University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Burton Kim olleyball Club members Jennie Mudrey and Chris Stirling take a time out from practice. The Volleyball Club provided students who had played competitive volleyball before college the opportunity to com- pete with other Big Ten schools. Competition was only part of the fun; members enjoyed social activities as well. At the beginning of the year, the team had a party with the men ' s volleyball club. Members also got together to play whirlyball as much as possible. Burton Kim U-MWOMEN ' SVOLLRYRAl.r.CIIIR. FRONT: Michelle Moceri, Megan Farabee, Angle Groves, Suzette Baez, Eileen Palattao, Joy Dean, Tina Bucciarelli, Rachel Theisen, Coach Son Tran. BACK: Alison Kowalski, Colette Hendricks, Jill Blakemore, Jen Luckow, Leigh Christ) ' , Kim Shreiner, Jennie Mudrey, Alison Jarrett, Erika Zimmerman, Stirling. NOT PICTURED: Nina Feliciano, Mandy Pogodzinski, Connie Reau, lice Ribar, Teresa Williams. LUCKO gs Michelle Rae MICHIGAN UNION BILLIARDS ROOM: Odalys Kuang, Vivian Stambaugh, Aaron Toth, Leila Beach, Thomas Otteson, Tom Helmboldt, Takeshya Keglar, Callan Garcia, Angle Strickfaden, Betsy Sundholm (manager). Aim Adams TAEKWONDOCLUB: FRONT: June Reoma, Elizabeth Pingel, Carrie DelGrecko, Jung Lee, Laura Kistler, Jennifer Linker, Susanne Kopecky. ROW 2: Rebecca Hopper, Geoffrey Buhl, Peter Schonenfeld, Amir Litman, Jayme Hart, Tony Kim, Mike Town, Robert Hamilton. Raul Czua. BACK: Tad Vezner, Ola Sprauten, Jason Dietrich, Shinsuke Uno. Eric Mokrenski, Pat Bidigarc, Dana Ncilson, Tony Winklcr, Steve Busch, Clarissa Charlier. Organizations 155

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L e SA students Mike Town and Robert Hamilton practice sparring, which was combat used in competition. The Taekwondo Club met three times each week to work on technique, form, and sparring. Members participated in local, regional, and national tournaments through- out the school year. In October, 17 students participated in Collegiate Nationals in New York City. Two of these students received gold medals, one received a silver medal, and 11 received bronze medals. tudents play a friendly game of pool in the Billiards Room. On February 24 and 25, 1994, the Billiards Room hosted the Regional Recreation Tournament. The schools that competed were members of the Association of College Unions International, which included Michigan State, Ohio State, and Western Michigan universities. During an intense two-day tournament, representatives from each campus competed in pool, bowling, chess, table tennis, bridge, euchre and darts. Michelle Rae Take the Story by Rakhi Shah and Stephanie Even with their busy schedules, students found ways to relieve stress through different types of recreation. Whether it was playing pool, competing in volleyball, or attending Taekwondo classes, students found time to enjoy themselves. The Billiards Room, located on the second floor of the Michigan Union, provided students with a fun environment where they could relax. The Billiards Room held weekly nine ball tournaments and ladies ' nights, sponsored classes, and organized intra-residence hall pool tournaments. Students received a free game of pool on their birthday. The Volleyball Club got off to a great start with their new coach, Sun Tran. Focusing on getting back to fundamentals, the team practiced twice a week at the Central Campus Recreation Building. During second semester, the team spent nearly every weekend in competition, including the Big Ten Tournament, the Midwest Regional Tournament, and the National Tournament. Last season, the team defeated the University of Minnesota to clench the National Women ' s Club Volleyball Title. Other teams competing at nationals included the University of Tex the University of Colorado, and Colorado State University. Taekwondo was a Korean Martial Art form that was recently accepted as a full medal sport in the 2000 Olympics. In 1995, the clji celebrated its 25th year. Students joined for various reasons including self-defense, exercise, and competition. Grand Master H 1 Chong, who also served as president of the U.S. Taekwondo Union, trained two students who went on to place in an Olympic Ga Master Joseph Lloyd, a member of the legal council of the U.S. Taekwondo Union, was the other head instructor for the group. 154 Organizations ana dtepname ami Challenge

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E xecutive Board members Laura Leenhouts, Greg Apotsos, Andie Pocze, and Ross Hammersley discuss upcoming sailing team meets. The Sloop National, held at the Coast Guard Academy Nov. 3-5, was the highest level of competition for sailing clubs. The team qualified for this tournament for the first time since 1990. Greg Kesslcr SAILING TEAM: FRONT: Laura Gordon, Jessica Gabourie, Andie Pocze (secre- tary), Shelley Staley. ROW 2: Garrett Rentrop, Jeffrey Kaycs, Erin O ' Brien, Megan Hilt, Chris Lefterdink, Michael McLaughlin, Dan Nakoneczny, Libby Tomlinson, Mary Fyke, Laura Leenhouts (captain), Peter Feldman. BACK: David Fedewa, Eric Carlson, Christian Mitchell, Tom Campbell, Ross Hammersley (social chair), Greg Apotsos (captain), Matt Gregory, Marc Nugent. Michelle R.ie CYCLING CLUB: FRONT: Jon Kazmierski, Rich Battaglia, Seth Kleinglass, Ryan Isaacs, Keith Wood, Bill Schott. BACK: Vince Chmielewski, Ncal Blatt, Matt Lurin, Bridgette Duda, Dan Lerov, Matthew Kucharski. Michelle Rac BALLROOM DANCE CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD: Paula Bush, Marie Logan, Jennifer Wade, Ross Hieber, Gregjakes, Herman Humes, Karen White, Robert Pinter, Louise Tamres, Zack Lukjan, Lynn Tuttle, Bob Avery, Matthew Gutchess. 156 Organizations hoto courtesy of the Ballroom Da ob Pinter and Louise Tamres from the Ballroom Dance perform the Cha-cha. Many dances were taught ranging from smooth like the Waltz, the Tango and the Foxtrot to rhythm dances like the Swi Cha-cha, and the Hustle.