Joins the Willamette women's cross country team as a freshman this season ... Attended Gateway High School in San Francisco, Calif. ... Participated in four years of cross country and four years of track and field ... Named the MVP of the cross country team and was Most Improved in track and field ... Also played soccer at Gateway ... Was the highest Achieving American Literature student in 2012 ... Has not chosen a major at Willamette, but plans to minor in Chinese ... Parents are Scott and Debbie Talbot.