BEN PEARSON 5-11, 156, Sophomore Salem, Oregon North Salem High School

2005: Ran only one race as a freshman before undergoing appendicitis surgery … Top finish was 34th (28:01.70) at the Lewis & Clark Invitational … Was named Most Inspirational by teammates following freshman season.  HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from North Salem High School in 2005 … Competed in cross country (4 years), track (4 years), and swimming (1 year) … Named team captain for two years in both cross country and track … Placed 15th at District cross country meet.  PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Greg and Jane Pearson … Is an only child … Enjoys playing guitar, skim boarding, backpacking, running, and traveling … Major: Intercultural Studies … Would like to become a missionary following graduation.  Impact of Corban: “The opportunity to run at a college level and to pursue my desired career path.”