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ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC SUCCESS GO HAND IN HAND AT WASHINGTON When one of Head Coach Chris Petersen s football players shows remarkable improvement in the classroom or posts a personal best GPA he singles out that student athlete in a team meeting to celebrate his success or calls the young man s parents or former coaches to praise him Why Because a great performance in school is more important than a great play on the field That s the remarkable culture we ve developed at Washington every coach every sport every student athlete understands that the academic experience is paramount The philosophy that Husky student athletes will excel in their studies graduate and succeed in life begins before they ever set foot on campus We seek out recruits who embrace our high standards They know up front how demanding this institution is and how hard they will have to work to achieve the academic excellence we expect of them And wow do they rise to the challenge In the 2018 winter quarter 21 of our 22 teams earned a 3 0 team GPA or better a record for UW Athletics Given the incredible demands on student athletes time for practices training game days and more that level of academic success is one we can all be proud of And every quarter our student athletes strive to do better and better THE TYEE DIFFERENCE Published by the University of Washington Tyee Club VOLUME 4 NUMBER 2 SPRING 2018 UW Tyee Club members support the academic and athletic experiences of more than 650 University of Washington studentathletes in 22 men s and women s sports Your gifts account for nearly 25 percent of the funding we need to recruit the most sought after student athletes hire the best coaches develop championship teams and build facilities that make the fan experience second to none You make all the difference SUPPORT THE GAME CHANGER CAMPAIGN FOR HUSKY ATHLETICS Give your Huskies a competitive edge by donating to support the education and development of student athletes and to fuel the on and off field success of every UW Athletics team Learn more at uwtyeeclub org You can take some credit for that success too Of course we re grateful to donors like you who fund our academic services thank you But you re a huge part of our culture as well You share our passion not just for competition but for our student athletes success in life That s what makes UW Athletics and you so very special Go Huskies WRITTEN BY Teresa Moore Moore Ink PR Fundraising Communications GRAPHIC DESIGN DavidOwenHastings com UW TYEE CLUB Jennifer Cohen UW Athletic Director Graves Hall Box 354070 Seattle WA 98195 4070 tyeeclub uw edu 206 543 2234 uwtyeeclub org 2 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2018

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RESILIENCE IN THE RAIN PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF FOR INJURY PLAGUED TRACK AND FIELD STUDENT ATHLETE A BROKEN FOOT AND A BUM KNEE CAN T GET THE BEST OF GINA FLINT NEITHER CAN BAD WEATHER I LOVE THE RAIN THE HUSKY TRACK AND FIELD STANDOUT EXCLAIMS Enthusiasm is in no short supply for the Bellingham native With a family of UW grads going back generations the highly recruited thrower always wanted to be a Husky Her talents in shot put and discus earned her a spot in competition her freshman year but she was sidelined with a heel fracture just before her first meet My teammates love and support were amazing Even though I d only been at Washington for four months they already felt like family recalls Gina who ended up red shirting her first season After a promising sophomore year she was running stadium stairs when her left knee gave out Gina was back on crutches for months and eventually had surgery recovering just in time to sweep the shot and discus at the UW WSU Dual Meet in 2016 Then her knee flared up again prompting doctors to recommend medical retirement I m stubborn and I wasn t done I didn t want to end my career on a low note she states For another full year Gina slowly pushed herself She began by sitting in a chair and throwing a ball lifting weights and begging her trainer and physician to let her do stand throws then half turns then step ins then eventually on the day of a big meet throwing with full power I won both my events against WSU Gina beams And it was raining so it was even better She went on to score personal bests in Pac 12 competition taking second in discus the highest finish by a Husky in the event since 1999 and seventh in shot Now in her fifth year Gina continues to compete while earning a dual degree in Early Childhood Family Studies and Disability Studies An accomplished vocalist and musician she s set her sights on a graduate degree in music therapy My dream job would be to work with kids in a hospital setting who have traumatic brain injury or kids with autism in a therapy center the daughter of two teachers concludes And I d like to coach middle or high school kids If I m able to do both music therapy and coach kids I d love it U WT YEECLU B O RG 3

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HONORING KELSEY AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS AN EVERLASTING TRIBUTE TO THE STELLAR STUDENT ATHLETE WHO INSPIRED US ALL Kelsey Plum stands as one of the greatest Husky Women s Basketball players of all time one of the best to ever play NCAA Division I hoops Thanks to the generosity of long time fan Karen Koon future generations of Husky student athletes will benefit from the standard of excellence that Kelsey exemplified as a person and a student athlete explains Karen who previously endowed a Women s Basketball scholarship in honor of Husky Melissa Erickson who passed away from ALS at the age of 34 Kelsey has received so many honors around the country I felt she should be honored right here at home In a phone call from Europe where she s playing basketball for Turkey during the WNBA off season Kelsey admitted to being overwhelmed by such a significant gesture I was given so much just being able to go to Washington and having great people around me They made my experience easy It s very humbling for Karen to take notice I feel very honored and grateful said the Las Vegas Aces point guard who holds the NCAA record for most career points among countless other accolades Kelsey Plum Karen a 1961 UW graduate in political science created the Women s Basketball Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Kelsey Plum a perpetual source of education funding for student athletes who seek to follow in Kelsey s historic footsteps I want other young women to be inspired by Kelsey s work ethic and the example she set not only in basketball but 4 Karen Koon YOU CAN HELP Memorialize Kelsey s accomplishments by making a tax deductible gift to the endowment so it covers even more of the cost of a student athlete s education Call 206 543 2234 to donate or to learn more T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2018 Isaiah Thomas 2 THE RAFTERS Basketball great Isaiah Thomas returned to Alaska Airlines Arena earlier this year for a rousing ceremony to retire his No 2 jersey The 2008 2012 Husky star and Tacoma native who now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers thanked his coaches teammates the Dawg Pack and other fans The UW provided me with the opportunity to pursue my dreams which I am living today as a college graduate and an NBA player More importantly the relationships I made here have been invaluable in making me the person I am today He dedicated his honor to his sister Chyna who died in an auto accident last year

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BASKETBALL S RE BUILDING BLOCKS IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO TURN AROUND A PROGRAM AND SHOOT FOR EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE COURT Coach Mike Hopkins arrived at Washington last year with one key goal in mind to foster a culture that empowered his student athletes to determine the quality of their competitiveness and the quality of their character Coach Mike Hopkins We believe that unselfish action unrelenting attack and uncommon preparation will always keep us moving forward and pushing ourselves to be better It s part of our mindset of being tougher together Coach Hop explains We also believe in the quote how you do anything is how you do everything What we teach on the basketball court reflects what it will take to be successful off the court The first year coach and Pac 12 Coach of the Year led the Huskies to a 21 13 10 8 Pac 12 season record the most wins since 2011 12 and a trip to the NIT tournament But those achievements took more than team culture It takes a village to create a great team and more importantly great young men he says adding that Tyee Club donors are integral members of that village Private funds enable Husky Athletics to attract and retain the best coaches pay for travel to away games and to meetings with recruits and cover everything from uniquely tailored nutritional programs created for each student athlete to innovative training technology The big home crowds that cheered on the Huskies this season also contribute to team success and pride along with leadership that emphasizes the overall student athlete experience Coach Hop maintains It s exciting to be part of a university that has strong values about developing people he concludes Our student athletes work so hard they study they practice there s so much going on in their lives It s incredible to know we have so many people backing us U WT YEECLU B O RG 5

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GOAL LINE GRADUATION BEFORE DURING AND AFTER THEIR TIME AT WASHINGTON STUDENT ATHLETES STRIVE FOR ONE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT A COLLEGE DEGREE Salvon Ahmed left and Liberty Bracken Director of Football Academics study together in the Ackerley Academic Center Salvon Ahmed didn t care much about succeeding in school Then a college recruiter delivered a stark wake up call improve your grades or risk losing out on an athletic scholarship I was good at football but that wasn t enough says the freshman tailback one of the top rated recruits in the nation coming out of high school It took someone to scare me to get my grades up 6 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2018 From that point on he buckled down and made the grades he needed to accept the offer from Washington To ease his transition into college Salvon was one of about 50 studentathletes to jump start his UW education the summer before his freshman year with LEAP the Learn Experience Achieve Program It s a boot camp for academics explains Salvon a 10 week class accelerated into four weeks With long hours in class five days a week scheduled tutoring and homework sessions and rigorous writing assignments LEAP was extremely challenging When school started and I took an English class it was a breeze because I d been through LEAP It boosted my confidence and helped me get comfortable with college says Salvon who earned a 4 0 in the six credit LEAP course and a 3 7 overall GPA his first quarter

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BECOMING A ROLE MODEL ON THE FIELD AND OFF When Husky Football player Keishawn Bierria was just eight years old his dad died of cancer His mom struggled with grief and lost custody of her four kids to Keishawn s grandparents Planning for a college education wasn t high on the list of family concerns All we wanted to do was play sports the linebacker says Then when Division I colleges started talking to my older brother and other high school athletes they couldn t accept offers because their grades didn t qualify Will Conroy LEAP is one of several opportunities all largely funded by donors that Husky Athletics provides to student athletes to ensure they graduate Everyone can access tutoring while some benefit from intensive academic assistance for learning disabilities When student athletes leave the UW early for pro drafts or other reasons the Finish Line program invites them back tuition free to complete their degrees Basketball alumnus and current Huskies coach Will Conroy left for the pros in 2005 and returned to earn a bachelor s in theatre in 2015 the single best thing I ve ever done in my career As a young man you don t realize the importance of finishing school But as you mature you know how huge it is to graduate and to have the UW care enough to help you says Will who eagerly promotes Finish Line among alumni Keishawn took notice and earned straight As his senior year eager to keep up his academic success when he came to Washington He entered the accelerated LEAP program the summer before his freshman year the hardest course I ever took in college Diagnosed with a learning disability at the UW Keishawn worked with a specialist throughout his four years Tutors helped him with tough courses like statistics and he also took advantage of the UW writing center for help with papers A study abroad trip to Hawaii to study indigenous populations enriched his education It was hard to fail with so much support he says Keishawn did more than simply not fail He earned the team s Academic Achievement Award along with receiving the Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Award twice And he graduated early with not one degree but two in Sociology and in American Ethnic Studies with an anthropology minor Every year I took full credits For the last football season I was fully enrolled like I was a freshman states Keishawn who hopes to play in the NFL or to become a coach It was he s played with and coached important to me because I had Kim Durand who manages academic services for Husky Athletics sums up Washington s commitment as fulfilling a promise we make to student athletes and their families as far back as the recruiting process the support to do it I had a lot of younger teammates who looked up to me I could set an example not just on the field but in the classroom It was the You commit to us and we commit to you Kim says Our expectation is that every young man and every young woman who comes here earns their degree right thing to do Keishawn Bierria U WT YEECLU B O RG 7

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PAVING THE WAY MEN S SOCCER ALUM LOOKS BACK ON THE LEAN DAYS AS HE INVESTS IN THE FUTURE OF UW ATHLETICS Men s Soccer 1989 Mike Cairnes 1989 Mark Cairns and goalkeeper Saif Kerawala When Husky soccer players compete in a stadium dedicated to their sport on real grass in front of big crowds of fans before heading to their own locker room they have loyal alumni like Mark Cairns to thank for paving the way Back when Mark played soccer for Washington in the late 1980s it was a whole different world Most players didn t receive scholarships until they earned starting positions on the team They shared a high school like locker room alternating seasons with the baseball team And the stadium Well it was not exactly tailor made for soccer We played in the football stadium in front of 70 000 empty seats Mark laughs It would be raining sideways at night in November and when teams like UCLA came to play they couldn t adjust We rarely lost at home While today s state of the art Husky Soccer Stadium represents quite an improvement in venue some things about being a student athlete never change For me it was all about the camaraderie and relationships on a team of really awesome guys I wish I would have appreciated it more back then recalls Mark who met his wife of 25 years Tonyia at UW their junior year Son Nathan is 22 and will soon graduate from Colorado School 8 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2018 Men s Soccer 1987 of Mines while 20 year old Lucas is following in his dad s footsteps as a UW business major Mark s desire to ensure that programs like soccer continue to get much more attention today than in decades past led him to make a generous donation to The Competitive Edge Fund He had donated over the years to support Men s Soccer and the Big W Club for alumni student athletes but his recent game changing donation was an important new investment in Husky Athletics Investing in people in facilities in upgrading the organization and helping it get stronger that s what makes businesses thrive And it s what will YOU CAN make UW athletic JOIN MARK programs thrive in giving student athletes a competitive edge in too he states competition and in life Go to gohuskies com w90club to learn more

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CAPS OFF TO OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS After a successful career in telecommunications and digital media Jim Voelker launched a new phase of life focused on making Jim Voelker a difference for causes he cares about The father of two Washington graduates is now donating his time and talents along with his financial support to Husky Athletics Jim is one of 16 members of the Tyee Board and also serves on the Executive and Finance Committees volunteer service that offers advice and guidance on a host of issues aimed at making UW Athletics more effective efficient and accountable I saw intercollegiate athletics going through immense change and thought I could learn and be helpful with the economics of those changes says Jim who has donated to the Husky Stadium remodel created an endowed scholarship and most recently contributed to The Game Changer Campaign for Husky Athletics It s intellectually stimulating and I feel like the board and committees are making a real impact In addition to the Tyee Board and committees the Tyee Sports Council recruits dedicated fans who serve as ambassadors for UW Athletics The Young Tyee Committee aims to engage under 30 fans and alumni in understanding the role of philanthropy in Husky Athletics The mission and culture of UW Athletics makes you feel great about being involved Jim explains It really is all about building student athletes for life and doing things the right way You can be proud to be associated with it TYEE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Anne Gittinger Chair Don Barnard John Connors Ron Crockett Nick Keller Janice Olson Jim Voelker Alex Washburn TYEE BOARD Janice Olson Chair Alex Washburn Vice Chair Craig Suhrbier Past Chair Ed Bridge Kyle Enger Carol Gullstad Jason Hamilton John Kincaid Clay Nielsen Kerry Odeman Tony Richardson George Schuchart Jim Voelker Dixie Wilson Sue Wolthausen Learmer Sally Wright TYEE SPORTS COUNCIL Tara Brown Jon Bruch Eric Bueser Shawn Cahill Dave Drummond Garrett Frol Haleigh Gautreau Michael Leichner Brad Parker Kit Raney Byron Richards Melinda Rost Peter Skovron Jack Westphal Aaron White Michael Williams YOUNG TYEE COMMITTEE Amber Carrigan Griffin Day Josh Fredendall Whitney Lundberg Andy Palmer Angela Sgarlata Jim tailgating with his friends and family before a home game at Husky Stadium 10 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2018

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IN HONOR OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TWO LONG TIME DEDICATED SUPPORTERS OF HUSKY ATHLETICS EARNED PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION FROM THE TYEE CLUB IN 2017 BRUCE HARRELL RECEIVED THE COHN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BY A FORMER LETTER WINNER AND JON RUNSTAD TOOK HOME THE ORRICO AWARD FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM DAVE AND RUTH COHN ALUMNI MERIT AWARD 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 Bruce Harrell Eric Cohen Patricia Trish Bostrom Blake Nordstrom Jim Lambright Mike Rohrbach Bob Houbregs John Wilcox Denise Ashbaugh Steve Hawes Andre Riley Lorenzo Romar Tom Turnure Bruce Richards Greg Lewis Bill Douglas Warren Moon John Buller Bruce Kramer John Meyers Bob Flowers Rick Redman Norm Dicks Charles Mitchell Dick Sprague Frank Orrico John Nordstrom Rich Worthington Torchy Torrance 1988 Jim McCurdy FRANK ORRICO AWARD Bruce Harrell Jon Runstad A member of the Seattle City Council for the past 10 years Bruce is a Seattle native who played football for the Huskies during the glory days of the Coach Don James in the 1970s contributing to Rose Bowl and Sun Bowl wins and earning 1st Team Academic All American and All Pac 10 honors He received degrees in political science and law from Washington He also won the Husky Legend Award in 2008 and serves on the UW Board of Regents Co founder of the Seattle real estate development firm Wright Runstad Company Jon served as a member and president of the UW Board of Regents and currently is a director of the UW Foundation and a member of the Board of Rowing Stewards Jon earned degrees in economics and building construction from Washington and an MBA from Harvard The Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies in the UW College of Built Environments is named in honor of Jon and his wife Judy The Cohn Award recognizes Bruce s dedication to the UW mission and his exemplification of integrity leadership sportsmanship and community involvement Presented to non letter winners who have demonstrated an uncommon level of dedication to UW Athletics the Orrico Award recognizes Jon s dignity courage commitment and generosity traits which Frank Orrico was remembered for 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 John Runstad Jim Houston Jim Rose John Kathy Connors Dave Rost Kristie Forrest Neal Dempsey Nick Keller Col Don Wiethuechter Anne Gittinger LaGayle Sosnowy Maxine Barnard Jack Rhodes Gertrude Peoples Dave Torrell Bob McMillen Tom Porter Tom Wolthausen Mike Malone Don Barnard Ron Crockett Dave Cohn Wayne Gittinger Bruce Nordstrom U WT YEECLU B O RG 11

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Box 354070 Seattle WA 98195 4070 tyeeclub uw edu 206 543 2234 uwtyeeclub org MARCHING TOWARD 2020 THANKS TO YOU THE GAME CHANGER CAMPAIGN IS ON A DETERMINED TRACK TO SUCCESS As part of the University of Washington s historic 5 billion fundraising campaign The Game Changer Campaign for Husky Athletics is relying on passionate fans and donors like you to help us reach our 320 million goal Thank you for stepping up to the plate to ensure that the Campaign makes a game changing difference for student athletes builds winning teams for years to come and unites our community around Husky pride 82 With just over two years to go in the Campaign your gifts have propelled us to within 82 percent of the finish line UNENDING DEVOTION 44 490 Nearly 45 000 generous individuals families companies and foundations have contributed to the Campaign 150 committed donors earned Game Changer status by contributing 50 000 or more 2 million Husky faithful who want to make a lasting impact through a legacy gift to the Campaign have advised us that they are bequeathing more than 2 million to UW Athletics Forty loyal Game Changers made their first gift to Husky Athletics more than 30 years ago INFINITE POSSIBILITIES You can drive promising futures for 650 Husky studentathletes when you donate to the Campaign Learn more about the many ways you can build champions in competition and in life at uwtyeeclub org

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