2008 EMU Gymnastics Quick Facts/Schedule University Sports Information TABLE OF CONTENTS Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan Sports Information Director: Jim Streeter Founded: 1849 Asst. Sports Information Director: Greg Steiner Sports Information GA/Gymnastics Contact: Paul Pancoe 1 T.O.C. / Quick Facts Enrollment: 23,000 President: Dr. Donald Loppnow (Interim) Sports Information GA: Amanda Decker 2 EMU Sports Information Nickname: Eagles Sports Information GA: Sarah VanMetre 3 EMU Athletics Phone Directory Colors: Dark Green and White Pancoe Cell Phone: 330.559.1131 4 2008 Outlook Conference: Mid-American (MAC) Pancoe E-mail: [email protected] 5 Team Photo/Roster Home Gym: Warner Gymnasium Offi ce Phone: 734.487.0317 6 Tawna Bennett Capacity: 1,000 Offi ce Fax: 734.485.3840 7 Nicole O’Hara Offi ceE-mail: [email protected] 7 Nicole Brostek Athletic Department Mailing Address: 799 N. Hewitt Road Convocation Center Room 307 8 Jolene Worley Athletics Director: Derrick Gragg Associate AD/SWA: Stephannnie Harvey Ypsilanti, MI 48197 9 Jennifer Charlebois Web site: www.emueagles.com 9 Sara Wilchowski Associate AD: Mike Malach Associate AD: Doug Dowdy 10 Monica Lucas Associate AD: Melody Reifel Warner 10 Maureen Moss 2008 Team Information Academic Administrator: Erin Burdis 2007 Overall Record: 10-8 11 Duyen Zu Vuong Head Athletic Trainer: Steve Nordwall 2007 MAC Record/Finish: 2-4/1st 12 Stefanie James Equipment Manager: Darryl Hallberg Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3 12 Mickayla Balow Newcomers: 6 13 Samantha Golden Gymnastics Staff 13 Erin Grigg Head Coach: Steve Wilce (Eastern Kentucky, ‘79) 13 Lindsey Shilling Record at EMU (Years): 173-129 (26) 13 Grace Crouch MAC Record (Years): 66-63 (26) 14 Danielle Durbin Career Record (Years): 173-129 (26) Offi ce Phone Number: 734.487.1082 14 Tarah Pekich Assistant Coach: Andrea Siik (C. Michigan, ‘02) 14 Jessica Perdoch 14 Heather Qualls 15 Melissa Sochacki CREDITS 15 Nikole Viltz 16 Head Coach Steve Wilce Design, layout and writing by Paul Pancoe. 17 Assistant Coach Andrea Siik Edited by Greg Steiner, Amanda Decker, 18 All-Time Records Steve Wilce and Andrea Siik. Photography 19 2007 Results by Randy Mascharka. 20-29 EMU University 30 EMU Hall of Fame 31 Warner Gymnasium

2008 EMU Gymnastics Schedule Day Date Opponent Time Sat. Jan. 19 at Bowling Green 7 p.m. Sat. Jan. 26 Central Michigan 6 p.m. Sat. Feb. 2 Michigan Classic (Hosted by EMU) 7 p.m. Sun. Feb. 10 at Kent State 1 p.m. Sat. Feb. 16 Western Michigan 4 p.m. Fri. Feb. 22 at Ball State 6 p.m. Wed. Feb. 27 at Air Force Academy 6 p.m. Fri. Feb. 29 at Air Force Academy 6 p.m. Sat. Mar. 8 Eagle Invite 1 p.m. (Air Force Academy, Northern Illinois, Illinois State, Brown) Fri. Mar. 14 at Bowling Green (with Northern Illinois) 7 p.m. Fri. Mar. 21 Kent State 7 p.m. Sat. Mar. 29 MAC Championship (at Kent State) 2 p.m.

Senior Nicole O’Hara

1 EMU Sports Information EMU MEDIA POLICIES AND SERVICES PRESS SERVICES The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics guide is Meet programs, notes and cumulative statistics for all intended to be a source of information for the media. If participating teams will be available one hour prior to all additional information on EMU gymnastics and other EMU meets. Scoring results will be available at the conclusion of sports is required, please contact the EMU Sports Informa- the match. tion Offi ce, located on the second fl oor of the Convocation Center. INTERVIEWS Head Coach Steve Wilce and his staff are available for CONTACT interviews on an appointment only basis between matches The Sports Information contact for the gymnastics team is and after practices. Personal interviews with the coach and Paul Pancoe. Paul can be reached at 734.487.0317, or via players should be scheduled with the EMU Sports Informa- e-mail at [email protected]. tion Offi ce. Individual gymnasts are available for interviews Monday- SERVICES Thursday. Their availability will depend on practice and class The EMU Sports Information Offi ce offers a weekly release schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so containing team and individual notes, statistics, reviews of that the players can be contacted and arrangements can be past matches and a look ahead to upcoming events. Ad- made. Home phone numbers for players and coaches WILL ditional information will include Mid-American Conference NOT be given out by the EMU Sports Information Offi ce. rankings, statistics and league notes. The coaching staff and gymnasts will be available for post- match interviews following a short cooling-off period. CREDENTIALS AND PARKING All credential requests should be directed to Paul Pancoe WORLD WIDE WEB at least one week in advance of home meets. A pass list The media can access all the latest EMU gymnastics news or credential will be located inside Warner Gymnasium. All on the athletic department’s web site, located at EMUEagles. media wishing to attend away meets should contact the host com. The EMU Sports Information Offi ce produces this web institution regarding medial policies and services. EMU does site with the most up-to-date and extensive coverage of the not issue parking credentials for gymnastics. Parking for Eagles. Gymnastics information available on the EMU web- Warner Gymnasium can be found by the side entrance to site includes statistics, rosters, press releases and notes. Bowen Field House, and will be limited to a fi rst-come, fi rst -serve basis. Media personnel will be responsible for their own parking arrangements. Jim Streeter Greg Steiner Sports Information Director Assistant SID Offi ce phone: 734.487.0317/0318 Offi ce phone: 734.487.0317/0318 Home phone: 734.485.3221 Cellular phone: 419.303.5005 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Paul Pancoe Amanda Decker Sports Information Graduate Asst. Sports Information Graduate Asst. Offi ce phone: 734.487.0317/0318 Offi ce phone: 734.487.0317/0318 Cellular phone: 330.559.1131 Cellular phone: 603.801.9152 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Sarah VanMetre Sports Information Graduate Asst. Offi ce phone: 734.487.0317/0318 Sports Information fax: 734.485.3840 Cellular phone: 317.679.8228 Offi ce E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.emueagles.com 2007 MAC Champions 2 2008 EMU Gymnastics EMU Athletics ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PHONE DIREC- EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY TORY DEPARTMENT OF (All phone numbers area code 734) INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT ADMINISTRATION Derrick Gragg, Athletics Director...... 487.1050 The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Liz Braughton, Faculty Athletics Rep...... 487.0246 Athletics at Eastern Michigan University is to complement Erin Burdis, Academic Administration ...... 487.1283 and supplement the overall mission of the institution. The Darrel Hallberg, Equipment Manager ...... 487.1029 intercollegiate program is committed to enriching the intel- Stephannnie Harvey-Vandeberg, Assistant AD ...... 487.1050 lectual and physical growth and development of all student- Mike Malach, Associate AD/Internal ...... 487.1050 Steve Nordwall, Director of Sports Medicine ...... 487.5183 athletes. Ron Reid, Ticket Manager ...... 487.2282 The program will strive to provide competitive opportuni- Suzy Merchant/Interim SWA ...... 487.2327 ties to a wide range of student-athletes at the conference, Jim Streeter, Sports Information Director ...... 487.0317 regional and national levels, and will engender support for Doug Dowdy, Associate AD/External ...... 487.1050 Melody Reifel Warner, Associate AD/Compliance ...... 487. the institution among many constituents, including students, faculty, alumni, friends and local communities. GYMNASTICS STAFF The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed Steve Wilce, Head Coach ...... 487.1082 to building the program based on the following principles: Andrea Siik, Assistant Coach...... 487.0310 • COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE HEAD COACHING STAFF In order to develop the character and ethical values of Karen Baird, Softball ...... 487.1031 student-athletes, and by continuation, all of those as Kim Berrington, Volleyball ...... 487.0291 sociated with the intercollegiate program, the program Brad Holdren, Women’s Rowing ...... 487.6690 must be operated with strict respect for, and adherence Charles E. Ramsey, Men’s ...... 487.0214 Ryan Ray, Women’s Tennis ...... 487.2244 to, all rules and regulations of governing agencies. Jake Boss, Baseball ...... 487.0315 • COMMITMENT TO EQUITY Bruce Cunningham, Men’s Golf ...... 487.6703/2441 The Department of Athletics shall remain committed, Brad Fairchild, Men’s X-Country/Track ...... 487.0236 in spirit and action, to the principle of gender and ethnic Jeff Genyk, Football ...... 487.2160 Scott Hall, Women’s Soccer ...... 487.2144 diversity. Competitive opportunities, fi scal resources Chris Heike, Cheerleading ...... 761.2592 and support services shall be distributed equitably. Derek DelPorto, Wrestling...... 487.0395 • COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION Peter Linn, Swimming...... 487.0463 The primary objective of all Eastern Michigan University David Lawson, Strength & Conditioning ...... 487.2152 Bob Maybouer, Women’s X-Country/Track ...... 487.0262 student-athletes is to graduate. Intercollegiate participa Suzy Merchant, Women’s Basketball ...... 487.0481 tion and achievement is secondary. All staff and coaches Jen Pomeraning, Dance ...... 646.8882 must endeavor to the student-athlete in meeting their academic goals. • COMMITMENT TO SERVICE The intercollegiate program, and all participants and staff, must represent the University with distinction. All actions and conduct are a refl ection on the University, and must be consistent with the University’s mission. • COMMITMENT TO SPORTSMANSHIP The Department of Athletics will provide an environment characterized by the highest level of sportsmanship. All staff, coaches and student-athletes will compete with

3 A Look Ahead To 2008 The Eastern Michigan University gymnastics ner-up. Among fi rst place fi nishes at Northern Illi- team enters the 2008 season different from any pre- nois (March 4), against Kent State (March 10), and vious season in school history. This year’s squad is Ball State (Feb. 17), Worley also took home the the defending Mid-American Conference champi- honors at the Cat Classic with a score of 38.950. ons, and will look to repeat using a core group of Her season-high mark of 39.025 ranks her among seniors that have plenty of experience to rely on. the top 10 in Eastern Michigan history. The Eagles relied on a youthful group through- Also returning as part of the senior class that will out the 2007 season and into the MAC Champion- be called upon to again lead the Green and White ship, where they edged rival Kent State University is Tawna Bennett. Bennett fi nished with the top by less then a half a to bring home the fi rst six scores on the vault for the Eagles last year, win- conference crown in school history. nign the even four times. A fourth place tie at the Head coach Steve Wilce, entering his 26th Cat Classic and a second place fi nish at the MAC season at the Champion- helm of the ship on the program, is vault provide confi dent the momentum Green and heading into White can her fi nal sea- again chal- son. lenge for a Junior second con- Duyen Zu secutive Vuong re- champion- turns for her ship. “We en- third sea- ter the season son look- with a lot of ing to pick optimism, re- up where turning the she left off majority of The 2008 Eagles look to repeat their 2007 performance at the last year. She last year’s team,” MAC Championship, where they won the fi rst conference posted fi ve of the said Wilce. crown in school history. top seven scores on EMU’s top re- the bars and three turning gymnast is the reigning 2005 MAC Fresh- of the top seven in the all0around for the Green and man of the Year as well as the 2007 All-Around White. A pair of top ten fi nishes at the Cat Classic MAC Champion, senior Jolene Worley. Worley (vault and bars) and a selection to the Academic was the fi rst Eastern Michigan gymnast to win the All-MAC team provide stable ground to build on all-around since 1993 and was a national qualifi er, in the 2008 season. competing in the regional championships in Tusca- The freshmen class for the Eagles will have ever loosa, Ala. last season. She recorded the top score chance to learn from the best this season. Danielle in three of fi ve events last yea for EMU. On the Durbin, Tarah Pekich, Jessica Perdoch, Heath- beam, she scored a 9.875 at the prestigious Mis- er Qualls, Melissa Sochaki and Nikole Viltz will souri Cat Classic, winning medalist honors. On the all compete for event time this season as the Green fl oor exercise she posted fi ve of the top six scores and White look to build off their championship for the Eagles, with a season-high mark of 9.825 run. coming at Central Michigan, March 23. In the all- around, she was a four-time winner and twice run- 2007 MAC Champions 4 2008 EMU Gymnastics 2008 Roster

KneelingKneeling (L to R): NicNicoleole OO’Hara,’Hara, Sara Wilchowski, Wilchowski,J Joleneolene Worley, Worley,Tawna Tawna Bennett, Nicole Nicole Brostek,Brostek, JenniferJennifer CharleboisCharlebois Second Row (L to R): Student Assistant Coach Erin Schmidt, Duyen Zu Vuong, Monica Lucas, Stefanie James, Maureen Moss, Lindsey Schilling, Samantha Golden, Erin Grigg, Student Assistant Coach Lindsey Sakai Back Row Row (L to R): Head Coach Steve Wilce, Tarah Pekich, Danielle Durbin, Melissa Sochacky, Nikole Viltz, Grace Crouch, Mickayla Balow, Heather Qualls, Jessica Perdoch, Assistant Coach Andrea Siik 2008 EMU Gymnastics Roster Name Events Ht. Cl.-El. Hometown-High School Mickayla Balow * AA 5-5 So.-So. Blaine, Minn.-Spring Lake Park high Tawna Bennett*** AA 5-4 Sr.-Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.-Edward White Nicole Brostek** AA 5-2 Sr.-Sr. Sterling Heights, Mich.-Stevenson Jennifer Charlebois*** AA 5-2 Sr.-Sr. Oshawa, Ontario-Eastdale Collegiate Grace Crouch AA 5-5 So.-So. Bellbrook, Ohio-Bellbrook Danielle Durbin AA 5-2 Fr.-Fr. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio-Cuyahoga Samantha Golden AA 5-1 So.-So. Denville, N.J.-Morris Knolls Erin Grigg * AA 5-9 So.-So. North Bay, Ontario-Widdifi eld Stefanie James ** AA 5-3 Jr.-Jr. West Windsor, N.J.- WW--P North Monica Lucas ** AA 5-1 Jr.-Jr. Winston-Salem, N.C.- Reynold Maureen Moss* AA 5-7 Jr.-Jr. Gurnee, Ill.- Warren Township Nicole O’Hara *** AA 5-1 Sr.-Sr. Florence, Ky.-Boone County Tarah Pekich AA 5-1 Fr.-Fr. New Boston, Mich.-Huron Jessica Perdoch AA 5-1 Fr.-Fr. Reading, Pa.-Exeter Heather Qualls AA 5-3 Fr.-Fr. Albuquerque, New Mexico-La Cueva Lindsey Sakai AA 4-10 So.-So. Wyoming, Ohio- Wyoming Lindsey Shilling AA 5-4 So.-So. Orlando, Fla.-Edgewater Melissa Sochacki AA 5-4 Fr.-Fr. Armada, Mich.-Cardinal Mooney Nikole Viltz AA 5-5 Fr.-Fr. Hawthorn Woods, Ill.-Carmel Sara Wilchowski AA 5-3 Sr.-Jr. Northville, Mich.-Northville Jolene Worley *** AA 5-5 Sr.-Sr. Orlando, Fla.-William R. Boone Duyen Zu Vuong ** AA 4-11 Jr.-Jr. Ottawa, Ontario- DeLasalle * Letters won V - Vault, U - Uneven Bars, B - Balance Beam, F - Floor, AA - All-Around

Head Coach: Steve Wilce (Eastern Kentucky ‘79) - 173-129 Overall (66-63 MAC); 26th season Assistant Coach: Andrea Siik (CMU ‘02) - Fourth Season

5 The 2008 Eagles TAWNAT BENNETT 5-4,5 Senior-Senior, All-Around JaJacksonville, Fla.-Edward White 33L: ‘05, ‘06, ‘07

EMU: Returns for senior sea- or better...Averaged 9.440 on the fl oor with a high mark son as the top gymnast on of 9.800...Averaged 9.6219 on the bars with a high of the vault…2007: Enjoyed a 9.700…2005: Saw action in every meet as a freshman solid junior season for the on the vault and bars...Finished fi rst on the vault versus Eagles…Finished with the Western Michigan with 9.850...Tied for fourth at the MAC top six scores on the team in the vault...Won the event Championships on the vault with a 9.725...Finished fi rst four times; at Illinois State (9.825), Ball State (9.825), on the vault at Rutgers with a 9.675...Tied for second Eagle Invitational (9.800), and Bowling Green (9.775)… on the vault at the Eagle Classic with a 9.825...Tied for Tied for fourth at the prestigious Missouri Cat Classic second on the vault at Western Michigan with a 9.550... with a score of 9.800…Competed in six meets on the Tied for third on the vault at Northern Illinois with a fl oor exercise, recording a season best 9.675 twice; at 9.600...Finished seventh on the vault at Central Michigan Central Michigan and Illinois State…Recorded a season with a 9.575...High School: National Honor Society and high 9.725 on the bars at Northern Illinois, fi nishing in fi fth honor roll member all four years...Participated in club place…Finished in second place at the MAC Champion- competition throughout high school...Club: Competed ships on the vault (9.800), and tied for seventh place on for Gymnastics Unlimited...Was a level-10 National team the fl oor (9.775)…2006: Selected MAC Specialist of the member her senior year and fi nished third in the region Year... Won the vault fi ve times, including posting eight in the all-around...As a sophomore, fi nished sixth in the of the Eagle’s top 15 scores on the vault...Her mark of region at level nine in the all-around including fourth the 9.900 at Kent State is tied for the second highest mark nation on the fl oor...Personal: Daughter of Brian and on the event in school history...Added a 9.825 versus Roberta Bennett... Has two brothers, Wayne and Jason, Northern Illinois and a pair of 9.750s versus Ursinus and one sister, Kara...Born: 4-29-86...Major: Exercise and Western Michigan...Scored a 9.600 or better seven Science. times, including a season-best 9.775 at the Cornell tri- meet on the uneven bars...Posted fi ve marks of 9.750 2007 MAC Champions 6 2008 EMU Gymnastics The 2008 Eagles NICOLEN O’HARA 5-1,Senior-Senior,5 All-Around FFlorence, Ky.-Boone County 33L: ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 EMU:EM Returns for senior sea- season high mark of 9.775 on the bars...High School: sonso for the Eagles after earning Graduated from Boone County High School...Graduated in herhe third letter in 2007…2007: the top-10 in her class with a 3.87 GPA... Member of the CompetedCo on the beam in four National Honor Society and German Club...Participated meets,m posting a high score of in the Gates Program for the Gifted and Talented...Club: 9.7509. at Western Michigan… Competed for the Queen City Gymnastics Club...Partici- TiedTie for fi rst against Bowling pated at level 10 for fi ve years...Was a two-time national Green on the fl oor exercise with a mark of 9.725… qualifi er...Finished third on beam, fourth on the bards, fi fth Season-high mark on the fl oor came at Western Michigan on the vault and sixth in the all-around at the state cham- (9.775) where she fi nished in fourth place…2006: Posted pionships her senior year...Placed fi rst on the beam and a season best score of 9.650 on the vault at Bowling third in the all-around at the Level 10 Regionals in 2003... Green, a 9.525 on the bars at the Michigan Classic, a Finished 16th in the all-around at the Level 10 Nationals… 9.675 on the beam in a tri-meet at Cornell and a 9.750 State vault champion in 2002...Personal: Daughter of on the fl oor at Kent State...2005: Competed in all 11 of Eugene and Jean O’Hara...Jean competed as a member EMU’s meets...Finished fi rst on the fl oor at the Rutgers of the Eastern Kentucky University gymnastics team...Has Quad with a 9.875...Tied for second on the fl oor at two brothers, Cody and Kyle...Born: 12-12-85...Major: Western Michigan with a 9.850...Finished seventh on the Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy. fl oor at Northern Illinois with a 9.675...Finished fourth on the beam at Central Michigan with a 9.675 and posted a

NICOLEN BROSTEK 5-2,5 Senior-Senior, All-Around SterlingS Heights, Mich.-Stevenson 2L:2 ‘06, ‘07

EMU:EM Returns for senior year School...Club: Competed for the Olympia Gymnastics asas co-captain to help EMU Academy...Was a level 10 state and regional qualifi er three defendde its 2007 MAC Cham- consecutive seasons (2002-2004)...Was an AAU national pionship…pio 2007: Recorded a qualifi er fi ve straight years...Personal: Daughter of Carl seasonse best score of 9.700 and Helen Brostek...Has two sisters, Brenda and Sara... on the beam at Illinois State… Born: 5-26-86...Major: Public Relations. Twice scored a 9.725 9 725 on the fl oor exercise, against Kent State University and at the Eagle Invitational…2006: Had a season best score of 9.700 on the fl oor at a tri- meet in Cornell...2005: Exhibitioned as a freshman… High School: Attended Sterling Heights Stevenson High

7 The 2008 Eagles JOLENEJO WORLEY 5-5,5 Senior-Senior, All-Around OOrlando, Fla.-William R. Boone 33L: ‘05, ‘06, ‘07

EMU:EM Returns to the Eagles for victory over Rutgers and Cornell, as well as a dual meet vic- herhe senior season as co-captain tory over Ursinus...Posted a career high 39.175 en route to andan reigning MAC All-Around second place fi nish in the all-around at Kent State, the score Champion…Ch 2007: Had a career is the third best in the school’s history...Turned in a 9.775 yeyear during the 2007 cam- on the vault at Kent State , a 9.800 on the bars at Cornell, papaign…Won 13 individual event a 9.825 on the balance beam at Kent State and a 9.825 on titles in the ’07 season (four on the the fl oor exercise against Western fl oor, three on the beam and one on MiMichigan…2005: Competed in the bars) …Finished second or better all 11 meets and qualifi ed for the in seven of the nine meets where she NCNCAA Regional at the University of competed in the all-around, including AlAlabama...Thea lone EMU gymnast to fi ve fi rst place honors…Posted fi ve ccompeteo in the all-around in all 11 of the top six scores on the fl oor memeets...Named co-MAC Gymnast of exercise…Collected five top five ththee Week after winning the all-around fi nishes against Kent State, scoring at MIT with a score of 38.600… a 9.750 on the vault and bars, a GaGarnered fi rst place honors on the 9.725 on the beam, a 9.800 on the babars with a 9.750, a second-place fl oor exercise, and a 39.025 in the fi nnish on the vault with a 9.550, a all-around competition…Placed in ththirdi place fi nish on the fl oor with a the top fi ve in every routine against 99.700,. and a fourth place fi nish on Northern Illinois, scoring a 9.700 tthehe beam with a 9.600…Finished on the vault, a 9.750 on the bars ffirstir in the all-around at Bowling and beam, a 9.825 on the fl oor and GrGreen with a 38.875…She fi nished a 39.025 in the all-around…Picked sesecond in the all-around at the Rut- up four top five finishes against gegers Quad meet with a 38.300… Bowling Green in the bars, beam, FFinishedin in a tie for second on the fl oor and all-around…Finished fi rst babars with a 9.675 and a second on overall on the beam and in the all- ththee fl oor with a 9.850 at the Rutgers around competition at the Missouri QuQuad…Tied for fi rst on the beam Cat Classic…Tied for third on the at Central Michigan with a 9.750… beam with a 9.750 and fourth on TiTiede for sixth on the bars at the the fl oor exercise with a 9.800 at MiMichigan Classic with a 9.800… the Eagle Invitational…Had four top FiFinishedn second in the all-around at three fi nishes at the MAC Champion- WeWestern Michigan with a 37.575... ships, placing third on the beam with HiHigh School: Attended William R. a 9.825, second on the bars with a BoBoone High School, which did not 9.800, second on the fl oor exercise hahave a gymnastics program...Was with a 9.800 and fi rst in the all-around oonn the honor roll all four years and a with a season-high and career-tying markark ofof 39.175…First39 175 First memembermber ofof thethe classclass councilcounci and Latin Club...Club: Competed all-around MAC Champion at EMU since 1993…Qualifi ed for for Orlando Metro Gymnastics...Was the level nine National NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships in Tuscaloosa, fl oor champion her sophomore year...Member of the two-time Alabama…2006: She competed in all of the 2006 meets level ten state championship team...Was the Level 10 state and in the all-around in all but one...Finished second or better fl oor champion her junior year as well as a three-time National in the all round in seven of the nine meets, including three qualifi er...Member of the team state championship in Level all-around championships...Won eight individual event titles in 10 in 2004...Personal: Daughter of Lamont and Debbie the ‘06 season (four on the bars, two on the beam and two Worley...Has two brothers, Clayton and Olin, and one sister on the fl oor)...Named the MAC Gymnast of the Week for the Shayla...Born: 4-23-86...Major: Computer Aided Design. period ending March 5, after leading the Eagles to a tri-meet 2007 MAC Champions 8 2008 EMU Gymnastics The 2008 Eagles JENNIFERJE CHARLEBOIS 5-2,5 Senior-Senior, All-Around OOshawa, Ontario-Eastdale Collegiate 33L: ‘05, ‘06, ‘07

EMU:EM Saw limited action in 9.675...Missed the second half of the season after suffer- 200720 season, returns for fi nal ing an injury...2004: Saw action in seven meets, earning yearye for EMU…2007: Scored a her fi rst letter... Tied for fi fth at the MAC Championships season-highse 9.675 on the vault on bars with a 9.825 (3-19-04)...Club: Competed for the twice,tw versus Ball State and at Winstonettes Gymnastics Club in Unionville, Ontario...A theth MAC Championships…Tied fi ve time national qualifi er was a member of the 1998-99 for 11th at the Missouri Misso ri Cat Classic with a 9.650 on the Canadian Junior National team member...Finished 11th in vault and placed 7th on the beam, with a 9.750…2006: the All-Around at the Avignon Cup in France...Placed fourth Had a season best of 9.450 on the vault at Ball State on the beam and 13th in the all-around at the Camberra and a 9.700 on the bars versus Western Michigan… Cup in Australia...Personal: Daughter of Jacques and Posted a 9.625 season best on the beam in a tri-meet Debbie Charlebois... Has one brother, Josh...Born: 8-27- at Cornell…2005: Was named the MAC Specialist of the 84...Major: Psychology. Week, Jan. 31, after fi nishing in fi rst place on the bars versus Bowling Green with a career best score of 9.900... Tied for second on the bars at Northern Illinois with a

SARA WILCHOWSKI 5-3, Senior-Junior, All-Around Northville, Michigan - Northville

EMU: Returns for her senior tion junior year, fi nished second in regional competition, year for the Eagles and will three-time Academic All-State, team MVP junior year… look to provide depth to the Club: State bar champion, regional fl oor champion, and starting lineup…2007: Did National qualifi er for Infi nity Gymnastics Academy…Per- not compete for the Eagles… sonal: Daughter of Denny and Sharon Wilchowski…Has High School: Competed one brother, Jayson, and one sister, Rene…Born: 12-7- three years for Northville High 85…Major: Exercise Science and Pre-Med. School…All-State selection freshman and junior year… Conference bars and beam champion, All-Metro selec-

9 The 2008 Eagles MONICA LUCAS 5-1, Junior-Junior, All-Around Winston-Salem, N.C.- Reynolds 2L: ‘06, ‘07

EMU: Returns for her third season after winning her second letter…Will provide veteran leadership for the Ea- gles…2007: Recorded a sea- son-high mark of 9.750 two times on the vault, at Cen- tral Michigan and Western Michigan…Scored a 9.675 on the bars against Kent State and at the Michigan Classic, placing 17th…Finished in fi fth place at the Eagle Invita- tional on the beam with a 9.650 and tied for 10th at the Missouri Cat Classic with a 9.700…Tied for fi fth on the bars with a season-high mark of 9.725 and 15th on the vault at the MAC Championships…2006: Had a season best on the vault with a 9.850 at Kent State…Posted a season best 9.750 on the bars at a tri meet at Cor- nell and a 9.525 on the beam versus Northern Illinois… High School: Competed in the Maccabian Games held in Israel during her senior year...Represented the in the Pan-Am Maccabian Games her junior year in Santiago and placed third in the all-round...Competed for the Salem Gymnastics Center where she claimed the all-around title at the 2005 North Carolina state champi- onships...Was a two-time Level 10 national qualifi er and a four-time regional qualifi er...Personal: Monica Sharon Lucas…Daughter of Tim and Marcy Lucas…Has one brother, Sammy…Born: 6-17-87…Major: Exercise Sci- ence.

MAUREEN MOSS 5-7, Junior-Junior, All-Around Gurnee, Ill.- Warren Township 1L: 2006 EMU: Returns to the Eagles Placed fourth in the all-around at the Illinois State Cham- for a third season looking to pionships as a senior...A National High School Gymnas- provide depth and challenge tic team member…Club: Competed for the American for a starting role…2007: Academy of Gymnastics coached by Leonard Isaacs... Recorded a season-high mark Was a four-time Level 10 regional qualifi er...Person- of 8.750 on the beam at the al: Maureen Kelli Moss…Daughter of Kevin and Kathy Missouri Cat Classic, fi nishing in 20th place…2006: Fin- Moss…Has two sisters, Megan and Kara…Born: 4-6- ished with a 8.250 season best on the beam at Bowling 87…Major: Political Science/Pre-Law. Green…High School: Four time athlete of the week… 2007 MAC Champions 10 2008 EMU Gymnastics The 2008 Eagles DUYEND ZU VUONG 4-11,4 Junior-Junior, All-Around OOttawa, Ontario-DeLasalle 22L: ‘06, ‘07

EMU: Returns to the Eagles as around title of the season at Bowling Green with a total one of the top performers on of 38.675…Club: Competed for the Ottawa Gymnastics the team as well as in the Mid- Center...Was a three-time Ontario Tour selection team American Conference…2007: member and a three-time Ontario team member...Com- Competed in every meet for peted in the Canadian National Championship for gym- the Eagles during the 2007 season…Posted fi ve of the nastics three years in a row…The squad twice captured seven top scores on the bars, including the top score the team championship, while she fi nished second on of 9.800, and three of the top seven scores in the all- the fl oor twice…Personal: Kim-Duyen Vuong… Daugh- around for the Eagles in 2007…Tied for fi rst place on the ter of Lang and Dung Vuong…Has one sister, Quyen… vault and bars against Bowling Green, scoring a 9.775... Born: 1-20-88…Major: Biology. Placed second in both the vault and bars, third in the all- around and fourth on the fl oor against Kent State, scor- ing a 9.750 on the vault, 9.775 on the bars, 38.525 in the all-around and 9.775 on the fl oor…Had a pair of top 10 fi nishes at the Missouri Cat Classic, placing ninth on the vault with a score of 9.725 and tied for second on the bars with a score of 9.800…Recorded the third highest score on the balance beam, posting a 9.825 at Central Michigan…Scored a 9.725 on the fl oor at Cen- tral Michigan and at Northern Illinois…Set a career-high mark in the all-around against Northern Illinois with a 38.975…Took fi rst place honors against Bowling Green with a mark of 38.725…Finished in eighth place at both the Michigan Classic (38.725) and MAC Championships in the all-around…Selected as an alternate for the all- around competition at the NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama…Selected as MAC Gymnast of the Week for the period ending Jan. 15; the second time in her short career…Selected to the Academic All-MAC team…2006: Voted MAC Freshman of the Year...Ranks in the top two in the conference’s freshman in vault and beam besides ranking third among the league’s freshman in the fl oor exercise...Named to the MAC Gymnast of the Week for the period ending March 20...Won three all around titles this season in fi ve tries...Turned in a season best at Ursinus winning the all around championship with a total of 38.825, which tied for the eight best score in EMU history...Finished fi rst on the bars with a 9.775...Finished third on the fl oor with a 9.650...Captured the all-around title with a 38.475 against Northern Illinois...Posted a 9.850 on the vault at Kent State, which tied for the fi fth highest score on that event in the program’s history...Tied for second on the vault with a 9.725 and tied for third on the bars with a 9.625 at Bowling Green...Captured her third all-

11 The 2008 Eagles STEFANIE JAMES 5-3, Junior-Junior, All-Around West Windsor, N.J.- WW--P North 2L: ‘06, ‘07

EMU: Returns for her third School: Named to New Jersey’s fi rst team as a junior season with EMU…2007: and senior at Will-Moor Gymnastics Academy…Level 10 Posted a season-high mark of national qualifi er her junior year…Second place vault at 9.775 on the vault at the Ea- level 10 Regionals her junior year...As a freshman fi n- gle Invitational, placing third in ished in second place at the Level Nine Regionals on the event…Recorded a 9.700 vault...At the Eastern Nationals placed third in the vault, fi ve times; against Kent State, at Northern Illinois, the fi fth in the fl oor and seventh in the all-around in Level Missouri Cat Classic, Michigan Classic and at the MAC Nine…Personal: Stefanie Constance James…Daughter Championships, tying her for 15th place…Scored a sea- of Peter and Helen James…Has two brothers, Adam and son-high 9.675 on the fl oor exercise twice; at Western Alexander…Born: 7-13-87…Major: Undecided. Michigan and the Michigan Classic…2006: Had a sea- son best score of 9.700 on the vault at the MAC Cham- pionship and a 9.525 on the fl oor at Ball State…High

MICKAYLAM BALOW 5-5,5 Sophomore-Sophomore, All-Around Blaine,B Minn.- Spring Lake Park High 1L:1 ‘07

EMU: Returns for her sopho- more year after a strong fresh- man campaign in which she was the lone freshman to com- pete in every meet…2007: Competed in every meet for the Eagles last season as a true freshman…Recorded a high of 9.700 on the vault two times; at Northern Illinois and at the Missouri Cat Classic where she tied for 10th place…Posted a 9.675 on the balance beam twice; at the Michigan Classic, ty- ing for 17th place, and at Western Michigan, fi nishing in seventh place…Shared the season high mark of 9.825 on the fl oor exercise, coming from the Eagle Invitational where she fi nished tied for second…Scored a 9.700 or better on the fl oor six times, including a second place tie at the MAC Championships with a 9.800…High School: Competed for Twin City Twisters...Eight time Regional Qualifi er...Nation Elite team member in 2003...Seven year level 10 gymnast...Honor roll student at Spring Lake Park High School...Personal: Daughter of Rick and Sandy Balow…Has three brothers, Noah, David, and Daniel… Born: 3-23-88…Major: Exercise Science. 2007 MAC Champions 12 2008 EMU Gymnastics The 2008 Eagles SAMANTHA GOLDEN 5-1, Sophomore-Sophomore, All-Around Denville, New Jersey- Morris Knolls

EMU: Will look to provide depth for the Eagles in the 2008 campaign…2007: Exhibi- tioned…Will look to compete for action this season…High School: Honor Roll student at Morris Knolls High School…Personal: Daughter of Rich and Lisa Golden…Has one brother, Patrick, and one sister, Allie…Born: 7-20-88…Major: Dietetics.

ERIN GRIGG 4-11, Sophomore-Sophomore, All-Around North Bay, Ontario- Widdified 1L: ‘07

EMU: Returns after limited action in freshman season due to injury…2007: Had a season- high mark of 9.775 on the vault twice, at Central Michigan and versus Kent State, placing fi rst both meets…Recorded two top fi ve fi nishes on the bars with a high mark of 9.800, a tie for second against Kent State and a third place fi nish at Central Michigan…Tied for 11th on the vault (9.725) and 13th on the bars (9.700) at the MAC Championships…High School: Honor Roll student at Widdifi eld High School…Personal: Daughter of Eric and Heather Grigg…Has one brother, Kevin, and one sister, Robyn…Born: 4-19-88…Major: Undecided.

LINDSEY SHILLING 5-4, Sophomore-Sophomore, All-Around Orlando, Florida - Edgewater

EMU: Will look to provide depth in her second year with the Eagles…2007: Saw limited action during the season...High School: Competed in varsity gymnastics, cross country and track and fi eld while at Edgewater High School…Personal: Daughter of David and Janet Shilling…Has one brother, Mark…Born: 3-22-88…Major: Exercise Science.

GRACE CROUCH 5-5, Sophomore-Freshman, All-Around Bellbrook, Ohio.- Bellbrook

EMU: Returns after a redshirt freshman year and will look to compete for starting role for the Green and White…2007: Did not compete on the year…High School: Three-year level 10 gymnast at Tops Gymnastics Club, Regional Qualifi er...Four year varsity lettermen in diving, district qualifi er junior and senior years at Bellbrook High School…Personal: Daughter of Erik and Christine Crouch…Has one sister, Sydney…Born: 3-10-88…Major: Exercise Science.

13 The 2008 Eagles DANIELLE DURBIN 5-2, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio- Cuyahoga Falls

High School: Competed at AAU Nationals, winning the fl oor, vault and all-around…Quali- fi ed for Level 9 Regionals while a senior at Cuyahoga Falls High School…First team All- Conference during sophomore and junior year where she broke school records on vault, fl oor exercise and all-around…Member of Honor Roll…Personal: Daughter of Kelly and Carol Durbin…Has one brother, J.T…Born: 3-20-89…Major: Exercise Science.

TARAH PEKICH 5-1, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around New Boston, Mich.- Huron

High School: A level 10 regional qualifi er during junior year while at Huron High School… Level 9 beam Michigan state champion…As a sophomore was a Level 9 bars and beam, an all-around champion in Region 5 and a Level 9 national bar champion as a sopho- more…As a freshman was a Level 8 beam state champion and a Level 8 Region 4 beam champion…Personal: Daughter of Robert Pekich and Linda Spriggs…Has one brother, Jimmy, and two sisters, Amber and Zoe…Born: 9-6-89…Major: Psychology.

JESSICA PERDOCH 5-1, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around Reading, Pa.- Exeter

High School: Placed seventh in the bars at state competition as a Level 10 during senior year at Exeter Township High School…Placed third on bars, fourth on fl oor exercise, fi fth on beam and was a Level 10 state vault and all-around champion as a junior…Level 9 National qualifi er as a freshman…Member of National Honor Society…Personal: Daugh- ter of John and Alice Perdoch…Has two brothers, Steven and Jeffrey…Born: 4-9-89… Major: Exercise Science.

HEATHER QUALLS 5-3, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around Albuquerque, New Mexico- La Cueva

Club: 10 year member of Albuquerque Gymnastics School club team while at La Cueva High School…High School: Member of National Honors Society...State champion in lev- els 7, 8, 9 and 10...Five time regional qualifi er…Personal: Daughter of Alan and Lori Qualls…Has one brother, Garrett…Born: 11-2-88…Major: Undecided. 2007 MAC Champions 14 2008 EMU Gymnastics The 2008 Eagles MELISSA SOCHACKI 5-4, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around Armada, Mich.- Cardinal Mooney

High School: Was a Level 10 Regional competitor on the bars, placing ninth as a se- nior while at Cardinal Mooney Catholic…Was a State, Regional and Eastern National all- around champion as well as a Level 9 Region 5 bars champion during junior year...State beam champion as a freshman…National Honor Society member, graduating in top 10 of class…Personal: Daughter of Lawrence and Judy Sochacki…Has two brothers, Rick and Mark…Born: 1-24-89…Major: Pre-Pharmacy.

NIKOLE VILTZ 5-5, Freshman-Freshman, All-Around Hawthorn Woods, Ill.- Carmel

High School: Competed on IHSA National Team as a senior while at Carmel High School… Placed fourth on vault at Nationals…Finished third in the all-around, second on the fl oor exercise and fi rst on the vault at state championships…Went undefeated on the vault dur- ing 2007…Winner of the United States Marine Corp. Distinguished Athlete Award …Voted Carmel High School Athlete of the Year…Named Daily Herold and Pioneer Press Gymnast of the Year in 2007…Personal: Daughter of Simon and Kristin Viltz…Born: 9-26-89… Major: Undecided.

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15 Coaching Staff HEAD COACH STEVE WILCE 26th Season (Eastern Kentucky, ‘79) 173-129 overall (66-63 MAC)

Steve Wilce is entering his Five of his gymnasts have earned the MAC Senior Gym- 26th season at the helm of the nast of the Year award, Natalie Hashimoto (2003), Kim Mill- Eastern Michigan University er (1997), Jodi Fosberg (1995), Robin Loheide (1993) and women’s gymnastics team. Allyson Newman (1992). Wilce has also coached a number The winningest coach in EMU of MAC Freshman of the Year, including J.J. Cullom in 1997, gymnastics history, Wilce has a Rebecca Fuss in 2004 and Jolene Worley in 2005. career record of 173-129 (66- His athletes have also been recognized for their per- 63 MAC), a .572 winning percentage. formances in the classroom as well. In 2004, the Eagles Last season, EMU captured their fi rst conference were singled out by the National Association of Collegiate championship, edging Kent State University in front of a Gymnastic Coaches/Women’s as one of it’s Academic-All home crowd at the Convocation Center. Jolene Worley American teams. The team posted a 3.56 GPA to fi nish was crowned all-around champion, EMU’s fi rst since Robin second in the NCAA Division ranks, and had 10 individual Loheide (1993). In 2005-06, the Eagles took home a fourth student-athletes singled out for All-American honors. place fi nish at the MAC Championship as Zu Voung was The 52-year-old Wilce (2-2-56) began his term at Eastern named MAC Freshman of the Year and Tawna Bennett Michigan after serving as the assistant gymnastics coach at earned MAC Specialist of the Year. In 2004-05, EMU fi nished Eastern Kentucky from 1974-79 and again in 1981-82. The third at the conference championship. Rebecca Fuss was 1982 squad won the AIAW Region II title, and the 1979 and named MAC Freshman of the Year and Leah Hashimoto 1981 teams fi nished second. The 1979 team also fi nished garnered Academic All-MAC honors. 14th in the nation. Throughout In 1980, the years, his Wilce was an as- teams have sistant at the Uni- been consis- versity of Massa- tently among chusetts, where the best in the the Minutemen MAC, but he has fi nished third at yet to earn his the AIAW Region fi rst team title. I championship. His peers in the Wilce re- MAC have rec- ceived his bach- ognized him elor’s degree in three times as physical educa- the MAC Coach tion from Eastern of Year, in 1987, Kentucky Univer- 1989 and 1992. sity in 1979 and a Several individual athletes have excelled under his tute- master’s degree in sports administration in 1981. lage, including the gymnast regarded as the best in EMU Wilce and his wife Devvon have three children, Danilyn history, Natalie Hashimoto. During her career at EMU, she (10-19-90), Deming (5-27-92) and Denae (2-13-95). become the fi rst gymnast to win the MAC Freshman of the Year award (2000), and two-consecutive MAC Gymnast of the Year honors (2001 and 2002) and MAC Senior Gymnast of the Year award (2003). 2007 MAC Champions 16 2008 EMU Gymnastics Coaching Staff ASSISTANT COACH ANDREA SIIK Fourth Season (Central Michigan, ‘02) The 2007 season marks the fourth year for Andrea Siik as an assistant coach of for the Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team. The 28-year-old Siik (5-24-79) joined EMU after a stint as the student assistant at Central Michigan. She was also a gymnastics and track and fi eld volunteer with the Michigan Special Olympics in 1999 and 2000 and was a gymnastics coach at CMU’s Summer Gymnastics Camps in 1999, 2000, and 2001. Siik also spent one year as the head gymnastics coach at Plymouth High School. Siik was a four-year letterwinner for the Chippewas from 1998-2001. She competed on three Mid-American Conference championship teams (1998,1999,2000) and the 1999 and 2000 teams qualifi ed for the NCAA regional while the 1998 and 2000 teams were NIT Championship qualifi ers. She was a scholastic All-American and posted a 3.95 GPA. Siik received her bachelor’s degree at CMU in 2002 with a major in elementary mathematics. Siik and her husband, Jason have one child, Jack Paul (3-15-07).

17 Individual Event Records (Top-10) VAULT BEAM ALL-AROUND Pos. Name Score Pos. Name Score Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 10.000 1. Natalie Hashimoto 10.000 1. Natalie Hashimoto 39.725 2. Rachel Johnson 9.900 2. Jenika Faes 9.900 2. Leah Hashimoto 39.475 Leah Hashimoto 9.900 Jennie Spindler 9.900 3. Jolene Worley 39.175 Tawna Bennett 9.900 Rebecca Fuss 9.900 4. Rebecca Fuss 39.125 5. Chrissy Holik 9.850 5. Dana Stencel 9.875 5. Regan Maurer 39.050 Kim Miller 9.850 Leah Hashimoto 9.875 Kim Miller 39.050 Brook Morari 9.850 Sara Wasilenko 9.875 Jennifer Cullom 39.050 Laura Holensworth 9.850 Jolene Worley 9.875 8. Jennifer Joy 38.825 Dyuen Zu Vuong 9.850 9. Lisa Fleming 9.850 Dyuen Zu Vuong 38.825 10. Monica Lucas 9.850 Kim Miller 9.850 10. Robin Loheide 38.800 Jennifer Cullom 9.850 Emily Rock 9.850 Tara Poche’ 9.850 BARS Pos. Name Score 1. Natalie Hashimoto 9.950 FLOOR 2. Lindsay Gamrod 9.900 Pos. Name Score Leah Hashimoto 9.900 1. Natalie Hashimoto 9.950 Jennifer Charlebois 9.900 Sara Wasilenko 9.950 5. Chrissy Jones 9.875 Leah Hashimoto 9.950 6. Heather Shire 9.850 Brooke Morari 9.950 Lucy Burgin 9.850 5. Emily Koechel 9.925 8. Missy Thompson 9.825 6. Robin Loheide 9.900 Emily Cercado 9.825 Kristi Mowl 9.900 Kristen Totten 9.900

9. Dee Knight 9.875 Rebecca Fuss 9.875 Nicole O’Hara 9.875 Emily Koechel 9.875 Jolene Worley 9.875

*** Notice for Individual Records *** EMU gymnastics only recognizes the top score for each individual gymnast Natalie Hashimoto holds or shares the top spot of every EMU gymnastics record.

TEAM EVENT RECORDS

VAULT: 49.350, at Missouri 3-2-03

BARS: 49.200, vs. Kent State, 2-25-01

BEAM: 49.075, at 2001 MAC Championships, 3-24-01

FLOOR: 49.425, at 2002 MAC Championships, 3-23-02

OVERALL SCORE: 195.550, at MAC Championships 3-19-04 2007 MAC Champions 18 2008 EMU Gymnastics 2007 EMU Results 2007 EMU Women’s Gymnastics Results 10- 8 (2-4 MAC) Date Opponent Result 1/13/2007 BOWLING GREEN (w/ URSINAS) 1st, 192.475 1/28/2007 at Western Michigan L 191.700-194.650 2/3/2007 Michigan Classic (Hosted by Michigan State) 4th, 193.125 2/17/2007 Ball State W 191.900-189.450 2/23/2007 at Missouri Cat Classic 2nd - 191.775 2/28/2007 at Illinois State W 192.950-190.300 3/4/2007 at Northern Illinois L 193.250-194.375 3/10/2007 EAGLE INVITATIONAL 1st, 193.675 3/17/2007 KENT STATE L 192.925-194.125 3/24/2007 at Central Michigan L 193.075-195.600 3/31/2007 MAC Championship 1st, 194.525

Awards and Honors First Team All-MAC: Jolene Worley Academic All-MAC: Duyen Zu Vuong

Senior Jolene Worley returns Zu Vuong returns for her as the defending MAC junior year as one of the top all-around champion all-around gymnasts in the MAC

19 Fast Facts Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 18,300 Graduates: 4,700 Gender: Undergraduates: 59 percent female; 41 percent male Graduates: 65 percent female; 35 percent male Where We’re Located Michigan residents: 91 percent Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles President: TBA west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, Board of Regents: Eight-member board, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, appointed by governor Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. Faculty: 689 full time EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic fl ora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jog- Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent ging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.1 Recently named “A Cool City,” by Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm, Ypsilanti plays a leading New Freshmen Average ACT: 21 role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted 158 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1014 years. Academic programs: 423 majors, minors and What Makes Us Unique concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certifi cate programs In 1849, with the passage of Act No. 138, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclu- Doctoral programs: 2 - Educational Leadership; sive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; Clinical Psychology and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United Campus Buildings: 128 States. Campus Size: 803 acres Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, fi rst as a Normal School, then as a College and fi nally as a Athletic Affi liation: NCAA Division I-A University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. Mascot: Eagles The University currently serves nearly 24,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, Colors: Green and White specialist, doctoral and certifi cate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 400 undergraduate and 167 graduate majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the Univer- 2007-08 Tuition and Fees* sity’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and In-state and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $7,080 its graduate school. Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $18,900 Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a Room and Board, 20 meals weekly: $6,874 National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken *subject to change Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year; Recent University honors include EMU’s College of Business being designated by Princeton Review as one of the nation’s 143 most outstanding business schools; and the College of Education’s recogni- tion by US News and World Report for its long tradition of producing outstanding educational personnel. The University is proud of the fact that it was the fi rst state supported institution to admit women, and that it is consistently cited by US News and World Report for its commitment to diversity. “Black Issues in Higher Education” recently recognized EMU for the number of African-American students who earn undergraduate degrees. Accreditation Enrollment Profi le Eastern Michigan University is fully accredited The 24,000 students enrolled in fall 2006 in- by the Higher Learning Commission of the North cluded 18,868 undergraduates and 4,725 graduate Central Association of Colleges and Schools and 30 students. Undergraduate students are 59 percent female and 41 percent male; graduate students professional associations. are 65 percent female and 35 percent male. EMU students represent 45 U.S. states and 93 foreign countries. Degrees Of undergraduate students, 69 percent are full The Division of Academic Affairs delivers program- time and 60 percent are women. EMU’s popula- ming through fi ve degree-granting colleges and tion is 69.9 percent white; 16.1 percent black; 3.1 the Offi ce of Graduate Studies and Research, and percent international; 5.8 percent undeclared; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2.1 percent Hispanic and offers 400 majors, minors and concentrations as 0.5 percent Native-American. well as 167 graduate degree/certifi cate programs in 31 departments. Top majors are: education, Outreach business, social sciences and history, science and EMU provides many resources for teaching, engineering, English, and the health professions. research and service to our area residents through offi ces and programs such as: academic service- learning, alumni relations, career services, charter The Alumni Association schools, the Halle Library; summer technology in- Representing more than 120,000 alumni and stitutes for gifted high school students; off-campus friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social locations in Brighton, Detroit, Flint, Jackson, Livo- nia, Monroe, Traverse City and Washtenaw County; and service-related programs for more than 20 online course offerings; speech, hearing, reading geographically-based and special-interest alumni and counseling clinics; summer athletic programs chapters. for pre-college students; and WEMU-FM. Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents

Th e Board of Regents is the governing body of Thomas W. Sidlik Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratifi ed a new Chair constitution, Jan. 6, 1964. Th e Board comprises Thomas W. Sidlik was appointed by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to replace Michael Morris with a term ex- eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms piring December 2012. Sidlik was a member of the Board of by the governor.Th e current EMU Regents are Thomas Sidlik Management of DaimlerChrysler AG from December 1998 Th omas W. Sidlik, chair; Roy Wilbanks, vice chair; Floyd Clack; Chair through August 2007, and was responsible for Global Pro- Gary D. Hawks; Philip A. Incarnati; Mohamed Okdie; Francine curement and Supply from 2003 through August 2007. Sidlik Parker; and James F. Stapleton. was Vice-Chairman of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and “Other institutions of higher education established by law having Chairman of the Council’s Executive Committee. He is Executive Sponsor of the authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a Automobile Industry Action Group and Member of the Board of Overseers, Leon- board of control which shall be a body corporate. Th e board shall have ard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. Mr. Sidlik is a resident of general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of Ann Arbor. all expenditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as neces- sary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall Roy E. Wilbanks be the principal executive offi cer of the institution and be ex-offi cio a member of the board without the right to vote. Th e board may elect Vice Chair Roy E. Wilbanks was appointed to the Board of Regents one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board by Governor Granholm in December 2004 to fi ll the seat meetings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who vacated by Dr. Rosalind E. Griffi n for a term ending in shall hold offi ce for terms of eight years, not more than two of which Roy E. Wilbanks December 2012. Wilbanks was employed by Eastern shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the gov- Vice-Chair Michigan University in various roles such as: Assistant to ernor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies the President for Government and Community Relations, shall be fi lled in like manner.” Vice President for University Relations and Secretary to the Board of Regents, Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Executive Offi cer and President and Floyd Clack Chief Executive Offi cer of the Eastern Michigan Foundation. In 2004, he was Floyd Clack was appointed by Governor Granholm in inducted into the Ypsilanti High School Athletic Hall of Fame and, in 2003, June 2005 to fi ll the seat vacated by Steven G. Gordon, he was awarded the John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award. Wilbanks and then reappointed to a full term in January of 2007. earned a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Wilbanks Clack was a member of the Genesee County Board of serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs Committee and is a resident of Ypsi- Commissioners (District 2) from 1996-2004 and is a lanti. Floyd Clack former state representative, serving seven terms from 1982 – 1996. He also served as a member of the Flint Mohamed Okdie City Council from 1979 – 1982 and was a guidance counselor and teacher Mohamed Okdie was appointed by Governor Granholm in in the Flint Community Schools. He is a former president of the Flint December 2007 to replace Ismael Ahmed, who resigned. NAACP. Mr. Clack received a master’s degree in counseling from EMU Okdie is a school social worker for Detroit Public School in 1972. He lives in Flint. System. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. Prior to working for the Detroit Public School System, Mohamed Okdie Okdie was a psychiatric social worker at Detroit Receiving Gary D. Hawks Hospital and was a community liaison for Congressman Gary D. Hawks was appointed by Governor Granholm John Conyers. in January 2007 to replace Sharon Rothwell, who re- signed. Hawks was the vice president of University Re- Francine Parker lations at EMU from 1972-1981. He is appointed for a Francine Parker was appointed by Governor Gra- Gary D. Hawks term expiring Dec. 31, 2010. nholm in January 2007 to replace Joseph Antonini, whose term expired in December 2006. Parker is Philip A. Incarnati president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014. Philip A. Incarnati was appointed to the board by Governor Francine Parker John Engler in February, 1992, to fi ll the seat left vacant by John Burton. He was reappointed in 1994 for a term ending December, 2002. In December 2002, Governor Engler reap- James F. Stapleton pointed him for a term ending December 2010. Incarnati is James Stapleton was appointed by Governor Gra- president and chief executive offi cer for the McLaren Health Philip A. Care Corporation in Flint, Michigan. He is a member of the nholm in January 2007 to replace Karen Valvo, Incarnati following boards: Michigan Health and Hospital Associa- who resigned. Stapleton is president and CEO of tion, Genesee Area Focus Council, Healthcare Council of MidMichigan, Genesee B&R Consultants. Stapleton is appointed for a County Medical Control Authority, Flint Cultural Center, Greater Flint Health term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. Coalition, Flint Area Medical Education Corporation, The One Hundred Club of James D. Flint, Inc., HBO & Company and the Detroit Area CEO Exchange. Incarnati is an Stapleton Eastern Michigan University alumnus with a bachelor of business administration degree in 1976 and a masters of business administration in 1982. He served as chair of the Board from 1995 to 2005. He is a resident of Clarkston. EMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Gragg became Eastern Michigan’s 11th athletic to 1995 as an academic counselor at his alma director after spending the previous six years at mater before adding the title of director of stu- the University of Arkansas. He fi rst joined the dent life in his fi nal year at Vanderbilt. During his U of A in 2000 as an associate athletic director time as a Commodore athletic administrator, he and was promoted to senior associate athletic coordinated student life and support programs director in 2003 and then to deputy athletic as well as supervising the academic counseling director. In his tenure at Arkansas, Gragg was programs for student-athletes. In 1995, Gragg responsible for various areas including: athletic was named director of compliance & operations administration, sport program oversight, market- at the University of Missouri. During his two years ing, sports information, recruitment, budget, in Columbia, he was the game event manager for student-athlete support, compliance, facilities 10 Olympic sports programs and served on the and game management, fund-raising and re- Big 12 Compliance Coordinators Group during search. his last year as compliance coordinator at the During his career, Gragg has published several university. articles and editorials on intercollegiate athletics Named assistant athletic director for compli- as well as a nationwide study on sports-related ance at Michigan in 1997, Gragg spent three gambling. He is a former member of the NCAA’s years with oversight of the UM compliance Minority Opportunities & Interests Committee, department. While serving in Ann Arbor, Gragg having served as cochair of the committee also earned his master’s degree in sports ad- in 2004-05. Gragg also served as a member ministration from Wayne State University. He of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwest also served on the faculty at WSU, teaching Arkansas Board of Directors and as a member intercollegiate sport administration and sports of the American Heart Association, Northwest marketing classes. He earned his doctorate in Dr. Derrick Gragg enters his second year as Arkansas Board of Directors. He currently serves higher education administration from the U of A the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. During as a member of the NCAA’s Academic/Eligibility/ in May of 2004 and also taught two undergradu- Gragg’s fi rst year as athletic director at EMU, the Compliance Cabinet and as a member of the ate courses during his tenure there as an athletic athletics program set a school and Mid-American NACDA Division IA Athletic Directors Scholarship administrator. Conference (MAC) record by capturing a re- Ad Hoc Steering Committee. Gragg also serves Gragg is a proud member of Kappa Alpha markable eight team conference championships as cochair of the MAC track coaches group. Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of the and fi nishing runners-up in two other sports. A former collegiate wide receiver, Gragg let- National Association of Collegiate Directors of The MAC-record eight team championships tered four years at Vanderbilt while earning his Athletics (NACDA) and the Black Coaches As- eclipsed the mark of six held jointly by Central degree. He graduated with a bachelor’s in human sociation (BCA). Michigan (2003-04) and Western Michigan development in 1992 and was a member of the Gragg and his wife, Sanya, have a daughter, (1984-85). Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll DeSha, 13, and two sons, Avery, 10, and Phillip- during his senior year. Gragg served from 1993 Raymond, 6. EMU ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Lori Baron Tim Bilbrey Bobbie Bowling Liz Broughton Erin Burdis Doug Dowdy Craig Fink Darrell Hallberg Athletic Asst. Strength Senior Account Faculty Athletics Asst. Director of Associate Associate Equipment Secretary Coach Specialist Representative SASS Athletic Director Athletic Director Manager

Karen Hansen Stephannnie Erich Keil Mike Malach Steve Nordwall Mike Paciorek Ann Pierson Dr. Melody Reifel Werner Administrative Harvey-Vandenberg Facilities Associate Head Athletic Faculty Compliance Academic Associate Secretary Assoc. AD/SWA Manager Athletic Director Trainer Associate Counselor Athletic Director

Scott Schultz Jay Sofen Megan Snow Greg Steiner Jim Streeter Mike Szerszen Bill Tuscany Masayasu Takaiwa Director of Asst. Equipment Staff Athletic Asst. Sports Info. Sports Information Head Strength Assoc. Athletic Staff Athletic Marketing Manager Trainer Director Director Coach Trainer Trainer Student Athlete Support Services

Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college suc- cess. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student- athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an aca- demic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an academic profi le on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, provid- ing learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and University rules and Strength and Conditioning regulations. The main focus of the EMU strength and conditioning program is to develop Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when the complete student-athlete. Everything that is incorporated into the training making the switch from high school or community college to a university. program relates to success on the court. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention The program is not just about lifting weights, but rather the development and support. of all aspects of athletic performance. These areas include speed, strength, College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the quickness, agility, fl exibility, explosion, sports nutrition and mental tough- student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a suc- ness. cessful college experience. One of the main objectives of the program is to improve the players’ agility The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek and speed. The goal is to develop stronger and more physical student-athletes assistance from SASS as well as other University student services. SASS staff without losing speed or fl exibility. members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Offi ce, Aca- With that in mind, our staff focuses on improving strength in the “Power demic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Zone.” Abdominal, lower back and hip strength are crucial for an athlete’s Offi ce, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also success. Increasing strength in these areas decreases the chance and severity provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection of injury and assists in strength and power development. and providing additional help with courses when requested. EMU athletes are pushed as much as possible to prepare for competition. The athletes are challenged through physically demanding and intense workouts year-round. The athletes are also challenged during each workout with some type of mental toughness/physical challenge. We train not only the physical side of the student-athlete, but also the mental and competitive side. While everyone lifts weights during the year, EMU Eagle student-athletes will also condition. This places us as one of the best conditioned teams in the country each year. Our goal is simple: Be the best conditioned/most physical team in the country. A highly motivated athlete is a program’s most valuable asset. Everyone in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine the country works on developing their athletes from the neck down, but at The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long EMU, our program strives for excellence both mentally and physically. Our history and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes staff works to develop long-term and short-term goals for success. We work and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary closely with the athletes so we know exactly what they are doing and what Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of fi rst-class they need to do to improve. prevention, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student- Developing athletes is a year-round task for our strength staff. During athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission the year, the athletes will spend almost as much time in the weight room remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athlet- as they do on the court. Strength and Conditioning at EMU is a full-time ics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine commitment. There is no such thing as part-time champions. EMU athletes team. work hard but have fun. The camaraderie and work ethic developed in the The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by team phy- weight room carry onto the fi eld. sician Dr. David Alvarez, orthopedic team physicians Dr. Wally Roeser and Dr. Bruce Miller, and Head Athletic Trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, four graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist, Don Wurtzel. Our sports medicine staff works in conjunction with various medical profession- als within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: to provide a high standard of medical care through effective preventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post- injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facilities in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building. Mid-American Conference

Providing leadership in education and in diversity, the Mid- HISTORY OF THE MAC American Conference moves into its 61st year of service to the Based in since July 1999 following a 15- year stay in student-athlete. Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has established historic measurements in Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference both football and men’s and women’s basketball since its move has progressively grown and developed into one of the most to Northeast Ohio. aggressive Division I conferences in the country. Under the The Mid-American Conference was founded as a fi ve-school University of Akron guidance of Commissioner Rick Chryst, the seventh commis- league on February 24, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, 1992 sioner in the history of the league, the MAC has responded Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter to the ever changing landscape of membership issues and members. The Mid-American Conference has 12 full-time schools member standards in the fast-paced environment of collegiate and a 13th, Temple, for football only. Comprising the East Divi- athletics. sion is the University of Akron (joined in 1992), Bowling Green In May of 2007, three MAC institutions – the University of State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State Akron, Ball State University and the University at Buffalo – were University (1951), Miami University (1947) and Ohio University among the 10 NCAA Division I-A athletic departments recog- (1946). The West Division members are Ball State University nized for excellence in the area of diversity. The achievements (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan Ball State University were presented by the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, 1997), 1973 A&M University. University of Toledo (1950) and Western Michigan University In addition, Akron and Kent State were noted for Diversity (1947). Strategy; Akron and Toledo for African American Graduation: In 1946 men’s basketball was the fi rst competitive sport in the Female Student-Athletes; Ball State and Kent State for African MAC, which now sponsors a total of 23 sports. Women’s sports American Graduation: Male Student-Athletes; Buffalo for Em- were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. ployee Diversity: Sex; and Ball State and Buffalo for Employee For men, championships (11) are sponsored in football, bas- Diversity: Values and Attitudes. ketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, In a report issued in September of 2006, the MAC had the indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, wrestling, golf and Bowling Green State highest percentage of public institutions with a Graduation tennis. University 1952 Success Rate (GSR) of 70 percent or above (8 of 12 schools) For women, championships (12) are sponsored in basketball, and a GSR of 50 percent or more (12 of 12 schools). In foot- softball, volleyball, cross country, fi eld hockey, golf, soccer, swim- ball GSR, the MAC led all other I-A leagues as eight of the 12 ming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track schools topped the 70 percent or better rate. The MAC’s total and tennis. of eight at 70 percent-plus accounted for 32 percent of the 25 public institutions nationwide that posted The Mid-American Conference (MAC) 70 percent or better. MAC football produced four bowl teams in 2006, Mid-American Conference University at Buffalo the second most in league history in a single season. 24 Public Square, 15th Floor 1998 The 2007 gridiron season welcomes the addition of Cleveland, OH 44113 Temple University to the East Division. Phone: 216.566.4622 MAC women’s basketball produced two fi rsts in Fax: 216.696.2622 2007. Bowling Green became the fi rst MAC women’s basketball team to advance as far as the Sweet 16 in Founded: 1946 the NCAA Tournament, and Northern Illinois’ guard Headquarters: Cleveland, Ohio Stephanie Raymond became the fi rst-ever MAC player Membership: 12 + 2 affi liate members in the WNBA when she played for the Chicago Sky Central Michigan (Missouri State-Field Hockey, Temple-Football) University after being a second round draft selection. Divisions: 2 (East Division/West Division) 1971 Recent past MAC noteworthy accomplishments Student Population: Total: 240,000 (estimate); Average: 22,000 include that of former Kent State President Dr. Carol National Ranking: Fourth-largest Division I-A conference in terms of Cartwright. She chaired the Executive Committee of undergraduate population. Third largest Division I-A conference in terms the NCAA Board of Directors from 2002-2005 during of total enrollment a legislative process that keyed legislation relative to Alumni: Nearly 1.7 million alumni nationwide I-A status. In addition, in an NCAA report released in October States with Members: Eastern Michigan 2004, the MAC led the 11 I-A conferences in long- University Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Michigan (3), Ohio (6), New York (1) 1973 term graduation rates for football student-athletes at public institutions. From Super Bowl quarterback Ben Roethlisbereger MAC Sponsored Championships: (Miami University), British Open winner Ben Cur- 23: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross tis (Kent State University), World Series winning country, fi eld hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic gymnastics, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s bobsled team member Brock Kreitzburg (University of swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s outdoor track, Kent State University men’s and women’s indoor track, women’s volleyball, wrestling. 1951 Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.

Miami University 1947

Northern Illinois University Ohio University University of Toledo Western Michigan University 1976-86, 1997 1946 1950 1947 Ypsilanti - “Pride. Diversity.” Heritage.”

About Ypsilanti representative in Congress From rolling, tree-filled suburban for the Michigan Territory, neighborhoods to a vibrant urban center, urged the building of a the Ypsilanti area accommodates every federal highway from lifestyle. Affordable housing, access to Detroit to Chicago, to be state-of-the art medical care facilities and known as the Chicago excellent schools provide a high standard Road. The surveying crew, of living. Low interest rates, reduced following the Sauk Indian property tax and Ypsilanti’s central location trail, put the crossing of between Ann Arbor and Detroit have all the Huron River nearly a worked together to create one of the state’s mile north of Woodruff’s strongest housing markets. Grove. In 1825, three prominent settlers combined portions of their own land to form the original plat for a new settlement at the crossing, which was named for the Greek Patriot General of the river, along the Chicago Road (later Demetrius Ypsilanti. When a fi re destroyed called Congress Street, now Michigan the school at Woodruff’s Grove, that small Avenue). Both business districts continued settlement was abandoned in favor of to develop and diversify, resulting in a Ypsilanti. considerable rivalry between the two Travel from Detroit by stagecoach which still exists to some extent today. became possible in 1830, and by 1832 Over the years, Ypsilanti grew and three stage lines served Ypsilanti. In 1835, fl ourished. The early development of the the military road to Chicago was offi cially community was infl uenced and enhanced opened, with new towns springing up by the presence of the river and its along its length. Three years later the abundant water power. railroad from Detroit reached Ypsilanti. As the years progressed the river The fi rst wood frame depot was built in industries of the mid to late 19th century 1838; two decades later, a large brick yielded to manufacturing, and mills masonry station was constructed. gave way to auto-related commerce Adjacent to the depot, a small commercial which became the major economic force. district arose east of the river known, In 1941, Ford Motor Company built a then and now, as Depot Town. Most of plant in Willow Run. That plant was quickly the structures still standing in Depot converted to wartime production when the Town today were built within three United States entered World War II. The decades following mid-19th century. famous B-24 bombers rolled off the Willow A second business district developed Run assembly line one every 55 minutes. Ypsilanti’s History shortly after Depot Town on the west side Ypsilanti is located where an old Indian (History is courtesy of the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce) trail crossed the Huron River and was, long before the coming of the white man, the camping and burial ground for several native American tribes. In 1809, three French explorers built a log structure on the west bank of an Indian trading post which was one of the earliest structures in the vast, sparsely populated Michigan territory, whose citizens, including soldiers in forts, numbered just 4,762. Gabriel Godfrey, proprietor of the trading post, was followed in 1823 by Benjamin Woodruff who, along with several companions, established a small settlement on the river a mile south of the post, naming it Woodruff’s Grove, the fi rst settlement in Washtenaw County. In 1824, Father Gabriel Richard, EMU Athletic Club

Supporting EMU Student- Athletes Since 1994

The EMU Athletic Club provides vital fi nancial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS: Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the Hall of Fame -- $5,000 and up court and in the classroom. More than 1,200 donors • All of the benefi ts of the lower levels, plus ... generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes • Receive fi rst-level priority on the purchase of football/basketball season tickets, last year. see (B) below Established in 1994, the EMU Athletic Club raises funds • Purchase rights to 10 luxury football box seats in three keys areas for EMU’s 21 varsity athletic teams: • Opportunity to travel to a road game with a team of your choice annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility • Specially designed EMU Athletic Club gift related projects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of sup- Olympian -- $2,500 - $4,999 port needed by the Athletic Department. These contribu- • All of the benefi ts of the lower levels, plus ... • Purchase rights to fi ve luxury football box seats tions directly support the operating budgets of our teams • Invitation to dinner with Athletic Director with other Olympian and higher members and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national All-American -- $1,000 - $2,499 recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nation- • All of the benefi ts of the lower levels, plus ... ally competitive schedules, equipment such as uniforms, • Football/basketball reserved parking (season ticket holders only) balls, nets, bats, and much more. • Purchase rights to two luxury football box seats Gifts to any of our teams, or to our newly established • EMU Athletic Club Leader recognition pin Eagles for Excellence Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an All-Conference -- $500 - $999 • All of the benefi ts of the lower levels, plus ... investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. • Media guides upon request Join the EMU Athletic Club today and make a difference • Postseason ticket priority for EMU Athletics. • Purchase rights to two chair back seats for football How to Make a Gift • Invitation to annual social event with EMU head coaches and administrators

Online: www.emufoundation.org Captain -- $250 - $499 • All of the benefi ts of the lower levels, plus ... By Phone: 734.487.8236 • Access to the E-Club Room (must show membership card) By Mail: 799 N. Hewitt Road • Exclusive access to the “Eagles Nest.” Located in the Convocation Stadium Club, this newly created hospitality area will be available for select home men’s & Room 309C women’s basketball conference games and will feature a variety of refreshments Ypsilanti, MI 48197 and pre-game “chalk talks” from members of the coaching staffs. (C) Varsity -- $50 - $249 Join the EMU Athletc Club • Tax deduction, see (A) below • Invitation to special events For more information or to join the EMU Athletic • Discounts at Eagle Crest Golf Club, Eagle Crest Conference Center and the Club, please contact: Ypsilanti Marriott (must show membership card) • Membership card • All members of the EMU Athletic Club will have their names listed in the annual Craig Fink - Associate Athletic Director/ report Executive Director of the EMU Athletic Club Offi ce Phone - 734.487.8236 (A) Material value of benefi t provided will reduce tax deduction by value of benefi t. (B) Current football/basketball season ticket holders retain their current seats. E-mail: craig.fi [email protected] (C) Must also purchase season tickets or single game tickets to access this area. EMU Athletic Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony for the class of 2007 will be held in conjunction with an EMU basketball game during the 2007- 2008 season. The class of 2007 includes: Al Jagutis (men’s basketball, men’s tennis), Marci Kelly (women’s softball), Mark Leonard (men’s swimming), Tamyka McCord (women’s track) Stan Vinson (men’s track), and Doug Willer (wrestling). A G Hamilton Morningside, 2005 Sara Seegers, 2005 Ron Adams, 1999 Jon Gates, 2001 Dick Moseley, 1985 Wayne Seiler, 2000 Delmar Allman, 1981 Oswald Gaynier, 1993 George Muellich, 1979 Edwin Shadford, 1976 Sherry Anderson, 2003 George Gervin, 1993 Roxanne Munch, 2004 Pat Sheridan, 1998 Jim Applegate, 1996 Ralph Gilden, 1983 N Paul Shoemaker, 1977 Roger Arnett, 1983 Cleon Gilliam, 1992 Jim Nelson, 2000 Chuck Shonta, 1982 Rha Arnold, 1981 Wardell Gilliam, 1984 Ferris Newman, 1980 Kenneth “Red” Simmons, 1978 Tommy Asinga, 2005 Garry Grady, 2003 Harold Simons, 2005 Jim Grant, 1991 O Dr. Bob Sims, 1994 B Glenn Gulliver, 1997 Harry Ockerman, 1977 Jean Siterlet, 1985 Norb Badar, 1988 Ron Gulyas, 1989 Ron Oestrike, 1979 Rodney Slater, 2001 John Banaszak, 1985 Lloyd W. Olds, 1976 Mark Smith, 1999 William Barrett, 1984 H Andrea (Bowman) Osika, 1996 Mary Smith, 2002 Gary Bastien, 1989 Charles Hanneman, 1977 Bernard Otto, 1984 Tom Smith, 1998 Louis Batterson, 1979 Jim Harkema, 1999 Bob Owchinko, 1989 Claude Snarey, 1991 Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976 Gussie Harris, 1983 Shirley Spork, 1981 James Bell, 1984 Ken Hawk, 1983 P Clemens “C.P.” Steimle, 1994 James Bibbs, 1979 Kelly Hebler, 1999 Chuck Paige, 1985 Col. Bill Stephens, 1987 Dan Boisture, 2005 Merrill Hershey, 1979 Lucy Parker, 1995 Raymond L. Stites, 1976 Ruth Boughner, 1980 Earle Higgins, 1997 Bob Parks, 1980 Jim Streeter, 2004 Wilbur P. Bowen, 2000 Charles “Whitey” Hlad, 1977 Sue Parks, 1992 Mike Strickland, 1992 Leighton Boyd, 1980 Chris Hoiles, 2000 Jeff Peck, 1996 Nikki Stubbs, 2006 Santee Brockman, 1983 Greg Howe, 2006 Al Pingel, 1982 Jim Brodie, 1991 Bruce Howell, 1986 Leroy Potter, 1999 T Joe Brodie, 1993 Carole Huston, 2006 Dave Pureifory, 1981 Eugene Thomas, 1997 James M. “Bingo” Brown, 1976 Jeff Huxley, 1991 Nanette Push, 1998 Bill Tipton, 1986 Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997 Fred Trosko, 1982 Ken Bruchanski, 1990 J Q Leo Turner, 1992 Jack Brusewitz, 2000 Al Jagutis, 2007 Thomas Quinn, 1978 Gary Tyson, 2006 Laurie Byrd, 1993 Bob Jennings, 2001 Marv Johnson, 1987 R V C Ron Johnson, 1986 Larry Radcliff, 1995 Andrew Vanyo, 1978 Sharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003 Earl Jones, 2002 Jerry Raymond, 1986 Stan Vinson, 2007 Garion Campbell, 1982 Hayes Jones, 1977 Frank Reaume, 1990 Bill Cave, 1989 Jay Jones, 1992 Ron Rice, 2002 W Clarence Chapman, 1988 Mike Jones, 1985 Earl Riskey, 1982 Arthur Walker, 1979 Jean Cione, 1986 Maury Jormakka, 2001 Dean Rockwell, 1977 Neville “Tex” Walker, 1983 John Clay, 1995 Dazel Jules, 2006 John “Rocky” Roe, 2001 James Walsh, 1978 William “Audie” Cole, 2002 Waldomar Roeser, 2005 Jeff Washington, 1999 Sherm Collins, 1988 K Jenny Romatowski, 2000 Claudia Wasik, 1997 Terry Collins, 1994 Denise Kaercher, 2000 Col. Duane Root, 1997 Frank “Buck” Weeber, 1979 Roger Coryell, 2004 Kerry Keating, 1995 Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981 Jack Weiss, 1987 Doug Cossey, 1985 Marci Kelly, 2007 James Ross, 1991 Bob Welch, 1988 Rena Cox, 2002 David Kieft, 1999 Bob Rowland, 1987 George Wendt, 1983 Clifford Crane, 1982 Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978 Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976 Harry Werbin, 1989 Hasely Crawford, 1985 Doug Willer, 2007 William Crouch, 1978 L S Virgil Windom, 1990 Bob Crosby, 1995 Charles Lappeus, 1983 Clarence Sabbath, 1981 Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003 Mark Leonard, 2007 Olin Sanders, 1977 Z C. Dale Curtiss, 1977 Peter Linn, 2006 Mireille Sankatsing, 2004 Duane Zemper, 1990 Bob Lints, 2006 Ron Saunders, 1998 William Zepp, 1978 D Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989 Dan Schmitz, 2005 Mark Dailey, 2004 Grant Long, 1998 Dottie Davis, 1990 Glenn Davis, 1987 M Jeff Dils, 1990 Nick Manych, 1993 Marc Dingman, 1998 Harvey Marlatt, 1979 Earl Dixon, 2004 George Marshall, 1976 Donna Donakowski, 1994 Jim Martin, 1981 Melissa Drouillard, 2004 Kenneth “Beef” Matheson, 1980 Jim Dutcher, 2003 Dr. James Matthews, 1995 Stan McConnor, 1988 E Tamyka McCord, 2007 Clare Ebersole, 1988 Kennedy McIntosh, 1996 Dave Ellis, 1986 Paul McMullen, 2003 Ed Engle, 1997 George Mead, 2001 Robert Middlekauff, 1978 F Kevin Miller, 1994 Tom Fagan, 1991 Lanny Mills, 2002 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca, 1994 Randy Mills, 1996 Angie Fielder, 2001 Gordon Minty, 1984 The newest group of Hall of Famers celebrate following the induction ceremo- Charles Forsythe, 1981 Marv Mittlestat, 1982 ny in the atrium of the the Convocation Center. The Class of 2006 included: John C. Fountain, 1996 Loita “Blink” Molineaux, 1998 Dan Boisture, Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas, Greg Howe, Carole Huston, Dazel William Foy, 1976 J.E. Morcombe, 2002 Jules, Peter Linn, Bob Lints, Gary Tyson. The EMU Identity

Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michi- EASTERN EAGLES FIGHT SONG gan University athletic teams have gone by A Look Back at EMU’s Logos the nickname “Eagles.” “Eastern Eagles, hats off to you! The Eagles name was offi cially adopted Fight, fi ght, fi ght for ole EMU. on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Look to the sky, the Eagles will fl y, Regents voted to replace the existing Huron the bravest we’ll defy. nickname and logo with the new one. ... Rah,rah, rah!” EMU originally went by the nicknames 1929-1991 “Normalites,” “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles through the years before “Hu- “Hold that line for ole Green and rons” was adopted in 1929. White. The “Hurons” fi rst came into being as Sons and daughters show your might. the result of a contest sponsored by the So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, and vic-tor-y!” a three-person committee, composed of Dr. 1991-1994 Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor EMU ALMA MATER Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from TM the many entries in the contest. Eastern, sacred Alma Mater to your The name was submitted by two name we shall be true. students, Gretchen Borst and George Han- Ever marching on to victory, we’ll ner. stand by to see you through, Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel 1995-2001 Softly fl oating on the breeze, at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much infl uenced by his place of employ- verdant green with white of snow, ment as by the Huron Indian tribe. This our banner we will carry in our The runner-up name in that contest hearts whe’er we go. was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appro- GO GREEN priateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights Go Green, roll up the score. issued a report in October 1988 suggest- 2002 Go Green, let’s get some more. ing that all schools using such logos drop Raise a cheer for old Green and White. them. The report indicated that the use of Let’s show them we came here to Native American names, logos and mascots fi ght. for athletic teams promoted racial stereo- TM Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim. types. At that time, four colleges, 62 high Go Green, let’s win this game. schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. We’ll always fi ght for old EMU. Come on and let’s go Green! The EMU Board of Regents voted 2003-PRESENT to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two fi nal names sub- mitted were Green Hornets and Express.

SOME OF EMU’S PROMINENT ALUMNI

• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jereme Perry, • Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co. • Rodney Slater -- former U.S. Secretary of Transportation L. J. Shelton, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players • John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic • Shirley Spork -- co-founder of the LPGA Standing in 2004 • Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner • Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality • Fred Cofi eld, Earl Higgins, Harvey Marlatt , George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, • Lloyd Olds - designed the zebra shirt worn by referees Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players • Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• General John G. Coburn -- one of eight four-star • Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire generals in the United States • Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing • Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist NCAA Compliance

Important Questions for Prospective Student-Athletes from 7 Melody Reifel Werner, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

WHEN DO I BECOME A PROSPECT? WHAT ARE EVALUATIONS? You become a “prospective student-athlete” (PSA) when An evaluation is any off-campus activity used to assess you start ninth-grade classes. You become a “recruited your academic qualifi cations or athletics ability, which prospective student-athlete” at a particular college if includes visiting your high school (during which no any coach approaches you (or any member of your contact occurs) or watching you practice or compete family) about enrolling and participating in athletics at at any site. Currently in all sports other than football that college. Activities by coaches that cause you to and basketball, a college coach is limited to seven become a recruited prospective student-athlete are: opportunities (contacts and evaluations combined) (1) providing you with an offi cial visit to campus; (2) to recruit you and not more than three of the seven placing more than one telephone call to you or any opportunities may be off-campus contacts. Once you other member of your family; or (3) visiting you or any sign a National Letter of Intent, you may be evaluated other member of your family anywhere other than the an unlimited number of times by a college coach from college campus. the college with which you have signed.

WHEN CAN COACHES TALK TO ME AND WATCH ME PLAY? WHEN CAN A COACH SEND ME LETTERS AND EMAILS? There are many specifi c NCAA rules which dictate when In sports other than men’s basketball, a member a coach may talk to you or watch you play. These rules institution may not provide recruiting materials to a vary depending on the sport and the time of year. prospect (including general correspondence related to Often, calls are limited to a certain month or to certain athletics) until Sept. 1 at the beginning of the prospect’s times during the month. To get more information on junior year in high school. In the sport of men’s basketball, what these rules are and which ones apply to you, an institution may not provide recruiting materials to a please visit ncaa.org or contact Melody Reifel Werner prospect (including general correspondence related to at 734.487.2327. athletics) until June 15 at the conclusion of the prospect’s sophomore year in high school. WHAT ABOUT COACHES CONTACTING ME? A contact is any face-to-face meeting between a ARE THERE RULES FOR BOOSTERS? university coach and you or your parents. Also, any such In addition to general recruiting regulations, no alumni, face-to-face meeting that is prearranged or that takes boosters or representatives of a college’s athletics place on your campus, at an organized competition or at interests can be involved in your recruitment. There may a practice involving you or your high school, prep school, be no phone calls or letters from boosters. If an EMU two-year college or all-star team shall be considered a booster is contacting you, please call the EMU Offi ce of contact, regardless of the conversation. Currently in all Compliance as soon as possible at 734. 487.2327. sports other than football, college coaches may contact you off the college campus no more than three times. I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS THAT ARE NOT ANSWERED HERE. However, a college coach may visit your high school CAN YOU HELP ME? (with the approval of your high school principal) only Sure! If you have any questions, please contact Melody once a week during a contact period. Reifel Werner via e-mail at [email protected]. Good luck and GO EAGLES! EMU Athletic Hall of Fame

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony for the class of 2006 will be held in conjunction with an EMU men’s basketball game during the 2006-2007 season. The class of 2006 includes: Greg Howe (baseball), Carole Huston (athletic administration), Dazel Jules (men’s track), Peter Linn (men’s-women’s swimming head coach), Bob Lints (football), Nikki Stubbs (volleyball), and Gary Tyson (men’s basketball).

A G N Wayne Seiler, 2000 Ron Adams, 1999 Jon Gates, 2001 Jim Nelson, 2000 Edwin Shadford, 1976 Delmar Allman, 1981 Oswald Gaynier, 1993 Ferris Newman, 1980 Pat Sheridan, 1998 Sherry Anderson, 2003 George Gervin, 1993 Paul Shoemaker, 1977 Jim Applegate, 1996 Ralph Gilden, 1983 O Chuck Shonta, 1982 Roger Arnett, 1983 Cleon Gilliam, 1992 Harry Ockerman, 1977 Kenneth “Red” Simmons, 1978 Rha Arnold, 1981 Wardell Gilliam, 1984 Ron Oestrike, 1979 Harold Simons, 2005 Tommy Asinga, 2005 Garry Grady, 2003 Lloyd W. Olds, 1976 Dr. Bob Sims, 1994 Jim Grant, 1991 Andrea (Bowman) Osika, 1996 Jean Siterlet, 1985 B Glenn Gulliver, 1997 Bernard Otto, 1984 Rodney Slater, 2001 Norb Badar, 1988 Ron Gulyas, 1989 Bob Owchinko, 1989 Mark Smith, 1999 John Banaszak, 1985 Mary Smith, 2002 William Barrett, 1984 H P Tom Smith, 1998 Gary Bastien, 1989 Charles Hanneman, 1977 Chuck Paige, 1985 Claude Snarey, 1991 Louis Batterson, 1979 Jim Harkema, 1999 Lucy Parker, 1995 Shirley Spork, 1981 Charles Eugene Beatty, 1976 Gussie Harris, 1983 Bob Parks, 1980 Clemens “C.P.” Steimle, 1994 James Bell, 1984 Ken Hawk, 1983 Sue Parks, 1992 Col. Bill Stephens, 1987 James Bibbs, 1979 Kelly Hebler, 1999 Jeff Peck, 1996 Raymond L. Stites, 1976 Dan Boisture, 2005 Merrill Hershey, 1979 Al Pingel, 1982 Jim Streeter, 2004 Ruth Boughner, 1980 Earle Higgins, 1997 Leroy Potter, 1999 Mike Strickland, 1992 Wilbur P. Bowen, 2000 Charles “Whitey” Hlad, 1977 Dave Pureifory, 1981 Nikki Stubbs, 2006 Leighton Boyd, 1980 Chris Hoiles, 2000 Nanette Push, 1998 Santee Brockman, 1983 Greg Howe, 2006 T Jim Brodie, 1991 Bruce Howell, 1986 Q Eugene Thomas, 1997 Joe Brodie, 1993 Carole Huston, 2006 Thomas Quinn, 1978 Bill Tipton, 1986 James M. “Bingo” Brown, 1976 Jeff Huxley, 1991 Fred Trosko, 1982 Dr. Walter Gerald Brown, 1997 R Leo Turner, 1992 Ken Bruchanski, 1990 J Larry Radcliff, 1995 Gary Tyson, 2006 Jack Brusewitz, 2000 Bob Jennings, 2001 Jerry Raymond, 1986 Laurie Byrd, 1993 Marv Johnson, 1987 Frank Reaume, 1990 V Ron Johnson, 1986 Ron Rice, 2002 Andrew Vanyo, 1978 C Earl Jones, 2002 Earl Riskey, 1982 Sharon (Brown) Calhoun, 2003 Hayes Jones, 1977 Dean Rockwell, 1977 W Garion Campbell, 1982 Jay Jones, 1992 John “Rocky” Roe, 2001 Arthur Walker, 1979 Bill Cave, 1989 Mike Jones, 1985 Waldomar Roeser, 2005 Neville “Tex” Walker, 1983 Clarence Chapman, 1988 Maury Jormakka, 2001 Jenny Romatowski, 2000 James Walsh, 1978 Jean Cione, 1986 Dazel Jules, 2006 Col. Duane Root, 1997 Jeff Washington, 1999 John Clay, 1995 Abe Rosenkrantz, 1981 Claudia Wasik, 1997 William “Audie” Cole, 2002 K James Ross, 1991 Frank “Buck” Weeber, 1979 Sherm Collins, 1988 Denise Kaercher, 2000 Bob Rowland, 1987 Jack Weiss, 1987 Terry Collins, 1994 Kerry Keating, 1995 Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., 1976 Bob Welch, 1988 Roger Coryell, 2004 David Kieft, 1999 George Wendt, 1983 Doug Cossey, 1985 Daniel Webster Kirksey, 1978 S Harry Werbin, 1989 Rena Cox, 2002 Clarence Sabbath, 1981 Virgil Windom, 1990 Clifford Crane, 1982 L Olin Sanders, 1977 Hasely Crawford, 1985 Charles Lappeus, 1983 Mireille Sankatsing, 2004 Z William Crouch, 1978 Peter Linn, 2006 Ron Saunders, 1998 Duane Zemper, 1990 Bob Crosby, 1995 Bob Lints, 2006 Dan Schmitz, 2005 William Zepp, 1978 Marsha (Barker) Crosby, 2003 Ann (Meachum) Lohner, 1989 Sara Seegers, 2005 C. Dale Curtiss, 1977 Grant Long, 1998

D M Mark Dailey, 2004 Nick Manych, 1993 Dottie Davis, 1990 Harvey Marlatt, 1979 Glenn Davis, 1987 George Marshall, 1976 Jeff Dils, 1990 Jim Martin, 1981 Marc Dingman, 1998 Kenneth “Beef” Matheson, 1980 Earl Dixon, 2004 Dr. James Matthews, 1995 Donna Donakowski, 1994 Stan McConnor, 1988 Melissa Drouillard, 2004 Kennedy McIntosh, 1996 Jim Dutcher, 2003 Paul McMullen, 2003 George Mead, 2001 E Robert Middlekauff, 1978 Clare Ebersole, 1988 Kevin Miller, 1994 Dave Ellis, 1986 Lanny Mills, 2002 Ed Engle, 1997 Randy Mills, 1996 Gordon Minty, 1984 F Marv Mittlestat, 1982 Tom Fagan, 1991 Loita “Blink” Molineaux, 1998 The newest group of Hall of Famers celebrate following the induction ceremo- F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca, 1994 J.E. Morcombe, 2002 Angie Fielder, 2001 Hamilton Morningside, 2005 ny in the atrium of the the Convocation Center. The Class of 2005 included: Charles Forsythe, 1981 Dick Moseley, 1985 Tommy Asinga (track and fi eld), Dan Boisture (football coach), Ben Braun John C. Fountain, 1996 George Muellich, 1979 (basketball coach), Hamilton Morningstar (track and fi eld), Dr. Waldomar William Foy, 1976 Roxanne Munch, 2004 Roeser (team physician), Danny Schmitz (baseball), Sara Seegers (softball) and 2007 MAC Champions 30 Warner Gymnasium 2008 EMU Gymnastics Warner Gymnasium is the current home of the EMU Gymnastics Program. Warner was opened in 1964, and is named after Joseph E. Warner, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives who was infl uential in the funding of the facility. Warner is located within the Bowen Field House Complex. It also holds a coaches offi ces, a training room, weight room and classroom space. EMU’s club gymnastics team also uses the facility for practice and meets.

EMU hosted the 2002 Michi- gan Classic in Bowen Field House. The Eagles hosted four other teams from the state of Michi- gan, including national power- houses Michigan and Michigan State. MAC teams Central and Western Michigan also com- peted. EMU brought home a third place fi nish. EMU gymnast Natalie Hashim- oto won the vault competition with a score of 9.900 and fi n- ished third in the all-around.

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