University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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Swimming the Fly stroke, Libby Erickson, Overland Park freshman, competes for the KU swim team. Erickson was a six-time conference chamption at Blue Valley Northwest High School. -plioro by Jeff Jacobsen -fi 1 i l?-r n?3'i9:2r' t f ri9nwf' A: rr, M iets i ... up ,. A H , - The KU women's swimming and diving team placed 12 members on the 2002 Academic All-Big 12 team, including 10 first-team selections. The 10 first-team members were: Gwen Haley, junior, in Human Biology, Carolyn Horwitz, senior in Political Science, Heidi Landherr, junior in business, Rebecca McFall, senior in psychology: Kristi Misejka, junior in business, Julie Ottmar, junior in journalism, Sarah Ross, undecided sophomore, Stacey Schneider, junior in business, Beth Schryer, junior in sports management and Whitney Sondall, sophomore in psychology. 26 s orts facts please...

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by patrick godinez to tee The women's golf team began the season by welcoming a seasoned addition and had a strong showing at this year's tournaments. The women's golf team had a surprise at the beginning of the season. Jill MacDonald, Calgary, Alberta, junior, decided to join the team from Kent State. MacDonald had an impressive career already with several international champi- onships under her belt. J ill was a great addition to our team, Head Coach Nicole Hollingsworth said. HI hope she has a fantastic career as a Jayhawk. I am very excited to have some- one with so much international experience playing for KU. But the new addition didn't help as much as people had hoped in the beginning of the season. The team had only one top- ten place in the fall semester but did have a shining moment. Jennifer Bawanan, Modesto Cali., sophomore, shot a com- manding 71 in the final round of the Inaugural Sunflower Cup for an individual championship. I was pleased with our overall perfor- mance at the tournament, Hollingsworth said. Jennifer played ex- tremely well, and I am happy for her. In February, the women's team placed third in the Islander Invitational, edging out Kansas State University by only one stroke. MacDonald had the lowest KU score tying her for ninth with a 239 for the tournament. I was extremely happy for our teamf' Hollingsworth said. That was the first time all five golfers shot in the 7o's, which is a huge step for KU golf. I am pleased with how we came back after the first round to finish third. -is Heather Rose, Martinsville, Ind., junior, watches the ball after her swing. Rose has competed in 22 career tournaments. She was also the team leader with a stroke average of 80.0. -photo by jeff Jacobsen jennifer Cassell, Wichita junior, checks her technique and prepares to swing.- photo by jeff Jacobsen women s g0lf 25

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S g I hansen righ in The women's swimming and diving team prevailed with numerous Big-12 championship placers and Academic All-Big 12 honorees. The Kansas Women's swimming and diving team wrapped up their season with a top 30 finish at Nationals. The Jayhawks qualified four individuals and three relays for the National meet, where they finished 29th out of a total of 87 teams. Gwen Haley, Casper Wyo., junior finished 14th in the 400 IM and 22nd in the 200 fly. Kristen Johnson, Witchita sophomore, was 27th in the 100 breast and 33rd in the 200 breast. Amy Gruber, Bigelow Ark., freshman, finished 45th in the 1oo free and 55th in the 100 fly. Miranda Isaac, Hutchison freshman, placed 21St in the 100 breast and 34th in the 200 breast. KU's 400 free relay team composing of freshmen Jackie Krueger, Alyson Colver, and Amy Gruber and sophomore Ashley Dower finished 10th. Kansas head coach Cathy Burgess was Looking forward to building off their experience at Nationals this year. At the NCAA Division I Diving Championships, Rebecca McFall, Westminster, Colo., senior, received 4th place on the 1-meter board. McFall also finished 5th in the 3-meter competition. Pattie Stringham, Homewood, Ill., junior, finished 18th on the 1-meter board and 21St on the 3-meter while Kristi Misejka, Tapawingo, Mo., junior, placed 19th on the 1-meter and 13th in the 3- meter competition. KU diving coach Kevin Lawrence said the women have improved this year and have a lot more confidence in themselves. Lawrence was happy to see three divers make it to the finals in the 1- meter diving competition. The Jayhawks also achieved 5th place at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championships held in Texas this year. Kansas scored 487.5 points, falling behind the University of Texas, Texas A8zM, Missouri, and Iowa State. Kansas was successful even out of the pool this year as well. They placed 12 Jayhawks on the Academic All-Big 12 Team this year, with 10 members receiving first team honors. Top right: Rebecca McFall, Federal Day, Westminster, Colo.. senior, dives in ata KU home meet. McFall was selected to the All-Big I2 first team for the third consecutive year. -photos by Jeff Jctwbsen Swimming the backstroke, Gwen Haley, Carmendale, Ind. junior, competes at a home meet. Haley V I reached the finals for two events at the Big 12 Championships. She also owns the third-fastest time in school history for 200 and 400 IM. - photo by Jejffjacobsen WL' .nw fijl ' Above: Maegen Himes, Carmendale, Ind., sophomre, swims the breastroke for the KU swim team. Himes placed in all three of her events at the Big 12 Championships. -photos by Jejffncobsen swimming and diVll1g