2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Table of Contents / Quick Facts INTRODUCTION QUICK FACTS Table of Contents ...... 1 Location ...... Jonesboro, Arkansas (66,194) Quick Facts ...... 1 Nickname ...... Red Wolves THE 2010-11 RED WOLVES Enrollment ...... 13,448 Numerical & Alphabetical Rosters...... 2 Colors ...... Scarlet & Black 2010-11 Tournament Schedule ...... 3 Founded ...... 1909 Head Coach Justin Kostick...... 4 Player Bios ...... 5 Facility ...... Paragould Bowling Center Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I RED WOLVES RECORD BOOK Conference ...... Independent (Sun Belt in all other sports) 2009-10 Year in Review...... 14 Interim President ...... Dr. Robert Potts ASU at the NCAA Championship...... 16 Interim Chancellor ...... Dr. Dan Howard 2009-10 Statistics/Results...... 17 All-time Letterwinners...... 18 Director of Athletics ...... Dr. Dean Lee Notables in ASU Bowling ...... 19 Faculty Athletics Representative ...... Nonie Wiggins Athletic Dept. Phone ...... 870-972-3880 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Ticket Office Phone ...... 870-972-2781 Welcome to ASU...... 20 ASU Administration ...... 21 Athletic Web Site ...... AStateRedWolves.com ASU Interim Chancellor Dr. Dan Howard...... 22 ASU Director of Athletics Dr. Dean Lee ...... 23 SPORTS INFORMATION Athletic Facilities ...... 24 Graduate Assistant (Bowling Contact) ...... Katey Buckley Jonesboro, Arkansas...... 25 Cell Phone ...... 870-838-5967 CREDITS E-mail ...... [email protected] The 2010 Arkansas State bowling reference guide Assistant AD/Sports Information Director ...... Jerry Scott has been compiled for use by the media, prospective Assistant Director ...... Van Provence students and fans. It is a publication of the ASU Sports Information Office (Jerry Scott, Director; Van Assistant Director ...... Anthony Reynolds Provence and Anthony Reynolds, Assistants; Katey Sports Information Phone ...... 870-972-2541 Buckley, Graduate Assistant; Alec Childress, Kati Sports Information Fax ...... 870-972-3367 Clausen and Trenna Lauhon, Student Assistants.) Mailing Address: PHOTOGRAPHY PO Box 1000, State University, AR 72467 Richard Bishop (Bishop Photography), Overnight Address: NCAAphotos.com, Katey Buckley, Tom Moore, Bill 217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 Bowen, David Stout, Rodney Freeman, Van Provence, Phareta Calkin, Jonesboro Sun, Ernie Rice. COVER DESIGN ASU Creative Services Department.

AStateRedWolves.com 1 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 Red Wolves Roster Alphabetical Roster No. Name Ht. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) 13 Lela Dudley 5-4 Jr. Blue Springs, Miss (Tupelo High School) 17 Emily Fravel 5-7 Sr. Tomball, Texas (Tomball High School) 19 Rachael Gittings 5-6 So. Glen Allen, Va. (J.R. Tucker High School) 23 Amanda Labossiere 5-7 Fr. Buzzards Bay, Mass. (Wareham High School) 22 Melissa Lachanski 5-4 So. Albany, N.Y. (Colonie Central High School) 2 Lauren Pulver 5-3 Sr. Albany, N.Y. (Hudson Valley CC) 7 Ashley Rucker 5-8 Fr. Bartlesville, Okla. (Wesleyan Christian School) 11 Kelsey Smith 5-4 Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. (Grand Blanc High School) 10 Emily Troutman 5-6 R-Jr. Louisville, Ky. (Fern Creek Traditional)

Numerical Roster No. Name Ht. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) 2 Lauren Pulver 5-3 Sr. Albany, N.Y. (Hudson Valley CC) 7 Ashley Rucker 5-8 Fr. Bartlesville, Okla. (Wesleyan Christian School) 10 Emily Troutman 5-6 R-Jr. Louisville, Ky. (Fern Creek Traditional) 11 Kelsey Smith 5-4 Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. (Grand Blanc High School) 13 Lela Dudley 5-4 Jr. Blue Springs, Miss (Tupelo High School) 17 Emily Fravel 5-7 Sr. Tomball, Texas (Tomball High School) 19 Rachael Gittings 5-6 So. Glen Allen, Va. (J.R. Tucker High School) 22 Melissa Lachanski 5-4 So. Albany, N.Y. (Colonie Central High School) 23 Amanda Labossiere 5-7 Fr. Buzzards Bay, Mass. (Wareham High School)

Pronunciation Guide Emily Fravel - Fray-VULL Amanda Labossiere - La-BOW-see-ay Melissa Lachanski - La-chan-SKEE

2 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 Tournament Schedule

DATE TOURNAMENT LOCATION

Oct. 29-31 Greater Ozark Classic Springfield, Mo.

Nov. 12-14 Crusader Classic Merrillville, Ind.

Dec. 3-5 Capital City Collegiate Classic Jackson, Miss.

Jan. 14-16 Mid Winter Classic Cabot, Ark.

Jan. 20-22 Big Red Invitational Lincoln, Neb.

Feb. 4-6 Shrewsbury Invitational St. Louis, Mo.

Feb. 25-27 Holiday Collegiate Classic Bessemer, Ala.

Mar. 18-20 Music City Classic Smyrna, Tenn.

Apr. 14-16 NCAA Championships Detroit, Mich.

AStateRedWolves.com 3 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Head Coach Justin Kostick

Justin Kostick led the A-State bowling squad to its third con- secutive 70-win season, landing at 79-40 (.663) overall, during his first year as head coach. The Red Wolves advanced to the semifinals of the 2010 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships, and two players earned All-America honors.

Kostick is just the second head coach in the history of the ASU bowling program, which advanced to the NCAA Championships each of the last three seasons, finishing as national runners-up in 2008.

"My goal is to bring a national championship to Arkansas State," said Kostick. "The team is pretty solid, and there is a very good base to build around."

Kostick served as the head men's bowling coach at the University of Nebraska from 2004-06, leading the Cornhuskers to a top-five finish at the 2004 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, three other tournament titles and six second-place tournament finishes.

"Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position," said Lee. "He has a tremendous amount of experience with both the professional and technical aspects of bowling and comes to Arkansas State highly recommended. As a player and coach at one of the top bowling programs in the nation, Justin has certainly developed the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to continue ASU's strong tradition in women's bowling."

An accomplished bowler, Kostick boasts five perfect games, two of which were back-to-back. He has posted a high series of 825 and is a two-time Washington State Champion at the Pepsi Youth Championships. In 1997, he finished eighth at the National Pepsi Youth Championships. In 1998, Kostick won the Junior Olympic Gold Qualifier tournament and placed 45th at the Junior Olympic Gold tournament later that year. He competed for the University of Nebraska men's bowling team from 1999-2004 and was coached by two-time PBA Champion Bill Straub.

4 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Lela Dudley 5’4” • Junior Blue springs, Miss. Tupelo High School

2009-10: Knocked down a total of 917 pins on the year in five games…averaged 183.4…bowled a high game of 208 at the Capital City Classic.

2008-09: Bowled five games for ASU as a true freshman…averaged 173.60 with a total pinfall of 918…bowled a high game of 202 at the Maverick Challenge hosted by Minnesota State-Mankato…named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Right-handed bowler…held a 198 average…helped her team win the state champi- onship in 2007 and 2008…was the top girl in the state in 2007…2008 Denny's All-American HS Championship Girls Selection...also played slow-pitch softball…a Rotary scholar in 2005…a member of National Honor Society Anchor Club and Excalibur.

PERSONAL: Born April 25, 1990 in Flowood, Miss…daughter of Brian and Susan Dudley…majoring in animal science…enjoys reading, horseback riding and listening to music.

AStateRedWolves.com 5 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Emily Fravel 5’7” • Senior tomball, Texas Tomball High School

2009-10: Bowled in 47 games for a 181.82 average…knocked down 8,615 total pins with a high game of 246 at the NCAA Championship.

2008-09: Averaged 180.61 in 47 games bowled for the Red Wolves…totaled 8,489 pins on the year…rolled a high game of 233.

2007-08: Bowled in 15 games....had an average of 168.20 with a total pinfall of 2,523...high game was 198....named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Right-hander who excelled with the Greater Houston Youth Bowling Association…overall average was 215…had two 300 games and a 290…high series was 770…com- peted in USBC Junior Olympic Gold Tournament in 2005 in Indianapolis, Ind., and in 2007 in Buffalo, N.Y….named 2007 Greater Houston Female Bowler of the Year…member of THS Health Occupation Students of American and served as President-Elect during junior year and Reporter as a senior…nationally recognized by HOSA for service and dedication for four years to local chapter in 2007…named Who's Who Among American High School Students all four years.

PERSONAL: Born June 5, 1989 in Texas City, Texas…majoring in international business with a minor in marketing…daughter of Clyde and Robbie Fravel…enjoys music and reading…last named pronounced FRAY-vul.

6 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Rachael Gittings 5’6” • Sophomore Glen Allen, Va. J.R. Tucker H.S.

2009-10: Made an immediate impact with the Red Wolves, bowling in 49 games as a true freshman…averaged 187.88…bowled a high game of 254 at the Holiday Classic…earned all-tournament honors at the Big Red Invitational, Shrewsbury Invitational and UMES Hawks Classic…named third-team Brunswick/National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic All-America and to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Right-hander out of J.R. Tucker High School…bowled sophomore, junior and senior years…also participated in cross country and softball…member of the honor roll and boasted a 3.8 grade point average.

PERSONAL: Born March 12, 1991 in Richmond, Va….daughter of Carl and Sandra Gittings…major- ing in elementary education…enjoys traveling, music and the beach.

AStateRedWolves.com 7 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Amanda Labossiere 5’7” • Freshman Buzzards Bay, Mass. Wareham High School

HIGH SCHOOL: Competed in the Junior Gold Championships every year from 2006-2010…holds a 207 average, with a high game of 300 and a high series of 792…named the Massachusetts Female Bowler of the Year in 2009 and was the Massachusetts State Pepsi Champion five consecutive years…also a drum major in the Wareham High School band and involved with the gar- den club…awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.

PERSONAL: Born March 16, 1992…daughter of Bruce and Beth Labossiere…majoring in forensic science…enjoys music, reading and sports.

8 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Melissa Lachanski 5’4” • Sophomore Albany, N.Y. Colonie Central H.S.

2009-10: Bowled 11 games as a true freshman, averaging 191.18…chalked up a total pinfall of 2,103 for the year with a high game of 234 at the Music City Classic…named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Bowled all four years of high school at Colonie Central HS…held a 217 average her senior year…finished first in the Suburban Council and Sectional tournament…named Bowler of the Year and a Times Union High School All-Star in 2009…also participated in softball, cross country and outdoor track…member of the honor roll.

PERSONAL: Born January 12, 1991 in Schenectady, N.Y….daughter of Bill and Joan Lachanski…majoring in athletic training…enjoys music…nickname is "Dueces."

AStateRedWolves.com 9 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Lauren Pulver 5’3” • Senior Albany, N.Y. Hudson Valley C.C.

2009-10: Named Brunswick/National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic All-America Honorable Mention and to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2008-09: Redshirted.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Transferred to ASU from Hudson Valley Community College…holds an average of 217...named to All-Conference 2006-07 and 2007-08...2008 Doubles Champs for Region III Championship...first junior girl to ever make it on the local Huck Finn television tournament and also first junior girl to win...Participated in 2007 US Youth Championship at Buffalo, NY...2008 Team Runner-up NSCAA National Tournament…2008 NYS Region III Champs…2008 Doubles Champ at Hawk Invitational…2008 2nd place doubles at Mardi Bob Tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL: Right-hander out of Colonie Central High School...bowled for 4 years…won the Cleary Award…Section 2 Champions 04-05, NYSPHAA Team State Champs 2004-05…set three new team state records: team single 1164, triple 3212 and six-game series 6259.

PERSONAL: Born August 19, 1988 in Albany, N.Y....majoring in criminology... parents are John and Sandy Pulver…nickname is "LP."

10 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Ashley Rucker 5’8” • Freshman Bartlesville, Okla. Wesleyan Christian School

HIGH SCHOOL: Served as the Wesleyan Christian School team captain for four years…named the conference player of the year in 2009 and received the 2010 Rising Star Award…finished 12th in the 2009 Teen Master's and holds the Bartlesville city record for female high series…the 2009 Grand Prix champion and finished runner-up in the 2010 Grand Prix and Pepsi State tournaments…also served as her high school mascot for three years and on the student council for four years, while maintain- ing honor roll accolades all four years.

PERSONAL: Born August 10, 1992…daughter of Loren and Deanna Rucker…enjoys riding the uni- cycle…majoring in finance.

AStateRedWolves.com 11 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Kelsey Smith 5’4” • Freshman Grand Blanc, Mich. Grand Blanc H.S.

HIGH SCHOOL: Averaged 203 last season at Grand Blanc High School…named first team All-Big Nine, Most Improved for GBHS Bowling and Big Nine All-Academic as a junior…served as the team captain during her senior campaign, earning all-state and all-academic honors while leading her team to Region 3 and KLAA conference tournament championships in 2010…named KLAA All-Conference, KLAA highest conference average (203), MVP of her high school team and the James F. "Sam" Hamilton Memorial Cup Award winner…also played softball and was a member of both the honor roll and National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Born March 7, 1992…daughter of Kevin and Renee Smith…majoring in business/CIT…enjoys playing sports, hanging out with friends and family and listening to music.

12 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2010-11 ASU Red Wolves Emily Troutman 5’6” • Junior Louisville, Ky. Fern Creek Traditional H.S.

2009-10: Bowled for a total pinfall of 6,691 in 35 games for an average of 192.03…bowled a high game of 208 at the NCAA Championship, averaging 184.5 in the four games she competed…bowled a season-high game of 266 at the Holiday Classic…named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2008-09: Bowled in 11 games for the Red Wolves, posting a 183.55 average…bowled a high game of 212…totaled 2,019 pins on the season…named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll and to the Academic All-National Tenpins Coaches Association team.

2007-08: Redshirted.....named to NTCA Academic All-American Team and Athletic Director's Honor Roll....also a member of Arkansas State's soccer team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Left-hander who bowled all four years at Fern Creek Traditional High School...after serving as team captain during freshman season, was co-captain the remaining three years...had a high game of 298 as a sophomore (highest game bowled in women's high school bowling)...helped team to state championship in sophomore season...was state runner-up as a junior and team fin- ished third in state championship during senior year...named to first district all-tournament team as freshman, sophomore and junior...also played soccer, tennis, basketball and softball ... named Wendy's Heisman State finalist…Vogt Scholarship winner…Valedictorian of her class.

PERSONAL: Born August 16, 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky... double majoring in mathematics and chemistry....daughter of Kristen Kesler and Alpha Troutman…enjoys reading and watching tv.

AStateRedWolves.com 13 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2009-10 Year-In-Review

Taking a Look Back The 2009-10 bowling season will go down as one of the best in Arkansas State history, as the Red Wolves made their third back-to-back NCAA Championship appearance and recorded their third consecutive 70-win season. Under first year head coach Justin Kostick, the Arkansas State squad finished the season at 79-40 (.663) and battled their way to the semi-final round of the 2010 NCAA Championship Tournament. ASU fell to tournament runner-up Nebraska 4-2 in the semi- final contest. The Huskers took the first game 203- 173, but the Red Wolves bounced back to take wins in games two and three 236-183 and 192-191. Nebraska recovered with a 191-167 victory in game four and never looked back, win- ning games five and six 203-196 and 220-210. The Red Wolves posted top-five finishes in six of their eight tournaments last season, includ- ing runner-up finishes at the Greater Ozark Invitational, the Big Red Invitational, the Capital City Classic and the Shrewsbury Invitational. ASU did not finish lower than eighth place. Three Red Wolves notched all-tournament honors last season, including then-freshman Rachael Gittings (3), then-sophomore Samantha Santoro (4) and departed senior Marissa Martinek (2). Santoro was named second-team All-America, while Martinek was an All-America honorable mention (pictured bottom right). Following the season, Gittings was selected to the Brunswick All-Academic third team, while then-junior Lauren Pulver was named an All-Academic honoree. Gittings is an early childhood edu- cation major, while Pulver is majoring in criminal justice. The Upcoming Season Looking forward to the 2010-11 season, the Arkansas State squad is ready to make another run at a national title. Three new faces will be seen in the Red Wolves’ lineup, and the team announced a new practice facility for this season, the Paragould Bowling Center in Paragould, Ark. With the changes in place and a strong base of returning bowlers, A-State is looking forward to eight regular-season tournaments, beginning in late October. ASU opens its season Oct. 29-31 in Springfield, Mo. at the Greater Ozark Classic, hosted by the University of Central Missouri. The team will then travel to Merrillville, Ind. for the Crusader Classic Nov. 12-14 and to Jackson, Miss. for the Capital City Collegiate Classic Dec. 3-5. The Red Wolves are set to host the Mid-Winter Classic Jan. 14-16 in Cabot, Ark. before visiting Lincoln, Neb. for the Big Red Invitational Jan. 20-22. The Shrewsbury Invitational will be held in St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 4-6, and the month will wrap up with the Holiday Collegiate Classic in Bessemer, Ala. Feb. 25-27. Arkansas State will wrap up the regular season at the Music City Classic in Nashville, Tenn. Mar. 18-20, and this year's NCAA Championship Tournament will be held in Detroit, Mich. April 14-16.

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AStateRedWolves.com 15 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling ASU at the NCAA Championship NCAA Championship Tournament Appearances 2008 • 2009 • 2010

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16 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling 2009-10 Statistics / Results

2009-10 Statistics Player Average Total Pins Games Bowled Lela Dudley 183.4 917 5 Lindsey Dunn 178.74 5,403 30 Emily Fravel 181.82 8,615 47 Rachael Gittings 187.88 9,230 49 Melissa Lachanski 191.18 2,103 11 Marissa Martinek 191.93 11,132 58 Samantha Santoro 198.34 10,909 55 Emily Troutman 192.03 6,691 35 Lauren Pulver - - - Jessa Lordo - - - Team Totals 189.65 55,000 290

Baker Statistics Total Games Total Pinfall Game Average 301 56,982 189.3

2009-10 Results Date Event Site W-L Finish Oct. 23-25 Great Ozark Invitational Springfield, Mo. 9-4 2nd Nov. 5-7 Big Red Invitational Lincoln, Neb. 10-4 2nd Nov. 20-22 UMES Hawks Classic Millsboro, Dela. 7-6 6th Dec. 4-6 Capital City Classic Jackson, Miss. 12-3 2nd Jan. 15-17 Mid-Winter Invitational Cabot, Ark. 10-4 4th Feb. 5-7 Shrewsbury Invitational St. Louis, Mo. 9-5 2nd Feb. 27-28 Holiday Classic Bessemer, Ala. 4-6 8th Mar. 12-14 Music City Classic Smyrna, Tenn. 11-4 4th Apr. 8-10 NCAA Championship North Brunswick, N.J. 7-4 Semifinalist

AStateRedWolves.com 17 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling All-Time Letterwinners

A P Adams, Maggie ‘07, ‘08 Phillips, Charity ‘07

B S Berke, Samantha ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Santoro, Samantha ‘09, ‘10 Smith, Leah ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 C Stobnicki, Victoria ‘09 Chattin, Katie ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Strong, Denae ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Churchill, Holly ‘06, ‘07 Syrocki, Karen ‘05, ‘06

D T Dexter, Laura ‘07, ‘08 Thomas, Desiree ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Dudley, Lela ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 Troutman, Emily ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 Duncan, Katherine ‘05, ‘06, ‘07 Dunn, Lindsey ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 W Wilson, Jessica ‘05 F Wood, Mary ‘06, ‘07 Folden, Kelsey ‘09 Fravel, Emily ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 * Current players listed in bold H Hester, Andrea ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 Hulsether, Sondra ‘06, ‘07, ‘08

K King, Leslie ‘05

L Lewis, Allie ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 Litton, Julie ‘06 Lordo, Jessa ‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10

M Marshall, Caitlin ‘06, ‘07 Martinek, Marissa ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 Morrison, Samantha ‘08, ‘09

O O'Connor, Breanna ‘06, ‘07

Samantha Berke was a four-year letterwinner at Arkansas State, picking up an All-America honorable mention, an All-Region selection and three all-tournament honors along the way.

18 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Notables in ASU Bowling

HONORS/AWARDS Holly Churchill - Lady Tiger, 2006; Maverick, All-America: Marissa Martinek (HM), Samantha 2007; Southern University, 2007 Santoro (2nd), 2010; Samantha Morrison (HM), Samathan Santoro (2nd), 2009; Marissa Rachael Gittings - Big Red, 2010; Shrewsbury, Martinek (2nd), 2008; Holly Churchill (HM), 2007; 2010; UMES Hawks, 2010 Karen Syrocki (HM), 2006; Samantha Berke (HM), 2005 Marissa Martinek - Greater Ozark, 2008; Capital City Collegiate, 2009; Capital City Collegiate, Academic All-America: Rachael Gittings, 2010; Music City, 2010 Lauren Pulver, 2010; Sondra Hulsether, Leah Smith, Desiree Thomas, Emily Troutman, 2008; Samantha Santoro - Greater Ozark, 2010; Mid- Samantha Berke, Katie Chattin, 2007; Samantha Winter 2010; Big Red, 2010; Shrewsbury, 2010 Berke, Katie Chattin, Sondra Hulsether, Breanna O’Connor, Leah Smith, 2006; Samantha Berke, Karen Syrocki - Alcorn State, 2005; Greater Katie Chattin, Andrea Hester, Leah Smith, 2005 Ozark, 2006; NC A&T, 2006; Lady Tiger, 2006

All-Region: Samantha Berke, Karen Syrocki, 2006; Samantha Berke, Leah Smith, Karen Syrocki, 2005

Academic All-NTCA: Kelsey Folder, Marissa Martinek, Samantha Morrison, Emily Troutman, 2009

300 Game: Leah Smith, 2005

National Leadership Conference: Maggie Adams, 2007

All-Tournament Selections: Maggie Adams - NCAA Tournament, 2008

Samantha Berke - Greater Ozark, 2005; Mid- Winter, 2006; Brunswick, 2006

Holly Churchill was an All-America honorable mention in 2007 and took home three all-tournament honors during her time at ASU.

AStateRedWolves.com 19 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University was established April 1, 1909, as a “public school of agriculture” by Act 100 of the Arkansas General Assembly. It was located at Jonesboro because citizens of the city bid $40,000 to the state and pledged 200 acres of land as a site. After a century of growth, ASU-Jonesboro now has an annual budget of some $122.6 million, owns more than 3,000 acres of land in five different counties, has a physical plant valued at almost $200 million, and has an alumni roll exceeding 53,000. ASU’s rapid development over the years has been typi- cal of other major universities in an emerging modern South. From an agricultural high school in 1909, to a junior college in 1918, to a four-year degree-granting institution in 1930, to a university in 1967, ASU has become regionally Those who have not visited the campus of Arkansas respected and nationally recognized for its qualities of State University in the last five or 10 years would be teaching, research and service. shocked at the school’s appearance today. So much on The ASU system includes campuses at Beebe (White campus is tied to athletics. ASU Stadium is the gathering County), Mountain Home (Baxter County), and Newport site for Saturdays and excitement surrounding each game (Jackson County) where associate degree programs are can be felt for miles. The sights, the smells, the sounds of offered, and at Marked Tree, Searcy and Heber Springs. An football. instructional site is located at Paragould. There is so much construction and new projects on cam- The Jonesboro campus, which occupies 942 acres amid pus. The school looks . . . and is . . . a modern educational the gentle slopes of Crowley’s Ridge in east Jonesboro, is institution that has kept up with technology and student located between the vast and fertile Mississippi River needs as much, if not more, than most schools in the Valley and the cultural and scenic richness of the Ozark nation. A student center addition anchors the campus, and Mountains. a new student recreation and wellness center was complet- More than 10,000 students annually work toward de- ed last fall. grees in 141 areas of specialization at the graduate and New campus housing has recently been completed, undergraduate levels. Fifteen undergraduate degrees are including a “Collegiate Park” apartment complex, coastal- offered through the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, type soft-colored housing throughout campus, and a new Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, dorm. There is a new Alumni Center and construction of a Humanities and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health new overpass connecting the campus to local businesses Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and the is about to become a reality. It’s a new-look campus that is University College. The Honors College was instituted July growing and improving each day. 1, 2004, evolving from the Honors Program. Arkansas State University is an extremely valuable part of Northeast Arkansas and surrounding areas.

20 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Arkansas State University Administration UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLORS

Dr. Glen Jones Dr. Rick Stripling Mr. Ed Kremers Mr. Cristian Murdock Interim Executive Vice Vice Chancellor Vice Chancellor Vice Chancellor Chancellor and Student Affairs Finance & University Advancement Provost Administration

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Robert Potts Interim University System Florine Tousant President Milligan Forrest City Chair

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMMITTEE Howard L. Slinkard The Intercollegiate Athletics Rogers Committee was formed in the spring of 1997. Vice Chair The Intercollegiate Athletics Committee reviews and makes rec- ommendations on issues involving Nonie Wiggins the welfare of student-athletes, the role of athletics in campus life, and Ron Rhodes the athletics program’s compliance with the university, con- Cherokee Village ference, and NCAA regulations; serves as a search advi- sory committee for key athletics program personnel; Secretary reviews the role of existing and potential sports programs; and reviews the athletics budget. The committee reports to the Chancellor. Membership consists of four students appointed annu- ally by the Student Government Association (one should be a student-athlete); four faculty appointed by the Faculty Mike Gibson Senate (staggered two-year terms); one Faculty Athletic Osceola Representative appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); one executive staff member appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); the Dean of University College; two staff members appointed by the Staff Senate (staggered two-year terms); Student Government Association and Student Activities Board presidents; and representatives from the following external organizations: Dan Pierce Alumni Association, Red Wolf Club, Letterman’s Club, and Jonesboro the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce ASU Committee. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Senior Woman Athletic Administrator serve as ex-offi- cio, nonvoting members. The chancellor appoints a chair at the beginning of each academic year.

AStateRedWolves.com 21 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Dr. Dan Howard, Interim Chancellor Dr. G. Daniel ways on the UNA campus). Howard currently Dr. Howard is engaged actively in professional serves as Interim and other voluntary service. He is a member of Chancellor at the Board of Directors for the Northeast Arkansas Arkansas State United Way, a Commissioner for the Commission University. In this on English Language Program Accreditation capacity, he is the (CEA), a member of the Board of Directors for the Chief Executive Arkansas Research Alliance, a member of the Officer for the Board of Directors for the American College of University. Dr. Education, and a member of the Jonesboro Howard holds the Regional Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, academic title as Dr. Howard is a member of the Arkansas State tenured full pro- University Foundation Joint Committee on fessor. University Investments. His philanthropic contri- He earned his butions benefit, among other charities, the baccalaureate Arkansas State University Foundation, Santa’s degree from Wolves, ASU Theater Guild, Delta Symphony Manhattan Orchestra, ASU Museum, and the First College and holds Presbyterian Church in Florence, Alabama. four graduate Dr. Howard has received numerous profession- degrees from al honors and is listed in Marquis’ Who’s Who in Indiana University, America and Marquis’ Who’s Who in Education. including two He is the recipient of the Willard W. Patty master’s degrees “with honors” and two doctoral Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana degrees (including a Ph.D., in higher education, University; the Alumni Friend of the Year from the with a minor in law). Dr. Howard attended and University of North Alabama National Alumni graduated from the Institute for Educational Association; the Award of Excellence from the Management at Harvard University, the Alabama Group Home; the Outstanding Educational Leadership Institute at Indiana Administrator of the Year from the Alabama University, and the Williamsburg Development Association of Foreign Language Teachers; the Institute. He holds active professional credentials Outstanding Citizen and the Key to the City of as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Florence, Alabama; Resolution of Commendation Certified Government Financial Manager by the Board of Trustees for the University of (CGFM), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and North Alabama; Resolution Proclaiming Registered Environmental Health Specialist Appreciation for Extraordinary Contributions to the (REHS). Additionally, Dr. Howard has been an State of Alabama and award of Key to the State, active member of MENSA for more than 19 years. by Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom, Jr.; His professional career exceeds 35 years that Resolution of Commendation for Outstanding is marked by increasing levels of responsibility Professional Achievement, by Senator Roger and authority, from a full-time faculty member, to Bedford; Proclamation and Resolution Expressing dean, to a vice president/vice chancellor, to an Appreciation for Extraordinary Contributions to the executive vice chancellor and provost, and now University of North Alabama National Alumni interim chancellor. He has authored more than 80 Association and award of the Key to Rogers Hall; scholarly publications and was instrumental in and Resolution of Commendation, the University importing the private model of enrollment man- of North Alabama Foundation Board of Directors. agement to the University of North Alabama (UNA). Dr. Howard has been instrumental in glob- alizing both the University of North Alabama and Arkansas State University by providing leadership to cause the international student populations to grow dramatically and to influence positively the number of students and faculty engaged in aca- demic activities outside of the United States. Along with former UNA President Robert L. Potts, Dr. Howard provided leadership for concluding successfully the first Capital Campaign at the University of North Alabama in which the $10 mil- lion goal was exceeded by a healthy margin. Dr. Howard served as the Chair for the “Return the Pride to UNA” Campaign, the “ROTC Commemorative Garden Campaign,” the “Restore the Wesleyan Bell Campaign, the “Coby Hall Campaign,” and the ”Campaign for Rogers Hall.” During his career, Dr. Howard has developed more than $20 million in successful grant propos- als and has served as principal investigator or project director for the associated grants (includ- ing those in association with the pedestrian walk- 22 AStateRedWolves.com 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling Dr. Dean Lee, Director of Athletics The Arkansas State to meet challenges in the future. A-State released a second University athletics pro- “Inside A-State Athletics” video featuring Lee in 2009 that gave gram reached its 100th an in-depth look at facilities and the progress that is being made birthday last year and in that area. Dean Lee's name has Additional recent facility upgrades include 206 field-level figured prominently in seats and new party boxes available for corporate events added the celebration. to Tomlinson Stadium and the Convocation Center weight room Lee is entering his underwent major renovations that included new weights and ninth year as Director of cardio equipment. Athletics and continues Lee was instrumental in the recruitment and hiring of John restoring the old and Brady, who was just two years removed from an NCAA Final building new tradition Four appearance and recently named the 2009-10 Sun Belt for Arkansas State. Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. Under Lee’s direc- Those are just a few of the many ways the ASU athletic tion, the ASU athletic department has continued to develop under Lee, who is always department enjoyed looking for new and creative ways to take the Red Wolves ath- another significant year letic program to the next level while maintaining its main focus in 2009-10. Not only on academics, competitive performance and a well-rounded did ASU enjoy some of environment for student-athletes. the most exciting Lee remains hungrier than ever for ASU to have continued moments ever on the fields, courts, and tracks, but also in the success in all areas. He has already made great strides in arenas of academics, donor and alumni involvement, communi- enabling Arkansas State's Department of Athletics to become ty service and achievement. one of the most respected programs around. The 2008 AAFF’s Outstanding Athletic Director, Lee serves Dr. Lee became ASU's 10th Director of Athletics July 9, 2002. on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Issues Committee, the BCS It wasn't long before the department began to experience impor- Athletic Directors Advisory Committee and the Division 1A tant and progressive changes which were capped by an Athletic Directors Association Board of Trustees. unprecedented “State of A-State” address in the spring of 2004. He has guided the athletic department to annual success When he concluded the address to a packed house, there academically and competitively, but last year ASU athletics was no mistaking that he is committed to building a successful once again enjoyed growth through a number of unique accom- program at ASU. plishments and projects as well. In a very short time, he has orchestrated sellout and capacity For instance, ASU took fourth place in the Bubas Cup stand- crowds, overseen the expansion and growth of ASU's athletic ings, the Sun Belt Conference all-sports award, for its best facilities, and provided sound leadership to both the athletic staff results in a decade. and population of student-athletes. The Red Wolves also continued to upgrade their facilities with Lee came to ASU from Oklahoma State University, where he first-class renovations to the men’s and women’s basketball and was the Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations. volleyball locker rooms, their media/film room in the His administrative experience at two NCAA Division I-A uni- Convocation Center and installation of a new state-of-the-art versities, OSU and the University of Arkansas, and his achieve- GEO Surfaces turf inside ASU Stadium. ments in mobilizing financial support make him well-suited for The ASU Athletic Department received the largest single Arkansas State University and Northeast Arkansas. While at the donation in its history, a $400,000 gift from Charles Luter that University of Arkansas, Lee served as the Vice President of the will be used to enhance the athletic academic facility, in 2008 Razorback Foundation. and continued to bring in significant donations last year under In addition, Dr. Lee's experience as athletic director at Lee’s leadership. Among those were a $150,000 donation from Arkansas Tech University and his familiarity with ASU and the ASU alumnus and former football letterman Steve Bryant. The state of Arkansas help him feel right at home. athletic department also announced a $250,000 donation last He earned his bachelor's degree in 1979 and master's in edu- year from alumni and long-time supporters Scott and Kay cation at Henderson State University, then completed his doctor Dawson. The $250,000 donation matched the second largest of education degree at the University of Arkansas in 1989. In gift in the department’s history and is being used to improve the 2009, Lee was chosen as a Distinguished Alumni of Henderson academic environment for all student-athletes. State University, the highest honor Henderson State bestows. Among the many athletic accomplishments attained last year, Although born in Tulsa, Okla., Lee competed in high school the women’s bowling team made its third straight appearance in sports in Berryville, Arkansas, and was selected to play in the the NCAA Championships. all-Star basketball and football games in 1975. As recently as 2008, ASU secured an unprecedented $1 mil- He also played basketball, baseball and tennis at Henderson lion contract for its Sept. 4, 2010 football game at Auburn, the State, where he later served as an assistant coach. He played Red Wolves set a school-record in football attendance and two in two national championship games as a member of student-athletes were named Academic All-America as well. Henderson State’s basketball team. He was head basketball Lee’s vision for ASU Athletics was revealed in a 2008 video coach at Malvern High School early in his career. called “Inside A-State Athletics”, which focused on the Red Dean and wife Reba are the parents of two daughters, Wolves athletic programs and how the athletic department plans Diamond Olivia (15) and Anna Pearl (13).

AStateRedWolves.com 23 2010-11 Arkansas State Women’s Bowling ASU Athletics Facilities Arkansas State University’s athletic programs com- pete in top-of-the line facilities. ASU Stadium, which opened in 1974, has evolved into a beautiful stadium which seats 30,406 fans. That includes a cluster of exclusive suites in the south end zone atop the football office complex. A million dollar video/scoreboard is the focal point in the stadium. Coaches and student-athletes moved into a new $2.7 million track and field complex in spring 2004. It con- tains an eight-lane 400-meter track and can be set up for two NCAA venues. Three local country clubs graciously allow ASU’s men’s and women’s golf programs to utilize their facili- ties for practice and play. J.A. “Ike” Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field serves as home to Red Wolves baseball. Built in 1993, the stadi- um received complete lighting in 1996 and, most recent- ly, 206 field level seats were added for the 2008 season. ASU’s newest women’s program, bowling, competes in the Paragould Bowling Center, a state-of-the-art facil- ity. Track & Field Complex

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Arkansas and southeast Missouri, with two major hos- Jonesboro, pitals and countless medical professionals. The city is home of Arkansas State also a shopping mecca, offering a modern business dis- University, weighs in as the largest city in trict as well as quaint downtown antique shops and Northeast Arkansas. As a matter of fact, if you form a tri- restaurants. The $100 million Mall at Turtle Creek angle by connecting Little Rock, St. Louis and recently opened with more than 100 stores. Memphis, Jonesboro stands out as the largest metro- One of the five largest cities in Arkansas, Jonesboro politan city in what amounts to a 17,000 square mile tri- is located between the vast and fertile Mississippi River angular area. and the cultural and scenic richness of the Ozark Jonesboro is a great city of 60,000, and is always Mountains. It is nestled about 70 miles west of ready to welcome incoming ASU students from the Memphis, Tennessee, on the gentle slopes of Crowley’s moment they arrive in town. The booming community Ridge. has matured over the past half century into a regional Jonesboro is a comfortable one hour drive from center for cultural, educational, industrial, commercial, Memphis, two hours from Little Rock and four hours agricultural, communication, transportation, recreation- from St. Louis.The city and University have meshed al and medical interests. It contains almost every con- resources in recent years and have truly become the venience of a big city and every comfort of a small town. “capital” of the northeast quadrant of the state. The community is alive with cultural events such as Northeast Arkansas is a recreation haven for the the art exhibitions, theatrical and musical productions, person who enjoys water sports, fishing, hunting, and not only on campus but in the city itself through the boating as well as the joys of unspoiled nature. Jonesboro Fine Arts Council, NEA Foundation of Arts, Jonesboro and the surrounding area have an abun- the Forum and the Northeast Arkansas Symphony. One dance of lakes, rivers, ponds, streams and forests to highlight is the annual Hispanic celebration when serve as nature’s playgrounds for the avid outdoors downtown Main Street is transformed into a festive person. explosion of Hispanic music, food and cultural activity. And, Jonesboro, ranked by Forbes.com as the 27th Jonesboro is also the medical hub of northeast “best small place to live” is a nice place to call home. AStateRedWolves.com 25 2 Lauren Pulver 7 Ashley Rucker 10 Emily Troutman 11 Kelsey Smith R 5 -3 Sr. L 5 - 8 Fr. L 5 - 6 Jr-RS. R 5 - 4 Fr. Albany, New York Bartlesville, Oklahoma Louisville, Kentucky Grand Blanc, Michigan Hudson Valley CC Wesleyan Christian HS Fern Creek Traditional Grand Blanc HS

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