Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

2022: Played all 16 games ... One assist (Skidmore) and one shot (Wesleyan) ... Twelve ground balls and three caused turnovers ... Liberty League All-Academic ...

2021: Played all four games ... Three ground balls ...

2020: Did not compete due to COVID-19 restrictions ...

High School: Four years of lacrosse (LSM, Defense) ... Four-year starter ... Captain for two ... Team MVP three times ... All-State First Team four times ... Team played in State Finals twice ... Four years of football (RB, DB) ... Three-year starter ... Captain for one ... All-State First Team three times ... Gatorade Player of the Year Finalist ... USA Today All-State First Team ... Vermont Football Hall of Fame ... Team won 2016 State Championship ... Runner-ups in 2017 ... Three years of basketball (guard) ... Two-year starter... Captain for two ... Athlete of the Year ... Principal's Award of Excellence ... National Honor Society (VP) ... Athletic Leadership Council (President) ... Student Council ... School Honors Program ...

Personal: Industrial and Management Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List ... Society of Manufacturing Engineers ... Alpha Pi Mu ... Intern at Hypertherm Inc, M&W Solid Engineering (geotechnical engineer and lab tech.) and Lolol Limited ... Active volunteer ... Son of Lynn and Tim Porter ... Father played lacrosse at Gettysburg College ... Sister, Kelsey '14, played field hockey at Rensselaer ... Brother-in-law, Andrew Kalish '14, played baseball at Rensselaer.

On attending Rensselaer: "My older sister graduated from Rensselaer in '14 and that is what really gave me an insight to the school. Between their reputation and high standards for academics, and their highly competitive sports play and D1- level facilities, I knew that Rensselaer was the place for me." - June 2020

"I attended Rensselaer for it's long history of both academic and athletic excellence. The facilities, the people, and the education are what make this place special." - July 2021

"I came to RPI due to the reputation of academics and athletic excellence. The balance between school and sports was perfect for me and I felt right at home the second I stepped on campus and met my future teammates." - July 2022

Benefits of undergraduate community: "Being around people with the same drive and motivation as you. Everyone pushes each other to give it your all. The support systems around you at RPI are also a huge benefit that everyone should use." - June 2020

"You are surrounded by like-minded individuals who will help you feel right at home while they inspire you to achieve more. Everyone here is driven, hardworking, and eager to learn. You quickly will find your people here and make friends for life." - July 2021

"RPI prepares you for your future after schooling and you meet life-time friends along the way." - July 2022