The No. 1-ranked discus thrower in Eagle-Tribune area history has chosen his college home.
Lawrence High track record-setter Argenis Luciano — who is ranked No. 1 in his senior class — will continue his academic and track careers at Division 1 Brown University.
“I’m beyond excited to be attending Brown,” said Luciano. “It still feels surreal. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt something different. I was welcomed with open arms, and it truly felt like home. I knew almost immediately that this was the place where I could thrive not just as an athlete, but as a student and a person.”
Last spring, Luciano set the Eagle-Tribune area record in the discus with a throw of 170-2, edging the previous area mark of 170-0 by Andover’s Matt McDermott in 2018. The returning Eagle-Tribune All-Star has already thrown a 164-9 this spring, which would be good for fourth on the area’s all-time list.
Luciano also serves as Lawrence’s senior class vice president, and was named Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.
The chance to attend an Ivy League University is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Luciano — following in the footsteps of his big brother Obbie Luciano. Obbie, a Yale University freshman, graduated second in his 2024 Lawrence High senior class, was the 2024 Moynihan Lumber boys Student-Athlete of the Year and was an Eagle-Tribune Super Teamer in basketball.
“My brother has always been my biggest inspiration,” said Argenis. “He believed in me before I ever saw it in myself. Watching him chase excellence and make it to the Ivy League showed me what was possible. He set the bar high, and I’ve always wanted to make him proud.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to attend an Ivy League school. Coming from a place like Lawrence, where people sometimes focus more on the challenges than the potential, this moment means everything. It represents years of hard work, the strength of my community, and the power of believing in something bigger than yourself. I want to show the next generation that their dreams are valid, no matter where they come from or what others might expect of them.”
Luciano, who plans to study behavioral economics with a double focus on financial psychology, knows that the jump to Division 1 college track will be a challenge, but he feels ready.
“Competing in Division 1 track has always been a dream of mine,” he said. “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my athletic career at that level, especially at a place like Brown. I know the transition will be challenging—it’s going to require a new level of discipline, focus, and resilience. But I’ve always been adaptable and willing to grow.
“I’m ready to face any obstacle head-on, and I know that the support system and family I’ll build there will help me succeed on and off the track. Most importantly, I’m excited to represent my city and show others that someone from Lawrence can compete on the biggest stages.”
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