Chowan University 2015 Lacrosse Media Guide 11
GO HAWKS
Chowan Lacrosse
Quick Facts Table of Contents
Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Quick Facts/ Contact Info.
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Enrollment::
1,400
Roster
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President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Institutional Information
4
Nickname:
Hawks
Head Coach
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School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach:
Melissa Nakasuji
Years as Head Coach:
1st Season
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II
Conference:
Independent
Team Biographies
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2014 Season Results
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2015 Season Schedule
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Contact Information Melissa Nakasuji Head Coach
252.398.1694 nakasm@chowan.edu
Ashley Wells 252.398.1239 Asst. to the Director of Athletics/ aewells0806@chowan.edu Hawks Haven Services Allie Kolezynski Assistant Athletic DirectorCommunications
252.398.6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
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Meet the Team
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS #
Name
POS.
HT.
CL.
Hometown/High School
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Rachael Cramer
G
5-2
So.
Woodstock, GA / Etowah HS
00
Haley Haggard
G
5-9
Jr.
Barrington, NH / Oyster River HS
1
Lasha Anderson
M
5-7
So.
Decatur, GA / Union Grove HS
2
Daniela Aguilar
M
5-7
Fr.
Decatur, GA / Union Grove HS
3
Charisse Wilcox
M
5-1
So.
Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS
4
Victoria BaezQuiroz
M
5-3
Fr.
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico / Flanagan HS
5
Evelyn McGrue
D
5-11
Jr.
Birmingham, AL / Ramsay HS
6
Cindy Escobar
M
5-3
Jr.
Fresno, CA / Edison HS
7
Adriea Herndon
M
5-3
Jr.
Aurora, CO / Cherokee Trail HS
8
Jasmine Tyler
D
5-5
Sr.
Fredericksburg, VA / James Monroe HS
9
Shaquelle Jenkins
D
5-3
Sr.
Kinston, NC / South Lenoir HS
10
Mackenzie Reid
A
5-9
Jr.
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada / Vimy Ridge Academy HS
12
Arlayne Rattley
D
5-1
Jr.
Richmond, VA / Varina HS
13
Kamile Smith
A
5-4
Sr.
Havelock, NC / Craven Early College HS
14
Kaitlin King
D
5-7
Jr.
Norfolk, VA / Maury HS
15
Tyra Simmons
D
5-7
So.
Somerdale, NJ / Sterling HS
16
Sierra Burston
M
5-8
So.
Newnan, GA / Newnan HS
17
Sydni Mattison
A
5-8
Fr.
Syracuse, NY / Corcoran HS
18
Raven Smith
D
5-6
Jr.
Strafford, CT / Bunnell HS
19
Isabella Tello
A
5-4
Fr.
Orlando, FL / Orangewood Christian School 33
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
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
2015 HAWKS HEAD COACH MELISSA NAKASUJI Melissa Nakasuji enters her first season as the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. She takes over a program in its third year of existence. “I’m really excited to be starting the next chapter of my life at Chowan University! I’m eager to start working with the student-athletes and to continue the growth of the women’s lacrosse program,” noted Nakasuji. Vice President/Director of Athletics, Ozzie McFarland added, “We are excited to have such an enthusiastic, young talent like Melissa on our staff. I’m confident that she will steer the program in the right direction and lead our student-athletes to new levels of success.” Prior to taking the reins at Chowan, Nakasuji served a two-year coaching stint at Adrian College; first as an assistant coach, and then as head coach. She guided the program to two-straight MIAA regular season and tournament championships (2013, 2014), including a combined 18-0 conference record and 29-9 overall record. Adrian secured a berth to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons. In 2014, Nakasuji coached eight AllMIAA players, two All-Region selections and the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year and MIAA Rookie of the Year. Before coaching at Adrian, Nakasuji coached highly successful elite club programs in Ontario, Canada. She also gained valuable coaching experience through an internship at Limestone College under the guidance of head coach, Scott Tucker. Nakasiju competed for Limestone College from 2008-2011. She led the Lady Saints to four consecutive Conference Carolinas Regular Season and Tournament Championships. The squad made NCAA Division II Tournament appearances each of her four years at Limestone and played in the National Championship final her senior year. As a four-year starter for the Lady Saints, she competed in 79 games and compiled 61 ground balls, 24 draw controls and 20 caused turnovers. During Nakasuji’s playing career, the Lady Saints collected an impressive 70 wins. In 2011, she was recognized with All-American Honorable Mention honors and was selected to the prestigious IWLCA North-South All-Star Game. She earned All-Conference Carolinas recognition twice (2010, 2011) and earned All-Tournament honors in 2011. Nakasuji graduated from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2012 with a Bachelor of Educations. She also holds a Bachelor of Science from Limestone College and majored in both Physical Education and Strength & Conditioning with a minor in Coaching. The Ajax, Ontario Canada native currently resides in Murfreesboro. 55
Meet the 2015 Hawks #00 Haley Haggard Goal Keeper • Junior Barrington, NH/ Oyster River HS Off the field with Haley Nickname: Hales Major: Mathematics Favorite Food: Popcorn Sports Idol: Tukka Rask Pregame Ritual: Listen to Music What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, Honors College, & Acheson Harden Math Award Athletic Achievements: Ranked in NCAA Favorite Hobbies: Playing with Puppies Parent/Guardian’s Names: Jennifer & Arden Haggard, Dana Douglas Sibling(s) Name & Age: Josh (22), Molly (11) & Ethan (9)
#0 Rachel Cramer Goalkeeper • Sophomore Woodstock, GA/ Etowah HS
Off the field with Rachel Nickname: Rach & Ratchel Major: English Favorite Food: Sushi Sports Idol: Kelly Berger Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, rest/nap & braid hair with Haley What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Leadership Scholars Athletic Achievements: High School MVP & Defensive MVP Favorite Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Sleeping, Baking, & Cooking Parent/Guardian’s Names: Michael & Dawn Cramer Sibling(s) Name & Age: Rebecca (16) 6
Meet the 2015 Hawks #1 Lasha Anderson Midfield • Sophomore Decatur, GA/ Union Grove HS
Off the field with Lasha Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Soul & Chinese Sports Idol: Sonya Richards-Ross Pregame Ritual: Nap, listen to music & pray Academic Achievements: Dean’s list Favorite Hobbies: Working out, spending time with friends, shopping & sleeping Parent/Guardian’s Names: Tia Anderson Sibling(s) Name & Age: Steve Roberts (25), Martavious Reeves (23), Sonja Roberts (23), Lael &erson (21), Judah &erson (19), Zack Roberts (14) & &rew Roberts (16)
#2 Daniela Aguilar Midfield • Freshman Denver, GA/ Uni. Colorado-Boulder Off the field with Daniela Major: English Favorite Food: Pad Thai Pregame Ritual: Pregame Playlist What’s on your iPod? Arctic Monkeys, Churches, & Passion Pit Academic Achievements: Honors College Athletic Achievements: Spirt Award in High School Favorite Hobbies: Playing Guitar, Ukulele, Singing, & Painting Parent/Guardian’s Names: Jeffery & Maria Aguilar Sibling(s) Name & Age: Delfina (17), Delena (12)
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Meet the 2015 Hawks #3 Charisse Wilcox Midfield • Sophomore Syracuse, NY/ Corcoran HS
Off the field with Charisse Nickname: Reesie Major: Psychology Favorite Food: French Fries Sports Idol: Kevin Durrant Pregame Ritual: Listen to Music What’s on your iPod? Reggae, Gospel, & R&B Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping, Texting, & Eating Parent/Guardian’s Names: Debora Brown-Wilcox & Kenneth Wilcox Sibling(s) Name & Age: Janelle, Channle, & Katherine
#4 Victoria Baez-Quiroz Midfield • Freshman Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/ Flanagan HS Off the field with Victoria Nickname: Vicky BQ Major: Pre-Law Favorite Food: Anything Spanish Sports Idol: Kelly Rabil Pregame Ritual: Listen to music & pray What’s on your iPod? Everything but country Academic Achievements: SGA Secretary & SHAPE Secretary Athletic Achievements: High school MVP & Team Captain Favorite Hobbies: Going to the beach, running & swimming Parent/Guardian’s Names: Lydia Quiroz & Manuel Baez Sibling(s) Name & Age: Alessa Day, Maria & Izabella Baez-Quiroz 8
Meet the 2015 Hawks #5 Evelyn McGrue Defense • Junior Birmingham, AL/ Ramsay HS
Off the field with Evelyn Nickname: Ev Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: French Fries Sports Idol: Taylor Thornton Pregame Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Honors College Association, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, Rotaract Club, President’s list & Scholar Baller Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping, eating, reading, watching television & shopping Parent/Guardian’s Names: Vivian & James (Jr.) McGrue
#6 Cindy Escobar Midfield • Junior Fresno, CA/ Edison HS
Off the field with Cindy Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: French Fries Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant Pregame Ritual: Blasting Music What’s on your iPod? Pop & Hip Hop Favorite Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, & dogs Parent/Guardian’s Names: Omar & Gilda Escobar Sibling(s) Name & Age: Omar Jr. (13)
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Meet the 2015 Hawks #7 Adriea Herndon Midfield • Junior Aurora, CO/Cherokee Trail HS Off the field with Adriea Nickname: Dri Major: Business Management Favorite Food: All foods Sports Idol: Lyle Thompson Pregame Ritual: Listen to music & eat a small snack What’s on your iPod? Dillon Francis, ADTR & everything Academic Achievements: Honors College Social Chair, Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi, President’s list, Dean’s list, Scholar Baller, SGA VP of Athletics & Who’s Who Athletic Achievements: All Rookie Team, Sportsmanship Award, 2nd Team All-Conference, Rookie of the Year & D2 ADA Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping, napping & listening to music Parent/Guardian’s Names: Patheath & Paul Herndon Sibling(s) Name & Age: Alexandria (18)
#8 Jasmine Tyler Defense • Senior Fredericksburg, VA/James Monroe HS
Off the field with Jasmine Nickname: Jazz Major: Sports Management Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Sports Idol: Jordan Pregame Ritual: Pray & Listen to Music What’s on your iPod? R&B & Hip Hop Favorite Hobbies: Shopping & Reading Parent/Guardian’s Names: Corey & Latina Hamm Sibling(s) Name & Age: Christian Hamm 10
Meet the 2015 Hawks #9 Shaquelle Jenkins Defense • Senior Kinston, NC/South Lenoir HS Off the field with Shaquelle Nickname: Quelle, Shaq Major: Sports Management Favorite Food: Baby Back Ribs Sports Idol: C&ace Parker Pregame Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Rap & Pop Favorite Hobbies: Hanging with Friends Parent/Guardian’s Names: Terrance Fullwood & Treva Jenkins Sibling(s) Name & Age: Khiyell, Nick, Sinceare, & Star
#10 Mackenzie Reid Attack • Junior Fort Saskatchewan, Canada/ Vimy Ridge Academy HS Off the field with Mackenzie Major: History / Pre-Law Favorite Food: Bomb pops Sports Idol: Maurice Richard What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Honors College, Pi Gamma Mu, Alpha Chi, Dean’s list & President’s list Athletic Achievements: 1st Team All Independent Conference, NCAA Statistical Award & D2 ADA Favorite Hobbies: Crocheting Parent/Guardian’s Names: Heather Reid Sibling(s) Name & Age: Amanda (27), Nick (22), Billy (21) & Cerys (8) 1111
Meet the 2015 Hawks #12 Arlayne Rattley Defense • Junior Richmond, VA/ Maury HS
Off the field with Arlayne Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Pizza Sports Idol: Tyra Simons Pregame Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? J. Cole Academic Achievements: Dean’s list Athletic Achievements: Sportsmanship Award Favorite Hobbies: Reading & watching television Parent/Guardian’s Names: Michele Mellette Sibling(s) Name & Age: Charles (16)
#13 Kamile Smith Attack • Senior Havelock, NC/ Craven Early College HS
Off the field with Kamile Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Bomb Pops & Flamming Hot Cheetos Sports Idol: Kelly Rabil Pregame Ritual: Braiding My Hair What’s on your iPod? Everything Academic Achievements: Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society & Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society Favorite Hobbies: Watching Netflix Parent/Guardian’s Names: William & Stacy Smith Sibling(s) Name & Age: Kalee (23), Kendall (18) & Kevin (17)
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Meet the 2015 Hawks #14 Kaitlin King Defense • Junior Norfolk, VA/ Maury HS
Off the field with Kaitlin Nickname: Kaits & KK Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Italian Sports Idol: Carmelo Anthony Pregame Ritual: Listen to Music What’s on your iPod? Everything Favorite Hobbies: Swimming Parent/Guardian’s Names: Neil King, & Dianne DeBeitedon Sibling(s) Name & Age: Evan (17) & Kyle (17)
#15 Tyra Simmons Defense • Sophomore Somerdale, NJ/ Sterling HS
Off the field with Tyra Nickname: T-Raw & T-Rex Major: Biology Favorite Food: Chocolate Sports Idol: Arlayne Rattley Pregame Ritual: Listen to my iPod What’s on your iPod? R&B & hip-hop Academic Achievements: Honors College & Dean’s list Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping, eating chocolate & watching movies Parent/Guardian’s Names: Kai Banks & Herb Simons
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Meet the 2015 Hawks #16 Sierra Burston Midfield • Sophomore Newnan, GA/ Newnan HS
Off the field with Sierra Nickname: Sierra Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: All types of food Pregame Ritual: Prayer & Silence What’s on your iPod? Gospel, Hip Hop, & R&B Academic Achievements: Hawks Award, President’s List, & Alpha Lambda Delta Athletic Achievements: Defensive Player of the Year & Rookie of the Year Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping & Listening to Music Parent/Guardian’s Names: Ronald & Roslyn Burston Sibling(s) Name & Age: LaMarcus (26) & Kya (13)
#17 Sydni Mattison Attack • Freshman Syracuse, NY/ Corcoran HS
Off the field with Sydni Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Burritos Pregame Ritual: Listen to music & dance What’s on your iPod? Pump up music Academic Achievements: Graduated top 10 of class & National Honors Society Athletic Achievements: Captain of team senior year Favorite Hobbies: Hanging out with friends Parent/Guardian’s Names: Donna Currie
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Meet the 2015 Hawks #18 Raven Smith Defense • Junior Strafford, CT/ Bunnell HS
Off the field with Raven Nickname: Rae Major: Biology Favorite Food: Chinese Food Academic Achievements: Alpha Lambda Honor Society Favorite Hobbies: Reading Parent/Guardian’s Names: Christopher Smith & Shanae Ward Sibling(s) Name & Age: Chris (16), Vanessa (12), Serenity (8) & Leila (daughter, 3)
#19 Isabella Tello Attack • Freshman Orlando, FL/ Orangewood Christian School
Off the field with Isabella Nickname: Izzy Major: Psychology Favorite Food: Steak Sports Idol: Sergio Ramos Pregame Ritual: Listen to Chris Tomlin & Play with Bandana What’s on your iPod? Everything Athletic Achievements: Player of the Year 2014 Parent/Guardian’s Names: Javier & Fanny Tello Sibling(s) Name & Age: Daniela (25) & Alex (21)
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2014 CHOWAN LACROSSE RESULTS Date
Opponent
Location
Time
2/8/2014
Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC
Mount Olive 21, Chowan 4
2/18/2014
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC
Chowan 19, N.C. Wesleyan 7
2/22/2014
Methodist University*
Murfreesboro, NC
Chowan 18, Methodist 7
2/28/2014
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
WVWC 15, Chowan 5
3/1/2014
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling, WV
Wheeling Jesuit 20, Chowan 4
3/2/2014
Alderson-Broaddus University
Phillipi, WV
3/9/2014
Converse College*
Murfreesboro, NC
Converse 14, Chowan 2
3/22/2014
Catawba College*
Murfreesboro, NC
Catawaba 16, Chowan 6
3/27/2014
Columbia College*
Murfreesboro, NC
Chowan 26, Columbia 4
4/5/2014
Lees McRae College*
Banner Elk, NC
Lees McRae 19, Chowan 10
4/9/2014
Brevard College*
Murfreesboro, NC
Chowan 20, Brevard 4
4/13/2014
Emmanuel College*
Murfreesboro, NC
Emmanuel 11, Chowan 8
* Indicates home contests
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Alderson-Broaddus 12, Chowan 11
2015 CHOWAN LACROSSE SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
2/19/2015
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
4:00pm
2/22/2015
West Virginia Wesleyan University
Murfreesboro, NC
1:00pm
2/28/2015
Tusculum College
Greenville, TN
3:00pm
3/1/2015
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
1:00pm
3/5/2015
Coker College
Hartville, SC
4:00pm
3/10/2015
Nyack
Murfreesboro, NC
3:00pm
3/13/2015
Wilmington College (OH)
Murfreesboro, NC
2:00pm
3/21/2015
University of District of Columbia
Murfreesboro, NC
4:00pm
3/23/2015
Truett McConnell College
Murfreesboro, NC
4:00pm
3/27/2015
Colorado State University– Pueblo
Murfreesboro, NC
3:00pm
3/30/2015
Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
3:00pm
4/1/2015
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
4:00pm
4/7/2015
Brevard College
TBA
4:00pm
4/11/2015
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
4:00pm
4/15/2015
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Murfreesboro, NC
3:00pm
* Indicates home contests
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