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SENIOR ZACK JONES1ST TEAM ALL-LEAGUE

JUNIOR KELSEY CARMEAN

SARA LIEBLEIN2ND TEAM ALL-LEAGUE

SENIOR ERICA D’ANGELO2ND TEAM ALL-LEAGUE

SOPHOMORE PAT CASSADY

SOPHOMORE KENNY WALL2ND TEAM ALL-LEAGUE

2009 CROSS COUNTRY MEIDA AND RECRUITING GUIDE

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY2008 SUMMIT LEAGUE RUNNER-UPRANKED TOP-15 IN REGION

SOPHOMORE LIA JONES

SOPHOMORE STEVENMARCINKOWSKI SENIOR KAYLA DOAN

SENIOR JASON BIGELOW

SENIOR ROSSSOLANSKEY

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Administration/StaffTracy Huth Director of Athletics 2669Simon Dover Associate AD 4004Holly Kerstner Assistant AD 3106Joe Impellizzeri Assistant AD 3117Stacy Mosely Associate AD/SWA 4016Lainie Bisbee Asst. Athletic Trainer 3132Kate Boylan Coord. of Ticketing, 3161 Promotions and MarketingJana Carney Coord. of Busines Ops. 4668John Ciecko Asst. Athletic Trainer 3132Gina DeMartis Business Assistant 2669Tom Ford Head Athletic Trainer 3189Schenette Fowler Accounting Clerk 3192Scott MacDonald Dir. of Athletics Communications 4008Elisabeth Putnam Facility Coordinator 4050Samantha Radel Assc. Athletic Trainer 3132Sylvia Rowe Accounting Clerk 3193DeAndre Shepard Academic Advisor 3224Paul Smith Asst. Dir. of Athletics Communications 3123Robby Stewart Faculty Representative 2303Chad Thompson Coord. Annual Giving 4034Eddie Turner Equipment Manager 4012Anne Williams Compliance Coordinator 4927

Head CoachesRob Beam Volleyball 4057Brian Costello Men’s/Women’s Golf 3190Beckie Francis Women’s Basketall 4006Pete Hovland M/W Swimming and Diving 4001Greg Kampe Men’s Basketball 4005Glenn MacDonald Softball 3103John Musachio Baseball 4059Nick O’Shea Women’s Soccer 4009Jenkins Ebiware Cheer Team 3190Eric Pogue Men’s Soccer 4007Sara Porzondek Dance Team 3190Heather Redshaw Women’s Tennis 3190

Athletics DirectoryMain Numbers - 248 Area CodeUniversity Exchange 370

Table of ContentsTable of Contents/Directory ............................................. 1Quick Facts ........................................................................ 22009 Roster ........................................................................ 3Men’s Profiles ................................................................4-10Women’s Profiles ......................................................... 11-16Head Coach Paul Rice ..................................................... 17Coaching/Support Staff ................................................... 182008 Recap ...................................................................... 19Men’s History/Honor Roll ..........................................20-21Women’s History/Honor Roll ......................................... 22Records ............................................................................ 23Dr. Gary Russi, President ................................................ 24Tracy Huth, Director of Athletics .................................... 25Administration Staff ........................................................ 26Athletics Staff .................................................................. 27This is Oakland University .........................................28-33

Media Guide: The 2009 Oakland University Cross Country Media Guide was written, edited and designed by Samantha Franz. Assistance provided by the OU Athletic Communications office. Photography by Jose Juarez, Samantha Franz and The Summit League Head shots taken by Samantha Franz. Special thanks to head coach Paul Rice and the entire Oakland University athletics family and The Summit League.

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General InformationSchool: ...........................................................Oakland UniversityLocation: .............................................................Rochester, Mich.Founded: ................................................................................1957Enrollment: ........................................................................18,169Nickname: ..........................................................Golden GrizzliesColors: ..................................................................Black and GoldAffiliation: ........................................................................NCAA IConference: ..................................................The Summit LeaguePresident: ......................................................... Dr. Gary D. Russi Alma Mater: .............................................SW Oklahoma St., ‘69Director of Athletics: ..................................................Tracy Huth Alma Mater: ........................................................... Oakland, ‘85Associate AD ........................................................... Simon Dover Alma Mater: ........................................................... Oakland, ‘88Faculty Representative: ................................... Dr. Robby StewartAthletics Phone: .......................................................248-370-3190

Coaching StaffHead Coach: .................................................................. Paul Rice Alma Mater: ........................................................ Oakland, 1993 Year: .................................................................................... 13th Office Phone: ............................................................248-370-5001Assistant Coach: .....................................................John Nemens Alma Mater: ....................................................... Oakland, 1993 Year: .................................................................................... 12thAssistant Coach: .................................................... Jennifer Doba Alma Mater: ........................................ Grand Valley State, 2000 Year: .......................................................................................1st

Athletics CommunicationsCross Country Contact: ...................................... Samantha Franz Office: ....................................................................248.370.3201 Cell: .......................................................................586.219.5737 E-mail: .....................................................safranz@oakland.eduDirector of Athletics Communications: ............Scott MacDonald Office: ....................................................................248.370.4008 E-mail: ................................................macdona2@oakland.eduOffice Fax: ................................................................248.370.3138Website: ......................................................www.ougrizzlies.comMailing Address: ............................................Oakland University Athletic Media Relations Athletics Center 2200 N. Squirrel Road Rochester, MI 48309

General InformationMen’s Cross CountryLetterwinners Returning/Lost: .............................................15/3Newcomers: ................................................................................ 6Key Returners 2008 PR (8K)Brandon Griffin, Jr. ........................................................ 25:18.30

All-Summit League Second TeamZack Jones, Sr. ................................................................ 24:28.30

All-Summit League First Team, OU record holderKenny Wall, So. ............................................................... 25:22.10

All-Summit League Second TeamKey Newcomers Xavier Manalo ..................... St. Clair Shores, Mich. (Lake Shore)

Earned all-state honors his senior year, three-year letterwinnerAnthony Sterzick .....................................Alto, Mich. (Caledonia)

Two-time all-state honoree, led team to 2008 regional titleMike Walther ............................. Eastpointe, Mich. (East Detroit)

All-conference, all-county and all-region honoree

WoMen’s Cross CountryLetterwinners Returning/Lost: ............................................. 11/5Newcomers: ................................................................................ 7Key Returners 2008 PR (6K)Erica D’Angelo, Sr. .......................................................... 21:40.20

All-Summit League Second TeamLia Jones, So. ...............................................................18:45 (5K)

Ran first-place 5K mark before being sidelined to injury Sara Lieblein, Sr. ............................................................. 22:00.00

All-Summit League Second TeamKey Newcomers Kelsey Chapman ................... Waterford, Mich. (Waterford Mott)

All-league honoree, led team to back-to-back league titlesMichelle DeMuro .................... Muskegon, Mich. (Reeths-Puffer)

State qualifier, all-area honoree, four-year letterwinner Autumn Sagal Cleverley ......New Baltimore, Mich. (Anchor Bay)

Earned all-league and all-county honors, four-year letterwinner

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2009 ROSTER

Name Ht. Cl. Hometown (High School/Prev. School) Justin Battle 5-7 Junior Beverly Hills, Mich. (Groves)Jordan Bauss 6-0 Sophomore Sterling Heights, Mich. (Henry Ford II) Jason Bigelow 5-10 Senior (RS) Clio, Mich. (Clio)Jeff Bonzheim 5-9 Junior Jenison, Mich. (Jenison)Brian Buntman 5-6 Senior Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port) Pat Cassady 5-5 Sophomore Flushing, Mich. (Flushing)Kevin Cataldo 5-10 Junior (RS) Traverse City, Mich. (Suttons Bay)Brian Cirakowski 5-7 Junior Sterling Heights, Mich. (Henry Ford II)Mike Craze 5-10 Senior (RS) Troy, Mich. (Troy)Brockton Feltman 5-9 Freshman Ithaca, Mich. (Grand Ledge)Mike Flemming 5-9 Senior Mt. Clemens, Mich. (Mt. Clemens)Tom Gienapp 5-9 Junior Brighton, Mich. (Brighton) Brandon Griffin 5-7 Junior Erie, Mich. (Erie-Mason)Zack Jones 5-7 Senior Tustin, Mich. (Pine River)Xavier Manalo 5-4 Freshman St. Clair Shores, Mich. (Lake Shore)Steven Marcinkowski 5-8 Sophomore Howell, Mich. (Howell) Eric Nowicki 5-6 Junior Chesterfield, Mich. (L’Anse Creuse North/MCC)Joe Osentoski 5-9 Junior Temperance, Mich. (Bedford)Philip Palomino 5-9 Freshman West Plains, Mo. (West Plains) John Petricevic 6-0 Junior Freeland, Mich. (Freeland)Pat Sarver 5-10 Senior Chesterfield, Mich. (L’Anse Creuse North)Tony Schafer -- Freshman Grand Rapids, Mich. (Grand Rapids West Catholic)Ross Solanskey 5-9 Senior Berkley, Mich. (Berkley)Anthony Sterzick 6-1 Freshman Alto, Mich. (Caledonia) Kenny Wall 5-5 Sophomore Flushing, Mich. (Flushing) Mike Walther 5-6 Freshman Eastpointe, Mich. (East Detroit)

Men’s Roster

Women’s RosterName Ht. Cl. Hometown (High School/Prev. School) Melissa Battaglini 5-3 Sophomore Rochester, Mich. (Avondale)Kelsey Carmean 5-6 Junior Ortonville, Mich. (Ortonville-Brandon) Kelsey Chapman 5-7 Freshman Waterford, Mich. (Waterford Mott)Natalie Cook 5-7 Senior Goodrich, Mich. (Goodrich/Oakland CC)Erica D’Angelo 5-7 Senior Clinton Township, Mich. (Chippewa Valley) Michelle DeMuro 5-7 Freshman Muskegon, Mich. (Reeths-Puffer)Anna Dinverno 5-4 Freshman Troy, Mich. (Troy)Kayla Doan 5-4 Senior Ortonville, Mich. (Ortonville-Brandon)Lia Jones 5-5 Sophomore Tustin, Mich. (Pine River)Liz Jones 5-4 Junior Waterford, Mich. (Waterford Mott)Claire Leigh-Monstevens -- Junior Rochester, Mich. (Adams)Sara Lieblein 5-9 Senior Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion)Megan McCoy 5-9 Freshman Ortonville, Mich. (Ortonville-Brandon)Jennifer Richardson 5-0 Freshman Royal Oak, Mich. (Royal Oak)Jami Rodes 5-8 Sophomore Traverse City, Mich. (Lahser)Autumn Sagal Cleverley 5-6 Freshman New Baltimore, Mich. (Anchor Bay)Hannah Scherer 5-7 Freshman Ortonville, Mich. (Ortonville-Brandon)Kelly Stumpmier 5-5 Sophomore Carleton, Mich. (Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central)Sarah Thompson 5-2 Junior Tustin, Mich. (Pine River)

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in two meets for the Golden Grizzlies.High School: ^ Graduated from Wylie E. Groves High School in June 2007 ^ Three-time letterwinner in cross country for coach Dan Inloes ^ Team captain as a senior and voted team’s most valuable run-ner junior and senior years ^ Voted most improved runner as a junior^ All-league senior season ... ran fastest 5K time of 16:36 as a senior ^ Also lettered three times in track, earning all-county acco-lades in the two mile as a seniorAcademic Achievements:^ Member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Parents: Sally and David BattleMajor:Computer Engineering

justinBATTLEJunior

5-7Beverly Hills, Mich.

Groves

Battle’s Career Top Times6K 20:01

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three races for the Golden Grizzlies.High School: ^ A four-year letterwinner in cross country ^ Earned all-state honors in 2007 as a senior ^ Also collected first team all-county and first team all-region honors^ Earned MVP accolades ^ Also competed in AAU, where he earned first team honors and was a member of the 2007 Macomb County X-Men team as a senior ^ Also earned three letters in track and field, where he was awarded MVP honors and all-state accolades in the one-mile run with a time on 4:36 as a sophomore.Academic Achievements:^ Member of the French club and SADD.Personal: Full Name:Jordan Lawrence BaussBirthdate:November 14, 1989Parents:Mike and Kathy BaussBrothers/Sisters: Josh, Ann, HannahMajor:English

jordanBAUSSSophomore

6-0Sterling Heights, Mich.

Henry Ford II

Battle’s Career Top Times

Bauss’ Top Times 6K 20:238K 27:01

2008 Cross Country:^ Was redshirted and did not compete for the Golden Grizzlies.High School:^ Lettered his senior season under coaches Jason Jaloszynski and Tim Hobson ^ Captained the Mustangs cross country squad his senior and junior seasons ^ Was a state qualifier and was also named second team all-confer-ence and all-county his senior season ^ Also lettered in track all four years, and soccer as a sophomore and junior^ All-state and first team all-conference during his senior track season.Personal: Parents:Sandra and Dennis BigelowMajor:Electrical Engineering.

jasonBIGELOWRedshirted Senior

5-10Clio, Mich.

Clio

Bigelow’s Top Times 8K 26:09.65

2008 Cross Country:^ Competed in two meets for the Golden Grizzlies.High School:^ Four-year letterwinner in cross country for coach Derek Vrug-gink ^ Helped guide his team to a regional championship his sopho-more season ^ Three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-area and all-state runner ^ Conference champion in 2005 and regional champion in 2006 ^ Two-time academic all-state selection^ Also a four-time letterwinner in trackPersonal: Parents:Nancy and Curt BonzheimMajor:Undecided

jeffBONZHEIMJunior

5-9Jenison, Mich.

Jenison

Bonzheim’s Top Times

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Ran in three races for the Golden Grizzlies.High School:^ Four-year letterwinner in cross country under coach Mike Jame-son and served ascaptain of the team as a junior and senior^ First team all-area and all-conference as a senior^ Helped his team to an eighth-place finish at the state meet in the school’s first-ever appearance^ Also lettered four times in trackAcademic Achievements:^ Varsity math team as a senior ^ Honor roll student and National Honor Society memberPersonal:Parents: Kendra and Don Buntman^His father ran cross country and track at Wisconsin-Stevens Point where his mother was a volleyball player, where both earned All-American honors

brianBUNTMANSenior

5-6Green Bay. Wis.

Bay Port

Buntman’s Top Times 6K 22:018K 28:56

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished fourth overall in his OU debut at the Golden Grizzly Open Aug. 30 with a time of 19:14 in the 6K^ Finished in 12th place out of 141 runners with a four-time time of 20:45 at the Tommy Titan Invitation Sept. 6 and was the second Golden Grizzly to finish ^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1), where they finished just six points shy of champion Southern Utah^ Missed being named an all-league second team selection by one position when he finished 15th at the Summit League Champion-ship with an 8K time of 25:26.1.High School: ^ Three-year letterwinner under coach George Hackney and served as captain for two years ^ Helped his team to the conference championship in 2006 and 2007 as a junior and senior ^ Was the conference individual champion in 2006 as a juniorAlso earned three letters in track, where he also served as captain for two years ^ Was the conference champion in the 1600-meter run in 2007 and 2008 as a junior and senior and the 3200-meter run as a senior.

patCASSADYSophomore

5-5Flushing, Mich.

Flushing

Cassady’s Top Times 6K (CC) 19:148K (CC) 25:26.21

Personal: Full Name:Patrick Joseph CassadyBirthdate:July 21, 1990Parents:Timothy and Teresa CassadBrothers/Sisters:Erin, Cara, Mary, Brigid and Maggie, MichaelMajor:Undecided

2008 Cross Country: ^ Ran in two meets for the Golden GrizzliesHigh School:^ Ran one year of cross country for coach Cody Inglis ^ All-state selection and team captain as a senior ^ Ran track for two seasons, captaining the squad as a senior ^ Also a four-year letterwinner in soccer, where he was all-league and all-district selection in soccer his senior year^ Captain of the soccer team as a junior and senior.Personal:Parents: Dolly and Pete CataldoMajor:Health Sciences

kevinCATALDORedshirted Junior

5-10Traverse City, Mich.

Suttons Bay

Cataldo’s Top Times 6K 20:18

High School: ^ Earned four letters in cross country and track and field at Henry Ford II High School, serving as captain for one year ^ Garnered all-conference accolades in track and field all four years and for three years in cross country ^ Also earned two letters in swimmingAcademic Achievements:^ An honor roll student and member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Full Name: Brian Michael CiarkowskiBirthdate:November 7, 1988Parents: Michael and Jane CiarkowskiBrothers/Sisters: Heather (24)Major:Undecided

brianCIRAKOWSKIJunior

5-7Sterling Heights, Mich.

Henry Ford II

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1), where they finished just six points shy of champion Southern Utah^ Finished in 22nd at the Summit League Championship, where he ran a career-best time in the 8K with a time of 25:48.1.High School:^ Four-year letterwinner in cross country and track for coach Harold Arft ^ Four-time all-conference and three-time all-county selection in cross country ^ All-state as a senior and all-American as a sophomore ^ Four-time all-conference and three-time all-county in trackPersonal: Parents:Thelma and Glenn CrazeBrothers/Sisters: Kelly^Sister Kelly ran cross country for the Golden Grizzlies in 2004Major:Psychology

mikeCRAZERedshirted Senior

5-10Troy, Mich.

Troy

Craze’s Top Times 6K 20:08 8K 25:48.1 10K 33:43.5

High School ^ A four-year letterwinner who served as team captain his senior year. ^ Named team MVP^ Also earned four letters in track and field, where he also earned MVP honorsAcademic Achievements ^A member of the National Honor Society ^ Graduated in the top five of his classPersonal Full Name: Brockton Chandler Feltman Birthdate: January 27, 1991 Parents: Troy and Lori Feltman Brothers/Sisters: Ashton (15)Intended Major Undecided

brocktonFELTMANFreshman

5-9Ithaca, Mich. Grand Ledge

High School: ^ A four-year letter-winner at Mount Clemens High School and served as team captain for two years ^ Earned all-county honors in as a junior and senior in the 1600 ^ Also earned three letters in soccer and was named team MVP his senior yearAcademic Achievements:^ A member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Full Name: Michael John FlemmingBirthdate: April 1, 1987Parents: George and Susan FlemmingBrothers/Sisters: Matt (23), Marty (18) and Becky (19)Major:Marketing

michaelFLEMMINGSenior

5-9Mt. Clemens, Mich.

Mt. Clemens

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three races for the Golden Grizzlies.High School: ^ Four-year letterwinner in cross country for coach Robert Ritsema and was team captain as a senior ^ First-team All-KVC and second-team all-county as a junior^ Also lettered four times in track, serving as team captain senior yearPersonal: Parents:Mary Elizabeth and Richard GienappOther Relatives in Athletics:His cousin Abby Gienapp played soccer at Grand Valley State (2000-04)Major:Business

tomGIENAPPJunior

5-9Brighton, Mich.

Brighton

Gienapp’s Top Times 6K 21:27 8K 28:38

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished sixth overall at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a time of 19:23 in the 6K ^ Finished in 21st out of 141 runners at the Tommy Titan Invi-tational with a four-mile time of 20:58 ^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1), where they finished just six points shy of champion Southern Utah^ Crossed the finish line in 12th overall at the Summit League Championship with an 8K time of 25:18.3 ^ His performance at the conference meet earned him an all-league second team selection.High School: ^Three-year letterwinner in cross country for coach Justin Keyes and served as team captain as a senior^ Helped guide the Eagles to the state championship ^ Finished fourth at the state meet with a 5K time of 15:49.4 ^ Three-time all-leaage and all-region selection ^ Earned all-state accolades twice ^ Also ran track and wrestled at Mason, lettering three times in each sport ^ Part of Mason’s all-state 4x800 meter relay as a senior.Personal:Parents:Sharon and Edward GriffinMajor:Undecided

brandonGRIFFINRedshirted Junior

5-7Erie, Mich. Erie-Mason

Griffin’s Top Times 6K 19:23 8K 25:18.30 10K 34:11.80

zackJONESSenior

5-7Tustin, Mich.

Pine River

2008 Cross Country: ^ Had a very strong performance for the Golden Grizzlies in the 2008 season ^ Finished second overall at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 6K time of 18:52 ^ Earned a first-place finish at the Tommy Titan Invitational (Sept. 6) with a record-breaking time of 19:59 in the four-mile race^ His finish marked only the third time in the meet’s 22-year his-tory where someone had finished the race in under 20 minutes ^ His performance earned him Summit League Cross Country Athlete of the Week accolades for the week of Sept. 9

^ Finished in second-place overall at the Notre Dame Invitation-al (Oct. 3) with a time of 24:54 in the five-mile race ^ Was the first OU runner to finish at the Pre-Nationals Meet (Oct. 18) by crossing the line in 74th with an 8,000 meter time of 24:41.3 against some of the toughest competition in the country ^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship, where they finished just six points shy of cham-pion Southern Utah^ Finished third overall at the Summit League Championship with an 8K time of 24:28.3, breaking his own school record in the event.His performance earned him an all-league first team selection ^ Finished in the top-50 at the Great Lakes Regional Champion-ship with a 10K time of 32:31.1, good for 48th place.High School: ^ Four-time varsity letterwinner in cross country for coaches Cecil Burch and Eric Gebhard ^ All-conference and all-state his final three seasons ^ Finished in the top-10 in Division III at the state meet twice ^ Best 5K time of 15:54 set as a senior ^ Also lettered in track and wrestling ^ Earned all-state in trackAcademic Achievements: ^ Class Valedictorian ^ Member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Parents: Son of Kay and Tim Jones ^ His father and mother were both collegiate athletes at North-ern Michigan ... father was a wrestler, his mother a swimmer ^ Brothers/Sisters: Lia and Luuke^ Younger sister, Lia, is a sophomore at Oakland and is a mem-ber of the cross countryand track teamsMajor:Linguistics

Jones’ Top Times 6K 18:52 8K 24:28.30 10K 32:31.10

xavierMANALOFreshman

5-4St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Lake Shore

High School ^ A three-year letterwinner and served as team captain for one season ^ Earned all-state honors as a senior ^ Also earned four letters in track and field and wrestling, where he also earned all-state accoladesAcademic Achievements ^Served as a student mentor senior yearPersonal Full Name: Xavier-Allen McCoy Manalo Birthdate: April 28, 1991 Parent: Trinidad ManaloIntended Major Physical Therapy

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finshed in 12th place overall at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 6K time of 19:57 ^ Earned a top-40 finish at the Tommy Titan Invitational (Sept. 6) with a four-mile time of 21:30 outof 141 runners ^ Was the second Golden Grizzly to cross the finish line at the Notre Dame Invitional, finishing the five-mile race in 38th with a time of 25:52 ^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1), where they finished just six points shy of champion Southern Utah^ Finished the Summit League Championship in 19th place with an 8K time of 25:34.8, acareer-high as a Golden Grizzly.High School: ^ Four-year letterwinner under coach Paul Webster and served as captain for one year ^ Also earned four letters in track field, where he also served as captain for one year ^ Earned all-state honors in the two-mile run in 2008 as a senior ^ Was also the regional and conference champion in the two-mile run in 2007 and 2008, respectively, as a junior and senior.Personal: Full Name:Steven James MarcinkowskiBirthdate:February 20, 1990Parents:James and Nancy MarcinkowskiBrothers/Sisters:Kelly, Brian and Jonathon^ Brother, Brian, is currently a senior at Oakland and is a member of the track and field teamMajor:Business

stevenMARCINKOWSKISophomore

5-8Howell, Mich.

Howell

Marcinkowski’s Top Times 6K 19:57 8K 25:34.8010K 34:07.20

ericNOWICKIJunior

5-6Chesterfield, Mich.

L’Anse Cruese North/MCC

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished in 27th at the Tommy Titan Invitational (Sept. 6) out of 141 runners with a four-mile time of 21:14 and was the fifth OU runner to finish the race.High School: ^ Three-year letterwinner for coach Jason Hubbard

^ Helped his team win conference, regional and conference championship titles during his tenure ^ Also earned all-league and all county honors, as well as quali-fying for state titles ^ Also earned four letters in wrestling and track and field ^ Assisted his team in winning league and district champion-ship titles ^ Was named all-league three times in wrestling and was a three-time regional qualifierAcademic Achievements:^ Was a member of student council.Personal: Full Name:Eric Grant NowickiBirthdate:May 3, 1987Parents:Norm and Inez NowickiBrothers/Sisters: Danielle, AnthonyMajor:Business

Nowicki’s Top Times 6K 19:44

joeOSENTOSKIJunior

--Temperance, Mich.

Beford

High School: ^ Lettered at Temperance-Bedford… His mark in the mile run at the state meet as a senior was ranked ninth in the state^ Earned all-state academic honors in 2006^ Also lettered in cross country, where he earned all-state ac-colades in 2006Academic Achievements: Graduated magna cum laude.Personal: Full Name: Joseph Charles OstentoskiBirthdate: October 16, 1989Parents: Rob and Traci OsentoskiBrothers/Sisters: Justin (20), Kristi (18) and Kourtney (14)Major:Business

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High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Joe Bill Dixon ^ Led his team to the 2008 state championship ^ Also earned four letters in track and field ^ Ran a leg on the state champion 4x800 relay team in 2008Personal Full Name: Philip Aston Palomono Birthdate: March 31, 1991 Parent: Elizabeth PalominoBrothers/Sisters: Mario Palomino (22) Other Relatives in Athletics: Cousins Jim, Ellen and Beth Suroweic all swam for Oakland UniversityIntended Major Undecided

philipPALOMINOFreshman

5-9West Plains, Mo.

West Plains

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Ran a season-best 8K time at the Michigan Intercollegiate (Oct. 10) at 28:38.High School: ^ Four-year letterwinner in cross country for coach Jason Robin-son and served as team captain as a junior and senior ^ Helped the Falcons to a 14th place finish at the state meet as a senior^ Also earned four letters in track at Freeland, serving as captain of the track team junior and senior years ^ All-state with the 3,200 relay in 2006 and 2007Academic Achievements:Member of Michigan ScholarsPersonal: Parents: Janet Petricevic and John Perez, Jr.Major:Physical Therapy.

johnPETRICEVICFreshman

5-9West Plains, Mo.

West Plains

Petricevic’s Top Times6K 20:49 8K 28:38

patSARVERSenior

5-10Chesterfield, Mich.

L’Anse Cruese North

High School: ^ Earned four letters in track at L’anse Creuse North High School ^ Also earned four letters in cross country^ Was a three-time All-Tri Valley Conference selection and was selected two-time all-county.Personal: Parents:Catherine and Larry Sarver^His mom played softball at Michigan StateMajor:Journalism

tonySCHAFERFreshman

5-6Grand Rapids, Mich.

Grand Rapids W. Catholic

High School^ Earned two letters in cross country and served as team captain for one season.^ Received all-state, all-district and all-area honors^ Named the state champion in cross country.^ Also earned two letters in track and field, where he also earned all-state, all-district and all-area honors^ Was the state champion in the two-mile in indoor track with a time of 9:22.29.Personal^ Full Name: Antonio Allen Schafer^ Birthdate: May 27, 1991^ Parents: Randy and Debbie Mesery^ Brothers/Sisters: Missy (31), Mike (25), Hannah (8)Intended MajorPhysical Therapy

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High School:^ Lettered twice in cross country for coach Paul Yowchuang ^ Team captain as a senior ^ Undefeated in the league as a senior ... ^ League champion and MVP, as well as an all-state honoree ^ Finished 19th at the state ^ Also lettered four times in track^ Twice qualified for the state meet as a 3200-meter runner ^ All-state as a senior with a seventh-place finish in the two-mileAcademic Achievements:^ A member of the DECA Club.Personal: ^ Parents: Joy and Gary SolanskeyMajor:Engineering Chemistry.

rossSOLANSLEYSenior

5-9Berkley, Mich.

Berkley

Solanskey’s Top Times 8K 24:58.0010K 33:27.69

High School ^ A two-year letterwinner under head coach Ben Thompson ^ Led his team to the 2008 regional championship ^ Earned all-state honors as a junior and senior ^ Also earned four letters in track and field, where he took part in the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Track and Field Championship in 2006Personal Full Name: Anthony James Sterzick Birthdate: May 11, 1991 Parents: Steve and Karen Sterzick Brothers/Sisters: Kimberly Sterzick (14)Intended Major Computer Science

anthonySTERZICKFreshman

6-1Alto, Mich. Caledonia

^ Had a third-place finish at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 6K time of 19:09 ^ Finished 14th out of 141 runners at the Tommy Titan Invita^ Helped Oakland to a second-place finish at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1), where they finished just six points shy of champion Southern Utah^ Finished in 14th place at the Summit League Championship ^ Was an all-league second-team selection.High School: ^ Four-year letterwinner under coach George Hackney, where he served as captain for one year ^ Helped his team to two conference and county championships ^ Earned all-state accolades in 2007 as a senior ^ Was named conference and county champion during his high school career ^ Also lettered in track and field, where he served as captain for one year ^ Held individual conference and regional championship titles in the 3200-meter run^ Earned all-state honors in the 3200 as a junior ^ Ran a leg of the school record 4x800 relay, with a time of 8:03.3 ^ Named team MVP of cross country and track teamsAcademic Achievements:^ A member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Full Name: Kenneth Michael WallBirthdate: September 9, 1989Parents: Brian and Theresa WallBrothers/Sisters: LiaMajor:Physical Therapy

kennyWALLSophomore

5-5Flushing, Mich.

Flushing

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies^ Had a third-place finish at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 6K time of 19:09

Wall’s Top Times 6K 19:098K 25:22.1010K 34:28.20

High School ^ A three-year letterwinner under head coach Norm Petersimes and served as team captain for two seasons ^ Earned all-conference, all-county and all-region honors and was named team MVP as a senior ^ Also earned four letters in track and field and earned all-confer-ence and all-county honors ^ Was the individual champion in the mile run at the conference championship in 2008Academic Achievements^ An honor roll studentPersonal Full Name: Michael Benjamin Walther Birthdate: May 1, 1991 Parent: Steven Walther Brothers/Sisters: Steve Walther (30), Bill Walther (27)Intended Major Undecided

mikeWALHTERFreshman

5-6Eastpointe, Mich.

East Detroit

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2008 Cross Country^ Competed in three meets for the Golden Grizzlies.High School: ^ Two-year letter winner under coach John Stewart and served one year as captain ^ Helped her team to the league championship in 2007 and 2008 as a junior and senior ^ Earned all league honors as a senior^ Also earned four letters in track and field and served as captain one year.Academic Achievements:^An honor roll student all four years and a member of the Na-tional Honor SocietyPersonal: Full Name:Melissa Ann BattaglinBirthdate:November 5, 1989Parents:Mauro and Lucia BattagliniBrothers/Sisters:NancyIntended Major:Health Sciences

melissaBATTAGLINISophomore

5-3Rochester, Mich.

Avondale

Battaglini’s Top Times 5K 23:37

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies^ Finished the Tommy Titan Invitational (Sept. 6) in 36th place out of 128 runners with a5K time of 19:34 ^ Ran a season-best 6K at the Summt League Championship (Nov. 1) with a 6K time of 23:13.1, good for a 41st place finish.High School: ^ Earned four letters in cross-country at Ortonville-Brandon High School.^ Was team captain as a senior ^ Made the All-Flint Metro League first team all four seasons ^ Was three-time first team all-region and two-time team MVP honoree ^ Was academic all-state as a sophomore ^ Helped lead the Blackhawks to an eighth place finish at state as a junior and 14th place finish as a senior ^ Placed 35th overall at state with a 5K time of 19:21.0^ Also lettered twice in track.Personal: Parents:Linda and Terry Carmean^Mother ran cross country while in collegeMajor:Exercise Science.

kelseyCARMEANJunior

5-6Ortonville, Mich.

Ortonville-Brandon

Carmean’s Top Times 5K 19:346K 23:13.10

kelseyCHAPMANFreshman

5-7Waterford, Mich. Waterford Mott

High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Amy Coughlin and served as team captain for two years ^ Led her team to the league championship in 2006 and 2007, where she also earned all-league honors ^ Also earned four letters in track and field and served as team captain for one season ^ Led her team to league championships in 2007 and 2008 and ran a leg on the 4x800 relay team that competed at the state meet ^ Earned all-state, all-league, all-county and all-district honors during her tenureAcademic Achievements ^A member of the National Honor SocietyPersonal Full Name: Kelsey Elizabeth Chapman Birthdate: October 19, 1991 Parents: Gregory and Margaret Chapman Brothers/Sisters: Bradley (17)Intended Major Nursing

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At Oakland Community College: ^ Participated in cross country and track for two years ^ Helped her team to a NJCAA Division I 13th national ranking in 2006 and 14th in 2007 ^ Earned All-American Academic honors in track in 2006 and for cross country in 2007.High School: ^ Earned two letters for coaches Jenny Sweet and John Shaw ^ Also lettered three times in cross country, where she helped her team to three state championships as a sophomore, junior and senior, including a top-seven ranking in 2003 ^ Earned all-league honors in 2003 and qualified for the state championship meet ^ Also earned four letters in soccer, two in tennis and one in power-lifitng Academic Achievements:^ A member of the National Honor Society and served as secre-tary for two years ^ Earned the Michigan Tech. Society of Women Engineers’ Math and Science Award as a senior ^ She also recieved the only Principal’s Award as a senior.^ Served as class president her senior yearPersonal: Full Name:Natalie Elizabeth CookBirthdate:April 20, 1988Parents:Robert and Gail CookBrothers/Sisters:Jaclyn (25) and Katelyn (18)Major:Biology

natalieCOOKSenior

5-7Goodrich, Mich.

Goodrich/Oakland CC

ericaD’ANGELOSenior

5-7Clinton Township, Mich.

Chippewa Valley

2008 Cross Country: ^ Was consistently one of the top performers for the Golden Griz-zlies this season ^ Finished in second-place at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 5K time of 19:13 ^ Finished in 34th at the Notre Dame Invitational with a season-best5K time of 18:27 ^ Finished 8th overall at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1) witha 6K time of 21:40.2 and was the first Golden Grizzly to cross the finishline ^ Her season-best performance in that 6K earned her an all-league second team selection.High School: ^ Earned four letters in cross-country at Chippewa Valley High School and served as team captain as a junior and senior

^Earned all-state honors all four years ^ Finished ninth at the stae meet as a freshman and junior ^ Macomb County champion as a junior ^Also lettered four times in track ^ School record holder at 1600 and 3200 meters.Personal: Parents:Kathryn and James D’AngeloMajor: Human Resource Development.

D’Angelo’s Top Times 5K 19:136K 21:40.20

michelleDeMUROFreshman

5-7Muskegon, Mich.

Reeths-Puffer

High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Mike Smith and served two seasons as team captain ^ Led her team to the city and conference championships in 2005 and once again to the conference title in 2008 ^ Earned all-area honors all four years and was also a state qualifier every season ^ Also earned four letters in track, where she served as team captain for three seasons ^ Led her team to three straight city titles in 2006-08, as well as a conference championship in 2006 ^ Earned all-area honors all four years and was a state qualifier for two yearsAcademic Achievements ^A member of the National Honor Society and the National Honor Arts Society ^ Served as a member of the student advisory board for the MHSAAPersonal Full Name: Michelle Marie DeMuro Birthdate: September 8, 1990 Parents: Robert and Sherri DeMuro Brothers/Sisters: Megan (17), Rachel (12)Intended MajorUndecided

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High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Matt Richardson and served as team captain for one season ^ Led her team to a league championship during her tenure ^ Competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championship in the Midwest regional for two years ^ Also earned four letters in track and field and served as team captain senior year ^ Earned all-area honors in the 4x100 and 4x100 relaysAcademic Achievements ^A member of the National Honor SocietyPersonal Full Name: Anna Underhill Dinverno Birthdate: March 30, 1991 Parents: Christopher and Diana Dinverno Brothers/Sisters: Julia (16)Intended Major Psychology

annaDINVERNOFreshman

5-4Troy, Mich.

Troy

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished 12th at the Golden Grizzly Open with a 5K time of 20:14 ^ Ran a season-best 6K timeat the Summit League Championship (Nov.) with a time of 23:35.5.High School: ^ Earned three letters in cross-country at Ortonville-Brandon High School ^ Selected team captain as a junior and senior ^Three-time All-Flint Metro League and all-region runner and twice named the team’s MVP ^ Earned four letters in trackAcademic Achievements:^ Member of the National Honor Society.Personal: Parents: Theresa and Robert DoanMajor:Health Sciences

kaylaDOANSenior

5-4Ortonville, Mich.

Ortonville-Brandon

Doan’s Top Times 5K 20:146K 22:41.90

liaJONESSophomore

5-5Tustin, Mich.

Pine River

2008 Cross Country: ^ Finished in first-place at the Golden Grizzly Invitational with a 5K time of 18:45 ^ Season was cut short due to injury.High School: ^ Four-year letterwinner under coach Cecil Burch and served three years as team captain ^ Helped her team to division runners-up in 2006 and 2007 as a sophomore and junior ^ Earned all-state honors in 2006 and 2007 as a sophomore and junior ^ Also collected all-conference accolades three times ^ Was a member of Team Michigan for the Mid-East Meet of Champions in 2007 as a junior ^ Holds the school record in the 5K with a time of 18:29 ^ Also earned four letters in track and field, where she served as captain for two years ^ Ran a leg of the state champion 4x800 relay all four years ^ Earned all-state honors in the 1600 run and 3200 run in 2007 and 2008 as a junior and senior ^ Holds the school records in the 1600 run, 3200 run and 4x800 relay with times of 5:12, 11:18 and 9:26, respectivelyAcademic Achievements:^ Graduated as valedictorian of her class and a three-year mem-ber of the National Honor Society ^ Also served on student council and was class president her senior year.Personal: Full Name:Lia Mae JonesBirthdate: January 25, 1990Parents:Tim and Kay JonesBrothers/Sisters:Zack and Luke^Older brother Zack is a senior at Oakland University and also runs on the track and cross country teamsMajor:Undecided

Jones’ Top Times 5K 18:45

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Ran in two meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Ran a season-best 5K at the Tommy Titan Invitational (Sept. 6) with a time of 20:31.High School: ^ Earned four letters in cross-country at Waterford Mott High School ^ Selected team captain in cross country and track as a junior and senior ^ Qualified for the state meet as a senior ^ Three-time all-league honoree ^ Helped her team win the Oakland Mega Championship as a senior ^ Recipient of the NIAAA Scholar Athlete award.Personal: Parents:Ann Marie and Brian JonesMajor: Physical Therapy.

lizJONESJunior

5-4Waterford, Mich. Waterford Mott

Jones’ Top Times 5K 19:38.506K 23:45.87

High School: ^ A three-year letterwinner under head coach Budd Cicciarelli and served as team captain for two years ^ Helped her team to the state championship as a senior ^ Earned the Coaches Award as a senior ^ Also earned two letters in cross country, where she also served as captain for two years.Personal: Full Name:Claire Sigourney Leigh-MonstevensBirthdate:June 10, 1989Parents:Keith and Teresa Leigh-MonstevensBrothers/Sisters:Andrew (18) and Phillip (13)Major:Business

claireLEIGH-MONSTEVENSJunior

5-5Rochester, Mich.

Adams

saraLIEBLEINSenior

5-9Lake Orion, Mich.

Lake Orion

2008 Cross Country: ^ Ran in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Notched a top-10 finish at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 5K time of 20:09, good for ninth-place ^ Ran a season-best 5K at the Notre Dame Invitational (Oct. 3) with a time of 18:37, earning her atop-50 finish out of 198 runners ^ Finished 13th overall at the Summit League Championship with a 6K time of 22:00.00, a new career-best^ Her performance earned her an all-league second team selec-tion.High School:^ Lettered all four years in cross country and track for coach Debbie Sherman ^ Cross country and track team captain as a senior ^ Earned all-state, all-region, all-league and all-county honors in cross country as a seniorPersonal: Full Name:Sara Margaret LiebleinBirthdate:April 27, 1988Parents: Rick and Amy Lieblein.

Lieblein’s Top Times 5K 19:38.506K 23:45.87

meganMcCOYFreshman

5-9Ortonville, Mich.

Ortoville-Brandon

High School ^ Earned one letter in cross country ^ Also earned four letters in track and field, where she led her team to three straight league championships in 2006-08 ^ Awarded the Black Hawk award in track and field and the most improved award for cross countryPersonal Full Name: Megan Marie McCoy Birthdate: February 27, 1991 Parents: Tim McCoy and Cyndi Livingstone ^ Mother competed in track and field for two seasons at Cen-tral Michigan University Brothers/Sisters: Kaiti (21), James (19), Anna (16), Alora (13)Intended Major Business

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High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Clyde Ewell and served as team captain for one season ^ Earned team MVP honors in 2007 and 2008 ^ Also earned four letters in track and field and served as team captain for one season ^ Was named team MVP as a seniorAcademic Achievements ^ A member of the National Honor Society ^ Graduated Magana cum laude and Phi Beta KappaPersonal Full Name: Jennifer Lourdes Richardson Birthdate: July 25, 1991 Parents: Richard and Ellaine RichardsonIntended Major Health Sciences

jenniferRICHARDSONFreshman

5-0Royal Oak, Mich.

Royal Oak

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in five meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished in 11th at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 5K time of 20:10 ^ Later on, set a new season-best in the 5K at the Notre Dame Invitational (Oct. 3) with a time of 19:10, shaving a whole minute off her Oakland debut.High School: ^ Two-year letterwinner under coach Nick Stration ^ Helped her team to the county and regional championships in 2007 as a senior ^ Also assisted her team in taking the championship title at the Spartan Invitational in 2007 as a senior ^ Earned all-region honors in 2006 and 2007 as a junior and senior ^ Also earned all-league and all-county accolades as a senior ^ Also earned two letters in track and served as captain her senior year ^ Ran a leg in the regional champion 3200-meter relay in as a senior ^ Also holds the school record in the 3200 relay Personal: Full Name:Jami Pauline RodesBirthdate:February 22, 1990Parents:Thomas and Kathleen RodesBrothers/Sisters:KalebMajor:Physical Therapy

jamiRODESSophomore

5-8Traverse City, Mich.

Lahser

Rodes’ Top Times 5K 19:10

autumnSAGALCLEVERLEYFreshman

5-6New Baltimore, Mich.

Anchor Bay

High School ^ A four-year letterwinner and served as team captain for one season ^ Earned all-league and all-county honors during her tenure ^ Also earned four letters in track and field, where she was team captain for one season ^ Earned all-state, all-county and all-league honors during her tenure ^ Competed in the Midwest Meet of Champions, where she ran a leg on the winning 4x800 relay teamAcademic Achievements ^ A member of the National Honor Society and the French club ^ Also a member of the yearbook staff and dance teamPersonal Full Name: Autumn Alyssa Sagal Cleverley Birthdate: February 8, 1991 Parents: James Cleverley and Cheryl Sagal ^Father James ran cross country and track and field at Spring Arbor University from 1963-65 Brothers/Sisters: Myles (15)Intended Major Biology

hannahSCHERERFreshman

5-7Ortonville, Mich.

Ortonville-Brandon

High School ^ A four-year letterwinner under head coach Nicole Stema and served as team captain for two seasons ^ Led her team to the regional championship in 2005 and 2006, as well as the district title in 2005-07 ^ Earned all-league honors during her tenure and was named team MVP as a junior and senior ^ Also earned three letters in soccer and served as team cap-tain as a senior.^ Earned all-league and all-district honors in soccer ^ Also prepped in track and fieldPersonal Full Name: Hannah Marie Scherer Birthdate: June 20, 1991 Parents: David and Pamela Scherer Brothers/Sisters: Rebecca (21), Isaac (15)Intended Major Health Sciences

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2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in three meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Ran a season-best 5K at the Michigan Intercollegiate (Oct. 10) with a time of 21:41.High School: ^ Earned four letters in cross-country at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central High School ^ Selected team captain as a junior and senior ^ Earned all-league, all-region and all-state honors numerous times ^ Helped guide the Kestrels to a fourth-place finish at the state meet in 2006, finishing 17th overall with a personal best time of 19:25.1 in the 5K raceAcademic Achievements:^ Junior class vice presidentPersonal: Parents:Kathy and Don StumpmierMajor:Business

kellySTUMPMIERSophomore

5-5Carleton, Mich.

Monroe St. Mary Catholic

Stumpmier’s Top Times 5K 19:25.10

2008 Cross Country: ^ Competed in six of seven meets for the Golden Grizzlies ^ Finished in 10th place at the Golden Grizzly Open (Aug. 30) with a 5K time of 20:09 ^ Earned a top-40 finish at the Tommy Titan Invitational with a time of 19:37 ^ Set a career and season-best in the 5K at the Notre Dame Invita-tional with a time of 19:31^ Also set a career-best at the Summit League Championship (Nov. 1) with a 6K time of 22:53.7.High School: ^ Earned two letters in cross-country at LeRoy-Pine River High School ^ Was selected team captain both seasons she ran ^ Helped the Bucks to a second place finish at the state meet as a senior ^ Two-time All-Highland League selection ^ Ran fastest 5K time of 19:33 as a senior^ Also lettered four times in track, serving as team captain senior year ^ Three-time all-conference and all-state honoree with the 3,200 meter relay

sarahTHOMPSONJunior

5-2Tustin, Mich.

Pine River

Also all-conference in the 800 meter run, 1,600 meter run and with the 4x400 meter relay as a juniorAcademic Achievements:^ President of the National Honor Society ^ Graduated as class valedictorian.Personal:Parents: Mary Beth and Ron ThompsonMajor:Pre-Dentistry

Thompson’s Top Times 5K 19:316K 22:53.70

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HEAD COACHPAUL RICE

Paul Rice enters his 13th season as head coach for Oakland’s men’s and women’s cross coun-try programs. In the summer of 2006, Rice was named the first full-time coach in the program’s history as well as taking on head coaching duties for the new men’s and women’s track teams. Under Rice’s guidance, Golden Grizzly cross country has become one of the premier pro-grams in The Summit League, producing 33 all-conference runners, three runners of the year, two newcomers of the year and two Summit League championships in just seven seasons. Rice has earned Summit League Coach of the Year accolades three times. Rice also coached Oakland’s first-ever NCAA Championship qualifier in Mike Craze, who set a school record in the 3000-meter steeplechase. The 2008 cross country season also produced a new landmark in Rice’s career when he coached his men’s team to an 11th place Great Lakes Regional ranking, the highest the team has ever been placed during Division I. In 2005, Rice led the men’s team to its second conference championship in four years, as Oakland placed all five of its scoring runners in the top 15 to compile 38 points, edging South-ern Utah (42) for the title. The Golden Grizzlies were paced by Summit League Runner of the Year Adam Frezza who won the event. Four run-ners earned all-conference honors: Frezza and Paul Kulisek were named to the first team while Andrew Lawrick and Jason Young were second-team selections. The team also earned its first-ever regional ranking when it was 14th in the United States Cross Country Association Great Lakes Region poll.

Another successful season, 2003, saw both the men’s and women’s teams place second at the Summit League championships. The women were led by two-time Summit League Runner of the Year Kristie Kieffer (2003, 2000), who be-came the first Golden Grizzly runner to qualify for the NCAA championships since Oakland joined Division I when she placed 13th at the NCAA regional. In 2002, Rice and the Golden Grizzly men captured their first conference championship, breaking Southern Utah’s streak of five straight titles. A record six runners earned all-conference recognition on the men’s side while the women placed two on the all-conference team and had the newcomer of the year in Sarah Drouillard. Rice was named Summit League Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season. Rice took the helm in 1997 after serving one year as Oakland’s assistant coach. He graduated from OU in 1997 with a BA in general studies/human resources. Rice ran cross country at Oak-land from 1990-93 and was a three-year captain, earning all-conference honors 1991 and 1992, as well as all-region recognition in 1991. A resident of Eastpointe, Mich., Rice and his wife, Shannon, have three children: Olivia (8), Ethan, (5) and Abigail (2).

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COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF

John Nemens enters his 12th season as the assistant coach of the Golden Grizzlies men’s cross country team in 2008. Nemens is no stranger to the OU cross country program, running in the Oakland program two years in 1992 and 1993. Nemens was a two-time All-GLIAC runner for the OU cross country team. Prior to his stint with OU cross country, Nemens was a two-time junior col-lege All-American at Macomb Community College (1990-91). The Sterling Heights resident graduated from Oakland in 1997. Nemens is currently a Detroit police officer and has been since 1995. He graduated from the Macomb County Police Academy in 1994.

johnNEMENSAssistant Coach

12th Year at OaklandOakland, 1993

Jennifer Doba begins her first season with the Oakland cross country program and will begin her fifth as a member of the track and field coaching staff, working primarily with the sprinters and long jumpers. Prior to joining the Golden Grizzly staff, Doba served as a health science instructor at Baker College in 2006. She has also coached numerous high school teams, including stints as the track coach at Warren Mott High School from 2001 to 2003 and at Cousino from 2004 to 2005; the cross country coach at Fraser High School from 2002 to 2003 and Cousino from 2004 to 2006; and the strength and conditioning coach at Warren Mott from 2001 to 2003 an East Detroit High School from 2005 to 2006. Doba also served as a physical education teacher at Warren Mott from 2001 to 2003. The Warren resident graduated from Grand Valley State in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in movement sciences. She is a certified strength and conditioning coach and has work as a personal trainer in addition to her coaching and teaching duties.

jenniferDOBAAssistant Coach

5th Year at OaklandGrand Valley St., 2000

scottCOLLINSAdministrative Assistant

1st Year at OaklandOakland, 1995

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Men’s Team Hits New Highs En Route to Summit League Runner-Up Finish

When the Oakland University men’s cross country team laced up their running shoes for the 2008 season, the young roster had no idea how successful their team was capable of being. Within the first month of the season, however, all doubts seemed to be as far away as Oakland’s opponents in races. Junior Zack Jones set a record at the Tommy Titan Invi-tational on Sept. 6, when he became only the third runner in the meet’s 22-year history to finish in under 20 minutes with his first place finish of 19:59 in the four mile race. In addition, the men’s team was a mainstay in the Great Lakes Regional poll all season long, peaking at 11th place, the highest ranking Oakland had ever achieved at the Division I level. Things continued to fall into place for Oakland and they were named runner-up at The Summit League Champion-ship after falling to champion Southern Utah University by merely six points. Jones, with his third-place finish and new school record in the 8K race (24:28.3), was named to the Summit League first team, while sophomore Brandon Griffin (12th), se-nior Andrew Lawrick (13th), and freshman Kenny Wall (14th) were named to the second team. For Lawrick, this distinction was monumental, as the Baroda, Mich. native had been named all-conference all four years of his cross country career. With only two seniors lost to graduation and a lot of young talent coming back next season, the Golden Griz-zlies will look to surpass 2008’s successful campaign. “In the past, some of the best teams we’ve had were with older teams with a lot of juniors and seniors,” said head coach Paul Rice. “This year, we did extremely well with a young squad. We always knew the talent was there, but we weren’t sure how good they were going to be. Now, we know how well we can do with a young team.”

Summit League Commisioner Tom Douple, Zack Jones and Andrew Lawrick pose with the 2008 Summit League runner-up trophy. Both Golden Grizzlies were named to All-Summit League teams.

Women Continue to Make Strides as Two Juniors Step Up for OU

The 2008 cross country season began with a lot of promise, when freshmen Lia Jones finished the 5K at the Golden Grzizzly Open with a time of 18:45, 28 sec-onds ahead of second place. But when Jones went down early with an injury, the Golden Grizzlies looked within for leadership and found it with juniors Erica D’Angelo and Sara Lieblein. As the season progressed, the two began to lead the attack for OU and found themselves in the top of the pack meet after meet. At the Summit League Championship, D’Angelo and Lieblein placed eighth and 13th, respectively, earn-ing them both second-team honors and led the Golden Grizzlies to a fifth-place finish. Oakland will only lose one senior to graduation and with Jones back to full health, as well as a young and talented roster with a year of experience under their belts, the Golden Grizzlies will look to be a strong pres-ence during the 2009 season. “From this season, we know we have some great pieces in place,” said head coach Paul Rice. “We will have Lia back to full strength and between the great talent that we have now and picking up some fresh-men for next year, we’ll just have to find a way to stay healthy for next year.”

Juniors Sara Lieblein (second from left) and Erica D’Angelo (far right) were named to The Summit League second team for their top-14 finishes at the championship meet.

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1973 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ferris State 34 2. Grand Valley State 43 3. Lake Superior State 62 4. Northwood 122 5. Saginaw Valley State 141 6. Oakland 146

1974 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ferris State 20 2. Grand Valley State 78 3. Lake Superior State 79 4. Hillsdale 110 5. Saginaw Valley State 127 6. Oakland 129 7. Northwood 137

1975 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ferris State 25 2. Hilldsdale 34 3. Wayne State 74 4. Oakland 133 5. Lake Superior State 140 6. Grand Valley State 149 7. Saginaw Valley 173

1976 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 28 2. Wayne State 46 3. Ferris State 56 4. Oakland 117 5. Northwood 147 6. Grand Valley State 153 7. Lake Superior State 193

1977 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 15 2. Ferris State 53 3. Wayne State 98 4. Grand Valley State 115 5. Northwood 121 6. Oakland 176 7. Lake Superior State 191 8. Hillsdale NS

1978 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 15 2. Wayne State 53 3. Ferris State 98 4. Northwood 115 5. Oakland 121 6. Grand Valley State 176 7. Lake Superior State 191 8. Hillsdale NS

1979 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 29 2. Hillsdale 48 3. Ferris State 63 4. Wayne State 126 5. Grand Valley State 140 6. Oakland 142 7. Northwood 159 8. Lake Superior State 213

1980 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 26 2. Ferris State 55 3. Hillsdale 87 4. Wayne State 105 5. Michigan Tech. 149 6. Oakland 161 7. Grand Valley State 183 8. Northwood 184 9. Lake Superior State 287

1981 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 20 2. Hillsdale 62 3. Ferris State 75 4. Grand Valley State 140 5. Wayne State 143 6. Michigan Tech. 164 7. Oakland 166 8. Lake Superior State 240

1982 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 23 2. Hillsdale 56 3. Ferris State 98 4. Grand Valley State 100 5. Michigan Tech. 112 6. Wayne State 133 7. Oakland 217 8. Lake Superior State 234

1983 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 25 2. Grand Valley State 57 3. Ferris State 75 4. Hillsale 94 5. Michigan Tech. 120 6. Wayne State 173 7. Oakland 204 8. Lake Superior State 244

1984 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 47 2. Ferris State 70 3. Hillsdale 83 4. Michigan Tech. 106 Grand Valley State 106 6. Wayne State 122 7. Oakland 173 8. Lake Superior State NS

1985 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ferris State 32 2. Hillsdale 64 3. Saginaw Valley State 89 4. Michigan Tech. 106 5. Grand Valley State 119 6. Wayne State 135 7. Oakland 171 8. Lake Superior State 235

1986 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 27 2. Saginaw Valley State 62 3. Ferris State 64 4. Oakland 115 5. Grand Valley State 152 6. Michigan Tech. 153 7. Wayne State 186 8. Lake Superior State 235 9. Northwood NT

1987 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 55 2. Ferris State 57 3. Northern Michigan 92 4. Saginaw Valley State 104 5. Michigan Tech. 112 6. Grand Valley State 134 7. Wayne State 220 8. Lake Superior State 225 9. Oakland DNF

1988 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 54 2. Hillsdale 64 3. Ferris State 65 4. Nothern Michigan 112 5. Grand Valley State 154 6. Michigan Tech. 155 7. Oakland 172 8. Lake Superior State 214 9. Wayne State 233

1989 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Saginaw Valley State 40 2. Ferris State 78 3. Northern Michigan 101 4. Hillsdale 102 5. Michigan Tech. 108 6. Oakland 157 7. Lake Superior State 175 8. Wayne State 197 9. Grand Valley State 224

1990 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 60 2. Ferris State 65 3. Oakland 79 4. Saginaw Valley State 96 5. Lake Superior State 98 6. Northern Michigan 131 7. Michigan Tech. 143 8. Wayne State 245 9. Grand Valley State 247

1991 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 50 2. Lake Superior State 67 3. Michigan Tech. 74 4. Oakland 85 5. Northern Michigan 105 6. Grand Valley State 174 7. Saginaw Valley State 191 8. Wayne State 203 9. Ferris State 229

1992 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 24 2. Oakland 63 3. Lake Superior State 97 4. Northen Michigan 113 5. Saginaw Valley State 143 6. Michigan Tech. 155 7. Ferris State 175 Grand Valley State 175 9. Wayne State 215

1993 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 21 2. Oakland 86 3. Ferris State 98 4. Lake Superior State 122 5. Saginaw Valley State 144 6. Northern Michigan 147 7. Wayne State 160 8. Michigan Tech. 165 9. Grand Valley State 203 10. Northwood 291

1994 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 16 2. Saginaw Valley State 87 3. Michigan Tech. 89 4. Grand Valley State 119 5. Oakland 141 6. Nothern Michigan 171 7. Lake Superior State 177

8. Northwood 180 9. Wayne State 200

1995 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 38 Ashland 38 3. Saginaw Valley State 124 4. Michigan Tech. 143 5. Lake Superior State 148 6. Oakland 159 7. Northen Michigan 203 8. Grand Valley State 207 9. Northwood 225 10. Wayne State 249 11. Gannon 283 12. Mercyhurst 311

1996 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ashland 30 2. Hillsdale 33 3. Northwood 111 4. Saginaw Valley State 119 5. Michigan Tech. 142 6. Grand Valley State 147 7. Lake Superior State 161 8. Oakland 247 9. Mercyhurst 253 10. Gannon 256 11. Wayne State NT

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1999 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 30 2. UMKC 33 3. Youngstown State 111 4. Valparaiso 119 5. Oakland 142 6. Oral Roberts 147 7. Western Illinois 161 8. IUPUI 247 9. Chicago State 253

2000 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 22 2. UMKC 68 3. Youngstown State 92 4. Valparaiso 99 5. Oakland 117 6. Western Illinois 175 7. IUPUI 177 8. Oral Roberts 190 9. Chicago State 219

2001 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 35 2. Oakland 60 3. IUPUI 102 4. UMKC 113 5. Valparaiso 126 6. Oral Roberts 127 7. Western Illinois 141 8. Chicago State 193

2002 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Oakland 34 2. Southern Utah 42 3. UMKC 90 4. Western Illinois 110 5. IUPUI 123 6. Valparaiso 145 7. Chicago State 176 8. Oral Roberts 194

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2003 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 21 2. Oakland 40 3. Western Illinois 105 4. Valparaiso 127 5. IUPUI 129 6. UMKC 159 7. Chicago State 177 8. Oral Roberts 215 9. Centenary 272

2004 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 18 2. IUPUI 56 3. Western Illinois 76 4. Oakland 130 5. Oral Roberts 142 6. Valparaiso 145 7. UMKC 169 8. Chicago State 226 9. Centenary 246

2005 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Oakland 38 2. Southern Utah 42 3. Oral Roberts 73 4. IUPUI 95 5. Western Illinois 101 6. Valparaiso 170 7. Centenary 196 8. UMKC 233 9. Chicago State 264

2006 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 15 2. Oakland 75 3. Oral Roberts 97 4. Valparaiso 107 5. IUPUI 109 6. Western Illinois 133 7. UMKC 160 8. Centenary 241

2007 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 40 2. Oakland 82 3. IUPUI 97 4. South Dakota State 100 5. Oral Roberts 129 6. Western Illinois 146 7. North Dakota State 156 8. UMKC 217 9. IPFW 221 10. Centenary 272

2008 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 51 2. Oakland 57 3. Oral Roberts 104 4. North Dakota State 120 5. South Dakota State 125 6. IUPUI 127 7. Western Illinois 143 8. UMKC 185 9. IPFW 256 10. Centenary 287

ALL-AMERICADIVISION II (1973-1996)

Ken Osmun 1990Scott Collins 1995

ALL-REGIONDIVISION I (1999-present)

DIVISION II (1973-1996)Ken Osmun 1990Paul Rice 1991

ALL-LEAGUE FIRST TEAMDIVISION I (1999-present)

Jason Bruscha ‘01, ‘03Adam Frezza ‘02, ‘03, ‘05Zack Jones ‘08Paul Kulisek ‘02, ‘05Jason Young ‘06

ALL-LEAGUE SECOND TEAMDIVISION I (1999-present)

Ryan Bissell ‘02Jason Bruscha ‘02John Cook ‘02, ‘03Brandon Fisk ‘02Brandon Griffin ‘08Zack Jones ‘06Andrew Lawrick ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08Bill Monnet ‘99Kenny Wall ‘08Luke Williams ‘03, ‘04Jason Young ‘05, ‘07

ALL-CONFERENCEDIVISION II (1973-1996)

Scott Collins ‘93, ‘95John Myatt ‘91, ‘92John Nemens ‘92Ken Osmun ‘90Paul Rice ‘91, ‘92

SUMMIT LEAGUE TEAM HONORS

Coach of the YearPaul Rice ‘01, ‘02, ‘05

Athlete of the YearAdam Frezza ‘05

GLIAC TEAM HONORS

Athlete of the YearJohn Myatt ‘91

Ken Osmun was OU’s first All-American, placing 11th at the NCAA Championship in 1990.

Junior Zack Jones is the first athlete in Oakland’s Division I history to earn first team all-league honors in three sports. Jones was named first team all-league for 2008 outdoor track, 2008 cross country and 2009 indoor track.

Adam Frezza is the only Golden Grizzly to be named Summit League Athlete of the Year when he ran a school record time of 24:33.50. That mark stood for three years until current OU senior Zack Jones broke it at the 2008 league championship.

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1993 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 19 2. Michigan Tech. 80 3. Northern Michigan 85 4. Grand Valley State 93 5. Ferris State 145 6. Saginaw Valley State 170 7. Oakland 175 8. Lake Superior State 185

1994 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 15 2. Michigan Tech. 73 3. Northern Michigan 84 4. Grand Valley State 89 5. Northwood 165 Oakland 165 7. Lake Superior State 188 8. Saginaw Valley State 202 9. Ferris State 216 10. Wayne State INC.

1995 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Ashland 45 2. Hillsdale 51 3. Michigan Tech. 91 4. Mercyhurst 107 5. Northern Michigan 120 6. Ferris State 191 7. Oakland 203 8. Grand Valley State 208 9. Lake Superior State 216 10. Northwood 230 11. Gannon INC. 12. Saginaw Valley State INC. 13. Wayne State INC.

1996 GLIAC Pl. School Pts. 1. Hillsdale 20 2. Ashland 61 3. Saginaw Valley State 137 4. Mercyhurst 139 5. Grand Valley State 155 6. Northern Michigan 169 7. Lake Superior State 199 8. Northwood 231 9. Ferris State 248 10. Gannon 282 11. Oakland NS 12. Wayne State NS

OU went through their Division I transition in 1997-98

1999 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 48 2. UMKC 51 3. Youngstown State 78 4. Valparasio 114 5. Oral Roberts 118 6. Oakland 128 7. Western Illinois 167 8. IUPUI 204 9. Chicago State 285

2000 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 45 2. Oakland 78 3. Western Illinois 95 4. Valparasio 107 Oral Roberts 107 6. Youngstown State 139 7. UMKC 142 8. IUPUI 156 9. Chicago State 270

2001 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 22 2. Oakland 85 3. IUPUI 94 4. Valparasio 106 5. Oral Roberts 111 6. Western Illinois 134 7. UMKC 158 8. Chicago State 245

2002 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 37 2. Western Illinois 86 3. Oral Roberts 94 4. Oakland 97 Valparasio 97 6. IUPUI 105 7. UMKC 158 8. Chicago State 236

2003 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 26 2. Oakland 65 3. Valparasio 68 4. Western Illinois 93 5. IUPUI 130 6. UMKC 165 7. Oral Roberts 181 8. Chicago State 220

2004 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 58 2. Western Illinois 69 3. Valparasio 78 4. Oral Roberts 98 5. UMKC 114 6. Oakland 116 7. Oral Roberts 155 8. Chicago State 255 9. Centenary 258

2005 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Oral Roberts 51 2. Southern Utah 62 3. Valparasio 74 4. Oakland 94 5. UMKC 97 6. Western Illinois 125 7. IUPUI 161 8. Chicago State 249 9. Centenary 266

2006 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Oral Roberts 42 2. Valparasio 45 3. Oakland 85 4. Southern Utah 97 5. UMKC 114 6. Western Illinois 129 7. IUPUI 156 8. Centenary 235

2007 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. Southern Utah 67 IPFW 67 3. South Dakota State 68 4. Oral Roberts 118 5. North Dakota State 119 6. Oakland 144 7. Western Illinois 148 8. IUPUI 204 9. UMKC 214 10. Centenary 297

2008 Summit League Pl. School Pts. 1. South Dakota State 60 2. IPFW 63 3. Southern Utah 75 4. North Dakota State 80 5. Oakland 126 6. Oral Roberts 177 7. IUPUI 182 Western Illinois 182 9. UMKC 225 10. Centenary 300

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANDIVISION I (1999-present)

Kristie Kieffer ‘03

ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT DIVISION I (1999-present)

Jennifer Kunst ‘01

ALL-LEAGUE FIRST TEAMDIVISION I (1999-present)

Kristie Kieffer ‘00, ‘01, ‘03Melissa Nasers ‘02, ‘03

ALL-LEAGUE SECOND TEAMDIVISION I (1999-present)

Christine Colombe ‘00Erica D’Angelo ‘08Laura Fisher ‘04, ‘05, ‘06Sara Lieblein ‘08Sarah Kane ‘02Jennifer Kunst ‘00Melissa Nasers ‘01Kim Schultz ‘04

SUMMIT LEAGE TEAM AWARDSDIVISION I (1999-present)

Athlete of the YearKristie Kieffer ‘00, ‘03

Newcomer of the YearSarah Drouilard ‘02Kristie Kieffer ‘00Sara Lieblein ‘06

ALL-CONFERENCEDIVISION II (1993-96)

Traci Boenick ‘95Nancy Collister ‘93Christine Colombe ‘96

Kristie Kieffer is Oakland’s only Academic All-American and was named Summit League Athlete of the Year as a freshman and senior.

Current senior Sara Lieblein was named Summit League Newcomer of the Year in 2006 and earned all-league honors two years later.

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Men’s Top Times8K

1. Zack Jones 24:28.30 20082. Adam Frezza 24:33.50 20053. Zack Jones 24:41.30 20084. Ken Osmun 24:55.00 19905. Paul Kulisek 25:14.60 20056. Jason Bruscha 25:18.00 20037. Brandon 25:18.30 2008 Griffin 8. Scott Collins 25:20.00 19959. Andy Lawrick 25:20.90 200810. Zack Jones 25:21.29 200711. Kenny Wall 25:22.10 200812. Pat Cassady 25:26.20 200813. Luke Williams 25:28.00 200314. Brian Jones 25:32.00 199015. Steven 25:34.80 2008 Marcinkowski

10K1. Ken Osumn 30:14.40 19902. Scott Collins 31:45.85 19953. John Nemens 32:03.00 19934. Adam Frezza 32:07.60 20025. Paul Rice 32:28.00 19936. Zack Jones 32:31.10 20087. Paul Kulisek 32:35.80 20028. Jason Bruscha 32:40.90 20039. Brian Jones 32:42.00 198810. Brent Busuttil 32:48.45 200711. Andy Lawrick 32:51.00 200612. Luke Williams 32:54.70 200413. John Cook 33:00.50 200314. Bill Monnett 33:03.80 199915. Zack Jones 33:06.56 2006

Women’s Top Times5K

1. Kristie Kiefer 17:03.00 20032. Melissa Nasers 17:51.00 20033. Jennifer Kunst 18:16.00 20004. Erica 18:27.00 2008 D’Angelo5. Christina 18:30.00 2000 Colombe 6. Sara Lieblein 18:37.00 20087. Dayna Cline 18:39.00 20058. Katie Reilly 18:40.00 20059. Kelsey 18:41.68 2007 Carmean 10. Lia Jones 18:45.00 200811. Kathy Harenski 18:50.00 200012. Nancy Collister 18:52.00 199313. Jeanine Chura 18:55.00 199814. Laura Fisher 18:56.00 200515. Traci Boenick 18:58.00 1995

6K1. Kristie Kiefer 21:10.70 20032. Erica 21:40.20 2008 D’Angelo3. Melissa Nasers 21:51.70 20034. Sara 22:00.00 2008 Lieblein5. Laura Fisher 22:01.90 20046. Kim Schultz 22:10.30 20047. Kayla Doan 22:41.90 20078. Erica 22:42.40 2008 D’Angelo9. Dayna Cline 22:43.30 200410. Kelsey 22:50.90 2007 Carmean11. Sarah 22:53.70 2008 Thompson12. Sarah Kane 23:00.00 200213. Sarah 23:06.10 2007 Thompson14. Katie Reilly 23:07.00 200515. Sara 23:07.30 2008 Lieblein

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Dr. Gary D. RussiPresident, Oakland UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma, ‘69

Gary Russi has served as Oak-land University’s president since 1996, and he held the position of interim president from 1995 to 1996. Under his leadership Oakland com-pleted its first strategic plan, 1995 - 2005. The 10-year plan paved the way for Oakland’s unprecedented growth - in stature and size - and is help-ing the university realize its 2020 vision. In April 2005 Russi an-nounced the university’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, “Innovation and

Opportunity - The Campaign for Oakland University,” with a goal of raising $110 million by 2010. The campaign is designed to propel the university to the next level in providing a comprehensive liberal education, raising funds for professorships, scholarships, research endowments, academic programs and improved facilities. The university has raised more than $100 million toward its goal through September 2008. Oakland University is a top-rated academic institution that is widely rec-ognized as a university on the rise. With a steadily growing student population which topped 18,000 in fall 2007, Russi has worked with the Oakland com-munity to maintain the highest caliber of academic quality and to build an infrastructure that retains the best features of a small campus setting while offering a large array of programs and services.With Russi’s support, OU has forged numerous partnerships and alliances in Michigan – and throughout the world. Together with business and industry, lo-cal health care organizations, corporations, and educational institutions, these collaborations are creating opportunities for achievement and growth. Under Russi’s leadership, Oakland has introduced more than 56 new aca-demic degree programs since 1995 and full-time faculty has grown to more than 500. These new programs and faculty members have drawn a greater number - and an even more talented group - of students to the university. Average high school GPAs and ACT scores of incoming freshmen continue to rise. Russi’s commitment to experiential learning with flexible class schedules, high quality facilities and classroom technologies, and a wide array of student services and research opportunities is helping Oakland grow into a distinctive university focused on delivering a unique and progressive undergraduate and graduate education. In addition, during Russi’s tenure, Oakland has invested - often with state support - more than $190 million to enrich environments for teaching, researching, learning, and living. Capital improvements include a $43-million Science and Engineering Building, a $37-million Recreation and Athletics Cen-ter, the $17.5-million R. Hugh and Nancy Elliott Hall of Business and Informa-tion Technology, the $32-million Carlotta and Dennis Pawley Hall, $21-million new student apartments and numerous building and facilities upgrades. This trend will continue with the Campaign for Oakland University’s goal of further capital enhancements to support the university’s growth. In 1998, Oakland University moved to NCAA Division I competition and adopted a new mascot identity, the Golden Grizzlies. Recognized as a confer-ence leader in student-athlete graduation rates, Oakland has earned 16 regular season Summit League championships (formerly Mid-Continent Conference) and 37 league championships in its first nine years of Division I competition.

Administrative Experience Russi joined Oakland University in 1993 as vice president for academic affairs where he was responsible for all academic programs, academic support services, research and several university wide administrative services. In 1995 he assumed the role of interim president. He held both positions until he was named president in 1996. Russi is also a professor of Health Sciences. Prior to joining Oakland, Russi was vice president for research and strate-gic planning at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa where he served as the university’s chief research administrator and promoted institutional direction

and support for faculty research endeavors. While there he was instrumental in focusing university staff resources and budgets to strengthen faculty research. Russi was also very involved there, as he is at Oakland, in supporting and pro-moting undergraduate student research projects. As vice president for research and strategic planning, Russi also led and managed the application of state-of-the-art information technology in the university’s administrative, educational and research activities. Russi’s administrative career at Drake University began in 1973 as a proj-ect coordinator in development and fund raising where he authored, co-au-thored and/or managed 42 funded grant or contract projects ranging from $200 to $900,000. From there he progressed through a variety of administrative posi-tions, including department chair for the Clinical Externship Program, director of university planning, vice provost for planning and budgeting, and executive assistant to the president. Russi participated in the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program in Academic Administration from 1982-1983 where he served as spe-cial assistant to the executive vice president and provost of the University of Nebraska.

Teaching and Research Russi’s teaching and research experience began at Southwestern Okla-homa State University where he was an undergraduate research assistant in chemistry from 1967-1969. His professional teaching and research career began in 1969 when he joined Kansas University as a teaching/research assistant in pharmacology and toxicology. During his tenure at Drake University he held the positions of assistant professor, associate professor and professor of phar-macology and toxicology. From 1973 to 1984, Russi published 18 abstracts and articles in profes-sional journals. Between 1970 and 2006, he co-authored eight scientific articles, dissertations and abstracts. And from 1973 to 1991, he completed 13 invited scientific book reviews.

Awards and Community Service Russi has achieved numerous honors and awards for his many achieve-ments, including the Executive of the Year Award, Mayor’s Business Council, City of Rochester Hills (2008), Quality People, Quality County Award, Oakland County (2008), Lifetime Achievement Award from Sunrise Pinnacle Awards (2008), Honorary Alumni Award (2007) from Oakland University, Who’s Who in Education, Crain’s Detroit (2005), State of Michigan Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth (2004), George Wibby Athletic Award from Oakland University (2002), Mentor for the American Council on Education Academic Administrator Fellow (2000), Distinguished Alumni Award from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1998), Honorary Member of Golden Key National Honour Society at Oakland University (1993 to present), Merck Research Award at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1969) and Rho Chi Society Undergraduate Research Award at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1969). Russi currently serves as co-chair of the Oakland County Business Round-table and vice chair of Oakland County Automation Alley. He is a member of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and the Detroit Renaissance Board of Directors, and serves on the Board of the Oakland County Health Initiative.

Educational Background Russi earned his bachelor of science degree in pharmacology from South-western Oklahoma State University and his doctor of philosophy degree in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Kansas.

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tracyHUTHDirector of AthleticsThird YearOakland, ‘85 When one thinks of Oakland University athletics, one of the first names that comes to mind is that of second-year Director of Athlet-ics Tracy Huth. After all, Huth has been involved with Oakland Univer-sity athletics as a stu-dent-athlete, coach, and administrator since the 1980-81 academic year.

Huth was appointed Director of Athletics in October 2007 after serving as the interim director for one year, and immedi-ately put in motion an ambitious plan to enhance the overall Oakland University athletics experience, both for student-ath-letes and fans alike. The result thus far has been a more fan-friendly atmosphere at all OU events, and increasing student-athlete success both athletically and academically. During his first year as OU’s Director of Athletics, Oakland placed more student-athletes on The Summit League Academ-ic All-League teams than any other institution, and Golden Grizzly teams captured league titles in men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s swimming and diving; and saw the school’s first individual league champion in track and field. The OU basketball programs were the only teams in The Sum-mit League to beat ranked opponents, and Oakland University also played host to The Summit League women’s soccer and men’s and women’s swimming and diving championships. In the coming year, OU will host the men’s soccer championship and will once again host the men’s and women’s swimming and diving championships. Prior to making the move into the athletics director’s of-fice, Huth served over nine years as an Associate Athletics Di-rector and Assistant Athletics Director, including a one-year stint OU’s Senior Associate Athletics Director where he was in charge of supervising the department’s operations. While an assistant director, Huth’s primary responsibilities were in the areas of program supervision, student-athlete services, and compliance. During his time as a departmental administrator, Huth has been involved in several league and national committees. In March 2006, Huth was appointed to a four-year term on the NCAA Swimming & Diving Committee. He has also served on the NCAA’s Academic/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet (2001-05) and served as the tournament manager for the first and second-round games in the 2006 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tour-nament hosted by Oakland at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Huth currently serves as a member of The Summit League Joint Council, the league’s Budget Committee and Competition

Committee, and also chairs the Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Sport Committee. The strides made by the athletics program during Huth’s tenure should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his track record as a coach. Huth spent 11 years as the head coach of OU’s women’s swimming and diving program, establishing the Oakland program as the premier program in the country at the Division II level. His teams finished in the top three na-tionally in nine consecutive seasons, winning five consecutive national championships and three consecutive second-place finishes from 1990-97. Huth was named the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year three times for his team’s accomplishments. Only Kenyon College (17 consecutive Division III titles from 1984-2000) and Truman State University (six consecutive Division II titles from 2001-06) have posted more consecutive national championships in women’s swimming and diving, while only Texas (five consecutive Division I titles from 1984-88) and Stanford (five consecutive Division I titles from 1992-96) have matched the total of five straight, which stood as a Division II record until 2006. Huth began his coaching career at Oakland in 1985 as an assistant coach with the men’s swimming and diving program, a position he held for two years before taking the reins of the women’s program. Huth remained as the women’s head coach until 1998, when he stepped down to focus on his position as Assistant Athletics Director as OU made the move to Division I. But before Huth became well-known as the highly-success-ful coach of OU’s women’s swimming program, he earned rec-ognition as one of the top swimmers in the nation. Arguably the most accomplished student-athlete in OU his-tory, Huth earned a rare 24 All-America honors, claiming 13 individual national championships. Huth was a four-time na-tional champion in both the 200- and 400-yard individual med-ley, and was named NCAA Division II Swimmer of the Year three times. He remains the only swimmer in NCAA history to have won both the 200 and 400 IM four times. In 2002 Huth had the unique honor of being selected to the Oakland University Lepley Hall of Honor for a sec-ond time. He and is the only member to be enshrined twice. Originally named to the Hall in 1990 for his swim-ming accomplishments as a student-athlete, his second honor was in recognition of his coaching accomplishments. Huth earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Oakland in 1985, and in 1996, Huth earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State University. He currently resides in Clarkston and has two children, Kara (a sophomore at OU and member of the dance team) and Chance.

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simonDOVERAssociate Athletics Director Internal OperationsOakland, ‘88

Simon Dover joined the Oakland athletics staff as the business manager in November of 1998. In the summer of 2000 he was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Finance and Administration and in January of 2006 was promoted to Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations. Dover is responsible for manag-ing the multi-million dollar athletic budget, contract negotiations, financial aid for student-athletes and as is an active part of the departments planning initiatives. Do-ver oversees the facility/event management and athletic training operations. Dover’s also has supervisory responsibility for Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Cross Country and Track. A native of Rochester, Dover came to Oakland in 1998 from the Palace of Au-burn Hills and Palace Sports and Entertainment where he worked from 1991-1998. Prior to The Palace, Dover worked in public accounting from 1988–91. Dover, a 1988 graduate of Oakland with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, received his masters of finance degree in 1998 from Walsh College. He is a member of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and the College Athletic Business Managers Association. Dover resides in Rochester, Michigan with his wife Janice and their two children, Harrison and Haley.

stacyMOSELYAssociate Athletics DirectorExternal OperationsSenior Woman AdministratorCal Poly, ‘93

Stacy Mosely joined the Oakland athletics staff in May 2008. Along with direct oversight of several programs at OU, Mosely will also serve as the Senior Woman Ad-ministrator for the Golden Grizzlies. Prior to her efforts at Miami (FL) where she spent one year as the Associate Direc-tor of Alumni Programs, Mosely worked 12 years at Northern Illinois University in various positions. She was most recently an Assistant Athletic Director in charge of mar-keting and promotions and worked four years as the Assistant A.D. in charge of internal operations where she supervised baseball, men’s soccer, women’s gymnastics and golf. Mosely also served as the Tournament Director for the men’s golf championship (2003) and women’s gymnastics championship (2005) for the Mid-American Conference. Along with those accomplishments, Mosely assisted with the development of a $200,000 contract with Adidas to supply free athletic apparel for the Huskies and expanded women’s basketball media coverage through radio broadcasts and telecasts. Mosely graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and human development in June 1993. She went on to earn her master’s degree in sports management in May 1996. Mosely is married to Marquis Mosely who is a former football coach at Miami (FL) and is currently a pilot.

joeIMPELLIZZERIAssistant Athletics DirectorDevelopmentOlivet, ‘84

Joe Impellizzeri is in his third year as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Development at Oakland University. Impellizzeri is responsible for securing private gifts and managing donor relations. Before joining Oakland, Impellizzeri spent five years as a Director of Resource Development for the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Most recently, Impel-lizzeri was responsible for raising nearly $8 million to fully fund the start-up and first three years of operations of United Way 2-1-1. During his tenure at United Way Impellizzeri also increased the overall revenue from leadership and major gifts five percent, from $12.9 million to $13.5 million. Prior to his time at United Way, Impellizzeri spent four years at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the last two as the Vice President for External Relations, leading a fundraising effort that resulted in a record $2.96 million in 2001.A native of Fraser, Michigan, Impellizzeri earned a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Olivet College in 1984. While at Olivet, Impellizzeri was a three-year member of the Comets’ baseball team. In 1995, Impellizzeri earned a master’s in sports management and sports administration from Ohio State University. Impellizzeri resides in Macomb Township, Michigan with his wife Heidi and their three daughters, Audrey, Katherine and Sarah.

hollyKERSTNERAssistant Athletics DirectorStudent-Athlete ServicesConcordia, ‘95

Holly Kerstner joined the Oakland University athletic department staff in 2006 as the Assistant Athletic Director for Student Athlete Services, a position created to help student-athletes succeed in the classroom as well as in competition. Kerstner will oversee the Grizzly Center for Graduates and Champions, the new academic center for student-athletes which will provide tutorial support and other resources to assist them in the classroom. She will also serve as the administrator of the Grizzly tennis, volleyball and softball teams. Additionally, Kerstner will oversee the Lifeskills program which aids student-athletes in making the transition between university life and post-graduation responsibilities. Prior to joining the Grizzy staff Kerstner served a four-year stint at Radford Uni-versity as the Director of Student-Athlete Support Services. She oversaw all academic services, including the tutorial center and advising. Kerstner was also the Student Athlete Advisory Committee advisor at Radford. Kerstner spent four years at the University of Detroit as the Director of Advising and Academic Services before moving along to Radford. Her duties included admit-ting, advising and counseling student-athletes, as well as conditionally admitting students and overseeing the learning center.

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robBEAMVolleyball

brianCOSTELLO

Men’s/Women’s Golf

beckieFRANCISWomen’s Basketball

peteHOVLAND M/W Swim/Divie

gregKAMPEMen’s Basketball

glennMacDONALD

Softball

johnMUSACHIO

Baseball

nickO’SHEAWomen’s Soccer

ericPOGUEMen’s Soccer

heatherREDSHAW

Women’s Tennis

paulRICEM/W XC/Track

kateBOYLANCoord. of

Promotions

johnCIECKOAsst. Athletic Trainer

ginaDeMARTISBusiness Assistant

tomFORDHead Athletic Trainer

schenetteFOWLER

Accounting Clerk

sarahJUDDDir., MBB Operations

scottMacDONALD

Dir. of Athletics Communications

sarahPREISINGER

Dir., WBB Operations

elisabethPUTNAM

Facility Coordinator

sylviaROWEAccounting

Coordinator

de’andreSHEPARD

Academic Advisor

robbySTEWART

Faculty Athletics Rep.

eddieTURNEREquipment Manager

anneWILLIAMSCompliance Coordinator

toddWOHLFEIL

Dir. of Strength & Condtioning

chadTHOMPSON

Coord. of Annual Giving

paulSMITHAsst. Dir., Athletics Communucations

samanthaRADEL

Assoc. Athletic Trainer

janaCARNEYCoord. of

Business Operations

kateBOYLANCoord. of

Promotions

lainieBISBEEAsst. Athletic Trainer

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Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museumin the United States and is renowned for its superb

craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale. Built between 1926 and 1929 as the residence of Matilda Dodge

Wilson (widow of auto pioneer John Dodge) and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. Wilson, the 110-room,

88,000-square-foot, Tudor-revival style mansion is complete with vast collections of original art and furnishings.

MEADOW BROOK HALL

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Nestled in the heart of Oakland County, Michigan, Oakland Uni-versity has a student enrollment of 18,169 students (14,397 under-graduate, 3,772 graduate) in 132 baccalaureate and 177 graduate

and certificate programs. Oakland University boasts a state-of-the-art campus featuring everything from NCAA Division I athletics to top-

notch performances at the Meadow Brook Music Festival.

WELCOME TO OU

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MEADOW BROOK MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oakland University is home to the highly-acclaimed Meadow Brook Music Festival, which brings numerous high-profile musical and

comedy acts to the OU campus every year. Blues Traveler, Jackson Browne, Frank Caliendo, Collective Soul, Counting Crows, John

Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Chris Isaak, Live, Dave Matthews Band, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, and “Weird” Al Yankovic are just a sampling of the high-profile acts to have visited the OU campus in the last few years. DTE Energy Music Theatre and The Palace of

Auburn Hills also host several concerts within minutes of the OU campus.

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LOCAL SPORTS

The OU campus is located just five minutes away from the metro Detroit area’s premier sports and entertainment facility, the Palace of Auburn Hills, home to the 2004 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons and 2008 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock. The Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Lions all play just 30 minutes from the OU

campus in downtown Detroit.

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THIS IS ROCHESTER

During the holiday season the city of Rochester comes alive! A short drive down Main Street allows local businesses to show off their “true

colors” as they combine to show off their holiday spirit by covering the facades of their buildings with multicolored lights.

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THIS IS ROCHESTER

The holiday season isn’t the only time that Rochester comes alive. The downtown area offers some of the best shopping in the metro

Detroit area. And if shoppers can’t find what they’re looking for here, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills and the Somerset Collection in

Troy are just minutes away.

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2009 CROSS COUNTRYSCHEDULE

Sept. 5 GOLDEN GRIZZLY OPEN ROCHESTER 10 a.m.

Sept. 12 IPFW Invitational Fort Wayne, Ind. 10:00 a.m.

Sept. 25 SVSU Cardinal Invite Saginaw, Mich. Noon

Oct. 3 Greater Louisville Classic Lousiville, Ky. 10:00 a.m.

Oct. 9 Michigan Intercollegiates Grand Rapids, Mich. 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 17 Falcon Invitational Bowling Green, Ohio 10:00 a.m.

Oct. 31 Summit League Championship Cedar City, Utah 10:00 a.m.

Nov. 14 NCAA Great Lakes Regional Bloomington, Ind. 10:00 a.m.

Nov. 23 NCAA Division I Championship Terre Haute, Ind. 10:00 a.m.

HEAD COACH PAUL RICETWO-TIME SUMMIT LEAGUECOACH OF THE YEAR