Campbell University

Surry Central HS: Led the Golden Eagles to four consecutive North Carolina Cross Country Championships … scored points in each of those title victories … all-conference and all-state performer each season (2000-04) … named 2002-03 Northwestern Conference Runner of the Year … Northwestern Conference and regional champion in the 800 meters, 1,600 meters, 4x800 meter relay and 4x400 meter relay … 2003 North Carolina runner-up in the mile … 2002 cross country individual state runner-up.

Personal: Full name is Jonathan Daniel Merritt … born on April 13, 1986 in Elkin, N.C. … son of Daniel and Shirley Merritt … has one sister, Denise … plans to major in computer science at Campbell … his father ran cross country and track for Campbell (1970-74), was a four-time cross country MVP, track MVP in 1972, and the Campbell Athlete of the Year in 1972.