HIGH SCHOOL: Played 1 year of Varsity Water Polo... Academic Athlete (2 years)... played club on the Vikings. Honor Roll and Quest Program. Most-Improved player Sophomore year. School record (100 M & 50 Fly) Junior year. Outstanding Academic Athlete in Swim and Waterpolo for 3 years.

PERSONAL: Born on September 1, 1987 in Sacramento... parents are Karl Simanonok and Kathryn Leonard... has three brothers and 3 sisters, and a twin sister, Laura (20)... Favorite athlete is Tony Azivado....Favorite movie is Zoolander...Best class taken at UCSC was Psych and Religion....Favorite place in Santa Cruz is Cowells Beach... enjoys surfing, swimming and photography.