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Table of Contents

Getting to AU Matches (maps) ...... Inside front cover AU Quick Facts ...... 1 AU Media Outlets ...... 2 Head Coach Chad Johansen ...... 3 2008 Golf Review ...... 4 2008 AU Golf Roster ...... 4 Golf Player Profiles ...... 5-6 Head Coach Mike McKenzie ...... 8 2008 Tennis Review ...... 9 2008 AU Tennis Roster ...... 10 Tennis Player Profiles ...... 11-13 AU Directory ...... 14 AU Administration ...... 15 This Is ...... 16 Aurora University at a Glance ...... Back cover

AU Quick Facts

Location ...... Aurora, IL Founded ...... 1893 Enrollment ...... Approximately 4,300 Nickname ...... Spartans Colors ...... Royal blue/white National Affiliation ...... NCAA Division III Conference ...... (NAC) Northern Athletics Conference President ...... Rebecca L. Sherrick Director of Athletics ...... Mark Walsh Head Golf Coach ...... Chad Johansen Head Tennis Coach ...... Mike McKenzie Athletics Phone ...... 630-844-5110 Athletics Fax ...... 630-844-7809 Sports Information Director ...... Brian Kipley Sports Information Phone ...... 630-844-7575 Sports Information Fax ...... 630-844-3826 AU Spartan Sports Hotline ...... 630-844-3838

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 1 AU Media Outlets Local Print Aurora Beacon-News 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506 Todd Adams, Sports Editor 630-844-5911 Fax: 630-844-1043

Kane County Chronicle 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222 Fax: 630-232-4962

Fox Valley Labor News P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507 Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022 Fax: 630-892-3873

Daily Herald 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 630-587-8623 Fax: 630-587-8639

Kendall County Publications 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560 630-533-7034 Fax: 630-533-7085

Oswego Ledger-Sentinel Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611 630-554-8565 Fax: 630-554-7560 Regional Print Tribune 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611 Metro Sports 312-222-3474 Fax: 312-828-9392

Chicago Sun-Times 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654 College Sports 312-321-2247

Radio/TV WSPY (107.1 fm) 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545 WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000 Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000

Comcast (ch. 4) 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563 630-552-1000

Wire Services Associated Press 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601 Sports Desk 312-781-0500 Fax: 312-781-1989

All requests for interviews should be made through Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575. Media should call in advance.

2 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis AU Women’s Golf

Meet the Head Coach

CHAD JOHANSEN Head Golf Coach Fifth Season

Chad Johansen will enter his fifth season as the Head Women's Golf Coach at Aurora University. Johansen comes to AU from Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol, IL, where he currently serves as the PGA Head Golf Professional and helps with day-to-day course operations and instructing jun- iors and adults in lessons. Johansen was an accomplished collegiate golfer at Augustana College, where he was a member of the col- lege's nationally recognized men's golf program. While at Augustana, Johansen was a four-time CCIW All- Conference selection and was named Team MVP. He was active in all aspects of Augustana's golf program, including assisting with tournament and practice schedules. Johansen also helped coordinate indoor workout routines during the winter and was heavily involved in the recruitment process. Johansen continues his golf career today; he was elected Class A PGA Membership in 2006. Additionally, Johansen was named 2006 and 2007 Northern Athletics Conference Coach of the Year. Johansen earned his B.A. in business administration from Augustana College in 2001.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 3 2008 Women’s Golf Review

The women’s golf team was successful in their efforts to a third consecutive Northern Athletics Conference championship and on the way to the title showed they were the toast of the NAC. The Spartans ended their season winning the two-day championship with a score of 798 (393/405). During the season, they also won two other tournaments, including the Concordia University- Invitational and the Lakeland College Invitational. Sophomore Kristen Richardson, junior Lindsey Pilmer and freshman Emily Densmore were selected to the NAC All-Conference Team. In the NAC Championship, Richardson and Densmore were tied for fourth and Pilmer finished sixth. Head Coach Chad Johansen was named NAC Coach-of-the-Year for the third straight sea- son.

2008 Official NCAA Roster

Name Yr. Hometown High School Lindsey Pilmer Jr. Aurora, IL West Aurora Emalee Lehr Jr. Harvard, IL Harvard Erin Lapp So. Sugar Grove, IL Esperanza Kristen Richardson So. , IL Indian Creek Emily Densmore Fr. Aurora, IL Waubonsie Valley

Head Coach: Chad Johansen

4 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans

EMILY DENSMORE–5′5′′,Fr, Aurora, IL/Waubonsie Valley HS College as a Freshman (’08): Named Northern Athletics Conference All- Conference. High School: Attended Waubonsie Valley High School where she played both golf and water polo. She played golf for Coach Laura Jones. Personal: Born 1/7/90 in Aurora, IL. Family: Tom and Marisue Densmore. She has one brother, Peter, and two sisters, Colleen and Becky. Hobbies: Running and working out. Major: Elementary Education.

ERIN LAPP–5′4′′,So, Sugar Grove, IL/Esperanza HS College as a Sophomore (’08): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. High School: Attended Esperanza High School. Personal: Born 6/15/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Rae and Larry Lapp. Hobbies: Golf, and dance. Major: Criminal Justice.

EMALEE LEHR–5′8′′,Jr, Harvard, IL/Harvard HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. College as a Freshman (’06): Was a member of the AU Women’s Golf Conference Championship team. High School: Attended Harvard Community High School and played four years of golf under Coach John Lagerhausen. She was named Honorable Mention All-Conference as a senior. She also played two years of softball. Personal: Born 8/19/88 in Rockford, IL. Family: Randall and Eileen Lehr. She has one brother, Justin. Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Majors: Political Science and Business Administration.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 5 Meet the Spartans

LINDSEY PILMER–5′9′′,Jr, Aurora, IL/West Aurora HS College as a Junior (’08): Named Northern Athletics Conference All- Conference. College as a Sophomore (’07): Named Northern Athletics Conference All-Conference. College as a Freshman (’06): Named Northern Athletics Conference All-Conference. High School: Attended West Aurora High School and played two years of golf under Coach Dave Zine. She was named Honorable Mention All-Conference as a junior and All- Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 7/27/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Karen Pilmer. She has one brother, Kyle. Hobbies: Working with kids and anything outdoors. Major: Elementary Education. Minor: Special Education.

KRISTEN RICHARDSON–5′8′′,So, Shabbona, IL/Indian Creek HS College as a Sophomore (’08): Named Northern Athletics Conference All- Conference. College as a Freshman (’07): Named Northern Athletics Conference Women’s Golfer of the Year and NAC All-Conference. She won tournaments at the Aurora University and Edgewood College Invitational. High School: Attended Indian Creek High School and played four years of varsity golf under Coach Gary Richardson. She was named Team MVP as a senior. She also played two years of varsity under Coach Paul Machmore and four years of varsity soccer under Coach Don Hunt. Personal: Born 4/4/89 in DeKalb, IL. Family: Rose and Gary Richardson. She has three sisters, Leah, Jodie and Lindsay. Hobbies: Golf, basketball, soccer, horseback riding, movies and music. Major: Health Science.

6 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis The NAC

Past NAC Women’s Golf Champions

2006 Aurora University 2007 Aurora University 2008 Aurora University

NAC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year

2006 Chad Johansen 2007 Chad Johansen 2008 Chad Johansen

NAC All-Conference

2006 Brittany Butcher and Lindsey Pilmer 2007 Kristen Richardson, Brittany Butcher, Lindsey Pilmer and Allison Sperling 2008 Emily Densmore, Lindsey Pilmer and Kristen Richardson

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 7 AU Women’s Tennis

Meet the Head Coach

MIKE MCKENZIE Head Tennis Coach Second Season

Mike McKenzie will enter his sec- ond season as the Head Women's Tennis Coach and sixth season over- all at AU. He also serves as Head Softball Coach of the up-and-com- ing Aurora University softball pro- gram. At AU, McKenzie has compiled a 179-44-2 record, two NAC championships and three NIIC champi- onships. McKenzie was named NAC Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2008 and NIIC Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2006. He came to AU from Marian College in Indianapolis where he served as the Head Women's Softball Coach, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, and Director of Intramurals. Over six seasons at Marian, McKenzie posted a 171-80 record, including a 36-10 record and a NAIA national tournament appearance in 2003. He was named Mid-Central Conference coach of the year in the 1998 and 2002 seasons. McKenzie began his coaching career as a basketball and coach at Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis from 1986 to 1995. As an athlete, he played both basketball and baseball at Beech Grove High School in Indianapolis where he was named MVP of his varsity basketball team. McKenzie continued his playing career at Marian College in Indianapolis. He was a three-year starter and captain of the men's basketball team. He received his B.S. in physical education from Marian College and his master's degree in kinesiology from University. He was named outstanding senior in physi- cal education at Marian College in 1986.

8 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Volunteer Coach

CAMERON WISNIOWICZ Student Volunteer Tennis Coach First Season

2008 Spartans Review

The women’s tennis team concluded the 2008 fall season with an overall record of 8-4 and 9-1 in the Northern Athletics Conference. The Spartans, led by second-year coach Mike McKenzie, took second place at the NAC Championship in Madison, WI. Coach McKenzie was awarded the NAC Coach of the Year for his teams’ second-place finish and strong regular season play. Junior Rebecca Papke led the Spartans with an 11-3 overall record and an 8-1 record in the NAC. Junior Raquel Schmitz (9-4, 7-1 NAC), senior Lauren Hastings (7-8, 5-4 NAC), senior Courtney Ksioszk (1-2, 0-1 NAC), junior Amanda Walden (8-6, 6-2 NAC), sophomore Siri Nelson (9-6, 7-2 NAC) and freshman Macey Pruett (10- 5, 8-1 NAC) all played a role in the 2008 success of the Aurora University women’s tennis team.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 9 2008 Official NCAA Roster

Name Yr. Hometown High School

Courtney Ksioszk Sr. Lake Villa, IL Antioch

Raquel Schmitz Jr. Orland Park, IL Reavis

Alicia Doherty Jr. Wonder Lake, IL Johnsburg

Jennifer Fricke Jr. Batavia, IL Batavia

Lauren Hastings Jr. Yorkville, IL Oswego

Rebecca Papke Jr. Oswego, IL Onalaska

Amanda Walden Jr. Yorkville, IL Yorkville

Siri Nelson So. Carpentersville, IL Dundee-Crown

Keyonnia Shaw So. Milwaukee, WI Custer

Jessica Boyle Fr. Granite City, IL Granite City

Macey Pruett Fr. Plainfield, IL Plainfield South

Head Coach: Mike McKenzie

10 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans

JESSICA BOYLE–5′4′′,Fr, Granite City, IL /Granite City HS College as a Freshman (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Granite City High School and played varsity tennis under Coach Julie Schriber. She was awarded the Coach’s Award in both her sophomore and junior years. Personal: Born 7/24/90 in Granite City, IL. Family: Chad and Vicky Whitford. She has two brothers, Chad Jr. and Cole. Hobbies: Tennis, writing, reading and singing. Major: Psychology.

ALICIA DOHERTY–5′1′′,Jr, Wonder Lake, IL/Johnsburg HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Attended McHenry County College. College as a Freshman (’06): Attended Harper Community College. High School: Attended Johnsburg High School and played varsity tennis for two years and varsity basketball for one year. Personal: Born 9/1/88 in McHenry, IL. Family: Jennifer Bazan and Pat Doherty. She has one brother, Brennan, and two sisters, Jill and Corinne. Hobbies: Playing sports, watching football and anything tropical. Major: Elementary Education.

JENNIFER FRICKE–5′5′′,Jr, Batavia, IL/Batavia HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Attended Aurora University. College as a Freshman (’06): Attended Western University. High School: Attended Batavia High School and played varsity tennis. Personal: Born 5/29/88. Family: Jeff and Joy Fricke. She has two sisters, Amanda and Susan. Hobbies: Movies, music and hanging out with friends.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 11 Meet the Spartans LAUREN HASTINGS–5′3′′,Jr, Yorkville, IL/Oswego HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Attended Waubonsee Community College and played tennis. College as a Freshman (’06): Attended Waubonsee Community College and played tennis. She was First-Team All-Conference, First-Team All-Region, a national qualifier and the Skyway Conference Player-of-the-Year. High School: Attended Oswego High School and played varsity tennis under Coach Kristen Mejtmanek and was awarded Most Improved and made the All-Conference Team. She also played varsity basketball. Personal: Born 4/20/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Donald and Mary Jane Hastings. She has three brothers, Tom, David and Joe. Hobbies: Tennis, shopping, talking, riding 4-wheelers, frisbee golf and loves to watch C.S.I. Major: Criminal Justice.

COURTNEY KSIOSZK–5′7′′,Sr, Lake Villa, IL/Antioch HS College as a Senior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team.College as a Junior (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’06): Attended Aurora University and was a member of the AU women’s soccer team. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended College of Lake County and played soccer. She was named All- Conference and All-State. High School: Attended Antioch High School and played three years of varsity soccer under Coaches Ryan Estabrook and Charlie Trout. She had most assists and most goals as a senior. Personal: Born 7/18/86 in Libertyville, IL. Family: Mike and Mary Ksioszk. She has one brother, Luke, and two sisters, Cody and Devin. Hobbies: Music and working out. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business.

SIRI NELSON–5′0′′,So, Carpentersville, IL/Dundee-Crown HS College as a Sophomore (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team and named Northern Athletics Conference Rookie of the Year. High School: Attended Dundee-Crown High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Janet Maleecek. As a senior, she was a state qualifier, All-Conference and named Northwest Herald Second-Place sectional. Personal: Born 4/25/89 in Elgin, IL. Family: Warren and Lynnea Nelson. She has one brother, Scott, and one sister, Analisa. Hobbies: Music, reading, theater, being with family and friends and movies. Major: English-Secondary Education. 12 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis Meet the Spartans REBECCA PAPKE–5′3′′,Jr, Oswego, IL/Onalaska HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Attended Waubonsee Community College. College as a Freshman (’07): Attended Waubonsee Community College. High School: Attended Onalaska High School and was a member of the gymnastics squad for one year and played varsity tennis for three years under Coach Kurt Gukenkncht. She was awarded Second-Team All-Conference her sophomore and junior years and First-Team All-Conference her senior year. Personal: Born 4/25/88 in LaCrosse, WI. Family: William and Bonnie Papke. She has two brothers, William and Robert. Hobbies: Tennis, gymnastics, wakeboarding and shopping. Major: Accounting.

MACEY PRUETT–5′5′′,Fr, Plainfield, IL/Plainfield South HS College as a Freshman (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Plainfield South High School and played four years of varsity tennis under Coach Josh Bloodgood. She was awarded the Impact Player Award, Cougar Award, was All-Conference for three years and was Team MVP and State Qualifier her senior year. Personal: Born 5/20/90 in Sacramento, CA. Family: Ken and Michelle Pruett. Hobbies: Reading, sports and going to church. Major: Nursing. Minor: Spanish.

AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 13 Meet the Spartans RAQUEL SCHMITZ–4′11′′,Jr, Orland Park, IL/Reavis HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Reavis High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Sproner, competed in two years of varsity track and field under Coach Goolsby, participated in two years of varsity under Coach Zaccone, and played varsity for one year under Coach Smith. During her junior year of tennis she was named Team MVP, received the Sportsmanship Award, and qualified for state. Her senior year she was named Team Captain. During her two seasons of track and field she received the Sportsmanship Award. Personal: Born 5/15/87 in Illinois. Family: Barbara Schmitz. She has two sisters, Erica and Veronica. Hobbies: Tennis. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.

KEYONNIA SHAW–5′2′′,So, Milwaukee, WI/Custer HS College as a Sophomore (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Freshman (’07): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. High School: Attended Custer High School and played three years of varsity tennis under Coach Lori Dingman. She received the Coach’s Award her sophomore year and Most Versatile her senior year. Personal: Born 5/16/89 in Milwaukee, WI. Family: Linda and Eddy Shaw. Hobbies: Reading and listening to music. Major: Health Science.

AMANDA WALDEN–5′5′′,Jr, Yorkville,Yorkville HS College as a Junior (’08): Was a member of the AU women’s tennis team. College as a Sophomore (’07): Attended Aurora University. College as a Freshman (’06): Attended Aurora University. High School: Attended Yorkville High School and played four years of tennis under Coaches Liz Bartholomew and Frank Yabsley. She also was a member of the poms/dance team, coached by Sue Campbell. Personal: Born 4/17/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Gail Walden. She has one brother, Jason, and one sister, Nicole. Hobbies: Tennis, running and scrapbooking. Major: Communication.

14 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis AU Directory (All numbers have a 630 area code)

Sport/Department Coach/Contact Phone Director of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111 Athletics Business Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574 Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-5114 Asst. Athletic Trainer Nicki Pieart 844-6173 Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515 Basketball (Men) James Lancaster 844-5144 Basketball (Women) Michelle Roof 844-5112 Cross Country and Track and Field Ryan Chapman 844-4573 Events/Equipment Manager Ryan Buchanan 844-6891 Football Rich Duncan 844-5115 Golf (Men) John Donofrio 844-3855 Golf ( Women) Chad Johansen 844-3849 Soccer (Men) Pete Watkins 844-5268 Soccer (Women) Kanute Drugan 844-4207 Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939 Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575 Tennis, Men Jabari Harrell 844-3837 Tennis, Women Mike McKenzie 844-4939 Jamie Walters 844-5261

Other Important Numbers Admission 844-5533 Alumni Office 844-5486 Physical Education Office 844-6181 Campus Safety 844-5450 Training Room 844-4891 University Communications 844-5481 Wellness Center 844-5434

Brian Kipley Director of Sports Information 15 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis 15 AU Administration

Rebecca L. Sherrick President Currently in her ninth year as Aurora University President, Rebecca Sherrick is a true Spartan booster and often attends athletic events. She earned her B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and her doc- torate from Northwestern University.

Andrew Manion Provost Previously Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Norbert College and his doctorate in experimental psychology from Adelphi University.

Lora de Lacey Vice President for Student Life Lora de Lacey assumed the position of Vice President for Student Life in May of 2008. She also serves as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since December 2001. She earned her B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and her M.S., as well as PhD., from Vanderbilt University.

Mark Walsh Director of Athletics Mark Walsh was named Director of Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992- 2002 and an Assistant Coach from 1987- 1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC Conference Championships and nine NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as an Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was part of the coaching staff that reinstated football after it had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Aurora University. 16 AU Women’s Golf and Tennis This Is Aurora University

Eckhart Hall

Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this change came a different name and a growing enroll- ment. In 1985, the institution was rechristened Aurora University. In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the two insti- tutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight years later. Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,300 degree-seeking students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education (including the School of Physical Education) and the College of Professional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, lead- ing to master’s degrees in business administration, mathematics, recreation administration, teaching and social work, as well as a doctorate in education. At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events. May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad, research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s culture. AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious, social and service organiza- tions and play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields 18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning tradition with 44 conference titles in recent years and 27 regular appearances in national tournaments. The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing wall, com- plete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activities room and coaches’ offices. Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.

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