DATE
EVENT
TIME/RESULT
Fri., Aug. 31
vs. Calvin @ Thornapple Pointe
W 341-368
Tues., Sept. 4
Sept. 9-10
WHAC Jamboree #1 hosted by Davenport @ Stonewater County Club
Madonna University Crusader Classic @ Treetops Resort
Thurs., Sept. 13
Fri., Sept. 21
Sat., Sept. 22
Thurs., Sept. 27
Wed., Oct. 3
Aquinas College Invitational @ Scott Lake Country Club
WHAC Jamboree #2 hosted by Madona @ Salem Hils Golf Club
WHAC Jamboree #2 hosted by Concordia @ Pheasant Run Golf Course
WHAC Jamboree #3 hosted by Aquinas @ Scott Lake Country Club
WHAC Jamboree #4 hosted by Indiana Tech @ Coyote Creek Golf Club
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2nd out of 8
2nd out of 4
1st out of 6
2nd out of 8
3rd out of 8
2nd out of 8
1st out of 8
AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:2
SAINTS WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH: Dan Pupel, 13th year ASSISTANT COACH: Taylour Giesen, 1st year
AFFILIATION: NAIA Division II CONFERENCE: Wolverine-Hoosier (WHAC)
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net MEDIA GUIDE: Linda Nash VARSITY SPORTS: 21 Sport Opportunities ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Gary Karasinski :
2012 Women’s Golf Schedule
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Table of Contents/AQ at a glance
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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
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Roster
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Head Coach Dan Pupel
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Assistant Coach Taylour Giesen
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Meet the Team
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Scott Lake Country Club
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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 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
Concordia University
Davenport 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 6
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/ 7
Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Anne Couturier
Sr.
Holt, Mich./Holt
Elizabeth Couturier
Sr.
Holt, Mich./Holt
Alicia Flood
Fr.
Flint, Mich./Flint Kearsley
Peyton Fredrickson
Fr.
/Lansing Catholic Central
Abigail Hagan
Sr.
Flint, Mich./Flint Powers
Cassandra LaMacchia
So.
Morgan Leep
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./South Christian
Valerie Muyskens
Fr.
Whitehall, Mich./Whitehall
Kristin Pike
Sr..
Kristina Raiz
Jr.
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Lansing, Mich./Lansing Catholic Central
Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores/ Cornerstone
with young people and challenging them to get the best out of themselves. I knew a long time ago that teaching was in my blood. I never second guessed myself and I really enjoy working with the young women at Aquinas College.” While at Forest Hills Central High School, Pupel coached boys' golf for 30 years. He also coached the girls' golf team for 15 years. During this time, his teams won 25 league championships (including eleven in a row with the boys' squad from 1979-1990), 14 regional championships and eight state runner-up finishes. Pupel was named Michigan Golf Coach of the Year three times and was inducted into the Michigan Coaches Hall of Fame in 1991. Coach Pupel is currently in his 12th year as the Aquinas women's golf coach. Dan and his wife, Sheila (Smith '58), a
Head Coach Dan Pupel, 13th year
professor who passed away in 1999, had five children and, at one time, four of them attended Aquinas simultaneously.
Head Coach Dan Pupel is no stranger to Aquinas College.
All are Aquinas graduates. In 1988, Pupel was awarded the
Pupel has an affiliation with the college that dates back
prestigious
nearly 50 years. He was a standout performer on the men’s
University of Chicago. He served two terms as a Kent
team from 1954-1957. During that time, the team had three
County Commissioner and six years on the Aquinas
undefeated seasons and Pupel was a strong leader on
Emeritus Board. Pupel possesses an intense love of golf,
those teams. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in
and is still both an avid player and a patient teacher of the
History and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Education
game.
from Michigan State University. Upon graduation, Pupel
For all of Coach Pupel’s contributions to Aquinas College,
turned professional and was an assistant pro at Kent
he was inducted into the prestigious Aquinas College Hall of
Country Club in Grand Rapids, MI. During this period he
Fame in 2007. Pupel guided the Saints to their first ever
coached the Aquinas College men’s team to three
WHAC conference championship in his first year guiding the
outstanding seasons from 1959-61.
program. He received WHAC Coach of the Year that
Pupel has always considered himself a teacher. Whether it
season. Pupel comments, “I have always loved Aquinas
was in the classroom teaching history and english for 30
College. It is an extremely important part of my life and my
years at Forest Hills Central High School, or on the golf
family’s life. I’ve been blessed to have such wonderful
course. Pupel comments, “I have always enjoyed working
young ladies on the golf team.”
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"Outstanding
Teacher
Award"
from
the
Taylour Giesen is a recent 2012 graduate of Aquinas College. She received her bachelors of science in Business Administration and Sports Management while attending the college. She has played golf for over 10 years, receiving awards ranging from All Conference to the NAIA Champion of Character. She has worked as an intern for the Adams Junior Tour and the Meijer Junior Tour. She brings a great deal of knowledge about the sport and an extremely positive attitude. Coming from a family who loves to golf, Taylour is naturally competitive and loves the challenge that golf offers.
Assistant Coach, Taylour Giesen 1st year
Anne Couturier
Elizabeth Couturier 10
Alicia Flood
Peyton Fredrickson
Morgan Leep
Abigail Hagan
Cassandra LaMacchia
Valerie Muyskens
Kristin Pike
Kristina Raiz 11
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