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Cross Country Runner
Over three miles. That's the minimum I run on a daily basis when in season. Some days, it is closer to eight miles. Why do I share these numbers with you? Because the simple fact that I am a cross country runner should tell you a lot about what I will bring to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's campus.

Cross Country runners are good teammates. We always have each other's backs and support each other in most of the things we do. We like to have fun while in school, but when it comes to education we take it very seriously. At Little Chute High School, we are academic role models and the go-to group for spirit days.

Dedication is just one of the many words you could use to describe cross country runners. We are very committed in what

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