alumni

Since our first graduating class in 2000 we have helped more than 60 players achieve their soccer dreams of playing in college. From big NCAA Division I programs, like Purdue and Michigan State to small NAIA and Division III schools, NorthStar has sent players who have not only succeeded in school and soccer but in many cases won school, league and even national honors athletically and academically. NorthStar players have succeeded in soccer programs all across the country from Whitman College in Washington State to Keene State University in New Hampshire; from University of Minnesota and North Dakota State to University of Tennessee (Martin) and Lipscomb University (Knoxville).

Many other out of state schools have discovered the quality of NorthStar players: University of South Dakota, Indiana University/Purdue University (Indianapolis), Ohio Wesleyan, Indiana Concordia and Concordia of St. Paul, and The College of the South among many others.

A number of in-state schools have taken NorthStar players and enjoy a close relationship with NorthStar as well. Among them; Northern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Eastern Michigan University, University of Detroit, Grand Valley State University, Kalamazoo College, Albion College, Hope College, Aquinas College, and Olivet College. The University of Michigan Women’s Club team has won two National Club Championships while fielding NorthStar graduates and Western Michigan Women’s club team was reorganized and captained by a NorthStar grad.

	Emily Carefoot NS90 School Attending/Playing: Hope College Bio: 2008 Graduate of TC Central High School		Lana Gentry NS90 School Attending/Playing: Hope College Bio: 2008 Graduate of TC Central High School
	Becca Madison NS90 School Attending/Playing: Ohio Weslyan Bio: 2008 Graduate of Charlovix High School		Maggie Rogers NS90 School Attending/Playing: Kalamazoo College Bio: 2008 Graduate of TC Central High School
	Alyssa Korson NS90 School Attending/Playing: University of Detroit Bio:		Becca Sage NS90 School Attending/Playing: Northern Michigan University D2 Bio: 2008 Graduate of TC West High School
	Katherine Ward NS89 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: Heidelberg College, Tiffin OH DIII Bio: 2007 Graduate of TC West Sr. High.		Kelsey Fegan NS90 School Attending/Playing: Hope College Bio: 2008 Graduate of TC West High School
	Marissa Wood Sternberg NS87/88/89 2001-2006 School Attending/Playing: University of Tennessee@Martin D1 Bio: 2007 Graduate of TC West Sr. High.		Alyssa Budros NS/89 2001-2006 School Attending/Playing: Charleston Southern UniversityD1 Bio: 2007 Graduate TC Central
	Ashley Ackley NS89/882001-2006 School Attending/Playing: NorthWood University GLIAC Bio: 2007 Graduate from TC Central		Kari Buckel NS87/88/89 2001-2006 School Attending/Playing: Northern Michigan University D2 Bio: 2007 Graduate from TC Central.
	Jamie Furstenberg NS87/NS88 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: University of Tennessee@MartinD1 Bio: 2006 Graduate of TC WestAwards: 2006 UTM Defender of the Year		Kacie Lumley NS87/NS88 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: Ferris State University D2 Bio:2006 Graduate from TC Central
	Lauren Donaghy NS87/NS88 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: Ferris State University D2 Bio: 2006 Graduate of TC West		Kirstin Lumley NS87/NS88 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: Ferris State University D2 Bio:2006 Graduate from TC Central
	Dana Bush NS88 2004-2006 School Attending/Playing: Northern Michigan UniversityD2 Bio: 2006 Graduate from Gaylord High School		Katie Johnson NS87/NS88 2001-2006 School Attending/Playing: Grand Valley State University D2 Bio: 2006 Graduate from Petoskey High School Awards: 2006 GLIAC Freshman of the Year
	Kaitlyn Burns NS87/NS88 2000-2006 School Attending/Playing: Aquinas College NAIA Bio: 2006 Graduate from TC West		Kendra Spencer NS87/NS88 2001-2006 School Attending/Playing: Keene State University-New Hampshire D3 Bio: 2006 Graduate from Petoskey High School
	Michaela Harris NS87 2000-2005 School Attending/Playing: Northern Michigan University D2 Bio:2005 Graduate from TC West		Jessie Aja NS87 2000-2005 School Attending/Playing: University of Michigan D1 Bio: 2005 graduate of TC Central Awards:2005 NIRSA Women's U of M Womens Club Soccer National Champion. Click here

Alicia Grambeau-NS84, Harbor Springs, is playing for Ohio Weslyan where she was the second leading scorer for the Div III National Champions.Lauren Gentry-NS82, Traverse City (TC), a junior at Albion College, was named first team All-MIAA.Kalie Schwarz-NS83, Elk Rapids, plays attacker for Aquinas College and was named an NAIA All-American her freshman year.Nicky Davenport-NS82, Leland, left her award-winning youth soccer career and has pursued many other interests at Michigan State.Tricia Plum-NS80, TC, is a four-year letter winner at GVSU where she graduates this year with a nursing degree.Mary Masck-NS82, TC, was named to the All-Big Ten Academic Team; she plays center defender at Purdue University’s rationally ranked team and will play this summer for the Carolina Twisters of the W-League.Anna Hagel-NS84, Gaylord, was invited to join the MSU team and hopes to be a factor in the Big Ten next year.Tracy Gunderson-NS83, Petoskey, has played on the field as well as in goal for Aquinas; she is looking to transfer to a Div II program in Colorado.Gretchen Ford-NS84, Harbor Springs, played in goal this fall for Olivet.Erica Hocking-NS82, TC, was a freshman standout in goal, earning first team all-league honors at IUPUI (Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis).Sarah Foltz and Sarah Pennington-NS84, Petoskey, play at Aquinas where they have learned about the hard work and great rewards associated with college soccer!Kristen Anderson-NS83, formerly of Traverse City and now Cadillac, is a member of Michigan’s National Champion club teamSally Koop-NS82, Elk Rapids, is a three-year starter for the University of Detroit/Mercy.Brittany Sheets-NS82, TC, is captain and a player/coach of Western Michigan University’s successful club team.Emily Rogers-NS82, TC, was named Most Valuable Offensive player for the third year in a row at Ferris State University. Emily will be joining Mary Masck this summer and playing for the Carolina Twisters.Jen Gaylor-NS83, Roscommon, joined Emily Rogers at FSU and is the second all-time leading scorer behind Emily.Jenny Weber-NS83, Gaylord, is a star on Cornell University’s RUGBY team and was recently invited to tryout for the Women’s National Rugby team.Kelly Vorenkamp-NS80, Petoskey, played at Ohio Wesleyan and was part of creating that Div III soccer dynasty.Aryn McCready-NS82, TC, played two years at Aquinas and has returned to TC and assists with the NorthStar 85 team and plans to continue both her college soccer and coaching career.Jill Pardini-NS84, TC, is a center midfielder at the University of Iowa (Big Ten) and hopes to do battle with Mary Masck or Purdue and Anna Hagel of MSU for the Big Ten Championship next year.Jane Rynbrandt-NS84, Petoskey, plays for Whitman College and has commented that her classes are interesting and even fun at times.Kami Lucius-NS84, TC, is attending NMC and is still being courted to play college soccer in Indiana.Dani Raiche-NS83, Petoskey, played her freshman year at Grand Valley State University and had a tough time adjusting to the coaching style but stayed with it and survived the season.Hanna Johnson-NS82, TC, was a standout central midfielder for IUPUI for two seasons. She recently transferred to MSU and is coaching VERY young soccer players.

Sara Hansemann-NS82, TC, attends the University of Michigan and was a member of the men’s crew team her freshman year where she was awarded Best Coxswain for her prowess at steering the boat!