CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BOWLING
2015 2015--16 MEDIA GUIDE GO HAWKS
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Table of Contents
QUICK FACTS
Quick Facts/Contact Information
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Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Roster
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Enrollment::
1,532
Institutional Information
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President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Head Coach
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Nickname:
Hawks
Team Biographies
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School Colors:
Blue and White
2014-15 Season Results
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Athletic Director:
Ozzie McFarland
2015-16 Season Schedule
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Head Coach:
Rick Heckler
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Rick Heckler Head Coach
(252) 398-6527 hecklf@chowan.edu
Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu
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2015-16 ROSTER
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
CLASS
HT.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Jomecka Deloatch
Jr.
5-5
Jackson, NC/Northampton HS-East
Biology
Monica Hayward
Sr.
5-7
Surprise, AZ/Willow Canyon HS
Exercise Science
Felice Hewitt
So.
5-7
Wendell, NC/Corinth Holder HS
Biology
Kylie McGrath
Sr.
5-7
Lowville, NY/Lowville Academy Central
Exercise Science
Ashley Tackett
Jr.
5-2
Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor HS
Criminal Justice
Kiara Thomas
Fr.
5-2
Chesapeake, VA/Grassfield HS
Biology
Rebeccah Noll
Jr.
5-8
Richfield, NC/Virginia Intermont College
Graphic Comm.
L’leah Laing
Fr.
5-3
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas/ Bishop Michael Eldon HS
Biology
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 fourth year as the head coach of the women's bowling team and men's cross country team and his second at the helm of the women’s cross country program. In 2012-13, he led the men’s cross country team to the firstever 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. In 2014-15, the women's team fininshed in 7th place at the CIAA Championship, while the men's team finished in 10th. Heckler also serves as the women’s bowling coach for the Hawks, which had the highest GPA among CIAA women's bowling teams in 2012.. “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 NorthamptonEast, 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, and also serves as the Head of Grounds at Chowan.
MEET THE HAWKS MONICA HAYWARD 5-7
• SENIOR
SURPRISE, AZ/ WILLOW CANYON HS Off the course with Monica…. Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Pasta Sports Idol: Ashlyn Harris Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your IPOD? All types of music Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Favorite Hobbies: Scuba diving, outdoors Parents: David & Angelica Garcia Siblings: DJ (23), Justin (20, Jordan (20), Dylan (16), Eric (15) & Gabe (7)
KYLIE McGRATH 5-7 • SENIOR LOWVILLE, NY/LOWVILLE ACADEMY CENTRAL
Off the course with Kylie... Nickname: Kye Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Ice cream Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: Blue Heart Award & Rookie of the Year Parents: Mike & Cheri McGrath
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MEET THE HAWKS JOMECKA DELOATCH 5-5
• JUNIOR
JACKSON, NC/NORTHAMPTON-EAST Off the course with Jomecka…. Major: Biology Favorite Food: Fast food Sports Idol: Tamika Catchings Pre-meet Ritual: Pray Academic Achievements: Dean’s Scholarship & Leadership Scholarship Favorite Hobbies: Watching TV Parents: John Deloatch & Katina Davis Siblings: Phebie Deloatch
ASHLEY TACKETT 5-2
• JUNIOR
NORFOLK, VA/LAKE TAYLOR HS Off the course with Ashley… Nickname: Tackett Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Filipino Food Sports Idol: Jason Belmont Pre-meet Ritual: Listening to music/stretching What’s on your IPod? Country music Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Chi, Pi Gamma Mu, Dean’s & President’s List & CJ Club Treasurer Athletic Achievements: SAAC President, Women’s XC Captain & Women’s Bowling Captain Favorite Hobbies: Reading, running, swimming, cooking & exercising Parents: Doug &Vivian Tackett Siblings: Michelle Pauley (26) & Zachary Tackett (17)
MEET THE HAWKS REBECCAH NOLL 5-8
• JUNIOR
RICHFIELD, NC/VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE
Off the course with Rebeccah… Nickname: Becca Major: Graphic Communications Favorite Food: Italian Food Sports Idol: Hope Solo & Michal Jordan Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your IPod? Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B/Pop Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Favorite Hobbies: Drawing, watching movies, and going on adventures Parents: Michael & Patricia Noll Siblings: Krystal (31), Rachelle (30), Samantha (29), Patricia (27), Victoria (25) & Mary (23)
FELICE HEWITT 5-7
• SOPHOMORE
WENDELL, NC/CORINTH HOLDER HS Off the course with Felice... Nickname: Fe Major: Biology Favorite Food: Peanut Butter Pre-meet Ritual: Music What’s on your IPod? Country Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Honors College & Alpha Lambda Delta Athletic Achievements: Rookie of the Year (SAAC) Favorite Hobbies: Netflix Parents: Barry & Ellen Hewitt Siblings: Rebecca (17) & Justice (15)
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MEET THE HAWKS L’LEAH LAING 5-3
• FRESHMAN
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS/ BISHOP MICHAEL ELDON HS
Off the course with L’leah Nickname: Leah Major: Biology Favorite Food: Crab & dough Pre-meet Ritual: Pray/warm-up What’s on your IPod? R&B, rap & hip hop Academic Achievements: Honor Roll student Athletic Achievements: Nation Junior Golf team for The Bahamas & House captain for Athletics 2015 Favorite Hobbies: Cooking, swimming & travelling Parents: Leroy & Myrtle Laing Siblings: Rousette (28) & Leroy Jr. (27)
KIARA THOMAS 5-2
• FRESHAMN
CHESAPEAKE, VA/GRASSFIELD HS
Off the course with Kiara... Major: Biology Favorite Food: Pizza What’s on your IPod? A mixture of everything Favorite Hobbies: Bowling Parents: Tarrell & Lori Thomas Siblings: Tarrell Jr. (10)
2014-15 SEASON RESULTS
CHOWAN WOMEN’S BOWLING RESULTS DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
10/25-26/2014
Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational
Chesapeake, VA
6th out of 6 teams
11/7-9/2014
CIAA Event I
Midlothian, VA
5th out of 5 teams
11/21-23/2014
Virginia Union University Invitational
Midlothian, VA
9th out of 11 teams
1/23-25/2015
CIAA Event II
Richmond, VA
4th out of 5 teams
2/13-15/2015
CIAA Round-Up
Laurel, MD
4th out of 10 teams
3/13-15/2015
CIAA Event III
Fayetteville, NC
5th out of 5 teams
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2015-16 SCHEDULE
CHOWAN WOMEN’S BOWLING SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
11/13-15/2015
CIAA Event I
Charlotte, NC
TBA
11/20-22/2015
Virginia Union Invitational
Midlothian, VA
TBA
1/22-24/2016
CIAA Event II
Rocky Mount, NC
TBA
2/12-14/2016
CIAA North-South Roundup
Fayetteville, NC
TBA
2/20-21/2016
Virginia State Trojans Classic
TBA
TBA
3/4-6/2016
CIAA Event III
Nags Head, NC
TBA
3/18-20/2016
CIAA Conference Championship
Chesapeake, VA
TBA