Hailey Brenden
Junior
Height: 5-4
Hometown: Rothsay, Minn.
High School: Rothsay H.S. ('07)
Major: Elementary Education

Personal: Letter winner in volleyball, basketball, and track...All-Conference in volleyball and basketball...3x state participant in the 2 mile run in track...daughter of Lynn and Kelly...enjoys playing sports, running, being with friends and family, singing and going to the lake.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “It seemed like the right place for me, challenging, and a friendly atmosphere.”

_______________The BRENDEN File

Nickname: Hails, Hailey Bailey, Blondie

One word that best describes me: sporty

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Hawaii

Favorite food: Macaroni and Cheese

Favorite restaurant: Paradiso

Favorite movie: Blue Crush

Favorite TV show: The Office, Sex and the City, The Hills

Favorite music groups: Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Rhianna

Favorite book: The Last Lecture

Favorite holiday: 4th of July

One thing I can't live without: Family and friends

Best gift ever received: Life

The three people I would most like to meet: Oprah, Jesus, Shalane Flanagan

Nobody knows how much I like to: Sing

The biggest influence on my running career: my coaches

Greatest personal sports moment: Making it to the state track meet individually

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Singer and part-time pro surfer

Before each meet I: Get nervous and think about race strategy

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go on a vacation to Hawaii and surf

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: The bachelor

Favorite Coach Roeske quote: "Everyone's replaceable"