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since ITS START in 1921, the Army West Point men’s swimming and diving program has excelled in and out of the pool. the west point tradition includes 711 total victories, 58 AllAmerica and two academic all-america Certificates, Nine patriot league titles, 132 All-Patriot League Honors, six conference swimmers of the meet and five divers of the meet, and three Patriot League scholar-athlete of the year.
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army Swimming and Diving 2015............1 TOC / Quick Facts..................................... 2 2015-16 Schedule..................................... 3 U.S. Military Academy...........................4-7 Distinguished Graduates.......................8-9 Why West Point.................................10-13 Crandall Pool.......................................... 14 Army Sports Hall of Fame.......................15 Academic Excellence..............................16 Kelley Lemmon Challenge......................17 This is Army Swim and Dive....................18
Head Coach....................... Mickey Wender Alma Mater......................... Vermont 1989 Record at Army West Point........141-102-1 Women’s Record............................44-68-1 Men’s Record..................................... 79-27 Seasons................................................Nine Career Record.............................348-160-1 Seasons................................................... 23 Associate Head Coach................Eric Bugby Diving Coach............................... PJ Hughes Assistant Coach.................... Riley Boulden Assistant Coach................... Haley Mitchell Volunteer Assistant................. James Reilly Swim & Dive Office Phone....845-938-7671 Head Officer Rep........Col. Bret Van Poppel CEP Representative........... Dr. Nate Zinsser Athletic Trainer................Gretchen Dressel Strength Coach..................Ashleigh Beaver Athletic Intern................2LT Keeli McNeary 2014-15 Record................................... 10-3 PL Record / Finish.................................. 6-1 Newcomers............................................ 11 Returners................................................ 26 2015-16 Team Captains....Colin Kanzari ‘16 .............................. Pierre Archambeau ‘16 Home Pool............................. Crandall Pool Seating Capacity................................ 1,210
media services 2015-16 Roster.......................................19 Academy Administration........................20 Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan..........21
meet the black knights Head Coach Mickey Wender.............22-23 Assistant Coaches..............................24-25 Captains.............................................26-27 Firsties...............................................28-32 Cows..................................................33-34 Yearlings............................................35-36 Plebes................................................37-39
history and records All-Time Series Records..........................40 2014-15 Results / Postseason Results....41 About the Patriot League.......................42 2015 PL Championship Results...............43 Army All-Americans................................44 Patriot League History............................44 2014-15 Team Award Winners...............45 Army West Point All-Time Top 10.......46-47 Army West Point Records.......................48 NCAA Qualifying Standards....................49 Patriot League Preseason Poll................50
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usma quick facts Location............................. West Point, N.Y. Founded............................ March 16, 1802 ............................... by and act of Congress Enrollment......................................... 4,400 Superintendent..........LTG Robert L. Caslen Athletic Director.................... Boo Corrigan Nicknames............... Black Knights, Cadets, ................................................... The Corps Colors........................ Black, Gold and Gray Conference.......................... Patriot League
credits The 2015-16 Army West Point Swimming and Diving Media Guide is an official publication of the U.S. Military Academy Office of Athletic Communications under the direction of Executive Athletic Director Bob Beretta. The guide was designed, written and edited by Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Ally Keirn. Editing assistance was provided by Kelly Dumrauf and Mady Salvani. Photos courtesy of the USMA Department of Information Management Multimedia Branch, Mark Aikman, Jon Malinowski, and Mady Salvani.
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Assistant Director Athletic Communications Office: (845) 938-4090 Cell: (585) 261-1356 E-Mail: alexandra.keirn@usma.edu Swimming and Diving CONTACT
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The NCAA has established a sideline control policy to keep those areas free from congestion. Only photographers on assignment and working members of the television media are allowed pool-side access. Under NCAA rules, photographers must remain outside of race impact areas surrounding the pool.
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ALL player and coach interviews must be scheduled through Army West Point’s Office of Athletic Communications by contacting Ally Keirn. Please call at least 24 hours in advance for “in-person” and phone interviews. The Black Knights’ practice sessions are closed to members of the media, unless accompanied by a member of the athletic communications staff. Please contact Army West Point’s Office of Athletic Communications in advance to determine the status of practice and to gain clearance into the workout. Practice will generally run from 3:30-6:30 p.m. during the week.
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2015-16 schedule Date Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Nov. 6 Nov. 20-22 Dec. 10 Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 24 Jan. 30 Feb. 17-20 Feb. 26-28 Mar. 8-11 Mar. 24-26
Opponent Binghamton / NJIT UMASS Columbia Terrier Invitational Navy* Lehigh* Bucknell* Colgate* / Lafayette* American * / George Mason Navy Invitational Patriot League Championships ECAC Championships Zone Diving Championships NCAA Championships
Location Time Vestal, N.Y. 11 AM West Point, N.Y. 5 PM New York, N.Y. 7 PM Boston, Mass. 10 AM / 6 PM Annapolis, Md. 6 PM West Point, N.Y. 5 PM West Point, N.Y. 12 PM Hamilton, N.Y. 1 PM Fairfax, Va. 12 PM Annapolis, Md. 10:30 AM Annapolis, Md. 10:30 AM / 6 PM Annapolist, Md. TBA TBA TBA Atlanta, Ga. 11 AM / 6 PM
Home meets in BOLD CAPS at Crandall Pool * Patriot League meet
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The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the U.S. Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation. Founded on March 16, 1802, the Academy celebrated its Bicentennial in 2002. But West Point’s role in America’s history dates to the Revolutionary War, when both sides realized the strategic importance of the commanding plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River. Gen. George Washington considered West Point to be the most strategic position in America. He personally selected Thaddeus Kosciuszko, one of the heroes of Saratoga, to design the fortifications in 1778 after problems arose with French engineers originally placed in charge of the design. In 1779, General Washington transferred his headquarters to West Point. Continental soldiers built forts, batteries and defensive barriers. A 100-ton iron chain was extended across the Hudson to control river traffic. Today, several links from that chain are arranged at Trophy Point as a reminder of West Point’s original fortifications. In 1802 President Thomas Jefferson signed the legislation establishing the U.S. Military Academy to create an institution devoted to the arts and sciences of warfare. This effectively eliminated America’s wartime reliance on foreign engineers and artillerists. West Point became the nation’s first engineering school and served as the model for engineering programs which were eventually established at other colleges. Col. Sylvanus Thayer, the “Father of the Military Academy,” served as Superintendent from 1817 through 1833. He upgraded academic standards, instilled military discipline and emphasized honorable conduct. Early graduates were largely responsible for the construction of the nation’s initial railway lines, bridges, harbors, and roads. Although the curriculum maintains its focus on engineering, in recent decades the program of instruction has markedly changed, providing cadets a selection of more than 40 majors. This tradition of academic and military excellence, guided by a demanding standard of moral and ethical conduct, remains the cornerstone of the West Point experience. It is said at West Point that “much of the history we teach was made by those people we taught.” The Academy has produced famous leaders throughout its illustrious past…Civil War Generals Grant, Sherman, Lee, and Jackson, to name but a few. In World War I, 34 of the 38 corps and division commanders were graduates. World War II would see many graduates reach brigadier general or higher, to include Eisenhower, MacArthur, Bradley and Patton. In more recent conflicts, MacArthur, Ridgway, Westmoreland, Abrams, Schwarzkopf and Abizaid were in command. Academy graduates have also excelled in air and space exploration, and countless others went on from military service to become leaders in medicine, law, business, religion and science. Since its founding, the Military Academy fulfills the same mission as it always has . . . to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. It accomplishes this mission by developing cadets in three essential areas: intellectual, physical and military. These developmental paths are balanced and fully integrated into the daily life of each young man and woman at the Academy. Intellectual growth is fostered through an academic curriculum that provides a broad liberal education in the arts and sciences. The electives program builds upon the foundation of the core, allowing cadets to develop even greater competence in selected areas. In addition, the fields-of-study and majors nurture the development of creativity, critical thinking, and self-directed learning, essential characteristics of 21st century officers. The four-year academic experience leads to a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army. Physical development is achieved through a rigorous athletic and physical education program. Each cadet participates at the intercollegiate, club or intramural level each semester. This readies the cadet for the physical demands of military life and helps teach good judgment and self-discipline, even while under mental and physical stress. Military development begins with the cadet’s first day at West Point. Most military training takes place during the summer, with new cadets undergoing Cadet Basic Training, or Beast Barracks, their first year, followed the second summer by Cadet Field Training. Cadets spend their third and
fourth summers serving in active Army units around the world; attending specialty training such as airborne, air assault or northern warfare or helping to train the first- and second-year cadets. The Cadet Leader Development System seeks to give the cadets increasing responsibility until they are ready to receive their commissions and assume their duties as leaders in today’s Army. Moral and ethical values guide cadets throughout their four years at West Point. Commitment to the Academy’s “Bedrock Values,” based on integrity and respect for the dignity of others, begins on the first day. Integrity is reflected in the Cadet Honor Code which states: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” Respect denotes that cadets treat others with the same respect and dignity they themselves would expect. At West Point, it is not enough to train leaders—they must be leaders of character. Admission is keenly competitive and is open to young men and women from all states and territories and from every socioeconomic level. Prospective cadets must receive a nomination by a member of Congress or from the Department of the Army. The Academy seeks candidates who possess records of success in academics, athletics and leadership indicative of well-rounded individuals. Although the life of a cadet is demanding, there remains an array of club activities ranging from golf, skiing, boxing, crew and orienteering to such organizations as the cadet radio station, Habitat for Humanity and Big BrothersBig Sisters. Additionally, the U.S. Corps of Cadets hosts a Special Olympics event each spring. Today’s Military Academy is a vastly different institution from the small academy legislated into being by Congress in 1802. Originally just 1,800 acres, the Academy has grown to more than 16,000 acres. The first graduating class numbered just two men; today’s classes graduate more than 900 new officers annually, both men and women, who are prepared for leadership roles within the Army. With the expansion of knowledge and the changing needs of the Unite States Army and the nation, life at West Point has changed to keep pace. Ever mind ful of its rich heritage, the U.S. Military Academy is devel oping leaders for tomorrow, and its focus remains the national needs of the 21st century.
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Swimming & Diving The United States Military Academy is renowned because of its historic and distinguished reputation as a military academy, and as a leading, progressive institution of higher education. Made legendary in books and movies produced over the years, the Academy’s “Long Gray Line” of graduates includes some of our nation’s most famous and influential men: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, George S. Patton, Omar Bradley, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf. Because of this superb education and leadership experience, West Point graduates historically have been sought for high level civilian and military leadership positions. Their numbers include two U.S. presidents, several ambassadors, state governors, legislators, judges, cabinet members, educators, astronauts and corporate executives. Today, West Point continues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career as an Army officer in the service of our nation. Cadets have much more responsibility in running the Academy than students in most other colleges or universities. It adds to the leadership experience. Cadets succeed at West Point because of the support they receive from the staff and faculty. After all, many faculty members are West Point graduates and understand the challenge cadets face on a daily basis. They also serve as ideal role models, showing cadets what Army life is like. The U.S. Military Academy’s primary strength is its ability to develop leaders of character who are committed to “Duty, Honor, Country” and selfless service to our nation.
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Robert E. Lee ’29 The Academy’s ninth Superintendent (1852-55), Lee was a model cadet during his four years at West Point. He graduated second in his class and never earned a single demerit during his four years at the Academy. At the beginning of the Civil War, he was selected to serve as Commanding General of the Army, but instead resigned his commission and was named GeneralIn-Chief of the Confederate Army from 1861 to 1865. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant (USMA 1843), at Appomattox Court House, Va., ended the Civil War. Fort Lee, Va., was named in his honor. Ulysses S. Grant ’43 Grant distinguished himself during the Civil War at the Battle of Vicksburg in 1863; his victory secured control of the Mississippi River for the Union. President Abe Lincoln later appointed him Commanding General of the Army in March 1864. On April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, Va., Robert E. Lee (USMA 1829) surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia to him, ending the Civil War. Grant later served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Today, his image graces the $50 bill. George W. Goethals ’80 Goethals became an architect and was builder of the Panama Canal, 1904 to 1914. John J. Pershing ’86 Considered the second most senior officer in Army history, behind only George Washington, Pershing served as commander of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The two-millionplus troops of the AEF made a decisive contribution to the defeat of Imperial Germany. Pershing’s abilities as a leader distinguished him among European commanders, and through repeated successes on the battlefield, promoted American prestige around the world. He served as Army Chief of Staff in 1921, and was named General of the Armies of the United States upon his retirement in 1924. Douglas MacArthur ’03 After World War I, MacArthur returned to West Point to serve as the Academy’s 31st Superintendent from 1919 to 1922. During that time, he was responsible for
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the revitalization of the Academy. He was later promoted to General of the Army and served as Supreme Allied Commander in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During that time, he received the Medal of Honor for leading defense preparation and operations on the Philippine Islands. He later served as Supreme Allied Commander, Japan, and as commander, United Nations Command in the Far East. He was one of only five officers to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars).
1953 to 1961 and was one of only five officers to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars).
Trophy winner in Army football history. He later served as chairman and CEO of Primerica.
Alexander M. Haig Jr. ’47 Haig served as Chief of Staff to President Richard Nixon from 1973 to 1974; Supreme Allied Commander in Europe 1974 to 1979; President of United Technologies Corporation 1980 to 1981 and Secretary of State during the Reagan administration from 1981 to 1982.
James V. Kimsey ’62 Kimsey was the founding chairman of America Online, and was named chairman emeritus in 1996. He founded the Kimsey Foundation in 1996.
George S. Patton Jr. ’09 “Old Blood and Guts,” Patton was one of the most colorful commanders in the Army. During World War II the famed commander of the 2nd Armored Division and later the Third Army displayed courage and daring as prominently as the pair of ivory handled revolvers he wore. Patton accomplished one of the most remarkable feats in military history in December 1944, when he quickly turned the Third Army northward to reinforce the Allied southern flank against the German attack in the Battle of the Bulge. The General’s doctrine of aggressive employment of massive armor forces continue to prove themselves in combat arenas around the world.
Frank Borman ’50 An astronaut from 1962 to 1970, Borman commanded the first circumlunar flight of the earth. He later served as President of Eastern Airlines.
Omar N. Bradley ’15 During his career, Bradley earned a reputation as one of the best infantry commanders in World War II. He commanded the 82nd Airborne and 28th Infantry Divisions before going on to command the 1st Army and the 12th Army Group. After the war he served as Army Chief of Staff from 1948 to 1949 and served as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1949 to 1953. He was the last Army officer to be promoted to General of the Army (five stars), and the Bradley fighting vehicle is named in his honor. Dwight D. Eisenhower ’15 During World War II, Eisenhower served as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces Europe from 1943 to 1944, during which he led the D-Day invasion of Europe. During that time, he was promoted to General of the Army (five stars). After the war, he served as Army Chief of Staff from 1945 to 1948 and was named President of Columbia University in 1948. He served as the 34th President of the United States from
Fidel V. Ramos ’50 One of the Academy’s international cadets, Ramos served as a Philippine Army officer after graduation. He eventually became the country’s military Chief of Staff and later Secretary of National Defense. He also served as President of the Republic of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. Edwin E. Aldrin ’51 An astronaut from 1963 to 1972, Aldrin participated in the first manned lunar landing with Michael Collins (USMA ’52) and was the second man to walk on the moon. Edward White ’52 An astronaut from 1962 to 1967, White was the first man to walk in space and was one of the three astronauts killed in the Apollo I disaster in 1967. H. Norman Schwarzkopf ’56 As Commander-in-Chief, United States Central Command from 1988 to 1991, Schwarzkopf’s command ultimately responded to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait with the largest U.S. deployment since the Vietnam War, including portions of the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps as well as units from dozens of nations around the world. After retiring, Schwartzkopf received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Peter M. Dawkins ’59 Dawkins was Cadet Brigade Commander (First Captain of the U.S. Corps of Cadets) as a senior and became the third Heisman
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Michael W. Krzyzewski ’69 Krzyzewski served as head basketball coach at West Point from 1974 to 1979 before assuming similar duties at Duke University. Krzyzewski has led the Blue Devils to three national championships and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in October 2001. He coached the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. MARTIN E. DEMPSEY ’74 General Martin E. Dempsey serves as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council. By law, he is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. Prior to becoming Chairman, the general served as the Army’s 37th Chief of Staff. Dempsey served as the Deputy Commander and then Acting Commander of U.S. Central Command. Before becoming Chief of Staff of the Army, he commanded U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Raymond T. Odierno ‘76 Odierno commanded the 4th Infantry Division during the fall of 2003 which, along with Special Forces units, captured Saddam Hussein in December of that year. Odierno helped plan and coordinate the raid that netted Iraq’s fallen dictator. He currently serves as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Robert S. Kimbrough ’89 Kimbrough was named one of 11 new astronaut candidates by NASA in May 2004. Kimbrough ranks among Army Baseball’s career leaders in saves. A veteran of Desert Storm, he currently works for NASA in Houston as a flight simulation engineer and participated in a space shuttle mission in 2009.
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Swimming & Diving “I think if my dear mother were alive, she would tell you nothing comes close to graduating from West Point, even going to the moon.” Astronaut Frank Borman
“The combination of an education at West Point and the experience of a career in the armed services will prepare you in a unique way for a rich diversity of further career and service in civilian life.” - Heisman Trophy winner Glenn Davis
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“I believe in the code ... ‘Duty, Honor, Country.’ I believe in service to one’s country. The institution of the armed forces has thrived on its commitment to developing excellence. It is meritocracy in action. Race, religion, wealth, background count not.” - President George H.W. Bush
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“From the birth of our existence, America has had a faith in the future -- a belief that where we’re going is better than where we’ve been, even when the path ahead is uncertain. To fulfill that promise, generations of Americans have built upon the foundation of our forefathers -- finding opportunity, fighting injustice, forging a more perfect union. Our achievement would not be possible without the Long Gray Line that has sacrificed for duty, for honor, for country.” - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA @ARMYWP_SWIMDIVE
“My four years at West Point were wonderful. I loved every minute Swimming of it and particularly the last three years. I loved the history. I loved the tradition. I liked wearing the uniform. I felt like I belonged there. Everything was meaningful to me. There is no question in my mind the proudest day of my father’s life was the day I graduated from West Point. There is a picture of the two of us standing on ‘The Plain’ and he is just beaming.” - General H. Norman Schwarzkopf
“I was so proud to be on the verge of entering the only institution in American society at that time that was totally integrated, in which I would have the opportunity to rise, based solely on performance and ability. The nation always looks to West Point and always looks to each and every one of you to follow always the angels of your nature.” - General Colin Powell
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“How great it must be, gosh how great it must be to be a member of this Corps. To know that camaraderie of discipline, of manners, of courtesy, of human sensibility, of one’s duty to his fellow man.” - Journalist Walter Cronkite
“In every corner of America, the words ‘West Point’ command immediate respect. This place where the Hudson River bends is more than a fine institution of learning. The United States Military Academy is the guardian of values that have shaped the soldiers who have shaped the world.” - President George W. Bush
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“This place reeks of honor and discipline. With this show, we’ve been to a lot of great campuses all throughout the country over the years—and folks, let me tell you - there is absolutely nothing like this! Do yourself a favor and go look up West Point’s wikipedia page and compare that to your local college – that ought to shut you down for a while!” – Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio HOST @ARMYWP_SWIMDIVE
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“As I look back over my career in government, in business, of course in the military, I think West Point was a very influential experience. It hardened a sense of discipline, a sense of responsibility, duty and integrity and also very happily combined an alertness of mind and body.” - Former Secretary of State Alexander Haig
“For here we train the men and women whose duty it is to defend the Republic, the men and women whose profession is watchfulness, whose skill is vigilance, whose calling is to guard the peace, but if need be, to fight and win.” - President Ronald Reagan
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“West Point is the ring. It’s the foundation of everything I have done.” - MIKE KRZYZEWSKI ‘69
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“In the evening of my memory, always I come back to West Point. Always there echoes and re-echoes ... Duty -- Honor -Country. Today marks my final roll call with you. But I want you to know, when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps ... and The Corps ... and The Corps ...” - General Douglas MacArthur
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“As I look back on my life, I’ll always revere the opportunities that came along that brought about the choice I made to go to West Point. I just feel that it was fundamental in molding the fabric of my life. The experiences that I had at West Point, they were irreplaceable.” - Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin
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“You have ahead of you the best of all professions. Being a leader is the best thing you can possibly be and you’re at a school that will make you the best possible leader. West Point is the ring. It’s the foundation of everything I have done.” - Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski
“This nation is grateful that four years ago every man and woman graduating today made a life-changing decision. You left the comforts and familiar surroundings of civilian life, and devoted yourselves to one of the noblest professions in a free country--the profession of arms.” - FORMER Vice President Dick Cheney
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“West Point’s graduates have served America in many, many ways. Not only by leading troops into combat, but also by exploring frontiers, founding universities, laying out the railroads, building the Panama Canal, running corporations, serving in the Congress and The White House, and walking on the moon. Through our history, whenever duty called, the men and women of West Point have never failed us, and I speak for all Americans when I say, I know you never will.” - President Bill Clinton @ARMYWP_SWIMDIVE
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CRANDALL Pool: The home of army West Point Swimming and Diving Army West Point’s Crandall Pool is considered one of the top venues on the East Coast. Since its completion in 1970, the pool has been the site of state, regional, and national events, most notably the 1972 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships and the 1971 National AAU Indoor Diving Championships. The 1972 Men’s and 1976 Women’s Olympic teams selected West Point as the official training site before departing for Munich and Montreal, respectively. The Black Knights have served as host for both the Eastern Seaboard Swimming and Diving Championships and the Patriot League Championships on a rotating basis. Most recently, the 2000 Patriot League Championships and the 2001 EISL Championships were held at West Point. Crandall Pool was named in memory of Robert W. Crandall, USMA ‘39, the captain of the 1938-39 Army swimming team who was killed in battle in Italy in World War II. Suitable for long- and short-course training, the pool is a six-lane, 50-meter course which can be divided by a submergible bulkhead into an eight-lane, 25-yard competition pool and a six-lane practice pool. The overall depth is not less than eight-feet, making for a very fast pool. The facility has a seating capacity of 1,210 and has an excellent view of the finish and scoreboard. There is also a fully electronic timing and judging system. Also among the best is the diving facility, which includes two one-meter and two three-meter springboards, as well as 6.5 and 10-meter platforms. They are located in separate diving areas, permitting simultaneous swimming and diving training. The diving facilities also include a dry board and a trampoline for dryland dive training. The electronic timing system can also calculate divers’ scores based on the judges’ scores and degree of difficulty. In 1995-96, the facility received a $10-million facelift. Included in the modifications were new men’s and women’s locker rooms, renovated storage and office areas, and a new heating and filtration system in the pool. Crandall Pool has been a rotational host for both the Patriot League and Eastern Seaboard championship meets, as well as other special events. Of recent note, was the German National Swimming Team’s visit to West Point for training prior to the 1998 Goodwill Games in Long Island, N.Y.
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John Franklin VanSant • Induction Class of 2004 A four-time All-American, John VanSant became Army’s first NCAA individual swimming champion, winning the 200-yard breaststroke in 1987. The five-time individual Eastern champion remains the Academy record-holder in the 100- and 200yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley events. He was also a member of two relay teams that still hold Academy standards. VanSant set meet and Academy records in winning the 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard individual medley at the 1986 Eastern Seaboards, helping Army to a fourth place team finish. He also swam legs on three record-setting relays and was co-winner of the Phil Moriarty Award for most points scored by an individual. He repeated as Eastern champion in the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststoke events the following year. Army’s most decorated male swimmer, he qualified for the United States Olympic Trials in 1988 after competing in the World University Games the previous year. Curtis Jeffrey Alitz • Induction Class of 2008 During a decorated career at West Point, Curt Alitz earned three All-America honors in outdoor track and field, two in indoor track and another two in cross country. Alitz is widely considered one of the finest Black Knight runners ever to pass through the Academy. During a decorated four-year West Point career, he also lettered in swimming. Alitz won three Heptagonal outdoor championships, including the 3,000 and 5,000-meter runs in 1977 and the 10,000 meters in 1978. He garnered Heptagonal titles in cross country in 1976 and 1977 and remains one of just three Army runners to have copped two or more Heptagonal cross country titles, joining Richard Shea (three) and Arthur Truxes (two). A two-year letterwinner in swimming, Alitz beat Navy twice duirng his time in the pool. Ted Stephen Kanamine • Induction Class of 2008 Ted Kanamine spent four seasons in the pool for Army and graduated as the most prolific point-scoring swimmer in Academy history. He compiled more than 500 points in dual meets over his West Point career. A team captain and winner of both the Army Athletic Association trophy and ECAC Merit Medal in 1977, Kanamine became just the second cadet to capture both honors, following in the footsteps of gridiron legend Pete Dawkins in 1959. Army’s first-ever four-time Eastern Seaboard champion, Kanamine set either an Academy record or Eastern record (or both) in each of his four Eastern championship victories. He captured each of the first two Phil Moriarty Awards (1976, 1977), presented to the swimmer that compiles the most points at the Eastern meet. Kanamine finished his career as the holder of seven individual swimming records while also listing as a part of two record-setting relay teams. Kanamine won four varsity letters in swimming and diving, along with two others in water polo. John Edward Ryan • Induction Class of 2015 Jack Ryan served as long-time swimming and diving coach of both the men’s and women’s team and concluded his career with an overall record of 312-153-1. He guided the men’s program for 29 years and posted a 262-126-1 record while he guided the women’s program from 1983-88 and showed a 50-27 ledger. Ryan’s 1965-66 men’s squad posted a 13-0 record and won the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming League Championship. He mentored 28 All-Americans during his tenure, including fellow Hall of Fame inductees John VanSant and Ann Marie Wycoff. VanSant was Army’s first NCAA champion while Wycoff won nine Division II NCAA titles. Ryan was chosen for a host of Coach of the Year honors, including Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in both men’s and women’s. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee in both 1972 and 1976, Ryan was the Chairman of the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Committee from 1986-88. He was the Meet Director of the 1972 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships held at West Point and served as the President of the College Swimming Coaches Association. He earned the prestigious National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy in 1983, coached the U.S. Combined Armed Forces Swim Team in 1970, served as President of the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming League in 1967, was a member of the Board of Directors of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Metropolitan Swimming Hall of 15 @ARMYWP_SWIMDIVE Fame in 2003.
Swimming & Diving At Army West Point, Swimmers and DIvers, like all other cadets, must exhibit proficiency in the classroom as well as in military and cadet training. Army West Point VOLLEYBALL players have not only succeeded, they have excelled. The Center for Enhanced Performance (CEP) is a state-of-the art facility committed to developing the full potential of each cadet through comprehensive mental toughness and academic skills training. It offers three programs designed to maximize West Point cadet performance, as well as export these critical mental skills to the United States Army at large. The Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) is the nation’s most comprehensive training program for learning, practicing and mastering the intangible mental skills that underlie human performance; confidence despite setbacks, concentration amidst distractions, and composure under stress. Cadets participate in individual training sessions during free periods in their academic schedule, learning, and then applying the skills of imagery, attention control, energy management, and goal setting. Biofeedback training allows cadets to learn crucial self-regulation techniques, and sophisticated audio and video simulations of game and practice situations are used to facilitate mental rehearsal of specific physical, academic, or military skills. ARMY Swmiming & Diving ALUMNI INCLUDE: These training methods are derived from the • 2 CoSIDA Academic All-America Certificates field of applied sport psychology, where they • 3 Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year are employed in the training of professional and • 4 Army Sports Hall of Fame inductee Olympic athletes, but apply to every other area of human performance.
Steve Haley ‘98 - 1997 and 1998 CoSIDA Academic All-American 1998 Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Dan Downs ‘03 - 2001 Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
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Will Viana ‘15 - 2015 Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Swimming & Diving Honoring a fallen swim and dive comrade On an ordinary training day the Army West Point men’s and women’s swim and dive team took extraordinary measures to honor 1937 team captain Lt. Col. Kelley B. Lemmon, Jr. The Lt. Col. was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross due to his heroism by General George C. Patton in 1944. After the Americans and French liberated Paris from the Nazis in World War II, Lt. Col. Kelley B. Lemmon, the commanding officer, and his men were moving south along the Seine River trying to expand the Allies control past Paris. It was on the banks near Fountainebleau where Lemmon’s troops came under attack and the outlook seemed dismal. At that moment Lemmon looked back to his West Point roots for the only possible way to survive, by swimming. However, instead of just saving himself he utilized his skills to help save countless others. Lemmon swam across the Seine under heavy fire to five rowboats on the opposite bank. He towed the five rowboats back to his men, many of them injured, and helped transfer them to a safer banks up the river until more help arrived. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on Aug. 23, 1994 in the vicinity of Fountainebleau, France. To honor Lemmon’s heroism the swim and dive coaching staff created the Kelley Lemmon Challenge. The team was split into eight groups and mimicked Lemmon’s heroic acts. While half the team was pulling each other across Lake Popolopen via rowboat under water gun fire and large jet ski waves, the other half was simultaneously doing a fitness challenge on land to show support by fire and emulated the soldiers who covered Lemmon during his dangerous swim. The Black Knights have turned the Kelley Lemmon Challenge into an annual event which began in September of 2014.
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This is Army Swimming & Diving Swimming & Diving Groton, the Air Assault Honor Graduate Upon their nineteenth birthdays, most young adults are worried about how they will celebrate and what friends will be in attendance. But for Teresa Groton of the Army West Point women’s swim and dive team, her 19th birthday meant learning about helicopters and sling load procedures, all while preparing for a 60-foot rappel out of a hovering UH-60 Blackhawk. For 11 days, Groton completely engrossed herself into Air Assault School, and by the end she earned her wings and was pinned the Distinguished Honor Graduate of the Sabalauski Air Assault School Class 701-15. “The school is designed to qualify soldiers for air assault missions,” explained Groton. “That means missions where helicopters and ground troops are combined to create an effective and highly mobile fighting force.” Air Assault School is not for the faint of heart, or for those afraid of heights. However, Groton was able to conquer her fears, first at 40-feet from the ground. “I did well mostly because I just thought the whole concept was so cool,” she said. “I love helicopters and I got to do nothing but learn about and work with helicopters for eleven days, concluding with a 60-foot rappel out of one. If that doesn’t make you feel awesome I don’t know what would. The weird thing is that I’m actually terrified of heights, you can ask Coach Wender about my attempts to jump off the 6m at Crandall Pool.” “I know Teresa struggled with a fear of heights early in the year,” said head coach Mickey Wender. “Her ability to perform so well at Air Assault School is a testament to her character.” After overcoming her fears the first day, Groton excelled through to the top of the class. “Air Assault gave me a great opportunity to work through that fear,” revealed Groton. “I was visibly shaking the first time I had to rappel off the open side of a 40 ft tower, but through Air Assault school I was able to work up to hanging off the side of a flying helicopter 60 feet in the air.” As the head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach, Wender has seen the growth of a multitude of cadetathletes throughout his tenure. “Teresa is a very hard-working and conscientious athlete,” he said. “She loves a good challenge and thrives in a competitive environment. I’m not at all surprised by her accomplishments in training this summer. She brings the same level of consistency and intensity to everything she does.” Groton was not just the Honor Graduate, but was pinned by General Voleski, the division commander of the 101st Division, the only Air Assault division in the world. Also in attendance was her father, Lt. Colonel Groton. He was able to proudly watch his 19 year old daughter complete her final rappel out of the helicopter, which is the same age he was when he earned his Air Assault wings. “Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I’m very grateful to have gotten the opportunity to get my Air Assault wings, which I where proudly every day,” Groton said.
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2015-16 Roster Name Pierre Archambeau Zach Blankenbeker Mark Curley Joseph Daniels Alex Dempsey Edward Emery Joe Frullaney Clay Harmon Jason Hunt Colin Kanzari Austin Kong Hagan Larsen Kyle Marshall Sean Martin Devin McCall Brandon McCredie Kyle McElwee Matt McPheters Daniel Mo Sam Mo Tom Ottman Sean Regan Jason Rodriguez Evin Rude Josh Sembrano Garrett Simon Adam Sjoholm Michael Stanchi Neon Stern Chris Szekely Ander Thompson Nick Treiberg Pat Wall Richard Xue Jay Yang Aaron Yoshizuka Dmitriy Zhevelev
Senior / Firstie Pierre Archambeau Zach Blankenbeker Alex Dempsey Joe Frullaney Colin Kanzari Austin Kong Sam Mo Adam Sjoholm Chris Szekely Nick Treiberg Richard Xue Aaron Yoshizuka Junior / Cow Mark Curley Joseph Daniels Edward Emery Clay Harmon Devin McCall Daniel Mo Sean Regan
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Event(s) Hometown/Previous School (Prep School) Backstroke Vacaville, Calif. / Vacaville Butterfly/Freestyle Jeffersonville, Ind. / Jeffersonville Freestyle/Butterfly Killeen, Texas / Robert M. Shoemaker Breaststroke Aledo, Texas / All Saints Episcopal Backstroke Athens, Ga. / Prince Avenue Christian (Mercersburg) Diving Greenwood, S.C. / Ninety-Six Diving New City, N.Y. / Clarkstown North Freestyle Raleigh, N.C. / Enloe Distance Freestyle Bentonville, Ark. / Bentonville Breaststroke Beavercreek, Ohio / Beavercreek Butterfly/Breaststroke Allen, Texas / Allen Freestyle/Backstroke Midlothian, Va. / Cosby Backstroke Clifton, Va. / Centreville Freestyle Crownsville, Md. / Archbishop Spalding Freestyle/Butterfly Wenonah, N.J. / Gloucester Catholic Sprint Freestyle Newtown, Pa. / Council Rock North Freestyle Abington, Pa. / La Salle College Backstroke Jacksonville, Fla. / Bolles School Backstroke/Butterfly Great Neck, N.Y. / Great Neck South Breaststroke/IM Great Neck, N.Y. / Great Neck South Freestyle Scottsdale, Ariz. / Brophy College Prepatory Butterfly/IM Fort Washington, Pa. / Butterfly / IM Irvine, Calif. / Northwood Freestyle / IM Fairfax Station Va. / Greystone Prep Backstroke / Fly Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. / Bergen Catholic Freestyle / IM Chesapeake, Va. / Oscar Smith Freestyle Rydal, Pa. / Germantown Academy Freestyle / Backstroke Bellevue, Wash. / International School Breaststroke/Sprint Freestyle Phoenix, Ariz. / Arizona School for the Arts Freestyle Doylestown, Pa. / LaSalle Breaststroke / IM Centennial, Colo. / Cherry Creek Freestyle/IM Bakersfield, Calif. / Centennial Breaststroke / IM Sarasota, Fla. / Riverview Butterfly/IM Centreville, Va. / Westfield IM/Butterfly/Backstroke Las Vegas, Nev. / Adcanced Technologies Academy Diving Fountain Valley, Calif. Backstroke/Butterfly Santa Monica, Calif. / Santa Monica
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Sophomore / Yearling Jason Rodriguez Evin Rude Josh Sembrano Garrett Simon Michael Stanchi Ander Thompson Pat Wall Freshman / Plebe Jason Hunt Hagan Larsen Kyle Marshall Sean Martin Brandon McCredie Kyle McElwee Matt McPheters Tom Ottman Neon Stern Jay Yang Dmitriy Zhevelev
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academy leadership LT. GEN. ROBERT CASLEN
BG JOHN THOMSON III
BG TIM TRAINOR
SUPERINTENDENT
COMMANDANT OF CADETS
DEAN OF THE ACADEMIC BOARD
Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. became the 59th Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on July
17, 2013. LTG Caslen graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1975. He earned master’s degrees from Long Island University and Kansas State University. Previous to this assignment, LTG Caslen served as the Chief of the Office of Security CooperationIraq. LTG Caslen’s prior deployments and assignments include serving as the commander of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., the command that oversees the Command and General Staff College and 17 other schools, centers, and training programs located throughout the United States; commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division (Light) and commanding general of the Multi-National Division-North during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Commandant of Cadets for the U.S. Military Academy; Deputy Director for the War on Terrorism, J-5, The Joint Staff; Assistant Division Commander (maneuver), 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized); Chief of Staff, 10th Mountain Division (Light); Chief of Staff, Combined Joint Task Force Mountain during Operation Enduring Freedom; Commander, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Chief of Staff, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Senior Brigade C2 Observer/ Controller, Operations Group, Joint Readiness Training Center; Commander, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light); Executive Officer to the Deputy Commander in Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy; J-3 in Honduras for Joint Task Force Bravo; Brigade Operations Officer, 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault); Executive Officer, 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. LTG Caslen’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. He has earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and is Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger qualified. LTG Caslen is married with three children.
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Brigadier General John (J.T.) Thomson became the 75th Commandant of Cadets this August. He hails from Tyler, Texas, and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant of Field Artillery in 1986. His initial assignment was with the 6th Battalion, 41st Field Artillery (M109A2, 155mm SP) in Kitzingen, Germany, in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division from 1987 to 1990. In 1990, BG Thomson was assigned to the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Nuremburg, Germany. From 1992 to 1994, he served as Operations Officer for the 1st Armored Division Artillery in Baumholder, Germany, and then later commanded Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 29th Field Artillery (M109A2, 155mm SP) in direct support to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. Following battery command, he served as a Tactical Officer for the U.S. Corps of Cadets at West Point until 1997. From June 1998 to June 2003, BG Thomson was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division (M) at Fort Hood, Texas. BG Thomson commanded the 2nd Battalion, 4th Field Artillery (MLRS) of the 214th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Sill, Okla., from June 2003 to June 2005. Following battalion command, he served on the Joint Staff as an advisor to the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, extensively interacting and traveling with the U.S. Department of State on national security affairs. From May 2007 to Feb. 2008, he served as the Executive Officer to the Commanding General of Multi-National Corps, Iraq. He later headed the Commander’s Initiatives Group for Multi-National Forces-Iraq from Oct. 2008 to Jan. 2009, and then served as Executive Officer to the MNF-I Commanding General from April 2009 to July 2009. BG Thomson commanded the 41st Fires Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas, from Oct. 2009 to July 2011. Following brigade command, he became the Director of the Chief’s Coordination Group (CCG) for the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army at Headquarters, Department of the Army through March 2013. In April 2013, he assumed duties as Deputy Commander for the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colo. BG Thomson earned a B.S. degree in computer engineering from the U.S. Military Academy in 1986 and a M.S. degree in Counseling and Leader Development from Long Island University in 1995. BG Thomson and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Tyler and Parker.
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Brigadier General Timothy E. Trainor, Ph.D., became the Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy in the summer of 2010. He previously served as professor and head of the Department of Systems Engineering at West Point where he taught courses in engineering management, systems engineering and decision analysis. Trainor graduated with a Bachelor of Science from West Point in 1983 and entered the Engineer Branch of the U.S. Army. As an engineering officer, Trainor has served in operational assignments around the world, including Germany, Honduras, Fort Bragg, N.C., Fort Riley, Kans. and Sarajevo, Bosnia. Trainor has a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke and a doctorate degree in industrial engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a member of the Military Applications Society of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences the Military Operations Research Society, the American Society for Engineering Management and the American Society of Engineering Education. He is a past president of Epsilon Mu Eta, the national Engineering Management Honor Society. Trainor is also a member of the Board of Fellows for the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University. As an analyst, Trainor helped develop the Installation Status Report that provides the Army a standardized means to assess infrastructure and environmental conditions on installations to support resource allocation decisions. He has applied decision analysis methods in completing an organizational analysis of the Army’s Installation Management Agency and in assessing defense security cooperation programs. Trainor deployed to Basrah, Iraq in the summer of 2007 and worked with the British-led Provincial Reconstruction Team in helping the provincial Iraqi leaders improve their infrastructure revitalization plans. Trainor is married to Col. Donna Brazil, a 1983 graduate of West Point, who is a professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the Academy. They have a daughter Cory, who graduated from West Point in 2013. Son, Danny, is a 2LT in the Army and a 2015 West Point graduate and son, Zach, is currently a yearling at USMA..
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athletic director Boo Corrigan 5th year | Notre Dame, 1990 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Now in the midst of his fifth year as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the Army West Point, Boo Corrigan has guided the Black Knights to incredible successes on the fields of friendly strife, victories over Navy, surpassed ambitious fundraising goals, upgraded several facilities, added three varsity sports and created a new brand identity, all while cadet-athletes continued to raise the bar academically. Corrigan was named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on Feb. 1, 2011 and the short time since, Army has won the “Star” series against Navy, claimed the overall competition against the Midshipmen, added Academic All-American certificates, raised the annual fund by nearly $3 million, increased the “For Us All Capital Campaign by $55 million,” completed fundraising on a new lacrosse building and established 10new program endowments. Under Corrigan’s leadership, Army has added women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s rugby to its offering of sports with nearly a quarter of the Corps of Cadets, around 1,000, competing in varsity sports under the athletic department. In addition to the additional sport offerings, a massive state-of-the art videoboard was added to Tate Rink, a press box was included at Doubleday Field at Johnson Stadium, the ticket office was upgraded and moved to a more fan-friendly location in Michie Stadium and work will begin the fall on a lacrosse building that will include locker rooms, team rooms, weight room, athletic training space and much more for both the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. A branding campaign that started in 2011 at Michie Stadium will continue with additions to Christl Arena this fall. Corrigan has strengthened and expanded Army Athletics’ relationships in several key areas. In his tenure, Army has secured a new apparel agreement with Nike, a new pouring rights contract with Coke and bringing in the Aspire Group to enhance ticket sales and better serve Army season ticket holders. Corrigan also crafted the Team Army concept, a comprehensive plan designed to add significant value to Army’s corporate sponsorships while maintaining the tradition of West Point Athletics. In his first full three years at West Point, Corrigan has overseen a program that owns 11 Patriot League regular season or tournament championships and sent eight teams to the NCAA postseason. Thirty-three cadets have earned a major award from their conference, Last season, the senior class of 2015 set a high standard for future classes with a .556 winning percentage, marking the highest four-year percentage since the Class of 1995 finished with a .557 mark. In addition, Army West Point had another great year in the classroom with three cadet-athletes earning Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year in their respective sports. Army West Point also partnered with Nike to complete a successful rebranding initiative in the spring of 2015. Corrigan ushered in a new logo and word mark for Army West Point as part of the rebrand. In 2013-14, Corrigan led Army Athletics to its first star series victory since 1996, going 12-11 in star competitions against Navy. It was the 12th victory in the series for the Academy. West Point went 18-13 overall against the Mids during the
year and has a 34-29-1 mark versus Navy in the last two seasons. Army finished a very successful campaign in 2013-14 with an overall record of 235-173-7 for a .575 winning percentage, the highest mark since 2004-05. The Black Knights brought home league titles in men’s tennis, baseball and women’s basketball. Army won regular season titles in men’s tennis and baseball, while the women’s hoops squad won the league tournament and was a 13th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Ten of Army’s squads participated in Patriot League postseason, while rifle earned an NCAA berth for the 11th-straight season. Army collected more than 100 all-league citations in 2012-13 alone. Hockey’s Cheyne Rocha and lacrosse’s Brendan Buckley each captured the Senior CLASS Award in their respective sports, making Army the only school in the nation to have multiple winners in 2012-13. During the 2012-13 season, Army teams combined to post an overall record of 236-183-8 for a .562 winning percentage. The winter sports programs had their best season in five years as the women’s basketball team won the Patriot League regular season title, the men’s basketball team posted its first winning season in 28 years and the rifle squad advanced to the NCAA Championships for the 10th consecutive season. It was also a great year in the competition against fellow service academies. Army split the season series versus Navy, 16-16-1, marking the best winning percentage against the Mids (.500) since 2004-05. The Black Knights owned a 4-2-1 record against Air Force, improving the record to 20-18-2 (.525) versus service academy foes in 2012-13. Cadet-athletes have continued to thrive in the classroom under Corrigan’s watch. In his three full years, Army has boasted 12 Academic AllAmericans, including seven first-team selections. Lacrosse’s Brendan Buckely became the first Army athlete to capture Academic All-American of the Year honors in 2012. In 2011, the Black Knights’ football team boasted two first-team CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, a first for the program since 1957. Since the start of the 2011-12 season, Army boasts six Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year, including Buckley, a two-time overall men’s winner. During the 2013-14 season, Army registered five Academic All-American selections. Twenty of Army’s 24 NCAA programs scored above the national average in the 2013 NCAA APR report. The men’s cross country and wrestling teams earned public recognition for finishing in the top 10 percent of their respective sport. The cross country squad boasted a perfect score of 1,000. In addition, former football standout Andrew Rodriguez, Class of 2012, became the first Army player to win the National Football Foundation’s Willam V. Campbell Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation’s top football scholar-athlete. Rodriguez later was honored with the Amateur Athletic Union’s James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the country. He was the first Army player to receive the award since 1946 and was just the third player in history (Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow) to win both the Campbell Trophy and Sullivan Award. Army has been the focus of national attention since Corrigan’s arrival. He was instrumental in supporting the CBS documentary, “Game of Honor,” that chronicled the Black Knights’ 2011 football season leading up to its annual showdown with arch-rival Navy. Not only was the two-hour program broadcast to a national audience on
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Showtime, but also won the Emmy Award for Best Sports Documentary. The Army football team was also the focus of a behind-the-scenes book titled, “Soldiers First,” written by New York Times writer Joe Drape. In addition to his duties at West Point, Corrigan has been an active leader in the Patriot League, serving as chairman of the conference’s Broadband Committee. Corrigan, who was the senior associate athletic director for external affairs at Duke University starting in August 2008, brings a wealth of leadership to his post. He is a proven administrator with 18 previous years of experience in all areas of revenue generation, external affairs, staff management and leadership. Corrigan’s chief responsibilities at Duke included the oversight of the Blue Devil corporate partnerships and the Marketing, Promotions, Ticket, Internet Operations, Sports Information and Video Services departments. In only two years at Duke, Corrigan was responsible for the negotiation of multi-media rights to ISP. A supervisor of the 2009 NCAA Champion women’s tennis and 2010 NCAA Champion men’s lacrosse programs, Corrigan was a part of three NCAA Championships at Duke in just two seasons. He served as a member of the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules committee and the Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Committee, while serving on the Executive Budget Committee at Duke. Prior to arriving at Duke in August of 2008, he oversaw Notre Dame’s corporate relations and marketing as an associate athletic director for five years. During his stint at Notre Dame, Corrigan spearheaded the redesign of its official athletics website and creation of 15-20 hours of original video content weekly. That resulted in a 35 percent increase in page views and unique users. Corrigan also worked directly with ISP Sports, CSTV, and NBC Sports from a sales and marketing standpoint. Before joining the staff at Notre Dame, Corrigan spent nearly three years as the associate athletic director for marketing at the United States Naval Academy. He was responsible for turning the marketing department from a deficit to profit in his first year with full budget responsibility for the department. Corrigan also was intimately involved with the re-branding of the Annual Giving Campaign (The Blue and Gold), which led to an increase of 75 percent year over year donations. His collegiate experience also includes a stint as assistant director of marketing at Florida State from 1992-95. Corrigan is a 1990 University of Notre Dame graduate with a degree in economics. He is married to the former Kristen Aceto, a former field hockey and lacrosse player at the University of Virginia who also earned a master’s degree from the school. The couple has three children, Finley, Tre and Brian. He is the youngest of seven children of Gene and Lena Corrigan.
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head Coach Mickey Wender to the championships for every swimming event during his successful run in Seattle. His swimmers broke school records in 32 different events on multiple occasions.
Mickey Wender Head Coach • 10th Season University of Vermont 1989
During the 2003-04 campaign, his men’s team finished 25th at nationals on the strength of five NCAA qualifiers, including Phil Davis, a Pac-10 Champion and conference record holder in the 200 breaststroke. It was the men’s team’s highest finish at the NCAA Championships in more than 30 years.
patriot league men’s coach of the year 2007 • 2013
life. Last summer 423 athletes experience the Army West Point Swim camp.
ARMY The ninth head coach in the 95-year history of the men’s program and the sixth women’s coach in the program’s 37-year history, Mickey Wender enters his 10th season at the helm of Army’s swimming and diving programs, authoring a record of 141-102-1 at West Point. During his time on the banks of the Hudson, Wender has not only led both the men’s and women’s teams to top finishes at the Patriot League Championships, but has also coached 76 cadet-athletes to Patriot League Honors. Wender’s record with the Black Knights pushed his career record to 348-160-1 over 23 seasons, a .580 winning percentage. He has led a successful men’s program to 89-30 and the women’s program to 52-72-1. The 2014-15 season was the first in a decade that both the men’s and women’s programs boasted winning records simultaniously. Throughout his tenure at West Point, Wender has garnered Patriot League Men’s Coach of the Year honors in 2007, his first year with the program, and more recently in 2013. He has coached 27 women and 49 men to All-Patriot League honors, 26 first team and 50 second team selections. Other accomplishments include two Patriot League Championship Swimmer of the Meet honorees, five Diver of the Meet selections, one Scholar-Athlete of the Year and two CoSIDA Academic AllAmerican certificates. Under Wender’s guidance the women’s team has finished fourth in the last three Patriot League Championships, while the men’s team has achieved second and third place finishes throughout his career with the Black Knights. Aside from his normal coaching duties, Wender runs a highly successful swim camp program at the Academy that teaches swimming technique as well as the skills necessary to be successful in all areas of
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Wender is very proud of the fact that many of his assistants have gone on to become head coaches at a variety of NCAA institutions. In just the past three years, three of his assistants have gone onto head coaching jobs, including Eric Bugby who is back at West Point after a season in charge at Illinois Tech.
The women’s team sent four swimmers to the 2003 NCAA Championships and placed 19th for the highest national finish since swimming became an NCAA sponsored sport in 1982. Kim Harada, who coached with Wender for three years at Washington and two years at Army, recorded two fourth-place finishes in the 50 and 100 freestyle events to earn All-America honors. She also earned honorable mention honors in the 200 freestyle relay along with teammates Annette Vayo, Melody Staubitz and Sharon Olson.
OLYMPICS While Michael Phelps and the rest of the world were making swimming history in Beijing at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, Army head coach Mickey Wender was there making his own mark. Appointed head coach of the American Samoa swimming contingent for the games, he and rising Black Knight junior Stewart Glenister, whose parents are native to the small island in the South Pacific, made the trip to the Far East to compete against the best athletes in the world on the grandest stage the sport has to offer. Under Wender’s watchful eye, Glenister swam to first place in his heat of the 50meter freestyle, while setting an American Samoan national record in the process. Wender was also able to soak up as much of the Olympic experience as he could to bring back to the West Point pool deck at Crandall Pool. PREVIOUSLY The Setauket, N.Y., native restored the Washington program to national prominence during his tenure with the Huskies while competing in the Pacific-10 conference. His women’s program appeared in the national rankings in 2003 and 2005, and the men’s squad earned national recognition from 2000 to 2005. He authored an impressive dual meet record of 154-58. Twelve Husky swimmers earned All-America recognition and 28 qualified for the NCAA Championships during his tenure. Impressively, Wender sent a representative
Wender’s swimmers not only achieved success in the pool, but were just as impressive in the classroom. Ten Huskies were named to the Pac-10 All-Academic squad during the 2001-02 season, including David Moilanen who was a first team Academic All-American, a Rhodes Scholar finalist and the school record holder in the 100 backstroke. Wender’s swimmers were honored with postseason awards at the conference and national level for four consecutive years. Five men and seven women were named to the Pac-10 AllAcademic team in 2005. His teams also garnered awards for community service, academics and school spirit.
All-Time Army Coaches
Men Coach Seasons Alex Maffert 1921-1922 A. Pendelton 1923-1924 Joseph Nill 1925-1943 R.L. Starr 1944-1946 Gordon Chalmers 1947-1959 Jack Ryan 1959-1988 Ray Bosse 1988-2001 John O’Neill 2001-2006 Mickey Wender 2006-Present Totals
Yrs. W 2 9 2 10 19 87 3 20 13 112 29 262 13 91 5 31 9 89 95 711
L T 2 0 4 0 48 1 6 0 56 2 126 1 76 0 29 0 30 0 377 4
Pct. .818 .714 .643 .769 .665 .674 .545 .517 .748 .653
Women Coach Seasons Sue Tendy 1978-1982 Tendy/Ryan 1982-1983 Jack Ryan 1983-1988 Ray Bosse 1988-2001 John O’Neill 2001-2006 Mickey Wender 2006-Present Totals
Yrs. W 4 30 1 5 5 46 13 76 5 22 9 52 37 231
L T 15 0 7 0 19 0 74 0 33 1 72 1 220 2
Pct. .667 .417 .708 .507 .400 .420 .512
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Head Coach mickey Wender Before joining the Huskies’ program in 1998, Wender led the University of California-Santa Cruz swimming and diving squad to four top-10 national finishes in six years (1992-98), compiling a 54-6 divisional dual-meet record. After four years, he boosted the Banana Slugs from being unranked to finishing sixth in the Women’s NCAA Division III Championships and ninth in the men’s division. He also coached the 1996 NCAA Division III 200 individual medley champion and guided his athletes to more than 60 All-America performances while at UC-Santa Cruz. Furthermore, 90 percent of his athletes graduated in four years. He also served as the aquatics manager and a physical education instructor. Prior to his appointment at UC-Santa Cruz, Wender served as the head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Cal State-Northridge for two seasons from 1990-92. During that time, he aided Pete Accardy, NCAA Division II “Coach of the Decade,” as he transitioned the program to Division-I status. Wender was an assistant coach for the USA National Team that competed in Tel Aviv, Israel, in the 1997 Maccabi Games. He also has been active coaching and implementing programs at the high school and master’s levels, as well as in public relations and public speaking. In addition, he was the founder of the NIKE Swim Camps at UC-Santa Cruz, as well as the San Diego Triathlon Camp. He has also produced a best-selling instructional swim video series and is the founder of Team Starbucks Aquatics, a highly-successful club program. He has been a leader in the sport politically, serving in leadership positions of several national and local organizations.
“An athlete’s experience in our program develops them into leaders. There are a lot of similarities with developing yourself as a swimmer or diver and developing yourself as a leader in the Corps. It is a long term process and you have to make sacrifices to reach your full potential.”- Mickey Wender He served as the president of the Greater Seattle Swim Coaches Association, and he currently sits on the board of the College Swim Coaches Association of America. PERSONAL A four-year letterwinner at the University of Vermont, Wender served as team captain and won a state championship while swimming for the Catamounts from 1985 to 1989. He graduated from Vermont in 1989, boasting the school’s highest gradepoint average in the physical education program. He went on to earn his master’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis on sport psychology in 1992 from Cal StateNorthridge, and was honored again as the top-ranked student in the school’s Kinesiology Department. Wender’s passion, in addition to coaching, is competing in endurance races. The energetic coach has completed two Ironman Triathlons, and, along with four teammates, placed ninth in the 1996 Eco Challenge, widely known as one of the world’s toughest athletic events. Wender also ascented to the peak of Washington’s Mt. Rainier in 1999. He is also an avid wake boarder and snow boarder who enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends.
Wender and his wife, Kate, have been married for 18 years. They have four children, Samantha Jane (14) twin boys, Jack and Luke (11), and Grace (7). The family resides at West Point.
Wender’s Year-By-Year Records at Army West Point
Men Season 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 TOTALS
Overall 10-2 9-5 6-4 12-3 11-4 11-3 11-3 9-3 10-3 89-30
Pct. .833 .643 .600 .800 .733 .786 .786 .750 .769 .748
Patriot 6-1 5-2 3-2 6-1 5-1 4-2 6-1 7-1* 6-1 48-12
Pct. .857 .714 .600 .857 .833 .667 .857 .875 .857 .800
Women Season 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 TOTALS
Overall 5-7 6-9 2-9 5-11 6-10 7-8-1 7-8 6-6 8-4 52-72-1
Pct. .417 .400 .182 .313 .375 .469 .467 .500 .667 .420
Patriot 3-4 3-4 0-5 1-4 2-3 3-3 3-3 4-5 4-5 23-36
Pct. .429 .429 .000 .200 .400 .500 .500 .444 .444 .390
*Swam against Boston U twice
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Coaching Experience Army Head Coach 2006 - Present American Samoa Olympic Team Head Coach 2008, Beijing Washington Head Coach 1998-2006 UC-Santa Cruz Head Coach 1992-1998 Cal State Northridge Assistant Coach 1990-1992 Academic Background B.S. Physical Education University of Vermont M.A. Kinesiology-Sport Psych. Cal State Northridge
1989 1992
Coaching Record Years School W 1992-1998 UC-Santa Cruz 54 1998-2006 Washington 154 2006-Present Army 141 Totals 23 seasons 349
Pct. .900 .726 .580 .677
L T 6 0 58 0 102 1 166 1
The Wender Family: Kate, Jack, Luke, Grace, Mickey and Samantha Jane
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Eric Bugby
PJ Hughes
Associate Head Coach • Fifth Season Arizona State University 2007
Diving Coach • Second Season Seton Hall University 2010
Eric Bugby rejoined the Army swimming and diving staff in April 2014 following a one-year stint as the head swimming coach and aquatics director at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He previously spent three years along the banks of the Hudson from 2010-2013, serving as the Black Knights’ assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. During his one season guiding Illinois Institute of Technology, the women’s team doubled in size due to increased recruiting efforts. Bugby placed four student-athletes on the Liberal Arts Championship AllConference Team, coached five swimmers to LAC Swimmer of the Week awards and led the women’s program to its first dual-meet victory in two years. He also coordinated all of the program’s social media, alumni outreach and fund raising efforts. At Army in 2012-13, Bugby served as the program’s recruiting coordinator. He also assisted Wender in training Ayman Andrews, who placed 20th in the 100 LCM butterfly at the 2012 Olympic Trials. In addition, he coached Molly Mucciarone to an Academy-record and first place finish in the 50yard freestyle at the Patriot League Championships. Mucciarone also set an Academy record in the 100-yard fly, while breaking plebe records in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly. Bugby also coached the women’s 200 freestyle relay to the program’s first women’s Patriot League relay victory since 2001 and did so in an Academy record time. Prior to that season, Bugby helped the Black Knights shatter the Academy record in the 400-yard freestyle relay. He also mentored former Army sprinter Alyssa Tran break the school standard in the 50 free. Dan Foky, one of Bugby’s top sprinters on the men’s side took gold in both the 50 free and 100 free versus Navy in 2011.
PJ Hughes is in his second year as the men’s and women’s diving coach at Army. Hughes arrived on the banks of the Hudson after spending three years as the diving coach at his alma mater, Seton Hall University. In his final season with the Pirates, Hughes was named both men’s and women’s BIG EAST Diving Coach of the Year after he coached the divers to four gold medals, three silvers, and one bronze medal during the 2014 conference championships. While at Seton Hall, all of Hughes’ divers qualified for the 2014 BIG EAST Championships and three of them qualified for the 2014 NCAA Zone A Diving Championships, the most in program history. Under Hughes, four divers, including two freshmen, qualified for the 2013 BIG EAST Championships and three qualified for the conference championships in 2012. Throughout his three-year stint coaching the Pirates, Hughes’ divers broke school records seven times. During the 2012-13 season, Hughes coached one diver through the finals at the NCAA Zone A Diving Championships. He went on to finish in the top-10 on both boards at the conference championship, becoming just the second athlete to represent Seton Hall in an A final on the conference stage. The Pirates’ historic year culminated in an impressive performance at the NCAA Zone A Regional Championship in Blacksburg, Va., as one diver placed 18th in the three-meter competition, ahead of conference champions from the Colonial Athletic Association, America East, and BIG EAST conferences. Hughes’ diver was honored as Seton Hall’s Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year at the conclusion of the academic year.
Bugby arrived at West Point after serving a one-year stint as an assistant coach with the Emmaus Aquatic Club in Emmaus, Pa. Within the last 18 months, he has also coached for Middle Atlantic Swimming, Lehigh Valley Aquatics and Freedom High School.
Apart from collegiate diving, Hughes coached varsity and junior varsity diving at York High School in 2011, and also directed the Youth Learnto-Dive program at Seton Hall University. He is an active member of the NJAHPERD and the NYS AHPERD.
While at Freedom High, he developed several All-Americans, saw three school records fall and guided the team to its first points at the PIAA state meet in 15 years.
Hughes boasts many accomplishments from his four-year diving career. He was a multiple BIG EAST Championship qualifier and served as team captain at Seton Hall for two seasons. Hughes was also a part of Seton Hall’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, all while achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2010.
Bugby served as a graduate assistant coach at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz., from 2007-09 while earning his master’s degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education. While at ASU, Bugby assisted in practice planning and the sprint and stroke power circuits.
The Livonia, N.Y., native received a Master of Science in Physical Education from Hofstra University in December of 2013.
Bugby swam collegiately at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa., from 2002-07 while pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities. In the pool, Bugby held down a world ranking in the 100 LCM backstroke (2003), while also qualifying for the 2004 Olympic trials in that event. In 2007, Bugby was the Atlantic 10 champion in the 100 SCY butterfly. Later that year, he was ranked first in the 100 SCM freestyle by the U.S. Masters Swimming organization.
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Assistant Coaches
Riley Boulden
Haley Mitchell
Assistant Coach • Second Season University of Alabama 2010
Assistant Coach • Second Season Ohio State University 2010
Riley Boulden is in his second year on the men’s and women’s swimming and diving coaching staff at the United States Military Academy. Boulden arrived at West Point after spending two years as the assistant men’s swim coach and Associate Aquatics Director at DePauw University.
Haley Mitchell is in her second year on the men’s and women’s swimming and diving coaching staff at Army. Mitchell arrived at West Point after spending three years as the assistant swim coach at Kenyon College.
While at DePauw from 2012-14, Boulden coached two top-three finishes at the North Coast Athletic Conference Championships and two top-15 finishes at the Division III NCAA Championships. The Tigers swim program boasted 13 broken school records and 18 All-America honors under Boulden’s leadership. Prior to DePauw, Boulden was a decorated member of the University of Alabama varsity swim and dive team from 2006-2010. While a part of the Crimson Tide, he set a school record in the 200-IM and achieved three Olympic Trial cuts and four World Trial cuts. Boulden finished fourth in the 200-breast at the South Eastern Conference (SEC) Championships and placed 19th in the same event at the World Trials. Three of his four seasons Boulden was named to the SEC Honor Roll and was named Alabama’s team captain in 2010. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration. The Indianapolis, Ind., native is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Sport of Recreation Management from Indiana State University.
While at Kenyon, Mitchell helped coach the men’s team to two NCAA National Championships in 2013 and 2014, while coaching the women’s team to two runner-up finishes. She coached seven individual NCAA champions, 13 Scholar All-America recipients and six NCAA PostGraduate Scholarship winners over her three seasons. Mitchell helped the Ladies break seven NCAA records, 24 Kenyon Varsity Records and four Olympic Trial cuts. Prior to her three-year stint at Kenyon, Mitchell returned to her alma mater, Ohio State University, as a volunteer assistant. In addition to coaching the Buckeyes’ varsity team for the 2010-11 season, Mitchell was also the Platinum level head coach for the Ohio State Swim Club. She also served as an instructor at the Ohio State swim camp in 2009 and with the National Youth Sports Program in 2007-08. Mitchell boasts many accomplishments from her four-year swim career as a Buckeye. Even though she was considered an endurance freestyler, she helped set varsity records in the 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relays. She was a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and was named an Academic All-Big Ten selection her final three seasons in Columbus. As a senior, Mitchell was named a captain for the 2009-10 season. The records Mitchell set in the pool enabled her to qualify for USA Swimming’s 2010 Senior Nationals in the 200-yard backstroke. She was also selected to compete for Team USA at the World Maccabiah Games in Israel in 2009, where she won four gold medals and one silver medal. The Walled Lake, Mich., native received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Ohio State Fisher College of Business in June 2010.
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pierre archambeau Vacaville, Calif. / Vacaville Senior Backstroke Systems Engineering Archambeau’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................22.08.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 100 Back................50.40.............. NAVY......................................................2013 200 Back................1:52.00........... Bucknell.................................................2013 200 Fly...................2:01.62........... Buffalo....................................................2013 2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … placed 33rd in the 50 free with a career-best time of 22.08 … finished the 100 back in 13th after touching the wall in 50.61 … also competed in the 200 back (1:57.74) … was third in the 100 back against Bucknell … placed fourth in the 100 back at the dual-meet with UMass and in the quad-meet with American, Boston U and George Mason. 2013-14: 2014 Patriot League Spring Academic Honor Roll ... clocked the team’s fourth-best time of the season (50.40) in the 100-back at the Army-Navy meet ... swam a 23.13 in the 50-back also against Navy. 2012-13: Swam mostly in back and butterfly races in his first season at West Point...placed sixth in the 100 back touching the wall at 51.30 for a personal best time and West Point’s top five time at Bucknell (Jan. 12) in addition to a sixthplace finish in the same event at Lehigh (Jan.11) ...added a fifth place showing in 100 back and in eighth in the 500 IM at LIU Post/ Columbia (Nov.17) ...placed seventh at Buffalo (Nov.10) in the 100 and 200 back in addition to a 2:02.65 performance in the 500 butterfly...placed fourth in 100 back in quad meet against BC, Rowan and UVM (Oct. 5)...a member of the 200 medely relay team which holds the all-time plebe record. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Vacaville High School in 2012 ... has school records in the 100 back, 100 breast and 200 IM ... earned All-America honors in the 100 back as a senior ... collected Academic All-America plaudits following standout senior season ... four-time all-league selection ... consistently named to the school’s honor roll ... graduated with a 4.50 grade point average. PERSONAL: Pierre Stefan Archambeau was born Jan. 23, 1994 in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... now calls Vacaville, Calif., home ... son of Kenneth and Renata Archambeau ... has one brother, Joseph (13) ... first member of his family to go to college straight out of high school ... first member of his family to pursue a military career ... lists hobbies as snowboarding, hiking, biking, boating and jet skiing ... enjoys crispitoes in the mess hall ... majoring in systems engineering.
1922-23 Waldemar Breidster 1924 George Duerr 1925 Arthur Bliss 1926 John Elliott 1927 Francis E. Howard 1928 Richard O’Keefe 1929 Charles W. Allen 1930 George Garton 1931 William A. Davis 1932 Benjamin Webster 1933 Chalmer McClelland 1934 Thompson Maury 1935 Edgar Treacy 1936 Alfred Hess 1937 Kelley Lemmon 1938 William C. Fite 1939 Robert Crandall 1940 Henry Brewerton 1941 Robert W. Garrett 1942 Frank Scofield 1943 LeRoy Wilson Jr. George Criss
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Philip S. Grant William Glynn Raymond Thayer John Hayes James Van Fleet Edwin Townsley James Smyly James Craigie John D. Smith James Pfaultz Peter Witteried William Roth Robert Quackenbush Nicholas Robinson Mahlon Kirk Gordon Goodman George Kissinger George Bare Charles Sollohub Robert B. Thomas Michael Kilroy William Landgraf
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Paul Bucha Frank Pratt Kerry O’Hara Ken Cummings William Kerr Jon Noll Jack Frink John Ferguson William Deatherage Terry Youngbluth Jeff Boatright Samuel Fogarty Ray Bosse Ted Kanamine Timothy Glenn William MacHardy Robert Ruck Jean M. LeGare Michael Klingele Ted Martin Norbert Klopsch Jerry Schlabach
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Andy Martin John Lazar John VanSant Dan Simpson Patrick Smorra David Krall Tad McIntosh Al Anderson Mark Matheson Greg Sarakatsannis Rob Roland David Bresser Andy Rieger Corey Braddock Paul Reader Pat Wright Joe Novak Mike Kennedy Brian McDowell John Martinko Kyle Petroskey
2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Lucas Meyers Pat Schmidt Ted Westfall Dennis Zilinski Kevin Burke Zach Disbrow Zach Disbrow John Hutchison Jeff Tolbert Chuck Ciliske Matt Leegan Chris Rojewski Sam Lough Dan Foky Daniel Ruckman Daniel Ruckman Brendan Lorton Joonmo Chung Matt Kane Pierre Archambeau Colin Kanzari
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colin kanzari Beavercreek, Ohio / Beavercreek Senior Breaststroke Philosophy kanzari’s TOP TIMES 100 Breast.............52.22.............. NAVY......................................................2013 200 Breast.............1:59.20........... NAVY......................................................2014 1000 Free..............10:02.15......... UConn....................................................2012 200 IM...................1:51.33........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 2014-15: All-Patriot League Second Team … was Army’s third-best contributor at the Patriot League Championships with 37 individual points … swam a B-Cut time in the 100 breast (55.18) where he placed fourth … finished sixth in the 200 breast (2:00.55) … won the B-Final of the 200 IM with a career-best time of 1:51.33 … now ranks sixth on Army’s All-Time Top 10 times list … member of the Academy record-setting 400 medley relay team … won the 100 breast and placed second in the 200 breast during the dual-meet against rival Navy … finished second in the 200 breast in the dual-meet at Lehigh … was second in both the 100 and 200 breast in the tri-meet with Columbia and Iona … swam to a second-place finish in the 100 breast against Bucknell. 2013-14: Swam the team’s best times of the season in both the 100-breast and 200-breast ... clocked a 55.22 in the 100 and a 1:59.84 in the 200 at the Army-Navy meet ... member of Academy record-setting 400-medley team relay (7:31.13) at Patriot League Championships. 2012-13: Emerged as one of Army’s top breaststrokers and 200 IM swimmers during a breakout sophomore campaign...had an impressive performance at the Patriot League Championships (Feb 21-23)...recorded three personal best times in the 200 IM (1:54.98), 100 breast (56.45) and 200 breast in the preliminary round (2:01.77)...his 100 best time ranks ninth all-time top-10 breast time at West Point...his 200 breast time made it onto the all-time top 10 times for Army... both his 100 breast and 200 breast times broke the previously held plebe records at West Point...his 200 breast is number three on the top ten all times at West Point...also recorded a sixth-placae finish in the 200 breast at the same meet... placed in the 100 breast and 200 breast at Copa Coqui for top-10 finishes... touched the wall at 58.71 for a fourth place finish in the tri-meet versus LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17)...recorded a seventh-place finish in the 1000 free and a fifth-place finish versus Buffalo (Nov. 10)...posted a sixth place finish and personal-best time in the 1000 free at UConn (Oct. 26)...victorious in the 100 breast with a second-place finish at Bucknell (Jan. 12) touching the wall at 57.67. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2012 ... won a state championship in the 200-medley relay... qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 200-breaststroke ... earned NSCA All-America honors ... traveled to Osaka, Japan, to compete ... member of the National Honor Society ... Scholastic AllAmerica honors. PERSONAL: Colin Joseph Kanzari was born Dec. 21, 1993 in Dayton, Ohio ... now calls Beavercreek, Ohio, home ... son of Carl and Anissa Kanzari ... has one sister, Katrina ... father is an active duty member of the Air Force ... maternal great grandmother, Mary Worrell, was one of the first female Naval Aviators ... fifth generation of military, but will be first to commission … completed the Combat Diver Qualification Course ... Airborne certified … member of the Dean’s List … participates in the Irregular Warfare Club … earned distinction of Best First Sergeant at Buckner (CFT) last summer … dream job is to be a Special Forces Officer … most inspirational grad is David Bernstein … Company D-3 … majoring in Philosophy.
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Zach blankenbeker
Alex dempsey
Jeffersonville, Ind. / Jeffersonville
Athens, Ga. / Prince Ave. Christian (Mercersburg) Senior Backstroke Systems Management
Senior Butterfly / Freestyle International History Blackenbker’s TOP TIMES 100 Fly...................52.07.............. Bucknell.................................................2013 100 Back................51.30.............. Bucknell.................................................2013 200 Free................1:41.99........... ECAC Championships.............................2015
Dempsey’s TOP TIMES 100 Back................52.01.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 Back................1:49.31........... Patriot League Championships..............2013 200 IM...................1:54.28........... ECAC Championships.............................2015
2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … had a career-best time in the 200 fly … placed third with a time of 1:50.26 … was 24th in the 200 free (1:41.99) … touched the wall in 4:42.25 in the 500 free … clocked two career-best times in the dual-meet against rival Navy … recorded a 1:49.80 in the 200 fly and a 4:39.42 in the 500 free … won the 200 fly in the dual-meet at Bucknell … finished first in the 500 free in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … was second in the 200 fly at the dual-meet against Lehigh … placed third in the 200 fly in the dual-meet at UMass and in the quad-meet with American, Boston U and George Mason.
2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … clocked career-best times in each of his two events … placed 11th in the 200 back with a time of 1:50.40 … touched the wall 23rd in the 200 IM (1:54.28) … won the 200 back in the dual-meet against Lehigh … placed fourth in the 200 back in the dual-meet against rival Navy … finished third in the 200 back against Bucknell.
2013-14: Climbed the record charts in the 200-fly ... now ranks seventh in Army’s top-times ... clocked a 1:49.16 at the Army-Navy meet. 2012-13: Excelled in the 100 and 200-yard butterfly during his freshman season... recorded two third-place performances in the 200 butterfly and 200 free at Lehigh (Jan. 11) and Bucknell (Jan. 12)... clocked in at 53.14 in the 100 fly against Bucknell (Jan. 12)...recorded a fourth-place finish in the 200 free at Colgate/ Lafayette Invite (Jan. 26)...pulled in three fifth-place finishes in 100 and 200 butterfly versus, Brown (Oct.5) and in meet versus LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17)... part of the 200 medely relay team which broke the plebe West Point in 2013. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Capped an outstanding career at Jeffersonville High School by qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 200 fly (long course meters) ... qualified for the 2011 U.S. Junior Nationals in the 200 fly (long course meters) ... twice named a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American in the 500 free (2011-12) ... swam to a pair of top-five finishes at the 2012 Indiana State Championships ... tabbed MVP of the Jefferson High swim team all four years ... four-time allconference selection ... graduated with high school records in the 200 free and 500 free ... President of the Jeffersonville National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Zachary David Blankenbeker was born May 30, 1993 in Jeffersonville, Ind. ... son of David and Jo Ellen Blankenbeker ... has one sister, Amelia ... hobbies include reading, studying history and playing video games ... particularly enjoys American history ... fifth straight first born male in his family ... dream job is to be a historian ... spirit animal is ais a bear ... Company F-3 ... majoring in History.
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2013-14: Clocked the team’s second-best time of the season (1:50.05) in the 200back ... swam a 24.45 in the 50-back at the Army-Navy meet ... competed in the 100-back (52.71) at the Navy Invitational. 2012-13: Had a breakout sophomore season competing in sprints with a focus on 100 and 200 back...had a personal best at the Patriot League Championships including 200 back with a time of 1:49.31...holds a top-10 record time in the 200 back...also had a fifth-place finish in the 200 back...placed second in 100 back in addition to a first place finish in 200 back at Lehigh (Jan. 11)...touched the wall at 54.16 for a fifth-place in the tri-meet versus Colgate and Lafayette (Jan. 26)...also swam in the 500 free posting a time of 5:10.95...turned in a pair of top-10 finishes during the meet versus Delaware (Jan.18)...touched the wall at 52.94 in 100 back for a fourth place finish at Bucknell...swam for a fourth-place finish at Copa Coqui (Jan.5) in the 100 back...swam for a personal best in 100 back posting at time of 52.61 in addition to a third-place finish in 200 back against Navy (Dec. 6)...competed in his respective races in meet against LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17).... finished in the top-10 in 100 and 200 back in the meet versus UConn (Oct.26)... placed sixth in 100 back (53.98) and third in 200 back (1:54.78) against American and George Mason (Jan. 19)...also swam for a time of 4:23.64 in the 400 IM... swam for a personal best in the 200 IM (1:54.48) at the Big Brown Invitational (Dec. 2)...posted a fourth-place finish in the 200 back. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four-year member of the swim team at Prince Avenue Christian School ... graduated in 2010 ... named Northeast Georgia Athlete of the Year in 2010 ... earned Scholastic All-America honors three times (2008-10) ... attended Mercersburg Academy following high school. PERSONAL: William Alexander Dempsey was born Oct. 17, 1991 in Athens, Ga. ... son of Lawrence and Rebecca Dempsey ... has one brother, Ryan (26) ... swam with current Army teammate Keeli McNeary while at Mercersburg Academy ... enjoys playing golf and baksetball in his spare time ... likes watching hockey ... spent the summer at combat dive school ... favorite mess hall meal is the salad ... loves Disney World and would live there if he could ... best advice ever given, “potential means you ain’t done it yet” ... majoring in systems management.
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austin kong
Joe Frullaney
Allen, Texas / Allen Senior Butterfly / Breaststroke Electrical Engineering
New City, N.Y. / Clarkstown North Senior Diving Kinesiology
kong’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................49.95.............. NAVY......................................................2013 100 Free................47.03.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 100 Fly...................49.95.............. NAVY......................................................2013 100 Breast.............56.46.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015
Frullaney’S TOP SCORES 1-Meter 223.50..........Colgate / Lafayette.............................................2015
2014-15: Placed fifth in the 100 fly at the Patriot League Championships with a time of 48.73 … finished 16th in the 100 breast (57.01) and 17th in the 50 free (21.10) … swam in exhibition events at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … clocked two career-best times … touched the wall in 56.46 in the 100 breast … finished the 100 free in 47.03 … won the 100 fly in the dual-meet opposite Bucknell … placed second in the 100 fly in the tri-meet with Buffalo and Michigan State … finished third in the 100 breast in the dual-meet at UMass. 2013-14: 2014 Patriot League Spring Academic Honor Roll ... swam a 20.83 in the 50-free and a 49.95 in the 100-fly at the Army-Navy meet ... completed the 100breast in 57.28 at the Bucknell Invitational. 2012-13: Spent his sophomore year competing in the 100 butterfly and 100 breast...recorded a fifth place finish in the meet versus Lehigh touching the wall at 54.72...posted two top-10 finishes in the 100 breast and 100 butterfly at Bucknell (Jan. 12)...clocked a personal-best time of 50.79 in the 100 butterfly at Navy (Dec.6)...swam in the 100 breast and butterfly in the tri-meet against LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17)...had two fourth-place finishes in his respective races versus UConn (Oct. 26)...performed well at the Big Brown Invitational (Dec. 2)...clocked in at 57.28 in the 100 breast for a first-place finish...recorded a personal-best time and a second place finish in the 100 butterfly touching the wall at 50.70. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Allen High School in 2012 with four school records ... surpassed previous school standards in the 100 fly, 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and 400 free relay ... named UIL District 7-5A Championships Male Athlete of the Meet as a senior ... selected to the all-district first team following junior and senior seasons ... collected all-region and all-state honors as a senior ... tabbed team MVP following standout senior campaign ... named school’s Junior Class Swimmer of the Year and Senior Class Swimmer of the Year in consecutive seasons ... member of the National Honor Society ... member of the National Spanish Honor Society ... named a Scholastic All-American.
2014-15: Specialized on the 1-meter for the Army diving team … earned careerhigh marks in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette where he placed second … finished fifth with a mark of 216.70 at the quad-meet with American, Boston U and George Mason. 2012-13: Was a member of the Army gymnastics team his freshman year HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Clarkstown High School North in 2012 ... was a member of the English National Honors Society ... competed in gymnastics for 12 years ... ... holds gymnastics state titles from the Junior Olympics ... spent four years with World Cup Gymnastics under Jason Hebert and present Army assistant coach Carl Schrade ... qualified for nationals in 2010 and 2012, placing 61st on pommel horse in the latter ... served as team captain in 2012 ... placed fourth on parallel bars, sixth on rings and seventh in all-around at state meet that year ... helped lead squad to state title and first place at regionals in 2010 ... earned runner-up honors at state meet on vault ... overcame injury in 2011 as squad defended state title ... crowned champion on rings and vault and garnered runner-up honors on floor exercise, pommel horse and all-around at 2008 state (level 8) championships. PERSONAL: Given name is Joseph Max Frullaney ... son of Joe and Sally Frullaney ... one brother, Eric, and sister, Carolyn ... mother played soccer internationally ... grandfather, Martin Bernstein, served in the Coast Guard and great uncle Barry Deutchman was an infantryman in the U.S. Army ... Company Honor Rep ... Company Class Rep ... Company Crest Class Rep ... earned Air Assault wings ... bears a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge ... dream job is a DPE Mil Move Instructor ... Company H-1 ... majoring in Kinesiology.
PERSONAL: Austin Yupyo Kong was born July 4, 1994 in Torrance, Calif. ... now calls Allen, Texas home ... parents are Kris and Casey Kong ... has a younger brother, Justin who attends UT- Austin ... earned Air Assault wings … serves as a Protestant Sunday School teacher … tutor for the College Reading and Learning Association … participates in the Korean-American Relations Seminar … did an internship at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and CTLT at Fort Hood with Signal Corps last summer … dream job is an NBA GM … Company I-3 … majoring in Electrical Engineering.
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Sam Mo
adam sjoholm
Great Neck, N.Y. / Great Neck South Senior Breaststroke / im Systems Engineering
Rydal, Pa. / Germantown Academy
Senior Freestyle Computer Sciences
Mo’s TOP TIMES 200 Fly...................1:42.82........... LIU Post/Columbia.................................2012 100 Breast.............56.11.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 Breast.............2:00.72........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 IM...................1:49.67........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 400IM....................4:01.94........... Patriot League Championships..............2013
Sjoholm’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................20.45.............. Navy Invitational....................................2014 100 Free................45.52.............. Patriot League Championships..............2013 200 Free................1:40.45........... NAVY......................................................2013 500 Free................4:33.63........... Patriot League Championships..............2013
2014-15: All-Patriot League Second Team … swam career-best times in each of his events at the Patriot League Championships … placed fifth in the 200 breast with a time of 2:00.72 … improved to the No. 5 slot on Army’s All-Time Top 10 times list … finished the 200 IM (1:49.67) in seventh … jumped to the No. 2 position on the top times list … touched the wall 11th in the 100 breast with a time of 56.11 … now ranks ninth on the top times list … swam exhibition for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … clocked a career-best time of 21.84 in the 50 free … won both the 200 fly and 200 breast in the dual-meet at UMass … finished first in the 200 fly at the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … won the 200 breast in the dual-meet at Lehigh … placed second in the 200 breast during the dual-meet at Bucknell.
2014-15: Competed for Army at the Patriot League Championships … placed 14th in the 100 free with a time of 46.18 … finished the 50 free in 22nd with a time of 21.31 … clocked a 1:42.87 in the 200 free to place 23rd … member of the Academy record-setting 200 free relay team … went first in the 50 free and second in the 100 free in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … finished second in the 100 free in the dual-meet against Bucknell … placed fifth in the 100 free in the dual-meet with rival Navy … was fourth in the 200 free opposite Lehigh.
2013-14: All-Patriot League Second Team ... swam the top-time in the 100-back (49.71) ... breaking an Academy Record ... clocked the team’s second-best time of the season in the 200-breast (2:01.54) and in the 100-fly (48.58) ... member of Academy record-setting 400-medley team relay (3:17.81) at Patriot League Championships.
2012-13: Part of two relay teams which hold the Academy record in the 400 free and 800 free relays...opened his freshman year in the 100, 200 and 500 free races...recorded three personal-best times at the Patriot League Championships (Feb. 23) including a time of 4:33.63 in the preliminaries of the 500 free, a 10th place finish in the 100 free with a time of 45.52 and a time of 1:40.77 in the preliminaries of the 200 free...recorded a third-place finish in the 200 free at Lehigh (Jan. 11)...posted a fifth and third place finish at the quad-meet versus Boston, Rowan and Vermont (Oct. 5)...came in first-place in the 100 free versus Colgate and Lafayette (Jan. 26)...captured a seventh place finish in the 50 free at Delaware (Jan. 18) touching the wall at 22.25...recorded three fourth-place finishes in the 100 and 200 free at Bucknell (Jan. 12), Navy (Dec. 6) and LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17)...swam for a third place finish in the 100 free touching the wall at 47.86 in the meet against American and George Mason (Jan. 19).
2012-13: Swam his way onto the all-conference second team in the 2012-13 in his first year at Army...had an impressive outing at the Patriot League Championships...recorded a time of 1:50.94 in the 200 IM for a personal best, the number two spot on the all-time top 10 and plebe record lists at Army...also had a personal-best time in the 400 IM touching the wall at 4:01.94 in the preliminary round, a time that made the all-time top ten...added a seventh place finish in the 200 breast...posted a second and third-place finish in the quad-meet versus Boston, Rowan and Vermont (Oct. 5)...came in fourth in the 100 back in the trimeet versus Colgate and Lafayette (Jan. 26)...had two second-place finishes in the 200 breast (2:09.33) and 200 IM (1:56.95) in the meet versus Delaware (Jan. 18)...recorded two top-10 finishes in the meet versus Navy (Dec. 6)...had an exceptional performances in the tri-meet against LIU Post and Columbia...posted a fourth place finish and a personal-best finish in the 200 butterfly touching the wall at 1:52.82...also had both a first and second-place finish in the 200 IM and 200 breast...posted a first place finish in the 200 breast and a fouth-place finish in the 200 IM at Buffalo (Nov. 10)...won the gold in the 200 butterfly, silver in the 200 IM and bronze in the 200 breast in the meet versus UConn(Oct. 26)...recorded a third-place finish in the 200 butterfly touching the wall at 1:54.97 in the tri-meet versus American and George Mason (Jan. 19)...recorded a personal-best time at the Big Brown Invitational in the 200 breast preliminaries touchingthe wall at 2:03.36...had a personal-best performance in the 200 breast posting a time of 2:03.36.
2013-14: 2014 Patriot League Spring Academic Honor Roll ... swam the team’s fifth-best time of the season in both the 100 and 200-free ... clocked a 45.95 in the 100-free and a 45.95 in the 200-free at the Army-Navy meet ... swam the 50free in the 21.45 at the Navy Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from the Germantown Academy in 2012 ... earned All-America honors while swimming for the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club. PERSONAL: Matthew Adam Carl Sjoholm was born July 28, 1993 in Lund, Sweden ... now calls Rydal, Pa., home ... son of Dr. Lars Ola and Erin Sjoholm ... has two sisters, Madeline and Hanna ... Hanna attends Temple University ... began swimming competitively when he was 12 years old ... lived in Sweden until he was six years old ... is fluent in Swedish ... Airborne certified … attended Combat Diver Qualification Course … member of the Dean’s List … Company I-3 … majoring in Computer Science.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Great Neck South High School in 2012 ... broke county records in the 200-IM and 100-breast... named team MVP three straight years, earning the honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. PERSONAL: Samuel Mo was born Oct. 28, 1994 in Queens, N.Y. ... now calls Great Neck, N.Y., home ... son of Frank and May Mo ... has two brothers, Joe and teammate Daniel ... was afraid of the water as a child and did not get into a pool until he was eight years old ... immediately fell in love with the sport at that point ... enjoys playing basketball and soccer in his free time ... prefers Grant over the mess hall ... wishes there was music played under water during events ... major is systems engineering.
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Chris szekely
Nick treiberg
Doylestown, Pa. / La Salle
Bakersfield, Calif. / Centennial
Senior Freestyle International Relations
Senior Freestyle / IM Electrical Engineering
Szekely’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................19.88.............. NAVY......................................................2013 100 Free................43.81.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 Free................1:37.01........... NAVY......................................................2013 100 Fly...................49.99.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015
trEiberg’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................20.64.............. NAVY......................................................2013 100 Free................45.92.............. Bucknell.................................................2013 100 Breast.............55.97.............. ECAC Championship...............................2015
2014-15: Continued to show dominance in the pool … was the No. 1 performer at the Patriot League Championships with the most individual points earned of any competitor … swept in the sprint events, earning first place in both the 50 and 100 free and earned an NCAA “B” cut time … in the 100 free, he clocked an Academy record-setting time of 43.81, besting the previous record set in 1988 by 0:00.32 seconds … member of three relay teams with Academy records … was awarded All-Patriot League First Team accolades for the second consecutive year … named the Most Valuable Male of the swim and dive team … earned AAA Athlete of the Week honors twice this season, Patriot League Athlete of the Week accolades once and ECAC Athlete of the Week honors twice. 2013-14: All-Patriot League First … broke two Academy records in freestyle events … set new standards in the 50-free (19.88) at the Army -Navy meet and in the 200-free (1:37.01) at the Patriot League Championships … had the team’s top-time of the season in the 100-free (44.16 … member of Academy recordsetting 800-free team relay (6:37.18) at Patriot League Championships. 2012-13: Enjoyed an impressive freshman campaign … named to All-Patriot League second team after anchoring two top-10 showings at the conference meet … broke three plebe records, one relay record … moved into Army’s all-time top-10 in four different disciplines … excelled in freestyle events including the 100, 200 and 500 … capped off his freshman year with two personal-best, all-time top-10 and plebe record times at the Patriot League Championships (Feb.23) … clocked in at 20.60 in the 50 free and 44.85 in the 100 free … also took a fourthplace finish in the 200 free … finished first in the 100 and 200 free races in addition to a third-place finish in the 500 free against Lehigh (Jan. 11) … swept all three races at the Bucknell meet (Jan. 12) … took first in the 100 free and second in the 50 free at Copa Coqui (Jan. 5) … had a personal-best time and a secondplace finish in the 200 free touching the wall at 1:38.34 … also took second in the 100 free and third in the 500 free … earned gold in the 200 free, silver in the 100 free and bronze in the 500 free in the tri-meet versus LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17) … posted two first-place finishes in the 100 and 500 free and a second-place finish in the 200 free at Buffalo (Nov. 10) … came in first in the 200 free, second in the 500 free and third in the 100 free versus UConn (Oct. 26) … had two firstplace finishes in the 50 and 100 free in the tri-meet against American and George Mason (Jan. 19).
2014-15: Did not see any varsity action ... swam exhibition for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships where he recorded two career-best swims ... clocked a 47.96 in the 100 free ... recorded a 1:54.22 in the 200 IM ... competed in the 400 IM where he touched the wall in 4:07.90. 2013-14: Swam the team’s second-best time of the season in the 50-free ... clocked a 20.64 at the Army-Navy meet ... recorded a top-time in the 100-free (45.92) at the Patriot League Championships as well as clocking a 56.53 in the 100-breast. 2012-13: Focused on sprints and individual medely races throughout his freshman year...recorded a time of 22.64 in the 50 free and 48.68 in his first meet versus Boston, Rowan and VMU (Oct. 5)...posted a third-place finish in the 100 free versus Colgate and Lafayette (Jan. 26)...had a personal-best time (1:03.32) in the 500 IM in the tri-meet versus LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17) ...finished seventh in the 50 free at Buffalo (Nov. 10)...had an outstanding meet at the Bucknell Invitational (Feb. 2) with a second place finish and personal-best time in the 100 free with a time of 46.50...posted a first place finish in the 50 free touching the wall at 20.90 in addition to a second place finish in the 200 IM recording a time of 1:56.91. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Centennial High School in 2012 ... has seven school records ... earned all-area honors ... tabbed an All-American ScholarAthlete ... lists winning the 100-yard breaststroke at the conference championship meet as his best swimming moment ... collected the President’s Award for Academic Excellence ... member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Nicholas Per Treiberg was born May 13, 1994 in Bakersfield, Calif. ... parents are Terry and Denise Treiberg ... has one brother, Alexander, and one sister, Katarina ... Alexander swims at California Baptist ... earned Air Assault wings … spent last summer at a CTLT at Fort Riley with Aviation … spirit animal is the frog … Company F-4 … majoring in Electrical Engineering.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from LaSalle College High School in 2012 ... twice earned All-America honors ... achieved All-America status following junior and senior seasons as a member of the national championship-winning 200 free relay team (first in the country) ... named all-state as a sophomore, junior and senior ... tabbed all-Catholic each of his four seasons ... placed second in the state (PIAA) in both the 200 free and 500 free as a senior ... also helped the 200 free relay and 400 free relay teams to state titles as a senior … 400 free relay team was the third fastest in the country. PERSONAL: Christopher Laszlo Szekely was born July 14, 1994 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... son of Les and Jeanne Szekely ... has two sisters, Allie and Steph ... has one brother, Matthew ... spent part last summer on a service trip to El Salvador … was also a company commander for CBT II … dream job is to be an FA officer and eventually teach, go into politics or work in the movie/television industry … spirit animal is Jeff the mannequin … Company D-4 … majoring in International Relations.
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RICHARD XUE
Aaron Yoshizuka
Centreville, Va. / Westfield
Fountain Valley, Calif. / Fountain Valley
Senior Butterfly / IM Chinese / Human Geography
xue’s TOP TIMES 1000 Free..............9:53.28........... LIU Post/Columbia.................................2012 1650 Free..............16.01.84......... Patriot League Championships..............2012 400 IM...................4:02.07........... NAVY......................................................2013 2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … placed sixth in the 200 fly with a time of 1:51.48 … finished the 400 IM in 4:03.55 to place 12th as Army’s top finisher … also competed in the 200 IM where he touched the wall in 1:55.16 … placed fifth in the 200 fly and 400 IM in the quad-meet with American, Boston U and George Mason … finished third in the 100 fly in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … was fourth in the 200 fly at Bucknell and fourth in the 400 IM at Lehigh. 2013-14: Finished with the team’s second-best time of the season in the 400-IM (4:02.07) at the Navy Invitational ... clocked the team’s fifth-best time of the season (16:35.64) in the 1650-free at the Frank Elm Invitational. 2012-13: Broke out as a long distance swimmer during his freshman campaign... posted a personal-best time in the 1650 free at the Patriot League Championships (Feb. 23) clocking in at 16.01.84...scored with a ninth place finish in the 200 fly...was runner-up in the 1000 free at Boston, Rowan and vermont (Oct. 5)... scored in two races in the tri-meet versus Colgate and Lafayette (Jan. 26)...pulled out two top-10 finishes at Delaware (Jan. 18)... came in fifth place in the 200 IM against Navy (Dec. 6) and in the 1000 free at Bucknell (Jan. 12)...clocked in a personal-best time in the 1000 free touching the wall at 9:53.28 in the tri-meet versus LIU Post and Columbia (Nov. 17)...pulled in a fifth-place finish in the 1000 free at UConn (Oct. 26) and 200 IM clocking a personal-best time of 1:58.48... pulled in two top-10 finishes in the 1000 free and 400 IM in the tri-meet versus American and George Mason (Jan. 19). HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Westfield High School with Honors in 2012 ... helped team win the state championship as a junior in 2011 ... earned AllAmerica honors in the 200 IM that same season ... two-time U.S. Open qualifier (2011-12) ... was an NSCA 200 fly finalist in 2011 and 2012 ... named a Potomac Valley Scholar-Athlete three times (2009-11) ... served as team captain during senior campaign ... collected Westfield High Achievement Awards in finance and business management. PERSONAL: Richard Xue was born May 13, 1994 in Jersey City, N.J. ... now calls Centreville, Va., home ... parents are Henry Xue and Shuhong Zhao ... earned Air Assault wings … participated in CLDT, CTLT at Fort Hood last summer and did an AIAD with USIP … dream job is to be a businessman … Company E-1 … majoring in Chinese and Human Geography.
Senior Diving Engineering Management
yOSHIZUKA’S TOP SCORES 1-Meter 156.75..........UMass................................................................2014 3-Meter 131.70..........UMass................................................................2014 2014-15: Was only able to participate in two meets this season due to an injury … ranked sixth on the 1-meter in the dual-meet opposite UMass with marks of 156.75 … placed seventh on the 3-meter with 131.70 points … was 10th on the 1-meter at the tri-meet with Buffalo and Michigan State … earned a mark of 136.70. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated with Honors in 2012 ... member of the SCATS Huntington Beach gymnastics club for 12 years under coaches Grigor Chalikyan and Albert Avchian ... regular participant at the Region 1 Championships competing in the all-around. PERSONAL: Aaron Masao Yoshizuka was born May 24, 1994 in Newport Beach, Calif. ... now calls Fountain Valley, Calif., home ... son of Warren and Judy Yoshizuka ... one brother, Kyle … recruited for and member of USMA gymnastics squad for two years ... has overcome multiple injuries … most inspirational grad is Hal Moore … had CLDT and CTLT at Fort Hood last summer … pre-meet superstition; can’t warm up on the left board … dream job is to own his own business … spirit animal is the panda … Company F-4 … majoring in Systems Engineering.
Mark Curley Killeen, Texas / Robert M.Shoemaker Junior Freestyle / Butterfly Psychology curley’s TOP TIMES 50 Free..................21.37.............. NAVY......................................................2013 100 Free................46.68.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 100 Fly...................50.65.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 2014-15: Did not see any varsity action … swam exhibition for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … clocked two career-best times … recorded a 46.68 in the 100 free and a 50.65 in the 100 fly … also competed in the 50 free time trials at ECACs and touched the wall in 21.51. 2013-14: Swam a 21.37 in the 50-free at the Army-Navy meet ... clocked a 47.92 in the 100-free at the Navy Invitational ... competed in the 100-fly (52.41) at the Navy Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated Shoemaker High School in 2013 ... was named the 2012 Athlete of the Meet in Texas District 12-5A ... earned the title of Shoemaker high school team’s Most Valuable Player for three years in a row (2011-13 ... a member of the Nitro swimming club under Tim O’Brien ... swam in the 2011 Junior National championships for club team and contributed to becoming the top eight team in the nation.
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meet the black Knights PERSONAL: Mark Chandler Curley was born on July 13, 1995 in Ford Hood, Texas ... now calls Killeen, Texas home ... son of Brian and Melanie Curley ... father is retired Army SFC Brian Curley ... has two siblings, Brandon and Mia ... Brandon swims for Henderson State ... related to 1968 Olympics 100M butterfly gold medalist Doug Russell ... completed Combat Dive school last summer ... dream job is a high school swim coach ... earned Air Assault wings ... Company C-1 ... majoring in Engineering Psychology.
Joseph Daniels
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated Ninety-Six High in 2013 ... two time SCHSL wrestling state champion (2012-13) ... worked to become the 2012 SCHSL pole vault state champion ... received a ROTC scholarship to Clemson University upon graduation ... ran for the Ninety Six high school track team under head coach Eric Larkins ... first began diving in sophomore year of high school. PERSONAL: Edward Fritz Emery II was born on Oct. 20, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... now calls Greendwood, S.C., home ... son of Ed and Sheila Emery ... has three siblings Elexis, Eric and Elliot ... earned Air Assault wings ... most inspirational grad is Coach K because of his amazing career ... is a private pilot ... spirit animal is the eagle because of it is a symbol of patriotism ... recovered from a fractured back from a football accident ... Company A-3 ... majoring in System Engineering.
Aledo, Texas / All Saints Episcopal Junior Breaststroke Life Sciences
Clay Harmon Raliegh, N.C. / Enloe Junior Freestyle Electrical Engineering
daniels’ TOP TIMES 50 Free..................21.96.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 100 Breast.............54.98.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 Breast.............2:00.12........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 2014-15: Clocked career-best times in each of his three events at the Patriot League Championships … placed third in the 200 breast after touching the wall in 2:00.12 … moved to the No. 4 slot on Army’s All-Time Top 10 times list … was eighth in the 100 breast with a time of 54.98 placing him in the No. 3 position on the top times list … recorded a 21.96 in the 50 free … won the 100 and 200 breast in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … placed second in the 100 breast in the dual-meet at UMass … finished fourth in the both the 100 and 200 breast in the dual-meet against rival Navy. 2013-14: Set a Plebe Record in the 100-breast ... clocked a 56.42 at the Navy Invitational ... swam a 2:08.47 in the 200-breast at the Army-Navy meet ranking him fifth on the team’s top-times list for the season. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from All Saints Episcopal in 2013 ... competed in the Olympic trials for 200M breast ... is a Junior Nationals finalist in the 200M breaststroke ... was formerly coached by Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer ... swam on the Fort Worth Area Swim Team, coached by Rou Forrest. PERSONAL: Joseph Richard Daniels was born on Nov. 17, 1994 in Fort Worth, Texas ... now calls Aledo, Texas, home ... son of Joe and Dana Daniels ... has three siblings, Richelle, Nicholas and Camilla ... member of the Dean’s List ... most inspiration grad is Brandan Lorton because he is a warrior ... dream job is to become a doctor ... Company G-2 ... majoring in Management.
harmon’s TOP TIMES 200 Free................1:45.54........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 500 Free................4:35.33........... Patriot League Championships..............2014 1000 Free..............9:30.10........... NAVY......................................................2013 1650 Free..............15:46.88......... Patriot League Championships..............2014 400 IM...................4:00.76........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 2014-15: Placed seventh in the 1650 free at the Patriot League Championships after touching the wall in 15:51.21 … finished 10th in the 400 IM with a careerbest time of 4:00.76 … resides in the No. 6 position on Army’s All-Time Top 10 times list … swam in the 500 free (4:35.67) at the conference championships … also competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships ... clocked career-best times in the 200 free and 200 breast … recorded a 2:09.64 in the 200 breast … swam an exhibition time of 1:45.54 in the 200 free … had a career-best time in the 1000 free in the dual-meet versus rival Navy … touched the wall in 9:23.30 to move up to the No. 3 slot on the top times list … placed second in the 1000 free in the tri-meet against Columbia and Iona … was third in the 1000 free in the dual-meet at Bucknell. 2013-14: 2014 Patriot League Spring Academic Honor Roll ... prominent distance swimmer ... clocked a 4:35.33 at the Patriot League (PL) Championships in the 500-free ... swam the team’s second-best time in the 1000-free (9:30.10) at the Army-Navy meet and in the 1650-free (15:46.88) at the PL Championships ... he now ranks fourth all-time in the 1650-free at Army. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Three time all-conference champion...was Enloe High School’s team captain during his senior year...named high school team’s Most Valuable Player twice...earned all-awards in Cap 8 League in North Carolina... named to Academic All-Conference for four years in Cap 8...coached by Paul Silver on the Marlins of Raleigh Club Swim Team.
Edward emery Greenwoood, S.C. / Ninety-Six Junior Diving Systems Engineering emery’s TOP scores 1-Meter 228.98..........Bucknell..............................................................2014 3-Meter 216.82..........Lehigh............................................................1/10/14
PERSONAL: Clay Harmon was born December 20, 1994 in Chicago, Ill. ... now calls Raleigh, N.C., home ... son of John and Betsy Harmon ... has a twin sister, Bailey who attends NC State ... is Airborne certified ... bears a wreath and star on his uniform ... traveled to Israel for an AIAD last summer ... dream job is to work on alternative energy production research ... lives by the words, “integrity, loyalty and respect” ... Company I-2 ... majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
2014-15: Placed 16th in both diving events at the Patriot League Championships … earned 181.85 points on the 1-meter … awarded 205.6 points on the 3-meter … scored a career-high off the 1-meter (228.98) in the dual-meet at Bucknell where he placed third … career-high mark off the 3-meter (214.80) in the dual-meet against rival Navy.
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Devin McCall Wenonah, N.J. / Gloucester Catholic Junior Freestyle / Butterfly Undeclared mccall’s TOP TIMES 100 Free................45.79.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 Free................1:38.92........... NAVY......................................................2013 500 Free................4:30.73........... Patriot League Championships..............2014 200 IM...................1:52.02........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 2014-15: Placed eighth in the 200 free at the Patriot League Championships after touching the wall in 1:39.67 … finished 10th in the 200 fly with a career-best time of 1:51.15 … member of the Academy record-setting 800 free relay team … also competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … clocked two career-best times … finished eighth in the 100 free with a time of 45.79 … recorded a 1:52.02 in the 200 IM to place 16th … won the 100 free in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … finished second in the 200 free in the dual-meets at Lehigh and Bucknell … was second in the both the 100 and 200 free in the quad-meet with American, Boston U and George Mason … placed third in the 500 free in the dual-meet at UMass … touched the wall third in the 200 free at the tri-meet with Columbia and Iona … finished the 200 free in fourth in the dual-meet opposite rival Navy. 2013-14: All-Patriot League Second Team ... successful freshman campaign as a mid-distance swimmer ... swam the team’s top-time in the 500-free (4:30.73) at the Patriot League Championships ... was second-best on the team in the 200-free (1:38.92) ... member of Academy record-setting 800-free team relay (6:37.18) at Patriot League Championships. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Part of the first-team all-state 500 free … Swimmer of the Year … first team All-South Jersey and first team all-conference for 200 free … named Gloucester High School’s Most Valuable Swimmer for three consecutive years (2011-13) … voted Gloucester County Times Swimmer of the Year from 2011-12 … swam under the instruction of coach Matthew for the Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club … Scholastic All-American (2012-13) and an Honor Roll member. PERSONAL: Devin Xavier McCall was born on July 26, 1994 in Wenonah, N.J. … son of Hugh and Patty McCall … one of four siblings, Kellene, Sean and Maximillan … Sean and Kellene are both graduates of LaSalle University … earned Air Assault wings … volunteers at the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, N.J. … decorated surfing career … most inspirational grad is David Bernstein … spirit animal is the lion … dream job is to work on the beach … Company A-1 … majoring in Engineering Management.
daniel Mo Great Neck, N.Y. / Great Neck South Junior Backstroke / Butterfly Undeclared mo’s TOP TIMES 100 Back................50.48.............. NAVY......................................................2014 200 Back................1:51.00........... NAVY......................................................2013 200 Fly...................1:54.18........... NAVY......................................................2014 200 IM...................1:54.10........... NAVY......................................................2014
2013-14: Swam the team’s fourth-best time of the season in the 200-back ... clocked a 1:51.00 at the Army-Navy meet ... places him 10th all-time on Army’s top-times list ... member of Plebe record setting 400-medley relay (3:26.17) set at the Frank Elm Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Great Neck South High School in 2013 … earned the Outstanding Swimmers Award and Physical Education Award as a senior … County’s Most Outstanding Swimmer … collected all-conference, allcounty and all-division accolades from 2008-13. PERSONAL: Daniel G. Mo was born on Nov. 9, 1995 in Queens, N.Y. … now calls Great Neck, N.Y., home … son of May and Frank Mo … has two brothers, Joe and teammate Samuel Mo … chose West Point to do something different and obtain great opportunities … most memorable training experience was in Puerto Rico with the team … earned Air Assault wings … was a CBT I Squad Leader last summer … Company F-1 … majoring in Chinese and Economics.
Sean regan Fort Washington, Pa. / La Salle Junior Butterfly / IM Undeclared regan’s TOP TIMES 100 Fly...................48.86.............. NAVY......................................................2014 200 Fly...................1:46.79........... NAVY......................................................2014 200 IM...................1:50.99........... Patriot League Championships..............2014 2014-15: Was Army’s top finisher in the 200 fly at the Patriot League Championships … placed fourth with a time of 1:48.29 … finished seventh in the 100 fly after touching the wall in 49.06 … also competed in the 200 IM (1:53.67) where he placed 17th … set an Academy record in the 200 fly during the dual-meet against rival Navy … touched the wall in 1:46.79 … placed second in the 200 fly in the dual-meet versus UMass and Navy. 2013-14: All-Patriot League Second Team ... set two Plebe records and one Academy record this season ... tops the Academy and Plebe charts in the 200-fly (1:47.03) ... set a new standard for Plebes in the 100-fly clocking a 49.06 pace at the Patriot League Championships ... also a top competitor in the 200-IM ranking fourth-best on the team (1:50.99) ... member of Plebe record setting 400-medley relay (3:26.17) set at the Frank Elm Invitational. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from the La Salle College High School in 2013 ... All-American in 100 fly and 200 IM ... PIAA State Champion 100 fly … holds school record in the 100-fly during his State Championship race ... led high school as team captain in two state championships...was a member of the CBST club team under head coach Stu Kukla ... swam with teammate Chris Szekely on both La Salle College and CBST for three years. PESONAL: Sean Michael Regan was born on March 4, 1995 in Havertown, Pa. ... now resides in Fort Washington, Pa. ... son of Michael and Sarah Regan ... one of five siblings, Erin, Joseph, Aileen and Kelly ... sister Erin swims at Mount St. Mary’s, while Joseph attends West Chester ... completed Combat Diver Qualification Course … earned Air Assault wings … most inspirational grads are Brendon Lorton and Dan Ruckman for believing in him … dream job is to lifeguard on the ocean … Company G-2 … majoring in Engineering Management.
2014-15: Placed 14th in the 100 fly at the Patriot League Championships … touched the wall in 50.07 … finished 17th in the 100 back with a time of 51.76 … also competed in the 200 IM (1:54.21) where he placed 23rd … finished second in the 100 fly in the dual-meet at Bucknell … was second in the 200 IM against
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Jason Rodriguez Irvine, Calif. / Northwood
Sophomore Butterfly / IM
rodriguez’s TOP TIMES 200 Fly...................1:47.96........... NAVY......................................................2014 200 IM...................1:51.41........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 400 IM...................4:02.41........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 2014-15: Clocked career-best times at the Patriot League Championships in the individual medley events and the 200 fly … placed ninth in the 200 fly after touching the wall in 1:50.64 … was 11th in the 200 IM with a time of 1:51.41 … finished the 400 IM in 4:02.41 for a 12th-place finish … placed second in the 200 fly at Bucknell and in the tri-meet with Columbia and Iona … was second in the 200 IM in the dual-meet against rival Navy … finished third in the 200 fly in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Three-time All-American while swimming at Northwood High School ... holds five school records (100 fly, 100 back, 200 IM, and two team relays) ... earned the Varsity High Point Award in 2011, 2013 and 2014 ... received the Humanities Academic Excellence & Merit Award ... 11-year member of the Irvine Novaquatics Swim Club, still holds club records ... athlete representative for Southern California Swimming (LSC) from 2012-14 ... qualified to represent LSC for the North American Challenge Cup between 2008 and 2012 in Mexico, Canada and Japan ... participated in both the winter and summer Junior Nationals. PERSONAL: Jason Andrew Rodriguez was born on Nov. 20, 1996 in Santa Monica, Calif. ... now calls Irvine, Calif., home ... son of Jesse and Arlene Rodriguez ... grandfather served in the U.S. Air Force ...uncle, Anthony Bolante is an Aviation Colonel … prior to learning how to swim Jason nearly drowned ... earned Air Assault wings … gets more sleep than the average cadet … most inspirational grad was Joon Chung because he gave 110% in everything he did … dream job is to become an Apache Pilot … Company G-2 … majoring in Nuclear Engineering.
Evin Rude Fairfax Station, Va. / Greystone Prep Sophomore Freestyle / IM
Rude’s TOP TIMES 100 Free................45.61.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 Free................1:39.14........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 100 Back................49.15.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 Back................1:49.09........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 IM...................1:51.33........... Patriot League Championships..............2015
position on the top times list … recorded career-best times in the 100 free (45.61) and the 200 IM (1:51.33) … ranks tied for seventh in the 200 IM on the top times list … had a career-best time in the 500 free in the dual-meet against rival Navy … recorded a time of 4:28.73 to rank second on the top times list … won the 200 IM in the dual-meet at UMass … had a first-place finish in the 500 free in the tri-meet with Columbia and Iona and in the dual-meet opposite Lehigh … won the 200 free at Bucknell and in the quad-meet versus American, Boston U and George Mason … was first in the 100 back in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated the Greystone Preparatory School in 2014 … went to South County High School until 2014 ... was team MVP for four years, 2010-13 ... team captain in 2013 ... holds eight school records ... state champion in the 500 free ... previously swam with teammate Richard Xue. PERSONAL: Evin Gordon Rude was born on Sept. 20, 1995 in Killeen, Texas ... now calls Fairfax Station, Va., home ... son of Erik and Sohee Rude ... father, Erik G. serves in the Medical Service Corps ... Airborne certified … dream job is to be a chef … spirit animal is the raccoon … Company A-3 … majoring in Systems Engineering.
Josh Sembrano Hasbrouk Heights, N.J. / Bergen Catholic Sophomore Backstroke / Butterfly
Sembrano’s TOP TIMES 100 Back................48.97.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 200 Back................1:48.00........... Patriot League Championships..............2015 100 Fly...................50.08.............. Patriot League Championships..............2015 2014-15: Army’s top freshman competitor at the Patriot League Championships … earned 35 points for the Black Knights at the conference meet … named to the All-Patriot League Second Team … clocked two Academy and two plebe records in the backstroke events … touched the wall fourth in the 100 back with a time of 48.97 to set new standards … placed sixth in the 200 back after clocking a recordsetting 1:48.00 … was a member of the record-setting 400 medley relay team … competed in the 100 fly where he recorded a personal-best 50.08 … won the 100 and 200 back in the quad-meet against American, Boston U and George Mason … finished third in the 100 back in the dual-meet against rival Navy. HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB: Graduated Bergen Catholic in 2014 ... team captain for two years ... Swimmer of the Year ... two-time Scholastic All-American ... First-Team All-County and All-League. PERSONAL: Joshua Raphael Sembrano was born Dec. 1, 1995 in Secaucus, N.J. ... son of Ruben and Ruth Sembrano ... two sisters, Kim and Rebecca ... Kim is a plebe on the swim team ... has spent the last three years coaching swimming ... most inspirational grad is Douglas MacArthur because he did so much for the Philippines and its development as a country … sleeping on the floor is a premeet superstition … spirit animal is the cheetah … Company F-2 … majoring in Management.
2014-15: Competed for Army at both the Patriot League Championships and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … recorded two career-best times at the Patriot League Championships … finished in seventh in the 200 free at the after touching the wall in 1:39.14 … resides at the No. 8 position on Army’s All-Time Top 10 times list … placed 10th in the 200 back with a careerbest 1:49.09 … one of Army’s three swimmers in the event to clock a time lower than existing Academy record … now ranks third on the top times list … placed ninth in the 500 free (4:28.85) as Army’s top finisher … member of both the 400 free and 800 free relay teams that broke the Academy records … placed second in the 100 back at ECACs with a career-best time of 49.15 … resides at the No. 2
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Garrett Simon
Ander Thompson
Chesapeake, Va. / Oscar Smith
Centennial, Colo. / Cherry Creek
Sophomore Freestyle / IM
Sophomore Breaststroke / IM
SIMON’s TOP TIMES 100 Free................50.15.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 500 Free................4:42.12........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 1650 Free..............16:05.77......... ECAC Championships.............................2015 400 IM...................4:07.90........... ECAC Championships.............................2015
THOMPSON’s TOP TIMES 100 Free................47.96.............. ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 IM...................1:54.22........... ECAC Championships.............................2015
2014-15: Boasted the highest team GPA ... Thayers Scholar nominee ... competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships where he recorded three career-best swims … recorded a 4:42.12 in the 500 free … swam the mile (1650 free) in 16:05.88 … finished the 400 IM in 4:07.90 … won the 1000 free in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … was second in the 1000 free against Lehigh … placed third in the 1650 free in the quad-meet opposite American, Boston U and George Mason. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Valedictorian of Oscar Smith High School in 2014 ... Scholastic All-America ... captain of the Old Dominion Aquatic Club (ODAC) 2013-14 ... ODAC record holder ... 2014 Bill Peak Annual Scholarship winner through ODAC ... Oscar Smith High School 2014 Valedictorian, 2014 Science Student of the Year, 2014 International Baccalaureate Program Diploma recipient. PERSONAL: Garrett Kenji Simon was born on Nov. 4, 1996 in Round Rock, Texas ... now calls Chesapeake, Va., home ... son of Dana and Alissa Simon ... both parents are USMA graduates ... father, Dana graduated in ‘84 and is now a Commander O-5 in the U.S. Navy ... mother, Alissa graduated in ‘87 ... has one brother, Derek ... earned AY15 PL100 and PL150 Beach honors … parents are most inspirational grads … dream job is to be a Particle Physicist at the Jefferson Lab Accelerator in Va. … Company G-2 … majoring in Physics.
2014-15: Did not see any varsity action … swam exhibition for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships where he recorded two career-best swims … clocked a 47.96 in the 100 free … recorded a 1:54.22 in the 200 IM … competed in the 400 IM where he touched the wall in 4:07.90. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Won team MVP his senior year and the hardest worker award as a freshman and sophomore ... achieved MVP of the water polo team in 2013 ... honored with the Captain’s Award as a sophomore and the Phillip Duffard Award as a junior ... won Most Improved Player at States his senior season ... All-America honors for performance in the 400-free relay of 3:04 ... voted team captain his junior and senior seasons … Academic All-State with high honors ... graduated with higher than a 4.0 ... Academic All-America, water polo high achievement from the national qualifying team. PERSONAL: Ander Jon Thompson was born on June 28, 1996 in Denver Colo. ... son of Brad and Dawn Thompson ... two siblings, Margaux and Alex ... came to West Point because he wanted to be a better leader and to serve the great people of the United States of America ... earned Air Assault wings … volunteers for Adaptive Adventures … favorite emoji is the American flag … Company D-2 … majoring in Civil Engineering.
Pat Wall
Michael Stanchi
Sarasota, Fla. / Riverview
Sophomore Breaststroke / IM
Bellevue, Wash. / International
Sophomore Freestyle / Backstroke
Stanchi’s TOP TIMES 100 Back................1:49.65........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 200 Back................1:49.65........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 500 Free................4:46.40........... ECAC Championships.............................2015 2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships where he recorded three career-best swims … placed sixth in the 100 back with a time of 1:49.65 … finished the 500 free in 4:46.40 to place 35th … clocked a 1:49.65 in the 200 back … placed second in the 200 back in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette … finished fourth in the 200 back against Lehigh. HIGH SCHOOL / CLUB: Graduated from the International School in 2014 ... achieved scholastic All-America honors in 2012 and 2013 ... was an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2014. PERSONAL: Michael E. Stanchi was born March 3, 1996 in Bellevue, Wash. ... son of David and Linda Stanchi ... two brothers, Paolo (21) and Marco (17) ... favorite spot at West Point are at the bleachers by the lawn ... thinks swimming would be better if there was only backstroke and freestyle ... enjoys riding motorcycles ... can speak two other languages ... major is undeclared.
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harmon’s TOP TIMES 100 Breast.............1:00.51........... Terrier Invitational..................................2014 2014-15: Competed for Army at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships … placed 14th in the 100 breast with a time of 56.81 … clocked a 2:05.31 in the 200 breast to place 16th … recorded a 1:54.36 in the 200 IM where he placed 24th … placed fourth in the 200 breast in the tri-meet with Colgate and Lafayette. HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Riverview High School in 2014 ... was a scholar athlete all four years of high school ... top GPA on his team junior and senior years ... swim team captain junior and senior seasons ... All-America honors for senior year relay performance ... Scholastic All-America honors … also swam for the Sarasota YMCA Sharks. PERSONAL: Patrick Joseph Wall was born on Nov. 1, 1995 in Sarasota, Fla. ... son of Bill and Pam Wall ... earned Air Assault wings … must have a pasta dinner before meets … spirit animal is the tadpole … most inspirational grad is Lt. Gen. Harold Moore because he epitomizes what a good leader is willing to do for their soldiers … Company C-1 … majoring in Systems and Design Management.
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jason Hunt
kyle marshall
Bentonville Ark. / Bentonville
Clifton, Va. / Centreville
Freshman Distance Freestyle
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Bentonville High School with honors in 2015 … was an AP Scholar with Distinction … National AP Scholar … earned the Male Distinguished Athlete Award … was named the AAA Active Scholar … donned All-State accolades junior and senior seasons … earned the All-Conference nod all four years on varsity … also swam for the Razorback Aquatic Club Aquahawgs. PERSONAL: Jason Edward Hunt was born Sept. 25, 1996 … son of Paul and Lorraine Hunt … brother, Austin, is a member of the cross country and track and field team at Emory University … dream job is to be the U.S. Secretary of State … always eats a steak and baked potato before swimming the mile … spirit animal is the sloth because he enjoys sleep … Company C-4 … major is undeclared.
Freshman Backstroke
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Centreville High School in 2015 … was voted the team captain his junior and senior seasons … was also the team MVP twice … State team for three years … was a top-eight finisher in States for 100 back last two seasons … member of the National Honor Society and German Honor Society … earned Scholar-Athlete accolades … also swam for the Potomac Marlins club team. PERSONAL: Kyle William Marshall was born Dec. 12, 1996 … native of Clifton, Va. … son of Bill and Kris Marshall … two sisters, Colleen, who attends Notre Dame, and Kelsey … works with the swimmers of the Special Olympics in his area … most inspirational grad is Ken O’Sullivan who coaches Marshall and spoke highly of West Point … dream job is Aviation … Company D-4 … major is undeclared.
Sean Martin
hagen Larsen
Crownsville, Md. / Archbishop Spalding
Midlothian, Va. / Cosby
Freshman Freestyle
Freshman Freestyle / Backstroke
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Cosby High School in 2015. PERSONAL: James Hagan Larsen was born Aug. 6, 1996 … son of James and Noel Larsen … siblings Emily attends Holy Cross and Elizabeth swims at Yale … volunteers with the Wounded Warriors Project … most inspiration grad is GEN Patton because of his accomplishments in WWII … dream job is the CEO of Disney … eats a donut before every swim … spirit animal is the koala … Company F-1 … major is undeclared.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Archbishop Spalding High School in 2015 … four-year letterwinner … two-time conference champion … graduated with seven school records … Latin National Honor Society President … Key Club Vice President … participated in the Color Guard … also swam for the Retriever Aquatic Club. PERSONAL: Sean Andrew Martin was born Jan. 19, 1997 … calls Crownsville, Md., home … son of Andrew and Mura Martin … sister, Kathryn was a 2014 graduate of West Point … sister, Maureen graduated from the Catholic University of America in 2010 … volunteers with the Special Olympics and Happy Helpers for the Homeless … most inspirational grad is David Bernstein … greatest achievement was summiting Mt. Fuji … dream job is an Apache Pilot … Company H-4 … major is undeclared.
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Brendon McCredie
Matt McPheters
Newtown, Pa. / Council Rock North
Jacksonville, Fla. / Bolles
Freshman
Sprint Freestyle
HIGHSCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated Council Rock North in 2014 before attending Mercersburg Academy for one year … was named All-Varsity … voted team captain … placed second at states … also swam for THY swimming. PERSONAL: Brandon Michael McCredie was born May 25, 1996 in Princeton, N.J. … now calls Newton, Pa., home … son of Michael and Susan McCredie … one sister, Morgan … taught swim lessons and coached swimming last summer … dream job is to have a whale watching company … spirit animal is a sail fish … Company F-2 … major is undeclared.
Freshman Backstroke
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from the Bolles School in 2015. PERSONAL: Matthew Suart McPheters was born July 10, 1995 in Boone, N.C. … son of Robert and Debbie McPheters … one brother, Ian … backpacked the north and south islands of New Zealand last summer … spirit animal is the Hyena … Company B-4 … major is undeclared.
Kyle McElwee
Tom Ottman
Abington, Pa. / La Salle College
Scottsdale, Ariz. / Brophy College Prep
Freshman Freestyle
Freshman Freestyle
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned All-America recognition … was named All-State and All-Catholic … also swam for the Central Bucks Swim Team.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 2015 … earned All-America honors … also swam for the Scottsdale Aquatic Club.
PERSONAL: Kyle McElwee was born Oct. 24, 1996 … calls Abington, Pa., home … son of Richard and Janet McElwee … two siblings, Taylor and Nolen … Nolen attends Pitt … lives by the phrase, “Do or do not. There is no try” … Company F-4 … major is undeclared.
PERSONAL: Thomas George Ottman was born June 27, 1997 at Fort Hood, Texas … now calls Scottsdale, Ariz., home … son of Jason and Sharon Ottman … brother Kurtis also swims … member of the International Club at West Point … spirit animal is the honey badger … Company A-2 … major is undeclared.
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Neon Stern
Dmitriy Zhevelev
Phoenix, Ariz. / Ariz. School of Arts
Santa Monica, Calif. / Santa Monica
Freshman Breaststroke / Freestyle
Freshman Backstroke / Butterfly
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Arizona School for the Arts in 2015 … also swam for the Mesa Aquatics Club … USA Swimming Scholastic All-America honors.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from Santa Monica High School in 2015 … also swam for West Side Aquatics club team … participated on varsity for four years … named Most Valuable Player … voted Most Motivational.
PERSONAL: Neon M. Stern was born March 28, 1997 ... resident of Phoenix, Ariz. … son of Tong Li and Jeff Stern … traveled to Namibia and South Africa last summer … most inspirational grad is Dennis Zillinski … dream job is to become a U.S. Senator … favorite emoji is the swimmer … spirit animal is the orangutan because they are calm most of the time, but ready to go when necessary … Company B-3 … major is undeclared.
PERSONAL: Dmitriy Alex Zhevelev was born June 3, 1997 in Santa Monica, Calif. … son of Irina and Alex Zhevelev … one sibling, Masha attends UCLA … spirit animal is the penguin because they are awkward on land … overcame a fractured wrist early on in BEAST … very positive person … favorite emoji is the prayer hands … Company E-4 … major is undeclared.
Jay Yang Las Vegas, Nev. / Advanced Tech. Academy Freshman IM / Butterfly / Backstroke
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Graduated from the Advanced Technologies Academy in 2015 … also swam for the Sandpipers of Nevada … was the team captain … threetime State Champion … named Team MVP … was an AP Scholar … raced at Zones to achieve a junior national cut in the 200 fly. PERSONAL: Jay Tao Yang was born May 10, 1997 … resides in Las Vegas, Nev. … son of Qi Yun Zhao and Zhong Pei Yang … part of the Navigators and Korean Language Club at West Point … trained at the Olympic Training Center last summer and raced at Zones … dream job is to be a CEO of a major corporation, an Intelligence Officer in the NSA or CIA and a swim coach … most inspirational grad is Joonmo Chung … spirit animal is the dragon … Company A-3 … major is undeclared.
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All-Time Series Records Opponent Series Began American 2001-02 Amherst 1925 Binghamton 2015-16 Boston College 2009-10 Boston University 2013-14 Bowdoin 1963-64 Bowling Green 1956-57 Brown 1922 Bucknell 1965-66 Buffalo 2014-15 Colgate 1928 Columbia 1921 Connecticut 1972-73 Cornell 1939 Dartmouth 1924 Delaware 1930 Drexel 2010-11 Duke 1945 East Carolina 1968-70 Florida 1957-58 Fordham 1930 Franklin & Marshall 1951 George Mason 2005-06 George Washington 2004-05 Georgetown 2009-10 Harvard 1921 Holy Cross 1990-91 Iona 2014-15 Johns Hopkins 1923 King’s College 1980-81 Lafayette 1932 LaSalle 1977-78 Lehigh 1921 Long Island 1957-58 Macalester 1967-68 Maine 1984-85 Manhattan 1954 Marist 2011-12 Maryland 1958-59 Massachusetts 2005-06 Michigan State 2014-15 MIT 1922 Merchant Marine 1947 Michigan 1955 Monmouth 1981-82 NYU 1926 NJIT 2015-16 North Carolina 1946 Notre Dame 1998-99 Ohio University 1967-68 Ohio State 1946 Old Dominion 2005-06 Penn State 1944 Pennsylvania 1922 Pittsburgh 1923 Princeton 1922 Rochester 1944 Rowan 2010-11 Rutgers 1923 Seattle 2010-11 St. John’s 1972-73 Springfield 1922 Stony Brook 1999-00 Swarthmore 1924 Syracuse 1921
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M W 14 13 12 9 - - 3 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 49 29 28 23 1 1 61 54 81 57 14 7 57 33 68 35 1 1 2 2 7 7 5 3 1 1 27 25 2 2 10 10 4 4 1 1 61 15 8 8 1 1 2 2 1 1 12 12 4 4 43 43 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 7 1 0 8 7 1 1 1 0 6 6 9 9 - - 3 3 1 0 2 2 4 0 8 5 1 1 67 52 16 13 68 17 1 1 1 1 38 32 1 1 6 6 14 12 11 11 2 2 18 16
L T 1 0 3 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 5 0 0 0 6 1 24 0 7 0 23 1 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 15 0 2 1 51 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Pct. .929 .750 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .592 .821 1.000 .893 .704 .500 .588 .515 1.000 1.000 1.000 .600 1.000 .926 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .246 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .778 .000 .875 1.000 .000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 1.000 .000 .625 1.000 .776 .844 .250 1.000 1.000 .842 1.000 1.000 .857 1.000 1.000 .889
Opponent Series Began M W L T Temple 1948 1 1 0 0 Toledo 1992-93 1 1 0 0 Union 1927 3 3 0 0 U.S. Air Force Academy 1962-63 3 1 2 0 U.S. Coast Guard 1944 3 3 0 0 U.S. Naval Academy 1939 76 29 47 0 Vermont 2007-08 1 1 0 0 Villanova 1957-58 32 24 7 1 VMI 1961-62 1 1 0 0 Wesleyan 1926 2 2 0 0 West Chester 1963-64 1 1 0 0 Williams 1925 12 10 2 0 Yale 1937 66 11 55 0 TOTALS (94 seasons) 1,091 711 376 4 * Bolded schools are 2015-16 opponents
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Pct. 1.000 1.000 1.000 .333 1.000 .382 1.000 .766 1.000 1.000 1.000 .833 .167 .654
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2014-15 Results / Post Season Records Date Opponent Oct. 18 UMass Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Buffalo Michigan State Nov. 7 Iona Columbia Nov. 21-23 Terrier Invitational Dec. 11 Navy* Jan. 9 Lehigh* Jan. 10 Bucknell* Jan. 17 Colgate* Lafayette* Jan. 24 American* Boston U.* George Mason Feb. 18-21 Patriot League Championships Feb. 27-Mar. 1 ECAC Championships * Patriot League meet
Location Amherst, Mass. Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. Boston, Mass. West Point, N.Y. Bethlehem, Pa. Lewisburg, Pa. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. West Point, N.Y. Lewisburg, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Result W, 172-128 W, 189-164 L, 188.5-164.5 W, 253-45 L, 157-143 4th, 648 Points L, 199-101 W, 144-98 W, 167-133 W, 195-95 W, 193-97 W, 207-60 W, 168-108 W, 180-95 2nd, 642 Points 2nd, 428.5 Points
Postseason Results Patriot League Championships Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Place 5th 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 4th 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd
Pts. 319.0 767.0 780.5 695.5 918.0 832.0 1009.0 932.0 792.0 867.5 855.0 575.0 564 507.5 637 651.5 771 593 596 529 603.5 534.5 734 640.5 642
ECAC Championships Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2011 2012 2015
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About the Patriot League Patriot League Academic and Athletic Success
Now in its third decade as an all-sport conference combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships in 24 men and women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Division I-AA football conference in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and includes American, Army, Boston University, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola and Navy as full members, and Fordham, Georgetown, MIT and Richmond as associate members
These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have and continue to play leadership roles in shaping our country. Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked first each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Rate Report. The League also had more than 93 percent of its teams score above the national APR average in the most recent data, and 92 Patriot League teams earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition Awards after posting academic progress rate scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. The Patriot League’s mission is simple: to provide successful competitive athletic experiences while maintaining high academic standards, and to prepare its student-athletes to be leaders in society. During the 2013-14 academic year, Patriot League student-athletes and teams have accomplished the following: *The Patriot League ranked second among all conferences in multi-year APR rating, and led all leagues in men’s basketball APR.
•Fifteen student-athletes earned Capital One/ CoSIDA Academic All-America recognition, including first-team accolades for Fordham’s Brett Biestek (Football), Bucknell’s Joe Meyer (Men’s Soccer) and Navy’s Elizabeth Hoerner (Women’s Soccer).
•Fordham football and Loyola men and women’s lacrosse each finished in the top 10 of national polls, while Navy men’s soccer and American volleyball and field hockey each placed in the top 25 of their sport’s final national rankings.
•Thirty-five student-athletes received Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition.
•Navy’s Jay Stell placed third in the javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, matching the best-ever finish for a Patriot League male and earning first-team AllAmerica honors.
•There were 2,450 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll in 2013-14, including 128 with a semester GPA of at least 4.0. •American women’s basketball standout Alexis Dobbs and Navy women’s soccer star Elizabeth Hoerner and women’s rowing student-athlete Katherine Ashton each earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. Dobbs and Hoerner were later named the Patriot League’s nominees for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. •Fordham’s Brett Biestek earned a Postgraduate Scholarship from the FCS Athletic Directors Association.
•More than 93 percent of Patriot League teams scored above the national average in APR. •Patriot League teams won NCAA Tournament games in seven different sports, with American winning twice to advance to the Round of 16 in volleyball. •League squads also won NCAA first-round or regional contests in football (Fordham), men’s soccer (Navy), women’s soccer (Boston University), women’s lacrosse (Loyola), softball (Boston University) and baseball (Bucknell).
•Navy won the overall Patriot League Presidents’ Cup for the second time in three years, while Army took first place on the men’s side and Boston University claimed the women’s title in its inaugural season.
•Navy’s Tom Duvall came in the top 10 in the 500 freestyle at the NCAA Men’s Swimming Championship to earn All-America honors, and was one of four Patriot Leaguers to compete in an individual event at either the NCAA Men or Women’s Championship.
•The Patriot League Sportsmanship Awards went to a pair of basketball student-athletes in American’s Darius Gardner on the men’s side and Army’s Krishawn Tillett for the women.
•Lehigh’s Tyler Mueller and Loyola’s Kiera Harrison ran in the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
•Lafayette’s Alec Golini (Men’s Soccer) and Lehigh’s Brooke Astor (Women’s Track and Field) earned the Patriot League Outstanding Leadership and Character Awards for their excellence in leadership and service. •Four Patriot Leaguers were named Senior CLASS Award finalists, including three in men’s lacrosse. •Loyola’s Joe Fletcher was one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award given to the top player in men’s lacrosse, and also earned the William C. Schmeisser Outstanding Defensive Player Award from the USILA. •Fordham’s Mike Nebrich placed fifth in the voting for the Walter Payton Award as the top FCS player. •Twenty-four Patriot Leaguers were named first, second or third-team All-Americans in team sports, including six in football, five in men’s lacrosse, four in women’s lacrosse and three in men’s soccer. •Loyola spent the majority of the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the men’s lacrosse national polls.
2015 Army All-Conference Selections
Chris Szekely............................................................................. First Team Will Viana.......................................................................... First Team Michael Dustin................................................................... Second Team Colin Kanzari..................................................................Second Team Sam Mo............................................................................... Second Team Josh Sembrano................................................................... Second Team Josh Urnezis...................................................................Second Team 42
•Peters and his BU teammate, Monica Adler, both recorded top-10 finishes in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships to earn All-America recognition.
•Loyola’s Joe Fletcher (Men’s Lacrosse) and Boston University’s Allison Barwise (Track and Field) were named the Patriot League Male and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients, respectively.
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•81 Patriot League teams recorded perfect graduation success rates and 92 earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards for ranking in the top 10 percent of their sport in APR.
•Boston University’s Allison Barwise, Rich Peters and Rosa Moriello also competed at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and earned All-America recognition, with Barwise receiving first-team status by placing sixth in the high jump for the best NCAA finish by a Patriot League female since 1993.
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•Bucknell’s Katelyn Miller was selected as the IWLCA Division I Scholar-Athlete of the Year. •Boston University’s Allison Barwise, Rich Peters and Rosa Moriello also competed at the NCAA Outdoor Championships and earned All-America recognition, with Barwise receiving first-team status by placing sixth in the high jump for the best NCAA finish by a Patriot League female since 1993. •Peters and his BU teammate, Monica Adler, both recorded top-10 finishes in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships to earn All-America recognition. •Navy’s Tom Duvall came in the top 10 in the 500 freestyle at the NCAA Men’s Swimming Championship to earn All-America honors, and was one of four Patriot Leaguers to compete in an individual event at either the NCAA Men or Women’s Championship. •Lehigh’s Tyler Mueller and Loyola’s Kiera Harrison ran in the NCAA Cross Country Championships. •Bucknell’s Katelyn Miller was selected as the IWLCA Division I Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Swimming & Diving
2015 Patriot League Championship Results
Men’s Patriot League Championships Lewisburg, Pa. - February 18-21, 2015 Award Winners
Swimmer of the Meet ........................... Connor Stuewe, Boston Diver of the Meet ............................................. Nate Belch, Navy Rookie of the Meet.....................................Chris Devlin, Bucknell Coach of the Year ............................................ Bill Roberts, Navy Diving Coach of the Year . .......................... Rich McDonald, Navy Most Outstanding Seniors................................ Will Viana (Army) ............................ Riley Mita (Navy) and Dain Bomberger (Navy)
Final Standings
1. Navy................................. 915 2. Army West Point.............642 3. Boston............................. 536 4. Bucknell........................... 522 5. Lehigh.............................. 329 6. Loyola.............................. 196 7. Lafayette.......................... 169 8. Colgate............................. 147 9. American........................... 88 10. Holy Cross........................ 78
1M Dive
N. Belch (N) 302.30, J. Urnezis (Army) 294.20, A. Gross (BU) 280.25, J. Jones (B) 271.15, F. Love (N) 260.35, T. Wenzel (B) 259.55, E. Mitchell (BU) 246.20, N. Theroux (Lo) 226.75
3M Dive
N. Belch (N) 334.10, J. Esposito (N) 283.65, J. Jones (B) 281.45, A. Gross (BU) 270.95, J. Urnezis (Army) 262.65, R. Conley (Lo) 258.00, N. Theroux (Lo) 253.10, T. Wenzel (B) 246.05
50 Free
C. Szekely (Army) 20.22, J. Willis (Le) 20.30, D. Bomberger (N) 20.38, A. Vazquez (BU) 20.39, J. White (Le) 20.48, S. Grune (B) 20.59 A. Hacker (C) 20.70, Z. Tieke (Le) 20.86
100 Free
C. Szekely (Army) 43.81, D. Bomberger (N) 44.14, A. Vazquez (BU) 44.67, J. White (Le) 45.03, R. Mita (N) 45.21, M. Dustin (Army) 45.68, E. King (N) 45.99, Z. Tieke (Le) 46.21
200 Free
T. Duvall (N) 1:35.39, R. Mita (N) 1:37.55, C. Szekely (Army) 1:37.66, A. Vazquez (BU) 1:37.76, E. Whitaker (N) 1:38.09, D. Bomberger (N) 1:38.82, E. Rude (Army) 1:39.14, D. McCall (Army) 1:39.78
500 Free
D. Thomas (N) 4:20.27, A. Nickell (N) 4:21.48, N. Martin (N) 4:24.23, L. Behnen (B) 4:24.50, J. Debaugh (N) 4:25.60, R. Mita (N) 4:25.70, S. Rutan (B) 4:32.04, D. Freeman (B) 4:32.65
1650 Free
A. Nickell (N) 15:15.42, L. Behnen (B) 15:30.91, C. Woudenberg (Army) 15:41.39, B. Phillips (B) 15:45.87, T. Duvall (N) 15:47.16, S. Rutan (B) 15:49.06 C. Harmon (Army) 15:51.21, D. Bennett (Le) 15:57.64
100 Back
C. Stuewe (BU) 47.44, J. Lane (N) 48.57, C. Devlin (B) 48.67, J. Sembrano (49.04), D. Carlson (N) 49.07, E. King (N) 49.38, Q. Smith (BU) 49.47 C. Lynch (B) 50.19
200 Back
C. Stuewu (BU) 1:44.31, D. Carlson (N) 1:46.02, C. Devlin (B) 1:46.06, G. Chin (BU) 1:46.93, J. Lane (N) 1:47.59, J. Robinson (B) 1:47.76, J. Sembrano (Army) 1:48.00, W. Viana (Army) 1:49.05
100 Breast
M. Brutkiewicz (N) 54.02, G. Grewal (La) 54.28, M. Porter (N) 54.72, C. Kanzari (Army) 55.18, D. Andronov (BU) 55.20, B. Seketa (B) 55.71, A. Guinther (BU) 55.80, J. Daniels (Army) 55.96
200 Breast
M. Brutkiewicz (N) 1:57.86, Y. Seo (N) 1:59.85, J. Daniels (Army) 2:00.12, M. Dejong (N) 2:00.36, S. Mo (Army) 2:01.32, C. Kanzari (Army) 2:01.70, D. Andronov (BU) 2:03.22, M. Porter (N) DQ
100 Fly
J. Debaugh (N) 47.56, R. Bailey (N) 48.52, M. Lee (BU) 48.53, M. Dustin (Army) 48.79, A. Kong (Army) 48.90, B. Draves (N) 48.90 S. Regan (Army) 49.06, R. Bach (BU) 50.17
200 Fly
J. DeBaugh (N) 1:46.72, M. Lee (BU) 1:48.33, S. Regan (Army) 1:48.60, J. Moyar (Le) 1:48.68, B. Draves (N) 1:48.94, W. Viana (Army) 1:48.91, N. Martin (N) 1:50.52, E. Whitaker (N) 1:51.17
200 IM
S. Young (N) 1:47.72, Q. Smith (BU) 1:48.18, M. Lee (BU) 1:48.20, G. Chin (BU) 1:49.67, M. Brutkiewicz (N) 1:50.50, M. DeJong (N) 1:50.60, S. Mo (Army) 1:50.75, C. Lynch (B) 1:51.45
400 IM
C. Devlin (B) 3:51.13, L. Behnen (B) 1:51.52, S. Young (N) 3:52.82, J. Moyar (Le) 3:53.66, G. Chin (BU) 3:54.79, W. Viana (Army) 3:56.54, J. Robinson (B) 3:58.37, J. Greene (Le) 3:59.83
200 FR
Navy 1:20.02, Lehigh 1:20.34, Army 1:20.73, Boston 1:21.85, Bucknell 1:22.85, Colgate 1:23.02, Loyola 1:23.12, Lafayette 1:24.14
400 FR
Navy 3:20.58, Lehigh 3:23.72, Colgate 3:24.30, Army 3:26.10, Boston 3:26.88, Bucknell 3:27.11, American 3:29.72, Loyola 3:30.09, Lafayette 3:32.06
800 FR
Navy 6:28.20, Boston 6:35.25, Bucknell 6:35.98, Army 6:36.54, Lehigh 6:41.63, Colgate 6:46.86, Loyola 6:52.72, American 6:54.55
200 MR
Army 1:38.12, Navy 1:28.65, Boston 1:29.53, Bucknell 1:30.46, Lafayette 1:31.84, Lehigh 1:32.19, Loyola 1:32.47, Holy Cross 1:35.31
400 MR
Navy 2:57.55, Army 2:58.56, Boston 2:58.93, Lehigh 3:00.16, Bucknell 3:03.04, Colgate 3:05.76, Loyola 3:06.01, Lafayette 3:07.08, American 3:09.51
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All Americans / Patriot League History Year Name 1987 1986 1971 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1950 1945 1944 1940
All-Americans
John VanSant John VanSant Ben Ross Barry Kerr Barry Kerr Jay Williams Jay Williams Frank Pratt Kerry O’Hara Charles Gatner K. O’Hara, J. Landgraf F. Pratt, W. Trainor Kerry O’Hara W. Trainor, P. Bucha T. Clay, S. Bliss K. O’Hara, J. Landgraf F. Pratt, W. Trainor S. Bliss, B. Landgraf T. Clay, P. Bucha L. Herdegan, F. Pratt B. Magruder, J. Merges Tony Clay S. Bliss, J. Merges T. Clay, B. Landgraf Frank Knight Donald Kutyna Donald Kutyna P. Witteried P. Witteried P. Witteried, D. Scott J. Wintrode Dexter Smith Peter Witteried John Irwin James Smyly M. De Armond, J. Irwin H. Prosser, J. Smyly J. Craigie Ray Thayer Bill Glynn Richard Galt James Edwards Hank Brewerton
Event
100, 200* Breast 200 Breast 100 Back. 400 IM. 200 Breast. 200 Free. 200, 500, 1650 Free. 100, 200 Fly. 200 Back. 200 IM. 400 Medley Relay. 200 Back. 400 Free Relay 400 Medley Relay. 400 Free Relay. 400 Medley Relay. 100 Free 400 Free Relay 1 and 3-Meter Dive 200 Breast 200 Breast 100, 200 Back, 150 IM 100, 200 Back, 150 IM 300 Medley Relay 1500 mt, 440 Free 100 Back 50 Free 50, 100 Free 400 Free Relay Long Distance Swim (AAU) 50, 100 Free 100, 440 Free 220 Free 1500 mt Free 200, 440 Free
* NCAA Champion Note: Women competed at Division II level until 1991.
All-Time All-Patriot League
First-Team Second-Team Ayman Andrews (2011, 12) Brody Blickle (2009) Corey Braddock (1996) Kevin Buehler (1997, 98) Kevin Burke (2003, 04) Zach Disbrow (2004, 05, 07) Daniel Downs (2000, 01, 03) Nick Duncan (2001) Jeremy Edwards (1995, 97) Mychajlo Eliaszewskyj (2001, 02) Daniel Head (1995) Darrel Holden (1999) Kiwoong Kim (1999, 2000, 01) Doug Kline (2003) Matt Lofton (2001, 02) John Lory (1998) Kurt Matheson (1995) John Martinko (1999, 2000, 01) Joe McArther (1996) Brian McDowell (2000) James McLaughlin (2009, 10) Jake Mentele (2005, 06, 07, 08) Lucas Meyers (2000, 01, 02) Kyle Newman (2007, 08) Chris Nguyen (2010, 11, 12) Joe Novak (1997, 98, 99) Paul Peters (1998, 99, 01) Kyle Petroskey (1998, 2000) Paul Reader (1996, 97) Sean Regan (2014) Cameron Rice (2005) Timothy Rickey (1995, 96, 97) Andrew Rieger (1995) Sebastian Rodriguez (2002) Efri Ruthenberg (2005, 06, 07) David Sawyer (1995) Dirk Steinfort (1996, 97, 98) Greg Stroud (1997) To ny Suzzi (1996, 97) Chris Szekely (2014, 15) Scott Taylor (2000) Mark Tricano (1997) Stan Valacer (1997) James VanAtta (1995, 96) Will Viana (2015) Matt Wineriter (1995) Patrick Wright (1988)
Patriot League History
Championship Swimmer of the Meet Diving Coach of the Year 1997; Joe Novak 1994; John Bransfield 1998; Joe Novak 1997; John Bransfield 1999; Joe Novak 2003; Jonathan Johnson 2000; Dan Downs 2004; Jonathan Johnson 2007; Zach Disbrow 2006; Jonathan Johnson 2008; Jake Mentele 2010; Ron Kontura 2011; Ron Kontura Championship Diver of the Meet 2001; Matt Lofton 2003; Doug Klein All-Decade Team 1990-2000 2011; Chris Nguyen Dave Bresser 2012; Chris Nguyen Daniel Downs 2013; Chris Nguyen Joe Novak Rookie of the Meet PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year 2005; Jake Mentele 1998; Steve Haley, Sr. 2012; Will Viana 2001; Dan Downs, So. *Co-Selection 2015; Will Viana, Sr.
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Ross Artley (2004) Ricky Babbitt (2005) Brody Blickle (2010) Kevin Burke (2005) Chuck Ciliske (2008) Cary Cohan (2007) Zach Disbrow (2006) Chad Drake (2013) Michael Drives (2011) Michael Dustin (2013, 14, 15) Brendan Georges (2011) John Hutchinson (2006, 07) Colin Kanzari (2015) Doug Kline (2004, 05, 06) Devin McCall (2014) James McLaughlin (2008) David Michelson (2006) Steve Miller (2004) Sam Mo (2013, 14, 15) Kyle Newman (2009) Cameron Rice (2004) Brock Redono (2011) Cody Reeb (2011) Sebastian Rodriguez (2004, 05) Efri Ruthenberg (2004) Josh Sembrano (2015) Greg Sievers (2007) Mike Soderberg (2006) Chris Szekely (2013) Jeff Tolbert (2008) Josh Urnezis (2015 Nick Vandam (2006) Will Viana (2012, 13, 14) Quentin Walsh (2007) Zachary Woods (2012, 13, 14) Richard Xue (2013)
Coach of the Year 1992; Ray Bosse 1995; Ray Bosse 1998; Ray Bosse 2000; Ray Bosse 2001; Ray Bosse 2004; John O’Neill * 2007; Mickey Wender 2013; Mickey Wender 25th Anniversary Team Daniel Downs Chris Nguyen Joe Novak Chris Szekely CoSIDA Academic All-American Steve Haley (1997, 3rd; 1998, 1st)
Swimming & Diving
2014-15 Team Award Winners The Most Valuable Plebe award was awarded to Sabrina Mortell. She captured an Academy and plebe record in both the 500 and 1650 free. Mortell capped-off her rookie campaign with an All-Patriot League Second Team nod. Evin Rude was presented the Dorothy “Skippie” Buncher Award. This award is presented to the plebe on the men’s team that contributes the most to the varsity program. Dorothy Bucher was active in the swimming community for many years and was the wife of Al Buncher, a great friend of the Army West Point swim program. This season, Rude was a consistent competitor for the Black Knights and ranks in the Army West Point All-Time Top 10 times list in five events. He was also part of the Academy recordsetting 400 free relay team at the Patriot League Championships. Cow Jess Fabrizio was named the Most Improved Female of the team, while yearling Joe Daniels received Most Improved Male honors. Fabrizio was Army West Point’s top finisher in the 100 breast at the Patriot League Championships where she placed eighth. Daniels also had a stand-out weekend at the conference championships where he clocked careerbest times in each of his three events, the 200 breast, 100 breast and 50 free. He now ranks in the top 10 times list in all of those events. Yearling Kate Kinley was awarded the Most Inspirational Female award. She inspires her teammates in the pool and on deck. Kinley’s generosity and encouragement helped lead the women to one of their most successful seasons in a decade. Firstie co-captain Joon Chung was named the Most Inspirational Male of the team due to his selfless commitment to the program throughout his four years. He has a 3.9 GPA and helps tutor and motivate his teammates academically. Chung gives tirelessly to his team and teammates in and out of the pool which is what inspires others the most.
The Iron Knight Award is handed out each year to individuals on the team who make the extra effort out of the pool. This year, firstie co-captain Matt Kane and firstie Haileigh Phillips were chosen for the award, due to their dedication in building their strength in the weight room to reach their goals in the pool. Cow Austin Kong was presented the Steven Childers Award. Each year, the Steven Childers Award is handed out to a sophomore or junior member of the men’s team who shows the most improvement in competitive swimming or diving throughout the season. This year, Kong placed fifth in the 100 fly and 16th in the 100 breast at the Patriot League Championships. He swam in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Championships where he clocked career-best time in the 100 breast. Yearling Kelly Hamilton received the Rex Storch Award, which is presented annually to the most valuable swimmer or diver on the women’s team. The honor is given in memory of the late Rex Storch, Class of 1999. Hamilton was one of the program’s premier swimmers during her sophomore campaign and earned Academic All-Patriot League honors as well as being named to the All-Patriot League Second Team. At the conference championships, she earned the third-most individual points for the Black Knights while clocking a career-best time in the 100 back. Hamilton placed eighth in the 100 fly and 13th in the 200 back. Cow Chris Szekely was named the Most Valuable Male due to his continued domination in the pool. He was the No. 1 performer at the Patriot League Championships with the most individual points earned of any competitor. Szekely swept in the sprint events, earning first-place in both the 50 and 100 free. In the 100 free, he clocked an Academy record-setting time of 43.81. He was also part of three relay teams with Academy records.
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Firstie co-captain Keelie McNeary earned recognition as the recipient of the Joe & Anna B. Stetz Award, which is presented to a member of the women’s team who has shown outstanding leadership and dedication to the team over a four-year period. Both Joe and Anna were lifelong friends and officials of Army West Point swimming. The Class of 1923 Award is presented to the graduating senior of the men’s team who has exhibited qualities of leadership and sportsmanship, and who has shown outstanding ability as a competitive swimmer or diver. Firstie Will Viana was the recipient of this year’s Class of 1923 Award due to his constant improvement as a swimmer and as a cadetathlete. This season, Viana was named the Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the Patriot League and also garnered All-Patriot League First Team accolades. At the conference meet, Viana was named one of the top-three senior competitors due to his performance at the Patriot League Championships throughout his four competing years. He clocked three career-best swims and was part of the 800 free relay team that set an Academy record. Viana ranks in six events on the top 10 times list and holds one Academy and one plebe relay record. The Lieutenant General Phillips Daley Award was presented to Kristen Barta and Keeli McNeary. The award is handed out each year to the captains of the women’s swimming and diving team. Joon Chung and Matt Kane were both recipients of the Captain Michael W. Kilroy Award. This award is presented annually to the captains of the men’s swimming and diving team. Captain Michael Kilroy, Class of 1963, was captain of the 1962 team. He was killed in action in Quarter Tri Province, S. Vietnam.
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army west point all-time top 10 50-Yard Freestyle
No. Name Time 1 Chris Szekely................ 19.88 2 Joe Novak.......................20.12 3 Coll Hadden...................20.17 4 Zach Disbrow.................20.45 5 Brendan Murphy...........20.51 6 Greg Sarakatstannis.....20.6 7 Al Anderson...................20.64 8 Nick Treiberg............... 20.64 9 Matt Tavrides.................20.66 10 Steve Miller...................20.67
100-Yard Freestyle
No. Name........................... Time 1 Chris Szekely................. 43.81 2 Joe Novak.......................44.13 3 Coll Hadden....................44.73 4 Al Anderson....................44.93 5 Efri Ruthenberg...............45.07 6 Zach Disbrow..................45.09 7 Brendan Murphy............45.13 8 Lucas Murphy.................45.21 9 Dan Foky.........................45.24 10 Tyler Sowell.................. 45.29
200-Yard Freestyle
No. Name........................... Time 1 Chris Szekely................. 1.37.01 2 Efri Ruthenberg...............1.38.2 3 Zach Disbrow..................1.38.61 4 Lucas Meyers..................1.38.62 5 Devin McCall................ 1.38.92 6 Phillip Williams...............1.38.96 7 Will Viana.......................1.39.07 8 Evin Rude..................... 1.39.14 9 Paul Reader.....................1.39.83 10 Tyler Sowell.................. 1.39.90
500-Yard Freestyle
No. Name Time 1 Mark Matheson..............4.24.99 2 Brock Redondo...............4.27.45 3 Evin Rude..................... 4.28.73 4 Phillip Williams...............4.29.08 5 Casey Woudenberg.........4.29.12 6 Efri Ruthenberg...............4.29.13 7 Daniel Ruckman..............4.30.30 8 Devin McCall................ 4.30.73 9 Chris Szekely................. 4.30.74 10 Kevin Casey.....................4.31.09
Year 2013 1998 1987 2007 2009 1990 1990 2013 1979 2003
Year 2015 1998 1987 1990 2007 2007 2009 2002 2013 2013
Year 2013 2004 2007 2002 2013 1990 2015 2015 1995 2014
1000-Yard Freestyle
No. Name Time 1 Mark Matheson..............9.18.87 2 Casey Woudenberg.........9.20.58 3 Clay Harmon................. 9.23.30 4 John Lory........................9.24.39 5 Jason Neilson..................9.24.97 6 Daniel Ruckman..............9.27.05 7 Marc Tricano...................9.27.57 8 Kevin Buehler..................9.28.66 9 Brendan Floyd.................9.30.74 10 Mike Pigozzo...................9.30.84
1650-Yard Freestyle
No. Name Time 1 Mark Matheson..............15.25.48 2 Brock Redondo...............15.40.15 3 Casey Woudenberg.........15.41.39 4 Clay Harmon................. 15.46.88 5 Bill Hein..........................15.50.60 6 Kevin Buehler..................15.50.68 7 John Lory........................15.52.14 8 Kyle Newman..................15.54.83 9 Brendan Floyd.................15.56.25 10 Marc Tricano...................15.56.55
100-Yard Backstroke
No. Name Time 1 Josh Sembrano............. 48.97 2 Evin Rude..................... 49.15 3 Sam Mo........................ 49.71 4 Will Viana.......................49.85 5 Kenny Yacynych..............50.08 6 Pierre Archambeau....... 50.13 7 Michael Dustin............. 50.42 8 Max McKay.....................50.45 9 Bryan Pannacione...........50.47 10 Dan Mo........................ 50.48
Year 1990 2011 2014 1992 2013 2004 2013 2014 2013 1983
* Converted short-course meters Current cadet-athletes bolded
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Year 1987 2014 2014 1996 1985 2012 1997 1996 2009 1982
Year 1990 2011 2015 2014 1978 1996 1995 2008 2009 1997
Year 2015 2015 2013 2015 2014 2014 2015 2015 2014 2014
Swimming & Diving
army west point all-time top 10 200-Yard Backstroke
No. Name Time 1 Josh Sembrano............. 1.48.00 2 Will Viana.......................1.48.92 3 Evin Rude..................... 1.49.09 4 Alex Dempsey............... 1.49.31 5 Michael Stanchi............ 1.49.65 6 Rob Roland.....................1.50.29 7 Quentin Walsh................1.50.39 8 Corey Braddock..............1.50.51 9 Jim VamAtta....................1.50.70 10 Chuck Zhou.....................1.50.73
100-Yard Breaststroke
No. Name Time 1 John Van Sant.................54.73 2 Colin Kanzari................. 54.89 3 Joseph Daniels.............. 54.98 4 James McLaughlin..........55.2 5 Coll Haddon....................55.72 6 Joonmo Chung................55.95 7 Nick Treiberg................ 55.97 8 Carter Kelly.....................56.07 9 Sam Mo........................ 56.11 10 Dion Hart........................56.2
200-Yard Breaststroke
No. Name Time 1 John Van Sant.................1.57.65 2 Colin Kanzari................. 1.59.20 3 Jake Mentele..................1.59.47 4 Joseph Daniels.............. 2.00.12 5 Sam Mo........................ 2.00.72 6 James McLaughlin..........2.02.04 7 Joonmo Chung................2.02.26 8 Dan Downs.....................2.02.5 9 Ben Quay........................2.02.66 10 Carter Kelly.....................2.02.67
Year 2015 2015 2015 2013 2015 1992 2007 1992 1995 2009
100-Yard Butterfly
No. Name........................... Time 1 Ayman Andrews..............47.76 2 Michael Dustin................47.97 3 Sean Regan................... 48.33 4 Joe Novak.......................48.44 5 Sam Mo........................ 48.58 6 Austin Kong.................. 48.63 7 John Kilroy......................48.72 8 Zach Disbrow..................48.73 9 Brody Blickle...................49.03 10 Tony Suzzi.......................49.33
200-Yard Butterfly Year 1987 2014 2015 2009 1987 2013 2015 2013 2015 2014
No. Name Time 1 Sean Regan................... 1.46.79 2 Ayman Andrews..............1.47.13 3 John Kilroy......................1.47.61 4 Jason Rodriguez..............1.47.96 5 Zach Disbrow..................1.48.12 6 Tom Albanese.................1.48.13 7 Will Viana.......................1.48.46 8 Zach Blankenbeker....... 1.49.16 9 Devin McCall................ 1.49.4 10 Dirk Steinfort..................1.49.98
200-Yard Individual Medley Year 1987 2014 2007 2015 2015 2009 2014 2001 2013 2013
John VanSant, a charter member of the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2004, is pictured here during his title swim in the 200 breaststroke at the 1987 NCAA Division I Championships.
No. Name Time 1 John Van Sant.................1.49.56 2 Sam Mo........................ 1.49.67 3 Jason Rodriguez............ 1.50.23 4 Will Viana.......................1.50.88 5 Sean Regan................... 1.50.99 6 Dan Downs.....................1.51.25 T7 Colin Kanzari................. 1.51.33 T7 Evin Rude..................... 1.51.33 9 Ayman Andrews..............1.51.88 10 Jake Mentele..................1.52.03
400-Yard Individual Medley
No. Name Time 1 Brock Redondo...............3.56.18 2 Will Viana.......................3.56.54 3 Rob Roland.....................3.58.14 4 Dan Downs.....................3.59.65 5 Richard Xue.................. 4.00.02 6 Clay Harmon................. 4.00.76 7 Sam Mo........................ 4.01.94 8 John Lory........................4.02.07 9 Jim VanAtta.....................4.02.19 10 Dan Ewen........................4.02.78
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Year 2014 2013 1987 2014 2007 1986 2013 2013 2014 1996
Year 1986 2015 2014 2015 2014 2001 2015 2015 2012 2007
Year 2011 2015 1993 2003 2013 2015 2013 1997 1995 1989
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Swimming & Diving
army west point swim & dive records Event Academy
Plebe
Crandall Pool
50 Free
19.88 2013 Chris Szekely
20.60 2012 Chris Szekely
19.92 Rosenbaum, Yale
1994
100 Free
43.81 Chris Szekely
2015 *
44.85 2013 Chris Szekely
44.13 Novak, Army
1998
200 Free
1:37.01 2013 Chris Szekely
1:38.34 2012 Chris Szekely
1:36.11 Kiedel, Harvard
1998
500 Free
4:24.99 1990 Mark Matheson
4:27.45 2011 Brock Redondo
4:20.87 Cole, Harvard
2001
1000 Free
9:18.87 1987 Mark Matheson
9:18.87 1987 Mark Matheson
8:59.15 Cole, Harvard
2001
1650 Free
15:25.48 1990 Mark Matheson
15:36.05 1988 Mark Matheson
14:58.96 Cole, Harvard
2001
100 Back
48.97 Josh Sembrano
2015 *
48.97 Josh Sembrano
2015 *
48.09 Ian, Harvard
2001
200 Back
1:48.00 Josh Sembrano
2015 *
1:48.00 Josh Sembrano
2015 *
1:44.48 Shevchik, Harvard
2001
100 Breast
54.73 1987 John VanSant
56.42 2014 Joseph Daniels
54.52 Grant, Harvard
2001
200 Breast
1:57.65 1984 John VanSant
2:01.77 2013 Colin Kanzari
1:58.74 Brutkiewicz, Navy
2014
100 Fly
47.78 2012 Ayman Andrews
48.33 2014 Sean Regan
47.66 Debaugh, Navy
2014
200 Fly
1:46.79 Sean Regan
2014 *
1:47.03 2014 Sean Regan
1:43.05 Meyer, Navy
2008
200 IM
1:49.56 1986 John Van Sant
1.50.94 2013 Sam Mo
1:45.16 Meyer, Navy
2008
400 IM
3:56.18 2011 Brock Redondo
3:56.18 2011 Brock Redondo
3:46.69 Shevchik, Harvard
2001
200 Med. Relay
1:27.80 2014 Mo, S., Hart Dustin, Szekely *
1:33.60 2014 McKay, Bergstein, Marks, Astashinsky
1:28.47 Princeton
1990
400 Med. Relay
3:13.89 2015 Sembrano, Kanzari, Dustin, Szekely *
3:26.17 2013 Pannaccione, Bergstein, Mo, D., Regan
3:15.20 Harvard
2001
200 Free Relay
1:20.73 2015 Sowell, Szekely, Sjoholm, Dustin *
1:24.27 2009 Blickle, B., Lough, Domanski, Plapp
1:20.38 Princeton
1994
400 Free Relay
2:58.56 2015 Rude, Dustin, Woudenberg, Szekely *
3:03.73 2011 Dustin, Viana, Sowell, Woudenberg
2:57.66 Princeton
2001
800 Free Relay
6:36.54 2015 Viana, Rude, McCall, Woudenberg *
6:44.98 2004 Rice, Disbrow, Ruthenberg, Artley
6:32.97 Harvard
1998
1-M (6 Dives)
398.35 2011 Chris Nguyen
336.15 2012 Zachary Woods
341.80 Watson, Harvard
1984
1-M (11 Dives)
448.70 1978 Kirk Schaumann
418.95 1989 Cory Zieger
546.72 Lincoln, Minnesota
1971
3-M (6 Dives)
393.15 2012 Chris Nguyen
348.50 1977 Kirk Schaumann
385.90 Watson, Harvard
1984
3-M (11 Dives)
511.45 2004 Doug Klein
477.80 1988 Brynt Parmeter
573.85 1994 Smith, Navy Current cadet-athletes bolded * Record set in 2014-15 season
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Swimming & Diving
ncaa qualifying standards / pl preseason poll
2015-16 NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championship Qualifying Standards EVENT A Standard
50 Freestyle 100 Freestyle 200 Freestyle 500 Freestyle 1,650 Freestyle 100 Butterfly 200 Butterfly 100 Backstroke 200 Backstroke 100 Breaststroke 200 Breaststroke 200 Individual Medley 400 Individual Medley 200 Freestyle Relay 400 Freestyle Relay 800 Freestyle Relay 200 Medley Relay 400 Medley Relay
:19.25 :42.51 1:33.62 4:14.59 14:46.26 :45.91 1:42.85 :45.62 1:40.88 :52.29 1:53.68 1:42.76 3:42.40 1:18.02 2:53.11 6:22.81 1:25.63 3:09.40
B Standard :20.19 :44.29 1:37.99 4:24.99 15:30.39 :48.29 1:47.99 :48.49 1:46.39 :55.39 1:59.79 1:49.09 3:54.49 1:18.62 2:54.66 6:26.33 1:26.58 3:11.03
2015-16 Patriot League Preseason Poll 1. Navy (18)............................... 162 2. Army West Point (2)............. 143 3. Boston University.................. 126 4. Bucknell................................. 119 5. Lehigh.................................... 100 6. Loyola...................................... 77 7. Colgate..................................... 59 8. Lafayette.................................. 58 9. American................................. 36 10. Holy Cross................................ 18
1-Meter Diving Points - 265* 3-Meter Diving Points - 280* *qualifying point total when using six optional dives with standard D.D.
The 18 swimmers and divers on the 2015-16 team below, are all on the Army West Point record board at least once
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Date Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Nov. 6 Nov. 20-22 Dec. 10 Jan. 8 Jan. 9 Jan. 16 Jan. 24 Jan. 30 Feb. 17-20 Feb. 26-28 Mar. 7-9 Mar. 17-19
Opponent Location Time Binghamton / NJIT Vestal, N.Y. 11 AM UMASS West Point, N.Y. 5 PM Columbia New York, N.Y. 7 PM Terrier Invitational Boston, Mass. 10 AM / 6 PM Navy* Annapolis, Md. 6 PM Lehigh* West Point, N.Y. 5 PM Bucknell* West Point, N.Y. 12 PM Colgate* / Lafayette* Hamilton, N.Y. 1 PM American * / George Mason Fairfax, Va. 12 PM Navy Invitational Annapolis, Md. 10:30 AM Patriot League Championships Annapolis, Md. 10:30 AM / 6 PM ECAC Championships Annapolist, Md. TBA Zone Diving Championships TBA TBA NCAA Championships Atlanta, Ga. 11 AM / 6 PM
Home meets in BOLD CAPS at Crandall Pool * Patriot League meet
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