2007 Sacramento State Gymnastics Guide by Hornet Sports

2007 Hornet Gymnastics Hornet Quick Facts University Information

Name....................................Sacramento State Location............................... Sacramento, Calif. Founded.................................................. 1947 Enrollment............................................ 28,529 Nickname............................................. Hornets Colors.........................................Green & Gold

Administration

President......................Dr. Alexander Gonzalez Director of Athletics.................Dr. Terry Wanless Faculty Athletics Rep.................. Dr. David Raske Media Relations Dir. (Gym Contact) .Brian Berger Assistant Media Relations Director......Ryan Bjork Media Relations Assistant........... Andria Wenzel Office Phone............................ (916) 278-4313 Fax Machine............................ (916) 278-5429 Web Site........................ www.hornetsports.com Berger’s e-mail.................... bwberger@csus.edu

Table of Contents

19 2006 in Review

Media Information

19 Meet-by-Meet Results

Program Tradition

Season Outlook

20 2007 Opponents

2007 Roster

20 Utah State/Wisc.-La

Western Athletic Conf.

Crosse/Southern Utah/

Alaska Anchorage/Boise

Coaching Staff

State/Cal State Fullerton/

Head Coach Kim Hughes

Seattle Pacific/San José

Asst. Coach Randy Solorio

State/Penn/UC Davis/

Asst. Coach Tamara Ross

Cal/WAC Championships/

Asst. Coach Jamie Donkin

NCAA Regionals

Asst. Coach Carrie Kinghorn

21 Hornet History 10 The Gymnasts

21 All-Time Roster

Head Coach...................................Kim Hughes Alma Mater..............................Chico State, ‘76 Record at SAC................. 228-206-2 (26 years) Overall Record......................................... Same Assistant Coaches.......................Randy Solorio, .....Tamara Ross, Jamie Donkin, Carrie Kinghorn Office Phone............................ (916) 278-5361

10 Courtney Hibler

22 Top 10 Team Scores

23 Top 10 Individual Scores

Gymnastics Information

Gymnastics Staff

Conference............. Western Athletic Conference Affiliation................................ NCAA Division I Home Gym........................Hornets Nest (1,200) 2006 Overall Record............................... 16-14 2006 Final NCAA Ranking......................... 31st Letterwinners Returning/Lost..................... 11/7 2006 Season High Score..................... 193.925 The 2007 Sacramento State gymnastics media guide was written and designed by Media Relations Director Brian Berger. Assistance in editing provided by Assistant MRD Ryan Bjork, MR Assistant Andria Wenzel and the Hornet gymnastics coaching staff. Photographs not credited provided by Sam Parsons, Bob Solorio, Melissa Genovese, Courtney Hibler and Sacramento State Sports Information files. Cover photo by Parsons. Sacramento information courtesy of Dan Flynn’s Inside Guide to Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine and Chamber of Commerce sources.

Sara Williams

11 Amber Basgall

24 Individual Honors

Tiffany Bass

24 Year-by-Year Div. I Results

12 Melissa Genovese

25 This is Hornet Gymnastics

Nicole Giao

13 Alyssa Onaga

26 University Info

26 This is Sacramento State

Alexis Tsurumoto

14 Marina Borisova

28 The City of Sacramento

29 President Alexander Gonzalez

Hava McCarter-Ribakoff

15 Ashlei Baker

29 A.D. Terry Wanless

30 Hornet Head Coaches

Amanda Bieber

16 Lauren Dyson

30 Athletic Training

31 Athletic Advising

Kelli Normandin

17 Elizabeth Norvell

32 Support Staff

32 Staff Directory

Eryn Stubblefield

18 Traci Takeda

Lissa Zamolo

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics

Since 2000, Sacramento State has won six conference championships in a span of seven years. The streak began in 2000 when the Hornets won the Western Independent Championships. The team repeated in 2001 while also breaking the school record for high score. In 2002, Sacramento State shifted to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and responded with its third straight crown. The streak was stretched to four in a row in 2003 with another MPSF title. After placing second in 2004, the Hornets capped their tenure in the MPSF with their third title in 2005. In 2006, Sacramento State moved to the Western Athletic Conference and finished first at the meet hosted by Utah State. That season, the Hornets also advanced to the NCAA West Regional for the second time in school history.

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics

Being a part of the Sacramento State gymnastics program is far more than just practice and competition. Over the past few years, the team has traveled to Alaska, Hawaii and Los Angeles. Earlier this fall, the squad was honored at a football game for winning the WAC title (top). The team also conducts an annual triathlon every fall as part of its conditioning program and celebrates nearly every holiday and birthday together.

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics OUTLOOK A year after winning the Western Athletic Conference title and advancing to the NCAA West Regional, the Sacramento State gymnastics team heads into the 2007 season looking to add another championship to its total. Over the past seven years, the Hornets have accumulated six conference titles. The streak began with four in a row to begin the century. The 2000 and 2001 teams won the Western Independent title before the 2002 and 2003 squads claimed the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation crown. After a second place showing at the MPSF meet in 2004, Sacramento State rebounded with another victory in 2005. Things were supposed to become more difficult in 2006 with the move to the WAC. However, Kim Hughes’ team responded to the pressure and finished first over perennial powers such as Boise State, Utah State and Southern Utah. If the team wants a repeat, it is going to have to fill the void left by six graduated seniors — all of whom played a vital role in last season’s success. “Last year we had seniors on every event,” Hughes said. “This season, we are going with untested people.” The Hornets’ cupboard is not entirely bare, as the team returns five gymnasts who saw considerable action last season. Juniors Tiffany Bass, Melissa Genovese, Nicole Giao and Alexis Tsurumoto were all vital members of last season’s team and will be joined by sophomore Marina Borisova who was fifth in the all-around at the West Regional. Senior Sara Williams is also expected to play a larger role in 2007 and will be aided by fellow returner Alyssa Onaga. The incoming class is one of the largest, and most talented, in program history. The group is comprised of eight freshmen, many of which will be in the lineup at the start of the season. Unfortunately, Sacramento State has been plagued by injuries before the season began. Junior Amber Basgall is still recovering from a knee injury suffered at the West Regional and will likely miss most of the season. Senior Courtney Hibler is also rehabbing a knee injury that will limit her season and Tsurumoto broke a finger that will keep her sidelined for a couple of months. Not to be outdone, freshman Ashlei Baker will miss the season with a shoulder injury. “I don’t think I have ever had a team start the year this banged up,” Hughes said. “It has really hurt our depth.” While the injuries pose a significant hurdle for

the team to overcome, the schedule will also be a test for the Hornets in 2007. The team opens the season at home against WAC-foe Utah State as well as reigning Div. III national champion Wisconsin-La Crosse. The home schedule also features meets against Boise State, Alaska Anchorage, Pennsylvania, UC Davis and San José State. The WAC Championships will be hosted by Southern Utah on March 31 while the West Regional will take place on Apr. 14 at Cal. “Our goal last season was to finish in the top three in league and advance to the regionals,” Hughes said. “Obviously, we did better than that and will hope to do the same again this season.” A couple of changes may play a big role in who goes to the regionals this year. For the second consecutive season, judging is supposed to be strict and the qualifying process for regionals has also changed. “The judges have been told to score every meet like they do at regionals,” Hughes explained. “That will keep scores lower than they have been in the past. “Also, this year they will take the top 36 teams nationally and not based upon regional rankings.”

most of last season but was thrust into the bars lineup at the West Regional due to the injury to Basgall. Once there, she responded by scoring the highest mark on the team. Genovese competed solely on bars and beam last season but has collegiate experience on vault as a freshman. This season, the team co-captain will be asked to step in on floor for the first time. “Melissa has come in in great shape and you can see the difference in her floor routine,” Hughes said. “She has worked very hard to get to the point where she can compete as an allarounder.” Borisova began competing in the all-around midway through last season and ended the year just shy of the national championships. During the season, she scored above 39.000 on two occasions and finished fifth at the West Regional. Her score at the meet made her the second alternate for the national finals.

Nicole Giao Vault

Marina Borisova All-Around

The Hornets enter the season with more allarounders than they have had in recent memory. Bass, Genovese and Borisova are all slated to compete in all four events while Giao and freshman Eryn Stubblefield could also work their way into the rotation. Bass competed on vault, beam and floor for

With only two starters returning from last season, the vault lineup will have a different look in 2007. Borisova and Giao will anchor the Hornet order and will be helped by fellow returners Bass, Genovese and Williams. Borisova and Giao were two of the three gymnasts from last season to vault in every meet. Borisova led the team with an average of 9.688 while Giao was second at 9.621. Bass, who vaulted as a freshman in 2005, competed in the first four meets last season before being sidelined with a back injury. Genovese was a regular on vault as a freshman but was slowed by a foot injury at the start of last season which limited her to just one exhibition performance.

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics Williams is looking to make her vault debut this season as are freshmen Amanda Bieber, Traci Takeda, Kelly Normandin and Stubblefield. “We are counting on our veterans to lead the way,” Hughes said. “Everyone this year does a 9.9 vault and we might have a chance to move Amanda up to a 10.0 by the end of the year.”

Williams is the most experienced of the challengers. As a sophomore, she competed in nine meets and scored a 9.725 at Seattle Pacific. “We have a lot of options because everyone will have bonus in their routines,” Hughes said.

said. “We are just looking for someone who can be the most consistent.”

Tiffany Bass Melissa Genovese Balance Beam

Alexis Tsurumoto Uneven Bars

Bars were supposed to be one of the strongest events for the team with Tsurumoto and newcomer Lauren Dyson pacing the team. However, the finger injury to Tsurumoto will keep her out of the lineup for the opening of the season. “Alexis and Lauren are both terrific bar workers,” Hughes said. “Alexis is very smooth and has proven her ability. Lauren has a unique release move and an E dismount. Both have the potential to score high.” Tsurumoto was a regional qualifier as a freshman and averaged 9.638 last season. During the year, she scored 9.800 or higher in five meets. Borisova and Genovese also return to the lineup as will Bass. The final two spots will be battled for by Williams, Stubblefield, Alyssa Onaga and Takeda. Borisova came on strong at the end of last season, scoring at least a 9.650 in the final four regular season meets. Genovese was the opening act for Sacramento State on bars all season. She also set her career high with a 9.625 on four occasions. Bass went nearly two years between bar performances before scoring 9.675 at the regionals. Prior to that performance, she had not competed since the spring of 2004.

In an unusual twist, Hughes expects beam to be one of the team’s strongest events this season. “We probably have more depth on beam than any other event,” Hughes said. “In the past, vault and bars have been our strongest, but this year it will be beam.” Four starters return from last season, including Genovese who did not record a fall in 13 meets. She finished the season with an average of 9.742 and had at least a 9.750 in her final nine routines. “Melissa is probably the most talented beam worker we have ever had,” Hughes said. “To go an entire season without a fall is incredible. “This year, she has upgraded her routine by adding a triple series.” Bass and Borisova were also in the lineup for every meet last year. Bass averaged 9.583 while Borisova averaged 9.562. The pair both came up big at the WAC Championships, finishing tied for eighth and 10th, respectively. Giao worked her way into the lineup after the first month and never relinquished her spot. The junior set her career high with a 9.850 at Utah State. Newcomers Lissa Zamolo, Elizabeth Norvell and Stubblefield will contend for the final two spots. The trio was slated to be joined by Tsurumoto prior to the her injury. “I believe that the newcomers all have routines that are up to the level of everyone else,” Hughes

Floor Exercise

With the top two gymnasts in the WAC returning on floor, the heart of the Hornet lineup is already secure. Last season, Borisova and Bass finished first and second, respectively, at the WAC Championships to help propel the team to the title. Borisova scored 9.825 at the meet to edge Bass who tallied a 9.800. The pair had been solid throughout the season. Borisova led the team with an average of 9.818 while her floor RQS ranked sixth in the region behind a pair of Olympians. At the regionals, Borisova tied for fifth — marking the highest finish by a Hornet in postseason competition. Bass overcame a rough start to the season by setting her career high with a 9.875 against San José State. She ended the regular season with five consecutive scores over 9.750. While Borisova and Bass have a wealth of experience, the rest of the team is lacking time on the floor. Basgall and Hibler were the only other returners to compete on floor last season but both will miss the year with knee injuries. Giao and Genovese will likely step into the lineup after strong showings in the fall. Giao competed five times as freshman and twice on exhibition last season. Genovese has only one exhibition over the last two years. “Both Nicole and Melissa have brought up their fitness levels and that should make them competitive on floor,” Hughes said. “Both have worked hard to gain an opportunity to make the lineup.” Stubblefield, Zamolo and Bieber will also compete for one of the starting spots.

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics ROSTER Roster Breakdown By Class Seniors (2)

Courtney Hibler, Sara Williams

Juniors (6)

Amber Basgall, Tiffany Bass, Melissa Genovese, Nicole Giao, Alyssa Onaga, Alexis Tsurumoto

Sophomores (2)

Marina Borisova, Hava McCarter-Ribakoff

Freshmen (8)

Ashlei Baker, Amanda Bieber, Lauren Dyson, Kelli Normandin, Elizabeth Norvell, Eryn Stubblefield, Tracy Takeda, Lissa Zamolo

By State Arizona (2)

Ashlei Baker, Courtney Hibler

Name Ashlei Baker Amber Basgall Tiffany Bass Amanda Bieber Marina Borisova Lauren Dyson Melissa Genovese Nicole Giao Courtney Hibler Hava McCarter-Ribakoff Kelli Normandin Elizabeth Norvell Alyssa Onaga Eryn Stubblefield Traci Takeda Alexis Tsurumoto Sara Williams Lissa Zamolo

Yr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr.

Ht. 5-10 5-2 5-0 4-11 5-2 5-4 5-1 5-0 5-0 5-2 5-3 5-7 4-11 5-4 5-2 5-4 5-3 5-1

Club Hometown/Previous School Desert Lights Gymnastics Phoenix, Ariz./St. Mary’s HS Byers Gymnastics Center Turlock, Calif./Turlock HS United Gymnastics Stratford, Calif./Lemoore HS Jet Gymnastics Littleton, Colo./Columbine HS Pozsar’s Gymnastics Sacramento, Calif./Encina HS Airborne Gymnastics Los Altos, Calif./Mountain View HS All-Star Gymnastics El Dorado Hills, Calif./Charter Community HS Crescenta Valley Gymnastics Alta Loma, Calif./Etiwanda HS Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HS Pozsar’s Gymnastics Sacramento, Calif./Sacramento HS SCEGA Gymnastics Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS Clovis Academy of Gymnastics Fresno, Calif./Buchanan HS Hawaiian Island Twisters Honolulu, Hawaii/Kalani HS Willow Creek Gymnastics Corvallis, Ore./Corvallis HS Clovis Academy of Gymnastics Clovis, Calif./Clovis HS Golden Bear Gymnastics Concord, Calif./Clayton Valley HS Kips Gymnastics Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS Northbay Athletic Martinez, Calif./Alhambra HS

Head Coach: Kim Hughes Assistant Coaches: Randy Solorio, Tamara Ross Student Assistants: Jamie Donkin, Carrie Kinghorn

California (13)

Amber Basgall, Tiffany Bass, Marina Borisova, Lauren Dyson, Melissa Genovese, Nicole Giao, Hava McCarter-Ribakoff, Kelli Normandin, Elizabeth Norvell, Traci Takeda, Alexis Tsurumoto, Sara Williams, Lissa Zamolo

Colorado (1) Amanda Bieber

Hawaii (1) Alyssa Onaga

Oregon (1)

Eryn Stubblefield

The Western Athletic Conference features some of the most exciting competition at some of the most diverse campuses in the nation. The WAC provides its student-athletes the chance to travel to scenic destinations and gain exposure in some of the nation’s largest and most accessible media markets. In addition, the academic reputation of many of the WAC schools is unparalleled, with some of the nation’s most respected institutions of higher learning among the WAC ranks. This season marks the 45th for the WAC, making it the sixth oldest among the nation’s 11 Division I-A conferences. While the WAC has a lengthy history, gymnastics enters its second year in the conference this season. The lineup of teams is comprised of WAC members Boise State, San José State and Utah State and affiliate members Cal State Fullerton, Sacramento State and Southern Utah. The WAC began operation with the 1962-63 academic year with 10 sports. The first championship was held in November of 1962 when Arizona won the cross country title. Arizona State claimed the league’s first national title after winning the College World Series in 1965. Rice won the last title in 2003 at the College World Series. Presently, the WAC crowns champions in 19 sports — eight men’s and 11 women’s. For the men, there are championships in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field. Championships for women are held in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and volleyball.

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Meet The Coaches

Head Coach 27th Year Chico State, ’77

After 29 years with Sacramento State women’s gymnastics (26 as head coach), Kim Hughes has developed a program from the Div. II ranks and created a model of success at the Div. I level. However, despite all of his previous success, not many people would have predicted how quickly the Hornets would adapt to the Western Athletic Conference. In its first season in the league, Sacramento State captured the WAC title and earned a spot in the NCAA West Regional. That performance made Hughes the West Region and WAC Coach of the Year. While the WAC championship was a first for the Hornets, it was definitely not the program’s first league crown. In fact, Sacramento State has won six league titles in the last seven years. The streak began with backto-back Western Independent Conference titles in 2000 and 2001 and then two Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships (2002-03). After finishing second in 2004, the Hornets reclaimed the MPSF crown with a convincing two-point victory in 2005. For his efforts, Hughes was named MPSF Women’s Gymnastics Coach of the Year following the 2002 season. Individually, the Hornets have advanced 25 gymnasts to the NCAA regional since 1994. That list includes three in 2005 and four in 2004. Hughes has also coached Terri Meyer to the NCAA Div. II beam title in 1984, Rebecca Seebirt to three USAG vault titles (1994, 1995, 1997),

Natalie Cadondon to the USAG all-around title in 1995 and Toni Petersen to the 2000 floor crown in the NIT. In addition, the Hornets have earned 40 All-America honors during his tenure. In the classroom, the gymnastics team has also flourished under Hughes. In the spring of 2006, the team had a 3.05 team gpa. That total included 13 student-athletes who were above a 3.0 and seven who posted better than a 3.5. As an educator within the sport of gymnastics, Hughes has received an invitation to teach at the NCAA Youth Education through Sport clinic (YES) since 1995 (and plans to do so again in 2006). His knowledge of the sport, coupled with his enthusiasm for teaching, has presented numerous opportunities for Hughes to coach at varying levels of competition. A 1976 graduate of Chico State with a B.A. in physical education, Hughes competed collegiately for the Wildcats after a successful high school gymnastics career. He was the Northern California high school still rings champion as a senior in 1971. He joined the Hornet staff as an assistant to the women’s gymnastics program in 1978 and was named head coach in 1982. During his collegiate coaching career, Hughes served as a member of the Western Regional Committee while acting as the Western Regional meet director in 1987. When the Hornets were a member of the Northern California Athletic Conference, Hughes served as commissioner of gymnastics from 1982-84 and was named conference coach of the year in 1984. With Sacramento State’s move to Div. I in 1991 and the NCAA’s decision to drop a Div. II championship, Hughes worked to provide postseason competition opportunities for smaller collegiate gymnastics programs. He twice served as Western Region chairperson for the USAG where he was involved with developing the USAG collegiate championship into a viable national competition open to men’s and women’s varsity and club programs which qualify in a format similar to the NCAA selection. An active community leader, Hughes is involved with the United Way, serving as the athletics department representative on the campus committee for seven years. He was a cosponsor of the Special Olympics gymnastics competition held at Sacramento State from 1985-87. He also has been the athletics department’s union representative since 1993. Hughes rounds out his coaching resumé with various club appointments, including nearly 20 years with the Nor-Cal Gymnastics Camp in Santa Cruz, Calif. He has also worked for the River City Gymnastics Club in Sacramento as well as the Chico and El Dorado Hills Gymnastics Clubs. Hughes holds a master’s degree in physical education from Sacramento State. He and his wife, Darla, have two children, 22-year-old Jonathan and 20-year-old Jordan.

Honoring Hughes High School:

Northern California still rings champion (1971)

Coaching:

West Region Coach of the Year (1999, 2006) Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2006) Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Coach of the Year (2002) NorCal Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (1984) Western Athletic Conference Champions (2006) Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Champions (2002, 2003, 2005) Western Independent Champions (2000, 2001)

Appointments:

NCAA West Region Representative (2003); NCAA Youth Education through Sport clinician (1995-02); USAG Western Region chairperson (1992-94 & 96-98); NorCal Gymnastics Camp (1985-97); Western Regional Committee (1987); West Region Meet Director (1987); NorCal Athletic Conf. Commissioner (1982-84)

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Meet the Coaches

Assistant Coach 22nd Year Sacramento State, ’94 Randy Solorio, the 2006 West Region Assistant Coach of the Year, has proven a mainstay of Hornet gymnastics in his 21 years of service to the program. “Randy is a motivator as well as a great technician,” head coach Kim Hughes said. “He has a keen ability to be able to deal with the individual student-athlete and help them reach their athletic potential. “He knows how to make gymnastics fun for the athlete.” Hughes and Solorio were first acquainted in 1978 when the duo began coaching at The Gymnastics School and River City Gymnastics Club in Sacramento. Solorio ended his tenure with the club in 1982 to pursue his theatre career. He would return to Sacramento in 1986 and the longest tenured partnership at Sacramento State began. A three-time All-American on vault, high bar and floor exercise while competing for the Aggies of UC Davis from 1980-82, Solorio is responsible for all aspects of coaching from on-floor duties to recruiting and conditioning. Solorio holds a bachelor’s of science degree in exercise science and a master’s in sports performance from Sacramento State and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He can often be found teaching weight training, ballroom dancing and other physical education classes as part of his campus-wide activity. Recognized as the Western Region Assistant Coach of the Year in 1990 and the USA Gymnastics Assistant Coach of the Year in 1997, Solorio is known for his dedication, technical expertise and rapport with student-athletes. Solorio’s coaching experience has varied from high school and club programs to the collegiate level. He was a class and team coach for Byers Gymnastics Center in Sacramento and coached the girls’ gymnastics team at Valley High School. Not only a gifted gymnast and coach, Solorio has found much success performing in local theater, musicals and in modeling. In addition, Solorio toured nationally with The Muppet Show on Tour, and Show Your Spirit. He recently appeared in a series of commercials for KQCA-58. His daughter, Kaycee Marie, was born the day after the Hornets finished second at the USAG Nationals in 1996. Lois Mattice Athletic Trainer

Brian Berger Media Relations

Scott Salwasser Strength Coach

Not Pictured Darla Hughes Statistical Crew

Lynda Nakamura Statistical Crew

Matt McDougall Event Management

Adam Primas Marketing/Promotions

Steve Tebbs Event Management

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Meet The Coaches

Assistant Coach 8th Year San Diego State, ’71 Tamara Ross returns as the team’s choreographer for the 2007 season. Ross had previously coached the Hornets from 1998-2001 before taking a two-year break. She returned to the team in 2004 and helped Sacramento State record two of the three best floor scores in school history, including a 49.375 against Cal State Fullerton and UC Davis. Under Ross’ watch, Stefanie Aeder also set the individual school record on the floor with a 9.950 and advanced to the NCAA West Regional in 2004 and 2005. She brings a long and varied experience to the position, having been involved with gymnastics coaching in private clubs since 1984. Ross is a member of the NorCal Coaches Association and was named Optional Coach of the Year in 1996. She was voted Choreographer of the Year in 1994, 1995 and 1997. In the summer of 2005, Ross was the head coach of the U.S. open women’s gymnastics team at the Maccabi Games in Israel. In that role, she helped lead the team to a second place finish and also had individuals place second on floor and beam. Ross was involved with the 1999 USA Gymnastics National Championships which were held in Sacramento and was a member of the Sacramento Sports Commission local organizing committee. She is a 1971 graduate of San Diego State and holds a master’s degree from Sacramento State. Ross and her husband, Arthur, have two sons, Brian and Greg.

Student Assistant 4th Year Sacramento State, ’06 Jamie Donkin returns for her fourth season with the Sacramento State coaching staff. After serving as meet manager for two seasons, Donkin will shifted her attention to coaching in 2006. This year, she will work primarily on the floor and beam. Donkin came to Sacramento State in 2003 and was a member of the gymnastics team that season. During the year, she competed twice on beam, including a 9.650 against Cal State Fullerton. Prior to coming to Sacramento State, Donkin was a California state beam champion at level 8 in 2001. She was also a three-time regional all-around qualifier in 1998, 2001 and 2002. In 1998, she also advanced to nationals. Away from Sacramento State, Donkin coaches at Extreme Gym in Loomis, Calif. Donkin earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science this past December.

Student Assistant 1st Year Sacramento State, ’07 Former Hornet gymnast Carrie Kinghorn will make her coaching staff debut in 2007. Kinghorn, who competed as an all-arounder for Sacramento State, will focus her attention on vault and bars. In her four years with the Hornets, Kinghorn was a fixture in the lineup. As a freshman, she competed in 14 meets on bars. The following year, she was added to the beam lineup and set career highs in both events. The 2005 season was a breakout year for the Salem, Ore., native. That season, she competed as an all-arounder in five meets and set a career high at the MPSF Championships with a 38.475. As a senior, Kinghorn was in the bars and floor lineup in every meet and missed just two meets on vault. She also set her career high on floor with a 9.825 on two occasions. In her four years with the team, she was a member of three conference championship squads. Kinghorn is majoring in exercise science and is expected to graduate in May of 2007.

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Meet the Hornets

Senior • Fourth Year • 5-0 Beam Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HS Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics 2006 Season: Was a consistent member of the beam and floor lineup before a knee injury at San José State ended her season…appeared on floor nine times and on beam six times…if you exclude the floor routine in which she was injured, she averaged 9.609 on the event…top score was a 9.775 against Cal State Fullerton and Alaska Anchorage on Jan. 22, and against San José State on Feb. 17…top beam score was a 9.675 at the Stanford quad on Jan. 15. 2005 Season: Took a medical redshirt after breaking her foot prior to the season. 2004 Season: Competed as a three-event specialist during her first season…was in the floor lineup for 10 meets and also saw action on beam and bars…top floor score was 9.825…recorded that mark at Cal State Fullerton and at home against Cal State Fullerton and UC Davis in a tri-meet…scored a 9.775 in a beam exhibition against Seattle Pacific…top bars score was a 9.450 at Seattle Pacific and at San José State…her floor average of 9.664 ranked as the third-best on the team. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained with Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics in Phoenix...named the 2002 Arizona Gymnast of the Year...qualified for the regionals and placed eighth on beam in 2003...recorded a careerhigh mark of 9.625 on beam at the Arizona state championships (level 10)...also recorded career-highs on floor (9.600) and vault (9.400) at that same meet...was the Western National allaround champion in 2002 (level 9). Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1984... a 2003 graduate of Saguaro HS in Scottsdale, Ariz...majoring in kinesiology and would like to work in sports after completing her eligibility...parents are Larry and Jan Hibler.

Highs

Vault DNC Bars 9.450, two times Beam 9.775 (ex.), 1-23-04 Floor 9.825, two times

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Senior • Fourth Year • 5-3 Vault, Bars Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS Kips Gymnastics 2006 Season: Was used solely on bars…had one exhibition against UC Davis on Mar. 12…missed most of the year due to a foot injury. 2005 Season: Appeared on bars nine times, including three exhibitions…top score was a 9.725 against Seattle Pacific on Jan. 14…averaged 9.296 during her six counting routines. 2004 Season: Performed in one meet during her first year with the team…scored 9.275 on bars and 9.650 on beam in exhibitions against Alaska Anchorage. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained at Kips Gymnastics in Corona, Calif., for eight years...placed third at the level 9 nationals in 2002... also placed second on vault at that same meet...helped lead her team to a national level 9 title in 1999. Personal: Born Jan. 28, 1985...majoring in child development...would like to teach kindergarten after earning her teaching credential...graduated from Hemet HS in 2003...daughter of Clay and Joleen Williams.

Highs

Vault DNC Bars 9.725, 1-14-05 Beam 9.650 (ex.), 2-15-04 Floor DNC

Averages

2004 2006 DNC DNC 9.413 DNC 9.338 9.000 9.664 9.458

2004 2005 2006

Vault DNC DNC DNC Bars 9.275 9.296 DNC Beam 9.650 DNC DNC Floor DNC DNC DNC

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Junior • Third Year • 5-2 All-Around Turlock, Calif./Turlock HS Byers Gymnastics 2006 Season: Enjoyed her most successful season to date…appeared in the bars lineup 11 times and on vault nine times…was also used on floor four times…set career highs in all three events…top vault of 9.850 came against UC Davis on March 12…scored 9.850 on bars at UC Davis on March 17…also scored 9.800 on floor at that same meet…four of her final five bars scores were 9.700 or higher…averaged 9.806 in her final four vaults…did not compete at the NCAA West Regional after suffering a knee injury during practice. 2005 Season: Was used on vault and bars during her first year…was in the lineup in both events against Alaska Anchorage and UC Davis on Feb. 25…scored a career-high 9.525 on bars in that meet…also performed one exhibition on bars and two on vault during the season…top vault score was a 9.325 exhibition at UC Davis on Feb. 11. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained in the Sacramento area at Byers Gymnastics…won the level 10 title on vault at the 2004 Northern California State Championships…finished second in the all-around, on bars and floor at the same meet…in 2003, she qualified for the state and regional meets. Personal: Born 2-8-86...graduated from Turlock HS in 2004…majoring in business…parents are Anne and Steve Dirmeyer.

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Highs 9.850, 3-12-06 9.850, 3-17-06 DNC 9.800, 3-17-06

Averages

2005 2006 9.100 9.675 9.525 9.489 DNC DNC DNC 9.731

Junior • Fourth Year • 5-0 All-Around Stratford, Calif./Lemoore HS United Gymnastics 2006 Season: Showed no signs of rust after sitting out a year…was in the beam and floor lineup in 11 of the 12 meets…averaged 9.508 on beam and 9.583 on floor…top beam mark was 9.750 against UC Davis on March 12 and at the WAC Championships…scored a career high 9.875 on floor against San José State on Feb. 17…six of her final seven floor scores in the regular season were at least 9.750…tied for second at the WAC Championships with a 9.800…was in the vault lineup for the first four meets and averaged 9.600…made her collegiate debut on bars at the NCAA West Regional and responded with a team-high 9.675. 2005 Season: Sat out the season as a redshirt. 2004 Season: Saw immediate action as a freshman, competing in all four events during the course of the year…focused most of her attention on vault, beam and floor…named first-team all-MPSF on beam after averaging 9.618…three of her beam scores rank in the top 10 in school history, including her 9.900 at the Salbasgeon Suites Invitational which is tied for second…finished tied for third at the meet which included Oregon State, Michigan State, BYU and Boise State…top floor score was a 9.875 at the MPSF Championships. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained at United Gymnastics in Hanford, Calif...qualified for regionals five years in a row...advanced to nationals in 2001 and placed sixth in the vault...never finished lower than third in vault in 2002 and 2003...recorded a top mark on vault of 9.525...career-best mark on floor is 9.500... placed second in the state at level 9 and was named to the state team. Personal: Born 3-15-85...graduated from Lemoore HS in 2003...majoring in oraganizational communications...parents are Mark and Laura Bass.

Highs

Vault 9.725 (ex.), 1-16-04 Bars 9.675, 4-8-06 Beam 9.900, 3-5-04 Floor 9.875, two times

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Averages

2004 2006 9.660 9.600 8.000 9.675 9.618 9.508 9.764 9.583

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Junior • Third Year • 5-1 All-Around El Dorado Hills, Calif./Charter Comm. All-Star Gymnastics 2006 Season: Appeared in all 13 meets on bars and beam…was the team’s most consistent beam performer, averaging 9.742…scored 9.900 at Utah State and at UC Davis…those scores are tied for second in school history…11 of her 13 beam scores were at least 9.700…her final nine routines were at least a 9.750…averaged 9.806 during that span…tied for sixth at the WAC Championships with a 9.775…on bars, she tied her career high with a 9.625 at the WAC Championships…also recorded that mark against UC Davis on Mar. 12. 2005 Season: Reached the NCAA West Regional as an event specialist on beam…tied for 25th in the meet with a 9.725…was named first team all-MPSF and tied for second at the league championships with a 9.850…averaged 9.679 on the event during her first year…appeared in all 13 regular-season meets on both vault and beam…scored at least 9.700 in nine meets…careerhigh 9.875 came against San José State on Feb. 4…averaged 9.502 on vault…also had one exhibition on floor. Prior to Sacramento State: As an elite-level gymnast, she won the allaround, beam and bars titles at the 2002 U.S. Challenge…placed second in the all-around at the 2003 American Challenge…while competing at level 10, she won the beam and finished fifth in the all-around at the 2002 Junior Olympics…was the state champion in the all-around and on bars that same year…competed at the club level for Sierra Gold. Personal: Born May 4, 1984...majoring in public relations…a 2002 graduate of Charter Community School in Placerville, Calif…parents are Jeff and Tamara Genovese.

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Highs 9.650, 3-25-05 9.625, two times 9.900, two times DNC

Averages

2005 2006 9.502 DNC DNC 9.552 9.679 9.742 DNC DNC

Junior • Third Year • 5-0 All-Around Alta Loma, Calif./Etiwanda HS Crescenta Valley Gymnastics 2006 Season: Was a fixture on vault in all 13 meets…also competed

on bars, beam and floor during the season…top vault was a 9.725 at Utah State…averaged 9.621 during the season…was in the beam lineup for the final nine meets…set a career high with a 9.850 at Utah State…scored 9.575 on bars in that same meet. 2005 Season: Appeared in all 13 meets on vault and was also used on beam and floor…averaged 9.548 on vault and recorded a career-high 9.825 in the season-opener at Cal State Fullerton…had six vaults of at least 9.700…averaged 9.188 in four beam routines and 9.235 in five floor performances…season bests in both events came against San José State on Feb. 4 where she scored 9.625 on beam and 9.675 on floor. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained with Crescenta Valley Gymnastics…finished third in both the vault and beam at the level 10 Southern California state championships…won the floor and was second on vault and in the all-around at the River Walk Classic in San Antonio, Texas, in 2004…finished second at the USAG Regionals on vault in 2003 and won the USAIGC National Championship on bars in 2002. Personal: Born Dec. 19, 1985…majoring in psychology…a 2004 graduate of Etiwanda HS…daughter of Eric and Andrea Giao.

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Highs 9.825, 1-7-05 9.575, 2-24-06 9.850, 2-24-06 9.675, 2-4-05

Averages

2005 2006 9.548 9.621 DNC 9.575 9.188 9.383 9.235 DNC

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Junior • Third Year • 4-11 Vault, Bars, Floor Honolulu, Hawaii/Kalani HS Hawaiian Island Twisters 2006 Season: Broke into the bar lineup in five meets and also had three

exhibitions…top competition score was a 9.575 at the Cal Quad on Feb. 10…also scored 9.525 in the three-way meet with Cal State Fullerton and Alaska Anchorage…scored 9.650 at UC Davis in an exhibition. 2005 Season: Performed two exhibitions on bars during her first season…recorded a 9.675 against Seattle Pacific and a 9.300 vs. Brown. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained with the Hawaiian Island Twisters in Kaneohe, Hawaii…competed as a level 10 gymnast in 2004 and at level 9 in 2003…was a national and regional qualifier as an all-arounder at level 10…finished first on beam at the level 10 regionals…won the level 9 regional and state championship on bars. Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1986…is majoring in exercise science…a 2004 graduate of Kalani HS in Honolulu…parents are Ian and Jan Onaga.

Highs

Vault DNC Bars 9.675 (ex.), 1-14-05 Beam DNC Floor DNC

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Averages

2005 2006 DNC DNC DNC 9.405 DNC DNC DNC DNC

Junior • Fourth Year • 5-4 Bars, Beam Concord, Calif./Clayton Valley HS Golden Bear Gymnastics 2006 Season: Continued to establish herself as one of the top bar workers in the West…was in the lineup for all 13 meets…averaged 9.638…finished first in four meets, including a tie at the Cal quad which featured UCLA…if you remove her two falls, she averaged 9.765 in the other 11 routines…scored at least 9.725 in 10 meets…top score of 9.875 came at the Cal quad…had a 9.850 the next week against San José State. 2005 Season: Qualified for the NCAA West Regional on bars and tied for 29th…won the MPSF bars title with a 9.900…recorded a 9.875 against Cal State Fullerton on March 18 and had four 9.850s during the year…averaged 9.654 during the year while competing in all 13 meets plus the regionals…finished first on bars seven times. 2004 Season: Redshirted during the year due to a knee injury. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained with Golden Bear Gymnastics in Berkeley, Calif., and Golden Gate...was a two-time level 10 USAF regional qualifier on bars in 2000 and 2002...also placed in the top three on bars in five meets from 2000-2002, including a first-place finish at the Maui Invitational in 2000...finished second in the state on bars in 2002...was a state and regional all-around qualifier in 2000 and 2001...teamed with former Hornet Kimiye Narasaki at Golden Bear. Personal: Born Jan. 21, 1985...graduated from Clayton Valley HS in Concord, Calif., in 2003...is an international business major…daughter of Chris and Thea Tsurumoto.

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Highs DNC 9.900, 3-25-05 DNC DNC

Averages

2005 2006 DNC DNC 9.654 9.638 DNC DNC DNC DNC

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Sophomore • Second Year • 5-2 All-Around Sacramento, Calif./Encina HS Pozsar’s Gymnastics 2006 Season: Named the WAC Freshman of the Year…won the floor title at the WAC Championships with a 9.825 and tied for second in the allaround with a 38.875…was sixth in the all-around and tied for fifth on floor at the NCAA West Regional…was ranked as high as fourth on the floor in the West Region…averaged 9.818 on floor, 9.688 on vault, 9.568 on bars, 9.562 on beam and 38.746 in the all-around…was in the beam lineup for all 13 meets…led the team with six all-arounds…best score was 39.100 at UC Davis on March 17 which is tied for seventh in school history…top vault score of 9.775 and top bars score of 9.750 came against UC Davis on March 12…scored 9.825 on beam at UC Davis on Mar. 17…had three-straight 9.875s on floor for her career high…only two of her 10 floor scores were below 9.800. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained at Pozsar’s Gymnastics in Sacramento…qualified for level 10 regionals twice…in 2005 at the state championships, she was first in the all-around, on beam and bars, was second on vault and third on floor…was seventh on beam and seventh in the all-around at regionals in 2003…competed in the Russian Championships in Moscow in 2002…was trained by her mother during her first two years. Personal: Born June 6, 1987 in Kaliningrad, Russia…moved to the United States in 2002…plans to major in child development…a 2005 graduate of Encina HS in Sacramento…is the oldest of five children…has two brothers and two sisters…parents are Svetlana Iakounitcheva and Vladimir Iakounitchev and Andrey Borisov.

Vault Bars Beam Floor AA

2006 Season: Sat out the season while rehabilitating her knee. 2005 Season: Was a constant in the beam lineup for the first seven

meets of the season before a knee injury in practice cut her season short…averaged 9.311 during the year…top mark was a 9.700 in her first collegiate routine (at Cal State Fullerton quad)…also had one score on vault. Prior to Sacramento State: Trained locally at Pozsar’s Gymnastics in Sacramento…was coached by current Hornet assistant Tami Ross…won the level 10 state title on beam in 2004…was the level 9 national beam champion in 2003…competed at level 10 in 2004 as an all-arounder where she won three meets…at level 9, she finished fourth in the allaround at the Northern California State Championships in 2001. Personal: Born May 12, 1986...graduated from Sacramento HS in 2004…had a 4.0 gpa throughout high school…majoring in criminal justice…parents are Carolyn McCarter and David Ribakoff.

Highs 9.775, 3-12-06 9.750, 3-12-06 9.825, 3-17-06 9.875, three times 39.100, 3-17-06

Averages

2006 Vault 9.688 Bars 9.568 Beam 9.562 Floor 9.818 AA 38.746

Sophomore • Third Year • 5-2 Bars, Beam Sacramento, Calif./Sacramento HS Pozsar’s Gymnastics

Vault Bars Beam Floor

Highs 9.275, 1-23-05 DNC 9.700, 1-7-05 DNC

Averages

2005 Vault 9.275 Bars DNC Beam 9.311 Floor DNC

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Freshman • First Year • 5-10 All-Around Phoenix, Ariz./St. Mary’s HS Desert Lights Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Competed for Desert Light Gymnastics in Chandler, Ariz…won the state level 10 title on vault and beam in 2005…finished second in the all-around and third on bars and floor that same year…was 19th in the all-around at the 2005 Region I Championships…qualified for every state and regional championship during her career…was teammates with Shayla Garcia (currently at Southern Utah), Stephanie Frick (Air Force) and Brittany Boyer (Cal State Fullerton). Personal: Born Aug. 11, 1988…plans to major in biology…would like to become a sports medicine doctor…graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic HS in 2006…was a member of the honor roll and the National Honor Society…was the president of the Black Student Union…parents are Jim Baker and Gayle Randolph.

Freshman • First Year • 4-11 All-Around Littleton, Colo./Columbine HS Jet Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Was a member of Jet Gymnastics in Littleton, Colo…was a level 9 (2001) and level 10 (2003) state all-around champion…qualified for regionals every year…career highs include 9.800 on vault, 9.75 on beam, 9.700 on floor and 38.350 in the allaround…was teammates with Alicia Lenkiewicz (currently at Auburn) and Kayla Kincade (Air Force). Personal: Born June 7, 1988…a 2006 graduate of Columbine HS…competed on the Rebels’ gymnastics team as a freshman…was named first team all-conference and all-state…finished fourth in the allaround and first in the vault at the state championships…plans to major in engineering…parents are Gus and Denise Bieber.

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Freshman • First Year • 5-4 All-Around Los Altos, Calif./Mountain View HS Airborne Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Competed for Airborne Gymnastics in Santa Clara, Calif., for 11 years…in 2004, she was the level 9 Western bar champion, regional bar champion, state bar champion and all-around champion…helped lead her team to the 2005 level 10 state title…was a level 10 national qualifier in 2006…was a member of the region 1 team that finished first at nationals that same year…top scores include 9.65 on bars…eight of her former teammates are currently competing in Div. I college gymnastics. Personal: Born Dec. 10, 1987…majoring in nursing and would like to work in the neonatal unit following graduation…graduated from Mountain View HS in 2006…parents are Don and Janey Dyson.

Freshman • First Year • 5-3 Vault, Floor Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS SCEGA Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Was a member of Southern California Elite Gymnastics Academy (SCEGA) for 10 years…qualified for level 9 nationals in 2006…finished fifth in the all-around at regionals in 2005…was the all-around, vault and bars state champion for level 9 in 2005…top scores included 9.500 on floor and 9.575 on vault…four former teammates are currently competing in Div. I, including Southern Utah’s Rachel Tidd. Personal: Born Oct. 29, 1988…plans to major in kinesiology…would like to work with athletes to build body balance following graduation… graduated from Hemet HS in 2006…was a competitive cheerleader for the Bulldogs…team won the national championship in 2003 and was unbeaten that year in 10 competitions…after a three-year hiatus, returned to gymnastics at 16…attended the same high school as current Hornet Sara Williams…parents are Richard and Kathy Normandin.

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Freshman • First Year • 5-7 Bars, Beam, Floor Fresno, Calif./Buchanan HS Clovis Academy of Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Competed for the Clovis Academy of Gymnastics…was a three-time regional qualifier for level 10…finished seventh on bars and ninth on beam at regionals in 2006…named the team’s most valuable gymnast that same season…teammed with current Hornet Traci Takeda at Clovis Academy. Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1988…plans to major in business and would like to work in real estate…a 2006 graduate of Buchanan HS in Clovis, Calif…competed in gymnastics and track and field for the Bears…was twice named the team’s gymnastics MVP…cleared 11 feet in the pole vault to finish fifth at the Valley Championships…team won the Valley Section track and field title her senior season…parents are Jay and Catherine Norvell.

Freshman • First Year • 5-4 All-Around Corvallis, Ore./Corvallis HS Willow Creek Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Was a member of Willow Creek Gymnastics in Eugene, Ore…competed at level 10 for six years…qualified for nationals in 2005 and 2006…placed fifth on beam and 24th in the allaround at nationals in 2006…was 13th on floor in 2005…won the state title on floor in 2004 and tied for second on bars in 2006…in 2005, she was third on floor, vault and the all-around at regionals…helped lead her club team to a pair of state titles (2004 and 2005)…was a member of the national region 2 team which placed third at the Junior Olympics…competed on the same club team as Oregon State’s Jami Lanz. Personal: Born July 27, 1988…has yet to declare a major but would like to become a pharmacist…graduated from Corvallis HS in 2006…was an honor student…parents are Bill and Cathy Stubblefield…sister, Kaleigh, plays soccer at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Ore.

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Freshman • First Year • 5-2 Vault, Bars, Beam Clovis, Calif./Clovis HS Clovis Academy of Gymnastics Prior to Sacramento State: Competed for the Clovis Academy of Gymnastics for 10 years…was a level 10 state and regional qualifier from 2003-06…qualified for level 9 state and regionals in 2002 and 2003…was the club’s most valuable gymnast six different years…won the Northern California Holly Balber Kemp Award in 2005 and 2006…finished third on beam at the state championships in 2006…was teammates with current Hornet Elizabeth Novell. Personal: Born June 26, 1988…majoring in communication studies…would like to become a corporate event planner…graduated from Clovis HS in 2006…competed in gymnastics and track and field for the Cougars…was twice named Tri-River Athletic Conference MVP…led the team to four TRAC titles…named all-conference all four years…named all-Central Section all four years and was all-state as a senior…was presented the Sassano Blanket Award which is given to the Clovis HS senior student-athlete based on inspiration, leadership, academics and performance…was a member of the National Honor Society…named one of Clovis Unified School District’s top 100 students…is a lifetime California Scholarship Federation member…volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation…parents are Richard and Eileen Takeda.

Freshman • First Year • 5-1 All-Around Martinez, Calif./Alhambra HS Northbay Athletic Prior to Sacramento State: Was a member of Northbay Athletic in Vallejo, Calif…competed in gymnastics for 14 years…was the level 10 state beam champion in 2005. Personal: Born June 27, 1988…plans to major in business with a minor in communication studies…would like to open her own gymnastics club…graduated from Alhambra HS in 2006…competed in cross country and track and field for the Bulldogs…was named the team’s MVP in both sports…parents are Paul and Cathy Zamolo.

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2006 Results MEET RESULTS

Date Team Site Jan. 3 No. 3 UCLA Oahu, Hawaii No. 13 Oregon State No. 20 Arkansas No. 18 Washington California Sacramento State Jan. 13 California Sacramento, Calif. Sacramento State Jan. 15 No. 5 Stanford Stanford, Calif. Sacramento State San José State UC Davis Jan. 22 Sacramento State Sacramento, Calif. Cal State Fullerton Alaska Anchorage Feb. 10 No. 11 UCLA Berkeley, Calif. Sacramento State California UC Davis Feb. 17 Sacramento State Sacramento, Calif. San José State Feb. 24 Sacramento State Logan, Utah Utah State Mar. 3 Boise State Boise, Idaho Sacramento State Mar. 10 San José State San Jose, Calif. Sacramento State Mar. 12 Sacramento State Sacramento, Calif. UC Davis Mar. 17 Sacramento State Davis, Calif. UC Davis Mar. 25 Sacramento State Logan, Utah Boise State No. 25 Southern Utah Utah State San José State Cal State Fullerton Apr. 8 No. 5 Alabama Stanford, Calif. No. 16 Oregon State No. 8 Stanford San José State Sacramento State Boise State

Vault Bars 48.875 48.550 48.000 48.475 48.250 47.875 47.950 48.075 47.100 48.450 47.150 47.300 47.550 47.975 48.000 46.400 48.975 49.250 47.675 48.050 48.250 47.525 47.350 47.250 48.425 48.000 47.850 47.875 47.650 47.475 49.225 49.250 48.475 48.600 48.300 48.250 47.825 48.250 48.725 48.350 48.625 47.525 48.825 48.250 48.600 47.375 48.625 49.000 48.475 48.500 48.225 48.675 48.575 47.475 49.050 48.700 48.250 48.000 48.650 48.975 48.650 48.775 48.625 48.375 49.000 48.050 48.125 48.750 48.800 48.450 48.250 48.475 48.425 48.125 49.100 49.150 48.975 48.925 49.050 49.375 48.325 48.025 48.225 47.525 48.000 47.000

Beam Floor Total 48.075 48.275 193.775 47.750 47.700 191.925 46.850 47.650 190.625 47.400 47.000 190.425 47.175 46.625 189.350 47.125 46.500 188.075 48.000 48.100 191.625 48.000 48.075 190.475 48.825 47.300 194.350 48.100 47.700 191.525 48.075 46.725 190.575 46.200 46.075 186.875 47.125 48.875 192.425 47.450 48.200 191.375 46.600 48.100 189.825 48.750 49.275 196.500 47.025 48.400 192.500 47.025 47.275 190.850 46.625 47.600 190.300 47.925 48.925 193.925 48.625 48.850 193.625 48.550 48.125 193.750 47.675 48.525 192.175 47.625 49.250 194.500 47.250 48.975 193.200 48.125 48.525 193.550 48.400 48.900 193.350 48.600 48.825 195.175 48.050 48.150 192.450 48.600 49.100 195.325 47.200 48.450 193.075 48.175 48.775 193.950 48.675 48.050 193.775 48.100 48.625 193.600 48.025 47.825 193.100 47.825 48.250 192.800 47.725 48.325 192.600 49.350 48.875 196.475 48.875 49.025 195.800 48.125 48.725 195.275 48.250 47.775 192.375 48.525 47.775 192.050 47.850 47.000 189.850

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2007 Opponents

School

Utah State

Wisc.-La Crosse

Southern Utah

Alaska Anchorage

Boise State

Cal State Fullerton

Date(s)

Jan. 7 at SAC Mar. 31 at WAC Logan, Utah 22,000 Aggies Navy Blue & White WAC Smith Spectrum

Jan. 7 at SAC 2:00 p.m. La Crosse, Wisc. 8,511 Eagles Maroon & Gray Wisc. Intercollegiate Mitchell Hall

Jan. 12 at SUU Mar. 31 at WAC Cedar City, Utah 6,200 Thunderbirds Scarlet & White WAC Centrum Arena

Jan. 19/21 at UAA Feb. 16 at SAC Anchorage, Alaska 20,337 Seawolves Green & Gold MPSF Wells Fargo Complex

Jan. 28 at SAC Mar. 31 at WAC Boise, Idaho 18,400 Broncos Blue & Orange WAC Taco Bell Arena

Feb. 2 at CSF Mar. 31 at WAC Fullerton, Calif. 35,040 Titans Navy, Orange & White WAC Titan Gym

Ray Corn Northern Colo., ‘71 425-415-2 (29 yrs.) Same

Barbara Gibson UW-La Crosse, ‘78 583-150 (24 yrs.) 551-146 (21 yrs.)

Scott Bauman Utah State, ‘91 112-144 (14 yrs.) Same

Paul Stoklos Arizona, ‘81 N/A N/A

“Sam” Sandmire Arizona State, ‘78 214-204-1 (19 yrs.) Same

Jill Hicks Oregon State, ‘82 First Season Same

7-17 4th None 42nd 11/4 Series tied 3-3

23-4 1st Div. III Champions 71st 12/6 First meeting

10-8 3rd None 37th 6/7 SUU leads 3-1

7-10 3rd None 54th 7/3 SAC leads 34-2

16-13 2nd West Regional (6th) 34th 12/19 BSU leads 6-4

7-10 6th None 48th 9/6 CSF leads, 13-8

Ann Passey apassey@cc.usu.edu (435) 797-2066 (435) 797-3615 utahstateaggies.com

David Johnson johnson.dav2@uwlax.edu (608) 785-8493 (608) 785-6539 uwlax.edu/athletics

Neil Gardner gardner@suu.edu (435) 586-7753 (435) 865-8037 suu.edu/athletics

Nate Sagan nate@uaa.alaska.edu (907) 786-1295 (907) 563-4565 goseawolves.com

Lori Orr Hayes lhays@boisestate.edu (208) 426-3438 (208) 426-3361 broncosports.com

Jason Spencer jspencer@fullerton.edu (714) 278-3970 (714) 278-3141 fullertontitans.com

School

Seattle Pacific

San José State

Pennsylvania

UC Davis

Cal

Date(s)

2/23 at SJSU; 3/18 at SAC;

Location Enrollment Nickname Colors Conference Arena

Feb. 9 at SPU 7 p.m. Seattle, Wash. 4,000 Falcons Maroon & White MPSF Brougham Pavilion

San Jose, Calif. 30,067 Spartans Gold & Blue WAC Spartan Gym

Mar. 4 at SAC 2 p.m. Philadephia, Pa. 10,248 Quakers Red & Blue Ivy League Hutchinson Gym

Mar. 11 at SAC Mar. 23 at UCD Davis, Calif. 30,170 Aggies Yale Blue & Gold MPSF Recreation Hall

Mar. 23 at UCD 7 p.m. Berkeley, Calif. 33,000 Golden Bears Blue & Gold Pacific-10 Haas Pavilion

Head Coach Alma Mater, Yr. Career Record School Record

Laurel Tindall Seattle Pacific, ‘75 345-355-1 Same

Wayne Wright AHS, Texas, ‘86 67-45 (5 yrs.) Same

John Ceralde Louisville, ‘86 N/A First Season

John Lavallee Springfield Coll., ‘87 First Season Same

Cari DuBois Ball State, ‘92 35-40 (4 yrs.) Same

5-14 1st None 53rd 11/1 SAC leads 27-17

15-17 5th West Regional (4th) 29th 12/7 SAC leads 32-18-1

11-2 3rd None 63rd 9/5 First meeting

4-15 2nd None 52nd 9/7 SAC leads 36-18

8-17 7th None 49th 13/3 Cal leads 13-4

Frank McDonald frmacdon@spu.edu (208) 281-2772 (208) 281-2266 spu.edu/falconsonline

Amy Villa eberhard@sjsu.edu (480) 924-1216 (480) 924-1291 sjsuspartans.com

Matt Kirsch kirschj@poboxupenn.edu (215) 898-6128 (215) 898-1747 pennathletics.com

Mark Honbo mwhonbo@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-8050 (530) 754-5674 ucdavisaggies.com

Kimberly Hoidal khoidal@berkeley.edu (510) 643-2938 (510) 643-7778 calbears.com

Location Enrollment Nickname Colors Conference Arena Head Coach Alma Mater, Yr. Career Record School Record 2006 Record Conference Finish Postseason 2006 Natl. Rank Letterwinners R/L Series Record SID Contact E-Mail Office Phone Office Fax Website

2006 Record Conference Finish Postseason 2006 Natl. Rank Letterwinners R/L Series Record SID Contact E-Mail Office Phone Office Fax Website

3/23 at UCD; 3/31 at WAC

WAC Championships hosted by Southern Utah March 31

NCAA Regionals April 14

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All-Time Roster Abbott, Kristy.......................1987-91 Aeder, Stefanie....................2002-05 Allen, Corinne..........................2003 Anderson, Rachel.................2003-05 Andres, Evan.......................1989-90 Arnold, Andi.......................1996-99 Arriaga, Elisa...........................1979 Atwater, Karen.....................1984-85 Augustine, Mimi...................1987-89 Baisdon, Wendy..................1999-02 Barber, Kelli.........................1982-83 Basgall, Amber................ 2005-pres. Bass, Tiffany.................... 2004-pres. Benham, Diane.........................1990 Benson, Bonnie....................1993-95 Bertrand, Rosalie..................1989-92 Bertussi, Desi............................1996 Bitcon, Teresa.......................2002-03 Blaschke, Felicia........................1991 Boltz, Amy...........................1984-85 Boomgarden, Fawn..............1982-85 Boosembark, Renea..............1984-86 Borisova, Marina............. 2006-pres. Brender, Stephanie....................2000 Bresnahan, Shauna.............1977, 79 Bright, Kahea............................1978 Brillault, Katie...........................1993 Broughton, Kim.........................1999 Brownlee, Sheery......................1987 Burge, Becky........................1985-86 Burge, Megan...........................1985 Burgess, Sharee...................2003-06 Bybee, Jennifer.........................1991

Doak, Heather.....................1994-97 Donahue, Judy..........................1989 Donkin, Jamie...........................2003 Drumm, Creslyn........................1977 Eaton, Shai..........................1992-95 Eldridge, Sarah....................1996-98 Elliott, Michelle..........................1992 Evans, Kristen...........................1987 Evanson, Teri............................1982 Ferry, DeAnn............................1992 Fifer, Linda...........................1977-78 Fisher, Cheryl.......................1985-86 Foote, Brenda...........................2000 Genovese, Melissa........... 2005-pres. Giao, Nicole.................... 2005-pres. Gibler, Karla.............................1986 Gillette, Lori.........................1999-02 Gonzalez, Cindy..................2004-05 Goold, Lara.........................1999-02 Gosland, Michelle................1985-86 Greer, Meloney....................2002-05 Hall, Natasha......................1992-95 Harrison, Jill........................1993-94 Hart, Cindy..........................1984-85 Henriques, Molly..................1985-88 Hibler, Courtney.............. 2004-pres. Hicks, DeeDee..........................1986 Hoffman, Jessica..................2002-05 Holzgang, Jean.........................1989 Hoover, Barbara.......................1977 Howley, Trayce.....................1994-96 Hughes, Polly.......................1993-95 Hummel, Sue.......................1979-82 Hutzenbiler, Julie..................2003-06

Kinghorn, Carrie..................2003-06 Koyasako, Lori..........................1981 Kunkel, Nancy..........................1977 Lagomarsino, Patti.....................1982 Langkamp, Amy...................2001-02 Langraff, Laura....................1979-80 Lashbrook, Becky......................1979 LaVasseur, Erin..........................1988 Loduca, Maria..........................1981 Love, Jessica.............................2006 Luttrell, Laura............................1979 Lutz, Elizabeth......................1998-01 MacDonald, Cynthia.................1986 Martin, Megan..........................1992 Mathes, Melissa...................1991-94 Mattis, Kim..........................1995-98 McCarter-Ribakoff, Hava.2005-pres. McFetridge, Kathy................1984-85 McIlraith, Kimberly....................1991 McKean, Jennifer......................1981 Meyer, Terri.........................1981-85 Miranda, Maria........................1985 Morari, Brooke.........................2006 Morlan, Sheryl..........................1986 Muchison, Sari.....................1985-86

Johnson, Mandy..................1997-98 Jonasson, Diane...................1990-93 Jones, Lindsey......................2000-01

Kimiye Narasaki

Cadondon, Natalie..............1995-98 Cantrell, Cathy.....................1986-88 Castanon, Becky..................2000-01 Chi, Joannie.............................1991 Coleman, Binta....................2001-04 Condren, Trista....................2003-06 Cope, Doni...............................1989 Cowley, Lisa..............................1987 Crowell, Brooke...................2000-03

Narasaki, Kimiye.................2003-06 Narwald, Leah.....................1980-82 Nelson, Heidi.......................1982-83 Nomura, Lisa............................1996

DeFries, Niki.............................1993 Denis, Nicole.......................1997-99 Diamond, Jenny...................2000-03

O’Connor, Beth....................1999-02 O’Connor, Colleen....................1989 Onaga, Alyssa................ 2005-pres. Ondeck, Erin............................1999 Ortega, Heather..................1996-97 Ouellette, Jacqueline............1991-94

Carrie Kinghorn Kammerud, Katrina..............1991-94 Kechter, Kristin.....................1992-93 Kelly, Cathy.........................1990-91

Raber, Dana.............................2002 Reginato, Dina..........................1980 Reid, Rhonda............................1980 Renick, Lisa...............................1991 Roach, Lisa...............................1978 Roberts, Crystal ........................1977 Rogl, Terri.................................1989 Ross, Kym............................1982-84 Ruiz, Adonna......................1995-96 Ryan, Kelly...............................1988 Saltou, Cindy............................1989 Schindler, Lisa......................1993-96 Schuld, Tina.........................1977-78 Schultz, Lisa..............................1991 Schwartz, Kerrie..................1984-86 Scneder, Theresa.......................1979 Scoville, Jami.......................1998-01 Seebirt, Rebecca..................1994-97 Seibel, Sharon..........................1986 Seivers, Jennifer...................1989-90 Servis, Kathi........................1983-84 Sheery, Kim.........................1986-87 Shoults, Kim.........................1994-97 Simon, Sandy...........................1983 Simonson, Dina.........................1997 Solomon, Sara.....................1999-00 Sorensen, Karen...................1999-02 Stone, Jennifer.....................1988-91 Tardif, Jennifer.....................1995-96 Thomas, Widdy........................1977 Tsurumoto, Alexis............ 2004-pres. Turner, Kelly.........................2002-05

Idler, Erika...........................1989-91

Trista Condren

Prescott, Melissa...................1999-02 Purdy, Courtney........................2003

Wacker, Cindy..........................1977 Walden, Carrie....................1984-85 Warhola, Christy..................2000-01 Watkins, Dorie.....................1980-83 Watson, Wendy...................1982-84 Wetherholt, Kim...................1987-89 Williams, Sara................. 2004-pres. Williams, Sarina..................2000-03 Williams, Susan........................2003 Wing, Kris................................1990 Wu, Loretta..........................1977-78 Yost, Vivian...............................1979 Zaher, Nirvana....................2002-05

Pachinger, Katharine.................2006 Pajita, Dominique......................1989 Parr, Jolane.........................1998-01 Patterson, Charline....................1979 Peltzman, Wendy......................1991 Perpall, Sue.........................1982-83 Petersen, Toni.......................2000-04 Pottinger, Janet..........................1980

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Record Book TOP 10 TEAM SCORES Total Team Scores

1. at Salbasgeon Suites Invitational (3-5-04)............................................195.875 2. at MPSF Championships (3-20-04)......................................................195.400 3. at UC Davis (3-17-06)........................................................................195.325 4. Western Independent Championships (3-24-01)...................................195.275 5. UC Davis (3-12-06)............................................................................195.175 6. MPSF Championships (3-29-03)..........................................................194.925 7. at MPSF Championships (3-23-02)......................................................194.900 8. at MPSF Championships (3-25-05)......................................................194.550 Cal State Fullerton/UC Davis (3-12-04)...............................................194.550 10. UC Davis (3-13-05)..........................................................................194.525

Vault

1. UC Davis (3-12-06)..............................................................................49.050 Cal State Fullerton/UC Davis (3-12-04).................................................49.050 at Salbasgeon Suites Invitational (3-5-04)..............................................49.050 4. at CS Fullerton/Oregon State/Washington (1-7-05)...............................48.975 5. at MPSF Championships (3-23-02)........................................................48.925 6. at Cal Invitational (3-16-02)..................................................................48.850 7. at Utah State (2-24-06)........................................................................48.825 Cal State Fullerton (3-18-05).................................................................48.825 9. at Alaska Anchorage (1-18-03)............................................................48.800 10. at MPSF Championships (3-20-04)......................................................48.750 at San José State/UC Davis (2-20-04).................................................48.750

Balance Beam

1. at Salbasgeon Suites Invitational (3-5-04)................................................ 48.800 at Seattle Pacific (2-22-02)..................................................................... 48.800 3. USAG Championships (4-19-96)............................................................ 48.775 4. at San José State/Cal State Fullerton (3-8-02).......................................... 48.750 5. at MPSF Championships (3-25-05).......................................................... 48.700 6. Seattle Pacific (1-23-04)......................................................................... 48.675 Western Independent Championships (3-24-01)....................................... 48.675 8. at UC Davis (3-17-06)............................................................................ 48.600 UC Davis (3-12-06)................................................................................ 48.600 10. at Seattle Pacific (1-17-04)................................................................... 48.575 at Cal Invitational (3-16-02).................................................................. 48.575

Floor Exercise

1. Cal State Fullerton/UC Davis (3-12-04).................................................49.375 2. at MPSF Championships (3-20-04)........................................................49.350 UC Davis/Air Force (3-22-03)..............................................................49.350 4. MPSF Championships (3-29-03)............................................................49.300 5. Cal State Fullerton (3-18-05).................................................................49.275 6. Western Independent Championships (3-24-01).....................................49.200 at UC Davis (1-26-01)..........................................................................49.200 8. at UC Davis (3-17-06)..........................................................................49.100 9. UC Davis (3-13-05)..............................................................................49.075 at Salbasgeon Suites Invitational (3-5-04)..............................................49.075

Uneven Bars

1. at Western Independent Championships (3-27-99).................................49.250 2. at MPSF Championships (3-20-04)........................................................49.150 UCSB/Northern Illinois/Alaska Anchorage (3-14-99).............................49.150 4. Western Independent Championships (3-24-01).....................................49.125 5. UC Davis (3-13-05)..............................................................................49.075 at UC Davis (1-26-01)..........................................................................49.075 at Cal (3-3-00)....................................................................................49.075 8. Seattle Pacific (2-15-02).......................................................................49.050 at Cal Invitational (3-16-02)..................................................................49.050 10. at UC Davis (3-17-06)........................................................................48.975 MPSF Championships (3-29-03)..........................................................48.975 Bold - 2006 scores

The 1999 team (above) became the first Hornet squad to advance to the NCAA Regionals. The team also finished third at the USAG Nationals. The 2004 team (above) set the school record with a 195.875 at the Salbasgeon Suites Invitational hosted by Oregon State. The team also recorded two other top-10 scores during the year.

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Record Book TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL SCORES Vault

1. 9.950 2. 9.925 5. 9.900 9. 9.875

Rebecca Seebirt vs. Seattle Pacific................. 3-1-97 Rebecca Seebirt at Western Indep Champ.... 3-22-97 Rebecca Seebirt at San José State................. 3-8-97 Rebecca Seebirt vs. UC Santa Barbara........ 3-10-96 Binta Coleman vs. CS Fullerton/UC Davis.... 3-12-04 Kimiye Narasaki at Alaska Anchorage........ 1-18-03 Rebecca Seebirt at UCSB Invite................... 3-13-97 Rebecca Seebirt vs. Air Force...................... 3-19-95 Trista Condren vs. UC Davis....................... 3-12-06 Nirvana Zaher at MPSF Championships...... 3-25-05 Jessica Hoffman at CSF/OSU/Washington.... 1-7-05 Nirvana Zaher at MPSF Championships...... 3-20-04 Nirvana Zaher vs. CS Fullerton/UC Davis.... 3-12-04 Nirvana Zaher at Alaska Anchorage........... 1-18-03 Kimiye Narasaki at Alaska Anchorage........ 1-17-03 Rebecca Seebirt at San José State............... 2-16-96

Uneven Bars 1. 9.950 3. 9.925 7. 9.900

Lori Gillette vs. UC Davis............................ 3-15-02 Wendy Baisdon vs. NIU/UAA/UCSB.......... 3-14-99 Meloney Greer vs. CS Fullerton/UC Davis... 3-12-04 Jolane Parr vs. Western Indep. Champ........ 3-24-01 Wendy Baisdon at Western Indep. Champ... 3-27-99 Kim Broughton at Western Indep. Champ.... 3-27-99 Alexis Tsurumoto at MPSF Championships.... 3-25-05 Binta Coleman at MPSF Championships....... 3-20-04 Meloney Greer at MPSF Championships...... 3-20-04 Jessica Hoffman vs. CS Fullerton/UC Davis.. 3-12-04 Binta Coleman vs. MPSF Championships...... 3-29-03 Wendy Baisdon at UC Davis....................... 1-26-01 Wendy Baisdon vs. Cal State Fullerton......... 1-20-01

Balance Beam 1. 9.925 2. 9.900 7. 9.875

Nirvana Zaher at Seattle Pacific.................. 2-22-02 Melissa Genovese at UC Davis................... 3-17-06 Kimiye Narasaki at UC Davis..................... 3-17-06 Melissa Genovese at Utah State................. 2-24-06 Tiffany Bass at Salbasgeon Suites Invit........... 3-5-04 Binta Coleman at SJSU/UC Davis............... 2-20-04 Melissa Genovese vs. San José State............. 2-4-05 Nirvana Zaher at NCAA West Regional........ 4-3-04 Binta Coleman vs. Western Indep. Champ... 3-24-01 Elizabeth Lutz vs. Western Indep. Champ..... 3-24-01 Natalie Cadondon vs. Seattle Pacific............. 3-1-97 Natalie Cadondon at USAG Nationals....... 4-19-96

Floor Exercise 1. 9.950 3. 9.925 9. 9.900

Stefanie Aeder vs. Cal State Fullerton.......... 3-18-05 Stefanie Aeder vs. CS Fullerton/UC Davis.... 3-12-04 Stefanie Aeder vs. UCD/Alaska Anchorage.2-25-05 Stefanie Aeder at CSF/OSU/Washington...... 1-7-05 Stefanie Aeder at MPSF Championships...... 3-20-04 Jenny Diamond vs. MPSF Championships.... 3-29-03 Toni Petersen at Western Indep. Champ....... 3-18-00 Andi Arnold vs. Massachusetts.................... 3-20-99 Stefanie Aeder vs. UC Davis....................... 3-13-05 Stefanie Aeder vs. Seattle Pacific................. 1-14-05 Nirvana Zaher at MPSF Championships...... 3-20-04 Stefanie Aeder at Cal State Fullerton............. 2-8-04 Jenny Diamond vs. Air Force/UC Davis....... 3-22-03 Trista Condren vs. Air Force/UC Davis........ 3-22-03 Toni Peterson at MPSF Championships......... 3-23-02 Toni Peterson vs. San José State................... 3-10-02 Toni Peterson vs. Boise State........................ 2-10-02 Jolane Parr vs. Western Indep. Champ........ 3-24-01 Jami Scoville vs. Western Indep. Champ...... 3-24-01 Jami Scoville vs. Alaska Anchorage/UCD.... 3-17-01 Jolane Parr vs. UCSB/Seattle Pacific.............. 2-9-01 Toni Peterson at National Invitation Tourn....... 4-8-00

Lori Gillette

All-Around 1. 39.350 2. 39.325 3. 39.250 4. 39.175 5. 39.150 6. 39.125 7. 39.100 39.100 39.100 10. 39.075

Binta Coleman at MPSF Championships..... 3-20-04 Toni Petersen at MPSF Championships........ 3-23-02 Binta Coleman vs. Seattle Pacific................ 1-23-04 Binta Coleman vs. Western Indep. Champ..3-24-01 Nirvana Zaher vs. MPSF Championships.... 3-29-03 Toni Petersen at UC Berkeley........................ 3-3-00 Marina Borisova at UC Davis.................... 3-17-06 Nirvana Zaher at SJSU/UC Davis.............. 2-20-04 Binta Coleman at Cal................................ 3-16-02 Jessica Hoffman at UC Davis..................... 2-11-05.. Natalie Cadondon at UCSB Invite.................3-11-97

Wendy Baisdon

Nirvana Zaher

Rebecca Seebirt captured three USAG vault titles during her four years with the Hornets. Seebirt won the event as a freshman, sophomore and senior. As a junior, she finished second. She also holds six of the top eight marks on vault in Sacramento State history. Seebirt currently works as a radio producer in Oklahoma City.

Stefanie Aeder

Binta Coleman

School Record Holder on Floor

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Record Book INDIVIDUAL HONORS National Champions

Year Name 2000 Toni Petersen (NIT) 1997 Rebecca Seebirt (USAG) 1995 Natalie Cadondon (USAG) Rebecca Seebirt (USAG) 1994 Rebecca Seebirt (USAG) 1984 Terri Meyer (NCAA Div. II)

Hornet All-Americans

Events Floor Vault AA Vault Vault Beam

Year* Name Events 1999 Andi Arnold Vault, Floor Wendy Baisdon Bars Kim Broughton Bars Jami Scoville Beam 1997 Rebecca Seebirt Vault, Beam, All-Around 1996 Sarah Anderson Beam Natalie Cadondon Bars, Beam, All-Around Lisa Schindler Vault Rebecca Seebirt Vault, Beam Kim Shoults Vault 1995 Natalie Cadondon Bars, Beam, All-Around Shai Eaton Beam Lisa Schindler Vault, Bars Rebecca Seebirt Vault 1994 Lisa Schindler Vault, Bars, All-Around Rebecca Seebirt Vault Jill Harrison Bars Polly Hughes Beam 1993 Diane Jonasson Bars, All-Around 1984 Renea Booserbark Beam Terri Meyer Beam 1981 Sue Hummel Vault, Bars Jennifer McKean Beam Terri Meyer Beam, All-Around Leah Narwold Beam 1980 Janet Pottinger Bars *All-America honors from 1980 to 1999 were earned at the USA Gymnastics (USAG) level.

NCAA Regional Qualifiers Year Name 2006 Team 2005 Stefanie Aeder Melissa Genovese Alexis Tsurumoto 2004 Stefanie Aeder Binta Coleman Meloney Greer Nirvana Zaher 2003 Jessica Hoffman Kimiye Narasaki Nirvana Zaher 2002 Lori Gillette Toni Petersen Nirvana Zaher 2001 Toni Petersen Jami Scoville 2000 Wendy Baisdon 1999 Team 1998 Kim Mattis 1997 Kim Mattis 1996 Natalie Cadondon Rebecca Seebirt 1995 Natalie Cadondon Lisa Schindler Rebecca Seebirt 1994 Lisa Schindler

Events

Floor Beam Bars Floor All-Around Bars All-Around All-Around Vault All-Around Bars All-Around Vault Bars Floor Beam All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around, Vault

WAC Champions Year Name 2006 Marina Borisova

MPSF Champions Year Name 2005 Stefanie Aeder Alexis Tsurumoto Nirvana Zaher 2004 Binta Coleman Nirvana Zaher 2003 Binta Coleman Nirvana Zaher 2002 Toni Petersen Toni Petersen Toni Petesron Nirvana Zaher

Events Floor

Events Floor Bars All-Around All-Around Vault Bars Vault All-Around Vault Floor Beam

MPSF Gymnast of the Year Year Name 2005 Nirvana Zaher 2003 Jenny Diamond

Academic All-NACGC Year Name 2006 Melissa Genovese Nicole Giao Carrie Kinghorn Jessica Love Hava McCarter-Ribakoff Alexis Tsurumoto 2005 Melissa Genovese Nicole Giao Meloney Greer Carrie Kinghorn Hava McCarter-Ribakoff Alexis Tsurumoto 2004 Stefanie Aeder Meloney Greer Carrie Kinghorn Alexis Tsurumoto 2003 Rachel Anderson Jamie Donkin Sarina Williams 2002 Stefanie Aeder Lara Goold Melissa Prescott Nirvana Zaher 2001 Jolane Parr Jami Scoville Karen Sorensen 2000 Lara Goold Jami Scoville Sara Solomon Karen Sorensen 1999 Andi Arnold Kim Broughton Jami Scoville Sara Solomon 1998 Jami Scoville 1997 Heather Doak Kim Shoults 1996 Heather Doak Rebecca Seebirt Kim Shoults 1995 Heather Doak Kim Shoults 1994 Katrina Kammarud 1992 Jackie Ouellette 1989 Mimi Augustine

Toni Petersen

Jenny Diamond

Nirvana Zaher

National Champion

MPSF Gymnast of the Year

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Record Book YEARLY RESULTS 1999

2002

2005

at CS Fullerton................ 183.925 (W) at Utah State/So. Utah...187.125 (3rd) at San José State/SPU.....187.825 (1st) at Seattle Pacific.............. 188.125 (W) SAN JOSE STATE........... 189.700 ( W) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 190.550 (W) at UC Santa Barbara..... 189.150 (2nd) AIR FORCE/CAL/UCD....190.525 (1st) UAA/UCSB/NO. ILL. .....191.950 (1st) at UC Davis.................... 191.825 (W) MASSACHUSETTS.......... 192.975 (W) West. Ind. Champs........ 192.575 (2nd) NCAA West Regionals... 190.275 (6th) USAG Natl.-Prelims....... 189.925 (2nd) USAG Natl.-Finals.........192.275 (3rd)

at Maui Invitational........ 187.400 (4th) at UCSB, Towson.............189.900 (1st) at UC Davis.................... 190.850 (W) BOISE STATE................... 193.925 (W) SEATTLE PACIFIC................190.600 (L) at Seattle Pacific.............. 194.475 (W) CAL............................... 193.175 (W) at SJSU, CS Fullerton..... 194.100 (2nd) SAN JOSE STATE............ 193.500 (W) UC DAVIS..........................192.125 (L) at Cal/Boise State/SJSU..194.350 (1st) at MPSF Championships..194.900 (1st)

at CSF/Wash./OSU....... 192.275 (4th) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 191.600 (W) BROWN......................... 188.750 (W) at UCLA/Cal/CSF..........190.375 (3rd) at San José State................189.500 (L) SAN JOSE STATE............ 193.200 (W) at UC Davis.................... 192.925 (W) at Arizona St./AFA....... 191.525 (2nd) ALASKA ANCH./UCD....192.125 (1st) at Seattle Pacific.................191.950 (L) UC DAVIS....................... 194.525 (W) CAL STATE FULLERTON... 194.350 (W) at MPSF Championships..194.550 (1st)

Record: 28-12

The 1992 squad (above) was the first Hornet gymnastics team to compete at the Div. I level.

1992

1996

at Alaska Anchorage..........164.650 (L) at Alaska Anchorage....... 167.400 (W) at George Lewis Invite....176.400 (3rd) SAN JOSE STATE............ 173.700 (W) at San Jose Invite...........177.300 (3rd) at UCSB Classic.............171.800 (3rd) at Stanford/Cal.............175.500 (3rd) SO. UTAH/UAA............177.250 (3rd) UC DAVIS..........................178.700 (L) at UC Davis/W. Va........178.400 (3rd) at SJSU/Stanford.......... 180.850 (2nd)

at Cal/Arizona/SJSU.....185.725 (3rd) at UC Santa Barbara..........185.725 (L) SAN JOSE STATE...............184.775 (L) at Denver/TWU............ 185.225 (2nd) at Air Force/TWU...........189.675 (1st) at San José State................189.150 (L) at UC Davis.......................187.300 (L) at Cal State Fullerton..........186.125 (L) UCSB............................. 190.125 (W) UC DAVIS, UAA..............189.275 (1st) AIR FORCE..................... 188.850 (W) West. Ind. Champs..........190.850 (1st) USAG Nationals......... 1191.250 (2nd)

Record: 10-15

1993

Record: 5-11

UC SANTA BARBARA........174.750 (L) at UC Davis.......................180.200 (L) UC DAVIS..........................179.000 (L) at UCSB/TWU...............182.000 (3rd) at Alaska Anchorage....... 181.300 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 180.650 (W) at San José State................181.300 (L) SAN JOSE STATE............ 181.200 (W) at Seattle Pacific/Ball St......183.950 (L) ALASKA ANCHORAGE.. 182.950 (W) at Big West Tourney........ 183.950 (4th)

1994

Record: 5-16

at Stanford/Wash..........174.425 (3rd) at SJSU/UCSB/So. Utah.179.350 (4th) at UC Davis.......................177.325 (L) UC DAVIS..........................181.275 (L) at CSF/Michigan/SJSU..186.750 (3rd) STANFORD........................183.425 (L) at Cal/Illinois/SPU......... 183.950 (4th) SAN JOSE STATE............ 181.900 (W) UAA, AIR FORCE............184.750 (1st) at Big West Champs....... 185.075 (4th)

1995

Record: 14-6

at Seattle Pacific.................178.100 (L) at Alaska Anchorage....... 182.075 (W) HAMLINE, SJSU............ 183.975 (2nd) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 185.100 (W) at UCSB/TWU/UCD......185.775 (3rd) at SJSU/CS Fullerton..... 184.375 (2nd) at UC Davis/Centenary...187.505 (1st) CENTENARY, CALGARY.186.800 (3rd) ALASKA ANCHORAGE.. 188.130 (W) UC DAVIS....................... 187.780 (W) AIR FORCE..................... 185.475 (W) USAG Nationals........... 189.550 (2nd)

Record: 14-6

1997

Record: 17-15

at Seattle Pacific.................186.100 (L) SJSU, MIT..................... 185.250 (2nd) at San José State................186.000 (L) UC SANTA BARBARA..... 189.775 (W) at UC Davis.......................188.600 (L) UC DAVIS..........................189.600 (L) at Alaska Anchorage....... 188.725 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 190.150 (W) SPU, CALGARY...............191.300 (1st) at SJSU/Cal/UCSB....... 189.650 (2nd) at UCSB Invitational....... 191.875 (2nd) WEST. IND. CHAMPS..... 190.800 (4th) at USAG Nationals........189.800 (3rd)

2000

Record: 22-8

at AFA/BYU/Denver...... 188.725 (4th) CS FULLERTON..................188.625 (L) UTAH STATE................... 190.475 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 190.925 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 189.925 (W) at UC Davis/SPU/UAA...191.550 (1st) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 190.575 (W) at SPU/Alberta...............193.050 (1st) at Wash./UCLA/UAA....191.125 (3rd) at Cal/SJSU/CSF.......... 194.275 (2nd) UC DAVIS....................... 192.500 (W) West. Ind. Champs..........193.625 (1st) Natl. Invite Tourney....... 193.225 (2nd)

2001

Record: 12-6

CS FULLERTON............... 193.575 (W) at UC Davis.................... 194.125 (W) at Boise State.....................191.975 (L) UCSB, SPU.....................191.375 (1st) at SJSU/UC Davis......... 193.550 (2nd) at Seattle Pacific............ 190.075 (2nd) SAN JOSE STATE............ 192.000 (W) at UC Santa Barbara....... 191.300 (W) at CS Fullerton/Illinois....193.625 (3rd) UC DAVIS/UAA............ 192.250 (2nd) WEST. IND. CHAMPS......195.275 (1st)

Record: 15-6

2003

Record: 11-12

at San José State................187.275 (L) CAL..................................190.175 (L) at Alaska Anchorage....... 188.925 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 191.225 (W) CAL STATE FULLERTON......191.550 (L) at UC Davis.................... 192.325 (W) SAN JOSE STATE...............190.675 (L) at Cal/Washington........189.775 (3rd) at Wash./OSU/BSU...... 191.775 (4th) at Seattle Pacific.................190.125 (L) at CS Fullerton/SJSU......192.575 (3rd) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 193.000 (W) AIR FORCE/UC DAVIS....192.350 (1st) MPSF CHAMPIONSHIPS.. 194.925 (1st)

Record: 15-8

2006

Record: 16-14

at Aloha Gymfest........... 188.075 (6th) CAL..................................190.475 (L) at Stanford/SJSU/UCD. 191.525 (2nd) CSF/ALASKA ANCH......192.425 (1st) at Cal/UCLA/UCD........ 192.500 (2nd) SAN JOSE STATE............ 193.925 (W) at Utah State................... 193.750 (W) at Boise State.....................193.200 (L) at San José State................193.350 (L) UC DAVIS....................... 195.175 (W) at UC Davis.................... 195.325 (W) at WAC Championships..193.950 (1st) at NCAA West Regional.192.050 (5th)

2004

Record: 14-10-1

at Stanford....................191.425 (3rd) at Washington...............188.900 (3rd) at Seattle Pacific.............. 192.650 (W) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 194.025 (W) at Cal State Fullerton..........192.375 (L) ALASKA ANCHORAGE.. 192.250 (W) at San José State.............194.050 (1st) at UC Davis.................... 192.185 (W) SAN JOSE STATE...............193.125 (L) at Oregon State........... 195.875 (T3rd) CS FULLERTON/UCD.... 194.550 (2nd) at MPSF Championships.195.400 (2nd)

1998

Record: 9-16-1

at Wash./Cal/Utah St.... 178.825 (4th) at Seattle Pacific.................182.725 (L) at Cal/Arizona St./SPU.. 182.100 (4th) at San José State............... 180.525 (T) at UC Davis.......................183.850 (L) SEATTLE PACIFIC............. 183.375 (W) SAN JOSE STATE............ 186.950 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 186.650 (W) at Alaska Anchorage....... 187.025 (W) ALASKA ANCH.............. 184.650 (W) UC DAVIS..........................188.375 (L) West. Ind. Champs.........186.725 (3rd) USAG Natl.-Prelims........ 186.475 (4th)

The 2005 team won the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title and finished sixth in the West Region. The five seniors on the team ended their four-year careers with three conference championships. Those teams (2002-05) also account for seven of the top 10 scores in school history.

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Leadership Begins Here

Quick Facts Founded...................................1947 Location................Sacramento, Calif. Campus Size..................... 300 acres Student Body Breakdown Student to Faculty Ratio...........21:1 Enrollment..........................28,529 Men...................................11,367 Women..............................16,565 Undergraduate...................23,028 Graduate.............................4,904 Full-Time Faculty.........................860 Part-Time Faculty........................730 Degree Programs Undergraduate..........................60 Graduate..................................40 Campus Phone Numbers Admissions.....................278-3901 Campus Operator...........278-6011 Housing.........................278-6655 Internet Address....... www.csus.edu

Sacramento State is one of the largest universities in the 23-campus CSU system, enrolling a multicultural student body of 28,529. At Sacramento State, students enjoy extensive research and internship opportunities. Sacramento is the heart of California government and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The University was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947. It moved to its permanent location on the banks of the historic American River in 1953. Today, the 300-acre campus is sheltered by more than 3,000 trees and dotted with flower gardens. It has nearly 3 million square feet of building space. Miles of trails stretch along its river parkway, linking the University and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento. The University is in the midst of an ambitious building effort. Recent additions include a five-story classroom building, a continuing education building, a new facility for University-licensed public radio stations, the Alumni Center and a major expansion of the University Union. Sacramento State houses more than 30 research and community service centers, including the Center for California Studies, the Institute for Social Research and the Center for Small Business. The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aquatic Center, about 10 miles east of the University at Lake Natoma, is one of the top rowing venues in the country.

Class Facts

Sacramento State offers 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate degrees in eight Colleges. Teacher education is the largest academic program, followed by business, criminal justice, communication studies, psychology and computer science. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21 to 1; more than 70 percent of classes have fewer than 30 students.

Student Life

Sacramento State students lead active lives outside the classroom. There are numerous activities centered on campus, and plenty of cultural and entertainment opportunities in the surrounding area. Unlimited bus and light rail service throughout Sacramento is free for University students. Students may attend all home athletic events for free and attend other campus events for free or at a discount. More than half the students join one of the more than 200 student organizations, which include 35 fraternities and sororities.

Value

Sacramento State continues to offer one of the best higher education values in the country. Full-time undergraduate fees for the 2005-06 academic year are $1,536.00 each semester, well below the national average for four-year public institutions. Two-thirds of students receive some form of financial aid, and more than 70 percent of Sacramento State students work.

Did You Know? • More than 80 percent of graduates say their professors were energetic and genuinely enjoyed teaching. • Almost 700 new school teachers graduate from Sacramento State each year. • Seventy-eight percent of students say that Sacramento State was their first or only choice. • Sacramento State was the site of the 2003, 2005 and 2006 NCAA Div. I Track & Field Championships, and the Sacramento State Aquatic Center was the site of the 2004 and 2005 NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships. Sacramento State will again host the track and field championships in 2007, and the 2007 NCAA Div. I Women’s Volleyball Championships. • Sacramento State hosted the most successful U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials ever in 2000, and hosted the event again in 2004. • Sacramento State has the largest cooperative education program in California. • About 36 percent of Sacramento State students volunteer each year. Onethird of them devote at least 10 hours per week.

Academics

Career Preparation

dents. Students who attend the University come from the top third of their high school graduating classes. In fact, one of four entering freshmen comes to Sacramento State having posted a gpa of 3.5 or higher during their high school careers. Teaching is a priority and the faculty/ student ratio is one to 21. The majority of classes have fewer than 30 students and are taught by the professor. Adequate classes and course sections are provided so that diligent students will be able to graduate within four years. The University has academic programs which have earned regional, national and in many cases, international reputations for excellence. For example:

Sacramento State education. As the capital of the fifth-largest economy in the world, Sacramento offers students numerous work experience opportunities. About 36 percent of Sacramento State students do volunteer work, gaining valuable work experience while helping their community. Hundreds of students work in government-related internships and fellowships. Others earn academic credit while working in paid positions through the cooperative education program, which is the largest in California. The University’s Career Center offers job databases and sponsors an on-campus recruiting program for students and recent graduates.

The campus attracts high caliber stu-

Preparing for a career is a vital part of a

• The computer science program was part of the first group of computer science programs which were accredited in 1986.

Enrollment

• The Center for California Studies at Sacramento State serves the entire state as a resource for the history, culture and public policy of California.

State had an enrollment of 28,529. These students represent every region of California and the United States as well as 80 countries.

• Sacramento State recently ranked No. 1 in the nation as a recruitment source for new Hewlett Packard employees.

Tours

• The criminal justice program, which attracts students from all over the world, is one of the largest in the United States. • Thousands of community clients receive life-enhancing services from the Sacramento State Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services. Other Sacramento State programs, such as the Small Business Assistance Center, offer community and state clients valuable counseling and advice in business matters.

In the fall semester of 2006, Sacramento

Prospective students and others inter-

ested in the campus may visit the website www.csus.edu/admr/outreach.html for information about campus tours.

Undergraduate Programs College of Arts and Letters Communication Studies English Foreign Languages History Humanities and Religious Studies Design, Music, Art, Theatre and Dance Philosophy College of Business Administration Business Administration College of Continuing Education College of Education Child Development Vocational Education College of Engineering and Computer Science Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Construction Management Electrical and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology College of Health and Human Services Criminal Justice Health Science Kinesiology Nursing Recreation and Leisure Studies Social Work Speech Pathology and Audiology College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Geography Geology Mathematics Physics and Astronomy College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies Anthropology Asian Studies Economics Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Family and Consumer Sciences Gerontology Government Liberal Studies Psychology Social Science Sociology

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The City of Sacramento

Sacramento is a city rich in California history, known for its relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Its mild climate, rivers and nearby recreation areas make it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy all the benefits of an urban California lifestyle – art galleries, museums, theater, sports, great restaurants and shopping – yet Sacramento is one of the most affordable big cities in California. Sacramento is the seat of government for the largest state in the nation. It is part of a Capital Region with nearly 2 million people in the heart of Northern California, one of the country’s most beautiful areas. Within easy driving distance are San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, the historic gold country and the Lake Tahoe region’s ski slopes. Sacramento is also home to the 2002 NBA Pacific Division champion Sacramento Kings. In addition, the city features the Sacramento River Cats (the Oakland A’s Triple-A affiliate) and the WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs. Sacramento hosts the world’s largest traditional jazz festival each Memorial Day weekend. It has also become a tourist center with attractions including the State Capitol building, North America’s largest railroad museum, the Old Sacramento historic area, the California State History Museum and the Crocker Art Museum. Founded in 1849, Sacramento is the cultural, education, business and governmental center of a four-county metropolitan region. It has a dynamic business sector, an expanding public transportation system (including light rail), affordable housing, and growing cultural, educational and medical facilities. Sacramento was California’s first charter city and is at the heart of California history – it played an important part of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. The confluence of the state’s largest rivers is just a short walk from the steps of City Hall. The city is known for its rich historical heritage, commitment to quality of life, and abundance of trees and parkland. In 2002, TIME magazine called Sacramento “America’s most diverse city.”

City Quick Facts Population Sacramento...................... 418,700 Sacramento County........ 1,268,770 Capital Region............... 1,960,300 Sacramento Metropolitan Area Occupied Dwellings.......... 695,436 Businesses.......................... 54,398 Square Miles........................... 966 Persons per square mile...... 1,266.6 Persons per household............. 2.64 Median Age........................... 32.8 Average Temperatures Annual Mean................76 degrees Annual Rainfall........... 18.61 inches Humidity....................... 66 percent

Mileage Chart Distance from Sacramento to..... Fresno, Calif................................ 171 Lake Tahoe, Calif.......................... 113 Los Angeles, Calif........................ 384 Monterey, Calif............................ 185 Napa, Calif................................... 59 Oakland, Calif............................... 80 Reno, Nev................................... 132 San Diego, Calif.......................... 505 San Francisco, Calif....................... 86 San Jose, Calif............................. 116 Santa Cruz, Calif......................... 145 Shasta, Calif................................ 167 Stockton, Calif............................... 48 Yosemite, Calif............................. 172

Photo by: Derrick Dodson

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics President Alexander Gonzalez

Alexander Gonzalez is the 11th president of California State University, Sacramento – one of the largest campuses in the 23campus California State University system. Gonzalez was appointed president of Sacramento State in July 2003, bringing new energy and a focused vision to the University. Just a few months after arriving, he had mapped out an ambitious “Destination 2010” initiative, which seeks to make the University a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus for the West. Priorities include creating a more residential campus by more than quadrupling student housing on and near campus; building a new Recreation Wellness and Events Center; and adding new academic buildings. Before coming to Sacramento, Gonzalez served as president of Cal State San Marcos from 1997 to 2003. At San Marcos he oversaw a period of rapid growth as well as many successful fundraising campaigns. He also spent 18 years at Fresno State, starting as an assistant professor in the psychology department, which he later chaired. From 1991 to 1997 he served as the university’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Gonzalez is on the American Council on Education’s class of 2004 board of directors. He’s also a member of the advisory board for the National Survey of Student Engagement, chair of the board of directors of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and on the board of directors for Valley Vision. Gonzalez previously served on President Bush’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. His service on a number of other boards and commissions includes six years as a commissioner for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the agency that accredits higher education institutions in the Western United States. His service to the CSU system includes serving on a work group that reviewed and recommended action on remedial education, and, more recently, as a member of a committee of presidents considering policy on enrollment management, the CSU’s Technology Steering Committee, and the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Gonzalez holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in psychology from UC Santa Cruz. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Pomona College, where he graduated with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He spent a year at Stanford University as a postdoctoral fellow of the Ford Foundation and the National Research Council conducting research on the psychology of time. He also attended Harvard Law School. Gonzalez and his wife Gloria are the parents of two adult sons — Alex and Michael.

Athletics Director Terry Wanless

Overseeing a program on the rise, Dr. Terry Wanless’ four-year tenure with the Hornets has seen growth unparalleled in the school’s 14-year Division I history. The most obvious area of change has come in the form of an institutional commitment to facility enhancement. In the spring of 2004, Sacramento State students successfully passed a referendum aimed, in part, at the enhancement of athletic facilities.  The referendum helped pave the way for the Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex. The facility will create new lockerrooms and offices for the football and track and field teams as well as create a recreation center for the student body. The Spanos Complex is also scheduled to have a 6,000-seat arena for events such as intercollegiate athletics and commencement and an upgraded football stadium. Wanless, entering his fifth year as the Athletics Director at Sacramento State, has been a visible member of the Hornet athletics family, constantly representing the University and department at public outings and speaking engagements. His commitment to the student-athlete has also been clear as both he and his wife, Joanne, were at a majority of Hornet home athletic events this past year and supported several teams on the road. His leadership and academic support have been evident to the student-athletes in other ways as well. During his three-year tenure, the department’s Life Skills Program has seen rapid growth, significantly increasing the number of summer and fifth-year scholarships available to Hornet student-athletes. The Life Skills program has also launched the program’s first computer lab and offers Hornet student-athletes tutoring as well as academic counseling. Additionally, Wanless instituted a number of new programs, including the Athletics Director’s Academic Achievement Award – presented to each studentathlete that achieves a term GPA of 3.0 or higher . Those academic efforts have paid early dividends. Over the last three years, Sacramento State student-athletes have posted over 1,000 term GPAs of 3.0 or

above. Additionally, 146 Hornets have earned conference all-academic honors during that same time period. His efforts in restoring the department’s booster club structure as well as aggressively improving the University’s collegiate licensing program, while not readily visible, are projects that will surely enhance the program’s financial footing in years to come. Athletically, the Hornets have also seen continued growth and success on the field of play. During his four years at Sacramento State, 16 teams and 38 individuals have advanced to conference and NCAA postseason competition. In addition, the 2005-06 season saw five sports (volleyball, gymnastics, women’s tennis, men’s tennis and rowing) win their conference title. Wanless’ efforts to put the Hornets on the map have been instrumental in helping make Sacramento State the unofficial “home of NCAA Championships”. The Hornets have been tabbed to serve as the host institution for two NCAA Div. I championships (outdoor track and field and one in women’s volleyball) in 2007.   Additionally, Sacramento State has served as host to four NCAA championships (three track, two rowing) as well as the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials for Track and Field during Wanless’ first three years of leadership. Prior to Sacramento State, Wanless served as athletics director at the University of North Dakota from 1990-1999, guiding the program to one of its most successful decades in school history. During that time, North Dakota enjoyed strong competitive success, winning four NCAA national championships and 36 conference titles. Additionally, 25 other teams finished second in their respective conference standings. Before his position at North Dakota, Wanless was director of intercollegiate athletics at Western Carolina for four years and held a variety of positions, including director of intercollegiate athletics, at Towson University in Maryland. Wanless earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Black Hills State, a master’s degree in physical education from Northern Illinois and a doctorate in athletics administration from Temple. He and his wife, Joanne, are the parents of two children. Their daughter, Heather, and her husband, Chad Collins, reside in Lexington, Ky., with their daughter Hadley. Their son Troy, and his wife, Jesi, live in Tampa, Fla.

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics Sacramento State Head Coaches

Debby Colberg Volleyball 31st Season

Mike Connors Dima Hrynashka Women’s Rowing Women’s Tennis 5th Season 1st Season

Dan Muscatell Women’s Basketball 4th Season

Adam Pohll Golf 3rd Season

Kim Hughes Gymnastics 27th Season

Katie Poynter Women’s Soccer 3rd Season

Jerome Jenkins Men’s Basketball 7th Season

Kathleen Raske CC/T&F 4th Season

Slava Konikov Men’s Tennis 2nd Season

John Smith Baseball 29th Season

Mike Linenberger Men’s Soccer 18th Season

Kathy Strahan Softball 15th Season

Athletic Training

The goal of the athletic training staff is to provide all Sacramento State student-athletes with high quality health care. Headed by full-time certified athletic trainers Joe Ramos, Hillery Magness and Laef Morris, the Hornets’ athletic training facility provides state-of-the-art support and the services of highly trained sports medicine and health care professionals. Should an injury occur, student-athletes are seen immediately by their sport’s specific athletic trainer, and are referred, when necessary, to either the head athletic trainers or team physicians. Sacramento State boasts three training facilities (two located in the physical education complex and one at the Hornet Stadium fieldhouse). All training facilities are equipped with the finest therapeutic modalities and rehabilitative apparatus. A staff of three team physicians (Dr. Alan Hirahara, Dr. Ronald Sockolov, Dr. Harold Strauch) and a skillful and talented athletic training staff tend to the medical and rehabilitative needs of each and every student-athlete. Also assisting in the health of the student-athletes are three Kaiser physicians, two dentists, one physical therapist and one chiropractor. Sacramento State’s athletic training staff consists of three full-time certified athletic trainers, two graduate assistants and more than 15 students training for a career in sports medicine.

Joe Ramos

Hillery Magness

Sacramento State Medical Personnel Dr. Alan Hirahara Orthopedic Surgeon 2801 K Street, Suite 330 Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 733-5049

Dr. Ronald Sockolov Family Practice 1 Scripps Drive, #202 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 927-1114

Dr. Harold Strauch Orthopedic Surgeon 2801 K Street, Suite 330 Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 733-5049

Dr. Randy Davey Team Dentist 6246 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 972-8851

Laef Morris

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2007 Hornet Gymnastics Academic & Compliance Support The Student-Athlete Resource Center The Student-Athlete Resource Center offers academic advising, tutoring and mentoring, NCAA rules education and compliance, athletic financial services support, and life skills programming for all student-athletes of Sacramento State’s Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program. The S.A.R.C.’s services and programming are provided in an assortment of ways including individual advising, orientations, group and team meetings, coaches’ compliance and rules education sessions, freshmen seminar classes, and a variety of student development and academic workshops. S.A.R.C. Director Paul Edwards and Academic Athletic Services Coordinator Laurie Dahlberg serve as the primary advisors to the student-athletes. Under the direction of Life Skills and Student-Athlete Development Coordinator Mark McGushin, the Student-Athlete Academic & Life Skills Lab is available to student-athletes as a study area and to meet with tutors. Additionally, McGushin coordinates the mentoring program which addresses student-athletes experiencing academic difficulties. The S.A.R.C. also provides additional services, guest speakers and workshops related to

Paul Edwards S.A.R.C. Director

Laurie Dahlberg Academic Athletic Services Coordinator

finding information on campus, in the community and NCAA resources in a variety of areas related to student life, welfare and career opportunities. Athletic Compliance and Financial Services Director Katherine Zedonis is responsible for the administration of NCAA eligibility rules education and compliance for all of our intercollegiate teams, including issues related to athletic financial aid of student-athletes. In addition, Zedonis is responsible for developing, monitoring and enforcing a compliance program that ensures the integrity of the institution within the guidelines of the NCAA, Big Sky Conference and the University. Admission Counselor/NCAA Initial Eligibility Coordinator Josh Collins services Sacramento State student-athletes with admission processing responsibilities and monitoring of NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. Collins works closely with both new transfer and incoming freshman studentathletes. He is the main contact at Sacramento State for student-athletes working with NCAA Clearinghouse procedures.

Mark McGushin Life Skills & StudentAthlete Development

Katherine Zedonis Athletic Compliance & Financial Services

Josh Collins Admission Counselor/ NCAA Initial Eligibility

Juan Vazquez SARC Graduate Assistant

Hornet All-Academic Honors

A total of 74 Sacramento State student-athletes earned all-academic honors from their respective conference during the 2005-06 academic year. Sacramento State competes in the Big Sky Conference (football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, women’s soccer and women’s golf), Western Athletic Conference (gymnastics and baseball), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (men’s soccer), Pacific Coast Softball Conference (softball) and the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (rowing). Sara Baxter Michelle Garcia Sarah Howard Katie McCoy Rebeccah Phillips Ashley Rosenbery Kara Taylor Rose Burke Jennifer Ferguson Lindsay Haupt Natalie Melcher Atty Boyer Lindsay Calmettes Ali Mollet Becca Reams Kim Sheehy Melissa Adams Sara Baxter Michelle Garcia Morinsola Keshinro Jessica Thomas Melissa Tracey Lori Vaught Carlyn Whitney Trista Condren

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Melissa Genovese Nicole Giao Courtney Hibler Carrie Kinghorn Alexis Tsurumoto Danielle Ackland Nikki Cinque Britany Crine Ashley Dawson Jennifer Fryou Hilary Johnson Whitney Loomis Amy Jo McKenzie Amy Tompkins Kayla Williams Laura Harder Kim Coppin Emily Longcrier Jennifer Parkes Melissa Adams Sara Baxter A. Castillo-Springer Morinsola Keshinro Jillian Schlenker Jessica Thomas

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Lori Vaught Carlyn Whitney Daniel Grech Tim Bessolo Walter Brock Brent Bugarin Ryan Coogler Juan Gamboa Kiel McDonald Nick Miller Ray Navar Dustin Nicolodi Brandon Smith Brandon Baggett Ismael Echeverría Jesse Manton Matt Campbell Warwick Foy Junaid Hossain Paul Komorniczak Gabriel Loredo Daniel Grech David Houghton A.J. Reed

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W. Outdoor Track W. Outdoor Track Men’s Cross Country Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Football Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Baseball Men’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Men’s Outdoor Track Men’s Outdoor Track Men’s Outdoor Track

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Nat Bailey Equipment Manager

Martinique Baker Administrative Assistant

Brian Berger Media Relations Director

Ryan Bjork Assistant Media Relations Director

Toni Brown Stinger Athletic Foundation

Tristian Cormier Information Technologist

Jane Eiferle Athletic Equipment Attendant

Laurel Hargrove Athletic Equipment Attendant

Nicole Hermreck Business Assistant

Steve Iwasa Equipment Manager

Mark Livingston Associate Athletics Director

Bill Macriss Associate Athletics Director

Carter Mattice Athletic Equipment Attendant

Lois Mattice Associate Athletics Director

Adam Primas Marketing Director

Dave Raske Faculty Athletics Representative

Scott Salwasser Strength/Conditioning

T-Anté Sims Director of Ticket Operations

Steve Tebbs Facilities/Operations Director

Gary Uribe Strength/Conditioning Director

Rose Welch Business Manager

Andria Wenzel Media Relations Assistant

Tina Westerhold Administrative Assistant

Katherine Zedonis Director of Student Services/Compliance

University Administration........................... Area Code 916 Dr. Alexander Gonzalez, President...................... 278-7737 Dr. Dave Raske, Faculty Athletics Representative... 278-5946 Athletics Administration.................................... 278-6481 Dr. Terry Wanless, Athletics Director.................... 278-6348 Bill Macriss, Associate A.D.................................. 278-7550 Mark Livingston, Associate A.D........................... 278-4269 Lois Mattice, Associate A.D................................. 278-7548 Support Staff Nat Bailey, Equipment Room................................... 278-6151 Martinique Baker, Administrative Assistant to A.D..... 278-6348 Tristian Cormier, Information Technologist............. 278-5803 Steve Iwasa, Equipment Room............................. 278-6151 Scott Salwasser, Strength/Conditioning................ 278-5033 Steve Tebbs, Facilities/Operations Director........... 278-4550 Gary Uribe, Strength/Conditioning Director......... 278-5033 Rose Welch, Business Manager........................... 278-7008 Tina Westerhold, Administrative Assistant............ 278-6481 Marketing/Promotions Adam C. Primas, Marketing/Promotions Dir......... 278-7551 Media Relations Brian Berger, Media Relations Director................. 278-4313 Ryan Bjork, Assistant Media Relations Dir............. 278-6896 Andria Wenzel, Media Relations Assistant........... 278-6896 Student-Athlete Resource Center Paul Edwards, Director....................................... 278-7796 Laurie Dahlberg, Academic Services.................... 278-5440 Mark McGushin, Life Skills Coordinator............... 278-5297 Josh Collins, Admissions/NCAA Eligibility........... 278-6309 Katherine Zedonis, Compliance/Fin. Services....... 278-4537 Ticket Box Office................................................ 278-4323 T-Anté Sims, Director of Ticket Operations............ 278-2222

Athletic Training Joe Ramos, Athletic Trainer................................. 278-6289 Hillery Magness, Athletic Trainer......................... 278-3563 Laef Morris, Athletic Trainer................................ 278-6289

Golf Adam Pohll, Head Coach................................... 278-5284 Marcus Patterson, Assistant................................. 278-5284

Stinger Athletic Association................................ 278-4263 Toni Brown, Advancement Assistant..................... 278-4263

Gymnastics Kim Hughes, Head Coach................................... 278-5361 Randy Solorio, Assistant..................................... 278-5361

Baseball John Smith, Head Coach.................................... 278-7225 Jim Barr, Assistant.............................................. 278-4036 Don Barbara, Assistant....................................... 278-4036

Rowing Mike Connors, Head Coach................................ 278-4265 Sarah Whipple, Assistant.................................... 278-2928

Men’s Basketball Jerome Jenkins, Head Coach.............................. 278-5345 Jared Barrett, Assistant....................................... 278-5140 David Grace, Assistant....................................... 278-6133 Richard Reed, Assistant...................................... 278-6780 Dwayne Canada, Basketball Operations.............. 278-6133 Women’s Basketball Dan Muscatell, Head Coach................................ 278-4479 Karen Piers, Assistant......................................... 278-4533 TBA, Assistant.................................................... 278-4138 Cross Country/Track Kathleen Raske, Head Track Coach...................... 278-7052 Terry Van Laningham, Dir. of Championships....... 278-6208 Rodney Rothoff, Head Cross Country Coach......... 278-2945 Jeff Magley, Assistant......................................... 278-2881 Football............................................................. 278-7053 Jim House, Interim Head Coach/Def. Line............ 278-4861 Lou Baiz, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers.......... 278-4860 Scott Criner, Offensive Coordinator/QBs............. 278-4858 Stephon Pace, Defensive Backs............................ 278-4860 Richard Sanchez, Special Teams/RBs................... 278-4859 Mike Orthmann, Offensive Line........................... 278-4857 Steve Roberson, Outside Linebackers................... 278-4861

Men’s Soccer Michael Linenberger, Head Coach....................... 278-6769 Jason Gantt, Assistant......................................... 278-6769 Women’s Soccer Katie Poynter, Head Coach................................. 278-5281 Randy Dedini, Assistant...................................... 278-5281 Softball Kathy Strahan, Head Coach................................ 278-5376 Cara Hoyt, Assistant Head Coach....................... 278-5376 Lori Meixner, Assistant........................................ 278-5376 Tennis Bill Campbell, Director of Tennis.......................... 296-5422 Dima Hrynashka, Women’s Coach...................... 420-6038 Slava Konikov, Men’s Coach............................... 213-2686 Kevin Kurtz, Assistant Men’s Coach..................... 712-3251 Volleyball Debby Colberg, Head Coach.............................. 278-6427 Ruben Volta, Assistant........................................ 278-6427 Weidi Zhang, Assistant....................................... 278-6427