2006-2007: Competed in the 50 and 100 freestyle for the Crusaders as a freshman ... turned in a top time of 27.79 against Green Bay in the 50 free and 1:00.85 in the 100 free also against the Phoenix ... missed most of the season with a shoulder injury ... named to the Mid-Continent Conference All-Academic Team.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Owls ... holds school record in the 500 freestyle ... a four-time First Team All-Independent Swim Conference selection ... a 2002 state competitor ... a two-time conference champion ... team finished with a 10-2 mark as a senior.

Personal: Ellen is the daughter of John Gladney and Vicky Chase ... major is elementary education ... born March 22, 1988.