FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Twin Cities In Motion Announces 2010 College Scholarship Winners
A pair of $5,000 scholarships awarded to
male and female high school seniors
(Minneapolis, MN) - Twin Cities In Motion, the organizers of the Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon, has awarded J. Oliver Haugland of Wayzata High School
and Miranda Charley of North Branch Area High School its 2010 Twin Cities
in Motion $5,000 College Scholarships.
Haugland and Charley were chosen from a field of more than 130 highly
qualified candidates, based on the strength of their running
accomplishments, academic performance and community service. In addition,
candidates were asked to write a personal essay. This year marks the 10th
year that Twin Cities In Motion, formerly Twin Cities Marathon, Inc., has
awarded scholarships to the metro area's most impressive distance running
scholar-athletes.
"It's an honor for Twin Cities In Motion to present these scholarships to
J. Oliver and Miranda," Twin Cities In Motion executive director Virginia
Brophy Achman said. "The caliber of applicants for our scholarships always
amazes me -- there are some incredible kids out there! We are proud to
support high school students in our community and to share in their hopes
and dreams."
Haugland, who was a member of two State title-winning Wayzata cross country
teams in his career, was named to the 2009 All-State cross country team for
his 10th place finish at the Class AA State Meet. He was a captain of the
Wayzata cross country team last fall and is a track captain this spring. A
member of the National Honor Society, Haugland carries a weighted 4.07 GPA.
Upon graduation, he plans to attend Marquette University to pursue an
engineering degree.
Charley, who is a six-time cross country and track letter winner at North
Branch, was twice voted her team's most valuable cross country athlete
during her career. In addition to competitive running, Charley was also a
member of the Viking girls' basketball team. As a student, Charley sports a
3.995 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. She plans to
attend Jamestown College in North Dakota next fall to pursue a nursing
degree.
For more information on the Twin Cities In Motion College Scholarship
program, visit www.mtcmarathon.org.
Twin Cities In Motion, (formerly Twin Cities Marathon, Inc.) is the
non-profit organization that organizes running events throughout the year,
including the Valentine's Day TC 5K, 100% Irish For A Day TC 5K & TC 10
Mile, Medtronic TC 1 Mile, Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon, Medtronic
Twin Cities Marathon, Medtronic TC 10 Mile, the TC 5K, TC 10K & Medtronic
TC Family Events, Medtronic TC Kids Marathon program and related events, as
a community service for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Visit
www.mtcmarathon.org for more information and Twin Cities In Motion.
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