Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Co-Swimmer of the year.
Captured the NWC title in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:02.53.
Captured the NWC title in the 1650 freestyle with a time of 17:32.53
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 500 freestyle.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 1650 freestyle.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 400 individual medley.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 800 freestyle relay.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 400 freestyle relay. 
Received CSC Academic All-District honors.
NWC Champion in the 500 freestyle and 1650 freestyle.
NWC Runner-up in the 400 IM.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Co-Swimmer of the year.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 500 freestyle.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 1650 freestyle.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 400 individual medley.
First-Team All-NWC honors in the 800 freestyle relay.
Received CSC Academic All-District honors.
Broke record marks in the 1650 freestyle with a time of 17:29.25 and 1000 with a time of 10:33.45 freestyle at the NWC Championships.
Captured the NWC title in the 400 individual medley in 4:32.31 - In winning her second NWC crown of 2024, she recorded the fourth-fastest mark in program history while cutting nearly seven seconds off her career-best time.
Member of the NWC Championships gold medal 800 freestyle and 200 medley relay teams.
NWC Champion in the 500 freestyle and 400 IM.
 
FRESHMAN
NWC Champion in the 1650 freestyle with a time of 17:49.10.
NWC Runner-Up in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:11.13.
Swam a personal best in the 1,000 freestyle with a time of 10:48.20 at the NWC Championships.
 
SOUTH EUGENE HIGH SCHOOL
National Honor Society member.
Four Honors diplomas.
Four-time varsity letter winner.
6A District Champion in the 500 free.
Team captain.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in marketing.
Daughter of Paul and Deborah Keppo.
Dean’s List Recipient.
Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society Member..
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield for the great academics, small class sizes and being able to swim on a great team.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
To me, being a student athlete at Linfield means getting to continue my education at a high level while getting to do the sport I love. 
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? 
Participating in a sport has taught me perseverance, dedication, and how to be a good teammate. 
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years, I see myself in a successful position either in marketing or education after getting an MBA or Masters of Education. 
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best class I've taken at Linfield was BNMG 481 - Promotions Management, because the professor was engaging and I got hands-on experience creating an advertising and marketing campaign for a real-world client. I learned a lot about marketing and advertising and got to see classroom skills applied in a real-world application.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? 
The greatest inspirations in my life have been my mom and dad because they are hardworking, loving, and supportive. They are always there for me and support me in everything I do, telling me I can achieve whatever I put my mind to. No matter what happens they help me get back up and see the best in life. Their passion and drive have inspired me to always do my best and put 110% into everything I do.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
The greatest lesson I've learned while competing in athletics has been courage, confidence, drive, and perseverance. There are going to be hurdles and obstacles life throws at you but it's how you respond that truly define you as a person and an athlete. The lessons I've learned in the pool about teamwork, drive, dedication, and determination, I will carry with me into all walks of life.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
As a student-athlete, my individual goals are to have fun, enjoy the process, push myself to do better than before, and always give 110%!