cross country 2010

cross country • Fall 2010
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
5-4, Sophomore
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
5-3, Sophomore
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
5-8, Sophomore
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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