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.
AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION
SAINTS DANCE:
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS
SAINTS CHEERLEADING: HEAD COACH: Emily White (3rd Season)
HEAD COACH: Lara Webster (4th Season)
SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 MEDIA GUIDE PUBLICATION: Linda Nash WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net VARSITY SPORTS: 24 Sport Opportunities ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Karasinski
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AQ at a glance/Table of Contents
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Grand Rapids
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Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
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Cheerleading Roster
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Cheerleaders
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Dance Roster
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Dance Team
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Coaching Staff
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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 109 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
Cornerstone University
1607 Robinson Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49506
1001 E. Beltline Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Founded: 1886 President: Dr. Juan Olivarez Nickname: Saints Colors: Maroon & White Enrollment: 2500 School Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/
Founded: 1941 President: Dr. Joseph Stowell Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Navy & Gold Enrollment: 1850 School Web Site: http://www.cornerstone.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.cugoldeneagles.com
Davenport University
Concordia University 4090 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
6191 Kraft Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Founded: 1963 President: Randall W. Luecke Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, White & Black Enrollment: 800 School Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.concordiacardinals.com/
Founded: 1866 President: Richard Pappas Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White Enrollment: 3500 School Web Site: http://www.davenport.edu Athletic Web Site: http:// www.dupanthers.com
Indiana Tech
Lourdes College
1600 E. Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560
Founded: 1930 President: Dr. Arthur Snyder Nickname: Warriors Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 1471 School Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu Athletic Web Site: www.indianatech.edu/ athletics
Founded: 1958 President: Janet Robinson (Interim) Nickname: Gray Wolves Colors: Orange & Gray Enrollment: 2600 School Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu/ StudentLife/Athletics.aspx
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Lawrence Tech
Marygrove College
21000 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075
8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
Founded: 1932 President: Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil Nickname: Blue Devil Colors: Royal Blue & White Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.ltu.edu Athletic Web Site: http://
Founded: 1927 President: Dr. David J. Fike Nickname: Mustangs Colors: Green & Gold Enrollment: 950 School Web Site: http://www.marygrove.edu Athletic Web Site: www.marygrovemustangs.com
Madonna University 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221
Founded: 1937 President: Sister Rose Marie Kujawa Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White Enrollment: 4291 School Web Site: http://www.madonna.edu Athletic Web Site: http:// www.madonnacrusaders.com
Founded: 1919 President: Sister Peg Albert, OP, PHD Nickname: Saints Colors: Navy Blue & Gold Enrollment: 1200 School Web Site: http://www.sienaheights.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.shusaints.com
University of Michigan—Dearborn
University of Northwestern Ohio
4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 Founded: 1959 President: Daniel Little Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maize & Blue Enrollment: 8950 School Web Site: http://www.umd.umich.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://gowolves.net
1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805 Founded: 1920 President: Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis Nickname: Racers Colors: Red, Black Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.unoh.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.unohracers.com/
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Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Gerardo Aguilera
Fr.
Chicago, Ill./ Roger C Sullivan
Jacquelynn Bourdon
So.
Harrison, Mich./Harrison
Katy Caballeros
Fr.
Comstock Park, Mich./Comstock Park
Elizabeth Decot
Jr.
Hudsonville, Mich./West Catholic
Amber Dunham
So..
Sand Lake, Mich./Cedar Springs
Benjamin Frost
Fr.
Pinckney, Mich./ Detroit Catholic Central
Brandon Harris
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Ottawa Hills
Brittany Hoisington
Sr.
Pierson, Mich./Tri County
Raymond Kalinowski
Jr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
Shelby Leighton
Jr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
John Moeggenberg
Sr.
Bay City, Mich./Bay City Central
Makayla Putnam
Fr.
Laingsburg, Mich./Laingsburg
Jana Selig
Fr.
Dresden, Germany/Portland
Sam Solomon
Jr.
Lindsey Stehley
Jr.
Lowell, Mich./Lowell
Amy Stover
Sr.
Three Rivers, Mich./Three Rivers
Hannah Terback
Fr.
Troy, Mich./Everest Collegiate
Chelsea Webb
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Date
Event
Location
Time
Result
Feb. 9, 2013
NAIA Regional Invitational: NCA/ NDA National Qualifier
Calumet College of St. Joseph/ Whiting, Ind.
9 a.m.
2nd Place, Silver Bid
Feb. 16, 2013
AQ Cheer & Dance Kids Clinic Fundraiser
Aquinas College Donnelly Center/Grand Rapids, Mich.
10 a.m.
March 3, 2013
Midwest Panther Collegiate Cheer Championship
Davenport University/ Grand Rapids, Mich.
1 p.m.
3rd Place
March 10, 2013
Alma College Collegiate Cheer Invitational
Alma College/Alma, Mich.
2 p.m.
2nd Place
March 24th, 2013
Lakers Cheer Classic
Grand Valley State/ Allendale, Mich.
1 p.m.
March 30th, 2013
Friends & Family Performance
Aquinas College Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center/ Grand Rapids, Mich.
2 p.m.
Daytona Beach, Fla.
8 a.m.
April 10-14, 2013
NCA/ NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance National Championship
April 20, 2013
Aquinas College COED Tryout Prep Clinic
Aquinas College Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center/ Grand Rapids, Mich.
3 p.m.
April 27, 2013
Aquinas College COED Cheer Team 2013-14 Tryouts
Aquinas College Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center/ Grand Rapids, Mich.
3 p.m.
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Elizabeth Decot
Chelsea Webb
Jana Selig
Amy Stover
Sam Solomon
Makayla Putnam
John Moeggenberg
Raymond Kalinowski
Brittany Hoisington
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Katy Caballeros
Kenzie Klingenberg
Shelby Leighton
Brandon Harris
Benjamin Frost
Amber Dunham
Hannah Terback
Lindsay Barrett
Iris Bannon
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Gerardo Aguilera
Jacquelynn Bourdon
Lindsey Stehley
Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Kailey Dani
Jr.
Comstock Park, Mich./Sparta
Tosha Hoadley
Sr.
Kalamazoo, Mich./Mattawan
Claire Childers
Jenelle Miller Chelsey Riehl Chelsea Sedlecky
Grand Rapids, Mich./West Catholic
Taryn Streasick
So.
North Branch, Mich./North Branch
Emily Wolfrum
So.
Wind Lake, Wis./Muskego
Alexis Worthington
Jr.
Battle Creek, Mich./Lakeview
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Claire Childers
Kailey Dani
Jenelle Miller
Chelsey Riehl
Taryn Streasick
Emily Wolfrum
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Tosha Hoadley
Chelsea Sedlecky
Alexis Worthington
Coach White begins her third year coaching at Aquinas and her 14th year of cheerleading overall. She cheered on the Sideline-Competitive Varsity team at Suttons Bay High School for seven seasons, in four years, competing through the MCCA. She then went on to cheer on the Grand Valley all-girl team for four years and also cheered on Lake Effect All Star cheer team based out of Allendale, Michigan for one year. At the 2009 NCA National Collegiate Championships, she and her stunt group took 3rd Place in the Collegiate Group Stunt Competition and she become a National Champion as a member of the Lake Effect All-Star team in 2010. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in clinical exercise science. Coach White has many new goals and objectives for the program, including continuing the tradition of cheering sideline and increasing school spirit, while the main focus for the season will be competition.
HEAD CHEERLEADING COACH EMILY WHITE Coach Webster enters her fourth season as Head Coach for Aquinas College. She coached from 2007 to 2010 before moving away. In 2010, she coached the dance team to Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL where they placed in the Top Ten. This is her first season back since 2010 and she has many new goals for the team, including dancing on sidelines and half-time while focusing on competition. Coach Webster graduated from Aquinas College with a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Business.
HEAD DANCE COACH LARA WEBSTER
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