Alex Chappars So.

Xenia, Ohio

Bellbrook

2007 (Freshman): Ran a 28:09 in the All-Ohio Championship and finished the 8K NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship in 27:10.

Personal: Biology major with a minor in economics and Greek ... is the son of Laurie and Timothy Chappars.

Dan Doggett Jr.

Byfield, Mass.

Governor Dummer Academy

2007 (Freshman): Logged a 28:17 in the Wilmington Fall Classic ... helped the Big Red to a 2nd place finish at the NCAC championship meet with a time of 28:24.

Personal:  History major ... is the son of Patricia and Marty Doggett ... his father, Marty, is a former football player at Williams College and his three older brothers played collegiate lacrosse at Bucknell, Williams and at Denison.

Chris Dunn So.

Saline, Mich.

Saline

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Lorraine and Robert Dunn.

Nic Ennen So.

Bryan, Ohio

Bryan

2008 (Freshman): Finished the GLAC 8K in 31:46 ... also logged a 30:58 at the Cedarville Invitational.

Personal: Biology and creative writing double major ... is the son of Mary and Phil Ennen.

Alphonse Harris Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sycamore

Personal: Physics and economics double major ... is the son of Sharon Floro and Robert Harris ... was a National Merit Scholar ... is a residence assistant in Sawyer Hall.

Russell Holden Jr.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Western Reserve Academy

2008 (Sophomore): Ran a 28:05 at the Wilmington Fall Classic and logged a 27:32 at the NCAC Championship meet.  

Personal: Physics major ... is the son of David and Cecilia Holden ... junior Physics Fellow ... member of Sigma Pi Sigma physics honorary.

Steven Johnson Fr.

Xenia, Ohio

Bellbrook

Personal: Computer science major ... is the son of Jeanne and Terry Johnson ... mother played basketball at Wright State University and his sister played basketball at Marist College ... member of the National Honor Society at Bellbrook H.S. and was a state qualifier in tennis as well as a state regional qualifier in cross country.

Chad Kosanovich Fr.

Sewickley, Pa.

Quaker Valley

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Donna and Rodney Kosanovich ... had perfect attendance in high school and was a member of the National Honor Society ... father, Rodney, played college football at Washington & Jefferson.

Jacob Ott Fr.

Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the don of Wendy and Joseph Ott.

Dan Rafferty Jr.

Beavercreek, Ohio

Beavercreek

2008 (Sophomore): Ran a 29:00 at the All-Ohio championship and finished the NCAC meet in 27:17.   

2007 (Freshman): Came on strong at the end of his rookie campaign, clocking a 29:27 at the NCAC Championship meet ... top finish came at the Manchester Invitational with a time of 28:24.

Personal: Economics and philosophy double major ... is the son of Jim and Jan Rafferty ... was a member of the National Honor Society at Beavercreek H.S.

Dee Salukombo So.

Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood

2008 (Freshman): First-team aAll-NCAC after finishing third overall in the conference meet (25:13) ... led the team in six races on the season ... won his first two collegiate races (Denison Fall Classic and GLCA Championship) ... qualified for the national meet with a 22nd place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional (25:42) ... finished the NCAA National Championship meet in 26:29.

Personal:  Chemistry major and French minor ... is the son of Aimee and Fachon Salukombo ... was an All-Ohio selection and a two-time athlete of the year at Lakewood H.S. ... is involved in Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

Mike Shirar Sr.

St. Louis, Mo.

Ladue Horton Watkins

2007 (Sophomore): Ran a 29:59 for his best finish of the season at the Cedarville Invitational.

2006 (Freshman): Clocked a 31:02 at the Otterbein Invitational.

Personal: History and German double major ... is the son of Steven and Diana Shirar ... was a National Merit Scholar ... is a member of The Hilltoppers, Denison's all-male a capella group and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Eric Shrum Fr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mt. Lebanon

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Margi and Rick Shrum.

Joe Thackery So.

Springboro, Ohio

Springboro

2008 (Freshman): Ran a 29:43 at the Cedarville Invitational ... best time came as he logged a 28:56 at the Wilmington Fall Classic.

Personal: Computer Science major ... is the son of Hope and Terry Thackery.