| Marcie Aker |
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 | Class:
Senior
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| Hometown:
Portland, Oregon
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| High School:
Sunset High School
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| Height:
5-2
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| Experience:
HS
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OREGON STATE: Begins varsity running career at OSU during 2004-05 ... now in her fifth year at OSU.
SUNSET HIGH: Lettered 3 years in track and field and 2 in cross country for coach Ken Bell ... in cross country, team Most Valuable Runner as a junior; 2-time Most Inspirational ... ran 19:32 for 5,000-meter course ... in track and field, ran 800 in 2:22; also ran 1,500 and 3,000 ... also played basketball ... National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Majoring in General Science; thinking of a career in dentistry ... born in Portland, Ore. ... parents are George and Cheryl Aker; family includes brother Sean (24) and sister Carrie (26) ... great uncle Vern Olsen played for the Chicago Cubs ... secretary of OSU Pre-Dental Students; volunteer Peer Health Advocate ... top athletic thrill was competing for first place in a cross country race, kicking it toward the last mile and crossing the finish line half a quarter-mile before her competition ... favorite athlete is her brother Sean, because he "knows that hard work and self-motivation gets you to your goals" ... favorite book is Count of Monte Cristo; favorite groups are Pepper, Sublime; favorite vehicle is 1967 Corvette Stingray; favorite food is a Helvetia Tavern hamburger ... chose OSU for its Pre-Dental program and being close to home.
