2010 Pepperdine Track Yearbook

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Table Of Contents1...................................................General Information2...................................... Head Coach Robert Radnoti3...................................................... Assistant Coaches4...................................................Program Philosophy5...................................... Amanda Ajdari/Seth Allison6............................Evan Anderson/Brianna Blanchard7.................................Wesley Blundell/Brittany Clark8.................................. Elizabeth Coe/Hannah DeWalt9...........Megan Doeding/Kristina Fertala/Henri Floris10..................................... Taylor Gamble/ Erica Gove11 .......................... Catherine Haas/Jessica Heckmann12..................................Jennifer Jorgensen/Sean King13........................... Aneasha Lawrence/Lauren Lodge14.................. Larenn Lozano/Liz Lyons/Hayley Lytle15.......................................Eric Magana/Caitlin Meyd16.....Paige Mobley/LeeAndrea Morton/Aneka Myles17..............................................Derek Pesta/Ana Prim18............................Jonathan Rahaeuser/Garrett Reim19.....................Courtney Rolando/Katherine Schmidt Kenny Smith20...............................Mary Stutzman/Danielle Varela21.......................... Bridgette Walker/Chelsea Wishard22............................Conrad Wozniak/Jordan Wozniak23-24 ...............................................Road To Hungary25-26 ......................................2009 Season In Review26.......................................Stotsenberg Track Records27............................................ Women’s Record Book28................................................. Men’s Record Book29-40 ..............................................This Is Pepperdine

Quick FactsLocation .....................................Malibu, Calif. 90263Founded......................... 1937 (Malibu Campus 1972)Enrollment .....................8,000 (3,000 undergraduates)Nickname ..........................................................WavesColors ....................................Blue, Orange and WhiteConference .................................................West CoastAthletic Department phone ................... 310/506-4150

University/Athletics AdministrationPresident ........................................ Andrew K. BentonAlma Mater, Yr. ................ Oklahoma Christian, 1974Athletics Director .............................. Dr. John WatsonAlma Mater, Yr. ...............................Pepperdine, 1972Sr. Associate Athletics Director .................Steve PottsAlma Mater, Yr. ....................Tennessee-Martin, 1979Sr. Women’s Administrator ...........Roxanne LevensonAlma Mater, Yr. ......................................UCLA, 1976

Sports Information OfficeDirector ...................................................Roger Horne officephone ...................................... 310/506-4455 E-mail ....................... [email protected] SID (T&F Contact) ............. Chris Macaluso officephone ...................................... 310/506-4333 cell phone.......................................... 765/490-6988 E-mail ................. [email protected] ........................24255PacificCoastHighway Malibu, Calif. 90263Fax......................................................... 310/506-4322Athletics web site ..................... pepperdinesports.comBlog .........................www.pepperdinesports.com/blogFacebook ..............facebook.com/pepperdine athleticsTwitter ..................................... twitter.com/peppsportsYouTube ................ youtube.com/PepperdineAthleticsiTunesU .................................. itunesu.pepperdine.edu

2009-10 Men’s Cross Country & Track RosterName Events Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School)Seth Allison Distance 6-1 Jr. Canyon, Texas (Canyon HS) Evan Anderson Distance 5-10 So. La Mesa, Calif. (Steele Canyon HS)Wesley Blundell Distance 5-10 Fr. Brush Prairie, Wash. (Prairie HS)Henri Floris Distance 6-0 Jr. Chino Hills, Calif. (Ayala HS) Sean King Distance 6-1 Fr. Potomac, Md. (Winston Churchill HS)Eric Magana Distance 5-9 Jr. Whittier, Calif. (La Serna HS) Derek Pesta Distance 5-8 So. Gilroy, Calif. (Gilroy HS) Jonathan Rahaeuser# Distance 5-11 Fr. Irvine, Calif. (Calvary Chapel HS) Garrett Reim# Distance 5-11 Sr. Fircrest, Wash. (Curtis HS/Willamette University)Kenny Smith Distance 5-9 So. Willits, Calif. (Willits HS) Conrad Wozniak Distance 5-9 Jr. Irvine, Calif. (Woodbridge HS) Jordan Wozniak Distance 5-9 So. Irvine, Calif. (Woodbridge HS) 2009-10 Women’s Cross Country & Track RosterName Events Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School/Previous School)Amanda Ajdari* Sprints/Hurdles 5-5 Jr. Valencia, Calif. (Hart HS) Brianna Blanchard Mid-Distance 5-8 Sr. Agoura, Calif. (La Reina HS) Brittany Clark Sprints 5-4 Jr. Laguna Beach, Calif. (Laguna Beach HS) Elizabeth Coe Distance 5-8 So. Fountain Valley, Calif. (Fountain Valley HS)Hannah DeWalt* Distance 5-6 So. Gig Harbor, Wash. (Gig Harbor HS) Megan Doeding Distance 5-4 Fr. La Crescenta, Calif. (Crescenta Valley HS)Kristina Fertala Distance 5-4 So. Yorba Linda, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS)Taylor Gamble Mid-Distance 5-7 Sr. Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain HS)Erica Gove Sprints 5-6 So. El Cajon, Calif. (Granite Hills HS) Catherine Haas Sprints 5-8 Jr. Cupertino, Calif. (King’s Academy) Jessica Heckmann Distance 5-3 Jr. Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Palm Desert HS)Jennifer Jorgensen Sprints 5-3 So. Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. (Palos Verdes HS)Aneasha Lawrence Distance 5-6 So. Sun Valley, Calif. (Village Christian HS)Lauren Lodge Distance 5-8 So. Hopkinton, Mass. (Hopkinton HS)Larenn Lozano Distance 5-8 So. Glendora, Calif. (Claremont HS)Liz Lyons Distance 5-3 Sr. West Warwick, R.I. (St. Mary Academy)Hayley Lytle Distance 5-4 Fr. Huntington Beach, Calif. (Huntington Beach HS)Caitlin Meyd Mid-Distance 5-10 Jr. Baldwin, Md. (Maryvale Preparatory School)Paige Mobley Distance 5-6 So. Murrieta, Calif. (Murrieta Valley HS)LeeAndrea Morton Distance 5-6 So. Dallas, Texas (Plano West HS/Richland College)Aneka Myles Throws 5-8 Jr. Victorville, Calif. (Silverado HS) Ana Prim Distance 5-3 So. Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Torrey Pines HS)Courtney Rolando Distance 5-2 So. Longmont, Colo. (Silver Creek HS)Katherine Schmidt Distance 5-10 Jr. Auburn, Calif. (St. Francis HS)Mary Stutzman Distance 5-4 Jr. Newberg, Ore. (Newberg HS)Danielle Varela Distance 5-3 Jr. Hesperia, Calif. (Sultana HS/Concordia University)Bridgette Walker# Sprints 5-1 Jr. Oak Harbor, Wash. (Oak Harbor HS) Chelsea Wishard* Mid-Distance 5-7 Jr. Lawai, Hawai’i (Kauai HS) *Team Captain #Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Robert Radnoti (fourth season) office phone: 310/506-4165 E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Coach — Sprints/Hurdles: Melvin Jones (fourth season)Assistant Coach — Throws:GregClayman(firstseason)Volunteer Assistant Coach — Sprints/Hurdles:SamanthaClayton(firstseason)Volunteer Assistant Coach — Distance:ColeFeldman(firstseason)Volunteer Assistant Coach — Distance: Chris Ogle (second season)Volunteer Assistant Coach — Distance: Dale Reicheneder (third season)

Credits The 2010 Pepperdine University track&field yearbookwas pro-duced by the Sports Information Department. Designed and writ-ten by Chris Macaluso, Assis-tant Sports Information Director. Editing assistance provided by Roger Horne and Robert Radnoti. Photography by Karen Costello, Ron Hall, Jeff Golden and SID archives.

GENERAL INFORMATIONWAVES TRACK & FIELD

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Robert Radnoti is in the midst of his fourth season as head coach of the Pepperdine men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams, continuinghis mission of leading these programs to national prominence.

Radnoti joined the Pepperdine program as an assistant in January 2006 and brings a wealth of expertise, innovative ideas and abundant enthusiasm to the program.

“This is really a dream come true for me,” Radnoti said, “To be able to step into a head coaching position at a Division I university is something I have always wanted to do. There is a strong foundation here at Pepperdine and I feel like the program is moving in the right direction to become one of the premier running programs in the nation. We have a great group of athletes coming in this season, lots of excitement withprospectivestudent-athletesandIamconfidentboth the cross country and track teams will continue to show growth and improvement.”

Radnoti began as an assistant women’s track coach in the program’s first season of 2006, andwould laterbecome the full-time head coach in 2007. In 2008, Radnoti brought back men’s track to Pepperdine after a long absence.

Radnoti’s student-athletes broke 17 varsity records last season in addition to shattering three Stotsenberg Track records. Six relay records were rewritten, as well as marks in the shot put and discus by Aneka Myles.

On the track, Lauren Lodge led all Waves with three individual school records established in the 1500m (4:39.68), 3K (10:05.44) and steeplechase (10:54.93), while Brieanna Carroll left as Pepperdine’s leader in the 5K (17:59.34) and 10K (37:36.08). Conrad Wozniak broke a varsity record in the 3K at UC Santa Barbara, clocking a time of 8:41.02.

Pepperdine’s sprinters also put forth a solid effort. Amanda Ajdari broke the school’s record in the 200m with her time of 25.56, and Bridgette Walker became Pepperdine’s all-time fastest runner in the 400m with her mark of 58.03.

Radnoti’s cross country teams won three invitational titles during the 2009 regular season. The Pepperdine women’s team took first at the UC RiversideInvitational with 18 points, and then both his squadswonat theCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunnerInvitational the following week.

The women’s cross country team went on to place fifth at theWest Coast Conference Championships,whilethemenplacedsixth.ChelseaWishardfinishedthird at the conference meet for the second straight year to become the first female harrier in programhistorytopostconsecutivetop-fivefinishesatthe6KCrystal Springs’ course.

Under Radnoti’s guidance, Wishard has led Pepperdinetothefinishlinethrough13straightracesdating back to the start of the 2008 season. In addition to her bronze-medal showing at WCCs, Wishard also claimedfirst place atBakersfield andplaced amongthe top ten at Irvine and Riverside.

The 2009 men’s cross country team featured two young up-and-coming runners in Kenny Smith and WesleyBlundell.Smith ledPepperdine to thefinishline at both the WCC and NCAA West Regional meets, while Blundell averaged a second-place showing for the Waves through seven meets. Blundell’s best race took place at Bakersfield, where he finished thirdoverall with a season and team best 8K of 25:15.90.

A well-respected coach in Southern California, Radnoti was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Coaches Alliance. He speaks at various clinics and high schools throughout the country.

Prior to joining the Pepperdine staff, Radnoti enjoyed great success at Thousand Oaks High School. His track and field teams compiled a 209-12 overallrecord, while the cross country teams finishedwitha 416-17 mark in the tough Marmonte League in Ventura County.

The high point of Radnoti’s tenure at Thousand Oaks came in 2005 when he led the girls’ cross country team to the California Division I state championship — the first-everfortheThousandOaksgirls’team.

In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Radnoti was active in fundraising and oversaw the construction of a new all-weather track. Thousand Oaks High School has produced numerous national record-holders and has an impressive group of alumni that includes Olympian Marion Jones.

Before entering the high school coaching ranks, Radnoti served as founder and Chairman of the Board of the United States Corporate Athletic Association [USCAA]. Radnoti created the USCAA FitNews magazine, produced two nationally syndicated televised programs of the USCAA Championships (1991-92) and was the event director of the national championships in 1985, 1986, 1991, 1992 and 1998, where he negotiated the involvement of Carl Lewis, Edwin Moses and Anthony Kennedy Shriver.

Aseriousstudentofcrosscountryandtrackandfield,Radnoti has achieved his USATF Level II coaching certification.

A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Radnoti attended Greeley West High in Greeley, Colo., where he enjoyed a standout career. Radnoti held school records in all the distance races, the 880, mile and two mile. He finishedasrunner-upinthe1975statecrosscountrychampionships.

Radnoti attended the University of Colorado, one of the premier distance-running programs in the nation, and enjoyed an outstanding four-year career. While a member of theBuffaloes, Radnoti qualified for andcompeted in two NCAA cross country championship events.

After graduating with honors while earning a degree in chemical engineering, Radnoti moved to California, where he began a career as a chemical engineer at Exxon. While there, he formed and coached a professional corporate track and field team for 17years before assuming the head coaching position at Thousand Oaks High in 1998. He also completed his MBA at UCLA while working full-time at Exxon.

Radnoti resides in Malibu. He has two children, Kristina and Tom. Kristina graduated last year from Naropa University in Boulder, Colo. with a bachelor’s degree in contemplative psychology. Tom is a senior at Naropa.

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HEAD COACH ROBERT RADNOTIWAVES TRACK & FIELD


Melvin

Sprints/Hurdles4th Year at PepperdineCal State L.A. (‘xx)

Jones

The 2010 season marks Melvin Jones’ fourth as an assistant track coach at Pepperdine. He is regarded an outstanding sprint and hurdles coach and has worked with runners of all levels, from high school to professionals. Jones and head coach Robert Radnoti helped their student-athletes break 17 varsity records and three Pepperdine/Stotsenberg Track records in 2009. Six relay records were rewritten, as well as standards in the 200m and 400m. Amanda Ajdari broke the school’s record in the 200m with her time of 25.56 and Bridgette Walker serves as Pepperdine’s all-time fastest runner in the 400m with her mark of 58.03. Jones, who also works as a physical activities specialistintheSantaMonicaUnifiedSchoolDistrict,has previously served as the head track coach at San Marino High School and as an assistant coach at San Gabriel High School and Alta Loma High School. From 2001-05 he was a professional coach for Speed Koncept Track Club, where he worked with sprinters and hurdlers on the Olympic development level. He also once served as the head coach for the Altadena Flyers Track Club. In 2005, he served an internship with the Center for Athletic Performance and assisted with the speed development and strength and conditioning of athletes in team sports. Jones is a USA Track and Field Level II CertifiedCoachand is also aCertifiedStrengthandConditioning Specialist by the NSCA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education/exercise science from Cal State Los Angeles.

Greg

Throws1st Year at PepperdineTulane (‘09)

Clayman

Chris

Distance2nd Year at PepperdineArizona (‘07)

Ogle

Chris Ogle is in his second year as a volunteer assistant coach for the Pepperdine University cross countryandtrackandfieldteams.Hewasnamedtothis position following a successful one-year stint with theWaves’crosscountryandtrackandfieldteams. As a graduate student with senior eligibility, Ogle was Pepperdine’s top runner on four occasions, including the WCC Championships (10th, 25:39) and NCAA West Regional (96th, 32:34.65). During the track season, Ogle established school records in three events: the 1500m (3:59.28), the 3000m (8:45.97) and the 5000m (14:58.42), and won the steeplechase at the Northridge Relays and the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. Prior to his arrival at Pepperdine, Ogle competed for the University of Arizona where he was a three-timeNCAAregionalqualifierinthesteeplechase.HisWildcatteamsfinishedashighas10thatcrosscountrynationals and third at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Voted as Arizona’s Most Inspirational runner, Ogle graduated summa cum laude in the spring of 2007 with a degree in psychology. He is currently working on his doctorate in clinical psychology. Ogle grew up in Tuscon, Ariz. and graduated from Mountain View High School in 2003. At Mountain View, Ogle set two cross country course records, was twice voted most valuable athlete, and won regional titles in the 800m, 1600m and 3200m.

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ASSISTANT COACHESWAVES TRACK & FIELD


GregClaymanisinhisfirstyearasanassistanttrack coach for the Pepperdine Waves. He was added to head coach Robert Radnoti’s coaching staff in the winterof2010andwilloverseethefieldevents. Clayman came to Pepperdine in pursuit of a master’s degree and Ph.D. in communication following a four-year career at Tulane University where he was a letterwinner in the sprints, jumps and javelin. He served as team captain for the Green Wave as a senior during the 2008-09 season and also was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Honor Roll. One of his coaches at Tulane was Olympic gold medalist Derek Mills. A native of Mansfield, Mass., Claymangraduated fromMansfieldHigh School, whichwonsix Hochomock League titles and posted a 56-meet winning streak during his time there from 2002 to 2005. He left the school as its record holder in the 50-yard and 55m dashes as well as the 4x100m and 4x200m relays. Clayman’s hobbies outside track include writing music and playing Scrabble and Boggle. He is currently ranked among the top-50 Boggle players intheworld,andherecentlyqualifiedfortheWorld’sFastest Typist competition at 152 words per minute.

Dale

Distance10th Year at PepperdinePepperdine (‘89 & ‘04)Loyola Law School (‘98)

Reicheneder

A former Pepperdine student-athlete, Dale Reicheneder has been involved with the Waves’ cross countryandtrackandfieldprogramsformorethanadecade. Reicheneder recently served as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s cross country teams in the fall of 2009, following three years of helping head coach Robert Radnoti as a volunteer administrative assistant. He also spent five seasonsassisting former head coach Dick Kampmann prior to Radnoti’s tenure. Reicheneder came to run at Pepperdine following a year in which he won a cross country championship for his high school. While at Pepperdine, Reicheneder won the majority of his races under coaches Kevin Steele and Kampmann, setting course records at approximately six different venues. A two-time national trail running champion, Reicheneder’s personal records include: 4:07 mile, 5,000: 14:11; 10,000: 30:26 and 1:08.50 in the half-marathon.

ColeFeldmanisinhisfirstyearasavolunteerassistant coach for the Pepperdine cross country and trackandfieldteams. A second-year law student, Feldman transferred to Pepperdine following a successful undergraduate career at Drake University. In his first and only year competing for theWaves,Feldman ledPepperdine to thefinish line atthree races including the 10K NCAA West Regional with a time of 32:55.02. Feldman graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School as its Salutatorian in 2004. He competed for four seasons on the track and cross country teams for head coach Keith Henderson and was a four-year statechampionshipqualifier. Feldman qualified for the 4x800m relay as afreshman and sophomore, the 1600m run as a junior, and the 1600 and 3200m runs in his senior season.

Cole

Distance1st Year at PepperdineDrake (‘08)

Feldman

Olympian Samantha (Davies) Clayton is in herfirstseasonasavolunteerassistantcoachforthePepperdinemen’sandwomen’strackandfieldteams.Clayton was named to her current position in the winter of 2010. Clayton represented England in the 2000 Sydney Olympics in both the 200m race and the 4x100 meter relay. Prior to the Olympics, she won two medals in the Olympics AAA trials - a silver medal for the 200m and a bronze for the 100m - as well as a silver medal in the 4x100m relay during the European Junior Championships. Her personal records include an 11.40 in the 100m and 23.02 in the 200m.

Samantha

Sprints/Hurdles1st Year at PepperdineMatthew Boulton College (‘98)

Clayton

As Robert Radnoti settles into his fourth year as head coach of the Pepperdine University cross country and track teams, his strategic plan for the development of the team is progressing.

Borrowing from his past work with Systems Thinking (i.e. Peter Senge’s The Fifth Discipline) in the corporate world, Coach Radnoti has developed his System of Cross Country/Track Excellence.

This system starts with the program mission:

To be the best running program in the nation for high performance student-athletes and committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

There are 10 elements within Coach Radnoti’s System.

They are:•Leadership(coaches,teamcaptains,leadershipandmentorshipopportunities)•Athletes&Recruiting(identifying,tracking,scholarships,etc.)•Training&Education(plans,locations)•Competitions(selectinggreatcompetitionsforourathletes’development)•Parents&Alumni(connectingwithbothgroups)•Compliance(NCAArules,Pepperdinepolicies,teamrules)•Facilities&Events(developingprestigioushomeevents,upgradingourfacilities)•Finance,Fundraising&Publicity(obtainingthefundingneededforourplans)•Merchandise&Equipment(tobeabletoperformwellandrepresentPepperdinewithclass)•LivesofPurpose,Service&Leadership(beingalignedwiththePepperdinemission)

Withineachelement,thesystemincludesthefivecharacteristicsofasystem:scopeandobjectives,procedures,responsibleandaccountableresources,verificationandmeasurement,andafeedbackmechanism.Eachprocessisthencontinuallyimprovedbyarelentless pursuit of excellence.

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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHYWAVES TRACK & FIELD


AmandaSprints/HurdlesJunior w 5-5Valencia, Calif.Hart High School

Ajdari

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Lowered her own school record in the 200m with a time of 25.56 at the Pomona Pitzer Invitational and lowered the Stotsenberg Track record to 26.28 with a victory at the West Coast Track Challenge.w Set varsity records as part of four relays: 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m and 800m sprint medley. w Ran anchor on the 4x100m and 4x400m relays that posted times of 49.33 and 4:01.49. w Ran the third leg for the 4x200m relay that posted a record time of 1:45.99 and forthe800msprintmedleythatfinisheditscoursein1:52.11.w Led the 4x100m and 4x400m teams to victories at the WCTC with marks of 50.37, and a new facility record time of 4:04.82.w Ranthefirstlegfora4x400msquadthatplacedsecondattheSouthFlorida Open. w Team’s fastest runner in the 100m (12.56).w Runner-up in the 100m at the West Coast Track Challenge and placed third in this event in addition to the 200m at the UCSB Gaucho Roundup.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 wSetschoolrecordsinfiveevents:100mand200m,400mhurdlesandthe 4x100m and 4x400m relays.w Recorded fastest 100m time of season (12.46) at USC.w Posted fastest 400m hurdle time of 1:07.48 at the UCSB Gaucho roundup, which was good for third place, and placed second in the 100m with a mark of 12.97. w Registered quickest 200m (25.74) and 400m and 1600m relay times at the Pomona Pitzer Invitational, running the anchor leg on both record-setting relays that posted marks of 49.75 and 4:03.97.w Teamed with Bridgette Walker, Brittany Clark and Grace Lanier on the 4x100m that placed second, and partnered with Erica Deverian, Kristen RowseyandWalkerforthe4x400mthatfinishedthirdatPomona.wWonthreeeventsatPepperdine'sWestCoastTrackChallenge,takingfirstin the 100m hurdles (17.31), 400m hurdles (1:08.62) and the 4x100m relay (50.05).

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from William S. Hart (Calif.) High School in 2007 where she was a three-year varsity letterwinner in the sprints and hurdles for head coach Darryl de la Vega.w Ran for one season on the school’s junior varsity squad. w Left high school holding its records in the 300m hurdles, 200m dash and the 4x100m and 4x400m relays.w Honor Scholar. w Lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL w Given name is Amanda Shireen Ajdari. w Nickname is “Mandi.”w Born in Woodland Hills, Calif. w Hometown is Valencia, Calif. w Majoring in sports medicine.w Daughter of Mehrdad and Sabrina Ajdari. w Sister of Kasra.w Chose Pepperdine for its "academic reputation, athletic opportunity, and the opportunity of living in Malibu for four years."

FAVORITES Hobbies: Laughing, dancing, shopping, napping and eating.Pro athlete: Kobe BryantPro Team: The Los Angeles Lakers

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STUDENT-ATHLETE PROFILESWAVES TRACK & FIELD


SethDistancesJunior w 6-1Canyon, TexasCanyon High School

Allison

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Team co-captain with Conrad Wozniak. w Competed at seven events, including the WCC and NCAA West RegionalChampionshipswherehewasPepperdine’sNo.2finisher.w Completed the WCC’s Crystal Springs (Calif.) 8K course in 26:29 and the NCAA’s10KtrekattheSpringfield(Ore.)CountryClubin34:08.19.w LedPepperdinetothefinishlineatthe8KUCRiversideInvitational with a time of 25:53.1.w Finishedamongthetopfiveatthe8KCSUBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational, completing the race in 25:26.30, and at the 5K Malibu OceansideOpen,finishingin16:40.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted a season best of 10:53.21 in the distance medley relay at the West Coast Track Challenge, running the anchor leg for a group that also included Kenny Smith, Derek Pesta and Henri Floris. w Individual season bests included a 4:07.52 in the 1,500m, a 8:59.05 in the 3K, a 9:56.26 in the steeplechase and a 15:31.67 in the 5K.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Finished as Pepperdine’s top runner and placed 22nd overall at the West Coast Conference Championships with an 8K time of 27:13.w Completed the NCAA West Regional 10K course at Stanford with the Waves’ second-best time of 32:55.02.wLedtheWavestothefinishlineandfinishedthirdoverallattheMalibu OceansideOpen,finishingthe3-milecoursein16minutes.w Finished as Pepperdine’s No. 2 competitor at four meets: UC Irvine/Asics Invitational, Big Wave Invitational, Stanford Invitational and Pepperdine Invitational. w Recorded a top-15 time of 16:04.59 at the 5K Big Wave Invitational. w Placed outside the top 20 (21st) with an 8K mark of 26:23.45 at the Pepperdine Invitational.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Was one of Pepperdine’s top cross country runners in the fall as a freshman and led all Wave runners at the Pepperdine Invitational (41st, 26:33.76).w Finished 43rd at the WCC Championships (27:48) and 167th at the NCAA West Regional (35:31.70).w Ran the 800m (best of 1:59.22) and the 1500m (best of 4:06.96) during track season. w Took third place in the 1500m at the South Florida Open.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2007 from Canyon (Texas) High School.w Ran four years of varsity track and cross country.w Placed third in the 1600m (4:27) and the 3200m (9:42) at the Texas state 3A meet his senior year.w Named to the all-state 3A cross country team his senior and sophomore years. w Earned Athlete of the Month honors for the Panhandle Region of Texas.w Selected team captain all four years of high school.w The cross country team placed third in the state from 2004-06. w Served as freshman and sophomore class president.w Voted school president his junior and senior year.w Member of National Honor Society and National Honor Roll.

Book: American Youth (book)Movies: Love and Basketball and Zoolander TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirMusical Artists: The Temptations and Queen

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EvanDistancesSophomore w 5-10La Mesa, Calif.Steele Canyon High School

Anderson

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 wCompetedatfiveinvitationals.w Pepperdine’stopfinisheratthe8KCalStateFullertonTitanInvitational with a time of 28:35.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Individual season bests included a 9:52.82 in the 3000m, 10:21.67 (steeplechase) and 16:56.22 (5K).

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Steele Canyon (Calif.) High School in 2008 where he was a multi-year varsity letterwinner for its track and cross country teams.w Career best marks included a 4:45 in the 1600m and a 10:08 in the 3200m.w Named Most Improved following senior year.w Helped lead team to the league, conference and CIF championships in 2008.

PERSONAL w Given name is Evan Michael Anderson.w Born in San Diego.w Resides in La Mesa, Calif. w Majoring in business administration.w Parents are Kurt Anderson and Cathy Spencer.w Brother of Myles.w Father, Kurt, was a swimmer at Chico State.

FAVORITES Pro Athlete: Steve PrefontaineBook: Once A RunnerMovie: Fire On The TrackTV Shows: That 70’s Show

BriannaMid-DistancesSenior w 5-8Agoura, Calif.La Reina High School

Blanchard

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Individual season bests included a time of 2:29.47 in the 800m and a 4:58.22 in the 1500m.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 w Helped record a school record time of 4:40.91 in the sprint medley relay at the Northridge Relays with teammates Annie Schad, Catherine Haas and Hillary Field.w Posted a season best of 4:59.19 in the 1500m at Pomona, and recorded her fastest 3K of 11:58.71 at USC.w Registered a distance medley relay time of 13:04.21 with Chelsea Wishard, Brieanna Carroll and Courtney Young at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2007 w Recorded a school record of 12:58.12 in the distance medley relay at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge with Courtney Young, Lauren CarfioliandBrieannaCarroll.w Clocked a pair of season bests in the 800m and 1500m at the Cal State Northridge Invitational with times of 2:44.79 and 5:16.25.w Ran anchor for a 4x400m relay that posted a time of 4:32.83 at the UCLA Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from La Reina (Calif.) High Schoolw Lettered three years on the varsity swimming team, but did not compete in track.w Athree-timefinalistattheCIFDivisionIVmeetinthe200and500free.w Named the team’s Most Improved Swimmer in 2005.w Team won two CIF championships.w Member of the National Honor Society.w Swam club with Class Aquatics and competed at Junior Olympics from 2003- 06.

PERSONAL w Given name is Brianna Clarity Virginia Blanchard.w Born in Studio City, Calif.w Daughter of Greg and Joy Blanchard.w Has two sisters, Sasha and Tara.w Sister, Sasha, is on the track team at Notre Dame.w Has an aunt, Amy Mueller, who also attended Pepperdine.w Majoring in business administration with a minor in computer science.w Has worked as a California state lifeguard since 2006.w Competes on the Pepperdine swimming team during the fall and winter.w Competes in triathlons.

FAVORITES Hobbies:Running,biking,horseriding,surfingandbodysurfing Pro Team: The Los Angeles LakersBook: The PersuaderMovie: Pirates of the Caribbean TV Shows: 24, CSI and The MentalistFood: MexicanMusical Artists: Lonestar, Craig Moran and Taylor Swift.

CLUB w Ran for Canyon Track Club in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

PERSONAL w Born in Amarillo, Texas. w Son of Randy and Sandy Allison.w Brother of Zain, Sann, Mesa, Treet and Ayse.w Majoring in theatre arts and hopes to become a renowned actor. w Chose Pepperdine because of “its prestigious reputation and its excellent academic and athletic programs as well as the University’s high moral standards.”

FAVORITES Sports Hero: Roger BannisterFood: Aztec CheesecakeTV Show: The Randumb ShowMovie: Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveMusical Artist: The Postal ServiceHobbies: Making movies, listening to and collecting alternative indie rock music and lawn gnome liberating

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BrittanySprintsJunior w 5-4Laguna Beach, Calif. Laguna Beach High School

Clark

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted three varsity relay records in the 4x100m, 4x200m and the 800m sprint medley, running the second leg on each of them.w Recorded a time of 49.33 with her teammates on the 4x100m, a 1:45.99 on the 4x200m, and 1:52.11 on the 800m sprint medley.w Set the 4x100m record at the Trojan Invitational and the 4x200m and 800m sprint medley records at the Cal State Northridge Relays.w Set the Stotsenberg Track record in the 100m dash with a winning time of 12.71 seconds at the West Coast Track Challenge. w Clocked her fastest time of the year in the 100m (12.67) at the Trojan Invitational.w Placed second in the 100m at the season-opening UC Santa Barbara Gaucho Roundup.w Posted a season best 200m mark of 26.46 at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational and placed as high as third in this event at the WCTC.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 w Helped establish a school record of 49.75 seconds in the 4x100m relay with Bridgette Walker, Grace Lanier and Amanda Ajdari.w Won the 4x100m relay with the same teammates at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge in addition to capturing the 100m crown in 13.13.w Set season bests in the 100m (12.86), 200m (27.51) and 400m (1:08.45) at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Laguna Beach (Calif.) High School in 2007 where she was a four-year letterwinner for head coach Dave Brobek in the sprints and relays.w Listed her top career marks as 12.28 in the 100m, 25.59 in the 200m and 17-5 in the long jump.w Her marks in the 200 and long jump served as school records. w Named girls’ sprinting MVP over four consecutive years. w Reached the CIF prelims as a senior.w Played four years of varsity basketball and was an all-CIF selection. wNamedtotheOrangeCoastLeague’sfirstteamin2006and2007andthe second team in 2004 and 2005.

PERSONAL w Given name is Brittany Marie Clark.w Nickname is “Britt.” w Majoring in public relations. w Daughter of Sam and Michelle Clark.w Sister of Mia.w Chose Pepperdine “because it has similar qualities of my high school, such as being right on the beach, plus it’s close to my hometown and is small as well.” w Loves track for the “intensity and competition.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Dancing, fashion, photography and sportsPro Athlete: Kobe BryantPro Team: The Los Angeles LakersBooks: The Harry Potter seriesMovies: Titanic and The Little MermaidTV Show: Will and Grace Musical Artist: Michael JacksonFood: Popcorn

WesleyDistanceFreshman w 5-10Brush Prairie, Wash. Prairie High School

Blundell

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at seven meets, including the WCC and NCAA West Regional Championships.w Finished as Pepperdine’s No. 3 runner at both postseason events.w Completed the conference’s 8K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.) in 26:42 andfinishedtheNCAA’s10KcourseattheSpringfield(Ore.)CountryClubin 34:39.68.w LedPepperdinetothefinishlineatconsecutiveinvitesheldbyCSU BakersfieldandSantaClara.w Finished the 8K Roadrunner Invitational with a third-place time of 25:15.90, and placed 41st overall at the 8K Bronco Invitational in 25:30.w Pepperdine’s No. 2 runner at the 8K UC Irvine/Asics and UC Riverside Invitationals.w Placed fourth in his collegiate debut at the 5K Malibu Oceanside Open, crossingthefinishlinein16:09.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2009 from Prairie (Wash.) High School, where he was a three- year varsity letterwinner for head coach Phil Phimister.w Competed in the 1600m, 3200m and 5K and posted career best times of 4:29, 9:41 and 16:12, respectively.w School (9:41) and sophomore class record holder (9:54) in the 3200m.w Named to the Greater St. Helens cross country all-region team and its 3A all- leaguefirstteamfollowinghissenioryear.w Twice selected to the Greater St. Helens 4A all-league second team. w NationalHonorsSocietyOfficer.w Member of Prairie High School Mathematics Hall of Fame.

PERSONAL w Given name is Wesley Curtis Blundell.w Majoring in economics and minoring in math.w Born in Vancouver, Wash. and raised in Brush Prairie. w Parents are Peter Blundell and Anne Korver.w Brother to younger twin sisters Krystal and Chantalle.w Eagle Scout.

FAVORITES Hobbies: Reading history, camping and travelingSports Hero: Chase HilgenbrinckPro Athlete: Michael JordanPro Team: Portland Trail BlazersBook: Catch 22Movies: Spirited AwayTV Show: Robot ChickenMusical Artist: Don HenleyFood: Baby Back RibsSport Besides Running: Football

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HannahDistanceSophomore w 5-6Gig Harbor, Wash.Gig Harbor High School

DeWalt

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w WCC Fall All-Academic honorable mention selection.w Spirit Life Team Captain.w Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative.w Competed at seven meets, including the West Coast Conference and NCAA West Regional Championships.w Was Pepperdine’s No. 4 runner at the 6K conference course at Crystal Springs (Calif.)in23:03andwasthirdontheregionalcourseatSpringfield(Ore.) Country Club in 24:35.06.w Recordedatop-tenfinishandpostedhertop5Ktimeoftheseason(18:38.30) attheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunnerInvitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Competed in the season-opening meet at UC Santa Barbara and posted a time of 2:33.79 in the 800m.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “gold” honors.w2008NCAAWestRegionalcompetitorandfinishedthe6Kcourseat Stanford in 23:30.55.wLedPepperdinetothefinishline(andwas22ndoverall)atthe5KCalState Fullerton Titan Invitational with a season best time of 19:13.10. w Clocked fastest 6K of 24:32 at the Stanford Invitational.w Recorded a 3-mile time of 19:53 in her collegiate debut vs. Loyola Marymount at the Malibu Oceanside Open.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Gig Harbor (Wash.) High School in 2008, where she was a three-yeartrackandfieldletterwinnerforheadcoachPattyLey.w Lettered in cross country for one season as well as soccer.w Listed her career best marks as a 19:39 in the 5K, a 5:23.9 in the 1600m and a 2:17.01 in the 800m.w As a senior, helped lead team to the Washington 4A Cross Country State Championship, plus district and league titles.wMemberofthesecond-placetrackandfieldteamatthe2008Washington4A Championships.w Received cross country team’s Most Inspirational Award. w Voted track team’s Most Improved following junior season.

ElizabethDistanceSophomore w 5-8Fountain Valley, Calif.Fountain Valley High School

Coe

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at all seven meets including the WCC and NCAA West Regional Championships. w Pepperdine’sNo.3runnerthroughthefinalthreeinvitationalsoftheregular season and at the WCC Championships, where she posted a 6K time of 22:57.w Finished as the Waves’ No. 2 runner at regionals with a 6K mark of 24:08.07. w Recordedbest5KperformanceattheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational, placing fourth overall with a season-best time of 18:24.70. w Finished sixth at the season opening Malibu Oceanside Open with a 5K mark of 20:06.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Helped set a Waves’ varsity record in the distance medley relay, running the third leg for a team that posted a winning mark of 12:49.93 at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge. w Won the 1500m title at the WCTC with a time of 4:54.27. w Recorded three of the team’s top-four times in the 3000m, which included a runner-uptitleattheSouthFloridaOpenandathird-placefinishattheUC Santa Barbara Gaucho Roundup. w Finished as the team’s second fastest runner to Brieanna Carroll in the 5K, clocking an 18:13.21 at the Cal State Northridge Relays. w Additional individual season bests included a 2:28.36 in the 800m, 4:43.94 (1500m) and 10:21.72 (3K).

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w2008WestCoastConferenceChampionshipqualifier.w Completed the WCC Championship 6K course in 23:39 and was the Waves’ No. 3 runner behind Chelsea Wishard and Lauren Lodge. w Finished the 6K NCAA West Regional course at Stanford in 22:28.00. w Competed at all six regular season meets and the Kampmann Klassic intrasquad exhibition run. w Pepperdine’sfifth-fastestrunner,and11thoverall(19:36),atthe3-mileMalibu Oceanside Open vs. Loyola Marymount.w Finished as the Waves’ fourth-fastest competitor at four consecutive invitationals: UC Irvine, Hawai’i, Stanford and Pepperdine.w Placed among the top-20 runners at the 4K Big Wave Invitational and 6K Pepperdine Invitational, where she posted a season-best mark of 22:21.26. w BestPepperdineshowingwasathird-placefinishatthe5KBronco Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Fountain Valley High School, where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner in track and cross country for head coach Barry Migliorini. w Career bests included a 16:54 in the 3-mile run, 5:00 in the 1600m run and a 10:43 in the 3200m run. w Led cross country team to four consecutive Sunset League championships from 2004 to 2007. w Member of two Sunset League championship track teams in 2005 and 2007. w Won a CIF Southern Section Championship with her school in 2005. w Placed 11th with school at the 2004 Nike Team Nationals. w Named All-American as a junior after winning the CIF Division I and Sunset League cross country titles.w TabbedtotheAll-SunsetLeagueandall-countyfirstteamsfollowingsenior year. w 2008 Sunset League Track MVP and all-county second team. w Namedall-countyfirstteamandall-leaguefirstteamasasophomore.w Qualifiedforstatesasasophomoreinthe3200m.w Selectedtotheall-leaguefirstteamasafreshman.w Voted as school’s Best All-Around and Most Athletic.

w Earned way onto Principal’s Honor Roll four straight years. w Coronet Award Winner in athletics for 2007 and in social studies in 2008. w Played soccer during her freshman and sophomore years.

PERSONAL w Given name is Elizabeth Anne Coe. w Daughter of Ed and Lori Coe. w Has a sister, Molly, who is a junior at Pepperdine, and a younger brother, Michael. w Uncle, Kevin Short, is a Pepperdine alumni. w Majoring in psychology with plans to become an art therapist. w Chose to attend Pepperdine because of “the location, study-abroad program, smallschoolbenefitsandopportunitytobepartofanexciting,up-and-coming running program.” FAVORITES Hobbies: Reading, drawing, painting, sewing and knittingBook: StargirlMovie: Pride and PrejudiceTV Show: Gilmore GirlsMusical Artist: The Killers

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KristinaDistanceSophomore w 5-4Yorba Linda, Calif.Orange Lutheran High School

Fertala

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated with honors in 2008 from Orange Lutheran (Calif.) High School. w Member of the varsity dance team.w National Dance Company champion.w Student government participant and National Honors Society member.

PERSONAL w Given name is Kristina Elisabeth Fertala.w Born and raised in Yorba Linda, Calif.w Previously attended Cal State Fullerton during the fall semester of 2008 before transferring to Pepperdine in the spring of 2009.w Majoring in sports medicine.w Daughter of Becky and Keith Fertala. w Sister to Stefan.w Chose to attend Pepperdine for “the beautiful location and the opportunity to be in a community of authentic Christ followers.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Dancing, singing, pilates, reading and hiking. Pro Athlete: Michelle KwanPro Team: Anaheim DucksBooks: The Harry Potter series Movies: 10 Things I Hate About You and The Sound of MusicTV Show: Grey’s AnatomyMusical Artist: Michael BubléFood: ApplesSport besides running: Football

HenriDistanceJunior w 6-0Chino Hills, Calif. Ayala High School

Floris

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted a season best of 10:53.21 in the distance medley relay at the West Coast Track Challenge, running the third leg for a group that also featured Kenny Smith, Derek Pesta and Seth Allison.w Individual season bests included a 2:20.54 in the 800m, 4:10.80 (1500m) and 9:17.50 (3K).

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Part of the Waves’ postseason roster, competing at both the West Coast Conference and the NCAA West Regional Championships.w Finished as Pepperdine’s No. 3 runner on the 8K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.) with a time of 27:23. w Completed the 10K trek at Stanford in 33:49.74, which was the fourth fastest mark among Pepperdine runners.w Progressed steadily throughout the regular season, starting the year with a ninth-placeWaves’showingatUCIrvineandfinishingasPepperdine’s No. 3 runner at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.

PERSONAL w Given name is Hannah Denise DeWalt. w Daughter of Danny and Amy DeWalt.w Has a sister, Jenna.w Majoring in sports medicine, minoring in coaching, and wants to pursue a career related to sports medicine and/or coaching.w Chose Pepperdine “because of its strong sports medicine program, the opportunity to run for a Division I college, and the California sunshine.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, swimming and having random dance partiesBook: CaptivatingMovie: Remember The TitansFood: Shrimp

MeganDistanceFreshman w 5-4La Crescenta, Calif.Crescenta Valley High School

Doeding

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at seven events, including the West Coast Conference and NCAA West Regional Championships.w Finished sixth on Pepperdine at the conference’s 6K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.)in23:42andwasfifthfortheWavesatregionals,clockinga6Ktime of 25:02.62. w Recordedaseasonbest5Kof18:46.90attheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2009 from Crescenta Valley (Calif.) High School, where she was a multi-year letterwinner for head coach Mark Evans.w Competed in the 1600m, 3200m, 3 Mile and 5K and posted career best marks of 11:34 in 3200m and a 5:23 in the 1600m.w Three-year scholar athlete.w Received the Coach’s Award. w Named Most Improved and Outstanding Newcomer.w HelpedleadteamtothreestraightPacificLeaguechampionshipsfrom2006to 2008.

PERSONAL w Given name is Megan Leigh Doeding.w Born in Glendale, Calif. and raised in Las Crescenta.w Daughter of Cheryl Doeding. w Sister of Kaylee.w HasmadefivemissiontripstoanIndianreservationinArizona.w Chose Pepperdine “because it is a Christian School with great academics.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Cake decorating, camping and hikingPro Athlete: Steve PrefontaineBook: The Secret Life of BeesMovie: Remember The TitansTV Show: That 70’s ShowFood: Cheeseburgers

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EricaSprintsSophomore w 5-6El Cajon, Calif.Granite Hills High School

Gove

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set three varsity relay records with the 4x200m, 4x400m and 800m sprint medley teams.w Ran anchor for the 4x200m and 800m sprint medley relays at the Cal State Northridge Relays that posted times of 1:45.99 and 1:52.11, respectively.w At the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational, ran the lead leg for the 4x400m relay that finishedin4:01.49.w Part of a 4x400m squad that won at the West Coast Track Challenge with a Stotsenberg Track record time of 4:04.82.w Won the 100m hurdle title at the WCTC with a season best time of 22.60.w Additional individual season bests included a 27.77 in the 200m and a 1:01.10 in the 400m.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Granite Hills (Calif.) High School, where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner.w Career best marks included a 5:24 in the 1600m and a 2:22.22 in the 800m. w Helped lead team to the 2007 Grossmont League championship.w Won league titles in the 400m and the 4x100m relay.w Left school as its record holder in the 400m (58.8) and 4x100m relay (50.1).

TaylorMid-DistanceSenior w 5-7Fort Collins, Colo.Rocky Mountain High School

Gamble

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2007 w Competed at four invitationals as a freshman.w Placed third in the 400m with a time of 1:02.92 at the West Coast Track Challenge, and was runner-up with the distance medley relay team (12:58.12).w Raced the 800m at the South Florida Invitational and recorded a mark of 2:28.56. w Posted her best 4x400m relay time of 4:19.55 at South Florida.w Ran the anchor leg for the 4x200m and 4x800m relays at the Cal State Northridge Invitational; the 4x800m team placed third in 10:02.35.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from Rocky Mountain (Colo.) High School, where she was a two-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Bennett Colvin.w Competed in the 200m, 400m and 800m as well as the 4x400m and 4x800m relays.w Named to the All-State Academic team each year from 2002 to 2006.w Won the Class 5A state team championship in 2006.

PERSONAL w Given name is Taylor Morgan Gamble.w Born in Holyoke, Mass. w Hometown is Fort Collins, Colo. w Has lived in seven different states including, New York, Nevada, Utah, Louisiana and California. w Majoring in public relations.w Daughter of Kevin and Linda Gamble.w Sister to Ashley, Courtney, Ryan and Grant.w Chose to attend Pepperdine for its location and academic rigor.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2007 w Competed at four invitationals as a freshman.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Ran in four meets during cross country season as a freshman.w Finished 36th at the WCC Championships (27:11) and 168th at the NCAA West Regional (35:39.40).

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Ayala (Calif.) High School in 2007.w Ran varsity track and cross country all four years.w Selected to the all-state second team and was the Sierra League champion his senior year.w Named All-CIF second team his junior year.w Tabbed San Gabriel Valley Runner of the Year in 2006.w Team MVP and Male Athlete of the Year in 2007.w Member of the 4x1-mile school-record team (18:06).w Team won the Sierra League in 2003-04.

PERSONAL w Born in Whittier, Calif. w Son of Henri and Daila Floris and has one sibling, Monetw Majoring in biology and hopes to become a pediatricianw Chose Pepperdine because “I think it is an honor to have been selected to help build a cross country program that will one day be a national-caliber team.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Playing soccer, reading, and watching television Book: The Harry Potter seriesMovie: Saving Private RyanTV Show: House

w Placed third in the 400m with a time of 1:02.92 at the West Coast Track Challenge, and was runner-up with the distance medley relay team (12:58.12).w Raced the 800m at the South Florida Invitational and recorded a mark of 2:28.56. w Posted her best 4x400m relay time of 4:19.55 at South Florida.w Ran the anchor leg for the 4x200m and 4x800m relays at the Cal State Northridge Invitational; the 4x800m team placed third in 10:02.35.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from Rocky Mountain (Colo.) High School, where she was a two-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Bennett Colvin.w Competed in the 200m, 400m and 800m as well as the 4x400m and 4x800m relays.w Named to the All-State Academic team each year from 2002 to 2006.w Won the Class 5A state team championship in 2006.

PERSONAL w Given name is Taylor Morgan Gamble.w Born in Holyoke, Mass. w Hometown is Fort Collins, Colo. w Has lived in seven different states including, New York, Nevada, Utah, Louisiana and California. w Majoring in public relations.w Daughter of Kevin and Linda Gamble.w Sister to Ashley, Courtney, Ryan and Grant.w Chose to attend Pepperdine for its location and academic rigor.

FAVORITES Hobbies: Going to movies and out to restaurants, reading, and hanging out with friends and familySports Hero: Jackie RobinsonPro Athlete: Carmelo AnthonyPro Team: Denver NuggetsBooks: The Audacity of Hope Movies: Friday Night LightsTV Show: Real Time with Bill MaherMusical Artist: Michael JacksonFood: Italian and GreekSports besides running: Basketball, soccer and hockey

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CatherineSprintsJunior w 5-8Cupertino, Calif. King’s Academy

Haas

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set a varsity record time of 4:36.07 in the 1600m sprint medley at the Cal State Northridge Relays, running the second leg for a group that also featured Bridgette Walker, Lauren Batterham and Hilary Field.w Individual season bests included a 31.84 in the 200m and a 1:13.53 in the 400m.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 w Helped post a school record time of 4:40.91 in the 800m sprint medley with teammates Annie Schad, Hilary Field and Brianna Blanchard at the Cal State Northridge Relays.w Posted a season best mark of 14.04 in the 100m at CSUN.w At the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational, clocked a pair of season bests in the 200m (29.67) and 400m (1:05.92).

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from King’s (Calif.) Academy in 2007 where she was a four- year varsity letterwinner in the 200m and 400m.

PERSONAL w Given name is Catherine F. Haas.w Nickname is Ryn.w Born in Chicago, Ill., but now resides in Cupertino, Calif.w Majoring in nutritional science.w Daughter of Ellen and Chuck.w Sister to Michael and Brian.w Previously lived in Shanghai, China and Paris, France.

FAVORITES Sports Hero: Jesse OwensPro Team: Manchester UnitedBook: The PrinceMovie: Breakfast at Tiffany’sTV Show: Gossip GirlFood: Spaghetti with seafood

w Received team’s Best of the Best Award and was selected Most Inspirational following her senior year. w Voted Best of Track as a sophomore and junior.w Named Best Newcomer and Rookie of the Year.

PERSONAL w Given name is Erica Marie Gove.w Daughter of William and Yolanda Gove.w Has two older sisters, Jessica and Amber.w Majoring in business administration with hopes of someday owning a pet store.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because it’s a Church of Christ school and is only three hours away from her hometown.

FAVORITES Sports Hero: Steve PrefontaineMovie: The Princess BrideTV Show: Lost

JessicaDistanceJunior w 5-3Rancho Mirage, Calif.Palm Desert HS

Heckmann

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at two 5K races at the UC Irvine/Asics Invitational and the UC Riverside Invitational.w Recorded a season-best time of 20:44.5 at Riverside.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Appeared in two cross country races as a sophomore. w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors.

PEPPERDINE 2006-07 wHadasuccessfulfirstcrosscountryseasonasafreshman.w Finished ninth at the USD Cross Country Invitational.w Ran a season-best time of 19:17 at the UC Riverside Invitational.w Ranked third on the all-time track records with a time of 11:11 in the 3000m.w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 with honors from Palm Desert (Calif.) High School. w Ran three years varsity track and cross country.w Captain of the cross country team and selected as MVP her senior year.w CrosscountryteamfinishedseventhattheCaliforniastatemeetherfreshman year.w Made the honor roll all four years.w Awarded Senior Scholar honors in 2006w ASBofficer.

PERSONAL w Born in Palm Springs, Calif.w Daughter of Richard and Mary Heckmann. w Sister of Tom, Scott, Brock and Todd.w Scott played football at UCLA. w Brock was captain of the boxing club at Notre Dame. w Todd is a Pepperdine alumni.w Ran the New York Marathon when she was 15 and the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on her 19th birthday.w Chose Pepperdine because “I like the small school environment. I enjoy going to class when the teachers know you by name and care about you.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Yoga, paddle boarding, wake and snowboardingSports Hero: Steve NashPro Team: Phoenix SunsMovie:OfficeSpaceTV Show: Seinfeld

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JenniferSprintsSophomore w 5-3Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Palos Verdes High School

Jorgensen

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Competed in two meets: West Coast Track Challenge and South Florida Open.w Individual season bests included a time of 13.81 in the 100m and a 28.71 in the 200m.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Palos Verdes (Calif.) High School in 2008 where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Renee Capozzoia.w Competed in the sprints, on relays, and in the long jump.w Listed her career best marks as a 12.4 in the 100m, 25.71 in the 200m, 1:01.02 in the 400m and a 17-4 in the long jump.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Competed in two meets: West Coast Track Challenge and South Florida Open.w Individual season bests included a time of 13.81 in the 100m and a 28.71 in the 200m.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Palos Verdes (Calif.) High School in 2008 where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Renee Capozzoia.w Competed in the sprints, on relays, and in the long jump.w Listed her career best marks as a 12.4 in the 100m, 25.71 in the 200m, 1:01.02 in the 400m and a 17-4 in the long jump.w Left school as its record holder in the 200m and the 4x200m relay (1:45.00).w Named Most Inspirational, received the Captain’s Award and was selected Captain of the Year as a senior. w Nominated for Athlete of the Year.w Voted Rookie of the Year at the end of her freshman campaign.w CompetedfortheQuietFireYouthTrackClubforthreeyearsandqualifiedfor the Junior Olympics and Junior Nationals.

PERSONAL w Given name is Jennifer Marie Jorgensen.w Daughter of Paul and Josie Jorgensen.w Has more than 10 years of gymnastics experience. w Chose Pepperdine because “it’s a beautiful school with great people and amazing professors.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Hanging out with family and friends and gymnasticsPro Athlete: Allyson FelixPro Team: Los Angeles LakersBooks: The Five People You Meet In HeavenSports Hero: Steve PrefontaineMovie: 10 Things I Hate About YouTV Show: Desperate HousewivesFood: Tacos

SeanDistanceFreshman w 6-1Potomac, Md.Winston Churchill High School

King

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at seven events, including the WCC and NCAA West Regional Championships. w Finished fourth among Pepperdine’s runners on the 10K regional course at the Springfield(Ore.)CountryClub,recordingatimeof34:43.76.w WastheWaves’No.6runneratCrystalSprings(Calif.)andfinishedthe8K conference course in 27:15.w Clocked his fastest 8K time of the year (27:00) at Santa Clara’s Bronco Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated as a scholar athlete in 2009 from Winston Churchill (Md.) High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterwinner in the 800m, 1600m and cross country for head coach Steve Bettis.w Career best marks included a 16:01 (5K), 4:23.7 (1600m), 1:58.2 (800m), 7:58.8 (4x800m) and 3:25.9 (4x400m).w Helped lead indoor track 4x800m relay team to the 2009 Montgomery County and 4A West Regional Championships. w His 4x800m relay set a Montgomery County indoor record with a time of 8:05.9,andwasrankedashighassecondinthenationin2009(flattrack indoors). w Finishedsecondwithhis4x800mrelayatthe2009statemeetandfifthinthe 800m.w Team captain and MVP.w NamedtotheAll-MontgomeryCountyfirstteamasasenior(XCandindoor track).w Receivedbestnewcomerawardsforindoorandoutdoortrackandfieldand cross country.w Competed at three Penn Relays, several 4A Maryland State Championship meets as well as the Nike Indoor and Cross Country Nationals.w Presented with the four-year varsity track award.w Voted Outstanding High School Runner in 2009.w Played junior varsity soccer during his freshman year.

PERSONAL w Given name is Sean Frederick King.w Born in Silver Spring, Md., and raised in Potomac. w Majoring in sports medicine.w Son of Brian and Betsy King.w Brother of Allison, who runs cross country at Northwestern University. w Mother, Betsy, ran for Wake Forest University.w Traveled to Scotland, England, El Salvador and Japan, where he climbed Mt. Fujiw Chose Pepperdine because it’s a “great academic school with a Christian atmosphere, D-I sports and inspirational scenery.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Playing the guitar, rock climbing and traveling to foreign countriesPro Athlete: John WalkerPro Team: DC UnitedBook: The Old Man and the SeaSports Hero: Nick WillisMovie: Remember The TitansMusical Artist: SantanaTV Show: Man vs. WildFood: Pizza

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AneashaLawrenceDistanceSophomore w 5-6Sun Valley, Calif.Village Christian High School

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at six events including the 6K NCAA West Regional Championship, where she was Pepperdine’s No. 6 runner with a time of 25:19.07. w FinishedamongthetopfiveattheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational with a season-best 5K mark of 18:28.30.w Postedatop-20finishatthe5KUCRiversideInvitational,placing16thin 19:00.2. w Placed fourth at the season opening 5K Malibu Oceanside Open in 19:56.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Pepperdine’s second fastest runner to teammate Lauren Lodge in the 800m, posting a season best of 2:24.55 at the Cal State Northridge Relays. w Placed third in the 800 at the West Coast Track Challenge. w Additional season bests included a 20:35.06 in the 5K.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Saw action at three meets: UC Irvine/Asics Invitational, Pepperdine Invitational and Cal State Fullerton Titan Invitational. w Clocked best 5K time at Irvine with a 21:00.70. w Top 6K mark of 23:30.78 was posted at Pepperdine’s Alumni Park.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Village Christian (Calif.) High School, where she was a four-year letterwinner for head coach Fred Largent. w Placed second in the 800m at the Alpha League Championships in 2006, 2007 and 2008. w Career best marks included a 5:32 in the 1600m and a 2:29 in the 800m. w Three-year CIF prelim competitor. w Two-time recipient of team’s Coaches Award. w Member of school’s varsity dance team and competed in San Diego, Las Vegas, Florida and Hollywood’s Kodak Theater. w Named to Silver Honor Roll in her junior year.

PERSONAL w Given name is Aneasha Lorraine Lawrence.w Daughter of Anne Lawrence.w Has a younger brother, Alex. w Majoring in psychology and has plans to become a clinical psychologist who helps teens with eating disorders w WasaforeignexchangestudentinTasmania,Australiaduringthefirstsemester of her senior year of high school. w Chose to attend Pepperdine for “its mission of high academic standards as well as high morals.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Traveling, dancing and readingPro Athlete: Lance ArmstrongBook: The Great GatsbyMovies: The Terminal, Dumb & Dumber and Nacho Libre TV Show: Ugly BettyMusical Artists: Coldplay and the Red Hot Chili PeppersFood: Grapefruit

LaurenDistanceFreshman w 5-8Hopkinton, Mass.Hopkinton High School

Lodge

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at seven meets including the WCC and NCAA West Regional Championships.w FinishedfirstamongallPepperdinerunnersatthewestregionalcourseand posted a 6K time of 23:11.09. w Placed second on the Waves at the conference’s 6K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.) with a time of 22:46. w Won the season opening 5K Malibu Oceanside Open in 19:14.w Pepperdine’s No. 2 runner at four straight 5K invitationals: Irvine, Riverside, BakersfieldandSantaClara.w Finished among the top 20 (17th) at Irvine with a time of 18:16.80.w Placed sixth at Riverside in 18:21.7. w Recordedaseason-bestmarkof17:54.30atBakersfield,whichwasgoodfor second place behind teammate Chelsea Wishard. w CompletedtheSantaClaracoursein18:08tofinish34th.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set a school record time of 4:39.68 in the 1500m at the Cal/Nevada Championships. w Recorded the team’s four fastest times in the 1500m, which included a victory at the South Florida Open and a runner-up showing at the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho Roundup. w Set the varsity record in the 3000m at the Cal State Northridge Relays with a winning mark of 10:05.44. w Establishedtheschoolrecordinthe3000msteeplechaseinherfirstandonly appearance in this event, winning the title at the Pomona Pitzer Invitational in 10:54.93.w At the West Coast Track Challenge, ran anchor for the winning distance medley relay team that posted a varsity record time of 12:49.93. w Placed second with her 4x400m relay team at the South Florida Open.w Postedtheteam’sfastesttimeinthe800mwithafirst-placetimeof2:21.83at the West Coast Track Challenge.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Finished 17th overall and second on Pepperdine in her West Coast Conference Championship debut with a 6K time of 22:59.w Again was the Waves’ No. 2 runner at the NCAA West Regional hosted byStanfordandfinishedthat6Ktrekin22:16.24.w Placed second overall behind teammate Chelsea Wishard in her collegiate debut at the Malibu Oceanside Open dual vs. Loyola Marymount with a 3-mile time of 18:53.w Posted consecutive top-20 showings at UC Irvine and the UH Big Wave Invitational.w Finished as the Waves’ No. 2 runner and placed 13th overall at UCI with a 5K time of 18:24.30.w Placed 16th overall at the Hawai’i meet in 15:25.15.w Recorded an eighth-place showing, and the Waves’ No. 2 competitor at the PepperdineInvitational,finishingthe6Kcoursein21:42.32.w Finished regular season with another top-20 placing (16th) at the Bronco Invitational, recording a 5K time of 17:54.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Hopkinton (Mass.) High School, where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner and cross country for head coaches Mike Scanlon and Brian Hall.w Earnedthreevarsitylettersfortrackandfield.w Left the school as its record holder in 10 separate events, including the mile, two mile, 2000m steeplechase and the distance medley relay.w Career best marks included an 8:01 in the 2K steeplechase, an 11:20 in the two- mile run and a 19:58 in the 5K.

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w Helped lead the school to four consecutive cross country Tri-Valley League championships from 2004 to 2007w MemberoftheHopkintontrackandfieldteamsthatwonapairofindoor league titles in 2007 and 2008 and outdoor crowns in 2006 and 2007.w NamedaTri-ValleyLeagueAll-Starineithercrosscountry,trackandfield,or both all four years of high school competition.w Voted league MVP and MetroWest All-Star for indoor track during her sophomore year.w 2008indoorandoutdoortrackandfieldMVP.w Received cross country team’s Coaches Award following her senior season.

PERSONAL w Given name is Lauren Ashley Lodge.w Daughter of Tom and Terri Lodge.w Has three sisters, Melissa, Kellie and Allison, and one brother, Jonathan.w Majoring in sports medicine. w Made two mission trips to New Orleans to help with rebuilding projects. w Chose Pepperdine because “I like its beautiful location, small class sizes and Christian aspect.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Hanging out with friends from school, church and cross country team Pro Athlete: Rafael NadalPro Team: The Boston Red SoxTV Shows: Grey’s Anatomy and Friday Night Lights Musical Artist: Rascal Flatts Food: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich

LarennLozanoDistanceSophomore w 5-8Glendora, Calif.Claremont High School

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at the 5K UC Riverside Invitational and UC Irvine/Asics Invitational, where she posted a season-best time of 21:39.60.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Claremont (Calif.) High School, where she was a multi-year letterwinner for head coach Jose Ancona. w Career best times included 60 seconds in the 400m, 2:17 in the 800m and 5:00 in the 1600m. w Left holding school records in the 800m, 4x400m and distance medley relay. w Helped lead school to a Baseline League championship as a senior, and was part of a CIF Division II championship club during her freshman campaign.w Voted Most Valuable and Inspirational in cross country and track on several occasions. w All-leaguefirstteamselectioninthe800masajunior.w Two-time all-league third team selection in the 4x400m. w School’s number one cross country runner as a senior and was named to the all-leaguefirstteam.

PERSONAL w Given name is Larenn Renee Lozano; nickname is Ren. w Born and raised in Glendora, Calif. w Daughter of Gabriel and Renee Lozano.w Sister of Sara, Cristian and Lily.

FAVORITES Hobbies: Rock climbing and watching moviesPro Athlete: Emmitt SmithPro Team: Dallas CowboysBook/Movie: Count of Monte CristoMusical Artists: U2, Relient K and Thousand Foot Krutch TV Show: House

LizDistanceSenior w 5-3West Warwick, R.I.St. Mary Academy

Lyons

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at six events including the NCAA West Regional Championships.w Completed the 6K regional course in 24:41.68, which was Pepperdine’s fourth- fastest time.w LedallWaverunnerstothefinishlineattheCalStateFullertonTitan Invitational with a 5K mark of 19:40.0. w Ran a season-best 5K of 19:24 at the Santa Clara Invitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Individual season bests included a 5:25.46 in the 1500m, 11:21.70 (3K) and 9:50.34 (5K).

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 wCompetedinfivecrosscountryracesasasophomore.w Ran in the 800m and the 1,500m during track season.w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors.

PEPPERDINE 2006-07 w Competed as a freshman on the cross country team.w Injured during track season, but competed in the shot put at the South Florida Invitational and established a new school record.w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors. HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from St. Mary Academy-Bay View (R.I.) High School.w Ran four years on the varsity track and cross country teams.w Also played for the school’s varsity basketball team, which won the 2006 Division I championship.

PERSONAL w Daughter of Thomas Lyons and Lynda Laing and sister of Kathleen.w Father ran track and cross country at Colgate Universityw Grandfather, Thomas Lyons, competed in swimming and sailing at the Naval Academy.

FAVORITES Pro Team: The Boston Red SoxMusical Artist: Bruce Springsteen

HayleyDistanceFreshman w 5-4Huntington Beach, Calif.Huntington Beach High School

Lytle

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at 5K invitationals hosted by UC Irvine, UC Riverside and Cal StateBakersfield.w Posted a season best 5K of 21:49.60 at CSUB’s Roadrunner Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2009 from Huntington Beach High School.w Two-year letterwinner for head coach Kareen Nilsson

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PERSONAL w Given name is Hayley Elizabeth Lytle. w Born in Irvine, Calif. and raised in Huntington Beach. w Majoring in biology and sports medicine. w Daughter of Chuck and Bonnie Lytle. w Sister to Amalia.

FAVORITES Book: My Sister’s KeeperMovie: DisturbiaFood: PastaSport Besides Running: Soccer

EricDistanceJunior w 5-9Whittier, Calif.La Serna High School

Magana

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at six events, including the WCC Championships. w Finished seventh among Pepperdine runners on the conference’s 8K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.), recording a time of 29:44.w Recorded fastest 8K of the season (26:42) at Santa Clara’s Bronco Invitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w School record holder in the 800m run with a time of 1:55.84. w Runner-up in the 800m at the South Florida Open with a mark of 1:59.50.w Placed second in the 800m at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge. w Additional season bests included a 4:10.64 in the 1500m.w Placed third at the WCTC in the 1500m with a time of 4:12.33.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 wSawactioninfivemeetsduringhissophomoreyear.w BestfinishasaWavewasafourth-placeshowing(27:14.91)atthePepperdine Invitational.w Posted his season’s fastest 8K time of 26:31 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Ran in seven of eight meets during cross country as a freshman.w Placed 39th at the WCC Championships (27:31) and 170th at the NCAA West Regional (36:53.95).w During track season, established a school record in the 800m (1:55.84) at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. w Registeredathird-placefinishinthe800mattheWestCoastTrackChallenge.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2007 from La Serna (Calif.) High School.w Ran three years of varsity cross country and four years of varsity track.w Voted most valuable distance runner his senior year.w Ran a 4:26 mile.w Set the school record in the three mile (15:14).

PERSONAL w Born in Whittier, Calif. w Son of Salvador and Victoria Magana.w Brother of Jazmin, Devon, Natalie and Brooke.w Majoring in business.w Chose Pepperdine because “it’s a great environment and has a strong business program. I liked that the cross country team has set high goals.” FAVORITES Hobbies: Snowboarding Pro Athlete: Michael JordanMovie: Gladiator

CaitlinMid-DistanceJunior w 5-10Baldwin, Md.Maryvale Preparatory School

Meyd

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at six invitationals during the regular season. w Finished as high as third on Pepperdine at the Cal State Fullerton Titan Invitational, posting a 5K time of 22:26.w Recorded her fastest 5K of the season (21:35.2) at the UC Riverside Invitational.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 wHighestPepperdineshowingwasasixth-placefinishattheCalStateFullerton Titan Invitational 5K, which she completed in 21:05.50.w Recorded her season’s fastest 5K of 20:43 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Did not compete in any cross country races as a freshman.w Ran the 400m, 800m and 1500m during track season.w Hadapairofeighth-placefinishesinthe800mattheUCSBGauchoRoundup and the West Coast Track Challenge.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2007 from Maryvale Preparatory (Md.) School, where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner in track and cross country for head coaches Jim McCoach, Jason Miller and Kyle Reagan.w Career-best marks included a 20:11 in the 5K and a 44:09 in the 300m. w Two-year team captain for the cross country and track squads.w Received school’s Leader of the Pack Award and Coach’s Award, and was named Most Valuable Runner following her senior campaign.wCatholic Review Athlete of the Week.w Two-time recipient of team’s Most Improved Award, and was presented the Unsung Heroine Award following her sophomore year.w MostValuablePlayerfortrackandfieldandcrosscountryteamsasajunior. w Lettered in lacrosse.w Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL w Given name is Caitlin Wade Meyd.w Majoring in sports medicine and minoring in chemistry.w Daughter of Mike and Marti Meyd.w Has a younger sister, Kelseyw Chose to attend Pepperdine because “it allowed me to play two varsity sports and gave me the chance to travel abroad while getting a great education at an elite institution of learning; it also included a faith-based education system to help educate the whole person”w Spent a semester abroad in London and has visited 14 countries. FAVORITES Pro Sports Team: Baltimore Ravens Book: Atlas ShruggedTV Show: How I Met Your MotherFood: PastaSport Besides Running: Lacrosse


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AnekaThrowsJunior w 5-8Victorville, Calif.Silverado High School

Myles

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set the school record in the shot put and discus at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational.w Launched the shot put 10.77m (35’-4”) and discus 34.12m (111’-11”).

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 w Competed at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational where she threw the shot put 10.29m (33’-9”) and the discus 31.71m (104’-.05”).

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated with honors and in the top 10 of her class from Silverado (Calif.) High School in 2007, where she was a four-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Phillip Dotson.w Competed in the shot put and discus with career bests of 38’ and 99’-3/4”.

LeeAndreaDistanceSophomore w 5-6Dallas, TexasPlano West Senior High SchoolRichland College

Morton

RICHLAND COLLEGE (2008-09) wPlayedatmidfieldandforwardforRichland(Texas)Collegewomen’ssoccer team during the 2008-09 season.w Team captain and all-conference team selection.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Plano West Senior (Texas) High School.w Lettered in soccer. w Helped lead team to the Texas 5-A State Championship in 2007.w Served as captain for the soccer team in 2008.

CLUB w Played club soccer for Texans, Solar and FC Dallas ‘90.

PERSONAL w Given name is LeeAndrea Morton.w Born and raised in Dallas.w Majoringininternationalbusinessandminoringinnon-profitwork.w Daughter of Ike and Jamlyne Morton.w Sister to Meridith.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because “I wanted to surround myself with people who are in pursuit of bettering themselves and the world around them.” FAVORITES Hobbies:Longboarding,rollerblading,soccer,surfingandkayakingPro Athlete: Ricardo KakáPro Team: Dallas MavericksBook: Into The WildMovie: Harriet The SpyMusical Artist: Shawn McDonaldFood: Chocolate chip cookiesSport Besides Running: Soccer

PaigeDistanceSophomore w 5-6Murrieta, Calif.Murrieta Valley High School

Mobley

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at seven events including the WCC and NCAA West Regional ChampionshipsandfinishedasPepperdine’sNo.7runneratbothpostseason meets. w Clocked a 6K mark of 24:16 on the conference’s course at Crystal Springs (Calif.). w Recordeda6Ktimeof25:32.94attheregionalcourseinSpringfield,Ore.w Finished among the top 20 at 5K invitationals hosted by UC Riverside and Cal StateBakersfield.w Postedaseasonbest5Ktimeof19:00.00atBakersfield’sRoadrunner Invitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Individual season bests included a time of 4:56.50 in the 1500m run, 10:34.45 (3K) and 18:32.27 (5K).

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 wFinishedfifthforPepperdineatboththeconferenceandNCAAWest Regional meets.w Completed the West Coast Conference 6K course at Crystal Springs in 24:10. Recorded a season best 6K time of 23:14.61 at regionals.w Inhercollegiatedebut,finishedfourthamongallPepperdinerunnersandninth overall at the Malibu Oceanside Open dual vs. Loyola Marymount with a time of 19:23.w ServedasPepperdine’sfifth-fastestrunneratback-to-backmeetsatUCIrvine and Hawai’i.w Finished the UCI 5K course in 19:07.60 and the Big Wave 4K course in 15:39.45, just missing the top 20.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 with honors from Murrieta Valley High School, where she wasathree-yearvarsityletterwinnerincrosscountryandtrackandfieldfor head coach Steve Chavez.w Career bests times included a 17:36 in the 3-mile run, a 5:18 in the 1600m and a 11:11 in the 3200m.w Won two Southwestern League and Riverside County cross country team titles in 2005 and 2007.w Helpedleadtrackandfieldteamstoleaguetitlesin2006and2007.w Three-time all-league team selection.w As a senior, received the Coach Edge Memorial Award and was named co- captain of the cross country team.w Presented with team’s Most Inspirational Award as a junior, and the Most Improved Award following her sophomore year.w Voted Freshman of the Year.w Named to Honor Roll all four years.w Member of the Junior Honor Guard.

PERSONAL w Given name is Paige Nicole Mobley.w Daughter of Bruce and Dana Mobley.w Hasfiveyoungersiblings:Nick,Kelsea,Lane,JoshandMikayla.w Chose Pepperdine because “of its beautiful location, close-knit community, Christian values, and its enthusiastic cross country team.”

FAVORITES Hobbies:Hangingoutwithfriends,goingtothebeachandsurfingMovie: A Walk To RememberTV Shows:TheOfficeandLostMusical Artist: Jason ReevesFood: Cereal

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DerekDistanceSophomore w 5-8Gilroy, Calif.Gilroy High School

Pesta

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w WCC Fall All-Academic honorable mention selection.w Year’s fastest 8K time of 27:57.80 was recorded at the UC Irvine/Asics Invitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted a season best time of 10:53.21 in the distance medley relay at the West Coast Track Challenge (2/28), running the second leg for a squad that also featured Kenny Smith, Henri Floris and Seth Allisonw Individual season bests included a 4:16.18 in the 1500m, 9:25.39 (3K) and 16:32.14 (5K).

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors.w Competed at both the West Coast Conference and NCAA West Regional postseason meets.w Finished the 8K conference race at Crystal Springs (Calif.) in 28:44 and the 10K regional course at Stanford in 33:56.32.w RecordedaPepperdineNo.3finishandwas24thoverallatthePepperdine Invitational,finishingthe8Kcoursein26:46.55.w ClinchedhisspotattheWCCChampionshipsbyfinishingfifthamongall Pepperdine runners with a time of 26:28 at the Bronco Invitational.w MadesteadyprogressinhisfirstseasonasaWave,goingfroman11th-place PepperdineshowingattheAug.30seasonopenertoathird-placeWavefinish at the Pepperdine Invite on Oct. 4. HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated with honors from Gilroy (Calif.) High School, where he was a four- year letterwinner in track and cross country.w Career best marks included a 4:30 in the 1600m, a 9:53 in the 3200m, a 16:29 in the 5K and a 34:22 in the 10K.w Four-year scholar athlete.

w Served as team captain for track and cross country during his junior and senior years.w 2008 TCAL Conference champion in the 1600m. w Recipient of the Tri-County All League Award and Gilroy High School Avis Kelley Award following his senior season.w ReceivedfirstTri-CountyAll-LeagueAwardforcrosscountryfollowingjunior year.w Freshman/sophomore 3200m TCAL Champion.w Finished fourth with the varsity boys cross country team at the 2004 BVAL League Championships.w Named to the Honor Roll and Principal’s List for academic achievements.

CLUB w Part of Wolfpak since 2006.w Competed at the Junior Elite National Championships in Colorado during the summer of 2007.w PlacedfirstattheMushroomMardiGras10KinMorganHill,Calif.w Finished second in his age group at the Granite Bay Duathlon.w TookthirdinhisagegroupatthePacificGroveTriathlonsprintdistance.

PERSONAL w Given name is Derek Anthony Pesta.w Son of Jeff and Teri Pesta.w Has a sister, Courtney, and two brothers, Matt and Jeff.w Chose Pepperdine for its “excellent business program, superb athletics and an awesome location with superior facilities.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Skiing, going to the beach and mountain bikingPro Athlete: Lance ArmstrongPro Team: San Francisco GiantsBook: The Great GatsbyMovie: CollateralTV Show: EntourageMusical Artist: Travis BarkerFood: Fettuccine alfredo with chicken

AnaDistanceSophomore w 5-3Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.Torrey Pines High School

Prim

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 wCompetedatfoureventsandfinishedthirdattheseasonopening5KMalibu Oceanside Open with a season-best time of 19:41.w Raced at UC Irvine, UC Riverside and Santa Clara.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 2008, where she was a three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Brent Thorne.w Career best marks included an 18:40 in the 5K, a 16:30 in the 2.75-mile run and an 11:20 in the 3,200m.w Guided team to three-straight CIF San Diego Section Championships from 2005 to 2007.w Won two Palomar League titles in 2006 and 2007 and was on the runner-up team at the 2006 State Division I Championships.w In 2006, posted the nation’s second fastest time in the medley relay, which held up as the 12th fastest time ever recorded on the Morley Field CIF course. w Team MVP and three-year All-CIF and all-league selection.w Received the Most Dedicated Athlete Award following her senior year and the Most Outstanding Athlete Award as a junior.w Two-time San Diego Hall of Champions honoree.w San Diego Tribune Scholar Athlete in 2006 and 2007.w Torrey Pines Scholar Athlete.w Named to the Far West Ski Team Academic Honor Roll .

w Scholar Athlete.w All-Desert Sky League selection.w Placed as high as third at the league championships during her sophomore year.w Lettered in basketball and led the school to a CIF Championship in March of 2007.w Associated Student Body member and lifetime member with the California Scholarship Federation.

PERSONAL w Given name is Aneka Michelle Myles.w Nickname is Nekey.w Majoring in integrated marketing.w Guardian parents are Moses and Sharon Anderson.w Father is Sammy Knight.w Sister to Shianne, Samone and Savannah.w Studied abroad in Shanghai, China.w Chose Pepperdine because “it’s a great school with Christian principals.” FAVORITES Pro Athletes: Michael Jordan and Sammy KnightPro Team: The Los Angeles LakersBooks: To Kill A Mockingbird and Pride and PrejudiceMovies: Pride and Prejudice and House Party TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Musical Artists: Beyoncé, Usher and Kanye WestFood: Grandma’s cookingSport Besides Track and Field: Basketball

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JonathanDistanceFreshman w 5-11Irvine, Calif.Calvary Chapel High School

Rahaeuser

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative.w Competedatfiveinvitationals.w Fastest8Ktimeof26:56.60wasrecordedattheCSUBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational.w Finished second among all Pepperdine runners at the 8K Cal State Fullerton TitanInvitational,finishingtheracein28:45.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated as an AP Scholar with honors in 2009 from Calvary Chapel High School, where he was a four-year varsity letterwinner in the 800m, 1600m and 3200m for head coach Derek DeCicco.w Career best marks included a 2:02 in the 800m, 4:28 in the 1600m and a 9:52 in the 3200m.w Three-year team captain and MVP.w Namedtrackandfieldteam’sMostInspirationalfollowinghissenioryear.w Left school as its record holder in the 800m, 1600m and three-mile (15:50). w Voted Athlete of the Month in September of his freshman year.w Helped cross country team reach the Division IV CIF Finals.w Member of the National Honor Society.w Served as the world news editor for his school’s newspaper.w Recipient of the Principal’s Award.

PERSONAL w Given name is Jonathan Robert Rahaeuser.w Born in Orange, Calif. and raised in Irvine.w Majoring in business administration and minoring in accounting.w Son of Robert and Theresa Rahaeuser.w Brother of Joshua.w ChosePepperdinebecause“itwasthebestpossiblefitforme,asitoffered opportunities for me to excel academically and athletically while being part of an up-and-coming running program.” FAVORITES Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, reading, playing paintball and musicSports Hero: Billy Mills

Pro Athlete: Kobe BryantPro Team: Los Angeles LakersBook: The Bible Movie: We Were SoldiersMusical Artist: Rise AgainstTV Show: MonkFood: SteakSport Besides Running: Basketball

GarrettDistanceSenior w 5-11Fircrest, Wash.Curtis High SchoolWillamette University

Reim

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 wWCCFallAll-Academicfirstteamhonoree.w Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative. w Competed at six events, including the WCC and NCAA West Regional Championships.w Finished fourth among all Pepperdine runners on the conference’s 8K course at CrystalSprings(Calif.),finishingin26:57.w Completedthe10KregionalcourseattheSpringfield(Ore.)CountryClubin 36:05.02.w Placed third overall at the season-opening 5K Malibu Oceanside Open with a time of 16:07 and was the Waves’ No.3 runner at the 8K UC Riverside Invitational,finishingthecoursein26:15.4.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative.w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors.w Competedatsixinvitationalsasajunior,averagingaseventh-placefinishfor the Waves.w Posted a season best 8K of 26:51 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.w RecordedhisbestfinishasaWave(4th)thefollowingweekattheCalState Fullerton Titan Invitational with an 8K time 27:22.2.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Ran in four cross country events as a sophomore.w Placed 48th at the WCC Championships (28:36).w During track season, ran the 800m (best of 2:00.72) and 1500m (4:18.39).w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors.

WILLAMETTE w Attended his freshman year (2006-07) at Willamette University, an NCAA Division III school located in Salem, Ore. w Ran cross country in the Northwest Conference.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from Curtis High (Wash.) School.w Ran three years of varsity track and cross countryw Cross country and track captain his senior year w Made the honor roll.

PERSONAL w Born in Tacoma, Wash. w Son of Guy Reim and Jo Ann Knecht.w Brother of Grayson, Gavin and Joeli.w His aunt and uncle, Marie and Paul Reim, both attended Pepperdine

FAVORITES Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, camping, backpacking, soccer, eating, sleeping, politics,music,bonfiresandtravelingSports Hero: Ichiro Suzuki Pro Athlete: Lance ArmstrongMovie: Forrest Gump

NATIONAL EXPERIENCE w Traveled around the country competing in national and international alpine ski races.w Attained a #5 national ranking and #70 world ranking in the Slalom in 2005.w Member of the Far West Junior Olympic Team from 2003 to 2005 and part of the Far West National Team in 2005.w Reached a #1 USSA Far West ranking in the slalom during the 2004-05 season. wQualifiedfor2005J1/J2nationals.w Two-time National Development System selection.

PERSONAL w Given name is Ana Christine Prim.w Daughter of Wayne and Vicki Prim.w Has two brothers, Will and Miles, and a sister, Summer. w Chose to attend Pepperdine because “I loved the friendly and welcoming atmospherewhenIarrivedoncampusfortheveryfirsttime.” FAVORITES Hobbies: Baking cakes, shopping and going to the beachPro Athlete: Maria SharapovaBook: Dream When You’re Feeling BlueMovies: Across The Universe and The Princess BrideFood: Desserts

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CourtneyDistanceSophomore w 5-2Longmont, Colo.Silver Creek High School

Rolando

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 wCompetedattheSantaClaraBroncoInvitationalandfinishedits5Kcoursein 20:40.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w West Coast Conference Championship competitor.w Finished sixth for the Waves on the 6K conference course at Crystal Springs with a time of 24:30.w ClinchedherspotonPepperdine’sWCCrosterbyplacingfifthamongthe Waves at the regular season-ending Bronco Invitational, completing the 5K course with a season best of 18:59.w Averagedasixth-placeWaves’finishthroughsixcompetitions.w Twice placed among the top 30 at meets at Hawai’i and Pepperdine, where she posted her fastest 6K of the season at 22:52.71. HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 from Silver Creek High School, where she was a four-year varsityletterwinnerincrosscountryandtrackandfieldforheadcoachBarb Keith.w Career best marks included a 19:47 in the 5K, a 5:17.7 in the 1600m and a 2:22 in the 800m. w Four-timeAll-NorthernColoradoconferencefirstteamselectionfortrackand field.w Three-timeall-conferencefirstteamselectionforcrosscountry.w Made the all-conference second team as a freshman.w 1,600m regional champion as a senior.w Lettered in ice hockey and helped lead team to a state title and a Rocky Mountain District Championship.w Four-timeAcademicAll-Statefirstteamhonoree.w Named Most Outstanding AP English Student.w Received the President’s Education Award and the Principal Scholar Award.

PERSONAL w Given name is Courtney Lynn Rolando.w Daughter of John and Susie Rolando and has an older brother, Justin.w Majoring in advertising.w Played ice hockey for nine years.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because of “the outstanding academic reputation and the overall atmosphere of the university.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Playing ice hockey and listening to musicPro Athlete: Jeremy WarinerPro Team: The Colorado AvalancheBook: ChokeMovie: DodgeballTV Show: South Park Musical Artist: Third Eye BlindFood: Steak

KatherineDistanceJunior w 5-10Auburn, Calif.St. Francis High School

Schmidt

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at the season-opening 5K Malibu Oceanside Open and the 5K Santa Clara Bronco Invitational. w Posted a season-best time of 19:57 at SCU’s Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, Calif.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated with honors in 2007 from Saint Francis (Calif.) High School.w Received the 4.0+ GPA medal each year in addition to the cumulative 4.0+ GPA medal.w Collected excellence awards in biology, Spanish, anatomy and physiology. w Competed in equestrian sports throughout high school and was a year-round A-circuit competitor.w Member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association, the United States Equestrian Foundation and the California Professional Horseman’s Association.

PERSONAL w Given name is Katherine Erika Schmidt; nickname is Kat.w Born in Mountain View, Calif. and raised in Auburn, Calif. w Pre-med student majoring in nutritional science. w Daughter of Roland and Charlene Schmidt.w Brother to Stephen.w Trained and competed since age eight in hunter/jumper equestrian sports. w Earned nationally recognized equestrian medals and competed at the USET show jumping talent search.w Chose Pepperdine for its “excellent academics and Christian environment.” FAVORITES Hobbies: Horseback riding, cooking and skimboardingPro Athlete: Beezie Madden of the U.S. Equestrian teamBook: The Bible and Running With The BuffaloesMovies: The Patriot, Gladiator, Step UpMusical Artist: Taylor SwiftTV Show: HouseFood: Buffalo steakSport Besides Running: Equestrian stadium jumping

KennyDistanceSophomore w 5-9Willits, Calif.Willits High School

Smith

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 wWCCFallAll-Academicfirstteamhonoree.w Competed at six events and was Pepperdine’s No. 1 runner at the 8K WCC Championships at Crystal Springs (Calif.) and the 10K NCAA West RegionalChampionshipsattheSpringfield(Ore.)CountryClub.w Finished the conference race in 26:28 and the regional course in 33:29.19. w LedtheWavestothefinishlineatthe8KUCIrvine/AsicsInvitationalwitha time of 26:00.30 and was their No. 2 runner at Pepperdine’s 5K Malibu OceansideOpen,CSUBakersfield’s8KandSantaClara’s8K.

MaryDistanceJunior w 5-4Newberg, Ore.Newberg High School

Stutzman

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w WCC Fall All-Academic honorable mention selection.w Finished as high as second on Pepperdine at the 5K Cal State Fullerton Titan Invitational and tied her season best time of 20:01.w Posteda5Kmarkof20:01.70attheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunner Invitational.

DanielleDistanceJunior w 5-3Hesperia, Calif.Sultana High SchoolConcordia University

Varela

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Competed at four events including the 6K West Coast Conference Championships.w FinishedfifthonPepperdineattheWCC’sCrystalSprings(Calif.)courseand posted a time of 23:12.w Fastest 5K time of the year was a 19:00 at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY w Competed for two seasons at Concordia University, starting in 2006.w Served as team captain.w Helped lead team to the 2006 NAIA Championship (combined team).w Best 5K performance was an 18:18 at Woodward Park in Fresno, Calif.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2006 from Sultana (Calif.) High School where she was a four- year letterwinner in the 1600m and 3200m for head coach John Mahr.w Won the CIF Individual Southern Section Championship in 2002 at Mt. SAC with a time of 17:40.w Helped lead school to a pair of state titles in 2002 and 2003 and a No. 3 national ranking in 2002. w Made Dean’s List.w Played varsity soccer.

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w Recordedhisfastest8KoftheyearatBakersfieldandplacedfourthoverallin 25:24.10.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted a season best time of 10:53.21 in the distance medley relay, running the firstlegforagroupthatfeaturedDerekPesta,HenriFlorisandSethAllison.w Ranked as the Waves’ second fastest runner in the 3000m to teammate Conrad Wozniak with a season best time of 8:55.79.w Posted a season best time of 15:39.01 in the 5K at the Cal State Northridge Relays.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors.w Pepperdine’s No. 7 runner at the West Coast Conference Championships, finishingthe8Kin29:42.w PlacedfifthamongallPepperdinerunnersattheSantaClaraBronco Invitational with an 8K time of 26:16 to clinch his spot on the Waves’ WCC roster. w Finishedamongthetop20andwasPepperdine’sfifth-fastestrunnerattheUH Big Wave Invitational, completing the 5K trek in 16:14.97. w PostedhighestPepperdinefinish(third)attheStanfordInvitationalwith an 8K time of 27:06. HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 as the class Valedictorian from Willits (Calif.) High School, where he was a four-year varsity track and cross country letterwinner for head coach, and father, Dave Smith.w Career best marks included a 4:31 mile, a time of 9:53 in the two-mile run and a 16:02 in the 5K.w Left as the school record holder in the mile and two mile.w Established course records at Willits and at Coastal Mountain Conference courses Anderson Marsh and Cloverdale.w Led cross country team to four consecutive league championships in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. w NamedAll-EmpirefirstteamandplacedsecondattheNorthCoastSectional Division IV meet during his senior year.w Selected as the school’s Athlete of the Year following his sophomore and freshman years. w Two-year scholar-athlete.

PERSONAL w Given name is Kenneth Daniel Smith.w Son of Dave and Laurie Smith.w Has a brother, Tedd, and a sister, Lindy.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because “of the beautiful campus, the spiritual aspect and the great cross country program.”

FAVORITES Hobbies: Riding dirt bikes, swimming, ultimate Frisbee and listening to musicPro Athlete: J.T. SnowPro Team: San Francisco GiantsBook: SeabiscuitMovie: Dumb and Dumber

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll “silver” honors.wHighestPepperdinefinishwasafifth-placeshowingattheCalStateFullerton Titan Invitational 5K, which she completed with a season best pace of 20:37.9. w Best 6K mark of the year, a 24:52.50, was recorded at the Pepperdine Invitational.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “silver” honors.w Ran in four cross country races as a freshman.w Finished in 210th place at the NCAA West Regional (26:39.80).w Ran the 1500m during track season.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated with honors from Newberg (Ore.) High School in 2007.w Ran three years on the varsity cross country team. w Her best 5K time was 20:52.w Placed 19th at the district meet her senior year. w Awarded all-conference honorable mention honors. w Team won an all-conference GPA Award in 2004. w Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL w Born in Portland, Ore. w Daughter of Don and Nancy Stutzman.w Sister of Ben and Josh.w Brother, Josh, is a former member of Pepperdine’s men’s cross country team.w Brother, Ben, and a cousin, Justin Haile, also attended Pepperdine.w Chose Pepperdine because of “the challenges I anticipate in academics, athletics and my faith. It seems like a good place to grow.” FAVORITES Pro Team: Pittsburgh SteelersPro Athlete: Hines WardMovies: The Princess BrideFood: Chocolate chip cookies

ChelseaMid-DistanceJunior w 5-7Lawai, Hawai’iKauai High School

Wishard

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Finished third at the West Coast Conference Championships for the second straight year and was named to the All-WCC team.w Completed the 6K course at Crystal Springs (Calif.) in 21:14 (a 53 second improvementfrom2008)tobecomethefirstPepperdinefemaleharrierin programhistorytofinishinsidethetopfiveatWCCsinconsecutiveyears.w CompetedatfiveinvitationalsduringtheregularseasonandledPepperdineto thefinishlineateachofthem,extendingherteamwinningstreakto13.w WontheCalStateBakersfieldRoadrunnerInvitationalwitha5Ktimeof 17:45. w Posted a season-best 5K of 17:43 the following month at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational. w Finished eighth in her season debut at the 5K UC Irvine/Asics Invitational, completing the race in 17:53.70.w Placed third at the 5K UC Riverside Invitational with a mark of 17:55.7.w Tabbed to the All-WCC preseason team with teammate Lauren Lodge.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Named All-WCC after placing third overall at the conference championship meetwithatimeof22:07andwasPepperdine’shighestfinisheratthe WCCs since Rebecca Freebury’s 1999 victory.w Established a season best 6K time of 21:24.41 at the NCAA West Regional meet hosted by Stanford, which was good for 56th place.w Pepperdine’s No. 1 runner at all six regular season competitions, leading the Wavestofinishlinevs.LoyolaMarymountandattheUCIrvine, Big Wave, Stanford, Pepperdine and Santa Clara Invitationals.w Placedfirstoverallatseasonopeningdualvs.LMU,completingthe3-milerun in 18:51.w ReceivedbronzemedalattheBigWaveInvitationalafterfinishingthe4K course in 14:43.18.w Was a top-15 competitor (12th) at the 5K UC Irvine Invitational (18:22.50) and Bronco Invitational (15th), and a top-10 harrier at the 6K Pepperdine Invitational (21:39.22).

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w Placed 33rd at the WCC Championships (23:52) and 159th at the NCAA West Regional (23:18.50).w Took seventh place at the Malibu Oceanside Open.w In track, set the school records in the 800m (2:19.70) at the Rafer Johnson/ Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational and in the 1500m (4:45.64) at the Pomona- Pitzer Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2007 from Kauai (Hawai’i) High School.w Was the state champion in the 1500m her junior and senior years.w Holds the Kauai Interscholastic Federation records in the 800m (2:21), 1500m (4:51) and 3000m (11:01).

BridgetteSprintsJunior w 5-1Oak Harbor, Wash.Oak Harbor High School

Walker

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set a school record time of 58.03 in the 400m at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational and recorded the team’s four fastest times in this event.w Ranthefirstlegforthevarsityrecordsetting4x100m,4x200m,800mand 1600m sprint medley relays.w The 4x100m team’s mark of 49.33 was recorded at the Trojan Invitational. w The three remaining record relay times of 1:45.99, 1:52.11 and 4:36.07 were all posted at the Cal State Northridge Relays.w Posted a season best of 12.90 in the 100m at the South Florida Open and placed third in this event at Pepperdine’s West Coast Track Challenge.w Was the team’s second fastest runner in the 200m to Amanda Ajdari, recording a season-best mark of 25.69 at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational; placed second in this race at the WCTC.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2008 w Recorded four season bests at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational in the 100 and 200m and with the 4x100m and 4x400m relays.w Finished the 100m in 12.90 and the 200m in the 26.22.w Placed second with her 4x400m relay at Pomona-Pitzer with a mark of 4:03.97, and was third with the 4x100m relay in 49.75; both relay times served as school records.w Set the 4x100m relay record as the lead runner followed by Brittany Clark, Grace Lanier and Amanda Ajdari.w Was joined by Erica Deverian, Kristen Rowsey and Ajdari on the 4x400m relay, on which she ran the third leg.w Won the 4x100m title with her teammates at the Pepperdine-based West Coast TrackChallenge,finishingthecoursein50.05.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated from Oak Harbor (Wash.) High School with high honors in 2007 where she was a four-year letterwinner in the sprints for head coach Jay Turner. w Listed her career best marks as 59.4 in the 400m, 26.0 in the 200m and 12.8 in the 100m.w Three-time Oak Harbor Female MVP. w Won a league championship during her junior year. w Recipient of three all-district and all-league citations. w Madetheall-stateteamasafreshmanandqualifiedforstatesagainasa sophomore.w High school teammate of former Pepperdine distance runner Amanda Gordon. w Served as student body president.

PERSONAL w Given name is Bridgette Ja’Naye Walker. w Majoring in political science. w Daughter of Yolanda and Cedric Walker.

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PERSONAL w Given name is Danielle Alexandria Varela. w Born in Whittier, Calif. and raised in Hesperia, Calif. w Psychology major. w Daughter of Ray and Grace Varela. w Sister to Erica and Tanya. FAVORITES Books: The Twilight seriesTV Shows: Friends and It’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaMusical Artist: David BowieMovies: Step BrothersFood: ItalianSport Besides Running: Soccer

w Has three siblings, Naomi, Cole and Cayden.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because “it has an excellent academic program and when I stepped foot on campus, I felt like I was home. The people are amazing!” FAVORITES Pro Athlete: Carl LewisPro Team: The San Antonio SpursBook: The PrinceMovies: Dumb and DumberTV Show: Grey’s AnatomyMusical Artist: Beyoncé

JordanDistanceSophomore w 5-9Irvine, Calif.Woodbridge High School

Wozniak

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w All-WCC Fall Academic honorable mention selection.w Competed at four invitationals.w HighestPepperdinefinishwasfourthplace,whichherecordedatthe8KUC Riverside Invitational after posting a time of 26:57.5.w Recorded a season best 8K of 26:31 the following weekend at the CSU BakersfieldRoadrunnerInvitational.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Posted individual season bests of 1:58.86 in the 800m and 4:08.10 in the 1500m.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Raced six times as a freshman, missing only the team’s trip to Hawai’i.w AtthePepperdineInvitational,recordedbothhishighestfinishasa Wave (6th) as well as a season best 8K mark of 28:00.74.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2008 with honors from Woodbridge (Calif.) High School, where he was a three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach George Varvas.w Was part of two teams that won the CIF Southern Section title in 2005 and 2006.w Named Most Dedicated and Team MVP following his senior year.w Career best marks included a 15:33 in the 3-mile run, a 10:22 in the 3200m and a 4:36.4 in the 1600m.w Named to the Principal’s Honor Roll four consecutive years.

PERSONAL w Given name is Jordan Thomas Wozniak.w Son of Paul and Gail Wozniak.w Has a brother, Conrad, who is a junior runner on the Pepperdine cross country and track teams, and a sister, Chelsea.w Father, Paul, is a Pepperdine alumni.w Chose to attend Pepperdine because “it’s an awesome school and the best one I got into; it also has a nice campus and location.”w Majoring in business administration at Pepperdine.

FAVORITES Sports Hero: Brett FavrePro Athletes: Steve Nash and Greg JenningsPro Teams: Green Bay Packers and AC MilanBooks: The Harry Potter seriesTV Shows: 24 and South ParkMovie: Dumb and Dumber

ConradDistanceJunior w 5-9Irvine, Calif.Woodbridge High School

Wozniak

PEPPERDINE XC 2009 w Team co-captain with Seth Allison.w Competed at six events throughout the season, including the 8K WCC Championships and the 10K NCAA West Regional Championships. w Pepperdine’sNo.5runneratbothpostseasonmeets,finishingtheconference race in 27:09 and the regional course in 35:15.89.w Won the season-opening 5K Malibu Oceanside Open in 15:56.w Postedseasonbest8Ktimeof25:46.60atCalStateBakersfield’sRoadrunner Invitational and placed sixth overall.

PEPPERDINE TRACK 2009 w Set the school record in the 3000m with a third-place time of 8:41.02 at the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho Roundup; placed second in this event at the West Coast Track Challenge.w Served as the Waves’ top runner in the 1500m (4:01.50) and 5K (15:04.21).w Placed second in the 1500m at the South Florida Open.w Finished third in the 5K at Cal State Northridge with a time of 15:22.46.

PEPPERDINE XC 2008 w Team captain.w Earned WCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll “bronze” honors.w Runner-up to Seth Allison as Pepperdine’s No. 2 runner at the West Coast Conference Championships, completing the 8K trek in 27:21.w WasthirdforPepperdineattheNCAAWestRegional,finishingthe10Kin 33:03.76. w Competed in three races during the regular season.w Finished fourth on Pepperdine and 17th overall at the 5K Big Wave Invitational with a time of 16:12.34.w LedWavestofinishlineatthe8KBroncoInvitationalwithamarkof25:29.

PEPPERDINE 2007-08 w LedPepperdineatthefirsttworaces,theMalibuOceansideOpen(3rd,16:11) and the UC Irvine Invitational (34th, 25:58.20).w Ran the 3000m (best of 8:50.96) and the 5000m (best of 15:13.73). w Hadafifth-placefinishinthe3000mattheTrojanInvitational.

HIGH SCHOOL w Graduated in 2007 from Woodbridge (Calif.) High School. w Competed on the varsity track and cross country teams for four years. w Named MVP of the Sea View League his junior year and was champion his freshman year. w Was awarded team MVP for track and cross country his senior year. w Ran the 3200 in 9:30, the 1600 in 4:24 and a 3-mile cross country course in 14:56. w RanintheCIFDivisionIIfinalshissophomoreseason.

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w Was awarded three cross country and track MVP awards.

PERSONAL w Daughter of Harry Wishard and Laurie Smith Wishard.w Sister of Kunani and Ka’ahu Wishard.w Chose Pepperdine because “of the location and the opportunity it offered me to excel academically and spiritually.” FAVORITES Book: The Devil Wears PradaTV Shows: The O.C. and Desperate Housewives

PERSONAL w Born in Orange, Calif. w Son of Paul and Gail Wozniak.w Brother of Jordan, a sophomore Pepperdine runner, and Chelsea.w Father, Paul, attended the Pepperdine School of Law.w Chose Pepperdine because “of the great location, athletic tradition and academic reputation.”

FAVORITES Hobbies:Playingvolleyball,guitar,surfing,music,soccerSports Hero: Brett FavrePro Athletes: Aaron Rodgers and Fernando TorresPro Sports Team: Green Bay PackersBook: The BibleMovie: I Love You, Man

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100 meters Varsity Record: 12.47, Amanda Ajdari (3/22/08)Track Record: 12.71, Brittany Clark/PEP (2/28/09)

Time Name Meet (Date) 12.56 Amanda Ajdari Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 12.67 Brittany Clark Trojan Invite (3/21) 12.90 Bridgette Walker South Florida (3/6) 13.34 Rebecca Clark South Florida (3/6) 13.81 J. Jorgensen South Florida (3/6)

200 meters Varsity Record: 25.56, Amanda Ajdari (4/4/09)Track Record: 26.28, Amanda Ajdari/PEP (2/28/09)

Time Name Meet (Date) 25.56 Amanda Ajdari Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 25.69 Bridgette Walker Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 26.46 Brittany Clark Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 27.23 Catherine Lamb Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 27.77 Erica Gove Trojan Invite (3/21)

400 meters Varsity Record: 58.03, Bridgette Walker (4/4/09)Track Record: 1:01.43, Melani Hom/LMU (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 58.03 Bridgette Walker Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 1:01.10 Erica Gove Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 1:03.20 Lauren Batterham South Florida (3/6) 1:03.35 Hilary Field W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) 1:13.53 Catherine Haas Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

800 meters Varsity Record: 2:19.70, Chelsea Wishard (4/11/08)Track Record: 2:20.57, R. Stribling/USF (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 2:21.83 Lauren Lodge W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) 2:24.55 Aneasha Lawrence CSUN Relays (3/14) 2:27.90 Hilary Field CSUN Relays (3/14) 2:28.36 Elizabeth Coe Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 2:29.47 Brianna Blanchard CSUN Relays (3/14)

1500 meters Varsity Record: 4:39.69, Lauren Lodge (3/29/09)Track Record: 4:37.50, R. Stribling/USF (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 4:39.68 Lauren Lodge Cal/Nevada (3/29) 4:43.94 Elizabeth Coe Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 4:56.50 Paige Mobley Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 4:58.22 Brianna Blanchard Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 5:00.46 Brieanna Carroll Trojan Invite (3/21)

3000 meters Varsity Record: 10:05.44, Lauren Lodge (3/14/09)Track Record: 10:09.15, C. Salazar/LMU (2/28/09)

Time Name Meet (Date) 10:05.44 Lauren Lodge Cal/Nevada (3/29) 10:21.72 Elizabeth Coe South Florida (3/6) 10:25.79 Brieanna Carroll Gaucho Roundup (2/21) 10:34.45 Paige Mobley South Florida (3/6) 11:21.70 Liz Lyons South Florida (3/6)

5000 meters Varsity Record: 17:59.34, Brieanna Carroll (4/10/09)Track Record: Not Available

Time Name Meet (Date)17:59.34 Brieanna Carroll Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 18:13.21 Elizabeth Coe CSUN Relays (3/14) 18:32.27 Paige Mobley Johnson/Kersee (4/10)19:50.34 Liz Lyons CSUN Relays (3/14)20:35.06 Aneasha Lawrence Johnson/Kersee (4/10)

10000 meters Varsity Record: 37:36.08, Brieanna Carroll (3/28/09)Track Record: Not Available

Time Name Meet (Date) 37:36.08 Brieanna Carroll Cal/Nevada (3/28)

100-meter hurdles Varsity Record: 16.49, Maria Llacuna (4/7/07)Track Record: 16.62, Maria Llacuna/PEP (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 22.60 Erica Gove W.C.T. Challenge (2/28)

Shot put Varsity Record: 10.77m (35-4), A. Myles (4/4/09)Track Record: Not Available

Mark Name Meet (Date) 10.77m Aneka Myles Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

Discus Varsity Record: 34.12m (111-1), A. Myles (4/4/09)Track Record: Not Available

Mark Name Meet (Date) 34.12m Aneka Myles Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

4x100-meter relay Varsity Record: 49.33, Bridgette Walker, Brittany Clark, Rebecca Clark, Amanda Ajdari (3/21/09) Track Record: 50.05, Amanda Ajdari, Bridgette Walker, Brittany Clark, Grace Lanier (3/1/08)

Time Names Meet (Date) 49.33 Bridgette Walker Trojan Invite (3/21) B. Clark, R. Clark, Amanda Ajdari

4x200-meter relay Varsity Record: 1:45.99, Bridgette Walker, Brittany Clark, Amanda Ajdari, Erica Gove (3/14/09) Track Record: Not Available

Time Names Meet (Date) 1:45.99 Bridgette Walker CSUN Relays (3/14) B. Clark, Ajdari, Gove

4x400-meter relay Varsity Record: 4:01.49, Erica Gove, Catherine Lamb, Bridgette Walker, Amanda Ajdari (4/4/09) Track Record: 4:04.82, Amanda Ajdari, Hilary Field, Erica Gove, Bridgette Walker/PEP (2/28/09)

Time Names Meet (Date) 4:01.49 Erica Gove Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) Lamb, Walker, Ajdari 4:04.78 Erica Gove CSUN Relays (3/14) R. Clark, Walker, Ajdari 4:04.82 Amanda Ajdari W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) Field, Gove, Walker 4:07.17 Pepperdine ‘A’ Gaucho Roundup (2/21) 4:08.39 Amanda Ajdari South Florida (3/6) Walker, R. Clark, Lodge

4x200 sprint medley relay Varsity Record: 1:52.11, Bridgette Walker, Brittany Clark, Amanda Ajdari, Erica Gove (3/14/09) Track Record: Not Available

Time Names Meet (Date) 1:52.11 Bridgette Walker CSUN Relays (3/14) B Clark, Ajdari, Gove

4x400 sprint medley relay Varsity Record: 4:36.07, Bridgette Walker, Cath-erine Haas, Lauren Batterham, Hilary Field (3/14/09) Track Record: Not Available

Time Names Meet (Date) 4:36.07 Bridgette Walker CSUN Relays (3/14) Haas, Batterham, Field

Distance medley relay Varsity Record: 12:49.93, Rebecca Clark, Brieanna Carroll, Elizabeth Coe, Lauren Lodge (2/28/09)Track Record: 12:37.54, Kristen Gonzalez, Melani Hom, Claudia Bishop, Laura Mickelson/LMU (2/24/07)

Time Names Meet (Date) 12:49.93 Rebecca Clark W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) Carroll, Coe, Lodge

Amanda Ajdari

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400-meter hurdles Varsity Record: 1:04.74, Robby DeVillez (4/4/09)Track Record: 1:03.62, D. Quiller/LMU (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 1:04.74 Robby DeVillez Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

800 meters Varsity Record: 1:55.84, Eric Magana (4/5/08)Track Record: 1:57.18, D. Williams/PEP (3/1/08)

Time Name Meet (Date) 1:57.04 James Leckie Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 1:57.86 Eric Magana Cal/Nevada (3/28) 1:58.86 Jordan Wozniak Johnson/Kersee (4/10)

1500 meters Varsity Record: 3:59.28, Chris Ogle (5/4/08)Track Record: 4:00.58, Alex Nelson/USF (2/24/07)

Time Name Meet (Date) 4:01.50 Conrad Wozniak South Florida (3/6) 4:07.52 Seth Allison Trojan Invite (3/21) 4:07.53 George Morris Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 4:08.10 Jordan Wozniak Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 4:10.64 Eric Magana CSUN Relays (3/14)

3000 meters Varsity Record: 8:41.02, Conrad Wozniak (2/21/09)Track Record: 8:45.97, Chris Ogle/PEP (3/1/08)

Time Name Meet (Date) 8:41.02 Conrad Wozniak Gaucho Roundup (2/21) 8:55.79 Kenny Smith Gaucho Roundup (2/21) 8:59.05 Seth Allison South Florida (3/6) 8:59.12 Cole Feldman W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) 9:17.50 Henri Floris Gaucho Roundup (2/21)

3000-meter steeplechase Varsity Record: 8:49.70, Ron Pettigrew (1969)Track Record: Not Available

Time Name Meet (Date) 9:45.37 Kenny Smith Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 9:56.26 Seth Allison Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 9:59.94 George Morris Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 10:13.16 Cole Feldman Johnson/Kersee (4/10) 10:21.67 Evan Anderson Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

5000 meters Varsity Record: 14:58.42, Chris Ogle (4/17/08)Track Record: Not Available

Time Name Meet (Date) 15:04.21 Conrad Wozniak Cal/Nevada (3/28) 15:30.36 George Morris Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 15:31.67 Seth Allison Pomona-Pitzer (4/4) 15:39.01 Kenny Smith CSUN Relays (3/16) 15:52.37 Cole Feldman Pomona-Pitzer (4/4)

Distance medley relay Varsity Record: 10:50.28, Conrad Wozniak, Eric Magana, David Williams, Chris Ogle (3/1/08)Track Record: 10:38.84, Oran Arms, Connor Pastoor, Trevor Wiseman, Erich Yanoschick/LMU (2/28/09)

Time Name Meet (Date) 10:53.21 Kenny Smith W.C.T. Challenge (2/28) Derek Pesta Henri Floris Seth Allison

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Women’s Stotsenberg Track RecordsEvent Name(s)/School Time/Distance Date Meet100 meters Brittany Clark/Pepperdine 12.71 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challenge200 meters Amanda Ajdari/Pepperdine 26.28 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challenge400 meters Melani Hom/LMU 1:01.43 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge800 meters Renee Stribling/San Francisco 2:20.57 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge1500 meters Renee Stribling/San Francisco 4:37.50 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge3000 meters Cassandra Salazar/LMU 10:09.15 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challenge 100-meter hurdles Maria Llacuna/Pepperdine 16.62 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge400-meter hurdles Melani Hom/LMU 1:08.39 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge

4x100-meter relay Bridgette Walker/Pepperdine 50.05 3/1/08 W.C.T Challenge Brittany Clark Grace Lanier Amanda Ajdari

4x400-meter relay Amanda Ajdari/Pepperdine 4:04.82 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challenge Hilary Field Erica Gove Bridgette Walker

Distance medley Kristen Gonzalez/LMU 12:37.54 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challengerelay Melani Hom Claudia Bishop Laura Mickelson

Men’s Stotsenberg Track RecordsEvent Name(s)/School Time/Distance Date Meet100 meters Jon Hornberger/LMU 11.38 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge200 meters Adam Stebbins/LMU 22.95 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge400 meters Adam Stebbins/LMU 50.23 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge800 meters David Williams/Pepperdine 1:57.18 3/1/08 W.C.T. Challenge1500 meters Alex Nelson/San Francisco 4:00.58 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge3000 meters Chris Ogle/Pepperdine 8:45.97 3/1/08 W.C.T. Challenge 100-meter hurdles Dominic Quiller/LMU 19.20 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge400-meter hurdles Dominic Quiller/LMU 1:03.62 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge

4x100-meter relay Max Andrews/San Francisco 46.36 3/1/08 W.C.T Challenge Matthew Domenech Joseph Harris Jamaal Myles

4x400-meter relay Adam Stebbins/LMU 3:31.34 2/24/07 W.C.T. Challenge Keyon Mitchell Jordan Legan Reynaldo Barrara

Distance medley Oran Arms/LMU 10:38.84 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challengerelay Connor Pastoor Trevor Wiseman Eric Yanoschick

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Event Name(s) Time/Distance Date Meet60 meters Tiara Dole 8.25 2/3/07 Northridge Relays100 meters Amanda Ajdari 12.47 3/22/08 Trojan Invitational200 meters Amanda Ajdari 25.56 4/4/09 Pomona-Pitzer400 meters Bridgette Walker 58.03 4/4/09 Pomona-Pitzer800 meters Chelsea Wishard 2:19.70 4/11/08 UCLA Invitational1500 meters Lauren Lodge 4:39.68 3/29/09 Cal/NevadaMile Brieanna Carroll 5:29.00 2/3/07 Northridge Relays3000 meters Lauren Lodge 10:05.44 3/14/09 Northridge Relays3000-meter steeplechase Lauren Lodge 10:54.93 4/4/09 Pomona-PitzerTwo mile Courtney Young 11:24.21 3/3/07 UCLA Invitational5000 meters Brieanna Carroll 17:59.34 4/10/09 Johnson/Kersee Invite10000 meters Brieanna Carroll 37:36.08 3/28/09 Cal/Nevada

60- meter hurdles Maria Llacuna 9.64 2/3/07 Northridge Relays100-meter hurdles Maria Llacuna 16.49 4/7/07 Pomona-Pitzer400-meter hurdles Amanda Ajdari 1:07.48 2/16/08 Gaucho Roundup

4x100-meter relay Bridgette Walker 49.33 3/21/09 Trojan Invitational Brittany Clark Rebecca Clark Amanda Ajdari

4x200-meter relay Bridgette Walker 1:45.99 3/14/09 Northridge Relays Brittany Clark Amanda Ajdari Erica Gove

4x400-meter relay Erica Gove 4:01.49 4/4/09 Pomona-Pitzer Catherine Lamb Bridgette Walker Amanda Ajdari

4x800-meterrelay LaurenCarfioli 10:25.75 3/18/06 NorthridgeRelays Kyla Maher Julia Frudden BethBedingfield

4x1,600-meter relay Sarah Camp 22:30.83 3/18/06 Northridge Relays Amanda Gordon Kyla Maher Brieanna Carroll

Distance medley relay Rebecca Clark 12:49.93 2/28/09 W.C.T. Challenge Brieanna Carroll Elizabeth Coe Lauren Lodge

4x200-meter Bridgette Walker 1:52.11 3/14/09 Northridge Relayssprint medley relay Brittany Clark Amanda Ajdari Erica Gove 4x400-meter Bridgette Walker 4:36:07 3/14/09 Northridge Relayssprint medley relay Catherine Haas Lauren Batterham Hilary Field

8x200-meter relay Maria Llacuna 4:05.63 2/3/07 Northridge Relays Tiara Dole Katie Stjernholm Allie Becker Liz Lyons Katie Hyten Aby Uhrinak

Long Jump Tiara Dole 15-10 (4.83 m) 2/3/07 Northridge RelaysTriple Jump Allie Becker 35-1 (10.69 m) 3/3/07 UCLA Invitational

Shot Put Aneka Myles 35-4 (10.77 m) 4/4/09 Pomona-PitzerDiscus Aneka Myles 111-1 (34.12 m) 4/4/09 Pomona-Pitzer

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Event Name(s) Time/Distance Date100 yards Lorenzo Russell 9.4 1969220 yards Lorenzo Russell 20.8 1969440 yards Russell Coe 47.4 1969880 yards Bill Sheue 1:50.20 1965400-meter hurdles Robby DeVillez 1:04.74 4/4/09800 meters Eric Magana 1:55.84 4/5/081500 meters Chris Ogle 3:59.28 5/4/08Mile Larry Conrad 4:04.80 19703000 meters Conrad Wozniak 8:41.02 2/21/09Two mile Jim Backus 8:55.60 1970Three mile Larry Conrad 13:39.0 19705000 meters Chris Ogle 14:58.42 4/17/08Steeplechase Ron Pettigrew 8:49.70 1969

High Jump Patrick Bradford 6-8 (2.03 m) 1969Long Jump Gene Wilson 25-3 3/4 (7.72 m) 1961Triple Jump Gene Wilson 48-10 (14.88 m) 1961Pole Vault John Champion 15-6 (4.72 m) 1966Shot put Virgil Elwess 53-5 (16.28 m) 1953Discus Adrian Davis 158-9 (48.39 m) 1938Javelin Craig Maas 217-10 (66.40 m) 1970

Distance Conrad Wozniak 10:50.28 3/1/08Medley Relay Eric Magana David Williams Chris Ogle

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Texus Francis, Bill McKinneyLarry Conrad & Jim Backus

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Pepperdine Cross Country History

Track and field (along with baseball and basketball) was one of the first three intercollegiate sports sponsored by George Pepperdine College when the school first opened its doors at its South-Central Los Angeles loca-tion in 1937. Under the direction of head coach J. Eddie Weems, Pepperdine track and field teams quickly made their mark at local, regional and national competitions. For example, at the 1939 Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, the tandem of Froggie Lovvard, Jack Russell, Wally Simpson and Stanley Summers ran the two-mile relay in 7:43.40, a mark which stood for 15 years before it was finally broken. Weems and another former Pepperdine coach, Bert Brewer, are enshrined in the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame along with track and field standouts Terry Bell, Jack Bighead, Roy Burleson, Bill Johnson, Wixie Robinson, Jerome Walters and Don Whitney. In the mid-1960s, Ron Pettigrew and Harry Skandera were both All-American cross country runners for Pepper-dine, and they are also a part of the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Although women’s intercollegiate athletics teams were not sponsored prior to the 1970s, female athletes from various schools still competed at local meets. Pepperdine standouts such as Terrezene Brown, Vilma Charlton and Marilyn White each competed at the Olympic Games, and are an important part of the University’s rich athletics heri-tage. Pepperdine men who competed in track at the Olym-pics include Walters, Alvis Andrews, David Kirkland and Pablo McNeil. Cross country and track and field were disbanded when the University moved its campus to Malibu in 1972. However, men’s and women’s cross country teams were reinstituted in the mid-1970s. The men’s West Coast Conference Championships date back to 1975, while the women began in 1985. Pepperdine’s women finished second at the WCC Championships in 1988, 1993 and 1999. The men’s team earned a best-ever third-place finish at the 1997 WCC Championships. Individually, Pepperdine women’s runners have won the WCC race three times. In 1988, Kari Baerg won the 2.98-mile event at the Crystal Springs course, located in Belmont, Calif., in a time of 18:31. The following year, Kim McElhinney duplicated that accomplishment, posting a time of 18:49 in a five-kilometer run at Crystal Springs. In 2000, Rebecca Freebury won the five-kilometer event in a time of 18:18. Chelsea Wishard has been the most decorated run-ner of the Robert Radnoti era thus far. Wishard is the first female runner in program history to post consecutive top-five finishes at the WCC Championships — placing third in 2008 and 2009 — and has led Pepperdine to the finish line over the last 13 races in which she has competed. Jason Kite posted the best-ever individual finish for the men in 1993 when he placed fifth, posting a time of 26:09 in an eight-kilometer run at the Crystal Springs course. Track made its debut on the Malibu campus when a women’s team was established for the first time in 2006, and the men’s team was reinstated in 2008.

MEN’S WCC ALL-ACADEMIC1991 Paul Crotty1992 Paul Crotty1993 Paul Crotty1994 Jeremy Haug1995 Jeremy Haug1996 Jesse Covington Robert Sellman1998 Jamie Hovda1999 Jamie Hovda2000 Tom McMahon2001 Dave Cameron Tom McMahon2002 David Cameron2003 Chad Trammell2005 Chad Trammell2009 Garrett Reim Kenny Smith

WOMEN’S WCC ALL-ACADEMIC1991 Cari Loss1992 Jill Lloyd Cari Loss1993 Kristen Anderson Monica Hester1994 Jessica Youngkin1995 Jamie Mendelson1998 Rebecca Freebury1999 Rebecca Freebury Jorunn Grobey2000 Maaren Allen Jorunn Grobey2001 Laura Beam Monica Keyes2002 Jennifer Crossland2003 Jennifer Crossland Lauren Tyree2004 Tarrah Crowley2005 Tarrah Crowley2007 Brieanna Carroll2009 Lauren Lodge

2009 Men’s ResultsDate Event Race Finish Top Individual9/1 Malibu Oceanside Open 5K 1st/2 C. Wozniak (1st, 15:56)9/12 UC Irvine/Asics Invitational 8K 7th/21 K. Smith (38th, 26:00.30)9/19 UC Riverside Invitational 8K 17th/30 S. Allison (79th, 25:53.1)9/26 Roadrunner Invitational 8K 1st/3 W. Blundell (3rd, 25:15.90)10/17 Bronco Invitational 8K 11th/15 W. Blundell (17th, 25:30)10/23 Titan Invitational 8K — E. Anderson (41st, 28:35)10/31 WCC Championships 8K 6th/8 K. Smith (29th, 26:28) S. Allison (31st, 26:29) W. Blundell (38th, 26:42) G. Reim (43rd, 26:57) C. Wozniak (46th, 27:09) S. King (47th, 27:15) E. Magana (54th, 29:44)11/14 NCAA West Regional 10K 22nd/26 K. Smith (115th, 33:29.19)

2009 Women’s ResultsDate Event Race Finish Top Individual9/1 Malibu Oceanside Open 5K W, 21-38 L. Lodge (1st, 19:14)9/12 UC Irvine/Asics Invitational 5K 10th/13 C. Wishard (8th, 17:53.70)9/19 UC Riverside Invitational 5K 1st/15 C. Wishard (3rd, 17:55.7)9/26 Roadrunner Invitational 5K 1st/4 C. Wishard (1st, 17:45)10/17 Bronco Invitational 5K 8th/17 C. Wishard (12th, 17:43)10/23 Titan Invitational 5K — L. Lyons (25th (19:40)10/31 WCC Championships 6K 5th/8 C.Wishard (3rd, 21:14) L. Lodge (25th, 22:46) E. Coe (31st, 22:57) H. DeWalt (33rd, 23:03) D. Varela (37th, 23:12) M. Doeding (46th, 23:42) P. Mobley (48th, 24:16)11/14 NCAA West Regional 6K 25th/25 L. Lodge (116th, 23:11.09)

Year-By-Year WCC Results Head Men’s Top Men’s Women’s Top Women’sYear Coach Site Finish Individual Finish Individual1975 – N/A 4th – – –1976 – Reno, Nev. DNF – – –1977 – Reno, Nev. 8th – – –1978 – Portland, Ore. 8th – – –1979 – Moraga, Calif. 6th – – –1980 – Los Angeles, Calif. DNF – – –1981 – Moraga, Calif. DNF – – –1982 G. Fitz Moraga, Calif. 8th – – –1983 G. Fitz Moraga, Calif. 7th – – –1984 K. Steele Moraga, Calif. 8th – – –1985 K. Steele Belmont, Calif. 6th M. Mazzano (29th, 38:03) 7th C. Black (28th, 21:36)1986 K. Steele Belmont, Calif. 7th F. Lavandier (35th, 39:45) 5th J. Fulleton (17th, 20:35)1987 K. Steele Belmont, Calif. 7th J. Romero (27th, 38:01) 3rd K. Hughes (8th, 19:27)1988 K. Steele Belmont, Calif. 4th D. Reicheneder (9th, 34:19) 2nd K. Baerg (1st, 18:31) 1989 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 6th D. Reicheneder (10th, 35:17) 4th K. McElhinney (1st, 18:49)1990 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 7th J. Romero (18th, 36:51) 3rd S. Gravel (11th, 20:44)1991 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 5th J. Ferguson (21st, 37.32) 4th J. Fritz (7th, 20:01)1992 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 4th J. Kite (10th, 35:19) 3rd J. Loyd (7th, 19:44) 1993 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 4th J. Kite (5th, 26.09) 2nd S. Rogers (8th, 21:51)1994 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 5th N. Shopay (14th, 27:10) 6th J. Youngkin (7th, 19:08)1995 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 5th J. Haug (26th, 28:26) 6th S. Rogers (14th, 20:16)1996 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 5th C. Shaw (10th, 26:34) 5th N. Fabiana (23rd, 20:07)1997 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 3rd C. Shaw (10th, 27:43) 8th R. Freebury (25th, 21:23)1998 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 8th T. McMahon (21st, 28:11) 7th R. Freebury (11th, 19:55)1999 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 6th T. McMahon (22nd, 28:00) 2nd R. Freebury (1st, 18:18)2000 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 6th T. McMahon (14th, 27:03) 3rd J. Grobey (13th, 19:52)2001 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 4th T. McMahon (9th, 26:30) 3rd C. Carter (16th, 19:52)2002 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 4th C. Trammell (16th, 26:54) 4th L. Tyree (16th, 19:27)2003 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 5th C. Trammell (12th, 26:52) 3rd T. Crowley (14th, 18:59)2004 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 8th L. Rich (13th, 26:35) 7th T. Crowley (17th, 19:16)2005 D. Kampmann Belmont, Calif. 6th C. Trammell (7th, 26:02) 7th S. Camp (26th, 19:26)2006 R. Radnoti Belmont, Calif. 6th S, Hudson (22nd, 26:48) 5th K. Maher (8th, 23:13)2007 R. Radnoti Belmont, Calif. 5th C. Ogle (10th, 25:39) 5th B. Carroll (21st, 22:39)2008 R. Radnoti Belmont, Calif. 5th S. Allison (22nd, 27:13) 6th C. Wishard (3rd, 22:07)2009 R. Radnoti Belmont, Calif. 6th K. Smith (29th, 26:28) 5th C. Wishard (3rd, 21:14)

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