Top NJ Pole Vaulter: Brian McSweeney

Let’s get a look at what goes on in Track Star Brian McSweeney’s life.

Ali Soherwardy, Bear Hub Staff

Q: WHAT TAKES UP YOUR TIME WHEN YOUR ALONE AT HOME?

A: That’s the thing. I am never home alone with nothing to do. I have school in the morning, then after that is usually track. After track, I have to drive over to gymnastics practice which is almost an hour away. After spending a couple hours there, I get home, shower, and start my homework until it’s like 2am and I pass out. But if I ever do have the time, which is once in a blue moon, I watch TV or Netflix.

Q: IF YOU COULD BECOME A FAMOUS MUSICIAN, WHAT WOULD YOUR DISCOGRAPHY LOOK LIKE?

A: It would probably just be Alt Rock. I listen to a lot of music ranging from Heavy Metal to Punk Rock but Alt Rock will always stand out from the rest.

Q:WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST REGRET IN HIGHSCHOOL?

A: Honestly, in 4 years, I have not put myself out there as much. No honor societies, clubs, or anything like that. I also don’t participate as much as I wish I did. All of these put yourself out there more and expand your social circle. I am happy about the people I met in high school, but I felt like I could have met so many more.

Q: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOU?

A: I plan to spend my next 4 years at West Point as I’ll be pole vaulting over there. When you go to a military academy, you also have to train there for the end goal of becoming an officer. At West Point, I plan to major in mechanical engineering.