CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
2013 MEDIA GUIDE
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CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
QUICK FACTS Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1.400
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Dennis Helsel
Head Coach:
Allie Kolezynski
Years as Head Coach:
2nd Season
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Allie Kolezynski Head Coach
(252) 398-6378 akolezyski0814@chowan.edu
Dennis Helsel Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 helsed@chowa.edu
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MEET THE HAWKS CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
HT
CLASS
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Shanequa Blow
5-4
FR.
Winterville, NC/South Central HS
Graphic Comm.
Jomecka Deloatch
5-5
SO.
Jackson, NC/Northhampton-East HS
Biology
Trisin Jenkins
5-2
FR.
Fredericksburg, VA/Washington Lee HS
Interdisciplinary Studies
Taylor McElroy
5-5
FR.
Chester, VA/Thomas Dale HS
Psychology
Crystal Louramore
5-4
SO.
Jacksonville, NC/Dixon HS
History
Gerlisa Shipman
5-5
JR.
Ellenwood, GA/Woodland HS
Psychology
Ashley Tackett
5-5
FR.
Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor HS
Criminal Justice
Chowan University Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office Business Office Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office
(252) 398-4101 (252) 398-6252 (252) 398-1230 (252) 398-1229
Important Websites Chowan University Website Athletics Website NCAA Website NCAA Clearinghouse Website NCCAA Website
www.chowan.edu www.gocuhawks.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.com www.thenccaa.org
Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills. Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.
Academic Programs Accounting Allied Heath American Studies Biology Business -Applied Business -Business Admin. -Small Business Management -Small Business Administration Chemistry Church Music Coaching Counseling Criminal Justice Drama Elementary Education English Environmental Biology Exercise Science
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Fine Art Studies Graphic Communications Graphic Design History History (Contemporary) History Education Humanities Studies Information Studies Innovative Ministry Leadership Innovative Music Ministry Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Marketing Music Music Business/Technology Music Education Physical Education Physical Education/ Teacher Education Emphasis
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Pre-Professional -Pre-Dentistry -Pre-Law -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Nursing -Pre-Physical Therapy -Pre-Veterinary Medicine Printing Production and Imagery Technology Psychology Psychology (General Experimental) Public History Religion Science Social Science Sports Management Studio Art Teacher Education
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HEAD COACH ALLIE KOLEZYNSKI Allie Kolezynski returns to her alma mater for her second year as part of the athletic department staff at Chowan. Kolezynski works to promote all 15 of Chowan’s varsity sports and cheerleading squad while coaching the women’s cross country team. In 2012-13, Kolezynski guided the Hawks to a fifth place finish at the CIAA Championships, a three-spot improvement from the year before. The squad was also named “Most Improved” among female teams at Chowan. The Hawks also claimed a first place finish at the Virginia Union Invitational, a first-time accomplishment as members of NCAA Division II. She graduated from Chowan in May of 2012, with a degree in Business Administration. “Chowan was a great choice for me as a student-athlete, and I know it is a great choice for me to begin my career in athletics,” stated Kolezynski.
As a student-athlete at Chowan, Kolezynski was a four year starter and captain on the softball team. She was a three time All-CIAA selection, three time CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team, two-time NCCSIA All-State Selection, Capital One Academic All-American, and Daktronic's All-Region team member. She also currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the DII NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Kolezynski also received the 2012 Dr. M. Christopher White Presidential Athletics Excellence Award, and was named Best All-Around Student during her senior year. Most recently, she was selected as the 2012 CIAA Woman of the Year, and the recipient of the 2013 CIAA Commissioner’s Service Award. “I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work for my alma mater, serve as a mentor to the student-athletes on the cross country team, and promote the athletic department through athletic communication,” stated Kolezynski. A native of Strongsville, Ohio, Kolezynski currently resides in Murfreesboro. She received her MBA from Cleveland State University in July of 2013.
MEET THE HAWKS SHANEQUA BLOW 5-5
• FRESHMAN
WINTERVILLE, NC/SOUTH CENTRAL
Off the course with Shanequa... Major: Graphic Communications Favorite Food: Pizza Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music Favorite Hobbies: Singing and dancing Academic Accomplishments: George Aiden Scholarship Parents: Carolyn and Raymond Blow Siblings: Tyrice Blow (14)
JOMECKA DELOATCH 5-5
• SOPHOMORE
JACKSON, NC/NORTHAMPTON-EAST
Off the course with Jomecka…. Major: Biology Favorite Food: Pizza Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Wha’t son you iPod? Mary J Blige Favorite Hobbies: Hanging out with my family and friends, playing puttputt, reading the Bible, and collecting Beanie Babies Parents: Katina Davis and John Deloatch Siblings: John, Chris and Jessica Price, Jasmine Crocker, Ketreal Sledge, Phebie Deloatch 66
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MEET THE HAWKS TRISTIN JENKINS 5-5
• FRESHMAN
FREDERICKBSURG, VA/WASHINGTON LEE
Off the course with Tristin: Nickname: Tris Favorite Food: Pizza Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Cheerleader Parents: Arlice Johnson Siblings: Bryce (18), Taj (16), Colbi (15), Christian (14)
TAYLOR McELROY 5-5
• FRESHMAN
CHESTER, VA/THOMAS DALE Off the course with Taylor: Nickname: TAM Major: Psychology Favorite Food: Italian Pre-meet Routine: Listen to gospel music Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Favorite Hobbies: Cheerleading and decorating Parents: Renee McElroy Siblings: Brooke (24), Monte (23), Trey (21), Dallas (18), Sacha (17)
MEET THE HAWKS CRYSTAL LOURAMORE 5-4
• SOPHOMORE
JACKSONVILLE, NC/DIXON HS
Off the course with Crystal... Major: History Favorite Food: Rice, lumpia, kimchi and pinakbit Pre-meet Routine: Drink water and Gatorade Favorite Hobbies: Cooking and eating Parents: Craig and Teresita Louramore Siblings: Carissa (16) and Caitlyn (13)
GERLISA SHIPMAN 5-5
• JUNIOR
ELLENWOOD, GA/WOODLAND HS
Off the course with Gerlisa…. Nickname: Gerky Major: Psychology Pre-meet Routine: Eat spaghetti the night before, good a night’s sleep, listen to music, pray Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: 2011 Rookie Award, Student-Athlete of the Month Favorite Hobbies: Decorating and scrabooking Parents: Deborah and Michael Burden, Gerald Shipman 88
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MEET THE HAWKS ASHLEY TACKETT 5-5
• FRESHMAN
NORFOLK, VA/LAKE TAYLOR HS
Off the course with Ashley... Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Asian/Philippine food Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music and stretch Favorite Hobbies: Bowling, drawing, exercising Academic Accomplishments: Graduated with honors Parents: Douglas and Vivian Tackett Siblings: Michelle Paily (24), Zachary Tackett (15)
2012 SEASON RESULTS
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
8/31/2012
Christopher Newport XC Opener
Newport News, VA
5th out of 6 teams
9/7/2012
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
4th out of 6 teams
9/19/2012
Virginia Union Invitational
Richmond, VA
3rd out of 4 teams
9/29/2012
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
11th out of 14 teams
10/5/2012
Trojan Cross Country Invitational
Petersburg, VA
2nd out of 3 teams
10/12/2012
Panther Invitational
Richmond, VA
1st out of 5 teams
10/19/2012
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
5th out of 12 teams
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2013 SCHEDULE CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
9/6/2013
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
5:00pm
9/13/2013
Barton Invitational
Wilson, NC
6:00pm
9/21/2013
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
11:00am
9/27/2013
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
4:30pm
10/5/2013
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
9:00am
10/12/2013
Livingstone College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
9:30am
10/24/2013
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
TBA