NCAA DIVISION II QUALIFYING STANDARDS. Women s Indoor. Men s Indoor. Women s Outdoor. Men s Outdoor

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1 NCAA DIVISION II QUALIFYING STANDARDS Women s Indoor AUTOMATIC PROVISIONAL Event FAT MT FAT MT 55 Meters Meters Meter Hurdles Meter Hurdles Meters (under 200m/220 yds) * (200m/220 yds-flat) * (200m/220 yds-banked) * (over 200m/220 yds) * Meters (under 200m/220 yds) * 2: :11.1 2: :17.1 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 2: :10.8 2: :16.8 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 2: :10.5 2: :16.5 (over 200m/220 yds) * 2: :10.3 2: :16.3 Mile # (under 200m/220 yds) * 4: :54.3 5: :05.8 (200m-220 yds-flat) * 4: :53.8 5: :05.3 (200m-220 yds-banked) * 4: :53.2 5: :04.7 (over 200 m/220 yds) * 4: :52.8 5: :04.3 5,000 Meters # (200m/220 yds or less) * 16: : : :09.0 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 16: : : :06.5 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 16: : : :04.7 (over 200m/220 yds) * 16: : : :04.0 1,600-M Relay (under 200m/220 yds) * 3: :48.0 3: :58.0 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 3: :46.5 3: :56.5 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 3: :45.3 3: :55.3 (over 200m/220 yds) * 3: :44.9 3: :54.9 Mile Relay (under 200m/220 yds) * 3: :49.2 3: :59.2 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 3: :47.7 3: :57.7 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 3: :46.5 3: :56.5 (over 200m/220 yds) * 3: :46.1 3: :56.1 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Pound Weight *-Size of track #-Altitude adjustment available Women s Outdoor AUTOMATIC PROVISIONAL Event FAT MT FAT MT 100 Meters Meters Meters Meters 2: :07.7 2: :13.7 1,500 Meters # 4: :26.7 4: :40.7 Mile # 4: :48.1 5: :03.1 3,000-Meters # 9: : : :17.7 3,000-M Steeplechase # 1 10: : : :19.7 3,000-M Steeplechase # 2 10: : : :29.7 5,000 Meters # 16: : : : ,000 Meters # 35: : : : Meter Hurdles Meter Hurdles : : Meter Relay Yard Relay ,600-Meter Relay 3: :41.7 3: :51.7 Mile Relay 3: :42.9 3: :52.9 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin Hammer Heptathlon 5,250 4,400 #-Altitude adjustment available 1-10-foot pit 2-20-foot pit Men s Indoor AUTOMATIC PROVISIONAL Event FAT MT FAT MT 55 Meters Meters Meter Hurdles Meter Hurdles Meters (under 200m/220 yds) * (200m/220 yds-flat) * (200m/220 yds-banked) * (over 200m/220 yds) * Meters (under 200m/220 yds) * 1: :51.4 1: :54.4 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 1: :51.0 1: :54.0 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 1: :50.5 1: :53.5 (over 200m/220 yds) * 1: :50.3 1: :53.3 Mile # (under 200m/220 yds) * 4: :08.5 4: :15.0 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 4: :08.0 4: :14.5 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 4: :07.2 4: :13.7 (over 200 m/220 yds) * 4: :06.8 4: :13.3 5,000 Meters # (under 200m/220 yds) * 14: : : :59.4 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 14: : : :56.9 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 14: : : :54.7 (over 200m/220 yds) * 14: : : :53.7 1,600-M Relay (under 200m/220 yds) * 3: :15.8 3: :20.8 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 3: :14.3 3: :19.3 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 3: :12.7 3: :17.7 (over 200m/220 yds) * 3: :12.3 3: :17.3 Mile Relay (under 200m/220 yds) * 3: :17.0 3: :22.0 (200m/220 yds-flat) * 3: :15.5 3: :20.5 (200m/220 yds-banked) * 3: :13.9 3: :18.9 (over 200m/220 yds) * 3: :13.5 3: :18.5 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Pound Weight *-Size of track #-Altitude adjustment available Men s Outdoor AUTOMATIC PROVISIONAL Event FAT MT FAT MT 100 Meters Meters Meters Meters 1: :49.1 1: :52.3 1,500 Meters # 3: :46.7 3: :53.7 Mile # 4: :04.9 4: :13.4 3,000-M Steeplechase # 9: :59.7 9: :24.7 5,000 Meters # 14: : : : ,000 Meters # 29: : : : Meter Hurdles Meter Hurdles Meter Relay Yard Relay ,600-Meter Relay 3: :08.7 3: :13.7 Mile Relay 3: :09.9 3: :14.9 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Javelin Hammer Heptathlon 7,000 6,500 #-Altitude adjustment available.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WOMEN S SCHEDULES INDOOR Dec. 13 at Cyclone Holiday Classic (Ames, Iowa) Jan. 11 at Augustana Open (Rock Island, Ill.) Jan. 18 at University of Iowa Open (Iowa City) Jan at Iowa State Open (Ames, Iowa) Feb. 1 at South Dakota Invitational (Vermillion, S.D.) Feb. 7 at Missouri Southern Invitational (Joplin, Mo.) Feb at Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.) Feb. 22 at Knox Invitational (Galesburg, Ill.) Feb. 28-Mar. 1 at MIAA Championships (Warrensburg, Mo.) Mar at NCAA Division II Championships (Boston, Mass.) Mar. 22 Mar. 29 April 5 April April 18 April April 26 April May 3-4 May 10 May OUTDOOR at Augustana Early Spring Opener (Rock Island, Ill.) TRUMAN OPEN (Kirksville, Mo.) at Northwest Missouri Challenge (Maryville, Mo.) at Division II Challenge (Emporia, Kan.) at Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.) at Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa) at Missouri-Kansas City Invit. (Kansas City, Mo.) at MIAA Decathlon Competition (Maryville, Mo.) MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (Kirksville, Mo.) TBA at NCAA Division II Champ. (Edwardsville, Ill.) MEN S SCHEDULES INDOOR Dec. 13 at Cyclone Holiday Classic (Ames, Iowa) Jan. 18 at University of Iowa Open (Iowa City) Jan at Iowa State Open (Ames, Iowa) Feb. 1 at Jayhawk Invitational (Lawrence, Kan.) Feb at Cannon IV Classic (Indianapolis, Ind.) Feb. 21 at Northern Iowa Open (Cedar Falls, Iowa) Feb. 28-Mar. 1 at MIAA Championships (Warrensburg, Mo.) Mar at NCAA Division II Championships (Boston, Mass.) Mar. 22 Mar. 29 April 5 April April 18 April April May 3-4 May 10 May OUTDOOR at Augustana Early Spring Opener (Rock Island, Ill.) TRUMAN OPEN (Kirksville, Mo.) at Washington Invitational (St. Louis, Mo.) at Division II Challenge (Emporia, Kan.) at Mule Relays (Warrensburg, Mo.) at Drake Relays (Des Moines, Iowa) at MIAA Decathlon Competition (Maryville, Mo.) MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (Kirksville, Mo.) TBA at NCAA Division II Champ. (Edwardsville, Ill.) 2003 Qualifying Marks......IFC Schedules General Information Media Outlets Head Coach John Cochrane....2 Asst. Coach Michelle Baier Head Coach Ed Schneider Women s Preview Men s Preview Rosters Returning Athlete Bios Newcomers Seasons-in-Review Women s Track Results Men s Track Results Cross Country Results...17 Truman Track History Location: Kirksville, Mo. President: Dr. Jack Magruder Dir. of Athletics: Jerry Wollmering Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 6,000 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Purple and White Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Assoc. Affiliation: NCAA Division II Athletics Media Relations Melissa Ware, Director phone: (660) Daniel Newton, Assistant (Track) phone: (660) fax: (660) press box: (660) dnewton@truman.edu web: gobulldogs.truman.edu Newspapers The INDEX 100 E. Normal, SUB Kirksville, MO (660) FAX: (660) The Daily Express Bud Schrader 110 E. McPherson Kirksville, MO (660) FAX: (660) Quincy Herald-Whig Rodney Hart 130 South 5th St. P.O. Box 909 Quincy, IL (800) FAX: (217) St. Louis Post-Dispatch 900 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO FAX: (314) Gold Medalist Ray Armstead..18 Cross Country History Track History Truman Women s Records Truman Men s Records Truman All-Americas Women s Letterwinners Men s Letterwinners MIAA General Information...28 MIAA Championship Records MIAA Champions Truman State University Area of Studies Gardner Track Truman Athletic Directory Area Maps Home Schedule of Events...IBC GENERAL INFORMATION MEDIA OUTLETS Kansas City Star 1729 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO (816) FAX: (816) Radio KRES Brad Boyer 300 West Reed Moberly, MO (660) FAX: (660) KIRX, KXRL & KTUF John McConnell P.O. Box 130 Kirksville, MO (660) FAX: (660) KTRM 100 E. Normal, SUB Kirksville, MO (660) Women s Track Head Coach: John Cochrane Office Phone: (660) Asst. Coach: Michelle Baier Office Phone: (660) Men s Track Head Coach: Ed Schneider Office Phone: (660) Student Assistant: Andy Doering Home Venues Cross Country: Kirksville CC Outdoor Track: Gardner Track Media Guide Credits Editor and Copy: Daniel Newton Cover Design: Truman Publications Photography: Tim Barcus Printing: Truman Center for Printing and Publications Wire Service Associated Press Kansas City FAX: (816) Television KTVO Television Park P.O. Box 945 Kirksville, MO (660) FAX: (660) KHQA Chris Duerr 301 S. 36th St. Quincy, IL (217) FAX: (217) WGEM Chris Broughton 513 Hampshire St. Quincy, IL (800) FAX: (217)

3 2 WOMEN S TRACK COACHING STAFF WOMEN S HEAD COACH JOHN COCHRANE John Cochrane is in his 23rd season as head coach of the women's cross country and track and field teams at Truman. His teams have won five Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association track & field championships and one cross country crown in his career. Last season, Cochrane led Truman to a second-place conference finish in both indoor and outdoor track. Five athletes earned all-america honors in indoor and outdoor track and Truman took home 11 championships at the MIAA indoor and outdoor meets. In the fall, Cochrane s cross country squad finished fourth in the MIAA and fifth in the regional meet. One of the highlights of the young squad was winning the Miner Invitational and Bulldog Leah Zidon winning the individual title at that meet. Over the last four years, his indoor track & field teams have placed in the top two at the MIAA meet. During the same span, his outdoor squads have been in the top three. The squads claimed both the MIAA indoor and outdoor championships. The outdoor title was the team s first since 1983, while the indoor crown was last won by the Bulldogs in When the Bulldogs won the MIAA outdoor track title in 1983, Cochrane was voted MIAA Coach of the Year. In 1999 indoor season, he was named MIAA Coach of the Year and the USTCA Great Lakes Coach of the Year for women s indoor track. In 2000, Cochrane was named the conference s indoor coach of the year and followed up with the outdoor honor later that year. He was also named the conference s cross country coach of the year for Since Cochrane s arrival in 1980 at Truman, the Bulldog track program has produced 23 all-america performers and two national champions. In 1990, the Bulldog track team charted its highest finish at the national indoor and outdoor championship meets, placing eighth and 10th, respectively. In that season, Cochrane led his team to its second consecutive indoor MIAA title. Cochrane is a 1968 graduate of Iowa State University and received a master s degree in physical education from Truman in He has been in the coaching field for 33 years, including an 11-year stint at Williamsburg (Iowa) Community School. While there, Cochrane led his 1978 and 1979 cross-country teams to fifth-place finishes at the Iowa 2-A state meet, and in 1978, his track squad finished fourth in state competition. Prior to coaching at Williamsburg, Cochrane directed all sports at Colo, Iowa, for one year. Cochrane received the Distinguished Service Award from the NCAA Division II cross-country coaches for his contributions to the sport in He was a 1996 recipient of the NCAA Division II Track Coaches Distinguished Service Award. Cochrane and his wife, Christina, have two sons, David and Douglas. WOMEN S ASST. COACH MICHELLE BAIER Michelle Baier is in her fourth season as assistant coach for the women's track and field team. She focuses on coaching the throwers and also works with the sprinters at Truman. Baier also coordinates meet management for the Bulldogs. She came to Truman in August of 1999 after serving the four previous seasons as a graduate assistant coach and also as an assistant coach at Pittsburg State University (Kan.), her alma mater. While attending Pittsburg State, Baier was a member of the women's track and field team and was a three-time NCAA Division II qualifier in the javelin and shot. She was also a ninetime all-mid-america Intercollegiate Athletics Association performer indoors and outdoors at Pittsburg. In 1995, she was the indoor conference shot put champion. COCHRANE S RECORD TRACK &FIELD (MIAA) Year Indoor Outdoor rd 3rd rd 1st nd 2nd th 4th rd 5th rd 3rd th 4th st 2nd st 3rd rd 3rd rd 3rd th 5th rd 3rd rd 3rd th 4th th 5th th 5th nd 3rd st 1st nd 2nd nd 2nd (NCAA) Year Indoor Outdoor rd th th th 1985 t-11th 18th th th th 10th rd st t-35th t-34th 2000 t-23rd t-16th 2001 t-30th 31st th 25th CROSS COUNTRY Year MIAA Regional th 3rd nd 5th rd 4th th 8th th 6th nd 4th rd 9th nd 4th rd 7th nd 2nd nd 5th nd 6th th 12th th 7th th 8th th 14th th 10th nd 8th rd 8th st 3rd rd 3rd th 5th

4 MEN S TRACK COACHING STAFF 3 MEN S HEAD COACH ED SCHNEIDER Ed Schneider has had a long and illustrious association with the Bulldog track program, having first been a student-athlete and then an assistant coach, before taking the reigns as the Truman taskmaster 29 seasons ago. Before coaching, Schneider was an outstanding track and cross-country runner for the Bulldogs, earning all-america honors in both sports and winning the NCAA College Division individual cross country championship in He also holds the record in the mile at Stokes Stadium, with a clocking of 4:11.3. This past fall, his Bulldog cross country team advanced to the NCAA Championships for the third straight year. Truman finished 14th at the national meet after finishing second in the MIAA and third in the region. Last year in track, Schneider coached five athletes to all-america honors and his squads brought home nine individual championships at the conference indoor and outdoor meets. Schneider, the 2001 MIAA Coach of the Year in cross country, also received a special honor at the end of the 2000 cross country season, as he was a charter inductee into the NCAA Division II Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He has coached 56 all-america athletes in track & field and cross country combined. He is also a five-time recipient of the Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year Award. His 1986, 1996 and 2001 squads posted second-place finishes and the 1989, 1992, and 1995 teams brought home regional championships. In addition to the three regional titles, Schneider has coached his teams to four MIAA championships in cross country. He has guided the cross country squad to 11 team appearances in the NCAA championships. In , Schneider led the Bulldogs to a second-place finish indoor and third-place performance outdoor at the MIAA meets, and he was voted coach of the year by his conference peers. The year 1983 also marked the Bulldogs first MIAA cross country championship under Schneider s guidance. Truman would win another conference title in cross country in 1992 before the 1994 team also captured the top spot. Schneider was named MIAA Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1983, '92 and '94 before his 2001 honor. In '94, the squad went on to place third at the NCAA Division II meet. The Dogs repeated their third-place national finish in 1995, and produced five all-americas. Once again, in 1998, Schneider was named the MIAA Coach of the Year this time for outdoor track & field as the team finished second in the conference. Before returning to Truman in 1974, Schneider coached at Riverview Gardens High School in St. Louis. Two of his track teams and three of his cross country teams placed in the top-10 at state meets for class 4- A schools. In 1986, Schneider was inducted into Truman s Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1988, he was selected as an honorary referee at the Drake Relays. On Dec. 13, 2002, Schneider was inducted into the Missouri Track & Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. A St. Louis area native, Schneider and his wife, Carol, have two sons, Darren and Gregory, and a daughter, Andrea. MEN S STUDENT ASSISTANT ANDY DOERING Andy Doering will serve as the men s track and field student assistant coach this season. Doering is a former three-time all-america cross country runner for the Bulldogs. As a senior, he finished 19th at the NCAA national meet and was the individual champion at the MIAA championship. In 2000, he was the runnerup at the MIAA cross country meet and recorded a 27th place finish at nationals. Doering earned his first all-america award in 1999 after placing 26th at nationals and was all-conference with a sixth-place MIAA finish. As a freshman, he led the team throughout the year and earned all-miaa honors with a sixth-place showing at the conference meet. In track, Doering also had a successful senior season, advancing to the national meet for the first time in the outdoor 10,000 meters, where he finished 12th. He was the MIAA outdoor champion in that event and was second in the 5,000 meters. Doering was also indoor all-conference in the 3,000-meters (3rd) and 5,000-meters (4th). In his first three seasons as a Bulldog, he earned seven all-conference awards in indoor and outdoor distance events. Doering, an accounting major, was named to the MIAA commissioner s honor roll last season and was Truman s nominee in 2001 for the MIAA s Ken B. Jones award, given to the top student-athlete of the year. SCHNEIDER S RECORD TRACK &FIELD (MIAA) Year Indoor Outdoor rd 3rd th 4th th 4th th 5th th 4th th 5th th 4th th 5th rd 4th th 3rd th 7th th 4th th 4th th 4th th 2nd th 5th th 4th th 5th rd 4th (NCAA) Year Indoor Outdoor t-18th t-33rd rd st 34th th t-32nd th t-40th t-38th t-39th nd th 24th 1997 t-21st 45th st t-27th 2001 t-31st t-40th st t-24th CROSS COUNTRY YEAR MIAA Regional NCAA th th th th th th th 4th th 5th st 2nd 17th rd 5th th 8th nd 2nd 16th nd 3rd 14th nd 5th nd 1st 11th nd 3rd th 13th st 1st 7th nd 5th st 3rd 3rd nd 1st 3rd nd 2nd 11th th 8th th 8th rd 3rd nd 3rd 10th st 2nd 4th nd 3rd 14th

5 4 WOMEN S TRACK SEASON PREVIEW The 2003 Truman women s track and field team lost 12 key athletes off of last year s squad but, while that may hurt the depth of this year s team, the Bulldogs still expect many good things out of the upcoming season. Sprints/Hurdles The Bulldogs dominated the sprinting events last year in the conference meet and are expected to be strong again. Senior Jill Lowry is one of the top returning athletes for Truman. Last year, she qualified for both the 100-meter and 200-meter races at the outdoor nationals and won four MIAA titles. At the indoor conference meet, she set the league and school records in the 60-meters with a time of 7.76 and also won the 200-meter race, finishing in At the outdoor meet, she won the 100-meters (12.06) and was a member of the 4x100 relay team (47.79) that finished first. She just missed a fifth title by finishing second in the 200-meters (24.70). Lowry, who holds the school record in the outdoor 200-meters, also won three MIAA outdoor titles in 2001 in the 100-meters, 200- meters and 4x100 relay team and advanced to nationals in the two sprinting events. The Bulldogs other returning sprinter is junior Candi Jones who has won two all-america honors as a member of the 4x400 relay team in 2001 and Last year, she helped the 4x400 relay team finish sixth in the nation after breaking the school record with a 3:44.65 mark. The same 4x400 team won the outdoor MIAA title. Individually, Jones, the school s record holder in the indoor 600-yard, earned all-conference honors by finishing second in the indoor 600-yard (1:26.55), an event she won the year before, and third in the outdoor 400-meters (57.19). In the hurdle events, sophomore Christina Winkler and Sara Jessen, a junior indoors and a sophomore outdoors, will lead the way. Winkler earned two all-america honors last year after finishing fifth at nationals in the 400- meter hurdles (1:00.23) and was a member of the 4x400 relay team. Winkler won two MIAA outdoor titles in the 400-meter hurdles (1:01.82) and 4x400 relay (3:50.45) and finished second in the 100-meter hurdles (14.06) and the heptathlon (4,484). In the indoor meet, she finished third in the 600-yard run (1:26.60). Jessen, who redshirted the outdoor season last year, is the returning MIAA champion in the indoor 600-yard run (1:26.55). In her freshman season, she earned all-america honors as a member of that year s 4x400 relay team. Samantha Curry and Lindee Weese look to be the top freshmen in the sprints and hurdles. Meghan Esbenshade and Rachel Williams will also compete in the hurdle events. Mid-Distance A pair of all-conference runners, sophomore Candice Hoskins and senior Emily Komiskey, will anchor the middle distance events for Truman. Hoskins finished third at the indoor conference meet last year in the 800-meter run (2:19.96) while Komiskey was fourth in the MIAA outdoor 800-meter run (2:18.50). Both athletes were also members of the indoor 4x800 relay team that finished second at the MIAA championship (9:36.36) Bridget Luebbering saw limited action last year but just missed earning all-miaa honors in 2001 when she finished eighth in the indoor 800-meters. Sarah Armstrong is the lone freshman at middle distance. She consistently placed among the top five Bulldog runners during the cross country season. Jill Lowry won four MIAA titles last year in the indoor 100- and 200-meters, the outdoor 100-meters and as a member of the outdoor 4x100 relay team. Pam Bird was one of the top freshmen during the 2002 cross country season, including leading the team with an 11thplace finish at the MIAA championship. Distance Truman s distance runners are very young this season but will be led by two upperclassman in Jennifer Tesmer and Leah Zidon. Tesmer earned all-conference recognition last year with a fourthplace finish in the 5,000-meters (18:59.63) and finished seventh in the 3,000-meter race (10:56.14). In the indoor season, she finished 14th in the conference in those two events. Last fall during the cross country season, Tesmer was the No. 2 Bulldog runner, including a 13th-place finish at the MIAA championship. Zidon was the top Bulldog last fall in cross country, including winning the Miner Invitational and placing 12th at the conference meet. The other returning distance runner is sophomore Dani Rawlings. At the MIAA indoor meet, she was a member of the second-place 4x800 relay team and was seventh in the mile (5:15.94). She just missed earning all-conference accolades outdoors when she finished seventh in the 1,500-meter run (4:51.80). Newcomers include Pam Bird, Nicole Gandy and Abbie Smith, all who ran during the cross country season. Bird was especially impressive, leading the team at the MIAA meet where she finished 11th overall. Field Events Senior Becky Kudrna is the lone returner from the field events. Last year, she finished 12th in the weight throw at the MIAA indoor meet (43 4 ) and was 12th at the outdoor competition in the discus (119 3 ) and hammer (136 9 ). Lainie Bohnsack is the only freshman in the field events and will compete in the high jump.

6 The 2003 Truman men s track and field team was also hit hard by graduation following last season but is optimistic about competing well at the conference meets and getting individuals qualified for nationals. Sprints/Hurdles Truman is especially young in the sprint and hurdle events heading into the 2003 season. Sophomore Walter Washington is the lone returning all-conference performer in the sprints. Last year, he earned outdoor honors in the 400-meters after finishing fourth (48.58) and placed eighth in the 200-meter dash (22.58). At the indoor conference meet, Washington finished fifth in the 400-meter finals with a time of Sophomore Dan Nichols and senior Nolan White are other returners to the Bulldogs squad. A rich class of newcomers in the sprints include Jason Douglas, Richard Mayson, Jon Spurgeon and Dan Zwilling. Mayson could also see action in hurdle and jumping events, Spurgeon is another hurdler and Zwilling has the ability to perform in the decathlon. Mid-Distance/Steeplechase The mid-distance races could be Truman s strong area this year with the return of two all- Americas and five all-conference runners. Senior Matt Helbig advanced to nationals last year for the second time and brought back his Pat Boyle earned all-conference honors after finishing third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase last year. He was one of five Bulldogs to finish among the top seven in the event. first all-america award. He finished fifth in the country in the 1,500-meters with a time of 3: He also earned all-america honors in cross country this past fall. Helbig is defending MIAA champion in the 1,500-meters outdoors with a time of 3: At the outdoor conference meet, he also finished 15th in the meters and he was the second-best runner on this year s cross country squad. He earned allconference indoor honors last year, finishing second in the mile (4:13.17). Last year, the Bulldogs took five of the top seven spots in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the MIAA outdoor meet and all five of those runners return. Seniors Brian McQueary won the event, Pat Boyle was third and Dan Boyle was fourth. Sophomores Ryan French was fifth and Andy Person finished seventh. McQueary went on to compete at nationals in that event and earned all-america honors by finishing seventh (9:34.21). Mike Nelson, a former all-conference runner in the outdoor 1,500-meters and on the indoor two-mile relay team, just missed indoor honors last year when he finished eighth in the mile run (4:22.84) and was a member of the 4x800 relay team that finished sixth (8:08.77). Dan McLaughlin returns after a productive freshman season including finishing 13th in the 800-meter MIAA outdoor preliminaries. Shane Praiswater and Aaron Wells will be the newcomers at the middle distance races. MEN S TRACK SEASON PREVIEW 5 Distance As expected from one of the top cross country teams in the region, the Bulldogs will be strong in the distance events and it is the area in which the team has the most depth. Leading the way will be a pair of 2001 cross country all-americas, Ben Rosario and Alan Heincker. Rosario advanced to the national meet last year in the indoor 5,000-meter run. He placed 10th in that race, finishing in a time of 15: Rosario, a senior, was the MIAA champion in that event at the indoor meet (14:54.08) and finished second in the 3,000-meter race (8:37.18). Heincker, a junior indoors and sophomore outdoors, did not see much action during the track season last year but earned all-miaa honors in 2001 in the outdoor 10,000-meter run. He was Truman s top cross country runner this past fall, finishing second overall at the MIAA meet. McQueary, besides the steeplechase, also competed in the 5,000-meters at the outdoor meet last year and was seventh in the 5,000- meters at the MIAA indoor meet. Junior/senior Brad Peter is the other returning all-conference distance runner after finishing sixth last year in the 10,000-meter outdoor meet (32:17.38). He also placed 15th at the MIAA indoor meet in the 3,000-meter run (9:01.60). Other returning distance runners are Mark DeBold, Scott Downard, Chris Elledge, Erik McFarlane and Trey Robinson. A large class of freshmen in the distance events includes Aaron Cooper, Eli Klimek, Dan Loaiza, Chris McKinney, Jon Carl Rosario, Jeremy Ross, Kurtis Werner and Danny Wilhite. Brad Peter is looking to earn another all-conference award in Last year, he finished sixth in the MIAA outdoor 10,000-meters. Field Events Jake Kingery looks to continue his current trend in the decathlon as he climbs up in the national standings. As a sophomore, he earned all-america honors with a fifth-place finish at the national meet. Last year, he improved to fourth in the decathlon at the NCAA championships. Kingery is also looking for a MIAA championship in the decathlon, an event in which the conference is always strong. Last year, he was fourth following a runner-up finish in Kingery, who will compete in just the outdoor season this year, also scored at the MIAA outdoor meet last season in the 110-meter hurdles when he finished fifth. He also competed in the high jump and tied for seventh. Junior Aaron Decker returns in the pole vault and looks to improve on his ninth-place finish at the 2001 conference meet. Keith Painter and Justin Smith will both compete in throwing events during their freshmen seasons.

7 TRUMAN ROSTERS WOMEN S TRACK & FIELD ROSTER IN/OUT Name Events Year Hometown High School/Previous Sarah Armstrong ^ Mid-Distance Fr./Fr. Metamora, Ill. Metamora Pam Bird ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Liberty, Mo. Liberty Lainie Bohnsack High Jump Fr./Fr. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Cape Girardeau Central Samantha Curry Sprints Fr./Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill Meghan Esbenshade Hurdles Fr./Fr. Omaha, Neb. Millard South Nicole Gandy ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Shawnee, Kan. St. Thomas Aquinas Candice Hoskins *^ Mid-Distance So./So. Grandview, Mo. Grandview Sara Jessen ** Hurdles Jr./So. Brookfield, Mo. Brookfield Candi Jones ** Sprints Jr./Jr. Oskaloosa, Iowa Oskaloosa Emily Komiskey *** Mid-Distance Sr./Sr. Galena, Ill. Dubuque Wahlert Becky Kudrna * Throws Sr./Sr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City Helias Jill Lowry *** Sprints Sr./Sr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City Bridget Luebbering *^ Mid-Distance Jr./So. St. Thomas, Mo. Jefferson City Helias Dani Rawlings *^ Distance So./So. Fargo, N.D. Fargo South Abbie Smith ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Urbandale, Iowa Dowling Jennifer Tesmer ***^ Distance Sr./Sr. Harrisonville, Mo. Harrisonville Lindee Weese Hurdles Fr./Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Oak Park Rachel Williams Hurdles Fr./Fr. Kirksville, Mo. Kirksville Christina Winkler * Hurdles/Hept. So./So. High Ridge, Mo. Northwest Leah Zidon *^ Distance Jr./Jr. Bondurant, Iowa Bondurant-Farrar MEN S TRACK & FIELD ROSTER IN/OUT Name Events Year Hometown High School/Previous Dan Boyle #^ Mid-Distance/Steeplechase Sr./Sr. St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles Pat Boyle #^ Mid-Distance/Steeplechase Sr./Sr. St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles Aaron Cooper ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Sedalia, Mo. Smith-Cotton Mark DeBold # Distance Sr./Sr. New Lenox, Ill. Lincoln-Way Aaron Decker # Pole Vault Jr./Jr. Peru, Neb. Auburn HS Jason Douglas Sprints Fr./Fr. Shawnee, Kan. Shawnee Mission Northwest Scott Downard #^ Distance So./So. Norman, Okla. Norman Chris Elledge #^ Distance Jr./Jr. Florissant, Mo. McCluer North Ryan French #^ Mid-Distance/Steeplechase So./So. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Linn-Marr Marion Alan Heincker #^ Distance Jr./So. Dittmer, Mo. Grandview Matt Helbig ***^ Mid-Distance Sr./Sr. Fenton, Mo. Rockwood Summit Jake Kingery *** Decathlon ---/Sr. Monroe, Iowa Prairie City-Monroe Eli Klimek ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Platte City, Mo. Platte County Dan Loaiza Distance Fr./Fr. St. Charles, Mo. St. Charles Richard Mayson Hurdles/Jumps/Sprints Fr./Fr. Mexico, Mo. Mexico Erik McFarlane # Distance So./So. Independence, Mo. Fort Osage Chris McKinney Distance Fr./Fr. Ballwin, Mo. Lafayette Dan McLaughlin # Mid-Distance So./So. Easton, Mo. St. Joseph Central Brian McQueary ** Distance/Steeplechase Sr./Sr. St. Louis, Mo. St. Mary s Mike Nelson #^ Mid-Distance Jr./Jr. Fenton, Mo. Northwest House Springs Dan Nichols Sprints So./So. St. Louis, Mo. St. Mary s Andy Person #^ Mid-Distance/Steeplechase So./So. Wildwood, Mo. Ladue Brad Peter #^ Distance Jr./Sr. Arnold s Park, Iowa Okoboji Shane Praiswater Mid-Distance Fr./Fr. Platte City, Mo. Platte County Trey Robinson #^ Distance So./So. Chesterfield, Mo. Lafayette Ben Rosario ** Distance Sr./Sr. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis University HS Jon Carl Rosario ^ Distance Fr./Fr. St. Louis, Mo. St. Mary s Jeremy Ross ^ Distance Fr./Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Bishop Miege Justin Smith Throws Fr./Fr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City Jon Spurgeon Hurdles/Sprints Fr./Fr. Jefferson City, Mo. Jefferson City Walter Washington # Sprints So./So. St. Louis, Mo. Webster Groves Aaron Wells ^ Mid-Distance Fr./Fr. Runnells, Iowa Southeast Polk Kurtis Werner Distance Fr./Fr. Festus, Mo. Festus Nolan White # Sprints ---/Sr. Bloomington, Ill. Rock Bridge Danny Wilhite ^ Distance Fr./Fr. St. Joseph, Mo. St. Joseph Central Dan Zwilling Sprints/Decathlon Fr./Fr. St. Louis, Mo. St. Mary s * Track Letters earned #Returning Squadmember ^ Member of 2002 Cross Country team

8 BULLDOG RETURNERS 7 CANDICE HOSKINS SOPHOMORE MID-DISTANCE GRANDVIEW, MO. (GRANDVIEW) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: Earned all-conference honors at the indoor meet as a member of the 4x800 relay team and in the indoor 800-meter run, finishing third in the finals after placing eighth in the preliminaries... at the outdoor MIAA meet, finished 13th in the 800-meter prelims... finished first in the 800-meters at the Augustana Early Spring Open and the Truman Open... member of the 4x400 team that finished first at the Mule Relays... member of the 4x800 and distance medley relays that won at the Augustana Indoor Invitational. High School: Earned four letters in cross country and track & field... was team MVP in cross country as a junior and senior... earned first-team all-conference honors in cross country as a senior... was all-state in track & field in the 800 meters and 4x400-meter relay... set school record in the 800 and was part of two school record-setting relays. Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1983, in Grandview, Mo.... the daughter of Tyrone and Deborah Hoskins... a biology major... her father lettered in 1982 and 1983 in track & field at Truman. SARA JESSEN JR./SO. HURDLES BROOKFIELD, MO. (BROOKFIELD) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Won a MIAA indoor individual title in the 600-yard run with a time of 1: also won the 600-yard run at the indoor Mule Relays... member of the 4x400 relay team that won indoor races at Iowa State and Augustana... redshirted the outdoor season Collected all-america honors in her first collegiate outdoor season as part of the 4x400-meter relay team that came in fifth at the NCAA Division II meet, won the conference title and set the school record... earned an individual provisional qualification in the 400-meter hurdles, an event in which she placed fourth in the MIAA... redshirted the indoor season. High School: A four-year letterwinner in track & field, softball and basketball... placed third at state twice in the 100-meter hurdles and took third in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior... finished fifth in the 300 hurdles as a senior... was a threetime all-conference selection in softball... a two-time all-district honoree in softball... started all four years as a pitcher in softball and as a guard in basketball. Personal: Born June 5, 1982, in Brookfield, Mo.... the daughter of Kirk and Susan Jessen... a chemistry major. High School: Four-year letterwinner in track & field and a two-time letterman in cross country... was a four-time first-team all-conference performer in track and earned all-state honors three times... a two-time first-team all-league performer in cross country... a three-year letterman and starter at guard in basketball as well. Personal: Born, Sept. 3, 1982, in Oskaloosa, Iowa... the daughter of Charles and Vicki Jones... an exercise science/pre-physical therapy major. EMILY KOMISKEY SENIOR MID-DISTANCE GALENA,ILL. (DUBUQUE WAHLERT) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: Earned all-conference outdoor honors by finishing fourth in the 800-meters... all-conference indoor as a member of the 4x800 relay that finished second and in the mile when she finished sixth... finished eighth at the MIAA indoor meet in the 800-meter run... won the 1500-meter run at the Knox Indoor Invitational... named to the MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll Cross Country- Competed in six meets... garnered all-region honors with a 15th-place finish at the South Central Regional... placed 13th at the MIAA meet Placed eighth at Iowa State in the 3,000 meters during the indoor season Cross Country- Finished 33rd at the MIAA championships as the Bulldogs claimed their first conference crown... took 10th at the Miner Invitational Finished 13th in the 3,000 meters and eighth in the 5,000 at the outdoor MIAA meet... came in second outdoors in the 5,000 at the Mule Relays Cross Country- Was among Truman s top five all season and finished 17th at the MIAA championships... had four top-25 finishes... a MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll selection Earned all-miaa honors outdoors in the 3,000 meters, finishing eighth... was part of the MIAA s second-place two-mile relay team at the indoor league championships Cross Country- Garnered a seventhplace finish at William Jewell and also collected an 11th-place showing at the Miner Invitational. High School: A four-year letterwinner in track and cross country... twice earned second-team all-conference honors in cross country... served as team captain in cross country in 1996 and 97. Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1979, in Dubuque, Iowa... the daughter of Robert and Virginia Komiskey... a biology major. BECKY KUDRNA SENIOR THROWS JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (JEFFERSON CITY HELIAS) CANDI JONES JUNIOR SPRINTS OSKALOOSA, IOWA (OSKALOOSA) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Earned all-america outdoor honors for the second time as a member of the 4x400 meter relay team that finished sixth at nationals and set a school record with a time of 3: member of the MIAA champion 4x400 relay team and earned all-conference honors by finishing third in the 400-meter dash... all-conference in the indoor season by finishing second in the 600-yard run... a member of the MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll Earned all- America honors as part of the 4x400-meter relay team that finished fifth at the NCAA Division II championships, won the conference title and set the school record... placed third in the 400 meters at the outdoor MIAA meet... won the indoor conference title in the 600-yard run and was on the mile and two-mile relay teams that finished second and third, respectively, at the MIAA meet. Truman: Placed 12th in the discus (119 3 ) and hammer (136 9 ) at the MIAA outdoor meet... placed 12th in the weight throw (43 3 ) at the conference indoor meet... won the weight throw competition at the Iowa Open... received MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll honors Took eighth in the hammer and ninth in the discus at the MIAA outdoor championships... finished 13th in the weight throw at the indoor conference meet Finished 11th at the MIAA championships in the discus with a throw of placed fourth in the hammer throw at the Truman Open (132 8 ) and sixth in the shot put at the Augustana Open (34 5 )... charted a season-best in the weight throw during the indoor season at the CMSU Invitational with a toss of for seventh place... logged a personal best throw in the shot put at the Mule Relays. High School: A two-year letterwinner in track & field as a thrower in the shot put and discus. Personal: Born Nov. 10, 1980, in Jefferson City, Mo.... the daughter of Lee and Marge Kudrna... an exercise science major.

9 8 BULLDOG RETURNERS JILL LOWRY DANI RAWLINGS SENIOR SPRINTS JEFFERSON CITY, MO. (JEFFERSON CITY) MIAA CHAMPION Truman: Won MIAA outdoor titles in the 100-meters (12.06) and as a member of the 4x100 relay team... finished second at the conference outdoor meet in the 200-meters... advanced to nationals in the 100 and 200 meters... finished first in the 100-meters and 200-meters at the Mule Relays and Augustana Early Spring Opener and was a member of the 4x100 team that took first at both of those races and at the Truman open... won MIAA indoor titles in the 60-meters (7.76) and 200-meters (25.47)... also placed first in the indoor season in the 200- meters at the Knox Invitational, the 55-meters, 300-meters and 4x200 relay team at the Augustana Invitational and the 60-meters at the Iowa Open... named to the MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll Captured two individual conference titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the MIAA outdoor meet... contributed to the conference championship-winning 4x100-meter relay team... made her first NCAA Division II championships appearance by qualifying in the 100 and 200 meters... earned all-conference honors indoors in the 200- and 55-meter dashes at the MIAA championships by placing third and fourth in the events, respectively Took second-place in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the outdoor Truman Open... was part of the 4x400-meter relay team that was first at Augustana (Ill.) and Northwest Missouri... also ran a leg on the sprint medley relay team that placed 11th at the Drake Relays... served on the Bulldogs' distance medley squad that set the indoor school record at the Arkansas State Classic... placed second in the 600-yard run at the CMSU indoor Classic. High School: Lettered four years in track and three in cross country... a four-time state qualifier in track, earning all-state accolades as a junior and senior... was named most improved on her cross country team as a junior and senior. Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1981, in Florissant, Mo.... the daughter of William and Valerie Lowry... a pre-physical therapy major... hopes to become a physical therapist. BRIDGET LUEBBERING JR./SO. MID-DISTANCE ST. THOMAS, MO. (JEFFERSON CITY HELIAS) Truman: Finished second at the Iowa Open (indoor) in the mile run with a time of 5: Did not compete in the outdoor portion of the season... finished eighth indoors in the 800-meters at the MIAA indoor championships and earned third-place finishes in the mile at the Mule Relays and Cyclone Holiday Classic with the squad s two fastest miles of the season Cross Country- Finished 14th at William Jewell and 24th at the Miner Invitational. High School: Lettered four years in track and two in cross country... a four-time all-conference, all-district and all-state performer in track and was part of the fourtime state champion 4x800-meter relay team... helped her high school squad to state track & field championships in 1997 and Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1981, in Jefferson City, Mo.... the daughter of Robert and Betty Luebbering... a psychology major... the sister of former Truman track all- America Beth Luebbering. SOPHOMORE DISTANCE FARGO, N.D. (FARGO SOUTH) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Finished among the top four Truman runners in every meet, including second on the team at the Western Illinois and Miner Invitationals... highest overall finish was 11th at the Miner Invitational... finished 18th at the MIAA meet and 30th at regionals... top 5000-meters time was 19:47 at the Miner Invitational and fastest 6000-meters time was 23:09 at the MIAA championship Finished seventh in the MIAA outdoor meet in the 1,500-meters (4:51.80)... earned MIAA indoor all-conference honors as a member of the 4x800 relay team that finished second (9:36.36)... also finished seven in the indoor meet in the mile (5:15.94) Cross Country- Placed 22nd overall at the regional meet and 20th at the MIAA meet... finished among the top five Bulldogs in the last four meets of the year. High School: Earned three letters in cross country and two in soccer... was a three-time all-conference performer in cross country and an all-state runner her senior year... was also all-conference on her soccer team that finished third in the state. Personal: Born June 8, 1983, in Fargo, N.D.... the daughter of Rodney and Jane Rawlings... a business major. JENNIFER TESMER SENIOR DISTANCE HARRISONVILLE, MO. (HARRISONVILLE) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Finished second on the team in three meets and third in another meet... 13th overall at the MIAA championships and 16th at the South Central regional Earned all-conference with a fourth-place finish in the outdoor 5,000-meters (18:59.63)... also finished seventh in the 3000-meters at the conference outdoor meet... finished 14th in the 3000-meters and 5000-meters at the MIAA indoor meet... on the MIAA commissioner s academic honor roll and academic all-miaa team Cross Country- Among the Bulldogs top four finishers throughout the season... earned all-region honors with a sixth-place showing at the South Central regional... her regional time of 22:31.1 was a mere six seconds from the last individual national qualifying spot... finished 11th at the MIAA meet and 14th at the All-Missouri/Border States Invitational Placed second in the 10,000-meters at the MIAA outdoor championships and was fifth in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter events... finished fourth at the MIAA indoor meet in the 5,000-meter run, and brought home sixth in the 3,000-meters... earned a provisional qualifying mark at the Mule Relays with a time of 17:51.12 in the 5,000 meters Cross Country- Among the Bulldogs' top four runners all season... collected a first-place finish at the Miner Invitational and finished 12th at the MIAA championships, helping the team to its first conference crown... took 17th at the South Central regional Earned all-conference in three events... finished as runner-up in the 5,000-meter run at the MIAA indoor meet... placed second in the 5,000- and 10,000-meters at the MIAA outdoor meet Cross Country- Was 21st at the conference race. High School: A four-year letterman in track and cross country... a three-time allconference and all-district performer in cross country... competed at the state cross country championships all four years and led her team to the conference and district championships as a junior... a two-time all-district and state qualifier in the 3,200-meters in track... also lettered one year in basketball. Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1981, in Kansas City, Mo.... the daughter of Michael and Kathleen Tesmer... a pre-business administration major.

10 BULLDOG RETURNERS 9 CHRISTINA WINKLER SOPHOMORE HURD./HEP. HIGH RIDGE,MO. (NORTHWEST) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Earned all-america honors in the 400-meter hurdles after finished fifth at nationals (1:00.23) and as a member of the 4x400 relay team that finished sixth in a school-record time (3:44.72)... won a MIAA outdoor title in the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x400 relay and finished second in the 100-meter hurdles and heptathlon... earned indoor all-conference honors in the 600-yard run with a third-place finish and advanced to the semifinals in the 60m hurdles... in the outdoor season, member of the 4x400 first-place relay team at the Emporia State Twilight and won the 400-meter hurdles at the Mule Relays and Truman Open. High School: A four year letterwinner in track & field... earned all-state honors as a junior and senior... set school records in track & field for the 300-meter hurdles, 100-meter hurdles and 400-meter dash... also part of school record-setting 4x800 and sprint medley relays... also a three year letterman in basketball, earning alldistrict honors as a senior... captured two letters in volleyball and was all-conference and all-district in that sport. Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1983, in St. Louis... the daughter of David Winkler and Marilyn Baker... an undeclared major. LEAH ZIDON JUNIOR DISTANCE BONDURANT, IOWA (BONDURANT-FARRAR) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Leading Bulldog runner, finishing first on the team in five meets and second in the other meet... 12th overall at the MIAA Championships and 14th at the South Central Regional meet... won the Miner Invitational Did not compete during the track season Cross Country- Competed in the first two meets of the season, before sitting out with an injury... finished third at Western Illinois and ninth at the Nebraska- Omaha/Creighton Invitational Sat out the indoor and outdoor track & field seasons Cross Country- Finished 10th at the MIAA Cross Country Championships, earning her second all-conference honor in cross country... was the Bulldogs' No. 2 runner throughout most of the season Placed eighth in the 1,500-meter run and ninth in the 3,000-meters at the MIAA Outdoor Championships... earned all-conference honors in the 3,000-meter run during the indoor campaign by placing fifth at the conference meet... also served on the all- MIAA two-mile relay team Cross Country- Finished fifth at the league meet to earn all-miaa accolades in her first season as a Bulldog... came in 17th at the Great Lakes regional as the Bulldogs' top finisher... was a solid No. 2 runner throughout the year. High School: Lettered four years in track and three years in cross country... an all-conference performer in each sport and was a three-time state qualifier in track... also qualified for state one year in cross country. Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1980, in Fargo, N.D.... the daughter of John and Candy Zidon... a psychology major. DAN BOYLE SENIOR MID-DISTANCE ST. CHARLES, MO. (ST. CHARLES) Participated in six cross country meets... finished 16th at the Bob Timmons Invitational and eighth at SIU-Edwardsville Came in seventh in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the MIAA outdoor championships... finished 11th in the mile at the MIAA indoor championships Cross Country- Placed 10th at the Miner Invitational with a time of 28: Finished eighth outdoors at the MIAA championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase... saw limited action indoors in the 3,000-meters Cross Country- Ran his season best time of 29:14 at Iowa State. High School: Boyle lettered four years in track and two in cross country... all-conference, all-district, all-county and all-state in both track and cross country. Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1981, in St. Charles, Mo.... the son of James and Shirley Boyle... an exercise science major. PAT BOYLE SENIOR MID-DISTANCE ST. CHARLES, MO. (ST. CHARLES) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Ran in all eight meets... finished third on the team and 85th overall at nationals... top five team finish in seven races Placed third at the MIAA outdoor championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Cross Country- Placed 21st at both the MIAA and South Central regional meets... finished 63rd at the NCAA meet... participated in seven meets Placed sixth at the MIAA outdoor championships in the 3,000-meter steeplechase... garnered a second-place finish in the event at the Truman Open... finished 11th indoors at the MIAA meet in the 3,000-meter run Cross Country- Participated in six cross country meets... placed fourth at the Miner Invitational Earned all-conference honors outdoors in the 3,000-meter steeplechase by finishing fifth Cross Country- Participated in three meets. High School: Boyle lettered four years in track and earned two others in cross country... a two-time all-state performer in cross country and earned all-conference honors in track and cross country a combined five times... also played soccer and basketball. Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1981, in St. Charles, Mo.... the son of James and Shirley Boyle... a pre-business administration major. MARK DEBOLD SENIOR DISTANCE NEW LENNOX, ILL. (LINCOLN-WAY) Truman: Finished 11th in the 10,000-meters at the MIAA outdoor championships Cross Country- Placed 20th at the MIAA meet and 29th at the South Central regional... was among the seven runners Truman took to the NCAA Division II meet Finished 12th outdoors in the 10,000-meter run at the MIAA championships Cross Country- Placed 24th at the MIAA championships... was Truman's fourth-best finisher at the NCAA championships Competed in both the 3,000- and 5,000-meter events at several meets Cross Country - Finished 25th at the MIAA championships and 29th at the Great Lakes regional Saw limited track & field action Cross Country - Competed in three meets during the season. High School: DeBold lettered four years in cross-country and track... as a junior, he was all-conference and all-region in cross country. Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1979, in Chicago... the son of Denis and Muriel DeBold... a biology/pre-med major. ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in four meets... finished sixth on the team in the first two meets of the season Earned all-miaa outdoor honors after finishing fourth in the 3000-meter steeplechase Cross Country-

11 10 BULLDOG RETURNERS AARON DECKER JUNIOR POLE VAULT PERU,NEB. (AUBURN HS) Truman: Finished eighth in the pole vault at the MIAA indoor championships Had season-best pole vault at the MIAA championships that earned him ninth-place redshirted his first year at Truman. High School: Lettered three years in both track & field and cross country. Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1980, in Denver... the son of Ed and Barb Decker... an exercise science major. SCOTT DOWNARD SOPHOMORE DISTANCE NORMAN, OKLA. (NORMAN) Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in two meets... was third on the Bulldogs squad at the Nebraska Invitational Finished ninth in the indoor MIAA meet in the 5,000-meters... 15th at the outdoor championship in the 10,000- meters Cross Country- Competed in four meets. High School: Lettered three years in track, two in cross country and one in tennis... all-region and a member of the Oklahoma all-star team his senior cross country season. Personal: Born Jan. 23, 1983, in Berkley, Calif.... the son of John Downard and Doris Kupfer... an exercise science major. CHRIS ELLEDGE JUNIOR DISTANCE FLORISSANT,MO. (MCCLUER NORTH) Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in two races... finished eighth on the team at the Iowa State Open Finished 18th in the MIAA outdoor meet in the 10,000-meters Cross Country- Did not compete in the 2001 cross country season Ran unattached in the 5,000-meter run at the Truman Open, his only track and field action of the year Cross Country- Ran in two meets, placing 23rd at both the SIU-Edwardsville Open and Miner Invitational. High School: A four-year letterwinner in both track and cross country... a twoyear captain in cross country and track... a two-time first-team all-league selection in cross country... broke all of the school's freshman cross country records and the sophomore 3,000-meter record. Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1982, in Florissant, Mo.... the son of Dennis and Dana Elledge... a visual communications major. RYAN FRENCH in track... cross country all-metro runner of the year as a senior... two-time firstteam all-metro in track and cross country... also participated in basketball and tennis. Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1982, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa... the son of Roger and Sheila French... a communication major. ALAN HEINCKER JR./SO. DISTANCE DITTMER,MO. (GRANDVIEW) ALL-AMERICA Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Top Bulldog runner, placing first on the team in four of the six events he ran in... second in the MIAA meet, 12th at regionals and 81st at nationals Redshirted the outdoor season and ran in one meter event in the indoor season Cross Country- Earned All-America honors by placing 11th at the NCAA Division II championships... one of three Bulldogs in the top five at the MIAA meet, placing fifth... took eighth at the South Central regional Placed fifth at the MIAA outdoor championships in the 10,000- meter run and also collected a second-place finish in the event at the outdoor Mule Relays... was eighth in the 5,000 meters at the conference indoor meet Cross Country- Placed 15th at the South Central regional and 18th at the MIAA race... also collected a second-place finish at SIU-Edwardsville and 12th at the University of Kansas/Bob Timmons Invitational. MATT HELBIG SENIOR MID-DISTANCE FENTON, MO. (ROCKWOOD SUMMIT) ALL-AMERICA Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Earned all-america honors by finishing 26th at nationals... finished third in the MIAA meet and 13th at regionals... second on the team in four meets and first in two meets Earned all-america honors by placing fifth at the NCAA outdoor meet in the 1500-meters... won the MIAA outdoor championship in the 1500-meters and finished 15th in the 5000-meters... allconference indoor honors in the mile with a second-place finish Cross Country- Helbig sat out the 2001 season Finished 11th at the NCAA Division II outdoor championships in the 1,500-meter run after earning MIAA runner-up honors in the event... earned all-conference honors in the 800-meter run by placing third at the MIAA indoor championships Cross Country- Placed eighth at the MIAA championships to earn his second all-conference honor in cross country... was among the Bulldogs' top three runners most of the season Won the indoor MIAA title in the 800-meter run and was a provisional qualifier for the NCAA Division II indoor championships... was also a member of Truman s third-place two-mile relay team at the MIAA meet Cross Country- Was all- MIAA with a 10th place finish... was 14th at the regional race Was allconference in the 800-meter run, finishing eighth at the MIAA outdoor meet Cross Country- Competed in four cross country meets. High School: State champion in the 800 meters... as a senior, voted male athlete of the year. Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1980, in Fenton, Mo.... the son of Mark and Mary Jo Helbig... an exercise science/physical therapy-biology major SOPHOMORE MID-DISTANCE FLORISSANT,MO. (MCCLUER NORTH) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in five races... finished fourth on the team and 28th overall at the Border States Meet Earned all-conference honors by finishing fifth in the 3000-meter steeplechase... 11th at the conference indoors in the 800-meter preliminaries and was a member of the 4x800 relay team that finished sixth Cross Country- Competed in four meets. High School: Three-year letterwinner in cross country and two-time letterwinner

12 BULLDOG RETURNERS 11 JAKE KINGERY SENIOR DECATHLON MONROE,IOWA (PRAIRIE CITY-MONROE) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Earned all-america honors again the decathlon, finishing fourth at nationals... finished fourth in the MIAA in the decathlon and tied for seventh in the outdoor high jump... eighth at the MIAA indoor meet Placed second in the MIAA and fifth in Division II in the decathlon during the outdoor season... also finished seventh in the MIAA in the high jump and eighth in the javelin... tied for seventh in the high jump at the conference indoor meet, while also running a leg on the all-miaa fourth-place mile relay team, which provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division II meet Placed third in the high jump and was on the third-place 4x400 relay team at the outdoor MIAA championships... seventh in both the high jump and 400-meter dash at the conference indoor championships Finished ninth in the MIAA in the high jump during the indoor season. High School: Lettered four years in track... state champion high jumper... lettered four years and was a state qualifier in wrestling. Personal: Born April 9, 1980, in Knoxville, Iowa... the son of James and Kathy Kingery... an exercise science major. ERIK MCFARLANE SOPHOMORE DISTANCE INDEPENDENCE, MO. (FORT OSAGE) Truman: Competed twice in the outdoor 800-meters. High School: Letter four years in cross country and three years in track... MVP of his 2000 cross country team. Personal: Born August 17, 1983, in Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.... son of Mark and Julia Miles... a computer science major. DAN MCLAUGHLIN SOPHOMORE MID-DISTANCE EASTON, MO. (ST. JOSEPH CENTRAL) Earned a fifth-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the MIAA outdoor championships... placed 11th in the 5,000 meters at the MIAA indoor meet Cross Country- Competed in six cross country events during the fall, and was usually among the Bulldogs' top five... placed 21st at the MIAA championships and finished 32nd at the South Central regional Cross Country- Finished 21st at the MIAA championships Won the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Truman Open and in a home dual with Northwest Missouri Cross Country- Was among the Bulldogs top four runners all season, finishing 21st at the MIAA meet and 25th at the regional meet. High School: As a junior, was fifth in the state in the two-mile run... as a senior, was 12th at state in cross country. Personal: Born May 28, 1980, in St. Louis... the son of Ted and Jan McQueary... an English/MAE major. MIKE NELSON JUNIOR MID-DISTANCE FENTON,MO. (NORTHWEST HOUSE SPRINGS) Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in six meets, including the NCAA championship... finished 22nd in the MIAA race and 23rd in regionals Placed eighth at the MIAA indoor meet in the mile run and was a member of the sixthplace 4x800 relay team... did not compete in the outdoor season Cross Country- Finished 15th at the MIAA championships and 25th at the South Central regional... was among Truman's seven runners to compete at the NCAA Division II championships Did not compete in the indoor or outdoor seasons Cross Country- Ran in four meets and had a seventh-place finish at the Missouri- Rolla Miner Invitational Earned all-miaa honors in the outdoor season by placing fifth in the 1,500-meter run... was part of the all-conference two-mile relay team that placed third at the MIAA indoor meet Cross Country- Competed in four meets. High School: Won four letters in track and three in cross country... an all-state and all-conference performer in cross country... earned all-state and all-conference honors in track in the 16000meters and as part of the 4x800-meter relay... also lettered two years in basketball. Personal: Born Jan. 5, 1981, in St. Louis... the son of Stan Nelson and Nancy McGennis... an exercise science major. DAN NICHOLS SOPHOMORE SPRINTS ST.LOUIS,MO. (ST. MARY S) Truman: Finished 13th in the MIAA outdoor championships in the 800- meter preliminaries... competed once in the 800-meter during the indoor season. BRIAN MCQUEARY Truman: Did not compete Saw action in the 600-meters during the indoor season and 400-meter hurdles during the outdoor schedule. High School: Lettered three years in track and cross country... three-time allleague in both cross country and track. Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1981, in St. Louis... the son of Daniel and Dianne Nichols... an undeclared major. SENIOR DISTANCE ST. LOUIS, MO. (ST. MARY S) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Earned all-america honors by finishing seventh in the meter steeplechase... MIAA champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase and finished 23rd in the outdoor 5000-meters... seventh in the 5000-meters at the indoor meet Cross Country- Earned his first all-conference honor in cross country by placing sixth at the MIAA championships... collected 11th and 59th-place finishes, respectively, at the South Central regional and NCAA Division II meets

13 12 BULLDOG RETURNERS ANDY PERSON BEN ROSARIO SOPHOMORE MID-DISTANCE WILDWOOD,MO. (LADUE) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in all seven races and led the team at the Border States meet... earned all-conference with a tenth-place finish... finished 17th at the regional meet and also competed in nationals Finished seventh in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the MIAA outdoor meet... finished 11th in the 3000-meters at the MIAA indoor meet and was a member of the sixth-place 4x800 relay team Cross Country- Competed in six races... finished 27th at the MIAA meet. BRAD PETER JR./SR. DISTANCE ARNOLD S PARK, IOWA (OKOBOJI) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in six races... finished in the top five on the team in four meets... 11th at the MIAA championship and 23rd at regionals... ran in the NCAA championship Finished sixth and earned all-conference at the MIAA outdoor meet in the 10,000 meters... placed 15th in the meters at the MIAA indoor championships Cross Country- Finished 31st at the MIAA championship... participated in four meets Was 14th in the 5,000-meter run at the MIAA outdoor championships... finished ninth in the 3,000- meter run at the conference indoor meet Cross Country- Took part in four cross country meets and had an eighth-place finish at the Miner Invitational Finished 11th at the MIAA outdoor championships in the 5,000-meter run... did not compete in the indoor or cross country seasons. High School: A four-year letterman in cross country and track... also earned two letters on the basketball and baseball teams... all-state in cross country in a three-time all-conference performer... his teams won state championships in cross country in 1995 and Personal: Born April 17, 1981, in Geneseo, Ill.... the son of Chuck and Robin Peter... a math/pre-education major. TREY ROBINSON SOPHOMORE DISTANCE CHESTERFIELD, MO. (LAFAYETTE) SENIOR DISTANCE ST. LOUIS, MO. (ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HS) ALL-AMERICA Truman: Advanced to the national meet in the 5,000-meters where he finished 10th... won the 5,000-meter indoor MIAA championship... redshirted the outdoor season Cross Country- Collected All-America honors with a 32ndplace showing at the NCAA Division II Championships... finished third at the South Central regional and fourth at the MIAA meet... won his third straight all-conference honor Placed fourth in the MIAA in the 5,000-meter run and seventh in the 10,000-meters during the outdoor season... won the 5,000-meter run at the Truman Open Cross Country- Earned all-conference honors with a 10thplace finish at the MIAA championships... also had a ninth-place finish at the South Central regional and was 43rd at the NCAA Division II championships Finished fifth in the 5,000-meters and fourth in the 10,000-meters at the MIAA outdoor championships... finished 16th overall in the 10,000 at the Drake Relays with a career-best time of 31: was all-conference during the indoor season in the 3,000- and 5,000-meter events with sixth and fifth-place finishes, respectively... also won the 3,000-meters at the Hawkeye Open Cross Country- Was all- MIAA in cross country, finishing eighth, and took ninth at the Great Lakes regional Finished fifth in the MIAA in the 5,000-meter run and sixth in the 10,000-meters during the outdoor season... was ninth at the indoor conference meet in the 3,000-meter run and 5,000-meter run Cross Country- Was among the team s top three runners all season. High School: Was all-conference, all-district, all-area and all-state in cross country his senior season. Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1980, in St. Louis... the son of Frank and Linda Rosario... a communications major. WALTER WASHINGTON SOPHOMORE SPRINTS ST.LOUIS,MO. (WEBSTER GROVES) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: Earned all-conference by finishing fifth in the indoor 400- meters... earned outdoor honors by finishing fourth in the 400-meters... also placed eighth at the outdoor conference meet in the 200-meters... also a member of the Truman football team. High School: Lettered two years in track and three in football... four-time all-state finalist in the 400-meters. Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1982, in St. Louis... the son of Denise Washington... a mathematics/pre-engineering major. NOLAN WHITE Truman: 2002 Cross Country- Competed in four races... finished fifth on the team at the Border States meet... finished 53rd at the MIAA championship Competed in several indoor and outdoor meets in distance events Cross Country- Competed in four meets... finished fifth on the team and 16th overall at the Miner Invitational. High School: Three-year letterman in cross country and track... all-district and allsectional in cross country as a senior... track district MVP... St. Louis County top 10 ranking his senior year. Personal: Born June 2, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio... the son of Bill and Rebecca Robinson... an undeclared major. SENIOR SPRINTS BLOOMINGTON,ILL. (ROCK BRIDGE) ALL-CONFERENCE Truman: Finished ninth in the 200-meter and 14th in the 400-meters in preliminaries at the MIAA indoor meet... redshirted the outdoor season Was part of the 4x100 relay team that placed third at the MIAA outdoor meet... also ran a leg on the fourth-place 4x400 relay squad... was part of the all-conference mile relay team that finished fourth at the MIAA indoor championships and earned an NCAA provisional Competed in the long jump and sprints at several outdoor events Competed in the 100- and 200-meter dashes in several meets. High School: Won three letters in cross country, wrestling, track and soccer... twotime conference champion in track. Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1979, in Austin, Texas... the son of Ed and Flossy White... a business administration major.

14 BULLDOG NEWCOMERS 13 Sarah Armstrong Mid-Distance Metamora, Ill. (Metamora) Pam Bird Distance Liberty, Mo. (Liberty) Lainie Bohnsack High Jump Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Cape Central) Samantha Curry Sprints Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill) Meghan Esbenshade Hurdles Omaha, Neb. (Millard South) Nicole Gandy Distance Shawnee, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Abbie Smith Distance Urbandale, Iowa (Dowling) Lindee Weese Hurdles Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park) Rachel Williams Hurdles Kirksville, Mo. (Kirksville) Aaron Cooper Distance Sedalia, Mo. (Smith-Cotton) Jason Douglas Sprints Shawnee, Kan. (Shawnee Mission NW) Eli Klimek Distance Platte City, Mo. (Platte County) Richard Mayson Hurdles/Jumps/Sprints Mexico, Mo. (Mexico) Chris McKinney Distance Ballwin, Mo. (Lafayette) Shane Praiswater Mid-Distance Platte City, Mo. (Platte County) Jon Carl Rosario Distance St. Louis, Mo. (St. Louis University HS) Justin Smith Throws Jefferson City, Mo. (Jefferson City) Jon Spurgeon Hurdles/Sprints Jefferson City, Mo. (Jefferson City) Aaron Wells Mid-Distance Runnells, Iowa (Southeast Polk) Kurtis Werner Distance Festus, Mo. (Festus) Danny Wilhite Distance St. Joseph, Mo. (St. Joseph Central) Dan Zwilling Sprints/Decathlon St. Louis, Mo. (St. Mary s)

15 SEASONS-IN-REVIEW 2002 Indoor Track Season The Bulldogs indoor season was highlighted by high finishes at the MIAA meet and both teams bringing home an all-america from the national meet. At nationals, James Walton finished second in the country in the long jump with a leap of Megan Williams also earned all- America honors by finishing fourth in the 60- meter hurdles in a school-record time of Two other athletes qualified for nationals as Ben Rosario finished 10th in the 5000-meters and Karena Singleton came in 12th in the triple jump. The men s squad tied for 21st with a total of eight points at the meet while the Bulldog women were tied for 27th with five points. At the MIAA meet, Truman s women were the conference runner-ups after compiling 105 points, 15 behind conference champions Emporia State. The Bulldogs dominated the sprinting events but couldn t overcome the Lady Hornets who won all but one of the field events. Jill Lowry won two MIAA titles in the 60- meter and 200-meter dashes. Kasye Hahn won the 400-meters and Sara Jessen took home first in the 600-yard run. Megan Williams also won a MIAA title in the 60-meter hurdles. Several other women also earned all-conference honors. In the 200-meters, Truman took four of the top five spots. Besides Lowry, Hahn finished third, Jamille Curry was fourth and Williams was fifth. Curry also earned MIAA honors in the 400-meters with a fourth-place finish. In the 600-yard run, the Bulldogs swept the top three spots as Candi Jones (2nd) and Christina Winkler (3rd) finished behind Jessen. Candice Hoskins earned all-miaa in the 800- meter run by finishing third and Emily Komiskey was sixth in the mile run. Beth Luebbering earned honors in both the 3000m and 5000m as she finished fifth in both races. Singleton was the long field athlete to earn honors by finishing fourth in the triple jump. The 4x800 relay team finished second with a squad consisting of Dani Rawlings, Hoskins, Sonya Yamnitz and Komiskey. The men s team finished third at the conference meet with 83 points, just three behind second-place Northwest Missouri. It was Truman s best finish since 1992 at the indoor meet. Brian Dzingai was the number one star, winning the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes. Other individual winners were Rosario in the meters and Walton in the long jump. Walter Washington was all-miaa in the 400- meters after a fifth-place finish. Truman took home second and third in the mile run with Matt Helbig and Nick Blackburn, respectively. Rosario also earned all-conference in the 3000m with a second-place finish, right ahead of teammate Andy Doering. Doering earned honors in both the 3000m and 5000m, where he finished fourth. Dave Mayhew was the final all-conference honoree on the men s side as the runnerup in the 60-meter hurdles Outdoor Track Season Truman s success grew in the outdoor season as nine athletes earned all-america honors at the NCAA Division II Championships. On the women s side, Williams finished her career with a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles in a school record time of The 4x400 relay team also broke a school record with a time of 3:44.65, good for sixth-place. That squad was made up of Hahn, Curry, Jones and Winkler. Winkler earned a second all- America honor in the 400-meter hurdles where she finished fifth with a time of 1: Jake Kingery had the highest finish on the men s side as he was fourth in the decathlon with a career-best of 7,137 points. Helbig finished fifth in the 1,500-meter (3:52.01), Dzingai was eighth in the 100-meter dash (10.38) and Brian McQueary was seventh in the 3000-meter steeplechase (9:34.21). The men s team finished in a tie for 24th at nationals while the women s team was 25th. Other team members who competed at nationals were Doering, Lowry, Suzanne Schmidt and Singleton. At the conference meet, Truman s women again finished second while the men s squad was fourth overall. The women brought home six event titles. Lowry won the 100-meters, Hahn won the 400- meters, Williams was first in the 100-meter hurdles and Winkler was tops in the 400-meter hurdles. The Bulldogs also won both relays. The 4x100 team was made up of Williams, Hahn, Curry and Lowry while the 4x400 team was run by Hahn, Winkler, Curry and Jones. Other all-conference performers included Singleton, Komiskey, Luebbering, Jackie McDuffy, Schmidt, Yamnitz and Karla Jordan. MIAA champions on the men s side included two more conference titles for Dzingai in the 100-meters and 200-meters. Helbig won the 1500-meter race while Doering was the fastest in the 10,000-meters. McQueary won the meter steeplechase. Others earning MIAA honors were Washington, Brad Peter, Mayhew, Kingery, Pat Boyle, Dan Boyle, Ryan French and Alfonso Pugh. At the annual Truman Open, Schmidt was the star on the women s side setting a school, stadium and meet record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. For the men, Walton set a meet record in the long jump while Dzingai won both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes in record times for the meet Cross Country The men s team highlighted its 2002 season with another trip to the national meet, its third straight and 11th under head coach Ed Schneider. The women s squad, meanwhile, had a young team that still put up good performances. Helbig earned all-america honors by finishing 26th at the NCAA national championships, leading the men s team to a 14th-place finish. At regionals, the men s squad finished third to earn its trip to nationals. Heincker led the way by finishing 12 and Helbig and Andy Person each finished in the top 20. Those three, along with Mike Nelson and Brad Peter earned all-region honors. The women s squad, meanwhile, finished fifth at the regional meet led by Leah Zidon (14th) and Jennifer Tesmer (16th). At conference, the Bulldog men finished second at the MIAA meet, just two points behind Missouri Southern. Heincker, Helbig and Person all earned all-conference honors. The women s squad finished fourth in a balanced race. Pam Bird (11th), Zidon (12th) and Jennifer Tesmer (13th) just missed top-10 finishes and conference honors. Other team results for the men included a win in the college division of the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational and a respectable 13th at the Notre Dame Invitational, which included some of the top Division I teams in the country. The women s team also won a meet, the Miner Invitational, and finished fourth out of 19 teams at the Southern Stampede. Heincker and Helbig were the leaders of the men s team throughout the year. Heincker was the team s leader in four races and finished second in the other two he competed in. Helbig finished first in two races and was second in the other four he was in. Andy Person led the team at the Border States meet and finished third on the squad in four other meets. Zidon was the women s leader throughout the year, finishing first on the team in every meet but one. She also earned an individual title, taking home first at the Miner Invitational. Towards the end of the season, Tesmer and Bird were the other Bulldogs who also finished in the top three on the team. Academic Success Both teams excelled in the classrooms as well. The women s squad earned team academic honors from the United States Track Coaches Association (USTCA) after having a team GPA of 3.45, the second-highest mark in the country. Five women also earned USTCA individual honors and three received Verizon Academic All- District honors. On the conference level, seven received Academic All-MIAA honors, 16 were listed on the track MIAA Commissioner s honor roll and six were on the cross country MIAA Commissioner s honor roll. For the men, two Bulldogs received Verizon Academic All-District honors, three earned Academic All-MIAA honors, 15 were on the track MIAA Commissioner s honor roll and nine were on the cross country MIAA Commissioner s honor roll.

16 2002 WOMEN S MIAA INDOOR RESULTS Team Standings 1. Emporia State Truman Central Missouri Pittsburg State Northwest Missouri Missouri Southern Missouri-Rolla 13 Truman Results (s): 60-meter Dash: Jill Lowry, 1st meter Dash: Jill Lowry, 1st :47 Kasye Hahn, 3rd Jamille Curry, 4th Megan Williams, 5th meter Dash: Kayse Hahn, 1st Jamille Curry, 3rd Jackie McDuffy, 8th : meter Dash: Candice Hoskins, 3rd :19.96 Emily Komiskey, 8th :24.68 Mile Run: Emily Komiskey, 6th :14.37 Dani Rawlings, 7th :15.94 Sonya Yamnitz, 9th : Yard Run: Sara Jessen, 1st :26.55 Candi Jones, 2nd :26.55 Christina Winkler, 3rd : meter Run: Beth Luebbering, 5th :21.39 Suzanne Schmidt, 8th :38.74 Jennifer Tesmer, 14th : meter Run: Beth Luebbering, 5th :09.12 Suzanne Schmidt, 9th :35.17 Jennifer Tesmer, 14th :52.86 Alisha Smyth, 15th : meter Hurdles: Megan Williams, 1st Jackie McDuffy DQ 4x400 Relay: Jill Lowry, Sara Jessen, 4x800 Relay: Jamille Curry, Kasye Hahn DQ Dani Rawlings, Candice Hoskins Sonya Yamnitz, Emily Komiskey, 2nd.9:36.36 Long Jump: Karena Singleton, 7th Karla Jordan, 9th Triple Jump: Karena Singleton, 4th Karla Jordan, 7th Weight Throw: Becky Kudrna, 12th All-Conference 2002 NCAA Indoor Championships NCAA Champion: North Dakota St. (67.5 points)/truman: t-27th (5 points) Truman Results (s): 60-meter Hurdles: Megan Williams, 4th Triple Jump: Karena Singleton, 12th NCAA Outdoor Championships NCAA Champion: St. Augustine's (54 points)/truman: 25th (11 points) Truman Results (s): 100-meter Hurdles: Megan Williams, 5th meter Hurdles: Christina Winkler, 5th : Steeple: Suzanne Schmidt, 10th : x400 relay: Kasye Hahn, Jamille Curry Candi Jones, Christina Winkler, 6th..3:44.65 Triple Jump: Karena Singleton, 11th Preliminary Participants: Jill Lowry (100m, 200m), Kasye Hahn (400m) All-America 2002 WOMEN S TRACK RESULTS WOMEN S MIAA OUTDOOR RESULTS Team Standings 1. Emporia State Truman Pittsburg State Central Missouri Northwest Missouri Missouri Southern Missouri-Rolla Southwest Baptist 4 Truman Results (s): 100-meter Dash: Jill Lowry, 1st Karena Singleton, 4th meter Dash: Jill Lowry, 2nd Jamille Curry, 3rd Kasye Hahn, 4th Megan Williams, 6th meter Dash: Kayse Hahn, 1st Jamille Curry, 2nd Candi Jones, 3rd meter Dash: Emily Komiskey, 4th : meter Run: Dani Rawlings, 7th : meter Run: Beth Luebbering, 6th :42.61 Jennifer Tesmer, 7th : meter Run: Jennifer Tesmer, 4th :59.63 Beth Luebbering, 8th :21.17 Alisha Smyth, 13th :45.86 Suzanne Schmidt, 14th : meter Run: Beth Luebbering, 6th :12.95 Alisha Smyth, 13th : meter Hurdles: Megan Williams, 1st Christina Winkler, 2nd Karla Jordan, 7th meter Hurdles: Christina Winkler, 1st :01.82 Jackie McDuffey, 6th : Steeple: Suzanne Schmidt, 3rd :27.32 Sonya Yamnitz, 5th :43.92 Amy Johnson, 8th : x100 Relay: Megan Williams, Kasye Hahn 4x400 Relay: Jamille Curry, Jill Lowry, 1st Kasye Hahn, Christina Winkler Jamille Curry, Candi Jones, 1st :50.45 Long Jump: Karla Jordan, 6th Karena Singleton, 9th Triple Jump: Karena Singleton, 3rd Karla Jordan, 7th Discus: Becky Kudrna, 12th Hammer: Becky Kudrna, 12th Heptathlon: Christina Winkler, 2nd Karla Jordan, 5th Jackie McDuffey, 8th All-Conference

17 MEN S TRACK RESULTS 2002 MEN S MIAA INDOOR RESULTS Team Standings 1. Central Missouri Northwest Missouri Truman Pittsburg State Missouri Southern Emporia State Missouri-Rolla 6 8. Southwest Baptist 1 Truman Results (s): 60-meter Dash: Paul Dzingai, 1st meter Dash: Paul Dzingai, 1st meter Dash: Walter Washington, 5th Jake Kingery, 8th Mile Run: Matt Helbig, 2nd :13.17 Nick Blackburn, 3rd :13.96 Mike Nelson, 8th : meter Run: Ben Rosario, 2nd :37.18 Andy Doering, 3rd :40.15 Andy Person, 11th :56.75 Nick Blackburn, 14th :00.87 Brad Peter, 15th : meter Run: Ben Rosario, 1st :54.08 Andy Doering, 4th :03.89 Brian McQueary, 7th :35.58 Scott Downard, 9th : meter Hurdles: Dave Mayhew, 2nd x400 Relay: Jake Kingery, Nolan White 4x800 Relay: Matt Helbig, Walter Washington DQ Andy Person, Mike Brower Ryan French, Mike Nelson, 6th :08.77 High Jump: Jake Kingery, 8th James Walton, 11th Pole Vault: Aaron Decker, 8th Long Jump: James Walton, 1st Al Pugh, 8th Triple Jump: James Walton, 10th All-Conference 2002 MEN S MIAA OUTDOOR RESULTS Team Standings 1. Central Missouri Pittsburg State Northwest Missouri Truman Emporia State Missouri Southern Missouri-Rolla Southwest Baptist 1 Truman Results (s): 100-meter Dash: Brian Dzingai, 1st meter Dash: Brian Dzingai, 1st Walt Washington, 8th meter Dash: Walt Washington, 4th meter Run: Matt Helbig, 1st :55.58 Matt Judson, 12th :07.28 Nick Blackburn, 14th : meter Run: Andy Doering, 2nd :30.40 Matt Helbig, 15th :36.82 Brian McQueary, 23rd : meter Run: Andy Doering, 1st :22.11 Brad Peter, 6th :17.38 Mark DeBold, 11th :23.34 Scott Downard, 15th :02.41 Chris Elledge, 18th : meter Hurdles: Dave Mayhew, 3rd Jake Kingery, 5th meter Hurdles: Dave Mayhew, 3rd Steeple: Brian McQueary, 1st :21.31 Pat Boyle, 3rd :32.85 Dan Boyle, 4th :38.13 Ryan French, 5th :42.11 Andy Person, 7th : x100 Relay: 4th x400 Relay: Brian Dzingai, David Mayhew, Jake Kingery, Walter Washington, 3rd.3:15.67 High Jump: Jake Kingery, 7th Pole Vault: Phil Andreas, 11th Long Jump: Al Pugh, 6th Decathlon: Jake Kingery, 4th Matt Groeper, 7th All-Conference 2002 NCAA Indoor Championships NCAA Champion: Abilene Christian (74 points)/truman: 21st (8 points) Truman Results (s): 5000-meter Run: Ben Rosario, 10th :03.36 Long Jump: James Walton, 2nd NCAA Outdoor Championships NCAA Champion: Abilene Christian (91 points)/truman: t-24th (12 points) Truman Results (s): 100-meter Dash: Brian Dzingai, 8th meter Run: Matt Helbig, 5th : meter Run: Andy Doering, 12th : Steeple: Brian McQueary, 7th :34.21 Decathlon: Jake Kingery, 4th ,137 Preliminary Participants: Brian Dzingai (200m) All-America

18 2002 WOMEN S CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 2002 CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 17 Western Illinois Invitational (Macomb, Ill.) Sept m Team Winner: Illinois State (24) Truman Finish: 3rd (62)/5 teams 5th- Leah Zidon :38 13th- Dani Rawlings :22 14th- Sarah Armstrong :23 17th- Kayse Hahn :31 19th- Abbie Smith :31 22nd- Pam Bird :39 23rd- Jennifer Tesmer :40 32nd- Nicole Gandy :26 38th- Candice Hoskins :53 Iowa State Open (Ames, Iowa) Sept m no team scoring 5th- Leah Zidon :33 8th- Jennifer Tesmer :52 14h- Dani Rawlings :40 15th- Abbie Smith :41 18th- Pam Bird :50 19th- Sarah Armstrong :59 22nd- Kasye Hahn :38 24th- Nicole Gandy :41 25th- Candice Hoskins :20 Missouri Southern Stampede (Joplin, Mo.) Sept m Team Winner: Southwest Mo. (23) Truman Finish: 4th (146)/19 teams 14th- Leah Zidon :36 32nd- Jennifer Tesmer :28 37th- Pam Bird :35 45th- Dani Rawlings :57 48th- Sarah Armstrong :06 53rd- Kasye Hahn :20 60th- Abbie Smith :42 95th- Candice Hoskins :12 Miner Invitational (Rolla, Mo.) Sept m Truman Finish: 1st (53)/11 teams 1st- Leah Zidon :01 11th- Dani Rawlings :47 13th- Kayse Hahn :59 14th- Sarah Armstrong :02 18th- Abbie Smith :16 42nd- Candice Hoskins :12 MIAA Championships (Joplin, Mo.) Oct m Team Winner: Pittsburg State (57) Truman Finish: 4th (86)/8 teams 11th- Pam Bird :48 12th- Leah Zidon :52 13th- Jennifer Tesmer :54 18th- Dani Rawlings :09 32nd- Sarah Armstrong....23:42 38th- Kayse Hahn :14 South Central Regional (Warrensburg, Mo.) Nov m Team Winner: Pittsburg State (48) Truman Finish: 5th (113)/11 teams 14th- Leah Zidon :50 16th- Jennifer Tesmer :54 22nd- Pam Bird :16 30th- Dani Rawlings :34 44th- Sarah Armstrong :25 62nd- Kayse Hahn :25 Bold- Earned MIAA Runner of the Week Honors 2002 MEN S CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS MIAA Championships Team Results 1) Pittsburg State ) Central Missouri ) Missouri Southern ) Truman ) Southwest Baptist ) Emporia State ) Northwest Missouri ) Missouri-Rolla South Central Regionals Team Results 1) Pittsburg State ) Central Missouri ) Abilene Christian ) Missouri Southern ) Truman ) Southwest Baptist ) Texas A&M-Kingsville ) Emporia State ) Northwest Missouri ) Southeastern Oklahoma ) Drury Iowa State Open (Ames, Iowa) Sept m no team scoring Top 7 Truman Runners: 6th- Matt Helbig :43 10th- Alan Heincker :55 18th- Andy Person :25 27th- Pat Boyle :52 29th- Mike Nelson :59 35th- Dan Boyle :17 36th- Dan Wilhite :21 Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invit. (Lincoln, Neb.) Sept m Truman Finish: 1st (114)/25 teams Truman 7 Truman Runners: 19th- Alan Heincker....25:53 20th- Matt Helbig :00 36th- Scott Downard :29 46th- Andy Person :42 55th- Pat Boyle :52 68th- Dan Boyle :07 85th- Brad Peter :22 Notre Dame Invitational (Notre Dame, Ind.) Oct m Team Winner: Stanford (33) Truman Finish: 13th (372)/21 teams Truman 7 Truman Runners: 26th- Alan Heincker....25:18 45th- Matt Helbig :34 78th- Andy Person :05 117th- Mike Nelson :38 123rd- Pat Boyle :42 125th- Brad Peter :46 145th- Ryan French :08 Border States Championships (Edwardsville, Ill.) Oct m Team Winner: Emporia State (54) Truman Finish: t-2nd (90)/15 teams Top 7 Truman Runners: 7th- Andy Person :27 19th- Brad Peter :57 23rd- Pat Boyle :03 28th- Ryan French :11 29th- Trey Robinson :16 31st- Aaron Wells :21 35th- Dan Wilhite :28 MIAA Championships (Joplin, Mo.) Oct m Team Winner: Mo. Southern (45) Truman Finish: 2nd (47)/8 teams * 2nd- Alan Heincker :40 * 3rd- Matt Helbig :54 * 10th- Andy Person :29 11th- Brad Peter :34 21st- Pat Boyle :51 22nd- Mike Nelson :51 24th- Aaron Wells :03 South Central Regional (Warrensburg, Mo.) Nov m Team Winner: Abilene Christian (15) Truman Finish: 3rd (87)/13 teams 12th- Alan Heincker :59 13th- Matt Helbig :18 17th- Andy Person :32 22nd- Mike Nelson :02 23rd- Brad Peter :10 26th- Pat Boyle :25 40th- Aaron Wells :10 NCAA Championships (Ashland, Ohio) Nov m Team Winner: Western State (35) Truman Finish: 14th (367)/24 teams 26th- Matt Helbig :12 81st- Alan Heincker :18 85th- Pat Boyle :20 112th- Andy Person :46 119th- Brad Peter :56 124th- Mike Nelson :03 149th- Aaron Wells :40 * Earned All-Conference Honors Bold- Earned MIAA Runner of the Week Honors MIAA Championships Team Results 1) Missouri Southern ) Truman ) Central Missouri ) Emporia State ) Pittsburg State ) Northwest Missouri ) Missouri-Rolla ) Southwest Baptist South Central Regional Team Results 1) Abilene Christian ) Missouri Southern ) Truman ) Central Missouri ) Emporia State ) Northwest Missouri ) Texas A&M-Kingsville ) Pittsburg State ) Southwest Baptist ) Missouri-Rolla ) Tarleton State ) Drury ) Dallas Baptist NCAA Championships Team Results- Top 5 1) Western State ) Abilene Christian ) Adams State ) South Dakota State ) Cal-State Chico ) Truman

19 18 /CROSS COUNTRY HISTORY /CROSS COUNTRY HAS RICH HISTORY Both of the men s and women s cross country and track and field squads have had their share of success throughout the history of the programs. Since the 1920s, the three men s teams have combined to win 47 MIAA championships, 74 athletes earned all- America honors, six win individual national championships and one earned an Olympic gold medal. Since the 1970s, the women s teams have combined for seven conference titles, 28 athletes earning all-america honors and three winning individual national titles. Truman began competing in track duals in 1909 and the school sponsored cross country races beginning in The first MIAA outdoor meet was held in 1924 and the Bulldogs brought home its first two titles in 1930 and 1931 led by head coach Chauncey Simpson. Six indoor conference meets were held prior to 1943 but they began to be run on a regular basis in MIAA cross country meets began in 1957 and Truman had immediate success, winning the championship in just the third year and starting a run of six straight titles. In all, the Bulldogs finished first or second in the first 12 years they fielded an entire team. The school s run of cross country titles coincided with the best years of track. Beginning in 1959, Truman won 10 straight indoor and outdoor titles. In the 12 years after that, the team won nine more indoor titles, five outdoor championships and were runnerups seven times. The Bulldogs also had success on the national level during this period. The cross country team finished among the top 10 four times from including a best-ever second in The track team finished 12th or better in nine national outdoor championships between The best finish in Truman s track history was third which came in 1972 when three athletes brought home individual titles. The track head coach during this time was Kenneth Gardner who led the team from In all, he won 34 MIAA track titles and finished runnerups in 12 other conference track meets. He was also head coach of the cross country squad from and finished second four times in MIAA meets and advanced to three national races. Individual stars were also numerous in this period. Current men s head coach Ed Schneider won the 1964 NCAA cross country meet, leading the Bulldogs to their secondplace national finish and also won three MIAA titles. Ron Werling also won three MIAA titles in cross country from Five track and field athletes also won NCAA individual titles. Fred Banks won the yard dash. Don Allbritton won the pole vault in 1969 and the decathlon in Tom Geredine was also a multiple winner taking the long jump in 1971 and the triple jump in Larry Jones won three NCAA Division II titles in the 400m/440-yards races. He was also among a handful of Bulldogs who competed in the NCAA Division I meet and took home first-place in two 440-yard indoor races and one 440-yard outdoor race. Dan Futrell was the last Truman men s athlete to win an individual title, winning first in the m run. Schneider took over as cross country coach in 1975 and track head coach in In that time, he has built Truman into a cross country power while keeping the team competitive on the track side. Under Schneider, the cross country team has won four MIAA titles, three regional titles and advanced to 11 national meets. Both his 1994 and 1995 squads finished third in the country. Jeremy Struttman and Thad Bartram each won multiple all-america honors in cross country in this span. Schneider s track team was runnerups in the MIAA in the 1998 outdoor meet and finished lower than fifth just three times in 38 indoor and outdoor conference meets. His squads have also scored at the NCAA outdoor meet 14 times and the indoor meet eight times. The top track athlete since 1984 was Ray Armstead who finished second in the NCAA Division II meet, fourth in the Division I meet and advanced to the Olympics where he won a gold medal (see below). Three other Bulldogs have been national runnerups under Schneider: Rob Jessen (1992, indoor 5000m), Chad Froelker (2000, decathlon) and James Walton (2002, indoor long jump). The women s history doesn t go back as far but they have also had their share of success. Prior to , the team competed in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), before the NCAA and MIAA started sponsoring women s sports in John Cochrane has been the head coach of the women s squad since Under Cochrane, the Bulldogs have won six MIAA titles, had individual runners compete in seven cross country national meets and had teams score in 20 indoor and outdoor NCAA track meets. The cross country squad in 1979, coached by Schneider, won the MAIAW title. The following season, Cindy Springman won the MAIAW individual title and became the first runner to compete in a national meet. Since the MIAA started in 1981, Truman finished lower than fourth just four times and finally broke through with a MIAA title in Kerry Knepper was one of the top cross country runners in school history, finishing in the top three in the MIAA four times, including winning the 1987 meet, and ran in four NCAA meets, placing as high as fifth in The women s track and field teams have been even more successful, regularly finding themselves among the MIAA leaders. The team won its first conference title in 1983 at the outdoor meet and then won back-to-back indoor titles in Its best period could be the last four years as the team won both indoor and outdoor titles in 2000 and finished runnerups in five other league meets. Nationally, the highest finish for the Bulldogs came in 1990 when they were eighth at the NCAA indoor meet. Truman has scored in the last three NCAA indoor meets and the last five outdoor competitions. Deb Carter was the first women s track star, winning the 60-meters at the AIAW national indoor meet in 1978 and placing in the 100-meters at the outdoor meet in 1978 and Marlene Frahm won the first NCAA individual title for the Bulldogs, winning the 1985 indoor and outdoor shot put contests. Saundra Hester was the last Bulldog to win an individual national crown after taking first in the m hurdles. Cochrane s team have always been strong in the relay events. The 4x100 relay teams at Truman have won seven MIAA titles, including the last five, and the 4x400 team has taken first in the MIAA five times, including three out of the last four years. Other top performers on the women s side include Vicki Perez who won two MIAA titles and all-america awards in the discus, including second in the nation in Knepper also had success in track, winning 10 MIAA titles, including three during the 1990 outdoor meet. Molly Kandlbinder played in a key role in the Bulldogs 2000 titles as she won three indoor and three outdoor events. TRUMAN S ARMSTEAD CAPTURES OLYMPIC GOLD Ray Armstead, who finished his Truman track career in 1984, is the first Bulldog intercollegiate athlete to compete in the Olympics and earn a gold medal. The St. Louis-Northwest High School product captured the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles as a member of the U.S. 1,600-meter relay team. Armstead carried the baton on the second leg of the relay race, turning in a split of 43.9, his personal best and the second fastest effort by a member of the U.S. quartet. The American foursome logged a time of 2:57.91, one of the fastest clockings ever. After the Olympics, Armstead competed in the 400-meter dash at four European international meets. He finished first at Koblenz, West Germany, and at the Golden Gala in Rome. At that meet, he beat the meter Olympic gold medalist, Victor Markin of the Soviet Union, and the 1976 gold medalist, Alberto Juantorena of Cuba. Armstead also finished ahead of the 1984 gold medalist, Alonzo Babers, at Koblenz. His best 1986 finish in the 400-meters was 45.21, at the Houston Sports Festival. His best personal time of in the 400 meters was charted at Zurich, Switzerland, on the 1984 European tour. In 1986, Armstead was ranked fifth among 400-meter performers. In 1987, Armstead was back on track, hoping to obtain another Olympic Gold Medal. He continued his training, under the sponsorship of Nike and Accusplit, for the 1988 Seoul games. Armstead qualified for the 1988 Olympic Trials. He finished fifth in the semfinals but did not earn a position on the 4x400 relay or open 400-meter.

20 CROSS COUNTRY CONFERENCE RESULTS 19 Past Women s MAIAW Finishes Year Head Coach Team Winner (Points) Truman Place Individual Winner Top Truman Finisher Distance 1975 Jerry Mayhew Northwest Missouri (26) no team score Ann Kimm, NWMSU (18:38) Deb Strehle, 5th (19:43) 3-mile 1976 Jerry Mayhew Northwest Missouri (29) 5th Ann Kimm, NWMSU (18:34) Deb Strehle, 8th (20:16) 3-mile 1977 Jerry Mayhew Missouri-Columbia (29) 3rd Mary Kunkel, Missouri (19:11) Bridget Yaeger, 9th (21:05) 5-k 1978 Ed Schneider Missouri-Columbia 5th not available Bridget Yaeger, 14th (19:16) 5-k 1979 Ed Schneider Truman (61) Ellen Casey, SWMS (18:30) Ramona Tibbs, 7th (19:39) 5-k 1980 John Cochrane Central Missouri (41) no team score Cindy Springman, Truman (17:56) 5-k Past Women s MIAA Finishes Year Head Coach Team Winner (Points) Truman Place Individual Winner Top Truman Finisher Distance 1981 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (42) 4th Margaret Hertenstein, SEMO (18:18) Roberta Warren, 5th (19:30) 5-k 1982 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (35) 2nd Nancy Goodwine, CMSU (17:55) Cindy Springman, 6th (19:09) 5-k 1983 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (34) 3rd Christine Ridenhour, SEMO (17:49) Cindy Springman, 5th (18:39) 5-k 1984 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (28) 4th Darla Curp, CMSU (18:36) Cheryl Mitchell, 7th (20:08) 5-k 1985 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (38) 4th Darla Moberly, CMSU (18:32) Cheryl Mitchell, 5th (19:04) 5-k 1986 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (34) 2nd Laura Byrne, SEMO (19:16) Kerry Knepper, 5th (19:57) 5-k 1987 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (34) 3rd Connie Frank, CMSU (16:57) Kerry Knepper, 2nd (17:05) 5-k 1988 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (23) 2nd Laura Byrne, SEMO (18:17) Kerry Knepper, 3rd (18:36) 5-k 1989 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (29) 3rd Lucie Mays, SEMO (18:21) Tricia Rogers, 7th (19:12) 5-k 1990 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri (23) 2nd Lucie Mays, SEMO (17:38) Kerry Knepper, 3rd (18:19) 5-k 1991 John Cochrane Pittsburg State (31) 2nd Christie Allen, PSU (17:24) Michelle Coleman, 2nd (18:12) 5-k 1992 John Cochrane Pittsburg State (21) 2nd Christie Allen, PSU (17:42) Rhonda Ruden, 6th (18:49) 5-k 1993 John Cochrane Pittsburg State (35) 4th Julie Heiskell, PSU (18:35) Ginny Hoefer, 9th (19:06) 5-k 1994 John Cochrane Emporia State (41) 5th Julie Heiskell, PSU (18:40) Ginny Hoefer, 11th (19:31) 5-k 1995 John Cochrane Northwest Missouri (45) 6th Sandy Thomas, CMSU (17:36) Ginny Hoefer, 10th (18:21) 5-k 1996 John Cochrane Northwest Missouri (34) 6th Kathy Kearns, NWMS (18:35) Jennifer Lehmann, 7th (19:22) 5-k 1997 John Cochrane Northwest Missouri (29) 6th Sonia Blacketer, MSSC (18:14) Kim Hoffman, 22nd (20:27) 5-k 1998 John Cochrane Missouri Southern (64) 2nd Sonia Eudy, MSSC (18:13) Beth Luebbering, 5th (18:56) 5-k 1999 John Cochrane Central Missouri (56) 3rd Tara Hudspeth, ESU (21:59) Beth Luebbering, 2nd (22:01) 6-k 2000 John Cochrane Truman (58) Jeanette Mott, PSU (21:51) Kristi Willenberg, 9th (23:18) 6-k 2001 John Cochrane Pittsburg State (32) 3rd Jeanette Mott, PSU (22:01) Beth Luebbering, 8th (23:10) 6-k 2002 John Cochrane Pittsburg State (57) 4th Kadri Kelve, ESU (21:30) Pam Bird, 11th (22:48) 6-k Past Men s MIAA Finishes Year Head Coach Team Winner (Points) Truman Place Individual Winner Top Truman Finisher Distance 1958 Norman White Missouri Rolla (20) 2nd Mike Vancil, UMR (17:33) not available 3-mile 1959 Norman White Truman (17) Tony Barulich, Truman (17:17) 3-mile 1960 Wayne Martin Truman (22) James McFadden, Truman (20:56) 4-mile 1961 George Herman Truman (18) Floyd Waddle,Truman (21:28) 4-mile 1962 George Herman Truman (23) Ed Schneider, Truman (19:38) 4-mile 1963 George Herman Truman (17) Ed Schneider, Truman (20:14) 4-mile 1964 George Herman Truman (24) Ed Schneider, Truman (19:50) 4-mile 1965 George Herman Southeast Missouri (41) 2nd Ron Werling, Truman (20:49) 4-mile 1966 George Herman Southeast Missouri (32) 2nd Ron Werling, Truman (20:46) 4-mile 1967 George Herman Southeast Missouri (49) 2nd Ron Werling, Truman (20:11) 4-mile 1968 Kenneth Gardner Truman (51) Doug Overholser, SWMS (20:57) Pat Sullivan, 2nd (21:00) 4-mile 1969 Kenneth Gardner Central Missouri State (33) 2nd Dave Frazier, CMSU (25:21) Tom Logan, 2nd (25:33) 5-mile 1970 Kenneth Gardner Southeast Missouri (24) 4th Ken Ault, SWMS (25:30) Linley Lipper, 11th (26:46) 5-mile 1971 Kenneth Gardner Southeast Missouri (28) 2nd Steve Parker, SEMO (25:06) Linley Lipper, 3rd (25:33) 5-mile 1972 Kenneth Gardner Northwest Missouri (44) 2nd Linley Lipper, Truman (25:22) 5-mile 1973 Kenneth Gardner Southwest Missouri (17) 3rd Ken Norton, SWMS (25:22) Linley Lipper, 5th (25:35) 5-mile 1974 Kenneth Gardner Southwest Missouri (33) 5th John Prasuhn, SWMS (24:16) Greg Clauson, 13th (25:38) 5-mile 1975 Ed Schneider Southwest Missouri (26) 4th Don Dwyer, SWMS (24:19) Jack Lindsey, 5th (25:06) 5-mile 1976 Ed Schneider Southwest Missouri (30) 5th John Prasuhn, SWMS (30:43) Jack Lindsey, 11th (32:14) 10-k 1977 Ed Schneider Southwest Missouri (29) 4th Mark Leicht, CMSU (32:05) Tom Adams, 12th (33:11) 10-k 1978 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (41) 4th Mark Curp, CMSU (31:32) Tom Adams, 3rd (32:01) 10-k 1979 Ed Schneider Southwest Missouri (42) 6th Mark Curp, CMSU (30:56) Todd Arnold, 25th (34:32) 10-k 1980 Ed Schneider Southwest Missouri (32) 6th Mark Curp, CMSU (32:13) Todd Arnold, 12th (34:36) 10-k 1981 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (44) 4th Mike Vanatta, SEMO (30:29) Todd Arnold, 6th (31:41) 10-k 1982 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (38) 4th Ken Hoffman, SEMO (32:18) Tom Owens, 13th (33:16) 10-k 1983 Ed Schneider Truman (43) Rich Schmid, CMSU (25:25) Todd Arnold, 2nd (25:29) 5-mile 1984 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (20) 3rd Mike Vanatta, SEMO (25:16) Tim Brown, 3rd (25:54) 8-k 1985 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (21) 5th Art Waddle, SEMO (24:35) Craig Ford, 13th (25:58) 5-mile 1986 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (22) 2nd Brian Radle, SEMO (31:43) Tim Brown, 3rd (32:55) 10-k 1987 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (29) 2nd Art Waddle, SEMO (29:40) Phil Reinkemeyer, 3rd (29:46) 6-mile 1988 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (27) 2nd Brian Radle, SEMO (31:43) Stan Johnson, 3rd (33:01) 10-k 1989 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (45) 2nd Alan Peyton, PSU (25:16) Don Obert, 4th (25:38) 8-k 1990 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri (41) 2nd Jimmy Hearld, SEMO (24:49) Rob Jensen, 4th (25:43) 5-mile 1991 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (41) 5th Jason Riddle, MSSC (24:52) Scott Beattie, 12th (26:24) 8-k 1992 Ed Schneider Truman (43) Rob Jensen, Truman (24:18) 8-k 1993 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (25) 2nd Jonah Melly, CMSU (25:06) Jeremy Struttmann, 7th (25:28) 8-k 1994 Ed Schneider Truman (51) Jurmain Mitchell, ESU (25:39) Thad Bartram, 5th (26:27) 8-k 1995 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (20) 2nd Jonah Melly, CMSU (24:46) Thad Bartram, 5th (25:05) 8-k 1996 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (48) 2nd Jurmain Mitchell, ESU (25:05) Christian Blackburn, 4th (26:00) 8-k 1997 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (23) 5th Alexandr Alexin, CMSU (25:34) Scott Henderson, 10th (26:29) 8-k 1998 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (38) 5th Carlos Vasquez, PSU (25:32) Andy Doering, 9th (26:11) 8-k 1999 Ed Schneider Central Missouri State (35) 3rd Vladmir Golias, CMSU (24:55) Andy Doering, 6th (25:29) 8-k 2000 Ed Schneider Missouri Southern (37) 2nd Peter Kykyri, MSSC (25:11) Andy Doering, 2nd (25:24) 8-k 2001 Ed Schneider Truman (31)/Mo. Southern (31) Andy Doering, Truman (24:36) 8-k 2002 Ed Schneider Missouri Southern (45) 2nd Brian Lyons, MSSC (24:38) Alan Heincker (24:40) 8-k

21 20 CROSS COUNTRY NATIONAL RESULTS WOMEN S AIAW Year Regional Finish Top Truman Finisher National Finish Top Truman Finisher th Bridget Yaeger, 46th th Mary Ahern, 37th 1980 no team score Cindy Springman, 10th no team score Cindy Springman, dnf* WOMEN S NCAA Year Regional Finish Top Truman Finisher National Finish Top Truman Finisher rd Roberta Warren, 3rd no team score Cindy Springman, 20th th Cindy Springman, 15th th Cindy Trickey, 13th th Cheryl Mitchell, 14th th Cheryl Mitchell, 9th no team score Cheryl Mitchell, 79th th Kerry Knepper, 2nd no team score Kerry Knepper, 45th th Kerry Knepper, 1st no team score Kerry Knepper, 19th th Kerry Knepper, 3rd no team score Kerry Knepper, 5th th Rhonda Ruden, 24th nd Kerry Knepper, 3rd no team score Kerry Knepper, 28th th Rhonda Ruden, 13th th Rhonda Ruden, 13th th Virginia Hoefer, 44th th Virginia Hoefer, 12th th Talva Parker, 34th th Jennifer Lehmann, 28th th Angela Meyer, 54th th Beth Luebbering, 17th th Leah Zidon, 17th rd Suzanne Schmidt, 11th rd Jennifer Tesmer, 6th th Leah Zidon, 14th * Springman was in 8th place but injured 200 meters from the finish line and didn t finish MEN S NCAA Year Regional Finish Top Truman Finisher National Finish Top Truman Finisher th Bob Lewis, 34th th Jim McFadden, 10th th Ed Schneider, 5th 1963 no team score Ed Schneider, 7th nd Ed Schneider, 1st th Ron Werling, 12th* th Ron Werling, 11th* th Ron Werling, 10th th Keith Allen, 50th th Keith Allen, 37th 1971 no team score Linley Lipper, 47th th Linley Lipper, 43rd 1973 no team score Linley Lipper, 37th 1975 no team score Jack Lindsey, 14th 1978 no team score Tom Adams, 68th 1980 no team score Todd Arnold, 116th th Todd Arnold, 6th th Tom Owens, 15th nd Bryan Trickey, 6th 17th Bryan Trickey, 49th th Tim Brown, 7th th Craig Ford, 10th nd Tim Brown, 1st 16th Phil Reinkemeyer, 51st rd Phil Reinkemeyer, 11th 14th Don Obert, 41st th Stan Johnson, 20th st Stan Johnson, 5th 11th Don Obert, 7th rd Rob Jensen, 7th th Thad Bartram, 46th st Rob Jensen, 1st 7th Rob Jensen, 19th th Jeremy Struttman, 17th rd Thad Bartram, 7th 3rd Thad Bartram, 24th st Thad Bartram, 3rd 3rd Christian Blackburn, 14th nd Jeff Obert, 11th 11th Jeremy Struttmann, 25th th Scott Henderson, 27th th Andy Doering, 8th rd Andy Doering, 7th no team score Andy Doering, 26th rd Andy Doering, 8th 10th Andy Doering, 27th nd Andy Doering, 2nd 4th Alan Heincker, 11th rd Alan Heincker, 12th 14th Matt Helbig, 26th WOMEN 1975 (MAIAW) 5. Deb Strehle 1976 (MAIAW) 8. Deb Strehle 1977 (MAIAW) 9. Bridget Yaeger 1979 (MAIAW) 7. Ramona Tibbs 1980 (MAIAW) 1. Cindy Springman 9. Vicki Kijewski Roberta Warren 7. Cindy Springman Cindy Springman 7. Mary Gray Cindy Springman 10. Karen Eads Cheryl Mitchell Cheryl Mitchell Kerry Knepper 7. Cheryl Mitchell 10. Mary Wulff Kerry Knepper 4. Mary Wulff Kerry Knepper 5. Mary Wulff Tricia Rogers 9. Rhonda Ruden Kerry Knepper 8. Christy Rackers 10. Rhonda Ruden Michelle Coleman 4. Rhonda Ruden 7. Debbie Bries 10. Lisa Dillin Rhonda Ruden 7. Lisa Dillin 10. Ginny Hoefer Ginny Hoefer Ginny Hoefer Jennifer Lehmann Beth Luebbering Beth Luebbering 5. Leah Zidon BULLDOGS TOP 10-FINISHER MIAA CONFERENCE MEETS Kristi Willenberg 10. Leah Zidon Beth Luebbering MEN Floyd Waddle 2. Jim Shepard 4. John North 5. Ed Schneider 6. Terry Rohrdanz 10. Steve Thompson Ed Schneider 4. Jim Shepard 5. Floyd Waddle 6. John North 7. Steve Thompson Ed Schneider 2. Gerald Kusek 3. Floyd Waddle 4. Terry McDonald 7. Craig Guinn 8. Steve Thompson Ed Schneider 4. Terry McDonald 5. Gerald Kusek 6. Ron Werling 8. Craig Guinn Ron Werling 5. Gerald Kusek 8. Terry McDonald Ron Werling 6. Keith Allen 10. Gerald Kusek Ron Werling 10. Keith Allen Pat Sullivan 4. Keith Allen 7. Tom Logan Tom Logan 3. Keith Allen 6. Pat Sullivan Linley Lipper 8. Tom Walsh 9. Bob Logan Linley Lipper 4. Ron Harmon Linley Lipper Jack Lindsey Tom Adams Todd Arnold Todd Arnold 4. Bryan Trickey 5. Tommy Hill Tim Brown 10. Ron Barnett Tim Brown 7. Phil Reinkemeyer 8. Stan Johnson Phil Reinkemeyer 4. Don Obert 8. Tom Hackworth Stan Johnson 5. Rob Jensen Don Obert 7. Tom Hackworth 8. Stan Johnson Rob Jensen Rob Jensen 7. Mark Hogan 9. Dave Killeen Jeremy Struttmann 8. Mark Miller Thad Bartram 8. Jeremy Struttmann 10. Jason Golonka Thad Bartram 6. Jason Golonka 7. Christian Blackburn Christian Blackburn 7. Jeremy Struttmann 10. Jeff Obert Scott Henderson Andy Doering Andy Doering 8. Ben Rosario 10. Matt Helbig Andy Doering 8. Matt Helbig 10. Ben Rosario Andy Doering 4. Ben Rosario 5. Alan Heincker 6. Brian McQueary Alan Heincker 3. Matt Helbig 10. Andy Person

22 TRACK & FIELD CONFERENCE RESULTS 21 PAST WOMEN S MIAA FINISHES Year Head Coach Indoor Winner Points Truman Place Outdoor Winner Points Truman Place 1982 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 138 3rd Southeast Missouri 138 3rd 1983 John Cochrane Central Mo./Southeast Mo. 65 3rd Truman John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 70 2nd Southeast Missouri nd 1985 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 75 4th Southeast Missouri 88 4th 1986 John Cochrane Central Missouri 61 3rd Southeast Missouri 116 5th 1987 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 172 3rd Southeast Missouri 237 3rd 1988 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 155 4th Southeast Missouri 216 4th 1989 John Cochrane Truman Southeast Missouri 190 2nd 1990 John Cochrane Truman 124 Pittsburg State 169 3rd 1991 John Cochrane Southeast Missouri 163 3rd Pittsburg State 209 3rd 1992 John Cochrane Pittsburg State 110 3rd Pittsburg State 202 3rd 1993 John Cochrane Pittsburg State 131 4th Pittsburg State 169 5th 1994 John Cochrane Central Missouri 129 3rd Pittsburg State 201 3rd 1995 John Cochrane Pittsburg State 120 3rd Pittsburg State 187 3rd 1996 John Cochrane Pittsburg State 121 7th Emporia State 195 4th 1997 John Cochrane Northwest Missouri th Northwest Missouri 186 5th 1998 John Cochrane Northwest Missouri 134 5th Northwest Missouri 185 5th 1999 John Cochrane Central Missouri 103 2nd Emporia State 225 3rd 2000 John Cochrane Truman 173 Truman John Cochrane Emporia State 159 2nd Emporia State 195 2nd 2002 John Cochrane Emporia State 120 2nd Emporia State 161 2nd PAST MEN S MIAA FINISHES Year Head Coach Indoor Winner Points Truman Place Outdoor Winner Points Truman Place 1924 H.L McWilliams Southwest Missouri th 1925 Don Faurot Southwest Missouri 47 3rd 1926 Don Faurot Central Missouri 62 3rd 1927 Don Faurot Central Missouri 65 3rd 1928 Don Faurot Central Missouri 66 3rd 1929 Chauncey Simpson Central Missouri th 1930 Chauncey Simpson Truman Chauncey Simpson SW Missouri/Truman Chauncey Simpson Southwest Missouri 45 2nd 1933 Chauncey Simpson Southwest Missouri nd 1934 Chauncey Simpson Northwest Missouri th 1935 Fred Faurot Southeast Missouri 54 2nd 1936 Fred Faurot Southeast Missouri th 1937 Fred Faurot Southeast Missouri th 1938 Woodrow Rider Southeast Missouri 50 6th Southeast Missouri 64 4th 1939 Ed Markel Southeast Missouri 54 6th Southeast Missouri 71 6th 1940 Ed Markel Southeast Missouri 45 6th Southeast Missouri 81 3rd 1941 Ed Markel Southeast Missouri th Southeast Missouri rd 1942 Ed Markel Southeast Missouri 68 5th Southeast Missouri 107 6th 1947 Boyd King Southeast Missouri th 1948 James Daugherty Missouri-Rolla 41 4th Southeast Missouri th 1949 James Daugherty Northwest Missouri th Northwest Missouri th 1950 Boyd King Northwest Missouri th Northwest Missouri th 1951 Ken Gardner Southwest Missouri 57 6th Central Missouri th 1952 Ken Gardner Southwest Missouri 52 5th Southwest Missouri 63 6th 1953 Ken Gardner Central Missouri nd Central Missouri rd 1954 Ken Gardner Central Missouri nd Southeast Missouri rd 1955 Ken Gardner Central Missouri rd Central Missouri th 1956 Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri th Central Missouri 61 2nd 1957 Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri 42 2nd Southeast Missouri th 1958 Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri nd Southeast Missouri rd 1959 Ken Gardner Truman Truman Ken Gardner Truman 97.5 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 88.5 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 78 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 89 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 85 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 69 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 57 Truman Ken Gardner Truman Truman Ken Gardner Truman 75 Truman Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri 81 2nd Southeast Missouri 122 2nd 1970 Ken Gardner Truman 75 Southeast Missouri nd 1971 Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri 77 2nd Southeast Missouri nd 1972 Ken Gardner Truman 71 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 72.5 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 67.5 Truman Ken Gardner Lincoln 67 4th Lincoln 79 5th 1976 Ken Gardner Truman 59 Southeast Missouri 77 3rd 1977 Ken Gardner Southeast Mo./Truman 72 Southeast Missouri 80 2nd 1978 Ken Gardner Truman 63 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 80 Truman Ken Gardner Truman 124 Lincoln 137 2nd 1981 Ken Gardner Lincoln 116 4th Southeast Missouri 149 3rd 1982 Ken Gardner Northwest Missouri 139 5th Southeast Missouri 194 3rd 1983 Ken Gardner Southeast Missouri 151 2nd Southeast Missouri 179 3rd Kerry Knepper earned six all- America awards as a Bulldogs. Jamille Curry was a three-time all- America as members of 4x400 relay teams. Fred Banks (left) won the 440-yard NCAA Championships in Jerry Krumeich (right) was an all- American in the 100-yards and 200- yards in Dan Futrell won the meters at the NCAA II meet.

23 22 TRACK AND FIELD CONFERENCE RESULTS Chad Froelker was the NCAA runnerup in the decathlon in WOMEN S INDOOR Year Place Points Top Finisher 1978* Deb Carter (1st)- 60-yard th 10 Marlene Frahm (1st)- Shot Put th 5 Kerry Knepper (4th)- 3000m th 17 Stacy Roberts (3rd)- High Jump Karla Kaestner (3rd)- 55m hurdles Kerry Knepper (3rd)- 3000m 2000 t-23rd 4 Natasha Carter (3rd)- Weight 2001 t-30th 3 Kristi Morton (7th)- Pole Vault 2002 t-27th 5 Megan Williams (4th)- 60m hurdles WOMEN S OUTDOOR Year Place Points Top Finisher 1978* Deb Carter (5th)- 100m 1979* Deb Carter (4th)- 100m 1981* 33rd 4 Carol Drummond (4th)- 400m hurdles th 9 Marlene Frahm (6th)- Shot Put th 5 Linda Mericle (9th)- 400m hurdles th 12 Marlene Frahm (3rd)- Shot Put th 10 Marlene Frahm (1st)- Shot Put th 1 4x400 relay (8th) th 19.5 Saundra Hester (1st)- 400m hurdles rd 5 Vicki Perez (5th)- Discus st 8 Vicki Perez (2nd)- Discus 1998 t-35th 3 4x100 relay (6th) 1999 t-34th 3 Beth Luebbering (6th)- 10,000m 2000 t-16th 17 Natasha Carter (3rd)- Hammer st 8.5 4x400 relay (5th) th 11 Megan Williams (5th)- 100m hurdles Christina Winkler (5th)- 400m hurdles * AIAW National Meet MEN S INDOOR Year Place Points Top Finisher rd 1 Tim Brown (6th)- 1,500m st 1 Rich Hayward (6th)- Shot Put th 11 Rob Jensen (2nd)- 5,000m nd 2 Shawn Weber (5th)- Triple Jump Jon Coyle (5th)- Long Jump th 9 Shawn Weber (2nd)- Triple Jump 1997 t-21st 3 Matt Antognoli (5th)- 400m Chad Froelker (7th)- High Jump 2001 t-31st 2 Brian Dzingai (7th)- 55m MEN S DIVISION I PERFORMERS (INDOOR) Year Athlete Event Place 1971 Tom Geredine Long Jump 3rd 1972 Larry Jones 440-yard 1st 1974 Larry Jones 440-yard 1st MEN (CON T) Year Head Coach Indoor Winner Points Truman Place Outdoor Winner Points Truman Place 1984 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 190 3rd Southeast Missouri 225 3rd 1985 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 184 5th Southeast Missouri 203 4th 1986 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 188 4th Southeast Missouri 271 4th 1987 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 137 5th Southeast Missouri 214 5th 1988 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 168 4th Southeast Missouri 205 4th 1989 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 106 5th Southeast Missouri 161 5th 1990 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 125 5th Pittsburg State 146 4th 1991 Ed Schneider Southeast Missouri 139 6th Southeast Missouri 138 5th 1992 Ed Schneider Northwest Missouri 107 3rd Pittsburg State 182 4th 1993 Ed Schneider Pittsburg State 144 5th Pittsburg State 185 3rd 1994 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 115 7th Central Missouri 161 7th 1995 Ed Schneider Pittsburg State 132 5th Emporia State 161 4th 1996 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 132 4th Pittsburg State 147 4th 1997 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 172 4th Pittsburg State 181 4th 1998 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 161 4th Central Missouri 216 2nd 1999 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 178 5th Emporia State 190 5th 2000 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 133 4th Pittsburg State 201 4th 2001 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 194 5th Central Missouri 196 5th 2002 Ed Schneider Central Missouri 154 3rd Central Missouri th TRUMAN IN THE NCAA 1977 Dan Futrell 880-yard 5th 1979 Dan Futrell 880-yard 3rd MEN S OUTDOOR Year Place Points Top Finisher th 9 Dale Collier (4th)- Shot Put th 18 Ed Schneider (2nd)- Mile Run th 4 Dave Taylor (4th)- High Jump th 17 Ron Werling (2nd)- Steeplechase 1967 t-9th 20 Fred Banks (1st)- 440-yard th 6 Wayne Denney (3rd)- 800m th 20 Don Allbritton (1st)- Pole Vault 1970 t-18th 12 Don Allbritton (2nd)- Decathlon 1971 t-7th 26 Tom Geredine (1st)- Long Jump rd 46 Don Allbritton (1st)- Decathlon Tom Geredine (1st)- Triple Jump Larry Jones (1st)- 400m 1973 t-8th 22 Larry Jones (1st)- 440-yard th 20 Larry Jones (1st)- 440-yard 1976 t-23rd 10 Dan Futrell (2nd)- 800m 1977 t-25th 9 Dan Futrell (2nd)- 800m th 5.5 Dan Futrell (4th)- 800m th 24 Dan Futrell (1st)- 800m 1980 t-37th 6 4x400 relay (3rd) 1982 t-26th 20 Ray Armstead (3rd)- 400m 1983 t-25th 23 Freddy Thompson (5th)- Triple Jump 1984 t-18th 25 Ray Armstead (2nd)- 400m 1985 t-33rd 4 Wade Sorenson (5th)- High Jump th 5 Rich Hayward (4th)- Discus th 19 Rich Hayward (3rd)- Discus 1991 t-32nd 6 Matt Candrl (3rd)- Decathlon 1992 t-40th 5 Rob Jensen (6th)- 10,000m 1993 t-38th 6 Geoff Heskett (3rd)- Hammer 1994 t-39th 4 Geoff Heskett (5th)- Hammer Shawn Weber (10th)- Triple Jump th 9 Shawn Weber (3rd)- Triple Jump th 3 Matt Antognoli (6th)- 400m st 3 Chad Froelker (6th)- Decathlon Keith Aumiller (12th)- 400m hurdles 2000 t-27th 8 Chad Froelker (2nd)- Decathlon 2001 t-40th 4 Jake Kingery (5th)- Decathlon 2002 t-24th 12 Jake Kingery (4th)- Decathlon MEN S DIVISION I PERFORMERS (OUTDOOR) Year Athlete Event Place 1972 Larry Jones 400m 2nd 1972 Don Allbritton Decathlon 3rd 1974 Larry Jones 440-yard 1st 1975 Dan Futrell 800m 4th 1984 Ray Armstead 400m 4th Division II athletes no longer eligible for Div. I Championships after 1985 indoors

24 BULLDOG WOMEN S RECORDS TRUMAN WOMEN S RECORDS 23 Indoor Records Event: Mark, Record Holder(s) (Year) 55-Meter Dash: 6.74, Deb Carter (1978) 55-Meter Hurdles: 8.11, Megan Williams (2001) 60-Meter Dash: 7.76, Jill Lowry (2002) 60-Meter Hurdles: 8.70, Megan Williams (2002) 200-Meter Dash: 25.40, Molly Kandlbinder (2000) 200-Meter Hurdles: 28.87, Megan Mosher (1998) 300-Meter Dash: 40.64, Carol Drummond (1981) 400-Meter Dash: 57.41, Kasye Hahn (2002) 500-Meter Dash: 1:16.43, Kasye Hahn (2002) 600-Meter Run: 1:37.14, Leigh Earle (1987) 600-Yard Run: 1:25.12, Candi Jones (2001) 800-Meter Run: 2:16.88, Rhonda Ruden (1992) 1,000-Meter Run: 3:00.84, Rhonda Ruden (1992) 1,500-Meter Run: 4:43.41, Michelle Coleman (1992) Mile Run: 4:58.07, Kerry Knepper (1990) 3,000-Meter Run: 9:52.84, Kerry Knepper (1990) 5,000-Meter Run: 17:32.18, Beth Luebbering (2000) High Jump: 5-8, Stacy Roberts (1990) Pole Vault: 11-8, Kristi Morton (2001) Long Jump: , Lisa Moats (1983) Triple Jump: , Karena Singleton (2000) Shot Put: , Marlene Frahm (1985) 20 # Weight Throw: 57-9, Natasha Carter (2000) Pentathlon: 3,270, Teri Gipple (1986) 4x100 Relay: 50.77, Gretchen Bruemmer, Beth Waters, Sa-Tonya Carter & Dafros Mudyirwa (1998) 4x200 Relay: 1:44.66, Jill Lowry, Sara Jessen, Jamille Curry, Kasye Hahn (2001) 4x400 Relay: 3:55.31, Michelle Kemp, Elizabeth Hopkins, Briana Smith & Monica McRell (1995) 4x800 Relay: 9:21.89, Christy Rackers, Kerry Knepper, Marsha Perkins & Rhonda Ruden (1990) Distance Medley Relay: 12:28.03, Sonya Yamnitz, Kasye Hahn, Jody Shanks, Beth Luebbering (2001) Mile Relay: 3:57.73, Molly Kandlbinder, Lauren Dorsey, Kasye Hahn, Jamille Curry (2000) Two-Mile Relay: 9:24.09, Christy Rackers, Kerry Knepper, Marsha Perkins & Rhonda Ruden (1990) 4x55 Meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay: 34.32, Dafros Mudyirwa, Paige Bixler, Gretchen Bruemmer & Megan Mosher (1998) Indoor Events No Longer Run 50-Yard Hurdles: 7.20, Bernee Long (1980) 60-Yard Hurdles: 8.13, Myrna Moore (1983) 50-Yard Dash: 6.12, Deb Carter (1978) 60-Yard Dash: 6.74, Deb Carter (1978) 300-Yard Dash: 37.06, Saundra Hester (1991) 440-Yard Dash: 57.98, Sharon Thiel (1987) 880-Yard Run: 2:17.24, Mary Gray (1983) 1,000-Yard Run: 2:40.39, Rhonda Ruden (1991) Two-Mile Run: 11:05.98, Kerry Knepper (1988) Three-Mile Run: 17:21.86, Tricia Rogers (1990) 880 Relay: 1:47.24, Nancy Witte, Donna Davis, Marsha Burke & Linda Mericle (1982) Outdoor Records Event: Mark, Record Holder(s) (Year) 100-Meter Dash: 11.68, Deb Carter (1977) 100-Meter Hurdles: 13.80, Megan Williams (2002) 200-Meter Dash: 23.98, Jill Lowry (2001) 400-Meter Dash: 55.75, Kasye Hahn (2002) 400-Meter Hurdles: 59.53, Carol Humphries (1980) 800-Meter Run: 2:13.54, Jill Bonnstetter (1984) 1,500-Meter Run: 4:36.54, Kerry Knepper (1990) 3,000-Meter Run: 9:49.21, Kerry Knepper (1990) 3,000-Meter Steeplechase: , Suzanne Schmidt (2002) 5,000-Meter Run: 16:49.44, Kerry Knepper (1990) 10,000-Meter Run: 34:28.60, Kerry Knepper (1990) High Jump: 5-8, Erin Burns (1997) Pole Vault: , Kristi Morton (2001) Long Jump: , Dafros Mudyirwa (2000) Triple Jump: 39-6, Karena Singleton (2001) Shot Put: , Marlene Frahm (1985) Hammer Throw: 174-7, Natasha Carter (2000) Discus: , Vicki Perez (1993) Javelin: 148-8, Marlene Frahm (1985) Heptathlon: 4,806 pts., Myrna Moore (1984) 4x100-Meter Relay: 47.00, Molly Kandlbinder, Jamille Curry, Sa-Tonya Carter, Dafros Mudyirwa (1999) 4x400-Meter Relay: 3:44.65, Kasye Hahn, Jamille Curry, Candi Jones, Christina Winkler 800-Meter Sprint Medley Relay: 1:46.80, Myrna Moore, Libby Chezum, Linda Mericle & Nancy Witte (1983) 1,600-Meter Sprint Medley Relay: 4:04.04, Jill Lowry, Kasye Hahn, Candi Jones, Jody Shanks (2001) Distance Medley Relay: 12:22.03, Marsha Perkins, Tonja Begeman, Rhonda Ruden & Kerry Knepper (1990) 4x200-Meter Relay: 1:40.70, Molly Kandlbinder, Jamille Curry, Sa-Tonya Carter & Dafros Mudyirwa (1999) 4x800-Meter Relay: 9:16.66, Christy Rackers, Kerry Knepper, Marsha Perkins & Rhonda Ruden (1990) STOKES STADIUM/ GARDNER TRACK RECORDS 100-Meter Dash: 11.90, Nicole Duncan, Iowa Wesleyan (1998) 100-Meter Hurdles: 13.85, Aurelia Trywinska, Highland CC (1998) 200-Meter Dash: 24.14*, Daniele Georgieva, Central Methodist (2002) 400-Meter Dash: 54.83, Louise Ayetotche, Iowa Wesleyan (1998) 400-Meter Int. Hurdles: 1:00.02, Gillian Curtiss, Emporia State (1998) 800-Meter Run: 2:15.66, Charlene Neptune, Lincoln (1998) 1,500-Meter Run: 4:37.27, Charlene Neptune, Lincoln (1998) 3,000-Meter Run: 9:57.00, Beth Luebbering, Truman (2000) 3,000-Meter Steeplechase: 11:15.6, Suzanne Schmidt, Truman (2002) 5,000-Meter Run: 17:39.86, Nikki Massey, Park College (1998) 4x100-Meter Relay: 47.13, Truman (1998) 4x400-Meter Relay: 3:48.31, Emporia State (1998) Shot Put: , Julie Humphreys, Northwest Missouri (1998) Hammer: 186 3, Laura May, Emporia State (1998) Discus: 161 3, Julie Humphreys, Northwest Missouri (1998) Javelin: 161 4, Vonnetta Gatewood, Pittsburg State (1998) Long Jump: 19 6, Nicole Duncan, Iowa Wesleyan (1998); Leslie Dudley, Pittsburg St. (1998) Triple Jump: , Karena Singleton, Truman (2000) High Jump: 5 6, Heather Kleckner, Wisconsin-LaCrosse (2001) Pole Vault: , Kari Wilson, Univ. of Mary (2001) * Converted from hand time

25 24 TRUMAN MEN S RECORDS BULLDOG MEN S RECORDS Indoor Records Event: Mark, Record Holder(s) (Year) 55-Meter Dash: 6.37, Brian Dzingai (2001) 60-Meter Dash: 6.73, Brian Dzingai (2001) 55-Meter Hurdles: 7.62, Dave Mayhew (2000) 60-Meter Hurdles: 8.14, Dave Mayhew (2002) 200-Meter Dash: 21.54, Brian Dzingai (2001) 400-Meter Dash: 48.04, Matt Antognoli (1997) 600-Meter Run: 1:19.0, Matt Antognoli (1997) 600-Yard Dash: 1:10.79, Ray Armstead* (1983) 800-Meter Run: 1:54.12, Matt Helbig (2000 & 2001) 1,000-Meter Run: 2:30.21, Chad Jensen (1992) 1,500-Meter Run: 4:03.29, Chad Jansen (1992) One-Mile Run: 4:10.2, Ed Schneider (1964) 3,000-Meter Run: 8:28.16, Alan Heincker (2003) 5,000-Meter Run: 14:27.34, Ben Rosario (2002) One-Mile Relay: 3:15.3, Fred Banks, Jerry Krumeich, Jerry Walker & Ron Davis (1967) Two-Mile Relay: 7:40.1, Mike Pemberton, Keith Allen, Bill Young & Wayne Denney (1969) Distance Medley: 10:04.16, Nick Blackburn, Chad Froelker, Matt Helbig, Aaron Aversman (2000) Weight Throw: , Ryan Easley (2001) Shot Put: 58-8, Alec Meinke (1983) High Jump: 7-2 l /2, Charles Thornton (1979) Long Jump: /4, James Walton (2002) Pole Vault: /4, Don Allbritton (1971) Triple Jump: /4, Shawn Weber (1996) * Armstead, as an unattached runner, turned in a time of 1:08.69 during the 1984 indoor season. Indoor Events No Longer Run 60-Yard Dash: 6.36, Trent Cuthbert (1984) 60-Yard High Hurdles: 7.26, Bill Dorsam (1984) 60-Yard Low Hurdles: 6.9, Ron Davis (1967) 300-Yard Dash: 30.7, Larry Jones (1974) 440-Yard Dash: 47.5, Larry Jones (1974) 880-Yard Run: 1:51.3, Dan Futrell (1977) 1,000-Yard Run: 2:11.68, Chris Franklin (1977) Two-Mile Run: 9:07.9, David Harris (1977) STOKES STADIUM/ GARDNER TRACK RECORDS 100-Meter Dash: 10.53, Brian Dzingai, Truman (2001) 110-Meter Hurdles: 14.30, Brian Moorman, Pittsburg State (1998) 200-Meter Dash: 21.06, Kenny Shields, Highland (1999) 400-Meter Dash: 46.35, Kenny Shields, Highland (1999) 400-Meter Int. Hurdles: 52.40, Brian Moorman, Pittsburg State (1998) 800-Meter Run: 1:52.24, Harris, Lincoln (1965) 1,500-Meter Run: 3:54.4, Marbior Atem, Park (2002) Mile Run: 4:11.3, Ed Schneider, Truman (1965) 3,000-Meter Run: 8:42.70, Robby Lane, Northwest Missouri (1999) 3,000-Meter Steeplechase: 9:21.30, Casey Shay, Unattached (2000) Two-Mile Run: 9:30.8, Floyd Waddle, Truman (1960) 5,000-Meter Run: 14:45.00, Andy Doering, Truman (2000) Three-Mile Run: 13:59.6, Linley Lipper, Truman (1974) 10,000-Meter Run: 31:27.90, Vladmir Golias, Central Missouri (1998) 4x100-Meter Relay: 41.33, Lincoln (1998) 4x400-Meter Relay: 3:12.24, Central Missouri (1998) Shot Put: /2,Jason Stuke, Emporia State (1998) Hammer: 211-9, Jeff Kremer, unattached (1999) Discus: 189-9, Jeff Kremer, Central Missouri (1998) Javelin: 220-3, Murdock, Southwest Mo. (1964) Long Jump: 25-8, Sean Robbins, Can-Do Athletics (1998) Triple Jump: /4, Tom Geredine, Truman (1970) High Jump: 6-11, Rogers, Western Illinois University (1974) Pole Vault: /2, Andrei Skvortsov, Central Missouri (1998) Outdoor Records Event: Mark, Record Holder(s) (Year) 100-Meter Dash: 10.19, Brian Dzingai (2001) 110-Meter Hurdles: 14.51, Dave Mayhew (2000) 200-Meter Dash: 20.50, Brian Dzingai (2001) 400-Meter Dash: 45.10, Ray Armstead (1984)* 400-Meter Hurdles: 52.45, James Echols (1962) 800-Meter Run: 1:46.81, Dan Futrell (1979) 1,500-Meter Run: 3:46.8, Ed Schneider (1964) 3,000-M Steeplechase: 9:04.04, Ron Harmon (1974) 5,000-Meter Run: 14:32.10, Rob Jensen (1992) 10,000-Meter Run: 30:11.79, Andy Doering (2002) 400-Meter Relay: 40.84, Leroy Berry, Jim Weigand, Jim Taylor & Charles Taylor (1963) One-Mile Relay: 3:08.15, Sterling Bridges, Herb Damper, Dan Futrell & Perry Williams (1979) Two-Mile Relay: 7:29.5, Ephraim Woods, Bruce Smith, Gary Evans & Dan Futrell (1976) Sprint Medley Relay: 3:19.8, Steve Powell, Sterling Bridges, Mike Laususe & Dan Futrell (1977) Distance Medley Relay: 9:54.3, Wayne Ventling, Larry Jones, Ron Harmon & Linley Lipper (1974) Shot Put: 58-0 l /2, Alec Meinke (1983) Discus: 174-6, Rich Hayward (1990) Javelin: 203-9, Mark Sissom (1977) Hammer: 188-2, Geoff Heskett (1994) High Jump: /4, Charles Thornton (1979) Pole Vault: /2, Don Allbritton (1972) Long Jump: 25-2, Tom Geredine (1971) Triple Jump: /4, Freddy Thompson (1984) Decathlon: 7,328 points, Don Allbritton (1972) Marathon: 2 hrs., 32:21, Loren Moes (1971) * Armstead ran a time of at the Olympic Trials in Los Angeles during the 1984 outdoor season. Outdoor Events No Longer Run 100-Yard Dash: 9.6, Leroy Berry (1962), Jerry Krumeich (1964) & Larry Jones (1972 & 73) 120-Yard High Hurdles: 14.4 Norm Taylor (1967) & Dave Taylor (1967) 220-Yard (curve): 20.7, Fred Banks (1967) 440-Yard Dash: 45.2, Larry Jones (1974) 880-Yard Run: 1:49.4, Dan Futrell (1978) One-Mile Run: 4:05.9, Linley Lipper (1974) Three-Mile Run: 13:59.6, Linley Lipper (1974) 440-Y Intermediate Hurdles: 52.6, James Echols ('62) 440-Yard Relay: 40.9, Leroy Berry, Jim Weigand, Jim Taylor & Charles Taylor (1963) 880-Yard Relay: 1:24.8, Al Jackson, Jerry Krumeich, Ron Davis & Fred Banks (1967) Cross Country Records Year Distance: Time, Record Holder (Year) Freshman...5-Miles: 25:24, Rich Becker (1976) 8,000-Meters: 25:27, Andy Doering (1998) 10,000-Meters: 32:08, Jeremy Struttman (1993) Sophomore...5-Miles: 24:57, Tommy Hill (1981) 8,000-Meters: 25:16, Christian Blackburn (1995) 10,000-Meters: 31:21.4, Andy Doering (1999) Junior...5-Miles: 24:20, Jack Lindsey (1975) 8,000-Meters: 24:40.9, Alan Heincker (2002) 10,000-Meters: 30.51, Tommy Hill (1982) Senior...5-Miles: 24:27, Tom Adams (1978) 8,000-Meters: 24:18, Rob Jensen (1992) 10,000-Meters: 31:00, Rob Jensen (1992)

26 TRUMAN ALL-AMERICAS 25 TRUMAN ALL-AMERICAS Women s All-Americas Name Event Year (Finish) Gretchen Bruemmer 4x100 relay 1998 (6th) Deb Carter 60-meters (i) 1977 (1st) Natasha Carter Weight throw (i) 2000 (3rd) Hammer throw 2000 (3rd) Sa-Tonya Carter 4x100 relay 1998 (6th) Jamille Curry 4x400 relay 2000 (8th), 2001 (5th), 2002 (6th) Lauren Dorsey 4x400 relay 2000 (8th) Carol Drummond 400-meter hurdles 1981 (4th) Leigh Earle 4x400 relays 1987 (8th) Marlene Frahm Shot put 1992 (6th), 1994 (3rd), 1995 (1st) Shot put (i) 1995 (1st) Kasye Hahn 4x400 relay 2000 (8th), 2001 (5th), 2002 (6th) Saunda Hester 400m-hurdles 1989 (4th), 1990 (1st) Sara Jessen 4x400 relay 2001 (5th) Candi Jones 4x400 relay 2001 (5th), 2002 (6th) Karla Kaestner 55-m hurdles 1989 (6th), 1990 (3rd) Molly Kandlbinder 4x100 relay 1998 (6th) 4x400 relay 2000 (8th) Kerry Knepper Cross Country 1987 (19th), 1988 (5th) 3,000-meters (i) 1989 (4th), 1990 (3rd) 10,000-meters 1989 (2nd), 1990 (2nd) Beth Luebbering 10,000-meters 1999 (6th), 2000 (5th) Janet Morlan 4x400 relay 1987 (8th) Kristi Morton Pole Vault 2000 (7th) Pole Vault 2000 (t-6th) Dafros Mudyirwa 4x100 relay 1998 (6th) Long Jump 2000 (8th) Vicki Perez Discus 1992 (4th), 1993 (2nd) Stacy Roberts High Jump (i) 1990 (3rd) Darenda Ruble 4x400 relay 1987 (8th) Karena Singleton Triple Jump 2000 (7th) Cindy Springman Cross Country 1981 (20th) Sharon Thiel 4x400 relay 1987 (8th) Megan Williams 100-meter hurdles 2000 (8th), 2001 (7th), 2002 (5th) 60-meter hurdles (i) 2002 (4th) Christina Winkler 4x400 relay 2002 (6th) 400-meter hurdles 2002 (5th) Men s All-Americas Name Event Year (Finish) Don Allbritton Pole Vault 1969 (1st), 1970 (4th), 1971 (5th), 1972 (3rd) Decathlon 1970 (2nd), 1972 (1st) High Jump 1971 (6th), 1972 (2nd) Matt Antognoli 400-meters 1997 (6th) 400-meters (i) 1997 (5th) Ray Armstead 400-meters 1982 (3rd), 1984 (2nd) 4x400 relay 1980 (3rd), 1984 (6th) Fred Banks 440-yards 1967 (1st) 220-yards 1967 (2nd) Thad Bartram Cross Country 1994 (24th), 1995 (29th) Mike Berentes Decathlon 1971 (6th) Christian Blackburn Cross Country 1995 (14th) Sterling Bridges 4x400 relay 1979 (3rd), 1980 (3rd) Tim Brown 1500-meters (i) 1985 (3rd), 1987 (6th) Matt Candrl Decathlon 1990 (7th), 1991 (3rd) Al Catching 4x400 relay 1976 (5th) Mark Coolier Shot Put 1990 (7th) Jon Coyle Long Jump (i) 1996 (5th) Trent Cuthbert 4x400 relay 1980 (3rd), 1984 (6th) Herb Damper 4x400 relay 1979 (3rd), 1980 (3rd) Steve Danner Decathlon 1990 (5th) Ron Davis Mile Relay 1969 (4th) 440-yards 1969 (3rd) Wayne Denney 800-meters 1968 (3rd) Mile Relay 1969 (4th) Andy Doering Cross Country 1999 (26th), 2000 (27th), 2001 (19th) Bill Dorsam 4x400 relay 1980 (3rd), 1984 (6th) Brian Dzingai 100-meters 2002 (8th) Gary Evans 4x400 relay 1973 (2nd), 1974 (2nd), 1976 (5th) Nick Francis Mile Relay 1969 (4th) Chris Franklin 880-yards 1995 (7th) Chad Froelker Decathlon 1998 (6th), 2000 (2nd) Dan Futrell 800-meters 1976 (2nd), 1977 (2nd), 1978 (4th), 1979 (1st) 1600-m relay 1979 (3rd) Larry Gardner Mile Relay 1969 (4th) Tom Geredine Long Jump 1971 (1st), 1972 (6th) Triple Jump 1970 (6th), 1971 (2nd), 1972 (1st) Jason Golonka Cross Country 1995 (37th) Bob Gonzales Mile relay 1972 (5th), 1973 (2nd), 1974 (2nd) Ron Harmon Steeplechase 1974 (3rd) Steve Harting Decathlon 1971 (4th) Rich Hayward Discus 1989 (4th), 1990 (3rd) Shot Put 1990 (4th) Alan Heincker Cross Country 2001 (11th) Matt Helbig 1,500-meters 2002 (5th) Cross Country 2002 (26th) Geoff Heskett Hammer 1993 (3rd), 1994 (5th) Rob Jensen 5000-meters (i) 1992 (2nd) meters 1992 (6th) Cross Country 1992 (19th) Larry Jones 440-yard/400-meters 1972 (1st), 1973 (1st), 1974 (1st) Mile relay 1972 (5th), 1973 (2nd), 1974 (2nd) Dave Killeen Steeplechase 1992 (7th) Jake Kingery Decathlon 2001 (5th), 2002 (4th) Jerry Krumeich 100-yards 1966 (6th) 200-yards 1966 (4th) Chad Lamason Triple Jump (i) 1992 (6th) Mike Laususe 4x400 relay 1976 (5th) Jack Lindsey Cross Country 1975 (14th) Linley Lipper Mile 1974 (5th) Dennis Littrell High Jump 1972 (6th) Kevin Long 800-meters (i) 1992 (6th) Hurel Manns 110-meter hurdles 1976 (7th) Craig Maxwell Cross Country 1996 (34th) Terry McDonald Cross Country 1964 (14th) Jim McFadden Cross Country 1960 (10th) Brian McQueary 3,000-meter Steeplechase 2002 (7th) Mark Miller Cross Country 1995 (28th) Rob Nelson Mile relay 1972 (5th) Jim Nickerson 4x400 relay 1980 (3rd) Don Obert Cross Country 1989 (7th) Jeff Obert Cross Country 1996 (36th) Ben Rosario Cross Country 2001 (32nd) Ed Schneider Mile 1964 (2nd) Cross Country 1962 (5th), 1963 (7th), 1964 (1st) Chuck Simmons 4x400 relay 1980 (3rd), 1984 (6th) Mark Sissom Discus 1977 (6th) Jeremy Struttman Cross Country 1994 (38th), 1995 (20th), 1996 (25th) Wade Sorenson High Jump 1985 (5th) David Taylor High Jump 1964, 1965 (4th), 1966 (4th) Freddy Thompson Triple Jump 1983 (5th) Charles Thornton Triple Jump 1975 (8th) High Jump 1978 (5th), 1979 (2nd) Brandon Truman 55-meters (i) 1992 (6th) Wayne Ventling Mile relay 1972 (5th), 1973 (2nd), 1974 (2nd) Floyd Waddle Cross Country 1962 (13th), 1963 (11th) James Walton Long Jump (i) 2002 (2nd) Shawn Weber Triple Jump (i) 1995 (5th), 1996 (2nd), 1997 (6th) Triple Jump 1996 (3rd) High Jump 1996 (6th) Ron Werling Steeplechase 1966 (2nd) Cross Country 1965 (12th), 1966 (11th), 1967 (10th) Perry Williams 1600 MR 1979 (3rd) Ephraim Woods 4x400 relay 1976 (5th) Don Allbritton Tom Geredine Fred Banks Saundra Hester NCA A Champions Deb Carter Larry Jones Marlene Frahm Ed Schneider Dan Futrell

27 26 WOMEN LETTERWINNERS NCAA WOMEN OF THE YEAR STACY ROBERTS, a Truman alumnus and native of Columbia, Mo., was selected as the 1991 Missouri finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. The award recognizes a senior woman who demonstrates outstanding athletic ability, academic excellence and a dedication to community service. She was a four-year letterwinner and two-time all-america high jumper for the Bulldogs. Roberts finished third in the 1990 NCAA Division II indoor meet with a mark of 5-7 and tied for seventh in the outdoor competition. She was the 1990 MIAA indoor and outdoor champion in the high jump and holds the school indoor record with a leap of 5-8. Roberts finished ninth in the 1991 NCAA indoor meet with a height of 5-5. GINNY HOEFER, a Truman alumnus and native of Omaha, Neb., was selected as the 1996 NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Missouri. Hoefer was a four-year letter winner and three-time member of the all-conference and all-region cross country teams. She ran a personal best at the MIAA cross-country conference meet in 1995 with a time of 18:21 on the 5,000 meter course. Hoefer also earned GTE/CoSIDA First-Team Academic All-America honors as well as academic all-miaa recognition and was an academic all-region choice as a Bulldog. Hoefer maintained a 4.0 GPA and graduated in 1996 with a degree in biology. Mary Ahern 78,79,80 Renita Anderson 78 Debbie Anstey 79,80 Cindy Arnold 87,88,89 Karen Baber 85 Karen Bastert 86,87,88,89 Elyse Beaty 91,92,94 Tonja Begeman 88,89,90,91 Cheryl Behne 88,89 Andrea Bellus 85,86 Marlene Berg 84,85 Kara Bergstrom 94 Prudy Berry 86,87,88,89 Jennifer Biggins 81 Paige Bixler 95,96,97,98 Jill Blix 84 Kristi Bohn 92,93 Jill Bonnstetter 82,83,84 Karen Brents 80,81 Janice Brewer 80,81 Debbie Bries 89,90,91,93 Lora Brookhart 83 Angelique Brooksher 92 Marilyn Brown 75 Gretchen Bruemmer 96,97,98 Marsha Burke 82 Angela Burton 92,93 Erin Burns 94,95,96,97 Tracy Butler 88,89 Deb Carter 77,78,79 Natasha Carter 97,98,00 Sa-Tonya Carter 97,98,99,00 Suzy Chase 88,89,90,91 Libbi Chezum 82,83,84,85 Michelle Coleman 89,90,91,92 Dorothy Copper 83,84,85,87 Michelle Cox 82 Stephanie Crockett 89 Jamille Curry 99,00,01,02 Donna Davis 82 Lisa Dillin 90,91,92,93 Roberta Donaldson 75 Lauren Dorsey 99,00 Irma Dovin 80,82 Gayle Dresser 83 Karen Eads 84 Leigh Earle 85,86,87 Maggie Egofske 86 Cammie Ewing 99,01,02 Patty Feany 79 Joan Ferguson 75 Anita Fowler 75,77 Amy Fox 99 Marlene Frahm 82,83,84,85 TRACK &FIELD LETTERWINNERS Kathleen Freeland 82,83,84,85 Donna Funke 87 Natalie Funke 84,85 Teri Gipple 83,84,86 Stace Graves 77 Mary Gray 83 Joy Gregory 80,81 Deborah Griffey 92 Carla Grimshaw 90,91 Shelly Gudehus 85 Kasye Hahn 99,00,01,02 Dayla Haller 90 Aprile Hammond 82 Hilda Haring 80 Sharon Hatfield 90 Lois Heeren 81 Tracy Henderson 89 Kellie Herren 90,91,92,93 Saundra Hester 88,89,90,91 Marjie Hobbs 83 Ginny Hoefer 93,94,95,96 Milene Hollon 79,80 Liz Hopkins 94,95,96 Candace Hoskins 02 Paula Hughes 80,81,82,83 Carol Humphries 80,81 Stephanie Inlow 85 Kay James 79 Sara Jessen 01,02 Amy Johnson 01,02 Candi Jones 01,02 Zaneta Jones 75 Karla Jordan 02 Molly Kandlbinder 97,98,99,00 Michelle Kemp 95 D.J. Kendrick 84,85 Amy Kessel 84,85 Janice Kestner 83,84 Vicki Kijewski 80,81,82,83 Kerry Knepper 87,88,89,90 Emily Komiskey 99,00,02 Rebecca Kudnra 02 Nancy Leach 79 Brandy Leffler 99,00 Jennifer Lehmann 94,96 Leigh Lewis 81,82 Bernee Long 79,80,81 Jan Loussaert 94,95,96 Jill Lowry 00,01,02 Beth Luebbering 99,00,01,02 Bridget Luebbering 01 Sarah McLean 97,98,99 Sheri Mahacek 75 Dana Mann 86 Barb Mariani 89 Amanda McBee 90,91,92,93 Rita McBeth 81,82 Jackie McDuffey 01,02 Marta McKee 95,96 Monica McRell 92,93,94,95 Ranae Meier 77 Erin Menninger 92 Linda Mericle 81,82,83,84 Angela Meyer 96,97,98 Michelle Michalak 94 Dawn Miller 90,91 Robin Miller 87 Chris Mills 83,84 Cheryl Mitchell 84,85,86,87 Lisa Moats 83,84 Jamie Moenster 00 Myrna Moore 80,82,83,84 Janet Morlan 86,87,88 Kristi Morton 98,99,00,01 Megan Mosher 95,96,97,98 Dafros Mudyirwa 97,98,99,00 Carolyn Murphy 75 Michelle Naylor 88,89,90,91 Patty Neff 78 Vi Nelson 89,90 Nicole Nicholson 89 Charlene Nissing 86 Paula Oldeg 92,93,94,95 LaRae Olds 86 Melanie Otto 93 Talva Parker 94 Carrie Pedersen 91,92,93 Vicki Perez 92,93 Marsha Perkins 89,90 Tammy Perry 89 Molly Pledge 98,99 Beth Primm 77 Mary Prisby 78 Christy Rackers 90 Danielle Rawlings 02 Leslie Relford 87,88 Tracy Rhodes 80,81 Karla Ringger 87,88,89,90 Joann Roberts 83 Stacy Roberts 88,89,90,91 Tricia Rogers 90,91 Cathy Romine 77 Darenda Ruble 86,87,88,89 Rhonda Ruden 90,91,92 Jennifer Rumley 81,82,83,84 Kim Ryder 89 Beth Sabin 97,98 Suzanne Schmidt 00,02 Greta Schneidman 91,92 Elizabeth Scott 97,98 Stacy Selvey 84,85 Jody Shanks 98,99,00,01 Heidi Shearer 00,01 Benita Simmons 80 Karena Singleton 99,00,01,02 Suzanne Sisson 86 Briana Smith 92,93,94,95 Chantay Smith 80 Alisha Smyth 01,02 Diane Spading 86,87 Alison Sparks 98,99,00 Cindy Springman 82,83,84 Leslie Stanley 92 Mary Stanley 79 Rosalind Steele 86 Debbie Strehle 75 Veera Sumariwalla 92,93,94 Lori Sweetin 86 Jennifer Tesmer 00,01,02 Sharon Thiel 86,87 Ramona Tibbs 79,80 Mandy Torrens 94 Marla Turner 75 Julie Vieth 93 Holly Wagner 77,78 Roberta Warren 82 Salinda Watkins 82,83 Loretta Weinman 82 Raegan Whitaker 91 Stephanie White 89,90,91 Kristi Willenberg 99 Carol Willer 83,84,86 Megan Williams 99,00,01,02 Christina Winkler 02 Nicole Wisbrook 96 Nancy Witte 81,82,83,84 Sharon Witthoft 81 Vicky Woodson 79 Mary Wulff 86,87,88,89 Sherry Wulff 87,88,89 Sonya Yamnitz 01,02 Bridget Yeager 77,78,79 Jennifer Zid 92,93 Leah Zidon 00 Letterwinners for the 1976 season were unavailable. CROSS COUNTRY LETTERWINNERS Mary Ahern 77,79 Deb Anstey 78,79 Sarah Armstrong 02 Cindy Arnold 86,87 Pam Bird 02 Deborah Bries 88,89,90,91 Lora Brookhart 82,85,86 Angela Burton 92 Tracy Butler 87,88,89 Kim Choate 97 Kristan Cloud 81 Michelle Coleman 88,89,90,91 Lisa Dillin 89,91,92 Carol Humphries 81 Karen Eads 83 Cammie Ewing 98,99,01 Patty Feany 78 Kathleen Freeland 81,82,83,84 Rachel Fuller 97 Donna Funke 86 Natalie Funke 83,84 Cathy Galbraith 76 Gina Geisler 96 Mary Gray 82 Kate Gregory 95 Deborah Griffey 91 Shelly Gudehus 84 Kayse Hahn 02 Kim Hammen 81 Kelly Hammerich 82,83 Marjorie Hobbs 80 Ginny Hoefer 92,93,94,95 Kim Hoffman 97 Milene Hollon 77,78,79 Sharon Johansen 76 Amy Johnson 00,01 Emily Komiskey 98,99,00,01 Vicki Kijewski 80,82,83 Kerry Knepper 86,87,88,90 Alison Kniker 94 Patti Lake 81 Brandy Leffler 98,99 Jennifer Lehmann 93,94,95,96 Beth Luebbering 98,99,00,01 Marta McKee 94,95 Angela Meyer 96,97,98 Cheryl Mitchell 83,84,85,86 Viola Nelson 88 Maureen OConnell 77 Paula Oldeg 92,93,94 Melanie Otto 92,93 Lori Owens 85 Talva Parker 92,93,94,95 Marsha Perkins 88,89 Christy Rackers 89,90 Norma Rahter 82 Dani Rawlings 01,02 Leslie Relford 87 Tricia Rogers 89,90 Krista Roland 97 Rhonda Ruden 89,90,91,92 Jennifer Rumley 81 Kimberly Ryder 89 Beth Sabin 95,96,97 Suzanne Schmidt 99,00,01 Elizabeth Scott 97,98 Greta Schneidman 90,91 Jody Shanks 97,98,00,01 Suzanne Sisson 84,85 Abbie Smith 02 Alisha Smyth 00,01 Cindy Springman 80,81,82,83 Leslie Stanley 91 Mary Stanley 77,78,79 Deborah Strehle 76 Leanne Teerlinck 86 Jennifer Tesmer 99,00,01,02 Romona Tibbs 79 Mandy Torrens 93,94,95 Roberta Warren 81 Lyndsay Wheeler 96 Kristi Willenberg 98,00 Beth Winbinger 88 Mary Wulff 85,86,87,88 Sherry Wulff 85,87,88 Sonya Yamnitz 00,01 Bridget Yeager 76,77,78 Amy Zoll 89 Leah Zidon 99,00,02

28 TRACK &FIELD LETTERWINNERS MEN LETTERWINNERS 27 Gary Adams 97 Don Allbritton 69,70,71,72 Keith Allen 67,68,69,70 Terrence Andrews 83,85,86 Matt Antognoli 95,96,97,98 Ray Armstead 80,81,82,84 Todd Arnold 81,82,83 Keith Aumiller 98,99,00 Aaron Aversman 97,98,99,00 Art Baker 59 Jeffrey Baker 88 Fred Banks 66,67,68 Ronald Barnett 84,85,86 Don Bartee 61,62 Thad Bartram 94,95 Tony Barulich 59 Ronald Beasley 64 Scott Beattie 93 Kyle Beers 86,87,88 Darnell Belt 78,79 Mike Berentes 68,69,71 Leroy Berry 62,63 Darryl Bills 75 Dave Bingaman 86,87,88,89 Christian Blackburn 97,98 Nick Blackburn 99,00,01 Darren Blair 80,81,82,83 Randy Booth 81 Garry Boyd 68,69 Jeffrey Boyd 83,85 Sterling Bridges 77,78,79,80 Timothy Brown 83,84,85,87 Matthew Candrl 88,89,90,91 Chris Carnes 76,77 Jerry Carter 59 Al Catching 76 Jerel Chevalier 59 Joe Clairborne 59 Wayne Clinton 63,64,65 Rich Closson 66 Dale Collier 61,62,63 Mark Collier 88,90 Jim Compton 70,71 Larry Coorts 59,61,62 Jon Coyle 95,96,97,98,99 Brian Cross 93,94 Trent Cuthbert 83,84 Herb Damper 79,80 Daryl Danner 59 Steve Danner 87,89,90 Eric Davis 93,94,95 Ron Davis 66,67,68,69 Rufus Davis 59 Wayne Denney 67,68,69 Andy Doering 99,00,01 Bill Dorsam 84 Clarence Dottrey 70 Dennis Doublin 81,82,83 Jim Driscoll 79,80,81 Brian Dzingai 01,02 Ryan Easley 99,00,01 James Echols 76 Paul Economides 67,68 Curtis Elam 87,88,89,90 Lenvil Elliott 73 Gary Evans 73,74,75,76 Stephan Fisher 88,89,90 Arul Fleury 90,91,92 Brett Fluery 96 Nick Francis 69,70,71 Chris Franklin 74,75,77 Mike Fraser 71,72,73,74 Chad Froelker 97,98,00,01 Robert Frost 64,65,66,67 Ronald Frost 64,65,66,67 Al Fulton 70,71,72,73 Dan Futrell 76,77,78,79 Larry Gardner 69 Tom Geredine 70,71,72,73 Jim Georges 68 Doug Gildehaus 81,82,83 Jason Golonka 93,96 Bob Gonzales 72,73,74,75 Craig Goodfellow 82 Tracy Grant 89,90,92,93 Bob Groff 69,70 Craig Guinn 64,65,66 Aaron Gunn 92 Joe Haake 73,75 Kent Hackamack 78,79,80,82 John Hackworth 88,89 Phil Hall 81,82 Larry Hammerbacher 68 Jack Hammock 59 John Hammock 94 Royce Hardesty 85,87,88 Ron Harmon 73,74 David Harris 74,75,76,77 Steve Harting 68,69,70,71 Tim Hayes 72,73,74 Billy Haynes 74 Rich Hayward 87,88,89,90 Matt Helbig 00,01,02 Scott Henderson 98,99 Geoff Heskett 91,93,94 Tommy Hill 82 Mark Hogan 91,92 Tyrone Hoskins 82,83 Luke Hotte 68,69,70 Mike Hronick 99 Keith Humphrey 61,62,63 Ron Hunt 68 Ray Inge 74 Al Jackson 67,68 Hank Jackson 79,81 Ned Jackson 59 Paul Jacobson 74,75 Robert Jensen 90,91,92 Aubrey Johnson 68,69,70,71 Brian Johnson 75 Mike Johnson 98 Stan Johnson 87,88,90 Jack Jones 59 Larance Jones 72,73,74 Pat Kedley 72,73 Melvin Kennedy 79,80,81 David Killeen 90,91,92 Jacob Kingery 00,01,02 Jim Klampe 82,83 Grant Kniffen 83 Neil Knight 59 Cletus Koehler 59 Dennis Kolarik 71 Aaron Krill 96,97,98,99 Jerry Krumeich 65,66,67 David Kuenzel 64,65,66,67 Jerry Kusek 64,65 Chadd Lamason 89,90,91,92 Craig Langemeier 88,89 Mike Laususe 75,76,77,78 Robert Lawrence 87,88,89,90 Typree Lee 79 William Leffler 71,72,73 Bob Lewis 59 Jack Lindsey 76,77 Linley Lipper 71,72,73,74 Dennis Littrell 71,72,73,74 Tom Logan 67,70 Kevin Long 90,91,92 Ron Mahmens 74 Robert Mallinder 94,97 Hurel Manns 76 Joseph Manser 80 Kelly Marsengill 88,89,90 Bill Martin 61,62 Brian Martz 84,85,86,87 Craig Maxwell 97 Dave Mayhew 99,00,01,02 Bob McAlpine 63 Anthony McCoy 88 Danny McDonald 99,00,01 Duane McDonald 59 Terry McDonald 64,65 James McFadden 59 James McGuire 79 Milton McPike 59,61,62 Brian McQueary 01,02 Ryan McWilliams 97,99 Alec Meinke 80,81,82,83 Dan Menze 66,67 James Metts 89 Mark Miller 94,95,97,98 Ron Miller 62,63 Jim Mitchell 74 Mike Mitchell 81 Loren Moes 70,72 Bob Neagle 67 Robert Nelson 71,72 Jim Nickerson 80,81 Vasean Nixon 99,00 Herman Noland 75 John North 61,62,63 Don Obert 87,88,89,90 Jeff Obert 93 Baron Olden 88,89 Thomas Owens 82 David Paddock 83,84,86 Rick Patterson 76 Lloyd Pelly 79,81 Mike Pemberton 69 Gerald Perkins 59 Jack Perrin 59 Travis Phipps 93,94 David Pinkerton 85,86 Scott Poston 97,98,99 Steve Powell 75,76,77,78 Alfonso Pugh 01,02 Daryl Reed 95 Dennis Reed 77 Philip Reinkemeyer 85,87 James Riding 79,80 Mike Riley 77,78,79,80 Eric Roadman 94 Ben Rosario 00,01 Rick Rother 69,70 Terry Rohrdanz 61,62 Ken Ruediger 70,71 Louis Sanders 75 John Schripeick 72 Ed Schneider 62,63,64,65 Wayne Schroeder 64 Oscar Scott 75 Rodney Scott 87,88 John Scripeick 73 Joe Shamy 63 Lonnie Shan 81,82,83,84 Michael Shelton 84,85,86,87 James Shepard 61,62 Larry Shocks 69,70 Charles Simmons Jr. 83,84,85,86 Dennis Sissom 61,62,63,64 Mark Sissom 75,76,77,78 Jim Slockett 63,64,65 Billy Smith 77,78 Bruce Smith 76 Hardie Smith 70,71,72,73 William Smith 87,88 Kent Snipes 88 Wade Sorenson 84,85 Rob Spalding 95 Wally Sparks 86 Martin Sprague 82,83,84 Timothy St. Clair 82 Bob Staebler 59 Lowery Stallings 85 Larry Statler 59 Jose Stevicks 92,94,95 Larry Stickler 63,66 Jeremy Struttmann 96 Kurtis Suellentrop 97,98 Pat Sullivan 68,69,70,71 Larry Swift 59 Charles Taylor 62,63,64,65 David Taylor 63,64,65,66 James Taylor 61,62,63,64 Norman Taylor 62,63,64,65 Gerald Tanner 81,82,83,84 Larry Testman 59 Freddy Thompson 81,82,83,84 Steve Thompson 63 Charles Thornton 75,77,78,79 Bryan Trickey 82,83,84 Brandon Truman 91,92,93 Wayne Ventling 72,73,74 David Vickery 79,80 Todd Volkert 89 Floyd Waddle 61,62,63,64 Gus Walker 64 Jerry Walker 65,66,67,68 Andy Walkup 95 James Walton 02 Bob Warren 71,72 Sharron Washington 66 Brian Waters 96,98,99 Bob Watts 63 Shawn Weber 94,95,96,97 James Weigand 61,62,63 Mike Weinkauf 99 Terry Weis 68 Ron Werling 64,65,66,67 Lloyd Wiese 67,69 Bob Williams 65 Perry Williams 78,79 Ephraim Woods 76,77 Bill Young 68 Michael Zuber 84,85,86,88 Letterwinners for the 1960 season were unavailable. NCAA DII HALL OF FAME Larry Jones (left) was a member of the charter class of the NCAA Division II Track & Field Hall of Fame in Dan Futrell (middle) and Ray Armstead (right) are also members of the NCAA Division II Track & Field Hall of Fame. CROSS COUNTRY LETTERWINNERS Tom Adams 75,77,78 Keith Allen 66,67,68,69 Todd Arnold 79,80,81,83 Bill Agustine 60 Aaron Aversman 98,99 Ron Barnett 82,83,84,85 Dan Barton 77,78,79,80 Thad Bartram 91,92,94,95 Tony Barulich 58,59,60 Scott Beattie 90,91,92 Christian Blackburn 94,95,96,97 Nick Blackburn 98,99,00 Ron Bligh 73 Howard Bowens 65 Dan Boyle 01 Pat Boyle 00,01,02 Timothy Brown 84,85,86 William Chickering 69,70 Norm Clark 80,81 Greg Clauson 72,73,74,75 Jim Crowe 74 Mark DeBold 99,00,01 Wayne Denney 67,68 Andy Doering 98,99,00,01 Scott Downard 01 John Fagerlin 78 Mitch Figas 90 Craig Ford 85 Chris Franklin 73 Robert Frost 63,64,65 Craig Goodfellow 81 Jason Golonka 92,93,94,95 Craig Guinn 63,64,65,66 Joe Haake 72,73,74,75 Tom Hackworth 85,87,89 Royce Hardesty 86,87 Ron Harmon 72,73 David Harris 73,76 David Harrison 84 Alan Heincker 00,01,02 Matt Helbig 99,00,02 Scott Henderson 97,98 Gene Hengst 60 Mike Heuton 80 Tom Hill 81,82,83 Mark Hogan 89,90,92 Scott Hinton 79 John Hoefer 97 Mike Hronick 96 Bob Hunnerdosse 70,71 Brian Hunsaker 80 Chad Jansen 91 Robert Jensen 88,89,90,92 Bill Jobe 58,59 Mike Johnson 95,97 Stan Johnson 86,88,89,90 Matt Judson 99,00 Dave Killeen 89,90,92 Cooper King 78 Neil Knight 58 Gerald Kusek 63,64,65,66 Craig Langemeier 85,87,88 Robert Lawrence 86,87,88 Michael Lewellyn 85 Bob Lewis 58,59,60 Max Lewis 85 Jack Lindsey 75,76 Linley Lipper 70,71,72,73 Bob Logan 71 Tom Logan 66,67,68,69 Dan Lowery 78 Bill Martin 61 Brian Martz 86 Craig Maxwell 93,94,95,96 Anthony McCoy 87,88 Terry McDonald 63,64,65 Jim McFadden 59,60 Brian McQueary 98,99,00,01 Calvin Meyer 63 Mark Miller 93,94,95,96 Loren Moes 68,69,70,71 Brian Mohr 85 Robert Neagle 66 Mike Nelson 00,01,02 Dennis Newbrough 62 John North 61,62 Don Obert 86,87,89 Jeff Obert 92,93,94,96 Thomas Owens 82,83,84 Terry Pardeck 65 Andy Person 01,02 Mike Pemberton 68 Brad Peter 00,01,02 Kevin Pettit 84 Scott Poston 95,96,97 Philip Reinkemeyer 84,86,87 Terry Rohrdanz 61 Ben Rosario 98,99,00,01 Dana Schaudt 85 Jason Schiek 94 Otto Schnarr 72 Darren Schneider 85,86,87 Ed Schneider 61,62,63,64 Timothy Schwegler 79 Jim Shepard 61,62 John Shorey 77 Jay Skinner 72 Ted Snodgrass 00 Martin Sprague 83 Lowery Stallings 84 Jeremy Struttmann 93,94,95,96 Pat Sullivan 67,68,69,70 Weyne Sutter 60 Mark Swift 73 Steve Thompson 61,62,63 Bryan Trickey 81,83 Jim Vail 58 Floyd Waddle 61,62,63 Jerome Walker 65 Chris Wallaert 88,90 Tom Walsh 69,71 Aaron Wells 02 Ron Werling 64,65,66,67 Ross Westbrook 80 Danny Wilhite 02 Kevin Williams 82 Mickey Woodruff 71 Bill Young 68

29 28 MID-AMERICA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION MIAA TIMELINE 1912 Original Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association formed - Cape Girardeau State Teachers, Kirksville State Teachers, Maryville State Teachers, Springfield State Teachers, Warrensburg State Teachers, Central College, Central Wesleyan, Culver-Stockton, Drury, Missouri Valley, Missouri Wesleyan, Tarkio, Westminster and William Jewell The MIAA reorganized to include only the five regional state colleges - Central, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast. Sports include football basketball and outdoor track and field Tennis added as a conference sport Indoor track added as an MIAA sport Golf added as a conference sport Missouri School of Mines (now Missouri- Rolla) joins the MIAA MIAA joins the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Division Cross country added as an MIAA sport Lincoln University joins the MIAA Missouri-St. Louis joins the MIAA Men's soccer added as a conference sport... Ken B. Jones is appointed as MIAA's first full-time commissioner... Southwest Missouri State leaves for NCAA Division I The MIAA begins sponsoring championships in women's athletics Southwest Baptist joins the MIAA Missouri Southern State, Missouri Western State, Pittsburg State and Washburn join MIAA... Men's soccer championship suspended Southeast Missouri State leaves for NCAA Division I... Emporia State joins the MIAA Conference name changed to Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Men's soccer championship play resumes... First Ken B. Jones Award for MIAA Student-Athlete of the Year given Missouri-St. Louis completes final season before moving to the Great Lakes Valley Conference... Northeast Missouri State changes its name to Truman State University Ken B. Jones retires on June 30 after 16 years of service as commissioner to the conference... MIAA chief executive officers select Ralph McFillen as his successor... New MIAA office established in Overland Park, Kan Lincoln forfeits membership in the MIAA at the conclusion of the academic year... Men's soccer championship discontinued... Women's soccer added as a championship sport Ralph McFillen, Commissioner Ralph McFillen was appointed commissioner of the MIAA in January of 1997 and began his full-time position upon the retirement of the MIAA s first commissioner, Ken B. Jones in June of that year. McFillen served as commissioner of the Division I Metro Conference from and commissioner of the Division II Gulf South Conference from McFillen also served as an assistant director of championships at the NCAA from He received a bachelor s degree in history and physical education at Kansas State University in 1964 and earned a master s degree in education from KSU in MIAA Commissioner Ralph McFillen, Commissioner Barkley, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS Office: (913) FAX: (913) Northwest Missouri State University Washburn University (Kan.) Emporia State University (Kan.) Pittsburg State University (Kan.) Missouri Southern State College Matt Newbery, Sports Information Director MIAA MEMBERS Missouri Western State College Matt Newbery is in his 10th year as the Director of Sports Information for the MIAA. He coordinates the league s media relations and statistics and handles the designing and editing of the association's publications. Newbery also aids in the administration of MIAA championship events. He was an assistant in the sports information office at Pittsburg State University where he graduated in 1990 with a bachelor s degree in communication. MIAA Sports Information Matt Newbery, Director Barkley, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS Office: (913) FAX: (913) Southwest Baptist University TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY Central Missouri State University MIAA INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES John Rich, President, Emporia State University Mark Mullin, Vice President, University of Missouri-Rolla Kevin Schriver, Secretary/Treasurer, Southwest Baptist University University of Missouri-Rolla

30 MIAA CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS Women s Indoor Event: Mark, Name, College (Year) 60m: 7.76, Jill Lowry, Truman (2002) 60m hurdles: 8.85, Megan Williams, Truman (2002) 200m: 23.95, Beverly Grant, LU (1997) 400m: 53.67, Lorraine Graham, LU (1997) 600y: 1:24.34, Kathleen Hudson, SEMSU (1983) 800m: 2:12.07, Rachel Harvey, CMSU (2002) Mile: 4:55.24, Connie Frank, CMSU (1988) 3000m: 10:02.60, Jeanette Mott, PSU (2002) 5000m: 17:17.19, Jeanette Mott, PSU (2002) Mile Relay: 3:46.54, LU (1997) 1600m Relay: 3:58.65, CMSU (2002) 2-Mile Relay: 9:29.12, ESU (2001) 3200m Relay: 9:34.81, CMSU (2002) Long Jump: , Melanie Lewis, PSU (1996) Triple Jump: , Emilee Hamlin, ESU (2002) High Jump: 5 8, Eby Hardman, CMSU (1992) 5 8, Sarah Wuertz, ESU (2002) Shot Put: , Heather Leverington, ESU (2001) Pole Vault: 11'8", Kristi Morton, Truman (2001) Weight Throw: 57 3, Rachel Goetz, ESU (2002) Women s Outdoor Event: Mark, Name, College (Year) 100m: 11.20, Beverly Grant, LU (1997) 100m hurdles: 13.98, Megan Williams, Truman (2001) 200m: 23.06, Lorraine Graham, LU (1997) 400m: 52.50, Lorraine Graham, LU (1996) 400m hurdles: 1:00.02, Gillian Curtiss, ESU (1998) 800m: 2:10.14, Janice Gibson, SEMO (1988) 1500m: 4:30.23, Laura Byrne, SEMO (1986) 3000m: 9:49.70, Connie Frank, CMSU (1988) 5000m: 16:51.70, Darla Moberly, CMSU (1986) 10000m: 34:37.10, Darla Moberly, CMSU (1986) 3000m Steeple: 11:27.35, Jeanette Mott, PSU (2001) 4x100m Relay: 46.68, PSU (1996) 4x400m Relay: 3:35.77, LU (1997) Long Jump: , Busarind Rogers, PSU (1991) Triple Jump: 40 11, Tongula Walker, MSSC (1995) High Jump: 5 10, Jacshelle Sasser, NWMSU (1997) Discus: , Vicki Perez, Truman (1993) , Kara Brockmeier, ESU (2002) Hammer Throw: 186 3, Laura Mayo, ESU (1998) Javelin: 161 4, Vonetta Gatewood, PSU (1998) Shot Put: , Heather Leverington, ESU (2002) Pole Vault: 11'11.75", Kristi Morton, Truman (2001) Heptathlon: 5390 pts., Liz Barringer, SEMO (1988) Men s Indoor Event: Mark, Name, College (Year) 60m: 6.88, Brian Dzingai, Truman (2002) 60m hurdles: 8.27, Joel Terry, NWMSU (2002) 200m: 21.66, Jeremy Knox, CMSU (1999) 400m: 47.74, Dinsdale Morgan, PSU (1996) 600y: 1:09.34, Rob Thomas, SEMO (1983) 800m: 1:52.76, Brian Radle, SEMO (1989) Mile: 4:08.53, Dewayne Miner, SBU (1995) 3000m: 8:24.42, Simo Wannas, MSSC (2000) 5000m: 14:36.01, Simo Wannas, MSSC (2000) Mile Relay: 3:16.74, SEMO (1984) 1600m Relay: 3:21.20, EWU (2002) 2-Mile Relay: 7:44.53, LU (1982) 3200m Relay: 7:46.63, CMSU (2002) Long Jump: , Danny Holland, CMSU (1986) Triple Jump: 53 5, Keith Presberry, SEMO (1986) High Jump: , Kevin Dotson, MSSC (1999) Shot Put: , Jason Stuke, ESU (1998) Pole Vault: , Andrei Skvortsov, CMSU (1996) Weight Throw: , Jeff Kremer, CMSU (1998) , Charlie Perez, PSU (2002) Men s Outdoor Event: Mark, Name, College (Year) 100m: 10.19, Brian Dzingai, Truman (2001) 110m hurdles: 13.81, James McCarthy, PSU (1997) 200m: 20.50, Brian Dzingai, Truman (2001) 400m: 46.59, Ray Armstead, Truman (1982) 400m hurdles: 51.48, Brian Moorman, PSU (1999) 800m: 1:50.22, Carl Bell, SEMO (1984) 1500m: 3:47.78, Brian Radle, SEMO (1986) 3000m steeple: 8:44.34, Mike Vanatta, SEMO (1984) 5000m: 14:22.66, Mark Curp, CMSU (1981) 10,000m: 29:16.96, Mark Curp, CMSU (1981) 400m relay: 40.85, PSU (2000) 1600m relay: 3:10.64, ESU (2000) Long Jump: , Danny Holland, CMSU (1987) Triple Jump: 52 11, Duane Brisbon, CMSU (2002) High Jump: 7 5, Bob Sundell, NWMSU (1988) Discus: 189 9, Jeff Kremer, CMSU (1998) Hammer Throw: 188 2, Geoff Heskett, Truman (1994) Javelin (new specs): 228 1, John Corwin, ESU (1995) Shot Put: , Jason Stuke, ESU (1998) Pole Vault: , Brandon Masters, ESU (1997) , Andrei Skvortsov, CMSU (1998) Decathlon: 7,881, John Schwepker, SEMO (1988) MIAA CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS MIAA CHAMPIONS Indoor 60m- Jill Lowry, Truman (7.76) 200m- Jill Lowry, Truman (25.47) 400m- Kayse Hahn, Truman (57.41) 600-yard- Sara Jessen, Truman (1:26.55) 800m- Melissa Short, Central Missouri (2:19.55) Mile- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (5:00.02) 3000m- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (10:02.60) 5000m- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (17:17.19) 60m hurdles- Megan Williams, Truman (8.85) 4x400 relay- Central Missouri (3:58.65) 4x800 relay- Central Missouri (9:34.81) High Jump- Sarah Wuertz, Emporia State (5 8 ) Pole Vault- Iva Vasileva, Central Missouri ( ) Long Jump- Emilee Hamlin, Emporia State ( ) Triple Jump- Emilee Hamlin, Emporia State ( ) Shot Put- Kara Brockmeier, Emporia State ( ) Weight Throw- Rachel Goetz, Emporia State (57 3 ) 60m- Brian Dzingai, Truman (6.88) 200m- Brian Dzingai, Truman (21.71) 400m- Duane Brisbon, Central Missouri (49.30) 600-yard- Leif Kennedy, Central Missouri (1:12.23) 800m- Kyle Keraus, Northwest Missouri (1:55.37) Mile- Dale Elliott, Central Missouri (4:12.16) 3000m- Magnus Holmstrom, Missouri Southern (8:36.05) 5000m- Ben Rosario, Truman (14:54.08) 60m hurdles- Joel Terry, Northwest Missouri (8.27) 4x400 relay- Emporia State (3:21.20) 4x800 relay- Central Missouri (7:46.23) High Jump- Ron Hunter, Emporia State ( ) Pole Vault- Aaron Crossley, Central Missouri ( ) Long Jump- James Walton, Truman ( ) Triple Jump- Duane Brisbon, Central Missouri (52 1 ) Shot Put- Conrad Woolsey, Northwest Missouri ( ) Weight Throw- Charlie Perez, Pittsburg State ( ) Outdoor 100m- Jill Lowry, Truman (12.06) 200m- April House, Northwest Missouri (24.66) 400m- Kayse Hahn, Truman (56.57) 800m- Kristin Brune, Emporia State (2:15.25) 1500m- Kadri Kelve, Emporia State (4:38.10) 3000m- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (10:15.85) 5000m- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (18:45.78) 10000m- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (37:10.18) 100m hurdles- Megan Williams, Truman (14.06) 400m hurdles- Christina Winkler, Truman (1:01.82) 3000m steeple- Jeanette Mott, Pittsburg State (11:15.95) 4x100 relay- Truman (47.49) 4x400 relay- Truman (3:50.45) High Jump- Jenny Cantu, Pittsburg State ( ) Pole Vault- Jenny Simmons, Northwest Missouri (11 8 ) Long Jump- LaQuisha Betrand, Pittsburg State ( ) Triple Jump- Emilee Hamlin, Emporia State (39 8 ) Shot Put- Heather Leverington, Emporia State ( ) Discus- Kara Brockmeier, Emporia State ( ) Hammer- Heather Leverington, Emporia State (173 8 ) Javelin- Sarah Wuertz, Emporia State (146 3 ) Heptathlon- Sarah Wuertz, Emporia State (4750) Megan Williams holds two MIAA records, the indoor 60-meter hurdles (8.85) and the outdoor 100-meter hurdles (13.98). Brian Dzingai holds the MIAA indoor 60-meter record (6.88) and both the outdoor 100-meter (10.19) and 200-meter (20.50) records. 100m- Brian Dzingai, Truman (10.32) 200m- Brian Dzingai, Truman (20.99) 400m- Duane Brisbon, Central Missouri (47.77) 800m- Leif Kennedy, Central Missouri (1:52.13) 1500m- Matt Helbig, Truman (3:55.58) 5000m- Mike Knutson, Central Missouri (15:27.11) 10000m- Andy Doering, Truman (31:22.11) 110m hurdles- Dusty Brock, Emporia State (14.46) 400m hurdles- Matt Fisher, Northwest Missouri (53.78) 3000m steeple- Brian McQueary, Truman (9:21.31) 4x100 relay- Emporia State (41.16) 4x400 relay- Central Missouri (3:14.33) High Jump- Pat Jordan, Northwest Missouri (6 9 ) Pole Vault- Chris Turner, Missouri Southern ( ) Long Jump- Duane Brisbon, Central Missouri (24 9 ) Triple Jump- Duane Brisbon, Central Missouri (52 11 ) Shot Put- Tucker Woolsey, Northwest Missouri ( ) Discus- Arley Smith, Missouri Southern (176 1 ) Hammer- Pat Powers, Pittsburg State (177 5 ) Javelin- Charlie Perez, Pittsburg State (209 5 ) Decathlon- Aaron Crossley, Central Missouri (7083)

31 30 TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY Truman State University is Missouri s only state-wide public liberal arts and sciences university and the only public university designated highly selective by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. Founded in 1867 as a normal school, Truman State University became the official name of Missouri s liberal arts and sciences university on July 1, Formerly known as Northeast Missouri State University, the change in name coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Missouri Legislature s action which changed the University s mission from that of a regional comprehensive university to the statewide liberal arts and sciences university. The new name complements the mission and honors the only Missourian to serve as president of the United States. Now a nationally recognized university, Truman is a leader in its undaunting commitment to assessment and accountability. Truman s program of assessment allows the University to measure the results of the teaching-learning process and gather critical information on student growth and development to ensure that graduates are prepared for future success. Truman is consistently recognized nationally for the high quality education it provides. For the past six years, Truman has Why was the nickname, Bulldogs, selected for Truman State University? O.C. Bell in 1908 referred to his performers as Bulldogs, but it wasn t an official designation. So far as is known, this term wasn t used again until the spring of At the time, a committee of students, including the late President Emeritus Walter H. Ryle, recommended WHAT S IN A NICKNAME? been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the number one public university in the midwest region. You can also read about Truman in numerous other publications such as Fiske Guide to Colleges, The Princeton Review and Kaplan Newsweek College Guide. Truman s curriculum provides each student, regardless of intended specialization, with a foundation of knowledge appropriate to a traditional liberal arts and sciences education. It also requires major field specialization, providing each student with in-depth knowledge and mastery of a discipline. This exemplary undergraduate education provides graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful upon graduation. Approximately 40 percent of Truman s graduates enter graduate programs and professional schools in the two years following their graduation. Truman s 6,000 students pursue degrees in 42 undergraduate and nine graduate areas of study in eight academic divisions. Truman s students consistently rank among the highest in their high school graduating class. For example, the fall 2001 class has an average ACT score of 27, the 91st percentile nationally, while the high school grade-point was a 3.72 on a 4.00 scale. In addition to their academic ability, more than 99 percent had leadership roles in high school. Truman State University is committed to the advancement of knowledge, to freedom of thought and inquiry, and to the personal, social and intellectual growth of each of its students. The University strives to maintain a recognized standard of excellence in all of its educational endeavors and a responsible stewardship of the resources provided by the people of Missouri. Truman is headed by a Board of Governors appointed by the Governor of Missouri. Seven are voting members from throughout the state. In addition, there are two out-of-state members and a student representative who do not vote. Current members include Matthew C. Barnes, John W. Briscoe, Sarah B. Burkemper, Peter T. Ewell, Ph.D, Thomas R. Jayne, Ruch Mach, Ed.D., William Maddox, Micah McKay, Randa Rawlins and Michael Schwend. the adoption of the Bulldog as the official emblem because of the beast s tenacity and ability to hold on and fight desperately to the end. The spirit of the Bulldog has been evident since the name was selected 87 years ago. It s not unique though, as at least 16 NCAA schools have adopted the "Bulldog". PRESIDENT JACK MAGRUDER Jack Magruder became the 13th president of Truman State University on July 1, Magruder began his career at Truman in 1964 as an assistant professor of chemistry. During his 22 years on the faculty, he achieved the rank of full professor before serving as head of the Division of Science from In 1989, Magruder became dean of instruction and was later appointed vice president for academic affairs, the position he held when he was named president. Magruder is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the American Chemical Society, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, National Science Teachers and the Science Teachers of Missouri. He is past-president of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and the Council on Public Higher Education. Magruder is a 1957 graduate of Truman State University and is married to Sue Brimer Magruder, a 1955 and 1977 graduate of Truman. Their children, Julie Magruder Lochbaum, Kerry Magruder and Laura Magruder Mann are also graduates of Truman. After nearly 40 years of service to the University, Magruder has announced that he will retire in June of DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JERRY WOLLMERING Jerry W. Wollmering began as Director of Athletics at Truman in September of Wollmering served as associate athletics director of finance and administration at Bowling Green State University in Ohio since January of He was also the assistant athletics director for financial affairs for two years at BGSU, prior to his becoming an associate AD. Wollmering earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from Drake University in 1987, and a master's degree in physical education and athletic administration from Kent State University in He is a certified public accountant with experience as an auditor. Before arriving at Bowling Green, Wollmering was an assistant athletic director at Southeast Missouri State University, a Division I program, for approximately 18 months. While working on his master's degree, Wollmering was a graduate assistant to the athletic director at Kent. A native of Ft. Madison, Iowa, he was a varsity letterman in cross country and track at Drake. Wollmering and his wife, Alicia, have three daughters, Leah who is 6-years-old, Erica who is 4-years-old and Kate, who is one.

32 At Truman, we take great pride in the quality of our academic programs. We challenge students to achieve in an environment that supports their growth. The University is committed to excellent teaching, continuing assessment, and a climate that fosters innovation. Excellence is the standard throughout. For example, our General Honors Program recognizes extraordinary achievement, but all students are eligible to participate. We have earned a national reputation for quality, accountability and affordability. That reputation encompasses generations of graduates and our current students. It will also assure that we continue to attract the best students in the future. Specific academic programs, degrees offered and division heads include: Division of Business and Accountancy B.A./B.S., M.A. (Accounting)-Dr. James Bailey Accounting, Business Administration Division of Education M.A.E.-Dr. Sam Minner Students complete a liberal arts degree program (B.A./B.S.) with a pre-education emphasis before applying for admission to the M.A.E. Emphasis options include Elementary, Middle School, Secondary and Special Education. Division of Fine Arts B.A., B.F.A., B.M., M.A. (Music)-Mr. Bob Jones Art (Art History, Studio Art, Visual Communication), Theatre (Performance, Liberal Arts Concentration, General Concentration with emphasis groups), Music. Division of Human Potential and Performance B.A./B.S., B.S.N., M.A. (Communication Disorders) Exercise Science (including Pre-Medicine, - Occupational Therapy, -Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Cardiac Rehabilitation/Wellness, Athletic Training, and Leisure Management), Health (including Pre-Medicine, Community Health, Public Health, Health Administration, and Worksite Health), Nursing, Communication Disorders. Division of Language and Literature B.A./B.S., M.A. (English)-Dr. Heinz Woehlk Classics, Communication (Journalism, Communication Arts and Communication Sciences), TRUMAN AREA OF STUDY 31 English (including Pre-Law), French, German, Russian, Spanish. Division of Mathematics and Computer Science B.A./B.S., M.A. (Mathematics)-Dr. Lanny Morley Computer Science, Mathematics. Division of Military Science Lt. Col. James W. Dirkse Students in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) earn an officer s commission in the U.S. Army in conjunction with an academic degree. Division of Science B.A./B.S., M.S. (Biology)-Dr. Scott Ellis Agricultural Science, Biology (including Pre- Medicine, -Medical Technology, -Physical Therapy, - Dental, -Veterinary), Chemistry (including Pre-Medical, -Phar-macy), Physics (including Pre-Engineering) Division of Social Science B.A./B.S., M.A. (History)-Dr. Seymour Patterson Economics, History (including Pre-law), Justice Systems, Philosophy and Religion, Political Science (including Pre-Law), Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology. GARDNER TRACK The Kenneth L. Gardner Track, constructed in 1996, is the home of Bulldog track. Truman conducted a campaign to raise more than $200,000 which the University matched for the completion of the state-of-theart, all-weather track. Groundbreaking was held on April 12, 1996, with dedication held on Sept. 28. The men s and women s track teams ran the first lap on the eight lane track during the halftime of the Truman-Washburn football game that year. The facility served as host for the 1998 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association outdoor track & field Championships. The track is named in honor of the late Bulldog Kenneth Gardner. Gardner spent the majority of his life working with Truman athletics as a player, coach and athletics director. An all-america football player and track standout in the 1940 s, Gardner came back to Truman in 1951 to take the reigns of the track team. Over the next quarter-century, he served not only as the head track coach, but also assisted with football and basketball. Gardner became athletics director in 1974 and spearheaded a period of growth for Truman athletics. During his tenure, Gardner doubled the number of intercollegiate sports at the University to 21, including the introduction of women s sports in A charter inductee of the Truman Athletics Hall of Fame in 1983, Gardner was also inducted into the Missouri Track and Field Hall of Fame in He died in 1992 at the age of 72. TRUMAN ATHLETICS PHONE DIRECTORY (AREA CODE 660) Director of Athletics-Jerry Wollmering Senior Woman Administrator-Colleen Murphy Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance-B.J. Pumroy Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities-Kevin White Athletics Secretary-Peggy Clark Athletics Media Relations-Melissa Ware, Director Athletics Media Relations-Daniel Newton, Asst Athletics Media Relations FAX Track Press Box Head Football Coach-John Ware Assistant Football Coach-Matt Copeland Assistant Football Coach-Jeff Jacques Assistant Football Coach-Erik Kruppe Assistant Football Coach-Matt Nelson Men s Soccer Coach-Alf Bilbao Women s Soccer Coach-Mike Cannon Volleyball Coach-Qi Wang Assistant Volleyball Coach-Becky Pike Men s Basketball Coach-Jack Schrader Assistant Men s Basketball Coach-Tim Deidrick Women s Basketball Coach-John Sloop Assistant Women s Basketball Coach-Marne Fauser Men s Cross Country & Track Coach-Ed Schneider Women s Cross Country & Track Coach-John Cochrane Assistant Women s Track & Field Coach-Michelle Baier Baseball Coach-Lawrence Scully Softball Coach-Lacey Schanz Men s Golf Coach-Tom Drennan Women s Golf Coach-Sam Lesseig Swimming Coach-Colleen Murphy Assistant Swimming Coach-Joe Fanthorp Tennis Coach-Pete Kendall Wrestling Coach-Dave Schutter Head Trainer-Michelle Boyd Assistant Trainer-Troy Garrett Assistant Trainer-Eric Horning