CHOWAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
2016 MEDIA GUIDE GO HAWKS
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
Rick Heckler Head Coach
(252) 398-6527 hecklf@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
2015 Season Results
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2016 Season Schedule
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QUICK FACTS Location:
Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment::
1.534
President:
Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname:
Hawks
School Colors:
Blue and White
Athletic Director:
Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach:
Rick Heckler
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
Jr.
6-1/150
Lagos, Nigeria/Bladensburg HS
Business
Hank Edmonds
Jr.
6-1/160
Columbia, SC / Dutch Fork HS
Business
Jaylen Gilliam
So.
6-4/180
Wilson, NC / Hunt HS
Sport Management
George Kattan
Jr.
6-1/180
Bethlehem, Palestine/Bethlehem University
Mathematics/ Business
Carlos Ramirez
Sr.
5-10/170 Bogota, Colombia / Sergio Arboleda
Business
Kevin Taylor
Fr.
5-6/150
Dover, DE/Caesar Rodney
Business
Johnathan Venable
Jr.
5-6/134
Richmond, VA/Open HS
Mathematics
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 institution. 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 fifth season with Chowan athletics. He is set to take over both the men’s and women’s cross country programs for the 2016 season in addition to maintaining the position of Head Women's Bowling Coach. Heckler is no stranger to the Hawks' cross country programs. Over the course of his time at Chowan, he has spent three seasons as head coach on the men's side, and one on the women's side. After implementing the men's program in 2012, Heckler led the Hawks to an 8th place finish in their first-ever CIAA Championship appearance. The men's team posted an 8th place finish in 2013 and finished 10th in 2014. On the women's side, with Heckler at the helm of the program, the Hawks posted a 7th place finish at the CIAA Championship in 2014. As head coach of the bowling team, Heckler guided the team to the highest GPA among all 12 CIAA bowling teams in 2012. Most recently, he led the 2015-16 team to the CIAA Championship for the first time, and guided the Hawks to a top-four finish in championship play. 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 B.S. degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Murfreesboro, N.C. with his wife, Lauri.
MEET THE HAWKS SADIQ AMZAT 6-1/150 • JUNIOR LAGOS, NIGERIA/BLADENSBURG HS
HANK EDMONDS 6-1/160 • JUNIOR COLUMBIA, SC/DUTCH FORK HS
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MEET THE HAWKS JAYLEN GILLIAM 6-4/180 • SOPHOMORE WILSON, NC/HUNT HS
Off the course with Jaylen… Nickname: Jay Major: Sports Medicine Favorite Food: Chicken Sports Idol: Kawhi Leonard and Floyd Mayweather Pre-Meet Ritual: Getting focused and Listening to Music What’s on your iPod? Hip-Hop Athletic Achievements: State Title Runner-up, Player of the Year and Haverd Reid MVP Favorite Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, and Playing Football Parent/Guardians’ Names: Frankco Gilliam and Dana Lucas Sibling(s) Names: Josh (20), Chloe (15), Kaylen (12)
GEORGE KATTAN 6-1/180 • JUNIOR BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE/BETHLEHEM UNI.
Off the course with George… Major: Mathematics/ Accounting Favorite Food: Mediterranean Food Sports Idol: Stephen Curry Pre-Meet Ritual: Take a nap, Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Hip-Hop Academic Achievements: President’s list, Dean’s List , Sigma Zeta Honor Society, Alpha Chi Ambassador Favorite Hobbies: Playing Basketball Parents/Guardians’ Names: Charly and Suad Sibling(s) Names: Elizabeth (24), Philicia (22), Eleona (17), Petro (14)
MEET THE HAWKS CARLOS RAMIREZ 5-10/170 • SENIOR BOGOTA, COLOMBIA/SERGIO ARBOLEDA
KEVIN TAYLOR JR 5-6/150 • FRESHMAN DOVER, DE/CAESAR RODNEY
Off the course with Kevin… Nickname: Chino Major: Marketing Favorite Food: Tacos Sports Idol: Usain Bolt Pre-Meet Ritual: Praying What’s on your iPod? Big Sean, and MGK Academic Achievements: Honor Roll, Honor Society Athletic Achievements: DIAA State Champion 4x800, Henelopen Champion 800, Meet of Champs Finalist 6th Place Favorite Hobbies: Sleep, Video Games , Playing Sports Parents/Guardians’ Name: Paula Rivera and Kevin Taylor 88
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MEET THE HAWKS JOHNATHAN VENABLE 5-6/134 • JUNIOR RICHMOND, VA/OPEN HS
2015 SEASON IN REVIEW CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY Results
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DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
RESULTS
8/28
Saint Andrews Invitational
Laurinburg, NC
3rd out of 3teams
9/4
Catawba College Invitational
Salisbury, NC
Cancelled
9/11
Barton College
Wilson, NC
4th out of 6 teams
9/18
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
3rd out of 5 teams
9/26
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
7th out of 8 teams
10/3
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
Cancelled
10/17
XC Only National Invitational
Mechanicsville, VA
8th out of 8 teams
10/29
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
8th out of 12 teams
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2016 SEASON SCHEDULE CHOWAN MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
9/9
Bulldog Cross Country Invitational
Wilson, NC
6:00pm
9/16
Virginia Union University Invitational
Richmond, VA
4:00pm
10/1
HBCU Challenge
Cary, NC
9:30am
10/7
Blue Bear Invitational
Salisbury, NC
TBA
10/15
Christopher Newport University Invitational
Newport News, VA
TBA
10/27
CIAA Championship
Cary, NC
TBA