MELISSA PETERSON 5-7, Freshman Cascade, Oregon Cascade High School

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated as valedictorian from Cascade High School in 2006 … Competed in cross country (4 years), track (4 years), and basketball (1 year) … Named 2nd team all-league in cross country … Earned all-league honors in track for 100 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, and triple jump.  PERSONAL: Born in Salem, Ore. to Dan and Holly Peterson … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 brother (Bryce) … Father, Dan, played football at Pacific University … Enjoys listening to music, working with her church, reading, and running … Major: English Education … Would like to become a English teacher after graduation.  Why I chose Corban: “It has a different feel to it.  The people are friendly and you can tell that God is first at the college.”