CHOWAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE
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CHOWAN MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QUICK FACTS
Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1.450
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Dennis Helsel
Head Coach:
Rick Heckler
Years as Head Coach:
2nd Season
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Rick Heckler Head Coach
hecklf@chowan.edu
Dennis Helsel Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 helsed@chowa.edu
Allie Kolezynski Director-Athletic Communications
(252) 398-6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
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MEET THE TEAM‌
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
HEIGHT CLASS
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Shawn Daley
5-10
So.
Stafford, VA/Dixon HS
Exercise Science
Phillip Hempfield
5-9
Sr.
Fayetteville State, NC/Pine Forest HS
Psychology
Jack Jones
5-10
Sr.
Hampton, VA/Bethel, HS
Criminal Justice
Adam Kerns
6-0
So.
Moyock, NC/Currituck County
Interdisciplinary Studies
Sasha Kirsanov
6-1
So.
Simferopol, Ukraine/Iycerym
Biology
Ferdinand Meggs
5-8
Sr.
Newport News, VA/Woodside HS
Criminal Justice
Jerrell Ralph
6-0
So.
Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS
Criminal Justice
Jaqwese Williams
5-10
Jr.
Patterson, NJ/John F. Kennedy HS
Business Admin.
ABOUT 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 RICK HECKLER
Rick Heckler enters his second year as the head coach of the women's bowling team and men's cross country team. In 2012-13, he led the men’s cross country team to the first-ever CIAA Championship appearance where the Hawks finished in eighth place. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the men’s cross country program again this season. I enjoy getting to know the student-athletes and preparing them to compete on behalf of Chowan University,” Heckler commented. Heckler also serves as the women’s bowling coach for the Hawks. “I enjoy the experience of coaching two teams at the collegiate level. I have worked hard to gain experience in coaching and I’m grateful for the challenge of building both of these programs.” Previously, Heckler served as the head varsity coach for women’s basketball, baseball, golf, and cross country at Northampton County High School-East. In addition to his coaching duties, Heckler was the ninth grade history teacher.
Prior to coaching and teaching at Northampton-East, Heckler taught ninth grade world history, and coached varsity softball, and women’s basketball and tennis at Hertford County High School. Heckler also has administrative experience after serving as the athletic director at Warren Area High School in Warren, PA from 2002-2004 in addition to coaching softball and women’s basketball. Heckler received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Lauri.
MEET THE HAWKS SHAWN DALEY 5-10 • SOPHOMORE STAFFORD, VA/DIXON HS
Off the course with Shawn... Major: Exercise science Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese Pre-meet ritual: Listen to music Favorite Hobbies: Playing basketball, being at the beach Academic Achievements: Three team member of the Dean’s List, President's List Parents: Shawn and Tamara Daley
PHILLIP HEMPFIELD 5-9
• FRESHMAN
FAYETTEVLLE, NC/PINE FOREST HS
Off the course with Phillip... Nickname: PJ Major: Psychology Favorite Food: Cheesecake Pre-meet ritual: Listening to music Favorite Hobbies: Soccer and dance Parents: Jennette and Willie/Phil and Janice Siblings: Kenneth (32), Corey (30), Brittany (28), Jaquia (14)
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MEET THE HAWKS JACK JONES 6’0” • FRESHMAN HAMPTON, VA/BETHEL HS
Off the course with Jack… Major: Criminal Justice Sports Idol: Dustin Pedroia Favorite Food: Fajitas Academic Achievements: President of Criminal Justice Honors Society, Deans List Parents: Penny and Rusty Jones Siblings: Erin Kaye and Kevin Matthis, Anna Lee Jones
ADAM KERNS 6-0
• SOPHOMORE
MOYOCK, NC/CURRITUCK HS Off the course with Adam… Nickname: The Kernal Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Rap, rock, country, Christian music Favorite Hobbies: Football and frisbee Parents: Tabatha and Robert Kerns Siblings: Kelly (27), Amber (25), and Jesscia (21)
MEET THE HAWKS SASHA KIRSANOV 6-1
• SOPHOMORE
SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE/IYCEUM
Off the course with Sasha... Major: Biology Favorite Food: Lumpia and potatoes Sports Idol: Roger Federer Pre-meet ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Listening to music Favorite Hobbies: Playing soccer and listening to music Parents: Anna and Alesander Kirsanov
FERDINAND MEGGS 5-8
• SENIOR
NEWPORT NEWS, VA/WOODSIDE HS Off the course with Ferdinand... Nickname: Mickey Major: Criminal Justice Pre-meet Ritual: Prayer Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Presented at Chowan Undergraduate Research Conference Athletic Achievements: Chowan Blue Heart Award Parents: Deborah and Reginald Freeman Siblings: Carrie, Angele, Carolyn, Angelica and Darren Meggs, Terry Vann
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MEET THE HAWKS JERRELL RALPH 6-0
• FRESHMAN
SUFFOLK, VA/LAKELAND HS
Off the course with Jerrell... Nickname: Roscoe Major: Criminal Justice Sports Idol: Usain Bolt Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Raggae Parents: Wilma and Lee Ralph Siblings: Charles Wisel (23)
JAQWESE WILLIAMS 5-10 • SENIOR PATTERSON, NJ/JOHN F. KENNEDY HS Off the course with Jaqwese... Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Chinese Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant Pregame Ritual: Listen to music Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Chowan Undergraduate Research Conference Presenter/Award Winner Parents: Jessica and Hassel Williams Siblings: Nygeria (19), Nygee (19), and Jomere (21)
2012 SEASON IN REVIEW
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
9/7/2012
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
4th out of 5 teams
9/19/2012
Virginia Union Invitational
Richmond, VA
4th out of 5 teams
9/29/2012
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
13th out of 15 teams
10/5/2012
Trojan Cross Country Invitational
Petersburg, VA
Tied for 3rd (out of 3 teams)
10/12/2012
Panther Invitational
Richmond, VA
3rd out of 5 teams
10/18/2012
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
8th out of 12 teams
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2013 SEASON SCHEDULE
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Date
Opponent
Location
Time
9/6/2013
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
5:45pm
9/13/2013
Barton Invitational
Wilson, NC
6:30pm
9/21/2013
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
11:40am
9/27/2013
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
4:30pm
10/5/2013
HBCU Classic
Cary, NC
9:30am
10/12/2013
Livingstone College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
10:00am
10/24/2013
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
TBA