Matthew Brady isn't the type of student-athlete who does the work because he has to. He does the work because he wants to.

Whether it be in the classroom, on the soccer field, on the track or with any of his other extra-curricular activities, Brady is enthusiastic about going the distance and beyond.

Brady carries a 4.62 GPA, is the salutatorian for the St. John's Prep Class of 2013, and will have completed 11 Advanced Placement courses by the time he graduates this spring. He has managed to accomplish this while playing a key role on both the soccer and outdoor track teams, as well as being a member of the Mock Trial Team, Math Team and Robotics Team.

"Despite working with teachers after school he always arrived on time at practice and, more telling, was always one of the last to leave, because he was the kid going around collecting corner flags or stray balls while the majority of his teammates were packing up their bags," St. John's Prep soccer coach Dave Crowell said. "He was never asked to do this; it is just who he is. Even with his incredibly busy academic schedule and other after school activities, he never made excuses for not being able to help."

His commitment to his teams, classmates and teachers is a testament to both his work ethic and his time management.

"To just say that Matt has good time management skills to handle this academic program and be a strong and consistent performer on two teams would trivialize his accomplishments," St. John's Prep Director of School Counseling James Stager said. "In my thirty-five years at the Prep I have seen few students who have achieved this record. Matt has received only the highest praises possible from each and every one of his teachers no matter what the discipline."

Brady is an excellent defensive player in soccer and participates in the high jump in outdoor track. He also has an extensive academic resume that includes National Honor Society, National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Cornell Book Award, and Academic Excellence recognition for his freshman, sophomore and junior years.