On May 14, 2008, DePaul celebrated the opening of the new track and fi eld at Lane Stadium with the inaugural run-ning of the DePaul Relays. The meet marked the fi rst regular-season competi ti on DePaul has hosted in more than 50 years.

The Blue Demons won a total of 15 events at the 2008 DePaul Relays and picked up two NCAA Regional Champion-ship qualifi cati on marks

The facility, located just a short distance away in West Lakeview, is home for not only the DePaul men’s and

women’s outdoor track and fi eld squads, but also serves the football, soccer, lacrosse and track and fi eld teams of Lane Tech High School.

The state-of-the-art stadium features a newly re-surfaced 400-meter six-lane track, stadium lighti ng, and

dedicated space for cages, pits and other ameniti es to allow the Blue Demons to compete in all NCAA sponsored

events including javelin, steeplechase, and pole vault, in additi on to all other throwing, running, and jumping events.

In 2007, fi lmmakers transformed Lane Stadium into Archbold Stadium, the home of the Syracuse Orange football team prior to 1980. The temporary facade was used to fi lm scenes for The Express, a movie chronicling the life and career of Ernie Davis, the fi rst African American to win the Heisman Trophy.

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DePaul University Intercollegiate Athleti cs Mission Statement

The mission of the Athleti c Department at DePaul University is consistent with the purposes, goals and ideals of the University and the Division of Student Aff airs.

Primary to our purpose is to maximize the great potential of our students by exposing them to the wide variety of intercollegiate programs so vital to their total education. Complementing their more formal classroom education, the Athleti c Department strives to teach and develop lifelong values inherent in the Vincenti an character: integrity, leadership, competi ti on, loyalty, cooperati on, fair-play, self-confidence, sacrifice and physical fi tness among others. At the same ti me, athleti c parti cipati on brings together men and women students from diverse ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and geographic backgrounds possessing various, unique skills working together towards common success, and a commitment to excellence.

Media guides, photographs, feature ideas, results and stati sti cs are available from the DePaul Athleti cs Communica-ti ons Offi ce. Media members needing any informati on should contact Dena Meiste at (773) 325-8609. The DePaul Athleti cs Communicati ons Department is located in Suite 220 of the Sullivan Athletic Center. The mailing address is 2323 N. Sheffi eld Ave. Chicago, Ill. 60614. The DePaul Cross Country/Track and Field Media Guide is a producti on of the DePaul University Athleti c De-partment. Written and designed by Dena Meiste with assistance from Greg Greenwell, Alicia Powers, Bob Sakamoto and Doug Bakker. Photos by Steve Woltmann, Brendan Leahy, Amy Lugibihl and John Hudetz. Printi ng by Multi -Ad Sports, Peoria, Ill.

Quick FactsUNIVERSITY FACTSLocati on ..............................................................................................Chicago, IllinoisEnrollment ............................................................... 25,072 (16,199 undergraduates)Founded ..............................................................................................................1898Nickname .............................................................................................. Blue DemonsColors ........................................................................................ Royal Blue & ScarletConference ................................................................................................... BIG EASTHome Faciliti es ................................ Lane Stadium & the Cherry Family Indoor TrackPresident .................................................. Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTAthleti cs Director ........................................................................ Jean Lenti Ponsett oAssociate Athleti cs Director for Varsity Sports/SWA ............................. Kathryn StatzAssociate Athleti cs Director for External Aff airs ...............................Peter TombascoDirector of Auxiliary Services ................................................................ Michael Lenti Director of Marketi ng & Licensing......................................................Karen LoiaconoDirector of Sports Medicine ....................................................................... Sue WalshDirector of Ticket Sales .............................................................................Jay FinnertyDirector of Business Aff airs ...................................................................Carolyn LewisAthleti cs Department Phone .............................................................. (773) 325-7236Athleti cs Website ....................................................... www.depaulbluedemons.com

TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATIONHead Coach .............................................................. Patrick J. Savage (DePaul, 1968) Offi ce: (773) 325-4681 E-mail: psavage@depaul.eduAssistant Coach (sprints).................................................. Dave Dopek (DePaul, 1995) Offi ce: (773) 325-4474 E-mail: ddopek@depaul.eduAssistant Coach (throws) ..................................Brandon Murer (Indiana State, 1997) Offi ce: (773) 325-4738 E-Mail: bmurer@depaul.eduGraduate Assistant Coaches ............................Ryan Rupcich and Stephanie Williams2009 BIG EAST Cross Country Championship .......................................... Men - Ninth Women - 11th 2008-09 BIG EAST Indoor Championship ..................................................Men - 10th Women - 16th2009 BIG EAST Outdoor Championship .....................................................Men - 13th Women - T-15th

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONSDirector of Athleti cs Communicati ons ...............................................Greg Greenwell Offi ce: (773) 325-7546 ggreenwe@depaul.eduAssistant Director Athleti cs Communicati ons ........................................Alicia Powers Offi ce: (773) 325-4740 apowers1@depaul.eduAssistant Director Athleti cs Communicati ons.......................................Bob Sakamoto Offi ce: (773) 325-7525 rsakamot@depaul.eduGraduate Assistant (track and fi eld/cross country contact) ................... Dena Meiste Offi ce: (773) 325-8609 dmeiste@depaul.edu

Athleti cs Communicati ons Fax........................................................... (773) 325-7531

Table of ContentsQuick Facts .......................................... 1Mission Statement .............................. 1Men’s & Women’s Rosters ................... 2Schedule .............................................. 3Head Coach Patrick J. Savage .............. 4Assistant Coaches ................................ 5Assistant Coaches ................................ 6Administrati ve Staff ............................. 7

Courtney Avvampato, Lauren Bales .... 8Kim Boisvert, Corrie Castro .................. 8Terah Cheatham .................................. 8Ebonie Cobb, Kelcie Daniels ................ 9Kelsey Dolan ........................................ 9Alexandria Dunson, Cynthia Edwards 10Melissa Fraser, Brigid Geary .............. 10Lindsey Holden, Stephanie Hughes ... 10Meredith Klein, Alanna Kovacs .......... 11Jenny Kranc, Cari Krikorian ................ 11Kristen Laff erty, Erin Lakie ................. 12Britt any Lewis, Tityona Lowe ............. 12Katelyn MacFabe, Virginia MacFabe .. 12Ivy Moff ett , Kourtnee Moore ............ 13Claire O’Brien, Aforo Okraku ............. 13Idia Omogiate, Kelly Pickering ........... 13Mary Cate Quiett , Toni Salvatore ....... 14Stacy Schmitz ..................................... 14Laura Wilson ...................................... 15

Eddie Anderson, Goz Anyadiegwu ..... 15Matt Babicz, Dennis Baliga ................ 15Brian Begalke ..................................... 15Ryan Bosman, Cameron Bretl ............ 16Jamil Chammas, Max Clink ................ 16Frank Deaton, Drew Edwards ............ 16Chris Gallardo .................................... 16Matt hew Graham, Matt hew Holland .... 17Chris Johnston, Jakub Kolacz ............. 17Zak Koronkiewicz, Chris Kyles ............ 18Gilbert Lift on, Matt hew Logan........... 18Brad Millar ......................................... 18Edin Pasalic, Cody Phelps .................. 19Matt hew Pietrus, Max Rodrigues ...... 19Luke Rygh .......................................... 19Tyler Schmitt , Tristan Stagger ............ 20Dan Steinfels, Joe Strawder ............... 20Jim Theologes, Greg Udzielak ............ 21Tim Vala, James Waller ...................... 21

2008-09 Performances ...................... 22Hall of Fame & All-Americans ............ 23DePaul Awards .................................. 23School Records .................................. 24Awards and Honors ........................... 25Academic Honors .............................. 26Academic Excellence ......................... 27DePaul University .............................. 28Chicago .............................................. 30BIG EAST Conference ......................... 32

Furthermore, athletics provides the campus community, our urban neighbors in Chicago, and alumni the opportunity for parti cipati on in the form of recreati on, and as spectators for intercollegiate competi ti on.

The Athletic Department also has a unique opportunity and responsibility, as the most visible messenger of the DePaul story, to represent the highest qualiti es and standards of our educati on to an observant community, state, and nation. A clear, positi ve exposure of DePaul University, through athleti cs, can enhance the Uni-versity’s mission and image, and directly eff ect the quality of faculty, enrollment and development.

Not unimportant to our Mission is the emoti on, school spirit and morale, so cru-cial to the soul of the University, that can be uplift ed through parti cipati on in athleti cs.

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Name Yr. Events Hometown (High School/Previous)Courtney Avvampato Fr. Mid-Distance/XC La Jolla, Calif./La JollaLauren Bales Jr. Sprints/Hurdles Chardon, Ohio/ChardonKim Boisvert So. Mid-Distance/XC Poplar Grove, Ill./BelvidereCorrie Castro Fr. Sprints Saline, Mich./SalineTerah Cheatham Sr. Distance/XC Polo, Ill./Polo CommunityEbonie Cobb Sr. Throws Woodridge, Ill./Downers Grove NorthKelcie Daniels So. Hurdles/Sprints Grand Rapids, Mich./ Forest Hills NorthernKelsey Dolan So. Distance/XC Chicago, Ill./Loyola AcademyAlexandria Dunson Fr. Sprints Chicago, Ill./Al RabyCynthia Edwards Sr. Jumps/Sprints Riverdale, Ill./Thornton TownshipMelissa Fraser Jr. Throws Hillsburgh, Ontario/Erin DistrictBrigid Geary Fr. Sprints Polo, Ill./Polo CommunityLindsey Holden Fr. Sprints Greenville, Ill./GreenvilleStephanie Hughes Jr. Distance/XC Chicago, Ill./Lane TechMeredith Klein So. Sprints/Hurdles Beaver, Pa./Beaver AreaAlanna Kovacs So. Throws Minesing, Ontario/Erin DistrictJenny Kranc Fr. Distance/XC St. John, Ind./Lake CentralCari Krikorian So. Mid-Distance/XC Lincolnwood, Ill./Niles WestKristen Laff erty Fr. Distance/XC Manila, Philippines/ Brent Internati onal School of ManilaErin Lakie So. Mid-Distance/XC Homer Glen, Ill./ Lockport TownshipBritt any Lewis So. Sprints/Jumps Red Wing, Minn./Red WingTityona Lowe Fr. Sprints Dallas, Texas/James BowieKatelyn MacFabe Fr. Throws Palati ne, Ill./ Palati neVirginia MacFabe Sr. Throws Palati ne, Ill./Palati neIvy Moff ett Sr. Sprints/Jumps New Orleans, La./Greenhill - DallasKourtnee Moore Fr. Sprints Plainfi eld, Ill./Plainfi eld NorthClaire O’Brien So. Distance/XC St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles NorthAforo Okraku Fr. Sprints Chicago, Ill./Morgan ParkIdia Omogiate Fr. Sprints Chicago, Ill./Lane TechKelly Pickering So. Mid-Distance/XC Medina, Ohio/MedinaMary Cate Quiett Jr. Mid-Distance/XC Mishawaka, Ind./MarianToni Salvatore So. Mid-Distance/XC Shoreview, Minn./ Roseville AreaStacy Schmitz So. Distance/XC Fond du Lac, Wis./Fond du LacBritt ney Thomas Fr. Sprints Chicago, Ill./ North Lawndale College PrepLaura Wilson So. Sprints Marshfi eld, Mass./ Marshfi eld

Women’s RosterName Yr. Events Hometown (High School/Previous)Eddie Anderson Fr. Jumps Palati ne, Ill./Palati neGoz Anyadiegwu Fr. Sprints/Hurdles East Lansing, Mich./East LansingMatt Babicz Fr. Throws Mt. Prospect, Ill./ProspectDennis Baliga So. Distance/XC Rockford, Ill./AuburnBrian Begalke So. Distance/XC Sheboygan, Wis./ Sheboygan Area LutheranRyan Bosman Fr. Sprints/Hurdles Hudson, Ohio/HudsonCameron Bretl Fr. Sprints Milwaukee, Wis./NicoletJamil Chammas Jr. Sprints Shawnee, Kan./Shawnee Mission NWMax Clink Fr. Mid-Distance/XC St. Charles, Ill./ St. Charles NorthFrank Deaton Fr. Distance/XC Benton Harbor, Mich./ Lake Michigan CatholicDrew Edwards Fr. Mid-Distance Rochester, Mich./ Stoney CreekChris Gallardo So. Mid-Distance/XC Chicago, Ill./Lane TechMatt hew Graham So. Mid/Distance/XC Glasgow, Scotland/ Boclair AcademyMatt hew Holland So. Sprints Princeton, Ill./PrincetonChris Johnston Jr. Sprints/Pole Vault Lombard, Ill./Monti niJakub Kolacz Sr. Distance/XC Naperville, Ill./Naperville NorthZak Koronkiewicz Fr. Distance/XC Evergreen Park, Ill./ Evergreen Park CommunityChris Kyles Fr. Sprints Chicago, Ill./Lane TechGilbert Lift on Sr. Sprints Park Ridge, Ill./Maine SouthMatt hew Logan Fr. Distance/XC Dixon, Ill./DixonBrad Millar Sr. Throws Port Elgin, Ontario/SaugeenEdin Pasalic Sr. Mid-Distance Zagreb, Croati a/Mississippi/ Sportska GimnazijaCody Phelps Fr. Distance/XC Anchorage, Alaska/Robert ServiceMatt hew Pietrus Fr. Mid-Distance Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard WestMax Rodrigues Fr. Distance/XC Darien, Ill./Hinsdale SouthLuke Rygh Sr. Mid/Distance/XC Montgomery, Ill./OswegoTim Nedow So. Throws Brockville, Ontario/ Tulsa/Thousand Islands Secondary SchoolTyler Schmitt Fr. Distance/XC Lakewood, Ill./Crystal Lake CentralTristan Stagger So. Sprints Miami, Fla./Pennsylvania Central CatholicDan Steinfels So. Mid-Distance Park Ridge, Ill./Loyola AcademyJoe Strawder Sr. Jumps Houston, Texas/Strake JesuitJim Theologes Jr. Throws Huntley, Ill./HuntleyTonderai Tomu Fr. Sprints Stevenage, England/ Oaklands College/DadayaGreg Udzielak Sr. Mid-Distance/XC Niles, Ill./Maine SouthTim Vala Fr. Throws Highland Heights, Ohio/ Gilmour AcademyJames Waller So. Throws Homewood, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor

Men’s Roster

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Date Meet Locati on Results (Women/Men)Sept. 4 DePaul Cross Country Opener Lincolnwood, Ill. 4th/3rdSept. 11 Bradley Open Peoria, Ill. 2nd/2ndSept. 18 Nati onal Catholic Championships Notre Dame, Ind. 3rd/4thOct. 2 Notre Dame Invitati onal Notre Dame, Ind. 9th/11thOct. 10 Lucian Rosa Invtati onal Kenosha, Wis. 2nd/3rdOct. 31 BIG EAST Championships Kenosha, Wis. 11th/9thNov. 14 NCAA Midwest Regional Championships Springfi eld, Mo. 17th/17th

Date Meet Locati on Time (CST)Dec. 4 Blue and Gold Meet Notre Dame, Ind. 4 p.m.Dec. 11 EIU Early Bird Classic Charleston, Ill. 4 p.m.Jan. 9 Purdue Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind. 10 a.m. Jan. 15 Notre Dame Indoor Opener Notre Dame, Ind. 6 p.m. Jan. 23 Badger Track Classic Madison, Wis. 11 a.m. Jan. 29-30 Indiana Relays Bloomington, Ind. All DayJan. 30 Chicago Duals Chicago, Ill. 11:30 a.m.Feb. 5-6 Meyo Invitati onal Notre Dame, Ind. 6 p.m./9 a.m.Feb. 11-13 ISU Classic Ames, Iowa 12:30 p.m./9 a.m./9:30 a.m.Feb. 20-21 BIG EAST Indoor Championship New York, N.Y 7 a.m./7 a.m.Mar. 5-6 Alex Wilson Invitati onal Notre Dame, Ind. 6 p.m./9 a.m.Mar. 12-13 NCAA Indoor Championship Fayett eville, Ark. All Day

Date Meet Locati on Time (CST)Mar. 18-20 49er Classic Charlott e, N.C. All DayMar. 26-27 Reebok Raleigh Relays Raleigh, N.C. All Day Apr. 2-3 Mike Poehlein Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind. All DayApr. 9-10 31st Sun Angel Track Classic Tempe, Ariz. All DayApr. 9-10 Chicagoland Championship Chicago, Ill. Noon/9 a.m.Apr.16-17 Dave Rankin Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind. All Day Apr. 22-24 Drake Relays Des Moines, Iowa All Day Apr. 24 Marquett e Twilight Milwaukee, Wis. All DayApr. 30-May 2 BIG EAST Outdoor Championship Cincinnati , Ohio All DayMay 7 Billy Hayes Invitati onal Bloomington, Ind. All DayMay 11 DePaul Relays Chicago, Ill. All DayMay 15 Chicago Penulti mate Chicago, Ill. All DayMay 14-15 Last Chance Qualifi er TBD TBDMay 28-29 NCAA West Regional Austi n, Texas All Day June 9-12 NCAA Championship Eugene, Ore. All Day

2009 Cross Country Schedule

2009-10 Indoor Track and Field Schedule

2010 Outdoor Track and Field Schedule

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The Savage FileEducati onB.A. in Business Educati on ...................1968 DePaul UniversityM.A. in Business Educati on ...................1970 DePaul University

Coaching Experience2006-Present............................ Head Coach, DePaul University2005-06 .............................. Assistant Coach, DePaul University1980-2006 ................................ Head Coach, Niles West/Oakton Runners Club1971-2003 ................................ Head Coach, Oakton Community College1969-2002 ................................ Head Coach, Niles West High School1968-69 .................................... Head Coach, St. George’s High School1966-68 .................................... Head Coach, DePaul Academy

Coaching AccomplishmentsBIG EAST Champions ........................... ThreeJunior College All-Americans ....................39NJCAA Nati onal Champions .................. FourNJCAA Nati onal Championship Titles .....OneSkyway Conference XC Champions ...........19NJCAA Regional Titles .......................... Eight

AwardsDePaul Athleti c Hall of Fame .................1993Illinois Track and Cross Country Hall of Fame ..............................................................1989NJCAA Region IV Coach of the Year ................................................... Eight Times

Running Experience1962-66 ............................ DePaul University Team MVP, two-ti me team captain

A member of the DePaul athleti cs community for over four decades, Pat Savage enters his fourth season as head coach for the DePaul men’s and women’s cross country and track and fi eld pro-grams and his fi ft h season as a member of the coaching staff .

Since the beginning, Savage has always put an em-phasis on the complete student-athlete, stressing academics as well as athleti cs. In his fi rst three years as head coach, over 140 of his competi tors earned BIG EAST Conference All-Academic Team honors. On the nati onal level, Melissa Fraser, Mary Cate Quiett and Brad Millar were honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa-ti on (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic Team members. Both Quiett and Millar earned the honor during the 2007-08 season as well. Additi onally, Millar was

the fi rst student-athlete since the 1995-96 season to be named to ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District team.

At the team level, both the men’s and women’s track and fi eld and cross country squads were named the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team. While it was a fi rst for the track and fi eld teams, it was the third consecuti ve year cross country was put on the presti gious list. Men’s track and fi eld made a bold statement in its fi rst appearance on the list, posti ng the highest team-grade point average in the enti re country. Within the BIG EAST, both cross country teams and the men’s indoor and outdoor squads boasted the highest GPA compared to their conference counterparts.

On the course the men’s cross country team reached as high No. 14 as in the USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Rankings, while then-freshman Matt hew Graham became the pro-gram’s fi rst BIG EAST Player of the Week in 2008. In 2009, he won all fi ve regular-season races and was the only student-athlete to be awarded Player of the Week twice.

2008-09 marked the second year in a row a Blue Demon competed at the NCAA Nati onal Outdoor Championships. Two-ti me BIG EAST hammer throw champion Millar made his NCAA Nati onals debut aft er placing fourth to earn the automati c bid. The previ-ous season, Melissa Fraser advanced to the NCAA Championships in the javelin throw.

In additi on to Millar and Fraser, Joe Strawder, Alanna Kovacs and Quiett qualifi ed for the 2009 Mideast Regional Championship. While Millar placed fourth in the hammer throw, Kovacs also recorded a top-10 fi nish, placing seventh in the javelin throw competi ti on.

The 2006-07 campaign saw the program make vast improvements in Savage’s fi rst season as head coach. DePaul’s fi rst individual BIG EAST Champion was crowned when Millar won the hammer throw for the fi rst ti me at the BIG EAST Outdoor Championships. Four Blue Demons competed in the NCAA Outdoor Midwest Regional Championships and 10 new DePaul records were set between the indoor and outdoor track and fi eld seasons. In back-to-back weeks during the outdoor season, the Blue Demons swept the team ti tles at the Chicagoland Championships and the Elmhurst Invitati onal, respecti vely.

Success conti nued during Savage’s second year at the helm of the program in 2007-08. Thirteen school records, a program high, were broken over the course of the indoor and outdoor season. Two more BIG EAST champions were crowned when Millar defended his hammer ti tle, and Fraser won the javelin throw at the Outdoor Conference Champion-ships. Fraser’s appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Nati onal Championships was the fi rst ti me a female student-athlete qualifi ed since 2004 when Erin Moff ett ran the 10,000m, and a fi rst during the Savage era.

Savage has an extensive coaching background in the Chicagoland area, serving as the head cross country and track coach at DePaul Academy (1966-68), St. George High School in Evanston (1968-69) and on the Niles West High School staff in Skokie from 1969-2002. Pat stayed on to coach with his son, Danny Savage, unti l 2005. He was the

head cross country coach during his enti re tenure and spent six of those years on the staff as the head track and fi eld coach in the 1980’s. He also coached the

cross country, track and marathon teams at Oakton Community Col-lege in Des Plaines from 1971-2003. Since 1980, he has served

as the director and head coach of the Niles West/Oakton Runner’s Club. Though he sti ll serves as director, his

wife, Melissa, assumed coaching responsibili-ti es in 2007.

Savage’s teams have also experienced tremendous success during his career as he has tutored 39 National Junior College All-Americans and four NJCAA nati onal champions. In 2002 his team won the NJCAA Nati onal Championship in the marathon. Along with his nati onal success, Savage guided over 200 All-State athletes and 19 Skyway Conference cross country champions while his teams have won eight NJCAA regional ti tles. Savage’s runners club also won 17 Chicago Area Runner’s Associati on team ti tles.

Savage, an eight-ti me NJCAA Region IV Coach of the Year, was elected to the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in 1989. He has also been named St. Mel’s High School Man of the Year and was inducted into DePaul’s Ath-leti c Hall of Fame in 1993. He has served as the President of the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Associati on, the Illinois Community College Track and Cross Country Coaches Associati on and the Chicago Area Runners Associati on. In 1995, the Niles West Indian Cross Country Invitati onal was renamed the Patrick J. Savage Invitati onal. During the 1980’s and 1990’s it was the largest high school- sponsored cross country meet in the nati on, reaching a peak of 73 boys teams and 69 girls squads.

In additi on to coaching, Savage remains acti ve in the Chicagoland running com-munity. He served as the head race referee for the 2006 and 2007 Chicago Marathon, and head men’s referee in 2008. This year, he serves as a Chairman of the Games Com-mitt ee and will be the course referee.

An outstanding collegiate runner, Savage was a two-ti me captain (junior and senior seasons) and MVP of both the Blue Demon track and cross country teams during his junior year and holds a pair of Business degrees from DePaul. Although far removed from collegiate completi on, he remains an acti ve runner along with his wife Melissa, and recently celebrated his 50th year as a member of the running community.

Coach Savage at Lane Stadium, which now serves as the home track facility for the Blue Demons. The stadium was offi cially opened on May 14, 2008 during the inaugural DePaul Relays, the fi rst home meet the Blue Demons have hosted in over 50 years.

HEAD COACH PATRICK J. SAVAGE | FOURTH SEASON

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The greatest sprinter in DePaul history, Dave Dopek is in his 15th season as an assistant coach with the Blue Demons. Before beginning his coaching career, Dopek inked his name into the DePaul history books. He became the school’s fi rst individual (or team) to win an NCAA championship when he captured the 200m ti tle at the 1995 NCAA Indoor Championship at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Dopek also fi nished

second in the 200m at the 1995 outdoor championships.He has helped a number of student-athletes qualify for the BIG EAST

Conference Championships, as well as the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. He guided current graduate assistant coach Stephanie Williams to six school sprinti ng records. Last season, she ti ed Kim Smith’s seven-year-old 60m ti me, while Williams has an outright claim to the indoor 200m, outdoor 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, and sprint medley school records. He was also instrumental in the career of jumper Joe Strawder. The senior enters his fi nal year as a three-ti me regional qualifi er, and holds the school record in the outdoor triple jump.

During the 2007-08 indoor conference championships, he coached Ryan Moore to a runner-up fi nish in the 400m. Three sprint records were broken during the outdoor season when Williams broke Sheri Bean’s 1987 100m record, improved upon her own 200m record, and the quartet of Williams, Ivy Moff ett , Kyra Coff ey, and Shauna Lurey broke the 4x100m relay record during the Purdue Invitati onal.

Dopek’s success on the nati onal scene conti nued when he won a gold medal in the 200-meter dash and was a member of the ti tle-winning 4x100-meter relay team at the 1995 United States Olympic Festi val.

Dopek has also experienced success on the internati onal level. In 1995, he was on the 4x100-meter relay team that took gold at the World University Games in Fukuoka, Japan. While there, Dopek also took home a silver medal in the 200-meters. The following year he parti cipated in the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials in Atlanta.

During his four years as a student-athlete, Dopek was the staple of the program, winning seven individual Great Midwest Conference championships-- three in the 200m and four in the 400m. He was also a member of the 4x400m relay team that took the outdoor ti tles in 1992 and 1995 and was a part of the 1995 4x100m relay championship squad. For his eff orts, he was named the Outstanding Athlete of the 1995 Great Midwest Conference Outdoor Championships. He also earned DePaul’s Most Valuable Performer in indoor track three ti mes and was the outdoor MVP in 1995.

On Jan. 30, 2010, Dopek was inducted into the DePaul Athleti cs Hall of Fame.

A member of the DePaul coaching staff since 2005, Brandon Murer works with the Blue Demon throwers and contributes extensive experience on all levels to the program.

The last four seasons saw the DePaul throwers ex-perience tremendous success under Murer’s guid-ance. Brad Millar became the fi rst Blue Demon to win a BIG EAST Conference individual ti tle as he won

the hammer throw at the 2007 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships. Two more conference champions were crowned in 2008 when Millar success-fully defended his ti tle, and Melissa Fraser became DePaul’s fi rst female BIG EAST Champion for DePaul when she took the javelin throw ti tle. Fra-ser went on to become the fi rst female thrower to qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Millar made his fi rst appearance on the nati onal stage during the 2009 season aft er placing fourth in the hammer throw at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship.

In additi on, the Blue Demon throwers set six new DePaul records under Murer’s tutelage while posti ng 14 qualifying marks during the 2009 season alone for the NCAA Regional Championships, culminati ng in a berth to the Nati onal championship.

Murer began his college career at Indiana State, where he was a four-year varsity lett erwinner followed by two seasons with the Sycamores as an assistant coach. As a student assistant in 1997-98, he helped six throwers earn All-Missouri Valley Conference accolades. He also helped guide a ham-mer thrower to a MVC championship.

During the 1999-2000 season, Murer was named a volunteer assistant at Indiana State where he worked with all throwers and multi -event athletes. He helped three student-athletes break school records, 20 meet records and three MVC records. Under Murer’s directi on he developed 18 MVC placers, six all-conference athletes and one All-American weight thrower.

Following his successful collegiate coaching sti nt, Murer was named an assistant coach at Danville Community High School in Indiana. As the throws coach at Danville, he developed the Indiana State High School runner-up in shot put (2000) and several regional and secti onal champions.

Along with his duti es with the program’s throwers, Murer serves as the recruiti ng coordinator.

Murer graduated from Indiana State University in 1997 with a degree in Fine Arts. He currently resides in the Chicago suburbs with his wife, Sa-mantha.

DAVE DOPEK ASSISTANT COACH

BRANDON MURER ASSISTANT COACH

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Andrew Craycraft , an accomplished middle-distance runner at St. Joseph’s University and the University of North Carolina, joined the DePaul Ath-leti c staff as an assistant coach for the cross country and track and fi eld teams in 2008. Craycraft assists both squads with recruiti ng and developing middle distance and distance runners. During his freshman and sophomore seasons

at St. Joseph’s, Craycraft set school records in the 800m (1:48.83) and the 4x800m relay (7:25); records which sti ll stand today. He also broke the school record in the 500m when he won the race during the 2002 Intercol-legiate Associati on of Amateur Athletes of America Championship meet. At UNC, he won the 800m with a ti me of 1:52.49 at the 2003 ACC Confer-ence Indoor Championships. His best ti me in the event was 1:48.91, which set a UNC men’s indoor record. Most recently, Craycraft served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Michigan State University women’s cross country and track and fi eld teams. While Andrew was with the Spartans, they made their fi ft h con-secuti ve trip to the NCAA Cross Country Championships, in additi on to producing two All-Great Lakes All- Region athletes. During the track and fi eld season, MSU sent four student-athletes to the Mid-East Regional Championships. From there, Nicole Bush qualifi ed for the NCAA Championships in the 3,000m steeplechase and was named an All-American. Off the track, Craycraft has experienced tremendous success as both a student-athlete and a coach. During his 2004 season at UNC he was named to the ACC Academic All-Conference team, in additi on to being given the Athleti c Director’s Student-Athlete Award. While coaching at MSU, the cross country squad was ranked 32nd in the nati on with an over-all team GPA of 3.61. All-Academic Team honors were bestowed up them by the Women’s Intercollegiate Cross Country Associati on. Aft er earning his degree in History from UNC, Craycraft went on to earn a Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich. He currently works for a law fi rm in Rockford, Ill.

Ryan Rupcich enters his fi rst season with De-Paul as a graduate assistant coach aft er spending a year as an assistant coach at Loras College. Rupcich plans to pursue an M.A. in Educati on from DePaul. He graduated from California State-Fresno in 2008 with an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. Rupcich brings experience in the pole vault and high jump, both as a student-athlete and as a coach. As a student-athlete, he cleared a height of

4.93m in the pole vault while competi ng at Cal State-Fresno. While coach-ing, he guided Loras College track standout Chris Buresh to All-American status in the high jump. Although assisti ng with both cross country and track and fi eld, he will focus on lending his experti se to the jumpers and hurdlers. Prior to his collegiate career, Rupcich served four years acti ve duty in the United States Marine Corp. Stati oned several places all across the world, he was involved in Operati on Enduring Freedom, Operati on Iraqi Freedom, and Operati on Sweeny. He remained on inacti ve duty in the reserves during his ti me at Cal State-Fresno and was honorably discharged in 2008.

Stephanie Williams joins the Blue Demon coaching staff as a graduate assistant aft er an illus-trious career on the track for DePaul. Over her four years as a student-athlete, Williams set fi ve sprint and relay school-records while tallying numerous BIG EAST Conference qualifi cati on marks. Williams earned her undergraduate degree in Communicati on from DePaul in the spring of

2009. Aft er being named a G.A., she re-enrolled into the DePaul’s College of Communicati on; this ti me to advance her bachelors degree to masters status. She plans to place her concentrati on on journalism, and aspires to work in healthcare public relati ons. She currently volunteers at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Williams led the sprinters all four years of her career, routi nely top-ping the Blue Demon performance lists in all sprint categories. During her senior year, she was named the outdoor squad’s Most Outstanding Per-former aft er placing fourth at the 2009 BIG EAST Outdoor Championship in the 200m. During the 2009 indoor season, Williams ti ed Kim Smith’s 60m record to earn a spot in the history books. The prior season, she set the indoor 200m DePaul record aft er clocking a ti me of 24.49 to replace Sherri Bean’s 21-year-old mark. Although she will specialize in working with the sprinters, Williams will work as a graduate assistant coach with both the cross country and track and fi eld teams.

ANDREW CRAYCRAFT ASSISTANT COACH

RYAN RUPCICH GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH

STEPHANIE WILLIAMS GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH

KIRSTYN MCGUINNESS & NATE STETZLER TEAM MANAGERS

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One of the nati on’s most widely respected leaders in intercollegiate athleti cs and a driving force behind the conti nuing expansion and development of DePaul’s athlet-ics program, Jean Lenti Ponsett o is now in her seventh year as DePaul’s Director of Athleti cs and her 34th as a member of the Blue Demon athleti c family. Jeanne was named to her current positi on on July 1, 2002 and the Blue Demons have experienced tremendous success both on and off the playing fi eld ever since. Ponsett o also guided the DePaul eff orts in 2003 when the University an-nounced it would join the BIG EAST Conference in 2005. An advocate for student-athlete welfare, Ponsett o initi ated and provided the leadership for the Sullivan-McGrath Athleti cs Capital Campaign which has yielded

the funding resources for the renovati on of Wish Soccer Field, the creati on of the Cacciatore Soft ball Stadium and renovati on of the Cherry Family Indoor Track at the Ray Meyer Center. During her seven years at the helm of the department, 14 of the 15 Blue Demon athleti c programs have represented the school in NCAA championships including the men’s soccer program’s initi al trip to the NCAA Tournament aft er winning the BIG EAST Conference regular season ti tle. Success has also come in the classroom during Ponsett o’s tenure as the Athleti c Director as over 580 Blue Demon student-athletes have been named conference Academic Honor Rolls. Ponsett o’s eff orts haven’t gone unnoti ced by her colleagues. For the second ti me in her career; Ponsett o was presented NACWAA’s Administrator of the Year Award in 2003, was the organizati on’s president in 2005-06. A former four-sport standout for DePaul, Ponsett o boasts a wealth of experience in three areas of DePaul athleti cs: as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. She had spent seven years as the senior associate director of athleti cs aft er serving 12 years as the as-sociate director and two as an assistant director before assuming her current job in 2002. Aside from her duti es at DePaul, she has served on numerous NCAA Commit-tees including a joint NCAA/USOC Task Force. Ponsett o currently serves the NCAA as a member of the Division I Men’s Basketball Enhancement Group and is an NCAA Champion, a program highlighti ng key NCAA Administrators to act as spokesperson from the membership on NCAA issues. Ponsett o also chairs the Honda Awards Board of Directors and the Wade Trophy Selecti on Committ ee and is the Past Presi-dent of NACWAA and a member of the NACDA Division I-AAA Board of Directors. In recent years, Ponsett o served on the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Com-mitt ee, the Division I Women’s Basketball Task Force, the Division I Recruiti ng/Early Scholarship Off er Working Group, the NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse Advisory Group and the NCAA Work/Life Balance Task Force. This past summer Ponsett o was named the Second Vice President for the I-AAA Athleti cs Director Associati on. Ponsett o spent a fi ve-year term as Chair of the 49-member NCAA Division I Championships/Competi ti on Cabinet, a positi on she assumed in 1998 aft er one year as a member of the Cabinet. She was the fi rst woman to chair a Cabinet and had the longest tenure as a Cabinet chair. Under Ponsett o’s leadership, the Championships/Competi ti on Cabinet had several accomplishments, most notably the expansion of championship opportuniti es to include all conference champions, an improved awards program, a review of the Associati on’s bylaws with regard to playing and practi ce seasons, authorizati on and format structure for all championships, estab-lishment of a comprehensive certi fi cati on process for the I-A Football Bowl Games and certi fi ed events. During her tenure she was a member of the NCAA Division I

The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., became De-Paul University’s 11th president on July 1, 2004. Since his inaugurati on, he has led the successful completi on of the university’s prior strategic plan and creati on of its current six-year plan, VISION twenty12.

His leadership and experti se stem from a broad range of higher educati on experiences. He was an administra-tor with St. John’s University in Queens, N.Y., from 1996 to 1999, fi rst as assistant dean of Notre Dame College and later as associate dean of the university’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Concurrently he served as an assistant professor of higher educati on in St. John’s Graduate School of Educati on.

He gained a university-wide perspecti ve as executi ve vice president and chief operati ng offi cer at Niagara University in Niagara Falls, N.Y., from 2000 to 2004, where he directed the university’s strategic planning eff orts and daily operati ons of the campus.

Adding research to experience, Father Holtschneider led two nati onal studies of examining trends in governance and leadership in American Catholic colleges and universiti es. He is the author and co-author of one book and numerous arti cles on U.S. higher educati on and Catholic higher educati on, as well as a frequent consultant

and speaker on these topics.Fr. Dennis’ experti se has led to service on numerous external committ ees and

boards. He is a member of the Nati onal Leadership Roundtable on Church Manage-ment, which promotes excellence and best practi ces in management, fi nances and human resource development of the Catholic Church in the U.S. In additi on, he cur-rently serves as a trustee of Niagara University and the Chicago History Museum. He also is a member of Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Chicago 2016 Committ ee, working to bring the Olympics to Chicago.

A Detroit nati ve, he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathemati cs from Niagara in 1985. He studied for the priesthood at Mary Immaculate Seminary in Northampton, Pa., and was ordained in 1989. Father Holtschneider studied at Harvard University and received his doctorate in administrati on, planning and social policy in 1997 aft er writi ng a dissertati on on the early history of fi nancial aid in the United States. He has been a case researcher and writer for Harvard’s schools of Educati on, Medicine and Public Health.

Aft er ordinati on, Father Holtschneider served as director and then rector of the Vincenti an Community’s college seminary program at Ozone Park in New York City. While in New York, he served as a clinical associate professor of higher educati on at the State University of New York at Buff alo, teaching one doctoral seminar each fall.

Currently, he is a faculty member and board member of the Boston College Insti -tute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Educati on. He conti nues to teach at Boston College’s summer Insti tute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Educati on.

Budget Committ ee and served as an adviser to the NCAA President during the NCAA negoti ati ons with ESPN which yielded additi onal championship appearances and revenue for the Associati on. In 1999, Jeanne was one of only eight women appointed to the 29-person NCAA Division I Working Group to Study Men’s and Women’s Basketball Issues. This com-mitt ee was formed to review matt ers important to the Division I membership such as freshman eligibility, graduati on rates, summer recruiti ng, student-athlete welfare, gambling, agents and outside infl uences. Ponsett o also served as a member of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Marketi ng Committ ee, which developed a plan for the potenti al growth in att endance and television viewership for both men’s and women’s basketball. From 1992-98, Jeanne served on the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Com-mitt ee and was Chair her fi nal two years. In this positi on Ponsett o was in charge of all aspects of the NCAA Tournament including the selecti on of the 64 team fi eld as well as the administrati on of the tournament. Additi onally, she was selected to serve on the NCAA Basketball Offi ciati ng Committ ee, which oversees the offi cials’ clinics and tournament offi ciati ng. Ponsett o has received several awards for her outstanding work at DePaul and for her leadership serving the NCAA members and student-athletes. At the 1998 Final Four the Women’s Basketball Coaches Associati on named her Administrator of the Year. In additi on, the Nati onal Associati on of Collegiate Women’s Athleti c Administrators (NACWAA) named her Administrator of the Year. Subsequently, Ponsett o was annually appointed to the NACWAA Board of Directors. A gift ed public speaker, Ponsett o was the Master of Ceremonies at the 2002 and 2008 Honda Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year Awards Program and has been a faculty member at the NACWAA Executi ve Insti tute and a presenter at NCAA Regional Compliance seminars and NCAA Student Leadership Conferences. She is a frequent guest on radio and television programs regarding issues that face intercol-legiate athleti cs and served as a studio analyst for ESPN during the 2000 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Since moving into an administrati ve positi on over 20 years ago at DePaul, Pon-sett o has had a signifi cant impact on the status of the DePaul intercollegiate sports scene. She introduced four women’s sports - indoor and outdoor track, cross coun-try and women’s soccer - to varsity status at DePaul. Under her directi on DePaul has built several athleti c faciliti es including the Sullivan Athleti c Center that opened in 2000, the Ray Meyer Fitness Recreati on Center that opened in 1999 and the re-cently completed projects in Cacciatore Stadium, Wish Field and the Cherry Family Indoor Track. Recently she negoti ated long-term contracts with Ruffl ed Feathers as home for the men’s golf program as well as Lane Stadium as a home for the men’s and women’s outdoor track and fi eld teams. Married to former Blue Demon basketball star Joe Ponsett o, she comes from a family intertwined in educati on and athleti cs. One brother, Frank Lenti , is head football coach at Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago. In the fall of 1999, the Chicago Tribune named Frank as the high school football coach of the century in Illinois. Another brother, David, is an assistant under Frank with the Caravan. Two other brothers work for the DePaul athleti cs department as Michael is the Director of Athleti c Faciliti es and Eugene is the school’s all-ti me winningest coach as the head soft ball coach. Jeanne’s sister Marilyn, who recently reti red as the Teacher Coordinator for Students with Learning Disabili-ti es in south suburban Dolton, is a DePaul graduate as are Eugene and David.

REV. DENNIS H. HOLTSCHMEIDER, C.M., Ed. D | UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

JEAN LENTI PONSETTO | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

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Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2008 and 2009... competed for the cross country squad during her freshman and sophomore seasons.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Posted a 4K ti me of 20:08 at the DePaul Opener… ran the 6K at the AU Spartan Classic in a ti me of 30:14. Indoor - Ran a career-best 400m at the Grand Valley State Holiday Open with a ti me of 1:06.61... placed fourth in the 400m at the Purdue Invitati onal... ran the 500m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a ti me of 1:29.87... recorded a ti me of 1:52.38 in the 600m at the Bob Eubanks Open. Outdoor - Lowered her personal-best 400m hurdle ti me to 1:11.26 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... at the same meet recorded a 200m dash ti me of 29.22... fi nished in third place in the 400m hurdles at the Marquett e Twilight.

Freshman Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Finished 39th at the UIC Home Opener with a two-mile ti me of 12:54... fi nished 18th at the North Park Invita-ti onal with a 5K ti me of 22:49... posted a 5K ti me of 21:29 at the Nati onal Catholic Championship. In-door - Notched a season-best ti me of 1:52.42 in the 600m at the Purdue Invitati onal... ran the 800m in 2:44.41 during the Notre Dame Opener... improved her 800m ti me to a 2:40.86 at the Chicago Duals. Outdoor - Recorded a 400m hurdles ti me of 1:14.65 at the Chicagoland Championships... posted a ti me of 1:09.93 in the 400m during the Ted Haydon In-

vitati onal... part of the 4x200m relay team that achieved a ti me of 1:48.46 at

the DePaul Relays.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Ran in six races… lowered her personal-

record 5K to 20:10 at the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal… fi nished three 5K treks in under 21 minutes… clocked a 25:19 6K at the BIG EAST Championship.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Placed 14th overall at the AU Spartan Classic with a 6K ti me of 24:47… best 5K came at the Nati onal Catholic Championship with a ti me of 20:15. Indoor - Ran a season-best 800m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a ti me of 2:26.95... season-best 600m ti me of 1:43.94 ranks in the team’s top-three performance list for the season... placed in the top half of the 800m fi eld at the Bob Eubanks Open.

High School: Named to the Northern Illinois all-conference cross country team all four years... conference, regional, and secti onal cross country champion during her senior year... three-ti me cross country team MVP... cross country team placed eighth at the state meet in 2007... conference cham-pion in the 3,200m and 1,600m in 2007... graduated with honors.

Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Marvel Boisvert... has three brothers, Brandon, Brian, and Kyle... majoring in biology.

High School: Earned All-State honors on 12 occasions in fi ve diff erent events… lowered her personal-record in the 400m to 57.9 at the 2009 state meet to fi nish in fourth place… fi rst team All-Southeastern Conference in 2007, 2008 and 2009… career-best ti me of 12.10 in the 100m… 2009

Saline Female Track Athlete of the Year… competed for the Michigan Accelerators… placed third at state as a senior in the 4x100m.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff ery and Christi ne Castro… has one younger sister, Cassandra… enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Demon Notes: Winner of the 2009 Jean Nordberg Award for her excellence in athleti cs, academics, and character... BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete

Sports Excellence Award in 2008-09... three-ti me member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team... mem-ber of the Captains’ Council.

Senior Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Paced the Blue Demons at the NCAA Midwest Regional with a 6K ti me of 23:04… scored points in all fi ve appear-ances… ran a season-best 5K at the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal with a ti me of 19:17… placed 23rd at the DePaul Opener aft er clocking a 15:30 4K.

Junior Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Finished in DePaul’s top-fi ve in all seven races... led the Blue Demons three ti mes... placed 22nd at the Nati onal Catholic Championships with a season-best 5K ti me of 18:46... was DePaul’s top fi nisher at the BIG EAST Conference Championships with a 6K ti me of 22:54... placed fi ft h at the DePaul Opener. Indoor - Placed third at the Purdue Invitati onal with a season-best 3,000m ti me of 10:15.33... recorded a mile ti me of 5:07.42 at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener and fi n-ished in fi ft h place overall... holds the top four spots on the DePaul best performance list in the 3,000m... anchored the distance medley relay squad at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships with a team-best ti me of 12:17.20. Outdoor - Was the top Blue Demon 3,000m steeplechase runner... won the 3,000m steeplechase at the Marquett e Twilight with a ti me of 11:26.42... surpassed the BIG EAST qualifying mark twice in the 3,000m steeplechase including a personal-record ti me of 11:13.90 raced at the Cardi-nal Twilight... placed 17th at the BIG EAST Champi-onships with a steeplechase ti me of 11:14.14... won the 3,000m at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal with a team-best ti me of 10:52.55... placed fourth at the Chicago Penulti mate with a 1,500m ti me of 4:53.27.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Placed among the Blue Demons’ top-fi ve fi nishers in every meet... took fi ft h place at the UIC Home Opener with a two-mile ti me of 11:30... fi nished 18th at the Fordham Invitati onal with a 5K ti me of 19:20... placed 32nd at the Nati onal Catholic Championship with a 5K ti me of 19:06... posted a 6K ti me of 22:33 at the NCAA Midwest Regional... notched a 6K ti me of 22:23 to fi nish 60th at the BIG EAST Champion-ships. Indoor - Met the BIG EAST qualifying standard in the 3,000m at the Meyo Invitati onal with a team-best ti me of 10:05.51... won the 3,000m run at the Chicago Duals and the Carle/Health Alliance Classic... three additi onal top-fi ve fi nishes in the 3,000m dur-ing the season... recorded six sub-10:30.00 3,000m performances. Outdoor - Recorded a team-best ti me of 18:17.44 in the 5,000m run at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal... set a personal-best ti me of 4:55.89 in the 1,500m at the DePaul Relays... ran the 3,000m at the Bobby Lane Invitati onal with a team-best ti me of 10:35.28.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Ran a season-best 5K at the Bradley Open with a 24th place ti me of 20:11… averaged a 6:36 mile pace in four races… clocked a 16:39 4K at the DePaul

Opener.

High School: Lett ered in cross country and track and fi eld all four years… recorded a career-best 5K ti me of 18:47… personal-best mile set at 5:12… clocked 2:22 800m ti me in the middle distance category.

Personal: Daughter of Charles Avvampato and Alison Neeley… step-dad Hector Perez ran for the Mexico Nati onal Team… sister to Adrian Perez… plans to major in history.

Personal Best Times5K: 20:11

Personal Best Times400m hurdles: 1:11.26600m: 1:52.38

Personal Best Times5K: 20:10 600m: 1:43.94

Personal Best Times5K: 18:46 3,000m: 10:05.513,000m Steeplechase: 11:13.90

High School: Named fi rst-team Premiere Athleti c Conference... two-ti me MVP of the track and fi eld team... Premiere Athleti c Conference champion in the 100m hurdles, 300m hurdles and 4x400m relay... 2007 Valedictorian of Chardon High School... posted a personal-best 5K ti me of 21:12.

Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Katherine Bales... has one brother, Andrew... studying second-ary educati on social science.

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Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Surpassed the BIG EAST standard in the shot put twice... placed 14th in the shot put at the confer-ence championships with a

season-best throw of 12.96m... placed third in the shot put at the Purdue Invitati onal... qualifi ed for the BIG EAST Championships at the Bob Eubanks Open with a fi ft h place shot put of 12.88m... notched a season-best weight throw of 12.16m at the Purdue Invitati onal. Outdoor - Ranks in the DePaul top-three with a season-best shot put of 12.08m recorded at the BIG EAST Championships... competed in the hammer throw at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal with a distance of 30.70m... notched a season-best discus throw at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal with a throw of 34.41m... recorded four shot put distances of 11 meters or farther during the outdoor season.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Qualifi ed for the BIG EAST Indoor Championships with a shot put mark of 13.03m at the Dick Pond Invitati onal... has three top-fi ve fi nishes in the shot put... placed third in the weight throw at the Dick Pond Invitati onal with a season-best mark of 13.31m... improved upon last season’s BIG EAST Championship performance with a shot put distance of 12.63m. Outdoor - Hit a personal-best and BIG EAST qualifying mark of 12.86m in the shot put at the DePaul Relays... has four top-fi ve shot put fi nishes... recorded a discuss throw of 37.75m at the Chicagoland Champion-ships... also parti cipated in the hammer throw at the meet with a season-best distance of 37.68m.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Cross Country - Paced DePaul in three of the season’s seven races... posted a personal-best 5K ti me of 18:58 to fi nish 41st at the Notre Dame Invitati onal... posted a personal-best 6K ti me of 23:32 at the BIG EAST Championships... paced the Blue Demons at the NCAA Midwest Regional with a 6K ti me of 24:16. Indoor - Recorded the team’s top three performances in the 3,000m... posted the team’s top performance in the 5,000m... member of the distance medley relay team that set a new DePaul record of 12:08.90 at the BIG EAST Championship... fi nished third in the 3,000m at the Division I Invitati onal with a season-best ti me of 10:28.13. Outdoor - Notched the team’s top two ti mes in the 5,000m... fi nished second in the 5,000m at the Elmhurst Invitati onal with a season-best ti me of 18:21.18... took second place in the 5,000m at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 18:21.61.

High School: Earned lett ers in basketball, cross coun-try, and track... named cross country MVP in 2005 and track MVP in 2005 and 2006... All-State cross country in 2005... fi nished fi ft h in the cross country state fi nals... recorded a mile ti me of 5:19.

Personal: Daughter of Craig and Julie Cheatham... has one brother, Drew... majoring in biology.

Personal Best DistancesShot Put: 13.03m Discus: 37.75m

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10:Cross Country - Ran a career-best 19:53 5K at the Nati onal

Catholic Championship… placed 26th overall at the Bradley Open… fi nished the BIG EAST Championship 6K trek in a ti me of 24:26.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in fi ve races... placed 33rd overall at the DePaul Opener with a 4K ti me of 16:17... ran a season-best 19:56 5K at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal. Indoor - Ran the 800m at the Chicago Duals in a ti me of 2:42.80... competed in the mile run at the Purdue Invitati onal and clocked a ti me of 5:51.78... lowered her season-best ti me in the 3,000m to 11:21.57 at the Bob Eubanks Open... anchored the distance medley relay team at the Chicago Duals to help post a ti me of 13:48.21... anchored the 4x400m relay team at the Purdue Invitati onal. Outdoor - Logged 5,000m ti mes of under 20:00 in every race of the season... fi nished in eighth place at the Chicago Penulti mate with a season-best 5,000m ti me of 18:55.15... placed fourth in the 5,000 at the Viking Classic... clocked a 5,000m ti me of 19:07.72 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal.

High School: Cross country team regional champions in 2007... 2007 Girls Catholic Athleti c Conference cross country champion... all-conference team mem-ber in 2005, 2006, 2007 for track and fi eld... earned academic fi rst honors for fi ve semesters... 2007 Cross Country MVP... a state meet qualifi er in 2005, 2006, and 2007... placed 31st at the state cross country meet in 2007... posted personal-best ti mes of 18:06 in the three mile, 5:28.00 in the 1,600m, and 2:28 in the 800m. Personal: Daughter of James and Marie Dolan... has one younger sister, Rachel... cousin of former DePaul soft ball and basketball standout Shavaughne Desecki... majoring in early childhood educati on.

Personal Best Times5K: 19:53 5,000m: 18:55.15

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Posted a sea-son-best weight throw mark of 12.52m at the Notre Dame Opener... qualifi ed for the BIG EAST Indoor Championships with a shot put mark of 12.56m. Outdoor - Notched a season-best discus throw of 36.63m at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal...posted a season-best shot put performance of 11.67m at the BIG EAST Championships.

High School: Four-year lett er winner in track and fi eld, golf, and basketball... recorded personal-best performances of 40’9” in the shot put and 124’4” in the discus... 2005 and 2006 indoor shot put confer-ence champion... 2006 WSC Silver Division outdoor champion in discus and shot put... 2006 state quali-fi er in the shot put and discus... 2005 state qualifi er in the discus... 2006 secti onal champion in the shot put and discus.

Personal: Father, Roosevelt; mother, Nell; brother, Patrick; and sister, Erica all att ended DePaul... brother, Erryn played football at Northwestern... physical educati on major.

Personal Best Times400m hurdles: 1:02.79400m: 59.17

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Recorded the team’s

top-three 500m ti mes including a season-best ti me of 1:17.34 recorded at the Meyo Invitati onal... placed second at the Purdue Invitati onal with a 600m ti me of 1:40.00... recorded a 200m ti me of 27.45 at the Bob Eubanks Open... placed sixth at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a 500m ti me of 1:18.06... season-best 400m ti me of 59:17 clocked at the Bob Eubanks Open... raced the opening leg of the 4x400m relay at the Blue and Gold Meet to help record a team-best ti me of 4:04.07. Outdoor - Tallied four BIG EAST qualifying marks in the 400m hur-dles... set a personal record of 1:02.79 in the 400m hurdles at the EMU Twilight... placed 17th at the BIG EAST Championships behind a 400m hurdle ti me of 1:03.84... led off for the Blue Demons in the 4x400m relay at the conference championships to help post a season-best ti me of 3:56.21... recorded a 200m ti me of 27.23 at the Mike Poehlein Invitaitonal... posted a ti me of 59.20 in the 400m at the EMU Twilight.

High School: Member of the Michigan’s 2008 Divi-sion II State Champion track and fi eld team... 2008 State Runner-Up in the 300m hurdles... recorded a personal-best of 45.00 in the event...14.90 marks a personal record in the 100m hurdles... 2006 4x800 relay state champion... three-ti me all-state honors... four-ti me lett erwinner in track and fi eld and cross country.

Personal: Daughter of John Daniels and Kari Ann Spruyt... has two siblings, Cole and Kaela... enrolled in the College of Commerce.

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Junior Season 2008-09: In-door - Top Blue Demon triple jumper... set a new season-best at the Bob Eubanks open with a third place triple jump of 11.04m... logged a distance

of 10.79m to place fi ft h at the Grand Valley State Holiday Open... at the same meet she extended her career-best in the long jump with a distance of 5.15m to placed seventh overall... ran the 200m at the Blue and Gold Meet and recorded a ti me of 29.11. Outdoor - Won the triple jump at the Viking Classic aft er hitti ng a distance of 10.77m... recorded a triple jump of 11.10m at the Chicago Penulti mate... recorded a season-best long jump of 4.98m at the Chicago Penulti mate... logged a triple jump of 10.80m at the EMU Twilight for eighth place.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Had a season and team-best triple jump performance of 10.62m at the Carle/Health Alliance Classic... competed in the long jump at the Blue/Gold Invitati onal with a distance of 4.93m... recorded four long jump perfor-mances bett er than 4.8m... notched a ti me of 28.80 in the 200m dash during the Purdue Invitati onal.Outdoor - Qualifi ed for the BIG EAST Championships during the Marquett e Invitati onal with a team-best distance of 11.31m... traveled a distance of 4.90m to placed fi rst in the long jump during the DePaul Re-lays... recorded four triple jumps bett er than 10.70m over the course of the season.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Posted a team-best triple jump of 10.86m... recorded two long jump performances bett er than 4.60m. Outdoor -

Qualifi ed for the BIG EAST Championships in the triple jump with a mark of 11.62m.

Personal Best DistancesLong Jump: 5.15mTriple Jump: 11.62m

Personal Best DistancesJavelin: 49.52mHammer Throw: 52.99mWeight Throw: 15.95m

Demon Notes: 2009 USTF-CCCA All-Academic award recipient... 2008 and 2009 member of the BIG EAST All-Academic team.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Indoor - Recorded a team and personal-best weight throw of 15.95m at the Indiana Relays to place fi ft h overall... bett ered the BIG EAST qualifying standard in the weight throw on three occasions... boasted six top-fi ve fi nishes in the weight throw during the indoor season... fi nished in second place at the Purdue Invitati onal... surpassed the 15-meter mark six ti mes this season... recorded a shot put of 10.35m at the Blue and Gold Meet. Outdoor - Notched a team-best javelin throw of 48.16m at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal... that same distance ranked her fourth in the Mideast Region and 28th on the nati onal descending order list... also recorded a BIG EAST qualifying and career-best hammer throw of 52.99m at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal.

Freshman Season 2007-08: Indoor - Improved her personal record in the weight throw to 14.10m during the Purdue Invitati onal... placed 11th at the Carle/Health Alliance Classic with a weight throw distance of 13.97m. Outdoor - 2008 BIG EAST Champion in the javelin throw... surpassed the NCAA qualifying mark of 43.45m for the javelin throw dur-ing every appearence of the season... member of the NCAA Mideast All-Region Team... holds the DePaul record in the javelin with a mark of 49.52m... fi rst female Blue Demon thrower to qualify for the NCAA Championships... placed fi rst or second in the javelin throw on six occasions... also surpassed qualify-ing marks for the BIG EAST Championships in the hammer throw on four occasions... placed third at the Chicagoland Championships with a season-best hammer throw of 47.50m.

High School: Lett ered in track and fi eld, soft ball and volleyball... won the 2007 Ontario Federati on of School Athleti c Associati on javelin throw ti tle with a mark of 45.17m... named the Erin District High 2005 Female Athlete of the Year... recorded a personal-best javelin throw of 45.58m... four-ti me MVP of her track and fi eld team.

Personal: Daughter of Allan and Lynn Fraser... has one sister, Sherri and one brother, Jeremy... majoring in physical educati on.

High School: Named Most Valuable Player in 2007, 2008, and 2009… holds the school record in the 100m dash with a ti me of 12.20… earned var-sity lett ers in track and fi eld and in basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Sean and Deb Geary… has two

older sisters, Olivia and Colleen, and younger twin brothers, Shane and Michael… intends to major in elementary educati on.

High School: 2009 IHSA 1A State Champion in both the 100m and 400m dash… anchored the 4x100m relay team at the 2007 USATF Na-ti onal Junior Olympics to help place sixth… four-ti me IHSA State Meet qualifi er… was the runner-up state champion in the 200m in 2009… member

of the East Saint Louis Railers Track Club… placed fourth in the 200m at the state meet as a junior… earned four varsity lett ers in track and two in cross country… member of the Nati onal Honor Society and was an Illinois State Scholar.

Personal: Daughter of Dave and Teresa Holden… has two younger siblings, David and Ashley… father played football for USC as an outside lineman… double majoring in history and American studies.

Demon Notes: 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree.

Junior Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Ran in all

seven races and scored points in six… lowered her personal-record in the 5K to 18:47 at the Bradley Open… placed 14th at the DePaul Opener… fi nished the NCAA Midwest Regional 6K race in a ti me of 23:18.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Indoor - Recorded three ti mes faster than 11:00 in the 3,000m during the season... ran a season-best 10:44.39 in the 3,000m at the Blue and Gold Meet... placed sixth in the 5,000m at the Chicago Duals with a ti me of 19:11.97. Outdoor - Lowered her personal-record in the 5,000m to a team-best 18:32.40... led the distance runners with the top performances in both the 5,000 and the 10,000m... won the 10,000m at the Chicago Penulti mate with a career-best ti me of 37:48.16... fi nished in fourth place in the 5,000m with a ti me of 18:45.52 at the Marquett e Twilight.

Personal Best Times3,000m: 10:37.335,000m: 18:32.40 5K: 18:47

High School: Parti cipated in track and fi eld and cheerlead-ing during her high school career… ran the second leg of the 4x400m relay at the 2008 Chicago Public Schools Cham-pionship and placed 10th behind a ti me of 4:49.63.

Personal: Daughter of Mary and Oti s… has three brothers, Oti s, Mark and Eric, and one sister, Dionne… studying journalism… brother Oti s sti ll holds DePaul school records in the indoor 55m and the outdoor 110m hurdles in addi-ti on to winning the 1995 Great Midwest Conference Championship in the 110m hurdles… served as the track and fi eld manager during the 2008-09 season.

High School: Two-ti me lett er winner in track and fi eld... recorded a personal-best performance of 38’7” in the triple jump... 2006 secti onal champion in the triple jump... conference runner-up in the triple jump... captain of the team that placed fi ft h at state in 2006.

Personal: Daughter of Jeff erson and Denise Lewis... has fi ve siblings: Anthony, Karen, Sharon, Stephanie, and Monica... father att ended DePaul... majoring in public relati ons and advirti sing.

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Freshman Season 2007-08: Indoor - Ran a season-best mile ti me of 5:22.47 at the Notre Dame Opener... recorded three ti mes bett er than 10:49.00 in the 3,000m run... season-best ti me in the 3,000m run was 10:37.33 at the Carle/Health Alliance Classic. Outdoor - Owns the team-best ti me in the 10,000m run with a mark of 38:26.36... personal record of 4:57.73 in the 1,500m accomplished at the DePaul Relays... ran the 5,000m at the Ted Haydon Invitati onal in a ti me of 18:37.36.

High School: Four-ti me Chicago Public League cross country champion... four-ti me IHSA cross country regional champion... four-ti me IHSA cross country stat qualifi er... earned All-American status at the 2006 USATF Junior Olympics in 1,500m and 3,000m ... member of four ti me Chicago Public League cross country championship team and four-ti me track and fi eld championship team... won six individual Chicago Public League track and fi eld ti tles between the 1,600m and 3,200m... three-ti me secti onal champion in the 3,200m... three-ti me IHSA track and fi eld state qualifi er.

Personal: Daughter of Evelyn Hughes and the late Richard Hughes... has one sister, Jennifer Hughes... uncle Michael Hughes att ended DePaul... majoring in environmental science.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Placed sixth in the

400m at the Chicago Duals with a season-best ti me of 1:02.86... clocked a 29.35 in the 200m at the Pur-due Invitati onal... helped post a ti me of 4:13.33 in the 4x400m relay at the Bob Eubanks Open... posted a fi ft h place ti me of 1:23.03 in the 500m at the Blue and Gold Meet. Outdoor - Won the 400m hurdles at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 1:07.23... recorded a career-best ti me of 1:07.11 in the 400m hurdles at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... ran the 200m in a ti me of 27.72 at the same meet... helped earn second place in the 4x400m relay at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 4:17.47... won the 400m hurdles at the Viking Classic.

High School: Was captain and MVP during junior and senior seasons... top point scorer her junior and se-nior year... 2008 Beaver High School Female Athlete of the Year... personal record of 46.97 in the 300m hurdles... posted a personal-best ti me of 8.7 in the 55m hurdles... holds high school record in the 300m.

Personal: Daughter of Chuck and Mary Beth Klein...has one younger brother, Chandler... father golfed for California University of Pennsylvania... cousin Colin played football at Johns Hopkins... majoring in public relati ons and advirti sing.

Personal Best Times400m hurdles: 1:07.11400m: 1:02.86

Personal Best DistancesDiscus: 46.27m Shot Put: 12.93mJavelin: 46.15m

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009... placed third in the discus at the Canadian Na-ti onal Track and Field Champi-

onship with a personal-record throw of 46.27m.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Owned the top three shot put performances for the Blue Demons... registered a total of four BIG EAST qualifying marks in the shot put including a personal-best distance of 13.40m recorded at the Indiana Relays... placed 15th at the league championships with a shot put of 12.93m... improved her career-best weight throw to 13.68m at the Purdue Invitati onal and repeated that performance at the Bob Eubanks Open. Outdoor - Qualifi ed for the NCAA Mideast Regional Champion-ships aft er logging a javelin throw of 44.61m to place fourth at the BIG EAST Championships... bett ered her personal-record in the javelin with a seventh place throw of 46.15m at the Mideast Regionals... set a college career-best discus throw at the Sun An-gel Track Classic with a distance of 44.49m... placed seventh in the discus at the league championships with a throw of 43.98m... had the Blue Demon top performances in the both the discus and the shot put... season-best shot put came at the Mike Poe-hlein Invitaitonal with a distance of 12.29m... logged a season-best hammer throw at the same meet aft er hitti ng a mark of 40.20m.

High School: Personal-best marks: javelin, 46.41m; discus, 46.38m, shot put, 12.74m... holds school records in the javelin, discus, and shot put... 2008 Ontario Federati on of School Athleti c Associa-ti on Champion in the javelin... an accomplished badminton player... 2007 Provincial Champion in the discus, javelin, shot put, and hammer... competed at the 2008 Canadian Olympic Trials... 2008 Canadian Junior Nati onal Champion in javelin... member of the 2007 Canadian Youth Nati onal Team that represent-ed Canada at the 2007 World Youth Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Personal: Daughter of Ati lla and Monique Kovacs... has an older brother, Paul, and a younger brother, Adam... brother Paul played basketball at Lauren-ti an... mother was a track and fi eld athlete at the University of Toronto... majoring in communicati on and media.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Opened the season with a 16:58 4K ti me… crossed the fi nish line in 21:15 during the Bradley Open’s 5K for a season-best perfor-mance… ran in four races.

Personal Best Times5K: 21:15

High School: Posted a personal-record 5K ti me of 21:10… best mile clocked at 5:40… high school career-best two mile ti me of 12:33… gradu-ated from Lake Central High School summa cum laude… earned two lett ers in cross country and one in both track and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Jeanine… younger sister of Daniel and Joseph… enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Personal Best Times5K: 20:131,500m: 5:16.90

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country – Ran a

personal-record 5K at the Notre Dame Invitati onal with a ti me of 20:13… competed in fi ve races… completed the DePaul Opener in a ti me of 16:38… fi nished every 5K in under 21 minutes.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Placed 28th overall at the DePaul Opener with a 4K ti me of 16:06... season-best 5K was run at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal with a ti me of 20:27... fi nished within the DePaul top-fi ve at the Ted Hedstrand Invi-tati onal and the AU Spartan Classic. Indoor - Placed fi ft h in the 800m at the Purdue Invitati onal with a ti me of 2:33.27... logged a 500m ti me of 1:27.92 at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener... season-best mile was raced at the Bob Eubanks Open in a ti me of 5:38.53... helped place sixth in the 4x400m relay at the Chicago Duals with a ti me of 4:28.25. Outdoor - Placed third in the 1,500m at the Viking Classic with a ti me of 5:24.18... lowered her personal-record in the 1,500m to 5:16.90 at the Mike Poehlein Invita-ti onal... also ran the 800m at the same competi ti on in a ti me of 2:36.47.

High School: Captain of the cross country team during her senior season... personal-best 800m ti me of 2:23... holds school records in the 1,600m and 3,200m with marks of 5:23.00 and 11:36.00, respec-ti vely... an Illinois State Scholar... placed 19th in the 3,200m at the state championship meet... named to the Central Suburban League all-conference team three ti mes in both track and cross country...two-ti me MVP in cross country.

Personal: Daughter of Jacques and Carol... uncle Robert who also att ended DePaul... sister to Eric and Laura... majoring in elementary educati on.

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Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Notched a season-best 5K ti me of 21:23

at the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal… fi nished the Notre Dame Invitati onal in a ti me of 21:41… raced in three competi ti ons... raced at the DePaul Opener in a ti me of 17:10.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Finished among the DePaul top-fi ve in three of the seven races... fi nished 13th overall at the AU Spartan Clas-sic with a 6K ti me of 24:45... season-best 5K at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal with a ti me of 20:08. Indoor - Placed fourth at the Chicago Duals with an 800m ti me of 2:27.61... ran a career-best 1,000m at the Meyo Invitati onal with a ti me of 3:07.61... logged a mile ti me of 5:25.23 at the Bob Eubanks Open... raced the 3,000m at the Blue and Gold Meet in a ti me of 11:06.62... ran the second leg of the 4x400m relay at the Bob Eubanks Open to help post a ti me of 4:13.33. Outdoor - Set a personal-record 1,500m ti me of 5:07.50 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... also ran the 800m in a season-best ti me of 2:27.60 to place in the top half of the fi eld... anchored the 4x400m relay at the Chicagoland Championships to

help record a second place ti me of 4:17.47... ran the 1,500m at the Bobby Lane

Arlington Invitati onal in a ti me of 5:12.35.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Set a person-al-record at the Notre Dame Invitati onal with a 5K ti me of 20:56… tallied a 4K ti me of 17:10 at the DePaul Opener… competed in fi ve races.

High School: Won gold medals in both the 1,500m and the 3,000m at the Asia Pacifi c Acti viti es Confer-ence Championship… personal-record ti mes of 5:15 and 11:31 in the 1,500m and 3,000m, respecti vely… named MVP of the APAC Cross Country Champion-ship in Guam during the 2008 season… holds school records in the 1,500m and 3,000m… also holds the conference record in the 3,000m… lett ered in soccer, touch rugby, track and fi eld, and cross country.

Personal: Daughter of Jim and Susan Laff erty… has one sister, Morgan, and three brothers, Michael, John-Patrick, and Kenji… brother Michael ran cross country at Wilmington College before att ending DePaul… intends to major in sociology.

Personal Best Times5K: 20:56

Personal Best Times5K: 20:08 1,500: 5:07.50

High School: Four-ti me cross country state qualifi er...12th place fi nish at state her sophomore year... three mile personal-best ti me of 17:21.00... cross country team placed in the top-10 at the state championships all four years of her prep career... qualifi ed for the state meet in the 1,600m with a personal-best of 5:18.00... personal record for the 3,200m run is 11:15.00.

Personal: Daughter of Rick and Jennifer Lakie... has one younger sister, Allie... majoring in secondary educati on English.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Season-best long

jump recorded at the Blue and Gold Meet with a distance of 4.72m... ran the 60m dash at the Bob Eubanks Open in a ti me of 8.48... tallied two 200m ti mes faster than 28.00... clocked a 27.97 in the 200m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener. Outdoor - Placed third at the Viking Classic in the 100m dash with a ti me of 14.17... improved her career-best ti me in the 100m dash to 12.93 at the Chicago Penulti -mate to place sixth overall... cleared a distance of 5.12m to place fi ft h in the long jump at the Viking Classic... placed fourth in the long jump at the Chi-cago Penulti mate with a distance of 4.93m.

High School: Named to the Missota all-conference team in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and long jump events… qualifi ed for the Minnesota state track and fi eld meet in the long jump… also lett ered in vol-leyball and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Dan and Sheila… has one younger brother, Erik… double majoring in public relati ons and advirti sing and journalism.

Personal Best Times/Distances100m: 12.93 Long Jump: 5.12m

High School: Helped raise Palati ne High School to a run-ner-up fi nish in the 2009 Class 3A Illinois Track and Field Championship with a fourth place throw in the discus… hit a mark of 133’10” at the state meet… an All-Mid-Suburban League and all-area basketball player… lett ered in both track

and fi eld and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Scott and Leslie… older sister Virginia also throws for the Blue Demons… enrolled in the College of Commerce.

Personal Best DistancesWeight Throw: 16.91mHammer Throw: 48.19mDiscus: 39.98m

Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Ranked as one of the top Blue Demon weight throwers... tallied three BIG EAST qualifying marks

in the weight throw event... took fi rst place at the Purdue Invitati onal with a weight throw of 15.04m... season-best throw came at the Bob Eubanks Open aft er hitti ng distance of 15.92m to fi nish in fi rst... placed fourth at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a weight throw of 15.49m. Outdoor - Led the Blue Demons in the hammer throw for the majority of the season... recorded four distances bett er than the BIG EAST qualifying standard in the hammer throw... placed 11th at the BIG EAST Championships with a hammer throw of 45.93m... logged a season-best hammer throw at the Marquett e Twilight aft er hit-ti ng a distance of 47.02m to place fourth overall... competed in the discus at the Chicago Penulti mate with season-best throw of 37.69m.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Placed eighth at the BIG EAST Championships in the weight throw aft er hitti ng a mark of 16.40m... hit a career-best weight throw distance of 16.91m at the Purdue Invitati onal... had a total of six conference qualify-ing marks in the weight throw. Outdoor - Added fi ve BIG EAST qualifying marks in the hammer throw... season-high throw of 48.19m in the hammer throw during the Chicagoland Championships... placed ninth at the BIG EAST Championships with a hammer throw distance of 46.03... had a season-best discus throw of 39.98m at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal... competed in the shot put competi ti on at the Chica-goland Championships with a throw of 9.39m.

High School: Earned three varsity lett ers at Romulus High School before transferring to James Bowie her senior sea-son to earn a fourth lett er… was a 2007 state meet quali-fi er… ran for the Aurora Flyers and the Michigan Accelerators during the AAU season… qual-ifi ed for two outdoor nati onal

track meets and four indoor meets at the state level while competi ng in the AAU circuit… personal record 400m set at 57.58… ran a 57.00 split in the 4x400m to set a career-best ti me.

Personal: Daughter of Anthony and Alejandra… older sister to Alessia and Faith… enrolled in the College of Commerce.

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Personal Best Times/Distances100m: 12.35 Long Jump: 5.36m

Demon Notes: 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic team.

Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Set a personal-record in the 60m dash at the Grand

Valley State Holiday Open with a ti me of 8.02... lowered her career-best in the 200m at the Blue and Gold Meet with a third place ti me of 26.21m... extended her career-best in the long jump to 5.27m at the Bob Eubanks Open... placed third in the 60m dash with a ti me of 8.07 at the Blue and Gold Meet. Outdoor - Bett ered her personal-record in the long jump to a team-best 5.36m at the Viking Classic to fi nish in third place... won the 100m dash at the Vi-king Classic with a ti me of 13.84... season-best ti me in the 100m came at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 12.70... ran in 4x100m relay at the BIG EAST Championships to help clock a ti me of 47.85.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Had a season-best 200m ti me of 26.78... at the Chicago Duals hit a ti me of 7.64 in the 55m dash... recorded a ti me of 43.41 in the 300m during the Notre Dame Opener. Outdoor - Holds the DePaul record in the 4x100m relay with a ti me of 47.03... during the Marquett e Invitati onal ran a season-best 100m ti me of 12.58... tallied three sub-13 second 100m dash ti mes... ran a 200m dash in 26.12 at the Chicagoland Champion-ships.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Finished fourth in the 55m dash at the Lewis Invitati onal with a season-best ti me of 7.51... took fourth place in the 300m dash at the Notre Dame Opener with a ti me of 43.79. Outdoor - Earned second place in the 100m dash at the Redbird Classic with a season-best ti me of 12.35... fi nished second in the outdoor 100m dash at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 12.71... posted a season-best outdoor 200m dash ti me of 25.76 at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Recorded six weight throw marks greater than the BIG EAST qualifying standard of 15.25m... placed third in the weight throw at the Division I Invitati onal with a season-best mark of 16.40m. Outdoor - Posted four hammer throw performances greater than the BIG EAST qualifying mark of 45.12m... earned sixth place in the hammer throw at the Mike Poehlein Invita-ti onal with a season-best mark of 47.90m... took third place in the hammer throw at the Chicagoland Championships with a mark of 46.28m.

High School: Set a personal-best mark of 36’11” in the shot put... fi nished sixth at state championship in the discus throw... set a personal-best mark of 138’8” in the discus throw... also a member of the swim team.

Personal: Daughter of Scott and Leslie MacFabe... sister Katelyn is also a member of the DePaul track and fi eld squad... communicati on major.

High School: Earned four lett ers in track, four in vol-leyball, and two in basketball... recorded personal-best marks of 12.1 seconds in the 100m dash, 25.8 seconds in the 200m dash, and 17’1” in the long jump... served as team captain in both track and volleyball... qualifi ed for Louisiana state track cham-pionship in 2004.

Personal: Daughter of James and Aliska Moff ett ... majoring in fi nance.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country – Ran in all

seven competi ti ons while scoring points in fi ve… lowered her personal record in the 5K to 19:13 at the Notre Dame Invitati onal... ran a season-best 6K at the NCAA Midwest Regional with a ti me of 23:22.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Raced in all seven competi ti ons... broke into the Blue Demon top-fi ve in four races... season-best 5K ti me ran at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal in a ti me of 19:40... fastest pace achieved at the Bradley Classic with a 6:16 average mile. Indoor - Placed fourth at the Chicago Duals with a 3,000m ti me of 11:07.10... clocked a season-best ti me of 10:57.77 in the 3,000m at the Blue and Gold Meet... notched a mile ti me of 5:31.95 at the Bob Eubanks Open... helped earn sixth place in the 4x400m relay at the Chicago Duals with a ti me of 4:28.25. Outdoor - Won the 5,000m at Viking Classic with a ti me of 19:16.48... fi nished in eighth place at the Chicagoland Champi-onships with a 5,000m ti me of 18:56.18... season-best ti me in the 5,000m came at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal with a ti me of 18:49.89.

High School: Four-year lett er winner in cross country and track and fi eld... parti cipated on the 2006 state championship qualifying cross country team... three mile personal record of 18:08... 5:32 personal-best ti me in the 1,600m... all-conference cross country honors her junior and senior year... named to the all-academic team 2006-2008... Upstate Eight Sports-manship Award winner.

Personal: Daughter of Fran Yoshioka and Kerry O’Brien... enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Personal Best Times5K: 19:13 5,000m: 18:49.89

High School: Earned four varsity lett ers in both track and fi eld and cross country... placed sixth in the 4x100m relay at the state meet.

Personal: Daughter of Gustav and Awuraa... has three brothers, Kwaku, Kudjo, and Nana... plans to study

accounti ng.

High School: Placed fi rst at the state secti onals in the 100m dash... made the state fi nals and placed ninth in the 100m dash despite an injury... teamed with her sister in tennis to win the Chicago City Title in No. 1 doubles... the duo also placed second at state secti onals... helped lead

her track and fi eld squad to four-straight Chicago Championships... took home the Inspirati on Award during her senior season.

Personal: Daughter of Victor and Peggy Omogiate... has a younger sister Nike... plans to study business administrati on.

Personal Best Times800m: 2:17.355K: 19:08

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - One of two

student-athletes to score team points in all seven races… notched a personal-record performance at the Bradley Open with a 5K ti me of 19:08 to place 12th overall… fi nished the NCAA Midwest Regional 6K race in a ti me of 23:49.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Finished among the Blue Demon top-fi ve in all seven races... placed 15th overall at the DePaul Opener... season-best ti me in a 5K race was 19:10 at the Nati onal Catholic Championships... ran a season-best mile pace of 6:06 at the Bradley Classic. Indoor - Re-corded a season-best 800m at the Bob Eubanks Open with a ti me of 2:20.94... ranked in the DePaul top-three with a career-record 1,000m ti me of 3:01.24 clocked

High School: Four-year varsity lett er winner in track and fi eld… helped lead Plainfi eld North to three Sub-urban Prairie Conference championships… earned all-conference accolades in the 800m, 4x400m relay and the 4x800m relay… holds school records in the 4x400m and 4x800m relays… competed for the Aurora Flyers.

Personal: Daughter of John and Thais… older sister of Kristen… plans to major in psychology.

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at the Meyo Invitati onal... led off in both the distance medley and the 4x800m relay

at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships for team-best ti mes of 12:17.20 and 9:28.47, respecti vely... ran the second leg of the 4x400m relay at the Blue and Gold meet for a team-best ti me of 4:04.07. Outdoor - Won the 800m at both the Marquett e Twilight with a ti me of 2:21.67 and at the Chicago Penulti mate with a ti me of 2:21.44... clocked a personal-record ti me of 2:17.35 in the 800m at the Sun Angel Track Classic... ranks in the team’s top-three in the 1,500m with a 4:52.45 recorded at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... raced in the 400m at the Mesa Classic and crossed the fi nish line at the 1:01.52 mark... helped earn a 4x400m relay ti me of 3:56.31 at the EMU Twilight.

High School: Three-ti me Northeast Ohio Conference Team Champion... team qualifi ed for state three ti mes with a best fi nish of eighth during the 2006 season... holds school records in the 800m, 1,600m, 3,200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m... fi nished fi ft h at the state championships in the 4x800m relay her senior year... four-ti me lett er winner in cross country and track and fi eld and a three-ti me lett er winner in basketball... MVP honors in cross country and track her senior year.

Personal: Daughter of Keith and Gayle Pickering... has two older brothers, Kyle and Ken... dad ran for Boston University... majoring in biology.

Demon Notes: 2008 and 2009 USTFCCCA All-Academic selecti on... 2008 and 2009 member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team... member of the Captains’ Council.

Junior Season 2009-10: Cross Country - One of two student-athletes to score team points in all seven races… paced the Blue Demons in fi ve races… re-corded a season-best 5K ti me of 18:26 at the Bradley Open and Notre Dame Invitati onal… completed the BIG EAST Championship 6K in a ti me of 22:58.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Named the team’s Most Outstanding Performer... Placed in the DePaul top-fi ve in six of the seven races during the season... fi nished sixth overall at the DePaul Opener... set a team-best mile pace of 5:55 at the Bradley Classic... team-best ti me for a 5K was recorded at the Nati onal Catholic Champion-ships with a 18:38. Indoor - Named the 2009 Most Outstanding Performer... broke her own 800m school record at the Alex Wilson Invitati onal with a ti me of 2:10.00... placed fi ft h in the 800m at the BIG EAST Championships with a ti me of 2:12.79... set a track record in the 600m at the Bob Eubanks Open with

a fi rst place ti me of 1:34.27... broke her own 1,000m school record at the Meyo Invi-

tati onal with a ti me of 2:53.36... won the mile run at the

Purdue Invitati onal with a team-best ti me

Personal Best Times400m: 57.10 800m: 2:08.35 1,000m: 2:53.36 5K: 18:21 1,500m 4:35.49 Mile: 4:57.29

of 5:07.31... anchored the 4x400m relay at the Blue and Gold Meet with a season-best ti me of 4:04.07... ran a leg of the 4x800m relay at the BIG EAST Cham-pionships to help post a ti me of 9:28.47. Outdoor - Placed sixth in the 800m at the BIG EAST Champion-ships with a ti me of 2:10.63... qualifi ed for the NCAA Mideast Regional aft er clocking a team-best 800m ti me of 2:09.19 in the preliminary’s of the league championships... placed 15th at the regional with a ti me of 2:10.56... logged a team-best 400m ti me of 57.10 at the Chicago Penulti mate... tops the Blue Demon performance list in the 1,500m with a ti me of 4:35.49 recorded at the EMU Twilight... anchored the 4x400m relay team at the BIG EAST Champion-ships to help post a season-best ti me of 3:56.21.

Freshman Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Placed among the Blue Demons’ top fi ve fi nishers every week of the season... took third place at the UIC Home Opener with a two-mile ti me of 11:29... took 12th place at the Nati onal Catholic Championship with a 5K ti me of 18:21... fi nished 16th at the Ford-ham Invitati onal with a 5K ti me of 19:19... recorded a 6K ti me of 22:51 at the BIG EAST Championships... notched a 6K ti me of 23:04 at the NCAA Midwest Re-gional. Indoor - Named the 2008 Most Outstanding Performer... broke fi ve school records while running on an indoor track: 600m, 1:33.17; 800m, 2:11.34; 1,000m, 2:55.35; 4x800m relay, 9:02.85; and the distance medley relay, 11:39.36... recorded six BIG EAST qualifying ti mes in various middle distance events... placed fourth at the conference champion-ships in the distance medley relay... won the mile run at the Notre Dame Opener with a ti me of 5:00.41... while running the middle distance events, she placed in the top two on six occasions... personal record for the mile run is 4:57.29 achieved at the Indiana Relays. Outdoor - Broke two school records: 800m, 2:08.35 and 4x800m relay, 8:58.85... placed third at the BIG EAST Championships in the 800m with a ti me of 2:08.43... exceeded conference qualifying standards in every 800m race of the season including three ti mes meeti ng the NCAA standard... placed 13th in the 800m at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships with a ti me of 2:09.33... placed fi rst in a fi eld of 65 competi tors in the 800m during the Chicagoland Championships.

High School: Earned four lett ers in both cross coun-try and track and fi eld... seven-ti me state medalist in track... 2007 state champion in the 800m run... three-ti me state qualifi er for cross country... fi nished eighth at 2005 cross country state championship... Northern Indiana Conference MVP for track in 2006 and for cross country in 2005 and 2006... 2006-07 Burger King Athlete of the Year... notched personal-best ti mes of 2:11.12 in the 800m run, 5:09 in the 1,600m run and 14:22 in the 4K.

Personal: Daughter of Edward and Mary Quiett ... has one brother, Zachary, and two sisters, Monica and Anni... studying secondary educati on mathmati cs.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Paced the Blue Demons at the DePaul Opener with a 4K ti me of 15:08… set a new personal record at the Notre Dame Invitati onal with 5K ti me of 18:29… ran in all seven races while scoring team points in six… ran a personal-best 6K at the BIG EAST Champion-ship with a ti me of 23:30.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Placed 23rd overall at the Ted Hedstrand Invitati onal with a 5K ti me of 21:20... recorded a season-best 5K ti me of 20:22 at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal... put up a 6K ti me of 26:16 at the AU Spartan Classic. Indoor - Ran the 500m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener in a ti me of 1:25.01... season-best 800m clocked at the Meyo Invitati onal with a ti me of 2:18.24... recorded a 600m ti me of 1:42.03 at the Bob Eubanks Open... ran the second leg of the 4x800m relay at the BIG EAST Championships to help log a team-best ti me of 9:28.47... also ran in the distance medley at the conference championships. Outdoor - Placed sixth in the 800m at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal with a ti me of 2:19.38.

High School: Recorded a personal-best 4k ti me of 14:53... cross country team was state runner-up in 2004 and 2005...lett ered in cross country, track and fi eld, and basketball... personal-best ti me of 2:18.00 in the 800m... was captain of the cross country and track and fi eld teams her senior year... Suburban East Conference Champion honors in cross country during the 2006 season... given the Athena Award for her athleti c achievements and state meet appearances.

Personal: Daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Salva-tore... has two older sisters, Jessica and Kati e, and a younger brother, Matt hew... chemistry major.

Personal Best Times5K: 18:29 6K: 23:30 800m: 2:18.24

Personal Best Times5K: 19:32 5,000: 19:11.38

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Competed in all seven races… lowered her

personal-record 5K ti me to 19:32 at the Notre Dame Invitati onal… clocked a career-best 6K ti me of 24:13 at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship… com-pleted the DePaul Opener 4 mile race in 15:48.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Was the Blue Demon top fi nisher at the AU Spartan Classic with a 5K ti me of 24:37... season-best 5K ti me came at the Nati onal Catholic Championships with a 19:49 to take 76th place overall... fi rst DePaul runner to cross the fi nish line at the Ted Hedstrand Invitati onal with a 5K ti me of 20:33. Indoor - Recorded an 800m

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Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Ran the 500m at the Notre Dame Opener in

a ti me of 1:26.83... recorded a season-best 600m ti me of 1:49.31 at the Bob Eubanks Open... ran a leg of the 4x400m relay at the Chicago Duals and Purdue Invitati onal. Outdoor - Placed second at the Viking Classic with a 400m ti me of 1:03.77... lowered her career-best ti me in the 400m to 1:02.87 at the Chicago Penulti mate... recorded a 200m ti me of 28.72 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... part of the second-place fi nishing 4x400m relay team that recorded a ti me of 4:17.47 at the Chicagoland Championships.

High School: Lett ered all four years in indoor and outdoor track and fi eld... also lett ered once in cross country... qualifi ed for the State Championships in the indoor 600m all four years... four-ti me state meet qualifi er in the outdoor 400m.

Personal: Daughter of Paul and Sheila Wilson... has one older brother, Rich... majoring in secondary educati on biology.

Personal Best Times400m: 1:02.87 600m: 1:49.31

High School: Cleared a height of 6’3” in the high jump during his sophomore campaign… 2009 state meet qualifi er in the long jump… personal-best long jump set at 22’7”… helped Palati ne claim the 2008 Mid-Suburban Conference Championship… also went on to win secti onals… lett ered in both football and track and fi eld… set his career-best in the triple jump at 44 feet.

Personal: Son of Edwin and Sue… older brother of Shawn, Jeff , Trevor, and Ryan… enrolled in the Col-lege of Educati on.

High School: Placed seventh at the 2009 MHSAA Division 2 Championship in the 300m hurdles… led East Lansing to a second place fi nish at region-als in route to a T-20th fi nish at the state meet… member of the Great Lakes Track Club… advanced to the AAU Nati onals in the 400m hurdles

and the triple jump… lett ered in track and fi eld and in football.

Personal: Son of Augusti ne Anyadiegwu and Rita Edozie… has one younger brother, Uba, and an older siser, Kelechi… plans to study marketi ng and management.

High School: Placed eighth in the discus throw at the Class 3A IHSA Champion-ship during his fi rst season competi ng in track and fi eld as a junior… placed third in the javelin and fi ft h in the shot put at the state meet the following year… set a personal-record throw in the

discus at 184’5”… career-best throw in the shot put recorded at 57’… two-ti me Mid-Suburban League and Secti onal Champion… lett ered in football and track and fi eld.

Personal: Son of Mark and Angie Babicz… is the mid-dle child of fi ve siblings (Ryan, Nicole, Anthony, and Annalyse)… enrolled in the College of Commerce.

Personal Best Times8K: 29:22 1,500m: 4:16.71

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in four races... best 8K ti me came at

the Fordham Fiasco with a 29:22.27... fastest pace was at the DePaul Opener where he placed in the DePaul top-fi ve while running a 5:24 average mile. Indoor - Ran the 3,000m at the Chicago Duals in a ti me of 9:40.52. Outdoor - Finished the 1,500m in a personal-best ti me of 4:16.71 at the Chicagoland Championships... logged a 5,000m ti me of 16:23.01 at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal... ran the 1,500m at the EMU Twilight in a ti me of 14:19.39.

High School: Four-year lett er winner in cross country and track and fi eld... recorded a personal-best ti me of 14:46.00 in the three mile... holds the Auburn High School record in the 3,200m... named 2007 cross country MVP of the Northern Illinois Confer-ence... placed 34th at the IHSA State Finals…placed fi rst during the indoor 3,200m conference fi nals in 2008… four ti me scholar-athlete award winner... member of the Rockford Wildcats AAU cross country team.

Personal: Son of Ken and Nancy Baliga... sister Stephanie is a member of the cross country and track team at the University of Illinois... enrolled in the College of Commerce.

Personal Best Times8K: 26:24 5,000m: 15:41.00

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Competed in all seven races… clocked a

career-best 8K at the Bradley Open with a ti me of 26:24… lowered his person-best 10K ti me to 34:25 at the NCAA Midwest Regional… placed 27th at the Lucian Rosa Invitati on.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in six of the seven races... season-best 8K ti me was 27:26 at the Bradley Classic... was DePaul’s top fi nisher at the Ted Hedstrand Invitati onal with an 8K ti me of 28:10... posted a 10K ti me of 34:53 at the NCAA Midwest Regional. Indoor - Ran a season-best 3,000m at the Bob Eubanks Open with a ti me of 9:29.24... ran a leg of the distance medley at the Chicago Duals to help record a ti me of 11:16.75. Outdoor - Ran a team-best 10,000m at the Chicagoland Champion-ships with a ti me

ti me of 2:44.99 at the Chicago Duals... logged a ti me of 11:22.91 in the 3,000m at the Bob Eubanks Open... ran the opening leg of the distance medley at the Chicago Duals to help earn a ti me of 13:48.21. Outdoor - Placed 10th in the 5,000m at the Chicago Penulti mate with a ti me of 19:12.44... lowered her personal-record ti me in the 5,000m to 19:11.38 at the Marquett e Twilight.

High School: Personal-best 4K ti me of 15:01... named to the all-state honorable menti on cross country team in 2006... cross country team MVP in 2005 and 2007... 3,200m ti me of 11:42.00... Fox Valley Associati on all-conference member in 2005, 2006, and 2007... academic all-state honors in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Sandria Schmitz... has three younger sisters, Megan, Kati e, and Emily... enrolled in the College of Commerce.

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Demon Notes: Named to the 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Indoor - Lowered his per-sonal-record in the 200m to

23.30 at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener… clocked a 7.32 60m ti me at the same meet… ran a season-best 400m ti me of 51.56 at the Grand Valley State Holiday Open… ran a leg of the 4x400m relay at the Blue and Gold Invitati onal to help record a ti me of 3:25.57. Outdoor - Ran in the 400m at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal in a ti me of 51.42… recorded three 400m ti mes bett er than 52.00… posted a ti me of 23.49 at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal in the 200m.

Freshman Season 2007-08: Indoor - Ran the 400m dash in 51.32 during the Notre Dame Blue and Gold Invitati onal... recorded a 23.59 in the 200m dash during the Notre Dame Indoor Opener. Outdoor - Posted a 23.23 in the 200m dash at the Tey Haydon Invitati onal... part of the 4x400m relay team that placed third in the Chicagoland Championships with a 3:19.04... ran a season personal-best 51.05 in the 400m at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal.

High School: Earned three lett ers in track and fi eld and three lett ers in soccer... recorded personal-best relay splits of 10.3 in the 4x100m, 50.6 in the 4x400m, and 22.9 in the 4x200m... member of 2007 state champion 4x400m relay team... member of 4x400m relay team that posted a school record of 3:20.9... set Nati onal Human Performance Insti tute record for 10 yard accelerati on with a mark of 10.49 seconds... set four NHPI point records.

Personal: Son of George and Angela Chammas... has one brother, Nadim... born in Houston, Texas... majoring in commerce.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Clocked a per-sonal-record 8K ti me of 26:12 at the Bradley Open… scored points for the Blue Demons at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship aft er recording a 10K ti me of 34:49… ran in all

seven races, while tallying points in fi ve.

High School: Led St. Charles North to three top-10 team fi nishes in the IHSA Cross Country State Finals... earned three lett ers in both cross country and track and fi eld... IHSA 2A State Champion in the 3,200m relay in 2008... placed fourth at the state championship in the 800m with a ti me of 1:54.30... two-ti me Upstate Eight All-Conference team mem-ber in both track and cross country... placed 38th overall during the 2008 IHSA 3A State Cross Country fi nals.

High School: Earned all-state honors aft er placing eighth in the 4x800m relay at the 2008 MHSAA Division 1 Championships… posted a personal-best 800m ti me of 2:01… clocked a 52.2 400m ti me… recorded a career-best 4:14 in the 1,500m… lett ered in both cross country and track… earned All-Oakland Acti viti es Associati on and All-Regional honors in the 4x800m in 2008.

Personal: Son of Marc and Concett a Edwards… intends to major in internati onal studies.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Lowered his career-best 8K ti me to 27:45 at the Bradley Open... clocked

a four-mile ti me of 22:56 at the DePaul Opener… competed in fi ve races.

of 34:33.70... lowered his career-best ti me in the 5,000m to 15:41.00 at the Chicago

Penulti mate... fi nished the 5,000m at the EMU Twi-light in a ti me of 15:41.40.

High School: Central Lakeshore Conference, Sheboy-gan County, and Secti onal cross country champion his senior year... three-ti me Wisconsin Division III Cross Country Team State Champion... placed 15th in the 1,600m during the state meet with a ti me of 4:35.00 in 2008... captain of the cross country, track and fi eld, and golf teams his senior year... received varsity lett ers in cross country (4), track and fi eld (2), basketball (2), and golf (4)... personal-best ti me of 10:08.00 in the 3,200m run.

Personal: Son of David and Joan Begalke... youngest of four siblings, Dan, Kati e, and Marybeth... enrolled in the College of Commerce.

High School: Received All-State accolades in the 300m hurdles in 2009... two-ti me state meet qualifi er in the 300m hurdles... clocked personal-best ti mes of 37.73 and 14.60 in the 300m hurdles and 110m hurdles, respecti vely... competed for the North Canton Flyers Club

team... placed second in the 400m hurdles and the 4x400m relay at the 2008 AAU Club Championship... earned four lett ers in track at Hudson High School.

Personal: Son of Thaddeus and Tina... has one younger brother, Evan... enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

High School: Holds the Nicolet High School record in the 4x200m with a ti me of 1:28.73... clocked a personal-best 100m ti me of 10.90... logged a ti me of 22.10 in the 200m... a three-year state qualifi er... lett ered in both track and football... placed sixth in the 200m at the

Region Eight USATF Junior Olympics in 2008.

Personal: Son of Scott Bretl and Selena Boyd-Bretl... has a sister, Sierra, and a brother, Shawn... plans to study business management.

Personal Best Times200m: 23.23 400m: 51.05

Personal Best Times8K: 26:12 10K: 34:49

Personal Best Times8K: 27:45 Mile: 4:39.76

Personal: Son of Bill and Jill Clink... has a younger brother, Billy, and younger sister, Alexa... enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Freshman Season 2009-10:Cross Country – Competed in all seven races… clocked a career-best 8K at the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal with a ti me of 27:07… scored points at the BIG EAST Conference

Championship aft er crossing the fi nish line at the 28:25 mark.

High School: Four-year lett er winner in cross country and track and fi eld… won the cross country regionals and placed 20th overall at the state meet… earned All-State and All-State Academic honors… Red Arrow Conference cross country team champion during his senior campaign… named all-conference in the 3,200m relay in 2009… notched a personal-best 5K ti me of 16:28… career-record 1,600m ti me set at 4:36… clocked a personal-best 3,200m ti me of 10:30.92… a Red Arrow Conference Scholar Athlete… captain of both the cross country and track squad during his junior and senior year.

Personal: Son of Bill and Jane… older brother to Ella… intends to study computer game development.

Personal Best Times8K: 27:07 10K: 36:06

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Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009... fi rst Blue Demon to be named to the All-BIG EAST Cross Country Team... in 2009 became the fi rst DePaul

student-athlete to win all fi ve regular-season races… fi rst DePaul runner to earn BIG EAST Athlete of the Week in cross country.

Sophomore Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Earned BIG EAST Athlete of the Week honors twice aft er winning the Nati onal Catholic Championship and the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal… won every race of the regular-season… placed 14th overall at the BIG EAST Championship to earn All-Conference honors… lowered his personal-record 8K ti me to 24:24 at the Bradley Open… placed 26th at the NCAA Midwest Regional aft er clocking a 31:43 10K.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Named the program’s fi rst ever BIG EAST Athlete of the Week aft er placing second at the Fordham Fiasco... placed in the Blue Demon top-fi ve in all seven races... ran the team’s fastest 8K of the season at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal with a ti me of 25:19... placed third overall at the DePaul Opener... was the team’s top fi nisher four ti mes. Indoor - Ran a team-leading 3,000m at the Bob Eubanks Open with an eighth place ti me of 8:33.64... clocked a mile ti me of 4:23.89... part of the 4x400m relay team at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener that recorded a ti me of 3:34.59. Outdoor - Clocked a personal-record ti me of 9:13.50 in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Cardinal Twilight... placed 13th at the BIG EAST Champion-ships in the steeplechase with a ti me of 9:13.95...won the 3,000m steeplechase at both the Bobby Lane Arlington Inviti atonal and the Chicagoland Championships... clocked the team’s best 1,500m, 3,000m steeplechase, and 5,000m ti mes... ran the 1,500m at the Chicago Penulti mate in a season-best

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2009.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Ran the 200m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener

in a ti me of 24.25... season-best ti me in the 400m was clocked at the Blue and Gold Meet with a ti me of 52.03... ran the third leg of the 4x400m at the Chicago Duals to help post a ti me of 3:49.19... also ran in the distance medley at the Chicago Duals and recorded a ti me of 11:16.75. Outdoor - Lowered his personal record in the 400m to 51.91 at the Chicago Penulti mate... helped log a fi rst-place ti me of 3:35.59 in the 4x400m at the Viking Classic... placed fourth in the 4x400m relay at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 3:28.77... posted a season-best 200m ti me of 23.65 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal.

High School: Qualifi ed for the IHSA Track and Field meet in the 4x400m relay… personal-best 400m ti me of 51.3… personal-best splits of 23.0 and 50.9 in the 4x200 and 4x400, respecti vely… lett ered in track and fi eld, football, cross country, and basketball… named an Illinois State Scholar.

Personal: Son of Tyrone and Lynn Holland... has three siblings: Heather, Jake and Nicole… accounti ng major.

Demon Notes: 2008 and 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic team member.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Indoor - Recorded a 60m

ti me of 7.87 at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener… clocked a ti me of 25.92 in the 200m at the Purdue Invitati onal. Outdoor - Led the team in the pole vault aft er clearing a distance of 3.95m at the Chicagoland Championships.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic team in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Senior Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Lowered his

personal-record 8K ti me to 25:07 at the Bradley Open… tallied points in every race competed in… logged top-10 fi nishes at the DePaul Opener, Bradley Open, and Nati onal Catholic Championship… ran in four competi ti ons.

Junior Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Led DePaul for the second year in a row at the NCAA Midwest Regional with a 10K ti me of 32:38 to place 56th overall... placed 16th at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal with a season-best 8K ti me of 25:24... was in the DePaul top-fi ve in every race... paced the Blue Demons three ti mes during the season... fastest mile pace was 5:07. Indoor - Lowered his personal-record in the 3,000m to 9:02.75 at the Chicago Duals… also ran in the 3,000m at the Bob Eubanks Invitati onal and Notre Dame Indoor Opener in ti mes of 9:07.21 and 9:08.04, respecti vely. Outdoor - Ran a career-best 5,000m at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal in a ti me of 15:03.66 to place sixth overall… won the 5,000m at the Viking Classic… placed second in the 5K at the Chicago Penulti mate aft er clocking a 15:22.68.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Led DePaul at the NCAA Midwest Regional as he fi nished 75th with a 10K ti me of 32:16... fi nished 19th at the Fordham Invitati onal with an 8K ti me of 27:15... placed 33rd at the Nati onal Catholic Championship with a fi ve-mile ti me of 26:13... recorded an 8K ti me of 26:08 to fi nish 74th at the BIG EAST Champion-ships. Indoor - Parti cipated in the 3,000m at the Car-le/Health Alliance Classic posti ng a ti me of 9:15.95...recorded a 16:12.34 in the 5,000m during the Chicago Duals. Outdoor - Placed second in the 5,000m with a ti me of 15:34.68 at the Ted Haydon Invitati onal... posted team-best ti me of 32:07.15 in the 10,000m at the Chicago-land

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Placed in the DePaul top-fi ve at the Ted Hedstrand Invitati onal with an 8K ti me of 29:50... ran in three races... fast-est 8K ti me came at the Bradley Classic with a 28:09. Indoor - Ran a season-best mile at the Bob Eubanks Open with a ti me of 4:39.76... ran the opening leg of the 4x400m relay at the Chicago Duals to help record a ti me of 3:49.19... logged an 800m ti me of 2:08.77 at the Chicago Duals... part of the distance medley relay team at the Chicago Duals that clocked a ti me of 11:16.75.Outdoor - Placed fourth in the 1,500m at the Viking Classic with a ti me of 4:22.90... logged a season-best 1,500m ti me of 4:21.69 at the Chicago Penulti mate... ran the 800m at the Marquett e Twilight in a ti me of 2:08.06.

High School: Lett er winner in track and fi eld and cross country his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons... three-ti me Chicago Public League track and fi eld team champions.

Personal: Son of Juan Carlos Gallardo and Guadal-upe Nevarez... youngest of four boys... plans to study biology.

ti me of 4:06.87... team-best 5,000m raced at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal with a ti me of 14:52.77.

High School: Ranked No. 3 in Scotland for the U20 2,000m steeplechase... 2008 Scotti sh Schools cham-pion in the 2,000m steeplechase... silver medalist in the Scotti sh Cross Country Championships in 2008… Scotti sh U20 Steeplechase Champion in 2008... Celti c Nati ons 2,000m steeplechase winner in 2008... member of the Kirkinti lloch Olympians.

Personal: Son of James and Alison Graham... has one older sister, Caroline... grandfather played soccer for Burnley FC... politi cal science major.

Personal Best Times8K: 24:24 Mile Run: 4:23.893,000m Steeplechase: 9:13.50

Personal Best Times200m: 23.65 400m: 51.91

Personal Best Times/HeightsPole Vault: 3.96m 200m: 24.66

Freshman Season 2007-08: Indoor - Ran the 200m dash at the Carle/Health Alliance Classic in 24.91... season-best ti me in the 200m dash was 24.66 at the Blue/Gold Invitati onal. Outdoor: Holds the DePaul school record in the pole vault with a jump of 3.96m.

High School: Earned four lett ers in track and fi eld... also played football, basketball and rugby... two-ti me All-Suburban Catholic Conference in the pole vault... set the Monti ni school record for men’s pole vault with a mark of 13’6”... ISHA State Championship qualifi er.

Personal: Son of William Johnston and Patricia Ar-gentati ... has two sisters, Julia and Kiera... majoring in sociology.

Personal Best Times8K: 25:07 3,000: 9:02.755,000m: 15:03.66

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Championships while placing sixth... had the team’s top three performances in the

1,500m, 5,000m, 10,000m, and 4x800m races.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Cross Country - Re-corded a personal-best 8K ti me of 26:02 at the Notre Dame Invitati onal... ran in all seven meets of the sea-son... paced DePaul at the Bradley Classic with an 8K ti me of 26:16 to place 17th overall... fi nished all fi ve of the season’s 8K races under 26:17... posted a 10K ti me of 33:13 at the NCAA Midwest Regional Cham-pionships. Indoor - Recorded the team’s season-best 5,000m performance with a ti me of 16:02.61... ran the 3,000m at the Division I Invitati onal with a ti me of 9:15.98. Outdoor - Qualifi ed for the USA Junior Track and Field Championships in the 10,000m with a ti me of 31:03.22... fi nished ninth in the 10,000m at the USA Junior Track and Field Championships... posted two of the team’s top three 10,000m perfor-mances.

High School: Earned lett ers in cross country and track... all-state cross country in 2004 and 2005... all-state track in 2006.

Personal: Born in Wroclaw, Poland... son of Jerzy and Jolanta Kolacz... has one brother, Jacek... physics major.

High School: Posted a three-mile ti me of 15:45… placed 30th at the IHSA 2A Cross Country Champion-ship... helped lead his team to a conference and regional championship… led the Mus-tangs to a runner-up fi nish at secti onals.

Personal: Son of Rick and Susan… has three sisters, Annie, Kate, and Rachel… intends to major in ac-counti ng.

High School: Won the indoor 55m at the state champion-ship… helped lead Lane Tech to four City Championship wins and two state secti onal ti tles… honored as the 2009 Chicago Public League Male Athlete of the Year… lett ered in both track and in football.

Personal: Son of Kymberley Kyles… mother also at-tended DePaul… plans to study politi cal science.

Demon Notes: Named a BIG EAST All-Academic team in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Junior Season 2008-09: In-door - Placed second in 200m at the Notre Dame Indoor

Opener with a BIG EAST Championship qualifying ti me of 22.63… posted a personal-record ti me of 22.43 in the 200m at the conference championship to place 11th overall… posted four of the fi ve top 200m ti mes for the Blue Demons… personal-best ti me of 49.75 in the 400m… helped log a team-best ti me of 3:16.46 in the 4x400m at the BIG EAST Championship to fi nish in the top-fi ve. Outdoor - Clocked a ti me of 22.49 at the Sun Angel Track Clas-sic… placed in the top-10 in the 200m at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal with a ti me of 22.76… logged a career-best 400m ti me of 49.55… ran in both the 4x100 and 4x400m relays at the BIG EAST Champion-ship to place seventh and eighth, respecti vely.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Recorded the team’s best 300m ti me of 35.47 at the Notre Dame Opener... placed third in the 400m dash with a ti me of 50.02 at the same meet... ran a split for the 4x400m relay team that placed fourth at the BIG EAST Championships. Outdoor - Ran the 200m dash at the Bobby Lane Invitati onal in a career-best ti me of 22.24... posted a 50.66 in the 400m dash at the Chicagoland Championships... helped record a 3:15.23 4x400m relay ti me at the BIG EAST Champi-onships to place sixth... won the 200m dash at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal with a ti me of 22.38... part of the 4x100m relay team that posted team-best 42.48 at the DePaul Relays.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Member of the 4x400m relay team that posted a ti me of 3:22.23 at the Blue/Gold Invitati onal. Outdoor - Member of the 4x400m relay team that placed eighth at the BIG EAST Championships with a ti me of 3:15.12... took third place in the 200m dash at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 22.47.

High School: Set a personal-best ti me of 48.9 in the 400m... earned three lett ers in track and two in cross country... set a personal-best ti me of 21.6 in the 200m.

Personal: Son of Jim Lift on and Kim Garber... has one brother, Henry... majoring in politi cal science.

High School Earned four varsity lett ers in both track and cross country… led Dixon High School to an IHSA 2A State Cross Country Championship ti tle in 2008… two-ti me NCIC Conference cross country team cham-pions… fi rst team All-State selecti on as a senior… named

to the NCIC All-Conference Team all four years… a seven-ti me conference champion in track… three-year captain of the cross country squad.

Personal: Son of Marty Logan and Shelley Dallas… is one of fi ve siblings (Samantha, Jacob, Anna, and Justi n)… plans to study politi cal science.

Demon Notes: Named to ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District Team… a 2008 and 2009 member of

the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team… became DePaul’s fi rst individual BIG EAST Champion by winning the hammer throw at the 2007 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships... repeat champion in 2008... placed third in the hammer throw at the 2008 and 2009 Canadian Championships... parti cipated in the 2008 NACAC Championships in Teluca, Mexico... named to the BIG EAST All-Academic team in 2007, 2008, and 2009... winner of the 2007 Rev. Edward F. Riley, C.M. Award.

Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Voted the Most Outstanding Performer for the indoor season… BIG EAST runner-up champion in the weight throw aft er hitti ng a career-best distance of 19.64m… surpassed the conference standard in the weight throw a total of 10 ti mes… fi nished in fi rst place at the Bob Eubanks Invitati onal aft er launching a weight throw of 18.75m… recorded a shot put distance of 12.37m at the Blue and Gold Invite… never placed outside of the top-10 and logged nine top-fi ve fi nishes. Out-door - Became the sixth-ever Blue Demon to qualify for the NCAA Championships aft er placing fourth at the Mideast Regional Championships behind a hammer throw of 63.16m… named the team’s Most Outstanding Performer for the third consecuti ve year… BIG EAST runner-up champion in the hammer throw aft er logging a distance of 58.59m… improved his career-best in the hammer throw to 64.79m at the Sun Angel Track Classic… ranked as high as 13th on the nati onal descending order list, while fi nishing the season ranked 16th… logged a season-best discus throw at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal with a throw of 42.42m… tossed the javelin 48.47m at the EMU Twilight… met the NCAA regional qualifi cati on standard in the hammer throw in every competi -ti on… named BIG EAST Field Athlete of the Week on April 1.

Personal Best Times200m: 22:24 400m: 49.55

Personal Best DistancesHammer Throw: 64.79m Weight Throw: 19.64mJavelin: 61.67mDiscus: 44.73m

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Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Placed second at the BIG EAST Championships with a team-best weight throw of 19.09m... exceeded conference qualifying standards in every weight throw att empt.Outdoor - Named the Most Outstanding Performer for the second straight year... BIG EAST Champion for the second consecuti ve year in the hammer throw... met NCAA qualifying standards in every hammer throw att empt of the season... season-best mark was 61.96m at the Sun Angel Track Classic... won the hammer throw at four diff erent meets... set a DePaul school record in the javelin with a throw of 61.67m... recorded one additi onal NCAA and four BIG EAST qualifi cati on marks in the javelin... season-best throws include 61.67m, javelin; 44.73m, discus; and 12.41m, shot put... led the team in every throwing category... won the javelin throw at the Chicagoland Championships with a distance of 55.11m.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Exceeded BIG EAST qualifying standards in every weight throw att empt... took eighth place in the weight throw at the BIG EAST Championships with a mark of 17.08m. Outdoor - Named the team’s Most Outstanding Performer of the season... won the BIG EAST men’s hammer throw ti tle with a personal-best mark of 62.09m... notched four NCAA Regional qualifying performances in the hammer throw... set a new DePaul record in the javelin throw with a mark of 59.44m... placed 22nd in the hammer throw at the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships with a mark of 56.05m... won the hammer throw at the Elmhurst Invitati onal with a mark of 57.49m... won the ham-mer throw at the Chicagoland Championships with a mark of 55.00m... exceeded BIG EAST qualifying standards in every hammer throw and javelin throw att empt.

High School: Set personal-best performances of 60.44 in the 6kg hammer throw (a provincial record), 51.07m in the 16lb hammer throw, 49.40m in the 1.75kg discus throw, 58.0m in the javelin throw, 15.27m in the shot put, and 18.56m in the weight throw... at the 2006 Canadian Nati onal Juniors: placed second in the hammer throw, third in the jav-elin throw, and fourth in the discus... 2006 Provincial hammer throw champion... earned the Christopher Knott Memorial Award for athleti c ability, teamwork, academics, and leadership skills... also played vol-leyball, basketball, hockey and golf.

Personal: Son of Randy Millar and Linda Geddes... has one sister, Adriana... majoring in physical educa-ti on.

Demon Notes: Named to the 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic Team

Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Clocked a ti me of 1:55.37 in the 800m at the

Grand Valley State Holiday Open to place sixth over-all… placed second at the Blue and Gold Meet with an 800m ti me of 1:57.86… helped place second in the 4x400m at the Grand Valley State Holiday Open with a ti me of 3:17.96. Outdoor - Ran the 800m at the Bobby Lane Invitati onal in a ti me of 2:01.27.

Freshman and Sophomore Seasons 2006-08 (at Ole Miss): Indoor personal-best of 50.34 in the 400m... placed 13th in the 800m at the 2007 and 2008 SEC Indoor Championships with a mark of 1:53.37 and 1:53.94 respecti vely.

High School: Member of Croati an Nati onal Team in 2005... placed 19th at the European Junior Cham-pionships in 2005... Croati an junior champion in 800m... personal record of 48.88 in 400m.

Personal: Son of Husein and Merima Pasalic... has an older sister Amela... majoring in business manage-ment.

Personal Best Times800m: 1:53.37

High School: Named to the West Suburban All-Con-ference team for both the high jump and the 800m… named Jumper of the Year and MVP of the track and fi eld squad in 2009… also lett ered and was captain of the soccer team… set a personal-best high jump of 6’2” and clocked a PR 800m ti me of 2:01.

Personal: Son of Walter and Tina… has one older brother, Jack… currently undecided on a major.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Scored points in four races for the Blue Demons … logged a season-best 8K ti me of 26:47 at the Notre Dame Invitati onal… was the second DePaul runner to

fi nish at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship with a 10K ti me of 34:12… placed 28th overall at the Lucian Rosa Invitati onal.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country – Finished the Bradley Open 8K in a ti me of 26:58… placed 29th at the DePaul Opener with a four-mile ti me of 21:54… logged an 8K ti me of 28:11 at the Notre

Dame Invitati onal.

High School: Led the Robert Service Cougars to a cross country regional championship in 2008 and 2009… personal-best ti me in the 5K set at 16:28… ran in the 1,600 and 800m during the track and fi eld season and posted personal-best ti mes of 4:30 and 2:01, respecti vely.

Personal: Son of Curti s and Juli… has one younger brother, Cole… intends to study biology.

Personal Best Times8K: 26:58

Personal Best Times8K: 26:47

High School: Led Hinsdale South to an 18th- place fi nish at the 2008 IHSA 3A Cross Country State Championship… placed 25th individually at the state championship to earn All-State recogniti on… named to the West Suburban All-Conference team nine ti mes between cross country and track and fi eld… named the Most Valuable Performer during his senior season of cross country… received All-WSC Academic accolades in 2008.

Personal: Son of Tony and Virginia… brother to Samuel and Amalia… intends to major in fi nance.

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2007, 2008, and 2009... President of the Captains’ Council.

Senior Season 2009-10: Cross Country -Placed 17th overall at the DePaul Opener with a four-mile ti me of 21:11… season-best 8K clocked at the Bradley Open with a ti me of 28:29… placed 23rd overall at the Nati onal Catholic Championship with a fi ve-mile ti me of 29:03.

Junior Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in all seven races during the season... fi nished 19th overall at the Nati onal Catholic Championships with a 5-mile ti me of 25:55... best 8K ti me was at the Bradley Classic where he posted a 25:55... placed 13th at the DePaul Opener with a four-mile ti me of 21:34. Indoor - Set a new personal-record at the Meyo Invi-tati onal with a mile ti me of 4:20.57… ran the 3,000m at the Bob Eubanks Invitati onal in a ti me of 8:46.50… recorded a ti me of 8:54.31 in the 3,000m… ran a leg of the 4x400m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener to help log a ti me of 3:34.59.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Placed third at the UIC Home Opener with a 4.1-mile ti me of 21:23... fi nished 73rd at the Fordham Invitati onal with an 8K ti me of 28:56... posted an 8K ti me of 25:58 at the Greater Louisville Classic... fi nished 56th at the Bradley Classic with an 8K ti me of 26:08... recorded an 8K ti me of 26:30 to fi nish 91st at the BIG EAST Championships... notched a 10K ti me of 34:07 at the NCAA Midwest Regional Champion-ships. Indoor - Holds two of the top three ti mes for the indoor season in the 3,000m with a 9:06.40 and 9:09.99. Outdoor - Finished fi rst or second in each of the four 3,000m steeplechase races competed in... notched a career-best ti me in the event with a 9:39.52 during the Chicagoland Championships... placed third in the 5,000m during the Ted Haydon Invitati onal with a 15:53.33.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Posted a season-best 8K ti me of 25:57 at both the Bradley Open and the Notre Dame Invitati onal... placed 13th at the Bradley Open... recorded

Personal Best Times8K: 25:55 3,000: 8:46.50 Mile: 4:20.573,000 Steeplechase: 9:39.52

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ti mes bett er than 26:38 in all fi ve of the season’s 8K races... posted a 10K ti me of 34:16

at the NCAA Midwest Regional... fi nished 19th out of 237 individuals at the Nati onal Catholic Champi-onship with an 8K ti me of 26:03... ran in all seven meets of the season. Indoor - Finished fi ft h in the 3,000m at the Division I Invitati onal with a ti me of 9:10.05… notched a mile run ti me of 4:27.92 at the Indiana Relays. Outdoor - Posted a 3,000m steeple-chase ti me of 10:18.10 at the Chicagoland Champi-onships… recorded a 5,000m ti me of 16:21.53 at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal.

High School: Earned 10 total lett ers between cross country, track, and basketball... two-ti me All-Con-ference in cross country and track... served as cross country and track team captain for two years.

Personal: Son of David and Sharon... sister Leah was a Conference USA Champion and school record- holding runner at DePaul... also has two brothers, Nathan and Danny... enrolled in the public policy studies program.

Demon Notes: Named to the 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic team... member of the cross country team during his fresh-man season.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in three varsity races during the season... best ti me came at the Sean Earl Lakefront Invitati onal where he posted an 8K ti me of 27:54... placed 22nd overall at the Ted Hedstrand Invita-ti onal. Indoor - Ran a season-best 800m at the Bob Eubanks Open with a ti me of 2:07.14... logged three ti mes faster than 2:08 in the 800m... ran in the 4x400m relay at the Notre Dame Indoor opener to help record a ti me of 3:34.59... ran the distance medley at the Chicago Duals in a ti me of 11:16.75. Outdoor - Set a personal record in the 800m at the Chicago Penulti mate with a ti me of 2:01.77... helped win the 4x400m relay at the Viking Classic with a ti me of 2:35.59... placed fi ft h at the Marquett e Twilight with an 800m ti me of 2:02.71.

High School: Named Most Outstanding Performer in cross county all four years... 3,200m relay state quali-fi er in 2008... Chicago Catholic League indoor track champions in 2005-2008... CCL outdoor track cham-pions his freshman and senior seasons... member of the cross country all regional team in 2006... placed second at the regional cross country meet in 2008.

Personal: Son of James Steinfels and Marion Mat-ti ngly... is the third youngest of 12 children... a biology major.

Junior Season 2008-09: Indoor - Logged a personal-record distance of 7.47m in the long jump at the BIG EAST Championships to fi nish in fi ft h place… totaled nine

league qualifi cati on marks in the long jump and four in the triple jump… placed 13th in the triple jump at the conference championship aft er jumping a distance of 14.25m… stretched his season-record in the triple jump to 14.40m at the Meyo Invitati onal… topped the leader board in the long jump at the Meyo Invitati onal and the Blue and Gold Meet and never fi nished outside the top-10 during the enti re season. Outdoor - Broke DePaul’s triple jump record at the Sun Angel Track Classic aft er leaping a distance of 15.18m… in additi on to the school-record jump, logged a distance of 15.11m in the prelims to tally two NCAA Regional qualifi cati on marks during the meet… won both the long jump and the triple jump at the Chicago Penulti mate… took home seventh place at the BIG EAST Championships in the long jump with a distance of 7.12m… season-best long jump of 7.32m recorded at the Mike Poehlein Invita-ti onal… placed 13th at the conference championship in the triple jump… surpassed the BIG EAST standard on seven occasions in the triple jump and four in the long jump.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Indoor - Totaled 11 BIG EAST qualifying marks in both the triple jump and the long jump... placed seventh in the long jump at the conference championships with a distance of 7.13m... best jump of the season came at the Notre Dame Opener with a mark of 7.20m... peaked at the BIG EAST Championships in the triple jump with a season-best distance of 14.07m for 10th place. Out-door - Placed fi ft h in the long jump at the BIG EAST Championships with a mark of 7.28m... qualifi ed for the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships at the Bobby Lane Invitati onal with a team-best distance of 7.41m... placed 18th at the NCAA Regional meet with a jump of 7.38m... season-best triple jump at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal with a mark of 14.77m... fi nished in eighth place at the BIG EAST Conference meet with a triple jump distance of 14.50m... sur-passed BIG EAST qualifying marks in every long jump of the season (8 total)... earned three conference qualifying marks in the triple jump.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Indoor - Won the indoor long jump at the Division I Invitati onal with a mark of 6.86m... team-best jump of 7.06m was recorded at the Iowa State Classic... had the second best team 60m dash ti me of 7.40... jumped for a distance of 13.85m at the BIG EAST Championships in the triple jump. Outdoor - Qualifi ed for the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships in the long jump... ti ed for 19th at the NCAA Regionals with a mark of 7.11m... recorded a season-best long jump of 7.44m at the Redbird Invitati onal... placed fourth at the BIG EAST Championships with a jump of 7.41m... exceeded BIG EAST qualifying standards 11 ti mes during the season... won the long jump at the Chicagoland Championships with a distance of 6.95m.

Freshman Season 2008-09:Indoor - Lowered his personal record in the 60m to 7.15 at the Grand Valley State Holiday Open... placed fi ft h in the 60m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener with a ti me of

7.16... fi nished in sixth place at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener in the 200m

with a ti me of 22.87... clocked a career-best 22.75 in the

200m at the Meyo

Personal Best Times100m: 11.16 200m: 22.52

Invitati onal. Outdoor - Led the team with the top 100m ti me of 11.16 clocked at the Mike Poehlein Invitati onal... logged a 200m ti me of 22.52 at the EMU Twilight... ran a leg of the 4x400m relay at the EMU Twilight to help record a ti me of 3:22.51... ran the opening leg of the 4x100m relay at the BIG EAST Championships to help post a seventh-place ti me of 42.07.

High School: Personal-best 100m ti me of 10.81... placed sixth in the 200m at the 2008 state meet... 2007 District 7 100m champion with a ti me of 10.99... 200m South Hills Classic champion... person-al-best in the 200m is 21.88...won varsity lett ers in indoor track, outdoor track, and football.

Personal: Son of Maurice Lucas and Harriett Stag-ger... has three siblings, Nila, Antwan, and Jazmine... father ran track at Indiana University of Pennsylva-nia... psychology major.

Freshman Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Clocked a fi ve-mile ti me of 29:03 at the Nati onal Catholic Cham-pionship… season-best 8K recorded at the Bradley Open with a ti me of 28:29… placed

34th at the DePaul Opener.

High School: Helped lead Crystal Lake Central to a seventh-place fi nish at the 2009 Class 2A IHSA Cham-pionship… earned all-state accolades aft er placing fi ft h in the 2x800m relay in 2009… career-best 5K ti me of 15:37… personal-record mile ti me set at 4:35… lett ered in basketball, cross country, and track and fi eld… recorded a personal-best mile ti me of 4:35… a captain of both the cross country and track and fi eld squads.

Personal: Son of Kathy and Doug… older brother to Kelsey… enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Personal Best Times8K: 28:29

Personal Best Times800m: 2:01.77

Personal Best DistancesLong Jump: 7.47mTriple Jump: 15.18m

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Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2008 and 2009.

Sophomore Season 2008-09: Indoor - Qualifi ed for the

BIG EAST Championship aft er hitti ng a distance of 14.66m in the shot put at the Meyo Invitati onal… placed 14th at the league championship with a shot put of 14.49m… set a personal-record of 13.16m in the weight throw at the GVSU Holiday Open… placed third in the shot put at the Chicago Duals with a dis-tance of 14.24… logged a shot put of 14.59m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener. Outdoor - Surpassed the BIG EAST standard in the shot put at the Sun Angel Track Classic aft er hitti ng a mark of 15.51m… fi nished in 15th place at the conference champion-ship aft er logging a shot put of 14.89m… logged a shot put distance of 15.17m at the EMU Twilight… notched a season-best hammer throw at the Mesa Classic with a distance of 45.40m… competed in the discus at the Bobby Lane Arlington Invitati onal and recorded a mark of 39.89m.

Freshman Season 2007-08: Indoor - Had the two best shot put marks of the season for the team... hit a distance of 13.79m in the shot put at the Blue and Gold Invitati onal... at the same meet parti cipated in the weight throw and recorded a mark of 12.48m... during the Purdue Invitati onal recorded a shot put distance of 13.50m and a weight throw of 12.22m.

High School: Earned three lett ers in track and fi eld... earned second place in the hammer throw at the 2007 Youth Nati onals... 2007 Secti onal Champion in the shot put and runner up in the discus... Fox Valley Conference champion in the shot put... notched personal-best performances of 55.9 ft . in the shot put, 162.75 ft . in the discus and 54m in the hammer throw.

Personal: Son of Greg and Eileen Theologes... has one sister, Melissa... enrolled in the College of Com-merce.

Personal Best DistancesShot Put: 15.51mWeight Throw: 13.16m

Personal Best Times800m: 1:56.82 8K: 25:44 Mile Run: 4:17.26

Demon Notes: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team in 2007 and 2008.

Senior Season 2009-10: Cross Country - Ran a season-best

8K at the Bradley Open with a ti me of 26:09... was one of two runners to score points in all seven races... logged a 10K ti me of 34:25 at the NCAA Mid-west Regional... completed the fi ve-mile race at the Nati onal Catholic Championship in a ti me of 27:12.

Junior Season 2008-09: Cross Country - Ran in all seven races of the season... placed in the DePaul top-fi ve on fi ve occasions... placed 89th overall at the NCAA Midwest Regionals with a 10K ti me of 33:24... ran a career-best 8K at the Bradley Classic with a ti me of 25:44 to place 17th. Indoor - Ran a career-best 4:17.26 mile at the Blue and Gold Invite to meet the BIG EAST qualifying standard.

Sophomore Season 2007-08: Cross Country - Took 17th at the UIC Home Opener with a 4.1-mile ti me of 22:01... delivered three 8K ti mes under 27 minutes... posted an 8K ti me of 26:26 at the Greater Louisville Classic... fi nished 91st at the Bradley Classic with an 8K ti me of 26:53... recorded an 8K ti me of 26:51 at the BIG EAST Championships. Indoor - Had the team’s best 800m ti me with a 2:01.42... recorded the team’s top-three 1,000m ti mes... season-best performance in the 1,000m came at the Notre Dame Opener with a ti me of 2:33.55... placed seventh in the distance medley relay race at the Chicago Duals with a ti me of 11.66.90. Outdoor - Recorded the team’s best 800m ti me of 1:56.82 at the Chicagoland Championships... personal-best ti me in the 1,500m came at the DePaul Relays with a 4:06.03... placed third at the Marquett e Twilight with a 1,500m ti me of 4:15.23.

Freshman Season 2006-07: Cross Country - Recorded a season-best 8K ti me of 26:37 at the Notre Dame Invitati onal... posted an 8K ti me of 27:03 at the BIG EAST Championships... ran in six of the season’s seven meets... recorded an 8K ti me of 27:25 at the Bradley Classic. Indoor - Recorded a mile run ti me of 4:39.86 at the Blue/Gold Invitati onal... had a season-best 800m ti me of 2:01.14. Outdoor - Finished fourth in the 800m run at the Dave Rankin Invitati onal with a season-best ti me of 1:58.06... earned third place in the outdoor 800m run at the Elmhurst Invitati onal with a ti me of 1:58.80... placed fi ft h in the outdoor 800m run at the Chicagoland Championships with a ti me of 1:58.65.

High School: Earned three lett ers in cross country and four in track... recorded a mile ti me of 4:32 and a 5K ti me of 15:32... served as team captain for cross country and track... two-ti me state qualifi er in track.

Personal: Son of Frank and Christi ne Udzielak... has one brother, Tom, and one sister, Annett e... majoring in secondary educati on social sciences.

High School: 2009 North East Ohio Secti onal Champion in the discus with a throw of 158’11’’… help lift his squad to a runner-up fi nish during his junior campaign… holds the Gilmour Academy school record with a discus throw measuring 166’9”… four-ti me track and fi eld MVP… named

most valuable at the North East Ohio Division III Championship… also lett ered in football and basket-ball… state qualifi er in indoor weight throw… placed seventh at the state meet in the indoor 4x200m relay… took home sixth place at the state meet as a junior in the discus competi ti on.

Personal: Son of Tim and Barb… one of seven siblings (Danielle, Niki, Taylor, Michael, Jillian, and Alyse)… sister Niki plays volleyball at Notre Dame College… plans to study biology.

Demon Notes: Named to the 2009 BIG EAST All-Academic team.

Freshman Season 2008-09: Indoor - Season-best shot

put distance hit at the GVSU Holiday Open with a mark of 11.48m... recorded a distance of 10.75m at the Notre Dame Indoor Opener. Outdoor - Posted a personal-best discus distance of 41.02m at the Chicago Penulti mate... placed third in the discus at the Viking Classic aft er hitti ng a mark of 34.86m... Recorded a discus throw of 40.52m at the Chicago-land Championships.

High School: Recipient of the Most Improved Athlete award his sophomore year for shot put and discus... helped lift his high school to the Southwest Suburban Conference championships in 2004 and 2008... threw the discus 150’’ 2’ inches to take second place at the conference meet.

Personal: Son of Ralph and Sharon Waller... has two older brothers, Marcus and Gerard... majoring in real estate.

Personal Best DistancesDiscus: 41.02mShot Put: 11.48m

High School: Earned two lett ers in track and fi eld and four lett ers in basketball... set a personal-best mark of 25’6” in the long jump... set a personal-best mark of 48’0” in the triple jump... district champion the long jump and triple jump... two-ti me regional qualifi er... placed third in the long jump at the Uni-versity of Texas Relays.

Personal: Son of Paul and JoAnn Strawder... has one sister, Akilah, and one brother, Paul Jr.... communica-ti on major.

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60m 7.66*! Stephanie Williams 12/12/08 7.71* Stephanie Williams 12/12/08 7.74* Stephanie Williams 12/5/08200m 24.71* Stephanie Williams 2/21/09 24.84* Stephanie Williams 1/23/09 24.93* Stephanie Williams 1/31/09300m 40.97 Kyra Coff ey 2/6/09400m 58.29 Kyra Coff ey 12/12/08 58.62 Kyra Coff ey 1/17/09 58.72 Kyra Coff ey 12/5/08500m 1:17.34 Kelcie Daniels 2/6/09 1:18.06 Kelcie Daniels 1/17/09 1:19.58 Kelcie Daniels 12/5/08600m 1:34.27 Mary Cate Quiett 1/23/09 1:42.03 Toni Salvatore 1/23/09 1:43.94 Kim Boisvert 1/30/09800m 2:10.00*! Mary Cate Quiett 3/7/09 2:12.03* Mary Cate Quiett 2/7/09 2:12.79* Mary Cate Quiett 2/21/091000m 2:53.36*! Mary Cate Quiett 2/6/09 2:15.85* Mary Cate Quiett 12/5/08 3:01.24 Kelly Pickering 2/6/09Mile 5:07.31* Mary Cate Quiett 1/10/09 5:07.42* Terah Cheatham 1/17/09 5:09.40 Terah Cheatham 2/7/093,000m 10:15.33 Terah Cheatham 1/10/09 10:19.92 Terah Cheatham 1/30/09 10:22.88 Terah Cheatham 12/5/08

5,000m 19:11.97 Stephanie Hughes 1/31/09Long Jump 5.27m Ivy Moff ett 1/23/09 5.17m Ivy Moff ett 1/10/09 5.15m Cynthia Edwards 12/12/08Triple Jump 11.04m Cynthia Edwards 1/23/09 10.79m Cynthia Edwards 12/12/08 10.65m Cynthia Edwards 1/10/09Shot Put 13.40m* Alanna Kovacs 1/31/09 13.10m* Alanna Kovacs 1/23/09 13.03m* Alanna Kovacs 12/5/08Weight Throw 15.95m* Melissa Fraser 1/31/09 15.92m* Virginia MacFabe 1/23/09 15.73m* Melissa Fraser 1/30/094x400m Relay 4:04.07 K. Daniels, K. Pickering 12/5/08 J. Rodriguez, M. Quiett 4:04.86 K. Daniels, K. Coff ey 1/17/09 J. Rodriguez, M. Quiett 4:09.73 K. Coff ey, K. Daniels 1/10/09 K. Pickering, M. Quiett 4x800m Relay 9:28.47 K. Pickering, T. Salvatore 2/22/09 M. Quiett , E. Lakie 9:32.92 K. Pickering, K. Boisvert 1/31/09 T. Salvatore, M. Quiett Distance Medley Relay 12:17.20 K. Pickering, K. Daniels 2/21/09 T. Salvatore, T. Cheatham 13:48.21 S. Schmitz, M. Klein 1/31/09 C. Krikorian, K. Dolan

60m 7.15 Tristan Stagger 12/12/2008 7.16 Tristan Stagger 1/17/2009 7.18 Tristan Stagger 12/12/2008 200m 22.43* Gilbert Lift on 2/21/2009 22.58* Gilbert Lift on 2/7/2009 22.63* Gilbert Lift on 1/17/2009300m 35.16! Gabe Harris 2/6/2009400m 48.56* Patrick Smith 2/22/2009 48.96* Gabe Harris 1/23/2009 49.06* Patrick Smith 2/21/2009500m 1:04.99* Erik Felt 2/21/2009 1:05.29* Erik Felt 2/6/2009 1:05.58* Erik Felt 12/5/2008600m 1:23.82 Erik Felt 1/10/2009 1:25.65 Erik Felt 1/30/2009800m 1:55.37 Edin Pasalic 12/12/2008 1:57.86 Edin Pasalic 12/5/2008 2:07.14 Daniel Steinfels 1/23/2009Mile 4:17.26 Greg Udzielak 12/5/2008 4:20.57 Luke Rygh 2/7/2009 4:23.89 Matt hew Graham 1/17/20093,000m 8:33.64 Matt hew Graham 1/23/2009 8:44.99 Matt hew Graham 2/7/2009 8:46.50 Luke Rygh 1/23/2009

Long Jump 7.47m* Joe Strawder 2/21/2009 7.17m* Joe Strawder 1/23/2009 7.14m* Joe Strawder 12/5/2008Triple Jump 14.40m* Joe Strawder 2/7/2009 14.25m* Joe Strawder 1/30/2009 14.25m* Joe Strawder 2/22/2009Shot Put 14.66m* Jim Theologes 2/7/2009 14.59m Jim Theologes 1/17/2009 14.57m Jim Theologes 12/12/2008Weight Throw 19.64m* ̂ Brad Millar 2/21/2009 18.75m* Brad Millar 1/23/2009 18.62m* Brad Millar 1/31/20094x400m Relay 3:16.46 G. Harris, G. Lift on 2/22/2009 E. Felt, P. Smith 3:17.96 E. Felt, G. Harris 12/12/2008 E. Pasalic, P. Smith 3:18.57 P. Smith, G. Lift on 1/31/09 E. Felt, G. HarrisDistance Medley Relay 11:16.75 C. Gallardo, M. Holland 1/31/09 D. Steinfels, B. Begalke

100m 11.16 Tristan Stagger 4/4/2009 11.25 Gabe Vargas 4/18/2009 11.21 Tristan Stagger 4/11/2009200m 21.70* Gabe Harris 4/11/2009 22.08* Gabe Harris 3/28/2009 22.32 Gabe Harris 5/2/2009400m 48.41* Gabe Harris 4/11/2009 48.46* Gabe Harris 5/2/2009 49.04* Gabe Harris 4/4/2009400m Hurdles 52.68* Patrcik Smith 4/18/2009 52.90* Erik Felt 4/18/2009 53.02* Erik Felt 5/2/2009800m 1:54.50 Rob Morgan 5/2/2009 1:56.32 Rob Morgan 4/18/2009 1:56.72 Rob Morgan 5/9/2009 1,500m 4:06.87 Matt hew Graham 5/9/2009 4:08.73 Rob Morgan 4/4/2009 4:10.07 Rob Morgan 4/10/20093,000m Steeplechase 9:13.50* Matt hew Graham 5/15/2009 9:13.95* Matt hew Graham 5/2/2009 9:24.24* Matt hew Graham 4/18/20095,000m 14:52.77 Matt hew Graham 4/4/2009 14:57.87 Matt hew Graham 4/25/2009 15:03.66 Jakub Kolacz 4/4/200910,000m 34:33.70 Brian Begalke 4/10/2009Long Jump 7.32m* Joe Strawder 4/4/2009 7.15m* Joe Strawder 5/15/2009 7.12m* Joe Strawder 5/2/2009

Triple Jump 15.18m*^! Joe Strawder 4/11/2009 15.11m* Joe Strawder 4/11/2009 14.99m* Joe Strawder 5/15/2009Pole Vault 3.95m Chris Johnston 4/10/2009Discus 42.42m* Brad Millar 4/4/2009 41.02m James Waller 5/9/2009 40.52m James Waller 4/10/2009Javelin 48.87m Brad Millar 4/18/2009Hammer 64.79m*^ Brad Millar 4/10/2009 64.56m*^ Brad Millar 5/15/2009 63.94m*^ Brad Millar 4/10/2009Shot Put 15.51m* Jim Theologes 4/11/2009 15.17m* Jim Theolgoes 4/18/2009 14.89m Jim Theologes 5/2/20094x100m relay 42.07 T. Stagger, G. Lift on 5/3/2009 G. Vargas, G. Harris 42.21 T. Stagger, P. Smith 4/11/2009 G. Lift on, G. Harris 42.61 T. Stagger, G. Lift on 4/18/2009 P. Smith, G. Harris4x400m relay 3:14.11 P. Smith, G. Lift on 5/3/2009 E. Felt, G. Harris 3:22.51 P. Smith, E. Felt 4/18/2009 T. Stagger, R. Morgan 3:28.77 J. Chammas, Z Stein 4/10/2009 M. Holland, R. Morgan

100m 12.00* Stephanie Williams 5/2/2009 12.02* Stephanie Williams 5/9/2009 12.05* Stephanie Williams 5/15/2009200m 24.01* Stephanie Williams 5/2/2009 24.21* Stephanie Williams 5/3/2009 24.24* Stephanie Williams 4/11/2009400m 57.10 Mary Cate Quiett 5/9/2009 58.05 Kyra Coff ey 4/18/2009 58.36 Mary Cate Quiett 4/10/2009400m Hurdles 1:02.79* Kelcie Daniels 4/18/2009 1:03.40* Kelcie Daniels 4/11/2009 1:03.74* Kelcie Daniels 4/4/2009800m 2:09.19* Mary Cate Quiett 5/2/2009 2:10.41* Mary Cate Quiett 4/18/2009 2:10.52* Mary Cate Quiett 4/11/20091,500m 4:35.49* Mary Cate Quiett 4/18/2009 4:38.18 Mary Cate Quiett 4/4/2009 4:52.45 Kelly Pickering 4/4/20093,000m 10:52.55 Terah Cheatham 3/28/20093,000m Steeplechase 11:13.90 Terah Cheatham 5/15/2009 11:14.14 Terah Cheatham 5/2/2009 11:26.42 Terah Cheatham 4/25/20095,000m 18:32.40 Stephanie Hughes 4/18/2009 18:43.22 Stephanie Hughes 4/4/2009 18:45.52 Stephanie Hughes 4/25/2009

10,000m 37:48.16 Stephanie Hughes 5/9/2009 38:48.54 Stephanie Hughes 4/11/2009Long Jump 5.36m Ivy Moff ett 3/28/2009 5.19m Ivy Moff ett 4/4/2009 5.16m Ivy Moff ett 4/11/2009 Triple Jump 11.10m Cynthia Edwards 5/9/2009 10.80m Cynthia Edwards 4/18/2009 10.77m Cynthia Edwards 3/28/2009Discus 44.49m* Alanna Kovacs 4/11/2009 43.98m* Alanna Kovacs 5/2/2009 43.91m* Alanna Kovacs 4/18/2009Hammer 52.99m* Melissa Fraser 3/27/2009 47.02m* Virginia MacFabe 4/25/2009 46.69m* Virginia MacFabe 5/9/2009Javelin 48.16m*^ Melissa Fraser 3/28/2009 46.15m*^ Alanna Kovacs 5/30/2009 44.61m*^ Alanna Kovacs 5/2/2009Shot Put 12.29m Alanna Kovacs 4/4/2009 12.14m Alanna Kovacs 4/18/2009 12.08m Ebonie Cobb 5/2/20094x100m relay 47.85 K. Coff ey, I. Moff ett 5/3/2009 J. Rodriguez, S. Williams 47.99 K. Coff ey, I. Moff ett 4/4/2009 J. Rodriguez, S. Williams 48:00 K. Coff ey, S. Williams 4/18/2009 J. Rodriguez, I. Moff ett 4x400m relay 3:56.21 K. Daniels, S. Williams 5/3/2009 K. Coff ey, M. Quiett 3:56.31 K. Daniels, K. Coff ey 4/18/2009 K. Pickering, M. Quiett 4:17.47 K. Coff ey, M. Klein 4/11/2009 L. Wilson, E. Lakie

2008 09 TOP INDOOR PERFORMANCES

2008 09 TOP OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

2009 TOP CROSS COUNTRY PERFORMANCES5K 18:26 Mary Cate Quiett 9/11/09 18:26 Mary Cate Quiett 10/2/09 18:29 Toni Salvatore 10/2/09 18:38 Mary Cate Quiett 10/10/09 18:47 Stephanie Hughes 9/11/09 18:53 Toni Salavatore 9/11/09 18:53 Toni Salavatore 10/10/09 18:57 Mary Cate Quiett 9/18/09 19:08 Kelly Pickering 9/11/09 19:09 Toni Salvatore 9/18/09

6K 22:58 Mary Cate Quiett 10/31/09 23:04 Terah Cheatham 11/14/09 23:18 Stephanie Hughes 10/14/09 23:20 Mary Cate Quiett 11/14/09 23:22 Claire O’Brien 11/14/09 23:30 Toni Salvatore 10/31/09 23:49 Kelly Pickering 11/14/09 23:54 Claire O’Brien 10/31/09 23:57 Terah Cheatham 10/31/09 23:58 Kelly Pickering 10/31/09 24:00 Stephanie Huges 10/31/09

8K 24:24 Matt hew Graham 9/11/09 24:34 Matt hew Graham 10/2/09 25:07 Jakub Kolacz 9/11/09 25:17 Matt hew Graham 10/10/09 25:17 Matt hew Graham 10/31/09 25:29 Jakub Kolacz 10/2/09 26:09 Greg Udzielak 9/11/09 26:12 Max Clink 9/11/09 26:24 Brian Begalke 9/11/09 26:37 Max Clink 10/2/09 26:43 Greg Udzielak 10/10/09

10K 31:43 Matt hew Graham 11/14/09 34:12 Max Rodrigues 11/14/09 34:25 Greg Udzielak 11/14/09 34:38 Brian Begalke 11/14/09 34:49 Max Clink 11/14/09 36:06 Frank Deaton 11/14/09

* - BIG EAST Qualifying Mark^ - NCAA Regional Qualifying Mark! - DePaul Record

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Dave Dopek, DePaul’s fi rst track and fi eld All-American, won the 1995 indoor nati onal ti tle in the 200m and fi nished second in the 200m dash at the 1995 NCAA Outdoor Championships. He went on to compete in the 1996 US Olympic Trials and sti ll holds school records in both the 200m and 400m. On Jan. 30, 2010, he was inducted into the DePaul Athleti cs Hall of Fame.

Carey Ryan became the second DePaul men’s track and field student-athlete to earn All-American honors when he finished sixth in the hammer throw at the 2001 NCAA Outdoor Championships. In additi on to his nati onal honors, Ryan was also a three-ti me Conference USA champion in the hammer throw.

Erin Moff ett was the fi rst DePaul cross country student-athlete to earn All-American honors at the 2002 NCAA Championships. She placed 37th overall aft er advancing to the nati onal meet with a fi rst-place fi nish at the NCAA Mid-west Regional. She was also crowned Confer-ence USA champion in 2002 at the league meet in Hatti esburg, Miss.

Member Inducted CompetedNathaniel Blackman 1978 1948-51Bill Schertler 1978 1955-58Don Amidei (coach) 1979 1962-69John Collet 1985 1966-70John Caldow 1986 1966-70Thomas Meehan (coach) 1992 1959-62Bill Drennan 1992 1963-67Pat Savage 1993 1962-66Patrick Sloan 1994 1960-64Thomas Sloan 1994 1960-64Edwin Fry 1996 1959-62Bill Garrett 2000 1963-67Richard Bokar 2001 1965-69Lloyd Schlegel 2001 1966-69Jane Murphy 2002 1983-86Jim Dzwierzynski 2004 1980-84Dan Candiano 2005 1966-70Gloria Kuiken Iverson 2005 1987-91Anne Kuiken Popek 2005 1987-91Sherri Bean-Dean 2006 1987-90Jim Fox 2006 1980-84Kerry Sloan 2006 1982-86John Jaeger 2007 1965-67Tom Brown 2007 1977-80Bridget Thomas 2007 1984-88Jim Birgans 2008 1980-84Maj. Gen. Stephen Crane 2009 1947-50Lorece Collins White 2009 1985-89Dave Dopek 2010 1991-95

DEPAUL ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME DEPAUL ALL AMERICANS

DEPAUL ATHLETICS AWARDS AND HONORSRev. John R. Coretelyou, C.M. Award Established to honor one male and one female DePaul student-athlete each year who excelled both in the classroom and on the playing fi eld. 1981 Tom Brown 1982 Jim Barry 1983 Phil Schefk e 1984 Jim Dzwierzynski 1985 Ariste Reno Robert Ott en 1986 Jeff Zona 1987 Joe Vogenthaler

1988 Oskar Diesbergen 1989 Kristi ne Thoresen 1990 Kim Wilkeson Theo Felts 1991 Sharon Plotke 1992 Sue Curcio 1997 Jay Ivory 2000 Eric Giandelone 2004 Doug Bohr 2007 Anthony Becknek

Jean Nordberg Award Established in 1989 by the DePaul Athleti c Board to honor fi ve female student-ath letes each year for athleti cs, academics and character. 1989 Lorece Collins 1990 Kim Wilkeson 1991 Gloria Kuiken Eileen Murphy 1992 Sue Curcio 1993 Pam O’Leksy

1998 Bridget MacKinnon 2004 Dee Moore 2005 Lindsey Deason 2006 Lindsey Deason 2007 Tammy Burris 2008 Maureen Kuhta 2008 Allyson Petersen 2009 Terah Cheatham

Rev. Edward F. Riley, C.M. Award

Established in 1989 by the DePaul Athleti c Board to honor male student-athletes for athleti cs, academics and character. Seven track and fi eld athletes have been honored with this award. 1989 Mark Gant Tim McGuire 1990 Theo Felts 1991 Ted Stone 1992 John Flynn 1995 Doug Beaumont

Brian Singleton 1997 Jay Ivory 1998 Vince McAuliff e 1999 Bryan Clay 2004 Siddiqu Muhammad 2007 Brad Millar

2009 DePaul Athleti cs Hall of Fame Inductees Major General Stephen S. Crane and Lorece Collins White.

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MEN’S RECORDSEvent Mark Athlete(s) Year60-meter dash 6.97 Chris Kyles 2009 *converted 55m ti me 6.83 Marc Porter 199760-meter hurdles 8.24 Andrae McPherson 2001 *converted 55m ti me 8.08 Oti s Dunson 1996200-meter dash 20.78 Dave Dopek 1995300-meter dash 35.16 Gabe Harris 2009400-meter dash 46.44 Dave Dopek 1995500-meter dash 1:04.3 Tom Brown 1980600-meter run 1:21.3 Tom Brown 1977800-meter run 1:52.31 Kai Murray 20021,000-meter run 2:27.25 Carl Webb 19861,500-meter run 3:52.54 Jim Fox 1984Mile run 4:08.08 Gavin Kennedy 20053,000-meter run 8:19.69 Chris Birchall 20025,000-meter run 14:32.22 Matt Plano 20014x200-meter relay 1:33.97 T. Kacprzynski, D. Bohr 2004 M. Kliethermes, M. Scafi de4x400-meter relay 3:12.96 S. Muhammad, D. Bohr 2004 M. Scafi de, L. Inanga4x800-meter relay 7:41.5 C. Viramontes, J. Schuch, 1983 L. Troemel, E. Camplin Distance Medley relay 9:58.21 J. Birgans, J. Schuch, 1984 J. Fox, J. Dzwierzynski Long Jump 7.48m (24’6.5”) Chris Staff ord 1998Triple Jump 14.93 (48’11.75” Leonard Vance 1985High Jump 2.14m (7’0.25”) Mark Gant 1987Shot Put 17.92m (59’9.5”) Frank Guzman 2002Weight Throw (35lb) 20.83m (68’4”) Carey Ryan 2002Weight Throw (Slimline) 22.34m (73’3.5”) Carey Ryan 2002

WOMEN’S RECORDSEvent Mark Athlete(s) Year60-meter dash 7.66 Kim Smith 2001 7.66 Stephanie Williams 2008 *converted 55m ti me 7.59 Kim Smith 200060-meter hurdles 8.88 Bridget Thomas 1987 *converted 55m ti me 8.76 Arlicia Mayes 1988200-meter dash 24.49 Stephanie Williams 2008300-meter dash 40.96 Sherri Bean 1988400-meter dash 56.32 Diana Runnels 2003500-meter run 1:16.20 Diana Runnels 2004600-meter run 1:33.17 Mary Cate Quiett 2008800-meter run 2:10.00 Mary Cate Quiett 20081,000-meter run 2:52.83 Mary Cate Quiett 20091,500-meter run 4:45.04 Laura Pascoe 1988Mile Run 4:46.93 Leah Rygh 20043,000-meter run 9:48.87 Erin Moff ett 20045,000-meter run 16:46.70 Erin Moff ett 20044x200-meter relay 1:45.26 Sakellariou, Cade 1997 Crable, Sharpe4x400-meter relay 3:54.08 V. Crockett , S. Crable, 2000 K. Belohlav, K. Smith4x800-meter relay 9:02.85 C. Duck, A. Petersen 2008 M. Quiett , M. Kuhta Distance Medley relay 11.39.36 A. Petersen, K. Coff ey 2008 C. Duck, M. Quiett Long Jump 5.98m (19’7.5”) April Brown 1997 Kim Smith 2001Triple Jump 11.87m (38’11.5’’) Sati n Crable 2000High Jump 1.70m (5’6.84”) Kaylah Burks 2006Weight Throw 18.49m (60’8.0”) Jamie Holifi eld 2006Shot Put 13.75m (45’1.5”) Tammy Burris 2007Pentathlon 3131 Lindsey Deason 2006

MEN’S RECORDSEvent Mark Athlete(s) Year100-meter dash 10.44 Jim Birgans 1983110-meter hurdles 14.39 Oti s Dunson 1995200-meter dash 20.20 Dave Dopek 1995300-meter dash 35.16 Gabe Harris 400-meter dash 46.46 Dave Dopek 1994400-meter hurdles 51.66 Kerry Sloan 1986800-meter run 1:50.27 Will Lazicki 20031500-meter run 3:48.23 Gavin Kennedy 20053000-meter steeplechase 8:58.14 Jim Fox 19845000-meter run 14:25.84 Jim Fox 198410,000-meter run 29:29.85 Chris Birchall 2002Marathon 2:18:57 Chris Birchall 2002Mile Run 4:09.00 Dab Candiano 19704x100-meter relay 40.54 M. Porter, D. Dopek, 1995 J. Easterly, J. Ivory4x200-meter relay 1:26.87 J. Cornelious, D. Smith 2006 P. Smith, G. Harris 4x400-meter relay 3:12.41 D. Bartolazzi, J. Reeves, 1999 A. Crothers, B. Clay 4x800-meter relay 7:37.16* K. Murray, W. Lazicki 2003 B. Cooke, L. Samayoa 4x1600-meter relay 17:13.74 J. Fox, J. Krawulski, 1983 L. Troemel, E. Camplin Sprint Medley relay 3:25.01 D. Bartolazzi, S. Andrade, 2000 J. Reeves, B. McCabeDistance Medley relay 9:54.94 J. Fox, J. Krawulski, 1984 K. Sloan, C. WebbHigh Jump 2.16m (7’1”) Mark Gant 1989Long Jump 8.08m (26’6.25”) Chris Staff ord 1998Triple Jump 15.18m (49’9.64”) Joe Strawder 2009

Pole Vault 3.96m (13’00”) Chris Johnston 2008Shot Put 18.95m (62’2”) Frank Guzman 2001

Javelin 61.67m (202’4”) Brad Millar 2008Discus 51.44m (168’9”) Jim Costello 1998

Hammer 69.04m (226’6”) Carey Ryan 2001

WOMEN’S RECORDSEvent Mark Athlete(s) Year100-meter dash 11.80 Stephanie Williams 2008100-meter hurdles 13.98 Bridget Thomas 1987200-meter dash 24.00 Stephanie Williams 2008400-meter dash 55.02 Diana Runnels 2003400-meter hurdles 1:00.02 Lorece Collins 1988800-meter run 2:08.35 Mary Cate Quiett 20081500-meter run 4:27.53 Leah Rygh 20043000-meter run 9:56.72 Erin Moff ett 20043000-meter steeplechase 10:29.22 Erin Moff ett 20045000-meter run 17:05.34 Gloria Kuiken 198710,000-meter run 34:29.41 Erin Moff ett 20024x100-meter relay 47.03 K. Coff ey, S. Lurey 2008 I. Moff ett , S. Williams 4x200-meter relay 1:40.66 D. Moore, A. Petersen 2004 M. Hodges, D. Runnels 4x400-meter relay 3:48.56 A. Petersen, E. Scott 2007 K. Coff ey, L. Sanders 4x800-meter relay 8:58.85 C. Duck, A. Petersen 2008 M. Kuhta, M. Quiett 4x1500-meter relay 19:31.12 E. Moff ett , L. Rygh, 2002 L. Psimas, J. KarlinSprint Medley relay 3:59.83 S. Williams, L. Sanders, 2007 A. Petersen, C. Duck Distance Medley relay 12:26.44 K. Thorsen, B. Thomas, 1987 L. Pascoe, K. Wilkeson Shutt le Hurdle relay 1:00.46 A. Mayes, K. Mitchell, 1988 K. Thorsen, L. Collins High Jump 1.70m (5’7”) Kayla Burks 2005Long Jump 6.00m (19’8.25”) Kim Smith 2000Triple Jump 12.05m (39’6.5”) Sati n Crable 2000Shot Put 13.79m (45’3”) Tammy Burris 2007Javelin 49.52m (162’5”) Melissa Fraser 2008Discus 47.06m (154’4”) Monti a Gardner 2002Hammer 55.49m (182’0”) Jamie Holifi eld 2006Heptathlon 4705 Lindsey Deason 2006

DEPAUL INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD RECORD BOOK

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ALL TIME HONORS AND AWARD WINNERSMen’s Honors and Awards Women’s Honors and Awards

Most Outstanding Performer Year Cross Country Indoor Outdoor 1979-80 Kurt Roderich Tom Brown Tom Brown 1980-81 Tom Stluka Jim Birgans Jim Birgans 1981-82 Larry Troemel Jim Birgans Jim Birgans 1982-83 Jim Dzwierzynski Jim Birgans Jim Birgans 1983-84 Jim Fox Jim Dzwierzynski Jim Birgans 1984-85 Robert Ott en Kerry Sloan Kerry Sloan 1985-86 Daniel Hahn Bryan Becker Kerry Sloan Dale Tobias 1986-87 Daniel Hahn Mark Gant Eric Camplin 1987-88 Joe Vogenthaler Bryan Becker Mark Gant 1988-89 Tony Fernatt Ed Hausser Mark Gant 1989-90 Tony Fernatt Theo Felts Ted Stone 1990-91 Scott Williamson Ted Stone Peter Campbell 1991-92 Thad Skeeters Ted Stone Jorge Castellon 1992-93 Ted Stone Dave Dopek Ken Harnden 1993-94 Brian Singleton Dave Dopek Derek Stewart 1994-95 Doug Beaumont Dave Dopek Dave Dopek 1995-96 Scott Kelly Marc Porter Oti s Dunson 1996-97 Scott Kelly Marcus Lee Jay Ivory 1997-98 Mohammed Afridi Nelson Morales Chris Staff ord 1998-99 David Malcolm Jim Costello Carey Ryan 1999-00 Eric Giandelone Jon Reeves Carey Ryan 2000-01 Chris Birchall Carey Ryan Frank Guzman 2001-02 Chris Birchall Carey Ryan Frank Guzman 2002-03 Luis Samayoa Larry Inanga Jarrod Jahnke 2003-04 Donnie Warner Jarrod Jahnke Siddiqu Muhammad 2004-05 Richard Byrne Gavin Kennedy Anthony Becknek 2005-06 Anthony Becknek Gabe Harris Donnie Smith 2006-07 Sean Conroy Gabe Harris Brad Millar 2007-08 Nick Schaefer Ryan Moore Brad Millar 2008-09 Matt hew Graham Brad Millar Brad Millar

All-AmericansIndoor Track & Field 1995 Dave Dopek (200m, 1st) 2002 Carey Ryan (weight throw, 3rd)Outdoor Track & Field 1995 Dave Dopek (200m, 2nd) 1998 Chris Staff ord (long jump, 8th) 2001 Carey Ryan (hammer, 6th) 2002 Carey Ryan (hammer, 3rd)NCAA Qualifi ers 1995 Dave Dopek (indoor 200m) 1995 Dave Dopek (outdoor 200m) 1998 Chris Staff ord (outdoor long jump) 2001 Carey Ryan (hammer throw) 2002 Carey Ryan (hammer throw) 2009 Brad Millar (hammer throw)

BIG EAST ConferenceOutdoor Champions 2007 Brad Millar (hammer) 2008 Brad Millar (hammer)Cross Country All-Conference Team 2009 Matt hew Graham (XC, 14th)Indoor All-Conference Team 2008 Brad Millar (wt. throw, 2nd) 2009 Brad Millar (wt. throw, 2nd)Outdoor All-Conference Team 2009 Brad Millar (hammer, 2nd)Athlete of the Week Sept. 11, 08 Matt hew Graham (XC) Apr. 1, 09 Brad Millar (Outdoor) Sept. 24, 09 Matt hew Graham (XC) Oct. 15, 09 Matt hew Graham (XC) Dec. 8, 09 Joe Strawder (Indoor)

Conference USAIndoor Champions 1996 Marc Porter (55m) 2001 Frank Guzman (shot put) 2001 Matt Plano (mile run) 2002 Carey Ryan (weight throw) 2002 Frank Guzman (shot put) 2004 Jarrod Jahnke (weight throw)Outdoor Champions 1996 Oti s Dunson (110m hurdles) 1999 Jim Costello (hammer) 2000 Carey Ryan (hammer)

2001 Carey Ryan (hammer) 2002 Carey Ryan (hammer) 2002 Frank Guzman (shot put) 2003 Jarrod Jahnke (hammer) 2004 Jarrod Jahnke (hammer) 2005 Anthony Becknek (3,000 SC)

Great Midwest ConferenceIndoor Champions 1993 Dave Dopek (200m) 1994 Dave Dopek (400m) 1995 Dave Dopek (200m) 1995 Dave Dopek (400m) 1995 Brian Singleton (mile)Outdoor Athlete of the Year 1995 Dave DopekOutdoor Champions 1992 4x400m - Ed Hausser, Jorge Castellon, Dave Dopek, Ken Harden 1993 Ken Harnden (110m hurdles) 1994 Dave Dopek (400m) 1995 Dave Dopek (200m) 1995 Dave Dopek (400m) 1995 Brian Singleton (1,500m) 1995 Oti s Dunson (110m hurdles) 1995 4x100m - Jason Easterly, Jay Ivory, Robert Chiswa, Dave Dopek 1995 4x400m - Ken LaCombe, Chris Hunt, Robert Chiswa, Dave Dopek

All-Central Collegiate ConferenceIndoor All-Conference Team 1985 Leonard Vance (triple jump, 3rd)Outdoor All-Conference Team 1984 Jim Dzwierzynski (1,500m, 3rd) 1984 4x400m - J. Birgans, S. Wayne, D. Robinson, K. Sloan (3rd) 1986 Kerry Sloan (400m hurdles, 3rd) 1987 Mark Gant (high jump, 2nd)

Most Outstanding Performer Year Cross Country Indoor Outdoor 1982-83 Kerri Norris Toyia Thompson Toyia Thompson 1983-84 Jane Murphy Toyia Thompson Toyia Thompson 1984-85 Jane Murphy Toyia Thompson Bridget Thomas 1985-86 Lori Pascoe Julia Butler Bridget Thomas 1986-87 Anne Kuiken Bridget Thomas Sherri Bean Gloria Kuiken 1987-88 Gloria Kuiken Sherri Bean Lorece Collins Lorece Collins Anne Kuiken 1988-89 Anne Kuiken Lorece Collins Lorece Collins 1989-90 Anne Kuiken Lisa Chess Gloria Kuiken 1990-91 Sue Curcio Anne Kuiken Gloria Kuiken 1991-92 Alison Grosset Alison Grosset Pam O’Leksy 1992-93 Pam O’Leksy Cherylann Howard Tena Mills 1993-94 Anne Gray Tena Mills-Lessor Anjeanett e Lati mer 1994-95 Alison Grosset Christi na Rosales Tena Mills-Lessor 1995-96 Anne Gray Anjeanett e Lati mer Sherry Holmes 1996-97 Anne Gray Sati n Crable Natalie Pearson 1997-98 J. Stojcevski Bridget MacKinnon Nicole Pearson 1998-99 J. Stojcevski Carrie Grady Kim Smith 1999-00 J. Stojcevski Kim Smith Sati n Crable 2000-01 Mary Vonckx Kim Smith Megan Greeley 2001-02 Erin Moff ett Vanessa Crockett Monti a Gardner 2002-03 Erin Moff ett Leah Rygh Megan Greeley 2003-04 Marlene Key Diana Runnels Leah Rygh 2004-05 Leah Rygh Erin Moff ett Marlene Key 2005-06 Carrie Moff ett Lindsey Deason Jamie Holifi eld 2006-07 Carrie Moff ett Jamie Holifi eld Tammy Burris 2007-08 Claire Duck Mary Cate Quiett Melissa Fraser 2008-09 Mary Cate Quiett Mary Cate Quiett Stephanie Williams

All-AmericansCross Country 2002 Erin Moff ett NCAA Qualifi ers 2004 Erin Moff ett (outdoor 10,000m) 2008 Melissa Fraser (javelin)

BIG EAST ConferenceOutdoor Champions 2008 Melissa Fraser (javelin)Outdoor All-Conference 2008 Mary Cate Quiett (800m, 3rd)Athlete of the Week Dec. 8, 2009 Mary Cate Quiett (Indoor)

Conference USACross Country Champions 2002 Erin Moff ett Indoor Champions 2004 Leah Rygh (mile run) 2004 Erin Moff ett (3,000m) Outdoor Champions 1996 Sherry Holmes (javelin) 1997 Natalie Pearson (hammer) 2000 Monti a Gardner (discus) 2004 Leah Rygh (1,500m) 2004 Erin Moff ett (3,000m Steeple) 2005 Marlene Key (10,000m)

Great Midwest ConferenceCross Country 1991 Team Champions 1991 Alison Grosset 1992 Alison GrossetIndoor Champions 1993 Alison Grosset (mile) 1993 Alison Grosset (3,000m) 1994 Tena Mills-Lessor (400m) 1994 4x400m - Cherlyann Howard, Anitra Holloway, Paula Bray, Tena Mills-Lessor 1995 Christi na Rosales (high jump)

Outdoor Champions 1992 Pam O’Leksy (800m) 1994 4x400m - Cherlyann Howard, Tena Mills-Lessor, Anitra Holloway, Christi na RosalesCoach of the Year 1991 Bill Leach (Cross Country)

North Star ConferenceCross Country Champions 1983 Jane Murphy 1986 Team Champions 1987 Team Champions 1988 Team Champions 1989 Team Champions 1989 Anne Kuiken 1990 Team ChampionsCoach of the Year 1986 John Caldow (Cross Country) 1989 Bill Leach (Cross Country) 1990 Bill Leach (Cross Country)

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Allyson Petersen, Emily Prettyman, Nicole Roesner, Erica Scott, Colleen Stiles-Shields, Stephanie Williams

C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal1995-96: Trina Baron; 1996-97: Trina Baron, Carrie Grady; 1997-98: Carrie Grady, Kerri Scherer, Mary Vonckx; 1998-99: Carrie Grady, Kerri Scherer, Mary Vonckx; 1999-00: Carrie Grady, Mary Vonckx; 2000-01: Mary Vonckx; 2002-03: Marlene Key, Michelle Orfi eld; 2003-04: Marlene Key, Carrie Moffett; 2004-05: Kayla Burks, Marlene Key, Carrie Moff ett , Nicole Roesner, DaShara Wells, Britt ney Wilk

C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll1995-96: Trina Baron, Kim Johnson, Erin Menninger, Christi ne Sliwa, Meghan Wurtz; 1996-97: Trina Baron, April Brown, Sati n Crable, Carrie Grady, Kati e Keehan, Bridget MacKin-non, Kerri Scherer, Maia Stephens, Jeanett e Stojcevski, Marlene Thorne, Jimalita Tillman; 1997-98: April Brown, Carrie Grady, Katie Keehan, Bridget MacKinnon, Kerri Scherer, Maia Stephens, Jeanett e Stojcevski, Marlene Thorne, Mary Vonckx; 1998-99: Sati n Crable, Miranda Fellows, Carrie Grady, Kate Keehan, Carrie Scherer, Jeanett e Stojecevski, Marlene Thorne, Mary Voncx; 1999-00: Kate Belohlave, Jasmine Bonner, Karen Cassidy, Sati n Crable, Vanessa Crockett , Carrie Grady, Megan Greeley, Kati e Keehan, Lynsey Psimas, Susan Stoff el, Jeanette Stojcevski, Marlene Thorne, Mary Vonckx; 2000-01: Vanessa Crockett, Megan Greeley, Shelley Knight, Trina Knight, Molly Marcucci, Erin Moff ett , Lynsey Psimas, Leah Rygh, Susan Stoff el, Kati e Sullivan, Mary Vonckx;

USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards2008-09: Melissa Fraser, Mary Cate Quiett, Cross Country Team, Track & Field Team 2007-08: Mary Cate Quiett , Cross Country Team2006-07: Cross Country Team

BIG EAST/Aeropostale Scholar-Athlete2006-07: Mary Hodges 2005-06: Lindsey Deason

BIG EAST Sports Excellence Award2008-09: Terah Cheatham, Cross Country

BIG EAST All-Academic Team 2008-09: Lauren Bales, Kim Boisvert, Terah Cheatham, Kyra Coff ey, Kelcie Daniels, Kelsey Dolan, Kati e Finck, Melissa Fraser, Stephanie Hughes, Reda Josifi , Meredith Klein, Alanna Kovacs, Cari Krikorian, Erin Lakie, Britt any Lewis, Kirstyn McGuinness, Claire O’Brien, Kelly Picker-ing, Mary Cate Quiett , Jessica Rodriguez, Toni Salvatore, Stacy Schmitz, Stephanie Williams, Laura Wilson 2007-08: Lauren Bales, Tammy Burris, Terah Cheatham, Kyra Coffey, Claire Duck, Stephanie Hughes, Melissa Fraser, Mau-reen Kuhta, Allyson Petersen, Mary Cate Quiett , Lauren Rajski, Jessica Rodriguez, Stephanie Williams, Deanna Yaeger2006-07: Tammy Burris, Terah Cheatham, Kyra Coff ey, Kelly Cunningham, Claire Duck, Mary Hodges, Jamie Holifi eld, Reda Josifi , Maureen Kuhta, Cassey Lynn, Carrie Moff ett , Ivy Mof-fett , Allyson Petersen, Sara Polensky, Lauren Rajski, Jessica Rodriguez, Colleen Sti les-Shields, Stephanie Williams, Deanna Yaeger; 2005-06: Kaylah Burks, Tamara Burris, Kyra Coff ey, Kelly Cunningham, Lindsey Deason, Mary Hodges, Maureen Kuhta, Jeana LeRoy, Carrie Moff ett ,

2001-02: Vanessa Crockett , Megan Greeley, Marlene Key, Shelley Knight, Marissa Peterson, Lynsey Psimas, Leah Rygh, Kati e Sullivan, Katrina Tuska; 2002-03: Megan Greeley, Jessica Karlin, Marlene Key, Shelley Knight, Trina Knight, Jeana LeRoy, Molly Marcucci, Erin Moff ett , Michelle Orfield, Marissa Peterson, Leah Rygh, Katie Sullivan; 2003-04: Olivia Conlon, Kelly Cunning-ham, Ashley Foster, Lauren Henn, Mary Hodges, Marlene Key, Shelley Knight, Trina Knight, Jeana LeRoy, Laurel Mazar, Carrie Moff ett , Erin Mof-fett , Marissa Petersen, Emily Prett yman, Leah Rygh, Elizabeth Sti les-Shields, Vanessa Taylor, Vicki Vargo; 2004-05: Tammy Burris, Olivia Conlon, Kelly Cunningham, Ashley Foster, Keri Gavin, Mary Hodges, Maureen Kuhta, Jeana LeRoy, Laurel Mazar, Erin Moffett, Allyson Petersen, Marissa Petersen, Emily Prett yman, Colleen Sti es-Shields, Erica Scott

Great Midwest Academic Medal Of Honor1991-92: Sue Curcio 1994-95: Trina Baron

Great Midwest Conference All-Academic Team1991-92: Maureen Bergquist, Sue Curcio, Cyndi Echeverria, Alison Grosset, Megan Heniff , Cherylann Howard, Yakenda McGahee, Laurie McMellen, Bernadett e Mietus, Eileen Murphy, Jeanette Shutay, Elizabeth Waters, Kristen Zuckley; 1992-93: Maureen Berquist, Jennifer Gits, Alison Grosset, Megan Heniff , Sara Miller, Tonya Rose, Jeannetee Rutay, Elizabeth Waters, Kristen Zuckley; 1993-94: Alison Grosset, Me-gan Heniff , Yakenda McGahee, Jill Redmond, Christi ne Sliwa; 1994-95: Trina Baron, Anne Gray, Kimberly Johnson, Bridget MacKinnon,

Yakenda McGahee, Jill Redmond, Melissa Rubel, Tamar Samuels, Christi ne Sliwa, Meghan Wurtz

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship 1991-92: Sue Curcio

GTE/Academic All-District1990-91: Sue Curcio 1991-92: Sue Curcio

GTE/Academic All-American1990-91: Sue Curcio (3rd) 1991-92: Sue Curico (2nd)

Academic All-North Star Conference1984-85: Laura Grove; 1985-86: Audrey Lichten-feld, Ariste Reno; 1986-87: Kimberly Mitchell, Laura Pascoe, Colleen Thomas, Kim Wilkeson; 1987-88: Heidi Lichtenfeld, Patti O’Connell, Sharon Plotke, Colleen Thomas, Anna Wer-muth, Kim Wilkeson; 1988-89:Lisa Chess, Sue Curcio, Heidi Lichtenfeld, Eileen Murphy, Patti O’Connell, Sharon Plotke Christi ne Thorsen, Anna Wermuth, Kim Wilkeson; 1989-90:Maureen Bergquist, Sue Curcio, Jennifer Gits, Megan Henniff, Jennifer Howrath, Doreen Johnson, Karen Kozinski, Gloria Kuilken, Lisa Lazarre, Heidi Lichtenfeld, Eileen Murphy, Patti O’Connell, Sharon Plotke, Elizabeth Waters, Anna Wermuth, Kim Wilkeson; 1990-91: Sue Curcio, Jennifer Gits, Megan Heniff , Jennifer Horwath, Heidi Lichtenfeld, Eileen Murphy, Sharon Plotke, Elizabeth Waters North Star Postgraduate Scholarship Award1991: Sharon Plotke

USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards2008-09: Brad Millar, Cross Country Team, Track & Field Team2007-08: Brad Millar, Cross Country Team.2006-07: Cross Country Team

BIG EAST Sports Excellence Award2008-09: Cross Country Team, Indoor Track & Field Team, Outdoor Track & Field Team

BIG EAST All-Academic Team2008-09: Dennis Baliga, Brian Begalke, Jamil Chammas, Erik Felt, Chris Gallardo, Matt hew Graham, Gabe Harris, Matt Holland, Chris John-ston, Jakub Kolacz, Gilbert Lift on, Brad Millar, Rob Morgan, Edin Pasalic, Luke Rygh, Patrick Smith, Z Stein, Dan Steinfels, Jim Theologes, Gabe Vargas, James Waller 2007-08: Jeremy Applebaum, Kwaku Attoh, Jamil Chammas, Eoin Dunne, Erik Felt, Richard Fugiel, Chris Johnston, Jakub Kolacz, Gilbert Lift on, Brad Millar, Rob Morgan, Ryan Moore, Rajiv Na-than, Kevin Peine, Luke Rygh, Nick Schaefer, Patrick Smith, Ryan Solomon, Z Stein, Jim Theologes, Greg Udzielak, Gabe Vargas, Nick Vassil 2006-07: Jeremy Applebaum, Kwaku

Att oh, Anthony Becknek, Michael Bogart, Sean Conroy, Scott Cooper, Kevin

Costello, Erik Felt, Richard Fugiel, Jason Goldman, Gabe Harris,

Curti s Hoag, Mark Kliethermes, Jakub Kolacz, Piotr Lewkowski, Gilbert Lift on, Brad Millar, Rob Morgan, Luke Rygh, Nick Schaefer, Ryan Solomon, Z Stein, Greg Udzielak, Gabe Vargas; 2005-06: Jeremy Applebaum, Kwaku Attoh, Anthony Becknek, Dan Branca, Erik Felt, Richard Fugiel, Brian Godar, Dan Graca, Gabe Harris, Mark Kliethermes, Rob Morgan, Ryan Solomon, Z Stein, Gabe Vargas

C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal1995-96: Jeff Welker; 1997-98: Brian McCabe, Troy Woodard; 1998-99: Eric Giandelone, Brian McCabe, Troy Woodard; 1999-00: Eric Gian-delone, Brian McCabe; 2000-01: Doug Bohr, Brian McCabe; 2001-02: Chris Birchall, Doug Bohr, Larry Vonckx, David Walczak; 2002-03:Doug Bohr, Ben Cooke, Larry Vonckx; 2003-04:Doug Bohr

C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll1995-96: Dave Behof, Andy Butler, Greg In-gleright, Jay Ivory, Scott Kelly, Vince McAuliff e, Michael Peetz, Jeff Welker; 1996-97: Dirk Barto-lazzi, Tony Bowers, Andy Butler, Bryan Clay, Greg Ingleright, Jay Ivory, Scott Kelly, Jason Lohner, Shamar Lott , Vince McAuliff e, Nelson Morales, Mike Peetz, Eric Smith, Eric Wiegmann; 1997-98: Dirk Bartolazzi, Tony Bowers, Andy Butler, Bryan Clay, James Costello, Vince McAuliff e, Bri-

DEPAUL WOMEN’S ALL TIME ACADEMIC RECORDS

DEPAUL MEN’S ALL TIME ACADEMIC RECORDSan McCabe, Nelson Morales, Craig Reibscheid, Ed Riegert, Dave Wolters, Troy Woodard; 1998-99: Dirk Bartolazzi, Thomas Bowers, Bryan Clay, Jim Costello, Eric Giandelone, Brian McCabe, Nelson Morales, Brian Nazarof, Troy Woodard; 1999-00: Salvador Andrade, Dirk Bartolazzi, Chris Chiakulas, Eric Giandelone, Brian McCabe, Nelson Morales, Kai Murray, Larry Vonckx, Dave Walters, Phil Zielke; 2000-01: Armando Aguirre, Salvador Andrade, Chris Birchall, Doug Bohr, Rick Britt on, Chris Chiakulas, Adam Crothers, Larry Inanga, Jarrod Jahnke, Tom Kacprzynski, Brian McCabe, Darshan Patel, Matt Plano, Kim Trieu, Larry Vonckx, Dave Walters; 2001-02: Armando Aguirre, Salvador Andrade, Chris Birchall, Doug Bohr, Rick Britt on, Aaron Cher-rington, Chris Chiakulas, Rashard Deleston, Larry Inanga, Jarrod Jahnke, Tom Kacprizynski, Paul Lewandowski, Jeff Perkins, Darshan Pa-tel, Robert Reed, Dan Sloan, Kim Trieu, Larry Vonckx, David Walczak, Donnie Warner; 2002-03: Armando Aguirre, Salvador Andrade, Doug Bohr, Rick Britt on, Chris Chiakulas, Ben Cooke, Michael Horrigan, Larry Inanga, Jarrod Jahnke, Tom Kacprzynski, Darshan Patel, Jeff Perkins, Robert Reed, Cornelius Sams, Kim Trieu, Larry Vonckx, Donnie Warner; 2003-04: Anthony Becknek, Robert Berchtold, Doug Bohr, Rick Britt on, Ben Cooke, Larry Inanga, Jarrod Jahnke, Tom Kacprzynski, Mark Kliethermes, Darshan

Patel, Jeff Perkins, Colin Quinn, Robert Reed, Kim Trieu, Donnie Warner; 2004-05: Kwaku Att oh, Anthony Becknek, Richard Fugiel, Dan Graca, Mark Kliethermes, Larry Inanga, Brian Moy, Jeff Perkins, Rob Reed, Clayton Smith, Donnie Warner

C-USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year2003-04: Rick Britt on

C-USA Postgraduate Scholarship1995-96: Jeff Welker 2003-04: Rick Britt on

Great Midwest Conference All-Academic Team1991-92: Doug Beaumont, Jorge Castellon, Robert Chiswa, Ed Hausser, Tom Herzing, Brian Wheeler, Scott Williamson; 1992-93: Doug Beaumont, David Behof, Ricardo Cabral, Jorge Castellon, Ben Frost, Jeff Welker, Scott Wil-liamson; 1993-94: Kris Adams, Doug Beaumont, David Behof, Joe Costello, Dale DeVinney, Dave Dopek, Chris Hunt, Vince McAuliff e, Jeff Welker; 1994-95: Athanasios Arvaniti s, Doug Beaumont, David Behof, Andy Butler, Dave Dopek, Jay Ivory, Scott Kelly, Kevin Kopak, Jason Lohner, Vince McAuliff e, Michael Peetz, Dan Stokes, Greg Walent, Jeff Welker

GTE/Academic All-District1989-90: Theo Felts (1st) 1995-96: Jay Ivory (1st)

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Student-athletes at DePaul University are just that: students fi rst and athletes second. Earning a degree is a top priority for every student-athlete at DePaul.

Both the men’s and women’s track and fi eld and cross country squads were named an All-Academic team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Associati on. Additi onally, the men’s squad boasted the highest overall GPA in the nati on, edging out teams from Brown, Yale, Butler and Harvard. Individually, Melissa Fraser, Mary Cate Quiett and Brad Millar were recognized as a USTFCCCA All-Academic student-athlete.

In DePaul’s fi rst four years of BIG EAST membership, a total of 511 student-athletes were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team. A total of 149 student-athletes were named to the team in 2008-09 aft er 127 had a cumulati ve grade point average of 3.0 or bett er for the recogniti on in 2007-08. Following DePaul’s fi rst BIG EAST campaign in 2005-06, a total of 107 achieved the league academic recogniti on, while 123 were honored in 2006-07

Seven of DePaul’s 15 athleti c programs claimed the BIG EAST Team Excellence Award in 2008-09 for having the top team GPA among the league program’s in each sport. Women’s basketball, men’s cross country, wom-en’s cross country, men’s soccer, women’s tennis, men’s indoor and outdoor track and fi eld held the top team GPA among their peers. Individually, Terah Cheatham of women’s cross country, Dunja Antunovic of women’s tennis and men’s golf’s Cory Blenkush were named BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Sport Excellence Award winners in their respecti ve sports. The Scholar-Athlete Sports Excellence Awards are given to one student-athlete in each BIG EAST sport based on academic credenti als, athleti c accolades or performances and volunteer service to the community.

Brad Millar was named to ESPN The Magazine’s Academic All-District Team as voted on by memebers of CoSIDA.

In the newest data submitt ed to the NCAA, the commitment of DePaul student-athletes toward graduati on is evident. The Academic Progress Rate (APR) measures both the eligibility and retenti on of student-athletes receiving any level of athleti cs aid. The women’s basketball, women’s tennis, golf and soft ball teams were recognized by the NCAA for their outstanding academic APR performances. Each program was recognized by the NCAA for having multi -year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respecti ve sports. DePaul’s total of four teams honored is ti ed for the fourth-highest total among all BIG EAST schools and improved upon the three teams that picked up the honor a year ago.

This off -the-fi eld success comes from key factors at DePaul. First, DePaul’s academic standards require student-athletes to: complete a minimum of eight hours of placeable credits per quarter a minimum cumulati ve grade-point average of 2.0 meet with athleti c academic advising staff

Despite its growing enrollment, DePaul maintains a small school atmosphere. DePaul boasts an excellent faculty-to-student rati o of 17-1, although classes of 15-25 students are quite common. This provides an ideal setti ng for personal academic att enti on - one of DePaul’s most unique qualiti es.

A student who is not as well prepared may need more help with understanding how to succeed in the college system. Ulti mately, the student makes the decision. DePaul provides a strong academic support system for each student-athlete, but it’s the student’s moti vati on and ability to take the assistance that makes the diff erence. This approach helps students build the decision-making skills they need to succeed in life.

Handling a college sports schedule can be very demanding, but understanding the stress and ti me demands that accompany college athleti cs allows DePaul’s Athleti c Academic Advising department to give each student the support and guidance needed to launch a successful academic career. By working closely with an extensive network of professors, administrators and student-athletes, the advisors insure that each Blue Demon reaches his or her full academic potenti al. The staff personally assists each student-athlete with class selecti on, schedul-ing, tutoring, and, most importantly, establishing good study skills. They also communicate regularly with professors about each student’s course work and maintain records of each student-athlete’s progress toward graduati on. The advisors conti nue assisti ng student-athletes through graduati on, not just unti l their eligibility expires. Their services include tutoring, advising, course selecti on and conducti ng the NCAA Life Skills Program.

To help facilitate the success of student-athletes, Athleti c Academic Advising works closely with the offi ces of Professional Career Development and Placement, Residence Life, University Ministry, Student Financial Aid, Student Life, Student Counseling Services, and the Writi ng Center. At a high-profi le school like DePaul, that’s important.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD ACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE IN 2008-09USTFCCA All-Academic Team Melissa Fraser, Mary Cate Quiett & Brad Millar Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Track & Field, Women’s Track & Field Men’s Track & Field honored for having the highest GPA in the nati on.

BIG EAST Sports Excellence Award Terah Cheatham (Women’s Cross Country) Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Indoor Track & Field, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field

BIG EAST All-Academic Team Women: Lauren Bales, Kim Boisvert, Terah Cheatham, Kyra Coff ey, Kelcie Daniels, Kelsey Dolan, Kati e Finck, Melissa Fraser, Stephanie Hughes, Reda Josifi , Meredith Klein, Alanna Kovacs, Cari Krikorian, Erin Lakie, Britt any Lewis, Kirstyn McGuinness, Claire O’Brien, Kelly Pickering, Mary Cate Quiett , Jessica Rodriguez, Toni Salvatore, Stacy Schmitz, Stephanie Williams, Laura Wilson Men: Dennis Baliga, Brian Begalke, Jamil Chammas, Erik Felt, Chris Gallardo, Matt hew Graham, Gabe Harris, Matt Holland, Chris Johnston, Jakub Kolacz, Gilbert Lift on, Brad Millar, Rob Morgan, Edin Pasalic, Luke Rygh, Patrick Smith, Z Stein, Dan Steinfels, Jim Theologes, Gabe Vargas, James Waller

2008-09 USTFCCCA All-Academic men’s and women’s cross country teams and individual track & fi eld awardees Mary Cate

Queitt , Brad Millar and Melissa Fraser.

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NATIONALLY RESPECTED. PERSONALLY FOCUSED.DePaul University, with more than 23,000 students, is the only one of the nati on’s 10 largest private universiti es where the faculty priority is on teaching. Founded on the Vincenti an principle of access for everyone, we remain committ ed to providing a quality educati on through personal att enti on to students from a wide range of backgrounds.

RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DePaul off ers a high caliber, challenging learning environment that is respected by employers, community leaders and other universiti es. Many of our more than 200 graduate and undergraduate programs of study have earned nati onal acclaim. Most importantly, more than 93 percent of employers report they are pleased with the caliber of DePaul graduates.

HANDS ON LEARNING, PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE DePaul’s locati on in Chicago provides countless opportuniti es for class projects, research, internships and experienti al learning programs that bring theory to life. Students synthesize knowledge across multi ple courses to solve problems, prepar-ing them to succeed aft er graduati on.

A PASSION FOR SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Our nati onally ranked service-learning program integrates the service concept into our curriculum and inspires many students to make a lifelong commitment to service and social justi ce. They complement the university’s own dedicati on to serv-ing fi rst-generati on and underserved student populati ons and to addressing social issues through more than 45 specialized centers and insti tutes.

CAPITALIZING ON CHICAGO CONNECTIONS DePaul’s long-term partnerships throughout Chicago lead to extensive edu-cati onal and career opportuniti es for students in the corporate, civic and cultural arenas. Our faculty, acti ve in research and consulti ng, bring real-world experience into the classroom every day. Our students benefi t from the networks of their pro-fessors, as well as the more than 82,000 alumni who live in the metropolitan area.

FOCUSED ON TEACHING, FOCUSED ON STUDENTS Teaching comes fi rst at DePaul — more than 97 percent of all classes are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants. Students are considered partners in research and community acti on, and are oft en credited by name in publicati ons and presentati ons.

OPEN DOORS DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS Because the average class has fewer than 30 students, our faculty members know their students’ names, concerns and goals. Professors are accessible and ap-proachable in class, through regular offi ce hours and via e-mail.

A GLOBAL SOCIETY WITHIN THE CLASSROOM Driven by a respect for the inherent dignity of all people, DePaul welcomes students and employees from all ethniciti es, religions and backgrounds. By routi nely incorporati ng multi ple viewpoints into academic and student life, we have become a model of diversity on campus. In 2006, The Princeton Review ranked DePaul No. 1 in the nati on in the “Diverse Student Populati on” category. We are proud to be among the top 100 universiti es in the nati on for conferring degrees on students of color.

For more on DePaul University:

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The graceful residenti al Lincoln Park campus on Chicago’s Near North Side is in the center of neighbor-hoods favored by Chicago’s young urban professionals, surrounded by bouti ques and restaurants and just a

mile from Wrigley Field and the beaches of Lake Michigan. DePaul is one of the “Schools with the Most Beauti -ful Campus in an Urban Setti ng,” according to Kaplan Publishing’s The Unoffi cial, Unbiased, Insider’s Guide To

The 238 Most Interesti ng Colleges. It is home to the colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Communicati on and the schools of Music, Theatre and Educati on.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSCollege of CommerceAccountancyBusiness Administrati onE-BusinessEconomics (Commerce)FinanceHospitality LeadershipManagementManagement Informati on SystemsMarketi ngReal Estate

College of Communicati onCommunicati on and MediaCommunicati on StudiesJournalismMedia and Cinema StudiesPublic Relati ons and Adverti sing

College of Computi ng and Digital MediaComputer Games DevelopmentComputer Graphics and Moti on TechnologyComputer ScienceComputi ngDigital Cinema (B.A.)Digital Cinema (B.S.)Informati on Assurance and Security EngineeringInformati on SystemsInformati on Technology (B.A.)Informati on Technology (B.S.)Interacti ve MediaNetwork Technologies

College of Liberal Arts & SciencesAfrican and Black Diaspora StudiesAllied Health TechnologiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArabic StudiesArtBiological SciencesCatholic StudiesChemistry (B.A. and B.S.)Chinese StudiesEconomics (LA&S)EnglishEnvironmental ScienceFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryHistory of Art and ArchitectureInternati onal StudiesIslamic World StudiesItalianJapanese StudiesLati n American And Lati no StudiesMathemati cal SciencesMathemati cs & Computer ScienceNursing (R.N. Completi on Only)PhilosophyPhysicsPoliti cal SciencePre-Denti stryPre EngineeringPre LawPre-OsteopathyPre-ProfessionalPre-Veterinary MedicinePsychologyPublic PolicyReligious StudiesScienti fi c Data Analysis and Visualizati onSociologySpanishWomen’s and Gender Studies

CRITICAL THINKING. HANDS ON LEARNING.DePaul consistently receives high rankings for award-winning academic programs that are uniquely responsive to the changing needs of our society. Students can select from over 200 comprehensive and innovati ve undergraduate and graduate programs, in additi on to a broad curriculum for adult conti nuing educati on.

School for New LearningCustomized B.A.Customized B.A. in Computi ngEarly Childhood Educati on (for Adult Students)General Business (for Adult Students)Nursing (for Adult Students)

School of Educati onEarly Childhood Educati onElementary Educati onPhysical Educati onSecondary Educati on

School of MusicCompositi onJazz StudiesMusic Educati onMusic PerformancePerforming Arts ManagementSound Recording Technology

The Theatre SchoolActi ngCostume DesignCostume TechnologyDramaturgy/Criti cismLighti ng DesignPlaywriti ngScene DesignSound DesignStage ManagementTheatre ArtsTheatre ManagementTheatre Technology

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Chicago is also America’s greenest metropolitan area, featuring 560 city parks along with a variety of museums and zoos. Lincoln Park Zoo, the world’s largest free public zoo, is just blocks from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. Dozen of restaurants, cafes, theaters and stores are also within walking distance of the Lincoln Park campus, and an easy-to-learn mass transit system connects campus to the enti re Chicagoland area. Bi-cycling magazine annually ranks Chicago as the best big city for bicycling in the United States. There are nearly 150 miles of paved trails, off -road trails and bike lanes for cyclists.

From a business standpoint, Chicago is one of the world’s top cor-porate citi es. Always bustling with acti vity, the Windy City is home to the Chicago Board of Trade and the Midwest Stock Exchange along with such companies as Amoco Oil, Boeing, McDonald’s and United Airlines. This provides the DePaul student-athlete with a huge network of potenti al contacts and employers aft er graduati on. Over 80,000 DePaul alumni live in the Chicagoland area, giving current Blue Demon student-athletes a strong start towards a career in their chosen fi eld.

The hub of campus life at DePaul takes place on the Lincoln Park campus. Lincoln Park is one of the most presti gious, att racti ve and desir-able neighborhoods in all of urban America. The campus is situated in the middle of a beauti ful residenti al neighborhood with historic brownstones and tree-lined streets. It is approximately nine blocks west of the shores of Lake Michigan and three miles from the downtown area.

The Mayor’s Offi ce of Special Events schedules 20 major events each year. Among these events are: Taste of Chicago, Blues Festi val, Chicago Outdoor Film Festi val, Veneti an Night, the Air & Water Show, Jazz Festi val and New Year’s Eve fi reworks at Buckingham Fountain. From May to Sep-tember, with average temperatures in the mid-70’s, Chicago is bustling with neighborhood festi vals. Every weekend, you can fi nd a number of events throughout the city. Each neighborhood festi val has its own theme with a number of local bands and restaurants parti cipati ng.

The city of Chicago, America’s third-largest city, is home to De-Paul University and off ers a student-athlete a variety opportuniti es.

Incorporated as a town of 350 people in 1833, Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods. Nearly 200 areas of the city contain their own disti nct characteristi cs and fl avor.

With a city populati on of nearly three million people and a metropolitan populati on of over eight million residents, the “Windy City” off ers endless opti ons of entertainment, educati on and explorati on.

The city itself is graced with blue skies and blue waters, thus Chicago provides countless opportuniti es for indoor and outdoor acti viti es. Lake Michigan and its miles of beach front is within walking distance of DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. With 29 miles of lakefront, including a 22-mile bike path, summer in the city provides multi ple opportuniti es for relaxing along Lake Michigan.

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Along with the Blue Demons, Chicago plays host to seven major professional sports fran-chises. The Bears of the NFL att ract the city’s att enti on in the fall and winter while the Bulls of the NBA hit the hardwood in the winter. The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks take to the ice in the winter while the Cubs and White Sox play all summer on the North and Southsides of town. The Chicago Fire hit the pitch in the summer with Major League Soccer while the city’s newest franchise, the Chicago Sky, take the court in the WNBA.

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With 30 years under its belt, The BIG EAST Conference conti nues on a path of success in and out of the athleti c arena. The goals have always been the same. The league wants and expects to compete at the highest level and does so with integrity and sportsmanship. The commendable performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are the indicators of the league’s proud traditi on of success.

Individually in women’s sports, Providence’s Dannett e Doetzel won the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Connecti cut’s Maya Moore was the conference’s sixth winner of the Wade Trophy as the top player in women’s basketball. Notre Dame’s Kerri Hanks won the Hermann Trophy, the top award in women’s soccer.

On the men’s side, Connecti cut and Villanova advanced to the Final Four in basketball. The 2008-09 campaign was arguably the best men’s basketball season in the history of the BIG EAST with the league setti ng NCAA standards with three No. 1 tournament seeds, four teams in the round of the Elite Eight and fi ve in the Sweet 16.

The BIG EAST has conti nued to produce student-athletes who were at the forefront of athleti c and academic achievement. In 2008-09, 19 BIG EAST players were chosen to their respecti ve ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams, including eight fi rst-team selecti ons. Nearly 400 student-athletes have earned academic all-America honors.

The BIG EAST became the nati on’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when fi ve new members began competi ng. The new schools were: University of Cincinnati , DePaul University, University of Louisville, Marquett e University and the University of South Florida.

BIG EAST insti tuti ons reside in nine of the nati on’s top 34 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pitt sburgh, Hart-ford, Milwaukee and Cincinnati . With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one fourth of all television households in the U.S.

Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 26 nati onal championships in six diff erent sports and 126 student-athletes have won individual nati onal ti tles.

The BIG EAST has enjoyed tremendous basketball success, especially in this decade. In 2008-09, the BIG EAST produced four of the eight Final Four teams in men’s and women’s basketball. It was only the second ti me in NCAA history that one conference placed that many Final Four teams in the same season.

In 2003-04, Connecti cut became the fi rst school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball ti tles in the same season. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won three of the last 11 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken six of the last 10 NCAA ti tles.

The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeti ng of athleti c directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universiti es. Seton Hall, Connecti cut and Boston College completed the original seven school alli-ance.

BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Championship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in att endance for the past six years.

More than 550 BIG EAST student-athletes have earned all America recogniti on and dozens have won individual NCAA nati onal championships. The BIG EAST has been well represented in U.S. or foreign nati onal and Olympic teams. Several athletes earned gold medals in each of the last six summer Olympiads. The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 athletes.

Brad Millar claimed DePaul’s fi rst BIG EAST individual championship with a fi rst-place fi nish in the hammer throw at the 2007 BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Cham-pionships before defending his ti tle with a 2008 championship. In 2009, he was named the runner-up champion as a junior.

Millar earned all-conference accolades aft er placing second in the weight throw and both the 2008 and 2009 indoor championship. Melissa Fraser was fi rst woman to win an individual BIG EAST Championship

track and fi eld ti tle. In 2008 she fi nished fi rst in the javelin throw at the outdoor championships, as well as qualify for the NCAA Nati onal

Championships.

Brad Millar became DePaul’s fi rst Field Athlete of the Week on April 1, 2008.

Mary Cate Quiett was the fi rst female Track Athlete of the Week while Joe Strawder was the second-ever male Field Athlete of the Week. They both claimed the honor on Dec. 8, 2009.

Matt hew Graham was the DePaul Cross Country pro-gram’s fi rst ever BIG EAST Athlete of the Week on Sept. 11, 2008.

The following season Graham made DePaul history by winning every regular-season race and was the

only student-athlete to earn BIG EAST Athlete of the Week honors twice. He placed 14th at the league

championships to be named the fi rst All-BIG EAST Conference selcti on for the Blue

Demons.

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The Cherry Family Indoor Track was dedi-cated in May of 2006 aft er it was improved with a banked surface and is conveniently located within the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreati on Center on the Lincoln Park Campus.

It serves as one of the primary practi ce faciliti es for the Blue Demons indoor track and fi eld teams. While open to DePaul’s general student populati on, as well as the Lincoln Park community, the Blue Demons have exclusive access to the track during practi ce hours.

In additi on to the Cherry Family In-door Track, the Blue Demons uti lize the resources at the Sullivan Athleti c Center, as well as the Windy City Fieldhouse.

The four-lane, 200-meter banked track overlooking the gymnasium area boasts exquisite views of Chicago’s skyline and the surrounding Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Indoor ScheduleDate Meet Locati onDec. 4 Blue and Gold Meet Notre Dame, Ind.Dec. 11 EIU Early Bird Classic Charleston, Ill.Jan. 9 Purdue Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind.Jan. 15 Notre Dame Indoor Opener Notre Dame, Ind. Jan. 23 Badger Track Classic Madison, Wis. Jan. 29-30 Indiana Relays Bloomington, Ind. Jan. 30 Chicago Duals Chicago, Ill.Feb. 5-6 Meyo Invitati onal Notre Dame, Ind. Feb. 11-13 ISU Classic Ames, Iowa Feb. 20-21 BIG EAST Indoor Championship New York, N.Y. Mar. 5-6 Alex Wilson Invitati onal Notre Dame, Ind.Mar. 12-13 NCAA Indoor Championship Fayett eville, Ark. Outdoor ScheduleDate Meet Locati on Mar. 18-20 49er Classic Charlott e, N.C. Mar. 26-27 Reebok Raleigh Relays Raleigh, N.C. Apr. 2-3 Mike Poehlein Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind. Apr. 9-10 31st Sun Angel Track Classic Tempe, Ariz. Apr. 9-10 Chicagoland Championship Chicago, Ill. Apr.16-17 Dave Rankin Invitati onal West Lafayett e, Ind. Apr. 22-24 Drake Relays Des Moines, Iowa Apr. 24 Marquett e Twilight Milwaukee, Wis. Apr. 30-May 2 BIG EAST Outdoor Championship Cincinnati , OhioMay 7 Billy Hayes Invitati onal Bloomington, Ind. May 11 DePaul Relays Chicago, Ill. May 15 Chicago Penulti mate Chicago, Ill. May 14-15 Last Chance Qualifi er TBDMay 28-29 NCAA West Regional Austi n, Texas June 9-12 NCAA Championship Eugene, Ore.