SCSU A thletic H all of F ame The SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its first class in 1982. Since that time, the SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame has grown to over 150 members. The following is a complete list of athletes, coaches, and SCSU friends who are members of the SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
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2007 Pam Raetz Benoit Shirley Quinlan Conley Judi McDonald Larkin Grant Nelson Jeff Passolt Karen Scott Jim Stanek Bob Wolff
2000 Dr. Kenneth Ames George Erickson Julie Eisenschenk Walter Gerzin Jim Harstad Jan Niehaus Herke Wally Irwin David Solon
2005 Rebecca Anderson Enebak Gary Frericks Reggie Perkins Butch Raymond Rosie Silbaugh Stallman
1999 Al Leighton Scott Peterson Sue Marie Patterson John Oxton Jon Barrett Mark Tollefson James Dimick Linda Nelson
2004 1961-62 Men’s Hockey Team 1963 Wrestling Team 2003 James Gammell Shelly Jensen Jennifer “Gigi” DesLauriers-Knop Ade Pitmon Sheila Quinlan Mark Schwegman Jerome “Jerry” Schmitz Marlowe “Red” Severson 2002 Dr. Arthur Grachek Bill Klein, Jr. Jim Fogo Nola Johnson Brent Otto Jeffry Renneberg Kurt Threinen Gordon Weinhrauch 2001 Dr. David Gilchrist Patti Decker Harry Jackson Katie Kraft Daniel Neubauer Merl Soderstrom Cecil Stensrud Robert Waxlax
1998 Ramone Rugloski Hjerpe Sarah Howard Dana Kiecker Dr. Norman Nelson Wayne Parks Stanley Petersen Tony Stukel Chuck Wilson 1997 Donald Buege Carol Bemis Robert Streetar Rebecca Stream Van Erp Ralph Haugen Joe Odanovich Noel Olson 1996 Ed Johnson Kris Carlton Steve Johnson John Tobler Bonnie Henrickson Robert Hegman Paul Busch George Torrey
1995 Lloyd Pallansch Diane Scherer Poquette Gene Schneider Marie Sherwood Jerry Thayer Brady Watts
1988 Dick Putz Don Watkins Bill Frantti Fredrick W. Bierhaus John Kimbrough Mike Rybak Velko Rajacich
1994 Jeanne Burnett Gene Windfeldt Dan Hagen Steve Strandemo Harold Jacobs Greg Thayer
1987 Bob Altavilla Sue Fischer Jack Gause Harold J. Hendrickson Jiff Kiffmeyer Mike Trewick Roland Vandell
1993 Gary Bahr Anne Campbell Don Carruth Jim Eisenreich Les Luymes Linda St. John 1992 Jane Baltes Borton Tom Ditty Lenny Johnson Bob Miller Herb Brooks 1991 Deb Allyn Henry Bettendorf Dave Reichel Jerry Reichel Mel Fisher Sue Wahl Storbeck 1990 Rod Anfenson Jerry Dirkes Don Klein Sue Lambert Terry Porter Bill Selisker Dave Westlund Roger Westlund 1989 Serge Gambucci John Kasper Willard “Bill” Kottke Keith Nord Stan Nordin Kathy Justin Schultz
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1986 1933 Football Team 1985 Bill Campbell Andrew Jackson Jack Kelly Joe Kunze Al Theis Perry G. Rawland 1984 Vern Baggenstoss Mac Doane Larry Miller Isidore Schmeising Gary Smith Ann Govednik Van Steinburg 1983 A.F. Brainard Dave Hazewinkel Jim Hazewinkel Warren Kasch George Lynch Van Nelson Ken Novak John J. Weismann 1982 Lou Filippi Ed Colletti
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SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame..........................Inside Cover Facts and Staff Information ............................................1 SCSU Traditions/Staff Phone Directory.......................... 2 SCSU Athletic Media Relations.......................................3 SCSU Administration.......................................................4 SCSU Head Coaches and Staff......................................5 About St. Cloud State/St. Cloud Traditions..................6-7 Athletic Facilities...........................................................8-9 2008-09 Season Outlook.........................................10-13 Head Coach Jeff Hegle.................................................14 Assistant Coaches.........................................................15 2008-09 Team Photo.....................................................16 2000-09 Roster .......................................................... 17 Meet the Husky Women...........................................18-30 Meet the Husky Men................................................31-44 2007-08 Season in Review......................................45-47 2007-08 Individual Season Highs............................48-49 SCSU Team/Individual Records...............................50-51 SCSU All-Americans................................................52-53 Remembering the NCC.................................................54 NCC Champions......................................................55-56 SCSU Past National Champions..............................57-58 2007-08 NCAA Championships...........Inside Back Cover 2008-09 Schedule.......................................... Back Cover
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Location......................................................St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 Enrollment...................................................................................16,882 Team Colors............................................................Cardinal and Black Team Nickname.......................................................................Huskies Home Pool .................................Halenbeck Hall Aquatic Center (500) National Affiliation.......................................................NCAA Division II Conference Affiliation.......................................................Independant 2007-08 Men’s Finish......................................... 2nd NCC, 15th NCAA 2007-08 Women’s Finish..................................... 4th NCC, 20th NCAA
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2008-2009 SCSU Swimming & Diving Information
SCSU Swimming & Diving Staff Head Coach.....................................................Jeff Hegle (8th season) Alma Mater ......................................St. Cloud State University (1993) Office Phone...................................................................320-308-4266 Coach e-mail .............................................jmhegle@stcloudstate.edu Diving Coach..............................................................Tracy Torgerson Assistant Coach.............................................................. Jackie Vieau Assistant Coach................................................................ Mike Wood
SCSU Administrative Staff President.............................................................. Dr. Earl H. Potter III Institutional Representative..........................................Dr. Bill Hudson Director of Athletics.....................................................Dr. Morris Kurtz Associate Athletics Director......................................... Dr. Sue Becker Associate Athletics Director...................................................Tracy Dill Assistant Athletics Director.................................................John Lewis Assistant Athletics Director.......................................... Scott Schreiner Compliance Officer............................................... Holly Schmidtbauer Head Athletic Trainer...........................................Julie Alexander, ATC Equipment Managers........................Josh Williams & Kay Czarnetzki Athletic Media Relations Director..................................... Anne Abicht E-mail......................................................... aabicht@stcloudstate.edu Assistant AMR Director.....................................................Tom Nelson E-mail....................................................... tcnelson@stcloudstate.edu Tom Nelson’s Home Phone........................................... 320-654-9815 Assistant AMR Director/Swim & Dive Contact................ Celest Stang E-mail......................................................... crstang@stcloudstate.edu AMR Graduate Assistants................Patrick McCabe and Matt Marek AMR/Athletic Insurance/Graphic Design........................ Terry Tschida
Important Numbers at SCSU The 2008-09 St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving Media Guide is a production of the Husky Athletic Media Relations Office. The guide was created and designed by former Graduate Assistant Christy Kramer and Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director Celest Stang. Assistance was provided by the Husky Swimming & Diving Staff. All 2008 and 2007 photographs are taken by University Photographer Neil Andersen. All other photos are credited to the SCSU athletic files.
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Athletic Office Phone..................................................... 320-308-3102 AMR Office Phone......................................................... 320-308-2141 AMR/Athletic Office FAX............................................... 320-308-2099 NHC Training Room......................................................320-308-5229 Equipment Room...........................................................320-308-2371 NHC Press Row............................................................320-308-5227 Ticket Information.......................... 320-308-2173 or 1-877-SCSUTIX SCSU Admissions Office....................... 1-877-654-7278 or 308-2244
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St. Cloud State Traditions: History of the Nickname
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The Husky Nickname: St. Cloud State's nickname has gone through several changes over the years. Early nicknames included "Normals," "Teachers," "Bear Cats," "Peds," and "Flying Clouds." There are several theories about how the nickname "Huskies" began to be used. One says that it is a result of a student contest. Another suggests that the name originated with the football team. There was a story in the February 4, 1938, edition of the College Chronicle which referred to the "football huskies." Since huskies was not capitalized in the story, the author could have been referring to the team's size, and this possibly led to the nickname. Another theory is that the nickname originated within the football team. "I think it occurred during Coach Kasch's days as football coach (193542)," said John Weisman, former SCSU Dean of Men and former coach. "The team just started calling themselves the "Huskies." Why the name was chosen or who exactly selected it remains unclear. The name could have been intended to mean "burly, robust or large," "one that is husky," or "a heavily coated working dog of the arctic region.” Perhaps the nickname was meant to encompass all three meanings. Regardless of its origin, the Husky nickname continues to represent SCSU as a symbol and image of strength.
The St. Cloud State Rouser Oh, here we are, the gang and all, to cheer our team to victory. SCSU has heard the call, We're here to show our loyalty, RAH! RAH! Come on team fight, We'll win this game, and to our colors we'll be true. We'll sing our song, both loud and long, to victory — S.C.S.U.
The St. Cloud State Hymn Sing to thee our Alma Mater, High on oakcrowned banks, Emblem of our search for knowledge, Symbol of our youthful ranks, Filled with fires of true ambition, Let us ever be; Loyal to thy fine tradition, Hail St. Cloud, to thee. By the river’s flowing water, By its islands fair, may the loyal sons and daughters, thy enduring friendship share. May they with sincere ambition, through the years e’er be; Loyal to thy fine tradition, Hail St. Cloud, to thee.
SCSU Athletic Dept . Phone Director y Name Anne Abicht Julie Alexander Jerry Anderson Dr. Sue Becker Cheryl Boesche Kay Czarnetzki Steve Costanzo Bryan DeMaine Tracy Dill Pat Dolan Lori Fish Jeremy Frost Mike Gibbons Jeff Giesen Steve Grimit Jeff Hegle Becky Heiberger Dr. Bill Hudson Jason Johnson Rachel Johnson Jennifer Kranz Dr. Morris Kurtz Judi Larkin John Lewis Denny Lorsung Jim Louis Joe Meierhofer Patricia Mickow Jeremiah Minkel Seth Mischke Bob Motzko Aaron Nelson Tom Nelson Doug Patterson Steve Patterson Matt Reimer Eric Rud Kevin Schlagel Holly Schmidtbauer Scott Schreiner Ron Seibring Chad Sheetz Ian Shoemaker Celest Stang Larry Sundby Cindy Terwey Carol Thelen Therese Todd Terry Tschida Glen Tuomaala Paula U’Ren Scott Underwood Josh Williams Travis Zins
Sport Number Athletic Media Relations...................... 308-2141 Head Athletic Trainer.................. 308-3827/2597 M/W Tennis.......................................... 308-5269 Associate Athletic Director................... 308-3102 Administrative Specialist...................... 308-3102 Equipment Manager............................. 308-2633 Wrestling/Strength-Conditioning.......... 308-2996 Athletic Trainer..................................... 308-2588 Associate Athletic Director................... 308-4924 Baseball............................................... 308-3702 Women’s Basketball............................ 308-2230 Nordic Ski............................................. 308-2245 Asst. Men’s Hockey............................. 308-4806 Women’s Hockey................................. 308-4806 Asst. Football ...................................... 308-3251 Swimming & Diving.............................. 308-4266 Soccer.................................................. 308-4967 Faculty Representative........................ 308-2241 Asst. Women’s Hockey........................ 308-4806 Athletic Trainer..................................... 308-2590 Asst. Women’s Hockey........................ 308-4806 Athletic Director.................................... 308-3102 M & W Golf.......................................... 308-7745 Asst. Athletic Director........................... 308-5218 Concessions/Game Operations........... 308-3208 Asst. Football....................................... 308-3699 Director of Operations - NHC.................. 308-3327 Volleyball.............................................. 308-3140 Hockey Equipment Manager............... 308-2371 M & W Track/CC.................................. 308-2242 Men’s Hockey...................................... 308-4806 Asst. Volleyball..................................... 308-2051 Athletic Media Relations...................... 308-5400 Asst. Football....................................... 308-6693 Athletic Trainer..................................... 308-2503 Asst. Men’s Basketball......................... 308-4253 Asst. Men’s Hockey............................. 308-4806 Men’s Basketball.................................. 308-3297 Compliance.......................................... 308-2292 Marketing & Promotions...................... 308-2293 Dir. of Rec. Sports/Intramurals............. 308-3325 Business Manager/Tickets................... 308-2137 Asst. Football....................................... 308-3070 Athletic Media Relations...................... 308-2184 Asst. M/W Tennis................................. 308-0847 Dept. Secretary.................................... 308-3102 Asst. Women’s Basketball................... 308-5929 Dept. Secretary.................................... 308-4806 Insurance/AMR/Graphic Design.......... 308-2141 Husky Sports Band Director................ 308-3201 Softball................................................. 308-2900 Football................................................ 308-4113 Equipment Manager............................. 308-2633 Strength & Conditioning....................... 308-1255
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Office Numbers: St. Cloud State University Athletics Main Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-3102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-SCSUTIX or 308-2137 SCSU Ticket Office SCSU Admissions Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-654-7278 or 308-2244 SCSU Athletic Office FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-2099 SCSU Athletic Media Relations Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-2141 Halenbeck Hall Training Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-2597 National Hockey Center Training Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-5229 Halenbeck Hall Weight Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-1255 National Hockey Center Weight Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-5575 Halenbeck Hall Aquatics Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-2632 National Hockey Center Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-4806 Press Box Numbers: Husky Stadium - Soccer/Football Press Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255-3220 Halenbeck Hall - Basketball/Volleyball Press Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-5102 National Hockey Center Press Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308-5227
**All campus e-mail addresses completed by @StCloudState.edu
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Director Anne Abicht (aabicht@stcloudstate.edu) Assistant Directors Tom Nelson (tcnelson@stcloudstate.edu) Celest Stang (crstang@stcloudstate.edu) Office Manager/Athletic Insurance Terry Tschida (tatschida@stcloudstate.edu) Graduate Assistants Matt Marek Patrick McCabe Mailing/Shipping Address: Halenbeck Hall 328 St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 AMR Office Phone: 320-308-2141 320-308-2099 (fax)
Other Important Numbers National Hockey Center Press Box 320-308-5227 Husky Stadium Press Box 320-255-3220 SCSU Athletic Office 320-308-3102 SCSU Hockey Office 320-308-4806 SCSU Equipment Center 320-308-2371 NHC Operations 320-308-3327 NHC Pro Shop 320-308-5103 SCSU Athletic Ticket Office 320-308-2137 1-877-SCSUTIX SCSU Admissions Office 1-877-308-7278 or 320-308-2244
Anne Abicht
Director of Athletic Media Relations Anne Abicht joined the St. Cloud State University staff in January of 1985 as the Sports Information Director. Since arriving on the SCSU campus, the athletic department moved its hockey program to NCAA Division I status, and added three woamen’s sports in women’s ice hockey, soccer and nordic skiing. During this growth period, Abicht has overseen a growth in staff in the department now known as Athletic Media Relations. SCSU has added a part-time office manager, two full-time assistants and two graduate assistants to assist in the coverage of the 21 sport program. She received CoSIDA’s 25-Year Award in July of 2006 and CoSIDA’s Trailblazer Award in July of 2007. Most recently, Abicht was named to the CoSIDA Board of Directors. Abicht graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in mass communications and a minor in journalism. The Burnsville, Minn., native holds a master’s degree in sports management from St. Cloud State. Anne and her husband Dennis Lorsung, reside in St. Cloud.
Tom Nelson
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Athletic Media Relations Staff and Directory
Assistant Director of AMR
Tom Nelson joined the staff at St. Cloud State University as assistant athletic media relations director in 1996. A 1983 graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Ill., Nelson serves as the University’s men’s hockey contact and also coordinates the athletic web site at SCSU. Nelson previously worked at Aurora University and St. John’s University (Minn.) before making the move to St. Cloud State. An active member of CoSIDA, Nelson sits on that group’s Site Selection Committee. He has served as a media coordinator at numerous USA Hockey Player Development Camps and has been the media stewart for the MSHSL Class AA baseball tournament since 1997. A former member of the C.W. McCall Fan Club, Nelson resides in St. Cloud with his wife Colleen and their two children, Lauren and Patrick.
Celest Stang Assistant Director of AMR
Celestine Stang joined the St. Cloud State University staff as the assistant athletic media relations director in December of 2005. Prior to joining the SCSU staff, Stang served as the Sports Information Director at Saint John’s University (Minn.) in nearby Collegeville from August-November of 2005. From 2003 to 2005, Stang served as a graduate assistant in the SCSU Athletic Media Relations office while earning her master’s degree in athletic administration. After playing four years of basketball at SCSU from 1999-2003, Stang graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in sport management and recreation in May of 2003. She has also served as a media coordinator at numerous USA Hockey Player Development Camps and is a member of CoSIDA’s Social Committee. A native of Redwood Falls, Minn., Stang and her husband Jacob reside in St. Augusta, Minn., with their son Andray.
Matt Marek
AMR Graduate Assistant Matt Marek returns to the SCSU Athletic Media Relations staff in 2008-09 as a graduate assistant for his second season. Marek is a graduate of Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting. For the last year, he served as the Media Services Intern at Campbell and was the media contact for women’s soccer, wrestling, women’s swimming and baseball. He was a two-year member of the Campbell University baseball team and played in the Northwoods League in 2004 and 2005, including a stint with the St. Cloud River Bats. Marek is a native of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, where he spends his summers as a youth baseball coach for the Parks and Recreation department.
Patrick McCabe AMR Graduate Assistant
Patrick McCabe also returns to the SCSU staff in 2008-09. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Crookston where he played football and interned in the Sports Information office. A team captain, McCabe earned All-Academic honors and Honorable Mention All-Conference playing honors. He was the 2005-06 recipient of the UMC Student Service Award for service and leadership to the school, co-founder and President of the UMC Sport and Recreation Management Club, a three-time member of the Dean’s List, coordinator for UMC Athletic Awards Banquet and “Snow Bowl”, and named Crookston Student Association Club Representative of the Year. A native of Bloomington, Minn., he has a degree in sport and recreation management and a minor in coaching.
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Dr. Earl H. Potter III University President
Dr. Earl H. Potter III was appointed St. Cloud State University’s 22nd president by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2007.
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President Potter was attracted to Minnesota’s second largest university because it offers an affordable, high-quality education and well-rounded college experience for students who hail from Minnesota and around the world. Under his leadership and a strong commitment to student success, academic distinction, global education, diversity, and community partnerships, the state’s most widely accredited undergraduate university will move forward as the flagship of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SCSU’s newest president came from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, where he had served as executive vice president and provost since 2003. Previously, he was dean of the College of Business at Eastern Michigan University; dean of the School of Management at Lesley University; director for organizational development and employment services at Cornell University; associate dean for academics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy; a fellow for the American Council on Education in the Office of the Chancellor at the University of Colorado; and chief negotiator for management and head of the Department of Economics and Management at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy. President Potter holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology and a master’s degree in psychology, both from the University of Washington; and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with honors from Williams College. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1969 to 1993 and retired at the rank of captain.
Dr. Morris Kurtz Director of Athletics
Dr. Morris Kurtz arrived at St. Cloud State in the fall of 1984 following athletic administrative positions at both Penn State University and Memphis State University. At SCSU he served as Director of Men’s Athletics from 1984 to 1995 and as Director of Athletics of the combined men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletics since 1996. One of Dr. Kurtz’s most significant achievements has been to enhance the department’s fundraising program utilizing innovative solicitation techniques, marketing, promotional strategies and increased community involvement and support. The community support that has developed has been overwhelming. Under Dr. Kurtz’s direction, the Athletic Department has experienced tremendous growth and in doing so has become a rallying point for SCSU faculty, staff, students, alumni, the city of St. Cloud, as well as the surrounding communities throughout Central Minnesota. The Husky Athletic Program has become nationally recognized and has established itself as a competitive force in intercollegiate athletics while producing the highest caliber of student-athletes. Dr. Kurtz, his wife Janell Kurtz, a Professor in the G.R. Herberger College of Business, son David and daughter Stacey, reside in St. Cloud.
Tracy Dill
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Associate Athletic Director
Associate Athletic Director Dr. Sue Becker was named the associate director of athletics/senior women’s administrator for the Huskies in the fall of 2006. She is responsible for directing the internal operations of the SCSU athletic department. Dr. Becker also oversees daily compliance operations in the athletic department. A 1982 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Dr. Becker served as the assistant softball and volleyball coach at Emporia State University (KS) while earning her master’s degree. Dr. Becker served as SCSU head softball coach from 1985 to 1991 and also from 1995 to 1997. She led the Huskies to a 242-162 overall record and two NCAA playoff appearances. From 1991 to 1994, Dr. Becker completed her doctorate degree at Oregon State University. In 1997, Dr. Becker was named the Athletic Department’s compliance officer and she has also served as an associate professor in SCSU’s department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports Science since 1984. At UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Becker was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball and was a volleyball student assistant coach in 1982.
After coaching men’s and women’s track and field and football at St. Cloud State, Tracy Dill was promoted to Associate Athletic Director for Marketing, Promotions and Fundraising in September of 1999. Since that time, he has been responsible for promoting, marketing and fundraising for the 21-sport SCSU athletic department. He has been instrumental in creating added visibility and broadening the SCSU branding program for intercollegiate athletics. Dill joined the SCSU athletic department in 1985 as an assistant football coach. In 1988, in addition to his football responsibilities, he was named head men’s track and field coach. In 1995, he resigned from his football coaching duties and became the head coach for both men’s and women’s track and field. As the men’s track coach, he coached 15 North Central Conference Indoor Track Champions and 19 NCC Outdoor Champions. He coached three NCC Champions each in women’s indoor track and outdoor track. In addition, he coached 21 All-Americans and two National Champions. Dill is a native of Keota, Iowa. He has an undergraduate degree from William Penn College in Iowa and his master’s from St. Cloud State. He and his wife Kristy, along with their two sons, Trey and Tye, reside in St. Cloud.
A native of Stitzer, Wisc., Dr. Becker resides in St. Cloud.
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SCSU H ead C oaches & S taff
Jerry Anderson M & W Tennis
Steve Costanzo Wrestling
Pat Dolan Baseball
Jeremy Frost Nordic Ski
Lori Fish Women’s Basketball
Jeff Giesen Women’s Hockey
Jeff Hegle M & W Swimming and Diving
Becky Heiberger Soccer
Judi Larkin M & W Golf
Patricia Mickow Volleyball
Seth Mischke M & W Track and Field Cross Country
Bob Motzko Men’s Hockey
Kevin Schlagel Men’s Basketball
Paula U’Ren Softball
Scott Underwood Football
Julie Alexander Head Athletic Trainer
Cheryl Boesche Office Administrator
Kay Czarnetzki Equipment Manager
Dr. Bill Hudson Faculty Rep.
John Lewis Assistant A.D.
Jeremiah Minkel Equipment Manager
Chad Sheetz Assistant A.D.
Holly Schmidtbauer Compliance
Scott Schreiner Assistant A.D.
Cindy Terwey Office Administrator
Therese Todd Office Administrator
Terry Tschida AMR Office Administrator Insurance Coordinator Graphic Design
Glen Tuomaala Husky Sports Band Director
Josh Williams Equipment Manager
Travis Zins Strength & Conditioning
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A bout S t . C loud S tate / S t . C loud T raditions St. Cloud State University “A Tradition of Excellence and Opportunity” A Tradition...
St. Cloud State University, located on the banks of the Mississippi River 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis, has a 139-year tradition of excellence and opportunity. In keeping with the needs of a new century, St. Cloud State is an affordable university where students benefit from nationally accredited, top-rated academic programs and cutting-edge technology.
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While it started as a state normal school and remains one of the top 15 producers of teachers in the nation, nationally recognized programs such as Business, Mass Communications and Applied Psychology provide career preparation for many of today’s St. Cloud State graduates. With about 17,000 students from Minnesota, 45 states and 80 foreign countries, St. Cloud State is the second largest and SCSU offers a world-class ed most highly accredited undergraduate ucation at a very affordable price. Listed be university in Minnesota. low are th estimat
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ed comprehen e sive costs (tuitio room & board, n, books and misc . fees) for the 2004-05 school year: Minnesota Re sident: $10,14 0 Out of State Re sident: $15,49 8 (Note: SCSU als o offers tuition reciprocity with students liv ing in Wisconsin , South Dakota, North Dakota and M anitoba.)
The university offers more than 175 majors, minors and pre-professional programs and is one of the few universities in the Upper Midwest with programs in such diverse fields as Aviation, Meteorology and Geographic Information Systems. The university also offers more than 50 master’s degrees and has begun offering doctoral degrees.
St. Cloud State brings significant benefits to its home community. St. Cloud resiSt. Cloud State is committed to being at dents, as well as students, benefit from a the forefront in academic excellence and wide array of opportunities for educational technology. To that end, SCSU built a and cultural enrichment, as well as athletic $32.5 million, state-of-the-art library and and entertainment events. According to a completed the university’s first-ever capi- recent economic impact survey conducted tal campaign. The 235,000-square-foot by the St. Cloud State Department of library, which opened in the fall of 2000, is Economics, the university has a $369 milthe visual centerpiece of the campus and lion annual impact on local retail business. Some other facts about St. Cloud’s fourth the hub of research and learning. largest employer and Minnesota’s largest The university’s physical master plan is and finest publicly-funded undergraduate turning the campus into a more inviting university include: environment, with the addition of a river walk along the Mississippi and trees and A Great University. . . clearly marked entryways along the campus perimeter. The university’s strategic • St. Cloud State is accredited by the North plan provides the blueprint and the capital Central Accrediting Agency, and nearly campaign provides the support to make every one of its services and programs -St. Cloud State one of the top universi- including Business, Mass Communications, ties in the nation while remaining a school Theater, Computer Science, Education, where students receive the same personal Aviation, and Electrical Engineering -- has attention they would at a small college. been recognized by national accrediting agencies in their fields.
• While 90 percent of St. Cloud State students are from Minnesota, the campus also is home to more than 1,000 international students and students from 45 states. • St. Cloud State has more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs of study geared toward career and life preparation. • St. Cloud State students may choose to join any of nearly 250 organizations, many of which stress campus and community volunteer activities. • St. Cloud State offers opportunities for overseas study in 20 countries and a variety of practical internships.
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Did You Know... Facts about the city of St. Cloud and the Central Minnesota region: • 5 colleges & universities • Home to world-renowned gardens • 24 movie theaters • Over 200 restaurants • 5 live theaters • 28 city & county parks • More than 4000 employers • Located in heart of Minnesota’s scenic Central Lakes Region • Major retail center, featuring lively dowtown area and Crossroads Shopping Center Climate Coldest Month: December Hottest Month: July Annual Avg. Rain: 29 inches Annual Avg. Snowfall: 46.8 inches
A bout S t . C loud S tate / S t . C loud T raditions The city of St. Cloud, home to St. Cloud State University, is located in the heart Minnesota’s scenic Central Lakes Region along the wooded banks of the Mississippi and Sauk Rivers -- 65 miles northwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. St. Cloud serves as the commercial and business hub for over 160,000 people and three counties. The area is at the center of Minnesota's fastest growing metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1856, St. Cloud served as a stop on the famed Red River Trail. The city’s location on the Mississippi River, helped St. Cloud grow as a center for the lumber industry. Another local resource closely identified with the region is granite. The first granite in the area was quarried in 1869, and the industry rapidly helped St. Cloud gain the nickname “Granite City.”
In addition to a strong economic environment, St. Cloud offers very ample and diverse opportunities in education, recreation and the arts. Some of those highlights include nearby access to top-notch fishing, camping and hunting; renowned international gardens (across the river from campus); a lively downtown retail and entertainment district and great shopping at the region’s largest mall - Crossroads Center.
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The St. Cloud metropolitan area is comprised of the three counties of Stearns, Benton and Sherburne, and is the political, cultural, commercial, and manufacturing center for all of central Minnesota. Access to St. Cloud is easy, with the city served daily by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak) and airline (Northwest Airlink to Minneapolis-St. Paul) service.
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SCSU students also benefit from the University’s location, which is approximately one hour northwest of the Twin Cities (an easy drive from campus). One of the nation’s great metropolitan areas, Minneapolis-St. Paul offers a bounty of cultural and entertainment opportunities. The Cities are home to world-class museums, theaters, restaurants and one of the largest shopping malls in the world (Mall of America). Sports fans are also in heaven as Minneapolis-St. Paul is home to the Twins (MLB), The Wild (NHL), Timberwolves (NBA), Lynx (WNBA) and Vikings (NFL).
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Look Who Has Attended St. Cloud State • Tyler Arnason, 2001 - currently playing professional hockey for Colorado (NHL). • Todd Bouman, 1996 - member of the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) • Joanne Benson, 1964 - former Lt. Governor of Minnesota and state legislator. • Casey Borer, 2007 - plays professional hockey in the Carolina (NHL) organization. • Dick Bremer, 1977 - play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Twins. • Jay Caldwell, 1998 - sports director at St. Cloud’s Regent Broadcasting. • Tim Conboy, 2003 - plays professional hockey for Carolina (NHL). • Matt Cullen, 1998 - currently playing professional hockey for Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). • Bonnie Henrickson, 1986 - head women’s basketball coach at the University of Kansas. • Jim Eisenreich, 1980 - former major league baseball player. • Jeff Finger, 2003 - currently playing professional hockey for Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL). • Ann Govednik Van Steinburg, 1939 competed in 1932 & 1936 Olympics with U.S. swim team. • Dave and Jim Hazewinkel, 1966 & 1967 - U.S. Olympic wrestling team in 1968 and 1972. • Mark Hartigan, 2002 - member of the 2008 Stanley Cup Champions Detroit Red Wings (NHL). • Brett Hedican, 1992 - currently playing professional hockey for 2006 Stanley Cup Champs, Carolina Hurricanes (NHL). • Ralph Heimdahl, 1930- creator and producer of the Bugs Bunny cartoons. • Larry Heinemi, 1965 - professional wrestler, who competed as Lars Anderson. • Tami and Toni Jameson, 1990 - participated in 1992 Olympics in team handball. • Joe Jensen, 2006 - plays professional hockey in the Carolina (NHL) organization. • Ryan Malone, 2003 - currently playing professional hockey for Tampa Bay (NHL). • Clay Matvick, 1996 - sports personality for ESPNU out of Minneapolis-St. Paul. • Joe Motzko, 2003 - currently playing professional hockey in the Washington D.C. (NHL) organization. • Van Nelson, 1968 - educator, member of 1968 USA Olympic track team. • Jim Olander, 2003 - radio voice of the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL). • Mark Parrish, 1998 - currently playing professional hockey for Minnesota (NHL). • Jeff Passolt, 1981 - news anchor for KMSP (Ch. 9) in Minneapolis-St. Paul. • Reggie Perkins, 1988 - played for the Harlem Globetrotters. • John Tobler, 1969 - former member of U.S. national diving team. A national and world diving champion. • Duvie Westcott, 2001 - currently playing professional hockey in the Columbus (NHL) organization. • Les Wolff. 1966 - professional wrestler who compete as Buddy Wolf.
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A thletic F acilities FIRST CLASS PROGRAMS, FIRST CLASS FACILITIES St. Cloud State University's tradition of excellence in athletics is mirrored by the many outstanding athletic facilities that are featured on the SCSU campus. The majority of SCSU's home sporting events take place at the following locations on campus: Halenbeck Hall, Husky Stadium, Selke Field, Dick Putz Field, and the National Hockey Center. Selke Field is the home to Husky softball, which placed third in the nation in 2004. The softball diamond is located in the southeast corner of the Selke Field athletic complex. Bleachers and two dugouts complete the playing area. In addition, the SCSU baseball team has a practice field at Selke, and SCSU students use the facility for intramural soccer and touch football.
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The newest addition to the SCSU facilities list is Husky Stadium, which opened in September 2004. This multi-purpose facility offers seating for 4,198 spectators and is the home to SCSU football and soccer. The field overlooks the scenic Mississippi River and features a state-of-the-art synthetic playing surface along with lights for night play. In the winter months, the field is covered with an inflatable bubble that provides an outstanding practice space for many of the SCSU athletic teams and SCSU’s recreation sports programs. Other features of the facility include a press box, President’s Suite, concession stands, ticket booths and bathroom facilities. The stadium is connected to Halenbeck Hall by a new student recreation facility that features a massive fitness center, climbing walls, classrooms, dance studios, snack bar, office space and storage locations.
SCSU’s Halenbeck Hall Halenbeck Hall was completed and dedicated in 1965. The main gymnasium of Halenbeck Hall has a seating capacity of 6,451. Volleyball, men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and swimming all compete in the main area of Halenbeck. In the summer of 2001, a new wooden floor, arena seating and scoreboard were installed, which makes Halenbeck one of the best courts in the NCC. The Halenbeck Aquatics Center has seating capacity for 500 spectators. Its features include a six-lane pool and a diving well with one and three meter boards. Halenbeck Hall is home to the SCSU Athletic Hall of Fame, which was completed in the spring of 1996. The Hall of Fame is located in the south lobby of the main gymnasium and houses the Hall of Fame plaques, as well as trophy cases for each of the Huskies' sports. The building also houses several classrooms, a complete computer lab and offices for the coaches and athletic administrative staff. Halenbeck Hall South was completed in 1980. It provides SCSU with an indoor training facility for track, soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis. The major feature of Halenbeck South is an activity center and multiple purpose area bordered by a running track. A new surface was installed in the Halenbeck South Fieldhouse during the summer of 2006. The facility also houses six regulation size racquetball courts, a wrestling practice room, intramural offices, climbing wall and a human performance laboratory. To the east of Halenbeck and Halenbeck South are outdoor tennis courts. SCSU's nordic ski team practices at nearby Riverside Park, which is located directly across the Mississippi River from the SCSU campus. The Mississippi River also provides many recreation opportunities for the outdoor sports enthusiast, including fishing, canoeing and hiking.
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The National Hockey Center The National Hockey Center is home to Husky hockey and opened its doors in December of 1989. Its main features include two Olympic size sheets of ice measuring 200' by 100'. The main rink has a seating capacity for 5,763 fans and sports five VIP boxes located on the east end of the arena. Twelve lockerrooms, a fully-equipped athletic training room, a fitness center, an equipment and drying room, a players lounge, classroom, manager's office, coaches offices and two Zambonis fill the lower level. Baseball is played at the St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex, located at the west end of St. Cloud. The complex features two of the finest baseball fields in the state - Dick Putz Field and Joe Faber Field. St. Cloud State athletes have access to two weight training rooms. Athletes can train in the well-equipped, spacious, free weight rooms in Halenbeck and the NHC. Previous page (top to bottom): Halenbeck Hall Aquatic Center, Halenbeck Hall Main Gymnasium, St. Cloud State Student Fitness Center, and Halenbeck Hall South Fieldhouse, inside the dome that covers Husky Stadium during the winter months. This page (top to bottom): Husky Stadium packed for another SCSU football game in the fall, inside the locker room, Dick Putz Field, Selke Field, main rink inside the National Hockey Center, and the outside view of the National Hockey Center.
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Jeff Hegle begins his eighth season on the deck as the head swimming and diving coach for the men’s and women’s programs at St. Cloud State University in 2008-09. Assisting Hegle this year is diving coach Tracy Torgerson, and Jimerson Eiden graduate assistant coaches Jackie Vieau and Mike Wood. In his seven seasons with SCSU, Hegle has led the Huskies to numerous NCAA Championship Meets consistently finishing among the best in the country. Last season, the Husky women earned a 20th place finish after earning 50 points at the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships, while the SCSU men’s team placed 15th at the Championships with 98 points.
said Coach Hegle. “I’m excited to see the precedents that he and Nate (Jimerson) will set this season, not only for our own squad, but for the entire country.” Returning for his second season in the Cardinal and Black is Brad Nesheim. Nesheim gained valuable experience last season and charted his top score of 305.80 on the one-meter at the Husky Invite in Nov. of 2007. “Brad (Nesheim) will do a great job of rounding out our excellent group of divers this season,” said Coach Hegle. The newest face on the boards this season for the SCSU men is Tyler Dahlen. Dahlen was a three-time letter winner for the Coon Rapids Cardinals in high school and was a top-15 diver in the state of Minnesota during his prep career. SCSU’s men’s swimmers welcome back four seniors, 11 juniors and seven sophomores. The senior class includes: Anthony Buhr (Minneapolis), Mitchel Dickison (Faribault), Jordan Michaels (Thief River Falls), Alex Olp (Oregon, Wis.) and Adam Sebestyen (Munich, Germany). Buhr joins the squad as a transfer from former North Central Conference rival, the University of North Dakota. A two-time All-American last season in the 200 free relay (second) and the 200 medley relay (fourth), Buhr was a NCC Champion in the 50 free.
The highlight of the new season is the return of two“Anthony (Buhr) is an excellent time National Champion, Nate swimmer and will make an immeJimerson (Apple Valley). A team diate impact on our squad this co-captain and three-time North season,” said Coach Hegle. “We Central Conference Diver of the are excited to have him join the Year, the senior was a weekly Husky team.” highlight all season long in 200708, and on the greatest stage Dickison, who charted Honorof the season at the 2008 NCAA able Mention All-Conference Division II Championships, he was status last season, returns as the best he has ever been. A sixone of the top sprinters on time All-American, Jimerson earned , n o i p m a h the squad and will serve as his first national title with a 520.75 C l Nationoan a team co-captain. “Mitch on the one-meter board. Two nights e m i T o rs e w T m i s J ’ (Dickison) has a great shot to later he completed the sweep with a U e t Na SCS qualify for Nationals this season,” said Coach 546.15 on the three-meter. His threeHegle. meter score was only 10 points shy of the national meet record of 556.40 set in 1994. At Olp returns for his senior stint after seeing most of his action in the conclusion of the Championship Meet, Jimerson became the 100 and 200 fly as a junior. “Alex (Olp) is a strong swimthe first Husky in school history to be named the 2008 NCAA mer and provides us with excellent depth in the fly,” said Coach Division II Male Diver of the Year. Hegle. “Nate (Jimerson) is arguably the top diver in the nation,” said The fourth and final Coach Hegle. “As a six-time All-American and two-time National senior to return to the Champion, Nate is a great leader, both on and off the deck.” deck in 2008-09 is Munich, Germany naJoining Jimerson on the boards this season is senior Ross tive, Adam Sebestyen. Eiden (Rosemount), sophomore Brad Nesheim (Edina) and first The senior swam at year Tyler Dahlen (Coon Rapids). the UW-Eau Claire/ UW-Stevens Point The Huskies will fashion one of the best tandems in the country meet and the Husky this season with Eiden and Jimerson. A four-time All-American, Invite last season as a Eiden is coming off a two-time All-American showing at the junior. “We are excited 2008 NCAA Championships. for Adam (Sebestyen) Jacobs Dickison to round out four years “Ross (Eiden) is healthy and back for another strong season,”
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The junior class consists of Kyle Cordry (Las Cruces, N.M.), Matt Dahly (Bismarck, N.D.), Matt Girard (Bloomington), Jacob Goergen (Mandan, N.D.) Brian Jacobs Cordry Schlup (Clive, Iowa), Alex Milberger (Casper, Wyo.), Landon Mishler (Kenai, Alaska), Jim Schlup (Manhattan, Kan.), Justin Vandenberg (Hutchinson), Nick Weaver (Marshall, Mich.) and Matt Youngers (Oronoco). A four-time All-American Honorable Mention as a part of the 200 free (1:23.70), 400 free (3:05.38), 800 free (6:55.42) and 200 medley (1:37.40) relay teams, Cordry earned three AllNCC awards last season in the 100 free, 50 free and 200 free. He also won the final NCC Championship in the 100 free and set the SCSU school record in the process with a 45.95 time. The Las Cruces native also set an SCSU record in the 200 free at the NCAA DII Championships, finishing in 1:41.61. “Kyle (Cordry) has a great shot at qualifying for Nationals in his individual events again,” said Coach Hegle. Dahly is back for his junior campaign after gaining NCC Honorable Mention status last season in the 200 breaststroke. “Matt (Dahly) is an excellent all-around swimmer and has the capabilities to swim multiple events and score points for us this season,” said Coach Hegle. Girard and Goergen are the next two juniors on the active roster. Girard is coming off a medical red-shirt season in 2007-08, while Goergen was a four-time Honorable Mention All-American last year for his part Buhr on the 200 free relay Michaels (13th / 1:23.70), 400 free relay (13th / 3:05.38), 200 medley relay (14th / 1:34.70) and 800 free relay (15th / 6:55.42). “Matt (Girard) returns healthy this season and will do well for us in the mid-distance events this year,” said Coach Hegle. In regards to Goergen, who helped set school records with the 400 free relay and 800 free relay teams with the times at the NCC Championships in 2008, Coach Hegle said, “Jacob (Goergen) is our top sprinter and returning fly swimmer and we have high hopes of him returning to the National Meet this spring.” Brian Jacobs and Jim Schlup are both back, serving as a team co-captains this year. “Brian (Jacobs) is a great leader for us and will give us depth in the back this season,” said Coach Hegle. Schlup swam all freestyle races from the 50 meter to 1000 as a junior. “Jim (Schlup) will be another great leader for us this season and provides us with great depth in the distance events,” said Coach Hegle. Milberger and Mishler return in the distance and free events. An
NCC Honorable Mention swimmer, Milberger tallied his lone win of the season last year on Jan. 18 in the 1000 free (10:32.68) as part of the Huskies 221-18 victory over Saint John’s University. “Alex (Milberger) is one of our top distance swimmers are we are happy to have him back this year,” said Coach Hegle. Mishler made his lone appearance of the year last season in at the Saint John’s meet with a second place finish in the 200 free relay, touching the wall in 1:35.09. “Landon (Mishler) will be a healthy boost this season in the sprint events after coming off a medical red-shirt season,” said Coach Hegle. The trio of Vandenberg, Weaver and Youngers rounds out the junior group in 2008-09. Vandenberg and Weaver both compete in the breaststroke, while Youngers is an IM-er. “Justin (Vandenberg) and Nick (Weaver) are two of our top breast sprinters, while Matt (Youngers) is one of the team’s top IM’ers and 200 flyers,” said Coach Hegle. The Huskies have six student-athletes back for their second seasons as sophomores. Those swimmers include: Logan Carpenter (Superior, Wis.), Kyle Green (Bettendorf, Iowa), Justin Nelson (Richfield), Joe Palmersten (St. Cloud), John Rosier (Biwabik) and Joe Spann (North Pole, Alaska). Carpenter earned three All-Conference nods in the 200 breast (fourth / 2:10.40), 100 breast (fifth / 59.79) and the 200 IM (sixth / 1:57.81) during his rookie stint and also set a team-best mark in the 400-medley relay squad, clocking in at 3:33.10. “Logan (Carpenter) is definitely one of our best returners in the breast and IM events,” said Coach Hegle. Green was named the NCC Freshman of the Year after taking home four All-Conference honors in the 200 IM (third / 1:54.65), 400 IM (third / 4:10.79), 100 back (fourth / 52.83) and the 200 back (sixth / 2:15.65) in 2008. “Without a doubt, Kyle (Green) is one of our top IM and back swimmers and he has a legit chance at qualifying for Nationals this season,” said Coach Hegle. Justin Nelson earned Honorable Mention All-NCC honors in the 100 back (seventh / 54.32) and 200 back (eighth / 2:00.75) last season and saw much of his action in the 200 and 400 medley relays and 100 and 200 back. “Justin (Nelson) is excellent Sebestyen Olp in the backstroke and we can count on him to score points for us every meet,” said Coach Hegle. Palmersten vies a return to the SCSU pool deck after swimming in the 100 and 200 breast and 100 fly at a majority of his meets as a rookie. “Joe (Palmersten) is an incredible breast and fly swimmer and we are very excited to see him swim this season,” said Coach Hegle. Rosier and Spann fulfill the sophomore class in 2008-09. Rosier swam to an NCC Honorable Mention nod in the 1650 free (11th / 17:50.48) last season while Spann earned two All-Conference nods with fifth place finishes in the 100 (53.44) and 200 fly (1:58.40), and sported the Huskies top time in the 200 fly with
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of successful swimming at SCSU,” said Coach Hegle.
2008-09 S eason O utlook his performance at the NCC Championships. “John (Rosier) and Joe (Spann) both provide great depth for us this year, as John is a top distance swimmer for us and Joe is our top 200 fly swimmer,” said Coach Hegle. Fresh faces to the Husky men’s swim team include 11 studentathletes in: Andrew Fields (Deer Park, Tex.), Andrew Fuller (Faribault), Joel Gregory (Richmond), Zac Hanson (Holmen, Wis.), Zac Henderson (Lawrence, Kan.), Paul Hoffmann (Mexico City, Mexico), Alex Jaholkowski (Papillion, Neb.), Christian Nasset (Fargo, N.D.), David Nedrud (Granite Falls), Mitchell Pruss (Norfolk, Neb.) and Robb Rotramel (Ramsey). “This is without a doubt the top recruited men’s class of my tenure here at SCSU,” said Coach Hegle. “These student-athletes are well-rounded, will cover multiple events and are saturated with talent.”
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The St. Cloud State University women’s swimming and diving teams return six seniors, 10 juniors and three sophomores. Leading the way this season will be senior co-captains Kelsey Berkeland (Coon Rapids), Sarah Burnell (Oshkosh, Wolfrum Johnson Wis.), Becky Johnson (Columbus, Neb.) and Jordan Wolfrum (Longmont, Colo.). Berkeland is back for her final stint after garnering All-American accolades in the one and three-meter boards last season at the NCAA Championships. The Coon Rapids native finished third on the three-meter (409.85) and fifth on the one-meter (380.25), marking her best score of the season. “Kelsey (Berkeland) is a good leader with valuable experience on the boards and we expect her to become a four-time All-American before her time is done here at SCSU,” said Coach Hegle. Joining Berkeland on the diving boards this season is junior Annie McNallan (Coon Rapids), sophomore Cassi Mrozek (Inver Grove Heights) and first years Allison Tracy (Minot, N.D.) and Nikki Weber (Sauk Rapids). McNallan earned All-Conference Honorable Mention notice on both the one-meter (325.50) and three-meter (329.95) boards last season at the NCC Championship Meet. “Annie (McNallan) provides us with McNallan great depth on the boards and we will look to her to fill the shoes of Kendra Willis, who graduated last season as a three-time All-American,” said Coach Hegle. Mrozek bids a return for her sophomore stint after she garnered two All-NCC Honorable Mention accolades, placing ninth at the NCC Championships in both the one-meter (327.55) and three-meter (356.05) diving events, each personal best marks. “Cassie (Mrozek) has a lot of potential and we look for her to be the next to qualify for the National Meet,” said Coach Hegle. Seniors Sarah Burnell (Oshkosh, Wis.), Becky Johnson (Columbus, Neb.) and Jordan Wolfrum (Longmont, Colo.) will cocaptain the swimmers in the pool this season. Burnell
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is coming off her junior campaign were she tabbed All-NCC Honorable Mention in four events with a 7th place finish in the 400 IM (4:41.74), a pair of eighth pace tallies in the 1000 free (10:47.04) and the 1650 free (18:04.32), and an 11th place finish in the 500 free (5:17.27). “Sarah (Burnell) is our top returning distance swimmer,” said Coach Hegle. “A school record holder in the 1000 free, Sarah has a great opportunity to be the one of the top distance swimmers at our Championships this season.” Johnson and Wolfrum are back and will look to compete in the fly and IM events. “Becky (Johnson) is an excellent leader with outstanding work ethic. She is the complete package,” said Coach Hegle of Johnson, who set season highs at the NCC Championships last year in the 50 free (26.17) and 100 free (57.90), placing 26th and 28th respectively. Wolfrum on the other hand set season bests at the NCC Championships in the 200 IM (2:15.89), the 100 breast (1:13.08), and the 200 breast (2:41.77). “Jordan (Wolfrum) is an outstanding student-athlete and we are confident that she is going to have a break-out season this year,” said Coach Hegle.
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Elizabeth Lopez and Laura Seidenkranz wrap up the senior group. Lopez became an All-Conference performer with her sixth place finish in the 200 back at the NCC Championships, touching the wall in 2:10.18, while Seidenkranz is coming off a medical red-shirt
season. “The school record holder in the 200 backstroke, Elizabeth (Lopez) is hands down one of our top backstroke swimmers on the squad,” said Coach Hegle. “We are excited for Laura (Seidenkranz) to compete this year,” said Coach Hegle. “She brings a wealth of experience and maturity to the mid-distance events.” Alisha Blaydes (Elk River), Katie Brueggemann (Grafton, Wis.), Megan Cotton (Racine, Wis.), Bethany Fuller (Faribault), Cathy Haen (Eveleth), Angela Schroeder (Roseville), Kelly Vieau (Delano), Aubrey Welp (Des Moines, Iowa) and Alison Weske (Sun Prairie, Wis.) all make up SCSU’s second largest class as juniors. Blaydes returns as one of the top sprinters on the Husky squad. As a sophomore, she became a two-time All-America Honorable Mention as she swam on a pair of top-16 relays at the 2008 NCAA Championship Meet. “After having a great offseason, Alisha (Blaydes) has an excellent shot at breaking the school record in the 100 and 200 free this year,” said Coach Hegle. Brueggemann is back on the pool after she earned All-NCC Honorable Mention with an eighth place finish in the 200 breaststroke (2:29.14) and a 10th place tally in the 400 IM (4:47.81). “Katie (Brueggemann) is one of our top IM returners this year,” said Coach Hegle. Cotton and Fuller are the next two swimmers on the junior list. Cotton grabbed first place honors three times on the season swimming the second leg of the 200 free relay, while Fuller earned seven top-10 tallies on relays last season. “Megan
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The school record holder in the 100 back, Cathy Haen is back for her junior season after her 100 back performance earned her All-Conference accolades. Also at the 2008 NCC Championships, Haen set season highs in the 50 free (25.45) finishing 19th, the 200 back (2:14.63) coming in 16th place and in the 200 medley relay (1:49.54), where the team touched the wall in sixth place. “Cathy (Haen) is a strong swimmer for us, especially as a school record holder, and she will have a great season this year,” said Coach Hegle. Returning in the breaststroke event is Schroeder, who had by far her best performance of the season at the TYR/CollegeSwimming.com Classic on Nov. 30-Dec. 1 where she set personal best times in every race she swam. “We are looking for big things from Angela (Schroeder) this year,” said Coach Hegle. A two-time All-America Honorable Mention swimmer, Kelly Vieau is back for her junior season after earning All-NCC Honorable Mention nods her sophomore stint. “Kelly (Vieau) is a talented swimmer and we’re excited to see her excel this year,” said Coach Hegle.
free (25.27), and the 100 back (1:04.45), placing seventh, 10th and 20th. “April (Greene) will have to step up in the sprint events this year due to the graduation of Erin Lannon,” said Coach Hegle. “We expect big things from Nikki (Bakke) in the backstroke this year and are excited for her to get a year of collegiate experience under her belt,” said Coach Hegle. Stepping onto the deck for the first time in the Cardinal and Black are first years: Amber Alexander (Minot, N.D.), Jenny Gajewski (Wausau, Wis.), Diana Gehrman (St. Charles, Ill.), Kirsten Koetter (Melrose), Chelsea Lehse (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Naomi Muckler (Eagan), Rebecca Newgren (Lakeville), Kelsey Noah (Charles City, Iowa), Caitlin Pardi (Muskego, Wis.), Allison Tracy (Minot, N.D.), Jordan VanEgeren (Green Bay, Wis.), Erin Walter (Lakewood, Colo.), Nikki Weber (Sauk Rapids) and Angie Wieden (Stillwater). “Like the men’s side, this is one of the top first year recruiting classes in my eight years here,” said Coach Hegle in regards to his 14 first year women student-athletes. “We have individuals in every event to add depth, which will enable even more women to qualify for Nationals.” The Huskies return to the deck on Friday and Saturday, October 3-4, for an Intersquad Meet in Halenbeck Hall’s Aquatic Center. The following weekend, SCSU will host the annual Alumni Meet on Oct. 11. True competition begins on Oct. 17-18, when SCSU’s women swimmers and divers travel to Moorhead for the MSU Moorhead Invite. The SCSU men will begin outside competition on Oct. 25 when both the men’s and women’s Husky teams travel to Eau Claire, Wis., for the University of WisconsinEau Claire Open.
The duo of Aubrey Welp and Alison Weske round out the junior group in 2008-09. Welp posted her lone win of the season on Jan. 25 in 1000 free when she touched the wall in 11:13.15. Weske swam to All-America Honorable Mention status at the NCAA Championships last March with a 15th place finish in the 200 free relay (1:37.85) and a 16th place mark as the anchor of the 800 free relay (8:02.01). “We are looking for Aubrey (Welp) to step up and be one of the top distance swimmers at our Championships,” said Coach Hegle. “As for Alison (Weske), she will be a strong returner in the fly and will look for her national qualifying experience to bring her back to the NCAA Championships this year,” said Hegle.
“Although we don’t have the North Central Conference Championships anymore, we will still be attending a highly competitive SCSU’s meet in Omaha, Neb., on Elizabeth Barbee (Hartland, Wis.) senior c Feb. 18-21, for our Champiand April Greene (Sun Prairie, and Kels aptains Sa rah ey Berk onship Meet and opportuniWis.) suit up for their sophomore eland (b Burnell (top p ottom p h campaigns, while Nikki Bakke (Hutchinson) hoto). oto) ties to qualify for the National Meet,” said Coach Hegle. is ready for her first year of collegiate competition after redshirting during the 2007-08 season. Expected to participate in that regional meet, which has yet to be named, is St. Cloud State University, University of Barbee’s first career win came on Oct. 27 as the second leg of South Dakota, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Northern the 400 freestyle relay that finished in 3:41.54 and helped the State University, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Colorado ColHuskies to a meet sweep of UW-Eau Claire (180-63) and UWlege and Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Stevens Point (144.40-95.50). “Elizabeth (Barbee) will definitely be a force in the 200 fly this season,” said Coach Hegle. In the final meet of the season at the Minnesota Challenge, Greene set three career bests in the 100 free (55.57), the 50
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(Cotton) will be able to fill in all strokes, while Bethany (Fuller) will provide us with great depth in the backstroke,” said Coach Hegle.
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• 8th season as head coach at SCSU • Former captain of the Husky men’s swim team (1991-92) • 1993 Graduate of St. Cloud State University Jeff Hegle begins his eighth season on the deck as the head swimming and diving coach for the men’s and women’s programs at St. Cloud State University in 2008-09.
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
In his seven seasons with SCSU he has led the Huskies to numerous NCAA Championship meets consistently finishing among the best in the country. This year, the Husky women earned a 20th place finish after earning 50 points at the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships. SCSU’s men’s team placed 15th at the Championships with 98 points. Coach Hegle, along with former diving coach Nate Brisley, helped coach SCSU’s junior diver Nate Jimerson to national titles in both the one-meter and three-meter boards in 2008. Jimerson tallied a 520.75 score on the one-meter and two nights later completed the Championship sweep with a 546.15 on the three-meter. Jimerson’s three-meter score was only 10 points away from the national meet record of 556.40 set in 1994. To add to his list of accolades, Jimerson was also named the 2008 NCAA Division II Male Diver of the Year at the conclusion of the Championship Meet. In the final North Central Conference Championship meet, the Husky men gave their best effort, but met up with a very strong North Dakota team that was able to hold off the Huskies and claim the NCC Title. The SCSU men finished in second place for the second year in a row behind UND. The SCSU women’s also posted the same finish as last season when they took foruth in the team competition. Coach Hegle also led three Husky individuals to NCC Championships in 2007-08, and for the second year in a row, Nate Jimerson was named the NCC Diver of the Year. Academically, the Huskies posted a league best 23 student-athletes on the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll. During the 2006-07 season the women’s team finished 19th at the championship meet while the men fell just outside the top twenty at 21st. The best finish for the Husky women came in 2004 when they finished 11th at the NCAA meet. Coach Hegle also guided them to 12th place finishes in 2005 and 2006 as well as a 13th place finish in 2003 and a 16th in 2002. The men had their best finish in 2006 when they finished 19th, and also recorded 21st place finishes at both the 2004 and 2005 NCAA’s. Two seasons ago at the North Central Conference Championship meet the SCSU men finished in second place for the second straight season, while the women finished in fourth place after finishing third in 2006. The University of North Dakota swept the meet taking home top honors for both the men and the women. Hegle is a familiar name to SCSU athletics, as he was a graduate assistant coach to the swimming and diving program for two seasons (1993-95) and is a former Husky swimmer. Hegle captained the SCSU men’s swimming and diving team during the 1991-92 season. He received an undergraduate degree in social studies and secondary education in 1993. He earned a master’s degree in special education at SCSU. At St. Cloud State, Hegle was an Admissions Ambassador for three years and a University Award of Excellence in Leadership nominee. From 1997 until his appointment at SCSU, Hegle had been the girls swim coach at Monticello High School. He joined the Monticello program in 1995 as the assistant swim coach for boys and girls. He has also coached the Monticello Swim Club. Along with his duties as head swimming and diving coach, Hegle is the SAAC and Life Skills Director at SCSU. Hegle, a native of Melrose, Minn., is married to former SCSU volleyball standout Christin Broich. Together they have three daughters, Caitlin, Tessa, and Molly.
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The best time to contact Head Coach Jeff Hegle is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00- 1:30 pm or Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-1:30 pm. He can be reached by calling (320) 308-4266 or the Athletic Media Relations Office can arrange interviews at (320) 308-2141 - ask for Celest Stang or Pat McCabe.
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Tracy TORGERSON
Tracy Torgerson joins Coach Hegle’s staff in 2008 as diving coach for the Huskies. She comes to SCSU from the Sauk Rapids-Rice school district where she had been the head diving coach for the past six seasons. There she was section 3A boy’s diving coach of the year four times in 2003, ‘04, ‘06, and ‘07 and had a five year run as Section 3A girls diving coach of the year from 2003-07. Torgerson is a 2002 product of the University of Minnesota where she graduated with degrees in both Kinesiology and Spanish as well as a minor in coaching. She then went on to St. Cloud State University where she received her Graduate Licensure in Special Education in 2006. At Minnesota, Torgerson was a four-year member of the swimming and diving team from 1997 to 2001 and was a member of the Golden Gophers 1999 and 2000 Big Ten Championship squads. In 2000 she was the Big Ten silver medalist in three-meter diving and became an All-American in one-meter diving. The 2001 team captain still holds the University of Minnesota record for one-meter diving. In 1999 and 2000 Torgerson was also a member of the Minnesota track and field team. A St. Cloud native and Tech High School Graduate, Torgerson and her husband Jeremy reside in Sauk Rapids with their daughter Lilly.
Jackie VIEAU
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Jackie Vieau, returns to the deck for her second season with the Huskies in 2008-09. A native of Delano, Minn., Vieau is also pursuing her masters degree in early childhood special education. A 2007 graduate of SCSU with a degree in communication disorders, Vieau swam under the helm of head coach Jeff Hegle from 2002-2006. As a Husky, Vieau was a four-time NCAA All-American and the 2006 and 2005 North Central Conference Champion in the 100 free and 400 free relay. In 2004, she swam on the NCC Championship 200 and 400 free relay teams. Vieau earned her third All-American honor of her career with a seventh place 400 free relay national finish in 2005. There she also competed on three other relays at the national championships, as well as the individual 100 and 200 free. Vieau holds school records as a member of the 200, 400, and 800 free relay teams. She is also a member of the 400 free relay team that holds the current NCC record of 3:30.56. Vieau was named NCC Swimmer of the Week on Nov. 2, 2004 and Feb. 1, 2005.
Mike WOOD
Assistant Coach
Mike Wood joins the SCSU swimming and diving coaching staff for the first time in 2008-09 as a graduate assistant coach. A native of Chaska, Minn., Wood swam for current Huskies head coach Jeff Hegle from 2000-2004. As a student-athlete, Wood was a conference member three years and was voted Most Improved after the 2002-03 season. After graduating with a bachelor’s of science in marketing from SCSU, Wood worked for Cintas (FAS) from 2005-08. During that stint, Wood was the head club coach at Barracuda Aquatics Club for one season, and also served as a club coach for the West Express swim team for three years. Wood is working towards a master’s degree in sport management at SCSU and currently resides in St. Cloud.
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Above: Two-time National Champion Nate Jimerson, with former diving coach, Nate Brisley - courtesy of Bill Pape
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Amber Alexander ....................... FY ................... Breast . ............................................Minot, ND Nikki Bakke . .............................. RFY . .................. Back ...................................... Hutchinson, MN Elizabeth Barbee ........................ So. .................... Free ............................................Hartland, WI Kelsey Berkeland ........................Sr. .................... Diving ...................................Coon Rapids, MN Alisha Blaydes .............................Jr. .......................Fly ........................................... Elk River, MN Katie Brueggemann . ...................Jr. ....................... IM ................................................Grafton, WI Sarah Burnell . .............................Sr. .................. Distance ........................................ Oshkosh, WI Megan Cotton ..............................Jr. ..................... Free .............................................. Racine, WI Bethany Fuller .............................Jr. .................. Distance ....................................... Faribault, MN Jenny Gajewski .......................... FY ..................... Free ............................................ Wausau, WI Diana Gehrman .......................... FY .................. Distance ...................................... St. Charles, IL April Greene ............................... So. .................... Free ........................................Sun Prairie, WI Cathy Haen .................................Jr. ..................... Back ............................................ Eveleth, MN Becky Johnson ............................Sr. .......................Fly ..........................................Columbus, NE Kirsten Koetter . .......................... FY .......................Fly .............................................Melrose, MN Chelsea Leshe ........................... FY ..................... Free .........................................Scottsdale, AZ Elizabeth Lopez ...........................Sr. ..................... Back ................................................. Allen, TX Annie McNallan ...........................Jr. .................... Diving ...................................Coon Rapids, MN Cassi Mrozek . ............................ So. ................... Diving ....................... Inver Grove Heights, MN Naomi Muckler ........................... FY .................. Distance ...........................................Eagan, MN Becky Newgren .......................... FY .................... Sprint ......................................... Lakeville, MN Kelsey Noah ............................... FY .................. Distance .................................... Charles City, IA Caitlin Pardi ................................ FY ..................... Back ...........................................Muskego, WI Angela Schroeder . ......................Jr. .................... Breast . .......................................Roseville, MN Laura Seidenkranz ......................Sr. .................. Distance .....................................Shoreview, MN Allison Tracy ............................... FY .................... Diving ...............................................Minot, ND Jordan VanEgeren . .................... FY .................... Breast . ......................................Green Bay, WI Kelly Vieau ..................................Jr. ..................... Free .............................................Delano, MN Erin Walter . ................................ FY .................. Distance ..................................... Lakewood, CO Nikki Weber ................................ FY .................... Diving ...................................Sauk Rapids, MN Aubrey Welp ................................Jr. .................. Distance .....................................Des Moines, IA Alison Weske . .............................Jr. .......................Fly .........................................Sun Prairie, WI Angie Wieden ............................. FY .................. Distance .......................................Stillwater, MN Jordan Wolfrum ...........................Sr. .................... Breast . ......................................Longmont, CO William Anzion............................. FY...................... Free.............................. Mendota Heights, MN Anthony Buhr . .............................Sr. ..................... Free ..................................... Minneapolis, MN Logan Carpenter ........................ So. . .................. Breast . ......................................... Superior, WI Kyle Cordry . ................................Jr. ..................... Free ...................................... Las Cruces, NM Tyler Dahlen ............................... FY .................... Diving ...................................Coon Rapids, MN Matt Dahly ...................................Jr. .................... Breast . .......................................Bismarck, ND Mitchel Dickison ..........................Sr. ..................... Free .......................................... Faribault, MN Ross Eiden ..................................Sr. .................... Diving .....................................Rosemount, MN Andrew Fields . ........................... FY ..................... Back ......................................... Deer Park, TX Andrew Fuller ............................. FY ..................... Free .......................................... Faribault, MN Matt Girard ..................................Jr. .................... Breast . ................................. Bloomington, MN Jacob Goergen ............................Jr. .......................Fly .............................................Mandan, ND Kyle Green ................................. So. ...................... IM ............................................ Bettendorf, IA Joel Gregory ............................... FY ..................... Free ........................................ Richmond, MN Zac Hanson ................................ FY ..................... Free ............................................. Holmen, WI Zac Henderson ........................... FY .......................Fly ...........................................Lawrence, KS Paul Hoffmann . .......................... FY ..................... Back ...................................... Mexico City, MX Brian Jacobs . ..............................Sr. ..................... Back ...................................................Clive, IA Alex Jaholkowski ........................ FY .................... Breast . ........................................ Papillion, NE Nate Jimerson .............................Sr. .................... Diving ....................................Apple Valley, MN Jordan Michaels ......................... RS . .....................Fly ............................... Thief River Falls, MN Alex Milberger .............................Jr. .................. Distance ..........................................Casper, WY Landon Mishler ............................Jr. ..................... Free ................................................ Kenai, AK Christian Nasset ......................... FY .................... Breast . ............................................ Fargo, ND David Nedrud ............................. FY ..................... Free ....................................Granite Falls, MN Justin Nelson .............................. So. .................... Back ...........................................Richfield, MN Brad Nesheim . ........................... So. ................... Diving .............................................. Edina, MN Alex Olp .......................................Sr. .......................Fly ...............................................Oregon, WI Joe Palmersten .......................... So. ................... Breast . .......................................St. Cloud, MN Mitchell Pruss ............................. FY .......................Fly ...............................................Norfolk, NE John Rosier ................................ So. .................... Free ............................................Biwabik, MN Robb Rotramel ........................... FY ..................... Free ........................................... Ramsey, MN Jim Schlup ...................................Jr. ..................... Free ........................................ Manhattan, KS Adam Sebestyen .........................Sr. .................... Breast . .................................Munich, Germany Joe Spann .................................. So. ......................Fly ......................................... North Pole, AK Justin Vandenberg . .....................Jr. .................... Breast . ................................... Hutchinson, MN Matt Verwey..................................Jr....................Back / IM................................ Red Deer, Alberta Nick Weaver ................................Jr. .................... Breast . ......................................... Marshall, MI Matt Youngers .............................Jr. ....................... IM .............................................Oronoco, MN
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Kelsey Berkeland
Senior • Diving Coon Rapids, Minnesota • Coon Rapids High School
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2007-08: Junior season…became a two-time All-American with her performance at the NCAA Championships in March…on Mar. 12 earned a third place NCAA finish in three-meter diving with a 409.85 and two days later on Mar. 14 earned a fifth place finish on the on-meter with a 380.25 leading the Huskies to a 20th place NCAA finish…one-meter score was her best of the season…at the NCC championships in late February, posted her best three-meter score with a 419.20 which earned All-Conference honors and a fourth place finish…took home second All-Conference tally of the season with a third place one-meter score of 369.75…took home first place five times in the season’s first three meets and in three different meets swept the top honors on both boards…in a dominating Husky effort over nearby rival St. Ben’s, Berkeland’s first place finish on the one and three-meter boards helped SCSU take home a 205-38 win for their most lopsided victory of the season…one of the Huskies most consistent winners in 07-08 with 12 wins to her credit…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll. 2006-07: Sophomore season...qualified for nationals in both the one and three meter boards in first meet of the 06-07 season in Marquette, Mich., finishing ninth and 10th respectively...named NCC Diver of the Week for Oct. 31...member of the 2006-07 NCC Academic Honor Roll. 2005-06: First year...in her first year with the Huskies placed 5th in the 1 meter and 9th in the 3 meter at Conference...National qualifier...member of the academic honor roll. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Coon Rapids High School...three-year letterwinner in diving...was an all-american, all-state, and two-time allconference award winner...placed eighth at state...Athena Award Winner and Outstanding Athlete Performance Award Winner...three-year letterwinner in track and all-conference honorable mention...three-year letterwinner in gymnastics, team captain, and three-time all-conference...academic all-american and Gold Star Award Winner. PERSONAL: Parents are Becky and Donn Berkeland of Coon Rapids...majoring in elementary education.
Sarah Burnell
Senior • Distance Oshkosh, Wisconsin • West High School
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2007-08: Junior season…tabbed All-NCC Honorable Mention in four events with a 7th place finish in the 400 IM (4:41.74), a pair of eighth pace tallies in the 1000 free (10:47.04) and the 1650 free (18:04.32), and an 11th place finish in the 500 free (5:17.27)…touched the wall first in four of the seasons first five races and the Huskies opened the season with meet wins on 10/19 and 10/20…won seven total races on the season and posted the top Husky times with her performance in the 1000 and 1650 free at the NCC Championships…all four races at the NCC’s were personal season bests…best meet may have been on 1/18 in a dominating Husky win over nearby St. Benedict (205-38) where she grabbed a win in the 500 free (5:17.75) to go along with a pair of seconds in the 1000 free (11:04.32) and the 200 free relay (1:47.45). 2006-07: Sophomore...named team MVP for 2006-07 season...set school record in the 1000-free at the NCC Championships with a time of 10:36.90, finishing fourth...qualified for B-Cuts in the 1650-free (17.59.14)...Named to the 2006-07 NCC Academic Honor Roll. 2005-06: First year...member of the 2006 school record-breaking 800 free relay team…placed fifth in the 1000, eighth in the 400 IM, sixth in the 1650 free, and sixth in the 500 free at the NCC Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Oshkosh West...four-year letterwinner in swimming...three-time first team all-conference, team captain and team MVP...holds school record for 500 free...is an academic letterwinner. PERSONAL: Parents are Sid and Bob Burnell of Oshkosh...majoring in biology.
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Becky Johnson
2007-08: Junior season…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll…lone win of the season came on 1/18 as part of the Huskies 205-38 win over St. Ben’s where she swam the third leg of the 200 medley relay that touched the wall in 1:53.11…in the season opening meet win over Northern Michigan (165-68) and MSU Moorhead (154-84) garnered a second place tally in the 200 fly (2:25.12) and again took home runner-up honors on 12/8 in a 139-104 win over Minnesota State, touching the wall in the 100 fly in 1:00.92…100 fly mark was a season best… at the NCC Championships 2/21-2/24, set season highs in the 50 free (26.17) and 100 free (57.90) placing 26th and 28th respectively. 2006-07: Sophomore...recorded top-20 NCC times in the 100 (19th) and 200 fly (20th)...Named to the 2006-07 NCC Academic Honor Roll. 2005-06: First year...swam personal best times in both fly and freestyle during her rookie season with the Huskies. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Scotus Central Catholic High School...competed in volleyball, soccer, swimming and cross country...lettered four times in swimming and soccer...won state championship in soccer...honor roll student. PERSONAL: Parents are Jo Ann and Mark Johnson of Columbus...nursing major.
Elizabeth Lopez
Senior • Backstroke Allen Texas • Allen High School
2007-08: Junior season…became an All-Conference performer with her sixth place finish in the 200 back at the NCC Championships on 2/24, touching the wall in 2:10.18…also the Huskies best mark of the season…earned All-Conference Honorable Mention Honors at the NCC’s with a ninth place effort in the 100 back (1:00.15)…also at the Conference Championships set a personal season high in the 200 IM with a 15th place finish in 2:14.79, and swam on a pair relay’s that posted season highs in the 400 free relay (3:36.36), and the 800 free relay (7:54.99) placing fourth and sixth respectively…twice in a season grabbed three wins in a single meet, first in the season opener in 10/19 with winning efforts in the 200 free (2:02.17), the 200 backstroke (2:13.92), and as the opening leg of the 400 medley relay (4:07.46)…again claimed three wins on 1/19 as the Huskies beat St. Olaf 171-91 with wins in the 100 back (1:01.55), 200 back (2:13.02) and swam the anchor to a season high in the 200 free relay (1:39.51)…claimed five seconds and a third as the Huskies took home the win in the nine team TYR/CollegeSwimming. com Classic on 11/30 and 12/1 including season bests in the 200 free (1:59.20) and the 100 back (1:00.29). 2006-07: Sophomore...posted 12th best NCC time in the 100 back...currently holds the school record in the 200 meter backstroke with a time of 2:09.31. 2005-06: First year...broke her own previous record in the 200 back with a time of 2:09.31…member of the 2006 record breaking 800 free relay team…placed 10th in the 500 free, seventh in the 200 back, and eighth in the 100 back at the NCC Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Allen High School...lettered twice in swimming and was named to the all-state team...National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Parents are Denice and Apolinar (Paul) Lopez of Allen...majoring in community health with a minor in coaching.
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Senior • Freestyle Columbus, Nebraska • Scotus Central Catholic High School
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Laura Seidenkranz
Senior • Distance Shoreview, Minnesota • Mounds View High School 2007-08: Redshirt season…named to the NCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006-07: Junior...competed in the 1000 and 1650 free, posting the 19th and 20th best time in the NCC respectively...member of 2006-07 NCC Academic Honor Roll.
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
2005-06: Sophomore...placed 10th as a sophomore in the 1000 meter freestyle at Conference meet...member of the NCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 2004-05: First year…at NCC Championships finished 17th in the 1000 freestyle in 11:17.30. HIGH SCHOOL: Seidenkranz graduated from Mounds View High School in 2004...was a four-time letter winner in swimming and competed at the Swimming State Championships three times...is a two-time section champion in the 500 free, earned All-Conference honors three times and All-State honors once...also a member of the National Honor Society her junior and senior years. PERSONAL: Parents are Rick and Ruthie Seidenkranz...high school coach was Jocelyn Holeman...recreation and sports management major...special education minor...greatest sports thrill: winning sections in 2001.
Jordan Wolfrum
Senior • Breaststroke Longmont, Colorado • Skyline High School
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2007-08: Junior season...named to the NCC Commissioner Academic Honor Roll… earned victory on 1/18 in the 200 IM (2:17.44) as part of the Huskies 205-38 win over St. Ben’s…also earned a second place finish at the same met in the 100 breast (1:12.55)…also claimed a second place tally on 12/8 in the 200 IM (2:18.59) as the Huskies beat Minnesota State 139-104…at the NCC Championships in February set season bests in the 200 IM (2:15.89), the 100 breast (1:13.08), and the 200 breast (2:41.77). 2006-07: Sophomore...touched the wall for top-20 NCC performances in both the 200 (11th) and 400 (19th) IM. 2005-06: First year...member of the 2005-2006 fall and spring semester Dean’s List. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Skyline High School...four-year letter winner in swimming...team captain and team MVP...Class Valedictorian and Peer Tutor. PERSONAL: Parents are Shari Olson and Nick Wolfrum of Longmont, CO...majoring in math with a minor in statistics.
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Alisha Blaydes
2007-08: Sophomore season…became a two-time All-America Honorable Mention as she swam on a pair of top-16 relay’s at the NCAA Championship meet in March…swam the anchor of the 15th place 200 freestyle relay, touching the wall at 1:37.95…later in the meet swam the first leg of the 800 freestyle relay that came in 16th with a time of 8:02.01…also at the NCAA’s swam on the 18th place 400 free relay (3:35.41), and 20th place 200 medley relay (1:51.53)…individually placed 26th in the 100 freestyle with a 52.81 and 32nd in the 50 free with a 24.50 to help the Husky women to a 20th place team finish nationally…earned All-NCC Honorable Mention accolades in three events after placing 7th in the 50 free (24.47), and 12th in the 100 free (54.73) and 200 free (1:58.95)…at the TYR/CollegeSwimming.com Classic on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Blaydes anchored the 1st place 200 free relay team (1:36.90) that beat the NCAA standard and sent her, Ali Weske, Kelly Vieau, and Erin Lannon to the NCAA championships…posted the Huskies best times of the season in the 100 free (52.81) on Mar. 15 and the 200 free (1:57.44) on Dec. 1…on Feb. 22 at the NCC Championships swam the first leg of the 200 free relay team that took third and set the season best mark on 1:36.78 and at the NCAA’s on Mar. 15 anchored season best 400 free relay team (3:35.41)…won 12 total events on the season as one of the top performers for the Huskies. 2006-07: First year...qualified for B-Cuts in the 50 free (24.68) at the Minnesota Invite...had a top-20 NCC time in the 100 free (9th). HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Elk River High School...five time letter winner...named Most Valueable Athlete, All-Conference, and most improved. PERSONAL: Parents are Rodney and Dianne Blaydes of Elk River... athletic training major...coaching minor...high school coach was Colleen Killpatrick.
Katie Brueggemann
Junior • Individual Medley Grafton, Wisconsin • Grafton High School
2007-08: Sophomore season…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll… earned All-NCC Honorable Mention after swimming to an eighth place finish in the 200 breaststroke (2:29.14) and a 10th place tally in the 400 IM (4:47.81)…200 breast time was the best mark for SCSU last season as was Brueggeman’s time in the 200 IM (2:13.98) which was also set the at the NCC Championships…won five races in 07-08 and swam on three first place relay teams. 2006-07: First year...named team’s first year of the Year...qualified for B-Cuts in the 200 (2:11.01) and 400 IM (4:39.81)...recorded top-20 NCC time in the 200 free (16th). HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Grafton High School in Grafton, Wisconsin...four-time letter winner in swimming...named MVP, Captain, and most dedicated...two-time state placer... member of the National Honor Society and Honor Roll. PERSONAL: Daughter of Mark and Karen Brueggemann...named her dad as the person with the greatest influence on her career...majoring in sports management...high school coach was Steve Schiessl.
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Junior • Butterfly Elk River, Minnesota • Elk River High School
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Megan Cotton
Junior • Freestyle Racine, Wisconsin • William Horlick High School
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2007-08: Sophomore season…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll…grabbed first place honors three times on the season swimming the second leg of the 200 free relay…first on 10/20 (1:51.74), again on 11/10 (1:50.50) as SCSU took first place at the St. John’s/St. Ben’s Fall Invite and for the final time on 12/1 (1:49.58) as the Huskies took top honors in the nine team TYR/Collegeswimming. com Classic…at the same meet swam a season high seven races, setting season bests in the 200 back (2:22.39) and the 800 free relay (8:26.46)…top individual finishes came on 11/17 with a pair of seventh place tallies in the 50 free (26.13) and the 100 breast (1:13.57), each of which were also season highs. 2006-07: First year...saw time at the 50 and 100 free. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of William Horlick High School in Racine, Wisconsin...four-time letter winner in swimming...twice-named Most Valuable...named captain...recipient of three local academic scholarships. PERSONAL: Parents are Tom and Debbie Cotton of Racine, Wisconsin...majoring in English...high school coach was Joe Kosman.
Bethany Fuller
Junior • Distance Faribault, Minnesota • Faribault High School 2007-08: Sophomore season…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll…earned seven top-10 tallies on relay’s including a third place mark in the 400 free relay (3:55.94) in the Huskies meet win over Carleton (144.50-97.50) on 1/25…swam to a pair of top-10 finishes individually against St. Ben’s on 1/18 claiming seventh in the 100 back (1:11.59) and ninth in the 50 free (29.36) as the Huskies beat the Blazers 205-38. 2006-07: First year...saw pool time as member of 200 and 400 medley relay teams, as well as 200 free relay team. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Faribault High School...four-time letter winner in swimming...All-Conference Honorable Mention...member of Big 9 championship team...coached by Ken Hubert and Charlie Fuller. PERSONAL: Parents are Charlie and Joy Fuller of Faribault, Minnesota...assisted with the Special Olympics...ASL classroom aid...favorite sports personality is Aaron Peirsol.
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Cathy Haen
2007-08: Sophomore season…set the SCSU record in the 100 back on 2/23 at the NCC Championships finishing in fourth place with a mark of 59.44 breaking her own school record of 59.50 set earlier in the season…100 back performance earned her All-Conference accolades…also at the NCC Championship meet set season highs in the 50 free (25.45) finishing 19th, the 200 back (2:14.63) coming 16th place and in the 200 medley relay (1:49.54) where the team touched the wall in sixth place…a winner on two occasions on the season with one being her first record breaking performance in the 100 back at the TRY/ CollegeSwimming.com Classic on 11/30 and 12/1 where she took home top honors in the event with a 59.50…also at the TYR Classic, Haen helped earn relay victories in the 200 medley (1:49.58) and the 400 medley (4:01.54), with the 400 being a season best. 2006-07: First year...finished the 2006-07 season with top-20 NCC times in the 100 (7th) and 200 back. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Eveleth-Gilbert High School in Eveleth, Minnesota...six-time letter winner in swimming...named to All-State and All-Section...named Section 7A Most Valuable Swimmer...letter winner in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Parents are Tim and Juli Haen of Eveleth, Minnesota...computer science major...high school coach was Gordy Bodby.
Annie McNallan
Junior • Diving Coon Rapids, Minnesota • Coon Rapids High School 2007-08: Sophomore season…named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll… earned All-Conference Honorable Mention notice on both the one-meter (325.50) and threemeter (329.95) board with a pair of 12th place finishes at the NCC Championship meet 2/212/24…one-meter mark was personal season high…two weeks earlier set a personal season high in three-meter diving with a 343.40 in an eighth place effort at the South Dakota Diving Invite…took home a pair of third place finishes against St. Ben’s on 1/18, finishing behind teammates Kelsey Berkeland and Kendra Willis on each board. 2006-07: First year...top 15 in the NCC in the one-meter (15th) and three-meter boards (14th)...transfer from Anoka Ramsey Community College. PRIOR TO SCSU: Transfer from Anoka Ramsey Community College. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Coon Rapids High School. PERSONAL: Parents are Brian and Karla McNallan of Coon Rapids, Minnesota...majoring in theater with a minor in biology.
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Junior • Backstroke Eveleth, Minnesota • Eveleth-Gilbert High School
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Angela Schroeder
Junior • Breaststroke Roseville, Minnesota • Roseville Area High School
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2007-08: Sophomore season...named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll…had by far her best performance of the season at the TYR?CollegeSwimming.com Classic on 11/30-12/1…set personal best times in every race she swam in starting with a 21st place tally in the 200 IM (2:25.12)…placed 10th in the 100 breast at 1:14.15…swam the second leg of the 400 medley (4:17.96) and 200 medley (1:54.72) relay’s to eighth and third place finishes respectively…closed the meet with a fifth place tally in the 200 breast (2:35.29)…third place 200 medley relay was her highest finish of the season and the fifth place 200 breast was her highest individual finish. PRIOR TO SCSU: Spent 2006-07 season as a member of the Hamline University swim team. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Roseville Area High School…coached by Andy Hansen…six-time swimming letter winner and a team captain…named All-Conference four times and made four appearances in the state meet. PERSONAL: Daughter of Curt Schroeder of Fridley, Minnesota and Kay Schroeder of Roseville, Minnesota…lists her mother and her high school coach as the people with the greatest influence on her career…a pre-med biomedical science major at SCSU.
Kelly Vieau
Junior • Freestyle Delano, Minnesota • Delano High School 2007-08: Sophomore season...named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll…became a two-time All-America Honorable Mention at the NCAA Championship meet after her performance on a pair of relay’s…swam the first leg of the 15th place 200 free relay (1:37.95) and the second leg of the 16th place 800 free relay (8:02.01)…also at the NCAA’s swam the third leg of the 18th place 400 free relay (3:35.41) and the anchor of the 20th place 200 medley relay (1:51.53)…400 free relay time was the Huskies best of the season…individually Vieau placed 38th in the 50 free (24.59) at the NCAA Championships, her second best time of the season…earned All-NCC Honorable Mention status with an eighth place tally in the 50 free (24.68)…individually, won five races and on relays brought home 12 victories including at the TYR/CollegeSwimming.com Classic on 11/3-12/1 where she was a member of the winning 200 free relay (1:36.90), 400 medley relay (4:01.54), and 400 free relay (3:35.79)…200 FR and 400 MR times were season bests…at the same meet also posted personal best times in the 100 free (54.00) placing third and the 50 free (24.55) where she touched the wall second…against Northern Michigan and MSU Moorhead on 10/20 won every raced she entered claiming victories in the 50 free (25.21), the 100 free (55.45) and the 200 free relay (1:40.71)…at the TYR/CollegeSwimming.com Classic swam the opening leg of the 200 free relay team to a 1:36.90 finish that sent Vieau, Ali Weske, Erin Lannon, and Alisha Blaydes to the National Championship Meet. 2006-07: First year...qualified for NCAA B-Cuts in the 50 free (24.81)...claimed 10th best performance in the NCC in both the 50 and 100 free. PRIOR TO SCSU: Transfer from North Dakota State University. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Delano High School...six-time letter winner in swimming...earned All-Conference and All-State...named MVP and Co-Captain...holds the school record for the 100 free and 200 relay...three-time letter winner in softball...named All-Conference and All-State... named to Honor Roll and Dean’s List. PERSONAL: Parents are Ron and Chris Vieau of Delano, Minnesota... elementary education major...high school coach was Dave Nace... younger sister of former Husky All-American and current coach Jackie Vieau.
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Aubrey Welp
Junior • Distance Des Moines, Iowa • North High School 2007-08: Sophomore season...named to the NCC Commissioners Academic Honor Roll… posted lone win of the season on 1/25 in a 144.5-97.50 meet win over Carleton College when she touched the wall first in the 1000 free (11:13.15)…just one week prior claimed a runnerup tally in the 1650 free (18:50.67) as part of a 171-91 Husky win over St. Olaf…at the NCC Championship meet set new personal bests in each event she raced including the 1000 free
2006-07: First year...swam the 1000 and 1650 free. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of North High School in Des Moines, Iowa...four-time letter winner in swimming...named MVP, 2nd team All-State, District Swimmer of the Year, team captain, and Athlete of the Year...named to Hall of Fame...holds both individual and relay school records...four-time letter winner in soccer...member of the National Council of Youth Leadership and National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Parents are Larry and Polly Welp of Des Moines, Iowa...physics major...high school coach was Lonny Kerman.
Alison Weske
Junior • Butterfly Sun Prairie, Wisconsin • Sun Prairie High School 2007-08: Sophomore season...swam to All-America Honorable Mention status at the NCAA Championship meet in March with a 15th place finish in the 200 free relay (1:37.85) and a 16th place mark as the anchor of the 800 free relay (8:02.01)…tabbed All-NCC Honorable Mention Status when she touched the wall in 10th place in the 100 fly (59.86)…at the NCAA’s also swam on the 18th place 400 free relay (3:35.41), and on the 20th place 200 medley relay (1:51.53)…also swam individually in the 100 fly (59.51) at National’s placing 28th… was a winner in eight races on the season, with six victories coming in the 100 fly…posted the Huskies best mark in the 100 fly, a 58.51 tally coming at the TRY/CollegeSwimming. com Classic…to go along with individual win, Weske swam on four winning relays the TYR Classic, the 400 MR (4:01.54), the 200 MR (1:49.58), the 400 FR (3:35.79) as well at the 200 FR (1:36.90) that sent her, Kelly Vieau, Erin Lannon, and Alisha Blaydes to the NCAA Championships…tallied nine total wins on relays during the season. 2006-07: First year...qualified for NCAA B-cuts in the 100 fly (58.47)...finished 9th at the NCC Championships...posted third best time in the NCC in the 100 fly on the year. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Sun Prairie High School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin...four-time letter winner in swimming...threeyear All-American and two-year Conference champion. PERSONAL: Parents are Bob and Jeanne Weske of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin...named grandfather as the person who has the most influence on her career...communications major...high school coach was Nancy Harms.
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(11:03.61), the 200 free (2:01.79), the 500 free (5:22.43) and the 1650 free (18:41.06).
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Elizabeth Barbee
Sophomore • Freestyle Hartland, Wisconsin • Arrowhead High School 2007-08: First year…first career win came on Oct. 27 as the second leg of the 400 freestyle relay that finished in 3:41.54 and helped the Huskies to a meet sweep of UW-Eau Claire (180-63) and UW-Stevens Point (144.40-95.50)…relay time was also her best of the season…highest individual finish came earlier in the same meet when she placed second in the 100 free with a 56.21…season and career high in the 100 free came in the final meet of the season on Feb. 9 and the Minnesota Challenge when she broke the 56 second mark for the first time with a 55.84 to finish in ninth place…consistently posted improving times in the 50 free with her season/career best also coming in the final meet when she posted a 25.95…also in final meet posted career high in the 100 fly with a 1:02.96.
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HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Arrowhead High School…coached by Bob Jenkins…four time letter winner on the swim team where she attained All-American status…was a five time Wisconsin state champion…also a member of the track team. PERSONAL: Daughter of Bruce and Lori Barbee of Hartland, Wisconsin…lists Steve Bowman as the person with the greatest influence on her career…says winning her five state titles was her greatest sports thrill…nursing major at SCSU.
April Greene
Sophomore • Freestyle Sun Prairie, Wisconsin • Sun Prairie High School 2007-08: First year…earned first career win in first career meet on 10/19 as the second leg of the winning 400 free relay (3:42.44)…a day later on 10/20 got her second win as the second leg of the 200 free relay (1:40.71) helping SCSU to meet victories each day…best individual finish came in a Husky meet win over Carleton on 1/25 with a second place tally in the 50 free (25.91)…at the Minnesota Challenge in the final meet of the season set three career bests in the 100 free (55.57), the 50 free (25.27), and the 100 back (1:04.45), placing seventh, 10th and 20. HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Sun Prairie High School…coached by Nancy Harms…four time letter winner on the swim team where she was a three time All-American…currently the school record holder in the 50 free…also a three year letter winner on the track & field team. PERSONAL: Daughter of Stanley and Kelly Greene of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin…lists Ali Weske as the person with the greatest influence on her career…greatest sports thrill came her sophomore year when she took second in state…majoring in occupational therapy with a minor in psychology at SCSU.
Cassi MRozek
Sophomore • Diving Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota • Simley High School 2007-08: First year…garnered two All-NCC Honorable Mention accolades after placing ninth at the NCC Championships in both one-meter (327.55) and three-meter (356.05) diving, each personal best marks…set personal records for six dive marks in the three-meter on 12/8/07 against Minnesota State finishing sixth with a 204.25 and in the one-meter on 1/19/08 against St. Olaf when she took home third place with a 212.95…placed third a week later again when she posted a 195.15 against Carleton on 1/15/08. HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Simley High School…coached by Bob Bierman…six time diving letter winner while also garnering All-Conference accolades four times and one MVP…a two time section winner and four time state meet participant...also received an academic letter as a senior in 2007. PERSONAL: Daughter of Scott Mzozek and Pamela Gerlach, each of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota…lists Scott Smith as the person with the greatest influence on her career…greatest sports thrill was finishing sixth at state as a senior…when not in the pool Mrozek enjoys running and snowboarding…majoring in Graphic Design.
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Nikki Bakke
Red Shirt Firt Year • Backstroke Hutchinson, Minnesota • Hutchinson High School 2007-08: Red-shirt season.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Terry and Wendy Bakke of Hutchinson, Minnesota…greatest sports influence was Jerry Carlson and favorite sports personality is Amanda Beard…lists winning state as a first year in the 100 back stroke as her greatest sports thrill…was also a manager for the boys swim team in high school… undeclared in a major.
Amber Alexander
First Year • Breaststroke Minot, North Dakota • Minot High School
HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Minot High School…coached by Dan Hinton and Kathy Aspas…four-time swimming letter winner…named rookie of the year…grabbed All-State honors…holds the North Dakota state record in the 50 meter breaststroke…Honor Roll member...received All-American honors her senior year in the 200 medley relay. PERSONAL: Daughter of Steve Alexander and Connie Feist…lists her coach Kathy Aspas as the person with the greatest influence on her career…says winning state with her high school team four years in a row is her greatest sports thrill…undeclared on a major.
Jenny Gajewski
First Year • Freestyle Wausau, Wisconsin • East High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Wausau East High School…four-time letter winner…earned All-Conference, All-State, and All-American Consideration Accolades… medalist at the state meet in the 400 free relay…won Wisconsin Valley Conference Championships in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007…was section champion on 2004 and 2005 while finishing as section runner-up in 2006 and 2007…also letters in soccer for three seasons where she was twice named All-Conference Honorable Mention…soccer squad was sectional and regional runner-up in 2007 and 2008 and was conference runner-up in 2008 as well. PERSONAL: Daughter of Luke and Nancy Gajewski of Wausau…greatest sports thrill was medaling at state in the 400 free relay…undeclared on a major.
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HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Hutchinson High School…coached by Rory Fairbanks…won six letters in the pool along with being named All-Conference each season…finished career with five individual and relay state championships to go along with two team state championships… twice named All-American while setting state records in the 100 back and 200 medley relay… graduated Magna Cum Laude.
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Diana Gehrman First Year • Distance St. Charles, Illinois • East High School
HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of St. Charles East High School…coached by Joe Cabel… four-time swimming letter winner…earned All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors. PERSONAL: Daughter of Janice Gehrman of St. Charles…majoring in nursing.
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Kirsten Koetter
First Year • Butterfly Melrose, Minnesota • Melrose High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Melrose High School…six-time letter winner…2007 section 6A Swimmer of the Year…at the 2007 state championship meet she placed sixth in the 100 butterfly, ninth in the 50 free, 10th in the 400 free relay, and 11th in the 200 free relay…won team conference titles in 2006 and 2007. PESRSONAL: Daughter of Al and Tammy Koetter of Melrose, Minn. … majoring in mass communications at SCSU.
Chelsea Lehse
First Year • Freestyle Scottsdale, Arizona • Horizon High School Before SCSU: A 2008 graduate of Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Arizona…coached by Mary Anne Keever…was named the 2008 Most Outstanding Athlete and lettered four times in swimming…finished second in the 100 backstroke at the 2008 state competition and fourth in the 200 free…team captain for the 2007-08 season. Personal: Member of the National Honor Society, Society of Women’s Scholars and the French Honorary…daughter of Roger and Maria Leshe…says her coach Mary Anne Keever has had the
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Naomi Muckler
First Year • Distance Eagan, Minnesota • Eastview High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Eastview High School and the School of Environmental Studies…coached by Mark Tollefson…three-time swimming letter winner…a section finalist and medalist…state qualifier…voted most improved. PERSONAL: Daughter of Laina Muckler of Eagan and Craig Muckler of Lakeville, Minnesota…lists her mother, teammates, and coaches as those with the greatest influence on her career…lists making in to the state meet as a senior as her greatest sports thrill… majoring in nursing.
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Rebecca Newgren
First Year • Sprints Lakeville, Minnesota • South High School
HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Lakeville South High School where she swam for coach Rick Ringeisen…earned five letters in the pool and was voted team captain…twice earned All-American honors as well as All-Conference and All-State Accolades…named team MVP.
Kelsey Noah
First Year • Distance Charles City, Iowa • Charles City High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Charles City High School…coached by Judi Jass…a team captain, she won four letters in swimming…two-time conference swimmer of the year…winner of eight conference titles in the 200 and 500 freestyle…state meet qualifier four stright years…2007 regional swimmer of the year…posted eight top-eight tallies at the state meet…five-time second team All-State...four year Honor Roll member and National Honor Society Member…Academic All-State performer and winner of the Academic Excellence Award…twice a USA Scholastic All-American swimmer. PERSONAL: Daughter of Rick and Cindy Noah of Charles City…undeclared on a major.
Caitlin Pardi
First Year • Backstroke Muskego, Wisconsin • Muskego High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Muskego High School where she was coached by Ed Hallett…in the pool, twice earned first team All-Conference honors, and also gained second and third team All-Conference notice…also played fastpitch softball. PERSONAL: Daughter of William and Patti Pardi of Muskego…lists her parents as those with the greatest influence on her athletic career…her greatest athletic experience was swimming at the state meet…majoring in pre-physical therapy.
Allison Tracy
First Year • Diving Minot, North Dakota • Minot High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Minot High School where she was coached by Bob McPeak…a three sport athlete who garnered 11 letters in gymnastics, diving, and track & field…team captain in gymnastics and diving…three times voted the teams hardest worker and twice was noted as most valuable diver…two-time All-State diver and three-time All-State gymnast…named North Dakota’s senior athlete of the year for gymnastics. PERSONAL: Parents are Curtis Tracy of Minot, N.D., and Misty Tracy of Alexandria, Minn. … says her parents and high school coach, Barb McPeak, have had the greatest influence on her career…lists her greatest sports thrill as getting second at state diving and achieving the Senior Athlete of the Year award…member of the National Honor Society…high honors student.
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PERSONAL: Daughter of Bill and Kim Newgren of Lakeville…majoring in aviation management with a minor in professional flight.
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Jordan VanEgeren
First Year • Breaststroke Green Bay, Wisconsin • Bay Port High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Bay Port High School…coached by Jim Schilz…spent six season’s as a varsity swimmer for the BPHS Pirates, winning four conference titles and three section championships…earned All-Conference honors in the 200 medley relay while earning All-Conference, All-State and All-American honors in the 200 free relay…member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Daughter of Steve and Ann VanEgeren of Green Bay…lists her high school coach, Jim Schilz as the person with the greatest influence on her athletic career…lists her greatest sports thrill as placing second at the section championships her junior year when she was seated sixth before the race…majoring in international business with a minor in French.
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Erin Walter
First Year • Distance Lakewood, Colorado • Green Mountain High School Before SCSU: A 2008 graduate of Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, Colorado…coached by Tim Campbell…four-time letter winner in swimming…her greatest sports thrill was winning the league championships in 2006 to earn her school’s first swimming championship. Personal: Daughter of Bob and Chris Walter…says her teammates have had the greatest influence on her career…lists Ryan Lochte as her favorite sports personality…honor roll student…graduated in the top 10 of her class…was awarded the Top of the Mountain Award in Math: World Languages…was a member of the foothills swim team and the Green Mountain United Methodist Church youth group.
Nikki Weber
First Year • Diving Sauk Rapids, Minnesota • Sauk Rapids-Rice High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School…coached by current Husky diving coach Traci LaVoi Torgerson…earned four letters and was named All-Conference as a diver for the Storm…also lettered four times in gymnastics. PERSONAL: Daughter of Paul and Julie Weber of Sauk Rapids…lists competing in the state diving meet as a junior as her greatest sports thrill…majoring in elementary education.
Angie Wieden
First Year • Distance Stillwater, Minnesota • Stillwater Area High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Stillwater Area High School where she was coached by Brian Luke…four-time swimming letter winner…a team captain, she earned the Coaches Award and All-Conference Honorable Mention honors…racked up six letters in synchro and was again a team captain, earning All-Conference, All-State and MVP honors…earned two letters in Nordic Skiing. PERSONAL: Daughter of Dave and Sherri Wieden of Stillwater…lists her parents as the people with the greatest influence on her career…majoring in nursing.
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Senior • Freestyle Faribault, Minnesota • Faribault High School
2006-07: Sophomore...competed in every individual and freestyle relay except the 50 free… member of 400 medley relay team that finished fifth in St. Johns Dual…Named to NCC Academic Honor Roll. 2005-06: First year...member of the third place finishing 200 free relay team and placed tenth in the 1650 at the NCC Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Faribault High School...three-year letter winner in swimming...named All-Conference and AllState his senior year...also earned most improved and athlete of the week honors...participated in 2005 state meet...scholar athlete and four-year an honor roll student. PERSONAL: Parents are Krista and Paul Dickison of Faribault...majoring in criminal justice...psychology minor.
Ross Eiden
Senior • Diving Rosemount, Minnesota • Rosemount High School 2007-08: Junior season...earned All-American accolades in 3-meter and 1-meter diving with a sixth place finish (433.15) in the 1-M and a fourth place finish (451.50) in 3-M…finished behind teammate Nate Jimerson at the NCC Championships with second place, All-NCC performances in the 1-M and 3-M dive…earned NCC Diver of the Week honors three times (11/6, 11/20 and 1/29)…took home three 1-M titles and four 3-M titles on the season. 2006-07: Red-Shirt...took first place in the one and three meter boards vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point...proir to season ending injury. 2005-06: Sophomore...placed ninth in the one-meter and three-meter boards at the NCAA Championships...won the one-meter and placed fourth on the three-meter board at the NCC Championships. 2004-05: First year...had an outstanding rookie season on the one- and three-meter diving boards...led Huskies to a 21st place finish at the 2005 NCAA Championships with All-American finishes on the one and three-meter board...placed fourth on the threemeter board and sixth on the one-meter board. HIGH SCHOOL: Eiden was a two-sport letter winner in high school, earning two letters in soccer and six in diving...in his diving career at Rosemount High School, he earned All-American, All-State, and All-Conference honors, as well as having been selected Diver of the Year...as a senior, he successfully won a section Championship in diving...graduated in 2004. PERSONAL: Parents are Wayne and Kathy Eiden of Rosemount...criminal justice major and communication studies minor...high school coaches were Tim Eric and Kerry Hill...lists snowboarding and paintball as favorite hobbies.
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2007-08: Junior season...placed eighth (48.57) and ninth (21.83) in the 50 and 100 free respectively at the NCC Championships, good for Honorable Mention status…won lone individual title of the year in the 50 free at the St. John’s meet…was member of winning 200 medley relay at St. John’s, as well as taking home first in the 200 free relay at the South Dakota meet…was a member of the NCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
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Senior • Backstroke Clive, Iowa • Valley High School High School
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2007-08: Junior season...member of NCC Academic Honor Roll…finished in second with a mark of 56.41 in the 100 back in the St. John’s/St. Ben’s Fall Invite…recorded two, fourth place finishes in the UW-Eau Claire/UW-Stevens Point meet in the 400 medley relay and 200 back…notched two more fourth-place finishes in the 100 back and 200 free relay against North Dakota.
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2006-07: Sophomore...took home sixth place at the NCC Championships in the 100 back…had three top-seven finishes in the 200 back (4th at Husky Invite I, 7th at Collegeswimming.com Invite and 3rd at Wisconsin-Stevens Point)…earned spot on NCC Academic Honor Roll. 2005-06: First year...member of the third place finishing 800 free relay at the NCC Championships...named Most Improved. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Valley High School...four-year letter winner in swimming...team captain and fourtime state qualifier...placed second in 400 free relay in 2005 state championship...team placed second at state...honor roll member. PERSONAL: Parents are Kathy Roberts of Clive, IA and Leland Jacobs...majoring in nursing...sports science minor.
Nate Jimerson
Senior • Diving Apple Valley, Minnesota • Eastview High School
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2007-08: Junior season...was 2008 National Division II Men’s Diver of the Year after earning national titles in 1-meter (520.75) and 3-meter (546.15) diving…2008 NCC Male Diver of the Year and Conference Champion in both the 1-M and 3-M…set NCC record in the 1-M with a score of 529.25…never finished below 2nd in either dive at all events throughout the year. 2006-07: Sophomore season...earned two All-American honors for the second straight year by placing fourth on the three-meter boards and second on the one-meter boards…named 2007 NCC Diver of the Year for winning both the one and three-meter boards at the NCC Championships…Two-time NCC Diver of the Week for December 5 and February 6. 2005-06: First year...received two All-American honors for his second place finishes on both the one-meter and three-meter boards at the NCAA Championships...named Outstanding Male Diver at the NCC Championships and NCC Diver of the week on Dec. 6... won the three-meter title and placed second on the one-meter at the NCC Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: Jimerson graduated from Eastview High School...three-time letter winner in swimming...was named to AllConference...Conference Champion...holds school diving record. PERSONAL: Son of Allen and Terri Jimerson of Apple Valley, Minnesota…majoring in meteorology at SCSU.
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Jordan Michaels
Senior • Butterfly Theif River Falls, Minnesota • Lincoln High School 2007-08: Junior season...saw a majority of his pool time in the 100 and 200 fly… best individual finish came in the St. John’s meet with a 5th place finish in the 100 fly, clocking in at 1:43.63…also scored a second place finish at the same meet in the 200 free relay.
2005-06: First year...achieved personal bests in the 100 fly, 50 free and 100 free in 2005. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Lincoln High School...academic all-section in swimming...also a member of the basketball team...An honor roll student. PERSONAL: Parents are Sheila and Cal Michaels of Thief River Falls...English major.
Alex Olp
Senior • Butterfly Oregon, Wisconsin • Oregon High School 2007-08: Junior season...saw most of his action in the 100 and 200 fly…had a second-place showing in the 100 fly against St. John’s with a time of 57.34…part of winning 200 medley relay team at St. John’s and South Dakota meet, clocking in at 1:40.19 and 1:40.30 respectively. 2006-07: Sophomore season...saw most of his time in the pool in the fly events where he continually saw his times drop. 2005-06: First year...placed sixth at the NCC championships in the 100 butterfly with a time of 53:06…another top ten finish at the NCC championships came when he swam on fourth place 400 medley relay team with Sean Fitzgerald, Matt Girard, and Doug McGrath in a SCSU record time of 3:32.71. HIGH SCHOOL: 2004 graduate of Oregon High School…coached by Wendy Mcnall…won four letters on the swim team…was named team MVP his junior and senior seasons…best time in the 100 fly was 54:32. PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Carol Olp of Oregon Wisconsin…lists high school coach Wendy Mcnall as person with the greatest influence on her career…greatest sports thrill was a fifth place finish at the division II state tournament… majoring in computer science at SCSU.
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Adam Sebestyen
Senior • Breaststroke Munich, Germany • Quaker Valley High School 2007-08: Junior season...member of NCC Academic Honor Roll…swam at the UWEau Claire/UW-Stevens Point meet and the Husky Invite. 2006-07: Sophomore season…swam in several events throughout the year including 100 butterfly, 100 breast, 200 back, and 200 breast among others.
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2005-06: First year…competed in the 100 and 200 breaststroke for the Huskies where he achieved personal bests. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Quaker Valley High School…coached by David Dee Long…member of the swim, soccer, and basketball teams in high school…was named Most Improved on the swim team and was an All-Region player on the soccer team…basketball team won the Munich Championship…member of the high school honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Jstvon and Esther Sebestyen of Munich, Germany…lists Andrew Grant and Russel Holly as the people with the greatest influence on his career…greatest sports thrill was placing second in his high school section… mass communication major at SCSU.
Anthony Buhr
Senior • Freestyle Richfield, Minnesota • Richfield High School/North Dakota Before SCSU: Transfer from the University of North Dakota. 2007-08: Junior season...two-time All-American in the 200 free relay (second) and the 200 medley relay (fourth)…was conference champion in the 50 free, third in the 100 breast, 9th in the 100 fly and 14th in the 200 breast. 2006-07: Sophomore season....was a part of the ‘07 free relay team that was national champions, setting a new national record in the process…also holds NCC record for that 200 free relay…finished 14th in the 50 free at Nationals…also had All-NCC performances in the 100 breast (fourth), 100 free (seventh), 200 breast (14th). 2005-06: First year...placed fifth in the 100 breaststroke, sixth in the 50 freestyle at the NCC meet. High School: 2005 graduate of Richfield High School…four-time swimming letter winner and All-American…fourtime All-Conference honoree…three-time All-State…twice named team MVP…holder of three school records. PERSONAL: Son of Peter Durant and Mary Buhr…lists winning the National Championship in the 200 free relay as his biggest sports thrill…enjoys watching sports and playing video games in his free time…a physical education major and athletic coaching minor.
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Kyle Cordry
2007-08: Sophomore season....was a four-time All-American Honorable Mention as a part of the 200 free (1:23.70), 400 free (3:05.38), 800 free (6:55.42) and 200 medley (1:37.40) relay teams…a three-time All-NCC award winner in the 100 free, 50 free and 200 free…won the final NCC Championship in the 100 free and set the SCSU school record in the process with a 45.95...also set a SCSU record in the 200 free at the NCAA DII Championships, finishing in 1:41.61…part of two school record-setting relay teams in the 400 free (3:05.38) and 800 free (6:55.42)…won numerous events over the season, taking home 14 individual meets and 13 relay titles. 2006-07: First year...named team’s Co-Freshman of the Year…Swam the 50, 100, 500 free along with the 200 free relay team. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico...four-time letter winner in swimming where he was named captain and two-time MVP. Kyle took second at state meet in the 100 freestyle his senior year. PERSONAL: Parents are Kent and Shirley Cordry of Las Cruces, New Mexico...high school coach was Terry Moore.
Matt Dahly
Junior • Breaststroke Bismarck, North Dakota • Bismarck High School 2007-08: Sophomore season....swam to NCC Honorable Mention honors in the 200 breast with a ninth place finish (2:16.24) at the NCC Championships…won the 200 breast at the Carleton meet on January 25…scored a second place finish at the St. John’s meet as a part of the 200 free relay squad…earned another top-3 finish with a third place tally in the South Dakota meet. 2006-07: First year...competed in the 100 and 200 breast, 400 IM and 400 medley relay…held ninth best time in the NCC in the 200 breast…best individual finish was eighth in the 400 IM at the SCSU Invite II. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Bismark High School...four-time letter winner in swimming...named to All-State and All-Conference Teams...place third in the breaststroke at the state meet. PERSONAL: Parents are Rick and Ruth Dahly of Bismarck, North Dakota...school coach was Loic Joseph.
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Junior • Freestyle Las Cruces, New Mexico • Las Cruces High School
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Matt Girard
Junior • Breaststroke Bloomington, Minnesota • Kennedy High School 2007-08: Red-shirt season. 2006-07: Sophomore...best showing was in the St. Johns dual, in which he finished second in the 100 breast…named to the NCC Academic Honor Roll.
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2005-06: First year...member of the 2006 record breaking 400 medley relay team... placed fourth in the 400 medley relay and 10th in the 200 breast at the NCC Championships. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Bloomington Kennedy High School...six-time letter winner in swimming...participated in state championships...National Honor Society member, honor roll student and Eagle Award winner. PERSONAL: Parents are Gail and Bruce Girard of Bloomington...majoring in entrepreneurship.
Jacob Goergen
Junior • Butterfly Mandan, North Dakota • Mandan High School 2007-08: Sophomore season....was a four-time Honorable Mention All-American last year for his part on the 200 free relay (13th / 1:23.70), 400 free relay (13th / 3:05.38), 200 medley relay (14th / 1:34.70) and 800 free relay (15th / 6:55.42)…400 free relay team won the NCC Championship with a time of 3:05.81…three-time AllNCC recipient in the 50 free (third / 21.13), 100 fly (third / 52.34) and the 100 back (sixth / 53.83)…also earned an honorable mention nod in the 100 free (seventh / 47.79)…had Husky-best time in the 50 free (20.89) and the 100 fly (52.32)…set school records with the 400 free relay and 800 free relay teams with the times at the NCC Championships…won nine individual races at meets and opens and 11 times with relay teams. 2006-07: First year...on 200 medley relay team that took third at the NCC Championships…Recorded fourth place finish in the 100 fly at the NCC Championships…Notched three other top-10 finishes in the 100 fly (2nd at WisconsinStevens Point, 2nd at Husky Invite I and sixth at the Collegeswimming.com Invite). HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Mandan High School in Mandan, North Dakota...five-time letter winner in swimming... as a member of the Brave’s swim team he was named Team Captain and Team MVP...five-time state champion...name West Region Senior Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL: Parents are Rick and Leinani Goergen of Mandan, North Dakota...planning to major in accounting...high school coach was Ralph Manley.
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Alex Milberger
Junior • Distance Casper, Wyoming • Kelly Walsh High School
2006-07: First year...swam to three second place finishes in three different freestyle events (400 vs. South Dakota, 800 vs. South Dakota and the 1000 vs. St. John’s). HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming...three-time letter winner in swimming... named to All-Conference and All-State...state champion in the 200 freestyle his senior year...two-time letter winner in football. PERSONAL: Son of Scot and Peggy Milberger...names his dad as the person with the greatest influence on his career.
Landon Mishler
Junior • Freestyle Kenai, Alaska • Central High School
2007-08: Sophomore season....made lone appearance of the year in St. John’s meet with a second place finish in the 200 free relay, touching the wall in 1:35.09. 2006-07: First year...saw all of his time in the pool at the 50 and 100 free. HIGH SCHOOL : 2006 graduate of Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska... four-time letter winner…state champion in the 50 free his senior year...named Region III MVP and Team MVP. PERSONAL: Parents are Cody and Beth Mishler of Kenai, Alaska...high school coach was Les Moore.
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2007-08: Sophomore season…lone win of the season came on 1/18 in the 1000 free (10:32.68) as part of the Huskies 221-18 victory over St. Johns…swam to NCC Honorable Mention status with an eighth place tally in the 1650 free (17:33.91) and a 12th place finish in the 1000 free (10:21.29)…each mark was a season high…also posted season highs at the NCC’s in the 500 free (15th/4:58.67) and the 200 fly (16th/2:08.64).
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Jim Schlup
Junior • Freestyle Manhattan, Kansas • Manhattan High School
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HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Manhattan High School in Manhattan, Kansas…four-time letter winner in swimming…named three time to the All-League Team…Centennial League Champion in the 500 free. PERSONAL: Son of John and Jody Schlup of Manhattan, Kansas…favorite sports personality is Jordy Nelson…high school coach was Jerry Carpenter.
Justin Vandenberg
Junior • Breaststroke Hutschinson, Minnesota • Hutchinson High School 2007-08: Sophomore season...tallied three All-NCC Honorable Mention performances in the 100 breast (1:01.97), 200 breast (2:18.84) and the 200 IM (2:04.36)…part of winning 200 medley relay team at South Dakota meet, posting a time of 1:40.30…placed second in the 200 IM at St. John’s meet with a time of 2:07.07. 2006-07: First year...main events were the 100 and 200 breast and 200 and 400 medley relay…helped lead the Husky 200 medley relay squad to a third place finish at the NCC Championships…won the 100 breast in the St. Johns meet and helped 200 medley relay team to first place at Husky Invite II. PRIOR TO SCSU: A transfer from St. Cloud Technical College. HIGH SCHOOL: VandenBerg is a 2005 graduate of Hutchinson High School…six-time letter winner in swimming…named to All-Conference and All-State…conference and state champ. PERSONAL: Parents are David and Dawn VandenBerg of Hutchinson, Minnesota…high school coach was Jerry Carlson.
Nick Weaver
Junior • Breaststroke Marshall, Michigan • Marshall High School 2007-08: Sophomore season...had most success with medley relay squads, posting third place marks at the St. John’s meet with a time of 1:43.63 and the South Dakota meet at 1:45.50…best individual finish was a fourth place mark against Carleton in the 50 free with a time of 24.00. 2006-07: First year...at Husky Invite on 11/4/2006 member of ninth place 200 yard freestyle relay, also finished 13th in men’s 200 yard breast stroke, and 17th in 100 yard breast stroke...at Husky Invite II swam on fifth place 200 yard relay team that finished with a time of 1:32.84 as well as 200 yard medley relay that finished third with time of 1:46.44, as an individual finished seventh in 100 yard breaststroke and eighth in 200 yard breaststroke with times of 1:07.74 and 2:32.37 respectively...at U of M invite was member of 200 yard freestyle relay that finished 16th at 1:36.70...at Carthage Invite finished seventh in 100 yard breast with a time of 1:01.99. HIGH SCHOOL : 2006 graduate of Marshall High School in Marshall, Michigan…four-time letter winner in swimming…four-time All-Conference, two-time All-State, and two-time MVP…two-time letter winner in baseball.
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Matt Verwey
2007-08: Sophomore…a four-time All-American Honorable Mention swimmer…at the 2008 Division II Championships he finished 14th in the 200 backstroke …was a member of the 400 free relay team, which placed 13th at nationals…was a member of the 200 medley relay, which placed 14th at nationals, and also participated on the 800 free relay, which posted a 15th place mark at the NCAA Championships…teamed up with Kyle Cordry, Jake Goergen and Sean Fitzgerald to surpass SCSU’s 800 free relay record…the relay touched the wall at 6:55.42, bettering the previous mark of 6:56.97…the same four teamed up again in the final event of the entire meet, on Mar. 15, to break the four-year-old record in the 400 free relay…they surpassed the standard of 3:05.79, when they finished in 3:05.38…Verwey’s 400 freestyle relay team of Cordry, Goegen and Kyle Green earned the North Central Conference title of 2008 after finishing the race in 3:05.81…individually he finished second at the NCC Championships in the 200 backstroke with his career-best time of 1:50.33..in all, was a threetime All-NCC swimmer and an Honorable Mention All-NCC swimmer…named NCC Swimmer of the Week on Feb. 12, 2008…garnered National Swimmer of the Week honors on Feb. 13, 2008…won nine individual events throughout the season. 2006-07: First year...started season strong in opening dual with two individual wins and one relay win, coming in the 200 medley… also won 200 IM and 100 back with times of 2:00.90 and 55:00 respectivley…finished second in the NCC in the 200 yard IM, and third in 200 yard back, also on second place 800 yard free relay team and second place 400 yard free relay team...competed in nationals in 200 back, 400 IM and 200 IM...Verwey was named NCC swimmer of the week on 12/05/2006...also set new SCSU records in 2006-07 with a 1:53.70 mark in the 200 backstroke, and a 4:06.80 mark in the 400 Individual Medley. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Hunting Hill High School in Red Deer, Alberta…comes to the Huskies as one of the top backstrokers out of Alberta. PERSONAL: Parents are Edward and Sheila Verwey of Red Deer, Alberta…favorite sports personality is Lleyton Hewitt…high school coach was Mike Effray.
Matt Youngers
Junior • Breaststroke Oronoco, Minnesota • Century High School 2007-08: Somphomore season...was an All-Conference performer in the 200 breaststroke (2:15.42)... was an All-NCC Honorable Mention in the 400 IM (4:15.48), 200 fly (1:59.91) and 1650 free (17:44.96)… swam to a second place finish in the 500 free at the St. John’s meet with a time of 5:14.37…touched the wall second against Carleton in the 200 breast with a time of 2:22.86…also swam in the 200 and 400 medley relays along with the 200 and 400 IM. 2006-07: First year...placed seventh in 200 yard IM in season opening meet...also seventh in 100 yard butterfly at opening dual...at SCSU Invite II on 11/11/2006 placed fourth in the 200 yard breaststroke and 200 yard butterfly, and was member of fourth place 400 yard medley relay...member of 14th place 800 yard freestyle relay at University of Minnesota Invite on 11/18/2006...placed 11th in 200 yard butterfly at Carthage College Invite on 12/1 and 12/2/2006...at St. Johns/St. Bens dual on 1/19/2007 was member of third place 400 yard medley relay and placed fourth in 1000 yard free...at South Dakota on 1/19/20007 took second in 200 meter butterfly with a time of 2:23.80. HIGH SCHOOL: 2006 graduate of Rochester Century High School in Oronoco, Minnesota…four-time USB State Champion. PERSONAL: Parents are Dave and Ellen Youngers of Oronoco, Minnesota…plans to go into engineering…names Joe Mauer as his favorite sports personality.
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Junior • Back / IM Red Deer, Alberta • Hunting Hill High School
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Logan Carpenter
Sophomore • Breaststroke Superior, Wisconsin • Superior High School
2007-08: Earned three All-Conference nods in the 200 breast (fourth / 2:10.40), 100 breast (fifth / 59.79) and the 200 IM (sixth / 1:57.81)…also earned an honorable mention in the 100 fly (seventh / 53.78)…posted squad best times in the 100 and 200 breast with his All-Conference times…also set team-best mark in the 400-medley relay squad, clocking in at 3:33.10…won titles at the St. John’s Invite on November 10 in the 100 and 200 breast along with the 200 medley relay…scored two more victories in the St. John’s meet on January 18 in the 200 medley relay and 100 breast. HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Superior High School…coached by George Lehman…three sport athlete earning letters in soccer, swimming and tennis…named MVP, All-State and All-American in the pool…a two time captain on the soccer team and was selected to play for the Pepsi All-Star team…also named an academic All-American by WISCA. PERSONAL: Son of Dean and Meg Carpernter of Superior, Wisconsin…undeclared on a major at SCSU.
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Kyle Green
Sophomore • Freestyle Bettendorf, Iowa • Bettendorf High School 2007-08: Named NCC Freshman of the Year…took home four All-Conference honors in the 200 IM (third / 1:54.65), 400 IM (third / 4:10.79), 100 back (fourth / 52.83) and the 200 back (sixth / 2:15.65)...posted Husky best time in the 200 IM with a 1:53.48 mark and on the 400 medley relay (3:33.10)…won top spot in 100 back, 100 fly and 200 IM at regular season meets…shared top spot as a member of six relay teams. HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Bettendorf High School…coached by Mike Ahrens…won four letters in swimming and received All-American Consideration…broke 12 records in high school and was a four time state champion in the 100 and 200 back, and 200 and 400 freestyle relay…also garnered third place finish in the 200 free and received the Stewart Lansberry Award. PERSONAL: Son of Gregory and Louise Guiney of Davenport, Iowa…lists his step-dad Gregory Guiney as the greatest influence on his career…says swimmer Michael Phelps is his favorite sports personality…lists his greatest sports thrill as swimming the 100 breast stroke and getting a best time and less than three minutes later breaking the 400 free relay record and winning state…also enjoys playing flag football and dodge ball…psychology major at SCSU.
Justin Nelson
Sophomore • Backstroke Richfield, Minnesota • Richfield High School 2007-08: Earned Honorable Mention All-NCC honors in the 100 back (seventh / 54.32) and 200 back (eighth / 2:00.75)…saw much of his action in the 200 and 400 medley relays and 100 and 200 back. HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Richfield High School…coached by Marc Hamren…five-time swimming letter winner…named All-Conference and All-State during his career…member of the 2005 state record setting 200 medly relay team. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Kelly Nelson of Richfield, Minnesota…says making All-State was his greatest sports thrill…also enjoys hunting and cars…business major at SCSU.
William ANZION
First Year • Free Style Mendota Heights, Minnesota • Henry-Sibley High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Henry-Sibley High School…lettered five times in swimming for the Warriors… was a two-year team captain and a Minnesota State Tournament participant…describes his greatest sports thrill as winning a close race in a meet to win it…coached by Greg Schmidt… PERSONAL: Son of Tad and Susan Anzion of Mendota Heights, Minn. …says his old coach Jim Anderson has had the greatest influence on his career…enjoys scuba diving and flying planes.
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Brad Nesheim
Sophomore • Diving Edina, Minnesota • Edina High School 2007-08: Named to NCC Academic Honor Roll…competed in both the 3-meter and 1-meter diving categories…best score in the 3-M was a 326.50 at the Husky Diving Invite, while his top 1-M mark was 305.80 at the Husky Invite early in the season.
PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Carmen Nesheim of Plymouth, Minnesota…lists his brother as the person with the greatest influence on his career…majoring in aviation.
Joe Palmersten
Sophomore • Breaststroke St. Cloud, Minnesota • Tech High School
2007-08: Swam in the 100 and 200 breast and 100 fly at a majority of his meets…also swam on 200 and 400 medley relay teams…recorded a second place finish in the 100 breast with a time 1:02.19 against St. John’s HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of St. Cloud Tech High School…coached by Sandy Hanson…five time letter winner in the high school pool…was a section and conference champion…also named MVP…was a scholar athlete in high school. PERSONAL: Son of Lou and Pam Palmersten of St. Cloud, Minnesota…lists God and Eric Blake as the people with the greatest influence on his career…greatest sports thrill was setting a record at Buffalo in the 100 breaststroke…when not swimming he enjoys church, videogames, movie, canoeing, camping, and board games…undeclared on a major.
John Rosier
Sophomore • Free Biwabik, Minnesota • Mesabi East High School 2007-08: Swam to an NCC Honorable Mention nod in the 1650 free (11th / 17:50.48)…recorded two second place finishes in the 1000 free against St. John’s (10:37.47) and South Dakota (10:35.18)…took second in the 500 free against Carleton with a 5:07.50 mark. HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of Mesabi East High School…coached by Terry Laymen. PERSONAL: Son of George and Sue Rosier of Biwabik, Minnesota…lists his brothers and sisters as the people with the greatest influence in his career…geography major at SCSU.
Joe Spann
Sophomore • Butterfly North Pole, Alaska • North Pole High School 2007-08: Earned two All-Conference nods with fifth place finishes in the 100 (53.44) and 200 fly (1:58.40)… received Honorable Mention notice for the 1650 free (17:52.26)…sported the Huskies top time in the 200 fly with his performance in the NCC Championships…won three races on the year, touching the wall first against St. John’s in the 500 free (5:09.03) and Carleton in the 1000 free (10.35.54) and the 200 fly (2:03.57). HIGH SCHOOL: 2007 graduate of North Pole High School…coached by Patty Flemming…four year letter winner on the swim team…named team captain and MVP…graduated in the top 10% of his class…won the Presidents award and was named student of the month. PERSONAL: Son of Joe and Claire Spann of North Pole, Alaska…says his greatest thrill is a new drop in his times…also enjoys snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping…pre-med major at SCSU.
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HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Edina High School…coached by Rick Jacobson…five time swimming letter winner…named to the academic honor roll.
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Tyler Dahlen
First Year • Diving Coon Rapids, Minnesota • Coon Rapids High School High School: Graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2008…coached by John Karpe…lettered three times in diving for the Cardinals…two-time All-Conference Honorable Mention recipient…was in the top 15 of the state in the 6 and 11 dive lists…tallied 320 points in the 11 dive competition and 206 points in the 6 dive competition.
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Personal: Son of Blake and Amy Anderson…says Annie McNallan, a junior on the Husky diving squad, has had the greatest influence on his career…enjoys playing guitar and writing music…plans to major in psychology at SCSU.
Andrew Fields
First Year • Backstroke Deer Park, Texas • Deer Park High School HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time letter winner at Deer Park High for coach John Lewis...was a threetime team MVP (2006, 07 & 08)…multi-event qualifier for sectionals in the 200 back, 100 back and 400 IM…earned all district honors for his efforts…a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honors Society and an Eagle Scout. PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Terry Fields…lists improving times on all his events after training trip to Colorado as his biggest sports thrill…enjoys spending time at the lake and wakeboarding outside of swimming…plans an aviation major.
Andrew Fuller
First Year • Freestyle Faribault, Minnesota • Faribault High School HIGH SCHOOL: Was a six-time letter winner in the pool for Faribault H.S.…Won a grand total of 10 All-State medals in the pool, preceded by multiple section championships…four-time Big Nine All-Conference selection…set two pool records at Faribault…team captain and MVP his senior year...also a standout in the pole vault, as he won four letters… won the section meet and medaled at state his senior season…medaled three times at the section meet…two-time Big Nine All-Conference selection…was also a Junior Olympic regional champion, qualifying for nationals…efforts earned him a nomination for Faribault Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year award…on the academic end, he was a four-time Academic All-Conference selection in both swimming and track...also earned an Academic All-State selection…was a Gold Chord Award recipient and on the “A” Honor Roll from 7th through 12th grade. PERSONAL: Son of Charlie and Joy Fuller…lists his father as the person with the greatest influence on his career… sister Bethany is a current member of the Husky Swim Team and his brother Isaiah is a former All-NCC swimmer for SCSU…lists his biggest sports thrill as competing at both the state swimming and track meets…is undecided on a major.
Joel Gregory
First Year • Freestyle Richmond, Minnesota • ROCORI High School HIGH SCHOOL: Earned five letters for coach Pete Spengler at ROCORI…was Wendy’s High School Heisman winner and ROCORI’s Outstanding Senior Athlete award winner…earned numerous Central Lakes All-Conference nods…a two-time MVP in the pool, he earned a trip to the Minnesota State Tournament with two relay teams, setting a school record in one…was a five-time letter winner in cross country and track as well, with multiple All-Conference awards in both…named team MVP in track…earned President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Student of Excellence and Academic Achievement awards en route to being named ROCORI’s salutatorian. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Barbara Gregory…lists Brad Baner as the person with the biggest influence on his career…greatest sports thrill is helping get two relay teams to state and setting a new school record in one of those…enjoys biking triathlons, and reading in his spare time…plans an accounting major.
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Zac Hanson
First Year • Freestyle Holmen, Wisconsin • Holmen High School HIGH SCHOOL: Was a member of Holmen’s inaugural swim team his senior year, earning a berth at the Wisconsin State Championships in the 50 and 100 free…was an All-State Honorable Mention pick…holds nine of 11 school records in the pool…in club events, he was a two-time YMCA National Swim Meet qualifier, finishing 14th in the 200 free relay at the ’08 meet…holds two club records in the 200 and 400 free relay…was also a three-year letter winner in track…was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society and an active member of DECA…won the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award.
Zac Henderson
First Year • Butterfly Lawrence, Kansas • Lawrence High School HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters in the pool for Lawrence High…was team captain his senior year…was the Lawrence Journal World Male Newcomer of the Year for all sports…Lawrence Aquahawks Swim Club’s Comeback Award is named in his honor...was a 10-year member of the Aquahawks club team…was a student representative for his school board…active in the Youth in Local Government Club and at First Christian Church as a communion presider. PERSONAL: Son of Shawn and Suzanne Henderson…lists reaching his personal goals as his biggest sports thrill…plans to major in meteorology.
Paul Hoffmann
First Year • Backstroke Mexico City, Mexico • UVM High School
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from UVM High in 2006. PERSONAL: Son of Paul Hoffmann and Laura Romero…plans a major in aviation.
Alex Jaholkowski
First Year • Breaststroke Papillon, Nebraska • Papillion High School
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters throughout his high school swimming career…was Papillion’s team captain his senior year…earned team MVP honors at Ramstein American H.S. in Germany…was European Swim League breaststroke champion…also a state and sectional qualifier in the event…member of the Honor Roll in high school. PERSONAL: Son of Piotr and Ania Jaholkowski…lists all his teammates as the people with the biggest influence on his career…says his greatest sports thrill is attending the FIFA World Cup in Germany…enjoys extreme sports and traveling…plans an international relations major with a German minor.
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PERSONAL: Son of David and Barb Hanson…credits his parents as having the biggest influence on his career… greatest sports thrills are his experience at the 2008 YMCA National Meet and qualifying for the 2008 Wisconsin State Meet…plans to major in international studies with a minor in entrepreneurial studies.
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Christian Nasset
First Year • Breaststroke Fargo, North Dakota • North High School HIGH SCHOOL: 2008 graduate of Fargo North high school...won five letters for the Spartans…won four state championships, three in the breaststroke and one in the fly…a five-time All-EDC and All-State pick…holds state records in the 100 IM, 50 breast and 400 medley relay…holds conference records in the 100 fly and breast…qualified for the YMCA National Meet, taking 15th in the 100 breast…earned All-America honors in the event.
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PERSONAL: Son of Douglas and Yvette Nasset…says Skip Fisher has had the most influence on his career…his greatest moments in athletics are competing in the 400 medley relay at the state meet in 2008 and his experience at the YMCA National Meet.
David Nedrud
First Year • Freestyle Granite Falls, Minnesota • Montevideo High School HIGH SCHOOL: Won six letters for Montevideo H.S.…earned All-State and Conference MVP accolades three times…also a member of the ThunderHawk football team, earning two letters. PERSONAL: Son of James and Pamela Nedrud…lists Coach Johnson as the person with the greatest influence on his career…greatest sports thrill was breaking a school record in the pool…enjoys hunting and working construction…plans to major in biochemistry.
Mitchell Pruss
First Year • Butterfly Norfolk, Nebraska • Norfolk Catholic High School HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letter winner in swimming at Norfol Catholic High School…named Scholastic All-American for USA Swimming three times…earned a top 16 NIS Coaches Association award…qualified for four NSAA state meets (2005-08)…placed in the top-ten in each of the following events at the state meet in both 2007 and 2008: 100 IM, 200 fly, 400 free relay and the 400 medley relay…best finish was a third place mark with the 400 free relay…holds school record in the 400 free relay…Speedo sectional qualifier in the 200 fly (twice), 200 IM (twice), 100 fly and the 200 free…earned a Midwestern Swimming Top 8 Short Course award in the 100 fly (2008) and Long Course awards in 200 breast, 100 breast, 100 and 200 fly and the 400 IM…won four letters apiece in cross country and track…team won two state cross country championships as he qualified individually in 2006 (30th overall) and 2007 (15th overall)…was a state qualifier in the 1600 (2007 & 2008) and 3200 relay (2008) in track, placing sixth in the 3200 his senior year…was a four-time Presidential Sliver Certificate Award winner, Athletic Academic member and GNAC Athletic Academic Team selection…won three Scholastic All-American awards and graduated with distinction. PERSONAL: Son of Anthony III and Anne Pruss…lists Dave Nelson as the biggest influence on his career…lists all of his appearances at the state meets as his biggest athletic thrill…enjoys soccer, snowboarding and wakeboarding in his spare time…plans a mechanical engineering major.
Robb Rotramel
First Year • Freestyle Ramsey, Minnesota • Elk River High School HIGH SCHOOL: Was a six-time letter winner in the water for Elk River High…was a four-time All-American, twice in the 50 free and twice in the 100 free…was an eight-time All-State selection and four-time team MVP…was team captain for his junior and senior seasons…earned a 2007 MSHSL Excel Award…on the “B” Honor Roll throughout high school.…brother Ryan Rotramel is a former Husky swimmer. PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and Birdie Rotramel…cites his three brothers Ross, Reid and Ryan as his biggest influences…lists being top 16 in the nation at the 50 free when he was 14 as his biggest sports thrill…enjoys duck hunting, boating, tubing, tennis, fishing and wakeboarding in his spare time…plans a pre-business/finance major with a minor in economics.
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SCSU 2007-08 Season in Review Date Meet Time/Result 10/4-5........Intersquad Meet.....................................4:00pm 10/13.........Alumni Meet.............................................. Noon 10/19.........N. Michigan, ..........................................1st, 1st MSU Moorhead
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(Diving @ Sartell H.S.)
10/20.........N. Michigan,...........................................1st, 1st MSU Moorhead (Women Only) 10/27.........@UW-Stevens Point,.......................... M: 1st, 1st UW-Eau Claire....................................W: 1st, 1st 11/2...........Husky Invite I........................................ 7:00pm 11/3........... Husky Invite I............................................. M: 2nd (All @ Halenbeck) W: 2nd 11/10.........@St. John’s/St. Ben’s Invite..................... M: 1st (Diving at SCSU) W: 1st 11/17.........@North Dakota........................... M: 2nd, W: 2nd 11/30-12/1 @TYR/CollegeSwimming.com................ M: 1st Classic W: 1st 12/1...........Husky Diving Invite................................. Indiv. 12/8...........@Minnesota State....................... M: 1st, W: 1st 1/2-14........@Hawaii Training Trip..................................TBA 1/18...........@St. John’s/St. Ben’s Dual........... W: 1st, M: 1st 1/19...........@St. Olaf...................................... W: 1st, M: 1st 1/25...........Carleton College........................ W: 1st, M: 1st 1/26...........South Dakota............................W; 2nd, M: 1st (Parent’s Day) 2/8-9..........@Minnesota Challenge (S)........................Indiv. 2/8-9..........@South Dakota Diving Inivite (D)...............Indiv. 2/21-24......@NCC Championships...............M: 2nd, W: 4th 3/12-15......@NCAA DII............................M: 15th , W: 20th Championships
Championship results: The SCSU women earned a 20th place finish after earning 50 points and Truman State took home the team championship with 461.5 points. The men earned a 15th place finish with 98 points while Drury distanced themselves from the field with 523.5 points for the team National Championship. Jimerson Is National Champion Twice: Junior dive Nate Jimerson was a weekly highlight all season long, and on the greatest stage of the season, he was best he has been. In day two of the meet, he earned his first national title with a 520.75 on the one-meter board. Two nights later he completed the sweep with a 546.15 on the three-meter. Nate Jimerson His three-meter score was only 10 points away from the national meet record of 556.40 set in 1994. In each event Jimerson’s top victim was Brandon Birchak of the College of St. Rose. The senior finished second to Jimerson twice, after winning both titles as a junior.
All Aboard: Jimerson led a very strong showing all around on the boards for the Huskies. Kelsey Berkeland and Ross Eiden each also earned All-America status on the one and three-meter while Kendra Willis was an All-American on the threemeter. In the first day of the meet Berkeland garnered a third place three-meter finish with a 409.85 while Willis finished fifth with a 400.95. In day two it was Jimerson with the top honors but Eiden was also on the podium at sixth with a 433.15. In day three it was again Berkeland, this time with a fifth place (380.25) one-meter tally. Finally in the fourth day of the meet, behind Jimerson was Eiden in fourth at 451.50, and Chris Pape who charted a 15th place score of 372.80. National Honor: On the strength of his performance, Jimerson was named 2008 NCAA DII Male Diver of the Year at the conclusion of the meet. Also at the end of the meet, thanks to the entire group of male divers, Husky diving coach, Nate Brisley was named 2008 NCAA DII Men’s Diving Coach of the year. Honorable Mention Swimmers: Everyone the Huskies sent to the National Championships earned All-American Honorable Mention (top-16) status or better. Matt Verwey earned the Individual honor when he finished 14th in the 200 backstroke while the rest of Kelsey Berkeland the swimmers teamed up on relay’s to finish among the nation’s best. Alisha Blades, Erin Lannon, Kelly Vieau, and Ali Weske teamed up to give the SCSU women a 15th place 200 free relay (1:37.95) and a 16th place 800 free relay (8:02.01). Kyle Cordry, Sean Fitzgerald, Jake Goergen and Doug McGrath swam on the 13th place 200 free relay while Cordry, Fitzgerald, Goergen and Verwey earned a 13th place finish in the 400 free relay, a 14th place finish in the 200 medley relay, and a 15th place tally in the 800 free relay.
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St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
2007-08 SCSU Results
2007-2008 S eason I n R eview
SCSU 2007-08 Season in Review
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
Made To Be Broken: The Huskies set several new records over the weekend and it started with Kyle Cordry breaking his own standard in the 200 free. On Mar. 13, Cordry touched the wall in 1:41.61, bettering his 1:42.05 set at the NCC championships. The next day, Mar. 14, Cordry teamed up with Matt Verwey, Jake Goergen and Sean Fitzgerald to surpass the 800 free relay record that was also set less than a month ago at the NCC championships. The team touched the wall at 6:55.42, bettering the previous mark of 6:56.97. The same four teamed up again in the final event of the entire meet, on Mar. 15, to break the four year old record in the 400 free relay. They surpassed the standard of 3:05.79, when they finished in 3:05.38. Seniors: Five seniors closed out their careers at the National Championships. Kendra Willis leaves SCSU as a 2008 All-American and three-time All-American overall. Fellow seniors Sean Fitzgerald, Erin Lannon, Doug McGrath, and Chris Pape will graduate after earning AllAmerica Honorable Mention status this winter. The rest of the seniors who were in the pool for the last time this winter include Caitlin Digney, Melissa Eggleston, Kim Fish Lisa Pearson, Isaiah Fuller, and Nate Saur. NCC Championship results: The Husky men gave their best effort, but just met up with a very strong North Dakota team that was able to hold off the Huskies and claim the Championship. The SCSU men finished in second place for the second year in a row. The SCSU women also posted the same finish as last season when they took fourth in the team competition. Nebraska-Omaha overtook North Dakota on the final day to claim the women’s Championship. Individual NCC Champions: The Huskies tallied three individual championships from two athletes at the NCC Championship Meet. For the second year in a row Nate Jimerson won both diving titles, and Kyle Cordry earned his first championship in the 100 freestyle. Cordry also posted two runner up finishes at Kyle Cordry the meet in the 50 free and the 100 free. Top Conference finishes: The men’s 400 freestyle relay team of Cordry, Jake Goergen, Matt Verwey and Kyle Green earned the Huskies fourth NCC title of 2008. Ross Eiden finished second to Jimerson on both boards, while Kendra Willis also tabbed a pair of second place finishes in one and three-meter diving. The final Husky to earn a second place was Verwey in the 200 backstroke. Earning
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third place finishes among the Huskies was Kelsey Berkeland in one-meter diving, Caitlin Digney in the 200 butterfly, Goergen in the 50 free and 100 butterfly, Green in the 200 and 400 IM, and Verwey in the 100 backstroke. Conference Honors: At the conclusion of the NCC Championship meet, the individual awards were given out, and following some very impressive performances, three Huskies gained individual accolades. Nate Jimerson was named NCC Diver of the Year for the third straight year after he won both boards and set a new (and the last) NCC record on the one-meter. Diving coach Nate Brisley was named Diving Coach of the Year for the third straight time after coaching Jimerson as well as Ross Eiden to a pair of runner-up finishes. Brisley’s athletes swept the top four spots in men’s diving. Finally first year Kyle Green was name NCC men’s freshman of the year after earning a relay championship, and relay runner-up, two third place finishes and a fourth place finish. Records Set: At the NCC Championships, the women’s team set a new standard in both the 200 butterfly and the 100 backstroke. Caitlin Digney broke her own 200 fly record with her time of 2:08.58. Also breaking her own mark, Cathy Haen swam the 100 back, in 59.44. The Caitlin Digney men also set a few new standards at the NCC’s. Each in the last day of action, records fell in the 100 freestyle and 200 backstroke. Keeping with the act of breaking you own record, Matt Verwey bettered his own 200 back mark with his 1:50.33. He didn’t
NCC Weekly Honors in 2007-08
Name Year Event Date
Ross Eiden Kendra Willis Ross Eiden Nate Jimerson Nate Jimerson Kelsey Berkeland Matt Verwey Ross Eiden Kendra Willis Matt Verwey
JR SR JR JR JR JR SO JR SR SO
Diving Diving Diving Diving Diving Diving Swimming Diving Diving Swimming
11/6 11/20 11/20 12/4 1/22 1/22 1/29 1/29 2/12 2/12
National Swimmer of the Week
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Matt Verwey
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2007-08 S eason I n R eview
SCSU 2007-08 Season in Review break his own record, but Kyle Cordry now owns the best mark after he swam the 100 free in 45.95. It wasn’t a SCSU record, but Nate Jimerson did set an NCC record with his one-meter dive score of 529.25, breaking the old record of 527.75 held by former Husky Jeremy Frye. Earlier in the season on Jan. 19, Jimerson broke the SCSU record for one-meter diving (6 dives) with his score of 316.80. Finally at the NCAA Championships, three more records fell in the men’s 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay, and 800 freestyle relay. Cordry put his name in the record books again with his 1:41.61 in the 200 free and also on each relay team. Joining Cordry on the record setting relay teams was Sean Fitzgerald, Jake Goergen, and Verwey. The four finished the 400 free relay in 3:05.38 and the 800 free relay in 6:55.42.
Women:
Men:
Kelsey Berkeland- 10/19: 1M, 3M; 10/20: 1M, 3M; 10/27: 1M; 11/10: 3M; 11/17: 3M; 12/1: 3M; 12/8: 1M; 1/18: 1M, 3M; 1/19: 1M Katie Brueggemann- 10/20: 200 IM; 11/10: 200 IM; 12/1: 400 IM; 12/8: 200 IM; 1/26: 200 IM Alisha Blaydes- 10/19: 100 free; 10/27: 200 free, 100 fly; 11/10: 200 free, 100 free; 11/30: 100 free; 12/1: 50 free; 12/8: 100 free; 1/18: 200 free, 100 fly; 1/25: 50 free; 1/26: 200 free Sarah Burnell- 10/19: 400 IM, 500 free; 10/20: 200 free, 500 free; 11/10: 1000 free; 1/18: 500 free; 1/19: 1650 free Caitlin Digney- 10/19: 1650 free, 200 fly; 10/20: 1000 free; 10/27: 200 fly; 11/3: 200 fly; 11/10: 200 fly, 500 free; 11/30: 200 fly; 12/8: 1000 free, 500 free; 1/19: 200 fly, 500 free; 1/25: 200 fly Melissa Eggleston- 1/18: 100 breast Cathy Haen- 11/10: 100 free; 12/1: 100 back Erin Lannon- 12/8: 50 free; 1/18: 50 free, 100 free; 1/19: 50 free, 100 free Elizabeth Lopez- 10/19: 200 free, 200 back; 10/20: 100 back; 10/27: 200 back; 11/10: 200 back; 1/18: 100 back; 1/19: 100 back, 200 back Kelly Vieau- 10/19: 50 free; 10/20: 50 free, 100 free; 10/27: 50 free; 11/10: 50 free Aubrey Welp- 1/25: 1000 free Alison Weske- 10/20: 100 fly; 11/10: 100 fly; 11/17: 100 fly; 12/1: 100 fly; 12/8: 100 fly; 1/19: 200 free, 100 fly; 1/25: 100 free Kendra Willis- 10/27: 3M; 11/10: 1M; 11/17: 1M; 12/8: 3M; 1/19: 1M; 1/25: 1M, 3M; 1/26: 1M; 2/8: 3M Jordan Wolfrum- 1/18: 200 IM 200 medley relay- 10/20; 11/10; 12/1; 1/18; 1/19 200 free relay- 10/20; 11/17; 11/30; 1/18; 1/19 400 medley relay- 10/19; 11/30 400 free relay- 10/19; 10/27; 11/10; 12/1; 1/25
Kyle Cordry- 10/27: 200 free; 12/8: 200 free; 1/18: 100 free; 1/19: 200 free, 50 free, 100 free; 1/25: 50 free, 500 free; 1/26: 200 free, 100 free; 2/24: 100 free Logan Carpenter- 11/10: 100 breast; 11/10: 200 breast; 1/18: 100 breast Matt Dahly- 1/25: 200 breast Mitch Dickison- 1/18: 50 free Ross Eiden- 11/3: 1M; 11/17: 1M; 12/8: 3M; 1/18: 3M; 1/25: 1M, 3M; 1/26: 3M Sean Fitzgerald- 1/18: 100 back Isaiah Fuller- 10/27: 1000 free, 500 free; 11/10: 1000 free, 500 free; 12/8: 1000 free, 500 free; 1/19: 1650 free; 1/26: 1000 free Jake Goergen- 11/3: 50 free; 11/10: 50 free, 100 free; 11/30: 100 free; 12/8: 100 free; 1/18: 200 IM; 1/25: 100 free; 1/26: 50 free, 100 fly Kyle Green- 11/3: 100 back; 1/18: 100 fly; 1/26: 200 IM Nate Jimerson- 10/27: 3M, 1M; 11/10: 1M, 3M; 12/1: 1M, 3M; 1/18: 1M; 1/19: 1M, 1M; 1/26: 1M; 2/22: 1M; 2/24: 3M; 3/13: 1M; 3/15: 3M Alex Milberger- 1/18: 1000 free Joe Spann- 1/18: 500 free; 1/25: 1000 free, 200 fly Matt Verway- 10/27: 200 back; 11/3: 200 IM, 200 back; 11/30: 200 back; 12/1: 400 IM; 1/18: 200 free; 1/19: 200 back, 500 free; 1/25: 200 back 200 medley relay- 11/10; 1/18; 1/26 200 free relay- 11/30; 12/8; 1/18; 1/19; 1/26 400 free relay- 11/10; 12/1; 1/25; 2/24
Huskies Best of 2007-08
Men 50 Free:.......................................... 20.89 (J. Goergen) 3/12 100 Free:............................................ 45.95 (K. Cordry) 2/24 200 Free:......................................... 1:41.61 (K. Cordry) 3/13 500 Free:...............................................4:50.86 (I. Fuller) 11/30 1,000 Free:....................................... 10:05.47 (I. Fuller) 2/21 1,650 Free........................................16:56.58 (I. Fuller) 2/24 100 Fly:...........................................52.32 (J. Goergen) 12/1 200 Fly:............................................ 1:58.40 (J. Spann) 2/23 100 Back:......................................... 52.53 (M. Verwey) 2/23 200 Back:...................................... 1:50.33 (M. Verwey) 2/24 100 Breast:.................................... 59.79 (L. Carpenter) 2/23 200 Breast:................................. 2:10.40 (L. Carpenter) 2/24 200 IM:........................................... 1:53.48 (K. Green) 11/30 400 IM:.......................................... 4:08.33 (M. Verway) 12/1 200 Free Relay:.. 1:23.51 (Cordry, McGrath, Fitzgerald, Goergen) 3/13 400 Free Relay:.. 3:05.38 (Cordry, Fitzgerald, Verwey, Goergen) 2/24 200 Medley Relay:.......1:34.70 (Fitzgerald, Verwey, Goergen, Cordry) 3/12 400 Medley Relay:.. 3:33.10 (Green, Carpenter, Goergen, McGrath) 11/30 1-M Dive (Dual): ........................... 316.80 (N. Jimerson) 1/19 3-M Dive (Dual):................................. 299.35 (R. Eiden) 1/26 1-M Dive (Champ):........................... 529.25 (N. Jimerson) 2/22 3-M Dive (Champ):........................... 546.15 (N. Jimerson) 3/15
Women
50 Free:............................................24.28 (E. Lannon) 3/12 100 Free:.......................................... 52.81 (A. Blaydes) 3/15 200 Free:....................................... 1:57.44 (A. Blaydes) 12/1 500 Free:.......................................... 5:17.05 (C. Digney) 11/30 1,000 Free:....................................10:47.04 (S. Burnell) 2/21 1,650 Free: ...................................18:04.32 (S. Burnell) 2/24 100 Fly:..............................................58.51 (A. Weske) 12/1 200 Fly:.......................................... 2:08.58 (C. Digney) 2/23 100 Back:............................................. 59.44 (C. Haen) 2/23 200 Back:......................................... 2:10.08 (E. Lopez) 2/24 100 Breast:....................................1:10.36 (L. Pearson) 2/23 200 Breast:.......................... 2:29.14 (K. Brueggemann) 2/24 200 IM:................................ 2:13.98 (K. Brueggemann) 2/21 400 IM:............................................4:41.74 (S. Burnell) 2/22 200 Free Relay:........1:36.78 (Blaydes, Weske, Vieau, Lannon) 2/22 400 Free Relay:.. 3:35.41 (Lannon, Weske, Vieau, Blaydes) 3/15 200 Medley Relay: 1:49.54 (Haen, Eggleston, Weske, Lannon) 2/23 400 Medley Relay:.... 4:01.54 (Haen, Brueggemann, Weske, Vieau) 11/30 1-M Dive (Dual): ................................. 266.05 (K. Willis) 1/26 3-M Dive (Dual):.................................. 261.15 (K. Willis) 1/26 1-M Dive (Champ):.................................. 395.00 (K. Willis) 2/23 3-M Dive (Champ):.................................. 495.90 (K. Willis) 2/21
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St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
Winners in 2007-08:
2007-08 I ndividual S eason H ighs Liz Barbee 50 free – 25.95, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 free – 55.84, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 fly – 1:02.96, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 fly – 2:30.82, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:54.72, 12/2/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:41.54, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 400 medley relay – 4:11.84, 10/19/07, St. Cloud, Minn. Kelsey Berkeland 1-meter – 246.85, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 3-meter – 253.40, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 1-meter – 380.25, 3/12/08, Columbia, Mo. 3-meter – 419.20, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb.
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
Alisha Blaydes 50 free – 24.37, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 free – 52.81, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 free – 1:58.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 fly – 1:01.01, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:36.90, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:35.41, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. Katie Brueggemann 100 free – 55.84, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 free – 2:02.09, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 100 breast – 1:10.44, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 breast – 2:29.14, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:13.98, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 IM – 4:47.02, 12/1/07, Kenoahsa, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:40.54, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:40.81, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:01.54, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Sarah Burnell 200 free – 2:03.47, 10/20/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 500 free – 5:17.27, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1000 free – 10:47.04, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 18:04.32, 2/24/08, Oamaha, Neb. 200 fly – 2:23.23, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 breast – 2:36.79, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 200 IM – 2:18.26, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 IM – 4:41.74, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:44.79, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 400 free relay – 3:50.63, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 800 free relay – 7:59.97, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Megan Cotton 50 free – 26.13, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 100 free – 1:00.36, 10/19/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 free – 2:05.88, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 200 back – 2:22.39, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 breast – 1:13.57, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 IM – 2:25.40, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:50.19, St. Cloud, Minn. 800 free relay – 8:26.46, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:50.22, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:21.09, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. Bethany Fuller 50 free – 29.36, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 100 free – 1:02.66, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 back – 1:09.68, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 back – 2:33.31, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 free relay – 1:49.33, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:55.94, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 medley relay – 2:01.95, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:34.57, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis.
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April Geene 50 free – 25.27, 2/9/09, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 free – 55.57, 2/9/09, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 fly – 1:08.47, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 back – 1:04.45, 2/9/09, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:38.52, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:42.44, 10/19/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:54.35, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:04.05, 21/1/07, Kenosha, Wis.
Aubrey Welp 100 free – 59.08, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 free – 2:01.79, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 500 free – 5:22.43, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1000 free – 11:03.61, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 18:41.06, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:49.33, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:53.89, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 800 free relay – 8:26.46, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis.
Cathy Haen 50 free – 25.45, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 back – 59.44, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 back – 2:14.63, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:39.75, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 800 free relay – 8:26.46, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:49.54, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 medley relay – 4:01.54, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis.
Alison Weske 50 free – 25.50, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free – 2:01.20, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 100 fly – 58.51, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 fly – 2:22.88, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 back – 1:02.44, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:36.78, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 free relay – 3:35.41, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 medley relay – 1:49.54, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 medley relay – 4:01.54, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis.
Becky Johnson 50 free – 26.17, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 free – 57.90, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free – 2:06.69, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 fly – 1:00.92, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 200 fly – 2:19.07, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:43.44, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:50.63, 10/27/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 medley relay, 1:53.11, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley – 4:11.21, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. Elizabeth Lopez 200 free – 1:59.20, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 500 free – 5:29.87, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 1000 free – 11:30.76, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 100 back – 1:00.29, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 back – 2:10.08, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:14.79, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 IM – 4:53.47, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 free relay – 1:39.51, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:36.36, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 800 free relay – 7:54.99, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 medley relay – 1:53.72, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:04.05, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Annie McNallan 1-meter diving – 211.30, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 3-meter diving – 237.10, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 1-meter diving – 325.50, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 3-meter diving – 343.40, 2/9/08, Vermillion, S.D. Cassi Mrozek 1-meter diving – 212.95, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 3-meter diving – 204.25, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 1-meter diving – 327.55, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 3-meter diving – 356.05, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. Angela Schroeder 50 free – 28.52, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 100 breast – 1:14.15, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 breast – 2:35.29, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 IM – 2:25.12, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:54.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 medley relay – 4:17.96, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Kelly Vieau 50 free – 24.55, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 free – 54.00, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free – 2:02.36, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:36.90, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:35.41, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 medley relay – 1:51.53, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 400 medley relay – 4:01.54, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis.
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Jordan Wolfrum 100 free – 56.92, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 500 free – 5:52.38, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 100 breast – 1:13.08, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 breast – 1:13.08, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:15.89, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 IM – 4:56.68, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:44.96, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:42.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 2:02.56, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:11.21, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. Logan Carpenter 50 free – 22.73, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 100 free – 49.61, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free – 1:49.87, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 100 fly – 53.78, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 breast – 59.79, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 breast – 2:10.40, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 1:57.81, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:27.65, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:18.56, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 800 free relay – 6:56.97, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 medley relay – 1:35.45, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 medley relay – 3:33.10, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Kyle Cordry 50 free – 20.97, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 100 free – 45.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free – 1:41.61, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 500 free – 4:45.52, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:23.70, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 400 free relay – 3:05.38, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 800 free relay – 6:55.42, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 medley relay – 1:34.70, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. Matt Dahly 100 fly – 57.06, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 200 fly – 2:07.08, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 breast – 1:07.07, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 breast – 2:16.24, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:05.05, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 IM – 4:25.87, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:35.09, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:28.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:43.90, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:42.00, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Mitch Dickison 50 free – 21.83, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 free – 48.57, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb.
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Ross Eiden 1-meter diving – 274.85, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 3-meter diving – 299.35, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 1-meter diving – 468.05, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 3-meter diving – 499.30, 12/1/07, St. Cloud, Minn. Jake Goergen 50 free – 20.89, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 100 free – 46.21, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 free – 1:49.97, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 fly – 52.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 100 back – 53.83, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:05.98, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:23.70, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 400 free relay – 3:05.38, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 800 free relay – 6:55.42, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 200 medley relay – 1:34.70, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. 400 medley relay – 3:33.10, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Kyle Green 200 free – 1:46.98, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 100 fly – 54.40, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 100 back – 52.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 back – 1:54.97, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 IM – 1:53.48, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 IM – 4:10.74, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:28.83, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:05.81, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 800 free relay – 6:56.97, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 medley relay – 1:35.45, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 400 medley relay – 3:33.10, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Brian Jacobs 200 free – 1:53.29, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 100 back – 56.26, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 back – 2:04.98, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:34.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:33.85, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:42.96, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:45.24, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. Nate Jimerson 1-meter diving – 316.80, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 3-meter diving – 293.35, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 1-meter diving – 529.25, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 3-meter diving – 546.15, 3/15/08, Columbia, Mo. Jordan Michaels 50 free – 23.84, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 free – 51.37, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 free – 1:57.65, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 100 fly – 57.22, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 fly – 2:14.24, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:34.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:27.61, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:43.63, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:56.68, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. Alex Milberger 50 free – 24.30, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 free – 52.61, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free – 1:51.26, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn.
500 free – 4:58.67, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1000 free – 10:21.29, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 17:33.91, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 fly – 1:00.18, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 200 fly – 2:08.64, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:34.54, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 400 free relay – 3:23.16, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 400 medley relay – 3:50.12, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. Landon Mishler 200 free relay – 1:35.09, 1/18/09, Collegeville, Minn. Justin Nelson 50 free – 23.93, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 20:11.35, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 back – 54.32, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 back – 2:00.21, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 IM – 2:09.82, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:28.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:40.29, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 medley relay – 3:35.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. Brad Neshiem 1-meter diving – 227.65, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 3-meter diving – 203.15, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 1-meter diving – 305.80, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 3-meter diving – 326.50, 12/1/07, St. Cloud, Minn. Alex Olp 50 free – 23.53, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 100 free – 54.35, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 100 fly – 53.97, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 fly – 2:07.19, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:34.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:28.72, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:38.65, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:40.80, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Joe Palmersten 50 free – 22.46, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 fly – 55.44, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 breast – 1:01.02, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 breast – 2:12.02, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:28.93, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:22.02, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:38.65, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:40.80, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Phillip Potter 50 free – 22.19, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 free – 49.04, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 free – 1:49.21, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 500 free – 4:56.06, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 1000 free – 10:40.03, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:26.65, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 400 free relay – 3:08.11, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 800 free relay – 7:02.18, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:41.93, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:40.80, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. John Rosier 50 free – 23.15, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 free – 50.04, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free – 1:49.79, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 500 free – 4:58.34, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 1000 free – 10:30.51, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 17:44.58, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:28.93, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay, 3:18.56, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:40.93, 1/19/08, Northfield, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:51.64, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn.
Jim Schlup 50 free – 25.83, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 free – 53.41, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free – 1:53.89, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 500 free – 5:09.58, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 1000 free – 10:56.97, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 1650 free – 17:57.61, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:34.54, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 400 free relay – 3:27.61, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:44.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 medley relay – 4:01.75, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. Adam Sebestyen 400 free relay – 3:39.60, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 medley relay – 4:01.49, 10/27/07, Stevens Point, Wis. Joe Spann 500 free – 5:09.03, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 1000 free – 10:25.68, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1650 free – 17:52.26, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 fly – 53.44, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 fly – 1:58.40, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 IM – 2:04.62, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:51.02, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:25.31, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:41.93, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:35.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. Justin Vandenberg 1650 free – 19:26.26, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb, 100 breast – 1:01.48, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 breast – 2:18.16, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 IM – 2:04.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:35.77, Northfield, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:40.30, St. Cloud, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:42.00, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Nick Weaver 50 free – 23.65, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 100 free – 51.87, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 100 fly – 1:00.77, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 100 breast – 1:01.74, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 breast – 2:16.75, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 IM – 2:11.95, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 200 free relay – 1:34.32, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 free relay – 3:22.02, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:40.29, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 400 medley relay – 3:42.00, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. Matt Youngers 200 free – 2:07.59, 1/26/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 500 free – 5:14.37, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 1650 free – 17.44.96, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 fly – 58.63, 11/17/07, Grand Forks, N.D. 200 fly – 1:59.91, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 100 breast – 1:05.67, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 200 breast – 2:15.42, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 IM – 2:05.26, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 400 IM – 4:15.48, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 200 free relay – 1:36.06, 12/8/07, Mankato, Minn. 200 medley relay – 1:48.45, 11/10/07, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:51.64, 11/3/07, St. Cloud, Minn.
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Mitch Dickison (continued) 200 free – 1:48.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb. 1000 free – 11:17.38, 1/25/08, St. Cloud, Minn. 1650 free – 18:18.09, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 free relay – 1:23.83, 2/9/08, Minneapolis, Minn. 400 free relay – 3:13.56, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 800 free relay – 7:20.93, 12/1/07, Kenosha, Wis. 200 medley relay – 1:40.19, 1/18/08, Collegeville, Minn. 400 medley relay – 3:35.95, 2/24/08, Omaha, Neb.
SCSU M en ’ s R ecord B ook
SCSU Men’s Swimming & Diving Team Records (thru 2007-08 season)
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St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
Russ Daniels
Sean Fitzgerald
Nate Jimerson
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Kyle Cordry
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50 Freestyle . ................. Tim Leedahl ................. :20.86 . ........ 1986 100 Freestyle . .............. Kyle Cordry ................ :45.95 ......... Feb. 24, 2008 ....... Omaha, Neb. 200 Freestyle................. Kyle Cordry ................ 1:41.61 ....... Mar. 13, 2008 . ....Columbia, Mo. 500 Freestyle . ............... Sean Gonia .................. 4:39.98 . ...... Feb. 2001 1000Freestyle . .............. Chad Uher ................... 9:50.58 . ...... Feb. 1997 1650 Freestyle . ............. Mark Muenchow .......... 16:27.28 . .... 1979 100 Butterfly .................. Cam Olk ....................... :49.74 . ........ 1988 200 Butterfly .................. Cam Olk ....................... 1:53.14 . ...... 1988 100 Backstroke . ............ Mike Wencl .................. :50.90 . ........ Feb. 2000 200 Backstroke ............ Matt Verwey................. 1:50.33......... Feb. 24, 2008........ Omaha, Neb. 100 Breaststroke ........... Mark Tollefson . ............ :57.53 . ........ 1985 200 Breaststroke ........... Mark Tollefson . ............ 2:07.98 . ...... 1985 200 Individual Medley . .. Cam Olk ....................... 1:52.01 . ...... 1988 400 Individual Medley . .. Matt Verwey.................. 4:06.80......... Dec. 2006............. Kenosha, Wis, 200 Freestyle Relay ...... Russ Daniels . .............. 1:23.46 . ...... March 2004.... Minneapolis, Minn. Micah Eberle Gabe Kern Ryan Rotramel 400 Freestyle Relay ..... Kyle Cordry ................ 3:05.38 ....... Mar. 15, 2008.......Columbia, Mo. Sean Fiztgerald Matt Verwey Jake Goergen 800 Freestyle Relay ..... Kyle Cordry.................. 6:55.42 ....... Mar. 14, 2008.......Columbia, Mo. Matt Verwey Jake Goergen Sean Fitzgerald 200 Medley Relay . ........ Micah Eberle................. 1:35.17 . ...... Feb. 2004........ Grand Forks, N.D. Ben Gill Gabe Kern Ryan Rotramel 400 Medley Relay . ........ Sean Fitzgerald............. 3:32.71......... Feb. 2006 Matt Girard Alex Olp Doug McGrath One-Meter Diving . ....... Nate Jimerson ............ 316.80 . ....... Jan. 19. 2008... Northfield, Minn. (6 dives) One-Meter Diving .......... Jeremy Frye ................. 544.95 . ....... Jan. 1999 (11 dives) Three-Meter Diving . ...... Jeremy Frye ................. 331.90 . ....... Feb. 1999 (6 dives) Three-Meter Diving......... Ryan Bucher ................ 573.50 . ....... Jan. 1998 (11dives)
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SCSU W omen ’ s R ecord B ook
SCSU Women’s Swimming & Diving Team Records (thru 2007-08 season)
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Time Year
Site
50 Freestyle . ................... Heather Miller .............. :23.55 ........... Mar. 2000 . ............Buffalo, N.Y. 100 Freestyle . ................. Heather Miller .............. :51.65 ........... Mar. 2000 . ............Buffalo, N.Y. 200 Freestyle . ................. Danielle Breunig .......... 1:54.50 ......... Mar. 2005 . ...........Orlando, Fla. 500 Freestyle . ................. Lisa Peasley ................ 5:09.29 ......... Feb. 1992 1000 Freestyle . ............... Sarah Burnell................ 10:36.90........ Feb. 2007 ... Grand Forks, N.D. 1650 Freestyle . ............... Becky Birnell ................ 17:48.88........ Feb. 1989 100 Butterfly .................... Alise Emil ..................... :56.26 ........... Mar. 2005 . ......................NCAA 200 Butterfly . ................. Caitlin Digney.............. 2:08.58.......... Feb. 23, 2008..... Omaha, Neb. 100 Backstroke .............. Cathy Haen ................. :59.44 . ......... Feb. 23, 2008..... Omaha, Neb. 200 Backstroke . .............. Elizabeth Lopez ........... 2:09.31.......... Feb. 2006 100 Breaststroke ............. Tesia Zuba ................... 1:04.08 ......... Mar. 2001 200 Breaststroke ............. Tesia Zuba ................... 2:17.34 ......... Mar. 2001 200 Individual Medley . .... Tesia Zuba ................... 2:07.50 ......... Feb. 2002 400 Individual Medley . .... Tesia Zuba.................... 4:30.15.......... Mar. 2002 200 Freestyle Relay ........ Brenda Peters . ............ 1:36.67 ......... Feb. 2004 ... Grand Forks, N.D. Jackie Vieau Alise Emil Danielle Bruening 200 Medley Relay . .......... Brenda Peters............... 1:48.23.......... Feb. 2005 ........... Omaha, Neb. Jackie Vieau Alise Emil Danielle Bruenig 400 Freestyle Relay......... Brenda Peters............... 3:30.56 ......... Feb. 2005 ........... Omaha, Neb. Jackie Vieau Alise Emil Danielle Bruening 400 Medley Relay . .......... Brenda Peters . ............ 3:57.15 ......... Feb. 2005............ Omaha, Neb. Lisa Pearson Alise Emil Jackie Vieau 800 Freestyle Relay ........ Danielle Breunig........... 7:44.36.......... Feb. 2006 Sarah Burnell Elizabeth Lopez Jackie Vieau One-Meter Diving ............ Mary Ahlin .................... 316.25 .......... Feb. 1999 (6 Dives) One-Meter Diving ............ Mary Ahlin .................... 468.50 .......... Jan. 1999 (10 Dives) One-Meter Diving ............ Sarah Loquai ............... 425.20 .......... Jan. 1996 (11 Dives) Three-Meter Diving . ........ Mary Ahlin .................... 294.65 .......... Feb. 1998 (6 Dives) Three-Meter Diving . ........ Mary Ahlin .................... 562.95 .......... Jan. 1999 (11 Dives)
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Brenda Peters
Lisa Pearson
Sarah Burnell
Elizabeth Lopez
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SCSU’ s A ll -A mericans
SCSU Men’s All-Americans
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
1978 Tim Rumsey 1979 Cameron Jenkins Breaststroke Dave Toohey Breaststroke 1981 400 Medley Relay Tom Bahr Chuck Ross Tim Johnson Ron Schirmers 400 Free Relay 4th Dan Carter Ron Schirmers Steve Johnson Tom Bahr 1982 Stewart Bastian 1-Meter Diving 12th 400 Free Relay 7th Marty Rowe Tom Bahr Mark Fuller Tom Ruehle 800 Free Relay 12th Chuck Ross Marty Rowe Bob Andruss Tom Ruehle Mark Fuller 1983 Mark Tollefson 100 Breaststroke 5th 200 Breaststroke 6th 400 Medley Relay 12th Marc Hein Mark Tollefson Jeff Mace Dan Carter 400 Free Relay 11th Dan Carter Marc Hein Chuck Ross Marty Rowe 1984 Mark Tollefson 100 Breaststroke 3rd 200 Breaststroke 4th 400 Medley Relay 12th Tom Swanson Mark Tollefson Jeff Mace Tom Ruehle 1985 Tim Leedahl 50 Freestyle 5th Mark Tollefson 100 Breaststroke 6th 200 Breaststroke 1986 Tim Leedahl 50 Freestyle 8th 1991 Dave Hobza 100 Butterfly 13th 200 Butterfly 15th 1992 Dave Hobza 200 Free Relay 9th Chris Schmitz 200 Free Relay 9th Jason Netland 200 Free Relay 9th Pete Travis 200 Free Relay 9th
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1994 Lars Eber 1-Meter Diving 10th 3-Meter Diving 10th 1995 Matt Berg 200 Free Relay 4th Rob Kendall 200 Free Relay 4th Justin Seidler 200 Free Relay 4th Dave Schwantes 200 Free Relay 4th Ryan Bucher 1-Meter Diving 14th 3-Meter Diving 15th Steve Hanson 1-Meter Diving 13th 3-Meter Diving 16th 1996 Ryan Bucher 3-Meter Diving 5th Jeremy Frye 1-Meter Diving 10th 3-Meter Diving 13th 1997 Ryan Buche 1-Meter Diving 15th 3-Meter Diving 9th Jeremy Frye 3-Meter Diving 16th 1998 Jeremy Frye 1-Meter Diving 7th 3-Meter Diving 5th Ryan Bucher 1-Meter Diving 6th 3-Meter Diving 9th Mike Wencl 100 Backstroke 7th 1998 Jeremy Frye 1-Meter Diving 4th 3-Meter Diving 4th Joe Anderson 1-Meter Diving 13th 3-Meter Diving 8th Mike Wencl 100 Backstroke 6th 2000 Mike Wencl 100 Backstroke 6th Nate Brisley 3-Meter Diving 7th Nate Brisley 1-Meter Diving 4th 2004 400 Free Relay 12th (HM) Micah Eberle Russ Daniels Gabe Kern Ryan Rotramel 800 Free Relay 15th (HM) Ryan Rotramel Micah Eberle Gabe Kern Russ Daniels 400 Medley Relay 16th (HM) Ryan Rotramel Micah Eberle Gabe Kern Russ Daniels 2005 Ross Eiden 1-Meter Diving 6th 3-Meter Diving 4th
2006 Nate Jimerson 1-Meter Diving 2nd 3-Meter Diving 2nd Ross Eiden 1-Meter Diving 9th (HM) 3-Meter Diving 9th (HM) 2007 Nate Jimerson 1-Meter Diving 2nd 3-Meter Diving 4th 2008 Nate Jimerson 1-Meter Diving 1st 3-Meter Diving 1st Ross Eiden 1-Meter Diving 6th 3-Meter Diving 4th Matt Verwey 200 Backstroke 14th (HM) Chris Pape 3-Meter Diving 15th (HM) 200 Free Relay 13th (HM) Kyle Cordry Doug McGrath Sean Fitzgerald Jake Goergen 400 Free Relay 13th (HM) Kyle Cordry Sean Fitzgerald Matt Verwey Jake Goergen 200 Medley Relay 14th (HM) Sean Fitzgerald Matt Verwey Jake Goergen Kyle Cordry 800 Free Relay 15th (HM) Kyle Cordry Matt Verwey Jake Goergen Sean Fitzgerald
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NCAA Honors Men 2008: Nate Jimerson DII Diver of the Year
Women 1998: Mary Ahlin DII Diver of the Year 1999: Mary Ahlin DII Diver of the Year
Coaches 2008: Nate Brisley DII Men’s Diving Coach of the year
Nate Jimerson at the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships -courtesy NCAA-
SCSU’ s A ll -A mericans Nikki Noaeill 50 Freestyle 6th Marie Rubel 1-Meter Diving 8th 3-Meter Diving 8th 1997 Sara Loquai 1-Meter Diving 1st 3-Meter Diving 6th Marie Rubel 3-Meter Diving 7th 1-Meter Diving 9th Karie Ann Goebel 3-Meter Diving 12th 1998 Mary Ahlin 1-Meter Diving 1st 3-Meter Diving 1st Marie Rubel 1-Meter Diving 9th 3-Meter Diving 5th Sarah Loquai 1-Meter Diving 5th 3-Meter Diving 10th Kari Ann Goebel 1-Meter Diving 3-Meter Diving 15th 1999 Mary Ahlin 1-Meter Diving 1st 3-Meter Diving 1st Marie Rubel 1-Meter Diving 6th 3-Meter Diving 8th Kori Strate 50 Freestyle 7th 100 Freestyle 13th 2000 Heather Miller 100 Freestyle 2nd 50 Freestyle 4th 400 Freestyle Relay 5th Heather Miller Kori Strate Adrianne Higley Kim Braun 800 Freestyle Relay 7th Kori Strate Heather Miller Adrianne Higley Kim Braun 200 Freestyle Relay 4th Heather Miller Kori Strate Lindsey Bubolz Beth Lococo 200 Medley Relay 8th Heather Miller Tesia Zuba Kori Strate Tesia Zuba 200 Breaststroke 3rd 100 Breaststroke 4th Mary Ahlin 1-Meter Diving 3rd 3-Meter Diving 4th Amy Crook 1-Meter Diving 6th Heather Hansen 3-Meter Diving 5th 2001 Tesia Zuba 100 Breaststroke 2nd 200 Breaststroke 2nd Mary Ahlin 1-Meter Diving 4th 3-Meter Diving 4th
2002 Tesia Zuba 100 Breaststroke 4th 200 Breaststroke 2nd 400 Individual Medley 8th 2003 Tesia Zuba 100 Breaststroke 5th 200 Breaststroke 4th 800 Free Relay 8th Tesia Zuba Alise Emil Danielle Breunig Jackie Vieau 2004 200 Free Relay 8th Alise Emil Brenda Peters Jackie Vieau Danielle Breunig Sarah Nielsen 3-Meter Diving 10th (HM) Sara Steffen 3-Meter Diving 14th (HM) Danielle Breunig 200 Free 16th (HM) 400 Free Relay 9th (HM) Danielle Breunig Brenda Peters Jackie Vieau Alise Emil 800 Free Relay 9th (HM) Danielle Breunig Brenda Peters Alise Emil Jackie Vieau 400 Medley Relay 10th (HM) Danielle Breunig Branda Peters Alise Emil Jackie Vieau 200 Medley Relay 12th (HM) Brenda Peters Alise Emil Danielle Bruenig Jackie Vieau 2005 Alise Emil 100 Butterfly 5th 400 Free Relay 7th Alise Emil Jackie Vieau Danielle Breunig Brenda Peters Jackie Vieau 100 Free 10th (HM) Danielle Breunig 100 Free 16th (HM) 800 Free Relay 10th (HM) Danielle Breunig Alise Emil Brenda Peters Jackie Vieau 200 Free Relay 10th (HM) Brenda Peters Danielle Breunig Jackie Vieau Alise Emil 400 Medley Relay 10th (HM) Brenda Peters Melissa Eggleston Alise Emil Jackie Vieau
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SCSU Women’s All-Americans 1980 Jane Baltes 50 Backstroke 1991 Pam Raetz 100 Breaststroke 5th 200 Breaststroke 5th 1992 Marissa Tieszen 50 Freestyle 7th Pam Raetz 100 Breaststroke 7th 200 Breaststroke 5th 200 Medley Relay 5th Kori Pearson Kathy Ghylin Marissa Tieszen Pam Raetz Kim Horge 100 Breaststroke 11th 200 Free Relay 6th Marissa Tieszen Andrea Bergstrom Karen McKinley Kori Pearson Missy Tuominen 3-Meter Diving 15th 1-Meter Diving 16th Emily Wicktor 1-Meter Diving 14th 1993 Pam Raetz 100 Breaststroke 4th 200 Breaststroke 7th Marissa Tieszen 50 Freestyle 16th 200 Free Relay 10th Marissa Tieszen Jenny Bentley Kori Pearson Andrea Bergstrom 1994 Pam Raetz 100 Breaststroke 3rd 200 Breaststroke 3rd 200 Medley Relay 4th Pam Raetz Marissa Tieszen Kori Pearson Stacy Bechel 400 Medley Relay 9th Pam Raetz Marissa Tieszen Kori Pearson Stacy Bechel Marissa Tieszen 50 Freestyle 7th Stacy Bechel 100 Butterfly 16th Ann Mommsen 1-Meter Diving 1995 200 Free Relay 7th Nikki Noaeill Jaime Jackson Sarah Boothby Marissa Tieszen Marissa Tieszen 50 Freestyle 11th 100 Freestyle 12th Sarah Loquai 1-Meter Diving 15th Ann Mommsen 1-Meter Diving 10th 1996 Sara Loquai 1-Meter Diving 4th 3-Meter Diving 9th
R emembering the N orth C entral C onference SCSU Women’s All-Time NCC Finishes
The North Central Conference; A Proud History (1921-2008)
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
The 2007-08 school year marked the final year of league competition in the always rugged North Central Conference for the St. Cloud State University athletics program. St. Cloud State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Augustana College and the University of Minnesota Duluth joined the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference in the fall of 2008. The University of Nebraska-Omaha will join the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, while the University of South Dakota and the University of North Dakota have elected to seek NCAA Division I status. The North Central Conference distinguished itself as one of the premier NCAA Division II leagues in the country. The first official competition of the league was held in the spring of 1922. The founding members were South Dakota State College, College of St. Thomas, Des Moines University, Creighton University , North Dakota Agricultural College, University of North Dakota and Morningside College. In 1978, the conference began to phase in women’s athletics. The league grew to be ten universities strong with men’s and women’s teams competing for championships from Augustana College, Minnesota State University Mankato, Morningside College, Nebraska-Omaha, North Dakota, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, St. Cloud State and South Dakota. The league began to change in 2000 when Morningside elected to leave the conference. Northern Colorado (2003), followed by North Dakota State and South Dakota State (2004), elected to move up a classification to NCAA Division I. Minnesota Duluth joined the NCC in 2004 making it a seven team league. The St. Cloud State men’s program joined the North Central Conference in 1981. The Huskies made their presence known in the league winning 13 tennis championships (1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) four swimming and diving championships (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985), four basketball championships (1986, 1987, 1988, 2001), three golf championships, two football championships (1989 and 2002), and one title each in cross-country (1983), and baseball (1991). The SCSU women’s program joined the NCC in 1984, and won five conference tennis titles (1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991), three softball titles (1998, 2003, 2004), and one basketball championship (1989).
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SCSU Finishes at the NCAA’s Women’s Teams Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Place Points 19th 27 12th 107 16th 42 11th 120 16th 44 14th 59 14th 59 12th 86 12th 80 5th 259 15th 69 16th 53 13th 100 11th 98 12th 113 12th 131 19th 47 20th 50
2002, Tesia Zuba, 2:22.56 200 Butterfly 1981, Karen Martin, 2:33.05 200 Individual Medley 1984, Janice Quinlan, 2:17.24 400 Individual Medley 1984, Janice Quinlan, 4:46.79 1985, Janice Quinlan, 4:51.83 One-Meter Diving 1984, Karen Martin, 369.30 1994, Ann Mommsen, 373.40 1996, Sarah Loquai, 376.60 1997, Sarah Loquai 1998, Sarah Loquai 450.15 1999, Mary Ahlin, 441.95 2000, Mary Ahlin, 403.25 Three-Meter Diving 1984, Kati Johnson, 377.89 1996, Sarah Loquai, 438.35 1997, Sarah Loquai, 1998, Mary Ahlin, 517.25 1999, Mary Ahlin, 561.50
2000, Mary Ahlin, 453.55 2001, Mary Ahlin, 454.40 200 Medley Relay 1994, St. Cloud State, 1:49.09 400 Medley Relay 1989, St. Cloud State, 4:12.57 1994, St. Cloud State, 3:58.24 200 Freestyle Relay 1995, St. Cloud State, 1:38.15 2004, St. Cloud State, 1:36.67 400 Freestyle Relay 2004, St. Cloud State, 3:31.57 2005, St. Cloud State, 3:30.56 800 Freestyle Relay 1984, St. Cloud State, 8:15.77
NCC Women’s Newcomer of the Year
St.Cloud State All-American Scholars
2000, Heather Miller
1992 1993 1994 1995
NCC Women’s Diver of the Year 1984, Cindy LaFavor 1994, Ann Mommsen 1996, Sarah Loquai 1997, Sarah Loquai 1998, Sarah Loquai 1999, Mary Ahlin 2000, Mary Ahlin 2001, Mary Ahlin
NCC Women’s Coach of the Year 1987, Carol Anklan 1992 (S), Diane Heydt 1994 (D), Kevin Lawrence 1996 (D), Kevin Lawrence 1997 (D), Kevin Lawrence 1998 (D), Bret Beecher 2000 (S), Diane Heydt 2000 (D), Bret Beecher
NCC Record Holders 1986, Sarah Loquai 1-meter diving 453.35 1999, Mary Ahlin 3-meter diving 561.5 2005, Jackie Vieau, Danielle Breunig, Brenda Peters, Alise Emil 400 free relay 3:30.56
Kathy Ghylin Andrea Bergstrom Andrea Bergstrom Jenny Bentley Andrea Bergstrom Marissa Tiezen
NCC Academic Honor Roll 2006: Caitlin Digney, Meliss Eggleston, Alise Emil, Jennifer Foster, Katelyn McGrath, Sarah Nielsen, Kristin Otterson, Lisa Pearson, Brenda Peters, and Laura Seidenkranz 2007: Kelsey Berkeland, Sarah Burnell, Stephanie Dauphin, Caitlin Digney, Melissa Eggleston, Jennifer Foster, Becky Johnson, Brenda Peters, Laura Seidenkranz, Jordan Wolfrum, and Lisa Pearson 2008: Kelsey Berkeland, Katie Brueggemann, Megan Cotton, Staphanie Dauphin, Caitlin Digney, Bethany Fuller, Allyson Helling, Becky Johnson, Annie McNallan, Lisa Pearson, Angela Schroeder, Laure Seidenkranz, Kelly Vieau, Aubrey Welk and Jordan Wolfrum
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Women’s NCC Champions List 50 Freestyle 1984, LeAnn Geise, :24.88 1992, Marissa Tieszen, :24.53 1994, Marissa Tieszen, :24.33 1996, Nikki Noaeill, :24.44 2000, Heather Miller, :23.90 100 Freestyle 2000, Heather Miller, :52.11 2005, Jackie Vieau, :51.99 2006, Jackie Vieau, :52.25 500 Freestyle 1984, Janice Quinlan, 5:21.51 1650 Freestyle 1988, Becky Birnell, 18:18.81 50 Backstroke (retired) 1985, Mary McGregor, :28.24 100 Breaststroke 2002, Tesia Zuba, 1:04.88 200 Breaststroke 1991, Pam Raetz, 2:25.34 2000, Tesia Zuba, 2:22.43 2001, Tesia Zuba, 2:22.06
NCC C hampions Men’s NCC Champions List
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
50 Freestyle 1982, Tom Bahr, :21.79 1983, Dan Carter, :21.98 1984, Tom Reuhle, :22.09 1985, Tim Leedahl, :21.17 1986, Tim Leedahl, :21.86 1987, Tim Leedahl, :21.23 1996, David Schwantes, :21.50 2000, Russ Tapper, :21.46 100 Freestyle 1982, Martin Rowe, :47.87 1985, Tim Leedahl, :47.36 1986, Tim Leedahl, :48.36 1996, David Schwantes, :46.81 2008, Kyle Cordry, :45.95 1650 Freestyle 2001, Sean Gonia, 16:36.82 100 Breaststroke 1983, Mark Tollefson, :58.86 1985, Mark Tollefson, :59.56 200 Breaststroke 1983, Mark Tollefson, 2:09.90 1984, Mark Tollefson, 2:12.25 1985, Mark Tollefson, 2:11.25 100 Backstroke 1985, Tom Ruehle, :54.90 1998, Mike Wencl, :52.40 1999, Mike Wencl, :51.47 2000, Mike Wencl, :51.22 100 Butterfly 1982, Ed Larson, :53.33 1987, Mike Sorenson, :51.35 1988, Cameron Olk, :50.20 1991, Dave Hobza, :51.20
NCC Men’s Diver of the Year
NCC Record Holders
2006, Nate Jimerson 2007, Nate Jimerson 2008, Nate Jimerson
NCC Men’s Freshman of the Year 2008, Kyle Green
NCC Men’s Coach of the Year 2004 (S), Jeff Hegle 2006 (D), Nate Brisley 2007 (D), Nate Brisley 2008 (D), Nate Brisley
200 Butterfly 1988, Cameron Olk, 1:53.14 1991, Dave Hobza, 1:57.14 200 Individual Medley 1982, Mark Fuller, 1:59.42 1983, Mark Hein, 2:00.94 1984, Mark Fuller, 2:00.85 1985, Mark Tollefson, 1:58.92 1988, Cameron Olk, 1:52.01 400 Individual Medley 1982, Mark Fuller, 4:19.76 1983, Mark Hein, 4:22.28 1984, Mark Fuller, 4:22.94 1985, Mark Fuller, 4:23.38 One-Meter Diving 1982, Stewart Bastien, 421.30 1983, Steve lafean, 465.80 1984, Cornell Seehusen, 422.60 1985, Ed Marciniak, 399.05 1986, Ed Marciniak, 386.26 1990, Michael Way, 400.25 1992, Michael Way, 419.40 1996, Ryan Bucher, 468.95 1997, Ryan Bucher 1998, Ryan Bucher, 492.45 1999, Jeremy Frye, 527.75 2007, Nate Jimerson, 503.05 2008, Nate Jimerson, 529.25 Three-Meter Diving 1982, Stewart Bastien, 450.35 1984, Cornell Seehusen, 441.20 1985, Ed Marciniak, 439.20 1986, Ed Marciniak, 376.45 1992, Michael Way, 419.40 1995, Ryan Bucher, 407.40 1996, Ryan Bucher, 407.30
1988, Cameron Olk 200-YD IM 1:52.01 1998, Jeremy Frye 3-meter diving 562.10 2008, Nate Jimerson 1-meter diving 529.25
NCC Academic Honor Roll 2006: Logan Albert, Sean Fitzgerald, Douglas McGrath, and Grant Smith 2007: Mitchell Dickison, Sean Fitzgerald, Matt Girard, Brian Jacobs, Doug McGrath, Adam Sebestyen, and Scott Wolf 2008: Cameron Berg, Mitch Dickison, Sean Fitzgerald, Brian Jacobs, Doug McGrath, Brad Nesheim, and Adam Sebestyen
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1997, Ryan Bucher, 1998, Jeremy Frye, 562.10 2006, Nate Jimerson, 486.65 2007, Nate Jimerson, 500.15 2008, Nate Jimerson, 514.85 400 Freestyle Relay 1983, SCSU, 3:12.47 1984, SCSU, 3:13.45 2008, SCSU, 3:05.81 800 Freestyle Relay 1982, SCSU, 7:09.09 1983, SCSU, 7:08.88 1984, SCSU, 7:14.60 400 Medley Relay 1983, SCSU, 3:35.61 1984, SCSU, 3:36.87 1985, SCSU, 3:34.35 200 Freestyle Relay 1985, SCSU, 1:30.04 1986, SCSU, 1:27.69 1992, SCSU, 1:25.32 1995, SCSU, 1:23.90
SCSU Finishes at the NCAA’s - Men’s Teams Year 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1991 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Place Points 27th 1 29th 9 18th 18 9th 44 17th 17 16th 25 13th 25 18th 31 18th 11 24th 6 15th 24 21st 13.5 16th 40 17th 26 22nd 12 14th 58 16th 61.5 21st 15 21st 28 19th 52 21st 32 15th 98
SCSU A ll -A mericans Four-time National Champion Mary Ahlin, a native of Minneapolis and 1996 graduate of Roseville Area High School, is the most decorated diver in the history of SCSU athletics. She completed her career at SCSU (1997-2001) as a four-time NCAA Division II National Champion and eight-time AllAmerican. She won the one and three-meter NCAA Division II individual diving national championships in 1998 and 1999. She qualified for nationals on both boards in each of her four seasons. She won four straight North Central Conference titles on the threemeter diving board and was a two-time champion on the one-meter board. She was a three-time NCC Female Diver of the Year and a two-time NCAA Division II Diver of the year. She holds school and NCC records on the one and three-meter boards.
Ahlin’s National Titles 1998 NCAADivision II National Champion (1-meter) 1998 NCAADivision II National Champion (3-meter) 1999 NCAADivision II National Champion (1-meter) 1999 NCAADivision II National Champion (3-meter)
Ahlin’s Conference Titles 1998 North Central Conference Champion (3-meter) 1999 North Central Conference Champion (1-meter) 1999 North Central Conference Champion (3-meter) 2000 North Central Conference Champion (1-meter) 2000 North Central Conference Champion (3-meter) 2001 North Central Conference Champion (3-meter)
Ahlin’s Accolades Eight-time NCAADivision II All-American Two-time NCAADivision II Diver of the Year Three-time NCC Female Diver of the Year Holds four SCSU diving records Holds NCC three-meter record Sports Illustrated Faces in the Crowd, April 6, 1998 2001 St. Cloud State Female Senior Athlete of the Year diving event, also brought home All-America honors by placing sixth in the three-meter diving event with a point total of 365.15.
Sarah Loquai St. Cloud State University diver wins NCAA Division II one-meter title in 1997 St. Cloud State University swimming history was made during the 1996-97 season as junior diver Sarah Loquai became the first diver in University history to win an NCAA Division II individual title. Loquai brought home top honors in the one-meter diving event, as she posted a score of 354.25 at the national championships. Loquai, a three-time All-America award winner in the one-meter
A native of Red Wing, Loquai established herself as one of the nation’s premiere Division II divers. In 1995, Loquai placed 15th in the one-meter event and in 1996, she placed fourth in the onemeter event. She is a five-time All-American, five-time North Central Conference Champion and three-time NCC Diver of the Year. She holds the NCC onemeter diving record and is the SCSU record holder in the onemeter board.
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2007-08 D ivision II NCAA C hampionships St. Cloud State University’s
Nate Jimerson Two-Time National Champion 2008 NCAA DII Male Diver of the Year
St. Cloud State University Swimming & Diving 2008-2009
2008 NCAA Finishes
3/13/08 1st Place: 1-meter diving - 520.75 3/15/08 1st Place: 3-meter diving - 546.15
The Jimerson File: Year: Junior (2007-08) Hometown: Apple Valley, Minn. Previous Team: Eastview High School Events: One and three-meter diving
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2006: (First Year) 1-meter: 2nd - 449.40 3-meter: 2nd - 446.80
2006: (First Year) 1-meter: 2nd - 434.80 3-meter: 1st - 486.65
2007: (Sophomore) 1-meter: 2nd - 452.15 3-meter: 4th - 397.70 2008: (Junior) 1-meter: 1st - 520.75 3-meter: 1st - 546.15
- NCAA DII Male Diver of the Year
- NCC Male Diver of the Year
2007: (Sophomore) 1-meter: 1st - 503.05 3-meter: 1st - 500.15 - NCC Male Diver of the Year
2008: (Junior) 1-meter: 1st - 529.25 (NCC Record) 3-meter: 1st - 514.85 - NCC Male Diver of the Year
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- 10/27/07 – UW-Eau Claire/UW-Stevens Point o 1st 3-meter diving, 293.35 o 1st 1-meter diving, 282.50 - 11/03/07 – Husky Invite o 2nd 1-meter diving, 440.30 o 2nd 3-meter diving, 443.15 - 11/10/07 – St. John’s/St. Ben’s Fall Invite o 1st 1-meter diving, 301.85 o 1st 3-meter diving, 286.10 - 11/17/07 – North Dakota o 2nd 3-meter diving, 282.25 o 2nd 1-meter diving, 262.45 - 12/01/07 – Husky Diving Invite o 1st 1-meter diving, 504.60 o 1st 3-meter diving, 501.00 - 01/18/08 – St. John’s o 1st 1-meter diving, 275.50 o 2nd 3-meter diving, 270.90 - 01/19/08 – St. Olaf o 1st 1-meter diving, 276.05 o 1st 1-meter diving, 316.80 - 01/26/08 – South Dakota o 1st 1-meter diving, 258.25 o --- 3-meter diving, 277.05 - 02/24/08 – NCC Championships o 1st 1-meter diving, 529.25 o 1st 3-meter diving, 514.85 - 03/15/08 – NCAA DII National Championships o 1st 1-meter diving, 520.75 o 1st 3-meter diving, 546.15
2007-08 D ivision II NCAA C hampionships Snapshots of St. Cloud State at the 2008 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship Meet where the men placed 15th and the women placed 20th.
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DATE Oct. 3-4 Oct. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 24 -25 Nov. 1 Nov. 14-15 Nov. 21 Dec. 5-6 Dec. 5-6 Dec. 31-Jan 12 Jan. 16 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Feb. 6-7 Feb. 18-21 Mar. 11-14
OPPONENT Intersquad Meet Alumni Meet MSU Moorhead (Women) MSU Moorhead (Women) UWSP/Eau Claire Minnesota State UW-Green Bay South Dakota Carthage College Invite UWRF Diving Invite San Juan Training Trip CSB/SJU Dual St. Olaf Carleton College Minnesota Challenge NSIC Championships NCAA Championships
LOCATION Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Away Away Puerto Rico Home Home Away Mpls, MN Omaha, NE Houston, TX
TIME 7:00/12:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:00 pm/1:00 pm 1:00 pm TBA 6:00 pm TBA TBA 6:00 pm 1:00 pm 12:00 pm TBA TBA TBA