Warrior Within (Summer 2014) by Wayne State University Warriors

FEATURE STORY: RECORD AMOUNT OF NACDA POINTS (PAGE 2)

SPRING NCAA APPEARANCES (PAGES 3-6)

FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

DIRECTORS’ CUP RECAP

NCAA APPEARANCES SWIMMING & DIVING

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

FENCING

SOFTBALL

WOMEN’S TENNIS

BASEBALL

MEN’S TENNIS

MEN’S GOLF

WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

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2014 WARRIOR FOOTBALL

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

ACADEMIC LUNCHEON RECAP

LOCKER ROOM PROJECTS

LIST OF SUPPORTERS

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WARRIOR WITHIN Compiled and edited by the WSU Sports Information Office ROB FOURNIER Director of Athletics JEFF WEISS Associate A.D./Media Relations CAMERON WEIDENTHALER Assistant Sports Information Director AMANDA ST. JULIANA Athletics Graphic Designer ADAM BOUTON Sports Information Intern Cover design by Otniel Chis PRINTING Inland Press - Detroit, Mich. PHOTOS Mark Hicks (WestSide Photo), Ron Harper, Chuck Andersen, Jason Clark, Cameron Weidenthaler and Adam Bouton.

FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Finding Your Star By Rob Fournier, esq. Director of Athletics

It did not end the way we thought it would. It was early in the evening of the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and the softball team had just been eliminated from the College World Series. We had finished dinner and the coaches wanted to go back to the Salem sports complex to watch the remaining series games. I did not have that same “enthusiasm” for more softball especially if Wayne State was not going to participate. The staff left in a tournament-provided car and I boarded the team bus with women basketball assistant Karen Lafata who was traveling with the team as an additional administrator. I asked Coach Lafata to see if the young ladies wanted to go up to the top of Mill Mountain to see the “Roanoke Star” which is the country’s largest free-standing illuminated, man-made star. With the other option being back to the hotel room, they seemed eager to experience the trip. We went back, cleaned-up, changed and then headed about 1,300 feet up a two lane road with a somewhat reluctant bus driver. As we boarded the bus, their mood had changed. They requested some music…loud music and eased back into those easy conversations that you start as teammates and complete years later as friends with all the unpredictableness of life sandwiched somewhere in between. “I have learned over many, many years that the “star” in each of our lives can be elusive, and in that cacophony of what people “want for you”, may not be your path to your star. “ At the summit, they took photos overlooking Roanoke, some “selfies” and few “awkwardly-arranged” group shots. It was what intercollegiate athletics does best – bring people from different backgrounds, orientations, beliefs and even countries and creates a different kind of learning environment. One that lasts a lifetime. This is not a sociallyengineered experiment. As I looked out over the landscape I thought to myself, intercollegiate athletics is like that illuminated star. It has helped open doors…and minds. It has raised the specter of many institutions. It has been a beacon for many who saw little light early in their life to guide their personal journey. Over the years I have had many people ask me what it is like to work in college athletics. Most who inquire are hoping for that same opportunity. Honestly, that question is always difficult to answer in order to clearly and correctly capture the essence of the athletics experience. Some people get up each morning to earn a living. In athletics, you get up each day ready to change lives, and most of the

time, it is not your own. In a sometimes self-absorbed world of detached messaging, Twitter and Instagram, there is something refreshing real about intercollegiate athletics. Sometimes in the hectic pace of what we are trying to collectively accomplish, folks fail to realize that the small daily impact of what they do that is realized over time adds up to changed lives that we may not immediately see. Differences that others see as disparate in society we see as enrichment. It is the exuberance and spontaneity of college athletics that those external to the “arena” dismiss, criticize or simply don’t appreciate. But then again, I think there is more to people than the pictures they post on Facebook and acknowledging as a “like”.

WSU welcomes Jade McGarr after her College World Series home run against Valdosta State on May 22.

It was not long after our first game of the tournament that Head Coach Gary Bryce wanted to introduce me to a former student-athlete Lori (Sleeman) Winn who had driven down to Roanoke from Washington DC with her two daughters. She had played for Gary from 1989 – 1991 and had graduated from WSU in only three years. I know, it does not play into your stereotype of student-athletes. Actually, when you think about it, not much does. I soon learned that Lori (or should I say Lieutenant Colonel Winn) works for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. That is not a secretarial position. As we talked she offered how softball, and more importantly the lessons learned from Coach Bryce, had impacted her life. How those challenges on a softball field, the mental and physical preparation, had readied her for the larger life challenges she was to confront. The building blocks of hard work, perseverance, good judgment and determination had advanced her life far beyond a softball diamond. She confessed it had been many, many years since she had been back to WSU but that did not diminish fond memories of a campus of an earlier time, of cherished teammates and most importantly, what that meant to her. As we talked her two daughters (about seven and ten) tossed softballs with the team. Not surprisingly, as part of the “girls’ weekend”, they had brought their gloves. The team shared softball skills – much the same as Gary had probably instructed their mother years earlier. The oldest one, who wants to be a catcher, enthused “that someday she is coming to Wayne State to play softball ... with her sister.” The sheer spontaneity of that comment reflected a love for her mother and (continued on page 13) SUMMER 2014 WARRIOR WITHIN | 1

LEARFIELD DIRECTORS’ CUP The Wayne State University Department of Athletics set a school record by accumulating 524 points in the 2013-14 NACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) Directors’ Cup. The 524 points placed WSU 14th out of 317 NCAA Division II institutions which is a top five percent (5%) finish. Learfield Directors’ Cup Finished Under Fournier Year Place Points DII Schools Behind WSU 2013-14 14th 524 303 2012-13 39th 377.5 278 2011-12 39th 354 275 2010-11 31st 391 264 2009-10 21st 454.5 273 2008-09 11th 499 284 2007-08 23rd 449.5 272 2006-07 24th 430 271 2005-06* 72nd 198 223 2004-05# 25th 367.25 270 2003-04 27th 383 268 2002-03 32nd 339 263 2001-02 52nd 220 243 2000-01^ 124th 100 171 * Swimming & Diving/Fencing Discounted # Fencing Discounted ^ Fournier Began in September “I could use a number of trite cliches to underscore this unprecedented achievement in the 97 years of WSU athletics but it would not adequately reflect the work of so many to make this success possible,” stated WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier. “This is not a one-year achievement, but instead years of work, sacrifice, commitment and determination. Funny, the same devotion it takes to be a champion.” “From student-athletes and coaches -- to strength coaches, trainers, and game personnel – to staff in development, marketing, sports information, and the business office – to part-time coaches, volunteers, graduate assistants and managers – thank you! They all share in this success. To finish in the top 5% in the country is daunting, humbling and significant. When you consider where we started, this has been a trajectory.” “Some people are dismissive of Division II ... but those same people fail to realize that 317 programs are all trying like heck to be at the top and I do not care what you do in life, take pride in being the best -- be it the teacher in the smallest town in the country or the professor at the biggest University. Each is important. I know people who go to work every day to earn a lifestyle. The people in this department come to 2 | WARRIOR WITHIN SUMMER 2014

work every day to change lives. They have ... and along the way created a number of champions as well.”

Warriors await freshman Emily Cava after she put WSU on top 1-0 with a home run in a decisive NCAA Super Regional game at UMSL on May 17.

After not recording a point during the fall sports season, WSU rebounded by totaling 279 points during the winter sports season. The swimming and diving programs led the charge as the women’s squad finished second (90 points) and the men’s team placed third (85 points). The women’s basketball squad tied-for-ninth (74 points) nationally, while the men’s and women’s fencing programs earned 40 points for their top20 finish. For the first time in school history, all six spring sports competed in their respective NCAA Championships. The softball team finished in a tie-for-seventh to earn 73 points after qualifying for the College World Series for the third time in program history. The women’s tennis squad won its first-ever NCAA Regional tournament and finished in a tie-for-ninth accumulating 64 points for its inaugural appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The baseball team won one game in the NCAA Regional tournament and had the eventual national champions on the ropes in an elimination game to finish in a tie-for-17th and add 50 points to the school’s total. The men’s tennis squad earned 35.5 points with women’s track garnering 17.5 points as graduate student Jen Rock finished sixth in the 10K to become the first female track All-American in school history. The men’s golf team also competed in the NCAA Midwest/South Super Regional and earned five points bringing the spring sports total to 245 points. Wayne State’s top 13 all-time best finishes in the NACDA Directors’ Cup have occurred in the last 13 years. Eleven of the last 12 years, WSU has finished in the top 12 percent nationally of all NCAA Division II schools.

WARRIOR SWIMMING & DIVING The Wayne State University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams again competed as one of the top programs in the nation, with the Warrior women finishing as the national runner-up and the men’s team placing third at the 2014 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships. The national finals were held from March 12-15 at the SPIRE Institute. 2014 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS -- TEAM STANDINGS (Top Five) WOMEN MEN 1. Drury 486 1. Drury 569.5 2. Wayne State 419 2. Florida Southern 361 3. Queens (N.C.) 368.5 3. Wayne State 358.5 4. West Chester 300 4. Queens (N.C.) 285 5. California-San Diego 248.5 5. Bridgeport 258.5

Both Wayne State teams placed in the top three for the first time since 2011. The men’s squad earned its best finish since that year and accumulated its highest point total (358.5 points) since the 2009 season. The Warrior women finished second to Drury University for the second straight year and finished inside the top two for the sixth straight season. The Warrior men have also finished as one the top three teams in four of the last six seasons and placed in the top eight each of the past 10 years. The Warrior women’s squad finished with 419 points, 67 points behind Drury for the national title. The WSU men’s team finished just 2.5 points out of second place, as Florida Southern finished second to Drury with 361 points. The Warriors won six national titles at the NCAA Championships - five by the women’s team and one by the men’s squad. Wayne State also broke five national records and 11 school records during the four-day meet. All 23 of the Warrior swimmers and divers that competed in the meet earned All-American accolades. Nine different student-athletes -- Carol Azambuja, Till Barthel, Soren Holm, Piotr Jachowicz, Kristian Larsen, Elly Maleski, Gloria Martinez Perez, Kristina Novichenko and Kayla Scott -- each earned at least five All-America certificates. Wayne State head coach Sean Peters was selected as the 2014 College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Women’s Coach of the Year after he led the women to five national titles and its sixth-straight finish in the top two at the NCAA Finals.

2014 WAYNE STATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 200 Medley Relay - Juan David Molina Perez, Piotr Jachowicz, Soren Holm, Till Barthel (1:26.02, national record) 200 Freestyle Relay - Carol Azambuja, Gloria Martinez Perez, Kayla Scott, Elly Maleski (1:31.64, national record) 50 Freestyle - Carol Azambuja (22.62) 100 Freestyle - Carol Azambuja (48.94, national record) 100 Breaststroke - Kayla Scott (1:00.66, national record) 400 IM - Kristina Novichenko (4:16.08, school record) For a full day-to-day recap and video highlights from the NCAA Championships log on to WSUAthletics.com.

The WSU women’s swimming & diving program collect another piece of NCAA hardware.

The WSU men’s swimming & diving program also adding to the Matthaei trophy case.

The WSU coaching staff and student-athletes look on at the 2014 NCAA Championships.

Kayla Scott (left) and Dylan Szegedi were two of the 23 to earn All-American honors.

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WINTER NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS The women’s basketball team concluded its 2013-14 season with another Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament. This past year’s squad won the GLIAC regularseason title with a 17-5 conference record, the first conference crown since the 198081 campaign. With a 23-8 overall mark, the Warriors equaled the school record for wins in a season and became the first team with backto-back 20-win seasons in school history.

WSU received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and was seeded sixth in the eight team Midwest Regional field. The Warriors avenged an early season loss by downing the Greyhounds 63-58 with a strong surge down the stretch. In the regional semifinal, WSU prevailed 87-80 over No. 2 seed Lewis as Brown recorded 24 points, 14 rebounds and six steals. In the season finale setback at Drury, Brown finished with a team-high 19 points, while Destiny Lavita-Stephens added 14. With 11 players set to return for 2014-15 the future continues to be bright for women’s basketball at Wayne State.

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Three members of the fencing program competed in the 2014 NCAA Championships. The Warriors placed 17th, earning 25 victories over the four-day competition.

Shareta Brown goes up for a shot against Malone on March 8.

Freshman Zuzanna Sobczak earned WSU’s highest individual finish at the NCAA Championships in four years after placing 14th in the foil. She finished with a record of 11-12 overall across her 23 foil bouts. Sobczak’s finish was just two spots out of earning All-America honors.

Third-year head coach Carrie Lohr has compiled a 45-17 record over the last two seasons leading WSU to four NCAA tournament wins. Wayne State was one of just six schools to make a repeat appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2014. Junior center Shareta Brown became the first player in school history to score over 600 points in a year. Brown was voted to the Daktronics All-America First Team (the first ever WSU women’s basketball player to be a First Team All-American) as well as being selected to the WBCA Honorable Mention All-America Team and the Women’s Division II Bulletin Honorable Mention All-American Team. Senior forward Imari Redfield earned Second Team All-GLIAC honors after averaging 12.3 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per contest.

Zuzanna Sobczak (left) and Quentin Schneider compete at the 2014 Danosi Open.

Senior Kaja Klodawska placed 22nd in the sabre in her second straight NCAA Championship appearance. Klodawska, who finished third at the NCAA Midwest Fencing Championships, finished her Warrior career as the all-time leader in sabre victories with 281.

WSU won the GLIAC regular-season title and was the No. 1 seed for the Senior Quentin Schneider earned his best individual finish at the NCAA league tournament. It marked the first time the women’s team had Fencing National Championships in his third and final appearance, hosted the league semifinals and championship game in school history. placing 14th in the foil. He also wrapped up his career as just the sixth men’s fencer to reach the 200-victory plateau. Schneider finished the season with a record of 53-22 and accumulated a mark of 228-96 across his three-year WSU fencing career.

Coach Lohr celebrates with Kristen Long after defeating Indianapolis.

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This marked the 23rd consecutive year under head coach Jerzy Radz that WSU had fencers qualify for the national championships. WSU studentathletes have won eight individual national titles during Radz’s tenure. The Warriors have eight top 10 national finishes under Radz since the men’s and women’s went into a combined championship.

SPRING NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS The WSU women’s tennis squad compiled an 8-2 mark during the spring season with both losses coming to top-25 teams in St. Leo and Tampa to secure its eighth trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last 10 years. In the opening round of the NCAAs, the Warriors dispatched of Missouri-St. Louis 5-2 to set up a rematch against tennis power Northwood. Wayne State earned its first NCAA regional title in school history defeating longtime nemesis Northwood 5-3 in the NCAA regional finals. WSU Softball squad after beating UMSL to the advance to College World Series.

WSU, the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region, got off to a strong start against secondseeded Northwood, which was playing on its home courts. Wayne State won two of the The 2014 Warrior softball season was historic in that the team set the all-time school three matches in doubles. Freshman Andreea Mitrache and sophomore Alex Poissant record with 19 consecutive victories, won a third consecutive GLIAC Tournament title, as won 8-5 at No. 2 doubles, while sophomore Julia Kamenko and senior Jessica Kruczek well as winning NCAA Regional and Super Regional titles for the first time since 2010. tallied an 8-6 victory at No. 3 doubles. All this led to a third trip to the College World Series (CWS) in the last 12 years as WSU finished as one of the top eight teams in the country out of 288 Division II schools that In singles, Wayne State won the first set in four of the six flights to fight off any shift in sponsor softball. momentum. With the score knotted 2-2, WSU junior Anne Li Briand gave the Warriors the lead once again by winning in straight sets at No. 4 singles. Wayne State closed out Thirty-third year head coach Gary Bryce became the 17th softball coach (all three NCAA the match with consecutive victories by Poissant at No. 3 singles and Mitrache at No. 2 Divisions combined) to reach the 1,100-win plateau. Led by the dynamic pitching duo singles. of Lyndsay Butler (GLIAC Pitcher of the Year) and Briana Lee (Second Team Daktronics All-American), the Warriors pitching staff set school records for most strikeouts (530) and most shutouts in a season (27). The season began by the Warriors recording a 20-4 mark prior to the start of league play, which included eight wins over teams appearing in the NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) poll. After a 3-0 start in GLIAC games, WSU was shutout in the next three contests to fall to 3-3. A 2-2 week preceded 12 straight conference wins to finish GLIAC play at 17-5.

The women’s tennis team after topping Northwood.

Wayne State was seeded second for the conference tournament and continued its With her victory in singles, Briand tied the single-season record for victories equaling winning streak by defeating Ashland (4-3), Walsh (4-1), Grand Valley State (3-2) and Kristina Goranskaya’s mark set in 2011-12. Briand and Yahsha Moore (West Bloomfield, Ohio Dominican (9-3). The four consecutive league tournament victories extended the Mich.) also tied the single-season record in doubles wins after earning their 24th win Warriors winning streak in that post-season tournament to 10 games. against UMSL. WSU was seeded second for NCAA Regional play and the Warriors did not disappoint the home crowd with three consecutive shutout triumphs. WSU blanked Ashland (3-0), Grand Valley State (3-0) and Indianapolis (7-0) to advance to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2010. This time, however, Wayne State would have to play the best two-of-three series at Missouri-St. Louis. After seeing its 19-game winning streak end in game one by a 3-0 score, the Warriors responded with a pair of wins the next day (1-0 and 8-4) over the host Tritons.

Facing No. 2 seeded Armstrong Atlantic, the two-time defending national champions, in the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships, the Warriors fell 5-0. A highlight in the match for the Warriors was junior Yahsha Moore, who after dropping the first set in her singles match, won the second set 6-2 over the No. 2-ranked player in the nation. Moore’s match with Armstrong senior Aleksndra Filipovski ultimately remained unfinished after the Pirates clinched the match victory, but Filipovski entered the NCAA Round of 16 with a 21-1 record at No. 1 singles and has been ranked as one of the top three singles players in Division II all year.

At the College World Series in Salem, Va., WSU lost to high-powered Valdosta State Blazers in nine innings before dropping a 2-0 decision to Southeastern Oklahoma State Wayne State, which broke the school record for wins in a season, reached the finals of in an elimination game two days later. the GLIAC Tournament for the first time in history and also defeated Northwood for the first time since 1995. The Warriors also won their first NCAA Midwest Regional title. Senior outfielder Logan White was both a CoSIDA Academic All-American (3.80 cumulative GPA in Media Arts and Studies) and a NFCA All-Midwest Region selection. With just one senior on the 2013-14 roster, the future looks very bright for head coach Sheila Snyder who concluded her 25th year at the helm of the WSU women’s tennis Wayne State finished the year with a 46-12 record, the second-most wins in a season program with a 266-158 all-time record. in school history. With a solid recruiting class already on board for 2015, expectations will be high for another fantastic year on the diamond.

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SPRING NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Head coach Mike Horn and the men’s golf program has qualified for the NCAA Super Regional in 10 of the last 11 years including eight straight. In 2013-14, Jordan Andrus was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year and Honorable Mention All-GLIAC, while Tyler LaSerra was a Second Team All-GLIAC selection and Alex LaSerra was named to the Honorable Mention team.

The men’s tennis program compiled an 8-3 GLIAC record to tie for second, and defeated Tiffin and Ferris State by a combined 10-1 score at the GLIAC Tournament to finish third. The Warriors qualified for their third NCAA Tournament appearance in the past five seasons. Wayne State’s appearance in the 2014 NCAA Tournament was the first since 2011 and the Warriors have reached the opening round of the national tournament three times in six seasons under head coach Bryan Morrow. Wayne State graduates two of its all-time winningest players as Melvin Joseph and Michael FitzGerald combined for 210 career victories across singles and doubles. Wayne State went 55-37 in the four seasons with the senior pair in the program. FitzGerald was a CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team selection. Joseph was a GLIAC All-Academic Excellence selection along with FitzGerald.

Coach Horn and Alex LaSerra discuss strategy during the 2013 GLIAC Championships.

Coach Horn led the squad to three team titles including the LSSU Invitational and BGSU John Piper Intercollegiate in the fall and a Midwest Regional title to end the regular season in Noblesville, Ind. -----------------------------------------------------Head coach Ryan Kelley and the WSU Baseball program finished with a school record 36 wins and a 22-9 league mark. WSU clinched a berth in the GLIAC Tournament for the 10th time in the last 11 years and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five seasons.

Freshmen Clement Charriere (Marseille, France) and Stephane Robineau (Paris, France) were each named to the 2013-14 All-GLIAC Teams as Charriere was selected to the All-GLIAC First Team, while Robineau earned Honorable Mention All-GLIAC accolades. -----------------------------------------------------In just the second year of the WSU women’s outdoor track squad, graduate student Jen Rock became the first All-American in program history by placing sixth in the 10k event at the 2014 NCAA Championship. Sophomore Brittany Johnson, who joined Rock as the first-ever NCAA outdoor track championship qualifiers, placed 13th in the 1,500m race.

WSU has won at least 20 conference games each of the past five seasons and reached the 30-win plateau for the eighth time in school history and the for sixth time in the last seven years. The Warriors finished 15-1 (.938) at home, which is the best winning percentage in program history. Coach Kelley improved his record with the Warriors to 194-123 and his .612 winning percentage is tops among coaches in program history. The Warriors knocked off #18 Drury to begin the regional tournament with a 1-0 victory before falling to the eventual National Champions Southern Indiana. Six Warriors were named to the all-league teams with Jeremy Carrell, Alex Kinch and Kyle Zimmerman being named to the All-GLIAC First Team. Four student-athletes were named Daktronics All-Midwest region including Eric Cunningham being a First Team selection. Kyle Zimmerman was a NCBWA All-Midwest Region Gold Glover while Carrell and Zimmerman were CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team selections. 6 | WARRIOR WITHIN SUMMER 2014

Jen Rock (right) became the first All-American in program history by placing sixth in the 10K at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Kayla Gagnon (left) keeps pace.

At the 2014 GLIAC Outdoor Championship, WSU improved four places from its inaugural appearance. Rock won the 5000m event, while senior Kayla Gagnon finished sixth. Rock was second in the 10k, while Gagnon also placed fifth in the 3,000m steeplechase. Johnson placed second in the 1500m final in a school record time and had an eighth-place finish in the 800m. Newcomer Callie Brower set a school record in the high jump. Rookie Dazmonique Carr had an eighth-place finish in the 400m. Sophomore Kayla Balfour finished in sixth place 10k, while junior Cara Smock had an eighth-place finish in the 10k. In the javelin competition, Elizabeth Herriman broke the school record and finished fourth.

BASKETBALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

A look at the progess being made as of June 30th on the basketball expansion and an artist’s rendering (inset).

The basketball office expansion project will feature six individual offices (head coach plus two assistants for both the men’s basketball and women’s basketball coaching staffs) along with a general reception area and a team film room. The projects consists of 2,538 square feet and will be located near the northwest corner of the Matthaei, adjacent to where the current basketball offices are located. “I was very honored to learn of such a project and humbled by the private support we were receiving. I first learned of the basketball expansion in 2012. This has been a long time in the making, but will be ever bit worth the wait. The film room will fill a much needed void. Learning and understanding via film breakdown is such an important piece of college athletics. This will provide our team an opportunity to continue to develop their strengths, identify weaknesses, learn from one another and further expand an overall understanding of the game. In addition, the film room will allow us to enhance our opponent scouting. Coach Lohr

I believe that a lot of growth transpires in a film session. It is not easy watching yourself make mistakes in front of your peers but this experience allows for dialogue among teammates and coaches to work together to achieve our individual and team goals. In addition, it is a great confidence builder for our women to see themselves be successful on the court and share that energy and excitement with one another. I’m looking forward to showing it off -- to our donors, campus community, recruits, players, parents and alumni. The basketball office expansion advances our athletic department goal to provide a championship experience for all our student-athletes. It also reflects on the mission of the University to achieve an increasing level of excellence in the quality of its programs and to enhance the visibility and recognition of the University as a whole.” - Women’s Basketball Head Coach Carrie Lohr

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---“The dedication of so many involved with this project and the continued leadership of Athletic Director Rob Fournier, reflect the commitment that has been made to both the women’s and men’s basketball programs here at Wayne State University. The goal of our program is to create an environment that will foster what’s best for the development of the student-athlete and their success, both on the court and in the classroom. This basketball office complex and new gym floor will help us achieve those goals. Everything surrounding our basketball program including scheduling, player & coach working relationships, player development and recruitment will benefit from these additions” - Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Greer

Coach Greer

Workers tear up the old Matthaei court.

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W WEEK RECAP On April 12-18, the Wayne State University Department of Bazzi (Volleyball, 2007-08), and Julie Mielke (Women’s Cross Athletics hosted the Fifth Annual “W” Week sponsored by Country, 1998-2001). The 1983 softball program was also Advanced Disposal in support of women’s athletics. recognized during the brunch. The “W” Day Brunch kicked off the events on Saturday inside the Multipurpose Indoor Facility. Keynote speaker was Donna Lopiano, President and founder of Sports President M. Roy Wilson, Director of Athletics Rob Fournier, head coach Gary Bryce and members of the 1983 softball team. Management Resources, a consulting firm that focuses on bringing the knowledge of experienced expert former The WSU Football team played its annual Spring Game at noon athletics directors to assist scholastic and collegiate athletics following the event while the baseball program took two departments in solving growth and development challenges. games from Hillsdale. Dr. Lopiano is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Sports Foundation (1992-2007) and was named one of “The 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports” by Fox Sports. The Sporting News has also listed her as one of “The 100 Most Influential People in Sports.” She has been nationally and internationally acclaimed for her leadership as an athletics Dr. Donna Lopiano administrator and work advocating for gender equity in sports. Recognized as one of the foremost national experts on gender equity in sport, Dr. Lopiano has testified about Title IX and gender equity before three Congressional committees, served as a consultant to the U.S. Office for Civil Rights Department of Health, Education and Welfare Title IX Task Force and as an expert witness in over thirty court cases. Additionally, the 2014 class of “The Women Who Made A Difference” were recognized. This year’s class consisted of Terry Truvillion (Women’s Basketball, 1975-79), McCall Monte (Women’s Tennis, 2008-11), Whitney Baker (Women’s Swimming/Diving, 2004-08), Melanie Duda (Women’s Fencing, 2000-03), Jordan Sinclair (Softball, 2003-06), Mayssa 8 | WARRIOR WITHIN SUMMER 2014

The athletic department hosted Movie Night at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak on Monday evening. On Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. a Wellness Warrior Health Fair took place at the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center. A women’s self defense seminar was held on Wednesday, April 16 at General Lectures. On April 17, WSU student-athletes who recorded at least a 3.5 term GPA for the Fall 2013 semester were recognized at the 14th Annual Student-Athlete Academic Recognition Luncheon, which you can read more about on page 12. Friday’s activities included the Basic Needs Drive Hand Out. Over 40,000 items were collected and collated into 1,300 basic needs bags that were distributed at Cass Park on April 18.

The large crowd at the “W” Day Brunch welcomes Dr. Lopiano to the stage.

2014 WARRIOR FOOTBALL Football Season tickets for 2014 are now available! Guarantee your admission and cut the line by purchasing them in advance. Season Tickets: $50 General Admission: $10 Children (6-12) & Veterans: $5 Children (5 and under): Free Group tickets: Call for more details This year, WSU will host six home football games. By purchasing season tickets in advance, fans will receive a $10 discount and one free ticket for their purchase. Tickets can be purchased online at WSUAtheltics.com or at the Athletics Matthaei Building. For questions call, Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing & Promotions Nicole Blaszczyk at (313) 577-4430.

2014 WARRIOR HOME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE & PROMOTIONS Thursday, Sept. 6 vs. Michigan Tech 6 PM WSU Football Kickoff Under the Lights - Join us Thursday night as we kick off Warrior Football! Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Carson-Newman 6 PM Tartar Warrior Reunion & Classic Car Show - Whether you are a Tartar or a Warrior, join us at the game! WSU Athletics will also be hosting its third annual Classic Car Show! Cars of different makes and models will be on display for car enthusiasts to enjoy! Car show will run from 3pm-6pm, ending just in time for the game! Saturday, Sept. 27 vs. Northwood Noon Homecoming - Celebrate Homecoming and join the Wayne State University Alumni Association to honor the success of our outstanding alumni who exemplify the Wayne State spirit of achievement, excellence and service. The WSU Alumni house will be hosting their annual awards program and pancake tailgate prior to the game (tickets are required). Other activities include: tailgate, face painting, photo booth and the Homecoming Court announcement of King and Queen. Saturday, Oct. 4 vs. Tiffin Noon Future Warrior & Sibling Weekend - Are you hoping to be a future Warrior? Do you have a sibling who currently attends Wayne State? Join them this weekend for your chance to see what the college experience is all about. The athletic department will offer special ticket discounts, the housing office will have special arrangements for anyone considering staying overnight and the cafeteria will have specials on meals for anyone interested in checking out campus dining. Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. Walsh Noon Trick-or-Treat with the Warriors - Costumed fans can trick-or-treat around the track during halftime. Treats will be passed out by Warrior student-athletes! Other activities include: pumpkin carving contest, Bobbing for “Apples”, face painting and hot cider and donuts. Saturday, Sept. 15 vs. Hillsdale Noon Salute to the Veterans - Service men and women will receive free entry to the game. Other activities include: Honor Guard and Military displays outside the stadium.

AVAILABLE AT EVERY GAME Free parking, tailgate area, merchandise tent, vendor row (food trucks), Kids’ Zone, Presidents Tent, National Anthem, WSU Band, Alma Mater, in-game trivia contest, giveaways, chocolate treats, live pregame show, Fans of the Game and Students of the Game. SUMMER 2014 WARRIOR WITHIN | 9

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The “W” Club creates that opportunity as an annual giving club that directs a tax-deductible gift to assist your favorite programs and the overall initiatives of the athletic department. YOUR contribution is instrumental to maintain that continued level of excellence and support today’s student-athletes.

NEW FOR 2014 SEASON

To receive VIP Access to the W Club Hospitality Tent you must be a W Club Member at the Green and Gold Level ($250) or above. Green and Gold Level: 2 W Club Passes Varsity Level: 3 W Club Passes Captain’s Level: W Club Passes Director’s Level: W Club Passes All-American Level: W Club Passes Athletic Foundation Level: W Club Passes Visit WSUAthletics.com for a full list of W Club membership levels and benefits.

HOW TO JOIN! Phone:

Call (313) 577-0241 to make a credit/debit card donation.

Mail:

Send donation form or check to: Director of Development 5101 John C Lodge, 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202

Online:

WSUAthletics.com (GIVE TO ATHLETICS)

WSU Payroll Deduction: WSU staff should contact the

Director of Development to set up payroll deduction.

VIP ACCESS INCLUDES

• Front row seat in the end zone (football) • Complimentary game programs • Full buffet of gameday food and beverages • Climate controlled atmosphere *tent covering to watch the game in the rain and heaters when the weather turns cold

Donations are cumulative and will be based on a 12-month cycle. For football benefits donations must be received by September 1, 2014.

Tartar-Warrior Floor Project All-Americans spanning the last decade have competed on the same Warrior arena floor inside the Matthaei building. The original gym was built in 1965 and the current floor was installed in 2004 and has been a platform for practices and training, volleyball matches, basketball games and championships. This summer the iconic floor has worn to the studs and will be replaced with a premium parquet floor. Portions of the Warrior floor have been saved and will be available for donors to purchase Fall 2014. Check WSUAthletics.com for more information on how to obtain your very own piece of Warrior history. .400 Club Through a partnership with the Ernie Harwell Foundation, the baseball program has undertaken a project which will forever associate the legendary broadcaster with Tartar/Warrior baseball. The effort has already raised $250,000 towards the Phase I goal of $550,000. And like that batter looking to “leg out” a few more hits to reach that coveted .400 milestone; it is our hope 400 former WSU baseball student-athletes will “step up” to the challenge to monetarily help us realize this target. Donate online at wsuathletics.com, clicking the “Harwell Project” tab or print an application and mail. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact Lauren Lepkowski, Assistant Athletic Director for Development at (313) 577-0241 or at lauren.lepkowski@wayne. edu, and mail all applications to Director for Development – 5101 John C. Lodge, 101 Matthaei, Detroit, MI 48202. 10 | WARRIOR WITHIN SUMMER 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS

2014 WSU Athletics Event Calendar

Mid-August - Basketball Expansion Project Unveiling and ice cream social August 21st - Taste of Wayne Athletics Reverse Raffle September 4th - Football Home Opener (6 PM) September 9th - Fall Coaches Series September 12th - Volleyball Home Opener (7 PM) September 15th - Wayne Open President’s Golf Outing September 20th - Baseball Alumni Golf Outing September 20th - Softball Alumni Game (11 AM) September 21th - Baseball Alumni Game September 27th - Homecoming Weekend Game (Noon) October 4th - Men’s & Women’s Basketball Alumni Day October 9th - Athletic Department Campaign Showcase November 11th - Winter Coaches Series November 14th - Women’s Basketball Home Opener (7 PM) November 29th - Men’s Basketball Home Opener (3 PM) Visit WSUAthletics.com for updates and more information on events.

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ACADEMIC LUNCHEON RECAP The Wayne State University Department of Athletics honored the 105 Warrior student-athletes who recorded at least a 3.50 grade-point average for the Fall 2013 term during its 14th annual Academic Recognition Luncheon held on April 17th at Historic St. Andrew’s on the WSU campus. Seven Deans’ Award winners were also recognized for having the highest cumulative grade-point average among all student-athletes in that particular college:

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S HONOR ROLL (TERM GPA 3.5+) Baseball Cole Clifton Jake Davis Nathan Gendron Griffin Harms Travis Rodery Jeff Sorenson Hunter Van Maele Kyle Zimmerman Men’s Basketball Oge Onwudiwe * Women’s Basketball Tori Bellamy * Kayla Bridges Destiny Lavita-Stephens Kristen Long Men’s Cross Country Kory Lohrmann Ruben Maya Pat Miller Steven Neshkoff Sawyer Smith Bobby Wilson

Crowd at 2014 Academic Luncheon on April 17th.

- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Michael FitzGerald, a senior on the men’s tennis team. Michael has earned recognition on the WSU Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) all seven semesters while majoring in nutrition and food science honors. - College of Education - Kristen Bulkiewicz, a senior on the women’s volleyball squad. Four of Kristen’s first seven semesters at WSU she recorded at least a 3.50 term gpa (above a 3.00 all seven semesters) while majoring in social studies education elementary. - School of Business Administration - Steven Kudla, a junior on the men’s fencing team. Steven has recorded at least a 3.50 term GPA all five semesters while majoring in accounting. - College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts - Logan White, a senior on the women’s softball squad. Logan has six semesters above a 3.50 term gpa while majoring in media arts and studies. This is the second consecutive year White has earned this honor. - College of Engineering - Alycen Wiacek, a senior on the women’s swimming team. Alycen has recorded a perfect 4.00 term gpa in four of her seven semesters at WSU while majoring in mechanical engineering. This is the second consecutive year Wiacek has earned this honor. - College of Nursing - Steve O’Shell, a senior on the football squad. Steve has been on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) in six of his seven semesters with two perfect 4.00 term gpas, while majoring in nursing. - Honors College - Griffin Harms, a redshirt freshman on the baseball team. Griffin has been on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) all three semesters, while studying biomedical engineering honors. Thirteen (13) student-athletes, from eight different sports, recorded perfect 4.00 term gpa (indicated by *) for Fall 2013.

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Women’s Cross Country Kayla Balfour Leah Coonrod Kayla Gagnon Brittany Johnson Annie Okonowski Men’s Fencing Ziad Elsissy Tyler Gace Matthew Hilton * Steven Kudla Quentin Schneider Women’s Fencing Marie Deschuytter Sara Gray Cydney McChesney Zuzanna Sobczak Football Rabeah Beydoun Trent Brodbeck Jeff Dew Paul Graham Yaser Hamdan Jay Hayes Mike Komor Blake Mazur Manny Mendoza Rocky Mikulec Steve O’Shell Tommy Richardson * Jake Sheets Stefan Terleckyj Ben Walker Greg Webber Aaron Weston * Alex Ziedas Andy Zimmerman

Men’s Golf Gunnar Bjornson Reid Dean Tyler Haksluoto Alex LaSerra Tyler LaSerra Crawford McKinlay Softball Mackenzie Boehler * Emily Bryce Amanda Burnard Lyndsay Butler Nikki Fulton Jade McGarr Catherine Rayos * Shelby Spano Logan White Men’s Swimming & Diving Darrin Driesenga Kris Hector Soren Holm * Jordan Papp Calvin Reder * Nick Victor Georgiy Yanin Women’s Swimming & Diving Kelsey Dischler * Kaylee Dolinski Manuela Ferreira Holly Krill Elly Maleski Mallory Moore * Kei Cze Prentis Kayla Scott Marissa Swartz Alycen Wiacek Men’s Tennis Ryan Carlson Michael FitzGerald * Melvin Joseph * Mohamed Fazyl Kechai Women’s Tennis Andreea Mitrache Women’s Track & Field Elizabeth Herriman Gabrielle Herriman Jennifer Jarema Christina Kollien Erika Perry Jen Rock Jewel Wilson Volleyball Nicole Arends Jamie Goryca Mikayla Shell Hannah Williams Cheerleaders Morgan Albertson Jessica Morin Giana Paolucci Kaitlin Schnur Sarah Termini *

FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (CONTINUED) a connection that transcended generations. I couldn’t help but think where her future would take her ... or should I say, the choices she would make that would shape her future. I have learned over many, many years that the “star” in each of our lives can be elusive, and in that cacophony of what people “want for you”, may not be your path to your star. Each is different. And sadly, stars do not last forever. In that same time I have met a lot of doubters, people looking for the easy way, people who fail to realize that the work of the journey is what makes the journey enjoyable. Everyone has personal challenges and obstacles to overcome – some much greater than others. But I have never let someone sacrifice my dreams for theirs. And you should not either. This past spring season led to a record-shattering year for intercollegiate athletics at WSU. In the NACDA/Learfield Cup (which measures the overall competitive success of every Division II athletic program) we

finished with our highest point total ever (524) with twelve (12) of seventeen (17) teams advancing to the NCAA postseason. Those accomplishments allowed us to finish in the top five percent (5%) of all intercollegiate athletic teams at number fourteen (14) out of 317. It took quite a few “stars” to accomplish that success. Some of those stars you know by name, while others are more oblivious. But you do not get there without both. Lori realized that a long time ago and wanted to share some of those experiences with her daughters. You might say, some future building blocks. Just like the members of the softball team, who, despite their youthful reference, are a connection from Lori’s team to tomorrow’s hope. A group of young stars with bright futures beyond softball. A group of energetic young stars, who like Lieutenant Colonel Winn, are prepared to climb their own mountains…and illuminate the world.

HITTING STREAKS

Generally 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 in the new facilities, 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.

WSU ATHLETICS LOCKER ROOM PROJECTS

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DONORS 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 February 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014. There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising futures of Wayne State’s student-athletes and athletic programs. For more information, please call the Athletics Development Office at (313) 577-0587. ATHLETIC FOUNDATION CLUB ($10,000+) Advanced Disposal Doris J. and Donald L. Duchene Sr. Foundation Duffey Petrosky & Company, LLC Robert J. Fournier Mr. Robert M. Jackson Mr. Michael A. Kneale Michigan First Credit Union Oakwood Healthcare Inc Robmar Precision, Inc. Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. Trinity, Inc. Yellow Pages ALL-AMERICAN CLUB ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. Gary Bryce DeMaria Building Company, Inc. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Vernon D. Foss Mr. Angelo Gust Mr. Steven A. Gust Ernie Harwell Foundation Dr. John and Marilyn Keating Mr. Michael Komor, Sr. James Leonard Joanne Nicolay Foundation Mrs. Cristina M Recchia Dr. Irvin D. Reid SalesForce.com Foundation SG Construction Services LLC Trinity Coach LLC Turner Construction Company Wing Industrial Inc. DIRECTOR’S CLUB ($2,500-$4,999) Dr. Paul E. Andrews William and Kimberly Avery Barton Malow Company Urbain N. Bernier Mr. Thomas G. Bomberski Gregory and Phyllis DeMars Detroit Renewable Resources LLC and Subsidiaries Ernie the Play LLC Mr. James P. Hayes Blake Johnson Dr. Marc Milia Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori Mr. Sanford D. Simons T-Mobile Dr. & Mrs. William D. Watt Thomas and Gail Wiseman

Keith A. Iverson Living Trust Mr. Randy Jackson Mr. John Jambor Johnson & Wood, LLC Mr. Benedict W. Jones F. John Keogh, III Mr. Bernd K. Klopfer Robert Kohrman Mr. Anthony Koterba Dr. Steven M. Lash Mr. Thomas W. Leadbetter Mr. Martin Letzmann Carrie Lohr Major Cement Company Malak and Mona, Inc. Ms. Mary I. McLeod Ms. Mary I. McLeod Foundation Donald and Lila McMechan Abdel-Wahab I. Meri, M.D. Mr. Roy G. Michell, Jr. Roy G. Michell Charitable Foundation and Trust Mr. Bryan L. Morrow James H. Mulchay, III Partha S. Nandi, M.D. Mr. Thomas S. Nantais Mr. Enrico Odorico Mr. Michael R. O’Hara PPG Industries Foundation Ms. Nancy Rayos Mr. David W. Ripple Mr. Mitchell L. Ritter Mr. Todd Sachse Robert and Marietta Samaras Mr. Jim Saviano Mr. Robert J. Schroeder Mr. Jim R. Sears S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Foundation Mr. Blair Stanicek Mr. Ty Stevenson Taktix Solutions, LLC Total Cleaning Systems LLC Mr. Mathew VanDerkloot Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program LTC (Ret) John E. Walus Mr. Claude W. Williams Wolverine Building Group Mr. Robert A. Yousey

CAPTAIN’S CLUB ($1,000 - $2,499) All American Sedan LLC Mr. Philip Baldick Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc. Jeff & Julie Bellamy Mr. Charles Binkowski Bizdom Blaze Contracting, Inc. Botke Building Corp. Mr. Clifford A. Brown Pam and Frederick Cavataio Mr. Michael Chan The Christman Company Ms. Jennifer L. Coleman Mr. Richard F. Corona, Jr. David and Andrea Croskey Dearborn Sausage Company Ms. Jennifer L. DenDooven Harley Devereaux Mr. Donald S. Didlake Mr. David M. Dombrowski Phillip and Beth Emery Mr. Scott A. Fisher Mr. Donald C. Galovich Mrs. Joette George Mr. Paul A. Glantz Mr. William L. Green Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc. Ms. Victoria Hollingsworth Mr. James J. Hopson

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VARSITY CLUB ($500 - $999) Robert and Janis Ackerman Adrian Steel Company Mr. Nicholas D. Alexander Ally Mr. Mark Avery Mr. Thomas D. Baker Ms. Kayla Balfour Erika Barczak Gary and Wendy Bice Mr. Thaddeus J. Buda Jr., Esq. Mrs. Kay Carlson Ms. Dazmonique P. Carr Caterico Investments Inc. William C. Cirocco, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jason E. Clark Ms. Lori Cunningham D3 Racing Michael Dendooven Ms. Tracy Dreslinski Mr. James D. Eisel Mr. Michael H. Flynn Mr. James A. Fuller Mr. Gerald P. Gagnon Mr. Greg J. Gargulinski Ms. Kimberly Goslow Mr. Kevin Green Mr. Michael Green Mrs. Dawn Hansen Laurene Harms Mr. David D. Hartfelder Mr. Chris Hill Mr. Leonard E. Jacosky Kenneth Johnson Mr. Huston Julian, II Ms. Nancy A. Juszczyk Mr. Arthur H. Ketelhut

Mr. Michael Kollien Miss Karen S. Lafata Mr. Alan Markle Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Marsack Jana Elizabeth Minoff McNair Ms. Michelle Nickel Mr. Chris Nolan Ms. Anne Okonowski Mr. John Olszewski Olympic Grille Carl Papa, D.D.S., P.C. Ms. Brenda Perry Piano Bar of Plymouth Inc. Charles and Lois Primas Sharon K. Progar Mr. Rodney H. Raetzke Ms. Celia Robinson Mr. Douglas A. Rowe Ms. Sara Shunkwiler Jordan Sinclair Mr. S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Mr. James E. Tamm UBS Financial Services Inc. Mr. Todd D. Vydick Mr. Paul J. Widdoes GREEN AND GOLD CLUB ($250-$499) Mr. David Andrus Mr. Naif Baidoon Ms. Barbara J. Bates Mr. Barry Becker Mr. John L. Bertolini Mr. Mark S. Bilkovic Mr. Kenneth Bjornson Rex Alfred Boyce, Jr. Mr. Matthew C. Brabant Ms. Anne Li Briand Ms. Kristina A. Brown Ms. Patti A. Bryans Lynn M. and Arthur W. Bryant, Sr. Natalia Burobina Ms. Beverly Bush Mr. Matthew J. Carey Mr. Ryan C. Carlson Mr. Jay Chapieski Clement Charriere Mr. Michael Cho Mr. Doug Church Ms. Susan K. Cirocco Monte and Tyra Clark Leah Coonrod Mr. Paul and Mrs. Lynn Coonrod Mr. Timothy G. Copacia Mr. James Cummins Mr. Matthew Cunningham Mr. John J. Dailey Mr. Jeffrey Davis Ms. Karen Davis Mr. Matthew J. Deighan Fred and Nancy Delcomyn Mr. James H. Dicks Gerald Frank DiPaola Oliver W. Dixon, III Mr. William J. Ellison Mr. John Filip Mr. Michael FitzGerald Mr. Joseph A. Garcia Mr. James M. Gendron Avery N. Goldstein, Ph.D. Ms. Helen K. Goranowski Mr. Donald L. Gotham Denise Gotham Denise G. K. Gray, M.D. Green Electrical Supply, LLC Griffith Appraisal and Assessing Mr. Aaron E. Hepner Mr. Cameron T. Hill Mr. Anthony D. Holt Mr. Timothy J. Homrich Douglas Hoover Mr. Michael G. Horn Mrs. Ingrid L. Hughes J. Brisbois Tools Sales & Service Inc. Ms. Patricia A. Jackson James H. Jackson

Ms. Shelley Johnson Mr. Terrance J. Johnson Bino Joseph Mr. Alex Kamenko Ms. Samantha Kaufman Mr. Lee W. Keating Kold Pack, Inc. Mr. Michael Komor Mr. Edward Komph Ms. Shelley A. Komph Ms. Pamela Kruczek Ms. Caroline R. Krynak Mr. Robert F. Langas Mr. Kenneth LeBlanc Mr. Peter C. Leonhardt Ms. Lauren M. Lepkowski Mr. Dale Lohrmann Mr. Robert C. MacDonald Mr. Angus J. MacKenzie Mr. Kenneth T. Madeja Masco Corporation Mr. David H. Mattingly Gopinath Menta Ms. Tina Marie Miller Ms. Gabriela Mitrache Barb and Mike Mohner Ms. McCall Monte Mr. Larry J. Moore Ms. Sharon L. Murphy Lorenzo M. Neely Ms. Maureen Nelson North Brothers Ford Ms. Lola Okonowski Ms. Cathy Olszewski Mr. Regis B. O’Shell Mr. Michael R. Papciak Mr. Stephen Peake Ms. Alexandra Poissant Mr. Martin Poissant Mr. Steven A. Posa Mr. Alexander M. Prentice Mr. and Mrs. James Prentis Claude Presley Mr. Stephane Robineau Ms. Britney Robinson Ms. Jennifer Rock Mr. Matthew L. Romine Romine Landscapes, Inc. RunDetroit LLC Ian Salter Ms. Lisa Seymour Shunkwiler Chiropractic Health Center, Inc. Ms. Karen L. Sinclair Ms. Beverly S. Smith Ms. Suzanne E. Smith Ms. Mary Lynn Smock Ms. Jennifer K. Spicher Mr. Christopher A. Stevenson Ms. Linda Stevenson Ronald Stoyka Mr. Angus W. Sutherland Ms. Lachelle J. Thomas Mr. Nick G. Tumbarello USA Gymnastics Mr. William Van Maele Jesse A. Ventro Mr. Clarence Walker Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Larry Weiss Mr. Frederick White Ms. Paulette Wilson Mr. Terrance S. Woods Mr. Michael Wright Mr. Gregory A. Zawalski Mr. Danny Zywick LETTERWINNER’S CLUB ($100-$249) Thomas and Christine Abdenour Phillip J. Abraham Ms. Anne K. Abramczyk Mr. Joseph Abramson Mr. George K. Adams Advanced Dental Center, PC Mr. George C. Agin, Jr. Russell Albertson

DONORS Mr. Nicholas Allen Ms. Peggy J. Altenburg Mr. Dennis M. Ambo Ms. Britta M. Anderson Andiamo Riverfront Mr. William T. Avery Mrs. Patricia Aycock Mr. Robert Baker Ms. Kim Balfour Mr. Anthony Bass Mr. Roderick Beard Mr. David J. Beaton Reggie Magin Mr. Daniel L. Bedogne Mr. Thomas E. Beer Ms. Karen Beliveau Mr. Joel R. Bell Mr. Mark Benvenuto Mr. Daniel T. Berkley Mr. Richard J. Berryman Beta Sigma Phi Fellowship Ms. Patricia A. BeVier Mrs. Debra L. Bezeau Ms. Sargam Bhatt Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metro Detroit Ms. Sandra M. Biondo Mrs. Kathleen Bitonti Nicole Blaszczyk Mr. Steven M. Booth Ms. Mary M. Bottaro Gregory and Michelle Brecht Ms. Amanda Brewer Ms. Linda Bridges Mr. Brian K. Bright Mr. Lawrence W. Bruno Ms. Mary Beth Buchan Mr. Nicholas Burgess Burke’s Sport Haven, Inc. Ms. Cheryl Cameron Mr. Ruben Cardenas, Jr. Jason Carpenter Ms. Barbara Carrell Ms. Janet L. Christman Clean Home, Inc. Ms. Karen A. Clifton Mr. Vincent Colarossi Dr. William C. Colovas Mr. George W. Conlan Mr. Chris Consiglio Mr. James D. Cooper Mr. Michael W. Cornelia Mr. Thomas C. Coyle Mr. Derek A. Crombie Frank Cudillo Ms. Jennifer K. Culbertson Mr. Nicholas Culbertson Ms. Kathryn C. Culbertson Ms. Patricia Cunningham Jeffrey Dart Mrs. Jacqueline Davis Mr. Raymond E. Dean Mr. Kevin J. Delaere Mr. Douglas E. DenDooven Mr. Christopher L. Deshetler Desktop Computer Sales, LTD. Detroit PAL Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association Ms. Amy L. Di Cresce Mr. John R. Diamond, Jr. Mr. John E. DiLaura, II Ms. Zenarr A. Clopton Ms. Olivia Dixon Mr. Andy Dold Ms. Lisa Dood Door Security Solutions Ms. Michelle L. Dorigo Mr. John D. Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dudus Shirley Edwards Mr. Thomas Egan Ms. Evelyn Ellis Emmi Enterprises, Inc. Mr. James L. Evans John Fairley Ms. Abbey Filip Mr. David C. Fiscella Mr. Richard A. Fischer, Jr. Mr. Matthew P. Fisher Ms. Colleen Fort Fraser Center of Natural Therapies PLLC Mr. Jon J. Frederick Mr. Joseph Fresard

Mr. Kanye Gardner Bruce E. Gearhart, Jr. Pat L. Gebara Mr. Arnold A. Gillert Ms. Andrea Goryca Ms. Susann M. Grondin GTV Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Abhijit Guha Mr. Tyler Haksluoto Cory L. Hall Ms. Jennifer L. Harte Mr. Robert J. Hartwick Mr. Kenneth R. Hasshaw Ms. Cheryl Herriman Mr. George R. Hertenstein Mr. Dennis Heselschwerdt Mark Hicks Mr. Matt Hickson Mr. Brian I. Hitsky Mr. Kurt L. Hofner Ms. Elaina Hogle Mr. William P. Holleran Mr. Robert L. Holmes Honey Baked Ham Company Mr. Rudy Horvath House Family Chiropractic, PC Mrs. Candice L. Howard Teresa Hughey Robert E. Inman, D.O. Integrated Marketing Solutions, LTD., LLC Mr. Paul J. Janas Mr. Mike Jarema Mr. Mark E. Jatich JEM and K. Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Frank Jeney Jiffy Sign, Inc. Ms. Brittany Johnson Ms. Chelsea Johnson Dr. Ted Johnson Ms. Teresa Jurner Mr. George P. Juszczyk Mr. Lawrence G. Kaluzny Mr. Roger Kashmerick Mr. Neil A. Keller Mr. Ryan Kelley Mr. Robert Kieleszewski Mr. George H. Klaetke Mr. Walter A. Koepke Mr. Joseph A. Komblevicz Mr. Richard L. Korkizko Ms. Kathleen M. Kost Mr. Joseph F. Koterba Ms. Evelyn Krause Ms. Clara Kuntz Mr. Daniel W. La Rosa Mr. Danny L. Laethem Paul LaMantia Mr. Steven K. Lambert Ms. Robin Larkin Mr. Donald Lassiter Michelle Lavita Mr. Jacob I. Lawson Reverend David M. Lillvis Mr. David R. Lindgren James Long Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lowry Mr. David R. Lutz Mr. and Mrs. C. Ross MacDonald Mr. Thomas J. Mach Mr. Lester M. Mack Ms. Rhiannon K. Magin Mr. Bruno Manni Mr. Christopher Manno Mr. Jeffrey Marshall Ms. Maxine M. Martin Elizabeth Anne McCreedy Ms. Shannon McNamara Ms. Bethany R. Mesko Ms. Christy Coyte Meyer Mr. Christopher Middlebrooks Ms. Janet K. Miller Ms. Katie Minahan Mr. Ciro J. Minnella Ms. Gail May Monte Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program Mr. Timothy Morris National Realty Centers Ms. Natalya Natyshak Judy A. Nelson New-Matic Industries Mr. David G. Nowinski Ms. Lindsey O’ Dell

Mr. John M. Olijnyk, Jr. Mrs. Eunice Orton Harrison Orton Mr. Ryan D. Oshnock Ken Ozanich Palmetto Investments LLC Ms. Valerie M. Peavy Mr. Todd Peterson Mr. Bryce D. Pitters Mrs. Leann Pontello Mrs. Mary Lou Pressotto Mr. Steven M. Ramaekers Ms. Emily Ray Mr. Mark C. Reynaert Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roberts Mr. John Rock Mr. Michael A. Rogers Mr. Aaron B. Romine Mr. Virgil R. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Russell Ms. Aileen Ryan Mr. Dennis J. Rybicki Torcome Sahakian Mr. John J. Samonie Mr. Fred Schwartz Score 10, Inc. Ms. Jodi Seizenger Mr. Kenneth L. Semelsberger Serra Chevrolet Mr. Gerald A. Sharon Mr. Jerry Sharon Ms. Ilene Shattuck Mary Shaw Mr. Richard Sickon Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sierakowski Mr. Stanley J. Simek, Jr. Raymond and Rosalie Skwiers Ms. Janet L. Smade Mr. Homer “Tip” Smathers, Jr. Dr. Margaret A. Smoller Ms. Jo Ann Snyder Ms. Margaret C. Sochocki and Mr. Frederick G. White Edward Sosnoski, Jr. Southfield Chrysler Kattiganehalli Y. Srinivasan, Ph.D. Ms. Regina Stambaugh Ashley Stark Mr. and Mrs. Robert Starnes Dr. Chris S. Stoyanovich, D.O. Mr. Douglas A. Tally Ms. Trina Taylor Mr. Ronald Teasley Mrs. Bertha R. Teer Mr. Joseph Thomas Ms. Andrea L. Thomson Mr. Andrew Tines Ms. Ellen J. Tisdale Mr. George J. Toth Mr. Dan Trepod Ms. Regina Viverette Mr. Bruce L. Waha Mr. Andrew P. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Warchol Mr. Ronald Waring Mr. Salvatore J. Warner Nancy Warnic Ms. Patricia A. Wegner Mr. Cameron Weidenthaler Joel Whitbeck Wiener Associates Mr. John R. Wilczynski Mr. Tobin J. Williams Ms. Jewel N. Wilson Mr. David C. Wind David C. Wind Fiduciary Consultants Kerry Winkelseth Mr. Kelvin W. Wise Michael Wiseman Brent Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wooster Harlan F. Worden, Sr. Mr. Marlon C. Wright Mr. Robert F. Wyman Lavaughn D. Yates Ms. Laura Young Mr. Michael W. Zalucki Mr. David M. Zelmanski Mr. Michael J. Zimmerman

Bold indicates Anthony Wayne Society member ----------Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please call the Athletic Development Office at (313) 577-0241 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 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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GLIAC AWARDS

Kayla Scott

COMMISSIONER’S AWARD RECIPIENT Wayne State University senior swimmer Kayla Scott was selected to receive the 2014 GLIAC Winter Sports Commissioner’s Award. With her selection, Scott becomes the eighth WSU Student-Athlete to be a two-time recipient of the GLIAC Commissioner’s Award joining Alison Allen (softball), Cauli Bedran (men’s swimming), Thomas Ducret (men’s tennis), Catherine Leix (women’s swimming), Josh Renel (football), Ashley St. Andrew (women’s swimming) and Michael Wiseman (baseball).

Scott’s selection gives WSU 33 GLIAC Commissioner’s Award honorees since the inception of the program in the fall of 2007. The awards, sponsored by Meijer, Incorporated, are presented after the Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic seasons to six female and six male GLIAC student-athletes that excel both in the classroom and on the fields of play. All grade point averages are based on a 4.0 scale. The six female student-athletes to receive the Winter 2013-14 Meijer Commissioner’s Awards are: Alyssa Miller of Ashland University; Anna Rudd of Ferris State University; Caitlyn Madsen and Kristen Hixson of Grand Valley State University, Megan Fogt of Hillsdale College; and Kayla Scott of Wayne State University. Wayne State University senior swimmer Kayla Scott broke her own Division II national record in the 100 breaststroke, and was also part of the national-champion 200 freestyle relay team that also broke the Division II record. Scott is a 17-time All-American, seventime national champion, and two-time national title winner in the breaststroke. She is a member of four GLIAC title teams, and one NCAA National Championship team in 2012. In 2011, Scott was the GLIAC Women’s “Freshman of the Year”. She is a threetime GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honoree and is a two-time (2013 and 2014) CoSIDA First Team Academic (At-Large) All-American. Scott has an overall grade point average of 3.68 and is majoring in psychology. The six male student-athletes to receive the Winter 2013-14 Meijer Commissioner’s Awards are: Ryan Sabin and Sven Kardol of Grand Valley State University; Derek Billing of Lake Superior State University; Austin Armga and Alex Culy of Michigan Technological University; and Cory Veldhuizen of Malone University. “It is with great pleasure that I offer congratulations on behalf of the GLIAC to our 12 award winners,” stated GLIAC Commissioner Dell Robinson. “The accomplishments of the 12 student-athletes is a shining example of the future leaders and individuals who serve as change agents on our campuses. I would like thank Meijer for their continued support that allows the GLIAC to honor our top student-athletes.”

The Warriors were well represented on the 2014 GLIAC All-Academic Excellence and All-Academic Teams for the winter and spring sport seasons. To be named to the All-Academic Excellence Team, they must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above and to qualify for the All-Academic Team, a student-athlete must posses a GPA between 3.0 to 3.49. GLIAC Winter All-Acadmic Excellence Team Men’s Basketball Chene Phillips Sr. Finance Men’s Swimming & Diving Kris Hector So. Chemistry Jordan Papp Sr. Criminal Justice Nick Victor Jr. Pre-Nursing Women’s Basketball Kristen Long So. Comm. Media Studies Women’s Swimming & Diving Kelsey Dischler Sr. Nutrition Food Science Kaylee Dolinski Jr. Pre-Medicine Manuela Ferreira So. Engineering Rachael LaCroix Jr. Marketing Hannah Loesch So. English Elly Maleski So. Prof. Engineering Kei Cze Prentis Jr. Kinesiology Kayla Scott Sr. Psychology Alycen Wiacek Sr. Elementary Education Women’s Indoor Track & Field Kayla Gagnon Sr. Psychology Annie Okonowski So. General Studies Erika Perry So. Pre-Social Work GLIAC Winter All-Academic Team Men’s Basketball Name Yr. Major Michael Lewis So. Marketing Gavin Toma So. Finance Men’s Swimming & Diving Jack Dischler So. Biomedical Engineering Jayson Hansen So. Pre-Law Kristian Larsen Sr. Mechanical Engineering Calvin Reder Sr. Political Science Dylan Szegedi Jr. Secondary Education Ben Winn So. Secondary Education Georgiy Yanin RJr. Political Science Women’s Basketball Kayla Bridges Jr. Kinesiology Brittany Streetman So. Pre-Medicine Lena Thomas Sr. Kinesiology Women’s Swimming/Diving Michelle Adamic Sr. Criminal Justice Alex Geddis-McCririe So. General Studies Nicole Kudla Sr. Pre-Physical Therapy Shaina Kulczycki Jr. Accounting Veronica Loock So. Pre-Physical Therapy Marissa Swartz Jr. Kinesiology Women’s Indoor Track & Field Kayla Balfour So. Pre-Nursing

Abbey Filip Brittany Johnson Chelsea Johnson Jen Rock

So. Marketing So. Pre-Nursing So. Pre-Medicine GS Nutrition Food Science

GLIAC Spring All-Academic Excellence Team Baseball Jake Davis RJr. Marketing Nathan Gendron RJr. Mechanical Engineering Griffin Harms RFr. Biomedical Engineering Randy Kuzdak RFr. Business Management Travis Rodery RSo. General Studies Softball Mackenzie Boehler So. Criminal Justice Emily Bryce Jr. General Studies Amanda Burnard Sr. Kinesiology Catherine Rayos RSo. Business Management Logan White Sr. Media Arts Studies Gabby Williams So. Electrical Engineering Men’s Tennis Michael Fitzgerald Sr. Nut. & Food Science Melvin Joseph Sr. Nut. & Food Science Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Kayla Gagnon Sr. Psychology Erika Perry So. Social Work GLIAC Spring All-Academic Team Baseball Christian Bilkovic RJr. Social Studies Education Jeremy Carrell So. Kinesiology Christopher Gebara RSr. General Studies Brandyn Hall So. Pre-Pharmacy Joey Hartfelder RFr. Finance Taylor Horn So. Secondary Education Jimmy Jackson Sr. General Studies Alex Kinch RSo. Kinesiology Clayton Ruch Sr. Pyschology Jeff Sorenson RJr. Media Arts Studies Kirk Stambaugh Sr. Mechanical Engineering Kyle Zimmerman Jr. Business Management Softball Lyndsay Butler RFr. Special Education Nikki Fulton Sr. Kinesiology Shannon Hilton RSo. Kinesiology Julie Ingratta RSr. Kinesiology Jade McGarr So. Physical Therapy Shelby Spano RSo. Psychology Men’s Tennis Mohamed-Fazyl Kechai So. Economics Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Kayla Balfour So. Nursing Abbey Filip So. Brittany Johnson So. Nursing Chelsea Johnson So. Pre-Med Jen Rock GS Nut. & Food Science

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