Mike Gallagher
SR. Highland Park, IL. (Highland Park HS). 6' 148 lb. Major: English. In HS, Mike had bests of 10:03 for 3200m and 16:50 for CC. Hobbies: music, reading. Parents: Mike and Lisa. Siblings: Mark (21). E-mail: gallaghe@grinnell.edu.
Ulfur Grant
JR. Ames, IA (Ames HS). Major: Undecided. 6' 160 lb. Ulfer began running his sophomore year at Ames HS and is Grinnell's top Icelandic cross country runner. He enjoys hiking, traveling and felling trees with his hands. Parents: Asrun Kristmundsdottir and Kannan Grant. Siblings: Thorunn (1) and Cailyn (2). Birthdate: 11/15/88. e-mail: grantulf@grinnell.edu. Quote: "I have a volkswagen. It has a Porsche engine." Ethan Forsgren.
Ethan Heppner
JR. Chicago, IL. (Whitney Young HS). 5' 10 135 lb. Major: Undecided. Ethan had a very fine running career at Whitney Young HS and looks to be an immediate impact runner at Grinnell. Academic interests: chemistry, history, art. Parents: Matthew and Erin. Siblings: Margaret (10), Elaine (8). e-mial: heppnere@grinnell.edu. Birthdate: 3/26/89.
Joseph Hiller
SO. Lewisburg, PA (Lewisburg Area). 5'10" 150 lb. Major: Undecided. Joe ran all four years of high school. His best times include 4:38 (1600), 10:09 (3200), and 16:38 (3 CC). Joe was Most Valuable Runner his junior and senior year, Susquehanna Valley Conference 1st Team, received 4th in CC Districts and 30th in CC State. Joe was the Valedictorian of his high school class, and received the Joseph J. Roy Scholar Athlete Award along with a multitude of other academic honors. Joe lived in New Zealand for a while and his hobbies include ceramics, bass guitar, theatre, and reading in a hammock.
Parents: Bud and Tammy. Siblings: Sara (16).
Erik Jarvis
SO. Edmond, OK (Edmond Memorial). 6'0" 160 lb. Major: Undecided. Erik ran for four years in high school achieving best times of 1:59 (800), 4:50 (1600), 10:03 (3200), and 17:10 (5K CC). Erik was deemed Most Dedicated, Most Improved, and received Regional Honorable Mention in 2007. His hobbies include listening to jazz, playing piano and guitar, reading, and writing. Quote: "The only ones for me are the mad ones…" -Jack Kerouac. E-mail: jarviser@grinnell.edu. Parents: Karen and Jim. Siblings: Liz (26) and Katherine (21).
Dan Krauss
SO. Highland Park, IL (Highland Park HS). 6'1" 160 lb. Major: Biochemistry and Economics. Daniel ran four years during high school. His best times include 2:07 (800), 4:41 (1600), 10:01 (3200), and 15:21 (3 CC). Daniel was a captain for both CC and track. For CC he was named MVP, Most Consistent, Most Improved, and All Conference 2006 and 2007. Daniel has received scholarship and leadership awards, and was in High School Honor Society. His hobbies include biking, frisbee, the outdoors, and he hopes to run an ultra marathon one day. Quote: "Run hard when it is hard to run."-Emil Zatopek Parents: Carol and Michael. Siblings: Matt (24) and Jon (22).
Kyle Lynch-Klarup
SR. Charleston, IL (Charleston High School). 6'1" 165 lb. Major: Undeclared. Kyle ran track four years in high school and cross country for two years. His personal bests are 1:57.5 in the 800 and 0:51.4 in the 400. Hobbies include origami, sketching, and camping. Parents: Amy Lynch and Doug Klarup. Sibling: Erin Lynch-Klarup (22, alumna
Colin McCallum-Cook
SO. Atglen, PA (The Tatnall School). 6'1" 170lb. Major: Undecided. Colin ran for three years in high school achieving the best times 2:04 (800), 4:39 (1600), 17:06 (5K CC). For CC was awarded All County and All Conference in 2007 and was apart of the Div. II State Championship Team (2006) and Runners-Up Team (2007). Colin also received History Prize, Most Dedicated Artist Award, Junior Art Award, Science Award, History Award, Art Award, Motivation Award, President's Prize, Math Award, and was in Cum Laude Society and National Honor Society. His hobbies include music, the outdoors, art, photography, reading, antiques, an archeology. Parents: Lauren and Lee. Siblings: Ian (19).
Ian McCallum-Cook
SO. Atglen, PA (The Tatnall School). 6'1" 168 lb. Major: Undecided. Ian ran four years in high school. Some of his best times include 2:03 (800), 4:32 (1600), and 16:53 (5K CC). Ian was on the Delaware Div. II State Championship Team (2006), was a Delaware Div. II Runners-up, placed 3rd at DISC Conference, and was named All County Performer, New Castle Country 2007. His hobbies include literature, listening to music, drawing, running, and the outdoors. Parents: Lee. Siblings: Colin (19).
David Montgomery
SR. Elmhurst, Ill. (York). Born 12/5/1987 in Downers Grove, Ill. … Son of Mark and Sue Montgomery … Has a brother, Matt Montgomery (22). High School: Attended York High School where he lettered four years in cross country and four years in track … Was an all-stater in both cross country and track and was a scoring member of two state championship teams, as well as a team that placed second in the Nike Team Nationals. Aside from athletics was National Honor Society president and on the IHSA Academic Team.
Austin Redman
SO. Mitchellville, Iowa/Colfax-Mingo
Alex Reich
JR. Mahtomedi, MN (Mahtomedi HS). Major: Undecided. Academic Interests: Environmental studies, Art, Spanish. Alex follows older brother Henry into the program. Alex was his conference CC champion and was 12th at his state meet. shows great potential for Grinnell. Parents: Anne and Peter. Siblings: Henry (20) and Julia (14). e-mail: reichale@grinnell.edu. Birthdate: 07/10/89.
Griffin Smith
SO. Colorado Springs, CO (Cheyenne Mountain HS). 6'2" 165 lb. Major: Undecided. Griffin lettered in cross country in high school and also participated in soccer. His best time is 17:50 in the 5K at 17,000 ft. He was 1st Team All State Academic Team, Rotary Champion, and received the Top Indian Award. Griffin was also a National Merit Scholar, National AP Scholar, German Exam Scholar, and among Colorado Spring's Best and Brightest. Was also awarded the Scholastic Gold Key Award, and the Scholastic American Voices Award. His hobbies include skiing and running, and he also keeps bee hives. Parents: Mark and Bradley. Siblings: Postyn (15).
Chris Wilson
JR. Minneapolis, MN. (Southwest HS). 6' 150 lb. Major: Undecided. Academic Interests: English, Latin American Studies. Hobbies: tennis, photography and reading. Outstanding runner in HS. 16:38 5k CC best. State participant, (team was 11th at state meet), captain since 10th grade. City champion in 800m. Best marks: 2:00 (800), 4:30 (1600). Parents: Kolean and Rich. Siblings: Cory (15). e-mail: wilsonch@grinnell.edu. Quote: "Golf is a good walk spoiled." Mark Twain.
Marcus Zeitz
SO. Redmond, WA (Redmond HS). 5'9" 145 lb. Major: Psychology & English. Marcus ran four years in high school achieving personal bests of 5:11 (1600m), 10:50.7 (3200m) and 17:52 (5K CC) He was also a National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar, and involved in National Honor Society. His hobbies include running, music, writing, reading, and hiking. Quote: "It is our choices, far more than our abilities that make us who we truly are." -Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Parents: Suzanne and Harold. Siblings: Micah (16) and Miriam (14).
