Laura Lee Baird Class: Junior Hometown: Norton, Kan. High School: Norton Community HS Height: 5-8 Position: Runner Experience: 2L

2009 Cross Country (Freshman) - Ran in three events in her first year as a Wildcat... Placed 13th at the J.K. Gold Classic (9/5) with a 4K time of 15:08.82... Continued her season in the 5K race at the Missouri State Classic (9/15) in Springfield, Mo., where she crossed the finish line in 31st-place with a 19:28.8 time... Finished 78th at the South Dakota State Invitational (10/3) in a field of 109 runners.

Norton Community HS: Holds the school record for the Bluejays in the 800m and 1600m... Finished third in State Cross Country Meet senior year... Helped lead track team to State Championship her junior year... Had five top-three finishes at state competitions in 400m, 800m and 1600m... Also played varsity basketball and finished with 1143 career points, including 179 three-point baskets... Was a member of National Honor Society, Kays, FCCLA, FCA and SADD.

Personal - Born May 1, 1991 to Jim and Leslie Baird in Kearney, Nebraska... Enjoys reading, painting, fishing and writing... Major is undecided.