2009 Women's Cross Country Roster

Matt Smith - Gunnison Country Times
Matt Smith - Gunnison Country Times

Lauren Kleppin

  • Height 5-3
  • Class Junior
  • High School South Mikwaukee HS
  • Hometown South Milwaukee, Wis.

Biography

MEET LAUREN

Preferred Name: Lauren Kleppin
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Parents:  Kathryn Bachmann, Richard Kleppin
Siblings:  Chase Kleppin (18)
High School Athletic Honors/Achievements:
 WIAA Div. I State Champion 2006, School Record in 3200 m and 1600 m
3x MVP, South Milwaukee Athlete of the Year 2006-2007
High School Academic Honors/Achievements:
Honor Roll
Previous school Honors/Achievements/Records: Member of 2007 Mountain West Conference Championship Team (Colorado State University).  
Goals for the season: To contribute to a winning team.  
Best Thing About Gunnison: All the outdoor activities. 
Why I decided to come to
Western State: It's something completely different than I am used to. 
Hobbies: Snowboarding, longboarding, painting and kayaking.  
Favorite Pro Athlete:
Aaron Rogers
Favorite Music Artist: Rise Against 
Favorite TV Show: Survivors
Favorite Book: Into the Wild 
If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Australia
My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Sometimes they were wrong.
Biggest Pet Peeve: Underestimators
Most Influential Person: Have not met them yet. 
If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a boat 
Most Prized Possesion: My Subaru