Michael Chupka

Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Midlothian, Va.
High School:
Clover Hill

As a sophomore: Shot even-par 71 in the second and third rounds of the James Madison Invitational, placed 28th overall... competed in six tournaments for the Dukes.

As a red-shirt freshman: Started in all 12 tournaments for the Dukes... shot a season-best 69 in the second round of the JMU Invitational en route to a 23rd place tie... finished tied for 26th at the CAA Championship.

As a freshman: Red-shirted 2003-04 season... retained four full years of eligibility beginning in 2004-05.

High School: All-state, all-region, and most valuable player as a senior... won the Reines Charlottesville Championship (67), the Brandermill Junior Four-Ball (67), and the Brandermill Junior Club Championship (72-69-141) as a senior... second at the national Royal New Kent Junior Classic with a 71-73-144 in his senior campaign... three-time all-academic region and all-academic district... team captain... won the coaches award as a sophomore... Central Virginia Bank Student Athlete of the Month as a senior... member of the National Honor and Math Societies... three-years as a member of the French Club and two-years in the Key Club and DECA... selected to represent Clover Hill at the American Legion Boy’s State of Virginia at Liberty University as a senior.

Personal: Born March 3, 1985... son of Mike and Lela Chupka... majoring in marketing... enjoys basketball and surfing.