Student Athletes for the Month of January 2010

­Leanne is consistently improving and earning more minutes on the floor, especially in crunch time. Leanne is athletic, long, and has a great first step. She is instrumental in our playoff run and scored key baskets in the win over Highline. She assisted with great team defensive stops in our road win over South Puget Sound. Leanne is becoming a key player that opposing teams will have to watch out for. Leanne is a graduate of Clark's Culinary Arts Department with a 3.86 GPA. She is currently working at The Red Lion at the Quay as an assistant chef.

­­Ryan Anderson

Sophomore, Basketball

­Ryan has been a two-year player for Clark after attending the University of Washington for one year. He is a graduate of Camas High School where he played for Scott Preniger. His work ethic and hustle have provided leadership both on and off the court. He brings a high level of commitment, focus, and maturity to the daily efforts of team leadership. Additionally, he has been involved in the Service Leadership program representing Men’s Basketball in the “Snuggle up and Read” program at Chinook Elementary School. At 6'4", Ryan Anderson is a starting wing averaging 7.1 points and 1.0 rebounds per game. He has a GPA of 3.56.

Student Athletes for the Month of December 2009

­Rene­é­ Tzeo comes to us from Reynolds High School in Portland, Oregon. As a freshman, she demonstrates a strong sense of leadership. Reneé­ has a high basketball IQ, which she gained from playing on a very strong summer-league team. As a student, Reneé­ has a 3.55 GPA.

­­Travis Garrison

Sophomore, Basketball

­Travis Garrison is a 6’5” forward from Evergreen High School. Travis has shown great leadership and commitment to his teammates, the program, and his own development for the past couple of years. Travis’ contribution cannot be measured by statistics alone. Often guarding the opponent’s biggest player and giving up inches and pounds, Travis has shown to be a very strong defender. With a 3.31 GPA, Travis has shown that he is also a leader in the classroom as well.

Student Athletes for the Month of November 2009

­Brittany Henderson led the Clark College cross country team to a fifth place finish at the NWAACC Cross Country Championships on November 14. She placed 4th overall, earning All-American status in the process. Brittany continues to excel in the classroom as well. This spring she'll be graduating from Clark and heading to Eastern Washington University on an athletic/academic scholarship. Brittany is doing all she can to leave her mark at Clark College before she leaves us next spring.

­­Justine Tabor

Freshman, Volleyball

­Justine Tabor, a freshman outside hitter for the Lady Penguins, had an impressive month for November. A leader both on and off the court, in three matches Justine totaled 35 kills and a .250 hitting percentage, along with19 digs. Against Pierce she recorded an outstanding hitting percentage of .390. Her work ethic and passion to be the best is displayed not only on the court, but in the classroom as well. She is majoring in chemistry with hopes of pursuing a career in forensic sciences.

Student Athletes for the Month of October 2009

­Samantha Peppers, a freshman from Columbia River High School, has had an outstanding month for the Lady Penguins. Sam has been a vital part of our success in the month of October. She has scored two critical goals and had two assists, leading the team to great conference victories that have kept the women's soccer team in the play-off hunt going into the last week of the season. Sam's hard work on and off the field is a model for all college students to aspire to. Currently, Samantha is also a member of the Clark Speech and Debate team and maintains 3.3 GPA.

­­Nick Herzberg

Freshman, Soccer

­Nick, a freshman from West Valley High School in Fairbanks, Alaska, has been an outstanding addition to the men's soccer program. Nick was chosen as a captain of the team by his teammates. He has total respect of his teammates because of the way he plays the game. His passion and enthusiasm for the game of soccer is constantly shown on the field. He is an ultimate competitor and a born leader. He has scored three goals this year from a defense position.

Student Athletes for the Month of September 2009

­Brandi Eloff is in her second year at Clark College. She is an ideal student athlete and has maintained a 4.0 GPA all four quarters she has attended Clark. Brandi is also a Student Ambassador and served on the ASCC Judicial Review Committee. Her athletic performances in track and cross country have qualified her for both the Track & Field and Cross Country NWAACC Championships in the last two seasons. She is well on her way to becoming one of Clark's best-ever distance runners. Clark College is very fortunate to have Brandi as part of the Penguin Nation!

­­Mauricio Sanchez

Sophomore, Soccer

­Mauricio has been a great addition to the men's soccer program. He is one of only two sophomores on the team. Mauricio is one of our captains. It is because of his leadership and work ethic that this young team is off to a great start with a record of 4-1 in conference.

Mauricio has sacrificed a lot to be a part of this program. He has put aside a very successful Hispanic TV show and magazine in order to focus on school and the soccer team. His ability to juggle his business, school, and socer has been an inspiration to his team mates and coaching staff.

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