nnmarieBaeurle,multi-facetedwoman

There are two very distinct as-' life that make this woman tick, :,n and off the basketball court. A Dr. md Mr. Hyde if you will.

Meet Annmarie Baeurle, junior, cose and personal as we look beyond ketball court to a side of her that not people know.

She is a daughter first, sister secmd always a friend to everyone she

Along with this list is a motto of 's, "I am first a lady then a basketbyer." She sticks to this always and that this concept stems from her

"My mother is the most gentle, e type of lady I know," she said. Out on the court Baeurle is presm her third year of playing for the Ca.vs.This year she is serving as co-and according to Chris Federico, co-captain, Baeurle provides wellleadership for the entire team.

"She is alwayspsyched to play and to get everyone pumped for a Federico said.

Likewise,Baeurle speaks highly of l:aJ]lJilates. "I really think that the llll3JS on the team each possess their ts," she said. "Not only are they basketball players but really nice too."

She is quick to point out that 's outgoing personality extends the court to on the court as she is ~ive player.

Federico enjoys playing ball with :.eas she has good eye contact and i...-.!"!lt1· on with her. "Annmarie always me up with the passes as she always v.ilere I am."

Baeurle's accomplishments are i'C. In her junior year in high school s;:ored her 1000th point, and was All-American by USA Today. In :.:::::uoryear she was named second -\11-Statein Delaware and served as of the Delaware All Star team. .areother records but Baeurle would discuss them.

Modesty is evident as her father Baeurle said, "Annmarie broke •-=:-oos records in high school yet she doesn't let anyone know; she is an extremely modest person."

Gene Baeurle said that he thinks basketball has been a learning and maturing experience about life in general for Annmarie as she has learned about dealing with people. This is the side of Annmarie that cannot be seen from the bleachers. tion/Early Childhood major who aspires to one day teach grades two through four. Afte-rgraduation Baeurle's dreams include running a day-care center on a cruise ship so that she can travel for about a year. After that she would like to attain her

Kim Londergan, Baurle's best friend from home, said, Annmarie is always herself and never phony. I can honestly sayshe is one of the only genuinely friendly people I know."

She continued, "After I get off the phone with Annmarie I alwayshave a smile on my face; she just puts me in a super mood, no matter how 1 feel."

In asking Baeurle to describe herself she said, "I am impatient, mellow, affectionate, cautious and very loyal."

Looking at Baeurle's room it is evident how much her family and friends mean to her, pictures decorate the room. In addition to the picture, there are numerous beach scenes. Some of Baeurle's favorite moments have been spent at the "beach" (Dewey Beach).

"If it were up to me I would spend four out of seven days at the beach because it is just so carefree and relaxing," Baeurle said.

On the other hand, Baeurle's family means a great deal to her. She is the youngest of three with two older brothers.

Londergan said, "She takes what her family says very seriously and values their opinions, especially her brothers' to the highest regard."

Baeurle said, "Each member of my family inspires me in a special way as do my friends."

Mary Baeurle speaks highly of Annmarie in all areas, "She is a loving and caring youngwoman. In addition to this she has a great sense of humor and she enjoys people of all ages, which I think will help her in her 'career."

For now, however, Baeurle will continue to, "enjoy college for everything it has to offer."

After speaking with Mary and

Baeurle is a Elementary Educa- Gene Baeurle the phone rang. "Jacqui I just want to say one more thing about Annmarie that is very important to me," Mary Baeurle said.

She said, "I consider myself very, very lucky lo have a daughter that we can both say we are each other's best friends."

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Londergan recalled the summer when Baeurle's parents wanted her in at a certain time and h~r brothers' scrutinized her choices for dates, vet Baeurle valued it all.

• Mary and Gene Baeurle can be seen in the stands at every basketball game, be it home or away. As far as her parents are concerned Baeurle viewsthem as not only parents but also her friends.

In discussing her brothers Mike and Jim, Baeurle says that they are her best friends and confidantes as well as her sup• port.