2011-12 emu swimming & diving media guide

1Eastern Michigan University Women’s SwimmingTwo-time Mid-American Conference Champions

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MUniversityLocation ..................................................... Ypsilanti, MichiganFounded .................................................................................1849Enrollment ......................................................................... 22,638President ....................................................Dr. Susan W. MartinNickname ............................................................................EaglesColors ....................................................Green (349) and WhiteConference.............................................Mid-American (MAC)Home Venue ................................................Jones Natatorium

Athletic DepartmentAthletics Director ........................................Dr. Derrick Gragg Assoc. AD/ SWA ............................ Dr. Melody Riefel WernerAssoc. AD ................................................................ Mike MalachAssoc. AD/Compliance .......................................Chris HoppeAssoc. AD ..................................................................Jim StreeterAssist. AD/SASS ........................................................ Erin BurdisEquipment Manager .................................................Jay SofenHead Athletic Trainer ..................................... Steve NordwallStrength and Conditioning .............................. Blair WagnerSwimming StaffHead Coach ................................................................ Peter LinnMen’s Record at EMU (Years) .................. 167-50 (23 years)Men’s MAC Record (Years) ..........................104-6 (23 years)Women’s Record at EMU (Years)........ 48-26 (seven years)Women’s MAC Record at EMU (Years) ..32-17 (seven yrs)Office phone ........................................................734.487.0463Diving Coach ............................................................Buck SmithAssistant Coach .................................................... Noah Moran Assistant Coach .....................................................Tracy MartinGraduate Assistant ............................................Chase Kreitler

Media RelationsAssoc. AD/Media Relations ...................Jim StreeterAssistant Director ....................................Greg SteinerGrad. Assitants........Sean Hostetter, Chris PuzzuoliGrad. Asst./Swimming Contact ......Ashley StraussOffice phone ...........................................734.487.0317Office fax ...................................................734.485.3840Strauss E-mail ........................... [email protected] Cell ...............................................734.674.2607Mailing Address: .............................799 Hewitt Road.........................................................Convocation Center............................................................................ Room 307.......................................................... Ypsilanti, MI 48197Web site ................................... www.EMUEagles.com

Media Guide Photography by:Randy MascharkaKevin Doak (EMUswim.com)

2011-12 Team InformationMen’s 2010-11 record ...........................4-4 (3-0 MAC)Finish .........................................................................2nd/7Women’s 2010-11 record ....................2-6 (1-4 MAC)Finish ..........................................................................4th/8

2011-12 ScheDUleDAy DATe OPPOnenT SITe TIMeSat. Oct. 8 GReen AnD WhITe MeeT $ Jones natatorium 1 p.m. Fri. Oct. 21 nORThWeSTeRn (M) Jones natatorium 3 p.m.Sat. Oct. 29 OhIO* (W) Jones natatorium 1 p.m.Sat. Nov. 5 Bowling Green* (W) Bowling Green, Ohio 1 p.m.Sat. nov. 12 OAKlAnD $ Jones natatorium 1 p.m.Fri. Dec. 2 eMU InvITATIOnAl $ Jones natatorium 3:30 p.m.Sat. Dec. 3 eMU InvITATIOnAl $ Jones natatorium 10 a.m./6 p.m.Fri. Jan. 13 vs. Xavier $ Cincinnatti, Ohio 5 p.m.Sat. Jan. 14 vs. Cincinnati and Lousiville $ Cincinnatti, Ohio TBAFri. Jan. 20 WAyne STATe $ Jones natatorium 5 p.m.Sat. Jan. 21 AKROn* (W) Jones natatorium 1 p.m.Fri. Jan. 27 MIAMI* (W) Jones natatorium 5 p.m.Sat. Jan. 28 TOleDO* (W) Jones natatorium 1 p.m.Wed. Feb. 23- MAC Championships (W) Akron, Ohio All DaySat. Feb. 25Thurs. March 1- MAC Championships (M) Oxford, Ohio All DaySat. March 3

Home meets in BOlD cAPS-Jones Natatorium$- Co-ed MeetW- Women onlyM- Men only*- Mid-American Conference Meet

creditsThe 2011-12 EMU men’s and women’s swimming and diving media guide is a publication of the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. Writing, layout and design by Ashley Strauss. The guide was edited by Jim Streeter, Greg Steiner, Sean Hostetter, and Chris Puzzuoli.

Table of contents1 EMU Quick Facts2 EMU Athletics3 Adidas4 Men’s Preview/Review5 Women’s Preview/Review6 Men’s Roster7 Women’s Roster8 Head Coach Peter Linn9 Coaching Staff10 Pepsi 12-19 Men’s Bios20-25 Eastern Michigan University26-40 Athletic Department43-48 Women’s Bios49-50 2011-12 Men’s Review51-52 2011-12 Women’s Review53 Mid-American Conference54 NCAA55-60 Men’s History61-65 Women’s History

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Eastern Michigan University Men’s Swimming: Tradition29 Mid-American Conference Championships, Four-time NAIA National Champions, NCAA Division II National Champions

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How to get eMU SwiMMing inforMation

• The Eastern Michigan University Sports Information office:Swimming Contact: Ashley Strauss ...................734.487.0317Office Fax .....................................................................734.485.3840

• The Internet:Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latestEastern Michigan University Athletics Information,

including up-to-date swimming statistics and game notes:

Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations ......................................... Jim Streeter Office Phone ............................................................................................... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................. 734.260.1004 Home Phone ............................................................................................... 734.485.3221 E-mail ......................................................................................... [email protected]

Asst. Athletic Media Relations Director ....................................................Greg Steiner Office Phone ................................................................................................ 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................. 734.845.1132 Home Phone ............................................................................................... 734.508.6179 E-mail ........................................................................................ [email protected]

Graduate Assistant ...................................................................................... Sean Hostetter Office Phone ..................................................................................................... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................. 734.891.2800 E-mail ................................................................................................shostett@emich.edu

Graduate Assistant ........................................................................................Chris Puzzuoli Office Phone ................................................................................................ 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................. 313.802.0104 E-mail ..............................................................................................cpuzzuol@emich.edu

Graduate Assistant/Swimming Contact ............................................... Ashley Strauss Office Phone ................................................................................................ 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ............................................................................................. 734.674.2607 E-mail ................................................................................................... [email protected]

Office Fax ........................................................................................................... 734.485.3840Address: .........................................................................Room 307, Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Jim Streeter Greg Steiner

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Sean Hostetter Chris Puzzuoli Ashley Strauss

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eMU atHleticS MiSSion StateMentOur mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athlet-ics program.

ViSion of eMU atHleticSOur vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

core ValUeS of eMU atHleticSFour values guide and govern our action at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” These values include:

♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect.

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yEMU MEn’s swiMMing and diving prEviEw

After narrowly missing out on its sixth consecutive Mid-American Conference Cham-pionship, the Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming and diving team will look to make their return to the top of the podium in the 2011-12 season. The Eagles will return a solid core of athletes and welcome an incoming class that has great potential to help the Green and White earn its 30th MAC title in 2012. Head Coach Peter Linn, who boasts an impressive 167-50 record since taking over the reigns of the men’s program 23 seasons ago, mentions several key performers expected to make tre-mendous impacts this season. One of those contributors is 2011 First Team All-MAC honoree and 2011 MAC Swimmer of the Year, Jacob Hanson. Hanson was a dominant performer at the 2011 Champion-ships, collecting first place finishes with NCAA Consideration marks in the 200 Backstroke (1:43.65), 200 Individual Medley (1:47.86) and 100 Backstroke (47.94). Linn also notes 2011 MAC Champion, Troy Esentan. The two-time MAC Swimmer of the Week was first to touch the wall in both the 200 IM and 200 Breaststroke, helping him land First Team All-MAC accolades last season. The Eagles’ final First Team All-MAC returnee is Jake Heyblom. Heyblom came through for the Green and White when he put together a 56.13, first place performance in the 100 Breaststroke. “Hanson, Esentan, and Heyblom will lead a deep team with cham-pionship final returnees Mike Kinross, Gilles Renard, Ricky Linder, Justin Duong, Tyler Capen, Mike Swain, Jeff Craig, Andrew Saunders, and Matt Zavislak,” said Linn. “They will combine with a solid group of up-perclassmen, the incoming fresh-man class and the return of Mick White to lead a strong assault on the conference championships.” That incoming freshman class will include Mike Fisher, Dakoda Johnson, Tyler Keelean, Brian Moore, Franco Petrone, Dan Proctor, Oded Ivry, Nate Sch-ingoethe, Kellen Schoff, Grant Schwarz, Kyle Snew, Keven Sommerville, Sage Stephens, Sean Tento and Matt Ventura — a number of which have performed at a MAC championship level in high school. Transfers Brody Blickle and Frankie DeMaria will also join the Eagles for the 2011-12 season. Blickle was a First Team Pariot League selection in 2010 for the United States Military Academy, while DeMaria competed in several events for Missouri State.SPRINTS AND MIDDLE DISTANCE FREESTYLEZavislak returns for the Eagles after earning Second Team All-MAC honors last season. The senior recorded five first place individual finishes last season between the sprint and mid-dle distance events and helped contribute toward three first place finishes in the freestyle relay events. Linn notes that Gus Everson, Dexter Foos, Ivry, White, Moore, and Tento should also play significant roles this season.DISTANCEConference finalists Linder and Renard will bring a talented returning duo to the freestyle distance events. The Academic All-MAC honorees posted several top times in the confer-ence throughout the 2011-12 campaign, and Linn expects the same trend to continue this season. He also adds that newcomers Petrone and DeMaria will significantly strengthen the Eagles in these events.RELAYS“Relays should be contenders with greater depth and new faces,” said Linn. “The men will have to replace 2010 Swimmer of Year Justin Griggs on their sprint and medley relays, but there are a crop of newcomers eager for the challenge.”BACKSTROKEHanson will return as both the 100 and 200 Backstroke MAC record holder and looks to move on to the NCAA Championships in both events in 2012. “He will lead a solid contingent with Capen, Alan Duski, Duong, and Schingoethe,” said Linn. “All are capable of major contributions in both events.”

Capen and Duong both scored points for the Green and White at last season’s champi-onships, with Capen placing 13th in both the 100 and 200 distances, while Duong com-pleted the 100 Backstroke in sixth place thanks to his season best time of 50.79.BREASTSTROKEThe breaststroke events should be a strong point for the Eagles as MAC Champions Hey-blom and Esentan return for their senior campaigns donning the Green and White. Swain is expected to make strides after placing second in the 200 event at the 2011 Champion-ships a year ago. Incoming freshman Schwarz, Fisher, and Proctor will all play significant roles according to Linn, while sophomore Josh Leary should also have an impact this season.BUTTERFLYKey returners Kinross, Duski, Aaron Lawson and Tom Coates will create a strong pres-ence in the butterfly event this season, and Linn notes that additional help will be pro-vided by newcomers Ivry, Moore, and the return of White. “All of these swimmers have the ability to emerge as major players,” said Linn.INDIVIDUAL MEDLEYAt the 2011 MAC Swimming and Diving Championships, Hanson took home the 200 IM

title, while Esentan was crowned cham-pion in the 400 IM event. Linn is confident these events will again make headlines for the Eagles this season. “These events are among the team’s very best,” said Linn. “Esentan and Han-son should provide leadership for a deep squad alongside Swain and Capen, and the addition of freshmen Fisher, Schwarz and Snew.”DIVINGSenior Kevin Douglas alongside second team All-MAC honorees Craig and Saun-ders will return to the boards this season after posting impressive scores in the 2010-11 campaign. Craig and Saunders medaled at the 2011 MAC Championships, with Craig placing second in the three meter dive (398.55) and Saunders taking third in the one meter event (306.30).

“We have high expectations from our upperclassmen,” said Head Diving Coach Buck Smith. “They are ready to take on the MAC divers. We are hopeful that the underclass divers are ready to help us at the MAC Championships.” Those underclassmen include freshmen Tyler Keelean, Dakoda Johnson, Sage Ste-phens and Matt Ventura. The Eagles will use this season to prepare for the championships this March and look forward to repeating last season’s successes. “We had a great year last year, with one diver winning the MAC Meet, and having 10 MAC finalists,” said Smith. “This year we are hoping to outscore all the other MAC school at the conference meet for both the men and women. Some of the divers will also be competing at the Winter Senior National Championships in hopes of making the 2012 Olympic Trials.”SCHEDULEThe Eagles will kick off the 2011-12 campaign with three straight home meets, opening up with Northwestern University in what should be an early test for this year’s squad. EMU will then host Oakland, a team the Green and White will seek revenge on after last year’s setback to the Grizzlies. The annual EMU Invitational is slated for Dec. 2-3, and Linn ex-pects the meet to be both fun and fast. On Jan. 13, EMU will trek down to Cincinnati, Ohio for dual meets against Xavier as well as a triangular meet against talented Cincinnati and Louisville squads. The Green and White will then return home Jan. 20 to take on Wayne State before bussing to Oxford, Ohio for the Eagles’ lone MAC dual-meet of the season with the Miami RedHawks. The Feb. 4 event poses as a potential milestone for the pro-gram, as EMU could potential win their 60th-consecutive MAC dual meet in a streak that spans back to the dates back to the 1997-98 season. The 2012 MAC Swimming and Diving Championships on March 1-3 will close out the season, which Linn expects his team to be well-prepared for thanks to the tests they will receive during the regular season.


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MEMU woMEn’s swiMMing and diving prEviEw

After placing fourth at last season’s Mid-American Conference Championships, the Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team will open up the 2011-12 campaign with hopes of making its return to the top of the podium for the first time since 2007. Head Coach Peter Linn will focus on improving as a team and as individuals in hopes of bringing home a MAC Championship in 2011-12. The Eagles lost eight seniors to graduation, but will welcome back two All-MAC honorees from last season as well as 10 new faces to this year’s squad which will include Lauren Dark, Monica Dorszewski, Sara Ghaffari, Jessie Godlewski, Alex Hofmann, Amanda Paliska, Soquel Rey, Alexis Smith, Karly Taylor, and Pauline Vigneron, all of whom should contribute this season according to Linn. “Rey, Dark, Godlewski, Ghaffari, and Vigneron should contribute significantly this season,” said Linn. “They have posted MAC scoring times in high school and at the club level. The strong freshman class combined with the anticipated return of Samantha Partridge and diver Danielle Hulvey should position the women to improve on last year’s performance at the championships.” Also returning for EMU will be 2011 MAC scorers Briana Emig, Jackie Swartz, Amanda Kiefer, Helena Tolic, Michele Gingher and Kelly Hendricks. Emig comes back after earn-ing First Team All-MAC honors last season thanks to her third place finish in the 500 Freestyle event with a pool record time of 4:46.78. She also runner-up in the 400 IM at the Championships with a pool record time of 4:15.93, and fin-ished third in the 1650 freestyle in 16:21.78. Swartz played an integral role at the 2011 Championships as well, placing seventh in the 200 Individual Medley in 2:04.02, while 2011 All-MAC honoree Kiefer provided fourth place finishes in both the 100 Backstroke (54.90) and 200 Backstroke (2:00.24). Tolic and Gingher also scored points at the 2011 MAC Championships, with Tolic placing 13th in the 100 Backstroke and Gingher finishing 16th in the 200 Breast-stroke. Honorable mention All-MAC honoree diver Hendricks will resume duties on the boards for the Green and White. Last season at the Championships, the Schaum-burg, Ill. native took fourth in the one meter event, tallying an NCAA Zone Consid-eration mark of 272.65.SPRINTS AND MIDDLE DISTANCE FREESTYLESenior Captain Lily Glaeser will work with Sam Nameth and freshmen Ghaffari and Vigneron this season as the Eagles hope to improve upon last year’s perfor-mances in the spint events. Partridge will return after missing a majority of last season due to injury, and Linn expects her to stand out in the middle-distance freestyle events.DISTANCE“Varsity record holder Emig will lead the women’s distance group,” said Linn. “She should be looking to lower her varsity records and qualify for the NCAA Champion-ships this season.” Linn also notes that Blassneck should be another key factor in the distance events this year.RELAYSLinn expects the relay events to be strengthened with greater depth and new faces joining the squad. Although the Eagles have lost multiple championship finalists in Sarah Kowalski and Chelsea Allard, he is confident his squad is up

to the task.BACKSTROKEKiefer is expected to drop her team records again this season and contend for an individual title in both backstroke events. Linn mentions that support from re-turners Tolic and Gingher alongside freshman Paliska should help form one of the squad’s best championship events this season.BREASTSTROKEVanessa Weidner, Lauren Kalinosky and freshman Dorszewski will be working to replace graduated captain Allard in both the individual events and in the key relay slots.BUTTERFLYThe Butterfly events should be one of the team’s strongest this season. With return-ing MAC scorer Swartz and senior Nameth, the group is perhaps the strongest it has been in years. Strong performances from Paige Copeland and Megan Rich-ardson at last season’s Championships bodes well for the 2011-12 campaign. “Godlewski and Hofmann along with Ghaffari in the 200 fly should add even more strength to the lineup,” said Linn. “Godlewski has swum A-Final times while

in high school and Ghaffari appears poised for a terrific year in the sprint fly event.”IMMAC Championship final-ist Swartz and 2011 MAC Runner-up Emig return for EMU in what should be an-other strong event for the Green and White this season. Godlewski will join the Eagles this season after a very suc-cessful prep career with the Raleigh Swim Association.DIVINGLast season’s MAC Diving Coach of the Year, B, has high hopes for his divers in 2011-12, with key returners Hen-dricks and Christina Nunez-Wood. Also making a comeback

is redshirt sophomore b who placed second at the MAC Championships as a fresh-man in 2010, while redshirt freshman Melynee Saya is also slated to debut after sitting out last season. “We have high expectations from our upper classmen,” said Smith. “They are ready to take on the MAC divers. We are hopeful that the underclass divers are ready to help us at the MAC Championships.” Those underclassmen include incoming freshman Rey, Smith, Taylor, and Dark, who will undergo training and learn from their upperclassmen throughout the season in order to prepare for the highly anticipated MAC Championship meet.SCHEDULEThe Eagles will kick off the 2011-12 campaign by opening up with Ohio University in what should be an early test for this year’s squad. EMU will then travel to Bowl-ing Green, Ohio before hosting Oakland, a team the Eagles will seek revenge on af-ter least season’s setback to the Grizzlies. The annual EMU Invitational is slated for Dec. 2-3, and Linn expects the meet to be both fun and fast. On Jan. 13, EMU will trek down to Cincinnati, Ohio for dual meets against Xavier as well as a triangular meet against talented Cincinnati and Louisville squads. The Green and White will then return home, Jan. 20, to take on Wayne State and Miami before traveling to Toledo to battle the Rockets. The 2012 MAC Swimming and Diving Championships will take place in Akron, Ohio, Feb. 23-25, for which Linn expects his team to be well-prepared thanks to the tests they will face during the regular season.


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Front Row (l to R): Dakota Johnson, Mick White, Sage Stephens, Tyler Keelean, Matt Ventura, Jeff Craig, Brian Moore, Josh Leary, Justin Duong, Alan Duski Second Row: Assistant Coach Tracy Martin, Mike Fisher, Kyle Snew, Aaron Lawson, Franco Petrone, Gilles Renard, Ricky Linder, Frankie DeMaria, Grant Schwarz, Michael Swain, Tom Coates Third Row: Head Coach Peter Linn, Kevin Sommerville, Matt Zavislak, Troy Esentan, Dexter Foos, Tyler Capen, Nate Schingoethe, Jacob Hanson, Michael Kinross, Gus Everson, Oded Ivry, Graduate Assistant Chase Kreitler Back Row: Assistant Coach Noah Moran, Jaron Washington,Team Manager Joe Eilerman, Sean Tento, Brody Blickle, Diving Coach Buck Smith

2011-12 MEn’s swiMMing and diving TEaM

2011-12 eastern Michigan University Men’s Swimming and Diving Roster

Full name year event hometown / highschool Brody Blickle Sr. Butterfly Northville, Mich. / Northville (U.S. Military Academy)Tyler Capen Jr. Backstroke Lisle, Ill. / Marmion Academy Tom Coates So. Butterfly/Free Melbourne, Austrailia / St. Kevin’s CollegeJeffrey Craig Jr. Diving Kent, Ohio / Field Frankie DeMaria Jr. Butterfly/Free Nishkayuna, N.Y. / Nishkayuna Missouri StateKevin Douglas Sr. Diving Kentwood, Mich. / East Kentwood Justin Duong Jr. Backstroke Saline, Mich. / Saline Alan Duski Sr. Butterfly/Back Zagreb, Croatia / Sports Troy Esentan Sr. Breaststroke/IM North Little Rock, Ark. / Central Gus Everson So. Freestyle-Sprints Sandusky, Ohio / Sandusky Mike Fisher Fr. Breaststroke/IM Saline, Mich. / SalineDexter Foos So. Freestyle-Sprints Fremont, Ohio / Fremont-Ross Jacob Hanson Jr. Backstroke/IM Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community Jake Heyblom Sr. Breaststroke/Free Grand Haven, Mich. / Grand Haven Oded Ivry Fr. Freestyle Haifa, Israel / The Hebrew Reali SchoolDakoda Johnson Fr. Diving Greenwood, Ind. / Center Grove Tyler Keelean Fr. Diving Zeeland, Mich. / Zeeland EastBrian Moore Fr. Freestyle Anthem, Ariz. / Boulder Creek Franco Petrone Fr. Freestyle-Distance Etobicoke, Ontario / Silverthorne Collegiate Institute Dan Proctor Fr. Breaststroke/IM Muncie, Ind. / MuncieMichael Kinross Jr. Butterfly/Free Crystal Lake, Ill. / Crystal Lake South Aaron Lawson So. Freestyle/IM Middletown, Ohio / Middletown Josh Leary So. Breaststroke/Free Dublin, Ohio / Dublin Scioto Ricky Linder Jr. Freestyle-Distance Cypress, Texas / Cy-Woods Gilles Renard Sr. Freestyle-Distance Huy, Belgium / Athenee Royal de Huy Andrew Saunders Jr. Diving Halifax, Nova Scotia / Halifax West Nate Schingoethe Fr. Backstroke Lake Park, Ill. / Lake ParkGrant Schwarz Fr. Breastroke/IM Greenwood, Ind. / Center Grove Kyle Snew Fr. Backstroke/IM Estero, Fla. / Estero Sage Stephens Fr. Diving Warren, Ill. / WarrenMichael Swain Sr. Breaststroke/IM Ann Arbor, Mich. / Huron (University of Michigan)Sean Tento Fr. Freestyle/Fly Seattle, Wash. / O’Dea Matt Ventura Fr. Diving Lakewood, Ohio / St. EdwardMick White So. Butterfly/Free Kansas City, Mo. / Rockhurst Matt Zavislak Sr. Freestyle-Sprints Commerce Twp., Mich. / Walled Lake Northern


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Front Row (l to R): Graduate Assistant Chase Kreitler, Assistant Coach Tracy Martin, Michele Gingher, Amanda Kiefer, Samantha Partridge, Pauline Vigneron, Alexis Smith, Soquel Rey, Assistant Coach Noah Moran Second Row: Head Coach Peter Linn, Sara Ghaffari, Briana Emig, Christina Nunez-Wood, Kaitlyn Buckwell, Alex Hofmann, Jackie Swartz, Helena Tolic, Melynee Saya Lauren Dark Third Row: Lauren Kalinowski, Meghan Richardson, Paige Copeland, Jessie Godlewski, Monica Dorszewski, Vanessa Weidner, Wesley Blassneck, Amanda Paliska, Karly Taylor, Diving Coach Buck Smith

2011-12 woMEn’s swiMMing and diving TEaM

2011-12 eastern Michigan University Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Full name year event hometown / highschoolWesley Blassneck Jr. Freestyle/IM Marco Island, Fla. / LelyKaitlyn Buckwell So. Freestyle Distance Rochester, N.Y. / SpencerportPaige Copeland So. Butterfly/IM Fishers, Ind. / Hamilton SoutheasternLauren Dark Fr. Diving Chelsea, Mich. / ChelseaMonica Dorszewski Fr. Breaststroke/Free Palatine, Ill. / PalatineBriana Emig Jr. Freestyle Distance Sewickley, Pa. / AmbridgeSara Ghaffari Fr. Freestyle/Fly Bolinas, Sweden / TorsbergsgynasietMichele Gingher Sr. Backstroke/Fly Boalsburg, Pa. / State CollegeLily Glaeser Sr. Freestyle-Sprints Brunswick, Ohio / BrunswickJessie Godlewski Fr. Butterfly/IM Apex, N.C. / ApexKelly Hendricks Jr. Diving Schaumburg, Ill. / ConantAlex Hofmann Fr. Butterfly/IM Indianapolis, Ind. / North CentralDanielle Hulvey RSo. Diving Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington CentralLauren Kalinosky Jr. Backstroke/IM Novi, Mich. / NoviAmanda Kiefer Sr. Backstroke Piqua, Ohio / Lehman CatholicSamantha Nameth Jr. Freestyle-Sprints/Fly Mentor, Ohio / MentorChristina Nunez-Wood Jr. Diving Denver, Colo. / Bear CreekAmanda Paliska Fr. Backstroke/Free Olmstead Falls, Ohio / Olmstead FallsSamantha Partridge RJr. Freestyle Distance/IM Carmel, Ind. / CarmelLexi Piranian So. Breaststroke Brentwood, Tenn. / RavenwoodSoquel Rey Fr. Diving Pinckney, Mich. / Pinckney CommunityMeghan Richardson So. Butterfly Midland, Mich. / Herbert Henry DowMelynee Saya RFr. Diving Nashua, N.H. / NashuaAlexis Smith Fr. Diving Campbell, Ky. / Campbell CountyJackie Swartz So. Butterfly/IM Centerville, Ohio / CentervilleKarly Taylor Fr. Diving Munster, Ind. / MunsterHelena Tolic Jr. Freestyle/Backstroke Zagreb, Croatia / Sportska GimnazijaPauline Vigneron Fr. Freestyle Mouscron, Belgium / College Ste. MarieVanessa Weidner Jr. Breaststroke Greenville, Ohio / Greenville Senior


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The 2011-12 season marks head coach Peter Linn’s 24th season as the head coach of the Eastern Michigan University men’s swimming team. Linn also took over as head coach of the women’s program in 2004. In his 23 seasons as men’s head coach, Linn has guided the Eagles to 19 Mid-American Conference Championships, including eight in a row from 1988-1996. EMU

finished as conference runner-up during the other four seasons of Linn’s guidance. The Eagles are currently riding a 59-MAC dual meet unbeaten streak, last having dropped a MAC dual meet during the 1997-98 season. This past season, the men’s team finished second at the MAC Championships in Carbondale, Ill. Jacob Hanson was named the 2011 Swimmer of the Year after an impressive showing at the championships. The Normal, Ill. native took first place in three events while setting two championship record times in the 200 IM and 200 backstroke as well as a pool record time in the 100 backstroke. Eight members were honored with All-MAC Accolades (Hanson, Troy Esentan, Jake Heyblom, Michael Swain, Matt Zavislak, Griggs, Andrew Saunders, and Jeffrey Craig), while four earned Academic All-MAC Awards (Griggs, Ricky Linder, Gilles Renard, and Saunders). Throughout his tenure as men’s coach, Linn has a 167-50 overall record, including a 103-6 MAC mark. He has been named MAC Coach of the Year six times, while coaching seven MAC Swimmers of the Year (Jeff Pillars, Ed Wagner, Bryson Tan, Dan Wohl, Derick Roe, Griggs, and Hanson) and five Senior Swimmers of the Year (Mark Leonard, Eric Seidelman, Tab, Doug Fleming and Wohl). He helped develop NCAA All-American swimmer Leonard, as well as NCAA honorable mention All-American Jeff Shoemaker. Former EMU swimmers Kevin Doak and Derick Roe were both in action during the summer of 2008 at the U.S. Olympic qualifying meet. On the women’s side, Linn took over for the 2004-05 season and has led the Eagles to a 48-26 mark in six seasons. He was selected MAC Coach of the Year in his first season at the helm after a third-place showing at the MAC Championships. He then led EMU to its first women’s swimming title in 2005-06, once again earning Coach of the Year honors. The 2006-07

season saw the Eagles capture the conference championship for the second consecutive season, including a 6-1 conference mark. He became the only coach to win both men’s and women’s team championships in the same year. During the 2007-08 season, Madeleine Pilchard was selected MAC Swimmer of the Year for the third consecutive season, as well as earning MAC Senior Swimmer of the Year honors. She

qualified for the NCAA, with her 10 points leading the Eagles to a 38th place finish at the national meet. She received Honorable Mention All-American accolades in both the 100 and 200 freestyle events. The women placed seven swimmers on both All-MAC and Academic All-MAC teams in 2008-09. They were led by Alissa Ricard who competed at the NCAA Championships at Texas A&M University, making it the second year in a row that EMU has been represented at the meet. She finished in 31st place with a time of 1:46.81 in the 200 freestyle. Last season, the women’s team took fourth place at the MAC Championships, landing four on the All-MAC team (Briana Emig, Sarah Kowalski, Lesley Vizurraga, and Amanda Kiefer), and four on the Academic All-MAC squad (Emig, Elisa Torres, Chelsea Allard, and Kelly Hendricks). Linn returned to EMU in 1988 after leading Upper Arlington (Ohio) High

School to three consecutive state championships, along with six straight district titles, while developing 32 individual district champions and eight individual state champions. He was also president of the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Association in 1987-88. He was named Coach of the Year in the Ohio prep ranks in 1985, 1986 and 1987. Prior to taking over at Upper Arlington, Linn coached at Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School from 1976-82 where he led the swimmers to their first league championship in 20 years. He was named Northeast Ohio Coach of the Year in 1981 and 1982. In 2002, Linn was elected to the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame. Linn attended Eastern Michigan University from 1969-74 and received a bachelor’s of science degree with a double major in mathematics and biology. He was inducted into the EMU Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2006.

Peter Linn: Excellence

Seven-Time MAC Men’s Coach of the YearTwo-Time MAC Women’s Coach of the Year

21 Overall MAC TitlesEight Men’s Titles in a Row: 1988-1996

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loren “Buck” Smith is entering his 12th year in 2011-12 as the head diving coach for both the men’s and women’s teams at Eastern Michigan University. In 2011, Smith was selected as Mid-American Conference Diving Coach of the Year for the seventh time after four of his divers finished in the top-five in the one meter including Lesley Vizarraga, who captured a first place medal on the three-meter boards and was selected to the All-MAC First-Team, and All-MAC Second Team selections Andrew Saunders and Jeff Craig. During his time at Eastern Michigan, Smith’s divers have placed in the top eight at the Mid-American Conference Cham-pionships 84 times. EMU divers have won 11 MAC Champion-ship titles, set three MAC records, three school records and a pool record that has stood for 18 years. Smith has had a diver named MAC Diver of the Year four times and as recent as 2007. He has also been named MAC Coach of the Year seven times. In 2006, Smith’s divers played a vital role in the EMU women’s first-ever MAC Championship. The Eagles placed five of the top seven divers on the one-meter board and claimed four of the top six places from the three-meter. On the men’s side, they placed three divers in the top five on the three-meter board

and three of the top seven spots on the one-meter. Smith was named MAC Coach of the Year at both the men’s and women’s championship meets. Prior to Eastern Michigan, Smith was the coach at Oakland University during the 1999-2000 season where he coached the Mid-Continent Conference Diver of the Year and qualified three divers for the Division I Zone meet. Smith is also the head diving coach for Legacy Diving. In the 10-year history of Legacy Diving, Smith has had 65 junior national qualifiers, 40 junior national finalists, eight national champions, seven silver medalists and five bronze medalists. He has also had a Junior World Finalist and coached his team to three Junior Olympic Regional titles, as well as a third place finish at the 2007 East National Championships. Smith has also coached six Canadian Junior Olympic National finalists. At the senior national level, Smith has had 28 Senior National quali-fiers and 15 finalists, along with coaching the 2006 US Open one-meter men’s champion. Legacy Diving won the US Open team title in 2006, as well as taking third place for the men’s team and fifth place overall at the 2005 Senior National Championships. In 2009, Smith had a diver place fifth on three-meter, and 10th on platform at the Spring Nationals. At the 2009 Summer Senior Nationals, he had the women’s fifth place finisher on one meter, and third place finisher on three-meter. Another diver placed ninth on platform. Smith also had a diver final at the FINA Grand Prix. In 2009, Smith’s divers took fifth place for the women, and seventh place overall at the Summer Senior Nationals. Smith lives in Ypsilanti with his wife Kara and daughters Allie and Karlie.

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Tracy Martin enters her first year as the assistant men’s and women’s swimming coach after spending last year a part-time assistant for EMU. Prior to joining the Eagles as an assistant, Martin served as an assistant coach at Milan High School and Milan Swim Club in Milan, Mich. During the 2008-09 season, Martin also served as assistant coach with the University of Rochester (New York) men’s and women’s swim programs. She also acted as an assistant with the Dublin Jerome High School & New Albany Aquatics Club in Ohio in 2005-06. Previous to her coaching career, Martin was a member of both the University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving and outdoor track and field programs. Martin graduated from Michigan in 2005 with a B.A. in Sport Management and Communications and later earned an M.A. in Sport Administration from Wayne State in 2008. A native of Albion, Mich., the 28 year old Martin currently resides in Milan, Mich. with her husband, Adam.


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eMU: 2010-11: Placed 13th in both the 100 and 200 Backstroke at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Champion-ships, recording times of 52.02 and 1:53.05, respectively…Placed sec-ond in the 100 Breaststroke against Xavier on Jan. 28 after touching the wall in 59.72…Took second in the 100 Backstroke (51.86) against Miami on Jan. 29…Against Michigan, swam to a third place finish in the 100 Backstroke with a time of 1:56.17…2009-10: An All-MAC sec-ond team selection... At the MAC Championships, he placed sixth in the 400 IM and fifth in the 200 back... Posted the second fastest time in the MAC at the EMU Invite in the 200 backstroke... Took first in two events against Wisconsin-Milwaukee... Won the 200 backstroke (54.42) against Purdue... high School: Four-year letter winner in swimming at Marmion Academy in Aurora, Ill…Four-time All-Conference and state qualifier all four years…Earned All-State honors during his junior and senior seasons…Was voted first team All-American his junior year and third team his senior year. Personal: Full Name: Tyler Curtis Capen…Parents are Charles and Patricia Capen…Has two brothers, Todd and Kyle…Born: 10-23-90…Major: Supply Chain Management.

eMU: 2010-11: At Michigan, helped the 200 Freestyle and 400 Medley Relays to third place (1:29.74) and fourth place (3:36.60) finishes, re-spectively…Took third in the 100 Butterfly against Ohio State on Feb. 4 after completing the event in 52.70…Placed third in the 100 But-terfly in 52.90…Personal: Full Name: Thomas Francis Coates…Parents are David and Clare …Has a brother, William, and a sister, Zoe… Born: 3-21-92... Major: Pre-Medicine.

Previous School: USMA: Earned Patriot League First Team honors in 2010...Named Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week on Jan. 26, 2010 after setting a pool-record in the 100 butterfly (50.82), along with first-place finishes in the 100 individual medley (53.49) and the 50 butterfly (23.34)…high School: Four-year letterwinner for Northville High School…A four-time All-American and All-State athlete for the Mustangs…Personal: Full Name: Broderick Zelez Blickle…Parents are Fred and Lauren Blickle…Has three brothers, Will, John and Hank…Brother, Will, swims for the United States Military Academy, and moth-er, Laura, swam at Alabama…Born: 5-22-1990... Major: Computer Sci-ence…

Previous School: Missouri State: 2009-10: Competed in seven dif-ferent events for the Bears…Fourth on the season’s top-five in the 200-Fly (1:58.09), fourth in the 1,000-free (9:55.75) and fifth in the 500-free (4:41.43)...high School: Four-year letterwinner for Niskayuna High School…Led team to its first short course championship title in 17 years during his senior campaign...Member of the Albany Starfish Swim Club…Competed in nine East Coast Zones Age Group meets, five U.S. Sectionals and Super Sectionals and holds 25 club records...Qualified for NCSA Junior Nationals…Personal: Full Name: Frank De-Maria Jr….Parents are Frank and Jill DeMaria…Born: 12-28-91…Major: Business Administration

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eMU: 2010-11: A Second Team All-MAC Selection after medaling at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Champion-ships in the three meter dive with a pool record mark of 386.47…Placed fifth at the championships on the one meter boards with a score of 291.40…Set a pool and meet record for the three meter dive after tally-ing 392.85 points at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4…Won both the one and three meter dives against Oakland on Jan. 8, scoring 334.17 and 382.20, respectively…Against Buffalo, scored 389.03 points for a first place finish on the three meter boards…2009-10: A second-team All-MAC honoree... Won the three-meter event at the MAC Championship with 356.95 points and took fifth in the one-meter event... Finished first with meet record scores in both the three and one-meter dives at the EMU Invite... Also took first in the three-meter against Buffalo (308.63) and Oakland (381.90)... Recorded first place finishes in the one-meter event against Oakland, Ball State, and Miami... high School: Four-year letter winner at Field High in Mogadore, Ohio…Three-time AAU All-American diver…Two-time NISCA All-American…Three-time Ohio State Qualifier, finishing 13th his sophomore year and sixth during his junior season before becoming Ohio State Diving Champion as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Jeffrey Eugene Craig…Parents are Jerry and Joyce Craig…Has two brothers, Joe and Mike and one sister, Tara…Born: 6-22-91…Major: Entrepreneurship.


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eMU: 2010-11: Won the three meter dive against Xavier on Jan. 28 after tallying 344.32 points in the event and took second in the one meter event with 324.37…2009-10: Posted the fifth highest score in the conference after earning 459.36 points in the one-meter dive at the EMU Invite... Took third in the one-meter dive against against Ball State... 2008-09: Redshirted his freshman year…high School: Named All-State following junior and senior seasons…MHSAA Division I State Runner-up…Placed second at both OK Red Conference meet and at Regionals…Named All-Conference after senior year…Captain during senior campaign…Placed fifth at the state meet during junior sea-son…Placed 19th at state meet during sophomore year…Named to all-academic team during 2005, 2006 and 2007…Personal: Full Name: Lawrence Kevin Douglas II…Parents are Kevin and Betty Douglas…Has a brother, Brandon, and a sister, Danielle…Born: 6-27-89…Major: Supply Chain Management.


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eMU: 2010-11: Placed first in the 200 Backstroke against Ball State on Oct. 30, completing the distance in 1:58.04…Took fifth in the 200 Backstroke against Michigan on Jan. 15, touching the wall at 2:03.42…Finished fifth in the 100 Backstroke (52.19) in the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4…2009-10: Part of the first place 200 Medley Relay at the EMU Invitational... Took second in the 100 back against Wayne State... Fin-ished second in the 100 butterfly at Ohio State... 2008-09: Consistently finished in the top-5 in the 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly and 400 medley relay…Finished second in the 100 back, third in the 100 fly and was a member of the winning 400 medley relay team in the first meet of the year against Buffalo…Recorded the third-best MAC time in the 200 back with a time of 1:52.4 and the fourth-best MAC time in the 100 back with a time of 52.96 seconds…Also turned in the third-best MAC time in the 100 fly…high School: Won the 50 backstroke at the National High School Championship in Croatia during senior year…Placed third in 100 fly at the Croatia National Senior Competition…Fin-ished runner-up in 50 fly during both sophomore and junior years…Placed third in 50 fly during freshman year…Personal: Full Name: Alan Duski…Parents are Ismail and Eftikar Duski…Has a sister, Rosna…Born: 8-13-89…Major: Psychology.

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eMU: 2010-11: Placed sixth in the 100 Backstroke at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships after touching the wall in 51.28…Won the 100 Backstroke event against Xavier on Jan. 28 with a time of 52.20…Against Ball State, finished first in the 100 Backstroke (51.55) and helped the 200 Medley Relay to a 1:34.93, first place finish… 2009-10: Took fourth in the 100 back-stroke against Ball State... Finished fifth in the 200 back in a dual-meet against Wayne State... high School: Four-year letter winner at Saline High in Saline, Mich…Earned All-State honors all four years an was name All-American three times…Four-year honor roll student…Per-sonal: Full Name: Justin Siu-Hing Duong…Parents are Don and Amy Duong…Has two brothers, Geaffrey and Max…Born: 7-8-90…Major: Biology.

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eMU: 2010-11: A First Team All-MAC selection…Posted NCAA Con-sideration marks in first place finishes in both the 400 Individual Med-ley (3:52.47) and 200 Breaststroke (1:59.38) at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships…Named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Jan. 26 after picking up wins in both the 100 breaststroke and 500 freestyle against Buffalo with his time of 57.24 in the 100 representing the top time in the MAC as well as a personal best… Earned second MAC Swimmer of the Week on Feb. 9 after posting three top-ten Mid-American Conference times against the No. 11 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes with second place finishes in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke and 400 IM…2009-10: An All-MAC first team selection as well as a Mid-Major All-American Hon-orable Mention pick... Took second with a Division I-B qualifying time in the 400 IM at the MAC Championships, while taking fourth in the 500 free... Was named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Feb. 3, 2010 after leading the Eagles with a season best finish in the 1,000 free against Miami... Earned first place in both the 1,000 and 500 freestyle against Buffalo... Set top conference times in 500 free, 1,000 free, and 200 breaststroke... 2008-09: First team All-Conference selection as a freshman…Turned in two top-10 finishes at the MAC Champion-ships in the 200 breast (sixth) and the 400 IM (seventh)…Recorded the MAC’s top time in the 1,000 free (9:36.70), second-best time in the 200 IM (1:52.34) and third-best time in the 200 breast (2:04.51)…Won the 1,000 free against Oakland and finished second in the 200 IM twice throughout the year…high School: Four-year varsity letter-winner at Central High School...Selected team captain for senior sea-son…Team was state champion runner-up during sophomore and junior seasons…Personal: Full Name: Troy Deniz Esentan…Parents are Gokhan and Michelle Esentan…Born: 8-29-90…Major: Business Finance.


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eMU: 2010-11: Named the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swim-mer of the Year and a First Team All-MAC honoree…Posted NCAA Consideration marks and pool record times in first place finishes in the 200 Individual Medley (1:47.86), 100 Backstroke (48.29) and 200 Backstroke (1:43.83) and helped the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays and 400 Medley Relay to first place finishes at the Championships…Placed first in the 50 Freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 30 with a 21.18 finish…Recorded the third-fastest time in the conference in the 100 Backstroke against Miami on Jan. 29 after completing the event in 49.14…Put together the fastest 400 IM time in the MAC after touching the wall in 3:57.24 at the EMU Invitational… 2009-10: An All-MAC First Team and Mid-Major All-American Honorable Mention selection... Won the 200 and 400 IM with Division-I B qualifying times (1:49.26 and 3:54.39), and also took second in the 200 back (1:46.74) in the MAC Championship meet... Was named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Nov. 18, 2009 after winning the 400 IM (4:01.42) and 100 back (50.70) against Purdue... high School: Lettered at Normal Com-munity High in Bloomington, Ill…Named All-State in 100 back and All-American in 100 back and 100 fly his senior year…Personal: Full Name: Jacob David Hanson…Has one brother, Connor and two sis-ters, Emily and Abbey…Emily swam at the University of Michigan…Born: 4-12-91…Major: Criminology.


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eMU: 2010-11: Helped the 200 Freestyle Relay to a first place, 1:25.99 finish against Purdue on Nov. 12…Placed sixth in the 100 Freestyle against Buffalo on Jan. 22 after racing to a 47.96 finish…Took fifth in the 50 Freestyle in 21.54 at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 3…high School: Four-year letterwinner... State Qualifier in the 50 Free, 100 Free, 200 and 400 Free Relays during senior and junior seasons... State qualifier in 400 Free Relay during sophomore year... Also lettered in baseball and golf... Personal: Full Name: Dexter Robert Foos…Parents are Brent Foos and Dawn Horn …Has a brother, Jonathan Horn, and a sister, Cassandra Horn… Born: 6-21-92... Major: Finance.

high School: Four-year letter winner for the Hornets…An All-Amer-ican selection in the 100-breast, 200 IM and the 200 Medley during senior campaign…Set the Division-I State Record in the 100-breast…State Champion in the 100-breast and 200-Medley…Three-time All-State Selection…Four-year All-Conference and Academic All-State ath-lete…Two-time First Team All-Washtenaw Area honoree…SEC Confer-ence Sportsmanship Award Recipient…Led Saline High School to two State Championships…Personal: Full Name: Ryan Michael Fisher…Parents are Robert and Mary Fisher…Has three brothers RJ, James and Kevin and a sister, Amanda… Born: 6-24-1992... Major: Aviation.

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eMU: 2010-11: Raced to an 11th place, 45.75 finish in the 100 Freestyle at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships and also helped the 200 Freestyle and Medley Relays post NCAA Consideration times…Raced in the 200 Freestyle Relay that captured first place in 1:24.92 against Ohio State on Feb. 4… high School: Four-year letterwinner for Sandusky HS... Two-time OHSAA All-State Honoree in the 100 Free... Northwest Ohio District Champion in 50 free... Earned All-American Accolades during senior campaign in 100 Free...A member of the National Honor Society...Personal: Full Name: August Fred Everson…Parents are Fritz and Jenny Everson …Has sister, Lily… Born: 4-08-92... Major: Actuarial Science and Economics.


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eMU: 2010-11: An Academic All-MAC selection and All-MAC First Team honoree…Won the 100 Breaststroke event at the 2011 MAC Swimming and Diving Championships with a time of 56.13 and placed fourth in the 200 Breaststroke in 2:02.21…Took second in both the 100 and 200 Breaststroke against Miami on Jan. 29 after completing the events in 57.90 and 2:08.39, respectively… 2009-10: Recorded the conference’s 11th fastest 50 freestyle time at the EMU Invite in 21.37... Part of the winning 200 freestyle relay against Purdue... Took fourth in both the 50 free and 200 free against Ball State... 2008-09: Finished third in the 50 free against Xavier and fourth in against Wayne State…Helped the 400 medley relay team to a third place finish against Wayne State…Swam to seventh place in the 200 free against Oakland…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner in swimming at Grand Haven…Four-year All-Conference and All-State selection…During senior sea-son, set the state record in 200 medley relay while finishing runner-up in 50 and 100 free at state meet…Named All-American in 50 free…During junior season, placed sixth in both 100 and 200 free at the state finals…Also was part of school record breaking 200 free relay during 2005-06 season…Member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll and Academic All-State selection…Personal: Full Name: Jacob Arthur Heyblom…Parents are Rick and Beth Heyblom…Born: 11-11-89…Major: Business.

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high School: Swam at the Hebrew Reali School Haifa...Personal: Full Name: Oded Ivry…Parents are Simon and Judith …Has a brother Amos, and a sister, Alice… Born: 6-13-89... Major: Business Adminis-tration.

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high School: Four-year letter winner for the Trojans…Four-time CGHS Diver of the Year…Broke high school records in 6-dive and 11-dive on 1-meter during senior campaign…Two-time Hamilton South Eastern Invite Champion…Placed at both the 2011 USA Zone B and USA Re-gionals...Placed at the 2010 USA Summer Region Championships in both the three-meter (Eighth) and one-meter (Ninth)…Team Captain during senior season...Two-time state qualifier...State finalist during senior campaign...Graduated with Honors and was a member of the Student Government…Personal: Full Name: Dakoda Levi Johnson…Parents are Jeffrey and Michelle Johnson…Has a brother, Chapman… Born: 1-23-1993... Major: Computer Information Systems.

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eMU: 2010-11: Placed sixth in the 200 Butterfly (1:50.46) and 10th in the 100 Butterfly (49.94) at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Champi-onships…Placed second in the 100 Butterfly against Ohio State on Feb. 4 after completing the event in 52.64…Took second against Xavier on Jan. 28 in the 200 Individual Medley (1:57.94)…2009-10: Finished in the top-five in the 200 butterfly six times throughout the season, with a second place finish against Ball State in a MAC dual-meet... Placed third in the 200 fly against Wayne State... Posted top-10 fastest times in the 100 and 200 fly in the MAC conference... high School: Three-year let-ter winner at Crystal Lake South in Crystal Lake, Ill…State qualifier all three years and helped lead his team to two straight Fox Valley Confer-ence championships…Sectional champion and record holder in 100 fly his sophomore and junior years…Was named team MVP all three years and conference MVP twice…Led team to a 12th place team finish and made All-State honorable mention and All-American in the 100 fly his senior year…Personal: Full name: Michael Fitzgerald Kinross…Parents are Bill and Marla Kinross…Has two brothers, Ryan and Adam…Born: 8-28-90…Major: Secondary Education.


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eMU: 2010-11: A 2011 Academic All-MAC honoree placed ninth in the 1,650 Freestyle (16:05.76) and 15th in the 500 Freestyle (4:38.14) at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Cham-pionships…Placed first in the 1,000 Freestyle against Miami on Jan. 29, touching the wall at 9:39.42 for the third fastest time in the con-ference… 2009-10: Recorded the sixth best time in the conference for the 1,000 freestyle (9:48.63 vs. Buffalo)... Took third in the 1,000 free against Oakland and Wayne State... Placed second for the Eagles against Ball State in the 1,000 free... high School: Two-year letter at Cy-Woods High in Cypress, Texas…Was a regional finalist in the 500 free his junior and senior seasons and was a state finalist in the 400 free relay his senior year…Also lettered in cross country…Personal: Full Name: Lars Rickard Robert Linder…Parents are Stefan and Tea Linder…Has one sister, Jessica…Born: 9-18-90…Major: Finance.

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eMU: 2010-11: Finished second in the 200 Butterfly in 1:51.97 at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4…Took third in the 200 Butterfly against Ball State on Oct. 30 after completing the event in 1:57.34… high School: Four-year letterwinner at Middletown HS... 200 Butterfly champion at the Southwest Ohio Classic... First-team All-Greater Mi-ami Conference (GMC)... GMC All-Academic team... Ohio State Quali-fier in 100 Fly... Middletown High School ecord holder of 7 events...Team captain... YMCA National Swimmer Of The Year... Pigskin Round-ball Spectacular Athlete of the Year... Earned James P. Dillon Memorial Swimming Award... Personal: Full Name: Aaron Taylor Lawson…Par-ents are Eric and Juley Lawson …Has two sisters, Ariel and Alyssa… Born: 5-25-92... Major: Undecided.

eMU: 2010-11: Finished the 100 Breaststroke with a third place, 59.02 time against Ohio State on Feb. 4…Took fifth in the 100 Breast-stroke in 1:03.10 against Xavier on Jan. 28… high School: Three-year letterwinner... Team Captain during senior season... Earned All-State senior year... Member of the Honor Roll... Personal: Full Name: Josh-ua Leary…Parents are Frank and Stacy Leary …Has one sister, Sara… Born: 2-14-92... Major: Aviation Technology.

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high School: Four-year letter winner for Muncie Central High School…Four-time All-North Central Conference…Sectional team champion as a senior as well as a 12-time Conference Champion…An Academic All-American honoree during senior season…Named Team MVP as both a junior and a senior…Earned All-American Honors during sopho-more season after setting school and sectional records in the 200IM and 200 Medley Relay…Placed sixth at the state championships in the 200 Medley Relay as a sophomore…Personal: Full Name: Daniel Josef Proctor…Parents are Preston and Beth Proctor…Has a sister, Sara…Born: 6-19-1992...Major: Communications.


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eMU: 2010-11: An Academic All-MAC selection…Helped the 800 Free-style Relay to a third place, 6:45.72 finish at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships and also took fifth in both the 1,650 Freestyle and 500 Freestyle with times of 16:04.87 and 4:35.87, respectively… 2009-10: Part of the Academic All-MAC team... Took first in the 1,000 freestyle against Ball State... Placed sec-ond in MAC-dual meet action against Buffalo in the 500 freestyle... At the MAC Championships, he took fifth in the 1,650 free to help the Eagles to their 29th MAC title... 2008-09: In the first meet of the year, swam to two second place finishes in the 50 and 1,650 free and a third place finish in the 500 free against Buffalo…Raced to a first place finish in the 200 free against Ball State…Swam to three other second place finishes, two in the 1,000 free and another in the 200…high School: Holds McCutcheon High School records in 100, 200 and 500 free, 200 IM, 400 free relay and 200 medley relay…Finished seventh in 500 free and 10th in 200 free at IHSAA State Finals…Swam for Club Wanze in Belgium…Won 800 free and took second in 1,500 free at 2007 Belgian Junior Championships…Personal: Full Name: Gilles Renard…Parents are Patrice and Anne Renard…Has two brothers, David and Hugues…Born: 4-23-89…Major: Engineering Physics.

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eMU: 2010-11: An Academic All-MAC and Second Team All-MAC se-lection…Won the one-meter event at the 2011 Mid-American Con-ference Swimming and Diving Championships after tallying 306.30 points and placed fourth in the three-meter dive with 344.70 points…Placed first in both the one and three meter dives against Michigan on Jan. 15 after posting scores of 328.64 and 328.88, respectively…Took first in the one-meter event at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4 after posting a score of 329.80… 2009-10: Took first in the one-meter dives against Wisconsin-Milwaukee... Recorded the third highest score (315.68) in the three-meter event to qualified for zone championships against Ball State... high School: Attended Halifax West High…School did not have a diving team…Former Atlantic Diving Champion…Cur-rent Nova Scotia record holder in the one meter, three meter and platform events…Canadian Junior National finalist in all three events, Senior National finalist in one meter…2005 Canada Games finalist in all three events…2009 Canada Games finalist in all three events…The only Canadian diver to final in all events at the 2005 and 2009 Canada Games and one of six to final in all three events at the 2009 Games…Five-time IKON award winner which is given to diving’s male Athlete of the Year…Personal: Full Name: Andrew Mark Saunders…Parents are Mark Saunders and Rowena Nunn…Has two brothers, Samuel and Adrian, and two sisters, Ceilidh and Sophia…Born: 4-24-91...Major: Fi-nance.

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high School: Four-year letter winner for the Trojans…Set school re-cords in the 200IM and 100 Breaststroke...Two-time All-MIC honoree...Set the Johnson County record in the 100 Breaststroke as a senior...An NISCA All-American selection during senior and junior campaigns...An Indiana state finalist in the 200IM, 100 Breaststroke, and 200 Medley Relay...Was the 2010 Johnson County Champion in the 200IM, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Medley Relay and 200 Freestyle Relay as well as the 2011 Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference Champion in the 100 Breaststroke...Named the Johnson County Swimmer of the Meet dur-ing senior and junior seasons...Was the Franklin Sectional Champion as a junior and senior in the 200IM and 100 Breaststroke...Voted as team captain in 2010-11 season...Recipient of the 2011 Pam Todd Memorial Scholarship...Personal: Full Name: Larkin Grant Schwarz…Parents are Jim and Rose Schwarz…Has a sister, Jessica… Born: 9-9-1992... Major: Exercise Science

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high School: Four-year letter winner for the Lancers…Named team captain during sophomore, junior and senior seasons…Placed 10th at the IHSA State Meet in the 100 back and 16th in the 200 IM…Was the 2011 Upstate Eight Conference Champion in the 100 back and 200 IM as a senior… Earned All-American and Illinois Swimming As-sociation All-State honors as a junior and sophomore…Also lettered in track…Personal: Full Name: Nathan Jay Schingoethe…Parents are Brian and Sandi Schingoethe…Has a brother, Kyle, and a sister, Jamie, who swam at Monmouth College… Born: 7-1-1992... Major: Undecided.

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high School: Four-year letter winner for Stevenson High School… A three-time state qulifier and two-time top-eight finisher at the state meet…Took second in the 100 backstroke and 100 breaststroke at the state championships during senior campaign…An All-American selection as a sophomore…Team Captain during his senior season…Personal: Full Name: Kellen Robert Schoff…Parents are Patrick and Katherine Schoff…Father, Patrick, swam at Ferris State University… Born: 9-28-1993... Major: Undecided.


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high School: Four-year letterwinner for Estero High School…Named to The News-Press’ 2010 Boys Swimmer Of The Year during senior sea-son… Four-time First Team Naples News All-Area honoree…Named Team Captain during senior campaign…Personal: Full Name: Kyle Douglas Snew… Has one brother, Patrick Green…Born: 7-14-1993... Major: Biology.

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high School: Four-year letterwinner for the Blue Devils…Was team captain during junior and senior seasons…Set the Stevenson High School pool record on the six-meter dive as well as the the six-meter and 11-meter pool records at Warren Township…Set the pool record at Vernon Hills High School in the 11-meter dive as a senior…Named Chicago Tribune Athlete of the Week…Conference and Sectional Champion as a senior…A Lake County Record Holder…Personal: Full Name: Sage Zeplin Stephens… Parents are Shawn Stephens and Hayley Erol…Has two sisters, Acey and Alexia…Father, Shawn, was a diver at Purdue University…Born: 2-27-1993... Major: Undecided.

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eMU: 2010-11: Placed second in the 50 Freestyle against Ball State on Oct. 30, completing the distance in 21.60...high School: Four-year letterwinner... Four-time All-State Honoree in the 100 Free.. Three-time All-American in the 200 Free and 200 Free Relay... Three-time State Champion in 200 Free... Earned Missouri State MVP during senior sea-son... Named ESPN Athlete of the Week... Featured in Sports illustrated Faces In The Crowd (1-19-10)... Personal: Full Name: Michael Sheridan White…Parents are John and Jane White… Has one brother, Neil… Born: 10-01-91... Major: Biology.

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high School: Four-year letterwinner for the Fighting Irish…Was vot-ed as Team Captain and MVP during both junior and senior seasons...Finished third in the 200 Freestyle event and fourth in the 500 Free at the state championships during his senior campaign…Personal: Full name: Sean Peter Tento… Parents are Scott and Susan Tento…Has one brother, Andrew…Born: 11-17-1992... Major: Exercise Science.

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high School: Competed for St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio…Personal: Full name: Matthew J. Ventura… Parents are Joe and Gail Ventura…Has one sister, Selena…Born: 11-3-1992... Major: Undecided.

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eMU: 2010-11: Named Second Team-All MAC after finishing second in the 200 Breaststroke (2:01.65) and fourth in the 400 Individual Medley (3:57.17) at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships…Placed second in the 200 Breaststroke and third in the 200 Individual Medley against Michigan on Jan. 15, recording times of 2:06.05 and 1:55.18, respectively…Won the 200 Breaststroke event against Buffalo on Jan. 22, completing the dis-tance in 2:05.47… 2009-10: Swam for the University of Michigan...Had an NCAA consideration mark of 3:55.51 at the Ohio State Win-ter Invitational (Feb. 13)... high School: Three-year letterwinner for Huron HS... Personal: Full Name: Michael David Swain… Parents are David and Christine Swain… Has one brother, Troy… Born: 12-14-90... Major: Product Design and Development.


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eMU: 2010-11: A Second Team All-MAC Selection…Tied for third place in the 100 Freestyle (45.05) and helped the 200 and 400 Free-style Relays to second and third place finishes, respectively, at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships…Was named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Feb. 2 and Male Scholar Athlete of the Week after clinching first place finishes in the 100 Free-style (46.32), 200 Freestyle (1:42.06) and 200 Medley Relay (1:32.20) against Miami on Jan. 29…Picked up victories in the 100 Freestyle and 200 Freestyle in the Eagles’ win over Ball State on Oct. 30...Finished first in the 1,000 Freestyle and 50 Freestyle events against Xavier on Jan. 28... 2009-10: Anchored the first place 400 free relay team at the 2010 MAC Championship that set a pool record of 2:59.43.. Won the 200 free against Ball State... Placed fourth against ninth-ranked Ohio State in the 100 freestyle... Won the 100 freestyle in an EMU victory over Oakland... Helped the 200 Medley Relay to a first place finish against Wayne State University... Picked up vistories in the 50 free, 100 free, and 200 freestyles at the EMU Invitational... 2008-09: Swam to third place finishes in the 100 and 200 freestyles while helping the 200 and 400 free relay teams to first place finishes at the MAC Champion-ships…Also finished ninth individually in the 100 free and sixth in the 200 free at the MAC Championships…Helped the 200 and 400 free relay teams to first place finishes at the EMU Invitational and turned in a fourth place finish in the 50 free at that same meet…high School: Four-time state qualifier at Walled Lake Northern…All-State and All-American during senior year…Also played water polo and football…State finalist during junior season…Personal: Full Name: Matt Robert Zavislak…Parents are John and Barb Zavislak…Has a sister, Laura…Born: 7-27-89…Major: Electronic Media and Film.


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enrollment Profile With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the university community. The University currently has approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign coun-tries. Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full time and 60 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s population is approxi-mately 70 percent white; 16 percent black; 3 percent international; 6 percent undeclared; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic and 0.5 percent Native-American. Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Learn-ing Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; the World College Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered on site; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training through the Centers for Corporate Training; and EMU Worldwide. With more than 200 academic and social orga-nizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apart-ments and include living/learning center options.

Where We’re located Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, seven miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre main campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique In 1849, with the passage of Act No. 138, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclu-sive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a Uni-versity, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves nearly 22,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Faculty/Staff Eastern Michigan University employs 689 full-time faculty and 1,100 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. In 2009, the Uni-versity celebrated its 29th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergradu-ate research.

community Outreach Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real-world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on com-munity building and civic engagement, quality, com-munity and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

eMU’s economic Impact Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3 billion annually reflects a return of more than $30 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $115 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.25 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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Mission Statement Eastern Michigan University is com-mitted to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of na-tional leadership in the preparation of teach-ers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-

toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our history When the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name has changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times; adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975 and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs that include Continuing Education, the Centers for Corporate Training, the World College and numerous community-focused institutes. The University has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Educa-tion Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003) and the Student Center (2006).

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.”

Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School.

March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.”

1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commence-ment, with three graduates.

Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly.

1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College.

1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal.

1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled.

Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons.

July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College.

July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication.

June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University.

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michi-gan University

1964: The College of Business is established.

1975: The College of Health and Human Services is estab-lished.

1980: The College of Technology is established.

1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations.

Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo.

May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles.

Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted.

Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community.

Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center.

June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place.

Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial.

May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commence-ment address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center.

May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents.

July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

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Fast FactsFounded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal SchoolEnrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in MichiganUndergraduates: 17,808Graduates: 4,830Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% maleMichigan residents: 88 percentPresident: Susan MartinBoard of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governorFaculty: 689 full timeFaculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percentStudent/Faculty Ratio: 19:1New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1New Freshmen Average ACT: 21New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programsDoctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical PsychologyCampus Buildings: 122Campus Size: 880 acresAthletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A)NCAA Conference: Mid-American ConferenceMascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White

2010-11 Tuition and Fees*In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $8,377Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $22,282Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: $7,785*subject to change

The city of ypsilanti Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate com-munity a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 work-ers.


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Facilities Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Educa-tion (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

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The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrat-ing traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations; 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books; 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection; 3,000 network connection ports; a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers; a 70-seat teleconferencing room; a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms); a distance learning lab; a television studio; the Paradox Cafe; individual and group study areas and self-direction stations.

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tHe eMU StUdent center Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, TCF Bank, wireless Internet access*, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!


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Continuing Education 487.0407 800.777.3521EMU Foundation 484.1322Financial Aid Office 487.0455Housing & Dining 487.1300President’s Office 487.2211Public Safety 487.0892Registration 487.2300Switchboard 487.1849University Communications 487.4400

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Entering her fourth year as the presi-dent of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a significant impact on the campus in her short time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female pres-ident in EMU’s 161-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. Since joining EMU she has led the institution in two consecutive years of enrollment growth, kept tuition, room and board at 0% increase for 2010-11, enhanced the quality of education by investing in hiring new faculty, and en-hanced the living and learning facilities by making $195M in capital improve-ments to the campus. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set fourth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on the pillars of academic excellence,

refreshing alumni relation-ships, comprehensive fund-raising and earning the pub-lic’s trust. Under Martin’s guid-ance in 2008, EMU was again recognized as a “Best Mid-western College” by The Princeton Review for the sixth straight year. Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized Eastern’s College of Business as one of the “Best 296 Busi-ness Schools” in the nation. Eastern Michigan also was awarded a 2009 Michigan His-toric Preservation Network’s (MHPN) Government/Institu-tional Award for its preserva-tion of the University’s core historic campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Mar-tin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

The majority of Martin’s higher edu-cation career was at Grand Valley State University, where she taught and pub-lished as a professor of accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of taxation program, director of international business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation de-partment.

In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and ex-ecutive associate vice president of academic affairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help man-age the $154 million budget for the Academic Affairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 1985-1988. Martin received her doctoral de-gree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her mas-ter’s degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan Uni-versity in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Infor-mation Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is a member of the boards of directors of the Michigan Educational Trust as well as Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization that seeks to bring businesses to the Ann Arbor area. She is married to Dr. Larry Martin, professor of economics at Michigan State University, and has three chil-dren and two grandchildren.

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Roy e. Wilbanks chair Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to fill the seat vacated by Rosalind E. Griffin for a term ending in December 2012. Wilbanks was employed by Eastern Michigan University in various roles such as: Assistant to the President for Government and Community Relations, Vice Presi-dent for University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents, Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the East-ern Michigan Foundation and President and Chief Executive Officer

of the Eastern Michigan Foundation. In 2004, he was inducted into the Ypsilanti High School Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 2003, he was awarded the John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. Wilbanks earned a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Wilbanks serves as chair of the Eagle Administrative Services Board and is a resident of Ypsilanti.

Thomas W. Sidlik Thomas W. Sidlik was appointed to the Board of Regents of Eastern Michi-gan University by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to a term expir-ing in December 2012. He was elected by the Board as EMU’s Vice-Chair from June 2005 to January 2007. In January 2007, he was elected to be the Chair of the EMU Board of Regents, for a term ending in February 2009. He has served as the Chair of the EMU Educational Policies Committee since January 2007. In March 2009 he was appointed to be the vice chair of the Faculty Affairs committee. He is a member of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee and the Executive committee. In other capacities, he is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Detroit Institute of

Arts. Sidlik retired as a member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG in August 2007. Sidlik has been vice chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Chairman of the Council’s Executive Committee. Sidlik is a resident of Ann Arbor.

Floyd clack Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in June 2005 to fill the seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, and then reappointed to a full term in January of 2007. Clack was a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state represen-tative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also served as a member of the Flint City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher in the Flint Community Schools. He is a former president of the Flint NAACP. Clack received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU in 1972. He lives in Flint. Clack serves as vice chair of the Student Affairs

committee, vice chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and secretary of the Eagle Administrative Services Board.

Beth FitzsimmonsBeth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie, who resigned. She is appointed for a term ex-piring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. cor-porations. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with several projects at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with

CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, the largest Rotary Club in Michigan, and has served on the Boards of the YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, HelpSource, First Congregational Church, Cleary Uni-versity, Library of Michigan Foundation, and MIT Enterprise Forum.Michael hawks

Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs com-mittee and vice chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Town-ship. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in foot-ball and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan Uni-versity. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU,

he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

James F. Stapleton Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo, who resigned. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that ex-pires December 31, 2016. He is currently a member of the Board’s Executive committee (in the capacity of chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee). He is vice chair of the Eagle Administrative Services board. Stapleton is President and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the high-

est ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of The Think Twice Foundation, an or-ganization comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished housing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank.

Francine Parker vice chair Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to replace Joseph Antonini, whose term expired in December 2006. Parker is the Executive Director of the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, which provides health care benefits to UAW retirees. Parker, who has more than 40 years of healthcare experience, retired as president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan in 2008. She serves as chair of the Personnel and Compensa-tion committee, chair of the Faculty Affairs committee and vice chair of the Educational Policies committee. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2014.

Mike Morris Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining North-east Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for

ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chair-man of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a new term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michi-gan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the gov-ernor. The current EMU Regents are Roy Wilbanks, chair; Francine Parker, vice chair; Floyd clack; Beth Fitzsimmons; Michael hawks; Mike Morris; Thomas W. Sidlik; and James F. Stapleton.

“Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by

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Roy E. WilbanksChair

Francine ParkerVice Chair

Beth Fitzsimmons

Thomas Sidlik

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a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general super-vision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the insti-tution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.”


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Dr. Derrick GraggAthletics Director

The mark of an exceptional athletics pro-gram is the progress that is made each year. And under the leadership of Athletics Direc-tor Dr. Derrick Gragg, the Eastern Michigan University department of athletics has turned in successful campaigns in each of his first five years at the helm. During Gragg’s first year at EMU in 2006-07, the department set a school and Mid-American Conference record by capturing a remarkable eight team conference titles, adding a league post-season crown and recording two runner-up finishes. The MAC-record eight team championships eclipsed the mark of six held jointly by Central Michigan University (2003-04) and Western Michigan University (1984-85). In 2007-08, Gragg’s second as athletics direc-tor, EMU followed up the record-breaking eight championships in 2006-07 with four league regular-season titles and one MAC Tournament crown and the Eagles secured the Reese Trophy which is awarded annually to the top overall men’s athletics program in the league. Eastern had won the prestigious Reese Trophy three previous times (1987-88, 1990-91 and 1995-96). Gragg was nationally recognized for his lead-ership in 2008-09, earning the Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA) Administrator of the Year Award. He received the award at the BCA Na-tional Convention and Expo Awards Banquet, May 29, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. The Eagles won a pair of MAC titles during the 2008-09 campaign in men’s cross country and swimming, while finishing as the runner-up in men’s golf, men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track, women’s golf and women’s soccer en route to a second place finish in the Reese Trophy standings. Eastern continued to excel in 2009-10 with a trio of MAC team titles, 30 individual MAC Championships and 60 student-athletes named to the All-MAC teams. Gragg also helped spearhead the construction of EMU’s $3.9 million multi-purpose indoor athletic practice facility located near the north end of Rynearson Stadium.

The 2010-11 season proved to be another record-setting campaign for EMU Athletics. The women’s outdoor track and field team won its first MAC title in 11 years to go along with the men’s cross country team capturing its 15th MAC crown. The Eagles finished near the top in the battle for the Mid-American Conference all-sports championships. The women’s athletic program turned in a third-place showing in the race for the Jacoby Trophy, while the men’s athletic program turned in its fifth consecutive top five finish in the battle for the Reese Trophy. Gragg was named EMU’s 11th athletic direc-tor, Feb. 21, 2006, after spending the previous six years at the University of Arkansas. He first joined the U of A in 2000 as an associate athletic director and was promoted to senior associate athletic director in 2003 and then to deputy athletic director. In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg was involved in various areas including: athletic administration, sport pro-gram oversight, marketing, sports information, recruitment, budget, student-athlete support, compliance, facilities and game management, fund-raising and research. During his career, Gragg has published sev-eral articles and editorials on intercollegiate athletics as well as a nationwide study on sports-related gambling. He is a former mem-ber of the NCAA’s Minority Opportunities & Interests Committee, having served as co-chair of the committee in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors and as a member of the American Heart Association, Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors. He currently serves as a member of the NCAA’s Legislative Council and is a member of the NACDA Division I-A Athletic Directors Scholar-ship Ad Hoc Steering Committee. A former collegiate football wide receiver, Gragg lettered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his degree. He graduated with a

bachelor’s in human development in 1992 and was a member of the Southeastern Con-ference Academic Honor Roll during his senior year. Gragg served from 1993 to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma mater before adding the title of director of student life in his final year at Vanderbilt. During his time as a Commodore athletic administrator, he coordinated student life and support programs as well as supervising the academic counseling programs for student-athletes. In 1995, Gragg was named director of compliance & operations at the University of Missouri. During his two years in Columbia, he was the game event manager for 10 Olympic sports programs and chairman of the Big 12 Compli-ance Coordinators Group during his last year as compliance coordinator at the university. Named assistant athletic director for compli-ance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three years with oversight of the UM compliance department. While serving in Ann Arbor, Gragg also earned his master’s degree in sports admin-istration from Wayne State University. He then served on the faculty at WSU, teaching intercollegiate sport administration and sports marketing classes. During the past three years, he has also served as an adjunct faculty instruc-tor at both WSU and EMU. Gragg earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the U of A in May of 2004 and also taught two undergraduate courses during his tenure there as an athletic administrator. Inducted into the Huntsville-Madison Coun-ty (Ala.) Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, Gragg is a member of the National Association of Col-legiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Black Coaches and Administrators Association (BCA). Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a daughter, DeSha, 17, and two sons, Avery, 14, and Phillip-Raymond, 10.

The DeRRIcK GRAGG FIleName: Derrick Lamont GraggBorn: 11-19-69 in Huntsville, Ala.High School: Lee H.S. (Graduated in 1988) College: Vanderbilt University (Graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in human development) Wayne State University (Graduated in 1999 with a master’s degree in sports administration) University of Arkansas (Earned his doctorate in higher education administration in 2004)Family: Wife: Sanya (Whittaker); Daughter: DeSha (16); Sons: Avery (13) and Phillip-Raymond (9)

Intercollegiate Athletics experienceyear School Position2006-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Director of Athletics2000-2006 University of Arkansas 2006 Deputy Athletic Director 2003-05 Senior Associate Athletics Director 2000-03 Associate Athletics Director/Compliance1997-2000 University of Michigan Director of Compliance1995-97 University of Missouri Director of Compliance and operations1993-95 Vanderbilt University Academic Counselor for two years; Director of Student Life for his final year

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Dr. Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Broughton, a professor in leadership and counsel-ing at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics represen-tative at EMU in January 2007.

As the faculty athletics representa-tive, Broughton is responsible for reviewing policies and procedures

concerning student-athlete welfare, academic integrity and rules compliance. She also serves on the Mid-American Conference’s FAR Infractions Committee. Broughton has been an EMU professor in leadership and

Dr. Elizabeth BroughtonFaculty Athletics Representative

counseling in the College of Education since August 1997. Her duties include instruction of graduate level courses at EMU and serving on the EMU Faculty Council. The 57-year-old Broughton is a native of Morristown, N.J. She went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in 1976 at Rollins (Fla.) College where she was a varsity tennis and basketball player. She earned her master’s degree in counseling at the University of Florida in 1985 and completed her Doctor of Education degree at the University of Florida in 1996. Broughton played professional tennis from 1976-77 before tak-ing over as head women’s tennis coach at the University of Florida from 1978-81.

Erin Burdis is in her 10th year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department. Burdis joined the EMU staff as a part-time academic counselor in 2001-02 and was elevated to full-time academic counselor and assistant to the director of compliance in October 2002. In the spring of 2004 she took over leadership of the program.

As the director of the Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS), Burdis has developed a comprehensive learning assistance program which has led to a very successful departmental GPA and increased graduation rates. Currently the department has a cumulative GPA of 3.138. The main component of the comprehensive program consists of mentor, learning specialist and tutoring meetings that are all individualized. The 35-year-old Burdis joined the EMU athletics staff at the start of the 2001 academic year after serving as a graduate assistant in the University

of Kentucky Athletics Department during 2000-01. She was a support desk coordinator at Booth Newspapers in Ann Arbor from 1997-2000 and prior to that was an intern in the athletics department and assistant girls varsity basketball coach at Taylor Light and Life Christian High School in Taylor, Mich. in 1998. A native of Frankenmuth, Mich., Burdis was an all-state softball player and played on state championships teams in softball and basketball at Frankenmuth High School before graduating in 1994. Burdis then went on to Concordia University in Ann Arbor and was an honorable mention All-American shortstop as a senior and the co-captain of the softball team her final two years. She helped lead Concordia to the National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship in both 1998 and 1999. In addition, the softball team won the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference title in 1997 and 1999 and Burdis was named All-League shortstop and was an All-League All-Academic pick three times (1997, 1998, 1999).

Erin BurdisAssistant Athletic Director/Academics

Christopher Hoppe is in his first year as the associate athletic director for compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. The 32-year-old Hoppe earned two de-grees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently working on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature

in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary education and leadership at UW.

Christopher HoppeAssociate Athletic Director/Compliance

A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04. Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the assistant athletics di-rector for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris University in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU in the summer of 2011. A member of the state bar of Wisconsin, Hoppe and his wife, Meris, have two children, Austin and Isabelle.


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Garrett Hotchkiss is in his fifth year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan Uni-versity. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compli-ance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department.

Hotchkiss is currently responsible for providing academic support and monitoring student-athletes aca-demic progress in the sports of golf, cross country, track, wrestling and tennis. A native of East Lansing, Michigan, Hotchkiss was an honorable

Garrett HotchkissAcademic Counselor

mention all-state baseball player, two time team MVP and also played on the soccer team. Hotchkiss then went on to play two years of college soccer at Adrian College where he received MIAA honorable mention both years. The 33-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a Research As-sistant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incorporated. He also worked as a Game Day Operations Coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and Graduate Assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Erich Keil is entering his fifth season as a part of the Eastern Michigan University facilities department.

Keil joined the EMU athletics depart-ment in December 2007 after work-ing for the University of Michigan department of athletics for 20 years.

Keil was responsible for the mainte-nance of the U-M baseball field that was voted the best college

Erich KeilCoordinator of Athletic Equipment and Facilities

baseball and softball field in the nation by Turface in 1997. In addition to his work as the EMU director of athletic facilities, Keil has three daughters: Melissa (23), Stephanie (21) and Kristina (17). Melissa is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is a professional figure skating coach , Stephanie is enrolled Michigan State University and Kristina attends Kent Prep School in Con-necticut.

Mike Malach is in his 14th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan Uni-versity athletics department and his fifth as the director of internal affairs.

The 43-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development

and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as, overseeing facilities, game operations and sports oversight. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach

Mike MalachAssociate Athletic Director

went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (13) and daughter, Elaina (5).


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Steve Nordwall is in his 10th year as the director of sports medicine/head athletic trainer for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Nordwall joined the EMU staff after spending the previous five years as an as-sistant trainer for the Kent State University athletic program. At Kent State, Nordwall worked with the

entire intercollegiate sports program and held direct responsibilities with the football and men’s basketball teams. He also served as a certi-fied clinical instructor in the athletic training education program. A native of Minnetonka, Minn., Nordwall graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1986. He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at North Park College in Chicago, Ill. in 1990, and followed that with

Steve NordwallDirector of Sports Medicine

his master’s degree at Western Michigan University in 1996. From 1991-94 Nordwall was the head athletic trainer at Triton College in River Grove, Ill. He then moved on to Western Michigan University as a graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1994-96, followed by a position at the University of Notre Dame as an assistant athletic trainer during the 1996-97 season. He joined the Kent State University staff in 1997 as an assistant athletic trainer and remained there until accepting the EMU position. Nordwall is a certified athletic trainer and a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. Nordwall is also an executive board member of the Athletic Medical Trainers Society as well as the District IV representative to the College/University Athletic Trainers Committee for the past three years.

Dr. Michael Paciorek, a professor of physical education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compli-ance Associate. Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he received a B.S. in physical education. He received a Mas-ter’s degree in adapted physical education from The George Washington University in 1977 and

a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk (Va.) City Schools from 1976-1979, and holds national certification in adapted physical educa-tion. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having been on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Michigan for 12 years. He was a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain and worked in classification at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. He was on the evaluation team for the

Dr. Michael PaciorekFaculty Compliance Associate

1995 Special Olympic World Games and was Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participation at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals in Minneapolis and Los Angeles respectively. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book “Disability Sports & Recreation is in its Third Edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981 Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999, he served as the President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPER&D). While at EMU he has received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service in 2000 and the EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award in 1994. Professionally, he has received the MAHPER&D Distinguished Honor Award in 2005; the National Consortium on Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Outstanding Service Award in 1999; and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Adapted Physical Activity Council Professional Recognition Award in 1999. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a professor of early childhood education at EMU have two sons: Clark (26) and Clay (23).

Ann Pierson is in her ninth year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan University. Pierson joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team. Pierson earned a bachelor’s

degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sports management from EMU in 2011.

Ann PiersonAcademic Counselor

While an undergrad at CMU, Pierson helped CMU win two Mid-American Conference softball championship (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU softball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances. A native of Ann Arbor, Pierson lettered in basketball and softball at Gabriel Richard High School. She helped the softball team win the state of Michigan Class D championship as a freshman and senior and was named All-State as a senior. A two-time Class D All-State selection in basketball, Pierson led the team to the Class D state championship game in her final season. Pierson and her son, Brian (17) reside in Ypsilanti.


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Dr. Melody Reifel Werner is in her 15th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University staff. The 54-year-old Reifel Werner has earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with honors from Eastern Michigan University. She completed her bachelor’s degree in marketing and com-munications in 1979 and her master’s in

organizational communications in 1998. She was awarded her doctoral degree in educational leadership at EMU in 2006. Reifel Werner is the author of Protecting University Integrity: Managing Risks in Intercol-legiate Athletics. Reifel Werner is one of only 10 athletic administrators from all three NCAA Divisions to participate in the current class of the NCAA Pathway

Dr. Melody Reifel WernerAssociate Athletic Director/Senior Women’s Administrator

Program, formerly known as the NCAA Fellows Leadership Development Program. Through education, training and mentoring, the 10 participants are exposed to key stakeholders in the Association for an in-depth look at governance, leadership, day-to-day operations, decision -making and strategic planning. Prior to Reifel Werner’s work as a training consultant, she worked as an accounts manager and sales trainer for GTE in both Muskegon, Mich., and Ft. Wayne, Ind. She is the current Chair of the NCAA Research Committee and a for-mer member of the executive committee of the National Association of Athletics Compliance (NAAC). She serves on the Advisory Board to the “College Athletics and the Law” publication, which provided guidance on athletics laws and regulations. Reifel Werner is married to Thomas Werner and has two grown sons: Thomas Joseph and Anthony John.

Greg Pyszczynski, a 2008 graduate of Saint John Fisher College, has joined the Eastern Michigan University Sports Performance Staff as a graduate as-sistant. The 26-year-old Pyszczynski (12-11-84) joined the EMU Sports Perfor-mance Staff in June 2009 as an intern

and worked his way into a graduate assistant position. Prior to joining the EMU staff, Pyszczynski was the volunteer head strength and conditioning coach and a graduate assistant football coach at Utica (N.Y.) College in 2008-09. While at Utica,

Gregory PyszczynskiAssistant Sports Performance Coach

he also supervised the stength and conditioning for the men’s lacrosse, women’s ice hockey and women’s field hockey teams. In the 2007-08 year he was an assistant strength and conditioning coach and assistant defensive line coach for the football team at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N.Y. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Pyszczynski was the captain of the wrestling and football teams and also played lacrosse at West Seneca East High School. After graduating from high school in 2003, he went on to captain the St. John Fisher College football team while earning first-team Empire 8 All-Conference honors and helping lead the team to two NCAA post-season tournament appearances and a Final Four spot, in 2006.

Wayne Smith is in his third year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michi-gan University athletics department. Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008. The 26-year-old Smith is responsible

Wayne SmithAssistant Equipment Manager

for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Manag-ers Association (AEMA).


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Megan Snow is in her fifth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University.

She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the women’s basketball, tennis and soccer teams, while assist-ing in game-day help with nearly all sports.

The 32-year-old Snow joined the EMU staff after spending the 2006-07 year as an athletic training intern at Michigan State Uni-versity. She also served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Central Michigan University from 2004-06. A native of Holland, Mich., Snow graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in movement science. She went on to complete her master’s degree in sport administration at Central Michigan University in 2007.

Jay Sofen is in his fifth year at Eastern Michigan University and his third as the head equipment manager. He previously served as EMU’s assistant equipment manager from 2007-08 as well as spending the 2008-09 season as the acting equip-ment manager.

A 2006 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Sofen worked for two years in the athletic media relations office before joining the equipment staff for the 2005-06 campaign. The 28-year-old Sofen is responsible for the day-to-day equip-

Jay SofenEquipment Manager

ment needs of the football program. He also oversees with the operations with EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. A native of Plymouth, Mich., Sofen completed his bachelor’s degree in Public Relations at EMU in 2006. As an undergraduate he served as an operations volunteer at the 2004 and 2005 Mid-American Conference Football Championship games. He also served as an operations volunteer at the 2005 U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pinehurst, N.C. Sofen is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Manag-ers Association (AEMA). He was also selected as a member of the 2011 McDavid National Advisory staff.

Greg Steiner is in his 11th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his seventh as the assistant director. He will serve as the primary contact for the football women’s basket-ball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all 21sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has

promoted two Academic All-Americans, worked with six Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive ap-proach to web development to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. In addition, he has worked as an announcer for radio and television broadcasts of EMU sporting events, and he was part of the media rela-tions staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional and the 2009 Final Four in Detroit, Mich.

Greg SteinerAssistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

The 30-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the office’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-2005) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show”, a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) and the MAC News Media Association (MNMA). Steiner and his fiance, Cathy, live in Milan.

Megan SnowAssistant Athletic Trainer


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Jim Streeter is in his 38th year with the Eastern Michigan University Ath-letic Media Realtions Office, 37 of them as the director. A 2004 inductee into the EMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, the 63-year-old Streeter earned a bachelor’s degree from EMU in Dec. 1973, with a major in physical education and minors in journal-

ism and history. He was sports editor of the student newspaper, The Eastern Echo, for two years. After serving a two-year stint as a sportswriter for The Ypsilanti Press, Streeter joined EMU as an assistant sports information director in 1974. He was named SID in August 1975. Streeter is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors

of America (CoSIDA) and was a member of the publications committee for four years. He was the secretary of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters and Writers Association (DSBWA) from 1990-94 after serving as vice president for one year. Additionally, in 2007 he received the honor of “Best of the Best” from the DSBWA. Streeter was selected as one of nine Media Marshals for the 2004 Ryder Cup Golf competition at Oakland Hills Country Club. In addition, he was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional and the 2009 Final Four in Detroit, Mich. A native of Albion, Mich., Streeter graduated from Albion High School in 1966. He earned two varsity letters in baseball and two in basketball at Albion High. He served as president of the Varsity Club his senior year and vice-president of the junior and senior classes. Streeter and his wife, Mary, live in Ypsilanti and have three sons: An-drew (34), twins Michael and David (32), two granddaughters, Isabel (12)

Bill Tuscany is in his 26th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, hav-ing been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in September 2001. In addition, Tuscany serves as a lecturer and clinical instructor in EMU’s accred-ited athletic training curriculum.

A 1973 Eastern Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the

Bill TuscanyAssociate Head Athletic Trainer

head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In addition to his training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical education department. Tuscany is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan. The 60-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (29).

Blair Wagner is entering his second year at Eastern Michigan University, and the first as the interim head sports performance coach. An assistant strength and conditioning coach at The Citadel from 2007-10, the 26-year-old Wagner worked directly with the basketball and wrestling programs, while assisting with the Bulldogs

football and baseball teams. He was first appointed in December 2007 after spending the fall with the College of Charleston in a similar posi-tion. While with the Cougars, he was responsible for the men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s swimming/diving and men’s and women’s track and field teams. In addition, he assisted with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.

Blair WagnerHead Sports Performance Coach

In October 2007, Wagner had the privilege of assisting with the train-ing of the NBA’s New York Knicks during their preseason camp. Prior to arriving in Charleston, S.C., Wagner spent a short time as a volunteer strength coach at the University of Nebraska Kearney. Wagner attended the University of Wyoming and obtained his bach-elor’s degree in exercise science in kinesiology while working primarily with the UW Football and strength and conditioning programs. Blair is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a sports performance coach certified through the United States Weightlifting Association and a connective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. A native of Cheyenne, Wyo., Wagner completed his master’s degree in exercise science from The Citadel Graduate College in May 2010.

Jim StreeterAssociate Athletic Director


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lori BarronAthleticsSecretary

Karen hansenAdministrative

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Bobbie Bowling Senior Account

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Administrative AssistantsEastern Michigan University

Head CoachesEastern Michigan University

Jay AlexanderBaseball

Karen BairdSoftball

Kim Berringtonvolleyball

Bruce cunninghamMen’s Golf

Derek DelPortoWrestling

Ron englishFootball

AnnMarie GilbertWomen’s Basketball

John GoodridgeMen’s Xc/Track

Scott hallSoccer

Brad holdrenRowing

Rob MurphyMen’s Basketball

Peter linnSwimming

Sue ParksWomen’s Xc/Track

Ryan RayTennis

Buck SmithDiving

Sandy WagnerWomen’s Golf

Steve WilceGymnastics


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The Eastern Michigan University Convoca-tion Center, in its 12th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and upgrade University facilities and fol-lowed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedication game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Cham-pionship. The arena has been the host site for five first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and two first-round game for the men’s basketball squad. The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smashmouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z.

The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement ceremonies. Among other events that have taken place include numerous youth sport-ing competitions, high school commence-ments, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configura-tions to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for bas-ketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Center staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and of-fice space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 million. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

TAle OF The TAPeThe cOnvOcATIOn cenTeR

cost - $29.6 million

Square Feet - 204,316

Seating capacity (Basketball) - 8,824Seating capacity (Other events) - 9,512

Building Time Frame -Construction Started: 1996

Dedication: December 12, 1998

Design/Build Team - Barton-Malow Company

Architects - Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/

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SoMe of eMU’S ProMinent alUMni

Eastern Eagles Fight Song

“Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,the bravest we’ll defy.... Rah,rah, rah!”

“Hold that line for ole Green and White.Sons and daughters show your might.So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

EMU Alma Mater

Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through,Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

Go Green

Go Green, roll up the score.Go Green, let’s get some more.Raise a cheer for old Green and White.Let’s show them we came here to fight.Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim.Go Green, let’s win this game.We’ll always fight for old EMU.Come on and let’s go Green!

Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employ-ment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropri-ateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native Ameri-can names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a com-mittee charged with supplying a new nick-name. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

A look Back at eMU’s logos

1929-1991

1995-2001

1991-1994

2002

2003-PreSent

• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, L. J. Shelton, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players

• Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning

• Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star generals in the United States

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality

• Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees

• Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

• Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA

• Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

The EMU Identity


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Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an aca-demic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, pro-viding learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other University student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and provid-ing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long his-tory and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, man-agement and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara Master-Hunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Ad-ditionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medi-cine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: to provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilita-tion process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facili-ties in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and conditioning The main focus of the EMU strength and conditioning program is to develop the complete student-athlete. Everything that is incorporated into the training program relates to success on the court. The program is not just about lifting weights, but rather the development of all aspects of athletic performance. These areas include speed, strength, quick-ness, agility, flexibility, explosion, sports nutrition and mental toughness. One of the main objectives of the program is to improve the players’ agility and speed. The goal is to develop stronger and more physical student-athletes without losing speed or flexibility. With that in mind, our staff focuses on improving strength in the “Power Zone.” Abdominal, lower back and hip strength are crucial for an athlete’s success. Increasing strength in these areas decreases the chance and severity of injury and assists in strength and power development. EMU athletes are pushed as much as possible to prepare for competition. The athletes are challenged through physically demanding and intense workouts year-round. The athletes are also challenged during each workout with some type of mental toughness/physical challenge. We train not only the physical side of the student-athlete, but also the mental and competitive side. While everyone lifts weights during the year, EMU Eagle student-athletes will also condition. This places us as one of the best conditioned teams in the country each year. Our goal is simple: Be the best conditioned/most physical team in the coun-try. A highly motivated athlete is a program’s most valuable asset. Everyone in the country works on developing their athletes from the neck down, but at EMU, our program strives for excellence both mentally and physically. Our staff works to develop long-term and short-term goals for success. We work closely with the athletes so we know exactly what they are doing and what they need to do to improve. Developing athletes is a year-round task for our strength staff. During the year, the athletes will spend almost as much time in the weight room as they do on the court. Strength and Conditioning at EMU is a full-time commitment. There is no such thing as part-time champions. EMU athletes work hard but have fun. The camaraderie and work ethic developed in the weight room carry onto the field.


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Online: www.emuathleticclub.comBy Phone: 734.487.8236By Mail: 799 n. hewitt Road Room 309c ypsilanti, MI 48197

Supporting eMU Student-Athletes Since 1994

MeMBerSHiP leVelS and BenefitS:hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Receive first-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets,

see (B) below• Purchase rights to six luxury football box seats• Opportunity to travel to a road game with a team of your choice• Specially designed EMU Athletic Club gift

Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Purchase rights to four luxury football box seats• Invitation to dinner with Athletic Director with other Olympian and higher members

All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only)• Purchase rights to four chair back seats for football• EMU Athletic Club Leader recognition pin

All-conference -- $500 - $999• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Postseason ticket priority• Purchase rights to two chair back seats for football• Invitation to annual social event with EMU head coaches and administrators

captain -- $250 - $499• All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ...• Access to the E-Club Room (must show membership card)• Exclusive access to the “Eagles Nest.” Located in the Convocation Stadium

Club, a hospitality area will be available for select home men’s & women’s basketball conference games and will feature a variety of refreshments and pre-game “chalk talks” from members of the coaching staffs. (C)

varsity -- $100 - $249• Tax deduction, see (A) below• Invitation to special events• Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Ypsilanti

Marriott (must show membership card)• Membership card • Membership decal

(A) Material value of benefit provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefit. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats.(C) Must also purchase season tickets or single game tickets to access this area.

The EMU Athletic Club provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds in three key areas for EMU’s 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operat-ing budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles for Excellence Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join the EMU Athletic Club today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

Join the eMU Athletic club

how to Make a Gift

EMU Athletic Club

For more information or to join the EMU Athletic Club, please contact:

craig Fink - Associate Athletic Director/executive Director of the eMU Athletic clubOffice Phone - 734.487.8236E-mail: [email protected]


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The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a com-prehensive compliance program that edu-cates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Confer-ence and institutional rules. The commitment to compliance ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. The exis-tence of a successful compliance program de-pends on the willingness of coaches, adminis-trators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

WhAT IS cOMPlIAnce? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU’s compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the com-pliance office is charged with the following tasks:

Educating administrators, coaches, staff, • prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules;Developing monitoring systems to en-• sure compliance with NCAA, MAC and institutional rules (e.g., recruiting, aca-demic eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents);Investigating and reporting violations of • NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

ARe yOU A BOOSTeR? You are a booster if you are or ever have:

Been a member of a booster organiza-• tion that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Athletic Club, E-Gridiron Group);Made any financial contributions to the • athletics department;Been involved in promoting EMU’s ath-• letics program;Been a season ticket holder; or• Provided benefits to enrolled student-• athletes or their relatives or friends.

You can become a booster if you provide benefits to prospects, student-athletes, their relatives or friends and any of the following statements are true:

The relationship between the athlete (or • parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a result of the athlete’s participation in ath-letics or their reputation as an athlete;The relationship began only after the • athlete become a prospect;The relationship began only after the • athlete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation;The pattern of benefits increased after • the athlete attained notoriety as a tal-ented athlete.

Once A BOOSTeR AlWAyS A BOOSTeR. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contrib-utes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program.

WhO IS A PROSPecTIve STUDenT-AThleTe? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also consid-ered prospects. An individual remains a pros-pect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent.

WhAT IS An eXTRA BeneFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a prospect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any • other tangible item;A special discount, payment arrangement • or credit on any purchase or service;Loan of money or co-signing of loans;• A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any trans-• portation expenses;Free or reduced-cost services, purchases • or rentals;Entertainment on- or off-campus; or• Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.•

WhAT ARe The cOnSeQUenceS? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster provides an impermis-sible benefit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regard-less of intention, it can:

Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective • and current student-athletes; Result in the EMU athletics program be-• ing penalized by the NCAA and/or the Mid-American Conference; and Cause you to lose benefits or privileges • associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privileges).

QUeSTIOnS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boost-ers and their interactions with prospective student-athletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact the Christopher Hoppe at 734.487.3263 or [email protected]. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance’s website at: eMUeagles.com/compliance

RecRUITInG DO’S AnD DOn’TS Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective stu-dent-athletes, Boosters are prohibited from the following:

Do not telephone, write or make in-per-• son contact with a prospect for recruiting purposesDo not contact a prospect’s coach, princi-• pal or counselor in an attempt to evalu-ate the prospectDo not become involved in making ar-• rangements for a prospect, the prospect’s relatives or friends to receive money or fi-nancial aid of any kindDo not visit a prospect’s school to acquire • films or transcripts in an attempt to eval-uate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibilityDo not have contact with a prospect, • their relatives or friends during any of their visits to EMU’s campusDo not contact student-athletes enrolled • in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU

Even though there are many rules prohibit-ing your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are per-mitted to do the following:

Notify EMU coaching staff about note-• worthy prospects in your area,

Attend a prospect’s athletics event on • your own initiative, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect’s parents or coach occurs,

Continue existing friendships, provided • solicitation of a prospect’s enrollment does not occur.

FOR MORe InFORMATIOnContact Christopher Hoppe, EMU’s Associ-ate Athletic Director for Compliance.

christopher [email protected]

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Edwin Shadford, 1976Pat Sheridan, 1998

Paul Shoemaker, 1977Chuck Shonta, 1982

Kenneth “Red” Simmons, 1978Harold Simons, 2005

Dr. Bob Sims, 1994Jean Siterlet, 1985

Rodney Slater, 2001Mark Smith, 1999Mary Smith, 2002Tom Smith, 1998

Claude Snarey, 1991Shirley Spork, 1981

Clemens “C.P.” Steimle, 1994Col. Bill Stephens, 1987Raymond L. Stites, 1976

Jim Streeter, 2004Mike Strickland, 1992Gary Strickland, 2009

Nikki Stubbs, 2006

TEugene Thomas, 1997

Bill Tipton, 1986Fred Trosko, 1982Leo Turner, 1992Gary Tyson, 2006

vAndrew Vanyo, 1978

Stan Vinson, 2007

WArthur Walker, 1979

Neville “Tex” Walker, 1983James Walsh, 1978

Jeff Washington, 1999Claudia Wasik, 1997

Frank “Buck” Weeber, 1979Jack Weiss, 1987Bob Welch, 1988

George Wendt, 1983Harry Werbin, 1989Doug Willer, 2007Sarah Willis, 2008

Chuck Wilson, 2008Virgil Windom, 1990

ZDuane Zemper, 1990William Zepp, 1978

The hall of Fame class of 2009 received their awards at a special ceremony, Feb. 27, 2010, and the group was honored between the eMU men’s basketball game at the convocation center. e-club representatives Angie Fielder, Melissa Bater and ed Mizinski along with eMU Director of Athletics Dr. Derrick Gragg joined the class of 2009 at the entrance to the hall of Fame area in the convocation center. Pictured from left to right are: Angie Fielder, Melissa Bater, 2009 hall of Fame inductees-Angela (Springer) Johnson, Gary Patton, Denise Allen, Gary Strickland, Jerry cerulla, charlie Batch, ed Mizinski, Dr. Susan W. Martin and Dr. Derrick Gragg.

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will mark the 35th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2010 will then be honored at the men’s and women’s basketball games, Feb. 19, 2011. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony can be purchased by calling the EMU Athletics Department at 734.487.8236.

ARon Adams, 1999

Denise Allen, 2009Delmar Allman, 1981

Sherry Anderson, 2003Jim Applegate, 1996Roger Arnett, 1983Rha Arnold, 1981

Tommy Asinga, 2005

BNorb Badar, 1988

John Banaszak, 1985William Barrett, 1984

Gary Bastien, 1989Charlie Batch, 2009

Louis Batterson, 1979Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976

James Bell, 1984James Bibbs, 1979Dan Boisture, 2005

Ruth Boughner, 1980Wilbur P. Bowen, 2000Leighton Boyd, 1980

Santee Brockman, 1983Jim Brodie, 1991Joe Brodie, 1993

James M. “Bingo” Brown, 1976Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997

Ken Bruchanski, 1990Jack Brusewitz, 2000

Laurie Byrd, 1993

cSharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003

Garion Campbell, 1982Bill Cave, 1989

Jerry Cerulla, 2009Clarence Chapman, 1988

Jean Cione, 1986John Clay, 1995

William “Audie” Cole, 2002Sherm Collins, 1988Terry Collins, 1994

Roger Coryell, 2004Doug Cossey, 1985

Rena Cox, 2002Clifford Crane, 1982

Hasely Crawford, 1985William Crouch, 1978

Bob Crosby, 1995Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003

C. Dale Curtiss, 1977

DMark Dailey, 2004Dottie Davis, 1990Glenn Davis, 1987

Jeff Dils, 1990Marc Dingman, 1998

Earl Dixon, 2004Donna Donakowski, 1994Melissa Drouillard, 2004

Jim Dutcher, 2003e

Clare Ebersole, 1988Dave Ellis, 1986Ed Engle, 1997

FTom Fagan, 1991

F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca, 1994Angie Fielder, 2001

Charles Forsythe, 1981John C. Fountain, 1996

William Foy, 1976

GJon Gates, 2001

Oswald Gaynier, 1993George Gervin, 1993

Ralph Gilden, 1983Cleon Gilliam, 1992

Wardell Gilliam, 1984Garry Grady, 2003

Jim Grant, 1991Glenn Gulliver, 1997

Ron Gulyas, 1989

hCharles Hanneman, 1977

Jim Harkema, 1999Gussie Harris, 1983

Ken Hawk, 1983Kelly Hebler, 1999

Merrill Hershey, 1979Earle Higgins, 1997

Charles “Whitey” Hlad, 1977Chris Hoiles, 2000Greg Howe, 2006

Bruce Howell, 1986Carole Huston, 2006

Jeff Huxley, 1991

IJoy Inness, 2008

JAl Jagutis, 2007

Bob Jennings, 2001Angela (Springer) Johnson, 2009

Marv Johnson, 1987Ron Johnson, 1986

Earl Jones, 2002Hayes Jones, 1977

Jay Jones, 1992Mike Jones, 1985

Maury Jormakka, 2001Dazel Jules, 2006

KDenise Kaercher, 2000

Kerry Keating, 1995Jerry Keller, 2009

Marci Kelley, 2007David Kieft, 1999

Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978

lCharles Lappeus, 1983

Mark Leonard, 2007Peter Linn, 2006Bob Lints, 2006

Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989Grant Long, 1998

MNick Manych, 1993

Harvey Marlatt, 1979George Marshall, 1976

Jim Martin, 1981Kenneth “Beef” Matheson, 1980

Dr. James Matthews, 1995Stan McConnor, 1988Tamyka McCord, 2007

Kennedy McIntosh, 1996Paul McMullen, 2003Sharon McNie, 2009George Mead, 2001

Robert Middlekauff, 1978Kevin Miller, 1994Lanny Mills, 2002Randy Mills, 1996

Gordon Minty, 1984Marv Mittlestat, 1982

Loita “Blink” Molineaux, 1998J.E. Morcombe, 2002

Hamilton Morningside, 2005Dick Moseley, 1985

George Muellich, 1979Roxanne Munch, 2004

nJim Nelson, 2000

Ferris Newman, 1980

OHarry Ockerman, 1977

Ron Oestrike, 1979Lloyd W. Olds, 1976

Andrea (Bowman) Osika, 1996Bernard Otto, 1984

Bob Owchinko, 1989

PChuck Paige, 1985Lucy Parker, 1995Bob Parks, 1980Sue Parks, 1992

Gary Patton, 2009Jeff Peck, 1996

Jim Pietrzak, 2002Al Pingel, 1982

Leroy Potter, 1999Dave Pureifory, 1981Nanette Push, 1998

QThomas Quinn, 1978

RLarry Radcliff, 1995

Jerry Raymond, 1986Lindell Reason, 2008

Jeff Reaume, 2008Frank Reaume, 1990

Ron Rice, 2002Earl Riskey, 1982

Dean Rockwell, 1977John “Rocky” Roe, 2001Waldomar Roeser, 2005

Jenny Romatowski, 2000Col. Duane Root, 1997Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981

James Ross, 1991Bob Rowland, 1987

Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976

SClarence Sabbath, 1981

Olin Sanders, 1977Mireille Sankatsing, 2004

Ron Saunders, 1998Dan Schmitz, 2005Sara Seegers, 2005Wayne Seiler, 2000

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eMU: 2010-11: Recorded the 18th fastest time in the Mid-American Conference in the 1,650 Freestyle at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4 (17:28.97) and 1,000 Freestyle (10:36.26) against Xavier on Jan. 28…Took 7th at the MAC Championships in the 1,650 Freestyle after touching the wall at 17:16.34…2009-10: Placed first in the 500 free-style against Ball State with a time of 5:06.98... Recorded a second place performance against Miami in the 1,650 free after touching the wall in 17:36.45... Was 20th at the MAC Championships in the 1650 free (17:31.62)... high School: Four-year letter winner at Lely High in Naples, Fla…Four-time state qualifier, four top-10 finishes at state…Named MVP of her team all four years and set numerous school and conference records…Was named team captain during her sopho-more-senior years…Member of National Honor Society, Spanish Na-tional Honor Society and honor roll…Personal: Full name: Welsey Ma-rie Blassneck…Parents are Bob Blassneck and Gina Sisbarro…Has one sister, Brianna…Born: 2-15-91…Major: International Business.

eMU: 2010-11: Placed seventh in the 200 Freestyle against Ohio after completing the distance in 2:01.32…Finished eighth in the 500 Free-style in 5:27.66 against Ball State… high School: A four-year letter winner for the Ranger Bears... A four-time All-County First. Team Hon-oree... Three-time state qualifier... Set six school records and two pool records during her senior season…Personal: Full name: Kaitlyn Marie Buckwell...Parents are Greg and Kathleen Buckwell…Born: 6-21-92…Major: Exercise Science.

high School: Four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs…Set the 11 dive record at Chelsea High School…Took first place in the South Eastern Conference and Regional Meet as a senior…Named All-State and All-Area during junior and senior seasons…Also a standout in track and field for the Bulldogs…Set the school Pole Vault Record…Was All-Area in track and field as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Lauren Elizabeth Dark… Parents are Tim and Mary Ann Dark…Has one brother, William, and one sister, Caitlin…Born: 10-31-1993...Major: Physical Therapy.

high School: Four-year letterwinner for the Pirates…Was a four-time Team MVP and was named Captain during senior season…Named the National Honor Society Senior of the Month…Personal: Full Name: Monica Nicole Dorszewski… Parents are Wes and Teresa Dorszews-ki…Has two brothers, Sebastian and Daniel…Born: 8-6-1993... Major: Physical Therapy

high School: Swam for Torsbergsgymnasiet High School in Bolinas, Sweden…Personal: Full Name: Sara Jasmin Ghaffari…Parents are Ali and Hilkka Ghaffari…Has three sisters, Cimin, Susan and Ghaffa…Born: 5-25-1992... Major: Undecided.

high School: Four-year letterwinner for Apex High School…Was State Champion in the 100 Fly as a senior…Won the 100 Fly at the confer-ence championships…Posted All-American swimming times in the 100 Fly and 200 IM as a senior…School record holder in the 200 IM and 100 Fly…Was the North Carolina High School State Record Holder in the 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay during senior season…Personal: Full Name: Jessica Marie Godlewski… Parents are Lawrence and Margeret Godlewski…Has one sister, Kathryn…Born: 10-3-1993... Major: Computer Science.

eMU: 2010-11: Placed fourth in the 200 Butterfly in 2:10.2 against Ohio…Finished third in the 200 Fly against Xavier on Jan. 28 after completing the event in 2:12.3…Helped the 400 Freestyle Relay place second on Oct. 29 against Ohio after contributing to a 3:36.0 finish… high School: A four-year letterwinner at Hamilton Southeastern High School... Was a four-time All-American honoree Personal: Full name: Paige Leann Copeland…Parents are Dan and Connie Copeland…Has one sister, Savanna…Born: 8-13-91…Major: Secondary Literature ducation.



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eMU: 2010-11: Placed 16th in the 200 Backstroke event at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Championships af-ter racing to a 2:04.88 finish…2009-10: Placed 13th in the 100 back at the MAC Championships with a personal season best time of 57.17 in the event... Posted a second place performance in the 100 back and a third place effort in the 200 back at a dual-meet against Oakland... Took third in both the 100 and 200 backstroke against Buffalo... 2008-09: Placed 13th in the 100 backstroke and 14th in the 200 backstroke at the MAC Championships…Won the 100 backstroke while placing fourth in the 200 back, sixth in the 100 butterfly, fourth in the 400 medley relay and sixth in the 200 medley relay at the EMU Invitation-al…Placed second in the 100 back against Buffalo, Akron and Xavi-er…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at State College High School…Four-time All-State selection…During junior season, was named All-American after finishing fourth in 100 back…High Honor Roll member, as well as Power of the Paws member…Personal: Full Name: Michele Ann Gingher…Parents are Terry and Beth Gingher…Has two brothers, Nick and Ben, and three sisters, Lauren, Susanne and Marie…Born: 7-16-90…Major: Supply Chain Management.

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eMU: 2010-11: Placed fifth in both the 50 and 100 Freestyle events against Xavier on Jan. 28, posting times of 25.93 and 56.19, respectively...2009-10: Placed 14th in the 50 with a time of 24.77 and 13th in the 100 freestyle event (54.04) at the EMU Invitational... Took 7th in the 100 free against Purdue after touching the wall in 54.82... 2009-10: Placed 14th in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.77 and 13th in the 100 freestyle event (54.04) at the EMU Invitational... Took 7th in the 100 free against Purdue after touching the wall in 54.82... 2008-09: Placed eighth at the EMU Invitational in the 200 free relay…Fin-ished fourth in the 400 medley relay, seventh in the 50 free and sixth in the 100 free against Wayne State…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Brunswick High School…Named All-American during senior season…Made districts in four events during junior and se-nior campaigns: 50 and 100 free, as well as 200 and 400 free relay…Member of Honor Roll and graduated Top 20 in her class…Personal: Full Name: Lilyan Christine Glaeser…Father is Ray Glaeser…Has three brothers, Mike, Steve and Greg, and two sisters, Rose and Daisy…Born: 6-11-90…Major: Biology and Chemisty.


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eMU: 2010-11: An Academic All-MAC and All-MAC First Team selec-tion…Named MAC Swimmer of the Week on Jan. 19 after leading EMU with four first place performances against Bowling Green…Took third in the 500 Freestyle event at the 2011 MAC Swimming and Div-ing Championships, surpassing a pool record time in 4:46.78….Fin-ished runner up in the 400 IM at the championships with a pool record time of 4:15.93, and finished third in the 1650 freestyle in 16:21.78…At the EMU Invite, recorded the fourth best time in the conference for the 500 free in 4:49.75…Posted the fourth fastest mark in the 1,000 free in 10:10.05 against Oakland… 2009-10: Was an All-MAC Sec-ond Team selection after posting a Division-IB consideration time of 4:50.29 in the 500 freestyle event at the Conference Championships... A CollegeSwimming.com Division-I Mid-Major All-American Honor-able Mention recipient... Led the Eagles with 15 first place finishes throughout the season, including the second fastest performance in the MAC with her first place, 10:08.62 time in the 1,000 free against Wayne State... high School: Attended Ambridge High in Ambridge, Pa…High School did not have a swim team…Qualified for Junior Na-tionals with her club team during her junior and senior years…Also made Senior Nationals, US Open and won the 1500 and 800 free at Sectionals her senior year…Member of National Honor Society and was named AMS All-American finishing as a Scholastic All-American and with high honors…Personal: Full name: Briana Jaye Emig…Par-ents are Robert and Brenda Emig…Has two brothers, Rob and Troy-and one sister, Kylie…Born: 2-28-91…Major: Psychology and Com-munications.

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eMU 2010-11: An honorable mention Academic All-MAC Selection…Took fourth in the one meter dive at the 2011 Mid-American Confer-ence Championships after tallying a consideration mark of 272.65…Recorded the third-best score in the Mid-American Conference on the three-meter boards against Oakland (Jan. 8) after posting a NCAA Zone Consideration mark of 320.92…Owns the fifth best score in the conference on the one meter boards against Bowling Green (291.45)… 2009-10: Qualified for zone championships after setting the second highest score in the conference for the one-meter event at the EMU in-vitational with a mark of 521.20... Placed fifth in the three-meter event (267.40) and eighth in the one-meter dive (226.10) at the 2010 Mid-American Conference Championships... high School: Four-year letter winner at Conant High in Hoffman Estates, Ill…Qualified for state as a diver all four years…Was three-time team MVP…Sectional champion her junior and senior year…Finished in 13th place at state her junior year and 5th her senior year…Also lettered in gymnastics and track all four years…Honor roll student and member of National Arts Honors Society and Environmental Club…Personal: Full name: Kelly Amanda Hendricks…Parents are Dale and Bethany Hendricks…Has two sisters, Kira and Korey…Born: 3-27-91…Major: Biology and Zoology.


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eMU: 2010-11: Named Second Team All-MAC after surpassing pool records with fourth place finishes in both the 100 Backstroke (54.90) and 200 Backstroke (2:00.24) at the conference championships…Won the 200 Backstroke event against Xavier on Jan. 28 after racing to a 2:09.35 finish…2009-10: Recorded a 1:59.88, fourth place finish in the 200 backstroke and a 55.75, sixth place time in the 100 back at the MAC Championships...Took fourth in the 100 backstroke against Buf-falo... Placed fourth in the 200 back against Akron, Purdue, Oakland, and Miami... 2008-09: Placed seventh in the 100 and 200 backstroke at the EMU Invitational… Recorded three top-6 finishes against Oak-land, swimming to fourth in the 200 back and fifth in the 100 back individually while helping the 200 medley relay to a sixth place fin-ish…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Lehman Catho-lic…During junior and senior seasons, was the state runner-up in 100 back…Two-year team captain…Placed sixth in 100 back during sophomore campaign…Also earned a varsity letter in cross country…Member of National Honor Society, National Honors Club and Honor Roll…Personal: Full Name: Amanda Kay Kiefer…Parents are Greg and Patti Kiefer…Has a sister, Emma and a brother, Garrett…Born: 4-24-90…Major: Exercise Science.

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eMU: 2010-11: Did not compete...2009-10: An All-MAC Second Team selection... Took second in the one-meter dive at the MAC Champion-ships... Set conference high scores and qualified for zone champion-ships in both the one-meter (553.10) and three-meter (570.60) events at the EMU Invitatational while breaking both pool and meet record marks... Plcaed first in the one-meter against Akron, Wayne State, and Ball State... Earned first place in the three-meter against Wayne State and Miami... high School: Two-year letter winner at Pickerington High in Winchester, Ohio…Recorded a 16th place finish in the 3 me-ter dive at the state championships her junior year…Followed that up with an OCC conference title, District title and a fifth place state finish her senior year…Named All-American diver her senior year and was a national team member…Finished 8th in the 1 meter and 11th in the 3 meter at the Senior Zone Championship in 2009…Was AAU Na-tional Champion in the 3 meter in 2008…Also lettered twice in gym-nastics…Member of National Honor Society and honor roll…Won the Presidential Award and Award of Merit, earned diploma with Hon-ors…Personal: Full name: Danielle Marie Hulvey…Parents are Robert and Debbie Hulvey…Has two brothers, Michael and Andrew…Born: 11-3-90…Major: Biology.

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eMU: 2010-11: Took third in the 200 Individual Medley against Bowl-ing Green on Jan. 14 after touching that wall at 2:12.79…Placed fourth in both the 100 Backstroke (59.66) and 200 IM (2:13.88) in a conference dual-meet with Ohio on Jan. 29…Was fourth in the 400 IM against Miami on Nov. 6 in 4:50.71…2009-10: Helped the 200 freestlyle relay to a seventh place fininsh at the 2010 MAC Swimming and Diving Championships... Took second with a time of 1:00.37 in the 100 breaststroke against Ball State... Placed third in the 200 back-stroke and 100 breast at both the EMU Invite and in a MAC dual-meet against Akron... high School: Letter winner at Novi High in Novi, Mich…Personal: Full name: Lauren Kay Kalinosky…Parents are James and Dawn Kalinosky…Has one brother, Tyler, who swims at Grand Valley State Univesity, and one sister, Alyssa…Born: 3-14-91…Major: Sport Management.

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high School: Four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs…A four-time Southwestern Conference Selection…Four-time Team MVP…Was the Sectional Champion in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke as a senior…A State Qualifier in the 200 IM and 100 Back… Named to the All-Ohio Team in the 100 Backstroke as a senior…Holds nine school records at Olmsted Falls High School…Named the Chronicle Player of the Week by the Plain Dealer during senior campaign… An All-Sun West Divi-sion recipient as a sophomore and freshman…Personal: Full Name: Amanda Christine Paliska… Parents are Kenneth and Tamara Paliska…Has one brother, Nathan…Born: 7-16-1993... Major: Accounting.

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eMU: 2010-11: Helped the 400 Freestyle Relay take first against Bowling Green on Jan. 14 after combining for a 3:33.74 time…Won the 50 Freestyle in 25.33 against Xavier on Jan. 28 while placing sec-ond in the 100 Free in 54.40…Raced to a second place, 58.62 time in the 100 Butterfly against Oakland on Jan. 8…2009-10: Placed first in the 100 butterfly event against MAC opponent Akron with a time of 57.97... Placed third in the 100 fly against Purdue (59.50) and finished in fourth against Ohio University (1:00.04)... 2008-09: Helped the 200 medley relay team to a sixth place overall finish at the MAC Champi-onships…At the EMU Invitational, placed third in the 200 free relay and fourth in the 400 medley relay to go with a ninth place finish in the 100 butterfly, a 12th place finish in the 100 free and a 13th place finish in the 50 free…Won the 100 fly title, finished second in the 50 free and helped the 200 medley relay to a second place finish against Bowling Green…Against Akron, made it three wins in four tries in the 100 fly while bringing home first place finishes in the 400 free and medley relays as well…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Mentor High School…Four-time All-American in 50 free and 100 fly and Lake Erie League Swimmer of the Year…Four-time All-Ohioan in 200 medley, 50, 100 and 200 free, 200 and 400 free relay and100 fly…Selected team MVP all four years…During senior year, finished fourth in the state in 100 fly and 100 free, as well as placing third on relays…State qualifier all four years, placing fifth in 100 fly during sopho-more and junior seasons and fourth during senior campaign…Holds high school records in 50, 100, 200 and 500 free, 200 IM and 100 fly, as well as every relay…Also lettered in track during sophomore sea-son…Member of National Honor Society and Honor Roll…Personal: Full name: Samantha Rae Nameth…Parents are Steven and Kimberly Nameth…Has three sisters, Stephanie, Sarah and Shana…Born: 4-28-90…Major: Nursing.

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eMU: 2010-11: Turned in the MAC’s third best, NCAA Zone Consid-eration mark of 308.26 on the one meter boards against Xavier on Jan. 28…Scored the 11th-best mark in the MAC for the three me-ter dive after tallying an NCAA Zone Consideration score of 289.35 against Xavier…Placed ninth on the one meter boards in the 2011 MAC Championships with a score of 250.85…2009-10: Took fourth in the one-meter with 265.55 points at the MAC Championships... Broke a meet record at the EMU Invitational with a 475.40 eighth place per-formance in the one-meter event... Placed third against Wayne State in the three-meter dive with a score of 260.10... Earned fourth place in the three-meter against Miami...high School: Two-year letter winner at Bear Creek High in Lakewood, Colo…Was a member of the AAU’s Mile High Dive Club her senior year…Personal: Full name: Christina Daniell Nunez-Wood…Parents are Robert Wood and Leticia Nunez-Wood…Has two brothers, Jeffery Small and Chris Small, and one sis-ter, Jessica…Born: 11-2-90…Major: Social Work.


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eMU: 2010-11: Placed 14th in the 200 Breaststroke at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Championships after completing the event in 2:20.85…Helped the 400 Medley Relay to a first place finish time of 3:59.21 against Xavier on Jan. 28…Took third in both the 100 Breast-stroke (1:07.85) and 200 Breaststroke (2:26.85) on Oct. 29 against Ohio…high School: A six-time All-American with two top-eight finishes and four top-16 finishes in the 100 Breastsroke and 200 In-dividual Medley for Neuqua Valley High School... Finished her high school career with four top-16 finishes at the Tennessee State High School Meet... Was a US Open qualifier for the Nashville Aquatic Club... Personal: Full name: Alexa Michele Piranian...Parents are Charlie and Ginger Piranian… Has a sister, Taylor... Born: 11-06-91…Major: Early Childhood Education.

eMU: 2010-11: Took fourth in the 100 Butterfly against Oakland on Jan. 8 after completing the distance in 59.69…Put together a sixth-place, 100 Butterfly time of 59.67 against Bowling Green on Jan. 14… high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at H.H. Dow High School…Four-time Saginaw Valley First-Team Honoree... Earned four All-American Accolades...Placed third in the 100 Fly at States during senior season… Personal: Full Name: Meghan Nicole Richardson…Parents are Timm and Jennifer…Has one brother, Nick, and one sister, Caitlin…Born: 7-11-92…Major: Undecided.

high School: Two-time All-State swimmer for the Pirates…Earned All-American honors during junior season…Was the KLAA Confrence Champion as a sophomore…Placed seventh at the State Meet during junior season…Personal: Full Name: Soquel Catherine Marie Rey… Parents are Jeffrey and Margaret Rey…Has two sisters, Lindsey and Jaclyn…Born: 4-22-1993... Major: Exercise Science.

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eMU: 2010-11: Missed half of the 2010-11 season due to injury…Took second in both the 1,000 Freestyle (10:38.36) and 500 Freestyle (5:09.39) against Ball State on Oct. 30…Placed third in the 200 Free-style (1:55.93) and 500 Freestyle (5:08.16) events against Ohio on Oct. 29…2009-10: A Mid-Major Division-I All-American Honorable Men-tion selection... Earned Academic All-MAC and All-MAC First team... Posted Division-IB qualifying times at the MAC Championships in her second place finish in the 1,650 freestyle (16:33.16) and her fourth place time in the 200 free (1:49.04)... Took first in the 500 freestyle in 4:58.95 at Miami... Earned two second place finishes against Ball State in both the 1,000 free and 200 free events... 2008-09: Named second team All-MAC after placing fourth in the 1,650 freestyle and 400 IM, and eighth in the 50 free at the MAC Championships…Finished sec-ond in the 400 IM and tallied three other top-4 finishes at the EMU Invitational…Won 500 free and finished second in the 400 IM and 1,000 free against Bowling Green…Won both the 1,650 and 1,000 free against Buffalo before turning in a win in the 500 free and second and third place finishes in the 1,000 free and 200 IM, respectively, against Akron and Xavier…Placed first in the 500 and 1,000 free against Mi-ami…high School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Carmel...Was the state champion in the 500 free, as well as the runner-up in 200 free…All-American in 500 free after senior year…2008 National team mem-ber in 200, 400 and 800 free, 400 and 800 free relays and 400 medley relay…Helped lead Carmel to four consecutive state titles…Named All-MIC and All-County during all four years of high school…Received All-American consideration in the 500 in 2006 and 2007…Was part of Junior Nationals team in 2006-07 (800 free relay) and 2005-06 (400 and 800 free relay)…Member of Student Athletic Board for three years…Personal: Full Name: Samantha Jean Partridge…Parents are Paul and Amy Partridge…Mother, Amy, swam four years at Pittsburgh…Has a brother, Andrew…Born: 3-3-90…Major: Nutrition.

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eMU: 2010-11: Did not compete...high School: Two year letterwin-ner for Nashua High School North... Took third place at the New Hamp-shire High School State Championships… Personal: Full Name: Mely-nee Victoria Saya…Parents are Wayne and Nancy…Has one brother, Wayne Jr…Born: 8-19-1992…Major: Exercise Science.


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high School: Two-year letterwinner for Campbell County High School… Named dive team captain as a senior…Chosen as Most Improved Diver during junior and senior seasons…Also lettered in track and competed in gymnastics for the Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy…Member of the National Beta Club, the Honor Roll, and the Future Career and Community Leaders of America…Personal: Full Name: Alexis Taylor Smith… Parents are Randy and Kerensa Smith…Has two brothers, Harrison and Joe, and one sister, Gabriella…Born: 5-3-1993... Major: Exercise Science

high School: Three-year letterwinner for Munster High School…A three-time Northwest Crossroads All-Conference selection…Placed fifth at the state meet as a senior…Named team MVP during senior season…Placed ninth at the state meet in both sophomore and ju-nior seasons…Personal: Full Name: Karly Elizabeth Taylor… Parents are Mark and Stacey Taylor…Has one brother, Conor and two sisters, Samantha and Shelby…Born: 11-6-1992... Major: Exercise Science

high School: Swam at College Ste. Marie in Mouscron, Belgium…Personal: Full Name: Pauline Vigneron…Born: 1-6-1993... Major: Un-decided…

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eMU: 2010-11: Took seventh in the 200 Individual Medley (2:04.02) at the 2011 Mid-American Conference Swimming and Diving Cham-pionships…Placed first in the 200 IM against Ohio (2:08.23), Ball State (2:07.85), Purdue (2:09.68), Oakland (2:09.04), Bowling Green (2:10.95), Buffalo (2:07.77), and Xavier (2:09.36)…Posted the ninth-best time in the MAC for the 200 IM at the EMU Invitational on Dec. 4 with a finish of 2:03.95…Owned the 13th-best time in the conference for the 400 IM after recording a 4:27.07 effort at the EMU Invite…high School: Was a four-time letterwinner for Centerville HS... Earned NISCA/Spee-do All-American honors for 100 Fly (55.92) during senior season... Placed sixth (200 IM) and ninth place (100 Fly) at the OHSAA State Meet…Personal: Full name: Jacquelyn Elizabeth Swartz.. Parents are Chris and Barb Swartz…Born: 6-24-92…Major: Exercise Science.

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eMU: 2010-11: Anchored the 800 Freestyle Relay team that posted the ninth-fastest time (7:40.67) in the Mid-American Conference at the EMU Invitational…Placed 13th in the 100 Backstroke at the MAC Swimming and Diving Championships with a finish of 56.77…Fin-ished third against Bowling Green in the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2:09.09…Took fourth in the 200 Backstroke against Purdue on Nov. 12, touching the wall at 58.56… 2009-10: Took eighth in the 100 freestlye with a time of 55.69 against University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee... Finished eighth in the 50 free in a non-conference meet against Purdue... Placed seventh in the 100 backstroke against Ball State... high School: Attended Sportska Gimnazija in Zagreb, Croa-tia…Won state championship in 50 back her junior year…Finished runner-up in the 50 and 100 free her sophomore year and in the 50 fly her senior year…Personal: Full name: Helena Tolic…Parents are Tihomir and Zdenka Tolic…Has one brother, Ivan…Born: 10-7-90…Major: Sociology.

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eMU: 2010-11: Anchored the 800 Freestyle Relay team that posted the ninth-fastest time (7:40.67) in the Mid-American Conference at the EMU Invitational…Placed 13th in the 100 Backstroke at the MAC Swimming and Diving Championships with a finish of 56.77…Fin-ished third against Bowling Green in the 200 Backstroke with a time of 2:09.09…Took fourth in the 200 Backstroke against Purdue on Nov. 12, touching the wall at 58.56…2009-10: Recorded the 11th fastest time in the MAC after finishing the 200 breaststroke in 2:22.74 at the EMU Invitational... Placed eighth in both the 100 and 200 breast-stroke in a non-conference meet against Oakland University... high School: Four-year letter winner at Greenville Senior High in Green-ville, Ohio…Four-time district qualifier and state qualifier her senior year…Also lettered three years in volleyball…Team captain her se-nior year and made the District 9 All-Star team…Four-year honor roll student…Personal: Full name: Vanessa Renee Weidner…Parents are Karl and Marcia Weidner…Has two sisters, Alaina and Natalie…Born: 7-27-90…Major: Biology.


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Date Opponent ResultOct. 16, 2010 Green and White Meet NTSOct. 30, 2010 Ball State* W, 174-118Nov. 12, 2010 Purdue L, 108-187Dec. 3-4, 2010 EMU Invitational 1st - 1171.5Jan. 8, 2011 Oakland L, 116-184Jan. 15, 2011 Michigan L, 98-141Jan. 22, 2011 Buffalo* W, 164-136Jan. 28, 2011 Xavier W, 129-108Jan. 29, 2011 Miami* W, 180-116Feb. 4, 2011 Ohio State L, 89-167March 3-5, 2011 MAC Championships 2nd, 685

*Mid-American Conference meet

eMU honors

MAc Swimmer of the year: Jacob Hanson First Team All-MAcJacob HansonTroy EsentanJake Heyblom

Second Team All-MAcMichael SwainMatt ZavislakJustin GriggsAndrew SaundersJeffrey Craig

Academic All-MAcJustin GriggsRicky LinderGilles RenardAndrew Saunders

MAc Swimmer of the WeekJacob Hanson (Nov. 17)Troy Esentan (Jan. 26)Matt Zavislak (Feb. 2)Troy Esentan (Feb. 9)

MAc Scholar Athlete of the WeekJustin Griggs (Jan. 28)Matt Zavislak (Feb. 4)

collegeSwimming.com Division-I Mid Major All-AmericanTroy Esentan (Honorable Mention)Jacob Hanson (Honorable Mention)

2010-11 MEn’s sEason in rEviEw

Jacob Hanson became the 11th swimmer in EMU men’s swimming and diving history to be named Mid-American Conference Swimmer of the Year after he took home the honor in 2011.


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50 Freestyle1. Matt Zavislak 20.872. Gus Everson 20.883. Justin Griggs 21.044. Jacob Hanson 21.18

100 Freestyle1. Justin Griggs 44.832. Matt Zavislak 45.023. Gus Everson 45.294. Dexter Foos 46.00

200 Freestyle1. Matt Zavislak 1:39.322. Gilles Renard 1:42.253. Gus Everson 1:42.734. Dylan Kab 1:43.76

500 Freestyle1. Gilles Renard 4:32.732. David Stefl 4:33.893. Troy Esentan 4:36.764. Ricky Linder 4:37.90

1,650 Freestyle1. Ricky Linder 16:00.902. Gilles Renard 16:02.293. David Stefl 16:05.12

100 Backstroke1. Jacob Hanson 47.942. Justin Griggs 50.133. Justin Duong 50.794. Tyler Capen 51.64

200 Backstroke 1. Jacob Hanson 1:43.832. Owen Grey 1:50.963. Tyler Capen 1:51.654. Justin Duong 1:52.91

100 Breaststroke1. Jake Heyblom 56.132. Connor Christie 56.923. Troy Esentan 57.144. Doug Brooks 57.80

200 Breaststroke1. Troy Esentan 1:59.012. Michael Swain 2:01.953. Jake Heyblom 2:01.954. Connor Christie 2:04.95

100 Butterfly1. Justin Griggs 48.412. Michael Kinross 49.942. Jacob Hanson 50.583. Owen Grey 50.46

200 Butterfly1. Own Grey 1:48.692. Michael Kinross 1:50.113. Aaron Lawson 1:51.974. Keith Coughlan 1:53.58

200 IM 1. Jacob Hanson 1:47.862. Troy Esentan 1:50.093. Michael Swain 1:52.884. Connor Christie 1:54.92

400 IM1. Jacob Hanson 3:52.472. Michael Swain 3:57.173. Troy Esentan 3:58.284. Aaron Lawson 4:10.28

One-Meter Diving1. Mitch Kellerman 350.17

Three-Meter Diving1. Jeff Craig 398.55

200 Free Relay1. Griggs, Everson, Hanson, Zavislak 1:21.38

400 Free Relay1. Griggs, Everson, Hanson, Zavislak 2:59.35 800 Free Relay1. Everson, Esentan, Zavislak, Renard 6:45.72

200 Medley Relay1. Hanson, Murphy, Griggs, Zavislak 1:31.28

400 Medley Relay1. Hanson, Esentan, Griggs, Zavislak 3:15.70

2010-11 MEn’s Top TiMEs

Head coach Peter Linn has a career record of 167-50 and a 103-6 career MAC mark while leading the Eagles to 19 conference titles during his 22 years as men’s coach.


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2010-11 eMU Women’s Swimming 2-6 (1-4 MAc)

Date Opponent ResultOct. 16, 2010 Green and White Meet NTSOct. 29, 2010 Ohio* L, 135-165Oct. 30, 2010 Ball State* L, 144-156Nov. 6, 2010 Miami* L, 95.5-193.5Nov. 12, 2010 Purdue L, 97-198Dec. 3-4, 2010 EMU Invitational 2nd - 694.5Jan. 8, 2011 Oakland L, 149-151Jan. 14, 2011 Bowling Green* W, 158-136Jan. 22, 2011 Buffalo* W, 137-161Jan. 28, 2011 Xavier W, 123.5-85.5Feb. 23 - MAC Championships 4th - 385Feb. 26, 2011

* Mid-American Conference meet

eMU honors

MAc Diving coach of the year: Buck Smith

First Team All-MAcBriana EmigSarah Kowalski

Second Team All-MAcAmanda Kiefer

Academic All-MAcBriana EmigElisa Torres

Academic All-MAc honorable MentionChelsea AllardKelly Hendricks

2010-11 woMEn’s sEason in rEviEw

The Eagles placed four athletes on All-MAC Teams in the 2009-10 season. Four swimmers were also honored with Academic All-MAC selections for there accomplishments in the classroom.

collegeSwimming.com Division-I Mid-Major All-American honorable MentionBriana EmigAmanda KieferSarah Kowalski


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100 Freestyle1. Sarah Kowalski 49.822. Lily Glaeser 53.533. Sam Nameth 54.40 Paige Copeland 54.40

200 Freestyle1. Sarah Kowalski 1:48.212. Briana Emig 1:52.473. Helena Tolic 1:52.934. Lily Glaeser 1:54.81

500 Freestyle1. Briana Emig 4:46.782. Wesley Blassneck 5:04.233. Samantha Partridge 5:08.164. Katie Simmons 5:13.46

1,000 Freestyle1. Briana Emig 10:10.052. Wesley Blassneck 10:36.263. Katie Simmons 10:36.954. Samantha Partridge 10:38.36

100 Backstroke1. Amanda Keifer 54.902. Sarah Maraskine 56.243. Helena Tolic 56.774. Tracy Morgan 57.52

200 Backstroke 1. Amanda Kiefer 1:58.802. Michelle Gingher 2:04.183. Tracy Morgan 2:04.973. Helena Tolic 2:05.00 100 Breaststroke1. Chelsea Allard 1:03.024. Vanessa Weidner 1:05.172. Lexi Piranian 1:05.213. Lauren Kalinosky 1:05.30

200 Breaststroke1. Chelsea Allard 2:18.192. Lexi Piranian 2:20.473. Lauren Kalinosky 2:22.644. Briana Emig 2:23.03

100 Butterfly1. Elisa Torres 56.312. Amanda Keifer 56.743. Jackie Swartz 57.194. Paige Copeland 57.74

200 Butterfly1. Jackie Swartz 2:03.332. Elisa Torres 2:03.44 3. Paige Copeland 2:06.444. Meghan Richardson 2:06.87

200 IM 1. Jackie Swartz 2:03.952. Sarah Maraskine 2:07.083. Lindsey Kolar 2:10.664. Lexi Piranian 2:10.77

400 IM1. Briana Emig 4:15.932. Jackie Swartz 4:27.073. Wesley Blassneck 4:33.124. Katie Simmons 4:36.07

One-Meter Diving1. Lesley Vizurraga 314.62

Three-Meter Diving1. Lesley Vizurraga 333.83

200 Free Relay1. Kowalski, Nameth, Swartz, Morgan 1:34.36

400 Free Relay1. Tolic, Kowalski, Morgan, Emig 3:28.46 800 Free Relay1. Emig, Morgan, Torres, Tolic 7:31.83

200 Medley Relay1. Maraskine, Allard, Swartz, Kowalski 1:42.54

400 Medley Relay1. Kiefer, Allard, Swartz, Kowalski 3:45.85

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Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and devel-oped into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 11 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon Steinbrech-er as its eighth commissioner in the 63-year his-tory of the league this past March. Steinbrecher came to the MAC after serving for six years as the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neutral site post season events – football (De-troit’s Ford Field), volleyball (Toledo’s SeaGate Centre), men’s and women’s basketball (Cleve-land’s Quicken Loans Arena), softball (Akron’s Firestone Stadium) and most recently baseball (Chillicothe’s VA Memorial Stadium). The MAC tied a league record in 2008 with five schools participating in bowl games – Buf-falo (International); Ball State (GMAC); Central Michigan (Motor City); Western Michigan (Tex-as); and Northern Illinois (Independence Bowl). The 2008 season also saw the first MAC football team ranked in the Top 25 since 2003. Ball State was ranked as high as 12th in the BCS Standings, 12th in the AP and 13th in the USA Today Poll. The Cardinals were ranked in all three polls for 10 straight weeks. MAC football teams won a league record four games versus opponents from the Big Ten. Toledo became the first MAC team to ever beat Michigan in Ann Arbor; Ball State won its first-ever game against a Big Ten foe when the Cardinals beat Indiana; Central Michigan also defeated Indiana; and Western Michigan beat Il-linois in a game played at Ford Field. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC signed an eight-year rights agreement through the 2016-2017 academic year for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal will be the most extensive in the 63-year history of the conference. The new deal calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. Women’s athletics shined for the MAC this past year. For the first time in the history of the con-ference the MAC sent three teams to the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament (Miami, Ohio

and Western Michigan). Western Michigan became only the third team to make it to the Sweet Sixteen (Ohio 2005 and Western Michi-gan 1983). In women’s basketball MAC Tour-nament Champion Ball State upset perennial national power Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament handing the Lady Vols their first ever loss in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The victory was named “Pontiac Game Changing Performance” of the 2009 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, while first year head coach Kelly Packard was named Maggie Dixon Division I Rookie Coach of the Year by the WBCA. Akron continued its dominance of MAC men’s soccer with its 11 regular-season championship to go along with its sixth MAC Tournament title – both league records. The Zips were ranked as high as No. 2 during the season and reached the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament before falling to Northwestern, 1-0. Steve Zakuani, who helped guide the University of Akron men’s soc-cer program to a record-setting campaign in 2008, was the first overall pick of the 2009 Ma-jor League Soccer Super Draft. Zakuani earned 2008 MAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Year hon-ors and was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy, which goes to the best men’s soccer player in the country. The conference now has national leadership positions on the following NCAA committees: Warde Manual, Buffalo (Academic Cabinet); Susan Lipnickey, Miami (Leadership Council and Infractions Appeals); Derrick Gragg, East-ern Michigan (Legislative Council); Dr. John Pe-ters, Northern Illinois (Board of Directors); Tom Collins, Ball State (Amateurism Cabinet); Kelly Andrews, Toledo (Awards, benefits, Expenses & Financial Aid Cabinet); Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenburg, Eastern Michigan (Recruiting & Athletic Personal Issues Cabinet); Brad Bates, Mi-ami (Academic Performance); Eileen Jennings, Central Michigan (Infractions); Ted McKown, Kent State (International Students Records); Jim Klein, Toledo (Legislative Review & Interpreta-tions); Karin Lee, Ball State (Minority Opportuni-ties and Interest); Melody Reifel Werner, Eastern Michigan (Research); Catharine Marsszeky, Kent State (Student-Athlete Advisory); Lee Merserve, Bowling Green (Walter Byers Scholarship). The MAC also has representation on Divi-sion I Sport Committees and related governing

groups: Cathy O’Donnell, Kent State (Field Hockey); Dave Heeke, Central Michigan (Football Issues); Marling “Newt” Engle, Akron (Rifle); Karin Lee, Ball State (Tennis); Rich Cero-nie (Track & Field); Laing Kennedy, Kent State (Men’s Basketball); Charlie Coles, Miami (Men’s Basketball Issues); Jim Schaus, Ohio and Reg-gie Witherspoon, Buffalo (Men’s Basketball Rules); Steven Cady, Miami (Men’s Ice Hock-ey); Mary Lu Gribschaw, Akron (Men’s Soccer); Greg Christopher, Bowling Green (Women’s Basketball); Anucha Brown-Sanders, Buffalo and Donyale Canada, MAC (Women’s Bas-ketball Issues); Curt Miller, Bowling Green (Women’s Basketball Rules); Jerry Reighard, Central Michigan (Gymnastics); Matt Wolfert, Ball State (Women’s Soccer); Dee Abraham-

son, Northern Illinois (Women’s Softball Rules); Derek van der Merwe, Central Michigan (Wres-tling). From two-time Super Bowl quarterback win-ning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State Uni-versity), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bob-sled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (Univer-sity of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.history of the MAc Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has estab-lished historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since mov-ing to Northeast Ohio. The Mid-American Conference was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincin-nati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admit-ted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 full-time schools and a 13th, Temple, for football only. Comprising the East Division is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State Univer-sity (1951), Miami University (1947), Ohio Uni-versity (1946) and Temple University (2007). The West Division members are Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), East-ern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University (1947). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first com-petitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, championships (11) are sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, championships (12) are spon-sored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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29-20 overall

Mike Jones1968-1988

176-45 overall103-12 MAc

Peter linn1988-Present

166-50 overall104-6 MAc

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Bill lewis1964-65 • 1-9

L Wayne State 37-47 L Albion 16-78 L Case Tech 48-57 L Washington Jefferson 48-59 W Western Reserve 54-39 L Detroit Tech 42-48 L Case Tech 37-52 L Ball State 35-55 L Central Michigan 32-50 L Miami 24-66 5th PAC Relays 27 3rd PAC Championships 36

1965-66 • 7-5 W Case Tech 71-22 L Loyola-Chicago 21-74 L Illinois 31-64 W Western Ontario 53-41 W Western Reserve 100-14 W Case Tech 93-59 L Albion 39-56 W Detroit Tech 71-19 L Miami 25-70 L Ball State 30-65 W Central Michigan 53-41 W Wayne State 50-451st PAC Championships

1966-67 • 12-2 W Chicago 88-14 W Loyola-Chicago 73-30 W Western Illinois 85-40 W Youngstown State 75-29 W North Central 83-21 L Northwestern 34-70 W Illinois-Chicago 75-29 W Albion 79-25 W Illinois State 79-25 W Milwaukee Tech 88-15 W UW-Milwaukee 63-41 W Wayne State 56-49 L Miami 42-62 W Northern Michigan 77-27 2nd Notre Dame Relays 68 4th NAIA 44

1967-68 • 9-4NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

L Bethany 51-53 W Grove City 56-48 W Ohio 67-46 L Eastern Kentucky 45-68 W UW-Milwaukee 72-32 W UW-Whitewater 63-36 W Northern Michigan 74-39 W Albion 75-29 L Cincinnati 45-68 W North Central 81-21 W Buffalo State 70-40 W Bowling Green 53-51 L Air Force 51-62 1st Eastern Michigan Relays 1st NAIA 326

Mike Jones1968-69 • 14-3

NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS W Oakland 89-24 W Henry Ford CC 82-22 W Northern Michigan 70-43 W Northern Illinois 94-17 L Ohio 42-70 L Eastern Kentucky 52-61 W Bemidji State 74-39 W Cincinnati 76-37 W Macalester 62-42 W St. Cloud State 94-18 W Henry Ford CC 85-15 W Buffalo State 77-44 W Denver 62-44 W Wyoming 67-30 L Air Force 29-76 W Idaho State 91-22 W Western State 92-23 1st NAIA 312


L Eastern Kentucky 43-70 W Bemidji State 68-45 W Northern Michigan 72-41 W Northern Illinois 83-30 W Winona State 91-22

W Cincinnati 57-56 W Macalester (50) 74-39 W Ohio 57-56 W Oakland 75-38 L Air Force 23-90 W Buffalo State 83-29 4th Indiana State Invitational 1st NAIA 339


W Northern Michigan 80-33 W Miami (FL) 63-43 W Ohio 62-51 W Central Michigan 71-42 W Bemidji State 87-26 W Ashland 75-38 L Eastern Kentucky 53-60 W Toronto 75-38 W Northern Illinois 71-42 W Bowling Green 75-38 W Oakland 82-31 L Michigan 39-84 W Buffalo State 78-35 1st Motor City Invit. 239.5 1st NAIA 326

1971-72 10-2NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAM-

PIONS L Michigan State 53-60 W Oakland 68-45 W Bowling Green 70-43 W Ohio 81-32 L Eastern Kentucky 45-68 W Ashland 66-47 W Central Michigan 70-43 W Waterloo 86-27 W Toronto 79-34 W Northern Illinois 84-27 W Northern Michigan 67-46 W Buffalo State 83-29 1st Michigan Collegiate Inv. 230 1st NCAA Division II 222

1972-73 9-2 (5-1 MAC) L Michigan State 41-72 W Oakland (75) 76-37 W Bowling Green 75-38 W Ohio 73-40 L Kent State 46-67 W Miami 67-46 W Central Michigan 66-44 W Ashland 65-46 W Western Michigan 71-37 W Northern Michigan 80-33 W Buffalo State 69-44 3rd MAC Championships 375

1973-74 8-3 (5-2 MAC) L Michigan State 41-72 W Oakland 79-34 W Bowling Green 81-32 W Ohio 80-33 L Kent State 42-71 L Miami 37-76 W Central Michigan 67-46 W Northern Illinois 85-28 W Western Michigan 80-33 W Northern Michigan 69-44 W Buffalo State 78-35 4th MAC Championships 267

1974-75 • 7-5 (6-3 MAC) L Michigan State 33-90 L Oakland 47-68 W Bowling Green 85-29 L Kent State 39-74 L Miami 42-69 W Central Michigan 80-32 W Northern Illinois 71.5-41.5 W Western Michigan 75-38 W Northern Michigan 65-46 L Ball State 55-58 W Toledo 87-26 W Ohio 64-49 3rd MAC Championships 267


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1975-76 • 7-4 (5-2 MAC) L Michigan State 24-89 L Michigan 35-78 W Waterloo 89-24 W Oakland (100) 68-45 L Kent State 34-79 L Miami 26-86 W Central Michigan 62-51 W Western Michigan 67-46 W Toledo 89-24 W Ball State 96-17 W Bowling Green 79-34 1st Mini MAC 709 3rd MAC Championships 323

1976-77 • 8-3 (8-1 MAC) MAC RUNNER-UP

L Michigan State 34-89 L Michigan 37-85 W Northern Illinois 68-47 L Kent State 51-62 W Western Michigan 60-53 W Central Michigan 73-40 W Miami 59-54 W Toledo 90-23 W Ball State 80-33 W Ohio 67-45 W Bowling Green 83-29 2nd MAC Championships 326

1977-78 • 7-3 (7-1 MAC) MAC CHAMPIONS

L Michigan State 47-66 W Kent State 71-42 L Michigan 47-66 W Western Michigan 68-45 W Central Michigan 64-49 L Miami 53-60 W Toledo 77-34 W Ball State 89-17 W Bowling Green 75-36 W Ohio 71-42 1st MAC Championships 348

1978-79 • 7-3 (7-1 MAC) L Michigan State 30-83 L Michigan 31-82 L Kent State 49-64 W Western Michigan 68-55 W Central Michigan 78-35 W Northern Illinois 83-27 W Miami 59-54 W Ball State (125) 67-46 W Bowling Green 76-37 W Ohio 82-31 1st Mini MAC 905 5th MAC Championships 226


W Michigan State 60-53 L Michigan 30-83 W Kent State 71-42 W Western Michigan 75-38 W Central Michigan 72-41

W Miami 59-54 W Ball State 80-32 W Bowling Green 61-52 W Ohio 70-43 W Northern Illinois 59-45 1st Mini MAC 644 1st MAC Championships 322


W Kent State 63-44 L Michigan State 49-64 L Michigan 47-66 W Western Michigan 79-34 W Central Michigan 80-33 W Northern Illinois 82-31 L Miami 50-63 W Ball State 66-49 W Bowling Green 80-33 W Ohio 81-32 1st Mini MAC 563 1st MAC Championships 318


W Kent State 63-50 W Michigan State 69-44 W Central Michigan 83-29 W Western Michigan 77-36 W Ball State 78-35 L Michigan 33-81 W Miami 77-36 W Bowling Green (150) 75-38 W Ohio 80-33 1st Mini MAC 759 1st MAC Championships 498


W Kent State 74-39 W Michigan State 68-45 L Michigan 35-78 W Oakland 80-33 W Ohio 76-37 W Western Michigan 78-34 W Northern Illinois 81-31 W Ball State 79-33 W Bowling Green 77-36 W Miami 88-25 1st Tom Stubbs Relay 250 1st Mini MAC 813 1st MAC Championships 504


W Kent State 83-30 W Michigan State 70-43 L Oakland 55-58 W Ohio 72-41 L Michigan 42-71 W Michigan State 68-45 W Ball State 75-38 W Bowling Green 84-29 W Miami 76-37 W Toledo 67-44

2nd Tom Stubbs Relay 202 1st Mini MAC 921 1st MAC Championships 518


W Bowling Green 78-33 W Kent State 89-24 W Michigan State 60-53 W Oakland 89-24 W Ohio 77-31 W Purdue 67-46 W Ball State 71-41 L Michigan 42-71 W Miami (175) 78-35 W Toledo 102-31 W Ferris State 108-25 1st Tom Stubbs Relay 258 1st Mini MAC 1107 1st MAC Championships 743.5


W Bowling Green 76-37 W Michigan State 67-46 W Ball State 75-38 W Ohio 80-33 W Northern Illinois 75-31 L Michigan 41-72 W Miami 90.5-22.5 W Toledo 80-29 1st Tom Stubbs Relay 254 2nd EMU Invitational 827 1st Mini MAC 1078 1st MAC Championships 781


W Bowling Green 163-54 W Michigan State 118-99 W Ball State 130-84 L Michigan 78-139 W Ohio 138-81 W Illinois 118-91 W Miami 137-70 W Toledo 143-50 W Kent State 105-78 1st Tom Stubbs Relay 232 2nd EMU Invitational 843 1st Mini MAC 923 1st MAC Championships 836.5


W Bowling Green 141-70 L Michigan State 103-112 W Ball State 137-74 L Michigan 46-65 W Ohio 155-62 W Miami 159-69 W Toledo 75-37 W Kent State 123-76 2nd Tom Stubbs Relay 226 3rd EMU Invitational 762 1st Mini MAC 1261 1st MAC Championships 848.5

Peter linn1988-89 • 6-2 (5-0 MAC)

MAC CHAMPIONS W Ball State 154-89 W BGSU (200) 131.5-110.5 L Michigan 27-86 W Ohio 145-98 W Miami 169-74 W Toledo 117-67 L Michigan State 47-65 W Ferris State 75-35 4th Michigan Relays 382.5 1st Michigan Mini 1214 1st MAC Championships 829


W Ball State 152-92 W Bowling Green 159-60 L Michigan 48-65 W Ohio 158-85 W Toronto 166.5-110.5 L Michigan State 92-146 W Miami 128-115 W Toledo 80-32 Tom Stubbs Relays NTS 2nd EMU Invitational 974 1st Michigan Mini 1359 1st MAC Championships 875

1990-91 • 5-1 (5-0 MAC)MAC CHAMPIONS

W Ball State 143-94 W Bowling Green 146-92 W Ohio 122.5-120.5 L Michigan State 124-156 W Miami 131-112 W Toledo 116-90 2nd EMU Invitational 896 1st Michigan Mini 973 1st MAC Championships 787


L Michigan 75-168 L Ball State 108-135 W Bowling Green 159-84 W Ohio 173-73 L Michigan State 94-147 W Cleveland State 131.5-106.5 L Miami 106-137 W Toledo 144-91 1st EMU Invitational 984 1st MAC Championships 829.5


L Michigan 89-149 W Ball State 137-106 W Bowling Green 129-114 L Ohio 90-145 W Oakland 147-90 W Cleveland State 139-79 L Michigan State 90-150 W Miami 150-93 W Toledo (225) 160-83 1st MAC Championships


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W Ball State 137-106 W Bowling Green 166-75 L Michigan 31-82 W Southern Illinois 59-54 W Ohio 167-75 L Oakland 88-155 W Cleveland State 169-74 W Niagara 205-35 L Michigan State 103-135 W Miami 148-95 W Toledo 145-98 1st MAC Championships 808


W Ball State 163-79 W Bowling Green 143-100 L Oakland 96-147 W Cleveland State 142-97 W Ohio 162-80 L Wright State 111-128 W Miami 145.5-97.5 L Michigan State 117-126 W Toledo 161-82 2nd EMU Invitational 997 1st MAC Championships 751


W Wright State 148-93 W Ball State 142-101 W Bowling Green 146-92 L Michigan State 114-127 W Toledo 150-90 W Oakland 129-112 W Ohio 152-88 W Cleveland State 146-91 W Niagara 192-47 L Miami 114-127 2nd EMU Invitational 999.5 1st MAC Championships 770

1996-97 • 9-2 (4-1 MAC) MAC RUNNER-UP

W Bowling Green 184-59 W Cincinnati 129-112 L Michigan 87-125 W Ball State (250) 153-90 W Oakland 140-101 W Michigan State 154-88 L Ohio 114-129 W Wright State 141.5-101.5 W Miami 154-89 W Cleveland State 150-93 W Toledo 130-111 2nd EMU Invitational 1020.5 2nd MAC Championships 714


L Michigan 73-170 W Wright State 142.5-85.5 W Bowling Green 143-95 W Northern Illinois 147-91 L Purdue 86-140 W Ball State 129-114 W Michigan State 125-118 W Cleveland State 116-93 W Xavier 116-17

W Niagara 116-17 W Ohio 149.5-91.5 W Oakland 136-102 W Denison 150-88 W Miami 131-112 L Toledo 113-130 1st EMU Invitational 1137 1st MAC Championships 715 29th NCAA 15

1998-99 • 8-1 (5-0 MAC)MAC RUNNER-UP

W Bowling Green 149-88 W Wright State 111-74 W Ball State 167-74 L Michigan State 106-137 W Ohio 139-104 W Denison 131-102 W Cleveland St. (275) 140.5-92.5 W Miami 130-113 W Toledo 165-78 2nd Oakland Quad 349 1st EMU Invitational 1066.5 2nd MAC Championships


W Toledo 136.5-106.5 W Bowling Green 203-38 L Purdue 106-188 W Michigan State 146-97 W Denison 129-99 W Ohio 184-59 W Northern Illinois 188-55 W Ball State 162-80 W Buffalo 167-76 W Miami 130-1132nd Michigan Quad 5391st EMU Invitational 12791st MAC Championships 764


2nd Michigan Quad 538 W Toledo 191-51 W Bowling Green 201-42 L Michigan State 110.-5-132.5 W Cleveland State 134-97 1st EMU Invitational 1206 W Denison 124-93 W Northern Illinois 174-69 W Ohio 206-36 W Oakland 141-88 W Miami 122-121 W Buffalo 201-40 W Ball State 146-92 1st MAC Championships 888


W Michigan St. (300) 163.5-79.5L Michigan 115-174W Bowling Green 205-34W Toledo 140-103L Northwestern 120-1721st EMU Invitational 1125.5W Denison 156-97W Ohio 179-64W Northern Illinois 166-76W Oakland 137-95W Ball State 169-73

W Miami 139-104W Buffalo 205-351st MAC Championships 777


L Michigan 115-182W Toledo 151-90W Ohio 129-102W Michigan State 133.5-107.51st EMU Invitational 1157W Northwestern 133-108W Oakland 149-88W Cleveland State 122-102W Denison 133-92W Ball State 162-77W Buffalo 188-55W Miami 178-652nd Midwest Classic 4791st MAC Championships 938


L Michigan 115-168W Ohio 142-94L Cleveland State 112-1311st EMU Invitational 699W Denison 146.5-86.5W Oakland 165-78L Northwestern 105.5-138.5W Ball State 143-95W Buffalo 135-88W Miami 147-964th Midwest Classic 1st MAC Championships 1010


L Michigan 85-158W Ohio 168-69W Cleveland State 179-641st EMU Invitational 1316W Denison 127.5-87.5L Purdue 94.5-148.5W Oakland 158-80W Buffalo 146-80W Miami 149-92W Ball State 138.5-104.55th House of Champions Inv 3091st MAC Championships 1008

2005-06 • 7-2 (4-0 MAC)MAC RUNNER-UP

L Michigan 58-155W Ohio 168-59W Wayne State 132-951st EMU Invitational 1224W IUPUI 133-96W Oakland 139-104W Ball State 148-83W Miami 138-105L Ohio State 93-139W Buffalo 123-712nd MAC Championships 881


L Michigan 107-165W Ohio 161-69W Princeton 127.5-115.5W Oakland 146-971st EMU Invitational 1196.5W IUPUI 139-80W Ball State 135.5-99.5W Wayne State 142-93W Buffalo 136-93W Miami 150-881st MAC Championships 1008.5


L Michigan 80-156W Wayne State 145-87W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 151-92W Buffalo 136.5-94.51st EMU Invitational 1,180W Oakland 172-128L Michigan State 127-173L Ohio State 94-199W Ball State 196-95W Miami 191.5-108.51st MAC Championships 559


W Buffalo 180-116W Xavier 145-104L Purdue Challenge 108.5-239.51st EMU Invitational 1220L Oakland 147-151W Wayne State 164-79W Ball State 125-107W Miami 179-1191st MAC Championships 1046.5


W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 74-57W Buffalo 180-120L Purdue 124-1901st EMU Invitational 1287W Oakland 202-98- Michigan NTSW Wayne State 168-127W Ball State 158-127L Ohio State 112-1771st MAC Championships 743

2010-11 • 4-4 (3-0 MAC)MAC RUNNER-UP

W Ball State 174-118L Purdue 108-1871st EMU Invitational 1171.5L Oakland 116-184L Michigan 98-141W Buffalo 164-136W Xavier 129-108W Miami 180-116L Ohio State 89-1672nd MAC Championship 685


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50 Freestyle1. Derick Roe 19.572. Justin Griggs 20.093. Jeff Pillars 20.144. Jamie Taylor 20.165. Ed Wagner 20.256. Ethan Crabtree 20.317. Eric Seidelman 20.34 Bryson Tan 20.349. Preston Revere 20.3510. Jeff Luhn 20.36

100 Freestyle1. Derick Roe 44.101. Jeff Pillars 44.262. Jamie Taylor 44.564. Eric Smith 44.675. Chris Dix 44.736. Justin Griggs 44.837. Matt Zavislak 44.858. Jeff Shoemaker 44.949. Dave Vanlier 44.9510. Eric Seidelman 44.98

200 Freestyle1. Dan Kish 1:37.602. Dan Wohl 1:38.353. Jeff Pillars 1:38.584. Eric Smith 1:38.735. Kevin Miller 1:38.876. Jeff Luhn 1:39.077. Steve Fetyko 1:39.128. Jason Piercey 1:39.199. Scott Tyler 1:39.3010. Matt Zavislak 1:39.32

500 Freestyle1. Mark Leonard 4:22.042. Kevin Miller 4:22.073. Jason Piercey 4:24.824. Dan Kish 4:25.395. Dave Cetlinski 4:26.066. Eric Miller 4:27.657. John Miller 4:28.008. Scott Tyler 4:28.159. Steven Hill 4:28.3810. Dan Burnett 4:28.74

1,650 Freestyle1. Mark Leonard 14:56.872. Jason Piercey 15:16.893. Dan Burnett 15:22.314. Dave Cetlinski 15:22.805. Kevin Miller 15:23.396. Eric Zwinger 15:26.067. Steven Hill 15:28.108. John Miller 15:30.269. Matt Ense 15:31.0210. Chris Burnett 15:32.14

100 Butterfly1. Justin Griggs 48.412. Ryan Fulkerson 48.443. Ed Wagner 48.694. Doug Fleming 48.725. Andrzej Olesinski 48.916. Preston Revere 49.057. Jeff Luhn 49.308. Jim Boerman 49.369. Paul Avery 49.3810. Owen Grey 49.54

200 Butterfly1. Ryan Fulkerson 1:46.952. Dan Wohl 1:47.613. Jim Boerman 1:48.664. Owen Grey 1:48.695. Justin Breitigam 1:48.776. Eric Miller 1:48.837. Mark Dell 1:49.348. Drew Chorney 1:49.379. Dave Ruch 1:49.6710. Michael Kinross 1:50.11

200 IM1. Jacob Hanson 1:47.862. Dan Wohl 1:49.453. Don Ellison 1:49.914. Troy Esentan 1:50.095. Justin Breitigam 1:50.496. Pat VanNorman 1:50.957. Jacob Hanson 1:50.798. Steve Fetyko 1:51.219. Joe Bublitz 1:51.2510. Eric Smith 1:51.31

400 IM1. Dan Wohl 3:51.472. Troy Esentan 3:52.473. Mark Leonard 3:54.374. Justin Breitigam 3:54.715. Don Ellison 3:55.056. Dan Burnett 3:55.107. Michael Swain 3:57.178. Jacob Hanson 3:58.139. John Bartlet 3:59.0910. Steve Fetyko 3:59.15

100 Backstroke1. Jacob Hanson 47.942. Kevin Doak 48.513. Doug Fleming 49.354. Chris Olszewski 49.705. Branislav Hronsky 49.996. Andrzej Olesinski 50.057. Pat VanNorman 50.138. Justin Griggs 50.369. Alan Duski 50.4810. Steven D’Arrigo 50.73

200 Backstroke1. Jacob Hanson 1:43.832. Doug Fleming 1:47.523. Tyler Capen 1:47.824. Chris Olszewski 1:48.315. Jeff Montague 1:48.806. Branislav Hronsky 1:49.077. David Krenk 1:49.388. Justin Breitigam 1:49.439. Pat VanNorman 1:49.6210. Joe Tristan 1:49.81

100 Breaststroke1. Bryson Tan 54.332. Jeff Shoemaker 55.123. Todd Brunty 55.384. Chris Dix 55.915. John Henikman 55.966. Jake Heyblom 56.137. John Bartlet 56.198. Bob Jennings 56.679. Kevin Joyce 56.6810. Sam Dolato 56.87

200 Breaststroke1. Troy Esentan 1:59.012. Bryson Tan 2:00.233. Todd Brunty 2:00.254. Scott Murphy 2:00.915. John Bartlet 2:01.016. Jeff Shoemaker 2:01.497. Michael Swain 2:01.658. Jake Heyblom 2:01.959. John Henikman 2:02.1010. Don Ellison 2:02.15

1,000 Freestyle1. Mark Leonard 9:01.832. Jason Piercey 9:13.783. Kevin Miller 9:15.524. Dave Cetlinski 9:18.545. Steven Hill 9:19.686. Eric Zwinger 9:19.727. Dan Burnett 9:20.788. Dan Wohl 9:21.879. Chris Burnett 9:22.4910. Doug Chestnut 9:23.04

The 2009-10 men’s swimming and diving team celebrates its 29th Mid-American Conference Championship. The Eagles accumulated 743 points en route to the title.


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50 Freestyle 2010 Justin Griggs 20.092009 Derick Roe 19.802008 Derick Roe 19.822007 Derick Roe 20.231996 Jamie Taylor 20.161994 Jeff Pillars 20.141992 Jeff Pillars 20.321990 Ed Wagner 20.251989 Ed Wagner 20.381988 Ed Wagner 20.641987 Ed Wagner 20.701985 Dave Kieft 21.101984 Dave Kieft 20.69 100 Freestyle 2010 Justin Griggs 44.122008 Derick Roe 44.612007 Derick Roe 44.942003 Ryan Meekins 45.532000 Eric Seidelman 44.981994 Jeff Pillars 44.261993 Jeff Pillars 44.381992 Jeff Pillars 44.581991 Jeff Shoemaker 45.721990 Ed Wagner 45.011989 Ed Wagner 44.991985 Dave Kieft 45.611984 Dave Kieft 45.58 200 Freestyle 2009 Dan Kish 1:37.602008 Dan Kish 1:39.542000 Eric Seidelman 1:39.831994 Jeff Pillars 1:38.611993 Jeff Pillars 1:38.581992 Jeff Pillars 1:38.961990 Reuben Fuhs 1:39.971985 Kevin Miller 1:38.871984 Kevin Miller 1:39.101983 Kevin Miller 1:39.711982 Scott Tyler 1:39.30 500 Freestyle 2009 Dan Kish 4:25.392005 Jason Piercey 4:27.712004 Jason Piercey 4:25.371999 Mark Leonard 4:24.611998 Mark Leonard 4:23.041997 Mark Leonard 4:24.461986 Dave Cetlinski 4:26.061985 Kevin Miller 4:24.361984 Kevin Miller 4:24.48

1,650 Freestyle 2005 Steven Hill 15:29.002004 Steven Hill 15:29.102003 Sean Joyce 15:45.732002 Matt Ense 15:36.092001 Keith Falk 15:46.082000 Matt Ense 15:31.021999 Mark Leonard 15:20.101998 Mark Leonard 15:04.681997 Mark Leonard 15:18.341996 Mark Leonard 15:27.221995 Dan Burnett 15:30.011994 Chris Burnett 15:32.141993 Will Hart 15:47.461988 Brandon Shultz 15:53.381986 Dave Cetlinski 15:27.111985 Kevin Miller 15:24.941984 Kevin Miller 15:23.391983 Kevin Miller 15:40.601982 John Miller 15:30.26 200 Butterfly 2009 Ryan fulkerson 1.46.952008 Ryan Fulkerson 1:48.142007 Dan Wohl 1:48.57

2005 Dan Wohl 1:47.612004 Dan Wohl 1:49.852003 Justin Breitigam 1:48.771984 John Stewart 1:52.741983 Jay Jones 1:52.391982 Jay Jones 1:51.291981 Jay Jones 1:53.111980 Jay Jones 1:52.90 100 Butterfly 2010 Justin Griggs 48.302009 Ryan Fulkerson 48.632008 Ryan Fulkerson 48.782007 Preston Revere 49.152004 Doug Fleming 48.722002 Jeff Luhn 49.341993 Paul Avery 49.981990 Ed Wagner 48.691989 Ed Wagner 49.081988 Ed Wagner 49.041987 Jim Boerman 49.361986 Jim Boerman 49.901985 Jim Boerman 50.29

400 IM 2011 Troy Esentan 3:52.472010 Jacob Hanson 3:54.492009 Don Ellison 3:55.052008 Don Ellison 3:59.482007 Dan Wohl 3:51.472006 Dan Wohl 3:55.622005 Dan Wohl 3:51.742004 Dan Wohl 3:54.212003 Justin Breitigam 3:54.711998 Mark Leonard 3:56.981997 Dan Burnett 3:55.761996 Dan Burnett 3:57.731995 Dan Burnett 3:55.101987 Chris Black 3:59.921986 Chris Black 4:01.581985 Chris Black 4:04.301984 Tom Smith 4:05.241983 Tom Smith 4:01.581982 Tom Smith 3:59.73

200 IM 2011 Jacob Hanson 1:47.862010 Jacob Hanson 1:49.262009 Don Ellison 1:49.912007 Dan Wohl 1:49.802006 Dan Wohl 1:51.342005 Dan Wohl 1:49.452004 Dan Wohl 1:49.552003 Justin Breitigam 1:50.821993 Steve Fetyko 1:51.211986 Chris Black 1:52.711983 Tom Smith 1:53.711982 Tom Smith 1:53.871981 Jay Jones 1:57.11 One-Meter Diving 2003 Andy Seibenick 300.251995 Russ Dekker 469.201989 Trevor Laws 492.351988 Trevor Laws 484.001986 Tom Michael 497.801985 Tom Michael 472.451984 Paul Watson 413.001976 Barry Sustreka 439.681975 Barry Sustreka 388.121974 Barry Sustreka 464.781973 Rich Demanicor 453.05 Three-Meter Diving 2010 Jeffrey Craig 356.951991 Pat Tabacchi 490.701989 Trevor Laws 476.501988 Trevor Laws 493.301986 Tom Michael 552.95

1985 Tom Michael 520.351984 Tom Michael 512.601974 Barry Sustreka 484.901973 Rich DeManicor 503.10 100 Backstroke 2011 Jacob Hanson 48.292005 Doug Fleming 49.422004 Doug Fleming 49.482003 Kevin Doak 48.652002 Kevin Doak 49.482001 Kevin Doak 48.831996 Pat VanNorman 50.131994 Pat VanNorman 50.671989 Mike Cashman 51.201988 Mike Cashman 52.24

200 Backstroke 2011 Jacob Hanson 1:43.832007 Jeff Montague 1:48.802006 Mark Kurtzer 1:51.052005 Doug Fleming 1:47.522004 Doug Fleming 1:48.292002 Branislav Hronsky 1:49.072001 Chris Olzsewski 1:48.311996 Pat VanNorman 1:49.631995 Pat VanNorman 1:49.681994 Pat VanNorman 1:49.971991 Dave Krenk 1:52.131989 Mike Cashman 1:50.981988 Mike Cashman 1:52.751987 Mike Cashman 1:51.641985 Doug Chestnut 1:53.241984 Doug Chestnut 1:54.941983 Tom Smith 1:55.121982 Tom Smith 1:53.381980 Jeff Romig 1:55.191979 Jeff Romig 1:54.831978 Jeff Romig 1:56.761977 Jeff Romig 1:56.31

100 Breaststroke 2009 Scott Murphy 56.932008 Adam Wohl 57.332005 John Henikman 55.962004 John Henikman 56.322002 John Bartlet 56.472001 Bryson Tan 54.342000 Bryson Tan 55.731999 Bryson Tan 55.661992 Jeff Shoemaker 55.121991 Todd Brunty 55.761990 Todd Brunty 55.381989 Todd Brunty 56.961988 Bob Jennings 56.671987 Bob Jennings 57.281986 Bob Jennings 57.881977 Bruce Howell 59.101976 Bruce Howell 1:00.04

200 Breaststroke 2011 Troy Esentan 1:59.382010 Scott Murphy 1:59.792009 Scott Murphy 2:00.912008 Adam Wohl 2:04.722007 Don Ellison 2:03.782005 John Henikman 2:02.102004 John Bartlet 2:01.172003 John Bartlet 2:02.282002 John Bartlet 2:01.012001 Bryson Tan 2:00.232000 Bryson Tan 2:03.031999 Bryson Tan 2:03.621990 Todd Brunty 2:00.251989 Greg Lynch 2:02.331988 Bob Jennings 2:04.18


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MAc Swimmer of the yearJacob Hanson 2011Justin Griggs 2010Derick Roe 2009, 2008Dan Wohl 2005, 2004 Bryson Tan 2001 Jeff Pillars 1993, 1994 Ed Wagner 1990 Bob Jennings 1988 Kevin Miller 1983, 1984, 1985 Tom Smith 1982, 1983 Bruce Howell 1977

MAc Senior of the yearDerick Roe 2009Dan Wohl 2007 Doug Fleming 2005 Bryson Tan 2001 Eric Seidelman 2000 Mark Leonard 1999 Tom Smith 1984

MAc Diver of the year Russ Dekker 1995 Pat Tabacchi 1991 Trevor Laws 1988, 1989 Tom Michael 1984, 1985, 1986

All-MAc SelectionsChris Alberty Paul Avery Josh Bateman John Bartlet Chris Black Jim Boerman Steve Bowling Justin Breitigam Bill Brinkman Joe Bublitz Chris Burnett Dan Burnett Tyler Capen Mike Cashman Dave Cetlinski Doug Chestnut Drew Chorney Andrew Ciesielski Matt Conger Adam Cook Ethan Crabtree Jeffrey Craig Stephen D’Arrigo Russ Dekker Mark Dell Warren Deppong Chris Dix Kevin Doak Pat Egan Don Ellison Matt Ense Troy Esentan Keith Falk Steve Fetyko Doug Fleming Jim Fox Reuben Fuhs Ryan Fulkerson Andy Gantzer Owen Grey Justin Griggs Tyler Groskopf Matt Guinan Jacob Hanson Will Hart John Henikman Jacke Heyblom Steven Hill Mike Howe Bruce Howell Branislav Hronsky Bob Jennings Dave Jolly Jay Jones Kevin Joyce Sean Joyce Mitch Kellerman Dan Kieft Dave Kieft Dan Kish Dave Krenk Mark Kurtzer Trevor Laws Mark Leonard Matt Liess Matt Lifka Jeff Luhn Greg Lynch Ryan Meekins Tom Michael Eric Miller John Miller Kevin Miller Jeff Montague Scott Murphy Chad Nienhuis Erich O’Donnell Andrzej Olesinski Chris Olszewski Ondrej Pekarovic Chris Pettet Jason Piercey Jeff Pillars Preston Revere Derick Roe Jeff Romig Michael Rowland David Ruch Andrew Saunders Eric Seidelman Andy Seibenick Jeff Shoemaker

Brandon Shultz Jim Singelyn Eric Smith Jade Smith Ken Smith Tom Smith Dave Stefl John Stewart Bob Strube Michael Swain Matt Swanton Bryan Szweda Pat Tabacchi Bryson Tan Jamie Taylor Joe Tristan Brian Tyler Scott Tyler Dave Vanlier Pat VanNorman Ed Wagner Mike Wagner Paul Watson Jason Whitfield Adam Wohl Dan Wohl Matt Zavislak Eric Zwinger

national champions All-AmericansCraig Anderson (NAIA/NCAA/CD)Dennis Betts (NAIA)Ted Blakeslee (NAIA)Leonard Brockhahn (NAIA/NCAA/CD)Bob Crosby (NAIA/NCAA/CD)Rich DeManicor (NCAA/CD)Keith Gill (NAIA)Jeff Huxley (NAIA)Lester McCormick (NAIA)Gordon Messer (NAIA)Ron Nightengale (NCAA/CD)Rod O’Strand (NAIA)Tom Schweigert (NCAA/CD)Doug Webster (NAIA)Peter Zuk (NCAA/CD)

ncAA Division IQualifiers

Bill Brinkman Dave CetlinskiTodd Brundy Bob CrosbyMike Cashman Rich DeManicorDan Wohl

nAIA All-AmericansCharles AchatzCraig AndersonRich AsmusDennis BettsTed BlakesleeBill BrinkmanLeonard BrockhahnBob CrosbyBruce CrouchRichard DeManicorMark GibsonKeith GillJeff HuxleyJohn JacksonGary KressbachBruce MarshallLester McCormickGordon MesserBrian MollRon NightengaleChris OkopnyRod O’StrandDennis RogissartJim RoosTom SchweigertRuss SedlarMike TefftBruce ThorburnDoug WebsterJohn Zang

Don Zantop

ncAA Division I All-AmericansKevin MillerJeff Shoemaker (HM)Mark Leonard

ncAA Division II All-AmericansCraig AndersonBill BrinkmanLeonard BrockhahnBob CrosbyRich DeManicorJim FoxDaryl JorgensenLester McCormickRon NightengaleJim RoosTom SchweigertDon ZantopPeter ZukBruce HowellMark LeonardJohn MillerKevin MillerRon NightengaleChris PettetJeff PillarsJeff RomigTom SchweigertJeff ShoemakerTom SmithBob StrubeBarry SusterkaBryson TanBrian TylerScott TylerEd WagnerPeter Zuk

Olympic Trial QualifiersEd WagnerJoe TristanJeff ShoemakerMark LeonardMatt EnseBryson TanDrew ChorneyDerick RoeKevin Doak

MEn’s swiMMing individUal honors

Jones Natatorium has been the home of the Eagles since 1982 and is named after former EMU coach, Mike Jones.


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head coach: Mike cook (1976-77)5-3-1 Overall

1976-77 • 5-3-1L Oakland 68-80W Western Michigan 69-53W Kalamazoo 75-50L Michigan State 33-70W Kalamazoo 66-36W Central Michigan 80-50L Miami 52-78W Ohio 90-39T Wright State 65-655th Miami Invitational 1893rd EMU Invitational 443

head coach: Jennifer Parks (1977-78)12-4 Overall

1977-78 • 12-4AIAW State Runner-Up

L Bowling Green 313-517L Miami 313-435L Purdue 313-425W West Virginia 313-309W Cincinnati 313-136W Cleveland State 313-53W Waterloo 93-20W Oakland 89-42W Wright State 68-63W Ball State 72-59W Central Michigan 100-31W Miami 85-44W Michigan State 58-55L Bowling Green 63-68W Kalamazoo 90-51W Northern Michigan 79-402nd AIAW State 36136th AIAW Nationals 2

head coach: Barb Johnson (1978-85)36-25-1 (16-10 MAc)

1978-79 • 5-7AIAW State Runner-Up

L Pittsburgh 27-102L North Carolina 10-110L Michigan 30-99L Oakland 35-85W Ball State 80-51W Western Michigan 94-37W Northern Michigan 77-52L Bowling Green 52-79L Miami 62-69W Indiana State 71-60L Michigan State 47-66W Central Michigan 71-625th Miami Invitational 2852nd AIAW State 566

1979-80 • 2-6-1AIAW State Runner-Up

W Oakland 82-58L Michigan 39-101L Western Michigan 68-72T Ball State 70-70W Northern Michigan 66-65L Central Michigan 59-72L Bowling Green 57-83

L Wright State 56-75L Michigan State 32-1032nd AIAW State 446

1980-81 • 6-4 (5-1 MAC)W Toronto 53-51W Bowling Green 79-59W Ohio 79-52W Western Michigan 85-43W Ball State 81-50W Central Michigan 76-55L Michigan 32-100L Miami 47-83L Michigan State 50-80L Ohio State 52-779th Bowling Green Relays 284th Miami Invitational 1779th Pittsburgh Invitational 103rd MAC Championships 381

1981-82 • 5-4 (3-2 MAC)W Toronto 58-46W Bowling Green 86-45L Central Michigan 64-67W Western Michigan 88-25W Ball State 79-61W Indiana State 77-62L Miami 46-93L Michigan State 27-86L Michigan 42-989th Bowling Green Relays 463rd MAC Championships 378

1982-83 • 6-3 (4-1 MAC)W Toronto 83-57L Michigan State 42-98W Northern Michigan 94-55W Ball State 77-64W Western Michigan 82-31W Kent 85-50W Ohio 79-68L Miami 63-86L Michigan 38-1105th Bowling Green Relays 1343rd MAC Championships 430

1983-84 • 7-3 (4-2 MAC) W Toronto 78-46W Kent State 86-54W Michigan State 76-37W Oakland 101-39W Ball State 77-63L Northern Illinois 64-76W Ohio 66-47W Bowling Green 71-46L Miami 56-81L Michigan 55-753rd MAC Championships 290

1984-85 • 0-8 (0-4 MAC)L Bowling Green 32-104L Kent State 54-83L Michigan State 31-71L Ball State 63-77L Ohio 46-65

L Oakland 43-90L Northern Michigan 63-76L Michigan 34-987th Tom Stubbs Relay 806th MAC Championships 274

head coach: Mary ellen Olcese (1985-90)18-36 Overall (3-19 MAc)1985-86 • 0-8 (0-4 MAC)

L Toronto 57-84L Bowling Green 57-81L Oakland 54-86L Michigan State 48-93L Ohio 57-81L Ball State 38-101L Miami 53-86L Michigan 46-926th Miami Invitational 1817th MAC Championships 257

1986-87 • 6-7 (2-3 MAC)L Toronto 46-67W Guelph 82-18L Bowling Green 118-146W Oakland (100) 160-108L Michigan State 94-167W Ohio 155-110W Ball State 138-130L Miami 116-150L Illinois 78-137L Northern Michigan 131-136L Michigan 93-145W Air Force 136-109W Kent State 141-1236th Bowling Green Relays 863rd Miami Invitational 3613rd MAC Championships 497

1987-88 • 4-7 (1-4 MAC)L Bowling Green 110-156W Grand Valley 145-113 Oakland L Michigan State 102-160L Ohio 103-164L Ball State 117-151L Miami 84-179W Ferris State 114-105W Notre Dame 140-128L Michigan 104-156W Kent State 150-1004th Tom Stubbs Relays 1684th MAC Championships 442

1988-89 • 5-7 (0-4 MAC)W Glassboro State 122-85L Villanova 136-152W Georgetown 173-125L Bowling Green 138-157W Milliken 75-61L Ball State 146-154L Ohio 113-173L Oakland 134-166L Michigan 40-99W Ferris State 154-125L Miami 132-175


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W Grand Valley 155-1236th Michigan Invitational 1774th MAC Championships 499

1989-90 • 3-7 (0-4 MAC)L Ball State 111-187L Bowling Green 131-169L Michigan 16-96W Louisville 144-130L Ohio 102-192L Minnesota 102-174W Toronto 157-118L Michigan State 130-169W Ferris State 128-83L Miami 118-823rd EMU Invitational 541.52nd Michigan Mini 8845th MAC Championships 413

head coach: Maureen Murrett-Isaac (1990-96)38-28 Overall

11-17 MAc1990-91 • 1-8 (0-4)

L Ball State 124-165W Cleveland State 164-134L Bowling Green 130-159L Michigan 95-149L Ohio 100-193L Oakland 85-150L Miami 143-157L Wright State 56-75L Notre Dame 103-1643rd EMU Invitational 4275th MAC Championships 462

1991-92 • 5-5-1 (1-3 MAC)L Ball State 116.5-183.5L Michigan State 127-171L Bowling Green 142-153L Ohio 109-191W Buffalo 192-107W St. Bonaventure 158-121W Cleveland State 136-103W Slippery Rock 184-58L Michigan 103-157T Northern Michigan 121-121W Toledo 118-623rd EMU Invitational 8755th MAC Championships 483

1992-93 • 10-2 (3-2 MAC)W Ball State 161-139W Toronto 161-139W Michigan State 174-126L Bowling Green 122-175W Northern Michigan 175-120L Ohio 127-170W Miami 166-124W Cleveland State 135-101W Buffalo 163-125W Oakland 193-133W Kenyon 173-127W Toledo 127-741st EMU Invitational 8995th MAC Championships 483

1993-94 • 6-5 (1-4 MAC)L Ball State 142-168L Bowling Green 140-160L Ohio 119.5-170.5L Indiana 116-180W Cleveland State 163-76W Niagara 184-51W Oakland 157-143W Northern Michigan 168-69W Kenyon 158-83L Miami 119-180W Toledo 129-1143rd MAC Championships 631.50

1994-95 • 8-4 (3-2 MAC) W Northern Michigan 160-140W Indiana 160-140W Ball State 152-148L Minnesota 84-150W Bowling Green 158-142W Hope 122-110W Cleveland State 157-70L Ohio 127-173W Michigan State 152-148L Oakland 148-152L Miami 97-145W Toledo 167-1331st EMU Invitational 10263rd MAC Championships 485

1995-96 • 8-4 (3-2 MAC) W Wright State 123-120L Ball State 78-220W Bowling Green 167-128W Toledo 139.5-103.5W Oakland 157-142W Hope 235-55W Northern Michigan 149-94L Ohio 135-160L Michigan State 117-201W Cleveland State 143-91W Niagara 153-76L Miami 110.5-184.52nd EMU Invitational 8134th MAC Championships 482

head coach: Scott Teeters (1996-98)10-15 Overall

5-8 MAc1996-97 • 1-10 (0-5 MAC)

L Bowling Green 97-146L Cincinnati 66-177L Wright State 108-133L Ball State 90.5-207.5L Ohio 101-129L Michigan State 73.5-158.5L Miami 111.5-188.5L Michigan 17-122L Notre Dame 23-116W Cleveland State 139-90L Toledo 105-1384th EMU Invitational 521.56th MAC Championships 301.5

1997-98 • 9-5 (3-3 MAC) W Wright State 149-94W Bowling Green 138-105W Northern Illinois 136-107L Ball State 76-224L Michigan State 96.5-201.5L Michigan 85-149W Cleveland State 106-64W Xavier 111-59W Niagara 156-14L Ohio 104-136W Oakland 178-118W Denison 142-101L Miami 113-184W Toledo 148-952nd EMU Invitational 729.54th MAC Championships 385

head coach: Sam Jalet (1998-2004)52-20 Overall 33-12 MAc1998-99 • 9-2 (5-1 MAC)

W Bowling Green 135-106W Wright State 152-73W Ball State 156-141W Buffalo 176-1212nd EMU Invitational 697L Michigan State 146-93W Denison 151-90W Oakland 169-131W Cleveland State 137-89W Akron 143-76L Miami 143-100W Toledo 123.5-119.54th MAC Championships 395

1999-2000 • 7-3 (5-2 MAC)W Bowling Green 168-132W Toledo 157-143L Michigan State 156-871st EMU Invitational 722W Denison 133-110W Northern Michigan 182-56L Ohio 155-88W Northern Illinois 163-79L Ball State 152-148W Buffalo 191-105W Miami 176-124L Oakland 154-1463rd MAC Championships 476

2000-01 • 10-1 (8-0 MAC)W Toledo 177-123W Bowling Green 222-78W Cleveland State 158-581st EMU Invitational 115.5W Denison 128-109W Northern Illinois 166-77W Ohio 130-113W Akron 219-81W Ball State 164-136W Miami 157-143W Buffalo 224-74L Oakland 141-1593rd MAC Championships 561


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L Michigan State 93-148W Bowling Green 216.5-83.5W Toledo 151-149W Wayne State 83-321st EMU Invitational 954W Denison 166.5-114.5L Ohio 89-152W Northern Illinois 188-44W Oakland 119-118W Northern Michigan 133-96W Akron 178-117W Ball State 166-128L Miami 139-161W Buffalo 228-723rd MAC Championships 537

2002-03 • 9-5 (5-3 MAC)W Toledo 159.5-140.5W Bowling Green 226.5-73.5L Ohio 131-112W Marshall 198-35L Michigan State 115-128W Oakland 154-1461st EMU Invitational 1307.5L Northwestern 99-142W Wayne State 147-73W Cleveland State 143-87W Denison 132-99L Ball State 137-163W Akron 181-114W Buffalo 226-72L Miami 136-1643rd MAC Championships 498

2003-04 • 7-6 (4-4 MAC)W Wayne State 69-42L Ohio 129-169L Marshall 141-159W Bowling Green 200-100W Cleveland State 165-722nd EMU Invitational 844L Denison 118-125L Oakland 106-137L Ball State 138-162L Miami 87-205W Buffalo 179.5-120.5W Akron 132-111W St. Bonaventure 159-83W Toledo 200-996th MAC Championships 335

head coach: Peter linn (2004-Present)48-26 Overall

31-17 MAc2004-05 • 7-4 (5-3 MAC)

L Ohio 129.5-113.5W Marshall 167-133W Cleveland State 169-66W Bowling Green 170-1302nd EMU Invitational 976W Denison 166-71L Oakland 132-111W Ball State 173.5-126.5L Miami 180-118

W Buffalo 155-88W Akron 179.5-120.5L Toledo 155-1453rd House of Champions Invite 1523rd MAC Championships 492

2005-06 • 9-1 (6-1 MAC)MAc champions

W Ohio 141-102W Bowling Green 172-122W Toledo 150-93W Wayne State 204-39L Miami 103-1762nd EMU Invitational 1056W IUPUI 133-90W Oakland 140-103W Akron 182-109W Ball State 140-103W Buffalo 125-1031st MAC Championships 637.5

2006-07 • 9-2 (6-1 MAC)MAc champions

W Ohio 153-90W Bowling Green 162-128W Toledo 168-130L Princeton 110.5-130.5W Oakland 130.5-106.5L Miami 107-1932nd EMU Invitational 879W IUPUI 132-100W Ball State 158.5-141.5W Wayne State 137-96W Akron 174-122W Buffalo 146-921st MAC Championships 655

2007-08 • 9-3 (5-2 MAC)W Wayne State 137-97W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 147-88W Bowling Green 154-134L Toledo 119-181W Buffalo 144-97W Akron 167-1282nd EMU Invitational 920.5W Oakland 193-107L Ohio 139-161L Ohio State 105-195W Michigan State 173.5-124.5W Ball State 167.5-127.5W Miami 159-1413rd MAC Championships 575

2008-09 • 7-4 (5-2 MAC)W Bowling Green 173-125L Toledo 126-162W Buffalo 165-129W Akron 172-122W Xavier --L Purdue 125-2022nd EMU Invite 917.5L Oakland 145-155W Wayne State 155-82W Ball State 177.5-120.5W Miami 157-131

L Ohio 119-1754th MAC Championships 497.5

2009-10 •5-6 (3-4 MAC)W Bowling Green 154-119L Toledo 132.5-167.5W Wisconsin-Milwaukee 132.5-83L Buffalo 128-166W Akron 158-142L Purdue 100-2232nd EMU Invite 816L Oakland 143-157W Wayne State 170-122W Ball State 155.5-133.5L Miami 129-171 L Ohio 149-1514th MAC Championships 453.5

2010-11 •2-6 (1-4 MAC)L Ohio 135-165L Ball State 144-156L Miami 95.5-193.5L Purdue 97-1982nd EMU Invitational 694.5L Oakland 149-151W Bowling Green 158-136L Buffalo 137-161W Xavier 123.5-85.54th MAC Championships 385

woMEn’s swiMMing and diving hisTory

Madeleine Pilchard wrapped up her stellar EMU career in 2007-08. She was a three-time MAC Swimmer of the Year, as well as MAC Senior Swimmer of the Year following the 2007-08 season. She led the Eagles to a 38th place showing at the NCAA meet, placing 11th in the 200 free and 13th in the 100 free. Pilchard also holds EMU varsity records in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyle races.


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50 Freestyle1. Madeleine Pilchard 22.832. Alissa Ricard 23.013. Sarah Kowalski 23.104. Sarah Conger 23.725. Catherine Lee Ha 23.746. Jill Tabacchi 23.827. Steph Cholyk 23.838. Angie Chessey 23.859. Mary Milostan 23.93 Jenny Miller 23.93

100 Freestyle1. Madeleine Pilchard 48.722. Sarah Kowalski 49.623. Alissa Ricard 50.084. Sarah Conger 50.285. Catherine Lee Ha 51.046. Sarah Kowalski 51.067. Steph Cholyk 51.228. Hannah Burandt 51.289. Ann Bollinger 51.6210. Steph Cholyk 51.71

200 Freestyle1. Madeleine Pilchard 1:45.362. Alissa Ricard 1:46.263. Sarah Kowalski 1:48.214. Hannah Burandt 1:48.355. Sarah Conger 1:49.876. Ann Bollinger 1:51.377. Sarah Kowalski 1:51.498. Steph Cholyk 1:52.189. Sandra Hlavacova 1:52.2010. Samantha Partridge 1:52.52

500 Freestyle1. Briana Emig 4:46.782. Madeleine Pilchard 4:46.833. Hannah Burandt 4:50.574. Samantha Partridge 4:55.275. Nancy Arnold 4:55.366. Emily Mekesa 4:55.987. Michelle Zambri 4:56.438. Lauren Musk 4:58.589. Samantha Partrdige 4:58.95 10. Molly Ruster 4:59.28

1,650 Freestyle1. Briana Emig 16:21.782. Samantha Partridge 16:45.853. Michelle Zambri 16:52.024. Emily Mekesa 16:53.565. Danielle Reich 16:59.636. Molly Ruster 17:00.867. Nancy Arnold 17:07.418. Lauren Musk 17:09.289. Wesley Blassneck 17:16.3410. Wendy Mader 17:18.93

100 Butterfly1. Althea Lim 55.402. Elisa Torres 55.723. Jenn Arnold 55.894. Ellen Borgo 55.965. Sherry Koonse 56.236. Amanda Keifer 56.747. Lisa Hanitz 56.778. Lauren Zafir 56.949. Samantha Nameth 57.0110. Tracy Morgan 57.62

200 Butterfly1. Elisa Torres 2:01.052. Althea Lim 2:01.573. Lauren Zafir 2:03.164. Leeza Moser 2:03.255. Sherry Koonse 2:04.296. Jackie Swartz 2:03.337. Claire Letendre 2:04.628. Jess Wohl 2:04.669. Lynda Goldstein 2:04.7910. Andrea Illescas 2:04.79

200 IM1. Ashley Durand 2:01.392. Althea Lim 2:02.113. Lindsay Hayden 2:03.954. Jackie Swartz 2:04.025. Chantelle Lonsdale 2:04.246. Lisa Basil 2:04.407. Sarah Maraskine 2:05.528. Maria Delmundo 2:05.629. Lynda Goldstein 2:06.1710. Jess Wohl 2:06.64

400 IM1. Briana Emig 4:15.93 2. Samantha Partridge 4:20.063. Leeza Moser 4:20.954. Chantelle Lonsdale 4:27.455. Lynda Goldstein 4:27.956. Jackie Swartz 4:28.007. Althea Lim 4:28.938. Jess Wohl 4:29.529. Danielle Reich 4:30.2510. Kim Ense 4:31.68

100 Backstroke1. Amanda Keifer 54.902. Madeleine Pilchard 55.433. Sarah Maraskine 56:154. Michele Gingher 56.585. Helena Tolic 56.776. Lisa Basil 56.847. Sarah Maraskine 56.908. Amanda Kiefer 57.369. Tracy Morgan 57.5210. Michelle Gingher 57.73

200 Backstroke1. Amanda Keifer 1:58.802. Lisa Basil 2:01.923. Sarah Maraskine 2:02.074. Amanda Kiefer 2:02.165. Emily Mekesa 2:02.746. Alissa Ricard 2:03.437. Leeza Moser 2:03.538. Michele Gingher 2:03.559. Tracy Morgan 2:04.8410. Lauren Zafir 2:04.93

100 Breaststroke1. Chelsea Allard 1:02.412. Ashley Durand 1:02.503. Ellen Borgo 1:03.044. Lindsay Hayden 1:03.425. Sheila Carson 1:03.676. Autumn Bragg 1:03.767. Lisa Basil 1:04.318. Vanessa Weidner 1:05.179. Lexi Piranian 1:05.2110. Kristin Keery 1:05.24

200 Breaststroke1. Ashley Durand 2:12.612. Chelsea Allard 2:15.613. Kristin Keery 2:17.334. Sheila Carson 2:17.405. Lindsay Hayden 2:17.456. Chantelle Lonsdale 2:17.507. Ellen Borgo 2:18.278. Maria Delmundo 2:18.499. Susan Butcher 2:19.7310. Melanie Nelson 2:19.93

woMEn’s swiMMing and diving Top pErforMancEs

The 2005-06 women’s swimming and diving team celebrates the first Mid-American Conference title in school history. Peter Linn was named MAC Coach of the Year, while Madeleine Pilchard was selected MAC Swimmer of the Year.


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Individual MAc championships50 Freestyle2007 Madeleine Pilchard 23.341992 Ann Bollinger 24.011984 Mary Milostan 24.081983 Mary Milostan 24.651982 Mary Milostan 24.591981 Rose Trahan 24.82

100 Freestyle2008 Madeleine Pilchard 49.022006 Madeleine Pilchard 50.482002 Sarah Conger 50.282001 Sarah Conger 51.081993 Renata Leao 51.731985 Jenny Gentile 52.951981 Patty Rose 53.71

200 Freestyle2009 Alissa Ricard 1:46.232008 Madeleine Pilchard 1:46.112007 Madeleine Pilchard 1:47.952006 Madeleine Pilchard 1:48.742005 Madeleine Pilchard 1:50.401981 Laurie Hubbard 1:55.56

500 Freestyle2008 Madeleine Pilchard 4:46.832007 Madeleine Pilchard 4:51.352006 Madeleine Pilchard 4:51.991981 Laurie Hubbard 5:05.84

1650 Freestyle2005 Michelle Zambri 16:52.021997 Danielle Reich 16:59.531996 Molly Ruster 17:00.861981 Laurie Hubbard 17:22.07

100 Backstroke1981 Rena Cox 59.61

200 Backstroke 1992 Lisa Basil 2:02.791981 Rena Cox 2:08.70

100 Breaststroke2003 Ellen Borgo 1:03.932002 Ellen Borgo 1:03.531995 Autumn Bragg 1:04.281994 Autumn Bragg 1:03.991989 Melanie Nelson 1:05.98

200 Breaststroke2007 Ashley Durand 2:17.572001 Kristen Keery 2:17.331995 Autumn Bragg 2:20.041990 Melanie Nelsen 2:20.551989 Melanie Nelsen 2:22.341983 Amy Roberts 2:29.271982 Carolyn Graesser 2:29.12

100 Butterfly2003 Althea Lim 55.401988 Sherry Koonse 56.341987 Sherry Koonse 56.23

200 Butterfly2003 Althea Lim 2:01.57

200 Individual Medley1994 Lisa Basil 2:04.40

One-Meter Diving2007 Sarah Chrzanowski 293.602006 Sarah Chrzanowski 306.22004 Anca Tilea 272.342003 Anca Tilea 276.331990 Aprile Pipkin 362.45 (11)1989 Mugs Cullings 428.75 (11

Three-Meter Diving2007 Becky Renkola 327.302004 Anca Tilea 485.102003 Anca Tilea 505.832002 Anca Tilea 521.701990 Aprile Pipkin 397.351989 Mugs Cullings 430.40

200 Freestyle Relay2008 Ricard, Lee Ha 1:32.08 Burandt, Pilchard 1993 Tabacchi, Basil, 1:35.48 Santo, Leao

400 Freestyle Relay 2008 Ricard, Lee Ha, 3:20.43 Burandt, Pilchard 2007 Pilchard, Miller, 3:24.21 Ricard, Lee Ha 2006 Benedict, Ricard, 3:24.97 Lee Ha, Pilchard 2005 Katz, Vegh, 3:27.71 Benedict, Pilchard 1993 Tabacchi, Basil, 3:27.39 Santo, Leao 1992 Bollinger, Jones, 3:26.72 Leao, Santo 1981 Rose, Habbard, 3:35.21 Maloney, Cox

800 Freestyle Relay2008 Cholyk, Burandt 7:15.91 Ricard, Pilchard 2007 Cholyk, Burandt, 7:21.80 Ricard, Pilchard 1981 Hubbard, Cox, 7:46.09 Maloney, Rose

200 Medley Relay1993 MacNichol, Bragg, 1:44.37 Armstrong, Leao

400 Medley Relay2008 Pilchard, Durand 3:44.63 Moser, Ricard 1994 Basil, Bragg, 3:50.40 Goldstein, Ruster 1993 Basil, Bragg, 3:49.57 Armstron, Tabacchi 1981 Cox, Roberts, 4:02.61 Schaefer, Rose

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District

First Team 2007 Sarah Chrzanowski 2006 Sarah Chrzanowski

Second Team 2007 Madeleine Pilchard 2006 Madeleine Pilchard

ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American

At -large First Team 2007 Sarah Chrzanowski Second Team 2006 Sarah Chrzanowski

MAc Specialty Awards Winnerscoach of the year

Mary Ellen Olcese 1987Maureen Murrett 1991, 1993 (co-)Peter Linn 2005, 2006

Diving coach of the yearBuck Smith 2003, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011

Swimmer of the yearMadeleine Pilchard 2006, 2007, 2008Laurie Hubbard 1981

Senior Swimmer of the yearMadeleine Pilchard 2008

Diver of the yearSarah Chrzanowski 2007Mugs Cullings 1989Aprile Pipkin 1990Anca Tilea 2002, 2003, 2004

All-MAc SelectionsFirst TeamEllen Borgo 2002, 2003Sarah Chrzanowski 2006, 2007Sarah Conger 2002Ashley Durand 2007, 2009Briana Emig 2011Sarah Kowalski 2010, 2011Althea Lim 2003Samantha Partridge 2010Madeleine Pilchard 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Becky Renkola 2007Alissa Ricard 2008, 2009Anca Tilea 2002, 2003, 2004Michelle Zambri 2005

Second TeamNancy Arnold 2002Hannah Burandt 2008Shelia Carson 2007Angie Chessey 2002Sarah Chrzanowski 2005Ashley Durand 2008Briana Emig 2010Lindsey Hayden 2006Danielle Hulvey 2010Amanda Kiefer 2011Claire Letendre 2005, 2006, 2007Catherine Lee Ha 2006, 2007Althea Lim 2002Chantelle Lonsdale 2006, 2007Leeza Moser 2008Maria del Mundo 2005Samantha Partridge 2009Gretchen Plamondon 2005, 2006Becky Renkola 2006, 2008Alissa Ricard 2007

Academic All-MAc / MAc honor RollKatie Benedict Autumn BraggHannah BurandtMaria CanarecciAngie ChesseySteph CholykSarah ChrzanowskiKaryn ColesSarah CongerAbby CowenAshley DurandBriana EmigKim EnseAmy FriendLisa HanitzSandra HlavacovaAmanda KatzClaire LetendreAlthea LimBethany MacNicholSarah MaraskineMelissa MarshallEmily McCartyLauren Musk

Samantha PartridgeMadeleine PilchardGretchen PlamondonBecky RenkolaAlissa RicardKristin RoachJulie SweetAnca TileaElisa Torres

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