| Melissa Penwell |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Eugene, Ore.
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| High School:
Churchill
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| Height:
5-9
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| Position:
Starboard
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OREGON STATE
2008
Primarily rowed in the 7-seat of the Second Varsity 8+ ... Rowed in the Varsity 8+ crew that defeated Victoria in a dual race ... Second Varsity 8+ earned dual victories against Columbia and Washington State ... Second Varsity 8+ raced to a second place finish at the Pac-10 Championships.
2007
Rowed in the 6-seat of the Second Varsity 8+ ... Second Varsity 8+ earned a fifth place finish at the Pacific-10 Championships ... Second Varsity 8+ earned a second place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic ... Second Varsity 8+ earned dual victories over Wisconsin and Iowa at the Big Ten Duals ... Second Varsity 8+ finished in first place at Dexter Lake over Washington State and Stanford ... Second Varsity 8+ earned a dual victory over the University of Victoria.
2006
Novice 8+ earned a dual victory over University of Victoria ... Novice 8+ earned a fourth place finish at the San Diego Crew Classic ... Novice 8+ earned a first place finish at the University of Washington regatta ... Novice 8+ earned a dual victory over Ohio State at the Big 10 Duals ... Novice 8+ earned a dual victory over Washington State ... Novice 8+ finished in fourth place at the Pac-10 Championships.
CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL
Participated track and cross country ... Earned four track letters and two cross country letters... Placed seventh in state competition in 2005 in the 100m hurdles ... Member of the National Honor Society where she was the secretary ... Member of the Honor Roll ... Was an Executive Leadership officer.
PERSONAL
Born in Stamford, Conn ... Daughter of Jessica L'Estrange who is an RN and Michael Penwell who is a project manager for the City of Eugene ... Has one brother, Ben Penwell ... Is double-majoring in Ethnic Studies and Spanish ... Outside interests include track, volunteering, laughing and eating.
