Feb. 13, 2007

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern head field hockey coach Kelly McCollum has announced that six student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent and one has accepted an offer of admission, rounding the Wildcats' seven-member class of 2011.

"Our staff and players are extremely excited about the talented group of student-athletes joining our Northwestern field hockey family," McCollum said. "Their tremendous energy and competitive fight will immediately complement the strength of our program. I am continually impressed by the student-athletes who choose the rigorous challenge of a Northwestern education and Big Ten athletics. The Northwestern field hockey program prides itself on its tradition and recruiting is an integral part of continuing that tradition. We expect great things from the class of 2011."

This year's class brings a wealth of offensive knowledge, as five of the seven have extensive experience playing on club teams. Four class members hail from the Midwest, while two are Pennsylvania natives and one comes to Evanston from New York.

Below is a complete rundown of the class of 2011.

Zoe Almquist
5-5 • Forward/Midfielder
Ann Arbor, Mich./Ann Arbor Pioneer

High School: A Division I 2005 and 2006 First-Team All-State first team ... Team MVP in 2006 ... National Futures Tournament 2003, 2005 and 2006 ... Won the silver medal at the 2005 AAU Junior Olympics ... Member of Team Michigan club team that won a National Field Hockey gold medal in 2006 ...Won three varsity letters each for field hockey and water polo ... Received 2006 MHSFHA All-Academic Award.
Personal: Born Zoe Lauren Almquist on 6/27/89 ... Daughter of Lauren Hall and Shellee Almquist.

Megan Jamieson
5-8 • Midfielder
Toledo, Ohio/Ottawa Hills

High School: 2006 Team MVP... Academic All-Ohio honoree from 2003-2006 ... Team reached Ohio State Quarterfinals in 2006 ... 2004 Most Improved Player ... Four varsity letters won in field hockey and basketball ... First-team All-District and first team all-conference in basketball ... Student Council Treasurer and member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Megan Carol Jamieson on 9/16/1989 ... Daughter of Burt and Shelly Jamieson ... Anticipated major is communications or journalism.

Katrina Lynch
5-3 • Goalkeeper
Briarcliff, N.Y./Briarcliff High

High School: Three-sport athlete at Briarcliff, earning letters in field hockey, softball and basketball ... Captain in all three sports ... Two-time regional All-American ... Three-time All-State honoree ... Academic All-American ... Golden dozen member ... Three-time All-Section ... Participated in Junior Olympics and Futures National Championship ... Two-time All-section and three-time team MVP in softball ... High honor roll ... Tri-M Musical Honors Society ... Accepted into New Visions Health program.
Personal: Born Katrina Rose Lynch on 11/7/89 ... Daughter of Brian and Sarina Lynch ... Antcipated major is pre-med.

Sarah Marcincin
5-10 • Midfielder
Bethlehem, Pa./Blair Academy

High School: New Jersey First-Team All-State Prep in 2004-2006 ... First-Team All Mid-Atlantic Prep in 2004-2006 ... MAPL All-American Nominee in 2006 ... Team made New Jersey Prep A playoffs in 2003-2006 ...Won four varsity letters in field hockey and lacrosse and two in basketball ... Member of Dixie Styx Field Hockey Club that won the Gold Medal at the National Field Hockey Festival in 2003.
Personal: Born Sarah Elizabeth Marcincin on 9/29/88 ... Daughter of Robert and Heather Marcincin ... Plans to major in biology or psychology.

Marion Robbins
5-4 • Forward/Midfielder
Milwaukee, Wis./University School Milwaukee

High School: First-team All-Conference and Wisconsin State All-Star team 2004-2006 ... 2005 State All-Star MVP ... Team won Conference Championships 2003-2005 ... Team won State Championship 2003, 2005 ... Member of Windy City Flyers club team ... Four varsity letters won in field hockey, ski team and soccer ... Captained field hockey and ski teams.
Personal: Born Marion Anne Robbins on 12/30/88... Daughter of Steve and Lisa Robbins... Major is undecided.

Kendra Sirak
5-6 • Midfielder
Dallas, Pa./Wyoming Seminary

High School: 2004 Citizens Voice All-Star ... 2004, 2005 Second-Team All-State ... 2006 First-Team All-State, 2006 All-Academic Team, 2006-Wyoming Seminary Gold Award winner ... Team was Pennsylvania Class 2A 2004-State Runner-up ... 2005-District 2A Champions & State Semifinalists ... 2006-District 2A Conference Champions and State Champions ... Team went 24-0 in 2006 ... Four-year varsity starter ... Four- year varsity letterwinner ... Four-year seven aside player ... Part of Pocono/Valley Styx (indoor) AAU club ... 2003 U-16 Festival Champs, 2004, 2005 ... U-19 National Festival Champs ... 2006 second place in National Festival ... 2003 U-16 National Indoor Tournament Champs ... 2005 U-16 Champs ... Cume Laude Society ... Maxima Cume Laude ... Wendy's High School Heisman Nominee ... High Dean's List ... 2006 All-Academic Field Hockey Team ... 2006 NFHCA High School National Academic Squad.
Personal: Born Kendra Ann Sirak on 1/17/89 ... Daughter of Ron and Trish Sirak ... Anticipated major is biology/pre-med.

Olivia Standa
5-4 • Forward
Lake Bluff, Ill./Lake Forest

High School: Two-year letterwinner in field hockey ... Three-year letterwinner in softball ... College Connection in 2005 and 2006 ... Futures for five years ... Festival for four years with Gateway Team ... Member of Gateway for seven years ... Member of Windy City club for six years ... 2005 team went 21-1, won state championship ... Led team that year with 18 goals and four assists ... 2006 team went 19-0 to defend its state championship ... Academic Honor Roll ... Student Council representative for freshmen & sophomore year.
Personal: Born Olivia Anne Standa on 12/15/88 ... Daughter of Mark Standa and Sheila Leahy.