Kurt graduated from Ward Melville in 2006, where he was a State Champion in the Triple Jump and All-League in the 400-meters.

Kurt qualified for the ECAC's in his first collegiate meet at the CTC Relays, placing 2nd in the Triple Jump Relay with a jump of 13.22m - 43'4 1/2".

Favorite Food: Beef Patty

Favorite Movie: Bad Boys

Hobbies: Track, Music