Sophomore Christine Verduzco of Montebello Shines as Scholar Athlete at Whittier College

2011 Feb 26

By compiling a team grade-point-average of 3.22, the Whittier College women's cross country team earned Division III All-Academic status from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Sophomore Christine Verduzco is majoring in Child Development and Education at Whittier College.

To qualify as a USTFCCCA All-Academic Cross Country Team, the team must have had a cumulative team GPA of 3.10 or better and have complied a score (finished at least five runners) at their respective NCAA regional championships.

The Poets finished the 2010 season in third place at both the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the West Regional Championships. Seven runners continued on to Nationals in Waverly, Iowa. Less than 5% of NCAA DIII Women's Cross Country runners advance all the way to the NCAA Championships.

For more on Poet Athletics visit www.wcpoets.com.

Founded by Quakers in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year college offering a traditional liberal arts program integrated with both professional and pre-professional courses of study. With an emphasis on diversity, community, and curricular innovation, the College's primary mission is to endow students with the education, skills, and values appropriate for global leadership and service. Whittier College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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