Sam Kratky

Position:
A
Class:
Sophomore
Major:
Mechanical Engineering
Hometown:
Westport, Conn.
High School:
Staples

WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh offered me the perfect opportunity to play lacrosse at a high level while studying engineering in an academically challenging environment. I have been going to Lehigh-Lafayette football games since I was five because my dad is a Lehigh Alum, and this school has always felt like home.”

AS A SOPHOMORE (2017): Did not see action. Served as team manager.

AS A FRESHMAN (2016): Did not see action.

BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year member and three-year starter for Staples High School … Also played soccer for two years, earning a varsity letter as a sophomore … Off the field, was a member of the Student Government all four years and was a Student Government Vice President as a senior … Received academic honors all four years of high school and was named Staples Student of the Month.

GETTING TO KNOW SAM
Nickname: Krat
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The school spirit and sense of community.
Major & Why: Engineering because I have always enjoyed math and problem solving.
Favorite Food: Filet Mignon
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Musical Artist: Billy Joel
Favorite Movie: The Wizard of Oz
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: Amazon
Favorite Pro Team: NY Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eli Manning
Hobbies: Traveling, water skiing, playing piano, Netflix and oil painting
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Forbes
Place I'd Like To Visit: South Africa
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to sing
Dream Job: CEO of Apple
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It is my lucky number
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world and start schools to educate people in need