Each week this season we will highlight a member of our 2011 senior class, up next is senior defensive end, Matt John!
Name: Matthew John
High School: Breck School
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose to attend Grinnell?
Being at Grinnell gives me the opportunity to pursue a wide open academic curriculum, while at the same time being a part of an extremely close-knit football team. Also, the location was ideal, allowing me to get away from home a bit, but close enough to make coming home for holidays relatively easy. Plus, I get to hang out with a wide variety of characters, ranging from the calm, collected Chris Jarmon to the fiery, dragon-like Robert Seer.
Being at Grinnell gives me the opportunity to pursue a wide open academic curriculum, while at the same time being a part of an extremely close-knit football team. Also, the location was ideal, allowing me to get away from home a bit, but close enough to make coming home for holidays relatively easy. Plus, I get to hang out with a wide variety of characters, ranging from the calm, collected Chris Jarmon to the fiery, dragon-like Robert Seer.
What is your favorite Pioneer football moment?
Without a doubt, my favorite moment would be beating Monmouth last year, and celebrating with our fans as they crowded our bus when we arrived on campus.
Without a doubt, my favorite moment would be beating Monmouth last year, and celebrating with our fans as they crowded our bus when we arrived on campus.
Plans after graduation?
I will likely pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science immediately after graduating from Grinnell. From there, the possibilities are endless, as I have considered almost every field from private industry computer work to government work (military/intelligence) to football coaching.
I will likely pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science immediately after graduating from Grinnell. From there, the possibilities are endless, as I have considered almost every field from private industry computer work to government work (military/intelligence) to football coaching.
Favorite Professional Sports Team:
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Golden Gophers
"Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue
"One Bullet Away" by Nathaniel Fick
Favorite Movie:
Predator (What other 80's action movie can claim two governors as part of its cast!)
Favorite Food:
Brats fresh off the grill with ketchup and mustard
Favorite Course at Grinnell:
Computer Science 207: Algorithms and Object-Oriented Design
I might be legitimately the only half-Indian, Computer Science Major, Defensive End in the NCAA.
