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:
Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach:
Rick Heckler
Years as Head Coach:
3rd Season
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Rick Heckler Head Coach
hecklf@chowan.edu
Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu
Allie Kolezynski Director-Athletic Communications
(252) 398-6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
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2014 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
CLASS HT./WT.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Danilo Galovic
Sr.
6-3/230
Belgrade, Serbia/Phylogical HS
Criminal Justice/ Mathematics
PJ Hempfield
Sr.
5-9/152
Fayetteville, NC/Pine Forest HS
Psychology/ Criminal Justice
Sasha Kirsanov
Jr.
6-1/184
Simferopol, Ukraine/Iyceum
Tristan Martin
So.
6-0/170 Hall Landing, Canada/Dennison
Jerrell Ralph
Jr.
6-0/160
Robert Williams
Sr.
6-3/195 Goldsboro, NC/Easter Wange HS Exercise Science
Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS
Biology Health/SSPE 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 RICK HECKLER
Rick Heckler enters his third year as the head coach of the women's bowling team and men's cross country team and his first at the helm of the women’s cross country program. 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. The team finished in eighth place at the CIAA Championship in 2013-14 as well. Heckler also serves as the women’s bowling coach for the Hawks. “I enjoy the experience of coaching teams at the collegiate level. I have worked hard to gain experience in coaching and I’m grateful for the challenge of building 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 DANILO GALOVIC 6-3/230
• SENIOR
BELGRADE, SERBIA/PHYLOGICAL HS
Off the course with Danilo... Major: Criminal Justice/Mathematics Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Hobbies: Reading and playing cards Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Tennis (2012-2013) Parents: Danico and Nedjo Galovic
PJ HEMPFIELD 5-9/152
• SENIOR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC/PINE FOREST HS
Off the course with PJ... Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Pasta Pre-meet ritual: Listening to music Favorite Hobbies: Dance Parents: Jennette and Willie/Phil and Janice Siblings: Kenneth (32), Corey (30), Brittany (28), Jaquia (14)
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MEET THE HAWKS SASHA KIRSANOV 6-1/184
• JUNIOR
SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE/IYCEUM
Off the course with Sasha… Major: Biology/Chemistry Favorite Food: Russian Food Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Rock Academic Achievements: Tri Beta Honor Society Parents: Tabatha and Robert Kerns Siblings: Kelly (27), Amber (25), and Jesscia (21)
TRISTAN MARTIN 6-0/170
• SOPHOMORE
HOLLAND LANDING, CANADA/DENNISON
Off the course with Tristan… Major: Health and SSPE Favorite Food: Pizza Hobbies: Tennis, running Parents: Chris and Denise Martin Siblings: Jacob (17), Paige (12)
MEET THE HAWKS JERRELL RALPH 6-0/160
• JUNIOR
SUFFOLK, VA/LAKELAND HS
Off the course with Jerrell... Nickname: Roscoe Major: Criminal Justice Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Max Romeo Parents: Wilma Ralph
ROBERT WILLIAMS 6-3/195
• SENIOR
GOLDSBORO, NC/EASTERN WAYNE HS
Off the course with Robert... Nickname: Josh Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Chicken Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Old school music Parents: Sharon and Robert Williams
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2013 SEASON IN REVIEW CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
9/6/2013
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
4th out of 5 teams
9/13/2013
Barton Invitational
Wilson, NC
5th out of 6 teams
9/21/2013
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
4th out of 4 teams
9/27/2013
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
4th out of 5 teams
10/5/2013
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
9th out of 11 teams
10/12/2013
Livingstone College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
4th out of 4 teams
10/24/2013
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
8th out of 12 teams
2014 SEASON SCHEDULE CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
1010
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
8/29
Christopher Newport Opener
Newport News, VA
TBA
9/5
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
6:15pm
9/12
Coastal Carolina Invitational
Conway, SC
TBA
9/26
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
TBA
10/4
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
9:30am
10/18
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
TBA
10/30
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
TBA
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