First Fisk Winner Sets High Goals

In 2013, Jacob Rickman received the Fisk Scholarship for $5,000.00 at his graduation from Pendleton High School.

Jacob is now in his fifth year at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is Majoring in Computer Science and is a member of the Cal Poly Track team. This last summer Jacob started working as a Software Developer for Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company in San Luis Obispo, CA and continues to work part time during this school year.

Jacob will complete his studies in the Winter Term of 2018 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a Minor in Math. Jacob has a special interest in Computer Graphics.

In the spring term of 2018 Jacob will compete in his final season as a Decathlete with the Track team. His goal is to complete the season with an improved showing in the Big West Conference Multi-sport Championships. Last season he placed 5th at the Big West conference championships. Highlights of his 2017 season are a PR in the Shot Put with a mark of 50’ 5.5”, breaking a meet record held by Ashton Eaton at the Sam Adams Invitational in Santa Barbara, CA and a PR of 10.81 seconds in the 100 meter dash earning him 903 points at the Big West Multi-sport Championships.