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Senior golfer Jennifer Monko excels at many tasks, including golfing, fishing and singing. |
Renaissance woman: Jennifer Monko
by Chris Zaluski
Staff Writer
It was four years ago when Appalachian State senior golfer Jennifer Monko found herself locked in a racquetball court beneath the Broome-Kirk Health and Physical Education Building.
Monko, who used the gym to hit golf balls during the winter months, could not get a hold of anyone to let her out.
With nobody around to help her, Monko used a golf club to break through the wire-enforced glass.
Now, four years later, that determination is more evident than ever.
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Lisa M. Dombroski plays for state, regional and national teams. |
Dombroski becomes national force in rugby
by Alison Fosbenner
Staff Writer
To an outsider, women’s rugby might look like a mean, violent, body-bashing sport.
But to Lisa M. Dombroski, a senior recreation management major, rugby is more about heart and dedication.
Dombroski represents Appalachian State’s AHO women’s rugby team. She also plays for the state, regional and national teams on the under-23 level. In addition, she is in the player pool used to select members of the national team.
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Sports-in-Brief
by Erik Rhyne
Staff Writer
Men’s basketball head coach Houston Fancher was awarded a three-year contract extension after falling just one game short of a second Southern Conference North Division title in three years.
With the extension, Fancher is now signed through the 2008-09 season. Fancher has posted a record of 67-81 in his five seasons as head coach of the Mountaineers.
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Alan Atwater was Appalachian's leading rusher the past two season, running for 1,290 yards. |
Atwater dismissed from football team
by Erik Rhyne
Staff Writer
Appalachian State running back Alan Atwater has been dismissed from ASU’s football program for a violation of team rules, head coach Jerry Moore said.
“I am disappointed for Alan,” Moore said. “We hate to lose him. I hope that he continues his education and gets everything in order with his life.”
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