College Update: Johnson breaks own swim record at Olivet Nov 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 10:36 AM EST OLIVET Olivet College senior standout Amy Johnson (Gaylord High, Class of 2005) has started out the Comets swimming season with a bang. Johnson broke her own school record in the 50 freestyle in a recent tri-meet at Hillsdale College, with a blistering time of 24. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
WSU Names Tranter Athletics Chief of Staff Nov 14, 2008
A member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, Tranter was the head volleyball coach at Olivet College for four seasons (2001-04) and an assistant coach at the University of Findlay for one year (2006). During her tenure at Olivet, she also served as an assistant professor in HPERS (Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport) and as an instructor in the business department. (Wsuathletics.com)
Meet the Candidates (4) Nov 2, 2008
Laird attended Olivet College in Bourbonais, Ill. from 1968-1972, majoring in pre-law. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Kodiak's quest: Solve the Wing-T Oct 17, 2008
Brantley installed the Wing-T after researching it years ago from a Division III school in Michigan called Olivet College, which at the time was leading the nation in rushing. With that said, Cook has contacted football coaches in Michigan who often face Wing-T offenses to get their opinion. (Anchorage Daily News)
Can you dig it? Oct 3, 2008
A graduate of Olivet College in Michigan, Walker joined WBZ-TV in 1980, anchoring the station's evening newscasts for nearly 20 years before taking over the noon news in 2000 to spend more time with her son. Most recently, Walker has been producing and hosting a weekly program called "Sunday With Liz Walker." She seemed invigorated by the show, telling the Globe last year: "I am not reporting the news. I am trying to effect change in the world. Life is more exciting now than it ever has been."... (Boston Globe)
Longtime trainer Borowiak touches (and fixes) many Sep 19, 2008
Borowiak, whose family has Gaylord roots, graduated high school in Detroit, after which he spent a year playing football and baseball for Olivet College. Unsure of what he wanted to do, he enlisted in the Army, where he served as a field medic in the Vietnam War. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Carpenter named new Viking baseball coach Sep 17, 2008
From there he went on to be a four-year starter at Olivet College, where he was named All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association one year. Since college he has coached at Lakewood for nine years and was given a teaching job eight years ago. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
WESTERN C FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Trojans still the team to beat in eight-man Sep 5, 2008
Coach: Greg Misner (Olivet College (Mich. 2004), first year. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story Aug 13, 2008
Oct. 18 Olivet College H. Oct. 25 Kalamazoo College A. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
After 13 years, Rockland pastor moves on to new responsibilities Jun 10, 2008
In exchange for office space in the library of Olivet College, where the center will be located, Mauro will teach something in religion, though it has not yet been decided exactly what. A part of her new responsibilities that she particularly looks forward to is getting to know people in the Congregational churches of Michigan and Ohio that will be her sphere of operation. (Courier Publications, ME)
Xtreme cagefighting comes to Yack arena tomorrow night May 30, 2008
Jaynes has competed in 16 matches in the 10 months he's been involved in MMA. He also wrestles for Olivet College, near Lansing. He said he's been working hard to prepare for the event. (The News-Herald)
Methodist pulling away at D3 meet May 16, 2008
Olivet College 334-324 -- 658; 12. Middlebury 337-328 -- 665; 13. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Four candidates running for two seats on Lawton School Board May 2, 2008
He holds a Business Administration degree from Olivet College with a concentration in accounting. He cites his15 years of management experience, including presentations, board leadership, as well as developing and implementing multi-million dollar budgets, as good qualifications for a board member. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Adrian wins pair Apr 8, 2008
OLIVET - The Adrian College softball team's offense struck early and often on Saturday in an MIAA doubleheader against the Olivet College Comets while taking two wins on the road by 10-1 and 6-2 scores. Krissy Sheets started the game off for the Bulldogs by taking a 3-1 pitch to left field for a lead-off double. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Ionia swim captain looks forward to next level Apr 2, 2008
VanSyckle plans on attending Olivet College in the fall and will participate on a strong swim team that has placed first in the division the last five seasons. He will have the honor of being Ionia's first swimmer to participate at the next level. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Shafer's Meat Market changes ownership Mar 27, 2008
High School and leaving for Olivet College in the fall. She has experience with the cash register and food while at Hot Dogs Plus in Niles. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Carr kicks into high gear: Gaylord sharpshooter makes all-league for Alpena CC Mar 26, 2008
Rochester College and Olivet College are possibility, but he d love to play in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). He has contacted GLIAC schools Northern Michigan University and Lake Superior State University. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
#7 Lakers Shut Out Olivet in Double-Header Mar 21, 2008
- Grand Valley State University opened its new softball field in style, as the No. 7 Lakers defeated Olivet College in both games of a double-header. The Lakers took game one 3-0 and followed that up with a 9-0, five-inning win in game two. (Gvsulakers.com)
Tough-guy image suits Storey Mar 15, 2008
The second-year defensive end for the Kalamazoo Xplosion, who earned all-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association first-team honors in 2005 and 2006 at Olivet College, is as nasty as they come between whistles. Storey, quick for his size, says that's where his mean streak ends. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
ON CAMPUS REPORT Jan 14, 2008
Carthage downed Olivet College (123-97), but lost to Northwestern University (134-81). Northwestern was the host. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Wartburg nearly flawless, rolls into Division III semis Jan 13, 2008
The Knights won all 20 of their bouts while routing Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 52-0, and Olivet College, 47-0, to advance to today's semifinals. "We competed hard," said Wartburg coach Jim Miller. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
17 seniors seek Miss Dowagiac crown Jan 8, 2008
Plans: attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), Western Michigan University or Olivet College to study merchandising or interior design. Outside activities: 15 years of Encore Performing Arts, six years of church youth group, 10 years of indoor soccer, employed at The Hairitage. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Athletes from Carroll, Westminster, Rocky earn Frontier honors Dec 5, 2007
5 points per game and made 13 of 19 shots from 3-point range as Carroll beat Dickinson State 75-60 and Olivet College 73-51 at the Montana State-Northern tournament. Leader, a junior from Winnemucca, Nev. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Saints to face Blue Hawks at tourney Nov 30, 2007
Olivet College, of Olivet, Mich. is a NCAA Division III program and is currently 1-5 on the season. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Central advances in D-III playoffs Nov 29, 2007
The Dutch opened the playoffs with a 38-17 victory over Olivet College of Michigan. Last weekend, the Dutch exacted revenge over St. John's, the Minnesota school that knocked Central out of the playoffs in 2006, with a 37-7 victory over the Johnnies. (Forest City Summit, IO)
MSU-Northern women earn hard-fought split Nov 27, 2007
The Skylights will now host Olivet College and DSU in the AmericInn Class on Friday and Saturday at the MSUNorthern Fieldhouse. . (Havre Daily News, MT)
Conference awards: Hillsboro's Remick named to Iowa Conference all-league squad Nov 17, 2007
The Dutch play host to Olivet College (Mich. Saturday in a first-round NCAA Division III playoff game starting at noon at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. (Washington Journal, IA)
Former preps at college: Hillsboro's Remick to NCAA football playoffs with Central Nov 14, 2007
The Dutch (10-0) are seeded first in their region and will play host to Olivet College (Mich. in a first-round game at noon at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. (Washington Journal, IA)
Women's Swimming & Diving Place Third At Calvin Invitational Nov 11, 2007
Denison University won the meet with 613 points, followed by Calvin (549), Wayne State (504) and Olivet College (213). The Warriors had five times eclipse the NCAA "B" qualifying standards, while diver (Williamston, Mich. (Wsuathletics.com)
Men's Swimming & Diving Finishes Second At Calvin Invitational Nov 11, 2007
50), Olivet College (415), and Calvin (218. 50). (Wsuathletics.com)
Hungry for some good news? Nov 7, 2007
Gail Rivard is also back for the 23rd time with the same book she used as a student at Olivet College in Olivet, Mich. in the 1970s. (Florida Times-Union)
Olivet, Kellogg close volleyball regular seasons Oct 26, 2007
JAMES FISHER / THE REPORTER Olivet College volleyball coach John Miller talks with freshman setter Janessa Hicks ... 205 hitting percentage as Olivet College closed its MIAA regular season schedule. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
In keeping with TIGER TRADITIONS Oct 23, 2007
Former Gobles harrier, Cody Giles, currently a member of the Olivet College cross country team, ran 26 miles for Gobles. Runners from both the middle and high school teams ran, including Keegan Scholte, Jacob Ellis, Steven Smith, Promise Howell, Nicole Lauhon, and Alyssa Care from the Middle School, and Gilbert, Kurtis Dickerson, Matt McCartney, Ben Lee, Jon Hunt, Quinn Doyle, Robbi Dobbins, Lauren Brindley, Jessica Axe, Jessica Allyn-White, Caitlin Killeen, and Lindsi Larrabee from the varsity. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Pumas seek to extend streak vs. Panthers Oct 19, 2007
The Pumas have posted five-game winning streaks against the University of Evansville (1956-60), DePauw University (1976-80), Indiana State University (1954-58), Olivet College (1976-80), and Quincy University (1996-2000). Saturday s kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Holdren to be honored by wrestling association Oct 13, 2007
Prior to that, he was an assistant and head coach at Olivet College. originally left Olivet to take a teaching position at Portland, Holdren said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Local Teams Today Sep 21, 2007
Women's golf at Olivet College Invite, 1 p.m.. Women's tennis vs. Mount Mary, 3 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Several area players begin seasons with college volleyball squads Sep 11, 2007
Both players served under head coach Mike Leson at Union City High School and now play volleyball at Olivet College. Heator is a junior on the Comet squad, while Hicks joins the team for her freshman season. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)
It's coming together Sep 10, 2007
Sterrett said the keys have been teamwork since a camp at Olivet College over the summer and some talented newcomers. We ve got some strong underclassmen and some new talent in, he added. (Cadillac News, MI)
Farmer, Roth named assistant basketball coaches at LSSU Aug 28, 2007
Hettinga, who was named LSSU head coach in April, became acquainted with Farmer's family when he was coaching at Olivet College. Farmer was a prep standout at Olivet High School at the time. (Lssulakers.com)
Campus Notes Aug 11, 2007
OLIVET Joshua Hart and Calvin McNamara of Gaylord were two of 220 students named to the Olivet College 2007 spring semester dean s list. Hart earned a 4. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
IHS student honored in Detroit Jun 23, 2007
All five finalists were offered scholarships by Olivet College in the amount of 6,000 a year, renewable for 4 years if they choose to attend Olivet College. The Governor's Youth Volunteer Award of Excellence was won by Bridget Gaitor, of Taylor. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Lakers introduce Hettinga as new men's basketball coach Apr 12, 2007
Hettinga began his coaching career at Olivet College (MI) in 1993. In 1997 he was named head coach of the Comets. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Lakers name Steve Hettinga head men's basketball coach Apr 5, 2007
After serving as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Olivet College, for four seasons, Hettinga became one of the nation's youngest head coaches when he took over the Comets men's basketball program in 1997 ... Hettinga also earned an M.A. in teaching from Olivet College in 2003. (Lssulakers.com)
Softball Doubleheader At Olivet Postponed For Tuesday Mar 21, 2007
The softball doubleheader at Olivet College scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 has been postponed due to poor field conditions. No make-up date has been announced. (Gvsulakers.com)
Growing Number of Colleges Provide Tuition Aid to AmeriCorps Alums Feb 8, 2007
List of Colleges and Universities that Match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK University of Arkansas -- Clinton School of Public Service, Little Rock, AR CA Institute for Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA Mills College, Oakland, CA Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA University of Delaware, Newark, DE George Washington University -- School of Public Policy, Washington, DC Southeastern University,... (PR Newswire)
