Gillian Morgan. Amanda Tipton

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1 2 Gillian Morgan Senior Utility 5-11 Sacramento, Calif. Rio Americano HS 2008: For the second consecutive year, led UCSB in scoring with 50 goals on the season Ranked 12th in the MPSF with an average of 1.85 goals per game Scored a career-high five goals in an overtime win over Cal State Bakersfield (Feb. 2) during the season-opening Bakersfield Tournament Had four goals on four occasions and posted 16 multiple-goal games Longest scoring streak was seven straight games spanning from Feb. 10 thru Feb. 24 Was third on the team with 17 assists and second for steals with 18 Additionally earned 19 penalties or ejections, ranking fourth on the team Is tied for third all-time amongst Gaucho career goal leaders with 122 scored in the blue and gold. 2007: Led UCSB in scoring with a season total of 49 goals Scored a season-high four goals against Long Beach State (Apr. 4) Notched a team-leading 16-game scoring streak between Mar. 11 and Apr. 21 Tallied six goals during the MPSF Tournament, including a hat trick against Arizona State (Apr. 28) Also finished with a season total of 18 assists and 27 steals. 2006: Led all freshmen with 23 goals on the season, good for fourth on the team Also tallied three assists and 13 steals Scored four goals on first day of competition with the Gauchos in 12-4 win over Cal State San Bernardino (Feb. 4) Went on to post four multi-goal games including hat tricks against Long Beach State (Apr. 1) and Cal State Northridge (Apr. 28). 6 Named All-league, All-CIF, All-Metro and team MVP her senior year at Rio Americano High School Earned All-Capital Athletic League First Team selection her junior and sophomore years Named All-CIF First Team her junior year and All-CIF Second Team her sophomore year Set school records for most goals scored in a season at 112 and most career goals at 272 Helped her team to league championships in 2002, 2003, and 2004 Coached by Rafael Ruano Played for American River Water Polo Club Was a 2004 Junior National All-American. Gillian Morgan was born on June 23, 1987 in Stockton, Calif.Parents are Mark and Shelley Morgan Has an older brother, Van, and an older sister, Whitney, who played at USC Is a communication major at UCSB Aspires to go into marketing or public relations. Amanda Tipton Senior Defender 5-10 Sunnyvale, Calif. Saint Francis HS 2008: Was fifth on the team with 15 goals during the season Posted two multiple-goal games, including a season-high hat trick during a overtime win against Hartwick (Feb. 9) Scored two goals in 16-6 victory over Pacific on April 13 Led the team with nine field blocks Dished out seven assists and collected 15 steals Also earned 16 penalties or ejections Ranks 16th on the Gaucho career goals leaders list with 69 total. 2007: As a sophomore, led UCSB with a season total of 49 earned penalties or ejections Also finished the season with 32 goals, 26 assists and 20 steals Posted three hat tricks during the season and seven multiple-goal games One of four Gauchos to score a goal against MPSF champion Stanford. 2006: Tallied 22 goals during the season Also handed out 10 assists and collected 19 steals in her freshman campaign Had a four-game streak with at least one goal from Feb. 12 to Feb. 24 Had a season-high hat trick in narrow 9-8 win over UC San Diego (Feb. 25) Also posted multiple-goal games against Stanford (Feb. 18), Brown (Feb. 24) and San Diego State (Feb. 15). INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION A member of the 2006 USA Women s Junior National Team Helped team to silver medals at the Six Nations Tournament in Italy and the Pythia Cup in Greece during July of 2006 Scored three goals at the Six Nations Tournament: two against Italy and one vs. Australia. Named all-league in 2003 and 2004 and AllCentral Coast Section in 2004 at St. Francis High School Helped her team to two CCS championships in 2002 and 2003 Coached by Brendan Reutebuch Played for Stanford Water Polo Club, placing second at Senior Nationals in 2004 Was an All-American at the Junior Nationals in 2004 and an All-American at Junior Olympics in 2005 with Stanford Water Polo Also competed in soccer and swimming. Amanda Tipton was born in Placentia, Calif. on July 16, 1987 to Dave Tipton and Mia Breen Is majoring in sociology with a minor in education at UCSB Enjoys listening to music on her record player, playing Nintendo and baking Favorite food is hot dogs. Women s Water Polo 5

2 3 Katlin Kubas Junior Defender 5-10 Corona del Mar, Calif. Corona del Mar HS 2008: Did not play. 2007: Played in 35 contests as a sophomore Scored 11 goals and dished out four assists Tallied 15 steals and earned seven penalties or ejections Scored two goals at the UCSD Triton Invitational against Santa Clara and San Diego State (Feb. 10) Scored a goal in four of the five contests against San Diego State. 2006: Scored four goals during her first season in the blue and gold Had goals against Cal State San Bernardino (Feb. 4), Marist (Mar. 11) and UC Irvine (Apr. 2). Played at Corona del Mar High School under head coach Aaron Chaney First Team All-Pacific Coast League her junior and senior years Two-time First Team All-CIF selection Helped her team to four league championships and four consecutive CIF Championships Also competed in swimming. Katlin Marie Kubas was born on Aug. 14, 1987 in Newport Beach, Calif. to parents John and Ardie Kubas Is majoring in feminist studies Aspires to be an elementary school teacher. 6 UCSBgauchos.com 4 Taylor Byrne Junior Attacker 5-10 Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prepratory 8 Lizzie Rouleau Junior Center 5-8 Los Altos, Calif. Saint Francis HS 2008 ACADEMIC ALL-MPSF 2008: Tallied two goals for the Gauchos, first in the season-opener against Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2) and the second in a 16-6 win over Pacific (Apr. 13) Also tallied an assist and four steals. 2007: Appeared in over 32 games as a freshman Scored a season-high two goals against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (Mar. 10) Finished the season with a total of seven goals, six assists and nine steals. Played at Gulliver Preparatory under coach Alex Bennett Member of four-straight state championship teams which went during her varsity career All-Miami-Dade County First Team selection in both 2005 and 2006, in addition to Third-Team All-American honors as a junior and senior Also a standout volleyball player, she was one of five nominees for the Miami-Dade County Female Athlete of the 2008: Was fourth on the team with 23 goals scored during her sophomore campaign Had six multiple-goal games Posted a season-high four goals in an overtime loss to Cal State San Bernardino (Apr. 19) Scored hat tricks against Cal State Bakersfield (Feb. 2), Hartwick (Feb. 9) and Hawai i (Apr. 24) Handed out 10 assists and tallied 12 steals Led the team with 32 earned penalties or ejections. 2007: Appeared in over 24 games as a freshman Scored against No. 12 Hartwick securing UC Santa Barbara s fifth-place finish in the Triton Invitational (Feb. 11) Finished the season with a total of six goals, nine assists, and nine steals. Played two-meters at St. Francis High School of Mountain View for coach Brendan Reutebuch Capped prep career with First Team honors from the Central Coast Section and West Catholic Athletic League in 2005 Scored 22 goals in six league matches tops amongst Year award in 2006 Captained both her volleyball and water polo teams Female Athlete of the Year at Gulliver Prep Awarded with Unsung Hero accolades following her senior year of water polo and named her volleyball team s Most Valuable Player Was also a member of her high school s basketball team. Played with Florida Coast Water Polo Helped team to an 11th place finish at the 2006 National Junior Olympics in Ventura County. Kathryn Taylor Byrne was born on Aug. 15, 1988 in Miami, Fla.Parents are Wynn and Michael Byrne Has one brother, Jake Nicknamed Tay Is a global studies major at UCSB Not a fan of being far from the water When out of the pool enjoys surfing, wakeboarding and fishing Names Wedding Crashers as her favorite movie Likes to listen to country music Says that winning state her senior year was her most memorable athletic experience. all players and also garnered Second Team All-Area acclaim from the San Jose Mercury News 2004 saw her earn Second Team All- WCAL accolades after helping the Lancers to the WCAL Championship and a second place finish in the Central Coast Section. Played for Stanford Water Polo Club During the summer of 2006, she helped Stanford to a first place finish at Junior Nationals and second place at Senior Nationals A member of the Stanford 18-and-under team that took third place at the 2005 National Junior Olympics and fourth place in Elizabeth Rose Rouleau was born on April 8, 1988 in Mountain View, Calif Parents are Bert and Mary Rouleau Has three siblings, Sean, Aaron and Nic Lists listening to music, baking, and playing with her dog as some of her favorite hobbies Names Love Actually as her favorite movie Her late Aunt Lynn is her personal hero.

3 RS Christie Clark Junior Utility 5-10 Atherton, Calif. Sacred Heart Prep 2008 ACADEMIC ALL-MPSF 2008: Was second on the team with 44 goals scored Opened the season with four goals against Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2), went on to have 13 multiple-goal games Posted a career-high five goals in the Gauchos 16-6 win over Pacific on Apr. 13 That game was the last in a six-game streak of contests with more than one goal and part of an 11-game scoring streak that ran from Mar. 9 thru Apr. 26 Had hat tricks against USC (Mar. 28), Cal (Apr. 6) and Hawai i (Apr. 24) Also led the team in assists with 22 Additionally posted 15 steals and 28 earned penalties or ejections Ranks 14th all-time amongst Gaucho career goal leaders with 79 total. 2007: Finished the season with a total of 35 goals, good for third on the team and first among freshmen Scored a season-high four goals in a victory over Cal State Bernardino (Feb. 17) Had a hat trick in two games against Arizona State (Feb. 25 and Apr. 28) Ended the season with an eightgame scoring streak Also tallied a season total of 13 assists and 23 steals. Played utility at Sacred Heart Prep First Team All- Central Coast Section and All-Western Catholic Athletic League performer as a junior and senior Tallied 56 goals while leading the Gators to a 30-2 record and sectional semifinal appearance her final season Second Team All-American in 2005 and honorable mention All-American in 2004 First Team All-San Jose Mercury News during both her junior and senior seasons While at Sacred Heart, her team captured two WCAL titles and made three CCS Final Four appearances Was team captain and co-most Valuable Player as a senior On the honor roll for entire high school career Also competed in swimming. Played for NorCal Earned MVP honors at the Hawaiian Invitational. Christina Marie Clark was born on Jan. 28, 1988 in Atherton, Calif. to Peter and Jane Clark Has two sisters: Zizi who is a former Gaucho water polo player, and KK, who is currently playing at UCLA Is majoring in English at UCSB Says winning the NorCal Championships held in Davis during her senior season is her most memorable athletic achievement. 1 Chelsea Carrillo Sophomore Goalie 5-8 Morgan Hill, Calif. Live Oak HS 2008: Sat out much of the season due to an injury. Played goalie for Live Oak High School and was part of the 2005 and 2006 Tri County Athletic League championship teams Led her team to a second place finish in the Blossom Valley Athletic League her senior year Was a Tri County Athletic League First Team selection as a junior Her senior year, she was named Blossom Valley Athletic League Water Polo Senior of the Year, a Central Coast Section All-Stars Team selection, along with Central Coast Section Honorable Mention Was also a member of Live Oak High School s swim team. Playing for Legacy Water Polo Club, she participated in the 2005 Junior Olympics Also played for Morgan Hill Water Polo Club and Splash Water Polo Club during her high school career. Chelsea Carrillo was born Nov. 8, 1988, in Stanford, Calif. to parents Jim Carrillo and Lisa Black Raised in Morgan Hill, Calif. with two siblings, Megan and Shelby In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with family and friends, and taking trips to Lake Tahoe Lists her favorite film as She s the Man and her favorite book as Swimming to Antarctica Is a physiology major at UCSB and her interests include anatomy and physiology She lists her family, friends and former coaches as her personal heroes. 1 Kate Murphy Sophomore Goalie 5-7 Corona del Mar, Calif. Corona del Mar HS 2008: Played in seven games in the goal, a total of eight quarters Posted 20 saves Had a season high five saves on two occasions: against Hawai i (Mar. 15) and Cal State San Bernardino (Apr. 19) Also recorded two steals and two assists. Played goalie at Corona Del Mar High School and was a member of the 2005 and 2006 CIF Division II championship teams Led her team to three consecutive conference championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007 Named to the Pacific Coast All-League Team Named Most Inspirational Player in Member of the Corona Del Mar Polo Club. Placed third at the USA Women s Youth National Zone Tournament and the Panasonic Pan Pacific Tournament. Katherine Louise Murphy was born on July 6, 1989 in Newport Beach, Calif Raised in Corona del Mar by her parents John and Louise Murphy Has two siblings, Jacob and Diana Murphy Aside from playing water polo enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and painting Notes Remember the Titans as one of her favorite films Aspires to become an elementary school teacher and artist. Women s Water Polo 7

4 5 Katie Kepner Sophomore Attacker 5-4 Newport Beach, Calif. Newport Harbor HS 2008: Scored 14 goals during her first season as a member of the active roster and was second on the team with 20 assists Led the team with 22 steals Opened the season with a six-game scoring streak which included a career-high hat trick in the season-opener against Fresno Pacific Scored a pair of goals against USC on Apr : Redshirted. Played at Newport Harbor High School under coach Bill Barrnett Member of the Southern Section Division I Championship squad in 2006, garnering Third-Team All-CIF recognition Also a Second-Team All-Sea View League honoree as a senior, scoring 34 goals with 41 assists and 33 steals in her final campaign Won three league titles with the Sailors, who were Division I runners-up in 2005 A three-year varsity swimmer as well. Played for SoCal Water Polo Club, helping the team to the 2006 Junior Olympic Championship Also played two seasons with Newport Water Polo Club. Personal Katie Rose Kepner was born on Mar. 17, 1988 in Fountain Valley, Calif. Parents are Kenton and Donna Kepner Has an older brother named Paul, who she names as her personal hero Enjoys dancing, shopping, hanging out on the beach and bike riding when not in the pool Likes to watch The Goonies and Blow Lists the Harry Potter series as her favorite books and movies Enjoys the music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Says that winning the CIF Division I Water Polo Championship was her most memorable athletic achievement. 7 Claire Buchanan Sophomore Utility 5-10 Carmichael, Calif. St. Francis HS 2008: Scored 12 goals as a true freshman for the Gauchos Earned 22 penalties or ejections, good for third on the team Posted six assists and four field blocks Scored two goals on three occasions, including a pair of goals in wins over Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2) and Hartwick (Feb. 9). Played for St. Francis High School and was a member of the 2005 and 2006 CIF Division I Championship teams Two-time All-Metro Player of the Year Named High School All- American in 2006 Three-time Division I All- CIF First-Team selection Four-time Delta River All-League selection Named Delta River League MVP her junior and senior years. Member of American River Water Polo Club Named Women s National All-American and Junior Olympics All-American. Claire Alyce Buchanan was born on Dec. 12, 1988 in Carmichael, Calif Parents are Jeff and Jayne Buchanan Raised in Sacramento, Calif. with one brother, Brian Aside from water polo, Claire has competed in swimming She enjoys baking, traveling and murder mysteries Garden State is one of her favorite films Is a biology major and aspires to become a scientist. 9 Alisha Khan Sophomore Utility 5-4 Moraga, Calif. Campolindo HS 2008: Did not play. 2007: Played in 37 games as a freshman and tallied 11 goals Dished out 14 assists and also tallied 17 steals Scored a career-high two goals on two occasions: against Cal Baptist (Feb. 3) and against USC (Apr. 20) Longest scoring streak was three games with a goal, spanning from Feb. 11 till Feb. 17 Scored against Stanford on Apr. 15. Played at Campolindo High School under head coach Ryan Cunanne Four-time All-Diablo Foothill League selection Named First Team All-North Coast Section in 2005 Finished her prep career with a school-record 136 goals Scored 80 times as a senior while guiding the Cougars to the NCS quarterfinals Threetime team MVP Named to the Contra Costa Times All-East Bay/North Bay Team during her final two seasons Also competed in basketball and swimming. Played for Golden Bear Water Polo Club. Alisha Raza Kahn was born on July 9, 1988 in Concord, Calif. to parents Mohsin and Anne Kahn Has an older sister, Shanon Majoring in psychology with ambitions to become a nurse. 8 UCSBgauchos.com

5 10 Kathryn Nelson Sophomore Utility 5-9 Lompoc, Calif. Cabrillo HS 2008: Scored seven goals during her first season with the Gauchos Posted one of UCSB s two goals in the MPSF contest with Stanford (Mar. 7) Also tallied 14 assists, good for fourth on the team Collected 17 steals and posted five field blocks. Played utility for Cabrillo High School as part of the 2007 CIF Division IV Championship team Led her team to the Northern Santa Barbara League Championships for four consecutive seasons Named Northern Santa Barbara League MVP and Northern Santa Barbara Female Athlete of the Year as a senior Earned Division IV All-CIF MVP honors also as a senior. Played for the Santa Barbara Water Polo Club and was a member of the 2007 Junior Olympic Championship Team Finished third at Senior Nationals and fifth at Junior Nationals. Kathryn Nelson was born on Aug. 22, 1989 in Long Beach, Calif Parents are John and Dee Nelson Raised in Lompoc, Calif. with one sister, Rachel Also enjoys swimming Lists Ace Ventura: Pet Detective as her favorite film. 12 Michelle Beaudreau Sophomore Attacker 5-7 San Mateo, Calif. Aragon HS 2008: Tallied 13 steals during her first season in the blue and gold and dished out three assists Scored her lone goal in an 8-6 victory over UC Davis at the UC San Diego Triton Invitational (Feb. 9). As a four-year member of Aragon High School s women s varsity water polo squad, made four Central Coast Section appearances Was a PAL Bay All-League selection and a Central Coast Section All-League selection for three consecutive seasons. Played on NorCal Water Polo Club, which won the Hawaiian Invitational two consecutive years Also played for the Pacific Zone Team for two years. Michelle Annette Beaudreau was born on Sept. 20, 1989 in San Mateo, Calif Her mother is Barbara and she has two brothers: Michael and Marc Enjoys playing the piano and watching the 49ers in her free time Lists Crash as her favorite movie and Warriors Don t Cry as her favorite book Notes beating SET in a shootout for the Hawaiian Invitational Championship as her most memorable athletic achievement. 14 Cailee Kilroy Sophomore Attacker 5-8 Santa Barbara, Calif. Santa Barbara HS 2008: Scored two goals including one during the season-opener against Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2) and one against Cal State San Bernardino (Apr. 19) Handed out four assists and collected six steals Also collected two earned penalties or ejections. Played on three Division IV CIF Championship Teams while attending Santa Barbara High School.Led Santa Barbara to four consecutive league championships As a junior, was selected First Team All-Channel League as well as First Team Division IV All-CIF Named First Team All-Channel League and Second Team Division IV All-CIF as a senior. Played for Santa Barbara Water Polo Club, which finished first at the 2007 Junior Olympics. Cailean Megan Kilroy was born on July 19, 1989 to parents Jim and Barb Kilroy Has a younger brother, Griffen As a native of Santa Barbara, Calif. she enjoys relaxing on the beach, kayaking, cooking, and hanging out with friends Lists Zoolander as her favorite film Hopes to become an elementary school teacher She praises her parents as her personal heroes. Women s Water Polo 9

6 15 Kristin Kulakowski Sophomore Center 5-8 Huntington Beach, Calif. Huntington Beach HS 17 Marilee Silveria Sophomore Attacker 5-5 Saratoga, Calif. Archbishop Mitty HS 2008: Scored four goals as a true freshman and also tallied two assists Scored during the season-opener against Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2) Also had goals against Pacific (Apr. 13), Cal State San Bernardino (Apr. 19) and Pacific (Apr. 25). Played for Huntington Beach High School with four Division I CIF team appearances during her high school career Finished her senior year with 68 goals As a junior, she was named First Team All-Sunset League As a senior, she was named First Team All-Sea View League and Third Team Division I All-CIF Named Huntington Beach High School s 2007 Female Athlete of the Year Displayed outstanding academic performance and was named USA Water Polo Academic All-American in : Posted one goal as a freshman in the 16-6 MPSF win over Pacific on Apr. 13 Also tallied one assist during the season. Played for Archbishop Mitty as part of the Division I Central Coast Section Championship Team Selected West Catholic Athletic League First Team All-League and Division I Central Coast Section Honorable Mention Also chosen to play in North Coast Section and Central Coast Section All-Star Pacific Zone competitions A member of Archbishop Mitty s swim team all four years of high school Exemplified outstanding academic performance as a four-year member of Archbishop Mitty s Honor Roll. Played for South Irvine WPC Participated in the Junior Olympics during 2005, 2006 and 2007 Participated in the National Open Tournament during Kristin Renee Kulakowski was born on Mar. 2, 1989 in Los Alamitos Calif. to parents Mike and Christy Kulakowski Raised in Huntington Beach, Calif. with one sibling, Tyler Enjoys playing the piano, photography and hanging out with friends during her spare time Lists Legally Blonde as her favorite film, Jack Johnson and Boston as her favorite musicians, and The Secret Life of Bees as her favorite book Notes receiving the Huntington Beach High School s 2007 Female Athlete of the Year Award as her most memorable athletic achievement Lists her parents as her personal heroes. Competed in Junior and Senior Nationals during Also competed in the Junior Olympics in 2003 and Marilee Louise Silveria was born on Dec. 29, 1988 in San Jose, Calif. to parents Brad and Diane Silveria Grew up in Saratoga, Calif. with one sibling, Dana Enjoys boating and scuba diving during her free time Names The Little Mermaid as her favorite film and The Pact as her favorite book Is a sociology major and hopes to become an elementary school teacher Names her grandma and uncle as personal heroes. 18 Jillian Waldron Sophomore Attacker 5-7 Agoura, Calif. Agoura HS 2008: Scored two goals as a true freshman and also tallied two assists First goal came in season opener against Fresno Pacific (Feb. 2) and second goal was against Pacific (Apr. 13) Also collected four steals and earned three penalties or ejections. As a senior she led Agoura High School to a conference title and a Division II CIF Championship Named Marmonte League First Team All-League and named Second Team Division II All-CIF Was a dual sport high school athlete that also competed for Agoura High School s swim team. Played for the Los Angeles Water Polo Club. Jillian Waldron was born on Nov. 2, 1988 in Pasadena, Calif Raised in Agoura, Calif. by parents Glen and Jennifer Waldron Has two siblings, Gretchen and Jane Enjoys going to the beach in her spare time Lists Knocked Up as her favorite film and John Mayer as her favorite musician Majoring in history and aspires to become an elementary school teacher Notes winning the Division II CIF Championship her senior year as her most memorable athletic achievement. 10 UCSBgauchos.com

7 13 19 Alyssa Rangel Elle Quane Freshman Attacker 5-3 Whittier, Calif. Whittier HS 2008: Redshirted. Played attacker and utility at Whittier High School as part of the 2005 and 2007 CIF Division III championship teams Led her team to the Del Rio League championships for four consecutive years Named Del Rio All-League for four years Was a four-time Division III All-CIF selection Also swam for Whittier High School and competed in volleyball. Member of the Commerce Junior Olympic and Speedo Cup championship teams. Alyssa Rangel was born on Mar.15, 1989 in Montebello, Calif Her mother is Yolanda Rangel and she has a sister, Mia She enjoys surfing, snowboarding, painting, football and playing the drums What s Eating Gilbert Grape is one of her favorite films Is interested in journalism and aspires to write about problems that affect contemporary society. Freshman Utility 5-8 El Segundo, Calif. El Segundo HS Jamie Moran Freshman Attacker 5-3 Martinez, Calif. Alhambra HS Played at Alhambra High School under head coach Frank Reichert Was a three-time team MVP Four-time All-Diablo Foothill Athletic League selection Three-time All-North Coast Section honoree Also competed in track and swimming Was on the honor roll all four years of high school. Played for Lamorinda. Played at El Segundo High School under head coach Scott Garinger Was a First Team All-Ocean League selection and was league MVP during her senior season after leading the team in scoring Named First Team All-CIF Division VI during her junior and senior seasons and was a Second Team selection as a sophomore Helped the Eagles to a CIF Championship during the season On the Principal s Honor Roll all four years of high school. Played for Los Angeles Water Polo Club, helping her team to a second-place finish at the 2008 National Junior Olympics. Elle Susanne Quane was born on Feb. 7, 1990 to parents Mark and Linda Quane Has an older sister, Markayla, who plays water polo for UC San Diego Is a communication major at UCSB Outside of the pool, she enjoys hiking, white-water rafting, snowboarding and being at the beach Favorite movie is Death At A Funeral and enjoys reading the Twilight series Says winning the semi-final game at the 2008 Junior Olympics is her most memorable athletic achievement. RS 21 Kelly Hendrickson 20 Alexa Fuller Jamie Moran was born on Mar. 17, 1990 in Walnut Creek, Calif. to parents Joseph and Lee Ann Moran Has a younger sister, Kelly Majoring in microbiology with a business economics minor Plans to attend medical school after graduation and become a cardiovascular surgeon Lists Transformers as her favorite movie Names her grandfathers as her personal heroes. RS Katie Zakula Freshman Utility 5-7 Sunnyvale, Calif. Abraham Lincoln HS Freshman Utiltiy 5-7 Coto de Caza, Calif. Santa Margarita Catholic HS Freshman Utility 5-11 San Mateo, Calif. Notre Dame HS Played at Abraham Lincoln High School under head coach Robert Beranda Was a two-time All-BUAL honoree, earning Second Team honors as a freshman and First Team honors as a sophomore Named Junior of the Year and Senior of the Year, which she names as her most memorable athletic achievements. Played at Santa Margarita Catholic High School under head coach Kevin Ricks Was an All-Trinity League selection as a junior and senior Earned All-CIF recognition in 2008 Helped the Eagles to three Trinity League titles Also competed in swimming. Played at Notre Dame High School under head coach Carter Bick Was a two-time First Team AllWest Catholic Athletic League selection Was the leading scorer in the WCAL and earned team MVP honors Also competed in basketball and swimming. Played for SET water polo club. Has played for NorCal Water Polo Club and Stanford Water Polo Club. Kelly Michelle Hendrickson was born on Mar. 16, 1990 in San Jose, Calif. to parents Mike and Diane Hendrickson Has two younger brothers, Christopher and Matthew Is majoring in communication and has ambitions to work in public relations When not playing water polo, she enjoys watching movies with her family; one of her favorites is The Sound of Music Bob Dylan is her favorite musician and her favorite book is Lamb by Christopher Moore Names Robin Williams as her personal hero. Alexa Fuller was born on May 21, 1990 in Arlington, Texas to parents Dan and Cindy Fuller Has two brothers, Steven and Eric Has yet to declare a major at UCSB, but aspires to have a career in either sports medicine or nursing Favorite movie is Cruel Intentions while her favorite book is My Sister s Keeper Enjoys listening to music by the Goo Goo Dolls. Katie Zakula was born on Apr. 30, 1990 to parents Steve and Shannon Zakula in Palo Alto, Calif. Has two siblings, Nick and Eva Is majoring in communication with ambitions of becoming a film and entertainment agent Outside of water polo, she enjoys singing and performing arts Names Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand as her favorite novel Her personal hero is Andrea Bocelli. Women s Water Polo 11