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Summer 2016 SMU Lettermen’s Association Inducts 6 round by the New England Patriots in 1986, Dupard In this issue Mustangs into the 2016 Hall of Fame played five years in the league for the Patriots and the Redskins. SMU and SMU Athletics, in conjunction with the  2016 Hall of Fame SMU Lettermen’s Association, conducted the 2016 Janet Ely was a diver for the Mustangs from 1978- Class Inducted Hall of Fame on Friday, May 6th in Moody 80. In 1979, Ely won the AIAW Championship on Coliseum. This was the first year that the ceremony both the 1 and 3 meter events, and earned  Save the Date for 2016 was held in Moody in order to bring inductees and All-America honors. She became the first female Reunion Weekend other attendees back to campus. Six Mustangs were from SMU to represent the United States at the 1972 inducted into the 2016 class, including: Amy Benz, Olympic Games in München, taking fourth in both  In Memoriam Scot Donie, Reggie Dupard, the springboard and platform Janet Ely, Daniel events. Following her tenure  Ponies in the Press Hernandez, and the late at SMU, Ely had an Henry “Choc” Sanders. impressive career which in-  Women’s Basketball cluded both championships Hires New Head Coach Amy Benz, one of the top and world records. She took women’s golfers in SMU gold in the 10m platform at  FREE FOOTBALL history, played at SMU from the World Championships, TICKETS! 1981-83. Benz was an competed in the 1976 All-American, and the winner Olympics in Montreal in  Upcoming dates and of the AIAW National platform, and won the World Championship as a Diving Championships in events sophomore. She was the 1982 1978. Ely is one of SMU’s NCAA individual national most decorated divers to date. champion and was awarded All-America honors in both 1982 and 1983. Benz was also a member of the Daniel Hernandez produced one of the most 1982 U.S. Curtis Cup team. Benz would go on to impressive careers in the history of the Men’s Soccer have a very successful career on the LPGA Tour program at SMU. During his time on the Hilltop, totaling 13 top-10 finishes. Hernandez twice earned All-America accolades and was named. Conference Player of the Year in 1996 Scott Donie ranks as one of the most successful and and 1997. After leading the Mustangs to a Western accomplished divers ever to compete for SMU. Athletic Conference title in 1997, Hernandez was Fall is just around the corner! Donie competed for the Mustangs from 1987-90, named a MAC Hermann Trophy finalist. Hernandez Get ready for another exciting and he was an 11-time SWC Diving Champion and was selected in the second round of the 1998 MLS season of SMU sports. three-time NCAA Champion. Donie earned Draft by the Los Angeles Galaxy and was a member All-America honors in 1987-89. His success did not of the United States Men’s National Team. He also

stop at SMU, as Donie was a member of the U.S. played in the Mexican Primera Division from 2003- Visit smumustangs.com for National Diving team from 1985-96. He is a 2005. In 2009, Hernandez signed with MLS’s FC two-time Olympian, winning the silver medal in the Dallas, where he helped the team to a 2010 Western up-to-date schedule 10 -meter platform in 1992 while competing for the Conference Championship. information for all fall sports. United States. Henry “Choc” Sanders was a household name Reggie Dupard is one of the greats in SMU Football during the early seasons of SMU Football. Sanders history. As a powerhouse running back from played guard for the Mustangs from 1928-29, and 1982-85, Dupard helped the Mustangs clinch both was the first First-Team All-American from SMU in an SWC Championship and a National school history, earning the honor in 1928. Sanders Did you know? The Championship in 1982, a 1984 NCAA was also named to the 1928 and 1929 SMU Lettermen’s Co-Championship and an Aloha Bowl win against All-Conference teams, and was an integral part of Association is on Notre Dame in 1984. He earned All-Conference the Mustangs’ 1929 undefeated season. honors from 1982-1985, and was named an Facebook! All-American in 1985. Dupard is one of only two The inductees’ plaques can be found at the Moody players in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards Coliseum Hall of Fame Display. Follow us here to stay in touch! in three consecutive seasons, and is still the school's Congratulations to the class of 2016 Hall of Fame third-leading rusher. After being drafted in the first inductees!

President’s Corner

Mustangs, we’ve said goodbye to another spring season and congratulated our a competitive and exciting home game schedule, including six home games most recent graduating class of student-athletes, and now we look ahead to starting on September 17th as the Mustangs take on Liberty at Ford Stadium, what promises to be another exciting fall for SMU Athletics. The beginning of the and a Friday night contest against rival TCU on September 23rd for Family fall sports season will be upon us before we know it, and things are starting to Weekend. Don’t miss out on #PonyUpTEMPO football this fall! get busy once more here on the Hilltop. The season ahead promises to be an exciting one, as many of our outstanding teams seek success again in 2016-17. I also want to remind you to save the date for our Fall Reunion Weekend, on We hope you’ll stay tuned as our fall sports begin their quests for a conference Oct. 21-22. As always, the reunion promises to be a fun weekend of seeing old title, including reigning AAC Champions Women’s Volleyball and Men’s Soccer. friends, making new ones, and enjoying some SMU Football. We are planning some exciting new events, so make your plans to be there and keep an eye on We’ve continued our offering of two complimentary football season tickets to your e-mail for more details coming soon. benefit all dues-paying members of the Lettermen’s Association. As former student-athletes ourselves, we know the hard work and dedication you have put We look forward to seeing you at a football game, a volleyball match, or a into to this University and SMU Athletics. With the renewal of your annual tailgate this fall. It’s an exciting time to be a Mustang. Pony Up! membership, the two complimentary season tickets will be added to your account automatically, unless you choose to decline them. I encourage you to Greg Gardner take advantage of this promotion before the July 15th deadline. If you have not Football, ‘89-’91 yet renewed your membership for 2016, you can join online, or you can call the Lettermen’s Association at 214-768-4000 to renew. This football season features

In Memoriam Join the Lettermen’s Association in offering our sympathies to the friends and families of the following Mustangs who have passed away:

Clyde Butler (Feb. 1927—March 2016) - Butler, a WWII veteran, was a track & field letterman at SMU. He received his BS and MS in Civil Engineering during his time on the Hilltop.

Bill Crisler (March 1932—June 2016) - Crisler received a four year football scholarship to SMU in 1951. He was a starting half-back on the football team, and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Crisler graduated in 1954 with a business degree.

Chuck Curtis (July 1935—May 2016) - Coach Curtis was a football offensive coordinator for the Mustangs in 1965 under Head Coach Hayden Fry, and helped recruit Mustang legends such as Jerry LeVias.

J.T. Davis (Nov. 1936—June 2016) - Davis attended SMU in the fall of 1955 on a football scholarship. He played with NFL Greats Don Meredith and Forest Gregg, during his time at SMU, and was coached under NFL Great Hank Stram when Stram was an SMU assistant coach. Davis graduated from SMU in 1960.

James Gatewood (Dec. 1971—June 2016) - Gatewood, a Men’s Basketball SMU lettermen from 1990-94, was a part of the 1993 SWC title team that made the NCAA Tournament. He was also named team MVP as a senior.

Guy Marcus (March 1938—April 2016) - Marcus was on the SMU swimming & diving team that won 4 Southwest Conference Championships between 1957 and 1960. He was also a member of the KA fraternity. He graduated with both a BBA and MBA from SMU.

Don Presley (Sept. 1935—April 2016) - Presley played baseball at SMU, graduating in 1959. While at SMU, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was an All Southwest Conference pitcher, played two summers for the Alpine Cowboys semi-pro team in Alpine, Texas, and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox organization where he played for four years. After Don's baseball career, he was hired by his alma mater, Highland Park HS to coach.

George M. Underwood Jr. (Jan. 1920—May 2016) - Underwood, a golf letterman, earned his degree in Psychology at SMU in 1941. He served as an officer during WWII, and is responsible for a large amount of real estate development in North Dallas.

Three New Members Added to the Lettermen’s Association Board graduation, Jessica worked at Highland Park United Methodist Church before making the move to Midland where she currently resides. She is The Lettermen’s Association is pleased to welcome three former a Capital Campaign Manager at the Midland Humane Coalition, and a Mustangs to the Lettermen’s Association Board: Warrie member of the Junior League of Midland. Birdwell (Football), Jessica Gardner (Women’s Swimming), and Ignacio Hirigoyen (Men’s Soccer). Ignacio Hirigoyen is an All-American SMU Tennis player. Ignacio played Warrie Birdwell played Football for the Mustangs tennis from 1996-1999, and received All-American from 1999-2001, where he started at defensive awards in singles for the Mustangs in 1997 and tackle 1999. He currently resides in Dallas, and is an under coach Phil Bennett. Warrie graduated from attorney at Andrews Kurth LLP. Ignacio is also a SMU with a BA in Finance. He currently resides in member of the Hispanic Dallas Bar Association. Dallas, and is a Commercial Banking Manager at He enjoys playing golf, and of course tennis, in his Origin Banking. Warrie is also on the Make-A-Wish spare time. Dallas Regional Council. He enjoys spending time with his three daughters, golfing, and hunting. We invite you to help the Lettermen’s Association welcome these new board members. A full roster of board members and officers is available Jessica Gardner received her BA in English on our website. Any member interested in future board service is invited Literature and Sociology from the Dedman School. to contact a current board member for a nomination. During her time at SMU, Jessica was on the Women’s Swimming & Diving team. Following her

Celebrate the achievements of Women’s Golf SMU student-athletes this quarter! Jenny Haglund—American Athletic Conference selection, Named Golfweek Midseason All-Conference Team, Named AAC Golfer of the week Rowing Lindsey McCurdy— American Athletic Conference selection, Named to Golfweek Savannah Moody—Accepted to U.S. Selection Camp and will participate Midseason All-Conference Team, Named AAC Golfer of the Week Aug. 21-28 Brigitte Dunne – AAC Freshman of the Year, American Athletic Conference selection Equestrian Team—Mustangs win Clover Cup (3/13) Nora Gray—NCEA All-American Honors HM Equitation Over Fences, United Equestrian Conference Freshman of the Year in Women’s Swimming & Diving both Equitation Over Fences and Equitation on the Flat, Set Anna Cheesbrough—CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Single Season Wins Record Vicky Cunningham —CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Schaefer Raposa—NCEA All-American Honors 1st Team Marne Erasmus—All-American Honors in 100m Equitation Over Fences, United Equestrian Conference Honors Butterfly (3/18), Competed at NCAA Championship Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Year, Set Most Outstanding (3/18), AAC Weekly Honors (1/12) Performer Record, Holds the Most Career Wins in SMU History Maddie Hoch —CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Madison Steed—Freshman of the Year in Reining Lauren Lamb—AAC Weekly Honors (1/12) (2/9) Sylvia de Toledo—NCEA All-American Honors HM in Tara-Lynn Nicholas—Competed at NCAA Equitation Over Fences and Equitation on the Flat Championship (3/18) Hannah Rogers—AAC Weekly Honors (2/9) Men’s Basketball Madeline Wainman—AAC Diver of the Week (10/6) Markus Kennedy—AAC Sixth Man of the Year Team— Swimming and Diving earns CSCAA Scholar Shake Milton—AAC All-Rookie Team All-America status (1/27), Swimming and Diving earn CSCAA Scholar-All Ben Moore— NABC All-District 25 Second Team America status (6/15), Mustangs win second Nic Moore—AAC Player of the Year, All-AAC 1st Team, consecutive American Athletic Conference USBWA All-District VII, NABC All-District 25 1st Team, Bob Championship (2/20) Cousy Award Finalist, Wooden Award Late Season Top 20, Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List, Oscar Robertson Trophy Women’s Tennis Watch List, AP All-American Honorable Mention, Miami Heat NBA Summer Vaszilisza Bulgakova—All-AAC Team League Hristina Dishkova—All-AAC Team Semi Ojeleye—Nominated for All-State NABC Good Works Team Women’s Volleyball Men’s Swimming & Diving Avery Acker—SMU Presidential Award of Excellence, 2015-16 American Bryce Klein—Competes in 3 meter consolation final at NCAA Athletic Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Championships (3/25), AAC Weekly Honors (1/12) (2/2), Set Katie Hegarty— USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team roster school record on 1 Meter (1/30), AAC Diver of the Year, Morgan Heise— USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team roster Competed at U.S. Diving Trials on 3 meter and 3 meter synchro (6/22), CSCAA Janelle Giordano — USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team roster Scholar All-America First Team (6/22) Bartosz Krzyzaniak—AAC Weekly Honors (2/9), CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Women’s Basketball Hires New Head Coach, Travis Mays Parker Meinecke—CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Daniel Pitts—AAC Weekly Honors (2/9) Travis Mays has been named the Head Women’s Basketball. Stefan Popov— CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) Mays arrives on the Hilltop after 14 years as an assistant coach, Lucas Schenke—AAC Weekly Honors (2/2), CSCAA Scholar All-America Honor- able Mention (6/22) where he served under three Hall of Fame coaches, and 11 years Christian Scherubl— CSCAA Scholar All-America Honorable Mention (6/22) of playing professionally. Sam Straughan – AAC Swimmer of the Year, CSCAA Scholar All-America Hon- orable Mention (6/22) Mays comes to SMU following four seasons as Associate Head Team—Swimming and Diving earn CSCAA Scholar-All Coach at Texas, where he made his mark on the program as a America status (1/27), Swimming and Diving earn CSCAA Scholar-All America status (6/15), Mustangs finish 2nd at AAC dynamic guard from 1986-90, and where he served a previous Championships (2/20) three-year stint as an assistant coach for the women's basketball program from 2004-07. He returned to UT in 2012 as Associate Men’s Tennis Samm Butler—AAC Player of the Week (3/1) Head Coach. His duties at Texas included recruiting, preparing Hunter Johnson—AAC Player of the Week (3/29), All-AAC Honors in Doubles opponent scouting reports, instructing guards on the court and and Singles public speaking at various community service and campus events. Yates Johnson—All-AAC Honors in Doubles Nate Lammons—AAC Player of the Week (3/15), ITA Most Improved Player of Texas Region Mays comes to the Hilltop with much enthusiasm, and is showing Team—Reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Championship his ability to recruit top talent to SMU early in his tenure. Mays begins his first season as head coach Nov. 11 as the

Women’s Basketball Mustangs start the 2016-17 campaign in Moody Coliseum. McKenzie Adams—AAC Newcomer of the Year Alicia Froling—All-AAC Team Welcome Coach Travis Mays to the Mustang Family!

Mark your Calendar for Upcoming Events this Fall!

July:

16th: Chad Morris Football Ladies Clinic, 9:00am, Ford Stadium

23rd: SMU Football Blessing of the Ball, 3:30pm, Big Game Factory, Dallas, TX

August:

16th: Football Kickoff Luncheon, 12:00 pm, Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

20th: SMU Football Scrimmage, Ford Stadium, Time TBA

September:

3rd: SMU @ UNT, 6:00pm, Apogee Stadium, Denton, TX Mustang Club/Alumni Association tailgate, 4:00 pm—5:30 pm, Location TBA

10th: SMU @ Baylor, 2:30pm, McLane Stadium, Waco, TX Mustang Club/Alumni Association tailgate, 12:30pm pm—2:00 pm, Location TBA

17th: SMU vs Liberty, 6:00pm, Ford Stadium

23rd: SMU vs TCU, 7:00pm, Ford Stadium SMU Family Weekend

October:

1st: SMU @ Temple, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA, Time TBA

7th: SMU @ Tulsa, 7:00pm, Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK

21st: Lettermen’s Reunion, Ford Stadium, Time TBA

22nd: SMU vs Houston, Ford Stadium, Time TBA Letterwinners tailgate, Location and Time TBA

29th SMU @ Tulane, Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA, Time TBA Mustang Club/Alumni Association tailgate, Time TBA, Location TBA

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