Toledo, OH - Six University of Toledo swimmers have earned Academic All-MAC honors for the 2011-12 season, the Mid-American Conference announced on Wednesday, April 4. The number of UT student-athletes to earn the distinction was the second-most of all MAC schools.

The Rockets who were named to the MAC All-Academic team were:

Claire Leichty, Sr. (Cincinnati, OH - Purcell Marian High School) - Special Education major; 3.692 GPA.

Louise Smyth, Sr. (Bloenfontein, South Africa - Eunice High School) - Marketing major; 3.682 GPA.

Carly Harter, Jr. (North Huntington, PA - Norwin High School) - Education major; 3.563 GPA.

LesLee Winfield, Jr. (Toledo, OH - Southview High School) - Communication major, 3.735 GPA.

Rachel Johnson, So. (Milford, MI - Milford High School) - Business major; 3.396 GPA.

Christina Noens, So. (Indianapolis, IN - Lawrence North High School) - Special Education major; 3.588 GPA.

Seven additional Toledo swimmers earned Academic Honorable Mention accolades by the committee. The list includes: Kristen Clemmons (Physical Therapy; 3.358 GPA); Ellen Dzierzak (Exercise Science; 3.880 GPA); Meredith Gibbon (Speech Pathology; 3.717 GPA); Nicole Schropp (Education; 3.308 GPA); Kirsten Smith (Education; 3.639 GPA); Gillian Staudt (Exercise Science; 3.399 GPA); Kayla Wiemers (Early Childhood Education; 3.892 GPA).

"This is a great honor for all these girls," said head coach Liz Hinkleman. "It shows their hard work and dedication to both academics and athletics, and that is something we really emphasize in our program."

The Academic All-MAC honor is for a student-athlete who has excelled in athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests for that particular sport. First-year students and junior college transfers in their first year of residence are not eligible for the award. Outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments for the current season are only considered.

2012 Women's Swimming and Diving Academic All-MAC Team  
Meghan Bowling, Akron
Kelsea Cross, Akron
Meg Finnerty, Akron
Leeanna Hoover, Akron
Jackie Iglesias, Ball State
Mallory Miles, Ball State
Emily Wisolek, Ball State
Jennifer Beatty, Bowling Green
Alie Schirmers, Buffalo
Wesley Blassneck, Eastern Michigan
Briana Emig, Eastern Michigan
Danielle Hulvey, Eastern Michigan
Nikki Craft, Miami
Maddie Kete, Miami
Kelsey Mallon, Miami
Maegan O'Connor, Miami
Leah Thornton, Miami
Jenny Warmolts, Miami
Lisa Werwinski, Miami
Bekka Westrick, Miami
Kristin Capcik, Ohio
Amanda Cecere, Ohio
Abby Corcoran, Ohio
MaryRose Hillstrom, Ohio
Rachel Johnson, Toledo
Claire Leichty, Toledo
Carly Harter, Toledo
Christina Noens, Toledo
Louise Smyth, Toledo
LesLee Winfield, Toledo

2012 Honorable Mention
Jessica Breymier, Akron
Becca Emerich, Akron
Jessica Ickes, Akron
Carla McNamara, Akron
Molly Raspopovich, Akron
Rachel Szymkowiak, Akron
Whitney Adams, Ball State
Sara Hostetler, Ball State
Mia Miller, Ball State
Mallory Przybylinski, Ball State
Nicole Saulters, Ball State
Haley Richter, Ball State
Christina Riordan, Ball State
Cori Vormohr, Ball State
Megan Bomicino, Bowling Green
Andrea Brown, Bowling Green
Alexa Harris, Bowling Green
Sarah Reinink, Bowling Green
Amanda Rom, Bowling Green
Katie Womack, Bowling Green
Danielle Adank, Buffalo
Kelsey Barbour, Buffalo
Ava Giachino, Buffalo
Taylor Lansing, Buffalo
Emma Miller, Buffalo
Karly Moore, Buffalo
Amanda Reall, Buffalo
Alex Swies, Buffalo
Michele Gingher, Eastern Michigan
Lily Glaeser, Eastern Michigan
Samantha Nameth, Eastern Michigan
Christina Nunez-Wood, Eastern Michigan
Samantha Partridge, Eastern Michigan
Jackie Swartz, Eastern Michigan
Vanessa Weidner, Eastern Michigan
Ellen Barhorst, Miami
Cynthia Donovan, Miami
Brianna Fujan, Miami
Mandi Grandjean, Miami
Laura Krueger, Miami
Kayla Scott, Miami
Molly Tyler, Miami
Lauren Wallace, Miami
Petra Chomicz, Ohio
Alexa Gordish, Ohio
Kristyn Repke, Ohio
Morgan Sprosty, Ohio
Kristen Witham, Ohio
Kristen Clemmons, Toledo
Ellen Dzierzak, Toledo
Meredith Gibbon, Toledo
Nicole Schropp, Toledo
Kristen Smith, Toledo
Gillian Staudt, Toledo
Kayla Wiemers, Toledo

Contact: Brad Pettiford
E-Mail: brad.pettiford@utoledo.edu