2010-11 K-State Rowing Recruiting Guide

WOMEN’S ROWING excellence

endurance

opportunity

What is K-State Rowing?

Very simple: do-it-yourself excellence. All we need is your athleticism to continue a winning tradition on this team.

Returning athletes this year: 49.

How many knew how to row before joining the team? 0.

Our program is all about teaching the sport. We do not give preference to athletes with rowing experience. We are interested in any athlete ready to prove her long-term potential by learning a new sport. We have the international coaching experience and top-notch equipment to build tall athletes into Division I competitors. We have taken basic athletes who played a variety of sports in high school and given them the skills and strength to claim the 1st Varsity 8 gold medal at the Big 12 Championship last year. Coming up behind them, our 1st Novice 8 also took gold at the 2009 Big 12 Championship having no pre-collegiate experience whatsoever.

If you are interested in learning more about how our program can build your Division I career, feel free to contact myself or my staff...

Patrick Sweeney Head Coach office phone: 785-532-7899

12 Ahearn Field House • Manhattan, Kan. 66506 • 785-532-7899 • www.kstatesports.com/rowing

ROWING WILDCATS

A CONVERSATION WITH ASSISTANT COACH AND RECRUITING COORDINATOR G RACE R IEKENBERG

Assistant Coach Grace Riekenberg is a Kansas State alumna and competed on the rowing team for the Wildcats. Like nearly every other former K-State rower, she had never heard of rowing or participated in it prior to joining the team. Now, Coach Grace is the recruiting coordinator for the Wildcat Rowing Team and can speak from experience just how impactful the sport can be on a young student’s life and how it can start as something unfamiliar into something you love before you know it.

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A STUDENT-ATHLETE? A: Tall and tough.

If you're tough enough, we can be a little lenient on the height criteria. But toughness is non-negotiable.

And really that's all we need. It's a do-it-yourself sport. What you put into it is what you get out of it. And we've had some excellent athletes get the experience of a lifetime out of their time on the team.

Last spring for example, 1st Varsity 8 beat Texas, which is the team that has won two consecutive Big 12 championships. If we can produce one Varsity 8 that can go faster than the Big 12 champions, we're pretty confident we can do it again.

So we're looking for dedicated athletes who have what it takes to develop longterm vision to know what kind of athletes they want to be and just go after it.

For the students who want to develop the mindset of a Division I athlete, if they want to take themselves seriously – both in athletic competition and in the classroom – we've got roster spots and scholarship dollars for them.

Q: IS THAT THE ONLY WAY TO JOIN THE TEAM? A: No. We also need small athletes. For every eight rowers, we need one "coxswain." It's the coxswain's job to steer the boat and execute the coach's practice plan. These athletes need to be naturally 115 pounds or lighter and also clever. Joining the team as a coxswain is a great way to develop leadership skills and be able to make snap decisions.

Q: WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST OBJECTIONS PROSPECTIVE-ATHLETES HAVE? A: There are a couple. The most frequently asked question is about the time requirement, but I think the biggest unasked question is "how do I know if I will like it when I've never heard of it before?"

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Fair question. And really you don't. But equally, you will never know if you will like your junior college basketball or volleyball team until you get there either. So my best advice is: just try it. You'll never know unless you try. Which goes back to the toughness thing: don't be afraid to test your limits.

As for time-management, our freshmen will have seven workouts per week throughout their first semester on the team. We are a Division I sport. But at the same time, we've got your back. I take the whole freshman class one step at a time so that they can learn how to fit it all in. We also have a study program for our freshman to ensure that they're learning good study habits as well as a new sport.

Yes it's a time-commitment, but it's also a structure or framework to help students be wise with their time. And again, it goes back to toughness...what is more important to you? Having a lot of time on your hands or doing something unforgettable with the time you do have?

Q: WHAT ABOUT TRAVELING? A: Being on the team is a great way to see the country and go places. Our schedule takes us to Texas, California, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Iowa. We have a couple of regattas every fall, but our primary racing season is in the spring. Our athletes always check in with their professors well in advance of competition travel so that they can make up any work that will be missed. And regattas are always on weekends, so we miss a fairly minimal number of school days.

Q: WHAT ELSE GOES INTO A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE'S DECISION? A: Another one of the most common questions is about scholarships. It's a lot easier to be specific about scholarship opportunities on an individual basis, like when I get to meet with prospective athletes on a visit. But in general, scholarships for athletes in their first year on the team start out small.

We are confident that dedicated athletes without rowing experience are very valuable; since we want good athletes on the team, we are willing to offer money even without experience. But at the same time, we expect athletes to earn their way up the scale. As they progress in the sport, they compete for bigger and bigger scholarships each year.

Q: ANY LAST WORDS? A: I love this team.

Rowing is not glamorous; it's not easy; sometimes it doesn't make sense. But I am addicted to this sport, and it's great to meet athletes and teach new rowers who learn to love it, too.

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BECOMING A WILDCAT

SUBMIT OUR ONLINE PROFILE Find our website at inside.kstatesports.com/rowing. Tell us more about yourself and let us know you’re interested! Also find our webpage at www.kstatesports.com.

VISIT CAMPUS If you haven’t already done so, call the Kansas State Admissions Office at (785) 532.6250 to set up your visit. Let us know when you’ll be on campus and we will send you directions on how to meet with us while you’re here!

REGISTER WITH THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/. Don't forget to make a note of your PIN so you can log in and periodically check the status of your application SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS TO NCAA Be sure your high school curriculum satisfies the NCAA core course requirements for collegiate eligibility (see chart below). It takes the NCAA a long time to process anything (They deal with student-athletes studying across the entire country!) So the sooner you send them your official transcripts, the sooner they can start the process on establishing your eligibility. But be aware that you will still have to submit your FINAL transcript once you graduate.

They require you to send OFFICIAL transcripts from every high school you have attended.

NCAA Eligibility Center P.O. Box 7136 Indianapolis, IN 46207 SEND OFFICIAL TEST SCORES TO NCAA If you haven't already taken the ACT or SAT, you can have your scores automatically reported to the Eligibility Center by entering the reporting score code 9999 when you take the exam. Otherwise you must request an additional test score report be sent DIRECTLY to the Eligibility Center. Additional reports may be requested on the official websites of these standardized tests.

MINIMUM CORE-CURRICULUM AND GRADE-POINT AVERAGE | REQUIREMENTS FOR NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY NCAA regulations state that in order for any student to be eligible for athletic participation and competition at the collegiate level, she must have completed a high school curriculum that includes certain core courses. Please be aware that these required core courses have changed recently, affecting all students who will be incoming freshmen in college after the fall of 2008.

The following curriculum criteria are now required: English ____________________________________________________4 years Mathematics________________________________________________3 years (at the Algebra I level or above) Natural-Physical Science ______________________________________2 years Social Science ______________________________________________2 years Additional academic courses in English, math or natural-physical science ________________________1 year Additional academic courses in any of the above areas or foreign language, philosophy or non-doctrinal religion ____________4 years Also note that a minimum grade-point average is required. The minimum is determined on a sliding scale according to a student-athlete’s ACT or SAT scores. More complete information on the NCAA’s core-curriculum and grade-point average requirements can be found by visiting http://www.ncaastudent.org/.

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WHAT TO EXPECT - YEAR ONE K-State Rowing is unique among varsity teams in that it combines athletes of many diverse backgrounds. Most of our student-athletes played multiple sports other than rowing in high school. A few of our athletes come from areas where rowing is an option at the high school level. And still others come from junior and community colleges where they have specialized in one sport year-round. Whatever your athletic background, you can expect to be challenged and encouraged by learning a new sport along with a whole class of other women during your first year with K-State Rowing.

The first step is learning to row. Coach Grace Riekenberg teaches everyone, focusing on technique first so that everyone has the same basics to work with. While you are making the step up to Division I, we are not going to overwhelm you in the first few weeks. Our aim is to get your feet under you – both athletically and academically. Once that's accomplished, we can start adding in strength work, which is where Coach John Kaupp comes in.

The team practices on the water five days a week during the fall semester. We go out in the mornings when the water is calmest, and two or three weight-lifting sessions per week fit into your afternoon schedule.

To help lay the foundation of creating a positive atmosphere for learning there are two student-athlete study facilities where first-year athletes can log study hours as part of our Study Table program. Our team requires four hours of study time per week. Free tutoring is available on a scheduled basis, and you can always request a tutor for a specific class. Our team consistently has one of the top two team GPAs of all K-State's varsity sports, so you can also rely on your teammates for a positive academic atmosphere.

Communication is key to developing as an athlete and in addition to our returning athletes who are always happy to share their experiences with you and point you in the right direction, the coaches have an open door policy. The office is on campus, so you can drop by between classes if you have questions or concerns. We like hearing from our motivated athletes. The more our team communicates with us, the better we can help them achieve their goals.

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GET CONNECTED Kansas State women’s rowing information along with each of the other 15 varsity intercollegiate sports can be found on the World Wide Web at www.k-statesports.com. The newly-designed site was completed in July 2010 and is maintained by the director of creative services David Smoller. Statistics, video broadcasts, press releases, biographies, photo gallaries, schedules and much more are available on the site operated by CBSCollegeSports. Prospective student-athletes can also browse through features on the inside.kstatesports.com/rowing website and fill out an online questionnaire which will be emailed directly to the women’s rowing coaching staff for review.

INTRODUCTION Welcome to K-State Women’s Rowing ________________________1 Questions & Answers ____________________________________2-3 Becoming a Wildcat Rower __________________________________4 What to Expect in Year One__________________________________5 Wildcats Online __________________________________________6 K-STATE WOMEN’S ROWING Head Coach Patrick Sweeney ________________________________8 Assistant Coach Grace Riekenberg ____________________________9 Assistant Coach Stephanie VanMatre __________________________9 Boatman/Boathouse Manager Tony Staten ______________________9 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach John Kaupp __________9 Assistant Athletics Director/SWA Jill Shields ____________________9 2010-11 Preview ________________________________________10 2010-11 Roster__________________________________________11 Meet the Wildcats ____________________________________12-22 Awards and Honors ______________________________________23 Life as a Wildcat ______________________________________24-25 Looking Back __________________________________________26 PROGRAM HISTORY Yearly Results ________________________________________27-29 History ________________________________________________29 All-Time Letterwinners ____________________________________29 THIS IS K-STATE Breidenthal Teamhouse ____________________________________30 Rowing Facilities ________________________________________31 The University ________________________________________32-33 Colleges of Kansas State __________________________________34 Distinguished Alumni ____________________________________35 Manhattan: The Little Apple ________________________________36 K-State Traditions ________________________________________37 University and Athletic Administrators ________________________38 NCAA Regulations________________________________________39 Terminology ____________________________________________40

QUICK FACTS Location ____________________________________Manhattan, Kan. Founded ____________________________________________1863 Enrollment __________________________________________23,566 Affiliation ____________________________________NCAA Division I Conference ______________________Conference USA (rowing only) Nickname__________________________________________Wildcats School colors________________________________Purple and White President ______________________Dr. Kirk Schulz (Virginia Tech ‘86) Faculty Athletics Representative ________Dr. Mike Holen (Stanford ‘67) Director of Athletics ________________John Currie (Wake Forest ‘93) Assistant Athletics Director/SWA______Jill Shields (Central Florida ‘90) Athletic Department Phone ______________________(785) 532.6910 COACHING STAFF Head Coach Patrick Sweeney (Kingston ‘72) Eighth Season

Assistant Coach Grace Riekenberg (Kansas State ‘05) Fourth Season

Assistant Coach Stephanie VanMatre (Kansas State ‘05) Third Season Boatman/Boathouse Manager Tony Staten Administrative Assistant Martha Sweeney Office Phone Number: (785) 532.7899 | Office Fax: (785) 532.1495 Mailing Address: 12 Ahearn Field House, | Email: row4ksu@ksu.edu Manhattan, KS 66506 Home Facility: Breidenthal Team House, Tuttle Creek Lake Reservoir

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COACHING STAFF PATRICK SWEENEY

’ SWEENEY S COACHING TIMELINE

HEAD COACH - EIGHTH SEASON KINGSTON ‘72

Entering his eighth season at K-State, Patrick Sweeney brings over 30 years of international and collegiate coaching experience to the Wildcat program, including tenures with the British and Belgian Olympic teams. Having been a successful competitor as well as coach at the Olympic level in various different positions, Sweeney brings plenty of quality experience to the job. He works with the upper-level athletes on the team and works on analysis of both K-State and the competition to help prepare the Wildcats for regattas.

2009 Big 12 Championship - 1V8+ Gold Medal 2008 Southern IRAs - 2V8+ Gold Medal 2007 NCAA Central Regionals - 1N8+ Gold Medal 2006 Big 12 Invitational - 1N8+ Gold Medal 2005 Southern IRAs - 2V8+ Bronze Medal 2004 Southern IRAs - 1V8+ Gold Medal

KANSAS STATE HEAD COACH

2003

Associate Varsity Coach (2002-03)

STANFORD 2001

As an international coach, Sweeney took crews to 11 World Championships and four Olympic Games. He has collected two gold, two silver and one bronze medal at the World Championships and one gold and one bronze at the Olympics. In addition, he won four national championships while coaching at the University of California.

Once on staff with the Wildcats, Sweeney made immediate changes, making his first mark with a 1V8+ victory at SIRAs in 2004. The team continued its development in 2005-06, with the 1V8+ taking second at the San Diego Crew Classic. The 2006-07 season was highlighted by the outstanding performances of the 1N8+ that won SIRAs and the NCAA Central Regional title. Sweeney's more recent novice crews continue to be dominant, especially in their early season showings as the 2008-09 1N8+ tallied a commanding win at the 2008 Head of the Des Moines.

The top crew of Sweeney's K-State tenure has been the 2008-09 1V8+. The winningest Wildcat crew Sweeney has put together, their accolades include capturing gold at the Head of the Des Moines, defeating Alabama on its own Black Warrior River, clenching a tightly contested third at the San Diego Crew Classic, producing a convincing victory over rival Kansas to secure the Kansas Cup as well the crew’s ulimate feat of a gold medal finish at the Big 12 Championship.

Sweeney arrived at K-State in 2003 after a one-year appointment as the associate men's varsity coach at Stanford. Prior to his year there, Sweeney was head coach and technical director of the Belgian Olympic Team for six years.

A multiple champion as a coxswain, Sweeney began his competitive career at the age of 12 for club crews in his native England. He eventually progressed to the British National Team, where he competed as a coxswain in eight World Championships (two gold, three silver) and three Olympic Games (one silver, one bronze).

BELGIUM OLYMPIC TEAM

2000 Olympics - Men’s 4X - 9th place (Best Olympic performance since 1924) 1999 Junior World Championships - Men’s 1X - Bronze Medal Received Gold Medal for service to rowing by The Royal Belgium Rowing Federation

HEAD COACH

1996

1990 World Championships - M2- Bronze Medal 1989 World Championships - M2- Silver Medal 1988 Olympics - M2- Gold Medal 1988 Olympics - M2+ Bronze Medal 1987 World Championships - M2- Gold Medal 1987 World Championships - M2+ Silver Medal

BRITISH OLYMPIC TEAM TEAM COACH

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HEAD COACH

LEANDER CLUB HEAD COACH

1987

1984 National Champions - Novice 8+ 1981 National Champions - Varsity 4+ 1980 National Champions - Varsity 8+ 1980 National Champions - Varsity 4+

CALIFORNIA HEAD COACH WOMEN’S ROWING

1980

Sweeney and his wife, Martha, have a daughter, Toula (12).

1979 World Championships - W8+ Bronze Medal Four Canadian National Titles

BURNABY LAKE AQUATIC CLUB TEAM COACH

1977

BRITISH OLYMPIC TEAM ASSISTANT COACH & TEAM COACH

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1977 World Championships - M2- Silver Medal 1976 Olympics - Men’s 8+ Silver Medal

GRACE RIEKENBERG

TONY STATEN

ASSISTANT COACH - FOURTH SEASON KANSAS STATE ‘05

BOATMAN/BOATHOUSE MANAGER SIXTH SEASON

Former Wildcat student-athlete Grace Riekenberg returns for her fourth season as an assistant coach for the K-State Women's Rowing program. Riekenberg learned to row at K-State, participating on the team from 2001-2005. During that time she worked her way from the back of the pack to serve as co-captain her senior year. Returning to the team as recruiting coordinator and assistant coach, Grace is the first point of contact for most incoming athletes and teaches the sport to K-State’s beginners.

Tony Staten is in his sixth season as Boatman/Boathouse Manager for the K-State Women's Rowing program.

A two-year letterwinner for the Wildcats for head coaches Jenny Hale and Patrick Sweeney, Riekenberg raced in the First Varsity Eight for two years. Her junior year was highlighted by winning gold at the Southern IRA Championships. Her senior year was highlighted by a gold medal finish in the 1V4+ at the Head of the Iowa and winning the team trophies at both the Sunflower Showdown and the Kansas Cup. Riekenberg earned a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State in English Literature in 2005.

During her undergraduate studies, she was selected to the Dean’s List from 2001-05.

She was also inducted into the 2005 Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society.

Riekenberg earned a place on the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll all eight semesters while attending K-State.

After graduating from K-State, Riekenberg continued both her academic and athletic careers at Oxford University. Rowing for the Oxford University Women’s Boat Club, she helped the Blue Boat to its 2006 victory in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race and set the University Pennant course record at the 2007 Women’s Eights Head of the River Race. Individually, Riekenberg won the silver medal at the 2006 British Indoor Rowing Championships. She earned a master of philosophy with distinction in Medieval English Literature from Oxford.

STEPHANIE VANMATRE ASSISTANT COACH - THIRD SEASON KANSAS STATE ‘05 A former student-athlete for the Wildcats, Stephanie (Riegle) VanMatre returns for her third season as an assistant coach for the K-State Women’s Rowing program. Riegle was a coxswain from 2000-2004 and then returned as the team's graduate assistant.

Now a full-time coach, she is in charge of teaching athletes to race. In the office, she is responsible for logistics, records and gear so that the team runs smoothly.

A letterwinner at K-State, Riegle was a coxswain for the Wildcats from 2000-04 under head coaches Jenny Hale and Patrick Sweeney. She was a member of the team that competed at the Head of the Charles in Boston, Mass., and also raced as a Wildcat at the Henley Women’s Regatta in England. Her senior year was highlighted by a silver medal performance at the Southern IRAs. As a graduate assistant Riegle assisted with practice and coached the freshman coxswains.

Riegle also spent time as an administrative assistant with the program during the summers of 2003 and 2004. She took her expertise beyond K-State by acting as the rowing department head for Camp Vega for Girls in Fayette, Maine from June to August of 2005.

A native of Wichita, Kan., and 2000 graduate of Trinity Academy, Riegle earned her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State in Family Studies and Human Services in 2005. She was named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll in seven of her eight semesters at K-State.

She recently married Clinton VanMatre on May 29, 2010.

Staten is in charge of all equipment for K-State's Rowing program - on the road and at their home facility at Tuttle Creek Lake Reservoir. He ensures each boat is rigged properly, oars are adjusted and all mechanical and electrical equipment is in working order for practice and racing. His extensive knowledge, skills, and experience with various maritime vessels enable the coaching staff to spend more time with student-athletes - and less time adjusting equipment.

Staten and his wife, Justine, have a son, Garret (11) and a daughter, Brooke (8).

JOHN KAUPP ASSISTANT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH CAL POLY ‘03 John Kaup enters his fourth year with the strength and conditioning coaching staff at K-State and works with the track and field and assists with football in addition to his duties of training the rowers.

Kaupp earned his bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly in 2003 and a master’s from Idaho the following year.

He is certified by the Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. Prior to joining K-State’s staff Kaupp was the head strength and conditioning coach at Cal Poly and an assistant coach at San Diego State before that.

Although Kaupp had no knowledge of rowing before signing on with K-State, he has been indispensible to the program. With his expertise in strength and conditioning, he specifically designs workouts that both mirror and counterbalance the rowing stroke. His training has given the athletes the tools to develop strength, quickness, and range of motion.

Kaupp and his wife Tricia have a daughter Lauren age 18 months.

JILL SHIELDS ASSISTANT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/SWA CENTRAL FLORIDA ‘90 Jill Shields is in her 12th year in the K-State Student Services department, her second as Senior Women’s Administrator and Assistant Athletics Director for Student Services.

She directs all aspects of the academic support programs and student services for athletics. She previously worked as the Associate Director of the program with stints directing the support services for football, women's basketball and volleyball, as well as Life Skills programming.

Shields came to K-State after working at Wichita State for six years, including the last year as a senior admissions representative in the University’s admissions office. She spent the previous five seasons as an assistant women’s basketball coach for the Shockers.

Shields earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Central Florida in 1990.

A member of the Golden Knights basketball team, she was named most valuable player her senior year. Shields earned her Master’s of Education degree from North Georgia College in 1992.

A native of Assaria, Kan., she and her husband, Mark, live in Manhattan with their two children, Sydney and Sam.

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2010-11 PREVIEW

Kansas State Head Coach Patrick Sweeney can sum up his excitement for the 2010-11 season with one word – potential. The Wildcats return 49 rowers with experience after graduating just five student-athletes.

“I would expect some good results this coming year,” Sweeney said. “They have gained a great deal of experience from racing as novices and then at varsity level, which has taught them the standard that's necessary for both training and competition at the Division I level.”

The Wildcats will have a chance to contend in the newly expanded Conference USA for rowing in 2011, and Sweeney knows the challenges ahead. K-State along with Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas joined forces with SEC schools Tennessee and Alabama to merge with Conference USA schools Central Florida, SMU and Tulsa to form a nine-team conference for rowing midway through the 2010 season. The strength of C-USA rowing will be even better in 2011, and Sweeney said his Wildcats will have to push themselves to take on some of the best teams in the nation.

“As I have said I am expecting good results this year but this is always contingent on how hard the athletes work in order to achieve these results,” he said. “This is a tough sport and nothing is given to you, and teams like Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma and all the others are not going to just lay down and roll over. We are going to have to fight for every inch.”

Working hard for every inch will mean each Wildcat will be pushing toward improvement and achieving both individual and team goals.

This year’s squad boats a large number of experienced rowers, which in turn could add to the quality of rowers on the water for competition. Sweeney said he will put athletes on the water who give the Wildcats the best chance at winning regardless of their age. Freshmen will have the chance to row ahead of seniors if they are performing at a higher level.

“Nothing is a given and each spot must be won and earned,” Sweeney said. “This intrasquad rivalry and competition is healthy because it lays the foundation necessary for team respect and trust. We are continually trying to improve the team depth with good athletes. The program is getting stronger every year with each class of new students. The more athletes we can have pushing to be at the top of our list must raise everyone else. If that happens, all the boats will be getting faster and our team result will benefit from this.”

The benefit will receive its first test when the Wildcats open the fall season at Head of the Des Moines. After a full fall schedule K-State will take to the water for another strong spring schedule, including the Longhorn Invitational and San Diego Crew Classic. The Wildcats also have their sights set on reclaiming the Kansas Cup in 2011 - a title K-State has claimed five of the last six years.

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QUESTIONS &ANSWERS HEAD COACH PAT SWEENEY WHAT IS YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY? A team is built on the basics of good technique, hard work, determination, and trust. Athletes are not alike or equal, and it is the coach's job to blend individuals together with each one reaching her own potential. Competitive sport plays a part in each student-athlete's personal development, and we as coaches must be the best possible guides in all aspects of life if we want our athletes to excel in the boat.

WHO ARE YOUR COACHING INFLUENCES? Bob Janousek. I was fortunate to be one of his athletes when he changed British rowing. He was the first person to get me interested in coaching.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE PROGRAM? We are continuing to build a larger team with recently heightened recruiting efforts. We plan to break into the top 20 rowing programs in the nation in the next few years.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE 2009-10 SEASON? I never give predictions. This is a question for the athletes. The outcome of the upcoming season will depend on what they are willing to put into it.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE VETERANS RETURNING? I expect our veterans to lead by example. We have a young team, still, this year, and I expect our returning athletes to show their maturity by having diligence in always continuing to learn, never being satisfied, always striving for more.

WHAT KIND OF ATHLETES do you look for when recruiting?

We look for tall young women with minds open to trying something new because they want to compete at the highest level. Not many athletes who come to KState have any rowing experience. We don't look for this. We look for raw athleticism, physically, and the desire for challenge, mentally.

2010-11 ROSTER

NAME Kaitlyn Arrow Dana Bahr Casey Bell Elizabeth Bervert Rebecca Bohling April Bowman Christa Bowman Nicole Burdiek Weatherly Butler Stephanie Carr Sierra Cuda Allison Dorau Sara Ellis Danielle Glynn Natalie Greene Hayley Harvey Lea Hauldren Riley Hicks Whitley Jackson Bethany Johnson Lauren Johnson Amanda Keim Keely Kieffer Shandell Kretzer Brittany Leathers Adria Ley Samantha McCloud Jayci McKenney Brittany Odle Ali Peters Audrey Polikfa Jazmin Richmond Melanie Rogers Morrisa Rumage Kaitlyn Saathoff Alyssa Sams Lauren Schumaker Traci Smiley Melissa Steen Nicole Stuckey Tricia Walker Justine Walsh Amanda Weishaar Abbey Wilson Hanna Wiltfong Paula Wortman Anna Young

POSITION Cox Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Cox Cox Cox Port/Starboard Port Cox Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Starboard/Port Starboard/Port Port Port/Starboard Starboard/Port Port/Starboard Port Cox Starboard Port/Starboard Port Starboard/Port Starboard Starboard Port Cox Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Starboard Port/Starboard Starboard/Port Starboard Port Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Starboard Port Starboard/Port Port/Starboard Starboard Port/Starboard Starboard/Port Starboard/Port Starboard Port/Starboard Port

HEIGHT 5-1 5-9 6-1 5-6 5-2 5-4 5-11 6-0 5-3 5-8 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-5 6-4 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-3 4-8 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-8 5-9 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-9 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-6 6-0

YEAR So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) St. Louis, Mo. (Kirkwood) Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll) Chapman, Kan. (Chapman) Topeka, Kan. (Seaman) Scandia, Kan. (Pike Valley) Wichita, Kan. (Heights) Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata) Emporia, Kan. (Emporia) Lawrence, Kan. (Free State) Auburn, Kan. (Home School) Napton, Mo. (Marshall) Lenexa, Kan. (Shawnee Mission West) Valley Center, Kan. (Valley Center) Lansing, Kan. (Lansing) Vermillion, Kan. (Centralia) Collyer, Kan. (Quinter) Paola, Kan. (Paola) Derby, Kan. (Derby) Lawrence, Kan. (Free State) Salina, Kan. (Salina South) Waverly, Kan. (Waverly) McPherson, Kan. (McPherson) Clyde, Kan. (Clifton-Clyde) St. Joseph, Mo. (Elwood) Quinter, Kan. (Quinter) Lenexa, Kan. (Shawnee Mission Northwest) Prairie Village, Kan. (Shawnee Mission East) Fort Scott, Kan. (Fort Scott) Liberal, Kan. (Liberal) Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Quinter, Kan. (Hays) Shawnee, Kan. (Shawnee Mission North) Larned, Kan. (Pawnee Heights) Olathe, Kan. (Olathe Northwest) Tonganoxie, Kan. (Tonganoxie) Kansas City, Mo. (Raytown) Shawnee, Kan. (Mill Valley) Shawnee Mission, Kan. (Bishop Miege) Wamego, Kan. (Wamego) Wichita, Kan. (Maize) Brookville, Kan. (Ell Saline) Blue Rapids, Kan. (Valley Heights) Lawrence, Kan. (Lawrence) New Cambira, Kan. (Souteast of Saline) Kansas City, Mo. (Winnetonka) Overland Park, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Americus, Kan. (Emporia)

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MEET THE WILDCATS KAITLYN ARROW

CASEY BELL

5-1 | SOPHOMORE COX S T. L O U I S , M O .

6-1 | JUNIOR S TA R B O A R D CHAPMAN, KAN.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters...steered the Novice 8 for a gold at the Head of the Des Moines and also raced in a Varsity 4 at that regatta... raced with the 3rd Varsity 8 in Iowa City... coxed the 1N8 in Alabama and helped the boat secure a win over Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational...was also in the 1N8 that raced in the Kansas Cup... took silver with the N4 at SIRAs... returned to the 1N8 for Regionals.

High School: Graduated from Kirkwood High School... played golf all four years... helped team to state three years... team captain as a senior.

Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1988... Daughter of Kevin Arrow and Stacey Arrow... Does competitive sailing... Enjoys golf, gardening, and bowling... Aspires to be a business owner.

DANA BAHR

High School: Graduated from Chapman High School... Lettered three years in basketball... Helped team capture the league title in 2005 and the sub-state championship in 2006...

Also lettered three years in track and field... National Society of High School Scholars... Who's Who Among American High School Students.

5-2 | FRESHMAN COX SC ANDIA , KAN.

High School: Graduated valedictorian from Pike Valley High School... ran cross country and track and played basketball... also participated in FCA, FBLA, Forensics Club and band.

Personal: Born September 30, 1990... daughter of James and Karla Bohling... has one brother, Kevin... studying horticulture.

APRIL BOWMAN 5-4 | FRESHMAN COX W I C H I TA , K A N .

High School: Graduated from Heights High School... lettered in cheerleading two years and academics all four years... edited school newspaper and was a member of Quill and Scroll journalism honor society, NHS, Concert Choir and Future Educators of America.

Personal: Born May 30, 1990... Daughter of Mark and Elaine Bowman... has two brothers Andrew and Matthew... double-majoring in Family Studies and Human Services and Pre-Nursing.

High School: Graduated from Bishop Carroll High School... ran track and cross country and played basketball and volleyball.

Personal: Born August 14, 1990... Daughter of John and Ann Bahr... has two brothers, Bryan and David.

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K-State Rowing means hard work, dedication, and determination. Rowing is a place where you can get away from all of the other worries in your life, even if it's just for a few minutes.

Rowing is a

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once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am happy I took.

- Casey Bell We all want the reward and satisfaction of a job well done.

K-State Rowing symbolizes a group of young women passionate about the same sport and having the same ideas and values.

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- Elizabeth Bervert

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2008-09: Made her racing debut by winning in the N4+ at the Head of the Des Moines...raced in the 1N4+ against Alabama... moved to the 2V8+ for the Longhorn Invitational, San Diego Crew Classic, and Kansas Cup...helped the 2N8+ to gold at SIRAs and stayed with that crew for Big 12 Championship...returned to the 2V8+ for Regionals.

Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1988... Daughter of James and Elizabeth Bell... has one brother, James (20)... majoring in secondary education... plans to teach Spanish.

5-9 | FRESHMAN P O R T / S TA R B O A R D W I C H I TA , K A N .

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2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters...rowed in both the 2V8 and V4 in Des Moines...raced with the 3V in Iowa City...returned to the 2V8 against Alabama...raced in the 2V4 for the Longhorn Invitational and the Kansas Cup.

REBECCA BOHLING

ELIZABETH BERVERT

5-6 | JUNIOR COX T OPEKA , KAN.

2009-10: Steered the Varsity 4 in Des Moines.

2008-09: Steered the N4+ to victory at Head of the Des Moines as well as coxing a V4+...started the spring season in the N4+ against Alabama... steered the 2N8+ at the Longhorn Invitational... took bronze with the 1N8+ at SIRAs. High School: Graduated from Seaman High School... lettered four years in golf... led team to first state tournament in school history... became the first female golfer in school history to letter four years and the first to qualify for the state tournament... named to the Topeka Capital-Journal All-City Golf Team... also lettered one year in soccer... member of the National Junior Honor Society, Key Club, 4-H and Students Against Drunk Driving.

Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1989 in Topeka, Kan... daughter of Dan and Cindy Bervert... majoring in biology... wants to attend medical school and become an optometrist.

MEET THE WILDCATS

5 - 11 | S E N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D P LY M O U T H , M I N N .

2009-10: Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll... competed in the 1V for the fall semester helping to finish sixth at the Head of the Iowa…studied abroad in Germany during spring semester.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced to a gold medal finish in the 1V8+ at Head of the Des Moines and silver in the V4+... beat Alabama in the 1V8+... Rowed in the 1V8+ in the Longhorn Invitational... helped the 1V8+ to third place in the Cal Cup Grand Final at San Diego Crew Classic... defeated Kansas in the 1V8+ at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph... helped the 1V8+ to the Grand Final at SIRAs... took first in the 1V8+ at Big 12 Championship... finished a great season with the 1V8+ at Regionals... earned her second varsity letter.

2007-08: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in both semesters... brought home the gold with the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines and also raced in the 2V8+ that defeated Kansas at that event... in the spring, competed in the 1V8+ that won its race to help secure the Kansas Cup trophy for the K-State team... put together a strong race performance in the 2V8+’s final at the San Diego Crew Classic... claimed a gold medal in the 2V8+ at SIRAs... earned her first varsity letter.

High School: Graduated from Wayzata High School... played softball for two years... participated in the community service with Club Y.E.S., Girl Scouts, Church Youth Group and Mission Trips.

Personal: Born Oct. 3, 1987... daughter of Rebby Bowman and Barb Boulware... majoring in interior architecture.

NICOLE BURDIEK

WEATHERLY BUTLER

STEPHANIE CARR 5-8 | SENIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D AUBURN, KAN.

5-3 | JUNIOR COX L AW R E N C E , K A N .

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... steered the 1V for the fall semester and against Alabama... moved to the 2V for the Longhorn Invitational and raced with them for the rest of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut by steering the 1N8+ to a convincing victory at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ against Alabama and at the Longhorn Invitational... defeated Kansas in the 1N8+ at the Kansas Cup... steered the 1N8+ for their win at Big 12 Championship... finished the season with the 1N8+ at Regionals.

High School: Graduated from Lawrence Free State High School... active in swimming, volleyball, cheer, golf, gymnastics and power tumbling.

Personal: Born April 14, 1989... daughter of John and Kristi Butler... majoring in animal science.

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K-State Rowing is an opportunity to push myself harder than ever before, reach new levels of athletic success, build lifelong friendships, and be a positive example for the kids in my homeschool group of what they can achieve.

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CHRISTA BOWMAN

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... raced in the 3V8 and a V4 at Des Moines... rowed in the 2V8 in Iowa City... returned to the 3V8 for Alabama... raced in the 1V4 at the Longhorn Invitational and Kansas Cup. 2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the spring... raced in the 2V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 2V8+ for the spring season... earned her first varsity letter.

2007-08: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in semesters... made her racing debut stroking the 2N8+ at the Longhorn Invitational... raced in the N4+ at SIRAs. High School: Home schooled... earned four varsity letters in basketball and track and field and three each in volleyball and cross country... became the first female athlete in school history to earn letters in four different sports in one season... served as basketball, volleyball, track and field and cross country team captain as a senior... helped the basketball team to the National Homeschool “B” Championship in 2003... also helped the squad claim four league championships and three tournament titles... led the volleyball squad to a league tournament championship in 2005... holds the current school record in the shot put... earned medals in cross country, 100 meter hurdles, 300 meter hurdles, 400 meters, 800 meters, discus and shot put as well as in the 4x100 meter, 4x400 meter and 4x800 meter relays... selected to the All-Character Team in 2006 and 2007... member of student council and Academic, Art and Forensics Team.

Personal: Born July 31, 1989... daughter of Luellen and Daniel Carr... majoring in electronic journalism and public relations... wants to become a top reporter or anchor.

- Stephanie Carr

6-0 | SOPHOMORE PORT EMPORIA , KAN.

2009-2010: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced in the 2V for the fall semester and against Alabama... moved to the 1V for the Longhorn Invitational and San Diego Crew Classic... rowed in the 2V8 against KU... returned to the 1V for the rest of the spring... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut at stroke of the 1N8+ for a convincing gold medal finish at the Head of the Des Moines.

High School: Graduated from Emporia High School... lettered in volleyball twice... lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born June 9, 1989... daughter of Lynn and Jeanette Burdiek... has four siblings: Jeff (27), Matt (26), Jarod (25) and Amy (21)... majoring in psychology... plans to go to medical school.

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MEET THE WILDCATS SIERRA CUDA

ALLISON DORAU

5 - 11 | J U N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D N APT ON, MO.

5 - 11 | F R E S H M A N S TA R B O A R D / P O R T LENEXA , KAN.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... rowed in the 2V and a V4 in Des Moines... raced with the 2V in Iowa City, against Alabama, and in the Longhorn Invitational... was in the 1V4 at the Kansas Cup... returned to the 2V8 for the Big 12 Championship and Regionals... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... debuted in a N4+ against Alabama... raced in the 2N8+ at the Longhorn Invitational... moved to the 1N8+ for the San Diego Crew Classic... helped the 1N8+ defeat Kansas in the Kansas Cup... brought home a bronze medal in the 1N8+ at SIRAs... raced in the 1N8+ for their win at Big 12 Championship... finished the season in the 1N8+ at Regionals.

High School: Graduated from Marshall High School... four-year letter-winner in volleyball, helping the team to 4 All-Conference championship titles and 3 All-District championship titles... named player of the game 2007 All-District Championship...

Honor Roll all four years... four-year Academic-Athletic letterwinner...Member of NHS... Pep club president... participated in speech and debate and school plays.

Personal: Born Apr. 7, 1990... daughter of Frank Cuda and Suzette Conder... studying architecture.

“

K-State Rowing is a second chance for me. It's become part of my life... now I have two things that I get to do everyday that I love in addition to architecture.

I knew it was for me as soon as this opportunity was thrown at me in the Union at freshman orientation. That instant is when my goal became goals. It makes me stronger everyday, physically and mentally.

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- Sierra Cuda

High School: Graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School... played basketball, soccer, and ran cross country...

Scholar Athlete and made the Principal's Honor Roll... member NHS and Spanish NHS... participated in church mission trips.

Personal: Born December 23, 1990... daughter of Dave and Ann Dorau... has three siblings, Marissa, Cory, and Nick... majoring in elementary education.

SARA ELLIS

5 - 11 | F R E S H M A N S TA R B O A R D / P O R T VALLEY CENTER, KAN.

DANIELLE GLYNN 5-9 | SOPHOMORE PORT L ANSING, KAN.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... took silver in the N4 at SIRAs... returned to the N8 for the rest of the season.

High School: Graduated from Lansing High School... played four years of softball... 2006-2008 NCAA All-American Nominee... four-year letter-winning cheerleader... Lions Honor Roll all four years... participated in forensics, marching band and Kayettes.

Personal: Born Apr. 10, 1990... daughter of Gary Glynn and Dawn Wilmes... studying to be a high school Spanish teacher.

NATALIE GREENE High School: Graduated valedictorian from Valley Center High School... played volleyball and then tennis... participated in marching band.

Personal: Born September 22, 1990... daughter of Donald and Kandace Ellis... has two sisters: Rebecka and Krista... majoring in biology and intends to become a pediatric physician's assistant.

5 - 11 | F R E S H M A N P O R T / S TA R B O A R D VERMILLION, KAN.

High School: Graduated from Centralia High School... played four years of volleyball and basketball and ran track for a season... named to the National Honor Roll, Twin Valley League AllAcademic Team and recognized with the Citizenship Award... participated in Student Council, NHS, Kansas Association for Youth, FFA, FCA, yearbook staff and church youth group.

Personal: Daughter of Susan Dannels and David Greene... has three sisters: Natasha, Karlie and Amie... studying kinesiology intending to become a physical therapist.

HAYLEY HARVEY 5-8 | FRESHMAN S TA R B O A R D / P O R T C O L LY E R , K A N .

High School: Graduated from Quinter High School... played volleyball, basketball, and ran track... Honor Roll... member of SADD, student government, FFA, FCCLA and KAYS... volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

Personal: Born May 14, 1991... daughter of Brad and Karen Harvey... has three sisters: Kassie, Kelsey and Marissa... majoring in business.

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MEET THE WILDCATS 5-9 | FRESHMAN P O R T / S TA R B O A R D PA O L A , K A N .

High School: Graduated from Paola High School... participated in basketball, track, and swimming... Kansas Honor Scholar, Kansas Board of Regents scholar and Honor Roll... member of choir, NHS, FCA, SADD, edited the yearbook... Vice President of her NHS chapter.

Personal: Born September 4, 1990... daughter of Bill and Lisa Hauldren... has two sisters, Linzi and Erin... sister Linzi rowed at K-State and was named a co-captain her senior year.

RILEY HICKS 5 - 11 | S O P H O M O R E PORT D E R B Y, K A N .

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... stroked the 1N8 that took gold in Des Moines... started the spring season stroking the 1N8 against Alabama... raced with the 2V4 in the Longhorn Invitational... returned to stroke of the 1N8 in San Diego and the Kansas Cup... raced with the 1N8 for the Big 12 Championship and Regionals.

High School: Graduated from Derby High School... played four years of basketball... member of Panther Spirit Club and student council... participated in missions trips with youth group.

Personal: Born Apr. 23, 1990... daughter of Tim Hicks and Kathy Vaughn... Studying apparel marketing.

WHITLEY JACKSON

5-5 | SENIOR COX L AW R E N C E , K A N .

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... raced in the 2V8 for the fall season and against Alabama... moved to the 1V8 for the rest of the spring season, including the Wildcat success over KU at the Kansas Cup... earned her second varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as a CRCA National Scholar Athlete... opened the season by coxing both the 2V8+ and the silvermedaling 2V4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... steered the V4+ to victory against Alabama... raced with the V4+ for most of the spring... finished the season in the 2V8+ at Regionals... earned her first varsity letter.

2007-08: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in both semesters with a 4.0 GPA in the spring... made her racing debut in the 2N8+ at the Sunflower Showdown... coxed the 1N8+ that defeated Duke at the Longhorn Invitational... advanced the 1N8+ to the A final at SIRAs. High School: Graduated valedictorian from Lawrence Free State High School... four-year letterwinner in swimming... competed in State swimming tournament all four years... placed second at league tournament as a senior... played two years of volleyball... earned an All-American Academic award.

Personal: Born April 24, 1989... daughter of Cheryl Trenholm and Rock Jackson... has one sister, Ashley (22)... pursuing double major in biology and gerontology with a minor in Spanish... plans to attend medical school.

BETHANY JOHNSON

6-4 | SOPHOMORE S TA R B O A R D S ALIN A , KAN.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll fall semester... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational and remained in that boat for the spring season.

High School: Graduated from Salina South High School... played two years of basketball... one-year letter-winner... played two years of golf... helped team to League Championship title... one-year letter-winner... Honor Roll... member of NHS, band, forensics, Equestrian Club, Latin Club and Drama.

Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1989... daughter of Ted and Jennifer Johnson... studying nutrition science... intends to become a geriatrician.

LAUREN JOHNSON 5-9 | FRESHMAN P O R T / S TA R B O A R D W AV E R LY, K A N .

High School: Graduated from Waverly High School... played volleyball, basketball, and track all four years... also cheered for two years... served as class president and yearbook editor... recognized for Most Community Service in Graduating Class, Scholars Bowl, and Forensics... participated in dance, 4-H, Catholic Youth Organization and Waverly Interfaith Youth Group.

Personal: Born October 25, 1990... daughter of Tim and Amy Johnson... has three siblings: Clayton, Carly, and Luke... studying public relations and political science, hoping to work on political campaigns.

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K-State Rowing means team.

I know that when I am in the moment, I have eight other girls in the boat fighting with me.

We, together, have struggled through the hard work and we have seven short minutes to show what we're made of.

I am so lucky to be a part of something bigger than myself.

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LEA HAULDREN

- Danielle Glynn

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MEET THE WILDCATS AMANDA KEIM

SHANDELL KRETZER

5 - 10 | J U N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D MCPHERSON, KAN.

ADRIA LEY 6-3 | SOPHOMORE S TA R B O A R D / P O R T

5 - 11 | F R E S H M A N P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

LENEXA , KAN.

S T. J O S E P H , M O .

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut at stroke of the winning N4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... stroked the N4+ against Alabama... stroked the 2N8+ in the Longhorn Invitational... beat Kansas in the 2N8+ aiding the team victory at the Kansas Cup and gold at SIRAs... finished the season in the V4+.

High School: Graduated from McPherson High School...

Participated in debate, forensics and newspaper... Placed fourth at 5A state debate tournament in both 2006 and 2005... Was the state forensics champion in 2007 and earned a spot in the high school hall of fame.

Personal: Born Aug. 31, 1989... Daughter of Richard Keim and Nadine Allen... one younger sister, Amber Keim... majoring in journalism.

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Rowing gave me the opportunity to make friends that I know will last a lifetime.

The girls of K-State Rowing are some of the most loyal and encouraging people I have ever met.

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- Amanda Keim

KEELY KIEFFER 5 - 10 | F R E S H M A N S TA R B O A R D / P O R T C LY D E , K A N .

High School: Graduated from Clifton-Clyde High School... played basketball and volleyball and was three-time State shotput competitor... honored by the Board of Regents, President's Award and All-Academic Athlete Award... participated in FFA, Student Council, KAYS and Big/Little Program.

Personal: Born November 13, 1990... daughter of Paul and Kelly Kieffer... has two siblings: Kale and Kole... studying agriculture education with the intention of teaching agriculture.

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High School: Graduated from Elwood School... played volleyball and basketball.

Personal: Born March 9, 1991... daughter of Eddie London and Debbie Kretzer.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... raced with the 2V8 at SIRAs and remained in that boat for the rest of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

High School: Graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest... played three years of volleyball... threw for the track and field team one year... two-time academic letter-winner with distinction... two years serving on the yearbook staff as DVD co-editor... member of NHS.

BRITTANY LEATHERS 6-0 | SOPHOMORE P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

Personal: Born July 20, 1990... daughter of Richard and Michele Ley... studying microbiology and Spanish with intent to become a nurse practitioner.

QUINTER, KAN.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... took silver in the N4 at SIRAs... returned to the N8 for the rest of the season.

High School: Graduated from Quinter High School... played two years of basketball, helping team to 2007 sub-state championship title... two-year letter-winner... played four years of volleyball earning three letters... letter-winner in cheerleading... member of NHS... participated in student council, drama, band, FCCLA and SADD. Personal: Born Apr. 8, 1990... daughter of Daniel Leathers and Laura Herl... majoring in secondary education... would like to be a high school history teacher.

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It's my second family.

All my teammates are in this with me, and if I have a problem or a bad day, I know I can talk to any of them, and they'll all listen.

Motivation comes from my teammates and we all motivate each other to work hard, and pull our hardest.

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2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... stroked the 3V8 and a V4 at Des Moines... was also stroke of the 3V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... moved to stroke of the 1V8 for the Longhorn Invitational and remained in that role for the duration of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

- Brittany Leathers

MEET THE WILDCATS

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K-State Rowing is opportunity, life-long friendship, commitment, hard-work, pain sweat and tears, competitive success and one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Wildcat Pride!

4-8 | SOPHOMORE COX PRAIRIE VILLAGE, K A N .

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SAMANTHA MCCLOUD

- Jayci McKenney

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... debuted in a V4 in Des Moines... steered the 1N8 in Iowa City... steered the N8 at the Longhorn Invitational and in San Diego... raced with the 2V4 at the Kansas Cup... returned to the N8 for the Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Shawnee Mission East... played field hockey... recognized as a Kansas Honors Scholar... member of NHS and National Arts Honor Society.

Personal: Born May 12, 1989... daughter of Joseph and Norma McCloud... studying architecture.

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- Samantha McCloud

JAYCI MCKENNEY

ALI PETERS

6-0 | JUNIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

5 - 10 | J U N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

FORT SCOTT, K A N .

BLUE SPRINGS, MO.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... stroked the 2V8 and a V4 in Des Moines... raced with the 1V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... stroked the 2V8 at the Longhorn Invitational and remained in that role for the rest of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the spring... made racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8 at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8 all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Fort Scott High School... fouryear letterwinner in basketball, track, and cheerleading... twoyear letterwinner in volleyball... participated in Key Club, Pride, FCA, Student Council... also taught Bible School.

Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1988... daughter of Tim and Deb McKenney... has three siblings: Shane Wood (38), Shannon Pulliam (34) and Jami McKenney (23)... majoring in mass communications.

BRITTANY ODLE 5 - 10 | F R E S H M A N P O R T / S TA R B O A R D LIBERAL, KAN.

High School: Graduated from Liberal High School... played volleyball, bowling and softball... earned the Redskin Heart Award, Outstanding Botany/Zoology Award and was a Kansas Scholar.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... rowed in the 2V8 and a V4 at Des Moines... raced with the 2V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... moved to the 1V8 for the Longhorn Invitational and remained in that role for the rest of the season, including her assistance bringing down KU at the Kansas Cup... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Made her racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at the Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Blue Springs High School... lettered twice in swimming... team won State swimming title consecutive years... lettered in basketball... helped the squad win the 2007 basketball conference championship... member of Future Teachers of America... participated in Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born July 5, 1988... daughter of Louis and Cynthia Peters... has one sister, Jessica (25)... majoring in social work.

“

I chose K-State because of rowing.

It was something I had never done before and thought would be a life-changing experience, and let me tell you it has been!

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“

Rowing is a very unique sport.

There are no star players.

There is only teamwork.

And as a team sport, I see K-State Rowing as something very distinctive. During practice and at races, EVERY moment is a test of commitment, understanding and patience.

Most of all, rowing is a true test of confidence and personal strength - physically and mentally. K-State Rowing is not an easy sport, but it is definitely something worth experiencing. Real athletes row. Everyone else just plays games.

- Ali Peters

Personal: Born April 26, 1991... daughter of Dave and Lora Odle... has one brother Josh... majoring in pre-veterinary science.

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MEET THE WILDCATS AUDREY POLIFKA

MELANIE ROGERS

6-0 | JUNIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

5-9 | SENIOR S TA R B O A R D

H AY S , K A N .

L ARNED, KAN.

KAITLYN SAATHOFF 5-8 | SOPHOMORE P O R T / S TA R B O A R D T ONG ANOXIE, KAN.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Hays High School... three-time letterwinner in volleyball... named to first team all-conference as a senior... selected to Liberal Tournament Team in senior year... lettered twice in basketball... selected to Hays Shootout All-Tournament Team as a senior... named to All-Academic Team as a senior... recognized as honorable mention all-conference her senior year... selected to all-state all-academic team... four-year letterwinner in track... president of Student Council... vice president of National Honor Society chapter... involved with Business Professionals of America.

Personal: Born June 16, 1989... daughter of David and Diane Polifka... has three brothers: Justin (27), Joel (23) and Jared (16)... majoring in bakery science.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... raced in the 3V8 and a V4 in Des Moines... also rowed in the 3V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... moved to the 1V4 for the Longhorn Invitational and remained in that role for the duration of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... raced with the 2V4 at the Longhorn Invitational and in the Kansas Cup... took silver with the N4 at SIRAs... returned to the N8 for the remainder of the season.

2008-09: Opened the season in the 2V8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 2V8+ for most of the season.

2007-08: Made her racing debut in the 2N8+ at the Sunflower Showdown… raced in the N4+ at SIRAs.

High School: Graduated from Tonganoxie High School... fouryear letter-winner in cross country... three-year letter-winner in dance... two-year letter-winner in soccer... also played softball and golf... named to Kansas Honors Program... member of FCCLA, FBLA, Foreign Language Club, SADD and Science Club.

High School: Graduated from Pawnee Heights High School... participated on the dance team.

Personal: Born January 31, 1990... daughter of Mike and Missy Saathoff... studying accounting.

Personal: Born May 5, 1989... daughter of Scott and Julie Rogers... majoring in pre-pharmacy.

MORRISA RUMAGE 6-0 | SOPHOMORE PORT

JAZMIN RICHMOND 5-8 | FRESHMAN S TA R B O A R D / P O R T S H AW N E E , K A N .

High School: Graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School... ran track and played volleyball and basketball... named to the Honor Roll... member NHS, Student Council and the Biomedical Science Careers program.

Personal: Born August 4, 1991... daughter of Jennifer Pagacz... has two siblings: Jade and Anthony... studying biology to become a doctor.

O L AT H E , K A N .

It makes me feel at home.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... raced in the 2V8 at SIRAs... returned to the N8 for the rest of the season.

High School: Graduated from Olathe Northwest High School... four-year letter-winner in volleyball, basketball, and track... shot put and discus school record setter 2007... state qualifier in shot 2007... state qualifier in disc 2008... Olathe Daily News Scholar Athlete... yearbook copy editor and staff member 2006-2008... coached youth volleyball and basketball at Yucca Valley High School.

Personal: Born Jan. 1, 1990... daughter of John and Beth Rumage... member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority... majoring in business and pre-dentistry... aspires to open an orthodontic practice in a developing country.

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K-State Rowing is an opportunity to learn a new sport entirely, use those scary technical terms I'd never heard of before on a daily basis and make best friends in a group of girls I never would have known otherwise.

Rowing has made me a part of a Division I family that motivates me to achieve academic and athletic goals all while engaging in the thrill of competition.

We know we compete with and against the best athletes in the country.

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- Morrisa Rumage

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I chose K-State because of the excellent academic programs it offered.

I knew it would benefit me in the long run once I have graduated and moved on.

I also like the small town feel and how friendly everybody usually is.

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2009-2010: Competed in the 2V8 and a V4 in Des Moines... raced in the 2V8 all year... earned her first varsity letter.

- Kaitlyn Saathoff

MEET THE WILDCATS ALYSSA SAMS

LAUREN SCHUMAKER

5 - 10 | J U N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

TRACI SMILEY 5 - 11 | J U N I O R PORT

5 - 11 | F R E S H M A N S TA R B O A R D

K A N S A S C I T Y, M O .

SHAWNEE MISSION, KAN.

S H AW N E E , K A N .

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the spring... made her racing debut in the N4+ with a gold medal finish at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 2V8+ against Alabama... raced with the 2N8+ for most of the season, including the defeat of Kansas that helped the team to victory at the Kansas Cup. High School: Graduated from Raytown High School... played volleyball for one year... played 14 years of club soccer... participated in community service for high school club.

Personal: Born August 16, 1989... daughter of Teresa Sams... majoring in pre-veterinary medicine.

High School: Graduated from Mill Valley High School... played basketball, tennis, and threw shot put and discus... academic letter winner and was named to the Honor Roll... member of Student Council and NHS. Personal: Born April 15, 1991... daughter of Tim and Michelle Canning... has two siblings: Hunter and Alyssa... majoring in public health nutrition.

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Rowing is what I feel made K-State such a home for me. These girls have become my second family, and I dread the day when my NCAA eligibility expires!

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2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... rowed in the 3V8 and stroked a V4 at Des Moines... competed in the 3V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... raced in the 1V4 at the Longhorn Invitational... stroked the 2V4 in the Kansas Cup.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced in the 1V all year, beating KU in the Kansas Cup... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at the Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Bishop Miege High School... lettered in track... qualified for State competition in shot put.

Personal: Born March 11, 1989... daughter of Thomas and Terri Smiley... has one sister, Tara (23)... majoring in nutrition and exercise science.

- Alyssa Sams

“

K-State Rowing is strength.

The strength you have to find in yourself to push your own limits, the strength that comes from the whole boat when we're in perfect sync, and the strength that I have come to know in the friendships that I see throughout the team.

“

- Traci Smiley

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MEET THE WILDCATS MELISSA STEEN

TRICIA WALKER

5-9 | SENIOR S TA R B O A R D / P O R T

5-9 | SOPHOMORE S TA R B O A R D

WA M E G O , K A N .

BROOKVILLE, KAN.

AMANDA WEISHAAR 6-0 | JUNIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D L AW R E N C E , K A N .

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced in the 1V8 and 1V4 at Des Moines... rowed in the 1V8 in Iowa City and against Alabama... competed with the 2V8 for the rest of the season... earned her second varsity letter.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... took silver in the N4 at SIRAs... returned to the N8 for the rest of the season.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... opened the season stroking the 2V8+ as well as racing a V4+ at the Head of the Des Moines... competed in the winning V4+ against Alabama... raced in the V4+ at the Longhorn Invitational... rowed with the 2V8+ in San Diego and Kansas Cup... raced in the V4+ at SIRAs and Big 12 Championship... finished the season in the 2V8+ at Regionals... earned her first varsity letter.

High School: Graduated from Ell-Saline High School... played four years of basketball... Blue&Gold Classic tournament rebound record setter... played three years of softball earning All-League status... HOA All-Star Team 2008... played four years of volleyball... All-League volleyball twice... member of NHS... A-Honor Roll all four years.

Personal: Born Dec. 17, 1987... daughter of Tim and Marianne Steen... majoring in natural resources and environmental science.

NICOLE STUCKEY 5-8 | SOPHOMORE P O R T / S TA R B O A R D W I C H I TA , K A N .

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I couldn't pass it up.

High School: Graduated from Maize High School... played volleyball and track, and was a rower... earned three academic letters... member NHS, Student Council, Friendship Club, Stuco Executive Board, Spanish Club and served as class president.

Personal: Born September 14, 1990... daughter of Mark and Kim Stuckey... has one sister: Courtney... studying nutrition science.

JUSTINE WALSH 6-0 | SOPHOMORE P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

2009-10: Raced to gold in the N8 at Des Moines... stroked the N8 that took silver in Iowa City... rowing in the N8 against Alabama... stroked the N8 in the Longhorn Invitational... moved to the 2V8 for San Diego... aided the 1V8 win against KU at the Kansas Cup... returned to the 2V8 for the rest of the season... earned her first varsity letter.

High School: Graduated from Valley Heights High School... played four years of volleyball... helped team to sub-state championship title... three-year letter-winner... played four years of basketball... lettered all four years... named to high school Honor Roll all four years... member of NHS, president two years... participated in KAYs, school play, choir and band.

Personal: Born Aug. 3, 1990... Daughter of John Walsh and Annie Walsh... majoring in elementary education.

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High School: Graduated from Lawrence High School... two-time letterwinner in volleyball... helped team to two sub-state titles, including a second-place finish at the state tournament in 2004... selected to the all-state squad as a senior... named second team all-league as a senior and honorable mention all-league honors as a junior... lettered in softball... participated in choir and band... member NHS... named a Kansas Honors Scholar... participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born April 23, 1989... daughter of Gary and Beth Weishaar... has one brother, Derrick (16)... majoring in public relations.

- Tricia Walker

BL UE RAPIDS, KAN. 2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... took gold in the N8 at Des Moines... placed second in the N8 at Iowa City... was in the 1N8 that beat Louisville at the Longhorn Invitational... raced in the N4 at SIRAs... stroked the N8 for the rest of the season.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at Big Championship.

“

K-State Rowing provides the opportunity to proudly represent the university as a part of a competitive Division I athletic team.

It takes hard work,

desire and dedication, especially since the sport is new to most, but the rewards are endless, competing is amazing, and the team becomes like a second family.

“

High School: Graduated from Wamego High School... ran track and cross country and played soccer... helped the soccer team win the league championships two years... member of the 2003 Regional Champion cross country team.

I have always been a huge K-State fan, thanks to my family.

I always wanted to go to K-State and when the opportunity to be an athlete at Kansas State presented itself,

“

2007-08: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in both semesters... raced to two gold medal finishes in the N4+ and 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... defeated Duke in the 1N8+ at the Longhorn Invitational... advanced the 1N8+ to the A final at SIRAs.

Personal: Born Feb. 17, 1990... daughter of Merle and Gayla Walker... studying to be an athletic trainer.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... honored as CRCA Scholar Athlete... raced in the 1V8 all year, helping to conquer KU at the Kansas Cup... earned her first varsity letter.

- Amanda Weishaar

MEET THE WILDCATS ABBEY WILSON

PAULA WORTMAN

5-9 | FRESHMAN P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

ANNA YOUNG 5 - 11 | J U N I O R P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

5-6 | SENIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D

NEW C AMBIRA , KAN.

EMPORIA, KAN

OVERLAND PARK, KAN.

Personal: Born September 26, 1990... daughter of Bruce and Joanne Wilson... has two older sisters: Heather and Leann... studying kinesiology to become a strength and conditioning coach.

HANNA WILTFONG

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced in the 2V8 and a V4 in Des Moines... competed in the 2V8 in Iowa City, against Alabama, in the Longhorn Invitational, at the San Diego Crew Classic, and the Kansas Cup... competed in the 1V4 that took silver at SIRAs and remained in that role for the rest of the spring... earned her second varsity letter.

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll spring semester... stroked the 1V all year, victorious over KU at the Kansas Cup... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Started the season with races in the 2V8+ and a V4+ at Head of the Des Moines... competed in the 2V8+ against Alabama and at the Longhorn Invitational... raced with the V4+ at the Kansas Cup... was in the 2V8+ at SIRAs and Big 12 Championship... finished the season racing in the V4+ at Regionals... earned her first varsity letter.

2007-08: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the Fall semester... raced to two gold medal finishes in the N4+ and 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... defeated Duke in the 1N8+ at the Longhorn Invitational... advanced the 1N8+ to the A final at SIRAs.

6-0 | JUNIOR P O R T / S TA R B O A R D K A N S A S C I T Y, M O .

2009-10: Named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... raced in the 1V8 all year, helping to defeat KU in the Kansas Cup... earned her first varsity letter.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll both semesters... made her racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... raced in the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at Big 12 Championship.

2008-09: Named to Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the spring... made her racing debut with a convincing victory in the 1N8+ at the Head of the Des Moines... stroked the 1N8+ all spring, including the defeat of Kansas at the Kansas Cup for a team triumph, a bronze medal from SIRAs and a win at Big 12 Championship.

High School: Graduated from Emporia High School... lettered in swimming... member of SADD, IMPACT and Model UN. Personal: Born June 24, 1989... daughter of John and Elizabeth Young... has two siblings: David (24) and Bonnie (22)... majoring in pre-physical therapy.

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High School: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Thomas Aquinas High School... member NHS, Honor Roll... Named a Kansas Scholar... rowed for the Kansas City Rowing Club all four years of high school... competed at USRowing Nationals in 2004, 2005 and 2006... earned a bronze medal in the Junior B Quad at USRowing Nationals in 2004... placed second in the Junior Women's Single at the Central District Regional Championship, qualifying for 2007 Youth National Championship.

Personal: Born May 15, 1989... daughter of Mark and Margaret Wortman... has an older sister: Julia and a nephew/godson Cooper... majoring in engineering.

The atmosphere at K-State is so down-to-earth and friendly.

Even though there are 20,000 people that go to K-State, everything seems so intimate.

“

High School: Graduated from Southeast of Saline High School... competed in weightlifting, basketball and cross country... honored with Trojan Choice Award... member NHS, Science Club and Madrigals choral ensemble... participated in two mission trips to Mexico.

- Paula Wortman

High School: Graduated from Winnetonka High School... lettered twice in volleyball... named Teammate of the Year... lettered in basketball... twice selected as team captain...

President of National Honor Society chapter... selected as student body Vice-President... chaired Service Committee...

Honor Roll.

Personal: Born Dec. 12, 1988... daughter of Doug and Pam Wiltfong... has one brother: Logan (18)... Majoring in mass communications... life-long Girl Scout.

“

I chose K-State because I was offered the

opportunity of a life time.

The Women's Rowing team offered me the chance to become a Division I athlete, a better student and a more integral part of the Kansas State community.

Kansas State and the Women's Rowing team invited me to be a part of their family, so that's why I came.

“

- Hannah Wiltfong

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LOOKING BACK A REFLECTION ON

K-S TATE ROWING WITH KRIS RICHMAN

Former K-State rower Kris Richman completed her athletic eligibility in 2010 after competing for the Wildcats four seasons on the water. Like many Wildcats on the rowing team, she was unfamiliar with the sport of rowing before joining the team. She embraced the opportunity to learn a new sport and represent her university through athletics and proudly wore Purple in competitions across the country. Richman was honored in 2010 as a member of the All-Conference USA Rowing Team and graduated with degrees in public health nutrition and dietetics.

HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT THE ROWING PROGRAM AT K-STATE? I first heard about rowing through a packet that came to my home in the mail.

WHAT WAS IT ABOUT ROWING THAT INITIALLY MADE YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? After so many years of playing volleyball, basketball and track, I was ready for something new and challenging. I was also intrigued by the prospect of being a Division I athlete.

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO LEARN A COMPLETELY NEW SPORT AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL? It was thrilling to learn something completely new. It is a different sport, different than anything I had ever done before.

WAS THERE A MOMENT WHEN YOU REALIZED YOU LOVED YOUR NEW SPORT OF ROWING? After the first race, I told my parents, "that was the hardest thing I've ever done." But from that moment on I loved it, even the hard practices are worth it for this sport.

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THIS YEAR’S FRESHMAN CLASS OF ROWERS? It is a long, hard year, especially if you redshirt. You make a lot of mistakes, but you learn so much this year so try to take it all in because what you learn this year you build upon each year following.

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A K-STATE ROWER? It is hard to choose one thing that made me love my experience so much. I guess it would be the competition. I am a competitive person, and the opportunity to compete at the Division I level is amazing.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST ABOUT ROWING? I will miss the camaraderie with my teammates. Practicing, traveling and competing with others that you know work just as hard as you do is such a great feeling.

ACADEMICALLY, WHAT DID K-STATE OFFER FOR YOU TO GROW AS A STUDENT? K-State teachers were always willing to help me, even in the smallest ways. If it was help on a paper, or working with me and my competition schedule, or anything else, they were flexible. Also, the support from the athlete academic staff is helpful for tutoring.

HOW MUCH DID BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE FOR K-STATE MEAN TO YOU? Being a K-State athlete was an amazing experience. So many doors open up to you and special opportunities arise. K-State fans love their athletes, even if it is a little-known sport like rowing. The coaching staff was always so supportive of my goals and allowed me to do everything that I wanted, even if it wasn't rowing related. If they could help, they would. Being a student-athlete sets you apart from regular students. I had plenty of friends that slept all day and took weekend trips. I couldn't do that. I was up early and working hard everyday, but it was all worth it.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WEAR PURPLE AND COMPETE AGAINST SOME OF THE TOP TEAMS IN THE NATION? I always wore my purple proudly no matter where we went. We are a top school in the nation. We are recognizable and moving forward. People are often confused because of the lack of water in Kansas. We tell them we do the best with what we have. Other top teams would complain about our practice conditions. For us it's just how it is. We work hard and never think twice because we all want to get better.

WHAT DOES K-STATE ROWING MEAN TO YOU? K-State rowing means so much to me. I still can't believe that I stumbled upon such a great opportunity.

The coaches are amazing and the best around. I have such great memories from rowing, the hard practices, traveling, competing, making friends and being a student-athlete.

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Athletic Awards CRCA All-Central Region 2009 Jennifer Flannigan - Second Team 2008 Bjai Rice - Second Team 2006 Megan Hauver - Second Team 2005 Grace Riekenberg - Second Team All-Conference USA 2010 Kris Richman

Academic Awards CRCA National Scholar-Athlete Award 2010 Michelle Bergman Weatherly Butler Sierra Cuda Whitley Jackson Amanda Keim Adria Ley Jackie Swab Nicole Vogt Amanda Weishaar 2009 Michelle Bergman Kilah Bond Michelle Higgins Heather Hoffman Whitley Jackson Michael Knoll Nicole Vogt

2008 Bjai Rice Heather Hoffman Michael Knoll Nicole Vogt Elizabeth Walter Michelle Higgins Whitney Revell

AWARDS & HONORS KRIS RICHMAN • 2010 ALL-CONFERENCE USA

2007 Bjai Rice Heather Hoffman Michael Knoll Nicole Vogt Elizabeth Walter Kaci Williams Mellisa Cessna Kate Dillon Magda Hart-Schwartz Danna Davidson Julia Roque Kris Richman 2006 Baji Rice ESPN/CoSIDA Academic All-District 2009 Heather Hoffman - First Team Conference USA All-Academic Team 2010 Nicole Vogt

NICOLE VOGT • 2010 ACADEMIC

ALL-CONFERENCE USA

K-State Athletics debuted the

Powercat Choice Awards in the spring to honor all the student-athletes at K-State.

Awards were voted on by the student-athletes and the 2008-09 Rowing Team was honored as the Women’s Team of the Year for its second-place finish at the Big 12 Champoinship and defeat of Texas in the 1V8 race.

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LIFE AS A WILDCAT

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YEARLY RESULTS 1996-97

Head of the Kaw (Kansas City, Mo.) V8+ B-8th A-9th N4+ 3rd N8+ 5th Head of the Iowa Oct. 27 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ 5th N4+ 12th V4+ 14th N8+ A-3rd B-6th vs. Creighton Mar. 16 - Manhattan, Kan. 1N4+ 1st 2N4+ 1st N8+ 1st V4+ A-1st B-3rd V8+ 1st vs. Texas and Minnesota Mar. 29 - Austin, Texas N4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd 1V4+ 1st 2V4+ 2nd V8+ 1st vs. Kansas Apr. 6 - Lawrence, Kan. 1N4+ 2nd 2N4+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st 2N8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 2V4+ 2nd V8+ 1st vs. Iowa and Kansas Apr. 6 - Lawrence, Kan. 1N8+ 2nd 2V4+ 2nd V4+ 2nd V8+ 3rd

Afternoon Session 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 3rd V4+ 1st 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st vs. Creighton, Kansas and Texas Apr. 11 - Lawrence, Kan. N4+ 3rd 1N8+ 1st 2N8+ 3rd V4+ 1st V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 18 - Manhattan, Kan. N4+ 2nd N8+ 1st 2N8+ 2nd V4+ 1st 2V4+ 1st V8+ 1st 2V8+ A-1st B-2nd Team 1st Midwestern Sprint Championships Apr. 25 - Madison, Wis. V4+ 1st 2V8+ 5th 1V8+ 7th 1N8+ 7th vs. Michigan State and Ohio State May 5 - Ann Arbor, Mich. vs. Ohio State N8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd

vs. Creighton and Nebraska Apr. 21 - Omaha, Neb. N4+ A-2nd B-3rd N8+ 1st

vs. Michigan State 1N8+ 1st 1V8+ 2nd 2V4+ 1st 2V8+ 1st

Midwestern Sprint Championships Apr. 26-27 - Madison, Wis. 1N4+ 4th 1N8+ 7th 2N8+ 5th 1V4+ 7th

Central Region Championships May 16 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1N8+ 4th 2N8+ 5th 1V4+ 2nd 1V8+ 7th 2V8+ 4th Team 6th

Central Region Championships May 17 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1N8+ 4th 2N8+ 3rd 1V4+ 4th Team 5th

1997-98 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 29 - Des Moines, Iowa N4+ 1st V4+ A-5th B-7th C-10th V8+ A-4th B-6th Head of the Charles Oct. 20 - Boston, Mass.

V8+ 31st Sunflower Showdown Nov. 8 - Manhattan, Kan. 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd 3N8+ 2nd 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 3V8+ 1st Team 1st vs. Texas Mar. 22 - Austin, Texas 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd 1V4+ 1st 2V4+ 1st V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st

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vs. Drake, Iowa and Kansas Apr. 5 - Iowa City, Iowa Morning Session 1N8+ 2nd V4+ 2nd 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd

IRA National Rowing Champs.

May 31 - Philadelphia, Pa. V8+ Petite Final-1st

1998-99 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 27 - Des Moines, Iowa N4+ 1st N8+ 1st V4+ B-6th A-8th C-9th V8+ A-2nd B-5th C-8th Head of the Charles Oct. 18 - Boston, Mass.

V8+ 26th Head of the Iowa Oct. 25 - Iowa City, Iowa N4+ B-7th A-8th B-7th 1N8+ A-4th V4+ A-3rd B-6th C-13th V8+ A-2nd B-5th C-11th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Oct. 31 - Manhattan, Kan. N4+ A-1st B-3rd 3V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st

2N8+ V8+ Team

1st 2nd 1st

Heart of Texas Regatta Mar. 21 - Austin, Texas V8+ 1st V4+ 2nd 2V4+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd N8+ 2nd vs. Texas 2N8+ 2V8+ V8+ N8+

2nd 1st 2nd 2nd

vs. Northwestern and Tulsa Mar. 27 - Tulsa, Okla.

N4+ 3rd V8+ 2nd 2V8+ B-1st A-2nd N4+ A-1st vs. Iowa Apr. 3 - Manhattan, Kan. 2N8+ 2nd V4+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd N8+ 1st Cougar Invitational Regatta Apr. 9-10 - Pullman, Wash.

April 9 N8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd April 10 N8+ 2V8+ V8+

2nd 2nd 2nd

vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 18 - Manhattan, Kan. V4+ 1st N8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 2N8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd Team 2nd Midwestern Sprint Championships May 2 - Madison, Wis. N4+ 2nd N8+ 6th Central Region Championships May 13-15 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

N8+ 3rd V4+ 5th 1V8+ 6th 2V8+ 5th

1999-2000 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 25 - Des Moines, Iowa N4+ 1st V8+ A-2nd B-10th V4+ B-4th A-6th D-8th C-14th Head of the Charles Oct. 23 - Boston, Mass.

V8+ 28th Head of the Iowa Oct. 31 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-9th B-12th V4+ C-7th B-9th V2D-7th B-11th C-12th A-13th N8+ A-6th B-15th C-16th N4+ A-3rd B-12th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 6 - Manhattan, Kan. N4+ 2nd 2V8+ 3rd 2N8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st V4+ 1st 3N8+ 1st 1V8+ 2nd Team 2nd

vs. Creighton Mar. 12 - Manhattan, Kan. N8+ 1st V8+ A-1st B-2nd 3N4+ 2nd N4+ 1st 2N8+ 1st Heart of Texas Regatta Mar. 19 - Austin, Texas V8+ 3rd N8+ 1st N4+ 3rd 2V8+ 4th

vs. Tulsa Mar. 26 - Tulsa, Okla.

V8+ 1st 2V8+ A-1st B-3rd vs. Tennessee Apr. 1 - Iowa City, Iowa N8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st V8+ 2nd vs. Iowa Apr. 1 - Iowa City, Iowa N8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd vs. Stanford Apr. 7-9 - Davis, Calif.

V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st vs. Sacramento State Apr. 7-9 - Davis, Calif.

V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st N8+ 1st vs. UC Davis Apr. 7-9 - Davis, Calif.

V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 15 - Lawrence, Kan. N8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd V8+ 2nd N4+ 2nd V4+ 2nd Team 2nd Midwestern Sprint Championships Apr. 22-23 - Madison, Wis. V8+ 5th 2V8+ 5th N8+ 3rd Central Region Championships May 13-15 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

N8+ 7th 2V8+ 7th V8+ 6th Team 8th

2000-01 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 30 - Des Moines, Iowa V2B-3rd C-4th E-5th D-8th A-11th V4+ A-8th C-9th B-10th N4+ 1st V8+ A-2nd B-7th American Royal Fall Classic Oct. 15 - Kansas City, Kan. N4+ A-1st B-6th C-9th N8+ A-1st B-2nd C-3rd D-7th V8+ A-1st B-3rd Head of the Charles Oct. 21 - Boston, Mass.

V8+ 17th

Head of the Iowa Oct. 29 - Iowa City, Iowa V4+ 15th N4+ A-3rd B-12th C-18th N8+ A-4th B-15th C-20th V8+ A-5th B-17th LN8+ 5th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 4 - Lawrence, Kan. N4+ 3rd 2V8+ 3rd 2N8+ 1st N8+ 2nd 3N8+ B-2nd A-3rd V4+ 2nd V8+ 1st Team 2nd Longhorn Invitational Mar. 17-18 - Austin, Texas vs. Texas V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 3rd V4+ 3rd vs. Tulsa V8+ 2V8+ N8+

vs. SMU V4+ V8+ 2V8+ N8+

2nd 2nd A-2nd B-3rd

1st 1st 1st A-2nd B-3rd

Jayhawk Invitational Mar. 31-Apr. 1 - Lawrence, Kan. V8+ 4th 2V8+ 5th N8+ 3rd 2N8+ 2nd San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 7-8 - San Diego, Calif.

V8+ 4th N8+ 12th Midwest Sprint Championships Apr. 21 - Madison, Wis. N4+ 4th SIRA Regatta Apr. 21-22 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

N8+ 11th 2V8+ 9th V8+ 3rd Big 12 Invitational Apr. 28 - Manhattan, Kan. N4+ 8th LN4+ 2nd 2N8+ 4th 2V8+ 4th N8+ 4th V8+ 3rd Central Region Championships May 12-13 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

V8+ 8th 2V8+ 7th N8+ 9th 2N8+ 1st Team 8th

2001-02 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 29 - Des Moines, Iowa V8+ A-2nd B-4th N4+ A-1st V2B-2nd A-7th D-8th C-10th E-14th American Royal Fall Classic Oct. 14 - Kansas City, Mo. V8+ A-1st B-8th V4+ A-5th B-12th N8+ A-2nd C-7th

D-6th B-10th Head of the Charles Oct. 20-21 - Boston, Mass.

C4+ 13th V8+ 24th Head of the Iowa Oct. 28 - Iowa City, Iowa V2+ C-4th A-8th G-9th E-12th B-13th D-14th F-16th V4+ A-9th B-17th N8+ A-5th B-18th V8+ A-3rd B-13th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 3 - Lawrence, Kan. V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd V4+ 3rd N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 1st 3N8+ A-1st B-3rd Team 2nd vs. Creighton Mar. 10 - Manhattan, Kan. V8+ A-1st B-2nd V4+ A-2nd B-3rd N8+ A-1st B-2nd N4+ A-1st B-3rd Longhorn Invitational Mar. 22-24 - Austin, Texas vs. Texas V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd V4+ 2nd vs. SMU V8+ 2V8+ N8+ 1N4+ V4+

1st 1st 1st 2nd 2nd

vs. Tulsa V8+ N8+ 2V8+ V4+

1st 1st 2nd 2nd

vs. Clemson V8+ 2V8+ V4+ N8+ 2N8+

1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

Hawkeye Invitational Mar. 30 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd V4+ 3rd N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 6-7 - San Diego, Calif.

V8+ 4th 2V8+ 10th Northeastern Invitational Apr. 20 - Boston, Mass.

V8+ 5th 2V8+ 3rd V4+ 2nd vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 27 - Manhattan, Kan. V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd V4+ 3rd N8+ A-2nd B-3rd

YEARLY RESULTS Big 12 Invitational May 4 - Austin, Texas V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 3rd V4+ 3rd N8+ 3rd 2N8+ 2nd Central Region Championships May 18-19 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

V8+ 10th 2V8+ 9th V4+ 7th N8+ 8th Team 12th

2002-03 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 28 - Des Moines, Iowa V4+ B-16th A-20th V8+ A-3rd B-5th C-12th V2E-2nd C-5th B-8th A-9th G-10th D-11th F-13th H-15th Head of the Charles Oct. 19-20 - Boston, Mass.

V4+ 30th V8+ 24th Head of the Iowa Oct. 27 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-5th B-10th V4+ A-11th B-18th N8+ A-4th B-13th C-17th V2B-4th A-7th D-8th E-10th C-11th F-14th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 2 - Lawrence, Kan. 2N8+ A-1st B-2nd N8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st V4+ A-1st B-2nd V8+ 1st Team 1st Longhorn Invitational Mar. 21-23 - Austin, Texas vs. Texas V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd vs. SMU V8+ 2V8+ V4+ 1N8+

1st 1st 2nd 1st

vs. Tulsa V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+

1st 1st 1st

vs. Duke V8+ 2V8+ V4+ 1N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

vs. Iowa and Clemson Mar. 29 - Manhattan, Kan. V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 3rd V4+ 3rd 1N8+ 3rd San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 5-6 - San Diego, Calif.

V8+ 12th 2V8+ 10th at George Washington Invitational Apr. 12 - Washington, D.C. V8+ 4th 2V8+ 4th

V4+

2nd

vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 19 - Manhattan, Kan. V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd V4+ 2nd N8+ 2nd 1N4+ 2nd at Big 12 Invitational May 3 - Lawrence, Kan. V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 3rd V4+ 2nd 1N8 3rd Central Region Championships May 17-18 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

V8+ 7th 2V8+ 8th V4+ 8th 2V4+ 6th Team 11th

2003-04 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 27 - Des Moines, Iowa V8+ A-2nd B-5th V4+ B-3rd A-4th D-8th C-12th Head of the Iowa Oct. 26 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-5th B-11th N8+ A-3rd B-6th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 8 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 1st 2N8+ A-1st 3N8+ A-1st B-2nd Team 1st Longhorn Invitational Mar. 20-21- Austin, Texas vs. Duke 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st vs. Iowa 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 1st 1st

vs. Texas 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

vs. SMU 1V8+

1st

San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 3-4 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 10th 2V8+ 12th vs. Kansas and Cincinnati (Kansas Cup) Apr. 10 - Lawrence, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 3rd 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 1st SIRA Regatta April 17-18 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 4th N4+ 1st Central Region Championships May 15-16 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 10th 2V8+ 11th 1N8+ 5th Team 11th

2004-05 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 25 - Des Moines, Iowa V8+ A-2nd B-5th V4+ A-1st

B-10th C-11th D-12th Head of the Iowa Oct. 31 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-4th B-10th N8+ A-9th C-15th B-17th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 12 - Lawrence, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 1st N4+ 1st Team 1st Longhorn Invitational Mar. 18-20 - Austin, Texas vs. Tulsa 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 2nd vs. Texas 2N8+

1st

vs. Texas 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

vs. SMU 1V8+ 1N8+

1st 1st

vs. Duke 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 1st 1st

vs. Creighton Mar. 26 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ T-1st San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 2-3 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 6th 2V8+ 12th vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 9 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 1st 2N8+ 1st Team 1st SIRA Regatta April 16-17 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 5th 2V8+ 3rd 1N8+ 10th N4+ 5th Big 12 Invitational April 30 - Austin, Texas 1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 3rd 1V4+ 3rd 1N8+ 2nd Central Region Championships May 14-15 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 11th 2V8+ 8th 1V4+ 11th 1N8+ 11th Team 11th

2005-06 Head of the Oklahoma Oct. 1-2 - Oklahoma City, Okla.

500m Sprints V8+ A-1st C-3rd 4,000m V8+ A-4th B-16th C-6th V4+ A-7th B-10th C-19th N8+ 1st

Head of the Iowa Oct. 30 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-9th B-13th N8+ A-1st B-16th vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 12 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 1st 2N8+ 2nd N4+ 2nd Team 2nd Longhorn Invitational Mar. 17-19 - Austin, Texas vs. Duke 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 1st

2N8+ 3N8+ V4+ Team

1st 2nd 1st 2nd

Longhorn Invitational Mar. 16-18 - Austin, Texas vs. Duke 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st vs. UCF 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+

2nd 2nd 1st

vs. Miam (Fla.) 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st

vs. No. 8 Wisconsin 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd N4+ 1st

vs. Iowa 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

vs. Miami (Fla.) 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st N4+ 1st

San Diego Crew Classic Mar. 31-Apr. 1 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 5th 2V8+ 10th 1N8+ 5th

vs. Iowa 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+ N4+

vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 7 - Lawrence, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st N4+ 2nd Team 1st

2nd 2nd 1st 1st

San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 1-2 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 11th 1N8+ 5th vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 8 - Lawrence, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 1st 1V4+ 1st 1N8+ 1st Team 1st SIRA Regatta April 14-15 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 4th 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st Big 12 Invitational April 30 - Kansas City, Kan. 1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st Central Region Championships May 13-14 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

V8+ 9th 2V8+ 7th V4+ 7th N8+ 7th Team 8th

2006-07 Head of the Oklahoma Sept. 30-Oct. 1 - Oklahoma City, Okla.

500m Sprints V8+ A-4th (Heat-1) C-3rd (Heat-2) 4,000m V8+ A-7th B-10th C-13th V4+ A-7th B-9th C-20th D-22nd N8+ 1st

2nd 2nd 1st 2nd

SIRA Regatta April 21-22 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 3rd V4+ 16th N8+ 1st N4+ 1st Big 12 Invitational April 29 - Kansas City, Kan. 1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 3rd 1N8+ 2nd Central Region Championships May 12-13 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 12th 2V8+ 9th N8+ 1st Team 11th

2007-08 Head of the Des Moines Sept. 29 - Des Moines, Iowa V8+ A-1st B-4th V4+ A-2nd C-4th B-5th N8+ 1st N4+ 1st vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 10 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd 3N8+ 2nd V4+ 1st Team 1st Longhorn Invitational Mar. 21-23 - Austin, Texas vs. Wisconsin 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd

Head of the Iowa Oct. 29 - Iowa City, Iowa V8+ A-10th B-13th N8+ A-1st B-12th C-27th

vs. Wisconsin and Duke 1V8+ 2nd vs. UCF 1V8+ 2V8+ 1N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd

vs. Kansas (Sunflower Showdown) Nov. 11 - Manhattan, Kan. 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 1st

vs. Iowa 2N8+

2nd

vs. Iowa 1V8+

2nd

2V8+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd

San Diego Crew Classic Apr. 5 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 6th 2V8+ 8th vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) Apr. 12 - Kansas City, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 1N4+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd Team 1st SIRA Regatta April 20-21 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 1st N8+ 5th N4+ 12th Big 12 Invitational May 3 - Austin, Texas 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 3rd Central Region Championships May 17-18 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 10th 2V8+ 8th N8+ 8th

2008-09 Head of Des Moines Sept. 27 - Des Moines, Iowa 1V8+ 1st 1V4+ 1st 1N8+ 1st 1N4+ 1st Team Collegiate Cup vs. Alabama March 17 - Tuscaloosa, Ala. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd 1N4+ A - 2nd B - 3rd Longhorn Invitational March 20-22 - Austin, Texas vs. Wisconsin 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd 2N8+ 2nd vs. Oklahoma 1N8+ 1st vs. Duke 1V8+ 2V8+ 1V4+

1st 2nd 2nd

vs. Texas 2N8+

2nd

vs. Central Florida 1N8+ 2nd 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd vs. Iowa 1V8+ 2V8+ 1V4+ 1N8+ 2N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

San Diego Crew Classic April 4-5 - San Diego, Calif.

Cal Cup 1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 15th N8+ 8th vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) April 11 - Wyandotte, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 4th 1N8+ 1st Team Trophy

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PROGRAM HISTORY SIRA Regatta April 18-19 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 4th 2V8+ 7th 1V4+ 14th 1N8+ 3rd 2N8+ 1st

vs. Alabama March 15 - Tuscaloosa, Ala. First Round 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 3V8+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd

Big 12 Championship May 2 - Wyandotte, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 3rd 1V4+ 4th (3rd? OU won) 1N8+ 2nd (1st? OU Won) 2N8+ 4th (3rd? OU 2nd) Team 2nd

Second Round 1V8+ 2V8+ 3V8+ 1N8+

Central Regional May 16-17 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 8th 2V8+ 10th 1V4+ 10th 1N8+ 6th Team 10th

2009-10 Head of Des Moines Sept. 26 - Des Moines, Iowa 1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 4th 3V8+ 5th 4V8+ 6th 1N8+ 1st 1V4+ 9th 2V4+ 3rd 3V4+ 8th 4V4+ 11th 5V4+ 10th 6V4+ 12th Head of the Iowa October 25 - Iowa City, Iowa 1V8+ 6th 2V8+ 9th 3V8+ 11th 1N8+ 2nd

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

Longhorn Invitational March 19-21 - Austin, Texas vs. Oklahoma 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd vs. Central Florida 1V8+ 2nd 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd vs. Louisville 1V8+ 2V8+ 1V4+ 1N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 1st

vs. Texas 2V4+

2nd

vs. Iowa 1V8+ 2V8+ 1V4+ 1N8+

2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd

San Diego Crew Classic March 27-28 - San Diego, Calif.

1V8+ 9th 2V8+ 15th N8+ 11th vs. Kansas (Kansas Cup) April 3 - Wyandotte, Kan. 1V8+ 1st 2V8+ 2nd 1V4+ 2nd 2V4+ 2nd 1N8+ 2nd Team 2nd Southern IRA’s April 17-18 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 7th 2V8+ 6th 1V4+ 4th 1N4+ 2nd Big 12 Championship May 1 - Oklahoma City, Okla.

1V8+ 3rd 2V8+ 4th 1V4+ 4th 1N8+ 4th Team 4th Central Regional May 15-16 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 10th 2V8+ 10th 1V4+ 10th 1N8+ 9th Team 10th Conference USA Championship May 15-16 - Oak Ridge, Tenn.

1V8+ 9th 2V8+ 9th 1V4+ 8th Team 9th

THE HISTORY OF KANSAS STATE WOMEN’S ROWING Rowing began in Kansas in 1963 when coach Don Rose founded the Kansas State Crew. A rich tradition quickly grew, and K-State was soon competing at prestigious regattas and defeating traditional powerhouses such as Wisconsin, Purdue, Syracuse and Washington. At that time, the only rowing competition that involved women was competing for the title of Regatta Queen. It was not until the summer of 1974 that KState women competed as rowers. The first women’s boat, a coxed four, included B.J. McCrae (co-captain), Jane Whitnee (co-captain), Masha Almond, Joann Davis and Pam Orloff. This team of five soon grew in numbers as rowing became more popular.

During the 1980s, women’s teams steadily fielded boats but still existed in the shadows of the men’s squad. This changed in 1989 when Amanda Robinson became the first women’s coach at K-State. Robinson, who previously rowed for Boston University, revitalized the women’s rowing club at K-State. The Wildcats began to place boats in the top five in most races. K-State alumnus Mike Lockas took a novice women’s 8+ to the Women’s National Championship in 1989 as well, where the boat was competitive.

A few years later, K-State alumnus Cliff Elliot took over both the men’s and women’s rowing clubs. Elliot continued the trend of strong finishes, including a bronze-medal performance by the Women’s Varsity Lightweight 4+ at the 1991 Midwest Championships. After Elliot left in 1992, the team was under the direction of an assortment of coaches, usually students themselves or alumni of the program.

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS name (letters) years won Alyssa Adams (3) 99-00, 01-02, 02-03 Sheree Adams (1) 99-00 Samantha Allen (2) 00-01, 01-02 Kristin Alstatt (3) 03-04, 04-05, 05-06 Jill Anderson (1) 01-02 Katie Baxter (1) 03-04 Emily Benz (3) 98-99, 99-00, 00-01 Michelle Bergman (3) 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Stephanie Black (2) 04-05, 05-06 Deb Bley (2) 01-02, 02-03 Katy Bockelman (3) 00-01, 01-02, 02-03 Kilah Bond (2) 07-08, 08-09 Christa Bowman (2) 07-08, 08-09 Heather Brunk (4) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00 Bailey Bunck (1) 05-06 Megan Burki (1) 04-05 Nicole Burdiek (1) 09-10 Weatherly Butler (1) 09-10 Stephanie Carr (1) 08-09 Melissa Cessna (2) 05-06, 06-07 Kari Chadd (3) 05-06, 06-07, 08-09 Kirsten Clevenger (1) 03-04 Heather Crichton (2) 07-08, 08-09 Jacque Crockford (2) 04-05, 05-06 Sierra Cuda (1) 09-10 Melissa Darnell (2) 99-00, 00-01 Danna Davidson (1) 08-09 Wendy Davis (1) 96-97 Kate Dillon (1) 06-07 Erin Erhart (1) 03-04 Jayme File (3) 05-06, 06-07, 07-08 Amiee Finkbeiner (1) 03-04 Jennifer Flannigan (4) 05-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 Courtney Franssen (3) 01-02, 02-03, 03-04 Kelsey Frasier (1) 05-06 Rachel Freeman (3) 04-05, 05-06, 06-07 Kathy Gaitros (1) 96-97 Heather Gerstner (1) 05-06 Anne Hagerman (1) 01-02 Kylie Hanson (3) 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Donna Harris (1) 98-99 Magda Hart-Schwartz (2) 04-05, 06-07, 07-08 Linzi Hauldren (2) 03-04, 04-05 Megan Hauver (3) 03-04, 04-05, 05-06 Amy Herrmann (1) 02-03 Ashley Herynk (1) 97-98 Michelle Higgins (2) 07-08, 08-09 Heather Hoffman (4) 05-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 Lori Holcomb (2) 02-03, 03-04 Jamie Holt (3) 03-04, 04-05, 05-06 Kimble Hruby (1) 96-97 Whitley Jackson (2) 08-09, 09-10 Rachel Jaeger (2) 96-97, 98-99 Alexis Johnson (2) 05-06, 06-07 Claire Johnson (2) 04-05, 05-06 Amanda Jones (1) 99-00 Amanda Keim (1) 09-10 Darcie Kelley (2) 96-97, 97-98 Larissa Kesler (2) 04-05, 05-06 Amanda Kiefer (1) 98-99 Adrienne Kirkwood (2) 96-97, 97-98 Andria Knoffloch (1) 98-99 Michael Knoll (3) 06-07, 07-08, 08-09 Ashley Krueger (2) 06-07, 07-08 Carissa Land (4) 99-00, 00-01, 01-02, 02-03 Hannah Langenwalter (2) 03-04, 05-06

name (letters) years won Jessica Layden (1) 07-08 Adria Ley (1) 09-10 Victoria Lowden (1) 02-03 Josie McClellan (3) 99-00, 00-01, 01-02 Maureen McGrath (2) 99-00, 00-01 Jayci McKenney (1) 09-10 Heather Megnia (1) 99-00 Nancy Mitchell (1) 98-99 Kristen Monahan (1) 96-97 Jamie Morris (1) 98-99 Chelsey Mueller (2) 08-09, 09-10 Jill Murphy (3) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99 Angela Murray (1) 03-04 Veronica Noonan (2) 05-06, 06-07 Caitlin Olson (1) 08-09 Vandy Paul (2) 96-97, 97-98 Laura Pavlyak (1) 99-00 Ali Peters (1) 09-10 Maria Peterson (4) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00 Audrey Polifka (1) 09-10 Kate Priest (1) 06-07 Jennifer Reuss (2) 05-06, 06-07 Whitney Revell (2) 06-07, 07-08 Bjai Rice (3) 05-06, 06-07, 07-08 Kristen Richman (4) 06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Stephanie Riegle (1) 03-04 Grace Riekenberg (2) 03-04, 04-05 Rebecca Riemer (3) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99 Margaret Robertson (3) 99-00, 00-01, 01-02 Melanie Rogers (1) 09-10 Paula Schneider (1) 99-00 Lara Schrock (4) 00-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04 Danielle Scott (3) 04-05, 05-06, 06-07 Suzie Sher (1) 97-98 Brandy Sherwood (2) 01-02, 02-03 Traci Smiley (1) 09-10 Lindsay Smith (3) 97-98, 98-99, 99-00 Marianne Smysor (1) 98-99 Morgan Steele (1) 04-05 Melissa Steen (2) 08-09, 09-10 Tricia (Troyer) Stockebrand (3) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99 Jackie Swab (1) 09-10 Sara Swan (3) 96-97, 97-98, 98-99 Kristy Tencleve (2) 97-98, 98-99 Sarah Jo Trapp (1) 04-05 Susan Truax (1) 02-03 Stephanie Tweito (1) 97-98 Elise vander Putten (2) 05-06, 06-07 Nicole Vogt (3) 07-08, 08-09, 09-10 Amy Wagner (2) 04-05, 05-06 Talara Wait (1) 02-03 Stacey Waldman (1) 04-05 Elane Walker (2) 01-02, 03-04 Justine Walsh (1) 09-10 Elizabeth Walter (1) 07-08 Amanda Weishaar (1) 09-10 Kelli White (1) 00-01 Kaci Williams (3) 04-05, 05-06, 06-07 Katie Williams (1) 04-05 Hanna Wiltfong (1) 09-10 Paula Wortman (2) 08-09, 09-10 Glenna Yokum (2) 00-01, 01-02 Anna Young (1) 09-10 Current Student-Athletes in BOLD

In January of 1995, student-athletes, alumni, parents and friends of the K-State Rowing Club presented a proposal to the athletics department to accept women’s rowing as an NCAA Division I sport in compliance with Title IX. The Athletic Department accepted and rowing became a varsity sport in the 1996-97 academic school year under head coach Jenny Hale. A former Olympic coach for England and Belgium, Patrick Sweeney became the program’s second coach in 2003. Entering his seventh year at the helm of the program, Sweeney has guided the Wildcats to unprecedented heights in his tenure.

Kansas State became the second Big 12 Conference school to add women’s rowing as a varsity sport. Kansas was the first in 1995 and Texas added rowing to its varsity sport list in 1998. Oklahoma became the fourth league school to add the sport when the Sooners began competition in 2008-09. In 2010, K-State and the three other Big 12 Conference rowing schools joined forces with Southeastern Conference schools Alabama and Tennessee and Conference USA’s Central Florida, Tulsa and SMU to form a nine-team Conference USA. The merger makes C-USA one of the largest rowing conferences in the nation and boasts some of the strongest teams in the NCAA as well.

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TERMINOLOGY

sprints: A race over a 2,000 meter course. See "types of races." starboard (pronounced like starbird): The right side of the boat. stern: The back of the boat; the end the rowers face while rowing. stroke: 1) A complete cycle of the blade's movement through catch, drive, and recovery back to catch; or 2) The rower who sits closest to the stern, looks directly at the coxswain in a stern-coxed boat, and sets the rhythm for the crew. stroke rate: The number of strokes taken per minute. Also referred to as "cadence." sweep: Type of rowing where each rower uses one oar. swing: The synchronization of motion and power application, maximizing the shell’s speed. varsity: Classification of collegiate rower indicating competition beyond the novice level. weigh enough: Stop.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR The crew that's making it look easy is most likely the crew doing the best job, working the hardest and hurting the most. Here's what to watch for: • continuous, fluid motion of rowers: All good rowers must be in top physical condition with enough power to move the boat through the water, executing each stroke with precision, causing no extraneous or jerky movements to upset the boat.

COMMON ROWING TERMS 8+ and 4+: Eights (8+) and fours (4+) are the most common shell types found in collegiate competition, and these are the two events held at the NCAA Championships. The plus sign indicates a coxswain on board. bow: 1) The forward end of the boat (i.e. crosses the finish line first); or 2) The rower in the seat nearest the forward end of the shell; typically has a quick catch, stable technique, and a shorter arc. blade: The end of the oar that goes in the water. bucket rigging: A sequence of rigging where two riggers in succession are on the same side of the boat instead of being alternated. catch: The entrance of the blade into the water. check: Interruption of a shell's forward progress which commonly occurs at the catch and sometimes at the release in inexperienced crews. coxswain (pronounced coxin): Person who steers the shell from a seat located in the stern or, in some fours, from a lying position in the bow. crab: Upsetting of the boat caused by an oar getting stuck in the water instead of being extracted cleanly at the finish. drive: The part of the stroke cycle during which the blade is in the water and the rower is prying the boat past it. erg: Short for ergometer; indoor rowing machine used for conditioning and technical training. feathering: The action of turning the blade flat during the recovery of a stroke to lessen wind resistance. foot stretcher: The part of the boat where the rower’s feet are tied into shoes. head race: The traditional fall regatta. Boats race processionally over about 3 miles. lightweight: A crew on which each athlete must weigh less than a specific amount (130 pounds for women). novice: Classification of collegiate rower indicating the first year of collegiate competition. oar: A 12-foot-5-inch-long carbon fiber lever used to move the boat through the water. port: The left side of the boat. power 10 (or 20): A tactical move of 10 (or 20) strokes called by the coxswain to motivate the crew to meet a specific goal. recovery: The part of the stroke cycle during which the blade is traveling through the air from release to catch. release: The point in the stroke cycle at which the blade leaves the water. regatta: Any rowing event in which several crews compete. repechage: A "second chance" heat for those crews which do not automatically advance to the finals of an event based on their performance in the initial heat. rigger: The metal or carbon fiber structure attached to the side of the boat which supports the oar and acts as the fulcrum of the work done to move the boat. rigging (or "gearing"): The relationship between the properties (such as length, height, angle, etc.) of the oar, the rigger, and the position of each rower. Changing the rigging changes the leverage, just as a bicycle rider changes gears. Unlike a bike rider, however, these changes cannot be made while the athletes are moving but must be done with the boat out of the water and oars removed. The optimum rigging depends on their size, strength and experience. run: The distance the shell moves during one stroke. sculling: Type of rowing where each rower uses two oars. shell: An alternative term for a boat. An 8+ seats nine people (8 rowers and a coxswain) and will be approximately 58 feet long. A 4+ seats five people and may be 45 feet long.

• synchronization: Watch the bodies of the crew. All rowers in one boat must move together to maximize boat speed.

• clean catches with the blade: Watch to see if all crew members take the catch together. (Do all oar blades enter the water at the same time?)

• even bladework: When the blades are brought out of the water, they should all move horizontally at the same height and travel toward the bow at the same speed.

• maintaining the speed of the shell: The shells don't move at a consistent speed (slowest at the catch, quickest at the release). A good crew times the catch at the right moment to maintain the speed of the shell. Catching too early will cut short the boat's "run" (distance traveled) produced in the preceding stroke. Catching too late will let the boat slow down too much, requiring more energy than should be necessary in order to speed the boat up again during the next drive.

• stroke rate: With each stroke, the crew is trying to get as much "run" (distance the shell travels in one stroke cycle) as possible. During the race, the number of strokes per minute will vary, from 42 to 50 at the start, 34 to 40 in the body, and 38 to 42 at the finish. other things to watch for: • In the event of a false start in sprint racing, or broken equipment within the first 100 meters, competitors are called back. A boat responsible for two false starts is disqualified.

• Boats must stay in their lanes, though there is no penalty for crossing the buoys, so long as this does not hinder other competitors and the boat crosses the finish line in the judge's view.

• A 2,000-meter course will be followed by an umpire in a motorboat that stays behind the last crew. The umpire judges whether the competitors are following the rules. The race is judged by a jury under the direction of the chief judge. head races:

TYPES OF RACES Head races usually take place in the fall on rivers (i.e., the Head of the Charles, the Head of the Iowa, etc.). Crews start onto the course one after the other about 15 seconds apart and navigate approximately three miles of river. In head races, umpires are stationed at various points along the course, and time penalties are issued for crossing buoy lines.

Thus the coxswain's navigation (of bends and through bridges) is especially important.

The crew that completes the course in the shortest amount of time wins.

2,000-meter competition: National, World, and Olympic competitions are 2,000 meters or approximately 1-1/4 miles. Most courses are divided into six buoyed lanes, allowing six boats to participate at any one time. If more than six crews are entered in an event, heats and semifinals may be run to determine who races in the finals. Each race may take anywhere from six minutes, 30 seconds to eight minutes depending on boat class as well as wind and water conditions.

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BREIDENTHAL TEAMHOUSE

K-STATE ROWERS TRAIN IN TOP-NOTCH FACILITIES

Sitting above Elk’s Cove, on the Tuttle Creek Reservoir, the existing boathouse was erected in 1968. The 80’ x 60’ boathouse has two concrete bays lined with racks for the various shells used for training and racing. The boathouse has space for over 20 eights and fours, as well as additional space for several smaller boats. The facility is located less than ten minutes from K-State’s campus.

Although the K-State Women's Rowing team has ample facilities for the fleet, the boathouse was not ideal for the student-athletes themselves. So, through The Boathouse Campaign, including a generous lead gift from George Breidenthal, in honor of whom the new Teamhouse is named, the program raised the funds for a new $1.3 million team facility. Groundbreaking for the building occurred in Spring 2003 and the Teamhouse opened in Fall 2005. The building includes a team locker room, shower and bathroom facilities, a large team meeting area, an on-site training room, coaching offices and a “Catbacker” food and beverage area for home events and other festivities. Combined with the existing boathouse, our facilities total more than 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to K-State Women’s Rowing.

TEAMHOUSE DETAILS: • Team locker rooms.

• Over 10,000 square feet of space.

• On-site training room.

• Administrative suites for staff.

• Large common assembly area.

• Event viewing terrace.

• On-site hosting kitchen.

• Located 10 minutes from campus.

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ROWING FACILITIES In addition to the Breidenthal Boathouse, the K-State rowers have a number of facilities to better theselves both athletically and academically. The coaching staff is housed in history Ahearn Field House along with an indoor rowing center that holds 40 ergometers for training when the team cannot be on the water outdoors. The room is equiped with wall-to-wall mirrors and video equipment to aid in the technical development of the team.

Kansas State student-athletes have the highest graduation rate of all Big 12 Conference schools thanks in part to the academica services provided through the staff at the Academic Learning Center. The ALC is in the Vanier Complex and provides a computer lab with 24 computers and staffed with specialists. The staff assess the academic level of new student-athletes to aid in the advising process, and more than 50 tutors provide various levels of support to the student-athletes.

Making the student-athletes stronger is the goal of the strength and conditioning staff at the Bud and Marti Newell Strength Complex. Located in the Vanier Complex, the Strength Complex has been recently renovated with more than $100,000 worth of essential weight training equipment in the 13,000-square foot facility. The complex also contains a new improved athletic training facility complete with hydotherapy center. Under the guidance and supervision of head strength coach Mike Kent, and a nationally certified strength and conditioning staff, each and every athlete is trained to reach peak physical performance. The state-of-the-art training facility is an integral part of K-State’s rowing success.

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A K-STATER!

In 2009, K-State welcomed a new president and a new athletic director, who will build on the successes of the past and create a bright new future. Kirk Schulz accepted the KState presidency because he is impressed with all of the outstanding programs and successes of our faculty, staff and students and with the passion K-Staters have for their university. K-Staters connect with our new president via his blog; Twitter and Facebook.

Check out his Web site at www.K-State.edu/president.

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Academic achievement of the institution is drawing national acclaim as well. K-State students have won more Truman scholarships, more Goldwater scholarships and more Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships than any other public university in the nation. Over the past 20 years, Kansas State University has ranked No. 1 in the nation among public universities in Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Goldwater and Udall Scholars. We’ve earned our reputation as the “Student Scholar Capital of America.”

K-State students have an outstanding record of acceptance into professional schools.

Over the past five years, 70% of our qualified pre-med applicants were accepted into medical schools; 100% of our pre-optometry and 82% of our pre-dentistry students were accepted into their respective professional schools. Over the past five years, 98% of students who participated in our pre-law program were accepted into law schools.

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The 2009-10 K-State Rowing Team had one of its best years academically in team history.

The rowers had a combined

team GPA of 3.305.

“We have a lot to offer at Kansas State University. We have over 350 different student organizations on campus. Whatever it is our students are passionate about, there is a group on campus that will welcome you with open arms and want you to participate and be a part of the K-State family.

We have some of the best faculty in the country. Currently we have three national professors of the year that are all still teaching classes. We have a beautiful and friendly campus and we enccourage not only our students but their parents to participate in Big 12 sports. We urge you to go with your family and friends to go and cheer on the Wildcats.”

The team also led all K-State teams with 47 honorees on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for both the fall and spring semesters, 12 of them had a perfect 4.0 GPA in the fall and 13 in the spring.

DR. KIRK SCHULZ

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT HISTORY AND LOCATION Founded on Feb. 16, 1863, Kansas State University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Kansas and one of the first landgrant universities. It was located on the grounds of the old Bluemont Central College, which was chartered in 1858. The university moved to its present site in 1875.

Throughout its history, K-State's mission has been rooted in the principles set forth in the Morrill Act -- to provide teaching, research and service to the citizens of Kansas and beyond.

The 644-acre wooded main campus with historic limestone buildings is located in northern Manhattan (population of 50,000) and is convenient to both business and residential districts. It is located 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hill of northeast Kansas.

The university also has a campus in Salina, Kan., and another coming soon in Olathe, Kan., along with numerous extension fields, offices and other facilities in Kansas and Nebraska.

The K-State Salina campus offers bachelor's and associate degrees in aviation and engineering technologies.

The university hosts the prestigious Landon Lectures on Public Issues, honoring the late Kansas statesman Alfred M. Landon. Since 1966 the series has featured more than 120 nationally

prominent speakers. Past speakers including Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and most recently Bill Clinton.

One of the six universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas State University continues to fulfill its historical educational mission in teaching, research and public service.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE K-State is the only research university in the United States to have three national CASE/Carnegie professors of the year. All three are active teachers: Michael Wesch, 2008 national winner; Chris Sorensen, 2007 national winner; and Dean Zollman, 1996 national winner.

More than 250 majors and programs are offered in nine colleges. The Graduate School offers 67 master's degrees, 39 doctoral degrees, five educational doctorate programs and 33 graduate certificates in multiple disciplines across campus. More than $185 million is available in financial assistance, including $11 million in scholarships. Seven out of 10 KState students receive financial assistance.

Even with 23,000 students, the university is committed to individualized education when-

ever possible. For example, freshman English classes have no more than 22 students, introductory chemistry labs average 15 students, and speech classes are limited to 23 students.

Seventy percent of classes have 30 students or less and the average class size for all undergraduate classes is 23 students. Ninety percent of classes have less than 49 students.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Academic achievement of the institution is drawing national acclaim as well. K-State students have won more Truman scholarships, more Goldwater scholarships and more Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships than any other public university in the nation. Over the past twentyfive years, K-State has ranked No. 1 in the nation among public universities in Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Goldwater and Udall Scholars. The university has earned its reputation as the “Student Scholar Capital of America.”

K-State students have an outstanding record of acceptance into professional schools. Over the past four years, 70% of qualified pre-med applicants were accepted into medical schools; 100% of pre-optometry and 82% of pre-dentistry students were accepted into respective professional schools. Over the past five years, 98% of students who participated in our prelaw program were accepted into law schools.

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ACADEMICS

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Interim Dean: Gary Pierzynski - 785.532.7137; Email: gmp@k-state.edu

Dean: Mike Holen - 785.532.5525; Email: mholen@k-state.edu

Ten of the college's faculty have been recognized through the U.S.D.A. Food and Agricul-

K-State graduates more teachers each year than any other university in Kansas.

The Association of Teacher Education recognized the elementary education program as the

tural Sciences Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards Program. Seven were regional winners and three were named top teacher in the nation.

College of Ag students have received 4 Rhodes, 2 Marshall, 2 Fulbright, 4 Truman, 2 Udall, and 11 Rotary scholarships plus numerous other national awards.

Offers the only bachelor's programs in Bakery Science, Feed Science, and Milling Science and Management in the world.

Majors: General Agriculture; Agribusiness; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural Education; Agricultural Communications and Journalism; Agricultural Technology Management; Agronomy; Animal Sciences and Industry; Bakery Science and Management; Feed Science and Management; Food Science and Industry; Horticulture; Milling Science and Management; Park Management and Conservation; Veterinary Medicine/Pre-veterinary medicine; Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management.

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN Dean: Tim de Noble - 785.532.5950; Email: tdenoble@k-state.edu

2010 Distinguished Program in Teacher Education.

The faculty write books, give invited presentations and direct significant education reform proj-

ects with about $7 million annually in grants, most funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

The major nationally competitive grants focus on school reform, improving the preparation

and professional development of teachers, and promoting equitable educational opportunities for children and youth.

Majors: Adult and continuing education, Educational administration and leadership, Elementary education, Secondary education, Special education, and Counseling and student development.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Dean: John R. English - 785.532.5590; Email: jenglish@k-state.edu Home to the Institute for Environmental Research, K-State engineering claims the first facil-

ity of this kind in the world on a college campus.

The National Gas Machinery Laboratory, the natural gas industry’s leading independent tur-

Accredited five-year master’s degrees in architecture, interior architecture and product de-

sign, landscape architecture, and regional and community planning. This combination of disciplines makes the college one of the most comprehensive in the nation.

The architecture program has been highly ranked in nine of 11 years a nation-wide employer survey has been conducted. In 2010, the undergraduate and graduate architecture programs were ranked sixth and 16th, respectively.

The interior architecture/design programs have been in the top 8 during all 11 years in which the employer study has been conducted. In 2010, the undergraduate and graduate interior architecture/design programs were ranked third and seventh, respectively.

The landscape architecture programs have been ranked in the top 8 during all six years of the study. The undergraduate and graduate landscape architecture programs were ranked third and fourth, respectively, in 2010. It was also listed in 2010 as one of 15 schools "With Highest Distinction."

Majors: Master's degrees in Architecture; Interior architecture and product design; Landscape architecture; Regional and community planning. PhD in Environmental design and planning.

bocharger research and development test facility, is a 13,000-square-foot educational and testing area within the college.

The college’s Advanced Manufacturing Institute has been named a Fabricators and Manufactures Association Education Center—one of the nine in the world.

The college’s nuclear reactor is the fifth highest-powered university reactor in the nation.

The mechanical and nuclear engineering department now operates the only university research nuclear reactor in an 11-state contiguous region of the Plains states.

K-State engineering has the second largest architectural engineering program in the nation and has been selected by Consulting & Specifying Engineer as the preferred source for entry-consulting engineers.

Academic programs: architectural engineering and construction science, biological and agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computing and information sciences, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, mechanical and nuclear engineering

COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Dean: Virginia Moxley - 785.532.5500; Email: moxley@k-state.edu

Interim Dean: Brian Spooner - 785.532.6900; Email: spoon1@k-state.edu

The college focuses on teaching, research, and service programs that support the quality of

Contains more than 20 departments and offers a number of special programs and second-

ary majors. It also offers approximately 85 percent of all freshman courses and 65 percent of all credits taught.

Every student will take classes from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Home to many of K-State’s top students, the college has produced eight of school’s 12 Rhodes Scholars and 23 of the university’s 28 Truman Scholars.

Majors: American Ethnic Studies, Anthropology, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry - Chemical Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Economics, English - Creative Writing, Literature, and Literature with Teaching Certificate, Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology - BioDiversity & Conservation, Fisheries Ecology & Management, and Wildlife Ecology & Management, Geography, Geology, History, Humanities, Kinesiology, Life Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communications, Mathematics, Microbiology, Modern Languages - French, German, Russian, and Spanish, Music Education, Music, Applied Music, Philosophy, Physical Science, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology - Criminology, Speech Communications, Statistics, Theatre - Dance, and Women Studies. Pre-Professional Programs: Pre-Law, Pre-Chiropractic Medicine, Pre-Health Information Management, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry - Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dean: Yar Ebadi - 785.532.7227; Email: yebadi@k-state.edu Among the 10% of business schools in the United States that are accredited in both the busi-

ness and accounting programs by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB International, the premier accrediting association for business schools,

recognizes the K-State Ethics Education program on its Ethics Education Resource Webpage identifying “Effective Practices” in Ethics Education.

The college has developed an innovative new graduate certificate in Management of Animal Health Related Organizations. It is a result of collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine, the K-State Beef Cattle Institute and industry leaders in the area of animal health.

The certificate will serve as an excellent link to firms of the animal health corridor located between Manhattan, Kan., and Columbia, Mo., and employees of the National Bio and AgroDefense Facility (NBAF).

Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems (MIS).

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human life.

The college ranks second nationally among peer institutions reporting to the Food and Agri-

cultural Education Information System.

The largest nutrition and exercise sciences undergraduate program in the nation.

An undergraduate interior design program that is ranked 3rd out of 167 CIDA-accredited

programs as published in the 2010 Almanac of Architecture and Design.

Majors: Apparel and textiles (apparel marketing; apparel design and production); Athletic

training; Communication sciences and disorders; Dietetics; Early childhood education; Family and consumer sciences education; Family studies and human services; Hotel and restaurant management; Human ecology; Interior design; Nutrition and Kinesiology; Nutritional sciences; Personal Financial Planning; Public health nutrition; Secondary majors in gerontology (interdisciplinary) and gerontology/long-term care administration (interdisciplinary); Certificate program in conflict resolution; Academic minor in conflict analysis and trauma studies.

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND AVIATION Dean: Dennis Kuhlman - 785.826.2601; Email: dkuhlman@k-state.edu The school has added over $10 million in new aircraft and equipment and over $2.6 million

in endowed KSU Foundation funds.

The only school in Kansas to offer an FAA-certified bachelor’s degree in aviation mainte-

nance and professional pilot.

Served as mission control for two of Steve Fossett’s round-the-world, recording-setting flight.

Majors: Applied business; Applied Technologies; Aviation maintenance; Construction engi-

neering technology; Computer systems technology; Electronic and computer engineering technology; Mechanical engineering technology; Professional pilot; Technology management; Web development technology.

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Dean: Ralph Richardson - 785.532.5660; Email: vetdean@k-state.edu One of the nation's leading veterinary colleges with a continual commitment to

stellar teaching since 1905.

Opportunities are provided to work with house pets, livestock and exotic animals.

Some research specialties include equine exercise physiology, genetic disease in animals, res-

piratory physiology, stress and immunity defense mechanisms and animal sports medicine.

Professional students earn their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees while completing

the curriculum.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

AUSTRA SKUJYTE 2004 OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST IN HEPTATHLON, TWO-TIME NCAA CHAMPION

SAM BROWNBACK B.S. ECONOMICS ‘79 U.S. SENATOR

RICHARD MYERS

B.S. ENGINEERING ‘65 FMR. CHRM OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

PAT ROBERTS

B.S. JOURNALISM ‘58 U.S. SENATOR

KIRSTIE ALLEY THREE-TIME EMMY AWARD AND GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER

Kirstie Alley, Actress of “Cheers”, “Veronica’s Closet” Thane Baker, Olympic gold medalist in track and field John Bilbrey, President of Hershey North America Rolando Blackman, Former NBA All-Star and current Dallas Mavericks director of basketball development Joseph Boakai, Vice President of Liberia Craig Bolerjack, Play-by-Play Announcer, “The NFL on CBS” and “Voice of the Utah Jazz” Erin Brockovich, enviromental activist, movie Erin Brockovich is patterned after her life Sam Brownback, Current U.S. Senator from Kansas and former Republican candidate for the 2008 U.S. Presidency Susan Buchanan, Co-founder of Aurum Software Bill Buzenberg, Executive Director of the Center for Public Integrity John Carlin, Former Governor of Kansas and Archivist of the United States Jim Colbert, Recently-retired Professional golfer Del Close, Premier influence on modern improvisational theater Hashim Dabbas, Energy Minister of Jordan Herbert Dimond, inventor of the snooze alarm clock DeLoss Dodds, Athletics Director at the University of Texas Paul C. Fisher, President of Fisher Pen Company (invented space pen) Marlin Fitzwater, Press Secretary for both Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush Margaret Grosh, Senior economist at The World Bank Mike Hayden, Former Kansas Governor Kenny Harrison, Olympic gold medalist triple jumper Kirby Hocutt, Athletics Director at University of Miami (Fla.) John Hofmeister, President and CEO, Shell Oil Velina Houston, Award-winning playwright and screenwriter for PBS and 20th Century Fox Carl Ice, Chief Operating Officer, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Ed King, Retired chairman of the board, King Radio Corp.

Scott Kraft, National Editor, Los Angeles Times Jim Latham, Former commander U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Lynn Markel, Vice-president and CFO for Koch Industries, Inc. Shalee Lehning, Point Guard for WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Virgil Miller, Film special effects pioneer; Academy Award nominee Richard Myers, Former Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Jordy Nelson, Receiver for NFL’s Green Bay Packers Bud Newell, inventor of Med Bed Medical Rescue Unit, used in the movie Any Given Sunday Nicole Ohlde, Professional Basketball Player for the Minnesota Lynx, the sixth-overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft.

Richard Pearson, Former President and COO of TWA and former senior vice president of American Airlines.

George Peterson, Chancellor of the University of Colorado Bill Porter, Founder and chairman emeritus of E-Trade Donald G. Prigmore, President of GTE-Sprint Samuel Ramey, Basso cantante with New York City Opera Constance Ramos, Architect on the ABC Television show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” John Rhodes, Retired Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Pat Roberts, Current U.S. Senator from Kansas Bernard Rogers, Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Jeff Schemmel, Athletics Director at San Diego State University Neera Singh, Pioneer in the development of celluar technology John Slaughter, Former president of Occidental College and former head of the National Science Foundation Austra Skujyte, 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the heptathlon and two-time NCAA champion Pete Souza, White House photographer Darren Sproles, Running Back for NFL’s San Diego Chargers Warren Staley, President and CEO of Cargill Inc., the largest privately-owned corporation in the U.S. Jay Ungar, Grammy Award-winning composer and performer Aaron Watkins, PGA Tour golfer Jerry Wexler, influential producer at Atlantic Records inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987

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HOST, HGTV’S NEW SERIES, COLOR CORRECTION! ERIN BROCKOVICH

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MANHATTAN, KANSAS WELCOME TO THE LITTLE APPLE!

Located in the rolling hills of Kansas and edging the Kansas River, Manhattan is home to exhilarating Big 12 sports, excellent restaurants, extraordinary outdoor recreation, exciting history and exceptional shopping. With an inspiring view of the prairie, Manhattan’s natural landscape introduces the visitor to the magnificence of the Flint Hills, so named for their numerous bands of limestone and flint. The city was founded in the first days of Kansas settlement and currently has a population of 50,000 in the city and 100,000 in the immediate region. It is a modern, progressive city that is home to not only one of the nation’s top universities, but also the Fort Riley Military post and several successful corporate citizens.

A student-athlete’s life involves more than academics and athletics. Like most college students, student-athletes need to relax and have a good time, and Manhattan is the place to do just that. The city reflects the joys and opportunities of big-city living while retaining a friendly, open atmosphere. The town has many appealing places to shop, eat and socialize. An award-winning shopping mall is located in the heart of the downtown region, and Aggieville – a district of shops and restaurants just beyond the southern border of the campus – continues to be particularly popular with students. There are several beautiful parks and walkways throughout the city, while picturesque Tuttle Creek Reservoir, the state’s second-largest body of water, sits just five miles from campus for seasonal swimming, water skiing and boating. The lake area offers 12,000 acres of water with 100 miles of irregular, wooded shoreline. Additionally, the 12,528-seat Bramlage Coliseum has become a favorite stop for major concerts throughout the year.

Today, Manhattan residents take pride in the local history. The community is especially proud of its nickname, “The Little Apple”- symbolic of a polished, wholesome Midwestern Manhattan, founded by pioneers who foresaw great things for this part of the U.S.

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NICKNAME Through its first 19 seasons of athletic competition, Kansas State had used “Aggies” as its nickname. But prior to the 1915 season, new coach John “Chief” Bender gave his squad the nickname “Wildcats.” The moniker lasted the one season Bender coached at K-State. Under Coach Z.G. Clevenger in 1917, the school team became known as the “Farmers.” In 1920 new coach, Charles Bachman, took over the program, renaming the team “Wildcats.” This time, the nickname stuck.

WILLIE WILDCAT Willie, a student bedecked in a oversized Wildcat head, is Kansas State’s No. 1 fan. Willie Wildcats are selected yearly by a panel appointed by the cheerleading coach.

The mascot is a central part of athletic contests, but also attends functions around the state as an ambassador.

Traditionally, the identity of the student portraying Willie is kept secret.

TOUCHDOWN I-XI In 1922, Hall-of-Famer Charles Bachman asked alumni to consider donating an actual Wildcat to the school to serve as a mascot. KSAC alumni Herbert R. Groome and John E. McCoy, both veterinarians in Twin Falls, Idaho, donated “Touchdown I” to the school shortly after the animal was nursed back to health under their care. (He had an encounter with a porcupine, and his face and throat were punctured by numerous quills. Unfortunately, Touchdown I never fully recovered from its fight, dying of pneumonia shortly after arriving in Manhattan.)

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games. Touchdown XI, the 11th in the line, was kept at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo.

K-STATE COLORS The school color Royal Purple was adopted in the fall of 1896 by a committee of “Miss Minnie L. Copeland, Jr. and Miss Winnifred Houghton and Miss Ina E. Holyrod, of the senior class, and perhaps one or more others.” Although KState’s only official color is purple, white has been used as a complimentary color for many years. Silver is also a common second or third color.

Former basketball coach Cotton Fitzsimmons incorprated gold during his two-year stint (1968-70), but gold or yellow has not been used since that time. The term “Purple Pride,” which is used in association with K-State athletics, was given rise during the tenure of football coach Vince Gibson (1967-74).

POWERCAT LOGO One of the most recognizable athletic logos in the nation is the K-State Powercat. The logo was introduced by head football coach Bill Snyder shortly after his arrival in Manhattan as the attitude of the entire athletics department as well as the university was changing.

Manhattan native Tom Bookwalter, in cooperation with Bill Snyder, created the powerful logo that is a prominent feature on the football helmet, at Wagner Field, on the back of the Dev Nelson Pressbox, clothing, flags, bottled water, vanity plates for cars and just about anywhere in Manhattan.

Previous logos used by the athletics department included a line drawing of a wildcat head and the cartoonish “Willie the Wildcat” that is used only by the Alumni Association.

SCHOOL SONGS The Alma Mater was selected as a result of a 1903 campus contest. H.W. Jones (’88) was responsible for KState’s prized result. Jones’ original work was four stanzas including the chorus. His version has been slightly altered over the years to include just two stanzas and the changing of the words from Kansas State Agricultural College to Kansas State University.

ALMA MATER I know a spot that I love full well, ’Tis not in forest nor yet in dell, ever it holds me with magic spell, I think of thee Alma Mater.

KSU, we’ll carry the banner high, KSU long, long may thy colors fly. Loyal to thee thy children shall swell the cry.

Hail, Hail, Hail Alma Mater.

WILDCAT VICTORY Fight you K-State Wildcats.

For Alma Mater fight-fight-fight.

Glory in the combat for the purple and white.

Faithful to our colors, we shall ever be, Fighting ever fighting for a Wildcat Victory!”

WABASH CANNONBALL Everyone knows that familiar tune Wabash Cannonball.

In fact, Wabash and K-State are almost synonymous.

What many people do not know is how the song became an integral part of Wildcat athletics. In the fall of 1969 the department of music burnt down. Every piece of music in the building was destroyed. The only thing that was salvaged was what was in the band director’s brief case. That included a piece of music titled the Wabash Cannonball.

With an upcoming football game and no music, that left only one thing to do. The band members played the song loud and often. A song that originally had no connection to Kansas State became a second fight song.

SLOGANS Several chants and slogans are used in association with the team. “Purple Pride” and “Eat ‘Em Up, Eat ‘Em Up KS-U” are just a few. One slogan that has virtually died out is “Every Man A Wildcat.” The term was popular in the ’50s, ’60s and early ’70s, and once adorned the front of the Ahearn Field House press box. Since the term referred to only one gender, however, it has faded.

Kansas State, itself, is referred to in many different shortened versions. The most popular is “K-State,” which is used by alums, friends and journalists from coast to coast.

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION DR.KIRKSCHULZ UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT VIRGINIA TECH ‘ 86 & ‘91

Chosen in February 2009 by the Kansas Board of Regents as the 13th president of Kansas State University, Kirk H. Schulz immediately set to work getting to know people and programs around the university.

An avid communicator, he began writing letters to the campus community soon after he was selected as president. He also blogs, tweets and makes himself available to news media on a regular basis. He has been meeting with faculty, staff and students on a regular basis as well. This fall, he plans to bring the campus community together to develop a vision of what KState will look like in 2025.

Schulz is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Before coming to K-State, he served as vice president for research and economic development at Mississippi State University.

Schulz began his career in 1991 as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. He moved in 1995 to Michigan Tech as an assistant professor of chemical engineering. He was promoted to associate professor in 1998 and was named chair of the department of chemical engineering at Michigan Tech the same year.

In 2001, he moved to Mississippi State University to become director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering and holder of the Earnest W. Deavenport Jr. endowed chair. In 2005, he was selected as dean of the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering and the inaugural holder of the Earnest W. and Mary Ann Deavenport Jr. endowed chair. In 2007, he was named interim vice president for research and economic development and was named to the permanent position later that year.

Schulz was born in Portsmouth, Va., in 1963 and grew up in Norfolk,Va., where he attended Norfolk Christian High School. He attended Old Dominion University for three years and transferred to Virginia Tech in 1984. He graduated with B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering in 1986 and 1991, respectively. He completed his doctoral work in metal oxide surface chemistry under the direction of Dr. David Cox.

He is a member of ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology. He is also a member of its Engineering Accreditation Commission.

Schulz is an active member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and also the American Society for Engineering Education.

In recognition of his work in chemical engineering, he was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2007 and a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education in 2008.

Schulz is married to Dr. Noel Nunnally Schulz, Paslay professor of electrical and computer engineering at K-State. They have two sons, Tim, a freshman at Mississippi State University, and Andrew, a freshman at Manhattan High School. Kirk Schulz’s parents are Carl and Judy Schulz, Norfolk, Va.

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PAT BOSCO VP STUDENT LIFE & DEAN OF STUDENTS

AMY BUTTON RENZ PRESIDENT & CEO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

FRED CHOLIK PRESIDENT & CEO KSU FOUNDATION

JOHN CURRIE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

JACKIE HARTMAN DIR. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/ ASSIST. TO THE PRESIDENT

APRIL MASON PROVOST & SENIOR VP

JEFFREY MORRIS VP COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

SUE PETERSON DIRECTOR OF GOVERMENT RELATIONS

BRUCE SHUBERT VP ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

RON TREWYN VP RESEARCH

JOHN CURRIE

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS WAKE FOREST ‘93 TENNESSEE ‘03 Record numbers in total giving, attendance records at numerous athletic venues, improved communication and trust, and certainly continued athletic and academic achievement were among the highlights Kansas State Athletics enjoyed in 2009-10 during John Currie’s first year as Athletics Director.

A big part of Currie’s first-year initiatives was the implementation of the “K-State Pledge,” a series of financial accountability measures and core values serving as the base of K-State’s vision. Among those values are five goals: a world-class student-athlete experience; value to the University, city and state; integrity and transparency in relation to ethics, finance and NCAA compliance; championship-level athletic performances; and the best fan experience in the Big 12.

In an effort to create the best fan experience possible, Currie’s staff created new ticket initiatives for football that led to the largest home-opening crowd in Bill Snyder Family Stadium history on September 5, 2009 (50,750). The Wildcats also set new season total and average attendance records in baseball in 2010, sold a record number of season tickets for volleyball and had the largest average increase in the nation this past season in men’s basketball.

Providing K-State student-athletes a world-class experience is also a priority for Currie as he initiated new events such as the Powercat Choice Awards and graduation receptions to showcase K-State’s student-athletes and show appreciation for their dedication and hard work on the field and in the classroom. His involvement to help secure the future of the Big 12 Conference and Kansas State’s position as a long-term league member was pivotal not only for Wildcat student-athletes and their college experience but also for the history of the university.

A new and improved Ahearn Fund was also launched to increase overall participation and give K-Staters a way to directly enhance the K-State student-athlete experience.

This past year, Currie and staff saw record gains in terms of total giving as K-State’s National Fund for Athletics and Academic Excellence exceeded its $11.6 million fundraising goal, representing an increase of nearly $3 million from the previous year.

Currie also worked to establish relationships and communication across campus, through steps such as personally visiting with K-State deans in their respective offices.

He also serves as a member of President Kirk Schulz’s cabinet and has made presentations and held question and answer sessions with many campus organizations. Currently a member of the NCAA Division I Administration Cabinet, Currie also implemented a communications plan in an effort to regain the trust of all Wildcat fans, which included in-person stops throughout the state, regular online letters and chats and K-State’s first-ever FanForum conference call, which saw more than 3,000 fans participate.

Understanding the importance of coaching continuity in building successful programs, Currie moved quickly to sign 2009 Big 12 Baseball Coach of the Year Brad Hill, 2010 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Frank Martin and head women’s basketball coach Deb Patterson to contract extensions. Currie also led the effort to complete the five-year contract for legendary returning football coach Bill Snyder.

Currie began his duties as Athletics Director on June 8, 2009, after 10 years at the University of Tennessee, most recently serving as Executive Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Director Mike Hamilton. Currie was responsible for the direct management of units that annually produced $84 million in revenue and gifts, including the department’s fundraising, marketing, ticketing, media relations, public relations, internet and broadcasting offices. Currie also provided oversight for the men’s basketball program and other department initiatives and helped direct numerous searches that led to the hiring of successful head coaches.

An integral member of the facility planning team for UT’s $200 million master plan renovations for Neyland Stadium, Currie also directed a $36 million arena renovation and basketball practice facility construction project that was completed in the fall of 2007. He developed and implemented the revenue models to fund both projects without outside funding from the state or local government, tax dollars or University-derived support.

Currie’s accomplishments at Tennessee included helping the University secure a $50 million commitment in 2006 for academic and athletic needs, a gift which represented the largest from an individual in Tennessee history. Units under his direction also negotiated an $84 million multi-media rights contract with then-Host Communications, and a $19.3 million all-sport contract with Adidas. Under his leadership, giving to Tennessee athletics more than doubled from $19.5 million in 2003 to $41.6 million in 2008.

Currie led the negotiation and implementation of new student season ticket sales for football in 2008, resulting in $900,000 of new department revenue in its first year. He also implemented new regular-season football sales strategies that helped Tennessee set a new single-game attendance record of 109,061 in 2004. Tennessee’s athletic facilities as a whole benefitted from Currie’s efforts as the development office secured individual-naming recognition gifts that included $4 million for a new aquatic center, $2 million for a new softball stadium, $1.5 million for a new soccer stadium and $2 million for baseball renovations. Tennessee’s track complex also was renovated, while ground was broken last summer for a new Greg Norman-designed intercollegiate golf practice complex and clubhouse.

Currie oversaw the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan in 2005 that led to attendance at SEC home basketball games improving 54 percent from the previous year, while student attendance increased by 197 percent. Currie joined the Tennessee staff in 1997 as Executive Director of the Volunteer Athletic Scholarship Fund (VASF). Following a two-year stint as Assistant Athletics Director at Wake Forest, Currie returned to Knoxville in 2000 as Assistant Athletics Director for Development and served as director for the "STEP UP" campaign. As UT’s first-ever capital campaign, it exceeded its goal and reached a total of $48.6 million, $4 million over the intended goal, with gifts from 870 donors. In 2002, Currie was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Development.

He served as President of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) development officers group for 2004-05, chaired the 2007 CASE national athletic development conference and was a member of the SEC ticket policy committee. The Knoxville News Sentinel recognized Currie in December 2008 by naming him to its prestigious “Top 40 Leaders Under 40” list. He began his professional career at Wake Forest in 1993 as a Deacon Club intern before being named Assistant Deacon Club Director in 1994, a position he held until 1997. Currie earned his master’s in sports management from Tennessee in 2003 and is a 1993 Wake Forest graduate. He and his wife Mary Lawrence, have three children, Jack, Virginia and Mary-Dell.

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NCAA REGULATIONS COMPLIANCE STAFF

JAMIE VAUGHN ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ COMPLIANCE

BRENDAN ARMITAGE

JEFF NORRIS COORDINATOR

VERA WHITE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

COORDINATOR

WHAT EVERY ALUMNUS AND BOOSTER OF KANSAS STATE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NCAA Key Points A ‘representative’ of Kansas State’s athletic interests is: an individual who is known (or who should have been known) by a member of K-State’s executive or athletics administration to: A) have participated in or to be a member of an agency or organization promoting KSU athletics.

B) have made financial contributions to the department or to an athletic booster organization of K-State.

C) have been involved otherwise in promoting the institution’s athletic program.

D) bought or received tickets to a K-State athletics event. Once an person is identified as an ‘athletic representative,’ the person retains that identity forever.

Key Rule: NCAA BYLAW 13.01.5 In Division I, representatives of athletics interest are prohibited from making in-person, on-or-off campus recruiting contacts, written, telephonic communications or e-mail transactions with a prospect or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians.

Interpretations 1. A representative of a Division I institution is prohibited from making in-person recruiting contact with a prospect and his or her parents/guardian on or off campus.

Limited Exception: You may have contact with a prospect regarding permissible pre-enrollment activities such as summer employment, provided the prospect has already signed a National Letter of Intent and K-State is aware that you are making these contacts in regard to employment.

2. A representative is prohibited from writing or telephoning a prospect and his or her parents or legal guardians.

Limited Exception: You may have a phone conversation with a prospect only if the prospect initiates the call.

Such a call may not be prearranged by a K-State staff member and you are not permitted to have a recruiting conversation, but may exhibit normal civility. You must refer any questions about the University’s athletic program to the athletic department.

3. A representative is prohibited from contacting a prospect’s coach, principal, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect.

Limited Exception: NCAA rules do not preclude you from viewing a prospect’s contest on your own initiative, but you may not contact the prospect, pick up film or transcripts.

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What can I do?

If you know of a high school or junior college student-athlete who might want to attend K-State, the only permissible activity for a representative is to call the appropriate coach.

What is an “Extra Benefit?”

An extra benefit would include provision of transportation, meals, clothes, entertainment, preferential loan terms, wages not commensurate with duties, or other benefits offered to a prospect or current student-athlete which is unavailable to the general student population.

What can you do with prospects?

DO feel free to attend high school and junior college athletic events. You cannot have any contact with the prospective student-athletes or relatives. Should you find yourself seated next to parents of a prospect, DO NOT initiate conversation with the relatives. If conversation is initiated, respond in a civil manner, but DO NOT discuss K-State’s athletic program with them. If they raise questions about athletics, remind them that the NCAA prohibits you from discussing athletics with them. You MAY discuss the University in general, and its academic programs.

DO continue established family relationships with friends and neighbors. Contact with sons and daughters of those families are permitted as long as they are not made for recruiting purposes and are not prompted by Wildcat coaching staff members. You ARE permitted to play ‘pick up’ games, continue neighborhood picnics or backyard barbecues and engage in your normal activities with prospects and their parents who are family friends.

DO feel free to attend a public event (i.e. awards dinner) at which prospects are in attendance. NO attempt should be made to contact or recruit the prospect at these events.

What can I do for current K-State athletes?

DO feel free to invite a student-athlete to your home for an occasional meal, but you must first contact the coach in the sport in which the student-athlete is a participant. Remember, the student-athlete must provide his or her own transportation. You may do this a maximum of one time per school term per athlete.

DO feel free to invite a team for dinner or to meet with a group of alumni in a city where they are competing. The NCAA permits student-athletes AS A TEAM to receive special benefits not permitted as individuals. Arrangements for such events must be made in advance with the head coach or appropriate athletic staff member.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Kansas State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide, within the context of available resources, an environment that supports the educational objectives, academic progress and general welfare of student-athletes and allows them to compete at the highest levels of athletics. Our mission is also to embrace the guidelines and principles established by the Big 12 Conference and NCAA, which promote the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing fair and equitable treatment for all student-athletes and athletic department personnel, including women and minorities.

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics shall assure that all intercollegiate sports programs and department operations are consistent with the mission of Kansas State University. Student-athletes and department employees should be treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender or race. All department activities will be conducted within the rules, regulations and policies of Kansas State University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA. The Department’s decision-making process shall be based upon consideration of the academic, emotional and physical welfare of every current and future student-athlete. The experience to be provided to student-athletes should promote social, moral, emotional, cultural, and vocational growth and development and should emphasize the value of sportsmanship, loyalty, teamwork & individual accountability. An environment promoting excellence will allow the physically talented and gifted student-athlete to achieve maximum potential.

How can I assist with summer employment?

DO pay student-athletes employed by you for work actually performed and at a rate commensurate with the going rate for similar services in the community and your business.

DO notify the head coaches or the athletic department of job possibilities for student-athletes.

Other questions and answers: Q. May I accompany the coach during a ‘home’ visit with the prospect?

A. No Q. May I drive a prospect to a secondary school’s reception in my local area?

A. No, unless such arrangements are made for all students in attendance.

Q. May a booster group finance a season-ending banquet?

May it purchase any awards for the team?

A. Yes, provided all funds are expended through the athletic department. Since the NCAA has established a value limit on awards received by student-athletes, it is important to have all awards approved by the athletic department.

Additional reminders: 1. Contact the athletics department for NCAA interpretations.

2. Remember that in most cases CONTACT is prohibited.

3. Questions: 785. 532.6910. Ask for Jamie Vaughn CREDITS: The 2010-11 Kansas State women’s rowing recruiting guide is a product of the Kansas State Sports Information Office. The guide was written, edited and designed by David Wiechmann, assistant sports information director, with editorial assistance from the Kansas State rowing staff. Cover design by Ron Cook.

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HEAD OF THE DES MOINES

DES MOINES, IA

10/23

SUNFLOWER SHOWDOWN

MANHATTAN, KS

3/18-20

LONGHORN INVITATIONAL

AUSTIN, TX

4/2-3

SAN DIEGO CREW CLASSIC

SAN DIEGO, CA

4/9

KANSAS CUP

KANSAS CITY, KS

4/16-17

SIRA

OAK RIDGE, TN

4/30

BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP

KANSAS CITY, KS

5/14-15

CONFERENCE USA CHAMPIONSHIP OAK RIDGE, TN