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MEET THE 2009 GRINNELL COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Charles Adelson
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Anders Ahlberg
SR. Glenview, IL (Glenbrook South HS). 5'9" 135 lb. Major: Undeclared. Anders ran four years in high school, achieving a personal best of 16:13 (3mi CC). He plans to run CC and track as well as swim at Grinnell. His hobbies include cycling, waterskiing, rock climbing, backpacking, and photography. Parents: Robert and Colette. Siblings: Bena (16).
Jordan Bell-Masterson
SO. Riverwoods, Ill. (Deerfield) 5'7" 113lb. Major: Economics. Jordan ran for four years and was JV all-conference. His hobbies include Frisbee. Parents: Bruce Masterson and Susan Bell. Siblings: Jason (25) and Jessica (22).
Ben Burt
FY. Grinnell IA, 50112 (Grinnell High School) 5'11" 140 Major: undecided, Benjamin participated in swimming, cross country and track. He lettered in swimming once, track twice and cross country four times. Benjamin was all conference cross country, and also most improved his senior year. Benjamin's best times are 5k 16:56, 3200, 10:22, and 1600, 4:48. Son of Mike and Diane, three siblings, Bailey, Hannah and Sam.
Paul Bellora
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Griffin Butler
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Sam Calisch
SR. Crawfordsville, IN (Southmont HS). Major: Mathematics. Hobbies: Being outside; Building things. Parents: Doug and Laura. Siblings: Nolan (25). Email: calischs AT grinnell.edu. Born 3/8/88.
Kevin Cashman
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Noah DeLong
JR. St. Paul, MN. (Central HS). 5'10 140 lb. Major: Undetermined. Noah comes to Grinnell after a very fine HS career at Central High in St. Paul. The conference CC champion, Noah participated in two state meets in the sport. Academic interests include Political science, physics and architecture. Team Captain in HS for both track and cross country. Parents: Page and David. e-mail: delongno@grinnell.edu.
Sebastian De Pascuale
SO. Gambier, OH (Mr. Vernon H.S.). 5'11" 150 lb. Major: Undecided. Sebastian ran four years in high school achieving best times of 2:18 (800), 5:20 (1600), 11:15 (3200), 18:05 (5K CC), and 32:24 (5 mi CC). He was an OCC Scholar Athlete, 4 year district team member, 2 year regional team member, and Mt. Vernon News Swimmer of the Year. His junior year was apart of OCC Championship Team. Also participated in National Honor Society, was a three year academic letter winner, and won the Engineering Award. Sebastian's hobbies include piano, cello, backpacking, and hiking. Parents: Juan and Carola. Siblings: Anthony (15), Sophia (14), and Veronica (12).
Shyam Deshpande
JR. Nashville, TN. (University School). 6'2 147 lb. Major: Undecided. Shyam ran track for two years and cross country for four years in HS. His personal bests include 2:06 (800), 4:42 (1600), 10:12 (3200) and 16:47 (5k CC). Shyam's interests include sciences, mountain biking, layaking and rock climbing. Parents: Patti Scott and Jay Deshpande. Siblings: Neel (21). e-mail: deshpand@grinnell.edu. Birthdate: 02/08/89.
Chris Dorman
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Greg Dudzik
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Erik Figge
FY. San Diego CA, 92119 (Patrick Henry High School) 5'10" 150lb Major: undecided, Erik lettered four times in both cross country and track. His best times are 5k, 16:16, 3 mile 15:45, 3200 meters, 10:04, mile, 4:32, and 1600 meters 4:30. Son of William Figge, and Heidi Vogel, one sister Kelsey Figge.
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.
Tim Hederman
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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).
Nathan Kakazu
FY. Madison WI, 53717 (James Madison Memorial). 5' 5" 125lb Major: Political Science, Nathan graduated from high school with high honors he ran both cross country and track. He received the coach's recognition reward. His best times are 17:20 5k cross country, 1600 PR 4:56, and 3200 PR 10:40. Son of Gary and Mary.
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).
Gabe Kringlen
FY. Hyden, Ky. (Mount Vernon HS): Gabe lettered in basketball and track two years each and cross country one year … was a second-team all-conference cross country performer and recipient of his team's Most Improved Runner Award … personal bests of 17:12 in the 5K (cross country), 10:38 in the 3200 and 4:59 in the 1600 … was a two-year member of the Honor Society and career Honor Roll student. Parents: Jim Kringlen and Janice Binder. Siblings: Sam and Ben.
Kyle Lynch-Klarup
SR. SR. Charleston, IL (Charleston High School). 6'1" 165 lb. Majors: Physics and Religious Studies. Kyle ran track four years in high school and cross country for two years. His personal best in the 800 was 1:57.5 and was MVP-distance his senior year. At Grinnell, he has run cross country and track for three years, with a personal best of 26:56.92 in the 8K and 1:55.47 in the 800. Kyle will be a captain in the 2010 track season.
Darwin Manning
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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).
Jack Menner
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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.
Ryan Moorehead
FY. Grinnell IA, 50112 (Grinnell High School). 5' 10" 135lb Major: Undecided, Ryan was on the honor roll, he also received honors such as academic excellence, and academic all-state. Ryan played basketball, baseball, cross country, lettering all four years, also played tennis lettered three times. Ryan was all conference in cross country twice, and qualified for state. His best time in the 5k is 16:34. Son of Tim & Lisa, two brothers Kyle and Nick.
Poojith Padmara
FY. Aurora IL, 60502 (Waubonsie Valley) 5'6" 120lb Major: Economics, Poojith was on the high honor roll, and was also an Indian praire scholar. Poojith lettered in cross country three times, he also was all conference all academic for cross country twice and lettered in track twice. Poojith best times for the three mile 16:57, 2 mile 10:43, and the mile 5:02. Son of Raj and Priya, one brother Rohith.
Taha Rakla
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Austin Redman
SO. Mitchellville, Iowa/Colfax-Mingo
Grant Reed
FY. Paradise CA, 95969 ( Paradise High School) 5'10" 135lb Major: Environmental Science/Economics, Grant participated in cross country and track, he was MVP for both senior year, his best time for the 3200, 10:58. Son of Randall Reed and Linda Davis-Reed.
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.
Francisco Reveriano
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David Salazar
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Mikel Shybut
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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 .
Mike Tylinski
SO. Naperville IL, 60540 ( Naperville North High School) 5'8" 160lbs Major: Chemistry, Michael was on the honor roll for 8 semesters in high school, also received you make a difference award, and academic excellence award. Michael participated in cross country and track and field letter once in both also played soccer. Son of Elaine and Randy, three brothers Tyler, Austin, and Cody.
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.
Ben Zarov
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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).
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