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2015-16 Softball
Freshmen
Sophomores
2015-2016
Softball Season
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Softball Roster
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2015-16 WOMEN’S SOFTBALL ROSTER TEMPLATE
NO
NAME
POS
B/T
HT
YR HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
1
Lindsey Greer
C/OF
L/R
5’4”
Fr
Howard City, MI/Reed City High School
2
Megan Romkema
OF
R/R
5’7”
Fr
North Muskegon, MI/North Muskegon HS
3
Courtney (CJ)
Masseau
OF
L/R
5’1”
So Holt, MI/ Holt High School
4
Kayla Savacool
OF
R/R
5’1”
Fr
5
Sammy Slachter
C/OF
R/R
5’3”
So Grant, MI/ Grant High School
6
Alexis Carpenter
P
R/R
5’10”
So Central Lake, MI/ Central Lake HS
7
Briana Mairose
1B
R/R
5’10”
Fr
8
Amy Gillings
2B/SS
R/R
5’9”
So Muskegon, MI/ Mona Shores High School
9
Candace Sutter
OF
L/R
5’3”
So North Branch, MI/ North Branch HS
10
Morgan Giddings
SS
R/R
5’2”
So Muskegon, MI/Oakridge High School
11
Carrie Mesman
OF
R/R
5’6”
Fr
12
Lindsey Helsen
3B
R/R
5’2”
So Fruitport, MI/ Fruitport High School
13
McKenzie Butgereit
3B/1B
R/R
5'4"
Fr
Grand Rapids, MI/ Caledonia High School
14
Kyla Dutcher
P/UT
R/R
5'5"
Fr
North Branch, MI/ North Branch High
School
16
Alysia Folkersma
UT
R/R
5'10"
Fr
Buckley, MI/ Kingsley High School
17
Morgan Nelson
IF
R/R
5'3"
Fr
North Muskegon, MI/ North Muskegon High
School
18
Alexis Melton
C
R/R
5'4"
Fr
Lake Fenton, MI/ Lake Fenton High School
22
Kaycee Jackson
2B
R/R
5'2"
Fr
Hesperia, MI/ Hesperia High School
25
Sam Krause
OF
R/R
5'6"
So Brighton, MI/ Brighton High School
26
Morgan Engelsman
P
R/R
5'7"
Fr
Zeeland, MI/ Zeeland West High School
27
Dani Oracz
OF
R/R
5'10"
Fr
Caledonia, MI/ Caledonia High School
34
Kaitlin Hendrickson
P/1B
R/R
5’10”
So North Muskegon, MI/ North Muskegon HS
Head Coach: Ryan Schalk
Athletic Trainer: Jon Romkema
Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores High School
West Branch, MI/ Ogemaw Heights High
School
Grandville, MI/Grandville High School
Assistant Coaches: Abi Benedict, Colleen Morse, Teresa Collinge
Athletic Director: Marty McDermott
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About MCC Softball
Muskegon Community College Softball is dedicated to providing an atmosphere where student athletes
can learn and grow in the classroom, on the softball field, and in life. Jayhawk Softball is all about a “team
first” mentality and a belief that to be successful, the team is always more important than the individual. We
continuously recruit players that we think will fit with these expectations. We believe to be a great team;
each individual must first be a great person, student, and teammate. Our goal is to build our team into a
family where all of our student athletes come together to contribute to our success on and off the field.
Using these ideals, we have been able to build a very successful program with a great tradition. At MCC, we
are modeled after a Division I program. Our expectations in the classroom and on the field are very high.
One of our main goals is to move our players on to other programs where they can make an impact and
continue to succeed on and off the field. Since 2007, we have sent 43 players on to play at the next level.
We have also been fortunate to win Conference, State, and Regional championships as well as a National
Championship in 2010. We also made another trip back to the national tournament in 2012, finishing 7th
in the nation. Throughout the years, our players have received several awards including All Conference, All
District, All Region, and All American honors. Our coaching staff has also been honored. We received the
2010 Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year, the 2012 N.F.C.A. Division II East Regional Coaching Staff
of the Year, and the 2014 MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year Award.
Players who have continued to play at the 4-year level
Candace Sutter (2016): Goshen College: Goshen, IN. N.A.I.A.
Katie Hendrickson (2016): Goshen College: Goshen, IN. N.A.I.A.
Alexis Carpenter (2016): Goshen College: Goshen, IN. N.A.I.A.
Morgan Giddings (2016): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Megan Jean (2015): Ferris State University: Big Rapids, MI. Division II
Sarah Ferenz (2015): Ferris State University: Big Rapids, MI. Division II
Caten Teff (2015): Lakeland College: Sheboygan, WI. Division III
Meghan Birr (2015): Lourdes University (volleyball): Sylvania, OH. N.A.I.A.
Amanda Chaffee (2014): Saginaw Valley: University Center, MI. Division II
Megan VanderWal (2014): Ferris State University: Big Rapids, MI. Division II
Jessica Gillings (2014): Calvin College: Grand Rapids, MI. Division III
Sydney Tharp (2014): Olivet College: Olivet, MI. Division III
Kelly Barnes (2013): Central Michigan University: Mt. Pleasant, MI. Division I
Taylor Sanicki (2013): Western Michigan University: Kalamazoo, MI. Division I
Kayti Carlson (2013): Ferris State University: Big Rapids, MI. Division II
Deanna Stickler-Gatson (2013): Saginaw Valley: University Center, MI. Division II
Meghan Bosma (2013): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Ariel Cammin (2013): Alderson Broaddus College: Philippi, WV. Division II
Dana Briggs (2012): Michigan State University: East Lansing, MI. Division I
Elizabeth Cudney (2012): University of North Dakota: Grand Forks, ND. Division I
Lindsey Kelenske (2012): Slippery Rock University: Slippery Rock, PA. Division I
Danielle Basch (2012): Newberry College: Newberry, SC. Division II
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Leah Hosking (2012): Newberry College: Newberry, SC. Division II
Ashley Jakus (2012): Calvin College: Grand Rapids, MI. Division III
Caitlin Callow (2012): Calvin College: Grand Rapids, MI. Division III
Janelle Agren (2012): Calvin College: Grand Rapids, MI. Division III
Katlynn Burns (2012): Madonna University: Livonia, MI. N.A.I.A.
Haleigh Burns (2012): Madonna University: Livonia, MI. N.A.I.A.
Caitlin Dekker (2011): Buffalo University: Buffalo, NY. Division I
Ashley Melchert (2010): Eastern Michigan University:Ypsilanti, MI. Division I
Whitney Stratton (2010): University of Detroit Mercy: Detroit, MI. Division I
Ashley Pickel (2010): Trine University: Angola, IN. Division III
Alicia Selvig (2010): Olivet College: Olivet, MI. Division III
Megan Decker (2010): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Ashley White (2010): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Abigail Collinge (2010): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Jamie Melchert (2009): Eastern Michigan University:Ypsilanti, MI. Division I
Tara Sipperly (2009): Trine University: Angola, IN. Division III
Tabitha Johnson (2009): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A
Heidi Holmes (2009): Aquinas College: Grand Rapids, MI. N.A.I.A.
Tina Briggs (2008): Grand Valley State University: Allendale, MI. Division II
Felicia Smith (2007): Olivet College: Olivet, MI. Division III
Beth DeLora (2007): Olivet College: Olivet, MI. Division III
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Honors & Awards
Team Honors
2015 M.C.C.A.A. All-Academic Team
2014 M.C.C.A.A. Western Conference Coach of the Year
2012 N.J.C.A.A. All-Academic Team
2012 M.C.C.A.A. State Champions
2012 N.J.C.A.A. Division II District G Regional Champions
2012 N.J.C.A.A. Division II National Tournament Appearance
2012 N.F.C.A. Division II East Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
2011 M.C.C.A.A. Western Conference Champions
2010 M.C.C.A.A. Western Conference Champions
2010 M.C.C.A.A. State Champions
2010 N.J.C.A.A. Division II District G Regional Champions
2010 N.J.C.A.A. Division II National Champions
2010 N.J.C.A.A. Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year
Individual Honors
2015 Morgan Giddings: All American
2015 Megan Jean: All American
2015 Katie Hendrickson: All American
2013 Brooke Agers: All American
2013 Kayti Carlson: All American
2012 Danielle Basch: All American
2012 Dana Briggs: All American
2012 Katlynn Burns: All American
2011 Caitlin Dekker: All American
2011 Chelsea Kurnat: All American
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Softball
Head Coach
Ryan Schalk Coach Schalk is starting his third season as the head
coach of the Jayhawks and eighth season with the program. He brings a two year
record of 53-35 into the season. The Jayhawks finished in fourth place in the MCCAA
Western Conference for the 2015 season.
Coach Schalk was born and raised in Muskegon, MI. He graduated from Oakridge
High School in 2005 where he played both basketball and baseball. Coach Schalk
went on to receive an Associate’s Degree from Muskegon Community College in
2008 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Grand Valley State University in
2015.
Before taking over the head softball coaching position, he served as an assistant
coach for five years with the Jayhawks. In that time, the program received several
honors and awards highlighted by winning the NJCAA National Championship in
2010. Other honors and awards during that time period included the 2010 Division
II National Coaching Staff of the Year and the 2012 Division II East Coaching Staff of
the Year. During this time, the Jayhawks also produced 10 All-Americans.
In his first year at the helm of the program Schalk was named the 2014 MCCAA
Western Conference Coach of the Year. The 2015 season brought several conference
leading statistics and program records as well as several honors and awards. The
Jayhawks finished in fourth place in the MCCAA Western Conference while leading
the entire MCCAA in runs (402), hits (504), triples (19), RBI (317), and stolen bases
(124). They also finished second in home runs (46) and top five in batting average
(.351) and doubles (79). The .351 team batting average and 46 Home Runs are both
also program records. The 2015 season also produced three All-Americans on the field and an MCCAA All-Academic team
in the classroom. All together in the eight years with the program, Coach Schalk has helped 40 players move on to play at the
next level.
Coach Schalk has also been involved in many aspects of softball throughout the years. He currently serves as an instructor
for Michigan Blue Chip Softball Camps, the Director of Operations for the Lakeshore Summer Softball Camp, and the Head
of Fastpitch Softball at Softball World in Muskegon, MI. In addition to coaching softball, he served as an Assistant Girls Varsity
Basketball Coach at Reeths-Puffer High School and the Head JV Girls Basketball Coach as well.
When asked about the program at Muskegon Community College, Coach Schalk says, “Our program is all about building a
family and learning tough life lessons through the game of softball. Five years from now, no one is going to remember the wins
and losses or the things they learned about the game. What they will remember are the life lessons and the great experiences
they had playing alongside their teammates for the two years they had here.”
When asked about the 2016 Jayhawks, Coach Schalk says, “This is one of the most athletic and well-rounded teams we have
ever had. We have several players that can play multiple positions as well as great depth in our pitching staff.” “We also
have a great balance of power and speed that will help us win a lot of games this year.” “Our biggest strength this year is
our leadership from our sophomore class, including our three captains. They have a year of experience under their belt and
they are ready to compete every single day and do the things it takes to have a successful season.” “We also return two AllAmericans for the first time ever. Our top two pitchers returning from last year and two solid freshmen coming in should
make for a complete pitching staff.” “Offensively, we are tough to get out 1 through 9 and have several players that can come
in off the bench at any time as well.” “Our goal is the same as it is every year, which is to bring another National Championship
back to Muskegon Community College.”
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Abi Benedict
Abi Benedict is starting her first year as an Assistant Coach for the Jayhawks. She was a
member of the Muskegon Community College softball team in both 2008-09 and 2009-2010. She started at third base on
the Jayhawk team that won the NJCAA National Championship in 2010. Coach Benedict graduated from Reeths-Puffer High
School in 2008 where she played softball for four years. She also played on numerous travel softball teams growing up and has
had a passion for softball her whole life. She’s excited for her first coaching experience and looking forward to the 2015-16
softball season. Coach Benedict has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. She is employed as
an Options Counselor and Community Health Worker for Senior Resources in Muskegon. She has a loving husband, Chris
Benedict and two beautiful children, Trent (11) and Braelynn (5). When she is not working or coaching she is spending time
with these three at the ice rink in the winter or on the lake in the summer.
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#1 - Lindsey Greer - Freshman
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Parents - Troy & Brenda Greer
High School - Reed City High School
Career Goal - Work in Helen Devos Children’s Hospital
Favorite Food - Baby Back Ribs and Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Athlete - Pudge Rodriguez
Favorite Quote - “To succeed in life, you need three things: A wishbone,
a backbone, and a funny bone” –Reba Mcentire
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Team bonding in Boyne Mountain when
we went to local football game and cheered them on.
#2 - Megan Romkema - Freshman
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Parents - Jon & Kathy Romekema
High School - North Muskegon High School
Career Goal - Medical Examiner
Favorite Food - Shrimp
Favorite Athlete - Rajai Davis
Favorite Quote - “To uncover your true potential you must find your own limits and have the
courage to blow past them.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Playing with everyone during fall ball for
the first time.
#3 - Courtney “CJ” Masseau - Sophomore
Parents - Vicki Dahlke + Gary Masseau
High School - Holt High School
Career Goal - Enlisted in U.S. Army
Favorite Food - Grilled salmon with lemon juice
Favorite Athlete - Suzie Hull-Reichard
Favorite Quote - “Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Coach Ryan yelling and kicking over buckets.
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#4 - Kayla Savacool - Freshman
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Parents - Mark & Misty Savacool
High School - Mona Shores High School
Career Goal - Nursing
Favorite Food - Strawberries
Favorite Quote - “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be
successful.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - When everyone was hitting well against Jackson.
#5 - Sammy Slachter - Sophomore
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Parents - Kim + Tim Slachter
High School - Grant High School
Career Goal - Radiologist
Favorite Food - Mac + Cheese
Favorite Athlete - Russell Wilson
Favorite Quote - “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.”
Best moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - The experience of gaining new sisters to make a
Jayhawk family.
#6 - Alexis Carpenter - Sophomore
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Parents - Richard + Barb Carpenter
High School - Central Lake High School
Career Goal - Special Education Teacher
Favorite Food - Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Athlete - Cabby
Favorite Quote - “Pain is only temporary.”
Best moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Florida trip.
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#7 - Briana Mairose - Freshman
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Parents - Dave & Liz Mairose
High School - Ogemaw Heights High School
Career Goal - Get my MBA and Work as an Administrative Associate
Favorite Food - Chinese
Favorite Athlete - Lauren Chamberlin
Favorite Quote - “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Karaoke Night!
#8 - Amy Gillings - Sophomore
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Parents - Jim + Mary Gillings
High School - Mona Shores High School
Career Goal - Business Major
Favorite Food - Chicken
Favorite Athlete - Derrick Rose
Favorite Quote - “Philippians 4:13”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Going to Boyne and spending time with the team.
#9 - Candace Sutter - Sophomore
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Parents - Scott + Tina Sutter
High School - North Branch High School
Career Goal - Undecided
Favorite Food - Steak and Potatoes
Favorite Athlete - Calvin Johnson
Favorite Quote - “If you stumble, make it part of the dance.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Right field diving catch for a foul ball.
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#10 - Morgan Giddings - Sophomore
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Parents - Don + Kathy Giddings
High School - Oakridge High School
Career Goal - Secondary Education Teacher
Favorite Food - Steak & Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Athlete - Don Giddings
Favorite Quote - “Nothing worth having comes easy.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Playing in the Blue/Gold World Series with the
goofiest girls around.
#11 - Carrie Mesman - Freshman
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Parents - Brian & Julie Mesman
High School - Grandville High School
Career Goal - Special Education Teacher
Favorite Food - Steak
Favorite Athlete - Miguel Cabrera
Favorite Quote - “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it
happen.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - My first at bat as a college athlete.
#12 - Lindsey Helsen - Sophomore
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Parents - Amy Sleeman & Jerome Helsen
High School - Fruitport High School
Career Goal - Own a sporting facility/ obtain business degree
Favorite Food - French Toast
Favorite Athlete - Gabby Douglas
Favorite Quote - “Motivation is simple.You eliminate those who are not motivated.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Hitting my very first college
home run on the day of my grandpa’s visitation while we on our spring trip in Florida last year.
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#13 - McKenzie Butgereit - Freshman
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Parents - Bernie & Tracy Butgereit
High School - Caledonia High School
Career Goal - Medical Field
Favorite Food - Steak
Favorite Athlete - Kris Bryant
Favorite Quote - “In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - My first college RBI and many more to come!
#14 - Kyla Dutcher - Freshman
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Parents - Greg & Tami Dutcher
High School - North Branch High School
Career Goal - Athletic Training
Favorite Food - Cheesy Potatoes
Favorite Quote - “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - My 1st Homerun against
Oakland Community College.
#16 - Alysia Folkersma - Freshman
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Parents - Steve & Michelle Folkersma
High School - Kingsley High School
Career Goal - Physical Therapy
Favorite Food - Breakfast
Favorite Athlete - Prince Fielder
Favorite Quote - “Grit Trumps Talent”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Fall Team Camp (Central Lake) - Zip Lining-Football
Game.
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#17 - Morgan Nelson - Freshman
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Parents - Dave & Tammy Nelson
High School - North Muskegon High School
Career Goal - Corrections Educator
Favorite Food - Ice Cream
Favorite Athlete - Miguel Cabrera
Favorite Quote - “Life Goes On.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - When Amy got close lined by the volleyball net at
team camp.
#18 - Alexis Melton - Freshman
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Parents - Jenn & Bill Melton
High School - Lake Fenton High School/ SVSU Transfer
Career Goal - Business Marketing
Favorite Food - Apples & Peanut Butter
Favorite Athlete - Alex Morgan
Favorite Quote - “A Life is not important except in the impact it has on others” Jackie Robinson
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Hitting a homerun during the Jackson game at
GRCC!
#22 - Kaycee Jackson - Freshman
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Parents - Brian & Michelle Jackson
High School - Hesperia High School
Career Goal - Marine Biology
Favorite Food - Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Athlete - Bo Jackson
Favorite Quote - “Don’t let failure go to your heart and don’t let success go to your head.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Still waiting for it to happen!
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#25 - Sam Krause - Sophomore
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Parents - Lynn Krause & Dan Krause
High School - Brighton High School
Career Goal - Physical Therapy
Favorite Food - Pizza
Favorite Athlete - Miguel Cabrera
Favorite Quote - “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Meeting my best bud Mojo! And playing for Coach
Ryan Schalk.
#26 - Morgan Engelsman - Freshman
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Parents - Doug & Melanie Engelsman
High School - Zeeland West High School
Career Goal - Broadcasting and Multimedia performance
Favorite Food - Pizza and Mac&Cheese
Favorite Athlete - Kris Bryant
Favorite Quote - “Do what you love and do it honestly.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Every moment as a Jayhawk is great! Also, meeting
my bud Sam Krause!
#27 - Danielle Oracz - Freshman
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Parents - Dan & Chan Oracz
High School - Caledonia High School
Career Goal - Unknown
Favorite Food - Pizza
Favorite Athlete - Miguel Cabrera
Favorite Quote - “Success isn’t given. It’s earned on the track, on the field, in the gym. With
blood, sweat and the occasional tear.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - While playing Oakland Community College a ball was
hit deep right field and I ran for it and hit the temporary fence, fell over it but still caught the ball.
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#34 - Kaitlin Hendrickson - Sophomore
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Parents - Kristen & Steve Hendrickson
High School - North Muskegon High School
Career Goal - ASL major interpreter for the deaf
Favorite Food - Sea Food
Favorite Athlete - Lindsey Helsen
Favorite Quote - “When life gets you down, just keep swimming.”
Best Moment as a Jayhawk Softball Player - Boyne Mountain Trip.
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Jayhawk Softball would like to thank the following donors
for their support in 2015-16
Individuals & Families
Tim & Laura Marsh
Bernie Butgereit
Mark Colon
Tom & Connie Kiessel
Carol Rakestraw
Mae Gribble
Brian & Kathy Patton
Connie & Dick Claar
Jeff & Amy Joyce
Penni Newlun
Linda Prate
David & Janet Turner
Barbara Carpenter
Rhonda Mann
Amy Allen
Wanda Stowe
Jack & Roxie Carpenter
Janet Harris
Christine Wolski
Jim & Amy Stowe
Lisa Hoogerhyde
Robert Stowe
Gary Johnson
Richard Putman
Sarah Smith
Arthur Van Order
Joyce Marshall
Arthur Van Order
Bruce VanOrder
Doug & Melanie Engelsman
Leroy Engelsman
Richard McClain
Denise Schmuckal
Chris Cramer
Hilda & Ronald Folkersma
Ron Stremlow
Dale & Pam Benton
Richard Tremayne
Lana & Dan Bentley
Patricia Murphy
Alexis Melton
Stephen Corbett
Stan & Dee Oracz
Steve & Donna Savacool
Tom Howard
Sheila Jebb
Leroy Slachter
Renee Rubicz
Cheryl Bryan
Heidi Dufort
Stacy & Heather Starr
Stacy & Heather Starr
Joyce Marshall
Tom & Lynn Korabik
John & Traci DeLora
Mike & Robin Greiner
Linda Katz
Kyla Dutcher
Tami Dutcher
Matt Houseman
Jon & Kathy Romkema
Jerome Helsen
Kevin & Annette Flanigan
Bob & Peggy De Vries
Andrew Braginton
Sarah Smith
Leslie Carroll
J. Costen
Bill & Marsha Mesman
Doug & Leisha McCullough
Julie Mesman
Donna Chelman
Susan Marker
Sharen Hasted
Jay Morris
Joe & Renee Wiard
Lisa Wilde
Lisa Sedgley
Chip & Kelly Gerard
Lee LaPointe
Kayleigh Morris
Vic Temple
Sonja Maynard
William Ridderikhoff
Kristen Ridderikhoff
Mark Gillings
James Pancy
Marge Hegbloom
Greg Gillings
Tammy Holmes
Darlene Brasington
Kelly Decker
Lindsey Greer
Eric & Carol Lau
Mrs. Meredith Blanchard
Dave & Peggy Scouten
Sue & Curt Theune
Katie Hendrickson
Brad & Kathy Carpenter
Tabetha Catt
Steve Spangler
Kathleen Lawrence
Diane Krause
Sam Krause
Kristie Gruenwald
Scott & Marcie Herman
Darla Luptowski
Heidi K. Brown
Donald & Christa Brown
Sandy Rabidue
Betsy Bouye
Dani Oracz
Dawn & Ross Frahm
Kelly Atwell
Jason Crago
Mike & Michelle Phillips
Jan Peterson
Dave & Liz Mairose
Rachel Schrotenboel
Lynn Boettcher
Courtney Masseau
Scott Chapman
Mary Hendrickson
Jennifer L. Melton
Businesses
Adams Madams
Ed’s Orchard Market
Pass Tooling, Inc.
Alpers Excavating Inc.
Extra Innings
Potter Park Zoological Society
Artiflex Manufacturing
FST Tool and Machine Inc.
Pronto Pups
Blue Pelican Inn
G & J Site Solutions Inc.
Ralph Hines Tree Service
Bleakley Law Office
Hazekamp Meats / Premier Foods Inc.
Sanborn’s Jewelers
Casting Technology Company (CTC)
Kaydon Corporation
Snug Harbor Cabins
Chaney Excavating Inc.
Kendall Electric
Stephen J. Morgan DDS, PC
Corrigan Oil Co.
Mercy Sports Medicine
Superior Foods Co.
Diamonds Softball
Mr. B’s Pancake House
Sutter’s Recreation Area
Diamonds Sports Training
Norton’s Small Engine Repair
West Michigan Clinical Research Center
E & A on Milliron
Outpost Echo LLC
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MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Location:
221 S. Quarterline Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
Athletic Department:
Phone: (231) 777-0381
Fax: (231) 777-0437
MCC Founded...................................................................................1926
Nickname.....................................................................................Jayhawks
Colors........................................................................... Royal Blue & Gold
Gym..................................................................Bartels-Rode Gymnasium
Affiliation....... NJCAA Region XII - MCCAA Western Conference
President.......................................................................Dr. Dale Nesbary
Chairman of the Board.......................................... Dr. Don Crandall
Vice President of Student Services.................... Dr. John Selmon
Athletic Director.....................................................Marty McDermott
Head Athletic Trainer.................................................... Jon Romkema
Sports Medicine Center........... MHP Sports Medicine at Hackley
TV Announcers...................... John Arter & Gene Young (Basketball)
Dan Potts & Scott VanderWerp (Volleyball)
John Arter (Wrestling)
Jayhawk Talkshow Host.......................................................John Arter
Television Producer................................................ Rod VanNortwick
221 South Quarterline u Muskegon, MI 49442