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3. .......................................Table of Contents/Quick Facts4-5 ............................................ A Tradition of Champions6 ...................................................Athletic Media Relations7 ..........................................Track Information/Directions8-9 ..................................... Head Coach John Goodridge10 .................................................Assistant Coaching Staff 11-13 ............................................................ 2016-17 Roster14-15 ..........................................2016-17 Season Preview16-27 ........................................................................... Seniors28-51 ............................................................................Juniors52-67 .................................................................Sophomores68-74 ...................................................................... Freshmen75 .................................... The Mid-American Conference76-77 ..................................... 2016 MAC Championships78-90 ........................EMU Track and Field Record Book91-96 .................................. Eastern Michigan University97 ...............................................................Board of Regents98-99 ................................................................Heather Lyke 100-110 ................................................ EMU Support Staff112-117 ..........................................................EMU Facilities118 ............................................................The EMU Identity119 ......................................................... NCAA Compliance120 ............................................ Student-Athlete Support121 ......................................................................Eagles Pride122 ....................................................... E-Club Hall of Fame

UNIVERSITYLocation: Ypsilanti, MichiganFounded: 1849Enrollment: 22,638President: Dr. James M. Smith Nickname: EaglesColors: Green (349) and WhiteConference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)Home Arena: Bowen Field HouseCapacity: 1,000

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTAthletics Director Heather LykeDeputy Director of Athletics Christian SpearsSenior Associate AD/Administration Erin KidoSenior Associate AD/Administration Chris HoppeSenior Associate AD/Finance and Operations Mike MalachAssociate AD/ Sports Medicine Jennifer BrownAssociate AD/Compliance Matt JakobszeAssociate AD/Development Dan McLeanAssociate AD/Academics Karen SchiferlAssociate AD/Media Relations Greg SteinerAssistant AD/ Marketing Tony OrlandoAssistant AD/Equipment Operations Ben HermanFaculty Athletic Representative Dr. Edward SidlowAdministrative Assistant Lori Barron

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD STAFFHead Coach John GoodridgeAlma Mater Long Island, ‘72Office Phone Number 734.487.0236/2245Email [email protected] Coach Sterling RobertsAlma Mater Eastern Michigan, ‘03Email [email protected] Coach Solomon SimmonsAlma Mater Eastern Michigan, ‘16Email [email protected]

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONSAssoc. AD/Media Relations: Greg SteinerAsst. Director of Media Relations: Sean HostetterMedia Relations GA: Katie GonzalesMedia Relations GA/Track and Field Contact: Mark PanhorstPanhorst E-mail [email protected] Cell 630.440.7971Office Phone: 734.487.0317 or 0318Media Relations GA: Dan Whitaker

Mailing Address: 799 N. Hewitt Road Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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© COPYRIGHT EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYThe 2016-17 EMU Men’s Track and Field Media Guide was written by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. All text and photo content is property of Eastern Michigan University and can not be reproduced without permission from the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office.

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CreditsEditor/Layout: Mark PanhorstAssistant Editors: Sean Hostetter Katie Gonzales Mark Panhorst Greg Steiner Cover Design: Chloe Smith

Photography Chloe Smith, Randy Mascharka, Walt Middleton, Dick Schwarze, Wolverine Photo, Steve King

The 2016-17 EMU Men’s Track & Field Media Guide is pro-vided as a service to accredited media and opponents.

Information is current as of January 20, 2017

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A Tradition of ChampionsEastern Michigan University’s men’s track and field has prided itself for years as having a history of success on the con-

ference, national, and Olympic level. Since its inception in 1905, EMU has produced 13 Olympic athletes, 75 NCAA

Division I All-Americans, 27 NCAA Division II All-Americans, and 40 NAIA All-Americans.

The then-Hurons joined the Mid-American Conference in 1972, and have since won a total of 37 conference champi-

onship titles between the indoor and outdoor seasons. The outdoor track and field team has won a conference-high 23 titles, while the indoor team also holds the conference standard after winning 14 titles since the MAC began host-ing an indoor championship in 1996, including nine consecutive titles from 1996-2004.

During their 44-year membership in the MAC, the Eagles have produced 188 athletes that hold the distinction of be-

ing an Indoor-MAC Champion and 153 Outdoor-MAC Champions.

In addition to having success in the conference, the Green and White have also won a total of 36 National Champion-

ship events. The first taste of national victory came in 1969, when the indoor track and field team won the NAIA Na-tional Championship. Back-to-back NAIA National Championship title sweeps of indoor and outdoor track and field

were won in 1970 and 1971, followed by a Division II Outdoor National Championship in 1972.

1972 NCAA Division II Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Champions

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eMu aThleTiC Media RelaTiOns

How to get eMU SwiMMing inforMation

• The Eastern Michigan University Sports Information office:Men’s Track and Field Contact: Mark Panhorst... 734.487.0318

• The Internet:Log on to the World Wide Web to get all of the latestEastern Michigan University Athletics Information,

including up-to-date track and field statistics:

Eagle All-AccessCatch game highlights and interviews of Eastern Michigan student-athletes and coaches only on Eagle All-Access, the official video source for EMU Athletics. Log-on to EMUEagles.com for more information.

EMU on Mobile DevicesFans using mobile devices can access news, scores and schedules on emueagles.com/mobile

eMU atHleticS MiSSion StateMentOur mission above all else, is to guide, support and inspire our student-athletes in their pursuit of excellence- academically, athletically and socially while maintaining a successful Division I-A athlet-ics program.

ViSion of eMU atHleticSOur vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

core ValUeS of eMU atHleticSFour values guide and govern our action at all times and in all our affairs. The values define “what we stand for” and “what we will not stand for.” These values include:

♦ Respect - We treat ourselves and those we serve with dignity, kindness and respect.

♦ Integrity - We operate in a spirit of integrity at all times and know that doing the right thing is of utmost importance.

♦ Passion - We have a strong work ethic and are passionate about what we do. This is more than just a job to us.

♦ Excellence - Excellence is the cornerstone of all we do within our department, on campus, within the community, as well as on the regional and na-tional levels

EMU AthlEtic MEdiA RElAtions

Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations................................... Greg Steiner Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0317 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................734.845.1132 E-mail ....................................................................................................................greg.steiner@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered .....................................................Football, Women’s Basketball, and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations ........................... Sean Hostetter Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................734.218.3417 E-mail ........................................................................................................................... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered .....................................................Volleyball, Men’s Basketball and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant .............................. Katie Gonzales Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail ......................................................................................................................... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered .............................................................Soccer, Swimming/Diving, Softball Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ...............................Mark Panhorst Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................630.440.7971 E-mail ....................................................................................................................... [email protected] Primary Sports Covered ..................................................Cross Country, Gymnastics, Track & Field

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant ................................ Dan Whitaker Office Phone .............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone ..........................................................................................................................734.478.8114 E-mail .........................................................................................................................dwhitak4@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered ...........................................................................Baseball, Rowing, Wrestling

Address: ...........................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Greg Steiner Sean Hostetter Katie Gonzales Mark Panhorst Dan Whitaker

EMUEagles.com/mtrack

EMU Track & Field on the Web

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Directions to Bowen FielD House/BoB Parks trackFrom the north:

U.S. 23 to Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A); head east on Washtenaw to Oakwood; turn left on Oakwood and proceed to the parking garage on the east side of the street at the bottom of the hill. The three buildings are just to the east of the

parking garage.From the south:

See above directions from the north.From the east:

I-94 west to Huron Street; head north on Huron Street to Cross Street; turn left at Cross to Hewitt; turn right at Oakwood and see directions above from the north.

From the west: I-94 east to U.S. 23 north; exit U.S. 23 at Washtenaw Avenue (exit 37A) and follow directions above (from the north).

Directions to eastern MicHigan university anD olDs/MarsHall/Parks track

By air:Arriving at Detroit Metro Airport, take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw avenue. Rynearson Stadium, which houses the track, is

on the east side of the road.From the north:

U.S. 23 south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium.

From the south:U.S. 23 north to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to

Rynearson Stadium.From the east:

(A) Take I-94 west to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181B). Get in the far left lane and turn left on Hewitt Road. Head north on Hewitt for 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw Avenue. The stadium is on the east side of the street.

(B) Take I-96 west to M-14 west. Follow M-14 to U.S. 23 south. Go south to Washtenaw Avenue east (exit 37A); take Washtenaw to Hewitt Road; turn left on Hewitt and proceed to Rynearson Stadium.

From the west:Take I-94 east to Michigan Avenue exit (exit 181). Turn left and get in the far left lane. Turn left on Hewitt and head north

on Hewitt approximately 2.5 miles, past Washtenaw. The stadium is on the east side of the road.

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16th Year at eMU - Long IsLand, ‘72; MIchIgan, ‘74

head coach

John goodrIdge

The 2016-17 season marks the 16th season for John Goodridge as a member of the track & field and cross country staffs at Eastern Michigan University. The veteran coach has enjoyed an outstanding coaching career, leading EMU to Mid-American Conference champi-onships in 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Goodridge has also coached confer-ence cross country championship teams in the MAC, Big Ten and At-lantic Coast Conferences. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 2001 Goodridge has coached 22 track & field All-Americans including two NCAA National Track and Field Champions (Boaz Cheboiywo in the 10,000 meters and Jordan Desilets in the 3,000 meter steeplechase) as well

as numerous individual MAC Track and Field/Cross Country Champions. Goodridge has also coached 16 EMU school-record holders, including the first EMU 4x100m relay team to dip below the 40-second barrier when Cameron Bolton, Tyler Brown, Jeff Elam, and Chris Scott set the new varsity record of 39.98 at the Drake Relays. Five EMU tracksters have broken the magical sub-4:00 mile mark of which Goodridge has coached three (Cheboiywo, Desilets and Gavin Thompson) along with Paul McMullen and Ben Reese coached by EMU Athletic Hall of Famer Coach Bob Parks. Prior to his arrival at EMU, Goodridge was the head track and field coach at Wake Forest University

Goodridge coached Jordan Desilets, who won the 2004 NCAA National Champion-ship in the 3,000 meter steeplechase

Head Coach John Goodridge shows off the Eagles’ trophies after sweeping the indoor and outdoor MAC Championships in 2010

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for 15 years (1984-1999) where he coached the Demon Deacons to unparralleled success in the school’s history. Goodridge coached Wake Forest to its highest ever Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) finishes in cross country (first) and track & field (second) and its highest ever national finishes in cross country (third) and track & field (eighth). At Wake Forest he coached 14 individual ACC Champions and seven All-Americans. He coached Wake Forest to its first ever ACC cross country championship, first ever individual champion, first All-Americans in track and field and cross country, first team NCAA cross country appearance and highest ever finish in school history (third). His Wake Forest cross country teams finished first or second in the ACC for 10 consecutive years,

winning four titles and making seven NCAA appearances. During his long and distinguished coaching career, Goodridge has coached 20 athletes, including five EMU athletes (Desilets, DuBois, Naughton, Nowitzke, Perrin) who have represented the United States in international competition including the Olympics, World Track and Field Championships, World Cross Country Championships, and Pan American Games. He has also coached three EMU athletes (Cheboiywo, Karanja, Thompson) who have represented Canada, Kenya and Great Britain in international competition including the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, European Championships and Francophone Games. Six years ago, EMU’ Donald Scott won the United States National Junior Championship in the triple jump and the silver medal in the

Pan-Am Junior Championships as a freshman.

Coach Goodridge was named the 2014 Outdoor MAC Coach of the Year

Coach Goodridge with the 2011 Outdoor MAC Championship MVP, Terefe Ejigu

Goodridge coached Boaz Cheboiywo to a NCAA National Champioship in the

10,000-meter run

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AssistAnt CoACh sterling roberts The 2016-17 season marks the fifth season for former Eagle Sterling Roberts as an assistant coach with the Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team. He coaches sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps, and high jump. Roberts had a standout year during the 2013-14 campaign, as he was named the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Assistant Coach of the Year. Under his tutelage, Tyler Brown had an outstanding fresh-man campaign after being crowned MAC Champion in the 400m during both the indoor and outdoor seasons as well as running on the winning indoor 4x400m and outdoor 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Brown was later named the MVP for the MAC Outdoor Championships. The 4x100m relay team of Brown, Cameron Bolton, Jeff Elam, and Chris Scott broke the EMU record at the Drake Relays, April 26, with a time of 39.98 seconds, marking the first time an Eagle lineup had ever crossed the 40-second barrier. The 4x400m team of Bolton, Brown, Elam, and Mason Waynes turned in the second-fastest time in EMU history at the NCAA East Regional and went on to take 13th at the NCAA Championships with all four athletes garnering Second Team All-America honors. Roberts continued to train Brown as he went to compete in the USA Junior National Championships, in which he took home gold in the 400m with a lifetime-best time of 45.74 seconds. Brown represented the USA at the 2014 Junior World Champion-ships, taking eighth in the 400m while the 4x400m relay team took home the gold medal. “I’ve known Sterling since he was an athlete at EMU and was impressed with his competitive-ness in training and competition. I admire his efforts to develop professionally as he has been successful as a head high school coach, Division III assistant coach and most recently as a Division I assistant coach

at the University of Illinois,” commented EMU Head Track and Field Coach John Goodridge of Roberts. Roberts graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2003 where he was a four-year varsity track student-athlete. He competed as a sprinter and hurdler who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles. Roberts was a two-time All-MAC award winner, while he also was a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won a MAC Championship in 2002. He later earned his master’s degree from Defiance in 2011. Most recently, Roberts worked as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Illinois where he assisted with the development and modi-fication of the training program for male sprinters, hurdlers, and jumpers. He coached four different NCAA Preliminary Qualifiers. Prior to his year at Illinois, Roberts was an assistant coach at Defiance College from 2009-11. While at Defiance, he was charged with recruit-ment of male/female jumpers, hurdlers, and sprinters, including assisting in establishing a database for coordinating recruiting among all coaches. He also coached an NCAA Division III national qualifier in the pole vault, high jump, and decathlon. Roberts also has coached at the high school level as he was the head coach of the Wakefield High School track and field programs in Raleigh, N.C. While at Wakefield, he coached five high school All-Americans including the Nike Indoor National 200m champion.

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AssistAnt CoACh solomon simmons Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field Head Coach John Goodridge announced August 9, 2016, that former EMU standout Solomon Simmons has been hired as an Assistant Coach for the Eagles. Simmons will replace former assistant coach Steve Manz, who resigned in mid-July. “It is with great enthusiasm and optimism that I announce the addition of Solomon Simmons to the EMU Men’s Track and Field staff,” remarked Goodridge. “I have great confidence in Solomon’s potential and ability from day one to be an excellent coach.” Simmons recently closed a fantastic career with the Green and White, earning First Team All-American status at the 2016 Outdoor NCAA Championships by finishing sixth with a program-record 7,936 points. The recent EMU graduate was a four-time Mid-American Conference champion, winning both the heptathlon and the decathlon twice during his final two collegiate seasons. Simmons regularly broke both the EMU heptathlon and decathlon records throughout his career with the Eagles, as his heptathlon record of 5,608 points also stands as a program-best. “I have spent much time as a student-athlete at Eastern, and I am excited to stay with the University in this new phase of my life as a coach,” explained Simmons. “Track and Field is a passion, and coaching the student-athletes will be a privilege.” In addition to finding success at the NCAA level, Simmons competed at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, finishing sixth in the decathlon against some of the top athletes in the country. Throughout the event, he totaled four top-five finishes, taking fourth in the shot put and discus throw, and fifth in the 110m hurdles and javelin throw. Simmons also represented Team USA at the NACAC U23 Championships

in 2014, finsihing second in the decathlon with 6,993 points. Most recently, Simmons competed for Team USA at the Thorpe Cup, helping the squad to a victory over Germany. Overall, Simmons finished third in the decathlon, totaling 7756 points, which was just 120 behind the first-place finisher. The EMU alumnus had his best finish in the shot put, blowing away his collegiate-best with a throw of 15.40 meters/ 50 feet 6.25-inches. Not only was Simmons successful athletically, but he also succeeded in the classroom, earning eight Academic All-MAC distinctions through-out his career at Eastern. Additionally, he was selected as a MAC Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete following his final season donning the Green and White.

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2016-17 Eastern Michigan University Men’s Track & Field Roster

Name Events El. Hometown-High School (Previous School)

Elijah Albert-Grayer Throws Jr. Canton, Mich.-Salem

Hlynur Andresson Distance R-Jr. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland-Mountain Ridge (Alderson Braoddus)

Leighton Antonio Sprints Jr. Hudson, Ohio - Hudson (Youngstown State)

Elijah Barber Hurdles So. Canal Winchester, Ohio - Eastmoor Academy

Sean Beckom Sprints Fr. Saginaw, Mich. - Heritage

Brandon Bolden Sprints Jr. Solon, Ohio-Solon

Lahsene Bouchikhi Distance R-Jr. Antwerp, Belgium-Stedelijk Lyceum Paardenmarkt Luchthaven

Tyler Brown Sprints/Jumps Sr. Findlay, Ohio - Findlay

Taige Bryant Throws So. Edmond, Okla. - Edmond Memorial

Colin Burdette Distance So. Hilliard, Ohio - Hilliard Davidson

Frank Douglas Hurdles So. Mansfield, Ohio - Madison Comprehensive

Jason Ervin Sprints R-Sr. Farmington Hill, Mich - Farmington

Colin Etchen Pole Vault Fr. Edgerton, Ohio - Edgerton

Devonte Findlay Hurdles Fr. Lauderhill, Fla. - Blanche Ely

Willy Fink Distance R-Sr. Maumee, Ohio - Maumee

Abel Flores Distance R-Jr. Defiance, Ohio - Defiance

Zachery Harkey Throws So. Huron, Ohio - Huron

Cameron Hart Jumps So. Columbus, Ohio - Bishop Hartley

Jacob Hausch Sprints Fr. Bryan, Ohio - Bryan

Austin Hazek Throws R-So. Medina, Ohio-Medina

Nicholas Herbert Jumps So. Portage, Mich. - Portage Northern

Caleb Hess Distance R-Jr. Owosso, Mich. - Owosso

Mike Hierholzer Throws Jr. Medina, Ohio-Medina

Alex Jacobs Multis So. Delaware, Ohio - Dublin

Nick James Sprints R-Sr. Troy, Ohio - Troy

Anthony Jones Throws R-Sr. Sandusky, Ohio - Sandusky

Thomas Jozwiak Distance Jr. Southgate, Mich.-Thomas J. Anderson

Dan Kuhn Mid-Distance Fr. Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek

Drew Lament Multis Fr. Lakeview, Ohio - Waynesfield-Goshen

Mitch Lenneman Distance R-Jr. River Falls, Wis. - River Falls

Bryce Lindsey Hurdles R-Sr. New Middletown, Ohio - Fairfield Senior

Trevor Marcus Sprints Fr. Dublin, Ohio - Dublin Jerome

Csaba Matko Distance Jr. Racalmas, Hungary - Szechenyi Istvan Gimnazium

Travis McCuaig Jumps Jr. Big Rapids, Mich. - Morley Stanwood (Wingate)


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Nick McFarland Distance R-Fr. Hillsborough, N.J. - Hillsborough

Dakota Medley Mid-Distance Fr. Novelty, Ohio - West Geauga

Morgan O’Flahrity Distance So. Madison, Wis. - Edgewood

Micah Peters Jumps So. York, Ontario - Vaughn Road Academy

Drew Pickus Pole Vault Fr. Solon, Ohio - Solon

Zach Purcilly Throws R-Fr. Troy, Mich. - Avondale

Nick Raymond Distance R-Jr. Erie, Mich. - Mason

David Saporito Distance So. Warren, Mich. - Warren Mott

Austin Sargent Distance So. Cedar Spring, Mich. - Cedar Spring

Jannik Schmitt Throws Fr. Plymouth, Mich. - Salem

Ivan Suazo Hurdles Fr. Columbus, Ohio - Westland

Tyler Underwood Sprints So. Clinton, Mich. - Clinton

Austin Wicker Distance Fr. Pinckney, Mich. - Pinckney

Roderic Wilson Mid-Distance Fr. Atlanta, Ga. - Blanche Ely

Derek Ziegenfuss Javelin So. Allentown, Pa. - Parkland

Head Coach: John Goodridge (16th season)Assistant Coach: Sterling RobertsAssistant Coach: Solomon SimmonsVolunteer Assistants: Howard Booth, Donald Scott


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SPRINTS/RELAYSThe Eagles will once again be led by senior Tyler Brown when it comes to sprints. Last season, the Findlay, Ohio native had another very strong season, earning Most Valuable Performer and First Team All-MAC honors following the Indoor MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, where he won the 400m dash and finished second in the 200m. The indoor season also saw Brown post the eighth-fastest 400m time in the EMU record books, clocking in at 21.31 seconds, in addition to breaking the 300m record with a time of 33.52 seconds. He con-tinued his success to the outdoor season, heading to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, after winning the 400m dash at the Outdoor MAC Championships, May 12-14, for the third consecutive season in 46.55 seconds. In addition to Brown, junior Brandon Bolden returns for his third year. Bolden posted a season-best indoor time of 22.32 seconds in the 200m dash, while he helped the team to three first-place finishes

in the 4x100m relay thoughout the outdoor season. Redshirt senior Nick James will cap off his Eagle career this year, as he competed in a total of eight meets last season. James tied his career-best time of 22.48 seconds in the 200m last year during the indoor season, while he also set personal-bests of 7.06 seconds in the 60m and 10.82 sec-onds in the 100m. The Green and White also bring in a large amount of newcomers, including junior Leighton Antonio, who should make an impact after finding success at Youngstown State the last two seasons.

HURDLES The hurdles group will miss the services of Jeff Elam, but an expe-rienced trio should keep the group on track. Redshirt senior Bryce Lindsey, and sophomores Elijah Barber and Frank Douglas all bring competitive experience to the unit. Lindsey tied his personal-best in the 60m hurdles last season with a time of 8.13 seconds, while also finishing 10th in the event at the Indoor MAC Championships. Barber and Douglas both broke onto the scene as freshmen last year, with Barber notching a career-best 400m hurdles time of 54.76 seconds and Douglas taking fifth at the Indoor MAC Championships in the 60m hurdles with a career-best time of 8.16 seconds. Two strong freshmen in Devonte Findlay and Ivan Suazo may have an impact as well.

MID-DISTANCEAfter graduating a trio of seniors, the Eagles’ mid-distance group will feature a number of new faces this season. Freshmen Dan Kuhn, Dakota Medley, and Roderic Wilson all come to EMU with mid-distance experience in high school and look to continue their success donning the Green and White. Some members of the distance group may also supplement the three freshmen, as a couple participated in mid-distance events last season.

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Following another dominating cross country season, the distance group looks primed to remain strong on the track. Although he was out of cross country eligibility, redshirt senior Willy Fink returns for his final year with the Eagles. Last season, Fink finished as a Second Team All-American after taking 11th in the 3000m at the Indoor NCAA Championships, Mar. 11-12, clocking in at 8:07.81. He also ran the second-best 3000m time in program history at the Camel City Invite, Jan. 29-30, posting a time of 7:56.04. Fink was named MAC Champion-ships MVP for the outdoor season, in addition to being named First Team All-MAC following both conference championships. Finally, the Maumee, Ohio native also qualified to the Outdoor NCAA Champion-ships, June 8-11, taking 20th in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:52.43. The squad also retains the services of redshirt junior Nick Raymond, who finished as an All-American at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, Nov. 19, posting a time of 30:18.9 in the 10,000-meter race. Last season on the track, Raymond earned First Team All-MAC honors after winning the 10,000-meter title at the outdoor conference championships with a time of 29:41.07, while also nabbing second in the 5,000m after crossing the finish line in 14:45.30. The Erie, Mich. native qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, as well, taking 41st in the 10K with a time of 31:24.83. The squad will also feature mainstays in the form of redshirt juniors Hlynur Andresson, Lahsene Bouchikhi, and Abel Flores, as well as junior Csaba Matko.

Jr. Tyler Brown

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JUMPS The Eagles’ jumps group features three sophomore returners in Cameron Hart, Nicholas Herbert, and Micah Peters, while Brown will also compete in the long jump. Brown finished as the Indoor MAC Champion in the event with a mark of 7.61 meters/ 24 feet 11.75-inches. which was the second-best in EMU history. Hart regularly competed in all three jumps, placing ninth in both the high jump and the long jump at the Indoor MAC Championships, while he also took eighth in the high jump at the outdoor confer-ence championships. Herbert consistently contributed in both the long jump and the triple jump with indoor personal-bests of 7.08 meters/ 23 feet 2.75-inches and 14.04 meters/ 46 feet 0.75-inches, respectively, while Peters competed primarily in the high jump and the triple jump. Peters’ career-bests in the two events currently stand at 1.96 meters/ 6 feet 5-inches in the high jump and 14.35 meters/ 47 feet 1-inch in the triple jump. The group will be supplemented by junior Travis McCuaig, who comes to EMU following a stint at Wingate University.

POLE VAULT A pair of freshmen will lead the way in the pole vault this season. Freshmen Colin Etchen and Drew Pickus both had impressive high school careers in the event, with Etchen holding a personal-best of 15 feet 6-inches, which was a school record. Pickus was also solid on the high school level, as he holds the second and fifth-best pole vault marks in Solon history.

THROWS Similar to last season, the throws group will again be paced by redshirt senior Anthony Jones. Jones had an incredible 2015-16 season, earning All-American honors at the Indoor NCAA Champion-ships after finishing seventh in the weight throw with a toss of 21.52 meters/ 70 feet 7.25-inches. Jones also had the best weight throw in EMU history last year, erupting for a huge throw of 21.84 meters/ 71 feet 8-inches at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12. The outdoor season saw Jones qualify to the NCAA East Regional in the hammer throw, in addition to posting the second-best hammer throw in EMU laurels at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14, with a mark of 62.56 meters/ 205 feet 3-inches. The Green and White also bring back sophomore Derek Ziegen-fuss, the EMU record holder in the javelin throw. As a freshman, Ziegenfuss posted the best mark in EMU annals at the MAC Cham-pionships, winning the event with a throw of 67.44 meters/ 221 feet 3-inches. For his efforts at the conference championships, he was

named First Team All-MAC and the MAC Freshman Field Performer of the Year. He also qualified to the NCAA East Regional and finished 26th with a mark of 62.77 meters/ 205 feet 11-inches. Junior Mike Hierholzer, sophomore Zach Harkey, and redshirt freshman Zach Purcilly all return as well, bringing experience in the shot put and the discus. Finally, freshman Jannik Schmitt looks to continue his high school success at the collegiate level.

MULTIS The Eagles’ multis group suffered a blow with the graduation of All-American Solomon Simmons, who now serves as an assistant coach for the Eagles, but a pair of student-athletes look to follow in his footsteps this year. After his freshmen season, sophomore Alex Jacobs should continue improving as he gains more experience, while freshman Drew Lament will provide added depth as he gets used to the collegiate level.

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So. Alex Jacobs

R-Sr. Anthony Jones

So. Derek Ziegenfuss

16 Jason Ervin R-Sr.

EMU: 2014-15: Indoor: Ran in eight meets…Ran on the third-place 4x400m and distance medley relays at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27-28…Ran a personal-best 1:53.60 in the 800m at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7…Finished runner-up in the 600m at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24, in 1:19.24…Took second in the 500m at the EMU Quadrangular, Jan. 9, in 1:04.46…Outdoor: Second Team All-MAC…Ran in seven meets for the Eagles…Was a member of the runner-up 4x400m relay team at the MAC Championships that crossed the line in 3:11.48 and also finished fifth in the 400m in 47.82 seconds, May 14-16…Qualified to the NCAA East Regional in the 4x400m relay, where the team finished 17th in 3:08.34…Member of the 4x400m relay team that recorded the fifth-fastest time in EMU his-tory at the Virginia Challenge, April 17-18, taking second in 3:07.53…Ran a personal-best 47.63 in the 400m to finish fifth at the Jesse Owens Clas-sic, May 1-2…2013-14: Ran in seven indoor and seven outdoor meets for the Eagles…Indoor: Took runner-up in the 400m at the EMU Triangular in 49.53, Jan. 10…Finished third in the 400m at the Silverston Invitational in 49.00, Feb. 22…Ran a season-best 48.15 in the 400m in the prelims of the 2014 MAC Championships, Feb. 28-March 1, earning a spot in the finals …Member of the winning 4x400m relay team at the EMU Triangular, Feb. 1…Outdoor: Won the 400m at the Spartan Invite, April 5, and took sec-ond at the Toledo Invite, May 9, with a season-best 48.37…Member of the winning 4x400m relay at the Spartan Invite and the DMR at the Tennes-see Relays, April 11-12…2012-13: Competed in a total of 10 meets during both the indoor and outdoor seasons…Indoor: First Team All-MAC in the 4x400m relay…Finished first in the 400m dash with a time of 49.00 at the Eagle Holiday Meet…Gained second-place finishes in both the 600m run and the 200m dash at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational and Silverston In-vitational…Outdoor: Ran a time of 48.15 in the 400m dash to finish first at the Toledo Invitational…Achieved two second-place finishes in the 400m dash at the Lyle Bennett Open with a time of 49.57 and at the EMU Twilight Meet with a time of 50.08…Finished seventh overall at the MAC Cham-pionship in the 400m dash with a time of 48.35…High School: Was the indoor state champion in the 400m dash and ran a personal-best 22.25 in the 200m dash...Personal: Full Name: Jason Paul Ervin...Son of Paul Caraballo and Lynn Tisdale...Father ran track for Detroit Mercy…Has one brother, Jairen Caraballo, and one sister, Briana Tisdale... Major: Business.

Farmington Hills, Mich. - FarmingtonSprints

2016-17 TRaCk & field seniORs

18 Willy Fink R-Sr.

EMU: 2015-16: Capital One Academic All-District...Indoor: Competed in five meets through-out the indoor season...Second Team All-American and First Team All-MAC honoree...Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week, Feb. 2, and Scholar Athlete of the Week, Mar. 16...MAC Dis-tinguished Scholar Student-Athlete, and Academic All-MAC honoree...Qualified to the NCAA Championships, Mar. 11-12, in the 3000m, taking 11th with a time of 8:07.81...Ran the second-best 3000m time in progam history at the Camel City Invite, Jan. 29-30, clocking in at 7:56.04...Won both the 3000m and 5000m at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, with marks of 8:14.63 and 14:32.74, respectively...Nabbed the third best 5000m time in program history at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, finishing with a time of 13:56.66...Outdoor: Ran in eight meets during the season...MAC Championship Most Valuable Performer and First Team All-MAC honoree...Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week on two occasions, April 19 & 26...Received Academic All-MAC honors...NCAA Championships, June 8-11, qualifier in the 3000m Steeplechase, tak-ing 20th with a time of 8:52.43...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in both the 3000m Steeplechase and the 5000m, taking eighth in the 3000m Steeple with a career-best time of 8:40.60, which was also fifth-best in EMU history...Ran the third-quickest 5000m time in Eastern history at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, clocking in with a personal-best mark of 13:43.06...Began the outdoor season at the Raleigh Relays, March 25-26, taking third in the 10000m with a personal-best time of 29:04.92, which was also the fifth-best in the EMU re-cord books...2014-15: CoSIDA Academic All-District...Indoor: First Team All-MAC…Won the 3000m (8:19.34) and 5000m (14:24.53) at the MAC Championships while taking second in the mile (4:10.31) at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27-28…Named the Most Valuable Performer of the MAC Championships…Set a personal record in the mile of 4:02.61 to take sixth at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7, and notch the ninth-fastest mark in EMU history…Ran the second-fastest 3000m time at the SPIRE Invitational, Feb. 13-14, taking second in 7:57.14…Finished first or second in six of his seven races…Academic All-MAC…Outdoor: First Team All-MAC, MAC Most Valuable Performer, and All-America honorable mention…Won the 3000m stee-plechase (8:47.14) and the 5000m (14:13.91) while placing second in the 10,000m (30:10.75) at the MAC Championships, May 14-16…Ran the third-fastest 5000m time in EMU history in his season debut at the Raleigh Relays, March 27-28, winning in 13:51.35…Recorded the sixth-best 3000m steeplechase in program laurels at the NCAA East Regional, May 29-30, finish-ing 16th in 8:47.14…Qualified to the NCAA Championships in the 5000m after finishing 11th in 13:59.22…Was a member of the 4x1500m relay team that broke a six-year Duke winning streak at the Raleigh Relays in 15:57.04…Academic All-MAC…Earned All-America honorable mention after finishing 19th in the 5000m at the NCAA Championships in 14:30.54, June 12…Academic All-MAC...2013-14: Ran in five indoor and five outdoor meet during his first com-plete season as an Eagle…Garnered USTFCCCA All-Academic honors…Indoor: Named to the All-MAC Second Team after running a leg of the second-place DMR (9:52.53) at the 2014 MAC Championships, Feb. 28-March 1…Earned Academic All-MAC honors…Showed consis-tent improvement in the mile run, setting a personal record in each appearance with a final career-best time of 4:09.69 for fourth at the conference meet…Also took fourth in the 3000m at the MAC Championships in 8:22.34…Outdoor: An All-MAC First Team honoree after win-ning his collegiate debut in the 10,000m at the 2014 MAC Championships, May 15-17, cross-ing the line in 30:20.34…Also took runner-up in the 5000m (14:34.43) and fifth in the 3000m steeplechase (9:05.56) at the conference meet….Won the 3000m steeplechase at the Tennes-see Relays in a personal-best 9:03.30, April 11-12…Earned a spot at the NCAA East Regional in the 5000m after clocking a 14:14.35 for eighth at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 18…2012-13: Competed in one meet during the indoor season and then redshirted…Indoor: Finished fifth in the 800m run at the Simmons-Harvey Invitational with a time of 1:59.78…High School: Four-year letterman at Maumee and three-time Academic-All Ohio… As a senior, was named First Team All-Northern Lakes League, first team all-district, first team all-region, and first team all-state as a third-place medalist at state meet…A varsity letterwinner in track and field as a freshman, sophomore and junior and was twice named MVP… As a junior, took first in the 1600m in the Northern Lakes League and district, and finished second in the re-gion and fourth in the state…Personal: Full name: William George Fink… Son of David and Lorraine Fink…Has two brothers, Elmer and Wayne, and one sister, Pam…Major: Biology.

Maumee, Ohio - MaumeeDistance


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20 Nick James R-Sr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in four meets...Won the 200m dash at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, after crossing the finish line in 22.48, which tied his personal-best...Opened the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running in the 60m dash, along with helping the Eagles to a fifth-place finish in the 4x400m relay...Outdoor: Took part in four meets...Finished his season at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, finishing fourth in the 200m and third in the 100m with times of 22.39 and 11.00, respectively...Placed fourth in the 100m at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, after crossing the finish line in 10.99...Began the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2, taking second in the 100m with a time of 10.87 and fourth in the 200m with a time of 22.58...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in six meets…Set a personal record of 22.48 seconds in the 200m at the Notre Dame Invitational to place 13th, Jan. 24…Took fourth in the 400m at both the Harvey Invitational, Jan. 17, and the CMU Dual, Jan. 30…Ran a personal-best 49.35 in the 400m at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7…Was on the winning 4x400m relay team at the CMU Dual that crossed the line in 3:22.12…Outdoor: Competed in four meets for the Eagles..Set personal records in every appearance in both the 100m and 200m, with bests of 10.92 and 22.21 at the Toledo Invitational, May 8, to finish fourth and seventh, respectively…Ran on the fourth-place 4x200m relay team at the Raleigh Relays, March 27-28, that finished in 1:28.23 and also clocked a 50.61 in the 400m…Ran on the 10th-place 4x400m relay team at the Tennessee Relays that finished in 3:18.54, April 9-11…2013-14: Did not compete…Previous School: Redshirted the outdoor season at Bellarmine University…High School: A two-time regional qualifier…All-Ohio, state finalist, conference champion, and school record holder in the 200m and 4x100m during senior season…Also played football all four years…Personal: Full Name: Nicholas Alonzo James…Son of Thom-as and Denise James…Has one brother, Nicklaus…Major: Business.

Troy, Ohio - TroySprints


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22 Anthony Jones R-Sr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...First Team All-American in the weight throw...First Team All-MAC honoree and Most Oustanding Field Performer at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27...Named MAC Field Athlete of the Week twice, Feb. 2 & 16...Set the EMU record in the weight throw after notching a launch of 21.84 meters/ 71 feet 8-inches at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12...Qualified to the NCAA Championships, taking sev-enth in the weight throw with a mark of 21.52 meters/ 70 feet 7.25-inches...Took home the MAC title in the weight throw at the conference championships after finishing with a mark of 21.48 meters/ 70 feet 5.75-inches...Finished within the top-seven of every meet of the season...Outdoor: Took part in eight meets...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, competing in the hammer throw and taking 45th with a mark of 57.97 me-ters/ 190 feet 2-inches...Notched the second-best hammer throw in EMU history at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14, taking home the silver with a throw of 62.56 meters/ 205 feet 3-inches...Placed fourth in the hammer at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, posting a mark of 59.44 meters/ 195 feet...Took second at the Kip Janvrin Open, April 28-29, notching a hammer throw of 57.32 meters/ 188 feet 1-inch...2014-15: Indoor: Second Team All-American…Second Team All-MAC…Competed in eight meets…Broke a 25-year-old EMU record in the weight throw in his first meet of the season, winning the event at the EMU Quadrangular with a mark of 20.25 meters/66 feet 5.25-inches, Jan. 9…Broke the record two more times, with his best mark coming by way of a fourth-place finish at the Elite Throws Competition of 21.39 meters/70 feet 2.25-inches, Jan. 30…Fin-ished runner-up in the weight throw at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27, with a mark of 21.09 meters/69 feet 2.50-inches…Took 13th at the NCAA Indoor Championships, March 13, after throwing 20.48 meters/67 feet 2.50-inches…Threw beyond 65 feet in all of his performances and had a top-four finish in seven appearances…Outdoor: Did not com-pete...2013-14: Threw in seven indoor and eight outdoor competitions…Indoor: Had four top-four finishes in the weight throw, including a career-best mark for third at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 8-9, of18.95 meters/62 feet 2.25-inches…Was runner-up at both EMU Triangular meets in the weight throw, Jan. 10 and Feb. 1…Outdoor: Produced two top-five finishes in the hammer throw at the Oliver Nikoloff Invitational, March 28-29, and the Hillsdale Gina Relays, April 24-26…Had a career-best hammer throw at the Jesse Ow-ens Classic, going 54.81 meters/179 feet 10-inches…Earned a podium finish in the ham-mer throw at the 2014 MAC Championships, May 15-17, taking seventh with a throw of 53.53 meters/175 feet 7-inches…Had a season-best finish in the discus throw at the Billy Hayes Invitational, May 3, when he took seventh with a distance of 45.90 meters/150 feet 7-inches…2012-13: Competed in a total of 12 meets during both the indoor and outdoor seasons…Indoor: Threw for 16.60 meters/54 feet 5.50-inches to win the weight throw at the Eagle Holiday Meet…Took third in the weight throw with a toss of 16.85 meters/55 feet 3.50-inches at the EMU Triangular…Placed fourth in the weight throw at the MAC Cham-pionships with a throw of 60 feet 9.25-inches...Outdoor: Finished fourth in the hammer throw at the Lyle Bennett Open with a throw of 49.77 meters/163 feet 3.00-inches…High School: Earned all-conference and all-district honors in discus, shot put, and 4x100m relay...Qualified for regional competition his senior year...Personal: Full Name: Anthony Jones...Son of Anthony Jones and Danielle Belmer…Major: Electronic media and film.

Sandusky, Ohio - SanduskyThrows


24 Bryce Lindsey R-Sr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Ran the 60m hurdles at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finishing 10th with a time of 8.23...Tied a personal-best mark of 8.13 in the 60m hurdles at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, which was good for fourth...Finished third in the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, crossing the finish line in 8.30...Outdoor: Did not compete...2014-15: Indoor: Competed in five meets for the Eagles…Took fourth in the 60m hurdles at the MAC Championships after matching his personal record of 8.13 seconds in both the prelims and the finals, Feb. 27-28…Took second in the 60m hurdles at the EMU Quadrangular in 8.31 sec-onds, Jan. 9…Also appeared in the 200m dash and long jump at the EMU Quadran-gular, finishing the 200m in 23.41 seconds and leaping 6.16 meters/20 feet 2.50-inch-es…Outdoor: Ran in seven meets for the Eagles…Took third in the 110m hurdles at the MAC Championships in a season-best 14.28 seconds, May 14-16…Won the 110m hurdles at the Toledo Invitational, May 8, in 14.70 seconds while finishing third in the 400m hurdles in a personal-best 54.31 seconds…Also had a win in the 110m hurdles and took third in the 400m hurdles at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, April 24, in 14.96 and 55.49 seconds, respectively…2013-14: Competed in five indoor and nine outdoor meets for the Green and White…Indoor: Ran his personal best in the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Feb. 1, taking second in 8.13 seconds…Matched his career best in the prelims of the 2014 MAC Championships, Feb. 28-March 1, before going on to take fourth in 8.14 seconds…Outdoor: Won the 110m hurdles at the Spartan Invite, April 5…Recorded the best finish of his career in the 110m hurdles at the 2014 MAC Championships, May 15-17, when he finished in 14.13 seconds to take third and earn a bid to the NCAA East Regional…Finished the 110m hurdles at the NCAA East Regional with the second-fastest mark of his career, clocking in at 14.32 seconds, May 29-31…2012-13: Competed in 16 meets during the indoor and outdoor seasons…Indoor: Ran a season-best 8.29 in the 60m hurdles at the 2013 MAC Indoor Cham-pionships….Posted season highs in the 60m and the 200m at the Harvey Simmons Invitational…Outdoor: Placed 10th at the 2013 MAC Outdoor Championships in the 110m hurdles with a season-best time of 14.45…High School: A four-year varsity let-terwinner…Named team MVP and second team All-GMC in the 110m hurdles during his sophomore and senior seasons…Also named third team in 4x400m relay in senior year…Personal: Full Name: Bryce William Edward Lindsey…Son of Germane and Rhonda Lindsey…Has three brothers, Branden, Germane, and Matthew, all of whom were collegiate athletes; and two sisters, Brittney and Brianca…Major: Education.

New Middletown, Ohio - Fairfield SeniorHurdles


26 Tyler Brown Sr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets throughout the season...Named Most Valuable Performer following the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27...Earned First Team All-MAC honors, in addition to MAC Track Athlete of the Week honors twice...Won both the long jump and the 400m at the MAC Championships...Posted the second-best long jump in EMU history at the MAC Champi-onships with a mark of 7.61 meters/ 24 feet 11.75-inches...Also notched the eighth-best 400m time in program history, clocking in at 21.31 at the Penn State National, Jan. 29...Won the 400m at the Spire Invitational, Feb. 12-13, with a time of 46.45...Finished the season with 15 top-three finishes...Broke the EMU record in the 300m dash at the GVSU Holiday Open, crossing the finsh line in 33.52...Outdoor: Participated in seven meets during the season...Named First Team All-MAC...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the 400m dash, finishing 17th with a time of 46.54...Won the 400m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, with a time of 46.55 to defend his title for the third conseuctive season...Also finished fourth in the long jump at the MAC Championships with a mark of 7.50 meters/ 24 feet 7.25-inches, which was the 10th best in EMU history...Took third at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, in the 400m with a time of 46.95...Concluded the season with 12 top-three finishes...2014-15: Indoor: Second Team All-America…Competed in six meets…Ran the second-fastest 400m in EMU history at the Notre Dame Invitational, Jan. 24, winning in 46.26 seconds and was also a member of the winning 4x400m relay team in 3:10.04…Finished 15th in the nation in the 400m at the NCAA Championships, March 13, in 47.22 seconds…Took fourth in the long jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27, at 7.18 meters/23 feet 6.75-inches…Won the 200m at the Harvey Invitational (21.88), Jan. 17, and the CMU Dual (21.92), Jan. 30…Academic All-MAC…Outdoor: First Team All-MAC…Competed in five meets…Defended his title in the 400m at the 2015 MAC Championships, May 14-16, winning in a season-best 46.19 seconds…Also took fifth in the long jump with a personal record of 7.37 meters/24 feet 2.25-inches and sixth in the 200m in 21.52 seconds while running a leg of the runner-up 4x400m relay team that crossed the line in 3:11.48…Qualified to the NCAA East Regional in the 400m and 4x400m relay, finishing 23rd in the 400m and 17th in the 4x400m relay…Academic All-MAC...2013-14: Competed in seven indoor and seven outdoor meets as a freshman….Continued his season as a representative of Team USA at the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships after winning the Junior National title in the 400m in a lifetime-best 45.74…Took eighth at the World Junior Championships and was a member of the gold medal winning and junior world leading 4x400m relay team, which finished in 3:03.31…Indoor: Named to the All-MAC First Team after producing wins in the 400m, with a personal-best time of 47.07, and the 4x400m (3:10.59)…Ran a 21.50 in the 200m at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 8-9, for sixth…Won the long jump at both EMU Triangular meets, Jan. 10 and Feb. 1…Set a career mark in the long jump at the Meyo Invitational, leaping 7.34 meters/24 feet 1-inch for fifth…Fin-ished runner-up in the high jump at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 10, at 2.00 meters/6 feet 6.75-inch-es…Outdoor: Named to the All-American Second Team and All-MAC First Team…Member of the EMU record-breaking 4x100m team, which broke the 40-second barrier for the first time in school history at the Drake Relays, April 25-26, in 39.98 seconds…Qualified for the NCAA East Regional in the 400m, 4x100m, and 4x400m…The 4x400m team ran the second-fastest time in EMU history at the East Regional, May 29-31, clocking in at 3:05.93 to earn a spot at the NCAA Championships, going on to finish 13th at the NCAA Championships, June 12…Co-MVP of the 2014 MAC Cham-pionships, May 15-17, after winning the 400m (46.30), taking third in the long jump (7.26m/23-10.00) and seventh in the 200m (21.76), and anchoring the winning 4x100m (40.01) and 4x400m (3:09.79) relay teams…Ran an EMU career-best 46.02 for a victory in the 400m at the Mt. SAC Relays, April 18, which is the fourth-fastest mark in program history…Named MAC Track Athlete of the Week following his Mt. SAC performance, April 22…High School: A four-year track letter-winner and three-time all-conference selection…Conference champion and record holder in the 400, 200, high jump, and long jump during senior season…Conference MVP for both track and field…Four-time district champion and record holder…State runner-up in long jump and cham-pion in 400 and high jump…Holds school records in 400 (47.08), 200 (21.86), high jump (6-feet-10 ¼-inches) and long jump (23-feet-9 ¾-inches)…Personal: Full Name: Tyler Benjamin Brown…Son of Guy and Janet Brown…Has one sister, Brittany…Major: Product design and development.

Findlay, Ohio - FindlaySprints/Jumps


28 Hlynur Andresson R-Jr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in a total of five meets throughout the in-door season...Named All-MAC Second Team and Distinguished Scholar Athlete...Academic All-MAC Selection...Finished runner-up at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, in the 5000m, clocking in at 14:33.15...Competed in the mile at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, posting a personal-best time of 4:06.46 to take fourth...Set a new personal record in the 5000m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, crossing the finish line in 14:23.06...Outdoor: Competed in a total of six meets throughout the outdoor season...NCAA Regionals qualifier in the 10000m, taking 25th with a time of 30:32.34...Notched career-best times in the 800m, 5000m, 10000m, and 3000m Steeplechase throughout the season...Took home a pair of top-five finishes at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, placing third in the 10000m with a time of 30:57.07 and fifth in the 3000m Steeplechase with a time of 9:11.10...Opened the season with a career-best mark in the 5000m at the Raleigh Relays, March 25-26, clocking in at 14:10.56...2014-15: Indoor: Com-peted in five meets for the Eagles…Took third in the 5000m in a career-best 14:27.64 and fifth in the mile in 4:15.03 at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27-28…Won the 5000m at the GVSU Laker Early Bird, Dec. 5, in 14:39.72…Ran a person-al-best 4:09.86 in the mile at the Meyo Invitational, Feb. 6-7…Outdoor: Ran in five meets for the Eagles…Finished fourth in the 3000m steeplechase (9:20.44), fifth in the 5000m (14:46.39) and sixth in the 1500m (3:50.34) at the 2015 MAC Championships, May 14-16, setting personal records in both the 1500m and 3000m steeplechase…Recorded the 10th-fastest time in EMU history in the 10,000m, finishing 13th at the Raleigh Relays in 29:38.42, March 27-28…Set a personal best of 14:24.25 in the 5000m in the showcase running at the Jesse Owens Classic to take third, May 1…Previous School: Redshirted at Alderson Broaddus...High School: Conference and county champion in cross country...All-state honoree and three-mile school record holder...Also lettered in track and field...Conference champion in 1600m and 3200m, 1600m county champi-on, 3200m regional champion, and all-state in 1600m and 3200m...Broke Moun-tain Ridge records in the 1600m, 3200m, 1600m relay, and 3200m relay...Mem-ber of the Dean’s List...Personal: Full Name: Hlynur Andrésson...Son of Andres Sigurdsson and Asa Johannesdottir...Has one brother, Egill...Major: Biology.

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland - Mountain RidgeDistance

2016-17 TRaCk & field JuniORs

30 Lahsene Bouchikhi R-Jr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in five meets throughout the season...Academic All-MAC honoree...Took third in both the 3000m and 5000m at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, posting times of 8:20.34 and 14:39.55, respectively...Took second in the 3000m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, crossing the finish line in 8:20.95...Finished the 5000m in 14:26.80 at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, which was a new personal record...Outdoor: Took part in four meets during the outdoor season...Finished fourth in the 5000m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, clocking in at 14:51.39...Posted a career-best time of 14:14.36 in the 5000m at the Drake Relays, April 27-30...Also notched a personal-best time in the 10000m at the Ra-leigh Relays, March 25-26, crossing the finish line in 31:18.47...2014-15: Did not compete...2013-14: Competed in three indoor meets and five outdoor competitions as a freshman…Indoor: Finished third in both the 3000m and 5000m at the 2014 MAC Championships, Feb. 28-March 1, with personal records of 8:21.04 and 14:29.67, respectively…Was run-ner-up in the 3000m at the EMU Triangular, Feb. 1…Outdoor: Finished second in the 3000m in 8:34.98 at the Billy Hayes Invitational, May 3…Took third in the 5000m at the 2014 MAC Championships, May 15-17, in a career-best 14:35.39…Also competed in the 10,000m at the con-ference meet, earning a podium finish in seventh place…Ran a career-best time in the 10,000m at the Penn Relays, April 24, crossing the line in 30:24.32… Personal: Full Name: Lahsene Bouchikhi…Son of Moham-med Bouchikhi and Rahma Rachidi…Has six brothesr, Soufiane, who ran for Eastern Kentucky University, Mourad, Loutfi, Chakib, Fouad, and Hous-sine; and a sister, Hind…Major: Engineering/Industrial management.

Antwerp, Belgium - Stedelijk Lyceum Paardenmarkt LuchthavenDistance


32 Abel Flores R-Jr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in five meets during the indoor sea-son...Notched a career-best time of 8:38.53 in the 3000m at the EMU Tri-angular, Jan. 23, taking second...Posted his top 5000m mark of the season , and his career, at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, clocking in at 14:41.97...Ran a 14:55.49 in the 5000m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4...Outdoor: Ran in one meet during the outdoor season...Took part in the 10000m at the Drake Relays, April 27-30, crossing the finish line in a personal-best 31:29.00 to place 26th...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in four meets… Ran a 4:27.89 in the mile at the EMU Quadrangular to take fourth, Jan. 9…Also took fourth in the 3000m at the EMU Quad, crossing the line in 8:52.79…Ran a 15:14.51 in the 5000m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 13…Outdoor: Competed in two meets for the Eagles…Dipped below the 15-minute barrier in the 5000m at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, April 24-25, finishing 14th in 14:56.94…Recorded a time of 31:51.98 in the 10,000m at the Ra-leigh Relays to place 60th, March 27-28…2013-14: Did not compete…High School: State champion in the 3200m…Named to the first team all-region, all-district, and WBL in both cross country and track all four years…A three-time all-state selection in cross country and two-time all-state honoree in track after having to sit out his junior track season due to injury…Member of the honor roll…Personal: Full Name: Abel Garcia Flores…Son of Abel and Francis Flores…Has one brother, Elias, and one sister, Adrianna…Major: Criminology and criminal justice.

Defiance, Ohio - DefianceDistance


34 Caleb Hess R-Jr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Ran in three meets during the indoor season...Posted a season-best mark in the mile at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, crossing the finish line in 4:18.78...Opened the season at the GVSU Holi-day Open, Dec. 4, running in the mile and placing seventh...Outdoor: Ran in two meets...Finished 16th in the 800m at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, clocking in with a personal-best 1:57.07...Began the outdoor season by running in the 1500m at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, finishing 14th in 3:59.54...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in six meets for the Eagles…Set a personal record in the mile at the SPIRE Invitational, Feb. 13-14, taking 17th In 4:14.45…Took sixth in the 800m at the Harvey Invitational, Jan. 17, in 2:00.33…Finished sixth in the 1000m in 2:34.92 at the EMU Quadrangular, Jan. 9…Outdoor: Ran in five meets for the Eagles…Set a personal record of 3:57.51 in the 1500m at the Jesse Ow-ens Classic, May 1-2, finishing 22nd...Took second in the 3000m steeple-chase at the Toledo Invitational, May 8, clocking in at 10:08.13…Ran on the fourth-place 4x800m relay team at the Tennessee Relays, April 17-18, which crossed the line in 7:45.31…2013-14: Did not compete…High School: A four-year letterwinner in cross country and swimming along with three years of varsity track…A three-time academic all-conference and two-time academic all-state pick…Conference and regional cham-pion in the mile run during his senior season while placing 10th in state DII competition…Ranks as the fifth-fastest runner in school history…Graduated with high honors…Personal: Full Name: Caleb Pennington Hess…Son of Timothy and Carolyn Hess…Major: Computer science.

Owosso, Mich. - OwossoDistance


36 Mitch Lenneman R-Jr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Second Team All-MAC hon-oree...MAC Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete and Academic All-MAC...Took second in the 3000m at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, crossing the finish line in a career-best 8:17.73...Helped the Eagles to a DMR win at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, posting a time of 9:57.18, in addition to a third-place DMR fin-ish at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6...Took second in the 800m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, after crossing the finish line in 1:57.46, which was a career-best...Won the 3000m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, with a time of 8:27.99...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Academic All-MAC honoree...Ran in the 1500m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, posting an eighth-place finish in 3:56.44...Competed in the 1500m at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, taking 10th in 3:55.65...Was part of the third-place 4x1500m relay team at the Raleigh Relays, March 25-26...Notched a personal-best 5000m time of 14:24.36 at the Raleigh Relays...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in four meets for the Eagles…Was on the third-place distance medley relay team that finished in 10:12.33 and took seventh in the mile in 4:15.72 at the MAC Championships, Feb. 27-28…Set a personal record of 4:14.45 in the mile at the SPIRE Invitational, Feb. 13-14, placing 17th…Took fourth in the 5000m at the GVSU Laker Early Bird in 14:40.12, Dec. 5…Academic All-MAC…Outdoor: Competed in five meets for the Eagles…Was a member of the winning 4x1500m relay team that broke a six-year Duke winning streak at the Raleigh Relays in 15:57.04, March 27-28…Set a personal record of 3;50.61 in the 1500m at the Virginia Challenge, April 17-18, placing 34th…Took 10th at the MAC Championships in the 1500m in 3:55.91, May 16…Competed in the 800m at the Jesse Owens Classic, May 1, crossing the line in 1:59.80 for 33rd…Academ-ic All-MAC...2013-14: Did not compete…High School: A four-year track letter-winner and three-time track MVP and Big Rivers Conference champion in the 800m…Also was champion in the 1600m during senior campaign and a state qualifier in both the 800 and 1600m…Lettered in cross country and basketball…A member of the honor roll and FBLA Nationals…Personal: Full Name: Mitchell Gregory Lenneman…Son of Gordon and Laura Lenneman, who were both track and field athletes at UW River Falls…Has one brother, Neil…Major: Accounting.

River Falls, Wis. - River FallsDistance


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets for the Eagles...Academic All-MAC honoree...Finished the season at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, tak-ing sixth in the mile with a time of 4:10.98...Took home the bronze in the mile at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, crossing the finsh line in a personal-best 4:06.43...Nabbed second-place in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, clocking in at 4:15.23...Opened the season at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running in the 5000m...Outdoor: Ran in eight meets...First Team All-MAC...Earned Academic All-MAC honors...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the 10000m, taking 41st in 31:24.83...Took home the MAC title in the 10000m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, with a time of 29:41.07...Also took second in the 5000m at the conference championships with a mark of 14:45.30...Posted the eighth-best 10000m time in program history at the Raleigh Relays, March 25-26, crossing the finish line in 29:30.06...Nabbed a personal-best time of 14:21.45 in the 5000m at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in three meets for the Eagles…Took seventh in the 5000m at the GVSU Laker Early Bird, Dec. 5, in 14:51.91…Set a personal record of 4:14.01 in the mile at the Meyo Invitational to take 35th, Feb. 6-7…Also ran on the sixth-place distance medley relay team at the Meyo Invitational that finished in 10:10.82…Outdoor: Ran in five meets for the Eagles…Won his collegiate debut in the 5000m at the Jesse Owens Classic in 14:41.75, May 1…Was a member of the winning 4x1500m relay team at the Raleigh Relays that broke a six-year Duke winning streak in 15:57.04, March 27-28...Finished fourth in the 1500m at the MAC Championships in a career-best 3:48.70…Academic All-MAC...2013-14: Did not compete…High School: A four-year letterwinner in track and field, cross country, and swim-ming…League champion in 1600m and 3200m, regional champion and state qualifier in 3200m during sophomore year…League/regional champion and state qualifier in 1600m and 3200m in junior campaign… League/regional champion in 800m, 1600m, and 3200m as a senior…State runner-up in 1600m and 3200m…Named Monroe Evening News Runner of the Year…Record holder in 1600m and set National Silver Standard times in 800m, 1600m, and 3200m…Member of the honor roll…Personal: Full Name: Nicholas Steven Raymond…Son of Marvin and Cindi Raymond…Has two brothers, Sean and Andrew, and one sister, Casey…Married to Nicole Raymond...Major: Graphic design.

Nick Raymond R-Jr.

Erie, Mich. - MasonDistance


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Took part in a total of five meets through-out the indoor season...Comepted in the weight throw at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, coming in ninth with a career-best throw of 17.58 meters/ 57 feet 8.25-inches...Notched his highest finish of the season at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, coming in third with a mark of 17.49 meters/ 57 feet 4.75-inches...Participated in the weight throw for the first time at the Findlay Oiler Opener, Dec. 4-5, notching a mark of 15.99 meters/52 feet 5.5-inches...Outdoor: Did not compete...2014-15: Indoor: Did not compete...Out-door: Competed in six meets for the Eagles…Finished eighth in the javelin throw with a launch of 50.80 meters/166 feet 8-inches and ninth in the hammer throw with a personal record of 50.35 meters/165 feet 2-inches at the 2015 MAC Championships, May 14-16…Had a top-10 finish at the Toledo Invitational, May 8, plac-ing ninth with a then-career best of 48.94 meters/160 feet 7-inch-es…High School: Competed for Head Coach Steve Aspinall as a Rock…Holds a personal best of 44 feet 2.50-inches in the shot put…Personal: Full Name: Elijah Joseph Albert-Grayer…Son of Randie Albert and Shantelle Grayer…Has two brothers, Evan and Eian, and two sisters, Ebony and Eva…Major: Exercise science.

Elijah Albert-Grayer Jr.

Canton, Mich. - SalemThrows


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Youngstown State: Spent two seasons at Youngstown State, primarily running sprints, posting times of 10.47 seconds in the 100m and 21.10 seconds in the 200m…Regional Quali-fier in the 100m…Member of the Horizon League Champion-ship team in 2016…Finished second in the 100m dash and the 200m dash at the conference championships…anchored both the 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams…High School: A four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain at Hud-son High School…Set school records in the 200m (21.57), 400m (48.75), and 4x400m (3:20.17)…Named All-Ohio in 2012, in addition to taking home the 400m state title…State qualifier in 2011…Named Austintown Fitch District Cham-pions in 2011…Also played football…Personal: Full Name: Leighton Marcellus Antonio II…Son of Leighton and Tracy Antonio…Has one sister, Kaila…Major: Criminal justice.

Leighton Antonio Jr.

Hudson, Ohio - HudsonSprints


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in a total of four meets throughout the indoor season...Posted a season-best time of 22.32 in the 200m dash at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 12, coming in 19th...Opened the season with a fifth-place finish in the 60m dash finals at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, clocking in at 7.02...Outdoor: Took part in six meets during the outdoor season...Helped the Eagles to three first-place finishes in the 4x100m re-lay throughout the season...Competed at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, taking 10th in the 100m dash and 11th in the 200m dash...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in seven meets for the Eagles…Finished 11th at the MAC Championships in the 60m dash, Feb. 27-28, in 7.00 seconds…Won the 60m and 200m at the Silverston Invitational, with a time of 7.03 seconds in the 60m and a personal record of 22.13 seconds in the 200m…Had five top-10 finishes in both the 60m and 200m throughout the campaign…Outdoor: Competed in four meets as a freshman…Set a personal record of 10.58 seconds in the 100m to finish eighth at the Tennessee Relays, April 9-11…Ran a personal-best 21.35 in the 200m at the Virginia Chal-lenge, April 17-18, finishing 11th…Was on the winning 4x100m relay at the Virginia Challenge and the runner-up lineups at the Tennessee Relays and the Jesse Owens Classic, May 1-2…High School: A four-year let-terwinner…Won the Ohio State Championship in the 100m dash, clock-ing in at 10.53 seconds for the 27th-fastest time in the nation…Placed third in the state meet in the 200m…Personal best of 6.87 in the 60m dash ranked No. 22 nationally…Was a member of the Merit Roll…Per-sonal: Full Name: Brandon Norman Bolden…Son of Norman and Deb-orah Bolden…Has one sister, Lauren…Major: Information assurance.

Brandon Bolden Jr.

Solon, Ohio - SolonSprints


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in five meets...Took 10th in the shot put at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, with a mark of 15.29 me-ters/ 50 feet 2-inches...Posted a personal-best mark in the shot put at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, with a throw of 16.36 meters/ 53 feet 8.25-inches...Set a then personal record in the shot put with a throw of 15.70 me-ters/ 51 feet 6.25-inches at the Findlay Oiler Opener, Dec. 4-5, to place second...Outdoor: Took part in three meets...Concluded his season at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, placing eighth in the discus throw with a mark of 46.65 meters/ 153 feet 1-inch...Set a career-best in the discus at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2, with a throw of 47.68 meters/ 156 feet 5-inches, which was good for seventh...2014-15: Indoor: Com-peted in seven meets as a freshman…Set a personal record of 15.30 meters/50 feet 2.50-inches in the shot put at the EMU Quadrangular to take fourth, Jan. 9…Finished fifth in the shot put at both the CMU Dual, Jan. 30, and the Silverston Invitational, Feb. 21…Threw over 15 meters in three meets…Outdoor: Threw in six meets for the Eagles…Set a per-sonal record of 14.93 meters/48 feet 11.75-inches in the shot put at the Virginia Challenge to finish 15th, April 17-18…Recorded a personal best of 45.48 meters/149 feet 2-inches at the Tennessee Relays, April 9-11, placing ninth…Garnered another top-10 finish in the discus at the Hill-sdale Gina Relays, placing eighth with a launch of 43.74 meters/143 feet 6-inches, April 24-25…High School: A four-year letterwinner in both track and field and football…Qualified for the state meet in the shot put as a junior and senior…Made an appearance at the state meet in the discus throw as a senior…Was ranked 39th in the nation in the shot put at 18.66 meters/61 feet 2.75-inches and 49th nationally in the dis-cus throw at 55.65 meters/182 feet 7-inches…Personal: Full Name: Michael Joseph Hierholzer…Son of Kenneth and Jean Hierholzer…Has one sister, Amanda…Major: Mechanical engineering technology.

Mike Hierholzer Jr.

Medina,Ohio - MedinaThrows


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in three meets...Concluded his sea-son at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, running in the 3000m and taking 10th with a time of 9:15.75, which was a career-best...Finished third in the 800m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, clocking in at 2:00.15...Set a new personal record in the 800m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, with a time of 1:59.89...Outdoor: Took part in three meets...Finished fifth in the 800m at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, with a personal-best time of 1:55.50...Opened the season at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, plac-ing 24th in the 800m with a mark of 1:55.66...2014-15: Indoor: Ran in four meets as a rookie…Took seventh in the 800m at the Harvey Invi-tational, Jan. 17, in 2:03.35…Finished eighth in the 600m at the GVSU Big Meet in 1:22.80, Feb. 13…Ran a 2:39.97 at the EMU Quadrangular, Jan. 9, for a 10th-place finish...Outdoor: Competed in two meets…Re-corded his personal best in the 800m at the Hillsdale Gina Relays, April 24, finishing 17th in 1:58.83….Took sixth in the 800m at the Toledo In-vitational in 2:01.02, May 8…High School: A four-year letterwinner in track and swimming...Earned three letters during the cross country season...Member of the honor roll...Personal: Full Name: Thomas Al-exander Jozwiak...Son of Thomas and Clema Jozwiak...Has two sis-ters, Leeah and Katrina...Major: Product design and development.

Tom Jozwiak Jr.

Southgate, Mich. - Thomas J. AndersonDistance


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Took fifth in the mile at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, clocking in at 4:09.63, which was a personal-best...Also part of the DMR group that finished third at the conference championships...Nabbed sixth in the mile at the Camel City Invite, Jan. 29-30, crossing the finish line in 4:11.85...Finished the 5000m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, with a time of 14:20.44...Outdoor: Ran in seven meets...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the 3000m steeplechase, taking 28th with a time of 8:58.54...Finished third in the 3000m steeplechase and fourth in the 1500m at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, with marks of 8:57.01 and 3:51.07...Posted the ninth-best 5000m time in program history at the Mt SAC Relays, April 14-16, crossing the finish line in a career-best 14:06.89...Took home the bronze in the 3000m steeplechase at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23...Won the 1500m at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14, clocking in at 3:52.67...High School: A ten-time letterwinner at Szechenyi Istvan Gimnazium...Elected team-captain four times...Earned a total of ten league, conference, and state titles...Personal: Full Name: Csaba Matko...Son of Jeno Matko and Zita Agoston...Major: Accounting.

Csaba Matko Jr.

Racalmas, Hungary - Szechenyi Istvan GimnaziumDistance


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Wingate: Transferred to EMU following two sea-sons at Wingate University…Competed in multiple events at Wingate, including the 60m hurdles, 110m hurdles, high jump, long jump, and triple jump…Holds a career-best mark of 6 feet 11.5-inches in the high jump…High School: A four-year letterwinner at Morley Stanwood High School…Posted senior-year stats of 6 feet 9-inches in the high jump…Own his high school’s high jump record with a mark of 6 feet 11-inches…All-State honoree…Two-time State Champion in the high jump, in addition to seven-time All-Conference honoree…Personal: Full Name: Travis James McCuaig…Son of Tony and Nicki Mc-Cuaig…Has one brother, Tony, and three sisters, Kel-ly, Shelly, and Nicole…Major: Sports management.

Travis McCuaig Jr.

Big Rapids, Mich. - Morley StanwoodJumps


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in three meets...Posted a ca-reer-best throw of 15.51 meters/ 50 feet 10.75-inches in the weight throw at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23...Opened the season at the Findlay Oiler Opener, Dec. 4-5, notching a mark of 14.61 meters/47 feet 11.25-inches in the weight throw...Outdoor: Competed in two meets...Finished 10th in the discus at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, notching a throw of 43.04 meters/ 141 feet 2-inches...Opened the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, taking 13th in the discus with a mark of 40.38 meters/ 132 feet 6-inches...2014-15: Indoor: Did not compete…Outdoor: Competed in two meets...Notched a career-best mark of 43.04 meters/ 141 feet 2-inches in the discus throw at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, to take 10th...Be-gan the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2, taking 13th in the discus with a throw of 40.38 meters/ 132 feet 6-inches...High School: A four-year letterwinner in track and field…Comes to the Eagles with a personal best of 15.90 meters/ 52 feet 2-inch-es in the shot put and 47.87 meters/157 feet 1-inch in the discus throw…Personal: Full Name: Austin Thomas Hazek…Son of Dan and Debbie Hazek…Has one sister, Sierra…Major: Criminology.

Austin Hazek R-So.

Medina, Ohio - MedinaThrows

2016-17 TRaCk & field sOphOMORes

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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Was a member of the DMR group that finished third at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, crossing the finish line in 9:50.54 with his 1200-meter split clocking in at 3:00.53...Nabbed a career-best mile time of 4:15.72 at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6...Posted a pair of top-five finishes at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, taking fourth in the mile and fifth in the 800m...Ran in his first meet for the Eagles at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, finishing the mile in 4:16.50...Outdoor: Did not com-pete...2014-15: Did not compete…High School: A four-year let-terwinner in cross country and track...Named MVP for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field during senior campaign while being named to the all-conference and all-area teams...Named Rookie of the Year in cross country and track seasons as a fresh-man...Personal: Full Name: Nicholas Vito James McFarland...Son of James and Elena McFarland; father played football for Lock Ha-ven University...Has one brother, Kevin...Major: Physical Education.

Nick McFarland R-So.

Hillsborough, N.J. - HillsboroughDistance


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Took part in a total of four meets...Aca-demic All-MAC honoree...Notched a personal-best mark of 15.40 meters/ 50 feet 6.25-inches in the weight throw at the EMU Trian-gular, Jan. 23...Closed the indoor season at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, competing in both the shot put and the weight throw...Donned the Green and White for the first time at the Findlay Oiler Opener, Dec. 4-5, participating in both the weight throw and the shot put...Outdoor: Competed in five meets...Earned Academic All-MAC honors...Consistently improved his shot put throughout the sea-son...Broke the 16m mark in the shot put at the MAC Champion-ships, May 12-14, finishing 11th with a career-best mark of 16.06 meters/ 52 feet 8.25-inches...Took fifth in the shot put at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, posting a throw of 15.69 meters/ 51 feet 5.75-inch-es...Opened the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2...2014-15: Did not compete…High School: A four-year letter-winner in track and field and a three-time all-league honoree in the shot put and discus…Earned indoor all-state honors in the shot put and weight throw as a junior and senior...Regional champion in the outdoor shot put as a junior and senior, picking up the dis-cus throw title as a senior…Qualified for the national meet in the indoor shot put during his senior season and took sixth in the dis-cus at the Midwest Meet of Champions…Member of the Principal’s Honor Roll…Personal: Full Name: Zachary Thomas Purcilly…Son of Gregg and Amy Purcilly…Has one brother, Adam, who played baseball for Saint Peters University…Major: Exercise Science.

Zach Purcilly R-So.

Troy, Mich. - AvondaleThrows


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Took part in a two meets throughout the indoor season...Finished third in the 400m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, with a time of 52.17...Ran a 52.07 in the 400m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, to begin his career at EMU...Outdoor: Com-peted in a total of five meets throughout the outdoor season...Notched a career-best time of 54.76 in the 400m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, which was good for sixth...Finished second in the 400m hurdles at both the Gina Relays, April 28-30, and the Toledo Invite, May 5-6...High School: Attended Eastmoor Academy High School in Columbus, Ohio…Competed as a Warrior under coach Jason Lewis…A member of the National Honor Society and four-year honor roll member…Four-year letter-winner in cross country and track and field…First Team All-City in the 300m hurdles after completing the race in 39.58 seconds…Was 300m hurdles Division II district and regional champion and was a member of 4x400m Division II district and regional championship team…Finished fourth in the 300m hurdles at the 2015 Ohio Divi-sion II State Championship meet with a time of 38.17 seconds, while his 4x400m team took second…Was First Team all-city in the high jump as a freshman and second team all-city as a sophomore in golf…Three-year varsity letterwinner in basketball, while leading his squad to a pair of district championships…Personal: Full Name: Elijah Malik Barber…Son of Kira Moore…Major: Exercise science.

Elijah Barber So.

Columbus, Ohio - Eastmoor AcademyHurdles


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Did not compete...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Did not compete...High School: Attended Davidson High School in Hill-iard, Ohio…Competed as a Wildcat for Head Coach Pat Schlecht…A four-year Honor Roll honoree while also being a member of the French National Honor Society…Four-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field…Two-time Ohio Captial Conference and district champion in cross country…Set a district meet and course record as a senior…Was the runner-up at the regional cross country meet…Earned All-Ohio accolades for cross country in three seasons…Was the state runner-up in the 3200m run dur-ing the indoor track season as a senior, while also taking fourth in the 4x800m relay…Champion of the Ohio Capital Conference 1600m and 3200m races…Personal: Full Name: Colin James Bur-dette…Son of Jeff and Roberta Burdette…Has two brothers, Jeff and Conner, and a sister, Juliana…Major: Secondary education.

Colin Burdette So.

Hilliard, Ohio - Hilliard DavidsonDistance


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Finished fifth in the 60m hurdles finals at the MAC Champion-ships, Feb. 26-27, with a personal-best time of 8.16...Took second in the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, with a time of 8.27...Also placed third in the 400m dash at the EMU Triangular, clocking in at 51.30, which was a personal-best...Donned the Green and White for the first time at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running in the 60m hurdles and the 200m...Joined the Eagles as a fresh-man prior to the 2015-16 season…Outdoor: Competed in two meets...Took sixth in the 110m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, with a time of 14.77...Nabbed the bronze in the 110m hurdles at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, with a career-best mark of 14.59...High School: Attended Madison Comprehensive in Mansfield, Ohio…Competed as a Ram for Head Coach Andrew Sa-ris…Was a Madison Comprehensive Scholar-Athlete…Took third in the All-Ohio State Track Championships after winning both the district and Ohio Cardinal Cham-pionships…Four-time district champion and three-time Ohio Cardinal Champion…Personal: Full Name: Frank Terrell Douglas Jr…Son of Frank Douglas Sr. and Marketa Brown…Has 11 siblings…Major: Accounting.

Frank Douglas So.

Mansfield, Ohio - Madison ComprehensiveHurdles


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Did not see action...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Competed in five meets for the Eagles... Took part in the discus throw at the MAC Champion-ships, May 12-14, placing sixth with a throw of 51.51 meters/ 169 feet...Notched second-place finishes in the discus at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, and the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, with marks of 49.71 meters/ 163 feet 1-inch and 46.10 meters/ 151 feet 3-inches...Made his Eagle debut at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2...High School: Attended Huron High School in Huron, Ohio…Competed as a Tiger for Coach Roberta Collins…Was a Merit Roll award honoree…Two-time varsity letter win-ner on the track and field team…Won the Sandusky Conference championship in shot put and discus on his way to a district and regional championship in dis-cus…Set the Huron High School record for the discus as a senior before being named to the All-Ohio team…Earned one letter on the Huron High School golf team…Personal: Full Name: Zachary Allan Harkey…Son of Donald Harkey and Victoria Gibbs…Has four sisters, Lisa, Amber, Rianne and Sarah…Major: Neuroscience.

Zach Harkey So.

Huron, Ohio - HuronThrows


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets during the in-door season...Competed in the high jump and long jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finsihing ninth in both with ca-reer-best marks of 2.02 meters/ 6 feet 7.5-inches and 7.05 meters/ 23 feet 1.75-inches, respectively...Notched a career-best mark in the triple jump at the Penn State National, Jan. 29, with a jump of 13.94 meters/ 45 feet 9-inches...Debuted at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, where he participated in both the high jump and the triple jump...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Took part in seven meets during the outdoor season...Competed in the high jump and the long jump at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, finishing eighth and 10th with marks of 1.96 meters/ 6 feet 5-inches and 6.94 meters/ 22 feet 9.25-inches...Posted a personal-best jump of 2.05 meters/ 6 feet 8.75-inches in the high jump at the Beach Invite, April 15-16...Notched a career-best long jump of 7.16 meters/ 23 feet 6-inches at the Beach Pacific Coast Invite, April 14, which was good for third...High School: Attended Bishop Hartley High School in Columbus, Ohio…Competed as a Hawk for Head Coach Reggie Osbourne…Four-year letterwinner on the track and field team, while earning a pair of letters in basketball…Four-time First Team All-CCL hon-oree…Earned First Team All-America honors during the 2013-14 indoor track and field season…Was the long jump state champion during the 2015 outdoor track and field season…Two-time first team All-Ohio award winner…Personal: Full Name: Cameron Mi-chael Hart…Son of John and Valerie Hart...His father played basket-ball at Transylvania University from 1975-79…Major: Journalism.

Cameron Hart So.

Columbus, Ohio - Bishop HartleyJumps


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EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Took part in six meets...Competed in the triple jump and the long jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, taking ninth and 10th with marks of 14.04 meters/ 46 feet 0.75-inches and 6.93 meters/22 feet 9-inches, respectively...Posted a career-best long jump at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 5-6, taking ninth with a mark of 7.08 meters/ 23 feet 2.75-inches...Participated in both the long jump and the triple jump at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 aca-demic year…Outdoor: Competed in five meets...Took part in the triple jump and the long jump at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, placing ninth in both...Opened the season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2, taking second in both the long jump and the triple jump with marks of 6.91 meters/ 22 feet 8-inches and 13.94 meters/ 45 feet 9-inches...High School: Attended Portage Northern High School in Portage, Mich….Competed as a Huskie for Ahren Kaylor…Earned academic high honors throughout his four years at Portage Northern…Two-year varsity letterwinner in track and field as well as football…Earned one varsity letter in basketball…Personal: Full Name: Nicholas Austin Herbert…Son of Walter and Stephanie Herbert…Has two sisters, Raegan and Erika…Major: Engineering.

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Portage, Mich. - Portage NorthernJumps

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Alex Jacobs So.

Dublin, Ohio - Dublin JeromeMultis


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in four meets during the season...Completed the heptathlon at the MAC Champion-ships, Feb. 26-27, finishing eighth with a career-best 4243 points...Finished fifth in the 60m hurdles finals and the long jump at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, with marks of 9.12 and 6.19 meters/ 20 feet 3.75-inches, respectively...Began his career at the Findlay Oiler Opener, Dec. 4-5, participating in the hep-tathlon and taking third with 4200 points...Outdoor: Took part in four meets throughout the outdoor season...Com-peted in the decathlon at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, taking eighth with a personal-best total of 5626 points...Began the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2, with his highest finish coming in the javelin throw, where he took fifth with a mark of 41.21 meters/ 135 feet 2-inches...High School: Placed runner up in the pole vault at the Ohio Capital Conference Championship...An All OCC selection in the hurdles and the pole vault...Took home All District hon-ors in hurdles and pole vault...Was a four-time letterwinner and two-year captain at Dublin Jerome...Also participated in football, wrestling, and cross country...Personal: Full Name: Alex Christian Jacobs...Son of Matt and Chrissy Jacobs...Has one brother, Austin, and one sister, Hayley...Major: Finance.

62 Morgan O’Flahrity So.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in three meets...Took second in the 3000m at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, clocking in with a personal-best time of 8:54.31...Ran in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, posting a mark of 4:33.94...Made his Eagle debut at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, running in the 5000m...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Did not compete...High School: At-tended Edgewood High School in Madison, Wis….Competed as a Crusader for Head Coach Tim Goers…A three-time varsity letterwinner in cross country and track and field…Was a two-time All-Badger South Con-ference award winner…Took ninth in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division Two State Cross Country meet…Won the Wisconsin Interscholas-tic Athletic Association Division Two Platteville Cross Country meet…Qualified for the Wisconsin Interscho-lastic Athletic Association Division Two sectionals in the 1600m and 3200m runs…Personal: Full Name: James Morgan O’Flahrity…Son of James and Mary O’Flahrity…Has one brother, Donovan…Major: Undecided.

Madison, Wis. - EdgewoodDistance

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Micah Peters So.

York, Ontario - Vaughn Road AcademyJumps


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Took part in the high jump and the triple jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, taking 11th and eighth, respectively...Nabbed a personal-best high jump mark at the conference championships with a jump of 1.97 meters/ 6 feet 5.5-inches...Took second at the EMU Tri-angular, Jan. 23, with a career-best mark of 6.50 me-ters/ 21 feet 4-inches...Participated in both the high jump and the triple jump at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Took part in five meets...Finished second in the triple jump at both the Gina Relays, April 28-30, and the Toledo Invite, May 5-6...Posted a career-best triple jump mark of 14.35 meters/ 47 feet 1-inch at the Jesse Owens Classic, April 22-23, which was good for sixth...High School: Attended Vaughn Road Academy in York, Ontario…Competed as a Viper for Head Coach Vasilka Vidmar…Was named the 2014 and 2015 Vaughn Road Acade-my track and field most valuable performer…Earned the 2015 DEBAA triple jump gold medal as a senior…Was named the Vaughn Road Academy’s Athlete of the Year as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Micah Orion Peters…Son of Mark and Marcelle Peters…Has one brother, Meshach…Major: Exercise Science.

64 David Saporito So.

Warren, Mich. - Warren MottDistance


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Took part in three meets...Took seventh in the 3000m at the Findlay Open, Feb. 12, clock-ing in at 9:08.68...Competed in the mile at the EMU Trian-gular, Jan. 23, crossing the finish line in 4:35.59...Ran the mile at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, finishing with a career-best time of 4:35.25...Joined the Eagles as a fresh-man prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Com-peted in two meets...Finished seventh in the 800m at the Toledo Invite, May 5-6, clocking in with a career-best time of 1:56.02...Also ran the 800m at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, finishing in 1:57.96...High School: Attended Mott High School in Warren, Mich….Competed as a Marauder for Coach Mark Urquhart…Was an Honor Roll student…A four-year varsity letterwinner in track and field, while earning three letters in cross country…Was a three-time MVP for his track and field squad, while earning a pair of MVP awards in cross country…Earned all-county honors in three seasons, along with two state qualifying years in cross country…Was a two-time state qualifier in track, also earning all-county honors twice…Competed on the varsity soccer team as a freshman…Personal: Full Name: David Gerard Saporito…Sone of Gerard and Kathleen Saporito…Has one sister, Theresa…Major: Accounting.

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Austin Sargent So.

Cedar Spring, Mich. - Cedar SpringDistance


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Did not compete...Joined the Eagles has a freshman prior to the 2015-16 ac-ademic year…Outdoor: Did not compete...High School: Attended Cedar Springs High School in Cedar Springs, Mich….Competed as a Redhawk for Coach Garrett Lacy…An Honor Roll award winner…Won MHSAA Division Two state championships in cross country and the 1600m run as a junior…In his senior campaign, he won OK Bronze Conference championships in four separate events…Won the regional championship in the 1600m and 3200m runs…Took fourth in the state championship in the 1600m, while finishing runner-up in the cross coun-try state championships…Earned all-conference, all-region, all-area and all-state awards as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Austin Michael Sargent…Son of Shane Sargent and Elisha Steffensen…Has two brothers, Cody Steffensen and Dilan Sargent, and a sister, Aaliyah Sargent…Major: Business.

66 Tyler Underwood So.

Clinton, Mich. - ClintonSprints


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Participated in two meets...Finished third in the 200m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 23, clocking in at 22.75 seconds, in addition to tak-ing seventh in the 60m dash with a personal-best time of 7.24 seconds......Ran in the 200m and 300m at the GVSU Holiday Open, Dec. 4, to begin his ca-reer at EMU...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic year…Outdoor: Took part in two meets...Won the 200m dash at the Toledo In-vite, May 5-6, after crossing the finish line in 22.17 seconds, whle also taking fifth in the 100m dash...Be-gan the outdoor season at the Gina Relays, April 28-30, taking third in both the 100m and 200m dash...High School: Attended Clinton High School in Clin-ton, Mich…Competed as a Redskin for Head Coach Scott McNitt…Was a three-year Honor Roll honoree at CHS…Three-year letterwinner in track and field, earned a letter in basketball as well…State champion in the 200m dash and 4x100m relay…Took second in the 4x200m relay at the state championships…Named CHS’ Most Improved Player on the basket-ball team, while also garnering the Redskin Award and the TCC Sportsmanship Award…Played two years of junior league hockey for the Ogden Mus-tangs of the Western States Hockey League…Per-sonal: Full Name: Tyler Edward Underwood…Son of Lance and Linda Underwood…Has one brother, Trevor, and a sister, Lauren…Major: Pre-Medicine.

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Derek Ziegenfuss So.

Allentown, Pa. - ParklandJavelin


EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Did not compete...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 aca-demic year…Outdoor: First Team All-MAC...MAC Freshman Field Performer of the Year...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 26-28, in the javelin throw, notching a mark of 62.77 meters/ 205 feet 11-inches to take 26th...Broke the EMU record and won the javelin throw at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, posting a throw of 67.44 meters/ 221 feet 3-inches...Began his EMU career at the Oliver Nikol-off Invite, April 2, winning the javelin with a launch of 66.09 meters/ 216 feet 10-inches...High School: Attended Parkland High School in Allentown, Pa…Competed as a Trojan for coach Denise O’Connell…Three-year varsity letterwinner for the Trojans…Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior in the javelin…Tossed a personal best 205.1-feet at the American Jav Fest on his way to taking third place…Was awarded the Most Outstanding Field Athlete for Parkland High School…Personal: Full Name: Derek Tyler Ziegenfuss…Son of Larry and Natalie Ziegenfuss…Has one brother, Devon and one sister, Tayler…His brother played baseball for East-ern University in St. Davids, Pa….Major: Undecided.

68 Taige Bryant R-Fr.

EMU: 2015-16: Indoor: Did not compete...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 aca-demic year…Outdoor: Did not compete...High School: Attended Edmond Memorial High School in Ed-mond, Okla….Competed as a Bulldog under coach Ricky Leathe…Honored by being on the Superinten-dent and Principal’s Honor Roll…Four-year letterwinner in track and field…Earned first time all-conference honors as a senior…Played for the Edmond Memorial basketball team as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Mark Craig Bryant II…Son of Mark and Shelley Bryant…Has one brother, Lee…Major: Exercise science.

Edmond, Okla. - Edmond MemorialThrows

Sean Beckom Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner and three-time Team Captain at Heritage High School…Posted senior-year stats of 10.80 seconds in the 100m dash and 22.33 seconds in the 200m dash…Set the 100m dash record at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy…Took second at the Indoor State Championships in the 100m as a junior…Won the USATF Region Five title in the 100m…Fin-ished 28th in the nation in the 100m at USATF Nationals in 2015…Named Saginaw Valley League MVP after finishing first in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m…Placed first in the 4x100m and third in the 100m at the Midwest Meet of Champions…Five-time All-State honoree…Personal: Full Name: Sean Beckom II…Son of Sean and Brenda Beckom…Has one sister, Loring…Major: Psychology.

Saginaw, Mich. - HeritageSprints

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Colin Etchen Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Edgerton High School…As a senior, was named conference, district, regional, and state champion in the pole vault…Set the school’s pole vault record of 15 feet 6-inches…Named All-Ohio Athletic Honor Roll…Was the 2016 DIII State Champion…Personal: Full Name: Colin Scott Etch-en…Son of Kevin and Angela Etchen…Has one brother, Austin, and one sister, Andrea…Major: Chemistry.

Edgerton, Ohio - EdgertonPole Vault


Devonte Findlay Fr.

High School: A three-year letterwinner at Blanche Ely High School…Posted senior-year stats of 14.32 sec-onds in the 110m hurdles and 38.63 seconds in the 300m hurdles…Helped his team to a school-record in the 4x400m relay with a time of 3:15.00…Named First Team All-Broward in the 300m hurdles, in addition to be-ing named Honorable Mention in 2014…District Champion in the 300m hurdles…Regional 300m hurdles Champion in 2014, while also taking third in 2016…Personal: Full Name: Devonte Findlay…Son of Ran-dolph and Muriel Findlay…Has one brother-in-law, Elysee, and one sister, Samantha…Major: Undecided.

Lauderhill, Fla. - Blanche ElyHurdles

70 Jacob Hausch Fr.

High School: A two-year letterwinner at Bryan High School…Posted a personal-record 400m time of 49.40 seconds as a se-nior…Helped his team to school records in the 4x100m (43.29), 4x200m (1:34.15), and 4x400m (3:24.15)…Named the Bryan Times All-Area Track Runner…Took eighth at the DII State Championships and third at the Dayton Regional in the 4x100m…As a junior, finished Second Team All-League and sixth at the Dayton Regional…Nabbed ninth in the 4x400m at the DII State Championships and third at the Dayton Regional…Also played football and was named Team Captain as a senior…Personal: Full Name: Jacob Joel Hausch…Son of Matthew and Jamie Hausch…Has two brothers, Carter and Matthew…Major: Biology.

Bryan, Ohio - BryanSprints

Dan Kuhn Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner and three-time Team Captain at Harbor Creek High School…Dis-trict 10 Champion in the 800m as a senior…First Team All-Region in the 400m, 800m, and 4x800m…All-State in the 4x800m and 800m after placing fourth and sixth at the State Championships, respec-tively…Set school records in the 400m (50.13), 800m (1:55.16), and 4x800m (7:58.89)…Finished as run-ner-up in the 4x800m at the District 10 Championships in 2014, while nabbing runner-up honors in the 800m in 2015…Also participated in soccer and wrestling…Personal: Full Name: Daniel Robert Kuhn…Son of James and Tammy Kuhn…Has one brother, Sam, and one sister, Kelsey…Major: Business.

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Drew Lament Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Waynesfield-Goshen High School…Holds personal-best marks of 6 feet 7-inches in the high jump, 13 feet 7-inches in the pole vault, 15.11 seconds in the 110m hurdles, 45 feet 2-inches in the shot put, and 145 feet 5-inches in the discus…As a senior, won the OATCCC Indoor State High Jump Title, while also being named NWCC First Team de-spite struggling with injuries…Capped off his senior season as a state and regional qualifier…Named NWCC League MVP three times, and First Team NWCC all four years of high school…Six-time All-Ohio honoree, in addition to being named Academic All-Ohio…Conference champion in the pole vault, high jump, 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, and discus…Personal: Full Name: Drew Nathaniel Lament…Son of Jay and Kathy Lament…Has one brother, Christian, and one sister, Brittany…Major: Entrepreneurship.

Lakeview, Ohio - Waynesfield-GoshenMultis


Trevor Marcus Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Dublin Jerome High School…Holds career-best times of 22.21 in the 200m and 49.38 in the 400m…Named Sprints MVP…Earned All-Ohio honors…Also participated in soccer…Personal: Full Name: Trevor Milton Mar-cus…Son of Michael Marcus and Karen Bailey…Has one brother, Corey…Major: Business.

Dublin, Ohio - Dublin JeromeSprints

72 Dakota Medley Fr.

High School: A six-time letterwinner at West Geauga High School…Posted senior-year stats of 1:59.24 in the 800m, and anchored the 4x400m relay, with his split coming in at 49.8 seconds…In 2016, named Sec-ond Team All-Conference in the 800m, and District Champion in the 800m…Also participated in football and basketball…Personal: Full Name: Dakota Ray Medley…Son of Toby and Ashley Medley…Has one brother, Jude, and two sisters, Dana and Elizabeth…Major: Exercise science.

Novelty, Ohio - West GeaugaMid-Distance

Drew Pickus Fr.

High School: A three-year letterwinner at Solon High School…Helped his team to victories in all of their dual meets as a senior…Finished his senior season with a top pole vault of 14 feet 2-inches…Owns the second and fifth-best pole vaults in Solon history…Named to the All-Ohio First Division Team, in addition to winning the Northern Ohio Conference in the pole vault…Also played soccer…Personal: Full Name: Drew William David Pickus…Son of Hal and Erin Pickus…Has one brother, Aden, and one sister, Mia…Major: Undecided.

Solon, Ohio - SolonPole Vault


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Jannik Schmitt Fr.

High School: A one-year letterwinner at Salem High School…Posted senior-year stats of 59 feet 7-inches in the shot put and 154 feet 7-inches in the discus…Holds the school record in the shot put with his throw of 59 feet 7-inches…Indoor Weight Throw State Champion as a senior…Named All-State for the shot put in both the indoor and outdoor seasons in 2016…KLAA Conference Shot Put Champion, Regional Shot Put Champion, and Indoor Weight Throw State Cham-pion as a senior…Coached by EMU alums Jim Cabrill and Eric Shepard…Personal: Full Name: Jannik Lukas Schmitt…Son of Stefan and Vera Schmitt…Has one brother, Fabian, and one sister, Annika…Major: International business.

Plymouth, Mich. - SalemThrows


Ivan Suazo Fr.

Columbus, Ohio - WestlandHurdles

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Westland High School…Finished first at Indoor State Champion-ships in the 60m hurdles, and fifth at Outdoor States…Set records in the long jump and the 110m hurdles at his school, posting marks of 21 feet 9-inches and 14.43 seconds, respectively…Three-Time First Team All-OCC…Also played football and basketball…Personal: Full Name: Ívan Lorenzo Suazo Jr…Son of Lorenzo Suazo and Ana Alvarez…Has two brothers, Ryan and Arlen, and two sisters, Jasira and Jasmin…Major: Undecided.

74 Austin Wicker Fr.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Pinckney High School…As a senior in cross country, posted a season-best time of 15:40, while his career-best 3200m time stands at 9:13…Earned All-State honors and was a Mid-East Champion-ships cross country qualifier…Also named a Footlocker regional qualifier…Named All-Conference three years in a row…Also ran in track…All-State in the 3200m, in addition to being the 3200m Conference Champion…New Balance na-tional qualifier…Three-year State Championships qualifier…Personal: Full Name: Austin James Wicker…Son of James Wicker and Catherine Poole…Has one sister, Ashley…Father, uncle, and grandfather all ran at EMU…Major: Nursing.

Pinckney, Mich. - PinckneyDistance

Roderic Wilson Fr.

High School: A three-year letterwinner at Blanche Ely High School…Currently maintains a career-best time of 1:55.77 in the 800m…Finished as runner-up in the 800m at the County, District, and Re-gional Championships…Took fifth in the 800m at the State Meet…Set school-records in the 600m, the 800m, and the 4x800m relay…Named Second Team All-Broward County…District and Regional Cham-pion…Personal: Full Name: Roderic Carlisle Wilson II…Son of Roderic Wilson and Pieper Green…Has two brothers, Jerico and Tim, and three sisters, Britni, Tia, and Christiana…Major: Sports management.

Atlanta, Ga. - Blanche ElyMid-Distance


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2016-17 TRaCk & field fReshMen THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 69th year of service to the student-athlete. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and de-veloped into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only ten football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. The league has grown its commitment to championships by expanding to six its number of neutral site post season events – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basket-ball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (All Pro Freight Stadium, Avon, Ohio). In addition, the SPIRE Academy (Geneva, Ohio) will also serve as the site for the 2015 MAC men’s swimming & diving championship. In addition to growing its commitment to MAC championships, Steinbrecher has strategically positioned the MAC’s participation in hosting NCAA events and championships. The MAC will serve as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional and was re-cently awarded the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as both events will take place at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The MAC has also hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under his direction. In 2013, the MAC had five programs receive football bowl invitations: Bowling Green (Little Caesars Pizza Bowl), Northern Illinois (San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl), Ball State (GoDaddy Bowl), Buffalo (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) and Ohio (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl St. Peters-burg). The MAC had three programs with 10 or more wins (Northern Illinois 12-2; Ball State 10-3; Bowling Green 10-4) which tied for third among FBS conferences (ACC, Big 12 and Conference USA), trailing only the SEC and Pac-12. Last December Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heis-man Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student-athlete. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-ath-lete to receive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders in the 2014 NFL Draft. Mack’s selection was the highest ever for the Buffalo program and the second-highest ever selection for a MAC student-athlete. This marked the second consecutive year for the MAC to have its two highest ever selections in the NFL Draft. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher was selected as the first overall selection by the Kansas City Chiefs, making Fisher the first-ever football player from the MAC selected first overall in the NFL Draft. In 2012, the MAC witnessed a record setting seven teams receive bowl invitations, including the first ever BCS Bowl invitation with Northern Illinois playing in the Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2013. The MAC also had four football programs ranked in the top 25 of national polls – Northern Illinois, Kent State, Toledo and Ohio—as the BCS Standings had two MAC programs in the Top 25 at the end of the regular season with No. 15 Northern Illinois and No. 25 Kent State. The MAC also set a conference record for the most wins against FBS opponents with 16 victo-ries. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Ra-ton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, Miami Beach, Fla., and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Boca Raton, Bahamas and Miami Beach Bowls is the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS confer-ences on a six-year rotating basis. The Boca Raton Bowl will be owned and operated by ESPN and will be played at FAU Stadium, an open air stadium which seats nearly 30,000 fans on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The Bahamas Bowl will be played at Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. The Miami Beach Bowl will be played at Marlins Park. The Camellia Bowl, based in Montgomery, Ala., is owned and oper-ated by ESPN and will be played in the Cramton Bowl, a 25,000 seat stadium. The MAC is also a partner with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl as a primary partner in 2017 and 2019, and a secondary partner in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 bowl seasons. The MAC will play the Mountain West in both the 2017 and 2019 bowl seasons, played at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Starting in the 2014 season, the MAC will have a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportu-nities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the GoDaddy Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. In its partnership with ESPN, the MAC is in the sixth year of its eight-year rights agreement (through 2016-2017 academic years) for football, as well as men’s and women’s basketball. The deal is the most extensive in the history of the conference. The agreement calls for a minimum of 25 events annually to be produced and aired on an ESPN platform including the men’s and women’s basketball championships, a regular-season MAC presence on ESPN, the Marathon MAC Football Championship Game and a minimum of 11 regular-season football games. In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the No. 1 seed Western Michigan win its first MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament since 2004. The MAC had five programs invited to postseason tour-naments (NCAA-Western Michigan; NIT-Toledo; CIT-Akron, Eastern Michigan and Ohio). Eastern Michigan advanced to the CIT Second Round, while Ohio advanced to the CIT Quarterfinals. Buf-falo senior forward Javon McCrea was named Associated Press All-American Honorable Men-tion. During the 2013-14 academic year, the University of Akron men’s soccer team won its tenth MAC championship and sixth in the last seven years. The Zips defeated Indiana in the 2013 NCAA first round before falling to Marquette, which snapped a string of five consecutive NCAA Round of 16 appearances. Akron witnessed senior Aodhan Quinn selected as one of 15 semifinalists for the prestigious Hermann Trophy. MAC affiliate member West Virginia had junior Andy Bevin named to the Capital One Academic All-America First Team. The MAC had two student-athletes selected in the first round of the 2013 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft – No. 3 overall Akron goalkeeper David Meyes (Portland Timbers) and No. 12 overall West Virginia defender Eric Schoenle (Philadelphia Union). In wrestling, the MAC welcomed Missouri, Northern Iowa and Old Dominion as affiliate mem-bers over the last two seasons. Missouri won the 2014 conference tournament title for the second consecutive year. True freshman J’Den Cox of Missouri won the 197 lb. national championship to become the ninth MAC wrestler to win a national championship. A MAC record 43 wrestlers competed at the NCAA Wrestling Championships and the MAC witnessed nine wrestlers named All-American – Joe Roth, Central Michigan (7th place at 133); Ian Miller, Kent State (4th place at 141); J’Den Cox, Missouri (1st place at 197); Drake Houdashelt, Missouri (5th place at 149); Dylan

Peters, Northern Iowa (6th place at 125); Joe Colon, Northern Iowa (3rd place at 133); Joey Lazor, Northern Iowa (6th place at 141); Jeremy Johnson, Ohio (7th place at 285) and Jack Dechow, Old Dominion (4th place at 184). In men’s cross country, Eastern Michigan claimed its 18th conference championship, while Missouri State won its first ever swimming & diving championship as an affiliate member. In men’s tennis, Ball State won its second MAC title in four years. Akron won its third MAC indoor track and field title in the last four years. Akron sophomore Shawn Barber became the school’s first male individual national champion by winning the pole vault. In men’s outdoor track and field, Eastern Michigan won its 22nd conference title in pro-gram history and junior Donald Scott garnered First Team All-American honors in the triple jump after taking sixth in the nation. Kent State’s Matthias Tayala became the second MAC track and field student-athlete crowned a national champion this year in the hammer throw during the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The 2014 track and field season was a his-toric one for the MAC with three national champions across men’s and women’s athletics. Akron’s Shawn Barber was the 2014 NCAA indoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 5.75m, Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m, while Kent State’s Matthias Tayala was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field hammer throw champion with a distance of 73.57m. Kent State won the program’s sixth consecutive and 20th overall conference title in men’s golf and received its 27th NCAA appearance. Kent State senior Taylor Pendrith became just the second player in program history to represent Kent State in the NCAA finals in each of his four seasons, including this year at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kent State won its 11th MAC baseball tournament as the No. 3 seed and has won either the regular season or tournament title in 14 of the last 15 seasons. Earlier this summer the MAC witnessed 15 stu-dent-athletes selected in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft led by Central Michigan starting pitcher Jordan Foley, who became the Chippewas highest draft pick in more than a decade when he was selected in the fifth round by the New York Yankees. Also, Ball State senior outfielder Sean Godfrey (drafted by Atlanta) and Miami senior pitcher Seth Varner (drafted by Cincinnati) were named to the Louisville Slugger All-America Third Team as chosen by Collegiate Baseball News-paper. Women’s athletics continued to shine for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Ak-ron won its first ever MAC tournament championship and a program record 23 wins during the 2013-14 season. A total of five MAC programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Akron; WNIT-Ball State, Bowling Green, Central Michigan; WBI-Eastern Michigan). Bowling Green defeated High Point, St. Bonaventure and Michigan in the WNIT before falling to Rutgers in the WNIT Quarterfinals. In women’s soccer, Western Michigan earned the program’s first MAC title in ten years and went on to defeat No. 8 Marquette, 1-0, in the NCAA College Cup First-Round before falling to Notre Dame. In volleyball, Ohio claimed its eighth MAC title and fell to Michigan State in the NCAA First Round. Ohio’s Abby Gilleland and Kelly Lamberti, along with Toledo’s Lauren Rafdal, were named Division I All-American Honorable Mention. In women’s cross country, Miami claimed the MAC title for the third time in program history, while Ohio’s Juli Accurso won her second consecutive Great Lakes Regional and earned All-Amer-ica honors at NCAA Regionals. In field hockey, Miami won the program’s second consecutive conference title, while the RedHawks program won the conference championship in women’s tennis for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last six years. Akron won its first ever MAC swimming & diving championship, while Central Michigan won its fifth consecu-tive MAC tournament title in gymnastics. In women’s indoor track and field, Kent State won its fourth conference title in the last five years, while the Golden Flashes won the women’s outdoor track and field championship for the fourth consecutive year. Akron’s Annika Roloff was the 2014 NCAA outdoor track and field pole vault champion clearing 4.40m. In women’s golf, Kent State won its 16th consecutive conference championship. Kent State freshman Wad Phaewchimplee became the second Golden Flash in history to win a NCAA Re-gional and was named All-American Honorable Mention by the Women’s Golf Coaches Associa-tion (WGCA). In softball, the Ohio Bobcats won their first-ever conference tournament champi-onship and advance to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1995. Ball State softball senior left fielder Jennifer Gilbert was named to the 2014 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NCAA Division I All-America Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP James Harrison (Kent State University), NFL Pro Bowlers (OT Joe Staley, TE Antonio Gates, WR Antonio Brown), British Open winner Ben Curtis (Kent State University), World Series winning manager Bob Brenly (Ohio University) and Olympic bobsled team member Brock Kre-itzburgh (University of Toledo), the Mid-American Conference continues to excel in producing leaders in the world of athletics.

History of the MAC Based in Cleveland since July 1999 following a 15-year stay in Toledo, Ohio, the MAC has estab-lished historic measurements in both football and men’s and women’s basketball since moving to Northeast Ohio. The MAC was founded as a five-school league on February 24, 1946 in Co-lumbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as char-ter members. The Mid-American Conference membership consists of 12 universities across five states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio). In 1946 men’s basketball was the first competitive sport in the MAC, which now sponsors a total 23 sports. Women’s sports were brought into the conference’s structure in 1980. For men, there are 11 championships sponsored in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, golf and tennis. For women, 12 championships are sponsored in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, gymnastics, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field and tennis.

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2016 MaC indOOR ChaMpiOnships feb. 27-28, 2015Final Standings1. Akron 145.52. Eastern Michigan 1353. Kent State 1094. Buffalo 71.55. Central Michigan 64

60m1. Darien Johnson, Buffalo 6.742. Wayne Gordon, Kent State 6.743. Kwadarrius Smith, Akron 6.754. Jonathan Grant, Kent State 6.755. Hakeem Lawrence, Akron 6.806. Brandon Harris, Kent State 6.847. Berkley Edwards, CMU 6.88

60m Hurdles1. William Barnes, Kent State 7.692. Shane Moffo, CMU 8.043. Bryce Jones, Akron 8.174. Solomon Simmons, EMU 8.145. Frank Douglas, EMU 8.166. Christian Doherty, Buffalo 8.207. JerMichael Bunch, Buffalo 8.208. Ryan Looser, Kent State 8.59 200m1. William Barnes, Kent State 20.912. Tyler Brown, EMU 21.313. Wayne Gordon, Kent State 21.344. Jamir Coleman, Akron 21.485. Kwadarrius Smith, Akron 21.616. Brian Smith, Kent State 21.687. Darien Johnson, Buffalo 21.918. Alante Oliver, Akron 22.01

400m1. Tyler Brown, EMU 47.242. Miles Baldwin, Akron 47.273. Brent Gray, Akron 47.314. Benjamin Hayes, CMU 47.345. Erick Huertas, CMU 47.466. Joshua Gali, Buffalo 47.517. Ziemowit Dutkiewic, CMU 47.688. Danny Young, Kent State 47.91

800m1. Clayton Murphy, Akron 1:48.652. Scott Bradley, EMU 1:49.703. Tyler Scheving, Buffalo 1:49.824. Jacob Swords, Kent State 1:50.385. Sean Poholski, Akron 1:51.626. Thomas Meehan, Buffalo 1:52.527. Josh Sabo, EMU 1:53.768. Austin Coneys, Buffalo 1:53.85

Mile1. Clayton Murphy, Akron 4:07.192. Brian Crimmins, Buffalo 4:08.543. Daniel Zupan, Akron 4:08.984. Garrett Crichlow, Akron 4:09.195. Csaba Matko, EMU 4:09.636. Nick Raymond, EMU 4:10.987. Grant Onken, Kent State 4:13.298. Craig Kaiser, Buffalo 4:15.099. Hlynur Andresson, EMU 4:17.3610. John McCarthy, Buffalo 4:19.0011. Samuel Allen, Kent State 4:23.82

Long Jump1. Tyler Brown, EMU 7.61m2. Jonathan Grant, Kent State 7.54m3. Austin Ashby, Buffalo 7.52m4. Terrell McClain, Akron 7.47m5. Joseph Oduho, Akron 7.31m6. Samory Fraga, Kent State 7.30m7. Diavonte Smith, CMU 7.15m8. Jamir Coleman, Akron 7.13m9. Cameron Hart, EMU 7.05m10. Nick Herbert, EMU 6.93m11. Ali Taha, CMU 6.76m12. Christian Doherty, Buffalo 6.68m13. Alex Siracusa, Buffalo 6.50m

Triple Jump1. Donovan Tolbert, Kent State 16.04m2. Michael Ohiembor, Akron 15.55m3. Craig Stevens Jr., Kent State 15.28m4. Jake Peister, CMU 15.24m5. Justin Bailey, Kent State 15.00m6. Austin Ashby, Buffalo 14.97m7. Kaishaun Cathey, Buffalo 14.21m8. Micah Peters, EMU 14.20m9. Nick Herbert, EMU 14.04m10. Joseph Oduho, Akron 13.10m

Shot Put1. Ryan Cribbin, Buffalo 18.12m2. Kevin Weiler, CMU 18.02m3. Michael King, Kent State 17.98m4. Devon Patterson, Buffalo 17.85m5. Keith Williams, EMU 17.18m6. Casey Slane, Akron 16.71m7. Quinn Levering, EMU 16.63m8. Cole Walderzak, CMU 16.58m9. David Paliscak, Kent State 16.21m10. Mike Hierholzer, EMU 15.29m11. Maurice Harris, Akron 15.29m

Weight Throw1. Anthony Jones, EMU 21.48m2. Cole Walderzak, CMU 20.54m3. Dylan Banagis, CMU 20.32m4. Keith Williams, EMU 20.28m5. Reginals Jagers, Kent State 19.28m6. Zachary Shull, Akron 18.66m7. Robert Mitman, Akron 18.63m8. Michael King, Kent State 18.03m9. Elijah Albert-Grayer, EMU 17.58m10. Maurice Harris, Akron 17.33m

Heptathlon1. Solomon Simmons, EMU 56082. Alex McCune, Akron 55863. Quentin Cieslinski, Akron 53664. Ryan Looser, Kent State 51235. Zach Waldron, EMU 50546. Kamar Majid, Akron 47687. D.J. Ohlson, Kent State 45378. Alex Jacobs, EMU 42439. Kyle Storm, Kent State 3760

3000m1. Willy Fink, EMU 8:14.632. Mitch Lenneman, EMU 8:17.733. Lahsene Bouchikhi, EMU 8:20.344. Joseph Rosetti, Akron 8:20.435. Silas DeKalita, CMU 8:25.646. Nate Ghena, CMU 8:26.017. Barrett Kemp, Buffalo 8:29.188. Kyle Brooks, Kent State 8:30.259. Jack Jibb, Buffalo 8:38.7210. Daniel Zupan, Akron 8:40.9511. Justin VanEpps, Buffalo 8:54.43

5000m1. Willy Fink, EMU 14:32.742. Hlynur Andresson, EMU 14:33.153. Lahsene Bouchikhi, EMU 14:39.554. Nate Ghena, CMU 14:40.565. Barrett Kemp, Buffalo 14:46.096. Andrew Berge, Buffalo 14:47.597. Silas DeKalita, CMU 15:14.338. Casey Voisin, CMU 15:17.749. Brandon Avers, Kent State 15:45.6010. Nick Schank, Kent State 15:46.91

4x400m Relay1. Akron (Baldwin, Slone, Gray, Murphy) 3:07.582. EMU (Elam, Williams, Waynes, Brown) 3:09.573. CMU (Dutkiewicz, Huertas, Briggs, Hayes) 3:09.624. Buffalo (Gali, Scheving, Mask, Moore) 3:13.975. Kent State (Storm, Tobin, Swords, Young) 3:23.58

DMR1. Akron (Crichlow, Slone, Zupan, Murphy) 9:45.382. Buffalo (Kaiser, Mask, Scheving, Crimmins) 9:47.773. EMU (McFarland, Elam, Sabo, Matko) 9:50.544. Kent State (Allen, Tobin, Swords, Onken) 9:58.225. CMU (Cousino, Vasquez, Yagiela, Scott) 10:22.92

Pole Vault1. Matthew Rowland, Akron 5.20m2. Jesse Oxley, Kent State 5.20m3. Sam Wagner, CMU 4.90m4. Daniel Normoyle, Buffalo 4.75m5. Kyle Schlubohm, Kent State 4.75m6. Tony Armstrong, CMU 4.75m

High Jump1. Roosevelt Dotson, Kent State 2.12m2. Cody Stine, Akron 2.12m3. Curtis Richardson, Akron 2.07m4. Laurent Dure, Buffalo 2.02m5. Matt Mueller, CMU 2.02m6. Benjamin Olewiler, Akron 2.02m6. Hasani Rathan, Buffalo 2.02m8. Melvin Harris, CMU 2.02m9. Cameron Hart, EMU 2.02m10. Zach Waldron, EMU 1.97m11. Micah Peters, EMU 1.97m12. Abdul Seidu, Kent State 1.92m

MVP: Tyler Brown, EMUMost Outstanding Track Performer: Clayton Murphy, AkronMost Outstanding Field Performer: Anthony Jones, EMU

Track Freshman of the Year: Ben Hayes, CMUField Freshman of the Year: Kevin Weiler, CMU

Coach of the Year: Dennis Mitchell, Akron

EMU All-MAC First Team SelectionsTyler Brown

Willy FinkAnthony Jones

Solomon SimmonsEMU All-MAC Second Team Selections

Hlynur AndressonScott Bradley

Jeff ElamMitch Lenneman

Mason WaynesMatthew Williams

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Final Standings1. Akron 1662. EMU 1603. Kent State 136.54. Central Michigan 81.55. Miami 556. Buffalo 52

100m1. Wayne Gordon, Kent State 10.442. Darien Johnson, Buffalo 10.483. Kwadarrius Smith, Akron 10.504. Brian Smith, Kent State 10.595. Jonathan Grant, Kent State 10.656. Anthony Young, Akron 10.717. Kenny Glenn, Miami 10.798. Berkley Edwards, CMU 10.80

110m Hurdles1. William Barnes, Kent State 13.702. Shane Moffo, CMU 14.193. Solomon Simmons, EMU 14.334. Richard Dahome, Kent State 14.485. Tyler Jones, Kent State 14.756. Frank Douglas, EMU 14.777. Christian Doherty, Buffalo 14.828. Anthony Clark, Buffalo 15.08

200m1. William Barnes, Kent State 20.882. Wayne Gordon, Kent State 21.053. Tyler Brown, EMU 21.284. Brian Smith, Kent State 21.295. Alante Oliver, Akron 21.356. Darien Johnson, Buffalo 21.587. Jamir Coleman, Akron 21.748. Taron Slone, Akron 21.82

400m1. Tyler Brown, EMU 46.552. Benjamin Hayes, CMU 47.333. Joshua Gali, Buffalo 47.684. Matthew Tobin, Kent State 47.745. Brent Gray, Akron 47.746. Miles Baldwin, Akron 47.797. Erick Huertas, CMU 48.398. Andrew O’Leary, Kent State 50.41

400m Hurdles1. Ziemowit Dutkiewicz, CMU 51.342. Sean Weems, Akron 52.193. Vinnie Minosky, Miami 52.594. Ja’Corey Lipsey, CMU 53.655. Mitchell Moore, Buffalo 53.846. Elijah Barber, EMU 54.767. Richard Dahome, Kent State 57.65

800m1. Clayton Murphy, Akron 1:55.392. Jacob Swords, Kent State 1:56.083. Mason Waynes, EMU 1:56.404. Scott Bradley, EMU 1:56.675. Craig Kaiser, Buffalo 1:56.826. Sean Poholski, Akron 1:57.147. Joey Comisford, Miami 1:57.248. Andrew Dusing, Miami 1:58.92

Pole Vault1. Matthew Rowland, Akron 5.30m2. Jesse Oxley, Kent State 5.10m3. Tyler Fraker, Akron 5.00m4. Matt Owens, Miami 4.73m5. Tony Armstrong, CMU 4.73m5. Kyle Schlumbohm, Kent State 4.70m7. Cole Wigal, Akron 4.73m8. Jake Hensh, Miami 4.58m

High Jump1. Cody Stine, Akron 2.11m2. Peter Stefanski, Miami 2.06m3. Curtis Richardson, Akron 2.06m4. Laurent Dure, Buffalo 2.06m5. Melvin Harris, CMU 2.06m6. Roosevelt Dotson, Kent State 2.01m7. Matt Mueller, CMU 2.01m8. Cameron Hart, EMU 1.96m9. Abdul Seidu, Kent State 1.96m10. Brock Downey, Miami 1.96m

Long Jump1. Joseph Oduho, Akron 7.82m2. Terrell McClain, Akron 7.71m3. Kenny Glenn, Miami 7.64m4. Tyler Brown, EMU 7.50m5. Jamir Coleman, Akron 7.46m6. Austin Ashby, Buffalo 7.33m7. Grant Cole, Miami 7.10m8. Jonathan Grant, Kent State 7.04m9. Nick Herbert, EMU 6.95m10. Cameron Hart, EMU 6.94m11. Ali Taha, CMU 6.84m12. Diavonte Smith, CMU 6.83m13. Samory Fraga, Kent State 6.78m14. Christian Doherty, Buffalo 6.77m15. Alex Siracusa, Buffalo 6.76m

Triple Jump1. Donovan Tolbert, Kent State 15.79m2. Michael Ohiembor, Akron 15.30m3. Jake Peister, CMU 15.30m4. Craig Stevens Jr., Kent State 15.07m5. Austin Price, Buffalo 14.80m6. Jordan Fowler, EMU 14.40m7. Kaishaun Cathey, Buffalo 14.39m8. Justin Bailey, Kent State 14.05m9. Nick Herbert, EMU 11.60m

Shot Put1. Ryan Cribbin, Buffalo 18.17m2. David Paliscak, Kent State 17.62m3. Keith Williams, EMU 17.12m4. Michael King, Kent State 17.11m5. Quinn Levering, EMU 16.96m6. Andrew Vollet, Miami 16.94m7. Casey Slane, Akron 16.75m8. Cole Walderzak, CMU 16.53m9. Kevin Weiler, CMU 16.15m10. Maurice Harris, Akron 16.13m11. Zach Purcilly, EMU 16.06m

Discus Throw1. Cole Walderzak, CMU 58.47m2. Reginald Jagers, Kent State 57.91m3. Phillip Jagers, Akron 57.14m4. Maurice Harris, Akron 55.02m5. Dylan Banagis, CMU 53.85m6. Zach Harkey, EMU 51.51m7. Quinn Levering, EMU 47.18m8. Zubin Coleman, Miami 45.35m9. Douglas Moorer, Kent State 45.07m10. Andrew Vollet, Miami 44.68m

1500m1. Clayton Murphy, Akron 3:45.832. Andrew Dusing, Miami 3:48.733. Willy Fink, EMU 3:49.544. Csaba Matko, EMU 3:51.075. Grant Onken, Kent State 3:51.606. Stephen Biebelhausen, Miami 3:53.517. Jack Jibb, Buffalo 3:55.698. Mitch Lenneman, EMU 3:56.449. Joseph Emanuel, CMU 3:57.3410. Daniel Zupan, Akron 3:57.8211. Justin Vanepps, Buffalo 4:04.7412. Jake Brumfield, Miami 4:05.6713. Samuel Allen, Kent State 4:08.3314. Seamus Degan, Buffalo 4:12.93

3000m Steeplechase1. Willy Fink, EMU 8:48.802. Daniel Zupan, Akron 8:56.413. Csaba Matko, EMU 8:57.014. Zackery McBride, Miami 8:59.435. Hlynur Andresson, EMU 9:11.106. Justin Vanepps, Buffalo 9:25.837. Mtthew Bromley, Miami 9:28.528. John McCarthy, Buffalo 9:32.819. Jordan Rice, Miami 9:38.3110. Derek Palafox, Buffalo 9:40.2511. Monte Scott, CMU 10:18.49

5000m1. Willy Fink, EMU 14:43.832. Nick Raymond, EMU 14:45.303. Joseph Stewart, Miami 14:47.144. Lahsene Bouchikhi, EMU 14:51.395. Nate Ghena, CMU 14:51.856. Zackery McBride, Miami 14:58.067. Andrew Berge, Buffalo 15:00.488. Ben Metzger, Miami 15:09.329. Barrett Kemp, Buffalo 15:12.9110. Derek Palafox, Buffalo 15:32.5411. Casey Voisin, CMU 15:49.89

10,000m1. Nick Raymond, EMU 29:41.072. Joseph Stewart, Miami 29:46.453. Hlynur Andresson, EMU 30:57.074. Nate Ghena, CMU 31:18.595. John Knox, EMU 31:25.236. Barrett Kemp, Buffalo 31:35.907. Matthew Stewart, Miami 31:36.148. Cody Riesterer, Miami 32:23.139. Brandon Avers, Kent State 32:30.49

4x100m Relay1. Kent State (Barnes, Grant, Smith, Gordon) 40.102. Akron (Young, Smith, Lawrence, Slone) 40.423. Buffalo (Johnson, Gali, Fuller, Moore) 40.854. EMU (Bolden, Williams, Ekobo, Brown) 40.945. CMU (Edwards, Hardy, Peacock, Smith) 41.566. Miami (M. Owens, J. Owens, Glenn, Bodrick) 41.62

4x400m Relay1. Akron (Baldwin, Gray, Weems, Ohiembor) 3:09.162. EMU (Elam, Waynes, Williams, Brown) 3:09.913. Kent State (Tobin, Smith, Swords, O’Leary) 3:09.964. CMU (Hayes, Huertas, Dutkiewicz, Lipsey) 3:10.645. Buffalo (Gali, Mask, Johnson, Moore) 3:14.696. Miami (Bodrick, Comisford, Minosky, Muresan) 3:15.49

Hammer Throw1. Cole Walderzak, CMU 65.70m2. Keith Williams, EMU 64.28m3. Dylan Banagis, CMU 61.68m4. Anthony Jones, EMU 59.44m5. Zachary Shull, Akron 58.41m6. Robert Mitman, Akron 58.21m7. Zubin Coleman, Miami 54.77m8. Maurice Harris, Akron 52.78m9. Reginald Jagers, Kent State 52.28m10. Kevin Bouchard, EMU 50.75m

Javelin Throw1. Derek Ziegenfuss, EMU 67.44m2. Ian Behm, Akron 64.37m3. Arnis Mehmetaj, Buffalo 62.75m4. Alex McCune, Akron 60.76m5. Avery Joseph, CMU 59.09m6. Quentin Cieslinski, Akron 57.34m7. Nick Holley, Kent State 50.38m8. Nate Holley, Kent State 48.33m9. Ryan Looser, Kent State 41.14m

Decathlon1. Solomon Simmons, EMU 7,6042. Alex McCune, Akron 7,5203. Tyler Jones, Kent State 7,0274. Quentin Cieslinski 6,9485. Ryan Looser, Kent State 6,6606. Kamar Majid, Akron 6,3647. Nicholas Malliaras, CMU 5,8878. Alex Jacobs, EMU 5,6269. Kyle Pierre, Buffalo 5,196

All-MAC First Team SelectionsTyler Brown

Willy FinkNick Raymond

Solomon SimmonsDerek Ziegenfuss

All-MAC Second Team SelectionsMason WaynesKeith Williams

Matthew Williams

MVP: Willy Fink, EMUMost Outstanding Track Performer: William Barnes, Kent State

Most Outstanding Field Performer: Cole Walderzak, CMUTrack Freshman of the Year: Benjamin Hayes, CMUField Freshman of the Year: Derek Ziegenfuss, EMU

Coach of the Year: Dennis Mitchell, Akron

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eMu TRaCk & field ReCORds

55 Meters 6.14 Hasely Crawford 1975

60 Meters 6.60 Hasely Crawford 1975

200 Meters 20.64 Clement Chukwu 1998

300 Meters 33.52 Tyler Brown 2016

600 Meters 1:17.64 Stan Vinson 1975


800 Meters 1:46.84 Mark Dailey 1991

Mile 3:57.34 Paul McMullen 1995

3000 Meters 7:52.40 Boaz Cheboiywo 2003


55 Meter HH 7.19 Tiberia Patterson 1994


200 Meter HH 24.29 Eric Alejandro 2005

Heptathlon 5608 Solomon Simmons 2016

Long Jump 25-04.00 James Chikwe 1994

Triple Jump 55-03.00 Donald Scott 2015

High Jump 7-06.00 James Nieto 1999

Pole Vault 18-01.00 Max Babits 2014

Shot Put 62-01.25 Gerald Gresham 2010

Weight Throw 71-08.00 Anthony Jones 2016

Sprint Medley Relay 3:18.94 Calhoun, Witherspoon 1984 Curry, Jones

800 Meter Relay 1:26.55 Boyd, Jules 1988 Jenkins, Wilson

1600 Meter Relay 3:08.64 Horton, Jules 1988 Jenkins, Johnson

3200 Meter Relay 7:18.41 Kerbey, Mifsud 1990 Griffith, Dailey

DMR 9:32.72 Vollmer, Forde 2010 Figgins, Brent

INDOOR RECORDS100 Meters 10.18 Hasely Crawford 1975



800 Meters 1:43.74 Earl Jones 1984

1500 Meters 3:38.74 Paul McMullen 1995




400 Meter LH 50.08 Jeff Dils 1979

3000 Steeplechase 8:24.62 Jordan Desilets 2004

Long Jump 25-05.50 Victor Nembhard 1999

Triple Jump 53-07.50 Donald Scott 2014

High Jump 7-04.50 James Nieto 1998

Pole Vault 17-06.50 Max Babits 2014

Shot Put 62-02.50 Dave Adamek 2007

Hammer Throw 197-04 Keith Williams 2014

Discus 185-08 Clark Wilson 2005

Javelin 221-3.5 Derek Ziegenfuss 2016

Decathlon 7510 Morris Ellis 1990

400 Meter Relay 39.98 Bolton, Brown, 2014 Elam, Scott

800 Meter Relay 1:23.74 Ray, Mitchell 1978 Delor, Bailey

1600 Meter Relay 3:04.73 Wilson, Jules 1988 Jenkins, Johnson

3200 Meter Relay 7:15.39 Henrikson, VanLoton 1983 Lezovich, Jones

6000 Meter Relay 15:14.24 Helms, Grabowski 1978 Weaver, Jones

6400 Meter Relay 16:11.17 Helms, Grabowski 1978 Weaver, Jones

Sprint Medley Relay 3:13.21 Jenkins, Smith 1985 Hamilton, Jones

DMR 9:35.88 VanLoton, Calhoun 1983

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High Jump1974 Garrade Pettus1977 Steve Elliott1980 Tim Doyen1982 Chuck Clay1986 Anthony Clay1998 Jamie Nieto1999 Jamie Nieto2007 Adam Kring

Shot Put1990 Jason Masterson1993 Eddie Nwagbaraocha2001 Okechukwu Eziuka2004 Dave Adamek2006 Dave Adamek2007 Dave Adamek

Long Jump1974 Anthony Joseph1990 Brian Benn1991 Tony Barton1999 Victor Nembhard2015 Donald Scott2016 Tyler Brown

Triple Jump1985 Terry Beauford1990 Anthony McClendon1991 Will Harber1992 Will Harber1999 Juris Vaskans2013 Donald Scott2014 Donald Scott2015 Donald Scott

Pole Vault1977 Wes Teeple1982 Jim Lotan1986 Paul Hedemark1987 Jason Oldham1988 Jason Oldham1989 Mark Smith1990 Mark Smith1991 Mark Smith1992 Tony Bonacci

Weight Throw1990 Jason Masterson1992 Jason Masterson1998 David Seaborne2016 Anthony Jones

Heptathlon2015 Solomon Simmons2016 Solomon Simmons

SEPTATHLON1984 Kevin Cooley

PENTATHLON1988 Morris Ellis1989 Morris Ellis

55-meter dash1974 Carlos Woods (60 yd)1975 Haseley Crawford (60yd)1977 Bruce Taylor (60yd)1978 Russell Bailey (60yd)1987 Dazel Jones1989 Ed Smith1993 Kevin Lawson1994 Kevin Lawson1996 Kerch Patterson2011 Clint Allen (60-meter)

55-meter Hurdles1978 Jeff Dils (60yd)1979 Jeff Dils (60yd)1986 Glen Williams1991 Tiberia Patterson1992 Eric Respress1993 Tiberia Patterson

1994 Tiberia Patterson1997 Mike Spaulding

60-meter Hurdles2000 Jailu Mayo (Co-Champion)2001 Jailu Mayo 2004 Tino Ngoy2008 Eric Alejandro2011 Vanier Joseph

200 meters1988 Dazel Jules1990 Dazel Jules1993 Kevin Lawson1994 Kevin Lawson1996 Kerch Patterson1997 Clement Chukwu1998 Clement Chukwu1999 Clement Chukwu2013 Matthew Williams

300-yard dash1977 Bruce Taylor 1978 Russell Bailey 1979 Jeff Dils1981 Norm Graham (300m)1982 Daryl Curry1984 Daryl Curry

400-meter dash1975 Stan Vinson (440yd)1984 Mike Calhoun1986 Carl Johnson1989 Chuck Wilson1990 Chuck Wilson1991 Chuck Wilson1992 Carl Lowe1994 Carl Lowe1997 Clement Chukwu1998 Clement Chukwu1999 Clement Chukwu2001 Nduka Awazie2002 Nduka Awazie2003 Nduka Awazie2011 Brycen Spratling2012 Chris Scott2014 Tyler Brown

600-yard dash1977 Mike Arnold1982 Mike Calhoun1983 Mike Calhoun (500m)1984 Joe Cordington 1985 David Beasley (500m)1987 Carl Johnson (500m)

800 meters 1977 Jerry Wojtala1982 Chris Lezovich1984 Bradford Horton1985 Earl Jones1986 Bradford Horton1987 Bradford Horton1988 Bradford Horton Mark Dailey1989 Mark Dailey1990 Mark Dailey1991 Mark Dailey1992 Tommy Asinga1993 Tommy Asinga1994 Tommy Asinga1996 Kealoha Stokes1997 Derrick Jackson1998 Derrick Jackson1999 Neil Kirk2006 Jacob Dubois2007 Jacob Dubois

1,000 meters1976 Jim Deren (1000yd)1977 Maurice Weaver (1000yd)1978 Jerry Wojtala (1000yd)1983 Chris Lezovich

1984 Earl Jones1987 John Yates

Mile1974 Gordon Minty1978 Roger Jones1979 Roger Jones1982 Erik Henricksen1983 Dan Shamiyeh (1500m)1985 Earl Jones (1500m)1987 George Rodriguez (1500m)1988 John Yates1989 Mark Dailey1990 Mark Dailey1991 Mark Dailey1992 Clive Bonelle1993 Paul McMullen1994 Paul McMullen1996 Ben Reese1997 Ben Reese1998 Morris Giddens1999 Ben Reese2000 Ben Reese2001 Neil Kirk2002 Neil Kirk2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Jordan Desilets2006 Corey Nowitzke2007 Josh Perrin2011 Terefe Ejigu2012 Terefe Ejigu2013 Grzegorz Kalinowski

3,000 meters1980 Mike Helms1984 Dan Shamiyeh 1991 Scott Hippen1992 Dominic Middleton1996 Ben Reese1997 Ben Reese1998 Morris Giddens1999 Ben Reese2000 Ben Reese2001 Aaron Bartee2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Jordan Desilets2013 Terefe Ejigu2015 Willy Fink2016 Willy Fink

5,000 meters1974 Nick Ellis (3 mile)1975 Dave Smith (3 mile)1976 Tom Hollander (3 mile)1978 John Scholze (3 mile)1982 Dan Shamiyeh (3 mile)1987 Don Johns1990 George Rodriguez 1991 Todd Tippin1992 Jason Jeske1993 Jason Jeske1997 Clint Verran2001 Aaron Bartee2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Gavin Thompson2011 Terefe Ejigu2012 Terefe Ejigu2013 Terefe Ejigu2015 Willy Fink2016 Willy Fink

3,200-Meter Relay1975 S. Vinson, J. Thomas, P. Baulls, J. Deren1976 R. Keirn, E. Grabowski, J. Thomas, D. Hubbard1978 E. Brennan, W. White, M. Scott, K. Young1983 S. Van Loton, S. Reighard, E. Henriksen, C. Lezovich1987 D. Bob, J. Mifsud, F. Pena, B. Horton

1,600 -Meter Relay1978 B. Ray, H. Mitchell, T. Cadogan, J. Dils1983 M. Calhoun, J. Cordington, D. Beasley, E. Jones1985 W. Hamilton, D. Beasley, C. Johnson, M.Calhoun1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton, W. Jenkins, J. Smith1988 B. Horton, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson1989 D. Bob, M. Williams, B. Chadwick, C. Wilson1990 B. Bob, B. Chadwick, D. Jules, C. Wilson1991 E. Respress, B. Chadwick, T. Asinga, C. Wilson1992 F. Sellabona, A. Nortan, C. Lowe, T. Asinga1994 K. Lawson, A. Nortan, T. Asinga, C. Lowe1997 J. Chavis, H. Gibson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu1998 E. Lindstrom, D. Jackson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu2001 A. Morton, S. Roberts J. Mayo, N. Awazie2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie2003 D. Young, B. Jiles, A. Morton, N. Awazie2004 P. Huffman, R. Shavers B. Jiles, D. Young2007 E. Alejandro, N. Blackwell F. Blackwell, R. Shavers2013 J. Ervin, J. Elam, M. Williams, C. Bolton2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown, J. Elam, M. Waynes

Distance Medley Relay1974 M. Arnold, K. Travis, R. Goodman, J. Deren1976 J. Thomas, D. Everett, D. Burkhart, E. Grabowski1978 M. Scott, Z. Miller, J. Wojtala, K. Young1981 C. Lezovich, A. Hendeson, J. Codrington, J. Ousema1984 M. Brosnan, T. Elliott, J. Oudsema, C. Los1994 G. Rhymer, C. Lowe, T. Asinga, P. McMullen1996 B. Reese, T. Kessel M. Franko, J. Boothroyd1997 M. Franko, F. Rollins M. Ames, C. Verran1998 M. Giddens, E. Linstrom D. Jackson, C. Verran1999 C. Chiaro, J. Barylski T. Gunn, B. Reese2000 N. Grignon, A. Morton T. Gunn, B. Reese2001 J. Desilets, A. Morton T. Gunn, N. Kirk2002 N. Kirk, B. Jiles F. Estelus, J. Desilets2003 T. Clifford, A. Morton F. Estelus, J. Desilets2004 G. Thompson, R. Shavers B. Jiles, J. Desilets2006 D. Brent, A. Simmons, J. DuBois, C. Nowitzke2007 J. DuBois, N. Blackwell J. Kirsch, C. Vollmar2013 I. Hancke, C. Scott S. Bradley, G. Kalinowski

*Note: The MAC did not officially run a championship until the 1996 season, Prior to ‘96, it was run as an invitational.

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Shot Put2000 Okechukwu Eziuka2001 Okechukwu Eziuka2005 Wilson Clark (Co-Champion)2005 Dave Adamek (Co-Champon)2006 Dave Adamek2007 Dave Adamek

Long Jump1975 Clearence Chapman1991 Tony Barton2014 Donald Scott

Triple Jump1973 Stan Vinson1983 Eric Hartfield1984 Marvin Jenkins1988 Anthony McClendon1989 Darnell Terry2012 Donald Scott2014 Donald Scott2015 Donald Scott

High Jump1981 Steve Elliott1985 Anthony Abbott1986 Anthony Abbott

Pole Vault1976 Hooker Wellman1980 Jim Lotan1989 Mark Smith1990 Mark Smith1991 Mark Smith

Discus1974 Ron Duncan

Javelin2016 Derek Ziegenfuss

Decathlon1978 Gary Bastien1979 Gary Bastien1980 Gary Bastien1981 Gary Bastien1987 Morris Ellis1988 Morris Ellis1989 Morris Ellis2015 Solomon Simmons2016 Solomon Simmons

100-meter dash1974 Carlos Woods (100yd)1975 Hasely Crawford (100yd)1977 Russell Bailey1981 David Phillips1987 Dazel Jules1988 Dazel Jules1989 Dazel Jules1994 Kevin Lawson1995 Kerch Patterson1996 Kerch Patterson2011 Clint Allen

110-meter Hurdles1973 Tony Nelson (120yd)1978 Jeff Dils1979 Jeff Dils1980 Tim O’Hare1987 Darrin Carpenter1993 Tiberia Patterson1994 Tiberia Patterson2003 Tino Ngoy2004 Abdallah Mohamed2008 Eric Alejandro

200-meter dash1976 Russell Bailey (220yd)1977 Russell Bailey1980 Billy Ray1981 David Phillips1982 David Phillips1987 Dazel Jules1988 Dazel Jules1989 Dazel Jules1994 Kevin Lawson1995 Kerch Patterson1996 Kerch Patterson2002 Nduka Awazie

400 meters1973 Stan Vinson (440yd)1974 Stan Vinson (440yd)1975 Stan Vinson (440yd)1984 Eric Frederick1985 Mike Calhoun1989 Chuck Wilson1990 Chuck Wilson1991 Chuck Wilson1995 Carl Lowe1997 Clement Chukwu1998 Clement Chukwu1999 Clement Chukwu2002 Nduka Awazie2011 Brycen Spratling2014 Tyler Brown2015 Tyler Brown2016 Tyler Brown

400-meter Hurdles1979 Jeff Dils1985 Glen Williams1987 Carl Johnson1988 Carl Johnson1996 James Grady2008 Eric Alejandro

800 meters1984 Earl Jones1985 Earl Jones1986 Bradford Horton1987 Bradford Horton1988 Mark Dailey1989 Mark Dailey1990 Mark Dailey1991 Tommy Asinga1992 Tommy Asinga1993 Tommy Asinga1994 Tommy Asinga1995 Paul McMullen1996 Kealoha Stokes1997 Derrick Jackson1998 Derrick Jackson2012 Josh George2014 Grzegorz Kalinowski

1,500 meters1982 Erik Henriksen1983 Earl Jones1984 Earl Jones1985 Earl Jones1987 P.J. Osika1989 Mark Dailey1990 Mark Dailey1991 Mark Dailey1992 Paul McMullen1994 Paul McMullen1995 Paul McMullen2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Jordan Desilets2006 Corey Nowitzke2007 Corey Nowitzke2012 Cole Sanseverino

3,000-meters Steeplechase1982 Mark Smith1983 Mark Smith1984 Mark Smith1986 Mark Smith1988 Mark Brosnan1990 Scott Hippen1991 Dan Liedel1994 Carl Warren1996 Ben Reese1997 Ben Reese1998 Clint Verran1999 Ben Reese2002 Jordan Desilets2003 Jordan Desilets2004 Jordan Desilets2005 Corey Nowitzke2007 Corey Nowitzke2009 Josh Karanja2010 David Brent2013 Daryl Smith2015 Willy Fink2016 Willy Fink

5,000 meters 1973 Gordon Minty (3 miles)1974 Gordon Minty (3 miles)1975 Dave Smith (3 miles)1976 Dave Smith (3 miles)1982 Mark Smith1986 Mark Smith1992 Dominic Middleton1993 Dominic Middleton1994 Carl Warren1995 Paul McMullen1997 Ben Reese1998 Ben Reese2002 Boaz Cheboiywo2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Gavin Thompson2011 Terefe Ejigu2012 Terefe Ejigu2015 Willy Fink2016 Willy Fink

10,000 meters1973 Gordon Minty (6 miles)1974 Gordon Minty (6 miles)1975 Dave Smith (6 miles)1976 Dave Smith (6 miles)1984 Mark Smith1986 Mark Smith1988 Don Johns1993 Dominic Middleton1998 Clint Verran2002 Boaz Cheboiywo2003 Boaz Cheboiywo2004 Gavin Thompson2011 Terefe Ejigu2012 Terefe Ejigu2014 Willy Fink2016 Nick Raymond

400-meter Relay1975 C. Chapman, J. Keister B. Taylor, H. Crawford1977 E. Williams, B. Taylor K. Delor, R. Bailey1979 J. Dils, B. Ray M. Gardner, K. Bailey1981 R. Washington, D. Curry M. Gardner, D. Phillips1982 A. Bell, T. Thomas D. Curry, D. Phillips1983 R. Simpson, D. Curry P. Niemi, D. Phillips1987 D. Witherspoon, D. Jules W. Jenkins, J. Smith

1988 W. Boyd, D. Jules W. Jenkins, C. Wilson1989 W. Boyd, D. Jules E. Smith, J. Duran1992 D. Benjamin, E. Respress G. Davis, R. Santana2002 G. Stanford, N. Awazie O. Olatunji, A. Morton2011 C. Scott, C. Allen, J. Saunders, B. Spratling2013 C. Scott, C. Bolton, M. Williams, J. Saunders2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown J. Elam, C. Scott2015 K. Snead, C. Bolton M. Williams, P. Delgado

1,600-meter Relay1974 K. Travis, M. Arnold B. Soens, S. Vinson1975 D. Everett, M. Arnold H. Mitchell, S. Vinson1982 J. McGrath, J. Codrington D. Curry, M. Calhoun1983 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington D. Curry, D. Beasley1984 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington E. Frederick, E. Jones1985 M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton D. Beasley, E. Jones1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton H. Harden, C. Johson1987 E. Hughes, B. Horton H. Harden, W. Jenkins1989 A. Bunnell, M. Williams D. Jules, C. Wilson1991 C. Lowe, F. Sellabona, T. Asinga, C. Wilson1994 T. Asinga, D. Johnson, A. Nortan, C. Lowe1995 D. Johnson, G. Rhymer C. Lowe, K. Patterson Jr.1997 E. Lindstrom, J. Chavis F. Rollins, C. Chukwu1998 E. Linstrom, D. Jackson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie2003 W. Hills, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie2004 R. Shavers, N. Awazie B. Jiles, D. Young2005 F. Blackwell, A. Terry R. Shavers, D. Young2006 F. Blackwell, A. Simons E. Alejandro, R. Shavers2007 F. Blackwell, N. Blackwell D. Young, R. Shavers2011 C. Scott, K. Fortin, J. Saunders, B. Spratling2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown J. Elam, M. Waynes

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60 meters Time Yr.1. Hasely Crawford 6.60 19752. Clint Allen 6.65 20083. Bob Colville-Brown 6.71 20054. Gerald Rasool 6.71 20015. Wayne Boyd 6.71 19886. Kevin Lawson 6.72 19947. Will Hills 6.72 20048. Dazel Jules 6.75 19879. Geoff Pope 6.76 200410. Ed Smith 6.78 1989

60-meter Hurdles Time Yr.1. Tiberia Patterson 7.69 19942. Hayes Jones 7.74 19603. Floyd Jenkins 7.74 19744. Vanier Joseph 7.75 20115. Jalilu Mayo 7.77 20016. Tino Ngoy 7.78 20047. Mike Spaulding 7.82 19978. Bill Tipton 7.84 19709. Jeff Dils 7.84 197810. Darrin Carpenter 7.90 1987

200 meters Time Yr.1. Clement Chukwu 20.64 19982. Kerch Patterson Jr. 21.08 19963. Kevin Lawson 21.14 19934. Jabari Chavis 21.17 20005. Dazel Jules 21.18 19906. Hasely Crawford 21.24 19757. Nduka Awazie 21.26 20028. Tyler Brown 21.31 20169. Eugene Thomas 21.34 197010. Mike Calhoun 21.34 1985

400 meters Time Yr.1. Clement Chukwu 45.37 19982. Tyler Brown 46.26 20153. Chuck Wilson 46.47 19914. Brycen Spratling 46.48 20115. Fabian Rollins 46.52 19986. Nduka Awazie 46.73 20027. Tyler Brown 46.76 20168. Mike Calhoun 46.87 19859. Stan Vinson 46.94 197510. Cameron Bolton 47.12 2014

800 meters Time Yr.1. Mark Dailey 1:46.84 19912. Earl Jones 1:47.26 19853. Tommy Asinga 1:47.64 19924. Bradford Horton 1:49.24 19885. John Griffiths 1:49.24 19906. Greg Rhymer 1:49.60 19947. Scott Bradley 1:49.70 20168. Dave Beasley 1:49.96 19859. Derrick Jackson 1:50.02 199810. Eric Nesbitt 1:50.04 1968

Mile Time Yr.1. Paul McMullen 3:57.34 19952. Boaz Cheboiywo 3:58.07 20033. Gavin Thompson 3:59.05 20044. Ben Reese 3:59.82 19975. Jordan Desilets 3:59.83 20046. Grzegorz Kalinowski 4:00.29 20137. David Brent 4:00.90 20108. Earl Jones 4:00.16 19849. Willy Fink 4:02.61 201510. Neil Kirk 4:02.83 2001

3,000 meters Time Yr.1. Boaz Cheboiywo 7:52.40 20032. Willy Fink 7:56.04 20163. Gordon Minty 7:57.84 19744. Dan Shamiyeh 8:00.07 19835. Terefe Ejigu 8:01.80 20126. Dominic Middleton 8:02.10 19937. Tom Hollander 8:04.04 19758. Corey Nowitzke 8:06.42 20079. Jim Deren 8:08.44 197510. Terry Furst 8:08.44 1973

5,000 meters Time Yr.1. Boaz Cheboiywo 13:29.26 20032. Dominic Middleton 13:49.16 19923. Willy Fink 13:56.66 20164. Gordon Minty 13:57.64 19735. Tom Hollander 13:59.24 19736. Dave Ellis 14:04.84 19717. Terefe Ejigu 14:05.73 20138. Mark Smith 14:06.17 19849. Gavin Thompson 14:08.21 200310. Aaron Bartee 14:08.91 2001

1,600-meter Relay Time Yr.1. Horton, Jules, Jenkins, Johnson

3:08.64 19882. Lindstrom, Jackson, Rollins, Chukwu

3:08.97 19983. Bolton, Elam, Williams, Waynes

3:09.12 20154. Bob, Chadwick, Jules, Wilson

3:09.37 19905. Elam, Williams, Waynes, Brown

3:09.57 20166. Haqq, Mayo, Rollins, Chukwu

3:09.68 19997. Calhoun, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones

3:09.86 19858. Frederick, Calhoun, Beasley, Jones

3:10.08 19849. Bolton, Elam, Waynes, Brown

3:10.69 201410. Chavis, Lindstrom, Rollins, Chukwu

3:10.71 1998

Distance Medley Relay Time Yr.1. Vollmer, Forde, Figgins, Brent

9:33.72 102. Beyst, Patterson, Boothroyd, McMullen

9:35.21 953. Thompson, Morton, Jiles, Cheboiwyo

9:35.73 034. Desilets, Awazie, Estelus, Kirk

9:36.09 025. Rhymer, Lowe, Asinga, McMullen

9:38.13 946. Stokes, Patterson, Boothroyd, Reese

9:38.77 967. Franko, Chukwu, Jackson, Reese

9:38.91 978. Grignon, Chavis, Gunn, Reese

9:39.28 009. Codrington, Frederick, Jones, Shamiyeh

9:40.14 8410. Gully, Arnold, D. Hubbard, Burkhart

9:41.64 76

High Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. James Nieto 7-06.00 2.29m 992. Anthony Abbott 7-02.50 2.20m 863. Chuck Clay 7-02.00 2.185m 834. Adam Kring 7-01.75 2.18m 065. Steve Elliott 7-01.75 2.18m 806. Darrin Trammell 7-00.25 2.14m 097. Xavier Clais 7-00.25 2.14m 108. Jalilu Mayo 7-01.00 2.16m 009. Tim Doyen 7-00.00 2.13m 7810. Tom Hughes 7-00.00 2.13m 84

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Pole Vault Mark Metric Yr.1. Max Babits 18-01.00 5.51m 142. Jason Oldham 17-03 .50 5.27m 883. Blake Burnett 17-00.75 5.20m 034. Mark Smith 17-00.00 5.18m 915. Nat Durham 16-11.50 5.17m 776. Tony Bonacci 16-10.75 5.15m 937. Randle Lynn 16-08.00 5.08m 048. Jim Lotan 16-08.00 5.08m 809. Bill Barrett 16-06.00 5.03m 6810. Jim Hensel 16-06.00 5.03m 8411. Chris Turcheck 16-06.00 5.03m 99

Shot Put Mark Metric Yr.1. Gerald Gresham 62-01.25 18.93m 102. Dave Adamek 61-11.00 18.87m 063. Okechukwu Eziuka 60-08.50 18.50m 014. Clark Wilson 59-02.75 18.05m 055. Keith Williams 58-04.00 17.78m 156. Matt Pinter 56-10.25 17.33m 067. Travis Harris 56-08.00 17.27m 148. Lional Dalton 56-02.00 17.12m 969. Jeremy Lingenfelter 55-11.25 17.05m 9810. Jason Masterson 55-11.25 17.05m 90

Weight Throw Mark Metric Yr.1. Anthony Jones 71-8.00 21.84m 162. Keith Williams 66-6.50 20.28m 163. Dave Seaborne 65-07.50 20.00m 984. Gerald Gresham 63-10.25 19.46m 105. Dave Adamek 63-00.75 19.21m 066. Teron Turner 62-10.75 19.17m 147. Bryan Slykhouse 62-05.75 19.04m 058. Matt Pinter 62-00.75 18.90m 069. Jason Masterson 61-10.25 18.85m 9210. Andrew Wentz 59-07.75 18.18m 15

Long Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. James Chikwe 25-04.00 7.72m 942. Tyler Brown 24-11.75 7.61m 163. Donald Scott 24-10.00 7.57m 154. Keith Swanston 24-07.50 7.505m 695. Victor Nembhard 24-06.25 7.47m 996. Tony Barton 24-05.00 7.44m 937. Brian Benn 24-04.00 7.415m 908. Anthony McClendon 24-03.50 7.405m 889. Edouard Joliveau 24-03.25 7.40m 0610. Gary Stanford 24-03.25 7.40m 02

Triple Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. Donald Scott 52-00.00 15.85m 142. Will Harber 50-10.25 15.50m 913. Marvin Jenkins 50-05.50 15.38m 854. Anthony McClendon 50-05.00 15.365m 905. Juris Vaskans 50-03.25 15.32m 996. Kauko Ketolainen 50-03.25 15.32m 697. Steve Banks 50-00.00 15.24m 838. Abdallah Mohamed 49-09.25 15.17m 029. Garfield Wright 49-08.50 15.15m 9910. Victor Nembhard 49-08.50 15.15m 99

Heptathlon Mark Yr.1. Solomon Simmons 5608 20162. Levi Selvig 5304 20153. Kevin Lanier 5224 20114. Brad Waidmann 5076 20085. Dave Stewart 5102 20006. Sam Sheffer 5067 19997. Anthony Quinn 5055 20038. Zach Waldron 5054 20169. Morris Ellis 4951 198810. Gregor Harzer 4828 2010

55-Meter Dash Time Yr.1. Hasley Crawford 6.14 19752. Wayne Boyd 6.25 19883. Kevin Lawson 6.26 19944. Dazel Jules 6.29 19875. Gerald Rasool 6.31 19996. Ed Smith 6.32 19897. Kerch Patterson 6.32 19968. David Phillips 6.33 19839. Jim Bibbs 6.34 195110. Hayes Jones 6.34 1958

55-meter Hurdles Time Yr.1. Tiberia Patterson 7.19 19942. Hayes Jones 7.24 19603. Floyd Jenkins 7.24 19744. Jalilu Mayo 7.27 20005. Mike Spaulding 7.32 19976. Bill Tipton 7.34 19707. Jeff Dils 7.34 19788. Darrin Carpenter 7.40 19879. Mark Brown 7.42 199210. Tony Nelson 7.44 1973

200-meter Hurdles Time Yr.1. Eric Alejandro 24.29 20052. Eric Thompson 24.30 19953. Mike Spaulding 24.32 19974. Darrell Bob 24.34 19905. Carl Johnson 24.40 19856. Harold Reid 24.41 20017. Bill Cartwright 24.44 19718. Sterling Roberts 24.46 20019. Jim McGrath 24.51 198210. Darrel Lawson 24.54 1984

300-yard dash Time Yr.1. Hasely Crawford 30.24 19752. Daryl Curry 30.51 19813. Chuck Wilson 30.53 19914. Eugene Thomas 30.54 19715. Willie Jenkins 30.64 19876. Jeff Dils 30.64 19777. Dazel Jules 30.67 19878. Russell Bailey 30.74 19779. Ken Delor 30.74 197710. Mike Calhoun 30.79 1984

300-meter dash Time Yr.1. Tyler Brown 33.52 20162. Chuck Wilson 33.75 19893. Eugene Thomas 33.94 19704. Mike Calhoun 33.94 19855. Daryl Curry 34.02 19846. Jeff Smith 34.25 19867. Ian Hall 34.34 19718. Willie Jenkins 34.49 19879. Earl Jones 34.53 198410. Dazel Jules 34.59 1987

600 yards Time Yr.1. Stan Vinson 1:08.64 19752. Earl Jones 1:09.34 19853. Dave Beasley 1:09.34 19844. Mike Calhoun 1:09.56 19845. Carl Johnson 11:09.75 19866. Bradford Horton 1:10.68 19887. Joe Codrington 1:10.70 19828. Mike Arnold 1:10.74 19769. Jeff Dils 1:10.74 197810. Ralph Stephenson 1:11.04 1968

600 meters Time Yr.1. Stan Vinson 1:17.64 19752. Earl Jones 1:18.34 19853. David Beasley 1:18.34 19844. Mike Calhoun 1:18.56 19845. Tommy Asinga 1:18.67 19926. Mark Dailey 1:19.06 19917. Brycen Spratling 1:19.16 20118. Brandon Jiles 1:19.18 20049. Tyler Ross 1:19.40 201310. Brad Horton 1:19.68 1988

800-meter Relay Time Yr.1. Boyd, Jules, Jenkins, Wilson 1:26.55 19882. Tipton, Grant, Hall, E. Thomas 1:26.74 19703. C. Woods, Sims, E. Thomas, Vinson 1:27.44 19734. Carpenter, Witherspoon, Bunnell, Jenkins 1:27.57 19875. Simpson, Curry, Witherspoon, Phillips 1:27.84 19846. McDuffie, Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1:27.95 19867. McGrath, Simpson, T. Thomas, Curry 1:28.16 19828. Chavis, Stossel, Oxley, Swanston 1:28.24 19709. Bunnell, E. Smith, Duran, Wilson 1:28.30 198910. Ray, Griffith, K. Bailey, R. Bailey 1:28.44 1979

3200-meter Relay Time Yr.1. Kerbey, Mifsud, Griffith, Dailey 7:18.41 19902. Lowe, McMullen, Rhymer,Asinga 7:19.13 19933. VanLoton, Lezovich, Henriksen, Jones 7:21.22 19834. Hauer, Cavender, Hippen, Dailey 7:25.56 19895. Kerbey, London, Hippen, Asinga 7:26.20 19916. Mifsud, London, Griffith, Dailey 7:28.00 19907. Cole, Gully, Wojtala, Weaver 7:28.64 19778. London, Hippen, Asinga, Dailey 7:28.69 19909. LaPlante, Lynch, Wells, Collins 7:29.24 197110. Burkhart, Wojtala, Deren, Arnold 7:29.24 1976

Sprint Medley Relay Time Yr.1. Calhoun, Witherspoon, Curry, Jones 3:18.94 19842. Cadogan, Delor, Ray, Wojtala 3:24.54 19783. Mitchell, B. Taylor, Ray, Arnold 3:25.94 19774. Arnold, Delor, R. Bailey, Deren 3:26.04 19765. Grant, Wicker, Oxley, Stephenson 3:26.84 19686. Bunnell, Witherspoon, Jules, Horton 3:26.84 19877. Grant, Stossel, Swanston, Nesbitt 3:26.94 19698. Gardner, Graham, K. Bailey, Wojtala 3:26.94 19799. Vinson, Keister, C. Woods, Baulls 3:27.14 197410. Putz, K. Bailey, Curry, Love 3:27.34 1980

240-yard Shuttle Hurdle Relay Time Yr.1. E. Taylor, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 19782. Bastien, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 19783. Tipton, Davis, Lynn, Cerulla 28.84 19684. Ramsey, E. Taylor, Jackson, Dils 28.84 19775. Grady, Pihlstrom, E.Thompson, Patterson 29.00 19936. Anderson, Ramsey, Jackson, E. Taylor 29.04 19777. Doran, Bastien, Thames, Dils 29.05 19798. Brown, Ellis, Schlecht, Carpenter 29.14 19889. Carpenter, James, Niemi, Williams 29.24 198510. Keating, Bialowicz, Veasey, O’Hare 29.26 1982

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100 meters Time Year1. Hasely Crawford 10.18 19752. Clint Allen 10.21 20083. Kevin Lawson 10.27 19944. Dazel Jules 10.28 19905. Kerch Patterson,Jr. 10.30 19966. Bob Colville-Brown 10.32 20047. Wayne Boyd 10.34 19898. Nduka Awazie 10.35 20019. Clement Chukwu 10.38 199910. Jabari Chavis 10.42 1998

110-meter Hurdles Time Year1. Tiberia Patterson 13.67 19942. Hayes Jones 13.74 19603. Jalilu Mayo 13.89 20014. Bill Tipton 13.94 19705. Jeff Dils 13.94 19786. Abdallah Mohamed 14.04 20047. Eric Alejandro 14.07 20088. Tim O’Hare 14.07 19829. James Grady 14.07 199510. Tino Ngoy 14.12 2005

200 meters Time Year1. Clement Chukwu 20.30 19982. Dazel Jules 20.32 19883. Hasely Crawford 20.44 19754. Kevin Lawson 20.74 19945. Russell Bailey 20.75 19776. Kerch Patterson,Jr. 20.78 19967. Cameron Bolton 20.82 20148. Eugene Thomas 20.84 19709. Daryl Curry 20.90 198310. Nduka Awazie 20.93 2002

400 meters Time Year1. Clement Chukwu 44.79 19992. Chuck Wilson 45.57 19913. Nduka Awazie 45.65 20014. Tyler Brown 46.02/45.74* 20145. Stan Vinson 46.14 19756. Carl Johnson 46.28 19887. Mike Calhoun 46.38 19828. Fabian Rollins 46.50 19989. Brycen Spratling 46.65 201110. Erik Frederick 46.68 1984

(*45.74 was during Junior World Championships)

400-meter Hurdles Time Year1. Jeff Dils 50.08 19792. Eric Alejandro 50.51 20083. Carl Johnson 50.76 19874. Jeff Elam 51.04 20165. Jim Grant 51.14 19706. Darrel Bob 51.16 19907. Bill Cartwright 51.44 19718. Brian Chadwick 51.47 19909. Francy Louis 51.52 200010. Glen Williams 51.56 1986

800 meters Time Year1. Earl Jones 1:43.74 19842. Paul McMullen 1:46.48 19953. Tommy Asinga 1:46.74 19924. Mark Dailey 1:46.77 19905. Greg Rhymer 1:46.98 19946. Bradford Horton 1:48.01 19887. Erik Henriksen 1:48.01 19828. Grzegorz Kalinowski 1:48.48 20149. Brandon Jiles 1:48.46 200410. Stan Vinson 1:48.72 1975

1,500 meters Time Year1. Paul McMullen 3:38.74 19952. Earl Jones 3:40.64 19833. P.J. Osika 3:41.39 19874. Grzegorz Kalinowski 3:41.80 20145. Ben Reese 3:41.87 19976. Boaz Cheboiywo 3:42.61 20037. Erik Henriksen 3:42.88 19838. Steve Reighard 3:43.63 19839. Dan Shamiyeh 3:43.71 198410. Maurice Weaver 3:44.04 1980

3,000 Steeplechase Time Year1. Jordan Desilets 8:24.62 20042. Mark Smith 8:29.73 19863. Corey Nowitzke 8:34.42 20074. Josh Karanja 8:37.20 20075. Willy Fink 8:40.60 20166. Steve Reighard 8:41.50 19837. Mark Brosnan 8:47.31 19888. David Brent 8:47.93 20099. Scott Millis 8:50.29 198210. Clint Verran 8:51.53 1998

5,000 meters Time Year1. Boaz Cheboiywo 13:29.77 20032. Gordon Minty 13:40.94 19723. Willy Fink 13:43.06 20164. Jordan Desilets 13:52.71 20045. Don Shamiyeh 13:55.28 19846. Terefe Ejigu 14:00.00 20117. Gavin Thompson 14:03.75 20038. Mark Smith 14:04.44 19839. Csaba Matko 14:06.89 201610. Dominic Middleton 14:07.14 1993

10,000 meters Time Year1. Boaz Cheboiywo 27:46.47 20032. Gordon Minty 28:20.94 19723. Dave Smith 28:48.94 19764. Don Johns 28:50.48 19885. Willy Fink 29:04.92 20166. Gavin Thompson 29:07.00 20047. Dave Ellis 29:20.04 19698. Nick Raymond 29:30.06 20169. Mark Smith 29:30.73 198410. Blake McDowell 29:34.07 2000

High Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. James Nieto 7-04.50 2.25m 982. Anthony Abbott 7-02.25 2.19m 863. Xavier Clais 7-01.25 2.17m 094. Tim Doyen 7-01.00 2.16m 785. Steve Elliott 7-00.00 2.13m 796. Chuck Clay 7-00.00 2.13m 837. Adam Kring 7-00.00 2.13m 258. Gerrade Pettus 6-11.00 2.11m 759. Mike Morgan 6-10.75 2.10m 8810. Tom Hughes 6-10.75 2.10m 8811. Aaron Benton 6-10.75 2.10m 14

Pole Vault Mark Metric Yr.1. Max Babits 17-06.50 5.35m 142. Mark Smith 17-05.00 5.31m 913. Jim Lotan 17-02.25 5.24m 834. Jason Oldham 17-01.00 5.20m 885. Tony Bonacci 16-08.00 5.08m 936. Joe Tesner 16-07.50 5.07m 127. Wes Teeple 16-06.00 5.03m 788. Joe Grassman 16-06.00 5.03m 919. Randle Lynn 16-05.25 5.01m 0410. Bill Barrett 16-04.00 4.98m 68

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Long Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. Victor Nembhard 25-05.50 7.76m 992. James Chikwe 25-03.50 7.71m 973. Brian Benn 25-02.00 7.67m 914. Tony Barton 25-00.50 7.63m 915. Therm Kirkland 25-00.50 7.63m 716. Donald Scott 24-10.50 7.58m 157. Edouard Joliveau 24-09.75 7.56m 068. Clarence Chapman 24-08.00 7.52m 759. Gerald Rasool 24-07.75 7.51m 9910. Tyler Brown 24-07.25 7.50m 16

Triple Jump Mark Metric Yr.1. Donald Scott 55-02.75 16.83m 152. Juris Vaskans 52-02.00 15.90m 993. Terry Beauford 50-10.00 15.49m 854. Stan Vinson 50-06.50 15.40m 735. Anthony McClendon 50-06.00 15.39m 906. Will Harber 50-04.50 15.35m 927. Cliff Larkins 50-01.75 15.28m 718. Everett Goodson 50-00.75 15.26m 959. Kauko Ketolainen 50-00.75 15.26m 6910. Steve Banks 50-00.00 15.24m 83

Shot Put Mark Metric Yr.1. Dave Adamek 62-02.50 18.96m 072. Okechukwu Ezjuka 60-04.00 18.39m 003. Clark Wilson 59-11.75 18.28m 054. Gerald Gersham 59-11.00 18.26m 095. Matt Pinter 58-01.75 17.72m 076. Keith Williams 57-10.25 17.63m 157. Travis Harris 56-04.00 17.17m 158. Quinn Levering 55-08.00 16.96m 169. Andrew Meyer 55-04.75 16.88m 1110. Jeremy Lingenfelter 55-03.50 16.85m 00

Discus Mark Metric Yr.1. Clark Wilson 185-09 56.60m 052. Matt Pinter 172-02 52.49m 073. Marc Keast 171-02 52.18m 034. Ron Duncan 167-01 50.93m 745. Bob Higgins 165-05 50.42m 826. Dave Seaborne 165-02.50 50.35m 987. Dave Adamek 162-00 49.38m 058. Ernie Demarse 161-11 49.05m 789. John Mitroka 161-10 49.04m 8010. Gerald Gersham 160-11 49.06m 09

Hammer Throw Mark Metric Yr.1. Keith Williams 210-11 64.28m 162. Anthony Jones 205-03.00 62.56m 163. Dave Adamek 187-09.50 57.24m 064. Matt Pinter 184093 56.16m 055. Jason Masterson 182-09 55.70m 906. Damon Page 181-11 55.44m 017. Marc Keast 180-07 55.04m 038. Barry Summers 180-04.50 54.98m 809. Bryan Slykhouse 180-02 54.93m 0510. Andrew Wentz 178-07 54.43m 15

Javelin Mark Metric Yr.1. Derek Ziegenfuss 221-03.50 67.44m 162. Bill Kouvolo 220-00 67.06m 703. Wirt Gilliam 212-05 64.75m 864. Damon Page 209-02 63.76m 005. Darwin Scott 207-00 63.09m 826. Solomon Simmons 205-10 62.73m 147. Terry Beauford 202-03 61.65m 858. Bruce Ritter 198-03 60.48m 759. Dave Phillips 193-07 59.00m 8310. Yusef Dibbles 192-11 58.80m 94

Decathlon Points Year1. Solomon Simmons 7936 20162. Morris Ellis 7510 19903. Gary Bastien 7476 19804. Sam Sheffer 7069 19995. Levi Selvig 7066 20156. Dave Stewart 6828 19997. Ron DeVries 6822 19728. Dave Gravender 6707 19809. Kevin Lanier 6681 200910. Kyle Cooley 6561 1984

400-meter Relay1. K. Snead, C. Bolton, M. Williams, P. Delgado

39.95 152. C. Bolton, J. Elam, C. Scott, T. Brown

39.98 143. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson

40.11 894. W. Boyd, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson

40.16 885. E. Williams, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey

40.17 776. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith

40.26 877. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, J. Duran

40.27 898. B. McDuffie, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith

40.30 869. D.Benjamin, E.Respress, G.Davis, R. Santana

40.31 9210. J. Mayo, F. Rollins, J. Chavis, G. Rasool

40.32 99

800-meter Relay1. B. Ray, H. Mitchell, K. Delor,R. Bailey

1:23.74 782. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson

1:23.80 883. M. Spaulding, C. Chukwu, J. Chavis, F. Rollins

1:23.84 984. B. Ray, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey

1:24.24 775. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith

1:24.51 876. J. Mayo, J. Chavis, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu

1:24.57 997. D. Benjamin, K. Lawson, D. Owens, T. Patterson

1:24.70 948. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson

1:24.74 899. B. McDuffie, D. Witherspoon, W. Jenkins, J. Smith

1:24.76 8610. G. Rasool, A. Morton, J. Mayo, O. Olatunji

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1,600-meter Relay1. C. Wilson, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson

3:04.73 882. J. Elam, C. Bolton, M. Waynes, T. Brown

3:05.83 143. M. Calhoun, J. Codrington, D. Beasley, E. Jones

3:06.04 834. M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton, C. Johnson, E. Jones

3:06.14 855. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, M. Williams, C. Wilson

3:07.12 896. M. Williams, J. Elam, C. Bolton, J. Ervin

3:07.53 157. J. Chavis, J. Barylski, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu

3:08.33 998. M. Calhoun, C. Johnson, D. Beasley, E. Jones

3:08.37 859. W. Jenkins, B. Horton, H. Harden, C. Johnson

3:08.71 8710. M. Calhoun, E. Frederick, D. Beasley, E. Jones

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3,200-meter RelayE. Henriksen, S. VanLoton, C. Lezovich, E. Jones 7:15.39 83P.Kerbey, P.McMullen, G.Rhymer, T. Asinga 7:20.31 93C. Lowe,P. McMullen, G. Rhymer, T. Asinga 7:21.70 94C. Lowe, J. Boothroyd, G. Rhymer, P. McMullen 7:22.47 95P. Kerbey, B. London, J. Mifsud, M. Dailey 7:23.85 90R. Tremblay, F. Wells, W. Seiler, E. Nesbitt 7:25.04 70J. Codrington, D. Beasley, B. Horton, E. Jones 7:25.55 84D. Jackson, N. Grignon, B. Reese, K. Stokes 7:25.68 97J. Codrington, D. Beasley, P. Osika, B. Horton 7:25.96 84B. London, C. Wilson, T. Asinga, M. Dailey 7:26.58 91

6,400-meter RelayM. Helms, E. Grabowski, M. Weaver, R. Jones 16:11.17 78C. Lezovich, S. Reighard, D. Shamiyeh, E. Henriksen 16:14.06 83S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty 16:18.04 74G. Rhymer, C. Warren, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 16:20.15 94D. Hubbard, N. Ellis, J. Deren, M. Weaver 16:22.24 76J. Wojtala, E. Grabowski, J. Deren, M. Weaver 16:25.54 77G. Rhymer, D. Middleton, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 16:29.07 95S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty 16:33.14 74P. Kerbey, G. Rodriguez, D. Liedel, S. Hippen 16:34.21 89J. Thomas, E. Grabowski, B. Williams, J. Deren 16:34.21 75


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1932 440 yd IH Eugene Beatty NCAA Division I Outdoor1959 120 yd HH Hayes Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor1959 220 yd LH Hayes Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor1967 1000 yd Terry Norman NAIA Indoor1967 2 mile relay Ray Pihlaja, Randy Hillman NAIA Indoor John Daniel, Terry Norman1968 1000 yd Eric Nesbitt NAIA Indoor1968 110m HH Jerry Cerulla NAIA Outdoor1968 5000m Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor1969 60-yd HH Bill Tipton NAIA Indoor1969 1000 yd Eric Nesbitt NAIA Indoor1969 600 yd Pat Bynoe NAIA Indoor1969 2 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Indoor1969 2 mile relay Glenn Dusek, Fred LaPlante NAIA Indoor Floyd Wells, Wayne Seiler 1969 3 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor1970 Javelin Bill Kouvolo NCAA Divsion II1970 120 yd HH Bill Tipton NCAA Division II1970 Hammer John Smiley NAIA Outdoor1971 Mile Wayne Seiler NCAA Division II Outdoor1971 3 mile Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor1971 6 mile Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor1971 3 mile Gordon Minty NAIA Outdoor1971 6 mile Dave Ellis NAIA Outdoor1972 10000m Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor1972 5000m Gordon Minty NCAA Division II Outdoor1972 Mile Relay Ian Hall, Bill Cartwright NCAA Division II Outdoor Gary Collins, Stan Vinson 1974 600 yd Stan Vinson NCAA Division I Indoor1975 60 yd Hasely Crawford NCAA Division I Indoor1975 600 yd Stan Vinson NCAA Division I Indoor1975 100 yd Hasely Crawford NCAA Division I Outdoor1984 DMR Joe Codrington, Eric Frederick NCAA Division I Indoor Dan Shamiyeh, Earl Jones1985 800m Earl Jones NCAA Division I Indoor1985 800m Earl Jones NCAA Division I Outdoor1993 3200m Relay Carl Lowe, Paul McMullen NCAA Division I Indoor Greg Rhymer, Tommy Asinga1999 400m Clement Chukwu NCAA Division I Outdoor2002 10000 Boaz Cheboiywo NCAA Division I Outdoor2004 Steeplechase Jordan Desilets NCAA Division I Outdoor

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Year Event(s) Name Country Site Medal 1960 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Rome, Italy Bronze1964 110 m HH Hayes Jones USA Tokyo Japan Gold1968 5,000 m/10,000 m Dave Ellis Canada Mexico City, Mexico 1972 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Munich, Germany 1972 110 m HH Tony Nelson Canada Munich, Germany1976 100 m/200 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Montreal, Canada Gold/ 1980 100 m Hasely Crawford Trinidad & Tobago Moscow, Russia 1984 100 m Hasely Crawfod Trinidad & Tobago Los Angeles, Calif. 1984 800 m Earl Jones** USA Los Angeles, Calif. Bronze1988 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Seoul, Korea1992 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Barcelona, Spain 1996 1500 m Paul McMullen USA Atlanta, Ga.1996 800 m Tommy Asinga Suriname Atlanta, Ga. 1996 800 m/4 x 400 m relay Greg Rhymer British Virgin Islands Atlanta, Ga. 1996 400 m Clement Chukwu NIgeria Atlanta, Ga. 2000 4 x 400 m relay Clement Chukwu*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold2000 4 x 400 m relay Nduka Awazie*** Nigeria Sydney, Australia Gold2000 400 m/4 x 100 m relay Fabian Rollins Barbados Sydney, Australia2004 High Jump Jamie Nieto USA Athens, Greece2012 High Jump Jamie Nieto**** USA London England 2012 110 m HH Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico London, England2016 400m Hurdles Eric Alejandro Puerto Rico Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

**Jones won the U.S. Olympic Trials in American record time (1:43.74)

***Due to USA vacating the Gold in the 4 x 400 m relay, Chukwu and Awazie were upgraded from Silver to Gold for Nigeria

****Nieto won the U.S. Olympic Trials en route to his trip to London

Alejandro (left) and Nieto (right) at the 2012 London Olympic Games

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NCAA Division I1928 Leroy Potter Mile1932 Rha Arnold 440 yd Dash Eugene Beatty 440 yd Hurdles1933 Ray Lowry Pole Vault1934 Ray Lowry Pole Vault Billy Zepp Indoor 2-mile1941 Whitney Hlad 120 yd High Hurdles1942 Tom Quinn Mile1955 Duane Root 120 yd High Hurdles1959 Hayes Jones 110 yd High Hurdles, 220 yd Low Hurdles1960 Mauri Jormakka 3000m Steeplechase1966 Bill Barrett Pole Vault George Mason Indoor 880 yd1971 Jim Grant Indoor 440 yd Gordon Minty 5,000m Wayne Seiler Indoor 1000 yd1972 Gary Collins Indoor Mile Ron DeVries Decathlon Ian Hall Indoor Mile Gordon Minty 10,000m Willie Sims Indoor Mile Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd, Indoor Mile1974 Ron DeVries Indoor 2-mile Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd1975 Hasely Crawford Indoor 60 yd, 100 yd Jim Deren Indoor Mile Dave Smith Indoor 3-mile Stan Vinson Indoor 600 yd1976 Mike Arnold Indoor DMR Dave Burkhart Indoor DMR Jim Deren Indoor DMR Jeff Dils Indoor DMR1978 Craig Gully Indoor 2-mile Roger Jones Indoor 2-mile Maurice Weaver Indoor 2-mile Jerry Wojtala Indoor 2-mile1979 Gary Bastien Decathlon Jeff Dils Indoor 440 yd, 600 yd, 400m Hurdles Craig Gully Indoor DMR Roger Jones Indoor DMR Billy Ray Indoor DMR Maurice Weaver Indoor DMR1980 Gary Bastien Decathlon1982 Mike Calhoun Indoor DMR Erik Henriksen Indoor DMR Chris Lezovich Indoor DMR Dan Shamiyeh Indoor DMR1983 Erik Henriksen Indoor 2-mile Earl Jones Indoor 2-mile Chris Lezovich Indoor 2-mile Steve Vanloton Indoor 2-mile1984 Joseph Codrington Indoor DMR Erik Frederick Indoor DMR Earl Jones Indoor DMR Dan Shamiyeh Indoor DMR1985 Earl Jones Indoor800m,800m, 1500m1988 Don Johns 10,000m Dazel Jules 4x400m Willie Jenkins 4x400m Carl Johnson 4x400m Chuck Wilson 4x400m1989 Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Morris Ellis Decathlon John Griffiths Indoor 800m, 4x800m Paul Kerbey Indoor 4x800m Jeff Mifsud Indoor 4x800m

1990 Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Dazel Jules Indoor 200m1991 Tommy Asinga 800m Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Chuck Wilson Indoor 400m, 400m1992 Dominic Middleton Indoor 5,000m1993 Tommy Asinga Indoor 4x800m, 800m Carl Lowe Indoor 4x800m Paul McMullen Indoor 4x800m, 1500m Greg Rhymer Indoor 4x800m1994 Tommy Asinga Indoor DMR, 800m Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Carl Lowe Indoor DMR Paul McMullen 1500m, Indoor DMR, Indoor Mile Greg Rhymer Indoor 800m, 800m1995 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Jeff Beyst Indoor DMR Paul McMullen Indoor DMR, Mile, 1500m Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR1996 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR, 200m Ben Reese Indoor DMR Kealoha Stokes Indoor DMR1997 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m Mike Franko Indoor DMR Derrick Jackson Indoor DMR Ben Reese Indoor DMR, 1500m Fabian Rollins Indoor DMR, 400m1998 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump, High Jump Fabian Rollins Indoor 400m David Seaborne Indoor Weight Throw1999 Clement Chukwu Indoor 200m, 400m Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump2000 Ben Reese Indoor Mile2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 10,000m Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase2003 Boaz Cheboiywo Indoor 3000m, 5000m Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase2004 Jordan Desilets Indoor mile, 3000m Steeplechase2005 Gavin Thompson 10,000m2006 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase2007 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase2009 Josh Karanja 3000m Steeplechase2010 Curtis Vollmar Indoor DMR Akeem Forde Indoor DMR Blake Figgins Indoor DMR David Brent Indoor DMR2014 Max Babits Pole Vault Tyler Brown* 4x400m Cameron Bolton* 4x400m Jeff Elam* 4x400m Grzegorz Kalinowski* 1500m Donald Scott Triple Jump Mason Waynes * 4x400m2015 Donald Scott Triple Jump Tyler Brown* 400m Anthony Jones* Weight Throw2016 Anthony Jones Weight Throw Willy Fink* 3000m Solomon Simmons Decathlon

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NCAA Division II 1965 Terry Norman Mile1966 Bill Barrett Pole Vault George Mason 800m, 4x400m Tony Mifsud 10,000m1969 Jim Bilsborrow 10,000m John Grayson Hammer Bill Kouvolo Javelin Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase1970 Ron DeVries Decathlon Jim Grant 4x100m, 4x400m Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase Keith Swanston 4x100m Eugene Thomas 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles1971 Gordon Minty 5000m, 10,000m Wayne Seiler Mile1972 Bill Cartwright 400m Intermediate Hurdle, 4x400m Gary Collins 800m, 4x400m Hasely Crawford 4x100m Ron DeVries Decathlon Ron Duncan Discus Dennis Gilham 4x100m Ian Hall 400m, 4x400m Tom Hollander 10,000m Thermond Kirkland Triple Jump Fred LaPlante 1500m Gordon Minty 5000m, 10,000m Tony Nelson 110m High Hurdles Garrade Pettus High Jump Bob Sampson 1500m Keith Swanston 4x100m Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles Stan Vinson 400m, 4x400m

1967 Bill Barrett Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault Larry Briskner Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault John Daniel Indoor 4x800m Randy Hilman Indoor 4x800m Tony Mifsud Indoor 2-mile Terry Norman Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, 4x800m Ray Pihlaia Indoor4x800m1968 Don Baker Indoor Pole Vault Charlton Baldwin Indoor 2-mile Bill Barrett Pole Vault Pat Bynoe Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m John Carroll Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, 4x800m Jerry Cerulla 110m High Hurdles Glenn Dusek Indoor 4x400m Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, 10,000m Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m Randy Hilman Indoor 4x800m, 1000 yd Homer Hinchliff Indoor High Jump, Pole Vault Ryan Locke Indoor 800m, 4x400m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Ralph Stephenson Indoor 4x400m, 400m Intermediate Hurdles Bill Tipton 110m High Hurdles Jim Wicker, Sr. Indoor 4x400m

1969 Bob Anderson Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m Charlton Baldwin Indoor Mile Pat Bynoe Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m Dave Campbell Indoor 2-mile, 3000m Steeplechase Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m 10,000m Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m John Grayson Hammer Homer Hinchliff Indoor High Jump Bob Lynn Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Wayne Seiler Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m, 800m John Smiley Hammer Keith Swanston Indoor 60 yd, Long Jump Eugene Thomas Indoor 4x400m Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, 4x400m Roger Tremblay Indoor 800m, 4x800m1970 Pat Bynoe 4x400m Dave Campbell Indoor mile, 3000m Steeplechase John Carroll Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, 10,000m Jim Grant Indoor 4x400m, 400m, 400m Intermediate Hur- dles, 4x100m, 4x400m John Grayson Hammer Ian Hall Indoor 400m, 4x400m, 400m, 4x400m, 4x100m Thermond Kirkland Long Jump, 4x100m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd, 800m Al Ruffner 3000m Steeplechase Wayne Seiler Indoor Mile, 4x800m John Smiley Hammer Keith Swanston Indoor Long Jump Eugene Thomas 100m, 4x100m, 4x400m Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, 4x400m, 110m High Hur- dles, 4x400m Floyd Wells Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m1971 Dave Campbell Indoor Mile Bill Cartwright 4x400m Gary Collins Indoor 4x400m, 800m, 4x400m Ron DeVries Indoor High Jump, Decathlon Dave Ellis Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, 10,000m John Grayson Hammer Ian Hall Indoor 4x400m, 400m, 4x400m Fred LaPlante Indoor 800m, 4x800m Cliff Larkins Triple Jump Gordon Minty Mile, 5000m Eric Nesbitt Indoor 1000 yd Bob Sampson Indoor 800m, 4x800m Wayne Seiler Indoor Mile, 4x800m, mile, 4x400m John Smiley Hammer Eugene Thomas Indoor 4x400m, 400m Bill Tipton Indoor 60 yd High Hurdles, 4x400m, 110m High Hur- dles Floyd Wells Indoor mile, 4x800m 1972 Marvin Lynch Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m

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These are the five Eastern Michigan University athletes that have posted a mile time in less than four minutes while running for the Green and White. Boaz Cheboiywo, Jordan Desilets and Gavin Thompson were each coached by current Head Coach John Goodridge in their tenure at EMU. Paul McMullen and Ben Reese were each

coached by EMU Hall of Fame member Bob Parks.

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easTeRn MiChiGan univeRsiTyWhere We’re Located

Eastern Michigan University is located in historic Ypsilanti, about 10 miles east of Ann Arbor, 40 miles west of Detroit and just 20 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport. It is an area rich in academic, research, technological and recreational resources. The University also has sites in Livonia, Jackson, Traverse City, Flint, Detroit and Monroe. EMU’s 800 plus-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jog-ging trails and has 122 buildings throughout the academic and athletic campuses. Eagle Crest – Eastern Michigan’s conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake.Ypsilanti plays a leading role in industry and education. The city and the University have forged close ties that have lasted more than 160 years.

What Makes Us Unique In 1849, the Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Michigan formally paved the way for the establishment of Michigan State Normal School, with the exclusive purposes of instructing persons in the art of teaching; providing a good common school education; and giving instruction in the mechanic arts, husbandry, agricultural chemistry and the laws of the United States. Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a Uni-versity, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The university currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University’s Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Educa-tion; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan’s exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses, a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners, and several Michigan Teachers of the Year. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education.

Our Students With nearly 23,000 students, EMU provides a rich learning environment for the campus community. The University currently has approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Our students represent 45 states and 93 foreign countries. Of undergraduate students, 72 percent are full-time and 57 percent are women. The most popular majors are education, business, social sciences and history, science and engineering, English, and the health professions. EMU’s undergraduate population is approximately 65 percent white; 21 percent black; 2 percent international; 2.5 percent Asian-American; 2 percent Hispanic, 0.5 percent Native-American, and 7 percent not answered (i.e. elected not to respond to this inquiry). Eastern Michigan offers a number of special academic programs to help students succeed. These include the Honors College; the Holman Success Center; distance learning; accelerated format programs; online, weekend and evening programs and courses; American Humanics certification; Study Abroad Tours; a specialized master’s degree program for corporations offered onsite; a double master’s degree; online technologies for education and training. With more than 200 academic and social organizations, an extensive intramural sports program, 21 NCAA Division I-A sports and numerous cultural activities from which to choose, EMU students have diverse opportunities to become involved in campus life. Students’ on-campus housing choices range from traditional dormitory-style rooms to apartments and include living/learning center options.

Faculty/Staff Eastern Michigan University employs nearly 700 full-time faculty and 1,000 staff members. Ninety-four percent of EMU professors have doctoral de-grees or terminal degrees in their field. The student to faculty ratio is 19:1. Faculty work closely with students, and many involve students in their research. Recently, the University celebrated its 30th annual Undergraduate Symposium; a benchmark program for undergradu-ate research.

Community Outreach Eastern Michigan is making an impact nationally by channeling its academic research as a means of solving real world problems. EMU currently has 14 research institutes and centers that focus on com-munity building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small busi-ness development, geospatial education, textiles, export assistance and product development. EMU is well-known for merging theory and practice for the benefit of the community. Applied research leads to new knowledge, new jobs and new business. Annually, the university receives about $15 million in revenues for sponsored research and community service activities.

The Alumni Association Representing more than 142,000 alumni and friends, the Alumni Association sponsors social and service-related programs for more than 20 geographically-based and special-interest alumni chapters.

EMU’s Economic Impact Since its founding in 1849, Eastern Michigan has provided quality services to the residents of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, the State of Michigan and other states and nations. EMU’s total impact on the Michigan economy of an estimated $3.7 billion annually reflects a return of more than $42 for each dollar received from the state. The University’s total impact on the Michigan economy results in a contribution of $166 million in state tax revenue. Thus, EMU’s impact on state government tax revenue is $1.87 in taxes for each dollar received from the state.

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eduCaTiOn fiRsTMission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is com-mitted to excellence in teaching through traditional and innovative approaches, the extension of knowledge through basic and applied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of na-tional leadership in the preparation of teach-ers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doc-

toral programs. We strive to provide a student-focused learning environment that enhances the lives of students and positively impacts the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundaries to the wider community through service initiatives, and public and private partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, national and international opportunities and challenges.

Our History Founded in 1849, when the state of Michigan was just 12 years old, Michigan State Normal School was designated by the state legislature as the first institution to educate teachers to serve the public schools. The University thus began, somewhat humbly, as the sixth teacher education institution in the nation. A campus that today comprises more than 800 acres was once a four-acre plot with one building and two programs of study – a classical course and an English Course. The school’s name changed several times – to Michigan State Normal College in 1899; to Eastern Michigan College in 1956; and finally to Eastern Michigan University in 1959. During its first 100 years, the institution certified thousands of teachers and developed the broad-based curricula that ultimately prepared it for university status. Within that new university, three colleges emerged: Education, Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School. The University has since expanded three more times, adding the College of Business in 1964, the College of Health and Human Services in 1975, and the College of Technology in 1980. More recently ,Eastern Michigan has developed Extended Programs and numerous community-focused institutes. The university has enhanced its learning environment through structural initiatives during the past several years. Recent construction includes the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998), the Convocation Center (1998), the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998), the John W. Porter College of Education Building (1999), the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building (2000), the Vil-lage residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

March 28, 1849: State Legislature passed Act No. 138 entitled “An Act to Establish a State Normal School.”

Oct. 5, 1852: Official dedication of Michigan State Normal School.

March 29, 1853: Michigan State Normal School opens, offering two programs of study, a “classical course” and an “English course.”

1854: Michigan State Normal School holds first commence-ment, with three graduates.

Sept. 1881: The student newspaper, The Normal News, is founded as a monthly.

1890: MSNS is the first Michigan institution to establish a department of geography.

Oct. 22, 1896: Theodore Roosevelt visits Michigan State Normal School.

Sept. 15, 1897: The student newspaper is renamed The Normal College News, published twice a month.

1897: MSNS is the first U.S. teacher’s college to become a four-year institution.

April 28, 1899: Michigan State Normal School is renamed Michigan State Normal College.

1900: Student athletes unofficially adopt the nickname Normalites. Athletes could wear either a “Y” for Ypsilanti or an “N” for Normal.

1915: MSNC is the first U.S. teacher’s college to establish training for teachers of the disabled.

Oct. 24, 1929: Athletic teams are named the Hurons.

July 1, 1956: Michigan State Normal College becomes Eastern Michigan College.

July 6, 1956: The student newspaper is renamed The Eastern Echo, a weekly publication.

June 1, 1959: Eastern Michigan College is renamed Eastern Michigan University.

1959: The College of Education is established.

1959: The College of Arts and Sciences is established.

Oct. 13, 1960: Senator John F. Kennedy visits Eastern Michi-gan University

1964: The College of Business is established.

1975: The College of Health and Human Services is estab-lished.

1980: The College of Technology is established.

1990: Eastern Michigan University begins the first phase of a $213-million investment in campus renovations.

Jan. 30, 1991: The Board of Regents approve changing the Huron name and logo.

May 22, 1991: Board of Regents approve new EMU logo and nickname - the Eagles.

Sept. 9, 1994: The mascot “Swoop” is officially adopted.

Nov. 28, 1995: Groundbreaking for the Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 30, 1996: President Bill Clinton visits EMU to present a speech on women in the business community.

Sept. 20, 1997: A “beaming ceremony” is hosted to celebrate construction of the new Convocation Center.

June 1, 1998: The official opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library is held.

Oct. 9, 1998: Official dedication of the Bruce T. Halle Library takes place.

Jan. 1, 1999: Eastern Michigan University begins a year-long celebration of its sesquicentennial.

May 2000: President Bill Clinton delivers the commence-ment address at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Sept. 21, 2004: A ground breaking Ceremony is held for the New $37.5-million EMU Student Center.

May 14, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin is appointed the 22nd president of EMU by a unanimous vote of the EMU Board of Regents.

July 7, 2008: Dr. Susan Martin begins her role as EMU President.

July 7, 2015: Dr. Susan Martin departs EMU exactly seven years after she began serving as President at Eastern.

July 1, 2016: James M. Smith is appointed the 23rd Presi-dent of EMU.

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Fast FactsFounded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal SchoolEnrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in MichiganUndergraduates: 17,780Graduates: 3,854Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% maleMichigan residents: 92 percentPresident: James M. SmithBoard of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governorFaculty: 683 full timeFaculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percentStudent/Faculty Ratio: 17:1New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3New Freshmen Average ACT: 22New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programsDoctoral programs: 4Campus Size: 880 acresAthletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A)NCAA Conference: Mid-American ConferenceMascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White

2015-16 Tuition and Fees*In-sate and Ohio, 30 credit hours: $9,178Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: $24,622Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: $8,900*subject to change

The City of Ypsilanti Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal, a permanent settlement was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff’s Grove. A separate com-munity a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name “Ypsilanti”, after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a hero in the Greek War of Independence. Woodruff’s Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829, and the two communities eventually merged. Henry Ford and the automotive industry came to Ypsilanti in the 1930s and beautiful Ford Lake was created to generate hydroelectric power for the manufacturing plants. During World War II, Ypsilanti became home to the Willow Run Bomber Plant, a factory that would employ 100,000 work-ers.

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Facilities Our 803-acre campus of scenic flora and wooded areas includes 18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and has 128 buildings, the Lake House and Rynearson Stadium located on the south side of Huron River. Eagle Crest – our conference center, golf course and resort – is located on the banks of nearby Ford Lake. Most recent additions include the Terrestrial and Aquatic Research Facility (1998); the Convocation Center (1998); the Bruce T. Halle Library (1998); the John W. Porter Building, housing the College of Educa-tion (1999); the environmentally sustainable Everett L. Marshall Building, housing the College of Health and Human Services (2000); the renovation of Boone Hall (2000), housing our Extended Programs offices; and The Village (2001), a spacious, apartment-style residence facility. There are currently 11 residence halls and three apartment complexes with 583 units housing more than 4,000 students. The EMU Student Center also opened in November of 2006.

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The Bruce T. halle liBrary The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrat-ing traditional print with emerging electronic sources. The 218,000-square-foot facility has 520 computer workstations, 300,000 volumes of open-shelf books, 800,000 volumes in an automated retrieval collection, 3,000 network connection ports, a 100-seat auditorium with seats wired for laptop computers, a 70-seat teleconferencing room, a 130-station computing commons with six learning labs (electronic classrooms), a distance learning lab, a television studio, the Paradox Cafe, individual and group study areas, and self-direction stations.

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The eMu STudenT cenTer Since Nov. 6, 2006, EMU Student Center has become the new vibrant hub of activity on EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti, MI. In fact, in April 2007, it was voted the “Best Place to Hang Between Classes” by Eastern Echo readers. From the wide range of eatery choices to the fireplace lounges, there’s so much more in between: EMU Bookstore, Chase Bank, wireless Internet access, a 24/7 computer lab, two art galleries, meeting/conference/banquet rooms, a dining room stage, and an auditorium for movies, live performances and guest lectures. Additionally, students will find many EMU student services, programs and organization offices all under one roof. When you view it altogether, EMU Student Center lives up to its slogan: Centered on You!

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Dr. James M. Smith is the 23rd president of Eastern Michigan University. He began his duties July 1, 2016. Before coming to EMU, Smith served as president of Northern State University (NSU) in Aberdeen, South Dakota since June 2009. For the past seven years (2008-2015), NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate public institutions in the Midwest. He has been an active fundraiser and was instrumental in helping NSU obtain the largest donation in its history, a $15 million gift. Another NSU success was collaborating with the University of Jinan, in Jinan, China, to develop the first and only Confucius Institute in the Dakotas. The Confucius Institute has a specific three-part focus dedicated to

the teaching of Chinese language, culture, and business practices. In addition to the traditional start-up funding provided, he was able to gain local and regional support of nearly $500,000 to launch the initiative. Smith, 60, who grew up near Columbus, Ohio, in Washington Court House, knew early on he wanted to be a teacher. He always had admired teachers and enjoyed school. He became an elementary and middle school teacher after earning his Bachelor of

Science degree in Elementary Education, from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1979. He would go on to earn a Master of Education, Educational Administration, from Xavier University in Cincinnati and a Doctor

of Philosophy, Educational Leadership, from Miami University. Over the next 28 years, he served as an elementary school principal, a teaching fellow and assistant professor at Miami, director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals at Butler University in Indianapolis, and director of the Educational Leadership Program and coordinator of doctoral studies at West Texas A&M University. Smith was also vice president for Economic Development at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, before heading to NSU. Smith’s wife, Dr. Connie Ruhl-Smith, has an impressive resume of her own. She has been a teacher, author and administrator, and has done extensive work in student retention and student academic support, introduction of international partnerships, and much more.

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Dennis BeagenDennis Beagen was appointed by Governor Snyder in December 2014 to replace Floyd Clack, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. He currently serves as vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Student Affairs Com-mittee. Beagen was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Upon graduation from high school in 1963, he enrolled at Eastern Michigan University. He received his undergraduate degree from EMU in three years majoring in speech-communication with a minor in business management. After receiving his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, he was admitted to graduate school at the University of Michigan while serving as a graduate teaching assistant at EMU. While serving as graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Speech & Dramatic Arts, Beagen volunteered to coach EMU students competing in intercollegiate forensics and debate. After completion of his MA degree from the University of Michigan in the summer of 1967, he was hired at EMU as a full-time instructor of speech, and assistant coach for the EMU Forensic/Debate team. He then enrolled at Wayne State University, and completed all course work for his doctoral program. In 1970, Beagen

was appointed director of the EMU Forensic program. A position he held until 1981. During his tenure as director of forensics, EMU students achieved eight national team championships, four top speaker in the nation titles, and 27 individual national champion-ships. In the summer of 1981, he was appointed administrative head of the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts. He served in that role for more than three decades. During his tenure as department head for CMTA, Beagen also was appointed to interim administrative positions as associate provost for Academic Affairs, and dean of Continuing Education. Beagen was also appointed to numerous special assignments and task forces, including numerous EMU negotiating teams (faculty, profes-sional technical, and clerical); chair of the 2005 President Search Committee; special assistant to the Provost for the Campaign for Scholars, and the recent Comprehensive Campaign; and chair of the Planning Committee for EMU’s prestigious Undergraduate Research Symposium. He is the recipient of the EMU Alumni Association’s Teaching Excellence Award, and the Dr. John Porter Dis-tinguished Service Award. In 2003 he received the Institutional Values Award for Team Excellence (Undergraduate Symposium). He was also the recipient of the 2011 Presidential Award for Faculty and Staff Leadership in Advancement. After more than 45 years of service, Dennis Beagen was granted emeritus faculty/administrative status from the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts and Eastern Michigan University.

James F. Stapleton Jim Stapleton was appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm in January of 2007 to replace Karen Valvo. Stapleton was reappointed by Governor Granholm in January 2009 to his own eight-year term that expires December 31, 2016. Stapleton is President and CEO of B&R Consultants. From 2001 through July of 2004 (while continuing to fully own and operate B&R), Stapleton assumed the responsibilities of Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the Detroit Tigers, making him (for a good majority of his tenure) the highest ranking African-American within the business operations of a Major League Baseball franchise. In July of 2004, Stapleton left Major League Baseball to partici-pate in a group that, in June of 2005, purchased the Minnesota Vikings. He is the former president of the Think Twice Foundation, an organization comprised of African and Jewish American Com-munity Leaders that raised more than $1 million and provided more than 200 units of new and/or refurbished housing for Detroit residents. He is also a past chairman of the Detroit Chapter of the Urban League. Stapleton has also served on several profit and not-for-profit boards, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Wayne State University’s Shiffman Medical Library Board of Visitors,

Ontario Michigan Rail, and the Board of Directors of Detroit Commerce Bank. He currently serves on the Personnel and Compensa-tion Committee and is chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee.

Mike Morris, Chair Mike Morris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Gary Hawks, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of American Electric Power (AEP). From 1997 to 2003, Morris was chairman, president and CEO of Northeast Utilities System. Before joining Northeast Utilities, he was president and CEO of Consumers Energy, principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, and president of CMS Market-ing, Services and Trading. He was previously president of Colorado Interstate Gas Co. and executive vice president of marketing, transportation and gas supply for ANR Pipeline Co., both subsidiaries of El Paso Energy. Morris was the founder and president of ANR Gathering Co., one of the first gas marketing companies in the United States. Morris is past chairman of the Edison Electric Institute, Institute of Nuclear Power Operations and Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited. He also serves on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Board, the National Governors Association’s Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hart-ford Financial Services Group, Inc. Morris graduated from Eastern Michigan University with both

bachelors and masters degrees in biology. He served on the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1997-2004. He is currently serving a second term through 2018. In 1995 he received the university’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. During his graduate years, he was commander of the ROTC Brigade. Morris received a law degree, cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law and is a member of the Michigan Bar Association. He previously served as chair of the Finance, Audit and Investment Committee, vice chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Personnel and Compensation Committee, and vice chair of the Board. He currently serves as a member of the Education Achievement Authority and the EMU Audit Committee.

Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D.Beth Fitzsimmons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Beth Fitzsim-mons was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in February 2011 to replace Mohamed Okdie. She is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2016. She serves as chair of the Student Affairs committee. Dr. Fitzsimmons founded Information Strategists, LLC, in 1987, a company that provides informa-tion services for high tech companies. Clients include scientists, engineers, marketing specialists and executives of major U.S. corporations. She earned a degree in Chemistry from Simmons Col-lege, an MLS from the University of Albany and in 2001 she earned her doctorate in Public Policy specializing in Information Policy from George Mason University. From 2003-2008, she was appoint-ed by the President and chaired the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). From 1996-1999, Dr. Fitzsimmons was involved with several projects at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to that, she was associated with CENDI; an Executive Branch interagency working group composed of the scientific and technical (STI) managers from the Departments of Commerce, Energy, Defense, Health and Human Services, and NASA. Dr. Fitzsimmons served as the

information specialist for 10 years at Aerodyne Research, Inc., and also has served as the Chairman of the Depository Library Coun-cil to the U.S. Public Printer (1993-94) and received the Public Printer’s Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Fitzsimmons has served on the Advisory Board of the School of Library and Information Science (SILS) at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), on the Advisory Board of the College of Computing and Information (CCI) at the University of Albany and was appointed to the Knowledge Trust. A member of the American Chemical Society for over 25 years, she has served on the ACS Committee of Patent and Related Matters (CPRM) for five years. Locally, she has served as President of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor (2010-11), on the Boards of the Ann Arbor YMCA, University of Michigan Libraries, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. She has served as chair of the Educational Policies Committee, chair of the Student Affairs Committee, and currently is chair of the Finance and Investment Committee, Vice Chair of Educational Policies and a member of the Personnel and Compensation Committee.

Michael Hawks Michael Hawks was appointed by Governor Snyder in February 2011 to replace Phil Incarnati, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. He serves as chair of the Athletic Affairs committee and a member of the Joint Oversight committee, and chairmen of the Eagle Administrative Services Board. He previously served as Vice Chair of Finance and Audit. Hawks was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Ypsilanti Township. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School where he excelled in football and received a full athletic-scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. Hawks earned a varsity letter as a true freshman and went on to be the team’s starting Noseguard the next three seasons. While at EMU, he earned a BA in Business Administration and subsequently earned a MA in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. After completing his Higher Education, he served as Chief of Staff for the Major-ity Floor Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and on the Staff of the Speaker of the House. He currently serves as a director of Governmental Consultant Services Inc. (GCSI) in Lansing, Michigan. GCSI is a multi-client Lobbying firm that is consistently recognized as Michigan’s number

one rated firm. Hawks individually has consistently been voted among the 10 best lobbyists in the state by independent political surveys of Capitol insiders.

James Webb James Webb was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2012 to replace the vacated seat of Thomas Sidlik. He is appointed for a term expiring December 2020. Webb received an A.A. in Business Administration from College of the Sequoias in 1968, a B.B.A. in Management from Eastern Michigan University in 1971, and an M.B.A. in Finance from EMU in 1976. Webb worked for the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company from 1971 to 1974 as a Property Underwriter, from 1974 to 1976 he worked as a Corporate Insurance Analyst for Masco Corporation, he was an Assis-tant Insurance Manager for The Budd Company, and from 1977 to 1981 he worked as an Assistant Risk Manager for Republic Steel Corp. Webb is currently the Chairman of Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Michigan. In addition to his work experience, Webb has been very active in the EMU community. In 1988 he received the Alumnus Achievement Award, and in 1989 he was Chair of the Campaign for Champions. He was an original member of the Foundation Board, served as treasurer from 1993 to 1995, vice chair from 1995 to 1997, chair from 1997 to 1999, and in 1999 he became an Emeritus

member. He received the Dr. John W. Porter Distinguished Service Award in 1992, was a member of the President Search Commit-tee in 2005, Ethos week Supporter from 2007 to 2012 as well as Ethos Week Speaker in 2007, and was on the College of Business Dean Search Committee in 2012. Webb has also been involved in numerous Not-for-Profit activities. He is a member of the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Hills Police Benevolent Association, Michigan Property & Casualty Association, and was a Director of the Detroit Athletic Club. He is also active in Rainbow Connection (Brooks Patterson’s Charity Grants Wishes for Terminally Ill Children) and the City of Cleveland/Operation Improvement Task Force. In addition to the Not-for-Profit activities, he is involved in the Boards of FDI Insurance Limited (Ireland) and FCE Reinsurance Limited (Ireland). Regent Webb is currently the EMU Foundation Board of Trustees representative and is a member of the Joint Oversight Committee, the Eagle Administrative Services Board, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of Finance and Investment and Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs.

Mary Treder Lang, Vice ChairMary Treder Lang was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2012 to fill the seat vacated by former Chairman, Roy Wilbanks, with a term ending in December of 2020. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Marketing from the University of Dayton, Treder Lang began her career at KPMG, located in Detroit where she specialized in fi-nancial institutions, non-for-profits and mergers, and acquisitions. Following her time at KPMG, she spent five years in various management positions at SBC/Ameritech. She spent considerable time in the Computer Security District and became a recognized computer security expert amongst the Bell Operating Companies. She ultimately left SBC/Ameritech to establish a new Midwest Office for LINX Technologies, assuming the position of North American (NA) Sales Director. LINX Technologies was acquired by Mosler, Inc. and there she held various senior management positions providing coverage throughout North America. After her time spent with Mosler, Inc, she began working for Siemens, Inc. where she held various positions ranging from NA Sales Director, Sales Manager, and District Manager (first woman), to lastly becoming the Senior Executive-Government for Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. She eventually transitioned her career to Accretive Solutions where she

was a Business Development Manager and later joined Baker Tilly in Michigan as Director of Business Development. She currently owns her own CPA firm, Mary Treder Lang, CPA. Mary Treder Lang has held many different leadership positions throughout the years. Her positions have ranged from senior level positions with employers, to executive positions on Board of Directors, to vol-untary Treasurer for many organizations. She is active in the Michigan Women’s Foundation as a Power of 100 Women Leadership Advisory Cabinet Member, Women’s Forum and the East Side Club. In September, 2011 she was appointed by Governor Rick Sny-der to the Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Blue Ribbon Panel. In October, 2012 she received the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Emerging Leader Award given by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) for the first time in the State of Michigan. In addition, she is active in her community as a member of the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Rotary Club, the Mother’s Club for Grosse Pointe South High School, the League of Women Voters, the Grosse Pointe Chamber, the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Detroit Economic Club, a Volunteer Council Member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Past Commodore of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and a Board member of the MACPA. She is also active in philanthropic efforts for the March of Dimes, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Cancer Society and Michigan Women’s Foundation. Regent Treder Lang is currently Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Personnel and Compensation Commit-tee, Vice Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee and Student Affairs Committee. In addition, she serves on the Education Achievement Authority Board. She is former vice chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee and former chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michi-gan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the gov-ernor.

“Other institutions of higher education established by law having authority to grant baccalaureate degrees shall each be governed by a board of control which shall be a body corporate. The board shall have general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all ex-penditures from the institution’s funds. It shall, as often as necessary, elect a president of the institution under its supervision. He shall be the principal executive officer of the institution and be ex-officio a member of the board without the right to vote. The board may elect one of its members or may designate the president to preside at board meet-ings. Each board of control shall consist of eight members who shall hold office for terms of eight years, not more than two of which shall expire in the same year, and who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Vacancies shall be filled in like manner.”

-- Michigan Constitution of 1963 (ratified 1964), Article 8

Michael Hawks

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Dennis Beagen

Mary Treder Lang Vice Chair

Mike MorrisChair

James Webb

James F. Stapleton

Michelle CrummMichelle Crumm was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in December 2014 to replace Francine Parker, whose term expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2022. She serves as chair of Educational Policies committee, and serves as Founder/CEO of Present Value executive coaching company. As a high energy, serial entrepreneur, Michelle is accomplished in helping lead-ership teams develop and implement strategy. As co-founder and chief business officer of Adaptive Materials, Inc., Michelle’s leadership was instrumental in helping the fuel cell company transition from start-up to second stage, fast-growing advanced manufacturing company. Grown and built in to a successful fuel cell manufacturing company, Adaptive Materials, Inc. was acquired by defense industry giant Ultra Electronics in 2011. Since that time, Michelle has actively participated in many other start-ups as a founder and/or investor and currently has ownership is many local companies. Widely recognized for her leadership, Michelle was named “Executive of the Year” from Ann Arbor.com, “Most Influential Women” by Crain’s Detroit Business, and one of Enterprising Women’s “Wom-en of the Year.” She was also awarded the prestigious title “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and

Young. During her 12 years leading Adaptive Materials, Adaptive Materials was recognized for its dynamic growth with Ann Arbor SPARK FastTrack, Inc. 5,000, and Inc. 100 Energy Company awards. As a dynamic community participant, Michelle serves on the Board of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan. She is the Vice Chair for the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, Chair of the Capital Campaign for Arbor Hospice, and Chair of the Capital Campaign and former Chair of the Board for Emerson Schools. She is an enthusiastic participant of Women’s President Organization and Women in Public Policy. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Michelle spent nearly five years at Kellogg Company. During her tenure at Kellogg, she was able to accelerate her career with experiences in internal audit, investor relations, and procurement. In addition to Kellogg Company, Michelle has served as an accountant at an automotive supplier and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license while work-ing as an auditor with Plante and Moran. Michelle earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University and a master of business administration degree from University of Michigan.

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Heather Lyke is in her fourth year at Eastern Michigan University having been named EMU’s Vice President/Director of Athletics on July 1, 2013. Lyke has more than 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration - 15 of which were at The Ohio State University. The 13th athletic director in Eastern Michigan history, Lyke is the first woman to hold the full-time AD position at EMU. “I am honored and excited to be named the Director of Athletics at Eastern Michigan University,” said Lyke at her hiring press conference. “Eastern Michigan has a rich history of athletic success and academic achievement. I look forward to being part of the continued success as we help shape the next generation of leaders and achieve even greater accomplishments.” Under Lyke’s leadership, the EMU athletics department has thrived, compiling a total of 13 MAC Team Champion-ships and 70 individual MAC titles. Concurrent to athletic excellence, the Green and White have seen remarkable academic achievement by its student-athletes during Lyke’s tenure. The overall student-athlete graduation success rate (GSR) has climbed to 81 percent, the highest all-time in department history. Additionally, the average cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 3.252, while 69 percent of student-athletes maintain a 3.0 GPA or better. In terms of department culture, Lyke and her staff developed a “blue print” which illustrates who the department is and the six core values that guide daily decisions. Those six pillars are: integrity always, powered by passion, student-athlete 365, impact people, inspired to innovate, and expect to win. In regards to revenue generation and fundraising, the department has posted a 42 percent increase in revenue in terms of multi-media rights, licensing, Adidas, Pepsi, and game day revenues. Furthermore, over the past three years fundraising has grown 51 percent which represents the Eagles Pride annual fund, major gifts, and football and men’s basketball premium seating. She has overseen three key facility improvement projects at EMU during her tenure including: the installation of a new gray football field in 2014 that was recognized as the second-best field in the country by an

online fan vote by USA Today; the addition of soccer bleachers in the fall of 2014; and the opening a new boathouse on Ford Lake for the rowing team in the spring of 2015. She has also renegotiated a seven-year apparel contract with adidas, while coming to terms with IMG to manage EMU’s multimedia and corporate sponsorships. Lyke was also critical in the creation of the Eagles Pride annual fundraising arm for the department that is dedicated to providing financial support to more than 500 student-athletes in 21 sports. In 2014-15, an internal staff campaign to reach 100 percent giving participation as the department went ‘All In’. In 2014-15, EMU Athletics also held the inaugural Ypsi Awards at the Convocation Center that honored the top athletic, citizenship, and academic achievements by EMU student-athletes. Her first year was quite successful, as the Eagles won three conference team cham-pionships and 24 individual MAC titles in track and swimming. EMU also produced 64 All-MAC student-athletes to go along with 41 Academic All-MAC honorees. For its success on the field, in the class-room and in the community, Lyke was awarded with the MAC’s highest honor, the Cartwright Award for the first time in school history. Lyke did not stop there as her second year has been a success as well. Most recently, EMU was awarded with the MAC’s Jacoby Trophy, which represents the top women’s athletic program in the conference. The Eagles earned the honor for the first time in the 33-year history of this prestigious award. EMU’s previous best finish was third in the 1990-91, 2001-02, 2010-11 and 2013-

14 seasons. The Green and White piled up four team MAC championships, while 74 student-athletes earned All-MAC honors and 145 were named Academic All-MAC award winners. EMU saw 12 of its student-athletes earn MAC Dis-tinguished Student-Athlete awards and three Capitol One Academic All-America award winners. With 11 consecutive semesters of a grade point average of better than 3.0, the Department of Athletics continued its run of outstanding performance in the classroom. The Winter 2015 semester saw EMU student-athletes combine for a 3.259 grade point average, the best in school history. More than 70 percent of EMU’s student-athletes completed their coursework with a cumulative GPA of better than 3.0. All of the Eagles’ 21 sports have multi-year Academic Progress Rates (APR) of 940 or above with the volleyball team posting a perfect 1000 single-year rate in the latest report for the 2013-14 year. As well, eight teams equaled or exceeded their best multi-year score since the APR

began in 2004-05. All 21 of EMU’s teams were comfort-ably above the NCAA’s minimum score of 900 to receive scholarship limitations or postseason bans. Meanwhile, the women’s swimming & diving and volleyball programs at Eastern Michigan posted the highest APR scores in the Mid-American Conference. When Lyke arrived on campus, the overall student-athlete federal graduation rate was 64%. It is now 77% for student-athletes which is yet another academic record for the department. During her tenure at EMU she has also been a part of numerous committees including serving as the chair of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and the 2015 Washtenaw County Heart Walk. She was also elected to the board of the National Association of Col-legiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA). At OSU, she was a member of the athletic department’s executive team and was responsible for the assessment, design and development of the department’s strategic plan. She directly oversaw 10 of OSU’s 36 athletic pro-grams and managed/supervised 31 full-time coaches and staff. She also had oversight over all facets of the athletic councils involving budget oversight, revenue generation and facilities as well as the golf course operations. Addi-tionally, she supervised the sport performance division of the department, which includes the strength and condi-tioning coaches, athletic training staff and sports medicine staff. In 2013, she developed the first ever student-athlete internship program within the Department of Athletics. On a national level, Lyke was active within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference committee structure as a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee and Big Ten Sports Management Committee and previously served on the NCAA Softball Rules Committee and the NCAA Amateurism Committee. Her previous roles at OSU included associate athletic director for sport administration (2002-12) and associate athletic director for sport administration, compliance and camp operations (1998-02). Prior to Ohio State, Lyke was at the University of Cincinnati for two years, serving as the assistant athletic director for compliance as well as the senior woman administrator. Lyke began her athletics administrative career at the NCAA national office as an intern in the enforcement and student-athlete reinstatement department. Lyke also has worked for the Big Ten Network as a color analyst for softball games. Lyke grew up in Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of Michigan on a softball scholarship. While at U-M, she was a four-year letter winner as a first baseman, two-time team captain, Big Ten champion and Academic All-Big Ten honoree as a member of its softball team. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from University of Michigan and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995. Lyke and her husband, David Catalano, have three children, Elle, Sophie and Eli.

THE HEATHER LYKE FILEName: Heather LykeBorn: Canton, OhioHigh School: Glen Oak H.S. - Graduated in 1988College: University of Michigan - Bachelor’s degree in education - 1992 University of Akron Law School - Juris Doctorate - 1995Family: Husband, David Catalano; Children, Elle, Sophie and Eli

COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCEYEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE 2013-Pres. Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics2013 Ohio State University Senior Associate AD2009-12 Big Ten Network Softball Color Analyst2002-12 Ohio State University Associate AD/Sport Administration 1998-02 Ohio State University Associate AD/ Sport Administration, Compliance and Camp Operations1996-98 University of Cincinnati Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA 1995-96 National Collegiate Athletic Association Enforcement Intern1989-92 University of Michigan Four-year letterwinner in softball

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1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports

Champion2014-15Baseball

1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007Football

1987Men’s Basketball1988, ’91, ’96, ’98

Women’s Basketball2004, 2012

Men’s Cross Country1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000,

2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Women’s Cross Country2015

Men’s Golf2007, 2008

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001,

2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015Women’s Outdoor Track & Field

1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016

Men’s Indoor Track & Field1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002,

2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013Women’s Indoor Track & Field

1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016Men’s Swimming and Diving

1978, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96,

’98, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013,

2015, 2016Women’s Gymnastics

2007, 2016Women’s Swimming and Diving

2006, 2007Women’s Tennis

1998, 2001Women’s Soccer1999, 2003, 2013

Softball2007

Wrestling1996

EMU’s MAC Championships

1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field

1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field1970 - NAIA Baseball

1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country

EMU National Championships

EMU Athletic Directors Through the YearsWilbur Bowen - 1903-28

Joseph McCulloch 1931-47Elton Rynearson 1948-63Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66

F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76

Alex Agase - 1977-82Paul Shoults - 1982-86Gene Smith - 1986-93Tim Weiser - 1993-97

Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99Dr. David Diles - 1999-05

Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13

Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - April 2013-July 2013Heather Lyke - 2013-Present

Female Athletic Directors in the FBSSandy Barbour - Penn State

Kathy Beauregard - Western MichiganJennifer Cohen - Washington

Lynn Hickey - Texas-San AntonioTina Kunzer-Murphy - UNLV

Heather Lyke - Eastern MichiganJudy Rose - Charlotte

Debbie Yow - North Carolina State

1970 – NAIA Men’s Swimming and Diving 1970 – NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field

1970 – NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field 1969 – NAIA Men’s Swimming and Diving 1969 – NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field 1968 – NAIA Men’s Swimming and Diving

1967 – NAIA Men’s Cross Country 1966 – NAIA Men’s Cross Country

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Jennifer Brown is in her second year as the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role, Brown will be based in the Convocation Center athletic training facility and responsible for the daily sports medicine operation for EMU’s 21 varsity sports programs. She will supervise four assistant athletic trainers, numerous graduate and student athletic trainers,

and also have primary responsibilities with the school’s football team. Brown arrived in Ypsilanti following an 11-year tenure in the Northwestern University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Trainer. At NU, Brown worked directly with the Wildcats’ football team. While in Evanston, Brown was a member of the University’s Alcohol and Other Drug Collaborative Team and Biennial Review Committee as well as being a key

stakeholder in the NU AOD policy revision last year. She has been active in professional organizations at the state, district, and national levels, most recently serving as the Planning Committee Chair for the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Symposium. Brown has also presented at numerous sports medicine conferences. Prior to the return to her alma mater, Brown served as an athletic trainer at the University of Colorado (2000-01), the University of Nebraska at Omaha (2001-03) and Northern Illinois University (2003-04). A native of Machesney Park, Ill., Brown graduated from Northwestern in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in human development and psychological services before going on to earn her master’s degree in fitness and wellness management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2003. She is a NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer, licensed athletic trainer in Illinois, Michigan and Nebraska, and is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Jennifer BrownAssociate Athletic Director/Sports Medicine

Joey Aliota recently finished his first year as Marketing Coordinator for the Eastern Michi-gan University athletics department. Aliota joined EMU in the fall of 2015 after spending one season at the University of Oregon as the Marketing & Promotions Assistant. While at Oregon, Aliota was in charge of the daily management of all marketing and pro-motional efforts, including developing and executing marketing plans and promotions,

while also serving as a game day producer. Additionally, he implemented ticket sales strategies, oversaw in-game sponsor fulfillment, and managed the budget.

Joey AliotaMarketing Coordinator

Before joining the Ducks, he held the same position at the University of Tulsa. There, Aliota developed and executed marketing plans for the women’s soccer, women’s basketball, and softball teams. He also played a role in developing promotional strategies for the football and men’s basketball programs. The Oconomowoc, Wis. native is a 2013 graduate of the University of Wyoming, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and was a student-athlete on the football team.

Sean Conaty is in hia first year as assistant sports performance coach at Eastern Michigan University. At EMU, Conaty will work directly with the men’s and women’s basketball, vol-leyball and women’s golf programs. Conaty joins the Eagles sports performance staff after serving as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Christopher Newport in Newport News, Va. While at CNU, Conaty was in charge of all aspects of strength and condi-

tioning with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s soccer, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s tennis, and assisted with football. Prior to CNU, Conaty held an internship and then strength and condi-tioning coaching assistant position for his first stint at EMU during the 2014 season. Before his joining the EMU strength and conditioning staff, Conaty served

Sean ContayAssistant Sports Performance Coach

as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Springfield College, in Springfield, Mass. Prior to his graduate assistantship, Conaty held several strength & conditioning internship positions including stops with the Buffalo Bills, Merrimack College, East Carolina University and IMG Academy. The Monticello, N.Y. native received his Master’s degree in strength & conditioning from Springfield College 2016, after earning his Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from East Carolina in 2012. Conaty is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and a Certified Strength and Con-ditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition as well as Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified. Conaty also holds certifications through USA Weight-lifting, USA Track & Field, and Functional Movement Systems.

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Bryan Fink is in his third year as the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Eastern Michigan Univer-sity. Fink joined the EMU Sports Performance staff in 2013-14 after serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University. Fink ran the strength and condition-ing efforts for Briar Cliff from 2011-14. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based

institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff’s football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment. Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each

Bryan FinkCo-Sports Performance Director

athletic team, including the Stars’ summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience coaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique. On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men’s basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administra-tion in 2009, before garnering a master’s degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.

Fred Hale is in his third year as the Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Eastern Michigan University. Hale joined the EMU Sports Performance staff after serving as a sports performance coach at Power Train Sports Institute for one year. Prior to his time at Power Train Sports Institute, Hale was an intern for the Buffalo Bills before spending a year with the

University of Tennessee, working primarily with the football, baseball and track and field teams. Hale attended Mercyhurst University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science in 2011. The 26-year-old went on to earn his master’s in exercise science in 2012 from Mercyhurst

Fred HaleCo-Sports Performance Director

while working with the rowing team. In the 2011-12 season, the row-ing team won the Dad Vail Regatta, which is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States. He is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) under the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). A native of Mentor, Ohio, Hale was a three-sport athlete par-ticipating in football, wrestling and track and field while garnering all-state honors in football and wrestling at Mentor High School. Hale went on to play football and wrestle at Mercyhurst University where he earned all-conference and All-American honors.

Becky Demeduk is in her second year as the Eagles Pride Fund Director for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. In her role as the Eagles Pride Fund Director she will lead efforts in the development of an annual giving program to support all EMU stu-dent-athletes and directly assist head coaches in sport specific fundraising efforts. Demeduk will also play a lead role in athletics events and donor stewardship.

Demeduk comes to Ypsilanti following an eight-month tenure as the

Becky DemedukEagles Pride Fund Director

finance assistant on a US Senatorial Campaign which raised more than 10 million dollars. Prior to her stint with the US Senatorial Campaign, the Almont, Mich. native spent five years at Oxford Academy of Dance and Performing Arts and Amber’s Dance Academy. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Demeduk spent five years as the Annual Giving Supervisor and two years as a graduate assistant in the athletics marketing department. Demeduk graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a degree in interpersonal and public communication before earning her master’s degree in sport administration from CMU in 2009.

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Chris Hoppe is in his sixth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and his third as the Senior As-sociate Athletic Director for Administration. In his role Hoppe serves as the sport admin-istrator for baseball, rowing, soccer, swim-ming, tennis and volleyball. He also oversees the equipment, sports medicine, and sports performance staffs. The 37-year-old Hoppe earned two de-

grees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently work-ing on a third. He completed his undergraduate degree, with honors, in English literature in 2000 and earned his Juris Doctorate in the spring of 2003. Hoppe has also been working on a Ph.D in postsecondary educa-tion and leadership at UW.

Chris HoppeSenior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

A native of Rhinelander, Wisc., Hoppe began his professional career as a court commissioner for Oneida and Vilas County Circuit Courts in 2003-04. Upon returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 for his Ph.D work, Hoppe began his career in collegiate athletics as an athletic compliance intern for the Badgers in 2005-06. In 2006, Hoppe joined the San Diego State University Aztecs as a student-athlete eligibility/student services coordinator. From San Diego State, Hoppe was named the Assistant Athletics Director for compliance and sport supervisor at Robert Morris Univer-sity in 2008, a post he held until joining EMU as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance in the summer of 2011. He was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration in September 2013. Hoppe remains a member of the Wisconsin State Bar Association.

Ben Herman is in his second year as the Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations for the EMU athletic department. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Herman worked as the Assistant Director for Athletic Equipment Services at San Diego State University where he was respon-sible for budgeting, purchasing, and issuing athletic equipment for baseball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, swimming, water polo, tennis and golf. Herman was also responsible for a staff of employees and students workers while developing updated policies and procedures for the equipment room. During his tenure at SDSU, Herman helped guide

the transition to ACS, an inventory system for tracking equipment and apparel. Her-man’s other duties included: coordinating logos and branding for team and staff apparel, fitting athletes with helmets, shoulder pads and footwear, as well as manag-ing school contracts with athletic equipment vendors. During the spring semesters, Herman enjoyed his time collaborating with Head Coach Tony Gwynn and the SDSU baseball program, managing the team’s Nike promotional budget and designing in-novative custom uniforms.

Ben HermanAssistant Athletic Director/Equipment Operations

Prior to his time at San Diego State, Herman did a two year stint as the Assistant Equipment Manager at the University of San Diego where his primary equipment responsibilities where related to football. While at USD, he coordinated a staff of student workers in executing equipment operations and stadium set up for the team’s practices, home contests and road trips. A 2006 graduate of the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociol-ogy, Herman spent three years as a student equipment manager for the Buckeyes where he helped organize and distribute equipment and apparel for OSU’s 36 varsity sports, while also assisting the football equipment staff in preparation for practice, games and yearly bowl trips. Upon graduation from Ohio State, Herman served as the Assistant Equipment Manager at SDSU for one year before doing a full season internship with the San Francisco 49ers, assisting the team with practice set up, laundry and preparation for home and road contests. Herman spent game days with the 49ers represent-ing the team as a member of the NFL blue crew, game ball staff. A certified member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Herman served as the 2013 AEMA District IX Chairperson and was an Assistant Coordinator for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif. A native of Toledo, Herman and his wife, Jamie, have one son, Oliver (3), and

Andrew Hensley is in his second year as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for the EMU athletic department.

Andrew HensleyAssistant Director of Facilities and Operations

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Sean Hostetter is in his fourth year full-time with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office serving as a graduate assistant before taking on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations in Jan. 2013. Hostetter’s responsibilities include the handling of all publicity and publications for the men’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams. In addition to those tasks, Hostetter

will coordinate the department’s social media efforts. Prior to coming to EMU, Hostetter spent the 2010-11 season as the As-sistant Sports Information Director at Brevard College in North Carolina. There he was the primary contact for the Tornados’ soccer, cross country, women’s basketball, softball, and track & field teams. He also was the ana-lyst on the men’s basketball radio broadcasts. A native of Livonia, Mich., Hostetter served as the Media Relations Intern for the Quad Cities River Bandits, then single-A affiliate of the St. Louis Car-

Sean HostetterAssistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

dinals in 2010. He was in charge of the organization of the press box, as well as distributing statistics to media, coaches, and broadcasters, and producing game notes for all media outlets. He also was a webmaster of the River Bandits website and a columnist for the Bandits’ monthly gameday program, “Play Ball.” Hostetter also served as one-of-three River Bandits radio broadcasters during the season. Additionally, Hostetter held the title of Broadcasting & Media Rela-tions Intern in the summer of 2009 while he worked for the Burlington Royals, the rookie-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. He was the solo radio broadcaster, while serving as the main media contact for the team. A 2009 graduate of Albion College, Hostetter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Political Science. While at Albion, he served as a sports information student assistant. Hostetter earned a Master of Science in Sport Management from Eastern Michi-gan in 2013. He currently resides in Farmington, Mich. and is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Garrett Hotchkiss is in his 10th year as an Academic Counselor for the athletic department at Eastern Michigan University. Hotchkiss joined the Student Athlete Support Services staff full time in 2007 after spending 2006 as a Compliance Assistant and Learning Specialist within the EMU athletic department. Hotchkiss is currently responsible for pro-

viding academic support and monitoring student-athletes academic progress in the sports of men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s track, gymnastics, and tennis.

Garrett HotchkissAcademic Counselor

The 38-year-old Hotchkiss earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in sports administration from Xavier University in 2005. Prior to his time here at EMU, Hotchkiss worked as a research assis-tant in the Government Affairs office in Washington D.C. for Corning Incorporated. He also worked as a game day operations coordinator at the University of Cincinnati and graduate assistant for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, during his time as a graduate student.

Matt Jakobsze is in his fourth year as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. At EMU, Jakobsze serves as a member of the athletic department’s Executive Staff. Jakob-sze directs and manages all operations associated with the Athletic Department’s Compliance Office, with responsibility for legislation, governance, and policy. Jakobsze serves as EMU’s liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference offices for NCAA rules interpretations and other matters. Jakobsze’s specific

duties include dealings with agents, and issues regarding amateurism, promotions, donation requests, financial aid, waivers, and investigations. Jakobsze joined Eastern Michigan after serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. In addi-tion, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services areas of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes’ personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.

Matt JakobszeAssociate Athletic Director/Compliance

Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office’s externship program while attending Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. A 2008 magna cum laude graduate of Dominican University, Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science and was a Northern Athletics Conference Scholar-Athlete. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men’s soccer team, and led the Stars to regular and conference tournament championships in 2006 and 2007, NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007, as well as to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was an editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law’s Sports & Entertain-ment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. He has published three articles, including an award winning comment discussing Major League Soccer, collective bargaining, and the antitrust implications of diverging ownership interests. In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National As-sociation for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is a member of the Sports Lawyers Association.

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Adam Martin is in his seventh year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Facilities department, and his fourth as the Director of Facilities and Operations. As the Director of Operations, Martin is responsible for the daily supervision of all athletic facilities at EMU including facility scheduling, maintenance and preparation, and assisting in the planning, management and execution of all athletic events, campus events

and external events. Martin hires, trains, and supervises all event manage-ment staff along with graduate assistants and student staff. He also assists with various capital, facility maintenance and renovation. Additionally, Martin also serves as the secondary liaison to all campus-operating units which include: physical plant, public safety, facility man-

Adam MartinDirector of Operations/Assistant Facilities Coordinator

agement, custodial, outside contractors and other various campus departments. Martin is also responsible for game management of NCAA Division I-A football, Division I-A men’s and women’s basketball and all other Olympic sports. He also assists in the coordination of athletic facilities scheduling with coaches and administration in accordance with depart-ment scheduling policies. A native of Albion, Mich., Martin was a four sport athlete as a member of the soccer, baseball, basketball and swimming and diving teams. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management in 2008 from Siena Heights University, playing soccer for the Saints before earn-ing his master’s degree from Eastern Michigan in 2009. Martin resides in Ypsilanti, Mich. with his wife, Tracy, and their daugh-ters, Natalie Marie and Peyton.

Mike Malach is in his 20th year as a member of the Eastern Michigan Uni-versity athletics department and his third as the as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Operations. In his role, Malach oversees the department’s budget and financial plan-ning, event management, facilities and game operations staff, IT services and is

the liaison to the Convocation Center. The 48-year-old Malach joined the EMU staff in September 1998 after a two-year stint as the athletics business manager at Southeast Missouri State University. He was responsible for the development and control of the entire athletics budget at Southeast Missouri and he assumed the same responsibilities at Eastern, as well as overseeing

Mike MalachSenior Associate Athletic Director/Finance and Operations

facilities and game operations. A 1990 graduate of Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., Malach went on to earn a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky Univer-sity in 1992. After completing his M.A., he joined the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as an assistant athletics director from 1992-95. Malach then became a systems engineer with Office Technology Company in March 1995 before moving to Cape Girardeau, Mo., as a member of the Southeast Missouri staff in January 1996. A native of Denmark, Wisc., Malach attended Denmark High School and was a member of the 1985 boys basketball team that won the Class B state championship. He also participated in baseball and football as a prep. Malach lives in Milan, Mich. with his wife, Joan, and their son, Brevin (19) and daughter, Elaina (11).

Erin Kido is in her third year as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. Kido came to EMU following a seven-year tenure in the Xavier University Athletics Department where she most recently served as the Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator. At Xavier, Kido was primarily responsible for coordinat-ing all facets of the Musketeers’ comprehensive athletics compliance program and overseeing all of the depart-ment’s student-athlete welfare priorities, including sports medicine, strength and conditioning, academic support

services, gender equity and diversity. She was the athletics department’s liaison to the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life and also served as the sport administrator for the baseball and men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. Kido is also extensively engaged in intercollegiate athletics nationally. She currently represents the Mid-American Conference on the NCAA Student-Athlete Experience Com-mittee, which has oversight responsibility of nonacademic operating bylaws that impact the overall student-athlete intercollegiate experience. She is also a member of the NCAA Degree Completion Consultants Task Force, which annually awards nearly $1 million in scholarships to

Erin Kido Senior Associate Athletic Director/Administration

former student-athletes who completed their eligibility, but did not complete graduation requirements. She was recently selected to serve as the chair of the MAC’s Infractions Committee. Kido previously served on the Board of Directors and the Legislation and Governance Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), NCAA Legislative Council, NCAA Recruiting and Athletics Personnel Issues Cabinet and NCAA Subcommittee for Legislative Relief. Prior to arriving at Xavier in 2007, Kido served as the Director of Compliance for the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics. While at Oklahoma, she played an integral role in building a strong, comprehensive compliance program that included broad-based rules education, as well as effective and efficient monitoring systems. In addition to her compliance experience at OU, Kido was the Compliance Graduate Assistant at The Ohio State University. She joined the Ohio State staff after serving as the Championships and Marketing Assistant with the West Coast Conference and working as a student assistant in the UCLA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. A native of San Jose, Calif., Kido graduated from UCLA in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science before going on to earn her master’s degree in sport and exercise management from Ohio State in 2005. Kido and her husband, Jared, have a daughter, Sydney.

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Dan McLean is in his third year as the Associate Ath-letic Director for Development for the Eastern Michigan University athletic department. McLean came to EMU after working as a Major Gifts Officer for the Mountain-eer Athletic Club at West Virginia University. McLean joined the Mountaineer Athletic Club staff in August 2012. He was responsible for secur-ing high-end annual gifts and funds for major capital projects, as well as endowing student-athlete scholar-ships. While working for the MAC, he was a part of a team raising more than $23 million annually for WVU

Athletics as a part of the $750 million “A State of Minds” campaign for West Virginia University. During his two years, McLean was accountable for more than $1.8 million in annual gift, major gift and planned giving revenue. A native of Canton, Mich., McLean went to WVU after spending two years at Fresno State, serving as the director of major gifts before ascending to the assistant athletic director for development position in July 2011. In that position, McLean managed the day-to-day operations of the Bulldog Foundation, including the annual fund, major

Dan McLean Associate Athletic Director/Development

gifts and sports clubs. McLean led fundraising efforts that raised more than $7 million annually for Fresno State Athletics as a part of the $200 million University “Campaign for Fresno State.” McLean previously served as an athletic development assistant at Fresno State from 2008-09. In between his different appointments at Fresno State, he served as the regional director of development at Oregon State University’s Beaver Athletic Student Fund from July 2009–Aug. 2010. While at OSU, McLean was involved with fundraising efforts that raised more than $10.5 million annually for OSU athletics. He also was directly responsible for implementing two new giving programs: “110% Beavers” and “Next Level Beavers,” which resulted in more than 1,400 donors increasing their donation and over 800 new donors generating upwards of $1.1 million in new revenue. McLean received his bachelor’s degree in applied arts from Central Michigan University in 2004 and his master’s degree in sport administration from Wayne State University in 2007. He and his wife, Lindsay, have three children, Moxon, Emilia, and Callen, and two dogs, Darby and Barksdale.

Tony Orlando is in his fourth year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University athletics department and the first as the as-sistant athletic director. Orlando joined EMU in August 2013 after working two seasons as the Director of Athletic Marketing and Promo-tions at Eastern Illinois University. The 30-year-old Orlando joined EIU in 2011. His duties included the coordination of

marketing and promotions for each of the Panthers’ 21 Division I athletic programs. He also was responsible for social media strategy, purchasing media-buys, organizing football tailgating and the oversight of the spirit squads, Panther Pack Kids Club and the Panther Nation student fan club. Prior to joining the Panthers, Orlando worked in minor league baseball

Tony Orlando Assistant Athletic Director /Marketing

for the AA affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, the Midland RockHounds. The RockHounds also owned a soccer club, the West Texas Sockers. As the director of game entertainment, presentation and promotions, he oversaw all aspects of the video board operation for both franchises, as well as the gameday management and promotions for each home event. He also played a role in the organizations branding/theme, which led to two all-time attendance records and a Franchise of the Year award in his three seasons with the ball club located in Midland, Texas. The Algonac, Mich. native is a graduate of Central Michigan Univer-sity, earning a bachelor’s degree in sport management and journalism in 2009. Orlando lives in Westland with his dog, Coconut.

Nate Miller is in his second year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Fa-cility Operations department, where he currently works as the Assistant Director of External Events & Operations. In that role, Miller is the primary contact for scheduling external rentals for events at EMU facilities. He also manages the daily operations at Bowen Field House

and Varsity Field, in addition to retaining a role with EMU game day and event operations. Miller has been working within the EMU Athletic Department for a number of years, assisting in event management and operations throughout both his undergraduate and graduate years at the uni-versity.

Nate MillerExternal Events & Operations

Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from EMU in 2010, in addition to his master’s degree in sport management in 2012. He currently resides in Riverview with his girlfriend, Ashley, and their son, Jack.

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Ann O’Sullivan is in her 14th year as an academic counselor for the athletics department at Eastern Michigan University. O’Sullivan joined the SASS staff after spending six years as an assistant coach for the EMU softball team. She is currently responsible for providing

academic support and monitoring student-athletes in the sports of men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and

Ann O’SullivanAcademic Counselor

volleyball. O’Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks managements with an emphasis in therapeutic recre-ation from Central Michigan University in 1987. She earned her master’s degree in sport management from EMU in 2011. While an undergrad at CMU, O’Sullivan helped CMU win two Mid-American Conference softball championships (1983 and 1986) and one league basketball title (1982-83). She played on CMU softball teams that qualified for three NCAA regional appearances.

Mari Rakijaš joined Eastern Michigan Uni-versity as the Assistant Compliance Director/Monitoring in July 2016. As a member of the compliance staff, Rakijaš will be responsible for initial, continuing, and transfer eligibil-ity, admissions, official and unofficial visits, camps and clinics, and other aspects of recruiting. Prior to joining Eastern Michigan Univer-

sity, Rakijaš spent the 2015-16 athletic season at the University of Michi-gan as a compliance services intern. While working at U-M, she worked extensively with JumpForward, completing tasks such as reviewing and approving practice logs, eligibility forms, official and unofficial visits, complimentary admissions, and contacts and evaluations.

Mari RakijašAssistant Director of Compliance

Before her one-year stint at to Michigan, Rakijaš interned at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. While at Johns Hopkins, Rakijaš helped compile data on university expenses, staff salaries, and sport participation to determine seasons of eligibility used. Before joining the collegiate ranks, Rakijaš worked for two years at various levels of the judicial system. She was an intern for Judge Nicholas Rattal in Upper Marlboro, Md. in 2013 before serving as law clerk for Namanny, Byrne & Owens in 2014. From there she went to Silverman, Thompson, Slutkins & White in Baltimore, Md. Rakijaš secured her undergraduate degree in international rela-tions and communications in 2012 from American University before picking up her juris doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015.

Dr. Michael Paciorek joined the Office of Compliance in January 2006 as Faculty Compli-ance Associate. Dr. Paciorek handles personnel, playing and practice seasons, monitoring, and is the primary contact for rules education of coaches, administrators, and student-athletes. Prior to joining the Athletics Depart-ment, Dr. Paciorek was a Professor of Physical Education in the EMU College of Health and Human Services for over 20 years.

Paciorek is a 1975 graduate of St. Bonaventure University where he earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education while also playing on the varsity baseball and ice hockey squads. He received a Master’s degree in adapted physical educa-tion from The George Washington University in 1977 and a Ph.D. from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in 1981. He taught adapted physical education in the Norfolk, VA Public Schools from 1976-1979. Paciorek is known for his work in the field of disability sport having served on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors for 12 years. He was

Dr. Michael PaciorekFaculty Compliance Associate

a member of the United States Disabled Sports Team that competed in the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. He has worked with the United States Olympic Committee as Co-Coordinator for disabled athlete participa-tion at the 1990 and 1991 U.S. Olympic Festivals. Additionally, he spent 14 years in the United States Army Reserves rising to the rank of Major. Paciorek has written extensively in professional journals and his book Disability Sport & Recreation is in its third edition. Since arriving at Eastern Michigan in 1981, Paciorek was the Physical Education Program Coordinator while teaching classes in adapted physical education, motor learning and development and disability sport. In 1999 he served as President of the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). He received the 1994 EMU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award and in 2000 he received the Eastern Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Award for Service. Paciorek and his wife Karen, a Professor of early Childhood Education at EMU, have two sons; Clark (31) and Clay (28).

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Katie Skinner is in her fourth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. Skinner had previ-ously been the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Anderson University (S.C.) for the 2012-13 athletic season. She will serve as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU women’s basketball

team, as well as the women’s tennis and women’s golf. teams The 29-year-old Skinner worked directly with the Trojans’ women’s soccer, men’s basketball and baseball teams along with sharing responsibilities for track, golf and cheerleading.

Katie SkinnerAssistant Athletic Trainer

She also served as an adjunct professor in the kinesiology department. A native of Stow, Ohio, Skinner is a 2010 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. Skinner went on to complete her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at EMU in 2012. While earning her degree, she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and women’s crew programs. Skinner is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Train-ers Association, and also holds a NATABOC athletic training license.

Dr. Edward Sidlow, a political sci-ence professor at Eastern Michigan University, was named faculty athletics representative in Aug. of 2013. In this position, Sidlow serves as a liaison between the university administra-tion and intercollegiate athletics, working to maintain the campus’ academic integrity and a balance between academics and ath-

letics for all student-athletes. He also represents EMU at Mid-American Conference and NCAA meetings and approves eligibility certifications, waivers and violations. A native of Detroit, Mich., Sidlow completed his bachelor’s degree in 1974 at Eastern Michigan. He earned his master’s degree from Ohio State University in 1977 and completed his doctorate degree at Ohio State in

Dr. Edward SidlowFaculty Athletic Representative

1979. During his 40-year career, he has served as an instructor or profes-sor at Ohio State (1975-78), Ohio Wesleyan University (1978), Arizona State University (1978-79), Miami University (1979-85), Northwestern University (1985-89), Loyola University Chicago (1989-95) and East-ern Michigan University (1995-present). He has published numerous articles and books, including: America at Odds, Freshman Orientation: House Style and Home Style, and Chal-lenging the Incumbent. His work has also appeared in such journals as Policy Studies Review, Journal of Law and Politics, Journal of General Education, Western Political Quarterly, News for Teachers of Political Science, and College Teaching. Sidlow, the recipient of numerous teaching awards throughout his career, is frequently called on by print and broadcast media for political commentary and analysis.

Karen Schiferl is in her first year as the Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services for the EMU athletic department.

In her new role, Schiferl will be part of the department’s executive staff with oversight of academic services for all of EMU’s 21 Division I sports. Schiferl will guide develop-ment and implementation of programs and services that support academic achievement and integrity as well as contribute to the personal growth and career develop-ment of EMU student-athletes. She will also serve as the department’s primary liaison for academic matters to multiple university entities including admissions, regis-

trar, provost, undergraduate studies, faculty, and academic advisors. Before coming to Ypsilanti, Schiferl had worked as the Associate Athletic Director for Aca-demic Services/SWA at Chicago State University since 2012. There, she managed all aspects of the Cougars’ athletic academic support program while serving as member of the depart-ment’s senior staff. Additionally, Schiferl had sport supervision over the women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s soccer, and golf programs. Prior to her arrival in the Windy City, she spent nine years (2003-12) at the University of Mississippi as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support. She oversaw all aspects of the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support for the Rebels, including directly advising the football and women’s golf teams.

Karen SchiferlAssociate Athletic Director / Student-Athlete Support Services

Before Ole Miss, Schiferl spent four years (1999-2003) as Senior Associate Director at the University of Maryland’s Academic Support and Career Development Office, working with several teams as well as serving as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator and SAAC advisor. Schiferl also served as Academic Coordinator in the athletic counseling offices at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University from 1997-99. She worked as a graduate intern in Indiana University’s Hoosier Athletic Academic Advising Office and served as a summer intern in the University of Florida’s Athletic Association’s Office of Student Life. Schiferl has served on a multitude of national and regional academic boards and has presented at academic conferences across the country. Currently, she is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), the National Academic Advis-ing Association (NACADA), and the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS). Schiferl has also received both the N4A’s Professional Promise Award and the Distinguished Service Award. Additionally, she worked on the editorial board for Houghlin-Mifflin’s Becoming a Master Student-Athlete and was a review team member for the NACADA monograph “Advising Student-Athletes: A Collaborative Approach”. Since 2007, she has served as an instructor for the online course, “Academic Reform and the Student-Athlete”, a joint venture of NACADA and the NCAA. Schiferl has done site visits to several Division I schools as one the N4A’s APR Consultants. Schiferl earned her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Afro-American Studies from Indiana University in 1987 and her master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from IU in 1991.

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Wayne Smith is in his eighth year as a full-time member of the Eastern Michi-gan University athletics department.

Smith joined the EMU staff as an under graduate in 2004-05 and was elevated to full-time in 2008.

Wayne SmithAssistant Equipment Manager

The 30-year-old Smith is responsible for the day-to-day equipment needs of the EMU’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and EMU’s Olympic sports teams. Smith is a member of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA). He married his wife, Kristal, on July 25, 2015.

Christian Spears is in his third year as the Deputy Direc-tor of Athletics for Eastern Michigan University. Spears arrived in Ypsilanti following a five-year tenure in the Northern Illinois University Athletics Department. A part of the the athletic department’s Executive Leadership Team, Spears oversees the External Division including development, marketing, corporate partner-ship efforts, fan experience and media relations. He also leads strategies to increase ticket sales, merchandise and other revenue streams. In addition, Spears assists with the administration of the football program and is

responsible for football scheduling. Before coming to EMU, Spears served as the Deputy Director of Athletics and as the sport administrator for the NIU football team. He also served as the acting director of athletics for nearly five months while NIU conducted a national search for their new Director of Athletics following the football team’s Orange Bowl appearance in 2013. While in DeKalb, Spears’ responsibilities included serving as the primary liaison between several campus units and Intercollegiate Athletics, including Academic Affairs and Student Affairs as well as the Office of General Counsel. Additionally, Spears directly supervised the following administrative areas for NIU: Aca-

Christian SpearsDeputy Director of Athletics

demics, Compliance, Life Skills, Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Football Operations and Equipment. Moreover, he coordinated the department’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR). He was also the sport AD for football, men’s basketball, baseball, cross country and track and field. In addition to his duties at Northern Illinois, Spears served as president of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) in 2012-13 and on the NAAC Board of Directors from 2008-14. Prior to joining NIU, Spears served for six years at Southern Illinois University, where he was the Assistant Athletic Director. Spears came to SIU in fall of 2003 from Harvard University. Spears began his career as a graduate student working in the athletic marketing office at Long Beach State University; he then served as the Big Ten Minority Intern for Ohio State University working in their athletic compliance office while he matriculated through the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State. Spears is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he majored in political science. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Long Beach State University in 1998 and he received his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law in 2002. Christian and his wife, Julia, have three children, Rainier, Kai and Skyla.

Greg Steiner is in his 15th year with the Eastern Michigan University Athletic Media Relations Office and his first as the Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations. From Dec. 2004 until Oct. 2012, he was the office’s assistant director before serving as the assistant athletic director from 2012-16 He serves as the primary contact for the football women’s basketball and golf teams, while aiding in game-day help with nearly all 21 sports. During his tenure in Ypsilanti, Steiner has directly promoted numerous Academic All-Americans,

worked with seven Mid-American Conference championship teams and instituted an aggressive approach to web development through a partnership with SIDEARM Sports to provide better online coverage of Eagle athletic events. Steiner also oversees the EMU-ESPN initiative and mobile production unit, in which EMU students receive valuable hands-on experience working with professional equipment and producing content for a national audience on ESPN3. In addition, he has worked as the play-by-play voice for radio and ESPN television broadcasts of EMU sporting events. In 2015, he took over as the host of the weekly 30-minute “All E Coaches Radio Show.” Well-known throughout the region, Steiner was part of the media relations staff at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional,

Greg Steiner Associate Athletic Director /Media Relations

the 2009 Final Four and the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional. Steiner has also overseen the statistics crew for the past eight MAC Football Championship games, nine MAC Basketball Tournaments and the previous 10 MAC Baseball Tournaments. The 35-year-old Steiner worked as a student athletic media relations director at Eastern Michigan for three years. A 2003 graduate of EMU, he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During his tenure as a student assistant, Steiner was responsible for the development of the athletics department Web site, as well as most of the of-fice’s publications. Steiner worked four years (2001-05) for WOHL television in Lima, Ohio, as videographer and co-host of “The Friday Night Frenzy” and “The Ottawa Oil Pre-Game Show,” a local high school sports show. He completed an internship at Bluffton University during the summer of 2002, where he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. A native of Bluffton, Ohio, Steiner graduated from Bluffton High School in 1999. He is a member of the College of Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Steiner and his wife, Cathy, live in Ypsilanti.

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Heidi Wegmueller is in her third year as the Gen-eral Manager of Eastern Michigan IMG Sports Marketing. Wegmueller arrived in Ypsilanti fol-lowing a short stay working with Badger Sports Properties at the University of Wisconsin.She had previous experience at the Division I level having worked at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs (2012) and the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

(2013-14). Before joining the college ranks, Wegmueller worked for The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America for eight years. During her first four years (2003-07), Wegmueller was a Public Relations Coordinator, planning and organizing the public and media relations efforts for The PGA’s high-profile

Heidi WegmuellerGeneral Manager - IMG College/EMU

public relations campaigns, initiatives and events. From 2007-11, she was a Senior Account Executive that managed the day-to-day relation-ships, activation strategy and execution for the world’s largest working sports organization’s most prestigious and valued partners. Wegmueller earned her bachelor’s degree in sports management and communications from the University of Michigan in 2003 and re-ceived her master’s degree in international mass communication from Lynn University in 2006. While studying at Michigan, Wegmueller also worked as a tennis teaching professional at Huron Valley Tennis Club (1999-2000) and U-Move at the University of Michigan (2000-02). She began her affiliation with the golf community in 2002 while serving as an intern for the Golf Association of Michigan and followed with a 2003 internship with the United States Golf Association, serving as the tournament director for the 2003 Special Olympics Golf National Invitational Tournament.

Bill Tuscany is in his 31st year as a member of the Eastern Michigan University sports medicine staff, having been promoted to associate head athletic trainer in Sept. 2001. Tuscany works in the Bowen Field House Athletic Training Room where he oversees the Olympic sports. In addition, Tuscany serves as a preceptor in EMU’s accredited athletic training curriculum. A 1973 Eastern

Michigan University graduate, Tuscany earned his master’s degree from EMU in 1976. He is a charter member of the Athletic Training Chapter of the Eastern Michigan Alumni Association. Before joining the EMU athletics department, Tuscany was the head athletics trainer at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill., from 1976-86. In addition to his athletic training duties at Lewis, Tuscany was the director

Bill TuscanyAssociate Head Athletic Trainer

of the Emergency Medical Service, an associate professor in physical education and from 1981-86 he was the chairman of the physical education department. In 1993 Tuscany was elected to the Lewis University Hall of Fame. Tuscany was also a Board of Certification Examiner from 1978 until 2009 at which time the exam was computerized. Tuscany is in his 40th year as a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and is a recipient of the 25 year award. He is also a member of the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society, and the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association. He is a licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Michigan. The 65-year-old Tuscany and his wife, Carol, have a daughter, Sarah (34).

Brad Watson is in his fourth year as an assistant athletic trainer at Eastern Michigan University. He serves as the primary athletic trainer for the EMU men’s basketball and men’s golf teams while overseeing volleyball and row-ing. The 27-year-old Watson

joined EMU in 2011 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the baseball and wrestling teams during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master’s degree in sport management in 2013. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, Watson is a 2011 graduate of The

Brad WatsonAssistant Athletic Trainer

Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training. As an Ohio State undergraduate, Watson assisted with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling and women’s lacrosse teams. He also spent time aiding Worthington Kilbourne High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio High School Athletic Association and various Ohio State sports camps. Watson is a certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of Michigan and is a member of the National Athletic Train-ers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, Michigan Athletic Trainers Soceity, and the College Athletic Trainer’s Society.

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before earning his degree from Finger Lakes Community College in 1999. Whitney earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in 2005. In addition to living

Corey WhitneyAcademic Counselor

in Arizona, Whitney has also lived in Louisiana, New York, Ohio, and Oregon before returning to his native Michigan in 2006 to be closer to family. Whitney arrived at EMU in 2007 and worked as a grounds supervisor for the Physical Plant on campus. Prior to coming to EMU, Whitney enjoyed a successful career in golf course management working at a num-ber of Top-100 courses across the country. Whitney is a certified Master Gardener and has also volunteered with Hospice and animal rescue organizations. His wife Amy, is a pharmacist.

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TOP 25 RYNEARSON STADIUM CROWDS Att. Date Result Opponent 1. 26,188 (paid) Nov. 28, 2008 W, 56-52 Central Michigan* 2. 25,860 (paid) Oct. 3, 2010 L, 7-42 Toledo* 3. 25,009 Sept. 16, 1995 W, 51-6 UNLV 4. 24,622 Oct. 27, 1990 L, 2-16 Central Michigan* 5. 23,083 Sept. 23, 1995 W, 31-20 Ohio* 6. 23,003 Oct. 22, 1988 L, 24-31 Western Michigan* 7. 22,898 Oct. 7, 1995 W, 34-24 Central Michigan* 8. 22,309 Oct. 23, 1993 L, 20-21 Western Michigan* 9. 22,136 Oct. 8, 1988 L, 6-20 Central Michigan* 10. 21,412 Oct. 8, 2016 L, 20-35 Toledo* 11. 21,245 Oct. 6, 1984 T, 16-16 Central Michigan* 12. 21,027 Oct. 7, 1989 W, 31-14 Toledo* 13. 20,348 (paid) Sept. 18, 2010 L, 14-52 Central Michigan* 14. 20,211 Sept. 5, 1992 L, 9-27 Akron* 15. 20,205 Nov. 14, 1987 W, 38-18 Bowling Green* 16. 20,076 Sept. 22, 1984 L, 13-16 Ohio* 17. 19,963 Oct. 4, 2003 L, 3-31 Western Michigan* 18. 19,654 (paid) Oct. 25, 2014 L, 17-28 Northern Illinois* 19. 19,628 Sept. 27, 2003 L, 13-37 Maryland 20. 19,613 (paid) Nov. 1, 2014 L, 7-38 Central Michigan* 21. 19,415 Nov. 11, 1995 L, 13-23 Western Michigan* 22. 19,411 Oct. 27, 1984 L, 10-17 Ball State* 23. 18,920 Oct. 2, 2004 W, 37-34 Buffalo* 24. 18,764 Sept. 27, 1986 L, 16-20 Kent State* 25. 18,094 Oct. 3, 1992 L, 7-24 Miami* 26. 17,750 Oct. 2, 2004 L, 41-45 Idaho 27. 17,732 Sept. 8, 1990 W, 27-24 Western Michigan*

Rynearson Stadium begins its 48th season as the home venue for the Eastern Michigan University football and track teams in 2012. Opened in 1969, the facility is named for the late Elton J. Rynearson, Sr., who coached football at Eastern Michigan for 28 seasons. The first game played in Rynearson Stadium was Sept. 27, 1969, when EMU upset the University of Akron, 10-3. The stadium was dedicated a few weeks later on Oct. 25, 1969, when EMU lost, 17-7, to the University of Tampa. More than two million fans have seen EMU play in Rynearson. In 22 of the 44 years, Eastern has av-eraged more than 11,000 fans per home date. The 1995 season proved to be the record-breaking year for Rynearson Stadium attendance. A single-game record crowd of 25,009 was on hand, Sept. 16, 1996, to watch the Eagles dismantle UNLV, 51-6. That four-game ‘95 season also proved to be a best for season average attendance of 22,602. Rynearson Stadium is set up for a capacity of 30,200 with the ability to expand for larger crowds. The stadium originally held 15,500, but additional seating and lighting were added in 1974 when the now-defunct Detroit Wheels used the facility for their World Football League games. The additional seating in 1974 brought the capacity to 22,227. Dur-ing the summer of 1992, seating was added on the east side to bring capacity to the current total of 30,200. Built for an approximate cost of $1.4 million in 1969, Rynearson Stadium underwent a major ren-ovation project in 1991 and 1992, which included installation of a StadiaTurf field, a new team build-ing, an additional 10,000-plus seats, new bathroom facilities and concession stands, an expanded press box and state-of-the-art scoreboard were added at a cost of approximately $13 million. The playing field was originally natural grass. A sand-filled artificial surface, StadiaTurf, was installed in 1991. The StadiaTurf surface was replaced in May 1998, by an AstroTurf artificial surface. A FieldTurf surface was installed in the summer of 2005. The press box is located on the top of the west-side stands. A second level was added as part of the renovations in 1991. The working media utilize the lower level while the top level is the University hos-pitality area for the stadium. The EMU locker room is located in the team build-ing at the north end of the stadium. The visitor’s locker room is located below the stands on the west side of the stadium.

Elton J. Rynearson, former athletic director and coach at Eastern Michigan University, died Feb. 8, 1967. “Rynie” coached every varsity sport at one time or another during his 46 years of service to the Uni-versity. In his 28 years as head football coach, Rynearson compiled a won-lost-tied record of 114-58-15, including one stretch from 1925 to 1933 when his teams lost only six games. In 1968, the Rynearson Scholar-Athlete Award was founded in his memory. It is given annually to the EMU football player who best combines athletic ability and scholastic excellence.

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The Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center, in its 18th season as the crown jewel of EMU athletics, opened up a new era of excitement on the west campus of EMU in the fall of 1998. The state-of-the-art, $29-million facility is the result of a decade-long effort to improve and up-grade University facilities and followed closely the opening of the $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library on the main campus. Construction of the Convocation Center began in the spring of 1997 and culminated with its dedi-cation game, Dec. 9, 1998, with a men’s basketball game against the University of Michigan in front of a crowd of 7,647. Since its opening, the Convocation Center has served as home court for the Eagles’ men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team and women’s gymnastics team have held several meets on the arena floor. The Convocation Center has also served as the site for four Mid-American Conference Champi-onships. EMU hosted the 2000 and 2007 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 and 2009 MAC Wrestling Championship. The arena has been the host site for seven first-round MAC Women’s Basketball Tournament games, four first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and four first-round game for the men’s basket-ball squad. The building also played the host for the EMU women’s basketball team’s upset of the University of Michigan in the First Round of the 2011 Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT). The Convocation Center also played host to the 2008 WNBA’s Eastern Conference Finals and the WNBA Championship, as the Detroit Shock utilized the facility for the playoffs. Along with their commitment to EMU Athlet-ics, the Convocation Center staff has brought some of the finest entertainers in the world to Ypsilanti. The Convo has hosted concerts by the Black Crowes, Indigo Girls, Godsmack, Smash-mouth, Ludacris, Bob Dillion, Toby Keith, Match-box Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Chapelle, John Mayer and Jay-Z. The Convocation Center is also the site for EMU’s spring and winter commencement cer-emonies. Among other events that have taken

place include numerous youth sporting competi-tions, high school commencements, trade shows, job fairs, conventions, charity and community awareness events as well as a circus. The 204,316-square-foot facility features three user-friendly levels — arena, concourse and office — and three seating configurations to maximize crowd capacity and space usage. The largest seating capacity is for center-stage entertainment activities, with 9,500 seats available. The capacity for basketball games is approximately 8,800. EMU’s athletic administration is located on the office level, along with offices for the EMU foot-ball, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball coaching staffs. The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office, as well as offices for the Convocation Cen-ter staff, are located on the office level. The main athletic training room and office space for EMU’s sports medicine staff is located on the arena level as are strength and conditioning facilities and equipment rooms. In the summer of 2012, the Convocation Center received a major face-lift, as a YESCO four-sided ceiling hung display sign, featuring video boards on all four sides, was installed above center court in the arena. The fixture features four 10MM full color video boards, with each board’s active area measuring 15.7-foot wide by 11.5-foot tall. In addition, the system also features three ribbon displays on the west and east sides and under the scoreboard. The arena will also showcase an integrated light emitting diode (LED) courtside scorer’s table. There is no doubt that the Convocation Center has become a special place for athletic events, but there is a warm spot in the hearts of Eastern Michigan fans for Bowen Field House, the home for men’s and women’s basketball games for 43 years. Bowen was built in 1955 at a cost of $1.25 mil-lion. The facility has 79,529 square feet of floor space and includes an eight-laps-to-the-mile indoor track. An additional 9,394 square feet, along with new permanent seating, a new court and upgrading of the facility was completed in 1982 at a cost of $506,938. Bowen still serves as home to EMU’s track teams and also serves as a practice facility for many of Eastern’s varsity squads.

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Cost - $29.6 million

Square Feet - 204,316

Seating Capacity (Basketball) - 8,784Seating Capacity (Other Events) - 9,512

Building Time Frame -Construction Started: 1996

Dedication: December 12, 1998

Design/Build Team - Barton-Malow Company

Architects - Rossetti Associates of Birmingham/

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Eastern Michigan Univer-sity’s Indoor Athletic Practice Facility, also known as “The Bubble,” is paying dividends for the University, the community and EMU ath-letics in its second year of operation. “I think the facility has been invaluable,” said former Eastern Michigan University’s athletic director Derrick Gragg. “It is the first time in EMU athletic history that our football team has been able to do conditioning and practice in the winter months without interruption. We also have seen improvement in our baseball and softball programs, and the practice facility has had something to do with that. This facility should help reduce the competitive ad-vantages that other programs have had in the past and is helping EMU catch up to other schools.” “Everything has gone very smoothly,” said Mark Monahan, di-rector of the EMU Convocation Center, which oversees the indoor practice facility. “Since January, it has been booked all the time. We have had a ton of youth sports use it.” The indoor practice facility, which cost $3.9 million to build, was inflated during February 2010. The facility is a permanent air-supported structure that is 410 feet long, 210 feet wide, and 75 feet tall; and includes a welcome center (1,100 square feet) and convertible space (86,000 square feet) that can be configured for a football field, an international soccer field, four youth soccer fields or two youth baseball/softball fields. A full-time supervisor and students staff the facility. The facility, located at 150 Westview Drive, is open Monday-Friday, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Youth soccer, Little League baseball, high school football teams, EMU club sports, recreational groups and six intercollegiate teams have used the facility since it opened last year, said Monahan. The six intercollegiate sports that use the facility are football, baseball, softball, women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. “It’s been fantastic for our league,” said Dave York, soccer man-ager for Total Sports Complex. “We are able to incorporate more Ann Arbor-based clubs so they don’t have to drive so far to play.” Total Sports Complex runs youth soccer programs — that in-cludes approximately 700 players — in southeastern Michigan and Ohio. Monahan said there has been one challenge for the facility. “Parking has been an issue because business is so good,” he said. The facility has 100 spaces, but the volume associated with its use has led Monahan to request additional parking. Currently, Mo-

nahan said that a shuttle service to and from additional parking at Westview has helped offset the situation. “We need about 50 more spaces,” said Monahan. He said there is a proposal to add additional spaces on a hill near the existing spaces. Monahan said the facility had netted $325,000 in user fees as of March and is “in the black.” However, he said some utility billing issues are still being worked out so determining a profit margin is difficult at this point. “I think it was a great decision by the University,” said Monahan of building the facility. “The community seems pleased. It has been wonderful for the University and it is paying for itself.”

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What: Multi-purpose air-supported indoor facility

Where: Located on the lower football practice field near the corner of Huron River Drive and Westview drive

Cost: $3.9 million

Size: 410 feet long 210 feet wide 75 feet tall 86,000 square feet of convertible space

Covering: Polyester material with steel cable grids (Arizon Company)

Playing Surface: Artificial-FieldTurf

Designer/Builder: Turner Construction

Architect: BEI Associates, Inc.

Start of Construction: November 2, 2009

Completion Date: April 20, 2010

Usage: EMU football, baseball, softball, women's soccer, men's and women's golf; Also available for rental to campus intramural and club teams and area teams.

Additional Construction: 1,100 -square foot welcome center; 100-vehicle parking lot

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NOT ALWAYS THE EAGLES Since the 1991 season, Eastern Michigan University athletic teams have gone by the nickname “Eagles.” The Eagles name was officially adopted on May 22, 1991, when the EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the existing Huron nickname and logo with the new one. EMU originally went by the nicknames “Normalites” and “Men from Ypsi” and various other titles down through the years before “Hurons” was adopted in 1929. The “Hurons” first came into being as the result of a contest sponsored by the Men’s Union in 1929. On Oct. 31 of that year, a three-person committee, composed of Dr. Clyde Ford, Dr. Elmer Lyman and Professor Bert Peet, selected the name “Hurons” from the many entries in the contest. The name was submitted by two students, Gretchen Borst and George Hanner. Hanner was working at the Huron Hotel at the time of the contest and was no doubt as much influenced by his place of employment as by the Huron Indian tribe. The runner-up name in that contest was Pioneers. EMU began investigating the appropriateness of its Huron Indian logo after the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report in October 1988 suggesting that all schools using such logos drop them. The report indicated that the use of Native American names, logos and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. At that time, four colleges, 62 high schools and 33 junior high/middle schools in Michigan used Indian logos or names. The EMU Board of Regents voted to replace the Huron name with Eagles, taken from three recommendations from a committee charged with supplying a new nickname. The other two final names submitted were Green Hornets and Express.

• Charlie Batch, Lional Dalton, Jason Jones, T.J. Lang, Barry Stokes, Kevin Walter – professional football players

• Ron Campbell – President, Tampa Bay Lightning

• Fred Cofield, Earle Higgins, Harvey Marlatt, George Gervin, Grant Long, Derrick Dial, Earl Boykins, Carl Thomas, Charles Thomas – professional basketball players

• General John G. Coburn -- One-of-eight four-star generals in the United States

• Hayes Jones -- Olympic gold medalist

• Bruce T. Halle -- Founder and CEO of Discount Tire Co.

• John Heffron -- Winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2004

• Greg Mathis –Judge and later TV personality

• Lloyd Olds - Designed the zebra shirt worn by referees

• Dean Rockwell – Olympic team wrestling coach in 1964

• Rocky Roe -- Major League Baseball umpire

• Jack Roush -- CEO and owner of Roush Racing

• Rodney Slater -- Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA

• Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

EMU OLYMPIANS THROUGH THE YEARS EMU has had a track representative at the summer Olympic Games since Hayes Jones in 1960. The Eagles have had 18 representatives in 56 years, 15 men and three women.

Eastern Eagles Fight Song“Eastern Eagles, hats off to you!Fight, fight, fight for ole EMU.Look to the sky, the Eagles will fly,the bravest we’ll defy.... Rah,rah, rah!”

“Hold that line for ole Green and White.Sons and daughters show your might.So, FIGHT, FIGHT! for ole EMU and vic-tor-y!”

EMU Alma MaterEastern, sacred Alma Mater to your name we shall be true.

Ever marching on to vic-tory, we’ll stand by to see you through,

Softly floating on the breeze, verdant green with white of snow,

This our banner we will carry in our hearts whe’er we go.

Go GreenGo Green, roll up the score.Go Green, let’s get some more.Raise a cheer for old Green and White.Let’s show them we came here to fight.Go Green, vic’try we’ll claim.Go Green, let’s win this game.We’ll always fight for old EMU.Come on and let’s go Green!

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The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a com-prehensive compliance program that educates student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, Mid-American Conference and institu-tional rules. The commitment to compliance en-sures institutional control over the department of athletics. The existence of a successful com-pliance program depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes and boosters to be cognizant of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

WHAT IS COMPLIANCE? At Eastern Michigan University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure EMU's compliance with all applicable NCAA, MAC and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks:

• Educating administrators, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, current stu-dent-athletes and boosters about NCAA, MAC and institutional rules;

• Developing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and institu-tional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eli-gibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents);

• Investigating and reporting violations of NCAA, MAC and institutional rules.

ARE YOU A BOOSTER? You are a booster if you are or ever have:

• Been a member of a booster organization that supports EMU athletics (e.g., EMU Ath-letic Club, E-Gridiron Group);

• Made any financial contributions to the athletics department;

• Been involved in promoting EMU's athlet-ics program;

• Been a season ticket holder; or• Provided benefits to enrolled student-ath-

letes or their relatives or friends. You can become a booster if you provide ben-efits to prospects, student-athletes, their rela-tives or friends and any of the following state-ments are true:

• The relationship between the athlete (or parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a re-sult of the athlete's participation in athlet-ics or their reputation as an athlete;

• The relationship began only after the ath-lete become a prospect;

• The relationship began only after the ath-lete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation;

• The pattern of benefits increased after the athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.

ONCE A BOOSTER ALWAYS A BOOSTER. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity forever! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU's athletics program.

WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade, students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered pros-pects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent.

WHAT IS AN EXTRA BENEFIT? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a EMU employee or booster to provide a pros-pect, student-athlete or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item;

• A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service;

• Loan of money or co-signing of loans;• A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transpor-

tation expenses;• Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or

rentals;• Entertainment on- or off-campus; or• Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? EMU is responsible for the actions of its boost-ers. If a booster provides an impermissible ben-efit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can:

• Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes;

• Result in the EMU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or the Mid-American Conference; and

• Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privi-leges).

QUESTIONS? The above information is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective student-athletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC or institutional rules, please contact the Christopher Hoppe at 734.487.3263 or [email protected]. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Athletic Compliance's website at: EMUEagles.com/compliance

RECRUITING DO'S AND DON'TS Only EMU coaches may be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters may not make any recruiting contacts with prospective student-athletes, Boosters are prohibited from the fol-lowing:

• Do not telephone, write or make in-person contact with a prospect for recruiting pur-poses

• Do not contact a prospect's coach, princi-pal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect

• Do not become involved in making ar-rangements for a prospect, the prospect's relatives or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kind

• Do not visit a prospect's school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evalu-ate the prospect's academic or athletics eligibility

• Do not have contact with a prospect, their relatives or friends during any of their vis-its to EMU's campus

• Do not contact student-athletes enrolled in other four-year institutions regarding the possibility of transferring to EMU

Even though there are many rules prohibit-ing your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permit-ted to do the following:

• Notify EMU coaching staff about notewor-thy prospects in your area,

• Attend a prospect's athletics event on your own initiative, provided no contact with the prospect, the prospect's parents or coach occurs,

• Continue existing friendships, provided solicitation of a prospect's enrollment does not occur.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONContact EMU’s Athletic Compliance Office

EMU Compliance Office734.487.4519

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Student-Athlete Support Services Academic, personal and professional support are essential to college success. At EMU, Student-Athlete Support Services (SASS) helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program, integrated with the University, that will assist all student-athletes with their transition into college. This all-encompassing support continues throughout each student-athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job or enters graduate school. Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an academic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build an aca-demic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in advance. Services provided through SASS include the following: programs that focus on student-athletes’ special needs, monitoring academic performance, pro-viding learning assistance, assisting with registration procedures, assisting in monitoring athletic eligibility, providing priority registration and making sure that athletes are advised about current NCAA, MAC and university rules and regulations. Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition when making the switch from high school or community college to a university. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra attention and support. College is not easy. But with hard work and dedication from both the student-athlete and the support staff, the student-athlete can have a successful college experience. The success of Eastern’s student-athletes hinges on their willingness to seek assistance from SASS as well as other university student services. SASS staff members continually refer student-athletes to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising Center, Career Services Center, Health Services, the Records Office, Financial Aid and The Holman Learning Center. Faculty members also provide assistance to student-athletes through advising in course selection and provid-ing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long his-tory and reputation for excellence in the health care of student-athletes and the education of athletic training students. Founding practitioners Gary Strickland, Ron Venis and Dr. Wally Roeser envisioned a goal of first-class prevention, man-agement and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all student-athletes. Although the department continues to grow, its primary mission remains the same. The student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics receive comprehensive health care from an expansive sports medicine team. The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine staff is led by Dr. Tara Master-Hunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Ad-ditionally, the staff consists of two primary care sports medicine fellows, three full-time staff athletic trainers, two full-time athletic training clinical educators, five graduate assistant athletic trainers and the team dentist. Our sports medi-cine staff works in conjunction with various medical professionals within the community who provide nutritional, dental, vision and other specialized services for our student-athletes. At Eastern Michigan University, the philosophy of the Sports Medicine staff is two-fold: To provide a high standard of medical care through effective pre-ventive and management programs, and to facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation process for a safe return to competition. In all cases, the ultimate well-being of each student-athlete is considered our number one priority, not only while they compete at Eastern Michigan University, but during their lifetime as well. The Sports Medicine staff operates out of three campus athletic training facili-ties in the Convocation Center, Bowen Field House and the Rynearson Stadium team building.

Sports Performance/Strength and Conditioning Our Sports Performance Program applies a complete approach to scientifi-cally and practically progress each individual athlete. Our purpose is to improve all components that will aid in achieving maximal athletic performance while reducing the occurrence of injury. We incorporate athletic based, free weight, multi-joint, and multi-directional movements which vary from a diverse col-lection of strength and conditioning disciplines to prepare each athlete for the general and specific demands of their sport. Standards that will be implemented at all times are: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Quality before Quantity, and Execu-tion before Innovation. Assuming quality thought and effort have been put into a sports performance program, all else being equal, the program feels that these three components are usually separating an elite level program from the average. Incorporating Daily Competitions – The ability for athletes to compete in an every day setting is critical to the success of team and individual sports. Anything from team relay’s, to 1 on 1 tug of wars, to using a dumbbell weight heavier than the previous week. I simply make the statement to my teams, “WIN THE DAY.” Work harder – beat your last weeks sets/reps/weight/time, COMPETE! There is competitive nature in all mankind. Sometimes it takes a little extra effort on the coaching end to see it. Fill your team with competitors and your program will take care of itself. Physical and Mental Sport Transfer – Training to the specifics of the sport, and style that the head coaches are teaching is an essential way to succeed at any level. Find out what the sport coaches are looking to achieve and speak their same language. You are an addition to their staff, hop on board and cater your philosophy to their needs. Giving each athlete specific examples of on field/on court experiences where success can either be earned or an opportunity can be lost. Being able to make athlete’s understand the importance of mental tough-ness that is needed in the weight room and how it transfers over to their sport. The pain, the physical and mental struggles they endure in each training session is setting them up for success for their competitive season. Fight for every rep just as you would for any rebound, blocked shot, interception, or stolen base. Make references back to their closest contests that might have been decided by one play – (or one rep). Positive Influential Environment – Do athletes leave the weight room looking to return for more or dreading the next time they have to mope through one of the most silent hours of their day? Each session, from the minute the first athlete walks in, to the last grueling minute they are dragging out, fill the room with ENERGY!!! Push them through their toughest moments and coach every rep. Show each and every athlete that you care about their progress. Stay vo-cal, provide positive feedback as well as constructive criticism, play that latest hip-hop track and find a way to create a positive training environment.

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Online: EMUEaglesPride.comBy Phone: 734.487.8236By Mail: 799 N. Hewitt Road Room 309C Ypsilanti, MI 48197

How to Make a Gift

Eagles Pride provides vital financial support to more than 550 student-athletes at Eastern Michigan University as they strive for excellence on the court and in the classroom. Nearly 1,000 donors generously supported our outstanding scholar-athletes each year. Established in 1994, Eagles Pride (formerly the EMU Athletic Club) raises funds in three key areas for EMU's 21 varsity athletic teams: annual-use operating funds, endowment, and facility related proj-ects. Today, annual-use giving is the most critical area of support needed by the Athletic Department. These contributions directly support the operating budgets of our teams and help provide the most basic needs to our coaches and student-athletes, including comprehensive national recruiting efforts, out of region travel to maintain nationally competitive schedules, equipment such as uni-forms, balls, nets, bats, and much more. Gifts to any of our teams, or to the Eagles Pride Fund (which will be used for the most urgent needs of the athletic department), are an investment in the future leaders of the state of Michigan. Join Eagles Pride today and make a difference for EMU Athletics.

Enhance the EMU Student-Athlete Experience

Tax Deduction (consult your tax professional)

LykeLine Athletics Insider Email

Recognition on EMUEaglesPride.com

Athletics Email updates from Eagles Pride

Option to Purchase Basketball Floor Seats*

Football Sideline Passes for 2*

Eagles Pride Block E Car Decal

Invitation for 2 to the 2016 Basketball Party in the Paint*

Invitation for 2 to the 2016 Football Season Premiere Dinner*

Official adidas EMU Athletics Apparel Item

Option to purchase Eagles Pride Suite Tickets*

Reserved VIP Parking Space for Football and Basketball

Invitation for 2 to the 2016 YPSI Awards

Two All Sports Passes (EMU Home Events)

Invitation for 2 to FLY WITH THE EAGLES FOOTBALL TEAM to Missouri or Charlotte*

NCAA Final Four Ticket Access *

Official adidas EMU Athletics Apparel Package

* S i g n i f i e s s p o r t - s p e c i f i c o r u n r e s t r i c t e d g i v i n g e l e m e n t . P l e a s e c o n t a c t u s f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n .

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The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s class will mark the 41st anniversary of the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame.

1976Charles Eugene Beatty*James “Bingo” Brown*

William E. Foy*George W. Marshall*

Lloyd W. Olds*Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.*

Edwin Shadford*Raymond L. Stites*

1977C. Dale Curtiss*

Charles Hanneman*Charles “Whitey” Hlad*

Hayes W. JonesHarry Ockerman*Dean Rockwell*

Olin Sanders*Paul Shoemaker*

1978William E. Crouch*

Daniel Webster KirkseyRobert K. Middlekauff

Thomas V. Quinn*Kenneth “Red” Simmons*

Andrew Vanyo*James A. Walsh*William C. Zepp*

1979Louis Batterson*

James BibbsMerrill Hershey*Harvey Marlatt

George Muellich*Ron Oestrike

Arthur D. Walker*Frank “Buck” Weeber*

1980Ruth Boughner*Leighton Boyd*

Kenneth “Beef” Matheson*Ferris G. Newman*

Bob Parks

1981Delmar Allman*Rha W. Arnold*

Charles E. Forsythe*James R. Martin*

David L. Pureifory*Abe Rosenkrantz*

Clarence B. Sabbath*Shirley G. Spork

1982Garion H. Campbell*

Clifford D. Crane*Marvin R. Mittlestat*

Albert H. PingelEarl N. Riskey*

Charles J. ShontaFred D. Trosko*

1983Roger Arnett*

Santee Brockman*Ralph Gilden

Augusta “Gussie” Harris*Kenneth Hawk*

Charles Lappeus*Neville “Tex” Walker*

George Wendt*

1984William Barrett

James BellWardell Gilliam*

Gordon MintyBernard Otto*

1985John BanaszakDoug Cossey*

Hasely CrawfordMichael H. Jones*Richard Moseley

Charles PaigeJean Siterlet*

1986Jean S. Cione*

David EllisBruce HowellRon Johnson

Richard G. RaymondBill Tipton

1987Glenn Davis

Marvin JohnsonBob Rowland*

William J. StephensJack Weiss

1988Norbert S. Badar

Clarence ChapmanSherm J. CollinsClare Ebersole

Stanley McConnorBob Welch*

1989Gary Bastien

William M. Cave*Ron Gulyas

Ann (Meachum) LohnerBob OwchinkoHarry Werbin*

1990Ken Bruchanski

Dottie Denise DavisJeffrey E. Dils

Frank ReaumeVirgil E. WindomDuane Zemper

1991James Brodie*

Tom FaganJim Grant*Jeff HuxleyJames Ross

Claude Snarey*

1992Cleon Gilliam

Jay JonesSusan “Sue” ParksMike Strickland

Leo Turner*

1993Joe Brodie

Laurie Ann ByrdOswald Gaynier*

George GervinNick Manych*

1994Terry Collins

Donna DonakowskiF.L. “Frosty”

Ferzacca*Kevin “Rocky” Miller

Robert SimsC.P. Steimle*

1995John Clay

Bob CrosbyKerry Keating

James MatthewsLucy Parker

Larry Radcliff

1996Jim Applegate

John C. FountainKennedy McIntosh*

Randy MillsAndrea (Bowman) Osika

Jeff Peck

1997Walter Gerald Brown*

Ed Engle*Glenn GulliverEarle HigginsDuane Root

Eugene ThomasClaudia Wasik

1998Marc Dingman

Grant LongLoita “Blink” Molineaux*

Nanette PushRon Saunders*

Pat SheridanTom Smith

1999Ron Adams

Jim HarkemaKelly HeblerDave Kieft

Leroy Potter*Mark Smith

Jeff Washington

2000Wilbur P. Bowen*

Jack BrusewitzChris Hoiles

Denise (Kaercher) LeipoldJim Nelson

Jenny RomatowskiWayne Seiler

2001Angie Fielder

Jon GatesBob Jennings

Mauri Jormakka*George Mead*

John “Rocky” RoeRodney Slater

2002William “Audie” ColeRena (Cox) McBroom

Earl JonesLanny Mills

J.E. Morcombe*Jim Pietrzak

Ron RiceMary Smith*

2003Sherry (Anderson) Boughton

Sharon (Brown) CalhounMarsha (Barker) Crosby

Jim DutcherGarry Grady

Paul McMullenJoel Smith

2004Melissa (Drouillard) Bater

Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema

Roger CoryellMark DaileyEarl Dixon

Mireille (Sankatsing) SmithJim Streeter

2005Tommy AsingaDan Boisture*

Ben BraunHamilton Morningstar*

Dr. Waldomar RoeserDanny Schmitz

Sara SeegersHarold Simons

2006Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas

Greg HoweCarole Huston

Dazel JulesPeter LinnBob Lints

Gary Tyson

2007Al Jagutis

Marci KelleyMark Leonard

Tamyka McCordStan VinsonDoug Willer

2008Joy (Inniss) Johnson

Lindell ReasonJeff Reaume*Sarah Willis

Chuck Wilson

2009Denise AllenCharlie BatchJerry Cerulla

Angela (Springer) JohnsonSharon McNie

Gary PattonGary Strickland

2010Clement Chukwu

Dawn (Godfrey) HeckLaurie Hubbard

JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroomHildred LewisJohn R. MartinBarry Stokes

2011Ingrid (Boyce) Benn

Howard BoothTraci (Parsons) McMullen

Linda MilhollandJamie Nieto

Norm Parker*John Schmidt

2012Erik Henriksen

Ivory Westly HoodBrian Tolbert

Sharon (Rose) SchwartzJerry Umin

2013Dennis Betts Earl Boykins

JoyAnn ClarkeWondella Devers

Derrick DialEugene Smith

Donald Stewart

2014Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo

Kathy HartFred LaPlanteTom Michael

Lorenzo M. NeeleyAllyson NewmanBrett Petersmark

2015Joe Codrington

Tracy DeeterGeorge Harrison

Paul Scicluna*L.J. Shelton

Stephanie SmileyBarry Susterka

2016Steve Brown

Lional “Jelly Roll” DaltonConne MinerFabian Rollins

Greg RyanRobin Baun

*Deceased

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