Kellianne Kleeman

2008: Did not compete in any races.

2007: Finished 39th overall at the Commodore Classic.

2006: Last event of the 2006 Cross County season was the Commodore Classic, running a time of 21:12.

2005-06: In track, during outdooor season, she was a 400m hurdles runner and a member of the 4x400m relay foursome … During indoor season, ran 400m and 800m races.

High School Career:
Senior captain and MVP of track and cross country squads … Earned eight letters … Twice competed at state meet and ran at Arcadia Invitational as senior … Cross country squad won three district titles … Named Southern Oregon Conference Scholar Athlete Award … Junior class president … National Honor Society vice president … Toyota Community Scholars National Finalist.

Personal:
Kellianne Christmas Kleeman … Nickname is ‘Kak’ … Born Feb. 17, 1987 … Daughter of John and Gayle Christmas Kleeman … Has a younger brother … Majoring in neuroscience, with a minor in theater … Owns swimming lesson business … Has 12 years of dance training … Competes in triathlons.

Off the Course with Kellianne:

Favorite Athlete: Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Favorite city: My hometown — Klamath Falls, Ore.

First job I had: Research Tech

Dream job: Neurosurgeon

Item I brought to VU to remind me of home: A vase my little brother painted for me

Not many people know that I: used to be a ballerina.

Dream vacation: Sailing around the world

Favorite restaurant: Ruth[apos]s Chris

Favorite ‘non-school’ related reading material: ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ comic

Favorite class this semester: Neurobioology of behavior

My day can[apos]t start until: I have a cup of coffee.

Best concert I[apos]ve ever attended: The Muppets Live