Hillory Davis - JR, Colorado Springs, CO

Height: 5-6
Weight:
Class: Junior
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Air Academy HS

Cora Gann - FR, Colorado Springs, CO

Height: 5-7
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Pine Creek HS

Preferred Name (First and Last): Cora Gann
Hometown: Colorado Springs
Parents: Shandarin and Bryan Gann
Siblings: 4 - Kasha, Kyler, Tessa, Haley
Best Thing About Gunnison: The mountains and lake... the environment!
Why I decided to come to Western State: small school = individual attention
Hobbies: Skiing, running, singing
Favorite Pro Athlete: Lance Armstrong
Favorite Music Artist: Hannah Montana!
Favorite TV Show: Hannah Montana
Favorite Book: The Kite Runner
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Europe
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Try my best and everything will work out
Biggest Pet Peeve: When someone's hair is tucked in their shirt
Most Influential Person: My Mom
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Pay for my college and pay off my sister and parent's bills

Height: 5-5
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Gunnison, Colo.
High School: Gunnison HS

Preferred Name (First and Last): Anna George
Nicknames: Anna; Annika calls me Georgie
Hometown: Gunnison
Parents: Greg and Patty George
Siblings: Chad George
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Braiding my hair
Goals for the season: Make the conference team
Best Thing About Gunnison: Small town
Why I decided to come to Western State: To run and my house is 6 blocks away
Hobbies: Running, hanging out with friends
Favorite Pro Athlete: Steve Prefontaine
Favorite Music Artist: Secondhand serenade,Taylor Swift, Nickelback
Favorite TV Show: I dont have time to watch tv
Favorite Book: The Killer Angels
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Australia or Germany
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: That High School wasn't the best time of your life
Biggest Pet Peeve: People that walk slow in front of you on purpose
Most Influential Person: My dad
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Go on a real vacation
Most Prized Possesion: My grandma's bracelet from when she was a child

Height: 5-5
Weight:
Class: Junior
Hometown: Mendocino, Calif.
High School: Mendocino HS

Preferred Name: Annika
Nicknames: Howie, Anz, captain beefcake
Hometown: Mendocino, CA
Parents: Robert and Sasha
Goals for the season: To win!
Best Thing About Gunnison: Great places to run and fun things to do outside
Why I decided to come to Western State: Running and try something new
Hobbies: Running, swimming, adventures,watching movies with the homies
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kara Goucher, Ryan Hall
Favorite TV Show: FRIENDS
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Greece, New Zealand, Fiji
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Everything always turns out ok
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Never worry about making rent or buying groceries
Most Memorable Race: Nationals 2008
Favorite Workout: Anything that isn't in the pool
Favorite Running Trail: Upper Upper, Snodgrass, Chicken

Emily Kirchhofer - RS FR, Denver, CO

Height: 5-5
Weight:
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
High School: Arapahoe HS

Preferred Name (First and Last): Emily Kirchhofer
Hometown: Centennial, CO
Parents: Mark and Linda
Siblings: Nate
Goals for the season: Make the team as great as it can be
Best Thing About Gunnison: The sunshine
Why I decided to come to Western State: Being in a small town and a small school located in and close to wonderful places
Hobbies: Guitar, dancing, reading, and listening to music
Favorite Music Artist: The Beatles
Favorite TV Show: House
Favorite Book: Life of Pi
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: I would go everywhere!
Most Influential Person: My dad
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Try to make a difference in this world
Most Prized Possession: Family
Favorite Workout: 400 repeats on track
Favorite Running Trail: Coaster
Favorite College Course: Conference in Grand Junction

Lauren Kleppin - JR, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Height: 5-3
Weight:
Class: Junior
Hometown: South Milwaukee, Wis.
High School: South Mikwaukee HS

Preferred Name: Lauren Kleppin
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Parents: Kathryn Bachmann, Richard Kleppin
Siblings: Chase Kleppin (18)
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: WIAA Div. I State Champion 2006, School Record in 3200 m and 1600 m
3x MVP, South Milwaukee Athlete of the Year 2006-2007
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honor Roll
Previous school Honors/Achievements/Records: Member of 2007 Mountain West Conference Championship Team (Colorado State University).
Goals for the season: To contribute to a winning team.
Best Thing About Gunnison: All the outdoor activities.
Why I decided to come to Western State: It's something completely different than I am used to.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, longboarding, painting and kayaking.
Favorite Pro Athlete: Aaron Rogers
Favorite Music Artist: Rise Against
Favorite TV Show: Survivors
Favorite Book: Into the Wild
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Australia
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Sometimes they were wrong.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Underestimators
Most Influential Person: Have not met them yet.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a boat
Most Prized Possesion: My Subaru

Sarah Lyle - SO, Aurora, CO

Height: 5-4
Weight:
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Aurora, Colo.
High School: Smoky Hills HS

Sophie McNeely - FR, Denver, CO

Height: 5-2
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
High School: Araphaoe HS

Preferred Name: Sophie McNeely
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
Parents: William and Jill
Siblings: Westen
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements:
3x letter in Cross Country and Track.
Team Captain for Cross Country and Track senior year
Personal records; 5K: 19:35, 2mile: 11:25, mile 5:23, 800M: 2:22
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honor Roll
High School Extracurricular Activities: Running!! Cross Country and Track.
Best Thing About Gunnison: The scenery.
Why I decided to come to Western State: To run for and with the best team.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends and having fun!
Favorite Book: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.
Most Influential Person: My mom.

Chelsey Oeffler - FR, Evergreen, CO

Height: 5-6
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Evergreen, Colo.
High School: Evergreen HS

Preferred Name: Chelsey Oeffler
Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Parents: Lily and Paul Oeffler
Siblings: Sarah Oeffler
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: Honorable mention in cross country junior year, 2nd team all conference in cross country senior year, 1st team all conference senior year track. 9 varsity letters
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Honorable mention in academics
High School Extracurricular Activities: Cross Country, Track, High school soccer and club soccer.
High School Team Achievements: My team competed at state all four years of high school. Our girls varsity cross country team received 1st place the Liberty bell meet in '07, my team also received 1st at leagues in ‘08 and my girls 4 by 800 received first at league this year.
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: drinking tons of water
Goals for the season: To break High school Personal records
Best Thing About Gunnison: it's a small town
Hobbies: Running, and soccer
Favorite Pro Athlete: Tony Parker
Favorite TV Show: The office
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Africa
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: to not worry about everything
Biggest Pet Peeve: Negativity
Most Influential Person: My parents
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy tickets to the World Cup

Cassie Ortiz - FR, Fort Collins, CO

Height: 5-1
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Windsor, Colo.
High School: Rocky Mountain HS

Preferred Name: Cassie Ortiz
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado.
Parents: David and Annette Ortiz.
Siblings: Joshua, Victoria and Alexis Ortiz.
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records:
4 year varsity letter in cross country and track,
4 year honor athlete
3 year state cross country participant,
2 year academic all state in both cross country and track,
Personal Records: 19.35 5k, 11.51 2 mile, 5.33 mile, 2.27 800m .
High School Acadmeic Honors/Achievements: Honor roll, graduated with honors, National Society of High School Scholars.
High School Team Achievements:
2006: 2nd place team at state meet, 3rd at conference.
2007: 2nd at conference.
2008: 3rd at regionals, 3rd at conference.
Goals For The Season: Break high school p.r. and train smart .
Why I decided to come to Western State: To run cross country and for the Exercise and Sports Science program.
Hobbies: Running and being in the outdoors.
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Europe.
My biggest pet peeve: People keeping secrets.
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a beach house.

Julianne Payton - JR, Woodland Park, CO

Height: 5-6
Weight:
Class: Junior
Hometown: Woodland Park, Colo.
High School: Woodland Park HS

Preferred Name: Julianne Payton
Hometown: Woodland Park, CO
Parents: Ron and Annette Payton
Siblings: Andrew Payton
Western Sate Academic Honors/Achievements: 2-Time Academic All-American, 2009 RMAC Scholar athlete of the Year, Western State Academic Cross Country All-American, 2-Time All-Region, 2-Time All-Conference (cross country), 2-Time All-Conference (track), 2008 Cross Country Team
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: Co-Captain
2007 Woodland Park High School Female Athlete of the Year, 2007 MVP
WPHS Track, Placed 5th at 2007 Colorado State Championships in 3200m, 2007 Metro-League Champion in 3200m, 2007 Regional Champion in 3200m, Selected Colorado Springs Gazette 3200m Runner of the Year, named 2003 Freshman of the Year for Cross Country at WPHS, 4-Time Team Captain (Cross Country and Track)
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:Academic 6-Time All-Colorado Academic 1st Team, Graduated Top 5% of high school,Principal's Honor Roll 8 Consecutive Semesters, Selected 2007 Champion's Banquet Cross Country Honoree
High School Extracurricular Activities:Member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, Member of elite singing groups Madrigals and Select Ladies Ensemble
High School Team Achievements: 2004 Colorado Springs Metro League Track and Field Champions,2006 Colorado Springs Metro League Cross Country Champions, 2007 4x800m Relay Colorado Springs Metro League Champions, 2007 All-State 4x800m Relay Team
Goals for the season: Women to place in top 2 at Nationals
Best Thing About Gunnison: It's gorgeous in the summer!
Why I decided to come to Western State: Small school in the mountains
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kara Goucher
Favorite Music Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite TV Show: Friends
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Nothing in life comes easy
For returners: Most Memorable Race: 2008 Cross Country Nationals
For returners: Favorite Workout: W Mountain Hills
For returners: Favorite Running Trail:401
For returners: Favorite College Course: Slippery Rock, PA

Tara Richardson - FR, Wiggins, CO

Height: 5-6
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Wiggins, Colo.
High School: Wiggins HS

Preferred Name: Tara Richardson
Hometown: Wiggins Colorado
Parents: John Richardson
Siblings: Josh Richardson, 20yrs
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: State runner-up in 2mile for 3 years, 2nd and 4th in 4 by 800, 7th, 8th, and 9th in the mile. Regional Champion in cross country in 2007, MVP in basketball for 2 years
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: National Honor Society,Honor Roll,Valedictorian
High School Extracurricular Activities: Student Government, Drama, Honor Society, LULAC, FBLA, Class Officer
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals:Spaghetti!
Goals for the season: PR in all my races, and build confidence
Best Thing About Gunnison: the people, and trails to run on
Why I decided to come to Western State: To run for one of the best teams in the nation, and I like the small school atmosphere
Hobbies: running, softball, basketball, reading, bowling
Favorite Pro Athlete: Kara Goucher
Favorite Music Artist: Queen
Favorite TV Show: Hell's Kitchen
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Australia
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: I would miss my dad's home cooking!
Biggest Pet Peeve: when my shoe laces rub against my ankles!
Most Influential Person: Dad
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: buy a mini cooper, and a new house for my dad

Julia Saunders - FR, Akron, CO

Height: 5-7
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Akron, Colo.
High School: Akron HS

Preferred Name: Julia Saunders
Hometown: Akron, Colorado
Parents: Josh and Chris Saunders
Siblings: Two sisters, Thea and Ella
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: All Conference Cross Country 2008, All State Track and Field 2006 and 2009, All State Honorable mention 2007,2008. All Conference Volleyball 2007, All Conference Honorable Mention Volleyball 2008. School Record in 3200, 1600, 4x800, and 4x400.
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Academic Letter, Academic Honor Senior, co-Valdictorian
High School Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball, Track, BasketballHigh School Team High School Team Achievements/Honors: As a team in 2006 we were regional champs, and state runners up. In 2007 we specific years - include were regional runner up and state runner up. In 2008 we were regional runner up, and state runner up. In 2009 Regional Champions, State Champions 2A
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Socks
Goals for the season: a good attitude
Why I decided to come to Western State: Not too far, but not too close.
Hobbies: Swimming, music
Favorite TV Show: so you think you can dance
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: somewhere with a beach!
Most Influential Person: Mother
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Build a pool in my backyard!
Most Prized Possesion: my bed

Sylvia Violett - SO, Powell, Wyoming

Height: 5-8
Weight:
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Powell, Wyo.
High School: Powell HS

Preferred Name: Sylvia Violett
Nicknames: Syl, SV, Violett, Purple, Willie
Hometown: Powell Wyoming
Parents: Randy & Lisa Violett
Siblings: Nicole & Ashley Violett
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements: Nine time letter winner earning the gold level athletic award. Jim David Scout-heart award. Made All-State in Cross Country and Track.
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Four year academic letter winner. Recipient of the Daniels Fund Scholarship
High School Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, FFA, 4-H, and Volleyball
High School Team High School Team Achievements/Honors: 2006 3A State Cross Country Champions, 2007 3A State 4X800relay Champions
Pre-meet superstitions/rituals: Three days before a race carbo load, morning of a race eat oatmeal, banana, toast with peanut butter, and drink my dad’s special smoothie. Then a couple of hours before the race eat cooked plain noodles.
Goals for the season: To run new PR’s
Best Thing About Gunnison: The summer time and the amazing people here
Why I decided to come to Western State: To pursue a major in Exercise Sport Science, running, and A LOT of family here
Hobbies: Anything outside
Favorite Pro: Athlete Scottie Pippen
Favorite Music Artist: Jimmy Buffet
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Book: The Bleachers
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Italy
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: choose your friends wisely
Biggest Pet Peeve: Crying and noise children in public settings
Most Influential Person: Coach Baily (high school assistant basketball coach)
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Finish College, travel, and live life
Most Prized Possesion: Tooth brush
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Conference track 2009 steeple chase
For returners: Favorite Workout: 400 repeats on the track
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: Mill creek
For returners: Favorite College Course: Boulder

Angela Vitulli - FR, Colorado Springs, CO

Height: 5-6
Weight:
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Coronado HS

Preferred Name: Angela Vitulli
Hometown: Colorado Springs
Parents: Debbie and Brian
Siblings: Danielle
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: Top 5% of graduating class
High School Extracurricular Activities: National Honors Society
Best Thing About Gunnison: Small town
Why I decided to come to Western State: Great location
Hobbies: backpacking, skiing, ceramics
Favorite Music Artist: Dave Matthews
Favorite TV Show: 24
Favorite Book: Into Thin Air
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: New Zealand

Rachel Webb - RS FR, Salt Lake City, Utah

Height: 5-7
Weight:
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
High School: Skyline HS

Preferred Name: Rachel Webb
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Parents: Sharon and Dan
Siblings: Adam
Western State Academic Honors/Achievements/Honors: In Western State Honors Program
HighSchool Athletic Honors/Achievements/Records: USATF XC Junior Olympic Nationals 2004- 5th in the nation for my age group High School Athletic Cross Country State 2004- First at xc regionals, third place xc state 19:10 2005- regionals- first at 800 m (2:23), 1600m, and 3200m (12:24). State track- 4th in 3200m, 3rd in 1600m. Fall 2005- Regionals xc - First (19:10) Track 2008- Regionals- First in 800m and 1600m, State- 3rd in 800m (2:15)
High School Academic Honors/Achievements: National Honors Society, various music awards
High School Extracurricular Activities: Piano, Trombone, Jazz Band, Getting Injured
High School Team Achievements: 2004- XC girls First in Region
2005- track region- first in 4x4, track state- first in medley relay, Track girls won Regionals 2007- xc girls second in 5A state meet
Goals for the season: Make top seven
Best Thing About Gunnison: How close I am to the outdoors
Why I decided to come to Western State: Good running program, and small town in the middle of the outdoors
Hobbies: Getting injured, reading, eating, biking, aqua jogging (WOOO), piano
Favorite Pro Athlete: Allyson Felix
Favorite Music Artist: Chopin
Favorite Book: Our Mutual Friend
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Iceland
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: take your vitamins
Biggest Pet Peeve: The sound of plastic bags
Most Influential Person: My brother
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Pay for college, then travel and volunteer around the world. Or.. go to space.
Most Prized Possesion: Most definitely my deoderant haha
For returners: Most Memorable Race: Conference Indoor Track- winning the 4x400m
For returners: Favorite Workout: Waterfalls on track
For returners: Favorite Running Trail: River