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Schleuder Achieves Milestone 700th Win

With Macalester’s volleyball win over Dubuque (Iowa) Sept. 18 at the Leonard Center, Head Coach Stephanie Schleuder reached the 700-victory plateau in collegiate coaching career victories. Schleuder became just the third active Division III coach to reach this milestone, and the 23rd head coach in col- legiate women’s volleyball history to achieve 700 wins. Schleuder began her coaching career in 1972 at Bemidji State University and later coached at the University of Alabama and University of Minnesota before arriving at Macalester in 1998. “This was our best match of the season and a great win,” said Coach Schleuder after the match. “It feels great to have finally reached it [the 700-win milestone].” Soccer Coach John Leaney Retires from Coaching after Great Career Prominent, longtime Macalester soccer coach John Leaney retired from coaching at the Women’s Soccer conclusion of the 2009 season. While he will At-large at NCAA remain on staff part-time in the area of recruit- ing, he has decided to retire from coaching to The women’s soccer team celebrates a 1-0 devote more time to raising his four-year-old MIAC semi-final playoff win over St. Thomas son Jack. John’s wife Carrie passed away from Nov. 3. Photo credit: Christopher Mitchell cancer three years ago, and he has decided that full-time coaching takes too much time away from his family. “Raising a four-year-old requires a great deal of energy, as does coaching a college team full time. Right now, my son is the most important thing in my life and he deserves my undivided attention,” said Leaney. Coach Leaney came to Macalester as head men’s soccer coach in 1986 and he subse- quently took control of the women’s program, which won the NCAA Division III national championship in 1998 and finished second the following year. He gave up his men’s coaching duties to concentrate on the women’s team in 2006. In recognition of his outstanding achieve- ments, Leaney was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 24. See the Hall of Fame story for more highlights of his coaching career. league titles in the late 50’s and early 60’s, LeRoy Martin served as team captain for the confer- ence-winning squads in 1960 and 1961. Martin, who recently became a regional director on the M Club board, wasted little time establishing himself as a premier sprinter, winning the conference championship as a freshman in both the 200-yard dash and The 2009 Hall of Fame class is made up of (L to R) Jerry Steiner ’70 (track and cross country), JoAnna Diebel Hesse 440-yard dash, while also run- ’87 (soccer, track & field, and softball), soccer coach John Leaney, LeRoy Martin ’62 (track & field), and Gary Davison ’65 ning on the first-place mile relay (basketball). team. He was on three MIAC- winning mile relay foursomes John Leaney and as a junior claimed the M Club Hall of Fame Soccer Coach conference crown in the 100 Inducts Five New Members Coach Leaney came to Macal- dash and 220 dash. Martin was ester as head men’s soccer coach also champion as a junior at the On Saturday, Oct. 24, Macalester’s M Club inducted in 1986 and two years later also Carleton Relays in ’60 and ’61. five newcomers into the Athletic Hall of Fame at their took control of the women’s A generous donor of his time 30th annual banquet, held in the Alexander G. Hill program, which went on to win for community building, Martin Ballroom on campus. the NCAA Division III national served as board president of championship in 1998 and finish the St. Paul Urban League Gary Davison ’65 track & field, and one in softball. second the following year. He (1976–78). He has been active Basketball She made the 1983 and 1986 will retire from coaching fol- in the Port Angeles, Washington, Gary Davison was a dominant All-MIAC and all-region soccer lowing this season as one of the United Way and in American basketball player in the MIAC in teams and is the No. 11 all-time most accomplished winners in Cancer Society projects. the early and mid-60’s and got goal-scorer in the program’s his- Division III history. tory with 24. In her first season, his career off to a great start by Leaney’s men’s and women’s Jeremy Steiner ’70 being named conference Fresh- Diebel Hesse was voted the teams at Macalester were usu- team’s top defensive player and Track & Field, man Player of the Year in 1962. ally among the top teams in the Cross Country He made the all-conference as a senior she led the Scots with conference and regular partici- team that season, leading the nine goals while being selected pants in the NCAA playoffs. He Jerry Steiner was a four-year let- team in rebounding. best attacking player. guided his teams to 17 MIAC ter-winner for some outstanding cross country and track teams at Gary also picked up All-MIAC A star as well on some of Ma- championships and 22 national calester’s best women’s track & playoff berths, while coaching Macalester. The track teams won honors as a senior in 1965 when MIAC championships in all four he led the Scots in rebound- field teams ever, Diebel Hesse 19 All-Americans and an MIAC ran to several school-record and Player of the Year 14 times. He of his seasons at Macalester and ing. He finished his career with the cross country squad claimed 1,118 points, which is now No. all-conference performances, coached eight men’s MIAC running mostly from 200 to title teams and seven women’s a pair of conference crowns with 8 on the school’s all-time scor- Steiner in the lineup. ing list. Gary’s career scoring 800 meters. Her 1600-meter conference champions. average at Macalester was 17.6 relay team placed second in the The women’s soccer teams Steiner won the 1969 MIAC points per game, the second- MIAC in ’86 and she helped set a at Macalester have posted a outdoor track championship highest scoring mark in the school record a year earlier in the 292-75-31 record under Coach in the one-mile run, setting a program’s history. 800 relay. In 1987 she made the Leaney to date, and the men’s school record 4:11.3 time. He All-MIAC softball team after hit- teams went 236-89-36 under his was named the team’s Most A small business owner for nine ting .295 with 18 runs batted in. Valuable Athlete as the Scots years, Davison was then elected guidance. His combined record She served as a director in the to date is 528-164-67 for a win- claimed their 12th straight city clerk/treasurer of Interna- MIAC championship. tional Falls, Minnesota, and held M Club for two successive terms ning percentage of .740. Leaney that post for 20 years. He was and was the first female to do so. is ranked 14th in career wins Steiner just missed All-America appointed to the International JoAnna is a true ambassador for among all NCAA active coaches honors in track by one place Falls Charter Commission. Macalester College both profes- and sixth among Division III and All-America honors in sionally and in the community, coaches. cross country by three places. pointing prospective students to He was a member of the first- JoAnna Diebel Hesse ’87 the college and working with place 3200-yard relay team at Soccer, Track & Field, her employer’s human resources LeRoy Martin ’62 the Kansas Relays and won the Softball department to recruit from Track & Field one-mile run against University JoAnna Diebel Hesse was a Macalester. A star sprinter on four MIAC Division runners at the Howard standout for Macalester during track & field championship Wood Relays in Sioux Falls, S.D. all three sports seasons, earning teams as Macalester was be- Steiner serves as the Hopkins, four letters in soccer, three in ginning a string of 11 straight Minnesota, city attorney. 2 President’s Message Five Alumni Events

Softball Alumni Game Held Oct. 3 The annual alumni softball game was played on Oct. 3 at the new Macalester Field. A large group of alumni players, representing 10 different graduating classes, enjoyed a great afternoon of soft- Greetings M Clubbers, ball. A barbeque was held at the conclusion of the game. On October 2 I had the pleasure of attending Macalester’s Step “It is great fun for our players to Forward event, which promoted talk to our softball alumni and see participation in the college’s their success,” said Coach Tom ambitious $150-million campaign Cross. designed to allow students to Swimmers Host Alumni Meet continue, as President Rosenberg stated, “to make their mark on the The annual alumni swimming world.” The Step Forward cam- meet was held on Saturday, Octo- paign began with the successful ber 17, in the Riley Pool. A great effort to fund construction of the time was had by all as some non- Mac Men’s Soccer magnificent athletic and fitness traditional events were contested. Wins MIAC Playoffs complex, the Leonard Center. Lunch was served following the competition and some great The Scots pose for a team picture after winning the MIAC men’s soccer playoffs. This initiative now will broaden (Matt Ten Haken photo) to encompass Macalester’s focus stories from the past were shared on the arts, global citizenship, with the current team. academic quality, and increased Alumni Men’s Soccer in the Snow Women’s Soccer Alumni Match financial aid. Tired bodies, pre-marriage cel- On a snow-covered Macalester ebrations from earlier in the week, Held Oct. 25 I also attended Reunion 2009 and the massed force of the cur- field a group of men’s soccer The annual Macalester women’s and at the Awards Convocation rent, and younger, team saw the alums formed to play against 33 of soccer alumni game, a longtime I proudly recognized several alums go down 2–0. Spirits were the current Mac squad on Oct. 10. tradition during the fall season, M Clubbers receiving awards high, soccer skills still apparent, The double occasion of Andrew was played Sunday, October 25, for various civic achievements and a good time was had by all, Wissler’s ’06 nuptials later that af- at the Macalester stadium. they have accomplished in their ternoon made for a good turnout especially after the group retired professional careers. This was not of former greats. to the Groveland Tap. an exceptional year for M Club representation in this ceremony. This was a traditional year for M Club representation. Our current athletes historically graduate from Macalester and go on to do great things. We want this to continue and now is the time to show it. An increased Annual Fund gift contributes to the Step Forward campaign and not only supports the objectives described above, but also provides funding to en- hance the athletic experiences for our current athletes. In addition, your gift will allow the M Club to continue to engage alumni across the country in the name of athletics, recreation, and wellness. Join me, as we demonstrate our loyalty and gratitude to Macal- ester athletics, the M Club, and to the college itself as it prepares amazing students to make their Scots Past & Present Meet for September Baseball mark on the world. The current Scots knocked off the alums 4–0 in the second annual alumni baseball game Sept. 27. “I find it very satisfying so many alums want to play in this game,” said Head Coach Matt Parrington. “It LET’S GO MAC! really helps our current players to see the passion these alums have for the game of baseball, as well as giving Steve Cox ’76, M Club President their time back to the program. … Heck, many of these guys are still playing summer baseball. The alums were a bit rusty with the bats, but solid with the gloves and threw plenty of strikes.” 3 MACALESTER Macalester College COLLEGE Non-Profit Org. Athletic Department U.S. Postage 1600 Grand Avenue PAID Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899 Permit No. 921 St. Paul, MN

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Megaphone Published in SAAC Sponsors Two Forms Successful Food Drive In order to reach all M Club The Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) from Macalester members, we will be pro- and St. Thomas staged a very successful food drive during their Sept. ducing both hardcopy and 5 football game. Proceeds benefitted Second Harvest Heartland in St. electronic versions of Mega- Paul, the largest food bank in the upper Midwest. The SAAC food and phone. However, as part of fund drive generated 844 pounds of food and $210 for Second Harvest. Macalester’s commitment to For every $1 donated, the organization can distribute more than $9 M Club Events sustainability, we encourage worth of food to those in need. Last January, Macalester’s SAAC spon- you to consider opting out sored a Hoops for Hunger Day and over 100 pounds of food and $160 Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. of the printed version in in cash was raised for Second Harvest Heartland. M Clubbers Unite favor of receiving your copy Great Scot Invitational electronically. To opt out of the printed version, please Men’s and Women’s Swimming contact Deanna Cahoon at Sat., Jan. 23 [email protected] or Winter Sports Day 651-696-6260. 1 p.m. Women’s Basketball Buffet between games 3 p.m. Men’s Basketball In this Issue Sat., Mar. 27 M Clubbers Unite Noon Women’s Tennis 3 p.m. Men’s Tennis Wed., Apr. 21, 5 p.m. M Clubbers Unite Bolstorff Invitational Men’s Track and Field Sat., Apr. 24, noon Hall of Fame Inducts Five p. 2 M Clubbers Unite Macalester Invitational Women’s Track and Field Sat., May 1 President’s Message p. 3 Spring Sports Day Dig Pink/Kick Cancer Noon Baseball Night was Oct 9 at Mac 6 p.m. Softball Macalester’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) raised over Grilling throughout the day $1,700 to help fight breast cancer Oct. 9 at volleyball’s “Dig Pink Night” match with Augsburg and the women’s soccer “Kick Cancer Night” match with UW–River Falls. Dig Pink Night contributions totaled over $1,300 for the Side-Out Foundation. Contributors gave at the gate and also online. At soccer’s Kick Cancer Night, a silent auction for the three pink game balls plus contributions at the gate brought $400 for the Susan G. Komen Men’s Soccer Wins MIAC Playoffs p. 3 Foundation. 4