2017-18 Men's Track and Field Media Guide by Eastern Michigan University Athletics

TABLE OF CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents/Quick Facts.........................................2 Athletic Media Relations....................................................3 Track Information/Directions...........................................4 A Tradition of Champions..................................................5 Head Coach John Goodridge.......................................6-7 Assistant Coaching Staff....................................................8 2017-18 Roster............................................................... 9-10 2017-18 Season Preview...........................................11-12 Seniors.............................................................................13-38 Juniors.............................................................................39-61 Sophomores..................................................................62-76 Freshmen........................................................................77-92 The Mid-American Conference.................................... 93

University Quick Facts Location Ypsilanti, Mich. Founded 1849 Enrollment 22,638 President Dr. James M. Smith Nickname Eagles Colors Green (349) and White Conference Mid-American (MAC)

Athletic Department President Athletic Director Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Associate AD for Academics Associate AD for Compliance Associate AD for Development Associate AD for Media Relations Associate AD for Sports Medicine Assistant AD for Equipment Operations Assistant AD for Marketing Faculty Athletic Representative

Dr. James M. Smith Scott Wetherbee Erin Kido Mike Malach Andy Rowdon Karen Schiferl Matthew Jakobsze Dan McLean Greg Steiner Jennifer Brown Ben Herman Tony Orlando Dr. Edward Sidlow

2017 MAC Championships.......................................94-95

Men’s Cross Country Staff

EMU Track and Field Record Book...................... 96-107

The EMU Identity.............................................................119

Head Coach (Year) John Goodridge (17th) Alma Mater Long Island ‘72 Office Phone Number 734.487.0236/2245 Email jgoodridge@emich.edu Assistant Coach Sterling Roberts Alma Mater Eastern Michigan, 03’ Email sroberts3@emich.edu Assistant Coach Brian Korn Alma Mater Baker, 11’ Email bkorn2@emich.edu

Eagles Pride.......................................................................120

Athletic Media Relations

Eastern Michigan University...............................108-114 Board of Regents.............................................................115 Scott Wetherbee.....................................................116-117 NCAA Compliance...........................................................118

E-Club Hall of Fame........................................................122

Editor/Layout: Assistant Editors:

Credits Tim Hepler Greg Steiner Katie Gonzales

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

Associate AD for Athletic Media Relations Greg Steiner Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Katie Gonzales Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations Kyler Ludlow Graduate Assistant/Cross Country Tim Hepler Email thepler@emich.edu Cell Phone 517.304.9894 Graduate Assistant Ali Holmquist Graduate Assistant Dan Whitaker Office Phone 734.487.0317/8 Mailing Address 799 N. Hewitt Rd. Convocation Center Room 307 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Website www.EMUEagles.com

2017 Team Information The 2017-18 EMU Men’s Track & Field Media Guide is provided as a service to accredited media and opponents. Information is current as of January 20, 2017

2017 MAC Indoor Finish 2017 MAC Outdoor Finish

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EMU Athletic Media Relations

EMU Athletics Mission Statement

Our 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 athletics program. Greg Steiner

Katie Gonzales

Kyler Ludlow

Ali Holmquist

Tim Hepler

Dan Whitaker

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 and Golf

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations............................ Katie Gonzales

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................773.512.6079 E-mail.......................................................................................................................... kgonzal5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and Rowing

Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations................................Kyler Ludlow

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................937.489.4744 E-mail.............................................................................................................................kludlow@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered.....................................................Men’s Basketball, Volleyball, and Tennis

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant................................. Ali Holmquist

Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318 Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................734.233.4183 E-mail.......................................................................................................................aholmqui5@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered..................................................................Softball and Swimming & Diving

Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant...................................... Tim Hepler Office Phone..............................................................................................................................734.487.0318

Vision of EMU Athletics

Our vision is to become the premier program in the Mid-American Conference, both academically and athletically.

Core Values of EMU Athletics

Four values guide and govern our actions 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 national levels

EMU Track & Field on the Web

Cellular Phone...........................................................................................................................517.304.9894 E-mail.............................................................................................................................. thepler@emich.edu Primary Sports Covered................................................................ XC, Gymnastics, and 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, Wrestling, and Football

Address:............................799 N. Hewitt Rd., Convocation Center, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 EMU MEDIA POLICIES AND SERVICES The EMU Athletic Media Relations Office offers a weekly release containing team and individual notes, statistics, reviews of past games/meets and a look ahead to upcoming events. Additional information will include Mid-American Conference rankings, statistics and league notes. CREDENTIALS AND PARKING All media wishing to attend away games should contact the host institution regarding media policies. Parking for the Convocation Center can be found west of the center and will be limited to a first-come, firstserve basis. Media personnel will be responsible for their own parking arrangements. INTERNET ACCESS Media is welcome to the open wireless network provided by Eastern Michigan University. Arrangements can be made prior to the event with the media relations staff in regards to special requests. INTERVIEWS Head Coach Katie Minasola and her staff are available

for interviews on an appointment-only basis after meets and practices. Personal interviews with the coach and student-athletes should be scheduled with the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. Individual student-athletes availability will depend on practice and class schedules. Please give at least 24-hour advance notice so they can be contacted and arrangements can be made. Home phone numbers for student-athletes and coaches will not be given out by the EMU Athletic Media Relations Office. The coaching staff and players will be available for post-meet interviews following a short cooling-off period.

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Track Information & Directions Directions to Bowen Field House/Bob Parks Track

From 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.

EASTERN MICHIGAN TRACK AND FIELD - A TRADITION OF CHAMPIONS

Eastern Michigan Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s track and field has prided itself for years as having a history of success on the conference, national, and Olympic level. Since its inception in 1905, EMU has produced 13 Olympic athletes, 81 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 championship 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 hosting 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 being an Indoor-MAC Champion and 153 Outdoor-MAC Champions. In addition to having success in the conference, the Green and White has also won a total of 36 National Championship events. The first taste of national victory came in 1969, when the indoor track and field team won the NAIA National 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.

Head Coach John Goodridge Head Coach

John Goodridge

16th Year at EMU - Long Island, ‘72; Michigan, ‘74

The 2017-18 season marks the 17th 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 championships in 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015. Goodridge has also coached conference cross country championship teams in the MAC, Big Ten and Atlantic 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 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 AllAmericans. 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

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

Head Coach John Goodridge

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

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

Goodridge coached Boaz Cheboiywo to a NCAA National Champioship in the 10,000-meter run

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, EMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 Coach Goodridge with the 2011 Outdoor MAC Championship MVP, Terefe Ejigu freshman.

EMU Track & Field Coaching Staff Assistant Coach Sterling Roberts The 2017-18 season marks the sixth 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 freshman 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 Championships, 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 competitiveness 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 modification 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 recruitment 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.

Assistant Coach brian korn The 2017-18 season marks Korn’s first season coaching with EMU’s men’s track & field program. Korn brings five years of collegiate coaching experience to EMU. Most recently, he held the assistant track and field coach position at Jacksonville State University, where he assisted in all facets of the program since starting the role in 2014. Prior to JSU, Korn served as the strength coach for Southwest Baptist University’s track and field program. While at SBU, he assisted in running the weight room as well as designing workouts and practices for the program. Prior to obtaining a full time position at Southwest Baptist, Korn acted as a Graduate Assistant during the indoor season at William Woods University. Along with several years of collegiate coaching experience, Korn also holds a certificate for coaching USATF level one as well as weightlifting and sports performance. Before taking on a coaching position, Korn was a track & field student-athlete at Baker University, where he was an NAIA All-American in the hammer throw while setting both school and conference records in the hammer, weight throw, and shot put. Korn earned a bachelor’s degree in human performance in 2011.

2017-18 Track & Field Team roster Name Hlynur Andresson Leighton Antonio Elijah Barber Sean Beckom Brandon Bolden Lahsene Bouchikhi Tyler Brown Taige Bryant Matthew Bull Ian Cook Solomon Costa Owen Day Dalton Delancey Frank Douglas Colin Etchen Preston Filla Devonte Findlay Hayelom Fitsum Abel Flores Kevin Fofanah Rhys Grealish Corey Hamilton Zachery Harkey Cameron Hart Austin Hazek Nicholas Herbert Caleb Hess Mike Hierholzer Charles Hilsenbeck Alex Jacobs Johnelle Joe Tyler Johnson Derek Jones Thomas Jozwiak Kyle Kerley Zach Kubicki Dan Kuhn Drew Lament Mitch Lenneman Skyler Lester Ryan Long Dennis Manyeah Trevor Marcus Csaba Matko Travis McCuaig Dakota Medley Hunter Moore Brandon Morgan Isaac Murdock Donovan Myers

Events Distance Sprints Hurdles Sprints Sprints Distance Sprints/Jumps Throws Distance Distance Distance Distance Pole Vault Hurdles Pole Vault Jumps Hurdles Distance Distance Throws Distance Hurdles Throws Jumps Throws Jumps Distance Throws Sprints Multis Distance Sprints Distance Distance Throws Pole Vault Mid-Distance Multis Distance Multis Multis Distance Sprints Distance Jumps Mid-Distance Distance Sprints Multis Distance

El. Hometown-High School (Previous School) R-Sr. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland-Mountain Ridge (Alderson Braoddus) Sr. Hudson, Ohio - Hudson (Youngstown State) Jr. Canal Winchester, Ohio - Eastmoor Academy So. Saginaw, Mich. - Heritage Sr. Solon, Ohio-Solon R-Sr. Antwerp, Belgium-Stedelijk Lyceum Paardenmarkt Luchthaven R-Sr. Findlay, Ohio - Findlay R-So. Edmond, Okla. - Edmond Memorial Fr. Mentor, Ohio - Mentor Fr. Worthington, Ohio - Thomas Worthington Fr. Gahanna, Ohio - Gahanna Lincoln Fr. NRW, Germany - International School of Dusseldorf Fr. Meadowbrook, Ohio - Meadowbrook Jr. Mansfield, Ohio - Madison Comprehensive So. Edgerton, Ohio - Edgerton Fr. Saline, Mich. - Saline So. Lauderhill, Fla. - Blanche Ely Fr. Denver, Colo. - Denver School of Science and Technology R-Sr. Defiance, Ohio - Defiance Fr. Providence, R.I. - Classical Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. - Avon Fr. Brooklyn, Mich. - Columbia Central Jr. Huron, Ohio - Huron Jr.. Columbus, Ohio - Bishop Hartley R-Jr. Medina, Ohio-Medina Jr. Portage, Mich. - Portage Northern R-Sr. Owosso, Mich. - Owosso Sr. Medina, Ohio-Medina Fr. Temperance, Mich. - Temperance Bedford Jr. Delaware, Ohio - Dublin Fr. Mount Pleasant, Mich. - Mount Pleasant So. Dayton, Ohio - Stivers School for the Arts Fr. Erie, Pa. - Cathedral Preparatory Sr. Southgate, Mich.-Thomas J. Anderson Fr. Jackson, Mich. - East Jackson Fr. Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Whtimer So. Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek So. Lakeview, Ohio - Waynesfield-Goshen R-Sr. River Falls, Wis. - River Falls Fr. Marietta, Ga. - Marietta Fr. Gainsborough, England - Queen Elizabeth Fr. Darby, Pa. - Pennwood So. Dublin, Ohio - Dublin Jerome Sr. Racalmas, Hungary - Szechenyi Istvan Gimnazium Sr. Big Rapids, Mich. - Morley Stanwood (Wingate) So. Novelty, Ohio - West Geauga Fr. Lewis Center, Ohio - Olentangy Orange Fr. Ypsilanti, Mich. - Ypsilanti Community Fr. Boerne, Texas - Boerne Samuel V Champion Fr. Wattsburg, Pa. - Seneca

2017-18 Track & Field Team Phoenix Myers Distance Fr. Micah Peters Jumps Jr. Terrell Posada Sprints So. Gregory Potter Pole Vault Fr. Drew Pickus Pole Vault Fr. Zach Purcilly Throws R-Jr. Nick Raymond Distance R-Sr. Owen Richardson Sprints Fr. Jannik Schmitt Throws So. Cameron Sorenson Jumps Fr. Newlyn Stephenson Throws Fr. Ivan Suazo Hurdles So. James Thomas Multis Fr. Tyler Underwood Sprints Jr. Zachary West Sprints Fr. Treston White Sprints/Mid-Distance Fr. Austin Wicker Distance So. Roderic Wilson Mid-Distance So. Zach Young Distance Fr. Derek Ziegenfuss Javelin Jr. Head Coach: John Goodridge (16th season) Assistant Coach: Sterling Roberts Assistant Coach: Brian Korn Volunteer Assistants: Howard Booth, Donald Scott

Wattsburg, Pa. - Seneca York, Ontario - Vaughn Road Academy Naples, Fla. - Naples High York, Pa. - Red Lion Solon, Ohio - Solon Troy, Mich. - Avondale Erie, Mich. - Mason Basingstoke, England Plymouth, Mich. - Salem Oshkosh, Wis. - Oshkosh North Gary, Ind. - Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Columbus, Ohio - Westland New Castle, Pa. - Union Area Clinton, Mich. - Clinton Fenton, Mich. - Fenton Lockport, N.Y. - Lockport Pinckney, Mich. - Pinckney Atlanta, Ga. - Blanche Ely Marion, Ill. - Marion Allentown, Pa. - Parkland

2017-18 Track & Field Season Outlook Sprints After redshirting last year due to injury, senior Tyler Brown returns to the track to continue his incredible career with EMU. The Findlay, Ohio native has garnered two Second Team All-American and five First Team AllMAC honors, has won nine MAC titles, and currently has the best 300m, 400m and eighth-best 200m times in EMU history. He was also a member of the 4x100 team that holds the program’s record time. and most recently was named the Most Valuable Performer in the 2015-16 indoor MAC Championships. The Green and White will also lean on senior and Youngstown State transfer Leighton Antonio, as he was solid in the 60, 100, and 200m races in his first season donning the Green and White a year ago. Antonio finished sixth in the 60m at the indoor MAC Championships, and followed it up by taking gold in the 200m and bronze in the 100m at the outdoor championships, ultimately qualifying for regionals. Another returner for the Eagles who has extensive experience in the 200 and 400m is junior Tyler Underwood. Underwood captured bronze in last year’s indoor MAC Championship in the 200m, while also placing sixth in the 400m. The Clinton, Mich. product went on to run in six meets throughout the outdoor season, nabbing fourth in the 400m at the MAC Championships, winning the individual title in the 400m at the Al Owens Open with a career-best time of 47.49, and also taking first in the 200m at the Golden Grizzlies Invite. Senior Brandon Bolden also returns for the 2017-18 season, having ran in a total of nine meets throughout the indoor and outdoor seasons in the 200m and 4x100 relay, including both the MAC Championships. The Eagles also receive extra support from sophomores Sean Beckom and Trevor Marcus, who had impressive freshmen campaigns. Beckom’s season was highlighted by a pair of performances in the indoor and outdoor MAC Championships, while Marcus also competed in both championships, helping the 4x400 relay team place third and fourth in the indoor and outdoor championships, respectively, while also finishing eighth in the outdoor 400m finals.

Mid-Distance Last year the Green and White had to rely on three freshmen to carry the weight in the mid-distance events. This year, the three return with experience that will help set a foundation for success. Sophomore Dan Kuhn returns with the most experience, having participated in 12 meets over the course of the indoor and outdoor seasons. He also had success in the indoor postseason, assisting the distance medley relay team to a second-place finish. Fellow sophomore Roderic Wilson also returns after competing in a substantial amount of meets last year. Highlighted by trips to the indoor MAC Championship where he placed 10th in the 800m preliminaries, and the outdoor championships, where he

ran a leg of the 4x400, taking fourth place, the Atlanta, Ga. native participated in 12 meets throughout the 2016-17 season. Sophomore Dakota Medley serves as the third mid-distance competitor from last year’s squad, although he did not see any competition.

Distance Following another outstanding cross country season, EMU returns with arguably one of the greatest senior distance classes in program history. Although the Eagles said goodbye to All-American and Eastern-great, Willy Fink, they bring back two-time First Team AllMAC honoree redshirt senior Nick Raymond, three-time Second Team All-MAC honoree redshirt senior Hlynur Andresson, and twotime Second Team All-MAC honorees, redshirt seniors Lahsene Bouchikhi and Mitch Lenneman. Raymond, Andresson, and Bouchikhi, as well as returning senior Csaba Matko, were also members of three podium sweeps in the two MAC Championships last year. Additionally, Andresson and Bouchikhi served as two of the seven Eagles who qualified for the NCAA East Regional. The squad features support from four other experienced harriers in the form of redshirt seniors Abel Flores and Caleb Hess, senior Tom Jozwiak, and sophomore Austin Wicker. All of the aforementioned student-athletes were vital pieces in the cross country team’s eighth straight MAC Championship run, which was led by Andresson, who claimed the individual title and went on to compete in the NCAA Championship race.

Hurdles The Eagles return a hurdles group that consists of four studentathletes with substantial competitive experience. All four of the runners competed in last year’s MAC Championships, with sophomore Ivan Suazo finishing with the highest place of the four, taking home silver in the 60H at the indoor championship with a career-best time of 8.10s. Suazo totaled five 60H topfive finishes out of the seven meets he competed in during the indoor session, then went on to place seventh in the outdoor MAC Championships in the 110H to cap off an impressive freshman campaign. Juniors Elijah Barber and Frank Douglas return as the most experienced of the group, having competed extensively in the hurdling events during the last two seasons. Most recently, Barber took third in the 400m hurdle finals at the outdoor MAC Championship, while Douglas took fourth in the 60H in the indoor championship. The group also features sophomore Devonte Findlay, who competed in seven meets during both the indoor and outdoor seasons as a freshman, including the indoor MAC Championships where he placed fifth in the 60m hurdles.

2017-18 Track & Field team Season Outlook Jumps The return of Brown will also be felt significantly in jumps, as he currently holds EMU’s long jump record with a distance of 7.61m. Before having to sit out last season, the redshirt senior won the long jump title in the 2015-16 indoor MAC Championships, and has never finished worse than fifth place in the event in any of the MAC Championship meets he has competed in.

defend his title in the event throughout this year’s competitions. Per forming primarily in the discus throw will be redshirt sophomore Ta i g e B r y a n t , w h o competed in 11 total events last season, including the outdoor MAC Championship where he placed seventh. Bryant will be joined by junior Zach Harkey and sophomore Jannik Schmitt, who will add support in the discus while also taking part in the weight and hammer throw, and shot put, respectively. Alongside Schmitt in the shot put are senior Mike Hierholzer and redshirt junior Zach Purcilly. Redshirt junior Austin Hazek also returns after competing in 14 total meets and taking seventh in the hammer throw in last year’s outdoor MAC Championship.

Adding support to the long jump while also serving as the top EMU performer in the high jump, junior Cameron Hart looks to add to his already impressive resume as an Eagle. The Columbus, Ohio native earned First Team All-MAC honors for his efforts in last year ’s MAC indoor championship meet, Multis where he claimed gold in the high jump with a Junior Alex Jacobs joins sophomore Drew Lament as the only two career-best mark of 7 feet-1.75 inches while also taking third in the returning representatives from the Eagles’ multis group. Jacobs long jump with a distance of 24 feet-2.25 inches. Hart went on to has accumulated a significant amount of experience over the past bring home a bronze medal with his performance in the high jump couple seasons, taking at the outdoor MAC Championship, ultimately qualifying for the part in three of the four NCAA East Regional. MAC Championships. L a m e nt w i l l l o o k to Juniors Micah Peters and Nick Herbert also return with postseason complement Jacobs experience, as Peters nabbed fourth and fifth in the triple jump at the after competing in eight indoor and outdoor MAC Championships, respectively, while Herbert meets across 10 different finished 10th in the long jump at the indoor championship. Adding events as a freshman, depth to the high, long, and triple jump is incoming Wingate transfer including the indoor MAC and senior Travis McCuaig. Championship where he placed in the top-10 in six events. He currently holds a career-best heptathlon score of 4590 points. Pole Vault Sophomore Colin Etchen takes a leadership position in the pole vault group as the lone returning Eagle. As a freshman last year, the Edgerton, Ohio native competed in 13 total meets over the course of the indoor and outdoor seasons, including both MAC Championships where he placed eighth and sixth, respectively. His career-best mark currently sits at 4.81 meters/15 feet and 9.25 inches, which he notched at the GVSU Big Meet in last season’s indoor session. Jacobs also returns after nabbing first place in the heptathlon pole vault during the indoor MAC Championships.

Throws The throws unit will miss a huge piece to their recent success this season, as All-American Anthony Jones finished out his incredible career as an Eagle at the conclusion of last year. However, the Green and White will be well represented in the event group by a crew of experienced student athletes. After last year’s record-setting performance in the javelin throw at the outdoor MAC Championship, where junior Derek Ziegenfuss set both a program and conference record with a throw of 68.89 meters/226 feet, the Allentwon, Pa. native looks to continue his success and

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Hlynur Andresson

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Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland - Mountain Ridge Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in a total of five meets throughout the indoor season...Named All-MAC Second Team...Claimed second in the mile at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 4:09.43, in addition to also helping the squad to a second-place finish in the DMR...Posted a career-best mile time of 4:05.78 at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Also ran a personal-best 8:06.69 in the 3000m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4...Finished second in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Participated in six meets... Earned Second Team AllMAC honors...Took second in the 3000m steeplechase and third in the 5000m at the MAC Championships, May 11-13...Ran a personal-best 3000m steeplechase time of 8:54.75 at the NCAA East Regional, May 25-27...Posted a career-best time of 14:00.83 in the 5000m at the Stanford Invite, March 31-April 1...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in a total of five meets throughout the indoor season...Named All-MAC Second Team and Distinguished Scholar Athlete...Academic All-MAC Selection...Finished runnerup 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: Competed 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 personal-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 champion, 3200m regional champion, and all-state in 1600m and 3200m... Broke Mountain Ridge records in the 1600m, 3200m, 1600m relay, and 3200m relay...Member of the Dean’s List...Personal: Full Name: Hlynur Andrésson...Son of Andres Sigurdsson and Asa Johannesdottir...Has one brother, Egill...Major: Biology.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Lahsene Bouchikhi

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Antwerp, Belgium - Stedelijk Lyceum Paardenmarkt Luchthaven Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in five meets...Claimed second in both the 3000m and 5000m at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, earning Second Team All-MAC honors...Career-best 3000m time of 8:10.70 came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Also posted a personal-best mile time of 4:16.30 at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, in addition to winning the 3000m... Season-best 5000m time of 14:14.42 came at the Hoosier Open, Dec. 9... Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Claimed Second Team All-MAC honors after posting second-place finishes in both the 5000m and 10000m at the MAC Championships, May 11-13...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 25-27, in the 5000m, ultimately taking 21st in 14:29.24...Posted career-best times in the 1500m (3:53.07), 5000m (14:06.12), and 10000m (30:10.55) throughout the season...Took second in the 5000m at the Stanford Invite, March 31-April 1...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 Raleigh Relays, March 25-26, crossing the finish line in 31:18.47...201415: 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 runner-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 careerbest 14:35.39…Also competed in the 10,000m at the conference 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 Mohammed Bouchikhi and Rahma Rachidi…Has six brothesr, Soufiane, who ran for Eastern Kentucky University, Mourad, Loutfi, Chakib, Fouad, and Houssine; and a sister, Hind…Major: Engineering/Industrial Management.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Tyler Brown

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Findlay, Ohio - Findlay Sprints/Jumps EMU: 2016-17: Did not compete...Outdoor: Did not compete...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 Championships 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 AllMAC…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 lifetimebest 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…Finished runner-up in the high jump at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 10, at 2.00 meters/6 feet 6.75-inches…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 Championships, 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 fouryear track letterwinner 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 champion in 400 and high jump…Holds school records in 400 (47.08), 200 (21.86), high jump (6-feet10 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Abel Flores

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Defiance, Ohio - Defiance Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in three indoor meets...Turned in a seasonbest 3000m time of 8:39.60 at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Season-best 5000m time of 14:38.79 came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Outdoor: Participated in four meets...Claimed fourth in the 10000m at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 30:46.96...Posted a career-best time of 14:36.91 in the 5000m at the Tennessee Relays, April 6-8, and 30:10.09 at the Gina Relays, April 27-29...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in five meets during the indoor season...Notched a career-best time of 8:38.53 in the 3000m at the EMU Triangular, 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 Raleigh 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Caleb Hess

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Owosso, Mich. - Owosso Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in five meets...Academic All-MAC...Turned in a season-best mile time of 4:19.94 at the GVSU Tune Up, Feb. 17, which was good for eighth...Also ran in the 800m, with his best time of the season (2:01.56) coming at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, Jan. 14...Outdoor: Took part in five meets...Academic All-MAC...Posted a career-best 1500m time of 3:55.19 at the Tennessee Relays, April 6-8...Also ran the 4x800m relay multiple times throughout the season...Secured third in the 1500m at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, clocking in at 4:08.16...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 Holiday 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 Owens Classic, May 1-2, finishing 22nd...Took second in the 3000m steeplechase 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 1718, 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 champion 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Mitch Lenneman

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River Falls, Wis. - River Falls Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in three meets...Second Team All-MAC...Helped EMU to a second-place finish in the DMR at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25...Claimed eighth in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, clocking in at 4:24.08...Ran the 3000m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4, crossing the finish line in 8:47.05...Outdoor: Participated in four meets...Claimed fourth in the 5000m at the Tennessee Relays, April 6-8, clocking in at 14:26.19...Nabbed a personal-best time of 31:25.79 in the 10000m at the Gina Relays, April 27-29...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Second Team All-MAC honoree...MAC Distinguished Scholar Student-Athlete and Academic AllMAC...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 finish 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 AllMAC honoree...Ran in the 1500m at the MAC Championships, May 1214, 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 2526...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…Academic All-MAC...2013-14: Did not compete…High School: A four-year track letterwinner 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Nick Raymond

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Erie, Mich. - Mason Distance EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in four meets...Academic All-MAC and Distinguished Scholar Athlete honoree...Nabbed a pair of third-place finishes at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, in the 3000m and 5000m...Career-best 5000m time of 14:21.28 came at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4, which was good for the gold... Tallied a third-place finish in the mile at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, clocking in at 4:14.21...Outdoor: Took part in three meets...First Team All-MAC...Academic AllMAC and Distinguished Scholar Athlete honoree...Claimed the 10000m title at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 30:32.39...Took 11th in the 5000m at the Stanford Invite, March 31-April 1, crossing the finish line in 14:25.88...201516: Indoor: Competed in six meets for the Eagles...Academic All-MAC honoree... Finished the season at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, taking 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 secondplace 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 1416...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 swimming…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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Leighton Antonio

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Hudson, Ohio - Hudson Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in six meets...Took sixth in the 60m finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 6.89 seconds...Won the 60m at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, posting a time of 6.93, in addition to also claiming the 60m and 200m titles at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, Jan. 14...Outdoor: Took part in seven meets...First Team All-MAC honoree after winning the 200m at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a time of 21.00...Also took third in the 100m dash at the conference championships...Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 25-27, in the 200m, clocking in at 21.40... Turned in numerous top-three finishes throughout the season in both the 100m and 200m, in addition to also helping in the 4x100m relay...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 Qualifier in the 100m…Member of the Horizon League Championship 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 Hudson 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 Champions 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Brandon Bolden

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Solon, Ohio - Solon Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in six meets...Claimed 10th in the 200m prelims at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 22.51...Season-best time of 7.03 in the 60m came at the SimmonsHarvey Invite, Jan. 14, while his best 200m time of 22.22 came at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4...Notched a career-best time of 51.03 in the 400m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Competed in three meets...Took ninth in the 200m prelims at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 22.75...Also ran a leg of the 4x100m relay at the conference championships...Took third in the 200m at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, posting a time of 21.67...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 relay 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 Challenge, April 17-18, finishing 11th…Was on the winning 4x100m relay at the Virginia Challenge and the runnerup lineups at the Tennessee Relays and the Jesse Owens Classic, May 1-2…High School: A four-year letterwinner…Won the Ohio State Championship in the 100m dash, clocking 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…Personal: Full Name: Brandon Norman Bolden…Son of Norman and Deborah Bolden…Has one sister, Lauren…Major: Information assurance.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Mike Hierholzer Sr.

Medina,Ohio - Medina Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Finished 19th in the weight throw at the Oiler Opener, Dec. 9, posting a mark of 14.40 meters/ 47 feet 3-inches...Outdoor: Did not compete...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 meters/ 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 meters/ 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: Competed 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 personal 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 top10 finish in the discus at the Hillsdale 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 discus 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Tom Jozwiak

Sr.

Southgate, Mich. - Thomas J. Anderson Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Academic AllMAC and Distinguished Scholar Athlete honoree...Finished fifth in the 800m finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 1:54.57...Posted a career-best time of 1:53.87 in the 800m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Also took second in the 800m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Took part in five meets...Academic AllMAC...Finished 12th in the 800m prelims at the MAC Championships, May 11-13...Season-best time of 1:55.10 in the 800m came at the conference championships...Claimed third in the 4x400m relay at both the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, and the Gina Relays, April 27-29...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in three meets...Concluded his season 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, placing 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 Invitational, 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…Recorded 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 Invitational 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 Alexander Jozwiak...Son of Thomas and Clema Jozwiak...Has two sisters, Leeah and Katrina...Major: Product design and development.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Csaba Matko

Sr.

Racalmas, Hungary - Szechenyi Istvan Gimnazium Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Took third in the mile at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 4:10.17...Turned in a pair of fourth-place finishes at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, in the 800m and 4x400m relay...Posted season-best times of 1:55.47 in the 800m at the Doug Hansen Open and 8:25.42 in the 3000m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4... Outdoor: Ran in five meets...Nabbed eighth in the 800m finals at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, crossing the finish line in 1:54.86...Also took sixth in the 1500m at the conference championships in 3:54.65...Career-best time of 1:52.10 in the 800m came in the prelims of the MAC Championships...Took second in the 800m at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 1415... 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 teamcaptain 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.

2017-18 Track & Field Seniors Travis McCuaig

Sr.

Big Rapids, Mich. - Morley Stanwood Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Did not compete due to transfer regulations... Wingate: Transferred to EMU following two seasons 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 McCuaig…Has one brother, Tony, and three sisters, Kelly, Shelly, and Nicole…Major: Sports management.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Austin Hazek

R-Jr.

Medina, Ohio - Medina Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in eight meets...Career-best mark of 16.62 meters in the weight throw came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10, which was good for eighth...Took sixth in the weight throw at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, launching 15.86 meters/ 52 feet 0.5-inches...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Finished seventh in the hammer throw at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, posting a mark of 47.15 meters/ 154 feet 8-inches...Nabbed a career-best hammer throw mark of 47.17 meters/ 154 feet 9-inches at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22...Also competed in the discus, with his season-best mark of 41.04 meters/ 134 feet 8-inches coming at teh Raleigh Relays, March 24-25...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in three meets...Posted a career-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...Began 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-inches 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Zach Purcilly

R-Jr.

Troy, Mich. - Avondale Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in six meets...Academic All-MAC... Took 10th in the shot put at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, posting a mark of 15.64 meters/ 51 feet 3.75-inches...Nabbed a career-best shot put launch of 16.09 meters/ 52 feet 9.5-inches at the Hillsdale Classic, Feb. 3-4, which was good for fifth...Took fourth in the shot at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, with a mark of 15.39 meters/ 50 feet 6-inches...Outdoor: Competed in five meets...Academic All-MAC...Tallied an 11th-place finish in the shot put at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a launch of 14.94 meters/ 49 feet 0.25-inches...Took second in the shot at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, with a throw of 15.39 meters/ 50 feet 6-inches...Season-best throw of 15.64 meters/ 51 feet 3.75-inches in the shot put came at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25, which was good for sixth...2015-16: Indoor: Took part in a total of four meets...Academic All-MAC honoree... Notched a personal-best mark of 15.40 meters/ 50 feet 6.25-inches in the weight throw at the EMU Triangular, 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 season...Broke the 16m mark in the shot put at the MAC Championships, May 12-14, finishing 11th with a careerbest 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-inches...Opened the outdoor season at the Oliver Nikoloff Invite, April 2...2014-15: Did not compete…High School: A four-year letterwinner 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 discus throw title as a senior…Qualified for the national meet in the indoor shot put during his senior season and took sixth in the discus 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Elijah Barber

Jr.

Columbus, Ohio - Eastmoor Academy Hurdles

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in six meets...Helped EMU to a secondplace finish in the DMR at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, in addition to also running a leg on the third-place finishing 4x400m squad...Regularly participated in the 400m and 60m hurdles throughout the season...Posted a career-best 400m time of 50.17 at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Personal-best 60m hurdles time of 8.48 came at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Participated in six meets...Took third in the 400m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 55.21...Turned in a season-best time of 50.44 in the 400m at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25...Regularly ran in the 400m hurdles throughout the season...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: Competed in a total of five meets throughout the outdoor season...Notched a careerbest 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 letterwinner 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 Division 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Frank Douglas

Jr.

Mansfield, Ohio - Madison Comprehensive Hurdles

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in seven indoor meets...Took fourth in the 60m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in with a career-best time of 8.12... Personal-best 200m time of 22.66 came at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, which was good for seventh...Won the 60m hurdles at the Oiler Opener, Dec. 9, crossing the finish line in 8.13...Outdoor: Competed at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25, taking part in both the 110m hurdles and the 400m hurdles...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Finished fifth in the 60m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, 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 freshman 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 Saris…Was a Madison Comprehensive Scholar-Athlete…Took third in the All-Ohio State Track Championships after winning both the district and Ohio Cardinal Championships…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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Zach Harkey

Jr.

Huron, Ohio - Huron Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in eight meets...Posted a career-best weight throw mark of 16.93 meters/ 55 feet 6.5-inches at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, which was good for fourth...Took eighth in the weight throw at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, with a launch of 15.57 meters/ 51 feet 1-inch...Outdoor: Threw in seven outdoor meets...Notched a career-best hammer throw mark of 55.48 meters/ 182 feet at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22... Finished fifth in the hammer at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a throw of 53.53 meters/ 175 feet 7-inches... Season-best discus mark of 51.40 meters/ 168 feet 8-inches came at the Gina Relays, April 27-29... 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 Championships, 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 winner 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 discus… 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Cameron Hart

Jr.

Columbus, Ohio - Bishop Hartley Jumps EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in seven meets...First Team All-MAC... Claimed the gold in the high jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, with a mark of 2.18 meters/ 7 feet 1.75-inches, which was a career-best... Also took third in the long jump at the conference championships with a launch of 7.37 meters/ 24 feet 2.25-inches...Broke the seven-foot barrier in the high jump twice throughout the season...Turned in a total of nine top-three finishes throughout the season...Outdoor: Competed in seven outdoor meets...Nabbed third in the high jump at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a mark of 2.05 meters/ 6 feet 8.75-inches, in addition to also nabbing fifth in the long jump...NCAA East Regional, May 25-27, qualifier in the long jump and high jump, taking 35th and 29th, respectively... Posted a career-best long jump mark of 7.45 meters/ 24 feet 5.5-inches at the conference championships...2015-16: Indoor: Competed in seven meets during the indoor season...Competed in the high jump and long jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finsihing ninth in both with career-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 honoree…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 Michael Hart…Son of John and Valerie Hart...His father played basketball at Transylvania University from 1975-79…Major: Journalism.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Nicholas Herbert

Jr.

Portage, Mich. - Portage Northern Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in five meets...Finished 10th in the long jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 2425, posting a mark of 6.58 meters/ 21 feet 7.25-inches... Season-best long jump of 6.93 meters/ 22 feet 9-inches came at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Also took part in the 60m, with his best time of the season (7.06) coming at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20...Outdoor: Did not compete...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 academic 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Alex Jacobs

Jr.

Dublin, Ohio - Dublin Jerome Multis

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Nabbed 10th in the heptathlon at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, totaling 4638 points, which was a career-best...Posted careerbest marks in the 60m, 1000m, 60m hurdles, high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot put, and heptathlon throughout the season...Finished fifth in the heptathlon at the Oiler Opener, Dec. 9, with 4429 points...Outdoor: Took part in four meets...Season-best pole vault mark of 4.60 meters/ 15 feet 1-inch came at the Gina Relays, April 27-29...Finished atop the podium in the pole vault at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15... 2015-16: Indoor: Competed in four meets during the season...Completed the heptathlon at the MAC Championships, Feb. 26-27, finishing eighth with a careerbest 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 heptathlon and taking third with 4200 points...Outdoor: Took part in four meets throughout the outdoor season... Competed 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 honors 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.

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Micah Peters

York, Ontario - Vaughn Road Academy Jumps

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in eight meets...Nabbed fourth in the triple jump at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, posting a career-best mark of 14.82 meters/ 48 feet 7.5-inches...Won the triple jump at both the Oiler Opener, Dec. 9, and the Simmons-Harvey Invite, Jan. 14...Totaled six top-three finishes in the triple jump throughout the season...Outdoor: Competed in five meets...Claimed fifth in the triple jump at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a jump of 14.81 meters/ 48 feet 7.25-inches, which was an outdoor best...Won the triple jump at the Gina Relays, April 27-29...Also took second in the triple jump at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, jumping 14.29 meters/ 46 feet 10.75-inches...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 Triangular, Jan. 23, with a career-best mark of 6.50 meters/ 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 Academy 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.

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2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Tyler Underwood

Clinton, Mich. - Clinton Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Ran in six meets...Academic All-MAC... Took third in the 200m finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 21.91...Also took sixth in the 400m finals at the conference championships in 48.77...Won both the 200m and 4x400m relay at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20... Career-best 60m time of 6.99 came at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, Jan. 14, which was good for third...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Academic All-MAC and Distinguished Scholar Athlete...Nabbed fourth in the 400m finals at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 47.94 seconds... Won the 400m at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22, posting a time of 47.49, which was a career-best...Also won the 200m at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, crossing the finish line in 21.16... 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 taking 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 career 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 Invite, May 5-6, after crossing the finish line in 22.17 seconds, whle also taking fifth in the 100m dash...Began 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 Clinton, 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 basketball team, while also garnering the Redskin Award and the TCC Sportsmanship Award…Played two years of junior league hockey for the Ogden Mustangs of the Western States Hockey League…Personal: 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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2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS

2017-18 Track & Field JUNIORS Derek Ziegenfuss

Allentown, Pa. - Parkland Javelin

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in two meets...Ran a career-best 60m time of 7.70 at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, which was good for ninth...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...First Team All-MAC...Claimed the javelin crown at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, launching a program and MAC record 68.89 meters/ 226 feet to defend his title... Qualified to the NCAA East Regional, May 25-27, taking 20th in the javelin with a throw of 62.19 meters/ 204 feet...Also won the javelin at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22, with a mark of 63.65 meters/ 208 feet 10-inches...Regularly finished in the top-three of the javelin throughout the year...201516: Indoor: Did not compete...Joined the Eagles as a freshman prior to the 2015-16 academic 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 1214, posting a throw of 67.44 meters/ 221 feet 3-inches... Began his EMU career at the Oliver Nikoloff 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 Eastern University in St. Davids, Pa….Major: Undecided.

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2017-18 Track & Field sophomores

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Taige Bryant

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Edmond, Okla. - Edmond Memorial Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in five meets...Posted a career-best weight throw mark of 16.19 meters/ 53 feet 1.5-inches at the Hillsdale Classic, Feb. 3-4, which was good for 12th...Secured seventh in the weight throw at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Took part in six outdoor meets... Took seventh in the discus at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a career-best mark of 49.08 meters/ 161 feet... Personal-best hammer throw mark of 48.09 meters/ 157 feet 9-inches came at the Gina Relays, April 27-29...Nabbed a pair of fifth-place finishes throughout the year...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 Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Okla….Competed as a Bulldog under coach Ricky Leathe… Honored by being on the Superintendent 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Sean Beckom

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Saginaw, Mich. - Heritage Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in six meets...Ran in the 60m at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, taking 10th in the prelims...Posted a career-best time of 6.96 in the 60m at the Hillsdale Classic, Feb. 3-4...Career-best time of 22.64 in the 200m came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Secured a pair of fith-place finishes in the 60m and 200m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Participated in six meets... Claimed 11th in the 100m prelims at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, in addition to also running a leg on the 4x100m relay team...Career-best time of 10.79 in the 100m came at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22...High School: A fouryear 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…Finished 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Colin Etchen

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Edgerton, Ohio - Edgerton Pole Vault

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in the pole vault in seven meets...Career-best mark of 4.81 meters/ 15 feet 9.25-inches came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Claimed eighth in the pole vault at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, with a mark of 4.47 meters/ 14 feet 8-inches...Outdoor: Took part in six meets...Career-best mark of 4.91 meters/ 16 feet 1.25-inches came at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22...Took sixth in the pole vault at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, with a mark of 4.50 meters/ 14 feet 9-inches...Won the pole vault at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25... High School: A fouryear 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 Etchen…Son of Kevin and Angela Etchen…Has one brother, Austin, and one sister, Andrea…Major: Chemistry.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Devonte Findlay

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Lauderhill, Fla. - Blanche Ely Hurdles

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in seven meets...Claimed fifth in the 60m hurdles finals at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in with a career-best time of 8.14... Won the 60m hurdles at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20... Also ran in the 200m at the Simmons-Harvey Invite, Jan. 14, taking eighth in 23.53...Outdoor: Took part in seven outdoor meets...Posted a career-best 110m hurdles time of 14.63 at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22...Clocked in at 55.01 in the 400m hurdles at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25, which was a personal-best... High School: A three-year letterwinner at Blanche Ely High School…Posted senior-year stats of 14.32 seconds 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 being 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 Randolph and Muriel Findlay…Has one brother-inlaw, Elysee, and one sister, Samantha…Major: Undecided.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Tyler Johnson

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Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek Mid-Distance

EMU: 2017-18: Indoor: Did not compete...Outdoor: Did not compete...High School: A four-year letterwinner and threetime Team Captain at Harbor Creek High School…District 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, respectively…Set school records in the 400m (50.13), 800m (1:55.16), and 4x800m (7:58.89)…Finished as runner-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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Dan Kuhn

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Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek Mid-Distance

2016-17: Indoor: Ran in seven meets...Second Team AllMAC...Ran a leg of the second-place finishing DMR team at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25...Posted a seasonbest time of 1:55.30 in the 800m at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Also ran the 4x400m relay throughout the season... Outdoor: Participated in five meets...Posted a season-best 800m time of 1:55.31 at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, finishing ninth...Also ran the 400m, clocking in at 51.64 at the Raleigh Relays, March 24-25...Helped EMU to a third-place finish in the 4x400m relay at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15... High School: A four-year letterwinner and three-time Team Captain at Harbor Creek High School…District 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, respectively…Set school records in the 400m (50.13), 800m (1:55.16), and 4x800m (7:58.89)…Finished as runner-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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Drew Lament

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Lakeview, Ohio - Waynesfield-Goshen Multis

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in eight meets... Posted a career-best heptathlon total of 4590 at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25...Finished second in the heptathlon shot put at the conference championships with a launch of 13.09 meters/ 42 feet 11.5-inches...Took fourth in the heptathlon at the Oiler Opener, Dec. 9, totaling 4460 points...Outdoor: Participated in two meets...Finished eighth in the 110m hurdles at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, clocking in at 15.66...Notched a career-best javelin throw of 42.05 meters/ 137 feet 11-inches at the Al Owens Open, April 21-22... 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 despite 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Trevor Marcus

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Dublin, Ohio - Dublin Jerome Sprints

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Helped EMU to a third-place finish in the 4x400m relay at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25...Posted a career-best time of 49.54 in the 400m at the Meyo Invite, Feb. 3-4...Ran on a pair of firstplace finishing 4x400m relay teams at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, and the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Outdoor: Ran in six meets...Qualified to the 400m finals at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, ultimately taking eighth in a season-best 49.80 seconds...Claimed a pair of third-place finishes at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, in the 400m and 4x400m...Nabbed fourth in the 200m at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, in 21.69... 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 AllOhio honors…Also participated in soccer…Personal: Full Name: Trevor Milton Marcus…Son of Michael Marcus and Karen Bailey…Has one brother, Corey…Major: Business.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Dakota Medley

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Novelty, Ohio - West Geauga Mid-Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Did not compete...Outdoor: Did not compete...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 Second 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Terrell Posada

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Solon, Ohio - Solon Pole Vault

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…Evangel: Attended Evangel University for the 2016-17 season, earning back-to-back HAAC Athlete of the Week honors…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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Jannik Schmitt

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Plymouth, Mich. - Salem Throws

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in seven meets...Tallied an 11th-place finish in the shot put at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, launching 14.80 meters/ 48 feet 6.75-inches... Posted a career-best shot put mark of 15.51 meters/ 50 feet 10.75-inches at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, which was good for fifth...Also took part in the weight throw, with his best of the season coming at the EMU Triangular with a mark of 13.99 meters/ 45 feet 10.75-inches...Outdoor: Competed in six meets...Took 12th in the discus at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, posting a career-best mark of 45.67 meters/ 149 feet 10-inches...Finished fourth in the shot put at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, posting a mark of 15.20 meters/ 49 feet 10.5-inches...Also claimed seventh in both the discus and javelin at the Gina Relays...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 Champion 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Ivan Suazo

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Columbus, Ohio - Westland Hurdles

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Took part in seven meets...Second Team All-MAC...Claimed second in the 60m hurdles at the MAC Championships, Feb. 24-25, clocking in at 8.10, which was a career-best, in the finals...Tallied a secondplace finish in the 60m hurdles at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28, posting a time of 8.30 seconds...Consistently turned in top-five performances in the 60m hurdles throughout the year...Outdoor: Competed in five meets...Took seventh in the 110m hurdles at the MAC Championships, May 11-13, clocking in at 14.76...Career-best 110m hurdles time of 14.67 came in the prelims of the conference championships... Claimed sixth in the 110m hurdles at the Gina Relays, April 27-29, clocking in at 14.83...High School: A four-year letterwinner at Westland High School…Finished first at Indoor State Championships 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Austin Wicker

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Pinckney, Mich. - Pinckney Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Did not compete...Outdoor: Did not compete...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 Championships cross country qualifier… Also named a Footlocker regional qualifier…Named AllConference three years in a row…Also ran in track… All-State in the 3200m, in addition to being the 3200m Conference Champion…New Balance national 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.

2017-18 Track & Field sophomores Roderic Wilson

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Atlanta, Ga. - Blanche Ely Mid-Distance

EMU: 2016-17: Indoor: Competed in six meets...Took 10th in the 800m prelims at the MAC Championships, Feb. 2425, clocking in at 1:59.30...Career-best 800m time of 1:53.95 came at the GVSU Big Meet, Feb. 10...Nabbed a pair of fourth-place finishes in the 800m and 4x400m at the EMU Triangular, Jan. 28...Secured third in the 800m at the Doug Hansen Open, Jan. 20, crossing the finish line in 1:54.42... Outdoor: Ran in six meets...Took 13th in the 800m prelims, while also running a leg of the fourth-place finishing 4x400m relay at the MAC Championships, May 11-13...Season-best 800m time of 1:54.30 came at the Golden Grizzly Invite, April 14-15, which was good for fourth...Took third in the 4x400m relay at the Gina Relays, April 27-29... High School: A threeyear 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 Regional 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 Champion…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.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Matthew Bull

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Mentor, Ohio - Mentor Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Competed at Mentor High School… Posted senior year times of 1:54.7 in the 800m, 4:19.2 in the 1600m, and 9:27 in the 3200m…Set the 4x800m and 5000m cross country record for his high school…Named All-Ohio, while also claiming the 800m district championship in both 2016 and 2017…Cross country district championship in 2017…Also played hockey in high school…Personal: Full Name: Matthew Robert Bull…Son of Douglas Bull…Has two brothers, Joe and John, and one sister, Frances…Major: Undecided

Charles Calhoun

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Shaker, Ohio - Shaker Heights Jumps

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Competed at Shaker Heights High School…Posted senior season times of 40.45 in the 300m hurdles, 21 feet 8-inches in the long jump, and 3:23 in the 4x400m relay…Set the high school record with his long jump of 21 feet 8-inches… Named Second Team All-Conference…Helped his team to a second-place finish at districts… Also played football…Personal: Full Name: Charles Matthew Calhoun…Son of Charles and Darlene Calhoun…Has four sisters, Brittanie, Taylor, Hayley, and Cydney…Major: Biology/Pre-med.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Ian Cook

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Worthington, Ohio - Thomas Worthington Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Thomas Worthington High School…Ran a 16:56 personal-best as a senior in cross country…Helped his team to conference, district, and regional championships…Also helped his squad to a fourth place finish at the state meet…Served as team captain…Personal: Full Name: Ian Christiaan Cook…Son of Chris and Tori Cook…Has one brother, Sean…Major: Secondary Education.

Solomon Costa

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Gahanna, Ohio - Gahanna Lincoln Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Gahanna Lincoln High School… Set the high school record in the 1600m with a time of 4:19…Earned both Second Team and Honorable Mention awards in the cross country season…Personal: Full Name: Solomon Belay Costa…Son of Belay Pissatlis and Gezachin Beyene…Has one brother, Gabrieal, and two sisters, Miraf and Blen…Major: Business.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Owen Day

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Ottawa, Ontario - International School of Dusseldorf Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended both Holy Trinity and the International School of Dusseldorf…Posted senior year times of 1:53 in the 800m and 3:44 in the 1500m…Named the Ottawa Lions Junior Athlete MVP in 2013, while also claiming a total of four top-three OFSAA medals…Also claimed eighth in the German Cross Country Championships in 2016…Personal: Full Name: Owen Peter Brendan Day…Son of Michael and Ellen Day…Has two brothers, Kieran and Mickey, and one sister, Natalie…Major: Simulation, animation, and gaming.

Dalton Delancey

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Meadowbrook, Ohio - Meadowbrook Pole Vault

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Meadowbrook High School… As a senior, posted a pole vault mark of 14 feet 7-inches, which was also a personal-best…Earned AllOhio honors, while also winning a district championship and finishing as a regional runner-up in his final season…Two-time Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 4A champion…Earned All-Eastern Ohio Team honors and also finished first in the East Central Ohio league…Competed once in the decathlon, posting a score of 4986 points…Personal: Full Name: Dalton Allen DeLancey…Son of Mark and Julie DeLancey…Has two brothers, Colton and Markie, and one sister, Kelly…Major: Criminal justice.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Hayelom Fitsum

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Denver, Colo. - Denver School of Science and Technology Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended the Denver School of Science and Technology… Posted senior year times of 1:56.38 in the 800m during the indoor season, which was the fastest time in the state, while also clocking in at 1:53.76 in the outdoors 800m, and 4:26.19 in the 1600m…Set the DSST record in the 5000m with a time of 16:54, in addition to setting the school record in the 400m in 50.13, 800m in 1:52.86, and 1600m in 4:26.19…Earned First Team AllLeague honors in cross country as a junior and a senior…Air Force Academy 2017 Indoor Boys Track MVP and 2016 Cross Country League Runner of the Year award recipient…Won the league championship in the 400m and 800m in 2016, as well as the 1600m in 2017…Three-time cross country team captain…Personal: Full Name: Hayelom Belay Fitsum…Son of Belay Berhe and Fetlework Abraha…Has one brother, Alula, and four sisters, Meron, Meseret, Makda, and Metselal…Major: Engineering.

Kevin Fofanah

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Providence, R.I. - Classical Throws

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Classical High School… Posted senior season marks of 68 feet 9-inches in the weight throw and 192 feet 3-inches in the hammer throw…Earned All-Class, All-Division, All-State, and All-American honors throughout his high school career…Recipient of the Al Moro Award, in addition to also earning the Coaches Award…Three-time team captain…Also played football…Personal: Full Name: Kevin Fofanah… Son of Mohamed and Marian Fofanah…Has two brothers, Raymond and Emmanuel, and five sisters, Aminah, Hawa, Josphine, Lillian, and Yetunde…Major: Media studies/African-American studies.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Rhys Grealish

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Indianapolis, Ind. - Avon Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Avon High School…Posted senior season times of 1:57.97 in the 800m, 4:28.18 in the 1600m, 9:48.65 in the 3200m, and 15:40.72 in the 5000m during the cross country season…Holds the high school 5000m cross country record, while also sitting at No. 7 in the 3200m, as well as No. 6, No. 7, and No. 8 in the 4x800m relay… Selected to the 2016 Team Indiana All-Star team for the Mideast Cross Country Championships…Three-time State Championships qualifier in cross country, and two-time cross country team MVP…Earned All-Sectional honors twice, All-Regional honors three times, and All-Semi-State once…Class 4A IATCCC All-State Honorable Mention in 2015 and 2016…Helped his team to a second-place finish at both Regionals and State Championships in track, and a sixth-place State Championships finish in cross country…Personal: Full Name: Rhys Elliot Grealish…Son of Patrick and Mary Grealish…Has one brother, Egan…Major: Electronic media and film studies.

Corey Hamilton

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Brooklyn, Mich. - Columbia Central Hurdles

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Columbia Central where he lettered in track & field and football…Earned All-State honors in the 60m, 110m, and 300m hurdles… Helped his track & field team qualify for the state championship as well as his football team to playoffs in his senior and junior years…Personal: Full Name: Corey Edward Hamilton…Son of Michael Hamilton and Kristy Allen…Has one brother, Brett, and one sister, Dayna…Major: Physical therapy.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Charles Hilsenbeck

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Temperance, Mich. - Temperance Bedford Sprints

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Bedford Senior High School… Posted senior year times of 11.06 in the 100m, 22.06 in the 200m, and 49.14 in the 400m…Set both the 200m and 400m school record, while also adding a Whitmore Lake meet record in the 200m…Named Team MVP in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons…State qualifier in the 200m and 400m as a junior, and 400m as a senior…Earned All-Region honors in the 400m as a junior and a senior after finishing second both times… SEC Champion in the 200m and 400m as a junior…Also played basketball…Personal: Full Name: Charles Steven Hilsenbeck Jr…Son of Chuck and Nicole Hilsenbeck…Has one sister, Courtney...Major: Business.

Johnelle Joe

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Mount Pleasant, Mich. - Mount Pleasant Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Mount Pleasant High School… Claimed the indoor and outdoor state championship in the 800m, ultimately going undefeated in the 800m as a senior…Holds the school record in the 800m with a time of 1:52.89…Also holds the indoor state championship meet record…Academic All-State and Academic All-Conference honoree…Also was named the All-County and All-Conference Champion in the 800m…Personal: Full Name: Johnelle Maurice Joe…Son of Theotis Joe and Aprille Freeman…Has one brother, Ramier, and one sister, Iasia…Major: Sports medicine.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Derek Jones

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Erie, Pa. - Harbor Creek Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Cathedral Preparatory School… As a senior, posted times of 50.8 in the 400m and 1:54.04 in the 800m…Holds the school record in the 800m, while also running a leg of the school-record holding 4x400m relay team…Also claims the District 10 800m record…Two-time District 10 800m All Star…Named Team MVP…Finished eighth in the state in the 800m…District 10 All 800 Team honoree…Personal: Full Name: Derek Christopher Jones…Son of Aaron and Lisa Jones…Has one brother, Corey, and two sisters, Kayley and Taylor…Major: Business.

Kyle Kerley

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Jackson, Mich. - East Jackson Throws

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended East Jackson High School…Holds career-best marks of 156 feet 10-inches in the discus and 50 feet 10-inches in the shot put…Was the conference champion in both the shot put and the discus three times, while also winning regionals in the discus twice… Earned all-state honors after claiming fifth at the state championships…Class salutatorian in high school, in addition to also earning all-academic honors…Personal: Full Name: Kyle Edward Kerley…Son of Edward and LynDell Kerley…Has two brothers, Cody and Caleb, and one sister, Mariah…Major: Criminal justice.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Zach Kubicki

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Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Whitmer Pole Vault

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Toledo Whitmer Senior High School…As a senior, posted a pole vault mark of 15 feet 7-inches, which was both a personal-best and a school record…Set the Three Rivers Athletic Conference league record and the District record in the pole vault as a senior…Finished fifth in the state championships in his final year, while also helping his team to claiming the TRAC and Division 1 District Championships…As a junior, earned third team All-TRAC honors, in addition to finishing as runner-up at the district championships…Also was an accomplished football player…Personal: Full Name: Zachary Daniel Kubicki…Son of Greg and Shelly Kubicki…Has one brother, Mitchell, and one sister, Haley…Major: Construction management.

Skyler Lester

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Marietta, Ga. - Marietta Multis

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Marietta High School…As a senior, posted a decathlon mark of 6100 points, while also holding senior times and marks of 14.71 in the 110m hurdles, 39.63 in the 300m hurdles, and 6 feet 6.75-inches in the high jump…Finished as the 7A high jump runner-up, in addition to also claiming sixth in the 110m hurdles…First team All-County team honoree as a senior…Also finished fifth in the 2016 7A high jump…Personal: Full Name: Skyler Blair Lester…Son of Sterling and Stacey Lester…Has one sister, Sterling…Major: Business marketing.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Ryan Long

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Gainsborough, England - Queen Elizabeth Multis

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Queen Elizabeth’s School…As a senior, posted marks of 11.15 in the 100m, 14.53 in the 110m hurdles, 7.00 meters in the long jump, 41.04 meters in the discus, and 6316 points in the decathlon…Finished sixth in the heptathlon at the England Athletics U20 Indoor Combined Events Championships, while also claiming the silver in the decathlon at the England Athletics U20 Combined Events Championships…In 2016, claimed gold in the heptathlon at the South of England Indoor Championships, in addition to also taking bronze in the decathlon at the English Schools Combined Event…Posted a personal-best decathlon mark of 6435 points at the England Athletics U20 Combined Events Championships in 2016…Personal: Full Name: Ryan Michael Long…Son of Ashley and Amanda Long…Has one brother, Xander…Major: Physics/Engineering.

Dennis Manyeah

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Darby, Pa. - Pennwood Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Penn Wood High School… As a senior, earned three outdoor state medals…Set six high school records at Penn Wood, including the 600m, 800m, indoor and outdoor high jump…and the indoor and outdoor 4x800m…Has earned All-American, All-State, and All-Delco honors…Personal: Full Name: Dennis Manyeah…Son of Charles Chea and Judah Quiah…Has one brother, Emmanuel, and one sister, Gail…Major: Biology.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Hunter Moore

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Lewis Center, Ohio - Olentangy Orange Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Olentangy Orange High School…Posted senior year times of 14:58 in the 5000m and 8:58 in the 3200m…State champion in the 3200m as a senior…Set high school records in the 1600m, 5000m, 3200m, and 4x1600m relay…Named Most Valuable Runner and Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete, while also reeling in All-State honors four times…Was the OCC cross country champion in 2015 and 2016, in addition to also winning the OCC 3200m in 2015, 2016, and 2017, along with the 1600m and 4x800m relay in 2017…Personal: Full Name: Hunter Lee Moore…Son of Brian and Reva Moore…Has one brother, Cody…Major: Kinesiology.

Isaac Murdock Fr.

Boerne, Texas - Boerne Samuel V Champion Multis

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Boerne Samuel V Champion High School…Posted senior year marks of 6354 points in the decathlon, as well as 15.42 in the 110m hurdles and 39.20 in the 300m hurdles…Holds the school record in the long jump as a junior at 22 feet 5-inches, as well as the triple jump record as a freshman at 42 feet 2-inches…Named First Team Academic All-State in 2017…Helped his team to district championships in 2014, 2016, and 2017, along with winning the area championship in 2017…Claimed the 300m hurdles district and area crown in 2017…Also played football…Personal: Full Name: Isaac Tierce Murdock…Son of Terry and Anita Murdock…Has two brother, Derek and Dylan, and one sister, Adrienne…Major: Exercise science.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Phoenix Myers

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Wattsburg, Pa. - Seneca Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Seneca High School…As a senior, posted times of 4:18 (indoor) and 4:23 (outdoor) in the 1600m, 4:21 in the outdoor mile, and an 800m relay split time of 1:55...Holds the high school record in the 1600m (4:18) and 4x800m relay (7:48)…Earned first team allregion honors from 2015-17 in the 1600m and 4x800m…Helped his team to 2016-17 state and district titles in the 4x800m…Also ran cross country, where his squad claimed third in the state championships in 2016… Personal: Full Name: Phoenix James Myers…Son of Nate and Kim Myers…Has one brother, Donovan, who will also be joining the EMU track & field team, as well as one sister, Natalya…Major: Mechanical engineering.

Gregory Potter

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York, Pa. - Red Lion Pole Vault

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Red Lion High School… Posted a senior year best mark of 14 feet 9-inches in the pole vault, which was good for second at the District Championships…Claimed the pole vault title at the County Championships, while also finishing fourth at the State Championships…Set the school record in the pole vault with a mark of 15 feet…Two-time YAIAA All-Star Team honoree…Also won the county title in 2016, as well as the district title…Finished sixth at the State Championships as a junior…Also ran cross country and did gymnastics…Personal: Full Name: Gregory James Potter…Son of Christopher and Kathleen Potter…Has one brother, Nikolas, and one sister, Diana…Major: Exercise science.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Owen Richardson

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Basingstoke, England Sprints

EMU:2017-18:OneofEMU’sincomingrecruits…HighSchool:Personal:FullName:OwenJamesRichardson… Son of Steve and Sophia Richardson…Has one brother, Myles, and one sister, Cleo…Major: Exercise science.

Cameron Sorenson

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Oshkosh, Wis. - Oshkosh North Jumps

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Oshkosh North High School…Posted senior year marks of 22 feet 1.75-inches in the long jump and 43 feet 8.5-inches in the triple jump…Earned First Team All-Conference honors in the long jump as a senior, while also adding Second Team All-Conference in the triple jump…Qualified to the State Championships in the long jump, triple jump, and 400m relay…Second Team All-Conference and state qualifier in the long jump as a junior…Also played football in high school…Personal: Full Name: Cameron Dubinski Sorenson…Son of Scott and Kelly Sorenson…Has two brothers, Ian and Evan…Major: Undecided.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Newlyn Stephenson

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Gary, Ind. - Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Throws

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Thea Bowman Leadership Academy…Posted senior year marks of 50 feet in the shot put and 130 feet in the discus…Holds all the throws records for his high school…Sectional shot put champion, and indoor state champion in the shot put for 2017…Also played football…Personal: Full Name: Newlyn Hollis Stephenson III…Son of Newlyn Stephenson Jr. and Jonell Allen-Stephenson…Has one brother, Joseph…Major: Occupational therapy.

James Thomas

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New Castle, Pa. - Union Area Multis

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Union Area High School… Posted senior season marks of 45 feet 8-inches in the triple jump, 6 feet 6-inches in the high jump, 21 feet 10.5-inches in the long jump, while also notching a time of 14.78 in the hurdles…Holds the school record in the hurdles, high jump, and triple jump…Secured the 2016 WPIAL high jump title, in addition to earning the 2017 WPIAL hurdles championship…Two-time PIAA state high jump silver medalist… Totaled five state medals in his high school career…Helped his team to an undefeated dual meet record in both 2016 and 2017…Personal: Full Name: James Lamar Thomas Jr… Son of James and Theresa Thomas…Has three brothers, Roscoe, Anthony, and Braylon…Major: Business marketing.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Zachary West

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Fenton, Mich. - Fenton Sprints

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Fenton High School where he was a two-year letterwinner and captain...Won the conference titles in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x200m relay, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay…All-state selection in the 200m and 400m…Named all-conference in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and 4x200m relay…Finished third in the state in the 400m and fourth in the 200m…Set school records in the 4x200m relay with a time of 1:29.5 and in the 400m with a time of 47.9…Also played football, basketball, and baseball…Two-time all-conference and all-county wide receiver…Personal: Full Name: Zachary Lee West…Son of Robert and Sue West…Has two sisters, Amanda and Amelia…Major: Nursing.

Treston White

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Lockport, N.Y. - Lockport Sprints/Mid-Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits...High School: Attended Lockport High School…Ran a 47.81 in the 400m as a senior…Holds school records in the 300m (36.02), indoor 400m (49.14), outdoor 400m (47.81), and 600m (1:21.18)…Named All-Western New York, Indoor Track MVP, and Prep Talk Athlete of the Year, while also securing the Nine Sport Award…Claimed the state championship in both the 400m and 600m… Also played volleyball…Personal: Full Name: Treston Kendall White…Son of Geraldine White…Has three brothers. Tivon, Shamar, Dray, and one sister, Jasmine…Major: Sport management and physical education.

2017-18 Track & Field freshmen Zach Young

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Marion, Ill. - Marion Distance

EMU: 2017-18: One of EMU’s incoming recruits…High School: Attended Marion High School…As a senior posted times of 4:20 in the mile, 1:58 in the 800m, 9:41 in the 3200m, and a 51-second split in the 4x400m… Set the 1600m record for his high school with a time of 4:20.77…Named Most Valuable Cross Country Runner three times, and Most Valuable Track Athlete once…Four-time First Team All-Conference honoree in cross country, and two-time First Team All-Conference honoree in track…All-State 1600m runner…Helped his team to a South Seven Conference Championship…Personal: Full Name: Zachary Freeman Monroe Young…Son of Michael Young and Philena Hope…Has four brothers, and one sister…Major: Exercise Science.

The Mid-American Conference THIS IS THE MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Providing leadership in education and diversity, the Mid-American Conference moves into its 71st year of service to our students. Since its inception in 1946, the Mid-American Conference has progressively grown and developed into one of the most aggressive Division I conferences in the country. One of only 10 football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences, the MAC named Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher as its eighth commissioner in March of 2009. The league hosts championships in 23 sports, including neutral site events at some of the finest facilities in the nation – football (Ford Field, Detroit), men’s and women’s basketball (Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland), softball (Firestone Stadium, Akron) and baseball (Sprenger Stadium, Avon, Ohio). The MAC secured a four-year contract extension with Ford Field to host the MAC Football Championship Game through the 2019 football season, anchored a six-year contract extension for the MAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments at Quicken Loans Arena through the 2023 season, and stabilized a five-year contract extension through the 2020 season for the MAC Baseball Tournament at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio. 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 recently served as the host for the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Midwest Regional at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland and will also serve as host of the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First and Second Rounds, also at Quicken Loans Arena. The MAC has previously hosted both the 2012 and 2014 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships, and will also host the 2019 NCAA Women’s Bowling Championships under Steinbrecher’s direction. In the summer of 2014, the MAC and ESPN announced a historic 13-year rights extension deal through the 2026-27 season for expanded national television and digital distribution. This is the largest and most extensive agreement in the history of the Conference and brings long-term security for the MAC through the 2026-27 academic year. ESPN has exclusive television and digital distribution rights for all MAC sporting events, and guarantees coverage of every football game, and select men’s and women’s basketball and Olympic sporting events. The MAC and ESPN will establish on-campus production capabilities that will provide a significant increase in the national coverage of baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and Olympic sports on ESPN3. This will open up nearly 92 million households from ESPN3 for exposure to MAC sports for the first time in Conference history. Through this ESPN partnership, the MAC and CBS Sports Network announced a four-year sublicensing agreement to expand its national coverage of football and basketball through the 2018-19 season. For the second time in Mid-American Conference history a member institution will be playing in one of the prestigious New Year’s Six Bowl Games, as MAC Champion Western Michigan will face Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the 2016 season, the MAC witnessed six members accept bowl invitations. Western Michigan (Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Arlington, Texas), Ohio (Dollar General Bowl, Mobile, Ala.), Toledo (Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.), Central Michigan (Miami Beach Bowl, Miami, Fla.), Miami (St. Petersburg Bowl, St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Eastern Michigan (Popeyes Bahamas Bowl, Nassau, Bahamas) represented the MAC in bowl games during the 2016 bowl season. The six bowl invitations are one shy of the MAC single-season record of seven bowl invitations during the 2012 and 2016 bowl seasons. This also marks the ninth time in MAC history to have five or more programs receive a bowl invitation (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016) in a single-season. In the previous six bowl seasons, the MAC has a record of 11-24 in 35 bowl games – 2016 (0-6); 2015 (3-4); 2014 (2-3); 2013 (0-5); 2012 (2-5); 2011 (4-1). In December of 2016, Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck was named MAC Head Coach of the Year, Broncos WR Corey Davis as the MAC Offensive Player of the Year and KR Darius Phillips was named MAC Special Teams Player of the Year. Also receiving accolades, Ohio DE Tarell Basham earned MAC Defensive Player of the Year, while Bobcats S Javon Hagan was named MAC Freshman of the Year. Western Michigan senior QB Zach Terrell was named the league’s Vern Smith Leadership Award winner and was also named the winner of the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation as the best football scholar athlete in the nation. In December of 2013, former Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch finished third overall in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest ever finish by a MAC student. Lynch was invited to the Heisman Trophy Award ceremony in New York City and became only the third MAC student-athlete to receive an invitation to the ceremony – Marshall QB Chad Pennington (1999) and Marshall WR Randy Moss (1997). During the 2017 NFL Draft, Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was the fifth overall selection by the Tennessee Titans. Davis’ selection was the highest ever for the Broncos program and tied the second-highest ever draft selection by a student from the MAC. It also marked the third MAC football student selected in the top five of the NFL draft over the last five seasons. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack was the fifth overall selection by the Oakland Raiders. Mack’s selection was the highest-ever for the Buffalo program and the second highest ever selection for a MAC student. 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 victories. In the fall of 2013, the MAC announced the creation of newly created bowl games in Boca Raton, Fla., Nassau, Bahamas, and Montgomery, Ala. for a six-year period (2014-2019). The creation of the Marmot Boca Raton and Bahamas Bowls were the centerpiece of a joint agreement between several FBS conferences and will be supported by several FBS conferences on a six-year rotating basis. Each football season the MAC has a minimum five guaranteed bowl opportunities. The MAC has long-term primary contracts with the Dollar General Bowl (based in Mobile, Ala.) through the 2017 season and Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (based in Boise, Ida.) through the 2019 season. During the 2016 football season, Western Michigan won the 2016 Marathon MAC Football Championship Game with a 29-23 win over Ohio on Dec. 2. The win was Western Michigan’s first championship since 1988 and the second football title in program history. Western Michigan entered the bowl season ranked No. 12 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and No. 14 in the Amway/USA Today Coaches Poll. The No. 12 AP ranking was the highest in the MAC since Ball State was ranked No. 12 on Nov. 30, 2008 after a 12-0 start. Western Michigan lost a 24-16 decision to No. 8 Wisconsin in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 2. Western Michigan ended the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll with a 13-1 record. The Broncos were also ranked No. 15 in the sixth and final College Football Playoff ranking on Dec. 4. Western Michigan was bowl eligible for the third straight year. Western Michigan’s 13-0 mark after the Marathon MAC Football Championship was the first for the MAC since former member Marshall finished the 1999 season with a 13-0 record and a No. 10 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. During Western Michigan’s historic 2016 season, ESPN’s College Game Day, college football’s longest-running and most-celebrated pregame show, came to the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on Nov. 19 for the No. 14-ranked Broncos home game vs. Buffalo on ESPNU. This marked only the second time in MAC history for ESPN College GameDay to visit a MAC campus. The previous visit came in 2003 with Northern Illinois at Bowling Green. The MAC had 11 draft selections in the 2017 NFL Draft to tie a MAC modern era (seven rounds) record for the most students drafted in an NFL Draft (2005 NFL Draft). The 11 selections in the 2017 NFL Draft – WR Corey Davis (Western Michigan) by Tennessee (1st Round, 5th overall); OL Taylor Moton (Western Michigan) by Carolina (2nd Round, 64th overall); DE Tarell Basham (Ohio) by Indianapolis (3rd Round, 80th overall); RB Kareem Hunt (Toledo) by Kansas City (3rd Round, 86th overall); WR Kenny Golladay (Northern Illinois) by Detroit (3rd Round, 96th overall); TE Michael Roberts (Toledo) by Detroit (4th Round, 127th overall); LB Blair Brown (Ohio) by Jacksonville (5th Round, 148th overall); DT Treyvon Hester (Toledo) by Oakland (7th Round, 244th overall); LB Keion Adams (Western Michigan) by Pittsburgh (7th Round, 248th overall); DL Pat O’Connor (Eastern Michigan) by Detroit (7th Round, 250th overall); and TE Mason Schreck (Buffalo) by Cincinnati (7th Round, 251st overall). In men’s basketball, the MAC witnessed the Kent State Golden Flashes upset No. 1 Akron in the MAC Championship game to claim the 2017 MAC tournament title, their sixth in program history. The Zips earned their second consecutive MAC regular season title after winning 21+ games for the 12-straight season. Akron’s Isaiah Johnson was awarded the MAC Player of the Year award, while Keith Dambrot was named Coach of the Year. Four MAC institutions competed in postseason basketball; Kent State (NCAA Tournament), Akron (NIT), Ball State (CIT), and Toledo (CBI). Akron’s Isaiah Johnson earned All-American Honorable Mention by the Associated Press. 10 student-athletes were named to the NABC All-District 14 first and second teams. In wrestling, Missouri won its fifth consecutive MAC Tournament Championship and finished fifth overall at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Missouri junior J’den Cox became the 12th MAC wrestler in Conference history to win a National Championship, including the first three-time National Champion. Cox won the 197lb. weight class with an 8-2 win over Minnesota’s Brett Pfarr at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis in the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Cox becomes the fifth MAC National Champion in the last seven years -- joining Kent State’s Dustin Kilgore in 2011 (197 weight class), Cox in 2014, 2016 and 2017 (197 weight class) and Missouri’s Drake Houdashelt in 2015 (149 weight class). Cox also qualified for Team USA for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games and earned a Bronze Medal in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The MAC had 45 wrestlers invited to the to the 2017 NCAA Wrestling Championships, which ranked third most of any Division I Conference, and eight wrestlers were named All-Americans – Missouri (J’Den Cox 1st place at 197; Lavion Mayes 2nd place at 149;

Joey Lavallee 2nd place at 157; Jaydin Eierman 5th place at 141 and Daniel Lewis 6th place at 165); Northern Iowa (Max Thomsen 5th place at 149 and Drew Foster 7th place at 184) and Old Dominion (Kevin Beazley 8th place at 197). Eastern Michigan claimed its seventh consecutive and 21st MAC title in men’s cross country. Eastern Michigan men were ranked 25th prior to NCAA Championships and the Eagles Nick Raymond qualified for NCAA Championships and received All-American honors for his 31st place finish. Eastern Michigan won its third consecutive swimming & diving championship and the program’s 34th title. Missouri State’s Antonio Thomas and Arthur Osvath represented the Conference at the NCAA Championships, while Osvath earned All-American honors. In men’s tennis, Buffalo won the programs second MAC Tournament Championship in the last three years with a 4-3 win over Western Michigan. Buffalo won the final three singles matches to claim the Tournament Title. Ball State senior Lucas Andersen was named MAC Player of the Year, while Buffalo’s Lee Nickell was named MAC Coach of the Year. Western Michigan senior Matt Hamilton was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) 2017 Academic All-District Men’s At-Large Team for District Five. In men’s outdoor track and field, Akron won its seventh Conference Championship in program history. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 47 male athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Men’s Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while 10 male athletes advanced to the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Akron’s Matt Ludwig captured the 2017 NCAA National Championship in the pole vault as he cleared 18-4.50 (5.60m). Ludwig became Akron’s ninth NCAA National Champion, including the fourth in the pole vault in program history. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as First-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Matt Ludwig (pole vault) and Terrell McClain (long jump); Kent State’s Reggie Jagers (discus) and AJ Stevens (triple jump); and Miami’s Andrew Dusing (1500m) and three students as Second-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Phil Jagers (discus); Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink (3000m steeplechase); and Kent State’s TJ Lawson (decathlon); and two All-American Honorable Mention -- Akron’s Cody Stine (high jump) and Kent State’s Samory Fraga (long jump). Eastern Michigan’s Willy Fink was named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Third Team selection. In baseball, the Ohio Bobcats claimed the 2017 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship with a 7-4 win over No. 3 Eastern Michigan at Sprenger Stadium. The win over the Eagles gives the Bobcats their third MAC tournament title in program history (1997, 2015). Kent State earned the No. 1 seed at the 2017 Mid-American Conference baseball tournament as outright MAC regular season champions. A total of 10 MAC students were taken during the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft led by Jake Latz (Kent State) selected in the 5th round, 164th overall by Texas; Logan Harasta (Buffalo) picked in the 7th round, 216th overall by San Francisco and Luke Burch (Kent State) picked in the 9th round, 275th overall by Detroit. Western Michigan’s Tanner Allison was named Second Team All-American by ABCA/Rawlings and Kent State’s Joey Murray earned Third Team All-American. Women’s athletics continued to shire for the MAC this past year. In women’s basketball, Toledo captured the 2017 MAC Tournament Championship crown for the first time since 2001. Six programs were invited to postseason tournaments (NCAA-Toledo; Women’s NIT – Ball State, Central Michigan, Kent State, Northern Illinois and Ohio). In women’s cross country, Eastern Michigan won their second title in program history and ended the season ranked No. 24 in the country, second in the Great Lakes Region. Miami’s Maria Scavuzzo and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle both qualified for NCAA Championships. Eastern Michigan women finished ninth as a team at NCAA Championships, which marked the first ever women’s cross country program to finish in the top 10. Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt received All-American honors for her 24th place finish. In gymnastics, Eastern Michigan ended the 2017 season ranked 22nd in the country and won its third MAC title in program history. Three teams, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Kent State, along with 13 student-athletes qualified for NCAA Regionals. Central Michigan’s Denelle Pedrick and Katy Clements qualified for NCAA Nationals. Four teams had a team score of 196 and higher, which is the most is MAC history. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski named MAC Gymnast of the Year for the second straight year. Bowling Green’s Lauren Feely was named 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District Women’s At-Large team for the second straight year. Kent State’s Rachel Stypinski and Eastern Michigan’s Kendall Valentin were named 2017 NACGC/W All-Americans. Akron won its fourth straight MAC Championship in women’s swimming and diving. The MAC sent six individual swimmers and a relay team to 2017 NCAA championships; Paloma Marrero Munoz (Akron), Luka Szynal (Akron), Megan Burns (Buffalo, Alexis Mitcheltree (EMU), and Delaney Duncan (EMU). Relay team: Ragen Engel (Akron), Sadie Fazekas (Akron), Victoria Shaffer (Akron), and Morgan Waggoner (Akron). Miami’s Pei Lin finished second in the three-meter dive at the 2017 NCAA Championships. In women’s indoor track and field, Akron won as MAC Champions. Six students were selected to compete at the NCAA Championships, while all six earned All-American honors. Akron’s Lucy Bryan, Nikki Manson and Jackie Siefring; Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt; Kent State’s Danniel Thomas; and Miami’s Amelia Strickler. In women’s outdoor track and field, Akron captured the MAC Championship for its seventh overall program title. This also marked the first time in program history for both the Akron men’s and women’s programs to win both the indoor and outdoor Conference Championships. A total of 55 women athletes from the MAC participated in the 2017 NCAA Track & Field Preliminary Championships, while nine women qualified for the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Kent State’s Danniel Thomas captured the 2017 NCAA Women’s Shot Put National Title with a career-best 62’ 10” (19.15m) to secure the crown and become the first female in Kent State athletics to become a national champion. Thomas was also named a semifinalist for the Bowerman Award, given annually to the NCAA’s top track & field athletes. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) named five MAC students as First-Team All-Americans – Akron’s Nikki Manson (high jump) and Jackie Siefring (heptathlon), Eastern Michigan’s Alsu Bogdanova (5000m), Kent State’s Danniel Thomas (discus & shot put) and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle (3000m steeplechase), while four others were named All-American Honorable Mention – Bowling Green’s Rachel Walny (1000m), Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt (1000m) and Miami’s Martha Szekely (hammer throw) and Danielle Collier (javelin). Kent State’s Danniel Thomas earned 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team honors, while Eastern Michigan’s Jordann McDermitt was named All-American Second Team and Northern Illinois’ Hope Schmelzle was named an All-American Third Team selection. In women’s golf, Kent State continued its historic success as the Golden Flashes won their 19th straight MAC Women’s Golf title, which is the conference record for most consecutive titles won. The Golden Flashes ended the season ranked 15th in the nation. The Golden Flashes finished in 6th place at the NCAA Regional round at Lubbock, Texas, to qualify for a spot in the field at the 2017 NCAA Championships. Kent State women’s golf finished tied for fifth at the NCAA National Championship. The Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beating its previous best finish of 15th place. Kent State also became the first program to ever advance to match play of the women’s golf championship from outside of the “FBS Autonomous” conferences. The Flashes end its season claiming the program’s all-time best finish and overall scoring average. Kent State freshman Pimnipa Panthong was named to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-America Second Team, and became the first Kent State golfer to earn higher than Honorable Mention status on an All-America Team. In softball, the No. 4 seed Kent State Golden Flashes won three-straight games on the final day of the 2017 MAC Tournament to claim their third MAC title in school history. Central Michigan Head Coach Margo Jonker named Coach of the Year for the ninth time. Ohio’s Savannah Jo Dorsey and Western Michigan’s Kelsea Cichocki were named 2017 CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team, while Bowling Green’s Briana Combs, NIU’s Kayti Grable, Kent State’s Maddy Grimm and Toledo’s Chandler Rice were named CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict Second Team. From two-time Super Bowl quarterback winning Ben Roethlisberger (Miami University), NFL Defensive MVP’s James Harrison (Kent State University) and Khalil Mack (University at Buffalo), 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 Kreitzburgh (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 established 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 Columbus, Ohio with Ohio, Butler, Cincinnati, Wayne State and Western Reserve admitted as charter 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.

2017 MAC Indoor Championships Final Standings 1. Akron 2. Eastern Michigan 3. Buffalo 4. Kent State 5. Central Michigan

160.5 130 115 66.5 51

3000m 1 Willy Fink SR Eastern Michigan 8:12.75 2 Lahsene Bouchikhi JR Eastern Michigan 8:16.92 3 Nicholas Raymond SR Eastern Michigan 8:22.91 4 Barrett Kemp JR Buffalo 8:27.10 5 Joseph Emmanuel JR Central Michigan 8:29.32 6 Caleb Covell FR Buffalo 8:29.97 7 Bransen Stimpfel FR Central Michigan 8:37.67 8 Brandon Avers SO Kent State 8:38.98 9 Silas DeKalita SR Central Michigan 8:49.94 10 Clark Bookman FR Kent State 8:51.10 11 Nick Stricklen FR Akron 8:55.09 12 Daniel Muldoon SO Buffalo 9:03.02

Feb. 24-25, 2017 Long Jump 1 Terrell McClain JR Akron 2 Ryan Billian SR Buffalo 3 Cameron Hart SO Eastern Michigan 4 Jamir Coleman JR Akron 5 TJ Lawson FR Kent State 6 Samory Fraga SO Kent State 7 Alex Siracusa SO Buffalo 8 Ali Taha JR Central Michigan

7.73m 25-04.50 7.53m 24-08.50 7.37m 24-02.25 7.35m 24-01.50 7.24m 23-09.00 7.22m 23-08.25 6.95m 22-09.75 6.90m 22-07.75

60m 1 Hakeem Lawrence SR Akron 6.71 2 Hakeem Wrimene JR Akron 6.78 3 Kwadarrius Smith JR Akron 6.79 Triple Jump 4 Ryan Billian SR Buffalo 6.82 1 Michael Ohiembor SR Akron 15.50m 50-10.25 5 Brandon Harris SO Kent State 6.88 2 Craig Stevens Jr SO Kent State J15.50m 50-10.25 6 Leighton Antonio JR Eastern Michigan 6.89 3 Kaishaun Cathey SR Buffalo 14.84m 48-08.25 7 Malik Peacock SR Central Michigan 6.96 4 Micah Peters SO Eastern Michigan 14.82m 48-07.50 8 Brian Smith SR Kent State 10.00 5000m 5 Jake Peister SO Central Michigan 14.77m 48-05.50 1 Willy Fink SR Eastern Michigan 14:28.38 6 Marcquess Gibbs FR Akron 14.36m 47-01.50 1 2 Lahsene Bouchikhi JR Eastern Michigan 14:28.58 7 Abdul Seidu JR Kent State 13.97m 45-10.00 60m Hurdles 3 Nicholas Raymond SR Eastern Michigan 14:28.74 8 Demetris Hazly-Ward SR Akron 13.93m 45-08.50 1 Ryan Billian SR Buffalo 7.88 4 Barrett Kemp JR Buffalo 14:31.07 2 Ivan Suazo FR Eastern Michigan 8.10 5 Silas DeKalita SR Central Michigan 15:00.83 Shot Put 3 Brandon Mitchell FR Akron 8.11 6 Spencer Nousain SR Central Michigan 15:02.26 1 Devon Patterson JR Buffalo 18.81m 61-08.50 4 Frank Douglas SO Eastern Michigan 8.12 7 Brandon Avers SO Kent State 15:07.37 2 Ryan Cribbin SR Buffalo 18.08m 59-04.00 5 Devonte Findlay FR Eastern Michigan 8.14 8 Frankie Pfeil SR Buffalo 15:10.98 3 Kevin Weiler SO Central Michigan 17.54m 57-06.50 6 Richard Dahome SR Kent State 8.22 9 Clark Bookman FR Kent State 15:14.12 4 David Paliscak JR Kent State 17.08m 56-00.50 7 Christian Doherty SR Buffalo 8.25 10 Nick Stricklen FR Akron 15:31.00 5 Logan Targgart FR Central Michigan 16.49m 54-01.25 8 Elijah Johnson FR Akron 8.41 11 Mark Beckmann FR Central Michigan 15:48.47 6 Walter Petzel FR Kent State 16.47m 54-00.50 7 Maurice Harris SO Akron 16.43m 53-11.00 200m 8 James Hanners JR Buffalo 15.99m 52-05.50 1 Joshua Gali SR Buffalo 21.39 4x400m Relay 9 Trevor Detillion FR Kent State 15.72m 51-07.00 2 Taron Slone JR Akron 21.91 1. Buffalo (Morris, Gali, Kaiser, Moore) 3:17.61 10 Zach Purcilly SO Eastern Michigan 15.64m 51-03.75 3 Tyler Underwood SO Eastern Michigan 21.91 2. Akron (Young, Slone, Oliver, Baldwin) 3:20.25 11 Jannik Schmitt FR Eastern Michigan 14.80m 48-06.75 4 Alante Oliver SR Akron 21.93 3. EMU (Barber, Jozwiak, Marcus, Underwood) 3:22.61 5 Kwadarrius Smith JR Akron 22.22 4. Kent State (Kubicki, Onken, Dahome, Gogan) 3:39.03 6 Lorenzo Wells JR Central Michigan 22.22 Weight Throw 7 Matthew Tobin SR Kent State 22.85 DMR 1 Reginald Jagers SR Kent State 22.01m 72-02.50 1. Akron (Crichlow, Ohiembor, Alexander, Zupan) 9:55.84 2 Dylan Banagis SR Central Michigan 21.11m 69-03.25 400m 2. EMU (Lenneman, Barber, Kuhn, Andresson) 9:56.65 3 Maurice Harris SO Akron 18.99m 62-03.75 1 Joshua Gali SR Buffalo 47.50 3. Buffalo (VanEpps, Morris, Meehan, Kaiser) 10:12.56 4 Logan Targgart FR Central Michigan 18.94m 62-01.75 2 Benjamin Hayes SO Central Michigan 47.87 4. CMU (Anderson, Huertas, Yagiela, Emmanuel) 10:13.83 5 David Paliscak JR Kent State 17.62m 57-09.75 3 Miles Baldwin SR Akron 48.03 5. Kent State (Gogan, Tobin, Goodman, Onken) 10:44.80 6 Trevor Detillion FR Kent State 16.23m 53-03.00 4 Mitchell Moore JR Buffalo 48.06 7 Roman Greco FR Central Michigan 16.14m 52-11.50 5 Taron Slone JR Akron 48.68 Pole Vault 8 Zach Harkey SO Eastern Michigan 15.57m 51-01.00 6 Tyler Underwood SO Eastern Michigan 48.77 1 Matthew Ludwig SO Akron 5.22m 17-01.50 10 7 Anthony Young SR Akron 49.37 2 Christian Champen FR Kent State J5.22m 17-01.50 8 Matthew Tobin SR Kent State 50.97 3 Adam Alexander SO Akron 4.92m 16-01.75 Heptathlon 4 Matthew Rowland SR Akron J4.92m 16-01.75 1 Mike Morgan SR Buffalo 5439 800m 5 Kyle Schlumbohm SR Kent State 4.77m 15-07.75 2 TJ Lawson FR Kent State 5411 1 Craig Kaiser SR Buffalo 1:53.59 6 Isaac Sadzewicz FR Central Michigan 4.62m 15-01.75 3 Kamar Majid SO Akron 5001 2 Zach Alexander SR Akron 1:54.31 7 Tony Armstrong SR Central Michigan 4.47m 14-08.00 4 Nicholas Malliaras SR Central Michigan 4979 3 Scott Cousino JR Central Michigan 1:54.38 8 Colin Etchen FR Eastern Michigan J4.47m 14-08.00 5 Mitchell Kubicki FR Kent State 4794 4 Sean Poholski SR Akron 1:54.55 6 Ryan Looser SR Kent State 4777 5 Tom Jozwiak JR Eastern Michigan 1:54.57 7 Malik Hudson FR Akron 4730 6 Nicholas Winkler FR Akron 1:55.24 High Jump 8 Dylan Hochbein FR Akron 4654 7 Luke Anderson FR Central Michigan 1:55.58 1 Cameron Hart SO Eastern Michigan 2.18m 7-01.75 9 Joseph Seghi SO Central Michigan 4639 8 Thomas Meehan JR Buffalo 1:58.20 2 Cody Stine SO Akron 2.13m 6-11.75 10 Alex Jacobs SO Eastern Michigan 4638 3 Curtis Richardson SO Akron 2.08m 6-09.75 11 Drew Lament FR Eastern Michigan 4590 Mile 4 Abdul Seidu JR Kent State 2.03m 6-08.00 1 Willy Fink SR Eastern Michigan 4:09.24 5 Benjamin Olewiler SO Akron 1.98m 6-06.00 1.50 2 Hlynur Andresson JR Eastern Michigan 4:09.43 5 D.J Ohlson SO Kent State 1.98m 6-06.00 1.50 EMU All-MAC First Team Selections 3 Csaba Matko JR Eastern Michigan 4:10.17 7 Aaron Taylor JR Central Michigan J1.98m 6-06.00 Willy Fink 4 Garrett Crichlow JR Akron 4:14.64 8 Melvin Harris SR Central Michigan J1.98m 6-06.00 Cam Hart 5 Grant Onken SR Kent State 4:16.19 9 Laurent Dure SR Buffalo 1.93m 6-04.00 6 Daniel Zupan SR Akron 4:17.01 10 Connor Spiegel FR Buffalo 1.88m 6-02.00 EMU All-MAC Second Team Selections 7 Jack Jibb SO Buffalo 4:19.18 Ivan Suazo 8 Casey Voisin SR Central Michigan 4:20.56 Hlynur Andresson 9 Justin VanEpps JR Buffalo 4:20.60 Lahsene Bouchikhi 10 John McCarthy JR Buffalo 4:27.13 Mitchell Lenneman 11 Josh Gogan FR Kent State 4:34.96 MVP: Willy Fink, EMU Elijah Barber Most Outstanding Track Performer: Josh Gali, Buffalo Daniel Kuhn Most Outstanding Field Performer: Reggie Jagers, Kent State Track Freshman of the Year: Ivan Suazo, EMU Field Freshman of the Year: TJ Lawson, Kent State Coach of the Year: Dennis Mitchell, Akron

May 12-13, 2017

2017 MAC Outdoor Championships Final Standings 1. Akron 2. EMU 3. Buffalo 4. Kent State 5. Miami 6. Central Michigan

166.5 140 117 112 72 42.5

100m 1 Lawrence, Hakeem SR Akron 10.22 2 Cummiskey, Brian SR Buffalo 10.38 3 Antonio, Leighton JR EMU 10.48 4 Slone, Taron JR Akron 10.49 5 Hunter, Jeremiah FR Miami 10.50 6 Smith, Brian SR Kent State 10.64 7 Billian, Ryan SR Buffalo 10.74 8 Carrigan, Michael FR Kent State 13.17 9 Asseh, Cedric FR Miami 24.00 110m Hurdles 1 Billian, Ryan SR Buffalo 14.11 2 Ragland, Dairius SO Kent State 14.41 3 Lindsey, Bryce SR EMU 14.45 4 Doherty, Christia SR Buffalo 14.46 5 Dahome, Richard SR Kent State 14.63 6 Hochbein, Dylan FR Akron 14.65 7 Suazo, Ivan FR EMU 14.76 8 Taylor, Aaron JR CMU 14.89 200m 1 Antonio, Leighton JR EMU 2 Gali, Joshua SR Buffalo 3 Slone, Taron JR Akron 4 Harrington, Joe SO Akron 5 Smith, Brian SR Kent State 6 Coleman, Jamir JR Akron 7 Hunter, Jeremiah FR Miami

21.00 21.01 21.25 21.46 21.72 21.91 22.58

400m 1 Baldwin, Miles SR Akron 47.06 2G ali, Joshua SR Buffalo 47.16 3 Drake, Jason JR Kent State 47.67 4 Underwood, Tyler SO EMU 47.94 5 Tobin, Matthew SR Kent State 48.89 6 Dye, Ivan FR Miami 49.10 7 Morris, Gyasi FR Buffalo 49.54 8 Marcus, Trevor FR EMU 49.97 400m Hurdles 1 Moore, Mitchell JR Buffalo 52.76 2 Muresan, Aaron SO Miami 54.83 3 Barber, Elijah SO EMU 55.21 4 Mask, Treyvon SR Buffalo 55.69 5 Minosky, Vinnie SR Miami 56.61 6 Musick, Clayton FR Miami 57.35 7 Mitchell, Brandon FR Akron 1:08.63 800m 1 Scheving, Tyler SR Buffalo 1:52.33 2Crimmins, Brian SR Buffalo 1:52.76 3 Poholski, Sean SR Akron 1:53.01 4 Torpy, Sean FR Miami 1:53.28 5 Winkler, Nicholas SO Akron 1:53.60 6 Kaiser, Craig SR Buffalo 1:54.08 7 Torpy, Christophe FR Miami 1:54.70 8 Matko, Csaba JR EMU 1:54.86

1500m 1 Biebelhausen, Ste SR Miami (Ohio) 2 Dusing, Andrew SR Miami (Ohio) 3 Fink, Willy SR EMU 4 Crimmins, Brian SR Buffalo 5 # 1274 Torpy, Sean FR Miami (Ohio) 6 # 1172 Matko, Csaba JR EMU 7 # 1151 Andresson, Hlynur JR EMU 8 # 1063 Kaiser, Craig SR Buffalo 9 # 1030 Zupan, Daniel SR Akron 0 # 1067 Meehan, Thomas JR Buffalo 3000m Steeplechase 1 Fink, Willy SR Eastern Michigan 2 Andresson, Hlynur JR Eastern Michigan 3 Bromley, Matthew JR Miami (Ohio) 4 Zupan, Daniel SR Akron 5 Brumfield, Jake JR Miami (Ohio) 6 McBride, Zackery SR Miami (Ohio) 7Anderson, Luke FR Central Michigan 8 Stimpfel, Bransen FR Central Michigan 9 Bookman, Clark FR Kent State 10 McCarthy, John JR Buffalo 11 Mercer, Matthew FR Buffalo 12 VanEpps, Justin JR Buffalo

3:47.97 3:48.81 3:49.15 3:49.38 3:49.48 3:54.65 3:55.20 3:57.78 4:02.37 4:09.90

Pole Vault 1 Ludwig, Matthew SO Akron 5.25m 2 Champen, Christia FR Kent State 5.10m 3 Rowland, Matthew SR Akron 4.95m 4 Wagner, Sam JR CMU J4.95m 5 Fraker, Tyler SO Akron 4.65m 6 Etchen, Colin FR EMU 4.50m 7 Farrell, Jason FR Buffalo 4.35m High Jump 1 Richardson, Curti SO Akron 2.13m 2 Ohlson, D.J SO Kent State 2.09m 3 Hart, Cameron SO EMU 2.05m 4 Seidu, Abdul JR Kent State J2.05m 5 Harris, Melvin SR CMU 2.00m 5 Olewiler, Benjami SO Akron 2.00m 7 Dure, Laurent SR Buffalo J2.00m 8 Ross, Jacob FR Akron J2.00m 9 Downey, Brock SO Miami (Ohio) 1.90m 10 Jones, Zachary FR Buffalo J1.90m 11 Taylor, Aaron JR CMU J1.90m 12 Spiegel, Connor FR Buffalo 1.85m

8:54.88 8:56.54 9:01.31 9:06.44 9:08.54 9:10.36 1 9:22.70 9:24.27 9:28.61 9:30.21 Long Jump 9:30.51 1 Latimer, Jordan SO Akron 7.68m 9:44.74 2 McClain, Terrell JR Akron 7.64m 3 Fraga, Samory SO Kent State 7.63m 4 Coleman, Jamir JR Akron 7.46m 5000m 5 Hart, Cameron SO EMU 7.45m 1 Fink, Willy SR EMU 14:38.22 6 Champen, Christia FR Kent State 7.38m 2 Bouchikhi, Lahsen JR EMU 14:38.23 7 Billian, Ryan SR Buffalo 7.15m 3 Andresson, Hlynur JR EMU 14:50.91 7 Taha, Ali JR Central Michigan 7.15m 4 Dusing, Andrew SR Miami (Ohio) 14:56.01 9 Cole, Grant JR Miami (Ohio) 7.12m 5 Covell, Caleb FR Buffalo 14:57.10 10 Doherty, Christia SR Buffalo 6.76m 6 Biebelhausen, Ste SR Miami (Ohio) 15:03.71 7 Brumfield, Jake JR Miami (Ohio) 15:05.78 Triple Jump 8 Emmanuel, Joseph JR Central Michigan 15:19.96 1 Stevens Jr, Craig SO Kent State 16.06m 9 Avers, Brandon SO Kent State 15:22.26 2 Ohiembor, Michael SR Akron 15.79m 10 Bookman, Clark FR Kent State 15:44.06 3 Peister, Jake SO CMU 15.32m 11 Muldoon, Daniel SO Buffalo 16:25.70 4 Twitty, Jailyn SR Akron 14.89m 12 Voisin, Casey SR Central Michigan 16:30.34 5 Peters, Micah SO EMU 14.81m 6 Gibbs, Marcquess FR Akron 14.61m 7 Fraga, Samory SO Kent State 14.13m 10,000m 8 Seidu, Abdul JR Kent State 14.02m 1 Raymond, Nicholas JR Eastern Michigan 30:32.39 9 Cathey, Kaishaun SR Buffalo 13.47m 2 Bouchikhi, Lahsen JR Eastern Michigan 30:32.97 3 Metzger, Ben JR Miami (Ohio) 30:33.69 4 Flores, Abel JR Eastern Michigan 30:46.96 Shot Put 5 Kemp, Barrett JR Buffalo 31:06.54 1 Patterson, Devon JR Buffalo 17.83m 6 Nousain, Spencer SR Central Michigan 31:19.22 2 Paliscak, David JR Kent State 17.70m 7 Pitner, Ryan JR Miami (Ohio) 31:23.64 3 Harris, Maurice JR Akron 16.65m 8 Avers, Brandon SO Kent State 31:29.63 4 Petzel, Walter FR Kent State 16.45m 9 Thompson, Zac JR Miami (Ohio) 31:51.37 5 Weiler, Kevin SO CMU 16.43m 10 DeKalita, Silas SR Central Michigan 33:33.13 6 Vollet, Andrew SR Miami 16.11m 7 Targgart, Logan FR CMU 16.03m 8 Trawick, Nate FR Miami 15.81m 4x100m Relay 9 Hanners, James JR Buffalo 15.79m 1 Akron (Lawrence, Baldwin, Harrington, Slone) 40.36 10 Detillion, Trevor FR Kent State 15.42m 2 Buffalo (Gali, Cummiskey, Fuller, Billian) 40.55 11 Purcilly, Zach SO EMU 14.94m 3 Miami (Hunter, Cole, Muresan, Asseh) 41.54 4 Central Michigan (Peacock, Hardy, Briggs, Harris) 42.82 Discus Throw 5 EMU (Beckom, Antonio, Underwood, Bolden) 43.24 1 Jagers, Reginald SR Kent State 61.49m% 2 Jagers, Phillip SR Akron 60.15m% 3 Banagis, Dylan SR CMU 54.89m 4x400m Relay 4 Harris, Maurice JR Akron 52.33m 1 Buffalo (Morris, Gali, Cummiskey, Moore) 3:12.49 5 Detillion, Trevor FR Kent State 51.82m 2 Akron (Harrington, Ohiembor, Slone, Baldwin) 3:12.48 6 Letuli, Jovann JR Akron 50.55m 3 Miami (Dye, Torpy, Muresan, Minosky) 3:18.26 7 Bryant, Taige FR EMU 49.08m 4 EMU (Marcus, Barber, Wilson, Underwood) 3:19.88 8 Targgart, Logan FR CMU 48.42m 5 Kent State (Drake, Smith, Champen, Lawson) 3:21.45 9 Weiler, Kevin SO CMU 46.90m 6 CMU (Briggs, Cousino, Anderson, Stimpfel) 3:24.91 10 Vollet, Andrew SR Miami 46.57m 11 Patterson, Devon JR Buffalo 46.46m 12 Schmitt, Jannik FR EMU 45.67m 13 Coleman, Zubin SR Miami 44.91m 14 Paliscak, David JR Kent State 43.90m

Hammer Throw 1 Jagers, Reginald SR Kent State 66.22m 2 Jones, Anthony SR EMU 62.00m 3 Banagis, Dylan SR CMU 61.87m 4 Harris, Maurice JR Akron 54.55m 5 Harkey, Zach SO EMU 53.53m 6 Coleman, Zubin SR Miami 52.63m 7 Hazek, Austin SO EMU 47.15m Javelin Throw 1 Ziegenfuss, Derek SO EMU 68.89m% 2 Joseph, Avery SO CMU 60.98m 3 Iglesias, Rodrigo SO Akron 60.29m 4 Adams, Derek FR Kent State 58.12m 5 Mehmetaj, Arnis JR Buffalo 56.02m 6 McCleese, Brandon SR CMU 52.41m 7 Kemnitz, Joseph SR Miami 52.36m 8 Cash, Carsen SO Miami 48.07m 9 Looser, Ryan JR Kent State 46.12m 10 Fillman, Preston FR Akron 45.02m Decathlon 1 Lawson, TJ FR Kent State 2 Hudson, Malik FR Akron 3 Seghi, Joseph SO CMU 4 Malliaras, Nichol SR CMU 5 Morgan, Mike SR Buffalo 6 Majid, Kamar SO Akron 7 Kubicki, Mitchell FR Kent State 8 Looser, Ryan JR Kent State

870 865 834 825 806 797 774 746

All-MAC First Team Selections Leighton Antonio Willy Fink Nick Raymond Derek Ziegenfuss All-MAC Second Team Selections Hlynur Andresson Lahsene Bouchikhi Anthony Jones

MVP: Willy Fink, EMU Most Outstanding Track Performer: Hakeem Lawrence, Akron Most Outstanding Field Performer: Reggie Jagers, Kent State Track Freshman of the Year: TJ Lawson, Kent State Field Freshman of the Year: Sean Torpy, Miami Coach of the Year: Dennis Mitchell, Akron

EMU TRACK & FIELD RECORDS

INDOOR RECORDS

OUTDOOR RECORDS

55 Meters 6.14 Hasely Crawford 1975

100 Meters 10.18 1975

Hasely Crawford

60 Meters 6.60 1975

Hasely Crawford

200 Meters 20.30 1998

Clement Chukwu

200 Meters 20.64 1998

Clement Chukwu

400 Meters 44.79 1999

Clement Chukwu

300 Meters 33.52 2016

Tyler Brown

600 Meters 1:17.64 1975

Stan Vinson

400 Meters 45.37 1998

800 Meters 1:43.74 1984

Earl Jones

1500 Meters 3:38.74 Paul McMullen 1995

Clement Chukwu

5000 Meters 13:29.77 2003

Boaz Cheboiywo

800 Meters 1:46.84 1991

Mark Dailey

10000 Meters 27:46.47 2003

Boaz Cheboiywo

Mile 3:57.34 1995

Paul McMullen

100 Meter HH 13.67 Tiberia Patterson 1994

3000 Meters 7:52.40 Boaz Cheboiywo 2003

400 Meter LH 50.08 Jeff Dils 1979

5000 Meters 13:29.26 2003

3000 Steeplechase 8:24.62 2004

Boaz Cheboiywo

Jordan Desilets

55 Meter HH 7.19 Tiberia Patterson 1994

Long Jump 25-05.50 Victor Nembhard 1999

60 Meter HH 7.69 1994

Triple Jump 53-07.50 2014

Donald Scott

High Jump 7-04.50 1998

James Nieto

Heptathlon 5608 Solomon Simmons 2016

Pole Vault 17-06.50 2014

Max Babits

Long Jump 25-04.00 1994

James Chikwe

Shot Put 62-02.50 Dave Adamek 2007

Triple Jump 55-03.00 2015

Donald Scott

Hammer Throw 197-04 Keith Williams 2014

High Jump 7-06.00 1999

James Nieto

Discus 185-08 2005

Clark Wilson

Pole Vault 18-01.00 2014

Max Babits

Javelin 226-00 2017

Derek Ziegenfuss

200 Meter HH 24.29 2005

Shot Put 62-01.25 2010 Weight Throw 71-08.00 2016

Tiberia Patterson Eric Alejandro

Gerald Gresham

Decathlon 7510 Morris Ellis 1990

Anthony Jones

400 Meter Relay

39.98 2014

Bolton, Brown, Elam, Scott

800 Meter Relay

1:23.74 1978

Ray, Mitchell Delor, Bailey

Sprint Medley Relay

3:18.94 1984

Calhoun, Witherspoon Curry, Jones

800 Meter Relay

1:26.55 1988

Boyd, Jules Jenkins, Wilson

1600 Meter Relay

3:04.73 1988

Wilson, Jules Jenkins, Johnson

1600 Meter Relay

3:08.64 1988

Horton, Jules Jenkins, Johnson

3200 Meter Relay

7:15.39 1983

Henrikson, VanLoton Lezovich, Jones

3200 Meter Relay

7:18.41 1990

Kerbey, Mifsud Griffith, Dailey

6000 Meter Relay

15:14.24 1978

Helms, Grabowski Weaver, Jones

DMR

9:32.72 2010

Vollmer, Forde Figgins, Brent

6400 Meter Relay

16:11.17 1978

Helms, Grabowski Weaver, Jones

Sprint Medley Relay

3:13.21 1985

Jenkins, Smith Hamilton, Jones

DMR 9:35.88 VanLoton, Calhoun 1983

EMU TRACK & FIELD INDOOR-MAC CHAMPIONS High Jump 1974 Garrade Pettus 1977 Steve Elliott 1980 Tim Doyen 1982 Chuck Clay 1986 Anthony Clay 1998 Jamie Nieto 1999 Jamie Nieto 2007 Adam Kring 2017 Cameron Hart Shot Put 1990 Jason Masterson 1993 Eddie Nwagbaraocha 2001 Okechukwu Eziuka 2004 Dave Adamek 2006 Dave Adamek 2007 Dave Adamek Long Jump 1974 Anthony Joseph 1990 Brian Benn 1991 Tony Barton 1999 Victor Nembhard 2015 Donald Scott 2016 Tyler Brown Triple Jump 1985 Terry Beauford 1990 Anthony McClendon 1991 Will Harber 1992 Will Harber 1999 Juris Vaskans 2013 Donald Scott 2014 Donald Scott 2015 Donald Scott Pole Vault 1977 Wes Teeple 1982 Jim Lotan 1986 Paul Hedemark 1987 Jason Oldham 1988 Jason Oldham 1989 Mark Smith 1990 Mark Smith 1991 Mark Smith 1992 Tony Bonacci Weight Throw 1990 Jason Masterson 1992 Jason Masterson 1998 David Seaborne 2016 Anthony Jones Heptathlon 2015 Solomon Simmons 2016 Solomon Simmons SEPTATHLON 1984 Kevin Cooley PENTATHLON 1988 Morris Ellis 1989 Morris Ellis 55-meter dash 1974 Carlos Woods (60 yd) 1975 Haseley Crawford (60yd) 1977 Bruce Taylor (60yd) 1978 Russell Bailey (60yd) 1987 Dazel Jones 1989 Ed Smith 1993 Kevin Lawson 1994 Kevin Lawson 1996 Kerch Patterson 2011 Clint Allen (60-meter) 55-meter Hurdles 1978 Jeff Dils (60yd) 1979 Jeff Dils (60yd) 1986 Glen Williams 1991 Tiberia Patterson 1992 Eric Respress 1993 Tiberia Patterson

1994 1997

Tiberia Patterson Mike Spaulding

1984 1987

Earl Jones John Yates

60-meter Hurdles 2000 Jailu Mayo (Co-Champion) 2001 Jailu Mayo 2004 Tino Ngoy 2008 Eric Alejandro 2011 Vanier Joseph

Mile 1974 1978 1979 1982 1983 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2011 2012 2013 2017

Gordon Minty Roger Jones Roger Jones Erik Henricksen Dan Shamiyeh (1500m) Earl Jones (1500m) George Rodriguez (1500m) John Yates Mark Dailey Mark Dailey Mark Dailey Clive Bonelle Paul McMullen Paul McMullen Ben Reese Ben Reese Morris Giddens Ben Reese Ben Reese Neil Kirk Neil Kirk Boaz Cheboiywo Jordan Desilets Corey Nowitzke Josh Perrin Terefe Ejigu Terefe Ejigu Grzegorz Kalinowski Willy Fink

200 meters 1988 Dazel Jules 1990 Dazel Jules 1993 Kevin Lawson 1994 Kevin Lawson 1996 Kerch Patterson 1997 Clement Chukwu 1998 Clement Chukwu 1999 Clement Chukwu 2013 Matthew Williams 300-yard dash 1977 Bruce Taylor 1978 Russell Bailey 1979 Jeff Dils 1981 Norm Graham (300m) 1982 Daryl Curry 1984 Daryl Curry 400-meter dash 1975 Stan Vinson (440yd) 1984 Mike Calhoun 1986 Carl Johnson 1989 Chuck Wilson 1990 Chuck Wilson 1991 Chuck Wilson 1992 Carl Lowe 1994 Carl Lowe 1997 Clement Chukwu 1998 Clement Chukwu 1999 Clement Chukwu 2001 Nduka Awazie 2002 Nduka Awazie 2003 Nduka Awazie 2011 Brycen Spratling 2012 Chris Scott 2014 Tyler Brown 2016 Tyler Brown 600-yard dash 1977 Mike Arnold 1982 Mike Calhoun 1983 Mike Calhoun (500m) 1984 Joe Cordington 1985 David Beasley (500m) 1987 Carl Johnson (500m) 800 meters 1977 Jerry Wojtala 1982 Chris Lezovich 1984 Bradford Horton 1985 Earl Jones 1986 Bradford Horton 1987 Bradford Horton 1988 Bradford Horton Mark Dailey 1989 Mark Dailey 1990 Mark Dailey 1991 Mark Dailey 1992 Tommy Asinga 1993 Tommy Asinga 1994 Tommy Asinga 1996 Kealoha Stokes 1997 Derrick Jackson 1998 Derrick Jackson 1999 Neil Kirk 2006 Jacob Dubois 2007 Jacob Dubois 1,000 meters 1976 Jim Deren (1000yd) 1977 Maurice Weaver (1000yd) 1978 Jerry Wojtala (1000yd) 1983 Chris Lezovich

3,000 meters 1980 Mike Helms 1984 Dan Shamiyeh 1991 Scott Hippen 1992 Dominic Middleton 1996 Ben Reese 1997 Ben Reese 1998 Morris Giddens 1999 Ben Reese 2000 Ben Reese 2001 Aaron Bartee 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 2004 Jordan Desilets 2013 Terefe Ejigu 2015 Willy Fink 2016 Willy Fink 2017 Willy Fink 5,000 meters 1974 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 Johns 1990 George Rodriguez 1991 Todd Tippin 1992 Jason Jeske 1993 Jason Jeske 1997 Clint Verran 2001 Aaron Bartee 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 2004 Gavin Thompson 2011 Terefe Ejigu 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2013 Terefe Ejigu 2015 Willy Fink 2016 Willy Fink 2017 Willy Fink 3,200-Meter Relay 1975 S. Vinson, J. Thomas, P. Baulls, J. Deren 1976 R. Keirn, E. Grabowski, J. Thomas, D. Hubbard 1978 E. Brennan, W. White, M. Scott, K. Young 1983 S. Van Loton, S. Reighard, E. Henriksen, C. Lezovich 1987 D. Bob, J. Mifsud, F. Pena,

B. Horton

1,600 -Meter Relay 1978 B. Ray, H. Mitchell, T. Cadogan, J. Dils 1983 M. Calhoun, J. Cordington, D. Beasley, E. Jones 1985 W. Hamilton, D. Beasley, C. Johnson, M.Calhoun 1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1988 B. Horton, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson 1989 D. Bob, M. Williams, B. Chadwick, C. Wilson 1990 B. Bob, B. Chadwick, D. Jules, C. Wilson 1991 E. Respress, B. Chadwick, T. Asinga, C. Wilson 1992 F. Sellabona, A. Nortan, C. Lowe, T. Asinga 1994 K. Lawson, A. Nortan, T. Asinga, C. Lowe 1997 J. Chavis, H. Gibson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1998 E. Lindstrom, D. Jackson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 2001 A. Morton, S. Roberts J. Mayo, N. Awazie 2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie 2003 D. Young, B. Jiles, A. Morton, N. Awazie 2004 P. Huffman, R. Shavers B. Jiles, D. Young 2007 E. Alejandro, N. Blackwell F. Blackwell, R. Shavers 2013 J. Ervin, J. Elam, M. Williams, C. Bolton 2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown, J. Elam, M. Waynes Distance Medley Relay 1974 M. Arnold, K. Travis, R. Goodman, J. Deren 1976 J. Thomas, D. Everett, D. Burkhart, E. Grabowski 1978 M. Scott, Z. Miller, J. Wojtala, K. Young 1981 C. Lezovich, A. Hendeson, J. Codrington, J. Ousema 1984 M. Brosnan, T. Elliott, J. Oudsema, C. Los 1994 G. Rhymer, C. Lowe, T. Asinga, P. McMullen 1996 B. Reese, T. Kessel M. Franko, J. Boothroyd 1997 M. Franko, F. Rollins M. Ames, C. Verran 1998 M. Giddens, E. Linstrom D. Jackson, C. Verran 1999 C. Chiaro, J. Barylski T. Gunn, B. Reese 2000 N. Grignon, A. Morton T. Gunn, B. Reese 2001 J. Desilets, A. Morton T. Gunn, N. Kirk 2002 N. Kirk, B. Jiles F. Estelus, J. Desilets 2003 T. Clifford, A. Morton F. Estelus, J. Desilets 2004 G. Thompson, R. Shavers B. Jiles, J. Desilets 2006 D. Brent, A. Simmons, J. DuBois, C. Nowitzke 2007 J. DuBois, N. Blackwell J. Kirsch, C. Vollmar 2013 I. Hancke, C. Scott S. Bradley, G. Kalinowski *Note: The MAC did not officially run a championship until the 1996 season, Prior to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;96, it was run as an invitational.

EMU TRACK & FIELD OUTDOOR-MAC CHAMPIONS Shot Put 2000 Okechukwu Eziuka 2001 Okechukwu Eziuka 2005 Wilson Clark (Co-Champion) 2005 Dave Adamek (Co-Champon) 2006 Dave Adamek 2007 Dave Adamek Long Jump 1975 Clearence Chapman 1991 Tony Barton 2014 Donald Scott Triple Jump 1973 Stan Vinson 1983 Eric Hartfield 1984 Marvin Jenkins 1988 Anthony McClendon 1989 Darnell Terry 2012 Donald Scott 2014 Donald Scott 2015 Donald Scott High Jump 1981 Steve Elliott 1985 Anthony Abbott 1986 Anthony Abbott Pole Vault 1976 Hooker Wellman 1980 Jim Lotan 1989 Mark Smith 1990 Mark Smith 1991 Mark Smith Discus 1974 Ron Duncan Javelin 2016 Derek Ziegenfuss 2017 Derek Ziegenfuss Decathlon 1978 Gary Bastien 1979 Gary Bastien 1980 Gary Bastien 1981 Gary Bastien 1987 Morris Ellis 1988 Morris Ellis 1989 Morris Ellis 2015 Solomon Simmons 2016 Solomon Simmons 100-meter dash 1974 Carlos Woods (100yd) 1975 Hasely Crawford (100yd) 1977 Russell Bailey 1981 David Phillips 1987 Dazel Jules 1988 Dazel Jules 1989 Dazel Jules 1994 Kevin Lawson 1995 Kerch Patterson 1996 Kerch Patterson 2011 Clint Allen 110-meter Hurdles 1973 Tony Nelson (120yd) 1978 Jeff Dils 1979 Jeff Dils 1980 Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare 1987 Darrin Carpenter 1993 Tiberia Patterson 1994 Tiberia Patterson 2003 Tino Ngoy 2004 Abdallah Mohamed 2008 Eric Alejandro

200-meter dash 1976 Russell Bailey (220yd) 1977 Russell Bailey 1980 Billy Ray 1981 David Phillips 1982 David Phillips 1987 Dazel Jules 1988 Dazel Jules 1989 Dazel Jules 1994 Kevin Lawson 1995 Kerch Patterson 1996 Kerch Patterson 2002 Nduka Awazie 2017 Leighton Antonio 400 meters 1973 Stan Vinson (440yd) 1974 Stan Vinson (440yd) 1975 Stan Vinson (440yd) 1984 Eric Frederick 1985 Mike Calhoun 1989 Chuck Wilson 1990 Chuck Wilson 1991 Chuck Wilson 1995 Carl Lowe 1997 Clement Chukwu 1998 Clement Chukwu 1999 Clement Chukwu 2002 Nduka Awazie 2011 Brycen Spratling 2014 Tyler Brown 2015 Tyler Brown 2016 Tyler Brown 400-meter Hurdles 1979 Jeff Dils 1985 Glen Williams 1987 Carl Johnson 1988 Carl Johnson 1996 James Grady 2008 Eric Alejandro 800 meters 1984 Earl Jones 1985 Earl Jones 1986 Bradford Horton 1987 Bradford Horton 1988 Mark Dailey 1989 Mark Dailey 1990 Mark Dailey 1991 Tommy Asinga 1992 Tommy Asinga 1993 Tommy Asinga 1994 Tommy Asinga 1995 Paul McMullen 1996 Kealoha Stokes 1997 Derrick Jackson 1998 Derrick Jackson 2012 Josh George 2014 Grzegorz Kalinowski 1,500 meters 1982 Erik Henriksen 1983 Earl Jones 1984 Earl Jones 1985 Earl Jones 1987 P.J. Osika 1989 Mark Dailey 1990 Mark Dailey 1991 Mark Dailey 1992 Paul McMullen 1994 Paul McMullen 1995 Paul McMullen 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 2004 Jordan Desilets 2006 Corey Nowitzke 2007 Corey Nowitzke 2012 Cole Sanseverino

3,000-meters Steeplechase 1982 Mark Smith 1983 Mark Smith 1984 Mark Smith 1986 Mark Smith 1988 Mark Brosnan 1990 Scott Hippen 1991 Dan Liedel 1994 Carl Warren 1996 Ben Reese 1997 Ben Reese 1998 Clint Verran 1999 Ben Reese 2002 Jordan Desilets 2003 Jordan Desilets 2004 Jordan Desilets 2005 Corey Nowitzke 2007 Corey Nowitzke 2009 Josh Karanja 2010 David Brent 2013 Daryl Smith 2015 Willy Fink 2016 Willy Fink 2017 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 Smith 1986 Mark Smith 1992 Dominic Middleton 1993 Dominic Middleton 1994 Carl Warren 1995 Paul McMullen 1997 Ben Reese 1998 Ben Reese 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 2004 Gavin Thompson 2011 Terefe Ejigu 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2015 Willy Fink 2016 Willy Fink 2017 Willy Fink 10,000 meters 1973 Gordon Minty (6 miles) 1974 Gordon Minty (6 miles) 1975 Dave Smith (6 miles) 1976 Dave Smith (6 miles) 1984 Mark Smith 1986 Mark Smith 1988 Don Johns 1993 Dominic Middleton 1998 Clint Verran 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo 2004 Gavin Thompson 2011 Terefe Ejigu 2012 Terefe Ejigu 2014 Willy Fink 2016 Nick Raymond 2017 Nick Raymond 400-meter Relay 1975 C. Chapman, J. Keister B. Taylor, H. Crawford 1977 E. Williams, B. Taylor K. Delor, R. Bailey 1979 J. Dils, B. Ray M. Gardner, K. Bailey 1981 R. Washington, D. Curry M. Gardner, D. Phillips 1982 A. Bell, T. Thomas D. Curry, D. Phillips 1983 R. Simpson, D. Curry

1987 1988 1989 1992 2002 2011 2013 2014 2015

P. Niemi, D. Phillips D. Witherspoon, D. Jules W. Jenkins, J. Smith W. Boyd, D. Jules W. Jenkins, C. Wilson W. Boyd, D. Jules E. Smith, J. Duran D. Benjamin, E. Respress G. Davis, R. Santana G. Stanford, N. Awazie O. Olatunji, A. Morton C. Scott, C. Allen, J. Saunders, B. Spratling C. Scott, C. Bolton, M. Williams, J. Saunders C. Bolton, T. Brown J. Elam, C. Scott K. Snead, C. Bolton M. Williams, P. Delgado

1,600-meter Relay 1974 K. Travis, M. Arnold B. Soens, S. Vinson 1975 D. Everett, M. Arnold H. Mitchell, S. Vinson 1982 J. McGrath, J. Codrington D. Curry, M. Calhoun 1983 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington D. Curry, D. Beasley 1984 M. Calhoun, J. Codrington E. Frederick, E. Jones 1985 M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton D. Beasley, E. Jones 1986 E. Hughes, B. Horton H. Harden, C. Johson 1987 E. Hughes, B. Horton H. Harden, W. Jenkins 1989 A. Bunnell, M. Williams D. Jules, C. Wilson 1991 C. Lowe, F. Sellabona, T. Asinga, C. Wilson 1994 T. Asinga, D. Johnson, A. Nortan, C. Lowe 1995 D. Johnson, G. Rhymer C. Lowe, K. Patterson Jr. 1997 E. Lindstrom, J. Chavis F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1998 E. Linstrom, D. Jackson F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 2002 D. Haqq, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie 2003 W. Hills, B. Jiles A. Morton, N. Awazie 2004 R. Shavers, N. Awazie B. Jiles, D. Young 2005 F. Blackwell, A. Terry R. Shavers, D. Young 2006 F. Blackwell, A. Simons E. Alejandro, R. Shavers 2007 F. Blackwell, N. Blackwell D. Young, R. Shavers 2011 C. Scott, K. Fortin, J. Saunders, B. Spratling 2014 C. Bolton, T. Brown J. Elam, M. Waynes

Leighton Antonio

ALL-TIME INDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 60 meters 1. Hasely Crawford 2. Clint Allen 3. Bob Colville-Brown 4. Gerald Rasool 5. Wayne Boyd 6. Kevin Lawson 7. Will Hills 8. Dazel Jules 9. Geoff Pope 10. Ed Smith

Time Yr. 6.60 1975 6.65 2008 6.71 2005 6.71 2001 6.71 1988 6.72 1994 6.72 2004 6.75 1987 6.76 2004 6.78 1989

800 meters 1. Mark Dailey 2. Earl Jones 3. Tommy Asinga 4. Bradford Horton 5. John Griffiths 6. Greg Rhymer 7. Scott Bradley 8. Dave Beasley 9. Derrick Jackson 10. Eric Nesbitt

Time 1:46.84 1:47.26 1:47.64 1:49.24 1:49.24 1:49.60 1:49.70 1:49.96 1:50.02 1:50.04

Yr. 1991 1985 1992 1988 1990 1994 2016 1985 1998 1968

60-meter Hurdles Time 1. Tiberia Patterson 7.69 2. Hayes Jones 7.74 3. Floyd Jenkins 7.74 4. Vanier Joseph 7.75 5. Jalilu Mayo 7.77 6. Tino Ngoy 7.78 7. Mike Spaulding 7.82 8. Bill Tipton 7.84 9. Jeff Dils 7.84 10. Darrin Carpenter 7.90

Yr. 1994 1960 1974 2011 2001 2004 1997 1970 1978 1987

Mile Time 1. Paul McMullen 3:57.34 2. Boaz Cheboiywo 3:58.07 3. Gavin Thompson 3:59.05 4. Ben Reese 3:59.82 5. Jordan Desilets 3:59.83 6. Grzegorz Kalinowski 4:00.29 7. David Brent 4:00.90 8. Earl Jones 4:00.16 9. Willy Fink 4:02.61 10. Neil Kirk 4:02.83

Yr. 1995 2003 2004 1997 2004 2013 2010 1984 2015 2001

200 meters Time 1. Clement Chukwu 20.64 2. Kerch Patterson Jr. 21.08 3. Kevin Lawson 21.14 4. Jabari Chavis 21.17 5. Dazel Jules 21.18 6. Hasely Crawford 21.24 7. Nduka Awazie 21.26 8. Tyler Brown 21.31 9. Eugene Thomas 21.34 10. Mike Calhoun 21.34

Yr. 1998 1996 1993 2000 1990 1975 2002 2016 1970 1985

3,000 meters Time 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 7:52.40 2. Willy Fink 7:56.04 3. Gordon Minty 7:57.84 4. Dan Shamiyeh 8:00.07 5. Terefe Ejigu 8:01.80 6. Dominic Middleton 8:02.10 7. Tom Hollander 8:04.04 8. Corey Nowitzke 8:06.42 9. Hlynur Andresson 8:06.69 10. Jim Deren 8:08.44

Yr. 2003 2016 1974 1983 2012 1993 1975 2007 2017 1975

400 meters 1. Clement Chukwu 2. Tyler Brown 3. Chuck Wilson 4. Brycen Spratling 5. Fabian Rollins 6. Nduka Awazie 7. Tyler Brown 8. Mike Calhoun 9. Stan Vinson 10. Cameron Bolton

Yr. 1998 2015 1991 2011 1998 2002 2016 1985 1975 2014

5,000 meters 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 2. Dominic Middleton 3. Willy Fink 4. Gordon Minty 5. Tom Hollander 6. Dave Ellis 7. Terefe Ejigu 8. Mark Smith 9. Gavin Thompson 10. Aaron Bartee

Yr. 2003 1992 2016 1973 1973 1971 2013 1984 2003 2001

Time 45.37 46.26 46.47 46.48 46.52 46.73 46.76 46.87 46.94 47.12

Time 13:29.26 13:49.16 13:56.66 13:57.64 13:59.24 14:04.84 14:05.73 14:06.17 14:08.21 14:08.91

Distance Medley Relay Time Yr. 1. Vollmer, Forde, Figgins, Brent 9:33.72 10 2. Beyst, Patterson, Boothroyd, McMullen 9:35.21 95 3. Thompson, Morton, Jiles, Cheboiwyo 9:35.73 03 4. Desilets, Awazie, Estelus, Kirk 9:36.09 02 5. Rhymer, Lowe, Asinga, McMullen 9:38.13 94 6. Stokes, Patterson, Boothroyd, Reese 9:38.77 96 7. Franko, Chukwu, Jackson, Reese 9:38.91 97 8. Grignon, Chavis, Gunn, Reese 9:39.28 00 9. Codrington, Frederick, Jones, Shamiyeh 9:40.14 84 10. Gully, Arnold, D. Hubbard, Burkhart 9:41.64 76 High Jump 1. James Nieto 2. Anthony Abbott 3. Chuck Clay 4. Adam Kring 5. Steve Elliott 6. Cameron Hart 7. Darrin Trammell 8. Xavier Clais 9. Jalilu Mayo 10. Tim Doyen

Mark Metric 7-06.00 2.29m 7-02.50 2.20m 7-02.00 2.185m 7-01.75 2.18m 7-01.75 2.18m 7-01.75 2.18m 7-00.25 2.14m 7-00.25 2.14m 7-01.00 2.16m 7-00.00 2.13m

Yr. 99 86 83 06 80 17 09 10 00 78

MARK DAILEY

CLEMENT CHUKWU Former Olympian and EMU NCAA National Champion

1,600-meter Relay Time Yr. 1. Horton, Jules, Jenkins, Johnson 3:08.64 1988 2. Lindstrom, Jackson, Rollins, Chukwu 3:08.97 1998 3. Bolton, Elam, Williams, Waynes 3:09.12 2015 4. Bob, Chadwick, Jules, Wilson 3:09.37 1990 5. Elam, Williams, Waynes, Brown 3:09.57 2016 6. Haqq, Mayo, Rollins, Chukwu 3:09.68 1999 7. Calhoun, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones 3:09.86 1985 8. Frederick, Calhoun, Beasley, Jones 3:10.08 1984 9. Bolton, Elam, Waynes, Brown 3:10.69 2014 10. Chavis, Lindstrom, Rollins, Chukwu 3:10.71 1998

INDOOR DMR RECORD HOLDERS Vollmer, Forde, Figgins, Brent

800-meter Indoor EMU Record Holder

ALL-TIME INDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 Mark 18-01.00 17-03 .50 17-00.75 17-00.00 16-11.50 16-10.75 16-08.00 16-08.00 16-06.00 16-06.00 16-06.00

Shot Put 1. Gerald Gresham 2. Dave Adamek 3. Okechukwu Eziuka 4. Clark Wilson 5. Keith Williams 6. Matt Pinter 7. Travis Harris 8. Lional Dalton 9. Jeremy Lingenfelter 10. Jason Masterson

Mark Metric 62-01.25 18.93m 61-11.00 18.87m 60-08.50 18.50m 59-02.75 18.05m 58-04.00 17.78m 56-10.25 17.33m 56-08.00 17.27m 56-02.00 17.12m 55-11.25 17.05m 55-11.25 17.05m

Yr. 10 06 01 05 15 06 14 96 98 90

Weight Throw 1. Anthony Jones 2. Keith Williams 3. Dave Seaborne 4. Gerald Gresham 5. Dave Adamek 6. Teron Turner 7. Bryan Slykhouse 8. Matt Pinter 9. Jason Masterson 10. Andrew Wentz

Mark Metric 71-8.00 21.84m 66-6.50 20.28m 65-07.50 20.00m 63-10.25 19.46m 63-00.75 19.21m 62-10.75 19.17m 62-05.75 19.04m 62-00.75 18.90m 61-10.25 18.85m 59-07.75 18.18m

Yr. 16 16 98 10 06 14 05 06 92 15

Long Jump 1. James Chikwe 2. Tyler Brown 3. Donald Scott 4. Keith Swanston 5. Victor Nembhard 6. Tony Barton 7. Brian Benn 8. Anthony McClendon 9. Edouard Joliveau 10. Gary Stanford

Mark Metric 25-04.00 7.72m 24-11.75 7.61m 24-10.00 7.57m 24-07.50 7.505m 24-06.25 7.47m 24-05.00 7.44m 24-04.00 7.415m 24-03.50 7.405m 24-03.25 7.40m 24-03.25 7.40m

Yr. 94 16 15 69 99 93 90 88 06 02

Triple Jump 1. Donald Scott 2. Will Harber 3. Marvin Jenkins 4. Anthony McClendon 5. Juris Vaskans 6. Kauko Ketolainen 7. Steve Banks 8. Abdallah Mohamed 9. Garfield Wright 10. Victor Nembhard

Mark Metric Yr. 52-00.00 15.85m 14 50-10.25 15.50m 91 50-05.50 15.38m 85 50-05.00 15.365m 90 50-03.25 15.32m 99 50-03.25 15.32m 69 50-00.00 15.24m 83 49-09.25 15.17m 02 49-08.50 15.15m 99 49-08.50 15.15m 99

Heptathlon 1. Solomon Simmons 2. Levi Selvig 3. Kevin Lanier 4. Brad Waidmann 5. Dave Stewart 6. Sam Sheffer 7. Anthony Quinn 8. Zach Waldron 9. Morris Ellis 10. Gregor Harzer

Mark 5608 5304 5224 5076 5102 5067 5055 5054 4951 4828

100

Metric 5.51m 5.27m 5.20m 5.18m 5.17m 5.15m 5.08m 5.08m 5.03m 5.03m 5.03m

Yr. 14 88 03 91 77 93 04 80 68 84 99

Yr. 2016 2015 2011 2008 2000 1999 2003 2016 1988 2010

MAX BABITS

Pole Vault 1. Max Babits 2. Jason Oldham 3. Blake Burnett 4. Mark Smith 5. Nat Durham 6. Tony Bonacci 7. Randle Lynn 8. Jim Lotan 9. Bill Barrett 10. Jim Hensel 11. Chris Turcheck

Pole Vault EMU Record Holder

55-Meter Dash 1. Hasley Crawford 2. Wayne Boyd 3. Kevin Lawson 4. Dazel Jules 5. Gerald Rasool 6. Ed Smith 7. Kerch Patterson 8. David Phillips 9. Jim Bibbs 10. Hayes Jones

Time 6.14 6.25 6.26 6.29 6.31 6.32 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.34

55-meter Hurdles 1. Tiberia Patterson 2. Hayes Jones 3. Floyd Jenkins 4. Jalilu Mayo 5. Mike Spaulding 6. Bill Tipton 7. Jeff Dils 8. Darrin Carpenter 9. Mark Brown 10. Tony Nelson

Time 7.19 7.24 7.24 7.27 7.32 7.34 7.34 7.40 7.42 7.44

200-meter Hurdles 1. Eric Alejandro 2. Eric Thompson 3. Mike Spaulding 4. Darrell Bob 5. Carl Johnson 6. Harold Reid 7. Bill Cartwright 8. Sterling Roberts 9. Jim McGrath 10. Darrel Lawson

Time 24.29 24.30 24.32 24.34 24.40 24.41 24.44 24.46 24.51 24.54

300-yard dash 1. Hasely Crawford 2. Daryl Curry 3. Chuck Wilson 4. Eugene Thomas 5. Willie Jenkins 6. Jeff Dils 7. Dazel Jules 8. Russell Bailey 9. Ken Delor 10. Mike Calhoun

Time 30.24 30.51 30.53 30.54 30.64 30.64 30.67 30.74 30.74 30.79

300-meter dash 1. Tyler Brown 2. Chuck Wilson 3. Eugene Thomas 4. Mike Calhoun 5. Daryl Curry 6. Jeff Smith 7. Ian Hall 8. Willie Jenkins 9. Earl Jones 10. Dazel Jules

Time 33.52 33.75 33.94 33.94 34.02 34.25 34.34 34.49 34.53 34.59

Yr. 1975 1988 1994 1987 1999 1989 1996 1983 1951 1958 Yr. 1994 1960 1974 2000 1997 1970 1978 1987 1992 1973 Yr. 2005 1995 1997 1990 1985 2001 1971 2001 1982 1984 Yr. 1975 1981 1991 1971 1987 1977 1987 1977 1977 1984 Yr. 2016 1989 1970 1985 1984 1986 1971 1987 1984 1987

600 yards 1. Stan Vinson 2. Earl Jones 3. Dave Beasley 4. Mike Calhoun 5. Carl Johnson 6. Bradford Horton 7. Joe Codrington 8. Mike Arnold 9. Jeff Dils 10. Ralph Stephenson

Time 1:08.64 1:09.34 1:09.34 1:09.56 11:09.75 1:10.68 1:10.70 1:10.74 1:10.74 1:11.04

Yr. 1975 1985 1984 1984 1986 1988 1982 1976 1978 1968

600 meters 1. Stan Vinson 2. Earl Jones 3. David Beasley 4. Mike Calhoun 5. Tommy Asinga 6. Mark Dailey 7. Brycen Spratling 8. Brandon Jiles 9. Tyler Ross 10. Brad Horton

Time 1:17.64 1:18.34 1:18.34 1:18.56 1:18.67 1:19.06 1:19.16 1:19.18 1:19.40 1:19.68

Yr. 1975 1985 1984 1984 1992 1991 2011 2004 2013 1988

800-meter Relay 1. Boyd, Jules, Jenkins, Wilson 2. Tipton, Grant, Hall, E. Thomas 3. C. Woods, Sims, E. Thomas, Vinson 4. Carpenter, Witherspoon, Bunnell, Jenkins 5. Simpson, Curry, Witherspoon, Phillips 6. McDuffie, Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 7. McGrath, Simpson, T. Thomas, Curry 8. Chavis, Stossel, Oxley, Swanston 9. Bunnell, E. Smith, Duran, Wilson 10. Ray, Griffith, K. Bailey, R. Bailey

Time 1:26.55 1:26.74 1:27.44 1:27.57 1:27.84 1:27.95 1:28.16 1:28.24 1:28.30 1:28.44

Yr. 1988 1970 1973 1987 1984 1986 1982 1970 1989 1979

3200-meter Relay Time 1. Kerbey, Mifsud, Griffith, Dailey 7:18.41 2. Lowe, McMullen, Rhymer,Asinga 7:19.13 3. VanLoton, Lezovich, Henriksen, Jones 7:21.22 4. Hauer, Cavender, Hippen, Dailey 7:25.56 5. Kerbey, London, Hippen, Asinga 7:26.20 6. Mifsud, London, Griffith, Dailey 7:28.00 7. Cole, Gully, Wojtala, Weaver 7:28.64 8. London, Hippen, Asinga, Dailey 7:28.69 9. LaPlante, Lynch, Wells, Collins 7:29.24 10. Burkhart, Wojtala, Deren, Arnold 7:29.24

Yr. 1990 1993 1983 1989 1991 1990 1977 1990 1971 1976

Sprint Medley Relay 1. Calhoun, Witherspoon, Curry, Jones 2. Cadogan, Delor, Ray, Wojtala 3. Mitchell, B. Taylor, Ray, Arnold 4. Arnold, Delor, R. Bailey, Deren 5. Grant, Wicker, Oxley, Stephenson 6. Bunnell, Witherspoon, Jules, Horton 7. Grant, Stossel, Swanston, Nesbitt 8. Gardner, Graham, K. Bailey, Wojtala 9. Vinson, Keister, C. Woods, Baulls 10. Putz, K. Bailey, Curry, Love

Yr. 1984 1978 1977 1976 1968 1987 1969 1979 1974 1980

Time 3:18.94 3:24.54 3:25.94 3:26.04 3:26.84 3:26.84 3:26.94 3:26.94 3:27.14 3:27.34

240-yard Shuttle Hurdle Relay Time 1. E. Taylor, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 2. Bastien, Jackson, Ramsey, Dils 28.64 3. Tipton, Davis, Lynn, Cerulla 28.84 4. Ramsey, E. Taylor, Jackson, Dils 28.84 5. Grady, Pihlstrom, E.Thompson, Patterson 29.00 6. Anderson, Ramsey, Jackson, E. Taylor 29.04 7. Doran, Bastien, Thames, Dils 29.05 8. Brown, Ellis, Schlecht, Carpenter 29.14 9. Carpenter, James, Niemi, Williams 29.24 10. Keating, Bialowicz, Veasey, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare 29.26

Yr. 1978 1978 1968 1977 1993 1977 1979 1988 1985 1982

ALL-TIME OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 Time 10.18 10.21 10.27 10.28 10.30 10.32 10.34 10.35 10.38 10.42

Year 1975 2008 1994 1990 1996 2004 1989 2001 1999 1998

400-meter Hurdles 1. Jeff Dils 2. Eric Alejandro 3. Carl Johnson 4. Jeff Elam 5. Jim Grant 6. Darrel Bob 7. Bill Cartwright 8. Brian Chadwick 9. Francy Louis 10. Glen Williams

Time 50.08 50.51 50.76 51.04 51.14 51.16 51.44 51.47 51.52 51.56

Year 1979 2008 1987 2016 1970 1990 1971 1990 2000 1986

5,000 meters 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 2. Gordon Minty 3. Willy Fink 4. Jordan Desilets 5. Don Shamiyeh 6. Terefe Ejigu 7. Hlynur Andresson 8. Gavin Thompson 9. Mark Smith 10. Csaba Matko

Time 13:29.77 13:40.94 13:43.06 13:52.71 13:55.28 14:00.00 14:00.83 14:03.75 14:04.44 14:06.89

Year 2003 1972 2016 2004 1984 2011 2017 2003 1983 2016

110-meter Hurdles 1. Tiberia Patterson 2. Hayes Jones 3. Jalilu Mayo 4. Bill Tipton 5. Jeff Dils 6. Abdallah Mohamed 7. Eric Alejandro 8. Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare 9. James Grady 10. Tino Ngoy

Time 13.67 13.74 13.89 13.94 13.94 14.04 14.07 14.07 14.07 14.12

Year 1994 1960 2001 1970 1978 2004 2008 1982 1995 2005

800 meters 1. Earl Jones 2. Paul McMullen 3. Tommy Asinga 4. Mark Dailey 5. Greg Rhymer 6. Bradford Horton 7. Erik Henriksen 8. Grzegorz Kalinowski 9. Brandon Jiles 10. Stan Vinson

Time 1:43.74 1:46.48 1:46.74 1:46.77 1:46.98 1:48.01 1:48.01 1:48.48 1:48.46 1:48.72

Year 1984 1995 1992 1990 1994 1988 1982 2014 2004 1975

10,000 meters 1. Boaz Cheboiywo 2. Gordon Minty 3. Dave Smith 4. Don Johns 5. Willy Fink 6. Gavin Thompson 7. Dave Ellis 8. Nick Raymond 9. Mark Smith 10. Blake McDowell

Time 27:46.47 28:20.94 28:48.94 28:50.48 29:04.92 29:07.00 29:20.04 29:30.06 29:30.73 29:34.07

Year 2003 1972 1976 1988 2016 2004 1969 2016 1984 2000

High Jump 1. James Nieto 2. Anthony Abbott 3. Xavier Clais 4. Tim Doyen 5. Steve Elliott 6. Chuck Clay 7. Adam Kring 8. Gerrade Pettus 9. Mike Morgan 10. Tom Hughes 11. Aaron Benton

Mark 7-04.50 7-02.25 7-01.25 7-01.00 7-00.00 7-00.00 7-00.00 6-11.00 6-10.75 6-10.75 6-10.75

Metric 2.25m 2.19m 2.17m 2.16m 2.13m 2.13m 2.13m 2.11m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m

Yr. 98 86 09 78 79 83 25 75 88 88 14

Pole Vault 1. Max Babits 2. Mark Smith 3. Jim Lotan 4. Jason Oldham 5. Tony Bonacci 6. Joe Tesner 7. Wes Teeple 8. Joe Grassman 9. Randle Lynn 10. Bill Barrett

Mark 17-06.50 17-05.00 17-02.25 17-01.00 16-08.00 16-07.50 16-06.00 16-06.00 16-05.25 16-04.00

Metric 5.35m 5.31m 5.24m 5.20m 5.08m 5.07m 5.03m 5.03m 5.01m 4.98m

Yr. 14 91 83 88 93 12 78 91 04 68

HASELY CRAWFORD

WILLY FINK

100 meters 1. Hasely Crawford 2. Clint Allen 3. Kevin Lawson 4. Dazel Jules 5. Kerch Patterson,Jr. 6. Bob Colville-Brown 7. Wayne Boyd 8. Nduka Awazie 9. Clement Chukwu 10. Jabari Chavis

Former Olympic Gold Medalist

200 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

meters Clement Chukwu Dazel Jules Hasely Crawford Kevin Lawson Russell Bailey Kerch Patterson,Jr. Cameron Bolton Eugene Thomas Daryl Curry Nduka Awazie

400 meters 1. Clement Chukwu 2. Chuck Wilson 3. Nduka Awazie 4. Tyler Brown 5. Stan Vinson 6. Carl Johnson 7. Mike Calhoun 8. Fabian Rollins 9. Brycen Spratling 10. Erik Frederick

2016 Second-Team All-American

Time 20.30 20.32 20.44 20.74 20.75 20.78 20.82 20.84 20.90 20.93

Year 1998 1988 1975 1994 1977 1996 2014 1970 1983 2002

Time 44.79 45.57 45.65 46.02/45.74* 46.14 46.28 46.38 46.50 46.65 46.68

Year 1999 1991 2001 2014 1975 1988 1982 1998 2011 1984

1,500 meters 1. Paul McMullen 2. Earl Jones 3. P.J. Osika 4. Grzegorz Kalinowski 5. Ben Reese 6. Boaz Cheboiywo 7. Erik Henriksen 8. Steve Reighard 9. Dan Shamiyeh 10. Maurice Weaver

Time 3:38.74 3:40.64 3:41.39 3:41.80 3:41.87 3:42.61 3:42.88 3:43.63 3:43.71 3:44.04

3,000 Steeplechase 1. Jordan Desilets 2. Mark Smith 3. Corey Nowitzke 4. Josh Karanja 5. Willy Fink 6. Steve Reighard 7. Mark Brosnan 8. David Brent 9. Scott Millis 10. Clint Verran

Time 8:24.62 8:29.73 8:34.42 8:37.20 8:40.60 8:41.50 8:47.31 8:47.93 8:50.29 8:51.53

Year 1995 1983 1987 2014 1997 2003 1983 1983 1984 1980

JAMIE NIETO

Year 2004 1986 2007 2007 2016 1983 1988 2009 1982 1998

(*45.74 was during Junior World Championships)

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ALL-TIME OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD TOP-10 Long Jump 1. Victor Nembhard 2. James Chikwe 3. Brian Benn 4. Tony Barton 5. Therm Kirkland 6. Donald Scott 7. Edouard Joliveau 8. Clarence Chapman 9. Gerald Rasool 10. Tyler Brown

Mark Metric Yr. 25-05.50 7.76m 99 25-03.50 7.71m 97 25-02.00 7.67m 91 25-00.50 7.63m 91 25-00.50 7.63m 71 24-10.50 7.58m 15 24-09.75 7.56m 06 24-08.00 7.52m 75 24-07.75 7.51m 99 24-07.25 7.50m 16

Triple Jump Mark 1. Donald Scott 55-02.75 2. Juris Vaskans 52-02.00 3. Terry Beauford 50-10.00 4. Stan Vinson 50-06.50 5. Anthony McClendon 50-06.00 6. Will Harber 50-04.50 7. Cliff Larkins 50-01.75 8. Everett Goodson 50-00.75 9. Kauko Ketolainen 50-00.75 10. Steve Banks 50-00.00

Metric 16.83m 15.90m 15.49m 15.40m 15.39m 15.35m 15.28m 15.26m 15.26m 15.24m

Yr. 15 99 85 73 90 92 71 95 69 83

Shot Put 1. Dave Adamek 2. Okechukwu Ezjuka 3. Clark Wilson 4. Gerald Gersham 5. Matt Pinter 6. Keith Williams 7. Travis Harris 8. Quinn Levering 9. Andrew Meyer 10. Jeremy Lingenfelter

Mark 62-02.50 60-04.00 59-11.75 59-11.00 58-01.75 57-10.25 56-04.00 55-08.00 55-04.75 55-03.50

Metric 18.96m 18.39m 18.28m 18.26m 17.72m 17.63m 17.17m 16.96m 16.88m 16.85m

Yr. 07 00 05 09 07 15 15 16 11 00

Discus 1. Clark Wilson 2. Matt Pinter 3. Marc Keast 4. Ron Duncan 5. Bob Higgins 6. Dave Seaborne 7. Zach Harkey 8. Dave Adamek 9. Ernie Demarse 10. John Mitroka

Mark Metric 185-09 56.60m 172-02 52.49m 171-02 52.18m 167-01 50.93m 165-05 50.42m 165-02.50 50.35m 163-08 49.90m 162-00 49.38m 161-11 49.05m 161-10 49.04m

Yr. 05 07 03 74 82 98 17 05 78 80

Hammer Throw 1. Keith Williams 2. Anthony Jones 3. Dave Adamek 4. Matt Pinter 5. Jason Masterson 6. Zach Harkey 7. Damon Page 8. Marc Keast 9. Barry Summers 10. Bryan Slykhouse

Mark Metric 210-11 64.28m 205-03.00 62.56m 187-09.50 57.24m 184093 56.16m 182-09 55.70m 182-00 55.48m 181-11 55.44m 180-07 55.04m 180-04.50 54.98m 180-02 54.93m

Yr. 16 16 06 05 90 17 01 03 80 05

Javelin 1. Derek Ziegenfuss 2. Bill Kouvolo 3. Wirt Gilliam 4. Damon Page 5. Darwin Scott 6. Solomon Simmons 7. Terry Beauford 8. Bruce Ritter 9. Dave Phillips 10. Yusef Dibbles

Mark 226-00 220-00 212-05 209-02 207-00 205-10 202-03 198-03 193-07 192-11

Yr. 17 70 86 00 82 14 85 75 83 94

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Metric 68.89m 67.06m 64.75m 63.76m 63.09m 62.73m 61.65m 60.48m 59.00m 58.80m

Decathlon 1. Solomon Simmons 2. Morris Ellis 3. Gary Bastien 4. Sam Sheffer 5. Levi Selvig 6. Dave Stewart 7. Ron DeVries 8. Dave Gravender 9. Kevin Lanier 10. Kyle Cooley

Points 7936 7510 7476 7069 7066 6828 6822 6707 6681 6561

Year 2016 1990 1980 1999 2015 1999 1972 1980 2009 1984

400-meter Relay 1. K. Snead, C. Bolton, M. Williams, P. Delgado 39.95 15 2. C. Bolton, J. Elam, C. Scott, T. Brown 39.98 14 3. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson 40.11 89 4. W. Boyd, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 40.16 88 5. E. Williams, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 40.17 77 6. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 40.26 87 7. W. Boyd, D. Jules, E. Smith, J. Duran 40.27 89 8. B. McDuffie, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 40.30 86 9. D.Benjamin, E.Respress, G.Davis, R. Santana 40.31 92 10. J. Mayo, F. Rollins, J. Chavis, G. Rasool 40.32 99 800-meter Relay 1. B. Ray, H. Mitchell, K. Delor,R. Bailey 1:23.74 78 2. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Wilson 1:23.80 88 3. M. Spaulding, C. Chukwu, J. Chavis, F. Rollins 1:23.84 98 4. B. Ray, B. Taylor, K. Delor, R. Bailey 1:24.24 77 5. D. Witherspoon, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1:24.51 87 6. J. Mayo, J. Chavis, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 1:24.57 99 7. D. Benjamin, K. Lawson, D. Owens, T. Patterson 1:24.70 94 8. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, E. Smith, C. Wilson 1:24.74 89 9. B. McDuffie, D. Witherspoon, W. Jenkins, J. Smith 1:24.76 86 10. G. Rasool, A. Morton, J. Mayo, O. Olatunji 1:24.78 01

DEREK ZIEGENFUSS

1,600-meter Relay 1. C. Wilson, D. Jules, W. Jenkins, C. Johnson 3:04.73 88 2. J. Elam, C. Bolton, M. Waynes, T. Brown 3:05.83 14 3. M. Calhoun, J. Codrington, D. Beasley, E. Jones 3:06.04 83 4. M. Calhoun, W. Hamilton, C. Johnson, E. Jones 3:06.14 85 5. A. Bunnell, D. Jules, M. Williams, C. Wilson 3:07.12 89 6. M. Williams, J. Elam, C. Bolton, J. Ervin 3:07.53 15 7. J. Chavis, J. Barylski, F. Rollins, C. Chukwu 3:08.33 99 8. M. Calhoun, C. Johnson, D. Beasley, E. Jones 3:08.37 85 9. W. Jenkins, B. Horton, H. Harden, C. Johnson 3:08.71 87 10. M. Calhoun, E. Frederick, D. Beasley, E. Jones 3:08.74 85 3,200-meter Relay E. Henriksen, S. VanLoton, C. Lezovich, E. Jones 7:15.39 83 P.Kerbey, P.McMullen, G.Rhymer, T. Asinga 7:20.31 93 C. Lowe,P. McMullen, G. Rhymer, T. Asinga 7:21.70 94 C. Lowe, J. Boothroyd, G. Rhymer, P. McMullen 7:22.47 95 P. Kerbey, B. London, J. Mifsud, M. Dailey 7:23.85 90 R. Tremblay, F. Wells, W. Seiler, E. Nesbitt 7:25.04 70 J. Codrington, D. Beasley, B. Horton, E. Jones 7:25.55 84 D. Jackson, N. Grignon, B. Reese, K. Stokes 7:25.68 97 J. Codrington, D. Beasley, P. Osika, B. Horton 7:25.96 84 B. London, C. Wilson, T. Asinga, M. Dailey 7:26.58 91 6,400-meter Relay M. Helms, E. Grabowski, M. Weaver, R. Jones 16:11.17 78 C. Lezovich, S. Reighard, D. Shamiyeh, E. Henriksen 16:14.06 83 S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty 16:18.04 74 G. Rhymer, C. Warren, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 16:20.15 94 D. Hubbard, N. Ellis, J. Deren, M. Weaver 16:22.24 76 J. Wojtala, E. Grabowski, J. Deren, M. Weaver 16:25.54 77 G. Rhymer, D. Middleton, J. Boothroyd, P. McMullen 16:29.07 95 S. Hubbard, N. Ellis, D. Burkhart, G. Minty 16:33.14 74 P. Kerbey, G. Rodriguez, D. Liedel, S. Hippen 16:34.21 89 J. Thomas, E. Grabowski, B. Williams, J. Deren 16:34.21 75

EMU NATIONAL CHAMPIONS EMU COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1932 440 yd IH 1959 120 yd HH 1959 220 yd LH 1967 1000 yd 1967 2 mile relay 1968 1000 yd 1968 110m HH 1968 5000m 1969 60-yd HH 1969 1000 yd 1969 600 yd 1969 2 mile 1969 2 mile relay 1969 3 mile 1970 Javelin 1970 120 yd HH 1970 Hammer 1971 Mile 1971 3 mile 1971 6 mile 1971 3 mile 1971 6 mile 1972 10000m 1972 5000m 1972 Mile Relay 1974 600 yd 1975 60 yd 1975 600 yd 1975 100 yd 1984 DMR 1985 800m 1985 800m 1993 3200m Relay 1999 400m 2002 10000 2004 Steeplechase

Eugene Beatty Hayes Jones Hayes Jones Terry Norman Ray Pihlaja, Randy Hillman John Daniel, Terry Norman Eric Nesbitt Jerry Cerulla Dave Ellis Bill Tipton Eric Nesbitt Pat Bynoe Dave Ellis Glenn Dusek, Fred LaPlante Floyd Wells, Wayne Seiler Dave Ellis Bill Kouvolo Bill Tipton John Smiley Wayne Seiler Gordon Minty Gordon Minty Gordon Minty Dave Ellis Gordon Minty Gordon Minty Ian Hall, Bill Cartwright Gary Collins, Stan Vinson Stan Vinson Hasely Crawford Stan Vinson Hasely Crawford Joe Codrington, Eric Frederick Dan Shamiyeh, Earl Jones Earl Jones Earl Jones Carl Lowe, Paul McMullen Greg Rhymer, Tommy Asinga Clement Chukwu Boaz Cheboiywo Jordan Desilets

NAIA Indoor NAIA Outdoor NAIA Outdoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Outdoor NCAA Divsion II NCAA Division II NAIA Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NAIA Outdoor NAIA Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NCAA Division II Outdoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Indoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Outdoor

EMU Steeplechase Record Holder

EARL JONES

JORDAN DESILETS

BOAZ CHEBOYIWO NCAA National Champion (10K)

NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NCAA Division I Outdoor NAIA Indoor NAIA Indoor

1984 U.S. Olympian

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EMU TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIANS Year 1960 1964 1968 1972 1972 1976 1980 1984 1984 1988 1992 1996 1996 1996 1996 2000 2000 2000 2004 2012 2012 2016

Event(s) 110 m HH 110 m HH 5,000 m/10,000 m 100 m 110 m HH 100 m/200 m 100 m 100 m 800 m 800 m 800 m 1500 m 800 m 800 m/4 x 400 m relay 400 m 4 x 400 m relay 4 x 400 m relay 400 m/4 x 100 m relay High Jump High Jump 110 m HH 400m Hurdles

Name Hayes Jones Hayes Jones Dave Ellis Hasely Crawford Tony Nelson Hasely Crawford Hasely Crawford Hasely Crawford Earl Jones** Tommy Asinga Tommy Asinga Paul McMullen Tommy Asinga Greg Rhymer Clement Chukwu Clement Chukwu*** Nduka Awazie*** Fabian Rollins Jamie Nieto Jamie Nieto**** Eric Alejandro Eric Alejandro

Country USA USA Canada Trinidad & Tobago Canada Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago Trinidad & Tobago USA Suriname Suriname USA Suriname British Virgin Islands NIgeria Nigeria Nigeria Barbados USA USA Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

Site Medal Rome, Italy Bronze Tokyo Japan Gold Mexico City, Mexico Munich, Germany Munich, Germany Montreal, Canada Gold/ Moscow, Russia Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. Bronze Seoul, Korea Barcelona, Spain Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Sydney, Australia Gold Sydney, Australia Gold Sydney, Australia Athens, Greece London England London, England 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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EMU ALL-AMERICANS NCAA Division I 1928 Leroy Potter 1932 Rha Arnold Eugene Beatty 1933 Ray Lowry 1934 Ray Lowry Billy Zepp 1941 Whitney Hlad 1942 Tom Quinn 1955 Duane Root 1959 Hayes Jones 1960 Mauri Jormakka 1966 Bill Barrett George Mason 1971 Jim Grant Gordon Minty Wayne Seiler 1972 Gary Collins Ron DeVries Ian Hall Gordon Minty Willie Sims Stan Vinson 1974 Ron DeVries Stan Vinson 1975 Hasely Crawford Jim Deren Dave Smith Stan Vinson 1976 Mike Arnold Dave Burkhart Jim Deren Jeff Dils 1978 Craig Gully Roger Jones Maurice Weaver Jerry Wojtala 1979 Gary Bastien Jeff Dils Craig Gully Roger Jones Billy Ray Maurice Weaver 1980 Gary Bastien 1982 Mike Calhoun Erik Henriksen Chris Lezovich Dan Shamiyeh 1983 Erik Henriksen Earl Jones Chris Lezovich Steve Vanloton 1984 Joseph Codrington Erik Frederick Earl Jones Dan Shamiyeh 1985 Earl Jones 1988 Don Johns Dazel Jules Willie Jenkins Carl Johnson Chuck Wilson 1989 Mark Dailey Morris Ellis John Griffiths Paul Kerbey Jeff Mifsud

Mile 440 yd Dash 440 yd Hurdles Pole Vault Pole Vault Indoor 2-mile 120 yd High Hurdles Mile 120 yd High Hurdles 110 yd High Hurdles, 220 yd Low Hurdles 3000m Steeplechase Pole Vault Indoor 880 yd Indoor 440 yd 5,000m Indoor 1000 yd Indoor Mile Decathlon Indoor Mile 10,000m Indoor Mile Indoor 600 yd, Indoor Mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor 600 yd Indoor 60 yd, 100 yd Indoor Mile Indoor 3-mile Indoor 600 yd Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Decathlon Indoor 440 yd, 600 yd, 400m Hurdles Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Decathlon Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor 2-mile Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor DMR Indoor800m,800m, 1500m 10,000m 4x400m 4x400m 4x400m 4x400m Indoor 800m Decathlon Indoor 800m, 4x800m Indoor 4x800m Indoor 4x800m

1990 Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Dazel Jules Indoor 200m 1991 Tommy Asinga 800m Mark Dailey Indoor 800m Chuck Wilson Indoor 400m, 400m 1992 Dominic Middleton Indoor 5,000m 1993 Tommy Asinga Indoor 4x800m, 800m Carl Lowe Indoor 4x800m Paul McMullen Indoor 4x800m, 1500m Greg Rhymer Indoor 4x800m 1994 Tommy Asinga Indoor DMR, 800m Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Carl Lowe Indoor DMR Paul McMullen 1500m, Indoor DMR, Indoor Mile Greg Rhymer Indoor 800m, 800m 1995 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Jeff Beyst Indoor DMR Paul McMullen Indoor DMR, Mile, 1500m Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR 1996 Jason Boothroyd Indoor DMR Kerch Patterson, Jr. Indoor DMR, 200m Ben Reese Indoor DMR Kealoha Stokes Indoor DMR 1997 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m Mike Franko Indoor DMR Derrick Jackson Indoor DMR Ben Reese Indoor DMR, 1500m Fabian Rollins Indoor DMR, 400m 1998 Clement Chukwu Indoor 400m, 400m Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump, High Jump Fabian Rollins Indoor 400m David Seaborne Indoor Weight Throw 1999 Clement Chukwu Indoor 200m, 400m Jamie Nieto Indoor High Jump 2000 Ben Reese Indoor Mile 2002 Boaz Cheboiywo 10,000m Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase 2003 Boaz Cheboiywo Indoor 3000m, 5000m Jordan Desilets 3000m Steeplechase 2004 Jordan Desilets Indoor mile, 3000m Steeplechase 2005 Gavin Thompson 10,000m 2006 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase 2007 Corey Nowitzke 3000m Steeplechase 2009 Josh Karanja 3000m Steeplechase 2010 Curtis Vollmar Indoor DMR Akeem Forde Indoor DMR Blake Figgins Indoor DMR David Brent Indoor DMR 2014 Max Babits Pole Vault Tyler Brown* 4x400m Cameron Bolton* 4x400m Jeff Elam* 4x400m Grzegorz Kalinowski* 1500m Donald Scott Triple Jump Mason Waynes * 4x400m 2015 Donald Scott Triple Jump Tyler Brown* 400m Anthony Jones* Weight Throw 2016 Anthony Jones Weight Throw Willy Fink* 3000m Solomon Simmons Decathlon 2017 Willy Fink* 3000m Steeplechase *signifies Second Team All-American

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EMU ALL-AMERICANS NCAA Division II 1965 Terry Norman 1966 Bill Barrett George Mason Tony Mifsud 1969 Jim Bilsborrow John Grayson Bill Kouvolo Al Ruffner 1970 Ron DeVries Jim Grant Al Ruffner Keith Swanston Eugene Thomas Bill Tipton 1971 Gordon Minty Wayne Seiler 1972 Bill Cartwright Gary Collins Hasely Crawford Ron DeVries Ron Duncan Dennis Gilham Ian Hall Tom Hollander Thermond Kirkland Fred LaPlante Gordon Minty Tony Nelson Garrade Pettus Bob Sampson Keith Swanston Bill Tipton Stan Vinson

Mile Pole Vault 800m, 4x400m 10,000m 10,000m Hammer Javelin 3000m Steeplechase Decathlon 4x100m, 4x400m 3000m Steeplechase 4x100m 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m 110m High Hurdles 5000m, 10,000m Mile 400m Intermediate Hurdle, 4x400m 800m, 4x400m 4x100m Decathlon Discus 4x100m 400m, 4x400m 10,000m Triple Jump 1500m 5000m, 10,000m 110m High Hurdles High Jump 1500m 4x100m 110m High Hurdles 400m, 4x400m

NAIA 1967

Bill Barrett Larry Briskner John Daniel Randy Hilman Tony Mifsud Terry Norman Ray Pihlaia 1968 Don Baker Charlton Baldwin Bill Barrett Pat Bynoe John Carroll Jerry Cerulla Glenn Dusek Dave Ellis Jim Grant Randy Hilman Homer Hinchliff Ryan Locke Eric Nesbitt Ralph Stephenson Bill Tipton Jim Wicker, Sr.

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Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault Indoor Pole Vault, Pole Vault Indoor 4x800m Indoor 4x800m Indoor 2-mile Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, 4x800m Indoor4x800m Indoor Pole Vault Indoor 2-mile Pole Vault Indoor 600 yd, 4x400m Indoor 1000 yd, 800m, 4x800m 110m High Hurdles Indoor 4x400m Indoor 2-mile, 5000m, 10,000m Indoor 4x400m Indoor 4x800m, 1000 yd Indoor High Jump, Pole Vault Indoor 800m, 4x400m Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m Indoor 4x400m, 400m Intermediate Hurdles 110m High Hurdles Indoor 4x400m

NAIA 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, 4x800m 1970 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, 4x800m 1971 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 Hurdles Floyd Wells Indoor mile, 4x800m 1972 Marvin Lynch Indoor 1000 yd, 4x800m

THE SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILERS CLUB

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 UNIVERSITY Where 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 jogging 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 University, 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; Education; 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 fulltime 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. Ninetyfour percent of EMU professors have doctoral degrees 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 undergraduate research.

Community Outreach

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.

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 community building and civic engagement, quality, community and regional development, small business 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.

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EDUCATION FIRST Mission Statement

Eastern Michigan University is committed 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 national leadership in the preparation of teachers, 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 Village residence hall (2001), University House (2003), new Student Center (2006), and the new Science Complex (2010).

The City of Ypsilanti

Fast Facts

Founded: 1849 - Michigan State Normal School Enrollment: Fifth-largest state institution in Michigan Undergraduates: 17,780 Graduates: 3,854 Gender: Undergraduates: 59% female; 41% male Graduates: 64% female; 36% male Michigan residents: 92 percent President: James M. Smith Board of Regents: Eight-member board, appointed by governor Faculty: 683 full time Faculty holding Ph.D.: 93 percent Student/Faculty Ratio: 17:1 New Freshmen Average GPA: 3.3 New Freshmen Average ACT: 22 New Freshmen Average SAT: 1,014 Academic programs: 200 majors, minors and concentrations, plus 167 graduate degrees and certificate programs Doctoral programs: 4 Campus Size: 880 acres Athletic Affiliation: NCAA Division FBS (1-A) NCAA Conference: Mid-American Conference Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green and White 2015-16 Tuition and Fees* In-sate and Ohio, 30 credit hours: Out-of-State, 30 credit hours: Room and Board, 18 meals weekly: *subject to change

$9,178 $24,622 $8,900

Ypsilanti is a city in Washtenaw County with a population of 22,362. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a FrenchCanadian 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 community 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 workers.

TIMELINE

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 commencement, 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 Michigan University 1964: The College of Business is established. 1975: The College of Health and Human Services is established. 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 commencement 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 President of EMU.

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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Facilities

Pray-Harrold College of Arts and Science

Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services

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 Education (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.

The Bruce T. Halle Library

The $41-million Bruce T. Halle Library represents the latest technological trends in libraries, integrating 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 selfdirection stations.

John W. Porter College of Education

The EMU Student Center

Sill Hall College of Technology

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!

Gary M. Owen College of Business

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EDUCATION FIRST

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 emich.edu Admissions 734.487.3060 800.GO-TO-EMU Alumni Relations 487.0250 Colleges Arts and Sciences 487.4344 Business 487.4140 Education 487.1414 Health & Human Services 487.0077 Technology 487.0354 Continuing Education 487.0407 800.777.3521 EMU Foundation 484.1322 Financial Aid Office 487.0455 Housing & Dining 487.1300 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office 487.2211 Public Safety 487.0892 Registration 487.2300 Switchboard 487.1849 University Communications 487.4400

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STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT 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 academic 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, providing 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 studentathlete 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 providing additional help with courses when requested.

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

The Eastern Michigan University Sports Medicine Department has a long history 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, management 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 MasterHunter, Dr. Zoe Foster, Dr. David Alvarez, Dr. George Pujalte, Dr. Wally Roeser, Dr. Bruce Miller, Dr. Don Wurtzel and head athletic trainer Steve Nordwall. Additionally, 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 medicine 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 preventive 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 facilities 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 scientifically 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 collection 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 Execution 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 toughness 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 vocal, 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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PRESIDENT JAMES M. SMITH

James M. Smith, Ph.D. President

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

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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. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Dr. Connie RuhlSmith, 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.

BOARD OF REGENTS The Board of Regents is the governing body of Eastern Michigan University. Its current format was created when the State of Michigan ratified a new constitution Jan. 6, 1964. The Board comprises eight regents who are appointed to eight-year terms by the governor. “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 expenditures 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 meetings. 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

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 Marketing, 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 Mike Morris Task Force on Electricity Infrastructure, Business Roundtable (chairing the Business Roundtable’s Chair Sustainable Growth Initiative). He serves as a director of the boards of Alcoa, Battelle and The Hartford 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.

Michelle Crumm

Michelle 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 leadership 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. Michelle Crumm 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 “Women 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 working 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.

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 MajorMichael Hawks 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.

Eunice Jeffries

Mary Treder Lang, Vice Chair

Mary 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 financial 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 Mary Treder Lang 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 Vice Chair 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 voluntary 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 Snyder 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 Committee, 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.

Dennis Beagen

Dennis 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 Committee. 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 Dennis Beagen 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 championships. 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, professional 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 Distinguished 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.

Eunice Jeffries Policy Committee.

Eunice Jeffries was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Beth Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., whose term had expired. She is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. Jeffries received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and received her Master of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Eunice Jeffries is presently a Regional Community Affairs Manager at Beaumont Health representing the organization focused on enhancing public health awareness through a variety of community outreach activities and initiatives. Having over twenty years of experience in public service, Eunice has spent much of her career as an active community member. She is affiliated with the Enough Said AA490 Executive Steering Committee, Marygrove College Institute of Music and Dance, and the Detroit Institute of Arts Community Relations Committee where she works with community leaders and museum staff on community based initiatives and supports enrichment and school based programs. Eunice Jeffries serves as Vice Chair of the Student Affairs Committee as well as Vice Chair of the Educational

Alexander Simpson

Alexander Simpson was appointed to the Board of Regents by Governor Rick Snyder in December of 2016 to fill the seat of Jim Stapleton, whose term had expired. He is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2024. A proud alumni, Simpson received his Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2007. At EMU, he was a member of the Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., presented at the Undergraduate Symposium, was a member of the Community Creed Task Force, served as a New Student Orientation Assistant, was a writer for the Eastern Echo, helped start the Student Conflict Resolution Center, won Homecoming King and, most importantly – met his wife, Danielle. After graduation from EMU, he matriculated on and received his Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work in 2008, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law in 2011. While in law school, he coAlexander founded the Indiana Journal of Law and Social Equality. He will be receiving his Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management in 2017. Alexander Simpson Simpson is the 2017-2018 President-Elect of the Wolverine Bar Association. The Wolverine Bar Association was created in the 1930s to coordinate the abilities of African American Lawyers in state of Michigan. In his spare time Simpson coaches youth football, at Play 4 Fun Sports League, an organization that strives to provide quality sports programs, leagues, and clinics to kids. Alexander Simpson serves as the Vice Chair of Athletic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.

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 Assistant 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 Committee 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.

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SCOTT WETHERBEE board and hustle boards for Humphrey Coliseum, the 139 MAC team championships since 1973. vision for the largest videoboard in college baseball Five more EMU teams finished as runner at Dudy Noble Field and new graphics in Davis Wade up for a league championship, while 29 Stadium, Nusz Park, MSU Golf Facility, MSU Soccer individuals student-athletes claimed Fieldhouse, and the Humphrey Coliseum locker rooms. MAC titles. Furthermore, Eastern led the Wetherbee arrived in Starkville, Miss. after spending conference last year with 73 athletes 10 years as an assistant athletic director at East Carolina earning All-MAC honors and a total of 179 where he directed the department’s marketing and collecting Academic All-MAC honors. ticket operations. He was part of an administrative team He has spent 17 years on the senior that led a $60 million expansion and development or executive staffs at four athletic project of ECU Athletic facilities since 2008. In 2011, his departments, including MSU, East Carolina marketing ticket vision produced ECU football records University, San Diego State University, and in per game attendance (50,012), total attendance Fresno State University. (300,069), and season ticket sales (24,188). He assisted Recently named one of College AD’s 2017 the Pirate Club in increasing unrestricted annual giving NEXT UP honorees, Wetherbee was picked by over 56 percent and membership growth by 78 as one of 13 senior level administrators who percent. are believed to be ready to take the next Wetherbee was no stranger to developing brand step by some of the most respected athletic strategies before his arrival at MSU. He served on directors in the industry. multiple committees of East Carolina’s strategic MSU’s senior associate athletic director planning process, and he was charged with creating of external affairs from 2013 until May a branding initiative to facilitate a consistent message 2017, Wetherbee has developed MSU’s through the department. He worked extensively with external unit into one of the most elite IMG Sports to expedite contracts and sponsorship and recognized in all of college athletics. agreements, and he developed a technology team to Recently promoted in June 2017 to coordinate social media initiatives. Deputy Director of Athletics, he has built a From 2002-03, Wetherbee served as the assistant department with the hiring of more than athletic director for ticket operations at San Diego 20 new employees to cultivate a culture of State University. He directed ticket sales, oversaw the innovation and brand consistency. ticket office’s budget, and served on the department’s In 2015 and 2016, MSU’s marketing senior staff. One of his many accomplishments at SDSU department became the first back-towas the designing and implementation of the men’s back winner of the National Association basketball’s reseating process, which allocated seats of Collegiate Marketing Administrators based on existing donor levels and the priority points (NACMA) Marketing Team of the Year. system. Meanwhile, MSU’s Athletic Media Relations Scott Wetherbee Prior to his stint at San Diego State, Wetherbee department was the recipient of the 2015 spent three years at Fresno State, serving as assistant EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Football Writers Association of America’s athletic ticket manager from 1999-2000 before Super 11 Award. Scott Wetherbee was named Eastern Michigan being promoted to athletic ticket manager in Wetherbee has played a pivotal role in the growth of University Vice President and Director of Athletics on 2000. He directed all ticket sales and operations for MSU Athletics since his arrival, serving on the executive June 26, 2017, by EMU President James M. Smith. A over 100 athletic and special events annually and staff that provides oversight to all 16 of the Bulldogs’ native of Kalamzoo, Mich., the 42-year-old Wetherbee has maintained the department’s budget. In addition to varsity sports and overseeing an annual budget of $87 more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative supervising the staff, Wetherbee created, designed, million. He has spearheaded all aspects of MSU’s external experience with a track record of enhancing every and maintained Fresno State’s first online ticket office department, including marketing, media relations, department he has served. – GoBulldogs.com. video, equipment, facilities, game operations, licensing, “Scott Wetherbee is highly regarded in the industry Wetherbee got his start in athletics as a ticket office adidas, Gatorade, and served as liaison to Bulldog Sports and was recently identified as among the best of the intern at Mid-American Conference rival Western Properties – the department’s third-party rights holder. He best upcoming athletic directors in the country,” Smith Michigan University before spending two years as a successfully negotiated new deals with Learfield, adidas, said. “His enthusiasm for this position, his roots in graduate assistant in the Ball State University athletic and Gatorade. Michigan, and his background and experience are ideally ticket office. Wetherbee served as MSU’s liaison to the SEC Network. suited to continue to move Eastern Michigan athletics Wetherbee earned a Bachelor’s degree in sports With that responsibility, he established a department that forward. I am confident he will build on the outstanding administration from Ball State in May 1997. He produced more than 100 live digital broadcasts during the accomplishments of the last several years and will started his collegiate career at Ferris State University 2016-17 athletic year. He was also the sport administrator continue to lead Eastern’s proud history of student as a student-athlete on the baseball team before the for the Bulldogs’ baseball and volleyball programs. excellence and success on the fields of play and in the program was discontinued. In addition, he oversaw all branding, graphic, venue classroom.” He and his wife, Tracy, have two children: Taylor and marketing, and video elements of MSU’s athletic facilities. A veteran in the world of athletic administration, he is Spencer. That included the creation of a new $1.3 million video Eastern Michigan’s 14th athletic director after spending the past four years at Mississippi State University, THE SCOTT WETHERBEE FILE including serving as the department’s interim director Name: Scott Wetherbee of athletics from October-November 2016. Born: Kalamazoo, Mich. “This is a great opportunity to join a University with College: Ball State University - bachelor’s degree in sports administration - 1997 a rich history of success and a deep commitment to Family: Wife - Tracy; Children - Taylor and Spencer intercollegiate athletics,” said Wetherbee. “It is clear that the priority at Eastern Michigan is the academic success COLLEGIATE WORK EXPERIENCE of all students and we plan to continue to achieve that YEAR SCHOOL JOB TITLE among student athletes, while also providing a positive 2017-Pres. Eastern Michigan Vice President/Director of Athletics and winning environment for success in their sports. My Deputy Director of Athletics family and I are extremely excited to join and make an June 2017 Mississippi State Mississippi State Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs impact in the Ypsilanti and Washtenaw community. I am 2013-17 Interim Director of Athletics looking forward to continuing the work already underway Oct-Nov. 2016 Mississippi State East Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Ticket Operations on the Championship Building Plan and will work with 2006-13 East Carolina Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations everyone in the Eastern community to ensure its success.” 2003-06 San Diego State Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations Wetherbee joins an Athletics Department 2002-03 Fresno State Athletic Ticket Manager that posted its best finish ever at 81st in the Learfield 2000-02 Directors’ Cup Division I Standings, surpassing the 2002- 1999-2000 Fresno State Assistant Athletic Ticket Manager 03 campaign when it finished 86th. Overall, Eastern 1997-99 Ball State Graduate Assistant Michigan captured five Mid-American Conference 1997 Western Michigan Ticket Office Intern championships in 2016-17 and boasts a conference-best

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EMU’s MAC Championships Cartwright Award - Overall Excellence 2013-14, 2016-17

Reese Trophy - Men’s All-Sports Champion 1987-88, 1990-91, 1995-96, 2008-09 Jacoby Trophy - Women’s All-Sports Champion 2014-15 Baseball 1975, ’76, ’78, ’81, ’82, 2003, 2007 Football 1987 Men’s Basketball 1988, ’91, ’96, ’98 Women’s Basketball 2004, 2012 Men’s Cross Country 1973, ’74, ’86, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Women’s Cross Country 2015, 2016, 2017 Men’s Golf 2007, 2008

EMU Athletic Directors Through the Years Wilbur Bowen - 1903-28 Joseph McCulloch 1931-47 Elton Rynearson 1948-63 Dr. Keith Bowen - 1963-66 F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca - 1966-73 John C. Fountain (Interim) - 1974 Dr. Albert E. Smith - 1975-76 Alex Agase - 1977-82 Paul Shoults - 1982-86 Gene Smith - 1986-93 Tim Weiser - 1993-97 Carole Huston (Interim) 1997-99 Dr. David Diles - 1999-05 Bob England (Interim) - 2005-06 Dr. Derrick Gragg - 2006-13 Dr. Melody Reifel Werner (Interim) - 2013 Heather Lyke - 2013-17 Christian Spears (Interim) - March-May 2017 Erin Kido (Interim) - May-July 2017 Scott Wetherbee - July 2017-Present

Men’s Outdoor Track & Field 1974, ’77, ’78, ’82, ’83, ’84, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’94, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 1982, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93, ’95,’97, 2003, 2016 Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1996, ’97, ’98, ’99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Women’s Indoor Track & Field 1997, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016 Men’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, 2016, 2017

EMU National Championships

Women’s Gymnastics 2007, 2016, 2017

1972- NCAA DII Men's Swimming and Diving 1972 – NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field 1971- NAIA Men's Swimming and Diving 1971- NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field 1971 – NAIA Men's Outdoor Track and Field 1970 - NAIA Baseball 1970 – NCAA DII Men's Cross Country 1970 - NAIA Men's Cross Country 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

Women’s Swimming and Diving 2006, 2007 Women’s Tennis 1998, 2001 Women’s Soccer 1999, 2003, 2013 Softball 2007 Wrestling 1996

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NCAA COMPLIANCE FIVE RULES TO REMEMBER

WHAT IS NCAA COMPLIANCE? Eastern Michigan University is committed to operating its intercollegiate athletics program with the highest degree of integrity, sportsmanship, and professionalism, and we urge you to conduct yourself accordingly. The Eastern Michigan University Office of Athletics Compliance is committed to a comprehensive compliance program that ensures institutional control over the department of athletics. Our goal is to educate studentathletes, prospective student-athletes, institutional employees, community members, and boosters about the importance of adhering to NCAA, MidAmerican Conference, and institutional rules. A successful athletic department depends on the willingness of coaches, administrators, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to be aware of NCAA, MAC, and institutional rules. All of us at Eastern Michigan University appreciate your support. Your commitment to rules compliance is necessary to ensure that the University, its student-athletes, and coaches remain in good standing.  Our success is due to support from individuals who are cautious and knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win with integrity! QUESTIONS? The information on this page contains only a small portion of the existing NCAA rules and regulations. If you have any questions about any NCAA, MAC, or institutional rules, please ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! EMU Compliance Office Matthew Jakobsze Associate Athletic Director for Compliance 734.487.1050 mjakobsz@emich.edu @EMUCompliance EMUEagles.com/Compliance

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1. FANS HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES As an individual who is a season ticket holder, a member of an Eastern Michigan University booster organization (e.g., Eagles Pride, E-Gridiron Group), has made financial contributions to EMU, or been involved in promoting EMU’s athletic program, you are considered a “Booster” and are required to adhere to an atmosphere of compliance. As a booster, your conduct reflects on the integrity of the entire university. Once you support EMU Athletics, you retain that identity as a booster forever - the rules still apply! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is involved with, EMU’s athletics program. 2. DON’T GIVE BENEFITS OR INDUCEMENTS   Student-athletes can only receive benefits that other students in the general population can receive. An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an EMU employee or booster to provide a current or prospective studentathlete (or the athlete’s relatives or friends) a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

money or financial aid of any kind; • Do not visit a prospect’s school to acquire films or transcripts in an attempt to evaluate the prospect’s academic or athletics eligibility; • Do not have contact with a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or friends) during any of their visits 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 prohibiting your involvement with prospects and the recruiting process, as a booster you are permitted to do the following: • Notify EMU coaching staff about noteworthy prospects in your area; • Attend a prospect’s athletics event on your own initiative, as long as you do not have contact with the prospect (or the prospect’s parents or coach); • Continue existing friendships, provided you do not solicit the prospect’s enrollment.

Please note, a prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the 9th grade (7th grade for Basketball). Students enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. • Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any An individual remains a prospect even after he/ other tangible item; she signs a National Letter of Intent. • A special discount, payment arrangement or If you know of a talented athlete, please let credit on any purchase or service; the coaching staff know, and we’ll do the rest! • Loan of money or co-signing of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any 4. KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES! transportation expenses; EMU is responsible for the actions of its • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases boosters. If a booster recruits or provides or rentals; impermissible benefits to a current or • Entertainment on- or off -campus; or  prospective student-athlete (or the athlete’s • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.   relatives or friends), EMU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Mid-American The best way to support EMU student-athletes Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless is by donating to Eagles Pride! of the intention, it can: • Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and 3. LEAVE THE RECRUITING TO US! current student-athletes;   You’re passionate about your EMU Athletics • Result in the EMU athletics program being programs and you want everyone to know it! penalized by the NCAA and/or the But remember, only EMU coaches and athletic Mid-American Conference; and department staff members are permitted to • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges be involved in the recruiting process. Boosters associated with the athletics department should be aware of the following: (i.e., booster membership, ticket privileges).   • Do not contact a prospective student athlete (or members of the prospect’s 5. ASK BEFORE YOU ACT! family) by letter, telephone, e-mail, text, The NCAA Rules are not limited to the above, online (Facebook, Twitter), or in-person (onand they are often misunderstood. If you have or off-campus) for the purpose of soliciting any doubt or questions, please contact the their participation in EMU’s athletic programs. Office of Athletic Compliance. We strongly • Do not contact a prospect’s coach, principal, encourage open communication between fans, or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the supporters, and the EMU Athletic Department. prospect; Remember, our success is due to support • Do not become involved in making from individuals who are cautious and arrangements for a prospect (or the knowledgeable of NCAA rules. Help us win prospect’s relatives or friends) to receive with integrity!

THE EMU IDENTITY 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.

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!”

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

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

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

Ever marching on to victory, we’ll stand by to see you through,

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

Go Green Go 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!

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.

Some of EMU’s Prominent Alumni • 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.

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

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

• Shirley Spork -- Co-founder of the LPGA • Bob Welch -- Cy Young Award winner

• 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

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E-CLUB HALL OF FAME The Eastern Michigan University alumni varsity letterwinners club, E-Club, sponsors the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame. A full list of those inducted into the EMU Athletic Hall of Fame is below... 1976 Charles Eugene Beatty* James “Bingo” Brown* William E. Foy* George W. Marshall* Lloyd W. Olds* Elton J. Rynearson, Sr.* Edwin Shadford* Raymond L. Stites* 1977 C. Dale Curtiss* Charles Hanneman* Charles “Whitey” Hlad* Hayes W. Jones Harry Ockerman* Dean Rockwell* Olin Sanders* Paul Shoemaker* 1978 William E. Crouch* Daniel Webster Kirksey Robert K. Middlekauff Thomas V. Quinn* Kenneth “Red” Simmons* Andrew Vanyo* James A. Walsh* William C. Zepp* 1979 Louis Batterson* James Bibbs Merrill Hershey* Harvey Marlatt George Muellich* Ron Oestrike* Arthur D. Walker* Frank “Buck” Weeber* 1980 Ruth Boughner* Leighton Boyd* Kenneth “Beef” Matheson* Ferris G. Newman* Bob Parks 1981 Delmar Allman* Rha W. Arnold* Charles E. Forsythe* James R. Martin* David L. Pureifory* Abe Rosenkrantz* Clarence B. Sabbath* Shirley G. Spork 1982 Garion H. Campbell* Clifford D. Crane* Marvin R. Mittlestat* Albert H. Pingel Earl N. Riskey* Charles J. Shonta Fred D. Trosko* 1983 Roger Arnett* Santee Brockman* Ralph Gilden Augusta “Gussie” Harris* Kenneth Hawk* Charles Lappeus* Neville “Tex” Walker* George Wendt*

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1984 William Barrett James Bell Wardell Gilliam* Gordon Minty Bernard Otto* 1985 John Banaszak Doug Cossey* Hasely Crawford Michael H. Jones* Richard Moseley Charles Paige Jean Siterlet* 1986 Jean S. Cione* David Ellis Bruce Howell Ron Johnson Richard G. Raymond Bill Tipton 1987 Glenn Davis Marvin Johnson Bob Rowland* William J. Stephens Jack Weiss 1988 Norbert S. Badar Clarence Chapman Sherm J. Collins Clare Ebersole Stanley McConnor Bob Welch* 1989 Gary Bastien William M. Cave* Ron Gulyas Ann (Meachum) Lohner Bob Owchinko Harry Werbin* 1990 Ken Bruchanski Dottie Denise Davis Jeffrey E. Dils Frank Reaume Virgil E. Windom Duane Zemper 1991 James Brodie* Tom Fagan Jim Grant* Jeff Huxley James Ross Claude Snarey* 1992 Cleon Gilliam Jay Jones Susan “Sue” Parks Mike Strickland Leo Turner* 1993 Joe Brodie Laurie Ann Byrd Oswald Gaynier* George Gervin Nick Manych*

1994 Terry Collins Donna Donakowski F.L. “Frosty” Ferzacca* Kevin “Rocky” Miller Robert Sims C.P. Steimle* 1995 John Clay Bob Crosby Kerry Keating James Matthews Lucy Parker Larry Radcliff 1996 Jim Applegate John C. Fountain Kennedy McIntosh* Randy Mills Andrea (Bowman) Osika Jeff Peck 1997 Walter Gerald Brown* Ed Engle* Glenn Gulliver Earle Higgins Duane Root Eugene Thomas Claudia Wasik 1998 Marc Dingman Grant Long Loita “Blink” Molineaux* Nanette Push Ron Saunders* Pat Sheridan Tom Smith 1999 Ron Adams Jim Harkema Kelly Hebler Dave Kieft Leroy Potter* Mark Smith Jeff Washington 2000 Wilbur P. Bowen* Jack Brusewitz Chris Hoiles Denise (Kaercher) Leipold Jim Nelson Jenny Romatowski Wayne Seiler 2001 Angie Fielder Jon Gates Bob Jennings Mauri Jormakka* George Mead* John “Rocky” Roe Rodney Slater 2002 William “Audie” Cole Rena (Cox) McBroom Earl Jones Lanny Mills J.E. Morcombe* Jim Pietrzak Ron Rice Mary Smith*

2003 Sherry (Anderson) Boughton Sharon (Brown) Calhoun Marsha (Barker) Crosby Jim Dutcher Garry Grady Paul McMullen Joel Smith 2004 Melissa (Drouillard) Bater Roxanne (Munch) Bronkema Roger Coryell Mark Dailey Earl Dixon Mireille (Sankatsing) Smith Jim Streeter 2005 Tommy Asinga Dan Boisture* Ben Braun Hamilton Morningstar* Dr. Waldomar Roeser Danny Schmitz Sara Seegers Harold Simons 2006 Nikki (Stubbs) Douglas Greg Howe Carole Huston Dazel Jules Peter Linn Bob Lints Gary Tyson 2007 Al Jagutis Marci Kelley Mark Leonard Tamyka McCord Stan Vinson Doug Willer 2008 Joy (Inniss) Johnson Lindell Reason Jeff Reaume* Sarah Willis Chuck Wilson 2009 Denise Allen Charlie Batch Jerry Cerulla Angela (Springer) Johnson Sharon McNie Gary Patton Gary Strickland 2010 Clement Chukwu Dawn (Godfrey) Heck Laurie Hubbard JoAnne (LeFevre) McBroom Hildred Lewis John R. Martin Barry Stokes

2011 Ingrid (Boyce) Benn Howard Booth Traci (Parsons) McMullen Linda Milholland Jamie Nieto Norm Parker* John Schmidt 2012 Erik Henriksen Ivory Westly Hood Brian Tolbert Sharon (Rose) Schwartz Jerry Umin 2013 Dennis Betts Earl Boykins JoyAnn Clarke Wondella Devers Derrick Dial Eugene Smith Donald Stewart 2014 Boaz Kisang Cheboiywo Kathy Hart Fred LaPlante Tom Michael Lorenzo M. Neely Allyson Newman Brett Petersmark 2015 Joe Codrington Tracy Deeter George Harrison Paul Scicluna* L.J. Shelton Stephanie Smiley Barry Susterka 2016 Steve Brown Lional Dalton Connie Miner Fabian Rollins Greg Ryan 2017 Brian Bixler Walter Church Lauren Clark William DuLac Jessica Hupe Robin Loheide Lela V. Nelson Tiberia Patterson *Deceased