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2014 Schedule....................................................... 2 2014 Roster Men’s................................................................ 3 Women’s........................................................... 3 2014 Outlook......................................................... 4
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Sharlie Brooks........................................................ 6 Savannah Brown.................................................... 7 HollyAnn Goble...................................................... 8 K. Burns, K. Dawson, M. Hawkins.......................... 9 T. Jones, D. Riggs, B. Schultz................................. 10 Mike Bulger.......................................................... 11 Shaw Cornelius.................................................... 12 Andrew Russell.................................................... 13 Zach Sollie............................................................ 14 D. Atwell, C. Swann, A. Williams.......................... 15
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AUM Athletic History........................................... 23 This is AUM..................................................... 24-25 Chancellor Dr. John G. Veres III............................ 26 Athletic Director Steve Crotz................................ 27 Athletic and Media Directory............................... 28 The NAIA and SSAC.............................................. 29 City of Montgomery............................................. 30 Sponsors of AUM Athletics............................. 31-32
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Location........................................ Montgomery, Ala. Founded.............................................................1967 Enrollment........................................................4,581 Nickname.................................................. Warhawks Colors................................. Orange, Black and White Affiliation...........................................................NAIA Conference......................... Southern States Athletic
Administration Chancellor...................................Dr. John G. Veres III Director of Athletics................................Steve Crotz Associate Athletics Director.................... Jessie Rosa Athletics Graduate Assistant..........Cayla Morgan Athletics Graduate Assistant.............. Jake Wyatt Sports Information Director........................ Tim Lutz SID Graduate Assistant...................Jason Oliveira Head Athletic Trainer.......................... Kyle Sampsell Athletic Training GA...................... Caroline Glenn Athletic Training GA................. Stephanie Kienert Faculty Athletic Representative............Dr. John Aho
The 2014 Auburn Montgomery cross country media guide front cover features four of the top returning runners for the Warhawks - Sharlie Brooks, Savannah Brown, Shaw Cornelius and Zach Sollie. The back cover features the members of the 2014 team and coaching staff.
CREDITS The 2014 Auburn University at Montgomery Cross Country Media Guide was written and produced by the
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University’s Sports Information Office. The purpose of
Men’s SSAC Finish...........................................9 of 11 Women’s SSAC Finish.....................................9 of 12 NAIA Postseason.............................................. None
university, the 2014 team and the program’s history.
2014 Preview Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Men):................. 4/3 Newcomers (Men):..................................................3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost (Women):........... 3/6 Newcomers (Women):............................................6
Coaching Staff Head Coach:..................................Dr. Michael Gross Alma Mater:........................................AUM, 1990 Office Phone:................................. 334-244-3426
Team History First Season:......................................................2011 NAIA Tournament Appearances:......................none
Athletic Media Relations SID:.............................................................. Tim Lutz Office Phone:................................. 334-244-3832 Cell Phone:..................................... 334-207-6196 Email:.........................................tlutz1@aum.edu SID Graduate Assistant:.......................Jason Oliveira Office Phone:................................. 334-244-3370 Email:....................................... joliveir@aum.edu SID Fax:............................................... 334-244-3886 Website:...................................... AUMathletics.com Facebook:.........................................../AUMathletics Twitter:............................................ @AUMathletics Instagram:........................................ @AUMathletics YouTube:.............................................AUM Athletics
the publication is to provide information regarding the For further information about AUM cross country or to schedule interviews with the head coach or a studentathlete, please contact Sports Information Director Tim Lutz at 334-244-3832.
WRITING AND DESIGN: ......... Tim Lutz, Jason Oliveira EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE: ........................... Frank Miles COVER DESIGNS:....................................Jason Oliveira PHOTOGRAPHY:.....................Frank Williams, Tim Lutz PRINTING:...............................................Wells Printing
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Date Friday, Aug. 29
Meet (Distance) Struts Season Opener Women - 4K; Men - 5K
Host Jacksonville State Univ.
Location Oxford, Ala.
Time 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5
NGTC Invitational Women - 5K; Men - 8K
North Georgia Tech College
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Saturday, Sept. 13
Saucony Invitational Women - 5K; Men - 8K
Truett-McConnell College
Friday, Oct. 3
Skyhawk Invitational Women - 5K; Men - 8K
Point University
Saturday, Oct. 11
Panther Invitational Women - 6K; Men - 8K
LaGrange College
Pine Mountain, Ga.
9 a.m.
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Front Runner Invitational Women - 2 Miles; Men - 5K
Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Sand Shark Invitational Women - 5K; Men - 8K
Univ. of South Carolina-Beaufort
Bluffton, S.C.
9 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8
SSAC Championships Women - 5K; Men - 8K
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Clinton, Miss.
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Helen, Ga.
West Point, Ga.
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Name Dozier Atwell Mike Bulger Shaw Cornelius Andrew Russell Zach Sollie Chris Swann Anfernee Williams
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Ht. 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-5 5-9 5-11 6-0
Wt. 145 135 150 130 145 135 150
Ht. 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-1 5-3 5-3 5-1 5-3 5-2
Hometown Troy, Ala. Douglas, Ala. Smiths Station, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Blountsville, Ala. Prattville, Ala. Opelika, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Wetumpka, Ala.
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Major Undecided Undecided Marketing Pre-Mechanical Engineering Exercise Science/Pre-Med Biology/Pre-Health Computer Science
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Name Sharlie Brooks Savannah Brown Katelynn Burns Kelly Dawson HollyAnn Goble Megan Hawkins Tanishya Jones Danielle Riggs Brooke Schultz
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Major Marketing Speech-Language Pathology Speech Pathology Nursing Biology/Pre-Med Biology Education Undecided Nursing
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With key pieces returning for both the men and women, the Auburn Montgomery cross country teams are focused to make a run at the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship and qualify for the NAIA Championship in 2014. Fourth-year head coach Michael Gross knows that each team still has a lot to prove, but also knows that both feature a talented roster. “I like where both of our teams were selected in the preseason SSAC polls,” Gross said. “We have our own expectations, but based on those projections, we have an opportunity to catch teams by surprise. I think we have a skilled group on both sides, but key factors for us will be staying healthy and seeing how our freshmen adjust to the college distances.” The men’s team welcomes back four runners from last season, including junior Zach Sollie, its top finisher in all seven races in 2013. Last season Sollie recorded a school-record 8K time of 27:15.10 and enters the season holding six of the top-10 times in the program’s history. “Zach was named a team captain for the season following a strong sophomore season,” said Gross of Sollie. “He has trained extremely hard during the summer and has a goal to run a sub-26 time in an 8K this year. I think he will continue to be the stalwart for our team and could be an all-conference performer.” Also returning are fellow juniors Andrew Russell and Shaw Cornelius, as well as sophomore Mike Bulger. Russell finished second for AUM six times as a sophomore, while Cornelius posted six top-50 finishes. Bulger ran three sub-30 times as a freshman. “I think Andrew and Shaw are quietly trying to catch Zach and their training this summer has reflected that goal,” said Gross. “Hopefully that competitive spirit will carry over into success for all three runners this season.” “Last year was really beneficial for Mike to get acclimated to the college distance,” Gross added about Bulger. “We are working on getting his form a little more polished, but with his conditioning, he should have a nice sophomore season.” Joining the Warhawks for their first season with the program are freshmen Dozier Atwell, Chris Swann and Anfernee Williams. Atwell established a school-record 5K time at Prattville High School, while Swann was a two-sport letterwinner at Oneonta High School. Williams was a standout track and field and cross country athlete at Opelika High School. “The big question for the guys will be which one of our newcomers
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Sophomore HollyAnn Goble adjusts quickest,” Gross said of the three additions. “Chris trained well all summer and has come into the preseason in great shape. Dozier is a former high school teammate of Mike’s, so they have been training together and pushing each other. Anfernee is a sprinter, but has proven he can run longer distances.” The women’s squad must overcome the loss of its top runner Katherine Toy, who graduated last fall, but concluded her career with school-record times in the two-mile distance, 5K and 6K. The Warhawks do return their second and third finishers from last season in junior Sharlie Brooks and sophomore HollyAnn Goble. Each runner enjoyed a strong first season with the program, combining for six top-15 finishes. “I know Sharlie worked extremely hard during the offseason,” Gross said of Brooks. “I named her a team captain based on her work ethic and leadership. I expect her to have a great junior year and to break the school record this season.” “I expect HollyAnn to be a sub-20 runner this year,” added Gross about Goble. “I know she is also internally driven to run well, so I have confidence she can accomplish it.” Savannah Brown, a member of the inaugural cross country team in 2011, is also back for her senior campaign following an injury-filled junior season. “I hope Savannah has a great senior season,” said Gross of Brown. “She has had an up-and-down career at AUM, but has worked extremely hard this offseason. She is also a tremendous leader to our team.” Additionally, the AUM women added six freshmen for the 2014 season. Suiting up for their first season with the Warhawks will be Katelynn Burns (Smiths Station HS), Kelly Dawson (Alabama Christian Academy), Megan Hawkins (Prattville HS), Tanishya Jones (Opelika HS), Danielle Riggs (Prattville Christian Academy) and Brooke Schultz (Wetumpka HS). “I am cautiously optimistic about the incoming runners, due to their productive times without a thorough training plan,” Gross said of his newcomers. “They seem to have come back in good shape, so I am hoping they can pick up where they left off at the end of their senior season (in high school). I really like that they are all motivated to succeed.” The Warhawks will run eight times this season, with the concluding meet being the SSAC Championship on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Clinton, Miss. The NAIA Cross Country National Championships will be held on Nov. 22 in Lawrence, Kan.
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Head Coach | Auburn University at Montgomery, 1990 Fourth Season Michael Gross is entering his fourth year of coaching cross country at Auburn Montgomery. After originally graduating from AUM with a bachelor of science and a master of education in physical education, he now continues build a cross country program at his alma mater. Gross was a distance runner in high school and continues to run for fitness and fun. For the past few years, he has been on a quest to run a marathon in every state, and he is closing in on that accomplishment. He has also completed ultra-marathons of 40 miles and 50 miles. Gross began his teaching career at Brewbaker Primary/ Intermediate Schools before returning to AUM as a Teacherin-Residence in 2004. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Physical Education at Auburn Montgomery to go along with his coaching duties. As a Physical Education Specialist, he had the opportunity to coach children and adolescents in the area of distance running at the public school level. He has also coached adults as a volunteer with the Leukemia Society’s Team-InTraining program, which helps prepare individuals to run marathons and half-marathons. In 2010, Gross was selected as the Hometown Hero by the Thunderbirds for his work in helping children understand and develop healthy lifestyle choices. His reward was a flight in a Thunderbird F-16. In the process of developing a new cross country program, Gross has set about to recruit athletes based on character, academics and athleticism, in that order. His philosophy is that character is the only thing that people truly possess and cannot be taken away. Academics are second because the degree that each of his athletes earns will guide their profession, not their running. And athleticism is last, because it is his job to make his runners better. Gross grew up in Tallassee, Ala. In addition to his degrees from AUM, he also holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in physical education from Auburn University. Gross is married to the former Marcilla Ann Cooper.
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Junior | 5-5 Troy, Ala. | University of West Alabama Marketing
2013 [Sophomore]: Was selected to the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic team … ran in all seven events during the season, finishing second on the team five times … finished third for the Warhawks in two meets … recorded six top-50 finishes … opened the season with a two-mile time of 13:41.05, finishing 21st at the PowerAde Invitational on Sept. 6 … recorded first top-10 finish of the season at the Warrior Invitational on Sept. 28, where she finished sixth with a time of 21:39 … closed the season with a pair of sub-21 5K times at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26 and at the SSAC Championship on Nov. 9 … ran a season-low 20:12.72 at the Sand Shark meet … was named to the Provost Honor Roll during the Fall and the Athletics Director Honor Roll during the Spring semester. Prior to AUM: Attended University of West Alabama in Livingston, Ala. … was a member of the cross country and track and field programs … ran a personal-best time of 5:19 in the 1500m and a 20:03 in the 5K ... named to the Athletic Dean’s List … was a member of TriBeta Honor Society. Prep: Attended Charles Henderson High School in Troy, Ala. … was a member of the cross country team, where she ran for head coach Steve Haug ... was also a member of the track and field team … qualified for the state meets each year for both cross country and track … finished 15th at the AHSAA 5A State Championship in 2010 … holds all women’s cross country records at her school ... is the only athlete to place at the State Championship in school history ... ran a personal-best time of 20:54 in 5K distance … also recorded personal-best times of 12:58 in the 3200m and 5:54 in the 1600m … is the only student in CHHS history to receive a collegiate cross country scholarship. Personal: Full name is Sharlie Terrin Brooks ... is the daughter of Kent and Penny Brooks ... was born on June 26, 1994 … is majoring in marketing with a minor in writing and editing.
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Meet (Distance) PowerAde Invitational (Two miles) CIU/Falcon Invitational (5K) Warrior Invitational (5K) Watson Ford Invitational (6K) Skyhawk Invitational (5K) Sand Shark Invitational (5K) SSAC Championship (5K)
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Time 13:41.05 23:02.57 21:39.00 26:38.32 21:31.86 20:12.72 20:44.82
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2013 [Junior]: Ran in four events for the Warhawks … posted a season-best 5K time of 24:50.58 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26 … opened the season with a two-mile time of 15:58.65 at the PowerAde Invitational on Sept. 6 … completed the season with a 25:40.91 time at the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship on Nov. 5 … was a member of the Provost Honor Roll during the Spring semester. 2012 [Redshirt]: Was redshirted … did not compete in any meets. 2011 [Sophomore]: A consistent performer for the Warhawks, finishing third on the team in every meet in which she competed … recorded a season-best time of 22:57 at the Gulf Coast Stampede on Oct. 1 … named to the SSAC All-Academic team. Prior to AUM: Was a member of the cross country team at Gadsden State Community College … ran a personal-best 5K time of 22:05 … was a member of the NJCAA All-Conference team … was a NJCAA Academic All-American as a member of the Cardinals … received the NJCAA Academic Coaches Award. Prep: Graduated from Douglas High School in Douglas, Ala. … ran for coach Selitha McGatha … was named Douglas High School Cross Country MVP in 2009 and 2010 … received the Douglas High School Track and Field Outstanding Senior Athlete Award in 2009-10 … was a Marshall County Scholar Athlete … was a member of the 1500m conference champions as a senior ... was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Full name is Savannah Lynne Brown ... was born on Jan. 31, 1992 … is the daughter of Beverly Brown … has a younger brother, Taylor ... majoring in speechlanguage pathology … is a member of the National Speech-Language Pathology Association and Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success at AUM.
Brown’s Career Finishes Date 9/24/11 10/1/11 10/7/11 10/22/11 11/5/11 9/6/13 9/21/13 10/26/13 11/9/13
Meet (Distance) Warrior Invitational (5K) Gulf Coast Stampede (5K) Watson Ford Invitational (5K) Southeast Classic (5K) SSAC Championship (5K) PowerAde Invitational (Two miles) CIU/Falcon Invitational (5K) Sand Shark Invitational (5K) SSAC Championship (5K)
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Finish 25 of 42 87 of 122 74 of 102 257 of 310 70 of 83 37 of 39 37 of 50 140 of 146 95 of 101
Time 24:50.00 22:57.10 32:37.10 24:10.63 24:12.93 15:58.65 26:47.30 24:50.58 25:40.91
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Sophomore | 5-3 Blountsville, Ala. | Susan Moore HS Biology/Pre-Med 2013 [Freshman]: Ran in all seven events for AUM as a freshman … was the second AUM finisher in two meets and the third finisher in five … opened her collegiate career with a twomile time of 13:43.26 at the PowerAde Invitational on Sept. 6 … posted a season-best ninthplace finish with a 5K time of 22:54.50 at the CIU/Falcon Invitational on Sept. 21 … recorded a season-low time of 20:38.55 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26 … closed the season with 21:00.84 time at the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship on Nov. 9 … was a member of the Provost Honor Roll during the Fall semester and the Athletics Director Honor Roll during the Spring. Prep: Attended Susan Moore High School in Blountsville, Ala. … was a five-sport athlete with the Bulldogs, lettering for six years in track and field, four in volleyball and basketball, and two each in soccer and golf ... posted a personal best of 12:53.04 in the 3200m run ... recorded a personal-best time of 21:17 at the 5K distance ... was ranked in the top 10 in the state, second in sectional and first in country rankings in the 3200m relay in track and field as a senior ... ranked in the top 10 of her graduating class. Personal: Full name is HollyAnn Denise Goble ... is the daughter of Olen and Rebecca Goble … has two older brothers, Dustin and Cory … was born July 7, 1995 … is majoring in biology ... her brother, Cory, was a member of the team at the University of Montevallo ... is a mentor with Learning Comes First and a member of the College Bowl at AUM … is a member of the Student Government Association, serving as Athletic Affairs secretary … is on the executive board for the National Society of Leadership and Success … is a member of Tri-Beta and Alpha Epsilon Delta heath science clubs … is a member of the AUM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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Meet (Distance) PowerAde Invitational (Two miles) CIU/Falcon Invitational (5K) Warrior Invitational (5K) Watson Ford Invitational (6K) Skyhawk Invitational (5K) Sand Shark Invitational (5K) SSAC Championship (5K)
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Freshman | 5-5 Smiths Station, Ala. | Smiths Station HS Speech Pathology Prep: Attended Smiths Station High School in Smiths Station, Ala. … competed four years in cross country and track and field for coaches Ron Peters, Cassidy Stecenko and Tim Loreman … was selected the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer’s All-Bi-City Cross Country Runner of the Year as a senior … posted a personal-best 5K time of 20:32 at the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Class 6A Cross Country Championship … finished third at the sectional meet and had four top-10 finishes her final season ... helped the Lady Panthers to a 10thplace finish at the state meet. Personal: Full name is Katelynn Rene’ Joy Burns … was born May 14, 1996 … is the daughter of Tim and Tricia Burns … has three brothers and two sisters … is majoring in speech pathology.
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Freshman | 5-1 Montgomery, Ala. | Alabama Christian Academy Nursing Prep: Lettered for six seasons in cross country and track and field at Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery, Ala. … ran for coaches Phillip Randolph, Sydney Smith and Michael Britton … finished third at the 2011 Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 4A State Championship in the 4x800 relay … has personalbest times of 2:39 in the 800m, 5:55 in the 1600m, 13:03 in the 3200m and 22:18 in the 5K. Personal: Full name is Kelly Shea Dawson … was born Dec. 20, 1995 … is the daughter of Mitch and Rose Dawson … has an older brother, Bo … is majoring in nursing.
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Prep: Attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Ala., where she participated in cross country and track and field … ran for cross country head coach Rachel Batts and track and field coach Derrick Motley … established a personal-best 5K time of 21:44.60 as the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championship as a junior … has a PR mile time of 6:06 and 3,200-meter time of 12:55.59 ... also competed in the AHSAA State Cross Country Championship as a senior … was a member of the 4x800m relay team that advanced to the AHSAA 4A-6A State Track and Field Championships during her final season. Personal: Full name is Megan Elizabeth Hawkins … was born Sept. 17, 1995 … is the daughter of Joe Putnam and Angela Garren … has two younger sisters, Emma and Lilly, and a younger brother, Russel Jr. … is majoring in biology.
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Prep: Lettered in cross country for head coach Jennifer Neighbors and track and field for head coach Jimmy Johnson at Opelika High School in Opelika, Ala. … was a member of the Anchor Club and the Girl Scouts of America. Personal: Full name is Tanishya La’Chell Jones … was born July 7, 1996 … is the daughter of Alexander and Tanita Jones … has two brothers, Alexander an and Tykell … is majoring in education … her cousin, TJ Jackson, played football at Auburn University.
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Freshman | 5-3 Prattville, Ala. | Prattville Christian Academy Undecided Prep: Attended Prattville Christian Academy in Prattville, Ala., where she lettered in cross country, soccer and volleyball … ran cross country for head coach Brooks Gatlin … played volleyball for coach Kaylon Cantrell and soccer for Jim Graham … participated in the Alabama High School Athletic Association 1A/2A Cross Country Championship as a senior … recorded a personal-best 5K time of 22:15. Personal: Full name is Danielle Lee Riggs … was born March 17, 1996 … is the daughter of Darryl and DeAnn Riggs … has an older brother, Dawson … is undecided on a major.
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Freshman | 5-2 Wetumpka, Ala. | Wetumpka HS Nursing
Prep: Was a three-sport athlete at Wetumpka High School in Wetumpka, Ala. … lettered two seasons in cross country and track and field, as well as four seasons in softball for the Indians … was a two-year team captain in cross country and track and field … was selected to the all-metro cross country team as a junior and senior … set a school-record 5K time of 21:08 at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s State Cross Country Championship during her junior season … had a personal-best of 20:41 as a senior. Personal: Full name is Kimberly Brooke Schultz … was born Feb. 22, 1996 … is the daughter of Mack and Rebecca Schultz … has two sisters, Tiffany and Ashley … is majoring in nursing … her sister, Tiffany, was a member of the Birmingham Southern softball team in 2012 … is the cousin of Aaron West, a member of the AUM cross country team from 2012-13 … her uncle, Mike West, played baseball for two seasons at Wallace State and two years at AUM (1984-85).
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2013 [Freshman]: Ran in all seven meets as a freshman … had a pair of top-20 finishes and five top-50 showings … ran three sub-30 minute 8Ks … opened the season by finishing third for AUM at the PowerAde Invitational on Sept. 6 … collected 22nd-place finishes in consecutive races at the CIU/Falcon Invitational on Sept. 21, and at the Warrior Invitational on Sept. 28 … ran a season-best of 29:39.43 at the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship on Nov. 9. Prep: Attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Ala. … was a member of the cross country and track team for two seasons … set the school record in the 4 x 800 relay, 5K, mile and two mile. Personal: Full name is Gordon Michael Bulger III ... was born Aug. 19, 1995 … is the son of Mike Bulger Jr., and Keith and April Smith … has two younger brothers, Brandon and Matt, and an older sister, Emily … is undecided on a major.
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32:25.58
9/28/13
Warrior Invitational (8K)
22 of 53
29:52.00
10/4/13
Watson Ford Invitational (8K)
41 of 73
31:22.12
10/11/13
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
32 of 67
30:37.72
10/26/13
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
161 of 212
29:21.24
11/9/13
SSAC Championship (8K)
63 of 93
29:39.43
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CORNELIUS Junior | 5-9 | 150 Oneonta, Ala. | Oneonta HS Marketing
2013 [Sophomore]: Earned Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic team honors … participated in all seven meets … posted six top-50 finishes, including a season-best 26th at the Warrior Invitational on Sept. 28 … ran a pair of sub-30 minute times … recorded a season-low time of 28:56.34 at the SSAC Championship on Nov. 9 … eclipsed the 30-minute mark at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26, when he ran a 29:24.70 … was selected to the Provost Honor Roll during the Fall semester and the Athletics Directors Honor Roll during the Spring term … was named to the Dean’s List during the Spring semester. 2012 [Freshman]: Ran in all nine meets for the Warhawks as a freshman ... had a strong stretch from Sept. 15 - Sept. 29, posting three consecutive sub-32 minute times, including a 31:38.27 at the Falcon Classic on Sept. 22 ... ran a season-best 30:07.19 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 20 ... closed year with a 32:27.08 at the SSAC Championship on Nov. 3, placing him 77th overall … was a member of the Athletics Director Honor Roll during the Fall semester and the Provost Honor Roll in the Spring semester. Prep: Graduated from Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Ala., where he competed in cross country and track and field … ran for coaches Jason Russell, Alan Veal and Gardner Gilliland … finished eighth in the 2011 Alabama High School Athletic Association 4A State Cross Country Championship with a time of 17:58.25 … ranked second overall in AHSAA class 4A (section 3) as a senior … was a member of the National Honor Society ... established personal-best times of 17:10 in the 5K and 4:57 in the mile. Personal: Full name is William Kershaw Cornelius ... was born on March 3, 1994 … is the son of Michael and LeAnne Cornelius … is majoring in marketing with a minor in psychology … is a member of the International Student Association, United Warhawk Ambassadors and is a Warhawk recruiter … was a recipient of the Alabama Power scholarship … is also a member of the AUM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Cornelius’ Career Finishes
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Date
Meet (Distance)
Place/Field
Time
8/25/12
Lee Invitational (8K)
24 of 50
28:50.54
9/8/12
Remembrance Run (8K)
9 of 25
30:10.10
10/15/12
Azalea City Classic (8K)
48 of 105
25:35.45
9/22/12
Falcon Classic (8K)
43 of 72
29:28.14
9/29/12
SWU Invitational (8K)
17 of 65
29.02.00
10/5/12
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
13 of 78
29:08.47
10/13/12
Choctaw Open (8K)
72 of 158
29:36.88
10/20/12
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
72 of 150
27:54.90
11/3/12
SSAC Championships (8K)
77 of 89
32:27.08
9/6/13
PowerAde Invitational (5K)
34 of 36
20:32.93
9/21/13
CIU/Falcon Invitational (8K)
30 of 50
34:20.69
9/28/13
Warrior Invitational (8K)
26 of 53
30:33.00
10/4/13
Watson Ford Invitational (8K)
43 of 73
34:48.00
10/11/13
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
33 of 67
30:41.94
10/26/13
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
162 of 212
29:24.70
11/9/13
SSAC Championship (8K)
48 of 93
28:56.34
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RUSSELL Junior | 5-5 | 130 Boaz, Ala. | Boaz HS Pre-Mechanical Engineering
2013 [Sophomore]: Was a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic team … saw action in all seven meets, finishing second for AUM in six … had four sub-30 minute 8K times … posted three top-25 finishes … recorded a time of 29:06 and finished 14th at the Warrior Invitational on Sept. 28 … finished 17th at the Skyhawk Invitational on Oct. 11, with a time of 29:24.91 … ran a season-best time of 28:41.24 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26 … was selected a member of the Provost Honor Roll during the Fall semester. 2012 [Freshman]: Showed improvement throughout his debut season, ending the year as one of AUM’s top four runners ... was AUM’s representative on the SSAC Musco Lighting Championships of Character team ... had his first of three sub-30 minute meets at the Azalea City Classic on Sept. 15, finishing the course in 29:53 ... placed 29th out of 65 athletes at the meet ... ran a season-best time of 29:16.32 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 20 ... closed out the year with a 61st-place finish at the SSAC Championships on Nov. 3 … was a member of the Athletics Directors Honor Roll during the Fall semester and the Provost Honor Roll in the Spring. Prep: Graduated from Boaz High School in Boaz, Ala. … was all-county in cross country his last three years … qualified for the state championship all four years … had a personal best time of 17:31 in the 5K. Personal: Full name is Andrew Clayton Russell … was born on July 21, 1994 … is the son of Chad Russell and Kim Hopper … has a brother, Seth, and two sisters, Kira and Jessica ... is majoring in mathematics and pre-engineering … is a member of the National Honor Society … also a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics honor society ... listed on the School of Science Dean’s List during 2012-2013.
Russell’s Career Finishes Date
Meet (Distance)
Place/Field
Time
8/25/12
Lee Invitational (8K)
41 of 50
31:57.66
9/8/12
Remembrance Run (8K)
16 of 25
30:55.60
9/15/12
Azalea City Classic (8K)
67 of 105
29:44.58
9/22/12
Falcon Classic (8K)
51 of 72
30.41.60
9/29/12
SWU Invitational (8K)
29 of 65
29:53.00
10/5/12
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
44 of 78
31:42.35
10/13/12
Choctaw Open (8K)
93 of 158
30:32.41
10/20/12
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
99 of 150
29:16.32
11/3/12
SSAC Championship
61 of 89
30:16.73
9/6/13
PowerAde Invitational (5K)
31 of 36
18:43.66
9/21/13
CIU/Falcon Invitational (8K)
11 of 50
30:55.93
9/28/13
Warrior Invitational (8K)
14 of 53
29:06.00
10/4/13
Watson Ford Invitational (8K)
31 of 73
30:13.50
10/11/13
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
17 of 67
29:24.91
10/26/13
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
141 of 212
28:41.24
11/9/13
SSAC Championship (8K)
52 of 93
29:11.49
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SOLLIE Junior | 5-9 | 145 Beauregard, Ala. | Beauregard HS Exercise Science/Pre-Med
2013 [Sophomore]: Was selected a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic team and AUM’s representative on the Musco Lighting Champion of Character team … was the first AUM student-athlete to earn SSAC Runner of the Week for the week of Sept. 16-22, after finishing ninth at the CIU/Falcon Invitational … was AUM’s top finisher in all seven meets … ran sub-30 times at the 8K distance in six meets, including a pair of sub-28 times … earned three top-10 finishes and posted top-25 showings in six events … opened the season with a 5K time of 17:15.69 to finish 21st at the PowerAde Invitational on Sept. 6 … finished eighth at the Point Invitational on Oct. 11 with a time of 28:14.20 … set the school-record in the 8K with a time of 27:15.10 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 26 … finished 23rd at the SSAC Championship on Nov. 9, with a time of 27:22.12 … earned Capital One Academic All-District First-Team honors … was a member of the Provost Honor Roll both semesters. 2012 [Freshman]: Was AUM’s top finisher in two meets last season, and placed in the top three in all nine events ... recorded a season-best time of 27:54.90 at the Sand Shark Invitational on Oct. 20 ... was AUM’s top finisher with a time of 25:35.48 at the Azalea City Classic on Sept. 15, and at the Warrior Invitational on Sept. 29 with a time of 29:02 ...posted a 28:50.54 at the Lee Invitational to start the year on Aug. 25 ... helped the Warhawks to a second-place finish by finishing ninth with a time of 30:10.1 at the Remembrance Run on Sept. 8 ... earned top-20 finishes at the Warrior Invitational (17th out of 65) and the Skyhawk Invitational on Oct. 5 (13th out of 78) ... ran sub-30 times in all but one meet ... was a recipient of the Army ROTC Athletic Achievement Award … was a member of the Provost Honor Roll in both the 2012 Fall and 2013 Spring semesters. Prep: Graduated from Beauregard High School in Beauregard, Ala., where he lettered in cross country and track and field … earned AHSAA 4A All-State and all-conference honors in 2010 in cross country … also earned AHSAA 4A Section two All-Section honors … was coached by Glenn Copeland … ran a personal best of 18:00.43 in the 5K, 4:48 in the 1600m and 10:36 in the 3200m … was the Valedictorian of his class … named Beauregard High School Student Athlete of the Year … earned U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete and U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Awards. Personal: Full name is Zachary Whitten Sollie ... born on March 6, 1994 … is the son of Glenn and Lena Sollie … has two sisters, Terri and Olivia, and a brother, Micah ... majoring in exercise science ... his uncle, Johnny Manzella, is a professional bowler … is a member of the AUM StudentAthlete Advisory Committee ... was selected a member of the 2013-14 Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program.
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Date
Meet (Distance)
Place/Field
Time
8/25/12
Lee Invitational (8K)
24 of 50
28:50.54
9/8/12
Remembrance Run (8K)
9 of 25
30:10.10
9/15/12
Azalea City Classic (8K)
48 of 105
28:35.48
9/22/12
Falcon Classic (8K)
43 of 72
29:28.14
9/29/12
SWU Invitational (8K)
17 of 65
29:02.00
10/5/12
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
13 of 78
29:08.47
10/13/12
Choctaw Open (8K)
72 of 158
29:36.88
10/20/12
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
72 of 150
27:54.90
9/6/13
PowerAde Invitational (5K)
21 of 36
17:15.69
9/21/13
CIU/Falcon Invitational (8K)
9 of 50
29:39.94
9/28/13
Warrior Invitational (8K)
6 of 53
28:08.00
10/4/13
Watson Ford Invitational (8K)
20 of 73
29:10.79
10/11/13
Skyhawk Invitational (8K)
8 of 67
28:14.20
10/26/13
Sand Shark Invitational (8K)
80 of 212
27:15.10
11/9/13
SSAC Championship (8K)
23 of 93
27:22.12
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ATWELL Freshman | 6-0 | 145 Prattville, Ala. | Prattville HS Undecided
Prep: Attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Ala., where he ran for head coach Rachel Batts for three seasons … participated in the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Cross Country Championships in 2012 and 2013 … posted a school-record time of 17:22 in a 5K race as a senior. Personal: Full name is Ronald Dozier Atwell … was born Sept. 14, 1995 … is the son of Lisa Atwell … has a brother, Henry, and a sister, Caitlyn … is undecided on a major.
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Freshman | 5-11 | 135 Oneonta, Ala. | Appalachian HS Biology/Pre-Health
Prep: Attended Appalachian High School in Oneonta, Ala., where he lettered in track and field and baseball for one season … was coached by Johnathan Cleveland in track and field and Ernie Willingham in baseball … was named class Historian after finishing with the third-highest grade point average in his class. Personal: Full name is Christopher Dewayne Swann … was born July 7, 1995 … is the son of Tracy and Carrie Swann … has three older brothers, Michael, Drew and Josh … also has an older sister, Kayla … is majoring in biology/pre-health … serves a Learning Comes First mentor … is a member of Tri-Beta and Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society … is also a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success … participates in College Bowl … competed in the 2014 Mercedes Half Marathon in Birmingham, Ala. … also competed in the Mountain Lakes Triathlon in Guntersville, Ala.
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WILLIAMS
Freshman | 6-0 | 150 Opelika, Ala. | Opelika HS Computer Science
Prep: Graduated from Opelika High School in Opelika, Ala., where he ran cross country and track and field for head coach Gregg Mann … finished third at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Indoor and Outdoor State Championship in the 800 meters … was the sectional champion in the 800m as a senior … posted a personal-best time of 1:58 in the 800m … his personal best in the 400m was 51.7 … ran a person-best 5K time of 17:13. Personal: Full name is Anfernee Deshawn Williams … was born May 10, 1996 … is the son of Chavis Walton and LaQuetta Williams … has three brothers, Tramarian, LaDerrick and Demetris … is majoring in computer science, while minoring in engineering.
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2013 Men’s Meet Results PowerAde Invitational - Sept. 6 - 5K Finish: 5 of 5 Finish Name 1 Jordan Cross, Shorter 21 Zach Sollie 31 Andrew Russell 32 Mike Bulger 34 Shaw Cornelius 35 Adam Russell 36 Aaron West
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Time 15:51.77 17:15.69 18:43.66 19:42.39 20:32.93 22:20.93 24:06.39
Finish Name 1 Dahir Mohamed, Morehouse 8 Zach Sollie 17 Andrew Russell 32 Mike Bulger 33 Shaw Cornelius 58 Adam Russell 61 Aaron West -- Joel Johnson
Time 27:36.75 29:39.94 30:55.93 32:25.58 34:20.69 34:31.19 41:32.69
Finish Name 1 Anthony Simpson, Bryan 80 Zach Sollie 141 Andrew Russell 161 Mike Bulger 162 Shaw Cornelius 201 Adam Russell 206 Aaron West
Time 27:12.00 28:08.00 29:06.00 29:52.00 30:33.00 31:42.00 35:03.00 36:28.00
Time 24:41.95 27:15.10 28:41.24 29:21.24 29:24.70 33:03.18 35:00.42
SSAC Championship - Nov. 9 - 8K Finish: 9 of 11 Finish Name 1 Jonah Holbert, Emmanuel 23 Zach Sollie 48 Shaw Cornelius 52 Andrew Russell 63 Mike Bulger 83 Adam Russell 86 Aaron West
Watson Ford Invitational - Oct. 4 - 8K Finish: 8 of 9 Finish Name 1 Cody Haden, West Florida 20 Zach Sollie 31 Andrew Russell 41 Mike Bulger 43 Shaw Cornelius 63 Adam Russell
Time 26:36.46 28:14.20 29:24.91 30:37.72 30:41.94 35:31.75 36:30.22 DNF
Sand Shark Invitational - Oct. 26 - 8K Finish: 16 of 21
Warrior Invitational - Sept. 28 - 8K Finish: 4 of 6 Finish Name 1 Aaron Iles, Bob Jones 6 Zach Sollie 14 Andrew Russell 22 Mike Bulger 26 Shaw Cornelius 32 Joel Johnson 42 Adam Russell 66 Aaron West
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Skyhawk Invitational - Oct. 11 - 8K Finish: 5 of 8
CIU/Falcon Invitational - Sept. 21 - 8K Finish: 4 of 7 Finish Name 1 Brett Morley, North Greenville 9 Zach Sollie 11 Andrew Russell 22 Mike Bulger 30 Shaw Cornelius 31 Joel Johnson 45 Aaron West
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Time 18:59.86 27:22.12 28:56.34 29:11.49 29:39.43 33:14.26 34:38.55
Time 26:30.47 29:10.79 30:13.50 31:22.12 34:48.00 37:46.56
2014 INDIVIDUAL HONORS SSAC All-Academic Team
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Sharlie Brooks Caitie Cunningham Amelia Hobson Kamesha Strong Rachel Stuart Katherine Toy
Shaw Cornelius Andrew Russell Zach Sollie
SSAC Runner of the Week
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Amelia Hobson Katherine Toy
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2013 Women’s Meet Results PowerAde Invitational - Sept. 6 - Two Miles Finish: 3 of 3
Finish Name 1 Shea Spicher, Shorter Katherine Toy 18 21 Sharlie Brooks HollyAnn Goble 23 30 Caitlin Cunningham 33 Kamesha Strong Rachel Stuart 34 37 Savannah Brown 38 Amelia Hobson 39 Raquel Anecito
Time 11:38.22 13:24.61 13:41.05 13:43.26 14:58.10 15:22.41 15:25.17 15:58.65 16:34.29 16:55.89
CIU/Falcon Invitational - Sept. 21 - 5K Finish: 3 of 6
Finish Name 1 Melissa Carder, USC-Beaufort Katherine Toy 4 9 HollyAnn Goble 12 Sharlie Brooks 21 Kamesha Strong 23 Caitlin Cunningham 25 Rachel Stuart Savannah Brown 37 45 Raquel Anecito
Time 20:25.86 21:22.91 22:54.50 23:02.57 24:30.73 24:35.14 25:00.23 26:47.30 28:06.52
Warrior Invitational - Sept. 28 - 5K Finish: 4 of 7
Finish Name 1 Brittany Aikens, Brenau 4 Katherine Toy 6 Sharlie Brooks 15 HollyAnn Goble 32 Rachel Stuart 36 Kamesha Strong 37 Caitlin Cunningham 48 Amelia Hobson 45 Raquel Anecito
Time 20:56.00 21:23:00 21:39:00 22:10.00 24:00.00 24:06.00 24:25.00 25:44.00 27:29.00
Watson Ford Invitational - Oct. 4 - 6K Finish: 6 of 11
Finish Name 1 Savannah Roland, North Alabama
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Time 23:41.94
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25:10.89 26:38.32 26:52.32 29:42.96 30:10.03 30:53.57 35:03.80
Skyhawk Invitational - Oct. 11 - 5K Finish: 4 of 9
Finish Name 1 Susan Marquez, Point 9 Katherine Toy 11 HollyAnn Goble 14 Sharlie Brooks 34 Kamesha Strong 36 Caitlin Cunningham 42 Rachel Stuart 54 Amelia Hobson
Time 19:36.03 20:51.86 21:20.95 21:31.86 23:24.71 23:29.94 24:12.23 25:46.68
Sand Shark Invitational - Oct. 26 - 5K Finish: 16 of 21
Finish Name 1 Ellie Staker, Embry-Riddle 44 Katherine Toy Sharlie Brooks 57 HollyAnn Goble 73 117 Kamesha Strong 122 Caitlin Cunningham 130 Rachel Stuart 140 Savannah Brown
Time 17:41.72 19:52.78 20:12.72 20:38.55 22:49.31 23:01.88 23:41.02 24:50.58
SSAC Championship - Nov. 9 - 5K Finish: 9 of 12
Finish Name 1 Andrea Langley, Emmanuel 24 Katherine Toy Sharlie Brooks 38 HollyAnn Goble 41 74 Kamesha Strong Caitlin Cunningham 81 83 Rachel Stuart 93 Amelia Hobson 95 Savannah Brown
Time 18:59.86 20:12.46 20:44.82 21:00.84 23:07.11 23:45.81 23:51.49 25.16.80 25:40.91
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2012 Men’s Meet Results Lee Invitational - Aug. 25 - 8K Finish: 5 of 6 Finish Name 1 Dandra Smalley, Unattached 19 Garrett Carr 24 Zach Sollie 30 Ryan Schwarzman 41 Andrew Russell 44 Shaw Cornelius 49 Aaron West 50 Adam Russell
Time 26:09.78 28:36.51 28:50.54 30:04.76 31:57.66 34:17.11 36:35.62 37:20.44
Remembrance Run - Sept. 8 - 8K Finish: 2 of 4 Finish Name 1 Jessie Prince, Valdosta State 6 Garrett Carr 9 Zach Sollie 12 Ryan Schwarzman 13 Josh Jenkins 16 Andrew Russell 19 Shaw Cornelius 21 Adam Russell 22 Aaron West
Time 27:57.40 29:09.60 30:10.10 30.27.50 30:36.90 30:55.60 33:07.50 34:18.40 37:27.00
Azalea City Classic - Sept. 15 - 8K Finish: 10 of 13 Finish Name 1 Joash Osoro, William Carey 48 Zach Sollie 52 Garrett Carr 56 Josh Jenkins 58 Ryan Schwarzman 67 Andrew Russell 87 Shaw Cornelius 95 Adam Russell 100 Aaron West
Time 24:37.28 28:35.48 28:48.84 29:04.43 29:19.70 29:44.58 31:42.82 32:14.29 33:31.38
Montevallo Falcon Classic - Sept. 22 - 8K Finish: 8 of 10 Finish Name 1 Dustin Ross, Augusta State 37 Garrett Carr 38 Ryan Schwarzman 43 Zach Sollie 49 Josh Jenkins 51 Andrew Russell 54 Shaw Cornelius 60 Adam Russell 64 Aaron West
Time 25:55.98 29:01.54 29:13.19 29:28.14 30:18.25 30:41.60 31:38.27 34:01.88 35:41.02
SWU Invitational - Sept. 29 - 8K Finish: 4 of 8 Finish Name 1 Anthony Vecchio, University of the South 17 Zach Sollie 18 Ryan Schwarzman 19 Garrett Carr 29 Andrew Russell
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Point Invitational - Oct. 5 - 8K Finish: 6 of 11 Finish Name 1 Karlton Mitchell, Morehouse 11 Garrett Carr 13 Zach Sollie 24 Ryan Schwarzman 44 Andrew Russell 60 Adam Russell 62 Josh Jenkins 64 Shaw Cornelius 70 Aaron West
Time 26:33.42 28:58.25 29:08.47 30:00.20 31:42.35 33:54.75 34:50.47 35:12.76 37:25.97
Choctaw Open - Oct. 13 - 8K Finish: 14 of 22 Finish Name 1 Joash Osoro, William Carey 54 Ryan Schwarzman Garrett Carr 59 72 Zach Sollie 93 Andrew Russell 126 Adam Russell 134 Josh Jenkins 137 Shaw Cornelius Aaron West 139
Time 24:38.11 29:07.35 29:18.46 29:36.88 30:32.41 33:36.19 33:58.92 34:26.79 34:39.61
Sand Shark Invitational - Oct. 25 - 8K Finish: 13 of 16 Finish Name 1 Evans Kirwa, Embry-Riddle 70 Garrett Carr 72 Zach Sollie 75 Ryan Schwarzman 99 Andrew Russell 116 Shaw Cornelius 129 Adam Russell 142 Aaron West
Time 24:05.21 27:48.67 27:54.90 28:14.50 29:16.32 30:07.19 31:42.50 33:57.15
SSAC Championship - Nov. 5 - 8K Finish: 9 of 11 Finish Name 1 Joash Osoro, William Carey 39 Garrett Carr 42 Ryan Schwarzman 61 Andrew Russell 73 Josh Jenkins 77 Shaw Cornelius 80 Adam Russell 88 Aaron West
Time 26:37.00 29.02.00 29.06.00 29:14.00 29:53.00
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Time 24:30.36 28.50.67 29:03.08 30:16.73 31:18.11 32:27.08 32:43.64 35:49.18
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2012 Women’s Meet Results Lee Invitational - Aug. 25 - 5K Finish: No Team Score Finish Name 1 Maggie Opelt 31 Katherine Toy 33 Raquel Anecito 39 Jordan Holley
Time 19:15.57 24:42.55 24:56.78 33:40.73
Remembrance Run - Sept. 8 - 5K Finish: No Team Score Finish Name 1 Juliana Boehm, Valdosta State 12 Katherine Toy 20 Raquel Anecito 24 Jordan Holley
Time 19:22.70 23:09.40 25:48.40 30:59.80
Azalea City Classic - Sept. 15 - 6K Finish: No Team Score Finish Name 1 Sarah Hudak, UAB 85 Katherine Toy 105 Raquel Anecito 113 Jordan Holley
Time 24:53.50 27:33.22 30:26.03 43:02.00
SWU Invitational - Sept. 29 - 5K Finish: 9 of 9 Finish Name 1 Brittany Aikens, Brenau 19 Katherine Toy 49 Raquel Anecito 62 Jordan Holley 63 Areial Woods 66 Stephanie Torrence
Time 18:45.00 21:29.00 24:31.00 29:34.00 29:35.00 34:52.00
Point Invitational - Oct. 5 - 5K Finish: 10 of 10 Finish Name 1 Heather Smith, Spelman Katherine Toy 33 48 Raquel Anecito 68 Areial Woods 71 Stephanie Torrence 73 Jordan Holley
Time 19:50.68 23:14.17 24:00.84 28:39.82 30:02.44 31:05.20
Choctaw Open - Oct. 13 - 5K Finish: 20 of 21 Finish Name 1 Salome Lecoq, South Alabama Katherine Toy 72 137 Raquel Anecito Areial Woods 149 154 Amanda Lee 156 Jordan Holley 160 Stephanie Torrence
Time 17:40.77 24:48.62 25:14.85 27:27.54 29:22.02 29:53.32 33:51.51
Badger Brawl - Oct. 18 - 5K Finish: 2 of 2 Finish Name 1 Emily Dolan, Spring Hill 2 Katherine Toy 9 Raquel Anecito 12 Areial Woods 14 Amanda Lee 15 Jordan Holley 16 Stephanie Torrence
Time 24:54.32 22:39.32 24:57.09 29:10.76 31:01.34 34:59.22 36:52.01
Sand Shark Invitational - Oct. 25 - 5K Finish: 16 of 16 Finish Name 1 Ellie Staker, Embry-Riddle 53 Katherine Toy 104 Raquel Anecito 124 Areial Woods 135 Jordan Holley Stephanie Torrence 138
Time 17:18.32 20:40.21 23:14.41 25:38.18 27:17.44 28:01.72
SSAC Championship - Nov. 5 - 5K Finish: 12 of 12 Finish Name 1 Erica Segars, Southern Wesleyan 31 Katherine Toy Raquel Anecito 80 83 Areial Woods 85 Larissa Brauns 88 Jordan Holley 90 Amanda Lee Stephanie Torrence 91
Time 19:08.50 21:13.58 24:53.12 24:27.49 27:45.91 29:13.17 29:52.46 30:49.34
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2011 Men’s Meet Results SHC Badger Brawl - Sept. 10 - 5K Finish: 4 of 4 Finish Name 1 Jeffrey Jenkins, Huntington 18 Adam Russell 20 Ryan Schwarzman 21 Cortez Lewis 25 Spencer Youmans 31 Jery McGough 32 Nathan Brown 33 Brent Amburn
Watson Ford Invitational - Oct. 7 - 8K Finish: 9 of 11 Time 17:14.73 19:54.46 20:17.66 20:22.61 21:24.34 24:08.95 25:15.80 25:45.49
Warrior Invitational - Sept. 24 - 8K Finish: 7 of 7 Finish Name 1 Rashaun Tanner, Emmanuel 31 Adam Russell Cortez Lewis 34 36 Ryan Schwarzman 40 Spencer Youmans Jery McGough 42 43 Nathan Brown Brent Amburn 46
Time 28:13.00 34:32.00 35:16.00 36:50.00 39:46.00 41:22.00 43:22.00 47:17.00
Gulf Coast Stampede - Oct. 1 - 8K Finish: 12 of 13 Finish Name Philip Biwott, Harding 1 78 Adam Russell 79 Cortez Lewis 81 Ryan Schwarzman 88 Spencer Youmans 97 Nathan Brown 98 Brent Amburn
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Time 25:20.10 31:58.00 32:07.80 32:24.00 34:37.40 41:08.70 41:40.60
Finish Name 1 Martinique Sykes, West Florida 46 Adam Russell 47 Cortez Lewis 48 Ryan Schwarzman 62 Spencer Youmans 73 Nathan Brown 77 Jery McGough 78 Brent Amburn
Time 26:35.00 32:26.59 32:33.36 32:46.26 34:45.13 39:10.39 41:27.65 42:03.42
Southeast Classic - Oct. 22 - 8K Finish: 34 of 34 Finish Name 1 Evans Kirwa, Embry-Riddle 262 Adam Russell 270 Ryan Schwarzman 272 Cortez Lewis 296 Spencer Youmans 303 Nathan Brown 305 Jery McGough Brent Amburn 309
Time 24:17.89 31:52.74 32:13.87 32:23.51 35:29.72 37:04.07 38:18.94 41:35.71
SSAC Championship - Nov. 5 - 8K Finish: 11 of 11 Finish Name Eliud Ng’etich, Shorter 1 68 Adam Russell 72 Ryan Schwarzman 73 Cortez Lewis 81 Spencer Youmans 82 Nathan Brown 85 Jery McGough 86 Brent Amburn Colton Mathis 87
Time 25:32.32 31:58.92 32:37.64 32:47.56 36:02.18 36:31.79 40:12.25 40:50.42 48:28.78
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2011 Women’s Meet Results Watson Ford Invitational - Oct. 7 - 6K Finish: 10 of 13
SHC Badger Brawl - Sept. 10 - 5K No Team Score Finish Name 1 Kate Imwalle, Spring Hill 7 Rachel Cunningham 10 Katherine Toy 23 Jordan Holley
Time 19:41.34 23:04.68 23:18.12 29:00.66
Warrior Invitational - Sept. 24 - 5K Finish: 6 of 7 Finish Name 1 Erica Segars, Southern Wesleyan 15 Rachel Cunningham 20 Katherine Toy 25 Savannah Brown 35 Jordan Holley 36 Katie Cornelius
Time 20:06.00 23:27.00 23:56.00 24:50.00 29:01.00 29:41.00
Gulf Coast Stampede - Oct. 1 - 5K Finish: 14 of 16 Finish Name 1 Stepha Ledgerwood, Southern Miss 59 Rachel Cunningham 77 Katherine Toy 87 Savannah Brown 115 Katie Cornelius 117 Jordan Holley
Time 17:54.20 21:21.80 22:19.90 22:57.10 26:29.40 26:58.90
Finish Name 1 Kate Imwalle, Spring Hill 29 Rachel Cunningham 31 Katherine Toy 74 Savannah Brown 76 Katie Cornelius 82 Jordan Holley
Time 23:05.77 26:44.44 26:51.51 32:37.12 32:41.84 33:47.36
Southeast Classic - Oct. 22 - 5K Finish: 32 of 35 Finish Name 1 Sharon Ronoh, Lindsey Wilson 126 Rachel Cunningham 179 Katherine Toy Savannah Brown 257 298 Jordan Holley Katie Cornelius 306
Time 17:49.04 21:15.85 22:15.53 24:10.63 26:59.32 29:43.78
SSAC Championship - Nov. 5 - 5K Finish: 12 of 12 Finish Name Maggie Opelt, Lee 1 29 Rachel Cunningham 36 Katherine Toy 70 Savannah Brown 81 Jordan Holley Katie Cornelius 82
Time 18:09.53 20:56.22 21:34.87 24:12.93 26:35.82 27:53.50
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25:10.89 26:38.32 26:44.44 26:51.51 26:52.32 27:33.22 29:42.96 30:10.03 30:26.03 30:53.57
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Zach Sollie PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13 Andrew Russell PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13 Mike Bulger PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13 Adam Russell SHC Badger Brawl, 9/10/11 Ryan Schwarzman SHC Badger Brawl, 9/10/11 Cortez Lewis SHC Badger Brawl, 9/10/11 Shaw Cornelius PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13 Spencer Youmans SHC Badger Brawl, 9/10/11 Adam Russell PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13 Aaron West PowerAde Invitational, 9/6/13
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AUM WARHAWKS ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a competitive program for student-athletes that will support the development of the whole person through education and competition in order to stimulate a lasting attitude of respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. CODE OF ETHICS: n Academically, we will excel in the classroom. n Athletically, we will compete for championships. n Ethically, we will participate by the rules and regulations. n Fiscally, we will manage our resources in a responsible manner, seeking to acquire outside revenue sources. n Socially, we will provide our fans with a preeminent customer service experience at all athletic events. n Culturally, we will provide an environment of inclusion and equitable treatment for all. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC): The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a primary avenue of communication between student-athletes, the university, and Athletics administration. The SAAC provides a forum in which student-athletes and Department of Athletics leadership can discuss openly issues relevant to intercollegiate athletics including student-athlete welfare. The SAAC group consists of a diverse representation of two representatives from each institutional sport and cheerleading. STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS: The AUM Department of Athletics takes pride in the success that its teams enjoy on their respective fields of play. AUM currently offers 10 varsity sports, as well as a co-ed cheerleading squad. To date, AUM has won 23 NAIA National Championships, 13 in women’s tennis, nine in men’s tennis and one in softball. Additionally, 22 times teams have finished as national runners-up. Individually, a student-athlete has been named to a NAIA All-America team 422 times and 123 times a student-athlete has been named a NAIA Scholar Athlete for their work in the classroom. AUM teams have won a combined 100 conference or district championships and made 98 NAIA National Tournament appearances.
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ABOUT AUBURN MONTGOMERY Established in 1967 at the request of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce on behalf of local and state leaders, Auburn University at Montgomery provides excellent academic programs while supporting the function of local, state and regional government – located just seven miles east of the state capitol. AUM offers more than 90 areas of study, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including unique programs in Geographic Information Systems, Hospitality and Tourism, Homeland Security, and Cybersystems and Information Security. The university is organized into five academic units: the College of Business, School of Education, School of Liberal Arts, School of Nursing, and School of Sciences. Each offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional, online and hybrid formats, with courses offered in the day, evening, and on weekends. Auburn Montgomery is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and ranks among the South’s top universities by U.S. News and World Report. Learn more at www.aum.edu.
ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Warhawks athletic teams have a championship reputation in NAIA Division I and Southern States Athletic Conference sports. Our men’s tennis, women’s tennis and softball teams have won 23 national championships. Men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball programs have competitive histories as well, and our men’s and women’s cross country teams are building one.
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WHY CHOOSE AUM? • More than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs • Making college affordable, with more than $2 million in freshman scholarships offered in 2012-13 • Enjoy more personal attention with our small class sizes • More than 60 active student clubs and organizations, including Greek life • Named a “Best in Southeast” university by The Princeton Review for 2015 • Our College of Business is ranked as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review • Flexible class schedules, online classes, and four-day weeks
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STUDENT LIFE With 10 Greek organizations, 20 curriculumrelated clubs, numerous honor societies, religious groups, and special interest organizations – there’s always somewhere to go, something to do, and a reason to smile at AUM.
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CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE In 2012, AUM welcomed the Confucius Institute to campus, joining a network of more than 400 organizations worldwide committed to promoting Chinese language and culture. The AUM Confucius Institute promotes Chinese language and culture both on campus and in the surrounding community, including local K-12 schools. The university dedicated a Confucius Garden on campus in November 2013.
Auburn Montgomery Housing and Residence Life offers students benefits such as being close to classes and activities, living and learning with friends, making better grades, and getting involved in a community. You’ll be surrounded by all of the cultural, social, and sporting events that make Auburn Montgomery vibrant, and you can build a network of lifelong friends to share your memories of campus life. Our supportive living-learning community will connect you to other students with similar academic interests and experiences. Our residence halls are new or recently renovated, providing the home-like environment that students request. Inhouse computer labs, free laundry areas, study lounges, free cable TV and free high-speed internet are other amenities you’ll enjoy.
STUDY ABROAD AUMs students are learning to compete in an ever-changing global environment through our growing study abroad program. AUM faculty and students have recently traveled to the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Costa Rica, Belize and Italy. Programs are also in the works for locations in South Korea and Japan.
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DR. JOHN G. VERES III Chancellor Eighth Year Auburn University at Montgomery, 1976 and 1978 Dr. John G. Veres III became the first alumnus appointed Chancellor of Auburn University at Montgomery in 2006. A Montgomery native, he graduated from Montgomery Catholic High School in 1972 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from AUM in 1976 and 1978, respectively. He was awarded a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Auburn University in 1983. First hired by AUM in 1976 as a Research and Training Assistant, Veres was promoted over the next 30 years to several positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of the AUM Center for Business and Economic Development (October 1982-March 2000) and Executive Director of University Outreach (March 2000-June 2006) until the Auburn Board of Trustees named him Chancellor. Veres has more than 35 years of experience as an organizational consultant. He has published some 50 articles and book chapters, two edited volumes and one book on human resources management topics. He has consulted in over 80 employment discrimination lawsuits, primarily on issues of adverse impact and test validation, and currently serves as Special Master for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. In the community, Veres currently serves on the boards of the Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership, Alabama World Affairs Council, AUM Confucius Institute, Auburn University Foundation, Committee of 100, Helicity, and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. He has served on the boards of the Alabama Technology Foundation, Catholic Housing Authority of Montgomery, Montgomery Area YMCA, and the River Region United Way. He has been appointed to the Alabama Governor’s College and Career Ready Task Force and the Governor’s Commission for Action in Alabama’s Black Belt, and served as a technical advisor to the Alabama Commission on Government Accountability. He is a recipient of the H. Roe Bartle Presidential Leadership Award from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Veres and his wife of 36 years, Beth Sullivan Veres, have three children – Erin, Johnny and Olivia – and two grandchildren, Cole and Lena.
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STEVE CROTZ Director of Athletics Seventh Year Missouri, 1979 Steve Crotz is currently in his seventh year as Athletic Director at Auburn Montgomery, following two stints as the interim athletic director. During his tenure, AUM teams have flourished, programs have been established and facilities have been improved. Student-athletes have also been a stalwart in the community and excelled in the classroom. Under his guidance, eight of AUM’s 10 sports have spent time in their respective NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Polls and teams have won six national championships. In addition, 236 studentathletes have earned All-Conference, All-Division or All-Freshman team honors, while 101 have garnered All-American honors. AUM has added a softball program, as well as men’s and women’s cross country programs, increasing its number of varsity sports to 10. Crotz has overseen several facility upgrades, including the renovation of the basketball gymnasium to include a section of 304 cushioned, chair-backed seats on the home side of the court, the building of a new state-of-the-art press box at the AUM Softball Complex and the resurfacing of all 12 tennis courts at the AUM Tennis Complex. In addition to the seating improvements in the gymnasium, Crotz also oversaw a remodeling project of the old weightroom that now houses the AUM Athletics Hall of Fame and serves as a hospitality area for members of the Courtside Club. Upgrades to the Softball Complex also included bleacher seating for more than 200 spectators directly behind home plate, restrooms, a concession stand, a press area and increased storage. In the classroom, student-athletes have been equally impressive, as 213 athletes have earned All-Academic honors from the SSAC and 78 have been named NAIA Scholar Athletes. Three AUM student-athletes, women’s basketball standouts Haley McIntyre and Carlie Ainsworth, and men’s basketball’s David Gallagher, have been named the SSAC Honor Student Athlete. Within the community, staff, coaches and studentathletes have logged more than 1,000 hours of service. Crotz has worked with the AUM administration to expand the athletic department staff to include a head and assistant softball coach and an athletic trainer. He has also spent the past two years serving as the chair of the Board of Athletic Directors within the Southern States Athletic Conference. For his efforts during the 2010-11 academic year, Crotz was selected the SSAC Athletic Director of the Year. Before focusing on administration, Crotz served 12 seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at Auburn Montgomery. Crotz compiled a record of 284-116 while at AUM, winning four regular season conference championships, two conference tournament titles, and advancing to the NAIA National Tournament 10 times. Crotz was a 10-time conference/region coach of the year and was named the Ikon/ Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National Coach of the Year following his team’s Elite Eight finish in the 1999-00 season. Prior to AUM, Crotz spent five years as athletic director and six years as head women’s basketball coach at Lindenwood University. While at LU, Crotz earned 126 wins and led the Lady Lions to three consecutive NAIA National Tournament appearances. During his six years at the St. Charles, Mo., institution, he was named American Midwest Conference Coach-of-the-Year on four occasions. In October 2009, he was inducted into the Lindenwood Hall of Fame. Crotz also spent nine years at Brentwood High School overseeing the girls’ basketball program and winning 210 games. Five times during that span he led Brentwood to the Missouri State Tournament where they won the state tournament in 1985 and finished as the runners-up in 1986 and 1990. For his efforts, Crotz was named the Missouri High School Coach of the Year in 1985. Crotz received his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Missouri in 1979 and his master’s degree in secondary education from Missouri-St. Louis in 1984. He and his wife, the former Daphne Hozee, reside in Montgomery with their two children, Kelsey and Jacob. The Crotz Family - Steve, Daphne, Kelsey and Jacob
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RADIO
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Member Schools Auburn Montgomery (Montgomery, Ala.) Belhaven (Jackson, Miss.) Bethel (McKenzie, Tenn.) Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain, Miss.) Brenau (Gainesville, Ga.) Brewton-Parker (Mt. Vernon, Ga.) Coastal Georgia (Brunswick, Ga.) Dalton State (Dalton, Ga.) Faulkner (Montgomery, Ala.) Loyola (New Orleans, La.) Martin Methodist (Pulaski, Tenn.) Middle Georgia (Cochran, Ga.) Mobile (Mobile, Ala.) William Carey (Hattiesburg, Miss.) Founded in 1949, in what is known today as the Southern States Athletic Conference, the SSAC has prospered and excelled both athletically as well as academically in the Southeast region of the United States. The SSAC is currently made up of 14 institutions from Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. The conference was originally established as the Georgia Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GIAC) with six charter members, including Oglethorpe University, Berry College, Valdosta State University, North Georgia College and State University, Piedmont College and Georgia Southern University. In 1980 the league was renamed the Georgia Athletic Conference (GAC) and remained so until 1988, when its expansion into Georgia’s bordering states brought the need to change its name to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference (GACC). In 2003, the official name was again changed to the Southern States Athletic Conference. In November of 2012, the league announced that it planned to expand to 16 teams for the 2013-14 with the inclusion of Blue Mountain College, Martin Methodist College and Bethel (Tenn.) University from the TranSouth Conference. At the conclusion of the 2013-14 year, the league saw the departure of Southern Wesleyan University, Spring Hill College and Emmanuel College, which all transitioned to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, in addition to Southern Polytech State University, which was consolidated with Kennesaw State University. Those vacancies allowed for the admission of Dalton State College and Middle Georgia State College. Both institutions will compete within the SSAC during the 2014-15 season, giving the conference 14 total members. The SSAC hosts 14 conference championships including men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s track and field. Since its inception and affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the conference has developed a reputation as being one of the premier conferences in the country in several sports. The SSAC has boasted 32 teams and 11 individuals with national titles, while 30 more teams have finished as national runners-up. With its office based in historic Montgomery, Ala., the conference staff features Commissioner Mike Hall, Assistant Commissioner Sam Knehans, Treasurer Sally Shoppe and an Eligibility Chair, Dr. Ron Melton. The 2014-15 academic year marks the 15th year for Auburn Montgomery athletics competing as a member of the SSAC. Since joining the league in 2000, the university has collected 67 total conference regular season and tournament championships.
Auburn Montgomery has been a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) since 1975. In those 39 years, AUM has claimed 23 national championships and seven of the school’s 10 varsity programs have appeared in a national championship game. The NAIA, headquartered in Kansas City, Kan., is a national organization with nearly 300 institutional members and more than 60,000 student-athletes across the United States and Canada. Throughout its history, the NAIA has provided strong leadership for all aspects of intercollegiate athletics. Since its introduction of the intercollegiate championship of basketball in 1937, the NAIA has maintained its elite standards while administering first-rate athletics programs. The NAIA has continuously affirmed its commitment to equality by becoming the first national organization to offer institutional postseason opportunities to black student-athletes in 1948, to allow institutional membership to historically black institutions in 1953, and on Aug. 1, 1980, to vote in favor of the establishment of athletics programs for women. Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. The NAIA approaches sport and activity as an opportunity to intentionally teach beyond the fundamentals through the philosophy of the NAIA Champions of Character program. By applying the five core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship, the NAIA has the ability to maximize talent to the benefit of each individual. In addition, the Champions of Character program monitors each NAIA institution’s commitment to the initiative with its Scorecard, which is divided into character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion.
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ontgomery is the capital of Alabama and the second largest city in the state with a population of 205,764, according to the 2010 census. The city, which was incorporated on Dec. 3, 1819, is located southeast of the center of the state. Montgomery is nationally known for its many historic and cultural landmarks and events such as the Alabama State Capitol, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church, First White House of the Confederacy, Montgomery Bus Boycott, Hank Williams Memorial, Alabama War Memorial and Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The city attracted the first electric street car system and the Wright Brothers’ first school for powered flight. Today, Montgomery is the home of both Maxwell and Gunter Air Force Bases. The city is the home of several public and private colleges, as well as military schools. Montgomery’s 15 colleges, universities and military schools provide world-class educational opportunities. In 2004, Montgomery landed one of the biggest economic development projects when Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama built its $1.4 billion automotive plant. The Montgomery location became Hyundai’s first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States. It employs more than 3,000 team members and currently produces the next generation Sonata sedan. That same year, Montgomery acquired a minor league baseball team called the Montgomery Biscuits, Class AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Biscuits are the 2006 and 2007 Southern League Champions. The team plays in a 7,000-seat facility known as Riverwalk Stadium, which is owned by the city of Montgomery. The stadium boasts several seating styles: executive box, super box, lawn and suite level. Downtown Montgomery lies along the southern banks of the Alabama River, while the east side is the fastest-growing part of the city. Auburn Montgomery, the city’s two largest shopping malls and Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park, a 250-acre park which contains the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Montgomery Fine Museum of Fine Arts, are located on the east side of town. Today, the city is known for its renaissance of historic downtown and redevelopment of the riverfront.
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