2015 Chowan Women's Cross Country Media Guide

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

2015 MEDIA GUIDE

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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::

1.450

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 Season Results

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Athletic Director:

Ozzie McFarland

2015 Season Schedule

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Interim Head Coach:

Lee Branscome

Affiliation:

NCAA Division II, NCCAA

Conference:

CIAA

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

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Lee Branscome Interim Head Coach

(252) 398-6286 l ebranscome0819@chowan.edu

Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director

(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu

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2015 ROSTER

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME

CLASS

HT.

HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL

MAJOR

Natalia Andrade

Jr.

5-5

Sao Paulo, Brazil/Colegia Objetivo

Business

Jomecka Deloatch

Sr.

5-5

Jackson, NC/Northampton-East HS

Biology

Kaila Hardin

Jr.

5-0

Raleigh, NC/Sanderson HS

Biology

Chasity Henderson

Jr.

5-3

Williamsburg, VA/Bruton HS

Biology

Ashley Tackett

Jr.

5-2

Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor HS

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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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 JOMECKA DELOATCH 5-5

• SENIOR

JACKSON, NC/NORTHAMPTON-EAST Off the course with Jomecka….

Major: Biology Favorite Food: Pizza Sports Idol: Tamika Catchings Pre-meet Ritual: Pray Favorite Hobbies: Watching TV Parents: Katina Davis & John Deloatch Siblings: Phebie Deloatch, John Price, Jr., Chris Price & Jessica Price

NATALIA ANDRADE 5-5

• JUNIOR

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL/COLEGIA OBJETIVO Off the course with Natalia...

Nickname: Nati Major: Business Administration Favorite Food: Steak Parmigiana Sports Idol: Rafael Nadal & Maria Sharapova Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your IPOD? Pop Academic Achievements: President’s & Dean’s List Athletic Achievements: Women’s Tennis CIAA Rookie of the Year, CIAA Women’s Tennis Champions, Women’s Tennis ALL-CIAA Favorite Hobbies: Watch TV shows Parents: Marcos Aurelio de Andrade & Claudia Bueno dos Santos Andrade Siblings: Marcos Aurelio de Andrade, Jr. (25) & Caio dos Santos Andrade (24)

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MEET THE HAWKS KAILA HARDIN 5-0

• JUNIOR

RALEIGH, NC/SANDERSON HS

CHASITY HENDERSON 5-3

• JUNIOR

WILLIAMSBURG, VA/BRUTON HS

MEET THE HAWKS ASHLEY TACKETT 5-2

• JUNIOR

NORFOLK, VA/LAKE TAYLOR HS

Off the course with Ashley...

Nickname: Ash or Tackett Major: Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Rice Sports Idol: David Beckman Pre-meet Ritual: Listening to music What’s on your IPod? Florida Georgia Line Academic Achievements: Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Lamba Delta, President’s & Dean’s List Favorite Hobbies: Reading Parents: Doug &Vivian Tackett Siblings: Michelle Pauley (26) & Zachary Tackett (17)

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2014 SEASON RESULTS

CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

RESULT

8/29/2014

Spider Alumni College Invitational (Ex)

Mechanicsville, VA

4th out of 4 teams

9/5/2014

Catawba College Invitational

Salisbury, NC

7th out of 8 teams

9/12/2014

Bulldog Invitational

Wilson, NC

10th out of 12 teams

9/26/2014

Virginia State Invitational

Petersburg, VA

3rd out of 3 teams

10/4/2014

HBCU Challenge

Cary, NC

12th out of 16 teams

10/17/2014

Cross Country Only Invitational

Mechanicsville, VA

5th out of 5 teams

10/30/2014

CIAA Championship

Cary, NC

7th out of 12 teams

2015 SCHEDULE

CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

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DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

8/28

Saint Andrews Invitational

Laurinburg, NC

7:30pm

9/4

Catawba College Invitational

Salisbury, NC

6:00pm

9/11

Barton College

Wilson, NC

6:00pm

9/18

Virginia Union University

Richmond, VA

4:00pm

9/26

Greensboro College

Greensboro, NC

TBA

10/3

HBCU Challenge

Cary, NC

TBA

10/17

University of Richmond

Mechanicsville, VA

9:45am

10/29

CIAA Championship

Cary, NC

11:00am

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