Julie Garcia Bio - Oregon State University Athletics

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2005-2006) Enters second year in her varsity running career at Oregon State ... now in her fourth year at OSU. (2004-2005) Part of the 4x400 meter relay team that holds the second place spot in school history ... in track, personal best in 400 meters 1:02.07, 800 meters 2:20.18 ... in cross country, 5,000 meters 19:30.09.

CANBY HIGH: Lettered four years in track and field and two years in cross country for coach Tom Millbroke ... in cross country, qualified for state championships both years ... in track and field, all-league first team in both relays, second team in 400 meters as a senior; part of 4x400 relay that placed fifth in state; personal bests of 12.8 in 100, 26.6 in 200, 59.4 in 400 ... Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior ... also played basketball.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Health Promotion; considering a career in nursing ... born in Lubbock, Tex. ... parents are Israel and Lori Garcia ... both parents are self-employed ... family includes sister Leslie (25) ... enjoys SAAC, all sports and friend time ... resident assistant in Finley Hall dorm at OSU and member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) ... former prep teammate, Lisa Allen, plays softball for OSU ... top athletic thrill is finishing one year of Division I running successfully ... favorite athlete is Alexis Serna; favorite movie is Finding Nemo; favorite TV show is The Real World; favorite actor is Denzel Washington; favorite musician is John Mayer; favorite restaurant is Spaghetti Factory ... chose OSU for "my program I'm in, Health Promotion and Education."