John McDonald
 John McDonald
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Hays, Kan.

High School:
Thomas More Prep-Marian

Height:
6-0

Event:
Pole Vault

2006 Outdoor: Finished ninth at the Big 12 Championships in the pole vault by clearing a season-best 15-7 ... Placed eighth at the Ward Haylett Invitational by clearing 14-7-1/4 ... Placed third at the Emporia State Relays with an effort of 14-11.

2006 Indoor: Competed in Pole Vault for Jayhawks ... Placed ninth at Tyseon Invitational with an effort of 15-7.25...Finished 13th at Jusker Invitational with a vault of 15-6.25...Placed 13th at Jayhawk Invitational (13-11.25)...Recorded best finish of season at KU/KSU/MU Triangular meet, finishing second (15-7)...Placed 12th at K-State All-Comers (13-11.25)...Finished 13th at Arkansas Invitational (14-5.25).

High School: Holds a personal best of 15-6 in the pole vault ... Was the state champ in the pole vault his sophomore year (14-9) and second as a junior (15-6).

Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1986, in Hays, Kan. ... Parents are Linda Jones and Kevin McDonald ... Major is undecided.

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