2010 Gardner-Webb University Track and Field Media Guide

THis is GArdner-Webb

Gardner-Webb at a Glance• Located in Boiling Springs, N.C.• Thirteen departments offering 45 major fields of study• Approximately 4,000 students from 33 states and 34

foreign countries• 15:1 student-faculty ratio• Founded in 1905 as Boiling Springs H.S. and became

Boiling Springs Junior College in 1928. It was renamed Gardner-Webb College in 1942 in honor of Governor O. Max Gardner and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner. It became a university in 1993.

• Honored by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as one of America’s best colleges.

2009-10 TRACK & FIELD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents/Credits ........................................... 12009-10 Track & Field Schedule ................................ 1Coaching Staff ........................................................ 2-3 Director of Track & Field and Cross Country ........ 2 Assistant Coach Mary Wood .................................. 3 Assistant Coach Andy Fryman ................................ 32009-10 Women’s Roster ............................................ 42009-10 Men’s Roster ................................................. 52009-10 Bulldogs ................................................. 6-23All-Time All-Conference Performers ................. 24-25Gardner-Webb Track & Field Record Book ............. 26This is Gardner-Webb University ............................ 27 Gardner-Webb Administration ............................ 28-29 Dr. A. Frank Bonner, GWU President .................. 28 Chuck Burch, V.P. For Athletics ........................... 29 Pam Scruggs, Associate A.D./SWA ...................... 29Gardner-Webb University Academics....................... 30GWU Athletic Training ............................................. 31GWU Strength and Conditioning .............................. 32

CREDITSEditor: ................................................................... Kevin DavisEditorial Assistance: ..................... Bailey Holt, Jay Wallace, .............................................. Ryan Bridges, Meranda BurnettLayout and Design: .............................................. Kevin DavisCover: .................................................................... Kevin DavisPhotography: ................................. Bob Carey, Brent C. Hager,........................Atlantic Sun Conference, Big South Conference, ........................... Kevin Davis, GWU Sports Information Offi ce

Special thanks to head coach Brian Baker and the GWU track and fi eld staff and team members for their assistance

in producing this media guide.

2009-10 GARDNER-WEBB TRACK & FIELD

2009-10 Indoor Schedule

Dec. 5 Appalachian Invitational Boone, N.C.

Jan. 15 Appalachian Opener Boone, N.C.

Jan. 22-23 Niswonger Invitational Johnson City, Tenn.

Jan. 29-30 Liberty Open Lynchburg, Va.

Feb. 12-13 Tiger Paw Invitational Clemson, S.C.

Feb. 18 Appalachian Mountaineer Open Boone, N.C.

Feb. 27-28 2010 Big South Championships Clemson, S.C.

March 6 VT Last Chance Meet Blacksburg, Va.

March 12-13 NCAA Indoor Championships Fayetteville, Ark.

2010 Outoor Schedule

March 18-20 49er Invitational Charlotte, N.C.

March 26-27 Winthrop Asics Invitational Rock Hill, S.C.

April 2-3 Duke Invitational Durham, N.C. Texas Relays Austin, Texas Aggie Relays Greensborog, N.C.

April 9 Inaugural Carolinas Cup Rock Hill, S.C.

April 15-17 2010 Big South Championships Charleston, S.C.

April 30-1 Jessie Owens Classic Columbus, Ohio

May 8 Orange and Purple Classic Clemson, S.C.

May 14-15 Georgia Tech Invitational Atlanta, Ga.

May 27-29 NCAA East Regional Meet Greensboro, N.C.

June 9-12 NCAA Outdoor Championships Eugene, Ore.

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activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and

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GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY

Brian BakerBrian BakerDirector of Track & Field and Cross Country Seventh Season2006 Atlantic Sun Men’s Coach of the Year

The 2006 Atlantic Sun Men’s Coach of the Year Brian Baker is in his seventh full season as the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Gardner-Webb University. In its fi rst year in the Big South Conference, the cross country and track and fi eld programs all faired well in 2008-09, as the women’s cross country team fi nished 32nd overall at the NCAA Southeast Regional meet, the indoor track and fi eld teams set two new GWU records en route to fi fth-place fi nishes in both men’s and women’s standings at the conference cham-pionship meet, while the Bulldogs outdoor track and fi eld teams sent four student-athletes – Kelly Brides, Paul Steinke, Adam Reed and Christoph Hutschalik - to the NCAA East Regionals, setting fi ve new school records along the way. In 2008-09, the Bulldogs had nine all-conference performers in indoor track and fi eld, highlighted by senior Jake Didion being named the men’s Most Outstanding Field Performer for the Conference meet, and nine all-conference performers in outdoor track and fi eld. The Bulldogs also received honors for their work in the classroom in 2008-09, as Victoria Argus was named to the All-Conference Academic Team for indoor track and fi eld, while Paul Steinke and Kelly Bridges were both named to the All-Conference Academic Team for the outdoor track and fi eld season. The 2008 GWU women’s cross country team was honored as a 2008 NCAA Division I All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, one of 160 NCAA Division I schools to receive the honor. Not to be outdone, the 2008-09 women’s indoor track and fi eld team was honored by receiving the Big South Conference Team Sportsmanship Award for the winter season, sharing the award with High Point. During the 2007-08 season, the Bulldog’s last in the Atlantic Sun Conference, Baker’s group of talented athletes posted 17 school records. Individually, nine conference titles were won during the year. Four of the student-athletes - Caryn Daane, Jerel Langley, Carrie Long and Elizabeth Maxwell had performances that were good enough to allow them to com-pete at the NCAA East Region. During the 2006-07 campaign, his team recorded 25 school-record marks. Four student-athletes - Jake Didion, Elliott Haynie, Langley and Maxwell - garnered a spot at the NCAA East Region Championships with Didion and Langley earning top-10 fi nishes. The Bulldogs had multiple individual champions at the conference meet during the indoor and outdoor campaigns. Cody MacArthur and Max-well were each named the Most Outstanding Field Events Performer under Baker’s guidance. Baker led a banner year for the Bulldogs in 2005-2006. GWU fi nished third at the 2006 A-Sun Indoor Track & Field Championships on the men’s and women’s side, setting the bar high for the outdoor championships in Clermont, Fla. Baker’s men blitzed the fi eld en route to the school’s fi rst-ever Atlantic Sun Conference team title, running away from the fi eld as MacArthur was named Most Outstanding Field Events Performer and Dobson Collins earned Most Valuable Freshman honors. The GWU women also fi nished strong outdoors as the program tied its highest fi nish ever by taking second.

In the 2005-06 academic year, both the men and women proved to be strong competition throughout the season, with four men and two women garnering A-Sun Athlete of the Week honors. With the track & fi eld programs each looking strong, and both cross country programs showing steady improvement, Baker has his operation headed in the right direction on all fronts. Prior to his current role, Baker served the Bulldogs as head cross country coach and assistant track coach, but accepted his new role following the conclusion of the 2003 outdoor season. An expert in the distance events, Baker provides Gardner-Webb Track & Field with a high level of national experience and knowledge – as well as respect – from his many years of involvement at collegiate track’s highest level of competition. During his time in Boiling Springs, the GWU distance corps has improved by leaps and bounds – with each member of the team posting new personal records on a regular basis. A product of the nation’s most storied Division I track program at the University of Arkansas, Baker is no stranger to success on the track or the cross country course. Baker, who ran professionally with New Balance until recently, is also quite experienced on the international level as well. A 1994 graduate of Arkansas with a degree in kinesiology, Baker was a key cog in the Razorbacks’ domination of NCAA Division I cross country and track in the early 90’s. He ran on Arkansas teams that won national titles in 1990 (Indoor and Cross Country), 1991 (Indoor), 1992 (Cross Country), 1993 (Indoor, Outdoor, and Cross Country), 1994 (Indoor and Outdoor). Twice (1992-93 and 1993-94) the Razorbacks won the NCAA Division I triple crown, with national championships in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. In addition to team success, Baker won individual national titles in the Indoor Distance Medley Relay and the Outdoor 5,000-meter run as a senior (1994). Baker was a two-time individual conference cross country champion and 5,000-meter run champion as well, winning one title each in the SWC and the SEC. Arkansas captured 12 total conference championships as a team during Baker’s career, including three SWC titles and nine SEC titles. He was an alternate for the 1996 Olympic Team in the 5,000-meter run and fi nished ninth in the 3,000-meter run at the 1999 World Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Japan. In 1995, he placed 10th in the 5,000-meter run at the World University Games. Baker is also a former member of the U.S. World Cross Country Team (1996 and 1997) and fi nished third, receiving a bronze medal at the Pan American Games. In 2001, Baker com-peted in the Chiba Ekiden relays in Japan. The Batesville (Ark.) High graduate was a three-time prep state cham-pion in cross country and two-time outdoor state champion in the 1,600m run and 3,200m run In June of 2004, Baker was inducted into the Arkansas Track and Field Hall of Fame. Baker and his wife Laura reside in Kings Mountain, N.C., and are the proud parents of Quinn Addison Baker (6) and Ian York Baker (3). Laura Baker was inducted into the Cornell University Hall of Fame recently as well.

COACHING STAFF

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COACHING STAFF

Mary WoodMary Wood

Assistant CoachThird Season

Mary Wood begins her second season as an assistant coach after spending one year as a graduate assistant coach for the Gardner-Webb track and fi eld teams. Wood was promoted from the graduate assistant to the assistant coach as the Bulldogs entered the Big South Conference in the fall of 2007. Wood works with the multi-events, sprinters and jumps groups. This past season, 2008-09, Wood helped work with seniors Victoria Argus and Kelly Bridges, who both were all-conference performers in both the indoor and outdoor track and fi eld conference championships. Bridges set a new school record in the women’s pole vault event for outdoors, while Carrie Long set a new record in the women’s pole vault event for indoors. Wood also assisted men’s pole-vaulter Adam Reed, who made it to the NCAA East Regional meet, and Evan Brusich who set a new GWU record in points in the men’s decathlon. During her fi rst season as an assistant in 2007-08, she guided rookie Carrie Long to an Atlantic Sun Conference title, enabling Long to qualify for the NCAA East Region Championships where she fi nished 10th. Long shattered the school record with her winning vault of 12’1.50” at the confer-ence meet. Wood also assisted multi-sport conference champions Victoria Argus, Evan Brusich and Elliott Haynie, while coaching a multitude of all-confer-ence performers. Wood, a graduate of Eastern Illinois, was a pole-vaulter during her collegiate career with the Panthers. Upon fi nishing her eligibility, Wood held the school record in the indoor pole vault and was the co-record holder in the outdoor pole vault. She was a three-time Ohio Valley Conference Indoor pole vault champion. Wood was also the OVC indoor pole vault record holder. She was a three-time OVC Outdoor pole vault runner-up at the league meet. Wood was a team captain for EIU and was the EIU Athletic Merit Award recipient. After completing her eligibility, Wood took a job with Charleston H.S. where she was the jumps coach until she accepted the position at GWU. For two years, she also worked with the Lincoln Summer Track Club as an assistant coach where she coached a decathlete that was a USATF Junior National Qualifi er and medalist. Wood currently resides in Shelby, N.C.

Andy FrymanAndy Fryman

Assistant CoachFirst Season

Andy Fryman enters his fi rst season as an assistant coach after spend-ing one year as a graduate assistant at Sam Houston State University. While at Sam Houston State, Fryman worked exclusively with the throwers and will continue the same responsibilities at Gardner-Webb. In his short stint at Sam Houston State, Fryman coached two young men to a conference championship record, two individual conference titles, two school records, two NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship qualifi ers, and two USA Outdoor National Championship qualifi ers. Under Fryman’s guidance, Jonny Tipton threw a school record of 196’6” in the discus and won 1st place in the Southland Conference and NCAA Midwest Region, before qualifying for the 2009 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, AR and fi nishing 9th at the 2009 USA Outdoor National Championships in Eugene, OR. At the same time, Fryman helped Chris Cralle on his way to a school record of 215’0” in the hammer and a Southland Conference win with a conference record performance of 209’10”. Cralle also advanced to the 2009 Outdoor NCAA Track & Field Championships after fi nishing 5th place in the Midwest Re-gion and receiving an automatic bid. Although, Cralle’s performance in the hammer qualifi ed him for the 2009 USA Outdoor National Championships, he decided not to partake in the event. Fryman also coached Kim Olison to a bronze medal in the hammer throw at the Southland Conference champi-onships. Fryman, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, competed in the hammer, discus, shot put and weight throw during his collegiate career with the Wildcats. Upon fi nishing his eligibility, Fryman held the school record in the weight throw. He was a two-time all American (discus/hammer), fi ve-time all Mideast Region (shot put/discus/hammer), all southeastern conference (shot put) and a Southeastern Conference Champion (shot put). Fry-man also qualifi ed for the Indoor NCAA Division 1 National Champion-ships (2008) and the Outdoor NCAA Division 1 National Championships (2005,2006,2008). Currently, Fryman is still training and competing in the hammer throw and recently competed in the 2009 USA Outdoor National Championships where he took 17th place in the event at Eugene, Oregon. Fryamn is married to the former Melody Vaught. The couple resides in Shelby, N.C.

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2009-10 WOMEN’S ROSTER

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Name Event Class Hometown/Previous School Ashlei Alexander Throws Fr. Queens, N.Y./Flushing Caroline Arledge High Jump/Javelin So. Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Westminster Academy Aliegha Brigham Multi-Events Jr. Waynesboro, Ga./Burke County Abby Callahan Distance Sr. North Bay, Ontario/Catholique Algonquin Taylor Cook Pole Vault Fr. Boone, N.C./Watauga Elizabeth Glunk Distance So. Carrollton, Texas/Smithfield Tabitha Hamilton Throws Jr. Blair, Neb./Omaha Christian Academy Sarah Herd High Jump So. Cherryville, N.C./Cherryville Ann Marie Howell Jumps/Pole Vault So. Mooreville, Miss./Mooreville Lia Hudak Distance Jr. Charlotte, N.C./East Mecklenburg Ivana Hughes Mid-Distance Fr. Evans, Ga./Evans Yazzming Lee Multi-Events Fr. Paterson, N.J./Chapel Hill Carrie Long Pole Vault Jr. Franklin, N.C./Franklin Katherine Milton Jumps/Sprints So. Monroe, N.C./Parkwood Kayla Morgan Multi-Events Sr. Franklin, N.C./Franklin Diana Palka Distance Jr. Huntington Station, N.Y./Walt Whitman Cherish Richardson Mid-Distance So. Augusta, Ga./Greenbrier Elisabeth Sawyer Mid-Distance So. Charlotte, N.C./East Mecklenburg Holly Scott Distance So. Mt. Holly, N.C./Highland School of Technology Laura Scott Distance Jr. Mitchell, Ontario/Mitchell District Leah Steinke Mid-Distance Fr. Green Cove Springs, Fla./Trinity Christian Brieanna Thompson Throws Sr. Montpelier, Ohio/Montpelier Bethany Wright Pole Vault/Sprints Fr. Clayton, Ga./Rabun County Brooke Yeakley Pole Vault So. Waxhaw, N.C./Parkwood Ariel Zimmerman Mid-Distance Fr. Williamsburg, Va./Lafayette


2009-10 MEN’S ROSTER

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Name Event Class Hometown/Previous School Evan Brusich Multi-Events Jr. Lilburn, Ga./Parkview Justin Cole Distance Jr. Travelers, S.C./Travelers Rest Chase Fuller Sprints Fr. Danury, Conn./Danbury Steven Gardner Pole Vault Fr. Chesnee, S.C./Chesnee Jacob Hoyle Distance So. Gastonia, N.C./Highland School of Technology Christoph Hutschalik Throws r-So. Grossroehrsdorf, Germany/Ferdinand-Sauerbruch Nick Kelly Distance So. Burlington, N.C./Walter Williams Lyndrez Leslie Sprints So. Lithonia, Ga./M.L. King Clint McManus Pole Vault Fr. Franklin, N.C./Franklin Mike McPherson Throws So. Mansfield, Mass./Mansfield Codi Merritt Sprints Fr. Mount Olive, N.J./Mount Olive Bo Miller Sprints/Jumps Fr. New Albany, Ohio/Worthington Christian Van Nelson Sprints/Hurdles So. Moseley, Va./Cosby Brice Nixon Sprints So. Lithonia, Ga./M.L. King Josh Padgett Distance So. Forest City, N.C./Chase Travis Rogers Throws So. Conyers, Ga./Eagles Landing Christian Johnathan Rucker Hurdles/Jumps Jr. Evans, Ga./Greenbrier Josiah Stanton-Brooks Distance Fr. Seattle, Wash./Union Grove (Ga.) Charlie Steinke Mid-Distance R-Sr. Green Cove Springs, Fla./Trinity Christian Paul Steinke Hurdles/Sprints Sr. Green Cove Springs, Fla./Trinity Christian CJ Wise High Jump So. Butler, Pa./Knoch Colby Witt Distance Fr. Winchester, Va./Sherando Jack Zimmerman Mid-Distance So. Coral Springs, Fla./Stoneman Douglas


BULLDOGSAbby CallahanAbby Callahan

SeniorDistanceNorth Bay, Ontario, CanadaEcole secondaire Catholique Algonquin

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 10th in the 1500 meter run at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships with her time of 4:47.48 … Placed 29th in the 1500 meter run (5:00.25) and 32nd in the 800 meter run (2:26.01) at the 49er Classic … Competed in the 1500 meter run at the Duke Invitational and turned in a time of 5:17.12. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished 13th in the 1000 meter run at the Liberty Open with her time of 3:14.80 … Placed 18th in the 1 mile run with her time of 5:28.20 at the Niswonger Invitational … Took 20th in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:39.54 at the Appalachian Opener. 2007-08 Outdoor: Placed 34th at the 49er Classic in the 1,500m with a time of 5:05.61 ... Helped the 4x400m relay team fi nish seventh at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in a time of 4:25.21. 2007-08 Indoor: Recorded a personal-best time of 5:25.30 in the mile to fi nish 15th at the Clemson Invitational ... Part of the sixth-place distance medley relay team at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing in of 13:02.79 2006-07 Outdoor: Took fi fth in the 1,500m with a time of 4:57.02 at the A-Sun Championships ... Finished 16th in the 800m at the A-Sun Champion-ships with a time of 2:33.19 ... Placed 12th at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in the 1500m run, fi nishing in 5:00.59 ... Had a personal-best time of 4:56.74 in the 1,500m at the Duke Invitational. 2006-07 Indoor: Finished seventh at the A-Sun Championships in the 3,000m ... Part of the sixth-place 4x400m relay team a the A-Sun Championships ... Placed second in the 3,000m at the Appalachian Invitational in 11:09.60 ... Finished 18th at the Niswonger Invitational in the mile. Before Gardner-Webb: A district champion in the 3,000m ... Was also fi rst in the 800m in the NDA her senior season ... Placed fi rst in the NDA in cross-country ... Placed second in the 3,000m at NOSSA her junior year ... At-tended OFSAA in both cross-country and track and fi eld.

Kayla MorganKayla Morgan

SeniorMulti-EventsFranklin, N.C.Franklin H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished seventh in the heptathlon with 3,812 points at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took seventh in the 100 meter hurdles with a fi nals time of 16.04 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Placed 15th in the javelin throw (30.50 meters) and in the 100 meter hurdles (15.56) at the 49er Classic … Finished in 12th-place in the high jump (1.53 meters), 17th in the long jump (4.91 meters) and 18th in the 100 meter hurdles (16.10) at the Aggie Relays … Took 34th in the 200 meter dash with a time of 28.53 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Placed 42nd in the 400 meter dash at the 49er Classic with a time of 1:06.62. 2008-09 Indoor: Was an all-conference performer, fi nishing third in the pentathlon with 3,104 points at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … In the pentathlon, she fi nished sixth in the long jump (5.05 meters/16’7”), sixth in the shot put (9.30 meters/30’6.25”) and tied for sixth in the high jump (1.47 meters/4’9.75”) … Placed 16th in the long jump with a leap of 4.84 meters (15’10.5”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 24th in the 60 meter hurdles (9.59) and 30th in the long jump (4.62 meters) at the Tiger Paw Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Recorded a fourth-place fi nish in the heptathlon at the A-Sun Championship with 4,443 points ... Was second at the Radford Invita-tional in the high jump with a height of 1.50m (4’11”) ... Placed second in the long jump at the Radford Invitational after leaping 5.48m (17’11.75”) ... Won the 100m hurdles at the Radford Invitational in 15.59 ... Posted a season-best time of 15.26 in the 100m hurdles at the Catamount Classic to take third. 2007-08 Indoor: Earned all-conference honors by placing third in the pentathlon at the A-Sun Championships with 3,197 points ... Finished eighth in the triple jump at the A-Sun Championships with a mark of 10.82m (35’6”) ... Placed ninth in the long jump with an effort of 5.47m (17’11.50”) at the Appalachian Opener ... Had a personal-best time of 9.50 in the 60m hurdles at the On The Track Invitational to fi nish 12th ... Took eighth at the Appalachian Limited meet in the high jump with an effort of 1.45m (4’9”) ... Placed 20th in the shot put at the Appalachian Limited meet with a mark of 8.29m (27’2.50”) ... Was 23rd in the triple jump at the Tiger Invitational with a distance of 10.94m (35’10.75”). 2006-07 Outdoor: Won the triple jump at the Liberty Twilight Qualifi er with an effort of 11.11m (36’5.50”) ... Finished seventh in the triple jump with an effort of 11.01m (36’1.50”) at the A-Sun Championships ... Had a personal-best time of 1:03.61 in the 400m at the Duke Invitational ... Placed fi fth in the 200m at the Solid Orange Classic in a time of 27.20. 2006-07 Indoor: Took third in the triple jump with an effort of 11.11m (36’5.50”) at the A-Sun Championships ... Part of the sixth-place distance med-ley relay team at the conference meet ... Was sixth in the pentathlon at the A-Sun competition with 2,826 points ... Took seventh in the long jump at the Niswonger Invitational ... Earned a fourth-place fi nish in the 55m hurdles at the Appalachian Limited ... Had a personal-best time of 9.67 in the 60m hurdles at the Carolina Invitational. Before Gardner-Webb: Named Athlete of the Year at Franklin H.S. dur-ing her senior year ... Earned the US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award ... Region champion in the triple jump ... Four-time team MVP ... Conference champion in the 200m, triple jump, 4x200m and 4x400m her junior year ... Holds the school record in the long jump, triple jump, 200m and 4x100m.

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PERSONAL BESTS AT GWU

800m - 2:39.54 (I), 1000m - 3:14.80 (I), 3000m - 11:09.60 (I), 1 mile - 5:25.30 (I), 800m - 2:25.91 (O), 1500m - 4:56.47 (O)


Pentathlon - 3197 points (I), Triple Jump - 36’5.50” (I),Heptathlon - 4360 points (O), Triple Jump - 36’5.50” (O),

Long Jump - 17’11.75” (O), 100m hurdles - 15.26 (O)


BULLDOGSBrieanna Th ompsonBrieanna Th ompson

SeniorThrowsMontpelier, OhioMontpelier H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 11th in the hammer throw (39.52 meters) and 13th in the discus throw (31.98 meters) at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took 10th in the discus throw (33.56 meters) and 15th in the hammer throw (35.44 meters) at the Aggie Relays … Finished 10th in the discus throw (33.72 meters) and 19th in the hammer throw (32.56 meters) at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Took 13th in the discus throw (32.66 meters) and 22nd in the hammer throw (32.93 meters) at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Placed 12th in the weight throw at the Appalachian Opener with a toss of 11.02 meters (36’2”) … Took 28th in the weight throw event with a distance of 10.19 meters at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Also fi n-ished 29th in the shot put with a toss of 9.51 meters at the Tiger Paw Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Recorded a school-record throw of 39.85m (130’9”) to place fi fth in the discus at the Asics Winthrop Invitational ... Had a fourth-place performance in the discus at the Solid Orange Classic and a fi fth-place effort at the Radford Invitational ... Posted a season-best throw of 38.67m (126’10”) at the Catamount Classic in the hammer throw for a sixth-place fi nish ... Took fi fth in the fi nals of the Solid Orange Classic in the hammer throw ... Had two more top-10 fi nishes in the event. 2007-08 Indoor: Was 10th at the Appalachian Limited meet in the weight throw with an effort of 11.14m (36’6.75”). 2006-07 Outdoor: Placed fi fth in the discus with a throw of 36.24m (118’11”) at the A-Sun Championships ... Broke the school record with a throw of 38.58m (126’7”) in the discus at the Clemson Relays to place third ... Finished third in the discus at the Solid Orange Classic with a throw of 35.45m (116’4”) ... Earned a seventh-place fi nish in the discus at the Auburn Invitational with an effort of 38.06m (124’10”) 2006-07 Indoor: Redshirted. Before Gardner-Webb: A four-time regional qualifi er in the discus and two-time qualifi er in the shot put at Montpelier H.S. ... Set the school record in the discus and shot put ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Aliegha BrighamAliegha Brigham

JuniorLong Jump, Triple JumpWaynesboro, Ga.Burke County H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 15th in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13.04 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Finished 29th in the 100 meter dash with her time of 13.07 at the Aggie Relays … Took 33rd in both the 100 meter dash (13.61) and in the 200 meter dash (28.44) at the Asics Winthrop Invitational. 2008-09 Indoor: Turned in a time of 8.24 in the 60 meter dash at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Placed 20th in the 55 meter dash with her time of 7.68 at the Appalachian Opener … Also placed 20th in the 200 meter dash at the Appalachian Invitational with a time of 27.57 … Took 25th-place in the 55 meter dash with her time of 7.57 at the Appalachian Invitational … Fin-ished 55th in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.48 at the Niswonger Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Redshirted. 2007-08 Indoor: Took eighth in the long jump at the A-Sun Champion-ships with a mark of 4.63m (15’2.25”) ... Finished 10th in the 60m at the A-Sun Championships with a time of 8.20 ... Placed 24th at the Appalachian Opener in the 55m with a time of 7.58 ... Took 15th in the long jump with an effort of 5.28m (17’4”) at the Appalachian Opener ... Was 17th in the 200m with a time of 27.94 at the Appalachian Limited meet. Before Gardner-Webb: Three-time team MVP at Burke County H.S. ... Two-time Best Field performer ... Earned scholar-athlete honors ... Guided her team to two region championships ... Recorded a personal best in the triple jump of 35’7” and 17’3” in the long jump her senior season ... Also posted a time of 25.48 in the 200m.

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Weight Throw - 36’6.75” (I),Discus - 130’9” (O), Hammer - 129’8” (O)


55m - 7.57 (I), 60m - 8.20 (I), 200m - 27.57 (I), Long Jump - 17’4” (I),

100m - 13.04 (O), 200m - 28.44 (O)


Tabitha HamiltonTabitha Hamilton

JuniorThrowsBlair, Neb.Omaha Christian Academy

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished fi fth in the discus throw with a distance of 37.17 meters at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Placed 15th in the discus throw at the Aggie Relays with a throw of 31.09 meters. 2008-09 Indoor: Redshirt. 2007-08 Outdoor: Earned all-conference honors in the discus at the A-Sun Championship by taking third with a mark of 36.32m (119’2”) ... Recorded a fourth-place effort at the Liberty Twilight Meet in the discus with a throw of 35.46m (116’4”) ... Was also fourth at the Catamount Clas-sic in the discus ... Posted a sixth-place effort in the shot put at the Radford Invitational with a season-best mark of 11.83m (38’9.75”). 2007-08 Indoor: Earned a seventh-place fi nish in the shot put at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing with a mark of 11.39m (37’4.50”) ... Placed 13th in the shot put at the Clemson Invitational with a mark of 11.05m (36’3”) ... Finished fourth in the shot put at the On The Track Invi-tational with an effort of 11.26m (36’11.50”) ... Was sixth in the shot put at the Appalachian Limited meet with a mark of 11.54m (37’10.50”). Before Gardner-Webb: Three-time state qualifi er in the shot put at Omaha Christian Academy ... Holds the school record for the shot put and discus ... Junior Olympic National Qualifi er her junior year ... Also played basketball and volleyball ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Lia HudakLia Hudak

Junior DistanceCharlotte, N.C.East Mecklenburg H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 15th in the 10000 meter run with her time of 45.18.80 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Placed 23rd in the 5000 meter run with a time of 21:25.44 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Took 25th with a time of 12:13.03 in the 3000 meter run at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Placed 24th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 12:58.72 at the Liberty Open … Turned in a time of 12:14.04 in the 3000 meter run at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships. 2007-08 Outdoor: Placed fourth at the Catamount Classic in the 3,000m with a time of 15:25.91. 2007-08 Indoor: Finished 20th in the 3000m at the Appalachian Lim-ited meet with a time of 15:10.02. Before Gardner-Webb: Ran for East Mecklenburg H.S. all four years ... Two-time team captain ... Recorded a time of 6:03 for the 1,600m her ju-nior season ... Posted a time of 2:40 in the 800m her junior year ... Crossed the line for a 5k in a personal-best time of 22:00 her senior season.

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Shot Put - 37’10.50” (I), Shot Put - 38’9.75” (O), Discus - 121’11” (O)


3000m - 12:14.04 (I), 5000m - 21:25.44 (O),10000m - 45:18.80 (O)


BULLDOGSCarrie LongCarrie Long

2008-09 Outdoor: Redshirted.2008-09 Indoor: Finished second in the pole vault with a height

of 3.65 meters (11’11.75”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Also took second-place in the pole vault at the Liberty Open, clearing the bar at 3.45 meters (11’3.75”) … Picked up third at the Virginia Tech Invitational with a height of 3.55 meters (11’7.75”) in the pole vault … Placed in a tie for third in the pole vault at the Niswonger Invitational with a height of 3.40 meters (11’5.75”) … Was named the Big South Conference Choice Hotels Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week on January 15th.

2007-08 Outdoor: Finished 10th at the NCAA East Region meet after clearing 3.65m (12’) ... Qualifi ed for the East Region Championship by winning the A-Sun Championship with a school-record vault of 3.70m (12’1.50”) ... Won the Radford Invitational pole vault with a mark of 3.35m (10’11.75”) ... Also won the 200m at the same meet with a personal-best time of 26.65 ... Earned A-Sun Athlete of the Week honors. 2007-08 Indoor: Earned all-conference honors by placing third in the pole vault at the A-Sun Championships with a height of 3.50m (11’5.75”) ... Part of the sixth-place distance medley relay team at the A-Sun Champion-ships, fi nishing in of 13:02.79 ... Finished 11th in the 400m at the On The Track Invitational with a time of 1:01.92 ... Took sixth in the pole vault at the Appalachian Limited meet with an effort of 3.20m (10’6”). Before Gardner-Webb: Three-sport standout at Franklin H.S. ... Competed on the track team, swim team and volleyball team ... Recorded the second-best pole vault mark (12’1”) all time in the state ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Valedictorian.

Diana PalkaDiana Palka

Junior DistanceHuntington Station, N.Y.Walt Whitman H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 11th in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 200 Big South Outdoor Championships with her time of 12:20.41 … Took third-place in the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 12:42.19 at the Aggie Relays … Also fi nished fourth in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the High Point-Vertklasse Invitational with a time of 12:19.21 … Placed 11th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 11:18.18 at the 49er Classic.

2008-09 Indoor: Turned in a time of 11:51.50 in the 3000 meter run at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Finished eighth in the 3000 meter run with her time of 11:22.92 at the Appalachian Opener … Placed 19th in the 1 mile run at the Liberty Open with a time of 5:49.41.

2007-08 Outdoor: Placed second in the 1,500m at the Asics Winthrop Invitational with a season-best time of 5:22.18 ... Took second at the Catamount Classic in the 3000m steeplechase with a personal-best time of 13:19.55 ... Finished 14th in the 3000m at the 49er Classic after crossing in 12:15.72. 2007-08 Indoor: Redshirted. Before Gardner-Webb: A three-time all-league selection in cross-country at Walt Whitman H.S. ... Two-time all-division honors ... Earned all-league accolades in the 3,000m ... Two-year captain of the cross country team ... Captained the track team her senior season ... Three-time all-league selection in basketball ... Member of the National Honor Society.

JuniorPole VaultFranklin, N.C.Franklin H.S.

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3000m - 11:22.92 (I), 1 mile - 5:49.41 (I),1500m - 5:26.32 (O), 3000m - 12:15.72 (O),

3000m steeplechase - 12:19.21 (O)


400m - 1:01.74 (I), Pole Vault - 11’11.75 (I),200m - 26.65 (O), Pole Vault - 12’1.50” (O)


Laura ScottLaura Scott

JuniorDistanceMitchell, Ontario, CanadaMitchell District H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished sixth in the 10,000 meter run with her time of 40.33.88 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Placed 12th in the 5000 meter run at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships with her time of 19:24.70 … Took second-place in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:51.55 at the Aggie Relays … Placed fourth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:46.08 at the 49er Classic … Also placed fourth in the 5000 meter run with her time of 18:44.16 at the Asics Winthrop. 2008-09 Indoor: Placed 15th in the 5000 meter run with a time of 19:22.69 at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Took sixth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 11:34.52 at the Appalachian Invitational … Also placed sixth in the 1 mile run at the Appalachian Opener with her time of 5:36.24 … Finished eighth in the 3000 meter run with her time of 11:10.25 at the Liberty Open … Placed 26th in the 5000 meter run at the Niswonger Invitational with her time of 19:23.64. 2007-08 Outdoor: Recorded a season-best fi nish of third in the 3,000m at the Catamount Classic, crossing in 11:42.77 ... Took ninth in the event with a season-best time of 11:33.91 at the 49er Classic ... Took sev-enth in the 10,000m at the A-Sun Championship with a time of 43:14.23 ... Finished the 5,000m in 20:20.99 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational to take 17th. 2007-08 Indoor: Finished 13th in the mile at the Appalachian Limited meet with a time of 6:01.26 ... Finished 16th in the 3,000m at the A-Sun Championships with a time of 11:39.67. Before Gardner-Webb: Ran track at Mitchell District H.S. ... Named Athlete of the Year as a freshman ... Two-time winner of the conference ath-lete award ... Named the Grade 12 Graduating Athlete of the Year her senior season ... Had a top time in the 1,500m of 5:06.

Caroline ArledgeCaroline Arledge

SophomoreHigh Jump, Javelin ThrowFort Lauderdale, Fla.Westminister Academy

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed seventh in the javelin throw with a distance of 35.41 meters at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took sixth-place in the javelin throw with a throw of 30.87 meters at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Finished ninth at the 49er Classic in the javelin throw with her toss of 33.13 meters … Placed 14th in the javelin throw with a distance of 18.51 meters at the Aggie Relays … Finished in 15th at the Jesse Owens Classic in the javelin throw with a throw of 35.05 meters. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished tied for 17th in the high jump with a height of 1.50 meters (4’11”) at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Placed in a tied at 18th-place in the high jump at the Liberty Open, clearing the bar at 1.45 meters (4’9”). Before Gardner-Webb: A three-sport standout at Westminster Acad-emy ... Placed sixth at the state meet in the high jump and 14th in the triple jump her senior season ... Won the district championship in the high jump her senior campaign ... Earned all-county honors in softball, basketball and track ... Wendy’s High School Heisman School winner.

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3000m - 11:10.25 (I), 5000m - 19:22.69 (I), 1 mile - 5:36.00 (I), 3000m - 10:51.55 (O),

5000m - 18:44.16 (O), 10000m - 40:33.88 (O)


High Jump - 4’11” (I), Javelin - 116’2” (O)


BULLDOGSElizabeth GlunkElizabeth Glunk

SophomoreDistanceCarrollton, Va.Smithfi eld H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Redshirt. 2008-09 Indoor: Did not compete. Before Gardner-Webb: A three-year letterwinner in cross-country at Smithfi eld H.S. ... Two-year varsity track student-athlete ... Won the Coach’s Award her junior season.

Ann Marie HowellAnn Marie Howell

SophomoreHigh Jump, Pole VaultMooreville, Miss.Mooreville H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished fourth in the javelin throw with a toss of 36.28 meters at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took sev-enth at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships in the pole vault with a height of 2.95 meters … Placed 14th in the high jump at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships, clearing the bar at 1.50 meters … Finished fi fth in the pole vault (3.05 meters) and seventh in the high jump (1.50 meters) at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Placed sixth in the high jump (1.55 meters) and ninth in the pole vault (3.10 meters) at the 49er Classic … Took 12th in the height jump with her leap of 1.53 meters at the Aggie Relay … Finished 13th in the javelin throw with a toss of 36.26 meters at the Jesse Owens Classic … Also fi nished 16th in the javelin throw at the 49er Classic with a distance of 29.97 meters. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished tied for eighth in the high jump at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships with a height of 1.50 meters (4’11”) … Also placed ninth at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships in the pole vault, clearing the bar at 2.75 meters (9’0.25”) … Took sixth in the high jump with a height of 1.53 meters (5’0.25”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Finished ninth in the high jump (1.55 meters) (5’1”) and tied for 12th in the pole vault (2.85 meters) (9’4.25”) at the Liberty Open. Before Gardner-Webb: Four-year letterwinner at Mooreville H.S. ... Three-time state champion in the pole vault ... Set a state record in the pole vault her senior campaign ... Finished second in the pole vault at the state meet her junior year ... Placed second in the state in the high jump her senior season.

Sarah HerdSarah Herd

SophomoreJumpsCherryville, N.C.Cherryville H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 12th in the high jump with a height of 1.55 meters at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Cleared the bar at 1.55 meters in the high jump at the Asics Winthrop Invitational, fi n-ishing in sixth … Placed 11th at the 49er Classic in the high jump, clearing the bar at 1.50 meters … Took 12th in the high jump at the Aggie Relays with a height of 1.53 meters.

2008-09 Indoor: Placed in a tie for 17th in the high jump at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships, clearing the bar at 1.50 meters (4’11”) … Finished eighth at the Appalachian Opener in the high jump with a height of 1.47 meters (4’9.75”) … Took ninth in the high jump with a height of 1.53 meters (5’0.25”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed in a tie for 11th-place in the high jump with a height of 1.50 meters (4’11”) at the Liberty Open.

Before Gardner-Webb: A three-year letterwinner at Cherryville H.S. ... State champion in the high jump her junior season ... State runner-up her senior campaign ... Three-time regional champion ... District champion ... Two-time district runner-up ... Placed fi fth at the state meet her sophomore season ... Named Female Athlete of the Year her senior season ... Holds the Cherryville H.S. and conference record.

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High Jump - 5’0.25” (I),High Jump - 5’1” (O)


High Jump - 5’1” (I), Pole Vault - 9’4.25” (I),High Jump - 5’0.25” (O), Pole Vault - 10’2” (O),

Javelin - 119’ (O)


Katherine MiltonKatherine Milton

SophomoreJumps, SprintsMonroe, N.C.Parkwood H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 17th in the long jump with a distance of 4.94 meters at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took 13th overall in the long jump (4.87 meters) and 39th in the 200 meter dash (27.40) at the 49er Classic … Finished in 14th in the long jump (4.64 meters) and 30th in the 100 meter dash (13.57) at the Asics Winthrop Invi-tational … Placed 16th in the long jump (4.96 meters) and 33rd in the 100 meter dash (13.28) at the Aggie Relays. 2008-09 Indoor: Took 12th-place in the long jump with a leap of 4.93 meters (16’2.25”) at the Liberty Open … Finished 13th in the long jump at the Appalachian Opener with a distance of 5.07 meters (16’7.75”) … Placed 18th at the Appalachian Invitational in the long jump with a distance of 4.83 meters (15’10.25”) … Also placed 18th in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.18 at the Liberty Open … Finished in 21st in the 55 meter dash with a time of 7.70 and in 22nd in the 200 meter dash with her time of 28.52 at the Appalachian Opener … Placed 22nd in the long jump with a lead of 4.95 meters at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Finished in 35th in the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.17 at the Niswonger Invitational … Turned in a time of 8.19 in the 60 meter dash at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Also fi nished with a leap of 4.80 meters (15’9”) in the long jump at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships. Before Gardner-Webb: A three-year letterwinner at Parkwood H.S. ... Three-sport standout ... Two-time all-conference selection ... Finished fi fth in the state her senior year in the long jump ... Conference champion in the long jump ... School record holder in the 100m, 200m and long jump ... Two-time team MVP in track ... Four-time MVP for the tennis team ... Captained the basketball team her senior season.

Cherish RichardsonCherish Richardson

SophomoreMid-DistanceAugusta, Ga.Greenbrier H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 15th in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:26.82 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took 16th overall in the 800 meter run with her time of 2:26.47 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Competed in the 800 meter run at the 49er Classic, turning in a time of 2:25.57 … Finished with a time of 1:03.11 in the 400 meter dash at the Aggie Relays. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished eighth in the 1 mile run with a time of 6:00.04 at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 12th in the 500 meter dash with a time of 1:24.60 at the Liberty Open … Placed 21st at the Niswonger Invitational in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:30.13 … Competed in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:31.49 at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Turned in a time of 2:27.32 in the 800 meter run at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships. Before Gardner-Webb: A two-year standout on the track and fi eld team ... Finished seventh at the state meet in the 800m her senior season ... Region champion her senior campaign in the 800m ... School record holder in the 800m, 4x400m and 4x800m ... Part of the four-time cross-country region championship team ... Part of the two-time track and fi eld region championship team.

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60m - 8.17 (I), 200m - 28.52 (I), 55m - 7.70 (I),Long Jump - 16’7.75” (I), 100m - 13.28 (O),200m - 27.40 (O), Long Jump - 16’3.25” (O)


500m - 1:24.60 (I), 800m- 2:30.13 (I),1 mile - 6:00.04 (I), 800m - 2:26.47 (O)


BULLDOGSElisabeth SawyerElisabeth Sawyer

SophomoreMid-DistanceCharlotte, N.C.East Mecklenburg H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 13th in the 1500 meter run (5:31.10) and 17th in the 3000 meter steeplechase (13:03.38) at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Finished sixth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 11:59.55 at the Aggie Relays … Took 15th in the 400 meter hurdles (1:14.04) and 27th in the 1500 meter run (5:17.77) at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Competed in the 1500 meter run (5:19.81) and in the 800 meter run (2:36.53) at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished eighth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:38.92 at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed 14th in the 1 mile run with her time of 5:59.97 at the Appalachian Opener … Crossed the fi nish line in 16th in the 1000 meter run at the Liberty Open with her time of 3:22.96 … Finished the 800 meter run with a time of 2:29.97 at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Finished the 1 mile run with a time of 5:50.64 at the Niswonger Invitational. Before Gardner-Webb: Two-time team captain at East Mecklen-burg H.S. ... Two-time regional qualifi er in the 300m hurdles ... Part of the two-time 4x800m regional qualifying team ... Part of the 4x400m regional qualifying squad ... Team MVP her senior season.

Holly ScottHolly Scott

SophomoreDistanceMt. Holly, N.C.Highland School of Technology

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 14th in the 1500 meter run with a time of 5:33.11 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Finished the 3000 meter run at the 49er Classic with a time of 12:39.52 … Finished the 5000 meter run with a time of 18:52.85 at the Jesse Owens Classic … Turned in a time of 5:42.38 in the 1500 meter run at the Asics Winthrop Invitational. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished eighth in the 1000 meter run with a time of 3:40.77 at the Appalachian Opener … Placed 10th in the 1 mile run with her time of 6:07.55 at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 26th in the 1 mile run at the Liberty Open with her time of 6:08.94. Before Gardner-Webb: A four-year letterwinner in cross-country and track at Highland Tech. ... Four-time cross-country MVP ... Three-time all-county selection ... Picked up all-conference honors three times ... Track MVP her senior season ... Named Athlete of the Year as a senior ... Com-peted in the Junior Olympics.

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800m - 2:29.97 (I), 1000m - 3:22.96 (I),1500m - 5:17.77 (O), 3000m - 11:59.55 (O),

3000m steeplechase - 13:03.68 (O)


1000m - 3:40.77 (I), 1 mile - 6:07.55 (I),1500m - 5:33.11 (O)


Brooke YeakleyBrooke Yeakley

SophomorePole VaultWaxhaw, N.C.Parkwood H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished eighth in the pole vault event at the 49er Classic, clearing the bar at 3.15 meters. 2008-09 Indoor: Placed sixth in the pole vault at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships, clearing the bar at 3.00 meters (9’10”) … Also took sixth in the pole vault event at the Liberty Open, clear-ing the bar at 3.15 meters (10’4”) … Placed seventh in the pole vault with a height of 3.20 meters (10’6”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Finished 21st in the pole vault with a height of 3.17 meters at the Tiger Paw Invitational. Before Gardner-Webb: A three-year letterwinner at Parkwood H.S. ... Placed third at the indoor state championship in the pole vault her senior season ... Set a school record after clearing 10’4” ... Won the county championship ... Finished fourth at the regional as a junior.

Ashlei AlexanderAshlei Alexander

FreshmanThrowsQueens, N.Y.Flushing H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and lettered at Flushing High School … Was the PSAC Indoor City and Bourough Champion and a State Finalist as a senior and sophomore … Set the PSAC All-Time Record during both the Indoor and Outdoor seasons as a junior … Was also a State Finalist her junior season… Was a USTAF Indoor and Outdoor Champion as a freshman … Also competed for the Metropolis Track Club where she was an AAU All-American, a USTAF Finalist, an NSIC All-American and an AAU National Club Champion … Was the a former record holder at the AAU and Junior Olympic Finals … Was named to the College Advisor Academic Honor Roll.

BULLDOGSTaylor CookTaylor Cook

FreshmanPole VaultBoone, N.C.Watauga H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and prepped at Watauga High School in Boone, N.C. under head coach Daniel Isaacs … Was a four year letterwinner … Was named to the All-Conference team in the high jump, long jump, triple jump and the 100 meter hurdles as a senior … Was a four-time Indoor National Qualifi er in the pole vault … Was also named to the All-State Indoor Team four times and the All-State Outdoor Team three-times in the pole vault event … Was a four-time All-Conference selection in the pole vault event … Was a two-time regional champion and two-time conference champion in the pole vault event … Was the Outdoor State Champion in the pole vault as a junior, clearing the bar at 11 feet … Was the Indoor State Champion in the pole vault her senior season, clearing the bar again at 11 feet … Was named the team’s Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field MVP as both a junior and a senior … Was a two-time captain for both the Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Teams … Was tagged the North Carolina All-Piedmont Field Athlete of the Year as a junior … Won the Coach’s Award as a sophomore and the Most Improved Field Athlete Award as a freshman … Was a Wendy’s High School Heisman winner … Also was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Beta Club.

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Ivana HughesIvana Hughes

Freshman Mid-DistanceEvans, Ga.Evans H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Was a four-year letterwinner at Evans High School ... Was the 400 county and region champion as a senior ... Was the county champion in the 400 as a junior and a sophomore ... Took second place in 400 at the county championships as a freshman ... Was the 800 region champion as a senior ... Finished in third-place in the 800 at the state championships as a senior and junior ... Finished second in the 800 at the regionals her junior season and third in the 800 at the county championships as a sophomore ... Took sixth in the 400 and seventh in the 800 at the Taco Bell Classic ... Helped her cross country team fi nish fi rst at the county meet and second at the regionals ... Was named the Rookie of the Year ... Set a personal best time of .57 in the 400 meter run as a senior ... Has a personal best time of 2:19 in the 800 meter run.


Pole Vault - 10’6” (I), Pole Vault - 10’4” (O)


BULLDOGSYazzming LeeYazzming Lee

Freshman Multi-eventsPaterson, N.J.Chapel Hill H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and prepped at Chapel Hill High School under head coach Kelly Williams … Was a four-year let-terwinner ... Named the County MVP her senior season … Was an All-County Champion in the 100 meter hurdles and in the triple jump as a senior … An All-County Champion in the 100 meter hurdles as a junior … Improved all four years at Chapel Hill High School … Had a time of 16.30 in the 100 meter hurdles as a senior … Turned in a distance of 35’1” in the triple jump her senior season.

Bethany WrightBethany Wright

FreshmanPole Vault, SprintsClayton, Ga.Rabun County H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and lettered in four sports at Rabun County High School under coaches Rusty Grimmett and Bo James … Was a three-time state qualifi er in the pole vault … Was also a two-time state qualifi er in the 4 x 400 meter relays … Was a two-time member of the 4 x 400 meter relay team that won regional’s … Was a state qualifi er in the long jump as a senior … Was twice named the Most Valuable Runner for her team … Was a 2008 Wendy’s High School Heisman winner … Was the AA State Champion in the pole vault in 2008 … Was a four-sport athlete at Rabun County H.S., letter-ing in volleyball, basketball, softball and track and fi eld.

Leah SteinkeLeah Steinke

FreshmanMid-DistanceGreen Cove Springs, Fla.Trinity Christian Academy

Before Gardner-Webb: Was a six-time state qualifi er in the 800 meters for Trinity Christian Academy ... Won districts in the 800 and in the mile as a freshman ... Also won the districts in the mile and 800 as a sophomore ... Finished second in the state at the 800 meter run as a junior with a personal best time of 2:18 ... Was on the varsity soccer team in both her senior and junior years ... Was a competitive gymnast from the age of 10 to 17.

Ariel ZimmermanAriel Zimmerman

FreshmanMid-DistanceWilliamsburg, Va.Lafayette H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Was a two-sport standout student-athlete at Lafayette High School ... Qualifi ed for the state championships in high jump, pole vault and the 4x800 meter relay team as a senior ... Was named All-District in cross country (20:48) as a senior ... Was named All-District in the high jump (4’10”) and in the pole vault (8’6”) her senior year ... Was named to the All-District team in the 1 mile (5:25), the 800 meter run (2:23) and in the 4x800 meter relay team ... Was All-State in indoor and outdoor track and fi eld ... Finished 12th in the 500 meter run at the Indoor state championships ... Was a three-year starter on the varsity soccer team ... Her soccer team fi nished fourth in the state her junior season ... Was awarded two school spirit and scholar awards ... Was a member of the National Honor Society and the NAHS.

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Charlie SteinkeCharlie Steinke

Redshirt-SeniorMid-DistanceGreen Cove Springs, Fla.Trinity Christian Academy

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 10th in the 800 meter run with his time of 1:56.69 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took 12th-place in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:56.55 at the 2009 High Point – Vert-klasse Invite … Placed 13th in the 800 meter run at the Duke Invitational with his time of 1:58.15 … Finished 27th in the 800 meter run (1:59.65) and competed in the 1500 meter run (4:12.25) at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished seventh in the 800 meter run with a fi nals time of 1:57.56 at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Took sev-enth in the 1 mile run with a time of 4:54.79 at the Appalachian Invitational … Also placed seventh in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.26 at the Liberty Open … Took 11th in the 800 meter run at the Appalachian Opener with his time of 2:03.51 … Finished 14th in the 800 meter run with his time of 1:58.75 at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Crossed the fi nish line in a time of 4:39.69 in the 1 mile run at the Niswonger Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Earned all-conference honors as part of the 4x400m relay team at the A-Sun Championship ... Took seventh at the A-Sun Championship in the 800m with a season-best time of 1:56.08 ... Posted a fourth-place fi nish in the event at the Catamount Classic, crossing in 1:58.91 ... Was 18th in the invitational section of the 1,500m at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in a time of 4:19.47 ... Helped the 4x400m relay team to an eighth-place fi nish at the Asics Winthrop Invitational. 2007-08 Indoor: Part of the school-record setting distance medley re-lay team that took fourth at the A-Sun Championships in a time of 10:32.60 ... Recorded a seventh-place fi nish in the 800m, fi nishing in 1:57.77 at the A-Sun Championships ... Part of the fourth-place 4x400m relay team at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing in 3:25.65 ... Took 12th in the mile at the Clemson Invitational with a time of 4:38.25 ... Was 14th in the 800m after crossing in 2:02.05 at the Clemson Invitational ... Placed fi fth in the 800m at the Appalachian Limited meet in 2:01.49. 2006-07 Outdoor: Earned a third-place fi nish with a time of 1:57.04 in the 800m at the A-Sun Championships ... Part of the school-record setting 4x800m team at the Clemson Relays, fi nishing in 8:01.94 ... Posted a time of 1:56.81 in the 800m at the Solid Orange Classic for third place. 2006-07 Indoor: Finished 11th at the A-Sun Championships in the 800m ... Part of the third-place distance medley relay team at the confer-ence meet ... Recorded a personal-best time of 2:01.20 in the 800m at the Carolina Invitational, fi nishing fi fth ... Had another personal-best time at the meet, this time in the mile, earning 25th in the race. 2005-06 Outdoor: Redshirted. 2005-06 Indoor: Redshirted. Before Gardner-Webb: Prepped at Trinity Christian Academy ... Was a four-sport athlete, participating in soccer, cross-country, track and football ... A multiple state qualifi er ... Was a member of Trinity Christian’s Class 1A state title in the 4x800m relay.

Paul SteinkePaul Steinke

SeniorHurdles, SprintsGreen Cove Springs, Fla.Trinity Christian Academy

2008-09 Outdoor: Earned all-conference honors at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships with his second-place fi nish in the 400 meter hurdles with a fi nals time of 52.23 … Won the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 52.89 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Finished second in the 400 meter hurdles at the 49er Classic with his fi nals time of 53.68 … Took third at the Aggie Relays in the 400 meter hurdles with his time of 52.66 … Placed sixth in the 400 meter dash (49.50) and 200 meter dash (22.48) at the Solid Orange Classic … Finished seventh in the 400 meter hurdles with a season-best time of 51.56 at the Georgia Tech Invitational … Crossed the fi nish line with a time of 52.31 in the 400 meter hurdles at the 2009 NCAA East Regional Championship meet, which was good enough to place him 14th. 2008-09 Indoor: Earned all-conference honors at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships with his third-place fi nish in the 400 meter dash with a fi nals time of 48.76 … Took sixth-place at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships in the 200 meter dash with his time of 22.65 … Placed second in the 500 meter dash with a time of 1:07.67 at the Liberty Open … Finished ninth in the 400 meter dash with his time of 50.56 at the Tiger Paw Invitational … Crossed the fi nish line in 20th at the Appalachian Invita-tional in the 200 meter dash with his time of 23.78. 2007-08 Outdoor: Earned all-conference honors at the A-Sun Cham-pionship with a third-place effort in the 400m hurdles, crossing in 53.91 ... Posted a season-best time in the event at the Asics Winthrop Invitational, fi nishing in 50.71 ... Won the 400m hurdles at the Radford Invitational in 55.59 ... Was fourth at the Catamount Classic in the 400m with a time of 50.79 ... Part of the second-place 4x400m relay team that fi nished in a time of 3:23. 2007-08 Indoor: Finished ninth in the 400m at the A-Sun Champion-ships in a time of 52.42 ... Part of the fourth-place 4x400m relay team at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing in 3:25.65 ... Placed 21st in the 55m hur-dles with a time of 8.47 at the Appalachian Opener ... Was 24th in the 400m at the Clemson Invitational after crossing in a time of 52.84 ... Finished 11th in the 400m with a time of 52.32 at the On The Track Invitational. 2006-07 Outdoor: Took second place in the 400m hurdles at the A-Sun Championships in a personal-best time of 54.73 ... Was ninth in the 400m hurdles at the Clemson Relays ... Established a then personal-best time of 54.99 in the 400m hurdles at the Auburn Invitational to place 13th. 2006-07 Indoor: Finished sixth in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.06 at the A-Sun Championships ... Part of the third-place distance medley relay team at the conference meet ... Was seventh in the high jump at the same meet ... Finished 10th in the 55m hurdles at the Appalachian Limited. Before Gardner-Webb: Won the region championship in the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles at Trinity Christian Academy his senior season ... Helped the 4x400m team win the regional championship ... Finished sixth in the state in the 300m hurdles his senior year and helped the 4x400m team to a sixth-place fi nish at the state championship.

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800m - 1:57.32 (I), 1 mile - 4:30.17 (I),800m - 1:56.08 (O), 1500m - 4:10.37 (O)


200m - 22.55 (I), 400m - 48.76 (I),500m - 1:07.67 (I), 55m hurdles - 8.36 (I),

200m - 22.48 (O), 400m - 49.50 (O), 400m hurdles - 51.56 (O)


BULLDOGSEvan BrusichEvan Brusich

JuniorMulti-EventsLilburn, Ga.Parkview H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Took fourth-place overall in the decathlon with 6,072 points at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … In the de-cathlon at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships, he fi nished second in the 100 meter dash (11.42), second in the 400 meter dash (49.85) and second in the 1500 meter run (4:29.11) … Picked a third-place fi nish in the decathlon at the 2009 Deacon Combined Events Classic, setting a new GWU school record with 6,538 points … In the decathlon at the combined classic, he fi nished second in the 1500 meter run (4.29.68) and fourth in both the 100 meter dash (11.02) and the 110 meter hurdles (15.57) … Finished in sixth-place in the decathlon at the 49er Classic with 5,824 points … Took seventh-place in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 15.35 at the 2009 High Point - Vertklasse Invite … Placed 12th in the pole vault with a height of 3.80 meters at the Asics Winthrop Invitational. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished seventh in the heptathlon with 3,960 points at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships, placing him in third in the GWU Indoor Track and Field Record Books … Finished fi rst in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.66 as part of the heptathlon at the Big South Championships … Finished second in both the 1000 meter run with a time of 2:52.57 and in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.36 as part of the heptathlon … Took 10th-place in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 8.18 at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed 12th in the 60 meter hurdles at the Liberty Open with his time of 9.05 … Finished in 15th-place in the pole vault with a height of 3.60 meters (11’9.75”) at the Liberty Open. 2007-08 Outdoor: Won the decathlon at the A-Sun Championship with a school-record 5,935 points ... Placed second at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in the decathlon with 5,845 points ... Took fourth in the 110m hurdles at the Solid Orange Classic in a time of 15.58 ... Was ninth at the A-Sun Championship in the 400m in 51.52. 2007-08 Indoor: Part of the fourth-place 4x400m relay team at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing in 3:25.65 ... Was 24th in the long jump at the Appalachian Opener with an effort of 6.28m (20’7.25”) ... Finished 21st in the 400m at the Clemson Invitational with a time of 52.16 ... Placed 14th at the Clemson Invitational in the 60m hurdles in a time of 8.90 ... Finished 23rd in the long jump at the On The Track Invitational with an effort of 5.64m (18’6”). Before Gardner-Webb: Placed third in the state in the 300m hurdles ... Part of the fi fth-place 1,600m relay team at the state championship ... Two-time state qualifi er in the 300m hurdles ... Helped his school win the region championship his junior season.

Justin ColeJustin Cole

JuniorDistanceTravelers Rest, S.C.Travelers Rest H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Took ninth-place in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:35.71 at the Aggie Relays … Finished 20th in the 5000 meter run with his time of 18:36.32 at the 2009 Big South Conference Outdoor Champion-ships … Took 30th-place in the 3000 meter run at the 49er Classic and in the 5000 meter run at the Asics Winthrop Invitational. 2008-09 Indoor: Placed 10th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:42.14 at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 16th in the 3000 meter run with his time of 10:19.39 at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Finished 26th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:30.71 at the Liberty Open … Placed 27th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:45.23 at the Appalachian Opener. Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and lettered at Travelers Rest High School in Travelers Rest, S.C. ... Was a state qualifi er in cross country his senior season ... Placed third in the 400-meter hurdles at Greenville County Championships ... Was also a member of the football team for two seasons.

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Heptahlon - 4230 points (I), 400m - 49.55 (O), Decathlon - 6538 points (O)


3000m - 10:19.39 (I), 3000m - 18:36.32 (O)


Johnathan RuckerJohnathan Rucker

JuniorHurdles, JumpsEvans, Ga.Greenbrier H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished fourth in the 110 meter hurdles with his fi nals time of 15.04 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took sixth-place in the high jump at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Champion-ships with a height of 1.95 meters … Also fi nished 14th at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships in the long jump with a leap of 6.14 meters … Placed sixth in the 110 meter hurdles with a fi nals time of 15.24 at the 49er Classic … Finished ninth in the high jump (1.95 meters) and 10th in the long jump (6.53 meters) at the 49er Classic … Took sixth in the 110 meter hurdles with his time of 15.22 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Finished 20th at the Jesse Owens Classic in the 110 meter hurdles with a time of 15.27. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished second in the 60 meter hurdles with a fi nals time of 8.22 at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Took fourth in the high jump at the 2009 Big South Championships, clearing the bar at 2.02 meters (6’7.5”) … Placed sixth in the long jump with a distance of 6.74 meters (22’1.5”) at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Finished fourth in the long jump with a distance of 6.74 meters (22’1.5”) at the Appalachian Opener … Also fi nished in eighth in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 7.98 at the Appalachian Opener … Placed in a tie for fourth in the high jump with a height of 1.95 meters (6’4.75”) at the Liberty Open … Also fi nished ninth at the Liberty Open in the triple jump with a distance of 13.42 meters (44’0.5”) … Tied for sixth in the high jump with a height of 2.00 meters (6’6.75”) at the Niswonger Invitational … Finished eighth in the 60 meter hurdles at the Niswonger Invitational with his fi nals time of 8.66 … Took eighth at the Appalachian Invitational in the 55 meter hurdles with a time of 8.10 … Also fi nished in 13th in the triple jump with a distance of 13.60 meters (44’7.5”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Finished in 11th in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.48 at the Tiger Paw Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Earned all-conference honors after clearing 2.00m (6’6.75”) in the high jump at the A-Sun Championship to take second ... Crossed the fi nish line in third at the Catamount Classic in the 110m hurdles with a time of 15.09 ... Posted a season-best time of 54.26 in the 400m hurdles at the 49er Classic ... Was fi fth at the conference meet in the 400m hurdles, posting a time of 56.39. 2007-08 Indoor: Finished sixth at the A-Sun Championships in the 60m hurdles, crossing in 8.64 ... Earned all-conference honors by tak-ing second at the A-Sun Championships in the high jump, clearing 1.94m (6’4.25”) ... Part of the fourth-place 4x400m relay team at the A-Sun Championships, fi nishing in 3:25.65 ...Took 10th in the 55m hurdles at the Appalachian Opener with a time of 8.15 ... Placed 14th at the Clemson In-vitational in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.00 ... Was second in the high jump at the Appalachian Limited meet with a height of 1.93m (6’4”). Before Gardner-Webb: Finished fi fth in the state in the 110m hurdles and sixth at the state meet in the 300m hurdles ... Won the region in the 300m hurdles ... Won the Blades for Grades award.

Christoph HutschalikChristoph Hutschalik

Redshirt-SophomoreThrowsGrossroehrsdorf, GermanyFerdinand-SauerbruchGymnasium

2008-09 Outdoor: Won the hammer throw at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships with a school-record throw of 58.70 meters … Fin-ished fi rst in the hammer throw with a then GWU record of 56.49 meters at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Took second-place in the hammer throw at the Solid Orange Classic (53.75 meters), at the CCU Invitational (55.94 meters) and at the 49er Classic (53.25 meters) … Finished in third in the hammer throw with a launch of 54.86 meters at the Aggie Relays … Took 11th at the Georgia Tech Invitational with a distance of 50.96 meters in the hammer throw … Finished in 15th in the hammer throw with a toss of 56.07 meters at the 2009 NCAA East Regional Championship meet. 2008-09 Indoor: Took sixth-place in the weight throw with a toss of 14.29 meters (46’10.75”) at the Appalachian Opener … Finished 13th in the weight throw with a throw of 13.97 meters (45’10”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed 19th in the weight throw at both the Niswonger Invi-tational and the Tiger Paw Invitational … Turned in a long throw of 15.09 meters (49’6.25”) at the Niswonger Invitational. 2007-08 Outdoor: Redshirted. 2007-08 Indoor: Finished sixth at the A-Sun Championships in the weight throw with a launch of 15.15 meters (49’8.5”). Before Gardner-Webb: Placed sixth at the German National Outdoor Championship in the hammer throw ... Six-time state champion in the ham-mer throw ... Was sixth at the German Outdoor Championships during his junior indoor season ... High School record-holder in the shot put.

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PERSONAL BESTS AT GWU200m - 23.45 (I), 55m hurdles - 7.98 (I),

60m hurdles - 8.22 (I), High Jump - 6’7.50” (I), Long Jump - 22’1.50” (I), Triple Jump - 44’7.50” (I),

400m - 51.08 (O), 110m hurdles - 14.88 (O),400m hurdles - 54.26 (O), High Jump - 6’6.75” (O)


Shot Put - 42’10.25” (I), Weight Throw - 49’8.50” (I),Hammer - 192’7” (O)


BULLDOGSJacob HoyleJacob Hoyle

SophomoreDistanceGastonia, N.C.Highland School of Technology

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished fourth in the 5000 meter run with a time of 17:26.90 at the Aggie Relays … Took 18th-place in the 5000 meter run with his time of 18:09.72 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Placed 22nd overall in the 5000 meter run with a time of 17:22.31 at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Turned in a time of 9:47.64 in the 3000 meter run at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished ninth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:57.84 at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 15th at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships in the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:49.21 … Placed 22nd in the 3000 meter run with a time of 10:06.72 at the Ap-palachian Opener … Finished the 1 mile run with a time of 4:54.43 at the Liberty Open. Before Gardner-Webb: A three-year letterwinner in cross country and track and fi eld at Highland School of Technology ... Qualifi ed for the state meet in cross country his senior season ... Was a regional qualifi er in track and fi eld and cross country three times ... Two-time all-county selection ... Two-time winner of the mile ... Two-time Team MVP in cross country.

Nick KellyNick Kelly

SophomoreDistanceBurlington, N.C.Walter Williams H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 11th in the 1500 meter run with a fi nals time of 4:02.00 at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Finished second in the 1500 meter run with a time of 4:00.53 at the Solid Orange Classic … Took third-place in the 3000 meter run with his time of 9:12.28 at the Aggie Relays … Placed fourth in the 5000 meter run (15:52.51) and fi fth in the 800 meter run (1:58.39) at the Asics Winthrop Invitational … Finished 17th in the 1500 meter run with a time of 4:05.67 at the Duke Invitational ... Took 19th in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:57.81 at the 49er Classic. 2008-09 Indoor: Finished eighth in the 3000 meter run with a time of 8:53.60 at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Took 10th-place at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships in the 1 mile run with his time of 4:29.58 … Placed second in the 1000 mile run with a time of 2:37.12 at the Liberty Open … Also fi nished third in the 1 mile run at the Liberty Open with his time of 4:27.52 … Took sixth at the Appalachian Invitational in the 3000 meter run with his time of 9:19.69 … Finished seventh in the 1 mile run with a time of 4:39.41 at the Appalachian Opener … Also fi nished 12th in the 800 mile run at the Appalachian Opener with his time of 2:03.62. Before Gardner-Webb: A four-year letterwinner at Walter Williams H.S. ... Conference regional runner of the year in cross-country ... Captained the winning regional team ... Second in the state in the 1600m ... Most outstanding Male Athlete award ... School record in the 1600m.

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3000m - 9:49.21 (I), 1 mile - 4:49.64 (I),5000m - 17:26.90 (O)


1000m - 2:37.12 (I), 3000m - 8:53.60 (I), 1 mile - 4:27.52 (I), 800m - 1:57.81 (O),

1500m - 4:00.53 (O), 3000m - 9:12.28 (O), 5000m - 15:52.51 (O)


Mike McPhersonMike McPherson

Sophomore ThrowsMansfi eld, Mass.Mansfi eld H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 15th in the shot put (13.01 meters) and 17th in the discus throw (26.40 meters) at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Championships … Took second-place in the shot put with a throw of 13.88 meters at the 2009 High Point – Vertklasse Invite … Placed ninth at the Asics Winthrop Invitational in the shot put with a long throw of 13.49 me-ters … Finished 10th in the shot put (14.00 meters) and 12th in the hammer throw (28.10 meters) at the Aggie Relays … Took 12th in the shot put with a toss of 13.46 meters at the 49er Classic.

2008-09 Indoor: Turned in a throw of 13.01 meters (42’8.25”) in the weight throw at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Also turned in a distance of 13.87 meters (45’6.25”) in the shot put at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Finished ninth in the shot put with a toss of 13.47 meters (44’2.50”) at the Liberty Open … Also fi nished 10th at the Liberty Open in the weight throw with a throw of 13.73 meters (45’0.50”) … Took 15th in the shot put with a distance of 13.27 meters (43’6.50”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed 16th in the shot put with a throw of 12.99 meters at the Tiger Paw Invitational.

Before Gardner-Webb: Won an indoor and outdoor state champion-ship his senior season ... Placed fourth at indoor nationals, earning All-America honors ... School record holder in the shot put with a mark of 58’ ... 2008 outdoor New England champion.

Van NelsonVan Nelson

SophomoreSprints, HurdlesMoseley, Va.Cosby H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Miss most of the season due to an injury ... Competed in one event. 2008-09 Indoor: Turned in a time of 25.44 in the 200 meter dash at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Placed 22nd in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.95 at the Appalachian Invitational … Finished 23rd in the 55 meter dash with his time of 6.85 at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 32nd in the 55 meter dash with a time of 6.84 at the Appalachian Opener … Also fi nished 32nd at the Tiger Paw Invitational in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.39. Before Gardner-Webb: A two-year letterwinner at Cosby H.S. ... Earned fi rst-team all-district honors as a senior ... Garnered all-central re-gion accolades ... Holds the school record in the 110m hurdles and the 300m hurdles ... All-district all-academic team selection.

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Shot Put - 46’8.50” (I), Weight Throw - 45’0.50” (I),Shot Put - 45’11.25” (O), Hammer - 92’2” (O)


55m - 6.84 (I), 60m - 7.39 (I), 200m - 23.95 (I)

Brice NixonBrice Nixon

SophomoreSprints, JumpsLithonia, Ga.M.L. King H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Competed and lettered at Martin Luther King Jr. High School under head coach Corey Jarvis … Turned in a personal best distance of 22’11” in the long jump as a senior … Was named to the First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-County Football Teams as a senior … Also lettered in football … Is also a member of the football team at GWU … Was a member of the honor roll all four years at M.L. King Jr. High School.

Lyndrez LeslieLyndrez Leslie

SophomoreSprintsLithonia, Ga.M.L. King H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Competed and lettered at Martin Luther King Jr. High School under head coach Corey Jarvis … Was named the best newcomer award as a sophomore … Also lettered in football … Is also a member of the football team at GWU.


BULLDOGSJosh PadgettJosh Padgett

SophomoreDistance/ThrowsForest City, N.C.Chase H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Was a multi-sport student-athlete at nearby Chase High School ... Lettered all four-years at Chase in cross country, wrestling and track and fi eld ... Was an eight-time academic award winner ... Was a Wendy’s High School Heisman fi nalist.

C.J. WiseC.J. Wise

SophomoreJumpsButler, Pa.Knoch H.S.

2008-09 Outdoor: Placed 10th in the high jump (1.85 meters) and 14th in the triple jump (12.04 meters) at the 2009 Big South Outdoor Cham-pionships … Took 13th in the triple jump with a distance of 12.82 meters at the 49er Classic … Also fi nished 13th in the triple jump at the Asics Winthrop Invitational, turning in a distance of 12.41 meters. 2008-09 Indoor: Took 10th in the triple jump with a distance of 12.41 meters (40’8.75”) at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Finished ninth in the high jump at the Appalachian Invitational, clearing the bar at 1.83 meters (6’) … Placed 12th in the triple jump with a distance of 12.50 meters (41’0.25”) at the Liberty Open. Before Gardner-Webb: Competed on the track team and soccer team at Knoch H.S. ... Finished eighth his senior season in the WPIAL.

Travis RogersTravis Rogers

SophomoreThrowsConyers, Ga.Eagles Landing Christian

2008-09 Outdoor: Finished 18th in the shot put with a throw of 12.55 meters at the Aggie Relays … Took 24th at the Aggie Relays in the discus throw with a toss of 31.33 meters … Placed 26th in the shot put with a toss of 11.94 meters at the 49er Classic … Also fi nished 29th at the 49er Classic in the hammer throw event with a launch of 27.84 meters.

2008-09 Indoor: Turned in a throw of 11.74 meters (38’6.25”) in the weight throw at the 2009 Big South Indoor Championships … Took 13th in the shot put with a launch of 12.81 meters (42’0.5”) at the Appalachian Opener … Finished 17th in the shot put with a long throw of 13.18 meters (43’3”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Placed 28th in the weight throw with a throw of 9.29 meters (30’5.75”) at the Appalachian Invitational … Took 29th in the shot put with a distance of 12.46 meters (40’10.5”) at the Niswonger Invitational.

Before Gardner-Webb: Three-year letterwinner at Eagles Land-ing Christian ... Finished second in the state his senior year ... Also named Team MVP his senior campaign ... Took fourth in the state his junior year ... Garnered a sixth-place effort in the shot put his sophomore season.

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Shot Put - 43’3” (I), Weight Throw - 38’6.25” (I),Shot Put - 41’2.25” (O), Discus - 102’9” (O),

Hammer - 84’11” (O)


High Jump - 6’ (I), Triple Jump - 40’8.75” (I),High Jump - 6’0.75” (O), Triple Jump - 40’8.75 (O)


Jack ZimmermanJack Zimmerman

SophomoreMid-DistanceCoral Springs, Fla.Stoneman Douglas H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended Stoneman Douglas H.S. ... Garnered Silver Cord accolades ... Competed for Coral Springs Swim Club ... Earned the coach’s award his junior season ... Posted a time of 25.88 in the 50 free his senior season ... Sister Ariel is on the women’s track and fi eld team.

Steven GardnerSteven Gardner

FreshmanPole VaultChesnee, S.C.Chesnee H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and prepped at Chesnee High School under head coach Eric Ludamen … Was named to the All-Re-gion team as a senior … Took fourth in the state as both a senior and junior … Cleared the bar at 13’6” as a senior … Turned in a high of 12’6” as a junior.

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Clint McManusClint McManus

FreshmanPole Vault, High JumpFranklin, N.C.Franklin H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and ran track at Franklin High School under head coach Tim Hockens … Was named All-Conference and All-Region in the pole vault as a senior … Finished fi rst in the region, fi rst in the conference and seventh in the state in the pole vault his senior year … Took fi rst in the conference, third in the region and seventh in the state as a junior … Placed second in the conference, third in the region and eighth in the state in the pole vault as a sophomore.

Chase FullerChase Fuller

FreshmanSprintsDanbury, Conn.Danbury H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and prepped at Danbury High School in Danbury, Connecticut under head coach Rob Murray … Was a letterwinner in both track and fi eld and football … An Indoor Track and Field State LL’s Medalist with a sixth-place fi nish … Was named to the All-Conference Defensive Team in football as a senior.

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BULLDOGSCodi MerrittCodi Merritt

Freshman SprintsMount Olive, N.J.Mount Olive H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Prepped at Mount Olive High School under Coach Hehn … Was a two year letterwinner … Was All-County, All-Area and Second-Team All-State as a senior … Was named All-County and All-Area as a junior … Finished ninth at the Nationals in the 4 x 200 meter relay … Turned in a time of 51.8 in the 400 meter dash in indoor and a time of 49.7 in the outdoor season as a senior.

Josiah Stanton-BrooksJosiah Stanton-Brooks

FreshmanDistanceSeattle, Wash.Union Grove H.S. (Georgia)

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended Union Grove High School in Georgia ... Was the two-time All-Region Champion in the 800 and 1600 in track and fi eld ... Finished third in the state in the 800 meter run in 2009 ... Was the Great American Cross Country Invitational Champion in 2008 ... Was part of the 4x800 team that fi nished fourth at the state meet ... Was named All-Region as both a senior and a junior ... Was a state qualifi er as both a senior and a junior ... Was the team MVP in both his senior and junior seasons ... Was the team captain of both the cross country and track and fi eld teams as a senior ... Set personal best times of 1:55.14 in the 800, 16:25 in the 5k and 4:30 in the 1600 meter run.

Bo MillerBo Miller

FreshmanSprints, JumpsNew Albany, OhioWorthington Christian H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended and prepped at Worthington Christian High School under Head Coach Adam Heath … Was a four year letterwinner in track and fi eld … Was named the Sprinter of the Year as a junior … Was named All-Conference and All-Ohio as a senior … Set the school record in the long jump as a junior with a distance of 21’4” … Also set the school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.18 as a senior … Finished fi fth in the 4 x 400 meter relay and sixth in the 200 meter dash at the Ohio State Meet his senior year.

Colby WittColby Witt

FreshmanDistanceWinchester, Va.Sherando H.S.

Before Gardner-Webb: Attended Sherando High School in Winchester, Virginia ... Was named All-Region his senior season ... Set personal best times of 4:32 in the mile, 9:39 in the 2-mile and 2:02 in the 800 his senior season ... Also set a personal best time of 16:58 in the 5k.

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ALL-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERSMen’s All-Conference Performers

2009Indoor Track & FieldJake Didion .............................................................. Long Jump, Triple JumpAdam Reed ..................................................................................... Pole VaultJohnathan Rucker ....................................................................... 60m HurdlesPaul Steinke ........................................................................................... 400m

Outdoor Track & FieldEvan Brusich .................................................................................. DecathlonJake Didion .................................................................................. Triple JumpChristoph Hutschalik ............................................................ Hammer ThrowAdam Reed ..................................................................................... Pole VaultPaul Steinke ............................................................................. 400m Hurdles

2008Indoor Track & FieldDobson Collins................................................................... 60m, 60m HurdlesJake Didion ...............................................................Long Jump, Triple JumpElliott Haynie ...............................................................Heptathlon, Pole VaultTimothy Israel .......................................................................................... MileJohnathon Rucker ........................................................................... High Jump

Outdoor Track & FieldEvan Brusich ................................................................................... DecathlonErin Goodrum .....................................................................................4x400mJerel Langley .........................................................................................JavelinJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultVonzell Pittman .............................................................................Triple JumpAdam Reed ...................................................................................... Pole VaultJohnathon Rucker ............................................................ High Jump, 4x400mCharles Steinke ...................................................................................4x400mPaul Steinke ................................................................400m hurdles, 4x400m

2007Indoor Track & FieldDobson Collins............................................................................ 60m HurdlesJake Didion ...............................................................Long Jump, Triple JumpErin Goodrum ..................................................Distance Medley Relay, 800mElliott Haynie ............................................................... Pentathlon, Pole VaultMatt Knippen ..................................................................................... Shot PutGeoff Lesch-Wragge .................................................. Distance Medley RelayJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultCody MacArthur .......................................................................Weight ThrowCharlie Steinke ........................................................... Distance Medley RelayPaul Steinke ............................................................... Distance Medley Relay

Outdoor Track & FieldJake Didion ...........................................High Jump, Long Jump, Triple JumpElliott Haynie ................................................................Decathlon, Pole VaultTim Israel .............................................................................................1,500mJerel Langley .........................................................................................JavelinGeoff Lesch-Wragge ...............................................................................800mJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultCody MacArthur .......................................... Discus, Hammer Throw, JavelinRyan McNeely ........................................................................................400mCharlie Steinke ........................................................................................800mPaul Steinke .............................................................................. 400m Hurdles

2006 Indoor Track & FieldMichael Buckshaw ............................................................................. Shot PutDobson Collins............................................................................ 60m HurdlesErin Goodrum ............................................................ Distance Medley RelayElliott Haynie .................................................................................. Pole VaultJoshua Hudson ............................................................... 3,000m SteeplechaseTimothy Israel .......................................................................................... Mile

DeKorda Jackson ....................................................... Distance Medley RelayMatt Knippen ............................................................ Shot Put, Weight ThrowGeoffrey Lesch-Wragge ...................................Distance Medley Relay, 800mJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultCody MacArthur .......................................................................Weight ThrowAlex Nimmo ............................................................... Distance Medley RelayKevin Prime ...................................................................................60m, 200m

Outdoor Track & FieldMichael Buckshaw ..................................................Hammer Throw, Shot PutDobson Collins................... 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, 4x100m, 4x400mBryant Davis .......................................................................................4x400mJake Didion ............................................... Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x100mErin Goodrum .........................................................................................800mElliott Haynie .................................................................................. Pole Vault DeKorda Jackson .................................................................4x100m, 4x400mMatt Knippen .............................................Discus, Hammer Throw, Shot PutJerel Langley .........................................................................................JavelinJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultCody MacArthur .......................................... Discus, Hammer Throw, JavelinLucas McAneney ...............................................................................10,000mVonzell Pittman ....................................................................4x100m, 4x400m

2005Outdoor Track & FieldBryant Davis .......................................................................................4x100mJake Didion ............................................... Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x100mMatt Knippen ........................................................................ Discus, Shot PutJerel Langley .........................................................................................JavelinJeremy Longshore ........................................................................... Pole VaultLucas McAneney ...............................................................................10,000mDarryl Nelson ......................................................................... Hammer ThrowJustin O’Sheilds ......................................................... 110m Hurdles, 4x100mKevin Prime .............................................................................100m, 4x100m

2004Outdoor Track & FieldMichael Buckshaw ................................................................................DiscusChip Carter ..........................................................................................4x400mAdam Gaske ................................................................... 3,000m SteeplechaseShedrick Elliott ...................................................................................4x100mShane Flippin ............................................................400m, 4x100m, 4x400mAndrew Howard ..................................................................................4x400mDarryl Nelson ......................................................................... Hammer ThrowKevin Prime ..................................................................100m, 200m, 4x100mAaron Sykes ........................................................................................4x100mTJ Taylor ...............................................................................................JavelinMatthew Winning ................................................................................4x400m

2003Outdoor Track & FieldPeter Augusta ......................................................................................4x100mPat Barron ........................................................................ Pole Vault, 4x100mAdam Gaske ................................................................... 3,000m SteeplechaseShedrick Elliott ...................................................................................4x400mLee Hogan ...........................................................................................4x400mLamar Ingram ...........................................................................100m, 4x100mTommy Menya .........................................................................400m, 4x400mCraig Norman ................................................................................. High JumpKevin Prime .........................................................................4x100m, 4x400m

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ALL-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERS

GWU Track & Field National ChampionsNCAA Division II IndoorsNicole McClain 2000 High JumpJulia O’Neal 2000 55m

NCAA Division II OutdoorsSylvia Chelimo 2000 5,000m; 10,000mJulia O’Neal 2000 100m

GWU Track & Field All-AmericansNCAA Division II IndoorsSylvia Chelimo 2000 MileNatilee Dawkins 2000 55mH; Triple JumpNicole McClain 2000 High JumpJulia O’Neal 2000 55m

NCAA Division II OutdoorsSylvia Chelimo 2000 3,000m; 5,000m; 10,000mNatilee Dawkins 2000 100mMarlon Greensword 2000 800mDavid Lloyd 2000 400mH; USTCA Academic All-AmericanJulia O’Neal 2000 100m; 200m

NCAA Division ILindsey Sutherland 2003 USTCA Academic All-AmericanTara Stephenson 2003 USTCA Academic All-AmericanElizabeth Maxwell 2007 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanElliott Haynie 2008 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanJerel Langley 2008 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanCarrie Long 2008 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanElizabeth Maxwell 2008 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanChristoph Hutschalik 2009 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanPaul Steinke 2009 USTFCCCA Academic All-AmericanKelly Bridges 2009 USTFCCCA Academic All-American

Women’s All-Conference Performers

2009Indoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus ............................................................. Pole Vault, PentathlonKelly Bridges ................................................................................. Pole VaultCaryn Daane ...................................................................................... Shot PutBeth Long ............................................................................................... 800mKayla Morgan ................................................................................ Pentathlon Outdoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus ........................................................... Pole Vault, HeptathalonKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultCaryn Daane ....................................................................................... Shot PutGwennetta Jones ............................................................................... Shot PutBeth Long ............................................................................................... 800mSarah Wyszynski ...................................................................................Javelin

2008Indoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus .................................................................................PentathlonKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultCaryn Daane ....................................................................................... Shot PutCarrie Long ..................................................................................... Pole VaultElizabeth Maxwell .................................................... Shot Put, Weight ThrowKayla Morgan .................................................................................Pentathlon

Outdoor Track & FieldKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultCaryn Daane ....................................................................................... Shot PutTabitha Hamilton...................................................................................DiscusCarrie Long ..................................................................................... Pole VaultElizabeth Maxwell .....................................Discus, Hammer Throw, Shot PutSarah Wyszynski ...................................................................................Javelin 2007Indoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus ................................................................................. Pole VaultKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultElizabeth Maxwell ............................................................................. Shot PutKayla Morgan ...............................................................................Triple JumpKatherine Warden....................................................................................800m

Outdoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus ................................................................................ HeptathlonKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultCaryn Daane ....................................................................................... Shot PutMerissa Hawkins ............................................................................. Pole VaultElizabeth Maxwell .....................................Hammer Throw, Javelin, Shot PutBree Tharpe .................................................................... 3,000m SteeplechaseSarah Wyszynski ...................................................................................Javelin

2006 Indoor Track & FieldVictoria Argus ............................................................ Triple Jump, Pole VaultKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultMerissa Hawkins ............................................................................. Pole VaultElizabeth Maxwell ................................................................Shot Put, JavelinCarlene McLean ......................................................................................800mKatherine Warden..................................................................................1500m

Outdoor Track & FieldKelly Bridges .................................................................................. Pole VaultMerissa Hawkins ............................................................................. Pole VaultBeth Long ..........................................................................................4 x 400m Elizabeth Maxwell ................................................................................JavelinCarlene McLean ................................................................................4 x 400mLauren Montgomery ........................................................................4 x 400m

Katherine Warden..............................................................................4 x 400m Lindsey Sutherland ....................................Discus, Hammer Throw, Shot PutSarah Wyszynski ...................................................................................Javelin

2005Outdoor Track & FieldKidada Dawkins ............................................................................. High JumpTamara Stephenson ................................................................... 400m HurdlesTara Stephenson ................................................................................. Shot Put

2004Outdoor Track & FieldKidada Dawkins ............................................................................. High JumpMargo Robinson ........................................................Long Jump, Triple JumpTamara Stephenson .......................................... 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles

2003Outdoor Track & FieldSylvia Chelimo ................................................................800m, 1,500m, 10kNatilee Dawkins ....................................................100m Hurdles,Triple JumpMargo Robinson .............................................................................Long JumpTamara Stephenson ................................................................... 400m HurdlesTara Stephenson ....................................................................................JavelinLindsey Sutherland ............................................................................ Shot PutSoyini Thompson .................................................................... 400m OutdoorBecky Walter ................................................................................... Pole Vault

* to qualify as all-conference, one must fi nish in the top-3 of one’s event at the conference championship meet

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GARDNER-WEBB TRACK & FIELD RECORD BOOK

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WOMEN’S INDOOR RECORDS MEN’S INDOOR RECORDS

Event Record Holder (Year) Mark55m Julia O’Neal (2000) 6.6960m Julia O’Neal (2001) 7.34200m Julia O’Neal (2001) 24.02400m Soyini Thompson (2002) 56.82500m Soyini Thompson (2003) 1:15.91800m Sylivia Chelimo (2002) 2:10.091000m Sylivia Chelimo (2003) 2:56.721500m Sylivia Chelimo (2003) 4:35.893000m Sylivia Chelimo (2002) 9:29.525000m Sylivia Chelimo (2002) 16:32.791 mile Sylivia Chelimo (2002) 4:44.9655m hurdles Natilee Dawkins (2003) 7.9260m hurdles Natilee Dawkins (2003) 8.45High Jump Nicole McClain (2001) 1.85m (6’0.50”)Pole Vault Carrie Long (2008) 3.65m (11’11.75”)Long Jump Margo Robinson (2001) 6.20m (20’4.25”)Triple Jump Lucie Bujetova (2002) 12.90m (42’4”)Shot Put Elizabeth Maxwell (2008) 13.07m (42’10.75”)Weight Throw Elizabeth Maxwell (2008) 15.93m (52’3.25”)Pentathlon Tara Stephenson (2005) 3661 points4x400m relay - T.Stephenson, L. Bujetova, M. Robinson, S.Thompson (2002) 3:49.25DMR - K.Warden, L.Montgomery, C.McLean, M.Milner (2006) 12:28.03

Event Record Holder (Year) Mark55m Kevin Prime (2005) 6.4160m Kevin Prime (2003) 6.88200m Kevin Prime (2005) 21.83400m David Lloyd (2001) 48.61500m Marlon Greensword (2001) 1:02.98800m Marlon Greensword (2001) 1:53.761000m Marlon Greensword (2001) 2:33.773000m Joshua Hudson (2007) 8:41.765000m Lucas McAneney (2008) 15:10.011 mile Tim Israel (2008) 4:21.2055m hurdles Dobson Collins (2008) 7.7060m hurdles Dobson Collins (2008) 8.07High Jump Craig Norman (2003) 2.13m (6’11.75”)Pole Vault Elliott Haynie (2008) 5.38m (17’7.75”)Long Jump Jake Didion (2008) 7.49m (24’7”)Triple Jump Jake Didion (2009) 15.24m (50’)Shot Put Matt Knippen (2007) 15.79m (51’9.75”)Weight Throw Cody MacArthur (2007) 16.20m (53’1.75”)Heptathlon Elliott Haynie (2008) 4645 points4x400m relay - D.Lloyd, C.Whitney, R.Fontenette, M.Greensword (2000) 3:18.924x800m relay - A.Gaske, L.Hogan, S.Elliott, C.Carter (2003) 8:05.17DMR - C. Steinke, T. Israel, E. Goodrum, A. Nimmo (2008) 10:32.60

WOMEN’S OUTDOOR RECORDS MEN’S OUTDOOR RECORDS

Event Record Holder (Year) Mark100m Julia O’Neal (2000, 2002) 11.67200m Julia O’Neal (2000) 24.21400m Tamara Stephenson (2004) 55.68800m Sylivia Chelimo (2003) 2:11.841500m Sylivia Chelimo (2001) 4:31.523000m Sylivia Chelimo (2001) 9:31.755000m Sylivia Chelimo (2001) 16:11.5610000m Sylivia Chelimo (2001) 34:19.451 mile Sylivia Chelimo (2003) 5:03.25100m hurdles Natilee Dawkins (2003) 13.78400m hurdles Tamara Stephenson (2005) 58.943000m STP Bree Tharpe (2007) 11:58.29High Jump Nicole McClain (2000) 1.84m (6’0.50”)Pole Vault Kelly Bridges (2009) 3.70m (12’1.50”)

Carrie Long (2008) 3.70m (12’1.50”)Long Jump Margo Robinson (2001) 6.01m (19’8.75”)Triple Jump Natilee Dawkins (2001) 12.85m (42’2”)Shot Put Gwennetta Jones (2009) 13.82m (45’4.25”)Discus Elizabeth Maxwell (2008) 41.53m (136’3”)Hammer Elizabeth Maxwell (2008) 49.17m (161’4”)Javelin Sarah Wyszynski (2009) 42.19m (138’5”)Heptathlon Tara Stephenson (2003) 5071 points4x100m relay - N.Dawkins, S.Thompson, C.Petty, J.O’Neal (2000) 46.064x200m relay - N.Dawkins, S.Thompson, D.Williams, M.Robinson (2001) 1:38.564x400m relay - J.O’Neal, S.Thompson, T.Stephenson, L.Bujetova (2002) 3:46.324x800m relay - M.Houghton, P.McClymont, C.Miller, S.Chelimo (2001) 8:52.74

Event Record Holder (Year) Mark100m Kevin Prime (2003) 10.56200m Kevin Prime (2003) 21.23400m Marlon Greensword (2000) 46.95800m Marlon Greensword (2000) 1:49.091500m Tim Israel (2007) 3:58.763000m Joshua Hudson (2007) 8:47.565000m Joshua Hudson (2006) 15:10.8210000m Lucas McAneney (2008) 31:24.321 mile Gary Threatt (1975) 4:24.50110m hurdles Dobson Collins (2008) 14.41400m hurdles David Lloyd (2001) 51.063000m STP Joshua Hudson (2006) 9:36.12High Jump Craig Norman (2002) 2.21m (7’3”)Pole Vault Elliott Haynie (2007) 5.06m (16’7.25”)Long Jump Jake Didion (2007) 7.44m (24’5”)Triple Jump Jake Didion (2007) 15.44m (50’8”)Shot Put Matt Knippen (2006) 16.07m (52’8.75”)Discus Cody MacArthur (2007) 49.75m (163’3”)Hammer Christoph Hutschalik (2009) 58.70m (192’7”)Javelin Jerel Langley (2007) 66.70m (218’10”)Decathlon Evan Brusich (2009) 6538 points4x100m relay - L.Ingram, P.Augusta, P.Barron, K.Prime (2003) 41.674x200m relay - L. Ingram, T. Menya, P.Augusta, C.Norman (2002) 1:30.674x400m relay - M. Greensword, C. Whitney, R. Fontenette, D. Lloyd (2000) 3:14.384x800m relay - C.Steinke, E. Goodrum, T. Israel, G. Lesch-Wragge 8:01.94


THIS IS GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITYGardner-Webb University (GWU), located on 250 acres in Boiling Springs, N.C., is a private, four-year, NCAA Division I institution affi liated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. GWU has been recognized as one of only 134 institutions in America on the John Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges.

GWU enrolls over 4,000 students from 33 states and 34 foreign countries in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. Small classes in a personal learning environment allow the university to feature a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. With increased national exposure and attention given to the institution’s academic programs and character building opportunities, the enrollment has grown over 60 percent in the last 10 years.

There are 45 major fi elds of study on the undergraduate level. Graduate programs such as the School of Divinity, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, and the Graduate School are gaining regional acclaim for numbers of students served and quality of programs exhibited. Gardner-Webb’s GOAL Program (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners) operates on 17 satellite campuses around North Carolina for working adults who are seeking to complete their four-year degrees at night. Recent expansion efforts also have created two new modern facilities for off-campus students - GWU at Statesville and GWU at Charlotte.

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GARDNER-WEBB ADMINISTRATION

Dr. A. Frank Bonner, in his fi fth year as the president of Gardner-Webb University, took offi ce on May 2, 2005, and was inaugurated on April 6, 2006. Bonner is no stranger to Gardner-Webb, having been a part of the University family since 1987. A native of Greenville, S.C., Bonner graduated from Furman University in 1969, has a M.A. degree from the University of Georgia and earned a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a faculty member and Associate Dean at Anderson College in Anderson, S.C., prior to beginning his career in Boiling Springs as Vice President for Academic Affairs. In 1992, Bonner was promoted to provost and senior vice president at Gardner-Webb, a post he held until assuming his current role in 2005.

After a comprehensive, national search for the university’s new president, chairman of the presidential search committee and the board of trustees, Frank Beam, said, “We came to the conclusion that we had the most qualifi ed candidate right here at the university.” Bonner succeeded Dr. Frank Campbell, who served Gardner-Webb University as president from October, 2002 until June, 2005. Active in civic life and in the community, Bonner has served on the boards of the United Way, the YMCA, and Communities in Schools, and he serves on the Cleveland County Sports Commission. He is a past chairman of the Cleveland County Chamber, a past president of the Shelby Rotary Club, and a Sunday School teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church in Shelby. Bonner is also a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. During Bonner’s time as provost, Gardner-Webb emerged as a vibrant institution for higher learning, offi cially moving from college to university in 1993. The institution’s academic reputation has steadily improved during Bonner’s time in Boiling Springs, with a tremendous faculty and consistently evolving curriculum. Bonner is married to the former Florence “Flossie” Black of Chester, S.C., also a graduate of Furman University. They are parents of two adult daughters and four grandchildren.

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GARDNER-WEBB ADMINISTRATION

Gardner-Webb alumnus Chuck Burch is in his 13th year as Vice President for Athletics and his 28th year in athletics administration. The Charlotte, N.C., native spearheaded the Bulldogs move into Division I athletics, which resulted in Gardner-Webb’s addition to the Big South Conference as an associate member for football in 2001, and GWU’s move to the Big South as a full member – which became offi cial on July 1, 2008. Burch oversees all athletic operations at Gardner-Webb, including management and supervision of athletic programs, facilities and budgets. During his career at GWU, Burch has overseen across-the-board improvements in facilities and the addition of fi ve new sports since arriving in 1997. A sixth sport, men’s swimming was added in 2007-08. Burch is also responsible for continued improvements in the quality and quantity of Gardner-Webb’s athletics staff – with a number of full-time positions created to assist and enhance the entire department. GWU athletics has seen a steady increase in academic performance since Burch’s arrival, and the department has posted a combined GPA above 3.0 in each of the last two academic years. Gardner-Webb’s fi nal year in the Atlantic Sun Conference was fruitful, with several notable wins and the usual high number of strong academic performances by the Bulldogs’ student-athletes. GWU enjoyed its most successful athletics year as a Division I member in 2006-07. Gardner-Webb won its fi rst Atlantic Sun Conference Academic Championship, unseating Belmont University for the title. The Bulldogs also fi nished third in the men’s and women’s combined sports standings – a very impressive effort in the race for the inaugural Bill Bibb Trophy. Gardner-Webb’s men’s soccer team captured the imagination of faces across Cleveland County during its run to the 2006 A-Sun Championship and the NCAA Tournament second round. National qualifi ers in Track & Field, swimming and wrestling highlighted competitive success for the Bulldogs in 2006-2007. Burch, a graduate of Independence (N.C.) High in Charlotte, and former member of Gardner-Webb’s football team, spent 1991-1997 as Director of Athletics at Liberty (Va.) University, and was instrumental in a successful and well run department in Lynchburg as well. He also served Liberty as Associate Director of Athletics (1988-1990), Assistant Director of Athletics (1984-1988), Sports Information Director (1986-1988) and Assistant Director of Sports Information (1982-1984). After graduating from Gardner-Webb in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Burch, 52, earned his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1982. His wife, Franki, holds a Ph.D. in Health Education from the University of Virginia, and is a member of the faculty at Gardner-Webb. The couple has three children, Travis, a recent graduate of Furman University, Danielle, a sophomore soccer player at Brevard (N.C.) College and Amy (15).

Senior Woman Administrator Pam Scruggs is in her 30th year of service with Gardner-Webb University athletics, and remains one of the most vital components of the program’s success. Scruggs has served as Associate Athletics Director and SWA since 2000. Scurggs provides the athletics department with consistent and dependable performance in a number of crucial administrative areas. Her primary responsibilities include monitoring the athletics department budgets, monitoring the operation of the department’s women’s varsity programs, overseeing game-day operations and assisting in the administration of the University’s entire athletics program. Scruggs plays an invaluable role in the success of Bulldog athletics. Pam and her husband, John, have one daughter, Bonnie.

Chuck BurchChuck Burch

Vice Presidentfor Athletics

Pam ScruggsPam Scruggs

Associate A.D.& Senior Women’sAdministrator

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ACADEMICS AT GARDNER-WEBB

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

GRADUATE SCHOOL

Perhaps there is no greater time to observe the academic quality of Gardner-Webb University than right now. All of the necessary factors for academic excellence – faculty, students, resources, curriculum – are working in conjunction with one another to gain widespread acclaim from alumni, friends, trustees, the media and the community. Over 130 full-time faculty members comprise a group of educators at GWU being heralded as the "premiere class of instructors ever assembled at the University." Over 80 percent of the faculty hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, and many boast of well-documented activities in the business and professional worlds. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1, Gardner-Webb is able to provide personal instruction to its students, who now number over 4,000, making Gardner-Webb the fifth-largest private institution in North Carolina. New technological features in our library enhance the learning experience for a higher quality student. The incoming freshman class this year averaged over 1020 on the SAT and a 3.5 GPA.

AccountingAmerican Sign LanguageArtAthletic TrainingBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryCommunications

SCHOOL OF DIVINITY

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

GOAL PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Science in:AccountingBusiness AdministrationCriminal JusticeHealth ManagementHuman ServicesManagement Information SystemsNursingReligious Studies

M.A. in Mental Health CounsellingM.A. in Elementary Education (K-6)M.A. in EnglishM.A. in English Education (K-6)M.A. in Middle Grades Education (9-12)M.A. in NursingM.A. in School Administration (K-12)M.A. in School CounselingM.A. in Sport Science & Pedagogy

MBA in Business AdministrationM.Acc. in AccountingI.MBA in International Business

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)M.D M.Div. in Christian EducationM.Div. in Church MusicM.Div/MBAM.Div. in MissiologyM.Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling

DOCTORAL DEGREES OFFERED

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Computer ScienceElementary Education (K-6)EnglishFinanceFrenchHealth & WellnessHistoryInternational Business

JournalismManagement Information SystemsMathematicsMedical TechnologyMiddle School Education (6-9)Music BusinessMusic CompositionMusic Education

Music PerformanceNursingPhysical EducationPhysician AssistantPolitical SciencePsychologyReligious StudiesSacred Music

Social ScienceSociologySpanishSports ManagementTheater Arts

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ATHLETIC TRAININGAn integral part of the entire Gardner-Webb University athletics program, the Athletic Training Program emphasizes the importance of wellness in the teams’ pursuit of success. Under the supervision of Kevin Jones, ATC, and the rest of the Athletic Training faculty and staff, athletic training students complete part of their clinical education with the University’s 21 varsity sports. Jones and his staff work toward the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The athletic training students at GWU are fortunate to have a faculty and staff of nine certifi ed athletic trainers and a cooperative intercollegiate athletics staff to enhance their learning experience. The clinical education that is conducted while serving the student-athletes at Gardner-Webb University allows for comprehensive medical care in a learning environment. The athletic training educational program recently completed its full accreditation by CAAHEP, marking an exciting moment in the program’s history. Athletic training students are able to pursue a B.S. in Athletic Training through the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies. Upon graduation, athletic training students must complete a three-part examination conducted by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association’s Board of Certifi cation to become Certifi ed Athletic Trainers (ATC). One of the most respected academic majors on campus, the Gardner-Webb Athletic Training educational program boasts a growing enrollment and provides students with fi rst-class instruction and practical experience in their chosen fi eld of study. Currently, Gardner-Webb graduates are working with NFL teams, colleges and universities, high schools and physical therapy clinics. After their academic careers at Gardner-Webb, many students also choose to seek graduate assistant positions at colleges and universities around the nation.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF DIRECTORY

Kevin Jones, MA, ATC Director of Athletic Training [email protected] Jon T. Mitchell, MA, ATC Service Program Director [email protected] Heather Hartsell, MA, ATC Educational Program Director [email protected] Kat Ayotte, MA, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Stephenie Stark, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Bill Harvard, MA, ATC, CSCS Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Mathea Hungerford, MS, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Patti Denny, MA, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer [email protected] Josh Martin Graduate Assistant [email protected] Heather Byrd Graduate Assistant [email protected] Brianna Shevlin Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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BULLDOG STRENGTHGWU STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PHILOSOPHY

In today’s world of collegiate athletics, the strength and conditioning program has become one of the most vital aspects in the development of the complete student-athlete. The mission and philosophy of the Gardner-Webb University Strength and Conditioning Program is based on several key elements of development. We are committed to: * Furthering the commitment to excellence * Enhancing athleticism * Development of: Strength, Power, SAQ (speed/agility/quickness), Mobility/Flexibility, Energy System Training, Mental Toughness * Building team unity and self discipline * Injury prevention training * Promoting proper nutrition along with rest and recovery * Developing a strong work ethic that the student-athlete takes with them in life after graduation

When designing the Gardner-Webb Strength and Conditioning Program, the strength staff incorporates training the total body utilizing various proven training techniques. These techniques range from traditional lifting to training “outside the box”. In order to keep the athlete from adapting to the same training stimulus, causing a plateau effect, the program is changed every 4-6 weeks. The strength staff stays current in their profession in order to provide the best program for the student-athlete to improve their performance and each team receives a program that is designed to strengthen the movements involved in their particular sport. The strength staff works closely with the athletic training staff in the injury rehab process with the joint goal of getting the student-athlete back into competition. At the foundation of the Gardner-Webb University Strength Staff philosophy lays the desire to constantly improve the program for our student-athletes and athletic teams.

BULLDOG STRENGTH STAFF DIRECTORY

Tracy Sibley Director of Strength & Conditioning [email protected] Dave Miller Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach [email protected] Eric Wood Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant [email protected] Amanda Kuperavage Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant [email protected]

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THis is GArdner-Webb

Gardner-Webb at a Glance• Located in Boiling Springs, N.C.• Thirteen departments offering 45 major fields of study• Approximately 4,000 students from 33 states and 34

foreign countries• 15:1 student-faculty ratio• Founded in 1905 as Boiling Springs H.S. and became

Boiling Springs Junior College in 1928. It was renamed Gardner-Webb College in 1942 in honor of Governor O. Max Gardner and his wife, Fay Webb Gardner. It became a university in 1993.

• Honored by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as one of America’s best colleges.

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