Chelsea Durning

				Class: Freshman Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif. High School: Ruben S. Ayala H.S. Position: OF Birthdate: 05/15/1989 B/T: L/L

Kvilhaug On Durning: "One of the biggest surprises of the 2007-08 squad, Durning may put in a serious bid for a starting position in the outfield. She adds a strong left-handed bat with some pop to the lineup while showing that defensively she could greatly assist us in left or right field."

Before St. John's: Four year letterwinner at Ruben S. Ayala High School ... co-league champions in 2005 ... four year Scholar Athlete Award winner ... two year Will-to-Win Award winner ... second team All-League in 2006 .. played fall ball for the Riverside Sudden Impact.

Personal: Born May 15, 1989 in Chino Hills Calif. ... parents are Tom and Marla Durning ... has a younger brother Franky (15) ... four year Scholar Athlete ... National Honor Society member ... studying to become a physicians assistant.

Durning Up Close...
Favorite athlete: Teemu Selanne.
Why did you choose St. John's: The atmosphere and diversity.
Career aspiration: Hit a homerun.
Favorite softball memory: Coming back from a six run deficit in the bottom of the seventh in a travel game.
Favorite food: Fettuccini Alfredo.
Teammate that will surprise you this season: Chelsea Plimpton; I think she has a lot of potential to become a dominant pitcher.
Hero/Role model: My mom. She continues to do it all and inspires me to do well in my major as well as in my softball career.