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Dave Johnson 

Director of Athletics 

Dave Johnson, a former Olympic 

bronze medalist at the 1992 

Barcelona Summer Games, 

begins his second year as 

Director of Athletics at Corban 

University. 

Prior to coming to Corban, Johnson spent the 

past two years as Athletics Director at nearby South 

Salem High School. During his tenure, Johnson 

helped spearhead a $1.3 million facility renovation 

campaign that included a new 70,000 square-foot 

synthetic FieldTurf surface and the christening 

of the new Giedo Caldarazzo Stadium used for all 

major Saxon football and soccer events. Johnson 

was also instrumental in a project updating 

scoreboards at South Salem High School athletic 

venues. At South, Johnson was responsible for 

the administration and leadership of 17 sports 

programs, which included oversight of athletics 

schedules, staff, eligibility standards and event 

management. 

“A goal of mine over the past few years has been 

to join the Corban family,” said Johnson. “I feel 

that the Christian College atmosphere is a great 

asset to a job-setting and that Corban is the place 

where God is calling me to be at this time. With the 

new direction that Dr. Bale is taking the athletic 

department, I feel that I can come in and help the 

process as well as move Warrior Athletics towards 

the future.” 

Prior to coming to South, Johnson served two 

years as Director of Athletics and Vice Principal at 

Jefferson High School. In addition to administrative 

duties at Jefferson, Johnson worked with other 

schools and the Oregon School Activities 

Association to create a new PacWest Conference 

when the OSAA re-classified competitive divisions 

in 2006. 

Johnson, a graduate of Cresent Valley High 

School in Corvallis, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 

Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in 1986 

before returning to his alma mater to receive his 

Master’s Degree in Special Education in 2003. 

As a member of APU’s nationally-known track 

& field program, Johnson tutored under former 

Olympic head coach Terry Franson. During that 

time and for more than a decade, Johnson ranked 

among the top international decathletes of his 

day, competing in four straight Olympic Trials 

(1984, ’88, ’92, & ’96), while qualifying for the 

U.S. Olympic Team twice, first in 1988, and then 

again in 1992. While training for the 1992 Olympic, 

Johnson suffered a broken foot. Resisting medical 

advice urging him to discontinue, Johnson pressed 

on to capture the bronze medal at the Barcelona 

Olympics and became the first American medalist 

in the decathlon since Bruce Jenner’s gold medal 

effort at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Johnson’s 

inspiring Olympic experience and Christian faith are 

highlighted in the 1994 autobiography Aim High, 

published by Zondervan. 

Leading up to the ’92 Summer Games, Johnson 

was involved in an eight-month, world-wide 

Reebok campaign known as Dan and Dave featuring 

Johnson with fellow Olympic-hopeful Dan O’Brien 

in a series of popular TV commercials. Reebok’s 

goal was to promote a “Clash of the Titans” theme 

in Barcelona, as both Oregonians battled for the 

gold medal and coveted title of “World’s Greatest 

Athlete.” Unfortunately, O’Brien failed to qualify 

at the Olympic Trials, forcing Reebok to re-work its 

campaign with the focus on Johnson’s pursuit of 

Olympic gold. 

“The goals were high for me during the summer 

of ’92,” commented Johnson. “Despite competing 

on a broken foot, I knew that God had a vision for 

my future. Since then, I have seen a lot of things 

happen in my life that has led up to this point and I 

feel that the Lord has molded everything in my life 

for a reason. God brought me to Corban for a reason 

and I am looking forward to the challenge.” 

Johnson currently resides in Salem with his wife, 

Sheri, and four children (Alexandra, Makenzie, 

Gabriel, and Eliason), while also working as an 

Olympic & motivational speaker for clients such as 

Reebok, IBM, VISA, and Billy Graham. Johnson and 

his family attend Morning Star Community Church 

in South Salem. 

Assistant Athletic Director / 

Game & Event Coordinator 

Tim Seiber 

503-589-8107 

tseiber@corban.edu 

Gym Facility Manager 

Donny Zavala 

503-375-7588 

dzavala@corban.edu 

Assistant Athletic Trainer 

Jenny Garrard 

503-589-8160 

jgarrard@corban.edu 

Dean of Athletic 

Activity & Athletics 

Dr. Dave Bale 

503-589-8104 

dbale@corban.edu 

Sports Information Director 

Mark Colachico 

503-589-8121 

mcolachico@corban.edu 

Assistant Athletic Trainer 

Sally Page 

503-589-8108 

spage@corban.edu 

Faculty Athletic Representative 

Dr. Bryce Bernard 

503-375-7034 

bbernard@corban.edu 

Head Athletic Trainer 

Tony Walther 

503-589-8193 

twalther@corban.edu 

Coaches 

Baseball Coach 

Jeff McKay 

503-375-7021 

jmckay@corban.edu 

M/W Cross Country Coach 

M/W Track & Field Coach 

Norm Berney 

503-375-7021 

nberney@corban.edu 

Women’s Soccer Coach 

Marty Ziesemer 

503-375-7115 

mziesemer@corban.edu 

Men’s Basketball Coach 

Justin Sherwood 

503-589-8196 

jsherwood@corban.edu 

M/W Golf Coach 

Ron Sisler 

503-375-7021 

rsisler@corban.edu 

Softball Coach 

Nathan Ohta 

503-375-7021 

nohta@corban.edu 

Women’s Basketball Coach 

Terry Williams 

503-316-3397 

twilliams@corban.edu 

Men’s Soccer Coach 

Paul Meehan 

503-375-7021 

pmeehan@corban.edu 

Volleyball Coach 

Nels Norquist 

503-316-3398 

nnorquist@corban.edu 

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Affiliations 

Cascade Collegiate Conference 

Corban University is a member of the Cascade 

Collegiate Conference and affiliated with the National 

Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), 

competing in baseball, men’s & women’s basketball, 

men’s & women’s cross country, men’s & women’s 

golf, men’s & women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track & field, and 

women’s volleyball. 

Conference members include The College of Idaho, Concordia University, 

Eastern Oregon University, The Evergreen State College, Northwest University, 

Northwest Christian University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Southern 

Oregon University, Warner Pacific College, and Corban University. All 10 members 

of the conference compete in women’s soccer. 

Corban has claimed nine conference championships and eight conference 

tournament championships since all the sports joined the CCC in 1994. The 

Cascade Collegiate Conference web site address is www.cascadeconference.org. 

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 

(NAIA) currently administers programs of intercollegiate 

athletics at approximately 300 fully accredited colleges and 

universities of moderate enrollment. The fundamental tenet 

of the NAIA is that intercollegiate athletics is an integral 

part of the total educational program of the institution. 

As the country=s oldest collegiate sports governing body, the NAIA has been 

a leader in addressing important issues such as racial integration, women=s 

sport championship programs, and improved academic eligibility requirements. 

There are presently 13 sport offerings and 23 national championship 

opportunities within the NAIA. The national office of the NAIA is located in 

Olathe, Kan. The web site address is naia.cstv.com. 

National Christian College Athletic Association 

Corban University is presently a member of the 

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). 

Over 20 national championships in men’s and women’s 

sports are sponsored by the NCCAA. 

The NCCAA was incorporated to provide a Christianbased 

organization that functions uniquely as a national 

and international agency for the promotion of outreach and ministry, and for 

the maintenance, enhancement, and promotion of intercollegiate athletic 

competition with a Christian perspective. 

Corban has sent men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, 

and volleyball teams to national tournaments, with championships twice in 

women’s basketball (1994, 1995) and once in men’s basketball (1977), men’s 

soccer (1996), and volleyball (1997). 

The national office of the NCCAA is in Greenville, S.C. The web site address is 

www.thenccaa.org. 

Cascade Collegiate Conference Opponents 

THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO 

Location: Caldwell, Idaho 

Enrollment: 950 

Nickname: Coyotes 

Colors: Purple and Gold 

Director of Athletics: Marty Holly 

Sports Information Director: Mike Safford Jr. 

Sports Information Phone: 208-459-5681 

Cross Country: Patrick McCurry 

Website: www.collegeofidaho.edu/athlete 

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY 

Location: Portland, Oregon 

Enrollment: 2,000 

Nickname: Cavaliers 

Colors: Navy and White 

Director of Athletics: Matthew English 

Sports Information Director: Jason Dormeyer 


Cross Country Coach: Randy Dalzell 

Website: www.gocugo.com 

EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY 

Location: La Grande, Oregon 


Nickname: Mountaineers 

Colors: Navy and Vegas Gold 

Director of Athletics: Rob Cashell 

Sports Information Director: Barrett Henderson 


Cross Country Coach: Ben Welch 

Website: www.eou.edu/athletics 

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE 

Location: Olympia, Washington 


Nickname: Geoducks 

Colors: Green and White 

Director of Athletics: Sarah Works 

Sports Information Director: Jason McConnell 


Cross Country Coach: Jason McConnell 

Website: www.evergreen.edu/athletics 

NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY 

Location: Kirkland, Washington 


Nickname: Eagles 

Colors: Blue and Gold 

Director of Athletics: Gary McIntosh 

Sports Information Director: Al Kawashima 


Cross Country Coach: Mark Mandi 

Website: www.northwestu.edu/athletics 

NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 

Location: Eugene, Oregon 


Nickname: Beacons 

Colors: Blue and Gold 

Director of Athletics: Corey Anderson 

Sports Information Director: Nick Askew 


Cross Country Coach: Heike McNeil 

Website: www.gobeacons.com 

OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 

Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon 


Nickname: Hustlin’ Owls 

Colors: Navy and Gold 

Director of Athletics: Michael Schell 

Sports Info. Director: Tom Loney / Michael Garrard 


Cross Country Coach: Grier Gatlin 

Website: www.oitsports.com 

SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY 

Location: Ashland, Oregon 


Nickname: Raiders 

Colors: Red and Black 

Director of Athletics: Matt Sayre 

Sports Information Director: Bobby Heiken 


Cross Country Coach: Brent Ericksen 

Website: www.sousports.com 

WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE 

Location: Portland, Oregon 


Nickname: Knights 

Colors: Columbia Blue and Black 

Director of Athletics: Ryan Kaiser 

Sports Information Director: Cody Harrod 


Cross Country Coach: Bryan Grove 

Website: www.wpcknights.com 

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2010 Roster 

MEN 

woMEN 

NAMe hT YR HOMETOWN hIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUS SCHOOL 

Taylor Adrian 6-0 SO Portland, Ore. David Douglas HS 

Jacob Bowdoin 6-2 SO Grants Pass, Ore. New Hope Christian Schools 

David Brown 5-11 SO Meridian, Idaho Meridian HS 

Kevin Coriano 5-11 JR Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage Christian HS 

Kyle Croft 6-2 FR Spokane, Wash. Valley Christian School 

Josh Dyer 6-1 FR Tokatee, Ore. Glide HS 

Jefferson Forrest 5-11 JR Springfield, Ore. Thurston HS 

Riley Forrest 5-8 FR Springfield, Ore. Thurston HS 

Caleb Goins 5-6 JR Scio, Ore. East Linn Christian HS 

Jason Hardrath 5-10 SR Baker City, Ore. Baker HS 

Seth James 6-3 SO Snyder, Colo. Brush HS 

Chris McGehee 5-11 FR Jefferson, Ore. Jefferson HS 

Bryce Petersen 6-0 SO Salem, Ore. Cascade HS 

Ben Search 6-4 JR Battle Ground, Wash. Battle Ground HS Clark CC 

Joe Summers 5-5 FR Canby, Ore. Canby HS 

John Trimble 5-6 SO Vancouver, Wash. Hudson’s Bay HS 

NAMe hT YR HOMETOWN hIGH SCHOOL PREVIOUS SCHOOL 

Ariana Cole 5-2 FR Yakima, Wash. Highland HS 

Rebecca Cox 5-9 FR Parma, Idaho Parma HS 

Lauren Cross 5-8 SO Missoula, Mt. valley Christian School 

Jennifer Hague 5-4 JR Florence, Ore. Siuslaw HS 

Melody Haidle 5-4 JR Ontario, Ore. Ontario HS Treasure Valley CC 

Amy Renfro 5-3 JR Albany, Ore. East Linn Christian HS 

Christi Schmitz 5-5 FR North Pole, Alaska North Pole HS 

Kristina Schwartz 5-3 FR Portland, Ore. David Douglas HS 

Kaitlin Shephard 5-8 SO Florence, Ore. Siuslaw HS 

Jocelynn Smith 5-2 JR Yakima, Wash. West Valley HS 

Becca Stanton 5-4 SO Springfield, Ore. Thurston HS 

Alethea Strauser 5-3 SO Salem, Ore. South Salem HS 

Kate Tracy 5-11 SO Eagle, Idaho St. Ambrose Christian HS 

Courtney Welling 5-5 JR Springfield, Ore. Thurston HS 

Hannah Whitehead 5-6 FR Lebanon, Ore. East Linn Christian HS 

Head Coach: Norm Berney 8th year 

Assistant Coaches: Brad Bates, Ken Scott 

Athletic Trainers: Tony Walther, Jenny Garrard, Sally Page 

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Coaches 

NORM BERNEY 

Head Coach 

Norm Berney put together Corban’s first men’s and 

women’s cross country teams in 2003. The Warriors 

competed in eight events during the season including the 

NAIA Region I championships hosted by the University of 

British Columbia. 

Four years ago, Norm led the women’s program to its first-ever Cascade 

Collegiate Conference crown and earned conference Coach of the Year honors in 

the process. Along with the program’s first-ever conference title, Norm guided 

the Warriors to their highest national ranking ever (16th) in the final NAIA poll 

and earned a berth to the 2007 NAIA Championships where the team finished 

27th overall. 

Starting a cross country program is nothing new for Norm. He has 

been involved in the development of two new cross country programs at the 

high school level, producing a team district championship and a two-time 

individual state champion. Norm was an assistant track and cross country 

coach at Clackamas Community College for eight years. As the head coach 

in 1984, Clackamas finished second in the state and fourth in the NWACC 

championships. 

“I believe that everyone can benefit from exercise and athletic 

participation,” Norm said. “No one should be discriminated against because 

of size, speed or race, and everyone can improve and be an important part of 

a team. Corban is a place where athletes and students are encouraged to grow 

spiritually and find God’s plan for their lives.” 

Norm was an assistant wrestling coach at Clackamas for four years, and 

the head wrestling coach from 1975-77, 1978-89. He was named the Oregon 

Wrestling Coach of the Year five times, and National Coach of the Year in 1987. 

In 1992, he was installed in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

A graduate of then-Eastern Oregon State University in 1968, Norm 

received his M.S. from Portland State University in 1974 and has a solid 

background in public relations. He has had various speaking engagements in 

high schools, companies and community organizations primarily in the area of 

education. 

Norm and his wife, Nancy, currently reside in Oregon City. They have a 

daughter, Marlies, and a son, Thomas, who graduated from Corban in 2007. 

KEN SCOTT 

Assistant Coach 

Ken Scott joins the Warriors for his first season as cross 

country assistant coach under Norm Berney. 

Ken graduated from Aloha High School in Aloha, Ore. 

where he was a four-time state champion in track & field. 

He still owns the Oregon H.S. state record for the 300M 

intermediate hurdles (36.10), in which he was ranked #1 nationally as a senior. 

Ken was honored as an Adidas All-American and Track & Field News Prep All- 

American following his senior year. Moving on to Oregon State University, Ken 

ran the 400M intermediate hurdles distance for the Beavers, in which he set a 

new OSU school record. 

“Coaching at Corban has given me the privilege of working with Christian 

athletes who show me daily how amazing God is,” said Scott. “Corban provides 

an atmosphere for both academic and spiritual growth.” 

Prior to joining the Warriors, Ken spent five years as assistant cross 

country coach at nearby McNary High School. Ken also served eight years as an 

assistant track & field coach at for the Celtics, working with the hurdles and 

sprints. 

A graduate of Oregon State University in 1982, Ken earned an Engineering 

degree from OSU and is currently employed as a chemist for the Oregon 

Department of Transportation in Salem. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in 

Keizer. They have two daughters, Alyssa & Chelsea, who are both students at 

Western Oregon University. 

BRADLEY BATES 

Assistant Coach 

Bradley Bates joins the Warriors for his first season as an 

assistant coach for the cross country teams. 

Bradley graduated from nearby Stayton High School 

before moving onto NCAA Division III member George Fox 

University. As a Bruin, Bradley competed three seasons 

on the track and advanced to the NCAA National Championships both as a 

sophomore and junior. During his sophomore season, Bradley helped lead the 

4x400 meter relay team to the national championships before advancing as an 

individual in the 800 meter run during his junior campaign. 

“I always look to Isaiah 40:31 for strength,” said Bates. “Those words are 

something that I will always remember and look to teach the young athletes 

at Corban.” 

Coaching-wise, Bradley has worked with the Willamette Valley Middle 

School track program as well as with the Corban Track & Field team. He is 

currently employed as a Special Programs Instructional Assistant at Rosedale 

Elementary School in Salem. 

Bradley graduated from George Fox University in 2006. He and his wife, 

Kelly, currently reside in Turner. 

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players 

MEN 

TAYLOR ADRIAN 

6-0, Sophomore 

Portland, Oregon 

David Douglas High School 

2009: Ran in six races as a freshman … Posted career and 

season-best time of 27:07.38 at the Charles Bowles Invitational … Finished 

60th at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships with time of 

28:27.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from David Douglas High 

School in 2009 … Competed four years in both cross country and track & field 

… Named all-league honorable mention twice following junior and senior 

seasons … Won Mt. Hood Conference title in 1,500 and was runner-up in 3,000 

meter events in track & field … Named all-state honorable mention in the 

1,500 meter as a senior. PERSONAL: Born in Portland, Ore. to Jay and Janelle 

Adrian … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 2 sisters (Kiki & Madison) and 1 brother 

(Tanner) … Uncle, Dave Adrian, played basketball at George Fox University … 

Cousin, Jon Adrian, played baseball at George Fox University … Enjoys running, 

golfing, biking, watching sports, and being with family and friends … Major: 

Physical Education … Would like to be a PE teacher and Athletic Director 

following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban was a much needed 

smaller Christian atmosphere which is a nice adjustment compared to the 

large public school I attended. The campus is beautiful and hilly presenting me 

with no options but to bulk up.” 

JACOB BOWDOIN 


Grants Pass, Oregon 

New Hope Christian Schools 

2009: Ran in all seven races as a freshman for the Warriors… 

Posted career and season-best time of 26:52.00 in finishing 37 th overall at the 

Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as 

the valedictorian from New Hope Christian Schools in 2009 … Competed four 

years in track & field, country, and basketball … Earned all-district 1 st team 

honors all four years … Named to all-state 1 st team twice following freshman 

and sophomore seasons … Member of state championship runner-up cross 

country team in 1A/2A/3A as a freshman … Won six 1A state titles in track & 

field … Named 1A co-Male Athlete of the Year in track & field as a sophomore. 

PERSONAL: Born in Medford, Oregon to Terell and Marilyn Bowdoin … Is 1 of 

8 children … Has 5 brothers (Jonathan, David, Josh, Dan, & Ben) and 2 sisters 

(Suzy & Priscilla) … Brother, David, sister, Suzy, and brother, Dan, competed in 

cross country and track & field at Oregon Tech … Enjoys Frisbee, basketball, 

chess, photography, graphic design, reading, playing board & card games, 

camping, being outdoors, any sports, and being with family & friends … 

Major: Secondary Education … Would like to be a missionary teacher after 

graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I considered Corban as a possible college 

choice because of a desire for an education based on the Word and to pursue 

a career in which I could commit to serving the Lord in ministry full-time. The 

Lord confirmed Corban as the final choice through providing the financial aid 

needed and also later through a strong desire to become a teacher.” 

DAVID BROWN 


Meridian, Idaho 

Meridian High School 

2009: Ran in five races as a freshman for the Warriors … Posted 

career and season-best time of 27:19.10 at the Charles Bowles Invitational. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Meridian High School in 2009 

… Competed in cross country (4 years), basketball (4 years), track & field (3 

years), and soccer (1 year) … Named team captain prior to senior season. 

PERSONAL: Born in Lake Arrowhead, Calif. to Rock and Jerry Brown … Is 1 of 

4 children … Has 1 brother (Ryan) and 2 sisters (Rachel & Vanessa) … Father, 

Rock, played basketball at Boise State University … Enjoys playing music, 

playing guitar, singing, and anything involved with spending time with family 

… Major: Education … Would like to become a high school math teacher 

following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I was very impressed with 

the spiritual atmosphere at Corban. When I first talked to Coach Berney, the 

first thing he asked me was if I was a believer. I knew that I wanted to be at a 

school that took care of my relationship with the Lord first, then school, and 

then sports fell into place.” 

KEVIN CORIANO 

5-11, Junior 

Anchorage, Alaska 

Anchorage Christian School 

2009: Ran in four races as a sophomore… Posted season-best 

time of 29:32.00 at the Charles Bowles Invitational. 2008: Ran in five races 

as a freshman … Posted career and season-best time of 28:04.85 at the 

Northwest Christian Invitational … Finished 74 th at the Cascade Collegiate 

Conference Championships with time of 29:59.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated 

with honors from Anchorage Christian School in 2008 … Competed in cross 

country (4 years), track & field (4 years), and basketball (3 years) … Won state 

meet as a sophomore in 2005 as a team … Named all-region in cross country 

following his senior season … Finished in the Top 15 in all races as a senior … 

Went undefeated in regular season as a junior as a team … Finished as state 

runner-up during junior and senior seasons. PERSONAL: Born in Anchorage, 

Alaska to Carlos and Lani Coriano … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Rebekah) 

… Enjoys rock climbing, hiking, biking, playing video games, and basketball 

… Major: Pre-medicine … Would like to become a physical therapist after 

graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “It is a great college where I can grow in 

my faith with the Lord.” 

KYLE CROFT 

6-2, Freshman 

Spokane, Washington 

Valley Christian School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as valedictorian from Valley Christian 

School in 2010 … Competed all four years in cross country, basketball, and 

track & field … Named Bi-County All-League in cross country following junior 

and senior seasons … Competed at Washington 2B State cross country meet 

as a junior and senior … District 7 Champion in 110M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles 

as junior and senior… finished in third place at 2B State track meet in both 

the 110M Hurdles and 300M Hurdles as a senior. Personal: Born in Spokane, 

Wash. to Karl and Joni Croft … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Brittney) … 

Enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, making movies and music, and beach 

volleyball … Major: Health Science. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I love the 

atmosphere at Corban. It seemed like a place where kids were really excited 

about their faith and wanted to live it out.” 

JOSH DYER 

6-1, Freshman 

Tokatee, Oregon 

Glide High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors form Glide High School 

in 2010 … Competed in soccer (4 years), track & field (4 years), and basketball 

(3 years) … Named team MVP and Honorable Mention All-League in soccer … 

In track, member of State runner-up 4x400 relay team in 2010 … Named Most 

Inspirational on track team. PERSONAL: Born in Bend, Ore. to Gordon and 

Carolyn Dyer … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 brothers (Juston & Shane) … Enjoys 

mountain climbing and hiking … Major: Human Performance … Would like 

to become an athletic trainer or coach following graduation. WHY I CHOSE 

CORBAN: “Corban is a small Christian college that had what I wanted to study 

and is near home.” 

JEFFERSON FORREST 


Springfield, Oregon 

Thurston High School 

2009: Ran in four races as a freshman … Posted career and 

season-best time of 31:48.00 at the Oregon State Beaver Classic. HIGH 

SCHOOL: Graduated as the salutatorian from Thurston High School in 2009 

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… Competed in cross country (2 years), swimming (1 year), and tennis (4 

years) … Two-time state qualifier in tennis … Played No. 1 position in tennis 

during sophomore, junior, and senior seasons … Named team MVP following 

sophomore campaign. PERSONAL: Born in Downey, Calif. to Byron and Sherine 

Forrest … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 2 brothers (Riley & Ben) and 1 sister (Abby) 

… Brother, Riley, is also a member of Corban’s cross country team … Uncle, 

Darren Forrest, attended Corban … Enjoys playing table tennis, dodge ball, 

reading, video games with friends, and other sports … Major: Pre-Law … Would 

like to become an attorney following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I 

wanted a biblical worldview in my pre-law classes.” 

RILEY FORREST 

5-8, Freshman 



HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the valedictorian from Thurston 

High School in 2010 … Competed in track & field (4 years), cross country (3 

years), soccer (1 year), and swimming (1 year) … Named 2 nd Team All-League 

in cross country following sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. PERSONAL: 

Born in Whitier, Calif. to Byron and Sherine Forrest … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 

2 brothers (Jefferson & Ben) and 1 sister (Abby) … Brother, Jefferson, is also 

a member of Corban’s cross country team … Uncle, Darren Forrest, attended 

Corban … Enjoys playing the guitar … Major: Worship Arts / Vocal Performance 

… Would like to be a performer following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: 

“I loved the people and the atmosphere as well as the location. Also, the Biblebased 

teaching was very appealing.” 

CALEB GOINS 

5-6, Junior 

Lebanon, Oregon 

East Linn Christian High School 

2009: Ran in all seven races as a sophomore for the Warriors 

… Top Warrior finisher in six of seven races … Took the Corban Invitational 

individual title with a time a 17:43.65 in the 5K race … Posted a career and 

season-best time of 25:26.44 at the annual Charles Bowles Invitational … Won 

the Warner Pacific Invitational with a 25:35.00 time over 8K … Placed 29 th 

with a time of 26:19.00 at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. 

2008: Ran in six races as a freshman … Posted time of 26:22.00 at the 

Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships to earn a 19 th place finish … 

Captured the Northwest Christian Invitational title in a season-best time of 

26:06.54. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from East Linn Christian 

High School in 2008 … Competed in cross country (1 year) and track & field (2 

years) … Finished third at the 2007 cross country state meet, while winning 

the district championships as a senior … Was also selected as the 2007 Tri- 

River Conference Runner of the Year … Earned East Linn Christian Academy’s 

runner of the year award … Finished 2nd in the 1500 and 3000 meter races 

respectively at the 2007 OSAA state track championships … Named allconference 

selection in the 3000-meter as a junior in 2007. PERSONAL: Born 

in Cottage Grove, Ore. to Clyde and Deanna Goins … Is 1 of 7 children … Has 

5 brothers (Justin, Austin, Joshua, Ethan, & Seth) and 1 sister (Madeline) … 

Enjoys running … Major: Business. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban was a 

small, Christian college that is close to home.” 

jaSON HARDRATH 

5-10, Senior 

Baker City, Oregon 

Baker High School 

2009: Competed in five races as a junior … Finished with a 

season-best time of 28:17.00 at the Northwest Christian Invitational. 2008: 

Ran in four races as a sophomore … Posted career and season-best time 

of 27:20.00 at the Oregon State Invitational … Finished 54 th at the Cascade 

Collegiate Conference Championships with time of 28:10.00. 2007: Ran in all 

six events as a freshman … Posted career and season-best 23:23.21 in the 

6K distance at the Warner Pacific/Cascade Open … Placed 94 th at the NAIA 

Region I Championships in a time of 29:12.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from 

Baker High School in 2007 … Competed in football (2 years), cross country (2 

years), and track & field (4 years) … Was a member of the district cross country 

championship squad in 2005 … District runner-up in track & field in both 2005 

and 2006. PERSONAL: Born in Baker City, Ore. to Steve and Kathy Hardrath … 

Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 brother (William) … Enjoys running, snowboarding, 

dirt biking, camping, and shooting … Major: Physical Education … Would 

like to become a International teacher after college. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: 

“Corban consists of God, people learning about God, God centered education, 

and athletics that put God first.” 

SETH JAMES 


Snyder, Colorado 

Brush High School 

2009: Ran in five races as a freshman … Recorded a career and 

season-best time of 28:15.00 at the Oregon State Beaver Classic … Finished 

61 st at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships with time of 28:27.61. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Brush High School in 2009 …Competed in 

track & field (2 years), football ( 4 years), basketball (4 years) … Named allconference 

in track & field … Named all-conference honorable mention in 

basketball … Three-time all-state academic in football. PERSONAL: Born in 

Snyder, Colo. to Mike and Robin James … Is 1 of 12 children … Has 6 brothers 

(Tame, Josh, Chris, Joel, Michael, and Evan) and 5 sisters (Gena, Addi, Sarah, 

Christina, & Alissa) … Father, Mike, and grandfather competed in track and 

football at the collegiate level … Enjoys playing sports … Major: Physical 

Therapy … Would like to become a physical therapist following graduation. 

WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I chose Corban because I want to grow in my spiritual 

walk with God and learn to listen to what He has to say to me.” 

CHRIS McGEHEE 

5-11, Freshman 

Jefferson, Oregon 

Jefferson High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the valedictorian from Jefferson 

High School in 2010 … Competed in cross country (4 years), track & field 

(4 years), and swimming (3 years) … Participated in cross country state 

championship meet as a junior … Won district title in 300M Hurdles as a 

senior … Competed at track & field state championships in 300M Hurdles and 

4x400M relay as a senior. PERSONAL: Born in Portland, Ore. to Chuck and 

Karen McGehee … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 sisters (Ashley & Sarah) … enjoys 

reading and running … Major: Pastoral Ministry … Would like to become a 

pastor following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I knew that it would be 

a great place to study ministry. Also, I wanted a college where I could continue 

to run competitively.” 

BRYCE PETERSEN 


Salem, Oregon 

Cascade High School 

2009: Competed in five races as a freshman … Finished with 

a career and season-best time of 28:32.21 at the Charles Bowles Invitational. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from nearby Cascade High School in 

2009 … Competed in football (4 years), track & field (4 years), and basketball 

(3 years) … Named all-league in both football and track two times … Holds 

Cascade’s single game record for passing yards … 2 nd all-time in passing yards 

for a single season at Cascade. PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Dan and 

Holly Petersen … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Melissa) … Father, Dan, 

played football at Pacific University of Oregon … Sister, Melissa, attended 

and ran cross country at Corban … Enjoys skiing and water skiing … Major: 

Elementary Education. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I chose Corban because of the 

atmosphere.” 

BEN SEARCH 

6-1, Senior 

Battleground, Washington 

Battleground High School 

Clark College 

2009: Competed in five races as a junior … Finished in a career and seasonbest 

time of 27:08.00 at the Northwest Christian Invitational … Took 58 th 

place at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships with a time of 

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28:15.00. 2008: Ran in one event as a sophomore … Recorded season-best 

time of 29:42.40 at the Northwest Christian Invitational in helping lead the 

Warriors to a second place finish. 2007: Ran in all six events as a freshman … 

Recorded career and season-best 6K time of 21:59.30 at the Warner Pacific/ 

Cascade Open … Finished 68 th at the NAIA Region I Championships in a time of 

27:53.00. CLARK COLLEGE: Attended Clark College, but did not compete on the 

cross country team. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Battleground High School 

in 2006 … Competed in track & field (4 years) and cross country (3 years) … 

Named all-league once during prep career. PERSONAL: Born in Pasco, Wash. to 

Stephanie Smith … Is 1 of 7 children … Has 5 brothers (Phillip, Dave, Christian, 

Caleb, & Garrett) and 1 sister (Katlyn) … Major: Elementary Education … Would 

like to go into teaching following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I really 

liked the atmosphere, how people treated me, and the college’s emphasis on 

Christ. 

JOSEPH SUMMERS 


Canby, Oregon 

Canby High School 

2009: Ran in three events as a freshman … Recorded a career 

and season-best time of 31:49.00 at the Warner Pacific 

Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Canby High School 

in 2009 … Competed in cross country (3 years), track & field (2 years), baseball 

(2 years), and football (1 year) … Two-time Most Inspirational award winner 

… Named team captain in both cross country and track & field … Was part 

of 4x400 relay team that finish ninth in state at 6A level … Named 1 st team 

all-league. PERSONAL: Born in Oregon City, Ore. to Allan and Beth Summers 

… Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 brothers (Andrew & Stephen) … Enjoys playing 

music, watching films, and hanging out with friends … Major: Biblical Studies 

/ Education … Would like to be a missionary teacher to kids following 

graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I loved it the moment I stepped on 

campus. I prayed about it and God worked out everything so that I can be 

here.” 

JOHN TRIMBLE 


Vancouver, Washington 

Hudson’s Bay High School 

2009: Competed in all seven events for the Warriors as a 

freshman … Ran a career and season-best time of 29:03.00 at the Warner 

Pacific Invitational … Finished in 69 th place with a time of 29:16.00 at the 

Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated 

from Hudson’s Bay High School in 2009 … Competed in wrestling (4 years), 

cross country (3 years), track & field (2 years), and baseball (2 years) … Named 

2 nd team all-league in wrestling. PERSONAL: Born in Vancouver, Wash. to 

Larry and Sarah Trimble … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 3 sisters (Betsy, Amanda, 

& Cassie) … Uncle, Coy Wire, played football at Stanford before playing 

professionally for Buffalo and Atlanta … Enjoys art … Major: Undecided. WHY 

I CHOSE CORBAN: “I chose Corban because of the valuable Christian teaching 

and scholarship.” 

WOMEN 

ARIANA COLE 

5-2, Freshman 

Yakima, Washington 

Highland High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Highland High 

School in 2010 … Completed all four years in cross country and track & field 

… Selected 1 st team All-League in cross country all four years … Captured 

10 th place at cross country State championships as a senior … Named Most 

Inspirational for track & field team as a senior. PERSONAL: Born in Yakima, 

Wash. to Gene and Carrie Cole … Is 1 of 9 children … Has 4 brothers (Andrew, 

David, Ben, & Sean) and 4 sisters (Inga, Gina, Elena, & Lydia) … Enjoys 

horseback riding and playing the guitar … Major: Exercise Science … Would like 

to become a physical therapist following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: 

“I felt God’s leading when I looked at where to go for college and He gave 

me the desire to choose Corban. I am so excited and thankful to be able to 

go to college where I will have the opportunity to grow both spiritually and 

academically!” 

REBECCA COX 

5-9, Freshman 

Parma, Idaho 

Parma High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Parma High 

School in 2010 … Competed all four years in volleyball, basketball, and track 

& field … Named 2 nd team All-Conference for volleyball … Selected 1 st team 

All-Conference in basketball. PERSONAL: Born in Coos Bay, Ore. to Mark and 

Carole Cox … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 3 sisters (Joanna, Erica, & Sarah) … Father, 

Mark, competed in track & field for Spokane Community College … Sister, 

Erica, competed in track & field for Whitworth University … cousin, Heidi 

Ellerd, played soccer for Whitworth … Cousin, Mitch, and uncle, Dan Hulthgren, 

both played football at Whitworth … Major: Business and Pre-law … Would 

like to become an attorney following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: 

“God influenced my decision to attend Corban. I believe Corban offers many 

spiritual, academic, and athletic opportunities.” 

LAUREN CROSS 

5-7, Freshman 

Missoula, Montana 

Valley Christian High School 

2009: Competed in six events as a freshman … Ran a career 

and season-best 20:21.00 at the Northwest Christian Invitational … Matched 

career and season-best with another time of 20:21.00 at the Warner Pacific 

Invitational … Earned 41 st place at the Cascade Collegiate Conference 

Championships with a time of 20:30.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the 

co-valedictorian from Valley Christian High School in 2009 … Competed in 

basketball (4 years), cross country (3 years), and track & field (2 years) … Was 

a 4-time academic all-state honoree in all three sports … Competed at the 

state cross country meet three times … Two-time all-conference honorable 

mention in basketball … Ran at the state track & field championships twice. 

PERSONAL: Born in Missoula, Mont. to Andrew and Mary Cross … Is 1 of 4 

children … Has 2 sisters (Heidi & Josie) and 1 sister (Nathan) … Major: Exercise 

Science … Would like to become a personal trainer following graduation. WHY 

I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban has Christ as the center.” 

BIANCA DAVIS 

5-7, Junior 

Ontario, Oregon 

Ontario High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Ontario High School 

in 2007 … Did not compete in cross country in high school … Competed in 

track & field (4 years) … Named team’s most improved runner following 2004 

freshman season … Three-time qualifier for state meet … Placed in 100 meter, 

long jump, and two relays at state meet … Named team’s Most Valuable 

Runner following 2007 senior season. PERSONAL: Born in Ontario, Ore. … Is 

1 of 2 children … Has 1 brother (Jacob) … Enjoys a variety of writing activities, 

scrap booking, taking pictures, eating, and singing … Major: Elementary 

Education … Would like to become an elementary school teacher following 

graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban has everything that I was looking 

for in a college.” 

JENNIFER HAGUE 

5-4, Junior 

Florence, Oregon 

Siuslaw High School 

2009: Attended Corban, but did not compete for the Warriors. 

2008: Ran in all seven races as a freshman … Finished in a career and seasonbest 

time of 19:20.92 at the Northwest Christian Invitational … Finished 30 th 

at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships in a time of 19:36.00. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Siuslaw High School in 2008 … Competed four 

years in both cross country and track & field … Helped lead the Vikings to four 

straight district and state championships in cross country … Finished eighth as 

a senior, ninth as a junior, 13th as a sophomore, and 17th as a freshman at the 

state cross country championships … Earned all-state 2 nd team honors, while 

being named as part of the all-state 3rd team as a 2004 freshman … Also 

competed in the annual Nike Border Clash three straight years as part of Team 

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Oregon. PERSONAL: Born in Spokane, Wash. to Chris and Daria Hague … Is 1 of 

2 children … Has 1 sister (Amber) … Enjoys being outdoors, pottery, art, hiking, 

and biking … Major: Health Science … Would like to enter the field of physical 

therapy following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I wanted a good 

Christian atmosphere where I could grow in my walk with God. This campus 

was a good environment for me and it’s not too big.” 

MELODY HAIDLE 


Ontario, Oregon 

Ontario High School 

Treasure Valley Community College 

2009: Competed in three races as a freshman … Ran a career and seasonbest 

time of 22:38.00 to finish 70 th at Cascade Collegiate Conference 

Championships. TREASURE VALLEY: Attended Treasure Valley Community 

College for three years while still in high school and did not run for the Chukars. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the salutatorian from Ontario High School in 

2009 … Competed in cross country and track & field for three years … Member 

of 2008 District championship team … Qualified for the state meet as a senior 

… Named Most Outstanding & Gifted Runner all three years in cross country. 

PERSONAL: Born in Ontario, Ore. to Ron and Nancy Haidle … Is 1 of 4 children 

… Has 2 brothers (Chad & Bret) and 1 sister (Joy) … Enjoys running, playing 

ultimate Frisbee, taking pictures, agriculture, baking, hanging out with friends, 

singing, and being outside … Major: Business Management … Would like to 

become an entrepreneur after graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “When I 

visited Corban, I felt very comfortable and at ease. I really like the atmosphere, 

the students, chapel, and the geographical area. I am really excited to be on 

the cross country team. Ultimately, God opened up a lot of doors that made it 

possible for me to come here.” 

MADDIE PARSONS 

5-5, Junior 

Klamath Falls, Oregon 

Triad High School 

Simpson University 

SIMPSON: Attended Simpson University, but did not run on the cross country 

team. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Triad High School in 2008 

… Competed all four years in cross country, basketball, and track & field … 

Ran at the state cross country championships as a freshman, sophomore, 

& junior … helped lead basketball team to back-to-back 6 th place finishes in 

state championships as a junior and senior … competed in the track & field 

state championship meet all four years … five-time 2 nd place finisher at track 

& field state meet. PERSONAL: Born in Klamath Falls, Ore. to Matt and 

Audrey Parsons … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Tess) … Major: Elementary 

Education … Would like to become an elementary school teacher following 

graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I chose Corban for its academic 

excellence and commitment to Christ.” 

MESHA PERKINS 

5-4, Freshman 

Sherwood, Oregon 

Sherwood High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Sherwood High School in 2009 

… Competed in track & field (4 years), cross country (2 years), and soccer (2 

years) … Member of district champion track & field team. PERSONAL: Born 

in Portland, Ore. to Ethan and Annette Perkins … Is 1 of 6 children … Has 4 

brothers (Elisha, Dallas, Jay, & Roland) and 1 sister (Haley) … Major: Pre-Med 

… Would like to become an obstetrician following graduation. WHY I CHOSE 

CORBAN: “When I came to visit I was amazed by how God was put into 

everything that was done at Corban. It was a great reminder of why we were 

put on this earth and I’m excited to learn how to continually include God in 

everything I do.” 

AMY RENFRO 


Albany, Oregon 

East Linn Christian High School 

2009: Ran in all seven events as a sophomore … Finished with 

a career and season-best time of 19:13.91 at the Charles Bowles Invitational … 

Won the Corban Invitational with a time of 12:35.95 in the 3K race … Captured 

26 th place with a time of 19:29.00 at the Cascade Collegiate Conference 

Championships. 2008: Ran in all seven races as a freshman … Finished in a 

season-best time of 20:10.68 at the Warner Pacific/Cascade Open … Finished 

24 th at the CCC Championships in a time of 19:25.00. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated 

from East Linn Christian High School in 2008 with honors … Competed in 

track & field (4 years), cross country (2 years), and basketball (2 years) … 

Named back-to-back East Linn Christian Academy cross country and Tri-River 

Conference Runner of the Year in 2006 and 2007 … Turned in her best cross 

country time of 19:19.00 when she finished fourth in the 5K race at the 2007 

OSAA state championship … Finished fifth at the OSAA state championship 

in the 800-meter with a time of 2:25.00 … Also competed in the 800-meter 

race at the OSAA state championship meet as both a sophomore in 2005 

and junior in 2006 … Finished fifth in the pole vault at the 2007 OSAA state 

championship with a height of 7-feet, 6-inches. PERSONAL: Born in Salem, 

Ore. to Walter and Debi Renfro … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 sister (Katelin) … 

Enjoys writing, singing, and biking … Major: Elementary Education … Would 

like to become either a teacher or missionary following graduation. WHY I 

CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban was my choice because I want to major in Education 

and I know several people who have graduated from Corban’s Ed. program. 

When I visited, I really liked it and the people are friendly.” 

CHRISTI SCHMITZ 

5-5, Freshman 

North Pole, Alaska 

North Pole High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from North Pole High 

School in 2010 … Competed in cross country (4 years), cross country skiing 

(4 years), and track & field (3 years) … competed in state cross country 

championships as a sophomore, junior, & senior … named North Pole HS Top 

Female Long Distance Runner … named Wendy’s Alaska State Female Athlete 

… competed at state track & field championships as a junior and senior. 

PERSONAL: Born in Fairbanks, Alaska to Dave and B.J. Schmitz … Is 1 of 2 

children … Has 1 sister (Kelly) … Enjoys skiing, reading, working with animals, 

and the outdoors … Major: Health Science … Would like to become a nurse 

following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I wanted to go to a Christian 

school where I could also run. Everyone I talked to at Corban was very helpful. I 

prayed about it and believe Corban is the right place for me.” 

KRISTINA SCHWARTZ 

5-3, Freshman 

Portland, Oregon 

David Douglas High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from David Douglas High School 

in 2010 … Competed in cross country (3 years) and track & field (3 years) 

… Member of David Douglas dance team that placed 3 rd at state dance 

championships. PERSONAL: Born in Santa Rosa, Calif. to John Luce and Molly 

Harvey … Is 1 of 3 children … Has two sisters (Kimberly & Valerie) … Enjoys 

hiking, volunteering, and photography … Major: Health Science … Would like 

to become a pediatric surgeon following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I 

want to dig deep into the Bible and build a strong foundation in my faith & in a 

Christian community to help me get through med school.” 

KAITLIN SHEPARD 


Florence, Oregon 

Siuslaw High School 

2009: Competed in six events as a freshman … Ran a career and 

season-best 21:53.00 at the Warner Pacific Invitational … Finished in 65 th place 

with a time of 22:20.00 at the Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Siuslaw High School in 2009 … 

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Competed four years in both cross country and track & field … Member of twotime 

state championship team in 2008 & 2009 … Named all-state as a senior 

… Two-time all-league honoree as a junior and senior. PERSONAL: Born in 

Portland, Ore. to Rob and Jeannine Shepard … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 1 brother 

(Kyle) and 1 sister (Natalie) … Enjoys reading, art, percussion, and music in 

general … Major: Undecided. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I enjoyed the atmosphere 

on campus even during my brief visit. I was also looking for a strong Christian 

environment in which to grow spiritually.” 

JOCELYNN SMITH 

5-2, Junior 

Yakima, Washington 

West Valley High School 

2009: Competed in two events as a sophomore … Finished with 

a career and season-best time of 22:33.00 to take 68 th place at the Cascade 

Collegiate Conference Championships. 2008: Ran in two races as a freshman 

… Finished in a season-best time of 26:55.10 at the Oregon State Invitational. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from West Valley High School in 2008 … Competed 

in both cross country and track & field … Lettered all four years in track & 

field. PERSONAL: Born in Susanville, Calif. to Ronald & Teresa Smith … Is 1 of 

2 children … Has 1 brother (Ethan) … Both father, Roger, and mother, Teresa, 

attended Corban … Is related to Roger & Joice Prewitt and Frank & Mildred 

Prewitt … Enjoys running, playing soccer with friends, reading, scrap booking, 

and swimming … Major: Education … Would like to become an elementary 

teacher after graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “As I looked around, warmth 

from God’s people surrounded me and I knew I belonged at Corban.” 

REBECCA STANTON 

5-4, Freshman 



2009: Ran in three races as a freshman … Finished with a career 

and season-best time of 27:08.00 at the Northwest Christian Invitational. HIGH 

SCHOOL: Graduated as the valedictorian from Thurston High School in 2009 … 

Competed in cross country (2 years), track & field (4 years), and soccer (2 years) 

… Four-time scholar-athlete … Senior leader on cross country team … Named 

1 st team all-league in the 4x100 meter relay twice in 2008 & 2009. PERSONAL: 

Born in Eugene, Ore. to Rich and Deanna Stanton … Is 1 of 3 children … Has 2 

sisters (Rachel & Cherry) … Cousin, Kyle Howard, played football at Wyoming 

Tech … Enjoys reading, crafts, hanging out with friends, singing, and listening to 

music … Major: Education … Would like to become a teacher after graduation. 

WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban has a great education program. I am able to run 

on the track team at not only a Christian school, but a Christ-filled school.” 

KATE TRACY 


Eagle, Idaho 

St. Ambrose High School 

COURTNEY WELLING 

5-5, Junior 



2009: Competed in all seven races as a sophomore … Finished 

in a career and season-best time of 19:04.00 to earn 15 th place at the Cascade 

Collegiate Conference Championships. 2008: Ran in six races as a freshman … 

Finished in a season-best time of 19:28.00 at the Cascade Collegiate Conference 

Championships en route to posting a 25 th place showing. HIGH SCHOOL: 

Graduated as the valedictorian from Thurston High School in 2008 … Competed 

all four years in track & field and basketball … Earned all-league honors in track 

… Finished 7 th in the state and 2 nd in district in the 800 meters during senior 

season … Was 3 rd in district in 400 meters as a junior. PERSONAL: Born in 

Springfield, Ore. to Mike and Janelle Welling … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 brother 

(Cody) … Enjoys basketball, wakeboarding, snowboarding, hiking, and reading 

… Major: Health Science. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “Corban has a good Christian 

atmosphere that I wouldn’t have found at any of the other colleges I looked at.” 

HANNAH WHITEHEAD 

5-6, Freshman 

Lebanon, Oregon 

East Linn Christian School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from East Linn Christian 

School in 2010 … Competed in basketball (4 years), track & field (4 years), cross 

country (2 years), & volleyball (2 years) … cross country team finished 6 th at 

state cross country championships … Named 2 nd team All-State in basketball 

following senior season … two-time state champion in the 400M distance for 

track & field. PERSONAL: Born in Lebanon, Ore. to Todd and Rachel Whitehead 

… Is 1 of 3 children … Has two brothers (Jonathan & Michael) … Paternal 

grandfather, Ron, played basketball for Willamette University … Maternal 

grandfather, John, played baseball for Oregon State … Enjoys reading … Major: 

Elementary Education. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I have wanted to come to 

Corban since my brother showed interest in it. I attended the Corban Experience 

and knew God was leading me here. There was no where else I loved as much as 

Corban.” 

KARLEN YALLUP 

5-8, Freshman 

Warm Springs, Oregon 

Madras High School 

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Madras High School in 2010 … 

Competed all four years in cross country, basketball, and track & field … won the 

LaPine Invitational individual title three consecutive times. PERSONAL: Born 

in Madras, Ore. to Michael and Yvette Leecy … 1 of 3 children … Has one brother 

(Tanner) and 1 sister (Yolanda) … Enjoys playing basketball, running, and playing 

with her cat … Major: Mathematics … Would like to become an architect or 

engineer following graduation. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “My heart told me this is 

where I needed to be.” 

2009: Attended Corban, but did not compete in cross country 

for the Warriors. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as the valedictorian in 2009 from 

St. Ambrose Christian High School … Played basketball (4 years), volleyball (3 

years), track & field (2 years), and soccer (1 year) … Helped lead St. Ambrose 

Christian to the CSAA basketball championship as a senior … Named 1st team 

all-league in basketball following junior and senior seasons. PERSONAL: Born in 

Boise, Idaho to Darel and Carla Tracy … Is 1 of 4 children … Has 2 brothers (Dylan 

& Ian) and 1 sister (Maia) … Father, Darel, played football at the University of 

Idaho … Enjoys wakeboarding, water skiing, snowboarding, skiing, and anything 

outdoors … Major: English. WHY I CHOSE CORBAN: “I liked the Christian 

emphasis on everything at Corban and the opportunity to compete in collegiate 

athletics.” 

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Cross Country 

Season Results 

2003 norm Berney 

Boxer Rebellion M (5th) W (7th) 

Lewis & Clark Invite M (9th) W (9th) 

Bear Fete M (6th) W (7th) 

Pacific Invitational M (4th) W (4th) 

Willamette Invitational M (25th) W (27th) 

Warner/Cascade Open M (3rd) W (3rd) 

Beaver Classic M (4th) W (8th) 

CCC Championships M (5th) W (7th) 

Region I Championships M (8th) W (10th) 



L & C Invitational M (7th) W (8th) 

Bear Fete 

W (7th) 


Region I Preview M (9th) W (8th) 

Beaver Classic M (2nd) W (3rd) 





L & C Invitational M (1st) W (7th) 


Warner/Cascade Open M (8th) W (10th) 

OSU Invitational M (2nd) W (8th) 




Boxer Rebellion M (2nd) W (3rd) 


Corban/WPC Invite M (1st) W (1st) 

Willamette Invitational M (22nd) W (18th) 

Warner/Cascade Open M (1st) W (2nd) 

OSU Invitational M (2nd) W (2nd) 

CCC Championships M (4th) W (1st) 

Region I Championships M (7th) W (3rd) 

NAIA Championships 

W (27th) 


L & C Invitational M (4th) W (2nd) 

Pinetree Invitational M (2nd) W (2nd) 

Charles Bowles Invite M (17th) W (12th) 

Warner/Cascade Open M (1st) W (1st) 

CCC Championships M (3rd) W (4th) 




NCU Invitational M (2nd) W (2nd) 

Charles Bowles Invite M (20th) W (17th) 

Warner/Cascade Open M (1st) W (1st) 

Corban Invitational M (1st) W (1st) 

OSU Invitational M (10th) W (4th) 

CCC Championships M (3rd) W (4th) 


Corban Invitational M (2nd) W (1st) 

Lewis & Clark Invite M (8th) W (8th) 

Northwest Christian Invite M (4th) W (6th) 


Warner Pacific Invite M (2nd) W (3rd) 

OSU Invitational M (6th) W (10th) 


Cross Country 

Participants 

Men 

Taylor Adrian 2009 

Josh Baker 2008 

Matthew Bale 2003 

Michael Baxter 2006, 07 

Brian Beeson 2005, 06, 07, 08 

Jason Bernard 2005, 06, 07, 08 

Thomas Berney 2003, 04, 05, 06 

Jacob Bowdoin 2009 

Brandon Burns 2005 

Evan Carlson 2004 

Kevin Cook 2007, 08, 09 

Kevin Coriano 2008, 09 

Jeremy Costalez 2006 

Joel Cruz 2005, 06, 07 

David Dorr 2003, 04 

Brian Eberhardt 2005, 06 

Brent Fahsholz 2003, 04, 05, 06 

Jefferson Forrest 2009 

Ryan Fowler 2005 

Jon Goertz 2003, 04, 05 

Caleb Goins 2008, 09 

Bryan Grosvold 2003 

Jason Hardrath 2007, 08, 09 

Chad Hunsucker 2004, 05, 06 

Kym Hunt 2009 

Seth James 2009 

Alex LaFlamme 2009 

Nathan May 2005 

Nathan Moller 2007 

Daniel Obenchain 2007 

Ben Pearson 2005, 06 

Bryce Petersen 2009 

Donnie Rochin 2003 

Christian Ross 2004 

Ben Search 2008, 09 

Jeffrey Schloemer 2006, 07, 08, 09 

Scott Seidler 2003 

Richard Sharp 2005 

Cory Shields 2008, 09 

Ben Snell 2005, 06, 07, 08 

Jason Sprague 2003 

Joseph Summers 2009 

Beau St. Peter 2007, 08 

Rob Taylor 2003 

John Trimble 2009 

Women 

Ashley Adams 2006, 07 

Sara Aikin 2004, 05, 06, 07 

Kim Barnett 2003 

Stephanie Clark 2006 

Bobbie Clauson 2007 

Andrea Collins 2007 

Lauren Cross 2009 

Bianca Davis 2007 

Katrina Davis 2005, 06 

Michelle Fitts 2004 

Ali Ghavami 2007, 08 

Karissa Griggs 2007, 08 

Jennifer Hague 2008, 09 

Melody Haidle 2009 

Heidi Hathorn 2009 

Christine Hayes 2005 

Kristin Heritage 2003 

Katrina Irish 2003 

Danielle Jordan 2006, 07 

Janet Killiam 2003, 04 

Madison Lewis 2007 

Miranda Lilley 2005 

Jenni Marken 2003 

Natalie Meldrum 2006 

Carli Moller 2006, 07, 08 

Jill Nielsen 2005, 06, 07 

Melissa Peterson 2006, 07 

Alyssa Powers 2006, 07 

Jocelyn Reamey 2003 

Amy Renfro 2008, 09 

Ashley Riutta 2003, 04, 06 

Katy Rodgers 2004, 05, 06 

Kaitlin Shepard 2009 

Jocelynn Smith 2008, 09 

Bernice Soto 2006 

Rebecca Stanton 2009 

Alethea Strauser 2008, 09 

Tera Stegner 2006, 07 

Andrea Swanick 2005 

Jacki Taylor 2009 

Lianna Van Batavia 2005 

Alicia Vande Burgt 2003, 04 

Sadie Urdahl 2006 

Courtney Welling 2008, 09 

Lori Whipple 2003 

Jordan Williams 2007 

Becca Zanon 2008, 09 

CROSS COUNTRY 

RECORDS 

MEN 

INDIVIDUAL 

8,000 meter (8K) 

1. Nathan May (10/22/05) 24:38.00 

2. Nathan May (10/1/05) 24:56.70 

3. Nathan May (9/10/05) 25:12.10 

4. Caleb Goins (10/3/09) 25:26.44 

5. Caleb Goins (10/17/09) 25:35.00 

6. Ben Snell (10/12/06) 25:37.03 

7. Chad Hunsucker (10/12/06) 25:57.02 

8. Jason Bernard (10/22/05) 25:59.00 

9. Ben Snell (10/22/05) 26:02.00 

10. David Dorr (10/25/03) 26:04.00 

7,000 meter (7K) 

1. David Dorr (9/20/03) 21:27.85 

2. Brent Fahsholz (9/18/04) 22:00.00 

3. Chad Hunsucker (9/18/04) 22:20.00 


5. David Dorr (10/18/03) 22:43.51 


7. Thomas Berney (9/18/04) 24:12.00 

8. Thomas Berney (9/20/03) 24:25.79 

9. Jason Sprague (9/20/03) 24:40.73 

10. Thomas Berney (10/18/03) 25:48.89 

6,000 meter (6K) 

1. Ben Snell (10/13/07) 21:14.86 

2. Brian Beeson (10/13/07) 21:30.09 

3. Jason Bernard (10/13/07) 21:34.62 

4. Jeffrey Schloemer (10/13/07) 21:45.60 

5. Ben Search (10/13/07) 21:59.30 

6. Kevin Cook (10/13/07) 22:09.40 

7. Jason Hardrath (10/13/07) 23:23.21 

8. Beau St. Peter (10/13/07) 23:37.10 

9. Nathan Moller (10/13/07) 25:19.61 

10. Daniel Obenchain (10/13/07) 30:37.52 

TEAM 

8,000 meter (8K) – time 

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1. Corban (10/12/06) 2:12:51.45 

2. Corban (9/10/05) 2:12:58.50 

3. Corban (9/22/07) 2:13:11.58 

4. Corban (10/1/05) 2:13:44.05 

5. Corban (10/3/09) 2:13:50.10 

8,000 meter (8K) – points 

1. Corban (9/23/06) 27 

2. Corban (10/12/06) 36 

3. Corban (10/17/09) 43 

4. Corban (9/2/06) 49 

5. Corban (9/10/05) 53 


1. Western Baptist (9/20/03) 2:00:34.44 



1. Western Baptist (10/18/03) 48 



1. Corban (10/13/07) 1:48:04.47 


1. Corban (10/13/07) 26 

WOMEN 

INDIVIDUAL 

6,000 meter (6K) 

1. Carli Moller (10/25/08) 22:06.00 

2. Danielle Jordan (9/8/07) 23:02.00 

3. Ali Ghavami (10/25/08) 23:23.00 

4. Jennifer Hague (10/25/08) 23:36.00 

5. Carli Moller (9/8/07) 23:42.00 

6. Carli Moller (9/13/08) 23:58.80 

7. Courtney Welling (9/13/08) 24:07.20 

8. Becca Zanon (10/25/08) 24:13.00 

9. Amy Renfro (10/25/08) 24:22.00 

10. Tera Stegner (9/8/07) 24:27.00 

5,000 meter (5K) 


2. Carli Moller (10/12/06) 18:29.77 



5. Carli Moller (10/4/08) 18:40.16 

6. Carli Moller (9/30/06) 18:45.90 

7. Carli Moller (10/11/08) 18:46.50 


9. Carli Moller (9/20/08) 18:50.68 

10. Carli Moller (9/22/07) 18:51.80 

4,000 meter (4K) 


2. Carli Moller (10/13/07) 15:07.75 

3. Alyssa Powers (10/13/07) 15:40.20 

4. Ali Ghavami (10/13/07) 15:51.65 

5. Karissa Griggs (10/13/07) 15:56.26 

6. Tera Stegner (10/13/07) 16:01.78 

7. Sara Aikin (10/13/07) 16:02.83 

8. Jill Nielsen (10/13/07) 16:08.51 

9. Andrea Collins (10/13/07) 16:35.32 

10. Jill Nielsen (9/18/04) 16:52.00 

TEAM 


1. Corban (9/8/07) 2:00:38.00 

2. Corban (9/9/06) 2:08:21.30 

3. Corban (9/2/06) 2:09:24.95 

4. Corban (9/12/09) 2:11:41.70 

5. Corban (9/10/05) 2:13:44.50 


1. Corban (9/22/07) 63 

2. Corban (9/8/07) 78 

3. Corban (9/9/06) 129 

4. Corban (9/19/09) 138 



1. Corban (9/22/07) 1:14:15.10 

2. Corban (10/12/06) 1:36:09.49 

3. Corban (9/30/07) 1:36:22.40 

4. Corban (11/4/06) 1:37:19.07 

5. Corban (9/30/06) 1:38:00.85 


1. Corban (9/23/06) 32 

2. Corban (10/20/07) 61 

3. Corban (10/12/06) 62 

4. Corban (10/17/09) 64 

5. Corban (11/4/06) 93 


1. Corban (10/13/07) 1:17:23.72 





1. Corban (10/13/07) 23 




Overall Finishes (Men) 

Year Conference Regional Coach 

2003 5th 8th Norm Berney 





2008 5th -- Norm Berney 


Overall Finishes (Women) 

Year Conference Regional Coach 




2006 1st 3rd Norm Berney 

2007 3rd 6th Norm Berney 



POST SEASON APPEARANCES 

Cascade Conference Championship 

Men – 2003 (5th), 2004 (7th), 2005 (5th), 2006 

(4th), 2007 (4th), 2008 (5th), 2009 (6th) 

Women – 2003 (7th), 2004 (6th), 2005 (6th), 2006 

(1st), 2007 (3rd), 2008 (4th), 2009 (7th) 

NAIA Regional Championship 

Men – 2003 (8th), 2004 (10th), 2005 (8th), 2006 

(7th), 2007 (7th) 

Women – 2003 (10th), 2004 (10th), 2005 (10th), 

2006 (3rd), 2007 (6th) 

NCCAA National Championship 

Men – David Dorr (2003) – 49th individually 

NAIA National Championship 

Women – 2006 (27th), 2007 (Danielle Jordan – 59th 

individually & Carli Moller – 200th individually) 

NAIA CROSS COUNTRY RATINGS 

(Highest Corban ranking for each year) 

Top-25: 

No. 16 (November 6, 2006 – final rating) – women 

Received votes: 

No. 26 (October 3, 2007) – women 

No. 27 (October 18, 2006) – men 


No. 29 (September 29, 2005) – men 



No. 32 (October 25, 2006) – men 

No. 33 (November 5, 2007 – final ratings) – women 



2010 SCHEDULE 

Sat Sep 4 Corban Invitational home 9:30 a.m. 

Sat Sep 18 CCC Preview Meet Klamath Falls, Ore. 10 a.m. 

Sat Oct 2 Charles Bowles Invitational – Bush Park Salem, Ore. 9:30 a.m. 

Sat Oct 16 Warner Pacific Open – Lents Park Portland, Ore. 10 a.m. 

Sat Nov 6 Cascade Collegiate Conference Championships Klamath Falls, Ore. 10 a.m. 

Sat Nov 20 NAIA Championships vancouver, Wash. 10 a.m. 

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