Grant Glowiak
SO. Western Springs, IL. (Lyons Township HS). Major: Undecided. Grant was an AP Scholar in HS and a commended National Merit Scholar. Hobbies: ultimate frisbee, backpacking/hiking. Parents: Steve and Suzy. Siblings: Sarah (12), Grace (15). Email: glowiak@grinnell.edu. Born 5/3/88. Quote: "I don't understand dieting. If you want to lose weight, start running."
Ulfur Grant
FR. Ames, IA (Ames HS). Major: Undecided. 6' 160 lb. Ulfer began running his sophomore year at Ames HS and is Grinnell's top Icelandic cross country runner. He enjoys hiking, traveling and felling trees with his hands. Parents: Asrun Kristmundsdottir and Kannan Grant. Siblings: Thorunn (1) and Cailyn (2). Birthdate: 11/15/88. e-mail: grantulf@grinnell.edu. Quote: "I have a volkswagen. It has a Porsche engine." Ethan Forsgren.
Tim Hederman
SO. Staten Island, NY. (Michael J. Petrides HS). 6'2" 180 lb. Timothy ran for 4 years in HS, achieving personal bests of 18:18(5km), 11:03(3200m), 4:42(1500m), 2:12(800m), 56.1(400m), and 67.01(400m IH). As a first-year at Grinnell he ran 30:15 for 8k in CC. Timothy was his HS XC/Track Captain(2004,2005), Team MVP XC/Track(2004), President of the National Honor Society, an AP Scholar, and was named a NewYork1/Health Plus Scholar Athlete of the Week. His interests include playing drums and piano, music and philosophy. Parents: Joseph and Margaret. Siblings: John(21),and Megan(16). email: hederman@grinnell.edu. Born 4/9/88.
Calvin Heiling
SR. Redwood Falls, MN. (Redwood Valley HS). 5'10" 180 lb. Calvin has been running for five years in which he has achieved personal bests of 2:16 (800), 5:12 (1600), and 11:47 (3200). He is interested in physics, hiking, and frisbee. Parents: Steve and Sandy. Siblings: Tessa (11), Stacy (25). email: heilingc@grinnell.edu. Born 5/4/86.
Ethan Heppner
FR. Chicago, IL. (Whitney Young HS). 5' 10 135 lb. Major: Undecided. Ethan had a very fine running career at Whitney Young HS and looks to be an immediate impact runner at Grinnell. Academic interests: chemistry, history, art. Parents: Matthew and Erin. Siblings: Margaret (10), Elaine (8). e-mial: heppnere@grinnell.edu. Birthdate: 3/26/89.
Mike Horrell
JR. Leawood, KS. (Shawnee Mission East HS).5'10"" 130 lb. Major: Undecided. The first-year comes in with bests of 2:02 (800), 10:37 (3200) and 17:20 (5k CC). He has a bright future in both sports. Parents: Tom and Karen. Siblings: Sam (22), Katie (17). e-mail: horrellm@grinnell.edu
Tommie Jamison
JR. Portland, OR (Westview HS). Major: History and Chinese. 6' 1" 165 lbs. An outstanding middle distance runner in track, Tommie will be a key player for the Pioneers in cross country this season. He has best times of 1:59(800) and 4:03 (1500) in track. Tommie is a Dean's list student at Grinnell. e-mail: jamisont@grinnell.edu.
Charlie Knuth
SR. Captain. Salt Lake City, UT 6' 135 lb. Major: Charlie has been running all through high school, where he was a major part of his team winning 1 state cross country team title and 1 state track title. His teams also were two-time state runners-up and one-time track state runner-up.
Charlie has bests of 2:02 (800), 4:34 (1600), 10:12 (3200) and 15:46 (5k CC). Charlie was all-conference in CC in all of his first three years at Grinnell. Hobbies include ultimate frisbee, disc golf and cycling. Parents: Rick and Sherrie. Siblings: Alex (19). E-mail: knuthcha@grinnell.edu. Quote: "The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. Prudence is a rich, ugly old maid courted by incapacity." William Blake
Chris Knap
SR. Bay Village, OH. 6' 165lb. Chris has been running for four years and achieved personal bests of 2:04 (800) and 4:43 (1600) in high school. He is interested in all academic areas as well as music and art. Chris was an honor roll student in high school and made All-Conference and All-District teams. Parents: Joe and Jenny. Siblings: Andrew (24). Born 2/19/86. Quote: "Something always comes from the music, anyway."
Dave Krist
SR. Naperville, IL (Neuqua Valley HS). 5'7 140 lb. Major: Chemisty. David returns to the program after a season off. He is a two-time all-conference runner and will likely be one of the best in the Midwest Conference this year. In HS, David had bests of 2:01 (800), 4:26 (1600) and 9:33 (3200). Hobbies: mountain climbing, miniature golf and traveling. parents: David and Mary. Siblings: Laura (19) and James (15)/ Born 8/24/85. e-mail: kristdav@grinnell.edu. Quote: Nothing happens without enthusiasm." Paul Vandersteen
Kyle Lynch-Klarup
SO. Charleston, IL (Charleston High School). 6'1" 165 lb. Major: Undeclared. Kyle ran track four years in high school and cross country for two years. His personal bests are 1:57.5 in the 800 and 0:51.4 in the 400. Hobbies include origami, sketching, and camping. Parents: Amy Lynch and Doug Klarup. Sibling: Erin Lynch-Klarup (22, alumna
Herbie Lynn
FR. Danville, KY. (Boyle County HS).
David Montgomery
SO. Elmhurst, IL. (York High School). 5' 7" 130 lb. Major: Undecided. David had an outstanding freshman year at Grinnell, running personal best times of 15:18 (5k), 32:05 (10k) and 26:05 for 8k cross country. He was All-region and a national qualifier in cross country. David was an all-state runner in both track and cross country in high school and was part of the York HS CC team that were the 2005 National HS Champions. He had HS personal bests of 14:54 (3 mile), 9:11 (3200), 4:17 (1600) and 1:58 (800). He was a captain in CC and track, the president of the National Honor Society at York, and also a member of the Illinois High School Association All State Academic Team. In his free time, David enjoys reading, biking, hiking. Email: montgome1@grinnell.edu. Parents: Mark and Sue. Siblings: Matt, University of Illinois (22). Born: 12/05/1987. Quote: "The circumstances of existence are pretty glorious" - Jack Kerouac.
Ben Raphelson
SR. Bloomfield Hills, MI. 5'8 155lb. Major: History. Ben holds personal bests of 2:05 (800), 4:36 (1600), and 10:24 (3200). Ben was a National Merit finalist and a team captain in HS for both track and CC. email: raphelso@grinnell.edu. Parents: Jeff, Martha. Siblings: Maeve (19), Sam (15). Birthdate: 1/4/86. Quote: "You don't run against a bloody stopwatch, do you hear? A runner runs against himself, against the best that's in him. Not against a dead thing of wheels and pulleys. That's the way to be great, running against yourself. Against all the rotten mess in the world. Against God, if you're good enough." Bill Persons
Alex Reich
FR. Mahtomedi, MN (Mahtomedi HS). Major: Undecided. Academic Interests: Environmental studies, Art, Spanish. Alex follows older brother Henry into the program. Alex was his conference CC champion and was 12th at his state meet. shows great potential for Grinnell. Parents: Anne and Peter. Siblings: Henry (20) and Julia (14). e-mail: reichale@grinnell.edu. Birthdate: 07/10/89.
Henry Reich
JR. Mahtomedi, MN (Mahtomedi HS). 5'10" 150 lbs. Henry was an all-state runner and a National Merit Scholar for Mahtomedi HS. With bests of 2:07 (800), 4:28 (1600) and 9:58 (3200), he gets better as the race distance increases. Henry was all-MWC his first two years at Grinnell in CC and earned Academic All-America honors. He recently spent five months tramping around New Zealand and Australia. Interests: music, flimmaking, nordic skiing. Parents: Anne and Peter. Siblings: Alex (18), Julia (14). e-mail: reichhen@grinnell.edu Birthdate: 7/20/87.
Nick Sparr
JR. Beaverton, OR (Westview HS). 5' 9" 145 lbs. Nick was all-conference in both cross country and track as a sophomore. He is considered one of the top distance runners in the Midwest Conference. Parents: Michelle and Landy. Siblings: Nina (26) and Cameron (18). E-mail: sparrni@grinnell.edu Birthdate: 12/10/1986
Chris Wilson
FR. Minneapolis, MN. (Southwest HS). 6' 150 lb. Major: Undecided. Academic Interests: English, Latin American Studies. Hobbies: tennis, photography and reading. Outstanding runner in HS. 16:38 5k CC best. State participant, (team was 11th at state meet), captain since 10th grade. City champion in 800m. Best marks: 2:00 (800), 4:30 (1600). Parents: Kolean and Rich. Siblings: Cory (15). e-mail: wilsonch@grinnell.edu. Quote: "Golf is a good walk spoiled." Mark Twain.
Ben Zarov
SO. Portland, OR.(Grant High School). 6’0”, 150 lb. Major: Undecided. Ben ran for four years in high school and achieved personal bests of 16:55 (5k), 10:01 (3000), 4:24 (1500), and 2:09 (800). He is interested in music, hiking, and Biology. Parents: Ira and Darcy. Siblings: Emily (37). Email: zarovben@grinnell.edu. Born 11/11/87.
