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3 anna szerszen outside hitter 5th/SR 6-3 Conflans Ste Hne, France Lycee International High School Major: Bachelor of Science in Business Adminitration (BSBA) degree and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Club Team: IFVB 14 szerszen s Bests Career Ranks 17th in kills per game at th in points per set at (Senior Season-Junior Eligibility) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All-Big Ten... recipient of the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award... honored by the Fisher College of Business with the Pace Setters Jack W. Stephenson Award, presented each year to students with outstanding scholastic leadership and athletic accomplishments... started in five matches, playing in season-high 15 kills against Indiana... tied her career-high of three ace serves against Bowling Green... careerhigh seven (1-6) total blocks at Wisconsin... equaled her career-high of six assist blocks at Wisconsin... double-figure kills in three matches (Junior Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All- Big Ten... started nine matches of the first missed the final 14 matches... season-high 18 kills at Michigan State... double-figure kills in seven matches... season-high eight digs at Southern California... career-high three solo blocks against Michigan... career-high six assist block against Duquesne... season-high 19.5 points at Michigan State and against Purdue (Sophomore Season) Academic All-Big Ten... Ohio State Scholar- Athlete... played in 16 matches with 11 starts... hit a career-high.553 at Michigan State (8-0-15)... season-high 15 kills against Iowa and Purdue... career-high three aces against Maine and Iowa... season-high 10 digs against Minnesota... season-high four assist blocks against Purdue... season-high four total blocks against Purdue (0-4) and Northwestern (1-3)... returned to campus from the French National Team in time to see action at the Active Ankle Challenge (Summer) Played with the French Senior National Team Season Best Career Best Kills 15 Indiana, Michigan, Att. 29 (2x) at Purdue, Michigan, Pct..667 Iowa (9-1-12), Iowa (9-1-12), Ast 1 (7x) Michigan State, Minnesota, Aces 3 Bowling Green, (4x) Bowling Green, Digs 5 (2x) Indiana, at Northwestern, SB 1 (9x) Michigan, Michigan, AB 6 at Wisconsin, (2x) at Wisconsin, TB 7 at Wisconsin (1-6), at Wisconsin (1-6), PTS 15.0 Indiana ( ), Michigan ( ), (Freshman Season) Started 25 matches... named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team... Ohio State Scholar-Athlete career-high 27 kills against Michigan... double-figure kills in 24 matches... four 20-plus kill matches including 25 at Iowa, 23 at Purdue and 20 against Minnesota... season-high.440 ( ) hitting percentage against IPFW... careerhigh 17 digs at Northwestern... four double-figure dig matches... careerhigh 29.5 points against Michigan... named the Co-Big Ten Player of the Week for her play against Michigan State and Michigan in home matches... missed the first eight matches of the season, arriving at Ohio State Sept. 8 after playing for France in the European Junior National Championships (Summer) Participated in international tournaments, preparing for the European Championships (juniors) in France in late August. French National Team Selected to the National Team in Summer of 2004, played in 8 Nations Tournament in Italy... December 2004, named the best play of the International Tournament in Spain... January of 2005 played in qualification tournament for the European Championship... Summer of 2005 played in international tournaments in Poland, Holland, Belgium (8 Nations Tournament) and in Italy (European Youth Olympic Festival) High School Attended Lycée International High School... speaks Polish, French, English and a little German... received high honors. Club Team Played for IFVB in Toulouse... coached by Marie Tari... CAJVB team finished second at the French Cup (age 13-14) in 2002 and 2003 (age 15-16)... named best hope (best player) of France in finished 1st at French Cup in 2004 (age 17-18), named to the dream team as the best middle blocker. Personal Full name is Anna Dominika Szerszen... nickname is Szerszen... daughter of Jacek and Magdalena Szerszen... father is her personal coach... he played professionally and won two National Championships of Poland... has one brother, Nicolas who is only 12 and has already won three French Cups... enjoys music, dancing, spending time with friends and food shopping... experienced gymnastics (1 year), track (2 years) and basketball (2 years) before beginning volleyball at age career objective is to reach the best level of play that I can and to play for my National Team... chose Ohio State because I believe it is a great opportunity for me in many areas - to improve my volleyball, to study at a high level starting my first year of 3-2 MBA in grad school and to discover another culture and to have many great experiences which will allow me to lead a good and happy life and reach both my volleyball and career goals. CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals ,

4 About anna Favorite candy: Kinder Bueno and Mars bar (its French) Favorite scent: Hugo Boss, the green one Superhero quality you would want: Teleportation Why did you start playing volleyball?: It s a family thing, my destiny I guess. Quote that describes you. Or a favorite quote : some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate, what a question! Where do you want to be in 10 years?: On my honeymoon A place you ve always wanted to visit: Dominican Republic Lucky number: #14, of course All time favorite movie: Cruel Intentions Most prized possession: My gold and diamond rings, a gift from my mom O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 33

5 katie dull outside hitter sr 5-10 Solon, Ohio Walsh Jesuit High School Major: Sport & Leisure, Nutrition Club Team: Akron-Canton Elite 16 Career Ranks 16th in kills with 1, sixth in kills per set at th in solo blocks with th in points with 1, ninth in points per set at (Junior Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All-Big Ten... All-Big Ten selection... American Volleyball Coaches Association Midwest All-Region Team... AVCA Honorable Mention All-American... started all 35 matches... career-high 25 kills against Western Michigan... double-figure kills in her last 33 matches... career-high four aces at Marquette... career-high 18 digs at William & Mary... double-figure digs in 12 matches... career-high 30 points against Western Michigan... William & Mary Tribe Invitational Most Valuable Player... Colorado State Hilton Classic All-Tournament Team... UW-Milwaukee Panther Invitational All-Tournament Team... became the 17th Buckeye to record 1,000 kills at Iowa (Sophomore Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... played in 25 matches with 22 starts... Academic All-Big Ten... career-high 23 kills against Xavier... double-figure kills in 19 matches including the last season-high.517 ( ) attack percentage against Northwestern... season-high of 14 digs at Indiana... double-figure digs in three matches... career-high three solo blocks at Iowa... career-high seven assist blocks at Minnesota... season-high 26 points against Xavier... in Big Ten Conference statistics, ranked fourth in kills per game at 3.95 and fifth in points per game at named to the Sports Imports Classic All-Tournament Team. and senior... three-time first-team all-district... two-time first-team All- Ohio as a junior and senior... Prepvolleyball High School All-American as a junior and senior... named to the Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 Mizuno/Volleyball Magazine first-team All-American as a senior... American Volleyball Coaches Association Senior All-American... Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior... played basketball as a freshman and sophomore... team won the Division II State Championship in four-year Scholar-Athlete and Honor Roll. Club Team Played for Akron-Canton Elite (A.C.E.)... coached by Mike Sweitzer. Personal Full name is Katie Elizabeth Dull... daughter of Patrick Dull and Robin Hansen-Dull... has one brother, Jacob and one sister, Dana... enjoys going to movies, hanging out with friends and going to any sporting event... community activities include being a volunteer at the Light of Hearts Villa Retirement Community working with individuals in the dementia unit... major is sport & leisure, nutrition... chose Ohio State because It just felt right. I came on a visit and fell in love with the environment. Everybody completely supports the University and its athletics, the school spirit is unmatched by any other university in the country. dull s Bests 2007 (Freshman Season) Started in 29 matches... Ohio State Scholar- Athlete... season-high 20 kills against Purdue... career-high three aces against Youngstown State... season-high 14 digs against Youngstown State... season-high five assist blocks in both Illinois matches... seasonhigh six total blocks (1-5) against Illinois... named the Ohio State Athlete of the Week for her play against Youngstown State... career-high.583 (8-1-12) hitting percentage against Maine. USA Volleyball Selected to the 2007 U.S. Women s Junior National Training Team. Walsh Jesuit High Played volleyball and basketball... three-year volleyball starter for coach Missy Christ... state runner-up as a junior 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 25 vs. Western Michigan at Milwaukee, vs. Western Michigan at Milwaukee, Att. 59 vs. Western Michigan at Milwaukee, at Illinois, Pct..538 vs. N. Carolina A&T (8-1-13) at William & Mary, vs. Maine at Ball State (8-1-12), Ast 2 (3x) at Indiana, (2x) at Minnesota, Aces 4 at Marquette, at Marquette, Digs 18 at William & Mary, at William & Mary, 8-29 SB 3 (2x) Michigan State, (3x) Michigan State, AB 4 )2x) Northwestern, at Minnesota, TB 6 Northwestern (2-4), at Minnesota (0-7), PTS 30.0 vs. Western Michigan ( ) at Milwaukee, vs. Western Michigan ( ) at Milwaukee, CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG , Totals , , ,

6 About katie Favorite candy: Purple Skittles, Watermelon Sour Patch Favorite scent: Canes Most embarrassing moment: While walking in the parking lot after pregame meal I tripped over a curb and then tried to stand up real quick so that no one would see it and when I stood up I smacked my head on a tree branch :( Superhero quality you would want: To fly Why did you start playing volleyball?: When I was younger my uncle loved playing on the beach and every time we went to Chicago to visit him we would go to the lake and play. We always had such a good time and I guess I just kind of fell in love with the game. Favorite quote: The hard is what makes it great Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate Where do you want to be in 10 years?: I want to be happy surrounded by people I love and who love me. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Paris, I m going to visit Anna there as soon as I graduate :) Lucky number: 16 All time favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption Most prized possession: My friends and family O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 35

7 susan halverson libero/defensive specialist sr 5-8 Apple Valley, Minn. Apple Valley High School Major: Exploration: Elementary Education Club Team: Northern Lights (Junior Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All-Big Ten... recipient of the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award... played in 35 matches with 24 starts as a defensive specialist... career-high 11 digs at William & Mary (third time)... double figure digs in three matches... season-high three ace serves against Cincinnati... a.947 serve reception percentage handling 378 of 399 attempts. chose Ohio State for the excellent volleyball program along with the education program and the big school atmosphere (Sophomore Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... played in 32 matches with 11 starts as a defensive specialist and seven at libero... Academic All-Big Ten... career-high 11 digs at Wichita State and against Minnesota... double-figure digs in four matches... third on the squad in digs with 183 and digs per set at career-high four ace serves against Chicago State... career-high four points against Chicago State (Freshman Season) Played in 14 matches with two starts... Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... season-high six digs against Youngstown State, Wisconsin and at Michigan... recorded an ace serve against Youngstown State and Michigan. Apple Valley High School Played libero for four year for coach Walt Weaver... three-time all-conference selection... all-state as a senior... honorable mention all-state as a junior... team captain as a senior... team MVP as a senior... named Miss Defensive Apple Valley three times... first-team all-metro as a senior... set school single season dig record of 536 in named to the Honor Roll four times... threetime All Lake Conference Student-Athlete... Academic All-State as a junior and senior. Club Team Played for Northern Lights Volleyball Club for coach Adam Beamer open National Champions in AAU 17 open National Champions in record of Personal Full name is Susan Mary Halverson... nickname is Suze... daughter of Kurt and Jane Halverson... has one sister, Sarah... enjoys running, listening to music, concerts, teaching swimming and shopping... community activities include teaching swimming lessons and teaching sixth graders Drug-Ed once a week... major is elementary education... career objective is to be an elementary school teacher... halverson s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 1 (2x) at Iowa, (5x) at Iowa, Att. 1 (8x) California, (13x) California, Pct (2x) at Iowa (1-0-1), (5x) at Iowa (1-0-1), Ast 4 Cincinnati, (2x) Cincinnati, Aces 3 Cincinnati, vs. Chicago State at Kent State, Digs 11 at William & Mary, (3x) at William & Mary, SB AB TB PTS 3.0 Cincinnati ( ), vs. Chicago State at Kent State ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals

8 About susan Favorite candy: Carmellos, Milky Way, Almond Joy Favorite scent: Burnt marshmallows at a bonfire Most embarrassing moment: At a team dinner with Northern Lights our waiter dropped four pitchers of ice water on my head and I had to wear a blanket the rest of the night. Superhero quality you would want: To fly Why did you start playing volleyball?: Because my sister, Sarah, played and I look up to her Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Nothing in the world is accomplished without passion Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Teaching third grade and coaching volleyball while raising a family A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia Lucky number: 4 All time favorite movies: Garden State, Slumdog Millionaire Most prized possession: Bernie, my Build-a-Bear O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 37

9 betsy hone setter sr 5-10 Celina, Ohio Celina High School Major: Sport & Leisure Studies Club Team: Team Atlantis 13 Career Ranks 10th in assists with 1, eighth in assists per set at (Junior Season) Played in 13 matches with two starts... seasonhigh 39 assists at Northwestern... tied her career high of 12 digs at William & Mary... season-best four kills at William & Mary and against Wisconsin... season-high three assist blocks at Iowa... season-high 4.5 points at William & Mary, at Iowa and at Purdue Nationals. Personal Full name is Elizabeth Marie Hone... nickname is Betsy... daughter of Barry and Kelly Hone... has one sister, Ashley Dieringer... enjoys jet skiing out on the lake, snow skiing and being with her family... career objective is to coach college volleyball... chose Ohio State because it has great academics, as well as the best sports programs (Sophomore Season) Played in 29 matches with 17 starts... Academic All-Big Ten... season-high 49 assists against Cal State Bakersfield... career-high nine kills at Illinois while hitting a career-high.529 (9-0-17) attack percentage... career-high four ace serves against Idaho State... tied her career-high of 12 digs against Wisconsin... double-figure digs in four matches... career-high 10 points at Illinois... ranked eighth at 8.23 assists per set in the Big Ten Conference only statistics (Freshman Season) Played in 17 matches with 11 starts at setter and two at libero... career-high 51 assists against Southeast Missouri State... career-high 12 digs against Northwestern... season-high five kills against Northwestern... career-high four assist blocks against Pacific. USA Volleyball USA Volleyball High Performance Program... USA Volleyball Junior National A2 Team. Celina High School Played volleyball and basketball and participated in track... volleyball coach was Nikki Etzler in and DeDe Stoner in three-time first-team Western Buckeye League (WBL) allconference... WBL special mention as a freshman... three-time firstteam District 8 selection... honorable mention District 8 selection as a freshman... first-team all-state as a senior, second-team as a junior and honorable mention as a sophomore... WBL first-team all-conference in basketball as a sophomore and junior... honorable mention Northwest District as a sophomore and junior... honorable mention all-state as a junior... WBL first-team all-conference as a freshman in track for high jump... named to the Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 Honor Roll... Who s Who Among High School Students Club Team Played for Team Atlantis for coach Amy Steininger... team captain in 2004 and named to the all-tournament team at the hone s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 4 (2x) Wisconsin, at Illinois, Att. 10 at William & Mary, at Illinois, Pct..100 at William & Mary (4-3-10), at Illinois (9-0-17), Ast 39 at Northwestern, vs. SE Missouri State at Ball State, Aces 1 (2x) at Purdue, vs. Idaho State at Wichita State, Digs 12 at William & Mary, (3x) at William & Mary, SB 1 California, (5x) California, AB 3 at Iowa, (5x) Wisconsin, TB 3 at Iowa (0-3), (5x) Wisconsin (0-4), PTS 4.5 (3x) at Purdue ( ), at Illinois ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals ,

10 About betsy Favorite candy: Reese s Favorite scent: Baking banana bread Most embarrassing moment: Kindergarten wacky Wednesday when no one else dressed up Superhero quality you would want: Invisibility Why did you start playing volleyball?: To try a new sport Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: It s not the destination, it s the journey Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Traveling the world A place you ve always wanted to visit: Germany Lucky number: 13 All time favorite movies: Dumb and Dumber, Tommy Boy Most prized possession: Cell phone O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 39

11 allie schwarzwalder outside hitter sr 5-10 North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton High School Major: Early Childhood Education Club Team: Akron-Canton Elite (Junior Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All-Big Ten... played in 22 matches... season-high six kills at Northwestern and against Wisconsin... season-high attack percentage of.364 (6-2-11) against Wisconsin (Sophomore Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... played in 30 matches with nine starts... Academic All-Big Ten... career-high 14 kills at Wichita State... hit a career-high.600 (6-0-10) against Toledo... careerhigh four digs at Illinois... career-high two solo blocks against Iowa and at Illinois... career-high seven assist blocks at Illinois... career-high nine total blocks (2-7) at Illinois... career-high 15 points at Wichita State (Freshman Season) Played in one match... season-high two kills against Wisconsin. USA Volleyball member of 2006 USA Volleyball Junior National A2 Team. North Royalton High School played middle hitter for four years... coached by Heidi Balicki in and by Kristen Hubbell in Pioneer All-Conference in 2005 and Pioneer Conference MVP in first-team all-district as a senior and District MVP... second-team all-district as a junior... third-team all-state as a senior... named the North Royalton Offensive Player of the Year as a junior... All-Academic Team as a senior. Club Team Played for Akron-Canton Elite (A.C.E.) for Mike Sweitzer... played at the Nationals three times. Personal Full name is Allie Elizabeth Schwarzwalder... daughter of Mike and Mari Schwarzwalder... has two sisters, Amy and Sara... enjoys movies, shopping, magazines and hanging out with friends and family... community activities include Kids in Need program (distribution of school supplies to under privileged kids)... major is early childhood education... career objective is to find personal fulfillment in a successful job... chose Ohio State because it was the first college I visited and while I was there, I immediately fell in love with the campus, the people and the volleyball program. I know I will be successful attending Ohio State. schwarzwalder s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 6 (2x) Wisconsin, at Wichita State, Att. 13 Iowa, at Wichita State, Pct..364 Wisconsin (6-2-11), Toledo (6-0-10), Ast 1 vs North Carolina A&T at William & Mary... 2 at Iowa, Aces Digs 1 (6x) Michigan State, at Illinois, SB 1 Iowa, (2x) at Illinois, AB 1 Northwestern, at Illinois, TB 1 (2x) Northwestern (0-1), at Illinois (2-7), PTS 6.0 (2x) Wisconsin ( ), at Wichita State ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals

12 About allie Favorite candy: Nerds Ropes Favorite scent: For women: Very Sexy--- For Men: Aqua Di Gio Most embarrassing moment: I have too many to chose just one. Superhero quality you would want: Be able to travel to any place any time in a second! Why did you start playing volleyball?: I played every sport as a kid and chose to try out volleyball! Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate hands down Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Being an elementary school teacher, married with a kid (maybe) A place you ve always wanted to visit: Sydney, Australia Lucky number: 3 All time favorite movie: Heavy Weights Most prized possession: Friends and family O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 41

13 kelli barhorst middle blocker jr 6-2 Anna, Ohio Anna High School Major: High School Education Club Team: Team Atlantis (Sophomore Season) Started and play in 33 matches... seasonhigh 12 kills against California... double-figure kills in two matches... hit a career-high.667 (8-0-12) at Northwestern... career-high five digs in four matches, the last against Wisconsin... season-high six assist blocks at Northwestern... season-high 14 points against California 2008 (Freshman Season) Started in the 25 matches she played... missed the first seven matches of the season... career-high 13 kills against Michigan State... double-figure kills in five matches... season-high.583 (7-0-12) attack percentage at Wisconsin... season-high four digs against Indiana... career-high two solo blocks at Kent State, against Illinois and against Northwestern... career-high 10 total blocks (0-10) at Northwestern... eight matches with five or more total blocks... team leader in blocks per set with a 1.10 average... career-high 15.5 points against Michigan State... ranked 10th in blocks per set in Big Ten Conference only stats... named the most valuable player of the Kent State/Mizuno Open. (Barhorst)... community activities include Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mass Server and babysitter... career objective is to teach high school English... enjoys listening to music and reading... likes to hang out with my nieces and nephews: Trey, Brock, Reese, Aly and A.J.... chose Ohio State because Ohio State is competitive in academics and also in athletics. They challenge you to be and do your best. And that is what I want. Anna High School Played for Karen Zumberger... first-team All-Ohio in 2006 and second-team All-Ohio in 2005 and honorable mention in District 9 Player of the Year in 2006 and firstteam District 9 in 2004 and Shelby County League Player of the Year in 2006 and three-time SCL first team and second team in All-Ohio PrepVolleyball Sophomore 75 in PrepVolleyball Junior first team high school All-American... Wendy s Heisman Candidate... State champions (30-0) in 2006, regional champions in 2005 and district champions in 2004 and team captain in 2004 and played basketball (center) in 2005 to firstteam all-county in 2007 and second team all-county in 2005 and team captain team most valuable player... named to the Junior Olympics All-Tournament in 2005 and played softball (left field) in to 2008 Honor Roll... Army National Guard Athletic Award... Most Valuable Senior Athlete... Student Council President, Team Atlantis Volleyball Club Played for Greg Snipes in Piqua, Ohio. Personal Full name is Kelli Lynn Barhorst... nickname is Kel... daughter of Greg and Mary Barhorst... has two brothers, Nathan and Andy and two sisters, Denise McCumber (Barhorst) and Karla Schooley barhorst s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 12 California, Michigan State, Att. 27 California, Iowa, Pct..667 at Northwestern (8-0-12), at Northwestern (8-0-12), Ast 2 at Indiana, at Indiana, Aces 2 (2x) Michigan, (2x) Michigan, Digs 5 (4x) Wisconsin, (4x) Wisconsin, SB 1 (4x) at Indiana, (3x) Northwestern, AB 6 at Northwestern, at Northwestern, TB 6 at Northwestern (0-6), at Northwestern (0-10), PTS 14.0 California ( ), Michigan State ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals

14 About kelli Favorite candy: Skittles Favorite scent: Fresh cut hay Most embarrassing moment: Ask Chelsea Noble Superhero quality you would want: To have Telekinesis powers Why did you start playing volleyball?: My sisters played in high school and college and had a huge impact on me. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: from Family Guy...Brian: Face it Peter, you get competitive about everything. Peter: I am so not competitive. In fact, I am the least non-competitive. So I win Chocolate or vanilla?: Vanilla Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Living and teaching in Ohio and probably coaching volleyball A place you ve always wanted to visit: P. Sherman s house on 42 Wallabee Way, Sydney, Australia Lucky number: 12 All time favorite movie: Wedding Crashers Most prized possession: My family O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 43

15 sarah mignin libero/defensive specialist jr 5-5 Sylvania, Ohio Northview High School Major: Pre-Nursing Club Team: Premier (Sophomore Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... Academic All-Big Ten... played in 32 matches with 15 starts at defensive specialist... season-high 10 digs at Michigan and against Illinois... career-high three ace serves against Illinois... had a.963 serve reception percentage handling 448 of 465 attempts (Freshman Season) Ohio State Scholar-Athlete... played in 23 matches with two starts at defensive specialist... career-high 13 digs at Indiana... double-figure digs in two matches... career-high two ace serves at Penn State and against Wisconsin. Northview High School Coached by Melissa Belcher... played outside hitter as a freshman and sophomore, libero as a junior and senior... team captain in 2006 and named first team Northern Lakes League and third team all-district in NLL champions... first team NLL and second team all-district in honorable mention NLL and All-District in named Outstanding Sophomore in 2005 by her coach... participated in track (high jump then pole vault) and swimming... four-year Honor Roll student... selected to be in the Principal s Student Committee... editor of school yearbook, two-year staffer. Premier Volleyball Club Coached by Jodi Schramm AAU All- American... played at the USA National Championship in 2004 and Premier Defensive Player of the Year in Premier Director s Club Award in Personal Full name is Sarah Ellen Mignin... nickname is Minn... daughter of Mark and Linda Mignin... has one brother, Brian... enjoys art classes, ceramics... community activities included S.T.A.M.P. (Student-Athletes Against Tobacco Use)... considering nursing as her field of study... career objective is to become a nurse anesthetist... chose Ohio State because I have always been interested in a large campus with an outstanding athletic program and a great educational offering. The opportunity to compete at the Big Ten level means so much to my volleyball career and I am very excited for what is to come. mignin s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills Att. 2 at Michigan State, at Michigan State, Pct Ast 3 (4x) Cincinnati, (4x) Cincinnati, Aces 3 Illinois, Illinois, Digs 10 (2x) Illinois, at Indiana, SB AB TB PTS 3.0 Illinois ( ), Illinois ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG Totals

16 About sarah Favorite candy: Sour Patch kids and Charms suckers Favorite scent: My grandmother s house Superhero quality you would want: To teleport myself at anytime Why did you start playing volleyball?: My best friend was doing it, and I followed her every move in fifth grade. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done. Chocolate or vanilla?: Vanilla Where do you want to be in 10 years?: To be happy, successful in my profession and hopefully starting a family. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia Lucky number: 12 All time favorite movie: Wall-E and Butterfly Effect Most prized possession: Pictures of the past and matching bracelets my mother and I both have. O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 45

17 mariah booth middle Blocker so 6-2 Kennesaw, Georgia Kennesaw Mountain High School Major: Club Team: A (Freshman Season) Played in 13 matches with two starts... career-high five kills at Colorado State... career-high.400 (5-1-10) attack percentage... career-high two digs at Colorado State and against Cleveland State... career-high five assist blocks at Colorado State... career-high 7.5 points at Colorado State. Kennesaw Mountain High School Played three years for Tonya Kern-Honea and 2009 regional champions , 2008 and 2009 area champions and 2009 Cobb County champions state runner-up in 5AAAA all-county, all-state and all-star team. A5 Club Coached by Bob Westbrook... received a national bid (American division). Personal Full name is Mariah Nicole Booth... daughter of David and Melissa Booth... has one bother, Brandon and one sister, Sydney... enjoys shopping and spending time with friends and family... selected Ohio State because: The school was the best fit for me, personally and I really enjoyed entering the campus and feeling the Buckeye pride. booth s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 5 at Colorado State, at Colorado State, Att. 10 at Colorado State, at Colorado State, Pct..400 at Colorado State (5-1-10), at Colorado State (5-1-10), Ast Aces 1 at Michigan, at Michigan, Digs 2 (2x) Cleveland State, (2x) Cleveland State, SB 1 (3x) Bowling Green, (3x) Bowling Green, AB 5 at Colorado State, at Colorado State, TB 5 at Colorado State (0-5), at Colorado State (0-5), PTS 7.5 at Colorado State ( ), at Colorado State ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG

18 About MARIAH Favorite candy: Anything with chocolate and peanuts Superhero quality you would want: Jumping high/flying Why did you start playing volleyball?: To develop coordination with my growing body, my parents suggested sports would help with confidence Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Those who aren t for you are against you. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Fully grounded in my career with a family A place you ve always wanted to visit: The beach/surfing Lucky number: 10 All-time favorite movie: Hocus Pocus Most prized possession: Red Blackberry O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 47

19 kelsey bowler libero/defensive specialist so 5-6 Naperville, Ill. Naperville North High School Major: Club Team: Sports Performance (Freshman Season) Played in 23 matches... career-high seven digs at William & Mary, against Xavier and at Illinois... serve reception percentage of.921 handling 116 of 126 attempts. Naperville North High School Played four years of volleyball for coach Jen Urban and 2008 captain all-conference... four-time regional champions ( ) conference champion... four-time all-academic ( ). Sports Performance Club Coached by Rick Butler captain... third place 2004 and 2005 AAU Championships... four-time Powerleague Champions (2002, 04-06)... second place 2007 Club National Championships. Personal Full name is Kelsey Ann Bowler... daughter of Pat and Pam Bowler... has one brother, Kevin and two sisters, Amy and Kathleen... considering communication as her field of study... enjoys running, beach volleyball, swimming, movies, music and shopping... selected Ohio State because: I was looking for a large school with a competitive volleyball program in the Midwest. OSU was a perfect match. bowler s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills Att Pct Ast 2 (2x) Xavier, (2x) Xavier, Aces Digs 7 (3x) at Illinois, (3x) at Illinois, SB AB TB PTS CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG

20 About kelsey Favorite candy: Twix Superhero quality you would want: To control time Why did you start playing volleyball?: I loved watching my older sisters play. It inspired me to be like them. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: It s never too late to be who you might have been. - George Elliot Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Living in Wrigleyville A place you ve always wanted to visit: Italy Lucky number: 4 All-time favorite movie: Superbad Most prized possession: My claudagh ring my dad gave me from Ireland O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 49

21 emily danks Right Side/outside hitter so 6-1 Round Rock, Texas Round Rock High School Major: Club Team: Austin Juniors 1 danks Bests 2009 (Freshman Season) Played in 35 matches with 26 starts... career-high 16 kills at Marquette... double-figure kills in seven matches... career-high.714 ( ) attack percentage against Bowling Green... career-high four ace serves against Rider and Maryland-Eastern Shore... career-high six digs at Colorado State and against Cincinnati... careerhigh five assist blocks at Michigan... career-high 18 points at Marquette... named to the Sports Imports Classic All-Tournament Team... named the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week for her play against Bowling Green, Cleveland State and Xavier... named the Ohio State Athlete of the Week for her play against Western Michigan, Milwaukee and Marquette. Round Rock High School Played four years for Diane Watson... three-time all-district ( ) district most valuable player all-state... regional finalist in 2006 and regional semifinalist in Northside ISD Tournament best hitter Northside ISD most valuable Player Pearland Invitational All- Tournament Team... four-time academic all-district ( ) Volleyball Magazine Fab 50. Austin Juniors Club Coached by Glen Lietzke open national champions and named to the all-tournament team. Personal Full name is Emily Fair Danks... nickname is EM... daughter of John and Renee Danks... has two brothers playing professional baseball, John and Jordan... enjoys watching baseball... community activities include Swingers, the Round Rock Junior Women s Club (community service organization) and Hill Country Bible Church Youth Group... selected Ohio State because: I love the big school, big city and big school spirit. I love the volleyball program, coaches and team Season Best Career Best Kills 16 at Marquette, at Marquette, Att. 28 at Indiana, at Indiana, Pct..714 Bowling Green ( ), Bowling Green ( ), Ast 1 (6x) at Purdue, (6x) at Purdue, Aces 4 (2x) vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore at William & Mary, (2x) vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore at William & Mary, Digs 6 (2x) Cincinnati, (2x) Cincinnati, SB 1 (7x) Cincinnati, (7x) Cincinnati, AB 5 at Michigan, at Michigan, TB 5 at Michigan (0-5), at Michigan (0-5), PTS 18.0 at Marquette ( ), at Marquette ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG

22 About emily Favorite candy: Sweetarts Superhero quality you would want: Be able to fly Why did you start playing volleyball?: I had always been a dancer but my parents made me try volleyball in the seventh grade (thanks Mom and Dad!) Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Be yourself because those who matter don t mind and those who mind don t matter. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Anywhere as long as I m happy and doing something I love. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia Lucky number: 11 All-time favorite movie: Mean Girls O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 51

23 amanda peterson setter so 6-0 Glen Ellyn, Illinois Glenbard East High School Major: Club Team: Sports Performance 15 Career Ranks 16th in assists with seventh in assist per set at (Freshman Season) Played in 20 matches with 13 starts... career-high 49 assists at Marquette... career-high eight kills against Cleveland State... career-high.700 (8-1-10) attack percentage against Cleveland State... career-high five ace serves against Rider and Bowling Green... career-high nine digs at Colorado State, vs. Western Michigan and at Marquette... career-high five assist blocks vs. Western Michigan... career-high 12 points against Cleveland State... named the Sports Imports Classic Most Valuable Player. Glenbard East High School Played four years for coach Marci Maier... all-conference special mention in co-captain in 2006 and named all-conference... co-captain in 2007 and named all-conference most valuable player honors: Daily Herald first team All-Area, Lombard Spectator all-area, Chicago Sun-Times third team all-area, News Gazette special mention... co-captain in unanimous all-conference selection regional champions honors: Chicago Sun-Times first team all-area, Daily Herald first team all-area, Chicago Suburban Newspaper Player of the Year, News Gazette second team all-state, Chicago Tribune all-state special mention, Glenbard East Sportsmanship Award... four-year Academic All- Conference... Who s Who Among American High School Students... Illinois State Scholar... President s Award for Education Excellence... National Honor Society... Highest Honors GPA. Sports Performance Club Coached by Rick Butler... four-year captain elite team placed fifth in AAUs and 14th in JO Nationals elite placed third in AAUs and ninth in JO Nationals... AAU All-American Mizuno team place ninth in AAUs... prepvolleyball.com class of 2009 Top-50 junior recruits elite team... prepvolleyball.com senior ace # Volleyball Magazine Fab 50. Personal Full name is Amanda Ann Peterson... daughter of Alan and Michelle Peterson... has one brother, Nathan... enjoys hiking, camping, puzzles, traveling, scuba diving and rock climbing... community activities include being a volunteer at church... considering biomedical engineering as her field of study... career objective is prosthetics. peterson s Bests 2009 Season Best Career Best Kills 8 Cleveland State, Cleveland State, Att. 14 at Colorado State, at Colorado State, Pct..700 Cleveland State (8-1-10), Cleveland State (8-1-10), Ast 49 at Marquette, at Marquette, Aces 5 (2x) Bowling Green, (2x) Bowling Green, Digs 9 (3x) at Marquette, (3x) at Marquette, SB 2 Cleveland State, Cleveland State, AB 5 vs. Western Michigan at Milwaukee, vs. Western Michigan at Milwaukee, TB 5 vs. Western Michigan (0-5) at Milwaukee, vs. Western Michigan (0-5) at Milwaukee, PTS 12.0 Cleveland State ( ), Cleveland State ( ), CAREER STATISTICS Year MP MS SETS K KPG E TA PCT. AST APG SA SPG DIG DPG BS BA TB BPG PTS PTG

24 About amanda Favorite candy: Skittles Superhero quality you would want: telekinesis Why did you start playing volleyball?: I loved the sport, the fact that it was really a team sport plus it was really fun. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising everytime we fall - Confucius Chocolate or vanilla?: Vanilla Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Wherever life takes me. Hopefully, I ll have a good job and I ll start a family and I d love to do a lot of traveling A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia. It s got everything there. The Great Barrier Reef would be awesome for scuba diving. Lucky number: either 5 or 7 All-time favorite movie: Happy Gilmore - it s hilarious Most prized possession: Friends and family O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 53

25 8 libero/defensive specialist fr 5-8 marissa otto Cincinnati, Ohio Mt. Notre Dame High School Club: Cincy Classics Mt. Notre Dame High School Played four years (outside hitter) for Joe Burke... first team All-Girls Greater Cincinnati League, first team all-city and all-state, team MVP and team captain as a senior... honorable mention GGCL as a junior... state runner-up as a sophomore. Cincy Classics Club Played for Kevin Lucas... Prep Volleyball sophomore #79... senior aces and All-American. Personal Full name is Marissa Grace Otto... daughter of Joe and Marti Otto... has two sisters, Jenny and Kate... outside interests include shopping, hanging out with friends, running, laying out in the sun... selected Ohio State because: I grew up a Buckeyes and wanted to go to my dream school. I always knew I wanted to go to a big school, so OSU was the perfect school for me. About marissa Favorite candy: Tootsie Rolls. Superhero quality you would want: Ability to see into the future. Why did you start playing volleyball?: My two older sisters played and I would always go to their practices and play against them. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Seize today, and put as little trust as you can in tomorrow. Horace. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate. Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Working as a job I love. Being successful, living in a big city and married. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia. Lucky number: 10. All-time favorite movie: Bring It On. Most prized possession: My bed. 9 libero/defensive specialist fr 5-8 davionna DiSalvatore Palm Harbor, Fla. Countryside High School Club: Tampa Bay Jrs Summer Attended summer school at Ohio State. Countryside High School Played four years of volleyball (outside hitter) and one year of softball for coach Kaylyn Bayly... rookie of the year as a freshman... honorable mention all-conference and received the coaches award as a sophomore... a captain, first team all-conference and all-county as a junior... inducted into the Countryside High School Athletic Hall of Fame and received the Class 6A State U.S. Marine Character and Leadership Award... a captain, team MVP, first team all-conference and all-county, senior all-star, FACA All-State and All-Suncoast as a senior... fouryear high school team record of named to the Deans List twice and an honor roll student every year About davionna Favorite candy: Hershey chocolate bar. Superhero quality you would want: To stop time. Why did you start playing volleyball?: I wanted to make my own path instead of following my sister and play softball. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Everything happens for a reason. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate. Where do you want to be in 10 years?: I want to be married and have kids. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Italy. Lucky number: 3. All-time favorite movie: The Notebook. Most prized possession: My sister s armband that I wore in every sports game after she left. Tampa Bay Jrs Club Played for John Coup and Jeff Davis... won the Junior Olympics 15 club. Personal Full name is Davionna Avia DiSalvatore... nickname is Davi... daughter of Joseph and Hanna DiSalvatore... has one sister, GiDnna... outside interests include working out and the beach... selected Ohio State because: I loved the career choices, the campus, the coaches and the girls. I love everything about it. Everyone was very nice and helpful. 54

26 11 outside hitter fr 6-1 Kaitlyn leary Parma, Ohio Padua Francisican High School Club: Cleveland Volleyball Club USA Volleyball 2008 and 2009 Girls Youth National Training Team Women s Junior National Training Team Alternate. About Kaitlyn Favorite candy: Reese s. Superhero quality you would want: To Fly. Why did you start playing volleyball?: My mom and sister always played and I began to live it? Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Hard work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia. Padua Franciscan High School Played volleyball for Tony Messina and 2009 Ohio High School Lucky number: 13. Athletic Association Division II state volleyball champion... three-time district champion... four-year starter team captain third team All-Ohio... All-time favorite movie: Never Back Down and 2009 first team All-Ohio... three-time first Most prized possession: My two state championship rings. team all-district and 2009 district player of the year... three-time Northcoast League first team selection and 2009 league most valuable player ESPN Rise Magazine Female Athlete of the Year and 2009 Prep Volleyball All-American Prep Volleyball Senior Ace and top recruit American Volleyball Coaches Association UnderArmour All-American Wendy s High School Heisman Winner... National Honor Society Cleveland Volleyball Club Played for Troy Dixon Personal Full name is Kaitlyn Elizabeth Leary... daughter of Tim and Pam Leary... has one brother, Joe and one sister, Heather... enjoys beach volleyball, jet skiing and fishing... considering exercise science/medical as her field of study... career objective is physical therapy... selected Ohio State because I ve always wanted to play in the Big Ten. I love the Buckeye environment and great location. I love the team and coaching staff and I ve always wanted to be a Buckeye! Amy schwarzwalder outside hitter fr 6-3 North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton High School Club: Maverick Volleyball Club 17 North Royalton High School Played for Kristen Hubbell second team All-Ohio... twotime all-conference team player of the year... four-time offensive player of the year... two-time team co-most valuable player High School Under Armour Honorable Mention All-American selection. Maverick Volleyball Club Played for Mike Swietzer... won 16 s Indy Tournament. Personal Full name is Amy Lauren Schwarzwalder... daughter of Mike and Mari Schwarzwalder... has two sisters, Allie and Sara... Allie is a member of the Ohio State volleyball team... community activities included Kids in Need program and volunteering at Fairview Hospital... considering nursing or teaching as her field of study... career objective is to be well educated and financially independent... selected Ohio State because I felt at home here and I really connect well with the team. About amy Favorite candy: Sourpatch watermelon, Snickers and Milky Way. Superhero quality you would want: Reading people s minds. Why did you start playing volleyball?: My older sister Allie. Quote that describes you. Or... a favorite quote: Love the life you live, live the life you love, - Bob Marley. Chocolate or vanilla?: Chocolate. Where do you want to be in 10 years?: Happily married with kids. A place you ve always wanted to visit: Australia. Lucky number: 5. All-time favorite movie: Twilight series. Most prized possession: My family, dog and friends. O h i o S t a t e B u c k e y e s. c o m 55