in this issue... 1............................................................................. From the Director 2-4........................................................ 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees 5..............................................................................Baseball Preview 6............................................................................... Softball Preview
Outfielder Tony Hines (left) is one of five seniors leading the 2008 baseball team which hopes to gain its fourth GLIAC postseason tournament berth in the last five years. Hines and classmate Derek Ranck were named American Baseball Coaches Association North Central Region Preseason All-Americans. More baseball on page 5
7................................................Men’s & Women’s Tennis Previews 8......................................................Alumni - Where Are They Now? 9.........................................................90 Foundation Alumni Events 10.....................................................Fall 2007 Academic Honor Roll 11............................................................ Fall 2007 Award Recipients 12-13................................................... Department News and Notes 14-15..........................................Top 100 Accomplishments of 2007 16............................................................................................ Donors
Senior pitcher Molly Yetman will look to follow up on a successful 2007 campaign in which she earned several individual accolades including AllAmerica and GLIAC Player of the Year. Wayne State, the defending GLIAC champion, was ranked 20th by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association in its preseason top 25 poll. More softball on page 6
IBC................................................................................. Warrior Club WARRIOR WITHIN Compiled and edited by the WSU Sports Information Office ASSISTANT A.D./MEDIA RELATIONS Jeff Weiss ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIR. Tom Gorman CONTRIBUTORS Rob Fournier, Director of Athletics Jeff Evans, Assistant A.D./Marketing & Tickets Mekye Phelps, Sports Information Intern Angie Ruth, Director of Development PRINTING Think Arbor - Royal Oak, Michigan PHOTOS Mark Hicks (WestSide Photo), NCAA Photos, Ron Harper, Steve Knoche, Jason Clark, Arinett Ross and Tom Gorman
Among the student-athletes who achieved academic and athletic success last fall is senior center Frank Lietke, who was a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy. The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary community leadership. More awards on page 11
Forty-two (42) student-athletes achieved 4.00 GPAs and another thirty-two (32) earned AllAmerica honors in 2007, a year in which the department garnered its highest overall national finish in school history (24th). These are just three examples of all that WSU Athletics accomplished in the last calendar year. More accomplishments on pages 13-14
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The Wayne State University Department of Athletics announced its all-time top 10 men’s basketball student-athletes as selected in online voting and at Warrior basketball games earlier this season. The men were honored at a ceremony Jan. 25 as the Warriors hosted Gannon University. Pictured from left to right are Ron Hammye (representing the late Russell Lightbody), Allison Tookes (representing Robert Solomon), Art Johnson, Grady Lowry, Tony Goins, George R. Duncan (representing George “Baby” Duncan), George Brown, Marty Letzmann, Raheem Muhammad, Charlie Primas, and Wayne State Director of Athletics Rob Fournier. The women’s top 10 honorees were announced Feb. 16 as Wayne State hosted Grand Valley State. More 90 Foundation events on page 9
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From the Director
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Who Knew? By Rob Fournier
in school history to record 1,000 career rebounds) and Robert Solomon (who holds the record for career scoring average). It was literally a “who’s who” of nine decades of basketball. From those twenty point games of the early years, to NCAA tournament appearances against the likes of
It was a cold, rainy January afternoon
Kentucky and DePaul, to the consistently winning championship teams
— like many before and many to come after.
of head coaches Charlie Parker and Ron Hammye — it was a night of
When the eight young men entered the Central
celebration and reflection.
High School gym that Saturday afternoon,
At the conclusion of that first 1918 season, Coach Holmes and his
they were excited about their new adventure,
team commemorated that basketball premier with a “theatre party” (as it
but not for the history of the moment. That never crossed their minds, or
was described) and a “feed” (they did talk somewhat differently back in
if it did, it was never recorded. Instead it was what has enthralled those
1918). Ninety years later, it was again a night of theatrical significance
in the arena of athletic competition since the first Olympiad — a chance
highlighted by stars of another era.
to test themselves against a like-minded opponent.
Just as that first team could not have imagined their institution
The new (and first) Athletic Director David Holmes had been preparing
almost a century later, so too the honorees probably knew little of their
for the contest for months, albeit he didn’t know who the competition would
predecessors. There were approximately 150 students at Detroit Junior
be. Fittingly, since no one knew anything about this group of young men
College (Wayne State’s earlier namesake) that initial campaign, and that
from Detroit, there was little interest in playing a contest against them.
first season they sold almost 150 season tickets — at a dollar per ticket.
After all, could they even measure up to the competition? It has been a
Holmes was even ahead of his time as a marketer.
regular misjudgment over the years by opponents of a WSU team.
And certainly his stewardship became the foundation of the athletics
Holmes’ charge since that previous fall was to start an athletic
program. But Wayne State athletics has always been more than one
program. The merits, purpose, and advantages of such an undertaking
person. It is seniors who “mentor” first year student-athletes about
had been debated and, the advantages so transparently obvious, the
traditions, sacrifice and hard-work. Those young men and women then
formation was encouraged, not questioned. His ambition was more
“hand-off” that history to succeeding teams, generations and alumni. It
singular (if not daunting) — create a competitive athletic program that
is why the 90 Foundation theme should resonate with so many. What
mirrored the beliefs and mission of the school. Holmes’ design remains
we are today is a direct result of those who have been a part of our past.
remarkably uncontroverted some 90 years later. It is in many ways the
And they will be tomorrow’s legacy.
Wayne State athletic department of today.
Our achievements, be it measured on the field of competition, or
A few weeks ago, we welcomed back the best of the best from these
in less obvious attributes (like hard work, sacrifice, determination, and
short 90 years of basketball. The top ten men’s basketball players were
perseverance), helped to shape lives and became guiding examples
selected by online voting and in-house balloting at games. The likes
to meet the challenges of the future. Obviously, not everyone won a
of the honorees had never been assembled before – George Brown (a
championship while at the corner of Cass and Warren, but everyone, in
member of the NCAA Sweet Sixteen team), George Duncan (single game
one way or another, built the foundation of what we are today, and what
points leader with 50 in 1960), Tony Goins (record holder for career field
we will become, because of their commitment.
goals and career three pointers), Artie Johnson (all-time career leader
Interestingly, only six days after that first basketball game, another
in steals and assists), Marty Letzmann (among the all-time leaders in
Detroit “legend” was born some ninety years ago – Ernie Harwell. If Mr.
scoring, free throws and rebounding), Russell Lightbody (a three-time
Harwell has been the face of major league baseball around here, WSU
captain who led the nation in scoring in 1923-24), Grady Lowry (one of
has been the face of City athletics for just as remarkable a period of
WSU’s all time best in field goals made, free throws made, blocked shots
time. And although a little worn, and maybe even showing an occasional
and steals), Raheem Muhammad (in four years led WSU to 80 victories
“laugh line”, we still look good, because of you who have been a part of
and was the GLIAC Player of the Year), Charlie Primas (the first player
our family for the past 90 years. Welcome home…again.
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
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pierre brown
dave croskey
Pierre Brown was a four-
David Croskey earned
year Wayne State University
five letters (four years
football letterwinner (1998-
in baseball and one in
2001) as a wide receiver.
basketball) in his Wayne
football
baseball
Brown, a native of West
State athletic career.
Bloomfield, was WSU’s top
A native of Fraser, he
receiver his final three seasons earning Associated Press
was a switch-hitting infielder converted to outfielder that
Little All-American and Third Team honors following his junior
helped the Tartars to three consecutive GLIAC titles in 1980-
season in which he set school records with 66 receptions
81-82.
for 1,492 yards and 17 touchdowns. He had at least 100
In his rookie campaign, he led the team in stolen bases
receiving yards in nine contests including a season-high 10
while playing errorless defense. The following season he led
receptions for 232 yards and three touchdowns on Oct. 14,
the squad in both runs scored (31) and stolen bases (21) to
2000, against Hillsdale.
earn Second Team All-GLIAC honors.
A two-time All-GLIAC First Team selection (2000, 2001)
Elected captain in 1981, Croskey batted .303 while playing
and an Honorable Mention All-GLIAC pick in 1999, Brown
in all 39 games. He led the Tartars in runs (45), walks (35)
holds the WSU career records for receiving yards (3,138)
and stolen bases (39), setting the school record and placing
and touchdown receptions (37). He ranked third in all-
amongst the nation’s leaders on a per attempt basis, a mark
purpose yards (3,352) by the time he concluded his collegiate
which remains one of the finest in the country.
career. Brown also held the WSU all-time mark for points and touchdowns until this past season. Following his playing career at WSU, Brown signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions in 2002. In 2003 he had 22 catches for 286 yards and a touchdown in NFL Europe with the Berlin Thunder. A 2004 WSU graduate with a degree in criminal justice, Brown is currently working with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The returning co-captain earned First Team All-GLIAC accolades after batting .336 and leading the team in runs (48), walks (39) and breaking his own stolen base mark with 43 including a streak of 51 straight over two seasons. Croskey was the school record holder for career runs scored (131) for 23 years, while his 112 career stolen bases mark has been the standard for over 25 years and is 39 ahead of the second place total at WSU. He also earned a letter in basketball while playing in 17 games during the 1981-82 campaign. A 1982 WSU graduate with a degree in accounting, Croskey is the founder of a Certified Public Accounting firm and is actively involved in the community and charitable causes. He resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Andrea and their six children.
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neil hick
monique johnson
fencing
basketball
Neil Hick was a four-
Monique Johnson was a
year fencing letterwinner
four-year basketball varsity
(1980-83) at Wayne State
letterwinner (1988-93) at
University.
Wayne State University.
Hick,
a
native
of
Johnson, a graduate
Australia, received an NCAA
of Detroit Osborn High
post-graduate scholarship and completed his master’s in
School, was the 1988-89 GLIAC Freshman of the Year after
education in 1984.
averaging 12.4 points per game and finishing second on the
The 1982 NCAA individual national champion in men’s sabre, Hick was a member of three national championship teams in 1980-82-83. In his freshman season he compiled a 27-6 record and was the Great Lakes Region individual sabre champion for the first of three consecutive seasons.
team in assists (60), steals (55) and blocks (10). The following season she earned Second Team All-GLIAC honors after starting all 28 contests and averaging 15.4 points per game. The 5-6 guard scored in double figures 22 times and recorded 143 assists. After missing all but the first two games of the 1990-
In his national championship year, Hick recorded a 30-1
91 season due to an injury, Johnson started 22 games the
mark, and followed that with another 30 victories in 1982-
following season and led the Tartars with 95 assists and 59
83.
steals, while averaging 11.5 points per game.
A 1982 WSU graduate with a degree in education, Hick is
As a co-captain in 1992-93 she started all 25 games and
currently coaching fencing in addition to teaching at Kardinia
finished second on the squad with 339 points and 44 steals
International College. He was the manager of the Australian
while leading the team in assists (79) and blocks (10).
team from 2000 until 2004 and has coached at both junior and senior World Titles.
WSU’s all-time leading scorer with 1,439 points, she also holds the school record for career field goals made at 568. She currently ranks among WSU’s best in games played (4th/109), assists (4th/382), free throws made (6th/220), and rebounds (10th/540). A 2003 WSU graduate with a degree in marketing, Johnson is currently working for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in the Customer Service Department supporting the Provider community as a Team Leader. She has been with the Blues for nearly 15 years.
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john miele
courtney noble
baseball
softball
John Miele was a four-
Courtney
was
year Wayne State baseball
a four-year Wayne State
letterwinner (1996-99).
softball letterwinner (1996-
Miele, a Melvindale High
99),.
School graduate, was a two-
A native of Kalamazoo,
time First Team All-GLIAC
Noble was a four-time First
selection (1998-99) who was also selected GLIAC Player of
Team All-GLIAC selection. She batted .332 as a senior while
the Year following his senior season in which he batted .424,
leading the squad with 12 doubles and three triples.
second in the GLIAC in 51 games. That season he led the
A two-time Great Lakes Region First Team first baseman,
squad in doubles (21) and total bases (118) while compiling
Noble batted .424 as a junior while setting school records for
more walks (25) than strikeouts (16).
runs scored (47) and walks (24) in a season. The walks total
A three-time GLIAC Player of the Week selection as a
is still a WSU single-season record.
junior, Miele batted .369 in 44 games with five home runs and
In her sophomore campaign, Noble batted .390 with 17
39 runs batted in. As the First Team All-League catcher, he
doubles, 102 total bases and 23 walks. She led the 1996
helped WSU to a GLIAC title while ranking third in conference
squad in hitting with a .365 average.
batting with a .427 mark.
At the time of her graduation, Noble held the school
As a sophomore, Miele batted .385 with 36 RBI in 44
records for career games played (225), doubles (57), total
games and was selected Second Team All-League at
bases (385) and walks (76), while ranking second in runs
catcher.
(156), slugging percentage (.564) and on-base percentage
Miele, a four-year starter, finished his Tartar career first
(.447), third in at bats (682), hits (256), batting average (.375)
overall in games played (178), at bats (552), hits (200),
and home runs (18), fourth in runs batted in (119), and fifth
doubles (44), RBI (154), extra-base hits (62) and total bases
in triples (9).
(294) while ranking second in runs scored (116). He finished with 14 home runs, 61 walks and a career batting average of .362. A WSU graduate in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and again in 2003 with a master’s degree in business administration, Miele currently resides in St. Augustine, Fla. with his wife Melissa.
Noble
A 1999 WSU graduate with a degree in education, Noble is currently a teacher and coach in the metro-Detroit area.
Baseball Preview
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Baseball Squad Sets Sights on GLIAC Tournament and More The 2007 Wayne State baseball team won 10 more games than the previous season and matched its total of GLIAC victories from the 2006 campaign to finish in fifth place. Despite what many would consider a successful year, however, the squad did not necessarily meet all of the goals set by head coach Jay Alexander. “Last season wasn’t necessarily one of disappointment or underachievement, but we felt like something was missing,” says Alexander. One thing that was missing was a berth in the GLIAC postseason tournament, a position the Warriors had earned each of the previous three years. The fourth and final seed went to Mercyhurst, which at 17-11 had two fewer conference losses than Wayne State. “We learned a lot about our team last year, some good and some bad.” WSU has 16 letterwinners returning for the 2008 campaign including a solid core of position players led by ABCA Preseason All-Americans Derek Ranck (Clarkston, Mich.) and Tony Hines (Detroit, Mich./Mumford), as well as 2007 GLIAC Freshman of the Year Ryan LaPensee (LaSalle, Ont./St. Thomas of Villanova). Ranck finished with the second-highest batting average (.403) on the team and eighth-best in the GLIAC during the 2007 season. He had a team- and conference-best 73 hits and, in addition to earning All-GLIAC and All-Region accolades, was named WSU’s Most Valuable Player. Hines, an All-GLIAC and All-Region honoree in 2007, hit .355 last season and led the squad in on base percentage Derek Ranck (.462), runs scored (48), RBI (51), triples (4), total bases (115), and walks (30). He also smacked 11 home runs, two shy of the school record. An Honorable Mention All-GLIAC selection, LaPensee led the Warriors in batting average (.406) and stolen bases (16), and finished second on the team in runs scored (45) a year ago. Brett Witczak (Hudsonville, Mich.) and Matt Cunningham (Gregory, Mich./Chelsea), who along with Ranck and LaPensee were recipients of the Rawlings/ ABCA North Central Region “Golden Glove” award for outstanding defense, help round out a senior class with plenty of firepower as well as defensive skills. Witczak batted .347 with 61 hits (second-most on the team), 37 RBI, and 37 runs scored while committing just three errors in 176 chances at second base (.983). He also helped turn 18 of the team’s 33 double plays. Cunningham, a catcher and two-year team co-captain, had just two errors all season (.989) and batted .260 with 25 hits, 13 walks, and five doubles while matching his career-high with 16 runs batted in.
“These guys are as good as anybody in our league,” says Alexander. “Their talent lies a little bit higher than the norm. Through hard work and their previous experience, I think they’re going to do very well for us.” Charlie Dunneback (Lansing, Mich./Grand Ledge) is looking to make a return to his third base position after injuring his shoulder seven games into last season. He batted .383 for Grand Rapids Community College in 2006 on his way to selections to All-Conference, AllRegion, and All-World Series Tournament teams. Infielders Matthew Williams (Detroit, Mich./Royal Oak Shrine) and Caleb Dalman (Hudsonville, Mich.) helped fill the void on the left side last season. Williams batted .282 and led the team in sacrifice bunts (8), while Dalman batted .253, scored 23 runs, and was hit by a pitch 14 times, a team-high and second-most in the GLIAC. John Skaggs (Adrian, Mich.), who hit at a .319 clip with 11 RBI and played error-free baseball in 32 games a year ago, is the top contender for the vacancy at first base left by four-year starter Jon Weisman who graduated last spring. Additional depth will come from utility player Scott Martin (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer), who started at five different positions last season; Tim George (Quincy, Mich.), a senior who sat out the 2007 campaign after receiving a medical redshirt; and Michael Wiseman (White Lake, Mich./Lakeland), a redshirt freshman who will compete with Cunningham for playing time behind the plate. Newcomers whom Alexander hopes will make a significant impact on the field and in the lineup include transfers Drew Churchward (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer) and Adam Kaminski (Clinton Twp., Mich./Mt. Clemens). Churchward arrived at WSU last year after two seasons with Butte College, but could not play due to NCAA transfers rules. He hit .299 with a .454 slugging percentage in 2006 and was named to the Golden Valley All-Conference Team as a designated hitter. “With Churchward’s versatility, he’s going to be for us what a “sixth man” is in basketball, in that he’ll compete for a spot and be available to give guys a rest,” says Alexander. “He’s fast, smart, and gives us a valuable left-handed bat.” Kaminski batted .397 with 37 RBI and a team-high 12 doubles for Macomb C.C. a year ago. He also went 2-6 on the mound with 32 strikeouts in 45.1 innings. “Adam is a two-way guy. He’s going to vie for our closer position, but could see some time in the outfield or as a DH.” From a pitching standpoint Alexander is, “much more confident than I’ve ever been.” The staff is led by junior Anthony Bass (Trenton, Mich.), a 2007 All-GLIAC First Team selection. He led the Warriors (and tied for the GLIAC lead) with eight victories, finished second in the conference in innings pitched (77.1) and third with a 3.38 ERA during the regular season. Alexander feels that the biggest sleeper in the WSU baseball program is Dane Little (Windsor, Ont./F.J.
Brennan Catholic). The junior left-hander went 3-3 last season and held opposing batters to a .233 average, third-best on the staff. “Dane has exceptional movement and at times he can dominate. As a lefty who can throw 88 miles per hour, he’s putting up draft-type numbers. He just needs to maintain it.” Junior transfer John Kessick (Niles, Mich.) and freshman Tyler Loehr (Brighton, Mich.) are expected to bolster the rotation even further. Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 47th round (1412th overall) of the June 2006 amateur entry draft, Kessick posted an 8-5 record with a 2.66 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 74.1 innings with Lake Michigan College last season, garnering First Team All-MCCAA as well as NJCAA All-Region honors. “Kessick knows how Anthony Bass to pitch,” says Alexander. “He’s going to fit right in.” Loehr went a combined 19-5 over his last two seasons at Brighton High School and batted over .340 both years. He played in back-to-back Division I state semifinals with the Bulldogs. “Tyler has an explosive fastball and a will to win,” says Alexander. While the Warriors open the 2008 season Feb. 2324 at the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge, hosted by Northern Kentucky, they won’t play a game in Detroit until April 5 against Hillsdale. Wayne State will be at home for 21 of its final 29 games, including 17 of its final 19, and its home docket will feature league powerhouses Grand Valley State (April 19-20) and Ashland (May 3-4). “It seems Grand Valley and Ashland are the top two in the league every year, but I’m looking to change that.” The road to the GLIAC Tournament will not be an easy one, as the challenges of playing in an elite league are coupled with a difficult non-conference schedule. Of WSU’s 56 games this season, 48 are against regional opponents, four of which – GVSU, Ashland, Saginaw Valley State, and non-conference foe Southern Indiana – made it to the NCAA Regional last year. Moreover, Southern Indiana went on to the NCAA World Series, a tournament eventually won by the University of Tampa – which WSU will visit March 1516. “If we’re fortunate enough to make it to the Regional or even the World Series, we will have played teams who have been there,” says Alexander. “My ultimate goal is not only to get to the World Series, but win it. I want us to be prepared so that, if we’re good enough, it’s going to happen.”
For more information on Wayne State Baseball, including schedules, results, rosters and news, visit www.wsuathletics.com
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Softball Preview
Veteran Softball Team Ready to Defend GLIAC Title Gary Bryce enters his 27th year at the helm of the Warrior softball program with high expectations, as 14 letterwinners return from his 2007 squad which captured the GLIAC regularseason title (15-5), was the co-GLIAC overall champion, and advanced to the third day of the NCAA Great Lakes Regional tournament. Of the 14 returnees, there are six in both the senior and junior classes along with sophomores Nicole Abel (Kitchener, Ont.) and Stephanie LeClair (Kitchener, Ont.). In addition, Bryce and assistant coach Pat Kent have added infielder Jaci Banton (Richmond Hill, Ont.) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and catcher Rachel Spaccarotelli (Ray, Mich.), a freshman from Romeo High School. Leading the list of returnees is senior AllAmerican Molly Yetman (Cambridge, Ont.), who compiled a 24-5 mark with a school-record 300 strikeouts (the previous mark was 205 set by Amy Thiede in 2000) and a 0.65 earned-run average in over 195 innings. The GLIAC Player
Sarah Berry
of the Year and Great Lakes Region Pitcher of the Year, Yetman was also named to the Daktronics All-America Second Team as well as the NFCA All-America Third Team. “You win with pitching,” stated Bryce. “We hope Molly is able to have another good season. Abel and Lauren Warkentien (East China, Mich.) both pitched some good games last year but we
would like both to improve their consistency. We have three good throwers and they know they are all going to play.” Abel had a 9-5 record and a streak where she won six straight decisions. She tossed a one-hit shutout of Ferris State in GLIAC regular-season title clinching game. Warkentien, who pitched 19.2 innings a year ago while also seeing time in the outfield and as a designated player, won three games and had a staff-best 2.33 ERA in 66 innings as a freshman in 2006. “Molly is not going to sneak up on anybody this year,” added Bryce. “Nicole threw well in the fall against Michigan State and beat Ferris State 40.” The other end of the WSU battery will see senior Sarah Berry (Acton, Ont.) and Spaccarotelli handling most of the duties. Berry was voted to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region First Team in 2007 as an outfielder because current student assistant coach Sarah Kish was handling the catching duties. Berry batted .361 a year ago with 37 RBI and a .399 on-base percentage. Senior Lindsey Perry (Taylor, Mich.), who was also selected to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region First Team in 2007, has started 109 games at first base. She hit .349 with 10 home runs and a .614 slugging percentage last season. “Both Sarah and Lindsey have done a great job for us,” commented Bryce. “They both performed very well last year.” Junior Lisa Seymour (Davison, Mich.), an AllGLIAC Honorable Mention selection a year ago, moves from shortstop to second base, a position she played in 2006. Banton is slated to start at shortstop. She started 42 games in 2007 at IUP, all but one at shortstop. At the hot corner will be senior Robyn Haig (Waterloo, Ont.) and junior Amanda Van’t Wout (Guelph, Ont.). Haig has a .302 career batting average, while Van’t Wout made 50 starts in 2007 at three different positions (35 RF, 11 2B, 4 DP). Bryce has many options when it comes to the outfield. Seniors Meredith Boxberger (Plymouth, Mich.) and Laura Guzman (Royal Oak, Mich.) are joined by juniors Sarah Teller (Chesterfield Twp., Mich.), Laura Maiorana (Clinton Twp., Mich.) and Van’t Wout along with LeClair.
“They all bring something to the table,” said Bryce. “LeClair has great quickness and covers a lot of ground.” Boxberger was an All-GLIAC Honorable Mention team selection in 2007 after batting .318 and starting 57 games. Guzman started 11 times total at all three outfield positions a year ago. Teller also started at all three positions and played errorless defense. Maiorana and junior Katie Golub (Lansing, Mich.) both saw limited action last season.
Lindsey Perry
“I’ve always felt our goal was to win the league,” said Bryce. “When you play in a league, you should try and win the league. I would definitely like to win the NCAAs. If you are going to make it to the College World Series you need to play good competition. That is why we are playing (school such as) Florida Southern, SIUEdwardsville, Lock Haven and Shippensburg. If you can’t compete with these schools, then you shouldn’t go to nationals. The GLIAC is very tough overall. There are a lot of teams that could win it this year.” If everything falls into place this season, the Warriors could qualify for the NCAA tournament for the third straight year and the fifth time in the last seven seasons. Once qualifying is complete, anything can happen in the NCAA regionals.
For more information on Wayne State Softball, including schedules, results, rosters and news, visit www.wsuathletics.com
Men’s & Women’s Tennis Previews
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Women’s Tennis Looks to Continue Streak of NCAA Appearances After qualifying for the NCAA tournament three straight seasons (2005-06-07), 19-year head coach Sheila Snyder knew the 2007-08 campaign would be a challenging one after graduating five student-athletes last May including the top four singles players. This year’s squad has just two returning letterwinners – junior Sargam Bhatt (Canton, Mich.) and sophomore Meghan Luzod (Royal Oak, Mich.) – four freshmen and a transfer. “Last year I was coaching all the seniors,” said Snyder. “Unfortunately this year I am on the opposite side of the fence.” The Warriors compiled a 6-7 overall mark during their fall season including a 4-5 conference ledger but took fourth place in the conference tournament with a 5-2 win over Ashland, a 5-0 loss to Grand Valley and a narrow 5-4 setback to Michigan Tech in a five-and-a-half hour marathon in the third-place match. “We should have had third place (in the GLIAC Tournament) but we are just young and inexperienced. We got nervous and tight, and MTU had veteran players, seniors and juniors, that have played.” WSU struggled in doubles play all fall as the second and third flights combined to go 8-18. The No. 1 doubles tandem of freshmen Sharon Gill (Windsor, Ont.) and Milena Vuksanovic (Pancevo, Serbia) went 8-7 overall.
“The freshmen do not have any experience in playing doubles. They have no concept of doubles play. In singles, they were tough and improved,” added Snyder. “We got a heck of a lot better in singles and in doubles throughout the fall, but we are not anywhere we have to be to be competitive in doubles in our conference. They work hard and they are getting better. I can’t ask for a harder working group of girls and they all have a great attitude.” Gill compiled an 11-4 mark at first singles and was ranked 11th in the region after the fall season in singles play. She also earned First Team All-GLIAC honors, the only Warrior honored with all-league accolades. “Sharon had a lot of tournament experience before college compared to the rest of the freshmen. The whole team made leaps and bounds of improvement from the first match until the end of the conference tournament.” Rookie Deby Correa (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) had a 94 mark at No. 5 singles to earn the second-most singles wins on the team in the fall. Freshman Jennifer Bradford (Detroit, Mich.) won four matches at No. 4 singles. Wayne State, as a team, was ranked sixth in the region at the conclusion of the fall season behind Northwood, Drury, Grand Valley, Indianapolis and Michigan Tech. The Warriors have six matches on their spring break trip to Orlando including a March 10 match versus Indianapolis. WSU will then play at least three matches up
north and needs to have a .500 record plus be ranked in the top eight schools in the region in order to qualify for the NCAA tournament slated for the first weekend in May. Snyder, who earned her 150th coaching victory with WSU’s 8-1 triumph over Saginaw Valley on Sept. 21, 2007, hopes the experience gained during the fall season will lead to more victories in the spring and a fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament.
woMen’s TENNIS 2008 Schedule Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 13 Mar. 23 Apr. 10 May 8-10 May 14-17
vs. Saint Mary’s^ vs. St. Cloud State^ vs. Bentley^ vs. Indianapolis^ vs. Adelphi^ vs. SIU-Edwardsville^ vs. Lake Superior State at Saginaw Valley State at Tiffin NCAA Regionals Campus Sites NCAA Championships Houston, Texas
^Orlando, Fla.
TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
All times Eastern
Men’s Tennis Has High Expectations For 2008 Second-year head coach Dennis Royal, who guided his 2007 team to the second round of the NCAA tournament, is looking for an even better season this spring. “With the addition of a few new players I feel we can improve on what we did last year,” commented Royal. “I also feel that we can make a big impact with our doubles this year. Our goal this year is to finish higher in the GLIAC and also do better at the NCAA Championships.” Returning to the squad is sophomore Antoine Marenaud (Bordeaux, France), who was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year in 2007 by the league coaches. Marenaud was also named to the All-GLIAC First Team. He was 9-8 at No. 1 singles, while also earning nine victories at first doubles with partner Donavon Mitchell. “Antoine, after having played in the top spot last year, has matured and is looking to improve on his record this year,” added Royal. “Donavon is all healed and ready to go. Donnie has worked on his consistency and improved his serve. He should be a force to be reckoned with this year.” Mitchell won 10 matches at second singles to earn Second Team All-GLIAC accolades a year ago. “Alejandro Gomez Martinez (Comitan Chiapas, Mexico) had the best record in singles (14-3) and doubles (10-8) last year. He is a tough competitor and is always willing to give 100%.” Gomez Martinez also was voted to the All-GLIAC Second Team in 2007. Kevin Turnbull (Shelby Twp., Mich.) compiled a 10-5 mark at No. 6 singles in his rookie campaign. “He has matured his game over the summer. With the improvement of his serve over the summer Kevin will definitely be one to watch this season,” said Royal.
“Felipe Fonseca (Sao Paulo, Brazil) sat out last year due to injury but he’s healthy and ready to go. Chris Green (Macomb, Mich.) is back this year after sitting out a year. He is always giving 100% and he’s looking to give whatever is needed in singles or doubles.” Johan Maubacq (Bussy St. Georges, France) is another new addition to the team. “With the power in his game he will be challenge for a top spot this year. He’s fun to watch,” commented Royal. “Marlon Leone (Holly, Mich.) is also new to the squad this year and he will be a big addition to the team. His consistency is just what the team needs. “Eric Szydlowski (Canton, Mich.) is also new this year. He brings us the speed we were lacking. I’m looking for big things out of this freshman,” added Royal. In the lone outside competition in the fall, both Marenaud and Maubacq advanced to the singles round of 16 at the ITA Regional. The spring season started in early February with matches at Illinois-Chicago and Chicago State. The Warriors have five home matches starting with a March 19 visit from Findlay. The Oiler match is the first of three in four days as Michigan Tech (March 21) and Lake Superior (March 22) also travel to Motown. The following weekend WSU plays at Toledo (March 29) before hosting Mercyhurst (March 30). Wayne State visits Grand Valley (April 4) and Ferris State (April 5) before concluding the regular-season with a home match vs. Northwood on April 14. The GLIAC tournament is scheduled for April 19-20 at the Midland Tennis Center. If Royal receives what he is looking for – a better national finish than 2007 – the
Warriors will be participating in the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in five years the first weekend in May. WSU was ranked fifth in the Great Lakes Region in the final fall rankings. The top eight schools in the region qualify for the NCAA tournament. Individually both Maubacq and Marenaud were among the top 15 singles players in the region.
Men’s TENNIS 2008 Schedule Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 24 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 14 Apr. 19-20 May 8-10 May 14-17
at Illinois-Chicago at Chicago State at Indianapolis vs. Bellarmine (@UIndy) at Kalamazoo FINDLAY* MICHIGAN TECH* LAKE SUPERIOR* at Toledo MERCYHURST* at Grand Valley* at Ferris State* NORTHWOOD* GLIAC Tournament Midland, Mich. NCAA Regionals Campus Sites NCAA Championships Houston, Texas
7:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 12:00 PM 3:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM TBA TBA TBA
*GLIAC match All times Eastern HOME MATCHES at Sports Club of West Bloomfield
WARRIOR WITHIN
Alumni - Where Are They Now?
WSU Tennis Alum Pledges Gift For New Courts For WSU and tennis alumnus Darrell Phillips, it’s as if he has never left the University. “I received a fantastic education at Wayne where I spent four terrific years of being a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and playing varsity tennis. The experiences that I had playing competitively are memories that are life-long and those in which I think about quite often. They were always enjoyable,” said Phillips. “It’s one of the best times of my life. Because of that education and those enjoyable memories, I just want to give Wayne something in return.” That is why Phillips has pledged $10,000 to name one of the new tennis courts in his honor. It is a legacy that spans almost 50 years of fond memories. Phillips grew up in Highland Park. He played varsity tennis all four years in high school and was the captain for two years. He received a partial scholarship when he attended Wayne and worked 25-30 hours a week on the campus parking lots to put himself through college. Phillips played tennis from 1955-58, and in that span the Tartars were the President Athletic Conference (PAC) champions all three years while Phillips also won the championships at No. 4 singles and No.3 doubles. “Don Brown and I played No. 2 doubles against University of Detroit, our big arch rival, and set an NCAA record by playing the longest match in NCAA history. The one set was 25-23 (a total of 48 games),” he said. “That was the deciding match to give us the 4-3 victory against University of Detroit.” When asked about his tennis coach, Fred Mulhauser, he told a story about his senior year after they won league championship and everyone won their individual championships as well. “We were so happy that Coach Mulhauser took us to a really nice restaurant to celebrate. I have always really liked clothes and had recently purchased a straw hat that I wore everywhere,” he said. “Of course I came to the restaurant with my hat. I had to put it on the table next to us because there was no room for it on the table.
“We left after dinner and were in the van starting down the entrance ramp to the expressway when I realized that I had forgotten my hat,” he continued. “I yelled, ‘Coach! Coach! My hat! I gotta get my hat!’ Coach Mulhauser backed up on the ramp and turned around so I could get my hat. That’s what I call a very good coach – looking after his players. He was a terrific guy. We had a great time with him.” One of his proudest moments at Wayne was when he was voted best and most versatile athlete by his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi. Phillips graduated from Wayne State in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Management. He later ended up getting his Master of Arts degree in Education as well. He taught at Birmingham Groves and Seaholm High Schools for 20 years and coached the girls’ varsity tennis team at Groves for 10 years. His teams won three league championships and placed fifth, seventh, and eighth in the Class A state finals. Phillips currently resides in Ann Arbor with his wife, Nancy. In his spare time he loves watching all sports as well as his jazz music collection which he has enjoyed since high school. The couple also loves traveling to places such as Las Vegas, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco. “There’s just so much to do in these cities,” he said. He and Nancy also enjoy fine dining at many of the nice restaurants in the area as well as on vacation. With his planned gift, Phillips will become a member of the University’s prestigious Anthony Wayne Society. Gifts by alumni and friends can make a positive impact in many ways on Wayne State University. Carefully planning your investment in the Athletic Department can stretch the value of your gift, enabling you to do much more for our athletic programs than you may think possible. You can give through a bequest in a will or trust, a charitable gift annuity or remaining assets in your retirement fund. For more information on the many ways to support the Athletic Department, contact Angela Ruth at (313) 577-0587 or angela.ruth@wayne.edu.
90 Foundation Alumni Events
WARRIOR WITHIN The Wayne State University Department of Athletics announced its all-time top 10 men’s and women’s basketball players as selected in online voting and at Warrior basketball games earlier this season. The men were honored at a ceremony Jan. 25 as the Warriors hosted Gannon University, while the women were unveiled duing the Feb. 16 contest against Grand Valley State in conjunction with WSU’s participation in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Think Pink” program for breast cancer awareness.
This commemorative desk piece is your free gift when you join the 90 Foundation for a pledge of ninety dollars ($90) Each sport at Wayne State University will be hosting an alumni event as part of the 90 year (1918-2008) celebration of WSU athletics. For more details on these events as they are announced, visit www.wsuathletics.com and click on the 90 Foundation logo. Sport Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Women’s Hockey Baseball Golf M/W Cross Country M/W Tennis Football Softball Volleyball M/W Swimming & Diving M/W Fencing
Date Jan. 24 Feb. 16 Feb. 22 April 19 June 20 Aug. 13 Sept. 10 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 27 Oct. 10 Dec. 7
Event Details All-Time Top 10 Announced All-Time Top 10 Announced / Think Pink “Drain the Lake” - Beat Mercyhurst Doubleheader vs. Grand Valley State TBA TBA Tennis Reunion Tartar/Warrior Day Alumni Game Alumni Reunion Alumni Meet Istvan Danosi/Michigan Open
MEN
WOMEN
George R. Brown (1953-1957)
Mary Carney (1974-77)
George “Baby” Duncan (1954-1960)
Pearly Cunningham (1982-86)
Tony Goins (1995-1998)
Lori Januszkiewicz (1982-84)
Art Johnson (1988-1992)
Monique Johnson (1988-93)
Marty Letzmann (1963-1967)
Delonda Little (1991-95)
Russell Lightbody (1921-1924)
Pam Mahoney (1987-89)
Grady Lowry (1983-87)
Keneisha Moss (2001-03)
Raheem Muhammad (1982-1986)
Liz O’Brien (1980-84)
Charles Primas (1951-1954)
Mary Rogers (1988-92)
Robert Solomon (1970-1973)
Jodi Young (2002-04)
Wayne State Athletics would like to thank the following individuals who have contributed to the 90 Foundation* Rob & Pam Fournier Bill & Kimberly Avery Don Baron Michael Bellovich Greg Boerner Tom Bomberski David W. Borgman Conklin Bray Steve & Zann Breen Fred Cavataio Michael & Sora Chan Jason and Beci Clark Michael Cornelia William & Patricia Cravens Joseph & Patricia D’Avanzo Wrex Diem Paris & Carol DiSanto Steve Domzalski Jeffrey Evans
Nathan Franckowiak Greg Gargulinski Glen & Sara Germain Bernard & Jean Goldstein Tom Gorman Joe & Kristen Gough Matthew & Dawn Hansen Mike & Kimberlei Horn Robert & Deborah Jackson Huston Julian Leonard & Mary Kawecki Caroline Krynak Robert Mabarak Glen Maiden Gordon & Jo Ann Martin Sam McCray, Jr. Crear Mitchell Fred & Irene Mulhauser J. Jay Myers
David Overly Jennifer A. Parks Dennis Purgatori Rodney & Marie Raetzke Mitch Ritter Angela Ruth Dennis & Gail Schaefer Ken Semelsberger Lillian Sizick Bruce & Jeanne Stevenson John Walus William & Linda Watt Jeff & Christy Weiss Larry & Fran Weiss Claude Williams Reverend Terrence Woods Gregory Zemenick, MD PC *As of Feb. 14, 2008
Fall 2007 Academic Honor Roll
WARRIOR WITHIN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S HONOR ROLL
COACH’S HONOR ROLL
(TERM GPA 3.50+)
Baseball Daniel Baird Brady Cooper Matt Cunningham Caleb Dalman Dane Little Tyler Loehr Phil Swanson Michael Wiseman Brett Witczak
R-So. Kinesiology So. Secondary Education GS So. Secondary Education Jr. Special Education Fr. Dentistry Fr. Liberal Arts & Science R-Fr. Accounting Sr. Secondary Education
Brampton, Ont. Allen Park, Mich. Gregory, Mich. Hudsonville, Mich. Windsor, Ont. Brighton, Mich. Rochester Hills, Mich. White Lake, Mich. Hudsonville, Mich.
MEN’S BASKETBALL Bryan Smothers
Fr.
Social Work
Pontiac, Mich.
Women’s Basketball Kim Gear # Chelsea Kouri
Jr. Fr.
Elementary Education Pharmacy
Watervliet, Mich. Clarkston, Mich.
CHEERLEADING Magalie Anthouard Tara Hixson Tiffany Jarois * Dana McKissic Katie Meyer Sara Plesha
Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
Biological Sciences Psychology Biological Sciences Honors Elementary Education Elementary Education Mathematics
Farmington, Mich. Madison Heights, Mich. White Lake, Mich. Southfield, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Taylor, Mich.
Men’s Cross Country Vince Bechard Kevin Christensen Nick Krol Dave Lucas Pat Webster
Accounting Accounting Art Art Pre-Medicine
Dearborn, Mich. Battle Creek, Mich. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Dearborn, Mich. Sterling Heights, Mich.
Women’s Cross Country Tracy Egnatuk GS Lauren Kessler Fr. Pre-Osteopathy Annie Magin Fr. Liberal Arts & Science
Albion, Mich. Ionia, Mich. Richland, Mich.
Men’s Fencing Michal Brichacek * Jakub Gibczynski
R-So. Fr.
Chemistry Biological Sciences
Windsor, Ont. Lodz, Poland
Women’s Fencing Emanuela Bercea Desiree Kelly Zhenya Khilji Natalie Molner Samantha Strassburg
R-Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr.
Biological Sciences Honors Art Liberal Arts & Sciences Psychology Nursing
Dearborn, Mich. Ferndale, Mich. Hamtramck, Mich. Roseville, Mich. New Baltimore, Mich.
Football Andrew Bates Troy Burrell Guye Goodlow Dale Knuth Nolan Martin Mahmoud Mattan Matt Maus Ryan Moulding Greg Oberstaedt Kenny Schmidt Brad Tucker Zach Van Setters
R-Jr. Fr. GS R-Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. R-Jr. R-Fr. R-So.
Kinesiology Physical Therapy Secondary Education Psychology Kinesiology Management Physical Therapy Engineering Liberal Arts & Sciences Social Studies Education Education Marketing
Howell, Mich. Port Huron, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Canton, Mich. Berrien Springs, Mich. West Bloomfield, Mich. Muskegon, Mich. South Lyon, Mich. Whitmore Lake, Mich. Waterford, Mich. Bay City, Mich. Rockford, Mich.
Baseball Anthony Bass Drew Churchward Charlie Dunneback Tim George Tyler Hill Ryan LaPensee Ben Magsig Justin Mazur Derek Ranck John Skaggs
Jr. R-Jr. R-Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. R-So. R-Jr. R-Fr.
Finance Public Relations Mgmt. Information Systems Management Secondary Education Dentistry Pre-Medicine Criminal Justice Electrical Engineering Secondary Education
Trenton, Mich. Ann Arbor, Mich. Lansing, Mich. Quincy, Mich. Mississauga, Ont. LaSalle, Ont. Okemos, Mich. Macomb, Mich. Clarkston, Mich. Adrian, Mich.
Men’s Basketball Emanuel Carter Lorenzo McClelland
Jr. Jr.
Pre-Medicine Interdisciplinary Studies
Detroit, Mich. Oak Park, Mich.
Women’s Basketball Nicole Rogers
Sr.
Finance
Lansing, Mich.
Jr.
Art
East China, Mich.
So.
Psychology
Brownstown, Mich.
Fr. R-Jr. Fr.
Computer Science Accounting Pre-Medicine
Oak Park, Mich. Dearborn, Mich. Harrison Township, Mich.
Women’s Cross Country Kara Kessler Sr. Kristi Werner Fr.
Physical Therapy Psychology
Ionia, Mich. East Jordan, Mich.
Men’s Fencing Joe Fresard Slava Zingerman
Fr. So.
Liberal Arts & Sciences Engineering
Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Ashkelon, Israel
Women’s Fencing Sam Barc Rachel Broderick Justyna Konczalska Persida Popa
R-Fr. Fr. Sr. R-Fr.
Undecided Undecided Journalism Biological Sciences Honors
Clinton Township, Mich. Fraser, Mich. Innsbruck, Austria Dearborn, Mich.
Football Athan Anagonye James Cook William Douglas Matt Faulkner Zach Gibbs Luis Gomez Alan Guy Nick Haggerty Ryan Jonik Josh Kaltsas Will Khoury Jimmy Kinaia Frank Lietke Kenny Loney David Mastin Danny McKae Mike Moynihan Chris Ratcliff John Rehberg Brian Rilley Jon Robinson Ray Rocheleau Brent Wisniewski Steve Wisniewski
So. R-Sr. So. R-Fr. So. R-Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-So. Fr. R-So. R-So. Jr.
Pharmacy Secondary Education Criminal Justice Management Management Special Education Finance Marketing Pre-Medicine Kinesiology Criminal Justice Pre-Medicine Finance Liberal Arts & Sciences Physical Therapy Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Secondary Education Business Administration Marketing Secondary Education Mgmt. Information Systems Management Marketing
Southfield, Mich. Farmington Hills, Mich. Taylor, Mich. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Aurora, Colo. Oxford, Mich. Rochester Hills, Mich. Warren, Mich. Canton, Mich. Riverview, Mich. Canton, Mich. Troy, Mich. Walled Lake, Mich. Novi, Mich. Flint, Mich. Dearborn, Mich. Allen Park, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Taylor, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Newport, Mich. Madison Heights, Mich. Madison Heights, Mich.
Men’s Golf Joe Juszczyk
R-So.
Management
Dearborn Heights, Mich.
Men’s Hockey Derek Bachynski Ryan Bernardi * Jordan Bonneville Jeff Caister * Matt Krug Phil Partyka Stavros Paskaris Kyle Richardson Jeremy Tejchma
Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr.
Management Kinesiology Accounting Liberal Arts & Sciences Marketing Liberal Arts & Sciences Marketing Finance Management
Belle River, Ont. Etobicoke, Ont. St. Agatha, Ont. Mississauga, Ont. Livonia, Mich. Washington, Mich. Dearborn, Mich. San Jose, Calif. Muskegon, Mich.
Women’s Hockey Emily Berzins Melissa Boal Jenny Cameron Amanda Hungle Valery Turcotte Danielle Wilson
Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.
Philosophy Accounting Marketing Marketing Finance Psychology
Fort McMurray, Alb. Pakenham, Ont. Cooper City, Fla. Regina, Sask. Jonquiere, Que. Gravenhurst, Ont.
Softball Nicole Abel Amanda Van’t Wout Molly Yetman
So. Jr. Sr.
Kinesiology Secondary Education Kinesiology
Kitchener, Ont. Guelph, Ont. Cambridge, Ont.
Men’s Swimming and Diving Matt Carlson Fr. A.J. Erard Sr. Alex Guymer Fr. Jamal Roberts R-Jr. Sebastian Rzepa Jr. Justin Shields So. Sean Smith Jr. Matt Victor Fr.
Accounting Public Relations Liberal Arts & Sciences Management Civil Engineering Liberal Arts & Sciences Education Mechanical Engineering
Plymouth, Mich. Troy, Mich. Rochester Hills, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Clinton Township, Mich. Chesterfield, Mich. Auburn, Mich. Chesterfield, Mich.
Women’s Swimming and Diving Cassie Chetosky Fr. Sara Franklin Fr. Meghan Jaworski Fr. Maria Johnston So. Tiffanie Laforet Sr. Jodi Scott R-Sr. Agata Zalewska R-Fr.
Biological Sciences Political Science Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Elementary Education Chemistry Psychology
Shelby Township, Mich. Caro, Mich. Dundee, Mich. Harrison Township, Mich. Tecumseh, Ont. Windsor, Ont. Swietochlowice, Poland
CHEERLEADING Justin Crutchfield Kristin Endres Deanne Molema Ashley Moore Ashley Rocca Men’s Cross Country Chris Johnson Abdullah Saleh John Wurfel
Men’s Golf Bryan Lynch *
So.
Engineering
White Lake, Mich.
Men’s Hockey Ryan Adams * Brett Bothwell Mike Devoney Dylan Exton Kyle Funkenhauser * Jordan Inglis * Chris Kushneriuk * Brock Meadows Derek Punches * Eric Roman Tyler Ruel
Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr.
Management Accounting Management Finance Finance Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Finance Management Liberal Arts & Sciences Management
Deloraine, Man. Red Deer, Alb. Buffalo Grove, Ill. Calgary, Alb. Windsor, Ont. 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. Ottawa, Ont. Mission, B.C. Manchester, Mich. Southfield, Mich. Port Alberni, B.C.
Women’s Hockey Chelsea Burnett Lindsay DiPietro Christine Jefferson * Ashley King * Katrina Protopapas Becky Sonn Tina Vanderhoeven *
So. Jr. So. Sr. So. R-Jr. Jr.
Kinesiology Finance Elementary Education Finance Kinesiology Kinesiology Kinesiology
Ridgeway, Ont. Manotick, Ont. Nepean, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Chatham, Ont. Waupaca, Wis. London, Ont.
Softball Jaci Banton Meredith Boxberger * Robyn Haig Casey Hanes Stephanie LeClair Laura Maiorana * Lindsey Perry * Lisa Seymour Rachel Spaccarotelli Sarah Teller * Lauren Warkentien
So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr.
Secondary Education Management Biological Sciences Marketing Criminal Justice Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Marketing Education Criminal Justice Film
Richmond Hill, Ont. Plymouth, Mich. Waterloo, Ont. Richmond, Va. Kitchener, Ont. Clinton Twp., Mich. Taylor, Mich. Davison, Mich. Ray, Mich. Chesterfield Twp., Mich. East China, Mich.
MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Cauli Bedran So. Ben Dueweke Fr. James Ekleberry So.
Political Science Engineering Political Science
Rio de Janiero, Brazil Macomb, Mich. Rochester Hills, Mich.
Women’s Swimming and Diving Whitney Baker Sr. Erika Barczak * Sr. Natalia Buso Jr. Julie Danaher Jr. Melissa Duff * Jr. Nicole Knoblock Fr. Catherine Leix * Fr. Laura Leix * So. Ashley St. Andrew So.
Psychology Art Marketing Kinesiology Liberal Arts & Sciences Special Education Secondary Education Mechanical Engineering Pharmacy
Trenton, Mich. Williamston, Mich. Sao Paulo, Brazil Allen Park, Mich. Howell, Mich. Macomb, Mich. Flint, Mich. Flint, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich.
MEN’S TENNIS Marlon Leone Antoine Marenaud
Fr. So.
Political Science Management
Holly, Mich. Bordeaux, France
Women’s Tennis Deby Correa Meghan Luzod
MEN’S TENNIS Alejandro Gomez Johan Maubacq Kevin Turnbull
Sr. Fr. So.
Electrical Engineering Engineering Liberal Arts & Sciences
Comitan Chiapas, Mexico Bussy St. Georges, France Shelby Township, Mich.
Fr. So.
Kinesiology Journalism
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Royal Oak, Mich.
Women’s Tennis Ashley Hooper
Jr.
Elementary Education
Orangeville, Ont.
Volleyball Katy Westenberg Gina Zielonka
Fr. Sr.
Psychology Education
Milford, Mich. Sterling Heights, Mich.
Volleyball Katrina Bezak Meg Leone Maureen MacDonald Mallory McEnroe #
10
So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr.
(TERM GPA 3.00-3.49)
Fr. So. Fr. Sr.
Also plays volleyball at WSU
Pre-Medicine Biological Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences Journalism
Milford, Mich. Troy, Mich. White Lake, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Fall 2007 Award Recipients
ON THE FIELD... MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY First Team All-GLIAC Abdullah Saleh R-Jr.
Dearborn, Mich.
WARRIOR WITHIN
IN THE CLASSROOM... AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION GOOD WORKS TEAM ® Alan Guy
Second Team All-GLIAC Kevin Christensen Sr.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Great Lakes All-Region Kevin Christensen Sr. Abdullah Saleh R-Jr.
Battle Creek, Mich. Dearborn, Mich.
Sr.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME DRADDY TROPHY SEMIFINALIST Frank Lietke
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY First Team All-GLIAC Rachelle Malette Jr. (GLIAC Champion) Second Team All-GLIAC Lauren Kessler Fr. Great Lakes All-Region Rachelle Malette Jr. (Regional Champion)
Windsor, Ont.
Ionia, Mich.
Windsor, Ont.
All-America Rachelle Malette Jr. Windsor, Ont. (Fifth Place at NCAA Championship)
FOOTBALL GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year Joique Bell So. RB
Benton Harbor, Mich.
First Team All-GLIAC Joique Bell So. Dante Dunn Jr.
RB CB
Benton Harbor, Mich. Lansing, Mich.
Second Team All-GLIAC Alan Guy Sr.
LB
Rochester Hills, Mich.
Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Muhammad Abdullah R-Sr. Tristan Black Jr. Daryl Graham R-Jr. Frank Lietke Sr. John Rehberg R-Sr. Stan Thornton R-Fr.
OT LB RB C TE CB
Detroit, Mich. Toronto, Ont. Detroit, Mich. Walled Lake, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Cincinnati, Ohio
Rochester Hills, Mich.
Sr.
Walled Lake, Mich.
GLIAC All-Academic Team MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Vince Bechard So. Kevin Christensen Sr. David Lucas Sr. Abdullah Saleh R-Jr.
Dearborn, Mich. Battle Creek, Mich. Dearborn, Mich. Dearborn, Mich.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Tracy Egnatuk GS Kara Kessler Sr. Rachelle Malette Jr.
Albion, Mich. Ionia, Mich. Windsor, Ont.
FOOTBALL Andrew Bates Luis Gomez Guye Goodlow Alan Guy Ryan Jonik Jimmy Kinaia Dale Knuth Frank Lietke Adam Nuckols Trent Pohl Chris Ratcliff John Rehberg Kenny Schmidt Matt Shango Bruno Shkreli Kenny Watson Brent Wisniewski
R-Jr. R-Sr. GS Sr. So. R-Fr. R-Sr. Sr. R-So. So. R-Fr. R-Sr. R-Sr. So. R-So. R-Fr. R-So.
Howell, Mich. Oxford, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Rochester Hills, Mich. Canton, Mich. Troy, Mich. Canton, Mich. Walled Lake, Mich. Waterford, Mich. Lansing, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Waterford, Mich. West Bloomfield, Mich. Livonia, Mich. Dayton, Ohio Madison Heights, Mich.
WOMEN’S TENNIS Sargam Bhatt Meghan Luzod
Jr. So.
Canton, Mich. Royal Oak, Mich.
VOLLEYBALL Meg Leone Gina Zielonka
So. R-Sr.
Troy, Mich. Sterling Heights, Mich.
Alan Guy
Mayssa Bazzi
Daktronics Inc. All-Northwest Region First Team Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Northwest Region Second Team Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. Third Team Dante Dunn Jr. CB Lansing, Mich. D2Football.com Honorable Mention All-America Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich.
WOMEN’S TENNIS First Team All-GLIAC Sharon Gill Fr.
Windsor, Ont.
VOLLEYBALL Second Team All-GLIAC Mayssa Bazzi Jr.
LIB
Dearborn, Mich.
Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Kim Gear Jr. MB
Watervilet, Mich.
Kevin Christensen
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Department News and Notes
WARRIOR WITHIN WSU Athletics Hosts Letterwinners Reception
Malette Earns GLIAC Commissioner’s Award
The Wayne State University Department of Athletics hosted the Fall 2007 First
Wayne State junior cross country runner Rachelle Malette (Windsor, Ont.) was
Year Letterwinners Reception on Dec. 11 in the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame
among six female student-athletes selected to receive the Fall 2007 Great Lakes
Exhibit at the Matthaei Center.
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Awards for Academic and
Hall of Famer and former Tartar football standout Joe Gough, as well as
Athletic Excellence.
athletic director Rob Fournier, addressed the 45 student-athletes who were
The inaugural awards, sponsored by Meijer, Inc., will
receiving their first varsity letter at Wayne State. Head coaches Rick Cummins,
be presented after the Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic
Ernie Gilbert, and Paul Winters were also on hand to present the jackets to their
seasons to six male and six female student-athletes that
respective team members.
excel both in the classroom and on the fields of play. Malette is a pharmacy major who holds a 3.51 GPA (4.0
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
scale). She has been named to the GLIAC All-Academic
Shawn Gremban
Chris Johnson
Nick Krol
Team twice and has been a member of the WSU Athletic Director’s Honor
Omar Saidi
Chris Tassen
Pat Webster
Roll. Malette earned 2007 All-American Honors with a fifth place finish at the
John Wurfel
NCAA Championships. She placed first at both the GLIAC and NCAA Division II Regional Championships this year, winning the races by 35 seconds and 20 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
seconds, respectively. Other female student-athletes receiving the award include Melissa Bartlett
Brittany Colley
Lauren Kessler
Annie Magin
Mandi McCullah
Kristi Werner
Allison Wykle
Andrew Bates
Travis Campbell
Brandon Cooper
Marc Cuddeback
Cornelius Dillard
David Dunomes
Matt Faulkner
Zack George
Guye Goodlow
Daryl Graham
Nick Grundy
Aaron Higginbottom
cutting ceremony to unveil its new Academic Area at the conclusion of the
Keman Jacobs
Neil Mitchell
Anthony Morasso
women’s basketball game Jan. 24 against Gannon.
David Mosley
Mike Moynihan
Jared Nicholls
Andrew Pack
Chris Ratcliff
Ed Sanders
Matthaei Complex, includes offices, a computer lab,
Wendell Thompson
Stan Thornton
Kenny Watson
and a study room which has been named after Barry
(Hillsdale), Rebecca Heintzman (Mercyhurst), Amy Palmgren (Michigan Tech), Katy Tafler (Grand Valley State), and Lynsey Warren (Ashland).
FOOTBALL
WSU Athletics Dedicates Academic Area The Wayne State University Athletic Department held a dedication and ribbon
The new facility, located on the North side of the
and Elin Becker (pictured right). VOLLEYBALL
Becker, who earned his bachelor’s degree from
Mayssa Bazzi
Katrina Bezak
Kim Gear
Wayne State in 1968 and his master’s in 1999, worked for the University Advising
Marcie Hill
Maureen MacDonald
Mallory McEnroe
Center for 38 years, spending the last 10 assisting student-athletes until his
Mariel VanOverbeke
Katy Westenberg
retirement in 2007.
Softball Ranked 20th In Preseason Poll The Wayne State softball squad was ranked 20th by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association in its preseason top 25 poll, as voted on by eight NCAA Division II head coaches representing each region. The Warriors are coming off a 41-17 campaign which included the GLIAC regular-season title, GLIAC cochampionship (season and tournament combined) and a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. WSU has qualified for the NCAA tournament the last two seasons and three of the last five years including an Elite Eight (College World Series) appearance in 2003 under head coach Gary Bryce (pictured right), who is entering his 27th year with the Warriors. The GLIAC is represented by three teams in the top 25 with Grand Valley The Wayne State University Fall 2007 First Year Letterwinners
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State picked 13th and Ferris State selected 25th.
Department News and Notes King Named Finalist For Hockey Humanitarian Wayne State University senior women’s ice hockey player Ashley King (Winnipeg, Man.) was named one of a record eight finalists from 22 NCAA
WARRIOR WITHIN Warriors Announce 2008 Football Schedule Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier recently announced the 2008 Warrior football schedule.
college hockey players nominated for the 2008 Hockey
“It’s exciting for our fans to anticipate six home games with opponents with
Humanitarian Award. Presented by BNY Mellon Wealth
whom we have all become familiar,” said Fournier. “There is no doubt year after
Management, the award is presented to college hockey’s
year the GLIAC is one of the toughest football conferences in the country. The
finest citizen.
2008 schedule promises that competitive challenge ... and the best of what
Each finalist will be interviewed by members of the
embodies intercollegiate football.”
selection committee. The 13th recipient of the Hockey
With the addition of Tiffin, and the loss of Gannon and Mercyhurst, each
Humanitarian Award will be selected from the group of
GLIAC school will play 10 of the other 11 members in 2008. The lone institution
finalists and named in a ceremony held in conjunction with the NCAA Skills Competition and Hobey Baker Award on Friday, April 11 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado during the 2008 NCAA Frozen Four.
not on WSU’s schedule is Michigan Tech. The Warriors open the slate with a non-conference match-up against the Mercyhurst Lakers. The following weekend WSU travels to Saginaw Valley for the first GLIAC contest for new Cardinal head coach Jim Collins.
Tigers Caravan Rolls Through WSU The 2008 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan made a stop at the Matthaei Complex on the Wayne State athletic campus on Monday, Jan. 14. Fans and student-athletes packed the Matthaei gymnasium to hear from Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, bullpen coach Jeff Jones, pitchers Nate Robertson and Clay Rapada, and all-time great Willie Horton. FSN
Wayne State returns home to face the Indianapolis Greyhounds before a trip to Findlay to face the Oilers. Newest GLIAC member Tiffin travels to Adams Field for the first time since 1986 to close out September. The Warriors begin October with a trip to Ashland prior to a home contest Oct. 11 vs. Northern Michigan, the Wildcats’ first visit to Motown since 2004. Following a trip to Ferris State, WSU concludes October at home versus Hillsdale. Wayne State visits Northwood the first weekend in November before completing the regular-season with a home contest against Grand Valley.
Detroit broadcaster Rod Allen was on hand as well to Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Aug. 30
Mercyhurst
Adams Field
Noon
Think Detroit/PAL; Harvey Hollins III, Wayne State University Vice President
Sept. 6
Saginaw Valley State
Wickes Memorial Stadium
for Governmental Affairs; and Wayne County Executive, the honorable Robert
Sept. 13
Indianapolis
Adams Field
Ficano.
Sept. 20
Findlay
Donnell Stadium
Sept. 27
Tiffin
Adams Field
entertained the crowd with Detroit Tigers trivia, giving away prizes to the winners.
Oct. 4
Ashland
Wickes Memorial Stadium
Fans were also treated to a video highlighting the 2007 season.
Oct. 11
Northern Michigan
Adams Field
Oct. 18
Ferris State
Top Taggart Field
Oct. 25
Hillsdale
Adams Field
Nov. 1
Northwood
Hantz Stadium
TBA
Nov. 8
Grand Valley State
Adams Field
Noon
mediate the event. Other guest speakers included Dan Varner, CEO of
Prior to the Caravan’s arrival, public address announcer Bobb Vergiels
TBA Noon TBA Noon TBA Noon TBA Noon
Domzalski Joins WSU Athletic Training Staff Steve Domzalski, an employee of the Oakwood Health System, joined the Wayne State staff as an assistant athletic trainer in January 2008. Domzalski came to WSU after spending eight years as the clinical director with Dwight Orthopedic rehabilitation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Eastern Michigan in 1994 and his master’s in physical therapy from Wayne State in 1999. Domzalski also served three years at WSU as a volunteer assistant trainer. Domzalski was certified as a strength and conditioning Tigers manager Jim Leyland poses with Wayne State head baseball coach Jay Alexander at the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan in January.
specialist in 2001 and received his athletic training certification (ATC) in 2004. He and his wife Lynn live in Grosse Pointe with their son Benjamin.
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WARRIOR TopWITHIN 100 Accomplishments 1.
Wayne State had its highest overall national finish in school history, placing twenty-fourth (24th) in the nation.
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Former softball student-athlete Meghan Misiak was honored as the David Henry Award recipient for the 2006-07 graduating class.
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Men’s swimming was third in the nation matching the best national finish ever for the swimming program since 1941 when WSU finished behind Michigan and Yale (and tied Ohio State).
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As part of the athletic department’s statewide television agreement, ten (10) WSU athletic contests were shown live throughout Michigan and parts of Indiana including: football, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s ice hockey.
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In the combined winter and fall terms of 2007, WSU had forty-two (42) student-athletes achieve a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
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The fencing team finished eighth (8th) in the country, its highest finish since 1993. Of the six individual Division I national titles, Wayne State won two – Anna Garina and Slava Zingerman, both in the epee.
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Fencer Anna Garina and men’s basketball’s Kris Krzyminski were named the EDS Female and Male Student-Athletes of the Year. Garina was a three-time Division I national champion while Krzyminski was an All-American and led the conference in scoring.
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Women’s hockey student-athlete Peyton Patterson became the first WSU student-athlete to be honored with a Division I Degree Completion Award.
Junior Molly Yetman was named the Conference Player of the Year and the National Player of the Week two weeks in a row after tossing a perfect game (first in WSU history) and adding 23 scoreless innings the following week. It is the only time in the history of WSU softball that a Warrior student-athlete was the nation’s top player. At the end of the season, she was named a Second Team All-American after going 24-5 with a 0.65 earned run average.
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As part of the association with Think Detroit/PAL, various camps, clinics and educational activities were arranged at the athletic campus with WSU coaches and student-athletes.
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Women’s ice hockey student-athlete Ashley King was one of the national representatives from across the country selected to attend the NCAA Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Athletics launched a partnership with B2 Networks to broadcast live video/audio via the Internet of WSU athletic events.
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In the fall of 2007, student-athletes committed 1,428.5 volunteer hours to various community service outreach programs.
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The men’s and women’s cross country teams both qualified for the NCAA championships, with the women finishing 14th and the men placing 19th in the nation.
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Baseball student-athlete Kyle Hill and football/baseball student-athlete Dan Barnes were awarded prestigious Division II Degree Completion Scholarships for their scholastic, athletic and community achievements.
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At the Academic Recognition Banquet in April, 134 student-athletes were recognized for achieving a GPA of 3.50 or better in the fall term and/or earning a fouryear degree.
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A school record thirty-two (32) student-athletes were named All-American including: Erika Barczak (diving), Cauli Bedran (swimming), Joique Bell (football), Per Bergstrom (swimming), Bruno Blanco (swimming), Cayce Bolt (diving), Jenni Culbertson (cross country), Julie Danaher (swimming), Melissa Duff (swimming), A.J. Erard (swimming), Dan Fleming (diving), Anna Garina (fencing), Katie Harrigan (swimming), Elaina Hogle (swimming), Ryan Johnson (golf), Justyna Konczalska (fencing), Kris Krzyminski (basketball), Laura Leix (swimming), Matt Leix (swimming), Rachelle Malette (cross country), Tiago Oliveira (swimming), Luiz Pacheco (swimming), Marek Petraszek (fencing), Sebastian Rzepa (swimming), Ashley St. Andrew (swimming), Venessa Torres (diving), Chris Totten (diving), Christer Tour (swimming), Jared Troyer (swimming), Guilherme Veiga (swimming), Molly Yetman (softball), and Slava Zingerman (fencing).
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Women’s cross country runner Rachelle Malette earned her second consecutive First Team AllGLIAC honors after winning the conference meet, while Lauren Kessler was a Second Team All-GLIAC selection.
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The sixth largest home football crowd (4,823) in WSU history attended Homecoming.
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Seven members of the 2006-07 Wayne State women’s swimming and diving team were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team – seniors Mandy Burton and Erin Hill, redshirt juniors Jodi Scott and Amber Staudacher, juniors Erika Barczak and Tiffanie Laforet, and redshirt freshman Jenny Howe.
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Senior women’s ice hockey student-athlete Ashley King was one of five national finalists for the prestigious John Wooden Citizen Cup, awarded for leadership, academic achievements, service to the community and athletic success.
of 2007
Rachelle Malette had the highest national finish of any female cross country runner in WSU history, finishing fifth in the country, and was also named an All-American and recognized as one of the only six conference Fall student-athletes honored with the Commissioner’s Award. Swimming and diving head coach Sean Peters was honored as the Men’s Coach of the National Championship Meet in addition to earning his sixth consecutive GLIAC Men’s Coach of the Year award and second straight GLIAC Women’s Coach of the Year honor.
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Athletics raised $821,148 in total revenue – the highest one-year total in its history. The seven-year total (2000-07) is now $5,376,596.
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In the latest federally-mandated NCAA graduation rate, WSU student-athletes earned a five-year university degree at a 17% higher average than the similarly compared campus population.
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The men’s and women’s swimming teams both repeated as GLIAC champions. The 830 points accumulated by the men was the second most in conference history.
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The WSU athletic website (launched in 2002) received over 12 million page views in 2007.
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Women’s swimming had its highest national mark ever, finishing tenth (10th) in the country.
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Softball captured the regular season GLIAC title, as well as its second consecutive conference championship, and advanced to the NCAA Regional.
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The golf team won the NCAA In-Season Regional to advance to the NCAA Super Regional. Brett Hudson was the medalist (top finisher) in the regional competition.
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Athletics extended its radio broadcast agreement with WDTK, and men’s ice hockey was added to the existing full complement of football and men’s basketball games.
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Mike Horn was named the GLIAC Coach of the Year while junior Ryan Johnson was named the conference Player of the Year.
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Head softball coach Gary Bryce was named the GLIAC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year and ninth time in his WSU career.
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Rick Cummins was honored as the GLIAC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.
Five members of the women’s basketball squad were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team. Senior Bethany Mesko earned her third straight academic honor, while classmate Cherita Smith picked up her second academic award. Junior Nicole Rogers was also a second time honoree while sophomores Jessica Howard and Chastidy Miller were selected to the team for the first time.
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Two student-athletes were inducted into the prestigious David Mackenzie Honor Society – softball studentathlete Meghan Misiak and women’s basketball student-athlete Bethany Mesko.
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Women’s hockey head coach Jim Fetter was named College Hockey America (CHA) Co-Coach of the Year.
Twelve student athletes from the 2006-07 Wayne State men’s hockey team were named to the CHA AllAcademic Team, marking the highest number of WSU honorees since 15 Warriors were named to the squad in the 2000-01 season. The selections included four student-athletes selected for the third time: Matt Boldt, Taylor Donohoe, Adam Drescher, and Will Hooper. The others were Jason Bloomingburg, Nate Higgins, Matt Krug, Mark Nebus, John Nogatch, Stavros Paskaris, Derek Punches, and Adam Smith.
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For the second consecutive year, athletics finished the year with a budget surplus.
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Lance Chamberlain (golf) was honored as one of the two conference recipients of the GLIAC PostGraduate Scholarship.
Six members of the Wayne State men’s swimming and diving team were named to the GLIAC AllAcademic team – senior Bruno Blanco, senior Luiz Pacheco, juniors David Fontecchio and Matt Leix, redshirt sophomore Jamal Roberts, and sophomore Per Bergstom.
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Women’s tennis advanced to the NCAA tournament for the third straight year.
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Volleyball libero Mayssa Bazzi was featured in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.”
Athletics unveiled the 90 Foundation – a celebration of 90 years of WSU athletics – at Homecoming with events to continue through 2008.
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Men’s tennis player Antoine Marenaud was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year and was named to the All-GLIAC First Team, while Donavon Mitchell and Alejandro Gomez were named to the Second Team and Ryan Buck earned All-GLIAC Honorable Mention accolades.
For the sixth time in seven years the women’s basketball team qualified for the conference postseason, as did the men for the fifth time in six years.
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In the NCAA’s Division I measurement tool of monitoring progress toward an undergraduate degree (APR), both women’s ice hockey at a .985 rating and men’s hockey at .964 had laudatory marks.
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Football student-athlete Alan Guy was honored as the National Football Foundation Division II Scholar Athlete of the Year for the state of Michigan and as a member of the American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his community service, classroom performance and athletic achievement. The athletic department held a professional development night that focused on a number of career strategies including: resume writing, interviewing skills, being an entrepreneur, graduate school enrollment and a job fair. The event featured a number of corporate sponsors of athletics. Eleven members of the Wayne State women’s hockey team were named to the CHA All-Academic Team – three-time selection Laura Monk; two-year honorees Jenny Cameron, Ashley King, Tiffany Thompson, Valery Turcotte, Danielle Wilson and Becky Sonn; and first-year selections Melissa Boal, Lindsay DiPietro, Tina Vanderhoeven and Stephanie Rees. Kris Krzyminski was selected to participate in the inaugural Collegiate Basketball Invitational in which the top Division II and III seniors were part of a showcase of potential professional basketball selections. Over the past year, fifty-two (52) student-athletes have participated in the S.M.A.R.T.S. mentoring program for area youth.
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Kris Krzyminski was selected as an All-American by “Division II Basketball Bulletin.”
54.
The first-ever Letterwinners Reception/Presentation was held in the Hall of Fame foyer to recognize and award first-year letter recipients in football, cross country, and volleyball.
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Seventeen members of the 2007 football team were named to the GLIAC All Academic team: Andrew Bates, Luis Gomez, Guye Goodlow, Alan Guy, Ryan Jonik, Jimmy Kinaia, Dale Knuth, Frank Lietke, Adam Nuckols, Trent Pohl, Chris Ratcliff, John Rehberg, Kenny Schmidt, Matt Shango, Bruno Shkreli, Kenny Watson and Brent Wisniewski.
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With the corporate support of the Oakwood Healthcare System, athletics added an additional full-time certified athletic trainer.
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“Think Pink” promotional activities were held throughout the year including the “Pink W” on uniforms and special outreach awareness on breast cancer.
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Baseball outfielder Ryan LaPensee was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year.
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Two members of the 2007 volleyball team were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team: sophomore Meg Leone and senior Gina Zielonka.
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Wayne State University senior guard Kris Krzyminski was named to the GLIAC men’s basketball AllAcademic team.
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Women’s basketball student-athlete Bethany Mesko was selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District Third Team.
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Senior cross country runner Jenni Culbertson was named an Academic All-American and was voted to the 2007 CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Academic All-District IV First Team.
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WSU athletics held and coordinated a concert series in conjunction with the football season featuring appearances by the Mega 80’s, Larry Lee and the Back in the Day Band, and the Spirit of ’76.
Eight members of the Wayne State baseball team earned All-Conference honors including: First Team All-GLIAC selections Jon Weisman, Derek Ranck, Tony Hines, and Anthony Bass; Second Team honorees Brett Witczak and Kyle Hill; and Honorable Mention selections Ryan LaPensee and Bob Schmidt.
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Football stadium renovations continued with the additions of handicap accessibility walks, brick facing and exterior painting.
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Student-athletes hosted a car wash to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and finished second in the conference for funds raised for the organization.
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A throw-back 1970s promotion, including tie-dye shirts and afro wigs, was held as part of the “Way Cool Weekend” involving volleyball, basketball, and football games.
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The WSU cheerleaders earned a bid to compete at nationals after their qualifying performance at the University of Kentucky.
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Athletics held Armed Forces Day at Adams Field in conjunction with the last football game that included a flyover by two F-16s and parachutists.
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Student-athletes collected and donated toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.
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The fourth annual Women’s Run/Walk for Health was held at the Matthaei Athletic Complex with a course throughout campus.
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WSU successfully hosted the second-ever on-campus graduation at Adams Field.
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Men’s hockey player Dan Iliakis was named to the All-CHA Second Team, becoming the fifth WSU defenseman in history to earn a spot on one of the league’s top postseason teams.
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Student-athletes raised money to purchase clothing for the St. Leo’s shelter.
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The President’s annual golf outing in support of athletics was held at the Country Club of Detroit for the first time.
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Gold Rushes I and II were successfully marketed to the WSU campus population with giveaways and participation activities.
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Noted NCAA and nationally-reknown alcohol education speaker Mike Green presented two seminars – one for returning student-athletes and one for first-year athletic team members.
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Women’s hockey student-athlete Melissa Boal was named to the First Team All-CHA for the second time in her career, while Sam Poyton and Tegan Schroeder received All-CHA Second Team honors.
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Two women’s tennis student-athletes were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team: junior Sargam Bhatt and sophomore Meghan Luzod.
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Six softball players were named to All-GLIAC teams including: Molly Yetman who earned Player of the Year and First Team All-GLIAC accolades along with Sarah Kish and Sarah Berry; Second Team selection Lindsey Perry; and All-GLIAC Honorable Mention selections Meredith Boxberger and Lisa Seymour.
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Keith Anleitner (football), Naif Baidoon (baseball), Michael Newsted (baseball), Jennifer Smith (softball), and Cliff Russell (Honor Award) were inducted as the 32nd Hall of Fame class in WSU history.
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Major League Baseball awarded a grant to athletics to assist in community development of baseball.
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In conjunction with Radio Station WOMC, athletics held “Doc” Andrews Night in honor of long-time sports announcer and WSU Hall of Fame member Mark Andrews.
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Nine football student-athletes were distinguished with All-Conference honors. Joique Bell was voted GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year and was a First Team selection along with Dante Dunn. Alan Guy was Second Team All-Conference while six studentathletes received Honorable Mention recognition: Muhammad Abdullah, Tristan Black, Daryl Graham, Frank Lietke, John Rehberg and Stan Thorton.
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Women’s hockey had its best CHA postseason tournament ever.
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Ashley St. Andrew was named GLIAC Women’s Swimming Co-Freshman of the Year.
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Women’s tennis player Sharon Gill was named First Team All-GLIAC.
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The average game attendance for football was the highest since 1979.
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Athletics unveiled the administrative mentoring program (M.A.P.) for first-year student-athletes to assist with the initial transition to college.
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The weight room expansion continued to include the addition of office space and new cardiovascular equipment.
Former football student-athlete Ryan Oshnock was named to the National Football Foundation National Honor Society.
Women’s volleyball player Mayssa Bazzi was selected to the All-GLIAC Second Team while Kim Gear was named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team.
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Four members of the 2007 men’s cross country team were selected to the GLIAC All-Academic team: seniors Kevin Christensen and Dave Lucas, redshirt junior Abdullah Saleh, and sophomore Vince Bechard.
Men’s cross country runner Abdullah Saleh earned First Team All-GLIAC honors for the second time in his career and Kevin Christensen earned Second Team All-GLIAC honors for the second time.
Athletics continued the “Football Futures Day” by announcing the recruiting class of 2007 in conjunction with a basketball game. The day included a reception, prospect highlight presentation and donor invitation.
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Athletics held the first-ever Reverse Raffle and generated nearly $20,000 in scholarship.
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Wayne State men’s basketball player Kris Krzyminski was voted to the GLIAC South Division First Team while Jason Saddler was named to the GLIAC South Division All-Defensive Team.
100. Student-athlete volunteers hosted a fieldday for University Prep Elementary School on campus including athletic activities and education programming.
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Three baseball student-athletes were named to the NCAA All-Region Team – Jon Weisman, Tony Hines and Ryan LaPensee.
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Three members of the 2007 women’s cross country team were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team: graduate student Tracy Egnatuk, senior Kara Kessler, and junior Rachelle Malette.
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The Wayne State University Department of Athletics would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of Warrior Athletics. These gifts help to provide scholarships, upgrade equipment and facilities. This list includes donations of $100 and more made to the Department of Athletics during the 2007 calendar year. There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising futures of Wayne State’s student-athletes and athletic programs. Please see the inside back cover of this magazine for gift-giving clubs and the benefits associated with supporting athletics. For more information, please call the Athletic Department at 313-577-4280. All-American Club ($5,000+) A Champion Vision, Inc. Mr. Paul Arslanian Mr. and Mrs. Barry Becker Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Mr. Jack K. Cotton Enterprise Rent-A-Car Jessie Johnson Marriott Hotel-Renaissance Center National City Bank Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. Dr. Irvin D. Reid The Romine Group Salem Communications Turner Construction Company United Parcel Service, Inc. DIRECTOR’S CLUB ($2,500-$4,999) Mr. Edward J. Bernier Capital Waste, Inc. Checker Sedan E.L. Bailey & Company, Inc. Mr. Phillip Emery Jackson Consulting Group, LLC Mr. Mark E. Limback Captain’s Club ($1,000 - $2,499) Dr. Paul E. Andrews Mr. William T. Avery Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Mr. Matthew P. Bechard Bianco Tours Blaze Contracting, Inc. Mr. Clifford A. Brown Bucalo Drywall and Painting, Inc. Mr. Alan H. Case Mr. Bruce Christensen Mr. Carl E. Code, Jr. Comerica, Incorporated Mr. David M. Croskey DBT Promotional Marketing Group Mr. Wrex R. Diem Mr. David Egnatuk Robert J. Fournier Ms. Heide M. Gern Ms. Nabeleh Ghareeb Gilbane Hamilton Anderson Associates Mr. Robert M. Jackson Mr. James E. Jenkins Kowalski Sausage Company, Inc. Leonard & Mary Kawecki Mr. Michael A. Kneale Ms. Clara Kuntz Dr. Steven M. Lash Dr. Leslie L. Lemak L.T.K. Electrical Construction, Inc. Mrs. Renee Malette Manno Clothing & Tailoring Mrs. Denise A. Mazur Mr. Charles L. McKelvie Bhavna Mehta Mr. Thomas S. Milanov OfficeMax Incorporated Peterson Glass Company Mr. Charlie Primas Mr. James Rowley Mr. Edgar A. Scribner Mr. Blair Stanicek Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. Sync Technologies, Inc. Ms. Joanna Thompson Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull, Inc. Mr. Charles E. Turnbull Walbridge Aldinger Company Mr. William Wilkinson Varsity Club ($500 - $999) Mr. James A. Alexander III Mr. David Anderson Mr. Mark Avery AVI Foodsystems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward Bass Ms. Melissa A. Boyle Mr. T.R. Brown Mr. Gary Bryce Mr. Michael Charles Buslepp Mr. Frederick A. Cavataio Ms. Jennifer K. Culbertson Mr. Dale A. Dalman Mr. Tom W. Dunneback Eaton Yale Company E-B Foundation El Paso Corporation D.E. Evans Custom Construction Co. Mr. Craig S. Fowler Mr. Thomas George Ms. Patricia Gergics Mr. G. Guy Mr. James P. Hayes Ms. Laura A. Hendrick Mr. Larry Hill Mr. James J. Hopson Mr. Benjamin P. Hudson Mr. George P. Juszczyk Ms. Sarah Marie Kearfott Justin Kessler Kroger Co. Mr. Jeffrey M. LaPensee Mr. Holger M. Letzmann Greg and Fran Lietke Mr. Dennis Little Mr. David A. Lucas Mr. Richard M. Marsack McNish’s Sporting Goods & Trophies, Inc. James H. Mulchay III Mr. Frederick A. Mulhauser James O’Dette Mr. Enrico Odorico Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Pallas Mr. Mark R. Partogian Mr. Christ Petrouleas Mr. Russell J. Pidsosny Mr. Michasel Pinkleton Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori Ms. Michele Ranck Mr. Marie A. Randolph Mr. Mitchell L. Ritter Mr. Richard Roman
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Mr. Abdullah Saleh Schreiber Corporation Mr. Kenneth L. Semelsberger Cary S. Smith-McGehee Total Cleaning Systems LLC Mrs. Mary Jane Toth Joseph Verellen Wealth Management Services Ms. Patricia White Mr. Thomas Wiseman Green and Gold Club ($250-$499) The Atheneum Hotel Mary Baidoon Mr. Naif Baidoon Mr. R. Edward Bass Cami Beaudoin Mr. Timothy J. Bechard Mr. Robert M. Berce Mr. Gary M. Bice Mr. Thomas G. Bomberski Mr. Gregory M. Brecht Mr. Steve Breen Brown Realty Mr. George R. Brown Leslie Brown, Jr. Mr. Stephen Burnett Mrs. Bonnie Carey Mr. Stephen A. Ciccarelli Mr. Jason E. Clark Mr. Frank M. Cudillo Mr. Ryan Cue Gerald and Diane DiPaola Mr. Joe DiPietrantonio Patrick and Emily DiPietro Dold, Spath, McKelvie, and Deluca, PC Mr. Roy L. Dudas Mr. Richard F. Etner, Jr. Furniture Installations, Inc. Mr. Joseph A. Garcia Mr. Randy German Mr. William L. Green Kenneth and Cheryl Grundy Ms. Manda Gunter Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hungle Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jachym Charles Jefferson Mr. Frank Jeney JMJ Distributors Mr. Daniel Kapadia Ms. Kara Anna Kessler Mr. John King Robyn Kish Ms. Keri A. Krzemien Ms. Kathy G. Kustron London Major Appliance Service Ltd. Mr. Robert C. MacDonald Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC Mr. John Scott Martin Ms. Floro A. Martinez Matt Prentice Restaurant Group Mr. Timothy J. McCamant Mr. T. Grady Merritt Mrs. Shirley A. Meyers Ms. Diane Miles Mr. Anthony Morasso Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program Mr. Angelo Nicholas Mr. David Nicholls Novelis Oakhurst Golf & Country Club Panera LLC Mr. George Petrouleas Ms. Shirley Poyton John E. Rehberg II Rogers Electric Supply Co. E.J. Rosenthal Hamood Saidi Mr. Charles J. Schneider Charles J. Schneider, PC Ms. Susan Schroeder Mr. Matthew Shango Gjovalin Shkreli Mr. Jeff Smith Ms. Florence Smolinski Ms. Jennifer K. Spicher Streator Dependable MFG Ms. Ina-Jane Tassen Mr. Karl H. Thompson Total Cleaning Systems LLC Townsend Street Pilates Mr. A. J. Vaughn Mr. Vittorio Veltri Mr. Todd D. Vydick Mr. Lorie Wilson Mr. Brett A. Witczak Mr. John Yohnicki Frankie A. Zanetti Letterwinner’s Club ($100-$249) Abilita Troy Smith, Inc. Mr. Daniel N. Aloi Mr. Abdul Alzindani Mr. Scott D. Armstrong Bryan A. Atkinson Ms. Diane Avery Mr. Mark Avery Dan Baird Ms. Kelly Ball Mr. Christopher Baroli, Sr. Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Ms. Julie Ann Bates Mr. Reggie S. Beaufore Beauty (SALON) Mr. Vincent Bechard Mr. Daniel L. Bedogne Mr. Michael Bellovich Mr. Richard J. Berryman Bhavana Bhatt Rajesh M. Bhatt Mr. Vincent P. Biondo Mr. Frank E. Bitonti Mr. Shaun M. Black Ms. Melissa Boal Santana Bomar Rex Alfred Boyce, Jr. Mr. Charles Braden Ms. Michelle D. Bradford Mr. Leon O. Braisted III Ms. Krystyna Brichacek Lt. Michael B. Britt
Mr. Shawn Brown Mr. Mike Brown Mr. Stephen C. Bruck Brunt Associates, Inc. Mr. Arthur W. Bryant, Sr. Mr. Thaddeus J. Buda Jr., Esq. Ms. Holly Bust Ms. Fran Camaj Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Cameron, Jr. Mr. Anthony J. Caputo Ms. Beth Ann Carey Carl Papa, D.D.S., P.C. Carl’s Chop House Mrs. Tamara A. Castano Mr. Joseph F. Charron Chatham Burgers Ms. Cynthia L. Chiatalas Michael H. Cho Ms. Mary Jo P. Chronis Mr. David Chudzinski Mr. Dan Church Ms. Carolyn Clark Ms. Linda Clysdale Mrs. Catherine Colarossi Comar Properties LLC Ms. Phyllis A. Conklin Edmundo Correa Mr. James L. Corte Charles H. Cosner, Jr. Mr. Bill Coulter Mr. & Mrs. Jim Coulter Mr. William H. Craft Mr. Jeffrey L. Crile Croskey, Lanni and Company, PC Culvers of Waupaca Mr. Robert D. Cunningham Mr. Joseph G. D’agostino DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Mr. Caleb J. Dalman Mr. Jonathan S. David The Dearborn Inn Mr. Matthew J. Deighan Mr. Fred Delcomyn Mr. Michael DenDooven Diabetes Strategies LLC Mr. Tom DiPonio Mr. David W. Dorking Mr. Casey A. Drennen DTE Energy Foundation Mr. Edward Dudek Duff D. Chamberlain, Inc. Mr. Timothy P. Duffy Gerry Dufour Ms. Vallorie M. Ebert Ms. Tracy A. Egnatuk Jeffrey Michael Evans Mr. Darrell Evans Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Evers Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Evers Mr. Desmond Ferguson Ferry Street Management LLC James Fetter Mr. David C. Fiscella Mr. David Charles Fischer Ms. Loretta Fischer Richard A. Fischer, Jr. Ms. Susan L. Fisher Daniel Fleming Ms. Jane G. Fleming Mr. Bill Flohr Mr. Terry Flynn Mr. Thomas Forkin III Fort McMurray Golf Club Mrs. Patrice C. Friedman Mr. Steve Fromm G. B. Van Blaricom Professional Corporation Dr. Ken Gagner Mr. James Galiardi Mr. Greg Gatto Lisa Carol Gentry Ms. Barbara George Mr. Cameron M. Geralds Mr. Thomas R. Gijsbers Inderjit and Gurjeer Gill Mr. Keith L. Gilmore Ms. Marie E. Girdlestone Mr. John D. Goggins Mr. Herb Goliday Mr. Joseph Gough Elizabeth Gray Mrs. Carol Ann Gremban Mr. E. Donald Gurwin Haggerty Hotel Associates LLC Morris Hall Mr. E.J. Haralson, Jr. Mohssen Harby Hard Rock Cafe Mr. Jim Hardwick Mr. Jerome Hart R. Alan Hartley Ms. Joyce Hartunian Mrs. Normaleen de Tuscan Hayden HCI Development LLC HeartSteps, Inc. Mr. Kevin M. Heck Mr. Chuck Heimer Ms. Lindsey M. Hill Ms. Suzanne M. Hill Tomi Hippensteel Mr. Gary Hooper Mr. Timothy J. Homrich Ms. Carolyn M. Huron Simona Iacoban Robert E. Inman, D.O. Interiors By Napier, Inc. J & E Blanc Vineyards Mr. Robert M. Jackson The Jakob Group, LLC Mr. Paul J. Janas Mr. Charles W. Jefferson Jim Thomas Auctions, Inc. Mr. Arthur C. Johnson Mr. Garth Johnson Dori Johnson Joseph Koolisky’s LLC J.R. Pyle LLC Jason Jweda Vijay Kapadia Mr. David Karapetian Mr. Michael Kator Mr. Arvy P. Kavaliauskas Philip Kazmierski Mr. Neil A. Keller
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Keller, Sr. Mr. Ryan Kelley Mr. Marcus Kelley Mr. Reggie Kelley Mr. Roger W. Kempa Mr. and Mrs. Ted L. Kessler KForce Inc. Mr. Andy Kilinski Mr. Grant A. Kimball Mr. Steven Kimball Mr. Richard Kisser Ms. Conda J. Kitley Ms. Tracy Klassen Mr. Derek Klassen Danille Klyce Miss Maudice Klyce Michael & Ann Marie Knuth Mr. Walter A. Koepke Thomas W. Kolderman, D.D.S., P.C. Mr. Richard L. Korkizko Ms. Sharon Kostaroff Ned Kramer Dr. Gregory & Carol Krol Mr. Danny L. Laethem Lascelles Pinnock MD, PC Mr. David C. Lee Mr. Tom Leone Mr. Peter C. Leonhardt Mr. Pete Leverentz Lim-Sam Transport Mr. David R. Lindgren Mr. Bobby T. Long Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Lowry Ms. Meghan E. Luzod Mr. Kevin J. Lynch Mr. Brian Lytle Mr. C. Ross MacDonald Mariann K. MacDougall Ms. Kim MacDougall MacDougall Contracting Mr. Doug Macleod Mr. Kenneth T. Madeja Mr. James R. Madgett Mr. Andrew J. Maki Mr. Mohamad D. Makki Mr. Sam Martin Mr. Steven M. Mance Mr. George G. Marth Ms. Maxine M. Martin Mr. Bryan Mass Matco Trucking Mr. David H. Mattingly Dr. David D. Mattox Ms. Amanda K. McCullah Herman McKalpain Jr. Ms. Karen McKimmon The Melting Pot Ms. Samatha A. Messina William Messner Michigan First Credit Union Mark Milhoan Mr. James A. Miller Dawn Mitchell Virginia Mitchell Ms. Kelly A. Mitroka Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Molter Morris Electric Mr. Toine Murphy Mr. Glenn Murray Mr. Thomas S. Nantais Natalya Natyshak Lorenzo M. Neely Mr. Marcus Newbern Nicolson Associates Nielsen’s Town Center Health Club Ms. Bernadine Nowinski Mr. Pierre Obomsawin Ms. Mary Obomsawin Old Campus Restaurant Mr. John P. Olds Mr. Thomas C. Olson Mrs. Eunice Orton Richard Pack Shea D. Panagos Mr. Michael R. Papciak Mr. Erik C. Parker Mr. Matthew Partyka Matthew Partyka, PC Ms. Janet Pastorek Mr. Dale Patterson Ms. Lillian M. Paxton Peninsula Collision Service Sylvain Pilotte Mr. Bryce D. Pitters Charles Pohl Mr. Terrance Porter The Potato Place Restaurant & Bakery Brig. Gen. Richard W. Potter, Jr. Lindsey Poyton Mr. Jeffrey A. Pozolo Mr. Alexander M. Prentice Ms. Amanda B. Pressotto Mr. & Mrs. Carl Pressotto Mr. Derek Prichett Ms. Sarah J. Pruess Mr. Charles H. Pullman Mr. Jerzy Radz Mr. Rodney H. Raetzke Zoran Rajcic Renaissance Club Mr. Elbert Richmond Mr. Lowell Thomas Riggs Mr. Patrick Rilley Mr. Mark J. Robison Robison Law Office, P.C. Ms. Anne Rouhan Mr. Thomas R. Rucker Mr. Michael Rudin Mr. Michael D. Russell Angela Ruth Mr. John J. Samonie Mr. Donald C. Sarnacki Mr. Barry S. Sarver Seldom Blues (Southern Hospitality Restaurant Group) Mr. Richard M. Schmidt Mr. Brody Schulist Mr. Alan J. Silverman, D.O. Mr. Stanley J. Simek, Jr. Simply By Design Mr. Gregory J. Sims Jordan Sinclair John Skaggs Ms. Patricia J. Smolinski
Ms. Jo Ann Snyder Mrs. Sheila M. Snyder Mr. Larry Solomon Somerset Inn, LLC Doni L. Sonn Ms. Christine R. Sonn Mr. Julius Southall Frank J. Stasa III Ms. Sabrina B. Stennis Mr. Christopher A. Stevenson Mr. Gary G. Stokes Mr. Lamonta A. Stone Ms. Tina Stranger Tom and Cindy Stroup Sun Coating Company Mr. Andrew J. Szymanski Tanglewood Golf Community Tennis & Golf Company Matthew Thalgott Ms. Sheryl D. Thompson Ms. Julie E. Thompson Mr. Eric K. Tookes Tri-C Club Supply, Inc. Tri-County Custom Sports Mr. James Turner Ms. Victoria L. Van De Kar Robert Edward VanGorder, Jr. Ms. Mariel R. VanOverbeke Ms. Renee M. VanOverbeke Vaughn Custom Sports Vicente III LLC Mr. David A. Visser Mr. Kevin Voke Radovan Vuksanovic Mr. Timothy L. Walton John E. Walus Mr. Raymond F. Wardle Mr. Douglas Wardle Mrs. Danette M. Webster Terry Weigand Jeff and Christy Weiss Westin Southfield-Detroit Ms. Stephanie White Mr. Karl W. Widak Mr. Jon J. Wilkerson Ms. Mary T. Willard Thomas A. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Kelvin W. Wise Mr. Richard Wykle Mr. Robert F. Wyman Yaldo Eye Center Jean Yamamoto Mr. Gregory A. Zawalski Mr. Michael P. Zito ____________________________________ Bold indicates Anthony Wayne Society member Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact Angela Ruth at (313) 577-0587 for corrections.
THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS. Abdenour Family Tom Adams Football Mark “Doc” Andrews Paul Andrews Bob Brennan Justin Chapman Dr. Nick Cherup The Croskey Family Karen DeGrazia Mel DeGrazia Maria A. Valle DeMasse Memorial Cal Dilworth Dorothy Dreyer Vernon K. Gale Memorial Joe Gembis Ivan C. & Elizabeth A. George Joseph L. Gualtieri Vic Hanson James Hayes John Hussey Patricia Kent Rodney C. Kropf Dr. Steven M. Lash Leo Maas Dr. William Markus Joel G. Mason David Mendelson Frederick A. Mulhauser Chuck Peters Bill & Dave Peterson Petrouleas Dr. Steven T. Plomaritis and Family President’s Commission President’s Bill Prew Charlie Primas Nicholas & Mary P’Sachos Yuri Rabinovich Dr. Thomas W. Roberts Ryan Scratch Les Seppala George B. Sherman Patricia D. Smith Jeann Ann Stanicek Dr. Mike Stoltenberg David and Lois Stulberg Foundation Irv Swider Tartar Gridiron Club Tartar Gridiron Club II Dr. E. John Valle Wayne State University Academic & Athletic Women’s Basketball Christopher Wouters
Wayne State Warrior Club With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The Warrior Club creates that opportunity to direct a tax-deductible gift to assist your favorite program or the overall initiatives of the athletic department. In the past six years, Wayne State athletics has risen from 134th in the country in the National Athletic Directors’ Cup standings that rank all Division II programs, to a 24th-place finish in 2007. This accomplishment represents success for many teams – all of which must confront escalating costs, scholarship needs and facility improvements. Your support is instrumental to maintain that continued level of excellence and support today’s student-athletes. Membership has its Privileges There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising future of Wayne State University’s student-athletes and athletics programs. •
100% of your Warrior Club contribution may be designated to the sport of your choice: ◊ Baseball (Dugout Club) ◊ Football (Tartar Gridiron Club) ◊ Men’s Basketball ◊ Men’s Cross Country ◊ Men’s Fencing ◊ Men’s Golf
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◊ Men’s Ice Hockey ◊ Men’s Swimming & Diving ◊ Men’s Tennis ◊ Softball ◊ Volleyball ◊ Women’s Basketball
◊ Women’s Cross Country ◊ Women’s Fencing ◊ Women’s Ice Hockey ◊ Women’s Swimming & Diving ◊ Women’s Tennis
Double or triple your Warrior Club gift if your employer has a matching gift program. Contact the Warrior Club office to see if you or your spouse works for a matching gift company. Take advantage of the ease of credit card gifts. Your membership may be paid annually or monthly with your Visa or MasterCard. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Letterwinner’s Club ($100-249) • • • •
Receive a Warrior Club membership card Receive the Warrior Within Magazine Receive an electronic newsletter with updates on WSU Athletics Tax deduction
Green and Gold Club ($250-499) • •
Includes all benefits at the Letterwinner’s Club level plus: One year paid admission to the WSU Alumni Association A free Warrior hat
Varsity Club ($500-999) • •
Includes all benefits at the Green and Gold Club level plus: Access to the Warrior Club VIP tent at all home football games A free WSU polo top from our online merchandise shop
Captain’s Club ($1,000-2,499) • •
Includes all benefits at the Varsity Club level plus: Free parking at all home football and basketball games A 16x20 aerial photo of Tom Adams Field
Director’s Club ($2,500-4,999) • •
Includes all benefits at the Captain’s Club level plus: Media guides for football, basketball, hockey, and baseball One visit for two in President Reid’s box at a home football game
All-American Club ($5,000+) • •
Includes all benefits at the Director’s Club level plus: A special Athletic Department reception A trip for two with the team of your choice
Contact Angela Ruth, Director of Athletic Development, at 313-577-0587 for more information or questions concerning the Warrior Club! Also, stay updated on Warrior Athletics at www.wsuathletics.com. Warrior Fans, get your Warrior Wear today! Make great holiday or birthday gifts! For inquiries on ordering, please call the WSU Athletic Department at 313-577-4280.
WARRIOR WITHIN
WSU Athletic Department 5101 John C. Lodge 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202
WARRIOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name (As you wish to appear for athletics donor recognition) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address
q Letterwinner’s Club ($100) q Green and Gold Club ($250) q Varsity Club ($500) q Captain’s Club ($1,000) q Director’s Club ($2,500)
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q All-American Club ($5,000)
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Please make checks payable to Wayne State University
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Business Phone _______________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ WSU Graduation Year Varsity Letter(s)
Payment Options: q Check Enclosed
q Credit Card
Installment Options q Pledge with Gift Reminders q Two Installments (Oct. & Dec.)
q One Installment q Three Installments (Oct., Dec., & Feb.)
q Visa
q MasterCard
Card Number: _________________________________________
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Total Gift
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For more information contact: Angela Ruth, Athletic Development (313) 577-0587 Please return this card and your membership gift to:
Warrior Club Attn: Rob Fournier Wayne State University Athletic Department Detroit, MI 48202