2013-14 Gardner-Webb Track & Field TABLE OF CONTENTS
COACHING STAFF
Table of Contents/Credits .................... 1 Quick Facts .......................................... 1 Women’s Roster ................................... 2 Men’s Roster ........................................ 3 2011 Results ..................................... 4-5 2011 Top Performances..................... 6-9 GWU Indoor Records ........................ 10 GWU Outdoor Recoords ................... 11 All-Conferene Performers ............ 12-13 Gardner-Webb University................... 14 GWU Academics ............................... 15 GWU Administration.......................... 16 GWU Athletic Administration ........... 17 GWU Athletic Training ..................... 18 GWU Athletic Performance ............... 19 Big South Conference ........................ 20
Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Brian Baker ................................ 11th Season Phone ................................................... (704) 406-3893 Email ................................. bbaker@gardner-webb.edu
Associate Head Coach Mary Wood ................................... 7th Season Phone ................................................... (704) 406-3848 Email .............................. mwood3@gardner-webb.edu
Assistant Coach Andy Fryman ............................... 5th Season Phone ................................................... (704) 406-3861 Email ............................... jfryman@gardner-webb.edu
QUICK FACTS
Name ............................................. Gardner-Webb University Location ............................................... Boiling Springs, N.C. Credits Founded .......................................................................... 1905 Editor ........................................................... Saxon Simpson Enrollment ..................................................................... 4,300 Editorial Assistance ................. Marc Rabb, Daniel Napier Nickname ................................................... Runnin’ Bulldogs Layout and Design ...................................... Saxon Simpson Colors ............................................................... Red & Black Cover Artwork ............................................ Saxon Simpson President ................................................ Dr. A. Frank Bonner Cover Concept ............................................. Saxon Simpson Photography ........................ Big South Photos, Tim Cowie, Vice President for Athletics ............................... Chuck Burch ............................................... GWU Media Relations Office SWA/Senior Associate Athletics Director ......... Pam Scruggs 2012-13 BSC Finish (Women’s Indoor) .............................. 4th 2013 BSC Finish (Women’s Outdoor) ................................ 7th 2012-13 BSC Finish (Men’s Indoor) .................................. 4th 2013 BSC Finish (Men’s Outdoor) ..................................... 8th Gardner-Webb admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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2013-14 GWU Women’s Track & Field Roster Name T’Keyah Bell Meredith Byl Claire Cates Jordan Davis Jenna Ford Stephanie Hamilton Kyntoya Hansford Kristen Hurley Kaycee Martin Megan Melton Jasmine Miles Sarah Mitchell Elise Moffatt Olivia Moody Kayin Mujahid Kaylan Myers Sarah Perkins Kailey Robinson Nicole Saxton Ashley Slate Katie Spiro Kim Stout
Year Gr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr.
Height 5-4 5-8 5-9 5-5 5-5 5-5 6-0 5-5 5-3 5-5 5-8 5-9 5-2 5-11 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-2 5-5 5-3
Events Sprints Sprints Distance Middle Distance Distance Throws Throws Pentathlon Distance Pole Vault Throws Throws Pole Vault Pentathlon Jumps Jumps Hurdles/Middle Distance Pole Vault Middle Distance Sprints Distance Middle Distance
Hometown Cherryville, N.C. Tucson, Ariz. Hillsborough, N.C. Atlanta, Ga. Wasilla, Alaska Blair, Neb. Miami, Fla. Columbia, Conn. Madison, Ala. Riverside, Calif. Amelia, Va. Roswell, Ga. Kennesaw, Ga. Plaon, Ill. Philadelphia, Pa. Lexington, Kent. Gorham, Maine Connelly Springs, N.C. Tampa, Fla. High Point, N.C. Sylva, N.C. Hendersonville, N.C.
Jasmine Miles
Stephanie Hamilton
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2013-14 GWU Men’s Track & Field Roster
Josh Wembolua
Carson Sears
Name Brandaun Addison Ben Bell Josh Ceasar Matthew Cook Will Cottrell Tyler Craig Malik Crawford Aaron Cronk Trey Crook Terry Davis Marquise Evans Tavarus Ferguson Drew Ford Titus Hamilton James Haynes Richard Jules Justin Loy Tyler Marsengill Joseph Martin Mike McClay Jonas Nader Nathan Padfield Nick Rogers Tyler Samotis Carson Sears Josiah Stanton-Brooks Jordan Smith Chuboy Umeadi Seaver Wait Josh Wembolua A.J. White Alex Young
Year So. Jr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Jr Jr. Jr. RSo. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. So. So. So.
Height 6-0 6-3 5-7 5-8 5-9 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-3 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-2
Events Sprints Decathlon Throws Distance Middle Distance Pole Vault Sprints Middle Distance Middle Distance Jumps/Sprints Sprints Jumps Distance Decathlon Distance Sprints Distance Pole Vault Middle Distance Distance Middle Distance Throws Distance Pole Vault Throws Middle Distance Throws Jumps Jumps Hurdles/Sprints Throws Throws
Hometown Easley, S.C.. Greensboro, N.C. Bardstown, Kent. Connelly Springs, N.C. Waxhaw, N.C. Talking Rock, Ga. Rock Hill, S.C. West Jefferson, N.C. Lexington, N.C. Wilson, N.C. Mebane, N.C. Evans, Ga. Wasilla, Alaska Blair, Neb. Charlotte, N.C. Tampa, Fla. Burrington, N.H. Rock Hill, S.C. Broadway, Va. Lawrenceville, Ga. Monroe, N.C. LaVergne, Tenn. Monroe, Ga. Hendersonville, N.C. Suwanee, Ga. Seattle, Wash. Chesterfield, Va. Cary, N.C. Candler, N.C. Matthews, N.C. Hurricane, W.Va. LaVergne, Tenn.
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2012-13 Indoor Results 2012-13 Big South Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships February 21-22, 2013 • Winston-Salem, N.C.
Women’s Standings
Men’s Standings
1. Coastal Carolina - 182 2. Liberty - 142 3. Charleston Southern - 74
1. Liberty - 163.5 2. High Point - 98.5 3. Charleston Southern - 82
4. GWU - 57
4. GWU - 81
5. Campbell - 50 6. High Point - 41 7. UNC Asheville - 38 9. VMI - 25 9. Winthrop - 25
5. VMI - 69 6. Radford - 64 7. Campbell - 63 8. UNC Asheville - 24 9. Winthrop - 13
60 m Hurdles
Sarah Perkins
9.29
200 meters
Johnathan Parks
23.24
200 meters
Nicole Saxton
26.22
400 meters
Miles Harris Jonas Nader
51.19 52.15
400 meters
Sarah Perkins Ashley Slate
59.93 1:05.11
800 meters
Josiah Stanton-Brooks Will Cottrell Nick Rogers
800 meters
Ivana Hughes Leah Steinke
2nd, 2:14.42 2:26.56
1 Mile
Mike McClay Trey Crook
4:25.83 4:43.01
1 Mile
Ariel Zimmerman
5:26.65
3000 meters
Drew Ford
10:14.21
High Jump
Jessica Norris Kaylan Meyers Olivia Moody
5th, 1.60 m 1.55 m 1.50 m
5000 meters
Mike McClay Justin Loy
15:38.94 16:10.10
Pole Vault
Taylor Cook Megan Melton
2nd, 3.58 m 4th, 3.33 m
High Jump
Miles Harris
1.84 m
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Kristen Hurley
t8th, 5.10 m
Tyler Samotis Tyler Marsengill
Shot Put
Ashlei Alexander Yazzming Lee Kyntoya Hansford
4th, 13.16 m 12.68 m 11.85 m
Long Jump
Tavarus Ferguson
Triple Jump
Terry Davis Chuboy Umeadi
Ashlei Alexander Jasmine Miles Yazzming Lee Kyntoya Hansford
3rd, 16.87 m 5th, 16.52 m 14.92 m 13.58 m
60 m Hurdles
Johnathan Parks Josh Wembolua
Shot Put
Alex Young Carson Sears A.J. White
2nd, 16.52 m 5th, 14.81 m 14.19 m
Weight Throw
Alex Young Carson Sears Nathan Padfield Andy Scates
1st, 20.72 m 3rd, 18.70 m 7th, 15.79 m 14.09 m
Heptathlon
Ben Bell Titus Hamilton
5th, 4441 pts. 7th, 4111 pts.
Weight Throw
Pentathlon
Kristen Hurley Olivia Moody
1st, 3487 pts. 7th, 3070 pts.
2nd, 1:57.79 2:06.15 2:09.07
t3rd, 4.70 m t5th, 4.40 m 6.60 m 1st, 14.43 m 13.42 m 3rd, 8.19 4th, 8.29
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2013 Outdoor Results 2013 Big South Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships April 18-20, 2013 • Lynchburg, Va.
Women’s Standings 1. Liberty - 210 2. Coastal Carolina- 203.25 3. Char. Southern - 89.5 4. Campbell - 74 5. UNC Asheville - 51.75
Men’s Standings
6. High Point - 48
1. Liberty - 213 2. Coastal Carolina - 131 3. High Point - 110 4. Charleston Southern - 81 5. VMI - 73 6. Campbell - 65 7. Radford - 56
7. GWU - 42.5
8. Winthrop - 39 9. VMI - 38 10. Radford - 23
8. GWU - 44
200 meters
Ashley Slate
400 meters
Ivana Hughes T’Keyah Bell
9. Winthrop - 25 10. UNC Asheville - 20
27.59 5th, 56.14, 1:00.23
100 meters
Ivana Hughes Ariel Zimmerman Leah Steinke
8th, 2:19.86 2:28.64 2:35.90
Stanley Fleurant Brandaun Addison
800 meters
400 m Hurdles
Sarah Perkins Nicole Saxton
5th, 1:01.75 1:05.67
Trey Crook Will Cottrell Nick Rogers
2:02.15 2:07.72 2:10.14
Steeplechase
Claire Cates
5,000 meters
Mike McClay
15:33.92
High Jump
Kaylan Myers Jessica Norris
10,000 meters
Justin Loy
37:02.69
Pole Vault
Taylor Cook Megan Melton Bethany Wright
110 m Hurdles
Josh Wembolua
15.43
Pole Vault
Tyler Samotis Tyler Marsengill
5th, 4.50 m 6th, 4.50 m
800 meters
13:11.31 1.53 m 1.53 m 4th, 3.50 m 6th, 3.50 m 3.05 m
10.99 11.30
Shot Put
Ashlei Alexander Yazzming Lee Kyntoya Hansford
8th, 13.09 m 11.69 m 11.41 m
Long Jump
Tavarus Ferguson Chuboy Umeadi
Hammer Throw
Ashlei Alexander Jasmine Miles Yazzming Lee Kyntoya Hansford
3rd, 53.67 m 6th, 52.03m 43.43 m 40.89 m
Triple Jump
Terry Davis Chuboy Umeadi
6th, 14.02 m 13.62 m
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Jasmine Miles Kyntoya Hansford
7th, 44.68 m 36.39 m
Alex Young A.J. White
2nd, 16.71 m 13.93 m
Javelin Throw Pentathlon
Tomora Parker Kristen Hurley Olivia Moody
Hammer Throw
Carson Sears Nathan Padfield
1st, 62.09 m 8th, 50.08 m
Decathlon
Ben Bell Titus Hamilton
5th, 5817 pts. 6th, 5401 pts.
25.29 m 4602 pts. 3872 pts.
6.61 m 6.46 m
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2012-13 Women’s Indoor Best Performances 60 meters Kristen Hurley T’Keyah Bell Nicole Saxton Ashley Slate
Tiger Paw Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational
8.24 Kristen Hurley 8.34 Katy Milton 8.46 Olivia Moody 8.49
200 meters Sarah Perkins T’Keyah Bell Nicole Saxton Ivana Hughes Kristen Hurley Merideth Byl
Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational
400 meters Ivana Hughes Sarah Perkins Nicole Saxton T’Keyah Bell Ashley Slate
JDL Invitational Appalachian Indoor Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational JDL Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
800 meters Ivana Hughes Ariel Zimmerman Leah Steinke Kristen Hurley Katie Spiro Olivia Moody
BSC Indoor Championships Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational BSC Indoor Championships Tiger Paw Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
1 Mile Run Ariel Zimmerman Katie Spiro Leah Steinke
Niswonger Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational
26.42 26.85 26.86 27.07 27.24 27.32
Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational
Shot Put Tiger Paw Invitational BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational Appalachian Indoor Invitational Niswonger Invitational
13.84 m 12.27 m 11.85 m 10.86 m 10.29 m 17.07 m 16.81 m 15.24 m 14.40 m
Pentathlon BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
2:14.42 4 x 400 m Relay 2:24.61 T’Keyah Bell, Sarah Perkins, Nicole Saxton, Ivana Hughes 2:26.56 BSC Indoor Championships 2:28.10 Distance Medley Relay 2:28.36 2:36.61 Katie Spiro, T’Keyah Bell, Ivana Hughes, Ariel Zimmerman BSC Indoor Championships 5:19.54 5:47.50 5:52.49
5.43 m 5.28 m 4.68 m
Weight Throw
Ashlei Alexander Jasmine Miles 57.95 Yazzming Lee 59.77 Kyntoya Hansford 1:00.26 1:01.54 1:03.66 Kristen Hurley Olivia Moody
3,000 meters Ariel Zimmerman Megan Frost
Ashlei Alexander Yazzming Lee Kyntoya Hansford Olivia Moody Kristen Hurley
Long Jump JDL Invitational BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
3487 pts. 3070 pts.
3:55.50
13:09.74
Kristen Hurley
10:59.70 12:45.83
60 m Hurdles Kristen Hurley Sarah Perkins Olivia Moody
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
Jessica Norris Olivia Moody Kristen Hurley Kaylan Myers
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
Taylor Cook Bethany Wright Megan Melton
BSC Indoor Championships Appalachian Indoor Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
9.15 9.29 9.71
High Jump 1.60 m 1.56 m 1.56 m 1.55 m
Pole Vault 3.58 m 3.40 m 3.33 m
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2012-13 Men’s Indoor Best Performances 60 meters Josh Wembolua Codi Merritt Chuboy Umeadi Dillon Suddreth
Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational
60 m Hurdles 7.36 7.44 7.63 7.97
200 meters Johnathan Parks Jonas Nader Dillon Suddreth
Tiger Paw Invitational Niswonger Invitational Niswonger Invitational
22.71 24.39 25.77
400 meters Miles Harris Joseph Martin Jonas Nader
BSC Indoor Championships Appalachian Indoor Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
51.19 51.53 52.15
Johnathan Parks Josh Wembolua
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
Miles Harris Dillon Suddreth
JDL Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
Tyler Samotis Tyler Marsengill
Tiger Paw Invitational JDL Invitational
High Jump
Dick Taylor Invitational
1:28.74
800 meters Josiah Stan.-Brooks Trey Crook Jonas Nader Nick Rogers
Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational JDL Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
1:54.53 2:03.11 2:09.00 2:09.07
1 Mile Run Mike McClay Josiah Stan. Brooks Trey Crook
Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
4:24.15 4:31.07 4:43.01
3,000 meters Mike McClay Justin Loy Drew Ford Trey Crook
Mike McClay Justin Loy Drew Ford
BSC Indoor Championships JDL Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational Tiger Paw Invitational . 5,000 meters BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships Niswonger Invitational
8:55.64 9:28.01 9:57.92 10:14.84
15:38.94 16:10.10 18:39.59
1.88 m 1.84 m
Pole Vault 4.90 m 4.40 m
Triple Jump Terry Davis Chuboy Umeadi
600 meters Jonas Nader
8.19 8.29
JDL Invitational BSC Indoor Championships
14.58 m 13.42 m
Long Jump Tavarus Ferguson Chuboy Umeadi
Appalachian Indoor Invitational Niswonger Invitational
Alex Young Carson Sears A.J. White Xavier Stewart George Millar Andy Scates
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships Appalachian Indoor Invitational Niswonger Invitational Appalachian Indoor Invitational Appalachian Indoor Invitational
6.88 m 6.45 m
Shot Put 16.52 m 15.62 m 14.61 m 12.54 m 12.30 m 12.23 m
Weight Throw Alex Young Carson Sears Nathan Padfield Andy Scates
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships NiswongerInvitational
20.72 m 18.70 m 15.79 m 13.43 m
4 x 400 m Relay Codi Merritt, Johnathan Parks, Josiah Stanton-Brooks, Miles Harris Niswonger Invitational
3:21.30
Distance Medley Relay Trey Crook, Codi Merritt, Josiah Stanton-Brooks, Mike McClay BSC Indoor Championships
10:49.57
Heptathlon Ben Bell Titus Hamilton
BSC Indoor Championships BSC Indoor Championships
4441 pts. 4111 pts
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2013 Women’s Outdoor Best Performances 100 meters T’Keyah Bell Kristen Hurley Ashley Slate
Winthrop Twilight Coastal Carolina Invitatinal Winthrop Invitational
12.69 12.78 13.79
200 meters Sarah Perkins Ivana Hughes Kristen Hurley
49er Classic Carolina’s Cup BSC Outdoor Championships
400 meters Ivana Hughes T’Keyah Bell Nicole Saxton
BSC Outdoor Championships Winthrop Invitational Winthrop Invitational
800 meters Ivana Hughes Ariel Zimmerman Leah Steinke
Winthrop Invitational Carolina’s Cup Winthrop Invitational
1,500 meters Ariel Zimmerman Katie Spiro
Winthrop Invitational 49er Classic
3,000 meters Claire Cates Kaycee Martin
49er Classic 49er Classic
5,000 meters Meg Frost
Winthrop Invitational
100 m Hurdles Kristen Hurley Sarah Perkins Olivia Moody
BSC Outdoor Championships Terrier Relays BSC Outdoor Championships
25.66 Claire Cates 26.03 26.06 Taylor Cook Megan Melton 56.14 Bethany Wright 59.60 1:00.03 Jasmine Miles Kyntoya Hansford 2:15.25 2:18.86 2:21.43 Katie Spiro Olivia Moody Kristen Hurley 4:52.70 5:17.46 Ashlei Alexander Kyntoya Hansford 11:54.50 Kristen Hurley 12:43.99
BSC Outdoor Championships
BSC Outdoor Championships Terrier Relays Weems Baskin Invitational Carolina’s Cup 49er Classic
13.09 m 11.68 m 10.57 m
Hammer Throw BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships Weems Baskin Invitational
14.68 15.32 Kristen Hurley 16.16 Olivia Moody
BSC Outdoor Championships Winthrop Invitational
53.67 m 52.03 m 46.97 m
Heptathlon 4602 pts. 3872 pts.
4 x 400 m Relay
Kristen Hurley, Sarah Perkins, Nicole Saxton, T’Keyah Bell 1.55 m 49er Classic 1.54 m 1.53 m
BSC Outdoor Championships Winthrop Invitational
34.56 m 32.16 m 30.24 m
Shot Put BSC Outdoor Championships Terrier Relays Carolina’s Cup
High Jump
Kristen Hurley Olivia Moody
44.68 m 38.52 m
Javelin Throw
1:01.75 T’Keyah Bell, Sarah Perkins, Nicole Saxton, Ivana Hughes 1:05.67 Carolina’s Cup 1:12.40
49er Classic BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships
3.55 m 3.50 m 3.05 m
Discus Throw
BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships Weems Baskin Invitational
Kaylan Myers Olivia Moody Jessica Norris
13:11.31
Pole Vault Weems Baskin Invitational BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships
Ashlei Alexander 22:30.95 Jasmine Miles Yazzming Lee
400 m Hurdles Sarah Perkins Nicole Saxton Leah Steinke
3,000 m Steeplechase
3:54.12
4 x 100 m Relay
49.49
Long Jump 5.20 m 4.24 m
Triple Jump Jessica Norris
Terrier Relays
10.49 m
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2013 Men’s Outdoor Best Performances 100 meters Stanley Fleurant Brandaun Addison Titus Hamilton
49er Classic WinthropInvitational BSC Outdoor Championships
High Jump 10.92 11.05 11.55
200 meters Johnathan Parks Stanley Flleurant Josh Wembolua
Coastal Carolina Invitational Winthrop Invitational Weems Baskin Invitational
23.10 23.28 23.55
400 meters Josiah Stan.-Brooks Miles Harris Jonas Nader
Carolina’s Cup Winthrop Invitational Winthrop Invitational
48.99 51.08 52.54
Ben Bell Titus Hamilton
Winthrop Invitational Winthrop Invitational
2:00.60 2:05.24
1,500 meters Mike McClay Trey Crook
Weems Baskin Invitational Weems Baskin Invitational
4:03.03 4:16.31
3,000 meters Mike McClay Drew Ford Justin Loy
Carolina’s Cup 49er Classic Coastal Carolina Invitational
8:45.77 10:02.42 9:38.52
5,000 meters Mike McClay Justin Loy Jarret Willis
Winthrop Invitational 49er Classic Winthrop Invitational
15:12.73 16:15.34 17:39.24
10,000 meters Mike McClay Justin Loy
BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships
31:44.88 37:02.69
110 m Hurdles Josh Wembolua Johnathan Parks Titus Hamilton
Carolina’s Cup Carolina’s Cup BSC Outdoor Championships
15.06 15.09 16.87
1.75 m
BSC Outdoor Championships
1.66 m
3,000 m Steeplechase Drew Ford
BSC Outdoor Championships
Tyler Samotis Tyler Marsengill Titus Hamilton
Terrier Relays BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships
10:42.07
Pole Vault 4.80 m 4.50 m 3.46 m
Triple Jump Terry Davis Chuboy Umeadi
800 meters Trey Crook Nick Rogers
BSC Outdoor Championships
Winthrop Invitational Carolina’s Cup
14.27 m 13.80 m
Long Jump Tavarus Ferguson Ben Bell Chuboy Umeadi
Carolina’s Cup 49er Classic Terrier Relays
6.68 m 6.61 m 6.55 m
Discus Throw Alex Young A.J. White Nathan Padfield
Terrier Relays BSC Outdoor Championships Terrier Relays
50.53 m 44.93 m 41.06 m
Javelin Throw Ben Bell Matthew Cook Titus Hamilton
BSC Outdoor Championships Carolina’s Cup BSC Outdoor Championships
Alex Young A.J. White Xavier Stewart
Winthrop Invitational Winthrop Invitational 49er Classic
44.60 m 37.10 m 35.74 m
Shot Put 17.18 m 13.96 m 13.30 m
Hammer Throw Carson Sears Nathan Padfield A.J. White
BSC Outdoor Championships BSC Outdoor Championships Carolina’s Cup
Ben Bell Titus Hamilton
49er Classic BSC Outdoor Championships
62.09 m 50.08 m 44.08 m
Decathlon 5957 pts. 5401 pts.
4 x 400 m Relay Miles Harris, Will Cottrell, Trey Crook, Mike McClay Winthrop Invitational
3:28.80
4 x 100 m Relay Stanley Fleurant, Brandaun Addison, Josh Wembolua, Johnathan Parks 49er Classic
42.58
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Gardner-Webb University Indoor Records Women’s Indoor Records
Men’s Indoor Records
Athlete (Year) ..................Event ...................... Time/Mark
Athlete (Year) ..................Event ...................... Time/Mark
55 meters
55 meters
Julia O’Neill (2000) ................................................................. 6.69
Kevin Prime (2005) ................................................................... 6.41
60 meters
60 meters
Julia O’Neill (2001) ................................................................. 7.34
Kevin Prime (2003) ................................................................... 6.88
200 meters
200 meters
Julia O’Neill (2001) ............................................................... 24.02
Kevin Prime (2005) ................................................................. 21.83
400 meters
400 meters
Soyini Thompson (2002) ...................................................... 56.82
David Lloyd (2001) .................................................................. 48.61
500 meters
500 meters
Soyini Thompson (2003) ................................................... 1:15.91
Marlon Greensword (2001) .................................................. 1:02.98
800 meters
800 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2002) ....................................................... 2:10.09
Marlon Greensword (2001) .................................................. 1:53.76
1000 meters
1000 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2003) ....................................................... 2:56.72
Marlon Greensword (2001) .................................................. 2:33.77
1500 meters
3000 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2003) ....................................................... 4:35.89
Mike McClay (2012) ............................................................. 8:39.45
3000 meters Sylvia Chelimo (2002) ....................................................... 9:29.52
5000 meters Sylvia Chelimo (2002) ..................................................... 16:32.79
1 Mile Sylvia Chelimo (2002) ....................................................... 4:44.96
55 meter Hurdles Natilee Dawkins (2003) .......................................................... 7.92
5000 meters Lucas McAneney (2002) .................................................... 15:10.01
1 Mile Nick Kelly (2010) .................................................................. 4:18.32
55 meter Hurdles Dobson Collins (2008) ............................................................. 7.70
60 meters Hurdles Dobson Collins (2008) .............................................................. 8.07
60 meters Hurdles
High Jump
Natilee Dawkins (2003) .......................................................... 8.45
Craig Norman (2003) ............................................ 6’11.75” (2.13 m)
High Jump
Pole Vault
Nicole McClain (2002) ........................................... 6’0.5” (1.85 m)
Elliot Haynie (2008) .............................................. 17’7.75” (5.38 m)
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Ann Marie Howell (2012) ......................................... 12’4”(3.76 m)
Jake Didion (2008) .................................................... 24’7” (7.49 m)
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Margo Robinson (2001) ..................................... 20’4.25” (6.20 m)
Jake Didion (2008) ...................................................... 50’ (15.24 m)
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Lucie Bujetova (2002) ........................................... 42’4” (12.90 m)
Alex Young (2013) ............................................... 54’ 2.5” (16.52 m)
Shot Put
Weight Throw
Ashlei Alexander (2012) ..................................... 46’2.5” (14.08 m)
Alex Young (2013) .......................................... 67’ 11.75” (20.72 m)
Weight Throw
Heptathlon
Ashlei Alexander (2012) ........................................ 56’ 0” (17.07m)
Evan Brusich (2010) .................................................... 4780 pts.
Pentathlon
4 x 400 m Relay
Tara Stephenson (2005) ............................................ 3661 pts. D.Lloyd, C.Whitney, R.Fontenette, M.Greensword (2000) ................ 3:18.92
4 x 400 m Relay
4 x 800 m Relay
T.Stephenson, L.Bujetova, M.Robinson, S.Thompson (2002) ........ 3:49.25
A.Gaske, L.Hogan, S.Elliott, C.Carter (2003) .................................... 8:05.17
Distance Medley Relay
Distance Medley Relay
K.Warden, L.Montgomery, C.McLean, M.Miliner (2006) ............... 12:28.03
T.Crook, C.Merritt, J.Stanton-Brooks, M.McClay (2012) ................. 10:19.19
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Gardner-Webb University Outdoor Records Women’s Outdoor Records
Men’s Outdoor Records
Athlete (Year) ..................Event ...................... Time/Mark 100 meters
Athlete (Year) ..................Event ...................... Time/Mark 100 meters
Julia O’Neill (2000, 2002) ...................................................... 11.67
Kevin Prime (2003) ............................................................... 10.56
200 meters
200 meters
Julia O’Neill (2000) ............................................................... 24.21
Kevin Prime (2003) ............................................................... 21.23
400 meters
400 meters
Tamara Stephenson (2004) .................................................. 55.68
Marlon Greensword (2000) ................................................... 46.95
800 meters
800 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2003) ........................................................ 2:11.84
Marlon Greensword (2000) ................................................ 1:49.09
1500 meters
1500 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2001) ........................................................ 4:31.52
Josiah Stanton-Brooks (2011) ........................................... 3:56.44
3000 meters
3000 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2001) ....................................................... 9:31.75
Joshua Hudson (2007) ...................................................... 8:47.56
5000 meters
5000 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2001) ...................................................... 16:11.56
Nick Kelly (2010) .............................................................. 14:57.94
10,000 meters
10,000 meters
Sylvia Chelimo (2001) ...................................................... 34:19.45
Lucas McAneny (2008) .................................................... 31:24.32
1 Mile
1 Mile
Sylvia Chelimo (2003) ....................................................... 5:03.25
Gary Threatt (1975) ........................................................... 4:24.50
100 meter Hurdles Natilee Dawkins (2003) ......................................................... 13.78
400 meter Hurdles Tamara Stephenson (2005) .................................................. 58.94
3000 meter Steeplechase Diana Palka (2011) .......................................................... 11:20.46
High Jump Nicole McClain (2000) ........................................... 6’0.5” (1.84 m)
Pole Vault Ann Marie Howell (2012) ......................................... 12’4”(3.76 m)
Long Jump Margo Robinson (2001) ..................................... 19’8.75” (6.01 m)
Triple Jump Natilee Dawkins (2001) ......................................... 42’2” (12.85 m)
Shot Put Ashlei Alexander (2012) ..................................... 46’2.5” (14.08 m)
Discus Throw Jasmine Miles (2013) ......................................... 146’ 7” (44.68 m)
110 meter Hurdles Johnathon Rucker (2011) ..................................................... 14.39
400 meter Hurdles David Lloyd (2001) ................................................................ 51.06
3000 meter Steeplechase Joshua Hudson (2006) ...................................................... 9:36.12
High Jump Craig Norman (2002) ................................................. 7’3” (2.21 m)
Pole Vault Elliot Haynie (2007) ............................................ 16’7.25” (5.06 m)
Long Jump Jake Didion (2007) .................................................. 24’5” (7.44 m)
Triple Jump Jake Didion (2007) ................................................ 50’8” (15.44 m)
Shot Put Alex Young (2013) ............................................. 56’ 4.5” (17.18 m)
Discus Throw Cody MacArthur (2007) ....................................... 163’3” (49.75 m)
Hammer Throw
Hammer Throw
Ashlei Alexander (2013) ..................................... 176’ 1” (53.67 m)
Carson Sears (2012) ......................................... 211’ 6” (64.48 m)
2013
Javelin Sarah Wyszynski (2009) ..................................... 138’5” (42.19 m)
Heptathlon Tara Stephenson (2003) ............................................ 5071 pts.
4 x 100 m Relay N.Dawkins, S.Thompson, C.Petty, J.O’Neal (2000) ........................... 46.06
4 x 200 m Relay N.Dawkins, S.Thompson, D.Williams, M.Robinson (2000) ............. 1:38.56
4 x 400 m Relay J.O’Neal, S.Thompson, T.Stephenson, L.Bujetova (2002) ............. 3:46.32
4 x 800 m Relay M.Houghton, P.McClymont, C.Miller, S.Chelimo (2001) ............... 8:52.74
Javelin Jerel Langley (2007) .......................................... 218’10” (66.70 m)
Heptathlon Evan Brusich (2009) .................................................. 6538 pts.
4 x 100 m Relay L.Ingram, P.Augusta, P.Barron, K.Prime (2003) ................................. 41.67
4 x 200 m Relay L.Ingram, T.Menya, P.Augusta, C.Norman (2002) .......................... 1:30.67
4 x 400 m Relay M.Greensword, C.Whitney, R.Fontenette, D.Lloyd (2000) .............. 3:14.38
4 x 800 m Relay C.Steinke, E.Goodrum, T.Israel, G.Lesch-Wragge (2008) .............. 8:01.94
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All-Time All-Conference Performers Women’s All-Conference Performers
2013
Indoor Track & Field Taylor Cook Ashlei Alexander Kristen Hurley Ivana Hughes
• Pole Vault • Weight Throw • Pentathlon • 800 m
Outdoor Track & Field Kristen Hurley Ashleigh Alexander
2012
• Heptathlon • Hammer Throw
Indoor Track & Field Ann Marie Howell Ashlei Alexander Kristen Hurley Ivana Hughes
2011
• Pole Vault • Shot Put • Pentathlon • 800 m • Heptathlon • 400 m • Shot Put • High Jump • Pole Vault • Javelin
Indoor Track & Field Carrie Long Ashlei Alexander Sarah Herd T’Keyah Bell Cherish Richardson Amara Isbell Ivana Hughes
• Pole Vault • Shot Put • High Jump • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • 4x400 m
Outdoor Track & Field Ann Marie Howell Ashlei Alexander
2010
2006
Kelly Bridges
• Pole Vault
Victoria Argus
Caryn Daane Tabitha Hamilton Carrie Long Elizabeth Maxwell
• Shot Put • Discus • Pole Vault • Discus • Hammer Throw • Shot Put • Javelin
Kelly Bridges Merissa Hawkins
Sarah Wyszynski
Outdoor Track & Field Kristen Hurley Ivana Hughes Ashlei Alexander Sarah Herd Bethany Wright Caroline Arledge
Outdoor Track & Field
2007
Kelly Bridges Merissa Hawkins Beth Long Elizabeth Maxwell Carlene McLean Lauren Montgomery Katherine Warden Lindsey Sutherland
Outdoor Track & Field Victoria Argus Kelly Bridges Caryn Daane Merissa Hawkins Elizabeth Maxwell
• Heptathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Pole Vault • Hammer Throw • Javelin • Shot Put • Steeplechase • Javelin
Bree Tharpe Sarah Wyszynski
Carrie Long
Indoor Track & Field Victoria Argus Kelly Bridges Caryn Daane Beth Long Kayla Morgan
• Pole Vault • Pentathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • 800 m • Pentathlon
Outdoor Track & Field Victoria Argus Kelly Bridges Caryn Daane Gwennetta Jones Beth Long Sarah Wyszynski
• Pole Vault • Heptathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Shot Put • 800 m • Javelin
Indoor Track & Field Victoria Argus Kelly Bridges Caryn Daane Carrie Long Elizabeth Maxwell Kayla Morgan
• Pentathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Weight Throw • Pentathlon
• Shot Put • Javelin • 800 m • 1500 m
Sarah Wyszynski
2005
• Pole Vault • Pole Vault • 4x400 m • Javelin • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • Discus • Hammer Throw • Shot Put • Javelin
Outdoor Track & Field Kidada Dawkins Tamara Stephenson Tara Stephenson
• High Jump • 400 m Hurdles • Shot Put
GWU Track & Field National Champions NCAA DIvision II Indoors
• Shot Put • Pole Vault
• Triple Jump • Pole Vault • Pole Vault • Pole Vault
Outdoor Track & Field
• Heptathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Triple Jump • 800 m
High Jump 55 m
5,000 m; 10,000 m 100 m
GWU Track & Field All-Americans
Outdoor Track & Field
2008
Carlene McLean Katherine Warden
• Pole Vault Nicole McClain 2000 • Shot Put Julia O’Neal 2000 • Hammer Throw Kristen Hurley • Heptathlon NCAA Division II Outdoors Indoor Track & Field Sylvia Chelimo 2000 Carrie Long • Pole Vault Julia O’Neal 2000 Ashlei Alexander
2009
Elizabeth Maxwell
Indoor Track & Field Victoria Argus Kelly Bridges Elizabeth Maxwell Kayla Morgan Katherine Warden
Indoor Track & Field
NCAA Division II Indoors Sylvia Chelimo Natilee Dawkins Nicole McClain Julia O’Neal
2000 2000 2000 2000
1 Mile Run 55 m Hurdles; Triple Jump High Jump 55 m
NCAA Division II Outdoors Sylvia Chelimo Natilee Dawkins Marlon Greensword David Lloyd Julia O’Neal
2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
3,000 m; 5,000 m; 10,000 m 100 m 800 m 400 m Hurdles; USTCA Academic All-Amcerican 100 m; 200 m
2003 2003 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2011
USTCA Academic All-Amcerican USTCA Academic All-Amcerican USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American USTFCCCA Academic All-American
NCAA Division I Lindsey Sutherland Tara Stephenson Elizabeth Maxwell Elliott Haynie Jerel Langley Carrie Long Elizabeth Maxwell Cristoph Hutschalik Paul Steinke Kelly Bridges Cristoph Hutschalik
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All-Time All-Conference Performers Men’s All-Conference Performers 2013
Indoor Track & Field Terry Davis Johnathan Parks Carson Sears Tyler Samotis Josiah Stanton-Brooks Alex Young
• Triple Jump • 60 m Hurdles • Weight Throw • Pole Vault • 800 m • Weight Throw • Shot Put
Evan Brusich Erin Goodrum Jerel Langley Jeremy Longshore Vonzell Pittman Adam Reed Johnathon Rucker
Outdoor Track & Field Alex Young
2012
Charles Steinke Paul Steinke
• Hammer Throw • Shot Put
2007
Indoor Track & Field Terry Davis Travis Rogers Carson Sears Josiah Stanton-Brooks
Erin Goodrum Elliott Haynie
2011
• 60 m Hurdles • Weight Throw • Weight Throw
Matt Knippen Geoff Lesch-Wragge Jeremy Longshore Cody MacArthur Charlie Steinke Paul Steinke
Indoor Track & Field Cristoph Hutschalik Josiah Stanton-Brooks Johnathon Rucker Travis Rogers
• Weight Throw • 800 m • 60 m Hurdles • Weight Throw
Johnathon Rucker Clint McManus Carson Sears Cristoph Hutschalik
2010
Jake Didion
• 110 m Hurdles • Pole Vault • Discus • Hammer Throw • Hammer Throw
Elliott Haynie Tim Israel Jerel Langley Geoff Lesch-Wragge Jeremy Longshore Cody MacArthur
Indoor Track & Field Cristoph Hutschalik
• Weight Throw
Evan Brusich
• Heptathlon
Outdoor Track & Field Paul Steinke Clint McManus Evan Brusich
2009
• 400 m Hurdles • Pole Vault • Decathlon
Indoor Track & Field Jake Didion Adam Reed Johnathon Rucker Paul Steinke
• Long Jump • Triple Jump • Pole Vault • 60 m Hurdles • 400 m
Outdoor Track & Field Evan Brusich Jake Didion Cristoph Hutschalik Adam Reed Paul Steinke
2008
• Decathlon • Triple Jump • Hammer Throw • Pole Vault • 400 m Hurdles
Indoor Track & Field Dobson Collins Jake Didion Elliott Haynie Timothy Israel Johnathon Rucker
• 60 m • 60 m Hurdles • Long Jump • Triple Jump • Heptathlon • Pole Vault • 1 Mile Run • 60 m Hurdles
• 60 m Hurdles • Long Jump • Triple Jump • Distance Medley • 800 m • Pentathlon • Pole Vault • Shot Put • Distance Medley • Pole Vault • Weight Throw • Distance Medley • Distance Medley
Outdoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
Ryan McNeely Charlie Steinke Paul Steinke
2006
Michael Buckshaw
• Decathlon • 4x400 m • Javelin • Pole Vault • Triple Jump • Pole Vault • High Jump • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • 400 m Hurdles • 4x400 m
Dobson Collins
Bryant Davis Jake Didion Erin Goodrum Elliott Haynie DeKondra Jackson
Indoor Track & Field
Dobson Collins Jake Didion
• Triple Jump • Hammer Throw • Hammer Throw • Shot Put • 800 m
Outdoor Track & Field Johnathan Parks Travis Rogers Carson Sears
Outdoor Track & Field
Outdoor Track & Field
• High Jump • Long Jump • Triple Jump • Decathlon • Pole Vault • 1500 m • Javelin • 800 m • Pole Vault • Discus • Hammer Throw • Javelin • 400 m • 800 m • 400 m Hurdles
Indoor Track & Field Michael Buckshaw Dobson Collins Erin Goodrum Elliott Haynie Joshua Hudson Timothy Israel DeKorda Jackson Matt Knippen Geoff Lesch-Wragge Jeremy Longshore Cody MacArthur Alex Nimmo Kevin Prime
• Shot Put • 60 m Hurdles • Distance Medley • Pole Vault • Steeplechase • 1 Mile Run • Distance Medley • Shot Put • Weight Throw • Distance Medley • 800 m • Pole Vault • Weight Throw • Distance Medley • 60 m • 200 m
Matt Knippen Jerel Langley Jeremy Longshore Cody MacArthur Lucas McAneney Vonzell Pittman
2005
Outdoor Track & Field Bryant Davis Jake Didion Matt Knippen Jerel Langley Jeremy Longshore Lucas McAneney Darryl Nelson Justin O’Shields Kevin Prime
2004
• Hammer Throw • Shot Put • 110 m Hurdles • 400 m Hurdles • 4x100 m • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • Long Jump •Triple Jump • 4x100 m • 800 m • Pole Vault • 4x100 m • 4x400 m • Discus • Hammer Throw • Shot Put • Javelin • Pole Vault • Discus • Hammer Throw • Javelin • 10,000 m • 4x100 m • 4x400 m • 4x100 m • Long Jump • Triple Jump • 4x100 m • Discus • Shot Put • Javelin • Pole Vault • 10,000 m • Hammer Throw • 110 m Hurdles • 4x100 m • 100 m • 4x100 m
Outdoor Track & Field Michael Buckshaw Chip Carter Adam Gaske Shedrick Elliott Shane Flippin Andrew Howard Daryl Nelson Kevin Prime Aaron Sykes TJ Taylor Matthew Winning
• Discus • 4x400 m • Steeplechase • 4x100 m • 400 m • 4x100 m • 4x400 m • 4x400 m • Hammer Throw • 100 m • 200 m • 4x100 m • 4x100 m • Javelin • 4x400 m
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Gardner-Webb University Gardner-Webb University’s campus has experienced tremendous growth and improvements to facilities, both academic and athletic, over the past 10 years. The school provides students with an excellent environment for learning and enjoying the college experience to its fullest. One of the newest facilities on campus, the Suttle Wellness Center is one of the most modern facilities of its kind on any campus in America. Whether you’re there to play billiards, ping-pong or air hockey, you can relax with friends in its cozy atmosphere. A spacious area with countless fitness machines and free weights is located in the heart of the building, providing a top-notch facility for aerobic and anaerobic training for the entire student body. The Complex is also home to the legendary Bost Gymnasium, where countless intramural contests are held. University Commons, a set of apartment-style dormitories just adjacent to the beautiful Lake Hollifield Complex, is the newest and most impressive living facility on campus. A cutting-edge concept in on-campus housing, University Commons combines all the amenities of comfortable living – full kitchens, spacious living quarters, washer/ dryers, and private bedrooms and baths. Internet connections and instant access to the GWU technology center make living conditions both modern and functional. Six separate buildings comprise University Commons, which has quickly become a popular choice among resident students. The postcard site of the University, the Lake Hollifield Complex, features the most modern bell tower in America on its six-acre facility. Walking trails, a picturesque lake, gazebo and swings are popular features for GWU students, faculty and staff, as well as residents from the surrounding communities. A newer feature of campus, the Broyhill Adventure Course has an impressive ropes course and climbing wall used by church and student groups, businesses and organizations to teach leadership and team-building skills.
Located just beyond Lake Hollifield, the Broyhill Adventure Course is nestled in a wooded area that provides the perfect outdoor setting for physical exercise and activity. The Broyhill Course is one of the many campus features that make Gardner-Webb a nationally recognized character-building institution, an award designated by the Templeton Foundation of Washington, D.C. New technological features on our campus enhance the learning experience for a higher quality student. For example, Gardner-Webb’s Dover Library provides students with all the research and reference tools necessary for undergraduate and graduate educational pursuits. A helpful staff, computer databases, stacks of research materials and NC Live – a special computer system linking library resources from around the world – are all featured. One of the newest buildings on campus is also the oldest. Hamrick Hall, the only building remaining from the original GWU campus, was dormant for several years before being completely refurbished with ultra-modern amenities. It now houses the School of Business, with state-of-the-art computer labs, offices for business faculty and a 310-seat multimedia auditorium. Newly renovated Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, once voted one of the best venues to watch collegiate football in North Carolina, now seats over 7,500 and provides fans with a cozy atmosphere for enjoying a college football Saturday. The brand new football center, opened in September, 2004, houses state-of-the-art offices, locker rooms and a 5,600-square foot weight room which is open to all GardnerWebb student-athletes. The Webb Tennis Complex features 12 lighted courts, giving the Gardner-Webb tennis program the capabilities to host events and tournaments at all times.The multi-court facility also provides the tennis teams with ample space for practice.
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Gardner-Webb University Academics Location: GWU, a private Christian University, is located 50 miles west of Charlotte in the Piedmont area of Western North Carolina. Main campus of 250 acres in Boiling Springs, N.C. Enrollment: Approximately 4,700 students, including the day program, graduate studies, and the GOAL program (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners). 68% female, 32% male. Geographic distribution: 37 states, 21 foreign countries. Faculty: 147 full-time, 79% with Ph.D. or equivalent. Faculty to student ration is 1:13. Curriculum: A total of 5 professional schools, 2 academic schools, and 11 academic departments offer nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study. Approximately 33% of students major in the business field, 30% in social sciences, and 17% in nursing. Athletics: NCAA Division I; member of the Big South Conference President: Dr. A. Frank Bonner (July 1, 2005 - Present)
Undergraduate Programs American Sign Language Art Athletic Training Biology Business Administration Chemistry Communications Computer Science Elementary Education (K-6) English Finance French Health & Wellness History International Business Journalism Management Information Systems Mathematics Medical Technology Middle School Education (6-9) Music Business Music Composition Music Education Music Performance Nursing Physical Education Physician Assistant Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sacred Music Social Science Sociology Spanish Sports Management Theater Arts
GOAL Programs Bachelor of Science in: Accounting Business Administration Criminal Justice Health Management Human Services Management Information Systems Nursing Religious Studies
Graduate Programs: M.A. in Mental Health Counselling M.A. in Elementary Education (K-6) M.A. in English M.A. in English Education (K-6) M.A. in Middle Grades Education (9-12) M.A. in Nursing M.A. in School Administration (K-12) M.A. in School Counseling M.A. in Sport Science & Pedagogy
Graduate School of Business MBA in Business Administration M.Acc. in Accounting I.MBA in International Business
School of Divinity Master of Divinity (M.Div.) M.D M.Div. in Christian Education M.Div. in Church Music M.Div/MBA M.Div. in Missiology M.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling
Doctoral Programs Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
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Gardner-Webb Administration
Dr. A. Frank Bonner University President
Dr. A. Frank Bonner, in his eigth year as the president of Gardner-Webb University, took office on May 2, 2005, and was inaugurated on April 6, 2006. Bonner is no stranger to Gardner-Webb, having been a part of the University family since 1987. A native of Greenville, S.C., Bonner graduated from Furman University in 1969, has a M.A. degree from the University of Georgia and earned a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a faculty member and Associate Dean at Anderson College in Anderson, S.C., prior to beginning his career in Boiling Springs as Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1992, Bonner was promoted to provost and senior vice president at Gardner-Webb, a post he held until assuming his current role in 2005. After a comprehensive, national search for the university’s new president, chairman of the presidential search committee and the board of trustees, Frank Beam, said, “We came to the conclusion that we had the most qualified candidate right here at the university.” Bonner succeeded Dr. Frank Campbell, who served Gardner-Webb University as president from October, 2002 until June, 2005. Active in civic life and in the community, Bonner has served on the boards of the United Way, the YMCA, and Communities in Schools, and he serves on the Cleveland County Sports Commission. He is a past chairman of the Cleveland County Chamber, a past president of the Shelby Rotary Club, and a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church in Shelby. Bonner is also a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. During Bonner’s time as provost, Gardner-Webb emerged as a vibrant institution for higher learning, officially moving from college to university in 1993. The institution’s academic reputation has steadily improved during Bonner’s time in Boiling Springs, with a outstanding faculty and consistently evolving curriculum. Bonner is married to the former Florence “Flossie” Black of Chester, S.C., also a graduate of Furman University. They are parents of two adult daughters and have four grandchildren.
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Gardner-Webb Athletics Administration
Chuck Burch Director of Athletics
Gardner-Webb alumnus Chuck Burch is in his 15th year as Vice President for Athletics and his 30th year in athletics administration. The Charlotte, N.C., native spearheaded the Runnin’ Bulldogs move into Division I athletics, which resulted in Gardner-Webb’s addition to the Big South Conference as an associate member for football in 2001, and GWU’s move to the Big South as a full member – which became official on July 1, 2008. Burch oversees all athletic operations at Gardner-Webb, including management and supervision of athletic programs, facilities and budgets. During his career at GWU, Burch has overseen across-the-board improvements in facilities and the addition of five new sports since arriving in 1997. A sixth sport, men’s swimming was added in 2007-08. Burch is also responsible for continued improvements in the quality and quantity of Gardner-Webb’s athletics staff – with a number of full-time positions created to assist and enhance the entire department. GWU athletics has seen a steady increase in academic performance since Burch’s arrival, and the department has posted a combined GPA above 3.0 in each of the last two academic years. Gardner-Webb’s final year in the Atlantic Sun Conference was fruitful, with several notable wins and the usual high number of strong academic performances by the Bulldogs’ student-athletes. GWU enjoyed its most successful athletics year as a Division I member in 2006-07. Gardner-Webb won its first Atlantic Sun Conference Academic Championship, unseating Belmont University for the title. The Bulldogs also finished third in the men’s and women’s combined sports standings – a very impressive effort in the race for the inaugural Bill Bibb Trophy. Gardner-Webb’s men’s soccer team captured the imagination of faces across Cleveland County during its run to the 2006 A-Sun Championship and the NCAA Tournament second round. National qualifiers in Track & Field, swimming and wrestling highlighted competitive success for the Runnin’ Bulldogs in 2006-2007.
Burch, a graduate of Independence (N.C.) High in Charlotte, and former member of Gardner-Webb’s football team, spent 1991-1997 as Director of Athletics at Liberty (Va.) University, and was instrumental in a successful and well run department in Lynchburg as well. He also served Liberty as Associate Director of Athletics (1988-1990), Assistant Director of Athletics (1984-1988), Sports Information Director (1986-1988) and Assistant Director of Sports Information (1982-1984). After graduating from Gardner-Webb in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Burch, 53, earned his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1982. His wife, Franki, holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from the University of Virginia, and is a member of the faculty at Gardner-Webb. The couple has three children, Travis, a recent graduate of Furman University, Danielle, a senior student at Brevard (N.C.) College, and Amy (17).Senior Woman Administrator Pam Scruggs is in her 32nd year of service with Gardner-Webb University athletics, and remains one of the most vital components of the program’s success. Scruggs has served as the Associate Athletics Director and SWA since 2000. Scruggs provides the athletics department with consistent and dependable performance in a number of crucial administrative areas. Her primary responsibilities include monitoring the athletics department budgets, monitoring the operation of the department’s women’s varsity programs, overseeing game-day operations and assisting in the administration of the University’s entire athletics program. Scruggs plays an invaluable role in the success of Runnin’ Bulldog athletics. Scruggs was recently inducted into the Gardner-Webb athletics Hall of Fame for her meritorious service to the program. Pam and her husband, John, have one daughter, Bonnie, a student currently enrolled at Gardner-Webb.
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Gardner-Webb Athletic Training Athletic Training Information: An integral part of the entire Gardner-Webb University athletics program, the Athletic Training Educational Program emphasizes the importance of wellness in the teams’ pursuit of success. Under the supervision of Kevin Jones, ATC, and the ret of the Athletic Training staff, athletic training students complete part of their clinical education with the University’s 21 varsity sports. Jones and his staff work toward the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The athletic training students at GWU are fortunate to have a faculty and staff of thirteen certified athletic trainers and a cooperative intercollegiate athletics staff to enhance their learning experience. The clinical education that is conducted while serving the student-athletes at Gardner-Webb University allows for comprehensive medical care in a learning environment. The athletic training educational program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Athletic training students are able to pursue a B.S. in Athletic Training through the Department of Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Studies. Upon graduation, athletic training students must challenge and pass the Board of Certification Exam to become Certified Athletic Trainers (AT).
One of the most respected academic majors on campus, the Gardner-Webb Athletic Training educational program boasts a growing enrollment and provides students with first-class instruction and practical experience in their chosen field of study. Currently, Gardner-Webb graduates are working with NFL teams, colelges and universities, high schools and physical therapy clinics. After their academic careers at Gardner-Webb, many students also choose to seek graduate assistant positions at colleges and universities around the nation.
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Gardner-Webb Athletic Performance Athletic Performance: Mission Statement The mission of the Runnin’ Bulldogs athletic performance staff is to provide a fundamentally sound, effective, and complete strength and conditioning program. Utilizing effectual physiological principles, proven research, and practical knowledge, the experienced staff will facilitate maximizing athletic potential by means of periodic and meticulous program design and execution.
Goal To maximize athletic potential and build Championship caliber studentathletes by providing the finest strength and conditioning department in the country.
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Big South Conference Since its founding in 1983, the Big South Conference has matured into a competitive leader in college athletics, actively pursuing excellence on the field of play and in the classroom. The League’s growing presence as an NCAA Division I athletic conference is evident by athletic accomplishments on the national stage, innovative marketing and media partnerships, increased television packages, and quality athletic competition while intentionally fostering the academic, personal, social, athletic and leadership development of each student-athlete. This has evolved into the Conference’s mission of “Developing Leaders Through Athletics.” The 2012-13 academic year features the Big South’s largest membership (12) and sponsored sports (19) in its 29 years of existence. The Big South Conference was formed on August 21, 1983, when Charleston Southern (then Baptist College) Athletic Director Howard Bagwell and Augusta President George Christenberry began recruiting members into the Big South, receiving initial commitments from Augusta, Charleston Southern, Campbell, Coastal Carolina and Winthrop. One month later, Dr. Edward M. Singleton was selected as the League’s first Commissioner and continued to solicit new members. His efforts led to the additions of Armstrong State, Radford and UNC Asheville, giving the Big South more than the required six members to constitute an official conference. The Big South’s first year of competition was in the Fall of 1984, and in September 1986, the Big South Conference was granted full-fledged NCAA Division I status. During its infancy and prior to securing automatic bids to NCAA Championships, the Big South made early strides in earning at-large berths in several national postseason events, including volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s golf. In 1989, George F. “Buddy” Sasser replaced the retiring Dr. Singleton as Commissioner, and in 1990, the League received its first automatic bid – receiving an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Baseball Championship. Under Sasser’s seven years of leadership, the Conference implemented its public relations and compliance programs, and introduced its first-ever men’s basketball television package, featuring the Big South competing among some of the finest teams in the nation. In August 1996, Kyle B. Kallander replaced Sasser as the League’s third Commissioner, and in his 16 years at the helm of the Big South, Kallander has been instrumental in aggressively promoting the Conference to new heights. The Conference has enjoyed record levels in marketing revenue during his tenure, he has brought television coverage to Big South women’s basketball, baseball, softball and men’s soccer for the first time in Conference history, as well as increased national television exposure to the League as a whole through aggressive and unique television packages. Under Kallander’s leadership, the Big South developed and initiated its first long-range strategic plan, re-affirming the League’s vision as a distinctive athletic Conference committed to the quality of institutional life through athletic competition. He also spearheaded the efforts to add football as a championship sport, which came to fruition in 2002, and oversaw the additions of men’s and women’s indoor track & field in 1997. The Conference’s 19th championship sport -- women’s lacrosse, begins play this season with eight members. At the same
time, Kallander has solidified Conference membership, as an all-time high 12 member institutions comprise the 29-year old League. Recent additions include High Point, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian College and Longwood, plus the return of charter member Campbell University. Kallander’s long range vision has also included technological advancements, as the Conference introduced its first live video streaming event in 2005 and has since expanded its video offerings to more than 700 events annually through a partnership with the member institutions, as well as the creation of several online and social media platforms. In the last 15 years alone, the Big South Conference has experienced monumental growth and success in nearly every sport. During this time, the Conference has had an individual National Champion six times, has had more than 280 All-Americans, has reached the “Sweet 16” in men’s soccer, women’s basketball
and baseball, has received national Top 25 rankings in football, men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s golf, had an individual selected to play in the NCAA Singles Championship seven times in addition to the first men’s tennis doubles at-large selection, had the first women’s golf program advance to the national finals, had the No. 1 ranked men’s golfer in the country, had the nation’s top scoring men’s basketball team five consecutive years as well as the national men’s basketball scoring leader twice, received an at-large playoff berth in the Football Championship Subdivision in 2006, has had six NFL Draft picks, and has had two institutions finish in the top 10 in the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships -- including the Conference’s highest-ever team finish in an NCAA event (fifth in 2007). This past season, the Big South had a record 41 student-athletes earn All-America distinction, while another 10 were named Academic All-Americans. The Conference also won its first football playoff game (Stony Brook), had the national women’s basketball Rookie Coach of the Year, had two men’s soccer teams reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade (Coastal Carolina, Liberty), and had a record five individuals selected for the NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals -- the most of any Division I conference in 2011-12. In addition, Liberty was the first men’s golf team in Conference history to win an NCAA Regional, and the Flames went on to finish 10th at the national event. The Conference’s tagline, “Developing Leaders Through Athletics” was unveiled in 2008-09 in conjunction with the Conference’s 25th Anniversary. The League also honored its heritage with the Top 25 “Best of the Best” moments in League history from 1983-2008, with Liberty University’s 10-year women’s basketball championship run from 1996-2007 being crowned the No. 1 moment in the Big South’s first 25 years. The Conference’s on-field accomplishments have been duplicated in the classroom. Annually, more than 40 percent of Conference student-athletes are named to the Big South’s Presidential Honor Roll for maintaining a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average, and the League has had more than 100 Academic All-Americans in its 28 years of existence. Furthermore, the Big South has recorded double figure totals in NCAA Public Recognition Awards for APR progress the last three years.
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The Big South Conference
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