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Football captains Cade Carney (pictured) and Essang Bassey (see page 12), both seniors, look to continue their winning ways in 2019 AUGUST 2019

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GETTING READY: As the calendar flipped to August, the Wake Forest football team started fall camp and preparations for the 2019 football season. Stan Cotten takes a closer look by the numbers. See his column, Page 20.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? COMPLIANCE CORNER

// 6 GIVE HIM AN INCH . . . Running back Cade Carney is known as a bruising inside runner who fights hard for yards, but he means much more than that for the Wake Forest football team.

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ON THE COVER Cade Carney takes off on a long run in a lopsided victory at Duke last year where he ran for 223 yards and two touchdowns on his way to more than 1,000 rushing yards on the season.

// 12 BUILDING TRUST Cornerback Essang Bassey has put in the work to become a standout defensive back for the Deacons while earning the respect of his teammates as a player they can look up to.

// 16 ‘LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE’ The Wake Forest women’s soccer team enjoyed an amazing trip to France where they enjoyed some Women's World Cup action while training and becoming even closer as a unit.

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How all Deacon fans can help Demon Deacon Nation,

JOHN CURRIE DIRECTOR O F AT H L E T I C S

Here we go! I trust you are as ready as I am to kick-off this new season of Wake Forest sports! Our family is so excited to be back in Winston-Salem and we can’t wait to join you in supporting Demon Deacon student-athletes at BB&T Field, Spry Stadium, Kentner Stadium and Reynolds Gymnasium as football, women’s and men’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball all host contests this month! While Wake Forest’s roots are in North Carolina and have blossomed here in the great city of Winston-Salem, we know that Demon Deacon fans are spread throughout the nation and across the world—I’ve enjoyed meeting many of you in person at events in Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and New York, among other places. Often, when I encounter a Wake Forest fan for the first time, regardless of the location, a warm welcome is followed, in true Pro Humanitate spirit, by the simple question, “How can I help?”. Well, here are three ways every Demon Deacon fan can impact the success of Wake Forest sports no matter where you live: 1. W ear Black & Gold! We have cool colors and one of the most unique mascots and nicknames in the country. The spirit of Wake Forest is far greater than our size or numbers—Show it off! 2. Attend Games! When you come or gather a group of friends to make the trek to BB&T Field or a road game, it is fun and it makes a difference

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for Demon Deacon studentathletes and coaches. Set a goal to attend at least one more game this year than you did last year. And bring a friend, neighbor, or colleague and introduce them to the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina. 3. Demand the ACC Network! The collective passion of ACC alumni and fans is formidable and will make the ACC Network a success, but as ACCN launches August 22, it is really important for cable and satellite providers to hear from you. Visit www.GetACCN. com and register as a Wake Forest fan - it takes only a minute or two. And contact your provider to thank them for carrying the ACC Network - or to let them know you are switching carriers if they don’t get ACCN! In this issue of the Gold Rush, you’ll find a special eight-page insert celebrating a great 20182019 year of Wake Forest athletic and academic accomplishments. Then, as we look forward to the coming campaign, you’ll read great stories about the world class experiences of Demon Deacon student-athletes. For instance, the Wake Forest women’s soccer team traveled to France this summer to train, compete, explore, and attend World Cup matches live. Made possible because of the gifts of individual Deacon Club members, this once-in-a-lifetime trip detailed on page 16 not only helped the team competitively, it led to stronger bonds and significant personal development and growth for Coach da Luz’s squad.

Page 6 features an up-close profile of senior football captains, Cade Carney and Essang Bassey (page 12). I was fortunate to be in the room for Cade’s remarkable address to the media at the ACC Football Kick-off in Charlotte July 17, which was among the best I have heard in my 26 years in college athletics. And I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Essang this summer as he’s been part of an initiative led by about a dozen student-athletes from multiple sports to build better relationships with other students on campus. It is pretty easy to pull hard for men like this on the field! Finally, on page 24 you can meet one of my favorites, longtime fan Marina Nowell. I first met Marina 25 years ago when I was a young Deacon Club staffer and she, along with a great group of retiree volunteers, faithfully helped us with big mailings and other office tasks. It was a treat for me to get a welcome back hug from Marina at Deacon Club Appreciation Day in March, just a few days after I was named AD. Thanks for your loyal support of Wake Forest Athletics! Remember that I need you to send me your thoughts, questions and suggestions to wfuad@wfu.edu. Check out “From the Quad,” my digital update of the latest news and information from the AD’s office by visiting www.GoDeacs.com and clicking on the “From the Quad” graphic. I’ll look forward to seeing you on Opening Night at BB&T Field on August 30 as Coach Clawson and the football team begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive bowl championship! Go Deacs! Ron Wellman and John Currie

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NEED AN INCH?

TAKE A YARD! SENIOR CAPTAIN CADE CARNEY IS DETERMINED RUNNER, DETERMINED LEADER By Sam Walker

f football, as some say, is a game of inches, Cade Carney is pretty reliable getting 36 when most needed. The senior running back from nearby Advance is a bruising runner who has a reputation for being productive in short-yardage and goalline situations. Entering his senior season, half of his 16 career touchdowns measure one yard. This is not only because he is a

stout 5-11, 215 pounds but also because of a glaringly determined running style.

Carney was elected a team captain for 2019, the second consecutive season he has served in that leadership role. He has been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, which is presented annually to the nation's top college running back, and is one of 10 players named to the preseason watch list for The Wuerffel Trophy – an award recognizing an FBS player who best combines community service with athletic and academic achievement. “He is a pleasure to coach – the ultimate competitor and teammate – and always goes beyond being a leader,” said John Hunter, who coaches Wake Forest’s running backs. “You couldn’t ask for a better person to lead your (meeting) room. I hear Cade ask younger guys AUGUST 2019

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season

PREVIEW COACH: Dave Clawson (28-35 in five years at WFU, 118-115 in 19 years overall)

when they are done with tutoring – he will tell them to meet him back to watch film after and ‘let’s get this down together.’ He had that leadership from the day he got here. He’s just a great teammate.” Carney’s Deacon legacy was envisioned from Deacon Hill in his youth as he watched many games, and he took particular note of Wake Forest’s 2006 ACC title season and the ensuing trip to the Orange Bowl.

2018 RECORD: 7-6 (3-5 ACC, T-5th in Atlantic Division) STARTERS RETURNING: Offense 5, Defense 4, punter, placekicker, snapper KEY RETURNEES: RB Cade Carney, LT Justin Herron, WR Sage Surratt, LB Justin Strnad, DE Carlos Basham Jr., CB Essang Bassey) KEY LOSSES: WR Greg Dortch, RB Matt Colburn II, C Ryan Anderson, LG Phil Haynes OUTLOOK: Dave Clawson has put together a program that has produced three straight winning seasons, three consecutive bowl victories and the annual anticipation of continuing the trend. The Deacons have been one of the top offenses in the ACC the last two seasons, and quarterbacks Sam Hartman and Jamie Newman will be battling it out to lead this unit, which returns senior running back Cade Carney. The defense hopes to stay healthy – unlike the 2018 season and the spring when the linebacker and safety positions were ravaged by injuries. Special teams is a strength with punter Dom Maggio and placekicker Nick Sciba returning. And the schedule features seven home games, including the other Big Four schools – Duke, UNC and NC State – all coming to Winston-Salem this fall.

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"GROWING UP I WAS A WAKE FAN, AND MY ROOM WAS DECKED OUT AND PAINTED GOLD. I WANTED TO PLAY CLOSE TO HOME, I BOUGHT INTO WHAT COACH CLAWSON WAS SELLING, AND IT’S NICE TO SEE A LITTLE BIT OF THE SUCCESS COME EARLY WHILE I HAVE BEEN HERE." —CADE CARNEY “Growing up I was a Wake fan, and my room was decked out and painted gold, “ Carney said. “I wanted to play close to home, I bought into what Coach Clawson was selling, and it’s nice to see a little bit of the success come early while I have been here. The cool thing looking back is how they told me my experience at Wake Forest would be, and I know I’ve been fortunate to have

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CADE CARNEY POSITION: Running Back HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 215 CLASS: Senior MAJOR: Communication HOMETOWN: Advance, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: Davidson Day and Davie County High School FAVORITE WAKE FOREST FOOTBALL MEMORY: 2017 Belk Bowl – “That was a game we fought for and were big underdogs against Texas A&M. I was coming back from my knee injury, took a little pitch from quarterback John Wolford on a speed option to the right and ran for a key touchdown.” Carney’s touchdown gave the Deacons a 4845 lead. Wake Forest defeated Texas A&M 55-52.

experienced exactly what they described. I know guys who went to other places, and it wasn’t what they were sold on, and they regretted their decision, so I’ve been blessed.” Hunter said he knew Carney was a good ball carrier and great kid of character and leadership, but he has been more impressed with his will. “You’ll constantly see him get hit for two (yards) and next thing you know it’s second and two,” Hunter said. “His will and drive are unbelievable. You’ll see him make moves occasionally, but he has

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a physical style without question. I told him he probably wouldn’t play as much (this season), not because of his performance but because I have to manage him so I can have him (healthy) at the end of the season, and he didn’t even blink.” Don’t be fooled by his short-yardage expertise. Carney has five career 100-yard rushing games and last season became Wake Forest’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Chris Barclay in 2005. Carney has 18 career starts entering his senior season and is one of three returning ACC players who rushed for 1,000 yards in 2018. He is the first true freshman running back in at least 65 years to start his first game at Wake Forest and the first freshman to score three touchdowns in a game since 2002. He also has played in and won a bowl game every season.

"AT MEDIA DAY, I JUST KEPT TALKING ABOUT HOW LUCKY I AM TO HAVE TO COME HERE WHEN I DID. I DIDN’T HAVE TO GO THROUGH SOME OF THE THINGS SOME OF THE OTHER GUYS DID TO GET TO WHERE WE ARE THESE LAST THREE YEARS, AND WE’RE NOWHERE NEAR DONE.” —CADE CARNEY “At media day, I just kept talking about how lucky I am to have to come here when I did,” Carney said. “I didn’t have to go through some of the things some of the other guys did to get to where we are these last three years, and we’re nowhere near done.” In his sophomore season, he was slowed first by bruised ribs against Appalachian State, and he missed the final four games of the season with a knee injury sustained against Louisville. Nowhere near healthy, he scored a crucial touchdown in the Belk Bowl victory over Texas A&M. Then in his junior season, he stayed healthy during an injury-plagued season for the Deacons. His 31 carries for 223 yards marked career highs in the 2018 regular-season finale at Duke. In that game, he surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the season, and the win propelled the Deacons into the Birmingham Bowl. “That game (against Duke) was a lot of fun because we didn’t know if it was going to be our last game going in with five wins,” Carney said. “But we had a bunch of seniors who worked their butt off, and they weren’t ready to be finished playing for Wake. It was special for us to play so well. We got to play again and got to win again. It was a nice way to send out those seniors.” Away from football, Carney is balanced by his family and his faith. Cade is the son of Carl and Teddy Carney, has two sisters, Salem and Ivey, and his little brother, Tate, is a rising sophomore and football player at Davie County High School. Cade currently ranks 15th in Wake Forest history with 1,826 career rushing yards. He had a team-high 189 carries (5.3 yards per rush) and a team-high eight rushing touchdowns in 2018. “My goal is to stay healthy and leave the running back room a place that has some leaders who can take this step up,” Carney said. “Christian Beal-Smith and I will be tag-teaming it, and I feel good about DeAndre’ Delaney and Courtney McKinney. But I’m really focused on winning ball games. I want to play for that Atlantic title.”

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CORNERBACK ESSANG BASSEY ENTERS SENIOR SEASON AS ONE OF DEACONS’ MOST EXPERIENCED PLAYERS AND RELISHES ROLE AS A CAPTAIN By Marc Pruitt

he same traits that make senior cornerback Essang Bassey skilled at his position on the gridiron also carry over to his role as a captain off it.

those are all guys I looked up to, especially early in my career. To be able to fill those shoes, it’s a big responsibility, and I’m going to do my very best to lead them the best that I can.” Bassey has been building that trust since his freshman season, where he saw plenty of reps on special teams before he got his first start in the secondary against Florida State, a game that was also televised by ESPN. Confidence. Tenacity. Preparation. Fearless. Competitiveness. “I ended up having a pretty good game and it made me realize And perhaps the most important of all —experience. that I could play at a pretty high level in the ACC,” Bassey said. Bassey enters his final season for the Deacons with a string of Entering his sophomore 26 straight starts, which is year, Bassey said he took tied for most on the team advantage of some changes with offensive lineman Jake in the defensive coaching Benzinger. His 28 career staff to establish himself starts are tops for defensive as a regular starter in the players along with Amari Henderson. He is also one of secondary. He emerged with a breakout season 46 players on the Jim Thorpe after starting all 13 games, Award watch list, which including a win in the Belk recognizes the top defensive —ESSANG BASSEY Bowl. back in the country. He also recorded three Bassey led the team in interceptions, including one against Lamar Jackson — the plays from scrimmage as a sophomore (1,178) and was third last reigning Heisman Trophy winner from Louisville — and one that season (1,095), when he was a second-team All-ACC selection he returned for a touchdown against Boston College. after recording 74 tackles and 15 pass break-ups. His 34 career “I wanted to make a name for myself,” he said. “I started to pass break-ups rank fifth in school history, and his four career develop all the habits you need to be successful and become more interceptions are the most among active players. of a leader.” Being a captain is not a role he takes for granted. Bassey continued his upward trend as a junior despite another “It means a lot to me,” Bassey said. “I’ve worked hard to earn change in the defensive coaching staff. respect from my teammates. That they see me as a player they “It was another opportunity to prove myself,” Bassey said. “I look up to and lead them and have their respect — that means the most to me. I know that the captains since I have been here — knew I needed to become a better tackler while still being able to make plays on the ball.” Cameron Glenn, Grant Dawson, Cam Serigne, Wendell Dunn —

“I WANTED TO MAKE A NAME FOR MYSELF. I STARTED TO DEVELOP ALL THE HABITS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND BECOME MORE OF A LEADER.”

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Bassey said that playing in the ACC affords him the chance to match-up with some of the top players in the country. Knowing he has a chance to lock them up is a welcome challenge. “You definitely get better as a player because of the talent,” he said. “You can’t be scared. You know you are going to see a strong receiver every week. It kind of gives you a chip on your shoulder to prepare harder, watch more film, see what tendencies you can pick up on. You’ve also got to have a short memory. Things are going to happen. It really is all about the next play. You really need that mindset, or you won’t have a chance to be successful. That’s the biggest thing I’ve learned.” Ryan Crawford, the cornerbacks coach for the last two seasons, sang Bassey’s praises about his ability and his approach to the game. “He has the quickness and he has the explosiveness and shortarea bursts that are more important in his position than anything

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“WE HAVE A LOT OF CAPABLE LEADERS. WE NEED TO BE A COMPLETE TEAM, NOT HAVE ANY DROP-OFFS. WE NEED EVERYONE TO HAVE A SENSE OF URGENCY. I DON’T SEE A GAME ON OUR SCHEDULE WHERE WE CAN’T BE COMPETITIVE. THAT MEANS WE NEED TO COLLECTIVELY COME OUT AND PREPARE EACH AND EVERY WEEK AND CONTINUE TO DEVELOP OUR YOUNG GUYS SO THAT EVERYBODY IS PLAYING AT A HIGH LEVEL.” —ESSANG BASSEY else,” Crawford said. “That’s his forte. He has good long speed, good enough to run with most of the perimeter skill in this league on the outside of the field. The way he prepares, that knowledge helps his actions and understanding. He is so smart and so well prepared and that helps him to play that much faster. He sees things right away and can take some calculated risks and chances.

ESSANG BASSEY POSITION: Cornerback HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 190 CLASS: Senior MAJOR: Economics HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ga. HIGH SCHOOL: Columbus High School FAVORITE WAKE FOREST FOOTBALL MEMORY: Winning three straight bowl games

“It all goes together in helping the defense. If you can single corners up and put them on an island, everything else in the box gets a lot easier. We’re going to have to put a lot more pressure on him this year in terms of singling him up on some of the league’s best receivers. He’s going to have to continue to go out and win those one-on-one matchups and continue to make plays. He’s certainly already shown us that ability over his career.” Bassey is aware that the Deacons are younger this season and less experienced. He knows that part of his job is to help make his teammates better. Doing so will translate to success. “We have a lot of capable leaders,” he said. “We need to be a complete team, not have any drop-offs. We need everyone to have a sense of urgency. I don’t see a game on our schedule where we can’t be competitive. That means we need to collectively come

out and prepare each and every week and continue to develop our young guys so that everybody is playing at a high level.” And what about any NFL aspirations for the economics major? “Yes, that’s a goal for me,” Bassey said. “I think every college player has those dreams. But I’ll only start to look forward to that after my season is done. I have all of my focus on my senior year and making the most of my time with my teammates to make this the best season possible.” Bassey knows he also made the right decision when he chose Wake Forest. “I visited here three times and committed three days after I got the offer,” Bassey said. “Every time I came, I hit it off with the people and coaches and all the teammates that I had and have now. I realized pretty quickly that there are some really special people here.”

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GROWING TOGETHER WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM ENJOYS TOUR OF FRANCE FEATURING TRAINING, PLAYING AN EXHIBITION GAME AND WATCHING THE WOMEN’S WORLD CUP By Kyle Tatich

he bonds student-athletes have with their teammates are some of the strongest of any group on a collegiate campus. This is certainly true of the Wake Forest women’s soccer team, a squad that knows each other so well they thought they couldn’t become any closer. Then came their June tour of France, featuring 10 days of training, watching the FIFA Women's World Cup and engaging in a friendly (exhibition game) with a French club's U-19 squad. Over the course of their travels, tight-knit relationships became tighter, existing strong leadership became stronger and the number of memorable experiences among the team multiplied. Hannah Betfort, a 2019 captain and a junior from Charleston, S.C., first heard rumors of an international trip as the spring semester began. Talk of a trip to Peru or Spain dominated the gossip until she learned the team would be traveling to France to train, compete, learn and of course, watch the best in their sport compete in the World Cup. Upon learning of the trip, Betfort struggled to keep it a secret and admits she spread the news like wildfire, whether she was supposed to or not. Taking a trip of this magnitude was significant and all the more exciting for a group of student-athletes that don’t often have opportunities to travel or study abroad like many of their peers at Wake Forest. Playing soccer at an ACC school means making almost a year-round commitment and sacrificing certain opportunities for the chance at a successful season each fall.

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The Wake Forest women's soccer team engaged in an exhibition game with a French club's U-19 squad during its June tour of France. As with any opportunity in life, expectations for the 10-day trip were a natural thing to have. Betfort explains that the team expected it to be a business trip. “We all expected it to be fun but I don’t think any of us expected to get as close as we did,” she says. “We were already a tight-knit team, especially when you compare us to other schools in the Power Five.” Senior Associate Athletic Director Barry Faircloth, who joined the team on the trip, echoes these sentiments. “It was amazing to see what a trip like this can do to team chemistry,” Faircloth says. “The team appeared to grow closer to each other both among the student-athletes and coaches.”

Visiting the Louvre, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, was part of the itinerary for the Deacon womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team. AUGUST 2019

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The Wake Forest women's soccer team poses in front of the historic Faircloth, who heads up the Deacon Club, looks at the trip Notre Dame cathedral. through the lens of athletic development. “To me, this trip can serve as a model for other sports — and it’s Sophomore Ashley Frank came to the rescue and booted the ball a very fundable model,” he states. “From a development perspective, up three stories, returning it back to the kids. Celebrating in French, why can’t we fund a trip like this every four years for every sport? the youngsters were undeniably impressed by this group of young I see it like a capstone experience for a player. You get to travel the women with the power to kick a ball so high. world, play, compete, train and watch the best players in the world Another instance that Betfort looks back upon fondly was a on the biggest stage — it’s just an amazing thing.” moment at FIFA’s fan experience center where there was a soccer Faircloth also believes trips juggling competition. like this have the opportunity “My co-captain, Madison to show prospective student(Hammond), goes up and (scores) athletes what a Wake Forest 101 and was left with a bunch experience could look like. of cheers from those watching,” “High school girls need to Betfort says. know how amazing this trip “Then a guy comes over and was and that by coming to starts speaking French to her Wake Forest you might have the and we got someone to translate. opportunity to do something Essentially he was saying that like this,” he said. “I think there he had gotten 405 and was were only two other women’s wondering if she could beat it. soccer programs that did World “Madison, being the Cup trips this summer.” competitive individual that she Although Faircloth was not on is, gave into the egging on from the trip for the same purposes as the rest of the team, and took —BARRY FAIRCLOTH the student-athletes and coaches, on the French guy. She goes for many of the notable experiences like 10-15 minutes and gets 406, were the same. beating the guy by one. Both he and Betfort recall one of the more memorable instances of “The best part was that she launched number 406 high into the the trip as one that took place in Monte Carlo. The group was getting air, just because she wanted to beat him by one. It was so funny to off of a water taxi from Monaco when a soccer ball suddenly landed by see his face, which was in total shock.” a nearby dock. A group of kids playing soccer on the roof of a threeAccording to Coach Tony da Luz, the trip was filled with story building, adjacent to the water, had just lost their ball and were “history, art, great food, team bonding, laughter and cultural in need of getting it back. Unbeknown to them, they had just lost the experiences.” From Paris to Lyon to Antibes to Nice to Monacao ball to one of the better amateur soccer teams in the world. and Monte Carlo to three World Cup matches and the opportunity

“HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS NEED TO KNOW HOW AMAZING THIS TRIP WAS AND THAT BY COMING TO WAKE FOREST YOU MIGHT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS. I THINK THERE WERE ONLY TWO OTHER WOMEN’S SOCCER PROGRAMS THAT DID WORLD CUP TRIPS THIS SUMMER.”

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to compete against an U19 squad, the Demon Deacons experienced so much in just over a week's time. “This was absolutely, hands down, a life-changing experience,” Betfort says. “This trip was different because it was me and my absolute best friends together, experiencing something totally new. This group includes the people you go to war with 20 times a year playing soccer. You spend all year together and you’re given the opportunity to make those relationships even stronger in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. “I mean come on, it doesn’t get much better than that. I could not be more appreciative for the experience.” Betfort says she hopes all other Wake Forest teams can have this experience at least once in their four years. “I think other teams should do trips like this if they’re able,” she says. “It’s just too valuable. “I am such an advocate for trips like this because of how close it made our team. This is my first year being captain and I think I have a leg up in that role, just because of this trip. We are going to be a better team because of it and my job as captain became that much easier.” As Betfort looks to the 2019 season she looks forward to keeping the memories she made this summer last a lifetime. “My kids will know about how much this experience meant to me as a leader, friend and person. I’m thankful to those who continuously make an effort to support the women’s soccer team, and for specifically making this opportunity a reality for my team.” Kyle Tatich is a 2018 Wake Forest graduate and former sports editor of the “Old Gold & Black” newspaper. After serving as the Wake Forest Fellow in the Athletic Department a year ago, he is now enrolled in the Wake Forest Law class of 2022.

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Well, well. August has arrived, and that means that there is a football game this month. Glory be. I love summer, but once the July 4 weekend comes and goes, one of my eyes starts to look for a football. And once you read this, we’ll be roughly two weeks away from the start of the 2019 season, and that will be a good thing. It’s been a moving and shaking last few months on the Wake Forest – Learfield IMG College landscape. The football and basketball teams have pretty much completed their moves into their new digs in the Sutton Sports Performance Center and Shah Basketball Complex – vacating their old addresses on campus and making room for others of us to move back on campus. That, too, is a good thing. And one of the really good things is the now short hop it will be for me to football or basketball practice to observe the Demon Deacons getting ready to do their thing, which is what I did a few days back as the calendar ticked from July into August. The arrival of Aug. 1 got me to thinking, for some reason, about numbers. And there are some interesting ones to consider as the 2019 football season begins…

4 – The Deacs will be looking to set more Wake history as they shoot for a fourth consecutive bowl berth in 2019 and a fourth straight bowl win. The Deacons come off of the thriller over Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl, a game decided by a missed Tiger field goal on the last play of the game. 6 – Coach Dave Clawson begins his sixth season in charge of the football program. Talk about good things. Right man, right time. 21 – First Dave Clawson Show of the season set for Aug. 21 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bib’s Downtown. See you there. Come hungry.

96 – Our latest podcast, “Lunch with Stan,” is out with Mr. Wake Forest Ed Wilson, still going strong at 96 years old. What a treasure he is. If you haven’t downloaded it, please do. You won’t be sorry. 107 – The number of Deacons who began fall camp. Here’s hoping the number stays at 107.

For those of you scoring at home, this is my 24th season calling Wake Forest football and basketball. Been a long time, hopefully many more seasons are to come.

1 – First day of August, the first football practice of fall camp. This will be another interesting camp for the Deacons. Who will win the quarterback sweepstakes between returners Jamie Newman and Sam Hartman? Tough call, great ‘problem’ to have. And if recent history is an indicator the Deacons will need them both.

24 – Also the number of practices the Deacons will have leading to the season opener. They will go quickly, thankfully.

3 – John Currie is just Wake’s third athletic director in the last 60 years with the spring retirement of Ron Wellman. Currie begins his first full season in charge of Deacon athletics after stints at Kansas State and Tennessee.

30 – Speaking of the opener, Aug. 30 will see the Aggies of Utah State come to town. Good team, well-coached, terrific quarterback. This will be a stern test for the Deacs. I’m really looking forward to it!

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40 – Going back to my 24th season here at Wake Forest, but it’s my 40th anniversary calling games – hard for me to believe. I started at Carson-Newman University in 1980. Yikes!

Stan and football color analyst Lary Sorensen 255 – My office number in the former football offices. I’m in the old quarterbacks meeting room. Karma. It won’t be long. See you soon, on the radio…

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‘I’M A FAN’ INITIATIVE SETS TONE FOR SEASON

n June 12, Wake Forest Athletics kicked off its I'm A Fan initiative to generate grassroots awareness for Wake Forest Athletics within Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. The goal of I'm A Fan is to create awareness and enthusiasm for Wake Forest's "Opening Night" football game against Utah State on Friday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. Coming off bowl wins in three consecutive seasons, the Demon Deacons look to continue the momentum this fall with an exciting 2019 schedule. This fall's historic slate represents the first time Wake Forest has hosted home games against Big Four rivals North Carolina, North Carolina State and Duke since 1921, and the first time ever in Winston-Salem since the campus moved in 1956. "We feel we have a good team returning this fall and a great home schedule," said

head football coach Dave Clawson. "We are excited about our home schedule and playing the other Big Four teams. The season-opener is important to our team, to have the campus and community come together. The season-opener will set the tone for the season, and we can get off to a great start with a sold-out BB&T Field." "Our team has been giving great effort this summer in order to get ready for the season," said senior running back and captain Cade Carney. "It is a huge game for us as we start the 2019 season." Since mid-June, over 1,500 I'm A Fan yard signs have been picked up and displayed by Demon Deacon fans to show their support for the upcoming season. Signs are still available at three locations: the Hanes Mall Deacon Shop, the Wake Forest Ticket Office at Bridger Field House and the on-campus Wake Forest Deacon Shop located on Hearn Plaza.

In addition, the fan experience team went door-to-door from June 13 to July 18 touching over 10,000 homes with door hangers promoting the Opening Night package featuring four tickets and a parking pass. The fan experience team has also interacted with Deacon supporters at over 35 community events across Forsyth County this summer distributing posters, schedules and signing fans up to demand the ACC Network at GetACCN.com. For more information about Wake Forest football and the I'm A Fan initiative, please visit GoDeacs.com. An online resource kit is also available for wallpaper downloads for cell phones and laptops, as well as printable yard signs. To purchase tickets for the 2019 Wake Forest football season, please call 336-7583322 or visit GoDeacs.com. AUGUST 2019

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Deacs Day of Giving 2019

BA R RY FA I R C L O T H SENIOR A S S O C I AT E AT H L E T I C DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT

Over the last few days and weeks, as we’ve been welcoming our students back to campus, I’ve been very aware of the renewed focus and sense of urgency that comes after a summer away. This time off campus marks a time of preparation and planning that each student and team undertakes in order to create the largest impact and achieve the greatest success in the coming year. In the same way, here at the Deacon Club, we have continued to receive your feedback and advice during our preparation and planning stages for the coming year, and we have continued to reshape our programming to respond most directly to the aspects of our athletic operation you desire to impact. Specifically, we have heard a growing desire to give to the specific sport programs with which you identify — or the distinct aspects of our operation to which you feel a direct connection. With those ideas in mind, Deacs Day of Giving for the 2019-20 year has been reimagined in a way to allow our entire community to come together and collectively shape our campus experience for the year ahead. All of our challenges, our matches and our incentives will be built around a structure that encourages you to contribute toward your passion. Below are a few key items you will see as we approach this year’s Deacs Day of Giving which will be held on Sept. 10, 2019. • For the first time, each gift will directly benefit the sport program or operational unit of the donor’s choice.

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• A s the aforementioned date indicates, this year marks the beginning of a permanent change in date to early fall of each year to coincide with the start of the academic and athletic year. • A lso for the first time, this will be a universitywide initiative, inviting the entire campus community to participate.

We hope that these enhancements inspire you to not only contribute for yourself, but also to share the intent behind Deacs Day of Giving with friends, family, colleagues and former classmates. For one day, we have an opportunity to be part of something bigger than ourselves and join our larger Wake Forest community to build on what is sure to be an exciting 2019-20. As always, we thank you for all you do to make Wake Forest a better place. I ask that you be on the lookout for emails and social media messaging for more information on special matches and incentives leading up to Deacs Day of Giving , and I encourage you to share that information throughout your Wake Forest network to help create the largest impact and achieve the greatest success we can this coming year. Go Deacs!

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2019 FOOTBALL TICKETS SELLING QUICKLY Coming off back-to-back-to-back bowl championships, the Demon Deacons will host seven home games in 2019, including matchups with UNC, NC State, Duke, Florida State and Louisville. Highlighted ticket options include: • Opening Night: Order tickets to our home opener • Season tickets (starting at $165) vs. Utah State (starting at $20) •G roup ticket plans: Whether it’s gathering with • Big Four Package: Wake Forest vs. UNC, NC State friends or hosting clients and employees, you can share the excitement of Wake Forest football by and Duke (starting at $110) bringing a group out to a game Order your tickets by calling the Wake Forest Athletics Sales Team at (336) 758-3322, ext. 1, or by visiting GoDeacs.com. We’re expecting sellout crowds this fall, so be sure to get your tickets while they’re still available!

Keep up with the Deacon Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! For the latest news and information from the Deacon Club and to connect with other members, be sure to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! @WFUDeaconClub Facebook.com/DeaconClub @WFUDeaconClub | @DeacOnTheRun @BarryFaircloth

2019-20 DEACON CLUB MEMBERSHIP PACKETS

2019 WAKE FOREST GOLF PRO-AM

Deacon Club membership packets are scheduled to be mailed in September. All active Deacon Club members should be on the lookout for their packets. Please remember that membership cards are used for access to special promotions, in addition to providing access to the Allegacy Club at men’s basketball games for the donor and their immediate family. For questions, please contact the Deacon Club at (336) 758-5626.

Mark your calendar for the 2019 Wake Forest Pro-Am! The reception will be held at Haddock House on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the pro-am taking place at Old Town Club on Monday, Oct. 14. For more information and to register, please call (336) 758-6000. JUNE 2019

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1943 graduate maintains steadfast support

he year was 1942. Franklin D. Roosevelt was serving as President of the United States and World War II was underway. Nestled in the small country town of Wake Forest, just north of Raleigh, Wake Forest College was experiencing a decline in enrollment as students left to join the war effort. To help create new opportunities and counter the downward trend in enrollment, the College decided to alter its admissions policy and began admitting women on a full-time basis. Marina Nowell (’43), a native of Henderson, N.C., was one member of that first full-time class of women

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at Wake Forest. “There were 13 of us in the initial class,” she reminisced. While Marina remained busy with the workload of being a chemistry major and her involvement in other campus activities and organizations, she always enjoyed being able to attend football and basketball games with fellow students. From watching Coach Peahead Walker lead the Deacs at Groves Stadium to witnessing Coach Murray Greason and the Demon Deacon basketball team compete in Gore Gymnasium, Marina has many fond memories from her time on the old campus. “Athletic events have drastically changed since then, but my time spent at Wake Forest solidified my

affinity for the athletic programs and led me to become a lifelong fan,” she shared. While many things have certainly changed since Marina’s time as an undergraduate student — including Wake Forest’s move from the Southern Conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1953 — her love and passion for the Deacs have only grown stronger throughout the years. After graduating, she moved to Winston-Salem in 1944 to pursue a career at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Upon settling in Winston-Salem with her late husband, Robert (’43), the couple made many friends and enjoyed

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the area, but they missed being able to watch their beloved Demon Deacons. When Wake Forest relocated to Winston-Salem in 1956, Marina and Robert were excited for the opportunity to cheer on the Deacs in person once again, now able to do so as a family with their three children — Robert, Margaret (’78, JD ’86) and Betsy (MBA ’90). To further show their support for Demon Deacon athletics, the Nowells joined the Deacon Club in 1958, and for the last 61 years, Marina’s generosity has had a meaningful impact on countless Wake Forest student-athletes. Aside from contributing to the Deacon Club Annual Fund and various capital projects, Marina has left a bequest to Wake Forest to help ensure a bright future for Wake Forest Athletics, and she also spent many years volunteering for the Deacon Club offices. Today, at the age of 96, Marina is still a season-ticket holder for both football and basketball, and she attends almost every game. Her steadfast support has also led her to the role of

guest coach on multiple occasions for the women’s basketball team. As she reflects on her connection with Wake Forest and the Athletic Department, she is overwhelmed with joy, stating, “All of my experiences with Wake Forest have led to some of the greatest memories of my life.”

deacon club photos Deacon Club members are encouraged to submit photos for publication in the Gold Rush. Send your photos in digital format to DeacClub@wfu.edu. Submission of a photo does not guarantee that it will be published. Thanks for showing off your Demon Deacon pride!

1 Former cheerleader Corey Washburn (’16, MA ’17) catches up with Coach Dave Clawson at the annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Camp.

2 Libby Holden, daughter of Shelley and David, shows off her skills at the 2019 Tony da Luz Soccer Camp.

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PA RH E Y N O W ? W HGEER H E EAARDEE T

N I K E YA G R E E N

n each issue, Where Are They Now showcases a former Wake Forest student-athlete. Nikeya Green (’04) was a four-year letter winner on the Wake Forest track & field and cross country teams from 2001-04. Green holds the records for the indoor and outdoor 800-meter run with times of 2:05.31 and 2:04.46, respectively. She is a six-time All-American, five-time All-ACC honoree and the 2004 800-meter ACC Champion. Green also ranks ninth all-time in Wake Forest history in the 1,500-meter run with a mark of 4:21.58.

NIKEYA GREEN When did you graduate from Wake Forest? 2004 What was your major and/or minor? I majored in communication. What does being a Demon Deacon mean to you? An individual who understands and was taught the importance of not only being strong academically, but who also understands the significance of contributing their unique talents to better any community they are a part of. Why do you feel it is important to give back to the University? Ultimately, giving back (in general) is our purpose. Giving back to the University helps provide opportunities to the next generation of students. What is your current occupation? I am a Merchandising Manager at Nike.

When you come back to Wake Forest, you always… Walk around the beautiful campus.

What is your favorite memory of your time at Wake Forest? My beautiful friendship with my “twin” (formerly Cassandra Richards, now Cassandra Davis). What makes you most proud of Wake Forest? The focus to build strong student-athletes.

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I was there when… Wake Forest basketball beat UNC in triple overtime in 2003. This is easily one of my most favorite sports memories of all time. Soon after, I won my first ACC Championship title. Who is your favorite coach at Wake Forest, current or past? Skip Prosser

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FRI 23

Women’s Soccer vs. Temple 7pm

Women’s Soccer vs. Santa Clara 5pm

Women’s Soccer vs. App State 6pm

SAT 24 Men’s Soccer vs. Army West Point 8pm

Football vs. Utah State 8pm

Volleyball vs. NC Central 11am

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Men’s Soccer vs. UCF 6pm Volleyball vs. Presbyterian 5pm

SEPT 01

Men’s Soccer vs. Creighton 7pm

Women’s Soccer vs. UNC 1pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Houston Baptist 7pm

06 Men’s Soccer vs. Dartmouth 7pm

Football vs. UNC 6pm

Volleyball vs. Furman 7pm

Field Hockey vs. BC 6pm

Football vs. Elon TBA

Women’s Soccer vs. South Florida 2pm

Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia 7pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Syracuse 7:30pm

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Women’s Soccer vs. Duke 7pm

Field Hockey vs. Stanford 6pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Clemson 7pm

Field Hockey vs. Liberty 1pm

Men’s Golf Old Town Club Collegiate Invitational

Field Hockey vs. Northwestern 12pm

05 Women’s Soccer vs. VCU 7pm

Volleyball vs. Miami 6pm

Field Hockey vs. Northeastern 1pm Volleyball vs. Florida State 1pm Women’s Soccer vs. NC State 7pm

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We hope you’ll be able to join fellow Varsity Club members, alumni, Wake Forest coaches and staff on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. The Deacs will play Elon in the Homecoming football game on Saturday. Visit homecoming.wfu.edu for more information and the link to register.

GROUP TICKETS (Football & Basketball) (336) 758-4030 DEACON CLUB (336) 758-5626 www.DeaconClub.com DeacClub@wfu.edu

SAVE THE DATE FOR FAMILY WEEKEND This year’s Family Weekend will be held from November 1-3. Wake Forest football will take on NC State on Saturday, November 2 and we hope to see you there!

DEACONS IN THE PROS BASEBALL

FOOTBALL Ryan Anderson

NFL

NY Jets

Ross Atkins

MLB

Toronto Blue Jays

General Manager

Alex Bachman

NFL

LA Rams

Neil Avent

MLB

Oakland A’s

Area Scout

Jessie Bates III

NFL

Cincinnati

TJ Barra

MLB

New York Mets

Director of Baseball Research & Development

Tommy Bohanon

NFL

Free Agent

Danny Borrell

MLB

New York Yankees

Pitching Coordinator

K.J. Brent

NFL

Tampa Bay

Adam Bourassa

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates

Area Scout

Michael Campanaro NFL

Free Agent

Dave Bush

MLB

Boston Red Sox

Pitching Coordinator, Performance

Brandon Chubb

NFL

Carolina

George Greer

MLB

St. Louis Cardinals

Hitting Coach

Michael Holmes

MLB

San Francisco Giants Amateur Scouting Director

Matt Colburn, II

NFL

LA Rams

Bill Masse

MLB

Seattle Mariners

Area Scout

Greg Dortch

NFL

NY Jets

Matt Price

MLB

Kansas City Royals

Area Scouting Supervisor

Duke Ejiofor

NFL

Houston

Mike Rikard

MLB

Boston Red Sox

Vice President of Amateur Scouting

Kevin Johnson

NFL

Buffalo

Eric Schmitt

MLB

New York Yankees

Director of Player Development

Marquel Lee

NFL

Oakland

Adam Wogan

MLB

Chicago Cubs

Area Scout

Joe Looney

NFL

Dallas

Mike Weaver

NAL

Massachusetts

Kyle Wilber

NFL

Oakland

John Wolford

NFL

LA Rams

Willie Yarbary

NAL

Massachusetts

COACHES/SCOUTS

INTERNATIONAL Mac Williamson

Samsung Lions (KBO League)

MINOR LEAGUE RANKS Johnny Aiello

Toronto Blue Jays (Rookie)

Ben Breazeale

Baltimore Orioles (A)

COACHES/STAFF

Will Craig

Pittsburgh Pirates (AAA)

Chad Alexander

NFL

NY Jets Dir Player Personnel

Parker Dunshee

Oakland Athletics (AA)

Joe Kenn

NFL

Carolina Strength Coach

Stuart Fairchild

Cincinnati Reds (High A)

John Spanos

NFL

Chargers Executive VP of Football Operations

Chris Farish

Detroit Tigers (Rookie)

Aaron Fossas

Cincinnati Reds (High A)

Brad White

NFL

Indianapolis

Connor Johnstone

Atlanta Braves (AAA)

James MacPherson

NFL

Chargers Scout

Garrett Kelly

Chicago Cubs (A)

Teryl Austin

NFL

Bengals Defensive Coordinator

Nate Mondou

Oakland Athletics (AA)

Jonathan Pryor

Washington Nationals (Short Season A)

Griffin Roberts

St. Louis Cardinals (Rookie)

Dearica Hamby

WNBA

Las Vegas Aces and Italy

Donnie Sellers

Toronto Blue Jays (A)

Sandra Garcia

Puerto Rico

Indias De Mayaguez

Gavin Sheets

Chicago White Sox (AA)

Chelsea Douglas

Romania

Phoenix Constanta

Rayne Supple

Colorado Rockies (Rookie)

Amber Campbell

Ireland

Ambassador UCC Glanmire Cork

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OLB Coach

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

COMPLIANCE CORNER

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TEAM TRAVEL AND FREQUENT FLYER BENEFITS TODD HAIRSTON SENIOR A S S O C I AT E AT H L E T I C DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE

In 2018-19, the Wake Forest men’s and women’s basketball teams each logged nearly 3,000 air miles in team travel. The football team had well north of 2,000 miles. By comparison, the University of Hawaii’s athletic teams accumulated an average of nearly 40,000 travel miles. With all of this mileage being accumulated, it begs the questions…what do the NCAA’s rules have to say about frequent

Proud to be a Demon Deacon! Member, Women’s Golf ACC & East Regional Championship Teams 1994&1995

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flyer points that are accrued through team travel, and who is allowed to utilize those benefits? The NCAA’s general rules prohibit studentathletes from receiving an extra benefit (i.e., any benefit not generally available to non-student-athletes). Historically, earning frequent flyer points via team travel was considered by the NCAA to be an extra benefit, and therefore was deemed impermissible for student-athletes. However, in 2001, the NCAA adopted legislation that permits studentathletes to receive miscellaneous benefits that have little or no cost to the institution. This legislative change allowed student-athletes to retain frequent flyer miles earned while traveling to and from intercollegiate competition and/or practice. It was decided that since student-athletes who travel for intercollegiate competition experience the same difficulties and burdens of all travelers, they should have the same opportunity to receive the benefits of frequent flyer programs. While this is good news for many athletes, one caveat is that charter flights are excluded from most airlines’ frequent flyer policies. Since most revenue sports at high major Division I programs charter longer flights, many student-athletes don’t reap the benefits of the NCAA’s more lenient policies. However, there are still a number of student-athletes in programs that utilize commercial flights for whom this legislation provides a tremendous benefit.

2018-19

THE YEAR IN REVIEW The 2018-19 year will be remembered as a year filled with joyous celebrations, memorable moments, incredible achievements, encouraging growth, humbling generosity and the awe-inspiring development of hundreds of talented student-athletes. It was a year that concluded with a bittersweet farewell that made us grateful for how far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come and an exciting new beginning that has us looking towards the bright future ahead.

CHAMPS

& National Runners-Up

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NATIONAL RUNNERS-UP

ACC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS

ACC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS

ACC PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

ACC COACHES OF THE YEAR

ACC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

Erasing a 10-point deficit in the final period to defeat No. 14 NC State in Raleigh, the Deacs posted their first ranked road win since 2008.

Men’s golf advanced to match play for the first time and finished fifth at the NCAA Championship.

20 FIRST TEAM ALL-ACC HONOREES 10 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICANS 36 LEARFIELD IMG COLLEGE DIRECTOR'S CUP FINISH

Men’s soccer sealed a fourth-straight ACC Atlantic Division crown with a thrilling 3-2 victory over UVA on the road.

Jennifer Kupcho made history winning the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

The Deacs defeated Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl to earn their third consecutive bowl victory.

Field hockey made an exciting post-season run & advanced to the Final Four.

$265,498,017

WAKE WILL LEAD COMMITMENTS TO DATE

Chris Paul made a gift of $2.5 million toward the Miller Center basketball locker room project.

$3.8 million was raised to fund the Harold Pollard Center at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.

$24,955,963

TOTAL CASH DEACON CLUB RECEIVED IN FY19

$31,302,149

TOTAL COMMITMENTS RECEIVED IN FY19

28%

over previous year

ANNUAL FUND SURPASSED $7.3 MM FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

NEW ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Field hockey student-athlete Megan Anderson speaks about her Wake Forest experience with donors at the 2019 Scholarship Brunch.

EXCELLENCE FUNDS Excellence Funds were created for every athletic program. Gifts toward a specific fund will directly enhance the operating budget of that program, elevating it from the bottom of the Power 5 to one of the best in the country.

Excellence funds will be used to

TRANSFORM BUDGETS ➤ ➤

$6.7MM

➤

Upgrade technology for teaching, training and performance ➤

raised through outright gifts, pledges and estate commitments

Increase recruiting budgets

Provide additional competition opportunities for the entire team

Provide additional summer school opportunities ➤

Upgrade travel and transportation

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Provide foreign tour opportunities ➤

Retain key coaches

Football ticket revenue increased by:

Basketball ticket revenue increased by:

46%

4.8%

COMBINED FOOTBALL & MEN’S BASKETBALL TICKET REVENUE HIT AN ALL-TIME HIGH AT $9.4 MM

94%

GRADUATION SUCCESS RATE (GSR)

58%

4 10%

ACC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARS Megan Anderson (FH), Petros Chrysochos (MTN), Jule Grashoff (FH), Mimi Smith (WTR)

Four of Wake Forest’s teams were honored with NCAA Public Recognition Awards which are presented annually to teams finishing among the top 10% of their sport in APR: field hockey, football, men’s golf, and women’s tennis.

Wake Forest football earned a public recognition award for the first time in school history. The Deacs are one of only 14 FBS football programs to receive recognition.

of Wake Forest student-athletes made the ACC Honor Roll.

56%

of graduating student-athletes earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

2018 DEAN’S CUP WINNERS

Wake Forest student-athletes earned their degrees.

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MEN’S TRACK & FIELD

100%

of teams participated in community service initiatives

Athletics was represented at all five campus-wide service events: Wake ’N Shake, D.E.S.K., Project Pumpkin, Hit the Bricks, & Pump Up for Piccolo. For the first time all graduating seniors were recognized with a special sash that identified them as Demon Deacon student-athletes.

During the 33rd annual Santa’s Helper event, student-athletes wrapped and delivered gifts to more than 1,000 underprivileged children in the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County community.

At the 6th annual Career Development & Networking Night, 35 employers and 15 alumni engaged, networked and shared post-graduate opportunities with Wake Forest student-athletes.

Volleyball student-athlete Caroline Kuhn was selected to serve a two-year term as ACC Autonomy Representative. In her role, she will attend various ACC governance meetings and will participate as a member of the voting delegation at the 2020 NCAA Convention.

100%

of Wake Forest student-athletes participated in career readiness and placement programming.

Seniors from the football team took a Career Trek to Charlotte, NC for Life and the Game, an opportunity to network with and learn from former football players and other alumni.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in a Career Trek in Boston, MA and met with Wake Forest alumni at ASICS.

CHRIS HURD PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTER David F. Couch Ballpark | Dedicated: October 18, 2018

BASEBALL PITCHING LAB David F. Couch Ballpark | Opened: January 2019

ACC NETWORK STUDIO Opened: August 2018

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