ASHLEY RIUTTA 5-5, Junior Astoria, Oregon Astoria High School

2004: Ran in every race but one as a sophomore … Posted season-best time of 18:23.00 at BEARFETE hosted by George Fox … Finished 37th at NAIA Regionals in time of 22:35.49 … Earned Mighty Warrior award following sophomore season.  2003: Ran in all but one race as a freshman … Posted season-best time of 17:38.54 at BEARFETE hosted by George Fox … Led team in 3 races … Finished 78th at NAIA Regionals in time of 22:56.99 … Named team’s Most Valuable runner following freshman campaign.  HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated with honors from Astoria High School in 2003 … Competed in cross country (4 years), track (4 years), and basketball (2 years) … Earned 1st team all-league, as well as team captain, during senior season … Member of district championship team … Finished 10th at state meet.  PERSONAL: Born in Astoria, Ore. to Ken and Robin Ruitta … Is 1 of 2 children … Has 1 half-brother (Ryan) … Enjoys playing ultimate Frisbee, running, playing violin, and playing softball … Major: Physical Education … Would like to become and P.E. teacher following graduation.  Impact of Corban: “God has really used this place to encourage my spiritual growth as well as given me opportunities to serve Him.”