Jack was a four year letter winner at Ridgefield high school in Connecticut. He captained the swim squad at a senior. As both a junior and as a senior, he was All-State/All-FCIAC.

In four years at Ridgefield, Jack finished 2nd twice and 3rd twice at the Class L Connecticut State Championships.

Outside of the pool Jack was president of the Youth American Cancer Society.

Jack has one sister and is the son of Terry and Christine Driessen.

Here at Dartmouth, Jack plans on being a biochemistry major.