2009-10 Rifle Information Guide

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CREDITSThe 2009-10 UTEP Rifle Information Guide is a publication of the UTEP Media Relations Department. Cover design by Sara West and Angela Olivas. Media Guide layout and design by West and Olivas. Contributing editors: Jeff Darby and Romeo Fierro. Official UTEP photographer is Brian Kanof. Other photography by Christ Chavez, El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau (Kenny Braun, Fred Golden, Patricia Martin, Paul Dion and David Sabal), El Paso Diablos (Adriana Ruiz), El Paso Herald-Post Archives, El Paso Times (Ruben Ramirez & Mark Lambie), National Park Service (Peter Jones, Eric Leonard and Becky Wiles), The Sun Bowl Association (Trent Hilburn), University Communications (J.R. Hernandez, Laura Trejo), UTEP Library (Special Collections, Claudia Rivers).

MEDIA RELATIONS ASSOC. A.D. FOR MR: Jeff Darby RIFLE CONTACT: Angela Olivas E-MAIL: [email protected] OFFICE PHONE: (915) 747-6451 MR FAX: (915) 747-5444 WEBSITE: www.utepathletics.com

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH: George Brenzovich ALMA MATER: King’s College, 1969 ASSISTANT COACH: Jose Rodriguez RIFLE PHONE: (915) 747-6651 RIFLE FAX: (915) 747-5162 RIFLE E-MAIL: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 El Paso, Texas 8 University of Texas at El Paso 14 Academic Excellence 16 Miner Athlete Academic Center 18 Community Outreach 20 State-of-the-Art Facilities 22 Miner Village 24 Larry K. Durham Center 28 International Community 30 Rifle Goes Electronic 32 2009-10 Rifle Outlook 33 2009-10 Roster 34 Head Coach George Brenzovich 35 Assistant Coach Jose Rodriguez 36 Atenas Bojorquez 37 Josie Burzynski 38 Morgan Glenn 39 Alix Moncada 40 Andrea Palafox 41 Hannah Muegge 42 Xentri Garza 44 2008-09 Scores 45 Polls & Honors 46 Team Records 47 Individual 48 NCAA Rules

LOCATION: El Paso, Texas

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ENROLLMENT: 20,000

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PRESIDENT: Dr. Diana Natalicio

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS: Bob Stull

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el Paso culture is intertwined with both American and Mexican heritage and it transcends into a city and community with a unique charm. our treasures include historical landmarks that tell tales from 400 years

ago where missions were settled, roads were traveled and desperados ran throughout downtown.

"The Sun City"El Paso, Texas

el Paso lies at the intersection of three states (Texas, new Mexico, and

Chihuahua) and two countries (USA and Mexico). Together, el Paso, Ciudad Juarez and las Cruces, n.M., make up the largest international metroplex in the world.

el Paso is at the western most tip of Texas. It is closer to five other state capitals than our

own capital of Austin.

el Paso features the oldest continuously operating

missions in the country.

our region’s history spans more than 400 years and blends native American, Spanish, Mexican and American cowboy roots into

one unique culture where diversity is embraced and celebrated. El Paso was the site of the first actual Thanksgiving in April 1598, predating the Pilgrims by 23 years.

The fourth-largest city in Texas and the 22nd-largest in the

United States, el Paso is the third-safest city in the U.S., according to fBI data.

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THE fACTS:Area: 250.9 sq. milesPopulation: 700,000Climate: Sunny and drydays of yearly Sunshine: 316days of Precipitation: 49Average yearly Temperature: december-february: High 59/low 31 March-May: High 79/low 68 June-August: High 96/low 66 September-november: High 77/low 50Mountains: franklin Mountainsrivers: Rio GrandeParks: Over 200

As you enter the city of sun and smiles, your eyes go straight to the majestic mountains that lie in the heart of our city. our distinctive landscape makes us unlike any other city in Texas.

With more than 300 days of sun, you can enjoy endless miles of nature’s playground in el Paso any time of the year.

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Men's Health Magazine named el Paso the second happiest city in America.

el Paso embodies a blend of cultures as unique as its city’s landscape. from boots

to Broadway shows, Bistros to barbeques, el Paso’s got it all.

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our historic downtown has transformed into a rejuvenated place for families, couples, friends and strangers to come together and enjoy great

entertainment. from theater shows, museums, galleries and a slew of local hot spots, el Paso's downtown comes alive day or night.

Annual events in el Paso include festivals such as the Siglo de oro drama festival, the downtown Street festival, fiesta de las flores,

Amigo Airsho and the Bi-national dia de los Muertos Celebration; summer outdoor concerts - like Alfresco fridays! and Music Under the Stars - are free and filled with great entertainment.

el Paso has action-packed outdoor sporting events throughout the year like

the Brut Sun Bowl, Texas vs. The nation football game, el Paso generals (arena football), el Paso diables (baseball), el Paso rhinos (hockey), el Paso Patriots (soccer), el Paso Marathon, the Southwest International livestock Show & rodeo, Celebration of our Mountains.

In october 2005, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked el Paso as the no. 1 midsize city in the United States on its hot cities for entrepreneurs list.

Texas at el pasoThe University of

UTeP enrolls nearly 20,000 students in 81 bachelor’s degrees, more than 70 master’s-level degrees and programs and 14 doctorates – with more on the way.

UTeP also offers cooperative Ph.d. programs in pharmacy and nursing with U.T. Austin and the U.T. health Sciences Center at houston.

UTeP is also one of only 20 schools in the U.S. recognized by the national Survey of

Student engagement for creating “a campus culture that fosters success.”

Under the leadership of our top-notch faculty researchers, our students are working on new methods for refining oil using nanotechnology; and creating sustainable water supplies

and new desalination technologies.

UTeP is adding 260,000 square feet using $124 million. Included is an $85 million Physical

Science and engineering building and a $60 million nursing education center.

With more than 170 organizations ranging from academic/professional to social

and service groups, we’re sure you’ll find a way to get involved.

The campus architecture is a rare example of

the dzong style seen outside the himalayas – the university hosts the Chenrezig himalayan Cultural Center of el Paso.

The majority of the university’s 90 buildings feature Bhutanese-style architecture. Most notable are the dark bands of brick with mosaic titles in the shape of mandalas, the

symbol of unity and wholeness – inspiring those who visit, teach, learn and dream here.

UTeP is among a few education institutions across the nation to receive several top-name

prestigious grants, including the Teachers for the new era from the Carnegie Corporation; the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative engineering education; and the Mathematics and Science Partnership from the national Science foundation.

We’re studying a person’s memory of a crime to improve eyewitness identification

techniques, and we’re using biomechanical engineering to improve footwear design.

We are working with rapid-prototyping technology to create surgical models. We’re

excavating prehistoric villages for clues about ancient indigenous culture.

“from every vantage point, UTeP seems to be gaining momentum, moving faster, accelerating the pace at which we are setting and achieving even more ambitious goals.” dr. diana natalicio UTeP President

our unique programs give students an edge,

preparing them to compete in specialized fields. Among them are the law School Preparation Institute, the Medical Professions Institute and the ruben Salazar Spanish-language Media Program.

UTeP ranks among the top UT System academic institutions in research spending - $46 million a year - and makes the

most of its distinctive strengths in the areas of biomedical, health and hispanic-health disparities; border security; environmental and earth science; emerging technologies; borderland arts and humanities; and the education of U.S. hispanics.

The national Science foundation has designated

UTeP a Model Institution for excellence – one of only six in the country.

academic excellenceUTeP’s nationally-recognized academic programs and innovative

research provide students a universe of opportunities.

“Through academic program recognitions, individual student and faculty successes, research breakthroughs, and athletic accomplishments, UTeP has increasingly stepped into the spotlight.” --dr. diana natalicio, UTeP President

UTeP and Conference USA are committed to academic excellence. We play a vital role in encouraging an environment of and setting high expectations for academic success.

C-USA offers academic awards programs to honor the academic achievements of C-USA student-athletes and publicly recognizes their accomplishments at the conference level.

Miner Athlete Academic Center

The MINER ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER (MAAC) was created to provide academic support services to all UTeP student-athletes and is

conveniently located in the center of campus. recognizing that one of a student-athletes’ greatest challenges is maintaining the balance between academics and athletics, each sport is assigned an athletic academic advisor whose primary responsibilities are to serve as an advisor and mentor for student-athletes; to assist with educational goal setting, degree plans, and course selection; to track academic progress and to calculate and certify nCAA academic eligibility.

The MAAC is dedicated to promoting the individual and educational goals

of each UTeP student-athlete and ensuring compliance with UTeP, Conference USA and nCAA academic eligibility standards.

The MAAC offers a Three-Part

Academic Support Program designed to assist student-athletes in developing time management and study skills. The program includes mentoring, one-on-one tutoring, and large areas devoted to focused study time.

In April 2007, UTEP finished a complete renovation to expand the MAAC facility from 2,000 to 6,900

square feet. The new facility includes a computer lab with 50 computers and four laser printers, nine rooms for individual tutoring appointments, a large quiet area for study hall and classrooms for group tutoring.

Community OutreachThe Miner S.U.C.C.e.S.S. lIfe SkIllS program supports efforts of every student-

athlete toward intellectual development and graduation, uses athletics as preparation for success in life, meets the changing needs of student-athletes,

promotes respect for diversity among student-athletes, enhances interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes, assists student-athletes in building positive self-esteem, enables student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities, promotes ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities, enhances partnerships between the nCAA, member institutions and their communities for the purpose of education, and encourages the development of leadership skills.

UTePAthletics is operated in harmony with the university’s stated mission and

is committed to the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development of student-athletes. In particular, the intercollegiate athletics program serves as an educational opportunity for student-athletes and as a focal point to bring the student body, faculty and community together.

An important part of college life is selfless service to the university community and the community at

large. This commitment provides student-athletes with an opportunity to begin a lifelong habit of volunteerism.

every UTeP student-athlete has numerous opportunities to

participate in community service provided by the department of Intercollegiate Athletics and other campus and community organizations.

The athletic department and the university seek to provide student-athletes with

the coping skills necessary to deal with a variety of life’s challenges; to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes; and to encourage emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

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Miner VillageUTEP has added apartment-style living, the first of its kind

on campus, to its community. The new UTeP housing, known as Miner village, features one-bedroom, two-

bedroom and four-bedroom units. Miner village also features a community building which houses study rooms, a recreation area, private mail boxes and administrative offices.

The units are within walking distance to lectures, labs and other activities, as wells as short distance

from the Sun Bowl and the don haskins Center.

Apartment-Style Living

Miner village’s 12 apartment-style residence halls offer

several floor plans, from cozy efficienceis to two-and four-bedroom units.

• Local telephone servcie• Basic cable• Internet (WiFi) access• Laundry Facilities• Free campus parking• 24-hour campus security• Recreational areas• Full kitchens• All utilities included

There are no extended monthly fees in Miner village – all utilities are included. The units also feature basic cable, free internet access (including Wifi), laundry facilities, recreation areas,

independently controlled refrigerated air, local telephone service and voice messaging.

OTHER DURHAM CENTER fEATURESSix football positional meeting rooms; one large football meeting room; separate locker rooms for male and female students and coaches.

ATHLETE EQUIPMENT CENTERfeatures include: six dryers and three washers; upper space for storage, sewing machine, etc.; 160 small lockers for student-athletes to store uniforms and practice gear.

HUMAN PERfORMANCE AND BIO MECHANICS LABORATORYA kinesiology lab for students.

Larry K. Durham CenterThe larry k. durham Sports Center opened its doors in August 2002. named for

successful businessman and former Miner football standout larry durham, the 65,000-square foot building is situated adjacent to the Sun Bowl.

SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

encompasses 4,798 square feet of space (old training

room was 2,064 square feet), and is utilized by all UTeP student-athletes...features include: taping and treatment areas; one hot and one cold whirlpool in the hydro Therapy Center; x-ray and exam rooms.

STUDENT-ATHLETE LOUNGE AND COMPUTER CENTER

features 14 computers which are utilized by student-athletes between classes and prior to

practice...student-athlete lounge has three Tvs, vending machines, etc.

The LKD...a Top-noTCh faCiLiTy

HALL Of CHAMPIONS

honoring UTeP’s athletic heritage...the room is utilized for university and department of Intercollegiate Athletics receptions and

functions...features include: 11 flat screen TVs (three hanging, eight set into wall); seven swivel banners, showcasing sports currently sponsored by UTeP; and photos of football great ken Heineman, track and field standout Suleiman nyambui and the 1966 national champion Miner men’s basketball team.

fOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM

first-class and luxurious with 120 individually milled wooden lockers...also features an open meeting area, showers and bathroom

facilities.

fOOTBALL COMPLEX

features include: 12 coaches’ offices and one conference room; business center; video equipment room; kitchenette and storage

area.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CENTER

Boasts 11,420 square feet of space (old weight room was less than 5,000 square feet), and is utilized by all UTeP student-athletes...features include: open space with 22 stations for all

Olympic lifting; all-new equipment; two office areas, one storage area and a juice bar.

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UTeP is committed to having a diverse student population. To provide all students an opportunity to experience diverse viewpoints,

the Office of International Programs facilitates the attendance of international students, as well as instruction and research by international scholars.

The Office of International Programs invites students to participate in as many events and activities as possible. Such

involvement can help students feel more connected to UTeP and ease feelings of isolation and homesickness that can get in the way of academic and cultural learning.

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Advisors are trained to help students with some of the difficulties that can arise when a student is trying to adjust to a new

environment. All of our advisors have lived or worked in another country and understand how exciting and rewarding studying in another country can be.

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In october of 2007, the Miners moved into a new era, making the switch from paper targets to an electronic scoring system. now

competitors and spectators can visually see each rifle shot as it happens.

Electronic Scoring a nEW Era

Spectators are able to keep an eye on each individual shooter and track team scoring

with results being flashed across screens. With the new system, shooters also have the ability to monitor their shots.

The new technology allows for more accurate scoring, as paper targets were

scored using a magnifying glass and the naked eye.

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The consistency UTEP’s rifle team has shown

in recent seasons has been rewarded by sending

representatives to Nationals in four of the past five

years. The Miners have also consistently finished in

the nation’s Top 10, ranking ninth nationally in 2008-

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The Miners return five letterwinners and add

two freshmen to this year’s squad. Though the team

is still relatively young, it has plenty of talent and

experience.

Morgan Glenn, the team’s lone senior, has

been an integral part of the team the past three

seasons. This year she will be looking to surpass her

career-high of 577 in air rifle that she at Nevada last

season.

Josie Burzynski enters her junior year looking

to build on the success of last season. Burzynski

ranked 18th nationally in air rifle after she fired 581

at the NCAA Championships last year.

The Miners will also be looking to Andrea

Palafox to build on the achievements of her freshman

campaign when she was named an All-American. Her

583 aggregate was the second-highest team total as a

freshman. Fellow sophomore Alix Moncada stormed

onto the scene as a freshman at mid-season and

participated in the last four matches. She qualified

to participate in the NCAA Championships along

with Burzynski. While she fell just two points short of

qualifying for the final round, Moncada finished the

year ranked eighth nationally. Moncada calculated

the highest combined team average in air rifle (585)

with all of her scores over 580.

UTEP will look to start the year off on the right

note, hosting Nevada at the UTEP Rifle Range on

October 3rd in an all-day event.

2009-10 Outlook

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2009-10 Roster Breakdown2009-10 RIFLE ROSTERAtenas Bojorquez .....................SO El Paso, TexasJosie Burzynski ..........................JR Stratford, ConnecticutXentri Garza .............................. FR Fort Worth, TexasMorgan Glenn ........................... SR Bilings, MontanaAlix Moncada ............................SO Victoria, Tamaulipas, MexicoHannah Muegge ....................... FR Boling, TexasAndrea Palafox ..........................SO Guanajuato, Guanajuato. Mexico

BY CLASSFreshman (2) Xentri Garza Hannah MueggeSophomore (3) Atenas Bojorquez Alix Moncada Andrea PalafoxJunior (1) Josie BurzynskiSenior (1) Morgan Glenn

BY STATEConnecticut (1) Josie BurzynskiMexico (2) Andrea Palafox Alix MoncadaMontana (1) Morgan GlennTexas (3) Atenas Bojorquez Xentri Garza Hannah Muegge

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George BREnzOVICh

George Brenzovich is beginning his 10th season at the helm of the UTEP team after spending over 18 years running the rifle program at King’s College in Pennsylvania.

Brenzovich has coached 10 All-Americans -- six at King’s College and six at UTEP.

Brenzovich led King’s College to its first appearance as a team at nationals in 1979, marking the first time that a Division III program has reached the championships. In all, Brenzovich’s teams have made three national championship appearances and won 18 conference titles. UTEP has qualified for the NCAA Championships as team once during Brenzovich’s tenure, and eight individuals have participated in the championships.

Prior to coaching, Brenzovich shot as a collegian at King’s College, earning four letters in rifle. He was the team champion for four straight years, while leading King’s College to a pair of conference titles.

A native of Fredricktown, Pa., Brenzovich also teaches Kinesiology classes on basic rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzle loader and marksmanship at UTEP, as well as a class on coaching principles and coaching certification under the American Sport Education Program. He is also an instructor for the concealed handgun license for the State of Texas Department of Public Safety.

He is a member of USA Shooting and the National Rifle Association. A life-long member, he served as the 2005 president of the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association. Brenzovich also served as the director of the Civilian Marksmanship Program for the State of Texas. He is certified as a 4-H Shooting sports instructor, as well as a Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor. He was just recently appointed an area chief for the training of instructors for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Program.

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Jose ROdRIGuEz

Jose Rodriguez begins his third season as a volunteer assistant rifle coach for the Miners.

Rodriguez is no stranger to the UTEP rifle program. He competed as a team member from 1980-81.

A competitive shooter since the age of 12, Rodriguez won the 300-yard bulls eye Texas Junior Championship in 1973. He went on to compete at Riverside High School where he became the school district individual champion from 1975-79, all the while competing in the Daisy Marksmanship Training Program.

Rodriguez has competed in smallbore and air rifle nationally and internationally. He is the past state Highpower/Hunter Metallic Silhouette Champion in the states of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

He is a current member of the United States Metallic Silhouette Association and a team captain who competed in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in September of 2006. He won Gold in the Air Rifle Silhouette, Silver in Highpower Rifle, and Bronze in Smallbore Rifle Silhouettte.

A native of El Paso, Texas, Rodriguez earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from UTEP in 1987. He has worked as a physician assistant in neurology and emergency medicine for the past 14 years in El Paso.

Rodriguez and his wife, Raquel, have a daughter, Karla, and son, Eduardo, and two grandchildren Amaris and Naiara.

Assistant CoachFourth Season

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BY ThE nuMBERS Opponent SB/ARAlaska DNP/552Alaska DNP/527Nevada DNPAir Force/Ole Miss DNP/562Nevada DNP/571Ole Miss DNPAir Force DNPAlaska DNP/573Nevada DNPTCU DNPTCU DNPNevada DNPAggregate DNP/557

Atenas BOJORquEz

2008-09 (Freshman): Participated in five of 12 air rifle matches … recorded a season-best 573 vs. Alaska.

High School: Placed second at the 2007 Sport Shooter UTEP JROTC Invitational Military Skills meets … a member of the 2008 JROTC Western Region Championship precision team.

Personal: Atenas Libertad Bojorquez is the daughter of Miguel Bojorquez and Alejandra del Carmen Rios … born Aug. 20, 1990 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa … has one brother Armando (30) and two sisters Alejandra (26) and Alcaraz (22) … majoring in Kinesiology.

SophomoreEl Paso, TexasDel Valle H.S.

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BY ThE nuMBERS Opponent SB/ARAlaska 574/578Alaska 573/582Nevada 565/581Air Force/Ole Miss 563/586Nevada 566/585Ole Miss 569/579Air Force 570/572Alaska 577/569Nevada 565/576TCU 565/576TCU 578/584Nevada 571/588NCAA Championship DNP/581Aggregate 570/580

Josie BuRzYnSkI

2008-09 (Sophomore): Finished the season ranked 18th nationally after firing 581 on the final day of the NCAA Championships ... topped the 580-mark seven times during the season in air rifle, including a personal-best 588 vs. Nevada in the NCAA Qualifier ... participated in all 12 smallbore and 13 air rifle matches … recorded a season-best 578 in smallbore vs. TCU ... qualified for her fourth consecutive Junior Olympic Rifle Championships ... competed in USA Shooting National Championships in Ft. Benning, Ga. ... garnered a first-place finish at the NRA Nationals 3P Any Sight Team Match.

2007-08 (Freshman): Participated in all 11 smallbore and air rifle matches for UTEP ... fired a personal-best score of 581 in air gun at Alaska-Fairbanks ... averaged 577.18 for the Miners in air rifle ... competed in USA Shooting 3x Air competition ... finished second in the Connecticut State 3P NRA Regional ... placed third in New Jersey State 3P NRA Regional ... held a total of nine NRA national records in smallbore ... competed in USA Shooting National Championships in Ft. Benning, Ga.

High School: Connecticut state high school champion in 2006 and 2007 ... set seven NRA national records in smallbore rifle.

Personal: Josephine Lorraine Burzynski is the daughter of Michael and Lenore Burzynski ... born Aug. 31, 1989 in Bridgeport, Conn. ... has one brother, Michael Jr. ... nickname is “Josie.”

JuniorStratford, Conn.

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Xentri GARzA

High School: The 2008 American Legion National Champion … led R.L. Paschal High School to the district title from 2006-08 … four-year member of JROTC.

Personal: Xentri Vaughn Garza is the daughter of Mario and Victoria Garza … born March 12, 1991 in Holland, Mich. … has one brother, Marcos Garza (15) … majoring in psychology.

FreshmanFort Worth, TexasR.L. Paschal H.S.

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By THE NuMBERS Opponent SB/ARAlaska 566/576Alaska 566/567Nevada 550/577Air Force/Ole Miss 555/567Nevada 572/570Ole Miss 564/567Air Force 564/573Alaska 548/DNPNevada DNPTCU 560/564TCU DNPNevada DNPAggregate 561/571

Morgan GLEnn

2008-09 (Junior): Recipient of the Conference USA Spirit Award ... tabbed Academic All-American by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association … participated in nine of 12 matches … recorded a season-high of 577 in air gun at Nevada ... member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2007-08 (Sophomore): Fired in nine of 11 matches, posting averages of 569 and 566 in air rifle and smallbore, respectively … registered a top score of 576 in air rifle at the NCAA Qualifier ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

2006-07 (Freshman): Participated in seven smallbore and eight air rifle events ... notched a season best in smallbore with 558 against Nevada, Air Force and Wyoming ... recorded scores above 560 in five air rifle matches ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

Prior to uTEP: A member of the Yellow Stone Rifle Club and Laurel Rifle Club ... five-year participant at the National Junior Olympics from 1999-2005 ... won a gold medal at USA Nationals in Virginia in 2003 ... fired her way to top female in the state of Montana in 2004 and 2005.

Personal: Morgan Alexis Glenn is the daughter of Tracy and Kathy Glenn ... born Feb. 23, 1988 in Billings, Mont. ... has one sister, Rachel, who was a four-year letterwinner on UTEP’s rifle team.

SeniorBillings, Mont.

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By THE NuMBERS Opponent SB/ARAlaska DNP/DNPAlaska DNP/DNPNevada DNP/DNPAir Force/Ole Miss DNP/DNPNevada DNP/DNPOle Miss DNP/DNPAir Force DNP/DNPAlaska DNP/DNPNevada 570/587TCU 570/582TCU 574/583Nevada 575/587NCAA Championship DNP/586Aggregate 572/585

Alix MOnCAdA

2008 (Freshman): Ended the season ranked eighth nationally after firing 586 at the NCAA Air Rifle Championships ... stormed on to the scene at mid-season, participating in UTEP’s final four matches ... fired above the 580-mark in all contests ... twice notched a season-best 587 on her way to a team-high 585 air rifle average ... registered a personal-high 575 in smallbore vs. Nevada.

High School: Participated in eight world cup games while firing air rifle and 3x20 gun ... took bronze at the 2007 Pan American Games ... was the Sportsman of the Year awarded by the her home state of Tamaulipas ... winner of two gold medals and a bronze at the Centeral American Games in 2006.

Personal: Alix Rocío Moncada Aguirre is the daughter of Joel Moncada and Rosa Elia Aguirre … born Dec. 7, 1989 in Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico … has two brothers, Joel Adrián (24) and Alan (21).

SophomoreVictoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico

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High School: Competed at the 2009 USA Shooting Nationals, garnering the top prize in the Prone High A, the 3P high C and the Air Rifle High B … participated in the 2009 Texas 4-H State Rifle championships, placing third overall … a member of the 2008 United States International Drew Cup ... listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students, a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10 percent of her class.

Personal: Hannah Ileen Muegge is the daughter of Mark and Connie Muegge … born Oct. 27, 1990 in Richmond, Texas … has one brother, Sam (17) … majoring in accounting.

FreshmanBoling, Texas

Benjamin Franklin Terry H.S.

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Andrea PALAFOX

2008-09 (Freshman): Tabbed second team All-American in air gun by the Collegiate Coaches Rifle Association … fired over the 580 mark in air gun in nine of 12 matches - the most on the Miner squad ... combined for a season aggregate score of 583, the second highest team total ... registered a season-high mark of 589 at TCU and scored a 588 at Ole Miss ... named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

High School: A member of the Mexican National Team … participated in six international meets including the World Cup, Pan American Games and Central American Games … took bronze at the 2006 Cartagena de Indias as part of the Mexican team with 1,653 points … fired a personal best 593 in air rifle and 572 in smallbore …attended Instituto Guanajuato.

Personal: Andrea Palafox is the daughter of Marcos Palafox Alcocer and Luz Maria Lopez … born Jan. 26, 1988 in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico … has two brothers, Marcos (28) and Arturo (24) Palafox … Marcos Palafox Alcocer (father) was part of the Mexican National Team and now coaches a team in Mexico… brother, Marcos Palafox shot for the Mexican National Team from 1999-06.

By THE NuMBERS Opponent SB/ARAlaska 568/583Alaska 571/583Nevada 566/577Air Force/Ole Miss 566/584Nevada 560/585Ole Miss 560/588Air Force 561/584Alaska 560/578Nevada 557/584TCU 551/578TCU 579/589Nevada 565/585Aggregate 564/583

SophomoreGuanajuato, Mexico

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2008-09 SCORES And STATS

# Score Shooter Competition Location Date1. 589 Amber Criss Alaska-Fairbanks El Paso, Texas 9/26/08 589 Andrea Palafox TCU Fort Worth, Texas 2/7/093. 588 Josie Burzynski Nevada El Paso, Texas 2/14/09 588 Andrea Palafox Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. 11/8/085. 587 Alix Moncada Nevada Reno, Nev. 1/24/09 587 Alix Moncada Nevada El Paso, Texas 2/14/097. 586 Josie Burzynski Air Force/Ole Miss El Paso, Texas 10/25/088. 585 Josie Burzynski Nevada El Paso, Texas 11/1/08 585 Andrea Palafox Nevada El Paso, Texas 11/1/0810. 584 Josie Burzynski TCU Fort Worth, Texas 2/7/09

TOP 10 AIR RIFLE SCORES

# Score Shooter Competition Location Date1. 579 Andrea Palafox TCU Fort Worth, Texas 2/7/092. 578 Josie Burzynski TCU El Paso, Texas 1/31/093. 577 Amber Criss Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska 9/27/08 577 Amber Criss Nevada El Paso, Texas 11/1/08 577 Amber Criss Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. 11/8/086. 575 Alix Moncada Nevada Reno, Nev. 1/24/097. 574 Josie Burzynski Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska 9/26/08 574 Amber Criss Air Force Colorado Springs, Colo. 12/4/08 574 Alix Moncada TCU Fort Worth, Texas 2/7/0910. 573 Amber Criss Nevada El Paso, Texas 2/14/09

TOP 10 SMALLBORE SCORES

RACHEL GLENN MELISSA EVANS

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Lorena Blanco 01Anna Crabtree 05Kayra Davila 06, 08Melissa Evans 00, 01, 02, 03Jessie Garay 07Morgan Glenn 08,09 Rachel Glenn 05, 06Amanda Hammel 01Christina Hernandez 02Phyllis Kent 93Sissie Koenig 96, 97Sarah Mena 09Sarah Paoletta 01Alarice Tan 95Tina Tan 94

CRCA ALL-ACAdEMIC

Armando Ayala 94Brian Bassham 93Troy Bassham 89, 90, 92, 93Soma Dutta 90, 91, 92Rebecca Hamilton 97, 98, 99Christina Hernandez 00, 01Wayne Johnson 89Phyllis Kent 93Jennifer Oliver 96, 97, 98, 99Andrea Palafox 09Sarah Paoletta 01, 02Deanna Rich 95Leah Wilcox 05, 06, 07

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2008-09 POLLS And ACCOLAdES

Rankings taken from NCAA Championship1. West Virginia2. University of Kentucky3. Jacksonville State4. Alaska-Fairbanks5. Texas Christian University6. U.S. Military Academy7. U.S. Naval Academy8. Nevada

Rankings taken from regular season qualifing scores9. uTEP10. Mississippi11. Air Force Academy12. Ohio State13. Nebraska14. Murray State15. Memphis16. Akron17. Morehead State18. Tennessee-Martin19. North Carolina State20. Tennessee Tech

CRCA FInAL POLLS

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CHRISTINA HERNANDEz

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# Score Competition Date1. 2339 TCU 2/7/092. 2337 Nevada 2/14/093. 2336 NCAA Qualifier at Air Force 2/9/074. 2331 at Nevada 10/14-15/07 2331 Nevada 1/24/096. 2326 Alaska 9/26/087. 2325 TCU and UMKC 2/3/078. 2322 Alaska-Fairbanks 11/18/069. 2320 Alaska-Fairbanks 10/21/0710. 2319 Air Force and Nevada 11/13/04

TOP AIR RIFLE

# Score Competition Date1. 4657 vs. Air Force and Alaska 1/11/042. 4649 vs. Alaska and Nebraska 1/9/043. 4630 at TCU 2/7/094. 4621 vs. Nevada 2/14/095. 4614 vs. TCU 1/25/03 4614 TCU/UMKC 2/3/077. 4607 vs. Alaska 11/18/068. 4606 at Southwestern Invitational 1/28/97 4606 at Southwestern Invitational 2/1/0210. 4603 vs. Alaska and Nebraska 1/10/03

TOP AGGREGATE

# Score Competition Date1. 2324 Alaska and Air Force 1/15-17/052. 2310 Memphis Tiger Open 9/24/043. 2306 NCAA Qualifer 2/12/054. 2302 Horned Frog Invitational 10/1/055. 2300 Ole Miss Invitational 9/25/046. 2295 Horned Frog Invitational 10/8/04 2295 U.S. Coast Guard Academy 10/30/048. 2293 NCAA Qualifier/NRA Sectionals 2/9/069. 2291 TCU 2/7/0910. 2289 Nevada 10/16/04 2289 TCU and UMKC 2/3/07

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TOP IndIVIduAL RECORdS # Score Shooter Competition Location Date1. 592 Leah Wilcox Alaska - Fairbanks El Paso, Texas 11/18/062. 591 Leah Wilcox TCU and UMKC El Paso, Texas 2/3/073. 590 Leah Wilcox Ole Miss El Paso, Texas 11/4/064. 589 Leah Wilcox NCAA Qualifier Fort Worth, Texas 2/22/05 589 Leah Wilcox Ole Miss Invitational Oxford, Miss. 9/25/06 589 Amber Criss Alaska-Fairbanks El Paso, Texas 10/21/07 589 Amber Criss Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska 9/26/08 589 Andrea Palafox TCU Fort Worth, Texas 2/7/099. 588 Leah Wilcox Nevada, Air Force, Wyoming El Paso, Texas 11/11/06 588 Josie Burzynski Nevada El Paso, Texas 2/14/09 588 Andrea Palafox Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. 11/8/08

TOP TEn AIR RIFLE PERFORMAnCES

# Score Shooter Competition Location Date1. 590 Leah Wilcox NCAA Qualifier Fort Worth, Texas 2/22/052. 589 Leah Wilcox Alaska and Air Force El Paso, Texas 1/15-17/053. 588 Leah Wilcox Air Force and Nevada Colorado Springs, Colo. 11/13/044. 586 Rachel Glenn Horned Frog Invitational Fort Worth, Texas 10/1/055. 584 Rachel Glenn NCAA Qualifier/NRA Sectionals Fairbanks, Alaska 2/9/06 584 Amber Criss TCU El Paso, Texas. 2/9/077. 583 Kayra Davila Air Force Colorado Springs, Colo. 11/19/05 583 Rachel Glenn Nevada Reno, Nev. 10/14/069. 582 Rachel Glenn VMI Triangular Lexington, Va. 2/4/0610. 581 Leah Wilcox Air Force El Paso, Texas 10/21/06 581 Leah Wilcox Nevada Reno, Nev. 10/16/04 581 Leah Wilcox U.S. Coast Guard Academy El Paso, Texas 10/30/04

TOP TEn SMALLBORE PERFORMAnCES

LEAH WILCOX JOSIE BURzYNSKI

YOU ARE CONSIDERED A “REPRESENTATIvE Of UTEP’S ATHLETICS INTERESTS” (i.e., a booster) If YOU:• Have evermade any type of financial or in-kind

contribution to the athletics department, to aspecific sport program, or to an athletics boosterorganization, including purchasing season ticketstoathleticsevents.

• AreorhavebeenamemberofanyorganizationoragencypromotingUTEPathletics.

• Have ever helped to arrange or have providedemployment for an enrolled student-athlete, aprospective student-athlete, or their parents orrelatives.

• Haveeverassistedinanymannerintherecruitmentofprospectivestudent-athletes.

• Have ever provided benefits to enrolled student-athletesortheirfamilies.

• Haveotherwisepromotedtheinstitution’sathleticsprograminanymanner.

ONCE YOU BECOME A BOOSTER, YOU RETAIN THAT STATUS fOREvER!Aprospectivestudent-athlete(aprospect)isanypersonwhohasbegunclassesfortheninthgrade.Aprospectivestudent-athleteremainsaprospectevenafterheorshehassignedaNationalLetterofIntentoracceptsanofferoffinancialaidtoattendUTEP.Theprospectremainsaprospectuntiltheyreportforthefirstdayofclassesforaregularterm(fallorspring),theyparticipateinaregularsquadpracticeorcompetition,ortheyofficiallyregisterandenrollandattendclassesduringthesummerpriortoinitialenrollmentandreceiveinstitutionalathleticsaid.

RULES GOvERNING CONTACTS WITH AND BENEfITS fOR STUDENT-ATHLETES NCAAlegislationexpresslyprohibitsUniversitysupportersfrom providing “extra benefits” to enrolled student-athletesortheirfamilies.Anextrabenefitisanyspecialarrangementtoprovideastudent-athleteorhis/herfamilyabenefitnotauthorizedbyNCAAlegislation.Ingeneral,boostersmay not provide anything ormake specialarrangementsforstudent-athletesortheirfamiliesthatarenotavailabletothegeneralstudentpopulation.

EXAMPLES Of PROHIBITED “EXTRA BENEfITS” INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:• Providingcashorloansinanyamount.• Signing or co-signing for a loan or guarantee of

bond.• Use of an automobile or other personal property

(e.g.,boats,summerhomes,stereos).• Giftsofanykind,includingbirthdaycards,flowers,

holidaygiftsandgiftsofclothingorequipment.• Anytangibleitems,includingmerchandise.• Freeorreduced-costservices,rentals,orpurchases

(e.g.,carrepairs,legalservices,haircuts,mealsatlocalrestaurants).

• Purchasing complimentary admissions from astudent-athlete.

• Providinganhonorariumtoastudent-athleteforaspeakingengagement.

• Providingtypingservicesorothercostsassociatedwithschoolprojectsorreports.

BoostersMAYprovideenrolledstudent-athleteswithanoccasional homemeal, provided themeal takes placeat the booster’s home andNOT at a local restaurantestablishment. Themealmaybecateredandmustbelimitedtoinfrequentorspecialoccasions.TheComplianceOfficemustapproveallsuchmeals.

BOOSTERS ARE PROHIBITED fROM: • Contactingaprospectinpersononoroff

ourcampus.• Writing or telephoning a prospect or a

memberoftheprospect’sfamily.• Makingarrangementsforaprospectorthe

prospect’s relatives or friends to receivemoneyorfinancialaidofanykind.

• Providingtransportationforaprospectortheprospect’s relativesor friends tovisitourcampus.

• Providingfreeticketsorticketsatareducedcost for prospects or the prospect’srelatives or friends to attend an athleticevent.

• Entertaining high school, preparatoryschoolorcommunitycollegecoaches.

BOOSTERS ARE PERMITTED TO: • Notify our coachesabout prospects that

maybestrongadditionstoourteams.• Attend high school or two-year college

athletic contests or other eventswhereprospects compete, however, boostersmay not contact the prospect or theprospect’srelatives.

• Continueexistingfriendshipswithfamiliesofprospects,butboostersmaynotattempttorecruittheprospect.

• Employ a prospect after they havegraduatedfromhighschooloratwo-yearcollege.

NCAA ComplianceGUIDELINES TO THE NCAA RULES fOR ALUMNI, fACULTY AND fRIENDS

UTEP ATHLETICS COMPLIANCE OffICE ....Director of Compliance TBA................................................ (915)747-8024

Assistant Director of Compliance JeffAmey....................................... (915)747-6783

Student Aid Coordinator FadiaRouhana.............................. (915)747-8604

Do you know the rules?

“Institutionalcontrol”ofathleticsisafundamentalrequirementofNCAAlegislation.Assuch,theUniversityofTexasatElPasoisresponsibleforensuringthatmembersofthefacultyandstaff,coaches,student-athletes,alumni,donors,boostersandfriendsoftheinstitutioncomplywithallapplicableNCAArules.TheinformationbelowisintendedtoprovideabasicoverviewofNCAArulesgoverningUTEPalumni,facultyandfriends.Becauseofthecomplexityoftherules,thefollowingdoesnotincludeallapplicablesituationsandshouldnotberelieduponexclusively.UTEPappreciatesyourinterestandsupportbutremindsyouthataninappropriatecontactoraninadvertentactiononyourpartcanjeopardizetheeligibilityofaprospectiveorenrolledstudent-athleteandtheuniversity.Ifyouhavespecificquestions,pleasecontacttheAthleticsDepartment’sComplianceOfficeat(915)747-8607.

CompliancewithNCAArulesisofthehighestpriorityforourathleticsprogramand institution. Even thebest-intentionedaction on your partmaybeaviolationofNCAArules.Pleaseremember to ASK before you ACT!

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