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Baker
University
Women's Cross Country Schedule
2003-04 Season
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Jessica
Lynn Barrand
Sophomore
from Topeka, Kan.
9th
on Baker's All-Time Fastest Women list with 19:51 5k PR
/ 6th fastest 6k in school history with 24:23 on Oct. 18,
2003, in Fayetteville, Ark. / also holds 9th spot on 6k
list / 5th on Fastest Sophomores list at 19:51 / All-Conference
and All-Region in 2002 and 2003
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| Major
Elementary Education |
Community
Service no answer |
| Activities
Ambassadors, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority |
| Why
Baker? "Because I wanted to run, it was small, and
it was close to home." |
| Most
Influential no answer |
| Meal
macaroni & cheese |
Magazine
Cosmopolitan |
TV
Show ER |
| Movie
10 Things I Hate About You |
Actor
Julia Stiles |
Book
Harry Potter |
| Musician
no answer |
Song
no answer |
| Athlete
no answer |
Hobbies
no answer |
| Quote
no answer |
| Coach's
Comments "Jessica
is a feisty competitor with a will and determination matched
by very few athletes. Once she puts her mind and heart towards
being the best, Jessica is hard to stop. With one year under
her belt, I think Jessica will have an outstanding sophomore
year." |
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Lindsey
Michelle Christian
Junior
from Kansas City, Mo.
10th
on Baker's All-Time Fastest Women list with a 19:53 5k PR
/ 7th on Fastest 6k list with a 24:37 on Sep. 20, 2003,
in Lincoln, Neb. / 2003 team captain / All-Conference and
All-Region in 2003 / All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2003
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| Major
Biology |
Community
Service |
| Activities
Lions Club, Cardinal Key, Student Senate, Alpha Chi Omega
sorority |
| Why
Baker? "I loved the campus and the close team relationships." |
| Most
Influential "My sisters, because they are supportive
and awesome ladies." |
| Meal
Mexican |
Magazine
People |
TV
Show Sex and the City |
| Movie
Sixteen Candles |
Actor
Paul Walker |
Book
The Great Gatsby |
| Musician
John Mayer |
Song
no answer |
| Athlete
no answer |
Hobbies
hanging out with my friends and family, running, sleeping |
| Quote
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance
to work hard at work worth doing." |
| Coach's
Comments "Lindsey
is a diligent runner, and has the necessary tools to be an
exceptional cross country athlete. Her love of the sport is
obvious and if Lindsey stays healthy we should see a breakout
year." |
| Most
Influential "Mom and Dad - strong will and encouragement
can get through anything!" |
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Andrea
Rae Crall
Junior
from DeSoto, Kan.
First
season
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| Major
Elementary Education |
Community
Service no answer |
| Activities
Student Senate, Student Activities Council, Alpha Chi Omega
sorority |
| Why
Baker? "small, positive atmosphere, an easy place
to call home" |
| Most
Influential "Mom and Dad - strong will and encouragement
can get through anything!" |
| Meal
Ravioli |
Magazine
People |
TV
Show no answer |
| Movie
Tommy Boy |
Actor
Sean Connery |
Book
no answer |
| Musician
no answer |
Song
no answer |
| Athlete
Julius Irving |
Hobbies
no answer |
| Quote
"Always follow your heart." |
| Coach's
Comments "Andrea,
after struggling with injury for her first two years of college,
will make her intercollegiate debut in cross country this
fall. I look forward to her development as the season progresses." |
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Kerry
Lee Fitzgerald
Junior
from Olathe, Kan.
5k PR of 21:41 set a 2001 conference championship in Olathe
/ nearly duplicated 5k PR with 21:42 a week later at region
championship in Baldwin City / 28th on All-Time Fastest
Women list with 21:41 5k PR
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| Major
Elementary Education |
Community
Service no answer |
| Activities
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority |
| Why
Baker? "I liked the atmosphere and I had the opportunity
to continue running." |
| Most
Influential "My parents, because they love me unconditionally
and support me in whatever I do. I look up to them greatly." |
| Meal
Mexican |
Magazine
Cosmopolitan |
TV
Show Friends |
| Movie
The Wedding Singer |
Actor
Matt Damon |
Book
no answer |
| Musician
Janet Jackson/Tim McGraw |
Song
no answer |
| Athlete
Michael Jordan |
Hobbies
hanging out with friends |
| Quote
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me." - Phillipians 4:13 |
| Coach's
Comments "Kerry
is the only returning member of the 2001 and 2002 conference
championship teams, and along with her 2002 national debut
is the most experienced member on the women's team. Kerry's
ability to get the job done will again make her a valuable
member of the 2003 squad. |
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Megan
Smart
Sophomore
from Topeka, Kan.
Recruited
as a sprinter for track team / 5k PR of 23:37 at 2003 region
championship in Fayette, Mo. / 3200m PR of 13:51 at 2003
Maple Leaf Invitational in Baldwin City
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| Major
Biology |
Community
Service Harvesters, Christmas in
October |
| Activities
Student Senate, Alpha Chi Omega sorority |
| Why
Baker? "It was close to home, small in size and offered
athletics." |
| Most
Influential "My parents, because they are great
role models." |
| Meal
chicken fried steak |
Magazine
Fitness |
TV
Show no answer |
| Movie
no answer |
Actor
no answer |
Book
Tuesdays with Morrie |
| Musician
John Mayer |
Song
no answer |
| Athlete
no answer |
Hobbies
running |
| Quote
"Never stop smiling because you never know who is
falling in love with it." |
| Coach's
Comments "Megan
is a tough track competitor, and a hard worker at practice.
Even though this is her first cross country season, the early
signs are encouraging. I look forward to her cross country
debut." |
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Dorothy
Blair Spencer
Sophomore
from Alma, Kan.
12th
on Baker's All-Time Fastest Women list with 19:56 5k PR
/ 4th on Fastest 6k Races list with a 24:20 on Oct. 19,
2002, in Fayetteville, Ark. / also holds 5th and 10th spot
/ 5th on Fastest Freshmen list with a 19:56 PR / 6th on
Fastest Sophomores list with a 20:05 PR / All-Conference
in 2001 and 2002 / All-Region in 2001
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| Major
Biology |
Community
Service no answer |
| Activities
Student Activities Council |
| Why
Baker? "For the atmosphere that makes you feel at
home." |
| Most
Influential "My Dad, he was the type of person I
want to be." |
| Meal
chicken alfredo |
Magazine
no answer |
TV
Show no answer |
| Movie
Top Gun |
Actor
Orlando Bloom |
Book
Harry Potter series |
| Musician
Incubus |
Song
"Aqueous Transmission" - Incubus |
| Athlete
no answer |
Hobbies
riding horses, watching television, eating |
| Quote
"Your muscles say, 'I'm warm.' Your skin says, 'I'm
dry.' Your brain says, 'Look, a squirrel.' " |
| Coach's
Comments "Blair
is the returning team MVP and is one of the most talented
cross country athletes I have had the pleasure to coach. Early
season workouts indicate that she is in great early season
condition. Blair will again be in contention when the championship
season arrives." |
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Head
Coach Rob Mallinder
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Mabee
Hall
PO Box #65
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
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Phone:
785 594-4580
Fax: 785 594-8377
rob.mallinder@bakeru.edu
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