2011-12 Air Force Women's Swimming & Diving Guide by Nick Arseniak

United States Air Force Academy Women’s Swimming & Diving 2011-12 TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick Facts/Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Athlete Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22

THE STAFF Head Coach Casey Converse . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Asst. Coach Carrie Renter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Diving Coach Stan Curnow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

THIS IS AIR FORCE SWIMMING Cadet Natatorium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Air Force Academics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 How We Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 A Day in the Life of a Cadet-Athlete . . . . . . . 26 Air Force Careers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MEET THE FALCONS Season Outlook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HISTORY 2010-11 Season Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

QUICK FACTS

Media Guide The 2011-12 Air Force women’s swimming and diving media guide is produced as a source of information for the media. Other materials may be obtained by contacting the athletic media relations office:

GENERAL INFORMATION Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USAFA, Colo. Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue & Silver Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Falcons Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,000 Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1954 Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Div. I Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain West Home Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cadet Natatorium Superintendent . . . . . . Lt. Gen. Michael Gould Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Hans Mueh COACHING STAFF Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Converse Alma Mater/Year . . . . . . . . . . Washburn/1984 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719-333-4765 E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . keith.converse@usafa.edu Career Record/Years . . . . . . . . . . 270-216-2/26 School Record/Years . . . . . . . . . . 258-181-2/23 Head Diving Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Curnow Asst. Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Renter TEAM INFORMATION 2010-11 Dual Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2010-11 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8 2010-11 Conference Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th Letterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . 19/7 Newcomers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Assoc. AD/Communications . . . . . . Troy Garnhart Asst. Director (Swimming SID) . . Nick Arseniak Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719-333-9251 E-mail . . . . . . . . . nicholas.arseniak@usafa.edu Mailing Address . . . . Athletic Media Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2169 Field House Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USAFA, CO 80840 Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . GoAirForceFalcons.com

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Air Force Athletic Media Relations 2169 Field House Dr. USAF Academy, CO 80840 Phone: 719-333-2313 Fax: 719-333-3798 Working Press Credentials Press and Photograph credentials are issued to members of the working media only. These credentials may be obtained by contacting the athletic media relations office. Upon acceptance of applications, appropriate passes can be picked up at the Athletic Media Relations office. Press Parking There is no press parking available. The earlier you arrive, the better parking you’ll find. Air Force Practices All Air Force practices, both home and on the road, are open to the media. Media members wishing to film practice must make arrangements with the athletic media relations office to attend practice. A representative from the athletic media relations office must accompany you.

Academy Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Honors & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 National Champions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Letterwinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 THE ACADEMY The Air Force Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Academy Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Air Force Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Post-Meet Procedures Head swim coach Casey Converse and head diving coach Stan Curnow will be available 10 minutes following the end of the meet on the pool deck. Swimmers and divers will be available immediately after. The Air Force locker room and training room are closed to all media. Final results are available following the meet upon request. In-Season Interviews All Air Force athletes and coaches are available for interviews with the following guidelines: All interviews must be set up through the athletic media relations office at 719-333-9025 or 719333-2313. All interview requests must be made at least one day in advance so that the athlete or coach can be properly notified. Credits The 2011-12 Air Force women’s swimming and diving guide was written and designed by assistant athletic media relations director Nick Arseniak. Editoral assistance provided by the Air Force athletic media relations office and the women’s swimming and diving staff. Photos courtesy of DenMar Services, Josh Duplechian, Trevor Brown, Jr., and Stephen Nowland of NCAA Photos, and the women’s swimming and diving staff. On the Cover Featured on the front cover is the 2011-12 team on the deck of the newly refurbished Cadet Natatorium.

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Head Coach Casey Converse

CASEY CONVERSE HEAD SWIMMING COACH 24TH SEASON WASHBURN (1984) - B.A. NORTHERN COLORADO (2006) - M.S. The 2011-12 season marks coach Casey Converse's 27th year of coaching college swimming and his 24th at the Air Force Academy. With an overall dual meet record of 258-181-2 at Air Force, Converse is the winningest swim coach in Academy history. Air Force is coming off a successful 2010-11 campaign, which saw seven school records set, including all four relay events. In addition, Air Force had 17 swims that cracked the school’s all-time top 10 list. Converse recorded his 200th victory at the Academy during the 2002-03 season to pass Lt. Col. Paul Arata in total wins at Air Force. Converse enters the 2009-10 season with a 266197-2 career record, which includes a three-year stint at New Mexico State. “I am grateful for the successes we have achieved as a team here at the Academy,” said Converse. “Anyone who knows anything about our program over the past 20 years knows that the credit for all the victories we have enjoyed goes to the tremendously dedicated officercoaches and cadet-athletes. On a personal level, I am struck by what a privilege it is to work at the Academy and to be a part of the history of this great institution.” Converse continued, “I am fortunate to have been acquainted with two of the ‘founding fathers’ of the swim program at the Academy. Bob Nugent and Paul Arata both wore many

hats during their time as officer-head coaches, but both expressed their passion and best memories in terms of their coaching opportunities. As the first full-time civilian head coach, I feel fortunate to be able to devote the largest part of my energies to building the swimming and diving programs. This is a luxury that former officer-coaches did not have.” After guiding the men's and women's swimming programs for 10 years, Converse is in his 13th season coaching only the women and his 24td season overall at the Academy. Converse has built an outstanding program with both teams over the last two decades. Over the past few seasons, Converse has more than met the challenge of transforming the women's squad from a dominant Division II program to a respected member of the Mountain West Conference. For eight seasons (1989-96), Converse directed the women to an outstanding 73-21 record at the Division II level. The Falcons were dominant in the Division II ranks, winning five conference championships (Continental Divide and Pacific Collegiate) and two national championships (1995 and 1996). Additionally, the women finished in the top 10 nationally five times. Individually, Converse has coached 32 different athletes who have earned first-team All-America honors a total of 178 times. He has also guided six athletes to 13 national titles, four relay teams to national titles (including the 1996 400-medley relay team that established an NCAA Division II record), 10 swimmers to Western Athletic Conference titles and two Mountain West Conference champions. In 1998, Connie Cann became the second Falcon to compete in the NCAA Division I Women's Championships. Under Converse's guidance,

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Cann finished fifth in the WAC Championships in the 100 butterfly before going on to finish 21st in that event at the NCAA Championships. No stranger to national acclaim, Converse has earned coach of the year honors a total of five times at either the NCAA Division II level, the WAC or the Pacific Collegiate Swimming & Diving Conference. As impressive as his record is in the pool of competition, Converse has also coached athletes that have accomplished a great deal academically. A total of 68 athletes have earned academic all-conference honors 119 times under coach Converse, leading all Academy teams in this category. In 2009, 10 Falcon swimmers and divers earned academic all-conference honors. The Falcons also had 10 academic all-conference honorees in 2004, when the CSCAA named Air Force a Scholar All-American team with a 2.990 cumulative grade-point average. Prior to arriving at the Academy, Converse guided the swimming program at New Mexico State. His three-year tenure may have been short, but the Aggies benefited from Converse's knowledge. The women achieved their first winning season in a decade as they went 6-5 in 1988 while the men recorded their best finish ever (fourth) at the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) Championships. A total of 10 swimmers qualified for the U.S. Nationals, while 37 school records were established. Converse netted a dual meet record of 12-35 while in Las Cruces. Before his college coaching career began, Converse was the assistant coach of the Cincinnati Pepsi Marlin Swim Team. In 1984, he guided the Mid-American swim team in Topeka, Kan., and from 1981-84, he served as Mid-America's head age group coach. His coaching career began in 1980 in San Antonio, Texas, as he was the Metropolitan YMCA's head master's coach. Converse was a member of the coaching staff for the U.S. Long Distance swimming team at the Pan Pacific Championships.

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Head Coach Casey Converse THE CONVERSE FILE Full Name: Keith Converse Hometown: Topeka, Kan. College Education: Washburn University (Kan.), B.A. in Education, 1984; University of Northern Colorado, M.S. in Sport Administration, 2006 College Career: University of Alabama-1976 Olympic Team member (400 freestyle, ninth); NCAA Champion and All-American; Set NCAA (1000 freestyle) and American (1650 freestyle) records Coaching Accomplishments: 1994, 1995 NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year; 1993, 1995 PCSC Women’s Coach of the Year; 1991 WAC Coach of the Year; 1992 Division II National Champions (Women); Nine Division II National Champions; Seven Western Athletic Conference Champions; 60 AllAmericans; Two Mountain West Conference Champions Coaching Experience: Metropolitan YMCA, 1980; Mid-American Swim Team, (Head Age Group Coach) 1981-1984; Mid-American Swim Team, (Head Coach) 1984; Cincinnati Pepsi Marlins (Asst. Coach), 1985; New Mexico State University (Head Coach), 19851988; U.S. Air Force Academy --(Head Coach women’s swimming), 1988-present.

Casey Converse with daughters Rosie and Maggie

The following year, he was the head coach for the Athletes in Action summer project which produced five finalists at the U.S. Nationals in Mission Viejo, Calif. His service to the sport includes NCAA Y.E.S. (Youth Education through Sports) guest clinician in 1993 and 1999. A native of Topeka, Kan., Converse graduated from Mission Viejo High School (Calif.) in 1976 and went on to attend the University of Alabama. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from Washburn University (Kan.) in 1984. He also received his master’s degree in science from the University of Northern Colorado in 2006.

Inside the Numbers with Converse Year 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total

W 15 16 19 18 15 13 18 15 13 22 6 9 11 6 13 8 18 7 4 2 6 2 2 258

L 5 5 7 3 6 9 8 7 7 2 9 7 8 7 6 6 15 10 10 11 14 9 10 181

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Pct. .750 .762 .731 .857 .714 .591 .692 .682 .650 .865 .400 .563 .579 .461 .684 .571 .545 .412 .286 .154 .300 .182 .167 .587

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Few college coaches, in any sport, can match Converse's own athletic career accomplishments. A distance freestyle specialist, Converse swam on the 1976 U.S. Olympic Team as an 18-year old, placing ninth in the 400 freestyle. At Alabama, Converse burst onto the national scene as he not only won the national title in the 1,650 free his freshman year, but also set an American record and became the first man to break the 15-minute mark in the event (14:57.39). He also broke the NCAA record in the 1,000 free that same year. Converse lives in Colorado Springs. He has two daughters, Rosie (24) and Maggie (22).

Casey Converse, a 1976 Olympian, has been named Coach of the Year five times in his 23-year tenure at the Academy.

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Assistant Coach Carrie Renter

CARRIE RENTER ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH THIRD SEASON FLORIDA STATE (2006) Carrie Renter (formely Ellis) enters her third season as the assistant women's swimming coach at the Air Force Academy. Renter, a five-time NCAA All-American, comes to the Academy after spending two seasons, from 2007-2009, at the University of Alabama. "We are excited to have Carrie Renter join our staff," said Converse. "She brings a wealth of high-level athletic experience as a former All-American sprinter and national team member. Her exposure to some of the top club and NCAA programs in the nation adds great depth to her background. I look for Carrie to make her mark on our sprint program right away, and attract top athletes to the Academy in future years through her recruiting efforts." Renter, a 2006 graduate of Florida State University, has spent the past two years as a volunteer/graduate assistant coach with the Crimson Tide, working primarily with the sprint groups. She also served as a graduate assistant coach at her alma mater for the 2006-07 season. Renter's resume of swimming experience is quite impressive, including her college years. Beginning her collegiate career at the University of Virginia, Ellis earned All-America honors in 2002 as a member of UVA's eighth-place 200 medley relay team. She then transferred to Florida State, where she was a member of the swim team from 2004-2006. She again earned All-America distinction and helped lead FSU to a third-place finish in the 200 medley relay at the NCAA Championships. A two-time team captain and most valuable swimmer for the Seminoles,Renter was a key contributor as the team won its first-ever ACC Swimming Championship title in 2006. She was also the recipient of the Golden Nole Award, given to the top all-around athlete on the team, in 2005 and 2006. In 2005,Renter set the FSU record in the 100 free, a mark which still stands today. Meanwhile, Renter' swimming career continued after graduation. A member of the U.S. national team competing at the 2008 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships in Manchester, England,Renter placed 12th in the 50-meter freestyle. She was also a three-time U.S. Swimming Nationals finalist, placing fourth in the 50 free during the summer of 2007, while finishing sixth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100 free at the U.S. Short Course Nationals in December 2008. In addition,Renter was honored as the USA Swimming/Florida Swimming Female Senior Swimmer of the Year in 2007. Renter, who completed her master's degree in human performance with an emphasis on kinesiology at Alabama in 2009, is the daughter of retired Lt. Col. Michael Ellis and Susan Ellis, who currently live in Tampa, Fla.Renter lived at the Academy from 1986-88, as her father served as a captain with the 50th Airmen Training Squadron, while also teaching Navigation.Renter also has a younger brother, David, who graduated from Florida State as well. Renter was married in Sept. of 2011 to Maj. Jason Renter, an AOC at USAFA. Renter is now step mom to daughter Julia and son Carson.

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Diving Coaches/Support Staff

STAN CURNOW

HEAD DIVING COACH 19TH SEASON BYU (1997) Stan Curnow begins his 19th year with the Falcons as head diving coach, the longest tenure in Academy history for a diving coach. During his first 18 years, Curnow has continued Air Force’s proud tradition in diving. Three women have earned first-team All-American honors at the Division II level while the men annually place among the conference’s elite. For the last four years, a Falcon has won the men’s platform dive at the MWC Championships (Brady Lindberg in 2006 and 2007, Kyle Van Valkenburg in 2008 and 2009). Outside of the pool, Curnow has been an asset to the Academy as well, being named the 1998 athletic department Instructor of the Year. Curnow came to Air Force from BYU, where he coached for 14 years. His record there

was impeccable, including 26 conference titles, 17 All-Americans and two NCAA Division I champions. A native of Denver, Colo., Curnow was named a high school All-American in diving and was a champion performer on the trampoline. He attended BYU and graduated in 1977 with a degree in physical education. He completed his master’s degree in the same field in 1978. As a competitor at BYU, Curnow was the Western Athletic Conference diving champion three out of four years and earned All-American honors in 1972 and 1974. He was also a finalist in the 1972 Olympic Trials. Curnow was named the Mountain Curnow, shown with his family, is a three-time MounWest Conference’s diving coach of the year tain West Conference Diving Coach of the Year. in 2001, 2002 and 2006, and was formerly a member of the NCAA Diving Rules Committee.

CAPT. LAUREN BURSEY ASSISTANT DIVING COACH 2ND SEASON

USAFA (2007) Capt. Lauren Bursey enters her second year as the assistant diving coach for both men's and women's diving teams at Air Force. In addition to diving coach duties, Bursey works in the Academy athletics department assisting in managing the athletic department scheduling and grading office. Bursey is a 2007 graduate of USAFA. The Englewood, Colo., native was a four-year letter winner in diving and team captain as a junior while at the Academy. Bursey was a standout in the classroom at the Academy, earning Mountain West Conference All-Academic honors all four years. Bursey received her commission through the United States Air Force Academy in May 2007. Upon receiving her commission, she received her first assignment and moved to Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, where she assumed her duties with the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron.

2011-12 OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES

LT. COL. SARAH STRACHAN

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MAJ. CHRISTINA DUGAN

CAPT. CAITLIN THORN

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2011-12 Season Outlook Air Force women’s swimming & diving enters the 2011-12 season with much enthusiasm and lo y ambi ons. A new era of Falcon swimming also begins as Air Force will host home compe on in the newly refurbished Cadet Natatorium. The Falcons have steadily built up the talent level in the program, blending a solid returning core with another standout freshman class. Head swim coach Casey Converse enters his 24th season at Air Force with what he feels may be one of his most talented teams since making the step up to the Div. I level. Air Force returns several standout performers from the 2011-12 season which saw several school records broken at the Mountain West Conference Championships. The Falcons return 20 le erwinners, including a pair of divers from last season. The Falcons return their last two team MVP’s in junior Haley Holcombe, the 2010-11 team MVP and senior Katharine Ernst, the team’s 2009-10 team MVP. In addi on, sophomore Erin Bleyl, owner of ﬁve school records, returns a er one of the most successful freshman campaigns in school history. The Falcons are coming oﬀ a solid 2010-11 season that saw three individual school records and four school relay records set. In addi on, 17 swims at the conference championships cracked the school’s top 10 list. The Falcons were strong in the classroom as well, placing nine athletes on the Academic All-Conference list. “We are extremely excited to get going with the 2011-12 season,” Converse said. “With the ability to train in our newly refurbished pool and with our intense land-training, our team much further along than we were at the same me last year.” A er having to train in mul ple venues last year--including the water polo pool and the USAFA community center pool--the Falcons return to a refurbished state-of-the-art Cadet Natatorium. The new natatorium features an Olympic sized pool with the ability to convert from long-course to shortcourse distances. The diving well has also been redone, with all new 1m, 3m and pla orm well. “With the newly refurbished Natatorium, we have been able to train and work on some detailed

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technique much earlier than last season,” Converse said. “We’ve been able to sharpen up some li le things a lot quicker and that has been a significant advantage in our development so far this preseason.” Air Force will have a strong group of leaders with their six seniors, one of the largest the Falcons have had in several years. Team captain and 2009-10 team MVP Katharine Ernst leads the way as a conference finalist in the bu erfly events as well as KATHARINE ERNST compe ng in the medley events. Cassie Fletcher leads the sprint free called upon to add depth to the freestyle and medley group with Alison Ceranksi and Lauren Delaney proevents. viding added depth. Julie Grabarek has con nued to “Our sophomore class is probably our strongest show improvement and looks to break out in the disgroup of swimmers,” Converse said. “Erin is coming tance free events for AFA. Elvira Chiccarelli rounds out the seniors and will swim the fly and backstroke of a phenomenal freshman year and she con nues to show improvement. Samantha is coming into form events for the Falcons. a er struggling with some health issues late last year “This is one of our biggest senior groups in recent memory,” Converse said. “They’ve all been con- and Gabby Con nues to improve for us. Hannah has a chance to climb up our freestyle charts and we exsistent contributors since their freshman year. We pect improvement out of Michelle, Liz and Elizabeth.” have a bunch of great leaders with this group.” Air Force features another strong freshman The junior class is led by team MVP Haley HolHALEY HOLCOMBE the talented rookie class from last combe. Holcombe was an All-Mountain West selec- class, building upon on in the 100 and 200 bu erfly events, se ng a year. Kim Davis has been a standout in the medley and breaststroke events so far in preseason workouts. school record in the 200 fly. Rosie Mayou posted a Converse envisions Davis having the talent to chalschool top 10 mark in the 100 breast a season ago and will be called upon to contribute in the breaststroke lenge several school records in the medley, breast and events. Lauren McGuire and Alexandra Trobe will medley relay events. Laura Haggerty and Noel Nicboth provide added depth in the freestyle events. cum, coupled with Davis, will provide the Falcons with Heather Ireland returns to the team a er taking a depth at the breaststroke events that hasn’t been year off and has swam the backstroke events very seen at the Academy in several years. “We’ve been extremely thin at breaststroke for well so far in preseason workouts. several years now, but this group of freshmen will im“The junior class is coming along well and developing into strong leaders for us. Haley has had a mediately contribute and post strong swims for us,” strong offseason, ge ng to swim this summer, and Converse said. Clara Heffernan has had some strong swims this Heather has been swimming extremely well for us in preseason for the Falcons in the mid-distance free preseason workouts.” events. Sara Brooks will provide depth in the backThe sophomore class is coming off a strong stroke events and Janelle Galang will swim the fly freshman season, featuring many of its top swimmers events. in several events. Erin Bleyl set school records in both “Our freshmen are a talented bunch,” Converse the 100 and 200 backstroke events and was part of three record-se ng relay events. Fellow classmate said. They will add some much needed depth in sevSamantha Laughlin will also bolster an already strong eral events and contribute immediately. Assistant backstroke group and will look to move coach Carrie Renter has done a fantas c job of bringup the Academy Top 10 list in both back ing in solid recrui ng classes these last couple of events. Gabby Aranda cracked the years.” Air Force features five divers this season, a er Academy Top 10 in the 200 medley and having just two divers last year. Sophomores both bu erfly events and looks poised for improvement. Hannah Cesare was Moranda Hern and Rachel Kennedy return a er one of Air Force’s top sprint freestylers strong freshman campaigns. They will be joined by freshmen Lainie Long, Jeanne Nolan and Samantha and looks to improve upon a solid freshman season. Michelle Kuyper was Air Wilson. “Diving coach Stan Curnow has added some Force’s lone swimmer in the 1650 free at conference and will swim the dis- depth to our diving squad and we expect them to be tance free events for the Falcons. Liz stronger for us this year,” Converse said. Harrison and Elizabeth Keenan will be

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2011-12 Roster

Name Gabby Aranda Erin Bleyl Sara Brooks Alison Ceranski Hannah Cesare Elvira Chiccarelli Kim Davis Lauren Delaney Katharine Ernst Cassie Fletcher Janelle Galang Julie Grabarek Laura Haggerty Liz Harrison Clara Heﬀernan Moranda Hern Haley Holcombe Heather Ireland Elizabeth Keenan Rachel Kennedy Michelle Kuyper Samantha Laughlin Lainie Long Rosie Mayou Lauren McGuire Noel Niccum Jeanne Nolan Alexandra Trobe Samantha Wilson

Year So. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr.

* Captain Head Coach: Diving Coach: Assistant Coach: Assistant Diving Coach:

Casey Converse (Washburn 1984) - 24thnn season Stan Curnow (BYU 1997) - 19th season Carrie Renter (Florida State 2006) - 3rd season Capt. Lauren Bursey (USAFA 2007) - 2nd season

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Height 5-6 5-8 5-7 5-3 5-10 5-3 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-9 5-4 5-8 5-8 5-1 5-8 5-7 5-8 5-7 5-5 5-2 5-5 5-11 5-6 5-8 5-9 5-5 5-7 5-7 5-5

Event Fly Back Back Free Free Fly/Back IM/Breast Free Fly/IM Free Fly Free IM/Breast IM/Free Mid-Distance Diving IM/Fly Back/Free IM/Free Diving Free Back/Free Diving Breast Free/Fly Breast Diving Free Diving

Hometown/High School Biloxi, MS/Biloxi Tucson, AZ/Pusch Ridge Chris an Academy Kansasville, WI/Burlington Marine e, WI/Marine e Ennice, NC/Homeschooled Panama City Beach, FL/OWC Collegiate Brentwood, TN/Ravenwood Panama City, FL/A. Crawford Mosley Folsom, CA/Folsom Durham, NC/Middle College Johnston, IA/Johnston Laguna Niguel, CA/Dana Hills Pi sburgh, PA/Quigley Catholic Manassas, VA/Osbourn Park Olympia, WA/Olympia Clovis, CA/Fresno Chris an Academy Snellville, GA/Brookwood Coronado, CA/Coronado Phoenix, AZ/Xavier Wasilla, AK/Wasilla Orland Parl, IL/Sandburg Des n, FL/Fort Walton Beach Newnan, GA/Landmark Chris an School Derby, KS/Derby Douglasville, GA/Landmark Chris an School Houston, TX/Magnolia West Valparaiso, IN/Valparaiso Pi sford, NY/Pi sford Sutherland Lakeside, CA/El Capitan

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Meet The Falcons ALISON CERANSKI

ELVIRA CHICCARELLI

SR. • 5-3 • FREE MARINETTE, WISC. (MARINETTE)

SR. • 5-3 • FLY/BACK PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. (OWC COLLEGIATE)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the fourthfastest 50 free, fifth-fastest 100 free, the personal bests eighth-fastest 200 free and fifth-fastest 24.28 100 fly for the team ... was the second-leg 50 free 52.82 in the fastest team time for the 200 free 100 free 58.94 relay group ... also swam the second-leg 100 fly in the 400 free relay at the MW championships ... earned third Academic All-MW honor. 2009-10 Highlights: Recorded the second-fastest team marks in the 50 and 100 freestyle ... led-off the team’s 400 free relay and was second leg in the 200 free relay ... named to academic All-MW team for second time. 2008-09 Highlights: One of the Falcons’ top sprinters … swam the third leg on the 400 freestyle relay team which set a new school record of 3:27.30 at the MW Championships … posted team’s third-fastest time in both the 50 and 100 freestyle events … also swam the third-fastest time in the 100 butterfly … named to the academic All-MW team. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Cathee Mayhew … four-time all-state performer … four-time first-team all-conference selection … five-time YMCA national qualifier … three-time sectional champion … swam for the YMCA M&M Stingrays, coached by Amy Linstad … also lettered three years in track and field … earned three academic letters … vice president of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 11 ... daughter of Brian and Eileen Ceranski … has two brothers … major is aeronautical engineering ... on the Superintendent’s list ... hobbies include skiing, camping and reading … favorite food is mom’s spaghetti and meatballs … favorite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes … if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Survivor … biggest influence on her sports career has been her parents, because “they supported me no matter what”.

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s fourth-fastest 100 fly and sixth-fastest personal bests 200 fly ... also swam the 200 free in an 57.61 event ... earned third Academic All-MW 100 fly 200 fly 2:08.14 honor. 1:01.07 2009-10 Highlights: Ranked in Air Force’s 100 back top five in the 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly and 200 fly ... swam her fastest times in the 100 back, 100 & 200 fly at the MWC Championships ... named to MW all-academic team. 2008-09 Highlights: Recorded the team’s fastest time in the 100 butterfly … swam the second-fastest time in the 100 backstroke and third-fastest mark in the 200 fly … time of 57.61 in the 100 fly ranks as the eighth-fastest in school history, while her mark of 2:08.14 in the 200 fly is 10th-fastest … also swam the 500 freestyle … named to the MW all-academic team. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Northwest Florida Collegiate High School, but swam for Fort Walton Beach High School … lettered four years in swimming for coach Pam Braseth … team captain in senior season … recipient of Thor’s Hammer Award and Coaches’ Award in 2006-07 … won the Tsunami Award in December 2007 … also swam for the Panama City Swim Team, coached by Jonathan Kaplan … member of National Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa … graduated with high academic honors … earned the Spirit of Collegiate High School Award … received Associate of Arts degree from Okaloosa-Walton College. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 21 ... daughter of Dr. Elvira S. Chiccarelli … major is biology with a minor in French ... nickname is El ... future career plan is to become an Air Force doctor ... on the Dean’s and Commandant’s list at the Academy ... Health Professions Scholarship recipient ... Olmstead Scholar ... BCT Squadron Commander ... Regional Tri-Beta Research award winner ... favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You … favorite food is cookies ... biggest influence on her sports career has been the ocean because it “taught me to love being in the water” … favorite quote: “Never Give up.”

Getting to Know Alison...

Getting to Know Elvira...

• person in history she’d like to meet is Franklin D. Roosevelt • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Cassie Fletcher, because It would be interesting to know what actually goes on inside her head. • favorite quote: “Life is weird. Wing it.”

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• hobbies include swimming, dancing and cooking. • something not many people know about you: I’m actually the 4thgeneration “Elvira” in my family. • How did you spend your summer? I learned to fly a propeller plane, then traveled to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia with the biology department, and then I was a Basic Cadet Training Squadron Commander during the Jack’s Valley phase.

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Meet The Falcons LAUREN DELANEY

KATHARINE ERNST

SR. • 5-6 • FREE PANAMA CITY, FLA. (A. CRAWFORD MOSELEY)

SR. • 5-6 • FLY/IM FOLSOM, CALIF. (FOLSOM)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s fifth-fastest 50 free, sixth-fastest 100 free personal bests and ninth-fastest 200 free times ... set ca24.73 reer-high’s in the 50 and 100 free ... low- 50 free 53.47 ered her best 100 free time by over half a 100 free 200 free 1:59.27 second ... earned her third Academic AllMW honor. 2009-10 Highlights: Swam the team’s third-fastest 100 freestyle and fourth-fastest 50 and 200 free times ... set career-bests in the 50 and 100 free .. swam the second legs of the 400 and 800 free relays and third leg of the 200 free relay ... named to MW all-academic team. 2008-09 Highlights: Competed in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events … named to MW all-academic team. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Steve Burdeshaw … swim team captain … also swam for the Panama City Swim Team, coached by Jonathan Kaplan … also lettered in track and field for three years … track team captain … valedictorian of high school class … president of National Honor Society … member of Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 17 ... daughter of Dennis and Pam Delaney … has a sister … major is English with a minor in French ... greatest moment in sports was breaking 54 seconds in the 100 freestyle for the first time at the FHSAA regional swim meet … favorite food is macaroni and cheese … favorite movie is the Proposal … biggest influence on her sports career has been her parents, who never missed a single meet … favorite quote: “Pain is weakness leaving the body.”

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s third fastest times in the 100 and 200 fly personal bests events and the fifth-fastest time in the 56.10 200 IM ... shaved over a second off her ca- 100 fly 2:03.54 reer-best time in the 200 IM ... made the 200 fly 2:13.92 finals in the 200 meter fly at the Indi- 200 IM 4:42.98 anapolis Grand Prix, finishing 18th overall 400 IM ... earned junior class team most inspirational award. 2009-10 Highlights: Team MVP ... All-Mountain West Conference in the 100 and 200 butterfly ... recorded the second-fastest time on the team in the 100 butterfly and third-fastest in the 200 fly ... also recorded the fifthfastest time on the team in the 200 and 400 individual medley ... also swam the 100 and 200 free ... 100 fly time of 56.10 is the fourth-fastest in school history ... 200 fly time of 2:03.54 is the third-fastest in school history. 2008-09 Highlights: Recorded the second-fastest time on the team in the 200 butterfly and the fourth-fastest mark in the 100 fly … time of 2:07.68 in the 200 fly ranks as the eighth-fastest in Academy history … also competed in the 200 IM and 400 IM. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Jessica Estep … swim team captain … also swam for the Sierra Marlins club team, coached by Doug Reyes. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 26 ... daughter of Mike and Karen Ernst … has one brother … majoring in astronautics … hobbies include reading and being outdoors … favorite food is sushi … favorite movies are Apollo 13 and Lord of the Rings … biggest influence on her sports career has been her club coach, Doug Reyes, because “he always pushed us to be better not only in the pool, but as a person as well” … noteworthy thing about her hometown is that it is home to Folsom Prison (made famous in a Johnny Cash song) … if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be The Amazing Race … favorite quote: “It’s a dangerous business, going out your door. You step into the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

Getting to Know Lauren... • something not many people know about her is that she lived in Turkey for two years • if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be The Real World, “but only for about a week just to say that I did it”

Getting to Know Katharine...

• plans to become a fighter pilot after graduation

• plans to become a test pilot or astronaut • person in history she’d like to meet is J.R.R. Tolkien • something not many people know about her is that she collects gnomes

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Meet The Falcons CASSIE FLETCHER

JULIE GRABAREK

SR. • 5-9 • FREE DURHAM, N.C. (MIDDLE COLLEGE)

SR. • 5-8 • DISTANCE FREE LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIF. (DANA HILLS)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s fastest 50 and second-fastest 100 free personal bests times ... swam the eighth-fastest 100 free time in school history at the MW Cham- 50 free 23.97 pionships with a time of 52.31 ... an- 100 free 52.31 chored the school-record setting 400 free 200 free 1:56.00 relay and 200 medley relay groups ... 100 breast 1:07.00 swam third-fastest 100 breast time on team, shaving three seconds off her previous best time ... earned her second Academic All-MW team honor. 2009-10 Highlights: Swam team’s fastest 50 and 100 freestyle times ...50 free time of 23.97 was ninth fastest in Academy history ... 100 free time of 52.53 is eighth fastest in school history ... also swam fifth-fastest 200 free on the season ...led-off 200 free relay team ... anchored the 400 free and 200 medley relay teams ... named to MW all-academic team. 2008-09 Highlights: One of the Falcons’ top sprinters … turned in the team’s second-fastest mark in the 50 free (24.11) … that mark ranks as the 10th-fastest in school history … swam the second leg on the 400 freestyle relay team which set a school record with a time of 3:27.30 at the MWC Championships … posted team’s fourth-fastest marks in both the 100 and 200 freestyle events … also competed in the 100 breaststroke during the season. HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for the New South Swimming team, coached by Rusty Kretz and Mark Snider … served as team captain and assistant coach … has been swimming for 12 years … also played tennis and volleyball for three seasons each … completed a full year of college at Middle College High School … member of honor society and debate team. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 35 ... daughter of Phillip and Elaine Fletcher … majoring in systems engineering … hobbies include the Civil Air Patrol, swimming, volleyball and riding her horses … biggest influence on her sports career has been her coach, Rusty Kretz, and her parents, who all “encouraged me to keep swimming throughout my life” … on her iPod: Green Day, Yellowcard, Matchbox 20, Rascal Flatts, Justin Timberlake and “pretty much all of the new songs that periodically come out” … favorite quote: “Keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer” –from The Godfather.

2010-11: Swam team top-10 times in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free events ... also swam the 200 free ... shaved twoand-a-half seconds off her career best in the 1000. 2009-10: Took season off to focus on academics.

personal bests 200 free 500 free 1000 free 1650 free

2:01.40 5:20.44 11:04.28 18:06.71

2008-09 Highlights: Swam the fastest 500 free on team ... swam second-fastest 1000 and 1650 free times on the team. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Tiffany Wallace ... team captain ... recipient of Scholar-Athlete award ... also swam for the Irvine Novaquatics swim club, coached by Adam Crossen and Vadim Tashlitsky. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 29 ... daughter of Robert and Susan Grabarek ... has two older sisters ... nickname is Jules ... major is behavioral sciences ... on Dean’s and Commandant’s list at Academy ... hobbies are going to the beach, hiking, anything with my friends and family ... favorite food is LuLu’s frozen yogurt ... favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama ... greatest influence on her sports career has been her parents .

Getting to Know Julie... • future career plans: I hope to be an acquisitions officer after graduation. • favorite quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”- A Cinderella Story

Getting to Know Cassie... • has eight siblings, ranging in age from 3 to 18 • favorite athlete is Michael Phelps • person in history she’d like to meet is George Orwell, because “he had some pretty radical ideas, so I’m sure we could have some lively discussions”

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Meet The Falcons HALEY HOLCOMBE

HEATHER IRELAND

JR. • 5-8 • IM/FLY SNELLVILLE, GA. (BROOKWOOD)

JR. • 5-7 • BACK/FREE CORONADO, CALIF. (CORONADO)

2010-11 Highlights: Team MVP ... All-MW in the 100 and 200 butterfly ... set school personal bests record in the 200 fly (2:02.36) ... was also 55.31 part of the school-record 200 and 400 100 fly *2:02.36 medley relays ... made the finals in the 200 fly 2:08.57 200 meter fly at the Indianapolis Grand 200 IM 4:35.21 Prix, finishing 17th overall ... swam the 400 IM 5:24.90 second-fastest 400 IM time of the team, 500 free 11:06.16 which is also the 10th fastest in school 1000 free history ... also swam the third-fastest 200 * School Record IM time on the team. 2009-10 Highlights: Swam the team’s fastest times in the 100 and 200 butterfly and 200 individual medley ... owns the school record in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:02.85 ... 100 fly time of 55.81 is third-fastest in school history ... 200 IM time of 2:02.85 is 10th at AFA ... led off the 800 free relay and was third leg of 200 medley relay. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Greg Puckett … team captain as a senior … four-time All-American … winner of Exemplary Athlete award … also competed for Swim Atlanta, coached by Chris Davis, Sr. … graduated with honors … AP Scholar … four-year Scholastic All-American … four-year Scholar-Athlete ... school record holder in the 200 fly. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 1 … daughter of Steve and Terrie Holcombe ... major is systems engineering human systems ... nickname is Hales … greatest moment in sports was competing at Senior Nationals in 2008 and being on a relay that broke a 13-year-old state record as a senior … hobbies include reading, watching movies and outdoors activities … favorite food is ice cream … favorite movie is My Best Friend’s Wedding … something not many people know about her is that she is scuba certified and doesn’t know how to whistle … if she could trade places with one of her teammates for a day, it would be Michelle Kuyper because she always has a good attitude and is really funny ... if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Wipe Out.

Notable: Returns to the team after takpersonal bests ing sophomore season off to focus on academics. 100 back 1:00.37 2008-09 Highlights: Recorded the Fal200 back 2:13.02 cons' second-fastest time of the season 500 free 5:25.21 in the 500 freestyle (5:25.21) ... turned in the fourth-fastest times in both the 100 back and 200 back ... also competed in the 200 freestyle. HIGH SCHOOL (Coronado): Lettered four years in swimming for coach Randall Burgess ... team captain as a senior ... three-time CIF finalist ... Texas high school champion in the 200 freestyle relay in 2005 ... swam for the North Coast Aquatics swim club, coached by Jeff Pease. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 36 ... daughter of Ken and Patti Ireland ... has a younger brother, Andrew, who is a sophomore at the University of North Carolina and who also swims the back and free events for their men’s swim team ... majoring in humanities ... plans a career in acquisitions or public affairs ... hobbies include cooking, traveling and reading ... favorite food is mac and cheese ... favorite movie is Roman Holiday ... person in history she'd like to meet is Mohandas Gandhi because “he was an incredibly powerful individual who changed the world for the better.” ... biggest influence on her sports career has been her parents ... noteworthy thing about her hometown is the Hotel Del Coronado ... favorite athlete is her brother Andrew because he is extremely talented and works hard to balance school, military duties and swimming.

Getting to Know Heather... • Favorite quote: “You push on, do your best, and if you are really brave, you dream big, doubts and fears be damned.” – Wayne Coffey • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Gabby Aranda because she has pretty sweet dance moves. • Enjoys listening to: Mumford and Sons, Foster the People, Adele, and Thompson Square.

Getting to Know Haley... • I enjoy listening to: Texas Country Music, and anything else country. • town motto of her hometown is “Everybody’s somebody in Snellville” • Favorite quote: “It’s impossible” said pride. “It’s risky” said experience. “It’s pointless” said reason. “Give it a try” whispered the heart.

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Meet The Falcons ROSIE MAYOU

LAUREN MCGUIRE

JR. • 5-8 • BREAST DERBY, KS (DERBY)

JR. • 5-9 • FREE/FLY DOUGLASVILLE, GA. (LANDMARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s second -fastest 100 and 200 breast times ... personal bests swam the 10th fastest 100 breast time in 1:06.89 school history ... swam the sixth-fastest 100 breast 2:25.49 200 IM time on the team, shaving over 200 breast 200 IM 2:15.43 two seconds off her previous career-best ... earned second Academic All-MW Team honor. 2009-10 Highlights: Swam the team’s second-fastest 100 and 200 breaststroke events ... time of 1:07.00 in the 100 breast is the 10th fastest in school history ... named to All-MWC Team. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Ron Meisch … also swam for the Wichita Swim Club, coached by Katie Yevak … graduated first in her class (along with four other students) … president of National Honor Society … head drum major in senior year. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 8 ... given name is Rosalie … daughter of James and Stacy Mayou … has two younger brothers … major is economics … favorite foods are carrot cake and any of her dad’s homemade dinners … favorite movie is Ice Age … the biggest influence on her sports career has been her parents … most noteworthy thing about her hometown is that it was named by CBS News in 2007 as one of the top 10 places to raise a family … listens to Regina Spektor, Violent Femmes, Disturbed, Cake, Flaming Lips and Josh Thompson on her ipod … favorite athlete is Mark Spitz, because “he swam ridiculously fast for his time with a full beard.”

2010-11 Highlights: Ranked amongst the team’s top 10 in the 50 and 100 free and 100 fly ... swam a career-best time in the 100 fly at the Georgia Tech Invitational.

personal bests 50 free 100 free 100 fly

2009-10 Highlights: Swam the team’s third-fastest 50 free time and fourthfastest 100 free time ... also swam the 100 fly.

24.68 54.17 59.58

High School: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Cassie O’Bryant … four-time state qualifier … also swam for Swim Atlanta, coached by Doug Gjertsen … earned one letter each in track and cross country … state champion in cross country in 2005 … National Honor Society vice president and Honor Board prefect … member of Beta Club … named to High Honor Roll. Personal: Member of cadet squadron 34 ... nickname is Mac … daughter of Perry and Lauren McGuire … has three siblings … majoring in behavioral science … plans to attend graduate school and become a pharmacist … hobbies include sleeping, shopping, hunting and reading …favorite food is Chick-Fil-A … favorite movie is The Notebook … biggest influence on her sports career have been her parents … pre-race ritual is to listen to music and stretch.

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Getting to Know Lauren...

• lived in England for four years • person in history she’d most like to meet is Harriet Tubman, because “she took the initiative to do what was right when others were too afraid” • favorite quote: “Without music, life is like a journey through a desert.”

• Something not many people know about you: I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd. • favorite athlete is Tim Tebow, because he knows what he believes and stands by it. • favorite quote: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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Meet The Falcons ALEXANDRA TROBE

GABBY ARANDA

JR. • 5-7 • FREE PITTSFORD, N.Y. (PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND)

SO. • 5-6 • FLY BILOXI, MISS. (BILOXI)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam sixth-fastest 200 free time on team ... also swam top personal bests 10 times in the 50 and 100 free events ... 26.33 anchored the 400 free relay vs. Utah ... 50 free 55.24 earned second Academic All-MW and 100 free 200 free 1:58.23 MW Scholar-Athlete honors ... named team most inspirational sophomore. 2009-10 Highlights: Ranked amongst the top five on the team in the 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 free ... swam second fastest team time in the 200, 500 and 1650 free ... anchored the 800 free realy team. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned five varsity letters in swimming for coach Marty Keating … all-state performer … sectional champion and state champion … winner of sportsmanship award … also swam for the Rochester Rapids club team, coached by Shane Logan … earned two varsity letters in indoor track and one letter in outdoor track … named to Honor Roll … member of National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 10 ... daughter of Steven Trobe and Bonnie Majestic-Trobe … has a younger sister … majoring in political science … plans to become a pilot after graduation … on the superintendent’s list ... hobbies include snowboarding, hiking and swimming … favorite food is choco tacos … favorite movie is Good Will Hunting … most noteworthy thing about her hometown is the Erie Canal … if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Jersey Shore ... something most people don’t know about her is that her middle name is Zena ... credits her high school swim coach, Marty Keating as having the biggest influence on her sports career.

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the team’s personal bests fastest 200 IM and the fourth-fastest in school history ... swam the second100 fly 56.23 fastest 100 and 200 fly times on the 2:04.04 team ... 100 fly time is fifth and 200 fly is 200 fly 200 IM 2:06.59 fourth-fastest in school history ... swam 1:11.14 fourth-fastest 100 breast time, and fifth- 100 breast 100 back 1:02.09 fastest 100 and 200 back times on the 200 back 2:16.00 team ... also swam the 100 meter fly at the Indianapolis Grand Prix. HIGH SCHOOL (Biloxi): Le ered four years in swimming and one year in so ball ... team captain ... earned gold awards in the 100 fly and 200 IM and silver in the 100 fly and bronze in the 100 free at the state championships ... set five school records ... was the class vice president as a senior ... Na onal Honor Society member ... AP scholar ... girls’ swimming scholar athlete ... graduated sixth in her class of 338 ... high school swimming coach was Al Pickich ... also swam for Biloxi Elit Swim Team coached by Jamie Lee. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 40 ... has twin siblings ... nickhames are Gabby and Gabs ... hobbies are salsa club, just dance, ‘Stumbling’ on StumbleUpon, Karaoke, watching Jersey Shore ... person in history she’d like to meet is Tupac ... credits her club coach Jamie Lee as having the biggest influence on her sports career ... noteworthy thing about her home town is that it is headquarters for Barq’s Rootbeer ... daughter of Alex and Anne Aranda.

Getting to Know Alexandra...

Getting to Know Gabby...

• enjoys listending to the Dave Matthews Band • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Haley Holcombe, because she is one of the most genuine people I know. She is an inspiration on the team for her determination and work ethic and has one of the most graceful butterfly strokes ive ever seen. • favorite quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”

• Favorite food: Mama’s Shepard’s Pie and Daddy’s Menudo

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• If you could be on any reality TV show, what would it be? Real Housewives of Miami. • Favorite quote: “Things may come to those who wait...but only the things left by those who hustle.”

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Meet The Falcons ERIN BLEYL

HANNAH CESARE

SO. • 5-8 • BACK TUCSON, ARIZ. (PUSCH RIDGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)

SO. • 5-10 • SPRINT FREE ENNICE, N.C. (HOMESCHOOLED)

2010-11 Highlights: Posted one of the personal bests best freshmen campaigns in AFA history, setting three individual school records 100 free *51.25 and three relay records for a total of six 200 free 1:50.70 school records. ... set school records in 500 free 5:02.76 the 100 back (56.28) and 200 back 100 back *56.28 (2:01.66) and 100 free (51.25) ... also 200 back *2:01.66 swam in the record setting 400 free, 800 * School record free and 400 medley relay groups ... swam the fastest times for the season in four events (100, 200 free & 100, 200 back) ... ranks second all-time at AFA in the 200 free and ninth in the 500 free ... also swam the 200 meter free at the Indianapolis Grand Prix ... earned the team Coaches Award. HIGH SCHOOL (Pusch Ridge Chris an Academy): Le ered four years in swimming ... team captain as a senior ... led Pusch Ridge to third place finish in states as a senior and second place finish as a junior ... set state records in the 100 back and 200 free as a sophomore ... scholas c AllAmerican ... Na onal Honors Society member ... also swam for Flying Fish Arizona club swim team ... high school swimming coach was mother, Mary Beth Bleyl. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 17 ... has a sister and brother ... sister, Shawna, a ends West Point and is on the so ball team ... parents are USAFA grads and were also on the Wings of Blue jump team ... hobbies are stumbling upon, reading, hiking, sleeping and watching movies ... favorite foods are jalapenos ... favorite movie is the Truman Show ... something most people don’t know about her is that she went to the science olympics ... credits her first swim coach, Troy Reister, as having the biggest influence on her sports career because ‘he taught me to love swimming’ ... daughter of Wallace and Mary Beth Bleyl.

2010-11 Highlights: Swam the secondfastest 200 free and third-fastest 50 and 100 free times on the team ... 100 free time is 10th-fastest and 200 free is sixthfastest in school history ... was a part of three school record relays; the 400 free, 800 free and 400 medley.

personal bests 50 free 100 free 200 free

24.26 52.41 1:52.83

PRIOR TO ACADEMY: Swim coach was Ted Orton. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 38 ... has ﬁve siblings ... hobbies are hiking, cooking, baking and hanging with her li le sisters ... most notable thing about her hometown is that it is one of the largest producers of Christmas trees and pumpkins ... daughter of Ray and Kim Cesare ... favorite quote: “A good plan violently executed now is be er than a perfect plan executed next week.” -George S. Pa on.

Getting to Know Erin... • I enjoy listening to: Simon and Garfunkel, Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Julie Grabarek because she has the cutest outfits. • Favorite quote: “My mother said to me ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope. Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso” – Pablo Picasso

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Meet The Falcons LIZ HARRISON

MORANDA HERN

SO. • 5-3 • BACK MANASSAS, VA. (OSBOURN PARK)

SO. • 5-7 • DIVING CLOVIS, CALIF. (FRESNO SUNNYSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)

2010-11 Highlights: Swam fourth-fastest personal bests 100 and 200 back times on team ... also swam the fifth-fastest 400 IM ... also 100 back 1:01.76 swam the 1000 in a meet ... swam the 200 back 2:08.75 ninth-fastest 200 back time in school 400 IM 5:00.18 history at the MW Championships. 11:35.54 HIGH SCHOOL (Osbourn Park): Le ered 1000 free four years in swimming ... team captain and scholas c All-American as a senior ... helped lead Osbourn Park to four consecu ve district and regional tles ... high school swimming coach was Kate Thomas ... swam for QDD club swim team, coached by Rick Benner ... Na onal Honor Society and French Honor Society member ... graduated Magna Cum Laude. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 17 ... major is poli cal science ... sister, Caitlyn, swims at Alabama ... also has a brother ... nickname is grandma ... hobby is reading ... favorite movie is The Patriot ... favorite food is chicken wings ... something not many people know about her is that she has broken/dislodged her sternum twice ... enjoys listening to Rascall Fla s, Switchfoot and Fox news radio ... daughter of Sco and Karen Harrison ... favorite quote: “Duty, then, is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more. You should never wish to do less.” General Robert E. Lee.

2010-11 Highlights: Led team in scoring for both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving events ... scored 210.25 points in the 1m on Oct. 29 vs. Colorado Mines/Metro State ... scored 254.40 points in the 3m vs. Denver/UNLV.

personal bests 1-meter 3-meter

210.25 254.30

HIGH SCHOOL: High school diving coach was Teresa Hall. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 8 ... hobbies are shoo ng, going to the beach, watching The Oﬃce and quo ng Saturday Night Live skits ... daughter for Ricky and Molida Hern.

Getting to Know Liz... • person in history she would like to meet is Winston Churchill because he was an amazing leader and motivator. • Pre-race/meet rituals: Sleeping a lot and listening to Jack Johnson. • If you could be on any reality TV show, what would it be? I want to be on the Ninja Warrior Game Show because the people on that show are awesome and I want to make it through the obstacle course.

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Meet The Falcons ELIZABETH KEENAN

RACHEL KENNEDY

SO. • 5-5 • FREE/FLY PHOENIX, ARIZ. (XAVIER)

SO. • 5-2 • DIVING WASILLA, ALASKA (WASILLA)

2010-11 Highlights: Ranked fourth on personal bests the team in the 200 and 500 free, 200 breast and 200 fly events ... also ranked 200 free 1:55.03 sixth on the team in the 100 fly. 500 free 5:09.69 HIGH SCHOOL (Xavier): Le ered four 200 breast 2.48.00 years in swimming ... led Xavier to four 100 fly 59.52 state tles ... all-state and all-region ... 200 fly 2:10.19 All-American relay qualiﬁer ... earned team’s outstanding freshman, junior and senior awards in addi on to team sportsmanship award ... Na onal Honor Society and Na onal Spanish Honors Society member ... high school swimming coach was Colleen Murphy ... also swam for the Phoenix Swim Club, coached by Dave Gibson. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 21 ... nickname is Liz ... has two siblings ... hobbies are music, movies and spending me with friends ... favorite food is pancakes ... favorite movie is Across the Universe ... credits her grandfather as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... something most people don’t know about her is that she lived overseas for four years ... favorite quote: “I always like to look on the op mis c side of life, but I am realis c enough to know that life is a complex ma er.” -Walt Disney ... daughter of Vince and Carol Keenan.

2010-11 Highlights: Second on the team in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events ... scored 187.95 points in the 1m vs. Northern Colorado ... scored 198.98 points in the 3m vs. BYU ... Academic AllMW and MW Scholar Athlete.

personal bests 1-meter 3-meter

187.95 198.98

HIGH SCHOOL (Wasilla): Le ered three years in diving, four years in soccer and one year each in track and cross country ... team captain for two years in diving and three for soccer ... three me diving region champion and finished second at state ... all-state soccer tournament member as a junior ... state qualifier in track and cross-country ... state champion in gymnas cs as a freshman ... Na onal Honor Society member ... class valedictorian ... high school diving coach was Larry Smith. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 12 ... nickname is Red ... has two siblings ... brother, David, a ends the Naval Academy ... majoring in biology ... on the superintendent’s list ... hobbies are mountain climbing, snowboarding, dance, musical theatre, plan ng flowers, smiling, laughing, and baking cookies ... favorite food is Eggo waffles ... favorite movie is Gladiator ... herson in history she’d like to meet is Helen Keller because she faced so much adversity as a young child and never gave up to improve herself in all aspects of her life ... daughter of Dan and Janet Kennedy.

Getting to Know Elizabeth...

Getting to Know Rachel...

• Pre-race/meet rituals: coffee and a bagel for breakfast.

• I enjoy listening to: Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Ke$sha

• Favorite athlete and why: Jenny Thompson. I remember looking up to her as a swimmer when I was young. I even had the opportunity to meet her at a swim meet. She is a very genuine and hardworking person and her accomplishments both in and out of the pool are amazing. • I enjoy listening to: All genres of music, except for country.

• Favorite athlete and why: 2008 Olympic gymnast Shawn JohnsonShe took the sport of gymnastics to a whole new level of perfection.

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• Something not many people know about you: I do not like and will not eat vegetables. If it is a vegetable that I do like, then I consider it a fruit.

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Meet The Falcons MICHELLE KUYPER

SAMANTHA LAUGHLIN

SO. • 5-5 • FREE ORLAND PARK, ILL. (SANDBERG)

SO. • 5-11 • BACK/FREE DESTIN, FLA. (FORT WALTON BEACH)

2010-11 Highlights: Ranked second on personal bests the team in the 1000 and 1650 free events ... ranked third in the 500 free 200 free 1:58.51 and seventh in the 200 free ... earned 500 free 5:05.98 freshman team inspirational award. 1000 free 10:46.80 HIGH SCHOOL (Sandburg): Le ered four 1650 free 18:01.98 years in swimming ... All-American as a senior ...team captain as senior ... team MVP as a junior and senior ... made it to junior na onals in 2009 ... Na onal Honors Society member ... graduated Mu Alpha Theta ... high school swim coach was Jane Caliendo ... also swam for Hickory Willow Swim Associa on, coached by Tom Rieman. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 3 ... has a younger brother ... nickname is stealth ... major is materials chemistry ... hobbies are scrapbooking, dancing and watching the Chicago Blackhawks ... favorite food is sushi ... favorite movies are Forrest Gump, Armageddon and Pocahontas ... person in history she’d like to meet is Marie Curie ... something most people don’t know about her is that she loves watching hockey and UFC ...credits her coaches as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... daughter of Henry and Karen Kuyper.

2010-11 Highlights: Ranked second on the team in the 100 and 200 back events personal bests ... ranked seventh in the 50 and 100 free 100 back 58.32 and 200 IM events ... 200 back time is 200 back 2:06.56 seventh-fastest and 100 back time is 24.76 eighth-fastest in school history ... part of 50 free 100 free 54.19 the second record-setting 200 medley 200 IM 2:17.40 relay group. HIGH SCHOOL (Fort Walton Beach): Lettered four years in swimming and two in volleyball ... team MVP, Swimmer of the Year, FWBHS Athlete of the Year and scholar athlete as a senior ... set school records in the 50 free, 100 back and 200 and 400 free relays ... also swam for the YMCA Na onal Team, sec onals, district and state teams ... helped lead FWBHS to county and district tles ... high school swim coach was Pam Braseth. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 23 ... has three siblings ... nicknames are Sam, Sami and Shamuu ... major is management ... favorite movie is the Notebook ... somethingmost people don’t know about her is that she’s lived in nine states ... favorite quote: "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs with no fear of the future." -Proverbs 31:25 ... daughter of David and Donna Laughlin.

Getting to Know Samantha... • Hobbies: Reading intellectual poems, interpreting songs, eating salad with ranch and pepper, face-booking, supplying people with laughter, attempting to pop-lock-and-drop-it, taking snapshots of memories, organizing my room, shopping for exquisite clothing items, wearing sweet shoes, and finding new ways to put eyeliner on. • Favorite foods: Salad, French onion dip and chips, pesto pizza, Pinkberry Yogurt, Hamburgers with pickles, Chicken Tenders, Long Horn Steakhouse steaks, mashed potatoes with cheese, Chuy’s TexMex food, and of course watermelon sour patch kids. • Pre-race/meet rituals: I pray right before my races.

Getting to Know Michelle... • Pre-race/meet rituals: I start to visualize my races a few weeks before my big meets, and then I have a pump-up playlist of the best songs for before I swim • I enjoy listening to: rap, country, classical…Anything! • Favorite quote: “The biggest risk you can take is to step up on that block and dare someone to beat you”

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Meet The Falcons SARA BROOKS

KIM DAVIS

FR. • 5-7 • BACK KANSASVILLE, WISC. (BURLINGTON)

FR. • 5-8 • IM/BREAST BRENTWOOD, TENN. (RAVENWOOD) HIGH SCHOOL (Ravenwood): Le ered four years in swimming ... 200 breaststroke me was top 10 in the na on for 18 year olds ... na onal and junior na onal qualiﬁer ... on the Principal’s list every semester ... high school swim coach was Angel Cur ss ... swam club for Excel Aquatics, coached by Mark Walker.

HIGH SCHOOL (Burlington): Le ered three years in swimming ... Academic All-American ... high school swim coach was Kenneth France ... swam club for the Waukesha Express Swim Team, coached by Blaine Carlson. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 10 ... has ﬁve siblings ... hobbies are hanging out with friends, reading and listening to music ... favorite food is ice cream ... favorite movie is Anchorman ... something most people don’t know about her is that her favorite music is metal ... credits her mother as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... daughter of Alan and Yvonne Brooks.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 14 ... has an older sister ... hobby is reading ... favorite food is cake ... favorite movie is Star Trek ... something most people don’t know about her is that she makes really good chocolate chip cookies ... favorite athlete is Tim Tebow ... credits Caroline Bechtel as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... if she could be on any TV show, it would be Jeopardy ... has country music on her iPod ... favorite quote is: “A tude determines al tude.” ... daughter of John and Tara Davis.

Getting to Know Kim...

Getting to Know Sara...

• Person in history you’d like to meet and why: George Washington Carver, because I love peanut butter. • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: Caroline Bechtel, because she made practice worth going to every day when I didn’t want to. • If you could be on any reality TV show, what would it be? JEOPARDY ( I realize this is technically a game show, but I’m very firm on this answer)

• Person in history you’d like to meet and why: Abraham Lincoln, To ask him how it felt to bring a nation back together. • Most noteworthy thing about my hometown: It’s extremely small. • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My mom, she always motivated me.

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Meet The Falcons JANELLE GALANG

LAURA HAGGERTY

FR. • 5-4 • FLY JOHNSTON, IOWA (JOHNSTON)

FR. • 5-8 • IM/BREAST PITTSBURGH, PA. (QUIGLEY CATHOLIC)

HIGH SCHOOL (Johnston): Le ered four years in swimming and one in so ball ... team captain ... three- me state qualifier in the 100 fly and a state qualifier in the 100 back and 200 medley and 200 free relays ... played on 4A state champion so ball team ... senior and junior class president and sophomore vice president ... Na onal Honor Society member ... Na onal Council on Youth Leadership ... Environmental Club President ... three- me Mock trial state qualifier ... high school swim coach was Shari Walling ... swam club for Central Iowa Aqua cs, coached by Dave Joensen.

HIGH SCHOOL (Quigley Catholic): Le ered four years in swimming ... four- me state qualifier ... WPIAL top four finisher ... Na onal Honor Society member ... high honor roll all four years ... high school swimming coach was mother, Carol Haggerty ... swam club for West Allegheny Aqua Club, coached by Bob Miller and Angela Post. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 21 ... has two older siblings ... hobby is horseback riding ... favorite food is anything Italian ... favorite movie is Something Borrowed ... credits her mom as having the biggest influence on her sports career ... favorite athlete is Ryan Lochte ... if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Extreme Makeover: Home Edi on ... favorite quote is: “Mah, the meatloaf!” – Will Ferrell ... daughter of Dan and Carol Haggerty.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 33 ... has a younger sister ... hobbies are playing the guitar, swimming and hanging out with friends and family ... favorite food is chocolate ice cream ... favorite movie is Hardball ... something most people don’t know about her is that she plays 10 diﬀerent musical instruments ... credits her parents as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... most noteworthy thing about her home town is that its ranked #13 best place to live in the U.S. ... favorite quote: ““We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle ... daughter of Emerito and Tammy Galang.

Getting to Know Janelle... Getting to Know Laura... • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My parents because they have always encouraged me and supported me in everything I did. They never missed a meet. • Most noteworthy thing about my hometown: Its the 13th best place to live in the United States. • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Gabby Aranda because she has sick dance moves, everyone loves her, and she’s a great swimmer.

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• Person in history you’d like to meet and why: Helen Keller because she inspires me. • Something not many people know about me: My sister and I look like twins? • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Katherine Ernst because she is a senior and excels at everything!

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Meet The Falcons CLARA HEFFERNAN

LAINIE LONG

FR. • 5-8 • DISTANCE FREE OLYMPIA, WASH. (OLYMPIA)

FR. • 5-6 • DIVING NEWNAN, GA. (LANDMARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)

HIGH SCHOOL (Olympia): Le ered four years in swimming ... school record holder in the 200 and 500 free in addi on to several relay records ... three- me scholas c All-American ... high school swim coach was Mel Smith ... swam club for Tacoma Swim Club, coached by Jay Benner and Trever Gray.

HIGH SCHOOL (Landmark Chris an): Le ered four years in diving, two in swimming, track and cross country and one in soccer ... Wendy’s Heisman ﬁnalist ... Na onal Honor Society member ... Beta Club member ... high school diving coach was John Ames ... dove club for Atlanta Diving, coached by John Ames.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 24 ... has an older brother ... nickname is Clarita ... hobbies are playing the cello and piano, listening to music and singing ... favorite food is Korean ... favorite movie is the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice ... credits Jay Benner has having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... most noteworthy thing about her home town is that it rains almost every day ... favorite athlete is Roger Bannister ... if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Minute to Win it ... favorite quote is: “Carpe Diem.” ... daughter of Mike and Becky Heﬀernan.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 39 ... has ﬁve siblings ... hobbies are listening to music and shopping ... favorite food is pasta ... favorite movie is the Notebook ... something most people don’t know about her is that she plays the harp ... most noteworthy thing about her home town is that country music star Alan Jackson is from there ... if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Real Housewives ... has country and pop on her iPod ... favorite quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ... daughter of James and Lisa Long.

Getting to Know Clara... • Person in history you’d like to meet and why: King Se-Jong. Korean king who derived Korean from the Chinese language so that the common people could understand what was going on politically. • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: Jay Benner: He has taught me to believe in myself and to give my best in everything that I do. Mediocrity is not acceptable. Push yourself to the limit and good results will show. • If you could trade places with one of your teammates for day, who would it be and why? Michelle Kuyper. I want to see what it is like to be in the shoes of a Chemistry Major.

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Getting to Know Lainie... • Person in history you’d like to meet and why: Eleanor Roosevelt because she was a strong willed yet classy woman. • Pre-meet rituals: taking a deep breath before I walk down the board for my approach. • What do you have on your iPod? Country, pop.

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Meet The Falcons NOEL NICCUM

JEANNE NOLAN

FR. • 5-5 • BREAST HOUSTON, TEXAS (MAGNOLIA WEST)

FR. • 5-7 • DIVING VALPARAISO, IND. (VALPARAISO)

HIGH SCHOOL (Magnolia West): Le ered four years in swimming ... team captain ... earned team Hardest Worker award ... Na onal Honor Society member ... high school swim coach was Jeremy Wade ... swam club for Magnolia Aqua c Club, coached by Terry Jones.

HIGH SCHOOL (Valparaiso): Le ered three years in diving and one in soccer ... team captain ... Na onal Honor Society member ... high school diving coach was Bill Chappo. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 33 ... has two siblings ... nickname is Jeannie ... hobbies are reading and playing the cello ... favorite food is ice cream ... favorite movie is the Gladiator ... something most people don’t know about her is that she has a pilot’s license ... credits her parents as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... most noteworthy thing about her home town is there is a lot of corn ... if she could be on any reality TV show, it would be Survivor ... favorite quote: “If there ever comes a day when we can't be together keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.” – Winnie the Pooh ... daughter of Ma and Julie Nolan.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 23 ... has five siblings ... hobbies are horseback riding and doing anything outside ... favorite food is Italian ... favorite movie is Seabiscuit ... credits her coaches as having the biggest influence on her sports career ... favorite athlete is Barbaro ... if she could be on any TV show, it would be CSI ... has country music on her iPod ... favorite quote is: “He paws fiercely, rejoicing in his strength, and charges into the fray. He laughs at fear, afraid of nothing. He does not shy away from the sword. In frenzied excitement he eats up the ground; he cannot stand s ll when the trumpet sounds” Job 39:v21-24 ...daughter of Michael and Lisa Niccum.

Getting to Know Jeanne...

Getting to Know Noel...

• Person in history you’d like to meet and why: Anne Frank – I’d like to hear her stories and experiences. • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My parents. They are always encouraging me to do my best . • What do you have on your iPod? Lots and lots of music. But no country.

• Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My coaches- they never gave up on me and encouraged me throughout my whole career. • Pre-race/meet rituals: monkey-like arm swings before I hop on the block: Stretch, eat a good breakfast, warm up properly. • Favorite athlete and why: Barbaro – I wish I could train everyday pushing myself past my limits.

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Meet The Falcons SAMANTHA WILSON FR. • 5-5 • DIVING LAKESIDE, CALIF. (EL CAPITAN) HIGH SCHOOL (El Capitan): Le ered three years in diving and one in gymnas cs and golf ... California Interscholas c Federa on (CIF) Champion in 2009 and 2010 ... dove for Hominid Diving, coached by Adam Bellistri. PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 7 ... has three siblings ... nickname is Sam ... hobby is baking ... credits diving coach Adam Bellistri as having the biggest inﬂuence on her sports career ... Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you never take.” ... daughter of Tim and Laura Wilson.

Getting to Know Samantha... • Favorite food: Definitely cannot pick one thing. • Who’s had the biggest influence on your sports career and why: My Dive Coach back in San Diego, Adam Bellistri. • Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you never take”

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Cadet Natatorium

Newly Refurbished Cadet Natatorium The Air Force Academy Cadet Natatorium underwent a complete renova on during the 2010-11 season and re-opened during the summer of 2011. The upgrades make the Cadet Natatorium one of the premier and state-of-the-art on-campus swimming venues in college athle cs. - All new pool with ability to prac ce and compete at short-course and long-course lengths. - Star ng blocks on both ends of pool. - New pla orm diving tower. - Added pool deck space during prac ces and compe on. - Stairways leading up to stands (previously ladders). - One of the na on’s ﬁnest Swimming Fitness Rooms located adjacent to the Natatorium. - New team rooms. - New lockers for both teams. - LED video board. - Updated ligh ng. - New roof design.

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The Air Force Academy offers an all-expense paid four-

The Air Force Academy is regularly ranked among the

The Academy has produced 33 Rhodes Scholars, 10 of

tain West Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year in three of

Eighteen Air Force swimmers & divers were named to the MWC academic all-conference team in 2009

Graduates are guaranteed a five-year job in the Air Force the last seven years.

- providing five years of well-paid, real-life experiences.

tenant in the United States Air Force.

Air Force Academy swimmers have been named Moun-

Each graduate receives a commission as second lieu-

ratings year after year

Air Force Academy swimmers & divers earn all-academic

manities.

neering and the remainder major in social sciences and the hu-

Over 30 majors to choose from

Over 50% of USAFA cadets major in science and engi-

them varsity athletes

their senior year.

Cadets receive a monthly stipend which reaches $700 in

Class sizes are typically 20-25 students per class

The value of an Academy education is estimated at more Review

top schools by US News and World Report and the Princeton

than $250,000.

year college education.

Undergraduate education at the Academy is second to none in the world!

WHY CHOOSE THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY?

How We Train TYPICAL TRAINING WEEK Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

6:30-7:15 Dryland 7:30-8:30 Swim

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6:30-7:15 Dryland 7:30-8:30 Swim

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6:30-7:15 Dryland 7:30-8:30 Swim

8:00-11:00 Swim

3:30-5:30 Swim 3:00-5:30

Swim Off

3:00-5:30 Swim 3:30-5:30

Swim Off

PHILOSOPHY Air Force women swimmers train in specialty groups as the season progresses. A typical practice in the early season might range from 6,000 to 8,000 yards. As the season progresses, volumes will remain constant or even decrease as intensity increases. Specialty groups are arranged by distance and stroke specialty. Power work and dryland training are a large component of AFA swim training.

COMPETITIONS Dual meets are used as race opportunities and fine-tuning while the main focus of the season is the Mountain West Conference Championship meet in February. Our mid-season focus-meet is the Cougar Classic, hosted by the University of Houston in November.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Each member of the swimming team follows a uniquely designed, periodized weight training and conditioning program tailored specifically to meet individual needs and ability.

Capt. Overton Spence - Assistant Swim Coach for Strength & Conditioning Spence is a 2006 graduate of the Air Force Academy. He was a three-year football letterwinner at the Academy playing linebacker. Coaching Theory: Coach Spence designs team programs based on sport-specificity while enforcing and building the all-around power athlete. In addition to sport specific skills, athletes are trained and taught to maximize power, strength, balance and coordination, endurance and flexibility.

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About the Varsity Weight Room: 13 Varsity sports use the 12,000 sq. ft. facility housing the following equipment: • 4-lane 40-yd track for speed and agility training • 12 Olympic lifting platforms • Nine multi-station platforms • Three squat racks • 10 flat bench and incline bench stations • Three sets of dumbbells, 5-170 lbs. • One leg press • One multi-hip • One smith machine • Two leg extensions machines

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Six leg curl machines Three standing leg curls machines Eight lat pull/seated row combination stations Six back extension/glute ham machines Various free standing flat, incline and decline benches Nine suspension strap trainers

Additional Supplemental equipment used to maximize sport specific movement: • Four 110 lb. water-filled logs (additional weight capability) • Water filled kegs ranging from 30-240 lbs. • Sandbags ranging from 40-140 lbs. • 30+ Medicine Balls ranging from 6-20 lbs.

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A day in the life of a Cadet-Athlete A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF C1C ELVIRA CHICCARELLI: M Day: 0630: Beep! My alarm goes off and it’s time to start the day. I put on my uniform, grab my backpack, and head to the pool for morning practice. 0700: Make a splash. Jump in the water and get in some hard sprint work for an hour or so. Once a week, we do a co-ed kicking set during this time. 0800: Pump it up! Head to the weight room for a morning lift with our weight coach. 0900: Air Force, Get Some (Breakfast)! End the workout with a team cheer, hit the showers, get dressed, and grab a quick breakfast in the locker room. 0930: Leave the gym and head up the Hill to my first class of the day. 0950: Physics class. We do several labs with electricity and magnetism in this tough required class. Don’t fall asleep, or my teacher will shock you with a generator! 1050: Extra Instruction (EI). There are lots of opportunities for an academic boost here, so I make the most of my free time. Today, for example, I’m getting ahead by honing my skills on the Biology Department’s microscopes. 1150-1320: Lunch! Head over to the swim team’s tables to eat together. Some days we march in to Mitch’s, showing off our military skills. Other times, we have meetings or briefings about honor, professional military affairs, or events at the Academy after the noon meal. On the off chance we have some free time, it’s fun to hang out with friends, work in the library, or catch up on Facebook. 1330: Military Strategic Studies class. This is definitely one of my favorites. We study past and present military theories and apply them in different contexts. There’s lots of discussion and war stories. 1423: School’s out! Go back to my room for a quick nap before afternoon practice. 1510: Head to the pool! It’s time for the second practice of the day. 1530: Dive into afternoon practice. We spend some time in specialty distance and stroke groups, and sometimes we’re all swimming the same tough set. 1550: Finish practice, warm down, and do some cords. Coaches and teammates are usually willing to do quick technique work right about now. 1810: Dinnertime! We get dressed and head to the dining hall as a team. The best part? Frozen yogurt! 1910: Military call to quarters begins. I join my squadron for military training, which can include freshman knowledge bowls, training sessions, or briefings. 1940: The homework begins! This time is specifically set aside as academic call to quarters. I work hard so I can get into bed, but there’s always time for study breaks. Facebook, phone time, socializing, music, Cadet clubs, and email all compete for my attention! 2230: Put everything away, get my uniform ready for tomorrow, and get ready for bed. 2245: Taps plays, telling me it’s the best part of the day- bedtime!

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Air Force Careers A bachelor’s degree from the Air Force Academy can open up the doors to a variety of career fields. Featured here are a few of the many careers that former Air Force swimmers have embarked upon following their graduation:

FLYING

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Maj. Melissa May (Hyland) [pictured with husband Maj. Michael May] was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission flown in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since graduating from the Academy, May has flown T-37s, T-38s, AT-38s and F-16s. May is currently an AOC (Air Officer Commanding) in cadet squadron 21 and serves as one of the swimming team’s officer representatives.

1st Lt. Lauren White, a 2007 graduate, is currently stationed at Hill AFB, Utah. A mechanical engineering major, White has worked on engineering projects for the A-10, F-16 and T-38 planes. Pictured above is the wing of an F-16 in the Wing Shop at Hill AFB.

“I think being an intercollegiate athlete prepared me a lot for being a fighter pilot,” said May. “The first reason is discipline...No, I didn’t always want to go [to all of the workouts], but I was disciplined to get up and just do it. That has a lot of relation to what we do in the military. It isn’t always fun, but it’s something you commit yourself to doing. Also, that competitive spirit is ingrained. I needed that to get into pilot training, then to stay in pilot training and compete for a fighter. Finally, you learn how to handle stress. That feeling that I had on night one of the war with the adrenaline pumping was very similar to the feeling you get prior to swimming a big race.”

“I use everything that I learned as a cadet from the classroom, squadron and pool to lead repair teams,” said White. “Not only does the Academy prepare you for success, but also, you create lifetime friends from the unique experiences we had together.“

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1st Lt. Ginny Trimble (Miller) currently works in the Sensors Directorate of AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. There she works with a team developing electron devices for future generation electronics. “We mostly fabricate, investigate and test transistors and switches inside our fantastic Class 100 clean room,” said Trimble. “These devices are part of efforts to develop the technology of electronic components so that 15-20 years down the road, we can have more efficient electronic systems that operate at higher frequencies and/or with more power. It's like working on many different science experiments that actually have a valuable result. I really enjoy it...there is a completely different world under a microscope, and I am excited to be a part of it.” “While here at Wright-Patt, I have run into so many different swimmers! I enjoy volunteering as one of the coaches for our masters team here (headed by Cody Rasmussen) and have great fun with other Academy kids that have been this way, some swimmers before me, others into water polo, some folks who enjoy the sport, or others who are just starting out...Swimming has allowed me to make so many friends here on our team, and is going to be what I miss the most when I move. I still talk to a few of my teammates on a semi-regular basis, and they tell me the cool stuff they are up to these days. It is nice to have those bonds across the whole Air Force though, because you know you are practically guaranteed a friend wherever you go.”

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1st Lt. Ginny Trimble (Miller) in the clean room, cleaning a wafer after electroplating it

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2010-11 Season Review Date Opponent 10/16 Denver Relays+ 10/23 Colorado State*^ 10/23 New Mexico*^ 10/23 San Diego State*^ 10/29 Colorado School of Mines 10/29 Mesa State 11/5 TCU* 11/19-21 Georgia Tech Invitational # 12/3 Northern Colorado 1/14 Denver 1/14 UNLV*! 1/20 BYU* 1/22 Utah* 1/28-29 UNLV Invitational # 2/5 Wyoming* 2/23-27 MWC Championships * Denotes Mountain West Conference meet + Denotes Swimming Only meet # Denotes Diving Only meet ^ Meet in Albuquerque, N.M. ! In Denver, Colo.

Results (2-10 overall, 0-8 MWC/9th) 4th L, 68-232 L, 106-194 L, 55-245 W, 195-47 W, 178-53 L, 129-148 12th L, 133-165 L, 59-235 L, 71-220 L, 102-190 L, 129-150 L, 112-175 9th/141

School Records 400 Free Relay (Erin Bleyl, Hannah Cesare, Alivia Berg, Cassie Fletcher) 3:27.16 800 Free Relay (Erin Bleyl, Alivia Berg, Michelle Kuyper, Hannah Cesare) 7:32.79 200 Medley Relay (Samantha Laughlin, Katrina Castellanos, Haley Holcombe, Cassie Fletcher) 1:45.71 400 Medley Relay (Erin Bleyl, Katrina Castellanos, Haley Holcombe, Hannah Cesare) 3:48.42 200 Fly - Haley Holcombe 2:02.36 100 Back - Erin Bleyl 56.28 (leadoff of 400 medley relay time trial) 200 Back - Erin Bleyl 2:01.66

FINAL RECORD: 2-10 (0-8 MWC) MWC CHAMPIONSHIP FINISH: 9TH Women’s Swimming & Diving MVP - Haley Holcombe Sophomore Haley Holcombe was named MVP after record-setting performances at the Mountain West Conference Swimming & Diving Championships. The Snellville, Ga., native set school records in the 100 yard butterfly (55.31) and 200 fly (2:02.36) events. In addition, Holcombe was a part of the school-record setting 200 and 400 medley relays. Team Awards Lindsay Michela Brown Team Most Inspirational Award Senior - Kaeli Kluesner Junior - Katharine Ernst Sophomore - Alexandra Trobe Freshman - Michelle Kuyper Coaches Award Erin Bleyl - Fr. Captain Award Caitlin Teresky - Sr.

Academic All-Mountain West Women's Team (# of times academic all-conference) Fr. Alivia Berg (1) Behavioral Sciences 3.29 Jr. Alison Ceranski (3) Aeronautical Engineering 3.30 Jr. Elvira Chiccarelli (3) Biology 3.29 Jr. Lauren Delaney (3) English 3.36 Jr. Cassie Fletcher (2) Legal Studies 3.05 Fr. Rachel Kennedy (1) Biology 3.88 Sr. Kaeli Kluesner (4) Legal Studies 3.57 So. Rosie Mayou (2) Economics 3.03 So. Alexandra Trobe (2) Political Science 3.57

Air Force Women’s Swimming & Diving 2011 MW Championships Recap The Air Force women's swimming & diving team capped off a successful 2010-11 season at the 2011 Mountain West Swimming & Diving Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Falcons broke seven school records and had 21 swims that cracked the school’s all-time top-10 list. Leading the way were sophomore Haley Holcombe and freshman Erin Bleyl. Holcombe earned All-MW honors in the 100 and 200 butterfly events and set school records in the 200 fly and 200 and 400 medley relay groups. Bleyl capped off one of the most successful freshman campaigns in Air Force history by setting five school records (100, 200 back, 400 free relay, 200, 400 medley relay).

Mountain West Scholar-Athlete (# of times MW Scholar-Athlete) Fr. Rachel Kennedy (1) Biology 3.88 Sr. Kaeli Kluesner (3) Legal Studies 3.57 So. Alexandra Trobe (2) Political Science 3.57

Air Force finished ninth at the MWC Championships.

Haley Holcombe, the Falcons’ 2011 team MVP, earned All-MWC honors in the 100 & 200 fly at the 2011 MW Championships.

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Record Book 50 FREESTYLE 1. Beth Zeman ('98) 2. Mary Edith Smith ('01) 3. Connie Cann ('99) 4. Carly Baxter ('04) 5. Laken Stogner (‘09) 6. Karen Long ('05) 7. Sarah Freas ('00) 8. Claudine Tjhio ('97) 9. Cassie Fletcher (‘12) 10. Andrea Hyma ('05)

23.38 23.43 23.65 23.67 23.68 23.75 23.88 23.94 23.97 24.00

1996 2001 1999 2003 2009 2002 1997 1993 2010 2004

1,650 FREESTYLE 1. Jenna Tukey ('98) 2. Rachel Tukey ('98) 3. Patti Martinez ('83) 4. Lauren White (‘07) 5. Julienne White ('05) 6. Sarah Thilo ('04) 7. Karen Burton ('84) 8. Erika Schenavar ('94) 9. Rachel Linnihan ('93) 10. Tiffany Biddle (‘08)

100 FREESTYLE 1. Jane Hwang (‘09) 2. Beth Zeman ('98) 3. Erin Bleyl (‘14) 4. Carly Baxter ('04) 5. Connie Cann ('99) 6. Mary Edith Smith ('01) 7. Laken Stogner (‘09) 8. Cassie Fletcher (‘12) 9. Sarah Freas ('00) 10. Hannah Cesare (‘14)

51.07 51.18 51.25 51.43 51.59 51.94 52.10 52.31 52.33 52.41

2009 1996 2011 2003 1998 2001 2009 2011 1999 2011

200 FREESTYLE 1. Jane Hwang (‘09) 2. Erin Bleyl (‘14) 3. Carly Baxter ('04) 4. Dana Hansen ('00) 5. Colleen Smith (‘06) 6. Hannah Cesare (‘14) 7. Lara Styles ('05) 8. Beth Zeman ('98) 9. Jenna Tukey ('98) 10. Julienne White ('05)

1:49.39 1:50.70 1:52.24 1:52.70 1:52.79 1:52.83 1:53.13 1:53.26 1:53.38 1:53.50

2009 2011 2002 1996 2005 2011 2004 1997 1996 2004

500 FREESTYLE 1. Jenna Tukey ('98) 2. Rachel Tukey ('98) 3. Lauren White (‘07) 4. Patty Martinez ('83) 5. Sarah Thilo ('04) 6. Julienne White ('05) 7. Rachel Linnihan ('93) 8. Alivia Berg (‘14) 9. Erin Bleyl (‘14) 10. Erika Schenavar ('94)

4:52.92 4:55.94 4:57.55 4:58.06 4:58.26 4:58.99 5:00.03 5:02.53 5:02.76 5:02.78

1996 1995 2005 1980 2003 2002 1993 2011 2011 1994

1,000 FREESTYLE 1. Jenna Tukey ('98) 2. Rachel Tukey ('98) 3. Patty Martinez ('83) 4. Julienne White ('05) 5. Sarah Thilo ('04) 6. Karen Burton ('84) 7. Lauren White (‘07) 8. Erika Schenavar ('94) 9. Tiffany Biddle (‘08) 10. Rachel Linnihan ('93)

10:04.95 10:11.10 10:15.21 10:16.90 10:20.06 10:24.83 10:25.49 10:26.60 10:27.06 10:30.47

1994 1994 1981 2004 2003 1983 2005 1994 2006 1993

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16:40.86 16:48.72 16:51.97 17:03.42 17:05.60 17:07.70 17:11.80 17:18.83 17:20.70 17:21.96

1996 1996 1981 2005 2004 2003 1983 1994 1993 2006

100 BACKSTROKE 1. Erin Bleyl (‘14) 2. Beth Haynes ('98) 3. Beth Zeman ('98) Shannon Goff ('97) 5. Amy Hennies ('98) 6. Niki Van't Wout ('02) 7. Katelyn Hunter (‘10) 8. Samantha Laughlin (‘14) 9. Lindsay Jansen ('05) 10. Kaeli Kluesner (‘11)

56.28 57.36 57.39 57.39 57.59 57.72 58.24 58.32 58.45 58.47

2011 1999 1995 1995 1995 2002 2010 2010 2002 2010

200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY 1. Jane Hwang (‘09) 2. Dana Hansen ('00) 3. Maiya Anderson ('97) 4. Gabby Aranda (‘14) 5. Sara Crowell ('04) 6. Erika Schenavar ('94) 7. Shannon Goff ('97) 8. Krista Steenbergen ('98) 9. Colleen Smith (‘06) 10. Amy Hennies ('98)

2:04.15 2:06.47 2:06.51 2:06.59 2:07.22 2:07.71 2:07.73 2:08.05 2:08.13 2:08.48

2009 1996 1996 2011 2001 1994 1994 1996 2005 1996

200 BACKSTROKE 1. Erin Bleyl (‘14) 2. Amy Hennies ('98) 3. Kaeli Kluesner (‘11) 4. Niki Van't Wout ('02) 5. Shannon Goff ('97) 6. Erin Mukri ('03) 7. Samantha Laughlin (‘14) 8. Alyssa Cowden ('98) 9. Liz Harrison (‘14) 10. Lindsay Jansen ('05)

2:01.66 2:02.92 2:03.65 2:04.01 2:05.73 2:06.33 2:06.56 2:07.05 2:08.75 2:08.77

2011 1996 2010 2002 1995 2000 2010 1995 2011 2002

400 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY 1. Maiya Anderson ('97) 2. Kaeli Kluesner (‘11) 3. Patty Martinez ('83) 4. Krista Steenbergen ('98) 5. Erika Schenavar ('94) 6. Dana Hansen ('00) 7. Colleen Smith ('06) 8. Karen Burton ('84) 9. Becky Gleason (‘10) 10. Haley Holcombe (‘13)

4:27.70 4:27.83 4:28.57 4:28.98 4:29.45 4:29.97 4:30.37 4:31.00 4:31.05 4:35.21

1996 2010 1983 1996 1994 1997 2005 1984 2010 2010

100 BREASTSTROKE 1. Tanja Hauber ('95) 2. Blair Leake (‘07) 3. Carly Omizo ('06) 4. Krista Steenbergen ('98) 5. Sara Crowell ('04) 6. Katrina Castellanos (‘13) 7. Jane Hwang (‘09) 8. Susan Bier ('86) 9. Beth Haney ('86) 10. Rosie Mayou (‘13)

1:04.59 1:04.90 1:05.22 1:05.37 1:05.45 1:05.87 1:06.17 1:06.93 1:06.94 1:06.89

1995 2006 2005 1995 2001 2010 2009 1986 1986 2011

100 BUTTERFLY 1. Connie Cann ('99) 2. Haley Holcombe (‘13) 3. Jaymie Van Kooten ('05) 4. Katharine Ernst (‘12) 5. Gabby Aranda (‘14) 6. Sara Crowell ('04) 7. Beth Zeman ('98) 8. Lindsey Kirchhoff (‘07) 9. Lara Styles (‘05) 10. Candace Staubitz ('01) Becky Gleason (‘10)

55.22 55.31 55.72 56.10 56.23 56.45 56.94 57.18 57.45 57.58 57.58

1997 2011 2004 2010 2011 2003 1996 2006 2003 2001 2010

200 BREASTSTROKE 1. Blair Leake (‘07) 2. Krista Steenbergen ('98) 3. Katrina Castellanos (‘13) 4. Maiya Anderson ('97) 5. Sara Crowell ('04) 6. Tanja Hauber ('95) 7. Carly Omizo (‘06) 8. Beth Haney ('86) 9. Lindsey Bauer ('04) 10. Jane Hwang (‘09)

2:19.50 2:19.91 2:20.49 2:21.16 2:21.40 2:21.66 2:23.02 2:23.98 2:25.09 2:25.23

2005 1995 2011 1996 2001 1994 2005 1986 2004 2007

200 BUTTERFLY 1. Haley Holcombe (‘13) 2. Becky Gleason (‘10) 3. Katharine Ernst (‘12) 4. Gabby Aranda (‘14) 5. Carly Baxter (‘04) 6. Lara Styles ('05) 7. Jaymie Van Kooten ('05) 8. Sara Crowell (‘04) 9. Maiya Anderson ('97) 10. Barb Smith ('86)

200 FREE RELAY 1:34.09 (1998 - Can, Freas, M. Smith, Zeman) 2:02.36 2:03.00 2:03.54 2:04.04 2:04.50 2:05.37 2:05.48 2:05.66 2:06.48 2:06.62

2011 2010 2010 2011 2004 2004 2004 2004 1996 1983

400 FREE RELAY 3:27.16 (2011 - Bleyl, Cesare, Berg, Fletcher) 800 FREE RELAY 7:32.79 (2011 - Bleyl, Breg, Kuyper, Cesare) 200 MEDLEY RELAY 1:45.71 (2011 - Laughlin, Castellanos, Holcombe, Fletcher) 400 MEDLEY RELAY 3:48.42 (2011 - Bleyl, Castellanos, Holcombe, Cesare)

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Honors & Awards Team MVP (Sponsored by the Air Force Women Officers Associated) 1980 Patty Martinez 1981 Patty Martinez 1982 Patty Martinez 1983 Karen Burton 1984 Karen Burton 1985 Beth Haney 1986 Judy Hupp 1987 Kim Dornburg, Diver 1988 Kim Dornburg, Diver 1989 Dawn Dishner, Diver 1990 Dawn Dishner, Diver 1991 Kim Dornburg, Diver 1992 Tanja Hauber 1993 Tanja Hauber 1994 Erika Schenavar 1995 Beth Zeman 1996 Maiya Anderson 1997 Beth Zeman 1998 Connie Cann 1999 Connie Cann 2000 Mary Edith Smith 2001 Sarah Law, Diver 2002 Sarah Law, Diver 2003 Jessica Williams 2004 Carly Baxter 2005 Lauren White 2006 Colleen Smith 2007 Blair Leake 2008 Jane Hwang 2009 Jane Hwang 2010 Katharine Ernst 2011 Haley Holcombe College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Swimmer of the Year Erika Schenavar, 1994 U.S. Olympic Sports Festival Jenna Tukey 1995 800 Freestyle NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Maiya Anderson, 1997 Tanja Hauber, 1995 Blair Leake, 2007 Linda Telkamp, 1983 Shawn Whitson, 1982 CSCAA All-Academic Team Maiya Anderson, 1995 Connie Cann, 1999 Elise Melberg, 1993 Keri Schreiber, 1993 Krista Steenbergen, 1995 Women’s Team, 1992-97, 99, 00, 04

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Academy Awards Athletic Leadership 1985 Troy Devine Most Valuable Female Athlete 1993 Rachel Linnihan 1995 Tanja Hauber 1997 Maiya Anderson 1999 Connie Cann 2002 Sarah Law Outstanding Athletic Achievement 1994 Erika Schenavar Scholar-Athlete 2007 Blair Leake Mountain West Conference Champions Sara Crowell 2003 100 Butterfly Sarah Law 2001 Platform Diving 2001 One-meter Diving Jaymie Van Kooten 2004 100 Butterfly Jessica Williams 2003 Platform Diving Mountain West Senior Recognition Award Sarah Law, 2002 Jane Hwang, 2009 All-Mountain West 2002 First Team Sarah Law - 1m, 3m, platform diving Jessica Williams - platform diving Second team Laura Bader - platform diving Carly Baxter - 50 free, 200 free, 100 free Michell Hager - 1m diving Chatherine Hulse - platform diving Karen Long - 50 free Jaymie Van Kooten - 100 fly Niki Van’tWout - 100 fly Julienne White - 500 free, 1650 free 2003 First Team Sara Crowell - 100 fly Jessica Williams - platform diving Second Team Carly Baxter - 50 free, 100 free Michell Hager - 1m, 3m diving Katherine Hulse - platform diving Sarah Thilo - 500 free, 1650 free Julienne White - 1650 free Jaymie Van Kooten - 100 fly 2004 First Team Jaymie Van Kooten - 100 fly Second Team Carly Baxter - 50 free, 100 free, 200 fly Lindsey Kirchhoff - 100 fly Lara Styles - 200 free, 200 fly Julienne White - 1650 free

2005 First Team Lauren White - 1650 free Second Team Julienne White - 500 free, 1650 free 2006 First Team Danielle Dowds - platform diving Second Team Tiffany Biddle - 1650 free Lindsey Kirchhoff - 100 fly Blair Leake - 100 breast, 200 breast Colleen Smith - 400 medley 2007 Jane Hwang - 200 mdely, 100 free, 200 free Blair Leake - 100 breast 2008 Danielle Dowds - platform diving Jane Hwang - 100 free, 200 free 2009 Jane Hwang - 100 free, 200 free Chelsea Tompkins - platform diving 2010 Katharine Ernst - 100 fly, 200 fly Becky Gleason - 200 fly 2011 Haley Holcombe - 100 Fly, 200 Fly MW Diver of the Year Sarah Law - 2001, 2002 MW Diving Coach of the Year Stan Curnow - 2001, 2002 MW Swimmers of the Week 2002-03 Julienne White, Oct. 30 2004-05 Lauren White, Oct. 28 2005-06 Blair Leake, Nov. 23 MW Diver of the Week 1999-2000 Sarah Law, Nov.3 Sarah Law, Feb. 9 2000-01 Sarah Law, Oct. 25 Sarah Law, Nov. 15 Sarah Law, Nov. 22 Sarah Law, Jan. 24 Sarah Law, Jan. 31 2001-02 Sarah Law, Oct. 24 Sarah Law, Jan. 24

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Honors & Awards Academic All-Conference Maiya Anderson (1997) Laura Bader (2002) Julie Baker (2004) Lindsey Bauer (2002, 03, 04) Alivia Berg (2011) Lauren Bursey (2004, 05, 06, 07) Robin Cadow (2000, 01) Connie Cann (1999) Alison Ceranski (2009, 10, 11) Elvira Chiccarelli (2009, 10, 11) Christie Cleaver (2000, 01, 02) Lauren Delaney (2009, 10, 11) Jenna Dolata (2009) Cassie Fletcher (2010, 11) Amy Get (2005, 06, 07) Shannon Goff (1997) Stephanie Hirst (2006, 07) Katelyn Hunter (2008, 09, 10) Jane Hwang (2006, 07, 08, 09) Andrea Hyma (2005) Kallyn Johnson (2006, 07, 08) Rachel Kennedy (2011) Lindsey Kirchhoff (2004, 05, 06, 07) Kaeli Kluesner (2008, 09, 10, 11) Jaime Koller (2000, 01, 02) Karley Kroschel (2001, 02) Laura Lalumia (1997) Sarah Law (2000, 01, 02) Blair Leake (2004, 05, 06, 07) Meredith Leake (2006) Rosie Mayou (2011) Dawn McCown (1997) Lindsey McRoberts (2000) Rosie Mayou (2010) Ginny Miller (2003, 04, 05, 06) Shannon Moran (2001) Robbie Nitzberg (2006, 07, 08, 09) Rachel Reeder (2009, 10) Anna Rietze (2000) Ali Ross (2001) Lindsay Schaefer (2003) Rebecca Simpson (2002, 03) Colleen Smith (2003, 04, 05, 06) Mary Edith Smith (2001) Candace Staubitz (2000, 01) Krista Steenbergen (1997) Sarah Thilo (2001) Ashleigh Thomas (2002) Chelsea Tompkins (2008, 09, 10) Alexandra Trobe (2010, 11) Monique Van’t Wout (2000, 01, 02) Abby White (1997) Lauren White (2004) Wendy Wilce (2001) Jessica Williams (2003)

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Mountain West Conference Scholar-Athlete Jane Hwang, 2009 Kallyn Johnson, 2005-08 Rachel Kennedy, 2011 Kaeli Kluesner, 2009-11 Blair Leake, 2004-07 Ginny Miller, 2003-06 Rachel Reeder, 2009-10 Alexandra Trobe, 2010-11

Lindsey Kirchhoff

Lauren Bursey

WOMEN’S DUAL RECORDS Year

Coach

1977

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1978

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1979

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1980

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1981

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1982

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

1983

Lt. Col. Paul Arata (113-5-1)

1984

Capt. Kelly Kemp

1985

Capt. Kelly Kemp

1986

Maj. Kelly Kemp (58-6)

1987

Capt. Jim Hogue

1988

Maj. Jim Hogue (13-8)

1989

Casey Converse

1990

Casey Converse

1991

Casey Converse

1992

Casey Converse

1993

Casey Converse

1994

Casey Converse

1995

Casey Converse

1996

Casey Converse

1997

Casey Converse

1998

Casey Converse

1999

Casey Converse

2000

Casey Converse

2001

Casey Converse

2002

Casey Converse

2003

Casey Converse

2004

Casey Converse

2005

Casey Converse

2006

Casey Converse

2007

Casey Converse

2008

Casey Converse

2009

Casey Converse

2010

Casey Converse

2011

Casey Converse

* denotes one tie; 373-165-2

Colleen Smith

(.693 winning percentage)

CONFERENCE FINISHES 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) First (Continental Divide) Fourth (Pacific Collegiate) Third (Pacific Collegiate) First (Pacific Collegiate) Second (Pacific Collegiate) First (Pacific Collegiate) First (Pacific Collegiate) Seventh (WAC)

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Seventh (WAC) Eighth (MWC) Eighth (MWC) Seventh (MWC) Fifth (MWC) Sixth (MWC) Seventh (MWC) Seventh (MWC) Eighth (MWC) Eighth (MWC) Ninth (MWC) Ninth (MWC) Eighth (MWC) Ninth (MWC)

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National Champions Maiya Anderson 1994 200 Breaststroke 1995 400 IM Karen Burton 1984 400 IM Ginny Caine 1979 800 Free Relay Connie Cann 1996 200 Medley Relay 1996 400 Medley Relay Alyssa Cowden 1995 400 Medley Relay Shannon Goff 1994 400 Medley Relay 1996 200 Medley Relay Beth Haney 1983 100 IM Tanja Hauber 1994 100 Breaststroke 1995 400 Medley Relay Amy Hennies 1995 400 Medley Relay 1996 400 Medley Relay Kim Hillen 1979 500 Free 1979 1,650 Free 1979 800 Free Relay Gayle Johnson 1979 800 Free Relay Robbie Kilroy 1994 400 Medley Relay Sandy Maloney 1979 800 Free Relay

Patty Martinez 1980 500 Free 1980 400 IM 1981 400 IM 1981 1,650 Free 1982 400 IM 1983 400 IM Erika Schenavar 1994 400 IM Barb Smith 1983 100 Butterfly 1983 200 Butterfly Krista Steenbergen 1996 200 Breaststroke 1996 200 Medley Relay 1996 400 Medley Relay Claudine Tjhio 1994 400 Medley Relay Jenna Tukey 1995 500 Freestyle 1995 1,650 Freestyle 1996 500 Freestyle 1996 1,650 Freestyle Beth Zeman 1995 100 Backstroke 1995 50 Freestyle 1995 400 Medley Relay 1996 50 Freestyle 1996 100 Freestyle 1996 200 Medley Relay 1996 400 Medley Relay

DIVING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Dawn Dishner 1989 Three-meters Kim Dornburg 1988 One-meter 1988 Three-meters 1991 One-meter

Linda Telkamp 1982 Three-meters

1996 Div. II National Championship Team

1995 Div. II National Championship Team

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All-Americans SWIMMING ALL-AMERICANS Maiya Anderson (1994-96) Nicole Anderson (1981) Kim Bentler (1980-82) Nicole Berry (1984) Susan Bier (1983-86) Brenda Boeckmann (1993-94) Mitzi Braswell (1996) Karen Burton (1981-84) Cammie Butterfield (1985-86) Jane Byerly (1980) Ginny Caine (1977,79-80) Connie Cann (1996) Yiotula Chiligiris (1993-94) Diann Christianson (1980-81 & 83) Alyssa Cowden (1995) Jacqueline Diederich (1985-86) Tara Dubilo (1992-93) Julie Freedman (1994-96) Melissa Fuss (1992-93) Shannon Goff (1994-96) Beth Haney (1983-86) Joanna Hartley (1992-93) Tanja Hauber (1992-95) Jean Heffernan (1984) Teri Heitmeyer (1993-95) Amy Hennies (1995- 96) Kim Hillen (1979-81) Judy Hupp (1983-86) Melissa Hyland (1992) Gayle Johnson (1979-80)

Mary Keller (1981) Robbie Kilroy (1994-95) Laura Lalumia (1996) Rachel Linnihan (1990, 92-93) Sandra Maloney (1979-82) Lisa Martingnetti (1982) Meg Martin (1993) Patty Martinez (1980-83) Cheryl McCue (1984 & 86) Jill McKeever (1985-86) Karen O’Hair (1977) Beth Peterson (1992) Julie Richards (1977) Bonnie Schaefer (1977 & 79) Erika Schenavar (1992-94) Keri Schreiber (1992-94) Angela Slagel (1992) Barb Smith (1983-84) Krista Steenbergen (1995-96) Claudine Tjhio (1994-96) Jenna Tukey (1995-96) Rachel Tukey (1995-96) Jackie Tutman (1979) Abby White (1994) Stacey White (1992-93) Kathy Williams (1979) Beth Zeman (1995-96)

Patty Martinez (‘83), SixTime National Champion, 23-Time All-American

DIVING ALL-AMERICANS Elly Bunzendahl (1996) Nancy Burdick (1980-83) Rebecca Currie (1992-94) Dawn Dishner (1988-91) Kim Dornburg (1987-88 & 91) Pamela Klein (1989) Trina Landschulz (1981-84)

Janet Peterson (1978-81) Mary Rainaldi (1989) Sara Saxer (1992-93) Dana Strong (1983-84) Linda Telkamp (1980-83) Shawn Whitson (1979-82)

Kim Dornburg (‘91), Three-Time National Champion, Six-Time AllAmerican

* - National championships/All-American honors were earned at the NCAA Division II and AIAW II levels.

Air Force’s 1977 All-Americans

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All-Time Letterwinners Brown, Lindsay (10) 07

Dowds, Danielle (08) 05 06 07 08

Haney, Jennifer (00) 97 98 99

Bryan, Patricia (84) 81

Dubilo, Tara (94) 91 92 93 94

Hansen, Dana (00) 97 98

Bunzendahl, Elly (98) 95 96

Dunn, Beth (91) 88 89 90

Harrison, Liz (14) 11 Hartley, JoAnna (93) 90 91 92 93

Burdick, Nancy (83) 80 81 82 83 Bursey, Lauren (07) 04 05 06 07

Hauber, Tanja Rae (95) 92 93 94 95

Burton, Karen (84) 81 82 83

Eckert, Lauren (98) 95 96 97 98

Haylett, DeAnna (99) 96 97 98 99

Butterfield, Cammie (88) 85 86 87 88

Eddy, Solange (10) 07 08 09 10

Haynes, Beth (98) 95 96 97 98

Byerly, Jane D. (82) 79 80

Edwards, Melissa (09) 06

Heidgerd, Emily (03) 00 01 02 03

Ernst, Katharine (12) 09 10 11

Heitmeyer, Teri (95) 92 93 94 95

Sarah Law Letterwinners are listed as following: Name, graduation year in parentheses and years letters were earned. Current athletes in bold.

A Ahern, Maureen (97) 94 95 96 Anderson, Maiya (97) 94 95 96 97 Anderson, Nicole P. (83) 80 81 82 Apgar, Dory (99) 96 97 Aranda, Gabby (14) 11

B Baker, Julie (04) 01 02 03 04 Banwell, Carrie L. (80) 78 Bauer, Lindsey A. (04) 01 02 03 04 Baxter, Carly (04) 01 02 03 04 Beavers, Meredith (02) 00 01 02 Bentler, Katarina (83) 80 81 82 83

Hennies, Amy (98) 95 96

Cadow, Robin (02) 99 00 01 02

Hern, Moranda (14) 11

Caine, Virginia L. (80) 77 78 79 80

Fakult, Nancy J. (86) 83 84 85 86

Herndon, Robin (06) 03

Cann, Connie (99) 96 97 98 99

Fatout, Jara (92) 89 90 91 92

Hildebrand, Dawn (03) 01 02

Cantu, Marci (90) 87

Fedel, Kelly (91) 88 89 90 91

Hirst, Stephanie (07) 04 05 06 07

Castellanos, Katrina (13) 10 11

Ferguson, Dedra (91) 88

Holcombe, Haley (13) 10 11

Cave, Shelley (13) 10

Fletcher, Cassie (12) 09 10 11

Holland, Leslie (97) 94

Ceranski, Alison (12) 09 10 11

Francz, Holly (83) 80

Hoskovic, Jenene M. (88) 85

Cesare, Hannah (14) 11

Freas, Sarah (00) 97 98

Hughes, Janice L. (99) 97 98 99

Chambers, Jennifer (91) 88

Freedman, Julie (97) 94 95 96 97

Hunter, Katelyn (10) 07 08 09 10

Charron, Deborah E. (85) 82 83

Freel, Melanie (84) 81

Hupp, Judith M. (86) 83 84 85 86

Chiccarelli, Elvira (12) 09 10 11

Fuller, Erin (93) 90 91 92 93

Hwang, Jane (09) 06 07 08 09

Chiligiris, Yiotula (96) 93 94 95 96

Fuss, Melissa (94) 91 92 93

Hyland, Melissa (95) 92 93 94 95

Christianson, Dian (83) 80 81 83

Hyma, Andrea (05) 02 03 04 05

Cicchini, Michele L. (81) 78

Cleaver, Christine (02) 99 00 01 02

Gagne, Kathleen (89) 86 87 88

Cornish, Casey (96) 93 94 95 96

George, Lynn (90) 87

Cowden, Alyssa (98) 95 96 97 98

Get, Amy (08) 05 06 07

Jansen, Lindsay (05) 02 03 04 05

Crane, Miriam B. (81) 78

Gillespie, Jodi (02) 99 00

Jeglum, Karen (84) 81 82 83

Cribbs, Blair S. (88) 85 87

Gleason, Becky (10) 07 08 09 10

Jensen, Heather (90) 87 88

Croeber, Heidi (84) 83

Goff, Shannon (97) 94 95 96 97

Johannesen, Jennifer (90) 87 88

Crowe, Ashley (14) 11

Governski, Camber (05) 02 03 04

Johnson, Gayle D. (82) 79 80 82

Crowell, Sara (04) 01 02 03 04

Grabarek, Julie (12) 09 11

Johnson, Kallyn (08) 05 06 07 08

Cunningham, Tracy (91) 88 89 90 91

Grabarek, Kelly (11) 08

Jurgielewicz, Tina (88) 86 87

Currie, Rebecca (94) 91 92 93 94

Gunderson, Kari (91) 88

Ireland, Heather (12) 09

Berg, Alivia (14) 11 Berry, Nicole M. (87) 85 86 87 Biddle, Tiffany (08) 05 06 07 Bier, Susan (86) 83 84 85 86 Bleyl, Erin (14) 11 Boeckmann, Brenda (94) 91 92 93 94 Book, Lisa (98) 95 Borowski, Holly (04) 01 02 Bosau, Christine (84) 81 Bowden, Buffy (93) 90 Braswell, Mitzi (97) 94 95 96 97 Bronson, Gretchen (95) 92 93 94 95 Brock, Katherine (11) 08

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Hâ&#x20AC;˘I

Kaupanger, Sallie J. (85) 82 83

DeFilippi, Gwen (96) 94 95 96

Haff, Rachel (02) 99

Keenan, Elizabeth (14) 11

Demma, Meghan (99) 96

Haney, Elizabeth A. (86) 83 84 85 86

Keller, Mary (84) 81 82

Delaney, Lauren (12) 09 10 11

Blair Leake

Devaney, Nicole E. (87) 85 Devine, Troy E. (85) 82 83 Diederich, Jacqueline (88) 85 86 Dishner, Dawn (91) 88 89 90 91 Dolata, Jenna (12) 09 10 Dornburg, Kim (91) 87 88 90 91 Dowd, Jessica (99) 96 97 98 99 Dowden, Allene (80) 78

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All-Time Letterwinners Kelly, Laura (14) 11

Lauren White

Kennedy, Rachel (14) 11

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The Air Force Academy The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force.

MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING An air, space and cyberspace-oriented military education, training and leadership program begins with basic cadet training and continues throughout the four years. Seniors are responsible for the organizational leadership of the cadet wing, while juniors and sophomores seek to develop team and interpersonal leadership and instructional skills. Cadets are projected into as many active leadership roles as possible to prepare them to be effective Air Force officers. Fundamental concepts of military organization -- drill, ethics, honor, Air Force heritage and physical training -- are emphasized the first summer during basic cadet training. Freshmen then study the military role in United States society as well as the mission and organization of the Air Force. Sophomores receive instruction in communication skills and juniors study the combat and operational aspects

COURSE OF STUDY Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that provides the knowledge, skills and responsibilities essential to a career Air Force officer. The entire USAFA experience is integrated and mapped to achieve a set of desired outcomes in every graduate. The core academic curriculum includes courses in basic sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. Cadets take additional elective courses to complete requirements for one of 32 major areas of study. About 50 percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engineering; the remainder graduate in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the most popular majors include management, aeronautical engineering, foreign area studies, history, behavioral science, civil engineering, astronautical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering mechanics.

of the Air Force. The Academy offers courses in flying, navigation, soaring and parachuting, building from basic skills to instructor duties. Some cadets may fly light aircraft with the Cadet Flying Team. Summer training for cadets is divided into three, three-week training periods. There are a variety of programs available and each cadet is required to complete two training periods each summer with leave during the other period. All new cadets take six weeks of basic cadet training in their first summer. Combat survival training is a required three-week program during cadets' second summer. For other second-summer training periods, cadets have options such as working with Airmen in an operational unit at an Air Force installation, airborne parachute training, soaring or basic free-fall parachute training. During their last two summers, all cadets are offered leadership training as supervisors or instructors in the summer programs listed above. Extracurricular activities also are an integral part of the education program. The cadet ski club, drum and bugle corps, cadet chorale and forensics are a few of the programs available.

FACULTY COMPOSITION The majority of the Academy's faculty members, more than 500 total, are Air Force officers. They are selected primarily from career-officer volunteers who have established outstanding records of performance and dedication. Each has at least a master's degree and more than 55 percent have doctorates or other terminal degrees in their field of study. About 30 percent of the faculty are civilians who bring great depth of disciplinary and educational expertise and provide academic stability and continuity. Faculty members are intensely focused on cadet learning as an integral part of their officer development. The Air Force Academy has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the most accessible and involved faculty for four years in a row. To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, the Academy has several distinguished visiting professors and endowed professors who serve one or more years. Officers from other services, as well as officers from allied countries are also members of the faculty. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also share their expertise with the cadets during the academic year.

NOMINATIONS Nominations to the Academy may be obtained through a congressional sponsor or by meeting eligibility criteria in other categories of competition established by law. For information on admission procedures, write to HQ USAFA/RRS; 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 200; USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025 or go to www.usafa.edu.

ATHLETIC PROGRAM The Academy's athletic program is designed to improve physical fitness, teach athletic skills and develop leadership qualities. To achieve its goals, the Academy offers some of the most extensive physical education, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic programs in the nation. Cadets take at least three different physical education courses each year.

HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY In 1948, a board of leading civilian and military educators was appointed to plan the curriculum for an academy that would meet the needs of the newly established Air Force. The board determined that Air Force requirements could not be met by expanding the other service academies and recommended an Air Force Academy be established without delay. In 1949, then Secretary of the Air Force W. Stuart Symington appointed a commission to assist in selecting a site and on April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized creation of the United States Air Force Academy. After considering 580 sites in 45 states, the commission narrowed the choice to three locations. The summer of 1954, Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbott selected a site near Colorado Springs, Colo. Colorado contributed $1 million toward purchase of the property. In July 1955, the first Academy class entered interim facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, while construction began. It was sufficiently completed for occupancy by the cadet wing in late August 1958. Initial construction cost was $142 million. Women entered the Academy on June 28, 1976, as members of the class of 1980.

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Senior Leadership Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould is Superintendent, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He directs a four-year academic, military training, athletic and character development program leading to a bachelor’s degree and commission as an Air Force officer. The general is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 1976. His career encompasses a wide range of assignments, ranging from head football coach of the Air Force Academy Preparatory School, to serving as Air Force aide to the President of the United States. He has held numerous command positions at the group, wing and numbered air force level, and was commander of Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center during 9/11. Prior to his return to the Academy, he was Director of Operations and Plans, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. General Gould is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in the T-38, T41, KC-10, C-5, C-17, C-21, C-141 and KC-135R. The general’s military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Defense Superior Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Vice Superintendent Colonel Tamara Rank

Dean of Faculty Brig. General Dana Born

Commandant of Cadets Brig. General Richard Clark

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Director of Athletics

Dr. Hans J. Mueh Director of Athle cs l Eighth Year Dr. Hans J. Mueh is in his eighth year as the director of athletics at the Air Force Academy. A retired Air Force brigadier general, Mueh was vice dean of faculty for two years prior to his retirement from active duty in the summer of 2004. Mueh was heavily involved in Academy athletics before becoming director of athletics. He was the Academy's faculty athletics representative from 1996-2004 and was a long-time member of the board of directors for the Air Force Academy Athletics Association. Since becoming the director of athletics, Mueh has led the Academy to some remarkable feats. In 2007, the Academy was one of only three schools (Michigan State and Boston College) to reach post-season play in football (2007), men’s basketball and ice hockey (2006-07). It marked the first time a service academy has ever had a team compete in the post-season in all three sports. In addition, under Mueh’s watch the men’s basketball team has played in another NCAA tournament and the National Invitational Tournament’s Final Four. The ice hockey team has won the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament four of the last five years. Mueh was on the selection committee that hired current head coach Frank Serratore and led the Academy’s move into the Athletic Hockey Association. The football program, the Academy’s flagship sport, has gone through a major overhaul under Mueh. He led the transition from the retirement of the legendary Fisher DeBerry after 23 years at the helm to hiring current head coach Troy Calhoun, a 1989 Academy graduate. Calhoun’s impact was immediate, leading the Falcons to a 9-4 overall mark and a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference in 2007. The Falcons qualified for their first bowl game in five years, playing in the Armed Forces Bowl in 2007. The program then posted back-to-back eight-win seasons and was 9-4 last year while qualifying for bowl games every year. The school has averaged 9,000 bowl tickets sold during the four-year run.

ment and the announcement of the Holaday Athletic Center, an indoor training facility. The $15 million facility was completed in July 2011. Mueh has also been active within the conference and the NCAA. He was recently selected to be part of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and has been active on the NCAA’s academics/eligibility compliance cabinet, the men’s golf committee and the region 7 postgraduate scholarship committee. Mueh has been equally active within the conference on various leadership committees. He is currently on the awards and recognition committee and has previously served on the joint council executive committee, and committees on championships, television and sportsmanship. Before assuming his duties as vice dean at the Academy, Mueh was permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry at the Academy, a position he held since October 1987 where he oversaw the annual design and instruction of 25 undergraduate courses for 1,500 cadets annually. Mueh was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Celle, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1951. He entered the Air Force in 1962 as a member of the Academy's eighth graduating class, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry in 1966. While at the Academy, Mueh was a two-year letterwinner in soccer as a goalie. He still holds the Academy record for saves in a game with 30, accomplishing it twice in 1965 against North Carolina and Benedictine. In his junior and senior years, Mueh helped the Falcons to the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League championship and quarterfinal berths in the NCAA tournament. He was a first-team all-league selection in 1965. Following graduation, Mueh completed two assignments in intelligence before attending the University of Wisconsin where he earned his master's degree in chemistry in 1970. He later earned

a doctorate degree in chemistry from Wisconsin in 1976 as a distinguished graduate. He has also completed Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. Between earning the two degrees, Mueh returned to the Academy as an instructor in the department of chemistry from 1970-72. He also served as assistant soccer coach and played semipro soccer with the Aurora Internationals in Denver during those two years, leading the Internationals to the Colorado state title in 1971. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and served as an intelligence officer in Saigon, Republic of Vietnam and at Nakhon Phanom RTAB, Thailand, in 1972 and 1973. After earning his doctorate degree, Mueh returned to the Academy in 1976 as an associate professor of chemistry. He remained at the Academy except for a stint in 1985-86 as the special assistant for technical matters at the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Pentagon. In 1986, he assumed the position of acting head, department of chemistry, before being selected for his position of permanent professor and head of the department of chemistry in 1987. As faculty athletics representative, he was active in both the Western Athletic Conference and Mountain West Conference, and was the Academy's representative on the transition team to form the new MWC, the only faculty athletics representative on the team. He competes in golf, racquetball, handball and tennis, and has promoted Air Force Academy intercollegiate sports throughout his tenure, beginning with work as chairman of the hockey eligibility committee, officer representative to the men's golf team and five years as the officer representative to the football team. Mueh is married to the former Sally Flax of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have three children: Kristine, Kurt and Deborah.

Dr. Hans Mueh enters his eighth season as the Academy’s Director of Athletics. At halftime of the Utah game on Oct. 30, 2010, Mueh congratulated the men’s gymnastics team for winning the USAG National Championship.

Mueh has been just as successful behind the scenes with the administration of the department. Mueh restructured the department with an internal/external model that has streamlined resources and made the department more effective from top to bottom. In addition, he has the department on course to become a federally chartered non-profit organization which will lead to more fund-raising opportunities. Mueh was instrumental in the USAFA Endow-

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Air Force Athletics Few schools in the country have an athletic program as extensive as the Air Force Academy's. The goals of the athletic program are to enhance the physical conditioning of all cadets, to develop the physical skills necessary for officership, to teach leadership in a competitive environment and to build character. There are three subdivisions of the athletic program: intercollegiate athletics, intramurals and physical education. The intercollegiate program has 17 men's and 10 women's NCAA-sanctioned teams, facing some of the top competition in the nation. Men’s teams are football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, cross-country, fencing, golf, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, water polo and wrestling. The Academy fields women's teams in basketball, cross-country, fencing, gymnastics, rifle, indoor and outdoor track, swimming and diving, soccer, tennis and volleyball. In addition, the Academy sponsors two non-NCAA programs; boxing and cheerleading. The majority of the Academy’s men’s and women’s programs compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Mountain West Conference. The Falcons compete in this conference against teams from Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico, San Diego State, TCU, UNLV and Wyoming. All sports also compete against non-conference opponents, including many nationally-ranked teams.

Col. Billy Walker Vice Director of Athletics

William Carpenter Associate AD Recruiting Support

The football team competes annually for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, which is emblematic of service academy football supremacy. The Falcons have won the trophy 17 times, which is more than any other academy. The winner of the annual rivalry visits the White House to have the trophy presented by the President of the United States. The USAFA Cadet Field House is one of the most impressive buildings in the country. It’s a modern, versatile structure with seemingly endless uses. The $5.6 million building is five stories high and 396 feet by 426 feet, the size of three football fields laid side by side. The structure is divided into three areas--basketball arena, ice hockey arena and multipurpose area. The three sections have a combined seating capacity of more than 9,000. Clune Arena seats 5,858. The Cadet Ice Rink has a seating capacity of 2,470, while the multipurpose area seats 1,000 fans for track and field competitions. The department’s newest facility, the Holaday Athletic Center (pictured left), was completed in July 2011.

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Jim Trego Senior Associate AD External Affairs

Wayne Kellenbence Associate AD Support

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Marti Gasser Associate AD/SWA Intercollegiate Program

Dermot Coll Associate AD Development/Gov’t

Karen Warner Associate AD Human Resources

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