Bio:

of Woodbridge, VA, a biochemistry major, is a junior at Brigham Young University who hopes to become a medical doctor. A National Merit Scholar, he has been an accomplished and award-winning participant in music and drama programs since early in his high school days. It was also while in high school that he made it a goal to become better informed about politics, American government, and the principles of liberty, feeling himself "outnumbered and overmatched" at first by fellow students with liberal views. He turned to sources such as the Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, and American Enterprise Institute to gain a deeper understanding of American history and the values and principles underlying the American Founding. He has twice attended the Youth Leadership School of the Leadership Institute and was an intern for the Media Research Center. He has been active in the College Republicans and has volunteered for local, presidential and Congressional campaigns. Selected as Eagle Scout of the Year for Virginia in 1999, Michael has volunteered extensively for various community service organizations, from the local fire department to the Special Olympics.

School: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY