General: Solid newcomer who provides depth in the hurdles events. Prior to VCU: Competed on the Patriots track and field squad all four years in high school … Member of the Patriots district (Peninsula) championship team as a senior … Served as team captain as a senior … Received Coaches’ Award and Best Runner Award as a senior. Personal: Majoring in Biology … Born April 17, 1987 … Son of Kimberly and Larry Vaughn.