DATE
OPPONENT
SITE
Sat., Sept. 10
vs. Davenport
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sat., Sept. 17
vs. Lake Superior State @ Northview High School
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Wed., Sept. 21
vs. Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sat., Feb. 25
@ Hope
Holland, Mich.
Thurs., March 1
vs. Calvin
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sat., March 3
vs. Judson
Orlando, Fla.
Sun., March 4
vs. Webber International
Orlando, Fla.
Tues., March 6
vs. Bethel (Tenn.)
Orlando, Fla.
Wed., March 7
vs. St. Francis (Ill.)
Orlando, Fla.
Wed., March 7
vs. Southeastern
Orlando, Fla.
Thurs., March 8
vs. Marian
Orlando, Fla.
Thurs., March 8
vs. Cedarville
Orlando, Fla.
Fri., March 9
vs. Evangel
Orlando, Fla.
Sat., March 17
vs. Roberts Wesleyan
Lima, Ohio
Thurs., March 22
vs. Davenport
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sat., March 24
@ Spring Arbor
Jackson, Mich.
Sat., March 31
@ Hillsdale
Hillsdale, Mich.
Sun., April 1
@ Northwestern Ohio
Lima, Ohio
Thurs., April 5
@ Alma
Alma, Mich.
Fri., April 6
vs. Indiana Tech
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Tues., April 10
vs. Cornerstone
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Sat., April 14
@ Olivet Nazarene
Bourbonnais, Ill.
Sat., April 21
WHAC Championships
TBA
Fri., April 27
Regional Championships
TBA
AQUINAS COLLEGE GENERAL INFORMATION
AFFILIATION: NAIA Division II CONFERENCE: Wolverine-Hoosier (WHAC)
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, Michigan FOUNDED: 1886 NICKNAME: Saints COLORS: Maroon/Grey PRESIDENT: Dr. Juan Olivarez ENROLLMENT: 2,518 students STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 15:1
SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETICS SPORTS INFO DIRECTOR: Mike Wojciakowski SID PHONE: 616-632-2482 WEB-SITES: www.aquinas.edu, www.whac.net MEDIA GUIDE: Linda Nash VARSITY SPORTS: 21 Sport Opportunities ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Terry Bocian ATHLETIC PHONE: 616-632-2474 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE: Duane Ambrose
SAINTS WOMEN’S TENNIS HEAD COACH: Steve Greene (1st year) and Jordan O’Neill (1st year)
2012 Women’s Tennis Schedule
Inside Cover
Table of Contents/AQ Fast Facts
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Aquinas College
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC)
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Aquinas College 125th Anniversary
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Roster
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Coaching Staff
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Meet the Team
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Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College is rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community and service, combined with a deep respect for truth, honesty and integrity. In this spirit, we strive to create an environment in which integrity is prized and practiced. We expect all community members to uphold these values through honesty, fairness, and respect for others.
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Located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids, Aquinas’ location allows students to reap the benefits of living in Michigan’s second largest city. With over one million people in the greater metropolitan area, Grand Rapids plays host to numerous festivals, concerts and cultural events each year. Aquinas’ campus creates a peaceful environment that is just moments away from the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Residing on 104 wooded acres, the Aquinas College campus blends early twentiethcentury architecture with modern-day structures. The campus is home to over 107 species of trees and shrubs, winding woodland paths and inviting creeks and ponds. Only 30 miles from beautiful Lake Michigan for a relaxing afternoon.
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Aquinas College
Cornerstone University
1607 Robinson Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49506
1001 E. Beltline Rd. Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Founded: 1886 President: Dr. Juan Olivarez Nickname: Saints Colors: Maroon & White Enrollment: 2500 School Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/
Founded: 1941 President: Dr. Joseph Stowell Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Navy & Gold Enrollment: 1850 School Web Site: http://www.cornerstone.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.cugoldeneagles.com
Concordia University
Davenport University
4090 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105
6191 Kraft Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Founded: 1963 President: Charles Winterstein Nickname: Cardinals Colors: Red, White & Black Enrollment: 600 School Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.concordiacardinals.com/index.php
Founded: 1866 President: Richard Pappas Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red, Black & White Enrollment: 2600 School Web Site: http://www.davenport.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.dupanthers.com
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Indiana Tech
Lourdes College
1600 E. Washington Blvd.. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560
Founded: 1930 President: Dr. Arthur Snyder Nickname: Warriors Colors: Orange & Black Enrollment: 1471 School Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.indianatech.edu/athletics
Founded: 1958 President: Dr. Robert C. Helmer Nickname: Gray Wolves Colors: Orange & Gray Enrollment: 2616 School Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.lourdes.edu/StudentLife/ Athletics.aspx
Madonna University
Siena Heights University
36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI 49221
Founded: 1937 President: Sister Rose Marie Kujawa Nickname: Crusaders Colors: Royal Blue, Gold & White Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.madonna.edu Athletic Web Site: http://www.madonnacrusaders.com
Founded: 1919 President: Sister Peg Albert, OP, PHD Nickname: Saints Colors: Navy Blue & Gold Enrollment: 1200 School Web Site: http://www.sienaheights.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.shusaints.com
University of Michigan—Dearborn
University of Northwestern Ohio
4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128
1441 N. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805
Founded: 1959 President: Daniel Little Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maize & Blue Enrollment: 8500 School Web Site: http://www.umd.umich.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://gowolves.net
Founded: 1920 President: Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis Nickname: Racers Colors: Red, Black Enrollment: 4000 School Web Site: http://www.unoh.edu/ Athletic Web Site: http://www.unohracers.com/
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Aquinas College had its origins in the Novitiate Normal School begun by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids in 1886 in Traverse City. The Novitiate Normal School was transferred to Grand Rapids in 1911, and in 1922 it evolved into Sacred Heart (later Marywood) College. In 1931, the College was renamed Catholic Junior College. In 1940 the two-year program at CJC was expanded into a four-year bachelor's degree program and the name of the College was changed to Aquinas College. Aquinas College was originally located in downtown Grand Rapids. In 1945, the college bought the former Lowe Estate on East Fulton Street where it has remained until this day. In August 2011, Aquinas College will kick off a year's worth of festivities celebrating its 125 years of Catholic Dominican post-secondary education in Michigan. The celebration of the College's quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) will be highlighted by four signature events that will shine a spotlight on the values that have guided the College throughout its history: prayer, study, service, and community.
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Name
Yr.
Hometown/High School (College)
Emily Decker
Sr.
St. Clair, Mich./St. Clair
Jessica LeMire
Jr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview
Ashley Hendrick
Jr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview
Lauren Ramey
So.
Martin, Mich./Kalamazoo Hackett
Jen Staup
So.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Comstock Park
Kelsey Moellmann
So.
Brighton, Mich./Brighton
Jessica Gast
Fr.
Grandville, Mich./Grandville
Gina Kukulski
Fr.
Grand Haven, Mich./Grand Haven
Ashley Powers
Fr.
Grand Rapids, Mich./Northview
Daniela Fonseca Zuniga
Fr.
Neiva, Colombia/Gimnasio Yumana
Daniela Fonseca Zuniga
Ashley Powers
Kelsey Moellmann
Jessica LeMire
Gina Kukulski
Ashley Hendrick
Jessica Gast
Emily Decker
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Steve Greene Steve is a 1998 graduate of Aquinas College and was a dual major in Sports Management and Business Administration. Greene played on the Aquinas tennis team that twice qualified for the National Championships and earned WHAC MVP honors in 1998. Since graduating, Greene founded In The Zone Tennis that runs various camps and ten tennis tournaments every summer in the Grand Rapids area. Steve was the girls tennis coach at West Catholic High School from 1998-2001, and the boys coach from 2000-2001. Greene also served as the Aquinas College men's tennis assistant coach for three years from 1999-2001. Steve has also been the Head Tennis Pro at Riverview Athletic Club since 2007. When not on the tennis court, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife Emily and rarely misses a Chicago White Sox or Chicago Bulls game.
Jordan O'Neill Jordan is a 2009 graduate of Aquinas College and received his Masters of Science in Communications from Grand Valley State this past year. O'Neill compiled over 100 victories at Aquinas College, including three wins at the NAIA Nationals in Mobile, Alabama. Jordan played number one singles during his senior season and competed at number one doubles during both his junior and senior campaigns. O'Neill has served as a tennis pro at Riverview Athletic Club since 2008 and was the assistant coach of the Grand Rapids Community College Women's team prior to being hired by his alma mater.
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