Stephanie Madia Class: Freshman Hometown: Wexford, PA High School: North Allegheny Height: 5-6 Event: Distance Birthdate: 09/30/1983

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: One of the premier distance runners in the state of Pennsylvania and among the nation's best cross country standouts ... four-year letterwinner in both cross country and track and field at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pa. ... four-time all-state honoree in cross country, winning state championship as a senior ... also placed second in state cross country meet as a junior and third as a sophomore ... ranked 23rd in the nation at 2001 FootLocker National Championships ... ranked among top 50 high school cross country runners in nation by "The Harrier" ... four-time all-state selection in outdoor track and field, winning state title in 1,600 meters as both a junior and senior, and placing second in 3,200 meters as a sophomore ... also named to indoor all-state track team as a sophomore and never finished lower than sixth in 3,000 meters at state meet during her prep career ... set school record in outdoor 3,200-meter run (10:46) and as member of 3,200-meter relay (9:23) ... named Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Athlete of the Year in 2001 and 2002 ... named Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Athlete of the Year in 2002 ... member of National Honor Society ... also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity ... younger of two children ... born Sept. 30, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... plans to major in economics ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies.