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Karen Kaufmann Sophomore • Distance • 5’8 • Sparks, Nev. - Edward C. Reed HS 2004-05: Kaufmann placed 14th in the 1650 freestyle at the Sun Belt Championships with a time of 18:09.52. Kaufmann's top performance of the season came against Northern Arizona, where she swam to four top-10 finishes. At that meet, Kaufmann placed second in the 400 freestyle (4:53.94), fourth in the 800 freestyle (10:03.64) and sixth in the 200 freestyle (2:20.10). She was also a member of the 400-meter free relay that claimed first place in a time of 4:26.45. Kaufmann also enjoyed a strong showing against I-25 rivals New Mexico, placing fifth in the 1000 freestyle (11:15.87) and 500 freestyle (5:33.96). High School: Kaufmann is a 2004 graduate of Edward C. Reed High School in Sparks, Nev. where she was a state finalist and letter winner all four years. She was named Most Valuable Player twice and all-region three times in the 500 freestyle. KAUFMANN GOES THE DISTANCE Kaufmann made the Pacific Swimming Western Zone All-Star Team Favorite other sport: baseball in 2003. She was a member of National Honor Society and a fourtime All-State Academic Team. Favorite sports team: Oakland Athletics Personal: Karen Ann Kaufmann was born March 14, 1986 in Reno, Favorite athlete: Bobby Crosby Nevada and is the daughter of Richard and Marjorie Kaufmann. Her Favorite TV show: Survivor brother Scott is an All-American swimmer at the University of Florida. She is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Favorite movie: Vacation Favorite place on campus: Corbett Center The best thing about NMSU is: “The people I’ve met.” HOW SWEDE IT IS Nicknames: “Nicco”, “Nicky” Favorite athlete: Josefin Lillhage (sister) Favorite other sports: sailing, soccer, ice hockey, skiing Favorite movies: Kill Bill, The Notebook Favorite TV show: The O.C. Favorite musical acts: Jack Johnson, Ace of Base, Counting Crows Favorite meal: chicken and pasta I’ve always wanted to visit: Thailand Best place I’ve ever visited: Africa Nicolin Lillhage Sophomore • Butterfly • 5’5 • Gothenburg, Sweden - Goteborgen HS 2004-05: Lillhage was a member of the 200 freestyle relay (1:38.14) and 400 medley relay (3:57.05) squads that took fourth at the Sun Belt Championships. Individually, Lillhage placed seventh in the 200 butterfly (2:11.69) and 15th in the 50 freestyle (25:25). During the season, Lillhage was a strong performer for the Aggies as she grabbed several top-10 finishes. At the Sun Belt Fall Classic, she had third-place finishes in the 100 butterfly (1:00.16), 400 medley relay (4:08.08), and 200 butterfly (2:10.87). Lillhage took fifth in the 100 butterfly (1:00.84), sixth in the 200 butterfly (2:13.36), and was a member of four top- 10 relays at the Lobo Invitational. Lillhage led the way for the Aggies against Northern Arizona, winning the 200 breaststroke (3:01.20) and 100 butterfly (1:08.31). (1:08.31). She was also a member of the 200 medley relay group that placed third. Against I-25 rivals New Mexico, Lillhage won the 100 butterfly in a time of 1:02.25 and placed third in the 200 butterfly (2:15.41). High School: Lillhage is a graduate of Goteborgen Hogre Samskola in Gothenburg, Sweden. Personal: Nicolin Anna Lillhage was born November 18, 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and is the daughter of Peter and Evelin Lillhage. She is majoring in Marketing. Her older sister, Josefin, competed in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics and has won several medals at the World and European Championships, including the gold medal in the 200 freestyle at the 2004 World Championships. Her last name is pronounced LILL-a-hajj. 17 KAREN KAUFMANN NICOLIN LILLHAGE
MANDEE BUSCH KELLY FREEBURN DEE-LIGHTFUL Nickname: “Dee” Favorite other sport: softball Favorite athletes: Misty May and Kerry Walsh Favorite TV shows: The Simpsons, Sex and the City Favorite musical act: Josh Groban Best thing about NMSU: “How friendly everyone is.” Favorite saying: “Never frown; you never know who is falling in love with your smile.” FREEBURN-ING QUESTIONS Favorite athlete: Gary Hall Jr. Favorite movie: Say Anything Favorite TV show: Friends Favorite musical act: Goo Goo Dolls Favorite class at NMSU: Psychology 201 3 famous figures to have dinner with: Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls lead singer), Robin Williams, Queen Elizabeth II Favorite saying: “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger; forgive each other and begin again tomorrow.” 18 Mandee Busch Sophomore • Freestyle • 5’11 • Reno, Nev. - Galena HS High School: Busch is a 2004 graduate of Galena HS in Reno, Nev. where she swam for four years under four different coaches. The holder of GHS school records for the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, Busch also swam on school record-setting 200 and 400 freestyle relays. That 200 freestyle relay group won the gold medal at the state championships. A three-time team MVP, Busch was also named an Academic All-American. Personal: Mandee Louise Busch was born March 17, 1986 in Reno, Nevada and is the daughter of Tim and Kathy Busch. She is majoring in Community Health. She chose New Mexico State over UNLV. Kelly Freeburn Sophomore • Freestyle • 5’11 • Tallwood, Va. - U.S. Naval Academy Navy: Freeburn comes to NMSU after swimming her freshman year at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she was an All-Patriot League First Team selection after leading Navy relays to three silver medals and a gold and earning the bronze medal in the 100 freestyle at the 2005 Patriot League Championships. She also took fourth place in the 50 freestyle. High School: Freeburn is a 2004 graduate of Tallwood HS in Virginia Beach, Va where she swam for four years under head coach Belle Somerindyke. She led the Lions to a seventhplace finish at the state championships in 2002 behind her Virginia state record-setting time in the 100 freestyle. Personal: Kelly Ann Freeburn was born April 28, 1986 in Portsmouth, Virginia and is the daughter of Greg and Ann Freeburn. She is majoring in Nursing.
Page 2 and 3: Table of Contents 2005-06 Schedule
Page 4 and 5: OVERVIEW The New Mexico State swim
Page 6 and 7: College of Business Administration
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Page 10 and 11: Coca-Cola Weight Room One of the je
Page 12 and 13: Dr. Michael Martin NMSU President S
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Page 16 and 17: ALL ABOUT ILKA Other favorite sport
Page 20 and 21: THE BARR ESSENTIALS Favorite movie:
Page 22 and 23: ACE OF SPADES Favorite other sport:
Page 24 and 25: ALL-TIME SWIMMING AND DIVING RECORD
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