Providence College Quick Facts Location...... Providence, R.I. 02918 Founded...... 1917 Enrollment...... 3,938 Denomination...... Catholic (Dominican) Conference...... Independent, NCAA Division I Nickname...... Friars Colors...... Black, White and Silver (PMS 877) President...... Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Associate Vice President/Athletics Director...... Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA...... Jill LaPoint Associate Athletic Director/Internal Ops...... Nick Reggio Athletic Mission Statement Associate Athletic Director/Business...... Mac Hart Associate Athletic Director/External Relations...... Steve Napolillo The mission of the Providence College Inter- Associate Athletic Director/Facilities...... Carl LaBranche collegiate Athletics Program is to foster the Associate Athletic Director/Marketing and Communications...... Arthur Parks personal development and education of young Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance...... Jessica Hegmann men and women through their participation in Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Training...... John Rock NCAA Division I Athletics Marketing Coordinator...... Katie Moore Home Court...... Alumni Hall/Mullaney Gymnasium (2,620) Athletics contests provide an opportunity for Head Coach...... Margot Royer (Scranton ‘95), 10th Season the campus and the community at large to Record at Providence (Career)...... 80-159 (Same) demonstrate their support of the College, its Assistant Coach...... Laura Ciummo (Rivier ‘08), First Season athletics program and the student athletes Team Manager...... John Maleri The Athletic Department strives to fulfill Volleyball Office Phone...... 401-865-2028 student-athlete needs and goals in an environ- Athletic Trainer (Volleyball)...... Bryn Van Patten ment steeped in the Dominican tradition in 2008 Record...... 15-20 which honesty, integrity, mutual respect, effort Letterwinners Returning/Lost...... 3/6 and constant improvement are cherished and Starters Returning/Lost...... 2/4 cultivated. Full-Time Sports Information Staff...... Arthur Parks, Jen Rynearson, Jorge Rocha Sports Information Phone...... 401-865-2272 Sports Information Fax...... 401-865-2583 Athletic Website...... www.Friars.com

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Mailing Address Providence College Sports Information Department Alumni Hall Credits: The 2009 Providence College Women’s Volleyball Media Guide is published by 1 Cunningham Square the Providence College Athletic Department and all rights are reserved. All information in Providence, RI 02918 this guide is property of Providence College. Editor/Design/Layout: Mark LaFrance. Editorial Assistance: Carolyn Cooper, Steve Comolli, Arthur Parks, John May, Jorge Rocha, Matt Lee, Jen Rynearson, Margot Royer. Photography: Tom Maguire. CD duplication provided by One Stop Media Shop, Inc. in San Diego, Calif. ACADEMICS AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

The Mission Statement of the College Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institu- tion of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical and aesthetic College Profile values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes Affiliation quality teaching and scholarship. Roman Catholic Dominican Friars rovidence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds P Enrollment from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the es- 3,938 undergraduates sential dignity, freedom and equality of every person and welcomes qualified 19 foreign countries women and men from all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Providence 13.2% from Rhode Island College prepares its students to be responsible and productive citizens to serve 65.5% from New England in their own society and the greater world community. 43.8% men, 56.2% women

The City of Providence 175,255 residents 27,204 full-time college students in Providence 61,168 full-time college students in Rhode Island Campus 105 acres Concannon Fitness Center/ Peterson Rec. Center Basketball Courts Indoor Track Swimming Pool Racquetball Courts Nautilus Tennis Courts Dance Studio Responding to the needs of Rhode Island, the Dominican Order of Preachers made a special Weight Room commitment to the state in 1917 and founded Providence College — the only institution of higher learning in North America that is conducted by the Order. In 92 years, Providence College has Phillips Library steadily moved to a position of national prominence, while maintaining a personal, community- 560,975 total volumes like atmosphere that fosters growth and development among its student population. Albertus Magnus-Hickey Providence College’s rich heritage dates back to 1216, or the origins of the Dominican Or- der in Spain. Through the ages, the Dominican Friars became known as the “champions of the Science Complex State of the Art Labs faith,” spreading the gospel message through the centuries into every corner of the globe. Today, Computer Work Stations Dominican Friars continue to spread the gospel in a wide range of remote areas of the world, Research Facilities to teach at every level of the United States educational system. With the Dominican tradition as its foundation, Providence College focuses on developing the Seven Computer Labs entire person through its values-oriented education. The college seeks to complement a student’s Nine Dormitories knowledge with knowledge of his or her own values — values that will remain the foundation Five Apartment Buildings for sound judgement throughout a lifetime. One Suite Hall To that end, Providence College aims to relate its curriculum to the problems of contempo- rary society, offering diverse programs of study that remain grounded in the liberal arts. Students Smith Center for the Arts may choose from some 60 concentrations ranging from computer science to labor relations Angell Blackfriars Theatre Concert Hall to theatre arts. In addition, qualified students who wish to structure a program not specifically Film Screening Classroom provided under the regular concentrations may develop their own program with the approval Dance Studio of the dean of the college. Keyboard Piano Lab As part of the core curriculum, all students take a two-year, team-taught course, Development Music Library of Western Civilization (DWC) which integrates the study of literature, philosophy, history and religious studies through the ages into a cohesive interdisciplinary unit. Faculty Situated just on the fringe of downtown Providence, the College’s location enables students 399 members, 387 teaching faculty to have easy access to the many social, cultural, educational and recreational amenities of urban Dominican priests or sisters (10.2% Dominican, 10% Friars) life - the Providence Public Library; entertainment at the Providence Performing Arts Center; 12.1:1 student to faculty ratio sporting events, entertainment and trade shows at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the Providence 91.5% Ph.D. or the highest degree in their Convention Center and dozens of fine restaurants. With several other major educational institu- field tions located in Providence, the city has become a hub of collegiate activity.

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Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Reverend Athletics Director Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Since Robert G. Driscoll was hired as the Associate Vice President for Athletics on November 2, 2001, President Providence College athletics has experienced un- precedented growth in academic and athletic per- On February 1, 2005, Providence College formance, fundraising, facilities and community in- announced the election of Reverend Brian J. volvement. Driscoll has reinvigorated the Providence Shanley, O.P., to serve as the 12th president College Athletics program, leading the charge with a of the College. Prior to his arrival at Provi- vision of creating one of the most respected programs dence, Father Shanley served as an associate in the nation, where each student-athlete graduates professor in the School of Philosophy at The and has the opportunity to compete for champion- Catholic University of America in Washing- ships. Driscoll was recognized for his efforts on June ton, D.C. 10, 2008 as he was named the 2007-08 Astro Turf Father Shanley is a native of Warwick, Athletics Director of the Year for Division I Northeast Region at the 43rd National Rhode Island. A parishioner at St. Gregory Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Annual Convention. He also was the Great Church, he attended local public schools, graduating from Toll recently honored by his alma mater, Ithaca College, where he received the Distin- Gate High School in 1976. guished Sport Industry Leader award during alumni weekend. In 1980, Father Shanley earned his undergraduate degree in history at The athletics program at Providence continued to experience growth under Providence College. He holds a doctorate degree in philosophy from the Driscoll’s guidance during the 2008-09 season. Part of Driscoll’s vision is to achieve University of Toronto, where he completed the Collaborative Providence in a 100-percent graduation rate. In the most recent NCAA Graduation Success Rate Philosophy and Medieval Studies. He also holds a master of divinity degree data, Providence student-athletes graduated at a 94 percent rate, which was one of (theology) and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), both from the the highest rankings in the country for a Division I program. Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. (Pontifical Faculty of the Providence College finished 91st out of 278 Division I colleges and universities in Immaculate Conception.) the 2008-09 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. Among Division I-AAA schools, Provi- Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Father Shanley has devoted his entire dence ranked fourth. The Directors’ Cup was first awarded in 1993-94. Since its career to teaching and administration in Catholic higher education. Fol- inception, the Friars have finished among the top-100 a total of 11 times, including lowing teaching assignments at Providence College and the University of five of the last six years. Among the 16 BIG EAST Conference members, Providence Toronto, he began his tenure at The Catholic University of America in 1994, College ranked eighth. There also have been numerous facility improvements. The men’s soccer program achieving the rank of associate professor in 2001. Father Shanley’s first received a generous donation from John Murphy ‘80 and renovated the soccer offic- teaching assignment was at Providence College from 1988-91. He was an es. The Joyce Murphy Soccer Suite, which opened in November of 2008, features instructor of philosophy, and taught in the Development of Western Civiliza- new offices, meeting spaces and a lounge area equipped with flat screen televisions. tion Program. The men’s and women’s soccer locker rooms also were renovated. With the cre- Father Shanley spent the Fall 2002 semester as a visiting professor at the ation of the BIG EAST Lacrosse Conference, the lacrosse offices were renovated to Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He previously engaged go along with a new locker room. The volleyball locker room also was renovated in a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for and a new women’s basketball video room was created. In addition, the track/cross Philosophy of Religion in 1998-99. country offices and the women’s soccer offices were refurbished. The Helen Bert As the Regent of Studies for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Father- Student-Athlete Study Lounge, which was opened in 2007, was recently expanded. Shanley holds a seat on the Provincial Council, a body of 12 Dominican The Friends of Friar Hockey Room also was renovated at Schneider Arena. The Friars serving as cabinet-level advisors to the Prior Provincial. He advises the Friends of Friar Room includes plasma televisions, high-top counters and a media Prior Provincial on all matters pertaining to the intellectual and academic library room displaying the history of Friar Hockey. life of the Province and oversees the academic endeavors of members of In August of 2007, the Concannon Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art $18 million the Province, including those in preparation for the priesthood and those facility, was opened. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to the $6 million engaged in graduate studies. Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex, which was completed in August 2005. The Fitness Center houses the Friars’ Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center as well as administrative and coaching offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The construction project also provides the department with a state-of-the-art sports medicine complex and a new ticket office. The Canavan Sports Medicine Center, which was completed in August of 2008, is equipped with a hydrotherapy room, which includes a SwimEx rehab pool and two plunges for cold/hot therapy. As a result of the state-of-the-art facilities, Providence College will host the 2009 BIG EAST Field Hockey Championship at the Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex. The construction went beyond the friendly confines of the College. Driscoll worked strategically with lead officials in the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island to help spearhead an $80 million renovation of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, which is home to the Friar men’s basketball team. The renovations, which were completed in September 2008, have already reaped benefits for the College, the City of Providence and the State of Rhode Island, as Providence was awarded the first and second rounds of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Many of the College’s athletic improvements were made possible through Driscoll’s fundraising efforts. In each of the seven years that Driscoll has led the Friars, the athletic department has exceeded its fundraising goals and has generated millions of dollars that have been utilized for student-athlete development and facility en- hancements. Driscoll is currently a member of the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee and will serve as the Committee Chair in 2010-11. He also represents the BIG EAST’s Athletic Directors on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, serves on the BIG EAST Finance Committee and the HOCKEY EAST Television Negotiations Com- mittee. He previously served on the NCAA Division I Management Council and was an NCAA Fellows Programs Executive Mentor. Driscoll joined the Providence community after 14½ years in athletic administration at the University of California, Berkeley. At Cal, Driscoll served as the Executive Associate Athletic Director and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department as well as overseeing football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, rugby, strength training, equipment and the sports medicine programs. Driscoll was hired at Cal as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, a position he held for five years. He then assumed the position of Executive Associate Athletic Director, at which point he was responsible for the administration of 27 varsity sports. During his tenure at Cal, he oversaw 25 club sports, a staff of 250 and a $36 million budget. Prior to coming to Providence, he served as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. During his tenure, Cal won over 20 national championships, competed in the Citrus, Copper, Alamo and Aloha Bowls, NCAA Basketball Tournaments and the College World Series for baseball and softball. The Bears also finished as high as 12th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup. Before arriving at Cal, Driscoll served six years (1981-87) as the Athletic Director and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Intramural Sports at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. Prior to arriving at Mills, Driscoll was Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball and Hockey Coach at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. from 1977-81. Driscoll was a stand-out hockey and baseball player at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education/Psychology of Sports from Ithaca in 1975. A native of West Concord, Mass., Driscoll was inducted into the inaugural class of Concord-Carlisle High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (football, ice hockey and base- ball) in 1993. He is the proud father of three children: Tara, Kelly and Sean. He and his wife Cathy reside in North Kingstown.

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Athletic Academic Services The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. Holistic services are provided in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and long-term success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments.

Student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom as well as on the field or court, may be nominated for the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, the HOCKEY EAST Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA Division I Academic Team or ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Program presented by CoSIDA. The Providence College Athletic Department also honors student-athletes each semester who have achieved a 3.00 grade point average or higher.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements Providence College is primarily a coeducational four-year undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences. Its main objective is the intellectual development of its students through the disciplines of the sciences and the humanities, equipping them to become productive and responsible citizens of a democratic society.

To be eligible for a degree, a student must accumulate 116 credit hours Academic Services Available To Student-Athletes over an eight semester period with an overall quality point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, students must complete a minimum of Academic Monitoring 24 upper-division credits in the field of their majors with an overall 2.0 Progress report slips (i.e., requesting information regarding class cumulative average unless stipulated. Included in the total credit hours attendance and performance) are sent to each instructor for all are the following prerequisites for any degree: Development of Western student-athletes at least once per semester. The staff tracks individual Civilization (20); Social Sciences (6); Natural Science (6); Philosophy (6); progress, schedules meetings with student-athletes as appropriate, Theology (6); Mathematics (3) and Fine Arts (3). The remaining credit and personally contacts instructors as necessary. hours are elective with at least nine coming from areas outside one’s Counseling/Mentoring major. In addition, all students establish English (writing) Proficiency by The staff meets with student-athletes, individually and in-groups, coursework or standards designated by the English Department. regarding academic, athletic, career, and/or personal issues. Life Skills Program/Special Projects The most popular majors for the Class of 2009 were Marketing, Programs and workshops on select life skills (i.e., NCAA/CHAMPS Life Management, Finance, Health and Policy Management and English. Skills Program) are presented, covering the following five component areas: academics, personal development, community service, athletics, Although this may seem overwhelming on paper, our staff goes to great and career development. The OAS has collaborative relationships with lengths to monitor each student’s academic progress. It’s a system that many units on campus to help provide these services. Providence is quite proud of and one which we’ve worked long and Pre-Registration hard to establish. The staff assists student-athletes with planning and course registration. In conjunction with the Office of Academic Records, dates are Any student-athlete who feels the need for tutorial assistance can utilize determined for pre-registration each semester. the college’s tutorial center, as well as the athletic department’s advisors Study Hall who can supply them with individuals capable of assisting them in their Quiet, monitored study time is available, during daytime and evening particular course of study. hours. Student-athletes are required and/or recommended to attend, on a sport-by-sport basis, by their respective head coach. Travel Notifications Academic Services - Staff At the beginning of each semester, student-athletes are provided with letters for their instructors, notifying them of travel/competitive Jonathan Gomes, schedules. Assistant Director for Student Athlete Services Tutorial Services and The Writing Center Meghan Kiley, The Tutorial Center, which is nationally certified by the College Academic/Life Skills Coordinator for Student-Athletes Reading & Learning Association, provides peer tutoring in most all Angela Marathakis, subject areas. The Tutorial Center is open until 9:00 p.m. weeknights. Academic Skills Specialist The Writing Center provides more intensive and specialized writing Thomas Wenskus, support and also maintains evening hours for student-athletes’ Graduate Assistant for Academic Services convenience.

3 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH MARGOT ROYER Margot ROYER Head Coach 10th Season University of Scranton ‘95

Margot Royer, who was named the fifth head volleyball coach in Providence College history in August of 2000, enters her 10th season with the Friars. In her first season coaching the Friars, Royer led the squad to a 9-1 start and an overall record of 16-15 while competing in the BIG EAST. The 2001 campaign proved to be a test of the team’s mettle as the Friars played a tough non-conference schedule, combined with the always strong BIG EAST Conference schedule. PC finished with a 6-20 overall record as Friars’ outside hitter Sarah Katinger earned All-BIG EAST Conference honors. In 2002, Providence ran into similar obstacles as the team finished with a 2-29 mark. Providence College volleyball became an independent program in 2003, but continued to play a national slate of challenging opponents. In 2005, the Friars posted a 7-28 record with a squad considered to be among the youngest in America. Consisting of eight freshmen, two sophomores and two seniors, the Friars posted their highest win total since 2000. Royer led the 2006 squad, comprised of two juniors, seven sophomores, and three freshmen, to a 14 win season. The 2007 season saw the Friars win 19 games, which was the highest total since 1997 when the squad recorded 21 wins. In 2008, the team posted a 15-20 record and was competitive in a number of tournaments throughout the season. In summer 2008, Royer was selected to coach a group of Royer Year-By-Year International Experience collegiate athletes in a tournament held in Australia. Royer’s team competed against the Queensland Academy of Sport National Year Record Royer has coached for USA International Junior and National Senior teams. Royer has been selected to 2000 16-15 Volleyball during each of the past two coach for USA Athletes International again in the summer of 2009 2001 6-20 summers. In 2008, she mentored nine during a tour of Scotland. 2002 2-29 student-athletes from various American Royer came to Providence after spending three years as the 2003 3-24 colleges in Australia as they competed assistant coach and kinesiology lecturer at Angelo State University 2004 5-21 against the Queensland Academy of Sport and other international squads. In 2009, in San Angelo, Texas. In addition to her coaching duties at Angelo 2005 7-28 Royer traveled to Scotland. Representing State, Royer was the director of ASU’s volleyball camp and 2006 14-18 2007 19-12 USA athletes internationally, Royer’s coached the Planet Volleyball Junior Olympic club team for 18 squad finished second in the competition, -and-under players. 2008 15-20 Total 80-159 falling to the Scottish National Team in the From October 1996 to May 1997, Royer worked for NASA at championship match. the Goddard Space Flight Center where she oversaw the fitness is presented annually to the outstanding female athlete of the lab. While working for NASA, she served as a graduate assistant Scranton senior class. at the University of Maryland in the kinesiology department. In January 2009, Royer was inducted into the University of While a grad assistant at Maryland, Royer earned her master’s Scranton’s Wall of Fame and was the first volleyball player in school degree in kinesiology, with a concentration in sports psychology, history to receive the honor. The Wall of Fame was founded in in May of 1997. 1970 to honor former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, A 1995 graduate of the University of Scranton with a double- and those in the community who have been instrumental in the major in human services and philosophy, Royer was a four-year overall development of The University of Scranton’s athletics letter winner on the volleyball team. She was captain as a junior program. and senior and was named the league MVP in her senior season. Royer resides in North Providence, R.I. She is engaged to Jeff She was also the recipient of the O’Hara Award as a senior, which Johnson and the couple will be married in December of 2009.

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Laura John CIUMMO MALERI Asst. Coach Team Manager First Season First Season Rivier College ‘08 Providence College ‘10

Laura Ciummo enters her first season as John Maleri enters his first season with an assistant coach with the Providence the Providence College volleyball team as volleyball program. Ciummo is coming off team manager. A senior biology major from an illustrious playing career as a setter at Trumbull, Conn., Maleri brings a wealth of Rivier College, where she is a member of volleyball experience to the Friars. the prestigious 3,000 assists club. She led the Raiders to two GNAC He was a four-year letter winner on the Trumbull High School vol- Championships during her tenure at Rivier. As a senior, Ciummo earned leyball team and earned a number of awards during his career. Maleri First Team All-GNAC honors and was named the conference’s Most was a Connecticut All-State selection as a senior and earned Connecticut Valuable Player. In 2005 as a freshman, Ciummo garned GNAC Rookie Post All-Star honors in 2005 and 2006. He garnered All-FCIAC (Fairfield of the Year accolades and was a Rookie of the Week selection. A native County Interscholastic Athletic Championship) accolades as a junior and of Burrillville, R.I., she is the daughter of Ernest and Sheryl Ciummo. senior. Maleri led his team to the Connecticut Class L Championship Coach Ciummo has an older sister, Erin. game as a junior and senior and the FCIAC Championship game as a senior. He is currently a member of the men’s volleyball club team at Providence College.

Kenneth Bryn VAN WHITE PATTEN Strength Coach Athletic Trainer Seventh Season First Season University of Vermont ‘92 Syracuse University ‘98

Kenneth White enters his seventh sea- Bryn VanPatten enters his first season as son as Providence College’s strength and the athletic trainer for the Providence Col- conditioning coach. White is responsible lege Volleyball Team. He joined the Provi- for all the strength and conditioning requirements for the College’s 19 dence College Sports Medicine department varsity athletics teams. in the fall of 2006 and works with the volleyball and men’s basketball “Coach White is a crucial part and valuable asset to our program,” programs. Coach Royer said. Previously, VanPatten worked at BIG EAST rival St John’s University Prior to coming to Providence, White was the head strength and con- where he served as assistant athletic trainer working with the men’s soc- ditioning coach at Stony Brook University. In 1997, he was hired as the cer and lacrosse programs. He also worked at Binghamton University first ever strength and conditioning coach at St. Bonaventure University, where he served as assistant athletic trainer working with all sports. Prior a position he held until leaving for Stony Brook in 1999. White began to his stint at Binghamton, he was the head athletic trainer at Davis his career in strength and conditioning in 1995 as a graduate assistant College in Binghamton, N.Y. at Columbia University. VanPatten earned his bachelors degree from Syracuse University in A 1992 graduate of the University of Vermont, White was a four-year Health and Exercise Science in 1998 and his masters degree from SUNY letterman in basketball at the University of Vermont and was co-captain Cortland in Health Education in 2002. of the squad his senior year. He led the North Atlantic Conference in He earned his certification in athletic training from the National assist-to-turnover ratio for three years. For his efforts on the court, White Athletic Trainers’ Assocation and became a Certified Strength and was elected to the Catamount Hall of Fame on October 4, 2002. White Conditioning Specialist in 2001. He also is an American Red Cross received his master’s degree from Columbia University in 1999. instructor and handles the department’s CPR/First Aid/AED certification White is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Asso- needs. ciation as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He VanPatten, a native of Endicott, N.Y., resides with his wife, Liz, and also has a Club Coach/Olympic Weightlifting Certification from USA daughter, Olivia, in West Warwick, R.I. Weightlifting.

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2009 Providence College Volleyball Roster

No Name Class Pos. Ht. Hometown/Previous School 1 Lauren Fletcher Sophomore MB 6-1 Syracuse, N.Y./Marcellus 2 Cassandra Muzzonigro Freshman DS 5-7 Gibsonia, Pa./Pine Richland 4 Lauren Hendel Sophomore OH 5-10 Lloyd Harbor, N.Y./St. Anthony’s 5 Shelby Spicer Freshman DS 5-6 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Pine Crest 6 Kristen Halliday Junior OH 6-0 Bourne, Mass./Bourne 7 Stephanie Carlu Freshman H/S 5-9 Coventry, R.I./Coventry 8 Abby Majewski Senior OH 5-9 Sunderland, Mass./Frontier Regional 9 Carly Morrison Sophomore S 5-9 Larkspur, Calif./Redwood 10 Julia Claudy Freshman MB 5-10 Kennett Square, Pa./Archmere Academy 11 Shelagh Dolan Sophomore MB 6-1 Westford, Mass./Quinnipiac/Westford Academy 12 Meredith Gent Junior MB 6-0 Reading, Mass./Reading Memorial 13 Emily Morris Junior DS 5-8 Hermosa Beach, Calif./Marymount 14 Kourtney Halliday Junior RS 6-0 Bourne, Mass./Bourne 15 Sondra Snyder Junior S/DS 5-6 Norwood, N.J./Northern Valley Reg.

Geographic Breakdown Massachusetts Shelagh Dolan Meredith Gent Kourtney Halliday Kristen Halliday Abby Majewski Rhode Island Stephanie Carlu Asst. Coach Laura Ciummo California Connecticut Emily Morris Mgr. John Maleri Carly Morrison New Jersey Sondra Snyder

New York Lauren Fletcher Lauren Hendel

Pennsylvania Julia Claudy Cassandra Muzzonigro Florida Head Coach Margot Royer Shelby Spicer

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Abby #8 MAJEWSKI Senior • OH • 5-9 Sunderland, Mass. Frontier Regional

At Providence: As the team’s only senior this year and co-captain, Abby is the natu- ral leader on the team. She worked hard on her strength and conditioning over the summer and will be the go-to hitter on the left side. As A Junior: Played in 116 games and ranked third on the Friars with 186 kills and fourth with 25 service aces…Posted at least seven kills in 14 matches…Had eight kills and six digs versus Maine on Sept. 5…Posted nine kills and seven digs on Sept. 13 against Wagner…Notched eight kills and five digs on Sept. 24 versus Manhattan…Tallied nine kills and three total blocks on Oct. 21 at Bryant…Registered 12 kills against Chicago State on Oct. 25…Notched a career-high 13 kills and added five digs in the National Independent Tournament versus Texas Pan-American on Nov. 22. As a Sophomore: Was fourth on the team in kills with 146…Recorded 12 kills twice (Oct. 27 vs. Sacred Heart and Oct. 31 vs. Hartford)…Tallied double-figure digs twice, recording 11 each time…Named to the 2007 Division I Independent All-Academic Team. As a Freshman: Recorded her first-career kill against Holy Cross on Sept. 13...Posted five digs vs. Brown on Oct. 3.

At Frontier Regional HS: Played four years at Frontier Regional High School in Deerfield, Mass. under the direction of Head Coach Sean MacDonald...A multi-sport athlete and captain who earned five varsity letters in volleyball as well as five letters in track & field and three let- ters in basketball...As a senior, she totaled 319 kills as well as 219 digs and 66 aces, helping leading her team to a 25-0 record...Team won a league title, a Western Mass. title and a state championship in 2005, the school’s first ever...Participated in the Bay State Games in 2004, 2005 and 2006...A 2005 Division III All-State Girls’ Volleyball Team selection...A First-Team Division III All-Western Mass. selection in 2005 in addition to being named the Springfield Republican Athlete of the Week...A Division II First-Team All-Western Mass. selection in basketball in 2004-05 as her squad’s leading scorer...Set a school-record in the 4x400 relay in 2003...Voted the “Best Athlete” in winter sports by the Daily Hampshire Gazette in 2005...A two-year member of the National Honor Society who was ranked in the top-10 percent of her class.

Personal: The daughter of Cynthia and Daniel Majewski...Has two older sisters, Elizabeth and Amanda...Born August 18, 1988...Manage- ment major. Coach Royer Quote: “Abby is the offensive leader on our team. She is a smart hitter who has quickened her footwork and will be our biggest offensive threat in her senior season.”

Career Highs Kills: 13 - vs. Texas-Pan American, 11/22/08 Service Aces: 3 - vs. Coppin State, 9/20/08 Digs: 11 - Twice Total Blocks: 3 - Four times

MAJEWSKI’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2006 36 4 7 20 -.150 2 0 10 1 2007 90 146 84 482 .129 7 6 112 25 2008 116 186 80 625 .170 10 25 109 22 TOT 242 336 171 1127 .146 19 31 231 48

7 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL MEET THE FRIARS

Kristen #6 HALLIDAY Junior • OH • 6-0 Bourne, Mass. Bourne • Pilgrim At Providence: A smart outside hitter, Kristen is a verbal leader with a level head that makes her an essential part of the team’s success on and off the floor. As A Sophomore: Played in 14 games and recorded totals of three kills and nine digs… Recorded five digs against Bryant on Oct. 21…Posted one kill and four digs versus Chicago State on Oct. 25. As a Freshman: Tallied 36 kills and 26 digs in 33 games…Recorded her first career kill against Savannah State on Aug. 30... Had a career-high seven kills vs. Texas-Pan American on Nov. 16…Tallied a career-high four blocks against NJIT on Nov. 17. Coach Royer Quote: “Kristen is a steady player with a solid pass and a good attack. She is very driven and will help us out both offensively At Bourne HS: Played four years of volleyball, softball and basketball... Was and defensively in the outside position.” team captain of the volleyball team her junior and senior seasons and cap- tain of her basketball team... Was a member of the Pilgrim Junior Olympic Career Highs Volleyball Club for five years...Named First Team All-Star of the South Coast Kills: 7 - vs. Texas-Pan American, 11/16/07 Conference and Cape Cod and the Islands for volleyball, basketball and Service Aces: 0 softball... In 2004, Bourne HS won the state championship... In 2005, her Digs: 5 - Twice club team came in second place in the New England Region... In her senior Total Blocks: 4 - vs. NJIT, 11/17/07 season, her high school team won the South Coast Conference Champion- ship... In 2006, she earned the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Associa- tion Coaches Award... She also was named Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic... An honor roll student all four years of high school. HALLIDAY’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2007 33 36 25 117 .094 3 0 26 17 Personal: The daughter of Jim and Karen Halliday...Has a twin sister, Kourt- 2008 14 3 2 9 .111 0 0 9 0 ney, an older sister, Kerri, and a younger brother, Jimmy.... Born January 20, TOT 47 39 27 126 .095 3 0 35 17 1989... Major is health policy and management.

Meredith #12 GENT Junior • MB • 6-0 Reading, Mass. Reading Memorial • Lat. 42 At Providence: A natural outside hitter who has moved to middle blocker in the last year. She can be a threat in both positions. She works overtime at practice and has a strong desire to compete. As A Sophomore: Played in 27 games and posted totals of 13 kills, 12 digs and five service aces…Notched three kills and added three digs against Brown on Sept. 16…Tallied three kills and three digs versus Coppin State on Sept. 20 As a Freshman: Recorded Coach Royer Quote: “‘Mer’ worked hard on the reach in her swing her first career kill against Savannah State on Aug. 30...Had a career- this spring. She is a very athletic player with a strong desire to see the high seven kills vs. Savannah State on Sept. 29…Had a .290 hitting percentage in 11 games. court.” Career Highs At Reading Memorial HS: Lettered in volleyball three seasons and Kills: 7 - vs. Savannah State, 9/29/07 basketball all four years...Was volleyball team captain in her junior and Service Aces: 2 - vs. Manhattan, 9/24/08 senior seasons... Served as basketball captain her senior year... Compiled Digs: 3 - Twice 276 kills in her final year at Reading Memorial...In 2006, Meredith was Total Blocks: 1 - vs. Savannah State, 8/30/07 named Middlesex League MVP, North Shore Conference Player of the Year, Boston Globe All-Scholastic and Boston Herald All-Scholastic... She was a three-time Middlesex All-League player...Led her team to GENT’S CAREER STATISTICS two league championships in 2004 and 2006 and the Division 1 North YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK Finals in 2006... A National Merit candidate. 2007 11 12 3 31 .290 0 0 5 1 2008 27 13 4 44 .205 1 5 12 0 Personal: The daughter of Peter and Leslie Gent... Has one older brother, TOT 38 25 7 75 .240 1 5 17 1 Patrick...Born May 23, 1989...Marketing major. 8 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL MEET THE FRIARS Emily #13 MORRIS Junior • DS • 5-8 Hermosa Beach, Calif. Marymount • SCVBC At Providence: A well trained passer with a good amount of collegiate experience, she can also set if need be. She is a strong server and is a player who finds ways to win. As A Sophomore: Appeared in 100 games and ranked second on the team with 39 service aces and fifth with 186 digs…Had double-digit digs in six matches…Notched 10 digs versus Sacred Heart on Sept. 19… Had three service aces and nine digs on Oct. 4 versus Chicago State… Posted 11 digs and two service aces on Oct. 21 at Bryant…Registered seven digs and a season-high five service aces on Nov. 1 versus Bryant… Coach Royer Quote:“’Em’ has worked on her passing and defense Recorded a season-high 14 digs on Nov. 12 against Rhode Island…Tallied over the past couple of years. She feels comfortable playing almost 12 digs and two service aces in the National Independent Tournament every position on the court and her serve is one of our best.” versus Texas-Pan American on Nov. 22. As a Freshman: Played in 48 games in her first season…Tallied 69 digs and six aces…Had a career- Career Highs high nine digs vs. Texas-Pan American on Nov. 16. Kills: 2 - Twice Service Aces: 5 - vs. Bryant, 11/1/08 At Marymount: Earned four varisty letters in volleyball...Helped guide Assists: 19 - vs. Brown, 9/16/08 her high school team to two league championships...Won the team’s Digs: 14 - vs. Rhode Island, 11/12/08 Most Improved Player Award in 2004...Also played for the Southern California Volleyball Club for nine years...Was an honor roll student. MORRIS’ CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK Personal: The daughter of Tim Morris and Victoria Chavez...Has one 2007 48 3 3 14 .000 5 6 69 1 older sister, Claire, and one older brother, Andrew...Born November 2008 100 10 16 71 -.085 41 39 186 0 23, 1988...Sociology major. TOT 148 13 19 85 -.071 46 45 255 1

Kourtney #14 HALLIDAY Junior • RS • 6-0 Bourne, Mass. Bourne • Pilgrim At Providence: One of the strongest blockers on the team and has become a big threat on the right side with her heavy swing and numerous attacks. As A Sopho- more: Played in 22 games with a total of 12 kills and seven digs… Recorded one kill, one dig and two blocks against UT-Pan American on Nov. 22. As a Freshman: Recorded her first career kill against Savannah State on Aug. 30...Had a career-high four digs vs. St. Francis on Oct. 20… Tallied a career-high three blocks against Savannah State on Sept. 29. Coach Royer Quote:“’Kourt’ is our strongest blocker. She has a tough swing to block and we look for her to be a huge asset to us this At Bourne HS: Played four years of volleyball, softball and basketball... season.” Was team captain in 2005-06...Was a member of the Pilgrim Junior Olympic Volleyball Club for five years...Named First Team All-Star of Career Highs the South Coast Conference and Cape Cod and the Islands in her junior Kills: 3 - Twice and senior seasons... In 2004, Bourne HS won the state championship... Service Aces: 0 In 2005, her club team placed second in the New England Region... Digs: 4 - vs. St. Francis (N.Y.), 10/20/07 In her senior season, her high school team was SCC champions...In Total Blocks: 3 - vs. Savannah State, 9/29/07 2006, she earned the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coaches Award... She also was named Boston Globe and Boston Herald HALLIDAY’S CAREER STATISTICS All-Scholastic... An honor roll student all four years of high school. YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2007 13 6 2 19 .211 2 0 6 5 Personal: The daughter of Jim and Karen Halliday...Has a twin sister, 2008 22 12 14 59 -.034 0 0 7 9 Kristen, an older sister, Kerri, and a younger brother, Jimmy... Born Janu- TOT 35 18 16 78 .026 2 0 13 14 ary 20, 1989... Majoring in health policy and management. 9 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL MEET THE FRIARS Sondra #15 SNYDER Junior • S/DS • 5-6 Norwood, N.J. Northern Valley Reg.• DIGS

At Providence: A quick player with a good pass and even better setting hands. She leads by example on the floor and has a good knowledge of the game and a positive attitude that sparks the team. As A Sophomore: Did not see action during her sophomore campaign. As a Freshman: Played in 27 games and recorded 21 assists…Had a career-high 12 assists vs. Savannah State on Sept. 29. Coach Royer Quote:“’Sonj’ plays both setter and DS but will likely At Northern Valley Regional: Lettered in volleyball and track all four be our spark on defense this year. She has very quick reflexes and is years... Member of Digs club team for eight years... Was team captain a very smart player on the floor. She goes for every ball which sparks her senior season... The N.J. Star selected her First-Team All-Bergen the team in rallies.” County, Third-Team All-State, and the Unheralded Player of the Year in her senior season... Named to the second team all-league of the NBIAL Career Highs her sophomore and junior seasons... Named athlete of the week in her Kills: 1 - vs. North Carolina Central, 9/28/07 senior year... Led her team to a quarterfinal appearance in the state Service Aces: 0 tournament in her senior season... Also in her senior season, she was Assists: 12 - vs. Savannah State, 9/29/07 named to the first team all-league and first-team all-county... Member Digs: 4 - Twice of the National Honor Society.

Personal: The daughter of Bill and Katherine Snyder... Has two older SNYDER’S CAREER STATISTICS sisters, Blair and Sara...Born October 27, 1988... Elementary/Special YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2007 27 1 0 5 .200 21 1 19 0 Education major. 2008 Did Not See Action In 2008 TOT 27 1 0 5 .200 21 1 19 0

Lauren #1 FLETCHER Sophomore • MB • 6-1 Syracuse, N.Y. Marcellus • Onondaga

At Providence: One of our strongest hit- ters, ‘Flitch’ will be a starter at the middle blocker position. She has improved her footwork on the block and has a deceptive serve. As A Freshman: Played in 109 of 124 games…Ranked third on the Friars with 64 total blocks, fourth with 142 kills and fifth with 422 total attempts on the season…Posted eight kills and four digs in the season opener against Canisius on Aug. 29…Had a season high 10 kills and added five total blocks versus Maine on Sept. 5…Tallied seven kills and five total blocks Coach Royer Quote:“’Flitch’ moved from right side to middle blocker on Nov. 1 against Howard…Recorded seven kills on Nov. 21 at the this year. She has a great swing and times her attack well with the National Independent Tournament versus NJIT. setters. She will be tough to shut down offensively.” At Marcellus: Lettered in volleyball all four years…Played for the On- Career Highs ondaga Volleyball club team for five years…Captained her volleyball Kills: 10 - vs. Maine, 9/5/08 team her senior year…Named Section Player of the Year and team Service Aces: 0 MVP junior and senior year…Named first-team all-state, all-section, Digs: 4 - Three times and all-league 2006-2008…Owns single season and career records for Total Blocks: 5 - Five times kills and blocks…Led her team to Sectional and League champion- ships three out of her four years including a 21-0 season ending with a Regional championship…High honor roll all four years… National FLETCHER’S CAREER STATISTICS Honor Society member. YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2008 109 142 80 422 .147 10 0 36 64 Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Mary Pat Fletcher…Has one young- TOT 109 142 80 422 .147 10 0 36 64 er sister, Nicole… Born June 16, 1990…Undeclared major.

10 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL MEET THE FRIARS Lauren #4 HENDEL Sophomore• OH • 5-10 Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. St. Anthony’s • Island

At Providence: An outside hitter who saw time as a freshman, she improved her game tremendously last spring. She has a strong swing and a competitive spirit. As A Freshman: Appeared in 64 games, tallying 38 digs and 12 service aces on the year…Notched six digs and a season-high three service aces versus Hampton on Aug. 30...Had six digs on Sept. 5 versus Maine… Recorded four digs and two service aces on Sept. 16 against Brown.

At Saint Anthony’s: Lettered in volleyball for two years… Captained Coach Royer Quote:“’Lilo’ is our most improved player from last her high school team her senior season … Led her team to a league season. She will compete for a starting role on the outside with her championship in 2006 and to the state semifinals in 2006 and 2007… heavy attack and her ability to hit from every position.” Was a member of the LIBA Volleyball club in 2004 and 2005...Played for the Island Volleyball Academy in 2006 and 2007... Duns Scotus Career Highs Academic Award all four years… An honor roll student as a junior and Kills: 2 - vs. South Carolina St, 8/29/08 senior… National Honor Society member. Service Aces: 3 - vs. Hampton, 8/30/08 Digs: 6 - vs. Hampton, 8/30/08 Personal: The daughter of Paul and Diane Hendel… Has twin broth- Total Blocks: 1 - vs. Bryant, 9/13/08 ers, Mark and Matthew… Born October 1, 1990. Majoring in English.

HENDEL’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2008 64 6 11 32 -.156 9 12 38 1 TOT 64 6 11 32 -.156 9 12 48 1

Carly #9 MORRISON Sophomore • S • 5-9 Larkspur, Calif. Redwood • Empire

At Providence: A smart and well trained setter, Cars is ready to take control of the Friars this season. As a Freshman: Ap- peared in 24 games recording 15 assists, 13 service aces and 12 digs on the year…Notched a personal-best 10 assists on Oct. 17 at St. Fran- cis (N.Y.)…Recorded four service aces and three digs on Nov. 8 versus Quinnipiac…Tallied three service aces on Nov. 22 versus Texas-Pan American. Coach Royer Quote: “’Cars’ will run our offense this year as our setter. She has great hands and works well with our hitters. As a At Redwood: Lettered in volleyball for three years… Captained her sophomore, she has earned the trust of her teammates to get them high school team her senior season … Contributed to her team’s three the ball.” consecutive championships from 2005-2007…Went undefeated in Career Highs 2005 and 2006…North Coast Section Division II Champions in 2006… Kills: 1 - at St. Francis (N.Y.), 10/17/08 Placed third at the 2007 Volleyball Festival… Named All-League hon- Service Aces: 4 - vs. Quinnipiac, 11/8/08 orable mention in 2006 and first team in 2007…North Coast Section Assists: 10 - at St. Francis (N.Y.), 10/17/08 Scholar Athlete 2005-2007…Played with the Empire Volleyball club Digs: 4 - vs. Chicago State, 10/25/08 from 2004 to 2008... Redwood Honor Society member… California Scholarship Federation member…Art Honor Society member.

MORRISON’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal: The daughter of Barbara Harmon and Rick Morrison… Has YEAR G K E TA PCT AST SA DIG BK 2008 24 1 1 2 .000 15 13 12 0 one brother, Keith…Born February 15, 1990...Major is political sci- TOT 24 1 1 2 .000 15 13 12 0 ence.

11 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL MEET THE FRIARS Shelagh #11 Cassandra #2 DOLAN MUZZONIGRO Sophomore • MB • 6-1 Freshman • DS • 5-7 Westford, Mass. Gibsonia, Pa. Quinnipiac • Smash 18 Pine Richland • Renaissance

At Quinnipiac: As a Freshman: Appeared At Providence: A very quick player, in 122 games, recording 156 kills and 63 Cassie will improve the team defense total blocks, which ranked second on tremendously out of the left and middle the Bobcats...Recorded nine kills against back positions with her hustle and quick reaction time. Rhode Island on Aug. 30...Notched three kills and five total blocks at Wagner on Nov. 2...Tallied nine kills and five digs versus La Salle on At Pine Richland: Was a three-year letter winner in volleyball… Nov. 5. Earned honorable mention first-team all-section honors as a senior and second team accolades as a junior…As a senior captain, led Pine At Westford Academy: Four-year varsity letter-winner at Westford Richland to the WPIAL finals and the Pennsylvania State Champion- Academy…Was named to the Boston Herald and Boston Globe All- ship...Won the team’s “Best Hustle Award”…Played six seasons for Scholastic All-Star Teams in 2007... Earned 2007 Lowell Sun Player of the Renaissance Volleyball Club. the Year…Was Dual County League Player of the Year in 2007 while garnering Best Offensive Player and Most Valuable Player recognition Personal: The daughter of Thomas and Debra Muzzonigro…Has for the Dual County League Champions…Helped lead the SMASH 18 a sister, Hanna, and a Brother, Thomas James…Expected major is Open USA Volleyball Junior Olympic Team to the championship of elementary/special education. the RI Blast Invitational and two New England Open Level Champion- ships. Coach Royer Quote: “’Cassie’ has a great platform and reads hitters well. She has had great training in club at the defensive specialist Personal: The daughter of Marianne and Matthew Dolan…Has a position. We will look for her to give us a boost defensively.” younger sister, Callie…A marketing major…First name is pronounced SHAY-luh.

Coach Royer Quote: “We are very happy Shelagh will be a Friar this fall. She got some great experience at QU and she will be a great addition to our team.”

Shelby #5 Stephanie #7 SPICER CARLU Freshman • DS • 5-6 Freshman • H/S • 5-9 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Coventry, R.I. Pine Crest • Club Florida Coventry

At Providence: A well trained passer with At Providence: Skilled in every position, great volleyball IQ, Shelby will add to the Steph will likely add depth on the right team’s defensive strength this year with side this season. She is surprisingly fast her good platform and hitter coverage. and strong and will improve quickly.

At Pine Crest School: Earned five varsity letters in volleyball…Was At Coventry HS: Earned four varsity letters in volleyball and indoor & a four-time Miami Dade and Broward County First-Team Selection… outdoor track…Captained the volleyball and indoor & outdoor track Named to the Florida All-State First Team as a junior, Second Team teams as a senior…Earned First-Team All-State and All-Division honors as a sophomore and Third Team as a freshman…Earned Miami Her- as a senior…named to All-Division Second Team at setter as a junior... ald Player of the Year honors in 2007…Led Pine Crest to the Florida Team reached Rhode Island Division I Championship game in 2008… High School Volleyball Final Four in 2005 and championship game in Named to Rhode Island All-Tournament Team…Holds the Coventry 2007…Played for Club Florida Volleyball. school record in the triple jump...Was a National Honor Society, Span- ish Honor Society and Academic-All State selection. Personal: Daughter of William and Kimberly Spicer…Born on June 12, 1991...Major is undecided at this time. Personal: The daughter of Steve and Mary Ellen Carlu…Has two older brothers, Victor and Phillip…Born on August 22, 1991...Expected ma- Coach Royer Quote: “Shelby goes for everything. She has quick jor is marketing. reflexes and has been trained well as both a defensive specialist and an outside hitter. She has a never die attitude that is contagious.” Coach Royer Quote: “Stephanie is an athlete. She learns skills quickly and can play a number of positions on the court with ease. She is a confident player that could see time this season.”

12 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL 2008 RESULTS/STATISTICS

Julia #10 CLAUDY Freshman • MB • 5-10 Kennett Square, Pa. Archmere • Liberty Belles

At Providence: “A natural athlete, Julia adds depth in the middle blocker position. Mullaney Gym/Alumni Hall She jumps extremely well and learns the collegiate game quickly. Providence College

At Archmere Academy: Earned three varsity letters in volleyball and Friday, September 25 four in track & field at Archmere…Garnered Diamond State All-Con- 6:00 p.m. - New Hampshire vs. Coppin State ference First Team honors and Delaware All-State Honorable Mention accolades in volleyball as a senior…Won Archmere’s Most Improved 8:00 p.m. - Providence vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) Player Award in 2006 and 2007…Led Archmere to the Delaware State title game as a senior…Holds track & field school records in the 100 Saturday, September 26 meters and 4x100 meter relay at Archmere…Played club volleyball for the Delaware Diamonds in 2007 and Liberty Belles in 2008. 11:00 a.m. - Coppin State vs. Providence 1:00 p.m. - UNH vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) Personal: The daughter of Christopher and Kathleen Claudy…Has 3:00 p.m. - St. Francis (N.Y.) vs. Coppin St. three brothers, Matthew, John, and Philip, and a sister, Celeste…Born on January 14, 1991…Undeclared major. 5:00 p.m. - Providence vs. UNH

Coach Royer Quote: “Julia will be a nice addition to our team at middle blocker. She has a big upside in her ability level as she began playing volleyball late.”

2008 Final Statistics Providence G K K/G E TA PCT A A/G SA SE SA/G RE DIG D/G BS BA TOT B/G BE BHE Elizabeth Flynn 124 398 3.21 75 824 .392 15 0.12 0 0 0.00 3 10 0.20 24 57 81 0.65 15 0 Jeanette Toney 124 354 2.85 142 923 .230 33 0.27 5 14 0.04 30 197 1.59 42 87 129 1.04 13 0 Abby Majewski 116 186 1.60 80 625 .170 10 0.09 25 53 0.22 2 109 0.94 1 21 22 0.19 5 1 Lauren Fletcher 109 142 1.30 80 422 .147 10 0.09 0 0 0.00 0 36 0.33 10 54 64 0.59 3 4 Aida Cadres 120 124 1.03 95 452 .064 53 0.44 33 56 0.28 59 250 2.08 1 32 33 0.28 12 8 Sara Sheehan 121 97 0.80 30 315 .213 993 8.21 43 56 0.36 2 207 1.71 2 26 28 0.23 2 25 Meredith Gent 27 13 0.48 4 44 .205 1 0.04 5 13 0.19 2 12 0.44 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 Kourtney Halliday 22 12 0.55 14 59 -.034 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 7 0.32 3 6 9 0.41 0 0 Chelsey Thompson 71 12 0.17 4 39 .205 5 0.07 16 26 0.23 6 48 0.68 0 2 2 0.03 0 0 Emily Morris 100 10 0.10 16 71 -.085 41 0.41 39 37 0.39 18 186 1.86 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 Lauren Hendel 64 6 0.09 11 32 -.156 9 0.14 12 15 0.19 9 38 0.59 0 1 1 0.02 0 0 Kelly Krahenbuhl 122 6 0.05 6 62 .000 39 0.32 23 15 0.19 43 505 4.14 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 Kristen Halliday 14 3 0.21 2 9 .111 0 0.00 0 2 0.00 2 9 0.64 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 Carly Morrison 24 1 0.04 1 2 .000 15 0.62 13 4 0.54 2 12 0.50 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 Team 40 Providence 124 1364 11.00 560 3879 .207 1224 9.87 214 291 1.73 218 1641 13.23 83 286 226.0 1.82 50 41 Opponents 124 1479 11.93 674 4094 .197 1329 10.72 219 291 1.77 214 1695 13.67 45 198 144.0 1.16 32 37

2008 Results (15-20 Overall Record) + August 29 vs. Canisius L 2-3 25-21, 25-17, 20-25, 19-25, 7-15 October 7 at Sacred Heart W 3-0 25-14, 25-23, 25-19 + August 29 vs. South Carolina State W 3-1 25-17, 25-16, 20-25, 25-15 October 14 CCSU L 0-3 12-25, 15-25, 17-25 + August 30 at Hampton W 3-0 25-15, 25-18, 25-12 October 17 at St. Francis (N.Y.) W 3-0 25-9, 25-8, 25-18 + August 30 vs. South Dakota L 0-3 15-25, 23-25, 20-25 October 21 at Bryant L 3-2 22-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 10-15 September 3 HOLY CROSS W 3-0 25-18, 25-15, 26-24 October 25 CHICAGO STATE W 3-1 25-15, 25-16, 24-26, 25-12 % September 5 at Maine L 2-3 18-25, 19-25, 26-24, 25-23, 3-15 October 29 HARTFORD L 0-3 18-25, 26-28, 28-30 % September 6 vs. Kent State L 1-3 25-23, 18-25, 17-25, 16-25 & October 31 at NJIT L 0-3 15-25, 16-25, 23-25 % September 6 vs. Quinnipiac W 3-0 25-20, 25-23, 25-22 & November 1 vs. Bryant W 3-0 25-16, 25-18, 25-21 ! September 12 at Holy Cross W 3-0 27-25, 25-19, 25-23 & November 1 vs. Howard L 1-3 25-21, 25-27, 21-25, 15-25 ! September 13 vs. Wagner W 3-2 22-25, 25-21, 25-16, 21-25, 18-16 November 8 QUINNIPIAC W 3-1 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-17 September 13 vs. Bryant L 0-3 22-25, 18-25, 20-25 November 12 RHODE ISLAND L 3-0 16-25, 22-25, 25-27 September 16 BROWN L 0-3 10-25, 18-25, 18-25 ^ November 21 vs. NJIT L 0-3 12-25, 18-25, 24-26 $ September 19 SACRED HEART L 2-3 25-13, 18-25, 25-23, 19-25, 7-15 ^ November 21 vs. Utah Valley L 0-3 29-31, 20-25, 10-25 $ September 20 COPPIN STATE W 3-0 25-16, 25-10, 25-23 ^ November 22 vs. Texas-Pan American L 1-3 15-25, 27-25, 24-26, 20-25 $ September 20 TEXAS-EL PASO L 0-3 17-25, 19-25, 15-25 ^ November 22 vs. CSUB L 0-3 21-25, 21-25, 19-25 September 24 MANHATTAN W 3-1 20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-17 $ 5th Annual Friar Classic - Providence, R.I. Home Games Listed In CAPS October 1 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON L 0-3 23-25, 11-25, 20-25 # Cougar Invitational - Chicago, Ill. + Tiny Laster Memorial Tournament - Hampton, Va. # October 3 vs. SIU-Edwardsville L 0-3 11-25, 18-25, 22-25 & NJIT Halloween Classic - Newark, N.J. % Maine Tournament - Orono, Maine # October 4 vs. Quinnipiac W 3-1 20-25, 28-26, 25-22, 25-18 ^ National Independent Tournament - Orem, Utah ! Crusader Classic - Worcester, Mass. # October 4 at Chicago State W 3-1 25-27, 25-11, 25-15, 25-11

13 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL FRIAR VOLLEYBALL RECORDS

Career Marks Year-by-Year Record Games Played Assists NAME GAMES NAME ASSISTS 1977-1978 24-3 1993-1994 21-14 1994-1995 21-11 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 466 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 3,964 1978-1979 36-8 1979-1980 45-17 1995-1996 16-16 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 454 2. Marne Panek ‘95 3,683 1980-1981 46-17 1996-1997 18-17 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 451 3. Sara Sheehan ‘09 3,357 1981-1982 44-15-3 1997-1998 21-14 4. Colleen Lee ‘00 448 4. Susan Fanning ‘03 2,797 1982-1983 30-17 1998-1999 16-14 5. Heidi Brady ‘98 443 5. Kristen Kam ‘98 2,440 1983-1984 39-13 1999-2000 16-12 1984-1985 44-4 2000-2001 16-15 2001-2002 6-20 Kills Service Aces 1985-1986 35-12 2002-2003 2-29 NAME KILLS NAME ACES 1986-1987 41-8 1987-1988 28-15 2003-2004 3-24 1. Sarah Katinger ’02 1,729 1. Colleen Lee ‘00 190 1988-1989 18-23 2004-2005 5-21 2. Annie Cella ’02 1,433 2. Sara Sheehan ‘09 169 1989-1990 31-15 2005-2006 7-28 3. Ayana Cadres ’04 1,352 3. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 146 1990-1991 17-18 2006-2007 14-18 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 1,280 4. Deb Bihday ‘01 128 1991-1992 20-10 2007-2008 19-12 2008-2009 15-20 5. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 1,268 5. Heidi Brady ‘98 125 1992-1993 26-11

Total Attacks NAME TA Digs-$ 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 4,761 NAME DIGS 2. Annie Cella ‘02 4,159 1. Sarah Katinger ‘02 1,599 3. Sherryl Jones ‘99 3,853 2. Annie Cella ‘02 1,483 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 3,159 3. Missy Dawson ‘94 1,468 5. Jeanette Toney ‘09 3,149 4. Sherryl Jones ‘99 1,427 5. Kelly Krahenbuhl ‘09 1,418 Hitting Percentage NAME PCT Blocks 1. Elizabeth Flynn ‘09 .328 NAME BLOCKS 2. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 .301 1. Aileen Koprowski ‘95 543 3. Ellen Monson ‘92 .280 2. Jeanette Toney ‘09 403 4. Becky Loftus ‘97 .260 3. Jennifer Winslow ‘93 397 Jennifer Winslow ‘93 .260 4. Jocelyn Cole ‘96 346 5. Heidi Brady ‘98 329 Jeanette Toney ranks in the top five all-time at Providence College in games played, total attacks and total blocks. Single-Season Marks Games Played Assists NAME YEAR GAMES NAME YEAR ASSISTS 1. Jennifer Winslow 1992 136 1. Colleen Lee 1999 1,342 2. Aileen Koprowski 1992 134 2. Susan Fanning 2000 1,341 3. Marne Panek 1992 128 3. Marne Panek 1992 1,302 4. Becky Loftus 1996 125 4. Marne Panek 1993 1,290 Heidi Brady 1996 125 5. Sara Sheehan 2007 1,216

Kills Service Aces NAME YEAR KILLS NAME YEAR ACES 1. Sarah Katinger 1999 504 1. Colleen Lee 1999 65 2. Sarah Katinger 2000 502 2. Sara Sheehan 2007 54 3. Annie Cella 2000 422 3. Deb Bihday 2000 53 4. Sarah Fleming 2007 418 4. Kim Cook 1990 52 5. Becky Loftus 1996 405 Aileen Koprowski 1993 52 Colleen Lee 1998 52

Total Attacks Digs-$ NAME YEAR TA NAME YEAR DIGS 1. Sarah Katinger 1999 1,370 1. Amanda Little 2005 627 2. Sarah Katinger 2000 1,283 2. Kelly Krahenbuhl 2008 505 3. Sherryl Jones 1997 1,194 3. Sarah Katinger 1998 464 4. Annie Cella 2000 1,171 4. Annie Cella 2000 453 5. Annie Cella 1999 1,158 5. Sherryl Jones 1997 452

Hitting Percentage NAME YEAR PCT Blocks 1. Elizabeth Flynn 2008 .392 NAME YEAR BLOCKS Sarah Katinger holds single-season highs of 504 kills and 2. Elizabeth Flynn 2007 .362 1. Aileen Koprowski 1992 164 1,370 total attacks at Providence and is the all-time leader 3. Debbie Matejka 1990 .340 2. Aileen Koprowski 1994 144 in kills and total attacks for the Friars. 4. Melissa Crotty 1997 .330 3. Jeanette Toney 2008 129 5. Kelly Tooley 1994 .325 4. Jeanette Toney 2007 127 Bold represents active players. $ Libero introduced in 2002. 5. Jeanette Toney 2006 123

14 - PROVIDENCE COLLEGE 2009 FRIAR VOLLEYBALL FRIARS IN THE COMMUNITY Pictured Below: Members of the 2009 Friars At The PC All Sports Gala

Junior Emily Morris Reads To Senior Abby Majewski Donates Personal Care The Team Collects Canned Students At A Providence School Products To The Providence Sojourner House Goods For The PC Athletics Food Drive

The Providence College volleyball team is committed to academics and serving the community. Many of the team’s student-athletes are involved in the Chi Alpha Sigma organization for academic excellence and every four-year member of the volleyball program has graduated in four years at Providence. The Friars also participate in a number of community outreach events throughout the year.

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