2007-08: Ryan competed primarily in the 50 free and 100 and 200 breaststroke. His best finish was second place in the 100 breaststroke against West Chester.
High School: Earned four varsity letters in swimming at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pa....Was a team captain his senior year and also played four years of water polo, also serving as a team captain his senior year....Won the 50 freestyle, placed sixth in the 100 breaststroke and was on the first place 200 free relay team his senior year at Easterns....Team won Eastern Championships his sophomore and junior year.
Personal: Ryan was born on April 28, 1989....He is the son of Sidney and Charlyn Peart....Has an older sister, Meghan (22), who swam collegiately at Texas....Enrolled in the division of undergraduate studies....Lists hunting, fishing and video games as hobbies.
Why I Chose Penn State: 'For the great academic opportunities and for the athletics.'