1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS

2018-19 Schedule...... 2 University Quick Facts Table of Contents/Quick Facts...... 3 Location Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded 1849 Athletic Media Relations...... 4 Enrollment 21.105 President Dr. James M. Smith Track Information/Directions...... 5 Nickname Eagles Colors Green (349) and White Head Coach Sue Parks...... 6-7 Conference Mid-American (MAC) Assistant Coaching Staff...... 8-9 Athletic Department 2018-19 Roster...... 10 President Dr. James M. Smith 2018-19 Season Preview...... 11-12 Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee Senior Associate AD Erin Kido The Mid-American Conference...... 13 Senior Associate AD Dan McLean Senior Associate AD Andy Rowdon 2019 MAC Indoor Championships...... 14 Associate AD for Academics Karen Schiferl Associate AD for Business Operations Stacie McMullen 2018 MAC Outdoor Championships...... 15 Associate AD for Compliance Matthew Jakobsze EMU Track and Field Record Book...... 16-24 Associate AD for Media Relations Greg Steiner Associate AD for Sports Medicine Gretchen Buskirk Eastern Michigan University...... 25-27 Assistant AD for Equipment Operations Ben Herman Assistant AD for Marketing Ricky Zum Mallen Board of Regents...... 28 Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Edward Sidlow Scott Wetherbee...... 29-30 Women’s Track and Field Staff NCAA Compliance...... 31 Head Coach (Year) Sue Parks (13th year) Alma Mater Eastern Michigan, ‘80 The EMU Identity...... 32 Office Phone Number 734.487.0262 E-Club Hall of Fame...... 33 Email [email protected] Assistant Coach Chris Best Alma Mater Liberty, ‘10 Email [email protected] Assistant Coach Arthur Ignaczak Alma Mater Mount St. Mary’s, ‘10 Email [email protected]

Athletic Media Relations Associate AD for Athletic Media Relations Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Kyler Ludlow Graduate Assistant/Track and Field Maddie Heaps Credits Email [email protected] Editor/Layout: Maddie Heaps Cell Phone 510.332.5247 Assistant Editors: Greg Steiner Creative Video Intern Frank Kurtz Katie Gonzales Student Assistant Jessica Crusan Kyler Ludlow Student Assistant Barry Keyes Office Phone 734.487.0317/8 Photography Mailing Address 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center Chloe Smith, Randy Mascharka, Andrew Room 307 Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Wolverine Photo, Steve King Website EMUEagles.com

2018 Team Information The 2018-19 EMU Women’s Track & Field Media Guide is provided as a service to accredited 2018 MAC Indoor Finish 1st (154 points) media and opponents. 2018 MAC Outdoor Finish 2nd (122 points) Information is current as of Jan. 17, 2019.

© COPYRIGHT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY The 2018-19 EMU Women’s Track and Field Media Guide was written by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of Eastern Michigan University and can not be reproduced without permission from the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

3 EMU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS

Greg Steiner Katie Gonzales Kyler Ludlow Maddie Heaps Frank Kurtz Barry Keyes Jessica Crusan

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations...... Greg Steiner Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 734.845.1132 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Football and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations...... Katie Gonzales Office Phone...... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...... 773.512.6079 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations...... Kyler Ludlow Office Phone...... 734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...... 937.489.4744 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...... Maddie Heaps Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 510.332.5247 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Rowing, Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Creative Video Intern...... Frank Kurtz Office Phone...... 734.487.0317 Cellular Phone...... 734.476.8246 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Creative Video

Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant...... Jessica Crusan Celluar Phone...... 248.982.4279 E-mail ...... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered...... Gymnastics

Athletic Media Relations Student Assistant...... Barry Keyes Celluar Phone...... 410.739.2108 E-mail ...... [email protected]

HOW TO GET EMU CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations office: Cross Country Contact: Maddie Heaps...... 510.332.5247

The Internet: Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latest Eastern Michigan University Athletics Information, including up-to-date cross country results and weekly releases: www.emueagles.com

4 EMU ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS TRACK INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS Directions to Bowen Field House/Bob Parks Track From the north: U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Oakwood; turn left on Oakwood and proceed to the parking garage on the east side of the street at the bottom of the hill. The three buildings are just to the east of the parking garage.

From the south: See above directions from the north.

From the east: I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Oak- wood and see directions above from the north.

From the west: I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (from the north).

Directions to Rynearson Stadium, home of the Olds/Marshall/Parks Track By air: Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw avenue. Rynearson Stadium, which houses the track, is on the east side of the road.

From the north: U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium.

From the south: U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium.

From the east: (A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the street. (B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium.

From the west: Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The stadium is on the east side of the road.

5 HEAD COACH SUE PARKS HEAD COACH SUE PARKS HEAD COACH Sue Parks 13TH YEAR AT EMU - EASTERN MICHIGAN ‘80 NCAA Cross Country Championship both Bogdanova and McDermitt to All- appearances, with the 2017 team American recognition in 2017 for their finishing in ninth place, the best finish in outdoor 5000m performances, while program history. Furthermore, the 2017 also leading McDermitt to the same Eagles’ Distance Medley relay qualified laurel later during the cross country for the NCAA Indoor Championship, season. Her accomplishments as a earning All-American recognition for head coach are not only noticed within their performance, while the 2018 DMR the MAC, named coach of the year squad was ranked seventh in the nation more times than any of her conference Sue Parks, a former EMU track great, for their medley efforts. Additionally, track and field colleagues, but also are a member of the EMU Athletic Hall of her 2018 4 x 1500 relay squad ran the celebrated regionally, as she has been Fame and the daughter of legendary third-fastest time in the NCAA, making named Great Lakes Regional coach of men’s track coach Bob Parks, is now Eastern one of just three schools the year two times in her career. in her 13th year at the helm of the with both relays ranked in the top-10 Parks is not only a leader of cross Eagles’ cross country and track and nationwide. country at the helm of the Eagles, but field programs. Eagles’ runners have individually has worked tirelessly at the national Since her return to Ypsilanti in 2006, thrived under Parks’ leadership, setting level to promote the interests of the the Eagles have seen unparalleled 16 school indoor and outdoor event NCAA Cross Country community. She success. Her tenure with the Green records, while 145 performances in has served as a regional representative, and White includes five track and her 12 years have marked spots in the at-large representative, second Vice field conference championships, top-10 ranks of school history. She was President, and vice president of four straight MAC cross country integral in leading both Alsu Bogdanova the NCAA Division I Cross Country championships, in addition to being and Jordan McDermitt to historic Executive committee throughout her named coach of the year in her three careers in the Green and White, aiding career. specialties a combined eight times. both runners in their paths to earning Prior to returning to EMU as the head Parks won her first conference All-American honors. Parks directed coach of the women’s track program, championship with the Green and White in 2011, when the Eagles nabbed their first league title in 11 years during their indoor season. Since her first title win, she has accumulated eight more championships, including the last four Mid-American Conference Cross Country titles. Moreover, she has led the school to capture 31 individual event conference indoor medals and 32 league outdoor medals, while directing four cross country runners to first place finishes at the conference championship. On the national stage, Parks led both the 2016 and 2017 Eagles’ teams to

6 HEAD COACH SUE PARKS Parks enjoyed tremendous success cross country coach at Ann Arbor Huron in a 12-year tenure at Ball State from High School from 1979-83. 1994-2006, winning eight MAC titles Parks is certainly no stranger to EMU and finishing runner-up 10 times and the Ypsilanti area. She was raised in track and cross country. She was in Ypsilanti and attended Ypsilanti High named MAC Women’s Coach of the School where she was an outstanding Year a total of eight times, four for cross country and track competitor. She indoor track (1996, 1998, 2001), four was a Michigan high school champion for outdoor track (1996, 1998, 2000, and former record holder in the 800 2001) and one for cross country meters and also competed for the (2003). In addition, she was selected United States in the Pan American as an NCAA Regional Coach of the Year Games. in indoor and outdoor track in 1998. Parks went on to graduate from EMU Her 2002 cross country team became with a bachelor’s degree in 1980 and just the third MAC team to ever qualify a master’s degree in 1988. While an for the NCAA Championship when it undergraduate, Parks was a MAC Cross accomplished the feat in 2002. Country Invitational champion in 1976, From 1990-94 she was an assistant 1977 and 1978 and was also an Olympic cross country and track coach for both Trials qualifier. She was elected to the the men’s and women’s programs EMU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Her at the University of Arizona. Her UA father, Bob Parks, was the head men’s women’s cross country squads placed track and field and head men’s cross 11th, 14th, and 12th at the NCAA country coach at EMU for 34 years, from Championship in 1991, 1992 and 1967-2000. 1993, respectively. Her 1993 cross country team won the NCAA District 8 championship. She was also named NCAA District 8 Coach of the Year after the 1993 cross country season. During her tenure at Arizona, she coached seven All-Americans in women’s cross country and track, including the 1994 5,000-meter champion in the NCAA indoor track championship. Before heading to Arizona, Parks was the head women’s cross country coach and assistant women’s track coach at Michigan State University from 1988-90. She was a graduate assistant coach for the EMU men’s track team from 1987-88. From 1984-87, she was the women’s head cross country coach and women’s assistant track coach at the University of Michigan. She coached eight All-Americans in cross country and was selected as Big Ten Conference Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1986. Her other coaching stints include serving as the head women’s track coach at Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard in 1982 and the head women’s

7 EMU TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF ASSISTANT COACH Chris Best 5TH YEAR AT EMU - LIBERTY, 2010

The 2018-19 season marks the fifth year Chris Best has served All-MAC honors three times, and was a key piece in the school as an assistant coach with the women’s track and field team, record-setting 400 relay performance, as well as the third- coaching the sprints, hurdles, and relay teams for the Eagles. best outdoor 1600 relay. Moreover, Johnston’s personal-best Under Best, the Eagles have thrived, winning three indoor 200m time of 24.08 ranks eighth all-time in EMU laurels, while MAC Championships (2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18), as well her indoor 400m time of 54.92 ranks eighth, and her outdoor as assisting the team to both indoor and outdoor MAC 400m time of 54.12 currently ranks ninth all-time in the outdoor Championships in 2015-16, and helping secure the team’s first record book. triple crown in school history. Best came to the Eagles after a season-long stint at Garden Most recently, Best had monumental success with the 400 City Community College in Kansas, where he coached sprints, and 1600 relay teams in the 2017-18 season. On top of the 400 hurdles, jumps, and multi-event athletes as an assistant coach. relay team winning the outdoor conference championship He also served as the primary recruiting coordinator as well as for the third straight year, the quartet tied the school and assisted with various administrative duties. conference record at the TCU Invite, recording a time of 44.99. Prior to his work with the Broncbusters, Best was a graduate Moreover, the 1600 relay team clocked the third-fastest time assistant coach at Troy University between 2012-13. In addition in program history during the outdoor campaign, running to to designing training and conditioning plans for the sprints, a time of 3:37.31 at the Penn Relays. hurdles, jumps, and multi-event athletes, he also served as the Individually, Best has aided some of the most dominant assistant recruiting coordinator. Best started off his coaching sprinters in not only the MAC, but in Eastern Michigan history. career at Iowa Western Community College, serving as an Specifically, Best has personally assisted Jasmine Jones, Jessica assistant coach from 2011-12, where he worked with the Harris, and Micah Johnston on their rise to success. Jones closed hurdles, pole vault, and multi-event athletes, as well as served out her career at EMU qualifying to the NCAA East Regional, as the head strength and conditioning coach for the track where she ran the second-fastest 200m time in school history program. (23.20). Before that, Jones was named the Most Outstanding Best adds a successful career as a student-athlete to his Female Track Performer in the 2017-18 indoor championship, coaching experience, as he was a member of the track and field was a three-time 200m conference champion, and two-time team at Liberty University from 2007-10. He competed in the 400m champion, as well as being a member of the record- sprints on a team that dominated the Big South Conference setting 400, 1600 relay squads. with championship titles in every one of his seasons. In Heading into her last year donning the Green and White, 2009, he was a member of the winning 4x400m relay team. Harris has found success ever since first stepping into Ypsilanti. Best stayed on with the Flames for an extra year to serve as In her first year, Best coached her to Indoor Freshman of the an intern for the program and taking on administrative and Year honors, as well as a runner-up finish in the 60m dash. analytical duties while he completed his Bachelor of Science Additionally in her rookie campaign, Harris posted a top- in Kinesiology. 10 time in school history in the 60m. Since then, Best has Since he began coaching, Best has mentored 12 All-MAC helped Harris etch her name in the outdoor record book, as athletes and 8 NCAA Regional qualifiers at the NCAA Division she recorded the fifth-best 100m time with a mark of 11.60, I level. During his time at the NJCAA level, he saw seven as well as being a member of the 400 relay team that tied school records broken during the indoor and outdoor seasons the program record (44.99). Harris is a three-time First Team between his athletes, and 31 student-athletes qualified for All-MAC honoree, and has also captured two silver and three national championship competition. bronze medals. Best also received his USATF Level 2 coaching certification Having only competed in two seasons thus far as an Eagle, for sprints, hurdles, and relays, as well as the USTFCCCA Jumps Best has oversaw Johnston’s emergence as a young force to be Specialist Certification. Additionally, he recently added his reckoned with. In her brief career at EMU, Johnston has been USTFCCCA Sprints/Hurdles/Relays Certification, as well as his named a First Team All-MAC honoree, has earned Second Team USTFCCCA Strength & Conditioning Certification.

8 EMU TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF ASSISTANT COACH Arthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak

2ND YEAR AT EMU - MOUNT ST. MARY’S, 2010

The 2018-19 season marks Ignaczak’s second season student-athletes, as well as coaching privately under working with the Eagles’ jumps, throws, and combined his label, Dream Performance Training. Additionally, events. the Toms River, N.J., native oversaw speed training at In his first year with the Green and White, Iggy the All-Star Sports Academy in his hometown. developed numerous student-athletes who found Before Jersey Shore Elite, Ignaczak spent two years tremendous success in the regular season and at Saint Francis University (Pa.) as the multi and jumps postseason, including two NCAA Division I Preliminary coach. While at SFU, Iggy also assisted the sprints, Qualifiers Dace Dreimane (triple jump) and Janina hurdles, and relay coach. In his role, he coached several Pollatz (pole vault), who recorded a distance of 42’ all–conference performers, added over a dozen names 2” and a height of 13’ 8.25”, respectively. In the MAC to the university’s top-10 performance lists, and set two Indoor Championships, his athletes were instrumental school records. Ignaczak also assisted the Lady Red in EMU bringing home its fifth indoor title, with scoring Flash in earning a runner-up finish in the Northeast performances in every jump event. Moreover, his Conference in 2013, resulting in Women’s Coaching athletes had scoring performances in the triple jump, Staff of the Year honors. high jump, pole vault, heptathlon, and javelin during Prior to entering the collegiate coaching ranks, the MAC Outdoor Championships, with Dreimane Iggy joined his junior high school coach at Monsignor finishing runner-up in the high jump. Ultimately, his Donovan High School in Toms River, N.J., with an oversight culminated in two indoor and outdoor top- emphasis on sprints, hurdles, and jumping events. 10 performances in program history. While there, he coached numerous athletes to New Ignaczak brought seven years of collegiate coaching Jersey state group, sectional, and all-state honors, experience to Ypsilanti after stops at Central Arkansas including a national qualifier. Throughout this period, and Saint Francis University. In his career at Central Ignaczak continued training and competing post Arkansas, Ignaczak was responsible for 29 school- collegiately for one year, representing Shore A.C. in record performances, as well as the university’s hurdle events at venues such as the Penn Relays, first-ever NCAA Division I national championships USATF State Championships, and minor International qualifier. Overall, Ignaczak has coached seven NCAA Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) meetings. Divsion I preliminary qualifiers, one NCAA indoor and Ignaczak has received multiple USATF certifications outdoor national qualifier, two NCAA Second Team including: Level I, II and III Jumps and Combined Events All-Americans, and one United States Track and Field as well as his IAAF Level V Jumps and Combined Events. (USATF) national and junior national qualifier. On top of his USATF and IAAF certifications, Iggy also Prior to Central Arkansas, Ignaczak was a sprints, holds United States Track & Field and Cross Country hurdles, and jumps coach for the Jersey Shore Elite Coaches Association Strength and Conditioning, Track Club. During this time, he also engaged in the Testing and Measurements, and Weight Training early stages of partnering with a number of close certifications for track and field. colleagues in developing a mentorship program for Iggy graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University

9 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD TEAM ROSTER 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK Name Events Year Hometown/High School (Previous School) Kristine Bourg Javelin/Sprints Jr. Shorewood, Ill. / Joliet West Tifani Byrd Hurdles R-Sr. Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Rebekah Carr Multis/Pole Vault Sr. Celina, Ohio / Celina Brenna Cavanaugh Jumps/Hurdles Fr. Bentleyville, Penn. / Bentworth Tiffany Cernej-Garcia Hurdles Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer Olivia Chandler Distance Fr. Brighton, Mich. / Brighton Kadian Clarke Throws So. Kingston, Jamaica / Immaculate Conception Tarynn Cullings Distance So. Medina, Ohio / Medina Emily Deline Distance Fr. Newport, Mich. / Airport Madison Distelrath Distance So. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead Mair Edwards Sprints Fr. Basingstoke, England / The Costello School Kolby Ganther Sprints Jr. Park City, Kan. / Northeast Magnet Angel Gazaway Hurdles Fr. Cinncinnati, Ohio / Princeton Keypathwa Gibson Sprints So. Toledo, Ohio / Roy C. Start Allyson Goff Hurdles/Jumps R-Sr. White Lake, Mich. / Walled Lake Northern Jessica Harris Sprints Sr. Slidell, La. / Slidell Morgan Iverson Hurdles/Jumps Fr. Hoschton, Ga. / Mill Creek Myranda Johnson Throws Fr. Toledo, Ohio / Rogers Micah Johnston Sprints Jr. Toledo, Ohio / Toledo Christian Allie Knoll Distance R-Sr. Warren, Mich. / Warren Mott Savanah Luthman Throws So. Minster, Ohio / Minster Brittni Mason Sprints Jr. Richmond Heights, Ohio / West Geauga Kayla Mayer Distance So. Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby Sydney Meyers Distance Sr. Zionsville, Ind. / Zionsville Community Catherine Mittiga Jumps Jr. South Bend, Ind. / John Adams Jaclyn Nash Throws Jr. Millersburg, Mich. / Onaway Michaela Nelms Sprints So. Rocky Mount, N. C. / Nash Central Gabrielle Peck Mid-Distance Jr. Ann Arbor, Mich. / Skyline Correena Saintilmond Jumps Fr. Miami, FL / Hallandale Gianna Salzbrunn Multis Jr. North Aurora, Ill. / Montini Catholic Lexi Seifert Distance Fr. Waterford, Penn. / Villa Maria Academy Jocelyn Sharpe Mid-Distance Sr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville North Arianna Short Sprints Fr. Joliet, Ill./Joliet West Graysen Simmons Pole Vault So. Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne Ashleigh Simonis Distance So. Cape Town, South Africa / Milnerton Emily Smith Distance R-Jr. Somerset, England / Wells Cathedral School Kaitlyn St. Bernard Distance Fr. Newport, Mich. / Jeffereson Abbigail Stemple Distance Jr. Mason, Ohio / William Mason Alysse Marie Wade Hurdles/Sprints Fr. Mansfield, Ohio / St. Peters Nina Ward Jumps/Sprints Fr. Fairfield, Ohio / Fairfield Crystal Washington Jumps So. Los Angeles, Calif. / Carson Chevonne Wheeler Multi Fr. Dearborn, Mich. / Divine Child

BOLD denotes 2018-19 team captain Head Coach: Sue Parks (13th Season) Assistant Coach: Chris Best (5th Season) Assistant Coach: Arthur ‘Iggy’ Ignaczak (2nd Season)

10 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK Sprints season’s group that nabbed eight medals at the With the loss of captain and 2018 MAC Most 2018 MAC Indoor Outstanding Female Track Performer Jasmine Championships. Led Jones, Eastern will look to by seniors Sydney the leadership of senior Meyers and Jocelyn Jessica Harris, as well as Sharpe, redshirt juniors Micah Johnston senior Allie Knoll, and Brittni Mason to and graduate transfer continue the Green and Emily Smith, the White’s dominance in the Green and White’s sprint events. distance runners Harris’ 2017-18 are primarily campaign included underclassmen, an impressive MAC as sophomores Allie Knoll indoor championship Ashleigh Simonis, Kayla Mayer, Madison Distelrath, performance, as she Jessica Harris and Tarynn Cullings all enter their second year of earned a third-place finish in the 60m dash and a collegiate competition. Incoming freshmen Lexi seventh-place finish in the 200m dash. Competing in Seifert, Olivia Chandler, and Kaitlyn St. Bernard seven meets throughout the season, the Slidell, L.A. look to make an immediate impact on both the mid- native won four event titles in the 60m dash, never distance and distance events in their first collegiate finishing worse than second place. The accolades for seasons. her junior campaign also included MAC Track Athlete With all but three distance runners having experience of the Week for the week of Jan. 8, 2018. running at the NCAA level, the distance group is ready Johnston, a Second Team All-MAC selection, to put together another stellar indoor season. earned two fourth-place finishes at last year’s league championships in both the 200m and 400m dash, the top finishes for an Eagle only behind Jones’ podium Hurdles performances. The Toledo, Ohio native was a key piece The hurdles group of the EMU 4X400 relay team that earned a silver includes five fresh faces medal at the 2018 MAC Indoor Championships, in to the Eagles in freshmen addition to setting a new Eastern record for the event. Morgan Iverson, Angel Rounding out the sprints squad are junior Kolby Gazaway, Alyssa Marie Ganther, sophomores Keypathwa Gibson and Wade, Tiffany Cernej- Michaela Nelms, and Garcia, and Brenna new additions Mair Cavanaugh. Although Edwards and Arianna one of the younger Short. Allyson Goff groups for the Green and White, the hurdles are in good hands under the Mid-Distance/ Distance leadership of a duo of redshirt seniors in Tifani Byrd Following the losses of and Allyson Goff. Byrd competed in nine meets last MAC Runner of the Year season, including two top-three finishes, while Goff Alsu Bogdanova, and capped off her junior season with two top-15 finishes senior leader Jordann at last year’s MAC Indoor Championships. McDermitt, EMU’s distance squad will look quite different than last Sydney Meyers

11 2018-19 TRACK & FIELD SEASON OUTLOOK Jumps Savanah Luthman each have a year of competition The Eagles return four experienced student-athletes to under their belts. Clarke added a top-20 finish to her compete in jumps as Goff, juniorsCatherine Mittiga freshman campaign as she cleared 16.19m in the and Gianna Salzbrunn, and sophomore Crystal weight throw at the 2018 MAC Indoor Championship, Washington each suit up in the Green and White for while during the outdoor season marked the fifth- another season. Goff earned an 11th-place finish at best shot put in EMU history, throwing to a distance last year’s MAC Indoor Championship in the long jump, of 13.09 at the Hillsdale “GINA” Relays. Luthman while Salzbrunn turned in a terrific 10th-place finish competed in eight meets for the Eagles last season, in the Pentathlon, including clearing 5.02m in the setting a season-high weight throw distance of long jump and soaring over 1.46m in the high jump. 14.99m at the Michigan Washington competed eight times for the Eagles last Silverston Invitational. The season, highlighted with a ninth-place finish in the pair receives two additions triple jump at the indoor conference championship, to the throws group in while Mittiga added the 2018-19 season, as efforts for EMU in freshmen Myranda two competitions Johnson and Jaclyn Nash throughout the 2017- join the Eagles and look to 18 indoor season. The make an immediate impact Eagles also welcome in their first collegiate three new freshmen seasons. additions. Multis Gianna Salzbrunn Pole Vault Finally, two Eagles return to lead the multis group, EMU has two returners as Carr and Salzbrunn will use their experience to who have collegiate lead freshmen Chevonne Wheeler and Nina Ward experience in pole Rebekah Carr throughout the 2018-19 season. vault in the form of sophomore Graysen Simmons and senior Rebekah Carr. Simmons had a breakout freshman campaign, concluding with an eighth-place MAC Indoor Championship finish, clearing a career- best 3.69m. The Huber Heights, Ohio native competed 2018-19 Team Captains in nine meets for the Eagles in her inaugural collegiate season, earning second place finishes at both the BGSU opener and BGSU Tom Wright Classic. Carr placed 13th at the conference indoor championship, clearing a height of 3.39m, while also grabbing two event titles in the seven Rebekah Carr Allyson Goff meets she competed in.

Throws The throws group adds collegiate experience to their resume as both Kadian Clarke and Jessica Harris Sydney Meyers 12 THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE A pair of second-half goals from senior Sam Gainford and Manuel Cordeiro spurred the No. 7 University of Providing leadership in education and diversity, in 2018 the Mid-American Conference moves into its 73rd year Akron men’s soccer team to a 3-1 victory over top-seeded and No. 4 Western Michigan (16-3-1) in the title game of service to our students. of the MAC Championship to give the Zips (16-3-1) their 14th MAC Tournament title and 32nd NCAA Tournament Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of berth. the most aggressive Division I conference’s in the country. One of only 10 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) confer- Both Akron and Western Michigan received bids to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. The Broncos and the Zips each ences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. made impressive runs, with Western Michigan reaching the Sweet Sixteen and Akron advancing to the College The league hosts championships in 23 sports, including neutral site events at some of the finest facilities in the Cup Final Four. This marks the first time in MAC history two teams have made it to the round of sixteen. Western nation – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball Michigan’s Zack Bock and Brandon Bye were named Academic All-Americans. Bye was also tabbed a First-Team (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (Sprenger Stadium, Avon, Ohio). The MAC secured a two-year contract All-American and Division I Men’s Soccer Scholar Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. extension with Ford Field to host the MAC Football Championship Game through the 2021 football season, an- Akron’s Joao Moutinho joined Bye in receiving All-American accolades. Moutinho was named Freshman of the chored a six-year contract extension for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Quicken Loans Year by TopDrawerSoccer.com. He was also the first overall selection in the 2018 MLS Super Draft by the Los Arena through the 2023 season, and stabilized a five-year contract extension through the 2020 season for the Angeles Football Club. Five additional MAC student-athletes received calls from MLS organizations; Brandon Bye MAC Baseball Tournament at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. (WMU, 8 – New England Revolution), Niko De Vera (Akron, 31 – NY Red Bulls), Drew Shepherd (WMU, 46 – Toronto In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has been aggressive in pursuing FC), Nate Shultz (Akron, 48 – LA Galaxy), Stuart Holthusen (Akron, 64 – Portland Timbers). NCAA Championship events. The MAC served as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Eastern Michigan claimed its eighth consecutive and 22st MAC title in men’s cross country. EMU was the first Regional at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland as well as the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, school since Miami (1949-1956) to claim the Conference title eight years in a row. Eastern Michigan’s Hlynur An- which set NCAA Wrestling three-day Championship total attendance and singlesession attendance records. The dresson, Lahsene Bouch¬ikhi, Abel Flores and Mitchell Lenneman each received USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Cross MAC will also be hosting the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, also at Quicken Country All-Region accolades. Loans Arena. The MAC has previously hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships In men’s golf, Kent State captured its 25th MAC title in spectacular fashion coming back from 10 strokes down and will also host the 2019 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under Steinbrecher’s direction. in the final round. Kent State was ranked No. 29 and booked its ticket to the 2018 National Championship with a In the summer of 2014, the MAC and ESPN announced a historic 13-year rights extension deal through the fifth-place finish at the Kissimmee Regional at 20-under par 844 (280-280-284). Kent State finished its run at the 2026-27 season for expanded national television and digital distribution. This is the largest and most extensive NCAA National Championship with a 10th place finish, as senior Chase Johnson finished in a tie for 15th at even- agreement in the history of the Conference and brings long-term security for the MAC through the 2026-27 aca- par 288. Also in men’s golf, Miami’s Patrick Flavin received an individual bid to the Columbus NCAA Regional. The demic year. senior finished T60th and earned DI PING All-Region honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America. Ball ESPN has exclusive television and digital distribution rights for all MAC sporting events, and guarantees cov- State’s Timothy Wiseman qualified for the 118th U.S. Open, becoming the 18th Cardinal to make an appearance in erage of every football game, men’s and women’s basketball games and select Olympic sporting events. The the tour¬nament since 1970. MAC and ESPN have established on-campus production capabilities that provide a significant increase in the Eastern Michigan men’s track and field team won its 15th Mid-American Conference Indoor Track and Field national coverage of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and Olympic sports on ESPN platforms. This Championship in the 2017-18 season. The Eagles notched six event titles on the second day of the competi- has opened up nearly 92 million households from ESPN platforms for exposure to MAC sports for the first time in tion, end¬ing with a team score of 179 points. Akron’s Matt Ludwig and Jordan Latimer along with Kent State’s Conference history. Through this ESPN partnership, the MAC and CBS Sports Network announced another four- TJ Lawson and Craig Stevens Jr. represented the Conference at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships. Ludwig year sublicensing agreement to expand its national coverage of football and basketball through the 2022-23 registered a fourth-place finish in the pole vault, while Latimer finished ninth in the long jump. Lawson recorded season. a fifth-place finish in the heptathlon and Stevens, Jr. finished 14th in the triple jump. All four student-athletes For the second time in Mid-American Conference history a member institution played in one of the presti- received All-American honors. Eastern Michigan continued their success in outdoor track completing the MAC gious New Year’s Six Bowl Games, as 2016 MAC Champion Western Michigan faced Wisconsin in the Goodyear Triple Crown for just the fourth time in program history. A total of 41 student-athletes qualified for the NCAA East Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2, 2017 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the 2017 season, the MAC wit- Regional Meet in Tampa, Florida. From there, nine placed in the top- 12 earning a spot at the 2018 NCAA Track & nessed five members accept bowl invitations. The MAC single-season record for bowl invitations is seven which Field Championship in Eugene, Oregon. Akron’s Jordan Latimer (long jump) and Matt Ludwig (pole vault) each occurred in both the 2012 and 2016 bowl seasons. This also marks the 10th time in MAC history to have five or earned First Team All-American honors with their second-place performances at the championships. Additionally, more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) in a Miami’s Chris Torpy (23rd, 1500m), Kent State’s Riak Reese (14th, 100m) and Craig Stevens, Jr. (19th, triple jump) single-season. In the previous seven bowl seasons, the MAC has a record of 12-28 in 40 bowl games – 2017 (1-4); and Akron’s Terrell McClain (11th, long jump) and Rodrigo Iglesias (21st, javelin) all garnered All-American status. 2016 (0-6); 2015 (3-4); 2014 (2-3); 2013 (0-5); 2012 (2-5); 2011 (4-1). In women’s soccer, Toledo earned their MAC-leading fifth Tournament Championship as senior forward Sophie In December of 2013, former Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Pohl found the back of the net with five seconds left in overtime to propel the Rockets over Bowling Green, 2-1. Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award cer- Ball State’s Alyssa Heintschel was named to the Senior CLASS Award First Team, which honors the attributes of emony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the ceremony senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competi¬tion. Heintschel was also – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). named a CoSIDA Academ¬ic All-American along with Western Michigan’s Alex Ruffer, and Kent State’s Paige Cul- During the 2017 NFL Draft, Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was the fifth overall selection by the ver. Culver (Kent State1st), Vital Kats (Kent State-2nd), Julia Benati (Buffalo-3rd), Isabella Echeverri (Toledo3rd), Tennessee Titans. Davis’ selection was the highest ever for the Broncos program and tied the second-highest ever and Skylar Fleak (Bowling Green-3rd) were all placed on the United Soc¬cer Coaches NCAA DI All-Midwest Region draft selection by a student from the MAC. It also marked the third MAC football student selected in the top five Teams. of the NFL draft over the last six seasons. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth In women’s cross country, Eastern Michigan won their third title in program history and ended the season ranked overall selection by the Oakland Raiders. Mack’s selection was the highest-ever for the Buffalo program and the No. 25 in the country. The championship team score of 45 points tied the second-best score in program his- second highest ever selection for a MAC student. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric tory, while the title serves as the third consecutive championship for the Eagles. While Western Michigan’s Hanne Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football Christensen took home the individual title, posting a time of 20:44.4, Eastern Michigan qualified as a team for the player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. NCAA Championships. In the 6K, Christensen crossed in 20:36.0 to finish 84th overall. Eastern Michigan registered In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record-setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS a 27th-place finish. McDermitt paced the Eagles, clocking a 20:38.8 (78th place). Bowling Green’s Rachel Walny, Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt and Alsu Bogdanova, NIU’s Ashley Tutt, Toledo’s Athena Welsh, and West- football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the ern Michigan’s Chris¬tensen all earned USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Cross Country All-Region honors. BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois Portugal scored her second goal of the game and 20th of the season with a minute and a half to play in the and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 game. MAC Player of the Year Paula Portugal earned first team NFHCA honors in the West region. Miami teammate victories. and MAC Freshman of the Year Leo Berlie earned second team honors along with Ohio’s Kendall Ballard. Long- In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, wood standouts Edel Nyland and Lil-Sophie Achterwinter received first and second team honors respectively in Bahamas, and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Boca Raton and Bahamas the South region, while Kent State’s Ines Delpech earned a spot on the second team as well. Portugal was named a Bowls were the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by NFHCA Second Team All-American. Portugal finished the 2017 season with 20 goals, 12 assists and 52 total points several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. – all career-highs. With the help of the hometown faithful in attendance, the Central Michigan Gymnastics team The Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl is owned and operated by ESPN and is played at FAU Stadium, an captured the programs 16th MAC Championship under head coach Jerry Reighard. The Chippewas tallied a win- open-air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Bahamas Bowl ning score of 197.025, a team total that ranked third all-time. Central Michigan’s Denelle Pedrick (Floor) & Bowling is played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Raycom Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is owned and Green’s Jovannah East (All-Around) qualified for the NCAA Gymnastics Cham¬pionships in St. Louis. Overall, East operated by ESPN and is played at the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000-seat stadium. finished 34th in the All-Around and Pedrick finished 80th on floor. Eastern Michigan’s Kendall Valentin was named Each football season the MAC has a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC also has long- to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District Team. term primary contracts with the Dollar General Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Akron won its fifth straight MAC Championship in women’s swimming and diving posting a dominating 827.5 (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2020 bowl season. score over the four-day event. A total of eight studentathletes were selected for post-season competition. Eastern In 2017, the MAC witnessed former Akron Zips defensive lineman Jason Taylor inducted into the Pro Football Michigan’s Delaney Duncan finished 14th in the 200 Breaststroke at NCAA Champi¬onships, earning All-American Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 Hall of Fame Class. Taylor, who spent 13 of his 15 seasons in the NFL with the Honorable Mention honors. The junior was also named to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District Team. Akron’s Paloma Miami Dolphins, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2017 in Canton, Ohio. Taylor is the Marrero earned All-American Honors with her 11th place finish in the 200 breaststroke and Miami’s Pei Lin finished first Zips player elected to the Hall of Fame and was a third-round pick out of Akron in the 1997 NFL draft. Taylor fifth in 3-meter dive at NCAA Championships. ended his career in 2011 as the Miami Dolphins’ all-time leader in sacks and forced fumbles. A six-time Pro Bowl Eastern Michigan women’s track and field team won its fifth MAC Indoor Track and Field Championship. The selection and threetime AP All-Pro first-team choice, Taylor was named the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year day was highlighted by 14 performances which earned medals, including seven first-place finishes. The MAC was and was selected as the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2007. represented in seven events at the 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships. Akron’s Lucy Bryan finished seventh in Joining the list of MAC alum heading to Canton, former Marshall wide receiver Randy Moss will increase this pole vault, while her teammate Jackie Siefring placed fourth in the pentathlon. Kent State’s Gabrielle Figueroa number to three, as Moss will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2018 Hall of recorded a 14th place finish in the weight throw. Bowling Green’s Aliyah Gustafson placed 10th in the shot put. Fame Class. Moss, who was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 1997, posted 78 catches for 1,709 yards NIU’s Jehvania Whyte took eighth in the triple jump. Eastern Michigan’s Alus Bogdanova placed 11th in the 3000m. and 28 touchdowns with Marshall in 1996 and added 96 receptions for 1,820 yards and 26 touchdowns in 1997. The Eagles’ DMR team of Bogdanova, Natalie Cizmas, Jenna Wyns and Jasmine Jones finished seventh. Each of Moss was selected in the first round, 21st overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Moss spent 14 the nine ladies competing earned All-American status. In women’s outdoor track and field, Akron captured the seasons in the NFL with Minnesota, Oakland, New England, Tennessee and San Francisco and amassed 982 career MAC Championship for its eighth overall program title. Of the 54 student-athletes competing between the East receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns and was selected to five Pro Bowls. Moss becomes the third and West NCAA Regionals, 13 qualified for the 2018 NCAA Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Ak- former MAC football standout to be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Moss joins Jason Taylor of Akron ron’s Lucy Bryan garnered First Team All-American honors with a sixth-place finish in the pole vault. NIU’s Je- and former Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moss was a member of the Marshall havania Whyte also received first team honors for a seventhplace finish in the triple jump. Akron’s Dara Perry Thundering Herd, who competed in the MAC before departing after the 2004 season. (20th, 100m hurdles), Bowling Green’s Aliyah Gustafson (15th, shot put) and Rachel Walny (18th, 10000m), Kent Toledo capped a historic 2017 MAC football season with a resounding 45-28 victory over Akron at Ford Field in State’s Gabrielle Figueroa (17th, hammer throw) and Western Michigan’s Gabby Collins (23rd, long jump) earned Detroit on December 2nd to claim their 11th MAC Championship and first since 2004. Toledo quarterback Logan All-American recognition for their performances along with Ball State’s Regan Lewis (T10th, high jump), EMU’s Woodside threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns in leading the Rockets with MAC Championship Game MVP Alsu Bogdano¬va (10th, 3000m steeple), Toledo’s Janelle Noe (11th, 1500m), and Akron’s Patricia Ortega (15th, Honors. heptathlon), Jackie Siefring (10th, heptathlon) and Abigale Wilson (20th, discus). Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith garnered national spotlight after his breakout 2017 season. In women’s tennis, Buffalo defended their MAC title in 2018 as they won their 14th straight match to defeat Along with being named 2017 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, Smith was honored as a Consensus All-American Miami 4-2. Western Michigan’s Denise Azcui was named the 2018 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Division I by the NCAA while also earning FWAA and Walter Camp First Team and Associated Press Second Team AllAmeri- Midwest Regional Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership & Sportsmanship Award winner. can honors. Smith started all 12 games at defensive end for NIU posting 16 sacks, 28.5 tackles for loss, and ranked In women’s golf, Kent State continued its historic success as the Golden Flashes won their 20th straight MAC fourth on the Huskies’ with 56 tackles. The sophomore set a new Huskie record for quarterback sacks in a single Women’s Golf title, which is the conference record for most consecutive titles won. The Golden Flashes ended the season (16) and the school record for tackles for loss in a single season (28.5). season ranked 15th in the nation. At the NCAA Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kent State finished tied for Western Michigan left tackle Chukwuma Okorafor was named by the Football Writers Association of America fifth. They were the first program to ever advance to match play of the women’s golf championship two-straight (FWAA) as a First-Team All-American as well as being named Walter Camp Second Team All-American. The 6-6, years from outside of the non-Autonomous Conferences. Kent State sophomore Pimnipa Panthong was named a 330-pound Okorafor was a three-year starter for Western Michigan and was the top selection for the MAC during Second Team All-American by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association. Toledo junior Pinyada Kuvanun qualified for the 2018 NFL Draft as a third-round draft choice by the Pittsburgh Steelers. NCAA Madison Regional as an individual, where she finished just three strokes from a playoff to reach the NCAA Two MAC students were named 2017 Scholar All-Americans as selected by the College of Sports Information Championships (T18th). Directors of America (CoSIDA). Representing the MAC as Second-Team All-Americans were Northern Illinois offen- In softball, Ohio captured their first MAC Tournament Championship since 2014 defeating NIU, 2-0. It was sive linemen Max Scharping and Bowling Green punter Joseph Davidson. Also, the National Football Foundation the second tournament title for the Bobcats in program history and the first since 2011. The Bobcats played in and College Hall of Fame named 38 MAC students as members of the 2018 Hampshire Honor Society, which the NCAA Regional Title after defeating Monmouth and James Madison. The two wins mark the first two wins in recognizes college football players that maintained a 3.20 GPA or better throughout their college career. program history for Ohio in the NCAA Tournament, and marks the first time ever that Ohio played for a spot in the The MAC had six draft selections in the 2018 NFL Draft, along with 35 former MAC football student athletes Super Regionals. Kent State’s Holly Speers was named Nation¬al Player of the Week in April 24, 2018 and a Top 25 who either signed NFL rookie free agent contracts or received invites to rookie mini-camps with various NFL clubs. Finalist for Collegiate Player of the Year. Speers was also named to First Team All-America by the National Fastpitch The selections in the 2018 NFL Draft – OL Chukwuma Okorafor (Western Michigan) by Pittsburgh (3rd Round, Coaches Association (NFCA) 92nd overall); TE Tyler Conklin (Central Michigan) by Minnesota (5th Round, 157th overall); DB/KR Darius Phillips (Western Michigan) by Cincinnati (5th Round, 170th overall); LB Quentin Poling (Ohio) by Miami (7th Round, 227th overall); QB Logan Woodside (Toledo) by Cincinnati (7th Round, 249th overall). Also, Western Michigan DB Sam Beal was selected by the New York Giants during the July NFL Supplemental Draft in the third round. In men’s basketball, for the third time in the last four years, Buffalo was crowned MAC Champions following a 76-66 win over Toledo. The Bulls became the first team since Kent State nearly 20 years ago to win three MAC titles over a four-year span. Buffalo recorded its first NCAA Tournament win in school history, routing No.4 seeded Arizona of the PAC-12, 89-68. Eastern Michigan (CIT), Central Michigan (CIT) & Miami (CBI) all joined Buffalo in post¬season play. Toledo senior Tre’Shaun Fletcher was named Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention. The last Rocket to be named to an All-American squad was Steve Mix, who earned a spot on the Helms Foundation All-American Team in 1969. 13 2019 MAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS FEB. 22-23, 2019 2018 MAC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Final Standings Mile High Jump 1. Central Michigan 114.50 1. Mackenzie Andrews SR UA 4:43.42 1. Regan Lewis SR BSU 1.69m 2. Eastern Michigan 91 2. Sarah Anderson JR WMU 4:44.54 2. Maike Anstett JR UA J1.69m 3. Akron 84 3. Janelle Noe SR UT 4:44.93 3. Alyssa Matheny SO KSU J1.69m 4. Toledo 69 4. Sydney Meyers SR EMU 4:48.81 4. Erika Depierre JR WMU 1.65m 5. Western Michigan 62 5. Petronela Simiuc JR UT 4:49.57 5. Allison Hufnagel SR WMU J1.65m 6. Kent State 56.50 6. Athena Welsh JR UT 4:50.15 6. Kaydon Fosler SR WMU J1.65m 7. Northern Illinois 48 7. Emily Smith JR EMU 4:56.47 7. Hailley Peters SO BSU J1.65m 8. Ball State 43 8. Lindsey Scarton SO UA 4:57.51 8. Taylor Ramsey FR NIU J1.65m 9. Bowling Green 32 3000m 10. Miami 29 1. Mackenzie Andrews SR UA 9:41.03 Long Jump 11. Buffalo 11 2. Sydney Meyers SR EMU 9:44.13 1. Nadia Williams JR CMU 6.30m 11. Ohio 11 3. Emily Smith JR EMU 9:46.76 2. Janelle Perry SR CMU 6.20m 4. Athena Welsh JR UT 9:48.87 3. Allyson Goff SR EMU 6.02m 60m 5. Kirsten Olling SR CMU 9:50.09 4. Erica Sheahan JR WMU 5.97m 1. Shanice Williams SR UT 7.37 6. Maritza Rodriguez JR BSU 9:52.69 5. Jehvania Whyte JR NIU 5.91m 2. Jessica Harris SR EMU 7.48 7. Hannah Davis SR CMU 9:54.25 6. Kenyae Majors SO NIU 5.84m 3. Brittni Mason JR EMU 7.49 8. Jennifer Lichter JR UT 9:55.77 7. Sarena Choi SO KSU 5.78m 4. Madison Meredith JR WMU 7.50 8. Deja Martin SR UT 5.55m 5. Peyton Stewart SR BSU 7.51 5000m 6. Nadia Williams JR CMU 7.53 1. Athena Welsh JR UT 16:33.55 Triple Jump 7. Jazmin Smith SR BSU 7.55 2. Megan O’Neil SR CMU 16:37.32 1. Jehvania Whyte JR NIU 12.96m 8. Bryeana Byrdsong JR BSU 7.57 3. Sydney Meyers SR EMU 16:38.37 2. Diamond Riley FR NIU 12.63m 4. Hannah Davis SR CMU 16:41.62 3. Crystal Henderson SR UB 12.61m 60m Hurdles 5. Rachel Walny JR BGSU 16:42.48 4. Crystal Washington SO EMU 12.32m 1. Dara Perry JR UA 8.31 6. Emily Smith JR EMU 16:43.00 5. Talia Falco SR KSU 12.15m 2. Selina Von Jackowski JR UB 8.40 7. Kirsten Olling SR CMU 17:00.48 6. Maike Anstett JR UA 12.12m 3. Jazmin Smith JR BSU 8.44 8. Jennifer Lichter JR UT 17:11.25 7. Tamara Grahovac FR CMU 12.03m 4. Remy Amarteifio SO NIU 8.49 8. Hannah Falcione JR Miami 12.02m 5. Patricia Ortega SR UA 8.50 4x400m Relay 6. Peyton Lee SO BGSU 8.56 1. Western Michigan 3:41.88 Shot Put 7. Ayanna O’Neal SO EMU 8.66 Anderson, Dowd, Cain, Gaines 1. Aliyah Gustafson SR BGSU 17.22m 8. Mi’angel Daniels SO KSU 24.10 2. Miami (Ohio) 3:43.26 2. Erin Howard` SO CMU 15.81m Kountouri, Bruns, Hooker, Betchel 3. Abena Atuobi SO WMU 15.17m 200m 3. Central Michigan 3:43.95 4. Gabrielle Bailey FR KSU 15.08m 1. Nicole Yeargin JR KSU 23.66 Cuneo, Williams, Dismuke, Beauvais 5. Grace Tennant SO KSU 14.94m 2. Nadia Williams JR CMU 23.84 4. Northern Illinois 3:44.93 6. Katie Dewey SR UT 14.90m 3. Bryeana Byrdsong JR BSU 24.03 Tilmon, Amarteifio, Curtis, Lewis 7. Olivia Snyder SR UA 14.42m 4. Madison Meredith JR WMU 24.26 5. Kent State 3:45.08 8. Kelsey Walters JR BSU 14.37m 5. Olivia Bechtel JR MU 24.32 Skinner, Daniels, Banks, Yeargin 6. Gabriella Beauvai JR CMU 24.34 6. Bowling Green 3:45.49 Weight Throw 7. Micah Johnston JR EMU 24.41 Brown, Nevels, Ross, Draper 1. Aliyah Gustafson SR BGSU 20.50m 8. Jazmin Smith SR BSU 24.67 7. Akron 3:47.65 2. Gaza Odunaiya SR OU 20.15m Foster, Batiste, Lack, Gnafaki 3. Jaskiran Dhaliwal SR UB 19.96m 400m 8. Toledo 3:49.38 4. Kaila Butler JR BGSU 19.67m 1. Gabriella Beauvai JR CMU 53.55 Hill, Johnson, Worley, Horner 5. Olivia Snyder SR UA 18.77m 2. Samantha Cuneo SR CMU 53.66 6. Quiara Wheeler SO CMU 18.72m 3. Micah Johnston JR EMU 53.70 DMR 7. Kadian Clarke SO EMU 18.62m 4. Michaela Nelms SO EMU 54.34 1. Akron 11:37.61 8. Abby Moore SO OU 18.15m 5. Olivia Bechtel JR MU 54.76 Scarton, Batiste, Stachowski, Andrews 6. Emily Hooker SR MU 54.92 2. Eastern Michigan 11:45.21 Pentathon 7. Taylor Tilmon FR NIU 55.69 Meyers, Gibson, Sharpe, Smith 1. Atalia Lima SO UT 3542 8. Nicole Yeargin JR KSU 1:02.21 3. Miami (Ohio) 11:46.63 2. Morgan Iverson FR EMU 3533 Linn, Kountouri, Kotchman, Bryant 3. Alexandria Robins SO CMU 3462 800m 4. Northern Illinois 11:50.32 4. Sara Foster FR UA 3440 1. Sarah Anderson JR WMU 2:08.20 Ricci, Curtis, Finegan, Callahan 5. Gianna Salzbrunn JR EMU 3427 2. Rachel Banks JR KSU 2:10.16 5. Ohio 11:53.32 6. Taylor Ramsey FR NIU 3425 3. Petronela Simiuc JR UT 2:10.33 Woosley, Stewart, Pierce, Koziol 7. Sarah Bruns SO Miami 3411 4. Janelle Noe SR UT 2:10.79 6. Toledo 11:55.25 8. April Micheaux SR CMU 3351 5. Emily Deering SR OU 2:10.98 Noe, Horner, Simiuc, Jepkirui 6. Hailey Hess JR UA 2:12.68 7. Kent State 12:02.88 7. Nora Finegan SO NIU 2:14.32 Banks, Skinner, Pack, Dunlap 8. Rachel Kotchman JR Miami 2:14.59 8. Western Michigan 12:11.67 McEachern, Ritsema, Bryant, Allen *Bold denotes current athlete on 2018-19 roster Pole Vault 1. Lucy Bryan JR UA 4.43m 2. Rebekah Petty SR CMU 4.08m EMU All-MAC Second Team 3. Abby Helminiak SO UA 3.98m Selections 4. Maria Horrigan JR KSU 3.83m Keypathwa Gibson 5. Eboni Hall SR UA J3.83m Jessica Harris 6. Hannah Roof JR UB J3.83m Morgan Iverson 7. Alexandra Thompson SO KSU 3.68m Sydney Meyers 14 8. Siobhan Szerencsi FR CMU 3.68m Jocelyn Sharpe Emily Smith 2018 MAC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 10-12, 2018 Hammer Throw 1500m Final Standings 6. Northern Illinois 3:43.31 1. Gabrielle Figueroa SR KSU 58.03m 1. Janelle Noe JR UT 4:17.01 1. Akron 136.50 Hutton, Amarteifio, Curtis, Franks 2. Marissa Dunn FR CMU 57.37m 2. Petronela Simiuc JR UT 4:18.73 2. Eastern Michigan 122 7. Toledo 3:43.51 3. Gazo Odunaiya JR OU 55.23m 3. Mackenzie Andrews JR UA 4:21.40 3. Toledo 74 Hill, Khabina, Johnson, Brites 4. Aliyah Gustafson SR BGSU 55.00m 4. Syndey Meyers JR EMU 4:22.93 4. Central Michigan 69 8. Central Michigan 3:46.08 5. Miranda Daucher SR UB 54.94m 5. Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 4:23.79 5. Kent State 67 Williams, Walton, Dismuke, Beauvais 6. Elizabeth Iversen SR BGSU 53.32m 6. Alesha Vovk SR MU 4:25.15 6. Western Michigan 64 7. McKenzie Kuehlewind SR UB 53.10m 7. Natalie Cizmas SR EMU 4:27.20 7. Bowling Green 58 High Jump 8. Quiara Wheeler FR CMU 52.40m 7. Miami (Ohio) 58 8. Mackenzie Callahan FR NIU 4:30.27 1. Regan Lewis JR BSU 1.79m 7. Northern Illinois 58 2. Dace Dreimane SR EMU 1.64m Javelin Throw 5000m 10. Ball State 49.50 2. Chennel Palmer SR NIU 1.64m 1. Vanessa Vodan SO KSU 48.84m 1. Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 16:09.13 11. Buffalo 34 4. Atalia Lima SO UT 1.64m 2. Audrey Oswalt SO WMU 44.98m 2. Sydney Meyers JR EMU 16:14.20 12. Ohio 29 4. Patricia Ortega SR UA 1.64m 3. Emma Ryan SR OU 43.66m 3. Ashley Tutt FR NIU 16:15.03 4. Martine Bye SR UB 1.64m 4. Aaryan Gray SR MU 42.56m 4. Jordann McDermitt SR EMU 16:15.52 100m 7. Kaydon Fosler SR WMU 1.64m 5. Megan McElroy FR CMU 42.13m 5. Maria Scavuzzo SR MU 16:16.26 1. Daziah Green SR UA 11.51 8. Hailley Peters FR BSU 1.64m 6. Wendy Szuminski SR CMU 41.24m 6. Athena Welsh SO UT 16:28.35 2. Peyton Stewart JR BSU 11.66 8. Jaclyn Siefring SR UA 1.64m 7. Kristine Bourg SO EMU 40.68m 7. Rachel Walny JR BGSU 16:37.90 3. Jessica Harris JR EMU 11.68 8. Tajah Haley SO OU 40.31m 8. Maria McDaniel JR WMU 16:39.81 4. Bryeana Byrdsong SO BSU 11.71 Pole Vault 18. Gianna Salzbrunn SO EMU 29.62m 5. Nadia Williams SO CMU 11.77 1. Lucy Bryan JR UA 4.32m 10000m 6. Shanice Williams JR UT 11.81 2. Samantha Tollerud SR KSU 4.12m Heptathlon 1. Maria Scavuzzo SR Miami 7. Madison Meredith SO WMU 11.82 3. Eboni Hall JR UA 4.12m 1. Jaclyn Siefring SR UA 5688 33:35.72 8. Khenadi Jones FR NIU 12.08 4. Jenna Frantz FR UA 4.12m 2. Patricia Ortega SR UA 5285 2. Rachel Walny JR BGSU 34:09.46 5. Janina Pollatz SR EMU 4.02m 3. BeJai Fray SR BGSU 4883 3. Jennifer Lichter JR UT 34:34.04 100m Hurdles 6. Rebekah Petty SR CMU 3.77m 4. Allison Hufnagel SR WMU 4725 4. Joan Jepkirui JR UT 34:38.72 1. Dara Perry JR UA 13.10 7. Maria Horrigan SO KSU 3.77m 5. April Micheaux JR CMU 4583 5. Jordann McDermitt SR EMU 34:40.92 2. Selina Von Jackowski JR UB 13.16 8. Rebekah Carr JR EMU 3.62m 6. Mikaela Grant FR CMU 4467 6. Ashley Tutt FR NIU 34:52.61 3. Remy Amarteifio SO NIU 13.48 11. Graysen Simmons FR EMU 3.47m 7. Tajah Haley SO OU 4333 7. Alyssa Atkinson JR OU 35:32.74 4. Patricia Ortega SR UA 13.69 8. Gianna Salzbrunn SO EMU 4328 5. Jazmin Smith JR BSU 13.70 8. Ellen Isaac SR OU 3544.28 Long Jump 6. Allyson Goff SR EMU 13.70 9. Ashleigh Simonis FR EMU 36:08.44 1. Gabby Collins SO WMU 6.16m 7. Jasmine Harris FR BSU 13.76 15. Tarynn Cullings FR EMU 37:13.21 2. Nadia Williams SO CMU 6.10m 8. Ayanna O’Neal SO EMU 14.17 3. Jaclyn Siefring SR UA 6.02m 3000m Steeplechase 4. Jehvania Whyte JR NIU 6.00m 200m 1. Alsu Bogdanova SR EMU 10:04.88 5. Selia Von Jackowski JR UB 5.97m 1. Daziah Green SR UA 23.54 2. Athena Welsh SO UT 10:14.33 6. Erica Sheahan SO WMU 5.87m *Bold denotes current athlete 2. Nicole Yeargin 23.55 3. Alesha Vovk SR MU 10:15.06 7. Cayla Carey SR KSU 5.79m on 2018-19 roster 3. Jasmine Jones SR EMU 23.59 4. Stephanie Barlow SR UT 10:27.69 8. Karoline Steppin FR UT 5.72m 4. Bryeana Byrdsong SO BSU 23.87 5. Olivia Chinn JR UT 10:42.94 9. Allyson Goff JR EMU 5.61m 5. Olivia Bechtel SO MU 24.02 6. Elizabeth Mosier JR UA 10:48.79 10. Dace Dreimane SR EMU 5.69m 6. Micah Johnston SO EMU 24.17 7. Laura Libruk SR UB 10:57.27 7. Nadia Williams SO CMU 24.33 8. Elise Brady SR MU 11:01.74 Triple Jump 8. Tyler WIlliams SR KSU 25.20 15. Lauren Potsschmidt SR EMU 11:45.65 1. Jehvania Whyte JR NIU 13.29m EMU All-MAC 2. Ariadna Ramos Gandia SR UA 12.52m First Team Selections 400m 4x100 Meter Relay 3. Karoline Steppin FR UT 12.47m Alsu Bogdanova 1. Eastern Michigan 45.27 Jessica Harris 1. Gabriella Beauvais SO CMU 53.09 4. Crystal Henderson JR UB 12.33m Micah Johnston 2. Jasmine Jones SR EMU 53.64 Harris, Johnston, Mason, Jones 5. Crystal Washington FR EMU 12.10m Jasmine Jones 3. Olivia Bechtel SO MU 54.05 2. Ball State 45.57 6. Dace Dreimane SR EMU 11.99m Brittni Mason 4. Micah Johnston SO EMU 54.12 Smith, Byrdsong, Jones, Stewart 7. Kyla Paster SR BGSU 11.82m EMU All-MAC 5. Emily Hooker JR MU 55.50 3. Kent State 46.19 8. Talia Falco JR KSU 11.68m Second Team Selections 6. Tyler Williams SR KSU 55.89 Lopez, Yeargin, Carey, Seymour Dace Dreimane Sydney Meyers 7. Davonne Bolden SR WMU 56.20 4. Northern Illinois 46.19 Shot Put 8. Michaela Nelms FR EMU 56.63 Amarteifio, Jones, Johnston, Sockwell 1. Aliyah Gustafson SR BGSU 17.52m 5. Central Michigan 46.27 2. Abigale Wilson JR UA 16.00m MVP: 400m Hurdles Williams, Beauvais, Dismuke, Jackson 3. Erin Howard FR CMU 15.82m Alsu Bogdanova, Eastern Michigan 1. Erin Dowd SO WMU 59.08 6. Bowling Green 46.48 4. Elizabeth Iversen SR BGSU 15.49m Green, Short, Nevels, Brown Most Outstanding Track Performer: 2. Chastatea Brown SO BGSU 1:00.11 5. Jordan Porter SR Ohio 15.02m Maria Scavuzzo, Miami 3. Patricia Ortega SR UA 1:00.35 7. Miami 46.66 6. Katie Dewey JR UT 14.97m 4. Neshay Curtis SO NIU 1:00.65 Freeman, Bechtel, Kountouri, Maslowski Most Outstanding Field Performer: 7. Kelsey Walters SO BSU 14.22m Aliyah Gustafson, Bowling Green 5. Dandadeua Brites SR UT 1:00.80 8. Western Michigan 46.66 8. Olivia Snyder JR UA 14.19m 6. Iman Batiste SO UA 1:02.07 Mitchell, Meredith, Bryant, Worford 15. Kadian Clarke FR EMU 12.99m Women’s Track Freshman of the Year: 7. Sarah Bruns FR MU 1:02.42 Ashley Tutt, NIU 8. Jaclyn Siefring SR UA 1:04.66 4x400 Meter Relay Discus 1. Miami 1. Abigale Wilson JR UA 53.64m Women’s Field Freshman of the 3:41.16 Year: 800m 2. Erin Howard FR CMU 51.31m Erin Howard, Central Michigan 1. Sarah Anderson SO WMU 2:07.21 Kountouri, Maslowski, Hooker, Bechtel 3. Aliyah Gustafon SR BGSU 50.40m 2. Rachel Banks SO KSU 2:09.76 2. Western Michigan 3:41.76 Coach of the Year: 4. Miranda Daucher SR UB 49.68m Dennis Mitchell, Akron 3. Kireba Nartub SR NIU 2:09.84 Anderson, Bolden, Worford, Dowd 5. Jailyn Mosley SR KSU 47.23m 4. Mackenzie Andrews JR UA 2:09.93 3. Eastern Michigan 3:42.24 6. Emma Ryan SR Ohio 47.18m 5. Emily Deering JR Ohio 2:10.86 Nelms, Johnston, Gibson, Jones 7. Katie Dewey JR UT 46.97m 6. Natalie Cizmas SR EMU 2:13.60 4. Ball State 3:42.24 8. Olivia Synder JR UA 46.95m 7. Juliane Sormain SO WMU 2:13.73 Jones, Johnson, Byrdsong, Norman 8. Rachel Kotchman SO MU 2:15.60 5. Kent State 3:43.05 Skinner, Yeargin, Burnett, Williams 15 EMU WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS

EMU WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD RECORDS

16 EMU WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS INDOOR RECORDS OUTDOOR RECORDS

60 Meters 7.17 Sevatheda Fynes 100 Meters 11.12 Sevatheda Fynes 1995 1995 200 Meters 23.38 Sevatheda Fynes 200 Meters 22.63 Sevatheda Fynes 1995 1995 300 Meters 39.17 Jasmine Jones 400 Meters 52.62 Tamyka McCord 2018 1995 400 Meters 53.14 Tamyka McCord 800 Meters 2:03.05 Mirielle Sankatsing 1995 1992 500 Meter 1:13.38 Asia Rawls 1,500 Meters 4:16.83 Natalie Cizmas 2011 2018 800 Meters 2:03.47 Mirielle Sankatsing 3,000 Meters 9:14.44 Donna Donakowski 1992 1988 Mile 4:39.29 Natalie Cizmas 5,000 Meters 15:43.84 Alsu Bogdanova 2018 2017 3,000 Meters 9:05:81 Alsu Bogdanova 10,000 Meters 33:37.37 Jordan McDermitt 2018 2017 5,000 Meters 15:43.95 Jordann McDermitt 100 Meter HH 13.34 Lela V. Nelson 2017 2005 60 Meter H 8.28 LaTonya Nobles 400 Meter LH 56.75 Chrystal Dooley 1996 2006 Pentathlon 4229 Sarah Chauchard 3,000 Steeplechase 9:51.29 Alsu Bogdanova 2014 2018 Long Jump 6.26m Ashley McCullough Long Jump 6.48m Lela V. Nelson 2006 2005 Triple Jump 12.88m Joy Inniss Triple Jump 12.91m Dace Dreimane 1994 2016 High Jump 1.85m Ellie Hayden High Jump 1.85m Ellie Hayden 1982 1982 Pole Vault 4.22m Alysha Newman Pole Vault 4.24m Jessica Hemingway 2013 2011 Shot Put 15.67m Brittany Crew Shot Put 14.38m Vesna Cadikovska 2012 2001 Weight Throw 18.69m Kadian Clarke Hammer Throw 58.16m Lydia Gomez Diaz 2019 2012 1,600 Meter Relay 3:38.49 Dooley, Nelson, Discus 43.96m Jada Taylor 2005 Beasley, Woods 2016 3,200 Meter Relay 8:51.68 Opp, Bowman Javelin 51.73m Brit Klanert 1986 Tomanek, Donakowski 2003 DMR 11:00.51 Bogdanova, Jones Heptathlon 5878 Lela V. Nelson 2018 Wyns, Cizmas 2005 400 Meter Relay 44.99 Beasley, Nelson 2005 Harvin, Jenkins 800 Meter Relay 1:33.80 Beasley, Harvin 2005 Jenkins, Nelson 1600 Meter Relay 3:35.54 Fuller, Nobles 1995 McKenzie, Fynes 3200 Meter Relay 8:43.85 Opp, Bowman 1987 Tomanek, Watson 6000 Meter Relay 17:42.74 Meyers, Bogdanova 2018 McDermitt, Cizmas *bold denotes athlete on the current Shuttle Hurdle Relay 55.55 Dooley, Giscombe, 2018-19 roster 2006 Wheeler, McCullough Current as of 03/06/2019 DMR 11:30.21 Knoll, Roberts 2015 Cizmas, McDermitt 17 EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME INDOOR RECORDS 60-meter dash 5,000-meter run Weight Throw DMR 1. Sevatheda Fynes 7.17c 1995 1. Jordann McDermitt 15:43.95 2017 1. Kadian Clarke 18.69m 2019 1. Bogdanova, Jones 2018 2. Jenell Ali 7.31c 1998 2. Natalie Cizmas 16:12.72 2017 2. Angela Scarber 17.84m 2012 Wyns, Cizmas 11:00.51 3. Ashlee Abraham 7.34 2011 3. Sydney Meyers 16:15.04 2019 3. Lydia Gomez-Diaz 16.66m 2012 2. Gallein, Roberts 2016 4. Patrice Beasley 7.35 2006 4. Alsu Bogdanova 16:16.81 2018 4. Adrienne Waisner 16.59m 2015 Wyns, Bogdanova 11:19.41 5. Athlen Bowles 7.35c 1978 5. Emily Smith 16:26.21 2019 5. Savanah Luthman 16.36m 2019 3. Knoll, Hardiman, 2014 6. Joy Ann Clarke 7.38c 1985 6. Victoria Voronko 16:28.60 2015 6. Becky Leevey 16.34m 2000 Manjon-Rivadulla, Voronko 11:29.96 7. Sasha Springer 7.42 2002 7. Courtney Calka 16:37.17 2011 7. Helga Volgyi 15.95m 2015 4. Churchwell , Williams, 2012 8. Virgie Bullie 7.45c 1988 8. Carrie Gould 16:43.90 1999 8. Dayna Bergman 15.77m 2011 Elcock, Voronko 11:30.21 9. Vania Nelson 7.47c 1995 9. Sofie Gallein 16:51.79 2017 9. Morgan Turner 15.60m 2017 5. Meyers, Hardiman 2016 10. Jadine Robinson 7.48 2002 10. Allie Knoll 17:09.22 2017 10. Jada Taylor 15.35m 2017 Cizmas, Gallein 11:31.11 Jessica Harris 7.48 2018 6. Churchwell, Rawls, 2013 60-meter Hurdles Pole Vault Manjon-Rivadulla, Voronko 11:32.92 200-meter dash 1. LaTanya Nobles 8.28c 1996 1. Alysha Newman 4.22m 2013 7. Elcock, Andre, 2011 1. Sevatheda Fynes 23.38 1995 2. Val Beckles 8.29c 1992 2. Ellie Braidic 4.17m 2015 L. Quaintance, Calka 11:33.26 2. Angela Springer 23.82 1988 3. Vanessa Clerveaux 8.30 2013 3. Jessica Hemingway 4.15m 2011 8. Meyers, Gibson 11:36.79 3. Sasha Springer 23.83 2002 4. Gina Tempro 8.36c 1983 4. Hana Palamaa 4.10m 2002 Wyns, Cizmas 2018 4. Jadine Robinson 23.89 2000 5. Rene Murphy 8.45c 1992 Janice Keppler 4.10m 2008 9. Gould, Keane-Dawes 2000 5. Patrice Beasley 23.91 2006 6. Chrystal Dooley 8.48 2006 6. Janina Pollatz 4.09m 2017 Thompson, Mwei 11:36.88 6. Janell Ali 23.93 1997 7. Alysse Marie Wade 8.49 2019 7. Natalie Uy 4.03m 2015 10. Mwei, Dame, 1999 7. Jasmine Jones 23.98 2018 8. Ayanna O’Neal 8.50 2018 8. Meghan Powers 3.84m 2012 DeBruyn, Gould 1 1:38.00 8. Ashlee Abraham 24.18 2011 Allyson Goff 8.50 2017 9. Kim Wise 3.81m 2005 9. Joy Inniss 24.27 1994 10. Shamarie Giscombe 8.53 2006 10. Kellie Kern 3.75m 2003 10. Aaliyah McKinney 24.28 2016 Marla Benford 8.53c 1998 Triple Jump c= Converted times from 55 to 60 400-meter dash High Jump 1. Joy Inniss 12.88m 1994 meters 1. Tamyka McCord 53.14 1995 1. Ellie Hayden 1.85m 1982 2. Kemba Johnson 12.71m 2004 2. Micah Johnston 53.70 2019 2. Tatijana Jacobson 1.82m 2013 3. Dace Dreimane 12.66m 2017 3. Shantavia Williams 53.87 2012 3. Barb Mahnke 1.79m 1984 4. Kayla Dodd 12.61m 2000 4. Jackie Hinds 53.95 1991 4. Sheila Papatriantafyllou 1.75m 1990 5. Tomeca Brown 12.56m 1998 5. Michaela Nelms 54.34 2019 5. Bethany Piccolini 1.74m 2002 6. Shnell Wishart 12.54m 2011 6. Jasmine Jones 54.56 2018 Lisa Cowdrey 1.74m 2003 7. Arantxa Garcia 12.45m 1992 7. Shermayne McKenzie 54.65 1995 7. Pam Klundert 1.73m 2004 8. Allia Hanson 12.37m 1997 8. Chrystal Dooley 54.85 2005 Kate Wolanin 1.73m 2014 9. Crystal Washington 12.32m 2019 9. Angela Springer 54.90 1988 9. Sue Prindle 1.70m 1988 10. Jennifer Morgan 12.31m 1999 *bold denotes athlete on the current 10. LaTanya Nobles 54.94 2007 Lela V. Nelson 1.70m 2002 2018-19 roster Sarah Chauchard 1.70m 2015 1,600-meter Relay 800-meter run 1. Dooley, Nelson, 2005 1. Mireille Sankatsing 2:03.47 1992 Shot Put Beasley, Woods 3:38.49 2. Beverly Elcock 2:06.86 2011 1. Brittany Crew 15.67m 2013 2. Fuller, Fynes, 1995 3. Jenna Wyns 2:07.78 2018 2. Tammy Stahl 14.50m 1990 McKenzie, Nobles 3:39.18 4. Andrea Bowman 2:07.91 1988 3. Angie Scarber 14.47m 2010 3. Fuller, Judge, 1995 5. Domtila Mwei 2:08.67 2000 4. Vesna Cadikovska 14.38m 2001 Nobles, McKenzie 3:41.18 6. Lauren Quaintance 2:09.24 2011 5. Jill Kwasneski 13.70m 1987 4. James, Yeadon, 2016 7. Natalie Cizmas 2:09.29 2017 6. Sarah Chauchard 13.32m 2014 Hardiman, Jones 3:41.37 8. Margaret Ajayi 2:09.31 2001 7. Kadian Clarke 13.04m 2019 5. Johnston, Nelms 2018 9. Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 2:09.67 2013 8. Lawanda Hall 12.92m 1996 Gibson, Jones 3:42.04 10. Alsu Bogdanova 2:10.91 2018 9. Rhonda Moorehead 12.77m 1986 6. James, Jones 2016 10. Scarlet Fitzpatrick 12.71m 2010 Yeadon, Roberts 3:42.25 Mile Run 7. Shearer, Rawls 2011 1. Natalie Cizmas 4:39.29 2018 Long Jump Andre, Williams 3:42.37 Domtila Mwei 2. Victoria Voronko 4:39.84 2014 1. Ashley McCullough 6.26m 2006 8. Edwards, Johnston 2019 3. Alsu Bogdanova 4:41.15 2016 2. Lela V. Nelson 6.23m 2005 Cernej-Garcia, Nelms 3:42.44 4. Sydney Meyers 4:43.88 2019 3. Ann Meachum-Lohner 6.17m 1981 9. Rawls, Margina 2012 5. Donna Donakowski 4:41.44 1988 Angela Springer 6.17m 1988 Elcock, Williams 3:42.69 6. Julie Watson 4:44.91 1989 5. Joy Inniss 6.15m 1993 10. Johnston, James 2017 Domtila Mwei 4:44.91 2000 6. Ingrid Boyce 6.03m 1984 Cizmas, Jones 3:42.73 8. Andrea Bowman 4:44.97 1988 7. Allyson Goff 6.02m 2019 9. Sofie Gallein 4:47.59 2016 8. Jenell Ali 5.96m 1998 10. Jenna Wyns 4:47.62 2018 9. Marquita Knight 5.94m 1996 Dace Dremane 5.94m 2016 3,000-meter run 1. Alsu Bogdanova 9:05.81 2018 Pentathlon 2. Jordann McDermitt 9:10.42 2017 1. Sarah Chauchard 4229 2014 3. Victoria Voronko 9:13.24 2014 2. Lela V. Nelson 3894 2005 4. Sofie Gallein 9:18.41 2016 3. Pauline Chiariglione 3828 2014 5. Sydney Meyers 9:19.23 2019 4. Kate Wolanin 3749 2012 6. Natalie Cizmas 9:29.40 2018 5. Shamarie Giscombe 3683 2006 7. Emily Smith 9:31.37 2019 6. Chrystal Dooley 3668 2005 8. Carrie Gould 9:32.61 1999 7. Ashley McCullough 3586 2006 9. Julie Watson 9:33.32 1989 8. Brittany Lockhart 3564 2008 10. Courtney Calka 9:34.82 2012 9. Sheila Papatriantafyllou 3554 1990 10. Morgan Iverson 3533 2019

18 EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS

Shelia Papatriantafyllou Tammy Stahl Val Beckles Angela Springer

100-meter dash 400-meter dash 1,500-meter run 5,000-meter run 1. Sevatheda Fynes 11.12 1995 1. Tamyka McCord 52.62 1993 1. Natalie Cizmas 4:16.83 2018 1. Alsu Bogdanova 15:43.84 2017 2. Vania Nelson 11.42 1995 2. Angela Springer 52.69 1988 2. Sue Tomanek 4:18.09 1987 2. Jordann McDermitt 15:58.05 2017 3. Patrice Beasley 11.43 2006 3. Shantavia Williams 53.23 2012 3. Andrea Bowman 4:18.27 1987 3. Sydney Meyers 16:14.20 2018 4. Janell Ali 11.44 1998 4. Jackie Hinds 53.35 1991 4. Domtila Mwei 4:19.03 2001 4. Victoria Voronko 16:22.05 2013 5. Jessica Harris 11.60 2017 Mireille Sankatsing 53.35 1991 5. Victoria Voronko 4:20.87 2014 5. Carrie Gould 16:25.45 1999 6. Jasmine Jones 11.62 2018 6. Sevatheda Fynes 53.40 1995 6. Alsu Bogdanova 4:20.96 2018 6. Sofie Gallein 16:39.15 2016 7. Winsome Howell 11.65 2002 7. Bria Woods 53.55 2005 7. Sydney Meyers 4:21.23 2018 7. Donna Donakowski 16:42.16 1986 8. Aaliyah McKinney 11.71 2016 8. Jasmine Jones 53.64 2018 8. Donna Donakowski 4:21.57 1988 8. Julie Watson 16:50.80 1987 9. Virgie Bullie 11.72 1988 9. Micah Johnston 54.12 2018 9. Taylor Knoll 4:25.11 2015 9. Courtney Calka 16:53.43 2010 Jadine Robinson 11.72 2001 10. Joy Inniss 54.13 1992 10. Jordann McDermitt 4:27.42 2017 10. Ashleigh Simonis 16:55.79 2018 Shakera Pinto 11.72 2002 400-meter Hurdles 3,000-meter run 10,000-meter run 100-meter Hurdles 1. Chrystal Dooley 56.75 2006 1. Donna Donakowski 9:14.44 1988 1. Jordann McDermitt 33:37.37 2017 1. Lela V. Nelson 13.34 2005 2. Asia Rawls 58.32 2012 2. Carrie Gould 9:32.58 1999 2. Carrie Gould 34:09.50 1999 2. Vanessa Clerveaux 13.41 2013 3. R. Keane-Dawes 58.74 2003 3. Julie Watson 9:33.95 1989 3. Julie Watson 34:41.60 1987 3. Val Beckles 13.43 1992 4. S. Papatriantafyllou 58.93 1990 4. Adele Rankin 9:38.42 1994 4. Kalli Williams 35:27.52 2006 4. Gina Tempro 13.49 1984 5. LaTanya Nobles 59.42 1995 5. Sue Hoesli 9:39.55 1996 5. Bonnie Arnold 35:41.60 1982 5. Chrystal Dooley 13.50 2006 6. Jewel Walters 59.52 2004 6. Andrea Bowman 9:41.02 1988 6. Noelle Dixon 35:41.90 1990 6. Vicky Kozlina 13.63 1990 7. Lela V. Nelson 60.06 2005 7. Sue Parks 9:42.42 1980 7. Beth Shroyer 35:52.95 1995 *bold denotes athlete on the current Andrea Wheeler 13.63 2008 8. Shamarie Giscombe 60.34 2006 8. Domtila Mwei 9:42.57 2000 8. Ashleigh Simonis 35:59.15 2018 2018-19 roster 8. Allyson Goff 13.70 2018 9. Val Beckles 60.37 1992 9. Morgan Churchwell 9:58.61 2011 9. Amy Frauhammer 36:00.96 2016 9. LaTanya Nobles 13.72 1997 10. Pauline Chiariglione 60.78 2014 10. Sara DeBruyn 9:58.80 1999 10. Anna Aldrich 36:03.55 2017 10. Pamela Grayer 13.75 1998 800-meter run 3,000-meter steeplechase Heptathlon 200-meter dash 1. Mireille Sankatsing 2:03.05 1992 1. Alsu Bogdanova 9:51.29 2018 1. Lela V. Nelson 5878 2005 1. Sevatheda Fynes 22.63 1995 2. Domtila Mwei 2:06.23 2001 2. Victoria Voronko 9:51.63 2015 2. Sarah Chauchard 5782 2015 2. Jasmine Jones 23.20 2018 3. Andrea Bowman 2:06.31 1986 3. Sofie Gallein 9:52.66 2015 3. Chrystal Dooley 4962 2006 3. Vania Nelson 23.33 1995 4. Beverly Elcock 2:07.25 2012 4. Courtney Calka 10:41.44 2011 4. Kate Wolanin 4951 2014 4. Virgie Bullie 23.55 1988 5. Sue Tomanek 2:07.65 1987 5. Melissa Green 10:48.14 2008 5. Traci Parsons 4896 1996 5. Eboni Jenkins 23.56 2004 6. Taylor Knoll 2:08.71 2015 6. Kayla Pfund 10:57.00 2013 6. Lisa Cowdrey 4796 2002 6. Janell Ali 23.69 1998 7. Natalie Cizmas 2:09.05 2018 7. Anna Ribera-Quilez 11:12.16 2014 7. Pauline Chiariglione 4773 2014 7. Jackie Hinds 23.70 1990 8. Karen Opp 2:09.34 1987 8. Jacke Ellis 11:20.66 2010 8. Shamarie Giscombe 4636 2006 8. Aaliyah McKinney 23.71 2014 9. Margaret Ajayi 2:09.62 2000 9. Cassie Coffman 11:30.64 2011 9. Jenn West 4561 1994 9. Shantavia Williams 23.73 2012 10. Lauren Quaintance 2:10.05 2010 10. Hana Palamaa 4513 1999 10. Lauren Pottschmidt 11:33.62 2017 10. Patrice Beasley 23.74 2004

Joy Inniss Donna Donakowski Andrea Wheeler Tamyka McCord 19 EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS

Patrice Beasley Lela V. Nelson 800-meter Relay High Jump Pole Vault Hammer 1. Beasley, Harvin, Jenkins, Nelson 1. Ellie Hayden 1.85m 1982 1. Jessica Hemingway 4.24m 2011 1. Lydia Gomez-Diaz 58.16m 2012 1:33.80 2005 2. Kate Wolanin 1.82m 2015 2. Alysha Newman 4.19m 2013 2. Helga Volgyi 57.88m 2015 2. Beasley, Nelson, Woods, Jenkins 3. Tatijana Jacobson 1.75m 2013 3. Janina Pollatz 4.17m 2018 3. Angela Scarber 57.15m 2012 1:34.40 2005 4. Jasmine Gates 1.74m 2009 4. Ellie Braidic 4.12m 2016 4. Maite Cortin 50.74m 2007 3. Woods, Jenkins, Nelson, Beasley 5. Barb Mahnke 1.73m 1984 5. Hana Palamaa 4.10m 2001 5. Adrienne Waisner 50.62m 2015 1:34.63 2004 Laurie Rogers 1.73m 1981 Janice Keppler 4.10m 2008 6. Megan Pendleton 50.11m 2017 4. Beasley, McCullough, Harvin, Woods 7. S. Papatriantafyllou 1.72m 1990 Natalie Uy 4.10m 2015 7. Becky Leevey 47.95m 2000 1:35.31 2006 8. Leah Cunningham 1.71m 1995 8. Kelli Kern 4.01m 2003 8. Reagan Briggs 47.82m 2014 5. Beasley, Dooley, Harvin, Woods 9. Courtney Huffman 1.70m 1999 9. Kim Wise 3.79m 2005 9. Dayna Bergman 47.44m 2010 1:35.51 2006 Pam Klundert 1.70m 2003 10. Cailen Wells 3.74m 2002 10. Kerry Goulding 46.93m 1996 6. Beasley, Dooley, Jenkins, Woods Lisa Cowdrey 1.70m 2003 1:35.74 2005 Lela V. Nelson 1.70m 2005 Shot Put Javelin 7. Foster, Springer, Inniss, McCord 1. Vesna Cadikovska 14.38m 2001 1. Brit Klanert 51.73m 2003 1:36.21 1993 Long Jump 2. Tammy Stahl 13.91m 1990 2. Vesna Cadikovska 45.03m 1999 8. White, Andre, Wartley, Williams 1. Lela V. Nelson 6.48m 2005 3. Jill Kwasneski 13.65m 1987 3. Kerry Schrader 44.85m 1997 1:36.22 2010 2. Ashley McCullough 6.36m 2006 4. Angela Scarber 13.51m 2009 4. Kathy Doughty 44.19m 1991 9. Springer, Hinds, Inniss, Bullie 3. Ingrid Boyse 6.22m 1984 5. Kadian Clarke 13.09m 2018 5. Kristine Bourg 43.30m 2018 1:36.58 1988 4. Angela Springer 6.17m 1988 6. Sarah Chauchrard 13.04m 2015 6. Laura Burke 42.11m 1982 10. Benford, Nelson, Ali, Calderon 5. Janell Ali 6.13m 1998 7. Rhonda Moorehead 12.88m 1987 7. Sarah Chauchard 40.76m 2014 1:36.58 1997 6. Alecia Fraser 6.12m 1999 8. Bonnie Paulley 12.24m 1980 8. Jennifer Krile 39.67m 1998 7. Rosie White 6.08m 2011 9. Lela V. Nelson 12.15m 2005 9. Devra Kaner 39.09m 1980 8. Kemba Johnson 6.06m 2004 10. Anna Parrish 11.88m 1986 10. Kristina Coyne 38.98m 2016 1,600-meter Relay 9. Dace Dreimane 6.05m 2016 1. Fuller, Nobles, McKenzie, Fynes Ann Meachum-Lohner 6.05m 1981 Discus 400-meter Relay 3:35.54 1995 1. Jada Taylor 43.96m 2016 1. Beasley, Nelson, Harvin, Jenkins 2. Nelson, Dooley, Beasley, Woods Triple Jump 2. Megan Pendleton 43.76m 2017 44.99 2005 3:36.23 2005 1. Dace Dreimane 12.91m 2016 3. Rhonda Moorehead 42.39m 1986 Harris, Johnston, Mason, Jones 3. Nelms, Johnston, Gibson, Jones 2. Joy Inniss 12.90m 1994 4. Julie Blavier 42.34m 1990 44.99 2018 3:37.31 2018 3. Kemba Johnson 12.71m 2004 5. Lisa Cark 42.29m 1983 3. Ali, Nobles, Calderon, Nelson 4. Beasley, Dooley, Harvin, Woods 4. Allia Hanson 12.64m 2000 6. Tammy Stahl 42.26m 1991 45.06 1997 3:37.94 2005 5. R. Keane-Dawes 12.50m 2002 7. Jill Kwasneski 41.37m 1989 4. McCullough, Woods, Harvin, Beasley 5. Evans, Bullie, Hinds, Springer 6. Arantxa Garcia 12.49m 1991 8. Becky Leevey 40.23m 1998 45.10 2006 3:38.07 1988 7. Lela V. Nelson 12.43m 2003 9. Andi Christofoulou 38.50m 1998 5. Pinto, Jenkins, Beasley, Nelson 6. Dooley, Woods, Nelson, Walters 8. Jennifer Morgan 12.41m 2000 10. Dasha Yeakey 38.04m 1996 45.27 2004 3:38.74 2004 9. Tomeca Brown 12.38m 1997 6. Abraham, Margina, White, Andre 7. Beasley, Dooley, Jones, Woods Ashley McCullough 12.38m 2006 45.30 2010 3:38.77 2006 7. Harris, James, Mason, Jones 8. Shearer, Rawls, Elcock, Williams 45.45 2017 3:38.85 2011 8. Robinson, Keane-Dawes, Alston, S. Springer 9. Rawls, Margina, Elcock, Williams 45.52 2001 3:39.38 2012 9. Nelson, Jenkins, Pinto, Beasley 10. Hinds, Sankatsing, Inniss, McCord 45.53 2004 3:39.51 1991 10. Pinto, Bartley, Jenkins, Beasley 45.63 2003

Ellie Hayden

20 EMU TRACK AND FIELD ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RECORDS EMU TRACK AND FIELD INDOOR MAC CHAMPIONS 55-meter dash 400-meter dash 5,000-meters Long Jump Joy Ann Clarke 1984 Ingrid Boyce 1985 Bonnie Arnold 1982 Ann Meachum 1980 Virgie Bullie 1987 Angela Springer 1988 Pat Bagley 1991 Ann Meachum 1981 Virgie Bullie 1988 Jackie Hinds 1990 Carrie Gould 2000 Ingrid Boyce 1982 Jenell Ali 1997 Jackie Hinds 1991 Victoria Voronko 2014 Ingrid Boyce 1984 Jenell Ali 1998 Mireille Sankatsing 1992 Victoria Voronko 2015 Angela Springer 1988 Maubra Foster 1993 Alsu Bogdanova 2016 Nancy Nowak 1989 55-meter Hurdles Jeanette Judge 1994 Alsu Bogdanova 2017 Joy Inniss 1993 Gina Tempro 1984 Shermayne McKenzie 1995 Alsu Bogdanova 2018 Joy Inniss 1994 Kay McConney 1986 LaTanya Nobles 1996 Allia Hanson 1997 Val Beckles 1989 LaTanya Nobles 1997 Pentathlon Lela V. Nelson 2004 Vicky Kozlina 1990 Shantavia Williams 2012 Jennifer West 1994 Rosie White 2012 Val Beckles 1992 Jasmine Jones 2018 Kate Wolanin 2012 LaTanya Nobles 1998 Sarah Chauchard 2014 Triple Jump 600-meter dash Elaine Chiodini 1985 60-meter dash Karen McDougall 1980 800-meter Relay Elaine Chiodini 1986 Ann Meachum 1981 G. Tempro, E. Hayden, Arantxa Garcia 1990 Joy Ann Clarke 1982 800-meter run I. Boyce, J. A. Clark Arantxa Garcia 1991 Sevatheda Fynes 1995 Sue Tomanek 1985 Joy Inniss 1992 Jadine Robinson 2001 Sue Tomanek 1986 1,600-meter Relay Joy Inniss 1993 Sasha Springer 2002 Andrea Bowman 1987 S. Tomanek, J.A. Clarke, Joy Inniss 1994 Patrice Beasley 2004 Andrea Bowman 1988 K. Agin, I. Boyce 1985 Alecia Fraser 2000 Patrice Beasley 2006 Mireille Sankatsing 1990 K. Opp, L. McCoy, ReJeana Margina 2010 Mireille Sankatsing 1991 A. Bowman, A. Springer 1987 High Jump Ashlee Abraham 2011 Mireille Sankatsing 1992 A. Bowman, V. Bullie, Barb Mahnke 1984 Elena Ramos 1994 J. Hinds, A. Springer 1988 Sheila Papatriantafyllou 1990 60-meter Hurdles Domtila Mwei 1999 A. Bowman, K. Opp, Ann Meachum 1981 Domtila Mwei 2000 S. Papa, M. Sankatsing 1989 Pole Vault Gina Tempro 1982 Margaret Ajayi 2001 K. Opp, M. Sankatsing, Hanna Palamaa 1999 Vicky Kozlina 1987 Lauren Quaintance 2011 S. Papa, J. Hinds 1990 Hanna Palamaa 2000 Vanessa Clerveaux 2013 Natalie Cizmas 2017 T. McCord, V. Beckles, Hanna Palamaa 2001 Jenna Wyns 2018 A. Robinson, J. Hinds 1991 Hanna Palamaa 2002 200-meter dash M. Foster, A. Fuller, Alysha Newman 2013 Angela Springer 1988 1,000-meter run J. Inniss, T. McCord 1993 Ellie Braidic 2015 Joy Inniss 1994 Sue Tomanek 1987 J. Inniss, T. McCord, Sevatheda Fynes 1995 Karen Opp 1989 A. Fuller, J. Judge 1994 Shot Put Jenell Ali 1997 Karen Opp 1990 J. Judge, L. Nobles, Tammy Stahl 1990 Jadine Robinson 2001 Adele Rankin 1995 T. Swindle, S. McKenzie 1995 Tammy Stahl 1991 Sasha Springer 2002 J. Robinson, R. Keane-Dawes, Patrice Beasley 2004 1,500-meter run M. Ajayi, W. Howell 2000 Team Titles Eboni Jenkins 2005 Cheryl Sheffer 1984 P. Beasley, C. Dooley, 1986* Patrice Beasley 2006 Andrea Bowman 1987 B. Woods, J. Walters 2004 1987* Ashlee Abraham 2011 A. Rawls, N. Andre 1988* Jasmine Jones 2017 Mile R. Margina, S. Williams 2010 1989* Jasmine Jones 2018 Cheryl Sheffer 1981 D. Shearer, A. Rawls 1990* Andrea Bowman 1988 N. Andre, S. Williams 2011 1991* 200-meter Hurdles Julie Watson 1989 1992* Sheila Papatriantafyllou 1989 Adele Rankin 1995 Two Mile Relay 1993* Sheila Papatriantafyllou 1990 Domtila Mwei 2000 Crowell, B. Riccardi, C. Sheffer, J. 1994* Val Beckles 1991 Alsu Bogdanova 2016 Montgomery 1981 1995* Val Beckles 1992 Alsu Bogdanova 2017 1997 Natalie Cizmas 2018 3200-meter Relay 2000 300-yard dash A. Kaake, W. Gusie, 2011 Ann Meachum 1981 3,000-meter run D. Love, C. Sheffer 1982 2015 Julie Watson 1989 B. Courtade, D. Durrer, 2016 300-meter dash Carrie Gould 1999 S. Tomanek, A. Bowman 1986 2018 Ingrid Boyce 1985 Domtila Mwei 2000 K. Opp, D. Durrer, Virgie Bullie 1987 Victoria Voronko 2014 A. Bowman, S. Tomanek 1987 MAC Most Valuable Performer Jordann McDermitt 2015 J. Watson, D. Donakowski, 2000 Domtila Mwei Jordann McDermitt 2016 A. Bowman, D. Durrer 1988 2014 Victoria Voronko Sydney Meyers 2017 M. Sankatsing, L. Larrick, 2016 Alsu Bogdanova Sydney Meyers 2018 J. Moore, K. Opp 1990 2017 Alsu Bogdanova A. Rankin, A. Fuller, 2018 Alsu Bogdanova E. Ramos, V. Meder 1993 MAC Most Outstanding Performance Distance Medley Relay 2002 Hanna Palamaa V. Meder, J. Judge, E. Ramos, A. Rankin 1994 MAC Most Outstanding Field Performance D. Mwei, S. Dame, 2014 Sarah Chauchard S. DeBruyn, C. Gould 1999 C. Gould, R. Keane-Dawes, MAC Most Outstanding Track Performance N. Thompson, D. Mwei 2000 2015 Jordann McDermitt S. DeBruyn, R. Keane-Dawes, 2017 Sydney Meyers N. Koenig, K. Canty 2003 2018 Jasmine Jones T. Knoll, I Hardiman, M. Manjon-Rivadulla, MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year V. Voronko 2014 2016 Jessica Harris T. Knoll, N. Cizmas I. Hardiman, V. Voronko 2015 *The Mid-American Conference did S. Meyers, K. James not begin an official Indoor Cham- N. Cizmas, S. Gallein 2016 pionship until 1996. Prior to 1996, Virgie Bullie Andrea Bowman S. Meyers, K. James the meet was held but not officially C. Mesa, N. Cizmas 2017 sanctioned by the MAC. S. Meyers, M. Nelms, K. Gibson, N. Cizmas 2018 *bold denotes athlete on the current 2018-19 roster 21 EMU TRACK AND FIELD OUTDOOR MAC CHAMPIONS EMU TRACK AND FIELD HONORS 100-meter dash 1,500-meter run Pole Vault 1,600-meter relay 1982 Gina Tempro 1986 Andrea Bowman 2000 Hanna Palamaa 1986 S. Tomanek, A. Bowman, 1985 Joy Ann Clarke 1987 Sue Tomanek 2001 Hanna Palamaa L. McCoy, S. Hardy 1987 Virgie Bullie 1988 Andrea Bowman 2002 Hanna Palamaa 1987 K. Opp, A. Bowman, 1988 Virgie Bullie 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 2007 Janice Keppler S. Tomanek, A. Springer 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 2011 Jessica Hemingway 1988 A. Springer, A. Bowman, 1997 Vania Nelson 1994 Adele Rankin 2013 Alysha Newman J. Hinds, J. Evans 2001 Sasha Springer 1996 Zelda Elijah 1990 M. Sankatsing, L. McCoy, 2002 Winsome Howell 2000 Domtila Mwei Shot Put S. Papa, J. Hinds 2006 Patrice Beasley 2001 Domtila Mwei 1990 Tammy Stahl 1991 M. Sankatsing, V. Beckles, 2011 Ashlee Abraham 2014 Victoria Voronko 2001 Vesna Cadikovski J. Inniss, T. McCord 2014 Aaliyah McKinney 2015 Victoria Voronko 1992 A. Fuller, J. Inniss, 2016 Natalie Cizmas Javelin A. Garcia, M. Sankatsing 100-meter hurdles 2001 Brit Klanert 1993 A. Fuller, M. Foster, 1981 Gina Tempro 3,000-meter steeplechase 2002 Brit Klanert J. Inniss, T. McCord 1982 Gina Tempro 1986 Donna Donakowski 2003 Brit Klanert 1994 J. Judge, A. Fuller, 1984 Gina Tempro 1988 Donna Donakowski M. Foster, T. McCord 1989 Val Beckles 1989 Julie Watson Heptathlon 1995 S. McKenzie, A. Fuller, 1990 Vicky Kozlina 1994 Adele Rankin 2014 Sarah Chauchard J. Judge, L. Nobles 1991 Val Beckles 1995 Adele Rankin 2015 Sarah Chauchard 1997 V. Nelson, J. Ali, 1992 Val Beckles 1999 Carrie Gould L. Nobles, S. Calderon 2005 Lela V. Nelson 2000 Domtila Mwei 400-meter relay 2006 P. Beasley, C. Dooley, 2013 Victoria Voronko 1982 G. Tempro, E. Hayden, L. Jones, B. Woods 200-meter dash 2014 Victoria Voronko I. Boyce, J.A. Clarke 2011 D. Shearer, A. Rawls, 1982 Joy Ann Clarke 2015 Victoria Voronko 1984 I. Brewster, I. Bouce, N. Andre, S. Williams 1985 Joy Ann Clarke 2018 Alsu Bogdanova K. McConney, J.A. Clarke 1987 Anglea Springer 1985 I. Brewster, I. Boyce, Mile relay 1988 Virgie Bullie Two-mile run K. McConney, J.A. Clarke, 1979* C. Williams, D. Asbury, 1991 Tamyka McCord 1977* Sue Parks 1986 M. Brown, L. McCoy, D. Mullice, K. McDougall 1993 Tamyka McCord S. Hardy, K. McConney 1995 Sevatheda Fynes Three-mile run 1987 A. Springer, S. Hardy, 3200-meter relay 2001 Sasha Springer 1977* Sue Parks V. Kozlina, V. Bullie 1979* L. Yanik, C. Gardner, 2002 Winsome Howell 1988 J. Hinds, A. Springer, K. Witherspoon, B. Riccardi 2004 Patrice Beasley 5,000-meter run V. Kozlina, V. Bullie 2005 Patrice Beasley 1981 Julie Montgomery 1989 S. Papa, J. Hinds, Team Titles* 2006 Patrice Beasley 1986 Donna Donakowski V. Kozlina, V. Beckles 1979* Tie with BGSU 2014 Aaliyah McKinney 1988 Donna Donakowski 1993 J. Inniss, M. Foster, 1982 2017 Jasmine Jones 1999 Carrie Gould A. Springer, T. McCord 1987 2016 Jordann McDermitt 1995 V. Nelson, S. McKenzie, 1988 400-meter dash 2017 Alsu Bogdanova J. Judge, S. Fynes 1989 1980* Debbie Mullice 1997 J. Ali, V. Nelson, 1990 1988 Angela Springer 10,000-meter run S. Calderon, L. Nobles 1991 1989 Jackie Hinds 1979* Cindy Barber 2002 S. Pinto, J. Robinson, 1992 1990 Jackie Hinds 1987 Julie Watson C. Bartley, W. Howell 1993 1991 Tamyka McCord 1995 Beth Shroyer 2003 S. Pinto, C. Bartley, 1995 1993 Tamyka McCord 1996 Beth Shroyer E. Jenkins, P. Beasley 1997 1994 Tamyka McCord 1999 Carrie Gould 2005 P. Beasley, L. Nelson, 2003 1995 Shermayne McKenzie 2000 Carrie Gould L. Harvin, E. Jenkins 2016 2011 Shantavia Williams 2016 Jordann McDermitt 2006 A. McCullough, B. Woods, 2017 Jasmine Jones 2017 Jordann McDermitt L. Harvin, P. Beasley MAC Most Valuable Performers 2010 A. Abraham, R. Marigna, 1986 Donna Donakowski 400-meter hurdles High Jump R. White, N. Andre 1988 Angela Springer 1989 Shelia Papatriantafyllou 1981 Ellie Hayden 2016 J. Harris, A. McKinney 1991 Tamyka McCord 1990 Shelia Papatriantafyllou M. Yeadon, J. Jones 1993 Joy Inniss 2004 Jewell Walters Long Jump 2017 J. Harris, K. James 1995 Adele Rankin 2005 Chrystal Dooley 1977* Debbie Odden B. Mason, J. Jones 1999 Carrie Gould 2006 Chrystal Dooley 1979* Anne Meachum 2018 J. Harris, M. Johnston 2005 Lela V. Nelson 2011 Asia Rawls 1980* Anne Meachum B. Mason, J. Jones 2006 Patrice Beasley 2013 Asia Rawls 1981 Anne Meachum 2014 Victoria Voronko 1982 Ingrid Boyce 440-yard relay 2017 Alsu Bogdanova 800-meter run 1983 Ingrid Boyce 1979* C. Williams, A. Meachum, 1987 Andrea Bowman 1984 Ingrid Boyce K. McDougall, D. Mullice MAC Most Oustanding Performance 1988 Andrea Bowman 1987 Angela Springer 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 1990 Mireille Sankatsing 1988 Angela Springer Sprint Medley Relay 1994 Joy Inniss 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 1989 Nancy Nowak 1982 G. Tempro, J.A. Clarke, 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 1994 Joy Inniss I. Boyce, C. Sheffer 2000 Domtila Mwie 2000 Domtila Mwei 1999 Alecia Frazer 2015 Victoria Voronko 2001 Domtila Mwei 2005 Lela V. Nelson 2009 Beverly Elcock MAC Freshman Track Performer of the Year 2010 Lauren Quaintance Triple Jump 2016 Jessica Harris 2012 Beverly Elcock 1991 Arantxa Garcia 2016 Rebekah Branham 1992 Joy Inniss * The Mid-American Conference did 1993 Joy Inniss not begin an official championship 1994 Joy Inniss for women until 1981. Prior to that, 1996 Allia Hanson schools ran it as an Invitational. 1999 Kaylah Dodd *bold denotes athlete on the current 2018-19 roster

22 EMU TRACK AND FIELD HONORS Olympians 2002 Jadine Robinson 1999 Carrie Gould 1976 Deby Lasky Kia Johnson Alecia Fraser 1996 Sevatheda Fynes 2003 Lela V. Nelson Kaylah Dodd 2000 Sevatheda Fynes 2004 Bria Woods 2000 Domtila Mwei 2008 Sasha Springer-Jones Pam Klundert Carrie Gould (2) 2005 Patrice Beasley Hanna Palamaa NCAA Champions Lela V. Nelson (2) 2001 Sasha Springer Year Name Event 2011 Beverly Elcock Domtila Mwei (2) 1992 Mirielle Sankatsing 800 (I) Jessica Hemingway Hanna Palamaa (2) 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 200 Shnell Wishart Brit Klanert 2005 Lela V. Nelson Heptathlon 2012 Meghan Powers 2002 Winsome Howell 2013 Morgan Churchwell Hanna Palamaa (3) NCAA Indoor Championship Danielle Clark Brit Klanert (2) Team Finishes Latipha Cross 2003 Brit Klanert (3) Year Finish Points Tatijana Jacobson 2004 Patrice Beasley 1986 T-25th 4 Marina Manjon-Rivadulla Jewel Walters 1991 T-18th 8 Asia Rawls 2005 Patrice Beasley (2) 1992 T-15th 10 Victoria Voronko Lela V. Nelson 1993 T-35th 2 Morgan Yeadon Chrystal Dooley 1994 T-43rd 2 2014 Aaliyah MicKinney 2006 Patrice Beasley (3) 1995 T-25th 8 Kate Wolanin Chrystal Dooley (2) 1998 T-43rd 4 2016 Jessica Harris 2007 Janice Keppler 2000 T-56th ½ 2017 Micah Johnston 2010 Lauren Quaintance 2001 T-45th 3 Jordann McDermitt 2011 Jessica Hemingway 2014 T-47th 3 2018 Micah Johnston Shantavia Williams 2017 T-47th 3 Michaela Nelms Ashlee Abraham 2018 T-51st 2 Jordan McDermitt Asia Rawls 2012 Beverly Elcock NCAA Indoor Championship NCAA Outdoor Championship 2013 Alysha Newman All-Americans Team Finishes Asia Rawls Year Name Finish Event Year Finish Points Victoria Voronko 1986 Donna Donakowski 4th Mile 1988 T-42nd 3 2014 Sarah Chauchard 1991 Mirielle Sankatsing 2nd 800 1990 T-54th 3 Aaliyah McKinney 1992 Mirielle Sankatsing 1st 800 1991 T-31st 5 Victoria Voronko 1993 Joy Inniss 5th TJ 1992 T-34th 5 2015 Sarah Chauchard 1994 Joy Inniss 7th TJ 1995 T-12th 18 Victoria Voronko 1995 Sevethyda Fynes 2nd 55 1999 T-48th 5 2016 Rebekah Branham 1998 Jenell Ali 5th 55 2001 T-67th 1 Natalie Cizmas 2000 Domtilla Mwei 8th Mile 2003 T-43rd 5 Jordann McDermitt 2001 Hanna Palamaa 6th PV 2005 17th 16 Jessica Harris 2014 Sarah Chauchard 6th Pent. 2014 T-47th 4 Jasmine Jones 2017 Jordann McDermitt 6th 5,000 2017 T-32nd 8 Aaliyah McKinney Morgan Yeadon MAC Indoor Championship NCAA Outdoor Championship 2017 Alsu Bogdanova First Team All-Americans Jessica Harris Year Name Year Name Finish Event Khadesha James 1996 LaTanya Nobles 1982 Gina Tempro 10th 100HH Jasmine Jones 1997 Jenell Ali 1988 Donna Donakowski 6th 3,000 Brittni Mason Allia Hanson 1990 Mirielle Sankatsing 6th 800 Jordann McDermitt LaTanya Nobles (2) 1991 Mireille Sankatsing 4th 800 2018 Alsu Bogdanova 1998 Jennell Ali (2) 1992 Mireille Sankatsing 4th 800 Jessica Harris LaTanya Nobles (3) 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 1st 200 Micah Johnston 1999 Carrie Gould 1995 Sevatheda Fynes 2nd 100 Jasmine Jones Domtila Mwei 1999 Carrie Gould 4th 10K Brittni Mason Hanna Palamaa 2001 Domtilla Mwei 8th 1,500 2000 Alecia Fraser 2003 Brit Klanert 4th Jav. MAC Outdoor Championship Carrie Gould (2) 2005 Lela V. Nelson 1st Hept. Second Team Domtila Mwei (2) 2005 Lela V. Nelson 6th LJ Year Name Hanna Palamaa 2006 Ashley McCullough 12th LJ 1981 Debbie Mullice 2001 Margaret Ajayi 2011 Jessica Hemingway 12th PV Cheryl Scheffer Hanna Palamaa (2) 2014 Sarah Chauchard 5th Hept. 1982 Bonnie Arnold Jadine Robinson 2014 Victoria Voronko 15th 3k Steeple Ellie Hayden 2002 Hanna Palamaa (3) 2014 Kate Wolanin 12th HJ 1984 Colleen Geary Sasha Springer 2015 Sarah Chauchard 11th Hept. 1985 Ingrid Boyce 2004 Patrice Beasley 2015 Victoria Voronko 12th 3k Steeple Mary Brown Lela V. Nelson 2015 Dace Dreimane 16th TJ 1988 Jill Kwasneski Bria Woods 2017 Alsu Bogdanova 2nd 5,000 Nancy Nowak 2005 Eboni Jenkins 1990 Val Beckles 2006 Patrice Beasley (2) MAC Outdoor Championship Arantxa Garcia 2008 Janice Keppler First Team 1991 Lori Larrick 2011 Ashlee Abraham Year Name Renee Murphy Lauren Quaintance 1981 Jule Montgomery 1993 Jennifer West 2012 Rosie White Gina Tempro Maubra Foster Shantavia Williams Anne Meachum 1994 Adriane Fuller Kate Wolanin Ellie Hayden 1995 Allia Hanson 2013 Vanessa clerveaux 1982 Gina Tempro (2) Vania Nelson Alysha Newman Joy Ann Clarke LaTonya Nobles 2014 Sarah Chauchard Ingrid Boyce 1996 Marquita Knight Iesha Hardiman 1983 Ingrid Boyce (2) 1997 Jenall Ali Taylor Knoll 1984 Gina Tempro (3) Karen Smtih Marina Manjon-Rivadulla 1985 Joy Ann Clarke (2) Carrie Gould Victoria Voronko 1986 Andrea Bowman Tomeca Brown 2015 Ellie Braidic Donna Donakowski 1998 Jenell Ali (2) Natalie Cizmas 1987 Andrea Bowman Pam Grayer Taylor Knoll Angela Springer Tomeca Brown Jordann McDermitt Virgie Bullie 1999 Domtila Mwei Victoria Voronko Sue Tomanek Pam Grayer Morgan Yeadon Julie Watson Vesna Cadikovska 2016 Alsu Bogdanova 1988 Andrea Bowman (2) 2000 Alecia Fraser Jordann McDermitt Angela Springer (2) Jennifer Morgan Sydney Meyers Donna Donakowski (2) 2001 Sara DeBruyn Khadesha James Virgie Bullie (2) 2002 Jadine Robinson Natalie Cizmas 1989 Nancy Nowak Vesna Cadikovska (2) Sofie Gallein Julie Watson 2003 Sara DeBruyn (2) 2017 Alsu Bogdanova Val Beckles Ronique K-Dawes Natalie Cizmas Jackie Hinds Lisa Cowdrey Khadesha James Sheila Papatriantafyllou 2004 Eboni Jenkins Jasmine Jones 1990 Tammy Stahl Chrystal Dooley Claire Mesa Jackie Hinds (2) 2006 Ashley McCullough Sydney Meyers Vicki Kozlina 2008 Janice Keppler 2018 Alsu Bogdanova Mireille Sankatsing 2010 Shantavia Williams Natalie Cizmas Sheila Papatriantafyllou (2) 2011 Shnell Wishart Jasmine Jones 1991 Mireille Sankatsing (2) 2012 Shantavia Williams Jenna Wyns Tamyka McCord Lydia Gomez-Diaz Keypathwa Gibson Val Beckles (2) Asia Rawls Sydney Meyers Arantxa Garcia ReJeana Margina 1992 Mireille Sankatsing (3) 2013 Tatijana Jacobson MAC Indoor Championship Val Beckles (3) 2014 Kate Wolanin Second Team Joy Inniss (1) 2015 Dace Dreimane Year Name 1993 Tamyka McCord (2) Sofie Gallein 1996 Sue Hoesli Joy Innis (2) Taylor Knoll Marquita Knight 1994 Adele Rankin Natalie Uy Allia Hanson Joy Inniss (3) 2016 Alsu Bogdanova Shawna Taylor Tamyka McCord (3) Sofie Gallein 1997 Karen Smith 1995 Shermaine McKenzie 2017 Dayna Hurd Carrie Gould Sevatheda Fynes Micah Johnston 1998 Domtila Mwei Adele Rankin (2) 2018 Dace Dreimane 1999 Jennifer Morgan Beth Shroyer Sydney Meyers Pam Grayer 1996 Beth Shroyer (2) 2000 Jadine Robinson Zelda Elijah Kaylah Dodd Allia Hanson *bold denotes athlete on the current 2018-1923 roster 2001 Michelle Ruggero 1997 Vania Nelson EMU TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIANS (MEN & WOMEN) Year Event(s) Name Country Site Medal 1960 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Rome, Italy Bronze 1964 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Tokyo Japan Gold 1968 5,000 m/10,000 m Dave Ellis Canada Mexico City, Mexico 1972 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Munich, Germany 1972 110 m HH Tony Nelson Canada Munich, Germany 1976 100 m/200 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Montreal, Canada Gold 1976 100 H Deby Lansky LaPlante* USA Montreal, Canada 1980 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Moscow, Russia 1984 100 m Hasely Crawfod Trinidad & Tobago Los Angeles, Calif. 1984 800 m Earl Jones** USA Los Angeles, Calif. Bronze 1988 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Seoul, Korea 1992 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Barcelona, Spain 1996 1500 m Paul McMullen USA Atlanta, Ga. 1996 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Atlanta, Ga. 1996 800 m/4 x 400 m relay Greg Rhymer British Virgin Islands Atlanta, Ga. 1996 400 m Clement Chukwu NIgeria Atlanta, Ga. 1996 200 m/4 x 100 m relay Sevatheda Fynes Bahamas Atlanta, Ga. Silver 2000 4 x 400 m relay Clement Chukwu*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold 2000 4 x 400 m relay Nduka Awazie*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold 2000 400 m/4 x 100 m relay Fabian Rollins Barbados Sydney, Australia 2000 100 m/4 x 100 m relay Sevatheda Fynes Bahamas Sydney, Australia Gold 2004 High Jump Jamie Nieto USA Athens, Greece 2008 4 x 100 m relay Sasha Springer-Jones Trinidad & Tobago Beijing, China 2012 High Jump Jamie Nieto**** USA London England 2012 110 m HH Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico London, England 2016 400m Hurdles Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico Rio de Janeiro, Brazil *LaPlante become the 1st American to break 13 seconds in the 100 m hurdles three years later in the 1979 Pan American Games **Jones won the U.S. Olympic Trials in American record time (1:43.74) ***Due to USA vacating the Gold in the 4 x 400 m relay, Chukwu and Awazie were upgraded from Silver to Gold for Nigeria ****Nieto won the U.S. Olympic Trials enroute to his trip to London

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Welch Hall and Ypsilanti Water Tower

25 EDUCATION FIRST

TIMELINE Mission Statement March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled Eastern Michigan University is com- “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.” mitted to excellence in teaching through Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School. traditional and innovative approaches, the March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering extension of knowledge through basic and two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.” applied research, and creative and artistic 1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commencement, expression. with three graduates. Building on a proud tradition of na- Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is tional leadership in the preparation of teach- founded as a monthly. ers, we maximize educational opportunities 1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a and personal and professional growth for department of geography. students from diverse backgrounds through Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc- Normal School. toral programs. Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students College News, published twice a month. and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries 1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four- to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual year institution. interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges. April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College. Our History 1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Nor- Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School malites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal. was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public 1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in for teachers of the disabled. the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons. building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern The school’s name changed several times –­ to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College. Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately Echo, a weekly publication. prepared it for university status. June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate Michigan University. School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the 1959: The College of Education is established. College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently 1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established. ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michigan The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past University several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the 1964: The College of Business is established. Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Vil- lage residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science 1980: The College of Technology is established. Complex (2010). 1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a The City of Ypsilanti $213-million investment in campus renovations. Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with Huron name and logo. Fast Facts a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French- nickname - the Eagles. Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted. Undergraduates: 17,541 settlement was established on the east side of the Graduates: 3,564 Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. is held. Gender: It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a Graduates: 64% female; 36% male as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate com- speech on women in the business community. Michigan residents: 92 percent munity a short distance away on the west side of Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate President: James M. Smith the river was established in 1825 under the name construction of the new Convocation Center. Board of Regents: Eight-member board, “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. appointed by governor Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove Halle Library is held. changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the Faculty: 1,390 Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent two communities eventually merged. takes place. New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 Henry Ford and the automotive industry came Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long New Freshmen Average ACT: 22.93 to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake celebration of its sesquicentennial. New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 was created to generate hydroelectric power for May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commencement Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and the manufacturing plants. During World War II, address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center. concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the certificate programs New $37.5-million EMU Student Center. Doctoral programs: 4 - Clinical Psychology, Educational Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 work- Leadership, Educational Studies, & Technology ers. May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents. Campus Size: 880 acres July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) after she began serving as president at Eastern NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd president Mascot: Eagles of EMU Colors: Green and White

26 EDUCATION FIRST EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

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

John W. Porter College of Education

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

Gary M. Owen College of Business 27 BOARD OF REGENTS

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan Dennis Beagen University. Its current format was created when the State of Michi- Dennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, gan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Com- eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the gov- mittee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in ernor. 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at “Other institutions of higher education established by law having the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board Dennis Beagen degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all ex- instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen penditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national champion- institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board ships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meet- to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was ings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, profes- sional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Dis- shall be filled in like manner.” tinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 -- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University. James Webb, Chair James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated Michael Hawks seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. Michael Hawks was re-appointed by Governor Snyder in October 2018. He is appointed for a term in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from expiring Dec. 31, 2026. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previ- the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from ously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assis- up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football tant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, James Webb Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to he served as Chief of Staff for the Majority Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus member. He received the Dr. John and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Committee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter Michael Hawks Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. consistently recognized as Michigan’s number one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders. Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Ath- letic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Eunice Jeffries Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs. Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master Michelle Crumm, Vice Chair of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is pres- Michelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine ently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value execu- and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of tive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in help- her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive ing leadership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company Eunice Jeffries Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jef- and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired fries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively partici- Policy Committee. pated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” Michelle Crumm from Ann Arbor.com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterpris- ing Women’s “Women of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Alexander Simpson Year” by Ernst and Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Com- participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent munity Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most im- internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an portantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while working as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he co- degree from University of Michigan. Alexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Simpson Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar As- sociation was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Mary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee. 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in fi- nancial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she Richard Baird spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time Richard L. Baird was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in November 2018 to in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for replace Mike Morris, whose term expired December 31, 2018. His term expires LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies December 31, 2026. was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing Richard L. Baird was appointed Senior Advisor and Transformation Mary Treder Lang coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Leader to Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in October of 2013 and served in that Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and role until December 31, 2018. Prior to that, he was the CEO of MI Partners, LLC, a Vice Chair District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she Michigan-based consulting company contracted by the Snyder administration in was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently January, 2011. owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the Baird worked with the Governor and his leadership team to reinvent years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to vol- Richard and transform Michigan. Baird has played key roles to address risk, financial untary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Baird solvency, organizational redesign and performance, talent assessment, financially Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Sny- der to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of distressed city turnaround strategies, public safety and infrastructure, economic/ Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) workforce development and education reform. for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Commit- tee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

28 BOARD OF REGENTS VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue department he has served. marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. A veteran in the world of athletic That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video administration, he is Eastern Michigan’s board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the 14th athletic director after spending vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball the past four years at Mississippi State at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade University, including serving as the Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer department’s interim director of athletics Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. from October-November 2016. Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending He has spent 18 years on the senior 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina or executive staffs at five athletic where he directed the department’s marketing and ticket departments, including EMU, MSU, East operations. He was part of an administrative team that Carolina University, San Diego State led a $60 million expansion and development project of University, and Fresno State University. ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his marketing Named one of College AD’s 2017 NEXT UP ticket vision produced ECU football records in per game honorees, Wetherbee was picked as one of attendance (50,012), total attendance (300,069), and 13 senior level administrators who were season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted the Pirate Club in believed to be ready to take the next step increasing unrestricted annual giving by over 56 percent by some of the most respected athletic and membership growth by 78 percent. directors in the industry. Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand MSU’s senior associate athletic director strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on of external affairs from 2013 until May multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic planning 2017, Wetherbee developed MSU’s process, and he was charged with creating a branding external unit into one of the most elite initiative to facilitate a consistent message through the and recognized in all of college athletics. department. He worked extensively with IMG Sports to Recently promoted in June 2017 to expedite contracts and sponsorship agreements, and Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built he developed a technology team to coordinate social a department with the hiring of more than media initiatives. 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant innovation and brand consistency. athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego State In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the ticket department became the first back-to- office’s budget, and served on the department’s senior back winner of the National Association staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU was the of Collegiate Marketing Administrators designing and implementation of the men’s basketball’s (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. reseating process, which allocated seats based on Scott Wetherbee Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations existing donor levels and the priority points system. department was the recipient of the 2015 Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee spent EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Football Writers Association of America’s three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant athletic Super 11 Award. ticket manager from 1999-2000 before being promoted The mark of an exceptional athletics program is Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of to athletic ticket manager in 2000. He directed all ticket the progress that is made each year. And under the MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive sales and operations for over 100 athletic and special leadership of Vice President and Director of Athletics staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ events annually and maintained the department’s Scott Wetherbee, the Eastern Michigan University varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 budget. In addition to supervising the staff, Wetherbee department of athletics turned in one of its most million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external created, designed, and maintained Fresno State’s first successful campaigns in his first year at the helm. department, including marketing, media relations, online ticket office – GoBulldogs.com. During Wetherbee’s first year at EMU in 2017-18, video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office the department took home two of the Mid-American adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western Conference’s top three institutional awards – the Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. Michigan University before spending two years as a Cartwright Award and the Reese Trophy. The Cartwright He successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic Award is given for program excellence in academics, adidas, and Gatorade. ticket office. athletics and citizenship, while the Reese Trophy is for Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports the top men’s athletic program in the league. With that responsibility, he established a department administration from Ball State in May 1997. He started his The Eagles captured a combined five team that produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts collegiate career at Ferris State University as a student- championships and 38 individual league titles. For their during the 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport athlete on the baseball team before the program was efforts, 84 EMU student-athletes earned All-MAC honors administrator for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball discontinued. in 2017-18. programs. He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and In the classroom, EMU student-athletes posted a 3.259 Spencer. cumulative grade point average (GPA) during the winter semester, the second-highest mark on record. It was the The Scott Wetherbee File 17th consecutive term for EMU student-athletes above Name: Scott Wetherbee a 3.0 GPA. Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich. Wetherbee also helped secure approval for Phase I College: Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 of the Championship Building Plan for a new sports Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer; medicine and training facility. Heavily supported by COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE fundraising efforts, the 60,000 square foot structure will YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE 2017-Present Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics house the sports medicine, performance and equipment June 2017 Mississippi State University Deputy Director of Athletics operations areas. Additionally, the facility will house 2013-17 Mississippi State University Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and meeting spaces for Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State University Interim Director of Athletics the football team, while also including a new video board 2006-13 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations inside Rynearson Stadium. 2003-06 East Carolina University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations The 43-year-old Wetherbee was named to the position 2002-03 San Diego State University Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations 2000-02 Fresno State University Athletic Ticket Manager at EMU on June 26, 2017. A native of Kalamzoo, Mich., has 1999-2000 Fresno State University Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative 1997-99 Ball State University Graduate Assistant experience with a track record of enhancing every 1997 Western Michigan University Ticket Office Intern

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Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14, 2016-17

Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09, 2017-18

Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15

Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007, 2008

Football 1987

Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98

Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012

Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Women’s Cross Country EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Men’s Golf Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 2007, 2008 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 2015, 2018 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Tim Weiser - 1993-97 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 2016 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2018 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Women’s Indoor Track & Field Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018 Scott Wetherbee - 2017-Present Women’s Gymnastics EMU National Championships 2007, 2016, 2017 1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving Women’s Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 2006, 2007 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Women’s Soccer 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1999, 2003, 2013 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 1970 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1970 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1967 – NAIA Men's Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men's Cross Country

30 VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS NCAA COMPLIANCE FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER money or financial aid of any kind; • Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire 1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate As an individual who is a season ticket the prospect’s academic or athletics holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan eligibility; University booster organization (e.g., Eagles • Do not have contact with a prospect (or Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial the prospect’s relatives or friends) during contributions to EMU, or been involved in any of their visits to EMU’s campus; promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are • Do not contact student-athletes enrolled considered a “Booster” and are required to in other four-year institutions regarding the adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a possibility of transferring to EMU. booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Even though there are many rules prohibiting WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain your involvement with prospects and the Eastern Michigan University is committed that identity as a booster forever - the rules recruiting process, as a booster you are to operating its intercollegiate athletics still apply! This is true even if the individual no permitted to do the following: program with the highest degree of integrity, longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we athletics program. prospects in your area; urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your The Eastern Michigan University Office 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS own initiative, as long as you do not have of Athletics Compliance is committed to Student-athletes can only receive benefits contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s a comprehensive compliance program that other students in the general population parents or coach); that ensures institutional control over the can receive. An extra benefit is any special • Continue existing friendships, provided you department of athletics. arrangement by an EMU employee or booster do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment. Our goal is to educate student-athletes, to provide a current or prospective student- prospective student-athletes, institutional athlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a Please note, a prospective student-athlete employees, community members, and benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. (prospect) is a student who has started classes boosters about the importance of adhering Examples of impermissible benefits include, but for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). to NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and are not limited to: Students enrolled in preparatory schools and institutional rules. two-year colleges are also considered prospects. A successful athletic department • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any An individual remains a prospect even after he/ depends on the willingness of coaches, other tangible item; she signs a National Letter of Intent. administrators, staff, student-athletes, and • A special discount, payment arrangement or If you know of a talented athlete, please let boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and credit on any purchase or service; the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest! institutional rules. • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; All of us at Eastern Michigan University • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! appreciate your support. Your commitment transportation expenses; EMU is responsible for the actions of its to rules compliance is necessary to ensure • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases boosters. If a booster recruits or provides that the University, its student-athletes, or rentals; impermissible benefits to a current or and coaches remain in good standing. Our • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s success is due to support from individuals • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing. relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to who are cautious and knowledgeable of penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity! The best way to support EMU student-athletes Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless is by donating to Eagles Pride! of the intention, it can: QUESTIONS? • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and The information on this page contains only 3. 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Matthew Jakobsze family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (on- and they are often misunderstood. If you have 734.487.7859 or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting any doubt or questions, please contact the [email protected] their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly @EMUCompliance • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, encourage open communication between fans, EMUEagles.com/Compliance or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. prospect; Remember, our success is due to support • Do not become involved in making from individuals who are cautious and arrangements for a prospect (or the knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive with integrity!

31 THE EMU IDENTITY NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW? The EMU Eagles’ colors are green and white, but the track and cross country teams both feature yellow on their uniforms. There is a reason these teams stand out, and the history behind it goes back to 1967. EMU Hall of Fame Head Coach Bob Parks offered some insight to the story behind how the yellow came about. “When I got to EMU in January 1967, the team was wearing dark green singlets and dark green shorts. In that season, we ran a meet at Western Michigan University, and the finish line was beneath the balcony which was very dark. In the hurdle final, there were six men, three from Michigan State and three from EMU. MSU’s uniforms were almost identical to ours. When the finish positions were announced, we got the short end of the stick. You could hardly see the runners under the dark balcony area, and they got the finish wrong. At that point, I decided to get uniforms that showed up better. “Back then, Kansas was a big name in collegiate track, and they wore pink shorts and powder blue singlets with pink lettering. Everyone thought they were great. I decided to copy them and ordered orange shorts and green singlets with white lettering trimmed in orange. We wore them for about four years, but the Regents decided that all of our teams should be wearing green and white. When they made us get rid of the orange and green, I ordered green and gold, colors I had always liked. At first, they weren’t going to let us use them, but I pointed out that our football team was wearing green and gold. Our administration could hardly argue with me, since our gridders were wearing it too. “ “We have worn it ever since, and it is known from coast to coast, as our men have done traditionally well nationally. It also differentiates us from MSU and Ohio University’s color schemes. The green and gold does show up well at the finish line, but nowadays they use computer cameras, so it is less of a problem as it was in the 60s and 70s.”

EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 18 representatives in 56 years, 15 men and three women. Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, • Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co. • Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation T.J. Lang, 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 Cofield, Earle 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

32 THE EMU IDENTITY E-CLUB HALL OF FAME

The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

1976 1984 1994 2003 2010 Charles Eugene Beatty* William Barrett Terry Collins Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Clement Chukwu James “Bingo” Brown* James Bell Donna Donakowski Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Dawn (Godfrey) Heck William E. Foy* Wardell Gilliam* F.L. “Frosty” Marsha (Barker) Crosby Laurie Hubbard George W. Marshall* Gordon Minty Ferzacca* Jim Dutcher JoAnne (LeFevre) Lloyd W. Olds* Bernard Otto* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Garry Grady McBroom Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* 1985 Robert Sims Paul McMullen Hildred Lewis Edwin Shadford* John Banaszak C.P. Steimle* Joel Smith John R. Martin Raymond L. Stites* Doug Cossey* Barry Stokes Hasely Crawford 1995 2004 1977 Michael H. Jones* John Clay Melissa (Drouillard) Bater 2011 C. Dale Curtiss* Richard Moseley Bob Crosby Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Charles Hanneman* Charles Paige Kerry Keating Roger Coryell* Howard Booth Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Jean Siterlet* James Matthews Mark Dailey Traci (Parsons) McMullen Hayes W. Jones Lucy Parker Earl Dixon Linda Milholland Harry Ockerman* 1986 Larry Radcliff* Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jamie Nieto Dean Rockwell* Jean S. Cione* Jim Streeter Norm Parker* Olin Sanders* David Ellis 1996 John Schmidt Paul Shoemaker* Bruce Howell Jim Applegate 2005 Ron Johnson John C. Fountain Tommy Asinga 2012 1978 Richard G. Raymond* Kennedy McIntosh* Dan Boisture* Erik Henriksen William E. Crouch* Bill Tipton Randy Mills Ben Braun Ivory Westly Hood Daniel Webster Kirksey Andrea (Bowman) Osika Hamilton Morningstar* Brian Tolbert Robert K. Middlekauff 1987 Jeff Peck Dr. Waldomar Roeser* Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Thomas V. Quinn* Glenn Davis Danny Schmitz Jerry Umin Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Marvin Johnson 1997 Sara Seegers Andrew Vanyo* Bob Rowland* Walter Gerald Brown* Harold Simons 2013 James A. Walsh* William J. Stephens Ed Engle* Dennis Betts William C. Zepp* Jack Weiss Glenn Gulliver 2006 Earl Boykins Earle Higgins Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas JoyAnn Clarke 1979 1988 Duane Root Greg Howe Wondella Devers Louis Batterson* Norbert S. Badar Eugene Thomas Carole Huston Derrick Dial James Bibbs Clarence Chapman Claudia Wasik Dazel Jules Eugene Smith Merrill Hershey* Sherm J. Collins Peter Linn Donald Stewart Harvey Marlatt Clare Ebersole 1998 Bob Lints George Muellich* Stanley McConnor Marc Dingman Gary Tyson 2014 Ron Oestrike* Bob Welch* Grant Long Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Arthur D. Walker* Loita “Blink” Molineaux* 2007 Kathy Hart Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1989 Nanette Push Al Jagutis Fred LaPlante Gary Bastien Ron Saunders* Marci Kelley Tom Michael 1980 William M. Cave* Pat Sheridan Mark Leonard Lorenzo M. Neely Ruth Boughner* Ron Gulyas Tom Smith Tamyka McCord Allyson Newman Leighton Boyd* Ann (Meachum) Lohner Stan Vinson Brett Petersmark Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Bob Owchinko 1999 Doug Willer Ferris G. Newman* Harry Werbin* Ron Adams 2015 Bob Parks Jim Harkema 2008 Joe Codrington 1990 Kelly Hebler Joy (Inniss) Johnson Tracy Deeter 1981 Ken Bruchanski Dave Kieft Lindell Reason George Harrison Delmar Allman* Dottie Denise Davis Leroy Potter* Jeff Reaume* Paul Scicluna* Rha W. Arnold* Jeffrey E. Dils Mark Smith Sarah Willis L.J. Shelton Charles E. Forsythe* Frank Reaume Jeff Washington Chuck Wilson Stephanie Smiley James R. Martin* Virgil E. Windom Barry Susterka David L. Pureifory* Duane Zemper* 2000 2009 Abe Rosenkrantz* Wilbur P. Bowen* Denise Allen 2016 Clarence B. Sabbath* 1991 Jack Brusewitz Charlie Batch Steve Brown Shirley G. Spork James Brodie* Chris Hoiles Jerry Cerulla Lional “Jelly Roll” Dalton Tom Fagan Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Angela (Springer) Johnson Connie Miner 1982 Jim Grant* Jim Nelson Sharon McNie Fabian Rollins Garion H. Campbell* Jeff Huxley Jenny Romatowski Gary Patton Greg Ryan Clifford D. Crane* James Ross Wayne Seiler Gary Strickland Marvin R. Mittlestat* Claude Snarey* 2017 Albert H. Pingel 2001 Brian Bixler Earl N. Riskey* 1992 Angie Fielder Walter Church Charles J. Shonta Cleon Gilliam Jon Gates Lauren Clark Fred D. Trosko* Jay Jones Bob Jennings William DuLac Susan “Sue” Parks Mauri Jormakka* Jessica Hupe 1983 Mike Strickland George Mead* Robin Loheide Roger Arnett* Leo Turner* John “Rocky” Roe Lela Nelson Santee Brockman* Rodney Slater Tiberia Patterson Ralph Gilden 1993 Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Joe Brodie 2018 Kenneth Hawk* Laurie Ann Byrd 2002 Virgia Bullie Charles Lappeus* Oswald Gaynier* William “Audie” Cole Jordan Desilets Neville “Tex” Walker* George Gervin Rena (Cox) McBroom Catherine Fortin George Wendt* Nick Manych* Earl Jones Korey Mahoney Lanny Mills Andrew Wellock J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak* *Deceased Ron Rice Mary Smith*

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