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ProspectusAfter finishing the 2009 season with a record of 26-11, Coach Thomas is

looking forward to another successful season with a total of ten new recruits on the roster.

A total of 13 players are listed on the 2010 roster with one return-ing starter First Team All Conference and All Region middle hitter Veronica Barrientos. Other returning players include Brittany Stone and red shirt Hayley Blair. With the addition of transfer outside hitters Kinsey Palmer and Lauren Noble and right side hitter Lindsey Hale together they will add the needed experience to the team. The Bobcats will have a predominately young squad with 8 freshmen, 2 juniors and 3 seniors.

New freshmen include Mariah Mock (MH), Kylie Dudley (S), Carissa Westfall (DS), Mereta Monsen (S), Mallory Boone (OH), Hannah Meadows (OH), Hannah Picard (DS) and Hayley Blair (L).

College of the Ozarks®

Quick FactsLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Point Lookout, MO 65726 Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 College Switchboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-334-6411

National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAIA II Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobcat Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maroon and White Home Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keeter Gymnasium

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry Davis Faculty/Athletic Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rex Mahlman

Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Waller Head Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Turbak Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace A. Sullinger

Head Volleyball Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nealy ThomasAlma Mater and Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College of the Ozarks (2000)Record at C of O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-11Work Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-690-2564

2009 Overall Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-112009 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kim Cooper, Alumni, 1983Shann Swift, Alumni, 1991

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Erin Mitchem will serve as a Student Assistant Coach after playing for the Bobcats the last two years. Erin came to C of O from Missouri Southern State University where she helped the team to the NCAA National Tournament. In 2008 she was MCAC First Team All-Conference and Newcomer of the Year. In 2009 she helped the team to the NAIA National Tournament. She will be graduating with a degree in Health and Wellness with a Business minor.

Introduction of Coaches

Nealy Thomas will begin her second season as Head Volleyball Coach at College of the Ozarks. Thomas graduated from Branson High School in 1995 and received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Secondary Education from College of the Ozarks in 2000. She is currently working on her Masters Degree at Missouri State University.

Thomas played four years as middle hitter for College of the Ozarks from 1995-1998. In 1999 she assisted in taking the College of the Ozarks to their first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament. She has also coached a combined three years of high School volleyball and two years of club volleyball. She and her husband Greg live in Branson with their two daughters Kayli (7) and Allison (5).

Stacy Edwards is in her second year as the Assistant Volleyball coach. Last year she helped the Lady Cats make an appearance in the NAIA National tournament. After graduating from Republic in 2005, Edwards attended Northeastern Oklahoma for two years, playing volleyball and basketball. Transferring to College of the Ozarks in 2007, Edwards earned MCAC First Team All-Conference and Newcomer of the Year honors. In 2008 she was First Team All-Conference and was an NAIA All-American.

Stacy lives in Branson and coaches Club Volleyball. She will graduate from C of O in May with a Degree in Health and Wellness and Business.

Student Assistant coach

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College of the Ozarks begins its fifteenth season of competition in the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The Conference also includes College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska; Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska; Bellevue University in Bellevue,Nebraska; York College, York, Nebraska; Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas; and Southwestern Christian College in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Seniors

Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference

Roster

Left to right: Lauren Noble, Veronica Barrientos, Kinsey Palmer

No. Player Yr. Pos. Ht. Hometown

1 Hayley Blair FR L 5-8 Bolivar, MO

2 Mallory Boone FR OH 6-0 Branson, MO

3 Hannah Picard FR DS 5-4 Ozark, MO

4 Mariah Mock FR M 5-9 Nevada, MO

5 Lindsey Hale JR RS 6-1 Camdenton, MO

6 Kinsey Palmer SR OH 5-6 El Dorado Springs, MO

7 Mereta Monsen FR S 5-8 Stoughton, WI

8 Carissa Westfall FR DS 5-8 Branson, MO

10 Lauren Noble SR OH 5-9 Springfield, MO

11 Hannah Meadows FR OH 5-9 Ozark, MO

12 Veronica Barrientos SR M 6-0 Omaha, NE

13 Brittany Stone JR M/RS 5-10 Reeds Spring, MO

14 Kylie Dudley FR S 5-8 Lebanon, MO

17 Lindsey Hale JR RS 6-1 Camdenton, MO

Head Coach: Nealy Thomas

Assistant Coach: Stacy Edwards

Student Assistant Coach: Erin Mitchem

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2010 College of the Ozarks Volleyball Team

Front (L to R): Hannah Picard, Hayley Blair, Paige Flowers, Lauren Noble, Veronica Barrientos, Kinsey Palmer, Brittany Stone, Lindsey Hale, Carissa Westfall

Back (L to R): Student Assistant: Erin Mitchem, Head Coach Nealy Thomas, Hannah Meadows, Mereta Monsen, Mallory Boone, Mariah Mock, Kylie Dudley, Athletic Trainer Gary Turbak, Assistant Coach Stacy Edwards

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Meet the BobcatsMeet the BobcatsMeet the Bobcats

#8 Carissa Westfall

#1 Hayley Blair

#10 Lauren Noble

#4 Mariah Mock

#2 Mallory Boone #11 Hannah Meadows#3 Hannah Picard #12 Veronica Barrientos

#14 Kylie Dudley#13 Brittany Stone#6 Kinsey Palmer

#7 Mereta Monsen

#17 Lindsey Hale

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Volleyball in ReviewMAIAW Playoffs: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979OCC Champions: 1981, 1983, 1986WMAC Champions: 1985ICAA Champions: 1987, 1988NAIA Playoffs: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990Great Plains Regional Tournament: 1998, 1999NAIA National Tournament: 1999, 2009

All-District1979-80 Mary Cook – 1st Team 1982-83 Susan Patterson – 2nd Team Linda Koogler – 1st Team 1983-84 Alberta Thomas – 2nd Team Cheryl Cook – 2nd Team 1986-87 Alberta Thomas – 1st Team Karen Wallace – 2nd Team 1988-89 Pam Vassar – 2nd Team1981-82 Mary Cook – 1st Team Annette Mullins – 2nd Team

NAIA All-America1999-00 Rachel St. Clair - Honorable Mention 2007-08 Laura Stepp - Honorable Mention 2008-09 Stacy Edwards - 3rd Team2009-10 Jennifer Nichols, Honorable Mention

NAIA Academic All-America/Daktronics Scholar Athlete1982-83 Susan Patterson 2005-06 Jami Arasmith1988-89 Barbara Allin 2006-07 Jami Arasmith, Danielle Stevens1997-98 Vanessa Rogers 2009-10 Holly Davidson2003-04 Emily Young

Academic All-Conference/MCAC Scholar Athlete1986-87 Barbara Allin1988-89 Annette Mullins, Barbara Allin, Jill Harris1989-90 Annette Mullins, Tabby Holmes 1997-98 Vanessa Rogers2003-04 Emily Young 2005-06 Jami Arasmith, Danielle Stevens, Jackie Moulton2006-07 Jami Arasmith, Danielle Stevens2007-08 Kelva Hunger 2008-09 Kelva Hunger, Megan James2009-10 Holly Davidson, Karissa Hassell, Megan James, Jennifer Nichols

2006 Volleyball Region Libero of the WeekSept 6 Jami ArasmithSept 19 Jami Arasmith

2007 Volleyball Region Player of the WeekOct. 9 Laura Stepp

All-Conference1975-76 Vicki Dawson, Kathy Shipman1981-82 Mary Cook, Susan Patterson, Jerri Mooney

1982-83 Arleigh Coffer, Susan Patterson, Shelba Jordon1983-84 Tina Jollif, Shelba Jordon, Alberta Thomas, JoBeth Elfrink1984-85 Alberta Thomas, Vicky Wallace, Pam Fox – 2nd Team1985-86 Annette Vassar, Pam Fox – 2nd Team, Hollie Fritzinger – 2nd Team1986-87 Alberta Thomas, Deanna Moore, JoBeth Elfrink, Annette Vassar1987-88 Hollie Fritzinger, Annette Vassar1988-89 Kim Marx, Jill Harris, Pam Vassar, Barbara Allin – Honorable Mention1989-90 Diana Rosewicz – 1st Team, Susie Worster -– 1st Team, Pam Vassar – 2nd Team, Leeann Spurgeon – 2nd Team1990-91 Diana Rosewicz – 1st Team, Nancy Somers – 1st Team, Annette Mullins – 2nd Team1994-95 Mona Trogdon -- 2nd Team, Cindy Russell -- 2nd Team, Mel Williams -- Honorable Mention1995-96 Cindy Russell – 1st Team, Cindy Russell – All Region, Koreen Russell – Honorable Mention, Cally Stringer – Honorable Mention1996-97 Rachel St. Clair – 1st Team, Cindy Loch – 1st Team, Andrea Snyder –Honorable Mention1997-98 Rachel St. Clair – 1st Team, Cindy Loch – 1st Team, Andrea Snyder – Honorable Mention, Nicole Claxton -– Honorable Mention1998-99 Mandy Payne – 1st Team, Rachel St. Clair – 1st Team, Korine Huelsman – 1st Team, Andrea Snyder – Honorable Mention1999-00 Rachel St. Clair -- 1st Team, Korine Huelsman -- 1st Team, Mandy Payne -- 1st Team, Nicole Clayton -- Honorable Mention2000-01 Korine Huelsman – 1st Team Great Plains2002-03 Sara Edwards – Honorable Mention, Emily Young -– Honorable Mention2003-04 Sara Edwards -- 1st Team, Kendra Maurer, 2nd Team 2004-05 Jami Arasmith – 1st Team, Laura Stepp – Honorable Mention2005-06 Laura Stepp, 1st Team, Jami Arasmith, 2nd Team, Virginia Greer, 2nd Team, Courtnee

Leeper, 2nd Team, Paige Stevens, 2nd Team, Bethany Bates, Honorable Mention2006-07 Jami Arasmith, 1st Team, Laura Stepp, 1st Team; Bethany Bates, 2nd Team, Jennifer

Nichols, 2nd Team 2007-2008 Virginia Austin, 1st Team; Stacy Edwards, 1st Team and Newcomer of the Year; Laura

Stepp, 1st Team; Jennifer Nichols, 2nd Team; Brette Bollig, 2nd Team; Bethany Bates, Honorable Mention

2008-2009 Erin Mitchem, Newcomer of the Year, Stacy Edwards, 1st Team, Jennifer Nichols, 1st Team, Brittney Day, 2nd Team, Jerrica Carroll, 2nd Team, Holly Davidson, Honorable Mention, Karissa Hassell, Honorable Mention

2009-10 Veronica Barrientos, Brittany Day, Jennifer Nichols, 1st Team; Holly Davidson, Paige Flowers, Tessa Peterson, 2nd Team; Shanna Ramsey, Honorable Mention

All-Regional1995-96 Cindy Russell – NAIA Midwest Region1996-97 Rachel St. Clair – 2nd Team1998-99 Rachel St. Clair – 1st Team Great Plains1999-00 Rachel St. Clair – 1st Team Great Plains 1999-00 Korine Huelsman -- Honorable Mention 2003-04 Sara Edwards – 2nd Team 2005-06 Laura Stepp – 1st Team, Jami Arasmith – 2nd Team, Virginia Greer – 2nd Team,

Courtnee Leeper – 2nd Team2006-07 Jami Arasmtih, (Libero of the Year), Laura Stepp2007-08 Laura Stepp2009-10 Veronica Barrientos, Jennifer Nichols