High School: Three-time letterwinner in football, wrestling and track & field at St. Edward Central Catholic High School ... captained the football team twice ... named first-team All-Suburban Christian Conference twice ... two-time all-area selection by Suburban Daily Herald and Elgin Courier ... named Academic All-State by Illinois High School Association in 2010 and 2011 ... named team's most valuable lineman in 2009 and 2010 .. earned school's defensive MVP honor in 2011 ... qualified for 2011 state wrestling championship as a heavyweight ... two-time regional champion ... sectional runner-up in 2011.
Personal: Given name is Evan James Finnane ... parents' names are Jim and Susan Finnane ... brother, Shane, is a junior on Army roster ... comes from military family ... more than 20 members of extended family have served in various branches during peacetime and in times of war ... is certified as a training instructor by American Taekwondo Association ... major is undeclared.
