RCTC 2014 Softball Season Program

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Softball Fans...

Welcome to another season of Yellowjacket softball at Rochester Community and Technical College! On behalf of the team, coaches, students, faculty, and staff, thank you for your support.

I also welcome you to the University Center Rochester campus, home of the Yellowjackets, and a wide variety of athletic competitions and community activities. The beautiful athletic facilities are only possible because of the collaborative efforts of RCTC and the City of Rochester.

RCTC has a strong history of providing rich, whole-person college experiences typically found at four-year universities, and on our campus students can choose from a variety of student life programs to make connections with other students, develop leadership and life skills, and of course, be part of the most extensive varsity sports program of any public two-year college in the state. So while on campus, feel free to tour the facilities, study in our library, view our artwork, or just walk the grounds. You’ll be amazed at what you will find at the University Center Rochester campus.

Thank you for your support, and GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Gail O’Kane RCTC Interim President

FEBRUARY 2/28 North Iowa Area Community College North Iowa Area Community College MARCH Early Bird Dome Tournament 3/8 Bethel College Ellsworth Community College Ellsworth Community College Marshalltown Community College 3/16 vs. Burlington County College @ Florida vs. Iowa Lakes Community College @ Florida 3/17 vs. Rutgers Camden NJ JV @ Hancock Park vs. Manchester University, IN (DIII) @ Hancock Park 3/18 vs. Burlington County College @ Florida vs. Midland University, NE (NAIA) @ Hancock Park 3/19 at Bethany College, WV (DIII) JV at Bethany College, WV (DIII) JV 3/20 vs. Iowa Lakes Community College @ Hancock Park vs. Glen Oaks Community College @ Hancock Park 3/29 vs. Crossover Tournament @ Rosemount, MN 3/30 vs. Crossover Tournament @ Rosemount, MN

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APRIL 4/4 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * St. Cloud Technical & Community College * 4/5 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Anoka-Ramsey Community College 4/8 Riverland Community College Riverland Community College 4/11 at Ridgewater College at Ridgewater College 4/12 at Minnesota State Community & Technical College at Minnesota State Community & Technical College 4/15 Minnesota West Community & Technical College Minnesota West Community & Technical College 4/18 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College at Anoka-Ramsey Community College 4/19 at St. Cloud Technical & Community College * at St. Cloud Technical & Community College * 4/25 Ridgewater College Ridgewater College 4/26 Minnesota State Community & Technical College Minnesota State Community & Technical College 4/29 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College at Minnesota West Community & Technical College

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at Riverland Community College at Riverland Community College at NJCAA Region XIII A Regional Tournament at NJCAA Region XIII A Regional Tournament at NJCAA Region XIII A Regional Tournament at NJCAA National Tournament Div III at NJCAA National Tournament Div III at NJCAA National Tournament Div III

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YELLOWJACKET SOFTBALL

Your 2014 Yellowjacket Softball Team

Go yellowjack

ets!

RCTC Yellowjackets Team Roster

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NAME

POS CLASS HT

HOMETOWN

2

Shelby Davis

OF SO

5’7”

Altoona, WI

3

Megan Scheid

P SO

5’5”

Owatonna, MN

4

Ashley Bunting

IF FR

5’5”

Redwood Falls, MN

5

Bailey Proudfoot

OF FR

5’6”

Houston, MN

6

Stephanie Russell

Util SO

5’6”

Grand Meadow, MN

7

Caite Vosejpka

IF SO

5’6”

Lonsdale, MN

8

Mallory Meyer

C FR

5’5”

Cottonwood, MN

9

Katie Gatzlaff

C FR

5’2”

Springfield, MN

12

Paige Gadient

IF/OF FR

5’4”

Goodhue, MN

13

Tailor Raymond

P/IF FR

5’11”

St. Peter, MN

14

Kim Meyerhofer

IF SO

5’3”

Stewartville, MN

19

Lanie McCauley

OF FR

5’6”

Coleraine, MN

22

Laura Chalmers

IF/P FR

5’8”

Red Wing, MN

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2014 OFFICIAL SEASON PROGRAM

2014 Rochester Yellowjacket Softball Staff Athletic Director—Jean Musgjerd graduated from Bemidji State University, earning both her BS degree in Physical Education (1985) and her MS degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration (1991), along with additional graduate work in health (2007).

For the past twenty-three years Jean has been employed at Rochester Community and Technical College serving as head volleyball coach from 1990-2007, head softball coach from 1994 – 2011, HPER Instructor from 1990 to the present, and athletic director from 2001 to the present. While at RCTC she led two volleyball teams to the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament and four softball teams to the NJCAA National Softball Tournament. Jean has earned several honors while coaching at RCTC: two-time NJCAA Region XIII Volleyball Coach of the Year, four-time NJCAA Region XIII Softball Coach of the Year, and 2006 NFCA Jr. College Division III Coach of the Year. She also had the honor of coaching 12 NJCAA All Americans and one NJCAA Academic All American.

Since 2004, Jean has served as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Region XIII Director and serves on many national/regional/state committees under this title. In 2007, she was named to the softball coaching staff of the NJCAA Elite Softball Team that competed in the World University Game in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2009, Jean received the NJCAA Loyalty Award for her work within the NJCAA at the national and regional levels. Most recently she has been named to the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Executive Committee.

While her work keeps her plenty busy, she does find time for a few hobbies such as camping, backpacking, BWCA Trips, and fishing. Since 1997, she also has trained dogs to search for lost and missing people for the Southern MN Canine Search and Rescue Association. Currently Jean has two German Shepherds that are certified to do such work.

As Athletic Director at Rochester Community and Technical College, I want to welcome you on behalf of the faculty, staff, and student athletes at RCTC. We are proud of the rich traditions our student-athletes have built over the years both in the classroom and in competition. Our student-athletes are expected to live by the premise: “You are a student first and an athlete second.” With this in mind, RCTC celebrates with the MCAC All Academic Award Winners each year as well as the students earning Dean’s List recognition each semester.

On the field our softball team has had a long history of success with four appearances in the NJCAA Division III National Softball Tournament placing as high as 4th in 2011. We are excited for the 2014 season to begin as the Yellowjackets are following the energy of its new head coach Cyndi Raymond. Coach Raymond is very optimistic about this year’s team and we look forward to the season ahead.

I would like to encourage you to join us for all of our athletic activities and continue supporting our student-athletes. The sports schedules and other information can be found on our website at rctcyellowjackets.com. Thank you for joining us today and I hope to see you again at future athletic activities.

Cyndi Raymond – Head Coach

Cyndi Raymond is in her second year as the Head Softball Coach of the Yellowjackets. Cyndi graduated from Mt. Lake High School where she was a four sport athlete and then went on to play catcher for the SDSU Jackrabbits. Coach Raymond has fifteen years of head softball coaching experience, having coached at University of Northern Colorado (UNC), University of Wisconsin – Stout (UW -Stout), Mayville State University, Redwood Area School District and the Nicollet School District. Coach Raymond has taken over several developing high school teams and two college teams and turned them into successful programs. At both UWS and UNC she had to build each program from scratch. In six seasons, she developed UW-Stout into a nationally recognized program with a school record 34 wins and was named WWIAC Softball Coach of the Year.

Coach Raymond has developed over 30 All-Conference players, 12 All-Region players, 2 All-State, 2 All-Americans and 2 Academic All-Americans. Coach Raymond has an overall record 211-182. Coach Raymond has a B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from South Dakota State University and has graduate coursework in pursuit of a Master’s in Physical Education from Winona State University. Coach Raymond is married to Kelly Raymond and they have three children, Brodie, 21, Tailor, who will play for her mom this season, 19, and Braxton 16.

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Bill Quistorff - Assistant Coach

has been at RCTC for four years and recently was named the Head Coach of the Yellowjacket Football team. Bill is originally from Osakis, Minnesota, where he was a three-sport letter, and played varsity baseball for five years. He is excited to be part of the staff and will mainly be working with the catchers, outfield and hitters. He brings a winning attitude and is great at team building. Bill graduated with an AA Degree from RCTC and then graduated with his B.S. in Physical Education from Bemidji State. Bill currently works in the Rochester School District.

Niki Peterson - Assistant Coach

is in her second season with the Yellowjackets. Niki graduated from Winona Cotter where she was an all-conference player. She went on to play for St. Mary’s and won a National Championship. Nikki graduated from St. Marys with her B.S. in Criminal Justice and received her M.S. in Geographical Information. Niki currently works at Kindercare and is married to Travis and has three children, Will, 4, Thomas, 2, and newborn Stella. Nikki will be a volunteer assistant this season as she just gave birth to Stella on 2/5/14.

YELLOWJACKET SOFTBALL Shelby Davis - #2 is from Eau Claire, WI, where she played

Mallory Meyer - #8 is from Cottonwood, MN, where she played

catcher, center, and left field for Altoona High School. She won the RCTC Coaches Award in 2013 and was on the Honor Society in high school. Her family includes her daughter, Mahlaya. Her major at RCTC is Veterinary Technician. Favorite movie: The Little Mermaid. Favorite sports teams: Minnesota teams. Favorite food: strawberries. She came to RCTC for the Vet Tech program and for a new start.

catcher for Lakeview High School. She won the Laker Award, Golden Glove 2013, and Defensive MVP. She was on the Honor Roll and graduated with honors. She was Academic All-Conference. Her family includes her parents, two sisters, and one brother. Her major at RCTC is Surgical Technician. Favorite movies: Little Mermaid and Despicable Me. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins. Favorite food: all! She came to RCTC to play softball.

Megan Scheid - #3 is from New Ulm/Owatonna, MN,

Katie Gatzlaff - #9 is from Springfield, MN, where she played third

where she played pitcher, outfield, and first base for Owatonna High School. She was team captain, All-Conference, AllTournament, and MVP. She won Most Dedicated, was on the A-Honor Roll, and made Dean’s List at RCTC her first year.

Her family includes her parents and brother. Her major at RCTC is Medical Secretary. Favorite movies: The Conjuring and Cinderella. Favorite sports teams: Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks. Favorite food: anything that she can eat. She came to RCTC to play softball and it was close to home.

base and catcher for Springfield Public High School. She was KNUJ Player of the Game, Most Improved, and All-Star Team Selection. She was on the B Honor Roll. Her team was Academic All-Conference. Her family includes her parents, stepmom, three brothers, one stepbrother, and one stepsister. Her major at RCTC is Sports Management. Favorite movies: Lion King and Supertroopers. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings. Favorite food: everything. She came to RCTC for the softball opportunity.

Paige Gadient - #12 is from Goodhue, MN, where she played third

Ashley Bunting - #4 is from Redwood Falls, MN, where

base, shortstop, and first base for Goodhue Secondary School. She was MVP, two-time Hiawatha Valley All-Conference, two-time Republican Eagle First Team, and her team was Academic All-Conference. She was on the B-Honor Roll. Her family includes her parents, brother, and sister. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. Favorite movies: Remember the Titans and Lion King. Favorite sports team: Florida Gators or Texas Longhorns. Favorite food: Chipotle. She came to RCTC to play softball.

she played outfield and middle infield for Redwood Valley High School. She was three-time All-Conference, Honorable Mention as a freshman, National Honor Society member, and on the A-Honor Roll four times. She was in the MN vs. WI All-Star Game and MN All-Star Game. Her family includes her parents and two sisters, Megan and Nicole. Her major at RCTC is Radiology. Favorite movie: Safe Haven. Favorite sports team: University of Michigan Gymnastics team. Favorite food: steak.

She came to RCTC to be close to Mayo Clinic and play softball.

Tailor Raymond - #13 is from St. Peter, where she played pitcher and first base for St. Peter High School. She was two-time AllConference, in the National Honor Society, and on the A-Honor Roll.

Her team was sub-section champions. Her family includes her parents and two brothers. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Favorite movie: Billy Madison. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings. Favorite food: mashed potatoes. She came to RCTC for the nursing program.

Bailey Proudfoot - #5 is from Houston, MN, where she played catcher and outfield for Houston High School. She was two-time All-Conference, All-Conference Honorable Mention, and won the Golden Glove Award. Her team placed second in sections. Her family includes Kim, Bruce, Becca, and Brynn.

Her major at RCTC is Elementary Education. Favorite movie: 10 Things I Hate About You. Favorite sports team: Michigan State University Softball. Favorite food: John Hardy’s ribs and Jo-Jos. She came to RCTC to play softball.

Kim Meyerhofer - #14 is from Stewartville, MN, where she attend Stewartville High School. She played third base and shortstop. She was MVP, Golden Glove, All-Conference and team captain. Her family includes her parents and two sisters. Her major at RCTC is Surgical Technician. Favorite movies: horror movies. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings. Favorite foods: pizza, nachos, tacos, burgers and steak. She came to RCTC because it was close to home.

Stephanie Russell - #6 is from Grand Meadow, MN, where she played second base, third base, and pitcher for Grand Meadow High School. She won the Hustle Award. Her family includes her parents and brother. Her major at RCTC is Veterinary Technician and Coaching. Favorite movie: The Hobbit. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Vikings. Favorite food: spaghetti. She came to RCTC to get an education and to play sports.

Lanie McCauley - #19 is from Coleraine, MN, where she played outfield for Greenway High School. Her family includes her parents and sister. Her major at RCTC is undecided. Favorite movie: Harry Potter. Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers. Favorite food: everything. She came to RCTC because her sister lives in Rochester and she wanted to move from home and experience life outside the Iron Range.

Caite Vosejpka - #7 is from Lonsdale, MN, where she played shortstop, third base, and catcher for Montgomery Lonsdale. She was three-time MRC All-Conference, two-time Gold Glove Award, Offense Bat, and Ms. Hustle. Her family includes her parents and two brothers. Her major at RCTC is Exercise Science. Favorite movies: Lion King and Free Willy.

Favorite sports team: Minnesota Lynx. Favorite food: pizza. She came to RCTC to get an education and to play sports.

Laura Chalmers - #22 is from Red Wing High School in Red Wing,

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MN. She played pitcher and first base. As a junior, Laura was AllSection and All-Area Honorable Mention; as a senior, All-Conference, All-Area First Team, team captain, Dewey-Tauer Sportsmanship Award.

She was on the Honor Roll and National Honor Society. Her family includes her mom, dad, and brother Jacob. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. Favorite movie: Step Brothers. Favorite sports team: Minnesota Twins. Favorite food: chicken. She came to RCTC because it was close to home.

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