Monday, December 10, 2007

Intersting Facts About Various Trojans

James Poirier- Men’s Volleyball

Five days before school starting, James Poirier, a first-year Trojan for the men’s volleyball team, joined the Navy. James, 22, was born in Perth, Ontario and is currently taking Electronic Engineering Technology at SAIT. James was also an honorable mention at the University of Guelph for football and has also competed in discuss for track and field.


Maria Jonsson- Women’s Soccer

Twenty-nine year old Maria Jonsson played her first season with the SAIT Trojans women’s soccer team this year coming all the way from Oslo, Norway. She is currently enrolled at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans. Before the Trojans, Maria played for a club team in her hometown of Oslo.


Adam Knight- Men’s Hockey

Adam Knight is currently playing his third season with the Trojan’s hockey team. Adam was a cast member in the movie Miracle that was released in 2004, as the character Tim Harrer. He is currently enrolled in Architecture at SAIT.


Bryan Baker- Men’s Soccer


Bryan Baker played his first season with the SAIT Trojans men’s soccer team this year. He played for the rival University of Lethbridge Pronghorns last season and won the CIS All-Canadian and was chosen as Male Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season. Bryan is from Calgary and played defense for the Trojans this season.


Gary McCaffrey- Men’s Soccer


Gary McCaffrey has played for the SAIT Trojans men’s soccer team for three seasons as the goalkeeper. Gary was chosen as an Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season and has helped his team grasp a playoff spot. Gary is 30-years-old, is from Fermanagh, Northern Ireland and is married with two children.



Natalie Gerstmar- Women’s Hockey

Natalie Gerstmar is currently playing her second-year with the SAIT Trojans women’s hockey team. She is in her 5th year of eligibility having played for the Mount Royal Cougars and the University of Calgary Dino’s prior to SAIT. She has won two championships with Mount Royal and one with the Trojan’s last season.


Rachel Johnson- Women’s Basketball

Rachel Johnson is currently playing her first season with the SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team. Prior to SAIT, Rachel played for Lethbridge Community College and placed third in Nationals with them and won the CCAA Final Four. She has won the SAIT Athlete of the Week as well as the ACAC Subway Athlete of the Week this season with the Trojans.


Whitney Jekabson- Women’s Basketball

Whitney Jekabson is currently playing her fifth season with the SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team. She comes to Calgary from Sherwood Park, Alberta and plays forward on the basketball team. Whitney has won Athlete of the Week at SAIT this season and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT.


Nicole and Taryn Bahniuk- Women’s Volleyball

Nicole and Taryn Bahniuk are identical twin sisters playing their third season with the Trojan’s volleyball team. Nicole was last seasons Rookie of the Year and was nominated for Athlete of the Year. Taryn is taking Environmental Technology at SAIT and Nicole is taking Architectural Technologies.

Cross Country Team Player Profiles

Jeff Walker- Jeff Walker, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Walker is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT.

Kyle Chow- Kyle Chow, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Chow is taking his Bachelor of Design at ACAC.

Jonathon Roth- Jonathon Roth, a first-year Trojan, is from Cochrane, Alberta. Roth is enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician program at SAIT.

Earl Zimmer- Earl Zimmer, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Bonnyville, Alberta. Zimmer is enrolled in the Exploration Information Technology program at SAIT.

Kathryn Cousins- Kathryn Cousins, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Lethbridge, Alberta. Cousins is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT.

Tegan Owens- Tegan Owens, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Cochrane, Alberta. Owens is enrolled in Photography at ACAD.

Alia Shahab- Alia Shahab, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Shahab is taking her Bachelor of Design at ACAD.

Chelsea Tail Feathers- Chelsea Tail Feathers, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Standoff, Alberta. Tail Feathers is enrolled in the Petroleum Land Administration program at SAIT.

Women's Soccer Team Player Profiles

Melissa Curtis- Second-year goalkeeper, Melissa Curtis is from Calgary, Alberta. Curtis is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT and has been playing soccer since the age of four.

Rae Gaudet- Rae Gaudet, a first-year Trojan, came to SAIT from Prince Alberta, Saskatchewan. Gaudet is enrolled in the Chemical Technology program at SAIT and plays defense and goal for the Trojans.

Shaina Plosz- Shaina Plosz, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Plosz is enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans. She was also the captain for the Vanier Spirits for two seasons.

Melissa Burchi- Melissa Burchi, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Regina, Saskatchewan. Burchi is enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. She won second at provincials with her previous team, Queen City soccer last season.

Cailey Gray- Second-year Trojan, Cailey Gray, comes to SAIT from Red Deer, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Architectural Technologies program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Patricia Luft- Patricia Luft, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Vancouver, British Columbia. Luft is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Erin Louie
- Erin Louie, a fourth-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Louie is enrolled in the Exploration Information Technology program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Lisa Kerr- First-year Trojan, Lisa Kerr, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kerr is enrolled in the Administrative Information Management program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Maria Jonsson- Maria Jonsson, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Oslo, Norway. Jonsson is taking classes at ACAC and plays midfield for the Trojans. Prior to the Trojans, Jonsson plays for a club team in her hometown of Oslo.

Sarah Bartlett- Sarah Bartlett, a fourth-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Bartlett is currently enrolled in the Visual Communications and Design program at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Alexis Killam- Second-year Trojan, Alexis Killam, is from Calgary, Alberta. Killam is enrolled in classes at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Thalia Antonio Soto- Thalia Antonio Soto, a third-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Antonio Soto is enrolled in the Visual Communications Design program at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Jill McCord- Jill McCord, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Smithers, British Columbia. McCord is enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. She was Rookie of the Year for the soccer team last season as well as an academic all-star.

Gillian Doubleday- Gillian Doubleday, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Doubleday is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. She previously played for the Mount Royal Cougars in the 2003-04 season when they won the ACAC gold.

Melanie Howard- Melanie Howard, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Howard is enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technology program at SAIT and plays defense for the Trojans.

Heather Irvine- Heather Irvine, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Kamloops, British Columbia. Irvine is enrolled in the Professional Cooking program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Lisa MacGregor- Lisa MacGregor, a first-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Edmonton, Alberta. MacGregor is enrolled in the Broadcast News program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Elise Mullen- Elise Mullen, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Surrey, British Columbia. Mullen is enrolled in classes at ACAD and plays midfield for the Trojans. In her free time she enjoys drawing.

Men's Soccer Team Player Profiles

Idris Sarumoh- Idris Sarumoh is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Idris is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Computer Engineering Technology program at SAIT. He plays midfield for the Trojans.

Alex Cambareri- First-year Trojan, Alex Cambareri is from Ottawa, Ontario. Cambareri is enrolled in the Information Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Najib Damerji- First-year Trojan, Najib Damerji, is from Beirut, Lebanon. Damerji is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays defence and midfield for the Trojans.

Gary McCaffrey- 30-year-old Gary McCaffrey is currently playing his fourth season as a SAIT Trojan. McCaffrey is doing his Electrician Apprenticeship at SAIT and plays goalie for the Trojans. He is married and has two children.

Cole Hepburn- Cole Hepburn, a second-year Trojan, is from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. Hepburn is enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He was names Rookie of the Year for soccer last season at SAIT.

Michael Moretti- Michael Moretti is currently playing his second season as a SAIT Trojan. Moretti is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He plays defence for the Trojans.

Jon Engelsbel- First-year Trojan, Jon Engelsbel, is from Calgary, Alberta. Engelsbel is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Shawn Chamberlain-Fram- Shawn Chamberlain-Fram is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Chamberlain-Fram is enrolled in the Chemical Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is from Calgary, Alberta. He plays midfield for the Trojans.

Greg Miller- Greg Miller, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Miller is enrolled in the Hospitality Management program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans.

Daniel Broadhurst- Daniel Broadhurst, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Broadhurst is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He also enjoys sleeping, music and movies.

Kyle Halvorson- First-year Trojan, Kyle Halvorson comes to SAIT from Armstrong, British Columbia. Halvorson is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He was the captain of the Keyano Huskies last season.

Brett Hockley- Brett Hockley, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Hockley is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Nicolas Gonzalez- Nicolas Gonzalez, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Gonzalez is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Bryan Baker- First-year Trojan, Bryan Baker, is from Calgary, Alberta. Baker is enrolled in the International Management program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans.

Fysal Zaki- Fysal Zaki, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Zaki is enrolled in the Welding Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans.

Chris Burns- Chris Burns, a first-year Trojan, is from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Burns is enrolled in Pre-Employment Carpentry at SAIT and plays defence for the Trojans. He also enjoys movies, home improvements, traveling and website design.

Yousof Daneshyar- First-year Trojan, Yousof Daneshyar, is from Tehran, Iran. Daneshyar is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Keith Boutin- Keith Boutin, a second-year Trojan, is from Edmonton, Alberta. Boutin is doing his HVAC Apprenticeship at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Scott Eadie- Scott Eadie, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Eadie is enrolled in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He also enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding and scuba diving.

Brennan Kirk- Brennan Kirk, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kirk is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans.

Bino James- Bino James, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. James is enrolled in the Power Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He played for the Mount Royal Cougars in the 2003-04 season where we won a gold medal with them.

Peter Pestka- Peter Pestka, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Pestka is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. He was also chosen as the soccer team’s M.V.P last season.

Mario Meza- Mario Meza, a third-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Meza is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays midfield for the Trojans. He also enjoys music and traveling.

Women's Volleyball Team Player Profiles

Cailey Gray- Second-year Trojan, Cailey Gray, comes to Calgary from Red Deer, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Architectural Technology program at SAIT and is a setter for the Trojans. She also enjoys doing art in her free time,

Michelle Fast- Michelle Fast, a first-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Fast is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. She has also played baseball since the age of nine.

Taryn Bahniuk- Third-year Trojan, Taryn Bahniuk, is from Calgary, Alberta. Bahniuk is enrolled in the Environmental Technology program at SAIT and plays left side for the Trojans. She also plays on the team with twin sister Nicole.

Sonja Olson- From Calgary, Alberta, Sonja Olsen is currently playing her second season as a SAIT Trojan. Olson is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays in the middle position for the Trojans. Olson has also played hockey and golf.

Jessica Hamel- Fourth-year Trojan, Jessica Hamel, is from Calgary, Alberta. Hamel is enrolled in the Human Resources and Labour Relations program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. She is also playing with her younger cousin, Michelle Fast, this season and was named MVP last season.

Angela Valentini- Second-year Trojan, Angela Valentini, comes to SAIT from Armstrong, British Columbia. Valentini is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays the right side for the Trojans.

Nicole Bahniuk- Nicole Bahniuk is currently playing her third season as a SAIT Trojan. Bahniuk is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Architectural Technologies program at SAIT. She also plays with her twin sister Taryn again this season.

Amanda Walker- Second-year Trojan, Amanda Walker, comes to SAIT from Lethbridge, Alberta. Walker is enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at SAIT and plays left side for the Trojans. She was named Rookie of the Year for the team last season.

Julie Tom- Julie Tom is currently playing her third season as a SAIT Trojan. Tom is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Radio, Television and Broadcast News program at SAIT. Last season she was awarded the Calgary Herald (SAAB) Scholarship as well as a Pepsi Cola Scholarship.

Christine Issel- Second-year Trojan, Christine Issel, comes to SAIT from Regina, Saskatchewan. Issel is enrolled in Business Administration at SAIT and plays the middle position for the Trojans. She also enjoys cleaning and movie nights.

Morgan Tait- Morgan Tait is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Tait is from Cornwall, Ontario and is enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT. She plays the middle position for the Trojans.

Tegan Brazzoni- Second-year Trojan, Tegan Brazzoni is from Calgary, Alberta. Brazzoni is enrolled in Academic Foundations and plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Daly Donaghy- Daly Donaghy is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Donaghy is from Calgary, Alberta and is enrolled in the Nutrition program at SAIT. She plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Kathryn Gray
- First-year Trojan, Kathryn Gray, is from Calgary, Alberta. Gray is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays on the left side for the Trojans.

Men's Volleyball Team Player Profiles

Jordan Marr- Jordan Marr is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Marr is enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is a setter for the Trojans. Last season Marr was the Douglas Award Winner and runner up for SAIT Male Athlete of the Year. Marr was also a SAIT Trojan award winner and an ACAC All-star.

Tyler Blank- Second-year Trojan, Tyler Blank is from Calgary Alberta. Blank is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the libero position for the Trojans. He also won the Pepsi Scholarship last season.

Alex Turner- Alex Turner, a first-year Trojan, is from Red Deer, Alberta. Turned is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays in the middle position for the Trojans.

James Poirier- First-year Trojan, James Poirier, was born in Perth, Ontario. Poirier is currently enrolled in the Electronic Engineering Technology program at SAIT and is a member of the Canadian Navy. He plays in the middle position for the Trojans.

Aleksei Myroniuk- Second-year Trojan, Aleksei Myroniuk, comes to SAIT from Edmonton, Alberta. Myroniuk is currently enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans.

Jordan Turner- First-year Trojan, Jordan Turner, comes to Calgary from Red Deer, Alberta. Turner is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays the outside and libero position for the Trojans.

Derek Williams- Derek Williams is currently playing his first season as a SAIT Trojan. Williams is from Chestermere, Alberta and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He won a bronze medal last season with the Mount Royal College cougars.

Ryan Baum- First-year Trojan, Ryan Baum, comes to SAIT from Cochrane, Alberta. Baum is enrolled in the Automotive Marketing program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans. He played for the University of Calgary Dinos football team last season.
Riley Phillips- Riley Phillips is currently playing his third season as a SAIT Trojan. Phillips is from Brandon, Manitoba and is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT. He plays the outside position for the Trojans and was named M.V.P for the Trojans last season.

Derek Sinclair- Second-year Trojan, Derek Sinclair, comes to SAIT from Airdrie, Alberta. Sinclair is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the outside position for the Trojans.

Elijah Kirchmarer- First-year Trojan, Elijah Kirchmarer, comes to Calgary from Hayward, California. Kirchmarer is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays setter for the Trojans.

Andrew Stevenson- Andrew Stevenson, a second-year Trojan, comes to SAIT from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Stevenson is enrolled in the Digital Graphics Communications program at SAIT and plays the middle and outside positions for the Trojans. Stevenson was an ACAC All-star last season and was Rookie of the Year for the men’s volleyball team.

Greg Winiarz- Greg Winiarz, a first-year Trojan, is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winiarz is enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays the middle position for the Trojans. He was Athlete of the Year for the Transcona Titans last season.

Women's Basketball Team Player Profiles

Mary Belisle- Second-year Trojan, Mary Belisle is from Calgary, Alberta. Belisle is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Mackenzie Vander Woude- Mackenzie Vander Woude is currently playing her first season as a SAIT Trojan. Vander Woude is from Lethbridge, Alberta where she has played basketball for Lethbridge Community College as well as the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns.
Rachel Johnson- First-year Trojan, Rachel Johnson is from Calgary, Alberta. Johnson is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and has previously played for Lethbridge Community College who won the CCAA Final Four last season.

Leanne Becking- Leanne Becking is currently playing in her third season for the SAIT Trojans. Becking is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and is from Cranbrook, British Columbia.

Bryarly Parker- First-year Trojan, Bryarly Parker is from Calgary Alberta. Parker is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Natalie Svarich
- Natalie Svarich, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Svarich is enrolled in Business Administration and plays forward for the Trojans.

Leah Marrington- First-year Trojan, Leah Marrington is from Calgary, Alberta. Marrington is currently enrolled in the Chemical Engineering Technician program at SAIT and plays guard for the Trojans.

Whitney Jekabson- Fifth-year Trojan, Whitney Jekabson comes to SAIT from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Jekabson is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. Whitney also enjoys wakeboarding.

Sacha Kirkland- Sacha Kirkland, a second-year Trojan, is from Calgary, Alberta. Kirkland is currently enrolled in the Business Administration program at SAIT and plays point guard for the Trojans.

Jerri-Lyn Chisholm- First-year Trojan, Jerri-Lyn Chisholm is from Calgary Alberta. Chisholm is currently enrolled in the Emergency Medical Responder program at SAIT and plays forward for the Trojans. She also enjoys listening to music, going shopping and cooking.

Claire Nesbitt- Claire Nesbitt, a first-year Trojan, comes to Calgary from Cranbrook, British Columbia. Nesbitt is currently enrolled in Academic Foundations at SAIT and plays post for the Trojans.

Rebecca Hansen- From Calgary, Alberta, Rebecca Hansen is currently playing her first season with the SAIT Trojans. Hansen is enrolled in the Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles program at SAIT and plays post for the Trojans. She also enjoys snowboarding and hanging out with friends and family.