AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION
SAINT’S DANCE : HEAD COACH: Marie DeRuiter
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1
SAINT’S CHEERLEADING HEAD COACH: Emily White
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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
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125 Anniversary
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Dance Team
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Cheerleading Team
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Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College is rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community and service, combined with a deep respect for truth, honesty and integrity. In this spirit, we strive to create an environment in which integrity is prized and practiced. We expect all community members to uphold these values through honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
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Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas’ location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan’s second largest city. With over one million people in the greater metropolitan area, Grand Rapids plays host to numerous festivals, concerts and cultural events each year. Aquinas’ campus creates a peaceful environment that is just moments away from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Residing on 104 wooded acres, the Aquinas College campus blends early twentiethcentury architecture with modern-day structures. The campus is home to over 107 species of trees and shrubs, winding woodland paths and inviting creeks and ponds. Only 30 miles from beautiful Lake Michigan for a relaxing afternoon.
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Aquinas College had its origins in the Novitiate Normal School begun by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1886 in Traverse City. The Novitiate Normal School was transferred to Grand Rapids in 1911, and in 1922 it evolved into Sacred Heart (later Marywood) College. In 1931, the College was renamed Catholic Junior College. In 1940 the two-year program at CJC was expanded into a four-year bachelor's degree program and the name of the College was changed to Aquinas College. Aquinas College was originally located in downtown Grand Rapids. In 1945, the college bought the former Lowe Estate on East Fulton Street where it has remained until this day. In August 2011, Aquinas College will kick off a year's worth of festivities celebrating its 125 years of Catholic Dominican post-secondary education in Michigan. The celebration of the College's quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) will be highlighted by four signature events that will shine a spotlight on the values that have guided the College throughout its history: prayer, study, service, and community.
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Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Jessica Campbell
Fr.
Allendale, Mich./Allendale
Kailey Dani
So.
Comstock Park, Mich./Sparta
Brittany Fata
Fr.
Caledonia, Mich./Caledonia
Tosha Hoadley
Jr.
Kalamazoo, Mich./Mattawan
Taylor Niemer
Fr.
Jenison, Mich./Jenison
Samantha Scartozzi
Fr.
Rochester, Mich./Rochester Adams
Cassie Schrock
Sr.
Grandville, Mich./Grandville
Taryn Streasick
Fr.
North Branch, Mich./North Branch
Emily Wolfrum
Fr.
Wind Lake, Wis./Muskego
Alexis Worthington
So.
Battle Creek, Mich./Lakeview
Head Coach Marie DeRuiter
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Jessica Campbell
Tosha Hoadley
Kailey Dani
Taylor Niemer
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Brittany Fata
Samantha Scartozzi
Cassie Schrock
Taryn Steasick
Alexis Worthington
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Emily Wolfrum
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Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Emerald Allen
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Wyoming Park
Jacquelynn Bourdon
Fr.
Harrison, Mich./Harrison
Elizabeth Decot
So.
Hudsonville, Mich./West Catholic
Julie Dolegowski
Fr.
Dorr, Mich./Wayland
Amber Dunham
Fr.
Sand Lake, Mich./Cedar Springs
Ashley Funk
Fr.
Belding, Mich./Belding
Alexandra Herb
Jr.
Lowell, Mich./Lowell
Raymond Kalinski
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
Kaitlyn Kleibusch
Fr.
Ada, Mich./Forest Hills Eastern
Shelby Leighton
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
Lauren McCarthy
So.
Monroe, Mich./Monroe
Hayley Michling
Sr.
Woodstock, Ill. /Woodstock
John Moeggenberg
Jr.
Bay City, Mich./Bay City Central
Lindsey Stehley
So.
Lowell, Mich./Lowell
Amy Stover
Jr.
Three Rivers, Mich./Three Rivers
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Jacquelynn Bourdon
Elizabeth Decot
Julie Dolegowski
Amber Dunham
Ashley Funk
Alexandra Herb
Raymond Kalinski
Kaitlyn Kleibusch
Shelby Leighton
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Lauren McCarthy
Hayley Michling
Lindsey Stehley
Amy Stover
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John Moeggenberg
Head Coach Emily White
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