2008 Profiles
Suzi Anderson, Albia, Iowa5-5, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Earned All- Conference honors in the long jump (third) and 4x400m relay at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Named All- Conference in the triple jump (second) and 4x400m relay at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Was fifth in the triple jump and sixth in the long jump at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Placed fourth in the long jump at the IIAC Outdoor Championships.
2006 (Sophomore): Placed eighth in the IIAC Heptathlon. Her 34-8 1/2 performance in the triplejump at the outdoor Loras Invitational was the fourth best in school history. Was sixth in the IIAC outdoor high jump with a mark of 4-9 1/2 2005 (Freshman): A part of the 4x200m relay team that broke the school record with a time of 1:48.28 during the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships. Placed third in the long jump at the Simpson Twilight Open with a season best leap of 16- 6. Finished third at the Graceland Indoor Invitational in the long jump (16-3 1/4).
High School: A 2004 graduate of Albia High School. Coach was Justin Long. Qualified for the state track meet in the 400m as a junior, qualified for the state track meet in the long jump, 4x100m, and 4x200m relays as a sophomore. Named honorable mention All-State in softball as a senior. Earned second team All-Conference honors in basketball as a senior.
Personal: Born June 24, 1985. Daughter of Tim and Deb Anderson. An athletic training major.
Kelsey Beeding, Muscatine, Iowa
5-4, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Muscatine High School. Coach was Tim Armstrong. Named second team All-Conference in cross country as a senior. Chosen first team All-Conference in the 3000m as a senior. Selected second team All-Conference in the 1500m as a senior.
Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1988. Daughter of Bob Beeding and Cindy Trader. A biology major.
Andrea Benson, Conrad, Iowa
5-5, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of BCLUW High School. Coach was Donna Fiscus. A four-year letterwinner. Qualified for the state track meet as a sophomore and as a junior. Earned All-Conference honors in track on two occasions.
Personal: Born Nov. 23, 1988. Daughter of Mike and Paula Benson. An education major.
Krystal Berger, Jefferson, Iowa
5-6, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Named Academic All- Conference. Posted indoor bests in the long jump and triple jump at the BV Young Classic. Charted outdoor season bests at Wartburg Invitational in the long jump and triple jump. 2006
(Sophomore): Named Academic All- Conference. Ran primarily in the hurdle events. Posted a best time of :9.67 in the 55 meter hurdles and :17.06 in the 100 meter hurdles…Also competed in the long jump with a season best of 14-7 1/4. 2005
(Freshman): Ran as quick as :13.80 (Grinnell Les Duke Invitational) in the 100m during the outdoor season. Posted season best time of :17.97 in the 100m hurdles on two occasions (Simpson Twilight and Drake Jim Duncan). Ran the 55m hurdles in three events during the indoor season and posted a best time of 10:89 at the Cornell Hilltop Open.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton High School. Coach was Kelly Simpson. A three-time state track meet qualifier in the shuttle hurdle relay. Named Academic All-State as a senior. Lettered in volleyball.
Stacey Bonerts, Swanton, Neb.
5-10, So.
2007 (Freshman): Posted four top 20 finishes in the throwing events at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Best placing was an 11th in the javelin. Finished 16th in the shot at the IIAC Indoor Championships.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Tri County High School. Placed third at the state meet in the shot put as a junior and again as a senior. Qualified for the state meet as a sophomore. Chosen Academic All-State as a junior and as a senior. Selected honorable mention All-State in both basketball and volleyball. Served as valedictorian of graduating class.
Personal: Born July 11, 1987. Daughter of Gerald and Marcy Bonertz. Has a double major of accounting and business management.
Aly Bowers, Fairfield, Iowa
5-4, So.
2006-07 (Freshman): Lettered for the Storm in the short sprints. Simpson Basketball. Appeared in 12 varsity games. Scored 12 points and posted four rebounds.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Fairfield High School. Coach was Ron Hunderdosse. Qualified for the state track meet as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. Won four state championships as a member of the Fairfield sprint medley and distance medley relay teams. Distance medley relay established state record in the event (4:03.14) during senior campaign. Qualified for the Drake Relays as a sophomore, junior, and senior. Sprint medley relay team won Drake Relays title during senior season. Chosen first team All-Conference and All-District in basketball as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in softball and volleyball.
Personal: Born Aug. 10, 1987. Daughter of Dan and Deanne Bowers. An elementary education major.
Lauren Bucklin, Bondurant, Iowa
5-7, So.
2007 (Freshman): Selected to the USTFCCA All-Academic team. Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships in the 100m hurdles. Finished seventh in the 100m hurdles at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Her time of :14.85 in the 100m hurdles at the Central Last Chance meet was the second quickest in school history. Competed in the 55m hurdles and 200m during the indoor season.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Bondurant- Farrar High School. Coach was Tom Looft. Won Class 2A state championship in the 100m hurdles as a senior after setting state record in the event. Was part of Bondurant-Farrar Shuttle Hurdle Relay that won Class 2A state title during freshman season. Placed third in the Class 2A state meet in in the 100m hurdles as a junior and sixth as a freshman. Qualified for the Drake Relays on two occasions. Lettered in soccer.
Personal: Born Nov. 30, 1987. Daughter of Gerry and Lauren Bucklin. Undecided upon a major.
Amanda Carson, Alburnett, Iowa
5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): Ran primarily in the steeplechase during the outdoor season, running a season best time of 13:05.40 during the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Saw action in four races during the indoor season, running in the 3000m three times.
Simpson Cross Country: Competed in five events, running a season best 6,000m time of 25:55 at the Augustana Invitational (126th). Finished 17th at the Loras Open. Was 22nd at the Simpson Buxton Open. Placed 26th at the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Cedar Rapids Prairie High School. Coach was Chris Perkins. A four-year letterwinner in cross country. Lettered in soccer, softball, and track. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 15, 1988. Daughter of Mark and Julie Carson. An elementary education major.
Abby Ceynar, Cambridge, Iowa
5-2, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Ballard High School. Coach was Brenda Gorman. A four-time Academic All-Conference selection. Lettered in dance. Won national championship in power tumbling in 2001.
Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1989. Daughter of Kurt and Ronda Ceynar. Has a double major of biology and Spanish.
Jess Christensen, Harlan, Iowa
5-7, So.
2007 (Freshman): Competed in races ranging from 800m to the 10000m during the season. Won two races during the indoor portion of the slate. Finished eighth in the 5000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Was ninth in the 10000m at the IIAC Outdoor meet. Placed 13th in the 50000m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Earned All-Conference honors with a seventh place finish at the IIAC Championships.
Simpson Cross Country: Named All- Region after finishing 34th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Selected to the USTFCCA All-Academic team. Crossed the finish line with a time of 23:44 for a 34th place showing at regionals. Ran four of the top six Simpson 6,000m times in school history during season including the second quickest (23:13) during the UW-La Crosse Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Harlan High School. Coach was Doug Renkly. Team won state championship during senior season. Earned All-State, All-Conference, and All-Southwest-Iowa Conference honors as a senior. Qualified for state cross country meet as a junior after being named All- Conference. Qualified for the state track meet four times.
Personal: Born Aug. 11, 1987. Daughter of Scott Christensen and Janice Christensen. An accounting major.
Jamie Corey, West Dundee, Ill.
5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): Competed in five races during the outdoor season, finishing 15th in the 10000m at the IIAC Championships. Ran six times during the indoor season. Placed 14th in the mile run during the IIAC Indoor meet.
Simpson Cross Country: Posted three top 20 performances in five races. Was 16th at the SimpsonBuxton Open, 16th at the Loras Open, and 17th at the Central Invitational. Ran fastest 6,000m time at the Minnesota Griak Invitational, 25:52, to place 95th overall.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Dundee Crown High School. Coach was Tom Smith. A threetime All-Conference selection. Served as team captain as a junior and as a senior. Team qualified for state meet during junior season. A four-year track letterwinner.
Personal: Born Apr. 4, 1988. Daughter of Jeff and Leslie Corey. Undecided upon a major.
Tricia Davis, Ft. Madison, Iowa
5-3, So.
2007 (Freshman): Concentrated on the 5000m during the indoor season, finishing 13th at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Competed seven times during the outdoor season. Placed 12th in the 10000m during the IIAC Outdoors.
Simpson Cross Country: Turned in a 25th place peformance at the Iowa Conference Championships. Finished 98th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Was second among Simpson runners at the Minnesota Griak Invitational and NCAA Regionals. Ran quickest 6,000m time of year at UW-La Crosse Invitational (24:35). Placed seventh at the Simpson Buxton Open and 13th at Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Ft. Madison High School. Coach was Brian Mendez. A three-time All-Conference selection. Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior and the state track meet as a sophomore. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1987. Daughter of Dan and Shelley Davis. A psychology major.
Chelsey Degen, Algona, Iowa
5-5, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Algona High School. Coaches were Gregg Wellman and Todd Louwagie. Finished third at the state meet as a junior. Qualified for the Drake Relays as a senior. Team won state championship during senior campaign. A first-team All-Conference selection in softball. Lettered in basketball and swimming.
Personal: Born Apr. 15, 1989. Daughter of Joe and Kendra Degen. Undecided upon a major.
Ashley Drogo, Red Oak, Iowa
5-7, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Griswold High School. Coach was Jane Hall. Team won conference championship during junior and senior seasons. Chosen Academic All-State as a senior. Qualified for the state track meet four times. Lettered in basketball and volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society and served as school’s NHS vice president.
Personal: Born Dec. 3, 1988. Daughter of Bob and Barb Drogo. An elementary education major.
Steph Eide, Radcliffe, Iowa
5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete in track for Simpson. Simpson Cross Country: Competed in five events, running a 6,000m best time of 25:07 during the UW-La Crosse Invitational. Finished 21st at the Simpson Buxton Open. Was 39th at the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Hubbard- Radcliffe High School. Coach was Ben Foust. Chosen All-State and All-Conference as a freshman and as a sophomore. Earned All-State and All-Conference honors in track as a senior in the 3000m.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1987. Daughter of Randy and Becky Eide. A psychology major.
Catie Ellingson, Indianola, Iowa
5-3, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was Todd Forret. Finished fifth at the state meet in the 800m in a time of 2:18.63. Was sixth at the state meet in the 1,500m with a time of 4:49.21. A member of the Indianola 4x800m relay team that finished fourth during senior season. Participated in the 2006 Senior All-Star Cross Country meet and finished 16th. A two-time Academic All-Conference selection.
Personal: Born Apr. 25, 1989. Daughter of Keith and Kristi Ellingson. Undecided upon a major. Father Keith served as head men’s and women’s cross country coach at Simpson for a total of 15 years.
Vanessa Evenson,
Muscatine, Iowa
5-7, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Muscatine High School. Coach was Dick Washburn. A three-time state track meet qualifier. Was part of Muscatine’s 4x100m relay team that finished fourth at the state meet during junior season. Qualified for the Drake Relays as a freshman, junior, and as a senior. Lettered in basketball and volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 28, 1989. Daughter of Eric and Barb Evenson. An international management major.
Jennifer Griffiths,
Okoboji, Iowa
5-8, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Okoboji High School. Coach was Rod Lockey. Qualified for the state track meet four times. A member of the Okoboji 4x800m relay that finished third during her freshman and senior seasons. Qualified for the state cross country meet as a senior after earning All-Conference and All-District honors. Earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore. Lettered in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born June 8, 1989. Daughter of Jeff and Patti Griffiths. A pre-dentistry major.
Sarah Hammel,
Dorchester, Iowa
5-7, So.
2007 (Freshman): Earned All-Conference honors in the 4x400m relay at both the IIAC Indoor and IIAC Outdoor Championships. Competed primarily in the 800m during the outdoor season, culminating in a fifth place finish at the IIAC Championships. Won the 800m at the Cornell Hilltop Open during the indoor season. Finished sixth in the 600m at the IIAC Indoor Championships.
Simpson Cross Country: Finished 38th at the Iowa Conference Championships and 106th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Ran the seventh quickest 6,000m time in school history at the UWLaCrosse Invitational (109th). Was fifth at the Simpson Buxton Open. Finished ninth at the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Waukon High School. Coach was Don Steffens. A four-time All-Conference selection. Chosen All-District on two occasions. Earned All-State honors as a junior. A three-time state placewinner in the 1500m. Was fifth in the 3000m at the state track meet as a senior. Holds school records in the 1500m and 3000m
Personal: Born Apr. 3, 1988. Daughter of Charles and Deborah Hammel. A pre-pharmacy major.
Jodi Harding,
Des Moines, Iowa
5-1, So.
2007 (Freshman): Ran primarily in the 3000m and the 5000m during the season. Finished 11th in the 3000m and 15th in the 5000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Was 15th in the 5000m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships.
Simpson Cross Country: Placed 28th at the Iowa Conference Championships. Was 105th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Ran 12th quickest 6,000m time in school history (24:35) during the UW-La Crosse Invitational. Placed 32nd at the St. Olaf Pre-Regional Meet. Finished 13th at the Simpson Buxton Open and 16th during the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Hoover High School. Coach was Megan Smith. Earned All-Conference honors in cross country and track all four years on the varsity. Qualified for the Drake Relays and as a senior. Finished 15th in the 3000m at state track meet during senior sesaon. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Mar. 2, 1988. Daughter of Alan and Debra Harding. Undecided upon a major.
Bailey Harris,
Adair, Iowa
5-9, So.
2007 (Freshman): Saw limited action. Ran in two 800m races during the indoor season, finishing fourth at the Cornell Hilltop Open and fifth at the
Buena Vista Young Classic.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Adair-Casey High School. Coach was Cory Bartz. Named All-Conference as a senior. Qualified for the state track meet in the 200m as a junior. Holds school and
conference records in the 800m. Earned All-Conference honors in volleyball as a senior. Lettered in volleyball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1988. Daughter of Doug and Lonnie Harris. Has a double major of communications and political science.
Alyssa Hedrick,
Council Bluffs, Iowa
5-6, So.
2007 (Freshman): Ran primarily in the short sprints. Finished
18th in 400m at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Simpson Cross Country: Raced five times with a best finish of 24th coming during the Simpson Buxton Open. Was 25th at the Loras Open. Turned in fastest 6,000m time at the Augustana (Ill.) Invitational (26:28).
High School: A 2006 graduate of Jefferson High School. Coach was Doug Muehlig. Holds school record in 4,000m run. Chosen Academic All-Conference three times. Holds a portion of the school record in the 4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, and sprint medley relays. A state meet and Drake Relays qualifier. Chosen honorable mention All-State and Academic All-State in softball. Named Academic All-State in basketball.
Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1987. Daughter of Jamel and Kristi Hedrick. A biology major.
Shannon Heilman,
Orange City, Iowa
5-4, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of MOC-FV High School. Coach was Russ Herman. Qualified for the state track meet on two occasions. Won conference championship in 100m hurdles as a senior. Lettered in softball.
Personal: Born May 10, 1989. Daughter of Jim and Janet Heilman. An education major.
Kelli Hildreth,
Norwalk, Iowa
5-8, So.
2007 (Freshman): Placed 10th in the mile run and 12th in the 1000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Was 12th in the 1500m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Also ran the 800m, finishing fifth at the Central Open in the event.
Simpson Cross Country: Saw action in five events, finishing a season best 12th on two occasions (Simpson Buxton Open and Loras Open). Ran fastest 6,000m time during the St. Olaf Pre-Regional Meet (26:12).
High School: A 2006 graduate of Norwalk High School. Coach was Charity Campbell. Finished 11th at the state cross country meet as a freshman and as a sophomore. Was 12th at the state meet as a junior and 13th as a senior. Was fourth in the 3000m at the state track meet as a junior, ninth as a sophomore, and 13th as a freshman. Placed ninth in the 1500m at the state meet as a freshman and as a junior, and was 15th in the event as a sophomore. Finished 11th in the 800m as a junior. Lettered in soccer.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1987. Daughter of Joe and Aggie Hildreth. An elementary education major.
Laura Hupp,
Scranton, Iowa
5-7, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Selected to the USTFCCA All-Academic team. Named Academic All-Conference. Qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships in the discus. Reset her own school record in the discus with a toss of 150-10 at the Central Last Chance Meet. Earned All-Conference honors in the discus with a third place finish.
2006 (Sophomore): Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships in the discus with a school record toss of 139-7. Won the discus at the Simpson Invitational and the Grinnell Young Classic. Also competed in the weight throw, shot, and hammer.
2005 (Freshman): Qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships in the discus with a school record toss of 135-8 at the Simpson Twilight Open. Finish sixth in her flight at nationals. Won the discus at the Drake Jim DuncanInvitational and the Wartburg Open. Also competed in the hammer and javelin during the outdoor campaign.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Jefferson- Scranton High School. Coach was Kelly Simpson. A three-time state placewinner in the discus. Finished second at the state meet as a senior, fourth as a junior, and eighth as a sophomore. Won conference and district championships as a sophomore, junior, and as a senior. Went undefeated in the discus during her junior and senior regular seasons. Finished third at the Drake Relays as a junior and fifth as a senior. A member of the All-State band and chorus. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Mar. 7, 1986. Daughter of Steve and Nancy Hupp. Has a double major of biochemistry and music.
Kayla Knaack,
Correctionville, Iowa
5-5, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Named Academic All- Conference. Won two events during the indoor season, the shot and the weight throw at the Graceland Invitational. Finished sixth in the weight throw at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Was fifth in the shot at the IIAC Outdoor Championships.
2006 (Freshman): Placed sixth at both the indoor and outdoor Iowa Conference Championships in the shot put. Threw a best in the shot 41-1 3/4 during the indoor season. Competed in the weight, hammer, javelin, and discus during season.
High School: A 2005 graduate of River Valley High School. Coach was Marissa Forbes. Finished third at the state meet in the shot put as a junior and as a senior. Won conference championships in the shot, 4x100m relay, and 4x200m relay during career. A four-time Academic All-Conference selection. Lettered in basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Personal: Born Sept. 4, 1986. Daughter of Dale and Vickie Knaack. A pre-med major.
Ashley Kuehn,
Durant, Iowa
5-10, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Durant High School. Coach was John Ibeling. Qualified for the state cross country meet as a freshman and as a sophomore. Lettered in track.
Personal: Born Dec. 16, 1988. Daughter of Rick and Julie Kuehn. A forensic science major.
Katie Luzum,
Ft. Atkinson, Iowa
5-4, So.
2007 (Freshman): Saw action in the 800m, 1500m, and mile races during the indoor season. Indoor best performance was a sixth in the 1000m at the Cornell Hilltop Open. Ran in the 800m and 1500m during the outdoor season. Finished 22nd in the 1500m at the IIAC Championships.
Simpson Cross Country: Competed in five events, running a season best 6,000m time of 26:35 at the Augustana (Ill.) Invitational. Finished 23rd at the Simpson Buxton Open. Was 32nd at the Loras Open.
High School: A 2006 graduate of South Winneshiek High School. Coach was Kevin Kearney. A three-time All-Conference selection. Earned All-Conference honors in track three times. Chosen honorable mention All-Conference in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1987. Daughter of David and Colleen Luzum. An athletic training major.
Molly Sabers,
Iowa City, Iowa
5-8, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of City High School. Coach was Terry Coleman. A member of the City shuttle hurdle relay that won the state championship and the Drake Relays title during senior season. Finished third in the 400m hurdles at the state meet as a junior, fourth as a senior, fifth as a sophomore, and eighth as a freshman. Was part of City 4x400m relays that came in fourth during junior and senior seasons. Earned elite All-State honors as a senior. A four time Drake Relays qualifier. A member of three state cross country champions at City High. Was class valedictorian and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 11, 1989. Daughter of Dan and Debbie Sabers. Has a double major of biology and Spanish.
Emily Salberg,
Ireton, Iowa
5-2, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Reset school record in the steeplechase on two occasions, lowering the mark to 11:56.05 during the Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships. Finished fifth in the steeple at the Iowa Conference meet. Tallied a ninth place finish in the 800m at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships. Was fourth in the 800m at the Wartburg Outdoor Invitational. Placed fourth in the 1500m at the Central Outdoor Invitational. Charted an eighth place showing in the 3000m at the Wartburg Outdoor Invitational.
Simpson Cross Country: Finished 29th at the Iowa Conference Championships and 114th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Posted season best time of 24:54 at UW-La Crosse Invitational (158th). Was 29th at the St. Olaf Pre-Regional Meet. Season best placing of 10th came during the Simpson Buxton Open.
2006 (Sophomore): Finished fourth in the 5000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships. Won the 800m at the Buena Vista Indoor Open. Competed in only three events during the outdoor season.
Simpson Cross Country: Posted the second best finish among the Storm runners in all eight varsity meets. Ran career and season best 6,000m time at Augustana Invitational (23:36). Charted a 23rd place showing at the Iowa Conference Championships. Finished 72nd at the NCAA Regional Championships.
2005 (Freshman): A part of the distance medley relay team that broke the school record (12:46.26) during the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Won 800m at the Wartburg Open during outdoor season. Was ninth in the 800m and 12th in the 1500m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships.
Simpson Cross Country: Finished 27th at the IIAC Championships. Placed 86th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Ran a season best time of 24:03 at the Augustana Invitational.
High School: A 2004 graduate of West Sioux High School. Coaches were Randy Fischer and Steve Halligan. Finished sixth at the state cross country meet as a freshman and eighth as a junior. Named All-Conference three times. Qualified for the state track meet in the 3000m four times. Was a member of the West Sioux 4x800m relay teams that qualified for the state meet during sophomore and senior seasons. Ran on the West Sioux Distance Medley relay that ran at state during senior campaign. Lettered in basketball. A member of the National Honor Society. Graduated first in her 52-member high school class.
Personal: Born June 29, 1985. Daughter of Rick and Carol Salberg. Has a double major of athletic training and exercise science.
Kristin Simpson,
Jefferson, Iowa
5-1, So.
2007 (Freshman): Competed primarily in the 3000m during the indoor season with a best placing of 11th coming at the Buena Vista Young Classic. Concentrated on the steeplechase during the outdoor season. Turned in a 19th place showing at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Finished 40th at the Iowa Conference Championships and 129th at the NCAA Regional Championships. Ran quickest 6,000m time of the year at the UW-La Crosse Invitational (24:50). Was 19th at the Simpson Buxton Open and 21st at the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton High School. Coach was father Kelly Simpson. A three-time state cross country meet qualifier. Named Academic All-State as a senior. Won 3000m conference championship as a sophomore. An E. Wayne Cooley Scholar-Athlete finalist.
Personal: Born Apr. 6, 1988. Daughter of Kelly and Jan Simpson. A communications major.
Aleyna Squillaci,
Lake Villa, Ill.
5-5, Fr.
A 2007 graduate of Grayslake Central High School. Coaches were Joel Peebles, Glen Roeck, and Sarah Palmberg. Lettered in cross country and track.
Personal: Born June 23, 1989. Daughter of Dominic and Sue Squillaci. Has a double major of biology and Spanish.
Kellie Whitney,
Oshkosh, Wis.
5-5, So.
2007 (Freshman): Reset school record in the indoor triple jump with a leap of 36-0 3/4. Won the triple jump at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships. Finished sixth in the triple jump at the IIAC Outdoor Championships. Simpson Soccer: Third on the squad in goals (5) and fourth on the team in points (11). Fifth on the team in shots (21)
High School: A 2006 graduate of North High School. Did not compete in high school soccer. A two-time State track meet qualifier in the 300m hurdles and the triple jump. Chosen second team All-Conference in the 300m hurdles as a junior and as a senior. Named honorable mention All-Conference in the 300m and and triple jump as a junior and as a senior. Holds school records in teh triple jump (36-2 1/2) and 300m hurdles (:47.46). Lettered in diving.
Personal: Born Apr. 17, 1988. Daughter of Chris and Linda Whitney. Undecided upon a major. Sister Tracie McCulla is a former Simpson women’s soccer player and current Storm assistant coach.