ALYSSA POWERS 5-9, Freshman Goldendale, Washington Goldendale High School

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Goldendale High School in 2006 … Competed in cross country (3 years), track (4 years), and basketball (1 year) … Member of 2-time district champions … Was undefeated as a runner in SCAC district during 2005 senior season … Finished 12th at state meet … Recorded personal-best 5K time of 19:34.00.  PERSONAL: Born in Goldendale, Wash. to Mantle and Cheri Powers … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 brother (Dylan) … Enjoys playing saxophone, running, and watching movies … Major: Journalism … Would like to enter the field of journalism following graduation.  Why I Chose Corban: “Everyone seemed like they genuinely cared about my well-being.  I like that it is a small school since I came from a small high school.”