WALTHAM, Mass.-- Seniors Courtney Koester of Northwestern University and Sarah Dance of Truman State head the 2004-2005 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America women's At-Large Teams, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors Association. The women's At-Large program for Academic All-America includes the sports of bowling, crew, fencing, golf, gymnastics, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, tennis, and water polo. Koester, a native of Richmond, Ind., was selected as the Academic All-America of the Year in the University Division, The All-American midfielder led the Wildcats to the 2005 NCAA Lacrosse championship. A Computer Engineering and Economics double major with a 3.81 grade point average, the fifth-year senior led Northwestern to a perfect season (21-0) and a national championship in the program's fourth year of existence. The three-time all-conference selection keyed the best defense in the nation, a unit that allowed only 5.90 goals per game. Koester also ranked among the NCAA leaders with 73 draw controls. "It is a tremendous honor for me to accept this prestigious award," Koester said when informed of the award. "There are so many outstanding and deserving candidates, and I am extremely flattered to be able to represent Northwestern University in such a positive manner. Northwestern has provided me with incredible athletic and academic opportunities." Dance, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, was selected as the Academic All-America of the Year in the College Division. The standout swimmer is a three-time Academic All-America First-Team selection who compiled a 4.0 grade point average as an Exercise Science major. She earned 28 All-America honors during her outstanding career, including seven national championships as a member of the 400 and 800-yard freestyle relay teams. She also won the prestigious NCAA Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship and an NCAA postgraduate scholarship. "It is a great honor to receive this award," said Dance, "I've had a lot of great things happen to me this year and this is at the top of list. I would like to thank CoSIDA and ESPN the Magazine for this wonderful honor." Joining Koestler on the University Division Academic All-America first team were senior swimmer Samantha Arsenault of Georgia, senior diver Cassandra Cardinell of Indiana, senior swimmer Deirdre Dlugonski of Penn State and senior swimmer Taylor Simpson of Gardner Webb. Goalkeeper Naomi Campano Radio of the Mount St. Mary's lacrosse team was also honored, along with senior tennis players Megan Bradley of the University of Miami, Marle Matrka of Coastal Carolina and Story Tweedie-Yates of Southern Methodist. Junior tennis player Jennifer Magley of Florida was also honored. Juniors Amy Cochran (Keene, N.H.) of Vermont and Alison Crocker (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) of Dartmouth join senior Martina Stursova (Policka, Czech Republic) of New Mexico as the skiing representatives on the team. Senior Leah Gordon (Wausau, Wis.) of Wisconsin's crew team and senior Katie Lesko (Dayton, Ohio) of Dayton's rowing team round out the first team. Dance was joined on the College Division At-Large team by teammate and classmate Diana Betsworth (swimming), Jill Bog (swimming) and Sarah Peck (swimming) of Denison University, Kate Creasy (tennis) of Greensboro College, Serena Fadel (swimming) of Whitworth, Holly Glover (golf) of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Megan Hulick (tennis) of Grove City College, Mandy Kaempf (skiing) of Alaska-Anchorage, Jennifer Lowe (rifle) of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Megan Michael (tennis) of King's College, Amanda Parker (gymnastics) of Gustavus Adolphus, Greta Trotman (tennis) of Barry University, Jennifer Walker (field hockey) of Bentley College, and Samantha White swimming) of Emory University. In addition to Dance, the other repeat first-team selections were Campano Radio, Stursova, Betsworth and Parker. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore athletic and academic standings at his/her current institution and be nominated by his/her sports information director. Since the program's inception in 1952, CoSIDA has bestowed Academic All-America honors on more than 14,000 student-athletes in Divisions I, II, III and NAIA covering all NCAA championship sports. ESPN The Magazine – winner of the 2003 National Magazine Award for General Excellence – is a provocative and innovative sports publication. Full of insight, analysis, impact and wit, the oversized bi-weekly with a circulation of 1.85 million looks ahead to give fans a unique perspective on the world of sports. For more information about the Academic All-America Teams program, please visit www.cosida.com or e-mail rlipe@bentley.edu.
2004-05 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® Wonen's At-Large Team (University Division)
as selected by CoSIDA
FIRST TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Samantha Arsenault Georgia Swimming Sr. Peabody, Mass. 3.82, Science Education Megan Bradley Miami (Fla.) Tennis Sr. Columbia, Mo. 3.50, Sports Administration Naomi Campano Radio Mt. St. Mary's Lacrosse Gr. Schnecksville, Pa. 3.97, Political Science Cassandra Cardinell Indiana Swimming Sr. Loudonville, N.Y. 3.81, Telecommunications Tech. Amy Cochran Vermont Skiing Jr. Keene, N.H. 3.98, Physics Alison Crocker Dartmouth Skiing Jr. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 4.00, Physics Deirdre Dlugonski Penn State Swimming Sr. Washington, Pa. 3.95, Kinesiology Leah Gordon Wisconsin Crew Sr. Wausau, Wis. 4.00, Psychology/Biology Courtney Koester Northwestern Lacrosse Sr. Richmond, Ind. 3.81, Computer Engineering/Econ. Katie Lesko Dayton Rowing Sr. Dayton, Ohio 4.00, Spanish/Biology Jennifer Magley Florida Tennis Jr. Bradenton, Fla. 3.82, English Marle Matrka Coastal Carolina Tennis Sr. Wilmington, Ohio 4.00, Biology Taylor Simpson Gardner-Webb Swimming Jr. Boiling Springs, N.C. 4.00, English/Spanish Martina Stursova New Mexico Skiing Sr. Policka, Czech Republic 3.97, Biology Story Tweedie-Yates Texas Christian Tennis Sr. Redmond, Wash. 4.00, Psychology
SECOND TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Kelli Barton Notre Dame Swimming Sr. Scottsdale, Ariz. 3.94, Theology/Political Science Vipa Bernhardt Florida Swimming Jr. Bad Hersfelt, Germany 3.82, Music Perf./Neuro. Science Kristen Clary Xavier Tennis Jr. Terre Haute, Ind. 4.00, Accounting Lauren Clary Xavier Tennis Sr. Terre Haute, Ind. 3.91, Psychology Line Cordes Coastal Carolina Golf Sr. Bronderslev, Denmark 3.94, Marine Science Leah Geib Delaware Field Hockey Sr. Schwenksville, Pa. 3.92, Communications Cynthya Goulet Illinois Tennis Sr. Longueuil, Quebec 3.96, Finance Jessica Javelet Louisville Field Hockey So. Rancho Sante Fe, Cal. 4.00, Marketing Colleen McCrosky Duquesne Crew Sr. Solon, Ohio 4.00, Occupational Therapy Erin Osborn Dartmouth Lacrosse Sr. Holyoke, Mass. 3.86, Government Abby Ostruzka Connecticut Field Hockey Sr. Riverside, Conn. 3.80, Special Education Bindiya Parekh Arkansas-Little Rock Tennis Jr. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 4.00, Mgmt. Info. Systems Kate Richardson UCLA Gymnastics Jr. Coquitlam, B.C. 3.73, Physiological Sciences Richelle Simpson Nebraska Gymnastics Sr. Toronto, Ontario 3.88, Inter. Studies/French Gabby Wedding Kent State Golf Sr. Wilmington, Ohio 3.97, Marketing
THIRD TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Marian Al-Shikarchy Niagara Tennis Sr. Fonthill, Ontario 3.92, Political Science Anca Anastasiu Southern California Tennis So. Pretoria, South Africa 4.00, Business Administration Emily Feher UCLA Water Polo So. Santa Ana, Cal. 3.72, Psychology Jessica Guyer Bowling Green Gymnastics Jr. Columbus, Ohio 4.00, Biology Mary Neill Hagood Furman Tennis Sr. Charleston, S.C. 3.78, Psychology Andrea Johnson Southern Illinois Swimming Sr. Elburn, Ill. 4.00, Special Education Tina Klemenc Texas State Tennis Sr. Zgomja Lipnica, Slovenia 4.00, Business Administration Meghan Miller Cornell Gymnastics Sr. Watsonville, Cal. 3.83, Biology & Sociology Caroline Ouellette Minnesota-Duluth Ice Hockey Sr. Montreal, Quebec 3.68, Criminology & Women's Studies Jaclyn Sanders St. John's Golf Sr. Brights Grove, Ont. 3.99, Sports Management Alisa Schuknecht Texas Swimming Sr. Bend, Ore. 3.91, Nutrition Karin Sjodin Oklahoma State Golf Jr. Gothenberg, Sweden 3.96, General Business Tana Trapani Southern Illinois Tennis Sr. Murphysboro, Ill. 4.00, Accounting Shaunnah Wark Naval Academy Crew Sr. Exeter, N.H. 3.77, Systems Engineering Erin Weibley Lock Haven Field Hockey Sr. Loysville, Pa. 3.97, Health Science ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Team Member of the Year: Courtney Koester, Northwestern
2004-05 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® Women's At-Large Team (College Division)
as selected by CoSIDA
FIRST TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Diana Betsworth Truman State Swimming Sr. East Moline, Ill. 3.94, Exercise Science Jill Bog Denison Swimming Sr. Anoka, Minn. 3.87, German and Education Kate Creasy Greensboro Tennis Sr. Mechancisville, Va. 4.00, Business Administration/Economics Sarah Dance Truman State Swimming Sr. Lincoln, Neb. 4.00, Exercise Science Serena Fadel Whitworth Swimming Sr. Boise, Idaho 3.90, Biochemistry Holly Glover Mary Hardin-Baylor Golf Sr. Breckenridge, Texas 3.759, Exercise & Sport Science Megan Hulick Grove City Tennis Sr. Butler, Pa. 4.0, Computer Information Systems Mandy Kaempf Alaska-Anchorage Skiing Sr. Steinbach-Hallenberg, Germ. 3.88, Sociology Jennifer Lowe Rose-Hulman Rifle Sr. Overland Park, Kans. 4.0, Chemical Engineering Megan Michael King's College Tennis Sr. Forty Fort, Pa. 4.0, Pre-law major Amanda Parker Gustavus Adolphus Gymnastics Sr. Ames, Iowa 3.98, Political Science Sarah Peck Denison Swimming Sr. Palo Alto, Calif. 3.91, Psychology Greta Trotman Barry Tennis Jr. Mamaroneck, N.Y. 4.0, History/Literature Jennifer Walker Bentley Field Hockey Sr. Lyman, Maine 3.96, Corporate Finance & Accounting Samantha White Emory Swimming Jr. Silver Spring, Md. 3.84, Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
SECOND TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Courtney Bull Methodist Tennis Sr. Berwick, Pa. 3.988, Business Administration Biljana Cokovik Florida Southern Swimming Sr. Skopje, Macedonia 4.00, Computer Science Christy Cousins Wingate Swimming Sr. Woodbridge, Va. 3.94, Communications Studies Ashley Harmeling Amherst Lacrosse Sr. North Reading, Mass. 3.70, Economics/Psychology Jessica Herman Wingate Swimming Jr. Ashford, Conn. 4.00, Biology Dragana Ilic Lynn Tennis Jr. Belgrade, Serbia&Montenegro 4.00, Psychology Kristen Jehl Virginia Wesleyan Field Hockey/Lax. Jr. Campton. N.H. 3.92, Criminal Justice/Sociology Kate Kovenock Connecticut College Swimming Sr. Orono, Maine 3.60, Philosophy Sophia Kwon Lebanon Valley Tennis Sr. Enola, Pa. 4.00, Chemistry Lindsey McCormick Lebanon Valley Field Hockey Sr. Duncannon, Pa. 3.92, Biology & Spanish Corrie McDaniel Seattle Pacific Gymnastics Sr. Lawrence, Kans. 3.74, Classics Anne Melvin UW-La Crosse Swimming Sr. Abbotsford, Wisc. 3.82, Nuclear Medicine Technology Brittany Parker Coast Guard Crew Sr. Montclair, Va. 3.93,Electrical Engineering Amanda Tuskey Mary Hardin-Baylor Golf Sr. Palestine, Texas 3.858, Computer Science Jen Zuzack Slippery Rock Swimming Sr. Latrobe, Pa. 4.0, Exercise Science
THIRD TEAM
NAME SCHOOL SPORT YR HOMETOWN GPA/MAJOR Erin Acone Stonehill Lacrosse Jr. Bow, N.H. 3.24, Early Childhood Education Brooke Aldrich Ithaca Field Hockey Sr. Oxford, N.Y. 3.91, Athletic Training Cindy Barner Albright Swimming Sr. Harrisburg, Pa. 3.94, Sociology/Criminology& Spanish Alexis Byrd Virginia Wesleyan Field Hockey Sr. Virginia Beach, Va. 3.83,.Criminal Justice Meaghan Clark Kalamazoo Tennis Sr. Battle Creek, Mich. 3.78, Chemistry Kate Eck Central Arkansas Golf Sr. Indianola, Iowa 3.945, Speech Pathology Katie Glorvigen St. Thomas Golf Sr. Grand Rapids, MN 3.84, Business Management Emily Gruenhagen Ohio Northern Swimming Jr. Wauseon, OH 4.00, Pharmacy Laura Kline Kutztown Field Hockey Jr. Reading, PA 4.00, Special Education Stephanie Lantz Bentley Swimming Sr. Saratoga Springs, NY 3.85, Accountancy Kate Larson Macalester Water Polo Sr. Rockford, IL 3.92, Classics/Classical Archaeology Gena Lindsay NW Missouri Tennis Jr. St. Joseph, MO 3.90, Elementary Education Katie Lohnes Ohio Wesleyan Swimming Sr. Springfield, OH 3.96, Journalism & Spanish Lacey McMunn Missouri Southern Tennis Sr. Parsons, KS 4.00, Elementary Education Jenny Mongeau Assumption Lacrosse Jr. Westboro, MA 3.805, Biology/Chemistry/Math ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America Team Member of the Year: Sarah Dance, Truman State