Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Inks Five to National Letters of Intent
3/8/2005 12:00:00β―AM | Field Hockey
March 8, 2005
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern Head Coach Kelly McCollum has announced the signing of five members of the Class of 2009 to National Letters of Intent. The group will matriculate to Northwestern in the fall and be eligible to compete in the 2005 season.
"Our staff is excited about the incoming class," McCollum said. "They are a talented group of players that are determined to make Northwestern field hockey better. They are invested in winning and bring a level of athleticism and skill that will fit nicely with our returning group. Our program will take another step forward with the addition of this class."
Signees Jill Putnam (Greenfield, Mass./Greenfield) and Alexandra Quinn (Watertown, Mass./Watertown) hail from Massachusetts. Both were second-team All-America selections as seniors.
"Jill has great speed and skill that will help us on the forward line," McCollum said. "Her experience on one of the top club teams in Massachusetts has prepared her well for this next challenge.
"Alex brings a high level of field hockey experience and knowledge. She will be a dangerous attack player for our squad next year."
Alison Bullock (Boyds, Md./Stone Ridge) was a three-time all-league selection in Maryland and has six years of experience with the USFHA Futures program.
"Alison's athleticism is her greatest asset," McCollum said. "She is committed to training year round and will use that to raise the level of those around her."
In addition to being a three-time all-league selection in field hockey, Missouri product Annie Bosslet (Granite City, Mo./Villa Duchesne) played four years of basketball and soccer in high school.
"Anne is a true competitor," McCollum said. "She is a multi-sport athlete who invests herself fully in all that she does. She brings a tough, competitive edge that will make our team better."
The Wildcats will get a third goalkeeper with the incoming class, adding San Francisco native Emily Kyle (San Francisco, Calif./San Francisco University HS). Kyle was named league MVP as a senior and brings a wealth of international club experience.
"Emily's quickness, explosiveness and work ethic are critical to the goalkeeper position," McCollum said. "She is committed to challenging in the cage and raising our level at that position."
Following are complete biographies for all five NU signees:
Annie Bosslet
Granite City, Mo./Villa Duchesne
M • 5-3
High School: All-Metro first-team selection in 2004, second-team pick in 2003 and honorable mention in 2002 ... Team MVP in 2003-04 ... Name team offensive MVP in 2003 ... Team hustle award 2001-04 ... Team captain senior year ... Competed in senior all-star game ... USFHA Futures participant from 2002-05 ... Competed at the USFHA National Festival with club team for three years, winning the U16 gold medal once ... Played four years of basketball and soccer and was team captain for both squads ... Basketball team MVP in 2003-04 and 2004-05.
Personal: Born Anne Elizabeth Bosslet on 2/23/87 ... Daughter of Robert and Alissa Bosslet ... Plans to major in physical therapy.
Alison Bullock
Boyds, Md./Stone Ridge
F • 5-7
High School: All-Independent Schools League selection in 2001, 2002 and 2003 ... Montgomery Journal (MD) All-County first-team in 2003 ... Team MVP 2003 and 2004 and two-year captain ... Competed in Futures program for six seasons and at the Futures National Tournament for five ... Club team is the Ocelots ... Won U16 Gold Medal Pool championship at the U.S. Hockey Festival in 2003 ... Also won gold at the California Cup in 2002 ... Member of U16 AAU silver medal team in 2003 and U19 silver medal team in 2004 ... Also played one year of softball.
Personal: Born Alison Whitney Bullock on 7/22/87 ... Daughter of Jerry Bullock and Mary Alice Gresham ... Brother Brian plays baseball at Coppin State.
Emily Kyle
San Francisco, Calif./San Francisco University HS
GK • 5-6
High School: League MVP in 2004 ... Team MVP 2003-04 ... First-team all-league 2003-04 ... Second-team all-league in 2002 ... USFHA Futures Elite 2003-05 ... Won Junior Olympics gold in 2002 ... Participated in Holland international tournament with Futures Elite in 2003 and was named Best Goalkeeper ... Participated in Barcelona European Hockey Federation Camp of Excellence during the summer of 2004 ... Club team finished first in its pool at the USFHA National Festival in 2003 ... Also played varsity soccer, softball and lacrosse.
Personal: Born Emily Lucie Kyle on 10/14/86 ... Daughter of Russell and Athena Kyle ... Plans to major in communication studies.
Jill Putnam
Greenfield, Mass./Greenfield
F • 5-4
High School: High school All-America second-team selection ... Four year All-Northern League selection ... All-Western Massachusetts Scholastic Team from 2001-04 ... Team's leading scorer all four years ... Springfield Union Athlete of the Week selection in 2001-02 ... News 40 Athlete of the Week in 2002 ... Named to Senior All-Star game ... Named team MVP and best offensive player in 2004 ... Scored winning goal to win Western Massachusetts championship in 2001 ... Scored overtime winning goals in Western Massachusetts semifinal and championship games in 2002 ... Scored 180 points during her career with 75 goals and 30 assists ... Club team won gold medal at the National Field Hockey Festival in 2003 ... Also played four years of softball and was team captain ... Played two years of basketball ... Class representative from 2002-05 ... Earned highest honors from 2001-04 ... National Honor Society member ... Ranked fourth in class of 117.
Personal: Born Jillian Page Putnam on 1/12/87 ... Daughter of Stephen and Nancy Putnam ... Sister Kate played field hockey for Massachusetts, where she was Rookie of the Year ... Plans to major in biology (pre-medicine).
Alexandra Quinn
Watertown, Mass./Watertown
5-3 • M
High School: Middlesex League MVP in 2003 and 2004 ... Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team in 2003 and 2004 ... Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team in 2003 and 2004 ... News Tribune Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004 ... 2004 Regional high school All-America in 2004 ... Second-team high school All-America and "Best of 60" Massachusetts senior all-star game selection in 2004 ... Team won four League titles, three North Sectional titles, two Eastern Massachusetts titles and two state championships ... Scored 99 goals and had 31 assists on her career, including 83 goals and 20 assists as a junior and senior ... Club team won gold medals at both the USFHA National Indoor Tournament and the USFHA National Festival in 2003 ... USFHA Futures Elite selection from 2003-05 ... Also played three years of ice hockey and was a three year captain and all-star selection ... Ran track for three years and was named Best Jumper in 2003 ... Class Vice-President as a freshman and sophomore ... High Honor Roll ... 2004 academic excellence and citizenship award winner.
Personal: Born Alexandra Elizabeth Quinn on 10/16/87 ... Daughter of Charles and Alexandra Quinn ... Sister Lauren played field hockey at Princeton and sister Jaclyn plays field hockey at Northeastern ... Plans to follow pre-medicine track.
