Max McCloud
High school – Elizabethtown Area High School
College – undecided
Anticipated college major – Environmental studies
Future aspirations – I want to travel to all of the US National Parks and eventually end up with a job in the field of wilderness protection.
Favorite Subject – AP Biology
Favorite Teacher – Dr. Theresa Swenson or Mr. Chris Eurich
Favorite Book – The Overstory by Richard Powers
Favorite Movie – Stand by Me
Favorite Quote – “I had not seen a great deal accomplished in the name of dignity, ever.” – Annie Dillard
Favorite thing to do when not competing in XC/TF – cook and bake
Something people would be surprised to learn about me – I quit cross country after being pulled up to run on the high school team freshman year because my band director said I had to quit if I wanted to be drum major for marching band. I missed XC a lot over my sophomore and junior years and decided to run again senior year even though I “wasn’t allowed to” according to my band director. Everything worked out fine so I think it was ok.
Favorite Shoe Brand – Asics
Favorite HS XC/TF Invitational I’ve participated in – 2021 Ben Bloser
Best HS Memory – Two friends piercing my ears in a parking lot on a whim.
Advice to younger athletes – Have realistic expectations, it’ll make the season more fun.
Instagram – @maxwellmccloud
Snap – multivitaminmax