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Transcript of 2009-10 University of Charleston Cross Country and Track Media Guide
CHARLESTON
CROSS COUNTRY
AND
TRACK & FIELD
2009 MEDIA GUIDE
THE University of
GOLDEN EAGLES
The 2009-2010 Cross Country and Track &Field Media Guide was Designed, Crated and Edited By Darko Karamatic, Ashlea Wallace and Terrence Stevenson.
Printed services were provided by ……… Charleston, West Virginia.
Table of Contents
University of Charleston General Information-University of Charleston History………………................1
-University of Charleston Quick Facts………………………2
University of Charleston Administration-President Biography…………..………………………………….3
-Athletic Stuff Biographies……..……………………………....4
University of Charleston Cross Country and Track & Field-Coaching Stuff………………………………………………………6
-Cross Country Roster……………………………………………7-Track & Field Roster……………………………………………..8-Player Biographies………………………………………………..9-18-2009 Cross Country Meet Schedule……………………..19-2010 Track & Field Meet Schedule……………………….19
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference-Conference Schools……………………………………………..21-22
- General Info and Commissioner’s Cup………….........23-Commissioner Biographies……………………………….…24-25
2008 Cross Country and Track &Field Results-Track & Field Results……………………………………………27-28
-Cross Country Results………………………………………… 29
University of Charleston Facilities……………………………….....6,8,26City of Charleston...............................................................20
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University of Charleston History
The University of Charleston was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination in 1888 as
Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, West Virginia, and became a college in 1889. In 1901, it was
renamed Morris Harvey College in honor of a prominent donor.
During the Great Depression, the college moved to Charleston to take advantage of the larger
metropolitan area. As a result of the merger between the Methodist church North and South, the college
disaffiliated from the denomination and Morris Harvey College became independent in 1942.
From 1935 to 1947, the college was located in downtown Charleston, holding classes in several
separate buildings. During these years, the college grew steadily, in part because of a merger with
Kanawha Junior College and an affiliation with the Mason College of Fine Arts and Music.
Recognizing the need for a unified campus, in 1947 construction of the present facilities began on the
south bank of the Kanawha River.
The Board of Trustees changed the name from Morris Harvey College to the University of Charleston
on December 13, 1978.
Today, the University still benefits from its location in the dynamic capital city and from the beauty of
West Virginia's hills. Proximity to the seat of government, to the state's largest medical, commercial,
and financial centers and to major research and manufacturing facilities provides excellent
opportunities for experiential learning.
The University serves the community as a focal point for numerous intellectual, scientific, cultural,
athletic and civic events. These interactions between the University and the community are vital to the
achievement of the University's mission.
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Facts
Quick Facts
1385 full-time students in Fall 2009
Graduate programs in pharmacy and business
100 international students from 22 countries, and students from 37 states
98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school in their fields of study within six months of
graduation
24% of the 2009 graduating class are now enrolled in pharmacy, medical and physician's assistant
programs.
More than 30% of students graduate in less than four years.
The top-ranked baccalaureate institution in WV and #15 in the Southeast (according to US News &
World Report)
One of six colleges added to the 2010 edition of the Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges,
2010 edition
16 Division II varsity athletic teams
Conference champions in Women's Basketball and Women's Tennis during 2008-09 season
Nationally ranked Division II football and soccer teams
Located in the capital of West Virginia
One of 12 colleges nationally chosen as a model for the first-year experience
The example of a "culture of assessment," according to national leaders in higher education
A growing number of interns placed with local business each year
250 employees; $32 million operating budget; estimated annual economic impact of $80 million
14,000 alumni of record; 6,000 in the Kanawha Valley
Outstanding campus facilities: 7 of the 11 buildings on campus have been built since 1998,
including 4 residence halls and a fitness center.
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Dr. Edwin H. Welch is a native of Maryland and earned
degrees from Western Maryland College, Boston
University School of Theology, and Boston University
Graduate School. He studied International Relations at the
London School of Economics and Political Science and
Higher Education Administration at the Harvard Institute
for Educational Management. His Ph.D. is in Social Ethics
and he is an ordained minister in the United Methodist
Church.
Personal Information: Dr. Welch has served as President
of the University of Charleston since 1989. He has led the
institution through a period of
Edwin Welch
President
Office of the President
Phone: 304-357-4713
Fax: 304-357-4714
Email: [email protected]
unprecedented change – doubling full-time student enrollment, tripling the endowment, transforming
its academic program to focus on student outcomes, becoming a national leader in student assessment,
clarifying the institution’s mission, constructing 6 of the 10 buildings on campus and adding a
graduate school of pharmacy and a graduate school of business.
Other Information: Dr. Welch served in the Executive Office of the President at The White House
from 1961 until 1971 during the administrations of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon. He
began his teaching and administrative career at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Dr. Welch was a
department chair and Assistant Dean at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania, the Academic Vice
President at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and for eight years he served as the Provost
at Wartburg College in Iowa
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Tom Nozica has been the Athletic Director at the University
of Charleston for over ten years. He is only the fifth
Athletic Director since the University was renamed. Coach
Nozica is a member of the University of Charleston Hall of
Fame, as a member of the induction class of 1990. Coach
Nozica is also the Head Baseball Coach at UC and has also
held the position of Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Under
Coach Nozica’s leadership, the University of Charleston
Athletic Department has reached new heights during
Tom Nozica
Athletic Director/ Head Baseball Coach
Phone: 304-357-4823
Fax: 304-357-4989
Email: [email protected]
his tenure. The individual athletic teams have experiences unprecedented successes during
Nozica’s tenure. The 1999 Men’s Soccer team reached the NCAA Final Four, becoming the first
UC team to achieve such success and the 2005 and 2006 UC Women’s Basketball team reached the
NCAA Elite Eight. Under Coach Nozica, the University of Charleston resurrected its football
program in 2003. Since the resurrection, the University of Charleston has purchased Charleston’s
Laidley Field and renamed it University of Charleston Stadium. In 2005 a $1.4 million renovation
was completed at University of Charleston Stadium, including the installation of a new field turf,
construction of brand new locker rooms, and the renovation of an upgraded press box. Other
athletic facilities have also seen extreme upgrades under Coach Nozica’s tenure as Athletic
Director. In 2008 the construction of the University of Charleston Softball Field was
completed. Triana Field underwent a $1.5 million renovation of its facilities under Coach
Nozica. Currently, the University and the Athletic Department are raising money and completing
plans to renovate Eddie King Gymnasium. The plans will include major upgrades to the
Basketball/Volleyball arena, several locker rooms, Athletic Training facilities, and offices for
coaches and staff.
Andy Spradling
Sports Information Director/Director For
Communication
Phone: 304.357.4717
Fax: 304.357.4988
Email: [email protected]
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Andy Spradling is the Sports Information Director and
Director of Communications at the University of
Charleston. Mr. Spradling deals with all of the media
relations at UC and is also the Color Commentator for UC
Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball.
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Ben Beakes
Director of Development
Advancement
Phone:304-357-4849
Education: University of Charleston ('02)
B.A. in Political Science Summa Cum
Laude
Personal Information: Married to the
former Sarah Orrison (class of '04) and have
one daughter, Chloe. Born, raised, and
currently reside in Cross Lanes, WV. Former
Chief of Staff for Secretary of State Betty
Ireland and former State Director for
McCain-Palin 2008.
Bren Stevens
Associate Director of Athletics/Head
Volleyball Coach
Athletics
Phone:304-357-4911
Fax: 304-357-4989
Education: PhD: Lacrosse University
MS:Marshall University BA:University of
Charleston
Projects: NCAA Management Council
AVCA Head Coaches Committee
Georgeann Lilly-Barker
Administrative Assistant
Athletics
Phone: 304 357-4820
Fax: 304 357-4989
Personal Information: Husband Jimmie,
daughter Alexis, son Ian. Will find me most
times playing softball, volleyball, watching
my husbands or sons bands play, or
participating in UC, WVU, or church related
activities.
Other Information: UC Committee
member for St. Marks Church partnership.
Jennie Ferretti
Vice President for Advancement
Advancement
Phone: 304 357 4957
Fax: 304 357 4930
Education: B.A. with Highest Distinction
1978 (Classics: Latin) - University of
Virginia; J.D. 1981 - University of Virginia
School of Law
Personal Information: Born in Keosauqua,
Iowa. Two children, Nancy and Gracie
Other Information: Areas of responsibility
and/or expertise: planned giving,
fundraising, alumni, marketing and
communications.
Cleta Harless
Vice President for Administration &
Finance
Business Office
Phone: 304.357.4736
Fax: 304.357.4832
Education: MBA West Virigina University
'97; BS Marshall University '90
Personal Information: WV Native.
Married to Todd Harless. Lives in St.
Albans.
Bethany Meighen
Dean of Student Life
Student Life
Phone: 3043574797
Fax: 3043574915
Education: Bachelor of Arts, University of
Charleston, 2001 Masters in Human
Resources Management, University of
Charleston, 2005
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Coaching Experience:
-University of Charleston (WV) Head Coach XC/Track (2009-
present)
-Marshall University Grad-Assistant (2005-2007)
-Winfield High School Assistant Track Coach (2005)
-Marshall University Cross Country & Track Athlete (2000-2005)
-USA Track & Field Level 1 Certified Coach, February 2006
Marshall Athletic Career:
-Cross Country and Track Scholarship Winner
-2003 Men’s Cross Country Leadership Winner
-2005 Men’s Cross Country Leadership Winner
-Marshall University Basketball Team Letterman (1-year Invited Walk-
On)
Post-Collegiate Running:
-Currently a Sponsored Professional Distance Runner with the online
company Strands and apparel brand Puma
-Goal is to run in the 2012 USA Olympic Marathon Trails
Education:
-B.A. Physical Education (Marshall University)
-M.S., Adult and Technical Education (Marshall University)
Coaching Experience:
-University of Charleston Assistant XC/Track Coach (2009-Present)
-Marshall University XC/Track Grad-Assistant Coach (2007-2009)
-Marshall University Cross Country & Track Athlete (2005-2007)
-USTFCCCA Convention Participant (2008/Phoenix, AZ)
Marshall Athletic Career:
-Cross Country/Track & Field Scholarship Winner
-Hold 5 School Records
-Three Time Team Leadership Award
-All-Conference Cross Country Team
-Named to the C-USA All-Academic Team (awarded to only 6 athletes)
-Team Leadership Award is now named “Marian Brooks Leadership
Award”
Post-Collegiate Running:
-Sponsored Distance Runner (Strands and Puma)
-Goal to make 2012 USA Olympic Marathon Trials
Education: -B.A. Psychology (Marshall University)
-M.A. Special Education (Marshall University)
-Additional 45+ Graduate hours in School Psychology
Jason Pyles- Cross Country/ Track and Field Head Coach
Marian Pyles- Cross Country/ Track and Field Assistant Coach
UC IS ON THE MOVE
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Name Class Hometown
1)Jenna Matso (Soph) Sundusky, OH
2)MyNiqua Cotton (soph) Bear, Delevare
3)Christina Smith (soph) Cleveland, OH
4)Madison Fausnaugh (soph) Stoutsville
5)Elizabeth Austin (Soph) Lewisburg, WV
6)Erica Thomas (Jr) Ripley, WV
7)Jessica Racer (Sr) St. Albans, WV
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2009 Track and field roster
Name Class Hometown
1)Mary Beth Romine (Fr) Lewisburg, wv
2)Lynsse Spencer (Fr) Elkins, wv
3)Meccah-Ali Mcdaniel (Fr) Columbus, oh
4)Samantha McWillians (Fr) Beach town, nj
5)Shanel Scarlett (Fr) Freeport, ny
6)Arielle Dayton (Fr) Ridgeley, wv
7)Rachel Stone (Soph) Parkesburg, wv
8)Jenna Matso (Soph) Sundusky, OH
9)MyNiqua Cotton (soph) Bear, Delevare
10)Christina Smith (soph) Cleveland, OH
11)Madison Fausnaugh (soph) Stoutsville
12)Elizabeth Austin (Soph) Lewisburg, WV
13)Laura Green (Soph) belpre, oh
14)Erica Thomas (Jr) Ripley, WV
15)Jessica Racer (Sr) St. Albans, WV
16)Jessica Leasure (JR) Parkesburg, wv
17)Nneji Akunne (Jr) Columbus, oh
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Name: Rachel Stone
Grade: Sophomore
Hometown: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Sport: Track & Field
Events: discus, javelin, hammer, weight, shot-
put.
First season at UC: The first season Rachel was
getting the hang of college competition. She had
a blast though and plan on moving up in the
rankings this season.
Why UC: The reason she came to UC was
because she threw throughout high school and
wanted to continue. Also, UC had an advanced
pharmacy program that would get her through
school faster while still delivering a good
education.
Future goals: Rachel’s future goals are to
improve in all events these next few seasons and
to eventually become a pharmacist in the area.
Name: Jenna Matso
DOB: 9/25/1989
Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Sport: Cross Country and Track & Field
Events: 1500m, 3000m,5000m, 10000m
First season at UC and Highlights: Qualified
for 2009 WVIAC Conference Track and Field
Meet.
Why UC: Pursue a career in Pharmacy and
continue running at the collegiate level.
Future goals: Graduate from college with a
Pharmacy degree and find a job.
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Name: MyNiqua CottonGrade: SophomoreHometown: Bear, DelawareMajor: Political Science & PsychologySport-Track & FieldEvents: 200, 400, 800, 4x400, 4x800First season at UC: MyNiqua was just getting the hang of college competition.Why UC: MyNiqua came to UC because she really enjoyed her stay when she came for her overnight visit. She also came to run track. The coaches here wanted to get the program on the move and needed some talented runners to lead the way. It was an honor when they asked her to join the team.Future Goals: MyNiqua plans on working with the government in some type of way. She wants to be a lawyer and a college psychology professor. She also plans on competing in the Olympic try-outs in the year of 2012 or 2016.
Name: Jessica Racor
DOB: 06/22/1988
Hometown: St. Albans, WV
Grade: Senior
Major: Elementary Education
Sport: Cross Country and Track
Events: XC, 800, and 2000
College Achievements: Cross Country 14th
conference, freshman year. In track Jessica was
3th in the conference in the 800m, also her
freshman year.
Why UC: Jessica liked that it was close to home
and she thought that the people here were very
nice.
Future goals: Jessica hopes to complete her
Cross Country season successfully and begin
Track in the spring. She hopes to graduate in
May and get a teaching job soon after.
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Name: Christina Smith
DOB: 06/05/1990
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Accounting and Finance
Sport: Cross Country and Track
Events: 5k (3.2 miles), 1500m, 3000m, 10k (6
miles)
First season at UC: Her first season here at UC
she dropped almost 2 minutes off of my 5k time
and I was in the top 5 runners on UC’s cross
country team. Qualified for Conference.
Why UC: Scholarships, the learning your way
program and running.
Future goals: Become an account or financial
officer for a big firm and maybe someday own a
firm. Continue to run.
Name: Elizabeth Austin
DOB: 12/26/1989
Hometown: Lewisburg WV
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Political Science & History
Sport: Cross Country & Track
Events: XC and 5k & 10k in Track
First season at UC: Qualifying for
Conference Cross Country Meet at
Wheeling, and hitting a new personal record.
Why UC: The campus, academics, and
running.
Future goals: After UC to go to Law School
and continue running as a hobby. Maybe
even one day become an XC coach.
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Name: Madison Fausnaugh
DOB: 9/9/1989
Hometown: Stoutsville
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Social Studies Education
Sport: Cross Country
Events: 5k
First season at UC: Last year was her first
year ever running Cross Country and she
qualified for Conference Cross Country Meet
Why to UC: Madison came for the education
dept
Future goals: To get her masters in leadership
and eventually be a principal somewhere
Name: Erica Thomas
DOB 4/9/89
Hometown: Ripley, WV
Grade: Junior
Major: Business Administration and Finance,
Leadership minor
Sport: Track and Cross Country
Events: 1 mile, 5k and 10k and steeple chase
First Season at UC Qualified for conference
meet
Second season at UC: Qualified for conference
meet
Why UC: Erica likes the small school, professors
are great and you can develop a personal
relationship with them and she feels earn a better
education.
Future goals: run sub 20's all next season. And
make top 20 for conference and team UC place
top 2 in conference.
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Name: Laura Green
Hometown: Belpre, Ohio
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Radiologic Science
Sport: Track
Events: 100, 200, and 400
First season at UC: Last season Laura
qualified for conference in 100, 4x100 and
4x400
Why UC: One of the reason for her coming to
UC is because they have a 4 year Bachelor’s
degree in Radiologic Science
Future goals: To succeed in upcoming year
and beat her personal record. She also hopes
to stay healthy thru out the entire season
Name: Nneji Akunne
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Grade: Junior
Major: Biology specializing in the pre-pharmacy
program
Sport: Track & Field
Events: 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m, and triple
jump.
First season at UC: Although, Nneji was not a
standout she was grateful to make it to the WVIAC
Conference Championships.
Second season at UC: In her sophomore year, she
was elected captain of the women's track team and
felt like that was a great accomplishment. Nneji
finished 7th in the 400m, the 4x100m relay team
finished 4th, the 4x400m relay team finished 6th and
she finished 6th overall in the triple jump.
Why UC: Pre-Pharmacy Program
Future goals: The team finished 5th overall in the
WVIAC last year and Nneji looks to progress and do
better this year than last year.
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Name: Jessica Leasure
DOB: 9/19/1988
Hometown: Parkesburg, WV
Grade: Junior
Major: Nursing
Sport: Track & Field
Events: Indoor-Weight and Shot Put & Outdoor-
Disc, Hammer and Shot Put
First season at UC: Jessica competed at Duke
Meet and qualified for the WVIAC meet. Her
PR’s were- disc 32.93m and shot put 10.39.
Second season at UC: Jessica was throwing in
the Virginia Tech indoor meets and her PR’s for
the season were-weight 11.91m, hammer
38.95m, and disk 34.21m.
Why UC: Jessica loved the campus and staying
over the night on her visitation trip. She also
came because of the nursing program an UC.
Future goals: To set new PRs with every meet,
graduate from UC, and get a job in open heart
recovery
UC IS ON THE MOVE
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Name: Samantha McWilliams
Hometown: Beach Town, New Jersey
Grade: Freshman
Major: Pre-Pharmacy
Sport: Track
Events: 100, 200 and 400, and 400 hurdles.
High school best times: 61, 7 in the 400, a 69, 0 in the
400 hurdles and 27, 0 in the 200.
Why UC: The reason why she came to UC is because
of their great track and Pre-Pharmacy program
Future goals: Samantha’s main goal is to improve her
PS’s in all her events as well as to start college well
Name: Meccan Ali-McDaniel
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Grade: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Sport: Track
Events: 100, 200 and high jump
High school times and highlights: Meccan’s best
times are 25, 8 in the 200, 11, 8 in the 100 and her
personal record in high jump is 5”6. She won states
her freshman year, and she also was in ALL-City
Track 2009 for 100, 200 and 4x100 relay.
Why UC: The main reason why Meccan came to
UC is their track & field and accounting program
Future goals: Meccan main goal is to fit in her new
team well and improve her PS’s.
Name: Arielle Dayton
DOB: 11/2/1990
Hometown: Ridgeley, WV
Grade: Freshman
Major: Interior Design
Sport: Track & Field
Events: not yet decided
High school: Frankfort High School
Why to UC: Scholarship
Future goals: To set new PR’s and add to the
team’s overall success.
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Name: Mary Beth Romine
DOB: 8/20/1991
Hometown: Lewisburg, WV
Grade: Freshman
Major: Business Administration
Sport: Track
Events: 400, 800, 4x400 and 4x800
Why UC: Mary came to UC because of her
scholarship in track and plan to complete her
undergraduate degree in 3 years in the business
scholar program.
Future goals: Being a first year at UC her plans
are to lower her personal times, compete well, and
stay on the top of her games.
Name: Shanel Scarlett
DOB: 04/04/1991
Hometown: Freeport, New York
Grade: Freshman
Major: Interior Design
Sport: Track & Field
Events: 400m and 800m
High School highlights: All division in sophomore year, 3
Ironman awards- sophomore, junior and senior years
Why UC: I decided to come to UC because I felt that I
could obtain a good education here, with smaller class
sizes
Future goals: My future goal is to achieve a bachelorette
degree in my major and beyond to graduate school
Name: Lynnse Spencer
Grade: Freshman
Hometown: Elkins, West Virginia
Major: Athletic Training
Sport: Track & Field
Events: 800, 4x800, 400, 4x400
Highlights: State Runner Up in 4x800, All-State in
4x400
Why UC: The reason Lynnse came to UC was because
she had ran at the State Track Meet each year at Laidley
Field and fell in love with it. They also had a very good
program for Athletic Training
Future goals: Lynnse future goals are to become an
Athletic Trainer for the Pittsburgh Steelers and to run
the fastest she ever has in all her events
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•8/29 wvu InvItatIonal at morGantown
•9/12 ForrEst FEstIval at ElkIns
•9/26 rIo GranDE InvItatIonal
•10/24 wvIaC CHampIonsHIp at GlEnvIllE
•10/31kCu InvItatIonal at asHlanD, kY
•11/6 “FrIDaY nIGHt lIGHts at Laidley
2010 University of Charleston Track & FieldMeet Schedule
•12/5 marIEtta First Glimpse at Marietta,•1/16 marIEtta opEn #1 at marIEtta, OH•11/23 marIEtta opEn #2 at Marietta, OH•3/20-21 49er Classic at Charlotte, NC•3/27 ConCorD at Athens, WV•4/2-3 Duke Invitational at Durham, NC•4/9 GlEnvIllE at GlEnvIllE, wv •4/10 oHIo unIvErsItY at atHEns, oH•4/17 wvwu at BuCkHannon, wv•4/30-5/1WVIAC at Wheeling, WV•5/8oHIo opEn at atHEns, oH
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Name: WV Wesleyan College
Nickname: Bobcats
Colors: Orange & Black
Location: Buckhannon, WV
History: Established 1890
President: Dr. Pamela Balch
Head Coach: Jesse Skiles
Assistant Coach: David Colney
Athletic Director: Ken Tyler
Website: www.wvwc.edu
Name: University of Pitt Johnstown
Nickname: Mountain Cats
Colors: Blue & Gold
Location: Johnstown, PA
History: Established 1927
President: Dr. Jem Spectar
Head Coach: Erin Eaton
Assistant Coach: Dee Waters
Athletic Director: Pat Pecora
Website: www.upj.pitt.edu
Name: West Liberty University
Nickname: The Hilltoppers
Colors: Black & Gold
Location: West Liberty, WV
History: Established 1837
President: Robin C. Capehart
Head Coach: Tim Weaver
Assistant Coach: Holly Whoolery
Athletic Director: James W. Watson
Website: westliberty.edu
Name: Glenville State College
Nickname: Pioneers
Colors: Blue & White
Location: Glenville WV
History: Established 1872
President: Peter B. Barr
Head Coach: Cam Perry
Assistant Coach: Camai
Roberson
Athletic Director: Dr. Janet
Bailey
Website: www.glenville.edu
Name: Alderson-Broaddus
College
Nickname: Battlers
Colors: Blue & Gold
Location: Philippi WV
History: Established 1871
President: J. Michael Clyburn
Head Coach: Heather McDaniel
Assistant Coach: Jim Seaton
Athletic Director: J.D. Long
Website: www.ab.edu
Name: Davis & Elkins College
Nickname: Senators
Colors: Red & Black
Location: Elkins WV
History: Established 1904
President: G. T. Smith
Head Coach: Will Shaw
Assistant Coach: Derek Bolyard
Athletic Director: Dr. Greg
Myers
Website: davisandelkins.edu
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Name: Bluefield State College
Nickname: Big Blues
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Location: Bluefield WV
History: Established in 1895.
President: Dr. Albert Walker
Head Coach: Gary Brown
Athletic Director: Terry Brown
Website:www.bluefieldstate.edu
Name: Concord University
Nickname: Mountain Lions
Colors: Maroon & Gray
Location: Athens WV
History: Established 1872
President: Dr. Gregory Aloia
Head Coach: Mike Cox
Assistant Coach: Jesse Natli
Athletic Director: Kevin
Garrett
Website: www.concord.edu
Name: Fairmont State
University
Nickname: Fighting Falcons
Colors: Maroon & White
Location: Fairmont, WV
History: Established 1865
President: Dr. Thomas Krepel
Head Coach: Mary Mlinarcik
Athletic Director: Rusty
Elliott
Website:
www.fairmontstate.edu
Name: Wheeling Jesuit
University
Nickname: Cardinals
Colors: Red, Black, and Gold
Location: Wheeling, WV
History: Established 1954
President: J. Davitt McAteer
Head Coach: Ricky Moore
Athletic Director: Danny
Sancomb
Website: www.wju.edu
Name: Seton Hill University
Nickname: Griffins
Colors: Crimson & Gold
Location: Greensburg PA
History: Established 1883
President: JoAnne Boyle
Head Coach: Tim Creamer
Assistant Coach: Hanna Robinson
Athletic Director: Chris Snyder
Website: www.setonhill.edu
Name: Ohio Valley University
Nickname: Fighting Scots
Colors: Blue & Red
Location: Vienna, WV
History: Established 1960
President: Dr. E. Keith
Head Coach: Brian Howard
Athletic Director: Larry Lyons
Website: www.ovu.edu
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General info:
Founded in 1924, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) rates as one of
the oldest leagues at the small-college level. The 16-member conference currently boasts the largest membership of
any NCAA Division II league.
The current membership includes Alderson- Broaddus College, Bluefield State College, University
of Charleston, Concord University, Davis & Elkins College, Fairmont State University, Glenville State College, Ohio
Valley University, Salem International University, Shepherd University, West Liberty State College, West Virginia
State University, West Virginia Wesleyan College and Wheeling Jesuit University. The University of Pittsburgh at
Johnstown and Seton Hill University joined the WVIAC for the 2006-07 season. Pitt Johnstown and Seton Hill are the
WVIAC’s first out-of-state members since 1932.
The WVIAC moved into the NCAA Division II ranks in 1994 after a long affiliation with the NAIA.
The conference was the only one in Division II to place a team in the national quarterfinals in men’s basketball,
football and baseball during the 1998-99 academic year. In 2002 the WVIAC, along with two other conferences,
became the first league to earn four bids to the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship.
Women’s sports were incorporated into the WVIAC during the 1981-82 academic year as the West
Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association was absorbed. Currently, women’s championships are offered in softball,
golf, tennis, track, basketball, volleyball, cross country and soccer.
Men’s championships are conducted in football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf,
tennis and track.
Commissioner’s Cup
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named the victors of the Presidents' and Commissioner's
Cups for the 2008-09 athletic season. The trophies honor all-around athletic excellence among its member schools.
West Virginia Wesleyan grabs both titles for the second consecutive season.
Wesleyan won league championships in women's cross country, men's cross country, women's soccer, women's track
and field, men's track and field, men's tennis, and softball. The Bobcats also received third place or better finishes in
men's soccer and women's basketball.
2008-09 Commissioner's Cup Standings:Pos. School Sports Score
1. West Virginia Wesleyan 16 206.58
2. Seton Hill 15 139.14
3. Concord 16 137.34
4. Wheeling Jesuit 13 122.12
5. Charleston 14 120.99
6. West Liberty 14 117.36
7. West Virginia State 11 102.50
8. Alderson-Broaddus 10 100.47
9. Shepherd 11 94.80
10. Fairmont State 11 91.45
11. Glenville State 11 81.06
12. Davis & Elkins 10 70.11
13. Pitt Johnstown 10 63.11
14. Ohio Valley 11 59.37
15. Bluefield State 10 40.16
16. Salem International 10 17.96
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Commissioner Barry Blizzard has been at the helm of the West Virginia
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference since his appointment in November, 1987.
Through his very able leadership as the conference's fourth commissioner, the
WVIAC continues to enjoy national respectability and competiveness among the 16
member schools and 17 sponsored sports. One of the major accomplishments during
Blizzard's tenure as WVIAC Commissioner has been managing the conference's
transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II, which occurred in the fall of 1995.
He also oversaw the move of the conference headquarters to Princeton in 1987.
Prior to NCAA affiliation, Barry held, at various times, a number of NAIA-related
national and regional offices. One in particular was a term as president of the NAIA
National Athletic Directors Association.
Once in the NCAA, Commissioner Blizzard has become involved with its administrative matters and presently serves as
the chairman of the Division II Awards Commissioners'' Association. He also has served as the regional chair of the
selection committee for the Disney Wide World of Sports Basketball Tip-off Tournament. In addition, Blizzard has
helped structure a model conference format for Division II league offices. He currently is the chair of the NCAA Division
II Nominating Committee.
Barry's work in the field of intercollegiate athletics has not gone unnoticed by peers. He has received a number of awards
including the NAIA's National Award of Merit for work as president of the Athletic Directors Association and the
seventh annual Mike McLaughlin Memorial Administrative Award which is the WVIAC award recognizing persons who
have made outstanding contributions to the conference for a period of years. Additionally, a report he authored, NAIA
Eligibility Rules, Time for a Change, was published in the spring 1986 edition of The Athletic Administrator, a
publication of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.
Blizzard's background in intercollegiate sports and sports management has served him well to deal with the tasks of
overseeing this league. Before taking on his present position, he was the athletic director and sports information director
at Bluefield State College, for 11 years beginning in 1976. A two-year period as assistant athletic director and SID,
preceded this.
The Commissioner is a native of Bramwell, WV, and received his undergraduate degree at Bluefield State College. He
earned a Masters in American History at Radford (VA) University.
Barry lives in Princeton with his wife Vicki. They have two daughters. Amie Bolton is a resident of Pearisburg,
Virginia, while younger daughter Emilie resides in Princeton.
Stephanie Prewitt-Assistant Commissioner/Senior Woman Administrator
Stephanie Prewitt joined the WVIAC staff in January 2007 as the league's Assistant
Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator.
The 1998 Appalachian State University graduate received her degree in physical
education and was named ASU's Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science major of the
year. She previously served on the West Virginia Higher Education Policy
Commission's staff as an Educational Talent Search Counselor. The Louisburg,
North Carolina native also has been part of the volleyball coaching staffs at
Watauga (NC) High School and Bluefield Middle School.
Stephanie was an all-conference standout in volleyball and softball as a prep athlete
at Louisburg High School. She participated in three North Carolina Class AA
volleyball final fours, including a pair of state championship matches.
She has assisted with the NCAA Division II men's golf, softball, and women's lacrosse national championships. In addition,
Stephanie is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators and is a graduate of the
2008 NACWAA/HERS Institute.
Stephanie resides in Kegley with her husband, Will, and their dogs: Bailey, Bentley, Hershey, Junebug and Emmie.
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Ben Brownlee-NCAA Compliance Coordinator
Ben Brownlee joined the WVIAC in July, 2007 as the league's first NCAA
compliance coordinator. The 2006 Bethany College graduate previously served a
one-year stint as an intern for the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
The Moundsville, WV native will work with the 16-member league's institutions in
NCAA compliance related duties and help manage internal operations for the
WVIAC.
He assisted in all aspects of conference operations at the PAC. Brownlee also was a
four-year letterman for Bethany's swim team. The John Marshall HS graduate served
two years as the secretary of the Bethany and PAC Student-Athlete Advisory
Committees.
During college, Brownlee interned with the public relations and marketing department of the Ohio Valley Medical
Center and with the Ohio Valley chapter of the American Red Cross. In addition, he gained over-the-air experience as
the program director for Bethany's campus radio station (WVBC-FM) and as a part-time employee for Clear Channel
Radio in Wheeling and KeyMarket Communication in Bellaire, Ohio.
Brownlee is a member of the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Committee, along with the NCAA Green
Team. He also serves as the varsity swim coach at PikeView High School.
Associate Commissioner-Will Prewitt
Will Prewitt assumed the newly created role of WVIAC Associate Commissioner
on July 1, 1999. The Williamsburg, Kentucky native joined the WVIAC staff after
stints at Tusculum College and Appalachian State University. He deals primarily
with championships, sport administration, and media relations at the league's
Princeton office.
The 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi is a member of the NCAA
Division II Championships Committee and participates as the liaison for the sports
of football and men's golf. He previously served terms on the Division II Men's
Golf Committee, the Division II Great Lakes Region Softball Advisory Committee
and the Division II Northeast Region Football Advisory Committee. In addition,
Prewitt was also selected to be a part of the NCAA Division II Regionalization
Advisory Board in the spring of 2007.
Prewitt played a key role in bringing the 2006 NCAA D-II Men's Golf Championship to West Virginia and was the
tournament's co-director. He has also been a part of the tournament staffs of over 30 national championships,
including the Division II Softball, Division III Football, and Division III Men's Basketball events.
Prewitt served as sports information director at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn. from March, 1998 until
arriving at the WVIAC. He was the primary media contact for the Pioneers' 14 varsity sports as the school moved
to the NCAA Division II level and the South Atlantic Conference.
He previously worked with the baseball and basketball programs at NCAA Division I Appalachian State University
in Boone, North Carolina. Prewitt was the sports information contact for the Mountaineer baseball program in 1996
and 1997. He also was in charge of statistical operations for home football and basketball contests, as well as
traveling with the ASU men's basketball team to handle road media relations.
Will and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Kegley with their dogs: Bailey, Bentley, Junebug, Emmie, and Hershey.
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WVIAC Meet: M 13.90m 4/25/2008 Frances Carvajal, WV Wesleyan
NCAA Auto: A 14.90m
NCAA Prov.: P 13.30m
WVIAC Qual.: Q 36-11
Name Year School Finals Points
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1 Taylor, Emily SO Wheeling Jesuit 13.12m 43-00.50 10
12.76m 13.00m 13.12m FOUL 12.97m FOUL
2 Smider, Amanda SR Wheeling Jesuit 12.41m 40-08.75 8
11.87m 12.27m 12.39m 11.34m 12.18m 12.41m
3 Pratt, Megan SO Wheeling Jesuit 11.77m 38-07.50 6
11.77m FOUL 10.99m FOUL FOUL FOUL
4 Michel, Vanessa SR WV Wesleyan 11.62m 38-01.50 4
FOUL 11.62m FOUL FOUL FOUL 11.51m
5 Cayton, Alicia FR Glenville 11.35m 37-03.00 2
10.91m 11.04m 10.44m 11.20m 11.35m 11.02m
6 Wharram, Samantha SO WV Wesleyan 11.20m 36-09.00 1
10.57m 10.29m 11.20m 10.91m FOUL FOUL
7 Kerns, Amanda FR Glenville 11.18m 36-08.25
10.87m FOUL 10.55m 10.53m 10.57m 11.18m
8 Dent, Jamie JR West Liberty 11.06m 36-03.50
11.06m FOUL 10.91m FOUL FOUL 10.41m
9 Edwards, Madison FR WV Wesleyan 10.80m 35-05.25
10.80m FOUL 10.55m FOUL FOUL 10.14m
10 Wheeler, Amanda FR Wheeling Jesuit 10.29m 33-09.25
9.95m 10.29m 9.14m
11 Tripp, Chelsea FR Glenville 9.67m 31-08.75
9.67m FOUL 9.20m
12 Leasure, Jessica SO Charleston 9.29m 30-05.75
8.93m 9.23m 9.29m
13 Albert, Justine SO Seton Hill 9.07m 29-09.25
9.07m 8.79m FOUL
14 Nelson, Betsy FR Glenville 9.05m 29-08.25
8.51m 8.99m 9.05m
15 Kucera, Kellie FR Seton Hill 8.92m 29-03.25
8.73m 8.92m 8.35m
16 Washington, Fawn JR Charleston 8.29m 27-02.50
8.14m 7.57m 8.29m
17 Offenburg, Glenda FR Concord 7.46m 24-05.75
7.26m 7.46m 7.10m
18 Poe, Linda JR Glenville 6.96m 22-10.00
6.96m 6.86m 6.23m
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WVIAC Meet: M 24.93 4/25/2008 Kayla Johnson, Wheeling Jesuit
NCAA Auto: A 23.95
NCAA Prov.: P 24.80
WVIAC Qual.: Q 26.26
Name Year School Prelims Wind H#
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Preliminaries
1 Preer, Ciera SO Wheeling Jesuit Q 25.99q 1.0 3
2 Mbagwu, Karachi SR Concord Q 26.23q -1.0 2
3 Barnett, Erin FR Concord 26.31q -1.0 1
4 McElhany, Kate FR Seton Hill 26.69q 1.0 3
5 Roberson, Camai JR Glenville 26.79q -1.0 1
6 Hill, Keri SO Concord 27.07q -1.0 1
7 Flatley, Anne FR Wheeling Jesuit 27.15q 1.0 3
8 Clark, Brianne SO Wheeling Jesuit 27.18q -1.0 2
9 Richardson, Olivia FR Seton Hill 27.19 -1.0 2
10 Akunne, Neiji SO Charleston 27.41 1.0 3
11 Armstrong, Bianca FR WV Wesleyan 27.55 -1.0 2
12 Alauzen, Melissa FR Seton Hill 28.07 -1.0 1
13 Hand, Anna Marie FR Seton Hill 28.15 -1.0 2
14 Whidden, Julia FR Seton Hill 28.38 1.0 3
15 Adams, Donita SO Glenville 28.51 -1.0 1
16 Strong, Lauren SR Glenville 28.66 -1.0 2
17 White, Heather JR Concord 29.37 -1.0 1
18 Jenkins, Kalesha SR Seton Hill 30.02 1.0 3
19 Russell, Tamara FR Charleston 30.23 -1.0 2
20 Lucas, Jesalyn FR Concord 30.42 1.0 3
21 McCoy, Lauren FR Concord 32.55 -1.0 1
22 Abu-Obaid, Hannah FR Wheeling Jesuit 33.98 -1.0 1
Women 100 Meter Dash
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WVIAC Meet: M 11.85 4/25/2005 Kayla Johnson, Wheeling Jesuit
NCAA Auto: A 11.65
NCAA Prov.: P 12.10
WVIAC Qual.: Q 12.74
Name Year School Prelims Wind H#
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Preliminaries
1 Preer, Ciera SO Wheeling Jesuit 12.81q +0.0 2
2 Richardson, Olivia FR Seton Hill 12.89q +0.0 1
3 Mbagwu, Karachi SR Concord 12.98q NWI 3
4 Barnett, Erin FR Concord 13.01q +0.0 2
5 Roberson, Camai JR Glenville J13.01q NWI 3
6 Flatley, Anne FR Wheeling Jesuit 13.15q +0.0 2
7 Reed, Miranda SO Glenville 13.19q +0.0 1
8 Adams, Donita SO Glenville 13.29q +0.0 1
9 Akunne, Neiji SO Charleston 13.55 NWI 3
10 Hand, Anna Marie FR Seton Hill J13.55 NWI 3
11 Jenkins, Kalesha SR Seton Hill J13.55 NWI 3
12 Morrison, Teal JR WV Wesleyan 13.58 +0.0 2
13 Alauzen, Melissa FR Seton Hill 13.61 +0.0 2
14 Clark, Brianne SO Wheeling Jesuit 13.62 +0.0 1
15 Strong, Lauren SR Glenville 13.65 NWI 3
16 Whidden, Julia FR Seton Hill 13.75 +0.0 1
17 Russell, Tamara JR Charleston 14.69 +0.0 1
18 McCoy, Lauren FR Concord 14.88 +0.0 2
19 Abu-Obaid, Hannah FR Wheeling Jesuit 16.48 NWI 3
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PLACE FINISHER TIME PACE TEAM
1 Brenna Hagerty, Jr* 23:48 6:24 W V Wesleyan
2 Chelsea Hanne, Jr* 23:50 6:24 Alderson-Broaddus
3 Allison Teter, Sr* 23:53 6:25 W V Wesleyan
4 Anna Cote, So* 24:09 6:29 Seton Hill
5 Jenna Brock, So* 24:17 6:32 W V Wesleyan
6 Ashley Teets, Fr* 24:21 6:32 Alderson-Broaddus
7 Sarah Campanelli, So* 24:30 6:35 Wheeling Jesuit
8 Dani Pye, So* 24:32 6:36 Concord
9 Kasey Jividen, Jr* 24:34 6:36 Wheeling Jesuit
10 Heidi Webb, Jr* 24:46 6:39 W V Wesleyan
11 Katie Antonik, Jr* 24:56 6:42 Alderson-Broaddus
12 Hilary McConnell, So* 25:04 6:44 Alderson-Broaddus
13 Erika Rucker, Jr* 25:07 6:45 Wheeling Jesuit
14 Amanda Blankenship, Sr* 25:08 6:45 Concord
15 Julia McGinley, Jr* 25:15 6:47 Wheeling Jesuit
16 Kallen Weaver, Jr* 25:21 6:49 West Liberty
17 Nicole Tingler, Sr* 25:29 6:51 Alderson-Broaddus
18 Rachel Moore, Sr* 25:41 6:54 Davis & Elkins
19 Tabatha Whited, Fr* 25:50 6:56 Concord
20 Lara Heinz, So* 25:55 6:58 Seton Hill
WVIAC Runners of the Week:
9/2-Anna Cote (SHU)
9/9-Anna Cote (SHU)
9/16-Chelsea Hanne (A-B)
9/23-Anna Cote (SHU)
9/30-Amanda Blankenship (CU)
10/7-Sarah Campanelli (WJU)
10/14-Anna Cote (SHU)/Brenna Hagerty (WVWC)
10/21-Sarah Campanelli (WJU)
# School Points
1 WV Wesleyan 41
2 Alderson-Broaddus 48
3 Wheeling Jesuit 75
4 Concord 95
5 Seton Hill 101
6 Charleston 209
7 Fairmont State 216
8 West Liberty 231
9 Ohio Valley 260
10 Davis & Elkins 266
11 Glenville State 283
12 Pitt Johnstown 297
13 Bluefield State 360
2008 WVIAC Women's Cross Country Recap WVIAC Women's Cross Country Championship
October 25, 2008
Wheeling, W.Va. (Wheeling Park)