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Spring 2016
M Club is the varsity letter winner association. A student-athlete lettering in a varsity sport (men's and women's) at Mount Union is a member of M Club upon graduation. You are receiving this newsletter because you are part of this elite group of athletes! M Club is a self-supported organization through members and fundraising events.
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Message from the President
Hello Raider Fans,
Congratulations to Vince Kehres, the coaching staff and the Purple Raiders football team on bringing the 2015 NCAA Division III National Championship back to Alliance. What a way to end the season at home with a win over Wisconsin Whitewater in the semi-final game to head to the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in Salem, VA. I enjoyed seeing so many Raider fans supporting the team whether you were there in VA or across the country.
Our winter sports teams had a competitive season with several teams or individuals moving on to post season tournaments. Dana Lautenschleger (swimming) and Jeremy Border (wrestling) represented Mount Union at their respective national championships! Read their amazing stories in the winter wrap-up below. Now it's time to come out in support of the spring teams.
Go Mount!
Bob Atkinson, President of M-Club
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A Lasting Symbol of Pride
You were there for the win, now bring home your own piece to commemorate a season full of memories and the Division III football national championship. This exclusive limited edition collection was crafted by the same jewelers who created the official team rings and features two one-of-a-kind products (a men's ring and ladies pennant). Click to view products and pricing. |
2016 Hall of Fame Nominations Are Now Being Accepted!
Nominate a fellow teammate or outstanding athlete for the 2016 induction class.
Graduates from the Class of 2001 or earlier are eligible. In order to be considered for the Hall of Fame, a nomination from an M Club member
(by YOU)
is required. Please take a moment to submit a nomination today! Deadline extended to April 15!
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Athletic Camps
Alumni - do you have children or grandchildren interested in
attending a
n athletic camp hosted by current Mount Union coaches? The Office of Alumni Engagement is offering you a discount.
Camps offered include boys' and girls' basketball, football, boys' and girls' soccer, wrestling, swimming and volleyball. Check the athletic website for detailed information and details on how to register.
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M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction a Success
Thank you to everyone that supported the annual fundraiser hosted by M Club.
 The event raised over $13,000 to support athletic programs during the 2016-2017 academic year. A few examples of past M Club support from funds raised include: new weight equipment in the Gulling Training Center, competition soccer goals, signage, OAC title team recognition dinners, vertical challenger, wireless headsets, travel gear (women's soccer, men's soccer, wrestling, men's basketball and track), the Hall of Fame ceremony, NCAA travel goodie bags or a meal, tournament sponsorships, M Club dri-fit shirts and so much more! It takes a team and your support is greatly appreciated. |
Alumni, parents, and Raider fans are invited to this annual golf scramble coordinated by M Club on Saturday, July 9th. Registration begins in May. The Price of $75 includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch at the turn and a cookout dinner afterwards at Tannenhauf Golf Club.
The registration form will be available in May on the website. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (330) 823-2072 with questions and to register your team. Call your friends and family now to set up your foursome. Hole and event sponsorships are available.
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Winter Sports Report
Men's Basketball
- Mount Union's Jarrett Ruffin (Northfield/Nordonia) was picked to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division III All-District Team for the 2016 season. This is Ruffin's third honor of the season, along with his First Team All-OAC honor and his D3Hoops.com Third Team All-Great Lakes Region award. This season he started all 27 games and scored a team-high 416 points and was third in the conference rebounding.
 Tournament Bid - Mount Union defeated Baldwin Wallace,
67-57 in the championship game of the 2016 Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament. The Purple Raiders, the tournament's No. 2 seed, improved to 20-7 on the season, won the tournament for the fifth time in school history and claimed the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championships.
Women's Swimming and Diving - Women's Swimming and Diving team won its second straight Ohio Athletic Conference women's team title at the 2016 OAC Swimming and Diving Championships. Mount Union had 13 all-conference performances in winning its second overall title.
Lautenschleger posted a school record time in the event of 17:07.52. She is just the seventh All-American women's swimmer at Mount Union. It was her third and final event at the national championships. Earlier in the meet she set another school record in the 200 freestyle (1:53.34) with a 29th place finish and also placed 22nd in the 500 freestyle (4:59.66).
 school record
Rundell placed first in the 200 yard butterfly with a time of 1:52.06which was also an NCAA B Cut time at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships.
The Purple Raiders scored 158.5 points. Senior Tyler Orewiler (Bucyrus/ColonelCrawford) who set a conference record winning the pole vault on Friday night was named OAC Field Athlete of the Year. Kevin Lucas, in his sixth year as men's head coach, along with staff was named OAC Coaching Staff of the Year.
Mount Union's women's indoor track and field team won its fifth straight and sixth overall Ohio Athletic Conference championship
The Purple Raiders tallied a total of 177.5 points. Kevin Lucas, in his seventh year as women's head coach, and his staff earned OAC Staff of the Year honors. Mount Union had a balanced effort as eight athletes scored in double figures led by the trio of junior Dana Crofoot (Perry/Perry) 24 points, freshman Hilary Reigle (Madison/Madison) 20.5 points and senior Jocelyn Sefick (Willowick/Eastlake North) 20 points.
Mount Union senior Jeremy Border (Caldwell/Caldwell) has advanced to the NCAAChampionships for a third straight year with a second place finish at 141 pounds at the NCAA Mideast Regional at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA. Border advanced to the NCAA Championships on March 11-12 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was an All-American with a third place finish at 133 pounds in 2014 and is one of only five wrestlers in school history with over 100 career wins as he now stands at 103-22 overall. The top three placers in each weight class advance to the national meet.
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Do you have the desire...to join the team?
Each team appreciates alumni support. Your gift of $50, $100 or more goes a long way in assisting Raider athletic teams when combined with each other! You may send in a check made payable to the University of Mount Union with M Club in the memo line or use the online form.
M Club Membership Gifts
enhance the Club's ability to provide support to the current athletic programs as well as continue to fund the functions of the club. Gift Levels are designed to promote enthusiasm and financial support at a level you are comfortable with. Support your team with up to 75% of your donation going directly to that team.
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White Raider Club
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Grey Raider Club
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Purple Raider Club
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$50 - $249
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$250 - $999
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$1000+
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Contact a Coach
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Golf
Dan MacDuffie
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Softball
Sandy Douglas
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Men's Basketball
Mike Fuline
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Men's Lacrosse
Brian Stewart
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Swimming and Diving
Eric Mojock
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Women's Basketball
Suzy (Venet '98) Pietz
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Women's Lacrosse
Emily Fisher
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Tennis
Jeff Wojtowicz '84
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Cross Country/Track
Kevin Lucas
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Men's Soccer
Carter Poe
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Volleyball
Melissa Mahnke '10
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Football
Vince Kehres '98
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Women's Soccer
Kelley Clark
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Wrestling
Bill Schindel '11
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