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Women's Cross Country

Baker University
Women's Cross Country Schedule

2003-04 Season

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

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
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Athlete no answer Hobbies no answer
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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."

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

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!"

Andrea Rae Crall

Junior from DeSoto, Kan.

First season

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
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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."

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

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.

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

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."

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

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."

 


Head Coach Rob Mallinder
Mabee Hall
PO Box #65
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
Phone: 785 594-4580
Fax: 785 594-8377
rob.mallinder@bakeru.edu