BIG 12 CONFERENCE NEWS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2013
Contact: Laura Rasmussen
Academic All-Big 12 Track & Field Teams Honor 214 Student-Athletes
IRVING, Texas — The Big 12 Conference has named 214 student-athletes to the 2013 Academic All-Big 12 Track & Field Teams, the league
office announced.
A total of 136 individuals were recognized on the women’s team (106 first team, 30 second team), while the men’s team featured 78 studentathletes (59 first team, 19 second team).
On the men’s side, Greg Bostick and Blake Niccum (Baylor) were nominated with 4.00 grade point averages. For the women, 10 individuals
represented with a perfect GPA: Annelle Meals (Kansas State), Jacy Bennett (Oklahoma), Brooke Gritters, Clara Telford, Caitlin Way and
Kendra Woodson (Oklahoma State), Tiffany Tarver and Caitlin Waters (Texas Tech), and Aubrey Moskal and Kelly Williams (West Virginia).
Oklahoma State paced all men’s teams with 17 total selections, while Baylor had the most honorees on the women’s side with 27.
Combined, 165 student-athletes earned first team distinction, while 49 comprised the second team.
First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.
To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher (either cumulative or the two previous semesters) and must have participated
in 60 percent of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior
student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.
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2013 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD TEAM
FIRST TEAM (3.20-PLUS GPA; *INDICATES NOMINATED WITH A 4.00 GPA)
Name, School
Class
Major
Hometown
Ben Allen, Baylor
Sr.
English
Cedar Hill, Texas
Justin Allen, Baylor
Jr.
General Studies
Mt. Vernon, N.Y.
Eric Bostick, Baylor
Sr.
Accounting
Eddy, Texas
Greg Bostick, Baylor*
So.
Pre-business
Eddy, Texas
Richard Hansen, Baylor
So.
Mechanical Engineering
Newberg, Ore.
Taylor Jackson, Baylor
Sr.
Biology
El Paso, Texas
Hayden Loudenslager, Baylor
Jr.
Finance
Erie, Colo.
Blake Mayberry, Baylor
Jr.
Speech Communication
Arlington, Texas
Blake Niccum, Baylor*
Sr.
Engineering
Houston, Texas
Justin Schappell, Baylor
So.
Business Fellow
Richland Hills, Texas
Tyler Stewart, Baylor
Sr.
Exercise Physiology
Nikayuna, N.Y.
Jonathan Tijerina, Baylor
So.
Biology
Marshall, Texas
Mohamed Hrezi, Iowa State
Sr.
Accounting
Naugatuck, Conn.
Mark Johnson, Iowa State
Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
Ames, Iowa
Charles Paul, Iowa State
Sr.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Le Claire, Iowa
Taylor Sanderson, Iowa State
RFr.
Business
Bondurant, Iowa
Cullen Wannarka, Iowa State
RFr.
Civil engineering
West Linn, Ore.
Alex Bishop, Kansas
Jr.
Exercise Science
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Aaron Blevins, Kansas
So.
Aerospace Engineering
Mayetta, Kan.
Reid Buchanan, Kansas
So.
Electrical Engineering
Manhattan, Kan.
Dalen Fink, Kansas
Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
O’Fallon, Mo.
Evan Landes, Kansas
So.
Exercise Science
Mulvane, Kan.
Josh Munsch, Kansas
Jr.
Design
Hays, Kan.
Kaman Schneider, Kansas
Sr.
Biology: Genetics
Tribune, Kan.
Nick Seckfort, Kansas
Jr.
Architecture
St. Louis, Mo.
Tommy Brady, Kansas State
So.
Education
Gardner, Kan.
Kyle Hanson, Kansas State
Sr.
Finance
Leawood, Kan.
Ryan Hershberger, Kansas State
Jr.
Math/Computer Science
Clay Center, Kan.
Cameron Savage, Kansas State
Sr.
Finance
Upland, Calif.
David Taylor, Kansas State
Sr.
Finance
Coffeyville, Kan.
Kyle Wait, Kansas State
Jr.
Wildlife Biology
Gardner, Kan.
Patrick Casey, Oklahoma
Sr.
Multidisciplinary Studies
Laurel, Mont.
William Kogel, Oklahoma
Sr.
Multidisciplinary Studies
Sioux Fall, S.D.
Holden Mitchell, Oklahoma
Sr.
Mechanical Engineering
Bartlesville, Okla.
Kevin Schwab, Oklahoma
Sr.
Multidisciplinary Studies
Mustang, Okla.
Kevin Williams, Oklahoma
Sr.
Marketing
Denver, Colo.
Mason Williams, Oklahoma
So.
Finance
Southlake, Texas
Nathaniel Winfrey, Oklahoma
Jr.
Health and Exercise Science
Stillwater, Okla.
Raul Botezan, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Economics
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Taylor Buck, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medicine Lodge, Kan.
Fabian Clarkson, Oklahoma State
RFr.
Aerospace Engineering
Berlin, Germany
Kevin Colon, Oklahoma State
Jr.
Physical Education, with option in Teacher Education Kansas City, Mo.
Thomas Farrell, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Brian Gohlke, Oklahoma State
RFr.
Accounting
The Woodlands, Texas
Shadrack Kipchirchir, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Construction Management Technology
Eldoret, Kenya
Nick Miller, Oklahoma State
So.
University Studies
Carlisle, United Kingdom
David Osborn, Oklahoma State
Jr.
Chemical Engineering
Chesterton, Ind.
Klaus Schmidt, Oklahoma State
Sr.
Physical Education, with option in Teacher Education Tivoli, N.Y.
Neal Smith, Oklahoma State
Jr.
Health Education and Promotion
Southlake, Texas
Zach Wills, Oklahoma State
So.
Nutritional Sciences, w/ option in Human Nutrition/Premedical Sciences Mason, Ohio
Austin Wright, Oklahoma State
So.
Zoology & Spanish
Rapid City, S.D.
Justin Chambers, TCU
Jr.
Economics
Kaufman, Texas
Taylor Moult, TCU
So.
Finance
Tulsa, Okla.
Josh Brudnick, Texas
Jr.
Economics
Katy, Texas
John McNamara, Texas
Sr.
Government
Austin, Texas
Kevin Rayes, Texas
Sr.
Government
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Taji Henley, Texas Tech
So.
Petroleum Engineering
Spring, Texas
Kendall McVey, Texas Tech
So.
Chemical Engineering
Albuquerque, N.M.
Kyle Thompson, Texas Tech
So.
Exercise and Sports Sciences
Argyle, Texas
SECOND TEAM (3.00 TO 3.19 GPA)
Name, School
Bradley Miles, Baylor
Drew Seale, Baylor
Brandon Barnes, Iowa State
Alexander Dillenbeck, Iowa State
Henry Kelley, Iowa State
Class
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Major
Marketing
Accounting
Marketing
Kinesiology
Mechanical Engineering
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Hometown
Hatfield, Pa.
Abilene, Texas
Bismarck, N.D.
Aurora, Colo.
Waukee, Iowa
Josh Baden, Kansas
Brendan Soucie, Kansas
Frezer Legesse, Oklahoma
Austin Perry, Oklahoma
Tommy Casey, Oklahoma State
Kirubel Erassa, Oklahoma State
Cody Kenny, Oklahoma State
Taylor Monaghan, Oklahoma State
Preston Newsome, TCU
Blake Jakobsson, Texas
Patrick McGregor, Texas
Jacob Wohlford, Texas
Kory Mauritsen, Texas Tech
Kyal Meyers, Texas Tech
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
RFr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Math
Exercise Science
Multidisciplinary Studies
Communications
Economics
Marketing
Undeclared
Physiology
Pre-Business
Physical Culture and Sport
Physical Culture and Sports
Corporate Communication
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing
Colby, Kan.
Osawatomie, Kan.
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Duncan, Okla.
Sligo, Ireland
Grayson, Ga.
Woodward, Okla.
Tulsa, Okla.
Lawrence, Kan.
Burleson, Texas
Hoover, Ala.
Coppell, Texas
Artesia, N.M.
China Spring, Texas
2013 ACADEMIC ALL-BIG 12 WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD TEAM
FIRST TEAM (3.20-PLUS GPA; *INDICATES NOMINATED WITH A 4.00 GPA)
Name, School
Class
Major
Lynette Atkinson, Baylor
Sr.
Physical Education
Justine Charbonnet, Baylor
Jr.
Communication Specialist
Lauren Cook, Baylor
So.
Business
Jessica Gabler, Baylor
Sr.
Environmental Studies
Jennifer Gueldner, Baylor
Jr.
Environmental Studies
Jenna Henrich, Baylor
So.
General Studies
Calesia Henson, Baylor
Jr.
Political Science
Christina Holland, Baylor
Sr.
Communication Specialist
Rachel Johnson, Baylor
So.
Exercise Physiology
Mariah Kelly, Baylor
Jr.
Health Science Studies
Georgia Mullins, Baylor
Jr.
Exercise Physiology
Alyssa Nichols, Baylor
Jr.
Studio Art: Graphic Design
Michelle Nwachukwu, Baylor
Jr.
Biology
Brittany OgunMokun, Baylor
Sr.
General Studies
Michelle Ratliff, Baylor
Sr.
Studio Art: Graphic Design
Raena Rhone, Baylor
So.
Health Science Studies
Brianna Schrader, Baylor
So.
Exercise Physiology
Jessica Shadley, Baylor
Jr.
Child and Family Studies
Taylor Torres, Baylor
Jr.
Mechanical Engineering
Lizzy Whitney, Baylor
Sr.
Health Science Studies
Samantha Bluske, Iowa State
Jr.
Diet and Exercise
Tressa Borchardt, Iowa State
Jr.
Child and Family Studies
Danielle Frere, Iowa State
Sr.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Margaret Gannon, Iowa State
So.
Chemical Engineering
Christina Hillman, Iowa State
So.
Child and Family Studies
Jessica Nichols, Iowa State
So.
Psychology
Emily Meese, Iowa State
Jr.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Kathryn Moen, Iowa State
So.
Elrm. Education
Meaghan Nelson, Iowa State
RFr.
software engineering
Taylor Petersen, Iowa State
Sr.
Animal Science
Donnise Powell, Iowa State
Sr.
child and family studies
Colleen Riley, Iowa State
RFr.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Kayla Sanborn, Iowa State
So.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Krista Shoeman, Iowa State
So.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Danielle Stack, Iowa State
Sr.
Diet and Exercise
Andrea Toppin, Iowa State
RFr.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Bree Woelber, Iowa State
So.
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Natalie Becker, Kansas
Jr.
Community Health
Heather Bergmann, Kansas
Sr.
Chemistry
Sarah Hedberg, Kansas
Sr.
Human Biology: Biology
Jaimie House, Kansas
So.
Business: Accounting
Denesha Morris, Kansas
Sr.
Psychology
Timmie Morris, Kansas
Jr.
Biology: Genetics
Abby Row, Kansas
Jr.
Pharmacy
Kathleen Thompson, Kansas
Sr.
Civil Engineering
Devin Wiegers, Kansas
Sr.
Graduate School: Sports Managament
Richelle Farley, Kansas State
Sr.
Public Health Nutrition
Cenarda Jackson, Kansas State
Sr.
Accounting
Sarah Kolmer, Kansas State
So.
Kinesiology
Annelle Meals, Kansas State*
Sr.
Agriculture Education
Erika Schiller, Kansas State
So.
Dietetics
Danielle Winters, Kansas State
RFr.
Communication
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Hometown
St. Louis, Mo.
The Woodlands, Texas
Liberty, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Seabrook, Texas
Little Rock, Ark.
Plano, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Plano, Texas
Niagara Falls, Ontario
San Antonio, Texas
Cedar Hill, Texas
Wylie, Texas
Landrover, Md.
Amarillo, Texas
Chicago, Ill.
Austin, Texas
Lewisville, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
Montgomery, Texas
Chaseburg, Wis.
Gothenburg, Neb.
Muscatine, Iowa
Hampshire, Iowa
Dover, Del.
Perry, Iowa
Excelsior, Minn.
Fairbank, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Gladbrook, Iowa
Union City, Calif.
St. Louis, Mo.
Anamosa, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Mankato, Minn.
Clear Lake, Iowa
Popestone, Minn.
St. Louis, Mo.
Concordia, Kan.
Phoenix, Ariz.
El Dorado, Kan.
Manchester, Jamaica
Paola, Kan.
Merriam, Kan.
Chesterfield, Mo.
Leawood, Kan.
Bridgetown, Barbados
Frederick, Md.
Emporia, Kan.
Clay Center, Kan.
Leavenworth, Kan.
Plainville, Kan.
Jacy Bennett, Oklahoma*
Molly Ferguson, Oklahoma
Kate Foster, Oklahoma
Hilary Krein, Oklahoma
Alexandra Morgan, Oklahoma
Morgan Nichols, Oklahoma
Rylee Rackley, Oklahoma
Robin Ray, Oklahoma
Kristen Rice, Oklahoma
Karen Shump, Oklahoma
Mihaela Bobos, Oklahoma State
Jackie Campos, Oklahoma State
Victoria Fratczak, Oklahoma State
Brooke Gritters, Oklahoma State*
Bailey Johnson, Oklahoma State
Kate Kujawa, Oklahoma State
Gloria Moseley, Oklahoma State
Natalja Piliusina, Oklahoma State
Taylor Stolt, Oklahoma State
Clara Telford, Oklahoma State*
Caitlin Way, Oklahoma State*
Kendra Woodson, Oklahoma State*
Katie Dalton, TCU
Agnes Kemboi, TCU
Emily Hanna, TCU
Brianna Latson, TCU
Samantha Reynolds, TCU
Kelsey Samuels, TCU
Megan Smith, TCU
Mia Behm, Texas
Shanay Briscoe, Texas
Chalonda Goodman, Texas
Marielle Hall, Texas
Jessica Harper, Texas
Anne Jones, Texas
Briana Nelson, Texas
Akua Sencherey, Texas
Megan Siebert, Texas
Ginny Simon, Texas
Avril McGhee, Texas Tech
Tiffany Tarver, Texas Tech*
Caitlin Waters, Texas Tech*
Sarah-Anne Brault, West Virginia
Sydney Cummings, West Virginia
Kiley Defibaugh, West Virginia
Jordan Hamric, West Virginia
Alexandra Klauke, West Virginia
Aubrey Moskal, West Virginia*
Lauren Moskal, West Virginia
Allison Pettit, West Virginia
Hallina Portner, West Virginia
Alanna Pritts, West Virginia
Allison Tyree, West Virginia
Kelly Williams, West Virginia*
Sr.
Sr.
RFr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
RFr.
Sr.
RFr.
Jr.
RFr.
RFr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
RFr.
RFr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Supply Chain Management
Mesa, Ariz.
International Business
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Language Arts Education
Mesquite, Texas
Finance
Eureka, S.D.
Psychology
Ventura, Calif.
Finance
Ennis, Texas
Communications
Sulphur, Okla.
Multidisciplinary Studies
McAlester, Okla.
Environmental Engineering
Flower Mound, Texas
Special Education
Media, Pa.
Economics
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Health Education and Promotion
Santa Teresa, N.M.
Biological Science
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Exercise & Health
Pella, Iowa
Nutritional Sciences, w/ option in Human Nutrition/Premedical SciencesDripping Springs, Texas
Aerospace Engineering & Mechanical Engineering Regina, Canada
Mechanical Engineering
Edmond, Okla.
Civil Engineering
Klaipeda, Lithuania
Nutritional Sciences, with option in Allied Health
Wichita Falls, Texas
Physiology
Euless, Texas
Physiology
Mitchell, S.D.
Physiology
Farmington, N.M.
Kinesiology
Bentonville, Ark.
Nursing
Eldoret, Kenya
Supply and Value Chain Management
Pueblo, Colo.
Social Work
Prairie Village, Kan.
Kinesiology
Mesa, Ariz.
Journalism
Mesquite, Texas
Biology
Olathe, Kan.
Advertising
Tyler, Texas
Marketing
Houston, Texas
Marketing
Newnan, Ga.
Government
Haddonfield, N.J.
Marketing
Southlake, Texas
Pharmacy
Houston, Texas
Economics
Greenville, S.C.
Advertising
Jackson, Texas
Health Promotion
Dallas, Texas
Spanish
Houston, Texas
Nutrition
Spanish Town, Jamaica
Political Science
San Diego, Calif.
Biology
Clovis, N.M.
Finance
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Child Development and Family Studies
Charleston, W. Va.
Sociology and Anthropology
Moundsville, W. Va.
Exercise Physiology
Bruceton Mills, W. Va.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Cincinnati, Ohio
Elementary Education
Morgantown, W. Va.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Morgantown, W. Va.
Exercise Physiology
Morgantown, W. Va.
Exercise Physiology
Morgantown, W. Va.
Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Weirton, W. Va.
Industrial Engineering
Chesterland, Ohio
Journalism
Chesterland, Ohio
SECOND TEAM (3.00 TO 3.19 GPA)
Name, School
Jasmine Adekoya, Baylor
Courtney Cox, Baylor
Ashley Fields, Baylor
Kim Parr, Baylor
Lauren Rover, Baylor
Ivorie Walker, Baylor
Skylar White, Baylor
Hayle Bozarth, Iowa State
Kelly McCoy, Iowa State
Hannah Willms, Iowa State
Alena Krechyk, Kansas
Neville, Kansas
Tessa Turcotte, Kansas
Class
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Major
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
General Studies
General Studies
Exercise Physiology
Psychology
Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Finance
Kinesiology: Health Studies
Slavic Languages
Music Education
Speech Language Hearing
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Hometown
Missouri City, Texas
Allen, Texas
Amherst, Texas
Grapevine, Texas
Cypress, Texas
Dallas, Texas
DeSoto, Texas
Norton, Kan.
Cary, Iowa
Waterloo, Iowa
Grodno, BelarusRebecca
Merrillville, Ind.
Albuquerque, N.M.
Erica Twiss, Kansas State
Brooke Garner, Oklahoma
Claire McConnell, Oklahoma
Madison Allen, Oklahoma State
Sara Talley, TCU
Patricia Terry, TCU
Dowie, Texas
Brittany Marches, Texas
Morgan Snow, Texas
Michaela Palu, Texas Tech
Heather Adams, West Virginia
Stephanie Aldea, West Virginia
Rachel Buser, West Virginia
Arielle Gaither, West Virginia
Alison Kimble, West Virginia
Karissa Knabenshue, West Virginia
Chene Townsend, West Virginia
Jr.
RFr.
Sr.
RFr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Elementary Education
Broadcasting and Electronic Media
International Business
Athletic Training
Business Information Systems
Kinesiology
Nutrition
Biology
Education
Public Relations
Professional Pharmacy
Economics
Special Education
Mechanical Engineering
Exercise Physiology
Psychology
Exercise Physiology
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Tulsa, Okla.
Klein, Texas
Whitesboro, Texas
Resaca, Ga.
McAllen, Texas Danielle
Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica
Atascocita, Texas
Decatur, Ga.
San Antonio, Texas
Reedsville, Pa.
Windsor, Ontario
Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
Baltimore, Md.
Morgantown, W. Va.
Buckhannon, W. Va.
Kingston, Jamaica