High School: Ran varsity outdoor track for all four years and ran club indoor her junior and senior years at Harwood Union High School...made states all six seasons...placed at states senior year in the 4x100 relay and the 300 meter hurdles...captain for outdoor senior year...also ran cross country and played soccer.

Personal: Marissa Ellen Hoffman, born in Waterbury, Vermont...daughter of James and Cathy Hoffman...majoring in Communications, minoring in Writing and Publishing.