Ashland Success

2010-2011

At the GLIAC Championships, Wengerd swam season best times in the 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, and 200 freestyle events. She was a member of the GLIAC All-Academic Team.

2009-2010

At the GLIAC Championships, Wengerd finished 15^th in the 100 backstroke, 14^th in the 200 backstroke and 11^th in the 200 freestyle. She was on the 800 freestyle relay that placed fourth. She was also on the GLIAC All-Academic Team.

2008-2009

At the GLIAC Championships, Wengerd finished sixth in the 100 backstroke, seventh in the 200 backstroke and 14^th in the 500 freestyle. She swam on the 400 and 800 freestyle relays that placed fourth. She had NCAA “B” Qualifying times in the 200 backstroke and 500 freestyle. Wengerd was a NCAA Division II 2009 honorable mention scholar All-America.

High School Success

Wengerd was a four-year varsity letterwinner. She was a four-year district qualifier and a two-year state qualifier. She is the school record holder in the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle relay. Wengerd was a two-year winner of an award voted on by peers showing determination and leadership. She was a first team SWC selection in the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Personal

Wengerd’s parents are Deb and Gary Wengerd. She has one brother, Corey, who also swims for Ashland University. Wengerd is a biology major and has a minor in psychology. She was born Feb. 19, 1990.

Best Times

100 Back                 59.76

200 Back                 2:09.30

100 Free                  53.96

200 Free                  1:57:68

500 Free                  5:10.74

Why did you choose Ashland University?

I chose AU because of the small campus, small class size, great science department, and the great feel of the swim team and coaches.

What is your favorite part of training?

I like the different sets and emphasis of main strokes during practice, and the different aspects of training like running, drylands, lifting, etc.

What was your favorite class you have taken so far and why?

My favorite class was genetics because of the different insight into how the body functions and learning about the different ways of inheritance and the effects genes have on lives.

What is your favorite memory at Ashland so far?

My favorite memories include getting to know everyone on the team and going through everything together and becoming as close as we are. Adventures at the Coco Expo for training trip definitely have to be included.

Where do you see yourself after graduation?

I see myself going to graduate school and hopefully getting a job at a hospital.