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::The 2007 Team::

The 2007 Team

Captain
Name: Adam Bechtold
Major: Ag Systems Management
Year: Super Duper Senior
Hometown: Apple Valley
Favorite Activity: Raquet Ball
A Quote :
"Don't wait to do a quote at the last min"
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I have a hot air balloon license and I go ballooning with my dad.
Construction Chair
Name: Mike Chase
Major: BioResouce And Agricultural Engineering
Year: Ready to Graduate
Hometown: The Armpit of California--Bako
Favorite Activity: 4-Wheelin
A Quote :
"I'm Mike Chase"
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I have one brother and one sister that look alike, but I dont.
Sponsorship Chair
Name: Daniel Holtz
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: 2nd
Hometown: Valley Center (San Diego)
Favorite Activity: Winning!
A Quote :
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of"--Jane Austen
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I have never been out of the U.S.
Treasurer
Name: Kelly Dobel
Major: Dairy Science
Year: 2006
Hometown: Lakeside, Ca (San Diego)
Favorite Activity: Snipe Hunting
A Quote : "We can't all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by"
Interesting Fact:
The world's fastest race horse goes 40mph.
Reports/Travel Chair
Name: Brandie Feddema
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: 4th
Hometown: Hemet, Ca
Favorite Activity: Tractor Pull and Playing Football
A Quote : "If you don't want the truth don't ask the question"
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I have been skydiving.
Log Book Chair
Name: Lindsey Tulloch
Major: Ag. Systems Management
Year: I believe it is 2007
Hometown: Pine Valley, Ca (aka Mexico)
Favorite Activity: Underwater Basket Weaving
A Quote : "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -- Dr. Suess
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I am part of a herum along with 2 other girls.
Trailer Chair
Name: Willi Ortner
Major: Ag Systems Managment
Year: 3rd
Hometown: Hollister, Ca
Favorite Activity: Eating
A Quote : "It don't hurt as much if you land on your head"
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I raise,train, and breed german shepherds.
Welder/Fabricator
Name: Casey Penfold
Major: Agriculture Education
Year: 5th
Hometown: Apple Valley, Ca
Favorite Activity: Off-Roading
A Quote : "You can always retake a course but you can never relive a weekend."
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I own a sexy Beast
Designated Orange Picker
Name: Matthew Bassett
Major: Ag Systems Management
Year: 3rd
Hometown: Visalia, Ca
Favorite Activity: Working on cars

A Quote : "If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere."
-- Frank A. Clark

Interesting Fact About Yourself: My dad raises crickets for a living.
Customer Service Expert
Name: Samual Sanchez
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Francisco
Favorite Activity: Baseball (SF Giants)
A Quote : "Just keep trucking"
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I enjoy belly dancing and am good at it.
Human Resources Chair
Name: Kevin Moules
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: Junior
Hometown: Turlock, CA
Favorite Activity: Watching tractor pulls and bullfights, Portuguese dancing
A Quote : " It's cause im Portuguese"
Interesting Fact About Yourself: First generation college student
International Sales Division Leader
Name: Leah Meeks
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: 4th
Hometown: Southern Idaho
Favorite Activity: SLO Womens Rugby
A Quote : "I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps you clean." -G. K. Chesterton
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I eat watermelon rind.
IT Manager
Name: Claire Miller, The 1st
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: 4
Hometown: Redding, Ca
Favorite Activity: Passing judgement
A Quote : There's no i in team, but there's an i in win.
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I was hit in the head with a discus and tested for brain damage.
Driver
Name: Paul Smith
Major: Agricultural Systems Managment
Year: 3rd
Hometown: Escalon Ca. but I claim Oakdale Ca. The rodeo capitol of the world!!
Favorite Activity: Riding My Quad at the dunes or over some "Sweet Jumps"!! Oh and Building cool stuff like tractors.
A Quote : Adam, If I wanted any lip from you I would.........! Yes, I said that in Public!
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I have gone over 110 MPH while sitting less than 3 inches off the ground!
Laborer
Name: Alex Holland
Major: BioResource And Agricultural Engineering
Year: 2nd
Hometown: Coolidge, AZ
Favorite Activity: Hanging out around the BRAE shops
A Quote : Why isn't common sense very common?
Interesting Fact About Yourself:
I have a huge crush on Kelly Dobel and Lindsey Tulloch

 

 

 

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