2015 All-State
Awards
Banquet
JUNE 2, 2015
Honoring Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Hall of Fame inductees who have excelled in Illinois Water Polo.
Adlai Stevenson
High School
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IHSA State Water Polo Championship
Congratulations
to the Participants and
All-State Players
2015 All-State
Awards
Banquet
DINNER AND SLIDESHOW
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
SENIOR SCHOLASTIC AWARD PRESENTATION
DAVE PERRY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
PHIL STELNICKI AWARD
MIKE MURPHY AWARD
GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR
JIM MULCRONE COACH OF THE YEAR
HALL OF FAME AWARDS
PRESENTATION OF GIRLS ALL-STATE AWARDS
PRESENTATION OF BOYS ALL-STATE AWARDS
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Welcome to the 2015 Illinois Water Polo All State and Hall of Fame Awards Banquet. It’s
been another great season. Tonight is our opportunity to honor the athletes, coaches,
and Hall of Fame inductees, as they take their place in history as being the “Best of the
Best”. Congratulations on a tremendous season to all our award winners as we prepare
recognize them this evening.
This year, IHSA Water polo had another stabilizing year with 79 boys’ teams, and an
increase to 71 girls’ teams. It was encouraging to see the increase with our girl’s bracket as
we continue to grow the sport. As we wrap up our fourteenth season, we have increased
the boys’ teams by 25%, and the girls’ teams by 32%, since our inception by the IHSA. Our
future focus continues with our downstate cities coming on board for the sport to maintain
healthy growth. With new schools, and new pools, being built each year along with the
efforts of your Illinois Water Polo, and Midwest Water Polo boards, we continue to tap
into the potential our area has with nowhere to move but up. It’s a true indication of the
dedication, and efforts, that our athletes, and coaches, give each year.
At this time, I would like to take a moment to thank the following individuals for their
efforts on Illinois Water Polo in putting all the details of this event together along with
all the other things they do to keep Water Polo moving forward in Illinois. A very
special thank you to Tom Musch for compiling the Slide Presentation for our event
tonight!! Special thanks to our officers, Perry Korbakis (Vice-President), Carol Macola
(Secretary), Ron Biamonte (Treasurer). Committee representatives are: Perry Korbakis
(Communications & Referees), Eddie Prystalski (Fundraising), Bill Walztoni, Jeff Wimer,
Pat Bauer, and Rich Norman (Hall of Fame), Garrin Kapecki (Masters and Scholarship),
Chris Cloy (Player Recognition and Website Development), Lynn Castro (Website),
and Sally Stelnicki (Banquet). Our Liaisons are Heriberto “Beto” Garcia (Chicago Park
District Liaison) and Tim Daniel (USWP Liaison). Running our leagues are Rob Lindgren
(Summer League) and Eddie Prystalski (Fall & Winter Leagues).
Enjoy the event this evening and make sure to purchase your tickets for the Serbia vs.
USA Men’s Match on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the UIC Pool in Downtown Chicago.
Rick Marsh,
Chairman, Illinois Water Polo
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SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS 2015
GIRLS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS
SITE
CHAMPION
Buffalo Grove
Stevenson Patriots
Chicago
St. Ignatius Wolfpack
Frankfort
Lincoln-Way Central Knights
LaGrange
Lyons Township Lions
Naperville
Naperville Central Red Hawks
Northbrook
New Trier Trevians
Oak Park
Fenwick Friars
Schaumburg
Conant Cougars
BOYS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS
SITE
Buffalo Grove
CHAMPION
Stevenson Patriots
Chicago
St. Ignatius Wolfpack
Frankfort
Lincoln-Way Central Knights
LaGrange
Lyons Township Lions
Naperville
Naperville Central Red Hawks
Northbrook
New Trier Trevians
Oak Park
Fenwick Friars
Schaumburg
Barrington Broncos
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2015 ALL-SECTIONAL TEAMS GIRLS
BUFFALO GROVE SECTIONAL
LINCOLN-WAY NORTH SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Melissa Gartenberg......................................... Stevenson
Allison Travetto.................................................. Stevenson
Theresa Godlewski............................................Wheeling
Claire Haas............................................................ Stevenson
Caroline Wojtas.......................................................Palatine
Tess O’Brien...............................................................Palatine
Abby Warren....................................................Lake Forest
Lauren Burns........................................................ Stevenson
Annika Hotchkiss............................................... Stevenson
Argelia Diaz............................................................Wheeling
Joanie Newland.................................................. Stevenson
Caitlin McHugh.........................................................Palatine
Clare Wieland..................................................Lake Forest
Emily Garcia..........................................................Mundelein
Bridget Soukup................................Lincoln-Way West
Abby Olivieri........................................Lincoln-Way East
Nicole McCabe...................................Lincoln-Way East
Rebecca Tanner....................Homewood-Flossmoor
Maggie Winslow.............................Lincoln-Way West
Leah Wood.................................................................Bremen
Laura Wolf........................................Lincoln-Way North
Mathilde Mogensen...............................................Palatine
Lauren Blake.........................................................Mundelein
Jessica Graziano.........................................Buffalo Grove
Sarah Morosan............................................Buffalo Grove
Alyssa Hollander.............................................Lake Forest
Sarah Harner................................................Buffalo Grove
Shannon Richards...............................................Wheeling
Kelly Morrissey......................Homewood-Flossmoor
Katie Lehman...............................Bradley-Bourbonnais
Cailey Davern.............................. Lincoln-Way Central
Keara Flaherty.....................................Lincoln-Way East
Catherine Stouffer................................................. Andrew
Alli Ramirez................................... Lincoln-Way Central
Brennah Hasty....................................Lincoln-Way East
COACH
COACH
ST. IGNATIUS SECTIONAL
LYONS SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Jeff Wimer............................................................. Stevenson
Karen Desruisseaux................. Lincoln-Way Central
Jenny Stelnicki......................................................St. Ignatius
Diana Fernadez...................................................St. Ignatius
Karen Juarez..........................................................St. Ignatius
Honore Collins......................................................Evanston
Stephania Lopez.................................................St. Ignatius
Tara White............................................................St. Ignatius
Anne Puralewski.............................................................Lane
Caroline Walsh..............................................................Lyons
Julia Cohen.......................................................................Lyons
Emma Hirt........................................................................Lyons
Claire Mueller.......................................Mother McAuley
Julie Olivares..........................................Mother McAuley
Geena Peyton.......................................Mother McAuley
Erin Yang............................................................................Lyons
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Millie Rosen..............................................................Evanston
Brianna Breason..............................................................Lane
Marti Hale..............................................................Northside
Payton Gibson........................................................Evanston
Olivia Everhart.......................................................Evanston
Amanda Magana.............................................................Lane
Nina Mantich........................................................St. Ignatius
Anahi Torres.....................................................................Stagg
Maggie Hennigan................................Mother McAuley
Sarah Coffman........................................................ Richards
Karly Berger........................................... Hinsdale Central
Zoey Relias............................................. Hinsdale Central
Molly O’Connell..................................Mother McAuley
Claire Onchuck........................................Hinsdale South
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
COACH
COACH
Jessica Skipper.....................................................Northside
Alina Hillery......................................................................Jones
Jasmine Garcia...................................................De La Salle
Ana Lee Pokrzywa...........................................Northside
Jasmine Hernandez........................................De La Salle
Rebecca Sudworth.......................................................Jones
Mara Hoplamazian.......................................................Jones
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Jillian Schultz...............................................................Bremen
Zoe Spada..............................................Lincoln-Way East
Cassidy DeGraff...........................Lincoln-Way North
Kim Bernhard............................... Lincoln-Way Central
Delaney Shepherd.................... Lincoln-Way Central
Amber Barney.......................Homewood-Flossmoor
Elizabeth Minnich....................................................Bremen
Michael Cashman..............................................St. Ignatius
Heather DeBoer................................. Hinsdale Central
Samara Lillioja....................................... Hinsdale Central
Nina Relias.............................................. Hinsdale Central
Gracie Dunn.......................................... Hinsdale Central
Tess Bowens..........................................Mother McAuley
Kaysie Stuba.....................................................................Lyons
Alexa Diaz................................................................. Richards
Lauren Burel....................................................................Lyons
2015 ALL-SECTIONAL TEAMS GIRLS
NEUQUA VALLEY SECTIONAL
FENWICK SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Sarah Dolitsky....................................................... Sandburg
Jilian Eiken...............................................Naperville North
Katie Horn.............................................Naperville North
Kaela Codo.........................................Naperville Central
Emily Westlove................................Naperville Central
Clare Lawlor........................................................... Sandburg
Issi French......................................................Neuqua Valley
Jordin Hale.......................................................................OPRF
Jillian Wickham......................................................... Fenwick
Jilly Cronin...................................Oak Park-River Forest
Genevieve Curry....................Oak Park-River Forest
Catie Wallace........................................................... Fenwick
Stephanie Torres.....................................................Morton
Fairie Hughes...........................................Whitney Young
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Stephanie Pappas................................................ Sandburg
Caitlin Holzer.......................................Naperville North
Morgan Miller.............................................Neuqua Valley
Emily Rodgers...................................Naperville Central
Kimela Srey...........................................Waubonsie Valley
Tina McBride........................................Naperville North
Faith Vandercar...............................Naperville Central
Hannah Flynn............................... Riverside-Brookfield
Grace Achepohl.............................................................. York
Jenny Ascencion.......................................................Morton
Maddie Wolfe................................................................OPRF
Lucia Adami.................................. Riverside-Brookfield
Mia Andreoli..............................Oak Park-River Forest
Kelly Frumkin............................................................. Fenwick
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Katie Quinn..........................................St. Charles North
Lauren Liberio.....................................Naperville North
Alli Hansen.........................................Naperville Central
Caitlyn Olson......................................................... Sandburg
Alexandra Kos.........................................St. Charles East
Katie Difiglio........................................St. Charles North
Zoe Salafatinos..........................................Neuqua Valley
Jocelyene Sanchez...................................................Morton
Sarah Lewand...................................................................York
Molly McGuire......................................................... Fenwick
Carli York............................................................................York
Kevan Casson...........................Oak Park-River Forest
Alejandra Izquierdo................................Westinghouse
Abby Schwarz.............................. Riverside-Brookfield
COACH
COACH
GLENBROOK NORTH SECTIONAL
SCHAUMBURG SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Jeff Plackett.........................................Naperville Central
Claire Voss......................................................................Loyola
Julia Sajnaj........................................................................Loyola
Colleen Doolan.................................Glenbrook North
Emma Kyle......................................................................Loyola
Kalin Bender....................................................Maine South
Keelin Frank...........................................................New Trier
Kristen Bagley...............................................................Loyola
Beth Perez..................................Oak Park-River Forest
Carmen Rosas............................................................Conant
Madelyn Demaret....................................................Conant
Emma Hoffman...........................................................Fremd
Emily Weingart..........................................................Conant
Danielle McCallister........................................... Prospect
Emma Jeronimus.........................................................Fremd
Sam Wooley................................................................Conant
Lindsay Fraser.....................................Glenbrook North
Lauren Barrett....................................................New Trier
Maria Breen..........................................................New Trier
Kaleigh Dolan.......................................................New Trier
Lauren Sulkowski..............................Glenbrook North
Kristen Burger.................................................Maine West
Zainab Naser......................................................Maine East
Britney Vasquez............................................ Schaumburg
Grace Dix.................................................................. Prospect
Betsy Zanocco.....................................Rolling Meadows
Nicole Neumann.................................................. Prospect
Mia Latimer.......................................................... Barrington
Tami Carlson.................................................................Fremd
Lauren Broz............................................................. Prospect
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
COACH
COACH
Holly Wasicak..................................................Maine West
Annie Picchiotti..............................................Maine West
Dana Grad.............................................Glenbrook South
Patricia Doolan..................................Glenbrook North
Manka Arifi...........................................................Maine East
Sarah Hua-Pham...............................................Maine East
Shari Markowitz................................Glenbrook North
Matt Wendt..........................................................New Trier
Paulina Chowaniec..................................................Conant
Kayla Helsdingen.........................................................Fremd
Lilly Lawrin.............................................................. Elk Grove
Erin Pletch...............................................Rolling Meadows
Nicole Warnstedt......................................................Fremd
Becca Kasner................................................... Schaumburg
Nicole Degla..................................................................Fremd
Justin Bickus.................................................................Conant
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2015 ALL-SECTIONAL TEAMS BOYS
BUFFALO GROVE SECTIONAL
LINCOLN-WAY NORTH SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Andrew Shashin................................................. Stevenson
Nate Reiff.................................................................Wheeling
Shaurya Gilani...................................................... Stevenson
Liam Holzer.......................................................... Stevenson
Dan Maleski.......................................................... Stevenson
Alex Kapecki......................................................... Stevenson
Mike Ward.............................................................Mundelein
Dan Cavato................................................................ Andrew
Haden Santefort..................Homewood-Flossmoor
Mitch Zieler............................................................ Sandburg
Pat Burke........................................ Lincoln-Way Central
Majd Ibrahim.......................................................... Sandburg
Brett Hofer................................................................. Andrew
Bryan McNitt.......................................Lincoln-Way East
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Cristiano Tomassetti....................................... Stevenson
Nick Oleinik..........................................................Mundelein
Jake Noel..................................................................Wheeling
Andrew Fink....................................................... Libertyville
Nico Demet.......................................................Lake Forest
Kyle Noel..................................................................Wheeling
Matt Schaedel......................................................Mundelein
Jacob Baran.................................................................Palatine
Daniel Hoffman..........................................Highland Park
Spencer Moore................................................Lake Forest
Scott Villard........................................................ Libertyville
Jeremy Westgate...............................................Mundelein
Nikita Mikhaylov............................................Vernon Hills
David Nelson....................................................Lake Forest
Jimmy Foley............................................................. Sandburg
Cody Torres................................. Lincoln-Way Central
Zach Otto...................................... Lincoln-Way Central
Jacob Carlson....................................Lincoln-Way West
Nick Jackson........................................................... Sandburg
Mason Riedel.........................Homewood-Flossmoor
Zack Zdanavicius.....................................................Bremen
COACH
COACH
ST. IGNATIUS SECTIONAL
LYONS SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
Sean Wimer.......................................................... Stevenson
Jim Lock........................................... Lincoln-Way Central
Billy Barth...............................................................St. Ignatius
Shane Hughes......................................................St. Ignatius
Will Macellaio..................................................................Jones
Steven Fitzgerald...........................................................Jones
Robert Rodriguez...........................................De La Salle
Sacramento Chavez.........................................Northside
Ethan Hamp.................................................... Von Steuben
Matt Bachler....................................................Brother Rice
Nick Amendola...............................................................Stagg
Zack Amendola..............................................................Stagg
Matthew Lopez..........................................................St. Rita
Brennan Russell.............................................Brother Rice
George Lundgren.........................................................Lyons
Evan Johnson....................................................................Stagg
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Greg Glaab............................................................St. Ignatius
Andreas Christy.................................................St. Ignatius
Sam Enger..............................................................St. Ignatius
Brendan Stelmach.............................................St. Ignatius
Max Boettcher.................................................................Lane
Max Falb...............................................................................Latin
Joe Koziol..............................................................De La Salle
Tommy Kaptur...............................................................Lyons
James Ryan........................................................Brother Rice
Eric Johnson..................................................................St. Rita
Luke Healy........................................................Brother Rice
Jack Linden........................................................................Lyons
Sam Szcepaniak..............................................................Lyons
Kevin Cronin.................................................................St. Rita
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
COACH
COACH
Lucas Gawron...................................................De La Salle
Shane Nagel........................................................De La Salle
Mark Gullickson..............................................................Lane
Alex Altamirano.......................................... Von Steuben
Israel Valle...........................................................................Lane
Gilberto Moreno.............................................De La Salle
Nathaniel Kaiser........................................... Von Steuben
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Luke Santefort.......................Homewood-Flossmoor
Alex Serrano.......................................................... Sandburg
Jake Burke...................................... Lincoln-Way Central
Ryan Murphy...................................Lincoln-Way North
Mina Hanalla...............................................................Bremen
Max Petraitis....................................Lincoln-Way North
Riley Murphy........................................Lincoln-Way East
Luis Martinez........................................................St. Ignatius
Christian Cooper.........................................Morgan Park
Kevin Walsh...................................................................... Argo
Daniel Sliazas...............................................................St. Rita
Chris Delgado................................................................. Argo
Peter Krivanec.................................................................Stagg
Thomas Waters............................................................Lyons
Joseph Qualter............................................................St. Rita
Ken Stoffel..........................................................................Stagg
2015 ALL-SECTIONAL TEAMS BOYS
NEUQUA VALLEY SECTIONAL
FENWICK SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Nick Walker.......................................Naperville Central
Drake McClure...................................Naperville North
Kyle Jackson.......................................Naperville Central
Christian May....................................Naperville Central
Joey Dalesandro........................................Neuqua Valley
Zach Elias...................................................................Lockport
Simon Shatinsky........................................Neuqua Valley
Ryan Masi.................................................................... Fenwick
Danny Farmer........................................................... Fenwick
Joe Gibson..............................................................St. Patrick
Dan Rusca..................................................Whitney Young
Bailey Wendt............................................................. Fenwick
Paul Sitkiewicz............................. Riverside-Brookfield
Jason Schuler......................................................... St. Patrick
Cameron Steele................................Waubonsie Valley
Scott DePuy................................................Neuqua Valley
Joe Tomashek......................................Naperville North
Jack Duggan........................................... Hinsdale Central
Jack Roche..............................................Naperville North
Chris Stanek........................................St. Charles North
Pat Melaniphy.........................................................Lockport
Angel Ruiz....................................................................Morton
Jesus Aguirre..............................................................Morton
Lawrence Cozzi.......................Oak Park-River Forest
Andrew Bertschy................................................... Fenwick
Dan Magee.................................... Riverside-Brookfield
Kevin Perez.................................Oak Park-River Forest
Duncan McDonald...............................Whitney Young
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Austin Mollway..........................................Neuqua Valley
Eric Johnson.............................................................Lockport
Philip Emden......................................Naperville Central
Michael Joza.......................................Naperville Central
Keegan Riley....................................................Metea Valley
Jimmy Lee................................................ Hinsdale Central
Joey Tomczuk..........................................................Lockport
Alex Marlott......................................................................York
Jordan Jopes.......................................................................York
Tim Noble.............................................................. St. Patrick
Matthew Gonzales...............................Whitney Young
Danny Stumpf...................................................................York
DJ Perez........................................................................ Fenwick
Nick Paulakovic........................... Riverside-Brookfield
COACH
COACH
GLENBROOK NORTH SECTIONAL
SCHAUMBURG SECTIONAL
FIRST TEAM
FIRST TEAM
SECOND TEAM
SECOND TEAM
Bill Salantine.......................................Naperville Central
Alex Grant.............................................................New Trier
Jack Schermerhorn....................................................Loyola
Peter Dales............................................Glenbrook South
Matt Lefler........................................................... Niles West
John Roberts.......................................Glenbrook North
Michael Krueger.................................................New Trier
Liam O’ Connor....................................................Evanston
Kyle Perry.................................................................... Fenwick
Chase Lesniak..................................................... Barrington
Marshall Mathias............................................... Barrington
Jake Lawson.................................................................Conant
Dylan Assmann............................................................Fremd
Matt Gouskos..................................................... Barrington
Connor Schmitz........................................................Conant
Alex Nicholas...............................................................Fremd
Andrew Hodur............................................................Loyola
Phil Wachowski.............................................Maine South
Max Yusim............................................................ Niles West
Davis Hianik..........................................Glenbrook South
Walter Haracz..............................................................Loyola
Tommy Hagerty.................................Glenbrook South
Sean Finn-Samuels...............................................Evanston
Charlie Hoffman............................................... Barrington
Tyler Gustafson............................................. Schaumburg
James Birriel..................................................... Schaumburg
Braden Lamore..........................................................Conant
Keegan Finn..............................................................St. Viator
Jake Hall.......................................................................... Hersey
Sam Gabriel............................................................. Prospect
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
COACH
COACH
Will Kohr.................................................................New Trier
Piers Braunrot.....................................................New Trier
Hayden Wilson..................................Glenbrook North
Mateo Kozomara..............................................Maine East
Charlie Ryan.........................................................New Trier
Chris Keller............................................................New Trier
Paul Salay................................................Glenbrook South
David Rafferty-Flatter....................................New Trier
Zak Keper........................................................................Fremd
Jack Pyde............................................................ Schaumburg
Sean Prior...................................................................... Hersey
Mitch Gavars....................................................... Barrington
Mihir Patel.....................................................................Conant
Jim Estep........................................................................Conant
Edin Latic........................................................... Schaumburg
Rob Emary............................................................ Barrington
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GIRLS STATE HISTORY
ISA STATE HISTORY
YEARCHAMPIONS RUNNER-UP
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park
Lyons Township
Mother McAuley
Oak Park
Mother McAuley
Lyons Township
Lyons Township
Oak Park
Oak Park
Mundelein
Oak Park
Mundelein
Mundelein
Oak Park
Fenwick
Mundelein
Mundelein
Morgan Park
Morgan Park
Fremd
Palatine
Riverside-Brookfield
Oak Park
Evergreen Park
Lyons Township
Mother McAuley
Oak Park
Oak Park
Oak Park
St. Charles
St. Charles
Oak Park
Mundelein
Oak Park
Fenwick
Fenwick
Maria
Oak Park
Mother McAuley
IHSA STATE HISTORY
YEARCHAMPIONS RUNNER-UP
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008 2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Mother McAuley
Mother McAuley
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick
Mother McAuley
Fenwick HS
Fenwick HS
Lyons HS
Fenwick
Fenwick
St. Ignatius HS
Fenwick
Stevenson
Oak Park
Mundelein
Mother McAuley
Stevenson
St. Ignatius
Fenwick
Mother McAuley
Naperville Central
St. Ignatius HS
Stevenson
Naperville Central
Lincoln-Way Central
St. Ignatius
New Trier
BOYS STATE HISTORY
ISA STATE HISTORY
YEARCHAMPIONS RUNNER-UP
1969
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Glenbrook North
Evanston
Evanston
Oak Park
Fenwick
Mt. Carmel
Fenwick
Fenwick
Loyola
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
St. Laurence
Brother Rice Brother Rice
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
St. Patrick
Brother Rice
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick
New Trier W.
Glenbrook North
Glenbrook North
Glenbrook North
Brother Rice
Oak Park
Oak Park
Loyola
Fenwick
Loyola
Oak Park
Oak Park
Oak Park
Oak Park
Loyola
Loyola
Oak Park
Oak Park
Loyola
Brother Rice
Brother Rice
The Latin School
Brother Rice
Fenwick
St. Patrick
St. Patrick
Fenwick
Fenwick
Brother Rice
St. Patrick
St. Patrick
IHSA STATE HISTORY
YEARCHAMPIONS RUNNER-UP
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Fenwick
Brother Rice
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick
Fenwick HS
Fenwick HS
Fenwick HS
Fenwick HS
Fenwick
Lyons
Fenwick
Loyola Academy
Lyons
Brother Rice
St. Patrick
Stevenson
Naperville Central
The Latin School
Naperville North
Naperville Central
Carl Sandburg HS
Naperville Central
St. Ignatius
Loyola
Stevenson
Fenwick
Stevenson
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NOMINEES SENIOR SCHOLASTIC
For the last 27 years, water polo players who are seniors are nominated
by their coaches to receive the Senior Scholastic Player of the Year Award.
Each coach has the opportunity to nominate players they feel exemplify
the outstanding qualities of the sport, have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point
average or better along with being involved in activities within their school
and community in addition to being a top academic student. From the names
submitted, the coaches select one girl and one boy who they feel has met the
requirements of this award. The nominees for the Senior Scholastic Players of
the Year were:
GIRLS SENIOR SCHOLASTIC NOMINEES
BOYS SENIOR SCHOLASTIC NOMINEES
Alexandria Adams, Stevenson
Patrick Burke, Lincoln-Way Central
December Fagen, St. Charles East
Matthew Gonzales, Whitney Young Magnet
Fairie Hughes, Whitney Young Magnet
Charles Hussey, Loyola Academy
Delaney Shephard, Lincoln-Way Central
Matt Lefler, Niles West
Clare Wieland, Lake Forest
John Schloen, Homewood Flossmoor
Shubum Patel, Vernon Hills
Frank Skorski, St. Viator
Anton Ulyanov, Walter Payton
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WINNERS SENIOR SCHOLASTIC
Clare Wieland
Lake Forest High School
Charles Hussey
Loyola Academy
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GIRLS PAST SENIOR SCHOLASTIC WINNERS
ISA STATE HISTORY
14
YEAR
WINNER
HIGH SCHOOL
1987
1988
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009 2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Kim Nicholas
Katherine Christmas
Vanessa Perry
Kate Masur
Maria Natsis
Chris O’Conner
Meg Martin
Gretchen Verdoorn
Heather Downes
Erin Kelley
Vaile Wright
Alison Wimer
Christina Gnadt
Melinda C. Martin
Susan Debourcy Aleksandra Weldon
Allegra Fries
Stacey Galvez
Megan O’Connell
Kathleen L. McDonnell
Alison Schilling
Emily Marie Laning
Rachel Cliburn
Katie Moy
Maeve O’Connor
Sophie Schloen
Katie Murphy
Danijela Jackovich
Michelle Dundek
Oak Park
Oak Park
Lyons
Oak Park
Lyons
Lyons
Oak Park
St. Charles
St. Charles
Oak Park
Mundelein
Palatine
Mundelein
Barrington
Stevenson
Oak Park
McAuley
Lyons
Morgan Park
Vernon Hills
Sandburg
Barrington
Stevenson
Stevenson
Loyola
Homewood-Flossmoor
St. Ignatius
Lincoln-Way Central
Lincoln-Way Central
BOYS PAST SENIOR SCHOLASTIC WINNERS
ISA STATE HISTORY
YEAR
WINNER
HIGH SCHOOL
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Matt Himmelman
Walter Kelly
Dan Dunleavy
Brian Schilf
Tom Warta
John Stassen Jonathan Newman
Edward Stancik
Jason Merret
Michael Grund
Tom Berenberg
John Holton
Sean Collins
David Arnolds
Paul Jameson
Nicholas Macola
Philips Arnolds
Gerrit Adams
Eric Nudel
Henry Fyfe
Alexander Buck
Ben Herrmann
Edward Osmolak
Tom Considine Zach Blumenfeld
Matt Veldman
Alex C. Wang
David Durkin
Brother Rice
Fenwick
Mt. Carmel
Fenwick
St. Patrick
Latin School
Oak Park
Brother Rice
Lake Forest
Brother Rice
New Trier
Brother Rice
St. Rita
Latin School
New Trier
Morgan Park
Latin School
New Trier
Lake Forest
Latin School
Naperville North
York
Fenwick
Loyola
Stevenson
Sandburg
St. Ignatius
Fenwick
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GIRLS 2015 ALL-STATE TEAMS
16
TEAMPLAYER
SCHOOL
YEAR
1st
Melissa Gartenberg
Allison Travetto
Diana Fernandez
Jenny Stelnicki
Kaela Codo
Caroline Walsh
Catie Wallace
Jillian Wickham
Jillian Eiken
Jordin Hale
Stevenson
Stevenson
St. Ignatius
St. Ignatius
Naperville Central
Lyons
Fenwick
Fenwick
Naperville North
Oak Park-River Forest
12
11
11
11
12
12
11
11
12
12
2nd
Lauren Barrett
Sarah Dolitsky
Carmen Rosas
Karen Juarez
Julia Cohen
Katie Horn
Claire Haas
Claire Voss
Jilly Cronin
Lauren Burns
New Trier
Sandburg
Conant
St. Ignatius
Lyons
Naperville North
Stevenson
Loyola
Oak Park-River Forest
Stevenson
11
12
12
12
12
11
09
12
11
11
3rd
Emily Westlove
Theresa Godlewski
Stephania Lopez
Madelyn Demaret
Claire Mueller
Keelin Frank
Genevieve Curry
Jillian Schultz
Caroline Wojtas
Honore Collins
Naperville Central
Wheeling
St. Ignatius
Conant
Mother McAuley
New Trier
Oak Park-River Forest
Bremen
Palatine
Evanston
10
12
10
12
12
12
11
12
12
12
4th
Annika Hotchkiss
Emma Hirt
Julia Sajnaj
Kelly Frumkin
Olivia Everhart
Delaney Shepherd
Geena Payton
Issi French
Maria Breen
Abby Warren
Stevenson
Lyons
Loyola
Fenwick
Evanston
Lincoln-Way Central
Mother McAuley
Neuqua Valley
New Trier
Lake Forest
12
12
12
10
12
12
12
11
11
12
BOYS 2015 ALL-STATE TEAMS
TEAMPLAYER
1st
Andrew Shashin
Shane Hughes
Ryan Masi
Danny Farmer
Shaurya Gilani
Nick Walker
George Lundgren
Alex Grant
Billy Barth
Tommy Kaptur
SCHOOL
2nd
Bailey Wendt
Kyle Jackson
Drake McClue
Joe Gibson
Nick Amendola
Jack Schermerhorn
Mitch Zieler
Haden Santefort
Matt Bachler
Alex Kapecki
Fenwick
Naperville Central
Naperville North
St. Patrick
Stagg
Loyola
Sandburg
Homewood-Flossmoor
Brother Rice
Stevenson
12
11
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
3rd
Liam Holzer
Zack Amendola
Sam Szcepaniak
Chase Lesniak
Robert Rodriguez
Dan Cavato
Jack Linden
Christian May
Nate Reiff
Marshall Mathias
Stevenson
Stagg
Lyons
Barrington
De La Salle
Andrew
Lyons
Naperville Central
Wheeling
Barrington
12
12
10
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
4th
Simon Shatinsky
Joey Dalesandro
Pat Burke
Dan Maleski
Gregg Glaab
Matthew Lopez
Zach Elias
Peter Dales
Connor Schmitz
Michael Krueger
Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley
Lincoln-Way Central
Stevenson
St. Ignatius
St. Rita
Lockport
Glenbrook South
Conant
New Trier
12
11
12
10
12
12
12
11
12
11
Stevenson
St. Ignatius
Fenwick
Fenwick
Stevenson
Naperville Central
Lyons
New Trier
St. Ignatius
Lyons
YEAR
10
11
12
12
12
11
11
12
12
12
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2015 PRESENTATION OF ADDITIONAL AWARDS
PLAYER OF THE YEAR (GIRLS & BOYS)
Girls: Melissa Gartenberg, Stevenson
Boys: Andrew Shashin, Stevenson
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD (GIRLS & BOYS)
Girls: Jeff Wimer, Stevenson
Boys: Doug Eichsteadt, Lyons Township
THE MIKE MURPHY AWARD
THE PHIL STELNICKI AWARD
Carol Macola, Illinois Water Polo
HALL OF FAME 2015 INDUCTEES
Tim Caldwell
Tom Tomsheck
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HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
Paul Akers.................................................................. 1986
Andrew Barry.......................................................... 1986
Ralph Budelman..................................................... 1986
Russell Curry............................................................ 1986
Harold Dash............................................................. 1986
Ralph Erickson.........................................................1986
Al Gambel..................................................................1986
Werner Gerhard................................................... 1986
Donald Good........................................................... 1986
Sam Greller...............................................................1986
Robert Grosseth................................................... 1986
Andy Haberman.................................................... 1986
Ken Hahn.................................................................... 1986
H. Jamison Handy................................................. 1986
George Iverson....................................................... 1986
Art Koblish................................................................1986
Sam Kooistra............................................................1986
Bill Kooistra...............................................................1986
Sheldon “Fats” Lake............................................ 1986
Jim Lock.......................................................................1986
Francis McDermott.............................................. 1986
Michael McDermott............................................ 1986
Perry McGillivary................................................... 1986
John J. Miller..............................................................1986
Jim Mulcrone............................................................ 1986
Richard Norman.................................................... 1986
Larry O’Connell..................................................... 1986
Joseph A. Pecoraro.............................................. 1986
Gary Radville............................................................1986
Phil Stelnicki.............................................................. 1986
Vern Tittle..................................................................1986
Art Van Aman......................................................... 1986
Bill Walztoni.............................................................1986
Hal White..................................................................1986
George Kastner...................................................... 1987
Linda Kerner............................................................. 1987
Tom Nystrom.......................................................... 1987
Albert Paterson...................................................... 1987
James Radcliff........................................................... 1987
Bruce Wimer........................................................... 1987
Ann Gonia-Kersting.............................................1988
Mike Martin...............................................................1988
Dave Musich.............................................................1988
Mary M. O’Connor..............................................1988
Tom Barry..................................................................1989
Jim Runkle.................................................................. 1989
Dan O’Brien.............................................................1990
Keen Wollin..............................................................1990
Brother Lindemen................................................1990
Mike Shanahan.........................................................1991
Mike Vlamis................................................................1991
Frank Connors.........................................................1991
William H. Thompson.........................................1991
Mark Menis................................................................1992
Al Snyder....................................................................1992
Joe Mansfield............................................................ 1992
Bruce O’Brien.........................................................1992
Leslie Varcony..........................................................1992
Fred Springer........................................................... 1993
Wee Barry................................................................. 1993
Scottie Maclagan.................................................... 1993
J.W. “Red” McCracken......................................1994
Herb Klein.................................................................. 1995
Bob Danner.............................................................. 1996
Art Fischer................................................................. 1996
Kelli Billish-Fitter.................................................... 1997
John Weber.............................................................. 1998
Rick Marsh................................................................. 1998
Patrick Barry.............................................................1998
Erika Billish-Mccormick......................................1999
Laura Coffman........................................................1999
Jeff Wimer................................................................ 2000
Joe Wendt................................................................ 2000
Dan O’Connell........................................................2001
Jim Caliendo.............................................................2001
Frank Mulcrone......................................................2002
Shelia Mulcrone-Carpenter............................2002
Dave Perry.................................................................2002
Tom Allen...................................................................2003
Brian Pendergast...................................................2003
Perry Korbakis.........................................................2003
Keith Yavitt................................................................2004
Jack Wagner..............................................................2005
Sally Stelnicki............................................................2006
Joe Billish.....................................................................2007
Marty Gibson...........................................................2007
Brian Kelly...................................................................2007
Harry Hebner..........................................................2008
Mike Gruszeczki.....................................................2008
John Huiezuga.........................................................2009
Vanessa Wasik.........................................................2009
Tom Musch................................................................ 2010
Beth Novick.............................................................. 2010
Joe Jekot.......................................................................2011
Brigitte Kusevskis....................................................2011
Chad Castro..............................................................2012
Lynn Castro...............................................................2012
Stever Borowski......................................................2013
George Horn............................................................2013
Andy McWhirter....................................................2013
Isaac Marshall............................................................2013
Michael J. (Mick) Barry....................................... 2014
Patrick Bauer............................................................ 2014
Tim Caldwell........................................ 2015
Tom Tomsheck..................................... 2015
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HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY
Tim Caldwell
Water Polo Achievements
Nomination for Tim Caldwell from Homewood-Flossmoor
by Nick Engel.
Tim started Coaching Water Polo in 1999.
Tim assisted with the sanctioning of water polo as an
Illinois High School sport in 2002.
Tim is in his 16th year of coaching water polo.
COACHING
Head Coach Homewood-Flossmoor High School
(1999 to Present)
Founded the men’s water polo program at H-F
Coached 39 All Sectional Athletes
Coached 13 All State Athletes
Coached H-F to 5 state tournament appearances
Amassed 253 wins in 15 seasons
3 time sectional coach of the year 2004, 2008, 2009
Recipient of the Phil Stelnicki Award in 2011
Tim has served as the Coaches Liaison for Illinois Water Polo
AQUATICS
In high school Tim swam for Bob Milnes at Springfield HS and Ed Aldridge at HF
Tim played high school club polo for Jim Runkle and Mike Shanahan at Springfield HS
4 year Varsity Swimmer and played 4 years club polo at Eureka College
Swimming Coach for 37 years as either Boys/Girls or both
Lifeguard Instructor for 37 years with American Red Cross
....and through all that Tim has been married to the same beautiful wife Terri for 36 years
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HALL OF FAME BIOGRAPHY
Tom Tomsheck
Water Polo Achievements
Dan Hengelman nominated Tom Tomsheck
– Loyola Academy
CLASS OF 1986
In the sport of water polo, the most critical
offensive player in the pool is called the “twometer man,” or the “hole man.” His is the most
physically demanding position in the game, for
the offensive attack revolves around him, and
the defense, knowing this, conspires to disrupt
him by any means necessary. His job is to set
himself between two and four meters from the
opponent’s goal and to maintain that position,
from which he scores, passes, and absorbs
fouls. He is point-guard, shooting forward, and
high-post man all rolled into one. He provides
structure, creates movement, and produces
opportunity. The good ones can dominate the
game, and one of the most dominating twometer men in the history of the Catholic League played for Loyola in the mid-80s. His name was
Tom Tomsheck. Long and lanky as a 6’0 freshman, Tom put on muscle and strength as he grew
to a broad-shouldered 6’3 by the time he earned his third varsity letter as a senior. Combining
advantageous height and wingspan with a keen understanding of the game, he controlled the flow
of the offense like few others could. He brought a team-oriented approach to the pool, patiently
working to get his teammates engaged yet grabbing the opportune moment to take over games.
By the time he ended his playing days at Loyola, he had become a one-man wrecking crew in
Illinois water polo, leading the Ramblers in goals and assists and earning selection to the All-State
First team in both 1985 and 1986. After graduation from Loyola, Tom attended the United States
Naval Academy, where he earned four varsity letters in a brilliant collegiate career. Named to
the All-East Second Team in 1988 as a sophomore, he was selected to the All-East First Team in
both 1989 and 1990 after leading the Midshipmen in goals and assists. Tom tried out for and was
chosen to participate in the U.S. Olympic Festival in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1993, thereafter capping
his collegiate athletic experience with his induction into the U.S. Naval Academy Hall of Fame.
Upon earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 1990, Tom served a four-year stint in the Navy as
a Surface Warfare Officer in San Diego. He now lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Betsy and
three children – Anna (15), Tom III (14) and John (11).
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PLAYERS UP FOR CONSIDERATION
FOR DAVE PERRY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Caroline Wojtas
Palatine High School, Virginia Military Institute
Caroline has always been talented as an athlete and was a four year Varsity starter
for our team. She has earned numerous accolades during her high school career
including multiple All-Conference, All-Sectional, and All-State awards. Caroline has
been a pivotal piece of the emergence of Palatine Girls Water Polo as a respectable
program. What really sets Caroline apart however is her leadership on the team. Even
as a Freshman, she was a good role model, leading by example and always giving her
best effort. Over the last four years, Caroline has emerged from a good role model
to a truly extraordinary leader. She is a high character, hard-working, and motivated
individual. She has been a leader and a role model for her teammates, and when she
speaks, her teammates listen with utmost respect and adoration. Caroline has left a
defining impact on the Palatine High School Water Polo program and this team is in a
much better place due to her efforts and accomplishments.
Daniel Farmer
Fenwick High School, Bucknell University
Danny followed in his brother’s footsteps, first to Windy City Water Polo where as an
age grouper, he met Coach Perry and ultimately, came to Fenwick High School. While
at Fenwick, Danny was a starter on an IHSA Championship team his sophomore year
and an IHSA 2nd place team his junior year. As one of the senior captains, Danny
has been a tremendous leader this water polo season. He expects a lot from himself
and his teammates. He is constantly encouraging his teammates to perform to the
best of their abilities and knows how to individually motivate each of the guys on the
team. Danny is also a very coachable athlete. He follows directions and puts in a great
amount of work. For the past two years, Danny has been on the St. Louis DeSmet
Invite All-Tournament Team as well as the MCAC 1st team All-Conference Team. He
has also been 1st team All-Sectional and All-State. He is determined and focused and
ready for the challenges, academically and athletically, that he will encounter in college
and beyond. He is well deserving of this award and will continue the great legacy of
excellence that Coach Perry was able to establish.
Dave Perry’s grandson
next to his grandfather’s
Perry Strong sign.
Dave Perry Scholarship Award
In 2011, Illinois Water Polo lost a legend.
In its 3rd year, the IWP Board of Directors is proud to
honor Coach Perry with the awarding of scholarships in his
name. The funds awarded to each athlete are intended to
help support the Illinois Water Polo athletes who aspire to
continue playing in college. The award challenges players to
“Dream Big” and strive for their full potential.
Go to http://illinoiswaterpolo.net/the-dave-perry-scholarship/
for scholarship details
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 4th Annual IWP Dave Perry Scholarship Fundraiser will take place on
Saturday, May 7, 2016, immediately following the MCAC girls’ and boys’ championship
games. Exact time and place still to be determined. More details to follow at the
beginning of the 2016 water polo season. Hope to see you there!
SCENES FROM
2015
CONGRATULATIONS!
SCENES FROM
2015
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to
Illinois High School
Water Polo Players
GRE
AT
SE
2015
A SO
Chicago Apostles Water Polo
Oldest Active Club in Chicago (since 1984)
Please contact Rick Schici at
(773) 910-1314 for more information.
Regular Scrimmages Monday & Thursday Nights
7:00 - 9:00 at UIC
PEB Bldg (South side of
Roosevelt Rd West of Halsted)
email: [email protected] to get a sign-up form
(or come to the pool on Monday or Thursday, but do
not leave without checking in & getting a sign-up form)
APOSTLES CURRENT ROSTER INCLUDES:
• 16 High School Players
• 14 Illinois High School Referees or Coaches
• 31 Alumni of Illinois HS Water Polo
WHY DO THESE NUMBERS MATTER?
• Apostles’ open format allows growing High School players to practice with some of
the best players in the Midwest (including former professional players and Olympians)
• Apostles’ members give back to the sport they love the game by coaching and reffing
• Illinois HS has a great tradition. Current Apostles players are from every decade of
Illinois HS Water Polo (70’s, 80’s, 90’s 2000’s)
N!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE ALL-SECTIONAL AND
ALL-STATE WATER POLO ATHLETES,
COACHES AND OFFICIALS FOR
A SUCCESSFUL 2015 SEASON!!!
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GIRLS
& BOYS:
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FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL
CONGRATULATES ALL OF THE
WATER POLO TEAMS OF ILLINOIS!
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Congratulations
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2015
ILLINOIS WATER POLO TEAMS
MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
GIRLS WATER POLO
1980 and 1981
2nd in State
and
BOYS WATER POLO
2001 and 2002
Quarter Finalist
Congratulations
to all of the
All-Sectional and
All-State Players
From the Farmer Family
Best of Luck
to All in 2016!
MIDWEST WATER POLO AND AQUATICS ASSOCIATION
dba ILLINOIS WATER POLO
NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
OFFICIAL IWP WEB SITE
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PLAYER RECOGNITION BY AARON BROWN
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CONGRATULATES
THE
STEVENSON HS
GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONS
&
ALL STATE FINALISTS
Summer Water Polo 2015
May 26 - July 31st
Age Group: 14 and under, girls and boys
Women: Level: Green (beginner to intermediate), Level: Black (advanced)
Men: Level: Green (beginner to intermediate), Level: Black (advanced)
All Practices will be at Stevenson High School
Questions??? Email Sean Wimer - [email protected] (Men’s) and Jeff Wimer - [email protected] (Women’s & AG)
Registration begins May 1st!!! Please visit patriotaquaticclub.org website and click the Water Polo Link.
CONGRATULATIONS
STEVENSON HS WATER POLO
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Location:
Stevenson High School
Date:
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Schedule:
Age Group Clinic/Game
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-Open for all non-high school athletes 14 & under
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https://stevenson.revtrak.net/tek9asp?pg=products&grp&specific=jojphqf0
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12:30pm
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