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1‌...... Table of Contents 2...... Rowing Schedule QUICK FACTS 3...... Our University General Information 5...... Academics School University of Dayton 7...... Scholarships & Awards Location Dayton, Ohio 9...... Bernadette Marten Teeley Mailing Address 300 College Park 11...... Flyer Family Dayton, Ohio 45469-1238 Founded 1850 13...... Facilities Undergraduate Enrollment 7,800 15 ...... The Great Miami River Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic (Marianist) 17...... A-10 Championships Nickname Flyers 19...... Season in Review Colors Red (PMS 200) & Blue (PMS 288) 21...... Womens Rowing 2013 Conference Atlantic 10 Seniors President Dr. Daniel J. Curran 23...... Katelyn Reynolds VP/Director of Athletics Tim Wabler 24...... Haley Murrell Faculty Representative Michael O’Hare, PhD 25...... McKay Rehwinkel Facilities DBC Boathouse, Miami River 26...... Julie Wittmann ROWING TEAM INFORMATION 27...... Susie Klimowicz Head Coach Michael Wenker Juniors Alma Mater Skidmore College 28...... Meghan Harden Seasons at UD Fourth 29...... Allison Martie Email [email protected] 30...... Caitlin Ferris Assistant Coach Helen Tilghman 31...... Mary Willard Rowing Office Phone (937) 229-3371 32...... Emma Toker Athletics Communication INFORMATION 33...... Meghan Casey Women’s Rowing Contact Krystal Warren Warren’s Email [email protected] Sophomores Warren’s Office (937) 229-5240 34...... Alex Anain Office Fax (937) 229-4461 35...... Allie Rogers Website www.daytonflyers.com 36...... Erin Mohney Mailing Address 37...... Rachel Hock University of Dayton / Athletics Communication Office Freshmen 300 College Park / Dayton, OH 45469-1238 38...... Victoria Singleton 38...... Wendy Lillystone 39...... Stephanie Whitlock 39...... Madison Little 40...... Marissa Cody 40...... Chloe Hollinden ROWING SCHEDULE 2013 -14 41...... Kate Buss 41...... Danielle Foust DATE meet tIME LOCATION 42...... Madison Doty Saturday. Oct 26, 2013 HEAD OF THE EAGLE TBA Indianpolis, IN 42...... Grace Hagan 43...... Rosie Perez Sunday. Nov 2, 2013 INDIANA TBA Bloomington, IN 43...... Kayla Contardi Saturday. Mar 15, 2014 CARDINAL OAK RIDGE INVITE TBA Oak Ridge,TN 44...... Katy Speed 45...... Head Coach: Michael Wenker Sunday. Mar 16, 2014 CARDINAL OAK RIDGE INVITE TBA Oak Ridge, TN 46...... Assistant Coah: Helen Tilghman Saturday. Mar 29, 2014 DUQUESNE & INDIANA TBA Bloomington, IN Sunday. Apr 6, 2014 OCCOQUAN SPRINT TBA Fairfax, VA Saturday. Apr19, 2014 SIRA TBA Oak Ridge, TN Sunday. Apr 20, 2014 SIRA TBA Oak Ridge, TN CREDITS Sunday. May 4, 2014 ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONSHIP TBA Fairfax, VA The 2013 University of Dayton Women’s Rowing Media Guide is a publication by the University of Dayton Friday. May 9, 2014 DAD VAIL REGATTA TBA Philadelphia, PA Athletics Oommunication Office. Content was written and produced by Gianina Alagia. Additional assistance by Krystal Warren, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations, Connor Peck and Shane Saturday. May 10, 2014 DAD VAIL REGATTA TBA Philadelphia, PA Jabir. Photography by Erik Schelkun/Elsestar Images and UD Archives. Cover designed by Gianina Alagia. 2 - 2013 -14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 2013-14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON WOMEN’S ROWING SECTION NAME OUR UNIVERSITY The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research institution that attracts top-notch students and athletes educated to be leaders.

FIRST-RATE ACADEMICS The University of Dayton is ranked as a top-tier national university and one of the best Catholic universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue.

The University of Dayton is ranked at 115 in a five-way tie. The magazine also listed the University of Dayton among its “A+ Schools for B Students.” This is the third year in a row the University of Dayton made this list of schools the magazine says deserve a closer look.

In other recent rankings, The Princeton Review’s 2013 edition of The Best 377 Colleges lists the University of Dayton as one of the top institutions for undergraduate education in the country, noting that UD takes the Marianist values of “intense education, strong community and deep faithfulness and wraps (them) into a fun place to be.” The University of Dayton ranked 10th in the nation in the category, “Their Students Love These Colleges, and in the top 20 (16th) for “Happiest Students.”

The University of Dayton also is recognized nationally for its innovative programs for student entrepreneurs. The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine have ranked the entrepreneurship program as one of the top-20 programs in the nation the past seven years.

Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of legal writing programs listed the University of Dayton School of Law 21st in the nation.

4 - 2013 -14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 2013-14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON WOMEN’S ROWING SECTION NAME OUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRESS IN THE CLASSROOM The University of Dayton rowing team received the 2012 Academic Progress Rate (APR) public recognition award for the sixth consectuive year.

Each year, the NCAA tracks the classroom performance of student-athletes on every Divi- sion I team through the annual scorecard of academic achievement, known as APR. The score measures eligibility and retention each semester or quarter and provides a clear pic- ture of the academic culture in each sport.

This announcement is part of the overall Division I academic reform effort and is intended to highlight teams that demonstrate a commitment to academic progress and retention of student-athletes by achieving the top APRs within their respective sports.

A-10 COMMISSIONER’S HONOR ROLL The University of Dayton Division of Athletics placed 116 student-athletes on the Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll during the Spring 2013 semes- “Academics is at the forefront of our mission as a ter, as announced by conference officials. conference and something our membership puts a high value on. These numbers demonstrate a commitment by our To be listed on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll, a student-athlete in an Atlantic 10-spon- institutions to that academic success.” sored sport must have a 3.5 GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale) during the specified semester. -A-10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade Freshmen are eligible to receive the award.

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SADIE WONDERS AWARDED 2013 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP BY ATLANTIC 10

Wonders was a senior rower for the University of Dayton women’s rowing team and a leader for the Flyers for four seasons. Named UD’s White Allen Most Valuable Rower in 2012-13, the Bronson, Mich. native was a two-time All-Academic honoree for the Atlantic 10 and a stalwart for the Dayton squad.

She has been a four-time A-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll member, a four-time Dean’s List student, and the recipient of a Dayton Scholar-Athlete Award all four years at Dayton. As a freshman, Wonders was named the Most Outstanding Novice for the Flyers.

She received $5,000 to contribute to her graduate education. Wonders performed with distinction both in the classroom and in their respective sports throughout her career, while demonstrating exemplary conduct in the community.

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ROAD TO SUCCESS Bernadette Marten Teeley came to the University of Dayton on an academic scholarship, and was introduced to rowing her freshman year, a moment that changed the rest of her life.

The Fortville, Ind. native chose UD because it was a top-tier Catholic university in the Midwest, and it didn’t hurt that both her parents were Dayton alums. The Flyer rowing program made an impact on Marten Teeley that resounds with her still to this day. She married Brendan Teeley, also a collegiate rower. She is the Executive Director of the Indianapolis Rowing Center and was recently appointed to the U.S. Rowing Masters Committee.

Marten rowed four years at UD – three seasons when it was still a club sport – and competed as a varsity athlete for one season as a Flyer. A two-time Collegiate Rowing Coaches As- sociation All-American, Marten led UD to a third-place Atlantic 10 finish in 2000.

After earning her degree from UD, Marten Teeley went to graduate school at the University of Michigan where she completed her collegiate rowing career, helping the Wolverines to a third-place team finish at the NCAA championships.

She received her graduate degree and then joined the U.S. Na- tional Team. Marten was a member of the U.S. Women’s Eight boat that won the gold medal at the 2002 FISA World Rowing Championships in Spain. :: University of Dayton 2000 graduate Not only a leader in her sport, Marten was the first of 11 Uni- versity of Dayton student-athletes named an Atlantic 10 Stu- :: Executive Director of the Indianapolis Rowing Center dent-Athlete of the Year in their respective sport, and she was :: Appointed to U.S. Rowing’s Masters Committee named the overall A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year in 2000. :: 2008 Inductee – University of Dayton Athletics Hall of Fame

10 - 2013 -14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 2013-14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON WOMEN’S ROWING SECTION NAME FLYER FAMILY WE ARE FLYERS. WE ARE FAMILY. ROWING IS THE BOND THAT LINKS US TOGETHER. ONE COMMON GOAL TO SUCEED. FLY-ER (FLI-ER) FAM-IL-Y (FAM-UH-LEE) 1. To rise above the competition. 1. A group of people who share 2. One that has wings. common attitudes, interests, or goals. 3. To know no limits.

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WHERE THEY TRAIN

THE DBC BOATHOUSE FRERICKS CENTER RACING VENUE The boathouse received a new floor and boat racks in February The UD Women’s Rowing team trains in the winter at the Frericks UD hosts sprints at Eastwook Lake MetroPark, a Five Rivers Me- 2012. The whole project came together in large part due to a Center. The refurbished facility benefits more than 350 Flyers troParks managed site. The 1850m buoyed course provides spec- private donation. student-athletes. By adding the additional practice space, UD tacular viewing of the entire race from the finish line area. teams gain flexibility to train and practice. The improved facilities decreases injuries, lessens travel time for the student-athletes and serve as a great recruiting tool for the Flyers.

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UD Women's Rowing Team trains at the DBC Boathouse located at 3500 E. River Road in THE GREAT MIAMI RIVER Moraine, Ohio. It showcases three miles of water on a nice stretch of the Great Miami River.

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The University of Dayton women's rowing team competed at the 2013 Atlantic 10 Championships on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, N.J. placing 4th in the Varsity-8 Finals.

In the first qualifying race of the day, the varsity-8 boats finished 3rd in both Heat 1 and Heat 2. The 1B race saw the Flyers finish just behind George Washington and Duquesne with a time of 7:06.57. In the 2A race, Dayton finished only three seconds behind the leader with a time of 7:20.75.The varsity-4 team also took 3rd in their heat, coming in at 8:36.13. In the Varsity-8 Finals, Dayton was in Lane 6 and finished in 4th place by posting a time of 7:16.37. The Second Varsity-8 Finals started off with Dayton in Lane 1 and took 6th place with a time of 8:57.36. The Varsity-4 Final saw another 6th place finish for the Flyers as UD recorded a time of 9:18.98. In Dayton's final race of the day, the novice-4 team took second place with a time of 9:07.56.

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Head coach Mike Wenker had high expectations for both his varsity 8+ and varsity 4+ boats entering the school year, but it was the dedication and work ethic that re- ally surprised him throughout the season.

There were a number of competitive races and strong showings by the Flyers this season. Here are some of the highlights:

:: Finished fourth at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Varsity 8+

:: Novice 4+ team finished second overall at the Atlantic 10 Championships

:: Advanced to finals in Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, finished second in all four heats of Day 1

:: Highlighted the Knecht Cup with a third place finish in the Grand Finale for Varsity 4+ “I am most pleased with the progress the team made from the beginning of the season to May. The team’s drive and passion kept us focused on the :: Finished second in Varsity 8+ race and third in Novice 8+ race at Mari- rowing and how each team could gain a little more speed.” etta Invitational -Head Coach Michael Wenker :: Took first place at Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite in Varsity 8+ heat, defeating the likes of Kansas and Eastern Michigan. Finished second in the finals.

:: Finished first overall in three different events at Head of the Hidden Dragon race in Cincinnati, including Varsity 8+, Novice 8+, and Varsity 4+.

:: Varsity 4+ takes first place at Head of Ohio race in Pittsburgh to open fall season

The Dayton women’s rowing team managed to produce at each and every event and that was thanks in large part to the veteran leadership and experience of the senior class. The Flyers had six in this year’s class: Ali Girten, Beth Eckstein, Kerri Kramer, Lauren Jabir, Molly Chipman, and Sadie Wonders.

They had a big impact,” said Wenker. “The seniors are one of the most successful classes we had on the water and in the classroom. I wish the seniors all the best.” Dayton had the most All-Academic performers in the Atlantic 10 conference with seniors Lauren Jabir and Sadie Wonders, and junior Haley Murrell all being recognized. As far as performance accolades in the A-10, senior Molly Chipman was named first team All-Conference in the A-10 for her efforts on the water.

The team awards were given out at the banquet in April by Coach Wenker. Wonders was named the White Allen Most Outstanding Rower in 2013. Chipman was named Most Improved Rower for the second time in the past three seasons. Allie Rogers earned the Outstanding Novice Rower honor as a freshman. Kerri Kramer wrapped- up the awards by winning the Competitors Cup for Dayton.

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KATELYN REYNOLDS | Senior HALEY MURRELL | Senior biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Reynolds was a member of the Varsity 8+ boat that won the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite. Murrell was a member of the V8+ boat that finished with the fastest time in the Cardinal She also raced in the Varsity 8+ boat for The Knecht Cup and helped the Flyers’ Varsity Oak Ridge Invite. She raced in the same boat at The Knecht Cup as well as the A-10 8+ boat place fourth in the A-10 Championship. At the Dad Vail Regatta, Reynolds again Championships. Her boat placed fourth in the final of the latter event. At the Dad Vail helped the Varsity 8+ boat, this time guiding it to its first grand finals in school history. Regatta, she led her team to a fifth place finish in the 21 Women’s Varsity Heavyweight 2011-12 Eight final. Reynolds was busy as a sophomore, participating in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, the 2011-12 Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Cham- Murrell was busy as a sophomore, participating in the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite, the pionships, she helped lead her V8+ boat to a third place finish in the Final. Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Cham- 2010-11 pionships, she helped lead her 2V8+ boat to a fifth place finish. As a freshman, Reynolds participated in the Atlantic 10 Championships as a member 2010-11 of the 2V8+ boat placing sixth. At the Dad Vail Regatta, she helped the Novice 8+ boat As a freshman, Murrell helped the Flyers 2V8+ boat to a sixth place finish at the A-10 place fourth in the Grand Final. She also particpated in the Occoquan Sprints in D.C. Championships. She guided the Novice 8+ boat to a fourth place finish in the Grand Fi- where she helped the Novice 8+ and the Novice 4+ boats to first place finishes. nals of the Dad Vail Regatta. She also particpated in the Occoquan Sprints in D.C. where High School she helped the Novice 8+ and the Novice 4+ boats to first place finishes. Katelyn participated in badminton, gymnastics, tennis, ultimate frisbee and theater cast High School Murrell attended Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, Ohio. She rowed all four years and raced in the lightweight 4 at the SRAA Nationals Regatta her sophomore and junior years personal personal and in the Varsity 8 her senior year. As a junior her lightweight 4 boat placed third at

DAUGHTER OF: Kevin and Jen DAUGHTER OF: Charles and Reynolds Andra Murrell HOMETOWN: Brookfield, Il HOMETOWN: Toledo, OH BIRTHDAY: June 10, 1992 BIRTHDAY: May 25, 1992 Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Dietetics/Nutrition and Fitness

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McKAY REHWINKEL| Senior JULIE WITTMANN | Senior biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Rehwinkel was a member of the V8+ boat that finished with the fastest time in the Cardi- Wittmann was a member of the 2V8+ boat in the 2012-13 season. Her boats tallied fin- nal Oak Ridge Invite. She raced in the same boat in The Knecht Cup as well as the A-10 ishes of fifth place in the Petite Final of the Knecht Cup, fifth place in the 2V8+ final of the Championships. Her boat finished fourth in the final of the latter event. At the Dad Vail A-10 Championships and fourth place in the 10 Women’s JV Heavyweight Eight Final of Regatta, she led her team to a fifth place finish in the 21 Women’s Varsity Heavyweight the Dad Vail Regatta. She is currently the captain of the team. Eight Final. 2011-12 2011-12 During her sophomore campaign, Wittmann competed in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, In her sophomore campaign, Rehwinkel competed in the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite the the Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Cham- Championships she was a member of the 2V8+ boat that placed fifth in the Final. pionships, she helped her 2V8+ boat capture a fifth place finish. 2010-11 2010-11 As a freshman, Wittmann participated in the A-10 Championships as a member of the As a freshman, Rehwinkel raced in the 2V8+ boat placing sixth for the Flyers at the A-10 2V8+ boat placing sixth. At the Dad Vail Regatta, she led the Novice 8+ boat to a fourth Championships. At the Dad Vail Regatta, she helped her Novice 8+ boat to a fourth place finish in the Grand Final. She also particpated in the Occoquan Sprints in D.C. place finish in the Grand Finals. She also particpated in the Occoquan Sprints in D.C. where she helped the Novice 8+ and the 2Novice 4+ boats to first place finishes. where she helped the Novice 8+ and the Novice 4+ boats to first place finishes. HIGH SCHOOL High School Wittmann was a 4 year varisity rower. McKay competed in rowing and lacrosse. She was an International Baccalaureate. personal personal

DAUGHTER OF: Gary and Alyson DAUGHTER OF: John and Jane Rehwinkel Wittmann HOMETOWN: Edinburgh, Scotland HOMETOWN: Dayton, OH BIRTHDAY: January 9, 1992 BIRTHDAY: October 10, 1991 Major: Nuttition and Fitness Major: Middle Childhood Education

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SUSIE KLIMOWICZ| Senior MEGHAN HARDEN | Junior biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 At the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite and the Indiana University Scrimmage, Klimowicz was Harden was part of the boat that won first place in the women’s Varsity 8+ at the Head a member of the 2V8+ boat. She participated in both the 2V4+ and 2V8+ competi- of the Hidden Dragon, second place in the women’s Varsity 8+ at the Head of the Ohio tions at The Knecht Cup, where the 2V8+ boat placed fifth in the Petite Final. At the A-10 and in the women’s Varsity 4+ at the Head of the Hidden Dragon, and third place in Championships, her Varsity 4+ boat finished sixth in the final. Her 2V8+ boat finished the women’s Varsity 4+ at the Knecht Cup. Harden was also part of the Varsity 8+ boat fourth in the final of the Dad Vail Regatta. She is currently the captain of the team. that advanced to the grand finals at the Dad Vail Regatta in May 2013 for the first time in 2011-12 program history. Klimowicz competed in nearly every one of the Flyers’ regattas. These included the 2011-12 Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite, the Marietta Invite, Buffalo, and the Knecht Cup. At the A-10 As a freshman, Harden was a coxswain for the Flyers in every meet they participated in. Championships, her Varsity 4+ boat finished sixth in the final. This included the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, the Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, The Knecht 2010-11 Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. In the A-10 Championships, Harden and her Varsity 4+ As a freshman, Klimowicz competed in the 2V8+ races placing sixth at the A-10 Champi- boat finished sixth in the final. onships. At the Dad Vail Regatta, she helped her Novice 8+ boat finish in fourth place in High School the Grand Final. She also particpated in the Occoquan Sprints in D.C. where she helped Harden was a three-year letter recipient in rowing, and field hockey, and one year letter the Novice 8+ and the 2Novice 4+ boats to first place finishes. recipient in track. She was captain of her field hockey team her senior year. Harden was High School student-body vice president and a member of National Honor Society. Susie was a cross country state qualifier and Most Valuable Runner. She also participat- personal personal

DAUGHTER OF: Greg and Kristi DAUGHTER OF: Thomas and Gael Klimowicz Harden HOMETOWN: Whitehall, MI HOMETOWN: Calverton, NY BIRTHDAY: August 19,1992 BIRTHDAY: May 15, 1993 Major: Chemistry Major: Psychology

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ALLISON MARTIE| Junior CAITLIN FERRIS| Junior biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Martie raced in the 2V8+ boat at the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite and the Indiana Univer- Ferris was the coxswain in the Novice 8+ boat at the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite. At The sity Scrimmage. She led the Flyers to a fifth place finish in the Petite Final of The Knecht Knecht Cup, she sat in the same position for the Novice 8+ boat as well as the 2V4+ Cup. With Martie in the boat, Dayton’s 2V8+ boat finished 6th in the finals of the A-10 boat. At the A-10 Championships, she guided the Flyers to a sixth place finish in the Var- Championships and second at the Dad Vail Regatta. sity 4+ competition along with second place in the Novice 4+ competition. Her Novice 2011-12 8+ boat qualified for the semifinals at the Dad Vail Regatta. As a freshman, Martie participated in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, the Marietta Re- 2011-12 gatta, Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Championships, As a freshman, Ferris participated in the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invite, the Knecht Cup, and her boat finished fourth in the Varsity 4+ B Final. the races in Buffalo. high school High School Martie was Captain of her high school softball team. She was a 2011 All-District Honor- She rowed for Saint Louis Rowing Club for three years: rowing one year for novice and able Mention and 2011 All-Ohio Capital Conference Second Team. She was a member two years for varsity as both a starboard and port rower. She competed in many differ- of the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society. ent regattas such as the Head of the Hooch, Hoover Invitational, St Louis Sprints, and Midwest Sprints.

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DAUGHTER OF: Dennis and Vicky DAUGHTER OF: Jim and Mary Martie Ferris HOMETOWN: Pataskala, OH HOMETOWN: St. Charles, MO BIRTHDAY: October 25, 1992 BIRTHDAY: February 22, 1993 Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: Criminal Justice

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MARY WILLARD | Junior EMMA TOKAR| Junior biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Willard was a member of the Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. She com- Tokar competed in the 2V8+ boat for the Flyers at the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite and the peted in the 2V8+ races in 2012-13, highlighted by a second place finish at the Indiana University Scrimmage. Emma was a member of 2V8+ boats that finished 5th in Dad Vail Regatta. the Petite Final of the Knecht Cup, 6th at the A-10 Championships, and second at the Dad Vail Regatta. 2011-12 2011-12 Willard was awarded the Outstanding Novice Rower Award. She competed in As a freshman, Tokar participated in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, the Marietta Regatta, the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, the Marietta Regatta, Buffalo, and the Dad Vail Buffalo, The Knecht Cup, and the Dad Vail Regatta. At the A-10 Championships, she Regatta. At the A-10 Championships, she was a member of the 2V8+ boat that helped lead the Flyers’ Varsity 4+ boat to a sixth place finish in the Final. placed fifth in the Final. High School High School Emma participated in track as a thrower for three years and played one year of lacrosse Mary ran track and played basketball in high school. at Zionsville Community High School. She was in the marching band for five years. She was a member of National Honor Society and was the recipient of the sportsmanship award in track and field.

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DAUGHTER OF: Dave and Theresa DAUGHTER OF: Steve and Sarah Willard Tokar HOMETOWN: Westfield, IN HOMETOWN: Zionsville, IN BIRTHDAY: October 9, 1992 BIRTHDAY: October 3, 1992 Major: Exercise Physiology Major: Pre-Medicine

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MEGHAN CASEY | Junior ALEX ANAIN | Sophomore biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Casey raced in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite as a member of the 2V8+ boat. Anain competed in the Novice 8+ races for the much of the 2012-13 cam- At the A-10 Championships, she rowed in the Novice 4+ boat that placed paign, but helped guide the Second Varsity 8+ boat to a sixth place finish at second in the final. Her Novice 8+ boat made it to the semifinals at the Aber- the A-10 Championships. Her Novice 8+ boat qualified for the semifinals at deen Dad Vail Regatta. the Dad Vail Regatta.

High School High School Casey rowed in high school and had the fastest 2K time on her team. She also Anain rowed and played lacrosse in high school. Her freshman year she was received the Mallet Award. Her team’s JV eight won nationals in 2006 and awarded the Most Improved Player award. 2009.

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DAUGHTER OF: Patrick Casey DAUGHTER OF: Joseph and Karen and Dorothy Sullivan Anain HOMETOWN: Toledo, OH HOMETOWN: Williamsville, NY BIRTHDAY: October 24, 1992 BIRTHDAY: February 13, 1994 Major: Pre-Medicine Major: Pre-Medicine

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ALLIE ROGERS | Sophomore ERIN MOHNEY | Sophomore biography biography 2012-13 2012-13 Rogers was named Outstanding Novice Rower for the Flyers. She raced in the Novice 8+ During her first year on the squad, Mohney participated in the Cardinal Oak boat at the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite, but made it in the 2V8+ boat for The Knecht Cup, Ridge Invite and The Knecht Cup in the Novice 8+ boat. At the A-10 Champi- where her team finished fifth in the Petite Final. In the A-10 Championships, Rogers was a onships, she helped the Flyers’ 2V8+ boat to a sixth place finish. As a mem- member of the Varsity 8+ boat that placed fourth in the final. At the Dad Vail Regatta, she helped lead her team to a fifth place finish in the 21 Women’s Varsity Heavyweight Eight Final. ber of the Novice 8+ boat at the Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, her team quali- High School fied for the semifinals. Rogers ran track and cross country in high school. Her cross country team was Sectional Champs in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and placed 11th in State in 2008 and 10th in State in 2010. High School In track, her team won the 4x800 qualifiers in 2009 and 2012 track seasons. Individually in In high school Mohney received the West Shore Conference Scholar Athlete cross country Rogers was named to the All Sectionals team in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and was a State Participant 2008, 2011. She received the All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference Award for the 2011-2012 season. Academic Award in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and Most Improved Award in 2008. In 2010 Rog- ers won her team’s Mental Attitude Award, and the Steve McIntyre and Co-Captain Awards 2011. In track Rogers was a participant in the 1600 m regionals in 2009, a 800 m regional participant in 2012, and received the All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference Academic Award 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, as well as the Co-Captain Award in 2012. personal personal

DAUGHTER OF: Clark and Julie DAUGHTER OF: Eric and Rogers Catherine Mohney HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN HOMETOWN: Bay Village, Ohio BIRTHDAY: May 18, 1994 BIRTHDAY: March 5, 1994 Major: Education Major: Business

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High School Singleton was a member of the National Honor Society, and was also named to the High Honor Roll and was awarded the Class Academic Award. She played basketball in high school for two years, and was in show choir for three years.

personal DAUGHTER OF: John and BIRTHDAY: July 8,1994 Sophomore Jeanne Singleton Major: Pre-Medicine RACHEL HOCK | HOMETOWN: Carmel, IN biography 2012-13 Hock participated in the Cardinal Oak Ridge Invite and The Knecht Cup, both as a member of the Novice 8+ boat. Then, after racing in the sixth place Varsity 4+ boat at the A-10 Championship, she helped the Flyers’ Novice 8+ Freshman team to a fourth place finish in the Dad Vail Regatta. WENDY LILLYSTONE |

High School Played field hockey for two years and also rowed for the Greater Dayton biography Rowing Association…took part in the 2011 U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals in the Women’s Quad race, taking 20th in the nation…also a member of National High School Honor Society and the German National Honor Society. Lillystone was a three year varsity skier in high school, and also played club soccer, where she was a captain. She was also named to the honor roll all four years of high school.

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DAUGHTER OF: Robert and Krista Hock HOMETOWN: Kettering, Ohio BIRTHDAY: August 3, 1994 Major: Civil Engineering personal DAUGHTER OF: Marty and BIRTHDAY: March 1, 1995 Jeannie Lillyston Major: Pre-Medicine HOMETOWN: Royal Oak, MI

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High School High School Whitlock attended Rome High School in Rome, Georgia for her Cody was a three sport athlete in high school, playing volleyball, first three years of high school where she was on the swim team. basketball, and tennis. She was a captain of her basketball team, and was also named to the All-State academic team in both basketball and tennis.

personal personal DAUGHTER OF: Jeff and BIRTHDAY: October 15, 1993 DAUGHTER OF: Richard and BIRTHDAY: July 7, 1994 Jeniffer Whitlock Major: Undecided Sharon Cody Major: Pre-Medicine HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OH HOMETOWN: Dubuque, IN

MADISON LITTLE |Freshman CHLOE HOLLINDEN |Freshman

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personal personal DAUGHTER OF: Kevin and BIRTHDAY: November 8, 1994 DAUGHTER OF: Kent and Diane BIRTHDAY: September 29, 1995 Karen Little Major: Entrepeneurship Hollinden Major: Pre-Medicine HOMETOWN: Fort Thomas,KY HOMETOWN: Greenwood, IN

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High School Buss played four years of both field hockey and lacrosse. She was a state championship runner-up, as well as a team MVP in field hockey. In lacrosse she was a state champion ans was awarded the sportsmanship award twice.

personal personal DAUGHTER OF: Steve and BIRTHDAY: October 26, 1994 DAUGHTER OF: John and BIRTHDAY: November 1, 1994 Pam Buss Major: Civil Engineering Barbara Doty Major: Biology and Psychology HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OH

DANIELLE FOUST |Freshman GRACE HAGAN |Freshman

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High School Foust was a three sport athlete in high school, playing basketball, soccer, and running cross country for two years.

personal personal DAUGHTER OF: Dan and Kris BIRTHDAY: March 16, 1995 DAUGHTER OF: Mary Beth BIRTHDAY: May, 3, 1995 Foust Major: Human Rights Studies Higgins Major: English HOMETOWN: Rives Junction, MI HOMETOWN: Hershey, PA

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personal personal DAUGHTER OF: Ramon Perez BIRTHDAY: February 17, 1995 DAUGHTER OF: Michael BIRTHDAY: October 2, 1994 and Monica Burnett Major: Psychology and Laura Speed Major: International Studies HOMETOWN: Sunnyvale, CA HOMETOWN: Cincinnati, OH

KAYLA CONTARDI |Freshman

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personal DAUGHTER OF: Jeff and Noel BIRTHDAY: June, 6, 1995 Contardi Major: Pre-Physical Therapy HOMETOWN: Midland, MI

44 - 2013 -14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT. 2013-14 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON WOMEN’S ROWING COACHING STAFF COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH MICHAEL WENKER ASSISTANT COACH HELEN TILGHMAN

Helen Tilghman joined the University of Dayton rowing staff as an intern in August of 2013, and her top responsibility will be serving as the novice coach. She will coordinate walk-on tryouts and coach new student-athletes.

“Dayton rowing is such an up-and-coming program. There is a lot of energy for the program from the administration and the community. This is a great spot for me to be in the growing world of college rowing,” said Tilghman. “I want to create an environment for our student-athletes to appreciate the rowing experience that I very much enjoyed.”

Tilghman, a native of Seattle, has coached at all levels, and 2011 ATLANTIC 10 COACH OF THE YEAR comes to the Flyers from Seattle University where she was an assistant coach for the women’s Entering his fourth season at the helm of the Day- A native of Cincinnati, Wenker previously served varsity program. ton women’s rowing program, Michael Wenker as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s row- has established the Flyers as a national competitor. ing programs at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. There, he assisted with all aspects of the program. “We are very excited to have Helen join us,” said Head Coach Mike Wenker. “With her experience Wenker earned the 2011 Atlantic 10 Coach of the and knowledge she will be a big asset to the team.” Year after leading Dayton’s Varsity 8 to the confer- Wenker acted as the varsity women’s coach for the ence championship. At the 2011 A-10 Champi- Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club from 2000-07, after She started working with the Dayton Boat Club during the summer of 2013 as a varsity coach. She onship, Dayton’s Varsity 8 not only won, but set working with the novice squad in 2000. As head was head coach at the Montlake Rowing Club and the master’s coach for the Lake Union Crew, a conference record winning the event by 12.25 coach, Wenker led the team to three gold medals both in Seattle. She served as a coaching intern for the Craftsbury Schuling Center in Craftsbury, seconds, eclipsing the previous mark of 12.0 sec- at the USRowing Youth Invitational from 2002-03. Vt. Tilghman also served as a varsity girl’s assistant coach and master’s head coach with the Mt. onds. The Flyers finished with a time of 7:52.20. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center in Seattle. After graduating college, Wenker was assistant The Dayton Women’s Varsity 8 was voted the coach of the Saratoga Rowing Association, where Tilghman received a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of Washington in 2012, week’s Crew of the Week on Row2k.com for their he instructed new athletes in the fundamentals and followed that with a master of education degree in intercollegiate athletic leadership in 2013, winning their first ever Atlantic 10 Championship. of rowing. He completed his bachelor’s degree also from Washington. in economics from Skidmore College in 1998. Three Dayton Flyer earned spots on the 2013 At- lantic 10 Women’s Rowing All-Academic team, the During her time at Washington she served as an NCAA Convention delegate in 2013, was commo- most selections in the conference. In addition, UD dore of the Washington Varsity Boat Club and was an NCAA Career in Sports Forum participant in had two A-10 All-Conference selections as well. 2011.

Prior to his arrival at UD, Wenker was an assis- She is a member of Pi Lambda Theta, the national honor society of educators, and was also tant coach for two seasons at the West Virginia awarded Washington’s 2012 Faculty Merit Award in intercollegiate athletic leadership. University. He is responsible for the oversight of the entire Flyer women’s rowing program.

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