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Ruthanne Conner

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Colville, Wash.
  • High School Home School

Biography

-- 2017-18 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
-- 2017-18 SoCon Academic Honor Roll
-- 2017-18 SoCon Academic All-Conference
-- 2018 CRCA Scholastic All-American
-- 2018 SoCon Pinnacle Award Winner - highest GPA on team champion
-- 2018 All-SoCon Air Rifle First Team
-- 2018 All-SoCon Smallbore First Team
-- 2016-17 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award
-- 2016-17 CRCA Scholastic All-American
-- 2016-17 SoCon Academic All-Conference
-- 2016-17 SoCon Commissioner's Medal Recipient
-- 2016-17 SoCon Academic Honor Roll
-- Steak 'n Shake Nighthawk of the Week - March 6, 2017
-- 2016-17 SoCon Pinnacle Award Winner - highest GPA on team champion
-- 2016-17 SoCon Air Rifle Athlete of the Year
-- 2016-17 SoCon Smallbore Athlete of the Year
-- 2016-17 SoCon Smallbore All-Conference (1st team)
-- Southern Conference Smallbore Shooter of the Month - October 2016
-- 2015-16 CRCA Scholastic All-American
-- 2015-16 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar
-- 2013-14  Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar

Homeschool: Graduated with Associate of Arts degree with honors

Personal: Daughter of John and Carolyn Conner

Hobbies/Activities: Play with and train dogs, dance, attend Christian activities, spend time with friends and family

Favorite Professional Athlete: Jamie Grey

Biggest Sports Thrill: Placing 2nd at the 4-H Nationals in 2011 in smallbore and being on the winning 3P air rifle team at the 2012 NRA National Junior Air Gun Championships

Something You Do Not Know About Me: I want to be a teacher, missionary, and advocate against human trafficking

Favorite Food: Fruit and all dairy items

Favorite Quote: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot

Favorite TV Show: The Andy Griffith Show

Why You Chose UNG: I liked the range and got along well with the coach. The small town, small campus, and country setting is what I wanted. I know God has a purpose for me here.

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

  • 2014-15Sophomore

  • 2015-16Junior

  • 2016-17Junior

  • 2017-18Senior