Rose Brakel-Pierce Class: Senior Hometown: Bellingham, WA High School: Sehome Height: 5-7 Event: Sprints Birthdate: 03/25/1984

AS A JUNIOR: Competed in the sprints during the indoor track and field season ... took sixth in the 500 meters at the Notre Dame Opener in 1:17.57 ... finished second in the 500 meters at the Notre Dame Invitational (1:17.95) ... did not compete during the outdoor track and field season.

AS A SOPHOMORE: Provided depth to the Notre Dame sprint group in 2004 ... focused on the 500 meters during the indoor season, running a personal-best 1:16.37 at the Blue and Gold Invitational ... moved to the 400 meters during the outdoor season, finishing fifth at the Purdue Invitational (59.00) and the Indy Relays (59.47).

AS A FRESHMAN: Middle distance sprinter for the Irish during her rookie season ... won the 400 meters against Michigan State, crossing the finish line in 58.95 ... finished second in the 500 meters at the Meyo Invitational ... also took second in the 600 meters at the Windsor Team Challenge ... concentrated on the 400 meters for the 2003 outdoor campaign ... top effort came at the Indy Relays, finishing third in 57.96.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL: Four-year letter winner in track and field and a three-year letter winner in soccer at Sehome High School in Bellingham, Wash. ... four-time conference and regional track champion ... won state titles as member of 1,600-meter relay team in 2000 and as anchor on 400-meter relay squad in 2002 ... competed in 16 events at state level over four years, finishing in top five 13 times ... won 400-meter run at 2000 Junior Olympics regional meet and placed 25th at nationals in same event ... finished second in 2001 Junior Olympics regionals and 22nd at nationals in 400 meters ... named 2001 homecoming queen ... volunteered in We Care social service organization and Washington Assistant Attorney General's office ... had walk-on role in Jerome Schwarz film "Chasing Days" ... uncle, George Brakel, played volleyball at Pepperdine University ... younger of two children ... born March 25, 1984 in Seattle, Wash. ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters as a psychology major ... named to 2004-05 BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team.