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
Rochelle Akradi

Rochelle Akradi Breast/IM Jr.

Eagan, Minn.
Eagan

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the daughter of Bijan and Lydia Akradi ... sister, Roxane, swam at the Uniersity of Minnesota ... member of the National Honor Society at Eagan High School.

Breast/IM Jr. Eagan, Minn. Eagan
Brett Balling

Brett Balling Diving Fr.

Troy, Mich.
Troy

NCAC Championships (2): 1-meter Dive (2009), 3-Meter Dive (2009).

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Fred and Clara Barone ... member of the National Honor Society at Troy High School ... was the 2009 NCAC Female Diver of the Year.

Diving Fr. Troy, Mich. Troy
Lauren Barone

Lauren Barone Breast/IM Sr.

Maumee, Ohio
Notre Dame Academy

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Pre-Med major ... is the daughter of Michael and Deb Barone ... member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society.

Breast/IM Sr. Maumee, Ohio Notre Dame Academy
Gail Blachly

Gail Blachly Breast Fr.

Indianapolis, Ind.
North Central

All-American (1): 2009- 100 Breaststroke.

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of David and Bobbie Blanchy ... brother, Patrick, swims and plays water polo at Grinnell College.

Breast Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. North Central
Taylor Blake

Taylor Blake Distance So.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Suncoast

National Qualifier: 2008

All-American: 2008 - 1650 freestyle

Personal: Psychology major ... is the daughter of Bob and Liz Blake ... brother, Scott, swims at The Ohio State University ... member of the National Honor Society at Suncoast High School.

Distance So. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Suncoast
Laurel Brabson

Laurel Brabson Fly/Free Fr.

Boonsboro, Md.
Boonsboro

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

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

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Paul and Liz Brabson ... father, Paul, swam at Indiana State ... mother, Liz, swam at Bucknell ... brother, Andy, is a member of the Denison swim team.

Fly/Free Fr. Boonsboro, Md. Boonsboro
Brenna Broadus

Brenna Broadus Breast Fr.

Charlottesville, Va.
Western Albemarie

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Brian and Elaine Broadus.

Breast Fr. Charlottesville, Va. Western Albemarie
Hilary Callen

Hilary Callen Distance Fr.

Oswego, N.Y.
Oswego

All-American (4): 2009- 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 1650 freestyle, 800 freestyle relay.

NCAC Championships (3): 500 Freestyle (2009); 800 Freestyle Relay (2009); 165 Freestyle (2009).

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Daniel and Kristin Callen ... member of the National Honor Society at Oswego High School.

Distance Fr. Oswego, N.Y. Oswego
Jenny Cunningham

Jenny Cunningham Distance Jr.

Gainesville, Fla.
Gainesville

All-American (3): 2009- 800 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 1650 freestyle.

NCAC Championships (1): 800 Freestyle Relay (2009).

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Philosophy, Political Science and Economics major ... is the daughter of Ron and Jill Cunningham ... brother, Andrew, swam at Clemson.

Distance Jr. Gainesville, Fla. Gainesville
Ksenia Golovkina

Ksenia Golovkina Breast So.

Newton, Mass.
Newton South

National Championships (2): 200 medley relay (2009), 400 medley relay (2009).

All-American (9): 2009- 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay, 100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, 50 freestyle.

2008- 100 breaststroke, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay.

NCAC Championships (7): 100 breaststroke (2008), 200 breaststroke (2008), 200 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 medley relay (2009, 2008), 200 Freestyle Relay (2009).

National Qualifier: 2008, 2009

Personal: Economics and Math double major ... is the daughter of Victor and Irina Golovkina.

Breast So. Newton, Mass. Newton South
Breanna Gordon

Breanna Gordon IM/Free Fr.

Mission Viejo, Calif.
Santa Margarita

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of James W. and Gina Gordon and Rick and Carol J. Taylor.

IM/Free Fr. Mission Viejo, Calif. Santa Margarita
Diana Harlow

Diana Harlow IM Sr.

Jensen Beach, Fla.
Andover

Personal: Communication major ... is the daughter of David and Sheila Harlow.

IM Sr. Jensen Beach, Fla. Andover
Kristen Hohl

Kristen Hohl Free Sr.

Winfield, Ill.
Wheaton North

National Championships (4): 200 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 medley relay (2009), 400 freestyle relay (2009).

All-American (22): 2009- 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay, 400 free relay.  

2008- 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay and 800 medley relay.

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

2006- 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay.

NCAC Championships (11): 50 freestyle (2008), 100 freestyle (2009, 2008), 200 freestyle relay (2009, 2008), 200 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 medley relay (2009, 2008), 800 freestyle relay (2007), 400 freestyle relay (2009).

National Qualifier: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

2009 (Senior): "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Howard and Mary Hohl ... named 2007 and 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American ... member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the National Health Pre-professional Honor Society, and Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society ... sister, Jessica, swam at Illinois Wesleyan ... member of the National Honor Society at Wheaton North High School.

Free Sr. Winfield, Ill. Wheaton North
Emily Hopcian

Emily Hopcian Fly Fr.

Novi, Mich.
Northville

Personal: English and Communication double major ... is the daughter of Gordon Hopcian and Carol McKee ... member of the National Honor Society at Northville High School.

Fly Fr. Novi, Mich. Northville
Leora Hudak

Leora Hudak Fly Sr.

Berea, Ohio
Berea

Personal: Communication and Spanish double major ... is the daughter of David and Carol Hudak ... member of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association Honor Society ... brother, Andrew, swam at Westminster.

Fly Sr. Berea, Ohio Berea
Lizzie Litwak

Lizzie Litwak Diving So.

Loudonville, N.Y.
Albany Academy for Girls

Personal: Economics major ... is the daughter of Jim and Carol Litwakl.

Diving So. Loudonville, N.Y. Albany Academy for Girls
Sarah Masters

Sarah Masters Diving Fr.

Buffalo, N.Y.
Amherst Central

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Michael and Judy Masters ... member of the National Honor Society at Amherst Central High School.

Diving Fr. Buffalo, N.Y. Amherst Central
Lauren McKenna

Lauren McKenna Fly Sr.

Darien, Conn.
Darien

Personal: History and Sports Management double major ... is the daughter of Thomas McKenna and Dorthy Minkus-McKenna.

Fly Sr. Darien, Conn. Darien
Laura Menard

Laura Menard Distance Jr.

Mukilteo, Wash.
Kamiak

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: English major ... is the daughter of David and Jenny Menard ... member of Phi Eta Sigma, the freshman honor society.

Distance Jr. Mukilteo, Wash. Kamiak
Annamarie Novinger

Annamarie Novinger Distance Sr.

Longmont, Colo.
Niwot

National Championships (1): 400 freestyle relay (2009).

All-American (15): 2009- 400 freestyle relay, 800 freestyle relay, 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay.

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

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

2006- 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay and 400 medley relay.

NCAC Championships (6): 200 freestyle (2007, 2008), 200 freestyle relay (2008), 800 freestyle relay (2009, 2007), 400 freestyle relay (2009).

National Qualifier: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Peter and Mary Novinger.

Distance Sr. Longmont, Colo. Niwot
Lauren Pipkin

Lauren Pipkin IM/Fly So.

Lawrence, Kan.
Free State

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the daughter of J.D. and Theresa Pipkin ... memeber of the National Honor Society at Free State High School.

IM/Fly So. Lawrence, Kan. Free State
Kate Rich

Kate Rich IM/Fly Jr.

McMurray, Pa.
Peters Township

National Championships (4): 200 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 medley relay (2009), 400 free relay (2009).

All-American (11): 2009- 200 IM, 200 medley relay, 100 butterfly, 400 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay.

2008- 100 butterfly, 200 IM, 200 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay.

NCAC Championships (5): 400 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 free relay (2009), 200 free relay (2009), 200 medley relay (2009).

National Qualifier: 2007, 2008, 2009

Personal: Sports Management major ... is the daughter of Allen and Beth Rich ... member of the National Honor Society at Peters Township High School.

IM/Fly Jr. McMurray, Pa. Peters Township
Bethany Sabourin

Bethany Sabourin Back So.

Troy, Mich.
Troy Athens

NCAC Championships: 200 medley relay (2008)

National Qualifier: 2008

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of John and Jayne Sabourin ... father, John, played baseball at the University of Detroit.

Back So. Troy, Mich. Troy Athens
Samantha Salas

Samantha Salas Diving So.

Fairfax, Va.
Robinson Secondary

NCAC Championships (2): One-meter diving (2008), Three-meter diving (2008)

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Bob and Pam Salas ... also played volleyball in high school.

Diving So. Fairfax, Va. Robinson Secondary
Emily Schroeder

Emily Schroeder IM/Free Fr.

Fishers, Ind.
Hamilton Southeastern

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

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

National Qualifier: 2009

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the daughter of Rich and Angie Schroeder ... sister, Lindsay, swam at DePauw ... member of the National Honor Society at Hamilton Southeastern High School.

IM/Free Fr. Fishers, Ind. Hamilton Southeastern
Elyse Schultz

Elyse Schultz Free Fr.

Traverse City, Mich.
Traverse City West

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Richard and Lynn Schultz.

Free Fr. Traverse City, Mich. Traverse City West
Annie Stern

Annie Stern Fly So.

Ann Arbor, Mich,
Ann Arbor Pioneer

Personal: Psychology major ... is the daughter of Jonathan and Sue Stern ... brother, Samuel, plays club soccer at the University of Michigan.

Fly So. Ann Arbor, Mich, Ann Arbor Pioneer
Jenny Strasser

Jenny Strasser Free Fr.

Lafayette, Ind.
Lafayette Jefferson

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Marty and Jane Strasser ... class salutatorian.

Free Fr. Lafayette, Ind. Lafayette Jefferson
Paige Titcomb

Paige Titcomb Diving Fr.

East Sandwich, Mass.
Cape Cod Academy

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Ted and Dorsey Titcomb.

Diving Fr. East Sandwich, Mass. Cape Cod Academy
Marit Wangstad

Marit Wangstad Free Fr.

Wayzata, Minn.
The Blake School

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the daughter of Steven and Kristi Rollag Wangstad.

Free Fr. Wayzata, Minn. The Blake School
Olivia Zaleski

Olivia Zaleski Fly/Free Jr.

Corry, Pa.
Corry Area

National Championships (5): 200 medley relay (2009, 2008), 400 medley relay (2009), 100 backstroke, 400 freestyle relay (2009).

All-American (21): 2009- 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay.

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

2007- 50 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 medley relay, 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay.

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

National Qualifier: 2007, 2008, 2009

Personal: Biology major ... is the daughter of Chester and Teresa Zaleski ... father, Chester, ran track at the University of Kentucky ... was the 2008 and 2009 NCAC Female Swimmer of the Year.

Fly/Free Jr. Corry, Pa. Corry Area