Elise Aschwanden Bio - Oregon State University Athletics

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: (2005-2006) Enters second year in her varsity running career at Oregon State ... now in her second year at OSU. (2004-2005) Did not compete in cross country ... joined the team in mid-January ... in track, personal best in the 800 meters 2:22.64, 1,500 meters, 5:10.17.

GRANTS PASS HIGH: Ran cross country for four years under Carl Sniffen ... guard on her basketball team for four years ... participated in track for four years under Carl Sniffen running the 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 3000 meters, and 4X400 relay ... recieved award for Most Inspirational in basketball ... Second Team All-Conference Honors her freshman year ... Lady Caver Of The Season Booster Club Award all four years ... cross country team captain her senior year... honor roll, link leader, and Student of the Month.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Psychology; thinking of a career as a marriage and family therapist ... parents are Ron Aschwanden and Debbi Ayoli ... father is a banker. mother is a nurse ... brothers include Matt (27), David (21), Travis (12) ... sisters include Keri (29) and Jena (25) ... former prep teammate Katelyn VanBrunt joins the OSU cross country and track teams this season ... hobbies are cooking, hiking, going to the beach and hanging out with friends and family .. involved in OSU organization Chi Alpha Ministries ... her biggest thrill as an athlete is "the nerves and feelings you experience from start to finish" ... favorite athlete is Nadia Comaneci; favorite actress is Julia Roberts; favorite musician Jack Johnson; favorite TV show is Saved By The Bell; favorite vehicle is BMW M3 Convertible; favorite restaurant Wild River...chose to attend OSU because it is a great school with a beautiful campus and the opportunity to run for Coach Sullivan.