Jon Dalton   Year: Freshman Hometown: Deary, ID Date of Birth: 3-13-90 Previous School: Deary HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year Idaho State qualifier in cross country and track… Helped lead Deary to a state championship his freshman year running alongside his older brother Josh… Also led Deary to a state championship during his senior year… Won 11 individual Idaho State 1A medals, including  first place medals for the 1600m in 2007, and the 3200m, 1600m, and 800m in 2008.

PERSONAL: Born March 13, 1990 to Craig and Sandy Dalton... Has seven siblings: Teresa (25), Nicole (23), Josh (22), Andrew (21), Jenny (19), Trent (17), and Collin (16)… Has lived in Idaho all of his life… Father owned a tax software business, and has been an accountant for the past 10 years… Mother is a volunteer EMT… Family enjoys running, tennis, gardening, and geneology… Three of his siblings are currently attending the University of Idaho, and one of them , Josh, will be competing against him in cross country and track… Jon’s hobbies include running, photography, art, construction, and sports…He is pursuing a degree in Mathematics at LCSC.  

NICKNAME:  Jon, or Chris's J Deezey

FAVORITE MOVIE:  The Illusionist

FAVORITE FOOD:  True Mexican Soft Tacos

FAVORITE BOOK:  The Count of Monte Cristo

FAVORITE TV SHOW:  Prison Break

FAVORITE RESTAURANT:  Farmer Boys

CD YOU ARE LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW:  Work Radio: Country: Good Time

MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS MOMENT: Finishing a race my freshman year with my brother Josh pacing me in to a PR

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB:  Becoming a Nike graphic designer or a small school math teacher

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? A father working in a small town setting where I can keep in shape and have fun

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT LCSC?  The way I still feel like I'm at home

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE LCSC CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK PROGRAMS?  Having a program where we can all have a ton of fun and still make a ton of progress
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT BEING AN ATHLETE AT LCSC? Being able to still compete after high school where there is a lot of good competition