BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Raleigh Schmidt (Madison, Ala./James Clemens HS) is a senior cross country runner who radiates the spirit of adventure. He grew up in Madison, Alabama and is studying religion with a minor in biology, which he admits is a bit off the beaten path. My dad wasn t even supportive of it at first, but he s come around now,” Schmidt said. The goal of this interesting combination of studies is to work as a humanitarian.