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Men’s Track and Field

2006

Men’s Track and Field

2006

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Getting to AU 2006 Media Guide

Table of Contents

Getting to AU (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover

Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Head Coach James Kluckhohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Assistant Coaches Elaine Canchola and Luke Cutkomp . . . . 2

Men’s Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2006 Men’s Prospectus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

AU Men’s Mission and Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Men’s Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

AU Men’s Track and Field Chronology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AU Men’s Indoor Top Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AU Men’s Outdoor Top Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Yearly Meet Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Spartans’ All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Track and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

This Is Aurora University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover

2006 Meet Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

AU Quick Facts

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora, IL

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893

Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000

Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartans

Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal blue/white

Conference . . . . . . . . Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference

National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick

Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walsh

Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110

Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809

Head Track and Field Coach . . . . . . . . . James Kluckhohn

Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Canchola and

Luke Cutkomp

Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kipley

Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575

Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826

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On the cover:Members of the 2006 Men’s Track and Field Team.

JAMES KLUCKHOHNHead Coach Third Season

James Kluckhohn is in his thirdseason as Head Coach of Aurora Univer-sity’s cross country and track and fieldprograms. Kluckhohn pioneered thesenewest additions to AU’s intercollegiateathletic offerings.

Kluckhohn came to the Spartans from Chicago where hewas Head Cross Country and Assistant Track and FieldCoach at North Park University. Prior to his three-year stay atNorth Park, Kluckhohn was Interim Head Track and FieldCoach at Texas Lutheran University, an NCAA Division IIIinstitution in Seguin, TX. Kluckhohn was an assistant forthree years in cross country and two years in track prior tobecoming Interim Track and Field Coach. He also served as across country assistant at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,where he was a part of a national championship in 1996.

Kluckhohn is no stranger to starting a program from theground up. While at Texas Lutheran University, Kluckhohnhelped, as an assistant, to pioneer both the women’s crosscountry and track and field programs. Overall, the teamfinished second in the American Southwest Conference in itsfirst season.

As a student athlete, Kluckhohn ran for the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse cross country and track team. Theseven-time University of Wisconsin-La Crosse scholar athletewas named cross country team captain in 1993. Kluckhohnreceived a B.S. in physical education, a M.S. in humanperformance, as well as strength and conditioning certifica-tion from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is amember of the United States Track Coaches Association andthe National Strength and Conditioning Association.

He and his wife, Kari, have one son, Jacob.

AU Media Outlets

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Local PrintAurora Beacon-News............................. 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506Dave Parro, Sports Editor 630-844-5911

Fax: 630-844-1043

Kane County Chronicle............... 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222

Fax: 630-232-4962

Fox Valley Labor News ........................ P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022

Fax: 630-892-3873

Daily Herald.............................. 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174630-587-8623

Fax: 630-587-8639

Kendall County Publications.......... 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560630-533-7034

Fax: 630-533-7085

Oswego Ledger-Sentinel ........................... Box 669, Oswego, IL 60611630-554-8565

Fax: 630-554-7560

Regional PrintChicago Tribune .......................... 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611Metro Sports 312-222-3474

Fax: 312-828-9392

Chicago Sun-Times........................ 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654College Sports 312-321-2247

Radio/TVWSPY (107.1 FM)......................... 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000

Comcast (Ch. 4) ....................... 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563630-552-1000

Wire ServicesAssociated Press .......................... 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-0500

Fax: 312-781-1989

All requests for interviews should be made throughBrain Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.

Media should call in advance.

Meet the Head Coach

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ELAINE CANCHOLAAssistant CoachFirst Season

Elaine Canchola enters her first seasonwith the Aurora University track and fieldstaff. Canchola coaches the middledistance athletes running the 800m-10kevents. She also assists Head CoachJames Kluckhohn with sprint starts and

hurdle events. Canchola is USA Track and Field Level Icertified and member of the United States Track and CrossCountry Coaches Association. Canchola comes to AU afterfinishing off her running career at University of Wisconsin-Madison after transferring from UCLA in 2001. Cancholagraduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor’s degree inSpanish in the summer 2003. As a student-athlete, Cancholawas selected as team captain at both UCLA and UW-Madisonand as a freshman at UCLA she helped lead the Bruins to theNCAA Division I Championship for the first time since 1988.In her first track season with the Badgers (2001) she placedsecond in the mile at the Indoor Big Ten Championships.Canchola serves as CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator andAssistant Advisor for the Student Athletic Committee (SAAC).

LUKE CUTKOMPAssistant CoachFirst Season

Luke Cutkomp enters his first seasonwith the Aurora University track and fieldstaff. Cutkomp coaches the throwingevents including shot put, discus, javelin,weight and hammer throw. Cutkomp is amember of the United States Track andCross Country Coaches Association

Cutkomp spent the fall in his first season with the AUfootball program and as an athletics admission liaison formale sports. Cutkomp comes to AU from Carroll Collegewhere he served as the defensive line coach for two seasons.Prior to that, he was a student assistant coach at his almamater, Wartburg College, where he served as the defensiveline - linebackers - tight ends student assistant coach.

Cutkomp was a tight end on Wartburg’s 1999 IowaIntercollegiate Athletic Conference team and is a member ofthe American Football Coaches Association. He earned aB.A. in elementary education from Wartburg College in 2003.

Meet the Assistant Coaches

Hometown/Name Yr Ht Event High School

Michael Aguilar Jr 5′10′′ Sprints/Jumps Romeoville, IL/Romeoville

Scott Anderson So 6′3′′ Sprints Elgin, IL/Jacobs

Justin Harmon Jr 6′8′′ Throws Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg

Larry Harris Fr 5′7′′ Sprints Chicago/Whitney Young

Danny Hernandez Jr 5′6′′ Middle Distance Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Cath.

Michael Jochum So 5′9′′ Sprints Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Cath.

David Mathew So 5′10′′ Middle Distance Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Cath.

Craig Mariano Fr 6′0′′ Sprints/Jumps Schaumburg, IL/Schaumburg

Pierre Nealon So 6′4′′ Jumps Chicago/Mooseheart

John Oakley So 5′11′′ Jumps Lombard, IL/Glenbard East

Chris Ortega Fr 6′2′′ Jumps Yorkville, IL/Yorkville

Kris Powell Fr 6′3′′ Throws Wilmington, IL/Wilmington

Keith Phelan Fr 5′10′′ Throws Wilmington, IL/Wilmington

Travis Quigley So 6′1′′ Hurdles/Sprints Wilmington, IL/Wilmington

Eric Scott So 5′11′′ Sprints Elgin, IL/Larkin

Ryan Shannon Fr 6′0′′ Middle Distance Morris, IL/Morris

Aaron Smith Jr 5′10′′ Middle Distance Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland

Tom Sroka Fr 6′1′′ Throws Justice, IL/Argo

Matt Waite So 6′0′′ Jumps/Hurdles Burlington, IL/Burlington Central

Jared Wells So 5′10′′ Jumps Shelbyville, IL/Shelbyville

Head Coach: James Kluckhohn

Assistant Coach: Elaine Canchola and Luke Cutkomp

2006 Men’s OfficialNCAA Roster

2006 Men’s Track Prospectus


The 2006 AU men’s track and field team has highexpectations and will use the accomplishments of last seasonas a springboard to the upcoming season. The track programat AU is only in its third season, but Coach James Kluckhohnexpects big things out of his athletes this year. Coming off theoutdoor NIIC/LMC Invitational victory, the first team meetvictory in the program’s history, the Spartan men have theconfidence needed to meet their expectations.

The main goal for Coach Kluckhohn and his team is tocompete at a regional level in the spring. Some of the athleteswho were young and inexperienced last year should now beable to compete on a regional and national level. The 4X400mrelay team should be one of the standout events for the team,along with sophomore distance runner David Mathew(Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic). Another standoutathlete who looks to take the Spartans to the next level issophomore jumper John Oakley (Lombard, IL/Glenbard EastHS). Oakley is the indoor high jump record holder with ajump of 1.92m.

While winning the NIIC meet and conference championshipis one of the top priorities for the Spartans, competingregionally in individual events also is at the top of the list.Sophomore hurdler/sprinter Travis Quigley (Wilmington,IL/Wilmington HS) has the ability to do just that. His successlast year in the 400m hurdles, when he set the current schoolrecord in the event, should benefit him in his quest to competeat the highest level this season. With a combination ofexperience and a talented incoming freshmen class, AU will getsome well-deserved respect.

The AU men are trying to make a name for themselves inthe track and field community, and continuing to recruittalented athletes is a key to continuing success of theprogram. The Spartans are certainly not short on young

talent this year. There are several freshmen who look tomake a huge impact on the upcoming season. FreshmanLarry Harris (Chicago, IL/Whitney Young HS) looks to takeover some of the responsibility of the outdoor 100m dashand the indoor 55m dash. Freshman Craig Mariano(Schaumburg, IL/Schaumburg HS) will make a big differencein the long sprints and some relay races, and Tom Sroka(Justice, IL/Argo HS) is another freshman who looks toimprove the team in the area of throws.

Also competing in the sprint events are junior MichaelAguilar (Romeoville, IL/Romeoville HS), sophomore EricScott (Elgin, IL/Larkin HS) and junior Aaron Smith (SugarGrove, IL/Kaneland HS). Competing for spots in distanceraces are sophomore Scott Anderson (Algonquin, IL/JacobsHS), junior Danny Hernandez (Aurora, IL/Aurora CentralCatholic) and freshman Ryan Shannon (Morris, IL/MorrisHS). Competing in jumps will be sophomore Pierre Nealon(Mooseheart), the current indoor triple jump record holder;,Chris Ortega (Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS);, and Matt Waite(Elgin, IL/Burlington Central HS). The throwers this yearlook to be very competitive with returning athletes in seniorJustin Harmon (Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg HS) and sophomoreKeith Phelan (Wilmington, IL/Wilmington HS).

The Spartans will be a young team once again this year,but they have more experience than ever. The goals theyhave set for themselves are very lofty, but if they continue toimprove at the rate they have been, these goals areattainable. This is the first season that AU has a number ofathletes who have the ability to compete at a regional level.The Spartans also have a great opportunity to win theconference championship.


Mission StatementMembers of the Aurora University Track and Field program strive to reach athletic and academ-

ic excellence as AU student-athletes. With this purpose, each will contribute to build a team-orientedenvironment built on a foundation of commitment, dedication and discipline.

Guiding PrinciplesCommitment–bind or obligate oneself to the team.

Dedication–wholly commit to improving oneself and the team.

Discipline–act in accordance with prescribed training and rules.

CompetenciesStrong communication skills.

Ability to place team before self.

Responsibility for our actions.

Respect for your teammates, coaches and competitors.

Strategic GoalsI. 2006 NIIC outdoor championship.

II. Ability to place team before self.

III. Cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher.

IV. Positive, fun practice atmosphere.

RulesI. Be present at every practice and meeting.

II. Be prepared to start practice when scheduled.

III. Wear team-issued clothing when traveling and at designated practices.

IV. Be aware that phones are not allowed to be used during practice or meets.

V. Know and follow all Athletic Department policies and NCAA rules.

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Mission Statement and Core Values


Meet the Spartans

LARRY HARRIS–5′7′′, Fr,Chicago/Whitney YoungEvents: 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, 4x200mrelay and long jump.High School: Attended Whitney Young HighSchool. Ran three years of track and field andwas named All-City his senior year. Also ranone year of cross country.

Personal: Born 4/25/86 in Chicago. Family: Jennell Harris. Onebrother and three sisters. Hobbies: Music, parties, sports, familyand friends. Major: Accounting. Minor: BusinessAdministration.Why I chose AU...I received good academic scholarship , it isclose to home, and the athletic academic program seemed wellsuited for me.

DANNY HERNANDEZ–5′6′′, Jr,Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Attended AUand was a member of the track and fieldteam. College as a Freshman (’04): AttendedAurora University and competed on the AUtrack and field team. High School: AttendedAurora Central Catholic High School. Ranfour years of varsity track under Coach Kerber. Named captain,All-State and All-City as a junior and senior, and team MVP hissenior year. Personal: Born 5/10/85 in Aurora, IL. Family: Luisand Graciela Hernandez. One brother and one sister. Hobbies:Playing sports, working out, reading and listening to music. Major: Athletic Training.

MIKE JOCHUM–5′9′′, So,Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic HSEvents: 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and4x200m relay. College as a Freshman (’05):Attended AU and competed on the AU trackand field team. Named the AU Athlete of theMeet at the Elmhurst College Invitational.High School: Ran four years of varsity track

under Coach Troy Kerber. Also competed in two years of varsitywrestling. Personal: Born 10/25/85 in Aurora, IL. Family: Threebrothers, Bobby, Andrew and Jonathan. Hobbies: Performingmusic, drawing, lifting weights and bowling. Major:Management Information Technology.Why I chose AU...I like the small school environment and Iwanted to run track.

MICHAEL AGUILAR–5′10′′, Jr,Romeoville, IL/Romeoville HS Events: 55m dash, 100m dash, 200m dash and4x100m Relay. College as a Sophomore (’05):Attended AU and was a member of the trackand field team. Was a member of the AUrecord-setting 4x100 indoor relay team.College as a Freshman (’04): Attended Aurora

University and ran track. High School: Attended RomeovilleHigh School. Ran one year of track under Coach Scott Harper.Personal: Born 9/24/84 in Joliet, IL. Family: Mark and JayneAguilar. One brother, Mark. Hobbies: Playing the guitar andfootball. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.

SCOTT ANDERSON–6′3′′, So,West Dundee, IL/Harry D. Jacobs HSEvents: 400m dash, 800m run, 200m dash,4x100m Relay and 4x200m Relay. College as aFreshman (’05): Attended AU and was amember of the track and field team. Is the AUrecord holder in the outdoor 300m dash and4x400m relay team. High School: AttendedHarry D. Jacobs High School. Ran four years of track underCoach Jason Bohart. Named All-Conference and was a statequalifier his senior year. He also played two years of soccerunder Coach Jim Dzailo and was All-Conference and All-Area and also played two years of basketball under CoachJim Hinkle. Personal: Born 8/23/85 in Park Ridge, IL. Family:Marty and Barb Anderson. One sister, Kristen, and one brother,Skyler. Major: Computer Science.Why I chose AU...It is a school with a good athletic program, andit is close to home.

JUSTIN HARMON–6′8′′, Sr,Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg HS Events: Shot putCollege as a Junior (’05): Attended AU andwas a member of the track and field teamand AU football team. Was the NIIC/LMCInvitational champion in the shot put. HoldsAU records in the outdoor shot put and

discus and the indoor shot put. Named AU Athlete of the Meetat the Chicagoland Outdoor Championships. College as aSophomore (’04): Attended Aurora University and competed onthe AU track and field team. High School: Attended JohnsburgHigh School. Ran four years of track under Coach Chris Setzler.Named Skyhawk Athlete of the Year his senior year. Also playedthree years of football under Coach Bob Bradshawand and twoyears of wrestling. Personal: Born 6/28/84 in McHenry, IL.Family: Ron and Mindy Harmon. Two sisters, Amie and Lindsay,and one brother, Aaron. Hobbies: Lifting weights and playingfootball. Major: Secondary Education/Physical Education. Why I chose AU...There is a good student-to-teacher ratio andsmall class sizes, so I can get more help.


Meet the Spartans

DAVID MATHEW–5′10′′, Jr,Aurora, IL/Aurora Central Catholic HSEvents: 400m, 800m and 4x400m relay.College as a Freshman (’05): Attended AUand was a member of the track and fieldteam. Holds AU records in the indoor 400mdash, 4x200m relay, outdoor 400m dash and4x400m relay. Named the AU Athlete of the

Meet at the Elmhurst College Invitational. High School:Attended Aurora Central Catholic High School. Ran three yearsof varsity track under Coach Troy Kerber. Named All-Conferenceand state qualifier his sophomore, junior and senior years. Was All-State junior and senior year. Was named team MVP hisjunior and senior year and was captain his senior year. Alsoplayed two years of each varsity basketball and football underCoaches Don Holler and Mike Curry. Was named to the secondteam All-Area in football his senior year. Personal: Born 7/31/85in Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Marie Mathew. One brother,Kevin, and two sisters, Julie and Laura. Hobbies: Sports andwater skiing. Major: Undecided.Why I chose AU...It is affordable and a smaller school where Ican get to know students and professors. Also, the athleticsprogram will give me the chance to run track.

CRAIG MARIANO–6′0′′, Fr,Schaumburg, IL/Schaumburg HSEvents: 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay, polevault, javelin and triple jump. High School:Attended Schaumburg High School and rantwo years of track under Coach Jim Macnider.Was team MVP his junior and senior seasons.Personal: Born 5/14/87 in Hoffman Estates, IL.Family: Joe and Joyce Mariano. Two brothers, Brenden andVince. Hobbies: Video games, movies and playing the bongodrums. Major: Communication.Why I chose AU...The staff is nice, and the campus is small. Italso gave me the programs I was looking for academically and itwas affordable.

PIERRE NEALON–6′4′′ So,Chicago/Mooseheart HSEvents: Triple jump and long jump.College as a Freshman (’05): Ran track for AUand is the indoor triple jump record holder.High School: Attended Mooseheart HighSchool. Ran four years of track under CoachCurt Schlinkmann. Was MVP his sophomore,

junior and senior years. Also was a state qualifier as a senior.Played three years of varsity football under Coach MarkJohnson. Named second team All-Conference as a junior. Alsonamed first team All-Conference and second team All-Area hissenior year. Played three years of varsity basketball under CoachChris Wilke. Named MVP and All-Conference his junior andsenior years. Also named conference Player of the Year and All-Area his senior year. Personal: Born 6/27/86 in Chicago. Family:Cynthia Jones. Hobbies: Watching TV, sports and sleeping.Major: Athletic Training.Why I chose AU...I like the smaller university environment.

JOHN OAKLEY–5′11′′, So,Lombard, IL/Glenbard East High School

Events: High jump and triple jump. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended AUand was a member of the track and fieldteam. Holds the AU school record for theindoor and outdoor high jump. High School:Attended Glenbard East High School. Ran

three years of varsity track under Coach Sam Chapin. NamedAll-Conference and All-State his senior year. Was a statequalifier his sophomore, junior and senior years, placing eighthhis senior year. Personal: Born 5/22/86 in Elmhurst, IL. Family:Maureen Oakley. Two sisters, Kimberly and Christine. Hobbies:Playing sports, watching TV and staying active. Major: Criminal Justice.Why I chose AU...I like the campus and the community andwanted to help build the track and field team.

CHRIS ORTEGA–6′2′′, Fr,Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HSEvents: High jump, long jump, 100m and200m. High School: Attended Yorkville HighSchool and participated on the track andfield team. Earned third place honors insectionals his senior year. Personal: Born5/23/87 in Aurora, IL. Family: James andJoAnne Ortega. One sister. Hobbies: Playingbasketball, golf and riding my motorcycle. Major: Health Science.Why I chose AU...I chose AU because it was close to home, and Icould commute.

KEITH PHELAN–5′10′′, So,Wilmington, IL/Wilmington HSEvents: Shot put, hammer, weight andjavelin. College as a Freshman (’05):Attended AU and was a member of the trackand field team. Is the AU record holder in theindoor weight throw and outdoor hammerthrow. Named AU Athlete of the Meet at the

UW-Whitewater and Concordia University Invitational. HighSchool: Attended Wilmington High School. Played two years ofvarsity football under Coach Jeff Reents. Personal: Born 9/2/85in Joliet, IL. Family: Gerald Phelan. Two sisters, Carrie andMichelle. Hobbies: Playing football, Ultimate Frisbee and math.Major: Math and Secondary Education.Why I chose AU...I like the small class sizes.

KRIS POWELL–6′3′′, Fr,Wilmington, IL/Wilmington HSEvents: Throws.High School: Attended Wilmington HighSchool and participated on the track andfield team. Earned the Wildcat Award as asenior. Personal: Born 8/30/86 in Chicago.Family: Eileen Powell. One sister, Brandyand one brother, Mike. Hobbies: Playing sports and cars. Major:Criminal Justice.Why I chose AU...I chose AU because it had a good CriminalJustice major.


Meet the Spartans

TRAVIS QUIGLEY–6′2′′, So,Wilmington, IL/Wilmington HSEvents: 400m hurdles, 110m hurdles, 400mdash and 4x400m relay. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended AUand was a member of the track and fieldteam. Named AU men’s track and fieldFreshman of the Year. Won the NIIC/LMC

Invitational 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay. Is the AU recordholder in the indoor 55m hurdles, 4x400m relay, outdoor 110mhurdles and 400m IM hurdles. Named the AU Athlete of theMeet at the Lewis Friday Night Special. High School: AttendedWilmington High School. Ran three years of varsity track underCoach Chris Pluister. Named All-Conference all three years andwas a state qualifier his senior year. He also played two years ofvarsity football under Coach Jeff Reents. Named All-Conferenceas a senior. He also played two years of varsity basketball underCoach Brian Goff. Personal: Born 3/20/86 in Morris, IL. Family:Steve and Becky Quigley. One brother, Josh. Hobbies:Computers and playing sports. Major: Criminal Justice.Why I chose AU...I chose AU because it has a good track andfield program, and a great coach.

ISAAC RICKS–5′10′′, Fr,Chicago/Hyde Park AcademyEvents: Middle distance.High School: Attended Hyde Park Academy.Personal: Born 5/27/86 in Chicago. Family:Marilyn Fredick. He has one brother. Cousinof Vanessa Williams. Hobbies: Poetry, reading,singing and video games. Major: Education. Why I chose AU...I chose AU because of the small class sizes, thecross country/track program and the area of my major(education). I also did not want a quantity school but a qualityschool, which is what AU is all about.

ERIC SCOTT–5′11′′, So,Elgin, IL/Larkin HSEvents: 100m dash, 200m dash and 4x100mrelay. College as a Freshman (’05): Attended AUand was a member of the track and fieldteam. Is the AU record holder in the indoor200m dash, 4x200m relay and outdoor

4x100m relay. Named AU Athlete of the Meet at the ChicagolandIndoor Championships and Gill Athletics Meet. High School:Attended Larkin High School. Played varsity football underCoach Dale Schebert. Personal: Born 9/1/86 in Chicago.Family: Keith and Cynthia Scott. He has one sister. Hobbies:Sports, video games and movies. Major: Business Management.Minor: Finance.Why I chose AU...I wanted to attend a university that was bigbut one where I could still get to know everyone.

RYAN SHANNON–6′0′′, Fr,Morris, IL/Morris HSEvents: 400m, 800m and 1500m.High School: Attended Morris High School.Was a member of the cross country teamwhere he was the team MVP. Also was amember of the track and field team where hewas part of the state qualifying 4x800 team.

Personal: Born 6/17/87 in Joliet, IL. Family: Keith and LisaShannon. Has two sisters and one brother. Hobbies: Running,music, movies and friends. Major: Business. Minor: Accounting.Why I chose AU...I chose AU because of the young track program,and it provided me with great academic scholarships.

AARON SMITH–5′10′′, Jr,Maple Park, IL/Kaneland HSEvents: 4x400m relay and javelin.College as a Sophomore (’05): Was a memberof the AU track and field team and was on theNIIC/LMC Invitational champion 4x400mrelay team. Is the AU record holder in theindoor 600m run, 4x400m relay and outdoor4x400 relay. College as a Freshman (’04): Attended AuroraUniversity and was a member of AU’s cross country and trackand field teams. High School: Attended Kaneland High Schooland ran three years of varsity track under Coach Ralf Drendel.Received the Bruce Peterson award as a senior. Played two yearsof varsity soccer under Coach Scott Parillo. Named team MVPand all-conference as a senior. Personal: Born 6/3/85 in Aurora,IL. Family: Chuck and Judy Smith. One brother, Andrew. Major: Undecided.Why I chose AU...I came to AU to run track because I receivedgood academic scholarships and I could commute from home.

TOM SROKA–6′1′′, Fr,Bridgeview, IL/Argo Community HSEvents: Shot put, discus, hammer throw andjavelin.High School: Attended Argo CommunityHigh School. Was a member of the footballteam and was All-Conference on the trackand field team. Personal: Born 11/18/86 in

Bridgeview, IL. Family: John and Gail Sroka. Has two brothers.Hobbies: Frisbee golf, football, video games and weightlifting.Major: History. Minor: Education.Why I chose AU...I chose AU because I wanted to be challengedathletically and academically.

AU Men’s Chronology

Spring 2003Aurora University adds men’s and women’s track and field to the sports lineup and begins to assemble a schedule for the2004 season.

April 15, 2003AU names James Kluckhohn as its men’s and women’s track andfield and cross country head coach.

January 30, 2004The Spartan men do not score in the first indoor competition at the Carthage College Invitational.

March 27, 2004The Spartan men compete in the first outdoor competition atthe Concordia University (IL) Cougar Invitational. AU has itsfirst track and field event champions as Austin Deer wins in400m hurdles (1:02.74) and high jump (5′6′′), and Aaron Smithwins the 400m dash (52.93).

May 6, 2005The Spartan men capture the first team meet victory in theNIIC/LMC Invitational.


Meet the Spartans

MATT WAITE–6′0′′, So,Elgin, IL/Burlington Central HSEvents: Jumps and hurdles.College as a Freshman (’05): Was a memberof the AU track and field team. Is part of theAU record setting 4x100m relay team, whichwon the NIIC/LMC Invitational. Named AUAthlete of the Meet at the Chicagoland

Outdoor Meet. High School: Attended Burlington Central HighSchool. Ran four years of varsity track under Coach MikeSchmidtt. He was given the Coaches Award all four years and amember of a the team that was sectional champs all four years.He also was a state qualifier as a junior and was named captainas a senior. Personal: Born 2/8/86 in Elmhurst, IL. Family: Joeand Ruth Waite. Hobbies: Playing basketball, fishing and golf.Major: Spanish Minor: Physical Education.Why I chose AU...I love the environment and the opportunities

it offers.

JARED WELLS–5′1 ′′, So,Shelbyville, IL/Shelbyville HSEvents: 100m dash, 200m dash and 4x100mrelay. College as a Freshman (’05): AttendedAU and was a member of the track and fieldteam. Is the AU record holder in the indoor200m dash, 4x200m relay and outdoor4x100m relay. Named AU Athlete of the Meetat the Chicagoland Indoor Championships and Gill AthleticsMeet. High School: Attended Larkin High School. Played varsityfootball under Coach Dale Schebert. Personal: Born 9/1/86 inChicago. Family: Keith and Cynthia Scott. He has one sister.Hobbies: Sports, video games and movies. Major: BusinessManagement. Minor: Finance.Why I chose AU...I wanted to attend a university that was bigbut one where I could get to know everyone.

Honors and Awards

AU Most Valuable Player Award2004: Austin Deer2005: Mark Heggen

AU Spartan Award2004: Aaron Smith2005: Austin Deer

AU Freshman of the Year2004: Austin Deer2005: Travis Quigley

Track and FieldFacilities

Vaughan Athletic CenterThe newly opened Vaughan Athletic Center(VAC), located 2.5 miles from campus, is theindoor home for the Aurora University trackand field teams. The VAC features a four-lane,200m Mondo surfaced track on the main floorand elevated three-lane, 1/6 mile Mondo sec-ond level track. Jumping and throwing athletesare serviced by an Olympic size long/triplejump pit and NCAA legal equipment for highjump, pole vault, shot put and weight throw.Also featured is a 25m lap pool and locker roomwith shower facilities.

Captains2004: Austin Deer and Saul Bustamante2005: Austin Deer, Justin Harmon and Travis Quigley2006: Justin Harmon and Travis Quigley and Matt Waite


Men’s Indoor Top Times

Event Metric English Athlete Date

Shot put 13.05 42′9.75′′ Justin Harmon 2/26/0511.54 37′10.25′ Chris Garon 3/5/0410.29 33′9.25′′ Keith Phelan 3/4/05

Weight Throw10.74 35′2.75′′ Keith Phelan 2/26/0510.03 32′10.25′ Justin Harmon 2/26/05

Long Jump 6.19 20′3.5′′ Danny 2/22/04Mackinson

6.15 20’2′′ Jared Wells 2/19/056.03 19′9.5′′ Austin Deer 3/4/05

Triple Jump 13.09 42′11.25′′ Pierre Nealon 2/26/0512.30 40′4.25′′ Matt Waite 3/4/0511.56 37′11′′ Jimmy Hunt 2/5/05

High Jump 1.92 6′3.5” John Oakley 2/5/051.78 5′10′′ Austin Deer 2/13/04

Event Time Athlete Date55m Dash 6.95 Mark Heggen 2/26/05

6.96 Michael Aguilar 3/5/047.00 Eric Scott 3/4/05

55m Hurdles 8.34 Travis Quigley 1/21/059.10 Matt Waite 2/26/05

200m Dash 23.83 Eric Scott 3/4/0523.95 Mark Heggen 2/19/0524.61 Austin Deer 3/4/05

300m Dash 39.95 Scott Anderson 2/5/0540.24 Nick Aloisio 2/5/0540.60 Jared Wells 2/5/05

400m Dash 53.78 David Mathew 3/4/0553.86 Aaron Smith 3/4/0554.09 Scott Anderson 3/4/05

600m Run 1.32.85 Aaron Smith 1/31/041.35.75 Austin Deer 1/31/04

800m Run 2.00.55 Nick Aloisio 2/19/052.07.25 Saul Bustamante 3/5/042.08.20 Aaron Smith 3/5/04

Mile Run 4.36.02 Nick Aloisio 3/4/055.02.09 Pat Buffington 2/5/05

3000m Run 10.19.81 Pat Buffington 2/5/05


4x200 Relay 1.36.70 Scott-Anderson-Mathew- 2/19/05Heggen

1.37.01 Scott-Aguilar-Wells- 2/5/05Heggen

1.37.51 Aguilar-Heggen-Jochum- 2/26/05Wells

4x400 Relay 3.29.73 Quigley-Aloisio-Heggen- 3/4/05Smith

3.34.82 Deer-Anderson-Scott- 3/4/05Mathew

3.36.37 Heggen-Deer-Mathew- 2/26/05Scott

4x800 Relay 8.55.92 Aloisio-Scott 2/5/05Mathew-Smith

DMR 11.44.78 Hernandez-Anderson- 2/26/05Mathew-Aloisio


Event Time Athlete Date100m Dash 11.20 Mark Heggen 3/19/05

11.21 Eric Scott 5/6/0511.60 Michael Aguilar 5/14/04

110m HH 16.00 Travis Quigley 4/9/0517.47 Matt Waite 4/16/0518.82 Austin Deer 5/6/05

200m Dash 22.48 Mark Heggen 3/19/0522.91 Eric Scott 5/13/0523.39 Michael Aguilar 4/23/04

400m Dash 50.82 David Mathew 5/6/0551.05 Mark Heggen 4/2/0551.75 Nick Aloisio 4/29/05

400m IM Hurdles 56.95 Travis Quigley 5/13/051.00.89 Austin Deer 4/17/041.05.94 Aaron Smith 4/30/04

800m Run 1.54.48 Nick Aloisio 5/13/052.02.31 David Mathew 5/13/052.03.25 Saul Bustamante 4/23/04

1500m Run 4.24.26 Pat Buffington 4/2/054.29.19 Saul Bustamante 4/30/044.32.71 Nick Aloisio 5/6/05




4x100 Relay 43.69 Aguilar-Heggen- 5/6/05Deer-Mathew

44.63 Aguilar-Wells- 3/19/05Scott-Heggen

44.71 Jochum-Deer- 4/16/05Smith-Mathew

45.50 Aguilar-Steward-Deer- 4/30/04Mackinson

4x400 Relay 3.23.24 Heggen-Smith- 5/13/05Deer-Mathew

3.23.91 Heggen-Aloisio- 5/20/05Quigley-Mathew

3.27.00 Aloisio-Deer- 4/29/05Smith-Mathew

4x1 Coed Wt. Relay 59.94* Garlinsky-Harmon- 3/27/04Eggert-Garon

Event Metric English Athlete DateShot put 13.45 44’1.4” Justin Harmon 5/6/05

10.75 35’.26” Chris Garon 5/14/0410.46 34’3.7” Keith Phelan 4/29/05

Discus 34.41 112′ 10.38′′ Justin Harmon 4/27/0531.74 104’ 3.5” Chris Garon 4/3/0430.39 99’ 8.15” Keith Phelan 4/29/05

Hammer 29.06 95’ 3.8” Keith Phelan 5/13/0528.29 92’ 9.5” Justin Harmon 4/8/05

Javelin 45.76 105’ 1.1”′ Aaron Smith 4/9/0544.10 144’ 7.8” Austin Deer 5/18/0541.00 134’ 5.76” Jimmy Hunt 4/2/05

Long jump 6.43 21’ 1.08” Austin Deer 5/6/056.24 20’ 5.6” Jared Wells 3/19/056.13 30’ 1.28” Mark Heggen 5/6/05

Triple jump 12.97 42’ 6.5” Mark Heggen 5/13/0512.66 41’ 6.3” Matt Waite 4/9/0512.37 40’ 6.9” Pierre Nealon 5/13/05

High jump 1.95 6’ 4.75” John Oakley 5/6/051.86 6’ 1.2” Austin Deer 5/17/051.68 5’ 6.1” Matt Waite 4/16/05

Pole vault 3.45 11’ 3.8” Austin Deer 4/29/052.87 9’ 4.9” Travis Quigley 4/29/05

Decathalon 5526 Austin Deer 5/17-18/05

Men’s Outdoor Top Times


Spartans’All-Time Roster

AU 2004 Meet Summary

Finish/Score Athlete of the MeetCarthage No score Aaron Smith

Lewis No score Aaron Smith

Chicagoland No score Danny Mackinson

Gill Last Chance No score Michael Aguilar

Concordia Third (Four teams) Justin Harmon

Elmhurst Fifth (Five teams) Aaron Smith

Chicagoland 15th (15 teams) Michael Aguilar

Millikin 14th (14 teams) Austin Deer

North Central No score Christian Steward

Tri-State Second (Five teams) Austin Deer

Dr. Keeler No score N/A

North Central Ninth (Nine teams) Austin Deer

North Central No score N/ALast Chance

PLAYER YEAR

Michael Aguilar 2004-2006

Nick Aloisio 2005

Scott Anderson 2005-2006

Pat Buffington 2005

Saul Bustamante 2004

Courtney Carson 2004

Austin Deer 2004-2005

Chris Garon 2004

Chris Greene 2004

Justin Harmon 2004-2006

Larry Harris 2006

Mark Heggen 2005

Danny Hernandez 2004-2006

Jimmy Hunt 2004-2005

Michael Jochum 2005-2006

Craig Mariano 2006

Danny Mackinson 2004-2005

David Mathew 2005-2006

Pierre Nealon 2005-2006

John Oakley 2005-2006

Chris Ortega 2006

Keith Phelan 2005-2006

Travis Quigley 2005-2006

Eric Scott 2005-2006

Ryan Shannon 2006

Aaron Smith 2004-2006

Tom Sroka 2006

Christian Steward 2004

Matt Waite 2005-2006

Jared Wells 2005-2006

AU 2005 Meet Summary

2004 Meet Finish/Score Athlete of the MeetCarthage No score Aaron Smith

Lewis No score Aaron Smith

Chicagoland No score Danny Mackinson

Gill Last Chance No score Michael Aguilar

Concordia Third (Four teams) Justin Harmon

Elmhurst Fifth (Five teams) Aaron Smith

Chicagoland 15th (15 teams) Michael Aguilar

Millikin 14th (14 teams) Austin Deer

North Central No score Christian Steward

Tri-State Second (Five teams) Austin Deer

Dr. Keeler No score N/A

North Central Ninth (Nine teams) Austin Deer

North Central No score N/ALast Chance

2005 Meet Finish/Score Athlete of the MeetLewis No Score Travis Quigley

Augustana No Score Nick Aloisio

Chicagoland No Score Eric Scott

UW Whitewater No Score Mark Heggen/Keith Phelan

Gill’s Athletics No Score Eric Scott

Rhodes College 6th (11 teams) Mark Heggen

Elmhurst College 8th (9 teams) David Mathew

Chicagoland 13th(16 teams) Matt Waite/Justin Harmon

Elmhurst College 4th ( 21 teams) Michael Jochum

North Central No Score Mark Heggen

Concordia University 4th (7 teams) Keith Phelan/ Austin Deer

NIIC/LMC Invitational 1st (10 teams) Mark Heggen/Austin Deer


AU Directory AU Administration

(All phone numbers have a 630 area code)

Sport/Department Coach/Contact PhoneDirector of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111Athletics Business

Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114Asst. Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-6173Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515Basketball (Men) James Lancaster 844-5144Basketball (Women) Michelle Roof 844-5112Cross Country and

Track and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573Events/Equipment

Manager Jason Smith 844-6891Football Rich Duncan 844-5115Golf (Men) John Donofrio 844-3855Golf (Women) Chad Johansen 844-3849Soccer (Men) Pete Watkins 844-5268Soccer (Women) Kanute Drugan 844-4207Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575Tennis(Men and Women) Paul Heinkel 844-5152Volleyball Jerry Angle 844-5261

Other Important NumbersAdmission 844-5533Alumni Office 844-5486Physical Education Office 844-6181Campus Safety 844-5450Training Room 844-4891University Communications 844-5481Wellness Center 844-5434

Brian KipleySports Information

Director

Rebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her sixth year as AuroraUniversity President, Rebecca Sherrick is a true Spartan booster and often attendsathletic events. She earned her B.A. fromIllinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D.from Northwestern University.

Andrew ManionProvostPreviously Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, AndrewManion earned his B.A. from St. NorbertCollege and his Ph.D. in experimentalpsychology from Adelphi University.

Michael MoserVice President for Student LifeMichael Moser assumed the duties of VicePresident for Student Life in March 2004.He has a B.A. from North Central Collegeand a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsMark Walsh was named Director ofAthletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh wasAU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992-2002and Assistant Coach from 1987-1992.Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIICConference Championships and nine

NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85(.790) win-loss record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was part of the coaching staff that reinstated football after it had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’sand master’s degrees from Aurora University.

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Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small town of Mendota, Ill. Though established initially to prepare graduatesfor ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to anew campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With thischange came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institutionwas rechristened Aurora University.

In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when thetwo institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for amerger eight years later.

Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seekingstudents a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. AU offers its under-graduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Studentsparticipate in more than 40 musical, literary, religious, social and service organi-zations and play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields 18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winningtradition with 37 conference titles in recent years and 32 regular appearances innational tournaments.

The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbingwall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activ-ities room, classroom and coaches’ offices.

At AU, we believe that the educational needs of students are served bestthrough the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of like vision,mission and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of thecommunities around our campus. For example, our innovative partnership with the West Aurora School District is recognized nationally as a model foreducational reform. New this year is AU’s $14 million Institute for Collaborationthat houses this growing collaboration and the students and faculty it nurtures.Our George Williams College at Williams Bay, WI, also is the scene for importantcollaborative efforts. Last year, the residential, conference and academic facility,developed in partnership with Children’s Oncology Services Inc., opened. In theyears ahead, the new building will serve as the home to the One Step At A TimeCamp for children with cancer and the university’s rapidly growing academicprogram.

Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicagoand at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It isaccessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.

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INDOOR SEASON

Date/Day Meet Location Time

Sat. Jan. 28 Whitewater Invitational Whitewater, WI 10:00 a.m.

Sat. Feb. 11 Lewis Invitational Romeoville, IL 10:00 a.m.

Sat. Feb. 18 Chicagoland Men’s Championships Chicago, IL 10:30 a.m.

Fri. Feb. 24 NIIC-LMC Invitational Kenosha, WI 4:00 p.m.

Fri. March. 3 *Gill Athletics “Last Chance” Kenosha, WI 5:00 p.m.

Fri-Sat. March. 11-12 *NCAA DIII National Championships TBA TBA

OUTDOOR SEASON

Date/Day Meet Location Time

Sat. March. 25 Rhodes College Invitational Memphis, TN 9:00 a.m.

Sat. Apr. 1 Elmhurst College Invitational Elmhurst, IL Noon

Thu/Sat. Apr. 6-8 Chicagoland Championships Naperville, IL 3:00 p.m./

10:00 a.m.

Fri. Apr. 14 Red/White Invitational Naperville, IL 1:00 p.m.

Sat. Apr. 22 Benedictine University Invitational Lisle, IL 10:00 a.m.

Sat. Apr. 26 North Central-Old Fashion Meet Naperville, IL 4:00 p.m.

Fri. May 5 NIIC Championships Lisle, IL 4:00 p.m.

Fri. May 12 Dr. Keeler Invitational Naperville, IL 3:00 p.m.

Wed. May 17 Multi-Event Meet Naperville, IL 10:00 a.m.

Thu. May 18 Multi-Event Meet Naperville, IL 10:00 a.m.

Fri. May 19 North Central College Invitational Naperville, IL 3:00 p.m.

Thur./Sat. May 25-27 NCAA Division III Lisle, IL TBA

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