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Outfielder Tony Hines (left) is one of five seniors leading the 2008 baseball team which hopes to gain its fourth GLIAC postseason tournament 1...... From the Director berth in the last five years. Hines and classmate 2-4...... 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees Derek Ranck were named American Baseball Coaches Association North Central Region 5...... Baseball Preview Preseason All-Americans. 6...... Softball Preview More baseball on page 5 7...... Men’s & Women’s Tennis Previews 8...... Alumni - Where Are They Now? Senior pitcher Molly Yetman will look to follow 9...... 90 Foundation Alumni Events up on a successful 2007 campaign in which she 10...... Fall 2007 Academic Honor Roll earned several individual accolades including All- America and GLIAC Player of the Year. Wayne 11...... Fall 2007 Award Recipients State, the defending GLIAC champion, was 12-13...... Department News and Notes ranked 20th by the National Fastpitch Coaches 14-15...... Top 100 Accomplishments of 2007 Association in its preseason top 25 poll. More softball on page 6 16...... Donors IBC...... Warrior Club Among the student-athletes who achieved WARRIOR WITHIN academic and athletic success last fall is senior Compiled and edited by the WSU Sports Information Office center Frank Lietke, who was a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy. The award recognizes an ASSISTANT A.D./MEDIA RELATIONS individual as the absolute best in the country for his Jeff Weiss ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIR. combined academic success, football performance Tom Gorman and exemplary community leadership. More awards on page 11 CONTRIBUTORS Rob Fournier, Director of Athletics Jeff Evans, Assistant A.D./Marketing & Tickets Mekye Phelps, Sports Information Intern Forty-two (42) student-athletes achieved 4.00 Angie Ruth, Director of Development GPAs and another thirty-two (32) earned All- America honors in 2007, a year in which the PRINTING department garnered its highest overall national Think Arbor - Royal Oak, Michigan finish in school history (24th). These are just three PHOTOS examples of all that WSU Athletics accomplished Mark Hicks (WestSide Photo), NCAA Photos, Ron Harper, in the last calendar year. Steve Knoche, Jason Clark, Arinett Ross and Tom Gorman More accomplishments on pages 13-14

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ON THE COVER The Wayne State University Department of Athletics announced its all-time top 10 men’s basketball student-athletes as selected in online voting and at Warrior basketball games earlier this season. The men were honored at a ceremony Jan. 25 as the Warriors hosted Gannon University. Pictured from left to right are Ron Hammye (representing the late Russell Lightbody), Allison Tookes (representing Robert Solomon), Art Johnson, Grady Lowry, Tony Goins, George R. Duncan (representing George “Baby” Duncan), George Brown, Marty Letzmann, Raheem Muhammad, Charlie Primas, and Wayne State Director of Athletics Rob Fournier. The women’s top 10 honorees were announced Feb. 16 as Wayne State hosted Grand Valley State. More 90 Foundation events on page 9

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FANS AND MEDIA can always access up- to-date information on every WSU athletic team including weekly releases, statistics, rosters, biographical information on the individual coaches and teams, and selected team media guides. The site also provides links to the Wayne State University President Irvin D. Reid and Athletic Director NCAA, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Rob Fournier presented a commemorative basketball to all-time Conference (GLIAC), College Hockey America top 10 selection Art Johnson at a special ceremony in January. (CHA) and other sport-related sites. From the Director WARRIOR WITHIN

in school history to record 1,000 career rebounds) and Robert Solomon Who Knew? (who holds the record for career scoring average). It was literally a “who’s By Rob Fournier who” of nine decades of basketball. From those twenty point games of the early years, to NCAA tournament appearances against the likes of It was a cold, rainy January afternoon Kentucky and DePaul, to the consistently winning championship teams — like many before and many to come after. of head coaches Charlie Parker and Ron Hammye — it was a night of When the eight young men entered the Central celebration and reflection. High School gym that Saturday afternoon, At the conclusion of that first 1918 season, Coach Holmes and his they were excited about their new adventure, team commemorated that basketball premier with a “theatre party” (as it but not for the history of the moment. That never crossed their minds, or was described) and a “feed” (they did talk somewhat differently back in if it did, it was never recorded. Instead it was what has enthralled those 1918). Ninety years later, it was again a night of theatrical significance in the arena of athletic competition since the first Olympiad — a chance highlighted by stars of another era. to test themselves against a like-minded opponent. Just as that first team could not have imagined their institution The new (and first) Athletic Director David Holmes had been preparing almost a century later, so too the honorees probably knew little of their for the contest for months, albeit he didn’t know who the competition would predecessors. There were approximately 150 students at Detroit Junior be. Fittingly, since no one knew anything about this group of young men College (Wayne State’s earlier namesake) that initial campaign, and that from Detroit, there was little interest in playing a contest against them. first season they sold almost 150 season tickets — at a dollar per ticket. After all, could they even measure up to the competition? It has been a Holmes was even ahead of his time as a marketer. regular misjudgment over the years by opponents of a WSU team. And certainly his stewardship became the foundation of the athletics Holmes’ charge since that previous fall was to start an athletic program. But Wayne State athletics has always been more than one program. The merits, purpose, and advantages of such an undertaking person. It is seniors who “mentor” first year student-athletes about had been debated and, the advantages so transparently obvious, the traditions, sacrifice and hard-work. Those young men and women then formation was encouraged, not questioned. His ambition was more “hand-off” that history to succeeding teams, generations and alumni. It singular (if not daunting) — create a competitive athletic program that is why the 90 Foundation theme should resonate with so many. What mirrored the beliefs and mission of the school. Holmes’ design remains we are today is a direct result of those who have been a part of our past. remarkably uncontroverted some 90 years later. It is in many ways the And they will be tomorrow’s legacy. Wayne State athletic department of today. Our achievements, be it measured on the field of competition, or A few weeks ago, we welcomed back the best of the best from these in less obvious attributes (like hard work, sacrifice, determination, and short 90 years of basketball. The top ten men’s basketball players were perseverance), helped to shape lives and became guiding examples selected by online voting and in-house balloting at games. The likes to meet the challenges of the future. Obviously, not everyone won a of the honorees had never been assembled before – George Brown (a championship while at the corner of Cass and Warren, but everyone, in member of the NCAA Sweet Sixteen team), George Duncan (single game one way or another, built the foundation of what we are today, and what points leader with 50 in 1960), Tony Goins (record holder for career field we will become, because of their commitment. goals and career three pointers), Artie Johnson (all-time career leader Interestingly, only six days after that first basketball game, another in steals and assists), Marty Letzmann (among the all-time leaders in Detroit “legend” was born some ninety years ago – Ernie Harwell. If Mr. scoring, free throws and rebounding), Russell Lightbody (a three-time Harwell has been the face of major league baseball around here, WSU captain who led the nation in scoring in 1923-24), Grady Lowry (one of has been the face of City athletics for just as remarkable a period of WSU’s all time best in field goals made, free throws made, blocked shots time. And although a little worn, and maybe even showing an occasional and steals), Raheem Muhammad (in four years led WSU to 80 victories “laugh line”, we still look good, because of you who have been a part of and was the GLIAC Player of the Year), Charlie Primas (the first player our family for the past 90 years. Welcome home…again.

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pierre brown dave croskey football baseball

Pierre Brown was a four- David Croskey earned year Wayne State University five letters (four years football letterwinner (1998- in baseball and one in 2001) as a wide receiver. basketball) in his Wayne Brown, a native of West State athletic career. Bloomfield, was WSU’s top A native of Fraser, he receiver his final three seasons earning Associated Press was a switch-hitting infielder converted to outfielder that Little All-American and Third Team honors following his junior helped the Tartars to three consecutive GLIAC titles in 1980- season in which he set school records with 66 receptions 81-82. for 1,492 yards and 17 touchdowns. He had at least 100 In his rookie campaign, he led the team in stolen bases receiving yards in nine contests including a season-high 10 while playing errorless defense. The following season he led receptions for 232 yards and three touchdowns on Oct. 14, the squad in both runs scored (31) and stolen bases (21) to 2000, against Hillsdale. earn Second Team All-GLIAC honors. A two-time All-GLIAC First Team selection (2000, 2001) Elected captain in 1981, Croskey batted .303 while playing and an Honorable Mention All-GLIAC pick in 1999, Brown in all 39 games. He led the Tartars in runs (45), walks (35) holds the WSU career records for receiving yards (3,138) and stolen bases (39), setting the school record and placing and touchdown receptions (37). He ranked third in all- amongst the nation’s leaders on a per attempt basis, a mark purpose yards (3,352) by the time he concluded his collegiate which remains one of the finest in the country. career. Brown also held the WSU all-time mark for points The returning co-captain earned First Team All-GLIAC and touchdowns until this past season. accolades after batting .336 and leading the team in runs Following his playing career at WSU, Brown signed a free (48), walks (39) and breaking his own stolen base mark with agent contract with the Detroit Lions in 2002. In 2003 he had 43 including a streak of 51 straight over two seasons. 22 catches for 286 yards and a touchdown in NFL Europe Croskey was the school record holder for career runs with the Berlin Thunder. scored (131) for 23 years, while his 112 career stolen bases A 2004 WSU graduate with a degree in criminal justice, mark has been the standard for over 25 years and is 39 Brown is currently working with the Department of Veterans ahead of the second place total at WSU. Affairs. He also earned a letter in basketball while playing in 17 games during the 1981-82 campaign. A 1982 WSU graduate with a degree in accounting, Croskey is the founder of a Certified Public Accounting firm and is actively involved in the community and charitable causes. He resides in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Andrea and their six children.

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Neil Hick was a four- Monique Johnson was a year fencing letterwinner four-year basketball varsity (1980-83) at Wayne State letterwinner (1988-93) at University. Wayne State University. Hick, a native of Johnson, a graduate Australia, received an NCAA of Detroit Osborn High post-graduate scholarship and completed his master’s in School, was the 1988-89 GLIAC Freshman of the Year after education in 1984. averaging 12.4 points per game and finishing second on the The 1982 NCAA individual national champion in men’s team in assists (60), steals (55) and blocks (10). sabre, Hick was a member of three national championship The following season she earned Second Team All-GLIAC teams in 1980-82-83. honors after starting all 28 contests and averaging 15.4 In his freshman season he compiled a 27-6 record and points per game. The 5-6 guard scored in double figures 22 was the Great Lakes Region individual sabre champion for times and recorded 143 assists. the first of three consecutive seasons. After missing all but the first two games of the 1990- In his national championship year, Hick recorded a 30-1 91 season due to an injury, Johnson started 22 games the mark, and followed that with another 30 victories in 1982- following season and led the Tartars with 95 assists and 59 83. steals, while averaging 11.5 points per game. A 1982 WSU graduate with a degree in education, Hick is As a co-captain in 1992-93 she started all 25 games and currently coaching fencing in addition to teaching at Kardinia finished second on the squad with 339 points and 44 steals International College. He was the manager of the Australian while leading the team in assists (79) and blocks (10). team from 2000 until 2004 and has coached at both junior WSU’s all-time leading scorer with 1,439 points, she also and senior World Titles. holds the school record for career field goals made at 568. She currently ranks among WSU’s best in games played (4th/109), assists (4th/382), free throws made (6th/220), and rebounds (10th/540). A 2003 WSU graduate with a degree in marketing, Johnson is currently working for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in the Customer Service Department supporting the Provider community as a Team Leader. She has been with the Blues for nearly 15 years.

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john miele courtney noble baseball softball

John Miele was a four- Courtney Noble was year Wayne State baseball a four-year Wayne State letterwinner (1996-99). softball letterwinner (1996- Miele, a Melvindale High 99),. School graduate, was a two- A native of Kalamazoo, time First Team All-GLIAC Noble was a four-time First selection (1998-99) who was also selected GLIAC Player of Team All-GLIAC selection. She batted .332 as a senior while the Year following his senior season in which he batted .424, leading the squad with 12 doubles and three triples. second in the GLIAC in 51 games. That season he led the A two-time Great Lakes Region First Team first baseman, squad in doubles (21) and total bases (118) while compiling Noble batted .424 as a junior while setting school records for more walks (25) than strikeouts (16). runs scored (47) and walks (24) in a season. The walks total A three-time GLIAC Player of the Week selection as a is still a WSU single-season record. junior, Miele batted .369 in 44 games with five home runs and In her sophomore campaign, Noble batted .390 with 17 39 runs batted in. As the First Team All-League catcher, he doubles, 102 total bases and 23 walks. She led the 1996 helped WSU to a GLIAC title while ranking third in conference squad in hitting with a .365 average. batting with a .427 mark. At the time of her graduation, Noble held the school As a sophomore, Miele batted .385 with 36 RBI in 44 records for career games played (225), doubles (57), total games and was selected Second Team All-League at bases (385) and walks (76), while ranking second in runs catcher. (156), slugging percentage (.564) and on-base percentage Miele, a four-year starter, finished his Tartar career first (.447), third in at bats (682), hits (256), batting average (.375) overall in games played (178), at bats (552), hits (200), and home runs (18), fourth in runs batted in (119), and fifth doubles (44), RBI (154), extra-base hits (62) and total bases in triples (9). (294) while ranking second in runs scored (116). He finished A 1999 WSU graduate with a degree in education, Noble with 14 home runs, 61 walks and a career batting average is currently a teacher and coach in the metro-Detroit area. of .362. A WSU graduate in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and again in 2003 with a master’s degree in business administration, Miele currently resides in St. Augustine, Fla. with his wife Melissa.

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Baseball Squad Sets Sights on GLIAC Tournament and More

The 2007 Wayne State baseball team won 10 more “These guys are as good as anybody in our league,” Brennan Catholic). The junior left-hander went 3-3 last games than the previous season and matched its total of says Alexander. “Their talent lies a little bit higher season and held opposing batters to a .233 average, GLIAC victories from the 2006 campaign to finish in fifth than the norm. Through hard work and their previous third-best on the staff. place. Despite what many would consider a successful experience, I think they’re going to do very well for us.” “Dane has exceptional movement and at times he year, however, the squad did not necessarily meet all of Charlie Dunneback (Lansing, Mich./Grand Ledge) is can dominate. As a lefty who can throw 88 miles per the goals set by head coach Jay Alexander. looking to make a return to his third base position after hour, he’s putting up draft-type numbers. He just needs “Last season wasn’t necessarily one of disappointment injuring his shoulder seven games into last season. He to maintain it.” or underachievement, but we felt like something was batted .383 for Grand Rapids Community College in Junior transfer John Kessick (Niles, Mich.) and missing,” says Alexander. 2006 on his way to selections to All-Conference, All- freshman Tyler Loehr (Brighton, Mich.) are expected One thing that was missing was a berth in the GLIAC Region, and All-World Series Tournament teams. to bolster the rotation even further. Selected by the postseason tournament, a position the Warriors had Infielders Matthew Williams (Detroit, Mich./Royal Oak Atlanta Braves in the 47th round (1412th overall) of the earned each of the previous three years. The fourth and Shrine) and Caleb Dalman (Hudsonville, Mich.) helped June 2006 amateur entry final seed went to Mercyhurst, which at 17-11 had two fill the void on the left side last season. Williams batted draft, Kessick posted an fewer conference losses than Wayne State. .282 and led the team in sacrifice bunts (8), while Dalman 8-5 record with a 2.66 “We learned a lot about our team last year, some batted .253, scored 23 runs, and was hit by a pitch 14 ERA and 72 strikeouts good and some bad.” times, a team-high and second-most in the GLIAC. in 74.1 innings with Lake WSU has 16 letterwinners returning for the 2008 John Skaggs (Adrian, Mich.), who hit at a .319 clip Michigan College last campaign including a solid core of position players led by with 11 RBI and played error-free baseball in 32 games season, garnering First ABCA Preseason All-Americans Derek Ranck (Clarkston, a year ago, is the top contender for the vacancy at Team All-MCCAA as well Mich.) and Tony Hines (Detroit, Mich./Mumford), as well first base left by four-year starter Jon Weisman who as NJCAA All-Region as 2007 GLIAC Freshman of the Year Ryan LaPensee graduated last spring. honors. (LaSalle, Ont./St. Thomas of Villanova). Additional depth will come from utility player Scott “Kessick knows how Anthony Bass Ranck finished with the second-highest batting Martin (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer), who started at five to pitch,” says Alexander. average (.403) on the team and eighth-best in the different positions last season; Tim George (Quincy, “He’s going to fit right in.” GLIAC during the 2007 season. He had a team- and Mich.), a senior who sat out the 2007 campaign after Loehr went a combined 19-5 over his last two seasons conference-best 73 hits receiving a medical redshirt; and Michael Wiseman at Brighton High School and batted over .340 both years. and, in addition to earning (White Lake, Mich./Lakeland), a redshirt freshman who He played in back-to-back Division I state semifinals with All-GLIAC and All-Region will compete with Cunningham for playing time behind the Bulldogs. accolades, was named the plate. “Tyler has an explosive fastball and a will to win,” says WSU’s Most Valuable Newcomers whom Alexander hopes will make a Alexander. Player. significant impact on the field and in the lineup include While the Warriors open the 2008 season Feb. 23- Hines, an All-GLIAC transfers Drew Churchward (Ann Arbor, Mich./Pioneer) 24 at the GLIAC/GLVC Challenge, hosted by Northern and All-Region honoree and Adam Kaminski (Clinton Twp., Mich./Mt. Clemens). Kentucky, they won’t play a game in Detroit until April in 2007, hit .355 last Churchward arrived at WSU last year after two 5 against Hillsdale. Wayne State will be at home for 21 season and led the squad seasons with Butte College, but could not play due to of its final 29 games, including 17 of its final 19, and its in on base percentage NCAA transfers rules. He hit .299 with a .454 slugging home docket will feature league powerhouses Grand Derek Ranck (.462), runs scored (48), percentage in 2006 and was named to the Golden Valley Valley State (April 19-20) and Ashland (May 3-4). RBI (51), triples (4), total All-Conference Team as a designated hitter. “It seems Grand Valley and Ashland are the top two bases (115), and walks (30). He also smacked 11 home “With Churchward’s versatility, he’s going to be for us in the league every year, but I’m looking to change that.” runs, two shy of the school record. what a “sixth man” is in basketball, in that he’ll compete The road to the GLIAC Tournament will not be an An Honorable Mention All-GLIAC selection, LaPensee for a spot and be available to give guys a rest,” says easy one, as the challenges of playing in an elite league led the Warriors in batting average (.406) and stolen Alexander. “He’s fast, smart, and gives us a valuable are coupled with a difficult non-conference schedule. Of bases (16), and finished second on the team in runs left-handed bat.” WSU’s 56 games this season, 48 are against regional scored (45) a year ago. Kaminski batted .397 with 37 RBI and a team-high 12 opponents, four of which – GVSU, Ashland, Saginaw Brett Witczak (Hudsonville, Mich.) and Matt doubles for Macomb C.C. a year ago. He also went 2-6 Valley State, and non-conference foe Southern Indiana Cunningham (Gregory, Mich./Chelsea), who along with on the mound with 32 strikeouts in 45.1 innings. – made it to the NCAA Regional last year. Ranck and LaPensee were recipients of the Rawlings/ “Adam is a two-way guy. He’s going to vie for our Moreover, Southern Indiana went on to the NCAA ABCA North Central Region “Golden Glove” award for closer position, but could see some time in the outfield World Series, a tournament eventually won by the outstanding defense, help round out a senior class with or as a DH.” University of Tampa – which WSU will visit March 15- plenty of firepower as well as defensive skills. From a pitching standpoint Alexander is, “much more 16. Witczak batted .347 with 61 hits (second-most on the confident than I’ve ever been.” The staff is led by junior “If we’re fortunate enough to make it to the Regional team), 37 RBI, and 37 runs scored while committing just Anthony Bass (Trenton, Mich.), a 2007 All-GLIAC First or even the World Series, we will have played teams who three errors in 176 chances at second base (.983). He Team selection. He led the Warriors (and tied for the have been there,” says Alexander. “My ultimate goal is also helped turn 18 of the team’s 33 double plays. GLIAC lead) with eight victories, finished second in the not only to get to the World Series, but win it. I want us Cunningham, a catcher and two-year team co-captain, conference in innings pitched (77.1) and third with a 3.38 to be prepared so that, if we’re good enough, it’s going had just two errors all season (.989) and batted .260 with ERA during the regular season. to happen.” 25 hits, 13 walks, and five doubles while matching his Alexander feels that the biggest sleeper in the WSU career-high with 16 runs batted in. baseball program is Dane Little (Windsor, Ont./F.J.

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 WARRIOR WITHIN Softball Preview

Veteran Softball Team Ready to Defend GLIAC Title

Gary Bryce enters his 27th year at the would like both to improve their consistency. We “They all bring something to the table,” said helm of the Warrior softball program with high have three good throwers and they know they are Bryce. “LeClair has great quickness and covers expectations, as 14 letterwinners return from his all going to play.” a lot of ground.” 2007 squad which captured the GLIAC regular- Abel had a 9-5 record and a streak where she Boxberger was an All-GLIAC Honorable season title (15-5), was the co-GLIAC overall won six straight decisions. She tossed a one-hit Mention team selection in 2007 after batting champion, and advanced to the third day of the shutout of Ferris State in GLIAC regular-season .318 and starting 57 games. Guzman started 11 NCAA Great Lakes Regional tournament. title clinching game. Warkentien, who pitched times total at all three outfield positions a year Of the 14 returnees, there are six in both the 19.2 innings a year ago while also seeing time ago. Teller also started at all three positions and senior and junior classes along with sophomores in the outfield and as a designated player, won played errorless defense. Nicole Abel (Kitchener, Ont.) and Stephanie three games and had a staff-best 2.33 ERA in 66 Maiorana and junior Katie Golub (Lansing, LeClair (Kitchener, Ont.). innings as a freshman in 2006. Mich.) both saw limited action last season. In addition, Bryce and assistant coach Pat Kent “Molly is not going to sneak up on anybody this have added infielder Jaci Banton (Richmond Hill, year,” added Bryce. “Nicole threw well in the fall Ont.) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania against Michigan State and beat Ferris State 4- and catcher Rachel Spaccarotelli (Ray, Mich.), a 0.” freshman from Romeo High School. The other end of the WSU battery will see Leading the list of returnees is senior All- senior Sarah Berry (Acton, Ont.) and Spaccarotelli American Molly Yetman (Cambridge, Ont.), handling most of the duties. Berry was voted to who compiled a 24-5 mark with a school-record the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region First Team in 300 strikeouts (the previous mark was 205 set 2007 as an outfielder because current student by Amy Thiede in 2000) and a 0.65 earned-run assistant coach Sarah Kish was handling the average in over 195 innings. The GLIAC Player catching duties. Berry batted .361 a year ago with 37 RBI and a .399 on-base percentage. Senior Lindsey Perry (Taylor, Mich.), who was also selected to the NFCA All-Great Lakes Region First Team in 2007, has started 109 games at first base. She hit .349 with 10 home runs and a .614 slugging percentage last season. “Both Sarah and Lindsey have done a great job Lindsey Perry for us,” commented Bryce. “They both performed very well last year.” “I’ve always felt our goal was to win the Junior Lisa Seymour (Davison, Mich.), an All- league,” said Bryce. “When you play in a league, GLIAC Honorable Mention selection a year ago, you should try and win the league. I would moves from shortstop to second base, a position definitely like to win the NCAAs. If you are going she played in 2006. to make it to the College World Series you need Banton is slated to start at shortstop. She to play good competition. That is why we are started 42 games in 2007 at IUP, all but one at playing (school such as) Florida Southern, SIU- shortstop. Edwardsville, Lock Haven and Shippensburg. If At the hot corner will be senior Robyn Haig you can’t compete with these schools, then you Sarah Berry (Waterloo, Ont.) and junior Amanda Van’t Wout shouldn’t go to nationals. The GLIAC is very (Guelph, Ont.). Haig has a .302 career batting tough overall. There are a lot of teams that could of the Year and Great Lakes Region Pitcher of the average, while Van’t Wout made 50 starts in 2007 win it this year.” Year, Yetman was also named to the Daktronics at three different positions (35 RF, 11 2B, 4 DP). If everything falls into place this season, the All-America Second Team as well as the NFCA Bryce has many options when it comes to the Warriors could qualify for the NCAA tournament All-America Third Team. outfield. Seniors Meredith Boxberger (Plymouth, for the third straight year and the fifth time in the “You win with pitching,” stated Bryce. “We Mich.) and Laura Guzman (Royal Oak, Mich.) are last seven seasons. Once qualifying is complete, hope Molly is able to have another good season. joined by juniors Sarah Teller (Chesterfield Twp., anything can happen in the NCAA regionals. Abel and Lauren Warkentien (East China, Mich.) Mich.), Laura Maiorana (Clinton Twp., Mich.) and both pitched some good games last year but we Van’t Wout along with LeClair.

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Women’s Tennis Looks to Continue Streak of NCAA Appearances

After qualifying for the NCAA tournament three straight “The freshmen do not have any experience in playing north and needs to have a .500 record plus be ranked in seasons (2005-06-07), 19-year head coach Sheila Snyder doubles. They have no concept of doubles play. In the top eight schools in the region in order to qualify for the knew the 2007-08 campaign would be a challenging one singles, they were tough and improved,” added Snyder. NCAA tournament slated for the first weekend in May. after graduating five student-athletes last May including “We got a heck of a lot better in singles and in doubles Snyder, who earned her 150th coaching victory with the top four singles players. throughout the fall, but we are not anywhere we have to be WSU’s 8-1 triumph over Saginaw Valley on Sept. 21, 2007, This year’s squad has just two returning letterwinners to be competitive in doubles in our conference. They work hopes the experience gained during the fall season will – junior Sargam Bhatt (Canton, Mich.) and sophomore hard and they are getting better. I can’t ask for a harder lead to more victories in the spring and a fourth consecutive Meghan Luzod (Royal Oak, Mich.) – four freshmen and working group of girls and they all have a great attitude.” trip to the NCAA tournament. a transfer. Gill compiled an 11-4 mark at first singles and was “Last year I was coaching all the seniors,” said Snyder. ranked 11th in the region after the fall season in singles woMen’s TENNIS 2008 Schedule “Unfortunately this year I am on the opposite side of the play. She also earned First Team All-GLIAC honors, the fence.” only Warrior honored with all-league accolades. Mar. 7 vs. Saint Mary’s^ TBA The Warriors compiled a 6-7 overall mark during their “Sharon had a lot of tournament experience before Mar. 8 vs. St. Cloud State^ TBA fall season including a 4-5 conference ledger but took college compared to the rest of the freshmen. The whole Mar. 9 vs. Bentley^ TBA fourth place in the conference tournament with a 5-2 win team made leaps and bounds of improvement from the Mar. 10 vs. Indianapolis^ TBA over Ashland, a 5-0 loss to Grand Valley and a narrow first match until the end of the conference tournament.” Mar. 11 vs. Adelphi^ TBA 5-4 setback to Michigan Tech in a five-and-a-half hour Rookie Deby Correa (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) had a 9- Mar. 13 vs. SIU-Edwardsville^ TBA marathon in the third-place match. 4 mark at No. 5 singles to earn the second-most singles Mar. 23 vs. Lake Superior State TBA “We should have had third place (in the GLIAC wins on the team in the fall. Freshman Jennifer Bradford at Saginaw Valley State TBA Tournament) but we are just young and inexperienced. (Detroit, Mich.) won four matches at No. 4 singles. Apr. 10 at Tiffin TBA We got nervous and tight, and MTU had veteran players, Wayne State, as a team, was ranked sixth in the region May 8-10 NCAA Regionals TBA seniors and juniors, that have played.” at the conclusion of the fall season behind Northwood, Campus Sites WSU struggled in doubles play all fall as the second Drury, Grand Valley, Indianapolis and Michigan Tech. May 14-17 NCAA Championships TBA and third flights combined to go 8-18. The No. 1 doubles The Warriors have six matches on their spring break Houston, Texas tandem of freshmen Sharon Gill (Windsor, Ont.) and trip to Orlando including a March 10 match versus ^Orlando, Fla. All times Eastern Milena Vuksanovic (Pancevo, Serbia) went 8-7 overall. Indianapolis. WSU will then play at least three matches up

Men’s Tennis Has High Expectations For 2008

Second-year head coach Dennis Royal, who guided his “Felipe Fonseca (Sao Paulo, Brazil) sat out last year Warriors will be participating in the NCAA tournament for 2007 team to the second round of the NCAA tournament, due to injury but he’s healthy and ready to go. Chris the fourth time in five years the first weekend in May. is looking for an even better season this spring. Green (Macomb, Mich.) is back this year after sitting out WSU was ranked fifth in the Great Lakes Region “With the addition of a few new players I feel we can a year. He is always giving 100% and he’s looking to give in the final fall rankings. The top eight schools in the improve on what we did last year,” commented Royal. “I whatever is needed in singles or doubles.” region qualify for the NCAA tournament. Individually both also feel that we can make a big impact with our doubles Johan Maubacq (Bussy St. Georges, France) is Maubacq and Marenaud were among the top 15 singles this year. Our goal this year is to finish higher in the GLIAC another new addition to the team. “With the power in his players in the region. and also do better at the NCAA Championships.” game he will be challenge for a top spot this year. He’s fun Returning to the squad is sophomore Antoine Marenaud to watch,” commented Royal. (Bordeaux, France), who was named the GLIAC Freshman “Marlon Leone (Holly, Mich.) is also new to the squad Men’s TENNIS 2008 Schedule of the Year in 2007 by the league coaches. Marenaud was this year and he will be a big addition to the team. His Feb. 2 at Illinois-Chicago 7:00 PM also named to the All-GLIAC First Team. He was 9-8 at consistency is just what the team needs. Feb. 3 at Chicago State 4:00 PM No. 1 singles, while also earning nine victories at first “Eric Szydlowski (Canton, Mich.) is also new this year. Feb. 15 at Indianapolis 5:00 PM doubles with partner Donavon Mitchell. He brings us the speed we were lacking. I’m looking for big Feb. 16 vs. Bellarmine (@UIndy) 1:00 PM “Antoine, after having played in the top spot last year, things out of this freshman,” added Royal. Feb. 24 at Kalamazoo 2:00 PM has matured and is looking to improve on his record this In the lone outside competition in the fall, both Mar. 19 FINDLAY* 1:00 PM year,” added Royal. Marenaud and Maubacq advanced to the singles round of Mar. 21 MICHIGAN TECH* 12:00 PM “Donavon is all healed and ready to go. Donnie has 16 at the ITA Regional. Mar. 22 LAKE SUPERIOR* 2:00 PM worked on his consistency and improved his serve. He The spring season started in early February with Mar. 29 at Toledo 7:00 PM should be a force to be reckoned with this year.” matches at Illinois-Chicago and Chicago State. The Mar. 30 MERCYHURST* 12:00 PM Mitchell won 10 matches at second singles to earn Warriors have five home matches starting with a March 19 Apr. 4 at Grand Valley* 3:30 PM Second Team All-GLIAC accolades a year ago. visit from Findlay. The Oiler match is the first of three in Apr. 5 at Ferris State* 1:00 PM “Alejandro Gomez Martinez (Comitan Chiapas, Mexico) four days as Michigan Tech (March 21) and Lake Superior Apr. 14 NORTHWOOD* 1:00 PM had the best record in singles (14-3) and doubles (10-8) (March 22) also travel to Motown. Apr. 19-20 GLIAC Tournament TBA last year. He is a tough competitor and is always willing The following weekend WSU plays at Toledo (March Midland, Mich. to give 100%.” Gomez Martinez also was voted to the 29) before hosting Mercyhurst (March 30). Wayne State May 8-10 NCAA Regionals TBA All-GLIAC Second Team in 2007. visits Grand Valley (April 4) and Ferris State (April 5) Campus Sites Kevin Turnbull (Shelby Twp., Mich.) compiled a 10-5 before concluding the regular-season with a home match May 14-17 NCAA Championships TBA mark at No. 6 singles in his rookie campaign. “He has vs. Northwood on April 14. Houston, Texas matured his game over the summer. With the improvement The GLIAC tournament is scheduled for April 19-20 *GLIAC match All times Eastern of his serve over the summer Kevin will definitely be one to at the Midland Tennis Center. If Royal receives what he HOME MATCHES at Sports Club of West Bloomfield watch this season,” said Royal. is looking for – a better national finish than 2007 – the

 WARRIOR WITHIN Alumni - Where Are They Now?

WSU Tennis Alum Pledges Gift For New Courts

For WSU and tennis alumnus Darrell Phillips, it’s as if he “We left after dinner and were in the van starting down the has never left the University. entrance ramp to the expressway when I realized that I had “I received a fantastic education at Wayne where I spent forgotten my hat,” he continued. “I yelled, ‘Coach! Coach! four terrific years of being a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi My hat! I gotta get my hat!’ Coach Mulhauser backed up on fraternity and playing varsity tennis. The experiences that I the ramp and turned around so I could get my hat. That’s had playing competitively are memories that are life-long and what I call a very good coach – looking after his players. He those in which I think about quite often. They were always was a terrific guy. We had a great time with him.” enjoyable,” said Phillips. “It’s one of the best times of my life. One of his proudest moments at Wayne was when he was Because of that education and those enjoyable memories, I voted best and most versatile athlete by his fraternity, Alpha just want to give Wayne something in return.” Sigma Phi. Phillips graduated from Wayne State in 1959 with That is why Phillips has pledged $10,000 to name one of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration the new tennis courts in his honor. It is a legacy that spans Management. He later ended up getting his Master of Arts almost 50 years of fond memories. degree in Education as well. Phillips grew up in Highland Park. He played varsity tennis He taught at Birmingham Groves and Seaholm High all four years in high school and was the captain for two years. Schools for 20 years and coached the girls’ varsity tennis He received a partial scholarship when he attended Wayne team at Groves for 10 years. His teams won three league and worked 25-30 hours a week on the campus parking lots championships and placed fifth, seventh, and eighth in the to put himself through college. Class A state finals. Phillips played tennis from 1955-58, and in that span Phillips currently resides in Ann Arbor with his wife, the Tartars were the President Athletic Conference (PAC) Nancy. In his spare time he loves watching all sports as well champions all three years while Phillips also won the as his jazz music collection which he has enjoyed since high championships at No. 4 singles and No.3 doubles. school. The couple also loves traveling to places such as Las “Don Brown and I played No. 2 doubles against University Vegas, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco. “There’s just of Detroit, our big arch rival, and set an NCAA record by so much to do in these cities,” he said. He and Nancy also playing the longest match in NCAA history. The one set enjoy fine dining at many of the nice restaurants in the area was 25-23 (a total of 48 games),” he said. “That was the as well as on vacation. deciding match to give us the 4-3 victory against University With his planned gift, Phillips will become a member of of Detroit.” the University’s prestigious Anthony Wayne Society. Gifts When asked about his tennis coach, Fred Mulhauser, by alumni and friends can make a positive impact in many he told a story about his senior year after they won ways on Wayne State University. Carefully planning your league championship and everyone won their individual investment in the Athletic Department can stretch the value championships as well. of your gift, enabling you to do much more for our athletic “We were so happy that Coach Mulhauser took us to a programs than you may think possible. really nice restaurant to celebrate. I have always really liked You can give through a bequest in a will or trust, a clothes and had recently purchased a straw hat that I wore charitable gift annuity or remaining assets in your retirement everywhere,” he said. “Of course I came to the restaurant fund. For more information on the many ways to support the with my hat. I had to put it on the table next to us because Athletic Department, contact Angela Ruth at (313) 577-0587 there was no room for it on the table. or [email protected].

 90 Foundation Alumni Events WARRIOR WITHIN

The Wayne State University Department of Athletics announced its all-time top 10 men’s and women’s basketball players as selected in online voting and at Warrior basketball games earlier this season. The men were honored at a ceremony Jan. 25 as the Warriors hosted Gannon University, while the women were unveiled duing the Feb. 16 contest against Grand Valley State in conjunction with WSU’s participation in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s “Think Pink” program for breast cancer awareness. MEN WOMEN

George R. Brown Mary Carney (1953-1957) (1974-77)

George “Baby” Duncan Pearly Cunningham (1954-1960) (1982-86) This commemorative desk piece is your free Tony Goins Lori Januszkiewicz gift when you join the 90 Foundation (1995-1998) (1982-84)

for a pledge of ninety dollars ($90) Art Johnson Monique Johnson (1988-1992) (1988-93)

Each sport at Wayne State University will be hosting an alumni event as part of the 90 Marty Letzmann Delonda Little year (1918-2008) celebration of WSU athletics. For more details on these events as they (1963-1967) (1991-95) are announced, visit www.wsuathletics.com and click on the 90 Foundation logo. Russell Lightbody Pam Mahoney Sport Date Event Details (1921-1924) (1987-89) Men’s Basketball Jan. 24 All-Time Top 10 Announced Women’s Basketball Feb. 16 All-Time Top 10 Announced / Think Pink Grady Lowry Keneisha Moss Women’s Hockey Feb. 22 “Drain the Lake” - Beat Mercyhurst (1983-87) (2001-03) Baseball April 19 Doubleheader vs. Grand Valley State Golf June 20 TBA Raheem Muhammad Liz O’Brien M/W Cross Country Aug. 13 TBA (1982-1986) (1980-84) M/W Tennis Sept. 10 Tennis Reunion Football Sept. 13 Tartar/Warrior Day Charles Primas Mary Rogers Softball Sept. 14 Alumni Game (1951-1954) (1988-92) Volleyball Sept. 27 Alumni Reunion M/W Swimming & Diving Oct. 10 Alumni Meet Robert Solomon Jodi Young M/W Fencing Dec. 7 Istvan Danosi/Michigan Open (1970-1973) (2002-04)

Wayne State Athletics would like to thank the following individuals who have contributed to the 90 Foundation*

Rob & Pam Fournier Nathan Franckowiak David Overly Bill & Kimberly Avery Greg Gargulinski Jennifer A. Parks Don Baron Glen & Sara Germain Dennis Purgatori Michael Bellovich Bernard & Jean Goldstein Rodney & Marie Raetzke Greg Boerner Tom Gorman Mitch Ritter Tom Bomberski Joe & Kristen Gough Angela Ruth David W. Borgman Matthew & Dawn Hansen Dennis & Gail Schaefer Conklin Bray Mike & Kimberlei Horn Ken Semelsberger Steve & Zann Breen Robert & Deborah Jackson Lillian Sizick Fred Cavataio Huston Julian Bruce & Jeanne Stevenson Michael & Sora Chan Leonard & Mary Kawecki John Walus Jason and Beci Clark Caroline Krynak William & Linda Watt Michael Cornelia Robert Mabarak Jeff & Christy Weiss William & Patricia Cravens Glen Maiden Larry & Fran Weiss Joseph & Patricia D’Avanzo Gordon & Jo Ann Martin Claude Williams Wrex Diem Sam McCray, Jr. Reverend Terrence Woods Paris & Carol DiSanto Crear Mitchell Gregory Zemenick, MD PC Steve Domzalski Fred & Irene Mulhauser Jeffrey Evans J. Jay Myers *As of Feb. 14, 2008

 WARRIOR WITHIN Fall 2007 Academic Honor Roll

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S HONOR ROLL COACH’S HONOR ROLL (TERM GPA 3.50+) (TERM GPA 3.00-3.49)

Baseball Baseball Daniel Baird R-So. Kinesiology Brampton, Ont. Anthony Bass Jr. Finance Trenton, Mich. Brady Cooper So. Secondary Education Allen Park, Mich. Drew Churchward R-Jr. Public Relations Ann Arbor, Mich. Matt Cunningham GS Gregory, Mich. Charlie Dunneback R-Jr. Mgmt. Information Systems Lansing, Mich. Caleb Dalman So. Secondary Education Hudsonville, Mich. Tim George Sr. Management Quincy, Mich. Dane Little Jr. Special Education Windsor, Ont. Tyler Hill So. Secondary Education Mississauga, Ont. Tyler Loehr Fr. Dentistry Brighton, Mich. Ryan LaPensee Fr. Dentistry LaSalle, Ont. Phil Swanson Fr. Liberal Arts & Science Rochester Hills, Mich. Ben Magsig Fr. Pre-Medicine Okemos, Mich. Michael Wiseman R-Fr. Accounting White Lake, Mich. Justin Mazur R-So. Criminal Justice Macomb, Mich. Brett Witczak Sr. Secondary Education Hudsonville, Mich. Derek Ranck R-Jr. Electrical Engineering Clarkston, Mich. John Skaggs R-Fr. Secondary Education Adrian, Mich. MEN’S BASKETBALL Bryan Smothers Fr. Social Work Pontiac, Mich. Men’s Basketball Emanuel Carter Jr. Pre-Medicine Detroit, Mich. Women’s Basketball Lorenzo McClelland Jr. Interdisciplinary Studies Oak Park, Mich. Kim Gear # Jr. Elementary Education Watervliet, Mich. Chelsea Kouri Fr. Pharmacy Clarkston, Mich. Women’s Basketball Nicole Rogers Sr. Finance Lansing, Mich. CHEERLEADING Magalie Anthouard Sr. Biological Sciences Farmington, Mich. CHEERLEADING Tara Hixson Jr. Psychology Madison Heights, Mich. Justin Crutchfield Tiffany Jarois * Sr. Biological Sciences Honors White Lake, Mich. Kristin Endres Jr. Art East China, Mich. Dana McKissic Sr. Elementary Education Southfield, Mich. Deanne Molema Katie Meyer Sr. Elementary Education Livonia, Mich. Ashley Moore Sara Plesha Sr. Mathematics Taylor, Mich. Ashley Rocca So. Psychology Brownstown, Mich.

Men’s Cross Country Men’s Cross Country Vince Bechard So. Accounting Dearborn, Mich. Chris Johnson Fr. Computer Science Oak Park, Mich. Kevin Christensen Sr. Accounting Battle Creek, Mich. Abdullah Saleh R-Jr. Accounting Dearborn, Mich. Nick Krol Fr. Art Bloomfield Hills, Mich. John Wurfel Fr. Pre-Medicine Harrison Township, Mich. Dave Lucas Sr. Art Dearborn, Mich. Pat Webster Fr. Pre-Medicine Sterling Heights, Mich. Women’s Cross Country Kara Kessler Sr. Physical Therapy Ionia, Mich. Women’s Cross Country Kristi Werner Fr. Psychology East Jordan, Mich. Tracy Egnatuk GS Albion, Mich. Lauren Kessler Fr. Pre-Osteopathy Ionia, Mich. Men’s Fencing Annie Magin Fr. Liberal Arts & Science Richland, Mich. Joe Fresard Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Slava Zingerman So. Engineering Ashkelon, Israel Men’s Fencing Michal Brichacek * R-So. Chemistry Windsor, Ont. Women’s Fencing Jakub Gibczynski Fr. Biological Sciences Lodz, Poland Sam Barc R-Fr. Undecided Clinton Township, Mich. Rachel Broderick Fr. Undecided Fraser, Mich. Women’s Fencing Justyna Konczalska Sr. Journalism Innsbruck, Austria Emanuela Bercea R-Fr. Biological Sciences Honors Dearborn, Mich. Persida Popa R-Fr. Biological Sciences Honors Dearborn, Mich. Desiree Kelly Fr. Art Ferndale, Mich. Zhenya Khilji Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Hamtramck, Mich. Football Natalie Molner Jr. Psychology Roseville, Mich. Athan Anagonye So. Pharmacy Southfield, Mich. Samantha Strassburg Fr. Nursing New Baltimore, Mich. James Cook R-Sr. Secondary Education Farmington Hills, Mich. William Douglas So. Criminal Justice Taylor, Mich. Football Matt Faulkner R-Fr. Management Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Andrew Bates R-Jr. Kinesiology Howell, Mich. Zach Gibbs So. Management Aurora, Colo. Troy Burrell Fr. Physical Therapy Port Huron, Mich. Luis Gomez R-Sr. Special Education Oxford, Mich. Guye Goodlow GS Secondary Education Detroit, Mich. Alan Guy Sr. Finance Rochester Hills, Mich. Dale Knuth R-Jr. Psychology Canton, Mich. Nick Haggerty Fr. Marketing Warren, Mich. Nolan Martin Jr. Kinesiology Berrien Springs, Mich. Ryan Jonik So. Pre-Medicine Canton, Mich. Mahmoud Mattan Jr. Management West Bloomfield, Mich. Josh Kaltsas Fr. Kinesiology Riverview, Mich. Matt Maus Fr. Physical Therapy Muskegon, Mich. Will Khoury Fr. Criminal Justice Canton, Mich. Ryan Moulding Fr. Engineering South Lyon, Mich. Jimmy Kinaia R-Fr. Pre-Medicine Troy, Mich. Greg Oberstaedt Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Whitmore Lake, Mich. Frank Lietke Sr. Finance Walled Lake, Mich. Kenny Schmidt R-Jr. Social Studies Education Waterford, Mich. Kenny Loney Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Novi, Mich. Brad Tucker R-Fr. Education Bay City, Mich. David Mastin Fr. Physical Therapy Flint, Mich. Zach Van Setters R-So. Marketing Rockford, Mich. Danny McKae Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Dearborn, Mich. Mike Moynihan Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Allen Park, Mich. Men’s Golf Chris Ratcliff R-Fr. Secondary Education Grand Rapids, Mich. Bryan Lynch * So. Engineering White Lake, Mich. John Rehberg R-Sr. Business Administration Livonia, Mich. Brian Rilley R-So. Marketing Taylor, Mich. Men’s Hockey Jon Robinson Fr. Secondary Education Livonia, Mich. Ryan Adams * Fr. Management Deloraine, Man. Ray Rocheleau R-So. Mgmt. Information Systems Newport, Mich. Brett Bothwell So. Accounting Red Deer, Alb. Brent Wisniewski R-So. Management Madison Heights, Mich. Mike Devoney Fr. Management Buffalo Grove, Ill. Steve Wisniewski Jr. Marketing Madison Heights, Mich. Dylan Exton Fr. Finance Calgary, Alb. Kyle Funkenhauser * Fr. Finance Windsor, Ont. Men’s Golf Jordan Inglis * Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. Joe Juszczyk R-So. Management Dearborn Heights, Mich. Chris Kushneriuk * Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Ottawa, Ont. Brock Meadows Fr. Finance Mission, B.C. Men’s Hockey Derek Punches * Jr. Management Manchester, Mich. Derek Bachynski Sr. Management Belle River, Ont. Eric Roman Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Southfield, Mich. Ryan Bernardi * Fr. Kinesiology Etobicoke, Ont. Tyler Ruel Fr. Management Port Alberni, B.C. Jordan Bonneville Fr. Accounting St. Agatha, Ont. Jeff Caister * So. Liberal Arts & Sciences Mississauga, Ont. Women’s Hockey Matt Krug Jr. Marketing Livonia, Mich. Chelsea Burnett So. Kinesiology Ridgeway, Ont. Phil Partyka Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Washington, Mich. Lindsay DiPietro Jr. Finance Manotick, Ont. Stavros Paskaris Sr. Marketing Dearborn, Mich. Christine Jefferson * So. Elementary Education Nepean, Ont. Kyle Richardson Fr. Finance San Jose, Calif. Ashley King * Sr. Finance Winnipeg, Man. Jeremy Tejchma Fr. Management Muskegon, Mich. Katrina Protopapas So. Kinesiology Chatham, Ont. Becky Sonn R-Jr. Kinesiology Waupaca, Wis. Women’s Hockey Tina Vanderhoeven * Jr. Kinesiology London, Ont. Emily Berzins Jr. Philosophy Fort McMurray, Alb. Melissa Boal Jr. Accounting Pakenham, Ont. Softball Jenny Cameron Sr. Marketing Cooper City, Fla. Jaci Banton So. Secondary Education Richmond Hill, Ont. Amanda Hungle Jr. Marketing Regina, Sask. Meredith Boxberger * Sr. Management Plymouth, Mich. Valery Turcotte Sr. Finance Jonquiere, Que. Robyn Haig Sr. Biological Sciences Waterloo, Ont. Danielle Wilson Sr. Psychology Gravenhurst, Ont. Casey Hanes Jr. Marketing Richmond, Va. Stephanie LeClair So. Criminal Justice Kitchener, Ont. Softball Laura Maiorana * Jr. Biological Sciences Clinton Twp., Mich. Nicole Abel So. Kinesiology Kitchener, Ont. Lindsey Perry * Sr. Biological Sciences Taylor, Mich. Amanda Van’t Wout Jr. Secondary Education Guelph, Ont. Lisa Seymour Jr. Marketing Davison, Mich. Molly Yetman Sr. Kinesiology Cambridge, Ont. Rachel Spaccarotelli Fr. Education Ray, Mich. Sarah Teller * Jr. Criminal Justice Chesterfield Twp., Mich. Men’s Swimming and Diving Lauren Warkentien Jr. Film East China, Mich. Matt Carlson Fr. Accounting Plymouth, Mich. A.J. Erard Sr. Public Relations Troy, Mich. MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING Alex Guymer Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Rochester Hills, Mich. Cauli Bedran So. Political Science Rio de Janiero, Brazil Jamal Roberts R-Jr. Management Detroit, Mich. Ben Dueweke Fr. Engineering Macomb, Mich. Sebastian Rzepa Jr. Civil Engineering Clinton Township, Mich. James Ekleberry So. Political Science Rochester Hills, Mich. Justin Shields So. Liberal Arts & Sciences Chesterfield, Mich. Sean Smith Jr. Education Auburn, Mich. Women’s Swimming and Diving Matt Victor Fr. Mechanical Engineering Chesterfield, Mich. Whitney Baker Sr. Psychology Trenton, Mich. Erika Barczak * Sr. Art Williamston, Mich. Women’s Swimming and Diving Natalia Buso Jr. Marketing Sao Paulo, Brazil Cassie Chetosky Fr. Biological Sciences Shelby Township, Mich. Julie Danaher Jr. Kinesiology Allen Park, Mich. Sara Franklin Fr. Political Science Caro, Mich. Melissa Duff * Jr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Howell, Mich. Meghan Jaworski Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences Dundee, Mich. Nicole Knoblock Fr. Special Education Macomb, Mich. Maria Johnston So. Liberal Arts & Sciences Harrison Township, Mich. Catherine Leix * Fr. Secondary Education Flint, Mich. Tiffanie Laforet Sr. Elementary Education Tecumseh, Ont. Laura Leix * So. Mechanical Engineering Flint, Mich. Jodi Scott R-Sr. Chemistry Windsor, Ont. Ashley St. Andrew So. Pharmacy Grand Rapids, Mich. Agata Zalewska R-Fr. Psychology Swietochlowice, Poland

MEN’S TENNIS MEN’S TENNIS Marlon Leone Fr. Political Science Holly, Mich. Alejandro Gomez Sr. Electrical Engineering Comitan Chiapas, Mexico Antoine Marenaud So. Management Bordeaux, France Johan Maubacq Fr. Engineering Bussy St. Georges, France Kevin Turnbull So. Liberal Arts & Sciences Shelby Township, Mich. Women’s Tennis Deby Correa Fr. Kinesiology Belo Horizonte, Brazil Women’s Tennis Meghan Luzod So. Journalism Royal Oak, Mich. Ashley Hooper Jr. Elementary Education Orangeville, Ont.

Volleyball Volleyball Katrina Bezak Fr. Pre-Medicine Milford, Mich. Katy Westenberg Fr. Psychology Milford, Mich. Meg Leone So. Biological Sciences Troy, Mich. Gina Zielonka Sr. Education Sterling Heights, Mich. Maureen MacDonald Fr. Liberal Arts & Sciences White Lake, Mich. Mallory McEnroe Sr. Journalism Grand Rapids, Mich.

# Also plays volleyball at WSU

10 Fall 2007 Award Recipients WARRIOR WITHIN

ON THE FIELD... IN THE CLASSROOM...

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES First Team All-GLIAC ASSOCIATION GOOD WORKS TEAM ® Abdullah Saleh R-Jr. Dearborn, Mich. Alan Guy Sr. Rochester Hills, Mich. Second Team All-GLIAC Kevin Christensen Sr. Battle Creek, Mich.

Great Lakes All-Region NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & Kevin Christensen Sr. Battle Creek, Mich. COLLEGE HALL OF FAME Abdullah Saleh R-Jr. Dearborn, Mich. DRADDY TROPHY SEMIFINALIST

Frank Lietke Sr. Walled Lake, Mich. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY First Team All-GLIAC Rachelle Malette Jr. Windsor, Ont. (GLIAC Champion) GLIAC All-Academic Team

Second Team All-GLIAC MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Lauren Kessler Fr. Ionia, Mich. Vince Bechard So. Dearborn, Mich. Kevin Christensen Sr. Battle Creek, Mich. Alan Guy Great Lakes All-Region David Lucas Sr. Dearborn, Mich. Rachelle Malette Jr. Windsor, Ont. Abdullah Saleh R-Jr. Dearborn, Mich. (Regional Champion)

All-America WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Rachelle Malette Jr. Windsor, Ont. Tracy Egnatuk GS Albion, Mich. (Fifth Place at NCAA Championship) Kara Kessler Sr. Ionia, Mich. Rachelle Malette Jr. Windsor, Ont.

FOOTBALL GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year FOOTBALL Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. Andrew Bates R-Jr. Howell, Mich. Luis Gomez R-Sr. Oxford, Mich. First Team All-GLIAC Guye Goodlow GS Detroit, Mich. Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. Alan Guy Sr. Rochester Hills, Mich. Dante Dunn Jr. CB Lansing, Mich. Ryan Jonik So. Canton, Mich. Jimmy Kinaia R-Fr. Troy, Mich. Second Team All-GLIAC Dale Knuth R-Sr. Canton, Mich. Alan Guy Sr. LB Rochester Hills, Mich. Frank Lietke Sr. Walled Lake, Mich. Adam Nuckols R-So. Waterford, Mich. Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Trent Pohl So. Lansing, Mich. Muhammad Abdullah R-Sr. OT Detroit, Mich. Chris Ratcliff R-Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Tristan Black Jr. LB Toronto, Ont. John Rehberg R-Sr. Livonia, Mich. Daryl Graham R-Jr. RB Detroit, Mich. Kenny Schmidt R-Sr. Waterford, Mich. Frank Lietke Sr. C Walled Lake, Mich. Matt Shango So. West Bloomfield, Mich. Mayssa Bazzi John Rehberg R-Sr. TE Livonia, Mich. Bruno Shkreli R-So. Livonia, Mich. Stan Thornton R-Fr. CB Cincinnati, Ohio Kenny Watson R-Fr. Dayton, Ohio Brent Wisniewski R-So. Madison Heights, Mich. Daktronics Inc. All-Northwest Region First Team Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. WOMEN’S TENNIS Don Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Northwest Region Sargam Bhatt Jr. Canton, Mich. Second Team Meghan Luzod So. Royal Oak, Mich. Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich. Third Team Dante Dunn Jr. CB Lansing, Mich. VOLLEYBALL Meg Leone So. Troy, Mich. D2Football.com Honorable Mention All-America Gina Zielonka R-Sr. Sterling Heights, Mich. Joique Bell So. RB Benton Harbor, Mich.

WOMEN’S TENNIS First Team All-GLIAC Sharon Gill Fr. Windsor, Ont.

VOLLEYBALL Second Team All-GLIAC Mayssa Bazzi Jr. LIB Dearborn, Mich.

Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Kevin Christensen Kim Gear Jr. MB Watervilet, Mich.

11 WARRIOR WITHIN Department News and Notes

WSU Athletics Hosts Letterwinners Reception Malette Earns GLIAC Commissioner’s Award The Wayne State University Department of Athletics hosted the Fall 2007 First Wayne State junior cross country runner Rachelle Malette (Windsor, Ont.) was Year Letterwinners Reception on Dec. 11 in the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame among six female student-athletes selected to receive the Fall 2007 Great Lakes Exhibit at the Matthaei Center. Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Awards for Academic and Hall of Famer and former Tartar football standout Joe Gough, as well as Athletic Excellence. athletic director Rob Fournier, addressed the 45 student-athletes who were The inaugural awards, sponsored by Meijer, Inc., will receiving their first varsity letter at Wayne State. Head coaches Rick Cummins, be presented after the Fall, Winter, and Spring athletic Ernie Gilbert, and Paul Winters were also on hand to present the jackets to their seasons to six male and six female student-athletes that respective team members. excel both in the classroom and on the fields of play. Malette is a pharmacy major who holds a 3.51 GPA (4.0 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY scale). She has been named to the GLIAC All-Academic Shawn Gremban Chris Johnson Nick Krol Team twice and has been a member of the WSU Athletic Director’s Honor Omar Saidi Chris Tassen Pat Webster Roll. Malette earned 2007 All-American Honors with a fifth place finish at the John Wurfel NCAA Championships. She placed first at both the GLIAC and NCAA Division II Regional Championships this year, winning the races by 35 seconds and 20 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY seconds, respectively. Brittany Colley Lauren Kessler Annie Magin Other female student-athletes receiving the award include Melissa Bartlett Mandi McCullah Kristi Werner Allison Wykle (Hillsdale), Rebecca Heintzman (Mercyhurst), Amy Palmgren (Michigan Tech), Katy Tafler (Grand Valley State), and Lynsey Warren (Ashland). FOOTBALL Andrew Bates Travis Campbell Brandon Cooper Marc Cuddeback Cornelius Dillard David Dunomes WSU Athletics Dedicates Academic Area Matt Faulkner Zack George Guye Goodlow The Wayne State University Athletic Department held a dedication and ribbon Daryl Graham Nick Grundy Aaron Higginbottom cutting ceremony to unveil its new Academic Area at the conclusion of the Keman Jacobs Neil Mitchell Anthony Morasso women’s basketball game Jan. 24 against Gannon. David Mosley Mike Moynihan Jared Nicholls The new facility, located on the North side of the Andrew Pack Chris Ratcliff Ed Sanders Matthaei Complex, includes offices, a computer lab, Wendell Thompson Stan Thornton Kenny Watson and a study room which has been named after Barry and Elin Becker (pictured right). VOLLEYBALL Becker, who earned his bachelor’s degree from Mayssa Bazzi Katrina Bezak Kim Gear Wayne State in 1968 and his master’s in 1999, worked for the University Advising Marcie Hill Maureen MacDonald Mallory McEnroe Center for 38 years, spending the last 10 assisting student-athletes until his Mariel VanOverbeke Katy Westenberg retirement in 2007.

Softball Ranked 20th In Preseason Poll The Wayne State softball squad was ranked 20th by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association in its preseason top 25 poll, as voted on by eight NCAA Division II head coaches representing each region. The Warriors are coming off a 41-17 campaign which included the GLIAC regular-season title, GLIAC co- championship (season and tournament combined) and a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional. WSU has qualified for the NCAA tournament the last two seasons and three of the last five years including an Elite Eight (College World Series) appearance in 2003 under head coach Gary Bryce (pictured right), who is entering his 27th year with the Warriors. The GLIAC is represented by three teams in the top 25 with Grand Valley The Wayne State University Fall 2007 First Year Letterwinners State picked 13th and Ferris State selected 25th.

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King Named Finalist For Hockey Humanitarian Warriors Announce 2008 Football Schedule Wayne State University senior women’s ice hockey player Ashley King Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier recently announced (Winnipeg, Man.) was named one of a record eight finalists from 22 NCAA the 2008 Warrior football schedule. college hockey players nominated for the 2008 Hockey “It’s exciting for our fans to anticipate six home games with opponents with Humanitarian Award. Presented by BNY Mellon Wealth whom we have all become familiar,” said Fournier. “There is no doubt year after Management, the award is presented to college hockey’s year the GLIAC is one of the toughest football conferences in the country. The finest citizen. 2008 schedule promises that competitive challenge ... and the best of what Each finalist will be interviewed by members of the embodies intercollegiate football.” selection committee. The 13th recipient of the Hockey With the addition of Tiffin, and the loss of Gannon and Mercyhurst, each Humanitarian Award will be selected from the group of GLIAC school will play 10 of the other 11 members in 2008. The lone institution finalists and named in a ceremony held in conjunction with the NCAA Skills not on WSU’s schedule is Michigan Tech. Competition and Hobey Baker Award on Friday, April 11 at the Pepsi Center in The Warriors open the slate with a non-conference match-up against the Denver, Colorado during the 2008 NCAA Frozen Four. Mercyhurst Lakers. The following weekend WSU travels to Saginaw Valley for the first GLIAC contest for new Cardinal head coach Jim Collins. Wayne State returns home to face the Indianapolis Greyhounds before a trip Tigers Caravan Rolls Through WSU to Findlay to face the Oilers. Newest GLIAC member Tiffin travels to Adams Field The 2008 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan made a stop at the Matthaei Complex for the first time since 1986 to close out September. on the Wayne State athletic campus on Monday, Jan. 14. The Warriors begin October with a trip to Ashland prior to a home contest Oct. Fans and student-athletes packed the Matthaei 11 vs. Northern Michigan, the Wildcats’ first visit to Motown since 2004. Following gymnasium to hear from Detroit Tigers manager Jim a trip to Ferris State, WSU concludes October at home versus Hillsdale. Leyland, bullpen coach Jeff Jones, pitchers Nate Robertson Wayne State visits Northwood the first weekend in November before and Clay Rapada, and all-time great Willie Horton. FSN completing the regular-season with a home contest against Grand Valley. Detroit broadcaster Rod Allen was on hand as well to mediate the event. Date Opponent Location Time Other guest speakers included Dan Varner, CEO of Aug. 30 Mercyhurst Adams Field Noon Think Detroit/PAL; Harvey Hollins III, Wayne State University Vice President Sept. 6 Saginaw Valley State Wickes Memorial Stadium TBA for Governmental Affairs; and Wayne County Executive, the honorable Robert Sept. 13 Indianapolis Adams Field Noon Ficano. Sept. 20 Findlay Donnell Stadium TBA Prior to the Caravan’s arrival, public address announcer Bobb Vergiels Sept. 27 Tiffin Adams Field Noon entertained the crowd with Detroit Tigers trivia, giving away prizes to the winners. Oct. 4 Ashland Wickes Memorial Stadium TBA Fans were also treated to a video highlighting the 2007 season. Oct. 11 Northern Michigan Adams Field Noon Oct. 18 Ferris State Top Taggart Field TBA Oct. 25 Hillsdale Adams Field Noon Nov. 1 Northwood Hantz Stadium TBA Nov. 8 Grand Valley State Adams Field Noon

Domzalski Joins WSU Athletic Training Staff Steve Domzalski, an employee of the Oakwood Health System, joined the Wayne State staff as an assistant athletic trainer in January 2008. Domzalski came to WSU after spending eight years as the clinical director with Dwight Orthopedic rehabilitation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Eastern Michigan in 1994 and his master’s in physical therapy from Wayne State in 1999. Domzalski also served three years at WSU as a volunteer assistant trainer. Domzalski was certified as a strength and conditioning Tigers manager Jim Leyland poses with Wayne State head baseball specialist in 2001 and received his athletic training certification (ATC) in 2004. coach Jay Alexander at the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan in January. He and his wife Lynn live in Grosse Pointe with their son Benjamin.

13 WARRIORTop WITHIN 100 Accomplishments of 2007

1. Wayne State had its highest overall national finish 15. Former softball student-athlete Meghan Misiak was 33. Fencer Anna Garina and men’s basketball’s Kris in school history, placing twenty-fourth (24th) in the honored as the David Henry Award recipient for the Krzyminski were named the EDS Female and Male nation. 2006-07 graduating class. Student-Athletes of the Year. Garina was a three-time Division I national champion while Krzyminski was an 2. Men’s swimming was third in the nation matching the 16. As part of the athletic department’s statewide All-American and led the conference in scoring. best national finish ever for the swimming program television agreement, ten (10) WSU athletic contests since 1941 when WSU finished behind Michigan and were shown live throughout Michigan and parts of 34. Women’s hockey student-athlete Peyton Patterson Yale (and tied Ohio State). Indiana including: football, men’s and women’s became the first WSU student-athlete to be honored basketball, and men’s and women’s ice hockey. with a Division I Degree Completion Award. 3. In the combined winter and fall terms of 2007, WSU had forty-two (42) student-athletes achieve a perfect 17. Junior Molly Yetman was named the Conference 35. As part of the association with Think Detroit/PAL, 4.0 grade point average. Player of the Year and the National Player of the various camps, clinics and educational activities were Week two weeks in a row after tossing a perfect game arranged at the athletic campus with WSU coaches 4. The fencing team finished eighth (8th) in the country, (first in WSU history) and adding 23 scoreless innings and student-athletes. its highest finish since 1993. Of the six individual the following week. It is the only time in the history of Division I national titles, Wayne State won two – Anna WSU softball that a Warrior student-athlete was the 36. Women’s ice hockey student-athlete Ashley King Garina and Slava Zingerman, both in the epee. nation’s top player. At the end of the season, she was was one of the national representatives from across named a Second Team All-American after going 24-5 the country selected to attend the NCAA Leadership 5. Senior women’s ice hockey student-athlete Ashley with a 0.65 earned run average. Conference in Orlando, Fla. King was one of five national finalists for the prestigious John Wooden Citizen Cup, awarded for 18. Athletics launched a partnership with B2 Networks 37. In the fall of 2007, student-athletes committed leadership, academic achievements, service to the to broadcast live video/audio via the Internet of WSU 1,428.5 volunteer hours to various community service community and athletic success. athletic events. outreach programs.

6. The men’s and women’s cross country teams both 19. Baseball student-athlete Kyle Hill and football/baseball 38. At the Academic Recognition Banquet in April, 134 qualified for the NCAA championships, with the student-athlete Dan Barnes were awarded prestigious student-athletes were recognized for achieving a GPA women finishing 14th and the men placing 19th in the Division II Degree Completion Scholarships for their of 3.50 or better in the fall term and/or earning a four- nation. scholastic, athletic and community achievements. year degree.

7. A school record thirty-two (32) student-athletes 20. Women’s cross country runner Rachelle Malette 39. The sixth largest home football crowd (4,823) in WSU were named All-American including: Erika Barczak earned her second consecutive First Team All- history attended Homecoming. (diving), Cauli Bedran (swimming), Joique Bell GLIAC honors after winning the conference meet, (football), Per Bergstrom (swimming), Bruno Blanco while Lauren Kessler was a Second Team All-GLIAC 40. Seven members of the 2006-07 Wayne State women’s (swimming), Cayce Bolt (diving), Jenni Culbertson selection. swimming and diving team were named to the GLIAC (cross country), Julie Danaher (swimming), Melissa All-Academic team – seniors Mandy Burton and Erin Duff (swimming), A.J. Erard (swimming), Dan Fleming 21. Softball captured the regular season GLIAC title, Hill, redshirt juniors Jodi Scott and Amber Staudacher, (diving), Anna Garina (fencing), Katie Harrigan as well as its second consecutive conference juniors Erika Barczak and Tiffanie Laforet, and redshirt (swimming), Elaina Hogle (swimming), Ryan Johnson championship, and advanced to the NCAA Regional. freshman Jenny Howe. (golf), Justyna Konczalska (fencing), Kris Krzyminski (basketball), Laura Leix (swimming), Matt Leix 22. The golf team won the NCAA In-Season Regional 41. Athletics extended its radio broadcast agreement (swimming), Rachelle Malette (cross country), Tiago to advance to the NCAA Super Regional. Brett with WDTK, and men’s ice hockey was added to Oliveira (swimming), Luiz Pacheco (swimming), Hudson was the medalist (top finisher) in the regional the existing full complement of football and men’s Marek Petraszek (fencing), Sebastian Rzepa competition. basketball games. (swimming), Ashley St. Andrew (swimming), Venessa Torres (diving), Chris Totten (diving), Christer Tour 23. Mike Horn was named the GLIAC Coach of the Year 42. Five members of the women’s basketball squad were (swimming), Jared Troyer (swimming), Guilherme while junior Ryan Johnson was named the conference named to the GLIAC All-Academic team. Senior Veiga (swimming), Molly Yetman (softball), and Slava Player of the Year. Bethany Mesko earned her third straight academic Zingerman (fencing). honor, while classmate Cherita Smith picked up 24. Head softball coach Gary Bryce was named the her second academic award. Junior Nicole Rogers 8. Rachelle Malette had the highest national finish of GLIAC Coach of the Year for the second consecutive was also a second time honoree while sophomores any female cross country runner in WSU history, year and ninth time in his WSU career. Jessica Howard and Chastidy Miller were selected to finishing fifth in the country, and was also named an the team for the first time. All-American and recognized as one of the only six 25. Rick Cummins was honored as the GLIAC Men’s conference Fall student-athletes honored with the Cross Country Coach of the Year. 43. Twelve student athletes from the 2006-07 Wayne Commissioner’s Award. State men’s hockey team were named to the CHA All- 26. Two student-athletes were inducted into the prestigious Academic Team, marking the highest number of WSU 9. Swimming and diving head coach Sean Peters David Mackenzie Honor Society – softball student- honorees since 15 Warriors were named to the squad was honored as the Men’s Coach of the National athlete Meghan Misiak and women’s basketball in the 2000-01 season. The selections included four Championship Meet in addition to earning his sixth student-athlete Bethany Mesko. student-athletes selected for the third time: Matt consecutive GLIAC Men’s Coach of the Year award Boldt, Taylor Donohoe, Adam Drescher, and Will and second straight GLIAC Women’s Coach of the 27. Women’s hockey head coach Jim Fetter was named Hooper. The others were Jason Bloomingburg, Nate Year honor. College Hockey America (CHA) Co-Coach of the Higgins, Matt Krug, Mark Nebus, John Nogatch, Year. Stavros Paskaris, Derek Punches, and Adam Smith. 10. Athletics raised $821,148 in total revenue – the highest one-year total in its history. The seven-year 28. For the second consecutive year, athletics finished 44. Six members of the Wayne State men’s swimming total (2000-07) is now $5,376,596. the year with a budget surplus. and diving team were named to the GLIAC All- Academic team – senior Bruno Blanco, senior Luiz 11. In the latest federally-mandated NCAA graduation 29. Lance Chamberlain (golf) was honored as one of Pacheco, juniors David Fontecchio and Matt Leix, rate, WSU student-athletes earned a five-year the two conference recipients of the GLIAC Post- redshirt sophomore Jamal Roberts, and sophomore university degree at a 17% higher average than the Graduate Scholarship. Per Bergstom. similarly compared campus population. 30. Women’s tennis advanced to the NCAA tournament 45. Athletics unveiled the 90 Foundation – a celebration 12. The men’s and women’s swimming teams both for the third straight year. of 90 years of WSU athletics – at Homecoming with repeated as GLIAC champions. The 830 points events to continue through 2008. accumulated by the men was the second most in 31. Volleyball libero Mayssa Bazzi was featured in Sports conference history. Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd.” 46. For the sixth time in seven years the women’s basketball team qualified for the conference 13. The WSU athletic website (launched in 2002) received 32. Men’s tennis player Antoine Marenaud was named postseason, as did the men for the fifth time in six over 12 million page views in 2007. the GLIAC Freshman of the Year and was named to years. the All-GLIAC First Team, while Donavon Mitchell and 14. Women’s swimming had its highest national mark Alejandro Gomez were named to the Second Team 47. In the NCAA’s Division I measurement tool of ever, finishing tenth (10th) in the country. and Ryan Buck earned All-GLIAC Honorable Mention monitoring progress toward an undergraduate degree accolades. (APR), both women’s ice hockey at a .985 rating and men’s hockey at .964 had laudatory marks.

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48. Football student-athlete Alan Guy was honored as 64. Wayne State University senior guard Kris Krzyminski 83. Women’s basketball student-athlete Bethany Mesko the National Football Foundation Division II Scholar was named to the GLIAC men’s basketball All- was selected to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Athlete of the Year for the state of Michigan and as a Academic team. College Division Academic All-District Third Team. member of the American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his community service, 65. Senior cross country runner Jenni Culbertson was 84. Eight members of the Wayne State baseball team classroom performance and athletic achievement. named an Academic All-American and was voted earned All-Conference honors including: First Team to the 2007 CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College All-GLIAC selections Jon Weisman, Derek Ranck, 49. The athletic department held a professional Division Academic All-District IV First Team. Tony Hines, and Anthony Bass; Second Team development night that focused on a number honorees Brett Witczak and Kyle Hill; and Honorable of career strategies including: resume writing, 66. WSU athletics held and coordinated a concert series Mention selections Ryan LaPensee and Bob interviewing skills, being an entrepreneur, graduate in conjunction with the football season featuring Schmidt. school enrollment and a job fair. The event featured a appearances by the Mega 80’s, Larry Lee and the number of corporate sponsors of athletics. Back in the Day Band, and the Spirit of ’76. 85. Football stadium renovations continued with the additions of handicap accessibility walks, brick facing 50. Eleven members of the Wayne State women’s hockey 67. Women’s hockey student-athlete Melissa Boal was and exterior painting. team were named to the CHA All-Academic Team – named to the First Team All-CHA for the second time three-time selection Laura Monk; two-year honorees in her career, while Sam Poyton and Tegan Schroeder 86. Student-athletes hosted a car wash to raise money for Jenny Cameron, Ashley King, Tiffany Thompson, received All-CHA Second Team honors. the Make-A-Wish Foundation and finished second in Valery Turcotte, Danielle Wilson and Becky Sonn; and the conference for funds raised for the organization. first-year selections Melissa Boal, Lindsay DiPietro, 68. Two women’s tennis student-athletes were named to Tina Vanderhoeven and Stephanie Rees. the GLIAC All-Academic team: junior Sargam Bhatt 87. A throw-back 1970s promotion, including tie-dye and sophomore Meghan Luzod. shirts and afro wigs, was held as part of the “Way 51. Kris Krzyminski was selected to participate in Cool Weekend” involving volleyball, basketball, and the inaugural Collegiate Basketball Invitational in 69. Six softball players were named to All-GLIAC teams football games. which the top Division II and III seniors were part including: Molly Yetman who earned Player of the of a showcase of potential professional basketball Year and First Team All-GLIAC accolades along with 88. The WSU cheerleaders earned a bid to compete at selections. Sarah Kish and Sarah Berry; Second Team selection nationals after their qualifying performance at the Lindsey Perry; and All-GLIAC Honorable Mention University of Kentucky. 52. Over the past year, fifty-two (52) student-athletes have selections Meredith Boxberger and Lisa Seymour. participated in the S.M.A.R.T.S. mentoring program 89. Athletics held Armed Forces Day at Adams Field in for area youth. 70. Keith Anleitner (football), Naif Baidoon (baseball), conjunction with the last football game that included a Michael Newsted (baseball), Jennifer Smith (softball), flyover by two F-16s and parachutists. 53. Kris Krzyminski was selected as an All-American by and Cliff Russell (Honor Award) were inducted as the “Division II Basketball Bulletin.” 32nd Hall of Fame class in WSU history. 90. Student-athletes collected and donated toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. 54. The first-ever Letterwinners Reception/Presentation 71. Major League Baseball awarded a grant to athletics to was held in the Hall of Fame foyer to recognize and assist in community development of baseball. 91. The fourth annual Women’s Run/Walk for Health was award first-year letter recipients in football, cross held at the Matthaei Athletic Complex with a course country, and volleyball. 72. In conjunction with Radio Station WOMC, athletics throughout campus. held “Doc” Andrews Night in honor of long-time sports 55. Seventeen members of the 2007 football team were announcer and WSU Hall of Fame member Mark 92. WSU successfully hosted the second-ever on-campus named to the GLIAC All Academic team: Andrew Andrews. graduation at Adams Field. Bates, Luis Gomez, Guye Goodlow, Alan Guy, Ryan Jonik, Jimmy Kinaia, Dale Knuth, Frank Lietke, Adam 73. Nine football student-athletes were distinguished 93. Men’s hockey player Dan Iliakis was named to the Nuckols, Trent Pohl, Chris Ratcliff, John Rehberg, with All-Conference honors. Joique Bell was voted All-CHA Second Team, becoming the fifth WSU Kenny Schmidt, Matt Shango, Bruno Shkreli, Kenny GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year and was a First defenseman in history to earn a spot on one of the Watson and Brent Wisniewski. Team selection along with Dante Dunn. Alan Guy league’s top postseason teams. was Second Team All-Conference while six student- 56. With the corporate support of the Oakwood Healthcare athletes received Honorable Mention recognition: 94. Student-athletes raised money to purchase clothing System, athletics added an additional full-time certified Muhammad Abdullah, Tristan Black, Daryl Graham, for the St. Leo’s shelter. athletic trainer. Frank Lietke, John Rehberg and Stan Thorton. 95. The President’s annual golf outing in support of 57. “Think Pink” promotional activities were held 74. Women’s hockey had its best CHA postseason athletics was held at the Country Club of Detroit for throughout the year including the “Pink W” on uniforms tournament ever. the first time. and special outreach awareness on breast cancer. 75. Ashley St. Andrew was named GLIAC Women’s 96. Gold Rushes I and II were successfully marketed 58. Baseball outfielder Ryan LaPensee was named the Swimming Co-Freshman of the Year. to the WSU campus population with giveaways and GLIAC Freshman of the Year. participation activities. 76. Women’s tennis player Sharon Gill was named First 59. Two members of the 2007 volleyball team were Team All-GLIAC. 97. Noted NCAA and nationally-reknown alcohol education named to the GLIAC All-Academic team: sophomore speaker Mike Green presented two seminars – one Meg Leone and senior Gina Zielonka. 77. The average game attendance for football was the for returning student-athletes and one for first-year highest since 1979. athletic team members. 60. Athletics unveiled the administrative mentoring program (M.A.P.) for first-year student-athletes to 78. Former football student-athlete Ryan Oshnock was 98. Women’s volleyball player Mayssa Bazzi was selected assist with the initial transition to college. named to the National Football Foundation National to the All-GLIAC Second Team while Kim Gear was Honor Society. named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team. 61. The weight room expansion continued to include the addition of office space and new cardiovascular 79. Men’s cross country runner Abdullah Saleh earned 99. Athletics continued the “Football Futures Day” by equipment. First Team All-GLIAC honors for the second time in his announcing the recruiting class of 2007 in conjunction career and Kevin Christensen earned Second Team with a basketball game. The day included a reception, 62. Four members of the 2007 men’s cross country All-GLIAC honors for the second time. prospect highlight presentation and donor invitation. team were selected to the GLIAC All-Academic team: seniors Kevin Christensen and Dave Lucas, 80. Athletics held the first-ever Reverse Raffle and 100. Student-athlete volunteers hosted a field- redshirt junior Abdullah Saleh, and sophomore Vince generated nearly $20,000 in scholarship. day for University Prep Elementary School on Bechard. campus including athletic activities and education 81. Wayne State men’s basketball player Kris Krzyminski programming. 63. Three members of the 2007 women’s cross country was voted to the GLIAC South Division First Team team were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team: while Jason Saddler was named to the GLIAC South graduate student Tracy Egnatuk, senior Kara Kessler, Division All-Defensive Team. and junior Rachelle Malette. 82. Three baseball student-athletes were named to the NCAA All-Region Team – Jon Weisman, Tony Hines and Ryan LaPensee.

15 WARRIOR WITHIN Donors

The Wayne State University Department of Athletics would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of Warrior Athletics. These gifts help to provide scholarships, upgrade equipment and facilities. This list includes donations of $100 and more made to the Department of Athletics during the 2007 calendar year. There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising futures of Wayne State’s student-athletes and athletic programs. Please see the inside back cover of this magazine for gift-giving clubs and the benefits associated with supporting athletics. For more information, please call theAthletic Department at 313-577-4280.

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Dudas DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Mariann K. MacDougall Mr. Douglas Wardle Mr. Alan H. Case Mr. Richard F. Etner, Jr. Mr. Caleb J. Dalman Ms. Kim MacDougall Mrs. Danette M. Webster Mr. Bruce Christensen Furniture Installations, Inc. Mr. Jonathan S. David MacDougall Contracting Terry Weigand Mr. Carl E. Code, Jr. Mr. Joseph A. Garcia The Dearborn Inn Mr. Doug Macleod Jeff and Christy Weiss Comerica, Incorporated Mr. Randy German Mr. Matthew J. Deighan Mr. Kenneth T. Madeja Westin Southfield-Detroit Mr. David M. Croskey Mr. William L. Green Mr. Fred Delcomyn Mr. James R. Madgett Ms. Stephanie White DBT Promotional Marketing Group Kenneth and Cheryl Grundy Mr. Michael DenDooven Mr. Andrew J. Maki Mr. Karl W. Widak Mr. Wrex R. Diem Ms. Manda Gunter Diabetes Strategies LLC Mr. Mohamad D. Makki Mr. Jon J. Wilkerson Mr. David Egnatuk Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hungle Mr. Tom DiPonio Mr. Sam Martin Ms. Mary T. Willard Robert J. Fournier Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jachym Mr. David W. Dorking Mr. Steven M. Mance Thomas A. Wilson, Jr. Ms. Heide M. Gern Charles Jefferson Mr. Casey A. Drennen Mr. George G. Marth Mr. Kelvin W. Wise Ms. Nabeleh Ghareeb Mr. Frank Jeney DTE Energy Foundation Ms. Maxine M. Martin Mr. Richard Wykle Gilbane JMJ Distributors Mr. Edward Dudek Mr. Bryan Mass Mr. Robert F. Wyman Hamilton Anderson Associates Mr. Daniel Kapadia Duff D. Chamberlain, Inc. Matco Trucking Yaldo Eye Center Mr. Robert M. Jackson Ms. Kara Anna Kessler Mr. Timothy P. Duffy Mr. David H. Mattingly Jean Yamamoto Mr. James E. Jenkins Mr. John King Gerry Dufour Dr. David D. Mattox Mr. Gregory A. Zawalski Kowalski Sausage Company, Inc. Robyn Kish Ms. Vallorie M. Ebert Ms. Amanda K. McCullah Mr. Michael P. Zito Leonard & Mary Kawecki Ms. Keri A. Krzemien Ms. Tracy A. Egnatuk Herman McKalpain Jr. Mr. Michael A. Kneale Ms. Kathy G. Kustron Jeffrey Michael Evans Ms. Karen McKimmon ______Ms. Clara Kuntz London Major Appliance Service Ltd. Mr. Darrell Evans The Melting Pot Dr. Steven M. Lash Mr. Robert C. MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. Jason A. Evers Ms. Samatha A. Messina Bold indicates Anthony Wayne Society member Dr. Leslie L. Lemak Managed Asset Portfolios, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Evers William Messner L.T.K. Electrical Construction, Inc. Mr. John Scott Martin Mr. Desmond Ferguson Michigan First Credit Union Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy Mrs. Renee Malette Ms. Floro A. Martinez Ferry Street Management LLC Mark Milhoan of this list. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Manno Clothing & Tailoring Matt Prentice Restaurant Group James Fetter Mr. James A. Miller Please contact Angela Ruth at (313) 577-0587 for Mrs. Denise A. Mazur Mr. Timothy J. McCamant Mr. David C. Fiscella Dawn Mitchell corrections. Mr. Charles L. McKelvie Mr. T. Grady Merritt Mr. David Charles Fischer Virginia Mitchell Bhavna Mehta Mrs. Shirley A. Meyers Ms. Loretta Fischer Ms. Kelly A. Mitroka Mr. Thomas S. Milanov Ms. Diane Miles Richard A. Fischer, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Molter OfficeMax Incorporated Mr. Anthony Morasso Ms. Susan L. Fisher Morris Electric Peterson Glass Company Morgan Stanley Matching Gift Program Daniel Fleming Mr. Toine Murphy Mr. Charlie Primas Mr. Angelo Nicholas Ms. Jane G. Fleming Mr. Glenn Murray Mr. James Rowley Mr. David Nicholls Mr. Bill Flohr Mr. Thomas S. Nantais Mr. Edgar A. Scribner Novelis Mr. Terry Flynn Natalya Natyshak Mr. Blair Stanicek Oakhurst Golf & Country Club Mr. Thomas Forkin III Lorenzo M. Neely Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. Panera LLC Fort McMurray Golf Club Mr. Marcus Newbern Sync Technologies, Inc. Mr. George Petrouleas Mrs. Patrice C. Friedman Nicolson Associates THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WOULD ALSO Ms. Joanna Thompson Ms. Shirley Poyton Mr. Steve Fromm Nielsen’s Town Center Health Club LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THOSE INDIVIDUALS Tucker, Young, Jackson, Tull, Inc. John E. Rehberg II G. B. Van Blaricom Professional Corporation Ms. Bernadine Nowinski WHO HAVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS. Mr. Charles E. Turnbull Rogers Electric Supply Co. Dr. Ken Gagner Mr. Pierre Obomsawin Walbridge Aldinger Company E.J. Rosenthal Mr. James Galiardi Ms. Mary Obomsawin Abdenour Family Mr. William Wilkinson Hamood Saidi Mr. Greg Gatto Old Campus Restaurant Tom Adams Football Mr. Charles J. Schneider Lisa Carol Gentry Mr. John P. Olds Mark “Doc” Andrews Varsity Club Charles J. Schneider, PC Ms. Barbara George Mr. Thomas C. Olson Paul Andrews ($500 - $999) Ms. Susan Schroeder Mr. Cameron M. Geralds Mrs. Eunice Orton Bob Brennan Mr. James A. Alexander III Mr. Matthew Shango Mr. Thomas R. Gijsbers Richard Pack Mr. David Anderson Gjovalin Shkreli Inderjit and Gurjeer Gill Shea D. Panagos Justin Chapman Mr. Mark Avery Mr. Jeff Smith Mr. Keith L. Gilmore Mr. Michael R. Papciak Dr. Nick Cherup AVI Foodsystems, Inc. Ms. Florence Smolinski Ms. Marie E. Girdlestone Mr. Erik C. Parker The Croskey Family Mr. and Mrs. R. Edward Bass Ms. Jennifer K. Spicher Mr. John D. Goggins Mr. Matthew Partyka Karen DeGrazia Ms. Melissa A. Boyle Streator Dependable MFG Mr. Herb Goliday Matthew Partyka, PC Mel DeGrazia Mr. T.R. Brown Ms. Ina-Jane Tassen Mr. Joseph Gough Ms. Janet Pastorek Maria A. Valle DeMasse Memorial Mr. Gary Bryce Mr. Karl H. Thompson Elizabeth Gray Mr. Dale Patterson Cal Dilworth Mr. Michael Charles Buslepp Total Cleaning Systems LLC Mrs. Carol Ann Gremban Ms. Lillian M. Paxton Dorothy Dreyer Mr. Frederick A. Cavataio Townsend Street Pilates Mr. E. Donald Gurwin Peninsula Collision Service Vernon K. Gale Memorial Ms. Jennifer K. Culbertson Mr. A. J. Vaughn Haggerty Hotel Associates LLC Sylvain Pilotte Joe Gembis Mr. Dale A. Dalman Mr. Vittorio Veltri Morris Hall Mr. Bryce D. Pitters Ivan C. & Elizabeth A. George Mr. Tom W. Dunneback Mr. Todd D. Vydick Mr. E.J. Haralson, Jr. Charles Pohl Joseph L. Gualtieri Eaton Yale Company Mr. Lorie Wilson Mohssen Harby Mr. Terrance Porter Vic Hanson E-B Foundation Mr. Brett A. Witczak Hard Rock Cafe The Potato Place Restaurant & Bakery James Hayes El Paso Corporation Mr. John Yohnicki Mr. Jim Hardwick Brig. Gen. Richard W. Potter, Jr. John Hussey D.E. Evans Custom Construction Co. Frankie A. Zanetti Mr. Jerome Hart Lindsey Poyton Patricia Kent Mr. Craig S. Fowler R. Alan Hartley Mr. Jeffrey A. Pozolo Rodney C. Kropf Mr. Thomas George Letterwinner’s Club Ms. Joyce Hartunian Mr. Alexander M. Prentice Dr. Steven M. Lash Ms. Patricia Gergics ($100-$249) Mrs. Normaleen de Tuscan Hayden Ms. Amanda B. Pressotto Leo Maas Mr. G. Guy Abilita Troy Smith, Inc. HCI Development LLC Mr. & Mrs. Carl Pressotto Dr. William Markus Mr. James P. Hayes Mr. Daniel N. Aloi HeartSteps, Inc. Mr. Derek Prichett Joel G. Mason Ms. Laura A. Hendrick Mr. Abdul Alzindani Mr. Kevin M. Heck Ms. Sarah J. Pruess David Mendelson Mr. Larry Hill Mr. Scott D. Armstrong Mr. Chuck Heimer Mr. Charles H. Pullman Frederick A. Mulhauser Mr. James J. Hopson Bryan A. Atkinson Ms. Lindsey M. Hill Mr. Jerzy Radz Chuck Peters Mr. Benjamin P. Hudson Ms. Diane Avery Ms. Suzanne M. Hill Mr. Rodney H. Raetzke Bill & Dave Peterson Mr. George P. Juszczyk Mr. Mark Avery Tomi Hippensteel Zoran Rajcic Petrouleas Ms. Sarah Marie Kearfott Dan Baird Mr. Gary Hooper Renaissance Club Dr. Steven T. Plomaritis and Family Justin Kessler Ms. Kelly Ball Mr. Timothy J. Homrich Mr. Elbert Richmond President’s Commission Kroger Co. Mr. Christopher Baroli, Sr. Ms. Carolyn M. Huron Mr. Lowell Thomas Riggs President’s Mr. Jeffrey M. LaPensee Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Simona Iacoban Mr. Patrick Rilley Bill Prew Mr. Holger M. Letzmann Ms. Julie Ann Bates Robert E. Inman, D.O. Mr. Mark J. Robison Charlie Primas Greg and Fran Lietke Mr. Reggie S. Beaufore Interiors By Napier, Inc. Robison Law Office, P.C. Nicholas & Mary P’Sachos Mr. Dennis Little Beauty (SALON) J & E Blanc Vineyards Ms. Anne Rouhan Mr. David A. Lucas Mr. Vincent Bechard Mr. Robert M. Jackson Mr. Thomas R. Rucker Yuri Rabinovich Mr. Richard M. Marsack Mr. Daniel L. Bedogne The Jakob Group, LLC Mr. Michael Rudin Dr. Thomas W. Roberts McNish’s Sporting Goods & Trophies, Inc. Mr. Michael Bellovich Mr. Paul J. Janas Mr. Michael D. Russell Ryan Scratch James H. Mulchay III Mr. Richard J. Berryman Mr. Charles W. Jefferson Angela Ruth Les Seppala Mr. Frederick A. Mulhauser Bhavana Bhatt Jim Thomas Auctions, Inc. Mr. John J. Samonie George B. Sherman James O’Dette Rajesh M. Bhatt Mr. Arthur C. Johnson Mr. Donald C. Sarnacki Patricia D. Smith Mr. Enrico Odorico Mr. Vincent P. Biondo Mr. Garth Johnson Mr. Barry S. Sarver Jeann Ann Stanicek Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Pallas Mr. Frank E. Bitonti Dori Johnson Seldom Blues (Southern Hospitality Restaurant Group) Dr. Mike Stoltenberg Mr. Mark R. Partogian Mr. Shaun M. Black Joseph Koolisky’s LLC Mr. Richard M. Schmidt David and Lois Stulberg Foundation Mr. Christ Petrouleas Ms. Melissa Boal J.R. Pyle LLC Mr. Brody Schulist Irv Swider Mr. Russell J. Pidsosny Santana Bomar Jason Jweda Mr. Alan J. Silverman, D.O. Tartar Gridiron Club Mr. Michasel Pinkleton Rex Alfred Boyce, Jr. Vijay Kapadia Mr. Stanley J. Simek, Jr. Tartar Gridiron Club II Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori Mr. Charles Braden Mr. David Karapetian Simply By Design Dr. E. John Valle Ms. Michele Ranck Ms. Michelle D. Bradford Mr. Michael Kator Mr. Gregory J. Sims Wayne State University Academic & Athletic Mr. Marie A. Randolph Mr. Leon O. Braisted III Mr. Arvy P. Kavaliauskas Jordan Sinclair Women’s Basketball Mr. Mitchell L. Ritter Ms. Krystyna Brichacek Philip Kazmierski John Skaggs Christopher Wouters Mr. Richard Roman Lt. Michael B. Britt Mr. Neil A. Keller Ms. Patricia J. Smolinski

16 Wayne State Warrior Club With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The Warrior Club creates that opportunity to direct a tax-deductible gift to assist your favorite program or the overall initiatives of the athletic department. In the past six years, Wayne State athletics has risen from 134th in the country in the National Athletic Directors’ Cup standings that rank all Division II programs, to a 24th-place finish in 2007. This accomplishment represents success for many teams – all of which must confront escalating costs, scholarship needs and facility improvements. Your support is instrumental to maintain that continued level of excellence and support today’s student-athletes.

Membership has its Privileges There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising future of Wayne State University’s student-athletes and athletics programs.

• 100% of your Warrior Club contribution may be designated to the sport of your choice:

◊ Baseball (Dugout Club) ◊ Men’s Ice Hockey ◊ Women’s Cross Country ◊ Football (Tartar Gridiron Club) ◊ Men’s Swimming & Diving ◊ Women’s Fencing ◊ Men’s Basketball ◊ Men’s Tennis ◊ Women’s Ice Hockey ◊ Men’s Cross Country ◊ Softball ◊ Women’s Swimming & Diving ◊ Men’s Fencing ◊ Volleyball ◊ Women’s Tennis ◊ Men’s Golf ◊ Women’s Basketball

• Double or triple your Warrior Club gift if your employer has a matching gift program. Contact the Warrior Club office to see if you or your spouse works for a matching gift company. • Take advantage of the ease of credit card gifts. Your membership may be paid annually or monthly with your Visa or MasterCard. • All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Letterwinner’s Club ($100-249) Captain’s Club ($1,000-2,499) • Receive a Warrior Club membership card Includes all benefits at the Varsity Club level plus: • Receive the Warrior Within Magazine • Free parking at all home football and basketball games • Receive an electronic newsletter with updates on WSU Athletics • A 16x20 aerial photo of Tom Adams Field • Tax deduction Director’s Club ($2,500-4,999) Green and Gold Club ($250-499) Includes all benefits at the Captain’s Club level plus: Includes all benefits at the Letterwinner’s Club level plus: • Media guides for football, basketball, hockey, and baseball • One year paid admission to the WSU Alumni Association • One visit for two in President Reid’s box at a home football game • A free Warrior hat All-American Club ($5,000+) Varsity Club ($500-999) Includes all benefits at the Director’s Club level plus: Includes all benefits at the Green and Gold Club level plus: • A special Athletic Department reception • Access to the Warrior Club VIP tent at all home football games • A trip for two with the team of your choice • A free WSU polo top from our online merchandise shop

Contact Angela Ruth, Director of Athletic Development, at 313-577-0587 for more information or questions concerning the Warrior Club! Also, stay updated on Warrior Athletics at www.wsuathletics.com.

Warrior Fans, get your Warrior Wear today! Make great holiday or birthday gifts! For inquiries on ordering, please call the WSU Athletic Department at 313-577-4280. WARRIOR WITHIN WSU Athletic Department 5101 John C. Lodge 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202

WARRIOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Desired Membership Type (check one): q Letterwinner’s Club ($100) q Green and Gold Club ($250) ______Name (As you wish to appear for athletics donor recognition) q Varsity Club ($500)

______q Captain’s Club ($1,000) Address q Director’s Club ($2,500) ______q City State Zip All-American Club ($5,000)

______Employer Please make checks payable to Wayne State University

______Total Gift $______Home Phone Business Phone Amount Enclosed $______E-mail Address Balance Due $______WSU Graduation Year Varsity Letter(s) For more information contact: Angela Ruth, Athletic Development Payment Options: (313) 577-0587 q Check Enclosed q Credit Card

Installment Options Please return this card and your membership gift to: q Pledge with Gift Reminders q One Installment q Two Installments (Oct. & Dec.) q Three Installments (Oct., Dec., & Feb.) Warrior Club Attn: Rob Fournier q Visa q MasterCard Card Number: ______Wayne State University Athletic Department ______Detroit, MI 48202 Expiration Date Signature (Required)

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