Official Publication of Athletic Department

Winter 2018

HALLOF FAME WAYNE STATE ATHLETICS CLASS OF 2018 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Rob Fournier, esq

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TABLE OF CONTENTS From the Athletic Director 1-2 FOLLOW US Alison (Allen) Ortega and Catherine Leix, Hall of Fame Inductees 3 WSUATHLETICS.COM Joe Long & Josh Renel, Hall of Fame Inductees 4 Andrey Seryy and S. Gary Spicer, Sr., Hall of Fame Inductees 5 Athletic Performance Center Update, Tartar Twelve 6 "W" Week Information, Warriors For Life 7 Top 100 for 2017 8-9 Fall sports Academic All-GLIAC 10-11 Feature Story: Scott Perry 12-13

Hall of Fame Inductees List (1976-2018) 14-15 Alumni Weekends, Compliance Corner 16 When Jose Feliciano Lit a Fire That Almost Singed By Rob Fournier, esq, Director of Athletics

The following is one of a group of stories written by Rob Fournier that appear in the Harwell Museum. This is the first of those stories -- in this case detailing when Ernie Harwell selected the national anthem singers for the 1968 home games in Detroit and the "non- traditional" performance by Jose Feliciano almost cost Ernie his job. Times have changed.

Ernie Harwell’s most controversial call in his long career never occurred during a broadcast. That brew-haw would start innocently with an invitation to an aspiring native of Puerto Rico Jose Feliciano to sing the national anthem. However the invitation was to perform the national anthem in the before a sold-out crowd and millions around the country. It was arguably the biggest stage in a country struggling with civil unrest at home and a war in Southeast Asia.

Looking back decades later, the performance by Feliciano seems inconsequential especially when juxtaposed to kneeling players and less stylized versions that seem to want to promote a message other than lyrics. Feliciano was simply offering a “blues version” more in keeping with his background and upbringing. But that soulful inspiration did not stimulate some of the audience. And although Feliciano was enjoying success with a recently released album that featured his popular song “Light My Fire” the rendition quickly replaced his hoped-for public image.

It all started so innocently. Unlike today’s well-choreographed presentations xxxxxxxxx. managed directly by and the networks, back in 1968 the selection of the national anthem presenters was delegated to the home teams to honor local performers or long-standing orchestrations that the local fans had come to expect. Jim Campbell, the general manager of the Tigers, asked Ernie Harwell to select the singers for the games in Detroit. Ernie was known to have an “ear” for music having penned numerous songs and lyrics. Despite the talent, Harwell himself, using some self-deprecating humor, and a baseball analogy about those skills remarked, “As a song-writer, Continued on page 2 I have a no hitter going.”

Except that magical 1968 season for Detroit he penned a little ditty that earned more and more play time with the lyrics, “we’re all behind our baseball team, Go get ‘em , Go get ‘em Tigers.” It received no Grammy votes, but the City was awash with excitement after a twenty- three year gap in World Series appearances.

LETTER FROM THE AD 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 1 Although no guarantee there would be three games played in Detroit The postscript to the whole incident is celebrated in some fitting irony. (in that World Series games 3, 4 and 5 would be at Tiger Stadium), he After the firestorm that nearly cost Ernie Harwell his job, he and Feliciano identified three artists to sing – Detroit born Margaret Whiting who had became lifelong friends. Years after the uproar, Ernie introduced Jose to been a dominant pop singer in the 40’s and 50’s performing for troops Susan Omillian, a native Detroiter who was upset over the treatment given around the globe in World War II, local Motown celebrity Marvin Gaye, and to the singer. They later married and had three children. And prior to Game if there was a game five, Jose Feliciano. Harwell had heard that Feliciano One of the 2012 Championship Series between the San had “an interesting version” of the national anthem although he had never Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals – the latter the same opponent heard it performed. of the Tigers in 1968 and who likewise blew a 3-1 games advantage, Feliciano again stepped to the microphone and reprised his same version of Maybe it was in part the mood of the Tiger fans as Feliciano readied for his the anthem before a national audience. And in 2010, as a tribute performance having flown in from Las Vegas. Their hometown heroes were to his friend Ernie Harwell who had recently passed away, he once again down three games to one to the Cardinals and their “ace”, 31-game winner performed his singular version of the national anthem in Detroit…this Denny McLain, had just lost for the second time in the series the day before 10-1. time ending with a standing ovation.

Ernie did not know it, but Feliciano was already a fan of his broadcasts having enjoyed his style and presentations when Harwell worked for the Brooklyn You can see Jose Feliciano's National Anthem Dodgers and New York Giants in the Big Apple. Though blind since birth, performance at the Harwell Museum located on Feliciano appreciated the vivid descriptions of the play on the field and the excitement of the audio presentation. Prior to the game Harwell took the WSU's Athletic Campus, or you can view the entire young singer around to meet some of the Tiger stars, performing at one point performance on YouTube. an improvisational version of his hit Light My Fire to the lyrics, “Come on Kaline light my fire…Tigers got to have desire.” It seemed so American on a bright sunny afternoon of baseball. But that quickly changed.

Being accompanied by his seeing-eye dog Trudy, and straddling a raised chair, with Harwell looking on from the side, Feliciano version seemed “to set certain listeners on fire”. Harwell remarked that he enjoyed the soulful version…but his review seemed in the minority. At his conclusion, the 53,000 fans in Tiger Stadium seemed “puzzled”. And then the reaction. The two main television stations (WWJ-TV/ channel 4 and WJBK-TV/ channel 2) logged 100 complaints in less than a half hour. In New York, NBC airing the World Series received over 400 complaints as did radio and television stations around the country. At Tiger Stadium, the switchboard jammed with callers angered by the “disrespectful” presentation. Detroit radio stations refused to play Feliciano’s music…and any replay of his national anthem. Detroit Tigers owner and President John Fetzer personally told Harwell the organization had received over 2,000 responses with complaints running 100 to one. Newspapers from Boston to California carried editorials debunking Feliciano’s artistry. In true Harwell fashion, Ernie took responsibility deflecting any additional criticism away from the young singer. HARWELL FIELD MUSEUM The fervor died down…partly as a result of the esteem Tiger fans held for Building Hours (Subject to Change) Mr. Harwell, and probably somewhat, as a result of the Tigers come back Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. from a 3-1 World Series deficit to capture the 1968 world championship. Years later Feliciano whimsically recalled the controversy by remarking, Admission is free to all ages. “Some people wanted me deported…as if you can be deported to Puerto Rico.” He explained he never thought what he performed was in the least For questions about building hours please contact Paul Harker at bit controversial. He saw it entirely differently – a gratitude anthem to (313) 577-2253 or [email protected]. a country and its people who had given so much to his family, and an Parking is available in Lot 50, which is located off Warren Avenue, south opportunity to a blind kid. America’s promise. of the Matthaei.

2 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN LETTER FROM THE AD HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2018

ALISON (ALLEN) ORTEGA CATHERINE LEIX, SWIMMING Alison (Allen) Ortega was a four-year softball letterwinner (2009-12) who ended Catherine Leix was a four-year swimming letterwinner (2008-12) who ended her her career as the all-time WSU leader in slugging percentage (.611), at bats (791), career as the team captain on the 2012 National Championship swimming and runs scored (181), doubles (59), home runs (38), RBI (165), total bases (483) and diving team. intentional walks (8). In the pool, she was a 16-time All-American, including 11 First Team certificates. She was a four-time All-Region selection and a two-year All-American (Daktronics Second Team in both 2010 and 2011, and NFCA Second Team in 2011 and Third Team in 2010). A five-time GLIAC champion (twice each in 500 free and 1650 free), she helped the Warriors to four GLIAC titles in her five seasons, plus four top-two national finishes. Allen finished her WSU career tied-for-first in games played (231), second in hits Nine times she finished either first or second in a GLIAC Championship race. (302) and walks (61), third in batting average (.382/min. 180 AB), and fourth in on-base percentage (.432). As a freshman in 2008, she earned Honorable Mention All-America accolades in the 1000 free, 1650 free and 800 free relay. The following year, Leix was a four- As a freshman in 2009, Allen started all 56 games and led the GLIAC in total bases time First Team All-American (500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free and 800 free relay). (106). She was a Second Team All-Region designated player by both Daktronics and the NFCA. After missing the 2009-10 season due to an injury, she was a four-time All- American in 2011, including three first team certificates in the 500 free, 1000 free The 2010 Daktronics Midwest Region Player of the Year after being voted GLIAC and 1650 free. She was a two-time conference champion winning both the 500 Player of the Year, Allen started all 63 games played in right field and batted .402 free and 1650 free. with 26 extra-base hits. In 2011, Allen started all 56 games and set the WSU - season record for runs scored (57) and slugging percentage (.726), while equaling In her final campaign, Leix was a member of the national championship 800 free the school mark with 13 home runs. She batted .419 with 30 extra-base hits along relay which set a school record. Individually, she finished in the top 10 in four with a .484 on-base percentage. events at the NCAA Championship (third in 500 free, seventh in 1650 free, eighth in 1000 free and 10th in 200 free). At the GLIAC meet, she won both the 500 free In her final season, Allen started all 56 games, primarily at third base, and led the and 1650 free, breaking a 21-year-old GLIAC record in the 500 free. GLIAC with a school-record 59 RBI. A native of Flint, Leix earned her degree in secondary education, and was a two- Allen earned All-GLIAC recognition each of her last three seasons being voted to time GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient for Academic and Athletic excellence. the First Team in both 2010 and 2011, and the Second Team in 2012. She had four straight seasons of at least 100 total bases and concluded her career with 61 walks WSU’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year for 2011-12, Leix also became the first to 43 in 873 plate appearances. WSU student-athlete to be a CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year recipient in 2012, as well as receiving the Detroit Athletic Club’s Collegiate Female Student- The three-time GLIAC All-Academic selection, Allen earned Athletic Director’s Honor Athlete of the Year award. Roll status (term gpa 3.5+) six times, and was a 2012 CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American. All 10 semesters, she earned a spot on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) with six perfect 4.00 terms and was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American. A native of Redford, Allen earned her degree in linguistics, and was a two-time GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient for Academic and Athletic excellence.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 3 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2018

JOE LONG, FOOTBALL JOSH RENEL, FOOTBALL Joe Long was a four-year football letterwinner (2008-11), who received the Gene Josh Renel was a four-year football letterwinner (2008-11), who was the 2011-12 WSU Upshaw Award as the top Division II offensive/defensive lineman in the country as a Male Student-Athlete of the Year after serving as a team captain on the 2011 national senior in 2011. runner-up football team.

The 2011 GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year, Long started all 49 games at left 9ranking second in all-purpose yards (5,595) and punt return yards (784), third in tackle breaking the school record for both career and consecutive starts. rushing yards (2,767), kickoff return yards (1,600) and kickoff return average (25.0), fifth in rushing touchdowns (28), and tied-for-sixth in points (192). A four-time all-league performer (First Team in 2010 and 2011, and Honorable Mention All-GLIAC in 2008 and 2009), he blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher all four He was the 2011 McAvoy Award recipient, which is presented annually to the GLIAC seasons (Joique Bell in 2008 and 2009, Josh Renel in 2010 and 2011, and Toney Davis football player who best combines outstanding character and leadership on the field, in in 2011). WSU rushed for 9,808 yards in his 49 games and compiled a 35-14 record. the classroom, and in the community.

In 2011, Long was a First Team All-American selection by four different A four-time all-league performer (First Team running back in 2011, First Team running organizations (, Daktronics, D2Football.com and Hansen’s Football back and return specialist in 2010, and Honorable Mention return specialist in 2009). As Gazette) along with being voted the Super Region 3 Offensive Player of the Year by a freshman in 2008, Renel led the GLIAC in punt returns. Hansen’s Football Gazette. The following year, he had the sixth-best kickoff return average in school history (24.7), During the 2011 NCAA playoff , Long helped pave the way for the Warriors to rush which included a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Indianapolis. for 1,038 yards and 15 touchdowns in the five games. In his junior campaign, Renel was a First Team All-American all-purpose back from A two-year All-American, he was selected to the 2010 D2Football.com Honorable Hansen’s Football Gazette as he was the only Division II player to record at least 2,000 Mention All-America squad as a junior. all-purpose yards during the regular season.

A native of Lapeer, Long earned his degree in secondary education, and was a He started all 16 games as a senior and earned All-America honors from both the four-time GLIAC All-Academic Team honoree. Five different semesters he earned Football Gazette and D2Football.com. Academic Honor Roll accolades, including two terms on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+). During the 2011 NCAA playoff run, Renel had the most kickoff returns (11), and highest average per kickoff return (29.9) along with ranking fourth in rushing yards (302). He recorded 697 all-purpose yards, which included returning the opening kickoff in the national championship game for a 93-yard touchdown.

A native of Rochester Hills, Renel earned his degree in marketing. Academically, he was on the Honor Roll all eight semesters with four terms of at least a 3.5 GPA.

Renel was a two-time GLIAC Commissioner’s Award recipient for academic and athletic excellence and earned CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition his last three years including First Team Academic All-American honors as a senior.

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ANDREY SERYY, SWIMMING S. GARY SPICER, SR., CONTRIBUTOR Andrey Seryy was a two-year swimming letterwinner (2010-12), who was the S. Gary Spicer, Sr., who earned an MBA from Wayne State University, is a 2018 WSU CSCAA Division II National Male Swimmer of the Year in 2011. Athletic Hall of Fame inductee.

Seryy was a 14-time All-American (13 First Team, 1 Honorable Mention) in his two Spicer, who has had an extensive career as legal counsel to professional athletes and years for the Green and Gold (maximum of 7 All-American opportunities per year entertainers, as well as corporate executives, has assisted WSU Athletics in many per swimmer). supportive ventures. He served as the chair of the WSU Athletics Capital Campaign, as well as serving as co-chair of the Harwell Field project, which opened in April He was the national champion in the 50 free, 100 free and 200 free both years. At the 2017. Mr. Spicer’s strategic insight has impacted the physical landscape of the 2012 NCAA national championships, he set the NCAA record for both 100 free (42.61) athletic campus well into the future. and 200 free (1:35.05) after breaking the 50 free record (19.39) the previous year. His 100 free time mark still stands as the NCAA record five years later. Since creating an association with WSU athletics in 2010, he has been involved in every facet of the program. Most notably, he co-founded the /Lance A 10-time GLIAC champion and the GLIAC Swimmer of the Year both seasons, Seryy Parrish Baseball Camp, fifth-year academic scholarships to promote graduation, won all three sprint events (50 free, 100 free and 200 free) both years as well as graduate school scholarships to advance student-athlete enrollment in master’s leading off the GLIAC champion 200 free relay and 400 free relay both seasons. degrees and law school, and general athletic support that has now exceeded one million dollars. At the 2011 conference meet, Seryy set GLIAC meet records in the 50 free (19.61), 100 free (44.35) and 200 free (1:39.01) along with leading off the first-place 200 free An advocate of “silent” philanthropy, Mr. Spicer’s support of many initiatives has relay (1:21.67), which also set a meet record. transformed the Detroit community and education on all levels – prep school, middle school, high school and Universities. He has long advocated for WSU student- The following year, he broke his own league and meet records along with the Jenison athletes whose focus exceeds undergraduate school, and helping them realize where pool record in the 100 free (43.38). Seryy set pool and meet marks in the 200 free they are going to graduate school. (1:37.37). He led off the first-place 200 and 400 (2:59.33) free relays, the latter breaking meet and pool records The author of “Surviving Success,” Spicer has served as the legal counsel for such luminaries as Conway Twitty, the Oak Ridge Boys, Daniel J. Loepp, Ernie Harwell, Alan Seryy, who was a two-year GLIAC All-Academic Team selection, was on the Academic Trammell, , Don Baylor and Pamela Lewis. Honor Roll all five semesters at WSU, including three terms with at least a 3.5 GPA. He was also named to the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team as a senior in 2012. His support of the University dates back to 1987 through his work with the Doris J. and Donald L. Duchene, Sr. Foundation, the Joanne Nicolay Foundation, the Mary A native of Saint Petersburg, Russia, Seryy earned his degree in finance. McCloud Foundation, the Loepp Family Foundation, the Richard A. and Donna L. Sterban Foundation, the Joseph S. and Mary Ann Bonsall Foundation, and Thelma Fox Murray.

His direct involvement in the Ernie and Lulu Harwell Stadium project has brought national media attention to Wayne State University and offered opportunities for numerous youth and civic organizations.

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 5 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WSU Athletic Performance Center Work began on the Athletic Performance Center on September 19. The 11,500 square foot facility will be located between the Matthaei Building and the softball complex. It will provide our student-athletes with the latest equipment and conditioning equipment to prepare our teams for intercollegiate athletic competition. Work is expected to be completed by March 22, 2018.

Current Members Paul Andrews David Mattingly Chuck Binkowski Enrico Odorico Tom Bomberski Dennis Purgatori Fred Cavataio Mitchell Ritter Greg DeMars Mike Russell Donald Didlake Kenneth Semelsberger Laurene DuMouchelle Greg Sims Anthony Facione Jen Spicher Scott Fisher Dr. Michael Stoltenberg Rob Fournier Randall Thompson Don Galovich Don Urban Angelo Gust John Walus Dr. Bruce Jacob Bill Watt Leit Jones Claude Williams John Keogh Paul Winters Tom Leadbetter Scott Wooster Angus MacKenzie

Join The Tartar Twelve Tradition Want more information? The Tartar Twelve is an exclusive donor group to the Wayne State Football program. The tradition Contact Maggie Myers of excellence served both on and off the field is a direct result of our alumni’s commitment to Athletics Development Coordinator continually improving the championship experience here at Wayne State. In return, our Tartar 313.577.2779 Twelve members are given VIP insight to the program, with a pre-game tent on gameday, [email protected] weekly game assessment emails from Head Coach Paul Winters, apparel, and more! Find your way back into the huddle, and join us for the 2018 season!

6 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER UPDATE | TARTAR TWELVE WEEK OF EVENTS APRIL 14: Brunch will be served at 10 a.m. followed by a keynote speaker. In addition, the athletic department will recognize the women across the decades who have made a difference. APRIL 16: Women Leaders in College Sports Networking Event

APRIL 17: Visit the Mort Harris Recreation & Fitness Center beginning at 10 a.m. for its annual Health Fair. Vendors from a variety of businesses and organizations will be on hand to provide information and education APRIL 18: Women Sports Foundation Title IX Lunch, Learn Presentation and After Work 5K Fun Run APRIL 19: Academic Recognition Luncheon APRIL 20: The Wayne State Athletic Department is collecting basic needs items W Week Celebration including, but not limited to soap, socks, toothbrushes, toilet paper, feminine products and deodorant for its annual Basic Needs Drive. In conjunction with Wayne WSUATHLETICS.COM/WWEEK Cares and Covenant House , the drive collects small toiletry items to make basic needs bags to distribute later that day. If you would like to donate, please bring your items to the Matthaei Athletic Complex prior to April 20.

ATHLETICS ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL NETWORK STAY CONNECTED. STAY INVOLVED. We are always looking for new ways to improve the experience of our student athletes, and one way we feel that we can do this is by better preparing them for life after college and athletics. This is where we are asking for your help. We would like to be able to connect our current athletes with athlete alums by setting up panels for our athletes to attend and ask questions about life after sports and the job search process, setting up career workshops for student athletes to learn about different career paths, and also setting up job shadow opportunities with Warrior alums. If you are interested in participating in any of these or similar type events, or even just open to receiving resumes of graduating student athletes, please visit the link below. BY PARTICIPATING YOU WILL HELP US SHOW OUR ATHLETES THAT YOU ARE NOT JUST A WARRIOR WHILE YOU ARE ON CAMPUS, YOU’RE A WARRIOR FOR LIFE! WSUATHLETICS.COM/WARRIOR4LIFE

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TOP 100 ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2017

1. A tribute museum to Ernie and Lula "Lulu" Harwell opened as a CoSIDA Convention and the 2018 NCAA Convention. Nicholas was also Jordan Andrus. replica of Ebbets Field with displays and artifacts recognizing baseball's a national nominee for the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. 36. Men's swimming and diving finished in the top 20 (No. 16) in past. Both Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson were in attendance at the 21. Women's swimming and diving finished seventh in the country. It the country at the NCAA National Championships with the following grand opening in April. marked the 10th straight year the program finished in the top seven student-athletes honored as First Team All-Americans: Sasha 2. With each student-athlete wearing a different recipient's name, the in the country. The squad had seven First Team All-Americans led by Palazzo (fifth in 100 breast); Dima Drobnych (sixth in 100 back); department unveiled its tribute of the Congressional Medal of Honor Elizabeth Rawlings (second in three-meter diving; third in one-meter fourth-place 400 Medley Relay (Drobnych, Palazzo, Rasmus Olsen with special uniforms recognizing the nation's highest military honor. diving); Mia Teifer (fourth in one-meter diving); Brenna Gabrielson and Tyler Roshak); and fifth-place 200 Medley Relay (Drobnych, 3. In the latest federal report, WSU has a 72% graduation rate, which (fourth in the 100 back); Manuela Ferreira (fifth in 100 breast); Palazzo, Olsen and Roshak). was 212% higher than the comparable full-time campus population. Emily Heitchue (sixth in 100 breast); third-place 200 Medley Relay 37. Lyndsay Butler (softball) and Michael Lewis (basketball) were Women's tennis, and women's cross country/track and field had a (Gabrielson, Ferreira, Abi Johns, Lezlie Bueno Estrada); and sixth-place named WSU Student-Athletes of the Year for 2016-17. perfect graduation number (100%). 400 Medley Relay (Gabrielson, Ferreira, Johns, Bueno Estrada). 38. Men's golf qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in 4. For the fourth year in a row, WSU student-athletes volunteered over 22. Four student-athletes were honored with the Commissioner's the past 11 years. 10,000 community service hours with 10,136. The six-year total is Award, the conference's highest recognition. The four were Michael 39. Women's swimming and diving placed second at the GLIAC now 60,630. Lewis (men's basketball), Lyndsay Butler (softball), Kristen Lucas Championships. It was the 12th consecutive year WSU had finished 5. The athletic department launched its 100-year anniversary (softball) and Manuela Ferreira (women's swimming), bringing the either first or second at the league championship meet. The quartet of "Centennial Celebration of Champions" with an Open House and total number of WSU honorees to 45, second highest in the GLIAC. Brenna Gabrielson, Manuela Ferreira, Abi Johns and Lezlie Bueno Estrada Parade of Decades at halftime of a football game. The year-long 23. The athletic department hosted 27 student-athletes at the Detroit won both the 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay. The winning 200 celebration was shared on social media using #roadto100. Athletic Club at the initial "4 points to perfection" luncheon. free relay team consisted of Emma Weber, Gabrielson, Makayla Myers 6. In Fall 2017, a record 73.46% of all student-athletes achieved at 24. Senior swimmer Manuela Ferreira and senior fencer Zuzanna and Emily Heitchue. Ferreira won the 100 breast, while Emily Marginean least a 3.0 GPA for the term. Of that amount, 46.4% had a 3.5 GPA or Sobczak were both voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-America At-Large won the 200 back. Elizabeth Rawlings won the three-meter diving better with a school-record 32 earning a perfect 4.00 GPA. All 17 teams First Team, while senior diver Elizabeth Rawlings earned Second Team event and was named the 2017 GLIAC Female Diver of the Year. have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.05, with the overall cumulative GPA accolades. The selections of Ferreira and Rawlings give the WSU men's 40. Men's swimming and diving finished second at the GLIAC for all student-athletes at 3.30. and women's swimming and diving programs 22 CoSIDA Academic All- Championships. It was the 17th consecutive year WSU had finished 7. For the fourth year in a row (the only four years in WSU's American selections in school history, all in the last 13 years. either first or second at the four-day league championship meet. 100-year history), the athletic department raised over one million 25. The baseball team qualified to the NCAA Tournament and Leonardo de Oliveira won both the 1000 free and 1650 free, while Joao dollars in revenue at $1,408,240. The 17-year total, including advanced to the regional semifinals. It was the first time since 2011 Martimbianco Ribeiro took first in the 400 IM. Ahmed Ahmed won the pledges is $18,286,544. the baseball team won three NCAA Tournament games. 500 free, with Rasmus Olsen taking first in the 200 fly. 8. Softball head coach Gary Bryce became the all-time winningest 26. Junior hurdler Karrington Seals was voted to the CoSIDA Division 41. Mats Westkamp was voted GLIAC Men's Tennis Freshman of the Year. coach in Division II. II Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Third He was also selected to the All-GLIAC First Team, while Clement Charriere 9. Construction began on the new 11,500-square foot Athletic Team. In the 67-year history of the CoSIDA Academic All-America and Taylor Vane were Second Team All-GLIAC honorees. Griffin Mertz Performance Center. program, WSU has had 64 Academic All-Americans. WSU had 24 was named to the Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Team. 10. Fencer Ziad Elsissy finished as the D1 national runner-up in the recipients in the first 50 years (1950-2000), and 40 in the last 15 years, 42. Five men's tennis players were named to the Intercollegiate Tennis sabre. The First Team All-American was the first WSU fencer to advance including 32 in the last seven seasons. Association's (ITA) 2017 Scholar Athlete team. Senior Clement Charriere, to the Gold Medal round since Slava Zingerman in 2009. 27. Junior fencer Ziad Elsissy was voted to the CoSIDA Academic junior Harvey Reed, and sophomores Nicholas Ang, Griffin Mertz and 11. In a poll taken by USA Today, WSU's special Medal of Honor All-America At-Large First Team, giving WSU six CoSIDA Academic All- Taylor Vane all earned the honor from the ITA. Student-athletes can earn uniforms were rated as the 11th-best looking jerseys in the country America recipients in 2017, the second-most in school history. a Scholar-Athlete nomination from the ITA if they obtained a varsity and the only D2 team to be recognized. 28. For the Winter 2017 semester, WSU student-athletes had a 3.19 letter for the 2016-17 academic year along with a grade-point average 12. Softball student-athlete Lyndsay Butler finished her career as the term GPA with 27 student-athletes recording a perfect 4.0 GPA. Over of 3.50 or higher for the past two semesters. As a team, the Warriors' only person in NCAA history (Divisions I, II and III) to have over 300 70 percent of the student-athletes had a cumulative GPA above a 3.0. eight letterwinners finished the academic year with a combined 3.407 career hits (338) and over 1,000 strikeouts (1,053). 29. All three women's fencers that qualified for the NCAA Collegiate GPA to earn recognition as an ITA All-Academic Team. 13. The athletics program set a school record with 186 GLIAC Championships earned All-America status by completing the 43. The baseball team earned the American Baseball Coaches All-Academic recipients, shattering the previous mark of 161 set round-robin portion of their weapon in the top half of the 24 fencers. Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award, which the year before. Sophomore Kasia Lachman was a Second Team All-American (seventh recognizes teams that posted a GPA over 3.0. 14. WSUathletics.com had nearly 2.5 million page views, and place in the foil) as was sophomore Pati Palczynska (seventh in the 44. Ziad Elsissy posted an outstanding 10-1 record at the NCAA Midwest surpassed the 32-million page view mark since the website's inception sabre), while senior Zuzanna Sobczak was an Honorable Mention Fencing Regional hosted by WSU with a +32-touch indicator score (54- in November 2002. A redesigned website was launched in December All-American (12th place in the foil). 22) to win the regional title. with more user friendly mobile versions. In addition, every football 30. Five members of the women's golf program received Women's 45. Hurdler Karrington Seals earned USTFCCCA All-Region honors for and men's basketball game was broadcast live on WDTK Radio (1400 Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-America Scholar recognition having one of the top five 60m hurdles time in the Midwest Region AM/105.1 FM). Through an agreement with Comcast/Xfinity, home for maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 and playing in 50 during the Indoor season. football, men's basketball and women's basketball games were percent of the competitive rounds. Honored were redshirt senior 46. Nine members of the football team earned All-GLIAC honors. Junior televised live across Michigan and parts of Indiana on CN 900. Joanne Adams, sophomore Rylee George, freshman Josie Kurosky, linebacker Anthony Pittman was voted to the All-GLIAC First Team, 15. Men's basketball student-athlete Nick Mutebi collected clothing, freshman Anastassia Lee and sophomore Meredith Weidner. while senior running back Romello Brown and senior cornerback James shoes and athletic equipment that was sent to a program called 31. For the fourth time in the last five years, the volleyball program Howard both were selected to the All-GLIAC Second Team. Named Opening Doors in Uganda prior to his trip there. Opening Doors is was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) to the Honorable Mention All-GLIAC squad were senior linebacker a training center in Uganda, Africa focused on educating mentally for its academic success with the AVCA Team Academic Award. The Dustin Carlin, junior wide receiver Corey Ester, senior place-kicker Paul disabled children (between the ages of 4-18) on various life skills. award honors teams that maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative team Graham, junior left tackle Israel Helms, sophomore wide receiver Darece 16. Softball / Lyndsay Butler was selected to the grade-point average. WSU had 12 student-athletes who lettered and Roberson, Jr. and senior running back Demetrius Stinson. CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team. Butler's selection gives the achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA during the school year with nine earning 47. Junior outside hitter Hailey Richardson was voted to the All-GLIAC Wayne State softball program eight CoSIDA Academic All-Americans above a 3.5. The volleyball squad had a 3.738 for the fall 2017 term. Volleyball First Team, while junior libero Ellie Rodriguez earned Second in the past eight years. In addition, Butler became the 10th two-time 32. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) named four women's Team All-GLIAC recognition. Sophomore Madelyn Krenz was named to CoSIDA Academic All-American in school history. Butler also became tennis players to its 2017 Scholar-Athlete team. Junior Liz Ghellere, the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team. the first student-athlete in GLIAC softball history to be named Player sophomores Astrid Ciellza and Dasha Kuznetsova, and Julia Walz were 48. Senior Andreea Mitrache was voted to the Women's Tennis All-GLIAC of the Year four times. A First Team All-American (NFCA and D2CCA), all honored with the ITA award. Student-athletes can earn a Scholar- First Team, with senior Liz Ghellere and junior Dasha Kuznetsova earning Butler finished as one of three finalists for National Player of the Year Athlete accolades if they have obtained a varsity letter with a 2016-17 Second Team honors. Freshman Khadija Da-Silva was named to the (an honor which she won a year earlier). academic year grade-point average of 3.50 or higher. The Warriors All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team. 17. Diving coach Kelly LaCroix was named 2017 National Female finished the 2016-17 academic year with a 3.446 team GPA to earn 49. Junior Chuck Key earned First Team All-GLIAC men's basketball Diving Coach of the Year for the fourth time in the last six years. recognition as an ITA All-Academic Team. honors, while graduate student Michael Lewis was named to the GLIAC 18. The country's most recent Medal of Honor recipient James 33. The Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) recognized All-Defensive Team. McCloughan attended WSU's Veterans game and honored America by 82 student-athletes with the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards 50. Junior Karrington Seals won the 60m hurdles at the GLIAC Indoor singing God Bless America. for earning at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Championships in a time of 8.51, the second-fastest time in school 19. For the 11th time in the last 12 years, the softball team qualified 34. The men's golf program was honored by the Golf Coaches history. Junior Jessie Kluz placed second in the high jump. for the NCAA Tournament and captured a Midwest Regional title. It Association of America (GCAA) for its success in the classroom during 51. Junior Brad Baldwin, senior marked the twenty-second (22nd) time in school history the softball the 2016-17 season. The All-Academic Team Award is presented to Chris Horvath and junior Taylor Horn were selected to the program has been so honored -- the sixth-highest in NCAA D2 teams that carry a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. The Warriors All-GLIAC Baseball First Team, while senior outfielder Griffin Harms softball history. posted a 3.40 team GPA during the 2016-17 academic year. and senior relief pitcher Tyler Tompson were All-GLIAC Second Team 20. Football student-athlete Deiontae Nicholas represented the GLIAC 35. Brendan Seys was voted GLIAC Men's Golf Freshman of the honorees. Junior pitcher Nolan Dill and sophomore Justin Kelly at the National SAAC meetings and was selected to attend the 2017 Year as well as earning Second Team All-GLIAC honors along with were named to the Honorable Mention All-GLIAC Team.

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TOP 100 ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2017

52. Senior Elizabeth Herriman won the conference javelin title for the team members were Michelle Asiedu, Natalie Breault, Claire 81. Junior Jackie Feist was the top runner for the Warriors at the 2017 second consecutive year, while her twin sister Gabrielle Herriman was McWilliams, Alexa Methner, Christa Raicevich, Hailey Richardson, Karen NCAA Midwest Regional meet finishing 13th to earn All-Region honors. second. Junior Karrington Seals finished third in the 100m hurdles at Sidge and Haley Tenelshof. Earning All-Academic recognition were Feist also placed 12th at the GLIAC Cross Country Championships to earn the GLIAC Outdoor Championships. The 4x400m relay quartet that Grace Frazee, Madison Kielty, Hannah Moore and Ellie Rodriguez. Second Team All-GLIAC recognition. included seniors Imani Bush and Leah Ellis, sophomore Jayla Fleming 64. The men's tennis program had eight student-athletes honored 82. Football's Ed Reny and baseball's Tyler Tompson attended the NCAA and freshman Alexis Brown placed third. with GLIAC All-Academic accolades. Nicholas Ang, Ryan Carlson, Career in Sports Forum at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. 53. Women's golf won its first two tournaments in program history - Jason Potter and Taylor Vane earned All-Academic Excellence Team 83. Baseball junior Brad Baldwin was a finalist for the Josh Willingham the SVSU Invitational and the Battle in Belmont. The squad also set the recognition. Clement Charriere, Harvey Reed, Luke Ruocco and Derek Award, which honors DII college baseball's most valuable player - an school record with a 36-hole total of 607 at the SVSU Invitational. Sammons collected All-Academic Team accolades. individual who not only excels on the field, but in the dugout, clubhouse 54. Men's golf won four tournaments: the GLIAC North Invitational, 65. The men's basketball program placed eight student-athletes on and practice field as well and leads his team to national championship- the Kyle Ryman Memorial, the Bucknell Invitational, and the Motor the two GLIAC All-Academic teams. Michael Lewis, Oge Onwudiwe caliber status. City Invitational. and Nick Mutebi were named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence 84. Senior Chris Horvath and junior Brad Baldwin earned Second Team 55. At the combined NCAA men's and women's fencing national team. Clark Bishop, Chuck Key, George Spencer, Tristan Wilson and Josh All-Midwest Region honors from the National College Baseball Writers championships, the Warriors finished 13th. It was the 20th time in Reynolds were named to the All-Academic squad. Association (NCBWA). Baldwin earned First Team All-Region accolades the last 26 years WSU has finished in the top 15 nationally, all against 66. The women's golf program had eight student-athletes honored from D2CCA, while Horvath was named Second Team All-Region. Division I competition. with GLIAC All-Academic accolades. WSU had seven student-athletes 85. Ziad Elsissy won his third consecutive men's sabre title at the Danosi 56. The football team had 36 GLIAC All-Academic recipients, including on the All-Academic Excellence Team, the most of any GLIAC women's Open, while Henry Kisthardt won the gold medal in the men's epee. 13 on the All-Academic Excellence Team: Jake AmRhein, Stephen golf program. The honorees were Joanne Adams, Rylee George, Chloe Pati Palczynska took first place in the women's sabre, with Mycah Slade Charron, Drew Dowding, Randy Garvin, Blake Mazur, Manny Mendoza, Luyet, Shannon McNamara, Courtney Morton, Amanda Noakes and winning the women's foil competition. Preston Pelham, Justin Rau, Logan Smith, Ryan Smith, Kyle Toth, Meredith Weidner. Nikki Mollohan earned All-Academic Team honors. 86. The athletics marketing and promotions department earned six Greg Webber and Charlie Younger. The 23 student-athletes earning 67. Four members of the women's basketball team were recognized awards, including four gold honors, at the National Association of All-Academic honors include Brady Beedon, Luke Bevilacqua, Andy with GLIAC All-Academic accolades. Sara Ruhstorfer and Jessica Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) Convention. The four Bielecki, Romello Brown, Dustin Carlin, Leon Eggleston, Corey Murphy received GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honors. gold awards were for the football promotional schedule poster, Cheer Ester, Steven Glenn, Paul Graham, Israel Helms, Shane Holler, Luke Payton Birchmeier and Shannon Wilson were named to the GLIAC Local season ticket sales campaign, the residential halls elevator door Ketterman, Christian Klink, Greg McDade, DeOntay Moffett, Brent All-Academic Team. graphics in the static promotional ad category and the Trick-or-Treat with Murray, Deiontae Nicholas, Anthony Pittman, Darece Roberson, Jr., 68. The women's tennis squad had four GLIAC All-Academic honorees. the Warriors in the single-day attendance promotion. In addition, the Terry Sanders, Demetrius Stinson, Trevor Van Tubbergen and D.J. Zezula. Named to the All-Academic Excellence team were Liz Ghellere and department received an honorable mention for its "Marketing Team of 57. Eighteen (18) members of the women's outdoor track and field Andreea Mitrache, while Astrid Ciellza and Dasha Kuznetsova received The Year" award submission. team were recognized with GLIAC All-Academic accolades. The seven All-Academic Team recognition. 87. Former women's basketball student-athlete Tori Bellamy was student-athletes receiving All-Academic Excellence Team honors were 69. The men's swimming & diving program placed three student- inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Jordan Baker, Leah Coonrod, Rachel Kloski, Grace Mendoza, Dallas athletes on the GLIAC All-Academic Team. Dima Drobnych, Rasmus 88. Football had its highest home total attendance since 1975, and the Porter, Karrington Seals and Jewel Wilson. WSU had 11 student- Olsen and Tyler Roshak were named to the All-Academic squad. average attendance was the second highest since 1977. athletes honored with All-Academic Team accolades. They were Lauren 70. The women's cross country program had three student-athletes 89. A school-record seven senior members on the football squad Bohn, Callie Brower, Imani Bush, Dazmonique Carr, Leah Ellis, Elizabeth earn GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team accolades in Haley received membership into the National Football Foundation (NFF) Herriman, Gabrielle Herriman, Kierra Johnson, Christina Kollien, Amy Boccomino, Teresa Diehl and Jackie Feist. Hampshire Honor Society. Trent Brodbeck, Anthony DeDamos, Vangieson and Sydney Vaughn. 71. The men's cross country team had two GLIAC All-Academic Jimmy Hendrix, Nate Theaker, Aaron Weston, Alex Ziedas and Andrew 58. The baseball team had 18 student-athletes honored with GLIAC honorees. Ryan Mangulabnan earned All-Academic Excellence Zimmerman who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better All-Academic accolades. Jeremy Carrell, Cole Clifton, Nolan Dill, recognition, while Jay Benoit was an All-Academic recipient. throughout their college career. Griffin Harms, Randy Kuzdak, Ryan Mergener and Jared Tobey were 72. Women's golf had the top two individual finishes in program 90. Bob Ostrowski was selected to throw out the first pitch at a Detroit recognized for maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5. The 11 history, as Josie Kurosky tied-for-second at the SVSU Invitational, and Tigers game. baseball student-athletes recognized for carrying a cumulative GPA Chloe Guschewski tied-for-third at the Battle in Belmont. 91. The men's basketball team garnered an National Association of between 3.0 and 3.49 were Brad Baldwin, JT Conti, Taylor Horn, Chris 73. Four student-athletes on the women's track and field team earned Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award. This is Horvath, Tristen Jorah, Dennis Olszewski, Devin Rose, Jack Schmidt, USTFCCCA All-Academic honors, which requires the student-athlete to the second time that Wayne State has received this award (2015). The Justin Sherman, Tyler Tompson and Brendan Wetmore. have compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and have reached a provisional Warriors posted a 3.13 cumulative GPA during the 2016-17 season. 59. Seventeen (17) members of the women's indoor track and or automatic qualifying standard for the NCAA Championships in either 92. Former men's basketball player Scott Perry was named General field team were recognized with GLIAC All-Academic accolades. the indoor or outdoor seasons. Receiving this honor were sophomore Manager of the . Jordan Baker, Leah Coonrod, Rachel Kloski, Grace Mendoza, Dallas Jackie Feist, juniors Lauren Bohn and Karrington Seals, and senior Leah 93. Football's Trent Brodbeck and fencer Robin Nickell were honored Porter, Karrington Seals and Jewel Wilson received All-Academic Ellis. In addition, the women's track and field squad was recognized by by the School of Business 25 Under 25 program, which Excellence Team honors. WSU had 10 student-athletes honored with the USTFCCCA ( Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches recognizes students who have demonstrated success in at least two All-Academic Team accolades. They were Lauren Bohn, Callie Brower, Association) as an All-Academic Team after posting a cumulative team of the following four categories: academics, leadership, professional Imani Bush, Leah Ellis, Elizabeth Herriman, Gabrielle Herriman, Kierra grade-point average of 3.336. development and campus/community service. Johnson, Jessie Kluz, Christina Kollien and Kristen Long. 74. The baseball program hosted the eighth annual Alan Trammell 94. Both the men's and women's cross country squads received 60. The women's swimming & diving program placed 15 student- & Lance Parrish Camp realizing over 2,200 participants since the USTFCCCA Team All-Academic Awards. In addition, Jackie Feist athletes on the GLIAC All-Academic Teams. Manuela Ferreira, Delayni 2010 inception. The Annual Summer Baseball Camp featured Tigers earned USTFCCCA All-Academic recognition based on her academic Kornak-Kotarba, Holly Krill, Meghan Lamb, Makayla Myers, Elizabeth Ian Kinsler, Alex Avila and Shane Greene. The three-day summer achievements and performance at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet. Rawlings and Emma Weber were named to the GLIAC All-Academic camp included an extensive campus tour, a tour, and 95. Senior Manny Mendoza was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, Excellence Team. Earning GLIAC All-Academic Team accolades were a Tigers game. which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar- Lezlie Bueno Estrada, Rachael Charlow, Ellie Dean, Tai Furnari, Brenna 75. Wayne State University, along with the Detroit Sports athlete in the nation. Gabrielson, Kallie Krueger, Emily Maraskine and Theresa Riviera. Commission, won a bid to host the 2021 NCAA Division II 96. Paul Graham was one of the 13 national finalists for the Fred Mitchell 61. Twelve (12) members of the softball team were recognized with Women's Golf Championships and the 2022 NCAA Division II Men's Award, which recognizes place-kickers for their excellence on the football GLIAC All-Academic accolades. The seven student-athletes receiving Golf Championships. Both events will take place at TPC Michigan field and for continued community service. All-Academic Excellence Team honors were Kylee Barrett, Lyndsay in Dearborn. 97. The softball squad finished 13th nationally in the final NFCA Coaches Butler, Emily Cava, Haley Hurd, Hailey Lazarek, Kristen Lucas and Jamie 76. The athletics department hosted the annual basic needs drive Poll. The Warriors led the nation in ERA (1.22), while Ashley Messina led MacNeil. The five student-athletes honored with All-Academic Team where nearly 2,000 bags of sundries were prepared, delivered and the country in toughest-to- at zero in 144 plate appearances. accolades were Allie Buchanan, Shelby Fridline, Megan Guitar, Hannah passed out at the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) and 98. Karrington Seals earned All-America honors at the NCAA Indoor McClounie and Ashley Messina. In addition, the softball program throughout downtown Detroit. National Championships for the second consecutive season by placing was recognized as an NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) 77. Major League Baseball pitcher Justin Verlander visited the fifth in the 60m hurdles event. At the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Academic Team for the 2016-17 school year. The Warriors had a 3.515 athletic campus twice promoting Marine Week, along with his Seals finished 12th overall in the 100m hurdles to earn Second Team team GPA, which ranked 22nd in NCAA Division II. fiancée Kate Upton. All-America accolades (top eight receive First Team All-America honors, 62. The men's golf team had 12 student-athletes honored with 78. WSU successfully hosted the NCAA Midwest Fencing Regional, while ninth through 12th earn Second Team All-America recognition). GLIAC All-Academic accolades. Nazir Jairazbhoy, Collin Kolbe, Nikolas which included Notre Dame, Ohio State and Northwestern. 99. Assistant track and field coach Makiba Batten was a panelist at Senkowski and Dexter Wilson Earned All-Academic Excellence Team 79. Entire strength and conditioning staff certified through the CSCCa the USTFCCCA national convention, serving as the lone non-Division I recognition. The group of eight golfers collecting All-Academic Team (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association). representative on the "Women in Coaching Event." honors were Jordan Andrus, Joe Biscaro, Gunnar Bjornson, Brett Boes, 80. The Matthaei Complex hosted Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin's 100. Women's basketball head coach Carrie Lohr reached the 100-win Jason Brandt, Garrett Freismuth, Jesse Hogan, and Crawford McKinlay. charity softball game, a walk-through practice for the NFL's plateau and became the fastest to reach the century mark in the 43-year 63. The volleyball program had 12 GLIAC All-Academic honorees, Falcons, as well as numerous high school athletic events in football, history of the program. including eight on the All-Academic Excellence squad. The Excellence basketball, baseball and softball.

TOP 1OO ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2017 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 9 Athletic Director's Honor Roll Student-Athlete (Term GPA 3.5+) Baseball: Patrick Adams, Brad Baldwin, Troy Daring Jr., Nolan Dill, CJ Drogosch*, Academic Success Ryan Foley, Taylor Horn*, Richard Hovde, Michael MacLean, Dillon McInerney, Ryan Mergener*, Josh Nelson, Troy Saruna, Jared Tobey, Michael Toth The student-athletes at Wayne State University continue Men's Basketball: Nick Mutebi to excel in the classroom. A school record thirty-two (32) student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.00 term GPA with Women's Basketball: Payton Birchmeier, India Hawkins, Alex Matus, nearly 74 percent of Warrior student-athletes receiving Lyndsey Matus*, Tori Perez, Anna Ruhstorfer, Amber Stephens, Chavon Tiggs, Shannon Wilson above a 3.00 for the recently completed Fall semester. The entire student-athlete population posted a 3.29 term GPA, Men's Cross Country: Ryan Mangulabnan, Allen Swaidan with a cumulative GPA for all student-athletes at 3.30. Women's Cross Country: Lyndsey Braman, Teresa Diehl, Jackie Feist, Kiersten Reeves, Emma Willett, Gabbi Willett "The fall 2017 academic report was exceptional. When Men's Fencing: David DeClark, Ziad Elsissy, Pranav Gopalakrishnan, Brendan Johnson*, Brenton Villeneuve every athletic team has a cumulative sport GPA above Women's Fencing: Elizabeth Brenner, Bridget Gibbons, Sierra Jones, Natalie 3.00, and the overall GPA for all student-athletes is 3.29 Magda, Brooklyn Miller, Pati Palczynska*, Katie Tyrrell for the semester, there is certainly a lot to recognize. Football: Jake AmRhein, Sean Banaszak, Andy Bielecki, Chris Carter, Stephen Undoubtedly our academic support group and coaches Charron, Drew Dowding*, Leon Eggleston, Randy Garvin, Paul Graham, have provided great leadership. But that encouragement Shane Holler, Christian Klink, Cooper Kukal, Blake Mazur, Taylor McCarty*, Donte McClure, Manny Mendoza, Ryan Motala, Deiontae Nicholas, Preston is only as good as the commitment of our student- Pelham, Landon Phibbs, Anthony Pittman, Nick Poterack, Lane Potter, Darece athletes ... and that has been exemplary." Roberson, Jr., Ian Sharp, Ryan Smith*, Spencer Stephenson, Reid Thompson*, Justin Tockstein, Kyle Toth*, Greg Webber, Charlie Younger ROB FOURNIER, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Men's Golf: Gunnar Bjornson*, George Cornwell, Garrett Freismuth, Grant Haefner, Jesse Hogan, Nazir Jairazbhoy, Collin Kolbe, Crawford McKinlay*, Nikolas Senkowski, Nicholas Winiarski Women's Golf: Rylee George, Josie Kurosky, Alexandra Lee, Anastassia Lee, ACADEMIC QUICK FACTS Chloe Luyet, Shannon McNamara, Nikki Mollohan, Courtney Morton, Amanda Noakes*, Meredith Weidner FALL Softball: Kylee Barrett, Rachelle Clayton*, Megan Guitar, Hailey Lazarek, 32 Kristen Lucas*, Jamie MacNeil, Ashley Messina, Rose Myers, Rainey Psenicka, PERFECT 4.0 Brooke Turkalj 2017 A+ SEMESTERS SCHOOL RECORD Men's Swimming & Diving: Ahmed Ahmed, Ryan Katulski*, Joao Martimbianco Ribeiro, Nate Michna, Franz Mueller, Tanner Robertson GPA Women's Swimming & Diving: Lezlie Bueno Estrada, Rachael Charlow, STUDENT- Ellie Dean, Aliza Durack, Haley Groteler, Abi Johns, Jia Yi Koh, Meghan Lamb, 74% Elizabeth Maraskine*, Ashlen Michalski, Makayla Myers, Mia Teifer, Adrianna ATHLETES FOR 3.0+ GPA Waack*, Emma Weber 3.29 THE TERM Men's Tennis: Nicholas Ang*, Niklas Karcz*, Griffin Mertz, Jason Potter, Harvey Reed*, Derek Sammons, Taylor Vane

10 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS Women's Tennis: Astrid Ciellza, Liz Ghellere*, Andreea Mitrache, Stephanie Softball: Emma Adams, Emily Dodge, Bryanna Kressler, Hannah McClounie, Stamate, Irena Van Meer Kelsey Ramus Women's Track & Field: Jordan Baker*, Alexis Brown, Dazmonique Carr*, Men's Swimming & Diving: Leonardo de Oliveira, Dima Drobnych, Tristan Leah Coonrod*, Rachel Kloski, Jessie Kluz, Shanice Leach, Grace Mendoza*, Fraley, Khayman Jones, Rasmus Olsen, Nick Quigley, Tyler Roshak, Joe Dallas Porter*, Karrington Seals, Jada Weatherspoon Trohimczyk, Maxwell Wyche Volleyball: Michelle Asiedu, Natalie Breault, Janie Bunge, Grace Frazee, Women's Swimming & Diving: Hannah Berich, Hannah Davenport, Tai Madison Kielty, Madelyn Krenz, Julia Malewicz, Claire McWilliams*, Alexa Furnari, Amanda Hurchalla, Delayni Kornak-Kotarba, Sophie Montesanti Methner*, Hannah Moore, Christa Raicevich, Hailey Richardson, Ellie Rodriguez, Karen Sidge, Haley Tenelshof*, Taylor Wagner* Men's Tennis: Mats Westkamp Coach's Honor Roll Women's Tennis: Dasha Kuznetsova, Linda Liong Women's Track & Field: Isabella Bertolini, Lauren Bohn, Courtney Hewitt, (Term GPA 3.0-3.49) Kierra Johnson Baseball: Brendan Bilkovic, JT Conti, Nick Cowen, Jacob Finkbeiner, Zach Girard, Tristen Jorah, Justin Kelly, Devin Rose, Jack Schmidt Volleyball: Lauren VanderWal Men's Basketball: Latin Davis, Jr., Darian Owens-White, George Spencer * Designates an individual with a 4.00 Term GPA Women's Basketball: Sadia Johnson, Jessica Murphy, Sara Ruhstorfer Men's Cross Country: Jay Benoit, Brennan Brothers, Kevin Salter Women's Cross Country: Haley Boccomino, Julianna Manserra, Ani Purcell Hannah Tas Men's Fencing: Matthew Braun, Carlo Martinez-Bernal, Nader Rayyan, Gustav Rossner Women's Fencing: Alyssa Hirsch, Alisa Kishta, Mycah Slade, Alex Wasag Football: Tyler Blaszczak, Ronny Brant II, Romello Brown, Dontae Burks, Will Butler, Dustin Carlin, Jake Carrizales, Anthony Clark, Dylan Donnelly, Corey Ester, DaVarie Halliburton, Taj Harper, Israel Helms, Luke Ketterman, Reagan Kropp, Keith Love, Devyn Manson, Adam McJunkin, DeOntay Moffett, Brent Murray, Deontre Nyengo, Justin Rau, King Alfred Sanders, Terry Sanders, Logan Smith, Braxton Southwell, Demetrius Stinson, Samson Tai, Trevor Van Tubbergen, Ray'Jon Williams-Jackson, D.J. Zezula Men's Golf: Austin Alexander, Joe Biscaro, Brett Boes, Jason Brandt, Carson McKinlay, Dexter Wilson FEDERAL Women's Golf: Brooke Busse, Chloe Guschewski 83% GRADUATION RATE

"With an 83 percent federal graduation rate, forty-six (46%) percent above a 3.5 and a record 32 student-athletes with a perfect 4.00 term GPA, the institution is proud of the work of these young men and women both inside, and outside, the classroom." ROB FOURNIER, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 11 A Basketball Journey Q&A With New York Knicks General Manager Scott Perry

by SHAWN WRIGHT A Detroit native, Perry was an All-Catholic and All- State performer at University of Detroit Jesuit High This story originally appeared in the fall 2017 School in 1981. Perry was a member of the Tartars edition of Wayne State magazine. basketball team for two seasons after transferring from the University of Oregon. He was an all Scott Perry remembers the exact moment he conference-caliber player and a team captain wanted to be a general manager. during his two seasons (1984-86) at WSU.

It was toward the end of the 1986 Wayne State We spoke with Perry about his time at WSU, University basketball season. The 22-year-old some of his favorite memories as a Tartar and Perry was in his senior year and approached by from his NBA executive career, and what he then-Coach Charlie Parker about his plans after hopes to accomplish as the Knicks’ GM. college. Parker asked if Perry ever thought about coaching, telling him he would be good in the role. WHAT DID WAYNE STATE MEAN TO YOU? Besides being able to play basketball, getting an “I told him I wanted to do something where I education was always important in my household. could use both my business acumen and love for My mom is a Wayne State graduate. She and my the sport,” says Perry, who graduated from WSU dad both went on to get law degrees. I had an with a bachelor’s in marketing. “And I told him older brother who had gone to Yale. that one day I would like to become a general manager of a professional sports franchise.” My dad was a former NFL football player and he always said to me, ‘You can’t plan on a professional On July 14, 2017, Perry’s dream came true. The sports career as a player. The odds are very small. "One of the things I will 53-year-old signed a five-year deal to become No matter how good you may make think you are, the New York Knicks’ GM. Perry paid his dues, it is not something you can plan for. Getting your always remember is my though. He has been with NBA teams for the past education, graduation and plotting the course that teammates and the coaches. 17 seasons. He spent parts of 12 seasons with way, you have much more control.’ I was able to do We made it to the NCAA the as vice president of basketball that at Wayne State. operations, director of player personnel and a Division II Elite Eight, which collegiate scout. During his tenure, the Pistons WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST was a great accomplishment. reached the Eastern Conference Finals six straight MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES YOU HAD times, made consecutive appearances in the NBA AT WAYNE STATE? At that time, we might have Finals and won the NBA title in 2004. One of the things I will always remember is been one of the best teams my teammates and the coaches. We made it Prior to the NBA, Perry did take his former to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, which was a that played at Wayne State, in coach’s advice and spent three seasons as head great accomplishment. At that time, we might terms of records and how far basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University have been one of the best teams that played at we went." and nine years as an assistant coach at the Wayne State, in terms of records and how far , University of California, we went. Berkeley and the University of Detroit Mercy.

12 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN A BASKETBALL JOURNEY And I’ll always remember the education I received at Wayne State. I thought that it was a very good and challenging school. I learned a lot. Those two things stand out – the association I made with teammates and the solid academic curriculum I experienced there.

HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO VISIT WAYNE STATE RECENTLY? IF SO, WHAT WAS YOUR IMPRESSION? Two summers ago, I got a call from (current WSU basketball) Coach David Greer. They were calling former captains from past teams to get someone to sponsor a seat in the film room, which I did. I thought it was a great way to give back to the school and the young people playing. I went down there to make my donation and Coach Greer showed me around the facility. I was impressed and I felt great pride and happiness to see how nice things looked on the campus.

AFTER BEING IN NBA FRONT OFFICES FOR 17 SEASONS – 12 OF THOSE WITH Scott Perry, General Manager for the New York Knicks THE DETROIT PISTONS – WHAT ARE YOUR BEST MEMORIES? HOW DID THOSE PREVIOUS ROLES daughter recently graduated from college, but There are so many great memories. It is hard to HELP PREPARE YOU TO BECOME THE there were times as she was growing up that single out a lot of them. If pressed to do so, there KNICKS’ GENERAL MANAGER? traveling or schedules caused me to miss some are probably a couple moments with the Pistons. The best thing about my 30-year journey getting event that was important and special to her in Number one would be meeting with here, including my college coaching days, is that her life. Duty called, but those were some of the when he was first getting ready to take over I didn’t skip any steps. If you track from when I more difficult times. the job as president of basketball operations. started as a coach and coming into the NBA as For a young guy who grew up in the city and a a scout, director of player personnel and so on, WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN longtime Pistons fan, to get an opportunity to I’ve sat in pretty much all of the chairs you can YOUR TIME WITH THE KNICKS? work for my hometown team … that was the sit in. Seeing all sides of an organization gives I’m going to be the very best Scott Perry that most memorable moment. you a better understanding, a better comfort I can be. I want to be a part of something that level of what is necessary and needs to be done can be special. Something people around the It started or continued there, however you want to lead an NBA franchise. I’ve developed both league and other disciplines can look at and to look at it. The break to get into the NBA after 13 a knowledge base and confidence inside of me say, ‘Hey, we like how they run their operations.’ years of collegiate coaching, to be able to come in that I can handle and do this type of job. If you We’re going to be professional, work hard, be on the ground floor and then four years later to work hard and you’re prepared, no matter what about the team and create a culture. Ultimately, get a championship ring … there is no greater you do, you give yourself a better chance to have I want to create a culture that is both sustaining feeling than to be at the top of your profession. some success. My journey throughout the NBA and conducive to winning. People may talk has definitely done that. about that, but you have to really work at it But that day on July 14 to hear [Knicks Executive and live it every day. If we can create a winning President] Steve Mills call me and say, ‘You’re the WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING environment and culture, from top to bottom, guy. It’s your job. We’re going to name you the ABOUT YOUR JOB? then I think those results will be positive. next general manager.’ That day held the most There is a lot to this job and I embrace so much wide-ranging emotions for me because it was the that comes with it. But the difficulty for me was culmination of so many things, both professionally time away from family. It’s maybe not talked and personally. It’s a moment I will never forget. about a lot, but it’s obviously part of the job. My

A BASKETBALL JOURNEY 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 13

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

NAME, SPORT(S), INDUCTION YEAR Michael J. Clark, Baseball, 1991 Casey (Hanes) Rammel, Softball, 2017 Thomas B. Adams, Football/Track, 1979 Shannon Clark (Maisano), Softball, 2013 Victor G. Hanson, Football/Contributor/Builder, 1980 Randall Ahern, Golf, 1986 Elmer Coleman, Track, 1983 James Hayes, Tennis, 2002 Alison (Allen) Ortega, Softball, 2018 William Collins, Baseball/Basketball/Football, 1984 John M. Hazely, Football/Baseball, 1983 Nick Allen, Cross Country, 2010 John K. Cotton, Football, 1981 Homer L. Heard, Track, 1997 Albert Ament, Basketball, 2001 David Croskey, Baseball, 2008 Neil Hick, Fencing, 2008 Mark “Doc” Andrews, Media, 2005 Frank Cudillo, Football, 1990 Chalmer G. Hixson, Athletic Director, 1983 Paul Andrews, Contributor/Builder, 1993 Pearly (Cunningham) Armstrong, Basketball, 1998 Elaina Hogle, Swimming, 2016 Keith Anleitner, Football, 2007 Jennifer (Daniel) Coleman, Softball, 2006 David L. Holmes, Basketball/Football/Track/ Scott Armstrong, Basketball, 2006 Istvan Danosi, Fencing, 1983 Athletic Director, 1976 Michaelene (Bachleda) Ruhl, Softball, 2003 Steve F. Danosi, Fencing, 1987 Michael G. Horn, Golf , 2001 Naif Baidoon, Baseball, 2007 Bruce P. Davis, Fencing, 1980 H. Grant Iler, Football/Basketball/Track, 1980 Erika Barczak, Diving, 2014 J. Kenneth Doherty, Track, 1977 Nick Ingrao, Swimming, 2012 Edwin C. Barnett, Wrestling, 1997 Leroy W. Dues, Track, 1977 Bob Jackson, Tennis, 2005 Harald Bauder, Fencing, 2003 George Duncan, Basketball, 1981 Paul J. Janas, Baseball, 1995 David Beauvais, Football/Track, 1978 Dante Dunn, Football, 2015 Lori (Januszkiewicz) Sweeney, Basketball, 1997 Cauli Bedran, Swimming, 2016 Craig Duppong, Football, 2010 Cass Jawor, Golf, 1995 Joique Bell, Football, 2016 Christian Erard, Swimming, 2011 Frank Jeney, Baseball, 2011 Gregory Benko, Fencing, 1990 Newman H. Ertell, Football/Basketball, 1977 Walter B. Jenkins, Football/Track, 1987 Frederick P. Bens, Football/Basketball, 1989 Otis Evans, Basketball, 2004 Amanda (Jennings) Pata, Softball, 2009 Sarah Berry, Softbal, 2014 Gina (Farkashazy) Weaver, Fencing, 1998 Astrid Johannesen, Swimming, 1988 Ettore C. Bianchi, Fencing, 1999 David C. Farris, Football, 1994 Art Johnson, Basketball, 2006 Gary M. Bice, Swimming, 1996 Sebastien Foka, Tennis, 2014 Monique Johnson, Basketball, 2008 Lowell E. Blanchard, Track/Football, 1988 Larry L. Fortner, Track, 1999 Paul Wesley Jones, Track, 1997 Bruno Blanco, Swimming, 2013 Sara Franklin, Swimming, 2017 Elisa Joris, Volleyball, 2012 Greg Brecht, Baseball, 2004 James A. Gardner, Rowing, 1982 Kelly Kashmerick, Softball, 2009 Wayne D. Brenkert, Football, 1988 Robert N. Gardner, Diving, 1989 Patricia A. Kent, Softball, 1995 Denise (Breslin) Gotham, Volleyball, 2001 Anna Garina, Fencing, 2013 Dustin Kingston, Hockey, 2010 Don Brown, Tennis, 2000 George Gembis, Football, 1977 John L. Kline, Basketball/Track, 1979 George R. Brown, Basketball/Track, 1983 Joseph G. Gembis, Football, 1980 Goetz H. Klopfer, Track, 1984 Noah Brown, Jr, Basketball/Administrator, 2012 Lisa C. Gentry, Basketball, 1998 Robert Kloss, Baseball, 2000 Pierre Brown, Football, 2008 Rodger George, Baseball, 2006 Carol (Krause) Lausman, Softball/Basketball, 2001 Richard B. Brown, Cross Country/Track, 1991 Susan (Gierschick) Kopins, Diving, 2000 Byron L. Krieger, Fencing, 1976 T. Richard “Dick” Brown, Football, 2006 Sharon Gill, Tennis, 2017 Jakub Krochmalski, Fencing, 2012 Gini Bruce, Softball/Basketball/Volleyball, 2004 Joe Gough, Football, 2005 Rodney C. Kropf, Contributor/Builder, 1995 Paul Butcher, Football, 1997 Cynthia Goyette, Swimming, 1985 Kris Krzyminski, Basketball, 2014 Richard R. Byas, Jr, Football, 1987 Jack H. Gregory, Golf, 1994 Robert F. Langas, Football/Basketball, 1993 Wesley C. Carlos, Football, 1998 Patty (Grudzinski) Gergics, Softball, 2005 Ryan LaPensee, Baseball, 2016 Mary E. Carney, Basketball, 1988 David Guerrera, Hockey, 2009 Steve Lee, Football, 2013 Nicholas Cherup, Football/Track, 1991 Robert Gunn, Basketball, 1985 Catherine Leix, Swimming, 2018 Cassie Chetosky, Diving, 2017 Angelo Gust, Baseball/Football, 1994 Marty Letzmann, Basketball, 2005 Andrew R. Clark, Swimming, 1976 Ron Hammye, Basketball Coach, 2004 John W. Lewis, Track, 1979

14 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES OF ALL TIME

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Russell Lightbody, Basketball/Football, 1978 William A. Prew, Swimming, 1977 Paula K. Sweeney, Fencing, 1978 Mark Limback, Baseball, 1999 Charles Primas, Basketball, 1976 Roxanne Szczesniak, Softball, 1996 Richard G. Lisabeth, Football, 1984 Fred L. Prime, Jr., Basketball/Track, 1989 Bela W. Szentivanyi, Fencing, 1984 Delonda Little, Basketball, 2005 Gordon A. Reck, Baseball, 1990 Elliot Tabron, Track, 2002 Joe Long, Football, 2018 Irvin D. Reid, WSU President/Contributor, 2011 Catherine (Tanzini) Colarossi, Tennis, 2001 Richard Lowry, Football, 2002 Josh Renel, Football, 2018 Ronald Teasley, Baseball/Basketball, 1986 Robert R. Luby, Football/Track, 1993 Jack Rice, Tennis/Baseball/Football John Telford, Track, 1978 Guy Lumsden, Swimming, 1981 Basketball, 1978 Bela de Tuscan, Fencing, 1982 David Lutz, Swimming, 2011 Therone Richardson, Basketball, 1991 Allan Tolmich, Track, 1976 Leo S. Maas, Swimming/Baseball, 1982 Elbert Richmond, Football/Basketball, 1986 Halina (Tomska) Papp, Swimming, 1989 Ken Madeja, Baseball, 2006 Mitch Ritter, Football/Contributor/Builder, 2010 Yasemin (Topcu) Block, Fencing, 2009 Gil Mains, Contributor/Builder, 1996 Donald Robinson, Track/Football, 1985 Christer Tour, Swimming, 2014 Rachelle (Malette) Christensen, Cross Country, 2015 Mary Rogers, Basketball, 2003 Donald K. Urban, Football/Wrestling/ Bruno Marana, Football, 1992 Cliff Russell, Media, 2007 Track Golf, 2017 Fred Martus, Basketball, 1992 Delbert W. Russell, Tennis, 1991 Brian VanGorder, Football, 2013 Donald Mason, Diving, 1998 Laurence E. Russell, Football/Golf, 1988 A.J. Vaughn, Football, 1985 Joel G. Mason, Football/Basketball, 1981 Robert Ryland, Tennis, 1991 Joseph Verellen, Cross Country, 2012 Bill Maul, Tennis/Basketball, 1987 Paola Sacchetti, Fencing, 2006 Shelly (Vickery) Siegel, Cross Country, 2009 Frank McBride, Track/Cross Country, 2002 Myron “Susie” Schecter, Basketball, 1980 Ebony Vincent, Basketball, 2014 Donald McClellan, Swimming, 1990 Dacia (Schileru) Clark, Diving, 2000 Norman G. Wann, Tennis/Football, 1986 Donald McElroy, Track, 1983 Jack Schlesinger, Tennis, 1981 Richard B. Watson, Fencing, 1977 John Miele, Baseball, 2008 Gerald (Jerry) Schnelker, Football/Track, 1996 Jon Weisman, Baseball, 2015 Lambros Milonas, Historian, 1996 Gary Schultz, Football, 2004 Leon Wheeler, Football/Basketball/Track, 1978 Bryan Morrow, Tennis, 2003 Allison Scruggs-Tookes, Tennis, 1993 Robert C. “Doc” White, Training, 1989 Frederick A. Mulhauser, Tennis/Athletic Director, 1990 W. Stanley Seitz, Track/Football, 1986 Leon F. Wingo, Track, 1999 Natalya Natyshak, Tennis, 2011 Andrey Seryy, Swimming, 2018 Robert F. Wingo, Track, 1982 Michael Newsted, Baseball, 2007 Jerry Sevick, Football/Basketball/Track, 1992 Michael Wiseman, Baseball, 2017 Courtney Noble, Softball, 2008 George B. Sherma, Business Manager, 1980 Frederick L. Wolcott, Baseball/Basketball, 1988 Dave Nowinski, Swimming, 2005 Doris Shimman, Swimming, 1985 Margaret Woodbridge, Swimming, 1982 Elizabeth A. O’Brien, Basketball/Tennis, 1996 Ernest Simon, Fencing, 2004 Christopher M. Wouters, Baseball, 1999 James K. O’Hara, Football/Wrestling, 1994 Edward Skowneski, Jr., Football, 1987 Lorenzo C. Wright, Track, 1976 Jeanne Omelenchuk, Speed Skating, 1979 Billy Smith, Track, 1984 Robert F. Wyman, Football, 1994 Ben J. Paolucci, Football, 1992 Jennifer (Smith) DenDooven, Softball, 2007 Molly Yetman, Softball, 2015 Rachel A. Parham, Volleyball, 1999 Mark H. Smith, Jr., Track, 1979 Jodi Young, Basketball, 2010 Charlie Parker, Basketball, 2001 Sean Smith, Swimming, 2015 David Zelmanski, Baseball, 1994 Jennifer Parks, Swimming, 1986 Robert Solomon, Basketball/Baseball, 1985 Slava Zingerman, Fencing, 2016 Janina (Parrott) Jacobs, Golf, 2000 Victor F. Spathelf, Track, 1981 Victor A. Zucco, Football/Track, 1990 Paul J. Pentecost, Athletic Publicity, 1989 Edward O. Spence, Track/Football, 1979 Irving Petross, Track, 1982 S. Gary Spicer, Sr., Contributor, 2018 Christ Petrouleas, Administrator, 2003 Ashley St.Andrew, Swimming, 2016 Gil A. Pezza, Fencing, 1993 Jean Ann Stanicek, Tennis, 1998 Kevin Ponticelli, Baseball/Football, 1994 Stephanie Stone, Basketball/Softball, 1993

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES OF ALL TIME 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN 15 Former basketball student-athlete Scott Armstrong signs the Centennial Cornerstone. A momento created out of the old Tartar/Warrior basketball floor (1965-2014).

Former women's basketball coach Linda Makowski (right) next to a photo when she coached, poses with her former player Stephanie Stone.

Former student-athletes are recognized during halftime of the game.

Former men's basketball coach Ron Hammye is interviewed by Comcast's Joe Abramson. Centennial Celebration of Champions On Saturday, January 20, 2018 Wayne State Athletics is hosted a celebration during the men's and women's basketball games against Northern Michigan honoring our 100-year history. Alumni, fans and supporters of WSU Athletics were in attendance. Former student-athlete Ben Bakken looks at an old basketball game program with his son. Women's Basketball Alumni Game 2017 We want to remind you of what is acceptable when dealing with our current and prospective student athletes. First, it is important to determine if you must follow the rules surrounding a Are You A representative of athletics interest. You are considered a “Representative of Athletics Interest” or “booster” if you: Booster? • Are or have been a member of any organization promoting Wayne State University Athletics. • Have ever made a donation to the Athletic Department or any booster organization. Want more information? • Have ever assisted in evaluating or recruiting prospects. Contact Kelsey Meyers • Have ever helped to arrange or have provided employment to enrolled student-athletes, Assistant Compliance Coordinator prospects, to their parents or relatives. 313.577.1366 • Participated in a Wayne State athletics program. [email protected] • Once you become a representative or athletics interests, you retain this status FOREVER. Please keep in mind, it is possible to jeopardize a student-athlete’s eligibility with just one act of kindness! Please ask before you act.

16 2018 WINTER WARRIOR WITHIN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS | COMPLIANCE CORNER W CLUB LEVELS Athletic Foundation Club* $10,000+ All-American Club* $5,000 - $9,999 MEMBER BENEFITS • Support a student-athlete’s education Director’s Club* $2,500 - $4,999 • Provide facility improvements • Warrior Within magazine Captain’s Club* $1,000 - 2,499 • Invitations to special events* Varsity Club* • Access pass to “W” Club hospitality tent/lounge* $500 - $999 • Access to VIP Parking* Green and Gold Club* • “W” Club auto window decal* $250 - $499 • Tax deduction Letterwinner’s Club * Only available at certain giving levels. $100 - $249 • All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent Friends of the Warriors allowed by law. $50 - $99 • Member benefits will start the monththe first gift is *VIP hospitality access at home football made and go through the proceeding 12 months and and basketball games. is renewable each year.

HOW TO DONATE • Call (313) 577-0241 to make a credit/debit card donation or WSU Payroll Deduction • Send donation form or check to: Director of Development, 5101 John C. Lodge, 101 Matthaei, Detroit, MI 48202 • Give to athletics online at WSUATHLETICS.COM NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID WARRIOR WITHIN DETROIT, MI 5101 John C. Lodge PERMIT NO. 3844 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202

1918 2018

The Wayne State University Athletics Department is celebrating 100 years. Thank you to our alumni, fans and supporters of WSU Athletics for being a part of our history.

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