William Carpenter

William Carpenter
William Carpenter
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Salisbury, Vt.
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Middlebury Union
  • Events:
    Distance
  • Major:
    Industrial Design
Bio
Before Wentworth:
  • Three-sport (cross country, track & field, nordic skiing) student-athlete in high school
  • Captain of cross country team
  • Vermont Elite Ski Team Championship
  • Recipient of American Legion Award for Design
  • Selected as a teaching assisant for design
  • Selected to Middlebury Activities Council
  • Selected to be a peer leader
  • Selected to serve on student-athlete leadership summit
  • Volunteer with Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society
 
Why WIT?
  • I chose Wentworth for my intended major of choice, Industrial Design. Having cross country was a plus, and will hopefully keep me in shape and help me continue to love running.
 
Future Goals?
  • I want to graduate and go on to be a successful designer. I want to be able to start my life with a solid job and have a relatively low-stress beginning to my adult life.
 
Favorite Food?
  • Teriyaki chicken and brown rice
 
Personal:
  • Son of Craig and Caroline Carpenter ... Has a brother, Jonathan, and a sister, Catherine
News mentions
Track and Field Places Second at CCC Championships
Track and Field Places Second at CCC Championships

The team set seven program records at the meet, and 22 personal bests were set as well.

Track and Field Competes at Tufts Sunshine Classic
Track and Field Competes at Tufts Sunshine Classic

Kyle Moser set the record in the hammer throw, while Dionne Ang set a new record in the women's 100-meter dash.

Track and Field Keeps Rolling With Strong Showing at Penmen Relays
Track and Field Keeps Rolling With Strong Showing at Penmen Relays

Jared Pierce came in first place in the discus while taking second in the shot put, while William Carpenter broke the team's record in the 5k.

Track and Field Continues to Shatter Record Books With Eighth Place Finish at Tufts Snowflake Classic
Track and Field Continues to Shatter Record Books With Eighth Place Finish at Tufts Snowflake Classic

The Leopards set nine program records on the day, while 22 student-athletes set personal records as Wentworth took eighth place in the event.

Eight Records Fall as Outdoor Track Kicks Off Season
Eight Records Fall as Outdoor Track Kicks Off Season

Several members of the Wentworth outdoor track and field team set program and personal records, as the Leopards started the outdoor season strong.

Moser Breaks Shot Put Record as Track and Field Competes at MIT
Moser Breaks Shot Put Record as Track and Field Competes at MIT

The Wentworth Institute of Technology track and field team was in action Saturday afternoon, competing at the Gordon Kelly Invitational, hosted by MIT.

Track and Field Competes in Two Events Sunday
Track and Field Competes in Two Events Sunday

The Wentworth Institute of Technology track and field team competed in two separate meets Sunday, first competing in the Branwen Smith-King Invitational, hosted by Tufts University, then participating in the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston University.

Track Sets Multiple Records at Tufts Jumbo Invitational
Track Sets Multiple Records at Tufts Jumbo Invitational

The Wentworth Institute of Technology track and field team set multiple records Saturday, as the Leopards competed at the Tufts Jumbo Invitational.

Track and Field Kicks Off New Year with Meet at Art Farnham Invitational
Track and Field Kicks Off New Year with Meet at Art Farnham Invitational

The Wentworth Institute of Technology track and field team had their first meet of 2022, competing in the Art Farnham Invitational Saturday afternoon.