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A Program for Champions

The Texas State University System Oldest Multi-Campus System in Texas The Texas State University System has a long and illustrious history in Texas. It is the oldest and third largest higher education system in Texas. Beginning as an administrative means to consolidate the support and management of state teacher colleges, the System has evolved into a network of higher education institutions stretching from the Texas–Louisiana border to the Big Bend region of far West Texas.

Today eight System components offer a broad range of academic and career pathways. Throughout the System, you will find professionals committed to preparing students for working and contributing to an increasingly global society. The academic and professional programs offered will help them learn to make sound decisions in life and become contributors in their communities.

Each university, college and institute within The Texas State University System is unique in its own way and is highlighted within this website. Additional literature is available from each institution, and contact information is referenced within each section featured.

The Texas State University System is governed by an nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the Governor. In addition, a nonvoting student regent is appointed annually to the Board. The administration, which is headed by a board-appointed Chancellor, is based in Austin.

System enrollment: 72,000 System total operating budget for fiscal year 2010: $822 million System total state appropriation for fiscal year 2010: $344 million

Sam Houston State is the second largest institution in the eight-campus Texas State University System.

Board of Regents

Charlie Amato Chairman San Antonio

Ron Blatchley Regent Bryan

Kevin J. Lilly Regent Houston

Trisha S. Pollard Regent Bellaire

Michael Truncale Regent Beaumont

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Donna Williams Vice Chairman Arlington

Ron Mitchell Regent Horseshoe Bay

Christopher Covo Student Regent San Marcos

David Montagne Regent Beaumont

Dr. Brian McCall Chancellor

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Seven Southland Conference Team Championships 175 Southland Individual Gold Medalists 241 All-Southland Conference Performers

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Bearkat Coaching Staff DAVE SELF Dave Self has been part of Sam Houston’s successful track and field program since 2005, taking over as the Bearkats’ head coach in July 2009. During his tenure with Sam Houston track and field, the Bearkats have known nothing but success.

Both Sam Houston’s men and women captured Southland Conference outdoor track and field crowns in 2005 and 2006. The two seasons after that, Self helped direct the women to a pair of Southland Conference Indoor Championships as well as an Outdoor title in 2008.

During his first season as head coach in 2010, the Sam Houston men placed third at the Southland Conference indoor men’s championship. Michael Courtney highlighted the season by becoming the university’s first NCAA Division I indoor All-American. Courtney finished fourth in the 400 meter dash.

As the Bearkat coach in charge of sprinters and hurdlers, Self has watched as his runners have produced 24 school records on 58 different occasions. Also, his athletes have racked up a total of 207 all-conference honors along with 31 individual or relay Southland Conference first-place finishes.

In 2008 he was named the Southland Conference Indoor Coach of the Year, becoming the first assistant coach in the conference to earn such an honor.

Self previously served as head track and field coach at Garden City Community College from 1996-2002. There he coached 123 athletes who earned National Junior College Athletic Association All America honors. He also produced 21 national individual champions and one of his athletes was a member of the 2004 United States Olympic Track and Field team.

JESSE PARKER Jesse Parker coaches the Bearkat middle and long distance runners and serves as the recruiting coordinator for the Track & Field / Cross Country program. Since joining the staff in 2003, his runners have earned All-Southland Conference 39 times, won 12 SLC individual titles, garnered NCAA All-Region cross country honors five times and have broken school records in every endurance event.

At the 2006 SLC outdoor, senior Brandon Moseley was the men’s high point scorer as the both the men and women won their back-to-back titles. In 2005 Sarah Hershman became the first SHSU female distance runner to win an individual SLC title since 1990 when she won the 3,000m steeplechase. The men scored in every event, including a 1-2-3-4 finish in the 5,000m run and Raul Villarreal was named as the high point scorer of the meet after winning the 10000m Run, the 3000m Steeplechase, and the 5000m Run. In 2004, four Bearkat men placed among the top 10 in the Southland cross country meet to earn All-SLC honors.

A native of Lockhart, Parker received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in August, 2005 and his Master of Arts in May 2007, both from Sam Houston State University. Parker completed his USATF Level II Endurance Certification in July of 2008 and his Level II Jumps Certification in July of 2009.

KEITH HERSTON Keith Herston coaches the horizontal jumps and combined events. In his first season at SHSU, he coached 10 All-Southland athletes including conference champions Ambra McCuin in triple jump and CJ Patterson in long jump. In addition Chris Gilchrist triple jumped 51’11.75” indoors, breaking a 11 year old indoor school record by over a foot, and 51’6.5” outdoors, to topple a 12 year old outdoor school record.

Herston is responsible for team academics, assisting in recruiting, travel coordination, administrative duties, and aiding in home meet setup.

Before becoming a Bearkat, Herston served 2 years at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama as a graduate assistant where he completed his Masters Degree in 2009. During his time there he worked with men’s and women’s javelin throwers and combined events while also working in the developmental training of pro-level athletes. Herston also assisted in compliance, daily operations, travel, budget, and hosting home meets while at Auburn.

Herston is a 2007 graduate of the University of Alabama where he received his Bachelors Degree in Human Environmental Sciences while he was a member of the men’s track and field team, competing in the horizontal jumps. While there, he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

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Bearkat Coaching Staff JON TIPTON Jon Tipton, now in his second year of coaching, will coach the Bearkat throwers after a successful career competing for Sam Houston State University. Tipton capped an outstanding senior season by finishing 9th place at the USATF National championship with a throw of 58.80m (192’11”), missing finals by 10 inches. During his senior year he also competed in the NCAA championships after winning the NCAA Midwest regional championship with a throw of 58.60m (192’3”). He became the third Bearkat in history to win a regional title. He also won the Southland Conference discus throw with a throw of 58.17m (190’10”). He currently holds the school record in the discus with a throw of 59.90m (196’6”).

Prior to his senior year, Tipton also reached the Midwest regional championships in the javelin in 2007 and the discus in 2008.

In his first year of coaching, Jon Tipton helped Christina Webb to a Southland Conference runner up finish in the shot put with a throw of 48’6”, this currently ranks #2 all time for the Bearkats in the shot put. She also finished in 4th place indoors in the shot put with a throw of 47’ 2.5”. Jenny Zoch and Christina Webb also scored in the indoor weight throw at conference with a 6th and 7th place finish respectively.

The throwers return a talented group of athletes led by Chris Cralle (2 time Southland Conference champion in the hammer and a finalist in the 2010 USATF Championships) and Christina Webb (2010 Southland Conference runner up in the shot put).

CLINT BLINKA Clint Blinka is returning to the SHSU Track and Field program to coach the pole vault, high jump and assist with the combined events after spending the previous 2 years as head boys track and cross country coach at Waller High School.

Prior to his coaching career, Clint was a member and a team captain of the Bearkat men’s track and field program. During his time as an athlete, he competed and was a 4 year letter winner in the pole vault and decathlon as well as being a team captain for the 2005 and 2006 Southland Conference Team Champions.

Clint was also an NCAA Academic All-American, NCAA Mid-West Regional qualifier in the pole vault and a member of many student-athlete organizations. He ended his career with personal records of 5.05m (16’ 6.75”) in the pole vault and 6,787 points in the decathlon and still remains as one of the top 10 all-time performers at SHSU in the pole vault, decathlon and javelin throw.

Blinka spent one year as a graduate assistant track and field coach for the Bearkats while completing his master’s degree in education. During this time, he coached the combined events, high jump, and javelin and assisted in coaching the women’s team to the 2007 indoor Southland Conference team championship. He coached Jamie Spivey to an indoor conference title in the long jump and led Jonny Tipton to qualify for the NCAA Mid-West Regional Championship in the javelin. He also coached All-Conference performers in the heptathlon and long jump and letter winners.

Sam Houston Southland Conference Track Award Winners MEN Courtney Boston Chris Gilchrist Chris Gonzalez Derek Koonts Brandon Moseley Adrian Ray Chris Stewart

Raul Villarreal

2004 Men’s High Point Scorer 2009 Men’s Newcomer of the Year 1995 Field Outstanding Performer 2000 Men’s High Point Scorer 2006 Men’s High Point Scorer 2005 Running Outstanding Performer 2005 Men’s Athlete of the Year 2003 Men’s Athlete of the Year 2003 Men’s Running Events High Scorer 2003 Men’s High Scorer 2005 High Point Scorer

WOMEN Kendall Bass Roshunda Betts Jessica Fisher Jill Jones Jordan Heggie Jennie Sewell

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2008 Field Outstanding Performer 2006 Women’s Outstanding Field Events 2007 Women’s Freshman of the Year 1995 Women’s Outstanding Field Events 2008 Women’s Freshman of the Year 2007 Women’s Outstanding Field Events

Bearkat Bearkat Track Track and and Field Field

Clint Anders Jr Distance Weimar

Joseph Anderson Sr Sprints/800m Houston / Yates

Kristian Austin Fr Sprints Missouri City / Westbury

Cutter Bernhard Jr Pole Vault Harper

Britny Biles Fr Sprints/Hurdles Portland / Gregory-Portland

Kaylee Brazeel So Pole Vault Argyle / Argyle

Bryant Brown Fr Sprints/800m The Woodlands

Brek Christensen So Throws Cypress / Cy-Fair

Sara Collazos Jr Distance Houston / Cy Ridge

Chris Cralle Sr Throws College Station / A&M Conso.lidated

Morgan Davis Jr Combined Events Waller

Allyssa Dooley So Distance Flower Mound / Marcus

Kendall Drummond Fr Sprints Garland / South Garland

Amanda Dunlap So Distance Montgomery

A .J. Edwards Jr Jumps Brenham

Chisom Ejakem Fr Jumps Houston / Lamar

Arondo Elias Fr Sprints Houston / Cy-Springs

Molly Farrell Sr Distance East Bernard

Jessica Fisher Sr Sprints Houston / Worthing

Kylie Fitzgerald So Distance Cypress / Cy-Woods

Lygia Foreman Fr Sprints Fort Worth / Eastern Hills

Sunday Foster Fr Jumps The Woodlands

Victoria Gemeny Jr Distance Fort Worth / Paschal

Simbie George So Sprints Sugar Land / Kempner

Courtney Haggard So Distance Houston / Clear Lake

Darryl Hayes Sr Sprints/Hurdles Lancaster

Louis Hedgeman Fr Jumps Lone Star / Daingerfield

Brian Helaire Fr Sprints Houston / Cy-Creek

Jasen Hickman So Sprints Elgin / Elgin

SheAmber Isom Fr Sprint/Hurdles Atlanta

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Bearkat Bearkat Track Track and and Field Field

Matt Johnson Jr Combined Events Port Neches / Groves

Alex Jones Fr Sprints Shepherd / Shepherd

Desmond Jones Fr Sprints Conroe / Conroe

James Jones So Sprints Killeen / Shoemaker

Rodney Jones Fr Sprints Red Oak / Lancaster

Scottie Jones Sr Sprints/Hurdles Houston / Smiley

Henry Jordan Jr Sprints Conroe / Covenant Christian

Travis Kocurek Sr Distance Weimar / Weimar

Patrick Krol Jr Distance Wallis / Brazos

Ayanna Magee Fr Sprints Houston / Lamar

Jessie Martinez Fr Sprints Katy / Mayde Creek

Donald Mathis So Jumps Houston / Klein Forest

Monika May Sr Sprints Stafford / Marshall

Ambra McCuin Jr Jumps Lancaster / Lancaster

Monique McMichael So Sprints Harker Heights

Julius Michael Sr Distance Houston / Lamar

Logan Miller Sr Combined Events Katy / Cy Springs

Jasmine Mitchell Sr Jumps Houston / Lamar

Pashe’ Moore Jr Sprints/Hurdles Bryan / Bryan

Jay Newman Sr Sprints/Hurdles Spring / Klein Oak

Alain Noel So Sprints/Hurdles Houston / Klein Forest

Mike Nolan Fr Distance Houston / Cy-Creek

Ryan Oakes Jr Pole Vault White Oak

Danielle Ordonez Jr Combined Events Houston / Cy-Fair

Allyssa Perrard So Sprints/Hurdles Magnolia

Allyson Pettit Fr Combined Events Katy / Cinco Ranch

Patrick Pitts Fr Distance East Bernard / East Bernard

Roger Rueweler So Sprints/800m Laredo / United

Jason Russell Sr Throws Kingwood / Kerns

Timothy Russell So Sprints Anahuac / Anahuac

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Bearkat Bearkat Track Track and and Field Field

Ryan Saam Fr Distance San Antonio / Reagan

Jordan Sampson Fr Jumps Houston / Westfield

Crystal Santos So Distance Houston / Clear Lake

Jacob Shultz Jr Throws Angleton / Angleton

Josh Sigmon Fr Combined Events Joshua / Joshua

Tywanisha Spiller Sr Sprints/Hurdles Houston / King

Sabrina Starr So Sprints/Hurdles LaPorte

Karique Stephens Sr Jumps Baytown

Matt Stephenson Sr Distance Spring / Klein Collins

Dakota Stewart Sr Sprints/Hurdles Dripping Springs

Matthew Viverette Fr Sprint/Hurdles Mont Belvieu / Barbers Hill

Christina Webb Sr Throws Dallas / Lincoln

Allysha Wilson Sr Sprints Tyler / Lee

Tonicia Wimberley So Sprints Houston / Washington

Kendrah Wren Fr Jumps Spring / Klein Oak

Jerrick Wright So Sprints Houston / Eisenhower

Jenny Zoch Jr Throws Giddings / Giddings

Shelbie Zotyka So Pole Vault Wallis / Brazos

Meredith and Miriam York Track Complex The home for Bearkat track and field is the Meredith and Miriam York Track Complex.

The complex is named for the late Meredith and Miriam York, long time Sam Houston State track and field supports. A special marker located at the entrance to Bowers Stadium for the complex was unveiled in May, 2004. The complex includes a throwing center north of Bowers Stadium and jump and pole vault areas and the running track inside Bowers Stadium.

Sam Houston State University twice has been the site of the Southland Conference outdoor track and field meet and annually hosts both the Meredith York Relays, an intercollegiate meet in March, and the UIL Class AAAA Regional meet in April.

The late Meredith and Miriam York were long-time supporters of Sam Houston track and field.

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Bearkat Track & Field All-Americans

Adrian Ray

Roshunda Betts

110 Hurdles 2003

Javelin 2006

Precious Madison Long Jump 2001

Michael Courtney 400 Meter Dash 2010 (Indoors)

Jenny Sewell Pole Vault 2007

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Sam Houston State Indoor Track and Field Records 1996 LSU

WOMEN SHOT PUT 49’ 8.5” Darnasha Clark

1999 Southland

WEIGHT THROW 59’ 11.25” Jason Russell

2011 Wichita

WEIGHT THROW 60’ 3.25” Natalia Clark

2008 Southland

HIGH JUMP 7’ 1” Quinton McLeod

1997 McNeese

HIGH JUMP 6’ 0” Dess Meek

2009 Houston

LONG JUMP 24’ 7.5” Chris Stewart

2000 Houston

LONG JUMP 20’ 2.5” Precious Madison

2001 Houston

TRIPLE JUMP 51’ 11.75” Chris Gilchrist

2010 Southland

TRIPLE JUMP 41’ 7.25” Roshunda Betts

2005 Southland

POLE VAULT 17’ 2” Matt Adkisson

2007 Arkansas

POLE VAULT 13’ 1.75” Jennie Sewell

2007 Southland

55 METERS 6.33 Courtney Boston

2004 Idaho St.

55 METERS 7.03 Tricia Clacken

1996 Southland

60 METERS 6.73 TyMagic Robinson

2009 Southland

60 METERS 7.44 Jessica Fisher

2007 Southland

200 METERS 21.51 Michael Courtney

2007 Arkansas

200 METERS 24.28 Jessica Fisher

2008 TX Tech

400 METERS 45.96 Michael Courtney

2010 NCAA

400 METERS 55.44 Tiffany Singleton

2006 Southland

800 METERS 1:51.82 Joe Amburn

2003 Iowa St.

800 METERS 2:14.23 Carol Dyer

2001 Southland

1,000 METERS 2:38.90 Brandon Moseley

2005 Houston

1,000 METERS 3:08.54 Sarah Hershman

2005 Houston

MILE RUN 4:12.02 Joe Amburn

2003 Southland

MILE RUN 5:05.24 Shaunte’ Alvarez

1999 Southland

3,000 METERS 8:24.44 Morten Munkholm

2007 Houston

3,000 METERS 10:14.94 Kacey Phillips

2000 Houston

5,000 METERS 14:43.11 Raul Villarreal

2004 No. Dame

5,000 METERS 18:06.19 Karina Mancias

2002 Southland

55 METER HURDLES 7.45 Cecil Sheffield

1989 Southland

55 METER HURDLES 8.01 Jordan Heggie

2010 Texas Tech

60 METER HURDLES 7.85 Adrian Ray

2004 LSU

60 METER HURDLES 8.42 Chaterra Blake

2006 Southland

HEPTATHLON 5,381 Matt Johnson

2011 Southland

PENTATHLON 3,675 Signe Vest

2005 Southland

MEN SHOT PUT 59’ 3.5” Chris Gonzalez

Chris Gonzalez

4x400 RELAY 3:11.16 Lane Dennis, Michael Courtney John Thomas, Chris Edison 2007 Arkansas

4x400 METER RELAY 3:44.16 Monika May, Jessica Fisher, Desiree Taylor, Tiffany Singleton 2008 TX Tech

TWO MILE RELAY 8:06.8 Jon Stone, Jeff Rodanski, Scott Heaton, Calvin White 1993 Southland

TWO MILE RELAY 9:40.32 Camille Watson, Wendy Redus, Alana Cummings, Cathy Nelson 1993 Southland

Signe Vest

DISTANCE MEDLY RELAY 12:17.45 Whitney Rister, Ashley Casalini, Dakota Stewart, Allison Ferries 2008 Southland

DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY 10:05.89 Vance Bridges, Aaron Russell, Keith Jenson, Joe Amburn 2003 Houston www.gobearkats.com - 10

Sam Houston State Outdoor Track and Field Records MEN SHOT PUT 60’ 1.25” DISCUS 196’ 6” HAMMER 215’ 0”

Chris Gonzalez

Jon Tipton

Chris Cralle

JAVELIN (New) 227’ 9” James Thomas HIGH JUMP 7’ 1.75” Quinton McLeod LONG JUMP 25’ 5.5” Calvin Robinson TRIPLE JUMP 51’ 6.5” Chris Gilchrist POLE VAULT 18’ 0.5” Randy Flach 100m DASH 10.24 Chris Stewart 200m DASH 20.40 Chris Stewart 400m DASH 45.93 Darryl Hayes 800m RUN 1:51.23 Kavin Green 1,500m RUN 3:49.96 Morten Munkholm 3,000m RUN 8:34.20 Raul Villarreal 5,000m RUN 14:45.99 Brandon Moseley 10,000m RUN 29:58.62 Raul Villarreal

1998

2009

2009

2003

1997

1998

`2010

2005

2003

2003

2009

2005

2007

2005

2005

2005

LSU

NW St.

Ty Terrell

Southland

SFA

Southland

Southland

Southland

DISCUS 153’ 8” HAMMER 177’ 11”

Gay Nell Gulihur

Nichelle Phillips

Kendall Bass

JAVELIN (New) 176’ 9” Roshunda Betts

1990

1996

2008

2005

Baylor

TX A&M

Rice

Houston

2008

NCAA

LONG JUMP 20’ 10.5” Precious Madison

2001

TX A&M

TRIPLE JUMP 42’ 11.5” Roshunda Betts

2006

NCAA

POLE VAULT 13’ 11.75” Jennie Sewell

2007

NCAA

100m DASH 11.48 Tricia Clacken

1996

NW St.

200m DASH 23.54 Jessica Fisher

2007

Southland

400m DASH 53.86 Tiffany Singleton

2008

Southland

800m RUN 2:10.13 Cathy Nelson

1993

Southland

1,500m RUN 4:31.46 Jennifer Engelbrink

2002

Southland

3,000m RUN 10:14.87 Shaunte’ Alvarez

1999

Southland

5,000m RUN 17:54.24 Karin Schardein

1988

NW St.

10,000m RUN 37:35.88 Karina Mancias

2003

TX Relays

100m HURDLES 13.44 Tara Tyler

2006

NCAA

400m HURDLES 58.94 Carol Dyer

2001

TX Relays

STEEPLECHASE 10:49.06 Allison Ferries

2007

TX Relays

HEPTHALON 5,160 Signe Vest

2005

Southland

NCAA

Southland

Southland

Baylor

York

Rice

Mt. Sac

2005

Houston

400m HURDLES 50.37 Lane Dennis

2009

NCAA

STEEPLECHASE 9:07.73 Raul Villarreal

2001

TX Invt.

DECATHLON 7,312 John Cordes

1999

Southland

4x400 RELAY 3:07.13 Darryl Hayes, Lane Dennis, Leon Banks, Michael Courtney 2009

WOMEN SHOT PUT 49’ 5.75”

HIGH JUMP 5’ 11.5” Dess Meek

Southland

110m HURDLES 13.44 Adrian Ray

4x100 RELAY 39.95 Adam Wooten, Adrian Ray, Tyrone Lee, D. D. Terry 2005

4x800 RELAY 7:47.01 Calvin White, Mike Clafferty, Miguel Gonzales, Jon Stone 1991 TX Relays SPRINT MEDLEY 3:22.13 Courtney Boston, Brad Buegeler, Chris Stewart, Joe Amburn 2003 TX Relays DISTANCE MEDLEY 10:00.15 Raul Villarreal, Aaron Russell, Keith Jensen, Joe Amburn 2003 Drake

4x100 RELAY 45.35 Benita Jones, Quantinette Fields, Tara Tyler, Regina Offord 2006 NCAA 4x200 RELAY 1:38.18 Joyce Oyakhire, Rachele Stevenson, Kym Norsworthy, Quantinette Fields 2004 Drake 4x400 RELAY 3:37.94 Tiffany Singleton, Jessica Fisher, Monika May, Desiree Taylor 2008 NCAA

TX Relays Raul Villarreal NCAA

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SPRINT MEDLEY 4:05.24 Joyce Oyakhire, Rachele Stevenson, Quantinette Fields, Kelli Alexander 2003 TX Relays DISTANCE MEDLEY 11:57.88 Jennifer Engelbrink, Chenequa Parham, Kelli Alexander, Casey Jones 2002 SFA

Sam Houston A Great Name In Texas Education Sam Houston was founded in 1879 and stands today as the third-oldest public university in Texas and the state’s fifth oldest continuously operating institution of higher education. With nearly 100,000 graduates, SHSU has touched the lives of generations of Texans by helping to shape the economic, social and cultural development of this state and beyond.

The establishment of Sam Houston Normal Institute was authorized

by Texas Governor Oran M. Roberts on April 21, 1879. On October 10 of that year “the Normal” opened with 109 students, four faculty members and its first principal, Bernard Mallon.

General Sam Houston is the only man in U.S. history to be governor of two states (Tennessee and Texas). He led Texas to independence with the victory over Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto. He became the first president of the Republic of Texas, senator from the state of Texas and governor of the State of Texas.

He is buried in Huntsville not far from the campus of the university named in his honor.

In the 21st century, Sam Houston State University has seen record growth, ranking as the fastest growing public institution in Texas the past four years.

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 Enrollment 16,795

Sam Houston State University

 272-acre main campus  80 undergraduate degree programs  55 masters’ programs  5 doctoral programs Criminal Justice Educational Leadership Counselor Education Clinical Psychology Reading  72% of faculty members hold doctoral or terminal degrees  31 students average class size  1:20 faculty-student ratio Students from every walk of life come to Sam Houston in pursuit of a quality college education.

Sam Houston Today Created to train school teachers, today’s Sam Houston State University offers a broad range of academic programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Many of its academic programs and faculty have attained national and statewide recognition.

Sam Houston State University serves one of the most diverse populations of any education institution in Texas. Admission requirements were strengthened six years ago. In the fall of 2009, SHSU experienced another record enrollment, with a total of 16,795. The physical plant is undergoing significant expansion and improvements at a cost of more than $250 million.

Sam Houston State University Administration

Dr. Dana Gibson University President

Dr. David E. Payne Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Randall Powell Interim Vice President for Finance & Operations

Mr. Frank Holmes Vice President for University Advancement

Dr. Heather Thielemann Vice President for Enrollment Management

Mr. Frank Parker Vice President for Student Services

Sam Houston Athletic Administration

Bobby Williams Athletic Director

Bobbie Hilliard Associate A.D. Finance

Chris Thompson Associate A.D. Student Services

Greg Hinze Associate A.D. Operations

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David Paitson Associate A.D. External Operations

Sam Houston State University Traditional, yes.

Stuck in the past, definitely not.

At Sam Houston State University, you’ll step onto a beautiful campus of 17,000 active students and accomplished faculty who form an incredibly close-knit community.

Central to the university’s recent achievements is a dedicated faculty and staff that provide a caring education environment for students to learn and develop.

 Carnegie Graduate Instructional Program Classification: Doctoral Research University  Five colleges within the university: Arts and Sciences Business Administration Criminal Justice Education Humanities and Social Sciences  Capital project, construction, renovation, and improvement program totals more than $250 million  A diverse student body with students from 46 countries  University is partner with Raven Nest Golf Course  Every office, classroom and residence hall room is equipped with a high speed Internet connection

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Bearkat Athletics Mission Sam Houston State University is committed to the concept that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the university’s educational enterprise.

The department of athletics recognizes that the athletics program must be supportive of the university’s mission, which is to inspire learning through excellence in teaching, to stimulate creativity, to conduct scholarly research and to direct significant institutional resources to the community it serves.

In keeping with these directives, the department of athletics understands that its primary mission is to develop student-athletes as complete individuals and educated citizens who are fully prepared to contribute positively to society.

The department of athletics recognizes that it receives direction from the President of the university in the administration of the athletic program.

The department of athletics will provide and support cultural diversity and provide for equitable opportunities for minorities and women. The department of athletics measures success in its ability to establish programs that support the mission of Sam Houston State University.

Strategic Goals  The Department of Athletics will provide the best possible entertainment and image for our students, faculty, staff, alumni and community by competing on the Division I level through winning athletic teams.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for studentathletes necessary to enhance graduation through classroom learning experiences that are conducive to a life skills learning experience on campus and in the community.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for all staff necessary to attract, develop and retain quality personnel.  The Department of Athletics will provide an environment for our alumni, community and friends of the university that encourages active participation in the department programs and development activities.

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What is a Bearkat?

Sam Houston State’s athletic teams have been nicknamed “The Bearkats” since 1923 when the university’s name was changed by the Texas state legislature from Sam Houston Normal Institute to Sam Houston State Teachers College. Prior to 1923, the varsity sports teams were nicknamed “The Normals.”

Early references to “Bearkats” spelled the name either “Bearcats,” “Bear Cats,” or “Bearkats.” A bearcat is said by some to be a kinkajou, a small, golden, carnivorous mammal that resides in the jungles of South America. It is doubtful those who coined the “Bearkat” nickname had either a kinkajou or a binturong in mind, however. More likely, the name came from a popular local saying of the time, “tough as a Bearkat!” Since the animal in the saying was thought more mythical than real, the spelling settled upon was “Bearkat.”

In the late 1940s, then SHSU President Harmon Lowman attempted to change the Sam Houston mascot from Bearkats to “Ravens” (after General Sam Houston’s Cherokee nickname). Mrs. Vernon Schuder reported that the alumni were polled, she voted for the raven but that “all those old Bearkats beat us out!”

The current Sammy Bearkat mascot character began appearing at Sam Houston State sports events in 1959.

Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Paul Culp of the Sam Houston State University Library whose research made this article possible.

The cheer “Eat ‘em up Kats!” is a Sam Houston tradition.

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Sports Sports excitement excitement at Sam Houston State Sam Houston State University competes at the NCAA Division I level in 17 sports as a member of the Southland Conference, bringing the fun and excitement of intercollegiate athletes to the Huntsville campus.

Men’s intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. Women’s sports are basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. In the fall of 2010, Sam Houston begins competition in women’s bowling.

Three of the past six years, the SHSU athletic program as ranked as the best in the Southland Conference, winning the SLC Commissioner’s Cup all-sports trophy. Sam Houston is the only league member to win the Commissioner’s Cup three consecutive seasons. The Kats also have won two men’s all-sports trophies.

Since moving up to the NCAA Division I level in 1986, Sam Houston has participated in the national playoffs 15 times including the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball “Big Dance”.

The Bearkats have won 23 Southland Conference team championships with 11 of those SLC trophies earned in the past seven years. In addition, SHSU has won nine Southland post-season tournament titles.

While competing at a high level on the playing field, the Bearkats also have proven themselves tops in the Southland Conference in the classroom.

Sam Houston State has placed more individuals on the Southland Commissioner’s Honor Roll (student-athletes with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better) than any other league member during the past six sports seasons. For the last eight consecutive semesters, SHSU student-athletes have combined to produce a department grade point average (GPA) of 2.87 or above, a mark higher than the GPA of the university’s overall student population.

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Nine times in the past five years, Bearkats have been recognized as the outstanding student-athlete in their individual sports.

Winners of the SLC “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors have been Ryan Bright (2007 and 2008 men’s basketball), Stephen Prihoda (2007 baseball), Lata Assudani (2007 women’s tennis), Jennie Sewell (2007 women’s track and field), Jennifer Heinz (2008 women’s golf ), Barkley Falkner (2009 men’s basketball), Irina Sotnikova (2009 women’s tennis) and Brittany Brooks (2010 women’s basketball).

Sam Houston State University annually draws regional and national media attention through televised athletic contests. Bearkat football and basketball games have been featured in nationally televised games on ESPN2 and CBS. Each year, SHSU games are telecast on the Southland Conference TV network.

The university boasts one of the finest athletic complexes in the Southwestern that serve as the site of both regular season competition and post-season tournament action.

Home athletic events are held at Bowers Stadium (football), Johnson Coliseum (basketball and volleyball), Don Sanders Stadium (baseball), softball (Bearkat Softball Complex), tennis (McAdams Tennis Center), track and field (York Track Center) and soccer (Pritchett Field).

News, schedules, ticket information and opportunities to watch live video of Bearkat sports events are available on the SHSU athletic web site at www.gobearkats.com.

BEARKAT ATHLETICS Sam Houston State accomplishments as a member of the NCAA Division I Southland Conference: 8 Southland Conference post-season tournament “Most Valuable Players” 9 Southland individual sport “Student Athletes of the Year” 9 Southland Conference post-season tournament championships 15 NCAA Division I tournament appearances 23 Southland regular season team championships 32 Southland Conference “Players of the Year” 44 NCAA Division I All-Americans 624 All-Southland Conference selections in 16 sports

Brittany Brooks 2010

Barkley Falkner 2009

Jennie Sewell 2007

Ryan Bright 2007 2008

Luke Prihoda 2007

Irina Sotnikova 2009 Six Bearkats who have earned Southland Conference “Student-Athlete of the Year” honors in their individual sports.

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Winning Championships

SLC COMMISSIONER’S CUP  Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 SLC MEN’S ALL-SPORTS CUP  Winners 2000, 2007 NCAA NATIONAL PLAYOFFS  Football 1986, 1991, 2001, 2004  Baseball 1987, 1989, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009  Men’s Basketball 1986, 2003, 2010  Volleyball 1984, 1985, 1993, 1996  Softball 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2007 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE TITLES  Baseball 1989  Men’s Basketball 2000, 2003, 2010  Football 1991, 2001, 2004  Men’s Golf 1990, 1994  Women’s Golf 2004, 2007  Softball 1988, 1990, 1993  Men’s Outdoor Track 2005, 2006  Women’s Outdoor Track 2005, 2006, 2008  Women’s Indoor Track 2007, 2008  Volleyball 1993, 1994 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS  Men’s Basketball 2003, 2010  Volleyball 1996  Baseball 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009  Softball 1988, 2007 OTHER MAJOR NATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Softball National Invitational Champions 1996  Softball NCAA Division II National Champions 1982  Softball NAIA National Champions 1981  Men’s Golf NAIA National Champions 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981  Football NAIA National Co-Champions 1964  Baseball NAIA National Champions 1963  Football Post Season Bowls 1952, 1953, 1955, 1958  Men’s Basketball NIT Season Tip-off quarterfinalist 2005 www.gobearkats.com - 19

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One Great College Town Sam Houston State and the city of Huntsville give studentathletes the best of both worlds. Huntsville offers a community atmosphere that retains its small town friendliness while offering intellectual and cultural stimulation with the University’s proximity to a large metropolitan area. The community is an ideal college town with a population of 34,592 just 68 miles north of Houston and 171 miles south of Dallas.

Huntsville is one of the oldest communities in Texas. The city was founded in 1835 by Pleasant Gray and grew quickly with prominent settlers moving here from Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. From its inception, Huntsville was considered to be a center of education and law. It was the home of many military leaders during the years of the Republic of Texas.

The city features such historical attractions as Austin Hall (the oldest functioning educational building in Texas); the home and burial place of Texas history legend, Sam Houston; and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum.

Huntsville, Texas, offers students a small town community atmosphere with the excitement of Houston one hour’s drive to the south.

David Addick’s 67 feet high Sam Houston statue on Interstate 45 is the tallest statue of an American hero in the world

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Sam Houston Notable Bearkats

DAVID ADICKES Designer of Sam Houston statue

ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Board of Directors member Dow Chemical

MICHAEL BANKSTON 9 year veteran National Football League

KATIE CLARKE Star of Broadway touring company of “Wicked”

LYNNE LIBERATO First women president Houston Bar Association

RICHARD LINKLATER Movie Director Academy Award Nominee

RON MAFRIGE Houston businessman Ron Mafrige Enterprises,

DAN RATHER Former Anchor CBS News

JOSEPH “BUD” HANEY Co-founder Profiles International

PRESTON JOHNSON, JR. Senior Vice President Center Point Energy, Inc

WILLIAM DAN WOMACK DON SANDERS Sanders Morris Group Inc National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ryan-Sanders Baseball (NASA)

Sam Houston State Undergraduate Degree Programs Academic Studies

Environmental Science

Kinesiology

Accounting

Family and Consumer Sciences

Management

Agriculture

Fashion Merchandising

Management Information Systems

Agriculture-Agricultural Business

Food Science and Nutrition

Marketing

Agriculture-Agricultural Mechanization

Food Service Management

Mass Communication

Interior Design

Mathematics

Agriculture-Animal Science Agriculture-Horticulture & Crop Science

Finance

Music

Applied Arts and Sciences

Forensic Chemistry

Music Therapy

Art-Advertising and Graphic Design

General Business Administration

Music Therapy-Correctional

Art-Computer Animation

Geography

Musical Theatre

Art-Photography

Geology

Philosophy

Art-Studio Art

Health

Photography

Banking and Financial Institutions

History

Physics

Biology

Human Resource Management

Political Science

Chemistry

Industrial Technology

Psychology

Computing Science

Construction Management

Sociology

Criminal Justice

Design and Development

Spanish

Dance

Electronics

Speech Communication

Economics

Industrial Management

Theatre

English

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Victim Studies

Character Counts: We Care Bearkats involved in the Huntsville Community Bearkat student-athletes make an impact on the Huntsville community through programs organized by the Sam Houston State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. So successful have been the committee’s activities that other universities in the Southland Conference have used the group as a model for their own campus.

Activities on the committee’s annual calendar include the NCAA Champs/Life Skills program; the annual homecoming parade; a mentor program with the Huntsville Independent School District (HISD); sports festivals at HISD elementary campuses; canned food drive benefiting The Good Shepherd Mission; Rita B. Huff Animal Shelter fundraiser; pop tab drive for M. D. Anderson Cancer Center / Ronald McDonald House; and Student Life Awareness Programs (alcohol, nutrition, time and stress management, diversity).

Each academic year ends with the annual All-Sports Awards Banquet sponsored, planned and hosted by the committee.

The leadership role played on campus by Sam Houston student-athletes has been recognized nationally by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Bearkat athletes have served on major NCAA committees including the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference held each June at Disney World in Orlando, FL.

Beark community service activities have included “Jump Rope for Heart,” mentor programs with area schools, collecting school supplies for low income families, city park clean-up and fund-raisers for the Huntsville Safe House, Good Shepherd Mission and the Ronald McDonald House of Houston.

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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a special group of representatives from each varsity sports team who work to insure a quality academic and athletic experience that will culminate in graduation from the university.

SAAC provides a voice for student-athletes at all levels of the university. Members assist the athletic department in establishing policies, seeking methods to develop professional skills and work habits, to facilitate peer involvement, to fulfill the responsibilities that are part of the privilege of being a student-athlete and to express pride in team achievements.

Among the various SAAC projects are the Student-Athlete Welfare Committee; NCAA exit exam development Committee; Southland Conference “Twelve Days of Christmas” project; Bearkat Mentor Program; the Hall of Honor Dinner; pop tab collection for the Ronald McDonald House M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; CHAMPS/Life Skills Advisory Board, “Think Pink” breast cancer awareness drive; SAAFE House Program; Saturday’s At Sam; National Student Athlete Day and National Alcohol Awareness Week.

Dallas Cowboy NFL legend Tony Dorsett meets with SHSU President Dr. Dana Gibson and Bearkat SAAC members.

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Unparalled Unparalled Student Student Services Services

Sam Houston State athletics student services offers Bearkat student-athletes an outstanding academic support system. The staff ’s goal is to help each student-athlete success in the classroom, in his or her sport and in overall life experiences at Sam Houston and beyond.

The Enterprise Car Rental Corporation offers seminars each semester with hands-on advice for Sam Houston State student-athletes to prepare them for the job market.

The student services staff works with each student-athlete individually. Among the many resources offered student-athletes are tutoring sessions; supervised studey halls; assistance in selecting majors, degree plans and courses; mandatory academic advisement (class scheduling) and use of the Sam Houston State Athletics Learning Enhancement Center (LEC).

Located in the Ron Mafrige Fieldhouse, the LEC features study and work areas, 24 computers, printed and hosts the tutorial program strictly for student-athlete use. Also in the LEC is the Enterprise Career Center which offers career advice on resume writing, interviewing skills and assistance for the job market.

The NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program provides a mandatory class for incoming freshmen student-athletes to enhance their opportuni-

The Sam Houston student-athlete academic planner is utilized by all Bearkats varsity sports participants to help them organize their time and explain support programs, policies, resources, study and test-taking tips and skills.

ties for success at Sam Houston. Additionally, the university offers the SAM Center which provides academic advising, study skills sessions, graduate school seminars and additional academic support.

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Academic Success

The Bearkat Learning Enhancement Center

Southland Conference Commissioner’s Academic Holl Roll Bearkats Athletes who maintained a 3.00 grade point average or higher during their sport’s season BASEBALL Chris Andreas Taylor Davis John Hale Brandon Kimbrel Ryan Mooney Doug Oney Paul Spinn Jordan Westra MEN’S BASKETBALL Preston Brown Josten Crow* Lance Pevehouse* Arthur Zulu WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Ray Alexander* Brittany Brooks*# Therese Hager Britni Martin Sequeena Thomas Lauren Tippet CROSS COUNTRY MEN Clint Anders Joseph Anderson Travis Kocurek Patrick Krol Julius Michael Blake Woolums CROSS COUNTRY WOMEN Kaylee Brazeel Kim Brooks Sara Collazos Morgan Davis Alyssa Dooley Amanda Dunlap Molly Farrell Kylie Fitzgerald Kristen Gallow Courtney Haggard Jordan Heggie Monigue McMichael Haley Peddy Haliegh Pustka Crystal Santos Dakota Stewart Megan Williams

FOOTBALL Miguel Antonio Travis Best Jordan Bowersox* Chris Brown Brandon Closner R. C. Fairchild Eric Fieilo Justin Humphrey Jace Jackson T. J. Jones Colby Lange Chris Lucas Joe McNelis Brad Mills Zach Paty Matthew Powledge Sherard Ray Kyle Rogers Kevin Smith Greg Sprowls Travis Watson Jeff Welch Austin Wilson MEN’S GOLF Ryan Howard Fergal Rafferty Beau Wilis* WOMEN’S GOLF Ellie McKinley Stephanie Pustejovsky Sarah St. John Jenna Stene Landa Stewart SOFTBALL Victoria Benavidez Amy Brown* Lauren Burns Tomi Garrison Mandy Gegen Amanda Lindsey Morgan Mikulin Kristen Moehlman Ashley Nelson

Mae Nowak Janaye Richardson Courtney Schoenemann Alex Survant Hailey Wiginton Whitney Wilson Calli Wood Tiffani Woodrum SOCCER Hillary Ackerman Amanda Biega Debbie Campbell Jordan Cherry Alex Clifton Neddie Garcia Shelby Grissett Emily Jurecka Meredith Norman Alison Oakland Natalie Pantel Jenny Pence* Kristen Pounds Paige Rodriguez Kelley Sikinger Ashley Simmons Adriana Vasquez Nichole Watkins Katie Wesneski* Kirby Zak TENNIS Federica Denti Nadya Dubyanskaya Giorgia Pozzan Cally Woerner MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Clint Anders Leon Banks Cutter Bernhard Andy Blauser Brek Christensen Michael Courtney Joey D’Eramo Clemon Dunlap A. J. Edwards

Ruben Gutierrez Jasen Hickman Scottie Jones* Henry Jordan* Travis Kocurek Patrick Krol Julius Michael Tymagic Robinson Roger Ruelweler Jason Russell Jacob Shultz John Thomas Blake Woolums WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Kaylee Brazeel Sarah Collazos Morgan Davis Amanda Dunlap Molly Farrell Jessica Fisher* Kristin Gallow Jordan Heggie Kristi Hermes Courtney Lueders Monika May Monique McMichael Haley Peddy Stephanie Reed Crystal Santos Dakota Stewart Megan Williams Allysha Wilson Tonicia Wimberly Jenny Zoch VOLLEYBALL Kim Black Anna Ferguson* Jamie Haas Kaylee Hawkins Jamie Kaleh Courtney Laskowski Kym Loving Rebecca Swann Shamira Washington

*Academic All-Southland Conference selection # Southland Student-Athlete of the Year

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While winning three Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cups (symbolic of the SLC’s All-Sports championship) and 11 SLC championship trophies in the past six years, Sam Houston athletes also have led the league in performance in the classroom.

More Sam Houston student-athletes have earned recognition on the SLC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll than any of the 12 universities in the league during the past six years. To be recognized, a studentathlete must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. For eight consecutive semesters, Bearkat student-athletes have produced a grade point average higher than 2.87. That includes a record high GPA of 2.94 during the 2008 fall semester. These GPAs are marks better than the university’s general student population.

Sam Houston student-athletes have posted overall GPAs of 2.30 or higher for 36 consecutive semesters.

“We are extremely proud of our athletes’ achievements in the classroom and commend our coaching staff for the tremendous job they do in recruiting quality student-athletes,” Williams said. “The No. 1 goal for each of our sports teams is to have our athletes earn their Sam Houston State degrees. We are proud that 90 percent of student athletes who complete their eligibility at Sam Houston earn their degree.”

Bearkat Grade Point Averages For The Past 34 Semesters 1992-93 Fall 2.53

Spring 2.41

1993-94 Fall 2.30

Spring 2.57

1994-95 Fall 2.47

Spring 2.48

1995-96 Fall 2.39

Spring 2.54

1996-97 Fall 2.55

Spring 2.59

1997-98 Fall 2.59

Spring 2.59

1998-99 Fall 2.74

Spring 2.62

1999-00 Fall 2.59

Spring 2.69

2000-01 Fall 2.66

Spring 2.60

2001-02 Fall 2.60

Spring 2.59

2002-03 Fall 2.69

Spring 2.58

2003-04 Fall 2.63

Spring 2.78

2004-05 Fall 2.75

Spring 2.76

2005-06 Fall 2.76

Spring 2.79

2006-07 Fall 2.90

Spring 2.90

2007-08 Fall 2.89

Spring 2.93

2008-09 Fall 2.94

Spring 2.91

2009-10 Fall 2.93

Spring 2.87

2010-11 Fall 2.88

First Class Facilities The athletic facilities at Sam Houston State University rival any in the Southland Conference, giving studentathletes optimal opportunities to succeed in their sport.

FOOTBALL Elliott T. Bowers Stadium

TENNIS McAdams Tennis Center

GOLF Raven Nest Golf Course

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Ron Mafrige Field House

GOLF Michael McIver Golf Training Center

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BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum

BASEBALL Don Sanders Stadium

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SOFTBALL Bearkat Softball Complex

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Ron Randleman Strength & Fitness Center

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SOCCER Pritchett Field

TRACK & FIELD Meredith & Miriam York Track Complex

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Training the Elite Athlete

The Bearkat athletic program gets a winning edge from its nationally recognized strength and conditioning program.

Kyle Speer and his conditioning program have been honored by American Football Magazine for their part in preparing the more than 390 athletes who compete in 17 sports for Sam Houston State, winners of three Southland Conference Commissioner’s Cup All-Sports titles and 10 Southland sports championships in the past seven years.

The 11,000 square foot Ron Randleman Strength and Fitness Center opened in 2006. The center consists of coaches’ offices, dressing rooms and a 9,000 square foot area for weights.

“The preparation for all championships begins with a great work ethic and commitment in weight training and conditioning,” Bearkat football head coach Willie Fritz said. “At Sam Houston, we have state-of-the-art training facilities and an outstanding staff to help us accomplish our goals.”

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Kyle Speer

The Strength and Fitness Center is named for Ron Randleman (right), who compiled a 132-124-3 record as Sam Houston head football coach from 1982 to 2004.

The center was made possible by a gift from Houston businessman and Bearkat alum Ron Mafrige (left).

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Sam Houston State 2010-11 Track & Field / Cross Country Schedule Cross Country Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 25 Oct. 8 Oct. 28 Nov. 13

Friday Friday Saturday Friday Thursday Saturday

Jonny Morris Invitational Texas A&M Invitational Memphis Invitational Houston Baptist Puma Open Southland Conference Championship NCAA South Central Regional

Houston College Station Memphis, Tenn.

Houston Beaumont Waco

Indoor Track & Field Jan. 12 Wednesday Jan. 21-22 Friday-Saturday Jan. 28 Friday Feb. 5 Saturday Feb. 11-12 Friday-Saturday Feb. 25-26 Friday-Saturday Mar. 4 Friday

Wichita State Indoor Texas Tech Indoor Houston Indoor/Multi-Events Houston All-Comers Iowa State Indoor Southland Conference Championship Last Chance Indoor

Wichita, Kan. Lubbock Houston Houston Ames, Ia. Norman, Okla.

Fayetteville, Ark.

Outdoor Track & Field Mar. 19 Saturday Mar. 24-25 Thursday-Friday Mar. 25-26 Friday-Saturday Apr. 2 Saturday Apr. 6-9 Wednesday-Saturday Apr. 14-15 Thursday-Friday Apr. 16 Saturday Apr. 23 Saturday Apr. 30 Saturday May 13-15 Friday-Sunday May 27-29 Friday-Sunday June 8-11 Wednesday-Saturday

Stephen F. Austin Dual Meet Angelo State Multi-Events Rice Victor Lopez Invitational Ty Terrell Relays Texas Relays Dave Nobles Multi-events UTEP Invitational Baylor Michael Johnson Invitational Northwestern State Demon Outdoor Southland Conference Outdoor NCAA West Regional NCAA Outdoor

Nacogdoches San Angelo Houston Beaumont Austin San Angelo El Paso Waco Natchitoches, La. Natchitoches, La. Eugene, Ore. Des Moines, Iowa

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