| Elise Aschwanden |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Grants Pass, Oregon
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| High School:
Grants Pass High School
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| Height:
5-4
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| Experience:
HS
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OREGON STATE: Begins varsity running career at OSU during 2004-2005 season...now in her first year at OSU.
GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL: 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...3.5 GPA; 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 Pediatric Nurse Practicioner...brothers include Matt (27), David (21), Travis (11)...sisters include Keri (29) and Jena (25)...hobbies are biking, reading, cooking, rafting, dancing, going to the beach, 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 movie Top Gun and Serendipity; favorite actress Julia Roberts; favorite musician Jack Johnson; favorite food Stir-fry; favorite TV show Saved By The Bell; favorite books East of Eden and Tuesdays with Morrie; favorite vehicle is BMW M3 Convertible; favorite restaurant Wild River...chose to attend OSU because it is in-state, beautiful campus, lots of opportunities, and she had a chance to run cross country and track.
