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Centenary College Mission StatementCentenary College is a community of learners distinguished by a diverse student body, a dedicated faculty and staff, and stimulating educational opportunities. Centenary College is

committed to a quality liberal arts and career studies education with a substantial international dimension to

engage students in learning and prepare them for satisfying careers, successful lives, community service and lifelong

intellectual pursuits.

General InformationTable of Contents 1Athletics Information 2Media Information 3Administrative Staff 4Athletic Training/Conditioning 5

2012 Cross Country Women’s Soccer Team Info 6Head Coach J.J. Cusick 7-8Season Preview 9-102012 Schedule 112012 Roster 12

2012 Player InformationCaptains 13-14Returners 15-19Newcomers 20-22

HistoryNotable Achievements 23

Other InformationAthletic Turf Fund 24About The CSAC 25-26Centenary College Fast Facts 27

Centenary College AthleticsOur Athletic Philosophy

Every coach’s mission is to provide the student-athlete with a competitive program and the opportunity to achieve excellence individually or as part of a team. The

phrase “the teaching coach,” committed to the students, best describes our philosophy while maintaining a strong academic profile.

As coaches, we serve as both educators and leaders. Centenary’s goal is to maximize the human potential of our student-athletes. Our holistic approach

stresses the fundamentals of the games we play as well as the values of responsibility, discipline, and commitment. We know that these principles will

translate into victories, but more importantly, they will develop young people with character. Those who compete and graduate become true champions, for they will

understand what it means to be committed to excellence.

About Our Athletic ProgramAt Centenary College we nurture and encourage true competitive integrity. Our school adheres to a strict code of conduct from the recruiting process all the way to the NCAA

Championships. Our coaches, administrators and staff members all take an active role in monitoring and insuring our compliance with all NCAA, Conference and College

regulations.

Centenary sponsors 13 men’s and women’s teams at the Division III level, and our Athletic Department continues to grow. We remain committed to developing our Athletic Department into one of the best small-college programs in the country. With the help of

our dedicated coaches, staff and student-athletes we can see that dream come to reality.

As a student-athlete, we will ask you to represent the College’s intercollegiate athletics program both on and off the field with integrity, professionalism and competitiveness.

During your years at Centenary you will be asked to make sacrifices, but these sacrifices will be well rewarded by relationships and memories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Media Information

General InformationLocation...........................................Hackettstown, N.J.Founded................................................................1867Enrollment............................................................2,694Colors............................................Navy Blue and GrayNickname........................................................CyclonesAffiliation............................................NCAA Division IIIConferences.........Colonial States Athletic Conference............................Eastern College Athletic ConferencePresident.......................Dr. Barbara-Jayne LewthwaiteAthletic Director.................................Billie Jo Blackwell

Contact InformationSchool Phone Directory........................(908)-852-1400Athletic Department.............................................x2297Athletic Department Fax.......................(908)-813-8295Office of Admissions............................................x2217College Website.................www.centenarycollege.eduAthletics Website.............www.centenarycyclones.comAthletics [email protected]

Athletic CommunicationsSports Information Director...................Kevin FountainOffice Phone..............................(908)-852-1400 x2296Cell Phone............................................(848)-219-0137E-Mail........................fountaink@centenarycollege.eduAssistant Sports Information Director.........Ben MasterOffice Phone..............................(908)-852-1400 [email protected]

Social Media InformationFacebook Name................Centenary College AthleticsTwitter Handle..................................CentCyclones_NJYouTube Page............................CentenaryNJAthletics

Quick FactsNote to the Media:The Centenary College Athletic

Department welcomes all members of the press and other media outlets to attend

any and all athletic events. Please contact the Sports Information Office at least 24

hours prior to any athletic event for information and access to the event.

Interview PoliciesAll interviews with any student-athletes or

coaches must be arranged through the Sports Information office. Please send any

interview requests directly to the Sports Information office with at least 24 hours

notice. The media relations staff will work with the student-athlete to find a time that

is mutually convenient for both the student-athlete and the media

representative.

Post-Game InformationThe Centenary College Sports Information

will provide all press releases, box scores, and statistics online at

www.centenarycyclones.com. Fans and media outlets can also sign up for

sport-specific news updates at www.centenarycyclones.com/news.

CreditsThe 2012 Men’s Soccer Media Guide

was written, designed, and edited by the Sports Information Office at Centenary

College. All photos are courtesy of Centenary College Athletics and Lors

Studio Photography.

Administrative Staff

Associate Athletic Director

Josh Huber

Athletic Academic Advisor/SWA

Iris Correa

Assistant to the Director of Athletics

J.J. Cusick

Director ofAthletics

Billie Jo Blackwell

Head Athletic Trainer

Karin Damon

Associate Athletic Trainer

Kevin Davies

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Dana Baffuto

Athletics Equipment Manager

Matt Klank

Athletics Facility Manager

Dinu Dan

Athletic Recruiting Coordinator

Keith O’Connor

Sports Information Director

Kevin Fountain

Assistant Sports Information Director

Ben Master

Athletic Training and Conditioning

The Sports Medicine program at Centenary College provides students with an opportunity to participate in intercollegiate athletics in the safest and healthiest way possible. A well-rounded program for student-athletes directed toward the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries is enhanced by team physicial Dr. Mike Kelly and orthopedic surgeons Dr. Louis Rizio and Dr. Robert A Defalco. The Athletic Training staff includes Head Athletic Trainer Karin Damon, Associate Athletic Trainer Kevin Davies, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Dana Baffuto.

The fitness center, located in the John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center, gives Centenary students and student-athletes a safe workout environment where they can improve their agility, speed, flexibility, strength and conditioning. Using the fitness center gives each athlete a chance to improve their overall fitness, therefore making them more competitive in their sport of choice.

In 2006, the fitness center was expanded to include a separate cardio room as well as the weight machine and free weight areas. The renovation also brought in brand new state-of-the-art strength and fitness equipment that should fill all our student-athlete’s seasonal fitness needs.

2012 Cross Country Team

Coaching StaffHead Coach...................James “J.J.” CusickAlma Mater.....................................Marist ‘04Phone Number...........(908)-852-1400 [email protected]

2012 Team Information2011 CSAC Finish (Men).....................Eighth2011 CSAC Finish (Women).............SeventhReturners.............................................SevenNewcomers.............................................FiveCaptains........Rob Ambrose, Kelly Pascarella

J.J. Cusick recently completed his fourth season as the head men’s and women’s cross-country coach at Centenary College.

Cusick’s 2011 team featured a healthy mix of quality performances from seniors as well as improvement from juniors and sophomores, and a promising future shown by freshman.

The women’s team was led by senior Chelsea Gummerson who had top 20 finishes at the Mule-Falcon Invitational and the Keystone Invitational and concluded her year at the ECAC Championships. Freshman Carolyn LaRue, aslo competed at the ECAC Championships and finished 23rd at the St. Joe’s-Patchogue meet.

The men were led by Anthony LaManna, a freshman who finished 12th at the Mule-Falcon Invitational and finished 23rd out of 131 runners at the Mount Saint Mary Invitational. Sophomore Rob Ambrose finished the St. Joe’s-Pachogue meet in 31st place out of 117 racers and went on to compete in the ECAC Championships.

The 2010 campaign proved to be a successful one for the Cyclones. Cusick guided both the men’s and women’s teams to better performances in the 2010 Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Championships from the previous season, as the men’s team placed fifth and the women finished in eighth-place.

The men’s squad was led by senior Chad Lepes and junior Brian Dunphy. Lepes concluded his career at Centenary with a stellar senior year that included a fourth-place finish in the Keystone Invitational, while also finishing 30th in the CSAC Championships. Meanwhile, Dunphy continued to be a steadfast contributor to the squad by placing as high as third in a race (Keystone Invitational), while also finishing 15th in the CSAC Championships.

Freshman Rob Ambrose burst onto the scene in his rookie campaign, culminating in a 19th place finish in the CSAC Championships. Lepes, Dunphy and Ambrose also represented Centenary at the NCAA Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships in Oneonta, N.Y.

The women’s team was led by junior Chelsea Gummerson, who paced the improved squad throughout the season. Gummerson earned CSAC Runner of the Week on Oct. 25 after placing 31st out of 158 runners with a time of 23:25 in the St. Joseph Invitational, averaging a 7:32 mile. Gummerson concluded her season by finishing 24th out of 79 total runners in the CSAC Championships. Freshman Kelly Pascarella had a standout season in her rookie campaign and put together several noteworthy races, including a 10th place finish at the Keystone Invitational. Pascarella also finished a respectable 44th place in the CSAC Championships.

In 2009, Cusick guided the team to several impressive finishes, including a first-place run by Dunphy at the Falcon Classic at Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pa., that helped the team finish fourth and earned the junior Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Runner of the Week honors. The men’s and women’s squads also battled in the CSAC Championships as the men finished eighth and the women ninth.

During Cusick’s first season at the helm, he helped Gummerson place seventh at the CSAC Championships, earning her First Team All-Conference accolades. She moved on to compete in the NCAA Regionals, finishing 146th out of 218 runners.

Cusick guided the Cyclones to success during the season as well, including a 13th-place finish out of 20 teams for the women in the Delaware Valley Invitational and a fifth-place finish out of seven teams for the men at Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) foe Keystone.

Cusick took over as the interim cross-country coach in the fall of 2007 for the second half of the season. As the interim coach, Cusick handled the recruiting and managed the program in the off-season.

Cusick is a graduate of Immaculata High School in Somerville, N.J., and Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In addition to his coaching duties he also serves as the Athletic Administrative Assistant. In his spare time Cusick competes in local races around the state of New Jersey.

Season Preview Despite graduating five key seniors, the 2012 squad looks to bring back a key group of returners to lead the group to contention in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Championship this season.

Leading the men’s team is junior Rob Ambrose, the captain of the men’s team that continuously ran at the top for the 2011 squad. His season best 6K was set last season during the ECAC Championship, running a 31:06 for the Cyclones. Joining him will be top runner Anthony LaManna who ran a career best 8K in 30:23.07 at the DeSales Invitational on Oct. 8, 2011.

The women’s team will be led by captain, junior Kelly Pascarella, whose career best 5K of 23:19 was at the 2010 CSAC Championship, earning her 44th place overall. Fighting alongside her will be sophomore Carolyn LaRue who comes back to the Cyclones after being a top finisher last season, setting her career best time 5K time of 23:31 at the Mules/Falcon Invitational.

The men’s team looks to add on star freshmen Colin Critchlow and Christoff Sanchez, who look to be top performers with lots of cross country experience for the Cyclones. Along with them, Justin Theriault looks to be a key contributor for the Cyclones while Maxwell Seft hopes to bring a strong push this season.

The women’s team will bring on two new members this season in Lita Herrick and Susan Cheng who hope to make a strong impact early on for the Cyclones behind returners LaRue, Pascarella, Shawnee Smith, and Shawna Bryan.

Overall, the team young, but experienced, bringing only one senior aboard in Cheng, her first year running for the Cyclones. Head Coach J.J. Cusick hopes that his entire team will be healthy and in great physical condition this year for the CSAC Championship on Oct. 27th, looking for a lot of potential to break through and make a difference this season.

Last season, the Cyclones finished the year in seventh and eighth place for the women’s and men’s teams respectively, earning the same pre-season rankings going into the 2012 season. Coach Cusick and the Cyclones look to capitalize behind the strong young leadership of the 2012 squad and fight through the tough competition the CSAC Championship has to offer.

“The 2012 squad shows a lot of potential if they can stay healthy,” Coach Cusick said. “There’s a positive atmosphere at practice and the team seems to be getting along well with each other and are willing to work hard” Cusick adds.

The Cyclones open up the 2012 season this weekend with a trip to Scranton, Pa. for the Marywood Invitational with the men’s team set to start at 10:00am and the women’s team set for 10:45am.

Season Preview

2012 ScheduleDate Event Location Time Saturday, Sept. 1st Marywood Invitational Scranton, Pa. M - 10:00 AM McDade Park W - 10:45 AM

Saturday, Sept. 8th SUNY Cobleskill Cobleskill, N.Y. W - 11:00 AM Invitational M - 11:50 AM

Saturday, Sept. 22nd Mule-Falcon Invitational Allentown, Pa. W - 10:00 AM M - 11:00 AM

Saturday, Sept. 29th Mt. St. Mary College Newburgh, N.Y. W - 11:00 AM Invitational Chadwick Lake Park M - 11:45 AM

Sunday, Oct. 7th Highlander Cross Newark, N.J. W - 11:00 AM Country Challenge Branch Brook Park M - 11:45 AM

Saturday, Oct. 13th DeSales Invitational Center Valley, Pa. M - 10:30 AM W - 11:15 AM

Saturday, Oct. 27th CSAC Championship Scranton, Pa. TBA McDade Park

Saturday, Nov. 10th NCAA Regionals TBA TBA

Saturday, Nov. 17th NCAA Championship TBA TBA

2012 Cross Country Rosters

2012 Women’s Cross Country Team

2012 Men’s Cross Country TeamName Yr. Hometown/Highschool Rob Ambrose* Jr. East Hanover, N.J./Hanover ParkColin Critchlow Fr. Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-RaritanAnthony LaManna So. Succasunna, N.J./RoxburyChristoff Sanchez Fr. Bergenfield, N.J./BergenfieldMaxwell Seft Jr. North Brunswick, N.J./North Brunswick Twp.Justin Theriault Jr. Succasunna, N.J./Roxbury

Name Yr. Hometown/HighschoolShawna Bryan So. Irvington, N.J./IrvingtonSusan Cheng Sr. Hackettstown, N.J./HackettstownLita Herrick Jr. Woodbridge, N.J./WoodbridgeCarolyn LaRue So. Somerset, N.J./FranklinKelly Pascarella Jr. Hopewell Junction, N.Y./John JayShawnee Smith Jr. Phillipsburg, N.J./Belvidere

Captain - Men’s Team

Career Best Times8K: 29:23.96 - CSAC Championship 2010

6K: 23:13.9 - Mules/Falcon 2011

2011 (Sophomore): Competed in eight events...finished in 31st place out of 117 runners at the St. Joe’s-Patchogue 8K meet with a time of 31:38.8...finished 25th at the CSAC Championships with a 31:50.6 time.

2010 (Freshman): Competed in seven events, including the NCAA Atlantic Regionals…best time was at the CSAC Championships, when he finished in 29:23:96.

High School and Personal Data: Ran three years of varsity cross country at Hanover Park High School…received First Team All-Conference honors…also ran winter and spring track for two years each at the varsity level…has one sister, Christina…son of MaryAnn and Robert Ambrose…born on Feb. 7, 1992.

Captain - Women’s Team


5K: 23:19.65 - CSAC Championship 2010

2011 (Sophomore): Competed in seven events...posted a time of 26:06 in the 5K Mules/Falcon Invitational...finished with a time in of 27:46 in the 6K CSAC Championships...CSAC All-Academic recipient.

2010 (Freshman): Competed in six events…best time was at the CSAC Championships, when she finished with a 23:19:65…highest placing was 10th at the Keystone Invitational.

High School and Personal Data: Ran four years of cross country at John Jay High School in Hopewell Junction, N.Y.…also ran Winter and Spring track…has one brother, Steve…daughter of Karen and Steve Pascarella…born on July 25, 1991.


5K: 26:34.04 - CSAC Championship 2010

2011 (Sophomore): Competed in six events...finished in 34th place out of 87 racers with a 25:48.2 time in the 5K St. Joe’s-Patchogue meet...CSAC All-Academic recipient.

2010 (Freshman): Competed in one race...finished the CSAC Championships in 26:34:04.

High School and Personal Data: Two-sport athlete at Irvington High School…four-year member of the track and field team…ran in Penn State Medals, Kearney Relays and the Newark Invitational…also ran for the cross country team for one season…daughter of Dewight Bryan…born on April 24, 1992.

Returners

Returners

Career Best Times8K: 30:23.07 - DeSales Invitational 2011

6K: 22:01.4 - Mules/Falcon 2011

2011 (Freshman): Competed in 8 events...finished in 12th place at the Mules/Falcon Invitational 6K race with a time of 22:01.4...notched a 30:39.27 time in the 8K ECAC Championships.

High School and Personal Data: Ran four years of cross country, spring track, and indoor track for Roxbury High School where he was named captain in each…earned All-Conference honors in cross country…recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award…has one sister, Ashleigh, and one brother, Daniel…son of Susan and Larry LaManna…born May 23, 1993.


5K: 23:31.1 - Mules/Falcon 2011

2011 (Freshman): Competed in eight events...best 5K time was 23:31 at the Mules/Falcon Invitational...best 6K time was 25:29 at the CSAC Championships...CSAC All-Academic recipient.

High School and Personal Data: Ran three years of cross country, winter track, and spring track…named as the 2008 Most Improved and the 2010 Heart and Soul Award Recipient in cross country…elected as the 2009 Rookie of the Year in both winter and spring track…member of the Somerset County Interscholastic Athletic Association 2010-2011 Girls Indoor Track Championship Team…member of a Competition Tap Team from 2007-2011…has one sister, Christine…daughter of Barbara Devlin…born Jan. 11, 1993.

Returners

Returners

Career Best Times6K: 26:54.3 - Keystone Invitational 2011

5K: 24:47.0 - Mules/Falcon 2011

2011 (Sophomore): Competed in five events...posted a season best 5K time at the Mules/Falcon Invitational with a 24:47 time, finishing 27th out of 59 racers...CSAC All-Academic recipient.

2010 (Freshman): Competed in one event for the women’s cross country team…ran the SJC Invitational in 26:28.

High School and Personal Data: Three-sport athlete at Belvidere High School…four-year member of the cross country team…four-time placewinner in sectionals, including second, third and fifth…also a member of the track and field team for three seasons…played basketball for one year…has one brother, Tyler…daughter of Karen Pensack and Abraham Smith…born on May 10, 1992.

Career Best Times8K: 39:17.4 - Mules/Falcon 20106K: 29:29.3 - Mules/Falcon 2011

2011 (Sophomore): Raced in seven events...best 8K time was at the CAC Championships, finishing in 39:21

2010 (Freshman): Competed in six events…best time was finishing the Mule-Falcon Classic in 39:17:4.

High School and Personal Data: Ran four years of cross country and track at Roxbury High School…has one sister, Aimee…son of Patricia and Jeffery Theriault…born on April 26, 1991

Returners

Newcomers

High School and Personal Data: Ran track for one year at Hackettstown High School...majoring in Biology with a minor in Criminal Justice...has two siblings, Jason and Cynthia both attending Centenary...daughter of Li Pin and Hoi Ngan Cheng...born on April 11, 1991

High School and Personal Data: Ran all four years on Cross Country and Winter and Spring Track teams at Bridgewater-Raritan High School...ran on varsity team in senior season in Cross Country, Winter, and Spring Track...majoring in Global Studies...has one brother, Kenneth, 20...son of Donna and Kenneth Critchlow...born June 1, 1994.

Newcomers

High School and Personal Data: Ran four years of cross country at Woodbridge High School...also ran three years of winter and spring track...majoring in Business Administration...daughter of Nancy Herrick-Golden...born on January 14, 1993.

High School and Personal Data: Member of the cross country, track and field, and basketball teams for two years at Bergenfield High School...named All-League for both cross country and track and field...named two-time MVP for cross country...majoring in criminal justice...son of Carla Sanchez...born on April 21, 1993.

Newcomers

High School and Personal Data: Played recreation and travel baseball throughout high school...member of the honor roll...majoring in history...son of Toby Weiss and Mike Seft...born on Feb. 15, 1992.

Cross Country Notable AcievementsAcademic Achievements

- In 2011, the women’s cross country team was named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team and the 2011-12 Centenary College CSA Academic Acheivement Award Recipient

- In 2011, eight student-athletes were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team- In 2010, 10 student-athletes were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team- In 2009, six student-athletes were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team

- In 2008, two student-athletes received All-Academic honors from the National Collegiate Division III Women’s Cross Country Coaches Association

- In 2008, five student-athletes were named to the CSAC All-Academic Team

Men’s Team Athletic Achievements- The 2011 team sent two runners to the ECAC Championship

- Anthony LaManna named CSAC Runner of the Week on Sept. 18, 2011- The 2010 team finished fifth in the CSAC Championship

- Rob Ambrose finished 19th of 60 runners in the 2010 CSAC Championship while Brian Dunphy took home 15th

- Brian Dunphy, Chad Lepes and Rob Ambrose competed in the 2010 NCAA Division III Regional Meet

- Brian Dunphy won the 2009 Mule-Falcon Invitational, running a personal record of 28:11 in the 8K race, earning CSAC Runner of the Week for his efforts

Women’s Team Athletic Achievements- The 2011 team sent two runners to the ECAC Championship

- Chelsea Gummerson named CSAC First Team in 2008 after finishing seventh of 66 runners in the 2008 CSAC Championship with a time of 21:06

- Chelsea Gummerson competed in the 2008 NCAA Division III Regional Meet- Chelsea Gummerson won the 2008 Drew University Invitational with a time of 20:50 in the

5K race, earning CSAC Honor Roll for her efforts- Petra Nilsson named NSCAA All-American for second place finish in NSCAA

Championship with a time of 21:14 in the 5K race- Jess Graham received Skyline All-Conference honors in 2005, placing fourth in the

Skyline Championship Meet- Petra Nilsson had three first place finishes during the 1999 season

- Petra Nilsson had four top 10 finishes during the 1998 season

Centenary College Turf Fund“It is time to take Cyclone Athletics to the next level.” That was the message of

WPLJ broadcaster Joe Nolan at the official launch of The Athletic Turf Field Project on January 29, 2011.

Through The Cyclone Athletic Fund, Centenary plans to construct a new artificial turf field that will serve the Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Lacrosse teams as

well as Baseball. The new field, which can even be used in inclement weather, will help propel the teams to greater levels of competition and national recognition.

To learn more about this exciting project or to make a contribution to The Cyclone Athletic Fund or The Athletic Turf Field Project, call Simone Knaaps at

(908) 852-1400 ext. 2336 or email [email protected].

Colonial States Athletic ConferenceAbout the CSACAbout the CSACThe Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) – formerlyknown as the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) – wasformed to meet the needs of small, private, four-year col-leges in eastern Pennsylvania. As the institutions’ athletic pro-grams continued to grow, it became increasingly necessaryto address individual and collective concerns about intercol-legiate athletics.

In November 1991, 10 charter member institutions with sim-ilar philosophies aligned to provide athletic competition forstudent-athletes from institutions with similar philosophies. Theconference was formed to collectively recognize the impor-tance of intercollegiate athletics in an educational settingand to increase institutional support without compromisingacademic integrity. These charter members voted unani-mously to name the new conference the Pennsylvania Ath-letic Conference (PAC), and on February 3, 1992, a pressconference was held at Philadelphia’s Veteran’s Stadium toofficially announce the formation of the Pennsylvania Ath-letic Conference (PAC), with competition to begin in the1992-1993 academic year. The first Constitution wasdrafted in June 1992 and in April 1993, the conference wasgranted Affiliate Membership in the NCAA.

In its inaugural year, the conference sponsored 12 champi-onships; today, the CSAC sponsors 17 championships in 15sports. The conference qualifies and maintains AutomaticQualifiers (AQs) in 13 sports, sending the conference cham-pion to NCAA Championships in Field Hockey, Men’s andWomen’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’sBasketball, Baseball, Men’s Golf, Men’s and Women’sLacrosse, Softball and Men’s and Women’s Tennis.

Members of the CSAC wholly embrace the NCAA Division III“student first” philosophy by ensuring that institutions placethe overall educational experience and successful comple-tion of academic programs above all else. For this reason,student-athletes are treated no differently than any mem-ber of the student population. CSAC members embrace gen-der equity among student-athletes and are committed toproviding athletics programs that are equitable for bothgenders.

The CSAC is also wholly dedicated to service in the commu-nity, as the league has participated in such initiatives asHabitat for Humanity and the Eastern Polar Plunge, spon-sored by the PA Special Olympics. Each CSAC memberschool also participates in various service initiatives bothcampus-wide and in their communities.

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SchoolBaptist Bible CollegeCabrini CollegeCairn UniversityCedar Crest CollegeCentenary CollegeGwynedd-Mercy CollegeImmaculata UniversityKeystone CollegeMarywood UniversityNeumann UniversityNotre Dame of Maryland UniversityRosemont College*Full-Time Undergraduate as of Fall 2011

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NicknameDefendersCavaliersHighlandersFalconsCyclonesGriffinsMighty MacsGiantsPacersKnightsGatorsRavens

PresidentDr. Jim JefferyDr. Marie GeorgeDr. Todd WilliamsCarmen Twillie Ambar, Esq.Dr. Barbara LewthwaiteDr. Kathleen OwensSister Patricia Fadden, IHMDr. Edward BoehmSister Anne Munley, Dr. Rosalie MirendaDr. James F. ConneelyDr. Sharon Hirsh

Athletic DirectorMike ShowBrad KochJason PenleyLisa McGuirkBillie Jo BlackwellKeith MondilloPatricia CanterinoDr. Matthew GrimaldiDr. Mary Jo GunningChuck SackErin FoleyLynn Rothenhoefer

LocationClarks Summit, PARadnor, PALanghorne, PAAllentown, PAHackettstown, NJGwynedd Valley, PAImmaculata, PALaPlume, PAScranton, PAAston, PABaltimore, MDRosemont, PA

Baptist Bible women’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director Amber Ja-cobs was inducted into the Boston College Athletic Hall of Fame after starringon the hardwood for the Eagles for four years

The Cabrini men's lacrosse team has won 11 straight conference championships,and has appeared in 10 consecutive NCAA National Tournaments. Head coachSteve Colfer ranks second among active Division-III coaches, and third all-time,in career winning percentage (.789).

2011 Cairn University graduate Justin Brubaker stands alone as the onlyplayer NCAA Division-III men’s volleyball history to amass over 2,000 careerkills and 1,000 career digs.

Cedar Crest’s Lizzy Sunderhaus was named the nation’s female recipient of the2011 Jostens Trophy, which is regarded as the highest honor awarded in NCAAD-III basketball. The award is based on excellence on the court, in the classroom,and in the community.

Former Centenary ace Cole Kimball appeared in 11 games for the Washing-ton Nationals in 2011, posting an ERA of 1.93 in 14 innings pitched.

Gwynedd-Mercy’s Dan Dunkleberger is a four-time All-American in track. In2009, he placed seventh in the 400m at the NCAA D-III National Championships.He returned in 2010 and was second in the same event, while he captured thirdin the 200m. In the 2010 Indoor Championships, he took sixth in the 400m.

In 2010-11, both the Immaculata women’s basketball and field hockey teamswere recognized nationally for their team grade point averages. Women’s bas-ketball was 11th nationally (3.508), while field hockey tied for 10th (3.44).

Baseball legend Christy Matthewson, an original member of the Baseball Hallof Fame, and 1959 Masters champion and PGA Player of the Year Art Walleach attended Keystone.

Rose (Kuchawara) Jacklinski, a1999 Marywood graduate, is the all-time Divi-sion III record holder for consecutive stolen bases. Jacklinski swiped 68 consec-utive stolen bases without being caught from April 23, 1996 to April 16, 1998.

Neumann’s men’s ice hockey team won the 2009 NCAA Division-III NationalChampionship.

Notre Dame lacrosse player Kelsey Kempf was the NCAA Division-III statisticalchampion in Caused Turnovers in 2011, with 64 in 14 games, good for an av-erage of 4.57 per game.

Since going co-educational in 2009, Rosemont has added six men’s programsand two women’s programs. Forty-four percent of Rosemont student-athleteshave a cumulative Grade-Point Average higher than 3.0.

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Fact Sheet2011-12

HistoryFounded in 1867, Centenary College is the primary educational and cultural resource for northwest New Jersey, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as non-degree courses for professional and personal development. Building on its applied liberal arts foundation, Centenary is a leader in integrating a top-quality co-curricular experience with already excellent academic programming that provides educational opportunities to a growing and more diverse population of students.

Academic Programs• Traditional Undergraduate Programs: 19 Bachelor’s degree programs with 23 distinct concentrations, 3 Associate degree programs, 10 Education certification programs and 20 minors• Adult and Accelerated Programs: Accelerated business programs leading to Associate, Bachelor’s and MBA degrees through the Centenary School of Professional Studies• Online Programs: MBA, MA in Leadership and Public Administration, M.Ed. in Educational Practice, BS in Business Administration and AA in Liberal Arts• Traditional Graduate Programs: MBA, MA in Counseling, MA in Counseling Psychology, MA in Educational Leadership, MA in Instructional Leadership, MA in Leadership and Public Administration, MA in School Counseling, MA in Special Education

Accomplishments• Centenary faculty members include Fulbright Scholars and other nationally recognized academics• Twice in three years, Centenary College has won the IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) Hunter Seat National Championship and a Centenary rider has won the USEF/Cacchione Cup• Centenary is home to the new David and Carol Lackland Center, a 68,000-square-foot building that houses the Centenary Stage Company, WNTI 91.9 FM radio station and more

College EnrollmentCentenary serves 2,644 students through various delivery methods.• Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,380 full-time traditional undergraduate students; 115 part-time – 37% men, 63% women; 83% from New Jersey, 4% from New York, 5% from Pennsylvania; total represents 22 states and 14 countries – 56% of students live on campus – Select county demographics: 25% from Warren County, 24% from Morris County, 13% from Hunterdon County, 12% from Sussex County, 4% from Somerset County• Adult Accelerated, Graduate and Professional Programs: 1,149 adult accelerated, online and graduate students – 35% men, 65% women; 93% from New Jersey – Select county demographics: 31% from Morris County, 21% from Warren County, 14% from Essex County and 12% from Sussex County

Facilities• 28 buildings on 105 acres in Hackettstown and Washington Township, New Jersey, including the College’s Equestrian Center• Additional locations in Parsippany and Edison, New Jersey, and numerous corporate locations

Technology• Complete wireless network at all locations• Laptop program for traditional students• 37 multimedia-equipped classroom with teacher stations

Intercollegiate Athletics• Members of NCAA Division III, ECAC, CSAC, MIWA• 13 intercollegiate teams: Men’s: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling; Women’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball• In 2010–2011, 163 academic accolades were received by student athletes from conference, regional, and national academic organizations for achieving a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

Select data was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

The Centenary Experience:• Centenary College is distinguished by its accomplished faculty, small class size and diverse student body. • Centenary was the first college in New Jersey to mandate community service as a graduation requirement.• Opportunities for participating in the post-9/11 GI Bill’s Yellow Ribbon Program entitle eligible veterans to free tuition, a housing allowance and a books and supplies stipend. Military personnel who are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program may be eligible for a 30% tuition reduction.• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).• For the past 17 years, the Centenary School of International Programs has sponsored the Summer Culture and Language Program, an intensive program for foreign students to learn American culture and English language.

Centenary College: A Regional Resource • As both an employer and consumer, Centenary College is a significant economic engine.• Centenary’s economic impact on the region is at least $100 million.• A sincere commitment to the local and regional community, and serving as a resource for residents after natural disasters and other crises.• More than 125 employees are residents of the Town of Hackettstown, with an additional 350 living within a 30-mile radius of Centenary College.• The Your Campus…Own It! Office provides the community with information and tools to help foster a culture that does not tolerate interpersonal violence or drug and alcohol abuse. • The Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team applies business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need.

Centenary College: A Community Resource • Community Service Resources: This past academic year, Centenary students and staff volunteered more than 21,000 hours to local nonprofit organizations, including Trinity United Methodist Church, the Post House, Warren Haven Nursing Home and the Community Food Bank.

• Centenary Stage Company: The area’s only professional Equity Theatre, which offers the highest quality in professional music and dance. Its Young Performers Workshop offers children’s theatre workshops and performances.

• Northwest New Jersey Regional Women’s Center: A community resource that provides assistance and support to women and families in the region.

• Summer Scholars: A program designed to broaden the minds of students in grades 8 through 12.

• Taylor Memorial Library: The library offers community access to all resources, including more than 72,000 print volumes, the Internet and online information resources.

• Television Studio: Centenary’s television station (CCTV Channel 6, UHF Channel 23) broadcasts campus events, CSC performances and special programs.

• WNTI-FM 91.9: A National Public Radio affiliate providing free-form radio.

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