Athlete of the Week: Drew Forbes
Drew Forbes
Class: Junior
Hometown: Aurora, Colo.
2020: Competed in one event for the Lutes. Had a mark of 3.4m in the pole vault at the Ed Boitano Invitational
2019: Competed in 8 events for the Lutes. Finished 7th at the NWC Championships in the Pole Vault clearing 13' 6.5".
High School: Lettered in track and field for three years as well as one year in football. Reached State in all four years in the pole vault, coming 4th in state and 1st in league championships in his junior year.
Personal: Son of Kirsten and Jeff, and has an older sister Elizabeth. Chose PLU because "I really like the Pacific Northwest and the feeling of 'family' I felt from the coaches and campus." Has hopes of becoming a physical therapist or coach after graduation. Hobbies include: singing and playing video-games.
Major: Kinesiology, minoring in Coaching
Favorite Sports Team: Colorado Avalanche
Favorite Athlete: Scotty Cramer
Favorite Band: The Pretty Reckless
