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NATIONAL GOLF COACHES ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZE 2008-2009 ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR RECIPIENTS

CORAL SPRINGS, Florida (July 1, 2009) – The National Golf Coaches Association All- American Scholar Teams for Division I, II & III were announced today with a total of 410 women’s collegiate golfers recognized with this prestigious honor. The criteria for selection to the All-American Scholar Team are some of the most stringent in all of college athletics. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.50 and student-athletes must have competed in at least 50% (Division I) or 66% (Division II & III) of the college’s regularly scheduled competitive rounds during the year.

The 2008-2009 NGCA All-American Scholar Team for Division I is as follows:

Name School Major

Azahara Munoz Arizona State University Psychology Juliana Murcia Arizona State University Art-Sculpture Courtney Blevins Arkansas State University Nursing Patricia Sanz Auburn University Microbiology Sarah Thead Auburn University Economics Catie Tucker Austin Peay State University Psychology Katie Windlan Ball State University Criminal Justice Kirsty O'Connor Ball State University German Education Rachael Pruett Ball State University Exercise Science Sarah Windlan Ball State University Marketing Morgan Chambers Baylor University Health Science Studies Pre-Med Kelly Maguigan Belmont University Pharmaceutical Studies Laura Dyson Belmont University Business Administration Lauren Oeser Belmont University Biology Hannah Lambert Bowling Green State University Architectural/Environmental Design Lauren Glew Bowling Green State University Finance Megan Gormley Bowling Green State University Sport Management Jade Bollinger Brigham Young University Pre-Management Carly Arison Brown University Undeclared Heather Arison Brown University Undeclared Julia Robinson Brown University English Megan Tuohy Brown University Undeclared Susan Restrepo Brown University History of Art and Architecture Clare Cornelius Butler University Business Molly Fields Butler University Pharmacy Alicia Grier Coastal Carolina University Business Management Melissa Martin Colorado State University Natural Sciences Stefanie Ferguson Colorado State University Corporate Finance and Real Estate Elena Vukmir Drake University Finance and Management Michelle Mathwick Drake University Pharmacy Olivia Lansing Drake University Graphic Design and Magazine Journalism Amanda Blumenherst History Abby Bools East Carolina University History Colleen Estes East Carolina University Health Fitness Specialist Darby Peters Eastern Michigan University Accounting 1

Division I (Continued) Name School Major

Lina Pasquali Eastern Michigan University Dietetics Marjorie Thuot Eastern Michigan University Marketing Stephany Fleet Eastern Michigan University Graphic Marketing and Communications Caroline Westrup Florida State University Sports Management Hali Coppin Fresno State University Physical Therapy Lindi Covarrubias Fresno State University Kinesiology Louisa Lies Fresno State University Undeclared Maria Pia Escandon Fresno State University Business Taylor Siebert Fresno State University Liberal Studies Stefanie Kenoyer Furman University Political Science Carly Hunt Georgetown University Government Joan Dulieu Georgetown University Business Robyn English Georgetown University Government Brianna Maynard Houston Baptist University Business Administration Laci Humphrey Houston Baptist University Business Administration Britt Knutson Illinois State University Business Teacher Education Laura Harris Illinois State University Marketing Stacey Miller Illinois State University Business Management Breanne Smith Indiana State University Elementary Education Diana Price Indiana State University Exercise Science Kayley Bodine Indiana State University Nursing Mackenzie Mack Indiana State University Business Marketing Kristin Paulson Iowa State University Materials Engineering Laurence Herman Iowa State University Business Rachel Reed Iowa State University Elementary Education Alison Rathsman IPFW Accounting Kelly Lynch James Madison University History Abbi Sunner Kansas State University Kinesiology Elise Houtz Kansas State University Accounting Maddi Swaney Kent State University Marketing Martina Gavier Kent State University International Relations Mercedes Germino Kent State University Communication Studies Lindsey McAtee Long Beach State University Exercise Science Brooke Mallory Longwood University Kinesiology Kameron Carter Longwood University Chemistry Kara Spence Longwood University Art and Graphic Design Mary Carmody Longwood University Kinesiology Tessa Teachman Louisiana State University Mass Communications Mary Oliver Marshall University Criminal Justice and English Alaina Cleland McNeese State University Biological Science Jacy Reynolds McNeese State University Animal Science Maggie Welch McNeese State University Accounting Megan Reynolds McNeese State University Undeclared Aimee Neff Michigan State University Communications Lindsey Solberg Michigan State University Undeclared Clara Leathers Middle Tennessee State University Geography Karisa Akin Middle Tennessee State University Elementary Education Leigh Wilkins Middle Tennessee State University Entrepreneurship Stephanie Gough Middle Tennessee State University Geography Leigh Phillips Mississippi State University General Business Mallory Batson Mississippi State University Elementary Education Alex Hinteregger Murray State University Nursing Andrea Downer Murray State University Independent Studies Bethany Yates Murray State University Communication Disorders Angellina Bortoletto New Mexico State University Biology Apinporn Swaschuto New Mexico State University Individualized Studies Mary Margaret Murphy New Mexico State University Community Health Julie Saleeby State University Business Ali Carter Northern Arizona University Elementary Education Kelsie Passolt Northern Illinois University Mass Communications Innapha Tantanavivat Northwestern University Communications Jen Hong Northwestern University Political Science Kelsey Lindenschmidt Northwestern University Chemical Engineering Elizabeth Ecker Oakland University Psychology 2

Division I (Continued) Name School Major

Laura Kwiatkowski Oakland University Biochemistry Lauren Gardner Oakland University Biology Nichole Swan Oakland University Mechanical Engineering Colleen Lienesch Ohio University Communications Erin Cahill Ohio University Accounting Lindsay Bergman Ohio University Communications Megan Weaver Ohio University Math Amanda Johnson Oklahoma State University Accounting Oklahoma State University Undeclared Karin Kinnerud Oklahoma State University International Business Pernilla Lindberg Oklahoma State University International Business Brianna Malcolmson Penn State University INFST Emily Riddle Penn State University Nutrition Katherine Murphy Penn State University Business Victoria Arena Penn State University Business Jessica Wallace Pepperdine University Communications Aubrey Vaughn Portland State University Business Administration-Accounting Thea Hoffmeister Purdue University Management Jacqueline Jurinko Robert Morris University Actuarial Science Jeanne Waters Rutgers University Political Science Kirsten Sachiye Day Rutgers University Undeclared Catherine Shomo Siena College Spanish Julie Juchno Siena College Undeclared Katelynn Mannix Siena College Biochemistry Amanda Rosol South Dakota State University Pharmacy Kirstin Fischer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Biological Science Sheena Collins Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Accounting Alexis Bennett Southern Methodist University Marketing/Advertising Jennifer Hooper Southern Methodist University Business Kalie Presti Southern Methodist University Business Kate Ackerson Southern Methodist University Business Ashley Szewczuk St. John's University Psychology Ellen Oswald St. John's University Finance Joan Renee Cloutier St. John's University Speech Pathology Ki-Shui Liao Stanford University Communications Mari Chun Stanford University Japanese Language Rebecca Durham Stanford University Psychology Sydney Burlison Stanford University Undeclared Ashley Freeman Texas A&M University Accounting-Taxation Lauren Johnson Texas A&M University Marketing Melissa Loh Texas Christian University Psychology Trine Mortensen Texas State University Megan Dowdy Texas Tech University Communications Ulrika van Niekerk Texas Tech University Engineering Vicky Villaneuva The Ohio State University Undeclared Molly Gorman Towson University Early Childhood Education Sara Eichelberger Towson University Undeclared Haley Lawrence Troy University Athletic Training Mary Elizabeth Balkcom Troy University Communications Stephanie Klein University at Albany, SUNY Pre Med Amanda Butler University of Akron Sports Management Hanna Ek University of Akron Civil Engineering Tyler Etcheberry University of Akron Business University of Alabama Pre Business Helena Blomberg University of Alabama Economics Kathleen Ekey University of Alabama Communication Studies Laura Goodwin University of Alabama Kinesiology Margarita Ramos University of Arizona Pre-Business Nikki Koller University of Arizona Pre-Business Daniela Vial University of Arkansas-Little Rock History Mallory Fraiche University of Arkansas-Little Rock Psychology Sara Wikstrom University of Arkansas-Little Rock Psychology Pia Halbig University of California, Berkeley Mass Communications Shannon Yocum University of California, Berkeley Economics 3

Division I (Continued) Name School Major

Alexandra Erdman University of California, Riverside Communications Ashlee Yee University of California, Riverside Business Kathryn Detlefsen University of Central Florida Advertising/Public Relations Bambee Dela Paz University of Cincinnati Business/Engineering Kate Moore University of Cincinnati Heath Science Kristin Price University of Cincinnati Communications Marianne Erb University of Cincinnati Business - Marketing Sarah Stamper University of Cincinnati Business Clara Ang University of Dayton Engineering Julie Pouliquen University of Dayton Engineering Katie Dempsey University of Dayton Finance Ellie Givens University of Denver Business Katie Kempter University of Denver English Sara Djos University of Denver Psychology Sarah Faller University of Denver Undeclared Stephanie Sherlock University of Denver Business Carolina Andrade University of Georgia International Business Tess Fordham University of Georgia Accounting Amanda Jacobs University of Idaho Business Marketing and Management Annika Karlsson University of Idaho Business Frida Nilsson University of Idaho Food and Nutrition Kayla Mortellaro University of Idaho Public Relations Teo Poplawski University of Idaho Business Marketing Allison Tyler University of Indianapolis Sports Management Lyndsay McBride University of Indianapolis Graphic Design Jennifer Clark University of Kansas Art & Design Meghan Gockel University of Kansas Accounting/Finance Meghna Bal University of Kansas Sports Management Sydney Wilson University of Kansas Accounting Mallory Blackwelder University of Kentucky Marketing Angela Drane University of Louisiana at Monroe Kinesiology Britany Hanna University of Louisiana at Monroe Biology Cindy LaCrosse University of Louisville Sports Administration Daphne Parker University of Louisville Finance Maria Castellanos University of Louisville Sports Administration Alexis Holmes University of Maryland English Kathleen Glavin University of Memphis Undeclared Marissa Steen University of Memphis Undeclared Ashley Lance University of Mississippi Business Haley Millsap University of Mississippi Liberal Arts Jillian Brodd University of Mississippi Business Michelle Morgan University of Missouri Business Administration Chelsea Cadwell University of Missouri-KC General Studies Kelsey Kipp University of Missouri-KC General Studies Ashli Helstrom University of Montana International Business Charlotte Wendner University of Nebraska Business Administration J Celeste Stevenson University of Nebraska Elementary Education Maddie Sheils University of Nebraska Undeclared Rachel Hanigan University of Nebraska Biological Systems Engineering Alejandra Guacaneme University of Nevada-Las Vegas Communications Bethany Glassford University of Nevada-Las Vegas Architecture Therese Koelbaek University of Nevada-Las Vegas Business Finance Jodi Ewart University of New Mexico Psychology Mikaela Backstedt University of New Mexico Management Rebecca Hellbom University of New Mexico Music Alllie White University of North Carolina Undeclared Erica Creed University of NC-Greensboro Communications Sofia Aidemark University of NC-Greensboro Communications Ashley Tait University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration Christine Appleton University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration-Finance Sofia Hagsund University of NC-Wilmington Business Administration Amanda Kaler University of North Dakota Masters of Public Administration Kelli Dahle University of North Dakota Education Kristi Lucken University of North Dakota Education 4

Division I (Continued) Name School Major

Addison Long University of North Texas Economics Jordan Rose University of North Texas Accounting Kaite Conway University of Notre Dame Finance So-Hyun Park University of Notre Dame Accounting Andrea Sellmeyer University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science Ellen Mueller University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science Kelly Short University of Oklahoma Health & Exercise Science Monika Graf University of Oregon Applied Math and Business Administration Laren Folgosa University of Richmond Biochemistry Danielle Cvitanov University of San Francisco Exercise and Sport Science Ana Garcia University of South Alabama Business Administration Claudia Wolf University of South Alabama Interdisciplinary Studies Darah Newell University of South Alabama Biology Nina Offenberg University of South Alabama Business Administration Shirley Harvey University of South Alabama Finance Corrine Carr University of South Carolina Finance Katie Burnett University of South Carolina Sport and Entertainment Management Taylor Barrett University of South Carolina Business Management and Marketing Ana Joaquina Lopez University of South Florida Computer Information Systems Carolina Romero University of South Florida Finance Emily VanEtten University of South Florida Pre-Business Administration Jessica Schnebly University of South Florida Marketing Rachel Edwards University of South Florida Communications Amy Roberts University of Southern Mississippi Finance Clara Viladomiu University of Southern Mississippi International Business Nicole Smith University of Tennessee Human Development Rebecca Watson University of Tennessee Business Kristin Walla University of Texas Journalism Haley Hocott U. of Texas - Pan American Criminal Justice Mariale Camey U. of Texas - Pan American Business Administration/Management MJ Camey U. of Texas - Pan American Political Science Marguerite Johnson University of Toledo Civil Engineering Megan Grehan Vanderbilt University Human and Organizational Development Emily Copier Weber State University Physical Education Kelsey Adams Weber State University Dental Hygiene Natalie Weber Weber State University Microbiology Elin Mickelsson Western Carolina University Accounting Rachel Nelson Western Carolina University Nutrition Claire Gursh Western Illinois University Elementary Education Emily Brink Western Illinois University Dietetics Jennifer Holt Western Illinois University Social Work Elise Swartout Western Michigan University Business Leah Grawburg Western Michigan University Biology Education Stephanie Koske Western Michigan University Finance Katie Bolling Winthrop University Chemistry Rachel Ann Smith Winthrop University Marketing Audrey Fellmeth Xavier University Liberal Arts Lindsay Cornell Xavier University Organizational Communication Lindsay Steiner Xavier University Marketing Brittany Stillwagon Youngstown State Electrical Engineering Samantha Formeck Youngstown State Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

Division II Name School Major

Kate Tobin Augustana College Business and Sports Management Anna Haglind Barry University Finance Johanna Soderstrom Barry University Sports Management Erin Sears California State University, Chico Business, Accounting Shelby Hooper California State University, Chico Business, Finance Melissa Davies California University of PA Sports Management Marrik Wooten Cameron University Business 5

Division II (Continued) Name School Major

Renee Breeze Cameron University Education Eileen Purpur Catawba College Accounting Ashley Grimm Clarion University of PA Business Administration Carley Paulseth Concordia University - St. Paul Kinesiology Jacquelyn Hauser Concordia University - St. Paul Kinesiology Kaytie Spangler Concordia University - St. Paul Marketing Allison Rasnick Drury University Speech Communication/Music Katie Wilburn Drury University Exercise Physiology Katrina Choate Drury University Math & Secondary Education Bryce Hetchler Ferris State University Pre-Medicine/Biology Raquel Hansen Ferris State University Professional Golf Management Emily Flanigan Florida Southern College Physical Education Kim Ulander Florida Southern College Physical Education Marianne Andersson Florida Southern College Business Finance Brittany Anderson Grand Canyon University Corporate Wellness Jacqueline Sneddon Grand Canyon University Business Jennifer Lutz Grand Canyon University Business Allison Tyler Grand Valley State University Exercise Science Sarah Hoffman Grand Valley State University Undeclared Katy McNicoll Lynn University Business Administration Maha Haddioui Lynn University Business Administration Megan Mangone Lynn University Journalism and Mass Communication Maria Luz Besio Newberry College Business Sarah Grigor Newberry College Biology Katie Miller Northeastern State University Elementary Education Erin Fluke Northwood University Accounting Lauren Lenkowski Northwood University Advertising/Marketing/Management Anne-Claire Tans Ohio Valley University Business Management Virginia Gonzalez Ohio Valley University Liberal Studies Brianna Seo Rollins College International Business Joanna Coe Rollins College Politics Laura Fourdraine Rollins College International Business/MBA Abby Oakland Southwest Minnesota State University Physical Education April Fields St. Edward's University Biochemistry Emily Kvinta St. Edward's University Education Kirby Baker St. Edward's University Mathematics Carla Cooper Tarleton State University Finance Melanie Tham Tarleton State University Exercise and Sport Studies Jessica Schepker Truman State University Business Julie Williams Truman State University Journalism Adriana Vizcarrondo Tusculum College Business Katrin Doane Tusculum College Education Susanne Sisci Tusculum College Mathematics Carra Farthing University of Central Oklahoma Chemistry Alyssa Nigro University of Findlay Art Management Megan Hall University of Findlay Education Ashley Seaton University of Indianapolis Graphic Design Kristi Piepenbrink University of Indianapolis Physical Education Aaron Ebert University of Montevallo Business Britney Martin University of Montevallo History Rachel Shaner University of Montevallo Mathematics Tripp Cash University of Montevallo Business Danielle Suponchick University of Nebraska Omaha Katja Dammann University of NC Pembroke Business Administration Kimberly Gottwald University of Southern Indiana Early Childhood Psychology Laura Taylor Upper Iowa University Graphic Design McKenzie Holthaus Upper Iowa University Athletic Training Carissa Schwalm Western New Mexico University Kinesiology

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Division III Name School Major/Minor Laura Hilger Allegheny College Art Lauren Hammell Allegheny College Chemistry Alexandra Chang-Graham Amherst College Chemistry Laura Monty Amherst College Undeclared Nina Yoo Amherst College Undeclared Johanna Frykmark Augsburg College Intl. Business and Business Management Stefani Zappa Augsburg College Elementary Education Heather Arizpe Augustana College Education Rachel Gahn Augustana College Chemistry -Pre Pharmacy Laura Knutson Carleton College English Traci Johnson Carleton College Physics Emily Bachert Centre College Biology Brittany Szczepanik Cornell College Chemistry Annie Mail DePauw University Economics Grace Noelle Gallagher Franklin & Marshall Spanish and Government Amanda Cameron George Fox University Chemistry Amanda Woodhull Gustavus Adolphus College Pre-Med Katie Schenfeld Gustavus Adolphus College Health Fitness Kimbra Kosak Gustavus Adolphus College Elementary Education Taylor Drenttel Gustavus Adolphus College Business Cassie Sneller Hope College Special Education - Learning Disabilities Megan Scholten Hope College Undeclared Alessandra Bollero Illinois Wesleyan University Business Marketing Erin Bradley Illinois Wesleyan University History & Secondary Education Lindsey Haines Illinois Wesleyan University Economics & Political Science Nicole Spear Illinois Wesleyan University Accounting & Economics Ashley Arnoldi Kalamazoo College Biology Hannah Masuga Kalamazoo College Political Science Krista Solie Luther College History Tess Spindler Luther College Nursing Kayla Eckelkamp Maryville University Nursing Allyson Burak Methodist University Business Administration Sara Dickson Methodist University Business Administration Susan Martin Methodist University Business Administration Lynsey Barnard Monmouth College IL Biopsychology Martha Elson Mount Holyoke College Psychology and Education Alyssa Gaudio North Central College Exercise Science Katie Dale Oglethorpe University Biology Amber Conrad Olivet College Business Katie Misko Olivet College Pre-Med Lauren Campbell Olivet College Pre-Med Lindsay Pipkin Olivet College Pre-Med Megan Rimmel Olivet College Sports & Recreation Management Gia Puch Saint Mary's University (MN) Criminal Justice: Law Katelyn Rizzi Saint Mary's University (MN) Management: Human Resources Delilah Dominguez Southwestern University English Emily Bartholet Southwestern University English Kristen Davenport Southwestern University Psychology Marisa Mauldin Southwestern University Math Victoria Dominguez Southwestern University Philosophy Meghan Brunswick SUNY Cortland Biomedical Science Natalie Nakamine University of Puget Sound Politics and Government Sarah Bicker University of Puget Sound Business Emily Swift U. of Wisconsin Eau Claire Business Danelle Olson U. of Wisconsin Stevens Point Dietetics Michelle Pascavis U. of Wisconsin Stevens Point Education Diana Schmidt U. of Wisconsin Whitewater Accounting Katie Bertel Vassar College Sociology Kayleigh Horn Vassar College Anthropology and Hispanic Studies Laura King Vassar College Undeclared Daina Deery Wartburg College Biology Ellen Rickert Wartburg College Biochemistry Jordan Galles Wartburg College Pre-Physical Therapy Kate Thompson Wartburg College Biochemistry 7

Division III (Continued) Name School Major

Stephanie Burns Wartburg College Communication Arts Anne O'Leary Williams College Physics Carrie Frey Wittenberg University Education

About the National Golf Coaches Association The National Golf Coaches Association, founded in 1983, is a non-profit organization representing women’s collegiate golf coaches. Today, the NGCA represents nearly 500 coaches throughout the U.S. and is dedicated to educating, promoting and recognizing both its members and the student-athletes they represent.

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