2010 UCF Rowing Yearbook by Leigh Torbin

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2010 UCF WOMEN’S ROWING TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION School ....................University of Central Florida City/Zip .........................Orlando, Florida 32816 Founded .....................................................1963 Enrollment ...............................................53,537 Nickname ...............................................Knights School Colors ..............................Black and Gold Facility .........UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center Location ...........................................Lake Pickett Conference ...............................Conference USA President .................................... Dr. John C. Hitt Alma Mater/Year ............... Austin College/1962 Director of Athletics .................. Keith R. Tribble Alma Mater/Year. .......................... Florida/1977 NCAA Fac Rep. .................Dr. Consuelo Stebbins Athletics Department Phone ....... 407-823-4114 Ticket Oﬃce Phone...................... 407-823-1000

COACHING STAFF

2010 SPRING SCHEDULE DATE March 6 March 9-21 April 2-3 April 9-10 May 1 May 15-16 May 28-30

EVENT Metro Cup Longhorn Invitational Dale England Cup George Washington Invitational ALABAMA/MIAMI South/Central Regional Championship NCAA Championships

SITE Winter Park, Fla. Austin, Texas Bloomington, Ind. Washington, D.C. ORLANDO, FLA. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Gold River, Calif.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents/Quick Facts/Schedule .................................................. 1 UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center ........................................................ 2-3 2010 Roster .............................................................................................. 4 2010 Season Preview................................................................................ Preview................................................................................ 5 Coaches .................................................................................................... 6 Support Staﬀ............................................................................................. 7 Meet the Knights ................................................................................. 8-16 2009 Season Review .............................................................................. 17 Honors and Awards ................................................................................ 18 All-Time Letterwinners ........................................................................... 19 UCF - Opportunity of a Lifetime ........................................................ 20-21 Campus Life ............................................................................................ 22 Dr. John C. Hitt- President of UCF ........................................................... 23 Keith R. Tribble- Director of Athletics ..................................................... 24 Academic Excellence .............................................................................. 25 Towers at Knights Plaza .......................................................................... 26 Strength and Conditioning/Sports Medicine ......................................... 27 Welcome to Orlando .............................................................................. 28

TIME All Day All Day All Day All Day ALL DAY All Day All Day

• Home regatta in BOLD CAPS and takes place at the UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center • Schedule subject to change

Head Coach ..................................Becky Cramer Office Phone ................................ 407-823-4301 Email ....................... bcramer@athletics.ucf.edu Assistant Coach ............................. Susan Cohen Office Phone ................................ 407-823-3559 Email ......................... scohen@athletics.ucf.edu Assistant Coach ................................ Joel Furtek Office Phone ................................ 407-823-3559 Email .......................... jfurtek@athletics.ucf.edu Boathouse Director ....................... Peter Billings Rowing Office Fax ........................ 407-823-5293

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

CREDITS The 2010 UCF Rowing Yearbook was written, edited and designed by Jessica Rhodes, Brittany Dixon and Sarah Tarasewicz. Editorial assistance was provided by Joe Hornstein, Brian Ormiston, Doug Richards and Leigh Torbin. Covers were designed by Sarah Tarasewicz and Jimmy Skiles. Photographs provided by Todd Drexler (UCFPhotos.com). Additional photos provided by Joel Furtek, UCF women’s rowing, UCF University Marketing, Romeo Guzman and the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Rowing Contact .......................Sarah Tarasewicz Oﬃce Phone ................................ 407-823-6489 Cell Phone ................................... 407-256-8111 E-Mail Address............. sarah@athletics.ucf.edu Athletics Communications Fax..... 407-823-5293 Website ..................................UCFAthletics.com 1

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THE UCF INTERCOLLEGIATE ROWING CENTER The UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center sits on the south shoreline of Lake Pickett, just east of the UCF campus. The facility features a 12,000-square-foot boathouse with six individual boat bays for the team’s rowing shells. It also includes a locker room, as well as a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse that has plenty of room for erg training, meeting rooms and coaches’ oﬃces. This will be the fleet’s second season at the modern venue since the opening in spring of 2009.

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UCF KNIGHTS

2010 ROSTERS

2010 VARSITY ROSTER Name Sheliah Abadines Alanna Jo Alvarez Sasha Baxter Christina Bechtold Allisha Campaigne Alyssa Egan Camille Everett Claire Frenkel Stephanie Galo Chelsey Green Lauren Hampson Michelle Haves Nicole Hoag Katherine Krueger Margaret Lahmeyer Monica Larkin Chelsey Lauzon Samantha Miller Nina Morgan Lauren Patton Jordynn Pauls Lucia Pinelli Liz Robinson Christine Rubino Samantha Sarﬀ Amanda Schimian Brittany Skidmore Kaley Tierney Leah VanLear

Yr. Sr. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. So. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So.

Ht. 5-2 5-7 5-4 6-0 5-6 5-4 5-10 5-4 5-5 5-8 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-2 5-7 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-11 5-8 5-4 5-10 5-10

Pos. Starboard Starboard/Port Port Starboard/Port Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port Coxswain Coxswain Port Port/Starboard Port Starboard Port/Starboard Port Starboard Port Starboard Starboard Coxswain Port Starboard Port/Starboard Coxswain Starboard Port Coxswain Starboard Port

Hometown/Last School Margate, Fla./Westminster Academy Davie, Fla./Archbishop McCarthy Catholic Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park HS Somers Point, N.J./Mainland Regional HS Odessa, Ontario/Ernestown Secondary Atlanta, Ga./Roswell HS Queens, N.Y./ The Mary Louis Academy Orlando, Fla./William R. Boone HS Wellington, Fla./Wellington HS Windermere, Fla./Olympia HS Sarasota, Fla./Riverview HS Lake Mary, Fla./Lake Mary HS Valrico, Fla./Newsome HS Gainesville, Fla./F.W. Buchholz HS Miami Springs, Fla./Miami Springs Senior HS Riviera Beach, Fla./Suncoast HS Rockford, Mich./Rockford HS Palm Beach Gardens, Fla./Palm Beach Gardens HS Nokomis, Fla./Pine View HS Tampa, Fla./Freedom HS St. Catharines, Ontario/Sir Winston Churchill Satellite Beach, Fla./West Shore HS Seattle, Wash./Holy Names Academy Port Orange, Fla./Atlantic HS Valrico, Fla./Durant HS Lakeside Park, Ky./Notre Dame Academy Crestview Hills, Ky./Notre Dame Academy Orlando, Fla./ Olympia HS Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin HS

Major Social Work Nursing Athletic Training Environmental Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology Business Undecided Psychology Psychology Psychology Interdisciplinary Studies/History Criminal Justice Exceptional Education Civil and Environmental Engineering Elementary Education Math Education Elementary Education Health Sciences- Pre Clinical Pre-Med Biology Health Sciences- Pre Clinical Anthropology Interdisciplinary Studies English Studio Art Interdisciplinary Studies Business Business Management Psychology Mechanical Engineering

Pos. Coxswain Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Coxswain Port/Starboard Coxswain Port/Starboard Coxswain Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Coxswain Starboard Port/Starboard Port/Starboard Port Starboard Port/Starboard Coxswain Starboard

Hometown/Last School West Palm Beach, Fla./Palm Beach Central HS Sebring, Fla./Sebring HS Orlando, Fla./Bishop Moore Catholic HS Orlando, Fla./University HS Sanibel, Fla./South Ft. Myers HS Winter Haven, Fla./International Baccalaureate HS Jacksonville, Fla./St. Augustine HS Guayaquil, Ecuador Lancaster, Pa./Hempfield HS Titusville, Fla./Astronaut HS Miami, Fla./Miami Palmetto HS Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park HS West Palm Beach, Fla./The King’s Academy Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek HS Tucson, Ariz./Timber Creek HS Daytona Beach, Fla./Father Lopez Catholic HS Brandon, Fla./Durant HS Hampstead, Md./North Carroll HS Miami, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna College Prep Orange Park, Fla./Fleming Island HS Mill Creek, Fla./Bartram Trail HS Lake Wales, Fla./Lake Wales HS Lady Lake, Fla./The Villages HS Tallahassee, Fla./Lawton Chiles HS Sarasota, Fla./Booker HS Marco Island, Fla./Lely HS Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Miramar HS

Major Health Sciences - Pre Clinical Forensic Science Biology Molecular and Microbiology Psychology Undecided Business Social Work Finance Marketing Athletic Training Molecular and Microbiology Undecided Molecular and Microbiology Cinema Studies Civil Engineering Molecular and Microbiology Political Science - Pre Law Broadcast Journalism Communication - Science and Disorders Interpersonal Communications Elementary Education Radio and Television Undecided Pre-Clinical Allied Health Molecular and Microbiology Nursing

2010 NOVICE ROSTER Name Samantha Banaszek Olivia Bullock Stephanie Carillo Megan Donnelly Stevie Fisher Shelby Flynn Lyndsey Gassman Nicole Goudreau Heather Hart Lauren Jenkins Lea Kram Nicole Lacek Brooke Lewandowski Alyssa McNair Meagan Miles Sylvia Morgese Kirsten Olieberg Lynna Paradiso Amanda Phillips Sarah Ponte Lorelei Rogero Maeleesa Strong Stacia Strong Kelly Thiele Anna Traver Angela Vergo Monique Wiles

Yr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Ht. 5-6 5-11 5-4 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-9 6-0 5-3 5-9 4-10 5-7 5-4 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-4 5-8 5-0 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-4 5-6 5-10 4-11 5-5

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UCF Rowing Looks to Make a Statement at Inaugural Conference Championships

Conference USA will sponsor women’s rowing as a sport beginning this year, which means the Knights will compete in their first Conference USA Championship in May. This year, the results of the championship will be determined by the final results of the South/Central Regional Rowing Championships, but the league will conduct its own regatta beginning in 2011. The Knights are coming oﬀ a winning season in 2009, where they swept Duke at the inaugural home regatta at the UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center and also defeated teams such as Iowa, Kansas State and Texas. Becky Cramer will return as head coach of the Black and Gold for her second season. “We are a smaller team this season but that means that each person is that much more important and rowers have risen to that challenge,” Cramer said. “As a team, we are pushing each other and holding each member accountable and it is raising the bar for everyone. We have a strong and talented group and everyone has an opportunity to make an impact.” Cramer led her squad to 26 victories during the 2009 season and led the team to a third-place finish in the South Region and 10th place honors overall at the South/Central Rowing Championships. Cramer also had two student-athletes, Chelsey Lauzon and Elizabeth Robinson, named to CRCA All-Region Teams. Lauzon, Christina Bechtold and Samantha Sarﬀ were also invited to women’s national team camps.

The Knights will continue to practice in the intercollegiate rowing complex, which opened in the spring of 2009. The facility consists of a traditional boathouse and team clubhouse with space for erg training and a locker room. The training has not been much different from preA new assistant coach, Joel Furtek, has been vious seasons, focusing on communication and added to the staff as the novice coach. Furtek teamwork. Cramer and her staff have prepared comes with a wealth of experience, as the head the squad for the competition by practicing rowing coach for the University of North Caro- more in small boats and for longer distances. lina at Chapel Hill and the head novice coach at the University of Virginia. He also served as a “The dynamic of the team has changed a little. rigger/boatman for the University of Miami in The freshmen from last year were integrated 2009, taking charge in the middle of the season into the group so for the varsity there is not a huge transition. Everyone is on the same page,” when the head coach resigned. Cramer said. “I expect them to build upon last “Joel has brought a lot of energy and excite- year’s success because I think they have learned ment. He has a deep knowledge base with a lot a lot.” of experience, which has helped the coaching UCF will begin its journey to the C-USA Chamdynamic,” Cramer said of Furtek. pionships with the novice heading to the Metro Susan Cohen, who served as the novice coach Cup at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., on for the 2009 season, is now the recruiting coor- March 6. dinator and varsity assistant for the Knights. The novice squad placed first overall in the seasonopening Metro Cup in 2009 and third overall at the South/Central Regional Championships under Cohen’s direction. In all, 14 women earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medals with GPAs of 3.75 and higher and 56 were placed on the C-USA Commissioner’s honor roll with 3.0 GPAs and higher during Cramer’s first season.

2010 SEASON PREVIEW

The UCF rowing team is ready to start the 2010 season with new changes. The veterans and the newcomers will take on top teams they have never competed against with a chance to win a conference championship.

The 2010 schedule is tough for the Knights, as they will race against nationally ranked teams, No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 Louisville, as well as Miami and will host Alabama. “The tools to success in my opinion are incorporating the excitement, the fire and the drive. I want the team to not only be excited about racing, but also be excited about preparing to race,” Cramer said.

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BECKY CRAMER HEAD COACH • SECOND SEASON Becky Cramer enters her second season as the UCF head rowing coach in 2009-10. Cramer was named UCF's head rowing coach in June 2008 after serving as the Knights' interim head coach during the 2008 spring campaign. Cramer is no stranger to the UCF rowing program, however, having spent six seasons at UCF as either the head coach or as an assistant coach.

2010 COACHING STAFF

In her first season as the Knights' head coach in 2009, Cramer led her squad to a third-place showing in the South Region and to a 10th-place overall finish at the Aramark South/Central Regional Championships. During the event, Cramer's varsity eight boat finished in fourth place in the Varsity Eight Petite Final after out-rowing Notre Dame and Kansas State. During her first three seasons with the Black and Gold, Cramer worked with the novice squad, guiding them to numerous victories, including wins over Clemson, Columbia, Miami, Syracuse, Tennessee and UCLA.

Before her stint at USD, Cramer was the men's novice crew coach at the University of Notre Dame for a year, while she also worked as an intern with the University's Recreation Services department. In recognition of her contributions to the Fighting Irish rowing program, the team gave her the Christopher J. Nye Award for integrity, leadership and unselfish dedication - an honor traditionally bestowed on a student-athlete. As an undergraduate at Dartmouth College, Cramer rowed for the Big Green and competed in the 1997 and 1998 NCAA Rowing Championships. She was voted the team's most outstanding freshman in 1996. In 2000, while finishing her degree, she served as a student intern coach in charge of the varsity four. From 1993 to 1995, Cramer trained at the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, where she was the stroke of the Junior National Championship eight crew. She also was invited to U.S. Junior National Team Selection Camp in 1994. Cramer, who earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Dartmouth in 2000, earned her USRowing Level III coaching certification in 2003 and has been a member of USRowing since 1994. The former Becky Frost, she married Andrew Cramer in July 2008.

Cramer served as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego for two years prior to her arrival in Orlando. Her responsibilities there included training the novice women's squad and acting as the primary recruiter.

SUSAN COHEN ASSISTANT COACH • SECOND SEASON Susan Cohen enters her second season as an assistant coach with the UCF rowing program in 2009-10. After serving as the novice coach in her first season, Cohen took over as the Knights' recruiting coordinator and varsity assistant coach for the 2010 season. In 2009, Cohen guided UCF’s novice eight boat to a third-place finish in the Grand Final at the Aramark South/Central Regional Championships, while the squad also won seven of its eight regular-season races under Cohen’s direction.

Cohen was the novice coach for Connecticut College beginning in 2007, where she helped with the development of an on-water training program as well as a weight circuit training program. Along with coaching the novice, she gained experience with the eights, fours and pairs. The Camels' novice squad won a conference title under Cohen, while the novice four earned the gold medal at last year's New England Fours Championship. Before starting a career in coaching, Cohen was a member of the Ohio State rowing team from 2002-06. With the Buckeyes, she won the National Buckeye Scholarship Award and also was an Academic All-Big Ten selection. Cohen graduated from Ohio State with a bachelor's degree in linguistics.

JOEL FURTEK ASSISTANT COACH • FIRST SEASON Joel Furtek enters his first year as the assistant coach for the UCF rowing team for the 2009-10 season.

plans and developing the fitness, strength and skill of the second-tier varsity rowers. Furtek also assisted in recruitment eﬀorts.

Previous to becoming the newest addition to the UCF rowing staﬀ, Furtek spent one year as rigger/ boatman and assistant coach at the University of Miami. During his time with the Hurricanes, Furtek led the second varsity eight team to its best finish in program-history at the ACC Championships with a

In between his years with the University of Virginia, he held the position as head rowing coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1997-2002. During the five-year period, Furtek directed the start-up and operation of the rowing team, put into action training and academic programs and recruited studentathletes and staﬀ. Under Furtek’s guidance, the UNC Varsity 4+ won the bronze medal at NCAA Championships in 1998.

third-place showing. Furtek originally launched his collegiate coaching career in 1993 as the head novice coach at the University of Virginia. His guidance resulted in multiple Southern and Central Champion crews and eight National Championship medals for the varsity team. 6

Furtek eventually returned to Virginia in 2002 as the assistant coach. Throughout his seven years at Virginia, he took charge in designing and implementing training

Furtek served as the sports equipment technician for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga. There, he installed and removed the rowing, canoe and kayak venue and provided on-call support to the Olympic venue during the games. He also assisted in planning the original bid packages for Olympic contract. Furtek completed his bachelor’s degree in history at Yale University in 1990. While at Yale, Furtek coxed for four years and earned two varsity letters.

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PETER BILLINGS BOATHOUSE DIRECTOR Peter Billings was named UCF’s boathouse director on Dec. 10, 2007. A 1973 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he was a rower on the United States National Team from 1971-74, as well as in 1981. Billings was a national lightweight rowing champion from 1971-74, and continues to be a national masters rowing champion dating back to 1983.

Billings then served as the coach for the MIT men’s freshman lightweight crew for four seasons and became the vice president at Composite Engineering, Inc., where he was responsible for management of rowing shell production and repair, all nonroutine communication with rowing customers and was engaged in the design and production work on projects outside of rowing shell production from 1975-2000. In 1984, Billings supervised rowing shell and oar repairs, performing most of the repairs himself, at the Los Angeles Olympic Games.

MIKE DORFF VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH

In his first season with the Knights, he guided the varsity four to multiple wins including a victory over Stanford at the Lake Natoma Invite and a third place finish in the varsity four Petite Final at the South/ Central Regional Championships.

As an undergraduate at Georgetown University, Dorﬀ rowed for the nationally ranked Georgetown Lightweights. He competed in the Eastern Sprints League and represented Georgetown at the IRA National Championships. Michael graduated from Georgetown in spring 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in History. From 1999 to 2003, Dorﬀ rowed for Edgewater High School where he stroked the varsity eight for two seasons and was named co-captain for the 2002-2003 season.

BEN FLEMING

SHELBY BALL

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

VARSITY ACADEMIC ADVISOR

SARAH HILL

SARAH TARASEWICZ

NOVICE ACADEMIC ADVISOR

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

KELEN SHERVINGTON

ALLISON KIME

ATHLETIC TRAINER

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

2010 SUPPORT STAFF

Michael Dorﬀ enters his second season as the volunteer coach for UCF, where he continues to work with the varsity fours.

UCF KNIGHTS

SHELIAH ABADINES SR • 5-2 • STARBOARD • MARGATE, FLA. • WESTMINSTER ACADEMY 2008-09: Rowed in the second seat for the second varsity 4+ all spring...raced against Wisconsin, Iowa and Oklahoma at the Longhorn Invitational...raced against Duke at the UCF Regatta...took second place at the Virginia Invitational against Clemson and Virginia...advanced to the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships, placing sixth against Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame and Iowa. 2007-08: Recorded a third-place showing at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...defeated Oregon State, Virginia and Michigan State at the Virginia Invitational...notched a first-place victory over Miami at Lake Pickett...beat Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...captured the Hatter Classic title in the fall. Personal: Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla....daughter of Chito and Cindy Abadines...majoring in social work.

ALANNA JO ALVAREZ

VARSITY TEAM

SO • 5-7 • STARBOARD/PORT • DAVIE, FLA. • ARCHBISHOP McCARTHY CATHOLIC 2008-09: Placed fourth at the Head of the Hooch in the novice eight A boat. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Archbishop McCarthy Catholic High School in 2008...lettered in soccer, volleyball and flag football...was a four-time All-Broward County selection in soccer...named a Sun-Sentinel Player to Watch as a junior...helped lead her soccer team to three district 4A championships and three regional semi-finals from 2006-08...played for the girl’s soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) in the state pool of Florida...was president of the National Honor Society...was a member of the National English Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Pre-Med Club and Student Government and was the sports editor for her school newspaper. Personal: Born in Miami, Fla....daughter of Stewart and Amy Jo Alvarez...majoring in nursing.

SASHA BAXTER SO • 5-4 • PORT • WINTER PARK, FLA. • WINTER PARK HS Prior to UCF: Transferred from Stetson University...rowed second and third at SIRA...won best all-around stroke for the varsity eight and lightweight four...graduated from Winter Park High School in 2008...lettered in soccer and rowing...was soccer co-captain of her JV team her freshman year...won most dedicated novice in rowing...rowed for the lightweight B boat that placed third at the Stotesberry Cup her junior year...won the state championship in 2007...had an undefeated season against in-state competition her senior year. Personal: Born in Winter Park, Fla...daughter of Jerry and Annemarie Baxter...majoring in athletic training.

CHRISTINA BECHTOLD SO • 6-0 • STARBOARD/PORT • SOMERS POINT, N.J. • MAINLAND REGIONAL HS 2008-09: Took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event and finished third in the first varsity 4+ event at the Metro Cup...rowed in the novice eight boat all spring...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational... placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Mainland Regional High School in 2008...earned three letters in rowing...took home second-place honors at the Greenhead Erg Sprints, the Philadelphia City Championship and the New Jersey State Championship as a freshman...placed first at Philadelphia City Championship, New Jersey State Championship, Atlantic County Championship and the Stotesbury Regatta as a senior... Received her team’s Golden Hammer Award for the best 2K her final two seasons. Personal: Born in Somers Point, N.J....daughter of Rolf and Barbara Bechtold...majoring in environmental interdisciplinary studies.

ALLISHA CAMPAIGNE SO • 5-6 • PORT/STARBOARD • ODESSA, ONTARIO • ERNESTOWN SECONDARY 2008-09: Rowed for the second varsity eight crew in two events and the varsity eight for the final three regattas...defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational, while also defeating Duke at the UCF Regatta with the second varsity eight...earned a spot in the varsity eight boat for the Virginia Invitational, placing second against Clemson and Virginia...rowed against Sacramento State, Texas, California, Tennessee, Stanford and UCLA at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed fourth in the Petite Final against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State at the South/Central Regional Championships.

Prior to UCF: Graduated from Ernestown Secondary with honors in 2007...picked up letters in rowing, basketball, volleyball and track in her four years at Ernestown...rowed for Kingston Rowing Club and earned gold in senior B lightweight women’s pairs in 2008...honored as MVP for rowing and volleyball as a senior...as a freshman and sophomore, received her school’s Most Promising Female Athlete award. Personal: Born in Berwick, Nova Scotia...daughter of Curtis and Debbie Campaigne...majoring in psychology.

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ALYSSA EGAN SO • 5-4 • PORT/STARBOARD • ATLANTA, GA. • ROSWELL HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice eight boat all spring...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event at the Metro Cup...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied firstplace finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/ Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Roswell High School in 2008...was a captain and record holder for the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association... broke the 2K record at her association as a senior...led the team as the captain and received the coaches award...during junior season, recorded the fastest time for the lightweight 5k...as a sophomore became the first lightweight to break eight minutes on the 2k. Personal: Born in Philadelphia, Pa....daughter of Robert and Sharon Egan...majoring in business.

CAMILLE EVERETT Prior to UCF: Graduated from the Mary Louis Academy in May 2009....received first and second team all-academic honors...earned four letters in crew... was her team’s captain her junior year...earned her team’s Most Valuable Rower award her senior year...took second place at the New York State Championship in both her junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born in New York City...daughter of Daryl Everett and Amelia Turner-Everett...major is undecided.

CLAIRE FRENKEL SO • 5-4 • COXSWAIN • ORLANDO, FLA. • WILLIAM R. BOONE HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice team...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event and finished third in the first varsity 4+ event at the Metro Cup... defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma.

VARSITY TEAM

FR • 5-10 • PORT • QUEENS, N.Y. • THE MARY LOUIS ACADEMY

Prior to UCF: Graduated from William R. Boone High School in 2008...earned three letters in rowing...involved with Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Teta (Math) Honor Society...captain of the SORA Boone Crew...rowed for head coaches Justin Lednar and Pamela Wall for three years as a varsity rower and captained the team during her senior campaign. Personal: Born in Orlando, Fla....daughter of Alan Frenkel and Maureen McArdle...majoring in psychology.

STEPHANIE GALO JR • 5-5 •COXSWAIN • WELLINGTON, FLA. • WELLINGTON HS 2008-09: Served as the coxswain for the second varsity four...raced against Wisconsin, Iowa and Oklahoma at the Longhorn Invitational... placed first in the varsity four event at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...advanced to the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships, placing sixth against Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame and Iowa. 2007-08: Rowed with the novice squad...competed in the third novice eight boat at the Rollins Spring Break race...rowed in the same boat at the Petrakis Cup...finished third at the regatta vs. Miami in the third novice eight boat. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Wellington High School in 2007...was a two-sport athlete, competing in diving and track & field...named her school’s Diver of the Year all four seasons of competition...as a senior, broke Wellington’s points record twice. Personal: Born in Wellington, Fla....daughter of Daniel and Linda Galo...majoring in psychology.

CHELSEY GREEN SO • 5-8 • PORT • WINDERMERE, FLA. • OLYMPIA HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice squad...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Olympia High School in 2008...involved with the National Honor Society and club rowing team...earned a rowing letter for head coach Kristen Anderson. Personal: Born in Windermere, Fla...daughter of Jack and Sue Green...majoring in psychology.

UCF KNIGHTS

LAUREN HAMPSON SR • 5-10 • PORT/STARBOARD • SARASOTA, FLA. • RIVERVIEW HS 2008-09: Rowed for the second varsity eight crew... defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...finished first against Duke at UCF Regatta...rowed against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...came in first versus Texas and Sacramento State at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Petite Final in the varsity 4+ boat at the South/Central Regional Championships. 2007-08: Rowed for the varsity eight crew...took third place at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...finished first against Washington State and UCLA at the Stanford Invitational...recorded a sixth-place finish at the Head of the Hooch...recorded a fifth-place finish in the varsity 8+ grand at the Head of Oklahoma. 2006-07: Took top honors at the Petrakis Cup...finished second at the SIRA Championship...placed fourth at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated for Riverview High School in 2006...rowed with the Sarasota Crew...a member of the novice four that went undefeated before taking second at the state championships...earned silver at the Florida Henley and Hood Cup.

VARSITY TEAM

Personal: Born in Shreveport, La....daughter of Wallis and Melinda Hampson...majoring in interdisciplinary studies and history.

MICHELLE HAVES SO • 5-11 • PORT • LAKE MARY, FLA. • LAKE MARY HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice team...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event and finished third in the first varsity 4+ event at the Metro Cup...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Lake Mary High School in 2008...involved with the American Sign Language club and wrote for the student newspaper...picked up one letter in volleyball and three in soccer. Personal: Born in Lake Mary, Fla....daughter of Nicholas and Marita Haves...majoring in criminal justice.

NICOLE HOAG SR • 5-9 • STARBOARD • VALRICO, FLA. • NEWSOME HS 2008-09: Rowed for the varsity four boat on three occasions and the second varsity eight for the final two events of the season...while with the varsity 4+, defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational and Duke at the UCF Regatta...in the second varsity eight boat, placed first against Texas and Sacramento State at the Lake Natoma Invitational and took home first place honors in the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships. 2007-08: Rowed with the second varsity eight and with the varsity four...recorded a fifth-place finish at the Aramark South/Central Sprints in the final of the second varsity 8+ petite...took second-place against Southern California, Washington State and UCLA at the Stanford Invitational...claimed a second-place finish against Miami at Lake Pickett...finished 21st at the Head of the Hooch. 2006-07: Competed with novice eight crew...earned top honors in the novice eight and second novice four at the Petrakis Cup...claimed second place at the SIRA Championship...finished fourth at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated with honors from Newsome High School in Lithia, Fla., in 2006...played for the varsity soccer team for three seasons...the team went to the state finals and the regional championship the following year...inducted into the National Honor Society. Personal: Born in Brandon, Fla.....daughter of Glen and Bodil Hoag...major is exceptional education.

KATHERINE KRUEGER SO • 5-11 • PORT/STARBOARD • GAINESVILLE, FLA. • F.W. BUCHHOLZ HS 2008-09: Rowed in the first seat for the varsity eight crew...posted a win over Kansas State at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated Duke at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...placed third against Texas, Sacramento State, California, Tennessee, Stanford and UCLA at the Lake Natoma Invitational...finished first with the second varsity eight crew in the C Final at the South/ Central Regional Championships Prior to UCF: Graduated from F.W. Buchholz in the top 10 percent of her class in 2008...involved with National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Drafting Club and March of Dimes Youth Leadership Council...lettered two years in rowing and played junior varsity basketball...as a senior, was undefeated in the women’s 4+ during sprint season, before reaching Nationals. Personal: Born in Gainesville, Fla...daughter of Scott and Paula Krueger...majoring in civil and environmental engineering. 10

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MARGARET LAHMEYER SO • 6-0 • PORT • MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA. • MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice team...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event at the Metro Cup...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School in 2008...lettered in basketball and golf...received honorable mention accolades for basketball as a senior. Personal: Born in Spokane, Wash....daughter of Julie Lahmeyer and Van and Juliet Lahmeyer...majoring in elementary education.

MONICA LARKIN JR • 5-10 • STARBOARD • RIVIERA BEACH, FLA. • SUNCOAST HS

2007-08: Rowed for the novice eight on six occasions...recorded third-place at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...notched a first-place victory over Miami at Lake Pickett...recorded a third-place finish for the novice eight at the Rollins Invitational...won the Hatter Classic to open the fall season. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Suncoast Community High School in 2007...earned three varsity letters in basketball, two in volleyball and lacrosse and one in flag football... captain for the basketball team, lacrosse all-state nominee and volleyball state champion...reached the regional finals as a junior in basketball placing second in the district...reached the basketball state semifinals and was a state champion in volleyball. Personal: Born in West Palm Beach, Fla...daughter of Louis and Sally...majoring in math education with a minor in coaching.

VARSITY TEAM

2008-09: Rowed in the second varsity four boat...raced against Wisconsin, Iowa and Oklahoma at the Longhorn Invitational...raced in the second varsity 4+ `B’ boat in the UCF Regatta...rowed at the Virginia Invitational against Clemson and Virginia...raced against Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame and Iowa in the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships.

CHELSEY LAUZON SO • 6-1 • PORT • ROCKFORD, MICH. • ROCKFORD HS 2008-09: Earned a spot on the CRCA All-South Region First Team...rowed for the varsity eight crew...posted a win over Kansas State at the Longhorn Invitational...placed first against Duke at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...rowed in the Lake Natoma Invitational versus Sacramento State, Texas, Tennessee, California, UCLA and Stanford...advanced to the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships and recorded a fourth-place finish against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Rockford High School in 2008...earned three varsity letters in rowing...led her varsity four team to fourth place at the Scholastic National regatta...earned Athlete of the Month honors as a junior...was awarded the Hammer Award in her final two years...member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, FCA and Youth Initiative. Personal: Born in Grand Rapids, Mich....daughter of William and Gerri Lauzon...majoring in elementary education.

SAMANTHA MILLER SR • 5-7 • STARBOARD • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. • PALM BEACH GARDENS HS 2008-09: Defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational with the second varsity eight...rowed for the varsity 8+ crew in four events...placed first against Duke at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...rowed in the Lake Natoma Invitational versus Sacramento State, Texas, Tennessee, California, UCLA and Stanford...advanced to the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships and recorded a fourth-place finish against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State. 2007-08: Rowed for the second varsity eight crew on five occasions...recorded a fifth-place finish at the Aramark South/Central Sprints in the second varsity 8+ petite final...at the Stanford Invitational, finished first against Washington State and UCLA. 2006-07: Rowed with the novice squad...earned top honors with the novice eight and took third with the novice four at the Rollins Spring Break Race...won the second novice eight title at the SIRA Championship. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School in 2006...three-year letterwinner in soccer...helped lead the cross country team to the conference championship and state championship qualifications in 2004 and 2005...earned sportsmanship awards in soccer, cross country, track and flag football. Personal: Born in Des Moines, Iowa...daughter of Barr Miller and Michelle and Chris Cochran...majoring in health sciences - pre-clinical. 11

UCF KNIGHTS

NINA MORGAN SO • 5-10 • STARBOARD • NOKOMIS, FLA. • PINE VIEW HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice eight squad...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event at the Metro Cup...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Pine View School of the Gifted in 2008...rowed for the Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program. Personal: Born in Chippewa Falls, Wis....daughter of Edward and Ewa Morgan...majoring in pre-med biology.

LAUREN PATTON

VARSITY TEAM

SR • 5-2 • COXSWAIN • TAMPA, FLA. • FREEDOM HS 2008-09: Served as coxswain for the second varsity eight crew on two occassions and finished the season with the varsity eight boat... earned first-place honors at the UCF Regatta...rowed against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational with the varsity eight...competed against Sacramento State, Texas, California, Tennessee, Stanford and UCLA at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed fourth in the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships. 2007-08: Served as the coxswain for the open four...claimed a sixth-place finish in the open four petite final at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...guided that second varsity four to a second-place finish against Miami at Lake Pickett. 2006-07: competed as a member for the novice squad...guided the Knights to victory in the novice eight and novice four at the Metro Cup...won the novice eight title at the Rollins Spring Break Race...led the second novice eight to victory at the SIRA Championship...finished first in the open four at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Freedom High School in 2006. Personal: Born in Tampa, Fla....daughter of Damon and Lisa Patton...majoring in health sciences - pre clinical.

JORDYNN PAULS SR • 5-7 • PORT • ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO • SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SECONDARY 2008-09: Rowed for the varsity eight crew...posted a win over Kansas State at the Longhorn Invitational...placed first against Duke at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...rowed in the Lake Natoma Invitational versus Sacramento State, Texas, Tennessee, California, UCLA and Stanford...advanced to the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships and recorded a fourth-place finish against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State. 2007-08: Rowed with the varsity eight...recorded a fifth-place finish at the Aramark South/Central Sprints in the second varsity 8+ Petite Final...competed in the Stanford Invitational, recording second-place finishes against Southern California, Washington State and UCLA... raced in the Virginia Invitational, UCF Regatta and Longhorn Invitational...placed sixth at the Head of the Hooch. 2006-07: Rowed with the varsity four in the spring...defeated Iowa and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...earned the Petrakis Cup title in the varsity four...beat Duke in dual competition at Virginia...took a win against UCLA at the Windermere Real Estate Classic...finished second in the varsity four at the SIRA Championship...placed third in the Petite Final at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary in 2006...rowed port for Churchill Secondary...earned gold in open eights at the Canadian Schoolboy races in 2004...earned bronze in the four races in the same year...earned gold in 2005 in the midweight eight races at the same event as well as at the Statesbury Cup in the junior open race...rowed for Ridley Grad Boat Club. Personal: Born in St. Catharines, Ontario...daughter of John and Tammy Pauls...majoring in anthropology.

LUCIA PINELLI SO • 5-8 • STARBOARD • SATELLITE BEACH, FLA. • WEST SHORE HS 2008-09: Rowed with the novice team...took home first-place honors in the varsity 8+ event and finished third in the first varsity 4+ event at the Metro Cup...defeated Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated the Virginia B boat at the Virginia Invitational...tallied first-place finishes against California, Sacramento State and Texas at the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed third in the Grand Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Duke and Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from West Shore High School in 2008...involved with Space Coast Crew...picked up three letters in varsity rowing... during senior season, raced in the state final with the varsity four and recorded the fastest erg score for women. Personal: Born in Atlanta, Ga...daughter of Jean-Paul Pinelli and Maria Uriondo...majoring in interdisciplinary studies. 12

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LIZ ROBINSON JR • 5-6 • PORT/STARBOARD • SEATTLE, WASH. • HOLY NAMES ACADEMY 2008-09: Earned a spot on the CRCA All-South Region Second Team...rowed for the second varsity eight crew in two events and finished the season with the varsity eight crew...defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated Duke at the UCF Regatta...raced with the varsity eight at the Virginia Invitational and the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed fourth in the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State. 2007-08: Rowed with the lightweight eight squad...won the petite lightweight 8+ final at the IRA Championships...captured the title at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, Pa....won the MIT/Radcliﬀe regatta...recorded a second-place result against Princeton at Lake Pickett in the lightweight eight and won the lightweight four race....finished second against Miami at Lake Pickett...earned a first-place finish at the Petrakis Cup with the varsity eight...finished fifth at the Rollins Invitational. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Holy Names Academy in 2007...as a senior, earned fourth in the lightweight four at the youth nationals and fourth in the women’s youth four at the Head of the Charles...notched second in the lightweight four in the youth nationals and was the Northwest Regional champion as a junior...collected a seventh-place finish in the lightweight four at the youth nationals as a sophomore.

CHRISTINE RUBINO JR • 5-6 • COXSWAIN • PORT ORANGE, FLA. • ATLANTIC HS 2008-09: Rowed with the second varsity four...raced against Wisconsin, Iowa and Oklahoma at the Longhorn Invitational...placed first in the varsity four event at the UCF Regatta...raced against Clemson and Virginia at the Virginia Invitational...advanced to the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships, placing sixth against Duke, Kansas, Indiana, Notre Dame and Iowa. 2007-08: Rowed for the novice team...took home first place honors at the Hatter Classic...finished third at the Rollins Invitational...won the novice 4+ race at the Rollins Spring Break regatta...took second place at the Petrakis Cup in Jacksonville...finished second at the home regatta vs. Miami...took fourth place in the open 4+ at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Atlantic High School in 2007...Was a three sport athlete, lettering in soccer, volleyball and softball...was a member of the Key Club, National Honor Society and Fin’esse.

VARSITY TEAM

Personal: Born in Seattle, Wash....daughter of Dan and Kathleen Robinson...majoring in English.

Personal: Born in Daytona Beach, Fla....daughter of Duane and Tina Rubino...majoring in studio art.

SAMANTHA SARFF SR • 5-11 • STARBOARD • VALRICO, FLA. • DURANT HS 2008-09: Rowed for the varsity eight crew on four occasions...posted a win over Kansas State at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated Duke at the UCF Regatta in the second varsity four boat...raced with the varsity eight at the Virginia Invitational and the Lake Natoma Invitational...placed fourth in the Petite Final at the South/Central Regional Championships against Iowa, Louisville, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Kansas State. 2007-08: Rowed for the second varsity eight...beat Columbia in the Virginia Invitational with the varsity eight...defeated Miami at Lake Pickett...placed second at the Head of the Hooch for the varsity eight. 2006-07: Rowed with the novice eight and second varsity eight...raced in the Longhorn Invitational, Charlottesville, Va. and Windemere Cup...captured the novice eight title and finished second in the novice four at the Petrakis Cup...finished second in the novice eight at the SIRA Championship...placed fourth in the second varsity eight at the Aramark South/Central Sprints. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Durant High School in 2006...earned all-county, all-region and all-state honors in volleyball during her final three years..selected as Volleyball Magazine’s National Player of the Month. Personal: Born in Tampa, Fla....daughter of Brian and Cindy Sarﬀ...majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

AMANDA SCHIMIAN JR • 5-8 • Port • LAKESIDE PARK, KY. • NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 2008-09: Rowed with the varsity four boat...raced in the Longhorn Invitational, Virginia Invitational and the Lake Natoma Invitational... claimed first-place at the UCF Regatta...raced in the second varsity 8+ event at the South/Central Regional Championship finals, defeating Indiana, Kansas, Miami, Alabama and Kansas State in the C Final. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 2007...honored with the bronze award, gold award and leadership award...rowed with the Junior Women’s Rowing for Cincinnati...was a regional champion in 8+ and 4+, and finished 12th in the national 4+ as a senior... during her junior campaign, finished second in the varsity indoor regatta, was a regional champion in the 8+ and 4+ and placed fourth in national 8+...won the novice Cincinnati indoor regatta, was a regional champion in the 8+ and 4+ and finished fourth in the national 8+. Personal: Born in Oakley, Ohio...daughter of Jack Cameron and Mary Perkins...majoring in business.

UCF KNIGHTS

BRITTANY SKIDMORE JR • 5-4 • COXSWAIN • CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY. • NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 2008-09: Competed with the varsity eight crew in two events and concluded the season in the second varsity eight boat...competed in the Longhorn Invitational and posted a win over Duke in the UCF Regatta with the varsity eight...with the second varsity eight, competed at the Virginia Invitational against Clemson and Virginia, defeated Texas, Sacramento State, Tennessee and UCLA at the Lake Natoma Invitational and took home first-place honors in the C Final at the South/Central Regional Championships. 2007-08: Rowed for the varsity four...recorded a fifth-place finish in the varsity 4+ petite final at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...took second-place against Southern Cal, Washington State and UCwLA at the Stanford Invitational...recorded a victory over Columbia at the Virginia Invitational...defeated Iowa and Duke in the Longhorn Invitational...started the fall with a fifth-place finish in the varsity 8+ grand at the Head of the Oklahoma. Prior to UCF: Graduated from the Notre Dame Academy in 2008...earned four letters as a coxswain...took second place at the Youth Nationals in the women’s lightweight 8+ division.

VARSITY/NOVICE TEAMS

Personal: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio...daughter of Steven and Kimberly Skidmore...majoring in business management with a minor in hospitality.

KALEY TIERNEY SO • 5-10 • STARBOARD • ORLANDO, FLA. • OLYMPIA HS Prior to UCF: Transferred from Florida State University ... graduated from Olympia High School in May 2008...earned three letters in rowing...competed in FRSA Youth Championships all four years of high school...took first place in US Rowing Southeast Regionals..rowed in US Rowing National Youth Championships. Personal: Born in Orlando, Fla...daughter of Tim and Nancy Tierney...majoring in psychology.

LEAH VANLEAR SO • 5-10 • PORT • CINCINNATI, OHIO • TURPIN HS 2008-09: Rowed for the second varsity eight crew...defeated Iowa, Kansas State and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...raced in the varsity 8+ event for the win against Duke at the UCF Regatta...competed at the Virginia Invitational against Clemson and Virginia, defeated Texas, Sacramento State, Tennessee and UCLA at the Lake Natoma Invitational and took home first-place honors in the C Final at the South/ Central Regional Championships. 2007-08: Rowed with the novice...recorded a third-place showing at the Aramark South/Central Sprints...raced in the Virginia and Longhorn Invitational...notched a victory over Miami at Lake Pickett...finished second at the Rollins Spring Break Race...recorded a third-place finish at the Rollins Invitational...finished second at the Head of the Hooch...captured the Hatter Classic title as a member of the varsity 8+. Prior to UCF: Graduated from Turpin High School as the salutatorian in 2007...involved in the Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club...earned a fourth place finish at the National Youth Invitational as a junior and sophomore...named Midwest Champions during her freshman campaign. Personal: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio...daughter of Rob VanLear and Gale Sherman...majoring in mechanical engineering.

Samantha Banaszek

Stephanie Carillo

FR • 5-6 • COXSWAIN WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. PALM BEACH CENTRAL HS

FR • 5-4 • PORT/STARBOARD ORLANDO, FLA. BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HS

OLIVIA BULLOCK

Megan Donnelly

FR • 5-11 • PORT/STARBOARD SEBRING, FLA. SEBRING HS

FR • 5-4 • PORT/STARBOARD ORLANDO, FLA. UNIVERSITY HS

ROWING

Lea Kram

FR • 5-6 • PORT/STARBOARD SANIBEL, FLA. SOUTH FT. MYERS HS

FR • 4-10 • COXSWAIN MIAMI, FLA. MIAMI PALMETTO HS

Shelby Flynn

Nicole Lacek

FR • 5-6 • PORT/STARBOARD WINTER HAVEN, FLA. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE HS

FR • 5-7 • PORT/STARBOARD WINTER PARK, FLA. WINTER PARK HS

Lyndsey Gassman

Brooke Lewandowski

FR • 5-9 • PORT/STARBOARD JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ST. AUGUSTINE HS

FR • 5-4 • COXSWAIN WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. THE KING’S ACADEMY

Nicole Goudreau

Alyssa McNair

FR • 6-0 • PORT/STARBOARD GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR

FR • 5-9 • PORT/STARBOARD ORLANDO, FLA. TIMBER CREEK HS

Heather Hart

Meagan Miles

FR • 5-3 • COXSWAIN LANCASTER, PA. HEMPFIELD HS

FR • 5-10 • PORT/STARBOARD TUSCON, ARIZ. TIMBER CREEK HS

Lauren Jenkins

Sylvia Morgese

FR • 5-9 • PORT/STARBOARD TITUSVILLE, FLA. ASTRONAUT HS

FR • 5-7 • PORT/STARBOARD DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HS

NOVICE TEAM

Stevie Fisher

novice TEAM

UCF KNIGHTS

Kirsten Olieberg

Stacia Strong

FR • 5-4 • PORT/STARBOARD BRANDON, FLA. DURANT HS

FR • 5-4 • PORT LADY LAKE, FLA. THE VILLAGES HS

Lynna Paradiso

Kelly Thiele

FR • 5-8 • PORT/STARBOARD HAMPSTEAD, MD. NORTH CARROLL HS

FR • 5-6 • STARBOARD TALLAHASSEE, FLA. LAWTON CHILES HS

Amanda Phillips

Anna Traver

FR • 5-0 • COXSWAIN MIAMI, FLA. CHAMINADE-MADONNA COLLEGE PREP HS

FR • 5-10 • PORT/STARBOARD SARASOTA, FLA. BOOKER HS

Sarah Ponte

Angela Vergo

FR • 5-7 • STARBOARD ORANGE PARK, FLA. FLEMING ISLAND HS

FR • 4-11 • COXSWAIN MARCO ISLAND, FLA. LELY HS

Lorelei Rogero

Monique Wiles

FR • 5-6 • PORT/STARBOARD MILL CREEK, FLA. BARTRAM TRAIL HS

FR • 5-5 • STARBOARD FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. MIRAMAR HS

Maeleesa Strong FR • 5-7 • PORT/STARBOARD LAKE WALES, FLA. LAKE WALES HS 16

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Lake Natoma Invitational

The UCF varsity eight squad swept both Villanova and Rollins at the Metro Cup in early March. With more than a 10-second advantage, the Knights finished in first-place with a time of 7:07.9 while Villanova (7:17.2) and Rollins (7:26.6) trailed behind. The Black and Gold’s varsity 4+ ‘A’ and ‘B’ boats finished the course in 7:41.3 and 7:57.0, respectively, for third and fourth honors. In the final race of the day, the UCF varsity 4+ ‘B’ boat notched third-place with a 8:16.9 finish.

going to the ship

UCF’s rowing team concluded its 2009 season at the South/Central Regional Championships on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. After an outstanding performance against 22 teams, the Knights placed 10th overall with 204 points, which was nine points higher than No. 18 Louisville, while earning a third-place finish in the final regional standings. The Black and Gold’s novice eight team recorded a time of 6:27.60 receiving thirdplace in the Grand Final. The varsity four also placed third with a time of Grabbing the race by the horns 7:11.7 in the Petite Final. The second varsity eight crew raced in the C final and secured first-place finishing in 6:31.1. Meanwhile, the second The Knights were able to capture 11 of 19 events finishing in first-place at varsity 4+ finished its C final race in 7:30.23 for sixth-place. To conclude the Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas, during mid-March. The novice the regatta, the Knights varsity 8+ squad completed the course in 6:20.1 8+ boat kicked oﬀ the race by defeating Wisconsin with a close 7:30.3 for fourth-place, racking-up 99 points for UCF. to 7:30.8 finish. Both the varsity 4+ and second varsity 4+ boats claimed second-place with times of 9:13.8 and 8:26.8, respectively. The Knights second varsity 8+ and varsity 8+ squads also earned second-place honors Two Knights Named All-South Region on the opening day of the event. On the second day of the invitational, the novice 8+ squad continued to dominate as it finished first against UCF rowers Liz Robinson and Chelsey Lauzon both earned spots on the Iowa with an impressive nine-second victory. The varsity 4+ had a great Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) All-South Region teams start in the morning session as it picked up a win against Iowa (7:52.4 to in 2009. Lauzon was named to the nine-member All-South Region First 7:57.6). As the afternoon session rolled around, things continued to look Team, becoming only the fourth Knight, and the first freshman, in proup for the Black and Gold. UCF captured first placed finishes in four of gram history to earn the distinction, while Robinson garnered a spot on its five events. The novice 8+ team cruised to a first-place finish against the six-member second team. The CRCA selects athletes based on nomiKansas State with a time of 7:30.6. The varsity 4+ followed with a winning nations from coaches and by the strength of their teams’ regional fintime of 8:25.0. For the remainder of the day, the rowers chalked-up two ish. Nominees must be eligible student-athletes who have competed in additional victories. The varsity 8+ and second varsity 8+ crews both re- their teams’ varsity boat in 75-percent of the season’s races. A native of corded wins with the fastest times of the race, 7:21.6 and 7.23.4, respec- Rockford, Mich., Lauzon earned a seat in the varsity eight boat in all five tively. On the final day of the competition, the novice 8+ boat earned yet of UCF’s events last season, rowing in the fourth seat for the Longhorn another first place triumph over host Texas, completing the race in 7:28.5. Invitational and the sixth seat in the Knights’ final four events. Coming out With the novice 8+ setting the pace for the next two races, the varsity 4+ of Seattle, Wash., Robinson started the season rowing with the second and second varsity 8+ both declared wins, achieving successful times of varsity-eight boat, before earning a seat in the varsity eight for the Virginia Invitational on April 11. The sophomore finished the season as the 8:10.8 and 7:15.7. stroke for the varsity-eight squad.

2009 SEASON REVIEW

taking home the cup

UCF took on No. 2 Stanford, No. 3 California, No. 19 UCLA, Texas, Sacramento State and Tennessee at the Lake Natoma Invitational in Rancho, Cordova, Calif., in late April. To inaugurate the race, the varsity four posted a first-place win against Stanford and UCLA after finishing the course in 7:37.06 and the second varsity 8+ squad earned a second-place finish over UCLA (6:55.08 to 6:59.88). In a tough battle against California and Tennessee, the Black and Gold finished in second-place with a time of 7:35.9, and earned another second-place spot for the second varsity 8+ in the race against the same schools. After placing third in the varsity eight event, the Knights sprung back as the novice squad crushed Texas by 20 seconds. In the varsity four event, the Knights grabbed first-place honors after completing the race in 7:38.0. The second varsity 8+ team clinched a first-place finish over Texas and Sacramento State with a time of 6:53.50. After falling behind in the varsity 8+ event, the Black and Gold came back strong as the novice 8+ was able to beat California in 6:53.20.

this is our house UCF’s rowing team swept all five events as host at the UCF Regatta on Lake Pickett in the beginning of April. The second varsity 8+ team recorded a seven-second victory over Duke, before the Black and Gold’s novice 4+ squad posted an impressive defeat over Duke with a time of 8:07.4. In the varsity 4+ race, UCF finished with a time of 7:32.8 to notch first-place while both UCF’s JV ‘A’ and ‘B’ boats completed the race for third and fourth-place. To conclude the regatta, the varsity 8+ crew clinched a firstplace lead with 6:37.08, and the novice 8+ crew completed the course in 6:44.8, defeating Duke by nearly 14 seconds. Liz Robinso Robinson

UCF KNIGHTS

NATIONAL AWARDS USRowing Academic All-American Jen Pultz .......................................1998 CRCA All-American Krystina Sarff ................................2006 Krystina Sarff ................................2007 Krystina Sarff ................................2008

ALL-TIME HONORS & AWARDS

CRCA All-Region First Team Tanya Kleisler ................................2005 Krystina Sarff ................................2006 Krystina Sarff ................................2007 Caitlin Pauls ..................................2007 Krystina Sarff ................................2008 Chelsey Lauzon .............................2009

CRCA All-Region Second Team Amy Price .....................................2005 Caitlin Pauls ..................................2006 Stephanie Pauls ............................2007 Liz Robinson..................................2009 CRCA National Scholar-Athletes Tanya Kleisler ................................2004 Amy Price .....................................2004 Christine Richardville ....................2004 Kristin Roach ....................... 2004, 2006 Amy Price .....................................2005 Krystina Sarﬀ .. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Laura Bacci................ 2006, 2007, 2008 Laura Brad ....................................2006 Heather Brooks.............................2006 Caitlin Pauls .............. 2006, 2007, 2008 Erin Riegel................. 2006, 2007, 2008 Tara Rogers ...................................2007 Taylor Wiatt ........................ 2007, 2008 Anne Marie Rossi..........................2008 Michelle Carter .............................2008 Hillary Trupp .................................2008

TEAM AWARDS Most Valuable Athlete Award Amanda Gibson .................. 1996, 1997 Jennifer Pultz ................................1998 Chrissy Robinson ..........................1999 Courtney Nelson...........................1999 Amanda Ream ..............................2000 Lindsay Hoffman...........................2000 Katie Auger ...................................2001 Anne Cooper....................... 2002, 2003 Tanya Kleisler ...............................2004 Lisa Beltran ...................................2005 Krystina Sarff ............ 2006, 2007, 2008 Liz Robinson..................................2009 Most Dedicated Athlete Award Amy Jo Jackson .............................1996 Sonjay Koehn ................................1997 Jennifer Pultz ................................1998 Angela Henley ..............................1999 Jessica Freeman............................2000 Christina Blair ...............................2001 Katie Auger ...................................2002 Hilary Suresch ...............................2003 Christy Collier ...............................2004 Tanya Kleisler ...............................2004 Caitlin Pauls ..................................2005 Krystina Sarff ................................2006 Melissa Westhoff ..........................2007 Caitlin Pauls ..................................2008 Leah VanLear ................................2009

Most Inspirational Athlete Award Courtney Nelson...........................1996 Paige DeKold ................................1997 Jessica Fudge ................................1998 Mary Shofner................................1999 Shola Ajayi ....................................2000 Megan Pervenecki ........................2001 Daria Smith ...................................2002 Shayla Ajayi ..................................2003 Lisa Beltran ......................... 2004, 2005 Melissa Westhoff................ 2006, 2007 Laura Bacci....................................2008 Taylor Wiatt ..................................2009 Iron Athlete Laura Bacci....................................2008 Erin Bernier ..................................2009 Scholar Athlete Caitlin Pauls ..................................2008 Taylor Wiatt ..................................2009 Newcomer of the Year Liz Robinson..................................2008 Amanda Schimian .........................2009 Coaches Award Caitlin Pauls ..................................2008 Erin Bernier ..................................2009 Most Improved Athlete Danielle Hopkins...........................2008 Anne Marie Rossi..........................2008 Team Captains Lindsay Wood ...............................2004 Lisa Beltran ...................................2004 Amy Price .....................................2004 Melissa Westhoff..........................2005 Kristin Roach.................................2005 Kyla Smith .....................................2005 Robin Capers ................................2005 Krystina Sarff ................................2007 Melissa Westhoff ..........................2007 Robin Capers ................................2007 Anne Marie Rossi..........................2007 Most Valuable Lightweight Award Lauren Gombar ............................2003 Katherine Motes...........................2004 Robin Capers ................................2005 Laura Brad ...................................2006 Megan Mitchell ............................2007 Liz Robinson..................................2008 Most Dedicated Lightweight Award Pamela Wall..................................2004 Janae Corrado...............................2005 Laura Bacci ...................................2006 Megan Mitchell ............................2007 Kathryn Harness ...........................2008 Most Inspirational Lightweight Award Melissa Kroll .................................2004 Katherine Motes...........................2004 Daria Smith ...................................2004 Jennifer Frye .................................2005 Megan Mitchell ............................2006 Michelle Carter .............................2007 Hillary Trupp .................................2008

ACADEMIC HONORS Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Danielle Hopkins...........................2008 C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal Michelle Carter ................... 2008, 2009 Shane Furlong...............................2009 Emma Gresson .............................2008 Jessica Hewkin ..............................2009 Chelsey Lauzon .............................2009 Samantha Maticka ........................2008 Caitlin Matthews ..........................2009 Erin Riegal ........................... 2007, 2008 Vanessa Sabatier ..........................2009 Brittany Skidmore .........................2008 Samantha Snyder..........................2009 Hillary Trupp .................................2008 Leah VanLear ................................2009 Jessica Veeneman .........................2009 Taylor Wiatt ........................ 2008, 2009 Katherine Wieland ........................2009 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Sheilah Abadines ..........................2009 Stephanie Adams...... 2007, 2008, 2009 Alanna Jo Alvarez..........................2009 Lena Aspiras .................................2009 Laura Bacci.......................... 2007, 2008 Ashley Barody ...............................2009 Chelsea Barth ...............................2007 Christina Bechtold ........................2009 Katrina Bermudez .........................2009 Rainey Booker...............................2009 Tina Briz ........................................2009 Robin Capers ................................2007 Andrea Carr ..................................2009 Michelle Carter ......... 2007, 2008, 2009 Katie Chapman ................... 2007, 2008 Tayler Croom ................................2009 Alyson Davis .................................2008 Erika Frantz ...................................2007 Claire Frenkel ................................2009 Shane Furlong...............................2009 Ashley Gallo ..................................2009 Stephanie Galo .............................2009 Nicole Glade .................................2009 Emma Gresson ................... 2008, 2009 Lily Guy .........................................2009 Kathryn Harness ...........................2007 Meagan Harrell ................... 2007, 2008 Samantha Heinrich .......................2007 Jessica Hewkin ..............................2009 Nicole Hoag ........................ 2008, 2009 Danielle Hopkins....... 2007, 2008, 2009 Eileen Huppert .............................2009 Maggie Keller ...............................2007

Heather King .................................2009 Melissa Kroll ....................... 2007, 2008 Katherine Krueger ........................2009 Brittney Kusner .............................2007 Margaret Lahmeyer ......................2009 Elizabeth Langdon ........................2008 Monica Larkin ...............................2009 Chelsey Lauzon .............................2009 Danielle Leen ............ 2007, 2008, 2009 Rebecca Livesay ............................2009 Shira London.................................2009 Stephanie Mangone .....................2007 Samantha Maticka ........................2008 Caitlin Matthews ..........................2009 Samantha Miller ................. 2008, 2009 Megan Mitchell ............................2007 Autumn Moller .............................2009 Nina Morgan.................................2009 Kathleen Noble ................... 2007, 2008 Kristen Novo .................................2009 Ashlynn O’Connor............... 2007, 2008 Victoria Ortiz ................................2009 Lauren Patton ..................... 2008, 2009 Caitlin Pauls .............. 2007, 2008, 2009 Jordynn Pauls............ 2007, 2008, 2009 Stephanie Pauls ............................2007 Jessica Perry .................................2009 Lucia Pinelli ...................................2009 Gillian Powell ................................2008 Janaye Radtke ...............................2009 Lauren Rice ...................................2007 Erin Riegel........................... 2007, 2008 Liz Robinson..................................2009 Tara Rogers ............... 2007, 2008, 2009 Anne Marie Rossi................ 2007, 2008 Eleni Roussos ...................... 2007, 2008 Victoria Ryan ...................... 2007, 2008 Vanessa Sabatier ..........................2009 Krystina Sarﬀ ...................... 2007, 2008 Samantha Sarﬀ .............................2008 Tia Scaltsas ...................................2007 Amanda Schimian .........................2009 Lauren Schueler ........ 2007, 2008, 2009 Brittany Skidmore ............... 2008, 2009 Lauren Skoog ................................2009 Samantha Snyder..........................2009 Hillary Trupp .................................2008 Leah VanLear ................................2009 Jessica Veeneman ..... 2007, 2008, 2009 Erika Venza ............... 2007, 2008, 2009 Pamela Wall ..................................2007 Taylor Wiatt .............. 2007, 2008, 2009 Katherine Wieland ........................2009

ROWING

Fulton, Katie ............................2006-07 Funk, Erin.................................1998-00 Galo, Stephanie ............. 2009-present Gibson, Amanda ......................1996-97 Goluba, Natalie ........................1999-00 Gombar, Lauren .......................2001-03 Gonzalez, Melissa ....................2002-03 Grant, Lauren...........................1999-02 Gray, Sarah...............................1996-00 Gresson, Emma .......................2007-09 Grotjan, Sonja ..........................1998-00 Guillermety, Alex .....................2003-05 Guy, Lily ........................................2009 Hampson, Lauren .......... 2007-present Hans, Kim.................................2000-01 Harness, Kathryn .....................2006-08 Harrell, Meagan .......................2006-08 Hart, Jody ................................1999-00 Heinrich, Samantha .................2005-06 Helmrich, Anna ........................2001-02 Henley, Angela .........................1996-99 Hoag, Nicole .................. 2007-present Hoepner, Melinda ....................1996-98 Hoﬀman, Lindsay .....................1999-01 Hopkins, Danielle.....................2007-09 Hoxie, Kim ...............................1996-97 Jackson, Amy Jo .......................1996-97 Jervis, Hawley ..........................2003-06 Johnson, Kaley .........................2004-05 Johnson, Tracy ..........2001-03, 2004-05 Jones, Nikki ..............................2003-05 Jones, Sara ...............................1999-00 Kane, Mackenzie......................2000-03 Kennedy, Holly .........................2000-01 Kesser, Kristen .........................2002-03 Kleisler, Tanya ..........................2002-06 Klinger, Robin...........................2002-03 Koblick, Heather ......................2000-01 Koehn, Sonja............................1996-97 Krueger, Katherine ......... 2009-present Kroll, Melissa ............2003-06, 2007-08 Kusner, Brittany .......................2003-07 Larkin, Monica............... 2009-present Larson, Kristen .........................2000-04 Lauzon, Chelsey ............. 2009-present Leen, Danielle ..........................2006-09 Long, Cassandra.......................2003-05 Mabrey, Melissa ......................2001-03 Mackey, Heather......................1996-97 Mangone, Stephanie ...............2004-05 Mann, Judy ..............................1996-97 Marcano, Raquel .....................1996-97 Marlink, Tiﬀany........................1999-02 Marti, Sara ...............................2001-03 Marti, Sheila ............................1999-03 McCullagh, Susan ....................1998-01 McDonald, Mercedes ..............1997-98 McKenna, Sara .........................1996-98

Meale, Becky ...........................2001-05 Miller, Samantha ........... 2007-present Miller, Sara...............................1997-00 Mitchell, Megan ......................2003-07 Moreno, Marta ........................1996-97 Morgan, Andi ...........................2000-01 Morgan, Lindsay ......................2000-04 Motes, Katherine .....................2002-06 Naftzinger, Jessica....................2001-03 Nash, Stacey ............................1997-99 Nelson, Courtney .....................1996-99 Nguyen, Ai-Di...........................1996-98 Noble, Kathleen .......................2006-08 Norman, Salena .......................2000-04 Novo, Kristen ................................2009 Oates, Patti ..............................1996-98 O’Connor, Ashlynn ...................2006-08 Oldham, Collette .....................2001-03 Orsi, Anne ................................2002-03 Ortiz, Victoria ...............................2009 Paez, Sadye ..............................1997-00 Patton, Lauren ............... 2007-present Pauls, Caitlin ............................2004-08 Pauls, Jordynn ............... 2006-present Pauls, Stephanie ......................2006-07 Pavlovich, Aubri .......................1996-97 Peck, Cat ..................................1999-02 Perez, Jessica ...........................1996-99 Pervenecki, Megan ..................1998-01 Piasecki, Marisa .......................1999-02 Poole, Janet .............................1999-00 Prais, Tiﬀany ............................2003-05 Price, Amy................................2001-05 Puckey, Lisa ..............................2000-01 Pultz, Jennifer ..........................1997-98 Radtke, Janaye ..............................2009 Ramos, Vilma ...........................2001-04 Read, Jana ...............................2006-07 Ream, Amanda ........................1998-02 Reinhart, Rachel ......................2000-03 Rice, Lauren .............................2004-07 Richardville, Christine ..............2002-05 Richmond, Tiﬀany....................2002-03 Riegel, Erin...............................2006-08 Roach, Kristin ...........................2002-06 Roberts, Kylie ...........................2002-03 Robinson, Amy.........................2000-02 Robinson, Chrissy ....................1996-00 Robinson, Liz ................. 2007-present Roderick, Lauren......................2000-02 Rogers, Tara .............................2006-09 Rojas, Raquel ...........................2006-07 Roosen, Jennifer ......................1997-98 Rosser, Mary ............................2004-06 Rossi, Anne Marie....................2006-08 Roussos, Eleni ..........................2006-08 Rubino, Christine ........... 2009-present Ryan, Shannon .........................2001-02

Ryan, Tori .................................2006-08 Sands, Johanna ........................1998-99 Sarff, Krystina...........................2004-08 Sarff, Samantha ............. 2007-present Sawyer, Dana ...........................1998-00 Schifilliti, Karen ........................1996-98 Schimian, Amanda......... 2009-present Schueler, Lauren ......................2006-09 Scott, Samantha ......................1996-99 Seward, Heather ......................2001-05 Shapiro, Ashley ........................2001-03 Shofner, Mary ..........................1998-00 Skidmore, Brittany ......... 2007-present Smith, Daria .............................2000-04 Smith, Kyla ...............................2004-06 Smith, Sara ..............................1998-00 Spielman, Marla ......................1997-99 Spinelli, Jessica ........................2000-02 Stafford, Sarah .........................1997-02 Stewart, Nicole ........................2003-05 Suresch, Hilliary .......................2002-04 Swanson, Jennifer....................1997-01 Swift, Kim.................................2004-06 Szwanke, Nicole .......................2003-06 Taylor, Summer ........................1999-03 Temple, Laura ..........................2000-02 Teske, Christie ..........................2000-01 Thayer, Wendy .........................1996-97 Thomas, Meredith ...................2000-04 VanLear, Leah ................ 2009-present Veeneman, Jessica ...................2006-09 Venza, Erika .............................2006-08 Verpoorten, April .....................2002-05 Wall, Pamela ............................2003-07 Wasilenko, Jennifer..................1997-98 Weiss, Crystal ..........................2001-04 West, Jacqueline......................1996-97 Westhoff, Melissa ....................2004-07 Wiatt, Taylor ............................2006-09 Wiegers, Erin ...........................2001-05 Wieland, Katie ..............................2009 Wood, Lindsay .........................2001-05 Woolley, Celeste .......2002-03, 2004-05 Workman, Mandy....................1999-01 Zink, Amy .................................2002-03

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS

Abadines, Sheila ............ 2009-present Adams, Stephanie....................2006-09 Airth, Katie...............................1996-97 Ajayi, Shola ...............1998-00, 2002-03 Anderson, Jenn ........................2000-02 Arango, Jenny ..........................2001-02 Ascano, Jill ...............................1999-01 Auger, Katie .............................1999-02 Avery, Sam ...............................2000-03 Bacci, Laura..............................2006-08 Bakule, Dione ..........................1997-98 Ballard, Melissa .......................1996-00 Ballinger, Dana.........................2002-03 Barrett, Anna ...........................2000-01 Baxter, Christina ......................1997-98 Beck, Tiﬀany ............................2002-03 Bell, Morgan ............................2006-07 Beltran, Lisa .............................2001-05 Bermudez, Katrina ........................2009 Bernier, Erin .............................2006-09 Blades, Natalie .........................2001-05 Blair, Christina..........................1997-01 Blakely, Loraine ........................1999-00 Bogert, Michelle ......................1996-97 Bonichi, Susanne .....................1996-97 Boraggina, Barbara ...2001-03, 2004-05 Brad, Laura ..............................2002-06 Brooks, Heather.......................2002-06 Brown, Celeste ........................2006-07 Caltabiano, Christina ...............2006-07 Campaigne, Alisha ......... 2009-present Capers, Robin ..........................2003-07 Capps, Margaret ......................1999-00 Carter, Michelle .......................2006-09 Chamberlain, Courtney ...........1996-97 Chapman, Katie .......................2006-07 Collier, Christy..........................2002-06 Cooper, Anne ...........................1999-03 Corrado, Janae .........................2001-05 Coverston, Melissa ..................1997-99 Cox, Heather ............................2001-03 Creighton, Kelli ........................2003-05 Darling, Traci ............................2006-07 Davis, Alyson ...........................2006-09 DeKold, Jennifer ......................1996-97 Dombrowski, Jennifer ..............2002-03 Engelhardt, Amy ......................1996-99 Faggion, Antoinette .................2001-03 Fan, Joy ....................................1997-98 Fang, Lucy ................................1999-02 Fluharty, Maya .........................2001-05 Fournier, Alison........................2001-03 Franchuck, Tanis ......................2006-09 Frantz, Erika .............................2003-06 Freeman, Jessica......................1998-00 Frey, Ingrid ...............................1996-97 Frye, Jennifer ...........................2003-05 Fuday, Angela ..........................1996-98

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REFLECTION POND

UCF - THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME UCF is the university that seeks opportunities, creates opportunities and brings them to fruition. The school’s culture of opportunity is driven by the diverse people it attracts, its Orlando environment, its history of entrepreneurship, and its youth, relevance and energy. Located in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, UCF is among the fastest-growing research universities in the country.

UCF oﬀers degrees through its 12 colleges: College of Arts and Humanities College of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Graduate Studies College of Health and Public Aﬀairs College of Medicine College of Nursing College of Optics and Photonics College of Sciences Rosen College of Hospitality Management The Burnett Honors College

One of Florida’s 11 public universities, UCF opened its doors to students in 1968. The school has grown quickly and UCF now oﬀers almost 200 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 29 doctoral programs. UCF began oﬀering a doctor of medicine degree program in 2009. The M.D. Program enrolled an initial class of 41 students and will eventually produce about 120 medical graduates each year.

UCF RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER

FORGING AHEAD With a total enrollment of 53,537, UCF has the thirdlargest student population in the country and has become a prominent player in undergraduate education nationwide oﬀering innovative corporate partnerships, world-renowned faculty, and cutting-edge technology and undergraduate research opportunities.

UCF STUDENT UNION

UCF - THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME

University Profile Student Population: 53,537 Undergraduate Enrollment: 45,301 Graduate: 8,195 Student/Faculty Ratio: 24 to 1

We have a talented and unique student body. UCF has a diverse student body, with students coming from 63 Florida counties, 50 states and 142 countries. We have connections. Internationally known companies such as Disney, Universal, Google, Marriott, Anheuser-Busch and many others recruit on the campus regularly and are partners with the university. We’ll help you land a job. Our career services professionals help students gain practical work knowledge during their collegiate experience at schools, hospitals, hightech companies, local municipalities and in the entertainment industry. Students typically enjoy success in landing employment thanks to their due diligence, their preparation at UCF and the university’s fine reputation among employers.

CHARGING KNIGHT Don Reynolds’ statue, “The Charging Knight,” at the Insurance Oﬃce of America Plaza outside Bright House Networks Stadium, symbolizes UCF’s excellence in academics, partnerships and athletics.

UCF LEISURE POOL

CAMPUS LIFE UCF’s 1,415-acre campus provides a safe, serene setting for learning with 600 acres of natural lakes and woodlands. At UCF, there is always something to do. Students attend Division I athletics events, concerts and shows at the UCF Arena and are oﬀered a wide array of cultural events and opportunities. Personal development programs and activities in a broad range of educational, recreational and social-awareness topics allow students a chance to expand their understanding of the world. Among the items available to all students are an 85,000-square foot recreational fitness center, a 181,000-gallon outdoor recreational pool and nine sandy beach volleyball courts. UCF’s exciting campus includes a variety of on-campus residential communities, and the addition of new housing, a new alumni center and a full-service medical clinic provides expanded opportunities for activities.

SPIRIT SPLASH UCF’s Spirit Splash is one of the most unique Homecoming events in the nation. Once a year, thousands of students gather in the Reflection Pond at the center of campus for a pep rally and concert.

DR. JOHN C. HITT • PRESIDENT John C. Hitt became the fourth president of the University of Central Florida on March 1, 1992, after nineteen years of administrative experience and a distinguished academic career. A native of Houston, Texas, he graduated cum laude in 1962 from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, earning a B.A. degree in psychology. He completed his M.S. degree in 1964 and his Ph.D. degree two years later, both in physiological psychology at Tulane University. His graduate study was supported by fellowships from the Danforth Foundation and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Hitt served as an assistant professor of psychology at Tulane before moving to Texas Christian University as an associate professor of psychology in 1969. Three years later, he became associate dean of the university. In 1974, he was appointed vice president of the Texas Christian University Research Foundation and was named dean of the graduate school in 1975. In 1977, Dr. Hitt left Texas Christian University to become provost and vice president for academic aﬀairs and professor of psychology at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. In 1987, he moved to the University of Maine as vice president for academic aﬀairs and professor of psychology. In 1991, Dr. Hitt was named Maine’s interim president.

FIVE GOALS

Early in his tenure, President Hitt outlined the following five major goals for UCF: • oﬀer the best undergraduate education in Florida • achieve international prominence in key programs of graduate study and research • provide an international focus to the curricula and research programs • become more inclusive and diverse • become America’s leading partnership university Under President Hitt ’s leadership, enrollment at UCF has more than doubled, the number of doctoral degrees awarded each year has increased sevenfold, and research funding has increased from $6.2 million to $121 million a year. President Hitt has conferred more than 130,000 degrees during his presidency. One of President Hitt ’s greatest achievements occurred when the Florida Board of Governors approved the UCF College of Medicine, and the Lake Nona Medical City was founded. This multi-billion dollar development includes new facilities for medical education, hospital care, and biomedical research. The Lake Nona Medical City will be a principal driver of the central Florida economy for decades to come. President Hitt ’s current civic service includes membership on the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission Fundraising Campaign leadership cabinet and the MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando’s Council of Governors. He serves on the boards of the American Heart Association, Central Florida Partnership, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, SunTrust N.A., and United Arts. President Hitt is a member of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Leadership Circle. He is also a member, vice-chair, and chair-elect of the Conference USA Board of Directors. President Hitt is two-term past-chair of the State University Presidents Association, a member of the Florida Council of 100, and founder of the Florida High-Tech Corridor Council. He is a two-term past-president of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities. He chaired the Governor’s Select Task Force on Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance and was a member of the Florida Distance Learning Task Force. He was a member of the Orange County Chairman’s Transportation Commission, and in 2008, he co-chaired the Orange County Underage Drinking Task Force. President Hitt is a former member of the boards of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, EDUCAUSE, Orlando Health, and the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is a former member of the NCAA President’s Commission and the former Chair of Board of the Atlantic Sun Athletics Conference. In recent years, the Central Florida community has honored President Hitt with a number of prestigious awards. He was the recipient of the 2008 Junior Achievement Spirit of Achievement Award. He has been listed for a number of years among the Orlando Sentinel’s 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida and Orlando Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful People. He received the Seminole Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award in 2007. In 2006, he received the Orlando Business Journal’s first-ever Legacy Award, and in 2005 he was named the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year. In 2002, he received the James B. Greene award from the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission; in 1999, he was awarded the Tree of Life from the Jewish National Fund and the Jack Halloway Star of Gratitude from United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida; and in 1998, he earned the John Young Award from the Greater Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. President Hitt is an avid fisherman and golfer. He has been married to the former Martha Halsted for 47 years, and they have two children and two grandchildren.

KEITH R. TRIBBLE • DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS The thread that has bridged together nearly three decades working in and around the collegiate community has been Keith Tribble’s history of building programs with strong foundations and dynamic structure. Since his start as Director of Athletics and Executive Vice President for the University of Central Florida Athletics Association on June 6, 2006, Tribble has quickly taken hold of the program’s blueprints and promised to lead with a principle that everyone associated with the program will also share - to “finish.”

Keith Tribble is committed to the concept of the well-rounded studentathlete, emphasizing the importance of their academic prowess oﬀ the field as well as championship results on.

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

In addition, the other focal point of his concentration is the oversight of the construction, expansion and completion of the noted UCF Athletics Facilities Master Plan. When finished, the plan will touch all areas of the student-athletes’ wellbeing, including residential housing, academic and mentoring support facilities and state-of-the-art performance venues where UCF fans and supporters can cheer on the Knights. To date, Tribble has overseen $150 million in new construction and improvements to UCF athletic facilities since his arrival. Through a renewed commitment, Tribble has been most proud of the record academic achievement of the UCF student-athletes during his time in Orlando. The Knights, for the third-straight year in 2008-09, placed the highest number of student-athletes on the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll with 224 representatives maintaining a 3.0 grade-point average or better. Much of UCF Athletics went from transitioning into Conference USA to competing for its titles in just a few short years. The football program has played for two C-USA titles since 2005, winning the championship and coveted AutoZone Liberty Bowl berth in 2007. In 2007-08, other programs such as women’s soccer and softball, and members of women’s track and field, claimed C-USA titles. In 2008-09, men’s golf reigned over the league, in addition to a big Conference USA Tournament championship from women’s basketball. Over half of the programs have competed in NCAA postseason tournaments the past three years.

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Successful student-athletes start with top-notch coaching and at UCF the commitment to coaching excellence has been evident. Among Tribble’s transactions so far has been the renewal of several successful veteran coaches, including Amanda Cromwell (women’s soccer), Renee Luers-Gillispie (softball) and George O’Leary (football). Additionally, Tribble was instrumental in the hiring of several new head coaches, including Becky Cramer (women’s rowing), Bryan Cunningham (men’s soccer), Todd Dagenais (women’s volleyball), Donnie Jones (men’s basketball), Stephanie Nickitas (women’s tennis), Terry Rooney (baseball), Caryl Smith Gilbert (women’s track and field/cross country), Courtney Trimble (women’s golf), Bryce Wallor (men’s golf) and Joi Williams (women’s basketball).

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Tribble attended the University of Florida where he played oﬀensive guard for three bowl teams. He graduated in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism (public relations and marketing). Tribble and his wife, Terri, have a daughter, Carlyn, and a son, Kyle.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION

Jessica Reo

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE In addition to excelling on the water, rowers at UCF are also succeeding in the classroom. Last year, 14 rowers earned Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medals with GPAs of 3.75 and higher and 56 were placed on the C-USA Commissioner’s honor roll with 3.0 GPAs and higher. UCF student-athletes are supported by a nine-person professional staﬀ of advisors and program coordinators from the Oﬃce of Academic Services for Student-Athletes (ASSA). The ASSA mission is to support student-athletes’ academic development while exceeding satisfactory progress toward their degrees. ASSA advisors coordinate tutoring, mentoring, study sessions, and priority class registration for all current student-athletes and assist new Knights through the recruitment process. UCF student-athletes receive specific academic and athletic information at orientation as well

MAKING THE LIST Of the 34 Knights to receive Conference USA Academic Medals in 2009, 14 of those listed were from the rowing team. This honor is given to the select few student-athletes who maintain a GPA of a 3.75 or over during the academic year. as study skills and time management instruction throughout the year. More than 50 computers are available for student-athlete’s use anytime during the academic year. During the 2008-09 academic year, UCF placed a league-record 224 student-athletes on the conference academic honor roll.

TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA Numerous UCF student-athletes reside on campus at the Towers at Knights Plaza, modern apartment-style dormitories on the north side of campus which allow student-athletes to live within close proximity to UCF’s athletics facilities. The apartments feature common kitchen and living room areas as well as four single bedrooms with full-size beds. Each bedroom includes high-speed Internet access, cable television and local phone service. The Towers at Knights Plaza feature 100,000-square feet of retail shops and restaurants. Tenants include Barnes & Noble bookstore, Subway and Knightro’s cafeteria, where UCF student-athletes dine. The apartments are located near the majority of the athletics facilities, including Bright House Networks Stadium, the UCF Arena, The Venue at UCF, Jay Bergman Field, the UCF Softball Complex and the UCF Track and Field and Soccer Complex. The Towers at Knights Plaza are also in close proximity to the Wayne Densch Sports Center and Nicholson Fieldhouse.

APARTMENT-STYLE LIVING

The apartments in the Towers at Knights Plaza feature common kitchen and living room areas as well as four single bedrooms with full-size beds.

SHOPPING CONVENIENCE Students living in the Towers can dine and shop at establishments like Tailgaters Smoked-Grill Restaurant, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Knightro’s Cafeteria, Red Brick Oven Pizza, Jimmy John’s, Subway and Papa John’s.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING/SPORTS MEDICINE The strength and conditioning program is an integral component of UCF’s 16-sport athletic family. The most visible sign of the Knights’ commitment in this area is an 11,200-square foot weight room located in the middle of the Wayne Densch Sports Center. The state-of-the-art facility contains the finest free weight and machine equipment, cardio equipment and treadmills. UCF also houses a weight room in The Venue, which is utilized by the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. Five certified strength and conditioning coaches monitor the progress of UCF’s student-athletes. The UCF sports medicine facilities are fully equipped with the most up to date technology, including a SwimEx aquatic therapy pool, used to aid in advanced rehabilitation of the elite student-athlete. The main athletic training room is located in the Wayne Densch Sports Center with additional locations at The Venue, Jay Bergman Field, the UCF Softball Complex and the brand-new UCF Intercollegiate Rowing Center. The sports medicine staﬀ consists of six fulltime athletic trainers, seven graduate assistant athletic trainers and approximately 60 undergraduate athletic training students. SwimEx resistance pools

oﬀer a complete isokinetic aquatic therapy system - putting rehabilitation programs into a new league. Starting with 0 to 30,000 gallons per minute water flow, patients in initial stages of rehab can begin aquatic therapy sooner due to the buoyancy of water. Aquatic therapy treatment can extend into a full range of training and conditioning.

SWIMEX THERAPY

WELCOME TO ORLANDO UCF students have easy access to one of the world’s most vibrant cities – Orlando. Looking for theme parks, attractions, museums, world-class shopping, great restaurants, golf courses, jogging trails and nature preserves? You can find it all here in Orlando. Orlando is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. In 2007, 48.8 million visitors traveled to the region. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando and Sea World are just a short drive away from the UCF campus. The Kennedy Space Center, state parks and sandy beaches oﬀ the coast of the Atlantic Ocean are also all nearby. With top-notch events occurring year round, Orlando is a premier destination for sports fans. The Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association brought excitement to the city last season with a tremendous run to the NBA Finals. The area is also the home of several professional golf tournaments, including the PGA TOUR Children’s Miracle Classic.

CONFERENCE USA The Knights are a member of Conference USA, a league that features 12 nationally prominent, tradition-rich members in East Carolina, Houston, Marshall, Memphis, Rice, SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UCF and UTEP. The conference’s footprint is concentrated with 12 members in nine states and a combined area population of nearly 17 million. Along with the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC, C-USA is one of the seven conferences having significant representation in the NCAA governance structure. C-USA was formed in 1995 and quickly emerged as one of the nation’s top conferences. The league’s charter members included Charlotte, Cincinnati, DePaul, Houston, Louisville, Marquette, Memphis, Saint Louis, Southern Miss, Tulane, UAB and USF. C-USA began a new chapter in 2005 when its current membership came together to form the new look of the league.