Elizabeth Schwartz
THIS YEAR: Freshman Elizabeth Schwartz is a key newcomer who has the ability to qualify for the NAIA national championship meet the pole vault, pentathlon and heptathlon ...Excels in the pole vault but has a natural ability in throwing events as well ... Could develop into an outstanding track & field athlete.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered 4 seasons in track and field for coach Tony Nixon at Upland High (Calif.) ... As a 2008 senior, was second in the pole vault (10' 6") at Baseline League Championships in Claremont ... Also cleared 10' 6" at the CIF Division I Prelims in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... As a 2007 junior, recorded best performances of 4' 8" for the high jump and 10' 9" in the pole vault ... Helped lead the Highlanders to 2 Baseline League championship titles in 2007 and 2005 ... Also competed 2 seasons of varsity cross country for coach Michael Wilson.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 16, 1990, in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are William (engineer) and Nancy Schwartz ... Has 1 brother (Andrew) ... Majoring in athletic training with a minor in psychology ... Enjoys outdoor sports and camping.
