Justin Bonner Class: Graduated Hometown: Ridley Park, Pa. High School: Ridley Position: Diving Experience: SR

2007-08: After sitting out the previous year for transferring within the conference, Justin brought new life to the Penn State diving team earning points early and improving throughout the season. Meet-by-Meet Highlights: NCAA Zone A qualifier...placed 20th on the one-meter and 22nd on the three-meter at the Big Ten Championships...placed second in the one-meter and third in the three-meter springboard diving events against West Virginia...finished second on both boards against West Chester...placed 18th on the one-meter board at the Georgia Diving Invite.

2006-07: Sat out the year at Penn State after transferring within the same conference.

At Wisconsin:
Justin was on the diving team at Wisconsin for two years. As a freshman, he placed in the top 25 on all three boards at the Big Ten Championships and was also an NCAA Zone C Qualifier. As a sophomore, he placed 17th on the platform at Big Tens's and once again placed in the top 25 in the other two events and was an NCAA Zone qualifier.

High School:
Justin earned four varsity letter at Ridley High School. He was a two-time second team All-State selection and was a first team All-State pick as a senior, as well as a three-time qualifier for the state diving championships. Other honors include being a four-time All-County team selection, a three-time member of the All-District team. In 2004, he was on the NISCA top 40 team, ranking as high as fifth. As a senior, he finished third in the state after placing in the top 10 his previous two years. His all-time best six-dive score of 315.75 is the fourth highest in county history. He also participated in track.

Personal:
Justin was born on November 12, 1985 in Chester, Pa. He is the son of Kevin and Patricia Bonner and he has a twin brother, Josh, who is also a member of the diving team. He also has a younger brother, Shane. He is majoring in sociology and has career aspirations of being a guidance counselor. He lists playing the guitar and listening to music as his hobbies.

Why I chose Penn State:
"I came to Penn State because of the great coaching staff, the unity of the team, and the excellent academic opportunities."