2016 CASPER

COLLEGE THUNDERBIRD

Presidents Message
and Heyoka History

Key People

Season Outlook

Coach Angel Sharman

Assistant Coach
Adrian McNamee

Player Proles
Statistics, Records,
and Honors
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The story of the Casper College mascot, Heyoka, starts with

long-time Casper College physical science instructor Norm Weis.
Weis wanted a mascot to represent the young community college
nestled in the foothills of Casper Mountain. He chose the name
Heyoka, a Native American word for medicine man. The Heyoka,
among other things, was to watch over his tribe and send away
evil spirits. Casper Colleges Heyoka was hoped to create the
kind of spirit that would send away evil teams. In the fall of 1958,
Weis found the perfect student to fit the bill as the first Heyoka,
Leo Sanchez, who he observed singing and dancing and generally
hamming it up. The two worked on the original costume, which
consisted of rabbit fur stretched over a football helmet, epoxy
eyes and a fiberglass beak. The nearly 50 feathers adorning the
wings were all hand sewn by the two men. The goal was for Native
American authenticity. Using the costume as a model in 1995
Casper College alumnus and sculptor Chris Navarro crafted Spirit
of the Thunderbird, a bronze statue now on the front lawn of
the college.
Since that time there have been three Heyokas. That first
one was retired many years ago. Heyoka was replaced with
Thunderbird in 2004.
It is my genuine pleasure to welcome you to
another exciting season of Thunderbird volleyball!
As the president of Casper College, I look forward
to attending the games, along with my wife, and
interacting with you and the rest of our college
community on campus all throughout the year. We
have many reasons to be proud of the team and
their coaches, as the ladies compete with our peer
institutions, represent our student body, and work
for additional conference banners! Casper College
has a cherished legacy of developing strong
athletic programs, and more importantly, strong
student athletes. Our student athletes represent this
college in so many positive ways, whether it is on
the court, in the classroom or in the community.
Our teams strive to build a sense of community in
Casper, bringing students, alumni, residents, and
sports fans together to cheer on their favorite team.
I would also like to thank the T-Bird Booster
Club directors and their many contributors who
help all the T-Bird athletes soar. It is thanks to
the tremendous support of our boosters and
community business partners that the T-Birds are
able to represent our college so well.
Go LadyT-Birds!
Darren Divine, Ph.D.
President, Casper College

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DR. DARREN DIVINE

President of Casper College

KIM BYRD
VP, Student Services

LYNNDE COLLING
VP, Administrative Services

SHAWN POWELL
VP, Academic Affairs

LINDA TOOHEY
Associate VP
Student Services

ANGEL SHARMAN
Athletic Director

PAULANN DOANE
Executive Director
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ith some rather dramatic ups and

downs in recruiting and roster
changes, Head Coach Angel
Sharman and Assistant Coach Adrian McNamee
have assembled a good-looking team on paper.
Size and offense are both present, however, there
is one stat that doesnt show up on the sheet that
is absolutely critical to pulling off wins.
We have a quiet team, Sharman says.
Sharman and McNamee have been putting a
lot of time and effort into getting the team to
communicate better on the court. Defense is the
core of Sharmans coaching style and, With
defense, you have to be able to talk back there.
The T-Birds have a lot of height in the roster
this year with some great opportunities for
incoming freshmen to play some big roles.
Annie Deininger, 510 freshman from Cave
Creek, Arizona, will be playing the outside. She
has big hops and a lot of punch behind the
ball. McKaylie Tanner, 511 sophomore from
Salt Lake City, Utah, has been improving her
footwork during the spring to better compliment
her already impressive blocking and setting
skills. Shelby McFerrin, 52 sophomore, is
aggressive but quiet, according to Sharman.
Getting her to vocalize more is integral in her
advancement as a defensive player. Sydney
Nielsen is a 510 outside hitter from Kamloops,

British Columbia, Canada. She has gotten a lot

stronger and is jumping higher after spending
some time hitting the weights. She can make a
good pass and is working on her serve receive.
Jessica Pilivi is a 510 freshman from West
Jordan, Utah. Pilivi is a very smooth outside
hitter with a great vision of the court and has
exceptional ball control in the air. Alyssa Earl,
55, is an aggressive defensive player from
right here in Casper. She passes the ball well
and displays great footwork. Improving on her
vocalization will really push her to be a standout athlete this year. Sophomore Savannah
Baldomero returns to Casper from Kapolei,
Hawaii. She has great ball control and can play
the right side, but will be spending more time
working on her communication and ghting for
the libero position.
Precious Atafua, 60, also returns as a
sophomore after an amazing season last year
on the outside. Sharman will be looking to her
for leadership and powerful offensive attacks.
Caspers own Olivia Lami jumps and blocks well
on the right side. She is an extremely hard worker
who hates to lose and could quite possibly be
one of the most aggressive athletes on our side
of the net. Ivana Maric comes to Casper College
from Kralijevo, Serbia. The 60 freshman has
a great serve with a high reach. She also has
good footwork which will help her adjust to the

different pace of the game in the U.S. Carisa

Bacerra, a sophomore from Palm Springs,
California, will be putting more focus in the right
side this year. She is a strong blocker who jumps
well and will have a positive impact on the
front court.
Katja Kohler will be seeing a lot of time as
a setter. Coming from Villingen, Germany, the
60 freshman has great hands and can read
the blockers very well. Briana Halemanu is a
hard-working sophomore from Honolulu. She
has been hitting a lot more aggressively in the
middle and markedly improved her swing over
the spring. Alayna Sheldon, 510 freshman,
from Loveland, Colorado, will be playing the
middle. She has a great arm swing and can cut it
either way. Lousia Krams is a 60 freshman from
Schashagen, Germany, and can crush the ball.
Look for her to be turning some heads from the
middle and the outside.
The T-Birds are in no shortage of size and
talent. Getting them to stretch their vocal
cords and to gel with Sharmans system will
be the dening components to a successful
2016 season.
Were big, said Sharman, but until our
middles get to know the pace of the game and
communication improves, our defense and back
row is going to have to pick it up.

ngel Sharmans
work ethic comes
out of the farms of
Nebraska, where you get
up early and you stay late
until the work is done. Her

coaching philosophy was born out of

playing for one of the legends in this
part of the country.
Sharman was a two-sport star at
Mid Plains College (Nebraska) and
learned her trade from Sally Thalken,
one of the all-time greats in junior
college coaching. She was a gritty
defender on the oor. So it is no
surprise that she brings that re
and commitment to her teams at
Casper College.
Ive always been a defensive
fanatic, Sharman admits. Everyone
needs the big pounders but I have
always believed that defense is the
key to success.
Her teams have shown that grit;
year in and year out Casper is one of
the outstanding defensive teams in
the country. Sharman is the second
active winningest coach in NJCAA
Division I volleyball, having passed
some signicant milestones in her 21
years of coaching. At Casper College,
she has celebrated four regional
championships and her 500th career
victory along the way.
As the winningest volleyball coach
in Casper College program history,
Sharman enters her 16th season
at Casper and says she still gets
a re in my belly in August. Her
career mark is 533-426; her record
at Casper is 423-265 (.626). Her
2003 team, which captured the

colleges rst regional championship,

still holds the record of 45 match
victories in one season.
Sharman has always been player
focused. It shows in the success of
her Thunderbirds: she has coached
six NJCAA All-Americans, 46
All-Region IX performers, and 19
Academic All-Americans with
three of her Casper College teams
earning NJCAA Academic AllAmerica honors.
Sharmans teams win primarily
because of defense and commitment.
She believes in aggressive play at
the net, and a tough defense behind
the blockers. I respect play on the
court and dedication, she says. It
takes heart and discipline to play
the defensive end. If a player runs
through the wall to get a ball up, the
whole team gets the ball up, then it
is the whole team that puts the ball
away. There is not always glamour
in it but the player who makes the
hustle play gets my respect. If
we keep getting the ball back up,
eventually the other team makes
the mistake.
Sharman places a lot of emphasis
on what she calls the rst priority.
I want my players to graduate, she
says. I want them prepared for life
after volleyball.
Sharman also serves as the
athletic director and instructor
at Casper College. She was an
outstanding basketball and volleyball
player at Mid-Plains Community
College (North Platte, Nebraska) and
Fort Hays State (Kansas). Prior to
coaching in Casper, she coached
for ve seasons at Colby College
(Kansas), where she led her teams to
two Region VI playoff appearances.

Education:
Associate degree, Mid-Plains Community College
Bachelors degree, Fort Hays State University
Masters degree, Fort Hays State University

Experience: Sharman has been a college coach for 21 years

with an overall record of 533 wins and 426 losses. She has been
coaching at Casper College since 2001, where she has a record of
423-265.

drian McNamee is in her second season as

assistant coach at Casper College.

A Casper native, McNamee played high school volleyball and

basketball at Natrona County High School where she was a part of
the 98 and 99 state volleyball and basketball championship teams.
McNamee started off her college career at Casper College where
she played for head coach Angel Sharman. McNamee and, her team
ended two years with a 84-28 record and Region IX runners-up. Prior
to coming to Casper College, McNamee was the volleyball coach and
assistant basketball coach at Riverton High School for seven years.
McNamees parents are Monte and Jean McNamee and
Alice Houston.

KAITLIN

KOEHN

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511 | Sophomore | Setter

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

Mentor: My father

High School: Kearns High School

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Trick or treating without judgement

High School Coach: Ryan Knowlton

Major: Physical therapy

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High school recognitions: All-Region

three years in a row for volleyball, and once
for basketball
Favorite food: Cant decide,
too many good foods!

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My phone, my inhaler,
and my animals
One thing I am NOT good at: Softball
A one-word description of myself is: Goofy
My biggest fear is: The dark

Favorite sports figure: Pearl Washington

Favorite hobby/pastime: Spending time
with friends
Most inspirational person:
Annastasha Emmel

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52 | Sophomore | Defensive
Hometown: Gillette, Wyoming
High School: Campbell County High School
High School Coach: Toni Hladky
Major: Occupational therapy assistant

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My photo album, as many clothes
as possible, and my phone

Favorite food: Probably pizza

One thing I am NOT good at: Basketball

Most inspirational person: My parents

A one-word description of myself is:

Sarcastic

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High school recognitions:

All-Conference 2014

Mentors: My father and mother

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Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Obviously not having any worries, and that
everyone was the same height as me instead
of taller

My biggest fear is: The dark

510 | Sophomore | Outside Hitter

Hometown: Kamloops,
British Columbia, Canada

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: Me, myself, and I

High School: South Kamloops

Secondary School

One thing I am NOT good at: Basketball

High School Coach: Kathy Dumount

A one-word description of myself is:

Outgoing

Major: Radiology

My biggest fear is: Mice

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Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Santa, the tooth fairy, and the Easter bunny

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55 | Sophomore | Libero
Hometown: Casper, Wyoming
High School: Kelly Walsh High School
High School Coach: Jeff Barkell
Major: Radiology

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My phone, my dogs,
and my boyfriend

High school recognitions: 2014 defensive

player of the year; 2015 co-defensive player of
the year; All-State team 2014, 2015; All-Region
Team 2014, 2015

A one-word description of myself is:

Supportive

Favorite food: Enchiladas

My biggest fear is: Spiders

Favorite sports figure: Kerri Walsh

Favorite hobby/pastime: Sleeping
Most inspirational person: My Dad

ALYSSA

EARL

Mentor: Jeff Barkell

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Thing I miss most about being a kid:

No responsibilities

One thing I am NOT good at: Public speaking

57 | Sophomore | Defensive
Hometown: Kapolei, Hawaii

Most inspirational person: Beyonc

High School: Kapolei High School

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Having no worries

High School Coach: Naidah Gamurot

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Major: Nursing
High school recognitions: 2014 OIA
Championship game, Three-time Honorable
Mention, and OIA MVP Award for one game
Favorite food: Hawaiian food
Favorite hobby/pastime:
Going to the beach

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My phone, purse, and necklace
from my grandma
One thing I am NOT good at: Public speaking
A one-word description of myself is: Quiet
My biggest fear is: Bugs

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60 | Sophomore | Outside Hitter

Hometown: Auburn, Washington

Most inspirational person: Both my parents

High School: Auburn Riverside High School

Mentor: My parents

High School Coach: Chris Leverence

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Taking naps and eating all I want,
whenever I wanted

Major: Liberal arts

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High school recognitions: MVP 3A State

Tournament Champions; KING 5 News Team
of The Year; Offensive/Defense Award (20132014), The Seattle Times Star Times (2014),
Nominated State Team (2014), Deca Award
(Lead Seller) (2014), Captains Award (2014)
Favorite food: Honey walnut shrimp
Favorite hobby/pastime:
Chill with the family and friends

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If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: Get everyone in my family out
One thing I am NOT good at:
Running stair laps
A one-word description of myself is: Friendly
My biggest fear is: Swimming

59 | Sophomore | Right Side Hitter

Hometown: Casper, Wyoming

Mentor: My parents

High School: Kelly Walsh High School

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Not having to study so much for school, less
worries and responsibilities, having more time
to do what I want to do, and recess

High School Coach: Jeff Barkell

Major: Optometry
High school recognitions: State Champion in
discus and runner-up in 4A state volleyball; Fivetime All-State player in volleyball, basketball, and
track; 4A West Conference player in volleyball;
top 10 percent of my class; and Spanish National
Honor Society participant.
Favorite food: Sushi and breakfast food
Favorite sports figure: Steph Curry

If my house was on fire, the three things

Id grab would be: My photos, family, and
some shoes
One thing I am NOT good at: Snowboarding
A one-word description of myself is:
Motivated
My biggest fear is: Spiders

Favorite hobby/pastime: Camping and

playing volleyball

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Most inspirational person:

Magic Johnson

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60 | Sophomore | Right Side Hitter

Hometown: Palm Springs, California

Mentor: My parents

High School: Palm Springs High School

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

Being young, wild and free; having no worries
except for what toy Im going to play with next;
and my imagination I would come up with the
coolest stuff

High School Coach: Gary Wilhoite

Major: Kinesiology
High school recognitions: Athlete of the year
Favorite food: Poke
Favorite hobby/pastime: Yoga

One thing I am NOT good at: Changing tires

Most inspirational person: My parents

A one-word description of myself is: Strong

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Favorite sports figure: Kobe Bryant

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My blanket, animals, and family

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My biggest fear is: Cliff diving

60 | Sophomore | Middle Blocker

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii

Mentor: My dad

High School: Henry J. Kaiser High School

Thing I miss most about being a kid:

No responsibilities!

High School Coach: Ernest Noborikawa

Major: Social work
High school recognitions: OIA Girls
Volleyball All-Stars and MVP 2015-16.

If my house was on fire, the three things Id

grab would be: My gramma, dog, and phone
One thing I am NOT good at: Flexibility

Favorite food: Poke, Spam musubi,

and saimin

A one-word description of myself is:

Giggly

Favorite hobby/pastime: Hula

My biggest fear is: A family member passing

away while Im away at school

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Most inspirational person: My gramma

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510 | Freshman | Outside Hitter

Hometown: Cave Creek, Arizona
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
High School Coach: Zach Davis
Major: Nursing
Favorite hobby/pastime:
Volleyball and lifting

Most inspirational person: My mom

About Deininger: Seventeen kills and MVP
of the match against Ironwood High School;
varsity letter sophomore, junior and
senior years

ANNIE

DEININGER
510 | Freshman | Outside Hitter
Hometown: West Jordan, Utah
High School: West Jordan High School
High School Coach: Janette Larson
Major: Athletic training
Favorite hobby/pastime:
Netflix and volleyball

Most inspirational person: My mom

About Deininger: Academic varsity letter:
soph., jr., and sr. year; jr. varsity and varsity;
team captain; First Team All-Region; and 5A
All-State Honorable Mention.

JESSICA

PILIVI

60 | Freshman | Middle Hitter

Hometown: Kraljevo, Serbia
High School: Gimnazija
High School Coach: Aleksandar Daisevic
Major: Communications

Favorite hobby/pastime:
Volleyball and going out
Most inspirational person: My mom

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511 | Freshman | Setter

Hometown: Villingen, Germany
High School: Gymnasium am Romusring
High School Coaches:
Dirk Becker and Sven Johansson
Major: Undecided

Favorite hobby/pastime: Music

Most inspirational person: My mom
About Kohler: Participation at the German
Championships U18 in 15 and U20 in 16.

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KOHLER
510 | Freshman | Middle Hitter
Hometown: Loveland, Colorado
High School: Thompson Valley High School
High School Coach: Nathan Fristed
Major: General education
Favorite hobby/pastime:
Barrel racing/horse riding

Most inspirational person: My grandma

About Sheldon: All-Conference 14, 15;
Golden Eagle Award 14-15; and Academic
All-State Honorable Mention 14 and 15;
varsity letter junior and senior year, varsity
captain senior year

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SHELDON
60 | Freshman | Middle Hitter
Hometown: Schashagen, Germany
High School: Kstengymnasium
Neustadt in Holstein
High School Coach: Adam Stosik

Major: Business administration

Favorite hobby/pastime:
Hanging out with friends
Most inspirational person: Adam Stosik

LOUISA

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KRAMS

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Attack Efficiency
Karen Brinton
Kelly Galloway
Marija Jovanovic
Ashely Seiler
Marija Jovanovic
Dyan Sorensen
Miranda Rhodes
Wendy Fischer
Christine Cox
Agata Dawidowicz

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.336
.329
.329
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.322
.310
.306
.305

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1987
2010
2014
2009
1991
1998
1986
1990
2007

Career Attack Efficiency (since 1989)

Dyan Sorensen
.309 1990-91
Vanessa Muir
.278 2007-08
Agata Dawidowicz
.274 2006-07
Maja Jechorek
.263 2006-07
Tiffany Thunselle
.253 2002-03
Assists Per Season
Katie Nate
Trista Bauer
Trista Bauer
Shandi Foos
Savannah Searle

1762
1715
1657
1629
1532

2001
2003
2004
2005
2007

Assists Per Game (season)

Karen Herd
Andrea Bruch
Jackie Johnson
Trista Bauer
Trista Bauer
Savannah Searle
Shandi Foos
Katie Nate
Kari Tofte
Jackie Johnson
Andrea Bruch

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10.85
10.63
10.42
10.03
9.95
9.81
9.58
9.41
9.40
9.40

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1998
2004
2003
2007
2005
2001
2006
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Career Assists Per Game (since 1989)

Trista Bauer
10.2 2003-04
Andrea Bruch
10.1 1994-95
Karen Herd
10.1 1993-94
Jackie Johnson
9.9 1998-99
Savannah Searle
9.56 2007-08

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Kills in a Season
Agata Dawidowicz
Klaudia Grelowska
Brynn Swanson
Kala Paulson
Julie Stanley
Miranda Rhodes
Katie Bird
Brittnee Fonnesbeck
Agata Dawidowicz
Katie Bird
Miranda Rhodes
Amy Oldaker
Aubrey Austin
Brandy Hedges
Tiffany Thunselle
Robin Klinger
Julia Gruszecka
Tracy Deyo
Maja Jechorek
Brynn Swanson
Ashley Seiler
Agnieska Koperek
Gloria Muro
Konefesi Vaisigano
Precious Atafua

602
587
573
573
566
560
557
548
535
535
519
518
516
507
498
489
485
483
469
469
461
445
443
436
435

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2005
2004
2003
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2001
2004
2006
2002
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2001
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2003
1995
2006
2002
2007
2005
2014
2005
1998
2009
2015

Digs in a Career
Trisha Clark
Katie Bird
Brynn Swanson
Brianna Wood
Kylie Peck

1511
1424
1348
1294
1286

2002-03
2001-02
2004-05
2008-09
2005-06

Digs in a Season (since 1989)

Kylie Peck
843
Trisha Clark
765
Katie Bird
746
Bridget Neal
739
Whitney Schilling
735
Trisha Clark
733
Brynn Swanson
720
Brianna Wood
698
Kala Paulson
689
Jessica Reble
684
Katie Bird
678
Tracy Deyo
675
Brynn Swanson
628
Julie Geldien
617
Trista Bauer
616
Trista Bauer
615
Julia Gruszecka
602
Katie Nate
598
Agata Dawidowicz
596
Agneiszka Koperek
590

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2002
2002
2007
2005
2003
2004
2008
2003
2011
2001
2002
2005
2001
2004
2003
2006
2001
2007
2005

Kills in a Career (since 1989)

Agata Dawidowicz
1137 2006-07
Katie Bird
1092 2001-02
Miranda Rhodes
1079 1998-99
Brynn Swanson
1042 2004-05
Brittnee Fonnesbeck
915 2003-04
Brandy Hedges
904 1994-95
Robin Klinger
882 1994-95
Tracy Deyo
878 2000/2002
Tiffany Thunselle
855 2002-03
Julia Gruszecka
853 2006-07
Konefesi Vaisigano
840 2008-09
Stanka Panic
821 2011-12
Maja Jechorek
786 2006-07
Agneiszka Koperek
760 2004-05
Serving Accuracy
Amy Nelson
Brianna Wood
Katie Nate
Breeanna Mason
Kristin Glisczinski
Jamie Schilling
Sherry Zimbelman
Precious Atafua
Alyssa Hagstrom
Kylie Peck
Kari Tofte
Jackie Turner
Miranda Rhodes
Amy Nelson
Kristine Glisczinski
Kelsey Wyatt
Karen Herd
Bridget Neal
Jodi Williams
Kylie Peck
Madison Legerski
Trista Bauer
Jody Habel
Angie Rezanina
Ashley Collums

.981
.978
.976
.975
.974
.974
.970
.968
.967
.967
.967
.967
.967
.964
.963
.963
.963
.962
.961
.961
.960
.960
.960
.960
.959

2006
2008
2001
2015
2009
2002
1990
2015
2012
2006
2006
2004
1998
2005
2008
2004
1993
2006
2007
2005
2015
2004
1990
1990
1998

Career Serving Accuracy (since 1989)

Amy Nelson
.971
2005-06
Kristin Glisczinski
.968
2008-09
Kylie Peck
.963
2005-06
Jamie Schilling
.963
2002-03
Jodi Williams
.962
2006-07
Bridget Neal
.960
2006-07
Katie Nate
.960
2000-01
Karen Herd
.958
1993-94
Madison Legerski
.957
2014-15
Katie Bird
.953
2001-02
Ace Serves in a Season
Klaudia Grelowska
Trista Bauer
Agata Dawidowicz
Katie Bird
Miranda Rhodes
Trista Bauer
Katie Bird
Jackie Johnson
Cindy Richins
Agata Dawidowicz
Agnieszka Koperek
Jenelle Paulson
Sydney Marchant
Jamie Schilling
Julia Gruszecka
Konefesi Vaisigano
Julia Gruszecka
Heather Perry
Brandy Hedges
Kristin Peppel

114
98
96
79
77
73
71
67
63
62
62
62
60
59
58
56
56
54
54
54

2005
2003
2007
2002
1998
2004
2001
1998
1996
2006
2005
2002
2012
2003
2007
2009
2006
2010
1994
1993

Blocks in a Season (total)

Lori Sher-rod
Colleen Schumacher
Mandy Irwin
Emilie Sherard
Darlene Daniels
Jodie Frimml
Angela Jones
Dyan Sorensen
Rajan Osborne
Fredann Hutton
Jeanette Scheitel
Mandy Irwin
Julie Geldien
Erin Petersen
Klaudia Grelowska
Cheyenne Palu
Isidora Markovic
Isidora Markovic
Alicia Hedlund
Kystal Harward

525
419
400
315
313
299
297
260
236
232
226
219
216
210
199
187
176
147
113
99

1993
1994
1993
1998
1989
1998
1989
1991
1994
1992
1987
1994
2001
1995
2005
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013

Team Records
1973 14-8
1974 16-6
1975 17-5
1976 15-8
1977 16-7
1978 25-5 *
1979 18-7

1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986

1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993

13-13
6-23
9-16
17-10 **
11-17
16-11
13-15

* Region IX Championship

** Region IX Runners-Up

Academic All-American
Cheyenne Palu
Isidora Markovic
Olivia Lami
Madison Legerski
Alicia Hedlund
Melina Bachtar
Marija Skopljak
Jessica Reble
Kristin Glisczinski
Savannah Searle
Victoria Armstrong
Shandi Foos
Amy Nelson
Afton Meeks
Trisha Clark
Tiffany Thunselle
Julianna Geldien
Katie Nate
Monika Wells

2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2011
2009
2008
2007
2006
2006
2006
2003
2003
2001
2001
2001

All-American
Stanka Panic (Honorable Mention)
Konefesi Vaisigano (2nd Team)
Klaudia Grelowska (Honorable Mention)
Katie Bird (Honorable Mention)
Miranda Rhodes
Julie Gustafson

2012
2009
2005
2002
1999
1988

All-Region IX
Cheyenne Palu
Isidora Markovic
Precious Atafua (FOY)
Madison Legerski
Ashley Seiler
Sydney Marchant
Madison Legerski
Vivien Rechlin (SOY)(FOY)
Stanka Panic
Milica Nisavic (Setter/Year)
Sydney Marchant
Dallas Garbett
Stanka Panic (Freshman/Year)
Milica Nisavic
Marija Jovanovi (Setter/Year)
Heather Perry
Konefesi Vaisigano (MVP)
Marija Jovanovic
Vanessa Muir (MVP)
Savannah Searle
Konefesi Vaisigano
Brianna Wood (Libero/Year)
Maja Jechorek
Agata Dawidowicz
Julia Gruszecka
Maja Jechorek
Agata Dawidowicz
Julia Gruszecka
Kylie Peck (Libero of Year)
Klaudia Grelowska
Agnieszka Koperek
Brynn Swanson
Brynn Swanson
Trista Bauer

2015
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004

1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000

30-9 ***
23-15 ***
15-30
16-25
10-19
7-17
23-22

27-13 ***
23-23
36-19 ***
9-30
20-28
19-21
30-19

*** WCCAC Championship

Brittnee Fonnesbeck
Tiffany Thunselle
Trista Bauer
Kala Paulson
Katie Bird
Tracy Deyo
Tiffany Thunselle
Katie Nate
Julie Geldien
Katie Bird
Mandi Paulson
Ashley Mower
Katie Nate
Miranda Rhodes
Mandi Paulson
Miranda Rhodes
Andrea Bruch
Brandy Hedges
Robin Klinger
Brandy Hedges
Karen Herd
Julie Gustafson
Kelly Galloway

2004
2003
2003
2003
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
1999
1998
1996
1995
1995
1994
1994
1988
1987

All-Region IX Tournament Team

Precious Atafua
Alicia Hedlund
Kacie Chinen
Madison Legerski
Ashley Seiler
Kira Schafer
Madison Legerski
Vivien Rechlin
Stanka Panic
Milica Nisavic
Dallas Garbett
Fallyn Grifn
Jessica Reble
Stanka Panic
Milica Nisavic
Marija Jovanovic
Heather Perry
Konefesi Vaisigano
Kristin Glisczinski
Brianna Wood
Vanissa Muir
Savannah Searle
Konefesi Vaisigano
Brianna Wood
Maja Jechorek
Agata Dawidowicz
Julia Gruszecka
Savannah Searle
Kylie Peck
Maja Jechorek
Agata Dawidowicz
Klaudia Grelowska
Agnieszka Koperek
Brynn Swanson
Brittnee Fonnesbeck
Brynn Swanson
Tiffany Thunselle
Trista Bauer
Jackie Turner

2015
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
2003
2003
2003

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007

45-11 ****
39-17 ** ***
43-12 * ***
30-21
26-26 ** ***
27-23 **
30-19 * ***

2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015

32-18 *
32-10 ** ***
21-19
16-20
23-17 *
18-19
22-18 **
19-13

**** Tied for WCCAC Championship

Kala Paulson
Katie Bird
Tracy Deyo
Katie Nate
Laura Pierson
Mandi Paulson
Katie Nate
Julie Geldien
Miranda Rhodes
Mandi Paulson
Jackie Johnson
Miranda Rhodes
Andrea Bruch
Julie Stanley
Brandy Hedges
Robin Klinger
Brandy Hedges
Karen Herd
Robin Klinger
Karen Herd
Deanna Eickhoff

2003
2002
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1998
1996
1996
1995
1995
1994
1994
1994
1993
1993

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PARTNERS FOR SUPPORTING THE THUNDERBIRDS
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Richardson Trucking Inc

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Rocky Mountain Animal Hospital

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Auto Repair

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Child Development Center
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The Family Clinic, Dr. Ideen
Triple T Remodeling & Repair LLC
True Care Womens
Resource Center
True Drilling LLC
Union Wireless
Urgent Care of Casper
Williams Porter Day & Neville, PC

George Phillips, DC

WLC Engineering,
Surveying & Planning

Pizza Hut Restaurants

WyHy Federal Credit Union

Platte Valley Bank

Wyoming Benefits & Services

Power Service Inc.

Wyoming Livestock Roundup

Prevention Management
Organization

Wyoming Machinery

Qdoba Mexican Grill

Wyoming Oral and Maxillofacial

Wyoming Rents LLC

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Werner Agriculture Pavilion
Wheeler Terrace Apartments
Werner Wildlife Museum
Werner Technical Center
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LOCATION: Casper, Wyoming

FOUNDED: 1945
CAMPUS SIZE: 32 buildings, 200 acres
STUDENTS:
Credit head count (unduplicated annual): 5352
Noncredit head count (unduplicated annual): 3470
Wyoming counties represented: all 23
US states represented: 37
Foreign countries represented: 17
FACULTY:
Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
Full time faculty with masters/doctorates: 86 percent
Full time faculty: 156
Part time/adjunct faculty: 119
COSTS: (2016-17 per semester)
$1,416 in tuition/fees (resident)
$1,944 in tuition/fees (WUE-13 Western states)
$3,552 in tuition/fees (nonresident)
PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
Programs of study: 110 degrees and 41 certificates:
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Associate of Business
Associate of Fine Arts

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COLLEGE

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Aley Hall
Thorson Institute of Business
Civic Apartments
McMurry Career Studies Center
Doornbos Livestock Facility
Early Childhood Learning Center
Skelton Energy Institute
Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center
Saunders Health Science Center
Krampert Center for
Theatre & Dance
LH Liesinger Hall
LI
Goodstein Foundation Library
LS Loftin Life Science Center
MA Maintenance Building
MU Music Building
PS Wold Physical Science Center
RH Residence Hall
SF Storage Facility
SH Strausner Hall
TA Thorson Apartments
TB Erickson Thunderbird Gym
TM Tate Geological Museum
UU Union/University Building

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AH
BU
CA
CS
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Associate of Science
Associate of Nursing
Professional Certificates

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

Casper College has a national reputation for
excellence in many academic programs. Music,
nursing, art, theater, business, and radiography are
among the programs with national accreditations.
Casper College is also noted for its strong and
varied science programs. Students who complete
their academic work at Casper College transfer to
universities throughout the country. For students
not intending to pursue a four-year degree, Casper
College offers career and technical programs like
automotive technology, diesel power, electronics,
welding, and machine tool technology. These
programs are designed to prepare students for the
technical workplace.
MORE ABOUT THE CAMPUS:
Casper College overlooks the city from the south.
Beautiful red-rock terraces surround the campus.
Recently the college has seen the completion of
five new structures: the Walter H. Nolte Gateway
Center, the Early Childhood Learning Center, the
Residence Hall, the Music Building, and the Casper
College Student Union/University of Wyoming at
Casper building.

125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 800-442-2963 307-268-2100

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Name

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Year

Position

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
17

Annie Deininger
McKaylie Tanner
Shelby McFerrin
Sydney Nielsen
Jessica Pilivi
Alyssa Earl
Savannah Baldomero
Precious Atafua
Olivia Lami
Ivana Maric
Carisa Becerra
Katja Kohler
Briana Halemanu
Alayna Sheldon
Louisa Krams

510
511
52
510
510
55
57
60
59
60
60
511
60
510
60

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SO
SO
FR
SO
SO
SO
SO
FR
SO
FR
SO
FR
FR

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DEF
OH
OH
DEF
DEF
OH
RS
MH
RS
S/OH
MH
MH
MH

Head Coach: Angel Sharman

Assistant Coach: Adrian McNamee

Athletic Director: Angel Sharman

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Hometown
Cave Creek, AZ
Salt Lake City, UT
Gillette, WY
Kamloops, BC
West Jordan, UT
Casper, WY
Kapolei, HI
Auburn, WA
Casper, WY
Kraljevo, Serbia
Palm Springs, CA
Villingen, Germany
Honolulu, HI
Loveland, CO
Schashagen,Germany

Student Manager: Kaitlin Koehn

President: Dr. Darren Divine

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