2016 Mens Cross Country Media Guide

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