2013 EMU Gymnastics Media Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

2013 Gymnastics guide

Day Date

Opponent

Time

Sunday

Jan. 20

at Western Michigan*

1 p.m.

Saturday Jan. 2 6 Saturday Feb. 2

BGSU*

7 p.m.

Michigan/Illinois Challenge at UIC, Ill. State and CMU

5 p.m.

Saturday

Feb. 9

BALL STATE*

7 p.m.

Sunday

Feb. 17

at Alaska

2 p.m.

Saturday Feb. 23

Bowling Green Invitational at BGSU, PITT and Ball State

4 p.m.

Saturday

Mar. 2

at NIU*

5 p.m.

Tuesday

Mar. 5

at Southeast Missouri State

1 p.m.

Saturday Mar. 9

EAGLE INVITATIONAL Kent State, Alaska, and Air Force

7 p.m.

Saturday

Mar. 16

at Central Michigan*

2 p.m.

Saturday

Mar. 23

MAC Championship-at WMU

2 p.m.

As of Dec. 21, 2012 All Times Are Location Times *Mid-American Conference meet

Table of Contents & Quick Facts TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013 Gymnastics Cover.........................................1 2013 Schedule..........................................................2 Table of Contents & Quick Facts.........................3 Athletic Department Directory..........................4 Athletic Media Relations.......................................5 2013 EMU Gymnastics Team Photo..................6 2013 EMU Gymnastics Roster.............................7 Senior Gymnasts Photo.........................................8 Brittany Cassar..........................................................9 Camille Cicchini........................................................9 Amanda Fuller....................................................... 10 Kristina Kurkmilis.................................................. 10 Shawna Ciaramella.............................................. 11 Miranda Jarvis........................................................ 11 Chantelle Loehner................................................ 11 Kaylee Meyers........................................................ 12 Taylor Patterson.................................................... 12 Ashley Quinton..................................................... 12 Alexandra Lekson................................................. 13 Carrina Lo Bello..................................................... 13 Paulina Miller......................................................... 13 Nikki Paterson........................................................ 14 Jamie Radermacher............................................. 14 Ariyanna Smith...................................................... 14 Anna Willette.......................................................... 14 Ashlin Chamliss..................................................... 15 Kimberly Ebeyer.................................................... 15 Tiffany Foy............................................................... 16 Khadijah Hudson.................................................. 16 Head Coach Steve Wilce..................................... 17 Associate Head Coach Andrea Siik................. 18 Individual & Team Records................................ 19 The Mid-American Conference....................... 20 2012 Season Results............................................ 21 2012 MAC Championship Results.................. 22 The EMU Identity.................................................. 23 Warner Gymnasium............................................. 24 Academic Performance...................................... 25 This is EMU........................................................26-27 President Susan W. Martin................................. 28 EMU Board of Regents........................................ 29 Athletic Director Derrick Gragg....................... 30 Athletic Dept. Staff & Head Coaches............. 31 NCAA Compliance................................................ 32 Student-Athlete Support Services................. 33 EMU Athletic Club................................................ 34 EMU Athletic Hall of Fame................................. 35 The NCAA................................................................ 36 Adidas....................................................................... 37 Pepsi.......................................................................... 38

EMU Quick Facts

Location................................................................................................................................................................. Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded.....................................................................................................................................................................................1849 Enrollment............................................................................................................................................................................. 22,638 Nickname................................................................................................................................................................................Eagles Colors...................................................................................................................................................................Green and White Conference................................................................................................................................................Mid-American (MAC) Home Gymnasium....................................................................................................................................Warner Gymnasium Capacity.....................................................................................................................................................................................1,000 Administration President........................................................................................................................................................Dr. Susan W. Martin Athletics Director............................................................................................................................................ Dr. Derrick Gragg Associate AD................................................................................................................................................Christopher Hoppe Associate AD............................................................................................................................................................. Mike Malach Associate AD/SWA.................................................................................................................................Melody Reifel Werner Associate AD..............................................................................................................................................................Greg Steiner Assistant AD.................................................................................................................................................................. Erin Burdis Assistant AD......................................................................................................................................................... Steve Nordwall Gymnastics Coaching Information Head Coach..................................................................................................................................................................Steve Wilce Alma Mater, Year................................................................................................................................. Eastern Kentucky, 1979 Record at EMU (Years).................................................................................................................................212-178 (32 years) Office Phone Number...........................................................................................................................................734.487.1082 Associate Head Coach..............................................................................................................................................Andrea Siik Alma Mater, Year................................................................................................................................. Central Michigan, 2002 Office Phone Number...........................................................................................................................................734.487.0310 Team Information 2012 Record...............................................................................................................................................................................10-9 2012 MAC Record/Finish...............................................................................................................................................2-4/t-5th Letterwinners Returning/Lost............................................................................................................................................ 18/6 Newcomers.......................................................................................................................................................................................4

Athletics Department Directory ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PHONE DIRECTORY (All phone numbers area code 734) ADMINISTRATION Dr. Derrick Gragg, Athletics Director................................487.1050 Christopher Hoppe, Assoc. AD...........................................487.3263 Mike Malach, Assoc. AD........................................................487.5313 Greg Steiner, Assoc. AD.........................................................487.0317 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner, Assoc. AD/SWA......................487.2327 Erin Burdis, Asst. A.D./SASS . ...............................................487.1283 Elizabeth Broughton, Faculty Athletics Rep...................487.0246 Steve Nordwall, Director of Sports Medicine................487.5183 Ron Reid, Ticket Manager.....................................................487.2282 Jay Sofen, Equipment Manager.........................................487.1029 GYMNASTICS STAFF Steve Wilce, Head Coach.......................................................487.1082 Andrea Siik, Associate Head Coach...................................487.0310 HEAD COACHING STAFF Jay Alexander, Baseball.........................................................487.0315 Karen Baird, Softball...............................................................487.1031 Kim Berrington, Volleyball....................................................487.0291 Bruce Cunningham, Men’s Golf.............................. 487.6703/2441 Derek DelPorto, Wrestling...................................................487.0395 Ron English, Football.............................................................487.2160 Tory Verdi, Women’s Basketball..........................................487.0481 John Goodridge, Men’s X-Country/Track........................487.2245 Brad Holdren, Women’s Rowing.........................................487.6690 Scott Hall, Women’s Soccer..................................................487.2144 Peter Linn, Swimming............................................................487.0463 Sue Parks, Women’s Track/X-Country...............................487.0262 Rob Murphy, Men’s Basketball............................................487.0241 Ryan Ray, Women’s Tennis....................................................487.2244 Buck Smith, Diving..................................................................487.3079 Justin Sondergaard, Cheerleading....................................761.2592 Blair Wagner, Sports Performance.....................................487.2152 Sandy Wagner, Women’s Golf..............................................487.6435 Jenna Williams, Dance...................................................248.470.9123

Mission, Vision & Core Values for EMU Athletics Mission of EMU Athletics • Our mission, above all else, is to guide, support, and inspire our Student-Athletes in their comprehensive pursuit of excellence – academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athletics program. Vision of EMU Athletics • Our vision is to become the premiere program in the MidAmerican Conference both academically and athletically. Core Values of EMU Athletics Four values guide and govern our actions at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” They include: 1. Respect We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect. 2. Integrity We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance. 3. Passion We have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us. 4. Excellence Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the local community, as well as on the regional and national levels.

Athletic Media Relations

EMU Athletic Media Relations

Greg Steiner

Sean Hostetter

Chris Puzzuoli

Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations.......................................................... Greg Steiner Office Phone......................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...................................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail..............................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.............................................Football, Women’s Basketball, Golf and Web site Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations.....................................................................TBA Office Phone......................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone......................................................................................................................................................TBA E-mail.......................................................................................................................................................................TBA Primary Sports Covered................................................Men’s Basketball, Rowing and Women’s Tennis Athletic Media Relations Assistant.......................................................................Adam Kuffner Office Phone............................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...................................................................................................................................419.953.1679 E-mail..................................................................................................................................... akuffner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered...................................................Cross Country, Gymnastics and Track & Field Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant..................................................... Sean Hostetter Office Phone......................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...................................................................................................................................734.891.2800 E-mail......................................................................................................................................shostett@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................... Volleyball, Swimming & Diving and Softball Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................................... Chris Puzzuoli Office Phone......................................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...................................................................................................................................313.802.0104 E-mail....................................................................................................................................cpuzzuol@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered............................................................................... Soccer, Wrestling and Baseball Address:...................................................... 799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Directions to the Convocation Center By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The arena is on the east side of the road. From North: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center. From South: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center. From East: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The arena is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to the Convocation Center. From West: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The arena is on the east side of the road.

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All University Numbers start with 734.487. (The last four are listed below) Athletics Administrators A.D. Derrick Gragg...............................................1050 Assoc. A.D. Mike Malach....................................7859 Assoc. A.D. Christopher Hoppe......................3263 Assoc. A.D. Dr. Melody Reifel Werner............2327 Asst. AD Erin Burdis.............................................1283 Secretary Karen Hansen....................................1050 Athletics Equipment Staff Equip. Mgr. Jay Sofen.............................1173/1029 Asst. Equip. Mgr. Wayne Smith...........1173/1029 Facilities Staff Fac. Supervisor Erich Keil..................................5152 Asst. Facilities Manager Adam Martin..........5152

2013 EMU Gymnastics Team

Front Row (L-R): Carrina Lo Bello, Allie Lekson, Ariyanna Smith, Kaylee Meyers and Brittany Cassar. Second Row (L-R): Taylor Patterson, Jamie Rader-

macher, Kimberly Ebeyer, Shawna Ciaramella, Ashley Quinton and Anna Willette. Third Row (L-R): Erica Mahan, Kristina Kurkmilis, Ashlin Chambliss, Khadijah Hudson, Chantelle Loehner, Nikki Paterson, Camille Cicchini, Miranda Jarvis, Tiffany Foy, Paulina Miller and Amanda Fuller. Fourth Row (L-R): Head Coach Steve Wilce and Associate Head Coach Andrea Siik.

2013 Roster Name Brittany Cassar Ashlin Chambliss Shawna Ciaramella Camille Cicchini Kimberly Ebeyer Amanda Fuller Tiffany Foy Khadijah Hudson Miranda Jarvis Kristina Kurkmilis Alexandra Lekson Carrina Lo Bello Chantelle Loehner Kaylee Meyers Paulina Miller Nikki Paterson Taylor Patterson Ashley Quinton Jamie Radermacher Ariyanna Smith Anna Willette

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Hometown-High School Kings Park, N.Y.-Kings Park Buford, Ga.-Mill Creek Hamilton, Ont.-St. Mary’s Royal Palm Beach, Fla.-Royal Palm Beach Community Greenwood, Ind.-Whiteland Community Hamilton, Ont. - St. Mary’s Hickory, NC.-St. Stephens Hebron, Ky.-Conner Westminster, Md.-Westminster Eagleville, Pa.-Methacton Cincinnati, Ohio-Colerain Oshawa, Canada-McLaughlin Collegiate Cary, Ill.-Cary Saint Joseph, Mo.-Central Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-Citadel HS Oakville, Ontario, Canada-Iroquois Ridge Xenia, Ohio-Xenia Calgary, AB Canada-Bishop Menally Tualatin, Or.-Tualatin Gahanna, Ohio-Lincoln Pylesville, Md.-North Harford

Head Coach: Steve Wilce Associate Head Coach: Andrea Siik Volunteer Assistant: Erica Mahan

Ashlin Chambliss 5-4 • Freshman

Shawna Ciaramella 5-3 • Junior

Khadijah Hudson 5-3 • Freshman

Miranda Jarvis 5-6 • Junior

Kristen Kurkmilis 5-1 • Senior

Paulina Miller 5-4 • Sophomore

Nikki Paterson 5-6 • Sophomore

Brittany Cassar 5-0 • Senior

Taylor Patterson 5-2 • Junior

Camille Cicchini 5-9 • Senior

Kimberly Ebeyer 5-4 • Freshman

Tiffany Foy 5-5 • Freshman

Alexandra Lekson 5-0 • Sophomore

Carrina Lo Bello 5-0 • Sophomore

Chantelle Loehner 5-5 • Junior

Kaylee Meyers 4-11 • Junior

Ariyanna Smith 5-1 • Sophomore

Anna Willette 5-4 • Sophomore

Ashley Quinton 5-4 • Junior

Jamie Radermacher 5-1 • Sophomore

Amanda Fuller 5-3 • R-Senior

Senior Gymnasts

Seniors Brittany Cassar

5-0, Senior Bars, Beam, Floor Kings Park, N.Y. (Kings Park) 2012: Competed in five meets in 2012... Earned a fifth place tie on the beam at the Eagle Invitational posting a career-high 9.775, March 10...Recorded a second place tie on the floor exercise earning a career-high 9.750 versus Ursinus, Feb. 29... 2011: Competed in two meets in 2011…Carded a season-high 9.650 on the floor exercise at the Redbird Quad, Jan. 23…Tallied a 9.650 on the bars and 9.350 on the beam at Northern Illinois, Jan. 16…2010: Competed in 10 meets for the Eagles in her freshman campaign…Carded season-best scores of 9.750 and 9.725 on the balance beam and the bars, respectively, at the Cal Davis Invite, March 5…Tallied a season-best mark of 9.700 in the floor exercise at the 2010 MAC Championships, March 27, to help the Eagles finish third overall…High School: Seven-time national competitor...Placed fifth in the nation on the beam as a senior...Personal: Full name: Brittany Sara Cassar...Daughter of Joesph Cassar and Robin Thomas...Has three brothers, Joseph, Tommy, and Eric, and two sisters, Stephanie and Skye...Born: 4-18-91...Major: Business.

Camille Cicchini

5-9, Senior Bars Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Royal Palm Beach) 2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Tied for fifth on the bars at the Rutgers Quad earning a career high 9.725, Feb. 25…Recorded a sixth place tie on the bars at the ninth annual Eagle Invitational posting a 9.725, March 10...2011: Competed in eight meets, all on the bars…Carded a career-best 9.725 versus Kent State, March 12…Tallied a 9.625 to help the Eagles win in EMU’s season opener at Northern Illinois University, Jan. 16…2010: Competed in three meets for the Eagles, all on the bars…Tallied a 9.150 at Kent State, Jan. 22…Carded a 9.550 at home versus Central Michigan, Jan. 30…High School: Did not compete as a senior because of a torn ACL…As a junior, was a level 10 gymnast at Bieger International Gymnastics…Was a regional qualifier…As a freshman, was a level 9 regional qualifier…Also earned two varsity letters in diving…Personal: Full name: Camille Marie Cicchini…Daughter of Chris and Connie Sinkus…Has one brother, Cato, and one sister, Courtney…Born: 8-8-91…Major: Nursing.

Seniors Amanda Fuller 5-3, Redshirt-Senior Vault, Floor Hamilton, Ont. (St. Mary’s)

2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Recorded a career-high and winning score, 9.800, on vault, against Ball State University, Feb. 17... Set a career-high 9.750 on the floor exercise at the Rutgers Quad, Feb. 25...2011: Competed in four meets for the Eagles…Recorded a season-high 9.650 in EMU’s season opener at Northern Illinois University, Jan. 16…Carded a season-best 9.450 versus Kent State University, March 12…2010: Competed in 10 meets for the Eagles…Carded a season-best score of 9.700 on the vault at the Cal Davis Invitational, March 5…Tallied a 9.500 or higher on the vault five times during the season, including a 9.675 at the MAC Championship, March 27, to help EMU to a third place finish…Carded a 9.175 on the balance beam, March 5, at the Cal Davis Invitational, her only time competing on the apparatus…Opened the year with a season-best 9.600 mark in the floor exercise at Kent State, Jan. 22…2009: Redshirted in 2009…High School: Represented Ontario four times at the Canadian National Championships, placing third on bars and fourth in floor exercise in 2007-08, while placing third in the beam in 2006-07…Personal: Daughter of Lynda Narducci…Has two sisters, Leah and Samantha…Born: 10-10-90…Major: Education.

Kristina Kurkmilis

5-1, Senior Vault, Floor Eagleville, Pa. (Methacton) 2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Recorded a season high 9.775 on the vault at the MAC Championship, Mar. 24...Earned runner up accolades on the vault tallying a 9.725 versus Ursinus, Feb. 29…Tied for fourth on the vault recording a season high 9.750 at the season opener versus Kent State, Jan 20…Earned a third place tie on the floor recording a 9.725 at the Cornell Quad...2011: Competed in every meet for the Eagles…Tallied a career-high 9.825 on the vault, good for seventh place at the CMU Quad, Feb. 24…Carded a 9.450 on the floor exercise versus Ball State, Jan. 27…2010: Competed once in 2010…Carded a 9.400 on the vault at Bowling Green, Feb. 21…High School: Was a four-time state qualifier, despite battling a shoulder injury for three years…Placed fifth in the floor exercise at the state championships as a senior and junior…Placed fourth on the vault at regionals as a senior…Finished third on the floor and fourth on the vault as a sophomore at the state championships…Personal: Full name: Kristina Ashley Kurkmilis…Daughter of Jim and Elisabeth Kurkmillis...Born: 6-14-91…Major: Exercise Science.

Juniors Shawna Ciaramella 5-3, Junior Vault, Beam, Floor Hamilton, Ont. (St. Mary’s) 2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles... Recorded a first place finish on the beam earning a career high 9.775 in the season opener at Kent State, Jan. 20…Tied for fourth place for her performance on the floor exercise recording a 9.750 at Bowling Green, March 17...2011: Competed in every meet for the Eagles…Recorded a season-high 9.700 on the beam at the Air Force Academy, March 5…Tallied a 9.675 on the floor exercise versus Kent State, March 12…Carded a 9.450 on the beam and 9.375 on the Floor to help the Eagles defeat Bowling Green, Feb. 12…High School: First all-around at Tour Selection Meet...First all-around Provincial Championships...First on floor exercise at National Championships...Second allaround at Tour Selection Meet, Magical Clasic Meet and Provincial Championships...Third all-around at Return of the Titans Meet, Tour Selection Meet and Provincial Championships...Personal: Full Name: Shawna Marie Ciaramella...Daughter of Frank and Michele Ciaramella... Has one sister, Lindsay...Major: Elementary Education... Born: 9-19-92.

Chantelle Loehner 5-5, Junior Vault, Bars, Floor Cary, Ill. (Cary)

2012: Did not compete...2011: Competed in eight meets for the Green and White…Recorded a season-high 9.625 on the vault at the CMU Quad Meet, Feb. 24…Posted a 9.550 on the floor exercise to help the Green and White defeat the Air Force Academy, Feb. 18…Carded a 9.525 on the bars at the Air Force Academy, March, 5…High School: Two-year level 10 gymnast at Crystal Lakes Gymnastics Training Center…Three -year Regional Qualifier…One-year varsity letterman in track and field…2007 Fox Valley Conference record in the triple jump…Personal: Full Name: Chantelle Denae Loehner…Daughter of Mark and Julie Loehner…Has one sister, Brittany…Major: Social Work…Born: 7-12-92.

Miranda Jarvis 5-6, Junior Vault, Beam, Floor Westminster, Md. (Westminster)

2012: Competed in 10 meets for the Eagles...Earned a season-high 9.775 on the floor recording a first place tie at the CMU Quad, Jan. 27...Earned a season-high 9.750 on the vault at the MI/ILL Challenge, Feb. 3...Posted a first place tie on the vault to record a career-high 9.750 at Ball State, Feb. 17... 2011: Competed in every meet for the Green and White…Finished first with a season-best 9.850 on the floor exercise versus Kent State University, March 12… Ranks 10th in the Mid-American Conference for her 9.850 mark on the floor versus Kent State…Notched a 9.675 on the vault to help the Eagles defeat Bowling Green, Feb. 1...High School: Attended Westminster High School... Personal: Full Name: Miranda Lauren Jarvis...Daughter of Mike and Joelle Jarvis...Has three brothers, Lance, Garrett and Nick, and one sister, Amy...Major: Health Administration...Born: 11-20-92.

Juniors Kaylee Meyers

4-11, Junior All-Around St. Joseph, Mo. (Central) 2012: Competed in seven meets for the Eagles...Placed first on the bars carding a career-high 9.725 at Ursinus, Feb. 29...Recorded a second place tie on the vault earning a career-high 9.80, March, 10...2011: Did not compete…High School: One-year level 10 Regional qualifier…Two-year level 10 National qualifier…Qualified for Region four Regionals six times... Level 9 JO Western Nationals qualifier...Personal: Full Name: Kaylee Beth Meyers…Daughter of Jay and Deb Meyers…Has one brother, Andy, and one sister, Tayler… Major: Sports Medicine-Exercise Science...Born: 1-4-92.

Taylor Patterson 5-2, Junior Vault, Bars Xenia, Ohio(Xenia)

2012: Competed in all 11 meets...Recorded a career-high 9.750 on the bars twice, versus Western Michigan, Feb. 11, and at the Cornell Quad, March 3... Recorded an eighth place tie on the bars carding a 9.700 at the CMU Quad, Jan. 28...2011: Competed in four meets for the Eagles…Recorded a season-high 9.750 on the bars finishing tied for sixth versus Kent State University, March 12…Tallied a 9.500 on the vault to help lead EMU to a victory in the season opener at Northern Illinois University, Jan. 16…High School: Two-year letter winner in track and field…Set a pole vault, 4x100 meter, 4x200 meter, and long jump record… Earned First Team All-Conference accolades sophomore year…Two-time Regional Vault Champion...State Vault Champion in 2006...Three-time Regional Super Team Qualifier...Placed fifth on beam at 2010 NIT...Personal: Full Name: Taylor Christian Patterson…Daughter of Troy and Kathy Patterson…Has one brother, Kole…Major: Occupational Therapy…Born: 2-8-92.

Ashley Quinton 5-4, Junior Vault, Bars, Beam Calgary, AB Canada (Bishop Menally)

2012: Competed in six meets... Tied for third place on the vault posting a career-high 9.725 and on the bars earning a 9.750 versus Western Michigan, Feb. 11…Earned a seventh place tie on the uneven parallel bars recording a 9.700 at the MI/Ill Challenge, Feb. 3...2011: Competed in every meet for the Green and White…Recorded season-high scores of 9.725 on both the vault and beam good for second place at the Air Force Academy…Tallied a 9.700 on the bars versus Kent State University, March 12…High School: Canadian Championships 2010 Senior High Performance… Three-time Elite Canada competitor…Reached the Canadian Championships all four years…Competed in the Canadian Winter Games…Personal: Full Name: Ashley Patricia Quinton…Daughter of Wayne and Kelly Quinton…Has two brothers, Justin and Aaron, and one sister, Jenna…Born: 3-7-92…Major: Bio-Chemistry.

Sophomores Alexandra Lekson 5-0, Sophomore All-Around Cincinnati, Ohio (Colerain)

2012: Did not compete...High School: Named Eastern National vault champion and state all-around champion as a freshman...Named Regional vault champion... Ohio State vault champion during her junior campaign...Personal: Full Name: Alexandra Amelia Lekson...Daughter of Jeffrey and Suzanne Lekson...Has one brother, Nicholai and two sisters, Victoria and Lorelei...Major: Biology and pre-medicine...Born: 4-27-93.

Paulina Miller

5-4, Sophomore Vault, Beam, Floor Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Citadel HS)

Carrina Lo Bello

5-0, Sophomore All-Around Oshawa, Canada (McLaughlin Collegiate)

2012: Competed in five meets for the Eagles...Earned runnerup accolades on the vault and the beam earning season-high scores of 9.725 and 9.625 at Ursinus, Feb. 29...High School: Attended R.S. McLaughlin High School...Two-time national champion in the open division...Placed 11th at Elite Canada and eighth at Canadian Nationals...Personal: Full Name: Carrina Josephine Lo Bello...Daughter of Iggy and Beth Lo Bello...Major: Dietetics...Born: 4-8-93.

2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles... Earned a fourth place finish on the beam tallying a season-high 9.775 at the Rutgers Quad, Feb. 25...Tied for sixth place on the floor recording a season-high 9.725 and tallied a 9.550 on the vault at Bowling Green, March, 17...High School: Attended Citadel High School...Was the Eastern National Champion in 2011...Personal: Full Name: Paulina Marie Miller...Daughter of Andrew and Margot Miller...Has one brother, Richard and two sisters, Andrea and Rebecca... Major: Biology...Born: 4-19-93.

Sophomores Nikki Paterson

5-6, Sophomore Bars, Beam, Floor Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Iroquois Ridge)

2012: Did not compete...High School: Attended Iroquois Ridge High School...Four-time National Open gymnast... Named to Team Silver at Canadian Championships...Ontario Tour Selection Champion her senior campaign...Personal: Full Name: Nikki Lynn Paterson...Daughter of Allister and Lynn Paterson...Has one brother, Cory...Major: Geotourism...Born: 2-4-93.

Ariyanna Smith 5-1, Sophomore Bars, Beam Gahanna, Ohio (Lincoln)

2012: Did not compete...High School: Attended Gahanna Lincoln...Two-time level 10 Regional qualifier and level 9 National and Regional qualifier...Competed four years at Buckeye Gymnastics Inc....Personal: Full Name: Ariyanna Treshay Smith...Daughter of Tremayne and Monique Smith...Has one brother, Tremayne Jr. and one sister, Macaiah...Major: Exercise Science...Born: 10-22-93.

Jamie Radermacher 5-1, Sophomore Vault, Beam, Floor Tualatin, Or. (Tualatin)

2012: Competed in five meets for the Eagles...Earned a first place finish carding a careerhigh 9.825 on the beam and second place honors on the floor recording a 9.775 versus Western Michigan, Feb. 11...Led the Eagles on the vault tallying a season-high 9.775 at the MI/Ill Challenge, Feb. 3...High School: Attended Tualatin...Five-time Regional qualifier and National qualifier...Personal: Full Name: Jamie Jo Radermacher...Daughter of Jay and Jane Radermacher...Has one brother, Jake...Major: Exercise Science...Born: 4-23-93

Anna Willette 5-4, Sophomore All-Around Pylesville, Md. (North Harford)

2012: Competed in all 11 meets for the Eagles...Recorded a career-high 9.825 on the vault twice, first at the Cornell Quad, March 3, and at the MAC Championships, March 24...Tied for first on the bars and earned runner-up accolades on the beam posting a season-high 9.800 on both at the Eagle Invitational, March 10...High School: Attended North Harford High School...Four-year level 10 gymnast at Harford Gymnastics Training Center...Two-time National qualifier and four-time Regional qualifier...Personal: Full Name: Anna Marie Willette... Daughter of Daniel and Luann Willette...Major: Undecided...Born: 3-12-93.

Freshman Ashlin Chambliss 5-4, Freshman All-Around Buford, GA. (Mill Creek)

2013: One of the 2013 recruits...High School: Attended Mill Creek High School...Personal: Full Name: Ashlin Alisse Chambliss...Daughter of Tony and Laura Chambliss...Has two brothers, Jared and Jordan ...Major: Exercise Science...Born: 8-394

Kimberly Ebeyer 5-3, Freshman All-Around Greenwood, Ind. (Whiteland)

2013: One of the 2013 recruits...High School: Attended Whiteland Community High School...A level 10 gymnast from Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gymnastics in Indiana...Personal: Full Name: Kimberly Nicole Ebeyer...Daughter of David and Jennifer Ebeyer...Has two brothers, Matthias and Isaac, and one sister, Sarah Major: Pre-Dental...Born: 7-27-93

Freshman Tiffany Foy

5-5, Freshman Bars, Beam, Floor Hickory, NC. (St. Stephens)

2013: One of the 2013 recruits...High School: Attended St. Stephens High School...Personal: Full Name: Tiffany Marie Foy...Has one sister, Bethany ...Major: Biology...Born: 3-5-94

Khadijah Hudson 5-5, Freshman All-Around Hebron, Ky. (Conner)

2013: One of the 2013 recruits... High School: Attended Conner High School...A level 10 gymnast from Perfection Gymnastics in Ohio...Personal: Full Name: Khadijah Michelle Hudson...Daughter of Clifford Hudson and Michelle Mckenney...Has four brothers, Jalen, Elijah, Mekhi and Isaiah, and two sisters, Meleah and Kyla ...Major: General Education...Born: 8-23-94.

Coaching Staff Steve Wilce

31st Season (Eastern Kentucky, ‘79) 212-178 (.544) Career Record With Steve Wilce at the helm, Eastern Michigan University has been one of the premiere institutions for gymnastics, and Wilce’s passion and commitment to his team is apparent in the team’s success throughout the years. His teams have been consistently among the best in the Mid-American Conference, and in 2007, the Eagles captured their first MAC title. His peers in the MAC have recognized him three times as the MAC Coach of Year, in 1987, 1989 and 1992. Several individual athletes have excelled under his tutelage, including the gymnast regarded as the best in EMU history, Natalie Hashimoto. During her career at EMU, she become the first gymnast to win the MAC Freshman of the Year award (2000), and two-consecutive MAC Gymnast of the Year honors (2001 and 2002) and MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year award (2003). Six of his gymnasts have earned the MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year award, Natalie Hashimoto (2003), Kim Miller (1997), Jodi Fosberg (1995), Robin Loheide (1993), Allyson Newman (1992) and Jolene Worley (2008). Wilce has also coached a number of MAC Freshman of the Year, including J.J. Cullom in 1997, Rebecca Fuss in 2004, Jolene Worley in 2005, and Duyen Zu Vuong in 2006. His athletes have also been recognized for their performances in the classroom as well. In 2011, the Eagles had 12 gymnasts named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) scholar-athlete team. Additionally, Wilce’s Eagles have had notched double-digits in the number of Academic All-Americans in each of the past eleven seasons. Also since that time, Eastern Michigan gymnastics has produced more Academic All-Americans than any other school in the country, an impressive feat of both academics and athletics. Wilce (2-2-56) began his term at Eastern Michigan after serving as the assistant gymnastics coach at Eastern Kentucky from 1974-79 and again in 1981-82. The 1982 squad won the AIAW Region II title, and the 1979 and 1981 teams finished second. The 1979 team also finished 14th in the nation. In 1980, Wilce was an assistant at the University of Massachusetts, where the Minutemen finished third at the AIAW Region I championship. Wilce received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Eastern Kentucky University in 1979 and a master’s degree in sports administration in 1981. Wilce and his wife Devvon have three children, Danilyn (1019-90), Deming (5-27-92) and Denae (2-13-95). Danilyn and Deming are currently students at EMU.

Coaching Staff Andrea Siik

10th Season (Central Michigan, ‘02) The 2013 season marks the 10h year for Andrea Siik as an assistant coach and her second as associate head coach for the Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team. The 33-year-old Siik (5-24-79) joined EMU after a stint as the student assistant at Central Michigan. She was also a gymnastics and track and field volunteer with the Michigan Special Olympics in 1999 and 2000 and was a gymnastics coach at CMU’s Summer Gymnastics Camps in 1999, 2000, and 2001. Siik also spent one year as the head gymnastics coach at Plymoth High School. Siik has helped the Eagles to a great deal of success both in the gym and in the classroom in her seven seasons in Ypsilanti. Siik helped the Eagles capture the MAC title in 2007 and helped the team to a runner-up finish a year later. She helped coach three consecutive MAC Freshman of the Year in Zu Vuong (2006), Jolene Worley (2005), and Rebecca Fuss (2004). Under Siik’s tutelage, former standout gymnast Jolene Worley captured the 2008 MAC Gymnast and MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year awards after a stellar season. Siik’s Eagles have also performed well in the classroom. In 2009, the Eagles ranked eighth in the nation academically in team GPA, leading the MAC for the 10th consecutive year. In 2012, the Eagles had 12 gymnasts with a 3.5 GPA or better, as the team earned NACGC/W Scholastic All America accolades. Siik was a four-year letterwinner for the Chippewas from 1998-2001. She competed on three Mid-American Conference championship teams (1998,1999,2000) and the 1999 and 2000 teams qualified for the NCAA regional while the 1998 and 2000 teams that captured the NIT title. She was a scholastic All-American and posted a 3.95 GPA. Siik received her bachelor’s degree at CMU in 2002 with a major in elementary mathematics. Siik and her husband, Jason, reside in Wayne, Mich. with their son, Jack (6).

The Andrea Siik File ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Three-time member of the Central Michigan MAC Championship Team (‘98, ‘99, ‘00) • Two-time member of the Central Michigan NIT Championship Team (‘98, ‘99) • Two-time member of the Central Michigan Regional Qualifying Team (‘99, ‘00) • Four-year letterwinner at Central Michigan (1998-2001) • Four-time Central Michigan Scholastic All American (1998-2001) • Two-time Dr. Par Excellence in Academics and Athletics Award Winner (‘00, ‘01)

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT EMU

• 2007 MAC Champions • 2008 MAC Runner-Up • Three consecutive MAC Freshman of the Year (‘06 Zu Vuong, ‘05 Jolene Worley, ‘04 Rebecca Fuss) • 2008 MAC Gymnast of the Year (Jolene Worley) • 2008 Senior of the Year (Jolene Worley) • Regional Qualifying Athletes (Leah Hashimoto, Laura Holensworth, Brooke Morari, Rebecca Fuss, Jolene Worley) • 2008 team ranked seventh nationally in GPA, leading the MAC for the ninth consecutive year • 2008 team had 11 gymnasts named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) scholarathlete team • 2009 team had 13 gymnasts named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) scholarathlete team • 2010 team had 11 gymnasts named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) scholarathlete team • 2011 team had 12 gymnasts named to the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) scholarathlete team

Mid-American Conference

Providing leadership in education and diversity, the MidAmerican Conference moves into its 64th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 11 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in the 64-year history of the league in March of 2009. Steinbrecher came to the MAC after serving six years as the commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neutral site post season events – football (Detroit’s Ford Field), volleyball (Toledo’s SeaGate Centre), men’s and women’s basketball (Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena), softball (Akron’s Firestone Stadium) and baseball (Chillicothe’s VA Memorial Stadium). The MAC tied a league record in 2009 with five schools participating in bowl games – Bowling Green (Roady’s Humanitarian); Central Michigan (GMAC); Northern Illinois (International); Ohio (Little Caesar’s Pizza) and Temple (EagleBank Bowl). This marked the second consecutive season for the MAC to send five schools to bowl appearances and only the third time in conference history (2004, 2008, 2009). The 2009 season also witnessed Central Michigan ranked No. 23 in the AP poll and No. 24 in the USA Today coaches poll at the end of the season following a dramatic 44-41 2OT win over Troy in the GMAC Bowl. Two more MAC teams defeated Big Ten opponents during the regular season as Central Michigan defeated Michigan State, 29-27 at East Lansing, Mich., while Northern Illinois rolled to a 28-21 win at Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. For the first time in its 64-year history, the MAC will have five bowl relationships--three primary and two secondary-for the next four seasons (2010-2013). The three primary agreements are with the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl (Detroit, Mich.), GMAC Bowl (Mobile, Ala.) and uDrove Humanitarian Bowl (Boise, Ida.). In addition, the MAC has secured two secondary agreements over the next four years with the Papajohns.com Bowl (2010-2013), the Dallas Football Classic (2010 and 2012) and the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl/San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl/New Mexico Bowl (2011 and 2013). The secondary agreement with the Papajohns.com Bowl (Birmingham, Ala.) will see the MAC serve as the back-up to both the SEC No. 8/9 and Big East No. 5/6 selections. The MAC will serve as the second backup in the Dallas Football Classic in 2010 and 2012, a new bowl game played in the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The Dallas Football Classic’s primary agreements are Big Ten No. 7 vs. Big 12 No. 8. The Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl/Poinsettia Bowl/ New Mexico Bowl secondary agreement for 2011 and 2013 is as follows: the MAC will back-up Army in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (2011) and Poinsettia Bowl (2013) with the understanding that if Army is not bowl eligible, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) will vacate the New Mexico Bowl and provide a team to the Kraft Fight Hunger and Poinsettia Bowl. The MAC will then provide a team to the New Mexico Bowl against a team from the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

Several other milestones occurred in football last season. Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour finished his career with three MAC Championships and four consecutive bowl appearances and completed his career with 150 total touchdowns--most in FBS history-- and is the MAC career leader in total offensive yards, passing yards, completions, attempts and passing touchdowns. Bowling Green WR Freddie Barnes led the country in receptions and was one of three finalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation’s top wide receiver. Western Michigan QB Tim Hiller won the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, better known as the Humanitarian Heisman, given annually to one football student-athlete that showed excellence athletically, academically and in giving back to the community. This past April, five MAC players were selected in the NFL Draft--Ohio WR Taylor Price (3rd round--New England); Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour (6th round--Chicago); Buffalo RB James Starks (6th round--Green Bay); Central Michigan WR Antonio Brown (6th round--Pittsburgh); Kent State WR Jameson Konz (7th round--Seattle), and over 20 more were signed to free agent contracts. Finally the National Football Foundation recognized 13 MAC student-athletes to the 2010 Hampshire Honor Society with success both athletically and academically with a 3.20 GPA or better. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC will enter the second year of its eight-year rights agreement (through 2016-2017 academic year) for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal is the most extensive in the 64-year history of the conference. The agreement calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. Akron continued its dominance in men’s soccer and was ranked No. 1 in the country through the entire year. The Zips won their 12th regular season championship and fell to Virginia in the NCAA College Cup Championship Game. Akron coach Caleb Porter was named National Coach of the Year for NCAA Division I. Akron striker Teal Bunbury received three honors, including the 2009 Hermann Trophy, the most prestigious honor in intercollegiate soccer, named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Player of the Year in Division I and Soccer America’s Player of the Year. Two Akron soccer players were selected in the top 10 of the MLS 2010 SuperDraft, including Bunbury (No. 4 overall to the Kansas City Wizards) and Blair Gavin (No. 10 overall to Chivas USA). Ohio’s men’s basketball team entered the MAC tournament as a No. 9 seed and defeated Akron in the MAC Championship game. The Bobcats went on and defeated No. 3 seed Georgetown in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling to Tennessee. Kent State was invited to the NIT and defeated Tulsa before falling to Illinois, while Akron was invited to the College Basketball Invitational. Western Michigan senior guard David Kool was named Associated Press honorable mention All-America, while Buffalo head coach Reggie Witherspoon was named an assistant coach for the 2010 USA Men’s U18 National Team

for USA Basketball. In wrestling, Central Michigan won its ninth consecutive MAC championship, while the MAC sent 26 wrestlers to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship where six grapplers secured All-America honors--Central Michigan’s Steve Brown (157 pounds), Ben Bennett (174), Jarod Trice (285); Kent State’s Dan Mitcheff (133) , Dustin Kilgore (185); Ohio’s Germane Lindsey (141). Eastern Michigan won its fourth consecutive championship in men’s swimming and diving, while Kent State won its 18th MAC title in men’s golf and received its 23rd NCAA appearance. Western Michigan made its fifth consecutive appearance to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament. In baseball, Kent State won the MAC championship, while Ball State had two players selected in the first two rounds of Major League Baseball’s 2010 Draft--Kolbrin Vitek (2B) first round (20th overall) to the Boston Red Sox and Perci Garner (RHP) second round (77th overall) to the Philadelphia Phillies. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. For the first time in MAC history five basketball teams were invited to postseason tournaments. Bowling Green won the MAC tourney and received the invitation to the NCAA tournament, while Eastern Michigan, Kent State and Toledo all were invited to the WNIT and Akron received an invite to the Women’s Basketball Invitational. In women’s soccer, Central Michigan won the MAC championship and defeated Purdue in its first NCAA tournament match in program history. Ohio won the MAC volleyball championship and defeated Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA tournament. In women’s swimming and diving, Toledo won its first ever MAC championship, while Buffalo’s Meili Carpenter became the first swimmer in school history to earn All-America status. Both Central Michigan and Kent State competed at the NCAA Regional Championships in gymnastics, while Kent State won its 12th consecutive women’s golf conference title and advanced to the NCAA championships. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), three NFL Pro Bowlers (Cleveland KR Josh Cribbs, San Diego TE Antonio Gates, Pittsburgh LB James Harrison), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics. History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 full-time schools and a 13th, Temple, for football only. Comprising the East Division is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State University (1951), Miami University (1947), Ohio University (1946) and Temple University (2007). The West Division members are Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University (1947). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, championships (11) are sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, championships (12) are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

Individual & Team Records Pos. Name 1. 2. 5. 6.

Beam Pos. Name

Natalie Hashimoto Rachel Johnson Leah Hashimoto Tawna Bennett Nikole Viltz Chrissy Holik Kim Miller Brook Morari Laura Holensworth Duyen Zu Vuong Erin Grigg Monica Lucas

Pos. Name 1. 2. 5. 6. 8.

Vault

Bars

Natalie Hashimoto Lindsay Gamrod Leah Hashimoto Jennifer Charlebois Chrissy Jones Heather Shire Lucy Burgin Missy Thompson Emily Cercado

Score

10.000 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850

Score

9.950 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.825 9.825

1. 2. 5. 9.

Natalie Hashimoto Jenika Faes Jennie Spindler Rebecca Fuss Dana Stencel Leah Hashimoto Sara Wasilenko Jolene Worley Lisa Fleming Kim Miller Jennifer Cullom Emily Rock Tara Pocheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Pos. Name 1. 5. 6. 10.

Floor

Natalie Hashimoto Sara Wasilenko Leah Hashimoto Brooke Morari Emily Koechel Robin Loheide Kristi Mowl Kristen Totten Erin Grigg Dee Knight Rebecca Fuss Nicole Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara Emily Koechel Jolene Worley

Score

10.000 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850 9.850

All-Around Pos. Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10.

Natalie Hashimoto Leah Hashimoto Jolene Worley Rebecca Fuss Regan Maurer Kim Miller Jennifer Cullom Jolene Worley Kaylyn Millick Duyen Zu Vuong Erin Grigg

Score

9.950 9.950 9.950 9.950 9.925 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.900 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.875 9.875

*** Notice for Individual Records *** EMU gymnastics only recognizes the top score for each individual gymnast

Team Event Records Vault: 49.350, at Missouri 3-2-03 Bars: 49.200, vs. Kent State, 2-25-01 Beam: 49.075, at 2001 MAC Championships, 3-24-01 Floor: 49.425, at 2002 MAC Championships, 3-23-02 Overall Score: 195.550, at MAC Championships 3-19-04

Score

39.725 39.475 39.175 39.125 39.050 39.050 39.050 39.000 39.000 38.825 38.825

2012 Results Overall: 10-9 (.526) MAC: 2-4 (.333) Home: 5-4

Away: 3-3

Neutral: 2-2

DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

RESULT

SCORE

Jan. 20

Kent State*

Kent, Ohio

191.050-194.150

Jan. 27

Central Michigan

Bowen Field House

192.725-193.325

Jan. 27

Texas Woman’s

Bowen Field House

192.725-190.550

Feb. 3 ILLINOIS STATE

BOWEN FIELD HOUSE

191.775-192.875

Feb. 3 ILLINOIS-CHICAGO

BOWEN FIELD HOUSE

191.775-194.125

Feb. 3

CENTRAL MICHIGAN*

BOWEN FIELD HOUSE

191.775-192.200

Feb. 11

WESTERN MICHIGAN*

BOWEN FIELD HOUSE

193.025-192.225

Feb. 17

Ball State*

Muncie, Ind.

192.150-193.425

CMU Quad

MI/ILL Challenge

Rutgers Quad Feb. 25

Rutgers

Piscataway, N.J.

193.125-192.400

Feb. 25

Air Force Academy

Piscataway, N.J.

193.125-190.950

Feb. 25

Bridgeport

Piscataway, N.J.

193.125-193.875

Feb. 29

Ursinus

Collegeville, Pa.

192.800-185.100

CORNELL QUAD March 3

Cornell

Ithaca, N.Y.

192.225-191.275

March 3

Rutgers

Ithaca, N.Y.

192.225-193.175

March 3

Temple

Ithaca, N.Y.

192.225-191.375

March 10 Air Force Academy

Convocation Center

193.850-192.250

March 10 Temple

Convocation Center

193.850-190.725

March 10 Northern Illinois*

Convocation Center

193.850-192.075

March 17

Bowling Green, Ohio

190.950-193.675

EAGLE INVITATIONAL

Bowling Green*

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Championship (Convocation Center-dekalb, ill.) March 24 MAC Championship

DeKalb, Ill.

5th

193.150

2012 MAC Championship Results 2012 MAC Championship Results DeKalb, Ill. â&#x20AC;˘ Convocation Center

1. Central Michigan 195.675

2012 Freshman of the Year Jamilah Ali, Bowling Green 2012 Co-Specialist of the Year Rachel Goldenberg, Kent State Megan Melendez, Northern Illinois 2012 Senior Gymnast of the Year Kristin Teubner, Central Michigan 2012 Gymnasts of the Year Marie Case, Kent State

2. Kent State 195.225

2012 Coach of the Year Jerry Reighard, Central Michigan 2012 Regular Season Champions Central Michigan (6-0 MAC record)

3. Western Michigan 195.000

First Team All-MAC Julie Cotter, Ball State Meaghan McWhorter, Central Michigan Taylor Noonan, Central Michigan Brittany Petzold, Central Michigan Kristin Teubner, Central Michigan

4. Northern Illinois 194.525

Second Team All-MAC Nicole Allen, Ball State Jamilah Ali, Bowling Green Marie Case, Kent State Kim Gotlund, Northern Illinois Cepeda Carter, Western Michigan

5. Eastern Michigan 193.150

5. Bowling Green 193.150

7. Ball State 192.950

2012 Academic All-MAC Team Megan Harrington, Bowling Green Kari Dieffenderfer, Central Michigan Meagan McWhorter, Central Michigan Brittany Petzold, Central Michigan Kristin Teubner, Central Michigan Marie Case, Kent State Brianna Skiffington, Kent State Lauren Wozniak, Kent State Kim Gotlund, Northern Illinois Megan Melendez, Northern Illinois Tanya Rachan, Northern Illinois Lauren Bledsoe, Western Michigan Cepeda Carter, Western Michigan Stacy Kramer, Western Michigan Taylor Zondervan, Western Michigan

The EMU Identity Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before“Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

Eastern Eagles Fight Song

A Look Back at EMU’s Logos

“Eastern Eagles, hats off to you! Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU. Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly, the bravest we’ll defy. ... Rah,rah, rah!”

1929-1991

“Hold that line for ole Green and White. Sons and daughters show your might. So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

1991-1994

EMU Alma Mater Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true. Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through, Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow, This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

1995-2001

Go Green Go Green, roll up the score. Go Green, let’s get some more. Raise a cheer for old Green and White. Let’s show them we came here to fight. Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. Go Green, let’s win this game. We’ll always fight for old EMU. Come on and let’s go Green!

2002

2003-present

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, L. J. Shelton, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •

Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star generals in the United States

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

Warner Gymnasium Warner Gymnasium is the current home of the EMU Gymnastics Program. Warner opened in 1964, and is named after Joseph E. Warner, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives who was influential in the funding of the facility. Warner is located within the Bowen Field House Complex. It also holds a coaches offices, a training room, weight room and classroom space. The Eagles use the facility for practice and meets, including the 2002 and 2008 Michigan Classic. The Eagles took home third place honors both years, recording a team score of 192.650 in 2002, and a 192.625 in 2008. Warner Gymnasium is also the annual home of the Eagle Invitational, which the Eagles have won every year since 2006. Last year, EMU registered a 192.475 to best Northern Illinois University, Illinois State University and the Air Force Academy to claim the title. In 2009, the Eagles upgraded their facility by adding a new pit, enabling them to better work on their tumbling ability. The Eagles host several events this season at Warner Gymnasium and Bowen Field House, including a Jan. 26 showdown with Bowling Green, Feb. 9 against Ball State, and the Eagle Invitational, March 9, when Kent State, Air Force Academy, and Alaska Anchorage come to town.

>> The Eagles added a new pit to Warner Gymnasium in 2009, enhancing their ability to pratice tumbling and more difficult events.

Academic Performance The National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women (NACGC/W) announced the completion of its 2011-2012 Scholastic All America Award Winners and National Academic Champions, and the Eastern Michigan University gymnastics team finished the season ranked No. 10 in the country with a 3.52 team GPA. The NACGC/W is the national association for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collegiate gymnastics coaches. The association seeks to actively manage and develop the sport of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gymnastics at the collegiate level and works with the NCAA and USA Gymnastics in order to provide the best possible experience for studentathletes. A total of 60 student-athletes earned 4.0 GPAs for the 2011-2012 academic year and 471 earned Scholastic All America status as a result of GPAs of 3.5 or better for the year. A total of 12 EMU gymnasts finished the season with a 3.5 GPA or better.

TOP 15 TEAMS RANK/SCHOOL 1. Southern Utah 2. Southeast Missouri State 3. Wisconsin-Lacrosse 4. Utah 5. Brown 6. Towson 7. Ohio State 8. Alabama 9. Western Michigan 10. Eastern Michigan 11. Florida 12. Winona State 13. Georgia 14. Yale 15. North Carolina

TEAM GPA 3.84 3.74 3.71 3.66 3.64 3.586 3.581 3.55 3.53 3.52 3.486 3.480 3.47 3.46 3.45

Senior Stacie Wood tallied a 4.00 GPA to help the Eagles earn a team GPA of 3.58. Wood set a career-high record earning a 9.775 on the uneven parallel bars good for fifth place versus Kent State, March 13.

Gymnast GPA Major Stacie Wood 4.0 Biology Kristen Yourick 3.96 Exercise Science Kelli Fisher 3.94 Biology Nikki Paterson 3.91 Undecided Amanda Fuller 3.87 Elementary Ed. Allie Lekson 3.87 Biology Anna Willette 3.81 Undecided Kristina Kurkmilis 3.77 Exercise Science Paulina Miller 3.76 Undecided Shawna Ciaramella 3.75 Elementary Ed. Camille Cicchini 3.74 Nursing Sabrina Thomas 3.57 Communication Nikole Viltz

Eastern Michigan University Where We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, seven miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre main campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique

In 1849, with the passage of Act No. 138, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves nearly 22,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Enrollment Profile

With nearly 22,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the university community. The University currently has approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full time and 60 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s population is approximately 70 percent white; 16 percent black; 3 percent international; 6 percent undeclared; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic and 0.5 percent Native-American. Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Learning Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; the World College Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered on site; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training through the Centers for Corporate Training; and EMU Worldwide. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Faculty/Staff

EMU’s Economic Impact

Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3 billion annually reflects a return of more than $30 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $115 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.25 in taxes for each dollar received from Community Outreach Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by the state. channeling its academic research as a means of solving real-world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities. Eastern Michigan University employs 689 full-time faculty and 1,100 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. In 2009, the University celebrated its 29th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

The Alumni Association

Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

Eastern Michigan University Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History

When the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name has changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times; adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975 and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs that include Continuing Education, the Centers for Corporate Training, the World College and numerous community-focused institutes. The University has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003) and the Student Center (2006).

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,808 Graduates: 4,830 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 65% female; 35% male Michigan residents: 88 percent President: Susan Martin Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 689 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1 New Freshmen Average ACT: 21 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1014 Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; Clinical Psychology Campus Buildings: 122 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2009-10 Tuition and Fees* In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

$8,377 $22,282 $7,785

The City of Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

Timeline March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates. Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly. 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography. Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month. 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled. Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University. 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 1980: The College of Technology is established. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo. May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles. Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place. Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

Dr. Susan W. Martin

Dr. Susan W. Martin EMU President Entering her fifth year as the president of Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Susan W. Martin has made a significant impact on the campus in her short time in Ypsilanti. Named the 22nd president of EMU May 14, 2008, she is the first female president in EMU’s 161-year history. Martin officially took office July 7, 2008. “I am thrilled to be chosen for the honor of leading this great University, which has a strong history of excellent education and a bright future,” said Martin. During her inaugural address Martin set fourth an ambitious vision for the university. The goals included building on the pillars of academic excellence, refreshing alumni relationships, comprehensive fundraising and earning the public’s trust. Under Martin’s guidance in 2008, EMU was again recognized as a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review for the sixth straight year. Ad-

ditionally, for the fifth consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized Eastern’s College of Business as one of the “Best 296 Business Schools” in the nation. Eastern Michigan also was awarded a 2009 Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s (MHPN) Government/Institutional Award for its preservation of the University’s core historic campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Martin was the provost and vice-chancellor of academic affairs at the University of MichiganDearborn. The majority of Martin’s higher education career was at Grand Valley State University, where she taught and published as a professor of accounting and taxation. Martin served as director of the master of taxation program, director of international business programs, and chair of the accounting and taxation department. In June 2001, Martin joined the GVSU provost’s office and served in roles as assistant, associate, and ex-

ecutive associate vice president of academic affairs. One of her major duties in that office was to help manage the $154 million budget for the Academic Affairs Division. Before GVSU, Martin was deputy state treasurer for the Bureau of Local Government Services for Michigan from June 1981-June 1984. She also was the commissioner of revenue for the state of Michigan from 19851988. Martin is chair of the State of Michigan Hospital Finance Authority, originally appointed by former Gov. Blanchard and then reappointed by Governors Engler and Jennifer Granholm. She also was appointed by Gov. Granholm to serve as her exofficio representative on The Detroit Medical Center Financial Emergency Task Force in 2003-2004. Martin received her doctoral degree in accounting from Michigan State University in 1988 and her master’s degree in accounting from MSU in 1976. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in 1971. In 2009, Martin received the MSU Department of Accounting and Information Systems Alumna of the Year Award. Martin is married and has three children.

Dr. Derrick Gragg

Dr. Derrick Gragg Athletics Director The mark of an exceptional athletics program is the progress that is made each year. And under the leadership of athletics director Dr. Derrick Gragg, the Eastern Michigan University department of athletics has turned in successful campaigns in each of his first six years at the helm. During Gragg’s first year at EMU in 2006-07, the department set a school and Mid-American Conference record by capturing a remarkable eight team conference titles, adding a league post-season crown and recording two runnerup finishes. The MAC-record eight team championships eclipsed the mark of six held jointly by Central Michigan University (2003-04) and Western Michigan University (1984-85). In 2007-08, Gragg’s second as athletics director, EMU followed up the record-breaking eight championships in 2006-07 with four league regular-season titles and one MAC Tournament crown and the Eagles secured the Reese Trophy which is awarded annually to the top overall men’s athletics program in the league. Eastern had won the prestigious Reese Trophy three previous times (1987-88, 1990-91 and 199596). Gragg was nationally recognized for his leadership in 2008-09, earning the Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA) Administrator of the Year Award. He received the award at the BCA National Convention and Expo Awards Banquet, May 29, 2009, in Indianapolis, Ind. The Eagles won a pair of MAC titles during the 2008-09 campaign in men’s cross country and swimming, while finishing as the runner-up in men’s golf, men’s indoor track, men’s outdoor track, women’s golf and women’s soccer en route to a second place finish in the Reese Trophy standings. Eastern continued to excel in 2009-10 with a trio of MAC team titles, 30 individual MAC

Championships and 60 student-athletes named to the All-MAC teams. Gragg also helped spearhead the construction of EMU’s $3.9 million multi-purpose indoor athletic practice facility located near the north end of Rynearson Stadium. Gragg was named EMU’s 11th athletic director, Feb. 21, 2006, after spending the previous six years at the University of Arkansas. He first joined the U of A in 2000 as an associate athletic director and was promoted to senior associate athletic director in 2003 and then to deputy athletic director. In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg was involved in various areas including: athletic administration, sport program oversight, marketing, sports information, recruitment, budget, student-athlete support, compliance, facilities and game management, fund-raising and research. During his career, Gragg has published several articles and editorials on intercollegiate athletics as well as a nationwide study on sports-related gambling. He is a former member of the NCAA’s Minority Opportunities & Interests Committee, having served as co-chair of the committee in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors and as a member of the American Heart Association, Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors. He currently serves as a member of the NCAA’s Legislative Council and is a member of the NACDA Division I-A Athletic Directors Scholarship Ad Hoc Steering Committee. A former collegiate wide receiver, Gragg lettered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his degree. He graduated with a bachelor’s in human development in 1992 and was a member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll during his senior year. Gragg served

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from 1993 to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma mater before adding the title of director of student life in his final year at Vanderbilt. During his time as a Commodore athletic administrator, he coordinated student life and support programs as well as supervising the academic counseling programs for studentathletes. In 1995, Gragg was named director of compliance & operations at the University of Missouri. During his two years in Columbia, he was the game event manager for 10 Olympic sports programs and chairman of the Big 12 Compliance Coordinators Group during his last year as compliance coordinator at the university. Named assistant athletic director for compliance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three years with oversight of the UM compliance department. While serving in Ann Arbor, Gragg also earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State University. He then served on the faculty at WSU, teaching intercollegiate sport administration and sports marketing classes. During the past three years, he has also served as an adjunct faculty instructor at both WSU and EMU. Gragg earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the U of A in May of 2004 and also taught two undergraduate courses during his tenure there as an athletic administrator. Inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County (Ala.) Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010, Gragg is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA). Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a daughter, DeSha, 16, and two sons, Avery, 14, and PhillipRaymond, 10.

THE DERRICK GRAGG FILE

Derrick Lamont Gragg 11-19-69 in Huntsville, Ala. Lee H.S. (Graduated in 1988) Vanderbilt University (Graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in human development) Wayne State University (Graduated in 1999 with a master’s degree in sports administration) University of Arkansas (Earned his doctorate in higher education administration in 2004) Wife: Sanya (Whittaker); Daughter: DeSha (17); Sons: Avery (14) and Phillip-Raymond (10)

Intercollegiate Athletics Experience Year School Position 2006-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Director of Athletics 2000-2006 University of Arkansas 2006 Deputy Athletic Director 2003-05 Senior Associate Athletics Director 2000-03 Associate Athletics Director/Compliance 1997-2000 University of Michigan Director of Compliance 1995-97 University of Missouri Director of Compliance and operations 1993-95 Vanderbilt University Academic Counselor for two years; Director of Student Life for his final year

EMU Board of Regents The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. The current EMU Regents are Roy Wilbanks, chair; Francine Parker, vice chair; Floyd Clack; Beth Fitzsimmons; Michael Hawks; Mike Morris; Thomas W. Sidlik; and James F. Stapleton. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed

Roy E. Wilbanks Chair

Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to fill the seat vacated by Rosalind E. Griffin for a term ending in December 2012. Wilbanks was employed by Eastern Michigan University in various roles such as: Assistant to the President for Government and Community Relations, Vice PresiRoy E. Wilbanks dent for University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents, Chair Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Michigan Foundation and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Michigan Foundation. In 2004, he was inducted into the Ypsilanti High School Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 2003, he was awarded the John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. Wilbanks earned a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Wilbanks serves as chair of the Eagle Administrative Services Board and is a resident of Ypsilanti.

Francine Parker Vice Chair Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Granholm in January 2007 to Francine Parker Vice Chair

replace Joseph Antonini, whose term expired in December 2006. Parker is the Executive Director of the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, which provides health care benefits to UAW retirees. Parker, who has more than 40 years of healthcare experience, retired as president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan in 2008. She serves as chair of the Personnel and Compensation committee, chair of the Faculty Affairs committee and vice chair of the Educational Policies committee. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 2014.

Michael Hawks Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to

replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and vice chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s Michael Hawks starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

Mike Morris Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011

to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and Mike Morris executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a new term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association.

by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.”

Floyd Clack Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in June 2005 to fill the

seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, and then reappointed to a full term in January of 2007. Clack was a member of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a former state representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also served as a member of the Flint City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher in the Flint Community Schools. He is a former president of the Flint NAACP. Clack received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU Floyd Clack in 1972. He lives in Flint. Clack serves as vice chair of the Student Affairs committee, vice chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and secretary of the Eagle Administrative Services Board.

Beth Fitzsimmons Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011

to replace Mohamed Okdie, who resigned. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides information services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. From 2003-2008, she was appointed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). Beth From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with several projects at the Fitzsimmons U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Council to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. She is the current President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, the largest Rotary Club in Michigan, and has served on the Boards of the YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, HelpSource, First Congregational Church, Cleary University, Library of Michigan Foundation, and MIT Enterprise Forum.

Thomas W. Sidlik Thomas W. Sidlik was appointed to the Board of Regents of Eastern Michi-

gan University by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to a term expiring in December 2012. He was elected by the Board as EMU’s Vice-Chair from June 2005 to January 2007. In January 2007, he was elected to be the Chair of the EMU Board of Regents, for a term ending in February 2009. He has served as the Chair of the EMU Educational Policies Committee since January 2007. In March 2009 he was appointed to be the vice chair of the Faculty Affairs committee. He is a member of the Finance, Audit and Thomas Sidlik Investment committee and the Executive committee. In other capacities, he is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Detroit Institute of Arts. Sidlik retired as a member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG in August 2007. Sidlik has been vice chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and Chairman of the Council’s Executive Committee. Sidlik is a resident of Ann Arbor.

James F. Stapleton Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January

of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo, who resigned. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. He is currently a member of the Board’s Executive committee (in the capacity of chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment committee). He is vice chair of the Eagle Administrative Services board. Stapleton is President and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton James F. assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of Stapleton the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to participate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of The Think Twice Foundation, an organization comprised of African and Jewish American Community Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished housing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors, Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank.

Athletic Department Staff

Lori Baron Athletic Secretary

Bobbie Bowling Senior Account Specialist

Mike Malach Associate Athletic Director

Steve Smith Staff Athletic Trainer

Dr. Liz Broughton Faculty Athletics Representative

Adam Martin Asst. Facilities Manager

Wayne Smith Asst. Equipment Manager

Christopher Hoppe Garrett Hotchkiss Erin Burdis Assoc. Athletic Assistant Academic Athletic Director Director/Compliance Counselor

Steve Nordwall Head Athletic Trainer

Megan Snow Staff Athletic Trainer

Dr. Michael Paciorek Faculty Compliance Associate

Jay Sofen Equipment Manager

Ann Pierson Academic Counselor

Greg Steiner Asst. Director of Media Relations

Karen Hansen Administrative Secretary

Erich Keil Facilities Manager

Gregory Pyszczynski Dr. Melody Reifel Werner Asst. Sports Assoc. Athletic Performance Coach Director/SWA

Jim Streeter Associate Athletic Director

Bill Tuscany Assoc. Athletic Trainer

Blair Wagner Head Sports Performance Coach

EMU Head Coaches

Jay Alexander Baseball

Karen Baird Softball

John Goodridge Men’s XC/Track

Scott Hall Soccer

Ryan Ray Tennis

Kim Berrington Volleyball

Brad Holdren Rowing

Buck Smith Diving

Bruce Cunningham Men’s Golf

Derek DelPorto Wrestling

Rob Murphy Men’s Basketball

Peter Linn Swimming

Tory Verdi Women’s Basketball

Sandy Wagner Women’s Golf

Ron English Football

Sue Parks Women’s XC/Track

Steve Wilce Gymnastics

NCAA Compliance The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athlet- ONCE A BOOSTER ALWAYS A BOOSTER.

Recruiting Do's And Don'ts Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective studentathletes, Boosters are prohibited from the following: • Do not telephone, write or make in-person contact with a prospect for recruiting purposes • Do not contact a prospect's coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect • Do not become involved in making arrangements for a prospect, the prospect's relatives or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kind • Do not visit a prospect's school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect's academic or athletics eligibility • Do not have contact with a prospect, their relatives or friends during any of their visits to EMU's campus • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area, • Attend a prospect's athletics event on your own initiative, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect's parents or coach occurs, • Continue existing friendships, provided solicitation of a prospect's enrollment does not occur. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Christopher Hoppe, EMU’s Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Christopher Hoppe choppe3@emich.edu 734.487.1050

ics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that educates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference and institutional rules. The commitment to compliance ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. The existence of a successful compliance program depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU's athletics program.

WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU's compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks: • Educating administrators, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, current studentathletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules; • Developing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and institutional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents); • Investigating and reporting violations of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a prospect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals; • Entertainment on- or off-campus; or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.

ARE YOU A BOOSTER? You are a booster if you are or ever have: • Been a member of a booster organization that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Athletic Club, E-Gridiron Group); • Made any financial contributions to the athletics department; • Been involved in promoting EMU's athletics program; • Been a season ticket holder; or • Provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their relatives or friends. You can become a booster if you provide benefits to prospects, student-athletes, their relatives or friends and any of the following statements are true: • The relationship between the athlete (or parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a result of the athlete's participation in athletics or their reputation as an athlete; • The relationship began only after the athlete become a prospect; • The relationship began only after the athlete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation; • The pattern of benefits increased after the athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster provides an impermissible benefit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the MidAmerican Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privileges).

WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and twoyear colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent.

QUESTIONS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective student-athletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact Christopher Hoppe at 734.487.1050 or choppe3@emich.edu. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance's website at: EMUEagles.com/compliance

Student-Athlete Support Services Student-Athlete Support Services

Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the studentathlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other University student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: to provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Strength and Conditioning

The main focus of the EMU strength and conditioning program is to develop the complete student-athlete. Everything that is incorporated into the training program relates to success on the court. The program is not just about lifting weights, but rather the development of all aspects of athletic performance. These areas include speed, strength, quickness, agility, flexibility, explosion, sports nutrition and mental toughness. One of the main objectives of the program is to improve the players’ agility and speed. The goal is to develop stronger and more physical student-athletes without losing speed or flexibility. With that in mind, our staff focuses on improving strength in the “Power Zone.” Abdominal, lower back and hip strength are crucial for an athlete’s success. Increasing strength in these areas decreases the chance and severity of injury and assists in strength and power development. EMU athletes are pushed as much as possible to prepare for competition. The athletes are challenged through physically demanding and intense workouts year-round. The athletes are also challenged during each workout with some type of mental toughness/physical challenge. We train not only the physical side of the student-athlete, but also the mental and competitive side. While everyone lifts weights during the year, EMU Eagle student-athletes will also condition. This places us as one of the best conditioned teams in the country each year. Our goal is simple: Be the best conditioned/most physical team in the country. A highly motivated athlete is a program’s most valuable asset. Everyone in the country works on developing their athletes from the neck down, but at EMU, our program strives for excellence both mentally and physically. Our staff works to develop long-term and short-term goals for success. We work closely with the athletes so we know exactly what they are doing and what they need to do to improve. Developing athletes is a year-round task for our strength staff. During the year, the athletes will spend almost as much time in the weight room as they do on the court. Strength and Conditioning at EMU is a full-time commitment. There is no such thing as part-time champions. EMU athletes work hard but have fun. The camaraderie and work ethic developed in the weight room carry onto the field.

EMU Athletic Club

Supporting EMU StudentAthletes Since 1994 The EMU Athletic Club provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds in three key areas for EMU’s 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and studentathletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles for Excellence Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join the EMU Athletic Club today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

How to Make a Gift Online: By Phone: By Mail:

www.emuathleticclub.com 734.487.8236 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Join the EMU Athletic Club

For more information or to join the EMU Athletic Club, please contact:

The EMU Athletic Club Office Phone - 734.487.8236

Membership Levels and Benefits: Hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Receive first-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, see (B) below • Purchase rights to six luxury football box seats • Opportunity to travel to a road game with a team of your choice • Specially designed EMU Athletic Club gift Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Purchase rights to four luxury football box seats • Invitation to dinner with Athletic Director with other Olympian and higher members All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only) • Purchase rights to four chair back seats for football • EMU Athletic Club Leader recognition pin All-Conference -- $500 - $999 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Postseason ticket priority • Purchase rights to two chair back seats for football • Invitation to annual social event with EMU head coaches and administrators Captain -- $250 - $499 • All of the benefits of the lower levels, plus ... • Access to the E-Club Room (must show membership card) • Exclusive access to the “Eagles Nest.” Located in the Convocation Stadium Club, a hospitality area will be available for select home men’s & women’s basketball conference games and will feature a variety of refreshments and pregame “chalk talks” from members of the coaching staffs. (C) Varsity -- $100 - $249 • Tax deduction, see (A) below • Invitation to special events • Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Ypsilanti Marriott (must show membership card) • Membership card • Membership decal (A) Material value of benefit provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefit. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats. (C) Must also purchase season tickets or single game tickets to access this area.

Athletic Club Hall of Fame The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will mark the 36th anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2011 will then be honored at a men’s basketball game in February of 2012. Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony can be purchased by calling the EMU Athletics Department. 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*

1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet*

1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff

1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss

1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin*

1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith

1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper

1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington

1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey*

1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik

1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch

1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle*

2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons

2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson 2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland 2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes 2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker John Schmidt *Deceased

2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer

2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler 2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater