Varsity 'S' Newsletter- Email · Go Green! Go White! Go State! December 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 Varsity ‘S’ Club3 Ryan Hudspeth- Baseball ‘14 YOUNG ALUMNI Summer Strickler

NewsletterWHO ARE WE?

Established in 1915, this Michigan State University Varsity ‘S’ Club operates to further the Department of In-tercollegiate Athletics’ goal of unifying the athletics family of past, present and future Spartan athletes. Th e

department provides coordinated administrative support, access to a broad range of communication and tech-nology capabilities, opportunities for personal engagement, support for recognizing achievements and organiz-ing celebrations, as well as other enhanced resources and opportunities for collaborative mentorship.

Hall of Fame Inductees honored at Celebration

Weekend.

Welcome Back Spartans: Varsity ‘S’ Club Award

Winners.

HONORING THE PAST. CELEBRATING THE PRESENT. SUPPORTING THE FUTURE.

Two-Time ITA Scholar- Ath-lete and Academic All-Big

Ten honoree, Jasper Koenen.

Celebrating champion reunions and more.

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Offi cial Newsletter of the Varsity ‘S’ Club

December 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 Varsity ‘S’ Club2

Th is coming summer the Club will be hosting the National Letterwinners Association (“NLWA”) conference on our beautiful campus. Th e NLWA is a professional organization made up of representatives from colleges and universities from across the United States that have organizations that recognize and serve their respective athletic alumni and letterwinners. Th e NLWA’s mission is to connect organizations to better serve intercollegiate athletic alumni through collaboration. NLWA members from across the nation gather at this annual conference to share best practices, discuss challenges, and work through implementation strate-gies while adhering to the rules and regulations of the NCAA. Th is year’s conference is set for June 26-28. If you are interested in attending the conference or assisting with the hosting eff orts, please reach out to me at [email protected]. We are very excited to show-off our campus and facilities to our fellow NLWA mem-bers.

Lastly, as we are now in the day and age where a majority of communication is electronic, I strongly encourage all of you to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MSUVarsitySClub and on twit-ter and Instagram @MSU_VarsityS. Please also retweet, favorite/like, and share our social media posts to help support and promote our Club and its initiatives. You can also stay up to date on Club activities by visit-ing our website at http://msuvarsitysclub.org/.

We stand committed to honoring our past letterwinners, celebrating the present letterwinners and supporting the future Varsity ‘S’ Club letterwinners. If you have any feedback on how we can better serve our membership, please do not hesitate to contact me…or better yet, submit an application for a spot on our board of directors. All nominations are due by April 1, 2018.

Go Green!

A Letter From the President

Written by R. Paul Vance

Dear Varsity ‘S’ Club Members,

By the time you read this, many of our fall sports teams will have concluded their competitions and our winter sports will be be-

ginning theirs. Th us far, the Athletics Department and the Varsity ‘S’ Club have enjoyed a very busy and successful fall, and look forward to an equally successful and active spring. Below is a short list of some of the activities the Club spearheaded this fall.

R. Paul VanceVarsity ‘S’ Club President Men’s Soccer 1998-2001

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Hosted free tailgates for members prior to four home football games (WMU, ND, Iowa, Indiana); Hosted MSU/Notre Dame reunion of the 1966 10-10 tie and welcomed participants from both teams; Assisted with team reunions for Women’s Basketball, Football, Men’s Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Wrestling; Hosted our fi rst “Celebration Tailgate” and annual awards presentation prior to the Iowa football game; Participation in the Celebrate 2017 weekend activities including the MSU Hall of Fame and Var- sity Letter Jacket Ceremony; Participated in the homecoming parade; Provided complimentary football ticket off ers for all members to most games; Hosted community outreach event for over 80 Pontiac middle schoolers;

Go Green! Go White! Go State!


Ryan Hudspeth- Baseball ‘14YOUNG ALUMNI

Summer StricklerSwimming & Diving ‘14

YOUNG ALUMNI

After graduating from St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL, Ryan continued his education at Michigan State University. At MSU, Hudspeth played Baseball and studied Sociology. Graduating in 2014, Ryan worked for Ripken Baseball as the Player Development Coordinator. Today, Ryan resides in Farmington Hills, MI and is working for Kellogg as a sales Representative.

Summer Strickler graduated from Michigan State with a B.A. in Marketing and specialization in Information Technology. While at MSU, Summer earned a 4-year athletic scholarship for the Swimming and Diving team. After gradu-ation, Summer worked in the Spartan Ticket Office and the University of Pittsburgh Ticket Office. She is currently working at Three Rivers Corporation in construction project management and attending Northwood University for a Masters of Business Administration.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEExecutive Director ......Alan Haller ‘92President................ R.Paul Vance ‘011st VP ......................Lauren Aitch ‘092nd VP .......................Travis Key ‘07Secretary ......... Stephanie Collier ‘08Past President ....... Cheryl Gilliam ‘81

BOARD OF DIRECTORSSue Selke ‘75, Eldon VanSpybook ‘60,George Johnson ‘86, Wally Dobler ‘58, Donald Weatherspoon ‘65

NEW TO THE VARSITY ‘S’ BOARD

OFFICE STAFFChief of Staff, Sr. Associate AD....... Alan HallerDirector of Ops ........................... Julee BurgessOffice Assistant ............................ Marilyn BriaGraduate Assistant...................... Cynthia Watt

YOUNG ALUMNILouis Edward Stephens III ‘08, Laura Van Beek ‘10, Summer Strickler ‘14, Ryan Hudspeth ‘14

ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD:Elections for the Board of Directors of the Varsity ‘S’ Club are held each spring. If you would like to serve on the Board, simply visit our website at msuvarsitysclub.org, click “About Us” on the main page and then click “Board of Directors”. Th ere is a HERE link on that page that will take you to the Board Mem-ber Application. Please email that application to [email protected].



Michigan State Hall of Fame Class of 2017

One of just 15 players in program history to earn fi rst-team All-America honors twice, fullback Bob Apisa played an instrumental role in helping the Spartans to a combined record of 19-1-1 during the 1965 and 1966 seasons, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships.

A three-year letterwinner from 1965-67, Apisa garnered fi rst-team All-America accolades as a sophomore in 1965 by Football News, and repeated as a fi rst-team All-American in 1966 by both the Football News and New York News.

“I got very emotional,” Apisa said upon learning of his election into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame. “My wife was right there, and she hugged me. I think of all the hardship that I went through. I think of my teammates – I really do feel that they were very involved with my entrance into the Hall of Fame. I look at our team picture, and I see so many good guys – Wade Payne, Ed McLoud, Larry Smith, Tony Conti, Joe Przybycki, George Chat-los, Jimmy Raye, and on down the line – that were very instrumental and helped me get my footing at Michigan State. We were all part of the same class.”

Baum was a part of Michigan State soccer as a player, assistant coach and head coach for a combined 39 seasons. As a goalkeeper, he led MSU to back-to-back co-national champi-onships. Later, he served as the head coach of the men’s program for 32 years and the women’s program for fi ve years, compiling a combined 389 victories.

“I was shocked,” Baum said upon receiving a call from MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis, notifying him of his selec-tion into the Hall of Fame. “He called me at 7:45 in the morning and I thought something was wrong, so I braced myself. He said, ‘congrats, you were voted into the Hall of Fame.’ I was at a loss for words. I said, ‘oh my gosh.’ I’m just so humbled and honored.”

*Special thanks to MSU Athletic Communications, Varsity ‘S’ Club staff and MSU Archive & Historical Collections for photos and articles.

Bob ApisaFootball (1965-67)Honolulu, Hawaii

Joe BaumMen’s Soccer Coach (1977-2008)Women’s Soccer Coach (1986-90)Soccer (1966-68)St. Louis, Missouri



Bob Cassleman’s name is on many records, titles and awards. His name is scattered throughout the Michigan State track & fi eld record and his-tory book and will most likely be there forever. Th ere is now one more spot for Cassleman’s name to be etched for eternity, the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame.

He was a fi ve-time All-American and fi nished in the top 10 of the NCAA Championships a total of eight times. He won a total of eight in-dividual Big Ten titles as well as fi ve more conference crowns in relays, including two that set collegiate-record times, combining for a remark-able total of 13 Big Ten titles.

“Initially, it was like Christmas as a child. I knew I had been nominated and I hoped it would happen, but when it did hap-pen I felt an incredible thrill,” Cassleman said about his feeling when getting the phone call from MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis. “I’m just incredibly grateful to be named to the 2017 Class. When you consider all the men and women that have worn the Green & White over the many, many years, you can’t but be a bit humbled.”

Kristin Haynie was the quintessential Spartan, leading the Michigan State women’s basketball team to its fi rst Final Four during the magi-cal 2005 season. Th e Mason, Michigan, native dreamed of becoming a Spartan and used complete tenacity to make her dreams come true.

Aft er the conclusion of her playing days, Haynie returned to the court as an assistant coach at both Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. Th ese days, she continues to help young athletes reach their potential. She works with basketball players of all ages at Ignite Training, improv-

ing their speed, agility and fundamentals in the Mason and Kalamazoo areas.

“When Mark Hollis told me, I was speechless,” Haynie said about being told of her honor. All these types of emotions were going through my head so quickly, and I was defi nitely shocked and I thought I was dreaming. MSU was always my dream school to play ball at and to be inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame defi nitely leaves me speechless. Obviously, it is not just me; it is my coaches even from when I was a kid from middle school to high school. Th ere are also my teammates that basically made me look good. Th is is an award for everybody who has been a part of my life.”

Bob Cassleman Track & Field (1971-74)Grand Rapids, Michigan

Kristin HaynieWomen’s Basketball (2001-05)Mason, Michigan



Jan. 1, 1954, was a great day in the history of Michigan State football and Spartan athletics. On that day, the Spartans defeated UCLA, 28-20, in their fi rst ever trip to the Rose Bowl. It was also a day that changed the life of Clarence Underwood, exposing him to Michigan State, a place where he would later serve as an educator, administrator, and most im-portantly a mentor to so many student-athletes.

Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Underwood, serving in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, was on a break from guard duty when he happened upon a live broadcast of the Rose Bowl.

“I had never seen black and white boys playing together on the same team,” said Underwood, who grew up in Gadsden, Alabama. “I couldn’t believe the number of black athletes playing key roles for Michigan State – players such as LeRoy Bolden and James Hinesly.

“At that time I told myself ‘man, when I leave here I’m going to Michigan State.’”Aft er 11 years at Michigan State, during which time he worked to earn a Ph.D. in administration and higher education in 1982, Underwood became a deputy com-missioner at the Big Ten Conference in 1983. At the Big Ten, Underwood served as the liaison with each school’s director of athletics, was the primary administra-tor for the men’s sports coaches and oversaw the offi cials, team physicians and athletic trainers.

“Nothing stuns me at my age, but I was stunned when Mark Hollis called me,” said Underwood. “It’s an amazing honor, but I never worked for individual recog-nition or honors. I’m elated and just starting to wrap my mind around it.”

2017 Varsity ‘S’ Club Annual Award WinnersTh e CHERYL M. GILLIAM YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD is presented to the male or female who, since graduating from Michigan State University, shows promise of a distinguished career not only by outstanding professional accomplishments, but also by an exceptional record of community service.

Jeremy Orr is an attorney who practices in the areas of civil rights law and environmental law at the Detroit-based law fi rm Pierson McNichols, PLLC. Additionally, Jeremy spent three years as a Community Organizer with the Gamaliel Foundation in Kalamazoo where he organized churches around numerous social justice issues including the cleanup of a PCB-contaminated landfi ll. Jeremy is currently a member of the American Bar Association’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Section where he sits on the Environmental Justice Committee.

Dr. Clarence UnderwoodAdministration (1969, 1972-83, 1990-2002)Gadsden, Alabama

Jeremy OrrTrack & Field 2004- 2009Detroit, Michigan



Th e HENRY C. BULLOUGH VARSITY ‘S’ SERVICE AWARD Presented to an MSU varsity letter winner who demonstrates outstanding volunteer service and devotion to MSU athletics; and possesses high stan-dards of character, positively reflecting on the prestige of MSU.

Mat is the President and CEO of United Shore, the parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage headquartered in Troy, MI. Ishbia has sup-ported several initiatives with Dr. Doug Hughes who is the Interim Chair-person and United Shore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Sales Leadership for the Eli Broad College of Business. United Shore is also a proud sponsor of the MSU Basketball Student Managers fund’s annual putt-putt golf outing. Mat attended Michigan State University where he obtained a B.A. in Busi-ness Management. As a teammate on the Michigan State University Var-

sity Basketball Team they made 4 NCAA tournament appearances, played in three consecutive Final Four Championships , 3 Big Ten Championships, and won a National Championship in 2000.

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Th e JOEY M. SPANO VARSITY ‘S’ CLUB ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP AWARD is presented annually to assist MSU Student Athletes advance their knowledge and transform their lives in their respective quests for excellence.

Christopher lettered in Track & Field and Cross country in 2013-2016. He graduated from MSU in May of 2016 with a BA in education, Social Studies-Secondary School Teaching. He was honored at the Spartan Academic Ex-cellence Gala in 2014, 2015, and 2016 aft er earning a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher in each semester. Chris was recognized as an Academic All Big Ten athlete in 2015. Most recently he fi nished his year long education teach-ing certifi cate internship at East Lansing High School where he planned and taught American Government and Pre-AP US History. Th is fall, Chris is enrolled in the masters program at MSU specializing in teaching and curricu-

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Th e NELL JACKSON OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD is presented to a Spartan varsity alumna whose post-graduation career has been distinguished by both outstanding professional accomplishment

and a record of exceptional community service

Erin played on the women’s soccer team from 2002-2005. A captain dur-ing her senior season in 2005, she helped lead MSU to a 12-6-5 record, and the fi rst NCAA Tournament win in program history. Aft er completing her collegiate eligibility, she competed semi-professionally before becoming a collegiate coach from 2006-2012. Th is has given Erin a unique perspective of both the student-athlete and the coach. While at Michigan State University, Erin developed, battled and overcame

Erin Konheim MandrasWomen’s Soccer 2002-2007Bloomfi eld, Michigan

Christopher CollierCross Country/ Track & Field 2011- 2016Delmar, New York

Mathew IshbiaMen’s Basketball 1998-2003Birmingham, Michigan



Th e VANSPYBROOK RETIRED COACHES AWARD is presented to the male or female MSU coach whose career has brought great personal honor, and by reflection to MSU and its intercollegiate athletic programs.

Th e BIGGIE MUNN EXTRA EFFORT AWARD is presented periodically to an MSU graduate who pos-sesses the highest standards of integrity and character, and who has demonstrated outstanding service to Michigan State University and the MSU community, exemplifying the belief that “the diff erence between

being good and being great is just a little extra eff ort.”

Former head swimming and diving coach Charles McCaff ree Jr., was one of fi ve individuals who was inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. During McCaff ree’s career as a Spartan, his student- ath-letes earned All-America honors 322 times, won 34 Big Ten titles, claimed 22 NCAA titles and qualifi ed six individuals for the Olympics. In 1976, McCaf-free was recognized for his international contributions to swimming, as he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He served as Team USA’s head coach at the 1959 Pan American Games. From 1961-68, McCaf-free served as the U.S. Olympic Swim Committee’s secretary. McCaff ree passed

away 1980, leaving behind his legacy. McCaff ree Pool is located at IM West is the current home to the men’s and wome’s swimming & diving team.

Bruce McCristal literally grew up on the Michigan State campus, ingrained in the history of the university where his father, Dr. King McCristal, served on the MSU faculty for 24 years as a popular professor of physical education and as department head. He went from kindergarten through college in East Lansing, graduating in 1954 from MSU’s school of business with a degree in Economics. While a student at Michigan State, Bruce spent 4 years as a part time aide to Fred W Stabley, Sr., MSU’s renowned director of sports informa-tion. Bruce credited Stabley as being instrumental in selecting the fi eld of public relations as his career. Upon retiring, his lifelong affi liation and love

for all things MSU culminated in 11 years of research and authoring of a 512-page illustrated history book, “Th e Spirit of Michigan State.” Bruce continued to research and contribute to “his” Champions Wall, out-side of the Varsity ‘S’ Club Room, up until his death on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015.

a signifi cant eating disorder. Beginning in April 2015, Erin started a new endeavor of spreading an impor-tant message called, Kick Th e Scale. Now on a mission to raise awareness, educate, and help others, she writes and speaks about her journey to inspire those who may be struggling with similar feelings regarding eating disorders, body image, and exercise. Erin’s message is infl uential, powerful and extremely relatable in continuing to address these prevailing issues. She discusses the pressures endured academically, athleti-cally, and socially, which are major causes of the development of eating disorders. Ultimately, Erin’s goal is to save an education, athletic career, or even a life.

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Charles McCaff ree Jr. Swimming and Diving Coach 1941- 1969Mason, Michigan

Bruce McCristalMSU Faculty Coronado, California



Th e JACK BRESLIN LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented to the Spartan varsity alumnus whose postcollege career has brought honor to him and to Michigan State University and its sports program.

EldonVanSpybrook made the hockey team aft er trying out and later re-ceived a scholarship for his athletic abilities. He went on to set the team record for most saves in a season and was voted MVP in 1960. Eldon earned his B.A. in Education in 1960 at Michigan State University and an M.A. in Counseling in 1962. He began teaching and in 1964 was one of fi ft y-six educators nationwide awarded a Mott Foundation Fellowship in the pro-gram’s fi rst year, and received a Specialist Degree in School Administration Aft er completing the Mott Fellowship he became high school principal and athletic director of Dewitt High School at the age of 26. Since retiring Eldon

was inducted into the Wallaceburg Hall of Fame and the Milford High School Hall of Fame. When Eldon graduated in 1960 he became an American citizen and a lifetime member of the Varsity S Club. He wanted to give back to MSU for the great opportunities provided to him. Eldon was elected to the Varsity Club Board of Directors in 1999 and served until 2011. He was president from 2007 until 2009. He was instru-mental in completely rebuilding the Varsity Cub Room, and raised over $300,000 to furnish the room, pur-chase pictures and have them framed and mounted, and added banners and decorations in the downstairs entryway, the upstairs Club Room, and the hallway on the 2nd fl oor of the stadium outside the Club Room. He volunteered four to fi ve days a week for four years to complete this project. Th is project, along with new activities, club merchandise, and special events helped rejuvenate the Varsity Club and ncrease membership and participation.

Honorary Members

Richard Dunham Dr. Mona Hanna- Attisha

Douglas Crips

ANNUAL AWARDS:One of the most important things we do is to honor outstanding Spartan Varsity Letter Winners through the Jack Breslin Life Achievement Award, Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award, Henry Bullough Service Award, Clarence “Biggie” Munn Extra Eff ort Award, Retired Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award, Cheryl Gilliam Young Alumni Award, Joey M. Spano Endowed Fellowship Award and Honorary Membership Awards. If you know someone who you would like to nominate for any of these annual awards, please visit our website at msuvarsitysclub.org, click “Awards” on the main page and then click “Award Nomination Forms”.

Eldon VanSpybrookIce Hockey 1958-1960Wallaceburg, Ontario

Sue Carter



A look back at Fall 2017 with theVarsity ‘S’ Club

“These past 3 years have been the best years of my life”--Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn

June 2016, Th e Varsity ‘S’ club ended the year with the Annual Golf Out-

ting. Men’s Basketball student-athlete, “Tum Tum” Nairn started the day off for us as we said farewell to Associate Athletic Director and Varsity ‘S’ Hon-orary Member Richard Bader as he set off for retirement. We revealed the An-nual Award winners for the 2017 year.

To kick off fall, we hosted a tailgate for the Western Michigan football

game. We welcomed back both the 1966 MSU and Notre Dame teams for the greatest game of the century reunion, the 10-10 tie.

We hosted a Celebration Tailgate to honor our Hall of Fame Class of 2017,

our Annual Award Winners, our Honorary Members, the 1967 Men’s Soccer National Championship team, the 1967 Wrestling Na-tional Championship team, the 1957 Men’s Swimming and Diving Big Ten Champion-ship team, and the 1967 Men’s Tennis Big Ten Championship team.

Homecoming weekend, the Varsity ‘S’ Club participated in the parade on

Friday. Honored the 1957 Football Na-tional Championship team and the 1987 Football Big Ten and Rose Bowl Champi-onship team.

To end the Fall season we welcomed back the

1997 Women’s Basketball Big Ten Champion team to be honored and recog-nized.

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MSU and Notre Dame take part in the battle of the fi ght song!

Don Harris, Baseball letter winner celebrat-ing his 70th year!



have the duty and the task to give back to the community, to inspire, and to be thankful. Our coaches took a chance to give us the opportunity to compete at the Big Ten level.”

Th e Hospitality Business Major’s motivation to give back comes from an experience with an-other tennis team. At the age of nine, Jasper was in the hospital suff ering from a severe kidney infection when the LSU tennis team visited him.

“Life was really scary; I did not know what was going to happen. It was also happening dur-ing Hurricane Katrina so there was just a lot going on in my life, living in Louisiana. Hav-ing all of those guys from LSU there just talking to me and interacting with me get me that perspective. They gave me inspiration to become a college tennis player, but to also take time and to give back to the community as a Division I Athlete.”

Jasper reminds us all that a little out of our day today can make a big diff erence for years to come. His business acumen and dedication to the community has already earned him a position with Nike following graduation!

“It gave me a strong perspective on the opportunity to play tennis and to be an athlete and other people might not get that opportunity.”

A senior on the men’s tennis team from Baton Rouge, La. Over the past three sea-sons, Koenen has compiled 41 victories in singles play as well as 41 wins in doubles play. Majoring in hospitality business, Koenen is a two-time ITA Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

have the duty and the task to give back to the community, to inspire, and to be thankful. Ourcoaches took a chance to give us the opportunity to compete at the Big Ten level.”

Th e Hospitality Business Major’s motivation to give back comes from an experience with an-other tennis team. At the age of nine, Jasper was in the hospital suff ering from a severe kidney infection when the LSU tennis team visited him.

“Life was really scary; I did not know what was going to happen. It was also happening dur-ing Hurricane Katrina so there was just a lot going on in my life, living in Louisiana. Hav-ing all of those guys from LSU there just talking to me and interacting with me get me that perspective. They gave me inspiration to become a college tennis player, but to also take timeand to give back to the community as a Division I Athlete.”

Jasper reminds us all that a little out of our day today can make a big diff erence for years tocome. His business acumen and dedication to the community hasalready earned him a position with Nike following graduation!

“It gave me a strong perspective on the opportunity to play tennis andto be an athlete and other people might not get that opportunity.”

A senior on the men’s tennis team fromBaton Rouge, La. Over the past three sea-sons, Koenen has compiled 41 victories in singles play as well as 41 wins in doubles play. Majoring in hospitality business, Koenenis a two-time ITA Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

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YOUR OPINION MATTERS:We value your opinion and want to know what you think about the Varsity ‘S’ Club Newsletter.Send us an email, or call with items or topics you would like to see included in future newsletters. If you have suggestions on how to improve the publication, let us know.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?:We want to know what you have been up to since your time in East Lansing! Please send us updates on your career, what you are doing and where you are! Feel free to email us at [email protected].

ANNUAL EVENTS:Varsity ‘S’ Club Golf Outing – DATE SET!! - Wednes-day, JUNE 6th, 2018Th e annual Golf Outing is a program hosted by Varsity ‘S’ to help bring former and current athletes together to enjoy a fun day of golf. Th e event de-scription is below:10:30 am – Brunch 10:50 am – Program starts, recognition of the annual award winners for the coming year11:30 am – Program endsNoon – Shotgun start for the golf outing!

NLWA Convention – June 26th – 28th, 2018Th e Varsity ‘S’ Club and Michigan State Athletics is proud to host the annual National Letter Winners As-sociation Convention on the banks of the Red Cedar. If you are interested in volunteering to help showcase our campus and make this one of the best conven-

MEMBERSHIPS:Active – Th ose who have earned a varsity letter while attending Michigan State qualify for a membership into the Varsity ‘S’ Club. Honorary – Th is category of Club membership is ac-corded to individuals based on extended service and devotion to the betterment of athletics at Michigan State University, and to those MSU staff members who distinguish themselves by long and devoted service to the University and continued to express an active interest in and devotion to MSU Athletics. A maximum of six (6) Honorary memberships may be conferred annually upon nomination by a member in good standing and upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary members have all the privileges of membership except voting and holing offi ce. Associate – Individuals who participated on a varsity

YOUR OPINION MATTERS:We value your opinion and want to know what you think about the Varsity ‘S’ Club Newsletter.Send us an email, or call with items or topics you would like to see included in future newsletters. If youhave suggestions on how to improve the publication,let us know.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?:We want to know what you have been up to since your time in East Lansing! Please send us updates onyour career, what you are doing and where you are! Feel free to email us at [email protected].

ANNUAL EVENTS:Varsity ‘S’ Club Golf Outing – DATE SET!! - Wednes-gday, JUNE 6th, 2018Th e annual Golf Outing is a program hosted by Varsity ‘S’ to help bring former and current athletestogether to enjoy a fun day of golf. Th e event de-scription is below:10:30 am – Brunch 10:50 am – Program starts, recognition of the annualaward winners for the coming year11:30 am – Program endsNoon – Shotgun start for the golf outing!

NLWA Convention – June 26th – 28th, 2018Th e Varsity ‘S’ Club and Michigan State Athletics isproud to host the annual National Letter Winners As-sociation Convention on the banks of the Red Cedar. If you are interested in volunteering to help showcaseour campus and make this one of the best conven-

MEMBERSHIPS:Active – Th ose who have earned a varsity letter whileattending Michigan State qualify for a membership into the Varsity ‘S’ Club.Honorary – Th is category of Club membership is ac-corded to individuals based on extended service anddevotion to the betterment of athletics at MichiganState University, and to those MSU staff memberswho distinguish themselves by long and devoted service to the University and continued to express anactive interest in and devotion to MSU Athletics. A maximum of six (6) Honorary memberships may beconferred annually upon nomination by a member in good standing and upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary members have all the privileges of membership except voting and holing offi ce. Associate – Individuals who participated on a varsity

tions yet, please email us at [email protected]. Th ere will be lots to do and fun times to be had, and a good showing of volunteering from our members will be very helpful.

Varsity ‘S’ Club Reunion Weekend – DATE SET!! – Sat-urday, September 29th, 2018 (MSU vs CMU)Varsity ‘S’ Members are encouraged to come back to spend a weekend at Michigan State to honor the past and to celebrate the present. Th e weekend kicks off on Friday with an open house in the Varsity ‘S’ Club-room at 12:30 pm. Come enjoy Root Beer/Vernors fl oats and refreshments, provided while they last. On Saturday, the Varsity ‘S’ Club will host a tailgate featuring a program that highlights this year’s award recipients and honorary members before heading over to the stadium to end the weekend with some football! RSVPs will be requested on our website, at a later date, to help us with our food counts for both Friday and Saturday events.

intercollegiate athletic team at Michigan State Uni-versity but did not earn a letter (e.g., an individual who participated for a full one or more years without earning a varsity letter, an individual whose career was interrupted or concluded by injury) may obtain Associate Membership upon nomination by an Ac-tive member in good standing and upon approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Associ-ate members have all the privileges of membership except voting and holding offi ce. Memberships to the Varsity ‘S’ Club are off ered to the following:- Student-Athletes who have earned a varsity let-ter while attending MSU- Team Managers who have earned a varsity letter while attending MSU- Elected honorary letter winners

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Varsity 'S' Newsletter- Email · Go Green! Go White! Go State! December 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 Varsity ‘S’ Club3 Ryan Hudspeth- Baseball ‘14 YOUNG ALUMNI Summer Strickler