Varsity Roster 2008

Head Swimming Coach: Gregg Parini (22nd Year)   See biography
Head Diving Coach: Steve Ritter (3rd Year)   See biography
Assistant Coaches: Mollie Parrish and Matt Ense

Name Pos Year Hometown High School
Will Altman

Will Altman Breast/IM Fr.

Indianapolis, Ind.
North Central

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Daniel and Colleen Altman.

Breast/IM Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
Chris Bagley

Chris Bagley Breast So.

West Bloomfield, Mich.
Brother Rice

All-American (5): 2009- 100 butterfly, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay.

National Qualifier: 2009

NCAC Championships (4): 100 butterfly (2009), 200 freestyle relay (2009), 400 freestyle relay (2009), 400 medley relay (2009).

Personal: Major is undeclared ... is the son of Jennifer and Donald Fuller.

Breast So. West Bloomfield, Mich. Brother Rice
Charlie Baldwin

Charlie Baldwin Back/Fly Sr.

Evanston, Ill.
Evanston Township

All-American (1): 2009- 200 backstroke.

National Qualifier: 2008, 2009

Personal: Physics major ... is the son of Frank and Barbara Baldwin.

Back/Fly Sr. Evanston, Ill. Evanston Township
Mike Barczak

Mike Barczak Free Fr.

Beverly Hills, Mich.
Brother Rice

All-American (3): 2009- 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay.

National Qualifier: 2009

NCAC Championships (2): 400 freestyle relay (2009), 200 freestyle relay (2009).

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Michael and Sue Barczak.

Free Fr. Beverly Hills, Mich. Brother Rice
Robert Barry

Robert Barry Back Fr.

Richmond, Va.
St. Christopher's School

All-American (3): 2009- 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, 400 medley relay.

National Qualifier: 2009

NCAC Championships (3): 400 medley relay (2009), 100 backstroke (2009), 200 backstroke (2009).

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Learned and Serena Barry.

Back Fr. Richmond, Va. St. Christopher's School
Jon Behnke

Jon Behnke Back/Free Sr.

Orinda, Calif.
Miramonte

All-American (7): 2006- 400 freestyle relay.

2007- 200 freestyle relay.

2008- 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay.

2009- 100 backstroke.

National Qualifier: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

NCAC Championships (6): 200 freestyle relay (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), 400 freestyle relay (2006, 2008).

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Stephen and Allena Behnke.

Back/Free Sr. Orinda, Calif. Miramonte
Russ Bornschein

Russ Bornschein Diving Sr.

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Pioneer

NCAC Championships (1): 1-Meter Dive (2009).

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Greg and Beverly Bornschein ... member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the National Mathematics Honorary ... father, Greg, played soccer at Central Michigan ... was named the 2009 NCAC Male Diver of the Year.

Diving Sr. Ann Arbor, Mich. Pioneer
Andy Brabson

Andy Brabson Breast/IM Jr.

Boonsboro, Md.
Boonsboro

All-American (1): 2008- 400 IM

National Qualifier: 2007, 2008

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Paul and Elizabeth Brabson ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ... mother, Liz, swam at Bucknell ... father, Paul, swam at Indiana State ... sister, Laurel, is a freshman on the Denison swim team.

Breast/IM Jr. Boonsboro, Md. Boonsboro
Dale Bracy

Dale Bracy Fly Fr.

Bentonville, Ark.
Bentonville

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Ray and Evonne Bracy.

Fly Fr. Bentonville, Ark. Bentonville
Casey Browning

Casey Browning Distance Jr.

Grosse Pointe, Mich.
Grosse Pointe South

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Geoffery and Joan Browning ... twin brother, Robby, swims at Case Western.

Distance Jr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. Grosse Pointe South
Andy Catlin

Andy Catlin Free/Back Jr.

Oswego, N.Y.
Oswego Free Academy

NCAC Championships (1): 800 freestyle relay (2009).

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the son of Frank and Karen Catlin ... member of the National Honor Society at Oswego Free Academy.

Free/Back Jr. Oswego, N.Y. Oswego Free Academy
Kyle Chabot

Kyle Chabot Back/Fly So.

Washington, Mich.
Stoney Creek

All-American (1): 2009- 200 butterfly.

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Dave and Donna Chabot.

Back/Fly So. Washington, Mich. Stoney Creek
Michael Cobb

Michael Cobb Back So.

Dayton, Ohio
Oakwood

Personal: Philosophy, Political Science and Economics major ... is the son of Steve and Molly Cobb ... sister, Kristin, is a member of the Denison women's tennis team.

Back So. Dayton, Ohio Oakwood
David Curtis

David Curtis Free Sr.

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Pioneer

National Champion (9): 200 freestyle (2007, 2008, 2009), 500 freestyle (2008), 400 freestyle relay (2007), 800 freestyle relay (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

National Qualifier: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

All-American (24): 2006- 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle.

2007- 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay.

2008- 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay.

2009- 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay, 800 freestyle relay.

NCAC Championships (9): 200 freestyle (2007, 2008), 200 freestyle relay (2007), 400 freestyle relay (2008, 2009), 500 freestyle (2008, 2009), 200 butterfly, 800 freestyle relay.

Personal: Fine Art and Economics double major ... is the son of James and Linda Curtis.

Free Sr. Ann Arbor, Mich. Pioneer
Michael DeSantis

Michael DeSantis Back Fr.

Beverly Hills, Mich.
Groves

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Anthony and Debra DeSantis.

Back Fr. Beverly Hills, Mich. Groves
Wilson Fraser

Wilson Fraser Free Fr.

Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Craig and Martha Fraser.

Free Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
Marcus Geer

Marcus Geer Breast Jr.

Milford Center, Ohio
Fairbanks

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Mark and Linda Geer ... class valedictorian and member of the National Honor Society at Fairbanks High School.

Breast Jr. Milford Center, Ohio Fairbanks
John Geissinger

John Geissinger Free Sr.

Darien, Conn.
The Lawrenceville School

National Champion (4): 400 freestyle relay (2007), 800 freestyle relay (2007, 2008, 2009)

National Qualifier: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

All-American (21): 2006- 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay.

2007- 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay and 800 freestyle relay.

2008- 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay.

2009- 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 400 free relay, 800 free relay, 200 free relay.

NCAC Championships (12): 50 freestyle (2009), 100 freestyle (2009), 200 freestyle (2009), 200 freestyle relay (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), 400 freestyle relay (2006, 2008, 2009), 800 free relay (2009), 400 medley relay (2009). 

Personal: History major ... is the son of John and Anne Geissinger ... brother, Peter, swam at the University of Virginia ... mother, Anne, rowed for Dartmouth's crew team ... was named the 2009 NCAC Male Swimmer of the Year.

Free Sr. Darien, Conn. The Lawrenceville School
Charlie Grodecki

Charlie Grodecki Back Sr.

Winnetka, Ill.
New Trier

All-American (3): 2008 - 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay.

2009- 100 backstroke.

National Qualifier: 2007, 2008, 2009

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Greg and Joan Grodecki ... sister, Ashley, swam at Gustavus-Adolphus.

Back Sr. Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
Callan Hetterich

Callan Hetterich Free So.

Denver, Colo.
Regis Jesuit

National Championships (1): 800 freestyle relay (2009).

All-American (1): 2009- 800 freestyle relay.

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Steve and Lynn Hetterich.

Free So. Denver, Colo. Regis Jesuit
Brandon Hullings

Brandon Hullings Fly Fr.

Ewing, N.J.
The Pennington School

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Stephen and Theresa Hullings.

Fly Fr. Ewing, N.J. The Pennington School
Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones Distance Fr.

Lewisville, N.C.
West Forsyth

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Ken and Giszelle Jones.

Distance Fr. Lewisville, N.C. West Forsyth
Peter Keeler

Peter Keeler Back/IM Fr.

Milan, Mich.
Ann Arbor Pioneer

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Jeff and Heather Keeler.

Back/IM Fr. Milan, Mich. Ann Arbor Pioneer
Ed Kowal III

Ed Kowal III Fly Jr.

Huntington, W.Va.
Cabell Midland

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Ed and Leta Kowal.

Fly Jr. Huntington, W.Va. Cabell Midland
Andrew Krawchyk

Andrew Krawchyk Free So.

Chapel Hill, N.C.
East Chapel Hill

Personal: Computer Science major ... is the son of Peter and Lisa Krawchyk.

Free So. Chapel Hill, N.C. East Chapel Hill
Jake Lewing

Jake Lewing Breast/IM So.

Yardley, Pa.
Pennsbury

All-American (2): 2009- 200 IM, 100 breaststroke.

National Qualifier: 2008, 2009

Personal: Philosophy, Political Science and Economics major ... is the son of Doug and Sally Lewing ... member of the National Honor Society at Pennsbury High School ... father, Doug, played soccer and baseball at Colby ... sister, Ginna, played soccer at the University of Delaware.

Breast/IM So. Yardley, Pa. Pennsbury
Matt Mackowski

Matt Mackowski Breast Fr.

Erie, Pa.
Mercyhurst Prep

Personal: Psychology major ... is the son of John and Pamela Mackowski.

Breast Fr. Erie, Pa. Mercyhurst Prep
Phil Meyer

Phil Meyer Diving Fr.

River Forest, Ill.
Oak Park and River Forest

NCAC Championships (1): 3-meter Dive (2009).

Personal: Communication and Art double major ... is the son of Patrick and Ute Meyer ... father, Patrick, swam at the University of Denver ... brother, Dominik, played baseball at the University of Chicago.

Diving Fr. River Forest, Ill. Oak Park and River Forest
John Nemeth

John Nemeth Breast/IM Jr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.
Central Catholic

All-American (7): 2008- 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay.

2009- 400 medley relay, 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke.

National Qualifier: 2008, 2009

NCAC Championships (1): 400 medley relay (2009).

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Charles and Jean Marie Nameth.

Breast/IM Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
Chris Sellon

Chris Sellon IM Sr.

Lawrence, Kan.
Lawrence Free State

National Champion (1): 800 freestyle relay (2008).

All-American (3): 2008- 400 IM, 800 freestyle relay.

2009- 400 IM.

National Qualifier: 2006, 2008, 2009

NCAC Championships (1): 200 IM (2009).

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Gordon and Dulcy Sellon.

IM Sr. Lawrence, Kan. Lawrence Free State
Cody Smith

Cody Smith Diving So.

Ardmore, Pa.
Haverford

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Ed and Margaret Smith.

Diving So. Ardmore, Pa. Haverford
Robert Steele

Robert Steele Free Jr.

Ypsilanti, Mich.
Ann Arbor Pioneer

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Robert Steele and Phyllis Boniface ... sister, Jackie, swims at Occidental.

Free Jr. Ypsilanti, Mich. Ann Arbor Pioneer
Dan Thurston

Dan Thurston Free Fr.

Ann Arbor, Mich.
Huron

National Championships (1): 800 freestyle relay (2009).

All-American (3): 2009- 500 freestyle, 400 IM, 800 freestyle relay.

National Qualifier: 2009

NCAC Championships (2): 400 IM (2009), 800 freestyle relay (2009).

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Dave and Colleen Thurston.

Free Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich. Huron
Austin Vierra

Austin Vierra Distance Fr.

Placerville, Calif.
Ponderosa

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Wayne and Janet Vierra.

Distance Fr. Placerville, Calif. Ponderosa
Matt Wright

Matt Wright Fly Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Xavier

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Frank and Sharon Wright ... father, Frank, played football at the University of Kentucky.

Fly Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier