| Julie Garcia |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Clackama, Oregon
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| High School:
Canby High School
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| Height:
5-6
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| Experience:
HS
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OREGON STATE: Begins varsity running career at OSU during 2004-05 ... now in her third year at OSU.
CANBY HIGH: Lettered 4 years in track and field and 2 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 ... 3.49 GPA.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Public Health and Education; considering a career in nursing ... born in Lubbock, Tex. ... parents are Israel and Lori Garcia; family includes sister Leslie Dorfler (24) ... enjoys volunteering, playing sports, socializing with friends ... resident assistant in Finley Hall dorm at OSU ... top athletic thrill is "the competition and the rush of nerves" ... favorite athlete is Marion Jones; favorite movie is Finding Nemo; favorite TV show is The Real World; favorite actor is Denzel Washington; favorite musician is John Mayer; favorite vehicle is Chevy Silverado; favorite food is Mexican; favorite restaurant is Spaghetti Factory ... chose OSU for its program in her original major, Exercise and Sport Science.
