2017-18 Women's Track and Field Media Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

TABLE OF CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS TABLE TABLEOF OFCONTENTS CONTENTS Table of Contents/Quick Facts.........................................2 Athletic Media Relations....................................................3 Track Information/Directions...........................................4 Head Coach Sue Parks....................................................5-6 Assistant Coaching Staff................................................7-8 2017-18 Roster......................................................................9 2017-18 Season Preview...........................................10-11 Seniors.............................................................................12-33 Juniors.............................................................................34-40 Sophomores..................................................................41-49 Freshmen........................................................................50-57 The Mid-American Conference.................................... 58 2017 MAC Championships.......................................59-60

University Quick Facts Location Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded 1849 Enrollment 22,638 President Dr. James M. Smith Nickname Eagles Colors Green (349) and White Conference Mid-American (MAC)

Athletic Department President Athletic Director Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Associate AD for Academics Associate AD for Compliance Associate AD for Development Associate AD for Media Relations Associate AD for Sports Medicine Assistant AD for Equipment Operations Assistant AD for Marketing Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. James M. Smith Scott Wetherbee Erin Kido Mike Malach Andy Rowdon Karen Schiferl Matthew Jakobsze Dan McLean Greg Steiner Jennifer Brown Ben Herman Tony Orlando Dr. Edward Sidlow

EMU Track and Field Record Book.........................61-69

Men’s Cross Country Staff

Eastern Michigan University....................................70-75

The EMU Identity............................................................... 81

Head Coach (Year) Sue Parks (12th) Alma Mater Eastern Michigan ‘80 Office Phone Number 734.487.0236/2245 Email sparks6@emich.edu Assistant Coach Chris Best Alma Mater Liberty, 10’ Email cbest3@emich.edu Assistant Coach Arthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak Alma Mater Mount Saint Mary, 10’ Email a.ignaczak@emich.edu

Eagles Pride......................................................................... 82

Athletic Media Relations

President James W. Smith............................................... 76 Board of Regents............................................................... 77 Scott Wetherbee..........................................................78-79 NCAA Compliance............................................................. 80

E-Club Hall of Fame.......................................................... 84

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Credits Tim Hepler Greg Steiner Katie Gonzales

Photography Chloe Smith, Randy Mascharka, Andrew Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Wolverine Photo, Steve King

Associate AD for Athletic Media Relations Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Kyler Ludlow Graduate Assistant/Cross Country Tim Hepler Email thepler@emich.edu Cell Phone 517.304.9894 Graduate Assistant Ali Holmquist Graduate Assistant Dan Whitaker Office Phone 734.487.0317/8 Mailing Address 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Website www.EMUEagles.com

2017 Team Information The 2017-18 EMU Men’s Track & Field Media Guide is provided as a service to accredited media and opponents. Information is current as of February 19, 2017

2017 MAC Indoor Finish 2017 MAC Outdoor Finish

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EMU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

EMU Athletics Mission Statement

Our mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athletics program. Greg Steiner

Katie Gonzales

Kyler Ludlow

Ali Holmquist

Tim Hepler

Dan Whitaker

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail.....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................................................Football and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Katie Gonzales

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Rowing

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations................................Kyler Ludlow

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................937.489.4744 E-mail.............................................................................................................................kludlow@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.....................................................Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Ali Holmquist

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.233.4183 E-mail.......................................................................................................................aholmqui5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................Softball and Swimming & Diving

Vision of EMU Athletics

Our vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

Core Values of EMU Athletics

Four values guide and govern our actions at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.”These values include: ♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve

with dignity, kindness and respect.

Integrity - We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance.

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Passion - We have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us.

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♦ Excellence - Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the community, as well as on the regional and national levels

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Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................... Tim Hepler Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................517.304.9894 E-mail.............................................................................................................................. thepler@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................ XC, Gymnastics, and Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Dan Whitaker Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.478.8114 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... dwhitak4@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................Baseball, Wrestling, and Football

Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 EMU MEDIA POLICIES AND SERVICES The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office offers a weekly release containing team and individual notes, statistics, reviews of past games/meets and a look ahead to upcoming events. Additional information will include Mid-American Conference rankings, statistics and league notes. CREDENTIALS AND PARKING All media wishing to attend away games should contact the host institution regarding media policies. Parking for the Convocation Center can be found west of the center and will be limited to a first-come, firstserve basis. Media personnel will be responsible for their own parking arrangements. INTERNET ACCESS Media is welcome to the open wireless network provided by Eastern Michigan University. Arrangements can be made prior to the event with the media relations staff in regards to special requests. INTERVIEWS Head Coach Katie Minasola and her staff are available

for interviews on an appointment-only basis after meets and practices. Personal interviews with the coach and student-athletes should be scheduled with the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. Individual student-athletes availability will depend on practice and class schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so they can be contacted and arrangements can be made. Home phone numbers for student-athletes and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. The coaching staff and players will be available for post-meet interviews following a short cooling-off period.

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TRACK INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS Directions to Bowen Field House/Bob Parks Track

From the north: U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Oakwood; turn left on Oakwood and proceed to the parking garage on the east side of the street at the bottom of the hill. The three buildings are just to the east of the parking garage. From the south: See above directions from the north. From the east: I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Oakwood and see directions above from the north. From the west: I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (from the north).

Directions to Eastern Michigan University and Olds/Marshall/Parks Track

By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw avenue. Rynearson Stadium, which houses the track, is on the east side of the road. From the north: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From the south: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From the east: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium. From the west: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The stadium is on the east side of the road.

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

HEAD COACH SUE PARKS

Head Coach Sue Parks 12th Year

A familiar face returned to direct the Eastern Michigan University women’s track and field and cross country programs in 2006. Sue Parks, a former EMU track great, a member of the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame and the daughter of legendary men’s track coach Bob Parks, was named the head coach for the women’s track and field and women’s cross country teams by then-EMU Athletics Director Derrick Gragg on July 27, 2006. “We are very excited to have someone with the outstanding track background of Sue Parks join our staff as the head women’s track and field and cross country coach,” Gragg said, when naming Parks. “Sue has been a champion, both as a collegiate runner and as a coach, on the track and field and cross country national level. She has developed top programs at every stage of her coaching career, and we

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are confident that her coaching success will continue here at Eastern Michigan University.” In 2011, Parks and the Eagles captured the MAC Indoor Track Championship, as well as being named the Coach of the Year for the indoor season. It was her ninth-career Coach of the Year award after taking eight at Ball State. Currently, Parks serves as an at-large representative of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coaches Association Executive Committee, which is in charge of all NCAA cross country proposals. Prior to returning to EMU as the head coach of the women’s

track program, Parks enjoyed tremendous success in a 12year tenure at Ball State from 1994-2006, winning eight MidAmerican Conference titles and finishing runner-up 10 times in track and cross country. She was named MAC Women’s Coach of the Year a total of eight times, four for indoor track (1996,1998,2001), four for outdoor track (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001) and one for cross country (2003). In addition, she was selected as an NCAA Regional Coach of the Year in indoor and outdoor track in 1998. Her 2002 cross country team became just the third MAC team to ever qualify for the

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

HEAD COACH SUE PARKS NCAA Championship when it accomplished the feat in 2002. From 1990-94 she was an assistant cross country

and track coach for both the men’s and women’s programs at the University of Arizona. Her UA women’s cross country squads placed 11th, 14th, and 12th at the NCAA Championship in 1991, 1992 and 1993, respectively. Her 1993 cross country team won the NCAA District 8 championship. She was also named NCAA District 8 Coach of the Year after the 1993 cross country season. During her tenure at Arizona she coached seven All-Americans in women’s cross country and track, including the 1994 5 ,0 00-meter ch a mp i o n in the NCAA indoor track 6

championship. Before heading to Arizona, Parks was the head women’s cross country coach and assistant women’s track coach at Michigan State University from 1988-90. She was graduate assistant coach for the EMU men’s track team from 1987-88. From 1984-87, she was the women’s head cross country coach and women’s assistant track coach at the University of Michigan. She coached eight All-Americans in cross country and was selected as Big Ten Conference Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1986. Her other coaching stints include serving as the head women’s track coach at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard in 1982 and the head women’s cross country coach at Ann Arbor Huron High School from 1979-83. Parks is certainly no stranger to EMU and the Ypsilanti area.

She was raised in Ypsilanti and attended Ypsilanti High School where she was an outstanding cross country and track competitor. She was a Michigan high school champion and former record holder in the 800 meters and also competed for the United States in the Pan American Games. Parks went on to graduate from EMU with a bachelor’s degree in 1980 and a master’s degree in 1988. While an undergraduate, Parks was a MAC Cross Country Invitational champion in 1976, 1977 and 1978 and was also an Olympic Trials qualifier. She was elected to the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Her father, Bob Parks, was the head men’s track and field and head men’s cross country coach at EMU for 34 years, from 1967-2000.

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EMU TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF

ASSISTANT COACH

Chris Best

4th Year at EMU - Liberty University, 2010

Chris Best is now in his fourth year as an assistant coach with the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track and field team, coaching the sprints, hurdles, and relay teams for the Eagles. Under Best, the Eagles have thrived, winning the 2014-15 Indoor MAC Championship, in addition to the 2015-16 Indoor & Outdoor MAC Championships to complete the first triple crown in school history. Individually, Best coached Jessica Harris to Indoor Freshman of the Year honors in 2015-16 and a runner-up finish in the 60m dash, with Harris also posting a top-10 time in school history in the 60m. The Indoor Championships saw Best coach the 4x400m relay team to a third-place finish. Likewise, he also helped Harris to Outdoor Freshman of the Year honors as well. At the Outdoor MAC Championships, he coached the 4x100m relay champions, along with Harris and Aaliyah McKinney, who took second and third in the 100m finals. McKinney also brought home third in the 200m dash, while Jasmine Jones took bronze in the 400m dash. Best comes to the Eagles after a season-long stint at Garden City Community College in Kansas, where he coached sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-event athletes as an assistant coach. He also served as the primary recruiting coordinator as well as assisted with various administrative duties. Prior to his work with the Broncbusters, Best was a graduate assistant coach at Troy University between 2012-13. In addition to designing training and conditioning plans for the sprints, hurdles, jumps, and multi-event athletes, he also served as the assistant recruiting coordinator. Best started off his coaching career at Iowa Western Community College, serving as an assistant coach from 201112, where he worked with the hurdles, pole vault,

and multi-event athletes, as well as served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the track program. Best adds a successful career as a student-athlete to his coaching experience, as he was a member of the track and field team at Liberty University from 2007-2010. He competed in the sprints on a team that dominated the Big South Conference with championship titles in every one of his seasons. In 2009, he was a member of the winning 4x400m relay team. Best stayed on with the Flames for an extra year to serve as an intern for the program and taking on administrative and analytical duties while he completed his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Since he began coaching, Best has mentored two All-Sun Belt Conference athletes and six NCAA East Region qualifiers at the NCAA Division I level. During his time at the NJCAA level, he saw seven school records broken during the indoor and outdoor seasons between his athletes, and 31 studentathletes qualified for national championship competition. Best also received his USATF Level 2 coaching certification for sprints, hurdles, and relays, as well as the USTFCCCA Jumps Specialist Certification. Additionally, he recently added his USTFCCCA Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Certification, as well as his USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning Certification.

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EMU TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF

ASSISTANT COACH

Aurthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak 1st Year at EMU - Mount Saint Mary, 2010

The 2017-18 season marks Ignaczak’s first season working with the Eagles’ jumps, throws, and combined events. Ignaczak brings seven years of collegiate coaching experience, including stops at Central Arkansas and Saint Francis University. Since beginning his career at Central Arkansas in 2014, Ignaczak has been responsible for 29 school-record performances, as well as the university’s first-ever NCAA Division I national championships qualifier. Overall, Ignaczak has coached seven NCAA Divsion I preliminary qualifiers, one NCAA indoor and outdoor national qualifier, two NCAA Second Team All-Americans, and one United States Track and Field (USATF) national and junior national qualifier. Prior to Central Arkansas, Ignaczak was a sprints, hurdles, and jumps coach for the Jersey Shore Elite Track Club. During this time, he also engaged in the early stages of partnering with a number of close colleagues in developing a mentorship program for student-athletes, as well as coaching privately under his label, Dream Performance Training. Additionally, the Toms River, N.J., native oversaw speed training at the All-Star Sports Academy in his hometown. Before Jersey Shore Elite, Ignaczak spent two years at Saint Francis University (Pa.) as the multi and jumps coach. While at SFU, Iggy also assisted the sprints, hurdles, and relay coach. In his role, Iggy coached several all–conference performers, added over a dozen names to the university’s top10 performance lists, and set two school records. Ignaczak also assisted the Lady Red Flash in earning a runner-up finish in the Northeast Conference in 2013, resulting in Women’s Coaching Staff of the Year honors. Prior to entering the collegiate coaching ranks, 8

Iggy joined his junior high school coach at Monsignor Donovan High School in Toms River, N.J., with an emphasis on sprints, hurdles, and jumping events. While at Mon Don, he coached numerous athletes to New Jersey state group, sectional, and all-state honors, including a national qualifier. Throughout this period, Ignaczak continued training and competing post collegiately for one year, representing Shore A.C. in hurdle events at venues such as the Penn Relays, USATF State Championships, and minor International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) meetings. Ignaczak has received multiple USATF certifications including: Level I, II and III Jumps and Combined Events as well as his IAAF Level V Jumps and Combined Events. On top of his USATF and IAAF certifications, Iggy also holds United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Strength and Conditioning, Testing and Measurements, and Weight Training certifications for track and field. Iggy graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., obtaining a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology. He was a recruited varsity track and field athlete for the Mountaineers and represented The Mount in every championship hurdle final but one throughout his time in the Northeastern Conference, still holding a spot on the university’s top-10 performance list. He then went on to receive his master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Saint Francis University (Pa.) in 2013.

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD TEAM 2017-18 Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field Roster Name Aleah Bailey Alsu Bogdanova Kristine Bourg Rachel Brougher Tifani Byrd Rebekah Carr Kathryn Chevoor Natalie Cizmas Kadian Clarke Kaitlyn Culler Tarynn Cullings Madison Distelrath Dace Dreimane Keypathwa Gibson Allyson Goff Jaycie Harris Jessica Harris Elisa Hendriksen Micah Johnston Jasmine Jones* Allie Knoll Savanah Luthman Brittni Mason Kayla Mayer Jordann McDermitt* Claire Mesa Sydney Meyers* Catherine Mittiga Michaela Nelms Ayanna O’Neal Gabrielle Peck Janina Pollatz* Lauren Pottschmidt Kiara Randolph Gianna Salzbrunn Jocelyn Sharpe Graysen Simmons Ashleigh Simonis Alana Sims Abbigail Stemple Crystal Washington Emily Westers Autumn Wright Jenna Wyns

Events Jumps Distance Pole Vault/Sprints Distance Hurdles Multis/Pole Vault Distance Distance Throws Distance Distance Distance Jumps Sprints Hurdles/Jumps Throws Sprints Hurdles/Jumps Sprints Sprints Distance Throws Sprints Distance Distance Mid-Distance Distance Jumps Sprints Hurdles Mid-Distance Pole Vault/Jumps Distance Jumps Multis Sprints Pole Vault Distance Throws Distance Jumps Jumps Sprints Mid-Distance

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Hometown/High School (Previous School) Castalia, Ohio / Margaretta Kazan, Russia / Lyceum #83 Shorewood, Ill. / Joliet West Columbus, Ind. / Columbus North Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Celina, Ohio / Celina Northville, Mich. / Northville Clinton Twp., Mich. / Chippewa Valley Kingston, Jamaica Fremont, Ind. / Fremont Medina, Ohio / Medina Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead Ventspils, Latvia / Ventspils Gymnasium No. 1 Toledo, Ohio / Roy C. Start White Lake, Mich. / Walled Lake Northern Lambertville, Mich. Slidell, La. / Slidell Howell, Mich. / Cosby Toledo, Ohio / Toledo Christian Greensburg, Pa. / Hempfield Area Warren, Mich. / Warren Mott New Bremen, Ohio / Minster Richmond Heights, Ohio / West Geauga Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby Davison, Mich. / Davison Rockford, Ill. / Rockford Lutheran Zionsville, Ind. / Zionsville Community South Bend, Ind. / John Adams Rocky Mount, N. C. / Nash Central Cincinnati, Ohio / Withrow Ann Arbor, Mich. / Skyline Grandville, Mich. / Grand Rapids Christian Granger, Ind. / Penn Gahanna, Ohio / Gahanna East North Aurora, Ill. / Montini Catholic Westerville, Ohio / Westerville North Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne Cape Town, South Africa / Milnerton Kenosha, Wisc. / Kenosha Indian Trail Mason, Ohio / William Mason Los Angeles, Calif. / Carson Hastings, Mich. / Hastings Los Angeles, Calif. / Carson Londerzeel, Belgium / Sportschool KA2

Head Coach: Sue Parks (11th Season) Assistant Coach: Chris Best Assistant Coach: Arthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK Rockford, Ill. native competed in both MAC Championship meets, helping the DMR team win gold in the indoor event, before placing ninth in the Eastern returns four student-athletes with a significant amount of 800m in the outdoor championship. Wyns and Peck only competed in a few meets collectively, as Wyns participated in two meets in the outdoor experience in sprints, including season, while Peck was involved in two meets in both the indoor and senior captain Jasmine Jones outdoor campaigns. and junior Jessica Harris who will look to continue their Distance dominance in the 60, 100, and 200m, while also playing key The last couple seasons saw some of the best distance performances roles in the 4x100. Jones will in program histor y, and look to continue her incredible almost all of the studentcareer at EMU in the 2017-18 athletes return once again in campaign. After placing first hopes to take their success to in the 200m at the indoor MAC another level. Led by senior Championships last year, the captain Jordann McDermitt, Greensburg, Pa. native swept the core group of athletes each event she participated in consists of redshirt senior the outdoor championships, Alsu Bogdanova, Cizmas, taking gold in the 4x100, 200m, redshirt junior Allie Knoll, and 400m while setting careerjunior Sydney Meyers, and highs in both the 200m and senior Lauren Pottschmidt. 400m. Harris will also look to add onto her already impressive career as an McDermitt finished last Eagle. Last year she took home gold in the 4x100 at the MAC Outdoor season earning First Team AllChampionships, earning First Team All-MAC honors while also posting American honors as just the career-best times in the 100 and 200m. She also took home hardware in eighth Eagle to do so, after the indoor championships, capturing bronze in the 60m while notching placing sixth in the indoor NCAA Championships with a a season-best 200m performance with a time of 25.35. Sophomores Micah Johnston and Brittni Mason saw extensive time then program-record 15:43.95 in the 5000m. She later qualified to the as freshmen last season, each taking home hardware from the MAC outdoor national championship, where she placed 21st in the 10,000m, Championships. Johnston placed second in the 400m in the indoor meet, garnering Honorable Mention All-American honors. Additionally, the while also taking earning a silver medal as a part of the 4x400 relay team Davison, Mich. native finished either at or near the top of the podium in the outdoor competition. Mason participated in seven meets last year, in every event she participated in at both the indoor and outdoor MAC including both MAC Championships, having had the most success in the Championships. The team captain won silver in the 3000m, bronze in outdoor meet as a member of the 4x100 relay team that captured first the 5000m, and finished fourth in the mile at the indoor event, before place and a gold medal. The Richmond Heights, Ohio product also had taking first place in the 10,000m and third in the 5,000m at the outdoor an impressive outing in the indoor championship, running to a fifth-place championships. finish in the 60m while posting a career-best 7.53s in the preliminaries. As the only other Eagle to qualify to the NCAA Championship finals last season, Bogdanova put up Junior Jocelyn Sharpe rounds out the EMU runners with substantial an impressive performance, experience in sprinting events. Sharpe competed in a handful of events placing second in the nation last season, mostly participating in the 400m and as a piece of the 4x400 in the 5000m with a program squad. EMU also adds three new freshmen in the form of Keypathwa record time of 15:43.84, earning Gibson, Michaela Nelms, and Autumn Wright. Fi r s t Te a m Al l -Am e r i c a n honors. In addition to her Mid-Distance incredible performance on the national stage, the Kazan, The Eagles bring back four Russia native took home gold mid-distance runners as seniors in the 5000m and mile in the Claire Mesa and Jenna Wyns, indoor MAC Championship, as redshirt junior Natalie Cizmas, well as bronze in the 3000m. and sophomore Gabrielle Bogdanova also captured Peck all return for the 2017-18 first place in the 5000m, as season. Cizmas put together well as second place in both an impressive season last year, the 1500m and 3000 steeple highlighted by a gold medal at the outdoor conference in the 800m and distance championship to earn First Team All-MAC honors for the third time in medley relay (DMR) at the her track & field career. indoor MAC Championship, Two other Eagles who earned First Team All-MAC honors, Cizmas and which earned her First Team Meyers, both competed in the indoor and outdoor MAC Championships All-MAC honors. She was also last season. Cizmas placed first in the 800m and helped the DMR team a part of the 4x4 team which stand atop the podium in the indoor MAC Championship, while also took home gold in the outdoor taking second in the mile. Meyers took home gold in the 3000m and MAC Championship, while also was a pivotal piece in the distance medley relay team taking first place placing 13th in the 800m at the event. Mesa also adds solid experience, having competed in eight in the indoor competition. She also competed in the NCAA Preliminaries and seven meets in the indoor and outdoor seasons, respectively. The after taking fourth in the 1500m and sixth in the 5000m at the outdoor Sprints

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD TEAM SEASON OUTLOOK

MAC Championship. Knoll and Pottschmidt add depth in the distance events, as Knoll competed in both MAC Championship events with her highest finish coming as a seventh place in the 5000m, while Pottschmidt participated in a combined 11 meets over the course of both the indoor and outdoor seasons. Furthermore, all of the aforementioned student-athletes had an impact in the cross country team earning its third straight MAC Championship and qualifying as a team to the NCAA Championship for just the third time in program history. Hurdles The hurdles group features four student-athletes with collegiate experience, including the return of senior Ayanna O’Neal, who had to sit out last season due to injury. As a sophomore, O’Neal finished fifth in the 100m hurdles finals at the Outdoor MAC Championships with a time of 14.08 seconds. Senior Tifani Byrd is fresh off a season in which she competed in eight meets throughout the indoor campaign, including the MAC Championships where she took 11th in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.70. Her time was just .01 seconds shy of what she notched in the 2015-16 indoor championship, when she placed sixth in the conference event. Senior Allyson Goff and junior Elisa Hendriksen will also see an increased role, as they each competed in five and six meets over the course of the indoor and outdoor seasons last year, respectively. Jumps The Eagles return a strong pair of student-athletes to compete in jumps in the form of seniors Dace Dreimane and Janina Pollatz. Dreimane had success in both the indoor and outdoor MAC Championships a season ago, taking home bronze in the long jump with a season-best distance of 5.91, while also placing fourth in the triple jump at the indoor championship. Before competing in the outdoor NCAA East preliminaries, the Ventspils, Latvia native took third and fifth place in the triple and long jump at the outdoor championship, respectively. Pollatz didn’t compete in any jump events last season, but took fifth in the 2015-16 indoor MAC Championships in the long jump, while placing 13th in the same event in the outdoor championship.

Pollatz only competed in three meets last year, one of which being the indoor MAC Championship where she took home bronze with a mark of 3.97m. However, before last year, Pollatz earned third place in the 2014-15 outdoor MAC Championship, posted a pair of top-six finishes at the 2015-16 indoor conference championship, and qualified to the NCAA East Regional in the outdoor portion of the same season, where she finished 39th. Carr also has experience in MAC Championships, as she participated in last year’s indoor competition, as well as seven other meets throughout the duration of both the indoor and outdoor seasons. Additionally, Bourg also competed in pole vault in six meets as a freshman. The Eagles also add a lone freshman into the mix, as Graysen Simmons will be available for competition. Throws The throws group is undoubtedly the youngest of any event group on EMU. Apart from Bourg who took part in the javelin throw in five meets as a freshman last season, including the outdoor MAC Championship where she placed 13th, the Eagles only have four official throwers, all of whom are freshmen. This year the Green and White add freshmen, Kadian Clarke, Jaycie Harris, Savanah Luthman, and Kayla Mayer. Multis Finally, two Eagles return to lead the multis group, as Carr and sophomore Gianna Salzbrunn both competed in the MAC Championships last year. Carr participated in nine meets over the course of both seasons last year, while Salzbrunn took part in 12 events throughout the indoor and outdoor sessions, including both conference championships.

2017-18 Team Captains

Jasmine Jones Jordann McDermitt

Pole Vault EMU has three returners who have collegiate experience in pole vault in the form of Pollatz, junior Rebekah Carr, and sophomore Kristine Bourg.

Sydney Meyers

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Janina Pollatz 11

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Alsu Bogdanova

Rs-Senior

Kazan, Russia - Lyceum #83 Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets, including the MAC Championships where she took gold in the 5000m and mile, as well as bronze in the 3000m…Took first place in both the 3000m and the mile at the GVSU Open…Set a career-high 9:15.03 in the 3000m at the Iowa State Classic, which earned a third place…Outdoor: Competed in seven total meets, including the NCAA Championships where she took second place in the 5000m with a career-best time of 15:43.84 to earn All-American honors…Took gold in the 5000m, as well as silver in both the 1500m and 3000 steeple at the MAC Championships, earning First Team All-MAC honors…Additionally, her 3000S time was a career-best at 10:11.49… Placed third in the 1500m at the Jesse Owens Classic…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...First Team All-MAC honoree...Named Most Valuable Performer following the MAC Championships...MAC Track Athlete of the Week on three occasions, Dec. 11, Jan 26, & Feb. 2...Took home a pair of event titles at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, winning the mile in 4:53.58 and the 5000m in 16:29.91...Also nabbed the bronze in the 3000m at the conference championships with a mark of 9:38.00...Posted the second-best mile in program history at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, clocking in at 4:41.15...Competed at the Iowa State Classic, Feb. 12-13, winning the 3000m with a career-best time of 9:16.91, which was teh second-best time in EMU history...Set a then program record in the 5000m at the GVSU Holiday Open, finishing with a time of 16:24.72...Totaled nine top-five finishes on the season...Outdoor: Ran in eight meets...Second Team All-MAC honoree...MAC Track Athlete of the Week, April 5...Qualified to the NCAA Championships, June 8-11, in the 5000m, taking 19th with a time of 16:38.80...Finished 11th in the 5000m at the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, clocking in at 16:16.13 to punch her ticket to Eugene...Posted a pair of top-three finishes at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, taking second in the 1500m finals with a time of 4:29.44, and third in the 5000m with a mark of 16:48.43...Took part in the 3000m steeplechase at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, crossing the finish line in 10:35.20, which was a career-best time and also the thirdbest in the EMU record books...Posted the sixth-best 1500m time in EMU history at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, clocking in at 4:21.22...Began the outdoor season with the best 5000m time in program history at the Stanford Invite, April 1-2, posting a mark of 15:58.61 to take fourth...High School: Attended Lyceum #83...Won the under 20 Russian Championship... Ran the 800m in 2:09.29 and the 1500m in 4:30...Personal: Full Name: Alsu Bogdanova...Daughter of Amir Bogdanov and Rozaliya Shiriyazdanova... Has one brother, Ilnur...Major: Individualized Study Program. 12

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Tifani Byrd

Senior

Toms River, N.J. - Toms River North Hurdles EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in eight meets, including the MAC Championships where she took 11th in the 60m hurdles with a time of 8.70…Took first place at the GVSU Open with a 60H time of 8.82…Placed second in the 60H in three meets, including the GVSU Holiday Open, EMU Triangular, and GVSU Tune Up, as well as third in the Simmons-Harvey Invite and fourth in the GVSU Big Meet Invite…Set a career-best time, 8.03, in the 60m at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, which was good for 10th place…Outdoor: Did not compete…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in eight meets... Finished the season with a sixth-place finish in the 60m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, clocking in at 8.69...Posted a careerbest mark of 8.60 in the 60m hurdles prelims at the conference championships...Won the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, crossing the finish line in 9.20...Also ran the 60m dash at the EMU Triangular, coming in fourth with a time of 8.22...Began the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running in the 60m hurdles and the 200m dash...Outdoor: Did not compete...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in nine meets as a freshman… Broke the nine-second barrier in the 60m hurdles at the Silverston Invitational, Feb. 21, taking fourth in 8.92 seconds…Placed 12th in the prelims of the 60m hurdles at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27, in 9.04 seconds… Also competed in the long jump and triple jump with personal bests at the EMU Quadrangular, Jan. 9, placing second in the triple jump (10.40m/3401.50) and fourth in the long jump (5.11m/16-09.25)…Outdoor: Ran in seven meets as a freshman…Won her collegiate debut in the 100m hurdles at the Bronco Classic, April 3, in 14.65 seconds…Set a personal record in the 100m hurdles at the Virginia Challenge in 14.45 seconds to finish 22nd, April 17-18…Placed 17th in the 100m hurdles at the MAC Championships in 14.66 seconds, May 15…High School: A four-year letterwinner… Named Ocean County Hurdler of the Year in her senior season… Ocean County, Shore Conference, and sectional champion in the 55m hurdles and 100m hurdles as a junior and senior… Broke the Toms River North 100m hurdle record as a sophomore, earning All-Shore Second Team honors… Member of the honor roll…Personal: Full Name: Tifani Sharmaine Byrd… Daughter of Tremaine Byrd and Anetra Hinton-Byrd…Has one brother, Tremaine Byrd, Jr., and one sister, April Hinton…Major: Psychology.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Natalie Cizmas

Senior

Clinton Twp., Mich. - Chippewa Valley Mid-Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets, including the MAC Championships where she took gold in both the 800m with a time of 2:10.16, and the DMR with a total time of 11:39.65, as well as the silver in the mile with a time of 4:50.01, earning her First Team AllMAC honors…Took first in both events she competed in the EMU Triangular, the 800m and 4x4, with her 800m time of 2:09.29 being a career-best…Also set a career-best time in the mile with a time of 4:41.18 at the Meyo Invitational, taking 11th in the event…Took third place in both the 3000m and the mile at the GVSU Open, with her 3000m time of 9:52.66 serving as a career-best…Placed fourth at the GVSU Holiday Open in the 5000m with a career-best time of 16:12.72…Also helped her 4x4 team placed second at the SimmonsHarvey Invite with a total time of 3:54.85…Outdoor: Competed in five meets, including the MAC Championships where she placed 13th in the 800m with a time of 2:14.57…Helped her 4x4 group take first place in both the Jack Shaw Classic and Ball State Challenge…Also took second place at the Ball State Challenge in the 1500m with a time of 4:32.39…Placed third in the 800m at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays, with a time of 2:13.89…Nabbed fourth place in both the 800 and 1500m at the Jack Shaw Classic…2015-16: Indoor: Took part in five meets... First Team All-MAC...Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete and Academic All-MAC honoree... Helped the Eagles to a DMR victory at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finishing with a time of 11:31.11, which was the fourth-best in EMU history...Brought home the silver in the mile at the GVSU Tune Up, Feb. 19, clocking in at 4:58.82...Finished with a career-best time of 2:14.28 in the 800m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12...Began the indoor season at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, running in the 800m and finishing with a time of 2:16.99...Outdoor: Competed in seven meets...First Team All-MAC...Academic All-MAC honoree...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the 1500m, making it to the quarterfinals and ultimately taking 16th in 4:24.77...Posted the fourth-best 1500m time in EMU history in the NCAA East Regional prelims, which was good for seventh...Took home a pair of top-three finishes at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, winning the 1500m in 4:28.38 while claiming the bronze in the 800m with a time of 2:12.32...Posted a career-best 800m time of 2:10.78 at the Beach Invite, April 16...Began the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, winning the 1500m and taking third in the 800m...2014-15: Indoor: All-MAC First Team…Ran in seven meets as a freshman…Won her collegiate debut in the 3000m at the EMU Quadrangular in 10:12.84, Jan. 9…Went on to set a personal record in the event at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24, running the 10th-fastest time in EMU history in 9:57.67 to finish 11th…Her time of 4:52.51 in the mile that she ran at the SPIRE Invitational for 16th place, Feb. 13-14, ranks ninth alltime in EMU laurels…Earned All-MAC accolades when she ran a leg of the winning distance medley relay at the MAC Championships that finished in 11:39.65 for the eighth-fastest time in program history and also took sixth in the mile run in 4:56.72, Feb. 27-28…Outdoor: Competed in five meets for the Eagles…Appeared four times in the 800m, with a personal record of 2:14.38 to take 56th at the Virginia Challenge, April 17-18…Had two top-10 finishes in the 800m, finishing fourth at the Bronco Classic in 2:20.89, April 3, and ninth at the Hillsdale Gina Relays in 2:16.34, April 24…Ran a personal-best 4:42.57 in the 1500m at the Virginia Challenge…Was a member of the EMU record breaking distance medley relay team that took second at the Tennessee Relays in 11:30.21, April 10-11…High School: Four-year letterwinner at Chippewa Valley High School in cross country and track, where she held a personal record of 19:17 in the cross country season...Team won two conference championships...Earned all-conference, all-conference academic, first team all-county, and all-county academic honors...Qualified for state meet in senior season...Named an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete and was a member of the National Honor Society...Personal: Full Name: Natalie Marie Cizmas... Daughter of Steven and Dawn Cizmas...Has one sister, Emily...Major: Exercise science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Dace Dreimane

Senior

Ventspils, Latvia - Ventspils Gymnasium No. 1 Jumps EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Took home bronze in the long jump with a season-long distance of 5.91 at the MAC Championship, while also placing fourth in the triple jump with a distance of 12.33m…Placed first in the long jump twice and first in the triple jump three times, including a sweep in both events in the EMU Triangular…Also took second place in the long jump at the GVSU Open…Placed third in the triple jump at the Meyo Invitational with season-best distance of 12.66m…Outdoor: Competed in seven meets including the NCAA East preliminaries and the MAC Championships, where she earned bronze in the triple jump with a distance of 12.63m, placed fifth in the long jump, and marked a career-high 1.66m in the high jump, which earned her seventh place…Placed first in the Ball State Challenge with a triple jump distance of 12.50m, as well as third in the high jump with a height of 1.61m…Placed second in the long jump at the Jack Shaw Classic with a distance of 5.52m…Also took second in the triple jump at the Jesse Owens Classic with a distance of 12.55m…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete and Academic All-MAC honoree...Posted a pair of top-three finishes at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, taking third in the triple jump with a mark of 12.62 meters/ 41 feet 5-inches, which was a career-best, and fourth in the long jump with a career-best jump of 5.95 meters/ 19 feet 6.25-inches, which was also the ninth-best in program history...Finished third in the long jump at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, with a mark of 5.72 meters/ 18 feet 9.25-inches...Won both the triple jump and the long jump at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23...Outdoor: Took part in seven meets...Academic All-MAC...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in both the triple jump and the long jump, taking 19th in the triple with a mark of 12.91 meters/ 42 feet 4.25-inches, which was a new program record...Took home a pair of top-five finishes at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, nabbing third in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump with marks of 12.71 meters/ 41 feet 8.5-inches and 6.06 meters/ 19 feet 10.75-inches, which was a personal-best and the ninth-best in EMU history...Claimed the bronze in the triple jump at the Drake Relays, April 27-30, finishing with a jump of 12.40 meters/ 40 feet 8.25-inches...Began the outdoor season with victories in the long jump and the triple jump at the Bronco Classic, April 1...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in seven meets as a rookie…Etched her name into the EMU record books in her debut meet as an Eagle with the sixth-farthest triple jump in school history at 12.41 meters/40 feet 8.75-inches to win at the Simmons Invitational, Jan. 17…Improved on her mark and moved up to fourth all-time at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27-28, placing third with a leap of 12.55 meters 41 feet 2.25-inches and also finished fourth in the long jump at 5.74 meters/18 feet 10-inches…Set her personal record of 5.83 meters/19 feet 1.25-inches at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24, to take third…Won the triple jump and long jump two times apiece, including a sweep of both at the CMU Tri Meet, Jan. 30…Outdoor: Second Team All-MAC and Second-Team All-American…Competed in eight meets…Notched the second-farthest triple jump in EMU history to finish runner-up at the MAC Championships at 12.87 meters/42 feet 2.75-inches, May 15-16…Also took second in the long jump with a personal record of 6.01 meters/19 feet 8.75-inches...Jumped 12.85 meters/42 feet 2-inches at the NCAA East Regional, May 30, to earn the ninth qualifying spot to the NCAA Championships… At the NCAA Championships, June 13, she finished 16th with a mark of 12.62 meters/41 feet 5-inches…High School: Won the 100m hurdles and placed third in the triple jump at the 2014 Latvian Outdoor Championships...Finished runner-up in the long jump and triple jump at he 2014 Latvian Outdoor Junior Championships...Won the long jump and finished second in the triple jump at the 2014 Latvian Indoor Junior Championships, and took third in the long jump at the 2014 Latvian Indoor Championships...Personal: Full Name: Dace Dreimane...Daughter of Dainis Dreimanis and Maruta Dreimane...Has one sister, Ilze Repsa...Major: Computer science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Allyson Goff

Junior

White Lake, Mich. - Walled Lake Northern Hurdles/Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in four different events over two meets…Took first place in the 60H at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, notching a career-best time of 8.50, while also taking third in the long jump with a career-long distance of 5.58m and fifth in the 200m with a career-best time of 26.03…Placed second in both the 60H and 4x4 relay at the GVSU Open, while posted a career-best time in the 60m dash with a time of 7.87…Outdoor: Competed in the Tennessee Relays, notching a career-best time of 16.07…Georgia State: Competed two seasons at Georgia State…High School: Competed for the Knights of Walled Lake Northern High School…Named AllCounty, All-Conference, and All-State three separate years…100m hurdles state champion as a senior…Michigan indoor 100m hurdles and long jump champion…Was an honor roll student from 201014…Personal: Full Name: Allyson Maria Goff…Daughter of Anthony and Barbara Goff…Has one brother, Anthony…Major: Marketing.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Jasmine Jones

Senior

Greensburg, Pa. - Hempfield Area Sprints EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in four different events over seven meets, including the MAC Championships where she took home gold in the 200m, posting a season-best time of 24.31, while also taking ninth place in the 400m…Took first in the 200m in the Simmons-Harvey Invite, GVSU Open, and the EMU Triangular… Sat atop the podium for the 60m dash in the GVSU Tune Up and the GVSU Holiday Open, where she notched a career-best 60m dash time of 7.61… Also earned first place the only time she competed in the 300m, posting a time of 39.22 at the GVSU Holiday Open…Finished second in the 400m in the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Helped the 4x4 team take first in the EMU Triangular, second in the GVSU Holiday Open, and eighth in the Meyo Invitational…Outdoor: Competed in seven meets including the MAC Championships where she swept all events she participated in, taking home gold in the 4x1, 200m, and 400m while setting career-highs in both the 200m and 400m…Also took first place in the 4x4 in the Jack Shaw Classic and Ball State Challenge, while also placing sixth in the Tennessee Relays…Placed first and second in the 4x1 at the Jack Shaw Classic and Ball State Challenge, respectively, and seventh in the Tennessee Relays…Captured second place in the 200m in the Jack Shaw Classic and Ball State Challenge, while finishing third in the event in the Jesse Owens Classic…Placed fourth in the 100m the only time she competed in the event, posting a time of 11.94 at the Ball State Challenge…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Ran in the 200m dash and 4x400m relay at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finishing ninth and third with times of 24.46, which was a career-best, and 3:41.37, which was the fifth-best mark in program history...Posted a season-best time of 56.66 in the 400m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12...Helped the Green and White to a 4x400 victory at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, clocking in at 3:42.25...Took second in the 400m dash at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, crossing the finish line in 58.12...Opened the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, setting a then personal record in the 400m with a time of 57.40...Outdoor: Ran in eight meets...First Team All-MAC... Ran a leg of the 4x100m relay at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, helping the Eagles to an event victory with a time of 45.72...Qualified into the finals of both the 200m and 400m at the conference championships, taking fifth and third with marks of 24.38 and 54.83, which was a career-best and the 10th-best time in EMU history...Took second in the 100m dash at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, crossing the finish line in 12.01...Ran a leg of the 4x100m relay at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, posting a time of 45.69, which was the 10th-best in program history...Nabbed a pair of first-place finishes at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14, taking part in the 100m dash and 4x100m relay...Opened the season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, taking home a first-place finish in the 4x100m relay and a pair of second-place finishes in the 400m dash and 4x400m relay...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in seven meets as a freshman…Set her personal record in the 60m at her debut meet at the EMU Quadrangular, finishing runner-up in 7.64 seconds while also taking second in the 200m in 25.04 seconds, Jan. 9…Had four top-10 finishes in the 60m and three top-10 finishes in the 200m…Personal best of 24.64 seconds in the 200m came at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7, where she placed 19th…Ran on the 4x400m relay four times, with the fastest finish in 3:44.27 at the Meyo Invitational…Outdoor: Ran in seven meets for the Green and White..Finished 16th in the 200m and 17th in the 100m at the MAC Championships, May 15-16…Set a personal record of 12.17 seconds in the 100m dash at the Toledo Invitational to finish third, May 8…Ran a career-best 24.60 in the 200m at the Jesse Owens Classic, May 1, finishing eighth…Was on the winning 4x100m relay teams at the Bronco Classic, April 3, and the Toledo Invitational, both of which finished in 46.46 seconds… High School: A four-year letterwinner and recipient of the W.C.C.A. High Point Women’s Track Award…Member of the state championship-winning 4x100m relay as a junior and senior… Garnered All-American honors as a senior…Took eighth in the 200m at the USA Track and Field Championships as a junior…Also played basketball, winning the sectional championship as a junior...Member of the honor roll…Personal: Full Name: Jasmine Shavaugh’ne Jones… Daughter of Christine Vincent…Has one brother, Jurelle Powell…Major: Marketing.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Jordann McDermitt

Senior

Davison, MIch. - Davison Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Participated in six meets, including the NCAA Championships where she posted a career-best 5000m time of 15:43.95, taking sixth place and earning All-American honors…Also participated in the MAC Championships where she won silver in the 3000m, bronze in the 5000m, and fourth place in the mile…Took third at the Meyo Invitational, posting a career-best 3000m time of 9:10.42…Placed second in the 5000m at the Iowa State Classic, while also taking second place in the mile at the EMU Triangular…Earned third place in the 3000m at the GVSU Holiday Open…Outdoor: Participated in five meets, including the NCAA Championships where she placed 21st in the 10,000m…Also participated in the MAC Championships, bringing home gold in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m…Boasted a careerbest 10,000m time of 33:37.37 to take 13th in the Stanford Invitational…Also put together a career-best 1500m time of 4:27.42 to place 13th at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...First Team All-MAC...Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week twice, Feb. 9 & 16...MAC Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete and Academic All-MAC honoree...Competed in three events at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, winning the 3000m in 9:35.45, while also taking second in the 5000m with a time of 16:30.33 and sixth in the mile after clocking in at 4:56.22...Broke the 5000m program record at the Iowa State Classic, Feb. 1213, crossing the finish line in 15:58.18...Posted the fourth-best 3000m time in the EMU record books at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, clocking in at 9:18.96...Ran in the mile at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, nabbing a personal-best time of 4:47.73, which was also the eighth-best in program history...Began the season in the 5000m with a time of 16:25.92 at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4...Totaled seven top-five finishes on the season...Outdoor: Ran in six meets...First Team All-MAC...Academic All-MAC honoree...Qualified to the NCAA Championships, June 8-11, in the 5000m, ultimately finishing 17th with a time of 16:31.77...Posted a season-best time of 16:13.61 in the 5000m at the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, earning a spot at the National Championships after taking 10th...Won both the 5000m and 10000m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, posting times of 16:45.36 and 34:39.35, respectively...Ran the 1500m at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, clocking in at 4:29.84, which was good for 13th...Opened the outdoor season at the Stanford Invite, April 1-2, running in the 10000m and finishing 27th in 34:21.18, which was her top time of the season...2014-15: Indoor: All-MAC First Team…Named the Most Outstanding Track Performer at the MAC Championships after winning the 3000m in a MAC record of 9:22.72 and placing second in the 5000m in 16:47.45, Feb. 27-28…Broke the school record in the 5000m at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7, when she took third in 16:27.69… Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week following her record-breaking performance, Feb. 10… Her time of 9:22.72 in the 3000m in which she took second at the SPIRE Invitational, Feb. 14, is the second-fastest in program history…Ran the eighth-fastest mile time in program laurels at the Notre Dame Invitational, placing fifth in 4:49.14, Jan. 24…Placed in the top-five in every race that she ran as a freshman, including one victory and four runner-up finishes…Outdoor: Ran in six meets…Broke the EMU record in her outdoor 5000m debut at the Virginia Challenge, finishing fourth in 16:07.25, April 17-18…Ran the second-fastest 10,000m in program laurels in her collegiate debut in the event at the Raleigh Relays to finish third in 34:15.99, March 27… Ranks ninth on EMU’s all-time list in the 1500m after clocking in at 4:27.89 to take 13th at the Jesse Owens Classic, May 2…Was a member of the EMU record-breaking distance medley relay team at the Tennessee Relays that took second in 11:30.21, April 11…Finished fourth in the 5000m and sixth in the 10,000m at the MAC Championships, May 14-16…Finished 16th at the NCAA East Region in the 5000m in 16:22.90, May 30…High School: Holds a personal best of 18:06 in cross country...Also ran track with personal records of 4:48.43 in the 1600m and 10:26.80 in the 3200m...All-state in the 1600m and 3200m after finishing second and third, respectively…Broke Davison High School record in the 1600m, 3200m, 5000m, and 3200m relay...Member of National Honor Society and graduated in the top-10 in her class…Personal: Full Name: Jordann Paige McDermitt...Daughter of Jennifer and Jason McDermitt...Has one brother, Justin, who wrestled for Central Michigan from 2008-2011...Major: Exercise science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Claire Mesa

Senior

Rockford, Ill. - Rockford Lutheran Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in eight meets, including the MAC Championships where she helped the DMR team win gold with a total time of…Earned first place in the 4x4 at the GVSU Open, while placing third in the 800m with a season-high 2:14.94…Placed fourth and fifth in the 4x4 and 800m, respectively, at the EMU Triangular…Participated in the Meyo Invitational in both the 800m and DMR…Competed in the 200 and 400m for the first time in her career at the GVSU Tune Up...Outdoor: Competed in seven meets, including the MAC Championships where she placed ninth in the 800m, after posting a career-best time of 2:12.56 in the preliminaries…Took second in the 800m and fifth in the 4x4 at the Jack Shaw Classic…Placed fourth in the 800m at both the Ball State Challenge and Hillsdale “GINA” Relays…Also helped her 4x4 team place sixth at the Ball State Challenge…Competed in the 800m at the Jesse Owens Classic, posting a time of 2:15.21…2015-16: Indoor: Ran in eight meets...Academic All-MAC...Finished third in the 800m at the GVSU Tune Up, Feb. 19, posting a time of 2:15.72...Notched a season-best 800m time of 2:15.50 at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12...Participated in the 800m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, clocking in at 2:15.86...Finished fourth in the 800m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, crossing the finish line in 2:18.54...Ran in the mile at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, finishing in 5:03.93...Outdoor: Ran in six meets...Academic All-MAC...Closed her indoor season at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, running the 800m in 2:15.35 to take fourth...Participated in the 1500m for the first time at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, finishing the race in 4:45.59...Nabbed a career-best time of 2:15.21 in the 800m at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14...Opened the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, taking second in the 800m with a time of 2:17.52...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in six meets as a freshman…Broke the 2:20.00 barrier three times in the 800m, with a personal-best time of 2:19.34 t the SPIRE Invitational to finish 57th, Feb. 13-14…Had top-10 finishes in the 800m at the EMU Quadrangular, Jan. 9, the CMU Tri Meet, Jan. 30, and the Silverston Invitational, Feb. 21…Ran a 1:41.76 in the 600m to finish 14th at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24…Ran on the 4x400m relay three times…Outdoor: Ran in five meets…Finished fifth in her collegiate outdoor 800m debut at the Bronco Classic, April 3, crossing the line in 2:21.22…Set a personal record in the 800m at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, placing 15th in 2:18.60, April 24…Ran on the third-place 4x800m relay team at the Tennessee Relays that finished in 3:43.86, April 10-11…High School: State qualifier in cross country during freshman, sophomore, and junior campaigns...All-conference cross country honoree in sophomore and senior seasons...Took seventh in the 800m in the Illinois 1-A State Championship, with a personal best of 2:20.26 in the event....Sectional and conference champion, breaking the school record during senior season...Named Athlete of the Year for cross country and track... President of the Eco Club, Editor in Chief of the yearbook, and high honor roll...Personal: Full Name: Claire Isabelle Mesa...Daughter of Kelly Mesa... Has one sister, Hannah, and one brother, Noah...Major: Exercise science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SENIORS

Janina Pollatz

Senior

Grandville, Mich. - Grand Rapids Christian Jumps/Pole Vault EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in three meets, including the MAC Championship, where she took home bronze in the pole vault with a mark of 3.97m…Notched an indoor career-high 4.10m in the pole vault at the EMU Triangular, placing second in the event…Outdoor: Did not compete…2015-16: Indoor: Took part in eight meets...Posted a pair of top-six finishes at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, taking fifth in the long jump with a mark of 5.82 meters/ 19 feet 1.25-inches, which was a career-best, and sixth in the pole vault with a mark of 3.85 meters/ 12 feet 7.5-inches...Nabbed a runner-up finish in the long jump at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, jumping 5.72 meters/ 18 feet 9.25-inches...Took third in the pole vault at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, finishing with a vault of 3.85 meters/ 12 feet 7.5-inches...Won the pole vault at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, vaulting 3.92 meters/ 12 feet 10.25-inches, which was a careerbest and also the seventh-best in EMU history...Opened the season with a fifth-place pole vault finish at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4...Outdoor: Competed in nine meets...Academic AllMAC...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the pole vault, finishing 39th with a mark of 3.95 meters/ 12 feet 11.5-inches...Took seventh in the pole vault and 13th in the long jump at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, finishing with marks of 4.03 meters/ 13 feet 2.5-inches and 5.59 meters/ 18 feet 4.25-inches, respectively...Posted the fifth-best pole vault in EMU history at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, notching a personal-best mark of 4.10 meters/ 13 feet 5.25-inches to win the event...Began the outdoor season with a pair of secondplace finishes in the long jump and pole vault at the Bronco Classic, April 1...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in nine meets…Set personal records in the pole vault in every meet leading up to the MAC Championships, with a career-best vault of 3.88 meters/12 feet 8.75-inches to finish second at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 13, which is the seventh-highest clearance in EMU history…Placed seventh in the pole vault at the MAC Championships at 3.73 meters/12 feet 2.75-inches, Feb. 27….Had five top-10 finishes in the long jump out of six appearances, with a season-best jump of 5.40 meters/17 feet 8.76-inches at the Silverston Invitational to finish third, Feb. 21…Academic All-MAC...Outdoor: Competed in seven meets for the Eagles… Set personal records in all but one meet in the pole vault, culminating with a bronze medal finish at the MAC Championships after vaulting 3.86 meters/12 feet 8-inches, May 14-16, which ranks eighth on EMU’s all-time list…Also competed in the long jump throughout the season, notching a personal best of 5.77 meters/18 feet 11.25-inches to finish third at the Toledo Invitational, May 8, and went on to jump 5.64 meters/18 feet 6-inches to take 10th at the MAC Championships…Academic All-MAC...2013-14: Competed in three indoor and seven outdoor meets as a freshman…Indoor: Set a personal record in the pole vault when she took second at the EMU Holiday Meet, Dec. 7, with a clearance of 3.85 meters/12 feet 7.50-inches…Finished third in the long jump at the EMU Triangular with a leap of 5.44 meters/17 feet 10.25-inches, Jan. 10…Outdoor: Won the long jump at the Spartan Invite, April 5, in 5.46 meters/17 feet 11-inches…Set her personal record in the long jump at the Billy Hayes Invitational, May 3, with a mark of 5.58 meters/18 feet 3.75-inches…Nearly recorded a podium finish in the long jump at the 2014 MAC Championships, May 15-17, taking ninth with a jump of 5.55 meters/18 feet 2.50-inches…Set her career high in the pole vault at the Jesse Owens Classic with a jump of 3.55 meters/11 feet 7.75-inches, April 19…High School: A four-year letterwinner in track and field…Two-time MVP…All-state in the pole vault and long jump…Two-time state champion in pole vault…State champion in long jump during senior season…Was a member of National Honor Society…Personal: Full Name: Janina Christine Pollatz…Daughter of Craig and Jeannette Pollatz…Has one brother, Collin…Major: Electronic media and film.

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Lauren Pottschmidt

Senior

Granger, Ind. - Penn Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in seven meets… Took second place in the 3000m at the EMU Triangular, posting a career-best time of 10:07.27…Notched a career-best mile time of 5:12.69 at the GVSU Open, claiming second place…Placed seventh in the 3000m at the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Participated in the Meyo Invitational, finishing the 3000m in 10:11.08…Also took part in the GVSU Big Meet Invite, notching a season-best time of 17:59.77 in the 5000m…Outdoor: Competed in four meets…Took second in the 3000S at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays with a time of 11:33.62…Also placed fifth in the 3000S at the Ball State Challenge with a time of 12:14.76…2015-16: Indoor: Did not compete...Outdoor: Did not compete...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in seven meets as a freshman…Set a personal record in the 3000m during her debut in the event, taking fifth at the EMU Quadrangular in 10:30.53, Jan. 9…Placed 16th in the mile at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24, in a personal-best 5:16.56…Also competed in the 5000m once, finishing 43rd at the GVSU Big Meet in 18:42.63, Feb. 13…Outdoor: Ran in five meets…Took fifth in the 3000m at the Bronco Classic in 10:46.46, April 3…Recorded her personal best in the 10,000m at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, April 24, finishing eighth in 37:45.28…Competed in the 10,000m at the MAC Championships, May 14, taking 21st in 38:55.78… Placed 19th in the 500m at the Tennessee Relays in a personal record of 18:25.17, April 10-11…High School: A four-year letterwinner...Qualified for state meet in cross country during sophomore and senior years... All-state runner in cross country during junior year...Holds a personal record of 19:01 in the cross country season and an 11:22.68 on the track in the 3200m...Personal: Full Name: Lauren Taylor Pottschmidt... Daughter of Shawn and Molly Pottschmidt; father also ran for EMU from 1988-1993...Has two brothers, Christian and Dillon...Major: Business.

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Jenna Wyns

Senior

Londerzeel, Belgium - Sportschol KA2 Mid-Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Did not compete…Outdoor: Competed in two meets…Took first place in the 1500m at the Toledo Invitational, crossing the finish line in 4:46.41…Participated in the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays, finishing in 4:48.35…2015-16: Indoor: Ran in seven meets...Posted the seventh-best 800m time in program history at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, clocking in at 2:10.75 to take fifth in the finals...Finished 16th in the 800m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, crossing the finish line in 2:11.10...Won the 800m at the Eubanks Open, Jan. 15, posting a time of 2:12.14...Opened the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running the mile in 4:55.79...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Ran in the 800m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, placing ninth in the prelims with a time of 2:12.76...Nabbed the silver in the 800m at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, clocking in at 2:13.62...Posted a personal-best 800m time of 2:11.77 at the Beach Invite, April 15-16...Won the 800m at the Bronco Classic, April 1, crossing the finish line in 2:15.63...High School: Attended Sportschol KA2 in Hasselt, Belgium...Placed second at the Belgian Championship in 2011 and 2015, as well as took third at the event in 2013...Personal: Full Name: Jenna Wyns...Major: Psychology.

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Allie Knoll Rs-Junior

Warren, Mich. - Warren Mott Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Participated in seven meets, including the MAC Championship where she finished seventh in the 5000m… Notched career-highs in the mile (5:04.5), 3000m (9:54.20), and 5000m (17:09.22)…Placed third in the 3000m in the EMU Triangular, as well as sixth in the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Outdoor: Participated in four meets, including the MAC Championship where she placed 12th in the 10,000m with a time of 36:40.94…Notched a season-best time 17:38.25 in the 5000m at the Penn Relays…2015-16: Indoor: Ran in four meets... Academic All-MAC...Closed her indoor season at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, running the 3000m in 10:36.40...Took part in the 5000m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, clocking in with a personal-best time of 18:35.03... Competed at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, in the 3000m, crossing the finish line in a personal-best 10:30.06...Made her EMU debut at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, finishing the 3000m in 10:37.50 and nabbing fifth...Outdoor: Took part in one meet...Ran the 3000m at the Bronco Classic, April 1, crossing the finish line in a career-best 10:26.47 to take fifth...2014-15: One of the incoming recruits...Transferred from Wayne State University following the 2014 cross country season...High School: Was a four-year track and cross country letterwinner...Regional champion in the 1600m in 2012...State qualifier and school record holder in the 1600m and 5000m...Member of the honor roll and graduated cum laude....Personal: Full Name: Allie M. Knoll...Daughter of Philip and Nancy Knoll...Has five brothers: Ryan, Philip, Shane, Cody, and Jacob; and nine sisters: Jennifer, Heidi, Emily, Erin, Kelly, Kate, Haley, Taylor, and Shelby...Taylor is also on the EMU track team...Shane ran at Michigan State from 2007-2009, Haley ran at Lansing Community College, and Cody played football at Northwood...Major: Undecided.

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Rebekah Carr

Junior

Celina, Ohio - Celina Multis/Pole Vault

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets primarily in pole vault, including the MAC Championships…Took second place in pole vault at the GVSU Tune Up with a height of 3.45m, which was just shy of her career-best mark of 3.47m…Outdoor: Competed in three meets… Placed second at the Jack Shaw Classic in the pole vault with a height of 3.20m, while also notching a career-best distance in the javelin throw with 20.45m, good for eighth place…Took sixth at the Ball State Challenge with a pole vault height of 3.25m…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Took part in the pentathlon at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, totaling 2762 points to place 13th...Took 14th in the long jump at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, notching a mark of 4.95 meters/ 16 feet 3-inches...Finished fourth in the pentathlon at the Eubanks Open, Jan. 15, totaling a career-best 2874 points, including an event win in the 800m...Opened her EMU career at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, participating in both the 60m hurdles and the high jump...Outdoor: Took part in four meets...Took 11th in the heptathlon at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, finishing with 3597 points... Notched a personal-best total of 3624 points in the heptathlon at the Drake Relays, April 27-30...Began the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, competing in the 100m hurdles, the long jump, and the high jump...High School: Coached by Dan Otten at Celina High School...Regularly ran as part of the 4x200m and the 4x400m relay teams...Holds high school bests of 7.80 in the 55m dash, 13.31 in the 100m dash, 27.31 in the 200m dash, and 56.82 in the 400m dash...Personal: Full Name: Rebekah Jean Carr...Daughter of Gary and Cynthia Carr...Has one brother, Adam, and one sister, Lizz...Major: Undecided.

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Jessica Harris

Junior

Slidell, La. - Slidell Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in five meets, including the MAC Championships where she took home bronze in the 60m dash with a time of 7.59, while also posting a season-best 200m performance with a time of 25.35…Placed first in the 60m dash at the GVSU Big Meet with a season-best time of 7.58…Took third place at the EMU Triangular with a 60m dash time of 7.65…Outdoor: Competed in six meets, including the MAC Championships where she took home gold in the 4x1, while posting career-best times in the 100 (11.60) and 200m (24.22, preliminary), ultimately earning fourth and fifth place in each event, respectively…Placed first in both the 4x1 and 100m at the Jack Shaw Classic, while also taking fourth in the 200m…Took second place in both the 4x1 and 100m at the Ball State Challenge…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Second Team All-MAC...MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year...Finished runner-up in the 60m dash at the MAC Championships, clocking in at 7.50 seconds in the finals...Qualified into the 60m finals at the conference championships after posting a personal-best time of 7.48 seconds at the prelims, which was also the ninth-best in program history...Posted a career-best 200m mark of 24.79 at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6...Opened the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, taking second in the 60m and third in the 200m...Totaled nine top-five finishes on the season...Outdoor: Took part in seven meets...First Team All-MAC...MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year...Helped the Eagles to a 4x100m relay victory at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, clocking in at 45.72...Also took part in the 100m and 200m dash at the conference championships, taking second in the 100m with a time of 11.67, which was the sixthbest in EMU history, and eighth in the 200m...Nabbed a career-best time of 24.28 in the 200m dash at the MAC Championships prelims... Took part in the 4x100m relay at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, with the team posting a mark of 45.69, which was the 10th-best in the EMU record books...Opened the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, running a leg of the 4x100 group that placed first, in addition to nabbing first in the 100m and fourth in the 200m...High School: Ran track at Slidell High School...Holds high school bests of 7.25 in the 55m dash, 7.66 in the 60m dash, 12.14 in the 100m dash, and 24.54 in the 200m dash...Personal: Full Name: Jessica Harris...Major: Undecided.

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Elisa Hendriksen

Junior

Howell, Mich. - Cosby Hurdles/Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a sophomore transfer from BYU…Indoor: Competed in five meets…Notched a career-best time in the 60H at the EMU Triangular…Also saw a career-long distance of 4.68m in the long jump at the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Outdoor: Competed in the Jack Shaw Classic, posting a career-best time of 18.35 in the 100H…High School: Competed as a Titan at Cosby High School...Earned four varsity letters...Member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll...Personal: Full Name: Elisa Hendriksen...Daughter of Roger and Michelle Hendriksen...Has four brothers, Brandon, Bryant, Brett, and Bryce...Major: Psychology.

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Sydney Meyers

Junior

Zionsville, Ind. - Zionsville Community Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in seven meets, including the MAC Championships where she took first place in the 3000m with a career-best time of 9:33.67, while also helping her DMR team take gold with a total time of 11:51.87…Also took first place in the 3000m at the Simmons-Harvey Invite with a time of 9:48.44…Placed first at the EMU Triangular in the mile, crossing the line in 4:47.59…Set a careerbest time in the mile at the Iowa State Classic, finishing in 4:46.69 and claiming ninth place…Participated in the 3000m at the Meyo Invitational…Took fifth in the mile at the GVSU Open with a time of 4:55.20…Outdoor: Competed in seven meets, including the NCAA Division I Preliminaries where she placed 37th…Competed in the MAC Championships, finishing fourth in the 1500m and sixth in the 5000m…Took first in the 5000m with a career-best time of 16:27.28 at the Mt. SAC Relays…Also notched a career-best 1500m time, 4:23.48, at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays, claiming seventh place…Took second place in the 1500m at the Jack Shaw Classic with a time of 4:41.71… Competed in the Jesse Owens Classic, placing fifth in the 1500m and 15th in the 800m…2015-16: Indoor: Ran in seven meets...First Team All-MAC...Ran a leg of the DMR at the MAC Championships, Feb. 2627, with the team clocking in at 11:31.11, which was the fourth-best in program history, to win the event...Took home the silver in the 800m at the GVSU Tune Up, Feb. 19, crossing the finish line in 2:14.94...Ran the mile at both the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, and the Iowa State Classic, Feb. 12-13, with her career-best time of 4:53.97 coming at the Iowa State Classic...Took 12th in the 800m at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, clocking in at 2:16.22...Finished third in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, posting a mark of 5:02.96...Made her Eagle debut at the Eubanks Open, Jan. 15, running the 3000m in 10:17.02...Outdoor: Competed in seven meets...Ran in the 1500m finals at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, ultimately taking seventh with a time of 4:32.44...Finished third in the 800m at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, clocking in at 2:13.16, which was a career-best...Posted a career-best time of 4:31.48 in the 1500m at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, finishing in 32nd...Opened the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, finishing second in the 1500m in 4:44.86...High School: A three year letterwinner in cross country, as well as indoor & outdoor track...Attended Zionsville Community High School...Set the 5,000-meter record at her high school with a time of 18:24.5...Named cross country sectional champion twice...Earned All-Conference and All-State honors...Personal: Full Name: Sydney Isabel Meyers...Daughter of Jeff and Jill Meyers...Has two brothers, Josh and Sam, and one sister, Becca...Major: Marketing.

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Ayanna O’Neal

Junior

Cincinnati, Ohio - Withrow Hurdles

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Did not compete…Outdoor: Did not compete…2015-16: Indoor: Ran in eight meets...Competed in the 60m hurdles at the GVSU Tune Up, Feb. 19, clocking in at 9.24 to take 13th...Won both the 60m dash and the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, posting times of 8.02, which was a personal-best, and 8.84...Nabbed seventh in the 60m hurdles finals at the Eubanks Open, Jan. 15, crossing the finish line in 9.02...Took home first in the 60m hurdles at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, with a career-best time of 8.70...Outdoor: Competed in eight meets...Ran in the 100m hurdles at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, taking fifth in the finals with a mark of 14.08, which was a career-best...Took home the bronze in the 100m hurdles at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, clocking in at 14.31, while also taking third at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, in 14.15...Opened the outdoor season at the Bronco Classic, April 1, finishing third in the 100m hurdles and fifth in the 400m hurdles...High School: Ran track at Withrow High School...Held high schools bests of 8.09 in the 60m dash, 8.88 in the 60m hurdles, 13.91 in the 100m hurdles, and 43.94 in the 300m hurdles...Personal: Full Name: Ayanna O’Neal...Major: Undecided.

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Jocelyn Sharpe

Junior

Westerville, Ohio - Westerville North Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets…Helped her 4x4 team place first at the GVSU Open with a total time of 3:58.37…Also ran a leg of the 4x4 at the GVSU Holiday Open, assisting her squad to a second-place finish… Posted a career-best 400m time of 58.53 at the GVSU Tune Up, claiming fifth place…Placed third in the 400m at the EMU Triangular with a time of 59.27…Outdoor: Participated in four meets…Placed sixth in the 400m at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays with a season-best time of 58.59…Helped the 4x4 team earn fifth and sixth place at the Jack Shaw Classic and Ball State Challenge, respectively…2015-16: Indoor: Competed in two meets...Ran in the 400m dash at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, clocking in at 1:01.99...Made her EMU debut at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, taking second in the 400m with a career-best time of 1:01.72...Outdoor: Took part in three meets...Closed her outdoor season at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, taking fifth in the 400m with a time of 59.82...Competed in a trio of events at the Bronco Classic, April 1, taking part in the 400m, the hammer throw, and the shot put...High School: An eight-time letterwinner with the Warriors...Held a 56.7 in the 400m during her senior year... Took seventh-place at the State Championship in the 4x800m in 2012...Named OCC Champion in the 400m for 2014-15, as well as the District Champ in the 400m...Personal: Full Name: Jocelyn Alexis Sharpe...Daughter of Shad Marik and Jennifer Marik...Major: Business.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

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Aleah Bailey

Sohpomore

Castalia, Ohio - Margaretta Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in four meets as a freshman… Notched a career-high 1.60m in the high jump to take sixth place at the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Outdoor: Did not compete…Took first place in the GVSU...High School: Competed as a Polar Bear at Margaretta High School…Four-year letterwinner…State qualifier two separate years… Holds a personal-best high jump mark of 5 feet 6-inches…Member of the National Honor Society and the Honor Roll…Personal: Full Name: Aleah Catherine Bailey…Daughter of Dennis and Christine Bailey…Has three brothers, Dylan, Logan, and Tyson…Major: Interior design.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

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Kristine Bourg

Sophomore

Shorewood, Ill. - Joliet West Pole Vault/Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets as a freshman in both pole vault and the 60m dash…Notched a career high 7.99 in the 60m at the GVSU Holiday Open, which was good for 13th…Took ninth place at the EMU Triangular in the pole vault with a height of 3.35m… Outdoor: Competed in five meets in the javelin…Took first place in her first career meet, the Jack Shaw Classic, with a javelin throw distance of 35.68m…Placed second in the Ball State Challenge with a throw of 36.82m…Nabbed third place at the 51st Annual Hillsdale “GINA” Relays, posting a career-best 36.99m…High School: Competed as a Tiger at Joliet West High School…Received the IHSA House of Representatives Award…As a senior, named All-Conference…Threetime indoor state qualifier…Holds personal-best marks of 7.7 in the 60m, 12.1 in the 100m, 25.4 in the 200m, 11 feet 3-inches in the pole vault, and 18 feet 2-inches in the long jump…Personal: Full Name: Kristine Marie Bourg…Daughter of Karl and Karen Bourg…Has one sister, Katie…Major: Exercise Science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

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Kaitlyn Culler

Sophomore

Fremont, Ind. - Fremont Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Did not compete…Outdoor: Did not compete…High School: Competed as an Eagle at Fremont High School…Four-year letterwinner…Winner of the Max L. Mitchell Sportsmanship Award…All-Conference honoree in both track and cross country as a senior…Semi-state qualifier in cross country…Member of the National Honor Society and Student Council…Personal: Full Name: Kaitlyn Rianna Culler…Daughter of Kem and Karin Culler…Has one brother, Keigan…Major: Nursing.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

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Micah Johnston

Sophomore

Toledo, Ohio / Toledo Christian Sprints EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets as a freshman, including the MAC Championships where she took home silver in the 400m with a time of 55.44…Took first place in both the 400m and the 4x4 at the EMU Triangular…Placed second in the 200m and 400m at the GVSU Open…Also helped team place second in the 4x4 at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, while ranking fourth in the 400m…Outdoor: Competed in five meets, including the MAC Championships where she helped the 4x4 team take silver with a total time of 3:42.11, while also placing eighth in the 400m with a season-best time of 55.62…Finished in first place at the Ball State Challenge in the 4x4, as well as second in the 400m…Also helped 4x4 squad place sixth at the Tennessee Relays with a time of 3:45.25…Personal: Full Name: Micah Johnston... Daughter of Michael Johnston, and Cecile Avery...Major: Undecided.

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Brittni Mason

Sophomore

Richmond Heights, Ohio - West Geauga Sprints EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman...Indoor: Participated in seven meets as a freshman, including the MAC Championships where she placed fifth in the 60m dash, posting her career-best 7.53 in the preliminaries…Placed second in the 60m dash in the Simmons-Harvey Invite while also placing third, fourth, and fifth, in the GVSU Open, EMU Triangular, and GVSU Holiday Open, respectively…Also placed second in the 200m in the Simmons-Harvey Invite and third in both the GVSU Holiday Open and the GVSU Open, while notching a season-best time of 25.29 at the GVSU Big Meet Invite…Outdoor: Competed in six meets, including the MAC Championship where she earned gold in the 4x1…Also took first in the 4x1 at the Jack Shaw Classic, as well as second in the Ball State Challenge… Placed second in the 100m in the Jack Shaw Classic and notched a careerbest 12.03 in the event in the Tennessee Relays, placing 15th…Captured third place in the 200m at the Jack Shaw Classic while nabbing a career-best 25.19 at the Ball State Challenge, taking 12th place…High School: Competed as a Wolverine at West Geauga High School…District, regional, and conference champion in the 100m and 200m as a senior…District record holder in the 100m and 200m…All-Ohio First Team honoree…State champion and record holder in the 60m indoor dash…As a junior, took second at the indoor state championships in the 60m and 200m, as well as won the 100m and 200m dash at the conference championships…Holds personal bests of 7.56 in the 60m, 11.9 in the 100m, and 24.6 in the 200m…Member of the National Honors Society and the Honor Roll…Personal: Full Name: Brittni Joi Monae Mason…Daughter of Richard and Cherree Mason…Major: Exercise science.

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Catherine Mittiga

Sophomore

South Bend, Ind. - John Adams Jumps EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman…Indoor: Participated in five meets as a freshman…Placed sixth in the long jump at the EMU Triangular with a season-best distance of 5.00m…Opened her career with a seventh-place finish in the 4x4 and ninth-place finish in the 200m at the GVSU Holiday Open…Competed in the Simmons-Harvey Invite, notching a time of 8.12 in the 60m and a distance of 4.84m in the long jump, placing 13th and 14th, respectively…Outdoor: Competed in two meets…Set a career-best 100m time of 13:03 at the Ball State Challenge…High School: Competed as an Eagle at John Adams High School…Took third in the 4x200m relay and fifth in the 4x400m relay at the indoor state championships as a senior…Qualified to the outdoor state championships in the 4x100m relay and the 4x400m relay, also placing seventh in the long jump…Broke a 25year old school record in the long jump with a mark of 18 feet 2-inches… Team captain and Team MVP as a senior…Indoor state champion in the 4x200 and 4x400m relay as a junior…Broke a school record in the 4x100m relay, as well as the 4x200m relay, at the outdoor state championships as a junior… Personal: Full Name: Catherine Josephine Mittiga…Daughter of Tony and Annamaria Mittiga…Has one brother, Joseph…Major: Exercise science.

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Gabrielle Peck

Sophomore

Ann Arbor, Mich. - Skyline Mid-Distance EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman…Indoor: Competed in two meets as a freshman…Placed eighth in the 800m at the GVSU Holiday Open with a time of 2:30.10…Notched an 800m time of 2:32.74 at the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Outdoor: Participated in two meets… Helped the 4x4 team place fifth at the Jack Shaw Classic with a total time of 4:14.79…Competed in the 800m at the Ball State Challenge, marking a time of 2:33.00…High School: Competed as an Eagle at Skyline High School… Four-year letterwinner… MHSSA State Qualifier in the 4x400m…Team finished second in the region as a senior...Named team captain for both cross country and track, in addition to track MVP…Honor athete honoree for all four years of high school…Holds personal bests of 59 seconds in the 400m, 2:19 in the 800m, and 5:33 in the 1600m …Member of the National Honors Society…Personal: Full Name: Gabrielle Lara Peck…Daughter of Brett and Melanie Peck, both of whom attended EMU…Has two brothers, Garrett and Everett, and two sisters, Lillian and Meredith…Major: Art education.

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SOPHOMORES

Gianna Salzbrunn

Sophomore

North Aurora, Ill. - Montini Catholic Multis

EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman… Indoor: Competed in two meets as a freshman…Placed eighth in the 800m at the GVSU Holiday Open with a time of 2:30.10…Notched an 800m time of 2:32.74 at the Simmons-Harvey Invite…Outdoor: Participated in two meets…Helped the 4x4 team place fifth at the Jack Shaw Classic with a total time of 4:14.79…Competed in the 800m at the Ball State Challenge, marking a time of 2:33.00…High School: Competed as a Bronco at Montini Catholic High School… Holds 14 school records at Montini…Finished seventh in the long jump and eighth in the 60m hurdles at the indoor state championships…Named All-State and holds the 300m hurdles school record… Conference champion in the 300m hurdles as a junior…Anchored the winning 4x800m relay team at both the indoor and outdoor state championships as a junior…Named Team MVP for track…Set the conference record in the 300m hurdles as a sophomore…Holds personalbest marks of 7.89 in the 55m, 8.09 in the 60m, 12.82 in the 100m, 27.29 in the 200m, 2:20 in the 800m, 9.62 in the 60m hurdles, 15.57 in the 100m hurdles, 45.20 in the 300m hurdles, and 17 feet 11.5-inches in the long jump…Member of the National Honors Society and winner of the IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award…High Honor Roll honoree…Personal: Full Name: Gianna Elizabeth Salzbrunn…Daughter of Jeff and Gerianne Salzbrunn…Has one brother, Jeffrey…Major: Sports management.

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD SOPHOMORES

Abbigail Stemple

Sophomore

Mason, Ohio - William Mason Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman… Indoor: Competed in four meets as a freshman…Posted a career-best 3000m time of 11:02.61 at the GVSU Open, claiming 12th place… Outdoor: Participated in three meets…Notched a season-best 3000m time of 11:08.68 at the Jack Shaw Classic, finishing fifth…High School: Competed as a Comet at William Mason High School…Named track and cross country team captain as a senior…Earned the Comet Award as a junior and senior…Ran a leg of the conference championship winning 4x800m relay…Named to the Principal’s List…Personal: Full Name: Abbigail Louise Stemple…Daughter of Scott and Kris Stemple…Has three sisters, Megan, Katie, and Betsy…Major: Secondary education.

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Kathryn Chevoor

Freshman

Northville, Mich. / Northville Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Was a four-year letterwinner in cross country and three-year letterwinner in track at Northville High School…As a senior, Chevoor set a personal record in the 5K with a time of 19:36.6 and earned all-conference honors while winning the conference and divisional championships… Captured conference, divisional, and regional championships in junior, sophomore, and freshman year…Garnered state championship as a freshman…Personal: Full Name: Kathryn Chevoor… Daughter of Victoria and Charles Chevoor…Has two brothers, Alex and Matt, and one sister, Jennifer…Major: Undecided.

Kadian Clarke

Kingston, Jamaica Throws

EMU: 2017-18: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman…

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Freshman

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Tarynn Cullings

Freshman

Medina, Ohio / Medina Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Was a four-year letterwinner at Medina High School where she set a new school record in the 3200m, 4x1600, and Distance Medley Relay…Earned all-gazette honors in 2016 and 2017…In 2015-16 she earned all-state honors as well as a coach’s award and the outstanding runner award on her team…Helped team earn the conference championship in 2016…Personal: Full Name: Tarynn Whitton Cullings…Daughter of Sonja and Gregg Cullings…Has two sisters, Madelynn and Brynn…Major: Business.

Madison Distelrath

Freshman

Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Earned eight total letters in cross country and track at Homestead High School…Throughout her high school campaign, she broke her own school record for a sophomore in the 5K, while also finishing in the highest place at the IHSAA cross country state meet in her school’s history…Was a four-time cross country and three-time state meet qualifier…In 2017, Distelrath was named to the Midwest All-Star Track team as she was a 1600m sectional champion and placed 11th in the event at state qualifiers…In 2016 she earned a spot on the Mideast All-Star cross country team as she garnered all-state honors by individually placing ninth and helping her team take 3rd at the IHSAA State Meet…Earned second team all-conference honors in both 2013 and 2014…As a freshman she earned first team all-conference honors, was a regional champion in the 1600m and placed 25th in the event at the state qualifiers…Outside of school, Distelrath, earned 5th and 1st place as an individual and team at the AAU Nationals in 2016, respectively, and took 11th and 2nd place as an individual and team at the USATF Nationals in 2014, respectively…Personal: Full Name: Madison Marie Distelrath…Daughter of Amanda and Matthew Distelrath…Has one brother, Ty Barth, and one sister, Marissa McGinnis…Major: Exercise Science. Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Keypathwa Gibson

Freshman

Toledo, Ohio / Roy C. Start Sprints

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Roy C. Start High School where she was a four-year letterwinner and a two-time team captain…Named first team all-city in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons… Garnered MVP honors in the City League Meet and Patrick Henry Invite, as well as team MVP honors as a junior and freshman…Broke her own school record twice in the 4x400m…Earned academic all-city honors as well as the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship award in 2017…Also earned a letter in tennis...Personal: Full Name: KeyPathwa Aalijah Gibson… Daughter of Charles and Cynthia Gibson…Has one one brother, Charles Gibson IV...Major: Business and Marketing.

Jaycie Harris

Freshman

Lambertville, Mich. Throws

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Earned seven total letters attending Bedford High School…Was a track & field state semifinalist in her senior and sophomore years…In her junior year was a regional finalist…Was a state semifinalist in volleyball her senior, sophomore, and freshman seasons, as well as an all-region honoree by monroenews.com in her senior year…Helped volleyball team reach district finals her junior year…Personal: Full Name: Jaycie Paige Harris…Daughter of Phil, a former EMU football player, and Karen Harris, a former basketball student-athlete for the University of Toledo…Has three brothers, Jordan, Jeremy, and Jackie…Major: Nursing. 52

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Savanah Luthman

Freshman

New Bremen, Ohio / Minster Throws

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Earned six total letters attending Minster High School…Qualified for states in shot put in all four years, while being named to the state runner-up team in shot put her senior, junior, and sophomore seasons…Also qualified for states in discus her senior year…Earned First Team All-Midwest Athletic Conference in shot put her senior, junior, and freshman years…Was ranked seventh in the state for shot put her junior year…Personal: Full Name: Savanah Grace Luthman…Daughter of Randy, former track & field student-athlete at Bluffton University, and Amy Luthman…Has one brother, Fletcher, and two sisters, Marissa and Margo...Major: Undecided.

Kayla Mayer

Freshman

Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Earned seven total letters attending Hilliard Darby High School…Was a state qualifier in cross country in her senior campaign…Earned all-conference, district, and regional honors…Named to First Team OCC…Personal: Full Name: Kayla Rose Mayer…Daughter of Keri and Keith Mayer…Has two sisters, Carly and Chelsea … Major: Therapeutic Recreation.

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2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Michaela Nelms

Freshman

Rocky Mount, N.C. / Nash Central Sprints

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Nashville Central High School where she was a two-year letterwinner…Named Track Athlete of the Year in both 2016 and 2017 while earning all-conference and MVP honors in 2017…Won the indoor state championship in the 300m, 4x2, and 4x4, as well as the outdoor state championship in the 400m and 4x4 in 2017…Set the school record in the 4x1, 4x2, 4x4, 300m, and 400m…Also earned four letters in Basketball where she was a three-time conference champion, USJN All-Star, MVP, and all-district honoree... Academic honors in 2016 and 2017 with Honor Roll...Personal: Full Name: Michaela Kinsey Nelms… Daughter of Christina Nelms…Has one sister, Christianna...Major: Biology.

Kiara Randolph

Gahanna, Ohio / Gahanna East Jumps

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Freshman

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Graysen Simmons

Freshman

Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne Pole Vault

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Wayne High School where she was a four-year letterwinner in track & field…Won a conference and district championship and earned first and second team all-conference honors as a Warrior…Set the school record in both indoor and outdoor pole vault with 12’6” and 12’7” marks, respectively, as well as a new GWOC Conference Meet record at 12 feet…Also earned three letters cheerleading...Personal: Full Name: Graysen Sue Simmons…Daughter of Jason Simmons and Robert & Colleen Mullins…Has two brothers, Hunter and Austin, and a sister, Aubrey...Major: Media studies and journalism.

Ashleigh Simonis

Freshman

Cape Town, South Africa / Milnerton Distance

EMU: 2017: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Milnerton High School in Cape Town, South Africa, where she was a junior women’s national champion in the 10K and a national runner-up in the 3000m and 5000m, as well as a state champion in the 3000m, 5000m, 10K, and 6K… Personal: Full Name: Ashleigh Paige Simonis…Daughter of Laura and Alexander Simonis…Has one sister, Claire…Major: Exercise Science.

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Crystal Washington

Freshman

Los Angeles, Calif. / Carson Jumps

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Carson High School where she was a fouryear letterwinner…Won a state title as well as four city championships during her time as a Colt…Set a Nike Redondo Championship record in the triple jump…Personal: Full Name: Crystal E’lexus Washington…Daughter of Troy and Fallon Washington…Has two brothers, Troy and Rasheed, as well as two sisters, Diamond Washington and Amber Whitmore...Major: Nursing.

Emily Westers

Freshman

Hastings, Mich. / Hastings Jumps

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High school: Attended Hastings High School where she earned nine total letters over three sports… Qualified for the state championship in all four years of high school, placing second and third in the high jump in her senior and junior year, respectively…Was conference champion in the high jump and also earned Team MVP honors in senior and junior year…Took third place in the high jump at the New Balance Outdoor National Emerging Elite competition… Broke her school’s high jump record three times… Also participated in cross country and basketball...Personal: Full Name: Emily Jane Westers…Daughter of Rick and Pennie Westers…Has one brother, Jake...Major: Exercise science. 56

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

2017-18 TRACK & FIELD FRESHMEN

Autumn Wright

Freshman

Los Angeles, Calif. / Carson Sprints

EMU: 2017-18: Joined the Eagles prior to the season as a freshman…

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THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 69th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only ten football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neutral site post season events – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon, Ohio). In addition, the SPIRE Academy (Geneva, Ohio) will also serve as the site for the 2015 MAC men’s swimming & diving championship. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC will serve as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional and was recently awarded the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as both events will take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The MAC has also hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under his direction. In 2013, the MAC had five programs receive football bowl invitations: Bowling Green (Little Caesars Pizza Bowl), Northern Illinois (San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl), Ball State (GoDaddy Bowl), Buffalo (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) and Ohio (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg). The MAC had three programs with 10 or more wins (Northern Illinois 12-2; Ball State 10-3; Bowling Green 10-4) which tied for third among FBS conferences (ACC, Big 12 and Conference USA), trailing only the SEC and Pac-12. Last December Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student-athlete. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Mack’s selection was the highest ever for the Buffalo program and the second-highest ever selection for a MAC student-athlete. This marked the second consecutive year for the MAC to have its two highest ever selections in the NFL Draft. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, Miami Beach, Fla., and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (20142019). The creation of the Boca Raton, Bahamas and Miami Beach Bowls is the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. The Boca Raton Bowl will be owned and operated by ESPN and will be played at FAU Stadium, an open air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Bahamas Bowl will be played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Miami Beach Bowl will be played at Marlins Park. The Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is owned and operated by ESPN and will be played in the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000 seat stadium. The MAC is also a partner with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl as a primary partner in 2017 and 2019, and a secondary partner in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 bowl seasons. The MAC will play the Mountain West in both the 2017 and 2019 bowl seasons, played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Starting in the 2014 season, the MAC will have a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the GoDaddy Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC is in the sixth year of its eight-year rights agreement (through 2016-2017 academic years) for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal is the most extensive in the history of the conference. The agreement calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship Game and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the No. 1 seed Western Michigan win its first MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament since 2004. The MAC had five programs invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Western Michigan; NIT-Toledo; CIT-Akron, Eastern Michigan and Ohio). Eastern Michigan advanced to the CIT Second Round, while Ohio advanced to the CIT Quarterfinals. Buffalo senior forward Javon McCrea was named Associated Press All-American Honorable Mention. During the 2013-14 academic year, the University of Akron men’s soccer team won its tenth MAC championship and sixth in the last seven years. The Zips defeated Indiana in the 2013 NCAA first round before falling to Marquette, which snapped a string of five consecutive NCAA Round of 16 appearances. Akron witnessed senior Aodhan Quinn selected as one of 15 semifinalists for the prestigious Hermann Trophy. MAC affiliate member West Virginia had junior Andy Bevin named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team. The MAC had two student-athletes selected in the first round of the 2013 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft – No. 3 overall Akron goalkeeper David Meyes (Portland Timbers) and No. 12 overall West Virginia defender Eric Schoenle (Philadelphia Union). In wrestling, the MAC welcomed Missouri, Northern Iowa and Old Dominion as affiliate members over the last two seasons. Missouri won the 2014 conference tournament title for the second consecutive year. True freshman J’Den Cox of Missouri won the 197 lb. national championship to become the ninth MAC wrestler to win a national championship. A MAC record 43 wrestlers competed at the NCAA Wrestling Championships and the MAC witnessed nine wrestlers named All-American – Joe Roth, Central Michigan (7th place at 133); Ian Miller, Kent State (4th place at 141); J’Den Cox, Missouri (1st place at 197); Drake Houdashelt, Missouri (5th place at 149); Dylan

Peters, Northern Iowa (6th place at 125); Joe Colon, Northern Iowa (3rd place at 133); Joey Lazor, Northern Iowa (6th place at 141); Jeremy Johnson, Ohio (7th place at 285) and Jack Dechow, Old Dominion (4th place at 184). In men’s cross country, Eastern Michigan claimed its 18th conference championship, while Missouri State won its first ever swimming & diving championship as an affiliate member. In men’s tennis, Ball State won its second MAC title in four years. Akron won its third MAC indoor track and field title in the last four years. Akron sophomore Shawn Barber became the school’s first male individual national champion by winning the pole vault. In men’s outdoor track and field, Eastern Michigan won its 22nd conference title in program history and junior Donald Scott garnered First Team All-American honors in the triple jump after taking sixth in the nation. Kent State’s Matthias Tayala became the second MAC track and field student-athlete crowned a national champion this year in the hammer throw during the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The 2014 track and field season was a historic one for the MAC with three national champions across men’s and women’s athletics. Akron’s Shawn Barber was the 2014 NCAA indoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 5.75m, Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m, while Kent State’s Matthias Tayala was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field hammer throw champion with a distance of 73.57m. Kent State won the program’s sixth consecutive and 20th overall conference title in men’s golf and received its 27th NCAA appearance. Kent State senior Taylor Pendrith became just the second player in program history to represent Kent State in the NCAA finals in each of his four seasons, including this year at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kent State won its 11th MAC baseball tournament as the No. 3 seed and has won either the regular season or tournament title in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Earlier this summer the MAC witnessed 15 student-athletes selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft led by Central Michigan starting pitcher Jordan Foley, who became the Chippewas highest draft pick in more than a decade when he was selected in the fifth round by the New York Yankees. Also, Ball State senior outfielder Sean Godfrey (drafted by Atlanta) and Miami senior pitcher Seth Varner (drafted by Cincinnati) were named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Akron won its first ever MAC tournament championship and a program record 23 wins during the 2013-14 season. A total of five MAC programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAAAkron; WNIT-Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan; WBI-Eastern Michigan). Bowling Green defeated High Point, St. Bonaventure and Michigan in the WNIT before falling to Rutgers in the WNIT Quarterfinals. In women’s soccer, Western Michigan earned the program’s first MAC title in ten years and went on to defeat No. 8 Marquette, 1-0, in the NCAA College Cup First-Round before falling to Notre Dame. In volleyball, Ohio claimed its eighth MAC title and fell to Michigan State in the NCAA First Round. Ohio’s Abby Gilleland and Kelly Lamberti, along with Toledo’s Lauren Rafdal, were named Division I All-American Honorable Mention. In women’s cross country, Miami claimed the MAC title for the third time in program history, while Ohio’s Juli Accurso won her second consecutive Great Lakes Regional and earned All-America honors at NCAA Regionals. In field hockey, Miami won the program’s second consecutive conference title, while the RedHawks program won the conference championship in women’s tennis for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last six years. Akron won its first ever MAC swimming & diving championship, while Central Michigan won its fifth consecutive MAC tournament title in gymnastics. In women’s indoor track and field, Kent State won its fourth conference title in the last five years, while the Golden Flashes won the women’s outdoor track and field championship for the fourth consecutive year. Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m. In women’s golf, Kent State won its 16th consecutive conference championship. Kent State freshman Wad Phaewchimplee became the second Golden Flash in history to win a NCAA Regional and was named All-American Honorable Mention by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). In softball, the Ohio Bobcats won their first-ever conference tournament championship and advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1995. Ball State softball senior left fielder Jennifer Gilbert was named to the 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NCAA Division I All-America Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics. History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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2017 MAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Final Standings 1. Akron 2. Eastern Michigan 3. Kent State 4. Bowling Green 5. Buffalo 5. Northern Illinois 7. Western Michigan 7. Central Michigan 9. Ball State 9. Miami (Ohio) 11. Toledo 12. Ohio

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60m 1 Daniella Johnson Akron 7.48 2 Daziah Green SR Akron 7.54 3 Madison Meredith FR WMU 7.61 4 Dorresha Green JR BGSU 7.62 5 Brittni Mason FR EMU 7.64 6 Naiomi Dulaney SR WMU 7.68 7 Bryeana Byrdsong FR Ball State 7.71 -- Jessica Harris SO EMU DQ 60m Hurdles 1 Jazmin Smith SO Ball State 8.43 2 Dara Perry SO Akron 8.45 3 Jasmine Harris FR Ball State 8.51 4 Christine Lyttle SR Buffalo 8.55 5 Lindsey Hufnagel SR WMU 8.60 6 Jourdan Doffeny SR NIU 8.62 7 Selina Von Jackowski SO Buffalo 8.63 8 Alexus Jimson-Miller SR Miami 8.81 200m 1 Jasmine Jones JR EMU 24.31 2 Daziah Green SR Akron 24.60 3 Sarita Dotson SR WMU 24.66 4 Bryeana Byrdsong FR Ball State 24.93 5 Nadia Williams FR CMU 24.96 6 Kedisha Dallas JR NIU 24.99 7 Jorian Ordway SR Kent State 25.17 8 Naiomi Dulaney SR WMU 27.10

7 Joan Jepkirui JR Toledo 8 Caroline Lambert JR Toledo 9 Hope Schmelzle SR NIU 10 Kelly Schubert SR CMU 11 Carly Davis FR Miami (Ohio) 12 Rachel Walny SO BGSU 13 Morgan Mahoney JR Buffalo 14 Hanne Christensen JR WMU 15 Vivian Overbeck FR NIU 16 Athena Welsh FR Toledo 17 Hannah Davis JR CMU 18 Sylvia Russell FR Buffalo 19 Ericka Hibser SO NIU

9:45.66 9:46.73 9:48.81 9:51.97 9:53.79 10:00.04 10:01.79 10:02.62 10:05.74 10:06.80 10:07.73 10:12.23 10:26.17

5000m 1 Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 16:49.39 2 Joan Jepkirui JR Toledo 16:52.52 3 Jordann McDermitt JR EMU 17:01.20 4 Caroline Lambert JR Toledo 17:04.99 5 Maria Scavuzzo JR Miami (Ohio) 17:09.98 6 Rachel Walny SO BGSU 17:14.22 7 Allie Knoll SO EMU 17:22.72 8 Hanne Christensen JR WMU 17:23.51 9 Carly Davis FR Miami (Ohio) 17:27.23 10 Rebecca Schott JR BGSU 17:33.93 11 Alyssa Atkinson SO Ohio 17:43.46 12 Charlotte Molloy SO Buffalo 17:45.80 13 Rachel Slingluff SR Kent State 17:46.98 14 Meagan Hopkins JR Buffalo 17:49.13 15 Christina Seas JR Ohio 17:54.48 16 Stephanie Barlow JR Toledo 18:00.26 17 Ellen Isaac JR Ohio 18:01.90 18 Ericka Hibser SO NIU 18:08.73 19 Sarah Starrett JR Miami (Ohio) 18:13.98 20 Rebecca Rae SR BGSU 18:37.21

4x400m Relay 1 Western Michigan 3:46.04 (Dotson, Hufnagel, Bolden, Meredith) 2 Northern Illinois 3:46.65 (Hoerr, Peer, Franks, Dallas) 3 Miami (Ohio) 3:47.34 (Kountouri, Hooker, Rice, Bechtel) 4 Kent State 3:47.40 (Ordway, Gaus, Burnett, Williams) 5 Akron 3:47.95 (Green, Chatman, Siefring, Lack) 400m 6 Toledo 3:48.29 1 Samantha Cuneo SO CMU 55.02 (Hill, Khabina, Collins, Da Silva) 2 Micah Johnston FR EMU 55.44 7 Central Michigan 3:49.43 3 Jasmine Jones JR EMU 55.50 (Walton, Cuneo, Ross, Bundy) 4 Olivia Bechtel FR Miami 55.77 8 Ball State 3:49.96 5 Tyler Williams JR Kent State 55.92 (Jones, Ashba, Byrdsong, Sims) 6 Taylor Rambo SR BGSU 56.12 9 Buffalo 3:50.94 7 Cheyenne Hoerr SR NIU 56.20 (Jackowski, March, Tupta, Villarini) 8 Lindsey Hufnagel SR WMU 56.43 10 Bowling Green 3:51.68 9 Jaclyn Siefring JR Akron 57.02 (Brown, Rambo, Tidmore, Edwards) 11 Ohio 4:05.00 800m (Deering, Logan, Milton, Handel) 1 Natalie Cizmas JR EMU 2:10.16 -- Eastern Michigan DQ 2 Mackenzie Andrews SO Akron 2:11.56 (Johnston, Cizmas, James, Jones) 3 Rebekah Branham JR EMU 2:11.59 4 Kelsey Ross SR CMU 2:11.89 DMR 5 Hope Schmelzle SR NIU 2:12.46 1 Eastern Michigan 11:39.65 6 Petronela Simiuc SO Toledo 2:12.85 Meyers, James, Mesa, Cizmas 7 Sarah Anderson SO WMU 2:13.37 2 Akron 11:42.83 8 Amelia Milton SR Ohio 2:13.62 Snipes, Lack, Gordon, Andrews 3 Central Michigan 11:44.77 O’Neil, Walton, Bundy, Schubert Mile 4 Ball State 11:51.32 1 Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 4:49.23 Kneadler, Sims, Cummings, Talhelm 2 Natalie Cizmas JR EMU 4:50.01 5 Buffalo 11:58.71 3 Hope Schmelzle SR NIU 4:50.69 Basla, Tupta, March, Mahoney 4 Jordann McDermitt JR EMU 4:51.35 6 Kent State 12:00.25 5 Mackenzie Andrews SO Akron 4:51.37 Pack, Williams, Gaus, Davis 6 Ali Olson SR NIU 4:52.13 7 Toledo 12:04.92 7 Sarah Anderson SO WMU 4:54.04 Chinn, Da Silva, Wyrick, Warsecke 8 Megan O’Neil JR CMU 4:55.28 8 Northern Illinois 12:09.49 9 Athena Welsh FR Toledo 4:58.54 Pederson, Isom, Mack, Overbeck 10 Swann Phelippeau FR KSU 5:02.17 9 Western Michigan 12:13.06 11 Rachel Durbin JR BGSU 5:03.64 Littlefield, Ruffin, Blowers, Wagh 10 Bowling Green 12:13.87 3000m Durbin, Holahan, Stute, Johnson SR 1 Sydney Meyers SO EMU 9:33.67 11 Miami (Ohio) 12:18.04 2 Jordann McDermitt JR EMU 9:33.72 Klonne, Hooker, Szivan, Vovk 3 Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 9:35.81 12 Ohio 12:28.18 4 Maria Scavuzzo JR Miami 9:39.73 Miller, Handel, Sury, Woosley 5 Stephanie Ward FR Buffalo 9:40.88 6 Alyssa Atkinson SO Ohio 9:43.18

Pole Vault 1 Samantha Tollerud JR Kent State 4.17m 2 Lucy Bryan FR Akron J4.17m 3 Janina Pollatz SR EMU 3.97m 4 Rebecca Szabo SR Akron J3.97m 5 Maria Horrigan FR Kent State J3.97m 6 Natalie Uy SR EMU J3.97m 7 Rebekah Petty JR CMU 3.82m 8 Rebecca Pietsch SR Akron J3.82m 9 Alexandra Thompson FR Kent State J3.82m High Jump 1 Nikki Manson SR Akron 1.81m 2 Regan Lewis SO Ball State J1.81m 3 Madeline Pacella SR Toledo 1.73m 4 Daijia Mills SO Akron J1.73mr 5 Chennel Palmer JR NIU 1.68m 6 Emma Siuciak SR Buffalo J1.68m 7 Lauren Pannell SR Kent State J1.68m 8 Taylor Smith SR Ohio J1.68m 9 Calli Stemple SO Central Michigan J1.68m 10 Talia Falco SO Kent State J1.68m 11 Martine Bye JR Buffalo 1.63m 11 Raven Porter SR Bowling Green 1.63m Long Jump 1 Daniella Johnson SR Akron 6.22m 2 Jaclyn Siefring JR Akron 6.06m 3 Dace Dreimane JR EMU 5.91m 4 Cayla Carey JR Kent State 5.90m 5 Ariadna Ramos Gandia SR Akron J5.90m 6 Selina Von Jackowski SO Buffalo 5.89m 7 Mikayla Pearce SR Buffalo J5.89m 8 Gabby Collins FR WMU 5.88m 9 Nadia Williams FR CMU 5.79m 10 Olivia Mayfield SR Ohio 5.78m 11 BeJai Fray JR Bowling Green 5.75m 12 Madison Pierce SO Toledo 5.72m 13 Diana Holsey SO WMU 5.71m 14 Raven Porter SR Bowling Green 5.66m 15 Olivia Bechtel FR Miami (Ohio) 5.58m 16 Kailyn Arcury SR Buffalo 5.49m 17 Micayla Collins JR NIU 5.47m 18 Ayiana Gaines JR WMU 5.43m 19 Mikaela Grant FR CMU 5.36m 20 Ja’la Taylor FR CMU 5.05m Triple Jump 1 Ariadna Ramos Gandia SR Akron 2 Weronika Gaudyn SR Akron 3 Tyshai Freeman SR Toledo 4 Dace Dreimane JR EMU 5 Britni Phillips JR Kent State 6 Crystal Henderson SO Buffalo 7 Ja’la Taylor FR CMU 8 Gabby Collins FR WMU 9 Kyla Paster JR BGSU 10 Jehvania Whyte SO NIU 11 Talia Falco SO Kent State 12 Tanea Cousins FR Akron 13 Diajah Ruffin SR WMU 14 Chennel Palmer JR NIU 15 Hannah Falcione FR Miami 16 Kyra Harrison SO CMU 17 Deja Martin SO Toledo 18 Keilah Causey FR Ohio -- Jade McKnight SR WMU -- Micayla Collins JR NIU

12.78m 12.48m 12.41m 12.33m 12.21m 12.00m 11.77m 11.73m 11.69m 11.60m 11.59m 11.51m 11.43m 11.38m 11.32m 11.06m 10.51m 9.90m FOUL FOUL

Shot Put 1 Danniel Thomas SR Kent State 18.08m 2 Amelia Strickler SR Miami (Ohio) 17.03m 3 Aliyah Gustafson JR BGSU 16.33m 4 Makenzie Wheat SR BGSU 16.01m 5 Arionna Darling SR Miami (Ohio) 15.90m 6 Jordan Porter JR Ohio 15.18m 7 Abigale Wilson SO Akron 14.72m 8 Katie Walter SO Miami (Ohio) J14.72m 9 Megan Patterson SR Buffalo 14.58m 10 Elizabeth Iversen JR BGSU 14.18m 11 Rebecca Leppelmeier SR Kent State 14.00m 12 Joanna Hallisy JR Buffalo 13.99m 13 Ada Nicholson-Burley SR Kent State 13.72m 14 Katie Dewey SO Toledo 13.54m 15 Olivia Snyder SO Akron 13.06m 16 Savannah Dugan JR WMU 12.73m 17 Sally Frank SO Toledo 12.36m 18 Ashley Sicard JR NIU 12.14m 19 Kelsey Walters FR Ball State 11.62m

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

Weight Throw 1 Gabrielle Figueroa JR KSU 19.58m 2 Aliyah Gustafson JR BGSU 19.07m 3 Elizabeth Iversen JR BGSU 19.02m 4 Kayla Velasquez SR BGSU 18.41m 5 Kylee Dobbelaere SR CMU 18.37m 6 Martha Szekely SR Miami 17.92m 7 Gaza Odunaiya SO Ohio 17.88m 8 McKenzie Kuehlewind JR Buffalo 17.58m 9 Rebecca Leppelmeier SR KSU 17.50m 10 Miranda Daucher JR Buffalo 17.04m 11 Olivia Snyder SO Akron 16.93m 12 Jaskiran Dhaliwall SO Buffalo 16.90m 13 Katie Walter SO Miami 16.89m 14 Ashley Frahm SR Miami 16.81m 15 Valarie Johnson JR CMU 16.09m 16 Emma Ryan SR Ohio 16.01m 17 Adrienne Mayfield JR Ball State 15.87m 18 Brittany Casey SO WMU 15.79m 19 Savannah Dugan JR WMU 14.96m 20 Cassidy Cleland JR Ohio 14.87m Pentathon 1 Jaclyn Siefring JR Akron 2 Emma Siuciak SR Buffalo 3 Patricia Ortega JR Akron 4 Jourdan Doffeny SR NIU 5 Martine Bye JR Buffalo 6 BeJai Fray JR BGSU 7 Mikaela Grant FR CMU 8 Chelsea Laury SR Kent State 9 Allison Hufnagel SO WMU 10 April Micheaux JR CMU 11 Chasatea Brown FR BGSU 12 Shawnn Foster SO Akron 13 Dayna Hurd SR EMU 14 Tajah Haley FR Ohio 15 Diana Holsey SO WMU 16 Gianna Salzbrunn FR EMU 17 Haley Nugent FR CMU 18 Tana Barrett FR Ohio 19 Neshay Curtis FR NIU 20 Logan Tillmon SR NIU

4041 4003 3808 3763 3650 3566 3535 3530 3310 3298 3278 3222 3136 3089 3082 2964 2906 2697 2624 2516

*Bold denotes current athlete on 2017-18 roster Most Valuable Performer Alsu Bogdanova Most Outstanding Track Performer Sydney Meyers EMU All-MAC First Team Selections Alsu Bogdanova Natalie Cizmas Claire Mesa Khadesha James Jasmine Jones Sydney Meyers EMU All-MAC Second Team Selections Micah Johnston Jordan McDermitt

2017 MAC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Final Standings 1. Akron 2. Eastern Michigan 3. Kent State 4. Northern Illinois 5. Miami 6. Toledo 7. Bowling Green 8. Western Michigan 9. Buffalo 10. Central Michigan 11. Ball State 12. Ohio

128 124 118.5 84.5 74 63 60 53 48 26 25 14

100m 1 Stewart, Peyton SO Ball State 11.55 2 Dallas, Kedisha SR NIU 11.56 3 Green, Daziah JR Akron 11.57 4 Harris, Jessica SO EMU 11.60 5 Johnson, Daniella SR Akron 11.87 6 Meredith, Madison FR WMU 11.87 7 Byrdsong, Bryeana FR Ball State 12.01 8 Freeman, Arissa FR Miami 12.02 9 Nunn, Bennisha JR Kent State 12.02 100m Hurdles 1 Jimson-Miller, Al SR Miami 13.26* 2 Von Jackowski, Se SO Buffalo 13.52 3 Daniels, Mi’angel FR Kent State 13.62 4 Doffeny, Jourdan SR NIU 13.73 5 Lyttle, Christine SR Buffalo 13.73 6 Amarteifio, Remy FR NIU 14.06 7 Collins, Gabby FR WMU 14.11 8 Perry, Dara SO Akron 18.62 -- Carota, Nikari JR Buffalo DNF 200m 1 Jones, Jasmine JR EMU 2 Dallas, Kedisha SR NIU 3 Harris, Jessica SO EMU 4 Hill, Nautica SO Toledo 5 Bechtel, Olivia FR Miami 6 Johnson, Christin SO Toledo 7 Short, Cortisha JR BGSU 8 Green, Daziah JR Akron

23.60 23.68 23.99 24.02 24.13 24.14 24.48 32.68

400m 1 Jones, Jasmine JR EMU 54.08 2 Bechtel, Olivia FR Miami 54.40 3 Williams, Tyler JR Kent State 54.57 4 Cuneo, Samantha SO CMU 54.59 5 Rambo, Taylor SR BGSU 54.96 6 Ordway, Jorian SR Kent State 55.02 7 Hooker, Emily SO Miami (Ohio) 55.31 -- Johnston, Micah FR EMU 55.62 DQ 400m Hurdles 1 Hufnagel, Lindsey SR WMU 58.40 2 Siefring, Jaclyn JR Akron 58.43 3 Farquhar, Taylor SR Kent State 59.02 4 Da Silva, Dandade JR Toledo 59.69 5 Rice, Morgan JR Miami (Ohio) 1:00.26 6 Lige, Keyera SR WMU 1:01.31 7 Gnafaki, Dimitra FR Akron 1:01.97 8 Khabina, Yana SO Toledo 2:13.92 800m 1 Martin, Lorena JR NIU 2 Anderson, Jordan SR WMU 3 Gaus, Olivia SR Kent State 4 Fleck, Hannah SR Kent State 5 Olson, Ali SR Northern Illinois 6 Andrews, Mackenzi SO Akron 7 Milton, Amelia SR Ohio 8 Deering, Emily SO Ohio 9 Mesa, Claire JR EMU 10 Dahl, Danielle SR Ball State -- Ross, Kelsey SR CMU

2:07.80 2:08.33 2:08.43 2:09.19 2:09.54 2:10.07 2:10.99 2:12.84 2:13.86 2:15.63 DQ

1500m 1 Schmelzle, Hope SR NIU 4:24.91 2 Bogdanova, Alsu JR EMU 4:25.04 3 Andrews, Mackenzi SO Akron 4:29.79 4 Meyers, Sydney SO EMU 4:30.86 5Anderson, Sarah SO WMU 4:31.28 6 Simiuc, Petronela SO Toledo 4:32.38 7 Snipes, Tara JR Akron 4:34.41 8 Talhelm, Brooke FR Ball State 4:35.45 9 Phelippeau, Swann FR KSU 4:40.08 10Sury, Madison SO Ohio 4:44.02 11 Noe, Janelle JR Toledo 4:47.35 12 Hoover, Lauren SR Miami 4:53.88 3000m Steeplechase 1 Schmelzle, Hope SR NIU 2 Bogdanova, Alsu JR EMU 3 Gallein, Sofie JR EMU 4 Pederson, Carly SR NIU 5 Russell, Sylvia FR Buffalo

10:05.47 10:11.49 10:25.31 10:27.77 10:29.07

6 Welsh, Athena FR Toledo 7 Vovk, Alesha JR Miami (Ohio) 8 Barlow, Stephanie JR Toledo 9 Littlefield, Amy SR Western Michigan 10 Linn, Claire FR Miami (Ohio) 11 Buckley, Morgan SO Akron 12 O’Neil, Megan JR Central Michigan 13 Mosier, Elizabeth SO Akron 14 Molnar, Zita FR Toledo 15 LaTuso, Meghan FR Buffalo 16 Sandvik, Haley SO Miami (Ohio) 17 Libruk, Laura JR Buffalo 18 Adkins, Peyton SR Ohio 19 Rinehart, Ericka SR Ball State -- Davis, Harrison SO Kent State

10:33.74 10:46.88 10:51.83 11:02.99 11:05.85 11:08.48 11:13.43 11:19.54 11:26.47 11:32.18 11:37.46 11:43.62 11:45.88 11:51.72 DNF

5000m 1 Bogdanova, Alsu JR Eastern Michigan 2 Jepkirui, Joan SO Toledo 3 McDermitt, Jordan JR Eastern Michigan 4 Walny, Rachel SO Bowling Green 5 Ward, Stephanie FR Buffalo 6 Meyers, Sydney SO Eastern Michigan 7 Welsh, Athena FR Toledo 8 Davis, Carly FR Miami (Ohio) 9 Christensen, Hann JR Western Michigan 10 Schott, Rebecca JR Bowling Green 11 Atkinson, Alyssa SO Ohio 12 Lambert, Caroline SO Toledo 13 Schubert, Kelly SR Central Michigan 14 Molloy, Charlotte SO Buffalo 15 Isaac, Ellen JR Ohio 16 Slingluff, Rachel SR Kent State 17 Lancioni, Elena JR Bowling Green 18 Mahoney, Morgan JR Buffalo 19 O’Neil, Megan JR Central Michigan

16:45.78 16:53.21 16:53.95 16:59.42 17:07.93 17:09.54 17:16.15 17:24.09 17:24.73 17:37.96 17:46.85 17:49.62 17:50.77 17:56.31 18:00.35 18:06.98 18:10.89 18:39.21 18:52.71

10,000m 1 McDermitt, Jordan JR Eastern Michigan 2 Walny, Rachel SO Bowling Green 3 Jepkirui, Joan SO Toledo 4 Lichter, Jennifer SO Toledo 5 Schott, Rebecca JR Bowling Green 6 Christensen, Hann JR Western Michigan 7 Aldrich, Anna JR Eastern Michigan 8 Hopkins, Meagan SR Buffalo 9 Lancioni, Elena JR Bowling Green 10 Phelps, Delainey JR Toledo 11 Atkinson, Alyssa SO Ohio 12 Knoll, Allie SO Eastern Michigan 13 Schubert, Kelly SR Central Michigan 14 Wagh, Daya SR Western Michigan 15 Barich, Rachel FR Buffalo 16 Slingluff, Rachel SR Kent State 17 Arena, Morgan SO Kent State 18 Overbeck, Vivian FR Northern Illinois 19 VanderHoff, Alexa FR Miami (Ohio) 20 Murphy, Maegan FR Miami (Ohio) 21 Beattie, Maura JR Northern Illinois 22 Seas, Christina JR Ohio 23 Rodriguez, Maritz FR Ball State 24 McElhaney, Stepha FR Ball State 25 Broermann, Taylor SO Miami (Ohio)

34:07.31 34:11.55 34:53.53 35:18.20 35:38.83 35:42.27 36:03.55 36:14.50 36:23.96 36:38.35 36:39.01 36:40.94 36:46.21 36:48.39 36:58.96 37:00.29 37:09.03 37:21.79 37:28.23 37:32.90 37:37.36 37:50.04 38:03.30 38:59.33 39:35.03

4x100m Relay 1 Harris, James, Mason. Jones; EMU 2 Dotson Meredith, Dulaney, Hufnagel; WMU 3 Ramos Gandia, Green, Vell, Johnson; Akron 4 Seymour, Ordway, Daniels, Nunn; Kent State 5 Green, Short, Paster, Brown; Bowling Green 6 Pearce, Von Jackowski, Lyttle, Forbes; Buffalo 7 Stewart, Byrdsong, Jones, West; Ball State 8 Collins, Hill, Johnson, Thompson; 9 Isom, Dallas, Peer, Hoerr; NIU 10 Freeman, Maslowski, Jimson-Miller, Bechtel; Miami 11 Hodge, Mayfield, Winkel, Smith; Ohio

45.45 45.74 45.85 46.14 46.19 46.20 46.22 46.27 46.46 46.47 47.11

4x400m Relay 1 Williams, Ordway, Burnett, Farquhar; Kent State 3:41.23 2 James, Johnston, Hurd, Jones; EMU 3:42.11 3 Dotson, Anderson, Bolden, Hufnagel; WMU 3:42.36 4 Franks, Dalls, Hutton, Hoerr: NIU 3:42.69 5 Dismuke, Cuneo, Ross, Mielke; CMU 3:43.51 6 Kountouri, Hooker, Maslowski, Bechtel; Miami 3:44.858 7 Da Silva, Collins, Johnson, Hill; Toledo 3:47.24 8 Lack, Siefring, Batiste, Chatman; Akron 3:47.79 9 Rambo, Brown, Tidmore, Johnson; BGSU 3:49.51 10 Ashba, Byrdsong, Jones, Dahl; Ball State 3:50.751 11 Handel, Deering, Stewart, Huffman; Ohio 3:53.137 12 Colello, March, Birchard, Villarini; Buffalo 3:55.66 Pole Vault 1 Estes, Morgan SR Kent State 4.13m 2 Tollerud, Samanth JR Kent State 4.03m 3 Uy, Natalie SR Eastern Michigan 3.88m 3 Szabo, Rebecca SR Akron 3.88m 5 Jarrett, Alexa SR Toledo J3.88m 5 Horrigan, Maria FR Kent State J3.88m 7 Petty, Rebekah JR CMU 3.73m 8 Thill, Jenn JR Buffalo J3.73m 9 Pietsch, Rebecca JR Akron 3.58m 10 Fletchall, Emily SO Miami J3.58m

MAY 11-13, 2017

11 Turner, Hope SR Miami (Ohio) J3.58m 12 Jarrett, Maddie FR Toledo J3.58m 13 Hall, Eboni SO Akron J3.58m 14 Dima, Grace FR Miami (Ohio) 3.43m -- Jenkins, Alissa SO Toledo NH -- Roof, Hannah FR Buffalo NH -- Robinson, Cassidy SR WMU NH -- Wieber, McKenzie SO CMU NH -- Wagner, Amber JR CMU NH High Jump 1 Lewis, Regan SO Ball State 1.82m 2 Manson, Nikki SR Akron 1.78m 3 Mills, Daijia SO Akron 1.70m 3 Palmer, Chennel JR NIU 1.70m 5 Pannell, Lauren SR Kent State J1.70m 6 Bye, Martine JR Buffalo J 1.70m 7 Dreimane, Dace JR EMU 1.66m 7 Pacella, Madeline SR Toledo 1.66m 9 Falco, Talia SO Kent State J1.66m 9 Stemple, Calli SO CMU J1.66m 11 Micheaux, April JR CMU J1.66m 11 Balcer, Molly SO Miami (Ohio) J1.66m 11 Hjelmar, Samantha FR Buffalo J1.66m 14 Fosler, Kaydon SO WMU 1.61m 15 Porter, Raven SR BGSU J1.61m 16 Hufnagel, Allison SO WMU J1.61m 17 Ortega, Patricia SR Akron 1.56m 18 Laury, Chelsea SR Kent State 1J1.56m 19 Depierre, Erika FR WMU J1.56m -- Freeman, Tyshai JR Toledo NH Long Jump 1 Johnson, Daniella SR Akron 2 Carey, Cayla JR Kent State 3 Williams, Nadia FR CMU 4 Martin-Sacristan, SR Akron 5 Dreimane, Dace JR EMU 6 Siefring, Jaclyn JR Akron 7 Pierce, Madison SO Toledo 8 Pearce, Mikayla SR Buffalo 9 Collins, Gabby FR WMU 10 Von Jackowski, Se SO Buffalo 11 Mayfield, Olivia SR Ohio 12 McKnight, Jade SR WMU 13 Porter, Raven SR BGSU 14 Falcione, Hannah FR Miami 15 Collins, Micayla SR NIU 16 Paster, Kyla JR BGSU 17 Sheahan, Erica FR WMU 18 Martin, Deja SO Toledo 19Arcury, Kailyn SR Buffalo -- Fray, BeJai JR Bowling Green

6.25m 6.17m 6.12m 6.06m 6.04m 6.02m 5.98m 5.93m 5.91m 5.84m 5.77m 5.72m 5.70m J5.70m J5.70m 5.67m 5.63m 5.53m 5.35m 5.93m

Triple Jump 1 Ramos Gandia, Ari SR Akron 2 Gaudyn, Weronika SR Akron 3 Dreimane, Dace JR EMU 3 Whyte, Jehvania SO NIU 5 Freeman, Tyshai JR Toledo 6 Falco, Talia SO Kent State 7Taylor, Ja’la FR CMU 8 Henderson, Crysta SO Buffalo 9 Pearce, Mikayla SR Buffalo 10 Phillips, Britni JR Kent State 11 Cousins, Tanea FR Akron 12 McKnight, Jade SR WMU 13 Paster, Kyla JR BGSU 14 Palmer, Chennel JR NIU 15 Falcione, Hannah FR Miami 16 Martin, Deja SO Toledo 17 Harrison, Kyra SO CMU 18 Collins, Micayla SR NIU 19 Collins, Gabby FR WMU -- Ruffin, Diajah SR WMU

12.82m 12.81m 12.63m 12.40m 12.19m 12.10m 12.07m 12.02m 11.96m 11.91m 11.88m 11.86m 11.85m 11.78m 11.76m 11.45m 11.36m 11.33m 10.94m FOUL

Shot Put 1 Thomas, Danniel SR Kent State 17.72m 2 Strickler, Amelia SR Miami 16.94m 3 Darling, Arionna SR Miami 15.72m 4 Gustafson, Aliyah JR BGSU 15.66m 5 Wheat, Makenzie SR BGSU 15.38m 6 Wilson, Abigale SO Akron 15.23m 7 Porter, Jordan JR Ohio 15.21m 8 Iversen, Elizabet JR BGSU 14.66m 9 Dewey, Katie SO Toledo 14.61m 10Frahm, Ashley SR Miami 14.23m 11 Hallisy, Joanna JR Buffalo 13.99m 12 Patterson, Megan SR Buffalo 13.95m 13 Snyder, Olivia SO Akron 13.67m 14 Walters, Kelsey FR Ball State 13.35m 15 Nicholson-Burley, SR KSU 12.90m 16 Dugan, Savannah JR WMU 12.86m 17 Ross, Victoria SO Kent State 12.78m 18 Frank, Sally SO Toledo 12.51m 19 Strauss, Kallie FR Toledo 12.33m 20 Sicard, Ashley JR NIU 12.32m Discus Throw 1 Thomas, Danniel SR Kent State 59.31m 2 Daucher, Miranda JR Buffalo 52.22m

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

3 Wilson, Abigale SO Akron 4 Mosley, Jailyn SO Kent State 5 Bellman, Anna SO Toledo 6 Dewey, Katie SO Toledo 7 Gustafson, Aliyah JR BGSU 8 Velasquez, Kayla SR BGSU 9 Dhaliwall, Jaskir SO Buffalo 10 Leppelmeier, Rebe SR KSU 11 Iversen, Elizabet JR BGSU 12 Darling, Arionna SR Miami 13 Howard, Samantha SR WMU 14 Ryan, Emma JR Ohio 15 Strickler, Amelia SR Miami 16 Pendleton, Megan SR EMU 17 Odunaiya, Gaza SO Ohio 18 Snyder, Olivia SO Akron 19 Sicard, Ashley JR NIU 20 Mayfield, Adrienn JR BSU

49.92m 48.98m 48.06m 47.14m 46.92m 44.70m 44.19m 43.89m 43.61m 41.92m 41.83m 41.78m 41.53m 41.28m 41.21m 40.94m 38.80m 37.12m

Hammer Throw 1 Szekely, Martha SR Miami 60.07m 2 Velasquez, Kayla SR BGSU 58.45m 3 Figueroa, Gabriel JR KSU 57.48m 4 Butler, Kaila FR BGSU 56.29m 5 Casey, Brittany JR WMU 56.18m 6 Dobbelaere, Kylee SR CMU 55.82m 7 Iversen, Elizabet JR BGSU 54.73m 8 Leppelmeier, Rebe SR KSU 54.02m 9 Kuehlewind, McKen JR Buffalo 53.71m 10 Walter, Katie SO Miami 51.98m 11 Johnson, Valarie JR CMU 51.82m 12 Ryan, Emma JR Ohio 49.71m 13 Daucher, Miranda JR Buffalo 49.21m 14 Howard, Samantha SR WMU 48.98m 15 Pendleton, Megan SR EMU 48.59m 16 Frahm, Ashley SR Miami 48.54m 17 Odunaiya, Gaza SO Ohio 48.28m 18 Dugan, Savannah JR WMU 47.20m 19 Dhaliwall, Jaskir SO Buffalo 44.43m Javelin Throw 1 Collier, Danielle SO Miami 2 Ryan, Emma JR Ohio 3 Bye, Martine JR Buffalo 4 Gray, Aaryn JR Miami 5Manson, Nikki SR Akron 6 Szuminski, Wendy JR CMU 7 Siefring, Jaclyn JR Akron 8 Haley, Tajah FR Ohio 9 Craig, Kara SR WMU 10 Bellman, Anna SO Toledo 11 Brooks, Tessa SR Miami 12 Young, Kyleigh SR CMU 13 Bourg, Kristine FR EMU 14 Vodan, Vanessa FR KSU 15 Oswalt, Audrey JR WMU 16 Hufnagel, Lindsey SR WMU 17 Barrett, Tana FR Ohio 18 Tillmon, Logan SR NIU 19 Salzbrunn, Gianna FR EMU

50.22m 44.74m 44.13m 41.08m 39.50m 39.42m 38.96m 38.83m 37.55m 37.46m 37.35m 37.27m 35.47m 34.62m 33.49m 32.87m 32.13m 30.70m 30.12m

Heptathlon 1 Siefring, Jaclyn JR Akron 2 Ortega, Patricia SR Akron 3 Doffeny, Jourdan SR NIU 4 Fray, BeJai JR BGSU 5 Von Jackowski, Se SO Buffalo 6 Laury, Chelsea SR Kent State 7 Hufnagel, Allison SO WMU 8 Micheaux, April JR CMU 9 Haley, Tajah FR Ohio 10 Salzbrunn, Gianna FR EMU

5613 5352 5219 5217 5099 5085 4796 4772 4502 4057

EMU All-MAC First Team Selections Alsu Bogdanova Jessica Harris Khadesha James Jasmine Jones Brittni Mason Jordann McDermitt EMU All-MAC Second Team Selections Dayna Hurd Micah Johnston MVP: Jaclyn Siefring, Akron Most Outstanding Track Performer: Kedisha Dallas, NIU Most Outstanding Field Performer: Arianda Ramos Gandia, Akron Women’s Track Freshman of the Year: Jessica Harris, EMU Women’s Field Freshman of the Year: Abigale Wilson, Akron Coach of the Year: Sue Parks, EMU

EMU WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD RECORDS

Eastern Michigan University Women’s Track & Field

EMU WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS

INDOOR RECORDS 60 Meters 7.17 1995

Sevatheda Fynes

100 Meters 11.12 1995

Sevatheda Fynes

200 Meters 23.38 1995

Sevatheda Fynes

200 Meters 22.63 1995

Sevatheda Fynes

300 Meters 39.17 2018

Jasmine Jones

400 Meters 52.62 1995

Tamyka McCord

400 Meters 53.14 1995

Tamyka McCord

800 Meters 2:03.05 1992

500 Meter 1:13.38 2011

Asia Rawls

800 Meters 2:03.47 1992

Mirielle Sankatsing

Mile 4:39.29 2018

Natalie Cizmas

3,000 Meters 9:05:81 2018

Alsu Bogdanova

5,000 Meters 15:58.18 2016

Jordann McDermitt

60 Meter HH 8.28 1996

LaTonya Nobles

Mirielle Sankatsing

1,500 Meters 4:18.09 Sue Tomanek 1987 3,000 Meters 9:14.44 1988 5,000 Meters

Donna Donakowski

15:43.84 2017

Alsu Bogdanova

10,000 Meters 34:07.31 2017

Jordann McDermitt

100 Meter HH 13.34 2005

Lela V. Nelson

400 Meter LH 56.75 Chrystal Dooley 2006

Pentathlon 4153 Sarah Chauchard 2014

3,000 Steeplechase 9:51.62 2015

Long Jump 20-06.50 2006

Ashley McCullough

Long Jump 21-03.50 Lela V. Nelson 2005

Triple Jump 42-03.25 1994

Joy Inniss

High Jump 6-01.00 1982

Ellie Hayden

Triple Jump 42-04.25 2016 High Jump 6-01.00 1982

Victoria Voronko

Dace Dreimane Ellie Hayden

Pole Vault 13-10.50 Alysha Newman 2013

Pole Vault 13-11.25 Jessica Hemingway 2011

Shot Put 51-05.00 2012

Brittany Crew

Shot Put 47-02.50 2001

Vesna Cadikovska

Weight Throw 58-06.75 2012

Angela Scarber

Hammer Throw 190-10 2012

Lydia Gomez Diaz

1,600 Meter Relay 3:15.12 Hurd, Jones 2016 Bogdanova, Hardiman

Discus 144-04 2016

Jada Taylor

3,200 Meter Relay

8:51.68 1986

Javelin 169-09 2003

Brit Klanert

DMR

11:00.51 2018

Opp, Bowman Tomanek, Donakowski Bogdanova, Jones Wyns, Cizmas

*bold denotes athlete on the current 2017-18 roster Current as of 02/19/2018

OUTDOOR RECORDS

Heptathlon 5878 2005

Lela V. Nelson

400 Meter Relay

44.99 2005

Beasley, Nelson Harvin, Jenkins

800 Meter Relay

1:33.80 2005

Beasley, Harvin Jenkins, Nelson

1600 Meter Relay

3:35.54 1995

Fuller, Nobles McKenzie, Fynes

3200 Meter Relay

8:43.85 1987

Opp, Bowman Tomanek, Watson

Shutlle Hurdle Relay

55.55 2006

Dooley, Giscombe, Wheeler, McCullough

DMR 11:30.21 Knoll, Roberts 2015 Cizmas, McDermitt

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME INDOOR RECORDS 60-meter dash 1. Sevatheda Fynes 7.17c 2. Jenell Ali 7.33 3. Patrice Beasley 7.35 4. Athleen Bowles 7.35c 5. Joy Ann Clarke 7.38c 6. Sasha Springer 7.42 7. Virgie Bullie 7.45c 8. Vania Nelson 7.47c 9. Jadine Robinson 7.48 10. Jessica Harris 7.48 11. Debbie Mullice 7.50c 200-meter dash 1. Sevatheda Fynes 2. Angela Springer 3. Sasha Springer 4. Jadine Robinson 5. Patrice Beasley 6. Janell Ali 7. Joy Inniss 8. Aaliyah McKinney 9. Eboni Jenkins 10. Jackie Hinds

23.38 23.82 23.83 23.89 23.91 23.93 24.27 24.28 24.29 24.37

1995 1998 2006 1978 1985 2002 1988 1995 2002 2016 1979 1995 1988 2002 2000 2006 1997 1994 2016 2005 1991

5,000-meter run

1. Jordann McDermitt 15:58.18 2016

2. Alsu Bogdanova 3. Victoria Voronko 4. Courtney Calka 5. Carrie Gould 6. Brenda Clark 7. Sue Parks 8. Kalli Williams 9. Anna Aldrich 10. Julie Watson

16:24.72 2016 16:28.60 2014 16:37.17 2011 16:43.90 1999 17:12.50 1982 17:12.84 1978 17:13.64 2006 17:24.70 2016 17:25.13 1987

60-meter Hurdles 1. LaTanya Nobles 8.28c 2. Val Beckles 8.29c 3. Vanessa Clerveaux 8.30 4. Gina Tempro 8.36c 5. Rene Murphy 8.45c 6. Chrystal Dooley 8.48 7. Shamarie Giscombe 8.53 8. Marla Benford 8.53c 9. Deby Lansky 8.57c 10. Pamela Grayer 8.58 Vicky Kozlina 8.58c

1996 1992 2013 1983 1992 2006 2006 1998 1973 1998 1990

400-meter dash 1. Tamyka McCord 53.14 1995 2. Jackie Hinds 53.95 1991 3. Shantavia Williams 54.10 2012 4. Shermayne McKenzie 54.65 1995 5. Chrystal Dooley 54.85 2005 6. Angela Springer 54.90 1988 7. LaTanya Nobles 54.94 2007 8. Bria Woods 55.10 2005 9. Adriane Fuller 55.20 1995 Jennifer Morgan 55.20 1999

Long Jump 1. Ashley McCullough 20-06.50 2006 2. Lela V. Nelson 20-05.25 2005 3. Ann Meachum-Lohner 20-02.50 1981 4. Angela Springer 20-02.50 1988 5. Joy Inniss 20-02.25 1993 6. Ingrid Boyce 19-09.75 1984 7. Jenell Ali 19-06.75 1998 8. Marquita Knight 19-06.25 1996 9. Dace Dreimane 19-06.25 2016 10. Allia Hanson 19-04.75 1996

800-meter run 1. Mireille Sankatsing 2:03.47 1992 2. Andrea Bowman 2:07.91 1988 3. Domtila Mwei 2:08.67 2000 4. Beverly Elcock 2:08.41 2012 5. Margaret Ajayi 2:09.31 2001 6. Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 2:09.67 2013 7. Jenna Wyns 2:10.75 2016 8. Taylor Knoll 2:11.68 2015 9. Karen Smith 2:12.31 1997 10. Sara DeBruyn 2:12.40 2003

Triple Jump 1. Joy Inniss 42-03.25 1994 2. Kemba Johnson 41-08.50 2004 3. Dace Dreimane 41-05.00 2016 4. Kayla Dodd 41-04.50 2000 5. Tomeca Brown 41-02.25 1998 6. Arantxa Garcia 40-10.25 1992 7. Allia Hanson 40-07.25 1997 8. Jennifer Morgan 40-04-75 1999 9. Ashley McCullough 40-03.50 2006 10. Lela V. Nelson 40-01.25 2005

Mile Run 1. Victoria Voronko 4:39.84 2014 2. Alsu Bogdanova 4:41.15 2016 3. Donna Donakowski 4:41.44 1988 4. Domtila Mwei 4:44.91 2000 5. Julie Watson 4:44.91 1989 6. Andrea Bowman 4:44.97 1988 7. Sofie Gallein 4:47.59 2016 8. Jordann McDermitt 4:47.73 2016 9. Adele Rankin 4:48.53 1995 10. Natalie Cizmas 4:52.51 2015

High Jump 1. Ellie Hayden 6-01.00 1982 2. Tatijana Jacobson 6-00.00 2012 3. Barb Mahnke 5-10.50 1984 4. Sheila Papatriantafyllou 5-09.00 1990 5. Bethany Piccolini 5-08.75 2002 6. Lisa Cowdrey 5-08.75 2003 7. Pam Klundert 5-08.50 2004 8. Kate Wolanin 5-08.50 2014 9. Lela V. Nelson 5-07.00 2002 10. Sue Prindle 5-07.00 1988 Sarah Chauchard 5-07.00 2014

3,000-meter run 1. Victoria Voronko 9:13.24 2014 2. Alsu Bogdanova 9:16.91 2016 3. Sofie Gallein 9:18.41 2016 4. Jordann McDermitt 9:18.86 2016 5. Carrie Gould 9:32.61 1999 6. Courtney Calka 9:34.82 2012 7. Donna Donakowski 9:35.04 1988 8. Domtila Mwei 9:47.63 2000 9. Adele Rankin 9:48.91 1995 10. Andrea Bowman 9:54.00 1988

Pole Vault 1. Alysha Newman 13-10.50 2013 2. Ellie Braidic 13-08.25 2015 3. Jessica Hemingway 13-07.50 2011 4. Hana Palamaa 13-05.75 2002 5. Natalie Uy 13-03.00 2014 6. Janice Keppler 13-01.25 2007 7. Janina Pollatz 12-10.25 2016 8. Meghan Powers 12-07.75 2012 9. Kim Wise 12-06.00 2005 10. Kellie Kern 12-04.00 2003 Shot Put 51.05.00 2012 1. Brittany Crew 2. Tammy Stahl 47-07.25 1990 3. Vesna Cadikovska 47-02.25 2001 4. Jill Kwasneski 44-11.50 1987 5. Sarah Chauchard 43-08.50 2014 6. Lawanda Hall 42-05.00 1996 7. Rhonda Moorehead 41-11.00 1986 8. Anna Parrish 41-02.50 1986 9. Jackie Burton 40-06.50 1980 10. Kerrie Goulding 39-08.75 1994 Weight Throw 1. Angela Scarber

58-06.75 2012 54-08.25 2012 3. Adrienne Waisner 54-05.25 2015 4. Becky Leevey 53-07.57 2000 5. Helga Volgyi 52-04.00 2015 6. Jada Taylor 50-04.50 2016 7. Marika Leroy 48-07.75 2007 8. Megan Pendleton 47-10.00 2016 9. Maite Cortin 46-11.50 2007 10. Brittany Crew 45-06.50 2012 11. Andi Cristodoulou 43-09.00 1999

DMR 1. Gallein, Roberts 2016 Wyns, Bogdanova 11:19.41 2. Knoll, Hardiman, 2014 M.-Rivadulla, Voronko11:29.96 3. Williams, Elcock, 2012 Voronko, Churchwell 11:30.21 4. Meyers, James 2016 Cizmas, Gallein 11:31.11 5. Churchwell, Rawls, 2013 M.-Rivadulla, Voronko 11:32.92 6. Elcock, Andre, 2011 Quaintance, Calka 11:33.26 7. Gould, Keane-Dawes, 2000 Thompson, Mwei 11:36.88 8. Mwei, Dame, 1999 DeBruyn, Gould 11:38.00 9. DeBruyn, Keane-Dawes, 2003 Koenig, Canty 11:38.95 10. Cizmas, Hardiman 2015 Knoll, Voronko 11:39.65 c= Converted times from 55 to 60 meters

2. Lydia Gomez-Diaz

Pentathlon 1. Sarah Chauchard 4153 2. Lela V. Nelson 3894 3. Pauline Chiariglione 3781 4. Kate Wolanin 3749 5. Shamarie Giscombe 3683 6. Chrystal Dooley 3668 7. Ashley McCullough 3586 8. Brittany Lockhart 3564 9. Sheila Papatriantafyllou 3554 10. Lisa Cowdrey 3525 1,600-meter Relay 1. Dooley, Nelson, Beasley, Woods 2. Fuller, Fynes, McKenzie, Nobles 3. Fuller, Judge, Nobles, McKenzie 4. James, Yeadon, Hardiman, Jones 5. James, Jones, Yeadon, Roberts 6. Williams, Elcock, Rawls, Margina 7. Woods, Walters, Dooley, Harvin 8. Dooley, Giscombe, Beasley, Woods 9. Beasley, Dooley, Woods, Walters 10. Walters, Woods, Dooley, Keane-Dawes

2014 2005 2014 2012 2006 2005 2006 2008 1990 2002

2005 3:38.49 1995 3:39.18 1995 3:41.18 2016 3:41.37 2016 3:42.25 2012 3:42.69 2004 3:43.04 2006 3:43.87 2006 3:43.95 2003 3:44.06

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

*bold denotes athlete on the current 2017-18 roster

Domtila Mwei

EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS

Shelia Papatriantafyllou 100-meter dash 1. Sevatheda Fynes 11.12 2. Vania Nelson 11.42 3. Patrice Beasley 11.43 4. Janell Ali 11.44 5. Winsome Howell 11.65 6. Jessica Harris 11.67 7. Aaliyah McKinney 11.71 8. Jadine Robinson 11.72 9. Virgie Bullie 11.72 10. Shakera Pinto 11.72

1995 1995 2006 1998 2002 2016 2016 2001 1988 2002

100-meter Hurdles 1. Lela V. Nelson 13.34 2. Vanessa Clerveaux 13.41 3. Val Beckles 13.43 4. Gina Tempro 13.49 5. Chrystal Dooley 13.50 6. Vicky Kozlina 13.63 7. LaTanya Nobles 13.72 8. Pamela Grayer 13.75 9. S. Papatriantafyllou 13.87 10. Sarah Chauchard 13.88 200-meter dash 1. Sevatheda Fynes 22.63 2. Vania Nelson 23.33 3. Virgie Bullie 23.55 4. Eboni Jenkins 23.56 5. Janell Ali 23.69 6. Jackie Hinds 23.70 7. Aaliyah McKinney 23.71 8. Shantavia Williams 23.73 9. Patrice Beasley 23.74

Joy Inniss 64

Tammy Stahl 10. Lela V. Nelson 23.78 400-meter dash 1. Tamyka McCord 52.62 2. Angela Springer 52.69 3. Shantavia Williams 53.23 4. Jackie Hinds 53.35 5. Mireille Sankatsing 53.35 6. Sevatheda Fynes 53.40 7. Bria Woods 53.55 8. Jennifer Morgan 54.44 9. Shermayne McKenzie 54.44 10. Jasmine Jones 54.83

1993 1988 2012 1991 1991 1995 2005 1999 1995 2016

2005 2013 1992 1984 2006 1990 1997 1998 1990 2015

400-meter Hurdles 1. Chrystal Dooley 56.75 2. Asia Rawls 58.32 3. R. Keane-Dawes 58.74 4. S. Papatriantafyllou 58.93 5. LaTanya Nobles 59.42 6. Jewel Walters 59.52 7. Lela V. Nelson 60.06 8. Shamarie Giscombe 60.34 9. Val Beckles 60.37 10. Pauline Chiariglione 60.78

2006 2012 2003 1990 1995 2004 2005 2006 1992 2014

1995 1995 1988 2004 1998 1990 2014 2012 2004

800-meter run 1. Mireille Sankatsing 2:03.05 1992 2. Domtila Mwei 2:06.23 2001 3. Andrea Bowman 2:06.31 1986 4. Beverly Elcock 2:07.25 2012 5. Sue Tomanek 2:07.65 1987 6. Taylor Knoll 2:08.71 2015 7. Karen Opp 2:09.34 1987 8. Margaret Ajayi 2:09.62 2000

Donna Donakowski

2005

Val Beckles

Angela Springer

9. Rebekah Branham 2:10.19 2016 10. Sara DeBruyn 2:10.35 2003 1,500-meter run 1. Sue Tomanek 4:18.09 1987 2. Andrea Bowman 4:18.27 1987 3. Domtila Mwei 4:19.03 2001 4. Natalie Cizmas 4:19.74 2016 5. Victoria Voronko 4:20.87 2014 6. Alsu Bogdanova 4:21.22 2016 7. Donna Donakowski 4:21.57 1988 8. Taylor Knoll 4:25.11 2015 9. Mireille Sankatsing 4:27.68 1991 10. Carrie Gould 4:27.83 1999

5,000-meter run 1. Alsu Bogdanova 15:58.61 2016 2. Jordann McDermitt 16:07.25 2015 3. Victoria Voronko 16:22.05 2013 4. Carrie Gould 16:25.45 1999 5. Sofie Gallein 16:39.15 2016 6. Donna Donakowski 16:42.16 1986 7. Julie Watson 16:50.80 1987 8. Rachel Quaintance 16:58.83 2013 9. Beth Shroyer 17:00.95 1992 10. Domtila Mwei 17:04.03 2000

3,000-meter run 1. Donna Donakowski 2. Carrie Gould 3. Julie Watson 4. Adele Rankin 5. Sue Hoesli 6. Andrea Bowman 7. Sue Parks 8. Domtila Mwei 9. Sara DeBruyn- 10. Kalli Williams

9:14.44 1988 9:32.58 1999 9:33.95 1989 9:38.42 1994 9:39.55 1996 9:41.02 1988 9:42.42 1980 9:42.57 2000 9:58.80 1999 10:01.25 2007

3,000-meter steeplechase 1. Victoria Voronko 9:51.63 2015 2. Sofie Gallein 9:52.66 2015 3. Alsu Bogdanova 10:35.20 2016 4. Courtney Calka 10:41.44 2011 5. Melissa Green 10:48.14 2008 6. Kayla Pfund 10:57.03 2013

Andrea Wheeler

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

10,000-meter run 1. Carrie Gould 34:09.50 1999 2. Jordann McDermitt 34:15.99 2015 3. Julie Watson 34:41.60 1987 4. Kalli Williams 35:27.52 2006 5. Bonnie Arnold 35:41.60 1982 6. Noelle Dixon 35:41.90 1990 7. Beth Shroyer 35:52.95 1995 8. Amy Frauhammer 36:00.96 2016 9. Anna Aldrich 36:11.88 2014 10. Leslie Kinczkowski 36:39.60 1986 Heptathlon 1. Lela V. Nelson 5878 2. Sarah Chauchard 5782 3. Chrystal Dooley 4962 4. Kate Wolanin 4951 5. Traci Parsons 4896 6. Lisa Cowdrey 4796 7. Pauline Chiariglione 4773 8. Shamarie Giscombe 4636 9. Jenn West 4561 10. Hana Palamaa 4513

Tamyka McCord

2005 2015 2006 2014 1996 2002 2014 2006 1994 1999

EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS

Patrice Beasley

Lela V. Nelson

High Jump 1. Ellie Hayden 6-01.00 1982 2. Kate Wolanin 6-00.00 2015 3. Tatijana Jacobson 5-09.25 2013 4. Barb Mahnke 5-08.00 1984 Laurie Rogers 5-08.00 1981 6. S. Papatriantafyllou 5-07.75 1990 7. Leah Cunningham 5-07.25 1995 8. Courtney Huffman 5-07.00 1999 Pam Klundert 5-07.00 2003 Lisa Cowdrey 5-07.00 2003

Pole Vault 1. Jessica Hemingway 13-11.25 2011 2. Alysha Newman 13-09.25 2013 3. Ellie Braidic 13-06.50 2016 4. Hana Palamaa 13-05.50 2001 5. Janina Pollatz 13-05.25 2016 6. Janice Keppler 13-03.50 2008 Natalie Uy 13-03.50 2015 8. Kelli Kern 13-02.25 2003 9. Kim Wise 12-05.50 2005 10. Cailen Wells 12-03.50 2002

Hammer 1. Lydia Gomez-Diaz 2. Helga Volgyi 3. Angela Scarber 4. Maite Cortin 5. Adrienne Waisner 6. Megan Pendleton 7. Reagan Briggs 8. Becky Leevey 9. Kerry Goulding 10. Marika Leroy

190-10 189-11 187-06 166-06 166-01 162-08 156-11 157-04 154-00 153-04

2012 2015 2012 2007 2015 2015 2014 2000 1996 2006

Long Jump 1. Lela V. Nelson 21-03.50 2005 2. Ashley McCullough 20-10.50 2006 3. Ingrid Boyce 20-05.00 1984 4. Angela Springer 20-03.00 1988 5. Janell Ali 20-01.50 1998 6. Ann Meachum 20-01.75 1981 7. Alecia Fraser 20-01.00 1999 8. Kemba Johnson 19-10.75 2004 9. Dace Dreimane 19-10.75 2016 10. Rosie White 19-09.75 2012

Shot Put 1. Vesna Cadikovska 47-02.25 2001 2. Tammy Stahl 45-08.00 1990 3. Jill Kwasneski 44-09.75 1987 4. Sarah Chauchrard 42-09.75 2015 5. Rhonda Moorehead 42-03.25 1987 6. Bonnie Paulley 40-02.00 1980 7. Lela V. Nelson 39-10.50 2005 8. Anna Parrish 39-00.00 1986 9. Andi Christofoulou 38-09.25 1998 10. Alecia Snyder 38-03.00 1985

Javelin 1. Brit Klanert 169-09 2. Vesna Cadikovska 147-09 3. Kerry Schrader 147-02 4. Kathy Doughty 145-00 5. Laura Burke 138-02 6. Sarah Chauchard 133-09 7. Jennifer Krile 130-02 8. Devra Kaner 128-03 9. Jeanette Dezan 126-00 10. Kristina Coyne 125-03

2003 1999 1997 1991 1982 2014 1998 1980 1987 2016

Triple Jump 1. Dace Dreimane 42-04.25 2016 2. Joy Inniss 42-04.00 1994 3. Kemba Johnson 41-08.50 2004 4. Allia Hanson 41-05.75 2000 5. R. Keane-Dawes 41-00.25 2002 6. Arantxa Garcia 40-11.75 1991 7. Lela V. Nelson 40-09.50 2003 8. Jennifer Morgan 40-08.75 2000 9. Tomeca Brown 40-07.75 1997 10. Ashley McCullough 40-07.75 2006

Discus 1. Jada Taylor 144-04 2016 2. Megan Pendleton 143-04 2015 3. Rhonda Moorehead 139-01 1986 4. Julie Blavier 138-11 1990 5. Lisa Cark 138-09 1983 6. Tammy Stahl 138-08 1991 7. Jill Kwasneski 135-09 1989 8. Becky Leevey 132-00 1998 9. Andi Christofoulou 126-04 1998 10. Dasha Yeakey 124-09 1996

400-meter Relay 1. Beasley, Nelson, Harvin, Jenkins 44.99 2005 2. Ali, Nobles, Calderon, Nelson 45.06 1997 3. McCullough, Woods, Harvin, Beasley 45.10 2006 4. Pinto, Jenkins, Beasley, Nelson 45.27 2004 5. Robinson, Keane-Dawes, Alston, S. Springer 45.52 2001 6. Nelson, Jenkins, Pinto, Beasley 45.53 2004 7. Pinto, Bartley, Jenkins, Beasley 45.63 2003 8. Hinds, Springer, Kozlina, Bullie 45.69 1988 9. Nelson, McKenzie, Judge, Fynes 45.69 1995 10. Harris, McKinney, Yeadon, Jones 45.69 2016

800-meter Relay 1. Beasley, Harvin, Jenkins, Nelson 1:33.80 2005 2. Beasley, Nelson, Woods, Jenkins 1:34.40 2005 3. Woods, Jenkins, Nelson, Beasley 1:34.63 2004 4. Beasley, McCullough, Harvin, Woods 1:35.31 2006 5. Beasley, Dooley, Harvin, Woods 1:35.51 2006 6. Beasley, Dooley, Jenkins, Woods 1:35.74 2005 7. Foster, Springer, Inniss, McCord 1:36.21 1993 8. Springer, Hinds,Inniss, Bullie 1:36.58 1988 9. Benford, Nelson,Ali, Calderon 1:36.58 1997 10. Evans, Springer, Hinds, Bullie 1:36.69 1988

1,600-meter Relay 1. Fuller, Nobles, McKenzie, Fynes 3:35.54 1995 2. Nelson, Dooley, Beasley, Woods 3:36.23 2005 3. Beasley, Dooley, Harvin, Woods 3:37.94 2005 4. Evans, Bullie, Hinds, Springer 3:38.07 1988 5. Dooley, Woods, Nelson, Walters 3:38.74 2004 6. Beasley, Dooley, Jones, Woods 3:38.77 2006 7. Rawls, Margina, Elcock, Williams 3:38.39 2012 8. Hinds, Sankatsing, Inniss, McCord 3:39.51 1991 9. Brooks, Dooley, Nelson, Woods 3:41.33 2005 10. Hinds, Bullie, Bowman, A. Springer 3:41.55 1988

Ellie Hayden Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

EMU TRACK AND FIELD INDOOR MAC CHAMPIONS 55-meter dash Joy Ann Clarke Virgie Bullie Virgie Bullie Jenell Ali Jenell Ali

1984 1987 1988 1997 1998

55-meter Hurdles Gina Tempro Kay McConney Val Beckles Vicky Kozlina Val Beckles LaTanya Nobles

1984 1986 1989 1990 1992 1998

60-meter dash Ann Meachum Joy Ann Clarke Sevatheda Fynes Jadine Robinson Sasha Springer Patrice Beasley Patrice Beasley ReJeana Margina Ashlee Abraham

1981 1982 1995 2001 2002 2004 2006 2010 2011

60-meter Hurdles Ann Meachum Gina Tempro Vicky Kozlina Vanessa Clerveaux

1981 1982 1987 2013

200-meter dash Angela Springer Joy Inniss Sevatheda Fynes Jenell Ali Jadine Robinson Sasha Springer Patrice Beasley Eboni Jenkins Patrice Beasley Ashlee Abraham Jasmine Jones

1988 1994 1995 1997 2001 2002 2004 2005 2006 2011 2017

200-meter Hurdles Sheila Papatriantafyllou Sheila Papatriantafyllou Val Beckles Val Beckles

1989 1990 1991 1992

300-yard dash Ann Meachum

1981

300-meter dash Ingrid Boyce Virgie Bullie

1985 1987

Virgie Bullie

400-meter dash Ingrid Boyce Angela Springer Jackie Hinds Jackie Hinds Mireille Sankatsing Maubra Foster Jeanette Judge Shermayne McKenzie LaTanya Nobles LaTanya Nobles Shantavia Williams

1985 1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 2012

600-meter dash Karen McDougall

1980

800-meter run Sue Tomanek Sue Tomanek Andrea Bowman Andrea Bowman Mireille Sankatsing Mireille Sankatsing Mireille Sankatsing Elena Ramos Domtila Mwei Domtila Mwei Margaret Ajayi Lauren Quaintance Natalie Cizmas

1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991 1992 1994 1999 2000 2001 2011 2017

1,000-meter run Sue Tomanek Karen Opp Karen Opp Adele Rankin

1987 1989 1990 1995

1,500-meter run Cheryl Sheffer Andrea Bowman

1984 1987

Mile Cheryl Sheffer Andrea Bowman Julie Watson Adele Rankin Domtila Mwei Alsu Bogdanova Alsu Bogdanova

1981 1988 1989 1995 2000 2016 2017

3,000-meter run Julie Watson Carrie Gould Domtila Mwei Victoria Voronko Jordann McDermitt Jordann McDermitt Sydney Meyers

1989 1999 2000 2014 2015 2016 2017

5,000-meters Bonnie Arnold Pat Bagley Carrie Gould Victoria Voronko Victoria Voronko Alsu Bogdanova Alsu Bogdanova

1982 1991 2000 2014 2015 2016 2017

Andrea Bowman

Pentathlon Jennifer West Kate Wolanin Sarah Chauchard

1994 2012 2014

800-meter Relay G. Tempro, E. Hayden, I. Boyce, J. A. Clark 1,600-meter Relay S. Tomanek, J.A. Clarke, K. Agin, I. Boyce 1985 K. Opp, L. McCoy, A. Bowman, A. Springer 1987 A. Bowman, V. Bullie, J. Hinds, A. Springer 1988 A. Bowman, K. Opp, S. Papa, M. Sankatsing 1989 K. Opp, M. Sankatsing, S. Papa, J. Hinds 1990 T. McCord, V. Beckles, A. Robinson, J. Hinds 1991 M. Foster, A. Fuller, J. Inniss, T. McCord 1993 J. Inniss, T. McCord, A. Fuller, J. Judge 1994 J. Judge, L. Nobles, T. Swindle, S. McKenzie 1995 J. Robinson, R. Keane-Dawes, M. Ajayi, W. Howell 2000 P. Beasley, C. Dooley, B. Woods, J. Walters 2004 A. Rawls, N. Andre R. Margina, S. Williams 2010 D. Shearer, A. Rawls N. Andre, S. Williams 2011 Two Mile Relay Crowell, B. Riccardi, C. Sheffer, J. Montgomery 1981 3200-meter Relay A. Kaake, W. Gusie, D. Love, C. Sheffer B. Courtade, D. Durrer, S. Tomanek, A. Bowman K. Opp, D. Durrer, A. Bowman, S. Tomanek J. Watson, D. Donakowski, A. Bowman, D. Durrer M. Sankatsing, L. Larrick, J. Moore, K. Opp A. Rankin, A. Fuller, E. Ramos, V. Meder

1982 1986 1987 1988 1990 1993

Distance Medley Relay V. Meder, J. Judge, E. Ramos, A. Rankin 1994 D. Mwei, S. Dame, S. DeBruyn, C. Gould 1999 C. Gould, R. Keane-Dawes, N. Thompson, D. Mwei 2000 S. DeBruyn, R. Keane-Dawes, N. Koenig, K. Canty 2003 T. Knoll, I Hardiman, M. Manjon-Rivadulla, V. Voronko 2014 T. Knoll, N. Cizmas I. Hardiman, V. Voronko 2015 S. Meyers, K. James N. Cizmas, S. Gallein 2016 S. Meyers, K. James C. Mesa, N. Cizmas 2017 Long Jump Ann Meachum Ann Meachum Ingrid Boyce Ingrid Boyce Angela Springer Nancy Nowak

1980 1981 1982 1984 1988 1989

Eastern Michigan University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track & Field

Joy Inniss Joy Inniss Allia Hanson Lela V. Nelson Rosie White

1993 1994 1997 2004 2012

Triple Jump Elaine Chiodini Elaine Chiodini Arantxa Garcia Arantxa Garcia Joy Inniss Joy Inniss Joy Inniss Alecia Fraser

1985 1986 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 2000

High Jump Barb Mahnke Sheila Papatriantafyllou

1984 1990

Pole Vault Hanna Palamaa Hanna Palamaa Hanna Palamaa Hanna Palamaa Alysha Newman Ellie Braidic

1999 2000 2001 2002 2013 2015

Shot Put Tammy Stahl Tammy Stahl

1990 1991

Team Titles 1986* 1987* 1988* 1989* 1990* 1991* 1992* 1993* 1994* 1995* 1997 2000 2011 2015 2016 MAC Most Valuable Performer 2000 Domtila Mwei 2014 Victoria Voronko 2016 Alsu Bogdanova 2017 Alsu Bogdanova MAC Most Outstanding Performance 2002 Hanna Palamaa MAC Most Outstanding Field Performance

2014

Sarah Chauchard

MAC Most Outstanding Track Performance

2015 2017

Jordann McDermitt Sydney Meyers

MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year

2016

Jessica Harris

*The Mid-American Conference did not begin an official Indoor Championship until 1996. Prior to 1996, the meet was held but not officially sanctioned by the MAC. Results from the 1983 season are missing. Any help in getting a copy would be greatly appreciated.

EMU TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR MAC CHAMPIONS 100-meter dash 1982 Gina Tempro 1985 Joy Ann Clarke 1987 Virgie Bullie 1988 Virgie Bullie 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 1997 Vania Nelson 2001 Sasha Springer 2002 Winsome Howell 2006 Patrice Beasley 2011 Ashlee Abraham 2014 Aaliyah McKinney 100-meter hurdles 1981 Gina Tempro 1982 Gina Tempro 1984 Gina Tempro 1989 Val Beckles 1990 Vicky Kozlina 1991 Val Beckles 1992 Val Beckles 2005 Lela V. Nelson 200-meter dash 1982 Joy Ann Clarke 1985 Joy Ann Clarke 1987 Anglea Springer 1988 Virgie Bullie 1991 Tamyka McCord 1993 Tamyka McCord 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 2001 Sasha Springer 2002 Winsome Howell 2004 Patrice Beasley 2005 Patrice Beasley 2006 Patrice Beasley 2014 Aaliyah McKinney 2017 Jasmine Jones 400-meter dash 1980* Debbie Mullice 1988 Angela Springer 1989 Jackie Hinds 1990 Jackie Hinds 1991 Tamyka McCord 1993 Tamyka McCord 1994 Tamyka McCord 1995 Shermayne McKenzie 2011 Shantavia Williams 400-meter hurdles 1989 Shelia Papatriantafyllou 1990 Shelia Papatriantafyllou 2004 Jewell Walters 2005 Chrystal Dooley 2006 Chrystal Dooley 2011 Asia Rawls 2013 Asia Rawls 2017 Jasmine Jones 800-meter run 1987 Andrea Bowman 1988 Andrea Bowman 1990 Mireille Sankatsing 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 2000 Domtila Mwei 2001 Domtila Mwei 2009 Beverly Elcock 2010 Lauren Quaintance 2012 Beverly Elcock 2016 Rebekah Branham 1,500-meter run 1986 Andrea Bowman 1987 Sue Tomanek 1988 Andrea Bowman 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 1994 Adele Rankin

1996 2000 2001 2014 2015 2016

Zelda Elijah Domtila Mwei Domtila Mwei Victoria Voronko Victoria Voronko Natalie Cizmas

3,000-meter steeplechase 1986 Donna Donakowski 1988 Donna Donakowski 1989 Julie Watson 1994 Adele Rankin 1995 Adele Rankin 1999 Carrie Gould 2000 Domtila Mwei 2013 Victoria Voronko 2014 Victoria Voronko 2015 Victoria Voronko Two-mile run 1977*

Sue Parks

Three-mile run 1977*

Sue Parks

5,000-meter run 1981 Julie Montgomery 1986 Donna Donakowski 1988 Donna Donakowski 1999 Carrie Gould 2016 Jordann McDermitt 2017 Alsu Bogdanova 10,000-meter run 1979* Cindy Barber 1987 Julie Watson 1995 Beth Shroyer 1996 Beth Shroyer 1999 Carrie Gould 2000 Carrie Gould 2016 Jordann McDermitt 2017 Jordann McDermitt High Jump 1981

Ellie Hayden

Long Jump 1977* 1979* 1980* 1981 1982 1983 1984 1987 1988 1989 1994 1999 2005

Debbie Odden Anne Meachum Anne Meachum Anne Meachum Ingrid Boyce Ingrid Boyce Ingrid Boyce Angela Springer Angela Springer Nancy Nowak Joy Inniss Alecia Frazer Lela V. Nelson

Triple Jump 1991 1992 1993 1994

Arantxa Garcia Joy Inniss Joy Inniss Joy Inniss

1996 1999 Pole Vault 2000 2001 2002 2007 2011 2013 Shot Put 1990 2001 Javelin 2001 2002 2003 Heptathlon 2014 2015

Allia Hanson Kaylah Dodd Hanna Palamaa Hanna Palamaa Hanna Palamaa Janice Keppler Jessica Hemingway Alysha Newman Tammy Stahl Vesna Cadikovski Brit Klanert Brit Klanert Brit Klanert Sarah Chauchard Sarah Chauchard

400-meter relay 1982 G. Tempro, E. Hayden, I. Boyce, J.A. Clarke 1984 I. Brewster, I. Bouce, K. McConney, J.A. Clarke 1985 I. Brewster, I. Boyce, K. McConney, J.A. Clarke, 1986 M. Brown, L. McCoy, S. Hardy, K. McConney 1987 A. Springer, S. Hardy, V. Kozlina, V. Bullie 1988 J. Hinds, A. Springer, V. Kozlina, V. Bullie 1989 S. Papa, J. Hinds, V. Kozlina, V. Beckles 1993 J. Inniss, M. Foster, A. Springer, T. McCord 1995 V. Nelson, S. McKenzie, J. Judge, S. Fynes 1997 J. Ali, V. Nelson, S. Calderon, L. Nobles 2002 S. Pinto, J. Robinson, C. Bartley, W. Howell 2003 S. Pinto, C. Bartley, E. Jenkins, P. Beasley 2005 P. Beasley, L. Nelson, L. Harvin, E. Jenkins 2006 A. McCullough, B. Woods, L. Harvin, P. Beasley 2010 A. Abraham, R. Marigna, R. White, N. Andre 2016 J. Harris, A. McKinney I. Hardiman, J. Jones 2017 J. Harris, K. James B. Mason, J. Jones 440-yard relay 1979* C. Williams, A. Meachum, K. McDougall, D. Mullice Sprint Medley Relay 1982 G. Tempro, J.A. Clarke, I. Boyce, C. Sheffer 1,600-meter relay 1986 S. Tomanek, A. Bowman, L. McCoy, S. Hardy 1987 K. Opp, A. Bowman, S. Tomanek, A. Springer 1988 A. Springer, A. Bowman, J. Hinds, J. Evans 1990 M. Sankatsing, L. McCoy, S. Papa, J. Hinds 1991 M. Sankatsing, V. Beckles, J. Inniss, T. McCord

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1992 A. Fuller, J. Inniss, A. Garcia, M. Sankatsing 1993 A. Fuller, M. Foster, J. Inniss, T. McCord 1994 J. Judge, A. Fuller, M. Foster, T. McCord 1995 S. McKenzie, A. Fuller, J. Judge, L. Nobles 1997 V. Nelson, J. Ali, L. Nobles, S. Calderon 2006 P. Beasley, C. Dooley, L. Jones, B. Woods 2011 D. Shearer, A. Rawls, N. Andre, S. Williams Mile relay 1979* C. Williams, D. Asbury, D. Mullice, K. McDougall 3200-meter relay 1979* L. Yanik, C. Gardner, K. Witherspoon, B. Riccardi Team Titles* 1979* Tie with BGSU 1982 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1995 1997 2003 2016 MAC Most Valuable Performers 1986 Donna Donakowski 1988 Angela Springer 1991 Tamyka McCord 1993 Joy Inniss 1995 Adele Rankin 1999 Carrie Gould 2005 Lela V. Nelson 2006 Patrice Beasley 2014 Victoria Voronko 2017 Alsu Bogdanova MAC Most Oustanding Performance 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 1994 Joy Inniss 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 2000 Domtila Mwie 2015 Victoria Voronko MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year

2016 Jessica Harris * The Mid-American Conference did not begin an official championship for women until 1981. Prior to that, schools ran it as an Invitational.

Olympians

EMU TRACK AND FIELD HONORS

1976 Deby Lasky 1996 Sevatheda Fynes 2000 Sevatheda Fynes 2008 Sasha Springer-Jones

NCAA Champions Year Name Event 1992 Mirielle Sankatsing 800 (I) 200 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 2005 Lela V. Nelson Heptathlon Year Finish 1986 T-25th 1991 T-18th 1992 T-15th 1993 T-35th 1994 T-43rd 1995 T-25th 1998 T-43rd 2000 T-56th 2001 T-45th

NCAA Indoor Championship Team Finishes Points 4 8 10 2 2 8 4 Â˝ 3

NCAA Indoor Championship All-Americans Year Name Finish Event 1986 Donna Donakowski 4th Mile 1991 Mirielle Sankatsing 2nd 800 1st 800 1992 Mirielle Sankatsing 5th TJ 1993 Joy Inniss 7th TJ 1994 Joy Inniss 2nd 55 1995 Sevethyda Fynes 5th 55 1998 Jenell Ali 8th Mile 2000 Domtilla Mwei 2001 Hanna Palamaa 6th PV 6th Pent. 2014 Sarah Chauchard 6th 5,000 2017 Jordann McDermitt MAC Indoor Championship First Team Year Name 1996 LaTanya Nobles 1997 Jenell Ali Allia Hanson LaTanya Nobles (2) 1998 Jennell Ali (2) LaTanya Nobles (3) 1999 Carrie Gould Domtila Mwei Hanna Palamaa 2000 Alecia Fraser Carrie Gould (2) Domtila Mwei (2) Hanna Palamaa 2001 Margaret Ajayi Hanna Palamaa (2) Jadine Robinson 2002 Hanna Palamaa (3) Sasha Springer 2004 Patrice Beasley Lela V. Nelson Bria Woods 2005 Eboni Jenkins 2006 Patrice Beasley (2) 2008 Janice Keppler 2011 Ashlee Abraham Lauren Quaintance 2012 Rosie White Shantavia Williams Kate Wolanin 2013 Vanessa clerveaux Alysha Newman 2014 Sarah Chauchard Iesha Hardiman Taylor Knoll Marina Manjon-Rivadulla Victoria Voronko 2015 Ellie Braidic Natalie Cizmas Taylor Knoll Jordann McDermitt Victoria Voronko Morgan Yeadon 2016 Alsu Bogdanova Jordann McDermitt Sydney Meyers Khadesha James Natalie Cizmas Sofie Gallein 2017 Alsu Bogdanova Natalie Cizmas Khadesha James Jasmine Jones Claire Mesa Sydney Meyers MAC Indoor Championship Second Team

Year Name 1996 Sue Hoesli Marquita Knight Allia Hanson Shawna Taylor 1997 Karen Smith Carrie Gould 1998 Domtila Mwei 1999 Jennifer Morgan Pam Grayer 2000 Jadine Robinson Kaylah Dodd 2001 Michelle Ruggero 2002 Jadine Robinson Kia Johnson 2003 Lela V. Nelson

2004 Bria Woods Pam Klundert 2005 Patrice Beasley Lela V. Nelson (2) 2011 Beverly Elcock Jessica Hemingway Shnell Wishart 2012 Meghan Powers 2013 Morgan Churchwell Danielle Clark Latipha Cross Tatijana Jacobson Marina Manjon-Rivadulla Asia Rawls Victoria Voronko Morgan Yeadon 2014 Aaliyah MicKinney Kate Wolanin 2016 Jessica Harris 2017 Micah Johnston Jordann McDermitt Year Finish 1988 T-42nd 1990 T-54th 1991 T-31st 1992 T-34th 1995 T-12th 1999 T-48th 2001 T-67th 2003 T-43rd 2005 17th

NCAA Outdoor Championship Team Finishes Points 3 3 5 5 18 5 1 5 16

NCAA Outdoor Championship All-Americans Year Name Finish Event 1982 Gina Tempro 10th 100HH 1988 Donna Donakowski 6th 3,000 6th 800 1990 Mirielle Sankatsing 4th 800 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 4th 800 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 1st 200 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 2nd 100 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 4th 10K 1999 Carrie Gould 8th 1,500 2001 Domtilla Mwei 4th Jav. 2003 Brit Klanert 1st Hept. 2005 Lela V. Nelson 6th LJ 2005 Lela V. Nelson 12th LJ 2006 Ashley McCullough 12th PV 2011 Jessica Hemingway 5th Hept. 2014 Sarah Chauchard 15th 3k Steeple 2014 Victoria Voronko 2014 Kate Wolanin 12th HJ 11th Hept. 2015 Sarah Chauchard 12th 3k Steeple 2015 Victoria Voronko 2015 Dace Dreimane 16th TJ 2nd 5,000 2017 Alsu Bogdanova MAC Outdoor Championship First Team Year Name 1981 Jule Montgomery Gina Tempro Anne Meachum Ellie Hayden 1982 Gina Tempro (2) Joy Ann Clarke Ingrid Boyce 1983 Ingrid Boyce (2) 1984 Gina Tempro (3) 1985 Joy Ann Clarke (2) 1986 Andrea Bowman Donna Donakowski 1987 Andrea Bowman Angela Springer Virgie Bullie Sue Tomanek Julie Watson 1988 Andrea Bowman (2) Angela Springer (2) Donna Donakowski (2) Virgie Bullie (2) 1989 Nancy Nowak Julie Watson Val Beckles Jackie Hinds Sheila Papatriantafyllou 1990 Tammy Stahl Jackie Hinds (2) Vicki Kozlina Mireille Sankatsing Sheila Papatriantafyllou (2) 1991 Mireille Sankatsing (2) Tamyka McCord Val Beckles (2) Arantxa Garcia 1992 Mireille Sankatsing (3) Val Beckles (3) Joy Inniss (1) 1993 Tamyka McCord (2) Joy Innis (2) 1994 Adele Rankin Joy Inniss (3) Tamyka McCord (3) 1995 Shermaine McKenzie Sevatheda Fynes Adele Rankin (2) Beth Shroyer 1996 Beth Shroyer (2) Zelda Elijah Allia Hanson 1997 Vania Nelson 1999 Carrie Gould Alecia Fraser

Kaylah Dodd 2000 Domtila Mwei Carrie Gould (2) Hanna Palamaa 2001 Sasha Springer Domtila Mwei (2) Hanna Palamaa (2) Brit Klanert 2002 Winsome Howell Hanna Palamaa (3) Brit Klanert (2) 2003 Brit Klanert (3) 2004 Patrice Beasley Jewel Walters 2005 Patrice Beasley (2) Lela V. Nelson Chrystal Dooley 2006 Patrice Beasley (3) Chrystal Dooley (2) 2007 Janice Keppler 2010 Lauren Quaintance 2011 Jessica Hemingway Shantavia Williams Ashlee Abraham Asia Rawls 2012 Beverly Elcock 2013 Alysha Newman Asia Rawls Victoria Voronko 2014 Sarah Chauchard Aaliyah McKinney Victoria Voronko 2015 Sarah Chauchard Victoria Voronko 2016 Rebekah Branham Natalie Cizmas Jordann McDermitt Jessica Harris Jasmine Jones Aaliyah McKinney Morgan Yeadon 2017 Alsu Bogdanova Jessica Harris Khadesha James Jasmine Jones Brittni Mason Jordann McDermitt

MAC Outdoor Championship Second Team Year Name 1981 Debbie Mullice Cheryl Scheffer 1982 Bonnie Arnold Ellie Hayden 1984 Colleen Geary 1985 Ingrid Boyce Mary Brown 1988 Jill Kwasneski Nancy Nowak 1990 Val Beckles Arantxa Garcia 1991 Lori Larrick Renee Murphy 1993 Jennifer West Maubra Foster 1994 Adriane Fuller 1995 Allia Hanson Vania Nelson LaTonya Nobles 1996 Marquita Knight 1997 Jenall Ali Karen Smtih Carrie Gould Tomeca Brown 1998 Jenell Ali (2) Pam Grayer Tomeca Brown 1999 Domtila Mwei Pam Grayer Vesna Cadikovska 2000 Alecia Fraser Jennifer Morgan 2001 Sara DeBruyn 2002 Jadine Robinson Vesna Cadikovska (2) 2003 Sara DeBruyn (2) Ronique K-Dawes Lisa Cowdrey 2004 Eboni Jenkins Chrystal Dooley 2006 Ashley McCullough 2008 Janice Keppler 2010 Shantavia Williams 2011 Shnell Wishart 2012 Shantavia Williams Lydia Gomez-Diaz Asia Rawls ReJeana Margina 2013 Tatijana Jacobson 2014 Kate Wolanin 2015 Dace Dreimane Sofie Gallein Taylor Knoll Natalie Uy 2016 Alsu Bogdanova Sofie Gallein 2017 Dayna Hurd Micah Johnston

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EMU TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIANS (MEN & WOMEN) Year 1960 1964 1968 1972 1972 1976 1976 1980 1984 1984 1988 1992 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 2000 2000 2000 2000 2004 2008 2012 2012 2016

Event(s) 110 m HH 110 m HH 5,000 m/10,000 m 100 m 110 m HH 100 m/200 m 100 H 100 m 100 m 800 m 800 m 800 m 1500 m 800 m 800 m/4 x 400 m relay 400 m 200 m/4 x 100 m relay 4 x 400 m relay 4 x 400 m relay 400 m/4 x 100 m relay 100 m/4 x 100 m relay High Jump 4 x 100 m relay High Jump 110 m HH 400m Hurdles

Name Hayes Jones Hayes Jones Dave Ellis Hasely Crawford Tony Nelson Hasely Crawford Deby Lansky LaPlante* Hasely Crawford Hasely Crawfod Earl Jones** Tommy Asinga Tommy Asinga Paul McMullen Tommy Asinga Greg Rhymer Clement Chukwu Sevatheda Fynes Clement Chukwu*** Nduka Awazie*** Fabian Rollins Sevatheda Fynes Jamie Nieto Sasha Springer-Jones Jamie Nieto**** Eric Alejandro Eric Alejandro

Country USA USA Canada Trinidad & Tobago Canada Trinidad & Tobago USA Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago USA Suriname Suriname USA Suriname British Virgin Islands NIgeria Bahamas Nigeria Nigeria Barbados Bahamas USA Trinidad & Tobago USA Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

Site Medal Rome, Italy Bronze Tokyo Japan Gold Mexico City, Mexico Munich, Germany Munich, Germany Montreal, Canada Gold Montreal, Canada Moscow, Russia Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. Bronze Seoul, Korea Barcelona, Spain Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Silver Sydney, Australia Gold Sydney, Australia Gold Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia Gold Athens, Greece Beijing, China London England London, England Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

*LaPlante become the 1st American to break 13 seconds in the 100 m hurdles three years later in the 1979 Pan American Games **Jones won the U.S. Olympic Trials in American record time (1:43.74) ***Due to USA vacating the Gold in the 4 x 400 m relay, Chukwu and Awazie were upgraded from Silver to Gold for Nigeria ****Nieto won the U.S. Olympic Trials enroute to his trip to London

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Where We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique

In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Our Students

With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are fulltime and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 65 percent white; 21 percent black; 2 percent international; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic, 0.5 percent Native-American, and 7 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Faculty/Staff

Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergraduate research.

EMU’s Economic Impact

Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

Community Outreach

Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association

Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

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EDUCATION FIRST TIMELINE

Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-

toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History

Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

The City of Ypsilanti

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,780 Graduates: 3,854 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% male Michigan residents: 92 percent President: James M. Smith Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 683 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 Campus Buildings: 122 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2015-16 Tuition and Fees* In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

$9,178 $24,622 $8,900

Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 workers.

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, with three graduates. Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly. 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography. Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month. 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled. Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College. July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University. 1959: The College of Education is established. 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 1980: The College of Technology is established. 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo. May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles. Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community. Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center. June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held. Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place. Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial. May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President. July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as President. July 1, 2016: James M. Smith appointed the 23rd President of EMU.

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Facilities

Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Education (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

The Bruce T. Halle Library

The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations, 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books, 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection, 3,000 network connection ports, a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers, a 70-seat teleconferencing room, a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms), a distance learning lab, a television studio, the Paradox Cafe, individual and group study areas, and selfdirection stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

The EMU Student Center

Sill Hall College of Technology

Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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EDUCATION FIRST

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 emich.edu Admissions 734.487.3060 800.GO-TO-EMU Alumni Relations 487.0250 Colleges Arts and Sciences 487.4344 Business 487.4140 Education 487.1414 Health & Human Services 487.0077 Technology 487.0354 Continuing Education 487.0407 800.777.3521 EMU Foundation 484.1322 Financial Aid Office 487.0455 Housing & Dining 487.1300 President’s Office 487.2211 Public Safety 487.0892 Registration 487.2300 Switchboard 487.1849 University Communications 487.4400

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT Student-Athlete Support Services

Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, providing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the studentathlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning

Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifically and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse collection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execution before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental toughness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vocal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

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PRESIDENT JAMES M. SMITH

James M. Smith, Ph.D. President

Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016. Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (2008-2015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift. Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a specific three-part focus

dedicated to the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative. Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979. He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier University in Cincinnati and a Doctor of Philosophy, Educational

Leadership, from Miami University. Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Dr. Connie RuhlSmith, has an impressive resume of her own. She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.

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BOARD OF REGENTS The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. “Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.” -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8

James Webb, Chair

James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assistant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to James Webb 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus Chair member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.

Dennis Beagen

Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Committee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national championships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, professional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Distinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.

Michael Hawks

Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the MajorMichael Hawks ity Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

Eunice Jeffries

Michelle Crumm, Vice Chair

Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Michelle Crumm Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” from Ann Arbor. com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “WomVice Chair en of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.

Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair

Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in financial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to voluntary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

Eunice Jeffries Policy Committee.

Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is presently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jeffries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational

Mike Morris

Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Marketing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Mike Morris Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a second term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and vice chair of the Board. He currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority and the EMU Audit Committee.

Alexander Simpson

Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Community Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most importantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he coAlexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar Association was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.

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SCOTT WETHERBEE board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the 139 MAC team championships since 1973. vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball Five more EMU teams finished as runner at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade up for a league championship, while 29 Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer individuals student-athletes claimed Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. MAC titles. Furthermore, Eastern led the Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending conference last year with 73 athletes 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina earning All-MAC honors and a total of 179 where he directed the department’s marketing and collecting Academic All-MAC honors. ticket operations. He was part of an administrative team He has spent 17 years on the senior that led a $60 million expansion and development or executive staffs at four athletic project of ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his departments, including MSU, East Carolina marketing ticket vision produced ECU football records University, San Diego State University, and in per game attendance (50,012), total attendance Fresno State University. (300,069), and season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted Recently named one of College AD’s 2017 the Pirate Club in increasing unrestricted annual giving NEXT UP honorees, Wetherbee was picked by over 56 percent and membership growth by 78 as one of 13 senior level administrators who percent. are believed to be ready to take the next Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand step by some of the most respected athletic strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on directors in the industry. multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic MSU’s senior associate athletic director planning process, and he was charged with creating of external affairs from 2013 until May a branding initiative to facilitate a consistent message 2017, Wetherbee has developed MSU’s through the department. He worked extensively with external unit into one of the most elite IMG Sports to expedite contracts and sponsorship and recognized in all of college athletics. agreements, and he developed a technology team to Recently promoted in June 2017 to coordinate social media initiatives. Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built a From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant department with the hiring of more than athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of State University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the innovation and brand consistency. ticket office’s budget, and served on the department’s In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing senior staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU department became the first back-towas the designing and implementation of the men’s back winner of the National Association basketball’s reseating process, which allocated seats of Collegiate Marketing Administrators based on existing donor levels and the priority points (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. system. Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations Scott Wetherbee Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee department was the recipient of the 2015 spent three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Football Writers Association of America’s athletic ticket manager from 1999-2000 before Super 11 Award. Scott Wetherbee was named Eastern Michigan being promoted to athletic ticket manager in Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of University Vice President and Director of Athletics on 2000. He directed all ticket sales and operations for MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive June 26, 2017, by EMU President James M. Smith. A over 100 athletic and special events annually and staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ native of Kalamzoo, Mich., the 42-year-old Wetherbee has maintained the department’s budget. In addition to varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative supervising the staff, Wetherbee created, designed, million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external experience with a track record of enhancing every and maintained Fresno State’s first online ticket office department, including marketing, media relations, department he has served. – GoBulldogs.com. video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, “Scott Wetherbee is highly regarded in the industry Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports and was recently identified as among the best of the intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. He best upcoming athletic directors in the country,” Smith Michigan University before spending two years as a successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, adidas, said. “His enthusiasm for this position, his roots in graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic and Gatorade. Michigan, and his background and experience are ideally ticket office. Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. suited to continue to move Eastern Michigan athletics Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports With that responsibility, he established a department that forward. I am confident he will build on the outstanding administration from Ball State in May 1997. He produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts during the accomplishments of the last several years and will started his collegiate career at Ferris State University 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport administrator continue to lead Eastern’s proud history of student as a student-athlete on the baseball team before the for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball programs. excellence and success on the fields of play and in the program was discontinued. In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue classroom.” He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. A veteran in the world of athletic administration, he is Spencer. That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video Eastern Michigan’s 14th athletic director after spending the past four years at Mississippi State University, THE SCOTT WETHERBEE FILE including serving as the department’s interim director Name: Scott Wetherbee of athletics from October-November 2016. Born: Kalamazoo, Mich. “This is a great opportunity to join a University with College: Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 a rich history of success and a deep commitment to Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer intercollegiate athletics,” said Wetherbee. “It is clear that the priority at Eastern Michigan is the academic success COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE of all students and we plan to continue to achieve that YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE among student athletes, while also providing a positive 2017-Pres. Eastern Michigan Vice President/Director of Athletics and winning environment for success in their sports. My Deputy Director of Athletics family and I are extremely excited to join and make an June 2017 Mississippi State Mississippi State Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs impact in the Ypsilanti and Washtenaw community. I am 2013-17 Interim Director of Athletics looking forward to continuing the work already underway Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State East Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations on the Championship Building Plan and will work with 2006-13 East Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations everyone in the Eastern community to ensure its success.” 2003-06 San Diego State Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations Wetherbee joins an Athletics Department 2002-03 Fresno State Athletic Ticket Manager that posted its best finish ever at 81st in the Learfield 2000-02 Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, surpassing the 2002- 1999-2000 Fresno State Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager 03 campaign when it finished 86th. Overall, Eastern 1997-99 Ball State Graduate Assistant Michigan captured five Mid-American Conference 1997 Western Michigan Ticket Office Intern championships in 2016-17 and boasts a conference-best

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14, 2016-17

Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012 Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Women’s Cross Country 2015, 2016, 2017 Men’s Golf 2007, 2008

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 Scott Wetherbee - July 2017-Present

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016 Men’s Swimming and Diving 1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96, ’98, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017

EMU National Championships

Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016, 2017

1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007

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Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013 Softball 2007 Wrestling 1996

NCAA COMPLIANCE The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that educates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference and institutional rules. The commitment to compliance ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. The existence of a successful compliance program depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. RECRUITING DO'S AND DON'TS Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective studentathletes, Boosters are prohibited from the following: • Do not telephone, write or make in-person contact with a prospect for recruiting purposes • Do not contact a prospect's coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect • Do not become involved in making arrangements for a prospect, the prospect's relatives or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kind • Do not visit a prospect's school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect's academic or athletics eligibility • Do not have contact with a prospect, their relatives or friends during any of their visits to EMU's campus • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU Even though there are many rules prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area, • Attend a prospect's athletics event on your own initiative, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect's parents or coach occurs, • Continue existing friendships, provided solicitation of a prospect's enrollment does not occur.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact EMU’s Athletic Compliance Office

EMU Compliance Office 734.487.4519

WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU's compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks: • Educating administrators, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules; • Developing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and institutional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents); • Investigating and reporting violations of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. ARE YOU A BOOSTER? You are a booster if you are or ever have: • Been a member of a booster organization that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Athletic Club, E-Gridiron Group); • Made any financial contributions to the athletics department; • Been involved in promoting EMU's athletics program; • Been a season ticket holder; or • Provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their relatives or friends. You can become a booster if you provide benefits to prospects, student-athletes, their relatives or friends and any of the following statements are true: • The relationship between the athlete (or parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a result of the athlete's participation in athletics or their reputation as an athlete; • The relationship began only after the athlete become a prospect; • The relationship began only after the athlete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation; • The pattern of benefits increased after the athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.

ONCE A BOOSTER ALWAYS A BOOSTER. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU's athletics program. WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent. WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a prospect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals; • Entertainment on- or off-campus; or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster provides an impermissible benefit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the MidAmerican Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privileges). QUESTIONS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective studentathletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact the Christopher Hoppe at 734.487.3263 or choppe3@emich.edu. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance's website at: EMUEagles.com/compliance

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THE EMU IDENTITY NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname“Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express. GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW? The EMU Eagles’ colors are green and white, but the track and cross country teams both feature yellow on their uniforms. There is a reason these teams stand out, and the history behind it goes back to 1967. EMU Hall of Fame Head Coach Bob Parks offered some insight to the story behind how the yellow came about. “When I got to EMU in January 1967, the team was wearing dark green singlets and dark green shorts. In that season, we ran a meet at Western Michigan University, and the finish line was beneath the balcony which was very dark. In the hurdle final, there were six men, three from Michigan State and three from EMU. MSU’s uniforms were almost identical to ours. When the finish positions were announced, we got the short end of the stick. You could hardly see the runners under the dark balcony area, and they got the finish wrong. At that point, I decided to get uniforms that showed up better. “Back then, Kansas was a big name in collegiate track, and they wore pink shorts and powder blue singlets with pink lettering. Everyone thought they were great. I decided to copy them and ordered orange shorts and green singlets with white lettering trimmed in orange. We wore them for about four years, but the Regents decided that all of our teams should be wearing green and white. When they made us get rid of the orange and green, I ordered green and gold, colors I had always liked. At first, they weren’t going to let us use them, but I pointed out that our football team was wearing green and gold. Our administration could hardly argue with me, since our gridders were wearing it too. “ “We have worn it ever since, and it is known from coast to coast, as our men have done traditionally well nationally. It also differentiates us from MSU and Ohio University’s color schemes. The green and gold does show up well at the finish line, but nowadays they use computer cameras, so it is less of a problem as it was in the 60s and 70s.” EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 17 representatives in 52 years, 14 men and three women.

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning •

Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star generals in the United States • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964 • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

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E-CLUB HALL OF FAME The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. A full list of those inducted into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame is below... 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike* Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*

1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith 1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington 2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler 2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater 2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer 2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson 2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland 2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes

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2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt 2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark 2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka 2016 Steve Brown Lional Dalton Connie Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan 2017 Brian Bixler Walter Church Lauren Clark William DuLac Jessica Hupe Robin Loheide Lela V. Nelson Tiberia Patterson *Deceased