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1 QUICK FA C T S GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Kalamazoo, Mich. Founded: 1903 Enrollment: 26,239 School Colors: Brown & Gold Nickname: Broncos Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Mid-American Conference (MAC) Home Field: WMU Soccer Complex (400) Press Row Number: (269) All-Time Record: , 10 seasons All-Time MAC Record: , nine seasons President: Dr. Judith I. Bailey (Coker, 1968) Athletic Director: Kathy Beauregard (Hope, 1979) Soccer A.D.: Monty Porter (Iowa, 1989) : Mike Haines (Kalamazoo, 1993) O: (269) michael.haines@wmich.edu SID: Daniel Jankowski (Western Michigan, 1990) O: (269) daniel.jankowski@wmich.edu CONTACT INFORMATION Attention: Women s Soccer Office Seelye Indoor Athletic Center 1903 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI Schedule: all times are Eastern Sun. Aug. 20 GRAND VALLEY STATE (exh.) 12:00 p.m. Fri. Aug. Michigan 4:30 p.m. Sun. Aug. 27 MICHIGAN STATE 1:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. West Virginia 7:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. Pittsburgh 1:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. Diadora Classic vs. Northern Iowa 5:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. Diadora Creighton 2:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. 15 OAKLAND 2:00 p.m. Sun. Sept. Northwestern 1:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. Toledo # 5:00 p.m. Sun. Sept. Bowling Green # 2:00 p.m. Fri. Sept. Akron # 5:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. Ohio # 1:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 6 BUFFALO # 4:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. 8 KENT STATE # 12:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. Eastern Michigan # 3:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. Central Michigan # 1:00 p.m. Fri. Oct. 20 MIAMI # 3:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. 22 BALL STATE # 12:00 p.m. Thurs. Oct. Northern Illinois # 5:00 p.m. Sun. Oct. MAC Tournament (First Round) F-S Nov. MAC Tournament #Mid-American Conference match 2005 Record: MAC Record: 8-3-0, 3rd; lost in MAC Quarterfinals Starters Returning: 5 D-Chantal Robinson (17 starts), D-Valerie McIntyre (19), MF-Tara Cook (8), MF-Stacy Rogers (10), F-Mandi Marsh (11) Starters Lost: 6 G-Katie Perz (19), D-Chelsea McNally (19), D-Lisa Witt (15), MF- Katie Ruzinsky (18), MF-Andrea Tyler (18), F-Stephanie Johnson (16) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/6 WMU SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE Produced by the WMU Athletic Media Relations Office Editor: Daniel Jankowski Cover Designs: Mike Naylor, Silhouette Graphics Printing: JB Printing, Performance Communications Proofing Assistance: Paula Haughn, Kim Hemingway, Matt Holmes, Mat Kanan Information current as of July 24, 2006 Photo Credits: Front Cover McIntyre, Rogers action by Gary Shook; Robinson, Marsh action by Zolton Cohen; Inside Front Cover crowd shot by Casey Spring All-MAC First Team selection Chantal Robinson BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 1

2 R O S T E R No. Name Pos. Ht. Elg. Hometown Last School 00 Jenna Schrumpf GK 5-10 Sr. West Branch, Mich. Williamston HS 0 Sarah Phillips GK 5-5 Fr. Holland, Mich. West Ottawa HS 1 Jessica Laning GK 5-8 R-Fr. Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS 2 Stacy Rogers MF 5-7 Sr. Shelby Township, Mich. Eisenhower HS 3 Mandi Marsh F 5-7 Sr. Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. South HS 4 Emily Peterson D 5-4 Fr. Portage, Mich. Central HS 5 Emily Chesher MF 5-5 So. Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS 6 Laura White MF 5-5 Jr. Okemos, Mich. Okemos HS 7 Thalia Playford F 5-2 So. Sudbury, Ontario Lockerby Composite 8 Patrice Impelido MF 5-5 Fr. Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard South HS 9 Mereasa Brownlie MF 5-2 Fr. Windsor, Ontario Catholic Central HS 10 Nicole Sweinberg F 5-4 So. Cary, Ill. Grove HS 11 Amy Letzgus MF 5-8 Jr. Royal Oak, Mich. Kimball HS 12 Cassandra Nelson F 5-6 So. Duluth, Minn. East HS 13 Jenna Luiz F 5-6 So. Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Northern HS 14 Ashley Caliendo D 5-5 Fr. Darien, Ill. Downers Grove South HS 15 Michele Roffey D 5-3 Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield HS 16 Valerie McIntyre D 5-6 Sr. Macomb Township, Mich. Henry Ford II HS 17 Tara Cook MF 5-7 So. Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS 18 Sara Boakye F 5-6 So. Keller, Texas Western Kentucky 19 Alissa Burge D 5-10 So. Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East HS 20 Chantal Robinson D 5-8 Sr. Midland, Mich. Midland HS 21 Ashleigh Carpentier D 5-8 So. Portage, Mich. Central HS 22 Nicole Uhazie D 5-4 Fr. Rochester, Mich. Stoney Creek HS 23 Hillary Wernlund D 5-6 Fr. Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood HS 24 Carmen Leguizamon MF 5-2 Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic Central HS 25 Sarah Joyce D 5-4 Fr. Kalamazoo, Mich. Central HS : Mike Haines : Matt Kellogg Volunteer Coach: Erin Carlson Pronunciations: Mereasa Brownlie Mer-eese-ah Alissa Burge Bur-gh Ashley Caliendo Cali-indoe Ashleigh Carpentier Car-pen-teer Patrice Impelido Im-pell-leedoe Carmen Leguizamon Leg-geese-ah-mon Jenna Luiz Louise Thalia Playford Talia Michele Roffey Row-fee BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 2

3 V E T E R A N S #19 Alissa Burge, D Sophomore 5-10 Frankfort, Ill. Lincoln Way East HS : Made appearances off the bench against Buffalo and Northern Illinois. High School: Four-year starter helped Griffins become regional and sectional champions all four years 2004 team advanced to the state s elite eight received awards such as defensive MVP, all-conference and all-sectional. Personal: Majoring in dietetics owns a 3.80 GPA daughter of David and Pam Burge born Sept. 9, 1986 in Olympia Fields, Ill. #21 Ashleigh Carpentier, D Sophomore 5-8 1VL Portage, Mich. Central HS : Produced two assists in 4-0 win over MAC champion Bowling Green started six games. High School: Received Smith Award for Female Athlete of the Year as a senior named all-conference all four years received all-district, all-regional and all-state honorable mention as a junior and senior member of the TKO soccer club that participated as state semifinalists in 2005, 2003 and 2002 state finalist in Personal: University curriculum sports a 3.36 GPA daughter of Charles Carpentier and Heidi Williams born Aug. 15, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Mich. #5 Emily Chesher, MF Sophomore 5-5 1VL Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS Totals : Saw action in two games earned medical redshirt. 2004: Made Bronco debut in the season opener at Oakland assisted on Lisa Witt s goal against Miami for first career point tallied first career goal on a corner kick at Eastern Michigan. High School: Earned all-conference, all-region, all-district and all-state accolades third team all-state as a junior netted 15 goals in 2004 played on undefeated (13-0-0) junior varsity squad as a freshman member of regional champion Olympic Development team. Personal: Majoring in elementary education daughter of Phil and Deb Chesher born Dec. 17, 1985 in Perrysburg, Ohio. GARY SHOOK BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 3

4 V E T E R A N S #17 Tara Cook, MF Sophomore 5-7 1VL Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS : Named WMU s Most Improved Player started last eight games of the season. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Two-time honorable mention all-state selection claimed all-conference and all-district honors three times named to all-area roster final three seasons member of conference and district championship squad as a sophomore. Personal: Majoring in business daughter of Dick and Karen Cook born May 3, 1986 in Grand Haven, Mich. #1 Jessica Laning, GK R-Freshman 5-8 Grand Haven, Mich. Grand Haven HS ZOLTON COHEN 2005: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two seasons at Grand Haven High School receive all-district accolades as a junior. Personal: Majoring in nursing carries a 3.69 GPA daughter of Jeff Laning and Lisa Rubleski born Dec. 27, 1986 in Grand Rapids, Mich. #11 Amy Letzgus, MF Junior 5-8 2VL Royal Oak, Mich. Kimball HS ZOLTON COHEN Totals : Scored game-winning goal in the 59th minute in a 1-0 victory at Michigan State. 2004: Missed entire season with knee injury suffered in opener at Oakland earned medical redshirt. 2003: Named to MAC All-Freshman Team tied for fifth in team scoring assisted on the team s opening scoring play of the campaign for first collegiate point first career goal was the game winner at Buffalo earned assist in the MAC Championship Game against Bowling Green. High School: Member of first team all-state and Dream Team squads as a senior member of Vardar 85 club team, which claimed the state championship in 2003 participated in the Olympic Development Program and was a member of the regional pool in Personal: Majoring in human resource management owns a 3.28 GPA daughter of Betty Ann Garlak born Sept. 28, 1984 in St. Clair, Mich. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 4

5 V E T E R A N S #13 Jenna Luiz, F Sophomore 5-6 Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Northern HS : Made lone appearance of the season in the Toledo match. High School: Four-year letterwinner helped team become district champions in 2002, 2004 and 2005 all-district as a junior and senior. Personal: University curriculum daughter of Thomas and Barbara Luiz born April 21, 1987 in Royal Oak, Mich. #3 Mandi Marsh, F Senior 5-7 3VL Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. South HS Totals : All-MAC Second Team selection team leader in shots (38) ranked third in game-winning goals (3) and ninth in shots per game (2.00) among MAC players stole a pass in the box and scored unassisted for game-winner against Central Michigan during the regular season notched game-winner with 2:34 left in regulation in season finale at Northern Illinois registered five shots versus DePaul and Northern Illinois. 2004: Earned a share of the team s points lead (15) topped the roster with 20 shots on goal earned first career start in the home opener against Michigan State assisted on Chelsea McNally s match-tying goal at DePaul collected team s final goal in the 2-0 win over Marshall in the MAC opener corner kick found the head of Chantal Robinson for the overtime game winner against Northern Illinois finished a rebound at IPFW for team s second goal in 3-0 victory scored a goal and assisted on another versus Kent State. 2003: Tied for fifth in team scoring made Bronco debut in the season opener against Valparaiso first career goal was the game winner against Marshall assisted on the game winner against Northern Illinois in a 1-0 victory netted a goal and assisted on another in 4-1 victory over Central Michigan tallied a goal in 2-1 MAC semifinal win against Ohio. High School: First team all-state selection as a senior named team and conference most valuable player third team all-state as a sophomore and was a member of the second team as a junior played club soccer for Vardar, earning a pair of state titles team MVP in Personal: Majoring in art daughter of Van and Carolyn Marsh born Jan. 4, 1985 in Turnersville, N.J. GARY SHOOK GREAT PERFORMANCES WMU successful in NCAA debut Nov. 14, 2003 Western Michigan s first ever NCAA Tournament appearance provided the backdrop for the program s most significant victory. WMU shocked ninthranked Illinois, 2-0, on a chilly evening in Champaign. The Illini held a commanding edge in shots (18-5) and corners (9-1), but goalkeeper Katie Perz was unflappable, earning the shutout with four saves. Chantal Robinson (21st minute) and Jessica Pattison (85th) provided the goals, handing Illinois just its fourth loss in 22 games. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 5

6 V E T E R A N S #16 Valerie McIntyre, D Senior 5-6 2VL Macomb Township, Mich. Henry Ford II HS Totals : One of two Broncos to start all 19 games helped the Bronco defense record six shutouts. 2004: Tabbed WMU s Most Improved Player started 18 matches. 2003: Kept out of the lineup a majority of the campaign due to various injuries made Bronco debut in the season opener at Valparaiso. High School: Third team all-state selection as a senior played club soccer for Vardar, the 2003 Michigan State Cup champions. Personal: Majoring in elementary education daughter of Robert and Donna McIntyre brother, Christopher, attends WMU born Jan. 26, 1985 in Sterling Heights, Mich. #12 Cassandra Nelson, F Sophomore 5-6 1VL Duluth, Minn. East HS : Shared freshmen honors for games played (19). High School: Four-year letterwinner named Duluth News Tribune All-Area First Team as a junior and senior; second team as a sophomore all-state honorable mention as a senior also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Majoring in nursing carries a 3.90 GPA daughter of Thomas and Yolanda Nelson born Nov. 14, 1986 in Chicago, Ill. #7 Thalia Playford, F Sophomore 5-2 1VL Sudbury, Ontario Lockerby Composite School : Named to MAC All-Freshman Team chosen WMU s Newcomer of the Year led the Broncos in goals (6) and scoring (13 points) sixth in the MAC in goals per game (0.32 avg.) scored goals in four straight games struck for a pair of goals against Bowling Green notched game-winners versus Akron and Buffalo launched a team season-high six shots against Ohio. High School: Helped prep squad to a 14-0 record as a senior. Personal: Majoring in marketing owns a 4.00 GPA daughter of Lee Playford and Joan Cass born July 21, 1987 in Owen Sound, Ontario. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 6

7 V E T E R A N S #20 Chantal Robinson, D Senior 5-8 3VL Midland, Mich. Midland HS Totals : Named to All-MAC First Team became WMU s all-time leader in assists (23) led team with six assists ranked fifth in MAC assists (0.32 avg.) named to the TD Banknorth Classic All-Tournament Team took five shots against Akron Broncos leading active scorer with 47 points. 2004: Second on the team in points (14) scored first goal of the season with the game winner against Northern Illinois free kick bounced into the goal in 3-0 win at IPFW goal was second game clincher in as many outings netted third-straight game winning goal with a 35-yard strike in overtime at Eastern Michigan. 2003: Selected to All-MAC Freshman Team named Third Team Freshman All-America by Soccerbuzz.com also named to third team all-region and freshman all-region by the site topped the roster in scoring with 27 points (7-13) set school s single-season record with 13 assists led the conference in assists and finished 16th in the nation in assists per game (0.57 apg.) scored at least one point in six of the team s final seven matches, including four of five postseason contests netted first career goal at Detroit assisted on both goals in a 2-1 victory at Buffalo assisted on both goals in 2-0 victory at Toledo netted team s first two goals, including the game winner, in 4-1 victory over rival Central Michigan found the back of the net twice in the MAC Championship game versus Bowling Green; matched season high with four-point match free kick found the upper right corner of the net for eventual game-winning goal in the NCAA opener against nationally ranked Illinois assisted on both of WMU s goals against Purdue in the season finale. High School: First team all-state honoree as a senior helped the Chemics to the district title in 2003 also named first team all-conference following last season three-time team most valuable player honorable mention all-state as a junior and first team all-league performer. Personal: Majoring in health education daughter of Jacque and Terry Robinson both parents attended Michigan Tech born Nov. 1, 1985 in Midland, Mich. #2 Stacy Rogers, MF Senior 5-7 2VL Shelby Township, Mich. Eisenhower HS Totals : Produced game-tying goal in the second-half in regular season match against Central Michigan on a one-time volley from 10 yards out started 10 contests. 2004: First career goal proved to be the game winner in 2-1 overtime win at DePaul scoring play came on lone shot of the match started five-straight games, beginning with Loyola match knocked home loose ball at IPFW for final goal in the squad s 3-0 victory. 2003: Made collegiate debut in the season-opening victory over Valparaiso earned lone start of the campaign at Ball State. High School: First team all-state selection as a senior named to the Michigan Dream Team concluded the year with 16 goals and 16 assists and helped lead team to district tournament member of three league title-winning squads three-time all-conference honoree. Personal: Majoring in business education sports a 3.87 GPA daughter of Lloyd and Diane Rogers born Aug. 16, 1985 in Sterling Heights, Mich. STATISTICAL ABBREVIATIONS: GP-Games Played GS-Game Started G-Goals A-Assists PTS-Points SH-Shots GW-Game-Winners MIN-Minutes Played GA-Goals Allowed GAA-Goals-Against Average SV-Saves SV%-Save Percentage REC-Record SH-Shutouts BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 7

8 V E T E R A N S #00 Jenna Schrumpf, GK Senior VL West Branch, Mich. Williamston HS #6 Laura White, MF Junior 5-5 2VL Okemos, Mich. Okemos HS YEAR GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% REC SH : : : Did not see any game action. 2004: Made Bronco debut with 15 minutes of action against Kent State recorded first career start versus Youngstown State notched personal-best six saves in the MAC Tournament semifinal versus Bowling Green. 2003: Did not see any action. High School: Set school record with 13 shutouts in 2003, posting a 0.76 season goals-against average team earned school s first-ever district title second team all-conference selection as a senior named to the all-district team played basketball. Personal: Majoring in sales and business marketing daughter of Steven Schrumpf and Jami Dobson-Schrumpf born June 26, 1985 in Lansing, Mich. ZOLTON COHEN Totals : Started first 13 games of the season assisted on two-game winning goals. 2004: Named WMU s Newcomer of the Year made Bronco debut in the season opener at Oakland first career goal was the game winner in a 1-0 victory over Ball State finished a long service from Valerie McIntyre for the score suffered season-ending leg injury against Bowling Green. High School: Four-year letterwinner missed senior campaign due to injury concluded career with 22 goals and 12 assists member of three conference and district championship squads program was during her tenure named all-conference, all-area and all-district. Personal: Majoring in biomedical sciences daughter of John and Leone White brother, Andrew, graduated from WMU born Oct. 11, 1985 in Lansing, Mich. #10 Nicole Sweinberg, F Sophomore 5-4 1VL Cary, Ill. Grove HS : Provided the game-tying assist in 1-1 overtime decision against DePaul. 2004: Redshirted. High School: Earned all-conference, all-sectional and all-area accolades during her career member of regional championship squad as a freshman named U.S. Marines Distinguished Athlete as a junior earned four-year loyalty awards in soccer, basketball and tennis named school s Female Athlete of the Year in Personal: Majoring in business carries a 3.38 GPA daughter of Susan and Kenneth Sweinberg born Nov. 29, 1985 in West Allis, Wis. GARY SHOOK BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 8

9 N E W C O M E R S #18 Sara Boakye, F Sophomore 5-6 Keller, Texas Western Kentucky : Appeared in nine games for the Hilltoppers earned varsity letter. High School: Achieved All-District 5-5A honors three times, twice earning first team recognition three-year letterwinner at Keller High missed senior campaign due to injury. Personal: Majoring in biomedical sciences parents are Sammy and Oneda Boakye born Feb. 18, 1987 in Olathe, Kansas. #9 Mereasa Brownlie, MF Freshman 5-2 Windsor, Ontario Catholic Central HS Noteworthy: Has been playing soccer for 14 years quick to the ball and a good decision maker. High School: Achieved all-city honors four straight years, serving as captain each season played club soccer across the border for Vardar, helping the Stars capture a state title. Personal: University curriculum daughter of Dave and Liz Brownlie born Dec. 15, 1987 in Windsor, Ontario. #14 Ashley Caliendo, D Freshman 5-5 Darien, Ill. Downers Grove South HS Noteworthy: Possesses strong tackling and defending skills. High School: Earned IHSSCA All-State honors in 2005 and 2006 twice chosen the Mustangs most valuable player compiled 11 goals and four assists last season to earn all-area honors from the Chicago Sun- Times and the Daily Herald All-West Suburban Gold selection team captain for three seasons member of the Illinois Olympic Development program. Personal: Majoring in exercise science parents are Frank and Enesia Caliendo born May 23, 1988 in Hinsdale, Ill. #8 Patrice Impelido, MF Freshman 5-5 Glen Ellyn, Ill. Glenbard South HS Noteworthy: Member of the Philippine National Team crafty player with sound technical skills native of Australia. High School: All-sectional pick in 2006 named team captain and team MVP last season chosen as one of Chicagoland s top five midfielders by the Chicago Tribune after compiling 18 goals in 2005 three-time All-Suburban Prairie Conference selection played on three state club championship teams for the NSA Flames. Personal: Majoring in exercise science parents are Butchie and Dora Impelido born Oct. 9, 1987 in Sydney, Australia. #25 Sarah Joyce, D Freshman 5-4 Kalamazoo, Mich. Central HS Noteworthy: Hard-nosed defender who is a strong tackler one of six defenders in the freshman class. High School: All-State honorable mention senior season two-time team MVP twice selected all-district chosen to All-Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference team team captain played club soccer for the Kingdom Reserves. Personal: Majoring in biomedical sciences parents are Thomas and Margaret Joyce born March 20, 1988 in Raleigh, N.C. #24 Carmen Leguizamon, MF Freshman 5-2 Kalamazoo, Mich. Hackett Catholic Central HS Noteworthy: Crafty midfielder who is technically clean on the ball makes good decisions in the middle. High School: Received all-state honorable mention and All-Kalamazoo Valley Association accolades senior year lead the Irish to the 2006 state title twice named to all-district squad team captain and fouryear letterwinner received the Kalamazoo Gazette s Game Ball for her role in Hackett s win over arch-rival Kalamazoo Christian. Personal: Majoring in education parents are Gretchen and Enrique Leguizamon born Oct. 11, 1987 in Kalamazoo, Mich. #4 Emily Peterson, D Freshman 5-4 Portage, Mich. Central HS Noteworthy: Athletic and composed defender who has a good touch with both feet. High School: Twice earned all-state second team honors voted PCHS most valuable player in 2005 spent time with the Olympic Development program two-time state finalist with the Michigan Hawks club program. Personal: University curriculum parents are David and Christy Peterson both attended WMU born Feb. 15, 1988 in Kalamazoo, Mich. #0 Sarah Phillips, GK Freshman 5-5 Holland, Mich. West Ottawa HS Noteworthy: A vocal leader who is expected to challenge for the starting job this season. High School: Three-time MVP for the Panthers earned All-OK Red Conference honors as a senior, honorable mention as a junior twice named to all-district squad all-area selection in 2005 member of the Grand Valley club program. Personal: Majoring in pre-medicine daughter of Dave and Sharie Phillips born Feb. 14, 1988 in Rochester, Mich. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 9

10 N E W C O M E R S #15 Michele Roffey, D Freshman 5-3 West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield HS Noteworthy: A versatile player who has experience at the forward and defender positions. High School: All-State honorable mention last season chosen to allarea team as a senior scored a school-record 40 goals during her sophomore campaign earned offensive player of the year honors in the Oakland Athletic Association compiled 80 goals and 40 assists in three seasons helped the Lakers to 26 wins against five losses over a two-year period three-time state club champion (and state cup MVP) for Vardar. Personal: Majoring in athletic training parents are Chris and Nicky Roffey born Dec. 27, 1987 in Exeter, N.H. #22 Nicole Uhazie, D Freshman 5-4 Rochester, Mich. Stoney Creek HS Noteworthy: Starts attacks well out of the back good distributor of the ball technically-sound. High School: All-Oakland Athletic Association Division II selection in 2005 named team s MVP as a sophomore chosen to Detroit Free Press and Oakland Press All-Area teams team made the state finals in 2005 earned four varsity letters two-year captain four-time state champion for Vardar. Personal: Majoring in elementary education parents are Michael and Nancy Uhazie born Jan. 14, 1988 in Rochester, Mich. #23 Hillary Wernlund, D Freshman 5-6 Kentwood, Mich. East Kentwood HS Noteworthy: Gritty defender who excels at winning balls in the air will add depth on defense. High School: All-state honorable mention in 2005 and 2004 threetime All-OK Red Metro Conference selection twice named the Falcons Defensive MVP chosen to four all-district teams two-year captain earned four varsity letters top 10 diver in the state for the swim team. Personal: University curriculum parents are Gary and Lori Wernlund born Jan. 19, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Mich. WMU FIRST DECADE TEAM ( ) Jessica Pattison, F: Team MVP in 2003 shares WMU record for goals in a season (9) lettered from Sara Cultra, F: Shares school record for goal-scoring streak (four games) ranks second in WMU games played (80) lettered from Andrea Tyler, MF: WMU s all-time leader in games played (81) started in 79 consecutive contests lettered from Katie Ruzinsky, MF: Three-time All-MAC selection member of winningest senior class in the program s history (42 wins) lettered from Katie Markey, MF: Leading scorer in school history (68 points) twice named All-Great Lakes Region lettered from Megan Urbats, MF: Tri-captain on the Broncos 2003 MAC Championship Tournament team holds school record for assists in a game (3) lettered from Michelle Palazzolo, D: Only WMU defender to earn All-MAC honors three times led WMU to first NCAA Tournament berth lettered from Kathryn Link, D: Twice named to MAC All-Tournament Team one of just three defenders to earn team MVP honors lettered from Chelsea McNally, D: All-Great Lakes Region and academic all-district selection two-time team MVP lettered from Kelly Thack, D: Named to the 2000 MAC All-Tournament Team appeared in 77 of 78 contests, making 74 starts lettered from Megan Ramey, GK: First Team All-MAC in 2002 owns best saves percentage in school history (.825) lettered from Honorable Mention Kersten Conklin, F: 2002 team MVP tied for second place on WMU s career points list (47) lettered from Kerri Verardi, MF: Owns school mark for consecutive points streak (six games) twice chosen to MAC All-Academic Team lettered from Jen Wiles, D: Co-captained the 2002 squad played a part in 12 shutouts lettered from Jennifer Haller, GK: Ranks second in MAC career saves (448) owns six school records lettered from Haller Conklin Verardi Wiles BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 10

11 ALL-DECADE TEAM Pattison Cultra Tyler Ruzinsky Markey Urbats Palazzolo Link ALL-DECADE TEAM ( ) Team chosen by Mike Haines Photos by Gary Shook, Zolton Cohen and Mark Cowan McNally Thack Ramey BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 11

12 COACHING STA F F Haines has guided the Broncos to three-straight, top-three finishes in the MAC, highlighted by a MAC Tournament Championship in That same year, WMU qualified for its first NCAA Tournament, upsetting nationallyranked Illinois in the first round. Mike Haines Kalamazoo, 1993 Ninth Just the second head coach in the program s 11- year history, Mike Haines begins his ninth campaign with the Soccer Broncos. He is the thirdlongest tenured coach in the Mid-American Conference. Haines was no stranger to the Kalamazoo community when he was named to WMU s post on Aug. 11, The Kalamazoo native directed the Kalamazoo Quest through their inaugural season in the W-2 League of the United Systems of Independent Soccer Leagues (USISL). The W- League, consisting of pro and collegiate players, is the highest level of women s soccer played in the United States. During his time at WMU, Haines has guided the program to eightstraight MAC postseason appearances, reaching the semifinals on three occasions. His teams have recorded seven consecutive seasons with a.500-or-better league record. ZOLTON COHEN At the same time, Haines has coached 10 All-MAC players who have earned a total of 16 All-MAC certificates and three All-Great Lakes Region selections. In 2005, Haines guided WMU to its best start ever in league play (7-1), knocking off two NCAA Tournament teams and earning a regional ranking. The Brown & Gold also rattled off six straight wins, the second longest win streak in school history. A look at Haines year-by-year highlights since he took over the fledgling program in 1998: 2004 Recorded a road record and defeated Ball State in the opening round of the MAC Tournament Posted a overall record, the most wins in school history and went undefeated in 10 home matches Captured the inaugural Bronco Soccer Classic Tallied 13 goals en route to the Binghamton adidas Soccer Classic title, the program s first-ever tournament championship Advanced to the MAC Tournament Semifinals. That run included an opening round victory over rival Central Michigan, the first tourney win in program history Defeated UNLV, Valparaiso and Northern Illinois Recorded first win with a 2-1 decision over Detroit followed by a victory over Central Michigan. For two seasons ( ), Haines coached next door at ZOLTON COHEN his alma mater, Division III Kalamazoo College. He directed the Hornet women to a record and a pair of second place finishes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). His 1997 squad captured a school-record 18 wins and reached the NCAA Tournament. A USSF "C" licensed coach, Haines success also extends to the prep ranks, where twice he has been honored on the state level first as Class C Private School Coach of the Year for the boy s team at Hackett Catholic Central in 1995 then as Class B-C-D Coach of the Year for the Hackett girls in Haines led Hackett to the 1995 Class C boys title with a 22-2 record and guided the Irish girls to three consecutive state finals ( ) with an overall record of GARY SHOOK Haines received his bachelor s degree fro m Kalamazoo College in He lettered four seasons for the Hornets ( ), earning All- MIAA Second Team honors twice and captaining the 1992 squad. Haines is married to the former Kristen Cooper and the couple has two daughters, Kasey (5) and Anna (3). BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 12

13 COACHING STA F F Matt Kellogg Butler, 2000 Third The 2006 campaign will mark Matt Kellogg s second season as full-time assistant coach with the Western Michigan women s program. Erin Carlson Volunteer Coach Michigan State, 2004 Second Erin Carlson embarks on her second season with the Brown & Gold. She works primiarly with Bronco goalkeepers. Kellogg worked with the men s and women s teams on a volunteer basis in 2004 and has played a key role in the program s summer camps for the past two years. Kellogg has been heavily involved in the West Michigan soccer community for several years. He has held coaching positions with the Michigan Olympic Development Program, Kalamazoo Kingdom and Plainwell High School. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the 1989 birthyear Olympic Development Program class. He also served as the head women s coach at Kalamazoo College in Eight of the student-athletes he recruited went on to earn all-conference accolades. A native of East La n s i n g, Mich., Kellogg was a member of the men s soccer team ( ) at Butler University, where he graduated with a degree in marketing in He also earned a master s in sports administration from WMU in Carlson was a four-year letterwinner at Michigan State ( ), starting for the Spartans in goal her senior campaign. She earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors and was the recipient of a school community outreach award. She received a B.A. in Spanish in 2004 and is working on a master s in Spanish at WMU. The Portage, Mich., native also lettered four years at Central High School, helping the Mustangs to a Division II state title in She was a member of the Michigan Olympic Development Program and played club soccer for the Michigan ZOLTON COHEN Hawks. Carlson instructs goalkeepers at the locallybased Kalamazoo Kingdom Training Academy and has p reviously served as an assistant coach at Holt High School (2004). She was also the head coach for the Haslett High School junior varsity squad in He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and holds a National "C" License. Matt is single and resides in Kalamazoo. ZOLTON COHEN Rachel Lupo Undergraduate Assistant Second Rachel Lupo begins her second season assisting the Soccer Broncos. WMU Soccer History An all-time listing of Bronco assistant coaches: Erin Carlson Julian Rua 1999 Aaron Daane Kate Selke 1999 Matt Kellogg Peg Sullivan 1996 Mike Mason Laura Whiteley 1997 Christie Molitor Carl Whitehouse She enrolled at WMU in 2003, but had her career cut-short by injury. In her current capacity, Lupo is responsible for handling the team s video needs and assisting with office work. A native of Royal Oak, Mich., Lupo earned four varsity letters at Bishop Foley High School and was a member of three state championship teams. She was an all-state honoree as a senior and also played on a state championship team with the Vardar club program. Lupo is majoring in marketing and is the daughter of Ronald and Pamela Lupo. She was born April 15, 1985 in Royal Oak, Mich. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 13

14 2005 STAT I S T I C S Overall: MAC: (3rd) Home: Road: Neutral: # NAME GP GS G A PTS SH SH% SOG GW PK YC RC 7 Thalia Playford, F Stephanie Johnson, F Katie Ruzinsky, MF Chelsea McNally, D Mandi Marsh, F Chantal Robinson, D Andrea Tyler, MF Stacy Rogers, MF Amy Letzgus, MF Laura White, MF Ashleigh Carpentier, D Cassandra Nelson, F Lisa Witt, D Nicole Sweinberg, D Valerie McIntyre, D Tara Cook, MF Emily Chesher, MF Ellen Fukuzawa, D Alissa Burge, D Jenna Luiz, MF Katie Perz, GK Totals Opponents DATE OPPONENT RESULT A.26 TD Banknorth Vermont W 2-0 A.28 TD Banknorth Classic vs. New Hampshire L 0-1 Oakland L 0-1 Oklahoma L 1-4 S.11 DEPAUL 2OT T 1-1 #20/#22 Michigan L 3-5 Michigan State W 1-0 S.23 TOLEDO W 2-1 S.25 BOWLING GREEN W 4-0 S.30 AKRON W 2-0 O.2 OHIO W 2-1 Buffalo W 2-0 Kent State L 0-1 O.14 EASTERN MICHIGAN W 1-0 O.16 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 2-1 Miami L 0-1 Ball State L 0-2 Northern Illinois W 2-1 N.1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN + L 0-1 Mid-American Conference + MAC Tournament NAME GP GS MIN GA GAA SV SV% W L T SH PK ATTENDANCE Katie Perz : Home 1,363 (170 avg.) Totals : Road 3,028 (303 avg.) Opponents : Total 5,827 (307 avg.) GOALS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan Opponents SHOTS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan Opponents SAVES BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan Opponents CORNERS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan Opponents FOULS BY PERIODS 1 2 OT 2OT TOT Western Michigan Opponents STATISTICAL ABBREVIATIONS: GP-Games Played GS-Game Started G-Goals A-Assists PTS-Points SH-Shots SH%-Shooting Percentage SOG-Shots On Goal GW-Game-Winners PK-Penalty Kicks YC-Yellow Cards RC-Red Cards MIN-Minutes Played GA-Goals Allowed GAA-Goals-Against Average SV-Saves SV%-Save Percentage W-Wins L-Losses T-Ties SH-Shutouts PK-Penalty Kicks Statistics compiled by Automated Scorebook BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 14

15 H O N O R S All-Mid-American Conference 2005 Chantal Robinson, D, 1st Mandi Marsh, F, 2nd Chelsea McNally, D, 2nd Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 2nd 2004 Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 1st Andrea Tyler, MF, 1st Chelsea McNally, D, 2nd Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd 2003 Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd Katie Ruzinsky, MF, 2nd 2002 Michelle Palazzolo, D, 2nd 2001 Abi Morrell, D, 2nd 2000 Megan Ramey, GK, 1st 1999 Katie Markey, MF, 1st 1998 Jennifer Haller, GK, 1st Katie Markey, MF, 1st 1997 Jennifer Haller, GK, 1st Katie Markey, MF, 1st Hollie Bonnema, D, 2nd Jenna Schlee, F, 2nd MAC All-Freshman Team 2005 Thalia Playford, F 2003 Amy Letzgus, MF Chantal Robinson, D MAC All-Tournament Team 2004 Katie Beaudoin, D Sara Cultra, F 2003 Chelsea McNally, MF Jessica Pattison, F Katie Ruzinsky, MF Megan Urbats, MF 2000 Kathryn Link, D Kelly Thack, D 1997 Kathryn Link, D Meghan Luckett, F Katie Markey, MF All-Great Lakes Region Team 2005 Chelsea McNally, D, 3rd 2003 Chantal Robinson, 3rd 1999 Katie Markey, 3rd 1998 Katie Markey, 3rd MAC Player of the Week 2005 Chelsea McNally, D, Megan Ramey, GK, 10-1 Kersten Conklin, F, Megan Ramey, GK, Jennifer Haller, GK, 9-2 Academic All-District 2005 Chelsea McNally, D, 3rd Soccer Buzz Magazine Freshman All-America Team 2003 Chantal Robinson, D, 3rd Soccer Buzz Magazine All-Great Lakes Region Team 2003 Chantal Robinson, D, 3rd 1997 Katie Markey, F, 3rd Soccer Buzz Magazine All-Freshman Great Lakes Team 2003 Chantal Robinson, D WMU Most Valuable Player 2005 Chelsea McNally, D 2004 Chelsea McNally, D 2003 Jessica Pattison, F 2002 Kersten Conklin, F 2001 Megan Ramey, GK 2000 Megan Ramey, GK Kathryn Link, D 1999 Katie Markey, MF 1998 Jennifer Haller, GK 1997 Katie Markey, F 1996 Denise Mayer, D WMU Newcomer of the Year 2005 Thalia Playford, F 2004 Laura White, MF 2003 Amy Letzgus, MF 2002 Lisa Witt, D 2001 Sara Cultra, MF 2000 no recipient 1999 Jennifer Wiles, D 1998 Brandi Buschhausen, MF 1997 Kathryn Link, D 1996 Jennifer Haller, GK WMU Most Improved Player 2005 Tara Cook, D 2004 Valerie McIntyre, D 2003 Chelsea McNally, F 2002 Kelli Nicholson, MF 2001 Jackie Champine, D 2000 Katie Koscielniak, D WMU Coaches Award 2000 Shawn Chipelewski, D 1999 Megan Ramey, GK 1998 Erin Merwin, MF 1997 Jennifer Samfilippo, F 1996 Angela Pandoff, MF MAC All-Academic Team 2005 Chelsea McNally, D Katie Perz, GK 2004 Chelsea McNally, D 2003 Katie Perz, GK 2001 Brandi Buschhausen, MF Mary Gignac, MF Brittanny Ivanic, F Jessica Pattison, F Megan Ramey, GK Cindy Webber, MF 1998 Kerri Verardi, MF 1997 Liz Gunn, GK Kristen Oakleaf, F Kerri Verardi, MF Hollie Bonnema, D, HM Denise Mayer-Hanley co-captained the first varsity team and earned most valuable player honors the same year. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 15

16 INDIVIDUAL RECORDS GAMES 23 Katie Beaudoin, Sara Cultra, Katie Perz, Chantal Robinson, Andrea Tyler, Megan Urbats, Andrea Tyler, Sara Cultra, GOALS Game 3 Amber Akron, 2001 Mary Gignac vs. Iona, 2001 Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, Jessica Pattison, 2003 Katie Markey, Katie Markey, Kersten Conklin, Consecutive 4 Thalia Playford, 2005 Sara Cultra, 2004 Kersten Conklin, 2001 Quickest start of game/half 0:20 Katie Markey (1st) vs. EMU, two goals 0:39 Mary Gignac vs. Iona, Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, three goals 7:42 Jenna Schlee vs. BGSU, GAME-WINNING GOALS 4 Chantal Robinson, Katie Markey, Jessica Pattison, UNASSISTED GOALS 7 Chantal Robinson, Chantal Robinson, ASSISTS Game 3 Megan Urbats vs. Iona, Chantal Robinson, Katie Markey, Chantal Robinson, Katie Markey, Consecutive Games 3 Katie Ruzinsky, 2003 Amber Scyphers, 2000 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS 4 Amber Scyphers, Katie Markey, Amber Scyphers, SHOTS Game 14 Katie Markey vs. Valparaiso, Katie Markey, Katie Markey, POINTS Game 7 Kristen Oakleaf (3-1) vs. Trinity Christian, Amber Scyphers Akron, Mary Gignac (3-0) vs. Iona, Jenna Schlee (3-0) vs. BGSU, Chantal Robinson, 2003 (7-13) 24 Katie Markey, 1997 (9-6) Consecutive Games 6 Kerri Verardi, Katie Markey, (23-22) 47 Chantal Robinson, (12-23) 47 Kersten Conklin, (17-14) GOALKEEPING: GAMES 23 Katie Perz, Katie Perz, GK: MINUTES PLAYED Game 120:00 Several players 2095:27 Katie Perz, 2003 [MAC] 5839:13 Katie Perz, :01 Jennifer Haller, GK: SHOTS FACED Game 35 Jennifer Northern Illinois, Jennifer Haller, Jennifer Haller, GK: SAVES Game 17 Jennifer Eastern Illinois, Jennifer Haller, Jennifer Haller, GK: GOALS-AGAINST AVERAGE 0.99 Katie Perz, Katie Perz, GK: SAVE PERCENTAGE.839 Katie Perz, Megan Ramey, GK: VICTORIES 14 Katie Perz, Katie Perz, GK: SHUTOUTS 8 Katie Perz, 2003 Consecutive 4 Katie Perz, 2003 Megan Ramey, 2000 Consecutive Minutes 435:12 Katie Perz, Katie Perz, BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 16

17 TEAM RECORDS GAME Most Goals 11 vs. Trinity Christian, vs. Iona, Akron, Most Goals, Half 10 vs. Trinity Christian (1st), Largest Win Margin 11 vs. Trinity Christian (11-0), vs. Iona (8-1), Most Goals Allowed Bowling Green, Ohio State, Michigan, Oakland, Largest Loss Margin Bowling Green (0-7), Ohio State (1-6), UW-Milwaukee (0-5), GAME (Cont.) Most Shots 55 vs. Trinity Christian, Kent State, Aquinas, Fewest Shots St. Louis, Most Opponent Shots Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, NIU, Fewest Opponent Shots 1 vs. Trinity Christian, Most Corners 13 vs. Akron, vs. Valparaiso, Most Offsides 8 vs. Nevada-Las Vegas, SEASON Most Wins Most Losses Most Home Wins Most Road Wins Consecutive Wins Unbeaten Streak Unbeaten Home Streak Non-Shutout Streak Overall MAC MAC MAC Year Record Record Finish Tourney Coach rd Quarterfinals Haines rd-t Semifinals Haines rd Championship Haines th Quarterfinals Haines th Quarterfinals Haines th Semifinals Haines th Quarterfinals Haines th Quarterfinals Haines nd-t Semifinals O Shaughnessy O Shaughnessy Totals Amber Scyphers is the last Bronco to register a hat trick (three goals in a game), accomplishing the feat against Akron during the 2001 season. A four-time letterwinner, Scyphers also owns the school record for game-winning assists in a season (4). GARY SHOOK BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 17

18 H I S T O RY LETTERWINNERS Kate Beaudoin, 02, 03, 04 Hollie Bonnema, 96, 97, 98, 99 Brandi Buschhausen, 98, 99, 00, 01 Ashleigh Carpentier, 05 Jackie Champine, 00, 01, 02 Emily Chesher, 04 Shawn Chipelewski, 97, 98, 99 Kersten Conklin, 99, 00, 01, 02 Tara Cook, 05 Sara Cultra, 01, 02, 03, 04 Angela DeDomenico, 98 Marjie Fleshman, 02 Cheryl Fox, 00 Mary Gignac, 99, 00, 01, 02 Lisa Gilkey, 97 Jennifer Haller, 96, 97, 98, 99 Brittanny Ivanic, 00, 01, 02, 03 Erin Ivory, 97, 98, 99, 00 Stephanie Johnson, 02, 03, 04, 05 Melanie Kemmerling, 96 Katie Koscielniak, 00, 01 Jen Leone, 99, 00, 01 Amy Letzgus, 03, 05 Kathryn Link, 97, 98, 99 Meghan Luckett, 97, 98 Rachel Lupo, 04, 05 Anni Maclear, 01, 02 Gretchen Markey, 99, 00 Katie Markey, 96, 97, 98, 99 Mandi Marsh, 03, 04, 05 Jamie Mastrangelo, 97, 98 Denise Mayer, 96 Shelley Mayer, 96, 98, 99 Allison McClelland, 97, 99, 00 Valerie McIntyre, 04, 05 Chelsea McNally, 02, 03, 04, 05 Abi Morrell, 00, 01 Cassandra Nelson, 05 Kellie Nicholson, 02, 03, 04 Kristen Oakleaf, 96, 97 Michelle Palazzolo, 01, 02, 03, 04 Angela Pandoff, 96, 97, 98, 99 Jessica Pattison, 00, 01, 02, 03 Kate Perz, 02, 03, 04, 05 Lea Perz, 04 Thalia Playford, 05 Nicole Primmer, 03 Amber Rabeau, 96, 97 Megan Ramey, 99, 00, 01 Chantal Robinson, 03, 04, 05 Stacy Rogers, 04, 05 Melissa Rucker, 98, 00 Katie Ruzinsky, 02, 03, 04, 05 Julie Samulak, 96 Jenna Schlee, 96, 97, 99 Jenna Schrumpf, 04 Amber Scyphers, 99, 00, 01, 02 Cathy Stovall, 01 Allison Surowitz, 99 Nicole Sweinberg, 05 Kelly Thack, 97, 98, 99, 00 Andrea Tyler, 02, 03, 04, 05 Megan Urbats, 00, 01, 02, 03 Kerri Verardi, 96, 97, 98, 99 Cindy Webber, 00, 01, 02 Laura White, 04, 05 Jen Wiles, 99, 00, 01, 02 Lisa Witt, 02, 03, 04, 05 MAC TOURNAMENT Year Opponent Res. Score Round Site 2005 Central Michigan L 0-1 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich vs. Bowling Green L 1-4 Semfinals Athens, Ohio Ball State T PK 2-2 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich Bowling Green W 4-1 Championship Kalamazoo, Mich. Ohio W 2-1 Semifinals Kalamazoo, Mich. Buffalo W 3-0 Quarterfinals Kalamazoo, Mich. Ball State L 1-3 Quarterfinals Muncie, Ind. Eastern Michigan L 0-4 Quarterfinals Ypsilanti, Mich Bowling Green L 1-2 Semifinals Kalamazoo, Central Michigan W 2-1 Quarterfinals Mount Pleasant, Mich. Miami L OT 0-1 Quarterfinals Oxford, Ohio Ohio L 2-3 Quarterfinals Athens, Ohio 1997 vs. Eastern Michigan L 1-2 Semfinals DeKalb, Ill. ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS SCHOOL W L T Akron Aquinas Ball State Bowling Green Buffalo Butler Central Michigan Creighton Denver DePaul Detroit Drake Eastern Illinois Eastern Michigan Grand Valley State Illinois Iona Iowa State IPFW IUPU-Indianapolis Kent State Lewis Louisville Loyola (Ill.) Marshall New Hampshire Miami Michigan SCHOOL W L T Michigan State Missouri-St. Louis Nevada-Las Vegas Northern Arizona Northern Illinois Northwestern Oakland Ohio Ohio State Oklahoma Purdue Schoolcraft C.C Siena Heights St. Bonaventure St. John s St. Joseph s (Ind.) St. Louis Tiffin Toledo Trinity Christian Valparaiso Vermont Wisconsin-Green Bay Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin-Parkside Wright State Youngstown State MAC Tournament Champions Front Row (sitting, left-to-right) Michelle Palazzolo, Katie Perz, Lisa Witt, Jenna Schrumpf, Nicole Primmer, Stacy Rogers, Brittany Ivanic, Jennifer Leone. Middle Row (standing, left-to-right) Katie Ruzinsky, Megan Urbats, Sara Cultra, Katie Beaudoin, Amy Letzgus, Valerie McIntyre, Andrea Tyler, Rachel Lupo. Back Row (standing, left-to-right) Buster Bronco, Stephanie Johnson, Jessica Pattison, Chelsea McNally, Kelli Nicholson, Chantal Robinson, Ashley Burnham, Kara Marsh. BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 18

19 A C A D E M I C S Western Michigan University is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research university with an enrollment of more than 26,000. WMU is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing its growing graduate division and fostering significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. U.S. News & World R e p o r t ' s annual ranking of American colleges and universities includes WMU as one of the nation's top- 100 public universities. In addition, u n d e rg r a d u a t e students may choose from 141 program offerings while graduate students may choose from 71 master's, one specialist and 29 doctoral programs. A number of programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have attained national recognition. Also enriching the quality of campus life are nearly 300 registered student organizations and a full array of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic teams. The University attracts students from across the United States and more than 100 other countries. Its nearly 1,000 full-time faculty members have been trained at some of the world's finest institutions and they bring to the University a global perspective that enhances the learning environment. WMU's main campus is located in Kalamazoo, covers more than 550 acres and includes 125 buildings. Gilmore Theatre Complex, College of Fine Arts College of Health & Human Services Stewart Tower University Arena Points of Pride With an enrollment of more than 26,000, WMU is one of the 50 largest universities in the nation WMU s Haworth College of Business is among the 12 largest undergraduate business programs in the United States West Campus Entrance WMU annually hosts the International C o n g ress on Medieval Studies, the largest academic gathering in the world for those who study the Middle Ages WMU ranked first in Michigan and second in the nation in the use of wireless computing technology on a university campus, according to a 2005 study conducted by Intel For the past decade, the WMU College of Education has been among the nation s top-10 producers of professional educators ANDREW C. SCHWALLIER BRONCO SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE 19