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General Information Name Ramapo College of Location Mahwah, NJ Founded 1969 President Dr. Peter Mercer Director of Athletics Michael J. Ricciardi Associate Athletic Director Kathleen Finnegan Assistant Athletic Directors Paul Lizzo, Ben Allen Nickname Roadrunners Colors Maroon and Black Affiliation NCAA Division III, ECAC Conference New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Track and Field Information Head Coach Mike Jackson Alma Mater Northeastern, 2004 Office Phone 201.684.7090 Office Fax 201.684.7958 E-Mail [email protected] Assistant Coaches Richard Carlin, Branko Miric Gina Baker, Eamon O’Brien, Kirk Roberts Athletic Department Main Phone 201.684.7674 Main Fax 201.684.7958 Director of Sports Information Rachel L. Pinton Office Phone 201.684.7679 Office Fax 201.684.7920 E-Mail [email protected] Assistant Sports Information Kate Levin Office Phone 201.684.6293 E-Mail [email protected] Athletic Trainer Megan Priddy Office Phone 201.684.7913 Office Fax 201.684.6261 E-Mail [email protected] Athletic Trainer Luis Pomales Office Phone 201.684.7676 Office Fax 201.684.6261 E-Mail [email protected] Ram RamapoapoCollegeofNJ College of NJ

Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top public universities (master’s) in the region, Ramapo College of New Jersey is sometimes mistaken for a private col- lege. This is, in part, due to its unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its size of approximately 5,700 students, and its pastoral setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border.

Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include nursing and social work. In addition, Ramapo College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. The College also offers three graduate programs as well as articulated programs with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and New York Chiropractic College.

Undergraduate students choose to concentrate their studies in one of five schools with more than 700 course offerings and 40 academic programs. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty.

The College’s mission is focused on the four “pillars” of a Ramapo education: interna- tional, intercultural, interdisciplinary and experiential, all of which are incorporated throughout the curriculum and extracurriculum. The international mission is further accomplished through a wide range of study abroad and student exchange links with institutions all over the world through the New Jersey State Consortium for International Studies (NJSCIS). Additional experiential programs include internships, co-op, and service learning.

A campus-wide building program during recent years has resulted in the completion of the Anisfield School of Business academic facility, a central feature of the main entrance to the campus; the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center, with its 2,200- seat arena, fitness center, climbing wall, track and dance/aerobics studio; the Overlook and Laurel residence halls and the Village apartment complex. The Angelica and Russ Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, completed in 1999, houses performance theaters, art galleries, and specialized spaces devoted to fine arts, com- puter art, photography, theater, dance, and music.

In addition to Ramapo’s ranking in U.S. News, the College recently was recognized by two national publications. An article in the February 2008 issue of Kiplinger’s mag- azine named Ramapo College among the top 100 public colleges and universities. Ramapo College also is one of 222 select colleges and universities profiled by The Princeton Review in the 2008 edition of The Best Northeastern Colleges.

Dr. Peter Philip Mercer became the College’s fourth president on July 1, 2005. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees who are appointed by the Governor of the State. The Reverend Dr. Vernon C. Walton is the chairman of the board.

TRACK AND FIELD 1 Head CoacCoachh

Mike Jackson Coach Mike Jackson enters his fifth season as the head coach of women’s and men’s cross country/track & field at Ramapo College. He brings a wealth of experience to the programs, which was evident in his first four seasons.

Since Jackson's arrival in 2004, the Roadrunners have broken into the national scene. Jackson has had six All-Americans over his career with the Roadrunners. In 2006, Todd Lowber won the NCAA Division III Men's High Jump Championship with a jump of 7'0.5". Lowber is now a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys after having never played football. Most recently, the Men’s 4x100 meter relay team placed 5th overall at the 2008 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships.

Coach Jackson has experienced much success within the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). During his tenure, Jackson has had 7 All-NJAC athletes in cross country. In track & field, he's had 14 Individual champions and 97 All-NJAC competitors. Jackson also gained the attention of his peers by being named Coach of the Year on three occasions. Jackson was tabbed as the Coach of the Year for Men’s Indoor & Outdoor Track in 2007– 2008 and for Women’s Cross Country in 2005. The teams placed 2nd overall at the championships, the highest finish in school history.

Those who participate in Ramapo’s running programs show that they are true student-athletes through their work in the classroom. Both genders have kept a team Grade Point Average (GPA) of over 3.0 for the last four years. The women’s and men’s cross country teams were recognized by the USTFC- CCA for their academic achievements in the Fall of 2007. Senior Captian Briane Jacob was named Academic All-Conference by the NJAC. Jacob boasts a 3.96 GPA over her four-year career.

In October of 2006, Jackson was upgraded to full-time status. He is the first full-time cross coun- try/track & field coach in Ramapo College history. In addition, Coach Jackson was integral in the plan- ning of renovations to the track & field facility. The facility, which has not had any repair since 1977, will feature an eight lane, all-weather track as well as all necessary field event areas. The project is expected to be complete by July 2008.

Coach Jackson is a 2004 graduate of Northeastern University where he earned a BS in Business Administration. He was a four-year member of the Northeastern track & field team where he compet- ed as a sprinter and jumper. During his athletic career, Jackson helped his team win America East Indoor Championships in 2000-2002 and Outdoor Championships in 2001 and 2002. He earned All- Conference honors while serving as the team’s captain.

Jackson also was a defensive back for the 2002 Atlantic 10 Champion football team. This was the team's first conference championship and NCAA playoff birth. After completing his eligibility, Coach Jackson served as an assistant coach for track team during the 2003-2004 season and helped lead the men's and women's programs to America East Championships.

Prior to his collegiate career, Coach Jackson was an All-County sprinter in the 55-meter dash going undefeated during his senior year at Hackensack High School. He led his team to Indoor Group 4 Relay and Individual Championships in 1999. He holds a school record for the 4x100 meter relay. He was also named team Most Valuable Player Coach Jackson’s during his senior year. All-Americans

2005 Indoor Track Coach Jackson is a USATF Level 1 Certified Track & Field Coach. He is Christina Gray also the Chairman of the Olympic Sports Committee for the Black 400-Meter Run Coaches and Administrators Association. In 2007 Coach Jackson was 4th Place elected as Atlantic Region Representative at the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Convention, 2006 Outdoor Track Todd Lowber which took place on December 16-20, 2007. As region representative, High Jump Jackson is the point person for the Atlantic region, which covers all 1st Place Division III programs in New Jersey and New York. Coach Jackson was voted unanimously by his peers and will serve a three-year term. 2008 Outdoor Track 4x100 Meter Men’s Relay 5th Place Coach Jackson currently resides in Englewood, NJ. TRACK AND FIELD 2 Assi Assistantstant Coaches Richard Carlin Coach Richard Carlin, who was a volunteer track coach at Ramapo College for the 2005-2006 season, became an official member of Coach Jackson's staff in 2006-2007. He continues this year as a second year assistant coach. Coach Carlin has a BA in English and a Master’s in Counseling; he has 17 years of experience as a NYC English teacher and 25 years as a guidance counselor. He is cur- rently employed as a guidance counselor at the East Orange Campus High School.

During his years in NYC public school system, Coach Carlin served as Head Coach for the Martin Luther King High School track team for 25 years. During his tenure he developed 15 All-City athletes, 10 City Champions and two All-Americans. He also served as a NYC Public School Athletic League Clinician in four events; hurdles, high jump, long jump and triple jump.

Last year as a volunteer high jump coach at Ramapo College, Coach Carlin was instrumental in aid- ing Todd Lowber in his successful quest as Ramapo College’s first NCAA DIII National High Jump Champion. Coach Carlin’s depth of experience and love of track is a welcome addition to Ramapo College’s Cross Country and Track Team staff.

Coach Carlin resides in Hillsdale, NJ.

Branko Miric Coach Branko Miric enters his third year on Coach Mike Jackson’s staff. An experienced pole vaulter, Coach Miric will focus on coach- ing the Roadrunners’ pole vaulting squad. A 2004 graduate of William Paterson University, Coach Miric earned a BS in English.

Besides coaching at Ramapo College, Coach Miric currently is the assistant coach for West Milford High School. At West Milford he has coached three girls and two boys to the New Jersey Group State Championship level. In 2005, one of his students climbed to the Passaic County Championship. under his direction.

Coach Miric is also an instructor at the Hudson Valley Flying Circus Pole Vault Club. He coaches along side Tim St. Lawrence and Hugh Cauthers.

TRACK AND FIELD 3 Assi Assistantstant Coaches Gina Baker Coach Gina Baker was a volunteer track & field coach for the 2007-2008 season, and officially enters her first year on Coach Mike Jackson’s staff as an assistant cross country and track & field coach. Coach Baker will work with both the men’s and women’s teams but will concentrate on the men and women’s mid-distance and distance runners.

Coach Baker graduated from Iona College, cum laude, in 2006, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication. In addition, Ms. Baker is currently perusing her Teaching Certification in Physical Education and Health Education at Montclair University. Athletically, Gina was a four-year member of the Iona College Women’s XC and Track & Field teams. She was a contributing member of the 2005 XC MAAC Championship team. During her sen- ior year, Gina played an instrumental role on the indoor distance medley relay team. Running the 800 meter leg, the 4-member squad not only won the conference race, but set a school and MAAC conference meet record, guaranteeing the squad a prime position at the ECAC regional meet in Boston, MA.

In May of 2007, Gina competed in the Long Island Half Marathon and continues to run for leisure. Coach Baker currently resides in Rockaway Township, NJ. Eamon O’Brien Coach Eamon O'Brien has joined the Roadrunners for his first year, but is no stranger to the NJAC conference. He will be focusing on the men and women's distance programs.

Coach O'Brien attended The College of New Jersey where he led the Lions to several conference, regional, and National competitions. In his four-year career he was the New Jersey Athletic Conference cross country champion in 2000 and 2001, and the Atlantic Regional cross country champion in 2000, posting a new course record of 25:19. O'Brien also claimed NCAA Division III All-American honors in 2000 by placing 29th at the National Championships. In addition, he was a four-time NJAC Cross Country All-Conference team member, while also being named to the cross country All-Region team four straight years. He qualified for the NCAA Division III cross country championships all four years of his collegiate career.

His success continued in track winning the 5k at the 2001 NJAC Championships, and a 10k NCAA qualifying time of 30:52.93, run at the Penn Relays. Coach O'Brien took 14th place in the 10k at the NCAA Division III National Track and Field Championships to complete his running career.

Coach O'Brien, who grew up in Paramus, currently resides in Westwood, NJ. Kirk Roberts Coach Kirk Roberts joins the Ramapo College track and field coaching staff for the 2008-2009 season as a first year assistant and will be coaching the women's short sprints and horizontal jumps. With a bit of influence from two-time Olympian, Chris Williams, Coach Roberts began his coaching career after completing his degree at Lehman College in 1997.

During his three years with Lehman College, Coach Roberts coached the women’s sprinting team to second in the country, two years in a row, at the NCAA Championships. After his stint at Lehman, he moved onto CCNY where he coached for seven years. He recruited and built a women’s sprint team that climbed to the national level, and stayed there for three straight years. During his years as a sprint coach, Coach Roberts produced 12 National Champions, 61 All-Americans, and six conference championships. His women sprinters climbed to #2 at the NCAA Championships six times.

Coach Roberts Women’s 4x100 team from CCNY holds the NCAA Division III record with a time of 45.96 seconds. TRACK AND FIELD 4 2008 2008-2009-2009 Roadrunners

NAME YR HT EVENT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Christopher Cagiao Fr. 5’9 S Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Paramus Catholic Andrew Capizzi So. 5’8 MD Paramus, NJ/Paramus Daniel Carpenter So. 6’6 T Hackettstown, NJ/Hackettstown Bill Defling Fr. 5’10 H/J Andover, NJ/Newton Michael DeSimone So. 6’2 T Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Hasbrouck Heights Shane Donohue Sr. 6’2 J Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township Tristen Escolastico Fr. 5’8 PV Ramsey, NJ/Ramsey Anthony Farelli So. 5’10 T Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany Brendan Gareffa So. 6’0 T Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Hasbrouck Heights Kyle Herrick Fr. 5’11 H/S Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley Mike Kennedy* Sr. 5’10 D Rahway, NJ/Roselle Catholic Ryan Kopp Sr. 5’6 D Washington Township, NJ/Westwood Adam Lazor Fr. 5’11 PV Hewitt, NJ/West Milford Jon Lindenauer Jr. 5’4 D Morganville, NJ/Marlboro Steve Logan* Sr. 6’0 D Sayreville, NJ/Sayreville War Memorial Mike McGuinness Fr. 5’8 PV Matawan, NJ/Matawan Brandon Melchior So. 6’2 T Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Hasbrouck Heights Bobby Minaya Fr. 5’7 D Perth Amboy, NJ/Perth Amboy Michael O’Hara Jr. 5’10 T Forked River, NJ/Toms River South Jaivon Palmer Fr. 5’8 S/J Englewood, NJ/Dwight Morrow Isaaic Patterson Fr. 5’11 J/S Paterson, NJ/Eastside Jamar Pierce Fr. 6’2 S Paterson, NJ/Passaic County Tech Kyle Price Jr. 5’7 D Milltown, NJ/Spotswood Nicholas Roman Fr. 5’8 D West Paterson, NJ/Passiac Valley Jorge Ruiz Fr. 5’10 D West New York, NJ/Memorial Matthew Selle Fr. 5’10 PV Moonachie, NJ/Wood-Ridge Evan Shaker So. 6’4 H/S Clifton, NJ/Paramus Catholic Andrew Sims So. 5’9 J Clifton, NJ/Passaic County Tech Matthew St. Germain* Sr. 5’6 S Noth Arlington, NJ/Queen of Peace Jake Stass* Jr. 5’11 S Westwood, NJ/Westwood Cory Sternin Fr. 5’10 D Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape Tim Thorne Jr. 5’9 J Hasbrouck Heights, NJ/Hasbrouck Heights Craig Van Leeuwen Fr. 6’3 PV Little Falls, NJ/Randolph Tyler Waldecker Fr. 5’8 D Hingham, MA/Hingham Ken Walsh So. 5’8 D Point Pleasant, NJ/Point Pleasant Boro

D=Distance S=Sprints MD=Mid-Distance T=Throws H=Hurdles J=Jumps PV=Pole Vault M=Multi Event

*Indicates Captains TRACK AND FIELD 5 Meet the Roadrunners

Shan e Donohue - Sr. – J - 6’2 – 170 Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township Major: Finance High School: A four-year athlete in basketball and track and field...Captain for both, 2005... A member of the Warren Volleyball Club. Ramapo: NJAC High Jump Champion, ‘07...A four- year member of the men’s volleyball team.

Mike Kennedy - Sr. – D - 5'10 – 160 Rahway, NJ/Roselle Catholic Major: Accounting High School: 2nd Team All-Union County XC, ‘04- ‘05...2nd Team All-Union County Outdoor T&F, ‘05...1st Team All-Mountain Valley Conference, Indoor Track, ‘04-05...National Honor Society, ‘04- ’05...National Latin Honors Society, ‘03-’04. Ramapo: One of this year’s captains...A member of Catholics at Ramapo United, Treasurer...A member of the Accounting Club...’06 - USTFCCA All-Academic Team...Dean’s List...Athletic Director’s All-Academic First Team...’07 - USTFCCCA All-Academic Team...Dean’s List...Athletic Director’s All-Academic First Team.

Ryan Kopp - Sr. – D - 5'6 - 130 Washington Twp, NJ/Westwood Regional Major: History Minor: Political Science High School: Most Valuable Player, ‘03 & ‘04...1st Team All-BCSL American League...Honorable Mention All-Bergen County, ‘04. Ramapo: ‘06 - USTFCCCA All-Academic Team...Athletic Director’s All-Academic Honorable Mention...’07 - USTFCCCA All-Academic Team.

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Steve Logan - Sr. – D - 6'0 – 145 Sayreville, NJ/Sayreville War Memorial Major: Communications High School: Most Valuable Freshman ‘01-’02...Most Valuable Player ‘03-05...Captain cross country/track ‘03-’05...Honor Roll ‘01-’05...Top 10% of Graduating Class...Sportsmanship Award. Ramapo: One of this year’s captains...A member of SAAC...’05 - Team Rookie of the Year...’06 - Team Most Valuable Player...USTFCCCA All-Academic Team...Dean’s List...’07 - Team Most Valuable Player...USTFCCCA All-Academic Team...Dean’s List...NJAC All-Academic Team.

Matthew St. Germain - Sr. – S - 5'6 – 155 North Arlington, NJ/Queen of Peace Major: Law & Society High School: All-County 1st Team, 300m...1st Team All-Parochial...1st Team All-League, 55m, 100m, 200m, 300m and 600m...2nd Team All-League and County, 400m...1st Team All- Selection...Four-Year Varsity Captain. Ramapo: One of this year’s captains...NJAC 2nd Team All-Conference, 4x200...NJAC Honorable Mention, 4x400...RCNJ Indoor and Outdoor Most Valuable Player, ‘05-’06 and ‘06-’07...Rookie of the Year, ‘06.

Jon Lindenauer - Jr. – D - 5'4 – 135 Morganville, NJ/Marlboro Major: Communications High School: Coach’s Award, ‘06...Cross Country Captain ‘06. Ramapo: NJAC 2nd Team All Conference ‘07...Dean’s List , ‘07...A member of Catholics at Ramapo United...Most Improved Player, ‘07...USTFC- CCA All-Academic Team.

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Micha el O'Hara - Jr. - T - 5'10 – 165 Forked River, NJ/Toms River South Major: Law and Society High School: Coach's Award for track, '04...Captain of football team,‘05...Coach’s Award for football, 0’5...Honor Roll, ‘02-’06. Ramapo: Holds a 3.5 grade point average.

Kyle Price - Jr. – D - 5'7 – 160 Milltown, NJ/Spotswood Major: Business High School: All-GMC...2nd Team All-Group II...Most Valuable Player...State Champs. Ramapo: Team Rookie of the Year, ‘06 Cross Country...Athletic Director’s All-Academic Second Team, ‘07.

Jake Stass - Jr. – S - 5'11 – 170 Westwood, NJ/Westwood Regional Major: Law and Society High School: 1st Team All-Bergen County, ‘05...1st Team All-BCSL American, ‘04-’06...2nd Team All-North Jersey, ‘05...1st Team Group II, ‘05-’06. Ramapo: One of this year’s captains...Holds a 2.9 GPA...1st Team NJAC All-Conference, 4x400 Relay, ‘07...2nd Team NJAC All-Conference, 400, ‘07...5th Place ECAC, 400, ‘07.

Tim Thorne - Jr. – J - 5'9 – 170 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ/Hasbrouck Hts. Major: Business Marketing High School: All-BCSL National...All-Bergen County...4th in State for Group I...Team Captain. Ramapo: Coach’s Award...Holds a 2.99 GPA...Coach's Award, ‘07...Mid-Atlantic Champion in the high jump, ‘08.

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Andre w Capizzi - So. – MD- 5’8 – 135 Paramus, NJ/Paramus Major: Psychology High School: Team Captain, ‘07...All-Bergen County Honorable Mention 1000m, ‘07...All-Bergen County Honorable Mention 3200m, ‘06. Ramapo: ‘07 - Team Rookie of the Year...USTFCCCA All-Academic Team.

Daniel Carpenter - So. – T - 6’6 – 205 Hackettstown, NJ/Hackettstown Major: Environmental Science High School: 1st Team All-, 2006-2007...Javelin Record, 2007. Ramapo: Transferred to Ramapo from Pace University in January, 2009.

Michael DeSimone - So. – T - 6'2 – 230 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ/Hasbrouck Hts. Major: Undecided High School: Team Captain...Honor Roll. Ramapo: Holds a 3.4 GPA...A member of an intramu- ral Flag Football Team.

Anthony Farelli - So. – T - 5'10 – 175 Parsippany, NJ/Parsippany Major: Biology High School: Team Captain, ‘06-’07....Most Valuable Player, ‘06-’07. Ramapo: Mid-Atlantic Conference Champion, ‘08...ECAC Championship Qualifier, 185' 6", ‘08.

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Brendan Gareffa - So. – T - 6’0– 225 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ/Hasbrouck Hts. Major: Business Management High School: Indoor Track Group I Shotput Relay Champion, ‘07...Outdoor All-League Jav, ‘05...1st Team All-League and County, ‘07...NIGL State Section Champ, ‘07... 2nd Team All-Group I State, ‘07...2nd Team All-State Section NIGI Shotput, ‘07. Ramapo: NJAC All-Conference, Javelin, ‘08...Mid- Atlantic Champion, Discus, ‘08...Intramural Flag Football participant.

Brandon Melchior - So. – T - 6’2 – 225 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ/Hasbrouck Hts. Major: Undecided High School: 1st Team All-BSCSL League for Shotput and Pole Vault, ‘07...All-Bergen County Honorable Mention, Pole Vault, ‘07....Team Captain, ‘07...Indoor Group I State Relay Champion, ‘07. Ramapo: A member of an intramurals Flag Football team.

Evan Shaker - So. – H/S - 6'4 – 155 Clifton, NJ/Paramus Catholic Major: Physical Therapy High School: 1st Team All-Bergen County Intermediats Hurdles, ‘07...1st Team All-League Hurdles High, ‘07...2nd Team All-State Intermediate Hurdles, ‘07....BMOC Champion Intermediate Hurdles.

Andrew Sims - So. – J - 5'10 – 135 Clifton, NJ/Passaic County Tech Major: Visual Arts High School: 1st Team All-Northern Hills Conference, ‘07...1st Team All-Passaic County, ‘07...Most Valuable Player...Team Captain. Ramapo: Earned NJAC 2nd Team All-Conference, ‘07.

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Ken Walsh - So. – D - 5'8 – 145 Point Pleasant, NJ/Point Pleasant Boro Major: Information Systems High School: Most Valuable Player, ‘06-’07...Coach’s Award, ‘03-’05...High Honor Roll all four years...Ocean County Athletic Director’s Sportsmanship Award, ‘07. Ramapo: A member of the Irish Club...A member of the Computer and Technology Club...’07 - Dean’s List...Freshman Service Award...USTFCCCA All- Academic Team...’08 - Dean’s List.

Christopher Cagiao - Fr. – S - 5'9 – 140 Hasbrouck Hts., NJ/Paramus Catholic Major: Business Management High School: Captain, ‘08...Fourth at Indoor County Championships, ‘08...1st Team All-League, ‘08...Paladin Shield Award, ‘08.

Bill Delfing - Fr. – H/J - 5'10 – 160 Andover, NJ/Newton Major: Physical Therapy High School: SCIL Shuttle Hurdle Champion, ‘08...Spanish Honors Society, ‘06-’08...National Honors Society, ‘07-’08.

Tristen Escolastico - Fr. – PV - 5'8 - 150 Ramsey, NJ/Ramsey Major: Undecided with a certification in Education. High School: High Honor Roll, ‘04-’08...Honor Roll, ‘04-’08.

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Kyle Herrick - Fr. – H/S - 5'11 – 190 Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley Major: Biology High School: Second Team All-County, 400 Intermediats Hurdles and 4x400, 2007...National Honors Society, 2005-2007. Personal: A transfer from Rutgers University.

Adam Lazor - Fr. – PV - 5'11 – 165 Hewitt, NJ/West Milford Major: Communications High School: 1st Team All-Bergen County, 2006- 2007, 2007-2008...Suburban Trends Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, 2006-2007...5th at Indoor Meet of Champions, 2007...Group III Indoor State Champion, 2008...Indoor Passaic County Record Holder, 2008...Northern Hills Conference Record Holder, 2008...Captain, 2008.

Mike McGuinness - Fr. – PV - 5'8 – 155 Matawan, NJ/Matawan Major: Biology High School: All-Monmouth County, ‘08...Third place, Tournament, ‘08.

Bobby Minaya - Fr. – D - 5'7 – 140 Perth Amboy, NJ/Perth Amboy Major: Accounting High School: ‘05 - Captain, Winter and Spring track...Most Valuable Player, Winter and Spring track...’06 - Captain, Cross Country...Most Valuable Player Winter track...’07 - Most Valuable Player, Spring track...Scholar Athlete and Leadership Award.

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Jaivon Palmer - Fr. – S/J - 5’8 - 150 Englewood, NJ/Dwight Morrow Major: Biology High School: Track - MVP, ‘06-’07...All-Bergen County, ‘08...Named captain, ‘07-’08...1st Team All- League, ‘07-’08...Soccer - Most Valuable Player, ‘06...Named captain for senior season, ‘07...1st Team All-League, ‘04-’07...All-Bergen County Honorable Mention, ‘07...Most Valuable Player, ‘06-’07. Ramapo: A member of the men’s soccer team.

Isaaic Patterson - Fr. – S/J - 5’11 - 145 Paterson, NJ/Eastside Major: Undecided High School: All-Passaic County, ‘07...Most Valuable Player, ‘07.

Jamar Pierce - Fr. – S - 6’2 - 155 Paterson, NJ/Passaic County Tech Major: Undecided High School: Named All-Passaic County, 2008. Ramapo: A transfer from Passaic County Community College.

Nicholas Roman - Fr. – D - 5’8 - 150 West Paterson, NJ/Passaic Valley Major: Communications High School: ‘05 - Cross Country All-NHC and All- County...Indoor track Honorable Mention...’06 - Cross Country All-NHC and All-County...Most Improved Athlete of NJ...3rd Team All-State...1st Team All- Section and All-Group...Track Two-Time All-County, 3000-meter...Track 2nd Team All-NHC...’07 - Cross Country All-NHC and All-County...Track All-League, 3200-meter...Track Sectional Winner and 4th place in Group III, 3200-meter...9th at Nike Indoor Nationals, 5000-meter. TRACK AND FIELD 13 Meet the Roadrunners

Jorge Ruiz - Fr. – D - 5’10 - 145 West New York, NJ/Memorial Major: Mathematics with a certification in elementary education High School: ‘07 - Cross Country Honorable Mention...’08 - Cross Country Honorable Mention...Athletic’s Award.

Matthew Selle - Fr. – PV - 5’10 - 165 Moonachie, NJ/Wood-Ridge Major: Mathematics

Cory Sternin - Fr. – D - 5’10 - 140 Mt. Laurel, NJ/Lenape Major: Mathematics with a certification in secondary education

Craig Van Leeuwen - Fr. – PV - 6’3 - 185 Little Falls, NJ/Randolph Major: Information Systems High School: 3rd Team All-Area Indoor Track, 2nd Team All-, 2nd Team All-Area Outdoor Track, 2nd Team All-Morris County, Outdoor Captain, Outdoor Most Improved player, 2005.

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Tyler Waldecker - Fr. – D - 5’8 - 135 Hingham, MA/Hingham Major: International Studies High School: ‘05 - Placed 127th at States...’06 - Named All-Star...27th at States...8th at All-States...’07 - Named All-Star...26th at States...Captain...League Champs...8th at All-States.

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NAME YR HT EVENT HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL Ashley Aquilante Fr. 5’0 PV/S/J Belmar, NJ/Manasquan

Maura Burke Fr. 6’3 Multi. Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo

Juliana Campiglia Fr. 5’10 T Rochelle Park, NJ/Hackensack

Amy Carlson* Sr. 5’7 D West Milford, NJ/West Milford

Lauren Conroy* Jr. 5’5 MD Harrington Park, NJ/NV Old Tappan

Pharline Dauphin So. 5’7 S Linden, NJ/Linden

Carmen Melissa Davila So. 5’7 Multi. Maywood, NJ/Hackensack

Sophia Davis So. 5’4 S/J Elizabeth, NJ/Queen of Peace

Brittania Frazier So. 5’7 Multi. Teaneck, NJ/Hackensack

Jessica Horne Fr. 5’2 S/H Erial, NJ/Timbercreek

Caitlin Jaremcak Fr. 5’10 T/J Rockaway, NJ/Morris Knolls

April Kaiser Fr. 5’8 T Park Ridge, NJ/Park Ridge

Carlin Keil So. 5’4 MD Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley

Kristen Klemic So. 5’7 S/J Somers Point, NJ/Mainland Regional

Melissa Kosakowski Fr. 5’7 J Old Bridge, NJ/Old Bridge

Melissa Pepio So. 5’10 MD Freehold, NJ/St. John Vianney

Linda Puntasecca* Jr. 5’2 D Wayne, NJ/Immaculate Heart Academy

Lauren Riley So. 5’3 PV/S Pottstown, PA/Pottsgrove

Anita Rogers Fr. 5’4 S/J Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo

Fatmata Savage Fr. 5’7 MD North Brunswick, NJ/North Brunswick

Megan Sherlock Fr. 5’5 MD Paramus, NJ/Paramus

Lynn St. Lawrence* Sr. 5’2 PV/S Goshen, NY/Goshen

Brittany Stedtler Jr. 5’5 D Paramus, NJ/Paramus

Annalise Tracey Jr. 5’5 D Mahwah, NJ/Mahwah

Gabrielle Tracey Jr. 5’5 D Mahwah, NJ/Mahwah

Gabriella Urato Fr. 5’10 T Wood-Ridge, NJ/Wood-Ridge

D=Distance S=Sprints MD=Mid-Distance T=Throws H=Hurdles J=Jumps PV=Pole Vault

*Indicates Captains

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Amy Carlson - Sr. – D - 5'6 West Milford, NJ/West Milford Major: Psychology High School: Team Captain...Most Valuable Player for track, junior and senior years...1st Team All- Conference, 2nd Team All-County, senior year...2nd Team All-Conference and All-County Honorable Mention, junior year...2nd Team All-Conference and All-County, sophomore year...2nd Team All-Conference and All-County Honorable Mention, freshman year. Ramapo: Team Captain... Outdoor Track Most Valuable Player, ‘07...1500-Meter School Record... Holds Ramapo record in 6K...Most Valuable Player, ‘05...2nd Team NJAC All-Conference, ‘05...Ramapo College Dr. Rosabel Koss Female Rookie of the Year, ‘06...Most Valuable Player, ‘06...NJAC 2nd Team All-Conference, ‘06...Most Valuable Player cross country, ‘07.

Lynn St. Lawrence - Sr. – PV/S - 5'2 Goshen, NY/Goshen Major: History High School: 4th place NY State Indoor, 2005...12th place Indoor Nationals, 2005...Gatordade Player of the Year, 2005...Most Outstanding Female Athlete, 2005...Goshen High School Record Holder, 11 feet, 2005...National Merit of Honor, U.S. History, 2004. Ramapo: NJAC Indoor and Outdoor All-Conference, ‘07- ’08...NJAC Indoor Champion, pole vault, ‘08...School Record, 4x100, 4x200, and pole vault, ‘08...2nd Place, NJAC Outdoor Championships, pole vault, ‘08. Personal: Transferred from University of South Florida in Fall of ‘07.

Lauren Conroy - Jr. – MD - 5'5 Harrington Park, NJ/N. Valley Old Tappan Major: Business Marketing High School: Team Captain...1st Team All-NBAIL League, 400-Meter...1st Team All-NABALA League, 4x400, ‘Allendale Honorable Mention, 800-Meter, ‘06- ’07. Ramapo: Team Captain... Coach’s Award Indoor Track... Treasurer of the Marketing Club.

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Linda Puntasecca - Jr. – D - 5'2 Wayne, NJ/Immaculate Heart Academy Major: Physical Therapy High School: 1st Team All-NNJLC League, ‘03-’05... 3rd Team All-Bergen County, ‘04-’05. Ramapo: Team Captain...Recipient of a Ramapo Scholarship...NJAC Rookie of the Week, ‘07...NJAC 2nd Team All-Conference, 4x800, ‘07....Indoor Mile and 1,000-Meter Record Holder, ‘07...Dean’s List.

Brittany Stedtler - Jr. – D - 5'5 Paramus, NJ/Paramus Major: Business Administration/Marketing High School: Coach’s Award, senior year...Honor Roll, ‘02-’06. Ramapo: Recipient of Ramapo Tuition Scholarship...Dean’s List, ‘06-’07...Athletic Director’s All-Academic 1st Team, ‘06-’07...NJAC 2nd Team All- Conference DMR, ‘06-’07.

Annalise Tracey - Jr. – D - 5'5 Mahwah, NJ/Mahwah Major: Undecided High School: Thunderbird Scholarship Recipient...Coach's Award, ‘04...Honor Roll...Team Captain, ‘05-’06. Ramapo: Dean’s List, ‘06-’07...NJAC 2nd Team All- Conference, ‘06-’07...Athletic Director’s All-Academic 1st Team, ‘06.

Gabrielle Tracey - Jr. – D - 5'6 Mahwah, NJ/Mahwah Major: Undecided High School: Team Captain, ‘05-’06...Honor Roll...All-NBIL League Honorable Mention...Thunderbird Scholarship Recipient. Ramapo: NJAC 2nd Team All-Conference, ‘06- ’07...Athletic Director’s All-Academic 1st Team, ‘06.

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Pharline Dauphin - So. – S - 5'7 Linden, NJ/Linden Major: Math High School: Four-Year Honor Roll Member...Top 5% of Senior Class...Edward J. Bloustein Award, ‘07...Team Captain of Track, ‘07. Ramapo: Holds the school record in the 4x4 relay.

Carmen Melissa Davila - So. – PV/M - 5'6 Maywood,NJ/Hackensack Major: Accounting High School: 2nd Team All-Bergen County, ‘07...Outdoor Track and Field Most Valuable Player, ‘07...School Record Holder, Pole Vault...Team Captain, ‘07...Most Improved Sophomore. Ramapo: Earned NJAC Honorable Mention honors, ‘07-’08, pole vault.

Sophia Davis - So. – S - 5'4 Elizabeth,NJ/Queen of Peace Major: Social Work Minor: African American Studies High School: Indoor Track 500-Meter Record Holder 1:24....Indoor Track 60-Meter Record Holder, 8:18. Ramapo: MVP, ‘07...Record holder in the 55-meter indoor, 4x4 indoor relay, 4x4 outdoor relay, 800 indoor, 400 outdoor for the ‘07-’08 seasons.

Brittania Frazier - So. – MD - 5'7 Teaneck, NJ/Hackensack Major: Social Science Ramapo: President of Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society...Member of the Fashion Show Committee.

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Carlin Keil - So. – D - 5'6 Wayne, NJ/Wayne Valley Major: History High School: 1st Team All-Passaic County Outdoor- All Around, ‘06-’07...Four-time Passaic County Outdoor Team Champions ‘04-’07...1st Team All- Passaic County Indoor 1500-Meter, ‘06-’07...2nd Team All-Passaic County Indoor 1500-Meter, ‘05- ’06...1st Team All-Conference Outdoor, ‘06-’07...1500- Meter County Champion Indoor, ‘06-’07...Captain, ‘06-’07. Ramapo: A member of Student Government, ‘11 Class Rep...’07 - UST- FCCCA All-Academic Team.

Kristen Klemic - So. – S/J - 5'7 Somers Point, NJ/Mainland Regional Major: Business High School: 1st Team Wild Card All-Conference, ‘07...Team Captain, ‘07...Most Valuable Player, ‘07...Scholar Athlete Award, ‘07...Honor Roll, ‘06- ’07...Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, ‘07. Ramapo: Holds a 3.01 GPA...School Record holder in the 200-meter, 4x200-meter, 4x400-meter, Pentathalon, 4x100-meter and the 55-meter Indoor Hurdle, all from the 2007-2008 season.

Melissa Pepio - So. – MD - 5'10 Howell, NJ/St. John Vianney Major: Psychology High School: Cross Country Captain, ‘06...Parochial A Catholic Division Champions, ‘07...Four-year letter winner, cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field.

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Lauren Riley - So. – PV/S - 5'3 Pottstown, PA/Pottsgrove Major: Undecided 2008 Freshman Year(EC): Second place in MAC conference championships, ‘08. High School: Three Varsity letters in Track and Field, ‘05-’07...PAC 10 Champions, ‘06...Third place, District, ‘06...Captain, ‘07. Ramapo: Transfer from Elizabethtown...3.84 GPA.

Ashley Aquilante - Fr. – S/J/PV - 5'0 Belmar, NJ/Manasquan Major: English High School: Track and Field Group II State Champs, ‘06 and ‘07...Fourth at Meet of Champions, ‘08...Pole Vault School Record, 11-6", ‘05-’08...Triple Jump School Record, 33-4", ‘05-’08...Honor Roll, 2005.

Maura Burke - Fr. – Multi. - 6'3 Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo Major: Biology High School: Named All-Bergen County, 4x400 Relay, '08...All-League, Javelin, '07...2nd Team All- League, Javelin, '08...All-North Jersey, 4x400 Relay, '08...Bronze Medalist in Pentathlon at Bergen County Championships, '08...Captain of indoor and outdoor track and field, '08. Ramapo: A member of the women’s volleyball team.

Juliana Campiglia - Fr. – J/T - 5'10 Rochelle Park, NJ/Hackensack Major: Nursing High School: Most Improved, ‘05...All-Bergen County, ‘08.

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Jessica Horne - Fr. – S/H - 5'2 Erial, NJ/Timbercreek Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry High School: 2nd Team All-Conference, 800-meter, ‘02-’03...1st Team All-Conference, 400-meter, ‘04...1st Team All-Conference, 400-meter Intermediats Hurdles, ‘05...4x400 1st Team All-Conference, ‘04- ’05...Team Captain, ‘02-’05. Ramapo: Holds a 3.2 GPA...Commissioned into US Army, ‘07...A mem- ber of the soccer team.

Caitlin Jaremcak - Fr. – J/T - 5'10 Rockaway, NJ/Morris Knolls Major: Literature with a certification in education. High School: Iron Girls Conference, ‘07.

April Kaiser - Fr. – T - 5'8 Park Ridge, NJ/Park Ridge Major: Undecided High School: Group I Champion, ‘08...All-County Shot Put, ‘07...Captain, ‘08...Paul Shwartz Field Award, ‘07...First Team All-League, ‘05-’08...School Record holder in the Spring Medley, Javelin, Throwing Relay and the 4x100 Hurdles Relay, from the ‘05-’08 seasons...Huff Award, ‘08...Honor Roll, ‘06-’08.

Melissa Kosakrowski - Fr. – J - 5'7 Old Bridge, NJ/Old Bridge Major: Allied Health High School: Captain, ‘05-’06...National Honors Society, ‘04-’06...Spanish Honors Society, ‘04-’06. Ramapo: A member of Phi Delta Epsilon, member- ship chair, ‘07-present...Holds a 3.3 GPA.

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Anita Rogers - Fr. – S/J - 5'4 Wyckoff, NJ/Ramapo Major: Business High School: All-County, ‘08...County Champion, ‘08...Second in the State, ‘08. Ramapo: ROLUP, Publicist, ‘08.

Fatmata Savage - Fr. – MD - 5'7 North Brunswick, NJ/North Brunswick Major: Biology High School: Athlete of the Year, ‘06-’07...Captain, ‘06-’07. Ramapo: Holds a 3.2 GPA. Personal: A transfer from Kean University.

Megan Sherlock - Fr. – MD - 5'5 Paramus, NJ/Paramus Major: Undecided High School: ‘04 - Most Valuable Player...’07 - Captain.

Gabriella Urato - Fr. – T - 5'10 Wood-Ridge, NJ/Wood-Ridge Major: Undecided High School: Two-time 1st Team All-League in shot put, '07-'08...1st Team All-League, discus, '08...Two- time Most Valuable Player, '07-'08.

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TRACK AND FIELD 24 Phot Photosos

Wishing Nick Roman and the Ramapo Track Team a successful season! ~Love the Gillen Family~

Good Luck Caitlin and the entire Ramapo Track Team ~The Jaremcak Family~

Best of Luck for personal bests for Ken and the entire Ramapo Track Team! ~The Walsh Family~

Good Luck to Tyler and to all your Ramapo Teammates! ~Love Mum and Jaime~

TRACK AND FIELD 25 2008-2009 2009 Indoor Schedule Outdoor Schedule DATE EVENT PLACE DATE EVENT PLACE 12/7/2008 CTC Relay Carnival New Haven, CT 3/21/2009 Carolina Classic Carolina, PR 12/13/2008 Harvard Open Cambridge, MA 3/28/2009 Dick Shea Open West Point, NY 1/10/2009 Crowell Open West Point, NY 4/4/2009 Penn Invitational Philadelphia, PA 1/16/2009 NYU Gotham Cup New York, NY 4/11/2009 Knights Invitational Palisades Park, NJ 1/23/2009 Great Dane Classic New York, NY 4/18/2009 Greyhound Invitational Bethlehem, PA 1/31/2009 Thomson Invitational Newark, DE 4/18-19/2009 CTC Championships Pomona, NJ 2/6-7/2009 New Balance Invite New York, NY 4/23-25/2009 Penn Relays Philadelphia, PA 2/7/2009 DeSchriver Invitational E. Stroudsburg, PA 4/25/2009 Lion’s Invitational Ewing, NJ 2/14/2009 CTC Championships Middletown, CT 5/2/2009 NJAC Championships Glassboro, NJ 2/23/2009 NJAC Championships New York, NY 5/8-9/2009 NYC Qualifying Challenge Randall’s Island, NY 2/27/2009 NYU Fastrack Invite New York, NY 5/14-15/2009 ECAC Championships Springfield, MA 3/6-7/2009 ECAC Championships Medford, MA 5/21-23/2009 NCAA Championships Marietta, OH 3/13-14/2009 NCAA Championships Terre Haute, IN hosted by Marietta College