Quick Facts General Information Location ................................................................Boone, N.C. Founded ............................................................................1899 Enrollment ................................................................... 16, 600 Nickname ........................................................Mountaineers Colors ..............................................................Black and Gold Conference............................................................... Southern Chancellor ..................................... Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock Faculty Representative ............................ Dr. Alan Hauser Athletics Director............................................Charlie Cobb Facility...................................................................Varsity Gym Seating Capacity ...........................................................1, 000 Coaching Staff Head Coach ............................................JohnMark Bentley Alma Mater ........................................North Carolina, 2001 Record at ASU ....................................... 9-11 (One Season) Career Record .................................................................Same Bentley’s Email......................bentleyjmo@appstate.edu Assistant Coach .......................................................Matt Fisk Alma Mater ....................................................... Lehigh, 2010 Fisk’s Email ........................................fiskmj@appstate.edu Assistant Coach ....................................................Pete Friedl Alma Mater ........................................................Illinois, 2006 Friedl’s Email...................................friedlpj@appstate.edu Assistant Coach ......................................................Kyle Jahn Alma Mater .............................................. McKendree, 2009 Jahn’s Email..................................... jahnke@appstate.edu Office Phone................................................... 828-262-3082 Office Fax ......................................................... 828-262-4056 Team Information 2010 Record.......................................................................9-11 2010 SoCon Record .......................................................... 3-2 2010 NCAA Finish ..................................................56th (2.0) Starters Returning/Lost .................................................10/0 NCAA Qualifiers Returning/Lost .................................. 3/0 Freshmen/Newcomers ......................................................12 Sports Information Intern/Wrestling Contact ......................Christina Hilliard
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Office................................................................. 828-262-7166 Cell Phone ....................................................... 228-424-4024 Email............................................hilliardcm@appstate.edu Fax ...................................................................... 828-262-6106 Sports Information Director ........................... Mike Flynn Associate SID ........................................... Charles Cochrum Assistant SID ..........................................Courtney Burchett Sports Information Intern ...................................Cory Hall Web site ................................................... www.GoASU.com
Table of Contents Quick Facts .............................................................................................. 1 Coaching Staff ................................................................................... 2-5 Athletic Director/Support Staff ....................................................... 6 Roster Breakdown ................................................................................ 7 Season Outlook ................................................................................. 8-9 Meet the Mountaineers ............................................................ 10-19 2009-10 Season Review ...................................................................20 2009-10 Individual Results ..............................................................21 History/Records ........................................................................... 22-23 Appalachian State University Educating North Carolina’s Citizens and Leaders ...................24 Points of Pride......................................................................................25 Appalachian Through the Years/Today/Traditions .................26 Chancellor Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock ..............................................27 Faculty Representative Dr. Alan Hauser/University Leadership .....28 Appalachian Alumni Association..................................................29 Boone, North Carolina ......................................................................30
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Head Coach JohnMark Bentley JohnMark Bentley Head Coach Second Season North Carolina, 2001
JohnMark Bentley is in his second season at the helm as head coach of the Mountaineers after joining the program in 2006 as an assistant coach. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Bentley brings with him vast experience as a coach and wrestler. Bentley wasn an assistant coach for two seasons at ASU before being named associate head coach in 2008. He has coached six Southern Conference champions at ASU, including Tony Gravely, Dylan Temple and Austin Trotman last season. Gravely was the first ASU 125-pounder to win a conference championship since 2003, while he coached Temple to his second-straight 20-win and assisted guided Trotman to becoming the fifth Mountaineer in school history to garner SoCon Wrestler of the Year. Bentley was also instrumental in assisting Frank Celorrio and Scott Ervin, who won three-straight SoCon championships from 2006-08. Ervin graduated in 2008 as ASU’s career leader in wins with 114. At North Carolina, Bentley was a three-time Atlantic Coast Conference champion and was twice named team MVP. He was the 2001 ACC Wrestler of the Year and a 2000 University Nationals Freestyle All-American. He ranks ninth in UNC single-season win percentage with a mark of .919, when he went 31-2 in 2000-01. He is sixth all-time with an .851 career winning percentage at Carolina and finished with 92 career wins. He was a three-year member of the UNC Student-Athletic Council and earned a degree in communications in 2001. In 2008 he earned a masters degree in school administration from ASU. He began his career as the top assistant at Davidson College in 200203. From 2003-2006, he was head coach at Watauga High School in Boone, leading the Pioneers to a third-place finish at the North Carolina State Championships with three individual state titlists in 2006. A three-sport athlete at Avery High School in nearby Newland, N.C., Bentley was the second wrestler in North Carolina high school history to win four state championships. He finished his high school career with a perfect 144-0 record, capped by a National Championship in 1997. Bentley’s brother, Matthew, wrestled at Appalachian from 1992-96. He and his wife, Aaron, reside in Seven Devils, N.C.
Bentley’s Coaching File Year(s) 2003 2003-06 2006-09 2009-pres.
School Davidson Watauga HS Appalachian Appalachian
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Position Asst. coach Head coach Asst. coach Head coach
Bentley and his wife, Aaron.
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Assistant Coach Kyle Jahn Kyle Jahn Assistant Coach Second Season McKendree, 2009
Kyle Jahn is in his second year as an assistant coach working with the Appalachian wrestling team. Jahn was instrumental in assisting head coach JohnMark Bentley lead the Mountaineers into a 9-11 overall record with a 3-2 mark in the Southern Conference en route to finishing third at the SoCon Championships where ASU crowned three SoCon champions. Jahn joined the staff following an outstanding collegiate career at McKendree University. Jahn was a three-time All-American for the Bearcats and won an NAIA championship in 2008 in the 141-pound weight class. He finished seventh at the 2009 United States National Freestylee championships at 132 pounds. The Bolingbrook, Illi.-native recently welcomed a baby boy named Robert Michael Jahn on April 3, 2010.
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Assistant Coach Matt Fisk Matt Fisk Assistant Coach First Season Lehigh, 2010
First-year assistant coach Matt Fisk comes to Appalachian after an outstanding career at Lehigh, where he was just the seventh wrestler in program history to captain the team three-consecutive years. Fisk is no stranger to success, having been a four-time NCAA qualifier for the Mountain Hawks. Fisk amassed a career record of 88-37 and led his team in wins during in his final season. Fisk finished his senior campaign ranked second on the team in falls and bonus wins. In 2006, Fisk became the first true freshman for Lehigh to qualify for the NCAA championships since 1992. Fisk obtained a B.A. in biology from Lehigh in 2010. The Wyalusing, Pa.-native wrestled for his father, Walt, at Wyalusing High School, where he was a two-time state champion. Fisk, who previously owned the Pennsylvania high school record for career wins and falls, compiled a 175-9 record with 117 falls. Fisk and his wife. Tonette, reside in Seven Devils, N.C.
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Assistant Coach Pete Friedl Pete Friedl Assistant Coach First Season Illinois, 2006
Pete Friedl joins the Mountaineer staff as a first-year assistant coach after a stellar career at the University of Illinois where he was a three-time All-American and Big Ten champion. Friedl finished his career as the third-winningest wrestler in Illini history with 125 victories. Throughout his career, Friedl proved himself as a clutch wrestler. His dramatic victory in the 2004-05 Big Ten Championship final captured the title for the Illini. In 2005-06, his overtime win at the Midlands Championship final gave the Illini their thirdstraight tournament crown. After graduating in May 2006 with a degree in community health, Friedl stayed at Illinois and worked as an assistant with the strength and conditioning program. Friedl, who hails from Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Ill., was a two-time Junior National All-American and an undefeated state champion in his senior year.
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Support Staff CHARLIE COBB Athletics Director NC State, 1990 Fifth Year
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n his first five years at Appalachian State University, director of athletics Charlie Cobb has led the department to unparalleled success. The many achievements enjoyed by Appalachian athletics during the first 60 months of Cobb’s tenure include:
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Three NCAA Division I football national championships — marking the first time that any program has ever won three-consecutive NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS — formerly Division I-AA) and the first NCAA football titles ever won by a team from the state of North Carolina at any level. Shattering football attendance records at Kidd Brewer Stadium with crowds surpassing “The Rock’s” permanent seating capacity for each of ASU’s 28 regular-season home games since Cobb’s arrival in 2005. A 298-percent increase in football season-ticket sales. Five-consecutive Commissioner’s Cup championships — recognizing the top overall men’s sports program in the Southern Conference. Two Germann Cup championships — recognizing the top overall women’s sports program in the SoCon. Thirty-five percent of the athletics department’s students making the Academic Honor Roll (minimum GPA of 3.25). Five teams (men’s basketball, women’s cross country, field hockey, women’s indoor and outdoor track and field) earning public recognition awards, based on being among the nation’s top 10 percent in their respective sports based on Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The Yosef Club, which provides scholarship and facility support for studentathletes, raising over $2.5 million for the first time in 2009-10. Despite the state of the economy, the Yosef Club has reached the $2 million threshold for donations three years in a row and rasied nearly $2 million more in 2009-10 than it did in any year prior a string of five-straight record years since Cobb’s arrival. Appalachian’s athletics annual budget increasing from $7.5 million in Cobb’s first year to nearly $13 million in 2010-11.
However, the most notable of Cobb’s many achievements has been the addition of first-class facilities that will give Appalachian the opportunity to be successful across the athletics spectrum for years to come. Facility enhancements totaling $50 million were completed in 2009, headlined by the 120,000square-foot Appalachian Athletics Center. The seven-story complex, located behind Kidd Brewer Stadium’s west stands, includes new football offices and locker room, a strength and conditioning center, training facilities, academic study space and computer lab for all ASU student-athletes, as well as premium seating in the form of 600 club-level seats and 18 luxury suites. The facility enhancements also included other significant renovations to The Rock. A new ticket plaza, which serves as a grand entrance to the stadium, as well as ornamental fencing that replaced the chain-link barriers that used to surround the stadium and field were completed before the 2007 season, while a 4,400-seat upper deck on the stadium’s east side and substantial upgrades to the east and south concourses were completed prior to the ‘08 campaign. In addition to the renovations to Appalachian’s most visible athletics facility, the campaign has also produced new homes for Mountaineer baseball (Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium), softball (Sywassink/ Lloyd Family Stadium) and soccer (at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex), as well as the Apps’ first-ever indoor practice facility (Sofield Family Indoor Practice Facility) and renovations to Varsity Gym that have upgraded the facility to a premier practice and competition venue for ASU basketball, indoor track and field, volleyball and wrestling. With the $50 million in facilities enhancements, all 20 of Appalachian’s intercollegiate sports teams now practice and compete in facilities that have either been built or renovated in the last decade. While Cobb is quick to point out the “total team effort” put forth to achieve the many successes that have been enjoyed since he began his tenure as ASU’s director of athletics on July 1, 2005, it is the experience, vision and work ethic of the 42-year-old Cobb that has steered the Mountaineers to new heights. Prior to his arrival in Boone, Cobb was a member of the athletics department at North Carolina State University from 1998-2005. A four-year football letterwinner at NC State from 1987-90, Cobb served as the Wolfpack’s senior associate athletics director for external operations for the seven years prior to his arrival in Boone. In that role, he oversaw NC State’s marketing, ticket operations, media relations and student-athlete development operations, as well as serving on the department’s compact strategic planning initiative, gender equity and facilities committees. During his tenure, NC State increased football season-ticket sales by 87 percent and men’s basketball season-ticket sales by 121 percent. The combined ticket revenues accounted for an annual increase of over 86 percent for Wolfpack athletics, generating more than $6 million for the department. In addition, Cobb served as NC State’s administrator for baseball and women’s soccer, tournament manager for the 2004 NCAA men’s basketball first and second rounds at the RBC Center and the chair for the southeast region of the NCAA women’s soccer committee. Prior to returning to his alma mater in ‘98, Cobb spent six years in Atlanta, Ga., where he held positions with the Atlanta Sports Council, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl and the Georgia Dome. As an assistant executive director for the Atlanta Sports Council and the Peach Bowl, he helped coordinate Atlanta’s bid for the 2002 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four and handled all game and event operations for the Peach Bowl. As sales manager for the Georgia Dome from 1994-97, Cobb helped procure events such as the Southeastern Conference football championship, the SEC and Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball tournaments, NCAA men’s basketball championship events, Georgia High School Association football playoffs, major concerts and other college and amateur sporting events. Cobb graduated with honors with a B.A. in business administration from NC State in 1990. A second-team all-ACC honoree at center as a senior, Cobb was an academic all-ACC selection and collected the prestigious Jim Tatum Award, presented to the ACC football senior with the highest grade point average, and the Bob Warren Memorial Award, given to the Wolfpack football player that displays the highest integrity and sportsmanship. After receiving post-graduate scholarships from both the ACC and NFL Charities, Cobb earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University in 1992. Cobb is married to the former Lindsay Brecher, who was an all-ACC goalkeeper for NCSU women’s soccer from 1988-90 and serves as an assistant coach for Appalachian’s women’s soccer program. The Cobbs have a 12-year-old son, Harrison, and a nine-year-old daughter, Branan.
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Kelsey Brannan Manager
Bridgette Metcalf Manager
Marriane Rowley Manager
Amber Chappel Manager
Alexandra Mallard Manager
Chris Rickard Manager
Magda Szymczk Manager
Jimmy Strickland Athletic Trainer
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Roster Breakdown Name Austin Annas Russ Benner Kyle Benson John Blakely Kyle Blevins Brett Boston Austin Brown Matt Callahan Collin Creech Carter Downs Brock Durfee Kaleb Forrest Paul Glover Tony Gravely Weston Haney Jon Hartley Chris Johnson Riley Keen Mike Kessler Savva Kostis Brenden Lietz Dominic Parisi Acton Pifer Chip Powell Travis Puckett Aaron Scott Dylan Temple Austin Trotman Marc Tyson Domnick Vetell Jon Weber
Ht. 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-10 5-10 5-6 5-8 5-7 5-10 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-0 5-4 5-6 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-10 5-7 6-1 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-11
Wt. 125 149 141 174 165 125 141 141 149 174 Hwt. 157 197 125 125 174 133 149 141 149 174 125 133 157 157 149 197 184 Hwt. 165 174
Cl. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. RJr. Fr. Fr. RFr.
High School/Previous School Connelly Springs, N.C./East Burke Roselle Park, N.J./Roselle Park Morganton, N.C./Robert L. Patton Birmingham, Ala./Oak Mountain Sapulpa, Okla./Sapulpa Morganton, N.C./Freedom Sarasota, Fla./Sarasota Lexington, N.C./West Davidson Smithfield, N.C./Smithfield-Selma Tequesta, Fla./Jupiter Christian Sherrills Ford, N.C./Bandys Lexington, N.C./North Davidson Rochester, N.Y./Spencerport Martinsville, Va./Magna Vista Robbinsville, N.C./Robbinsville Lenoir, N.C./South Caldwell Hillsborough, N.C./Orange Dunwoody, Ga./Dunwoody Bay City, Mich./Western Boone, N.C./Watauga Greenville, N.C./J.H. Rose Harrisburg, N.C./Jay M. Robinson Marietta, Ga./Lassiter Greensboro, N.C./S.W. Guilford Matthews, N.C./David W. Butler Todd, N.C./Ashe County Marietta, Ga./Walton Winston-Salem, N.C./Mount Tabor Monroe, N.J./Monroe Township Trinity, N.C./Trinity Greer, S.C./Riverside
By Class
By State Alabama (1) John Blakely Florida (2) Austin Brown Carter Downs Georgia (3) Riley Keen Acton Pifer Dylan Temple Michigan (1) Mike Kessler North Carolina (18) Austin Annas Kyle Benson Brett Boston
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Matt Callahan Collin Creech Brock Durfee Kaleb Forrest Weston Haney Jon Hartley Chris Johnson Savva Kostis Brenden Lietz Dominic Parisi Chip Powell Travis Puckett Aaron Scott Austin Trotman Domnick Vetell New Jersey (2) Russ Benner Marc Tyson
Seniors (4) New York (1) Austin Annas Paul Glover Matt Callahan Chris Powell Oklahoma (1) Dylan Temple Kyle Blevins Juniors (7) South Carolina (1) Kyle Benson Jon Weber Kyle Blevins Carter Downs Virginia (1) Savva Kostis Tony Gravely Mike Kessler Travis Puckett Austin Trotman* Sophomores (6) John Blakely Brett Boston Brock Durfee Paul Glover Tony Gravely Jon Hartley
Freshmen (14) Russ Benner Austin Brown Collin Creech Chris Johnson Riley Keen Brenden Lietz Weston Haney Dominic Parisi Acton Pifer Aaron Scott Marc Tyson Domnick Vetell Jon Weber* Kaleb Forrest *denotes redshirt year
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Season Outlook There are many exciting things going into this year’s wrestling season that makes the 2010-2011 Appalachian State University wrestling season a great one to look forward to. Second-year head coach JohnMark Bentley is not only excited about the $25,000-facelift to the locker room, but he is also excited about the new additions to his coaching staff with Matt Fisk and Pete Friedl. “I’m really excited about the new additions in the coaching staff that we have,” said Bentley. “Adding Coach (Matt) Fisk and Coach (Pete) Friedl have been a big help this year and I think it’s really going to show when our guys get out on the mat and start competing.” The Mountaineers are looking to keep the momentum going from last year’s squad that tallied a 9-11 overall record, including a 3-2 third-place finish in the Southern Conference. The Black and Gold return all 10 starters from last year’s team, while adding 12 new faces to the program. A team that had six wrestlers compete in the finals of the SoCon Championships, with three adding conference champion to their resume. That is the most the team has boasted since 2003.
-125At the 125-pound weight class, this is the deepest weight class on the team. There are five guys in this class and all will be a tough challenge to anyone that steps on the mat with them. Leading the way in the division is returning Southern Conference champion and national qualifier, Tony Gravely. As a freshman, the Martinsville, Va.-native came all the way from the 4th seed and winning the tournament to then make it to the national tournament, where he won a match there. Gravely combined for a 15-11 record in his first season of action for ASU. “I think last year was a year where he got his feet wet and just came out on the scene,” remarked Bentley. “I think this year he is super motivated to go back to the national tournament and to get on the podium and not just be there.” Nipping at Gravely’s heels is sophomore Brett Boston, who for part of last year was the starter in this weight class, therefore he has the potential to be a tough competitor. Boston tallied six wins last year for Appalachian. Entering into the category is freshman Dominic Parisi, who was a high school All-American. Parisi was coached by his father at Jay M. Robinson High School, where he had a career record of 219-11, including 134 career pins. He is right there challenging in this weight class along with two veterans in Austin Annas and Weston Haney.
-133At 133, it is going to be a battle between two freshmen. Chris Johnson, who is a true freshman from Hillsborough, N.C., has had a great preseason and has surprised all the coaching staff. Johnson compiled an overall record of 184-30 with state runner-up finishes during his freshman and sophomore years, but notched back-to-back state titles as a junior and senior. “I think he can be really, really good this year,” said Bentley. “I think he’s improving everyday in the room and has spent a lot of individual time with our lightweight coaches and I think it’s really showing.” Also there pushing Johnson is another true freshman in Acton Pifer, who hails from Marietta, Ga. Pifer was an All-American, who was a two-time state placer and state champion that placed sixth at the Fargo Nationals and has wrestled some of the best in the country.
-141At 141 pounds, junior Mike Kessler is likely going to be the starter. Kessler had a great off season and has recovered from his surgery and firing on all cylinders after a 8-7 injury shortened year. Bentley believes Kessler can win the Southern Conference this year and can definitely make All-American.
-149The leadoff at 149 is going to be junior Savva Kostis who is a returning all-conference wrestler from last year. The local product ended up finishing as runner-up in last year’s conference tournament just short of making it to the national tournament. Kostis led the team in pins in the previous season, but challenging him for his spot will be true freshman Russell Benner. Benner, who left Roselle Park High School with 120 career victories is an outstanding talent, who was a New Jersey state placer and is very athletic and explosive.
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Season Outlook -157The Mountaineers have three weight classes that are very interesting and the 157 is the first of them. The Appalachian coaching staff has Chip Powell, who is a senior academic-wise, but he has one more year left of wrestling because he has a redshirt year. Powell tallied a 10-12 record last year and was runner-up at the SoCon tournament. Right now they are contemplating redshirting Powell, in that situation, junior Travis Puckett would be the go to guy that could fill the role for ASU. Puckett went 4-9 on the year.
-165At 165, junior Kyle Blevins has the edge to start. Blevins has been a two-year starter and has won over 20 matches in both his freshman and sophomore campaigns. The Oklahoma-native has proven it in the team room and at some off season tournaments that he can wrestle with anyone in the country, it will be a matter of putting it together. Blevins placed in two tournaments last season, before taking runner-up in the SoCon. A guy that is going to be challenging Blevins for the starting spot is sophomore John Blakely, who is from Birmingham, Ala. Blakely was an Alabama state champion and wrestled at 174 last year, but decided to make the cut in order to try to challenge for the weight class.
-174The 174-pound weight class is the second of three interesting situations for the Mountaineers. Junior Carter Downs, who is the returning starter, has the edge to start in the weight class, but true freshman Branden Lietz from Greenville, North Carolina, is talented and will be looked at to push Downs, at least by mid-December, for that starting spot. Lietz won 204 matches in his career against 21 losses. Downs posted a 12-15 record last season en route to a top 10 finish at the SoCon Tournament.
-184Southern Conference Wrestler of the Year and SoCon champion Austin Trotman returns for his redshirt junior season. Trotman has been right in the thick of things the last couple of years and hasn’t been able to get over the national hump and coaches believe this year is going to be his year. Trotman was the fifth Mountaineer to earn SoCon Wrestler of the Year honors as he strung together a 15-match win streak before being stopped at the NCAA Championships. Trotman finished the year with a team-leading 23 wins against six losses.
-197At 197 Dylan Temple, another returning conference champion, returns for his senior year. Temple has benefited from having Coach Friedl and Trotman to workout with and a lot of good situational training partners. Coach Bentley thinks last year at the NCAA tournament was an eye-opening experience for him and thinks that if he gets there this year with his mind right that he can get on the podium, as well. Temple recorded a 22-11 record last season en route to his conference crown.
-HeavyweightThe heavyweight division is the most up in the air weight class for the Apps. There are three Mountaineers that are going to be competing for the starting spot: sophomores Paul Glover and Brock Durfee and true freshman Marc Tyson from Monroe, New Jersey. Glover and Durfee combined for 13 wins last season, while Tyson combined for a 71-12 record at Monroe Township in just two years of competition. Tyson tallied an impressive 34-7 showing in his senior campaign alone.
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Meet the Mountaineers Austin Annas 125 Senior Connelly Springs, N.C. East Burke
2009-10: 009 10: Tallied a 1-2 1 2 record at Michigan State Open ... lone win of the season came against Pete Terrezza of Duke in a 6-5 decision. 2008-09: Won his first career match with a 6-2 decision over Limestone’s Brendan Conti ... defeated Virginia’s Wyatt Anderson 5-4 for his first dual match vicory ... beat VMI’s Johnathan Pope 3-0 and finished in fourth place at the Southern Conference tournament. East Burke: Placed twice at the state tournament ... earned team MVP honors in 2007. Personal: Born Sept. 21, 1989 ... son of Rick and Patricia Annas ... full name is Austin William Annas... two brothers, Justin and Jonathan and sister Nikki ... majoring in exercise science-preprofessional... member of Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF).
Kyle Benson 141 Junior Morganton, N.C. Robert L. Patton
2009-10: 009 10: Record four wins and four losses during the season ... Rattled off three straight victories at the Michigan State Open against Jerald Weidner, 4-2, took down Matt Sharp of UNC Pembroke in 1:19 and defeated Vitaly Radsky (Davidson) by forfeit. 2009: Did not wrestle. Robert L. Patton: Earned four varsity letters in wrestling and one in football. Personal: Born Aug. 31, 1989 ... son of Kirk and Marcia Benson ... two brothers, Brad and Jacob, and one sister, Olivia.
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Benson’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 0-2 0-2 0-0 4-4 1-0 0-0 4-6 1-2 0-0 John Blakely 165 Sophomore Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Annas’ Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 4-12 2-8 0-4 1-2 0-0 0-0 5-14 2-8 0-4
2009-10: Competed in four matches for the Mountaineers. Oak Mountain: A four-year letterwinner at Oak Mountain ... wrestled for the Alabama Wrestling Club under coach Rod Gaddy. Personal: Son of Barry and Susan Blakely ... born June 6, 1991 ... one brother, Barret ... major is undecided.
Year 2009-10 Overall
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Blakely’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 0-4 0-4 0-0 0-4 0-4 0-0
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Meet the Mountaineers Kyle Blevins 165 Junior Sapulpa,Okla. Sapulpa
2009-10: 009 10: Finished a solid soph sophomore campaign with a 22-12 record ...Second on the team with 14 dual meet victories ... Notched fifth place at the Michigan State Open after going 4-2 ... Tallied third place at Keystone Classic after posting 3-1 record ... Runner-up in the Southern Conference tournament in the 165 weight class after winning first bout against Pierre Frazille (The Citadel), 6-3, and falling to Victor Hojilla (UNC Greensboro), 10-5 ... Posted a 12-4 record after the first of the year, including rattling off eight straight wins ... Earned SoCon Wrestler of the Week for the week of January 17-24. 2008-09: Led the Mountaineers with a team-best 24 wins on his way to earning all-freshman accolades ... tied for the team lead with five major decisions ... started his collegiate off by winning six of his first seven matches, including his first three in ASU’s home opener against Gardner-Webb, Buffalo and Spartanburg Methodist ... earned three wins at the Lone Star Duals, earning a major decision and a pin in two of the three wins ... following a tough 7-5 defeat to No. 21 Seth Garvin of Chattanooga, Blevins won five of his next six matches heading into the SoCon tournament to give himself the No. 2 seed in the tournament ... after falling in the first round, came back to defeat Yler Mullen (Davidson) and Derek Sickel (The Citadel) to capture third place.
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Blevins’ Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 24-17 13-10 4-1 22-12 14-6 4-1 46-29 27-16 8-2 Brett Boston 125 Sophomore Morganton, N.C. Freedom
2009-10: Notched a 6-14 record during first season of competition for ASU ... Competed in both the 125 and 133 weight class with the majority of action coming in the 125 ... First collegiate win came against Matt Peters of Cleveland State at the Michigan State Open where he earned the major decision, 13-5. Freedom: A three-time state placer, finished high school with a record of 176-19 ... wrestled for coach Clay Reynolds and the club Arrichion. Personal: Son of Cref and Lisa Boston ... one brother, Marc and one sister, Kristin ... major is undecided.
Sapulpa: Was first three-time state champion in school history ... earned varsity letters in wrestling, football and golf Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1989 ... son of Dewayne and Nancy Blevins ... brother Cody and sister Amy ... majoring in Communication ... enjoys bow fishing and disc golf.
Year 2009-10 Overall
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Boston’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 6-14 3-6 0-2 6-14 3-6 0-2
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Meet the Mountaineers Matt Callahan 141 Senior Lexington, N.C. West Davidson
Personal: Son of John and Leslie Downs ... born July 16, 1989 ... two brothers, Chris and Matt ... majoring in political science ... plans on attending law school.
2009-10: Appeared in two matches at the Michigan State Open, recording losses in both matches. 2008-09: Participated at the Davidson tournament, falling in both of his matches. West Davidson: Twice named to all-conference team ... named team MVP and earned coach’s award ... lettered in wrestling, baseball and soccer. Personal: Born July 5, 1989 ... son of Dee Dee and Jeffrey Callahan ... two brothers, Jake and Clint ... majoring in exercise science ... made the Dean’s list last year ... enjoys wakeboarding.
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Callahan’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-0 0-0 Carter Downs 174 Junior Tequesta, Fla. Jupiter Christian
Down’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon Did Not Wrestle 12-15 6-8 2-3 12-15 6-8 2-3
Brock Durfee Hwt Sophomore Sherrills-Ford, N.C. Bandy’s
2009-10: Recorded a 5-7 record in first season ... First collegiate victory came against Tharon Allen (Mott CC) as he fell in :40 at the Michigan State Open ... Also won next match against Jared Torrence of Northern Illinois, 4-2. Bandys: A four-year letterwinner in wrestling and football ... two-time all-state honoree in wrestling ... finished with overall record of 137-40.
2009-10: Tallied a 12-15 record in his first year of competition for the Mountaineers ... Split time in between the 174 and 184 ... Placed fifth at the Michigan State Open after recording a 3-2 record and earning the major decision, 11-1, against Michigan State’s Neil Hyska in his final match ... Took fourth place at the Southern Conference wrestling tournament in the 174 after winning two matches by major decision, but was edged by VMI’s Evan Dill, 6-5.
Personal: Son of Patrick and Rhonda Durfee ... one brother, Hunter ... major is undecided.
Year 2009-10 Overall
Durfee’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 5-7 0-1 0-0 5-7 0-1 0-0
2008-09: Did not wrestle. Jupiter Christian: Lettered in wrestling, football and cross country ... took second place at the state tournament as a junior and won the state championship as a senior.
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Meet the Mountaineers Paul Glover 197 Sophomore Rochester, N.Y. Spencerport
2009-10: 009 10 Compiled C il d a 8-12 8 12 record in his first season for the Black and Gold ... Went 3-2 at the Michigan State Open to take fourth place ... First win was over Ryan Crabtree (Cleveland State), 5-3 ... Took third place at the Keystone Classic after tallying back-to-back victories over Charles Fox (Princeton), 3-1, and Larry Otsuka (Brown) by fall in 5:24.
2009-10: One of three Mountaineers to wrestle in the NCAA Tournament ... Became first ASU 125-pounder to win a conference championship since Rich Caisse in 2003 when he defeated the top two seeds in the tournament, beating Demetrius Johnson 6-4 in overtime and pinning UNCG’s Eric Chandler in the finals ... Won first four bouts of his career before falling to Fred Santaite of Boston ... Went on a six-match win streak to win his SoCon crown ... Faced top 10 competition at NCAAs ... Defeated Liberty’s Jonathan Childress, 6-2, before falling to then-#4 Anthony Robles (Arizona State), 17-0 in a technical fall and then-#7 James Nichlson (Old Dominion) by fall in 4:19. Magna Vista: A four-time all-state performer ... three-time all-American ... two-time state and regional champion and fourtime district champ ... finished career with 137 wins and two undefeated seasons. Personal: Son of Harold and Gale Gravely ... one sister, Shakina ... major is undecided.
Spencerport: Won the state championship as a junior and finished fourth as a senior ... earned section and Monroe County MVP honors ... set school records for pins, wins and escapes as a senior. Personal: Son of Phyllis Glover ... one brother, Dan and one sister, Patricia ... major is undecided ... enjoys playing golf.
Year 2009-10 Overall
Glover’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 8-12 1-7 0-0 8-12 1-7 0-0 Tony Gravely 125 Sophomore Martinsville, Va. Magna Vista
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Gravely’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 15-11 6-5 2-1 15-11 6-5 2-1
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Meet the Mountaineers Weston Haney 125 Junior Robbinsville, N.C. Robbinsville
2009-10: 009 10: Saw action in eight contests c for the Mountaineers ... Split time between the 125 and 133 weight class ... Lone victory of the season came against Kenny Porter (Newberry) by fall in 3:49. 2008-09: Finished 2-2 on the season with both wins coming at the Davidson Tournament. Robbinsville: Earned varsity letters in five sports, twice in football, baseball and cross country, three times in track and field and four in wrestling. Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1989 ... son of David and Janie Haney ... two brothers, Wren and Jess.
Mike Kessler M 141 1 JJunior Bay City, Mich. B Bay City Western B
2009-10: 009 10: Posted an 8 8-7 7 record o on the year before going down with an injury in late November ... Went 3-2 at the Michigan State Open to take fifth place in the open division by defeating Ohio’s Darren Boing 10-8 ... Went 3-2 at the Keystone Classic to finish fourth. 2008-09: Finished fifth on the team with 17 wins while wrestling at 141-pounds ... earned Southern Conference allfreshman honors ... tied for third on the team with three major decisions ... earned his first collegiate win by pinning Spartanburg Methodist’s Michael Mew ... picked up a season-high three-straight victories with wins over Duke, Davidson and VMI ... earned a pinfall and major decision during the streak ... went 3-1 at the SoCon tournament, defeating Davidson’s Vitaly Radsky 12-4 to take home third. 2007-08: Redshirted Western: Three-time all-state honoree and four-time conference champion. Personal: Born Jan 16, 1989 ... son of Mark and Karen Kessler ... has two siblings; Jason and Janelle ... full name is Michael Jared Kessler ... majoring in exercise science ... enjoys wakeboarding and hunting.
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Haney’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-7 0-3 0-2 3-9 0-3 0-2 Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
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Meet the Mountaineers Savva Kostis 149 Junior Boone, N.C. Watauga
2009-10: 009-10: Tied for second on the th team with a career-high 21 wins to only six loses in his breakthrough 2010 season ... Had a team-best nine pins ... Took sixth place at the Michigan State Open ... Earned first-team all-conference honors after going 1-1, to take second place in the Southern Conference tournament ... Recorded four victories at the Southern Scuffle, including three for falls to help ASU earn a top-25 finish at the high competitive affair. 2008-09: Took over the starting spot at 149 midway through the season and went 10-15 and placed third at the Southern Conference tournament ... defeated Boston’s Andrew Swank by an 8-2 decision for his first collegiate win ... grabbed three wins at the SoCon tournament, wrapping up third place with an 11-5 decision over VMI’s Joseph Munno. Watauga: Earned NW Conference most outstanding wrestler of the year award ... two-time state runner-up ... three-time regional champion career record of 147-25 ... lettered in football, track and field and wrestling. Personal: Born March 20, 1990 ... son of George and Tina Kostis ... one brother, Demetres ... majoring in business management ... father George wrestled at Appalachian State.
Chip Powell C 157 1 Senior S Greensboro, N.C. G SW S Guilford
2009-10: mark during the season en route 009-10: Compiled a 10-12 ma to claiming second place at 157 in the Southern Conference tournament ... Posted back-to-back wins after defeating VMI’s Joe Munno, 14-7, and Chattanooga’s Josh Condon, 10-6, before falling to The Citadel’s Turtogtokh Luvsandorj. 2008-09: Finished the year 18-17 after splitting the season wrestling at 149 and 157 ... went 9-5 at 157 and 3-1 in the Southern Conference ... started the season winning five of his first eight matches before hitting a rough stretch toward the end of 2008 where he wrestled three ranked wrestlers back-toback-to-back, falling in all three matches ... took over at 157 on Jan. 16 and defeated Campbell’s Jake Fose with a pin in the first period ... won six-straight matches going in to the SoCon tournament ... lost a tight first match of the tournament to UTC’s Joey Knox, 7-6, but came back to defeat Mike Long (VMI) and pinned Carl Sandercock (Davidson) to take home third place ... was named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Month for February after going 4-0 in the month. 2007-08: Wrestled at 149 and went 4-6 on the season ... won first ever collegiate match beating Vince Cina at Keystone Classic Guilford: Three-time all-conference honoree and three-time team captain ... earned team MVP honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. Personal: Born Dec. 30, 1988 ... son of William and Terry Powell ... full name is William James Powell IV ... sister Jessica and brother Isaac ... majoring in physical education ... enjoys fishing and dancing.
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
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K ti ’ C d Kostis’ Career R Record Overall Duals SoCon 10-15 3-7 2-2 21-16 12-8 5-0 31-31 15-15 7-2
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Powell’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 4-6 0-0 0-0 18-17 10-11 3-1 10-12 8-9 1-4 32-35 18-20 4-5 Travis T Puckett 157 1 Junior J Matthews, M N.C. David W. Butler D
2009-10: 009 10: Tallied a 4-9 4 9 record wrestling wr at 157 ... Posted two wins at Keystone Classic to finish in the top 10 in the 157 weight class ... Went on a slide after event, but finished picked up a technical fall victory over Trevor Steverson of Belmont Abbey, 16-1.
Dylan Temple 197 Senior Marietta, Ga. Walton
2009-10: 009-10: One of three Mountaineers Mounta to advance to the NCAA Tournament ... Completed his second-straight 20-win season with his 22-11 mark ... Put together three streaks of four wins or more, including a four-match streak that carried over into his first Southern Conference title at 197 ... Posted a 6-2 decision over UNCG’s Ryan Sughrue and a 8-2 decision over The Citadel’s Justin Sparrow to earn his SoCon crown ... Dropped both decisions in the NCAA Tournament to Rider’s Tyler Smith, 9-3, and Boise State’s Matt Casperson, 8-3 ... Member of the 2009-10 NWCA All-Academic squad.
2008-09: Went 3-3 on the year with two pins ... Earned first collegiate victory with a pin over Campbell’s Jake Fose.
2008-09: Finished second on the team with 23 wins ... went 4-1 in the SoCon and took second in the SoCon Tournament ... finished 9-3 to end the season, including six in a row at one point ... led the team with seven pins and was second with four major decisions ... ranks second on the team in career wins with 38 (Frank Celorrio is first with 50).
David W. Butler: All-conference in wrestling three years in a row ... third place in state junior year, state champion senior year ... Wrestled for the club Arrichon under Clay and Ty Reynolds.
2007-08: Went 15-13 as a freshman wrestling at 184 and 197 ... took third place in the southern conference tournament by defeating John Buck of the Citadel 9-1 ... won eight out of his last nine matches.
Personal: Born June 15, 1990 ... son of Michael and Sylvia Puckett ... two brothers, Jake and Pete ... father Michael wrestled and played football at Auburn ... brother Jake wrestled at North Carolina and Pete wrestles at Eastern Michigan ... major is undecided ... enjoys kayaking and rock climbing.
Walton: Earned all-state and all-county honors ... fourth in state as sophomore... state champ and nationally ranked as a junior in 160 lbs. category... second in state as senior
Year 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Puckett’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 3-3 0-0 0-0 4-9 1-2 0-0 7-12 1-2 0-0
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Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1988 ... made Deans list with a 3.7 GPA son of Debbie Temple ... has two siblings; Emery and Laura Bilbo ... full name is Dylan Dean Temple.
Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Temple’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 15-13 7-5 5-3 23-16 13-10 4-1 22-11 10-4 3-2 60-40 30-19 12-6 GoASU.com
Meet the Mountaineers A Austin Trotman 184 1 JJunior Winston-Salem, N.C. W Mount Tabor M
2009-10: 009-10: Named Southern Conference Con Wrestler of the Year ... Fifth Mountaineer to ever earn the honor ... Named to the allconference team ... Twice received SoCon Wrestler of the Week for the weeks of February 3-9 and January 13-19 ... Started off the season with six-straight wins, including a first-place finish at the Michigan State Open, before falling to then-#22 Scott Giffin of Penn, 7-2, giving him second place at the Keystone Classic ... Rolled off 15 straight victories, capturing the 184 SoCon crown, before falling to top 10 competition in the NCAA Tournament ... Was defeated by then-#8 Louis Caputo (Harvard), 5-2, and then-#10 Mike Pucillo (Ohio State) to cap off season ... Finished the season ranked at #19. 2008-09: Despite suffering a season-ending injury in December, finished sixth on the team with 14 wins ... started the season with six-straight wins ... took second at the Keystone Classic, lost in the finals to No. 6 Mike Cannon (American) ... reeled off eight-straight wins after the loss, including threestraight wins over wrestlers ranked in the top-25. 2007-08: Qualified for the NCAA Championships as a freshman at 184 after finishing second in the Southern Conference tournament ... beat 20th ranked Scott Ferguson of Army at the NCAA Championships ... finished 21-13 on the season. Mount Tabor: Two-time state champion ... 146-27 career record and a 46-0 record as a senior ... senior national all-American ... runner-up at Rocky Mountain Nationals ... four-year letterwinner in wrestling and two-year letterman in football. Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1988 ... son of LeRoy Trotman ... majoring in religious studies ... plans on becoming a missionary after graduation ... enjoys playing guitar and skateboarding ... member of Athletes in Action and FCA.
Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Overall
Trotman’s Career Record Overall Duals SoCon 21-13 14-5 4-1 14-3 8-0 0-0 23-6 15-3 5-0 58-22 37-8 9-1
Newcomers Russell Benner 149 Freshman Roselle Park, N.J. Roselle Park
Roselle Park: Four-year letterwinner at Roselle Park High School for coach John Ranieri ... Named all-state and all-conference as a senior and three year all-conference and all-county performer ... Named Union County Wrestler of the Year and Most Outstanding Senior Wrestler ... Tallied a 39-3 record en route to leading team in points ... Only losses were to state finalists ... Left RPHS with 120 career victories. Personal: Born Russell James Benner on July 22 ... Son of Mark and Liz Benner ... Has two siblings, Melissa and Aimee.
Austin Brown 141 Freshman Sarasota, Fla. Sarasota
Sarasota: arasota: Wrestled for Ron Jones Jon at Sarasota High School, where he earned letters in all four years of competition. Personal: Born Austin Duhe Brown on March 9 ... Son of Al and Trish Brown .. Has one sibling named Alex.
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Meet the Mountaineers C Collins Creech 149 1 FFreshman SSmithfield, N.C. SSmithfield-Selma
Smithfi ithfield-Selma: ld S l Compiled C il d a 126-46 career record at Smithfield-Selma as a four-year letterwinner ... Earned Most Improved Award, Coaches’ Award and Most Outstanding Wrestler Award ... Tallied a school record for most wins in a season and overall ... Also lettered in cross country/track & field. Personal: Born Collins Byrd Creech on March 10 ... Son of Cindy Byrd Creech.
Kaleb Forrest 157 Freshman Lexington, N.C. North Davidson
North orth Davidson: Wrestled four years at North Davidson High School under direction of coach Danny Crotts. Personal: Born Kaleb Mark Forrest on January 10 ... Son of Kelly Forrest and Darena Pack ... Has one sibling, Zachary.
Chris Johnson 133 Freshman Hillsborough, N.C. Orange
Orange: Lettered four years at Orange High School for coach Bobby Shriner ... Compiled an overall record of 184-30 ... State runner-up as a freshman and sophomore and broke through during junior and senior campaigns to notch back-to-back state championship titles ... Lettered in cross country and track & field. Personal: Born William Christopher Johnson on December 5 ... Son of Bill Johnson ... Has one sister, Kayla.
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Riley Keen 149 Freshman Dunwoody, Ga. Dunwoody
unwoody: Wrestled for four ye Dunwoody: years at Dunwoody High School under the direction of Ed Winterstein ... Was two-time state placer and MVP of his school and county. Personal: Born Riley Ford Keen on January 3 ... Son of Rhonda Keen ... Brother of Donald and Hannah.
Branden Lietz 174 Freshman Greenville, N.C. J.H. Rose
H Rose: Tallied a career-record career recor of 204 wins and 21 losses for J.H. Scott Honecker at J.H. Rose High School ... Three-time all-conference performer and four-time Pitt County Champion ... 4A Mideast Runner-Up and 4A East Champion ... Super 32 Placer and 4A State Champion in the 171 ... Two-time Team, County and Conference MVP ... Three-time North Carolina National Team member. Personal: Born Branden Michael Lietz on August 21 ... Son of Brian and Laurie Lietz ... Has three siblings, Nicholas, Amanda and Kaila.
Dominic Parisi 125 Freshman Greenville, N.C. J.H. Rose
y M. Robinson: Coached by his h father, Dave Parisi at Jay M. Jay Robinson for four seasons ... Member of 2010 3A State Championship squad ... Four-time conference champion ... Three-time state champion ... Placed in the top 10 at Senior Nationals, earning him All-American honors in the 119-pound weight class ... Recipient of Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award ... Career record of 219-11, with 134 career pins ... Also was a member of cross country team where he achieved all-conference, all-county and qualified for the state meet.
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Domnick Vetell 165 Freshman Trinity, N.C. Trinity
A Acton Pifer 133 1 FFreshman Marietta, Ga. M LLassiter
Lassiter: ssiter: Wrestled four years at LLassiter High School for Steve Day ... Two-time state placer and state champion in the 125pound weight class ... Placed sixth at the Fargo Nationals. Personal: Born Steven Acton Pifer on January 15 ... Son of Steve and Adrian Pifer and Kari Hunter ... Has two siblings, Camdyn and Bryson.
Trinity: nity: Lettered four years at Tri Trinity High School for Kyle Spencer ... Named all-conference during junior and senior years ... Tabbed Pedmont Conference Wrestler of the Year and Most Valuable Wrestler in regional competition ... Tallied 196 career wins. Personal: Born Dominick Micheal Vetell on June 28 ... Son of Joe and Connie Vetell ... Has two siblings Joey and Connie.
John Weber 174 Freshman Greer, S.C. Riverside
A Aaron Scott 1 149 F Freshman T Todd, N.C. A Ashe County
Ashe County: Three-sport standout at Ashe County High School ... Wrestled for Keith Phillips and also participated in football and baseball. Personal: Born Aaron Christopher Scott on March 21 ... Son of Brad and Sandy Scott ... Has one sibling, Meghan.
Marc Tyson HWT Freshman Monroe, N.J. Monroe Township
T hi Wrestled W tl d and played football at Monroe Monroe Township: Township High School ... Tallied a 37-4 record on the mat during his senior year and 71-12 for his career in just two years of competition ... Notched all-state honors in both football and wrestling ... Academically, was named New Jersey Rising Scholar and was a member of National Society of High School Scholars. Personal: Born Marc Tyson on November 7 ... Son of Marc and Sharon Tyson ... Has three siblings, Jeremy, Sierah and Charrise ... sister Sierah, participated in track and field at Georgetown University and cousin, David Williams played football for Elon.
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2009-10: Did not wrestle. Riverside: Earned four letters in wrestling and three in football ... named all-region his senior year ... earned team most improved award as a sophomore and MVP as a senior. Personal: Son of Jack and Leeann Weber ... two brothers, David and Michael and one sister, Carly ... enjoys fishing and hunting ... majoring in business.
Jon Hartley 174 Sophomore Lenoir, N.C. South Caldwell
2009-10: Did not wrestle. South Caldwell: A two-time all-county,all-region and allconference performer ... earned team MVP as a senior and most improved as a junior ... went 41-6 as a senior. Personal: Son of Kenneth Hartley and Adrian Brown ... one sister, Meghan, three brothers, Kyle, Tucker and Spencer ... majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-dentistry.
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2010 Season Review
2010 Review Date
Opponent
Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 28
Michigan State Open Keystone Classic (Philadelphia, Pa.) Northeast Duals (Troy, N.Y.) Binghamton No. 7 Nebraska Pennsylvania Sacred Heart at Ohio vs. Cleveland State (at Ohio) Southern Scuffle at No. 24 Virginia Tech at Campbell UNC Greensboro* No. 18 Virginia Franklin & Marshall Belmont Abbey at Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina State (at Gardner-Webb) at The Citadel* at Chattanooga* Vs. Northern Iowa (at Chattanooga) Davidson* VMI* Liberty SoCon Tournament (Davidson, N.C.) NCAA Tournament (Omaha, Neb.)
Dec. 4 Dec. 29-30 Jan. 4 Jan. 9 Jan. 14 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 24 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 14 Feb. 23 March 6 March 18
Result No Team Score 3rd out of 9 L, 28-16 L, 40-6 L, 22-12 W, 34-9 L, 26-9 L, 28-20 24th out of 31 L, 32-16 W, 43-4 L, 28-13 L, 28-12 W, 49-4 W, 47-0 W, 31-7 W, 22-17 W, 21-16 L, 30-9 L, 30-9 W, 42-8 W, 22-15 L, 25-10 3rd (71.5 points) 56th (2.0 points)
* Southern Conference Match
SoCon Regular Season Standings Team
SoCon
^ Chattanooga $ UNC Greensboro Appalachian State The Citadel VMI Davidson
5-0 4-1 3-2 2-3 1-4 0-5
^ Regular-season champion $ Tournament Champion
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SoCon Championship Team Results
Overall 11-7 8-7 9-11 9-6 5-9 5-16
Team UNC Greensboro The Citadel Appalachian State Chattanooga VMI Davidson
Points 81.5 74 71.5 43 37 21
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2010 Individual Results
Individual Results Wrestler
Wt Wt.
Record
Dual Meets SoCon
Falls Tech Falls Maj. Dec.
Brett Boston
125 133 Total 125 125 125 133 Total 133
6-12 0-2 6-14 15-11 1-2 1-4 0-3 1-7 10-3
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133 141 Total 141 141 141 141 149 149 149 157 165 Total 157 157 165 174 Total 165 174 Total 174 184 Total 174 184 197 Total 174 184 Total 197 197 285 285
12-10 0-1 12-11 8-7 9-18 0-2 4-4 21-16 2-4 1-4 1-2 1-0 3-6 4-9 10-12 21-12 1-0 22-12 2-6 0-2 2-8 8-3 15-2 23-6 0-4 12-6 10-5 22-11 7-8 5-7 12-15 8-12 0-2 12-20 5-7
Tony Gravely Austin Annas Weston Haney
Frank Celorrio Jacob Earp
Mike Kessler Chris Collura Matt Callahan Kyle Benson Savva Kostis Richie Dehnz Zack Mastro
Travis Puckett Chip Powell Kyle Blevins
Colt Howell
Austin Trotman
John Blakely Dylan Temple
Carter Downs
Paul Glover Brandon Brothers Ken Altarac Brock Durfee GoASU.com
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History/Records
Olympians XIV XIX XXIV XXV
SoCon Champions
Al Crawford H Herb b Singerman Si Ike Anderson Dale Oliver Ike Anderson
1948 1968 1988
1984 1996 1998 2001
1992
NCAA All-Americans 1941 1992 2002 2003
Charles Parks Al Crawford Donnell Rawls Mark Fee Mark Fee
SoCon Wrestler Of The Year
121 175 118 165 174
1993 2001 2002 2003 2008 2010
NCAA Freshman All-Americans 1982 1997
Thomas Huthinson David d Hopper
1966 1968 1970 1971
Bill C Cookk Don Cox Jim Whitmer George Sansone Walt Braine Bruce Schlegal Herb Singerman Bruce Schlegal Bruce Schlegal
Donnell Rawls Travis Drake Travis Drake Mark Fee Scott Ervin Austin Trotman
SoCon Coach Of The Year
126 126 1989 1993 1994 1996 2001 2003
NAIA All-Americans 1960 60
1995 1997 1999 2003
130 157 123 123 160 Hwt 126 Hwt Hwt
Paul Mance P Paull M Mance Paul Mance Paul Mance Paul Mance Paul Mance
SoCon Most Outstanding Wrestler 1981 1985 1987 1993 1999 2001 2002 2007
Todd Sumter Amaro Lamar Amaro Lamar Victor Balmeceda Jeremy Hart Jeremy Hart Mark Fee Scott Ervin
All-Southern Conference 1993
1994
1995 1998 2000
Donnell Rawls Corey Creech Shomari Rozier John Reynolds Melvin Crosby Vince Zullo Kyle Kuykendall Shomari Rozier Seth Meyerson Mike Orris Daryk Moistner Rob Daly Jeremy Hart Andy Putnam
126 158 167 190 Hwt 134 150 167 177 118 177 142 141 149
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2001
2002
2003
Rich Caisse Travis Burke Geoff McIntosh Danny Misenheimer Travis Drake Mark Fee Lee Roper Rich Caisse Travis Drake Eric Burns Lee Roper Mark Fee Sean McIntosh Josh Carroll
135 133 197 Hwt 133 165 174 125 133 141 165 174 184 197
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Jason Jones Ruebon Daniels Eric Burns Scott Ervin Scott Ervin Frank Celorrio Savva Kostis Austin Trotman
149 Hwt 149 149 149 133 149 184
*Prior to 1993, SoCon Meet champions earned all-conference honors.
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History/Records 2000
Southern Conference Champions 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
1991 1992 1990
1991 1990 1992
1993 1994
1995 1996 1997 1999
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Chris Jacobson Male Midkiff Craig Cody Jim Polsinelli Tom Lunsford Ike Anderson Andre Massey Lo Carmen Bob Hilfiger Pat Cucci Tom Moore Bob Hilfiger Tom Sumter Thomas Hutchinson Chuck Jones Steve Swan Johnathan Hampton Larry Savides Steve Swan Johnathan Hampton Thermus Briggs Dave Besser Amaro Lamar Marshall Irby Johnathan Hampton Thomas Hutchinson Amaro Lamar Lee Reitzel Dave Sloan Amaro Lamar Rock Burch Jevon Morris Dave Sloan Mike Maxam Antonio Calloway Adrian Hines Chris Zwilling Rock Burch Antonio Calloway Jevon Morris Adrian Hines Donnell Rawls Adrian Hines Corey Creech Antonio Calloway Adrian Hines Chris Zwilling Rock Burch Antonio Calloway Antonio Calloway Jevon Morris Adrian Hines Donnell Rawls Adrian Hines Corey Creech Melvin Crosby Victor Balmeceda Corey Creech Melvin Crosby Vince Zullo Kyle Kuykendall Shomari Rozier Seth Myerson Mike Orris Seth Myerson Duke Howell Tony Hairston Derek Strobel Seth Myerson Tony Hairston David Hopper Jeremy Hart
2001
150 158 158 134 150 126 134 Hwt 142 150 118 142 150 126 118 158 177 134 158 167 190 Hwt 142 167 177 177 142 158 134 142 Hwt 126 142 167 118 150 190 Hwt 118 134 150 118 150 158 118 150 190 Hwt 118 118 134 150 118 150 158 Hwt 134 158 Hwt 134 150 167 177 118 177 Hwt 118 158 190 118 126 141
2002 2003
2005 2007 2008 2009 2010
Jeremy Hart P.J. Boccia Rich Caisse Travis Drake Jeremy Hart P.J. Boccia Mark Fee Travis Drake Mark Fee Rich Caisse Travis Drake Lee Roper Mark Fee Josh Carroll Ruebon Daniels Scott Ervin Scott Ervin Frank Celorrio Tony Gravely Austin Trotman Dylan Temple
141 157 125 133 141 157 165 133 165 125 133 165 165 197 Hwt 149 149 133 125 184 197
NCAA At-Large Qualifiers 1972 1977 1978 1984 1987 1993 1996 1997 2002 2005 2007 2008
Herb Singerman Jim Polsinelli Craig Cody Chuck Jones Lee Reitzel Donnell Rawls Jason Hooker Eddy Clark Erik Smith P. J. Boccia Jason Jones Neal Martin Terreyl Williams Austin Trotman
126 134 158 118 158 118 167 177 134 157 141 174 133 184
Career Wins List Name e
Years
1. Scott Ervin 2. Jeremy Hart 3. Mark Fee 4. Travis Drake 5. Mike Orris 6. Amaro Lamar 7. Mike Maxam Tony Hairston
2003-08 1996-01 1998-03 1998-03 1992-95 1984-87 1986-89 1993-96
Wins 114 108 98 94 85 83 82 82
Most Wins In A Season Name me
Years
1. Scott Ervin 2. Mark Fee 3. Travis Drake 4. Donnell Rawls 5. Amaro Lamar 6. Jeremy Hart Jason Jones Rich Caisse 9. Jason Jones Jason Hooker Seth Myerson
2007-08 2002-03 2001-02 1991092 1986-87 1999-00 2002-03 2002-03 2003-04 1995-96 1995-96
Wins 38 36 35 33 32 31 31 31 30 30 30
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EDUCATING NORTH CAROLINA’S CITIZENS AND LEADERS Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Boone, N.C. At an elevation of 3,333 feet, Boone began as a frontier outpost named after pioneer Daniel Boone, who first explored the area in the 1760s. Since that time, the area has attracted those seeking natural beauty, adventure and learning. Appalachian is a member of the 16-campus University of North Carolina system. The university offers a challenging and stimulating learning experience for nearly 17,000 students. Appalachian combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large, research institution. It is particularly known for its research and outreach in health-related fields and the areas of energy/environment/economics. Distinctively residential, the main campus encompasses 411 acres. It includes 19 academic buildings, 20 residence halls, four dining facilities and 11 recreational and athletic facilities. Appalachian also operates a living-learning center in New York City. Off-campus programs are offered in 10 counties through collaboration with area community colleges. The university is characterized by close collaboration between students and faculty, quality academics, and life-changing co-curricular activities that develop graduates with real-world capabilities. Appalachian also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and service to communities, both locally and globally. Consistently ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s best public universities in the Southeast, Appalachian is also noted as a “best value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine and other publications. Appalachian supports a broad-based athletics program, featuring 10 men’s and 10 women’s intercollegiate teams. The Mountaineers hold NCAA Division I status and have been members of the Southern Conference since 1971. The Mountaineers won their 30th Southern Conference Commissioner’s Cup for overall excellence in men’s athletics during the 2009-10 academic year. The award was established in 1979. In football, the Mountaineers won three consecutive NCAA Division I FCS national championship titles – in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The Germann Cup, which recognizes overall women’s excellence, has been won by Appalachian eight times since the award’s inception in 1987. This is the second-most in league history. Since joining the Southern Conference, the Mountaineers have captured league titles in football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, men’s soccer and men’s tennis. Appalachian’s student-athletes excel in the classroom as well as on the playing field. In the 2009-10 academic year, 69 student-athletes made the Southern Conference’s academic all-conference teams. To be eligible, a student-athlete must possess at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average. One Mountaineer had a 4.0 GPA.
APPALACHIAN ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics at Appalachian State University believes in maintaining the intercollegiate athletics program as an integral part of the University’s overall program of education, with emphasis on and priority given to the high academic quality and standards and the complete development of the student. Appalachian State University provides opportunity and encouragement for student-athletes to progress toward degrees of their choice and to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, leadership and institutional loyalty. The Department of Athletics is committed to ensuring the general welfare of the student-athlete and to encouraging the highest standards of sportsmanship on behalf of student-athletes, the student body and the University’s supporters. The intercollegiate athlete representing ASU is both a bona-fide student pursuing a degree program and an amateur competitor. Appalachian Athletics is committed to insuring equitable recruitment, participation and treatment of individuals including members of under-represented populations through its athletics administration, staff, coaches, programs and policies. The University’s policy of non-discrimination represents a moral and ethical, not merely a legal, imperative. The University has determined that its athletics program will meet the necessary qualifications, guidelines and funding to hold membership in Division I of the NCAA. The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to insure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. A sound program of intercollegiate athletics should benefit the institution through its effects on students, alumni ad the institution itself. Specifically, it should maintain and improve the loyalty and esprit de corps of the student body, and in strengthening the pride and enthusiasm of the alumni; it should serve as a favorable public relations factor and provide benefits to the participants.
APPALACHIAN ATHLETICS DIVERSITY STATEMENT Appalachian athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
POINTS OF PRIDE OUTSTANDING FACULTY
CONTRIBUTORS TO KNOWLEDGE
Ninety-nine percent of Appalachian’s full-time faculty hold doctorate, first professional degree, or other terminal degree.
Each year, Appalachian receives $12-14 million in external grants and contracts, which fund research projects that improve lives in North Carolina, across the nation and around the world. Appalachian values undergraduate research, so many of these projects generate special opportunities for students.
SMALL CLASSES, PERSONAL ATTENTION Personal attention from faculty is a hallmark of the Appalachian experience. Classes average 26 students. This close-knit “community of learners” contributes to Appalachian having a freshman-to-sophomore retention rate of nearly 87 percent.
STUDENT SATISFACTION Appalachian ranks No. 7 out of 592 schools in MyPlan.com’s student rankings for “Overall Satisfaction & Happiness with Choice.”
COMPREHENSIVE DEGREE OFFERINGS Appalachian offers more than 140 undergraduate and graduate major programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine and Applied Arts, Reich College of Education, Walker College of Business, University College, Hayes School of Music, College of Health Sciences and Cratis D. Williams Graduate School. Appalachian also offers a doctorate of education.
INTERNATIONALLY CONNECTED With study abroad opportunities on nearly every continent, Appalachian students have access to approximately 200 foreign sites for semester and year programs of study.
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CAMPUS The Princeton Review’s 2010 “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” included Appalachian among the nation’s most environmentally responsible campuses. Appalachian’s sustainability ethic is evident through an electricity-generating wind turbine on campus, a biodiesel-powered public transportation system, research and academic degree programs that focus on issues related to energy, economics and the environment, as well as a commitment to new buildings that are efficiently designed and LEED® certified.
AN EDUCATION LEADER The Reich College of Education provides the most teacher education graduates of all University of North Carolina campuses – 16 percent of beginning teachers are prepared by Appalachian. The college’s new building under construction should be complete by summer 2011.
PASSIONATE AND SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI Appalachian has more than 99,000 living alumni, 70 percent of whom have remained in North Carolina after graduating. They are leaders in their communities and professions, exemplifying how Appalachian can and does make a difference in the world.
APPALACHIAN TIMELINE 1899
Dougherty brothers founded Watauga Academy
1993
Dr. Francis T. Borkowski became chancellor
1903
North Carolina legislature recognized The Appalachian Training School of Teachers as a state institution
2001
TIME Magazine named Appalachian a College of the Year
2004
Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock became chancellor
1921
North Carolina legislature authorized the Appalachian State Normal School two-year college program
2005
Football team won NCAA Division I-AA National Championship
1929
North Carolina legislature authorized the Appalachian State Teachers College four-year program
2006
Enrollment exceeded 15,000; football team won NCAA Division I-AA National Championship a second time
1948
North Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorized the ASTC Graduate School
2007
Football team won NCAA Division I National Champion a third time
1967
North Carolina legislature authorized Appalachian State University, with three undergraduate colleges.
2008
Enrollment exceeded 16,000
2009 1971
University of North Carolina system created; Appalachian named one of its regional campuses
State’s largest electricity-generating wind turbine installed on campus
2010
New College of Health Sciences opened in July
1982
Enrollment exceeded 10,000 students
APPALACHIAN TODAY ENROLLMENT
ACADEMICS
• 16,968 students in Fall 2009 • 14,872 undergraduate and 2,096 graduate
• College of Arts and Sciences • Walker College of Business • Reich College of Education • College of Fine and Applied Arts • College of Health Sciences • Hayes School of Music • University College • Cratis D. Williams Graduate School
TOP FEEDER COUNTIES • Mecklenburg • Wake • Watauga • Guilford • Forsyth • Catawba
• More than 140 undergraduate and graduate majors, plus a doctoral program in educational leadership.
STATES MOST REPRESENTED • North Carolina • Georgia • Virginia • Florida • Tennessee • South Carolina
FALL 2009 AVERAGE FRESHMAN SAT • 1158
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO • 17-to-1
ESTIMATED 2010-11 EXPENSES • $10,753 for in-state students and $22,065 for out-of-state students. • Includes tuition, fees, room, standard meal plan and textbook rental.
APPALACHIAN TRADITIONS ALMA MATER
FIGHT SONG - HI HI YIKAS
Cherished Vision of the Southland, Alma Mater in the hills; Thou dost point our minds to wisdom, Till the truth our spirit thrills. Appalachian, Alma Materof our hearts the joy and pride; Lead us ever, lead us onward, Vanguard of the Hero’s side.
Hi-Hi-y-ike-us Nobody like us, We are the Mountaineers, Mountaineers, Mountaineers. Always a-winning, Always a-grinning, Always a-feeling fine You bet, hey
CHANCELLOR KENNETH E. PEACOCK Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock became Appalachian State University’s sixth chancellor in July 2004. During his tenure, Appalachian has experienced significant growth in several areas, and the quality of the university’s academic programs has continued to advance, directing extensive national attention to Appalachian. The university has become a destination of choice among the brightest and best high school graduates, with freshman SAT scores averaging 1158 and grade point averages of 3.92 in the 2009-10 academic year. Since Chancellor Peacock assumed office, Appalachian has raised more than $65 million in private funding. Appalachian ACCESS, a university scholarship program offering North Carolina’s low-income students living at or below the poverty level a four-year university education debt free, was first awarded to members of the freshman class in 2007. Capital improvements and new construction under Chancellor Peacock’s leadership has included the Student Recreation Center, Central Dining Facility, Athletics Center, residence hall renovations, steam system upgrades and the opening of Belk Library and Information Commons. Construction projects currently under way include a new college of education building, new on-campus housing, a facility for the Heltzer Honors Program and an expansion to Plemmons Student Union. Prior to his appointment as chancellor, Dr. Peacock served at Appalachian as interim provost and executive vice chancellor. He joined the faculty in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business in 1983, was appointed assistant dean of the business school in 1987, associate dean in 1989, and served as dean of the college from 1992-2003. Previously, he taught at the McIntyre School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and worked for the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse & Co. in its Winston-Salem and Charlotte offices. Chancellor Peacock received his undergraduate degree in accounting at Mars Hill College and his master’s and doctorate degrees in accounting at Louisiana State University. In September 2006, he received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Mars Hill College. He is a native of Rocky Mount. He and his wife, Rosanne, have two grown sons, Chris and Brian. Chancellor Peacock serves on the NCAA Division I Presidential Advisory Group, Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors, Homes for Children Board of Directors, Leadership North Carolina Board of Directors, and he chairs the North Carolina Campus Compact Executive Board. He has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He also is the recipient of the Golden Eagle Award for Leadership from AdvantageWest, the L. Richardson Preyer Alumni Award from Leadership North Carolina, and a visionary leadership in education award from the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the Peacocks are involved in a variety of civic/community programs and activities.
FROM THE DESK OF CHANCELLOR PEACOCK ... Kidd Brewer Stadium—also known as “The Rock,” a fitting term for the solid preparation our student-athletes achieve during their time at Appalachian State University—is filled with excitement in anticipation of another great season of Mountaineer football. I join you in taking great pride in our outstanding athletic facilities which were opened only a year ago and benefit the student-athletes and coaches of all 20 varsity sports. These facilities were a long-time coming, and I appreciate the cooperation and patience our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends offered while the project was completed. It was definitely worth the wait. Under the complex’s “Big A” sign, there’s a lot to cheer about: The Mountaineers have earned both the Southern Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup for overall excellence in men’s athletics 30 times since the award was established in 1979 and the Germann Cup, recognizing the top women’s program in the conference, six of the 18 years the award has been presented. In addition, our student-athletes consistently make the Southern Conference’s Academic Honor Roll, and all 20 varsity athletics teams continue to rate at or above national and Southern Conference averages in the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR). Our strategic plan states that Appalachian aspires to be a model 21st-century, nationally recognized university combining the best characteristics of a liberal arts education with the opportunities afforded by many research institutions. We are committed to attracting, educating and graduating the best students and to producing the highest levels of scholarship. Appalachian, an influential world citizen preparing students for life in global and local communities, remains an excellent value. Once again, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has recognized Appalachian in its list of the nation’s top 100 values in public colleges and universities in 2009-10. Kiplinger’s rankings are based on a combination of outstanding academic quality and an affordable price tag. We are also committed to improving citizen’s lives in this region, state and nation through research, such as the federally-supported AppalAIR project that monitors air quality and atmospheric conditions and their impact on the region’s ecosystems and climate. Additionally, Appalachian was one of 20 universities selected worldwide to participate in the 2011 Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. This prestigious design competition will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in October, 2011. The newly remodeled Frank Hall, a 203-bed residence hall, has been awarded LEED® gold certification, the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Our commitment to providing quality healthcare professionals was demonstrated when Appalachian’s new College of Health Sciences officially began operating this past July and its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for five years, the longest period of time for which CCNE grants accreditation to a new program. The program admitted its first students in May 2010. Notable scholarship, excellent teaching and meaningful service define this institution. Thank you for your continued support of Appalachian, and I hope you enjoy the game. With Mountaineer pride,
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CHANCELLOR
James M. Rose Sr. CEO Leasing Services Shelby, NC
Kenneth E. Peacock
INTERIM PROVOST Lorin Baumhover
Peter Rowe President Student Government Association
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bradley T. Adcock CEO Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Cary, NC J. Edgar Broyhill Businessman Winston-Salem, NC
Michael A. Steinback Operating Partner Stonebridge Partners Asheville, NC G. A. Sywassink Chairman and CEO Standard Holding Corporation Hilton Head, SC
Jeannine Underdown Collins President Underdown and Associates Boone, NC
Matthew J. Szulik Retired businessman Raleigh, NC
John E. Cooper Jr. Owner Mast General Store Boone, NC
CONSTITUENCY REPRESENTATIVES (NON-VOTING):
Hughlene B. Frank Community volunteer Greensboro, NC
Laura M. Aiken President Alumni Association
Avery B. Hall Sr. Senior Vice President/Business Banker Wachovia Bank Kernersville, NC
Jill R. Ehnenn Chairperson Faculty Senate
Helen A. Powers Retired businesswoman Asheville, NC
Bob Charlebois President Staff Council President
Alice Roess Real estate/mortgage investor/community volunteer Blowing Rock, NC
FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVE DR. ALAN HAUSER Dr. Alan J. Hauser is in his 25th year as Faculty Chairperson of Athletics at Appalachian State University. Appointed to the position in October 1986, Hauser has served on the Athletic Council since 1979. Hauser came to Appalachian as an assistant professor of philosophy and religion in 1972. He served as chairperson of Appalachian’s Philosophy and Religion Department from 1982 until 1997. A member of numerous committees since joining the faculty, Hauser served 12 years on the Faculty Senate, including two years as chairperson. He also chaired the Faculty Assembly for three years. A 1967 graduate of Concordia Teachers College, Hauser earned a master’s degree from Concordia Seminary in 1968 and his doctorate from the University of Iowa in 1972. Hauser currently chairs the NCAA Academics, Eligibility and Compliance cabinet and is also a member of its Degree Completion committee. He formerly served as the Southern Conference’s delegate to the NCAA Division I Management Council. Hauser and his wife Gail, who is the Assistant Director of Summer Sessions at Appalachian State University, have four daughters: Debi, Staci, Elizabeth and Jacqueline.
ONCE A MOUNTAINEER, ALWAYS A MOUNTAINEER The Appalachian Alumni Association encourages fellowship among its members, promotes goodwill toward d Appalachian, and assists Appalachian by carrying out projects to support the university. The non-dues paying Association provides a number of events and programs for the over 90,000 Appalachian an alumni, including: • Homecoming and fan gatherings for athletic events • Regional and affinity chapters as part of the Appalachian Family Network • The Gold Book online alumni community • Travel tour opportunities • APPdate electronic newsletter • Black & Gold Reunion and Spring Alumni weekends • Alumni awards and scholarship programs • Appalachian alumni e-mail addresses • Special offers such as Appalachian NC license tags, discount insurance programs and affinity merchandise • Alumni website including online alumni directory, event information and registration, alumni blog, downloadable screensavers/wallpapers, online photo album and more at www.alumni.appstate.edu
Appalachian Alumni Association • McKinney Alumni Center • ASU Box 32015 • Boone, NC 28608 Toll Free 866-756-ALUM (2586) • alumni@appstate.edu pp • www.alumni.appstate.edu pp
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA Boone lies nestled in a small valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachians and is named after the hunter and explorer Daniel Boone, who spent time in the region during the 1760s. Among its accolades are inclusion in National Geographic Adventure magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Play,” Norman Crampton’s “100 Best Small Towns in America,” USA Today’s “10 Great Small Towns with Huge Backyards” and U.S. News and World Report’s “10 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” Watauga County was formed in 1849 and the Town of Boone incorporated in 1872. Appalachian State University began as Watauga Academy in 1899 to educate the mountain children and ultimately to prepare teachers for service through western North Carolina. It became Appalachian State Teachers College in 1929 and joined the University of North Carolina system in 1971. Boone is a college town in the best sense – where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is mere steps from the university campus. It is characterized by beautiful mountain scenery, distinct four-season weather, mountain heritage culture and casual living – and it is the center of tourism and commerce for Watauga County and the surrounding High Country. Outdoor activities, cultural events, fine dining and eclectic shops bring visitors from all over the world. Boone enjoys a low rate of unemployment with the university as a top economic driver followed by a combination of tourism, small business and residential home construction. Boone is a year-round playground for business meetings and conferences, as well as leisure. The cool summers, dazzling colors of fall and serene winters offer something for every nature lover. An unusually wide array of quality arts and cultural programming enhance the Boone community. The university’s An Appalachian Summer Festival, a month-long celebration of performing and visual arts, has brought Lily Tomlin, Branford Marsalis, Paul Taylor Dance Company, London City Opera, Andre Watts, Charlie Daniels, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and other notable performers. During the academic year, Appalachian hosts the Performing Arts Series with artists such as Garrison Keillor and the National Symphony Orchestra. The jewel of downtown Boone is the university’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. It features six gallery spaces and a robust community education and outreach program. Its exhibitions focus on a blend of new and historically important artwork, and feature nationally and internationally renowned artists as well as many of the finest artists of the region. Boone offers an uncommon quality of life. That’s why many visitors come for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.
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The county seat of Watauga County Population: 14,942 Incorporated in 1872 Named for its most famous seasonal visitor, Daniel Boone Served by four major highways One of four North American Adventure Destinations – Adventure Sports magazine Average summer temperature: 70 degrees “Choose and Cut” Christmas tree industry sells approximately 13,000 Fraser Fir trees annually One of the lowest annual unemployment rates in the Southeast