2011: Became an All-American in his first season on the track team … was a member of the 4x400 relay team that placed sixth at the NCAA III Outdoor Championships … is seventh on all-time charts in 4x400 relay … earned three All-Conference honors at the GPAC Outdoor meet … was runner-up in 4x400 relay and finished sixth in both the 400 and 4x100 relay … also earned two All-Conference honors during indoor season … was on the 4x400 relay team that placed sixth and took home seventh place in the 400 at the GPAC Indoor Championships … a USTFCCCA All-Academic selection.

Academic: English major

In High School: A four-year letterwinner in track & field … won three state gold medals at the State Track Meet, including two All-Class gold medals in the 4x800 relay … was also on runner-up Class A 4x400 relay team … set three school records in track at Millard West … also was honorable mention All-State in football and part of State Championship team in 2008 and runner-up in 2009 … an Academic All-State selection.

Personal: Born 11/11/91, son of John and Diane Hower … also a member of NWU football team.