CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
2014 MEDIA GUIDE
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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:
Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach:
Allie Kolezynski
Years as Head Coach:
1st Season
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION
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Rick Heckler Head Coach
(252) 398-6378 hecklf@chowan.edu
Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu
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2014 ROSTER
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
CLASS
HT.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Shanequa Blow
So.
5-4
Winterville, NC/South Central HS
Graphic Comm.
Jomecka Deloatch
Jr.
5-4
Jackson, NC/Northampton-East HS
Biology
Crystal Louramore
Jr.
5-4
Jacksonville, NC/Dixon HS
History
Taylor McElroy
So.
5-5
Chester, VA/Thomas Dale HS
Psychology
Stacy Seacat
Fr.
5-3
Eden, NC/Morehead HS
Psychology
Gerlisa Shipman
Sr.
5-5
Lithonia, GA/Woodland HS
Psychology
Ashley Tackett
So.
5-5
Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor HS
Criminal Justice
Raven Terry
Fr.
5-2
Richmond, VA/Matoaca HS
Psychology
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 SHANEQUA BLOW 5-5
• SOPHOMORE
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 (15)
JOMECKA DELOATCH 5-5
• JUNIOR
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 CRYSTAL LOURAMORE 5-4
• JUNIOR
JACKSONVILLE, NC/DIXON HS
Off the course with Crystal... Major: History Favorite Food: Sinigang, Pinakbit Pre-meet Routine: Eating Favorite Hobbies: Eating and hiking Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Parents: Craig and Teresita Louramore Siblings: Carissa (17) and Caitlyn (14)
TAYLOR McELROY 5-5
• SOPHOMORE
CHESTER, VA/THOMAS DALE Off the course with Taylor: Nickname: TAM Major: Psychology Favorite Food: Lasagna and wheat thins Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Cheerleader, Rookie Class Award Parents: Renee McElroy Siblings: Brooke (25), Monte (24), Trey (22), Dallas (20), Sacha (18)
MEET THE HAWKS STACEY SEACAT 5-3
• FRESHMAN
EDEN, NC/MOREHEAD HS
Off the course with Stacey... Major: Psychology Favorite Food: French Fries Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music and stretch Favorite Hobbies: Running, reading and art Parents: Rex and Cassandra Seacat Siblings: Tony (13), Cassie (6)
GERLISA SHIPMAN 5-5
• SENIOR
LITHONIA, 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, SGA President, Dean and Alumni Scholarship, Who’s Who Athletic Achievements: 2011 Rookie Award, Student-Athlete of the Month, Blue Heart Award, Presidential Athletic Award Favorite Hobbies: Event planning Parents: Deborah and Michael Burden and Gerald Shipman 88
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MEET THE HAWKS ASHLEY TACKETT 5-5
• SOPHOMORE
NORFOLK, VA/LAKE TAYLOR HS
Off the course with Ashley... Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Filipino food, rice, chicken adobo and lumpia Pre-meet Routine: Deep breaths Favorite Hobbies: Paddle boarding, bowling, and reading Academic Accomplishments: President’s List, Honors College Parents: Douglas and Vivian Tackett Siblings: Michelle Pauley (25), Zachary Tackett (16)
RAVEN TERRY 5-2
• FRESHMAN
RICHMOND, VA/MATOACA HS
2013 SEASON RESULTS
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
9/6/2013
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
5th out of 6 teams
9/13/2013
Barton Invitational
Wilson, NC
6th out of 8 teams
9/21/2013
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
3rd out of 4 teams
9/27/2013
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
2nd out of 5 teams
10/5/2013
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
3rd out of 5 teams
10/12/2013
Livingstone College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
2nd out of 5 teams
10/24/2013
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
6th out of 12 teams
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2014 SCHEDULE
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
8/29
Christopher Newport Opener
Newport News, VA
TBA
9/5
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
5:30pm
9/12
Coastal Carolina Invitational
Conway, SC
TBA
9/26
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
TBA
10/4
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
10:00am
10/18
Christopher Newport Invitational
Newport News, VA
TBA
10/30
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
TBA