A Lewis student since the 2002 fall semester ... three-time Deans' List student.

High School/Other: Earned two varsity letters in football ... all-conference safety as a senior, helping Prairie Ridge go 10-2 and reach the state quarterfinals ... had 58 tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception that year ... had 25 tackles his junior season, when the team was 8-2 and reached the playoffs ... also participated in track and field.

Personal: Son of Jeff and Laura Van Acker and Wendy and Jim Dziubla ... aviation administration major.