St. Mary’s senior Ian Krampf comes from a family proud of its service in the military and law enforcement. Krampf wants to carry on the family tradition and attend Officer Candidates School for the Marines after he graduates from Johns Hopkins University.
Both of his grandfathers, Raymond Krampf (Navy) and Bruce Martin (Army), served in the military while his father, Bill, chose a career with the Anne Arundel County Police.
Ian has co-captained the St. Mary’s varsity lacrosse team for three years and was also co-captain for the varsity football team for a season last fall.
“I have watched my father over the years be a definition of a leader. I lead with my drive, work ethic, and competitiveness. I show my teammates how to play and how to complete and ultimately how to win.”
His dad, who is the county’s deputy chief, is the one who set the example of leadership for him. “I have watched my father over the years be a definition of a leader,” Ian says. “I lead with my drive, work ethic, and competitiveness. I show my teammates how to play and how to complete and ultimately how to win.”
The 5-foot-8, 205-pound Krampf will attend Johns Hopkins on a lacrosse scholarship. He chose the Blue Jays over offers from Drexel and the Air Force Academy. Krampf, who carries a 4.0 grade-point average, was also heavily recruited by Navy, Army, and Towson.
But Johns Hopkins’ tradition—the Blue Jays have won 44 national championships—and other factors made his decision easy. “He went to John Hopkins and fell in love with the program, the facilities and (long-time coach) Dave Pietramala,” Bill Krampf says. “That’s what made his mind up.”
Ian’s off-the-field activities probably appealed to Johns Hopkins’ coaching staff as much as his lacrosse talent.
The 17-year-old Krampf was a member of the National Honor Society, volunteers in the police department’s “Shop with a Cop” and “Toys for Tots” programs, and devotes his time at a home for the elderly. “I like the feeling of giving back, and doing it the best way you can,” says Krampf, a Harwood resident.
Krampf’s accomplishments in lacrosse are impressive. The four-year starter was named an Under Armour All-American following his junior year when he led St. Mary’s in goals (38) and finished second in assists (17). Krampf turned in a better sophomore year, ranking first on the Saints in goals (61) and second in both assists (21) and ground balls (45).
He credits his development to playing year-round for the Annapolis Hawks, a highly competitive club team.
St. Mary’s Boys Lacrosse Coach Victor Lilly has seen Krampf score 116 goals in his career entering this season. Lilly says the senior is just as crucial to the Saints for his leadership ability. Krampf is the only three-year co-captain during Lilly’s 15 years as a St. Mary’s coach. “He is working at lacrosse six or seven days a week,” Lilly explains. “When he does that, he brings other players to the facility to prepare for the season. They get stronger in the weight room and better on the lacrosse field with stick skills.”
Krampf only started for one season in football at linebacker, but St. Mary’s football coach Jason Budroni says “he had a phenomenal year.” Indeed. He led the team in tackles with 160, recorded five sacks, and recovered a fumble for a touchdown to earn First-Team All-County honors.
“This year, everything just clicked for him,” Budroni explains. “He caught on quickly. As the season went on, he just got better and better. He watched a lot of film and prepared for games well. He could definitely play Division III college football. He is smart, fast, and really tough.”
