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Meet the Falcons
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Logan Baker Logan Baker is a veteran performer for the Falcons and is in her senior year in 2005. She has been a mainstay in the Falcon lineup and gives the Falcons talents in all areas. "Logan enters her senior yeas as one of last year's most improved. She swims the freestyle sprints and provides depth to this year's team," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Bob and Ruth - Bob is the Falcons assistant coach. She is majoring in biology. |
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Katie Bild Katie Bild returns to the Falcons for her second season in the pool in 2005. She's a talented swimmer with outstanding skills. "Katie showed tremendous improvement last year and will concentrate on the breaststroke events," Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Ron and Pam Seivert. She is majoring in business administration. |
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Danielle Cesare Danielle Cesare joins the Falcons as a first year swimmer in 2005. She was an outstanding swimmer in high school and will try to build on previous successes. She was a state finalist at Orono last season and comes in as part of the very strong freshman class. "Danielle ads instant strength to the team in the back and sprint free events," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Thomas Cesare and Ramona Bergstrom. |
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Rachel Clark Rachel Clark is in her second year with the Falcon swim program in 2005. She was voted the team's Most Valuable in 2004. "Rachel just missed the school record in the 100 fly. She was a conference finalist in three events and will also be the captain of this year's team," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Dennis and Nanette. She is majoring in art. |
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Ashley Crunstedt Ashley Crunstedt is a talented swimmer who is in her third year with the Falcon program. She will help the Falcons in both the backstroke and freestyle events in 2005. "Pippy adds depth to the backstroke, free and IM events. Ashley is a solid contributor to the team effort," Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Bob and Colleen. She is majoring in broadcast journalism. |
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Kelly Deters Kelly Deters is one of the team's veterans and will swim her senior season for the Falcons in 2005. She is a multiple event swimmer who has been a solid performer in the lineup for three years. "Kelly enters her senior season as one of the most valuable members of the team. She swims the sprint free events, fly and backstroke," Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Scott and Michaela. She is majoring in animal science - equine emphasis - pre-vet medicine. |
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Jamie Farley Jamie Farley is one of four members of the team from North St. Paul High School who are with the Falcons in 2005. She will add instant strength to the women's team by being a part of the resurrected diving program. She has shown great enthusiasm and should be a big contributor to the team effort. |
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Sarah Foster Sarah Foster joins the Falcons for her first season in the program. She has the skills and talents to swim the back, fly and free events. "Sarah is another member of the very strong freshman class. In early season training she has shown that she is a hard worker and will be a versatile part of the team," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Jeff and Marie. She is majoring in business administration. |
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Jamie Hatch Jamie Hatch is a talented freestyle swimmer who is in her first year with the Falcon program. "Jamie shows signs of being able to score in any freestyle event this year. She will be asked to contribute at any distance," Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Craig and Kay. She is majoring in history. |
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Tera LaZarre Tera LaZarre joins the Falcons in her first year of collegiate swimming. She will compete in the distance free style and IM events. "Tera is another member of the strong freshman class who will add instant contributions in the distance free events," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Derek and Kathi. She is majoring in psychology. |
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Marissa Merchant Marissa Merchant is in her first year with the Falcon swim program and will help the team in the breaststroke event. "Marissa comes to this year's team as the only true breaststroker. She was a state meet qualifier at Farmington and she will help balance out our efforts in the event," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Steve and Peggy Desseyn. She is majoring in secondary education broad field social studies. |
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Ali Miesen Ali Miesen enters her second year with the Falcons in 2005. She helped the team last year in the distance free and breaststroke events. "Ali swims the free and breaststroke events and provides us with depth in both," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Mark and Marcy. She is majoring in political science. |
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Abby Olson Abby Olson is in her senior season for the Falcons in 2005. She competes in the back and IM events. "Abby comes into her senior year as a consistent contributor in the backstroke and she has scored points at the WIAC meet every year," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Bruce Olson and Ilse Perlich. Her sister Maggie is also a member of the team. She is majoring in biology. |
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Maggie Olson Maggie Olson joins the Falcons for her first season in 2005. She will help the team by swimming the fly, back and IM events. "Maggie comes to the Falcons as one of the most versatile swimmers to join the team in years. She is very strong in the fly and back events and will also be one of the team's top IM swimmers," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Ilse Perlich. Her sister Abby is also a member of the team. She is majoring in secondary math education. |
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Nicole Paumen Nicole Paumen is part of the resurrected diving program at UWRF. "Nicole has shown a lot of enthusiasm about being a part of the team and having divers again is so important", said Coach Bill Henderson. |
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Steph Phillips Steph Phillips joins the Falcons for the first time in 2005. She is a solid swimmer in several events. "Steph is another part of the strong freshman class and will add depth to the overall team effort," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Robin. She is majoring in elementary education. |
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Deb Schmelzer Deb Schmelzer joins the Falcons for her freshman season in 2005. She will help the team by swimming the distance free and backstroke events. "The strong freshman class is loaded with backstroke talent and Deb is part of that group. She will also add depth to the free events," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. She is the daughter of Larry and Linda. She is majoring in economics. |
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Laura Schultz Laura Schultz is a veteran swimmer for the Falcons and will compete in her senior season in 2005. She has shown talents in several events and helped the Falcon score points with her various skills. "Laura is one of the most versatile swimmers to compete for the Falcons in the team's history," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. "She can score points in sprint or distance free, IM and breaststroke events." She is the daughter of James and Mary. She is majoring in elementary education. |
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Pudgie Siverling Pudgie Siverling returns for her second season in the Falcon swim program. She will compete in the IM, fly and backstroke events. "Pudgie is a tough competitor who is always willing to swim where she is most needed," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Alan and Candy. She is majoring in health & human performance. |
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Amanda Spangberg Amanda Spangberg joins the Falcons for her first year of collegiate swimming in 2005. "Amanda is a strong backstroker and she will also add depth to the team in the IM events," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. She is the daughter of Anne Marie Crawley and Jim Spangberg. She is majoring in health & human performance. |
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Angela Tuman Angela Tuman joins the Falcon women's team as one of three
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Eli Eschenbauch Eli Eschenbauch is in his third year at UW-RF. He served in Iraq last year as a member of the National Guard. "Eli returns to the team after serving in Iraq in 2003-04. He is a tough competitor and will swim any event he is needed in," Coach Bill Henderson said. He is the son of Al and Pam. He is majoring in elementary education. |
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Tom Fritchen Tom Fritchen joins the Falcons and is in his first year with the Falcon swim program. "Tom is another valuable addition to the men's team," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. "He shows early signs of being versatile but will probably concentrate on the freestyle events." He is the son of Bill and Maureen. He is majoring in fine arts. |
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Sean Gamlin Sean will primarily swim the breaststroke events but may also see action in the free and IM. He also competes with the Falcon cross country team. He is the son of John and Cindy. He is majoring in pre-engineering. |
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Chad Goetsch Chad Goetsch is in his final year with the Falcons. He has been the team's top performer in the long distance freestyle events and will continue to fill that role in 2004-05. "Chad broke the school records in the 1,000 and 1,650 freestyle events last season. He will be the distance specialist again this year. He is a very hard worker and team performer," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. He is the son of Ann Weeden and Mark Goetsch. He is majoring in agriculture engineering. |
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Ryan Hawke Ryan Hawke is another senior on this year's team who has been a key performer for the Falcons in the past few seasons. He fills several roles and this winter will be the team's captain. He has shown great leadership skills throughout his career. "Ryan is the team captain and is one of the most versatile swimmers in school history. He was a member of both record setting relays teams in 2004," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. He is the son of Richard and Susan. He is majoring in art education. |
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Dan Kessenich A member of the outstanding UWRF men's cross country team, Dan Kessenich joins the swim team as soon as the CC season is over. He is primarily a backstroke and butterfly swimmer and has scored at the WIAC championships in both strokes. oach Henderson calls Kessenich, "one of the most positive influences on the team. I wish I had a dozen like him." He is the son of David and Marriann. He is majoring in geography. |
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Mike Keyser Mike Keyser was a member of the 2004 US Paralympic swimming team and one of the top ranked sprint freestylers in his classification. He met Coach Bill Henderson last summer in Edmonton while both were there with the US National paralympic team. Hewill add strength to the team in the sprint freestyle and backstroke events. |
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Jake Moe Jake Moe begins his affiliation with the team as a bit of
a mystery having never competed in swimming before. He shows early signs
of being a very hard worker and may see action in the distance |
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Bryce Shearen Bryce Shearen joins the Falcons for the first time in 2005. He is a talented freestyle swimmer. "Bryce joins the team as a freestyle specialist and will be called upon to contribute at any distance," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. He is the son of Mike and Cyndy. He is majoring in business management. |
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Ryan Smaagard Ryan Smaagard is a veteran performer for the Falcons and is back for his third season. He has shown strength and talent in several events during his career. "Ryan can swim any stroke and is one of the best all-around swimmers in team history. From sprint free to IM, breast or fly, he is a threat to score at the WIAC championships in every event," Falcon Coach Bill Henderson said. He is the son of Larry and Peggy. He is majoring in psychology. |
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Ben Swanson Ben Swanson will be swimming for the Falcons for the first time in 2005. He will help the team in the breaststroke and fly events. "Ben is a hard worker who primarily swims the breast and fly. He adds needed depth to the team," said Falcon Coach Bill Henderson. He is the son of Rollie and Gail. He is majoring in pre-medicine. |
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Troy Wuollet Troy Wuollet is in his first year with the Falcon swim program. "Troy is a newcomer to swimming, but shows great improvement over the early weeks of the season," Falcon coach Bill Henderson said. He is the son of Jeff and Marsha. He is majoring in computer science. |
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