Whitney Derks
Freshman

Mid-Distance
Hometown: Denton, MT
High School: Denton HS ('07)
Major: Political Science

Personal: Letter winner in volleyball, basketball, track, and cheerleading...MVP and All-Conference in volleyball...All-Conference in track and field...daughter of Keith and Sheri..enjoys running, walks, writing, reading, and shopping.

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “The moment I stepped on campus to visit I felt at home and welcomed by everyone.  Also, Concordia's focus on individualized learning was a deciding factor. ”

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Nickname: Whit

One word that best describes me: quirky

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Skiing in the Alps with my family

Favorite food: strawberry pretzel salad

Favorite restaurant: Granite City

Favorite movie: Madagascar

Favorite TV show: Friends, The Office

Favorite music groups: Blue October, Dave Matthews, Keith Urban

Favorite book: The Great Gatsby; Ethan Frome

Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving

One thing I can't live without: Burt's Bees Chapstick

The three people I would most like to meet: Jesus, Queen Elizabeth, Zac Efron

Nobody knows how much I like to: write poetry

The biggest influence on my running career: all of my family's support

Greatest personal sports moment: winning our district's triple jump my freshman year

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

Favorite pro sports team: Chargers

My dream job is: Frontline reporter for CNN; or a U.S. Congresswoman