Derek Jerde Class: Senior Hometown: Chaska, Minn. High School: Chaska Height: 6-0 Event: High Jump Experience: 1L

High School - Three-time state champion in high jump... is the only three-time high jump champion in Minnesota history... lettered four years in track and field also earning all-conference twice and all-section three times... lettered three years in basketball helping team to a top five finish in the Lake Conference his senior season.

Personal - Son of Craig and Brenda Jerde... born April, 20, 1990... has one sister Jessica.