St. John's University Athletics
2011 Men's Lacrosse Roster

Mark Jackson Jr
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Defense
- Hometown:
- Redmond, Wash.
- High School:
- Overlake School
As A Junior (2011): Played in two games ... saw action at Vermont (March 19) and against Sacred Heart (March 26).
As A Sophomore (2010): Saw action in four games ... tallied a ground ball against Stony Brook (March 16).
As A Freshman (2009): Played in the last game of the season against Fairfield (April 25).
At Overlake: Played three years of lacrosse ... was team captain his senior season ... earned first team all-conference honors in 2008 ... named to the 2008 All-Washington team as a defender ... was a member of the Owls' state semi finalist teams in 2006 and 2008 ... was part of the Junior Statesman Foundation (JSA).
Off The Field: Mark Gerard Jackson Jr. ... born in Plattsburgh, N.Y. ... son of Mark Gerard and Bridget Ann Jackson ... a government/politics major with an emphasis in pre-law ... wants to someday be President of the United States ... once lived in the Philippines ... named a BIG EAST Academic All-Star in 2010.
Jackson Up Close
Favorite Pro Athlete: Professional runner Steve Prefontaine.
Favorite Book: 'Death in Venice' by Thomas Mann.
Favorite Food: Asian cusine.