Warrior Within (Summer 2011)

W WEEK 2011 > LOOKING BACK AT A SUCESSFUL YEAR

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GARY BRYCE 1000 WINS

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ON THE COVER Notable team performances were turned in by: football, women’s and men’s tennis, men’s basketball, baseball, golf, and men’s and women’s swimming.

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GARY BRYCE 1000 WINS

From the Athletic Director

Rob Fournier discusses the new athletic multipurpose building, the first new facility for athletics in 46 years.

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Community Service and Football Schedule

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Team Recaps

Men’s and women’s swimming and diving and basketball season reviews.

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Can You Give Back One Hour?

Keep updated on football games and events.

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‘W’ Week was a seven-day celebration filled with many activities, recognizing female athletes.

Softball locker room facility groundbreaking and donation opportunities.

A Look Back at Women’s Week 2011

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Multipurpose Facility Updates

New photos of the nearlycompleted construction project.

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WSU Athletics welcomes a new strength coach and head women’s basketball coach.

Academic Luncheon

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1000 Softball coach Gary Bryce reaches his 1000th win

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Locker Rooms and Team Recaps New Softball Facility Continued

New Hires

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18-19 Donors List

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All-Americans

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“W” Club

And To Think It Has Only Been 46 Years

By Athletic Director Rob Fournier

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t’s been awhile. Actually it has been 46 years. That’s how long it has been since the athletic department has opened a new building on campus. And like most people “older” than 46, a little “touchup” after nearly five decades is not a bad thing. In this case, that “make over” is a new building.

On July 27th we will unveil the new athletic multipurpose facility. The name is a little long to put on signage, but it will do until a final donor is identified that will be associated with the newest architectural addition to the campus. It is not a bad way to be recognized…or to be associated with a talented group of young men and women who have changed the “landscape” of Detroit (and beyond) over the last 93 years.

Think about it, two buildings in nearly 100 years, and the best part, the mortgage is paid off.

The multipurpose building as the name suggests will have a number of tangible benefits which will improve our athletic success.

The facility will encapsulate 35,000 square feet of indoor space with a height of thirty-five (35) feet. The speciallybuilt mondo surface has four tennis courts and a separate sixty (60)-yard sprint track to aid conditioning. Baseball and softball will have the ability to do off-season longtossing (which basically means throw a baseball or softball a long way). The tennis teams will no longer have to find transportation to off-campus sites, worry about court availability at private clubs, and which (coincidently) was only available at “non- peak” times. Winter conditioning in football will now have about seventy-five (75) yards of indoor space for controlled access, and the golf team will have the ability to hit some “long drives” (and that is without using the adjacent Lodge freeway).

Six new offices will be included (did you know some coaches do not have offices?) and baseball will finally have a locker room – next to their stadium.

But it is not just student-athletes who will benefit. This space addition now allows us to better coordinate three separate facilities for all students – Matthaei, the Mort Harris Fitness and Recreation Building and the Multipurpose. We will move from a crowded, cramped, congested arrangement that saw activities going until midnight and sometimes even one in the morning to a more reasonable access period which benefits everyone. Late nights can now be used for studying – ok, it was just a suggestion.

Activities that were once restricted to a limited day-light shortened fall calendar can now be played throughout the winter.

And once you provide young folks (anyone younger than 46) more connection to their University through varied programming, you will improve retention. And that is something we need to address on this campus.

The multipurpose building will greatly enhance our competitive performance. And keep in mind, that performance is already pretty good. This past season we again finished in the top ten percent (10%) of all Division II athletic programs based on accumulated points for advancing to the respective NCAA postseason tournament.

That makes eight of the last nine years we have been in such elite company.

“WHICH QUOTE TO USE???.”

-Athletic Director Rob Fournier Most importantly, that reflects competitive success across many programs. Women’s and men’s swimming (number two and three in the country) set the standard but baseball, men’s basketball, fencing, golf and men’s and women’s tennis all scored points in that yearly calculation. A few others – football, volleyball, cross country and softball were close. That’s not bad from the perspective of fan, alumni, donor or athletic director. It simply means, we can compete with anyone.

But competitive success is only part of the story. Thirteen (13) of our sixteen (16) had cumulative team grade point averages above 3.00 and our federally-mandated graduation rate report reflected a success

rate twenty-six percent (26%) higher than the comparable campus population. If you are keeping score, that’s three for three.

I recently read with some interest that the Ohio State University student athletes had performed a record 6,810 community service hours this past year in the Columbus area. That effort was championed as one of the best in the Big Ten…or eleven, or twelve or whatever the number of institutions now associated with that Conference.

Don’t misinterpret that reference, anytime someone reaches out to assist others I think we should acknowledge that effort.

But in perspective, with almost 500 fewer student-athletes, WSU athletic teams performed a record 8,249 community service hours this past year and that senior class that just graduated, well they did 25,340 in the four years they were in WSU athletic uniforms. That is impressive… and I can assure you of this, it touched the lives of many – both recipients and volunteers. We believe it is an important part of our education. It was once said, we frame our opinions at an early age when our understanding is at our weakest. Today we are changing and enhancing the opinions of many young people – and not just studentathletes. And that will eventually change our world.

A lot has changed in those fourplus decades since the Matthaei began operation. I have wondered what it was like for those who first opened the doors of the Mathaei in 1965. It was a vastly different time. There were no female studentathletes, the voting rights act was yet to be passed, President Lyndon Johnson first spoke of the Great Society and the first large contingent of US ground forces arrived in South Vietnam. The young people of that generation (or two) have seen a lot. And they too have known their own share of sacrifice to both family and to society.

I know it has been awhile, but I hope those former student-athletes come back to visit the campus and see first-hand our many changes – and that is more than buildings. Inside these doors you will again see that optimism and curious excitement of an earlier time. And even though it has been 46 years, no one is truly old except for those who have outlived enthusiasm. It is why there is never an old student-athlete.

Come back…we want to open new doors for you.

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YEAR IN

By Tom Gorman & Jeff Weiss

REVIEW

SWIMMING & DIVING The Wayne State University women’s swimming and diving team successfully defended its GLIAC Championship this past February in Jenison, Mich., winning for the fifth time in six years, while the WSU men’s team earned its sixth conference title in nine years.

Wayne State totaled 852 points on the men’s side, finishing with a 124-point lead over Grand Valley State (728). The Lakers were also the runners-up on the women’s side, finishing 132 points behind the Warriors (868-736), who led for the duration of the meet.

WSU won both the men’s and women’s championships in the same year for the third

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING GLIAC CHAMPIONS Carol Azambuja 200 Individual Medley Sara Franklin 100 Backstroke (third straight title)

Ana Gonzalez Pena 100 Breaststroke (second straight title)

200 Breaststroke

Catherine Leix 500 Freestyle 1650 Freestyle Carly Sevald Three-Meter Diving 200 Freestyle Relay Carol Azambuja, Ana Gonzalez Pena, Cristina Busquets Garcia, Sara Franklin 400 Freestyle Relay Carol Azambuja, Ashley Corriveau, Ana Gonzalez Pena, Sara Franklin 200 Medley Relay Sara Franklin, Ana Gonzalez Pena, Carol Azambuja, Ashley Corriveau

AWARD WINNERS Sean Peters Coach of the Year Kayla Scott Freshman of the Year

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MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING GLIAC CHAMPIONS Darrin Driesenga Three-Meter Diving Kevin Galerneau 200 Individual Medley 400 Individual Medley Jeff Grant One-Meter Diving Andrey Seryy 50 Freestyle 100 Freestyle 200 Freestyle 200 Freestyle Relay Andrey Seryy, Kristian Larsen, Matt Victor, Nathan Hesche 400 Freestyle Relay Andrey Seryy, Nathan Hesche, Matt Victor, Kristian Larsen

AWARD WINNERS Sean Peters Coach of the Year Andrey Seryy Swimmer of the Year Kevin Galerneau Freshman of the Year

year in review fourth-place 200 medley relay.

Kevin Galerneau was crowned GLIAC Men’s Swimming Freshman of the Year. He was a two-time conference champion in 2011, winning the 200 and 400 individual medleys. He also placed third in the 200 butterfly and swam the third leg of the second-place 800 free relay.

A new award this year was the GLIAC Diver of the Year, which on the men’s side went to Jeff Grant who won a conference title in onemeter diving and finished second to teammate Darrin Driesenga on the three-meter board.

Taking GLIAC Women’s Swimming Freshman of the Year honors – the first Warrior to do so since Melissa Duff in 2006 – was Kayla Scott, who finished as the runner-up to teammate Ana Gonzalez Pena in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke events. Scott also came in fourth in the 200 IM and swam the second portion of the fifth-place 800 free relay.

Gonzalez Pena, who claimed her second consecutive 100 breaststroke title and her first in the 200 breaststroke, was also part of three championship relays.

Another standout for the Warrior women’s team was Sara Franklin, who won the 100 backstroke for the third straight year. She also finished second in the 200 backstroke, and broke her own school records in both events. Franklin was part of three championship relays as well.

Catherine Leix, who missed most of last season with an injury, was also a two-time champion in 2011, winning the 500 and 1650 freestyles.

Jeff Grant Diver of the Year

time since 2006. The men’s team totaled nine conference titles over the four-day meet, while the women collected 10 championships. The two sides also combined to set nine GLIAC meet records (five women, four men) and seven school records (six women, one men).

Sean Peters, who has been voted either men’s or women’s GLIAC Coach of the Year every year since 2002, swept the two awards for the third time in his career.

Andrey Seryy is the third male WSU swimmer to be named GLIAC Swimmer of the Year, joining Sean Smith (2009) and 2011 Hall of Fame inductee David Lutz (2005). Seryy won three individual freestyle events – the 50, 100 and 200 – setting meet records in all three. He also set a school record in the 50 free, becoming the first WSU swimmer to break the 20-second barrier (19.61).

Seryy, who came full circle after being injured on the first night of the GLIAC Championships last year, also led off the firstplace 200 free and 400 free relays, and anchored the second-place 400 medley relay and the

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he Wayne State University women’s swimming and diving team finished as the national runner-up for the third straight year, while the WSU men’s team placed third for the second consecutive year at the 2011 NCAA Division II Championships in March at Palo Alto Natatorium in San Antonio, Texas.

The Warriors won six individual national titles (three men, three women) and two women’s relay championships. They combined

to set school records in 13 events and NCAA meet records in seven events.

Twenty-two (22) student-athletes, 10 male and 12 female, earned either First Team (top eight) or Honorable Mention (ninth-16th) AllAmerica accolades.

Leading the way for the Wayne State women’s squad were Sara Franklin and Ana Gonzalez Pena, who each racked up six First Team honors. Franklin earned her second consecutive national title in the 100 backstroke, as did Gonzalez Pena in the 200 breaststroke.

Gonzalez Pena also won the 100 breaststroke and set NCAA meet records in both swims (1:01.86, 2:12.89).

Franklin and Gonzalez Pena were part of the NCAA champion and record-setting 200 medley (1:40.78) and 400 medley (3:40.45) relays along with Carol Azambuja in both, Ashley Corriveau in the 200 medley and Agata Zalewska in the 400 medley. Franklin’s leadoff time in the 400 medley relay broke the NCAA record for the 100 back (52.90).

Andrey Seryy became a seven-time First Team All-American and three-time national champion, winning the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events. He set an NCAA record in the 100 free (42.91) and another in the 50 free (19.39) leading off the 200 free relay, one of four men’s relays he aided to a top-six finish.

Other notable performances came from Joaquin Abascal Gallegos, who finished fourth in the 400 individual medley and earned Honorable Mention status in both breaststroke events; Cassie Chetosky, who placed in the top five on both diving boards; Catherine Leix, who was fifth in the 500 and 1650 freestyles and seventh in the 1000; Oskar Nordstrand, who placed sixth in the 500 free and was Honorable Mention in the three other distance freestyle swims; and Kayla Scott, the runner-up to Gonzalez Pena in the 100 breaststroke.

The Warrior men posted their fourth top-three finish at nationals in the last five years, and their seventh consecutive top-eight performance. The women’s team has made great strides annually at the NCAA Championships, placing 24th in 2006, 10th in 2007 and sixth in 2008 prior to the three straight second-place finishes.

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BASKETBALL The 2010-11 Wayne State University men’s basketball season was one of consistency.

Throughout the entire campaign, the Warriors only lost back-to-back games once and compiled at least a 4-2 mark during each sixgame segment.

The Warriors began the year with a 5-1 record with the only setback coming at the eventual national champion Bellarmine. WSU trailed by one at the intermission after the lead changed hands five times in the opening 20 minutes. Wayne State garnered wins in the first segment over defending NCAA tournament participant Central State as well as GLVC tournament quarterfinalist Lewis.

Senior guard Bryan Smothers began the year with a determined focus to be a leader.

In the opening game win over the Marauders he poured in 16 points, and followed that with 20 points and eight assists against the Flyers.

Smothers tallied 23 points vs. the Knights, then dished out a career-best 10 assists vs. Marygrove.

Junior Stacey Waters had a career-game vs. the Mustangs connecting on 6-of-10 three-pointers and finishing with a WSU season-best 30 points.

Mike Hollingsworth tallied 20 points in a televised win over Ashland.

WSU began the second segment with a thrilling double overtime win over Saginaw Valley and completed the pre-holiday portion of its schedule with back-to-back league wins.

Despite having three starters foul out, Smothers made the game-winning basket with three seconds left in the second extra session for the victory in University Center. Smothers and Hollingsworth combined for 48 points in the game. Smothers continued his torrid scoring with 26 points against GLIAC newcomer Ohio Dominican, then added 25 at Tiffin.

Hollingsworth scored 28 against the Dragons.

The final games of 2010 were part of the Porreco Cup hosted by Gannon University.

After the Warriors dispatched East Stroudsburg in the opener behind 18 points off the bench by freshman Bryan Coleman, WSU was upended in the championship game despite 11 points and eight rebounds by Coleman in his first collegiate start replacing the injured Hollingsworth.

Wayne State began 2011 with a dominating performance against top-ranked Findlay. WSU began the contest with a 21-5 lead and never looked back in recording a 91-68 triumph.

Hollingsworth and Smothers combined for 43 points and 12 assists vs. UF.

The Warriors followed with a 14-point win at fourth-ranked Hillsdale holding the Chargers to 4-of-20 from beyond the arc, and five WSU

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players scored in double figures.

After a narrow two-point setback at Findlay, Wayne State rebounded with a GLIAC season-high 102 points in a home court victory over Tiffin as every Warrior scored at least three points.

Two days later in the first trip to ODU, WSU scored five points in the final three seconds including Ike Udanoh’s put back with 2.9 seconds left and Ian Larkin’s near half-court buzzer beater following a Panther turnover.

Four consecutive victories followed a narrow one-point loss at Ashland. In the 30-point triumph at Lake Erie, Smothers went 5-for-5 on triples and scored 21 points.

Udanoh (24 points) and Jerry Oden (21 points) combined for 19 field goals in the win over Northern Michigan. Even though Larkin only scored eight points versus Michigan Tech, his slam dunk was highlighted as the No. 6 play on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays. The dunk also appeared on ABC’s Winners Bracket show as the No. 16 seed against top-seeded LeBron James’ dunk.

Wayne State recorded its third win in five days with a non-conference victory over Wisconsin-Parkside. After two straight road losses, the Warriors had a seven-point triumph at Grand Valley. A home loss to Lake Superior preceded a Senior Day triumph over Hillsdale in which Oden and Udanoh combined for 31 points and 13 rebounds.

WSU led for the final 32-plus minutes in the home court playoff victory over Hillsdale.

Smothers and Hollingsworth combined for 38 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists in the 17-point win.

In the GLIAC semifinals in Big Rapids,

Wayne State had to face South Division champion Findlay. The Warriors rose to the occasion holding the Oilers to 39 percent shooting from the floor in the nine-point triumph. Smothers totaled 20 points including 13-of-14 from the foul line.

Wayne State recorded its first GLIAC tournament title since 1999 with a heart pounding 73-71 win at Ferris State as Hollingsworth had the game-winning tip-in with less than two seconds remaining. Hollingsworth finished with a double-double including 15 rebounds, while national player of the year Justin Keenan had 12 rebounds.

Smothers was selected as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after scoring 51 points and handing out 18 assists in WSU’s three wins. Hollingsworth earned a spot on the all-tournament team. He had 51 points and 30 rebounds in helping the Warriors earn the GLIAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

In making its third NCAA tournament appearance in the last eight years, Wayne State was paired against conference foe Ferris State.

Four lead changes in the second half plus a furious rally by the Warriors which included 14 points in the final 70 seconds were not enough in a 90-88 loss to the Bulldogs. Smothers tallied 25 points in his final collegiate game.

In addition to its 13-1 home record, WSU compiled a 9-7 mark in games outside of Motown. The 22 wins were the most since the 1998-99 squad went 25-5.

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1000 WINS FOR GARY BRYCE

By Joe Abramson, for the Daily Tribune When you coach at the same school for 30 years, you’re bound to hit some milestones.

That’s definitely the case with Wayne State softball coach Gary Bryce. But while his accomplishments certainly have a lot to do with longevity, they are more about sustained excellence.

When the Warriors beat Findlay 9-0 on April 20th to complete a doubleheader sweep, Bryce became just the 20th softball coach in NCAA history, in all divisions, to reach 1,000 career wins. “It’s certainly nice to be in that group with those 19 other people,” Bryce said, “it’s a goal of longevity when you can win a thousand and you’ve been able to last 30 years.”

During Bryce’s tenure, the Warriors have won 15 GLIAC titles, been to the NCAA Division II tournament 16 times, and made two appearances in the College World Series. Additionally, he has been named GLIAC Coach of the Year 10 times.

In 2008 he was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Bryce began his coaching career while a teacher at Clawson High School in the 1960s where he led the junior varsity football team and started the school’s wrestling program.

He moved on to his alma mater, Royal Oak Dondero, where he taught for 18 years and, as head coach of the softball team, he led the Oaks to the 1979 Class A state championship. He was also an assistant varsity football coach at Dondero. In 1978, he started the Fred Pieper Tournament which is now the longest running high school softball tournament in the history of the state of Michigan.

Bryce, who lives in Sterling Heights, came to Wayne State in 1981 on the recommendation of his predecessor, Diane Laffey, herself a Hall of Fame coach at Regina High School. “It’s a much tougher job now with the recruiting and everything else that’s involved,” Laffey said, “I knew when I left that Gary was going to come in and do a great job. He’s really put Wayne State

on the map. They’re good, and they’re good every year.”

In his 30 years, Bryce has only had three teams not finish with a winning record and none of his squads have won fewer than 21 games. While each season conjures up positive memories, there are a few that stand out. “The NCAA started the national championships in softball in 1982, and in 1983 we made our first trip,” Bryce said, “the ‘83 team is a fond memory because we had several players on that team make All-American at some point in their career. And any time you go to the World Series, like we did in 2003 and 2010, that stands out.”

Bryce has coached 20 All-American players during his tenure. The first was Pat Kent, who has been his assistant coach for the last 28 years and has been a part of every one of Bryce’s victories. “She played two years for me and I saw some qualities that I thought would make a good coach,” Bryce said, “she came on as a graduate assistant for a couple years and she’s been with me ever since.”

Outfielder Allison Allen is the most recent All-American for the Warriors. She has witnessed first-hand the benefit of playing for Bryce. “Gary is very dedicated to the game and has a lot of experience,” Allen said, “he hates to lose and works to instill that competitive edge among the players.”

While he’s had opportunities to pursue other jobs, Bryce has remained loyal to the Warriors throughout the years. “There are coaches who come in with no idea if they’re going to stay and they’re looking to move on right away,” Bryce said, “I don’t take a job with the idea that I’m going to be looking for another job.”

That loyalty has been reaped it’s own benefits.

“I’ve had a lot of great players play for me and met a lot of great people and I think that’s probably the most rewarding thing,” Bryce said, “when you have people call you when they’re 28, 29, 30, and tell you that they wouldn’t be where they are without us helping them out and they appreciate what you did for them, that’s really gratifying.”

Bryce, who also coached the Wayne State women’s basketball team from 1984-92, is an instructor in the Wayne State Division of Health and Physical Education. His extensive background in education has served him well during his career. “I truly believe that athletics is an extension of life,” Bryce said, “you win, you lose, you learn how to deal with that. You fall down, you get back up. I’ve always been somebody who wants to compete at the highest level and you’re not always going to win it, but at

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the end of the year, you hope people walk away thinking they gave it their best shot.”

While the sport has certainly grown and changed over the last 30 years, the one constant for the softball team at Wayne State has been their leader. “Gary’s success in reaching 1,000 victories is as much a credit to his skillful leadership as to his longevity,” Wayne State Athletic Director Rob Fournier said, “the game has changed a lot since that first win in 1982 as have the students who participate in the games.

He has adapted and throughout those decades found the various combinations that have realized success. We mark his achievement by recognizing wins but his legacy will be the young women who have benefited by that experience and are now giving that success forward to others.”

Joe Abramson is a frequent contributor to the Daily Tribune in Royal Oak

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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE & COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY SERVICE Wayne State student-athletes committed a school record 8,000 hours of community service during the recently concluded 2010-11 academic year.

The Warriors teamed up with such organizations as Think Detroit PAL, Forgotten Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Detroit, Detroit Free Press Marathon, DO Foundation, COTS, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Covenant House of Michigan, Make-a-Wish, and Joy Prep Academy, United Way, and Detroit Blight Busters, Tigers Youth Camp, Weeks for Success (Orlando Florida), Strides Against Breast Cancer

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE AND EVENTS The 2011 football season is right around the corner. If you came to a game last season you saw a South Division Championship team, monster trucks, BMX shows, marching bands, tailgate parties with a DJ, inflatables for kids, trick or treating kids, pumpkin carving contests, and parachutists just to name a few things. Don’t miss out on the fun this year, season tickets are on sale now for just $35.00.

Call Assistant Athletic Director Jeff Evans at 313-993-4347 and order today.

September 3

September 17

October 29

vs. Urbana Noon Home Opener Events: Senior citizen discounts and events, kids inflatable and game area, DJ for tailgate area, schedule card and poster giveaway.

vs. Michigan Tech Noon Homecoming Events: King and queen crowning, Alumni events, kids inflatable and game area, tailgate party/stage in parking lot.

vs. Saginaw Valley Noon Kids Day Events: Face Painting, kids inflatable and game area, craft tables, trick or treat with the Warriors, pumpkin carving contest, monster truck display, DJ for tailgate area.

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October 8

November 12

vs. Tiffin Noon Tartar/Warrior Day Events: Alumni event for former Tartars and Warriors, kids inflatable and game area, DJ for tailgate area.

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vs. Lake Erie Noon Dog Day Events: Bring your dog to the game, kids inflatable and game area, DJ for tailgate area.

vs. Findlay Noon Armed Services/Senior Day/Band Day Events: Salute to the armed services, free army dog tags, senior team recognition, halftime high school marching band, kids inflatable and game area, DJ for tailgate area.

DEVELOPMENT

Can you give back one hour?

As a student-athlete, making the most out of every hour is the only formula for success. For Wayne State student-athletes last year, making the most out of every hour led to many important achievements.

In the classroom, Wayne State student-athletes had a cumulative 3.11 grade point average and a graduation rate 26% higher than the comparable campus population.

In the community, our Warriors contributed 7,947 hours volunteering in the Detroit area to improve the community around us.

And the competition thing? We were able to finish 31st in the nation out of 295 schools in the NACDA Cup, while capturing multiple conference championships, and 30 student-athletes were honored as All-Americans.

But while the success stories of Wayne State Athletics continue to rise, unfortunately so does the cost of tuition. For example, in only six years time the cost of an undergraduate tuition hour has risen from $160 to $265.

And while the hours spent here at Wayne State become invaluable toward a bright future, the challenge of rising education costs is a competition we will need help to overcome. We hope you will agree to help.

We would like to thank the following individuals for giving back one hour: Katherine Balint Gary Bryce Matt Cunningham Rob Fournier Lydia Friedlander Jim and Carol Hayes

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W WEEK 2011

W Week April 25-30 2011 The last week of the women’s athletics season was designated as ‘W’ Week. The significance of the ‘W’ is represented on many levels – women’s athletics, Wayne State, Warriors and wellness.

These items were highlighted through a week of activities.

The celebration of women’s athletics has particular significance as the first woman ever to compete in an NCAA Championship was a diver Dacia Schileru in 1973.

The week became an opportunity to underscore the past sacrifices and commitments of all female athletes to create the environment for today’s students. That commitment was evidenced in the outreach and service that those participating in the week’s activities recognized.

It emphasized volunteerism, healthy lifestyles, service to others and a community celebration of where we are…and what we aspire toward.

A special event was held each day during the week for Wellness Warriors – an employee group on campus who strives to encourage healthy lifestyle decisions and create a culture of wellness at WSU.

Monday, April 25 Movie Night @ Matthaei Students, staff and community members were invited to watch ‘The Fighter’ on a movie theatre style screen.

Tuesday, April 26 Women’s Athletics Benefit Breakfast Over 300 students, staff and faculty joined us for ‘flippin fun’ as Chris Cakes of Michigan provided ‘all you can eat’ pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice.

Wednesday, April 27 Wellness Warriors Health Fair and Fitness Trail Grand Opening Several different vendors turned out to a health fair hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to educate Wellness Warriors, students and staff on living a healthy lifestyle. In conjunction, a new fitness/art walk was opened. The 3.1 (5K) course tours the main and athletic campuses and combines art exhibits with clearly marked exercise stations. The fitness walk will further advance the opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles and better wellness for student, staff and residents of the Midtown Detroit area.

Thursday, April 28th Community Service Initiative Throughout the month of April, student-athletes coordinated a basic needs drive across campus.

Over 20,000 items (toothbrushes, shampoo, toilet paper, socks, soap, etc.) were donated by students, staff and local businesses. During ‘W’ Week student-athletes sorted these items into over 200 bags and distributed them to the homeless and those in need in the Cass Corridor.

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Friday, April 29 Strike Out Cancer The softball team played its doubleheader against Lake Erie College in conjunction with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Strike Out Cancer initiative. The team wore pink socks to raise awareness and Cindy Sulad, a staff member at WSU and also a survivor, was honored for her courageous battle against cancer by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Over $400 were fundraised through the selling of pink WSU hats and t-shirts. The money went to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Detroit.

Saturday, April 30 Second Annual ‘W’ Day The second annual ‘W’ Day featured a 5k fun run/walk with over 100 participants, a bbq lunch hosted by the Athletic Alumni Association and a special ceremony. Eight former female athletes were recognized for their consummate leadership and dedication to their team, loyalty and commitment to the program and who were proactive in the pursuit of achieving team goals.

Also, during the ceremony, the winners of the ‘spirit walk’ contest were announced. Last year, in conjunction with ‘W’ Day, student-athletes designed and painted a sidewalk square on the main walkway through the athletic campus.

The sidewalk, now known as ‘spirit walk’

symbolizes the spirit of WSU students, the campus population and local community. This year, student-athletes, staff and other campus groups added to the walk and three outstanding designs were awarded prize money for their effort and creativity. In addition, a prominent concrete Wayne State ‘W’ was unveiled at the entrance of the Spirit Walk. Subsequent to the morning’s events, the softball team wrapped up its weekend series with Lake Erie College which was broadcast live on Comcast and the WSU baseball team squared off against GLIAC rival Grand Valley State University.

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DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCING THE HITTING STREAKS For the most part we think of hitting streaks as a personal achievement. Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak comes to mind as one of the greatest sports feats ever. In the case of the new locker rooms for baseball and softball, we are looking to string our hits together as a team to achieve the success necessary to be the best.

For each person that steps up to the plate and delivers a hit by securing a locker plaque in the new facility, a hit will be added to the total goals of 20 games for softball and 40 games for baseball, based upon the number of lockers in each facility. Follow along on the respective sports webpages to see who has stepped up to the plate and delivered a hit for the Warriors.

SOFTBALL LOCKER ROOM FACILITY Expected Opening: September 15, 2011

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WSU ATHLETICS LOCKER ROOM PROJECTS q 20- Game Hitting Streak Softball Locker Project- $1000

q40- Game Hitting Streak Baseball Locker Project- $1000 Matt Cunningham Development Director Wayne State Athletics 5101 John C. Lodge 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-0587 mc10@wayne.edu

q Football Locker Room Project$2000

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Installment Options q Pledge with Gift Reminders _______________________________________________________________________________ q One Installment (check enclosed) Home Phone Business Phone q Two Installments

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SOFTBALL LOCKER ROOM GROUNDBREAKING

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REVIEW

WOMEN’S TENNIS Left: Kristina Goranskaya, Junior

The Wayne State University women’s tennis team compiled a 7-1 spring record after an 8-6 mark in the fall.

The Warriors advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional for the sixth time in the last seven seasons, and were led by senior Sharon Gill who had a 20-3 mark at first singles. She teamed with Kristina Goranskaya for a 24-2 record at first doubles. The tandem was ranked first in the Midwest Region and 25th nationally by the ITA as of May 3, 2011. Gill was fourth regionally in singles, while Goranskaya was 13th.

Gill, the 2010 GLIAC Player of the Year, became WSU’s all-time leader in singles wins (84, previous mark was 62), and doubles wins (80).

On April 10, head coach Sheila Snyder earned her 200th win with WSU’s 9-0 triumph over Valparaiso.

The Warriors must replace four of their top six singles players for the Fall 2011 season who all graduated this past May.

MEN’S TENNIS The Wayne State University men’s tennis squad had a spectacular spring compiling a 17-8 overall record including second-place finishes in both the GLIAC regular season (7-2) and GLIAC tournament.

The Warriors appeared in the NCAA tournament for the eighth time in the last 11 years.

Thomas Ducret, who went 11-8 at first singles, was ranked eighth regionally in singles, while the doubles team of Melvin Joseph and Aman Gill was rated 10th in the Midwest Reigon.

Sophomore Thomas Ducret (Paris, France) was selected All-GLIAC First Team for the second consecutive season after recording a 6-3 conference mark in the No. 1 singles spot.

Sophomore Oscar Gamarra (Guayaquil, Ecuador) and freshman Aman Gill (Windsor, Ont.) both earned second-team all-league honors.

Bouncing between the No. 3 and No. 4 positions, Gamarra went 6-3 in singles competition. He recorded a 6-2 record in doubles, including a 4-1 mark with freshman Alec Attala (Clinton Twp., Mich.) at No. 3 doubles.

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Playing primarily at No. 2 singles, Gill posted a 6-3 conference record. Gill went 4-5 at No. 1 doubles, teaming with freshman Melvin Joseph (Northville, Mich.).

Joseph, who tallied a 7-1 GLIAC mark in singles, received honorable mention accolades along with freshman Michael FitzGerald (Grosse Ile, Mich.). FitzGerald was 2-1 in singles and 4-3 in doubles play.

WSU’s 17 victories and its .680 winning percentage were the best totals since the 2004 team went 26-5 and finished with a .839 mark.

The future looks bright as every studentathlete in the NCAA regional line-up was either a sophomore or freshman.

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SOFTBALL consecutive year and for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons.

Twenty-eight (28) of WSU’s 56 games were against 13 of the teams that qualified for the NCAA tournament as once again the Warriors played a tremendously tough schedule both conference and non-league.

Junior right fielder Alison Allen was voted to the AllGLIAC First Team, CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team, and both the Daktronics and NFCA All-Midwest Region First Teams. Allen’s .726 slugging percentage was the highest in school history (with at least 65 AB; she had 186 AB), while both her .484 on-base percentage and 78 hits were fifth best in WSU annals. She also shattered the school record for runs in a season with 57 (previous mark was 49 by Lindsey Perry in 2007), and became WSU’s all-time leader in home runs with 33.

Junior first baseman Rebecca Ryan set the WSU alltime mark in fielding putouts (1,300) which ranks third in GLIAC history.

Wayne State is slated to have 13 returning letterwinners for the 2012 squad.

Above: Stephanie Foreman, Sophomore

Left: Jon Groszek, Sophomore

The 2011 Wayne State University softball season was like riding a roller coaster at your favorite theme park.

After starting the year at 1-7 including setbacks in four games when the Warriors had a lead, WSU rebounded to go 9-3 in its final 12 games of the Rebel Spring Games tournament.

Wayne State began conference play with a 2-2 mark, before a home sweep of Detroit improved the Warriors mark to 14-12. WSU won three straight contests at Ohio Dominican after dropping the opener, then rallied to earn a split against Tiffin (the eventual GLIAC regular-season and tournament champions) following a pair of Dragon victories on day one of the weekend series.

A pair of road splits at Hillsdale and Grand Valley, preceded a pair of wins at Findlay on April 20. The game two victory over the Oilers gave head coach Gary Bryce his 1,000th collegiate softball win. It came on a walk-off home run by Nikki Fulton which ended the contest in the fifth inning (9-0).

Following a split at Ashland, the Warriors split a home twinbill with Findlay then won three of four in a weekend set versus Lake Erie College. Two losses to Ashland on the final day of the regular season gave WSU a 16-13-1 conference record and the seventh seed for the league tournament.

After a 4-2 setback in game one of the GLIAC tournament to the Eagles, Wayne State won back-to-back elimination games against Saginaw Valley (4-1) and Grand Valley (10-6 in 10 innings), two teams that would play in the NCAA Midwest Super Regional two weeks later. A 4-2 loss to Ferris State, ended the season for the Warriors with a 3025-1 record.

Wayne State won at least 30 games for the sixth

BASEBALL

The Wayne State University baseball team won a schoolrecord 35 games and advanced to the championship game of the NCAA Midwest Regional for the second time in school history. While a trip to the NCAA Division II Championship in Cary, N.C., was not in the cards for the Warriors, the 2011 season will be remembered as yet another successful campaign laced with individual achievements and collective triumphs.

The defending 2010 GLIAC champion, Wayne State defeated Ashland and eliminated Saginaw Valley State, earning an opportunity to defend its tournament title against Grand Valley State, the top ranked team in the country. The Warriors lost their second of four postseason meetings with the Lakers in Chillicothe, Ohio, but nonetheless garnered one of four coveted at-large berths in the NCAA Regional.

After taking the Lakers to the limit in 10 innings in the first round, the Warriors survived three elimination games in Normal, Ill., against Southern Indiana (the 2010 Division II national champion), Missouri S&T and Northern Kentucky to set up a GLIAC-only final and a rematch with GVSU. Ultimately, it was the Lakers who came away with their 32nd-straight win to end the 2011 season for the Warriors.

With win number 35 coming against the Norse, Wayne State – playing in its fourth NCAA Regional since 2005 – surpassed the 34-win total of the 2008 squad, the only other team to make it to a regional final.

Wayne State also said goodbye to a five-member senior class which contributed to the highest four-year win total (126) and winning percentage (.594) than any other in the 71 years of Wayne State baseball.

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Senior catcher Michael Wiseman, who set four career records in 2011 including the mark for runs batted in (183), was named to the AllGLIAC First Team for the third straight year. He received First Team All-Region honors, and was voted to the NCAA Regional All-Tournament team after hitting .350 with three RBI in Normal.

Wiseman also received All-America honors, and was voted Division II Defensive Player of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Named WSU’s Most Valuable Player, Wiseman led the team with a .368 batting average and a career-best 71 hits, had 25 multiple-hit and 11 multiple-RBI games, and played errorless defense at catcher and first base.

Shortstop Caleb Dalman posted careerhighs in nearly every offensive category, set the hit-by-pitch career record, and reached base in 17 straight games down the stretch which carried into the postseason.

Ambassadors for the program in the community and classroom as well, Dalman and Wiseman served as the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President and Vice President, respectively. Both received Academic All-District honors as well.

The accomplishments of the pitching corps were remarkable as well, as the staff ’s 3.99 earned run average was the lowest since 1975.

Seniors Brett Shankin, Tyler Loehr and Matt Rustulka closed out their collegiate careers with a combined 13 victories in 2011.

GOLF

The Wayne State men’s golf team played six tournaments in the fall, most notably losing in a playoff to Ferris State in the GLIAC Championship in October. The team went on to won the Tiffin and Gannon tournaments to close out the fall schedule, and came into the spring season with high hopes of once again playing on a national stage.

Second-place finishes in the April regional at Cherry Blossom in Georgetown, Ky., and in the Lake Erie Invitational provided enough additional momentum for the Warriors to earn their fifth straight berth in the NCAA Super Regional, which meant a return to Cherry Blossom in May.

Wayne State led the Super Regional, WSU’s seventh in the last eight years under head coach

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Above: Michael Wiseman, Senior

Right: Eric Johnson, Junior

Mike Horn, after the first round and wound up finishing seventh overall.

Despite the team missing out on a third straight collective trip to the NCAA Championship, Wayne State was represented at nationals by junior Eric Johnson, who qualified by way of a third-place showing at the Super Regional.

As stroke play concluded May 18 in Florence, Ala., Johnson’s consistent play secured him a tie for 32nd place out of 108 golfers.

Johnson was one of four WSU golfers to receive All-GLIAC honors, as he was joined on the Second Team by junior Jack Mitroka. Senior Steve Fedewa was named to the First Team, and junior Hagan Risner was an Honorable Mention.

MULTIPURPOSE FACILITY

Construction Update The Wayne State University athletic department’s multipurpose facility is scheduled to open in late July and will consist of six offices, baseball locker room, training room, both men’s and women’s locker rooms and restrooms, as well as a storage area which all leads into the 35,000 square foot multipurpose area.

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To the right is a view from the west end of the facility looking at the main entrance.

The multipurpose area has the room to simultaneously have four indoor tennis courts, a four-lane sprint track, along with two batting/pitching cage areas. With the high ceiling, football can hold practices indoor and both baseball and softball will be able to do long tosses.

To the left is an image from inside the multipurpose area, while above picture shows the placement of the multipurpose facility in relation to the rest of the Matthaei Athletic Complex area.

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NEW HIRES

MEET THE NEW COACHES: HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH RUBEN MENDOZA Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier announced on April the hiring of Ruben Mendoza as head strength and conditioning coach.

“Ruben has demonstrated a phenomenal record in strength and conditioning when you consider the program’s and the caliber of studentathletes he has developed,” stated Fournier. “His expertise and personal style will significantly impact the success of all our student-athletes both on and off the field. Ruben has positively impacted every athletic program with which he has been associated.

Mendoza joins the Warrior staff after five years (2005-09) as Notre Dame’s head strength and conditioning coach. Prior to his appointment in South Bend, he worked for four years as the coordinator of strength and conditioning at the University of Mississippi.

While with the Irish, Mendoza oversaw a full-time staff of eight that coordinated training for all 26 UND sports. At Ole Miss, he spent four years overseeing a Rebel strength staff that featured four full-time assistants and three graduate assistants dealing with 500 studentathletes and 18 varsity sports.

Mendoza was assistant director of strength, speed and conditioning for four years at Clemson University before taking over at Ole Miss in

January 2001. His football responsibilities at Clemson included implementation of inseason strength and conditioning programs, serving as assistant coordinator of winter conditioning as well as a speed development program, testing and monitoring all progress in strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, and educating student-athletes on nutritional factors, including supplementation that affects health and performance.

General responsibilities at Clemson dealt with supervising the development of strength and aerobic fitness for 19 varsity sports through the use of sports-specific training programs.

Mendoza managed the 14,000-square foot facility and day-to-day operations, worked closely with the Clemson head trainer in coordinating rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, and provided supervision and developed time schedules for varsity sports for use of athletic weight facilities.

Prior to joining the Clemson staff in June 1997, Mendoza served as head strength and conditioning coordinator at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga from January 1993 to April 1997. He was the defensive line coach/ assistant strength and conditioning coach at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., during the 1992 season and served as graduate assistant

strength and conditioning coach at South Carolina from June 1990 to February 1992.

A Kodak All-America offensive lineman in 1985 while playing at Wayne State (Neb.), Mendoza also earned NAIA All-America and All-Central States Intercollegiate Conference first-team honors and was a team captain. He earned his bachelor of science degree from Wayne State College in 1989. Mendoza was inducted in 2007 into the Nebraska College Hall of Fame and the Wayne State (Neb.) College Hall of Fame.

HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH CARRIE LOHR Carrie Lohr was named the 12th head coach in the history of the Wayne State University women’s basketball program. The announcement was made on May by WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier.

“I look forward to welcoming Carrie into our family of coaches,” said Fournier. “She brings a wealth of experience and success as a head coach with limited resources. Her consistent achievement over a proven period of time reflects the skill set we were looking for and she met each of the pre-interview qualifications we had identified. Her recruiting familiarity with Detroit and Michigan will greatly aid our efforts to develop our academic, outreach and competitive objectives. Her engaging style will resonate with our alumni and supporters.”

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family,” stated Lohr. “I look forward to growing Wayne State women’s basketball into a championship program. I am determined to uphold WSU expectations of excellence in the classroom, on the court, and in the community.”

Lohr comes to Wayne State after serving as the head coach at St. Clair County Community College (SC4) in Port Huron for the last nine seasons (2002-11). She also spent two years (1997-99) as an assistant coach at Oakland University as it transitioned from Division II to Division I.

She was selected as the 2009-10 BCAM (Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan) Junior College Coach of the Year after earning the MCCAA Eastern Conference Coach of the Year award. She also won the BCAM Junior College Coach of the Year award following the 2003-04 campaign.

Lohr had a record of 166-106 (.610) in her nine years with the Skippers along with an MCCAA mark of 93-50 (.650), as SC4 always finished in the top half of the conference

Academic Luncheon standings.

She had an All-Region player in six of her nine seasons, including the 2003-04 Player of the Year in the region (Taleesha Hardy).

Lohr mentored six First Team All-MCCAA Eastern Conference players as well as eight Second Team honorees, and a total of 28 allconference selections.

In addition, she tutored five All-Defensive Team players in the last five seasons, including the 2006-07 MCCAA Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year in Kim Lackowski.

Lohr also had five student-athletes named to the All-Freshman Team, including the 2008-09 Freshman of the Year in Chanahl Putnam.

Her Skipper squads won at least one district post-season tournament game in five of the last six seasons and made four appearances in the district semifinals in the last six years.

Over the nine-year span at SC4, 23 of her players earned athletic scholarships at fouryear universities, including nine at the NCAA

Division I or DII levels.

The Golden Grizzlies compiled a two-year mark of 34-20 with Lohr assisting head coach Beckie Francis. The players Lohr and Francis recruited in 1997 and 1998 helped OU win three straight conference titles (‘99,’00,’01) and earn a berth in the 2002 NCAA tournament.

Two of her OU players (Katie Wolfe and Sarah Judd) received significant recognition.

Wolfe was a Kodak All-America Honorable Mention as a sophomore, while Judd was the 2002 Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Year as well as Tournament MVP.

In the spring of 1998, Lohr was a training camp coach during try-outs for the inaugural season of the WNBA’s Detroit Shock.

She received an Associate of Arts degree from St. Clair County Community College in 1992 and earned a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of MichiganDearborn in 1994.

Lohr continued her education and was awarded a Master of Arts in

Counseling from Oakland University in 1999.

She was a three-sport athlete (basketball, volleyball and softball) for the Redskins of Sandusky High School.

Lohr began her collegiate playing career as a point guard at SC4 where she earned first team MCCAA AllLeague, All-State and All Region XI honors and also served as team captain her sophomore year. She continued her basketball career at Michigan-Dearborn, where she led the Wolves to their first post-season playoff game in school history and also served as team captain in her senior season.

A native of Sandusky, she and her husband, Eric, reside in St. Clair with their two children Sarah (8) and Eli (7). Lohr is a member of both the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) and BCAM.

ACADEMIC LUNCHEON

The WSU Department of Athletics recognized 116 student-athletes at the 2011 Athletic Academic recognition luncheon for achieving at least a 3.50 term gpa for Fall 2010.

The luncheon was held at historic St. Andrews on April 21.

In addition, seven Deans’ Award winners were also recognized for having the highest cumulative grade-point average among all student-athletes in that particular college: Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Eric Szydlowski -- Tennis Associate Dean Howard Normile (not pictured)

College of Engineering Amelia Davis -- Basketball Past Provost Nancy S. Barrett

College of Education Debora Correa -- Tennis Associate Dean Sally Erbaugh

College of Nursing Sally Witt -- Fencing Assistant Dean Cynthia Redwine

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Matthew Laschuk -- Swimming Dean Bob Thomas

School of Business Administration Bryan Lynch -- Golf Dean David Williams

College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts Paige Sickmiller -- Basketball Dean Matthew Seeger

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DONORS

DONOR PAGE 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 between February1, 2010 and April 30, 2011.

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 Matt Cunningham, Athletics Development Director, at 313-577-0587.

ALL-AMERICAN CLUB ($5,000+) DeMaria Building Company, Inc. Ernie Harwell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Michel Frappier Robert Kohrman Michigan First Credit Union National Collegiate Athletic Association Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. William A. Prew, Sr. S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. Turner Construction Company DIRECTOR’S CLUB ($2,500-$4,999) Edward J. Bernier CWL Investments LLC Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund G T J Consulting Matthew and Tracy Muscat Dr. Irvin D. Reid and Dr. Pamela Trotman Reid Robmar Precision, Inc. Jim R. Sears Rebetha Sheppard Walbridge CAPTAIN’S CLUB ($1,000-$2,499) AIREA, Inc Paul and Shirley Andrews Mr. Dennis J. Baldin Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Baruzzini Construction Company Elin and Barry Becker Clifford A. Brown Mr. Gary Bryce Colasanti Construction Services Inc. Gregory and Phyllis DeMars Enterprise Holdings Mr. Vernon D. Foss Rob Fournier FRAPPS Inc. Mr. David L. Greer James and Carol Hayes Ryan Janczewski Mr. Paul Jozwiak Clara A. Kuntz Fred & Irene Mulhauser Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori Mr. Mitchell L. Ritter Dr. Robert & Marietta Samaras Edgar A. Scribner Blair and Arlene Stanicek Ms. Joanna Thompson Ms. Allison K. Tookes Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Mr. Daniel T. Webster VARSITY CLUB ($500-$999) Mr. Thomas E. Abdenour Mr. Adham M. Aljahmi Hamilton Anderson Ms. Janet L. Baldick Ms. Michele E. Barton BEI Associates, Inc.

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Ryan Oshnock Mr. Gordon A. Otto The Ouvry Family Carl Papa, D.D.S., P.C. Mr. Michael R. Papciak Mr. Gilbert Paquette Ralph F. Pershing, Jr. Peterson Mortgage LLC Phillips Exeter Academy Mr. Warren F. Priehs Mr. Charles H. Pullman QNorth, LLC Mr. Steven M. Ramaekers Derek Ranck Rembrandt Kitchens & Baths Theodore & Donna Reyman Mr. Michael S. Robinson Rochester Sales Inc. Mr. Raymond Rolak Mr. Richard J. Roscoe Mr. Michael D. Russell Mrs. Diane M. Rusu Ms. Allison G. Rutledge Mr. Kevin P. Ryan Saeek A. Saleh Mr. Abdullah Saleh Mr. John J. Samonie Ms. Marilyn S. Schafer Mr. Kenneth Scott Schmidt Lisa Seymour Mr. Gerald A. Sharon Mr. & Mrs. Thomas I. Sheppard Ms. Peggy A. Shunkwiler Lowell G. Sides Mr. Stanley J. Simek, Jr. Mr. Ronald B. Simpkins Jordan Sinclair Ms. Karen L. Sinclair Mr. Raymond L. Skwiers Mr. Harold T. Slaby Tip Smathers Mr. Jason Earl Smith Cherita Smith Mr. Jesse Smith, Jr. Daniel T. Smith & Lauren A. Janutol Mr. Howard Snider Mr. & Mrs. William R. Snyder Mr. Mark Spangler, Jr. Ms. Jennifer K. Spicher Ms. Regina Stambaugh Mr. Donald Stange Ms. Rebecca Stanley Jaclyn Stapleton Debra Stapleton Dr. & Mrs. William T. Stephenson, Jr. William Stephenson Mr. Christopher A. Stevenson Mrs. Linda A. Strach Mr. Brian G. Stuard Mr. & Mrs. Karl Swanson Mrs. Mari Szandzik Mr. David E. Taylor Teamsters Local Union No. 769 Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Teasley Milo F. & Bertha R. Teer Thomas W. Kolderman, D.D.S., P.C. Ms. Tamara L. Tranter Trotaz Investments Mr. Nick G. Tumbarello Mr. & Mrs. Donald K. Urban Vermeulen Funeral Homes, Inc. Ms. Diane E. Vesey Mr. Bradley J. Vincent LTC (Ret) John E. Walus Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Warchol Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Webster Ms. Christine D. Wedesky Ms. Rose Wegienka Jon Weisman Mr. and Mrs. Larry Weiss Ms. Ann Werner Kristi Werner

Mr. Frederick G. White, III Mr. Jon J. Wilkerson Christina Wooster Robert and Corrine Wyman Mr. Robert A. Yousey Mr. Ronald Ytsma Mr. Robert S. Zauner Robery Zauner Mr. Gregory A. Zawalski Z’s Place II, Inc. 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 call Matt Cunningham at (313) 577-0587 for corrections.

THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE 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 The Petrouleas Family 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 WSU Academic & Athletic Women’s Basketball Christopher Wouters

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ALL-AMERICANS ALL–AMERICANS

2010/ 2011

Joaquin Abascal Gallegos Swimming

Daunte Akra Football

Alison Allen Softball

Carol Azambuja Swimming

Cristina Busquets Garcia Swimming

Cassie Chetosky Diving

Ashley Corriveau Swimming

Darrin Driesenga Diving

Sara Franklin Swimming

Kevin Galerneau Swimming

Ana Gonzalez Pena Swimming

Jeff Grant Swimming

Nathan Hesche Swimming

Jeremy Jones Football

Paige Kortman Diving

Kristian Larsen Swimming

Matthew Laschuk Swimming

Catherine Leix Swimming

Joe Long Football

Emily Mitzelfeld Diving

Oskar Nordstrand Swimming

Josh Renel Football

Katarzyna Sak Volleyball

Kayla Scott Swimming

Andrey Seryy Swimming

Carly Sevald Diving

Matt Victor Swimming

Michael Wiseman Baseball

Agata Zalewska Swimming

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Stan Thornton Football

W CLUB With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The “W” 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 an 11th-place finish in 2009, its highest ever. 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.

JOIN THE “W” CLUB 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.

• Double or triple your “W” Club gift if your employer has a matching gift program.

Contact the “W” 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 taxdeductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Contact Matt Cunningham at 313-577-0587 or visit wsuathletics.com for more information on the “W” Club!

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