CHOWAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 2015 MEDIA GUIDE
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CHOWAN MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Table of Contents
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION
Quick Facts/Contact Information
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Roster
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Institutional Information
Lee Branscome Interim Head Coach
(252) 398-6286 Lebranscome0819@chowan.edu
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Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu
Head Coach
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(252) 398-6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu
Team Biographies
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Allie Kolezynski Director-Athletic Communications
2014 Season Results
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2015 Season Schedule
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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:
Lee Branscome
Affiliation:
NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference:
CIAA
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2015 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME
CLASS HT./WT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
MAJOR
Sadiq Amzat
So.
6-1/150
Lagos, Nigeria/Bladensburg HS
Business
Tavon Cooke
Sr.
5-6/170
Riverdale, MD/Parkdale HS
Interdisciplinary Studies
Janvier Dingaoyo
So.
5-9/157
Chapel Hill, NC/Cedar Ridge HS
Business
Tristan Martin
Jr.
6-0/170
Holland Landing, Canada/ Dennison HS
Health/SSPE
Jerrell Ralph
Sr.
6-0/160
Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS
Criminal Justice
Josh Williams
Sr.
6-3/195 Goldsboro, NC/Eastern Wayne HS
Exercise Science
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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INTERIM HEAD COACH LEE BRANSCOME Lee Branscome enters his fourth year as part of the men's basketball coaching staff, while also serving as Interim Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach. In the 2014-2015 season Branscome helped guide the Hawks to a winning record of 15-13, the most wins in six seasons. It was the first time in NCAA DII school history that the team defeated Winston-Salem State and swept Elizabeth City and Virginia Union. In the 2013-14 season, he helped guide Chowan to a 12-15 overall record and 6-10 finish in league play. For the first time in school history the team defeated league foes Bowie State, Johnson C. Smith, Virginia State, and Virginia Union. The team also defeated Campbell University in exhibition play which was the first time that the Chowan men's basketball team ever topped a NCAA DI opponent in regular season or exhibition play. Branscome is a 2012 graduate of Chowan, and was a four year member of the men’s basketball team, and served as captain during his senior year. Not only was Branscome an integral part of the basketball team, he was a leader off the court and in the community as well. While earning his degree in Sport Science Physical Education, he was a Leadership Scholar during his time at Chowan, a member of the President’s List and Dean’s List, and a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society. During his senior year, Branscome played an active role on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and was a nominee for the CIAA Lowe’s Senior Class Award. Branscome has gained coaching experience as an associate at Accelerate Basketball Training facility in Charlotte, NC, and as a varsity assistant coach at Hickory Grove Christian High School. Branscome is a native of Charlotte, NC. He currently resides in Murfreesboro, N.C.
MEET THE HAWKS TAVON COOKE 5-6/170
• SENIOR
RIVERDALE, MD/PARKDALE HS Off the course with Tavon... Nickname: Tay Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings Sports Idol: Sean Taylor Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Future, Drake, Meek Mill Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Favorite Hobbies: Playing football & enjoying all sports Parents: Natasha Thompson Siblings: Tanesha Cooke (22) & Trey Reavenell (19)
JERRELL RALPH 6-0/160
• SENIOR
SUFFOLK, VA/LAKELAND HS
Off the course with Jerrell... Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Pizza Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Reggae Parents: Wilma Ralph
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MEET THE HAWKS JOSH WILLIAMS 6-3/195
• SENIOR
GOLDSBORO, NC/EASTERN WAYNE HS Off the course with Josh… Nickname: JW Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Pizza Sports Idol: Kobe Bryant Pre-meet Ritual: Music/Singing What’s on your IPod? Trap Music Academic Achievements: Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: Rookie Award Favorite Hobbies: Running, working out & chilling Parents: Robert & Sharon Williams
TRISTAN MARTIN 6-0/170
• JUNIOR
HOLLAND LANDING, CANADA/DENNISON HS
Off the course with Tristan… Major: Health and SSPE Favorite Food: Pizza Hobbies: Tennis, running Parents: Chris and Denise Martin Siblings: Jacob and Paige
MEET THE HAWKS SADIQ AMZAT 6-1/150
• SOPHOMORE
LAGOS, NIGERIA/BLADENSBURG HS
JANVIER DINGAOYO 5-9/157
• SOPHOMORE
CHAPEL HILL, NC/CEDAR RIDGE HS
Off the course with Janvier… Nickname: Jon Major: Business Favorite Food: Chicken Fillet Sandwich Favorite Hobbies: Juggling Parents: Berthe Mairouga Sibling(s) Names: Job, Irene, Prospor, Moustapha & Elodie
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2014 SEASON IN REVIEW CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULT
8/29/2014
Spider Alumni College Invitational (Ex)
Mechanicsville, VA
No team score
9/5/2014
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
6th out of 6 teams
9/12/2014
Bulldog Invitational
Wilson, NC
No team score
9/26/2014
Virginia State Invitational
Petersburg, VA
4th out of 4 teams
10/4/2014
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
16th out of 17 teams
10/4/2014
Virginia Union University Invitational
Richmond, VA
4th out of 4 teams
10/17/2014
Cross Country Only Invitational
Mechanicsville, VA
6th out of 6 teams
10/30/2014
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
10th out of 12 teams
2015 SEASON SCHEDULE CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
8/28
Saint Andrews Invitational
Laurinburg, NC
7:00pm
9/4
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
6:30pm
9/11
Barton College
Wilson, NC
6:30pm
9/18
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
4:30pm
9/26
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
TBA
10/3
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
TBA
10/17
University of Richmond
Mechanicsville, VA
9:00am
10/29
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
10:00am
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