BEFORE PENN STATE

HIGH SCHOOL PRs: PV – 16-8.75

Hails from Palmyra, Pa. where he attended Palmyra High School…Mason was a three-time PIAA state medalist in the pole vault and won the 2024 New Balance Nationals pole vault title…Graduated with high honors from Palmyra and was a National Honor Society member.

PERSONAL

Son of Faith and Dylan Bucks…Has two brothers, Scout and Emerson…Both of his parents, along with his older brother Scout, attended Penn State…Majoring in architecture…Enjoys playing the guitar, painting, and hiking in his free time…Chose Penn State because it had “the best community and overall team chemistry I had felt on any of my official visits. The academic side of Penn State is very reputable as well, and all around, Penn State is a great school.”