Doane College Dance & Cheer 2011-12

2012 ScheduleCheerleadingFeb 11 NAIA Regional Championship Oskaloosa, Iowa 10:00 AM

DanceFeb 11 NAIA Regional Championship Oskaloosa, Iowa 10:00 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2011-12 Schedule Inside Cover2011-12 Roster 2Doane Staff & Players 3-27GPAC History, Directory, Results 29-30Cheer/Dance History 31PlayNAIA 33This is Doane College 36Doane President 37Doane Admission Offi ce 38Doane Academics 39-40Doane Facilities 41Sports Medicine 42Doane Sports Information Offi ce 43Doane Athletic Administration 44Doane Head Coaches Back Inside CoverTV/Radio Roster Back Cover

Athletics DirectoryAthletics Offi ce 826-6717Athletic Director 826-8583Asst. Athletic Director 826-8549Sports Information 826-8248 Fax 826-8647Baseball 826-6744M Basketball 826-8281W Basketball 826-8636Cheer & Dance 520-0230Cross Country 826-8656Football 826-8201M Golf 826-6719W Golf 826-8653Soccer 826-6783Softball 826-6735Tennis 826-8227Track 826-8300Volleyball 826-8202

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Quick FactsLocation Crete, Neb. 68333Founded by Thomas Doane, 1872Enrollment 1,034President Dr. Jacque CarterNickname TigersColors Orange & BlackAffi liation NAIAConference Great Plains AthleticAthletic Director Greg HeierAsst. Athletic Director Cody VanceSports Information Rick SchmueckerAthletics Website www.doane.edu/Athletics

Media Guide CreditsThe 2011-12 Doane Cheerleading and Dance Media & Recruit Guide was designed and written by Rick Schmuecker.

Cheerleading/Dance InformationHead Coach Jamie Ourecky-SandYears 3rd

2011 Regional Championships Cheerleading 1stDance 4th

Letter winner Information Cheerleading Return/Lost 9/4Dance Return/Lost 6/4

Facility Information Home George & Sally Haddix Center

(Dance Studio)

Photo CreditsDoane Athletics photography is handled by Pete Fiumefreddo. Doane photographs are posted on the Tiger Sports Network facebook page.

Doane Cheer & Dance 2011-122

www.doane.edu/Athletics/TigerSportsNetwork www.twitter.com/Doane_TSN

2011-12 ROSTERCheerleading Year Hometown Previous SchoolKayla Bennett SR Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest High SchoolKaitlin Haller SR McCook, Neb. University of Nebraska-LincolnAmber Henson SR Cheyenne, Wyo. University of WyomingSarah Merithew SR Chapman, Neb. G.I. Central Catholic High SchoolHeather Anderson SO Minden, Neb. Minden High SchoolKandace Freeman SO Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln High SchoolKarissa Hevelone SO Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest High SchoolDarilyn Hyland SO Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt High SchoolKendra McElravy SO Crete, Neb. Crete High SchoolAshley Rolf SO Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt High SchoolHillary Sander SO Columbus, Neb. Columbus Lakeview High SchoolAllison Bennett FR Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest High SchoolSamantha Hathhorn FR Omaha, Neb. Millard West High SchoolChristina Jackson FR Crete, Neb. Crete High SchoolMeredith Mertz FR Omaha, Neb. Millard South High SchoolBrooke Milligan FR Wymore, Neb. Southern High SchoolLizzie Sather FR Air Force Base Edgren High School

Dance Year Hometown Previous SchoolSydney Readman SR Omaha, Neb. University of Nebraska-LincolnKatie Davey JR Bellevue, Neb. Bellevue East High SchoolBrianna Dickinson JR Superior, Colo. Falcon High SchoolMarli Peters JR Henderson, Neb. Heartland High SchoolAshley Ayres SO Hallam, Neb. Freeman High SchoolGabby Chavers SO Omaha, Neb. Omaha Westside High SchoolAli Miller SO Sidney, Neb. Sidney High SchoolLauren Zimmerman SO Pickrell, Neb. Beatrice High SchoolKarissa Bernasek FR Milford, Neb. Milford High SchoolKody Hayes FR Grand Island, Neb. G.I. Central Catholic High SchoolEmily Kuhl FR Omaha, Neb. Omaha Westside High School

www.facebook.comTiger Sports Network (Doane College)

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Head Coach Jamie Ourecky-Sand was named the fi rst head coach of the Tiger Cheer and Dance team in March 2009. The inaugural season for the program was in Fall 2009. Ourecky-Sand has plenty of dance experience working at dance studios and choreographing for high school teams.

In February 2011, Doane competed in the squads fi rst cheer and dance competition at the NAIA Regional meet held in Des Moines, Iowa. The Tiger cheer team walked away with a championship performance, winning the women’s-only division of the cheer competition. The dance team brought home a fourth place fi nish at the event.

From 2002-2010 she served as a dance instructor at studios in Crete and Beatrice. She currently serves as a studio manager and Pilates instructor in Lincoln. She has also choreographed for the Wilber-Clatonia and Milford High School dance teams.

Ourecky-Sand is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University (‘04) where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training. She earned a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2007.

Jamie, her husband, Gabe and their son, Easton reside in Wilber.

Third Year Head Coach

Jamie Ourecky-Sand


Cheering BackgroundThree-year member of Doane • Cheer squadFour-year member of Lincoln • Southwest H.S. Cheer squadThree-year member of Club Kicks• Two-year member of Hart Dance•

College Honors (Athletic & Academic)Letter winner•

Senior Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Dan & Karla Bennett• One sister, Allison• Majoring in biology• Transferred from Northwest • Missouri State University

Kayla Bennett


Cheering BackgroundThree-year member of the Doane • Cheer squadTwo-year member of the McCook • H.S. Cheer squadHigh School squad captain, senior • yearDoane co-captain, senior year•

College Honors (Academic & Athletic)GPAC Scholar-Athlete•

Senior McCook, Neb. McCook H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Dave & Connie Haller• One sister, Tomika• Majoring in elementary/middle • school education with an emphasis in language arts & social studiesTransferred from the University of • Nebraska-Lincoln

Kaitlin Haller


Cheering BackgroundTwo-Year member of Doane Cheer • squadAssistant coach of Doane Cheer • squad for two years

College Honors (Academic & Athletic)Letter winner• GPAC Scholar-Athlete• Dean’s List•

Senior Cheyenne, WY Central H.S.

PersonalMarried to Dean Henson• Daughter of Timothy and Carolyn • ErnstTwo brothers, Aaron & Corey• Majoring in Spanish•

Amber Henson


Cheering BackgroundFour-Year member of Doane Cheer • squadDoane co-captain, senior year•


Senior Chapman, Neb. G.I. Central Catholic H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Allen & Bethene • MerithewOne sister, Marissa, and one • brother, Ben Majoring in biology (pre-medicine) • with minors in chemistry & psychology

Sarah Merithew


Dancing BackgroundTwo-year as member of Doane • Dance squadFour-year member of Omaha • Northwest Dance squadTwo-year member of Nebraska-• Lincoln Ballroom Dance squadDoane co-captain, senior year•

College Honors (Athletic & Academic)Letter winner•

Junior Omaha, Neb. Northwest H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Fred & Laurie • ReadmanOne brother, Drake• Majoring in biology and • psychologyTransferred from the University of • Nebraska-Lincoln

Sydney Readman


Dancing BackgroundThree-year member of Doane • Dance squadThree-year member of Bellevue • East H.S. Dance squad - BellevedettesEleven-year member of Enteman’s • Studio of DanceDoane co-captain, sophomore and • junior year

College Honors (Academic & Athletic)Letter winner• GPAC Scholar-Athlete•

Junior Bellevue, Neb. Bellevue East H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Mark & Mary Davey• One sister, Kylene• Majoring in psychology with a • minor in theatre

Katie Davey


Dancing BackgroundFirst-year member of Doane Dance • squadOne-year member of Synergy • Dance AcademyOne-year member of Degrasse • Dance StudioFour-year member of Rhythm and • Cheer Dance StudioOne-year member of Tippy Toe’s • Dance StudioFour-year member of Katherine’s • School of DanceTwo-year member of Carol Renee’s • School of Dance

Junior Falcon, Colo. Falcon H.S.

College Athletic ActivitiesMember of the Doane softball • team

PersonalDaughter of Terry & Tammy • DickinsonOne sister, Brittany• Majoring in biology with a minor • in mathematics

Brianna Dickinson


Dancing BackgroundThree-year member of Doane • Dance squadNine-year member of Ecore School • of Dance & Gymnastics


Junior Henderson, Neb. Heartland H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Marc & Kelli Peters• One sister, Morgan• Majoring in art therapy•

Marli Peters


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as member of Doane • Cheer squadTwo-year member of Minden H.S. • Cheer squadTen years of dance experience•

College Honors (Academic & Athletic)Letter winner•

Sophomore Minden, Neb. Minden H.S.

High School Honors (Academic & Athletic)

Honor roll• First Team All-Southwest • Conference, girls golfClass C Girls State Golf Team • Runner-up, 2008Class C Girls State Golf Team • Qualifi er, 2007, 2008, 2009

PersonalDaughter of Judy Anderson • Two brothers, Eric & Brian• Majoring in education with an • early childhood emphasis

Heather Anderson


Dancing BackgroundTwo-year as a member of Doane • Dance squadThree-year member of Freeman • H.S. Cheer squadHigh School captain, senior year• Fifteen years of dance experience•


Sophomore Hallam, Neb. Daniel Freeman H.S.


National Honor Society• Honor Roll• President’s Education Award•

PersonalDaughter of Michael & Dianne • AyresMajoring in psychology with a • minor in biology

Ashley Ayres


Dancing BackgroundFirst-year as a member of Doane • Dance squadThree years of cheer experience• Two-year member of Westside • Cheer Squad

College Honors (Academic & Athletic)Dean’s List•

Sophomore Omaha, Neb. Omaha Westside H.S.


Honor Roll•

PersonalDaughter of Raymarc & Desiree • MilnerOne brother, Travis• Majoring in English and theatre•

Gabby Chavers


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as a member of the • Doane Cheer squadFour-year member of the Lincoln • H.S. Cheer squad


Sophomore Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Rhonda Freeman• Four sisters, Brittany, Shaundra, • Averie & AyannaMajoring in social science with a • minor in secondary education

Kandace Freeman


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as a member of the • Doane Cheer squadOne-year member of the Lincoln • Southwest H.S. Cheer squadFourteen-year member of dance at • Studio 2


Sophomore Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest H.S.


Honor Roll• 4.0 GPA•

PersonalDaughter of Kevin & Amy Hevelone• One sister, Niki• Majoring in exercise science with • minor in Spanish

Karissa Hevelone


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as a member of the • Doane Cheer squadOne-year member of Roosevelt H.S. • Cheer squad


Sophomore Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt H.S.


Honor Roll• National Honors Society•

PersonalDaughter of James & Robyn Hyland• One sister, Kendall• Majoring in psychology•

Darilyn Hyland


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as member of the Doane • Cheer squadTwo-year member of the Crete H.S. • Cheer squadOne-year member of the Crete H.S. • Dance squadHigh School squad captian, senior • year


Sophomore Crete, Neb. Crete H.S.


Honor Roll• National Honor Society• Academic Letter winner - three • years

PersonalDaughter of Dan & Deb McElravy• One brother, Preston• Majoring in mathematics•

Kendra Mcelravy


Dancing BackgroundTwo-year as member of Doane • Dance squadFour-year member of Sidney H.S. • Dance squadHigh School captain, senior year• Sixteen years of dance experience•


Sophomore Sidney, Neb. Sidney H.S.


Certifi cate of Honor and Medals • for various art projects

PersonalDaughter of Randy & Tracy Miller• One brother, Tyler• Majoring in art with an emphasis • in graphic design and Spanish

Ali Miller


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as member of Doane • Cheer squadFour-year member of Roosevelt • H.S. marching band


Sophomore Johnstown, Colo. Roosevelt H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Tina and Rodney Rolf• One brother, Jared• Majoring in elementary education • with a middle school endorsement

Ashley Rolf


Cheering BackgroundTwo-year as a member of Doane • Cheer squadFour-year member of Lakeview H.S. • Cheer squadHigh School squad captain• Three years of dance experience•


Sophomore Columbus, Neb. Lakeview H.S.


Honor Roll•

PersonalDaughter of Gwen and Rob Sander• Two sisters, McKayla and Lexie• Majoring in elementary education • with an emphasis in early childhood development and a minor in Spanish

Hillary Sander


Dancing BackgroundTwo-year as member of Doane • Dance squadFour-year member of Beatrice H.S. • Dance squadTen-year member of Precision • Dance, Inc.Universal Dance Association staff • memberSixteen years of dance experience•


Sophomore Pickrell, Neb. Beatrice H.S.

PersonalDaughter of Dale and Sherry • ZimmermanOne brother, Rylee• Majoring in elementary education•

Lauren Zimmermann


Freshman Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln Southwest H.S.

Allison Bennett

Prior to DoaneLetter winner• Honor Roll• All-American •

PersonalDaughter of Dan and Karla • BennettOne sister, Kayla• Majoring in elementary education•


Freshman Milford, Neb. Milford H.S.

Karissa Bernasek

Prior to DoaneLetter winner• National Honors Society • Honor Roll • Academica All-State (Softball) •

PersonalDaughter of Lavonne Bernasek• Two sisters, Brianna & Tiffany, and • one brother, NickMajoring in elementary education • with a minor in special education

Freshman Omaha, Neb. Millard West H.S.

Samantha Hathhorn

PersonalDaughter of Todd and Jean • HathhornOne sister, Erin• Majoring in business administration•


Freshman Grand Island, Neb. Central Catholic H.S.

Kody Hayes

Freshman Crete, Neb. Crete H.S.

Christina Jackson

Prior to DoaneLetter winner• Honor Roll• National Honors Society• All-State Soccer Team• All-State Journalism •

Personal Daughter of KayLynn & Greg • HayesOne brother, Taylor• Majoring in mathematics and • journalism

Prior to DoaneLetter Winner• Honor Roll• Cheer All-American •

PersonalDaughter of Wilma Jackson• Two sisters, Cha’Vera & Olivia, and • two brothers, Joseph & JessieMajoring in music education and • Spanish


Freshman Omaha, Neb. Omaha Westside H.S.

Emily Kuhl

Prior to DoaneNational Honors Society• Honor Roll• Spanish National Honors Society•

PersonalDaughter of Rob & Lisa Kuhl• One brother, Tyler• Majoring in English•

Freshman Omaha, Neb. Millard South H.S.

Meredith Mertz

Prior to DoaneLetter winner• All-American nominee• Honor Roll•

PersonalDaughter of Mike & Barb Mertz• One sister, Mackie• Major is undeclared•


Freshman Wymore, Neb. Southern H.S.

Brooke Milligan

Freshman Air Force Base Edgren H.S.

Lizzie Sather

Prior to Doane14x Letter winner in four sports• Selected to cheer in the Capital One • BowlCheer captain (Sr.)• Received all-state honors in • volleyballDrum Major• Honor Roll•

Personal Daughter of Terry & Patti Milligan• One brother, Tyler• Majoring in psychology with a • minor in special education

Prior to DoaneLetter winner• Division 2 All-American (2010)• First Place at Far East Cheerleading • camp (2010)Honor Roll•

PersonalDaughter of Jerry & Annette Sather• One sister, Olivia, and one brother, • PatrickMajoring in elementary education • with a minor in music

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Welcome From the GPAC Commissioner...Welcome to the GPAC website! The membership of the Great Plains Athletic Conference welcomes you to our on-line home. We hope that you fi nd all the infomation you need about the GPAC on this site, but if you have additional quesitons please contact me at [email protected]. The GPAC is extremely proud of our athletic accomplishments, but we are also pleased to announce that in 2010-2011 our league totaled 528 NAIA Scholar-Athletes! Our student athletes work very hard to balance academics with athletics and this is a testament to the administrators, faculty, and coaches in the league. 2011-12 marks our 12th year as the Great Plains Athletic Conference, with the league founded originally as the Nebraska-Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NIAC) in 1969. Thank you again for taking the time to visit our website and supporting the more than 4,000 student-athletes in the GPAC! The History of the Great Plains Athletic Conference...The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) is an affi liated conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), consisting of 11 private, faith-based colleges and universities in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota. Originally founded in 1969 as the Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NIAC), the league retains fi ve of the six charter members - Concordia, Doane, Hastings, Midland and Nebraska Wesleyan.In 1992, the NIAC added Northwestern and became the Nebraska-Iowa Athletic Conference. Eight years later, Dakota Wesleyan, Dordt, Mount Marty and Sioux Falls joined the conference which became the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) in 2000-2001.Briar Cliff entered the league in 2002-2003 and Morningside became the 13th member starting with the 2003-2004 school year. Both schools are in Sioux City, Iowa.In the summer of 2010 Dana College ceased operations and in 2011 The University of Sioux Falls left the GPAC to join NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.The GPAC sponsors 19 intercollegiate sports - nine for women and ten for men - and awards an All-Sports Trophy based on the fi nal league standings and conference meet results at the end of each school year. Wrestling has added as a sanctioned GPAC sport for 2006-2007. The GPAC is the only NAIA conference in the country to sponsor wrestling.Beginning with the 2005-2006 school year, the GPAC started awarding the Christopherson All-Academic Award. The award is a traveling trophy to be presented annually to the GPAC institution with the best academic performance by its student-athletes in all sports. The award is named in honor of Dr. Myrvin Christopherson, who recently retired as President of Dana College. Christopherson had served as the fi rst chair of the GPAC Council of Presidents. The GPAC has 19 NAIA National Champions...In 2000-2001 the Northwestern women and men won NAIA Division II National Basketball Championships, while the Doane women shared the outdoor NAIA Track and Field title. 2001-2002 brought two NAIA titles to our league. The Hastings women won the NAIA Division II National Basketball title, while Doane’s women won the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship outright. In 2002-2003 the GPAC won two more National Championships with the Hastings women repeating as NAIA Division II National Basketball Champions (defeating GPAC foe Dakota Wesleyan in the title game), and the Northwestern men winning the NAIA Division II crown for the second time in three years. The Morningside women’s basketball teams won the 2004 and 2005 titles in front of the hometown Sioux City fans at the Tyson Events Center. In 2006 the Hastings women’s basketball team won their third basketball title in fi ve years. The GPAC won six straight NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championships from 2001 to 2006. Also, in 2006 Dana College claimed the NAIA National Wrestling Championship, while the Nebraska Wesleyan’s men’s golf team won the NCAA III National Title. In the fall of 2006 when Sioux Falls won the Football National Championship in Savannah, Tennessee. The Northwestern women’s basketball team capped a 35-2 season in winning the 2008 NAIA Division II National Championship. The University of Sioux Falls won their second NAIA Football Title in three years by claiming the 2008 National Championship in Rome, Georgia, on December 20. In March of 2009 the Morningside Women’s Basketball team capped a perfect 38-0 season by claiming the NAIA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship (defeating GPAC foe Hastings in the title game). On December 19, 2009, the Sioux Falls Football Team Claimed Back-to-Back National Titles and won their fourth overall National Title while capping a 15-0 season in Rome, Georgia. In March of 2010 Northwestern’s women’s basketball team won the NAIA Division II National Championship. In the fall of 2010 the Hastings Men’s Soccer Team capped a perfect 25-0 season by claiming the NAIA National Title. The Hastings Women’s Soccer team were NAIA National Runner-Ups in the fall of 2010. Northwestern repeated as NAIA women’s basketball champions in 2010-11 marking the eleventh champion from the GPAC in NAIA Division II basketball in the last 12 years.


Briar Cliff University Chargers3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104Founded: 1930 Enrollment: 1100Colors: Royal Blue and GoldAthletic Director: Steve GastPhone: 712-279-1707Sports Information: Jared BodammerPhone: 712-279-1653Volleyball Coach: Jill Muhe

Concordia University Bulldogs800 North Columbia, Seward, NE 68434Founded: 1894 Enrollment: 1717Colors: Navy and WhiteAthletic Director: Devin SmithPhone: 402-643-7366Sports Information: Scott RetzlaffPhone: 402-643-7392Volleyball Coach: Rachel Miller

Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers1200 West University, Mitchell, SD 57301Founded: 1885 Enrollment: 750Colors: Royal Blue and WhiteAthletic Director: Curt HartPhone: 605-995-2898Sports Information: Leah RadoPhone: 605-995-2854Volleyball Coach: Eric Viney

Dordt College Defenders 498 4th Avenue NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250Founded: 1955 Enrollment: 1350Colors: Black, White and GoldAthletic Director: Glenn BoumaPhone: 712-722-6305Sports Information: Mike BykerPhone: 712-722-6301Volleyball Coach: Chad Hanson

Hastings College Broncos 800 North Turner, Hastings, NE 68901Founded: 1882 Enrollment: 1200Colors: Crimson, Black and WhiteAthletic Director: Ian RobertsPhone: 402-461-7331Sports Information: Dave KimuraPhone: 402-461-7309Volleyball Coach: Lyndi Rouzee & Abbie Welliver

Midland University Warriors 900 N Clarkson, Fremont, NE 68025Founded: 1883 Enrollment: 910Colors: Black and OrangeAthletic Director: Jason DannellyPhone: 402-941-6360Sports Information: Rich RayPhone: 402-941-6074Volleyball Coach: Paul Giesselmann

Morningside College Mustangs1501 Morningside Ave., Sioux City, IA 51106 Founded: 1894 Enrollment: 1200Colors: Maroon and WhiteAthletic Director: Jerry SchmuttePhone: 712-274-5313Sports Information: Dave RebstockPhone: 712-274-5127Volleyball Coach: Sara Horn

Mount Marty College Lancers1105 West 8th Street, Yankton, SD 57078Founded: 1936 Enrollment: 1100Colors: Navy Blue and GoldAthletic Director: Chuck IversonPhone: 605-668-1529Sports Information: Andy BernatowPhone: 605-668-1601Volleyball Coach: Candice Climer

Nebraska Wesleyan University Prairie Wolves5000 Saint Paul Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504Founded: 1887 Enrollment: 1600Colors: Gold, Brown and BlackAthletic Director: Ira ZeffPhone: 402-465-2360Sports Information: Alex LindenPhone: 402-465-2151Volleyball Coach: Gina Chambers

Northwestern College Red Raiders101 7th Street SW, Orange City, IA 51041Founded: 1882 Enrollment: 1250Colors: Red and WhiteAthletic Director: Barry BrandtPhone: 712-707-7284Sports Information: Matt BosPhone: 712-707-7289Volleyball Coach: Kyle Van Den Bosch

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Cheer/Dance HistoryAlthough dance and cheerleading have a long history at Doane, it was fi rst recognized as a competition sport in Fall 2009. Below are letter winners since the 2009-10 season (2010 is recognized as the 2009-10 school year).

Cheerleading DanceKatelin Bergmeier (2010) Katie Davey (2010, 2011)Kayla Bennett (201o) Calicia Hergott (2010, 2011)Danielle Fayle (2010, 2011) Stefani Lloyd (2010)Alaina Holtmeier (2010, 2011) Katie Manley (2010, 2011)Sarah Merithew (2010, 2011) Brittany Nelson (2010)Melisa Ventre (2010) Marli Peters (2010, 2011)Jacqueline Zutterman (2010) Brooke Segerstrom (2010)Heather Anderson (2011) Ashley Ayres (2011)Kandace Freeman (2011) Ali Miller (2011)Karissa Hevelone (2011) Sydney Readman (2011)Darilyn Hyland (2011) Bettye Reyes (2011)Kaitlin Haller (2011) Sagen Snyder (2011)Kendra McElravy (2011) Lauren Zimmerman (2011)Liz Montez-Dasler (2011)Erika Polly (2011)Ashley Rolf (2011)Hillary Sander (2011)

To be named a GPAC Scholar-Athlete, a student-athlete must have a 3.3 GPA and be a contributing member to their team. Below are the GPAC Scholar-Athletes since the 2009-10 inaugural season (2010 is recognized as the 2009-10 school year).

Cheerleading DanceSarah Merithew (2010, 2011) Katie Davey (2010, 2011)Melisa Ventre (2010) Katie Manley (2010, 2011)Jacqueline Zutterman (2010) Brittany Nelson (2010)Kaitlin Haller (2011) Marli Peters (2010)Karissa Hevelone (2011) Brooke Segerstrom (2010) Sagen Snyder (2011) Lauren Zimmerman (2011)

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About Me - Includes basic contact information, previous residences during high school and any military service historyMy Academic Info - Records the student’s high school experience (including home school and GED) and colleges attended for transfers or current NAIA students.My Sports Experience - Collects information on athletic experiences outside of the high school setting.My NAIA Connections is an optional feature that allows a student to create an additional Sport Resume that can be shared with NAIA institutions. Once the online registration is complete, the prospective student submits the profi le to the NAIA Eligibility Center for evaluation.

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Transcripts received directly from students/parents without the school-sealed envelope are not offi cial and will not be accepted.

Please register with the NAIA Eligibility Center and complete your academic information before having transcripts sent. This will allow you to generate your personal transcript cover page you can give to your school to be mailed with your documents.

NOTE: Students who fi nish their junior year with an overall 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale, and have at least an 18 ACT or 860 SAT test score, can receive an early eligibility decision. Those students should request their high school send an offi cial transcript at the end of their junior year.

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The Doane College mission is to provide an exceptional liberal arts education in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative community where faculty and staff work closely with undergraduate and graduate students preparing them for lives rooted in intellectual inquiry, ethical values, and a commitment to engage as leaders and responsible citizens in the world. When Thomas Doane, chief civil engineer of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, began building the railroad across Nebraska in the late 1800s, his goal was not only to enhance civilized life for the pioneers, but also to build a liberal arts college on the Nebraska frontier. He and the Congregationalists soon chose the town of Crete, overlooking the Big Blue River, for a college on the plains. The college maintains historical ties with the United Church of Christ. Thomas Doane’s vision of a college in the tradition of Harvard and Yale has become a reality. Fully established in 1872, Doane is Nebraska’s fi rst private liberal arts and sciences college. From the college’s formative years under the tutelage of fi rst president David Brainerd Perry to the current 12th president, Dr. Jacque Carter, the college continues its purpose to educate students to serve and lead in the state, the nation and the world. Today, the college serves more than 3,200 students in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Crete, Lincoln, and Grand Island, Neb., and focuses on providing an exceptional educational experience for all students. The Crete campus serves approximately 1,000 residential students on 300 scenic acres. Designated a state arboretum, the once treeless landscape now boasts more than 100 varieties of trees, numerous plantings, ponds, and swans. Doane College offers bright, ambitious, and service-minded students a world-class liberal arts and sciences education grounded in the uncompromising pursuit of leadership through academic excellence, innovation, community, and the creation of a special sense of place for each individual. Leadership development underscores the students’ experience in all aspects of the college. Doane’s unique Hansen Leadership Program works with students to help enhance their leadership skills and talents, through speakers and events, alumni mentors, course offerings, community service, and other activities. Additional highlights include the four-year graduation guarantee for students…graduate within four years or the college will pay for a fi fth year of course work. A travel scholarship for students provides opportunities to travel on college-sponsored trips in the U.S. or abroad. Doane College was the fi rst institution in the nation to initiate a warranty for its education graduates to hiring school districts, and guarantees teacher education graduates a position. Doane College also offers three graduate degree programs, including the Master of Arts in Management (MAM), Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC), and Master of Education (MED) in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership.

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On May 6, 2011, Doane’s Board of Trustees named Dr. Jacque Carter the 12th President of Doane College. Dr. Carter was previously at the University of New England (UNE) as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs for fi ve years. He offi cially took the reigns at Doane on July 1..

Dr. Carter received his BS and MS from Northern Illinois University in Biological Sciences and his Ph.D. from the College of William and Mary in Marine Sciences.

After three years as a conservation research fellow in Belize for Wildlife Conservation Society, he began his academic career teaching biology at Bucknell University in 1987. He joined the University of New England faculty in 1989, becoming dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1998.

PRESIDENT

Dr. Jacque Carter12th President of Doane

For the fi ve years before Doane, he managed internal administrative operations of UNE. He brought a broad background of experiences and accomplishments. At UNE he helped secure signifi cant grants and gifts, expanded study abroad and academic partnerships overseas, established a Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology and an offi ce of International Programs, and also launched successful online programs.

Carter and his wife, Judy, have a son and a daughter.

Carter and his wife look forward to the chance to engage with the Crete community and to get to know the Lincoln and Grand Island communities as well, which are home to Doane’s non-traditional and graduate campuses.

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Why Doane?Directions Program: Directions is a fi rst-year program for high school leaders who would like to continue leading at Doane College. Each year, the Director of HLP selects 42 incoming freshmen (fi rst-year students) to join Directions. Directions is a unique opportunity for you to jumpstart your leadership career on campus.

Travel Scholarship: Education may well begin at home, but it shouldn’t end there. At Doane, we believe the only way to provide a well-rounded education is by giving you the opportunity to experience the world. That’s why we sponsor over a dozen domestic and international travel programs each year. When you enroll as a fi rst-year student, Doane will provide up to $1000 for travel course expenses during your junior or senior years.

Graduation Guarantee: Doane College was one of the fi rst colleges in the nation to initiate a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee. We believe a quality education can and should be achieved within four years, and our curriculum is designed for that very purpose.

Opportunities to participate and get involved: Nearly 100% of Doane students participate in one of the 60+ clubs and organizations. In the last fi ve years, students have participated in almost 700 internships.

Doane College is on the move….Athletic Facilities:The George and Sally Haddix Recreation and Athletic Center, a $13 million, 63,535 sq. ft. facility, opened in the December of 2010. In the summer of 2011, Simon Field, home of Doane College football and soccer, received an upgrade as the fi eld turf was completely replaced.

Residence Halls:Over the past three years, Doane College has invested more than $14 million renovating three residence halls. Frees Hall, Sheldon Hall, and Smith Hall received substantial upgrades providing unique residential living environments for our students.

High school seniors, interested in attending Doane College should consider the following checklist.Register for ACT/SAT test. Have results sent to Doane College (ACT code 2448 and SAT code 6165).• Visit Doane College website. www.doane.edu . • Schedule a campus visit to Doane College.• Meet with a Doane College Representatives in your High School or at your local college fair.• Search web sites for Private Scholarship options. We suggest fastweb.com• Apply to Doane at www.doane.edu/applynow• Send your current high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores to Doane College. • Send any transcripts from colleges where you have taken classes to Doane College.• Discuss Doane College scholarship opportunities with an Admissions Representative•

ADMISSION OFFICE

Doane CollegeOffi ce of Admission

1-800-333-6263www.doane.edu

[email protected]


Doane College offers 38 majors, six pre-professional programs and 24 minors through its Crete campus. These majors -- combined with the successful completion of the Doane Plan (general degree requirement), and relevant additional degree requirements -- lead to the awarding of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

MajorsAccounting Art BiochemistryBiology Honors-Biology Business AdministrationChemistry Computer Science Honors-Computer ScienceEconomics Elementary Education EnglishEnglish as a Second Language English/Language Arts Environmental Science French GermanHistory Information Systems Honors-Information SystemsInternational Studies Journalism & Media MathematicsMusic Natural Science PhilosophyPhysical Education Physical Science PhysicsPolitical Science Psychology Public Administration Religious Studies Social Science SociologySpanish Special Education Theatre

Endorsement Programs Pre-Professional ProgramsSecondary Education Pre-Engineering Pre-Medical, Dental, HealthEarly Childhood Pre-Environmental Studies Pre-DentistryCoaching Pre-Law Pre-Medical TechnologyMiddle Grades Pre-Ministry Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Physician’s Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy

MinorsAccounting ArtBiology Business AdministrationChemistry Computer ScienceCreative Writing EconomicsEnglish Environmental StudiesFrench GermanHistory MathematicsMusic PhilosophyPhysics Political SciencePsychology Religious StudiesSociology SpanishSpeech Communication Theatre

DOANE ACADEMICS


DOANE ACADEMIC SUPPORTThe transition from high school to college level academics is a dramatic one, but it need not be traumatic if students make use of the resources Doane College provides through the Academic Support Center (ASC).

In contrast to many students’ high school course experiences, most college level courses demand a whole new study and exam preparation strategy. Most college professors fully expect that students will complete the assigned textbook readings and come to class prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion generated by the reading assignment. Professors’ lectures complement and supplement the required reading assignment, but they are not intended to substitute for required readings.

Likewise, students must attend lectures and labs if they are to gain the full benefi t of their educational opportunity. Completing the assigned readings, attending lectures and labs, being able to record accurate reading/lecture notes and reviewing their notes regularly in preparation for exams and fi nals are all critical to any student’s academic success.

Doane’s Academic Support Center (ASC) provides academic assistance, training and intervention to students who wish to improve their academic performance. The ASC consists of two separate programs: The Doane Learning Center (DLC) and Doane Student Support Services (DSS). Both programs are housed in the Student Services area on the lower level of Perry Campus Center.

The Doane Learning Center is a walk-in center for students wanting to raise their grades or improve their study skills. The program provides academic counseling, peer tutoring, and writing assistance.

Doane Student Support Services (DSS) is a TRIO program, federally funded through the United States Department of Education. It assists eligible students in reaching their academic and personal goals through a variety of activities. Notifi cation of eligibility is sent to new students in the fi rst few weeks of the fall and spring terms and is dependent on American citizenship AND family income level, (or) student disability status or both custodial parents/guardians having less than a four-year degree.

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The George & Sally Haddix Center opened in Fall 2010 and is home to Tiger cheer/dance, basketball and volleyball. The fi rst game played in the Haddix Center was November 16, 2010, as the Tiger men’s basketball team hosted Nebraska-Kearney. The women’s basketball team played their fi rst game on November 20 versus defending NAIA national champion, Northwestern. Tiger volleyball opened the 2011 season in the new facility with the fi rst match against Hastings on September 7.

The Haddix Center also features a state-of-the-art weight room and fi tness center that is utilized by Tiger athletes. A dance studio is adjacent to the fi tness center and is utilized by the Doane Dance & Cheer teams as well as for classes. The coaches’ offi ce are located on the second fl oor as well as classrooms and the Rick & Wanda Gibson Hall of Fame room. The Hall of Fame room overlooks the court from the west end zone and is used for special events, meetings and recruit visits.

Fuhrer Field House is located north of the Haddix Center and can be used as a practice site when other events in the Haddix Center overlap. Also located in this building is the LeRoy W. & Bertha L. Hood Athletic Training Facility. Here, athletes will receive their primary training needs although a smaller training room is located in the Haddix Center for initial evaluations and practice/game purposes.

Simon Field is located to the west of Fuhrer Field House and is utilized by the cheer and dance teams during the football season. The Tigers perform at all home games and use the track and fi eld surfaces for practices in preparation for those games.

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Dr. Douglas P. Tewes has been a physician with Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C. since 1993. He graduated from the UNMC and completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of

Kentucky. Dr. Tewes also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. He also serves as team physician and medical director for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball and Lincoln Stars.

Crete Area Medical Center is proud to work in collaboration with Lincoln Orthopeadic Center to provide sports medicine services to Doane College. This winning team of medical professionals provides specialized diagnostic, prevention, rehabilitation, athletic training and surgical services to Doane Athletes through our local medical center and affi liation with the BryanLGH Health System.

Dr. Doug TewesTeam Physician

Kuhlmann has nine years of physical therapy experience. He earned his undergraduate degree from Hastings College and his masters and doctorate of physical therapy

degrees from Elon University. He is a Board Certifi ed Orthopeadic specialist and a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Kuhlmann earned academic all-American honors at Hastings College and coached with the Thayer Central Titans.

Lance KuhlmannDirector/Physical Therapist

Seier received his undergraduate degree from Doane College where he earned All-American honors as a track athlete. He received his master’s degree in Exercise

Science from the University of Toledo and Wayne State College. Seier was the head athletic trainer for Morningside College, Wayne State College and Simpson College. Seier has experience working with athletes from elementary grades up to the professional ranks.

Greg SeierHead Athletic Trainer Jenny earned his

undergraduate degree from Doane College where he worked as a student athletic trainer and competed on the cross country and track teams. He earned his graduate degree from Northern State

University, working as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked at Concordia University and Memorial Physical Therapy in Seward before returning to Doane. While at Doane he has been an assistant athletic trainer, instructor, and head men’s and women’s cross country teams.

Brad JennyAthletic Trainer

Kelso joined Crete Area Medical Center in August 2010. She graduated from Albion College (MI) and received a master’s degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her graduate assistantship at the Virginia

Military Institute (VMI). After graduating in August 2006, she worked at Ferrum College and then returned to VMI as a full-time staff member.

Micaela KelsoAthletic Trainer

Crete Area Medical Center2910 Betten Drive

(402) 826-2102


SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICEThe Doane College Sports Information Offi ce is always interested in helping members of the media in their coverage of Tiger Athletics.

Rick Schmuecker joined the Tiger team in August 2001 as Assistant Sports Information Director, following four years as a student at Midland Lutheran College. In May 2006, he was named head of the Sports Information Department by Athletic Director Greg Heier.

At Doane, Rick is seen at all home athletic events, usually in the designated media areas, either keep stats, broadcasting or both. He has received 17 publication honors by the NAIA-SIDA for media guide publications and the Doane athletic Web site. In June 2011,

six of Doane’s media guides received Top 10 honors, a record number for the publications.

Dave Ziola serves as an assistant to the Sports Information Offi ce, helping with eligibility rosters, along with cross country and track information. Ziola is an assistant coach for both sports as well as a professor in the athletic department. Students working for the sports information offi ce in 2011-12 are: Ashley Axmann, Kelly Baer, Cheryl Braithwait, Cali Bellar, Ashley Daily, Morgan Dubas, Morgan Griffi th, Kelsie Grgurich, Veronica LeDuc, Lisa Lord, Brittany Luettel, Megan Meduna, Cassie Reicks, Brittany Ridder, Brooke Sampson and Madara Upeneice.

Contact Information 1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE 68333 E-mail: [email protected]: 402-826-8248 Fax: 402-826-8647 Web site: www.doane.edu/Athletics

InterviewsAll interviews must be arranged through Rick Schmuecker, no exceptions! Please do not contact coaches or student-athletes directly without fi rst going through the Sports Information Offi ce. Photographs and statistics are available through the Sports Information Offi ce.

Press CredentialsCredentials are not required but notifi cation in advance is appreciated to let ticket takers know of arrival. Radio broadcasters can obtain a courtesy phone line, if available, by contacting the Sports Information Offi ce.

Local MediaThe Crete News (newspaper)Andy [email protected]

Lincoln Journal Star (newspaper)[email protected]

Omaha World Herald (newspaper)[email protected]

KUTT-FM [email protected]

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Greg Heier took over as Athletic Director in May 2006. Heier played four years at Doane on the men’s basketball team guided by NAIA Hall-of-Fame coach Bob Erickson beginning with the 1981-82 season and ending with the 1984-85 season. Heier earned his B.S. degree in Political Science in 1985 and a J.D. degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988. Heier also served as an assistant basketball coach for the Tigers from 1998-2002. During that time, Heier helped coach the last men’s basketball team to have won a post-season conference championship and earn a spot in the NAIA Division II National Championship Tournament. Prior to serving as Athletic Director, Heier practiced law from 1988 until 1998 and worked in human resources and risk management for Doane from 1998 until 2006. He has been a life long fan of Doane Tiger Athletics!

Cody Vance took over as Assistant Athletic Director for Outreach in August 2009. Cody is a Doane graduate and has been involved in Doane athletics for more than 30 years. He serves as the public address announcer for football and women’s basketball while continuing his support of all of the athletic programs in any way he can. His duties with the athletic department reach from game day management to community outreach and involvement. He also serves as Doane’s coordinator of Champions of Character through the NAIA.

Greg HeierAthletic Director

Cody VanceAsst. Athletic Director

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DOANE HEAD COACHES

Jamie Ourecky-SandCheer & Dance

Jeremey JorgensenBaseball

Ian BrownMen’s Basketball

Tracee FairbanksWomen’s Basketball

Brad JennyCross Country

Matt FranzenFootball

Jeannine FosterWomen’s Golf

Greg JarosikM & W Soccer

Pete FuimefreddoMen’s Tennis

Ed FyeM & W Track & Field

Cindy MeyerVolleyball

Barry MosleySoftball

Myron ParsleyMen’s Golf

Faye WeberAthletics Secretary

Mike GayWomen’s Tennis

AshleyAyres

AllisonBennett

KaylaBennett

KarissaBernasek

HeatherAnderson

KatieDavey

BriannaDickinson

KandaceFreeman

KaitlinHaller

SamanthaHathhorn

GabrielleChavers

AshleyRolf

HillarySander

LizzieSather

LaurenZimmerman

SydneyReadman

SarahMerithew

MeredithMertz

AliMiller

BrookeMilligan

MarliPeters

KendraMcElravy

AmberHenson

KarissaHevelone

DarilynHyland

ChristinaJackson

EmilyKuhl

KodyHayes

TV/RADIO ROSTER

CoachJamie

Ourecky-Sand

Documents

Doane College Dance & Cheer 2011-12