Press Release

APRIL 25, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-0729

IPFW Volleyball Inks Roehm and Schwartz

Fort Wayne, IN - IPFW women's head volleyball coach Kelley Hartley Hutton has announced the addition of Rebekah Roehm and Jamie Schwartz to the Mastodons' squad for the 2006 season.

Roehm, a 6'0" middle hitter from Willshire, Ohio, helped Parkway High School to the State Finals and was named First-Team All Ohio. She was named District 8 Player of the Year, first-team all conference and broke the school's record in kills and blocks. Roehm has a 4.0 grade point average and will major in Dental Hygiene at IPFW.

"Rebekah hits a heavy ball, already has a consistent jump serve, and brings the type of competitive attitude we search for," Hartley Hutton said. "Our program is fortunate to sign another top-notch student too."

Schwartz, a 5'7" libero from Adams Central High School led her team to the State Finals in 2003 and 2005. She earned first team all-state, broke the school record for assists, and was named first team all-ACAC in 2004 and 2005. An academic all-ACAC choice as well, Schwartz plans to pursue a degree in Nursing.

"We are very excited to have an athlete of Jamie's caliber select IPFW," Hartley Hutton said. "She's quick and versatile and I expect her to vie for playing time as a defensive specialist as a freshman."

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