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Greetings,
2013 Titan Softball
Thank you for your interest in Westminster College and the Titan softball program. I hope you find this guide beneficial as you learn about our team and the young ladies who are enjoying their Westminster experience. Our goal each and every year is to not only win a conference championship, but also to remain one of the top small school softball programs in the region. We continue to do this while maintaining the academic integrity of Westminster. As our alumni will attest, the people you are learning about through this guide are not only members of a team, but that of a family. This is a family who creates teamwork and friendships that will last a lifetime. At Westminster College, we are continually looking for qualified individuals to contribute to the success of our team. As a coach, I know that making your college choice is one of the most important decisions of your life. I would like to discuss with you the challenges and rewards of being a Titan.
Jan Reddinger Head Coach
Westminster College Athletics Quick Facts School and Athletics
Name of School:........................ Westminster College City/Zip:...........................New Wilmington, PA 16172 Founded:............................................................ 1852 Enrollment:........................................................ 1,470 Religious Affliation:..........Presbyterian Church (USA) Nickname:.........................................................Titans School Colors:....................................Blue and White Affiliation:.........................................NCAA Division III Conference:....................... Presidents’ Athletic (PAC) President:...............................Dr. Richard H. Dorman Athletics Director:....................................... Jim Dafler Assistant Athletics Director:.........Tammy Swearingen Athletics Department Phone:................724-946-7307
Sports Information
Sports Information Director:.............Nathan LaRiccia SID Office Phone:.................................724-946-6357 SID Email:......................... lariccnj@westminster.edu SID Fax:...............................................724-946-7187 Website:..................... www.westminster.edu/athletics SID Mailing Address:......... Box 28, 319 S. Market St.
Softball
Head Coach:....................................... Jan Reddinger Career Record:.................................424-327-2 (.563) Year:................................................................22nd Record at WC:..................................368-266-2 (.579) Year:.................................................................17th Alma Mater:................................... West Liberty State Year:................................................................1986 Phone:.................................................. 724-946-7319 Email:.............................. reddinjm@westminster.edu Assistant Coaches: John Pinkerton, DiAndra DiBacco, Charlene Macri 2012 Overall Record:........................................ 22-19 2012 PAC Record / Finish:...........................11-7 / 3rd 2013 Letter-Winners Returning / Lost:............... 11 / 2 2013 Starters Returning / Lost:..........................10 / 2
Table of Contents 2............. Roster 3............. Season Outlook 4-5.......... Returners/Newcomers 6............. Coaching Staff 7............. The PAC 8-9.......... Titan Tradition 10-11....... Athletics Facilities 12........... College Profile This publication is produced by the Westminster College Office of Communication Services. Editor: Nathan LaRiccia On the Cover: Katie Hughes Photography: Breehan Kehoe Dave Miller Justin Zackal Westminster archives
Westminster College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admissions and employment. In its employment practices, the College may consider the individual’s support of the philosophy and purposes of Westminster as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog. Otherwise, Westminster does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of religion or creed. Inquiries may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001, (724) 946-7247.
Support Staff
Athletic Trainer:.................................. Shaun Toomey Assistant Athletic Trainer:........................Misty Motter Training Room Phone:..........................724-946-7314 Equipment Manager:............................... Sam DiVitto Equipment Phone:................................724-946-6210
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2013 Roster 2012 Results
at Emmanuel^ ................. W, 8-2 at Beloit^ . ......................... L, 7-2 at Trine^ . .......................... L, 7-1 at Sage^ ........................... L, 2-0 at Muskingum^ ................. L, 0-7 at Widener^ ...................... L, 0-4 at Bluffton^ . ..................... W, 8-0 at St. Benedict^ ................ L, 0-2 at Methodist^ .................... L, 3-8 at Emmanuel^ ................. W, 5-1 at Case Western Reserve . .... L, 0-8 at Case Western Reserve .L, 0-8 PENN STATE-ALTOONA ...... W, 2-1 PENN STATE-ALTOONA ....... L, 5-4 PITT-BRADFORD ......W, 2-1 (8) PITT-BRADFORD ........... W, 4-0 at Ursuline ....................... W, 4-2 at Ursuline ....................... W, 6-1 THOMAS MORE* ............ W, 5-2 THOMAS MORE* ............ W, 7-5 at Wash. & Jeff.* .............. W, 8-2 at Wash. & Jeff.* .........W, 1-0 (8) at Waynesburg* ............. W, 12-1 at Waynesburg* ............. W, 10-3 at Thiel* ....................W, 12-8 (8) at Thiel* ............................ L, 7-6 CHATHAM* ..................... W, 6-3 CHATHAM* ..................... W, 7-4 at Pitt-Greensburg ........... W, 3-0 at Pitt-Greensburg ......W, 6-4 (8) at Geneva* ...................... W, 3-1 at Geneva* ....................... L, 1-6 GROVE CITY* .................. L, 4-7 GROVE CITY* .................. L, 4-7 SAINT VINCENT*.............. L, 0-1 SAINT VINCENT*.............. L, 3-6 BETHANY*.......................L, 5-11 BETHANY*....................... W, 6-3 vs. Thiel!......................... W, 10-3 vs. Geneva!....................... L, 1-2 vs. Thiel!............................ L, 0-1 * PAC game ! PAC Tournament at Saint Vincent
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2013 Stats ...
Season statistics and game box scores are available online at westminster.edu/athletics by clicking on the link for “Statistics” on the left column of each team’s home page.
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2012 Team Photo
2013 Westminster Softball Roster #
Name
Pos.
Yr.
Hometown/High School
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Katy Balko
OF
Jr.
New Stanton, PA / Hempfield
2
Brittany Gamble
OF
Sr.
Poland, OH / Poland Seminary
3
Kelsey Squelch
2B
Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA / Perry Traditional
4
Alexis Sheffer
C
Fr.
Seneca, PA / Cranberry
5
Ashley Smith
P/OF
Fr.
Spartansburg, PA / Titusville
7
Erika Pamer
OF
Jr.
Beaver Falls, PA / Beaver Falls
9
Amber Forrest
P/SS
Fr.
Clear Spring, MD / Clear Spring
10
Brenna Guard
OF/C
Fr.
Davenport, IA / Davenport Central
11
Olet Stasko
OF/C
Sr.
McDonald, PA / West Allegheny
12
Layne Carpenter
P/1B
Sr.
Marietta, OH / Marietta
14
Allison Hryadil
3B/C
Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA / Montour
17
Lauren Stoczynski
1B
Jr.
Erie, PA / Harbor Creek
18
Carly Leffakis
P/OF
So.
Pittsburgh, PA / North Catholic
19
Kayla Kormanik
P/1B
Fr.
Windber, PA / Windser Area
20
Carly Dittrich
1B
Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA / North Catholic
22
Chelsea Brown
P
Sr.
New Castle, PA / Mohawk
23
Katie Hughes
SS
Sr.
Boardman, OH / Cardinal Mooney
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Tricia Johnston
2B/1B Jr.
Tionesta, PA / West Forest
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Sara Sieczkowski
C
Avonmore, PA / Kiski
Fr.
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he 2013 Westminster College softball team will look to post a winning record for the ninth time in the last 10 years. The Titans compiled a 22-19 record, including an 11-7 mark for third place in the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC), in 2012. The Titans led the conference in sacrifice hits (46), assists 389) and double plays turned (20). Since the PAC started taking only the top four teams for its championship tournament in 2006, the Titans have qualified six of the last seven years. Having only graduated two players from the 2012 squad, the Titans look to experience and leadership to bring them back to the playoffs. Those returning include four all-PAC players from a year ago. Seniors Chelsea Brown (New Castle, Pa/Mohawk), Layne Carpenter (Marietta, Oh/Marietta), and Katie Hughes (Boardman, Oh/Cardinal Mooney) and junior Kelsey Squelch (Pittsburgh, Pa/Perry Traditional). Brown led the team on the mound and was second in the conference with a career-best 16 wins. Hughes was an all-Region player as a designator hitter in 2011 before switching roles to
2013 Softball Schedule March 2-7 March 18 March 21 March 23 March 26 March 29 April 3 April 6 April 9 April 11 April 13 April 17 April 20 April 23 April 27 April 29 May 2
10 GAMES @ REBEL SPRING MT. ALOYISIUS (2).............. 3:30 PM at Penn St. Altoona (2)........ 3:00 PM at Pitt-Bradford (2) . ............. 1:00 PM CASE WESTERN RESERVE (2) ..... 3:30 PM at Thomas More* (2) ........... 1:00 PM WASH. & JEFF.* (2)............. 3:30 PM WAYNESBURG* (2)............. 1:00 PM PENN ST. BEHREND (2)..... 3:30 PM THIEL* (2)............................ 3:30 PM at Chatham* (2).................... 1:00 PM GENEVA* (2)........................ 3:30 PM at Grove City* (2).................. 1:00 PM at Saint Vincent* (2)............. 3:30 PM at Bethany* (2)..................... 1:00 PM PITT-GREENSBURG (2)...... 3:30 PM PAC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
* Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) game All games are doubleheaders except March 2-9
Season Outlook
become the Titans’ all-PAC shortstop in 2012. Carpenter was a first-team all-PAC selection as a designated hitter while second baseman Squelch led the Titans with a .350 batting percentage and her team-leading 50 hits and 30 runs scored placed her in the top-5 in the PAC. Other returning starters include seniors Brittany Gamble (Poland, Oh/ Poland Seminary) and Olet Stasko (McDonald, Pa/West Allegheny). Gamble is a 2010 all-PAC outfielder while Stasko moved from outfield to fill the role of starting catcher last season for the Titans. Juniors first baseman Lauren Stoczynski (Erie, Pa/Harbor Creek) and outfielders Katy Balko (New Stanton, Pa/Hempfield) and Erika Pamer (Beaver Falls, Pa/ Beaver Falls) complete the list of returning starters. Junior Tricia Johnston (Tionesta, Pa/West Forest), sophomore pitcher Carly Leffakis (Pittsburgh, Pa/ North Catholic) and a talented class of eight freshmen complete the Titan team. When an experienced group such as this returns, veteran head coach Jan Reddinger should expect good things. “I always have high expectations,” said Reddinger, who enters her 17th year at Westminster. “If we lacked anything last year, it would have been inexperience and depth. Having these returning players mixed in with a talented group of freshmen, this certainly is no longer the case.”
Layne Carpenter
Kelsey Squelch
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Returning Players Katy Balko
#1 | Outfielder Junior New Stanton, Pa. Hempfield H.S.
Early Child./Special Education
• 2-year letter-winner, 54 games (35 starts) • Season Highs: .300 BA, 10 R, 6 H, 2 RBI (‘12)
Chelsea Brown
#22 | Pitcher/First Base Senior New Castle, Pa. Mohawk H.S. Financial Economics • 3-year starter, 96 games (86 starts) • 2nd team all-PAC (2011, 2012) • Career: W/L: 30-19, 247 SO • Season Highs: .228 ERA (‘11): 115 SO, 152.1 IP (‘12)
Layne Carpenter Chelsea Brown
#12 | Pitcher/First Base Senior Marietta, Ohio Marietta H.S. History • 3-year letter-winner, 1st team all-PAC (2012) • Batting Highs: (‘12): .299 BA, 13 R, 29 H, 2 HR, 13 RBI
Online Bios ...
Player bios online feature a link to their career stats and a news feed that displays all news releases and blog entries about the player. Visit the team pages by going to westminster.edu/ athletics, then click on the “Roster” link and then click on a player’s name to access her bio.
• 26 career games as a pitcher, 11 starts (3-6, 38 SO) • PAC Academic Honor Roll, 3.6+ GPA (2010, 2012)
Katie Hughes
#13 | Shortstop/DH Senior Boardman, Ohio Cardinal Mooney H.S. Sociology • 3-year starter and 116 games, 114 starts • all-PAC:1st-team (‘11), 2nd-team (‘12)
• Season Highs: .379 BA, 28 RBI (‘10); 7 HR (‘11)
Brittany Gamble
#2 | Outfielder Senior Poland, Ohio Poland Seminary H.S. Business Administration • 4-year letter-winner and starter • 1st team all-PAC (2010)
• Season Highs: .341 BA, 31 R, 43 H (‘10); 4 RBI (‘12)
Tricia Johnston
#34 | Second/First Base Junior Tionesta, Pa. West Forest H.S. Soc-Criminal Justice • 1-year letter-winner, 2 games
• PAC Academic Honor Roll, 3.6+ GPA or (2012)
• 2nd team all-region, ECAC All-Star (2010)
Carly Leffakis
#18 | Pitcher/Outfield Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. North Catholic Business Administration • 1-year letter-winner
• Pitching: 18 games (5 starts), 3-2, 2.45 ERA, 18 SO
• Batting: 10 games (3 starts) 4
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Erika Pamer
#7 | Outfielder/Shortstop Junior Beaver Falls, Pa. Beaver Falls H.S. Mathematics • 2-year letter-winne, 61 games, 32 starts • Season Highs: 7 SB (‘11); 11 R (‘12)
Kelsey Squelch
Returning Players Olet Stasko
#3 | Catcher/Second Base Junior Pittsburgh, Pa. Perry Traditional Academy Biology • 2-year letter-winner, 59 games (49 starts) • Season Highs: (‘12) .350 BA, 30 R, 50 H, 13 2B, 26 RBI
• 2nd team all-PAC (2012)
Lauren Stoczynski #14 | First Base Junior Erie, Pa. Harbor Creek H.S. Biology
#11 | Outfielder/Catcher Senior McDonald, Pa. West Allegheny H.S. Business Administration • 3-year letter-winner, 2-year starter • Season Highs: .276 BA, .991 FP (‘12)
Spring Trip ...
Each year the Westminster softball team flies to Orlando to play in the Rebel Games in Kissimmee, Fla., during spring break. The team typically plays 10 games against some of the top teams in the country during the week-long trip.
• 2-year letter-winner, 47 games, 37 starts,
• Season Highs: .260 BA, 13 R, 26 H, 16 RBI, 5 2B
• PAC Academic Honor Roll, 3.6+ GPA (2011)
Olet Stasko
Newcomers
Carly Dittrich Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa.
Amber Forrest Freshman
Communication
Early Child./Special Education
Biochemistry
Kayla Kormanik Freshman Windber, Pa.
Alexis Sheffer Freshman Seneca, Pa. Cranberry H.S. Psychology
North Catholic H.S.
Allison Hryadil Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Montour H.S. Early Child./Special Education
Sara Sieczkowski Freshman Avonmore, Pa. Kiski H.S. Exploratory
Clear Spring, Md. Clear Spring H.S.
Windser Area H.S.
Political Science
Brenna Guard Freshman Davenport, Iowa Davenport Central H.S.
Ashley Smith Freshman
Spartansburg, Pa.
Titusville H.S. Sociology
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Coaching Staff Jan Reddinger Head Coach
724-946-7319 reddinjm@westminster.edu Career Record:...... 424-327-2 (.564) Year:..................................... 22nd Record at WC:....... 368-266-2 (.580) Year:...................................... 17th Alma Mater:.........West Liberty State Year:..................................... 1986
The longest tenured and winningest softball coach in Westminster College history, Jan Reddinger won her 400th career game with the Titans in 2011. Having won at least 17 games in all 16 years with the team, Reddinger’s teams are contenders every year. Westminster has averaged 23 wins per season with Reddinger as coach, including seven postseason appearances and conference championships in 1997, 1998 and 2005. Entering her 17th season with Westminster in 2013, Reddinger boasts a 16-year record of 368-266-2 (.580) with the Titans and a 21-year career mark of 424-327-2 (.564). In 2011, she became the 51st softball coach in NCAA Division III history to reach 400 career wins. Reddinger led Westminster to its first Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) title in 2005, while also piloting the team to postseason appearances in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South Championships in 2005 and 2007. Reddinger was also named PAC Coach of the Year in 2007. In her first and second seasons at the helm of Westminster softball in 1997 and 1998, Reddinger led the Titans to their fifth and sixth straight conference/district crowns, including a trip to the NAIA Northeast Regional Tournament in 1998. Reddinger’s 2001 team also qualified for the ECAC Division III playoffs after setting team records for wins (32) and consecutive wins (17) in a season with a 32-13 record. In addition to her softball duties, Reddinger serves as a physical education instructor at Westminster. She previously served as an assistant coach of the Titan women’s soccer program and the head women’s basketball coach for four years. Prior to coming to Westminster, Reddinger served as head softball coach and assistant basketball coach at La Roche College. Reddinger has a bachelor of arts degree in physical/health education from West Liberty State College, where she played both softball and basketball. She earned a master’s degree in physical education/sports administration from Eastern Illinois University.
The Reddinger File Westminster Head Coach 2012........ 22-19 2011 . ...... 19-16 2010 ....... 25-16 2009 ....... 17-21-1 2008 ....... 21-15 2007 ....... 24-15 (ECAC) 2006 ....... 22-18 2005 ....... 29-10 (PAC) 2004 ....... 28-13
La Roche Head Coach 1996 ....... 7-13 1995 ....... 13-11 1994 ....... 12-12 1993 ....... 14-10 (D18) 1992 ....... 10-15 Total: ....... 56-61
Career Record: 424-327-2 ECAC = ECAC Tournament PAC = PAC Champion KECC = KECC Champion D18 = District 18 Champion * = NAIA Regional Qualifier
John Pinkerton
DiAndra DiBacco Assistant Coach
Charlene Macri
John Pinkerton enters his 16th season as an assistant coach with the Westminster softball team in 2013. Pinkerton, the father of former Titan standout pitcher/outfielder Bethany Pinkerton, is involved in all aspects of the Westminster softball program and serves as first base coach and the team’s pitching coach. He also conducts pitching clinics throughout the Pittsburgh area. Pinkerton is employed full time as a supervisor at Armstrong Steel and resides in Darlington.
DiAndra DiBacco begins her first year as an assistant coach in the 2013 season. DiBacco was a four-year letter-winner and starter at second base for Westminster from 2007-11. She started in all 148 games of her career. Diabacco is tied for most sacrifices in a season in Westminster softball history with 16. A two-year captain for the Titans, DiBacco earned second-team all-PAC honors in 2009 and 2011. DiBacco was also tabbed on the PAC Honor Roll in 2009. A Boardman, Ohio native, DiBacco earned her bachelor’s degree in communications studies with a minor in public relations from Westminster in 2011. DiBacco currently resides in Neshannock, Pa. and is working on her master’s at Westminster.
A volunteer coach for over 10 years, Charlene Macri enters her third year as a parttime assistant for the Westminster softball team in 2013. Macri is a member of the Lawrence County Sports Hall of Fame for playing basketball and softball at New Castle High School until 1985. She was also an accomplished adult-league softball player having played all over the country. Macri is a WPIAL high school basketball official and she works in the Westminster College physical plant.
Assistant Coach
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2003 ....... 17-20-1 2002 ....... 17-12 (ECAC) 2001 ....... 32-13 (ECAC) 2000 ....... 29-15 1999 ....... 20-24 1998 ....... 24-18 (KECC)* 1997 ....... 22-21 (KECC)* Total:........ 368-266-2
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Assistant Coach
The PAC F
ounded in 1955, the Presidents’ Athletic Conference continues its mission of promoting intercollegiate athletics and the pursuit of academic excellence. Consisting of 10 select private institutions in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky, the PAC remains a unique organization in this day of high pressure intercollegiate athletics. With academics at the center of each member’s philosophy, the PAC is built on the principle that an athletic program is a part of college life, but not an entity in itself. The PAC annually crowns champions in 19 sports (10 men, nine women).
Titans in the PAC Since 2002-03
• 35 Team Championships
2012 PAC Softball Standings
PAC Overall Saint Vincent 13-5 24-16 Geneva 11-7 30-19 - PAC Champions Westminster 11-7 22-19 Thiel 11-7 20-20 Thomas More 10-8 23-17 Wash. & Jeff. 9-9 15-23 Bethany 8-10 13-24 Waynesburg 7-11 18-18 Grove City 7-11 19-21 Chatham 3-15 13-23
2011-12 All-PAC Sports Trophy Standings
Men’s Standings* 1. Wash. & Jeff. - 60.5 2. Saint Vincent - 58 3. Grove City - 52.5 4. Westminster - 52 5. Thiel - 45.5 6. Thomas More - 45 7. Waynesburg - 38.5 8. Bethany - 37.5 9. Geneva - 25.5
Women’s Standings* 1. Westminster - 72 2. Grove City - 61.5 3. Saint Vincent - 53 4. Thomas More - 50.5 5. Wash. & Jeff. - 50.5 6. Bethany - 46 7. Waynesburg - 45 8. Geneva - 43 9. Thiel - 31.5 10. Chatham - 14
2011-12 Women’s Champions Basketball - Thomas More Cross Country - Grove City Golf - Westminster Soccer - Thomas More Softball - Geneva Swimming/Diving - Grove City Tennis - Grove City Track & Field - Westminster Volleyball - Geneva
2011-12 Men’s Champions Baseball - Westminster Basketball - Bethany Cross Country - Saint Vincent Football - Thomas More Golf - Wash. & Jeff. Soccer - Thomas More Swimming/Diving - Grove City Tennis - Grove City Track & Field - Westminster Wrestling - Thiel
• 9 All-Sports Trophies • 6 Team Sportsmanship Awards (since 2008-09) • 20 Player of the Year/ Most Valuable Performer Awards • 37 Coach of Year Awards • 787 PAC Academic Honor Roll Selections (36.9 per semester with 3.6+ GPAs)
On the Web...
Visit pacathletics.org
*PAC All-Sports Trophy Standings determined by points system awarded to schools’ order of finish in each sports standings.
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Titan Tradition By the Numbers
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Academic All-Americans • 9 football • 3 track & field • 2 men’s basketball • 2 women’s soccer • 2 softball • 2 swimming & diving • 2 men’s tennis • 1 baseball • 1 women’s basketball • 1 men’s soccer
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All-Americans • 47 swimming & diving • 42 football • 15 men’s basketball • 3 baseball • 4 track & field • 1 volleyball
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Titans in the College Football Hall of Fame • Harold Burry, Coach • Joe Fusco, Coach • Harold Davis, QB • Larry Pugh, G/LB
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National Champion National Champion Swimmers Swimmers • MyronLuthringer, Luthringer, 1981 • Myron 1981 • Kristin Zukowski, 1991 • Kristin Zukowski, 1991 • Drew Dugan, 1994 • Drew Dugan, 1994 • Dave Gesacion, 2000 • Dave Gesacion, 2000
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estminster College has a proud athletics heritage that is steeped with a tradition of winning. Although the College was founded in 1852, varsity athletics at Westminster did not become prevalent until 1884. Beginning in 1926, the sports teams at Westminster became known as the “Titans,” after a The Original “Towering Titans” of 1926-27 sportswriter for the student newspaper, The Holcad, nicknamed the resurgent basketball team the “Towering Titans” because of younger, taller men that made up the starting lineup. The athletics program at Westminster became best known for the success of its football and men’s basketball teams. The Titan football team won six NAIA National Championships from 1970-94 and 71% (398-157-10) of its games since 1952. The men’s basketball team, honored by the Associated Press as the nation’s top small college team in 1962, was the all-time winningest NAIA team before Westminster joined the NCAA in 1998.
Left to right: Kristin Zukowski, the 1991 NAIA champion in the 100-yard butterfly; Phil Rice, Westminster’s first-ever All-American in 1932; Harold Davis, a College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2004 who was the football team’s only three-time, first-team All-American from 1954-56.
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n the 2011-12 academic year there were 424 varsity athletes at Westminster, including 45 multi-sport athletes. There are currently 20 varsity sports teams at Westminster that compete in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) and NCAA Division III. In the last eight years, 11 Westminster teams have either qualified for the NCAA Tournament or sent athletes to the NCAA Championship meet. Westminster joined the NCAA Division III and the PAC in 2000-01 and became eligible for championships and awards in 2002-03.
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Nine-time All-American Swimmer Caitlin Lehberger ’12 cer
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Appearances by teams in NCAA Championships • 6 women’s swimming • 5 women’s soccer • 5 men’s swimming • 3 men’s soccer • 2 women’s basketball • 3 men’s track & field • 3 women’s track & field • 2 volleyball • 1 baseball • 1 men’s basketball • 1 men’s golf • 1 men’s soccer
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PAC Team Championships • 5 women’s soccer • 4 men’s swimming • 4 women’s swimming • 4 women’s track & field • 3 men’s golf • 3 men’s soccer • 3 volleyball • 2 baseball • 2 men’s track & field • 2 women’s golf • 1 men’s basketball • 1 women’s basketball • 1 softball
Two-time All-American Ryan Bell ’12
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PAC All-Sports Trophies • 7 for women’s sports • 2 for men’s sports
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Athletics Facilities
In this wide-angle view of Westminster’s athletics facilities, you can see, from left to right, the field house, natatorium, football stadium and track, and the baseball field in the foreground. The softball field and starting line for the cross country course is located slightly to the left of this view and the tennis courts and soccer fields are located just to the right of this view.
Amenities Memorial Field House • Eight Locker Rooms • Hospitality Room • “Smart” Classrooms • Large Lobby Area • Fitness Center • Training Room Buzz Ridl Gymnasium • Two Full-Sized Courts • Auxillary Gym • Seating for 2,300
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estminster student-athletes enjoy access to outstanding athletics facilities on campus. With the exception of the golf teams, all of the Titans compete and practice on campus in one centralized location. Each team has access to its own locker room in the Memorial Field House, which is also a short walking distance to all venues.
Natatorium • 45’x75’ Swimming Area • Six 7-foot Lanes • Balcony Seating for 300 Old 77 • Historic Home of Titan Basketball Until 1951 • Renovated in 2003 • Practice Gymnasium • Indoor Running Track • Fitness Center • Dance Studio Harold Burry Stadium • Renovated in 2008, ’01 • All-Weather Track • FieldTurf, Lighting • Seating for 3,000 • Two-Level Press Box • Plaza, Concession Area
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Softball Field
The Westminster softball field is located in the heart of campus directly next to the Memorial Field House. A new backstop was added in 2004 and new dugouts were added in 2006.
Athletics Facilities Fitness Center Amenities
• Two fitness centers on campus: one in Memorial Field House and the Marge Walker Center in Old 77 • Two spacious rooms in Field House fitness center for free weights (top left) and machines (middle right) • Six Legend Fitness Multi-Purpose Stations allowing larger teams to rotate quickly through workouts • $30,000 equipment upgrade completed for 2010 • Marge Walker Center (middle left) includes Stairmasters, treadmills, rowers, bikes, elliptical machines, and Arc Trainers • Accommodating hours: open most days as late as 9:30 p.m. and as early as 6:30 a.m.
Training Room Amenities Westminster varsity athletes have access to care and facilities that rival those of much larger institutions. • Four full-time ATC-certified athletic trainers on staff, including Head Athletic Trainer Shaun Toomey, who joined Westminster in 1987 after working for the Buffalo Bills and Central Michigan University • College also has two team physicians, an orthopaedic and orthopaedic surgical consultant • Varsity athletes have access to training room and supervised care daily from 9 a.m. until all practices and competition are completed • Therapeutic laser, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound modalities • Two whirlpool/cold immersion tanks • Impact concussion assessment computer software • For more information click on the “Sports Medicine” link online at westminster.edu/athletics.
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Westminster College About Westminster College … Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as “Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” according to Forbes.com. Westminster is a top tier liberal arts college, a national leader in graduation rate performance, and a “Great School, Great Price,” according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 38th among liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of “The Best 376 Colleges” by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President’s Honor Roll for excellence in service learning. Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 42 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus.
• Westminster is small by choice. Undergraduate enrollment: 1,470 (41% men, 59% women) • The demand for a Westminster education has never been higher. Applications: Westminster received nearly 4,000 applications for admission for the class of 2015. The prospective students had 3.5 high school grade point average and a nearly 1100 SAT (about 100 points above the national average). • Westminster students receive personal attention they deserve. 12:1 Student to Faculty ratio: 104 full-time faculty focus on educating students (90% of faculty have doctorate or equivalent). That’s one of the reasons Westminster is a national leader in graduation rate performance. • Great teaching combined with great learning leads to endless opportunities. Majors: Westminster students can choose from 42 majors and 10 pre-professional programs. Double majors, minors and individual interdisciplinary programs are also possible. • Westminster graduates are in demand. Placement Rate: The Westminster Career Center works with students during their four years on campus and helps Westminster graduates embark on satisfying careers. The liberal arts prepare students for life … another reason why 96% of Westminster graduates are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation. • Westminster for life. Alumni: Over 18,000 Westminster alumni provide a Titan network of support throughout the world. Welcome to the Westminster family. 12
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Contact the Admissions Office to learn more about one Programs of Study of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges.
• website: www.westminster.edu • email: admis@westminster.edu • phone: 1-800-942-8033
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Location: New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, 90 miles south of Erie, 90 miles southeast of Cleveland Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,470 (41% men, 59% women) Financial Aid: 98% of students receive financial aid. Aid awarded includes scholarships, grants, low-interest loans, and student employment
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Cost: Total cost for tuition and fees $30,310; room and board - $9,200
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Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1; 90% of faculty have their doctorate or terminal degree in their field
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Class Size: 18-20
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Placement Rate: 96% of Westminster’s alumni are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation
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Accounting Biochemistry Biology Broadcast & Digital Communications (Sports Broadcasting) • Business Administration (Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing) • Chemistry (Forensic Science) • Christian Education • Communication Studies • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Criminal Justice Studies • Early Childhood Education/ Special Education+ • Economics • English • Environmental Science* • Financial Economics* • Fine Art • French • History • Human Resources, Psychology* • Intercultural Studies* • International Business* • International Politics* • Latin • Mathematics • Media Art • Molecular Biology • Music • Music Education • Music Performance • Music, Sacred • Neuroscience* • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Public Relations • Quantitative Economics* • Religion • Sociology (Social Policy) • Spanish • Theatre * Interdisciplinary Majors + Certification with a major in an academic discipline • Dentistry • Engineering • Environmental Science • Law • Medicine • Ministry • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Veterinary
Pre-Professional Programs
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