2007-08 Arkansas State Tennis Guide

2007 Arkansas State TABLE TableOF Of CONTENTS Contents

Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Head Coach Coach Marcia Marcia Williams Williams .....................................2 Volunteer Engelbrecht .........3 . . . .3 Volunteer Assistant Assistant Coach Coach Marina Marina Engelbrecht 2007 Roster ................................................................4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2007 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Reneé Reneé Branker Branker............................................................5 Paula Chelminska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Paula Chelminska.......................................................6 Ashlesha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Ashlesha Lokhande Lokhande ....................................................7 Zeljka Minic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Zeljka Minic.................................................................8 Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Maria Oprea Oprea................................................................9 My Hang Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 My Hang Nguyen ......................................................10 Roné . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Roné Van Van Wyk Wyk ..........................................................11 ASU Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ASU Letterwinners....................................................12 The Courts ................................................................13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 The Courts 2006 Spring Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 2006 Spring Results .................................................14 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 WelcomeAt ToArkansas ArkansasState State.....................................15 About The University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 About The University ................................................16 The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 ASUAdministration Administration...................................................20 The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ASUPresident—Dr. President—Dr.Les LesWyatt Wyatt.................................21 The Chancellor–Dr. Robert Potts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 ASU Chancellor—Dr. Robert Potts...........................22 Director Of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Student Life At ASU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Welcome to Arkansas State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Athletic Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-3880 Indian Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-2401 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-2813 Athletic Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-3930 Student Services/SWA . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-3356 Academic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-3702 Training Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .870-972-3342 Facilities and Event Management . . .870-972-2578

QUICK FACTS

Location ............................................Jonesboro, Arkansas (60,000) Nickname ......................................................................Lady Indians Enrollment ..............................................................................10,775 Colors ......................................................................Scarlet & Black Founded ....................................................................................1909 Conference ..........................................................................Sun Belt Affiliation ..................................................................NCAA Division I President ....................................................................Dr. Les Wyatt Chancellor ..............................................................Dr. Robert Potts Director of Athletics......................................................Dr. Dean Lee Senior Associate Director of Athletics ..............................Doug Abel Associate AD for Student Services/SWA ..........Melanie Richardson Assistant AD for Facilities/Event Management ........Randy Knowles Assistant AD for Marketing & Promotions ......................Gleen Hart Assistant AD for Compliance..............................................Nikki Lee Faculty Athletics Representative................................Nonie Wiggins

TENNIS INFORMATION

Head Coach ......................Marcia Williams (Arkansas State, 1980) e-mail address ............................................mgwillia@astate.edu Career Record ......................286-196 (.593 winning pct., 26 years) Record at ASU ......................286-196 (.593 winning pct., 26 years) Volunteer Assistant ......Marina Engelbrecht (Arkansas State, 2006) Letterwinners Returning/Lost ......................................................5/3 Tennis Office Telephone ............................................870-972-2795 Playing Courts ..............................ASU Tennis Courts, RidgePointe Country Club, Three Oaks Racquet Club, Jonesboro Country Club, Allen Park

SPORTS INFORMATION

Sports Information Director ..............................................Jerry Scott jscott@astate.edu Asst. Sports Information Director/Tennis Contact ......Gina Bowman gbowman@astate.edu Bowman Telephone ......(home) 870-932-6947, (cell) 870-243-6020 Asst. Sports Information Director................................Van Provence vprovence@astate.edu Sports Information Phone ..........................................870-972-2541 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sports Information Fax ..............................................870-972-3367 ASU’s 2007 Tennis Guide has been compiled for use Mailing Address..........................................................P.O. Box 1000 by the media, fans, and prospective students. It is a State University, AR 72467 publication of the ASU Sports Information Office Overnight Mailing Address ..................................217 Olympic Drive (Jerry Scott, Director; Van Provence and Jonesboro, AR 72401 Gina Bowman, Assistants) Photography by: Bishop Photography, David Stout, Jonesboro Sun, Sun Belt Conference, Gina Bowman, Sonny Ashley, Rodney Freeman, Heather Hankins, Phareta Calkin, Ernie Rice, Clinton Roy Cover designs by: ASU Creative Services

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Marcia Williams — Head

Coach

t’s hard to believe that Marcia Williams is in her 27th year of coaching Arkansas State University’s women’s tennis program. It seems like just the other day she was a member of ASU’s team and one of the top players in the state.

But, those days are over and now Marcia spends her time teaching others how to play the game. And, they play the game well.

Williams has used her knowledge and expertise for the game of tennis and continually breathes new lift into the Lady Indians’ program each year. The 2007 squad should be no exception. Only, this year Williams has help in former Lady Indian standout Marina Engelbrecht. Engelbrecht, a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference performer throughout her career, will help the tennis program at Arkansas State as a volunteer assistant coach.

Also, as she enters her 27th year as ASU’s head coach, Marcia is looking forward to taking the Lady Indians to a new home as the university will begin construction on new tennis courts soon.

A native of Jonesboro, Williams enters the 2007 season with a career record of 286-196. Although she loses Engelbrecht, who finished 19-3 in No. 1 singles play a year ago, she still has a lot of experience returning.

A 1980 graduate of Arkansas State, Williams took over the women’s tennis program that same year and coached her team to a second-place finish in the Arkansas Women’s Intercollegiate Sports Association (AWISA) with an 8-5 record. The following season, her team won the AWISA championship with a 12-3 mark.

Her commitment to good work in the classroom also pays dividends as the Lady Indian team has been selected as an ITA All-Academic Team each year since 1999. There are only 50 teams nationally eligible to receive such an honor and ASU did so once again in 2006. In fact, in 2005,her entire squad received individual ITA academic honors.

In addition, the women’s team is almost always at 100 percent for the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

Marcia is married to Bob Williams, a former ASU men’s tennis coach and assistant track and field coach who was an outstanding decathlete.

Bob was inducted into ASU’s Hall of Honor in 1987 and Marcia joined him as a 1993 inductee. She also earned degrees in both elementary education and business administration while at ASU. They have two children—son Matt (19) and daughter, Kara (14).

THE WILLIAMS FAMILY (from left) Kara, Matt, Marcia, and Bob

Marcia Williams’ 26-Year Coaching Career 2006—12-9 (8th in Sun Belt Conference 2005—6-11 (10th in Sun Belt Conference) 2004—6-8 (9th in Sun Belt Conference) 2003—11-11 (8th in Sun Belt Conference) 2002—16-8 (4th in Sun Belt Conference) 2001—7-15 (8th in Sun Belt Conference) 2000—17-4 (3rd in Sun Belt Conference) 1999—13-8 (3rd in Sun Belt Conference) 1998—13-7 (3rd in Sun Belt Conference) 1997—12-5 (2nd in Sun Belt Conference) 1996—16-6 (2nd in Sun Belt Conference) 1995—16-1 (3rd in Sun Belt Conference) 1994—11-7 (4th in Sun Belt Conference)

1993—19-7 (4th in Sun Belt Conference) 1992—17-9 (5th in Sun Belt Conference) 1991—11-3 (2nd in American South Conference) 1990—9-5 (3rd in American South Conference) 1989—5-12 (5th in American South Conference) 1988—8-14 (Tie 3rd in American South Conference) 1987—10-8 (4th in Southland Conference) 1986—11-7 (5th in Southland Conference) 1985—11-6 (3rd in Southland Conference) 1984—6-10 (6th in Southland Conference) 1983—3-7 (4th in Southland Conference) 1982—12-3 (AWISA Champions) 1981— 8-5 (2nd in AWISA) Totals — 286-196 (.593 winning percentage) 2

Marina Engelbrecht

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— Volunteer

arina Engelbrecht is in her first season as a volunteer coach with the women's tennis program.

She is fresh off an extremely successful career as ASU's No. 1 singles player for the last three seasons after playing No. 2 her freshman year. At No. 1, Marina posted an overall mark of 37-9. A two-time All-Sun Belt Conference performer, she was also successful as one-half of ASU's No. 1 doubles pair throughout her career.

Marina graduated from ASU in 2006 with a degree in exercise science. While a student, she was a member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll every semester and was also a four-time member of the ITA All-Academic team and Scholar-Athlete list.

During the spring of 2006, Marina received the prestigious Terry Gwin Award, the highest award an ASU student-athlete may receive.

The daughter of Callie and Johanna Engelbrecht, Marina was born July 27, 1984, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, where she was a standout tennis player at Eunice High School.

(Pictured above) Volunteer Assistant Marina Engelbrecht (left) and Head Coach Marcia Williams.

(Pictured at right) Marina Engelbrecht as a player for the Lady Indians in 2005-06.

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2007 Arkansas State Tennis

Name Renee´ Branker Paula Chelminska Ashlesha Lokhande Zeljka Minic Maria Oprea My-Hang Nguyen Rone´ Van Wyk

2006-07 ASU Tennis Roster Ht. 5-7 5-6 5-4 5-6 5-5 5-6 5-6

Cl. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr.

Head Coach: Marcia Williams

Exp. 2L 1L 2L 1L 2L HS HS

Hometown (High School) St. Augustine, Trinidad (Bishop Anstey) Poznan, Poland (Jan Kanty Third) Pune, India (Symbiosis Secondary) Zagreb, Croatia (Sport) Constanta, Romania (LPS-CSS Constanta) Saint Julien en Genevois, France Ventersburg, South Africa (C&N Sekondere Meisieskool Oranje) Volunteer Assistant: Marina Engelbrecht 4

Lady Indian Players

Reneé Branker 2006: Finished spring season with 11-4 record at singles ... at No. 5, recorded an overall mark of 6-4 and undefeated at No. 6 with 5-0 ... Also played No. 2 doubles with partner Zeljka Minic, recording a 7-5 mark ... during fall of 2006, won the consolation singles title at the North Texas and Louisiana-Lafayette tournaments ... 2005: Finished first season with 5-9 record, mostly at No. 4 singles ... played doubles with teammate Ashlesha Lokhande at No. 2 with 5-9 mark ... High School: Played in under-18 junior championships in 2003 ... captured 2004 national women’s championship title of Trinidad and Tobago ... also played football, table tennis and chess in high school ... was national Flour Mills under-16 champ in 1002 ... received excellence in academic achievement recognition from 19982004 ... represented Trinidad and Tobago at Global Young Leaders’ Conference in 2004 ... Personal: Majoring in corporate finance ... daughter of Romilly and Jennylyn Branker ... born Oct. 22, 1986 in Trinidad and Tobago ... enjoys traveling and meeting new people ... member of Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... member of ITA AllAcademic Team for 2005.

Reneé’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2 2006 — — 0-1 2005 — 0-1 Career —

No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 — — 6-4 5-0 — — 5-7 0-1 0-1 5-7 6-4 5-0

DOUBLES No. 1 — 2006 — 2005 Career — 5

No. 2 7-5 5-9 12-14

No. 3 — — —

Totals 7-5 5-9 12-14

Totals 11-4 5-9 16-13

Lady Indian Players

Paula Chelminska Pronounced hell-MEN-skuh ... 2006: Played primarily at No. 2 but also played eight match at No. 4 singles ... had record of 2-8 at No. 2 and finished 4-4 at No. 4 ... played at No. 1 doubles with partner Marina Engelbrecht ... the two chalked up a record of 11-5 ... High School: Third in Poland in the Polish Championship for Under-18 ... Personal: Born Nov. 18, 1986 in Poznan ... enjoys traveling, photography, music and reading ... parents are Daniela and Andrzej Chelminscy.

Paula’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2 2006 — 2-8 2-8 Career —

No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 — 4-3 — — 4-3 — — —

Totals 6-11 6-11

DOUBLES No. 1 11-5 2006 Career 11-5

No. 2 — —

No. 3 — —

Totals 11-5 11-5

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Lady Indian Players

Ashlesha Lokhande 2006: Only played one match due to injury ... 2005: Finished spring with 5-7 record at number five singles spot ... teamed with Renee Branker for 5-9 record at number two doubles ... High School: Finished high school as gold medalist during 2001 Junior National Games ... vice captain of Maharashtra State Tennis Team ... captain of Pune Tennis Team in 2001 ... received international tennis player award ... Personal: Born April 11, 1984 in Solapur, India ... majoring in sports management ... enjoys reading, listening to music ... loves animals ... attended Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce ... member of Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ... named to ITA All-Academic Team ... daughter of Sunil and Nirupama Lokhande.

Senior Ashlesha Lokhande and Head Coach Marcia Williams

Ashlesha’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 2006 Did Not Play — Injured 2005 — — — — 5-7 — — 5-7 0-1 — — Career —

DOUBLES No. 1 2006 2005 — Career — 7

No. 2 No. 3 Totals Did Not Play — Injured 5-9 — 5-9 5-9 — 5-9

Totals 5-7 5-8

Lady Indian Players

Zeljka Minic 5-8 • Sophomore • 1L Zagreb, Croatia (Sport)

Pronounced: jell-kuh minick ... 2006: Played three singles spots include 0-3 record at No. 2, 4-3 at No. 3, and 3-4 at No. 4 for total of 8-8 overall mark ... played with Renee Branker at doubles, posting 7-5 record ... High School: Ranked 20th in singles play in Croatia on the National Senior list and women’s singles open ... also participated in kickboxing ...

Personal: Born Jan. 8, 1987 in Zagreb ... undecided major ... enjoys hiking and volleyball ... daughter of Dusanka Minic and Zeljko Katusic ... also recruited by Hawaii, Fresno State, New Mexico State.

Zeljka’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2 2006 — 1-3 Career — 1-3

No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 4-2 3-5 — — 4-2 3-5 — —

Totals 8-10 8-10

DOUBLES No. 1 2006 — Career —

No. 2 — —

No. 3 5-7 5-7

Totals 5-7 5-7

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Lady Indian Players

Maria Oprea 5-5 • Junior • 2L Constanta, (LPS-CSS Constanta)

Pronounced: Oprah ... 2006: Posted 9-9 record in singles while playing at No. 2 (3-2), No. 3 (5-7), and No. 4 (1-0) singles ... also teamed with Karen Saravia in doubles play for 10-5 record at No. 3 ... 2005: Finished spring with 7-9 mark ... played at two and three singles spots ... teamed with Karen Saravia for 5-6 record and with Melissa Silva for 1-2 record at number three doubles ...

High School: Played for Constanta High School in Romania ... finished second in the Samtronic Cup play in 2004 ... had third place finish in cup of Litoral in 2004 ... Personal: Enjoys sports, music, films, traveling ... born March 8, 1986, in Constanta ... majoring in international business ... worked with Romanian Coach Rusu Leonte ... daughter of Elena-Silvia and Florin Oprea.

Maria’s Record SINGLES No. 1 2006 — 2005 — Career —

No. 2 3-2 4-7 7-9

No. 3 5-7 0-2 5-9

No. 4 1-0 3-0 4-0

No. 5 — — —

DOUBLES No. 1 2006 — 2005 — Career —

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No. 2 — — —

No. 3 10-5 6-9 16-14

Totals 10-5 6-9 16-14

No. 6 Totals — 9-9 — 7-9 — 16-18

Lady Indian Players

My Hang Nguyen Pronounced: Mee-Yong EN-Ghee-yen ... High School: Attended Lycee Madame de Stael High School in France ... was tennis captain of her club ... graduated in top three of her class ... Personal: Born May 19, 1988, in Hong Kong ... moved to Saint Julien en Genevois in France as child ... majoring in civil engineering ... enjoys sports, listening to music and movies ... also recruited by Northwestern (La.) State ... parents are Duc Ngoc and Thi Bich Thuy Nguyen.

My Hang’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2

No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 FIRST YEAR

Totals

DOUBLES No. 1

No. 2 No. 3 FIRST YEAR

Totals

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Lady Indian Players

Roné Van Wyk 5-6 • Freshman • High School Ventersburg, South Africa C&N Sekondere Meisieskool Oranje

Pronounced: Roo-nay Van-Vike ... High School: Ranked eighth in South Africa in Girls’ 18s at C&N Sekondere Meisieskool Oranje ... played tennis for five years and was the Southern Free State No. 1 player during that span ... was also the Free State No. 1 player in 2001 ... a member of the Nike Junior Tour Sun City in 2001, Van Wyk was ranked eighth in the 5A rankings in 2001, 10th in 2002, sixth in 2003, and 10th in 2004 ... her most recent ranking in 5A is eighth and is a silver medal winner for the 2005 5A games ... won a gold medal for 5A under 14 and under 18 ... served as her team’s captain in 2005 ... also played hockey and netball in high school ...

Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1987 in Kroonstad, South Africa ... Majoring in exercise science ... won silver medal for academics in high school ... also recruited

by North Texas ... daughter of Herman and Sandra Van Wyk.

Roné’s Record SINGLES No. 1 No. 2

No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 FIRST SEASON

DOUBLES No. 1

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No. 2 No. 3 FIRST SEASON

Totals

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Lady Indian Letterwinners A

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Alred, Natalie ‘84 Anderson, Beth ‘89 ‘90 Axelsson, Eva-Lena ‘99 Axelsson, Pernilla ‘99 ‘00 ‘01 Bishop, Sharon ‘88 Botha, Cornelia ‘95 ‘96 Brohman, Mary Anne ‘84 Bullington, J.J. ‘78 ‘79 ‘80 ‘81 Branker, Renée ‘05 ‘06 Byrne, Siobhan ‘00 ‘01

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Caldwell, Angela ‘86 ‘87 ‘89 Chelminska, Paula ‘06 Cibils, Magui ‘99 ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 Clark, Jo ‘86 ‘87 ‘88 Crooks, Bettina ‘97 ‘98 Cross, Kerrin ‘92 ‘93 Crumpton, Karen ‘80 ‘81 ‘82 ‘83

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de Villiers, Wanda ‘93 ‘94 ‘95 ‘96

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Engelbrecht, Marina ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 Enriquez, Giuliana ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 Eyeington, Tina ‘83

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Fourie, Katrien ‘92 ‘93

Kemsley, Kylie ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 Kostner, Manuela ‘97 Koster, Mary ‘87 ‘88 Kottke, heather ‘91 ‘92 ‘93 ‘94 Lewis, Jill ‘82 ‘83 ‘84 Lockhande, Ashlesha ‘05 ‘06 Loots, Wilmarie ‘95 ‘96

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Meichsner, Kendra ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 ‘98 Minic, Zeljka ‘06

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McCoy, Megan ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 McFadden, Maureen ‘82 ‘83 ‘84 McLin, Monica ‘92

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Rana, Saumya ‘00 ‘01 Reilly, Leanne ‘84 ‘85 ‘86 ‘87 Richardson, Cindy ‘80 ‘81 Roberts, Vanessa ‘85 ‘86 ‘87 ‘88 Robertson, Eileen ‘990 ‘91 Robison, Claire ‘82 ‘83 Robison, Kit ‘82 ‘83

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Saravia, Karen ‘05 Scarbrough, Scottie Schladweiler, Melissa ‘89 Searle, Julia ‘02 Silva, Melissa ‘05 Smith, Allison ‘90 Snapp, Marianne ‘81 Stephens, Kim ‘84 ‘85 ‘86 ‘87 Stone, Jennie ‘85 ‘86 ‘87 Szafranski, Caroline ‘97 ‘98 ‘99 ‘00 Szepeshazi, Agi ‘99

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Nelson, Jennifer ‘02

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Oprea, Maria ‘05 ‘06 Osborn, Sandra ‘81 ‘82

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Penon, Monica ‘05 Pogacnik, Marusa ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 Posada, Bianca ‘99 Pridgen, Vanessa ‘81

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Geme, Gija ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 Geme, Liga ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 Gibson, Marcia ‘77 ‘768 ‘79 ‘80 Giesen, Vicki ‘88 ‘89 ‘90 ‘91 Grimes, Heidi ‘83 Guthrie, Belinda ‘98 ‘99 ‘00 ‘01

Tate, Melanie ‘94 ‘95 ‘96 ‘97 Tiernan, Nicole ‘88 Townsley, Rene ‘82 Turner, Kelley ‘93 ‘94 ‘95

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Van Den Berg, Leanne ‘93 ‘94 Vorwald, Catherine ‘84 ‘85 ‘86 ‘87

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Wilkinson, Dyphany ‘89 Wiskotoni, Becky ‘80 ‘81 ‘82

Winners!

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Halko, Paula ‘81 Harrison, Cynthia ‘89 Hilburne, Janet ‘89 ‘90 ‘91 ‘92 Huchingson, Kimberly ‘91 ‘92 ‘93 ‘94 Hurzeler, Cyndi ‘90

(from left) My Hang Nguyen, Maria Oprea, and Roné Van Wyk display awards they won during the fall 2006 season.

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Iddles, Jo ‘990 ‘91 ‘92

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Jackard, Jane ‘82 ‘83

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The Courts Arkansas State plays its home matches on six University oncampus courts (top) when weather permits. The city of Jonesboro also has the new Allen Park Courts where the Lady Indians also play. In inclement weather, the Jonesboro Country Club, Three Oaks Racquet Club, and RidgePointe Country Club graciously offer their indoor facilities for play.

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2006 Spring Results RECORD: 12-9 (Finished 7th in Sun Belt Conference) Singles Renee Branker Paula Chelminska Marina Engelbrecht Ashlesha Lokhande Zeljka Minic Maria Oprea Karen Saravia Melissa Silva

No. 1 16-3 -

Doubles Engelbrecht/Chelminska Minic/Branker Oprea/Saravia Branker/Silva

Date 1-29 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-17 2-20 2-24 2-25 2-26 3-6 3-10 3-11 3-15 3-17 4-2 4-4 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-14 4-21 4-22

No. 2 2-8 0-3 3-2 -

No. 1 11-5 -

Opponent Louisville Northwestern (La.) State Texas A&M-Corpus Christi McNeese State Samford Alabama-Birmingham Texas-El Paso New Mexico State Wyoming Ball State Southeast Missouri State Northern Iowa Memphis Southern Methodist *Middle Tennessee State *Arkansas-Little Rock *North Texas Louisiana Tech Houston *Louisiana-Lafayette #Western Kentucky #Denver (ranked No. 58)

No. 3 4-3 5-6 -

No. 4 4-4 3-4 1-0 0-2 -

No. 2 7-5 0-3

No. 3 10-5 -

No. 5 6-4 0-1 2-4 -

Site JONESBORO JONESBORO Lake Charles, La. Lake Charles, La. Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala. El Paso, Texas Las Cruces, N.M. El Paso, Texas JONESBORO Cape Girardeau, Mo. Did not finish due to rain JONESBORO Dallas, Texas JONESBORO Little Rock, Ark. Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Houston, Texas JONESBORO Mobile, Ala. Mobile, Ala.

*Sun Belt Conference # Sun Belt Conference Championship

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No. 6 5-0 0-1 4-5 4-0

Record 11-5 7-5 10-5 0-3

W/L L, 0-4 W, 5-0 W, 5-1 W, 5-2 W, 5-2 L, 3-4 L, 3-4 L, 2-5 W, 4-3 W, 4-3 W, 6-1

W, 7-0 L, 0-6 W, 5-2 L, 3-4 W, 6-1 W, 7-0 L, 2-5 L, 1-6 W, 4-0 L, 0-4

Record 11-4 6-12 16-3 0-1 8-8 8-10 6-11 4-0

Overall 0-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 5-4 6-4 7-4

8-4 8-5 9-5 9-6 10-6 11-6 11-7 11-8 12-8 12-9

Welcome To Arkansas

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hose who have not visited the campus of Arkansas State University in the last five or 10 years would be shocked at the school’s appearance today. So much on campus is tied to athletics.

There is so much construction and new projects on campus. The school looks . . . and is . . . a modern educational institution that has kept up with technology and student needs as much, if not more, than most schools in the nation. A new student center addition anchors the campus.

Campus housing is under construction including a “Collegiate Park” apartment complex, coastal-type soft-colored housing throughout campus, and a new dorm. The new Alumni Center is nearly completed as well as construction of a new overpass connecting the campus closer to local businesses is about to become a reality. It’s a new look campus and growing and improving each day.

Arkansas State University is an extremely valuable part of Northeast Arkansas and surrounding areas. On the following pages are portraits of the campus, people and areas which strengthen the university and those who are involved with its growth.

Welcome to Arkansas State!

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About Arkansas State

Since its opening in January 2001, Fowler Center has quickly become the region’s home for performance and visual arts presentations of the highest caliber, as well as for special civic and community events. Its location is just south of the Convocation Center.

rkansas State University was established April 1, 1909, as a “public school of agriculture” by Act 100 of the Arkansas General Assembly. It was located at Jonesboro because citizens of the city bid $40,000 to the state and pledged 200 acres of land as a site.

After 95 years of growth, ASU-Jonesboro now has an annual budget of some $122.6 million, owns more than 3,000 acres of land in five different counties, has a physical plant valued at almost $200 million, and has an alumni roll exceeding 53,000.

ASU’s rapid development over the years has been typical of other major universities in an emerging modern South. From an agricultural high school in 1909, to a junior college in 1918, to a four-year degreegranting institution in 1930, to a university in 1967, ASU has become regionally respected and nationally recognized for its qualities of teaching, research and service.

The ASU system includes campuses at Beebe

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(White County), Mountain Home (Baxter County), and Newport (Jackson County) where associate degree programs are offered, and at Marked Tree, Searcy and Heber Springs. A new campus is being built for ASU-Heber Springs. An instructional site is located at Paragould.

The Jonesboro campus, which occupies 942 acres amid the gentle slopes of Crowley’s Ridge in east Jonesboro, is located between the vast and fertile Mississippi River Valley and the cultural and scenic richness of the Ozark Mountains.

More than 10,000 students annually work toward degrees in 141 areas of specialization at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Fifteen undergraduate degrees are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and the University College. The Honors College was instituted July 1, 2004, evolving from the Honors Program.

The Arkansas Biosciences Institute was completed in 2004. The $20 million facility was dedicated to multi-disciplinary research to fulfill purposes outlined in the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement.

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About Arkansas State Fifteen master’s and two specialist degrees are offered, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, environmental sciences, and heritage studies. Pre-professional programs are offered in nine areas.

The bachelor’s degree programs with the most graduates are early childhood education, business administration, management information systems, accounting, nursing, agricultural business, and finance.

The top graduate programs, based on number of degrees awarded, are business administration, education administration-elementary principalship, reading education, educational administration-secondary principalship, communication disorders, nursing and physical therapy.

New academic programs are introduced as needed to respond to the rapid changes in our society. For instance, the athletic training program is the only such accredited program in the state. Academic strength has been enhanced with the Distance Learning Program which extends ASU’s educational influence across the nation.

Also, ASU offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and upper level courses at ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, and ASU degree centers in three Arkansas cities— Blytheville, Forrest City, and West Memphis— where partnership agreements have been established in cooperation with the community colleges in those cities.

CAMPUS LANDMARKS (Above) The eight-story bell tower of the

Dean B. Ellis Library, dedicated in 1995, is the focal point of the Arkansas State University campus.

(Right) ASU’s Pavilion is the site of many student activities. Construction on a new Alumni Center is underway across the pond from the Pavilion. The two sites will form with Indian Stadium and the Convocation Center to create an exciting atmosphere on game days and nights.

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About Arkansas State ASU offers challenging, fullyaccredited programs and a prestigious 600-member faculty with a vast number holding doctorates from other major institutions.

Some faculty are nationally known for teaching, research and service in the sciences, humanities and professional fields.

Arkansas State University’s commitment to excellence in higher education is demonstrated by its accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, as well as 18 specialized accrediting organizations.

ASU’s reputation toward excellence has been established in part by student performance in national competition, such as the nationally ranked debate team, and by the success of its graduates. The underlying principle of learning at Arkansas State University is its tradition of changing to meet the needs of its students and the society in which they live and work.

Arkansas State University continues to grow and prosper because the university plans ahead for the needs of students. A recent example is the Horizon Institute of Technology, created in the College of Business with a major gift from alumna Dr. Kathy Brittain White. The institute will provide opportunities for students, faculty, community and business leaders to expand their capabilities for providing solutions and increasing productivity with technology.

Following the success of Collegiate Park, a 336-bed luxury apartment complex on the north side of campus,

Arkansas State’s new student union is flanked by a new fountain. The fountain serves as a beautiful landmark to enter the building.

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About Arkansas State ASU also erected Indian Village Apartments, which accommodates up to 100 families.

The new $29 million Student Union is taking a prominent place in the center of campus, with portions opening in the spring of 2004. The second phase of the project is complete renovation of the existing Reng Center. Students and visitors enjoy a new dining hall, meeting facilities, student leadership offices, bookstore, computer labs, a food court and many other features. A new track and field complex has been completed on the south side of the campus. The $2.7 million facility features a 400-meter track facility, including venues for NCAA track and field events.

The academic enterprise at ASU was enhanced with the addition of the $20 million Biosciences/Biotechnology Building. This facility was dedicated to multi-disciplinary research to fulfill purposes outlined in the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement.

Several other projects which involve new construction or improved facilities are in various stages of planning and development, including a liberal arts classroom building in the heart of the campus and the Cooper Alumni Center, west of Indian Stadium.

The $29 million Student Union (left) and complete renovation of the existing Reng Center (left) houses a new dining hall, meeting facilities, bookstore, computer labs, a food court and other features. Indian Village Apartments (above) accommodates up to 100 families. Collegiate Park (at top) serves 336 students.

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ASU Administration Board of Trustees MIKE GIBSON Osceola (Chair)

Vice Presidents and Vice Chancellors

Dr. Rick Stripling Vice Chancellor Student Affairs

Dr. Susan Davis Allen Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs

MICHAEL MEDLOCK

Jonesboro

(Vice Chair)

Lt. Col. (Retired) DALLAS WOOD Paragould

(Secretary)

FLORINE TOUSANT MILLIGAN

Forrest City

JIM PICKENS

Little Rock

Mr. Steve Owens Vice President University Advancement

Mr. Jennus Burton Vice President Finance & Administration

ASU Mission Statement Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth and enriches lives.

Intercollegiate Athletic Committee

ASU President Dr. Les Wyatt announced the formation of the new Intercollegiate Athletics Committee in the spring of 1997.

The Intercollegiate Athletics Committee reviews and makes recommendations on issues involving the welfare of student-athletes, the role of athletics in campus life, and the athletics program’s compliance with the University, conference, and NCAA regulations; serves as a search advisory committee for key athletics program personnel; reviews the role of existing and potential sports programs; and reviews the athletics budget. The committee reports to the Chancellor.

Membership consists of four students appointed annually by the Student Government Association (one should be a student-athlete); Nonie Wiggins four faculty appointed by the Faculty Senate (staggered two-year terms); one Faculty athletic Representative appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); one executive staff member appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); the Dean of University College; two staff members appointed by the staff Senate (staggered two-year terms); Student Government Association and Student Activities Board Presidents; and representatives from the following external organizations: Alumni Association, Indian club, Letterman’s Club, and the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce ASU Committee. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Senior Women’s Athletic Administrator serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members.

The Chancellor appoints a chair at the beginning of each academic year.

Members of the committee are: Kayla Bruce, Glen Jones (Executive Staff Member), Wendy Holman, Herman Strickland (Dean-University College), Jennifer Moser, Donna Kirksey, Brittney Shaw, Chris Enger, Tiffany Frazier (SGA President), Amanda Payne (SAB President), Whit Barton (Alumni), Joe Turney (Indian Club), Nonie Wiggins (Faculty Athletic Representative), Louis Nisenbaum (Letterman’s Club), Derek McPike (Chamber of Commerce ASU Committee), Dean Lee (Director of Intercollegiate Athletics), Melanie Richardson (Senior Women’s Athletic Administrator).

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Dr. Les Wyatt—President of ASU

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r. J. Leslie Wyatt III has served Arkansas State University for more than a decade. Wyatt was named the 10th president of the university on July 1, 1995.

As head of the ASU System, Wyatt oversees four autonomous campuses, seven degree centers, 12 distance learning sites and technical centers. A native of Texas, Dr. Wyatt holds a bachelor of arts degree from Abilene Christian. He also earned a master of fine arts degree in museum education and his doctor of philosophy in education degree at the University of Texas.

Prior to becoming president of Arkansas State University, he served seven years as vice chancellor for executive affairs at the University of Mississippi. His earlier positions in higher education administration include vice chancellor for university advancement and dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and as associate dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas.

In addition to guiding the Arkansas State University system as it continues to develop and enhance quality educational programs, Dr. Wyatt has led the drive to establish partnerships with Arkansas community colleges and technical colleges to make higher education courses and degree programs more accessible. His other major initiatives include adoption of an institutional self-governance system and a strategic planning process to guide the university into the 21st century, and a building program to meet students’ needs.

In addition to his academic leadership, Wyatt has been very involved in civic and public service activities. He serves as a director of the Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, the Jonesboro Industrial Development Corp., the United Way of Jonesboro, and of the St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.

As the past president of the Sun Belt Conference (ASU’s athletic conference affiliation in all sports), Dr. Wyatt also plays a major role in the advancement of the present and future status of athletics at Arkansas State.

A strong voice within the league structure, Dr. Wyatt works tirelessly with SBC personnel and member schools to help ensure that the interests of the University and the league as a whole are addressed and met. He is also a driving force in the expansion efforts of the conference and was instrumental in the effort to secure affiliation for ASU’s football program. Dr. Wyatt and his wife, the former Jeanne Cogburn of Forrest City, Ark., have three grown children: Cathey and Will (twins), and Betsy, and a grandson.

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Dr. Robert Potts

— ASU

r. Robert L. Potts, a veteran administrator in higher education, was selected Oct. 6, 2006, to serve as the first chancellor of the Jonesboro campus of Arkansas State University.

Potts has had a distinguished career in higher education, serving the past two years as chancellor of the North Dakota University System. He resigned the chancellorship in August, but has continued to serve as a consultant to the system. Previously, he served as president of the University of North Alabama in Florence, Ala., for more than 14 years.

Potts said he wants to spend lots of time getting to know the faculty and the students, and learning all he can about ASU's progress. While he is not ready to announce specific new initiatives, one focal point for opportunity has already caught his attention . . . Arkansas State University's centennial observance in 2009-10.

Building on his experience at other institutions, he wants to build close working relationships with students at ASU, also.

After studying at Newbold College in England then completing his bachelor's degree at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee, Potts earned a juris doctor degree from the University of Alabama. He later earned a master of laws degree from Harvard University.

After clerking for the federal district court chief judge in northern Alabama, he entered private practice for 11 years, often working on education issues for institutional clients. He served as legal counsel for the University of North Alabama and the Franklin County Board of Education, and his civic involvement included service on the boards of trustees of Alabama State University in Montgomery and Oakwood College in Huntsville.

His first full-time involvement in higher education came in 1984, when the University of Alabama System named him general counsel. In 1990, Potts was selected after a national search to be president of the University of North Alabama.

At North Alabama, his accomplishments included streamlining the administrative structure, implementing a shared governance decision making structure, raising admission standards, and establishing a development and advancement office. He and his administration also led the university's first capital campaign, established a Child Development Center, expanded the international students program, completed a campus master plan, and implemented several construction projects, including academic buildings, student recreation center, four residence halls, and others.

While with the North Dakota University System, Potts was chief executive officer for a system that included 42,000 students on six four-year campuses and five two-year campuses. Among the highlights of his work there, he provided leadership in creating a statewide collaboration plan for increasing the number of international students, implementing a new higher education administrative software system, continuing the highly acclaimed Higher Education Roundtable process that successfully aligned the higher education system with the needs of the state, and implementing the first stage of a $50 million Economic Centers of Excellence program for system campuses.

His list of professional activities is long, including membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges, the board of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, and several accreditation teams. He also chaired the Secretary of the Army's ROTC Program Sub-Committee, which focused on improving the Army ROTC and Junior ROTC programs throughout the United States. In addition to his administrative experience, he has taught at Boston University, University of Alabama, and University of North Alabama.

Potts met his wife Irene, a native of Sweden, while they were participating in an international education program in England. Now married for 41 years, they are the parents of two adult children.

Julie Anna Potts and her husband, Parks Shackelford, live in the Washington, D. C. area where Julie Anna is general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation and Parks. They have twin daughters and a baby boy, the Potts' first grandson, born in November.

Les Potts and his wife Holly also have two daughters. They live in Starkville, Miss., where he is employed as a pilot for Mississippi State University.

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Dr. Dean Lee —

Director of

hen Arkansas State University's athletics program reaches its 100th birthday in four years, Dean Lee's name will figure prominently in the celebration.

But, right now, ASU Athletics is entering its 97th year, and Lee continue s restoring the old and building new tradition for Arkansas State.

Lee is coming off one of the most significant athletics years in school history. Not only did ASU enjoy some of the most exciting moments ever on the fields, courts, and tracks, but also in the arenas of academics, donor and alumni involvement, community service and achievement.

It seems that under Lee's leadership, every year in ASU's athletics program will be significant. Take 2005-06 … so many things for Indian fans to be proud of … a bowl game, All-America student-athletes, academic awards, installation of artificial turf in football, increased attendance. You name it, and Dean Lee gets it done.

In his fifth year as Director of Athletics, Lee is even hungrier for ASU to have continued success in all areas. He has already made great strides enabling Arkansas State's Department of Athletics to become one of the most respected programs around.

Dr. Dean Lee became ASU's 10th Director of Athletics July 9, 2002. It wasn't long before the department began to experience important and progressive changes which were capped by an unprecedented “State of AState” address in the spring of 2004.

When he concluded the address to a packed house, there was no mistaking that he is committed to building a successful program at ASU. In a very short time, he has orchestrated sell-out and capacity crowds, overseen the expansion and growth of ASU's athletic facilities, and provided sound leadership to both the athletic staff and population of student-athletes.

Lee came to ASU from Oklahoma State University, where he was the executive director of the OSU Athletic Associates and assistant vice president of the OSU Foundation.

His administrative experience at two NCAA Division I-A universities, OSU and the University of Arkansas, and his achievements in mobilizing financial support make him well-suited for Arkansas State University and Northeast Arkansas.

In addition, Dr. Lee's experience as athletic director at Arkansas Tech University and his familiarity with ASU and the state of Arkansas help him feel right at home.

He earned his bachelor's degree in 1979 and master's in education at Henderson State University, then completed his doctor of education degree at the University of Arkansas in 1989.

Although born in Tulsa, Okla., Lee competed in high school sports in Arkansas, selected to play in both All-Star football games in 1975.

He also played basketball, baseball and tennis at Henderson State, where he later served as an assistant coach. He was head basketball coach at Malvern High School early in his career.

Dean and wife Reba are the parents of two daughters, Diamond Olivia (10) and Anna Pearl (8).

His mother, Dorothy, lives in Berryville, Ark.

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THE DEAN LEE FAMILY (front from left) Anna Pearl and Dean (Back) Diamond and Reba 23

Student Life At ASU Life at Arkansas State University is exciting, youthful and vibrant.

There is something always happening—with the students' best interests at heart.

Not only do all kinds of student events center around football and other sports, but nearly every academic discipline on campus offers societies or organizations to help spark interest.

More than 160 different organizations, including social and religious organizations, are available to promote personal growth of the individual.

On-campus concerts are regular events, as are cultural exhibits, plays, specialty shows and seminars. Competition is available through a challenging intramural program, and club sports are available.

Academically, there are plenty of quiet nooks all around campus for studying. At the same time, opportunities abound for recreation and relaxation.

Campus life has it all at Arkansas State University.

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Student Life At ASU Arkansas State University is growing and improving life for its students. A new student union has opened in the middle of campus. It houses the most modern equipment including a new theater (left), eating areas, exercise equipment, study and rest areas.

Plenty of comfortable student housing is available, including the new 840-bed Residence Hall Community which opened in the fall of 2006; Collegiate Park, just north of the Student Union; and Arkansas, Kays and University Halls.

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Where Champions Are

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rkansas State University has a longstanding saying: “Big enough to play your game, small enough to know your name.” The names of student-athletes are known all over the country for their contributions to their sport.

Champions are made at ASU. Opportunities are provided for all 16 of ASU’s NCAA Division I sports. Just look at the names and numbers—12 Olympians, over 100 National Football League contracts, All-Americans, AllConference, All-Academic. You name it . . . you can be it at Arkansas State. The people on these two pages prove it.

They have excelled individually as well as with their teams. They not only represent themselves as champions but their school, community, friends, and family as well.

Pole vaulter Sara Young (top left) finished in the top 10 of the 2006 NCAA Mideast Regional. Jeremy Willis (top) is an All-Mideast Regional selection.

Reggie Arnold (below Willis) is the 2006 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year and was named to two freshman All-America teams.

ASU’s three Olympic medal winners and former track and field coach Guy Kochel. (From left) Bronze Medal winner Dr. Tom Hill, Kochel, Gold Medal winner Al Joyner, and Bronze Medal winner Earl Bell.

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Baseball player Josh Yates (left) is a 2007 preseason All-Sun Belt Conference pick. Men’s golfer Andrew Ross (above) is an Academic All-America scholar.

Candace Pasechnik (below) won the Buzick Award for women’s golf for the second straight year.

Where Champions Are

Convocation Center Record Crowd 10,892

WNIT Second Round - Jonesboro, Ark., 2005 Arkansas State 98, Arkansas 84

Tanner Jenkins (above second from left) is presented the Gary Withrow Award for ASU’s outstanding offensive lineman by former players Steve Hales and Tommy Walker (far left) as Jenkins’ position coach Darren Hiller watches. Jenkins was also on the 2006 Dave Rimington Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award watch lists.

Adrian Banks (above) tied the school record for three-pointers in a game with nine.

Marina Engelbrecht (above) was named All-Sun Belt Conference in 2006 for the second straight year.

ASU’s soccer team won the NSCAA/adidas Women’s Team Academic Award for the third straight year according to the organization’s website.

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Volleyball player Robin Aaron is an All-Sun Belt Conference pick.

Karen Syrocki ended her career as an AllAmerican bowler for ASU.

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Planning A New Home

onstruction on a new tennis facility is in the early planning stages. The proposed facility would include eight courts and would be located off Caraway Road just behind the Track and Field Complex.

In addition to serving as a new home for the Lady Indian tennis team, it would also be utilized by Arkansas State’s Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences (HPESS) Department for classes.

The facility is still in the planning phase and no construction date has been set.

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