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Principal’s Letter Cover Story SpotlightSunderhaus ’08earns prestigiousJostens TrophyStudentsLizzy Sunderhaus ’08is a tremendous collegescience student – andher basketball play isn’tbad, either.Sunderhaus, nowin her senior year atCedar Crest College inAllentown, Pa., was thefemale recipient of the2011 Jostens Trophy,widely regarded as thehighest honor awardedin the sport of NCAADivision III basketball.“I’ve come torealize it’s a really bigdeal,” Sunderhaus toldthe Hamilton JournalNews in May. “I’m honored. It’s veryexciting.”The award, given by the Rotary Club of Salem, Va., isbased on excellence on the court, in the classroom, andin the community. The award seeks to emulate RotaryInternational’s “Service Above Self” motto by honoring awell-rounded student-athlete. Sunderhaus was selected fromamong 11 female finalists.On the basketball court, the 6-foot Sunderhaus averaged19.7 points and led the nation with 15.6 rebounds pergame. She has eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career(1,190 points) and is only 67 points away from the school’sall-time scoring record.In the classroom, Sunderhaus is carrying a 3.97 gradepoint average while majoring in genetic engineeringwith a concentration in forensic science and a minor inchemistry. She also has extensive campus and communityinvolvement.Cedar Crest women’s basketball coach Val Donohuecalled her “a walking testimonial for all that is right aboutNCAA Division III athletics.”“Lizzy’s ability to not just balance her academics,athletics and service, but to excel in all arenas, is a modelfor student-athletes everywhere,” added Cedar Crest AthleticDirector Kristin Maile.Sunderhaus, the daughter of John and BeckySunderhaus and a graduate of Queen of Peace School inMillville, plans to continue her education and earn a PhD.Sizemore FoursomeCops Golf ScrambleThe Rick Sizemore ‘76 foursome birdied their first hole, the16 th at Potter Park, and were off and running en route to firstplace in the annual Friends of Badin golf scramble in August.The Sizemore foursome included Julie Sizemore, Ron Weaverand T.J. Wilson, shooting a 16-under par 53 to win by twoshots. They had just two 4s – both birdies – on their card andeagled the par-4 17 th hole for a “skin.”Second place with a 55 included Chris Sharon ‘92, JimZettler ‘92, Ryan Munafo ’92 and Steven Zettler ‘03. Thirdplace with a 56 was a group led by John Lanni and Joe Lanni.“It was another outstanding outing on a beautiful day forgolf,’’ said Kris Verdin ‘92, who directed the event once again.“We appreciate everyone who played, helped, sponsored, andotherwise assisted in making it another fine golf event.”Longest drive in the fairway on the fourth hole went to TJWilson. Closest to the pin on the 11 th hole was Jim Zettler‘92. Most accurate drive on the 16 th hole was Dave Prows.Longest drive in the 17 th fairway for the women was LouiseHuentelman Dafler ’74.Members of the Badin golf team assisted with extra putts ordrives on various holes, with proceeds benefiting the program.She wants to be a college professor and do research in theareas of forensic science and genetic diseases.In fact, one of the main reasons she attended CedarCrest is that it is accredited in forensic science. She told theJN, “I’ve always loved detective stories. Seeing the sciencebehind investigations is really interesting to me.”Sunderhaus had a similar outstanding career at Badin.She was co-valedictorian of the Class of 2008 and is secondin career scoring in the girls’ basketball program with 1,081points, leading the Rams to back-to-back D-III regionalappearances in 2007 and 2008.16
Alumni Achievements Milestones EventsBadin High School’s softball field at Joyce Park was officially named Mueller Stadium in the spring. The Muellerfamily were major contributors, both in dollars and sweat equity, to the outstanding facility the softball team nowoccupies. On hand for the dedication were, front, Sally Kocher, BHS athletic director; Karen Rosenberger Mueller’80; Whitney Mueller ’09; and rear, generous supporter Carl Schatt ’54, Ken Mueller; head softball coach GregStitzel and principal Frank Margello.Megan Filipek ’02 Scholarship FundThe Badin girls’ soccer program donated $400 to the scholarship fund for the late Megan Filipek ’02. On hand for thepresentation, from left, were Badin Athletic Director Ms. Sally Kocher; Badin head girls soccer coach Mr. Steve Tabar;reserve soccer coach and Filipek teammate and classmate, Miss Sara Graf ‘02; Filipek’s parents, Beth and Tom Filipek;Badin senior soccer captains Victoria Heflin, Ashley Mahoney and Kim Golden; and Badin Development Director Mrs.Angie Pieper Gray ’83.17
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