Saints Athletics Highlights—Spring 2013

Football

Sophomore tight end Donovan Campbell (above) was named to the All-Mid-States Football Association Mideast first team after a vote of league coaches. Campbell caught 41 passes for 514 yards and six touchdowns this season. Sophomore receiver/back Raphael Dunson was named to the second team, with junior defensive back Sederick Dunbar, junior punter Kyle Timmis, sophomore defensive lineman Kyle Connors, sophomore defensive back Derek Head, sophomore linebackers Trent Bragg and Tyler Karcher and freshman defensive lineman Joey Mravec earning honorable mention. Five Saints were named to the Capital One Academic All-District Team by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Junior Sederick Dunbar (criminal justice) and sophomores Jake Helsel (biology), Paul Jacobs (education), Drew Milligan (accounting) and Lyle VanFleteren (biology/chemistry/math) each made the team. Dunbar and fullback Spencer Revenberg, both juniors, were named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. They are the first Saints to receive the honor in football. The Saints finished their first varsity season 4-6 overall, 2-3 in the Mideast League of the Mid-States Football Association.

From the Heights—Spring 2013 Campus News

Siena Bids Farewell to Longtime Employees

Siena Heights University bids farewell to several longtime employees who are retiring or moving on to different careers.

Pat Palmer is retiring in June after more than 30 years at Siena Heights. He has served the University in many ways over the years, including as a coach, athletic director, faculty member, dean and most recently as the vice president of Enrollment Management.

English faculty member Saleem Peeradina retired in December 2012 after more than 23 years at SHU.

Rick Smith retired in March 2013 as director of the custodial staff after more than 10 years at SHU.

Director of Admissions Sara Johnson ‘02 took a new position at Jackson Community College after nine years of working in the Siena Heights Admissions Office.

: SHU Chaplain Father Tom Helfrich is also leaving the University after accepting his new role as pastor of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Clarklake, Mich.

Anne Hooghart is also pursuing a different career path after serving as a faculty member and most recently as dean of the SHU Graduate College.

English faculty member Davin Heckman is leaving SHU after accepting a similar position at Winona State (Minn.) University.

Scenes from Homecoming 2012

Below are just a few of the exciting scenes from SHU’s 2012 Homecoming celebration. To see many more photos from Homecoming, please visit our online Homecoming photo gallery.

Mark your calendar now for next fall’s Homecoming Weekend—October 4-6, 2013 and start planning your visit to the Heights!

Siena’s dance team posed with a young fan before leading Saints fans of all ages in support of the Siena Heights football team.