Roman maintained a B average throughout high school while working two jobs and playing hockey, a sport in which he has received many honors. He helped lead his team to a state championship, and he will continue playing this sport in college. His high school physics teachers notes that “Roman shows a tremendous higher order thinking ability and an unparalleled eagerness to learn.” Others recognize him as being a “wonderful, well-rounded young man with excellent communications skills.” He plans to pursue a degree in Finance and Economics at the The University of Akron.