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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide SCHOOL INFORMATION:

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Mailing Address: . ................ P.O. Box 118087 .............................Charleston, SC 29423-8087 Founded: ................................................. 1964 Enrollment: ............................................ 3,236 Nickname: ..................................... Buccaneers School Colors: ......................... Blue and Gold Track Facility: ................Bagwell-Settle Track Length/Size:.........................400m/Nine Lanes Affiliation: . ......................... NCAA Division I Conference: ..................................... Big South

Head Men’s Coach:.................... Tim Langford Head Women’s Coach:................Tosha Ansley Head Cross Country Coach:... Ryan Thompson ssistant Coach - Throws:............. Josh Aydlette President: .................... Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. V.P. / Student Affairs and Athletics... Dr. Rick Brewer Athletics Director: ...................... Hank Small Assoc. A.D. / External Affairs... Cathryn Broderhausen Asst. A.D. / Operations: .......... James Bradley Asst. A.D. / Compliance: ...... Mike Hammond Asst. A.D. / Media: ................. Blake Freeland SPORTS INFORMATION: Asst. A.D. / Medical Services........Brad Drake Asst. A.D. / Media (SID): .... Blake Freeland * Business Manager: .................Crystal Boswell Freeland’s E-Mail: .......bfreeland@csuniv.edu Administrative Asst.:..................... Beth Boyle Freeland’s Office Phone: . .........843-863-7687 Athletic Department Phone: . ....843-863-7678 Asst. Director of Sports Info.:....Ashley Bailey Bailey’s E-Mail: .............. abailey@csuniv.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS: Bailey’s Office Phone: ..............843-863-7688 Quick Facts.................................................... 1 Sports Information Intern:.......... Philip Allman 2011 Schedules.............................................. 1 Allman’s E-Mail: ...........pallman@csuniv.edu Coach Tim Langford...................................... 2 Sports Information Intern:........... Joe Carmany Coach Tosha Ansley....................................... 3 Carmany’s E-Mail: . .....jcarmany@csuniv.edu Support Staff............................................... 4-5 SID Fax: ....................................843-863-7676 2011 Rosters................................................ 6-7 Internet Address: ............. www.csusports.com Athlete Bios.............................................. 8-15 Shipping Address:.........9200 University Blvd. CSU Track and Field Hall of Fame.............. 16 ..........................North Charleston, S.C. 29406 Records................................................... 17-18 * - Denotes Track & Field Contact Charleston Southern Information................. 19 About Charleston, S.C................................. 20

2011 INDOOR SCHEDULE

January 21-22 Virginia Tech Invitational.........................................................................Blacksburg, Va. 26 Gamecock Open........................................................................................ Columbia, S.C. February 4-5 New Balance Collegiate Invite (M)...................................................................New York, N.Y. 4-5 East Tennessee State University Invitational (W).............................. Johnson City, Tenn. 11-12 Tiger Paw Invitational (M)......................................................................... Clemson, S.C. 24-25 Big South Conference Championships....................................................... Clemson, S.C. March 5 11-12 March 11 11-12 24-26 26 April 1-2 8-9 8-9 16 21-23 May 7 13-14 26-28 June 8-11 23-26 23-26

Virginia Tech Last Chance........................................................................Blacksburg, Va. NCAA National Championships.................................................... College Station, Texas

2011 OUTDOOR SCHEDULE Palmetto Classic.................................................................................... Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Coastal Carolina Invite................................................................................ Conway, S.C. ASICS Winthrop Invitational....................................................................Rock Hill, S.C. Weems Baskin........................................................................................... Columbia, S.C. Pepsi Florida Relays (M).........................................................................Gainesville, Fla. Texas Relays (W)......................................................................................... Austin, Texas Duke Invitational ....................................................................................... Durham, N.C. Chanticleer Classic (M)............................................................................... Conway, S.C. Big South Conf. Championships................................................................Lexington, Va. Bob Pollock Spring Invitational (W).......................................................... Clemson, S.C. North Florida Invitational...................................................................... Jacksonville, Fla. NCAA National Champ.-1st Rd...........................................................Bloomington, Ind. NCAA National Champ.-Final Rd........................................................Des Moines, Iowa USATF Junior National Champ.................................................................... Eugene, Ore. AT&T USA Championship........................................................................... Eugene, Ore.

CREDITS: The 2011 CSU Track and Field Media Guide was produced by the CSU Sports Information Office. Cover design, layout, content and some photos provided by Blake Freeland, Assistant A.D. (Media). Other photos courtesy of Big South Photos. Special thanks to Coach Tim Langford and Coach Tosha Ansley

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide HEAD MEN’S TRACK & FIELD COACH TIM LANGFORD Tim Langford took the alma mater where he found comfort in the same sysreins as the CSU Head tem, and staff, from which he came. Men’s Track & Field Coach on August 1, 2003. During Coach Langford has also experienced a suchis tenure he has elevated cessful athletic career. As an athlete at Radford Unithe men’s program to a versity, Coach Langford was the first Big South Contop tier program in the Big ference Champion in Track & Field in school history. South Conference. Imme- The 5’7” Langford set an indoor conference record in diately, Langford went to the high jump at 6’10.75”. He won all but one Outdoor work, showing his prow- Conference Championship in the high jump. Coach ess as a recruiter by dou- also set school records in the high jump, triple jump, bling his team size with 4 x 100m, and 4 x 400m. He scored conference points his first recruiting class. for the Highlanders in the high, long, and triple jumps, In addition to the increase in the quantity of perform- both sprint relays, and the 110m hurdles. ers, the quality of performances has also improved. In his first two years, Langford compiled more than sixty Langford married the former Lisa Holmes on conference-scoring performances. In fact, Langford’s Oct. 18, 2008 and the couple resides in North Charlesathletes have broken every indoor sprint record from ton. the 60 meters to the mile. Since Langford’s arrival, he has had 23 NCAA Regional qualifiers, two NCAA National qualifiers, two USA Junior National qualifiers and an Olympic Trials qualifier. In addition, he has had three Big South Male Track Athlete of the Year selections, the 2007-08 Big South Indoor Track Freshman of the Year, and has been named the Big South Coach of the Year twice. Before joining the CSU family, Coach Langford spent two years at fellow Big South Conference member High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. As the Assistant Cross Country & Track & Field coach at High Point, Coach Langford helped the Panthers attain the first ever division I conference championship in cross country. Langford also helped lead the Panthers in attaining numerous individual conference champions and all-conference performances; ranging from the sprints, jumps, and relays. In fact, Langford’s women’s 4x400 meter relay team never lost a conference championship while under his leadership. Langford’s athletes also set several Big South Conference meet records; the 4x400 meter relay, and women’s long jump to mention a few. Langford went to High Point after spending a year at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. There he coached several state qualifiers in the sprints and jumps. Langford had an easy transition into coaching. This is largely due to being able to coach at his 2

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide HEAD WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD COACH TOSHA ANSLEY Tosha N. Ansley came to CSU during the 2001- At the 2008 Big South 02 school year, and has changed the CSU & Big South Outdoor Championships, Conference record books. Ansley coached 21 athletes During Ansley’s time at CSU, her athletes have to all-conference honors broken every indoor and outdoor sprint, hurdle, jump and seven individual conand throws record with the exception of the weight ference champions, one throw and short hurdles. She has had one NCAA All- Big South Conference All East Regional selection, 10 East Regional Qualifiers time/Championship Meet and 18 East Regional qualifying performances. in Record in the 4x100m re2008, Dionne Gibson earned USTFCCCA All-Amer- lay, as well as honors for ican honors by posting the highest finish (15th) by any Dionne Gibson (Most OutCSU athlete in school history at the national meet. standing Track Performer) Her 2009 4x100m relay team also holds the Big South & Misha Morris (Freshall-time and championship meet record with a time of man of the Year). The second-place finish posted by 45.42. Last year Gibson set the Big South all-time and the Lady Bucs was the best finish since Ansley’s freshConference meet record with times of 23.54 and 23.68, man year at CSU & highest point total in CSU history respectively. Coach Ansley has had a two-time Big (186 pts) earning her Coach of the Year honors. South Female Athlete of the Year in Dionne Gibson, the 2008 Big South Indoor Freshman of the Year in Prior to returning to CSU, Ansley spent two years Canchettar Delamar, and the 2008 Outdoor Freshman at Winthrop University as the men’s and women’s asof the Year, Misha Morris. She has had 28 Big South sistant Cross Country and Track & Field coach. At Conference Champions and over 70 All-Conference Winthrop, she coached sprints, hurdles, jumps and reperformances accredited. Her athletes are extremely lays. During her time there, she coached 24 indoor/outtalented in the classroom as well. Her team has re- door school record-holders, 13 conference champions, ceived four CSU Most Improved Academic Awards, 38 all-conference performers, and one Junior National along with one Highest Team GPA Award and has had qualifier, two Big South Conference Most Outstanding over 100 scholar athletes. Track Athletes (men/women), one Men’s Track Athlete of the Year, 16 Big South Presidential Scholars, and four Dean’s List Scholars. As a collegian, Ansley established herself as one of the top hurdlers and jumpers at Charleston Southern. She was an eight-time Big South Conference individual track and field champion, and earned all-conference honors during each of her four seasons. A four-time track and field team MVP and twice-selected Big South MVP in track, Ansley still holds several school records in indoor and outdoor track competition. On Oct. 27, 2006, she was inducted into the CSU Hall of Fame. Ansley received her bachelor’s degree in physical education and psychology from Charleston Southern University in 1999. She is Level II certified in sprints, hurdles and relays, and a member of the South Carolina Coaches Association, USA Track and Field Association & US Track Cross Country Coaches Association. She resides in Goose Creek, S.C.

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide DISTANCE COACH RYAN THOMPSON Ryan Thompson joined the Charleston Southern coaching staff for the 2008-09 school year as the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Distance coach. During his time at CSU, Thompson has more than doubled the size of the women’s team, while drastically lowering the average times for both squads. In 2009, the men’s cross country team posted the fourth-highest team GPA among NCAA Division I programs, earning the NCAA All-Academic Team distinction. In his first season with the Bucs he coached Andrew King to a victory at the CCU Invitational Cross Country Meet, as well as a school record in the indoor mile.

Championships.

Thompson’s teams have recorded numerous individual top-5 finishes in cross country and on the track, while setting five school records on the track. The points picked up by the distance crew proved vital in the men’s runner-up team finish at the 2009-10 Big South Indoor

Prior to coming to CSU, Thompson was the Assistant Men’s Cross Country Coach at the College of Charleston during 2007-08. Thompson is a 2004 graduate of Mercer University with a B.A. in sociology. He was named to the Atlantic Sun AllAcademic team in 2002 and 2003. Upon graduation, Thompson went on to earn his MPA in urban public affairs from the College of Charleston. The Auburn, Ala., native is married to the former Anna Guerin, and the couple is expecting their first child in April, 2011.

THROWS COACH JOSH AYDLETTE Josh Aydlette joined the CSU coaching staff for the 2004-05 season, joining women’s coach Tosha Ansley as former CSU star athletes now coaching at the school. Since he came to CSU, Aydlette’s throwers have earned Team MVP and Most-Improved awards and have been named All-Big South 25 times. Five different school records have fallen a total of 18 times under his watch. At the 2008 Big South Outdoor Championships, Aydlette’s throwers posted 54 points, including 28 points from Jocelyn Davis, who became the first thrower in CSU history to qualify for the NCAA Regionals. The Lady Bucs posted two all-conference athletes in the shot put to mark the first time CSU has had multiple allconference throwers. Aydlette is no stranger to success in the sport, having been one of the more dominating throwers in school and Big South Conference history during his career. While at CSU, he went undefeated in the weight throw against Big South opponents, won five Big South Championships and was named Big South All-Conference 13 times. Aydlette holds two Big South records, three CSU school records, and was the CSU men’s track MVP in 2001. After graduating from CSU, Aydlette coached two years at Roanoke College. While there, three athletes won conference titles, broke one conference record, and set five school records. A total of 19 all-conference awards in men’s and women’s were achieved under his tutelage. Aydlette still competes in track during the off-season. Last year he ranked 27th in the world amatuer rankings and placed 7th at the US Invite for National Championships in San Francisco at the 138th Pleasanton Games. He competes in the Highland Games and was invited to compete in the 2007 Amateur World Championships in Minneapolis, Minn. There, he placed sixth out of eight competitors from the U.S.A., Scotland and Canada. He had a competitive record of 7-3 in the games. When not throwing, Aydlette is an avid surfer, having the chance to surf on Hawaii’s hallowed North Shore during his honeymoon. Recently, Aydlette was featured on America Idol and had his picture published in US Weekly Magazine. He also works with local inner city high schools with at-risk youth as a Student Concerns Specialist.

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH TOBI JACOBI Tobias “Tobi” Jacobi was named the department’s head strength and conditioning coach prior to the 2008-09 school year. Having grown up in Georgia, Jacobi returns to the Southeast after having served for almost two years at Kent State in the same capacity. At KSU, Jacobi coordinated the strength and conditioning programs for football and women’s field hockey. Prior to moving to Kent State, Jacobi spent more than five years in the Southern Conference, working in the strength and conditioning programs at Western Carolina and Elon. In four years as the strength and conditioning coordinator at WCU, Jacobi was key in developing floor plans and facility layouts for new strength facilities in addition to coordinating workouts for the department. Before going full time at Elon, he served in a graduate assistant role at Cumberland University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Jacobi earned a bachelor of science degree in physical education from Cumberland, where he was a four-year letterman on the football team. He and his wife, April, have two daughters, Sydney (4) and Millie (1). TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETIC TRAINER DANNETTA FELDER Dannetta Felder works as the Intern Athletic Trainer at Charleston Southern University. She provides daily care, rehabilitation and injury prevention for the football, track & field, and cross country teams. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Long Beach for Kinesiology: Athletic Training in 2009. She completed a one year internship at California State University, Fresno during the 2009-2010 academic year, working with the Cross Country and Track & Field team. Originally from Vallejo, Calif., she is a five time National Champion in Tae Kwon Do. She plans on starting her Master’s Degree in the Fall of 2011.

ASSISTANT A.D. - MEDIA/SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR BLAKE FREELAND The 2010-11 school year marks Blake Freeland’s seventh year at Charleston Southern, and his second as Assistant Athletics Director for Media, having recently been promoted from Sports Information Director. He also served two years (2004-06) as Assistant Sports Information Director. He is the main contact for the football, cross country, and track & field programs, while overseeing the coverage of all 16 Division I teams. In seven years, Freeland has had the chance to serve as the main contact for every sport. He has hosted the Big South Women’s Soccer Championship twice, the 2010 Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championships, and has also helped out at the Southern Conference Basketball tournament. Under his direction, the Buccaneers have had three AP All-American selections in football, the school and conference’s first-ever Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection, a Draddy Trophy Semifinalist and two finalists for the ADA postgraduate scholarship. Freeland has also directed the publication efforts for two Atlanta Area Boy Scout Peach of an Athlete selections, a Lowe’s Senior CLASS finalist in baseball and a Johnny Bench Watch List selection. He has overseen a redesign of the athletics Web site and has started a number of new media projects for the department, including a Facebook fan page, Twitter and YouTube sites. He started and maintains the athletic department’s blog as well. He is a member of CoSIDA, serving on the publications committee, and will serve as the chairman of the Big South Football SIDs in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Married July 2007 to the former Katie Davis, the couple lives in North Charleston and welcomed a son, Beckett, in April 2011.

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2011 WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRACK & FIELD ROSTER Name Hannah Burkholder Lavemia Cameron Sequoya Casey Adrienne Cuff Mary Davidson Heidi Dean Ellynn Decker Mary Elliott Tracey Epley Tamisha Foster Brittney Greer Breeann Guerra Tia Habersham Gabrielle Houston Deona Jones Susanna McKee Vaoleti Mikaele Rachel Moss Morgan Nieto Patria Norman Eloisa Parades Riyadh Smith Daisy Whitaker Tenasia White Hallie Wright

Event Distance Sprints Jumps Distance Distance Distance Jumps Mid.-Dist Distance Jumps Sprints Throws Throws Sprints Jumps Distance Throws Distance Distance Multis Distance Sprints Throws Throws Distance

Ht. 5-2 - 5-7 5-5 5-6 5-2 5-7 - 5-4 5-6 5-2 6-1 5-5 5-7 5-6 5-4 6-0 5-5 5-3 5-3 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-4

Cl. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So.

Hometown/High School (Previous School) Boiling Springs, S.C./Boiling Springs HS Miami, Fla./Miami Northwestern (St. Augustine) Spartanburg, S.C./Spartanburg HS Fort Mill, S.C./Fort Mill HS Landrum, S.C./Spartanburg Christian Academy Florence, S.C./The Kings Academy (Winthrop) Greer, S.C./Riverside HS Clermont, Fla./First Academy of Leesburg Columbia, S.C./Pelion HS Blackstock, S.C./Fairfield Central HS Greenville, S.C./Wade Hampton McAllen, Texas/McAllen Rowe HS Sheldon, S.C./Battery Creek HS Springfield, Ga./Effingham County HS Cottondale, Fla./Cottondale HS Statesboro, Ga./Statesboro HS Kaneohe, Hawaii/Kaimuki HS Florence, S.C./West Florence HS Crestwood, Ky./South Oldham HS Spartanburg, S.C./Spartanburg HS Clifton, N.J./Clifton HS (Seton Hall) Philadelphia, Pa./Robeson HS Camden, S.C./Camden HS Summerville, S.C./Summerville HS (Coastal Caro.) Fort Mill, S.C./Fort Mill HS

Head Track Coach: Tosha Ansley (Charleston Southern, 1999) Assistant Coach (Jumps): A.J. Scott (Charleston Southern) Assistant Coach (Distance): Ryan Thompson (Mercer, 2004) Assistant Coach (Throws): Josh Aydlette (Charleston Southern, 2002)

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2011 MEN’S TRACK & FIELD ROSTER Name Lavon Allen Michael Bailey Jordan Barton Shaun Bisson Benjamin Bowles Avery Coe Baxley Crosby Richie German Jesse Huff Chavez James Rozzie Johnson Andrew King Jermal McClendon Scott Morrison Cameron Parker Zack Pociatek Edward Ponton Anthony Ransom Cory Rhodes Julius Rice Marcus Schoultz Chris Seigler Matt Smith Dantwan Spreads Juan Thompson Cornelius Tyler Anthony Ward Javon Young

Event Jumps Distance Jumps Distance Multis Sprints Pole Vault Throws Distance Hurdles Sprints Distance Sprints Distance Sprints Throws Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Distance Distance Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints

Ht. 5-10 5-5 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-11 5-6 5-10 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-10 - 5-10 5-10 5-6 5-10 6-0 5-9 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-8

Cl. 160 125 150 132 183 147 145 220 120 166 175 155 178 156 185 200 190 165 160 160 130 165 150 165 175 185 150

Hometown/High School (Previous School) Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Rockdale County HS (Clemson) Fr. Chesapeake, Va./Greenbrier Christian Acad. Fr. Ellenwood, Ga./Strong Rock HS So. Sarnia, Ontario, Canada/St. Clair SS Jr. Stuttgart, Germany/Patch HS Fr. Darlington, S.C./Mayo HS for MST Fr. Charleston, S.C./Bishop England Fr. Mt. Pleasant, S.C./Wando HS Jr. Iva, S.C./Crescent HS Fr. Harleyville, S.C./Woodland HS Fr. Statham, Ga./Winder Barrow HS Sr. Anderson, S.C./T.L. Hanna HS Fr. Hialeah, Fla./Miami Northwestern HS Fr. Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area SHS Fr. College Park, Ga./Decatur HS Jr. Lexington, S.C./Lexington HS Fr. Atlanta, Ga./Westlake HS Fr. Fort Worth, Texas/ Jr. Goose Creek, S.C./Goose Creek HS Fr. Atlanta, Ga./Decatur HS So. Aiken, S.C./South Aiken HS Sr. Aiken, S.C./Aiken HS So. Auburn, Ala./Auburn HS So. Decatur, Ga./Dutchtown HS Jr. Spartanburg, S.C./Dorman HS Sr. Silvania, Ga./Screven County Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Chapel Hill HS Jr. Swainsboro, Ga./Swainsboro HS

Head Track Coach: Tim Langford (Radford, 2000) Assistant Coach (Distance): Ryan Thompson (Mercer, ‘04)

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ANDREW KING Distance 6-1 155 Sr. Anderson, S.C./T.L. Hanna HS CSU: Holds the school record in the indoor mile, the indoor 3,000m run and was part of the indoor 4,000m distance medley team that set the record ... also holds the 10,000m outdoor record.

CSU: Competed in every race for CSU … ran a season-best 29:24.30 at the Charlotte Invitational … finished in the top-50 in four different events, including 41st at the Citadel Invitational.

High School: Was a member of the state runner-up 4X800m relay team under the direction of Coach Chuck Parker … relay team set the school record with a time of 8:04.09 … all-state selection in track as well as the school cross country MVP twice … three-time all-region selection … also a member of the basketball team.

High School: Ran for Coach Allen Burnham at Aiken HS … also a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born June 29 … son of Rick and Genny King … majoring in elementary education at CSU with hopes of teaching and coaching.

CHRIS SEIGLER Distance 5-10 130 Sr. Aiken, S.C./Aiken HS

CORNELIUS TYLER Sprints 6-1 175 Sr. Silvania, Ga./Screven County HS CSU: Holds the Big South 200m meet record (21.27) … along with teammate Javon Young earned the school’s first-ever bids to the NCAA Indoor National Championships in 2009-10.

High School: Three-time state participant for Coach Rib Campbell at Screven County HS … state champion in the 200 and 400m dash in 2007 … earned all-region honors in Personal: Son of Allen and Ann the 400m and 200m dash events … Seigler … majoring in business also a member of the football team management with a minor in Chris- earning all-region honors as a detian leadership. fensive end. Personal: Son of Lisa and Raymond Tyler … majoring in kinesiology and sociology with hopes of becoming a collegiate track and field coach.

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LAVON ALLEN

BENJAMIN BOWLES

CSU: Finished third at the Orange and Purple Classic last year with a season-best long jump of 7.25m and was third in the event at the Big South Championships … transferred to CSU from Clemson University

CSU: Finished third and earned allconference honors in the decathlon at the 2011 Big South Outdoor Track and Field Championships ...

Jumps 5-10 160 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Rockdale County HS

Multis 6-1 183 Jr. Stuttgart, Germany/Patch HS

JESSE HUFF

Distance 5-6 120 Jr. Iva, S.C./Crescent HS

High School: Averaged 125 feet in the discus and also competed in the 400m dash … named the LHS Best Discus Thrower and set the school High School: Went to Crescent record with a mark of 144 feet … High School where he ran under also a two year member of the football team playing linebacker and Coach Allison Rainey. tight end. Personal: Majoring in religion at CSU with hopes of becoming a Personal: Majoring in kinesiology missionary after graduation … son and biology at CSU. of Sharron and Hal Huff.

Personal: Son of Vernita and Eric Allen.

CORY RHODES

CSU: A member of the jumps crew, has competed in the long jump and triple jump events for the Bucs. High School: Holds multiple records at Goose Creek HS, where he ran for CSU Hall of Fame Coach Jim Settle … was a member of the 4x100m relay team that qualified for Nike Outdoor Nationals … named the team captain and MVP as a junior and a senior and helped lead his team to the first County Championship … made it to the state meet in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays … earned all-county, all-region and all-state honors in four different sprinting events and was an A-Honor Roll student. Personal: Son of Ira Sr., and LaTonya Rhodes … majoring in kinesiology and psychology at CSU.

JUAN THOMPSON

Sprints 6-0 165 Jr. Spartanburg, S.C./Dorman HS CSU: Finished fifth in the 400m dash at the 2010 Big South Championships and also competes on the 4x400m relay team. High School: Three-time region champion in the 4X400m relay … finished fourth in the state as a sophomore in the 4X400m relay … as a senior, ran a 41.3 in the 4X100m relay, which was the second-best time in the country. Personal: Son of Angie and Ellis Jones … majoring in business and kinesiology.

CSU: Has a personal best of 50.34m in the hammer throw and 14.30m in the weight throw.

CSU: Named to the Dean’s List … ran in six of the team’s seven cross country meets of the year … earned the men’s cross country most-improved award during 2008 … also awarded the team’s sportsmanship award from Coach Ryan Thompson

High School: Ran 21.8 seconds in the 200m dash and 49.7 seconds in the 400m dash ... bests were 23-11 in the long jump, and 47-3 in the triple jump … was also a member of the cross country and wrestling squads at Rockdale County HS.

Sprints 5-10 165 Jr. Goose Creek, S.C./Goose Creek HS

ZACK POCIATEK

Throws 6-2 200 Jr. Lexington, S.C./Lexington HS

ANTHONY WARD

Sprints 5-11 185 Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Chapel Hill HS

JAVON YOUNG

Sprints 5-8 150 Jr. Swainsboro, Ga./Swainsboro HS

CSU: Holds personal bests of 6.94 (60m), 10.61 (100m), 21.7 (200m) … was the only freshman to go to Junior Nationals in 2009.

CSU: Holds the school record in the 55m dash and 60m dash indoors, the 100m and 200m dashes outdoors and was part of the record-setting 4x200m relay team ... two-time NCAA Indoor qualifier High School: Ran PRs of 10.94 and two-time Big South Track Per(100m), 22.2 (200m) and 50.1 former of the Year. (400m) at CHHS for Coach Kelly High School: As a junior, finished Williams … earned a spot on the as the state runner-up in the 100m principal’s list three years and and 200m dashes, helping lead his earned his college prep diploma … SHS team to a state championship also earned the Tyler Smith Schol- under Coach Brice Hobbs … won the 200m state championship as a arship Award. senior … holds the school record in the 100m and 200m dash events Personal: Son of Craig and Ellen … also a four-year member of the Ward … majoring in biology-pre- football and wrestling teams. med and psychology at CSU with Personal: Son of Joyce McNear hopes of becoming a doctor. and Al Young.

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SHAUN BISSON

Distance 5-10 132 So. Sarnia, Ontario/St. Clair SS

MARCUS SCHOULTZ Sprints 5-6 160 So. Aiken, S.C./South Aiken HS

CSU: Competed in every cross country race for the Bucs … finished 15th at the Citadel Invite on September 26 … best time of the season was 27:24.40 the next week at the Charlotte Invitational.

CSU: Competes in multiple sprint events, and was part of the 4x100m relay team at the Shamrock Invitational ... added points in the 100m dash at Conference last year with a seventh place finish in the event.

High School: Ran for Coach Scott Burns at St. Clair SS … four-time honor student and twice named the track MVP, earning the honor once for cross country.

High School: Won the team MVP and Hard Worker Awards … also named the team captain … earned all-region honors as a member of the 4X100m relay team.

Personal: Son of Kathy and Dave Personal: Born Aug. 18 and is the Bisson … majoring in history and son of Alex and Katherine Schoultz political science. … majoring in computer engineering at CSU.

MATT SMITH

Distance 6-0 165 So. Auburn, Ala./Auburn HS

DANTWAN SPREADS Sprints 5-9 150 So. Decatur, Ga./Dutchtown HS

CSU: Ran personal bests of 10.51 in the 100m dash, 21.04 in the 200m dash and was the 2010 CSU Team MVP ... qualified for the NCAA First Round in the 100m High School: Ran at the same high dash, 200m dash and as part of the 4x100m relay team. school as Coach Ryan Thompson … named the 2005 Auburn High High School: Four-time MVP at School Rookie of the Year. Dutchtown High School, where he ran for coach Isaiah Hill CounPersonal: Son of Kent and Beverly ty Champion in the 200m and Smith … majoring in athletic train- 400m three years in a row (20062008) setting the county record in ing. both events … holds five different school records (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 5,000). CSU: Ran a season-best 27:37.80 at the Citadel Invite, dropping more than 30 seconds off his time at the first meet of the season.

Personal: Majoring in kinesiology and business ... son of Denise Rogers

MICHAEL BAILEY

JORDAN BARTON

AVERY COE

High School: Earned team MVP honors for cross country in 2008 and 2009 from Coach C.B. Bell at Greenbrier Christian Academy … earned MVP honors for indoor and outdoor track in 2009 and 2010 … VISCA cross country district II champion in 2009 … earned all-state honors in the 3,200m run in 2009 and 2010 … named the TCIS conference runner of the year in 2009 for cross country and in 2009 and 2010 for outdoor track … holds the GCA records for the 1,000m, 1,500m, 1,600m, 3,200m and 5,000m events.

High School: Was the state champion in the triple jump and as part of the 4x400m relay team … finished third in the state in the long jump … played on the football, baseball and basketball teams as well, earning all-region honors in football for the 2009 season.

High School: Set the triple jump and 4x400m relay records for Coach Charlie Poole … named the Most Valuable Jumper three years in a row and earned five letters.

BAXLEY CROSBY

Distance 5-5 125 Fr. Jumps 6-0 150 Fr. Sprints 5-7 147 Fr. Pole Vault 5-10 145 Fr. Chesapeake, Va./Greenbrier Christian Ellenwood, Ga./Strong Rock HS Darlington, S.C./Mayo HS for MST Charleston, S.C./Bishop England

Personal: Son of Jeff and Janine Bailey.

High School: Holds a personal best 12-6 in the pole vault ... tied for sixth in the state in the pole vault in 2008 and was the state runner-up in 2010, earning all-state honors ... was a member of the 4x400m relay team that finished fourth in the Personal: Son of Joseph and Marstate in 2009 ... named a 2010 team tha Coe … majoring in math educa- captain and helped his team earn tion at CSU. the 2009 state championship ... was Personal: Son of Tammy and Daalso a varsity swimmer for all four vid Barton. years of high school, running cross country for one year and helping his team win the state championship. Personal: Son of Alicia and Kevin Crosby ... majoring in criminal justice at CSU.

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RICHIE GERMAN

Throws 5-11 220 Fr. Mt. Pleasant, S.C./Wando HS High School: Lettered three years in track, earning two more letters on the football field … placed second in the region in the shot put and at the Charleston County Championship, and placed third in the discus at the CCC … named a scholar-athlete and earned a spot on the honor roll … also earned the Captain Richard G. Cliff Memorial Scholarship, the Moultrie High School Reunion Scholarship and the Todd Carter Memorial Scholarship .

CHAVEZ JAMES

Hurdles 5-10 166 Fr. Harleyville, S.C./Woodland HS High School: Ran 15.79 in the 110 hurdles and 61.90 in the 400 hurdles at Woodland High School under Coach Jackie Bryant … was the region 6 AA Conference champion in the 110 hurdles in 2009 and 2010 … also a member of the WHS football team. Personal: Son of Angelo and Elaine James … majoring in mathematics education with hopes of becoming a high school math teacher.

ROZZIE JOHNSON

Sprints 5-8 175 Fr. Statham, Ga./Winder Barrow HS

JERMAL MCCLENDON

Sprints 6-1 178 Fr. Hialeah, Fla./Miami Northwestern

High School: Graduated with hon- High School: Cleared 6-8 in the ors while running track for Coach high jump and ran personal bests of Sam Stovall. 37.6 (300m hurdles), 14.6 (110m hurdles) and 1:59 (800m) … was Personal: Son of ARhonda Lytle the GMAC 300m hurdle chamand Ken Johnson … majoring in pion and the Texas Relays 4x400m engineering at CSU. champion … also a member of the Miami Northwestern football program. Personal: Son of Debra Dunwoody.

Personal: Son of Linda and Rodney German … majoring in criminal justice at CSU with hopes of becoming an FBI CSI agent.

SCOTT MORRISON CAMERON PARKER EDWARD PONTON ANTHONY RANSOM

JULIUS RICE

Distance 6-1 156 Fr. Sprints 6-3 185 Fr. Sprints 5-10 190 Fr. Sprints Fr. Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg SHS College Park, Ga./Decatur HS Atlanta, Ga./Westlake HS Fort Worth, Texas

Sprints 5-10 160 Fr. Atlanta, Ga./Decatur HS

High School: Two-time district and conference medalist in the 4x800m relay … named the cross country and track captain as a senior for Coaches Bob Walker and John Ambrosio … ran personal bests of 1:59 (800m), 4:32 (mile) and 16:36 (5k).

High School: Named the hurdler of the year at DHS under Coaches Freddie and Price Jones … earned the 2010 all-region championship in the 300m hurdles and was fourth in state in the same event.

Personal: Son of Karen Sigler and Lew Morrison … sister Sarah Morrison runs at Villanova University … majoring in youth ministries at CSU.

High School: Holds personal bests of 10.8 (100m), 21.4 (200m) and 48.4 (400m) … set four school records for Coaches Price Jones and Tony Bennett at Decatur HS … earned MVP honors three times … also a member of the varsity basketball team for two seasons.

High School: Earned a spot No information provided in the state finals on multiple occasions … also named the Rookie of the Year by Coach Robert Wilson … earned MVP and team captain of the track program … won the 4x400 meter relay in the Junior Olympics in 2004.

Personal: Son of Edward and Shynita Ponton … maPersonal: Son of Angela joring in kinesiology and Butts and Ron Parker … psychology. majoring in kinesiology and psychology at CSU with hopes of becoming a physical therapist.

Personal: Son of Lisa and Patrick Rice … majoring in accounting with hopes of becoming a CPA.

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TRACEY EPLEY

Distance 5-4 Sr. Columbia, S.C./Pelion HS CSU: Consistent runner for CSU, running a season-best 23:59 at the Blue Hose Invite, where she also carded a 26th-place finish, her highest of the season.

BRITTNEY GREER

TIA HABERSHAM

RACHEL MOSS

Sprints 5-2 Sr. Throws 5-5 Sr. Distance 5-5 Sr. Greenville, S.C./Wade Hampton HS Sheldon, S.C./Battery Creek HS Florence, S.C./West Florence HS CSU: Went to the 2009 NCAA Championships as an alternate for the 4x100m relay team that shattered the Big South record and earned All-American honors ... finished in the top-eight of the Big South Outdoor Championships in 2009 and earned all-conference honors in 2010 as part of the championship 4x100m relay team.

CSU: Earned the 2007-08 CSU Women’s Track and Field Sportsmanship Award … also the 2008-09 Women’s Track Scholar-Athlete of the Year … has been a CSU Scholar-Athlete five times and a member of the Dean’s List three semesters ... Placed 8th in the weight and 9th in the shot… Just missed all-conference by placing 4th in the hammer and discus… She placed 9th in High School: Earned six letters at the shot put… Scholar-Athlete Wade Hampton High School, earning the Greenville Championship High School: Posted the school rein the 100m and 200m dashes, as cord at Battery Creek High School, well as the 4x100m and 4x400m earning MVP honors after finishrelays and the triple jump ... was ing third at state in 2007 … had the a state qualifier all four years and highest GPA on the women’s track MVP four of the six years in which and field team and women’s basshe was competing ... named the ketball team with a perfect 4.0, and team captain at Wade Hampton and was the female athlete of the year still holds the 100m dash record. in 2007.

High School: Named to the allarea team as a sophomore, earning all-region honors as a freshman and sophomore … awarded the Coach’s Award and named a team captain as a junior and senior on the cross country team … also ran track and was a two-time team captain as well as an all-area and state qualifier in the pole vault … member of the 4X800m relay team that earned all-region recognition and was selected for the high school Who’s Who for sports … a member of the honor roll, she was selected for Palmetto Girls State and was in the top-five percent of her graduating class. Personal: Daughter of William and Sytrena Greer. Personal: Daughter of Max and Laura Epley, she is majoring in nursing at CSU and hopes to specialize in pediatrics trauma.

CSU: Named a CSU Scholar-Athlete in the spring of 2008. High School: Had a personal-best of 22:07 in the 5,000m … also a four-time letter winner in soccer, and was named the team captain … earned all-region honors in soccer and cross country and was a Board of Trustees Scholar. Personal: Daughter of John and Vicki Moss … majoring in mathematics with a minor in biology … came to CSU because it is a small Christian school with a good nursing program ... favorite food is pasta, book is Lord of the Flies and movie is Mega Shark and the Giant Octopus.

Personal: Daughter of Gwendolyn Habersham … majoring in psychology and sociology with hopes of becoming a counselor after graduation.

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SEQUOYA CASEY

GABRIELLE HOUSTON

PATRIA NORMAN

LAVERNIA CAMERON

ELLYNN DECKER

TAMISHA FOSTER

Jumps 5-7 Jr. Sprints 5-7 Jr. Multis 5-3 Jr. Sprints So. Spartanburg, S.C./Spartanburg HS Springfield, Ga./Effingham County HS Spartanburg, S.C./Spartanburg HS Miami, Fla./Miami Northwestern High School: Attended Spartan- CSU: Competed at Junior Nation- CSU: Named the 2011 Outdoor No information provided burg High School where she par- als in 2009 and was the anchor Field Performer at the Big South ticipated in Track and Field & Bas- leg of the 4x100m relay team that Championships after winning the finished eighth in the nation and long jump, finishing second in the ketball. earned All-American honors …. heptathlon, and placing third as Personal: Daughter of Bernard Big South champion in the 100m part of the 4x100m relay team. Casey ... majoring in premed ... dash in 2010 … holds the school record in the 100 meter dash. High School: Attended Spartanborn Aug. 27. burg HS where she participated in High School: Named the best fe- Volleyball and Track & Field. male runner four years in a row at ECHS while competing for Coach Personal: Daughter of Michelle Michael Ward and Coach Nate Mack… majoring in Nursing… Hayes … earned state runner-up born May 9 honors in 2006 and 2008. Personal: Daughter of Pamala and Patrick Wallace … majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology.

ADRIENNE CUFF

HEIDI DEAN

Distance 5-5 So. Fort Mill, S.C./Fort Mill HS CSU: Earned MVP honors for the cross country team … was the top finisher on the team in each race, finishing with a season-best 19:21.66 at the USC Upstate Invitational on October 17.

Distance 5-2 So. Florence, S.C./The Kings Academy Previous School: Spent one year at fellow Big South member Winthrop … ran a personal best 5:15 in the 1,500m run for the Eagles … earned All-Eagle Academic/Athletic team honors.

High School: Ran for Coach Marc Pyrc at Fort Mill HS … joins high school teammate Hallie Wright on the CSU roster … earned the 2008 Cross Country Coaches’ Award and was the 2009 track and field MVP … helped lead her 2008 cross country team to a runner-up finish at the S.C. State Meet.

High School: Holds The Kings Academy school record in the cross country 5K (20:33) … earned all-region and all-state honors all four years of high school while running for Coach Matt Terrio … broke her own school record three times as a senior… earned the team’s Runner of the Year award as a senior and was a High School Sports Report all-state selection.

Jumps 5-7 So. Jumps 5-6 So. Greer, S.C./Riverside HS Blackstock, S.C./Fairfield Central HS CSU: Competed in the heptath- CSU: Competed at the USATF Julon with a 13th-place finish at the nior Championships, placing 13th ASICS/Winthrop Invitational … overall in the triple jump … PR Finished 15th in the Javelin at the came in the NC A&T Invitational Weems Baskin … named to the with a seventh-place finish and a 2009-10 Dean’s List and a CSU leap of 38-6.25 ft … led the team scholar-athlete. and finished fourth in the Big South with a leap of 38-2.00 ft at the Big High School: Holds the high jump South Championship. record (5-2) at Riverside High School, where he jumped for Coach High School: Finished second in Eric Cummings … also a member the South Carolina State Chamof the 4x100m relay that took fifth pionship in the long jump and the at the state championships in 2005 triple jump for Coach Jolly at Fair… two year captain earning six field Central HS … ran a personal track and field letters and one letter best 13.08 in the 100m dash at the for the cross country team. Region 4-3A meet.

Personal: Daughter of Brian and Personal: Daughter of Barry and Tari Personal: Daughter of Maureen Personal: Daughter of Tawanna Nancy Cuff .. majoring in kinesiol- Dean … majoring in athletic training Decker … majoring in bio premed and Micheal Foster … majoring in ogy. at CSU. at CSU. nursing at CSU.

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BREEANN GUERRA

DEONA JONES

Throws 6-1 So. Jumps 5-6 So. McAllen, Texas/McAllen Rowe HS Cottondale, Fla./Cottondale HS CSU: Posted a fourth-place fin- CSU: Led the team with an eighthish (10.17m) in the shot put and the place finish at the CCU Shamrock discus (36.59m) in outdoors at the Invitational with a long jump of Palmetto Classic, leading the team 5.48 meters … finished second on in both events … finished sixth in the team and fifth overall in the the discus at the Big South Outdoor long jump at the Big South Championship. Championship in 2010 (38.62m). High School: Named a team captain at Row HS for Coach Lupe Soza after setting the school records in the discus (128-7 ft) and shot put (37-9 ft) … earned all-region honors in both disciplines as a junior and senior … played third in the region in the discus and was named the FCA Female Athlete of the Year in 2009. Personal: Daughter of Brenda and Jaime Guerra … religion and business double major at CSU.

TENASIA WHITE

Throws 5-10 So. Summerville, S.C./Summerville HS Previous School: Transferred from fellow Big South member Coastal Carolina after earning All-Big South honors with a third-place finish at the outdoor championship. High School: Threw at Summerville HS for Coach Jim Kilbreath … finished fifth in the state in the discus as a sophomore, moving up to fourth as a junior and was second in the region and third at the lower state championships … named the captain and female athlete of the year as a junior, earning all-state, MVP, and Elite Thrower honors as a senior.

High School: Finished third in the state in the long jump at Cottondale HS for Coach Shanitha Pittman … won the long jump in the AAU competition … competed on the basketball team that finished as the state runners-up. Personal: Daughter of Wanda While and Lonnie Jones … majoring in athletic training at CSU with hopes of becoming a physical therapist.

HALLIE WRIGHT

SUSANNA MCKEE

Distance 5-4 So. Statesboro, Ga./Statesboro HS CSU: Top finish was 38th at The Citadel Invitational … ran a season-best 21:14.50 at the USC Upstate Invitational on October 17.

ELOISA PAREDES

Distance 5-8 So. Clifton, N.J./Clifton HS Previous School: Came to CSU after transferring from Seton Hall ... earned Dean’s List honors after competing for one year.

High School: Named to the Distinguished Honor Roll at Clifton HS ... holds the indoor and outdoor 4x400m record, as well as the 4x800m and sprint medley records ... earned all-area, all-county and all-league honors for cross country and was honorable mention alldecade for cross country .. named Personal: Daughter of Don and all-league and all-county for indoor and outdoor track. Sheila McKee ... majoring in pre athletic training. Personal: Daughter of Ivonne Rodriguez and Jose Paredes High School: Ran for Coach Rico Campbell at Statesboro HS … named a scholar-athlete, an honor graduate and the best middle-distance runner … had the top ranking in the region for the 800m run … still holds the state record in the event for the division 2A GISA.

HANNAH BURKHOLDER

Distance 5-4 So. Distance 5-2 Fr. Fort Mill, S.C./Fort Mill HS Boiling Springs, S.C./Boiling Springs HS CSU: Competed in four events for High School: Holds personal bests the Lady Bucs with her best time of 19:43 (5K), 5:38 (1,600m), 2:33 coming in the first race of the year, (800m) and 1:06 (400m) … won running 22:07 at the Eye Opener on the individual state championship September 5 … also earned a spot race in 2005 in cross country … ran on the Dean’s List. for Coach Steve Olejnik … competed on the basketball and soccer High School: Earned the Coach- teams at BSHS … also a member es’ and most-improved awards … of the Beta Club, senior hall of named a captain on the track team fame, senior board and psychology as a senior … helped lead her swim club … finished as the first runner team to a state championship and up in the Miss Junior Pageant and her cross country team to a state second runner up in the Miss Serunner-up finish … also a member nior Pageant. of the Beta Club.

MARY DAVIDSON

Distance 5-6 Fr. Landrum, S.C./Spartanburg Christian High School: Earned all-state honors all four years under Coach Steve Conway … ran a personalbest 20:14 in the 5K and 5:51 in the 1600m run … named all-state by the High School Sports Report … also a member of the soccer and basketball teams at Spartanburg Christian. Personal: Daughter of Timothy and Dorothy Davidson.

Personal: Daughter of Eddie and Personal: Daughter of Candice Personal: Daughter of Kim and Teresa Burkholder … majoring in White … majoring in political sci- Doug Wright … majoring in crimi- health promotion at CSU. nal justice at CSU. ence and communication at CSU.

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MARY ELLIOTT

Mid.-Dist. Fr. Clermont, Fla./First Acad. of Leesburg CSU: Battled through injuries in her first season, but was a solid competitor in the 400m dash, 800m run and 400m hurdles ... also a member of the distance medley relay.

VAOLETI MIKAELE

MORGAN NIETO

Throws 6-0 Fr. Distance 5-3 Fr. Kaneohe, Hawaii/Kaimuki HS Crestwood, Ky./South Oldham HS High School: Competed four years High School: Held personal bests for Coach Mona Fa’asoa at Kai- of 20:56 (5K), 5:53 (1,600m) and muki High School where she was 8:43 (2,000m steeplechase) for the state champion in the discus in Coach Stan Clark … competed 2008 and 2009 and the runner-up in on the swim team and was also a 2010 … earned a spot on the honor member of Tri-M, Beta Club, Naroll and was named an Outstanding tional Honor Society and Spanish Female Athlete in 2010 … also a Honor Society at SOHS. four-year member of the volleyball team and a three-year member of Personal: Daughter of Andy and the KHS varsity basketball team. Debi Nieto … majoring in kinesiology at CSU … favorite food is Personal: Daughter of Tomuk and chocolate oranges, book is The PoiLupeolo Mikaele. sonwood Bible, movie is A Beautiful Mind, place to visit is Colorado.

RIYADH SMITH

Sprints Fr. Philadelphia, Pa./Robeson HS High School: Named the MVP and earned the Superintendent Award for track and field at Paul Robeson High School for Human Services ... member of the National Honor Society ... also a member of the cross country team, helping lead her team to the district championship in 2009 and 2010 ... competed in the triple jump, 4x100m 4x400m relays, 400m dash, shot put, high jump and 300m hurdles ... holds the school record in the 4x100m relay and the state record in the 4x400m relay. Personal: Daughter of Rashe and Charles Smith ... majoring in early childhood education at CSU.

DAISY WHITAKER

Throws 5-10 Fr. Camden, S.C./Camden HS High School: Graduated with honors after competing on the track and basketball teams at Camden High School … earned the MVP, Most Improved and Hustle awards on the basketball court, and was awarded the 2008-09 Sportsmanship Award … finished third in the state in the discus in 2008-09, becoming the state champion in 2009-10 earning Female Athlete of the Year honors for her high school and in the state. Personal: Daughter of Dellia Whitaker … majoring in elementary education at CSU.

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Tosha Ansley, 1999........................................... Induction date: September 20, 2006 Irving Batten, 1986......................................................Induction date: April 30, 2001 Buddy Britt, 1970..................................................... Induction date: October 1, 2004 James Causey, 1969..................................................... Induction date: May 9, 1989 Marc Embler, 1979......................................................Induction date: April 17, 2002 Mike Frost, 1969............................................................ Induction date: May 3, 1991 Clyde Goode, 1971.....................................................Induction date: April 30, 2001 Glenn Gorton, 1985....................................................... Induction date: May 5, 1997 Gene Holland, 1984...................................................... Induction date: May 8, 1995 Ronald Jackson, 1976................................................... Induction date: May 4, 1990 Kenneth Layne, 1974.................................................... Induction date: May 9, 1989 Tom Lewis, 1972........................................................... Induction date: May 4, 1998 Mike Mauldin, 1969....................................................... Induction date: May 9, 1989 James Quinn, 1986....................................................... Induction date: May 6, 1996 David Reese, 1969........................................................ Induction date: May 6, 1996 Tom Reid, 1976............................................................. Induction date: May 9, 1989 Paul Ricciardi, 1976...................................................... Induction date: May 3, 1991 Francis M. Ruchugo, 1980............................................ Induction date: May 4, 1998 Thomas Ryall, 1972...................................................... Induction date: May 9, 1989 Charlie Simpkins, 1986................................................. Induction date: May 5, 1997 Mendel Stafford,Jr., 1970.............................................. Induction date: May 4, 1990 Phil Turner, 1968........................................................... Induction date: May 9, 1989 Steve Whitney, 1975................................................... Induction date: May 11, 1993 Andrey Wilkins, 1988..................................................... Induction date: May 5, 1997 Tonya Wilkins, 1990....................................................Induction date: April 17, 2002 John Wimmer, 1972.................................................... Induction date: May 11, 1993 16

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS EVENTS 55 Meter Dash 60 Meter Dash 55 Meter Hurdles 60 Meter Hurdles 200 Meter Dash 400 Meter Dash 800 Meter Run Mile Run 3,000 Meter Run 5,000 Meter Run 4 x 400 Meter Relay Distance Medley Relay Long Jump Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Shot Put Weight Throw Pentathlon

NAME Roena Ricks Dionne Gibson Tosha Ansley Tosha Ansley Dionne Gibson Dionne Gibson Melissa Davidson Carlajane Constantini Carlajane Constantini Lindsay McPherson Odey, Walsh, Thomas, Gibson Werner, Favinger, Davidson, Wedge Audrika Gadson Audrika Gadson Kelli Barber Nicole Husk Jocelyn Davis Katrell Green Janeen Gudger

MARK 7.02 7.54 8.16 8.67 24.15 54.60 2:19.11 5:09.05 10:30.99 18:16.91 3:51.50 2:30.81 5.79m (19-00) 12.22m (40-1.5) 1.70m (5-6) 3.20m (10-6) 13.98m (45-10.5) 16.60m (54-5) 3407 points

DATE 01/31/2004 02/27/2009 02/21/1998 02/21/1999 03/07/2009 02/06/2009 02/18/2001 02/16/2002 02/20/2000 02/16/2002 02/14/2009 02/18/2001 02/19/2005 02/19/2005 02/05/2000 01/14/2005 02/23/2008 12/09/2001 01/26/2002

WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS EVENTS NAME 100 Meter Dash Gabrielle Houston 200 Meter Dash Dionne Gibson 400 Meter Dash Dionne Gibson 800 Meter Run Kasey Favinger 1,500 Meter Run Alicia Walker 3,000 Meter Run Carlajane Constantini 5,000 Meter Run Carlajane Constantini 10,000 Meter Run Theresa Wedge 100 Meter Hurdles Tosha Ansley 400 Meter Hurdles Chidi Walsh 3000 Meter Steeplechase Carlajane Constantini 4x100 Meter Relay Gibson, Houston, Morris, Thomas 4x200 Meter Relay Gibson, Muller, Delamar, Morris 4x400 Meter Relay Walsh, Muller, Morris, Gibson 4x800 Meter Relay Walker, Ewing, Constantini, Favinger 4x1500 Meter Relay Constantini, Ewing, Favinger, Walker Shot Put Jocelyn Davis Discus Jocelyn Davis Javelin Amy McCarty Hammer Jocelyn Davis Long Jump Audrika Gadson Triple Jump Audrika Gadson High Jump Janeen Gudger/ Browning Pole Vault Nicole Husk Heptathlon Patria Norman

MARK 11.38 23.54 54.39 2:14.23 4:38.78 10:09.12 17:53.60 38:16.55 14.12 1:01.41 10:35.45 44.35 1:36.24 3:46.15 9:12.18 19:07.45 14.37m (47-1.75) 42.42m (139-2) 39.32m (129-0) 53.92m (176-11) 5.82m (19-1.25) 12.38m (40-7.75) 1.70m (5-70) 3.2m (10-6) 4,728 points

DATE 05/07/2010 05/17/2008 05/17/2008 04/20/2002 04/20/2002 03/18/2000 04/10/2002 04/22/2000 04/19/1997 04/18/2008 03/29/2002 06/10/2009 04/05/2008 05/31/2008 04/27/2002 03/29/2002 05/17/2008 04/21/2007 04/19/2003 05/16/2008 04/15/2005 04/16/2005 4/11/02-3/21/07 04/09/2005 05/12/2010

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2011 Charleston Southern University Track & Field Guide EVENTS 55 meter dash 55 meter hurdles 60 meter dash 60 meter hurdles 200 meter dash 400 meter dash 800 meter dash 4x200 meter relay 4x400 meter relay Mile run 1600 meter run 3000 meter run 5000 meter run Distance Medley High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Weight Throw EVENTS 100 meters 200 meters 400 meters 800 meters 1,500 meters 3,000 meter Steeple 5,000 meters 10,000 meters 110m Hurdles 400m Hurdles Shuttle Hurdle relay 4 x 100 meter relay 4 x 200 meter relay 4 x 400 meter relay Sprint Medley relay Distance Medley relay 3200 meter relay 4 mile relay Pole Vault High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Shot Put Discus Hammer Javelin Decathlon

MEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS

NAME Javon Young Anthony Reed Javon Young Edward Ponton Javon Young Levi Brooks Jonathan Horton Tyler, Spreads, Brooks, Young Tyler, Brooks, Anderson, Rhue Andrew King Jack Morrison Michael Bailey Andrew King Bisson, Thompson, Harris, King Antonio Gantt/Jermal McClendon Richard Bracken Lavon Allen Anthony Reed Josh Aydlette James Hayes

MARK 6.35 7.82 6.64 8.17 21.01 46.74 1:55.57 1:25.47 3:09.89 4:21.55 4:56:21 8:35.38 15:03.08 10:31.94 2.04m 4.40m 7.54m 15.64 (51-3.75) 14.56m 17.81m (56-4.5)

MEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS NAME Javon Young Javon Young Levi Brooks Anderson Obare Glen Gorton Francis Mwobobia Al Dunn Andrew King James Quinn Jermal McClendon Hodge, Quinn, Kinnebrew, Cooper Hightower, Spurley, Scott, Rhue A. Miller, Reid, S. Ricciardi, R. Jackson Tyler, Brooks, Spurley, Rhue Cooper, E. Williams, Wilkins, Sydnor Collins, Wilkins, Batten, Gordon McClure, Sydnor, Batten, Uldrick Dunn, Gordon, Terry, Batten Steve Whitney Gene Holland Neal Davis Charlie Simpkins Billy McElveen Jim Blair Josh Aydlette Phil Neilson Stephen Schlacter

MARK 10.17 20.64 45.75 1:49.30 3:43.39 8:54.05 14:25.90 31:59.44 13.51 52.10 57.89 39.97 1:24.40 3:07.05 3:19.62 9:45.28 7:43.40 15:29.30 5.02m (16-6) 2.20m (7-3) 7.70m (25-3) 17.17m (56-4) 17.88m (52-8) 52.27m (171-6) 54.07m (177-5) 73.56m (241-4) 6,516 points

DATE 12/05/2009 02/21/1998 02/12/2010 01/21/2011 03/12/2010 02/05/2010 02/19/2005 02/06/2010 03/07/2008 01/17/2009 02/07/1998 02/24/2011 02/28/2010 02/27/2010 02/24/2006-02/24/2011 02/24/2006 02/05/2011 01/16/1999 2001 02/16/2009 DATE 04/02/2010 04/02/2010 05/31/2008 05/06/1978 05/11/1985 03/31/1979 03/24/1984 04/16/2009 05/05/1984 04/08/2011 03/26/1983 05/12/2007 04/07/1984 05/31/2008 03/16/1984 03/23/1985 03/16/1984 03/16/1984 03/04/1975 03/26/1983 05/10/1985 06/02/1984 04/19/1972 03/23/1971 03/21/2001 03/10/1979 03/13/2002

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harleston Southern is a fully accredited, comprehensive university offering liberal arts and professional curricula, including graduate and undergraduate degrees. The University, founded in 1964, is included on the John Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges and was named one of America’s Best Christian Colleges. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the University’s vision is integrating faith in learning, leading and serving. Charleston Southern has grown from 500 students to more than 3,000 students in its 46 years. Situated on 300 acres, the University is located in the center of the Charleston metropolitan area. Students take advantage of the cultural, historical and recreational opportunities the city offers. Charleston is a city famous for its well-preserved colonial houses, famous gardens and plantations, miles of wide sandy beaches, and major fine arts events, including the Spoleto Festival USA (a kaleidoscope of opera, dance, music, theatre, and visual arts). The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs. In addition, our College of Distance and Continuing Education allows students to schedule classes around their busy lifestyles. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive liberal arts foundation, which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills. CSU is widely known as a valuable community leader through its active participation in partnerships with local schools and businesses.

eyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of campus activities, including academic clubs, service organizations, intramural athletics and campus ministries. CSU’s athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Our athletic programs have produced several nationally recognized professional sports figures, including Charlie Simpkins, 1992 Olympic silver medalist; Maurice Price and Josh Breeden, who signed as free agents in the NFL; Bryant Burch, who signed with the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders; Crystal Carpenter, who signed with the WNBA’s Utah Starzz; R.J. Swindle, who played for the Charleston Riverdogs as a member of the Yankees organization and became the first CSU player to ever pitch in a MLB game, joining the Phillies; Tyler Thornburg, who was taken by the Milwaukee Brewers in the third round of the 2010 MLB draft; and Bobby Parnell, who made it to the Majors with the N.Y. Mets. Charleston Southern University is proud to have sent 11 different teams to NCAA competition over the past eight years. The women’s golf team is the most recent to represent the University in NCAA postseason play, winning the conference championship in 2010, while men’s tennis is historically the most consistent, having competed in four NCAA tournaments since 1999. In 2008, CSU sent 12 track athletes to the NCAA Regional meet, and were also represented at the 2010 NCAA Indoor National Championships. The University fields teams in basketball, women’s soccer, softball, cross country, baseball, track & field, golf, tennis, and volleyball, as well as an NCAA Division-I football program. In it’s history, CSU has captured 28 Big South Conference championships. In 2009-10, CSU placed more than 40 athletes on the all-conference teams with another four athletes earning allfreshman honors.

D egree P rograms

The Bachelor of Arts degree is a four-year degree designed primarily for students concentrating in the fine arts and may be earned with a major in any of the following areas:

Business Administration Communication and Theatre English * Humanities and Fine Arts Music (Performance or Church Music) Music Education (Choral or Instrumental) Music Therapy Religion Spanish * Youth Ministry

Professional programs are offered in the following fields:

Predentistry Preengineering Prelaw Premedicine Prepharmacy Preseminary

The Bachelor of Technology degree provides a liberal arts education and a core of professionally related cognate courses for persons holding an Associate of Science degree in an approved technical field.

The Bachelor of Science degree is a fouryear degree designed primarily for students concentrating in the social and natural sciences and may be earned with a major in any of the following areas:

Applied Mathematics Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology * Business Administration Chemistry * Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics * Elementary Education History * Mathematics * Natural Science Physical Education * Political Science * Psychology * Social Science Sociology * Health Promotion The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) is a 1 + 3 curriculum program and has Full Approval of the S.C. Board of Nursing. It is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

The Bachelor of Management Arts degree provides a fast track and convenient degree in general business management for nontraditional students. A student transferring in previous college credit hours, accredited work training and military experience could complete the degree program in as little as 20 months. Graduate degrees are offored in the following fields: Master of Business Administration (with emphases in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems and Organizational Development) Online courses available. Master of Science in Criminal Justice Master of Education Elementary Secondary Administration

* Teacher certification programs are available for these majors

Charleston Southern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Charleston, South Carolina

“The Holy City”

harleston is America’s most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300-year history just waiting to be discovered. Hundreds of significant and lovingly preserved structures from the colonial and antebellum periods grace the historic district’s narrow streets. Church bells toll the hour as history unfolds around each and every corner. In no other place are the past and present more intertwined. The entire Charleston area is a never-ending feast for the senses, with history serving as the main course. Visit Charles Towne Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670. Explore the Charleston Museum, our nation’s first museum, or Patriot’s Point, the world’s largest naval and maritime museum and home of World War II’s Fighting Lady, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Yorktown. Drive to Fort Moultrie, scene of the first decisive American victory of the American Revolution, and a mainstay of shore defense until 1947. Take a scenic boat tour to Fort Sumter, the manmade island fortress where the Civil War began. World-famous plantations and gardens offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into life during the antebellum era. InTop 10 United States formative tours of the Charleston area are ofCities to Visit fered daily and are a must for all who want to truly appreciate this living museum. The area’s lush sea islands and sun-drenched beaches offer as 1. San Francisco much recreation or relaxation as your heart desires. Golf is on a world- class level, with challenging courses reflecting the natural beauty of the 2. Charleston, S.C. South Carolina Lowcountry. Charter fishing on the Gulf stream or inshore waters is readily available. Shopping is one of our vistors’ most 3. Santa Fe passionate pursuits. Marvel at native sweetgrass baskets and handmade 4. New York City crafts found in Charleston’s famous open-air market, or browse through inviting boutiques, art galleries and antique shops found throughout the 5. Chicago Charleston area. When it comes to dining, your biggest decision may be just what to try next. Every meal is a celebration of tastes, with a variety 6. Honolulu that ranges from traditional oyster roasts to fine continental dining. If 7. Carmel, Calif. festivals strike your fancy, you have come to the right place. You will be dazzled by a diverse array of special events. 8. Savannah At any time of year, you will always find more to see, do and experience than you ever imagined ... in a place where warm welcomes have been a treasured tradition for over 300 years.

Source: 2009 Condé Nast Traveler

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2011 INDOOR SCHEDULE

2011 OUTDOOR SCHEDULE Palmetto Classic...................................................................................Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Coastal Carolina Invite................................................................................Conway, S.C. ASICS Winthrop Invitational................................................................... Rock Hill, S.C. Weems Baskin.......................................................................................... Columbia, S.C. Pepsi Florida Relays (M)....................................................................... Gainesville, Fla. Texas Relays (W)........................................................................................Austin, Texas Duke Invitational ...................................................................................... Durham, N.C. Chanticleer Classic (M)..............................................................................Conway, S.C. Big South Conf. Championships............................................................... Lexington, Va. Bob Pollock Spring Invitational (W).........................................................Clemson, S.C. North Florida Invitational.....................................................................Jacksonville, Fla. NCAA National Champ.-1st Rd........................................................................Bloomington, Ind. NCAA National Champ.-Final Rd....................................................................Des Moines, Iowa USATF Junior National Champ...................................................................Eugene, Ore. AT&T USA Championship..........................................................................Eugene, Ore.