2008 Women's Cross Country Roster

Heidi Straka

Heidi Straka

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Highschool:
    Dodgeville
  • Hometown:
    Dodgeville

Summary

Biography

Mom’s name: Diane
Dad’s name: Rick
High School Accomplishments: Gaine high honors while in sports and lots of extra-curriculars, 2006 WIAA Division 2 State cross country champions, 2008 third place in high jump and fourth in 200 hurdles at State track, 2006 fifth place in 4x800 meter relay at State track
Why you chose UW-Whitewater: It's an awesome school!
3 words that best describe you: Creative, determined, loyal
Favorite class: Computer/design class
Favorite food: Anything chocolate is great
Favorite book: Pillar of the Earth
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite quote: To give anything less that your best is to sacrifice the gift. -Pre
Favorite card/board game: Golf
Favorite high school sports memory: When my mom and dad came to State track to watch me!
Favorite college team (other than UW-W): UW-Platteville
Favorite spot on campus: The indoor track
Who would play you in a movie about your life: Me
If you could visit one place, where would it be: Switzerland
What is your dream job: A job that I love to go to and always enjoy
When you are not playing your sport, what do you like to do: Read, write, hang out with friends, work
Most prized possession: All my photographs
This off-season I worked on: Getting ready for college
The expectations I have for this year are: Do my best and have fun
What is your pre-competition ritual: Try to relax and envision myself doing what I want to do

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