As a high school freshman he had started on a team rated No. 1 in the country.
He came to the United States as a high school freshman in 2004.
Only a quarter of high school freshmen last four years and graduate.
Six weeks later, his time had dropped to 4:16.26, one of the fastest ever for a high school freshman.
He won a letter in boxing as a high school freshman.
Jefferson's grades as a high school freshman were not much better, but he was allowed to stay on the team.
"I'd expect a better story from a high school freshman caught smoking pot in the boy's room."
He started a political magazine as a high school freshman.
But he also happens to be a high school freshman, who just turned 14 last month!
After a freak accident, a 34-year-old goes back in time and becomes a high school freshman again, with a chance to change things.