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2010 VOLLEYBALL YEARBOOK
ADRIAN COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Coaching Staff
Name of School:...................................................... Adrian College Location:.........................................................Adrian, Mich., 49221 Population: ..........................................................................22,000 Founded:.................................................................................1859 Enrollment:.............................................................................1,650 Nickname:......................................................................... Bulldogs School Colors:............................................................ Black & Gold Affiliation:..............................................................NCAA Division III Conference:... Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) MIAA Volleyball:....................ADRIAN, Albion, Alma, Calvin, Hope, Kalamazoo, Olivet, St. Mary’s and Trine
Head Coach:.....................................Elisa Joris (Wayne State ‘08) Record at Adrian:......................................6-21 (2nd season at AC) Career Record:....................................... 6-21 (2nd season overall) Volleyball Office Number:....................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 3842 Best time to reach Joris:................................................... mornings Assistant Coach: ............... Jordan Timmerman (Grand Valley ‘09) Office Phone:.......................................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 5006 Athletic Trainer:..................Kristen Herrington (Western Mich. ‘01) Office Phone:.......................................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 4014
Team Information
Administration President:..........................Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking (Michigan State) Executive V.P.: ...........Rick Creehan (California University Pa. ‘76) Director of Athletics: .................................. Mike Duffy (Adrian ‘82) Senior Women’s Admin.:....Kristen Herrington (Western Mich. ‘01) Athletic Department Phone: .................. (517) 265-5161 ext. 4210 Athletic Department Fax: ....................................... (517) 264-3802 Volleyball Facility:............Merillat Sport and Fitness Center (1990) Capacity: ...............................................................................1,000
Sports Information Sports Information Director: ...Ryan Thompson (Grand Valley ‘99) SID Office Phone: . ................................................ (517) 264-3280 SID E-mail:................................................ rthompson@adrian.edu Asst. SID/VB Contact:............Brian Alden (Northern Kentucky ‘06) Asst. SID E-mail:............................................. balden@adrian.edu Asst. SID Office Phone: . ....................... (517) 265-5161 ext. 5471 SID fax number: .................................................... (517) 264-3810 Website: ................................................. www.adrianbulldogs.com
First year of volleyball: . ..........................................................1972 All-time record:................................... 514-493 (.510) (since 1975) 2009 Overall Record: ..........................................6 wins, 21 losses 2009 MIAA Record/Finish: . ...........................2 wins, 14 losses/9th MIAA Regular Season Championships:......................... 4 (‘78-‘81) All-Americans:...............................................................................1 MIAA Defensive Player Of the Year: . ...........................................1 All-MIAA Players: . ......................................................................15 Years in DIII Post-season play:.................................................N/A Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...................................................8/6 Starters Returning/Lost: ............................................................3/2 Newcomers: .................................................................................6
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CREDITS The 2010 Adrian College Volleyball Media Guide was designed, written and produced by Brian Alden, assistant sports information director with editorial assistance from the Adrian College Office of Public Relations. Photography by KEActionPix.com and Dave Pearcy. Front and Back Cover Design by Brian Alden. Inside covers designed by Ryan Thompson. Printing done by Spectrum Printers in Tecumseh, Michigan. Information included in this publication is current through August 25, 2010.
Quick Facts.................................................................... 3 Roster............................................................................. 4 2010 Season Outlook..................................................... 5 Coaching Staff................................................................ 6 Varsity Bios . ............................................................. 7-10 All-Time Records.......................................................... 10 2009 Stats and Results................................................ 11 MIAA Conference......................................................... 14 2010 Schedule...............................................Back Cover
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ADRIAN COLLEG ROSTER BREAKDOWN
2010 Numerical Roster
2010 ROSTER
No. 1 2 4 5 8 9 11 12 15 16 19 26 27 28
NAME Pos. Ht. Katie MacFarlan S 5-6 Joanna Slisinger S 5-7 Kristy DeClercq S 5-4 Beth Donovan OH 5-9 Kelly MacDonald OH 5-6 Rebecca Tincknell OH 6-0 Roxanne Duran OH/DS 5-9 Jamie Taylor L 5-4 Stephanie Holloman MB 5-8 Kristi Walker DS 5-5 Danielle Bogedin RS 6-1 Leah Carswell OH 5-9 Ashley VanHouten MB 5-10 Sammi Brubaker OH 5-9
Yr. SR JR SO SR SO SR JR SR SO FR FR FR FR SR
Hometown - High School Chelsea, Mich. - Chelsea Sterling Hts., Mich. - Cousino Livonia, Mich. - Churchill Brighton, Mich. - Brighton Plymouth, Mich. - Salem Troy, Mich. - Troy Toledo, Ohio - Springfield AuGres, Mich. - AuGres-Sims Southfield, Mich. - Roeper Livonia, Mich. - Churchill Shelby Twp., Mich. - Utica Painesville, Ohio - T.W. Harvey Cadillac, Mich. - McBain Bryan, Ohio - Bryan
BY CLASS Seniors (5) Sammi Brubaker Beth Donovan Katie MacFarlan Jamie Taylor Rebecca Tincknell Juniors (2) Roxanne Duran Joanna Slisinger Sophomores (3) Kristy DeClercq Stephanie Holloman Kelly MacDonald Freshman (4) Danielle Bogedin Leah Carswell Ashley VanHouten Kristi Walker
2010 Alphabetical Roster No. 19 28 26 4 5 11 15 8 1 2 12 9 27 16
NAME Pos. Ht. Danielle Bogedin RS 6-1 Sammi Brubaker OH 5-9 Leah Carswell OH 5-9 Kristy DeClercq S 5-4 Beth Donovan OH 5-9 Roxanne Duran OH/DS 5-9 Stephanie Holloman MB 5-8 Kelly MacDonald OH 5-6 Katie MacFarlan S 5-6 Joanna Slisinger S 5-7 Jamie Taylor L 5-4 Rebecca Tincknell OH 6-0 Ashley VanHouten MB 5-10 Kristi Walker DS 5-5
Yr. FR SR FR SO SR JR SO SO SR JR SR SR FR FR
Hometown - High School Shelby Twp., Mich. - Utica Bryan, Ohio - Bryan Painesville, Ohio - T.W. Harvey Livonia, Mich. - Churchill Brighton, Mich. - Brighton Toledo, Ohio - Springfield Southfield, Mich. - Roeper Plymouth, Mich. - Salem Chelsea, Mich. - Chelsea Sterling Hts., Mich. - Cousino Au Gres, Mich. - Au Gres-Sims Troy, Mich. - Troy Cadillac, Mich. - McBain Livonia, Mich. - Churchill
Head Coach: Elisa Joris (Wayne State ‘08) AC Record: 6-21, 2nd Season Assistant Coach: Jordan Timmerman (Grand Valley ‘09), 1st Season Athletic Trainer: Kristen Herrington (Western Mich. ‘01) Communications: Brian Alden (Northern Kentucky ‘06)
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BY POSITION Def. Specialists (1) Kristi Walker Liberos (1) Jamie Taylor Middle Blockers (2) Ashley VanHouten Stephanie Holloman Outside Hitters (6) Sammi Brubaker Leah Carswell Beth Donovan Roxanne Duran Kelly MacDonald Rebecca Tincknell Right Side Hitters (1) Danielle Bogedin Setters (3) Kristy DeClercq Katie MacFarlan Joanna Slisinger
GE VOLLEYBALL 2010 OUTLOOK
IMPACT PLAYERS After losing three of the top four offensive attackers, the team will rely on Tincknell to lead the team on the court while providing an offensive spark. Tincknell was one of only two players to play in every match last season. In addition, Tincknell led the team in kills (261) and was second in blocks (74) while adding 54 digs, 22 assists and six service aces. Tincknell finished tied for fourth in the conference after having 25 kills in a single match on Oct. 18 versus Monmouth College. The team had 62 total kills that game, good enough to finish 12th in the conference for individual match kills.
SEASON OUTLOOK
After graduating five seniors in 2009, including three starters, second-year head coach Elisa Joris is counting on seven upperclassmen to lead the team back to the top of the MIAA in 2010. Adrian will bring back a core of players that averaged a combined 6.41 kills per set, 2.78 blocks per set and 17.49 digs per set. With the graduation of setter Natalie Niblock, the Bulldogs will be looking for a new starting setter for the first time in three years. In addition to eight returning players, Joris has brought in seven freshmen to add depth to an already underclassmen-heavy roster. Even with a roster stacked with underclassmen, Joris admits there is an excitement about the possibilities of the team with those returning players and several freshmen that could make an impact. “I’m really excited for this year,” Joris said. “We have some really good players coming back and with some of the freshmen I’ve recruited this year, I think we have filled the holes of the seniors that graduated.” Joris has brought on first-year assistant coach Jordan Timmerman to help improve a defense that averaged 14.38 digs per set and to help develop an attacking offense that lost three of its top four weapons. After finishing 6-21 and missing the MIAA tournament for the first time in 10 years, the Bulldogs return half their starters including kills leader senior Rebecca Tincknell (Troy, Mich./Troy) and senior libero Jamie Taylor (Au Gres, Mich./Au Gres-Sims). The team will rely heavily on their co-captains Ticknell and Jamie Taylor Taylor, the two most outspoken members for the team on the court. Getting the team on track from the start and staying healthy will be the key to an improved 2010 season. After starting last season with several key players out with injuries including starting setter Natalie Niblock, the team started off slower than expected. Due to injuries, in all 21 different players played at least one set in the 2009 season. Joris hopes to provide a stabilized lineup to create better team unity. “It took us a while to develop after Natalie had surgery,” Joris said. “If we can stay healthy this season, I think we can have a very successful year.” The Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them this season as their schedule features opponents that posted a combined .540 winning percentage and face eight teams that are coming off winning seasons. On top of that, the Bulldogs will face three teams that made the DIII tournament in 2009 (Bluffton, Calvin and Hope).
Taylor saw a substantial increase in playing time as a junior. Taylor spent last season growing into a solid leader and a fiery competitor on the court in 24 matches while recording a team-leading 273 digs, including the top three most digs in a match. The 3.64 digs per set Taylor averaged was good enough for ninth in the conference. Taylor had a season-high 26 digs on Oct. 14 at Albion. Last season’s principal setter, Katie MacFarlan (Chelsea, Mich./Chelsea) returns with a chance to start in a 6-2 offense for coach Joris. MacFarlan led the team in assists (439) and service aces (23) while ranking second among returners in digs (189). MacFarlan joined Tincknell as the only players to participate in all 27 matches while adding 10 kills. MacFarlan had a seasonhigh six aces on Sep. 5 against Oberlin, which was good enough to be tied for second in the conference for a single match. Contributing to the senior class is Sammi Brubaker (Bryan, Ohio/Bryan). Katie MacFarlan She accumulated 66 kills and nine blocks last season, third-best among returning players in their respective categories. Brubaker had one start as a junior and will look to contribute as a starter in her final season for the Bulldogs. The junior class duo of Roxanne Duran (Toledo, Ohio/Springfield) and Joanna Slisinger (Sterling Hts., Mich./Cousino) could play vital roles for the Bulldogs this coming season. Duran, the junior team captain, a defensive machine, was second on the team with 2.79 digs per set. Duran had a season high 20 digs on Sep. 30 at Alma and again on Oct. 2 at Oberlin. Slisinger has the opportunity to start at setter if the team runs a modified 5-1 system after playing in only four games last season while racking up 26 assists and 10 digs. Standout sophomores Stephanie Holloman (Southfield, Mich./ Roeper) and Kristy DeClercq (Livonia, Mich./Churchill) will look to become consistent role players for the black and gold. If Holloman can build on her freshman campaign where she was fifth on the team in kills with 104 and third in blocks with 64, she could earn a starting spot alongside Tincknell. Holloman can also step up to the line and serve. Boasting a second-best 13 aces among all returning players, Holloman managed a four-ace game against Olivet on Oct. 8. DeClercq proved she belonged as a freshman by playing into 26 games, including four starts. With 273 assists, DeClercq was second on the team including a season-high 28 against Olivet on Oct. 9. Kelly MacDonald (Plymouth, Mich./Salem) was vying for a starting spot a season ago as a freshman, but an injury early in the season limited her to only two games. MacDonald will look to again compete for a starting position this year at outside hitter. The young freshman core of right-side hitter Danielle Bogedin (Shelby Twp., Mich./Utica) and middle blocker Ashley VanHouten (Cadillac, Mich./McBain) have a chance to contend for a starting spot. At 6-0 ft, Bogedin could provide the offense with much needed height that was missing from last season. VanHouten offers the blocking ability to lift a defense that was ranked ninth in the MIAA in blocks.
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ADRIAN COLLEG COACHING STAFF
Head Coach Elisa Joris
2nd Season - ejoris@adrian.edu Wayne State University (2008) 517-264-3842 Elisa Joris enters her second year as the head coach of the women’s volleyball program at Adrian College. During the 2009 season, Joris led the Bulldogs to a 6-21 record, including backback wins at the Rhodes Fall Break Classic. Joris didn’t have to wait long for her first career win as she led her team to victory in her first game as head coach over Denison (3-1). Prior to accepting the head coaching position, Joris served as assistant coach during the 2008 season. Joris concluded her collegiate career in 2005 at Wayne State University in Detroit. She totaled 393 kills during her senior campaign and became just the second All-American in school history as she was selected to the Daktronics All-America Second Team. She also was named to the Daktronics and AVCA All-Region First Team and earned First Team All-GLIAC plaudits. Joris led the nation (Division II) in blocks per game as a senior and was fourth in the conference in kills per game.
For her career, Joris played in 110 matches with 1,003 kills, 108 service aces, 105 solo blocks, 374 assisted blocks and 424 digs. She played her first two years at Grand Valley State University in Allendale before transferring to Wayne State for her final two campaigns. In her final two years as a Warrior, she had over 300 kills in both seasons and also recorded over 100 blocks. Joris is a 2008 graduate of Wayne State University with a bachelor of arts degree in public relations. She was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher) for Fall 2003 and Winter 2006 Semesters.
Assistant Coach Jordan Timmerman
1st Season - jtimmerman@adrian.edu Grand Valley State University (2009) 517-265-5161 Ext. 5006 Jordan Timmerman begins his first year as the assistant volleyball coach at Adrian College. Timmerman is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a major in physical education and a minor in health education. While at GVSU, Timmerman was a member of the men’s club team for four years. He previously served as assistant coach of the men’s volleyball club team at GVSU and was also head junior
varsity coach at North Muskegon High School since 2008. In addition, Timmerman has coached the Inside Out Volleyball Club of Muskegon since 2006 working with 15, 16 and 17-year olds. Timmerman has spent most of his life around the game of volleyball while growing up on the beach in Muskegon, Mich. Since his time at GVSU, Timmerman has become one of the top 20 ranked players by the Midwest Professional Volleyball Association. Timmerman still competes in indoor and beach tournaments throughout the year.
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GE VOLLEYBALL Katie MacFarlan
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2009 (Junior): One of only two players to play in all 27 matches as a junior, getting the start in 17 matches… led the team with 439 assists and 4.35 assists per set… against Monmouth College (10/18) recorded a team-high 35 assists…contributed three of the top five most match assists for the season…led the team with 23 service aces… Tied for second in the conference with a season-high six aces against Oberlin (9/5)…second among returning players with 189 digs…made 10 or more digs in seven matches, including 14 at Alma (9/30)…recorded 10 kills on the season. 2008 (Sophomore): Played in eight matches with one start...made three kills...recorded 19 total attacks...tallied 54 assists...registered 10 digs. 2007 (Freshman): Played in two matches and four games... had one kill in eight attacks (.125)...ranked third on the team with 35 assists (8.75 per game)...had 34 assists and six digs at Trine on October 13. High School: Attended Chelsea High School...lettered in volleyball and tennis...named All-Region as a setter as a senior...team won regionals as a senior...team advanced to semifinals as a junior. Personal: Majoring in political science with a minor in sociology...born in Southfield, Michigan on November 12, 1989...daughter of John and Cindy MacFarlan...enjoys pretzels with cheese, egg in a hole and Jimmy John’s.
Beth Donovan Senior Outside Hitter 5-10 Brighton, Mich. Brighton HS
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2009 (Junior): Played in eight matches in her third season as a Bulldog…smashed her first career kill and swatted her first career block at Oberlin (10/2)…scooped two digs against Hope (10/6) and against Bluffton (10/27)…collected six digs, four blocks, four kills and an assist for the season. 2008 (Sophomore): Played in three matches...tallied four total attacks...had one block assist.
Rebecca Tincknell Senior Outside Hitter 6-0 Troy, Mich. Troy HS
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Senior Setter 5-6 Chelsea, Mich. Chelsea HS
2007 (Freshman): Did not see game action. High School: Played volleyball at Brighton High School in the Kensington Valley Conference. Personal: Majoring in business administration...born in Brighton, Michigan on July 16, 1989...daughter of Joe and Sue Donovan...favorite TV shows are NCIS and True Blood.
2009 (Junior): One of only two players to play in all 27 matches, including 22 as a starter…led the team with a career-high 261 kills and kills per set with 2.46…recorded a kill in every match…tallied double-digit kills in 11 games, including four matches in a row (10/9-17)…finished tied for fourth in the conference with 25 kills in a single match against Monmouth College (10/18) while hitting a season high .477…second on the team in blocks with 74 (9 solo and 65 assists) and 0.7 blocks per set…registered a seasonhigh six blocks against Olivet (9/8)…had a career-best 10 digs versus Oberlin (9/5)…collected 54 digs, 22 assists and six service aces for the year...named MIAA All-Academic. 2008 (Sophomore): Played in 27 matches with seven starts...recorded 162 kills...had 492 total attacks...tallied 14 assists...registered 72 digs...recorded seven solo blocks and assisted on 53 blocks...had a season-high 15 kills against Saint Mary’s...registered 10 blocks against Mount St. Joseph...named MIAA All-Academic...had 10 or more kills in five matches...hit .179 for the season (162-74-492). 2007 (Freshman): Played in two matches and two games... registered one kill, one error and seven attacks...had one dig and one block assist. High School: Played volleyball at Troy High School for coach Heather Matthew...district Champs in 2006 and 2007 and ended 2007 season ranked in the top 10 in Class A... received team MVP honors in 2007...named Colt of the Year, Class A All-State Honorable Mention, First Team All-Region, All-County and All-League as a senior...named All-Area First Team and Royal Oak Tribune Volleyball Player of the Year in 2007. Personal: Majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in math and a minor in physical education...born in Southfield, Michigan on September 26, 1989...daughter of Chuck and Judy Tincknell...favorite sports team is the Detroit Tigers.
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Jamie Taylor Senior Libero 5-4 Au Gres, Mich. Au Gres-Sims HS
Joanna Slisinger Junior Outside Hitter 5-7 Sterling Hts., Mich. Warren Cousino HS
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2009 (Junior): Played in 24 matches in her third season with the black and gold…recorded a team-leading 273 digs...led the team with 10 or more digs in 13 matches, including seven in a row (10/10-20)…tallied the three highest dig totals in a match on the team…ranked ninth in the conference with 3.64 digs per set...dug a season-high 26 at Albion (10/14)...recorded her first career kill against St. Mary’s (10/10)…for the season she amassed 12 assists, nine service aces and three kills. 2008 (Sophomore): Played in two matches. 2007 (Freshman): Did not see game action. High School: Played at Au Gres High School...2006 League and District champions...received MVP honors in 2004, 2006 and 2007 and was named the 2006 North Star League MVP...lettered in basketball, softball and track. Personal: Majoring in exercise science with a minor in psychology...born in West Branch, Michigan on February 13, 1989...daughter of Jeff and Pam Taylor...favorite athletes are Kerri Walsh and Misty May.
2009 (Sophomore): Participated in four matches in her second year…contributed 26 assists on the year… accrued a career-best 15 assists at Oberlin (10/2)…recorded 10 digs on the season…snatched a season-high eight digs at Oberlin (10/2)…added a block at St. Mary’s (10/10) and a service ace at Oberlin (10/2). 2008 (Freshman): Did not see game action. High School: attended Warren Cousino High School... named Honorable Mention All-County as a senior...named Most Improved Player as a junior and senior...nomination as MHSAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year from her school. Personal: Majoring in chemistry...born in Macomb, Michigan on March 20, 1990...daughter of Frank and Patricia Slisinger...father competed in cross country and track at Wayne State University for four years...wants to earn a Ph.D. after graduation.
Roxanne Duran
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Sammi Brubaker Senior Outside Hitter 5-10 Bryan, Ohio Bryan HS
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2009 (Junior): Played in 21 matches as a junior, including one start…accumulated 66 kills (1.08 kps)…recorded 26 digs for the year…knocked down nine blocks, including two against Oberlin (9/5 & 10/2)…helped out with five assists. 2008 (Sophomore): Did not see game action. High School: Played volleyball for Bryan High School...also lettered in basketball and softball. Personal: Majoring in business...born in Bryan, Ohio on June 11, 1989...daughter of Sam and Judy Brubaker...also enjoys water sports.
2009 (Sophomore): Played in 14 games in her second season…dug out 109 attacks for the season, good enough for sixth on the team…second on the team with 2.79 digs per set…had a season-high 20 digs at Alma (9/30) and again at Oberlin (10/2)…bashed a season-best five kills against Averett (10/17)…racked up 10 total kills for the season… Contributed with six assists and three aces…Added her first career block against Averett (10/17)... named MIAA AllAcademic...earned dean’s list honors in the fall and spring. 2008 (Freshman): Played in one match...recorded one kill...posted one dig...earned dean’s list honors. High School: Attended Holland Springfield High School (Blue Devils) in Ohio...earned four varsity letters in volleyball and two varsity letters in basketball...named Honorable Mention All-Northern Lakes League in 2005 and 2006... named First Team All-League in 2007...named Third Team All-District in 2007...named team MVP as a senior.
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Kristy DeClercq Sophomore Setter 5-4 Livonia, Mich. Churchill HS
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2009 (Freshman): Played in 26 games as a freshman, getting the starting nod four times…her 273 assists and 3.14 assists per set were second on the team…set a season-high 28 assists against Olivet (10/9)…was fourth on the team with 148 digs, including 13 at Albion (10/14)…recorded at least one dig in 24 straight matches she played in…started her career with three kills and a block against Denison (9/4)… finished with 21 kills and eight aces. High School: Attended Livonia Churchill High School...won the 2007 Class A State Championship...named Academic All-State in volleyball...named Most Improved Player in 2007...named All-Conference and All-Region as a senior. Personal: Undecided on a mjor...born in Southfield, Michigan on November 30, 1990...daughter of Dennis DeClercq and Kathi Law...favorite TV shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Make It or Break It and Pretty Little Liars.
2009 (Freshman): Played in 25 games, including 15 as a starter on outside…fifth on the team in kills with 104 and 1.11 kills per set…completed a season-high 12 kills against St. Mary’s (9/11)…finished the year third on the team in blocks with 64 (0.68 bps)…swatted down a season-high seven blocks at Alma (9/30)…tied for fifth on the team with 13 aces…scored a four ace game against Olivet (10/8)... contributed 36 digs and seven assists this past season. High School: Attended Birmingham Roeper High School... earned four varsity letters in volleyball...named All-League from 2006-08...named 2nd team All-State in 2007...named league MVP and All-State Honorable Mention in 2008... National Achievement Scholar finalist as a senior. Personal: Majoring in exercise science with a minor in spanish...born in Southfield, Michigan on December 26, 1991...daughter of Roland and Stacy Holloman...most memorable sports achievement was making it to the state finals.
Kristi Walker Freshman Def. Specialist 5-5 Livonia, Mich. Churchill HS
Kelly MacDonald Sophomore Outside Hitter 5-6 Plymouth, Mich. Salem HS
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2009 (Freshman): Played in only two games after an injury sidelined her early in the season…connected on her first career service ace in the first game of the year against Denison (9/4)…totaled eight digs for the year. High School: Attended Salem High School in Canton... earned Presidents Award...named All-Conference, AllRegion and First Team All-Observer newspaper as a senior. Personal: Undecided major...born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 24, 1991...daughter of Keith and Judy MacDonald... favorite athletes are Misty May and Kerri Walsh.
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Personal: Majoring in criminal justice...born in Toledo, Ohio on January 10, 1990...daughter of Tom Duran and Heather Sauceda...graduated high school 20th in a class of 301 academically...has volunteered with the boys and girls club... enjoys running and reading.
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High School: Played volleyball at Livonia Churchill High School for coach Mark Grenier...member of ’08 and ’09 teams that were City, Division, District, Regional and Conference Champions...named All-Region in ’09…was a scholar athlete in ’08 and ’09…on the honor roll every year…graduated Summa Cum Laude...served as a Class Representative. Personal: Plans to major in exercise science with a minor in women’s studies...born in Huron Valley on April 26, 1992... daughter of Robert and Virginia Walker...volunteered with Christmas in Action…favorite book is Tuesdays with Morrie.
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Danielle Bogedin Freshman Right Side 6-0 Shelby Twp., Mich. Utica HS
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High School: Played volleyball at Utica High School...2007 and 2008 teams were district champions…named AllConference and team MVP in 2009…named to the AllAcademic team all four years. Personal: Plans to major in business marketing...born in Shelby Township on June 18, 1992...daughter of Neil and Celia Bogedin...most memorable sports achievement was being district champions two years in a row.
Leah Carswell Freshman Outside Hitter 5-9 Painesville, Ohio T.W. Harvey HS
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High School: Played volleyball at T.W. Harvey High School...earned varsity letters all four years…named Most Improved Player in 2006. Personal: Plans to major in pre-health...born in Painesville, Ohio on August 30, 1992...daughter of Mike and Diane Carswell...has spent time volunteering as an after school tutor…most memorable sports achievement is getting the chance to become a collegiate athlete.
Ashley VanHouten Freshman Middle Blocker 5-10 Cadillac, Mich. McBain HS
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High School: Played volleyball at McBain High School... member of 2009 team that made it to the state semi-finals… named to All-Area, All-Conference and All-Region teams in 2009…won All-Academic award in 2009…member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. Personal: Plans to major in athletic training...born in Cadillac on October 18, 1992...daughter of Luke VanHouten and Angie Taylor...cousin Erin Vanderplas plays volleyball at conference rival Calvin…favorite musical groups are Paramore, Kesha and 3OH!3.
ALL-TIME RECORDS Year 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 *1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
League Overall L Place W L N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3 4 N/A 4 6 7 6 3rd 12 10 7 1 2nd 21 9 6 0 1st 23 4 11 1 1st 24 7 12 0 1st 23 8 11 1 1st 18 7 4 8 5th 7 16 6 6 4th 13 14 9 3 3rd 21 11 9 3 t-2nd 32 9 8 4 3rd 25 10 3 9 t-5 8 22 3 9 6th 5 25 5 7 t-4th 21 21 5 7 t-4th 18 13 6 6 4th 20 11 3 9 t-5th 8 20 6 6 4th 14 20 1 11 6th 3 25 0 12 7th 2 24 3 9 5th 12 17 7 5 3rd 11 16 4 12 7th 8 20 2 6 7th 13 17 4 10 6th 13 14 8 6 5th 10 11 7 7 5th 19 12 6 8 t-4th 15 13 8 8 t-4th 13 16 11 5 4th 21 7 12 4 3rd 18 9 11 5 3rd 18 13 8 8 5th 15 15 2 14 9th 6 21 W
38 years 218 220
*does not include 1 tie
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ADRIAN COLLEGE Adrian College evolved from a theological institute founded by the Wesleyan Methodist denomination at Leoni, Michigan, a small town east of Jackson, in 1845. In 1855 this institute united with the Leoni Seminary, a Methodist Protestant institution, to establish Michigan Union College. Legend states that members of the College became concerned about the environment at Leoni, which was nicknamed “Whiskey Town.” In 1859, this concern and other circumstances made it advisable to relocate or close. In the same year, Dr. Asa Mahan, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Adrian and a well-known educator, was encouraged by citizens of the community to establish a college. Mahan had served as the first president of Oberlin College and, before that, as an officer of Lane Theological Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mahan and his colleagues invited the officials and supporters of the closing Michigan Union College to join in establishing the new college at Adrian. After the invitation was accepted, the story says, the library holdings were loaded on an ox-cart in March 1859, and transported 60 miles to the new campus site on the west side of Adrian. On March 28, 1859, Adrian College was chartered by the Michigan legislature as a degreegranting institution with Dr. Mahan as its first president. Through a series of consolidations and denomination unifications, the College has maintained its relationship with The United Methodist Church. For almost 100 years, the campus consisted of several brick buildings stretching along Madison Street. Most of today’s campus was woods and fields. In the mid-1950s, the College, encouraged by the generosity of Ray W. Herrick, embarked in a building program that established the basis for the current campus. Today, when students walk in the area bounded on the east by Madison Street and edged by Downs Hall, Valade Hall, Cornelius House and Herrick Tower, they tread on the same ground that students hurried across in 1859 as they rushed to classes, meals and social events. Now, however, the campus consists of 100 acres, over 20 academic and service buildings and 10 residence halls, plus apartments and themed housing.
ADRIAN COLLEGE NAMED MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL Adrian College is pleased to announce that it is included in today’s release of G.I. Jobs 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. “Adrian College is honored to be selected as a Military Friendly School,” said Dr. Jeffrey Docking, president of Adrian College. “While our efforts to assist veterans are small compared to their efforts to defend our country, we appreciate being recognized as a college that believes in patriotism and service to our country.” Schools on the list range from state universities and private colleges to community colleges and trade schools. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience.
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Facilities: Twenty-one buildings including residence halls that feature voice mail, internet and cable TV access in all student rooms; a 24-hour student center; a planetarium; an observatory; the Merillat Sport & Fitness Center; multi-sport performance stadium; Arrington Ice Arena, and Shipman Library. Student/faculty ratio: 13:1 Faculty: The faculty is dedicated to teaching excellence, and 88 percent hold the highest degree in their field.
JEFFREY R. DOCKING PRESIDENT OF ADRIAN COLLEGE “Great things are happening here, and I would love for you to become a part of it. I am a firm believer that small liberal arts colleges like this one offer the best undergraduate education available and we at Adrian are determined to achieve excellence in this endeavor.
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I invite you to discover more about what can happen for you here. Learn about our small classes, about our devoted faculty who put students first, and about our dedication to helping you prepare for success.
Financial aid: More than 85 percent of students receive some form of financial aid of scholarships, loans, grants, and work study programs, or a combination of these. Extracurricular: Over 60 clubs and organizations and activities, including: theatre, music, performance groups, intramural athletics, student government, publications, sororities and fraternities, religious groups and honorary societies.
This is a place where you will discover your potential, and where you will leave your personal mark. If you become involved in all that Adrian has to offer, I am convinced that you will not only acquire the knowledge and skills for success well beyond college, but you will also find these next four years to be the most enjoyable and gratifying in your life.” Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking, 17th president of Adrian College, earned a doctorate in social ethics from Boston University, a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He became president July 2005. Before coming to Adrian, he held positions at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Penn., most recently as vice president and special assistant to the president, and as vice president of student affairs and dean of student affairs. He also has experience teaching and working in residence life. He and his wife Elizabeth have four children.
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MIAA Conference
Sept. 29 Oct. 29
Albion
Alma
Calvin
Hope
Britons
Scots
Knights
Flying Dutch
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Home Away
Location ......................Albion, Mich. Head Coach ...............Melissa Walton 2009 Record .............................17-10 2009 MIAA Record ......................9-7 MIAA Finish ................................4th SID ...................................Bobby Lee Phone ..........................517-629-0434 Email ......................blee@albion.edu Website ...................albion.edu/sports
Sept. 11 Oct. 13
1:00 pm 6:30 pm
Home Away
Sept. 7 Oct. 8
Location ........................Alma, Mich. Head Coach ........Cheyenne Luzynski 2009 Record .............................17-12 2009 MIAA Record ................... 10-6 MIAA Finish ................................3rd SID ...............................Mike Hanson Phone ...........................989-463-7114 Email ....................hanson@alma.edu Website .................alma.edu/athletics
Kalamazoo
Olivet
Hornets
Comets
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Home Away
Location ...........Grand Rapids, Mich. Head Coach ..............Amber Warners 2009 Record ...............................28-7 2009 MIAA Record ....................14-2 MIAA Finish ................................2nd SID ....................................Jeff Febus Phone ..........................616-526-6169 Email .................. jfebus@calvin.edu Website ...................calvin.edu/sports
Sept. 24 Oct. 23
6:30 pm 4:00 pm
Home Away
Location ....................Holland, Mich. Head Coach ...............Becky Schmidt 2009 Record ...............................34-4 2009 MIAA Record ....................16-0 MIAA Finish .................................1st SID .................................Tom Renner Phone ..........................616-395-7860 Email .....................renner@hope.edu Website .................hope.edu/athletics
Saint Mary’s
Trine Thunder
Belles Sept. 10 Oct. 9
7:00 pm 11:00 am
Away Home
Location ...............Kalamazoo, Mich. Head Coach ....................Jeanne Hess 2009 Record .............................12-17 2009 MIAA Record ....................6-10 MIAA Finish .................................6th SID ...............................Steve Wideen Phone ...........................269-337-7287 Email ..................swideen@kzoo.edu Website .....................kzoo.edu/sports
Oct. 5 Oct. 30
6:30 pm 3:00 pm
Away Home
Location .......................Olivet, Mich. Head Coach .............Lynnette Moster 2009 Record ...............................6-21 2009 MIAA Record ....................2-14 MIAA Finish ................................8th SID ..............................Geoff Henson Phone ..........................269-749-7602 Email .....ghenson@olivetcollege.edu Website ....olivetcollege.edu/athletics
Sept. 25 Oct. 27
1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Away Home
Location .................Notre Dame, Ind. Head Coach ..................Toni Kuschel 2009 Record ...............................9-17 2009 MIAA Record ....................5-11 MIAA Finish ................................7th SID ................................Sarah Miesle Phone ..........................574-284-5290 Email ..........smiesle@saintmarys.edu Website ........saintmarys.edu/athletics
Sept. 21 Oct. 22
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Away Home
Location .........................Angola, Ind. Head Coach ...............Jamie Wozniak 2009 Record .............................16-15 2009 MIAA Record ......................8-8 MIAA Finish ................................5th SID ..............................Dean Jackson Phone ..........................260-665-4446 Email ................ jacksond@trine.edu Website ..........trine.edu/trineathletics
2009 MIAA Final Standings League Overall Team W L W L Hope* 16 0 34 4 Calvin 14 2 28 7 Alma 10 6 17 12 Albion 9 7 17 10 Trine 8 8 16 15 Kalamazoo 6 10 12 17 Saint Mary’s 5 11 9 17 Olivet 2 14 6 21 Adrian 2 14 6 20 * MIAA Champion - Hope Tournament Champion - Calvin Player of the Week Week #1 - Rebecca Kamp, Calvin Week #2 - Betsy Irwin, Trine Week #3 - Jacie Fiedler, Hope Week #4 - Rebecca Kamp, Calvin Week #5 - Lorna Slupczynski, Saint Mary’s Week #6 - Erin VanderPlas, Calvin Week #7 - Jacie Fiedler, Hope Week #8 - Cassidy Bulthuis, Hope Week #9 - Morgan Watler, Albion Week #10 - Lizzie Kamp, Calvin
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Most Valuable Player - Andrea Helminiak, Hope Defensive Player of the Year - Kristen Johnson, Hope Freshman of the Year - Betsy Irwin, Trine All-MIAA First Team Morgan Watler, Albion; Hannah Hewitt, Alma; Rebecca Kamp and Kelsey Sears, Calvin; Jacie Fiedler, Andrea Heminiak and Kara VandeGuchte, Hope; Lorna Slupczynski, Saint Mary’s All-MIAA Second Team Alexis Brumm, Albion; Shelby Gray, Alma; Renee DeHaan and Erin VanderPlas, Calvin; Cassidy Bulthuis and Kristen Johnson, Hope; Colleen Leonard, Kalamazoo; Betsy Irwin, Trine Specialty Player of the Week Week #1 - Hannah Hewitt, Alma Week #2 - Carolyn Nelson, Calvin Week #3 - Andrea Helminiak, Hope Week #4 - Stephanie Bradshaw, Alma Week #5 - Danielle Brink, Saint Mary’s Week #6 - Nora Bruskewitz, Calvin Week #7 - Charlene Stolarz, Albion Week #8 - Kelsey Sears, Calvin Week #9 - Andrea DiRuzza, Trine Week #10 - Kelsey Sears, Calvin
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