AS A FRESHMAN ... Bukowiec raced in six meets during his rookie season for the Saints ...ran his best 5k time (18:57) in the second meet of the year, running at Roger Williams University ... ran his best 8k time (29:33) on October 30th at Gordon College's Pop Crowell Invitational ... finished 8th for Emmanuel with a time of 28:37 in the GNAC Championship at Rivier University on October 27th ... was a distance runner for the Saints Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Teams.

BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Bukowiec was a three-year varsity member on the cross country team at Tyngsborough High School ... Named team captain as a senior ... Four-year varsity track & field member at THS while also serving as a two-time team captain ... Named a MID Wachusett League All Star as a senior in XC.

Major: Biology (witha Health and Science concentration)

Career Aspirations: to work in the Medical field

Favorite Movie: Bridesmaids

Favorite Pre-meet Meal: Bagels

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: attending the NCAA Regional race