Wayne State University Athletics

2002: Dean[apos]s Award winner (highest cumulative gpa among student-athletes enrolled in that college) from the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts ... received medical redshirt - did not compete.

Pre-WSU: Earned three varsity letters at Siena Heights ... ran a 20:56 as a freshman at the Detroit/Tommy Titan Invitational ... earned most improved award as a sophomore ... named to the All-Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Academic team in 2001.

High School: A 1999 graduate of Sterling Heights Stevenson ... earned three letters in cross country and three in track for coach Kevin Hanson ... was a two-time all-conference selection ... named all-county her senior year ... helped SHS to second-place finish at state in 1998 ... personal bests: 3200m - 12:02, 1600m - 5:38, 800m - 2:39.

Personal: Full name--Ruth Ellen Minnick ... born June 17, 1981, in Centerline ... daughter of Steve and Denise Minnick ... is majoring in art ... named to the Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2002 and Winter 2004 ... named to the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2003 and Fall 2003.

Minnick's Career WSU Statistics