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Quick Facts:Name of School: Catawba College
Location: 2300 W. Innes St.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Nickname: Catawba Indians
Founded: 1851
Church Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Enrollment: 1,200
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Average Class Size: 15-20
School Colors: Blue & White
Athletic Affiliation: NCAA II
Conference: Deep South
President: Dr. Joseph Oxendine (Catawba ’52)
Director of Athletics: Dennis Davidson (Catawba ’81)
Sports Information: Jim Lewis (Catawba ‘89)
Sports Information Telephone: (704) 637-4720
Head Athletic Trainer: Bob Casmus
Lacrosse Coach: Peter Bourque
Lacrosse Office Telephone: (704) 637-4485
Home Field: Shuford Stadium
Media Information:Sports Information Office: Located in Goodman Gym
Sports Information Director: Jim Lewis (Catawba ’89)
Assistant Sports Info. Director: Chris Triplett (UNC Charlotte ’10)
Sports Information Phone: (704) 637-4720
Sports Information Fa x: (704) 645-4568
Website: www.gocatawbaindians.com
Catawba College’s official athletic website of all sports. Includes indi-
vidual team pages that contains rosters, schedules, stories, player
bios, statistics, and photo galleries. Those who are unable to attend
the events can follow along on LIVE STATS for many of our sports.
For a listing of games that will support live stats check out the website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of ContentsStaff Directory.................................................................................2
Dr. Joseph Oxendine, President....................................................4
Dennis Davidson, AD.....................................................................4
Athletic Training.............................................................................5
Ashley Gilroy................................................................................6
Shuford Stadium............................................................................7
2012 Catawba Opponents.........................................................8
Player Profiles................................................................................9
2012 Catawba Seniors..........................................................14
2012 Roster...........................................................................15
Chiefs Club..................................................................................16
Student Support Groups..........................................................17
Compliance..................................................................................18
Admissions..................................................................................19
Catawba College.........................................................................20
The Local Region.........................................................................22
North Carolina..............................................................................23
2012 Schedule.......................................................................24
Credits:
Executive Editor: Jim Lewis
Contributing Editors: Chris Triplett, Dennis Davidson
Typesetting and Design: Chris Triplett
Photographers:Jim Lewis, Chuck Williams, James Sipes Photography, Gregg
Forwerck, Matt Owen Photography, Harold Hinson Photography,
Ray Marsden, Nell Redmon, Curtis Fowler, Eric Wells, Dennis
Switzer
Catawba would like to thank:Kannapolis Intimidator, Carowinds, Carolina Hurricanes, Char-
lotte Motor Speedway, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Bobcats,
US National Whitewater Center, Chuck Williams, Catawba Col-
lege Public Relations, Christy Armstrong
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STAFF DIRECTORY
Brandon Auton
Athletic TrainingJim Baker
Men’s Basketball
Head Coach
Peter Borque
Men’s Lacrosse
Head Coach/
Facilities Director
Nick Brown
Women’s Soccer
Vol. Asst. Coach
Bob Casmus
Head Athletic
Trainer
Frank Cardelle
Men’s Soccer
Assistant Coach
Brittany Chester
Cross Country
Vol. Asst. Coach
Jeff Childress
M & W Tennis
Head Coach
Dennis Davidson
Athletic DirectorMike Eden
Athletic Training
Liam Ferrell
Head Men’s
Soccer Coach
John Fitz
Football
Asst. Head Coach
Strength & Cond.
Paul Friend
Women’s Soccer
Assistant Coach
Adrian Gantt
Softball
Assistant Coach
Jim Gantt
Baseball
Head Coach
Sam Gealy
M & W Golf
Head Coach
Josh Gillion
Men’s Soccer
Graduate Assistant
Rori
Godsey
Cross Country
Assistant Coach
Betsy Graham
M & W Swimming
Head Coach
Seth Graham
Baseball
Assistant Coach
Bill Haggerty
Cross Country
Head Coach/
Asst. M Basketball
Ginger Hamric
Volleyball
Head Coach
Andi Henderson
Volleyball
Assistant Coach
Chip Hester
Football
Head Coach
Brian Hinson
Football
Offensive Line
Ashley Gilroy
Women’s Lacrosse
Head Coach
Leslie Dent
Athletic Training
Jim Hand
Athletic Training
Tom Childress
Vice President
for Sports
Mitch Ellis
Football
Vol. Asst. Coach
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Khanis Hubbard
Football
Defensive Line
Jason Hunt
Faculty Athletic
Representative
Ricky Joines
W. Basketball
Assistant Coach
Gordon Kirkland
Cheif’s Club
Director
Bob Lancaster
Football
Defensive Coord.
Football Operations
Bill Leonard
M & W Tennis
Assistant Coach
Jim Lewis
SID/
Athletic Director of
Media Relations
Dorthell Little
W. Basketball
Assistant Coach
Radell Lockhart
Football
Defensive Ends
Michael Lowman
Baseball
Assistant Coach
Peggy Mason
Secretary/
Concessions Mgr.
Todd McComb
Football
Co-Special Teams/
Linebackers
Todd Miller
Baseball
Vol. Asst. Coach
Marvin Moore
Men’s Basketball
Assistant Coach
Angie Morton
W. Basketball
Head Coach
Jim Mundy
M & W Golf
Assistant Coach
Michael Murphy
Lacrosse
Assistant Coach
Lyle Naber
Football
Graduate Assistant
Y-Backs
Katie Osteen
Cheerleading
Head Coach
Shane Prescott
Softball
Assistant Coach
Corey Ready
Football
Vol. Asst. Coach
Defensive Backs
Amber Stanley
M & W Swimming
Assistant Coach
DJ Summers
Football
Recruiting Coord./
Running Backs
Michael Swan
Women’s Soccer
Head Coach
Craig Turnbull
Compliance/
Sr. Assistant AD
Nan Whitley
Softball
Head Coach/
Sr. Women’s Adm.
Rhonda Truitt
Title IX Coordinator
Greg Tinsley
Men’s Basketball
Vol. Assit. Coach
Sherman Howze
Football
Assistant Coach
Freddie Lynn
M. Basketball
Vol. Asst. Coach
Stacy Rider
Athletic Training
Chris Triplett
Assistant SID
Deana Waintraub
Women’s Soccer
Assistant Coach
Shawn Thomas
Football
Vol. Asst. Coach
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Dennis DavidsonDirector of Athletics
Dennis Davidson has been director of athletics since May of 1996. He came to Catawba Col-lege in July 1984 as director of public information and moved totally into sports information one yearlater.In 1991, Davidson was promoted to assistant to the athletic director, and in 1993, he was promoted toassistant athletic director for game operations, in addition to the sports information duties.
Davidson oversees the entire athletic program at Catawba. He has also been responsible forsecuring athletic advertising and sponsorships and has had significant roles in Catawba’s Sports Hallof Fame inductions, the South Atlantic Conference Spring Sports Festival and the year-end athletic cer-emony. He is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) andwas a member of the regional advisory committee for NCAA Division II football (2002- 04). Davidson iscurrently the South Atlantic Conference AD liaison for baseball and women’s basketball and chairmanof the SAC Athletic Directors Council.
Davidson was also highly involved in the planning of the Hayes Field House and Shuford Stadium reconstruction. He also has directedthe highly popular Sam Moir Christmas Basketball Classic since 1996.A former member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Davidson was chairman of the NAIA District 26 SIDs andthe Carolinas Conference Awards Committee for three years (1986-89). He was voted by his peers as District 26 SID of the Year for 1987-88and 1992-93.
Born in Statesville, but reared in Salisbury, Davidson graduated in 1977 from West Rowan High School, where he was a four-year let-terman in baseball, earning All-North Piedmont Conference honors as a senior.
Davidson earned a bachelor’s degree in English at Catawba in 1981, working as a part-time writer at The Salisbury Post during hiscollege years. He actually began at The Post as a 16-year-old sportswriter in 1975.
A member of Milford Hills United Methodist Church, Davidson is president of the Westside Pool Association. He is also a member ofthe PTA at Southeast Middle School.
Davidson resides in Salisbury with his wife, Toni, a registered nurse at Lexington Memorial Hospital. They have three daughters,Bethany (22), a Catawba graduate, Katie (19), a sophomore at Catawba, and Carrie (14).
Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine, chancellor emeritus of UNC Pembroke, is currently serving
as the interim president of Catawba College. Oxendine took over in March of 2011. Ox-
endine is a 1952 alumnus of Catawba and a member of the Board of Trustees.
A native of Pembroke, NC, Oxendine served as chancellor of UNC Pembroke from
1989-1999. During his tenure there, the institution changed its name from Pembroke
State University, its Carnegie Foundation classification to Comprehensive I, and its ath-
letic conference from NAIA to NCAA II. New degree programs were also added under Ox-
endine’s leadership, including a RN-BSN nursing program (offered jointly with Fayetteville
State University), an MBA program, MA degrees in Agency Counseling and School Coun-
seling, and bachelors degrees in Criminal Justice, Community Health Education, Ameri-
can Studies, Mass Communications, and Birth-Kindergarten. The landscape of the UNC
Pembroke also changed during this period, with new, expanded, and renovated buildings, and an increase in student diversity.
Oxendine graduated from Catawba College in 1952, and earned his master’s of education degree from Boston Univer-
sity in 1953 and his doctorate of education from Boston University in 1959. He worked in automobile factories in Detroit, Michi-
gan, played professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League System for three years, and served in the U.S. Army
from 1953-1955 in Korea and Hawaii. He was a teacher and athletic coach in the Lynchburg Public Schools in Virginia be-
tween 1955 and 1957, before becoming a Teaching Fellow at Boston University between 1957 and 1959. For 30 years, be-
tween 1959 and 1989, he served as dean and professor at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Oxendine has authored two books: “American Indian Sports Heritage,” two editions (1988/1995), University of Ne-
braska Press; and “Psychology of Motor Learning,” two editions (1968/1984), Prentice-Hall, Incorporated. He also has au-
thored three dozen professional and research articles, and five chapters in books on motor learning.
His honors and accolades are numerous. Catawba honored him in 2007 with its O.B. Michael Award, inducted him
into its Sports Hall of Fame in 1978, and awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in 1979. Boston University hon-
ored him with its Alumni Award for Distinguished Public Service in 1978, while Temple University awarded him its Stauffer
Award for Outstanding Faculty Service in 1989. He received the R. Tait McKenzie Award from the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance in 1993 and the Charles D. Henry Award for the enhancement of ethnic mi-
nority members in 1989.
Oxendine serves or has served on the board of directors for the Lost Colony; the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools’ Commission on Colleges; the National Institute of Health’s Office of Minority Programs; the Fact-Finding Team of the
American Association of State Colleges and Universities; and the Advisory Council for the N.C. Center for Nursing.
Oxendine has been married for 50 years to the former Adrienne McNaughton of Philadelphia and the two are parents
of two adult children, James Thomas and Jean Marie.
Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine
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Robert J. Casmus arrived at Catawba College in 1990 as head athletic trainer and in-
structor. He oversees the athletic health care and the athletic drug testing and educa-
tion program of the Catawba athletes. A native of Sinking Spring, Pa., Casmus
earned a master's degree in exercise and sports science from the University of Ari-
zona in 1985. During that time, he worked as head athletic trainer at Palo Verde High
School.
He earned a bachelor's degree in health education from Temple University in 1983
and during his time in the Pennsylvania area, he worked as an athletic trainer for St.
John Neumann High School, and as a summer intern for the Philadelphia Eagles. In
addition, Casmus completed the Advanced Athletic Training Program at West
Chester University in 1983 and is a certified EMT in the state of North Carolina.
Prior to his current position, Casmus was the head athletic trainer at Chowan College (1985-1990). He also volunteered at
the 1987 Pan American Games and was an intern at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in 1988. He served on the athletic
training staff for the 1990 Olympic Sports Festival in Minneapolis, MN. Casmus was the head athletic trainer for the United
Football League exhibition game in Taipei, Taiwan in July of 1994. He served as a test site administrator for the BOC and
is currently on the Board of Certification's examination development committee. Bob served two terms as the District III
Representative to the NATA Public Relations Committee from 1998-2005. In June of 2005, Bob was named as the District
III representative to the NATA Research and Education Foundation Board of Directors. He is currently the District III repre-
sentative to the NATA College & University Athletic Trainers Committee. At the NATA National Convention in June 2005,
Casmus received the Athletic Training Service Award from the NATA and the Dan Libera Service Award from the Board of
Certification. Bob was named the North Carolina College & University Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2003 and in 2008. In
2007, he was named the NCAA Division 2 College and University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the NATA. Bob was ap-
pointed to the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners which oversees the licensure and practice act for certi-
fied athletic trainers in North Carolina. Bob also serves as a member of the Catawba College Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT).
Casmus and his wife Teresa reside in Salisbury. Teresa is a pharmacist with the Medicine Shoppe in Salisbury. They have
a son, Will, who was born in March of 1999.
BOB CASMUS, LAT, ATC
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Lamar DortonAthletic Training Room
The Lamar Dorton athletic training room is located in the Miriam and Robert Hayes Field House, which was com-
pleted in 2002. Football, M/W soccer, M/W lacrosse and softball use this facility to provide the medical care for these six
Catawba sports. Also located in the Hayes Field House includes coaches offices, meeting and classrooms, locker rooms
and a weight room.
Athletes receive injury prevention, assessment, management and rehabilitation here. There are eight treatment ta-
bles and 5 taping tables available. The facility provides state-of-the art modality treatment, which includes ultrasound, elec-
trical stimulation, diathermy, cold laser and a hydrotherapy room for hot or cold whirlpools. In addition, a portion of the facility
is equipped with rehabilitation equipment such as a stationary bike, stair stepper, physioballs and free weights. A separate
room is designated for the Biodex machine, which performs isokinetic muscle testing. Also included is the head athletic
trainer’s office and a private physician’s exam room. 5
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Ashley GilroyHEAD COACH
Ashley Gilroy is in her first year as the Lady Indians’ head coach which is theinaugural season for women’s lacrosse at Catawba. The program was firstbrought into fruition in September of 2010 as Gilroy came aboard the nextmonth and began building her team.
Gilroy has previously served as an assistant coach at Randolph-Macon Col-lege as well as with the Shoreham-Wading River CSD Varsity Indoor team.She has also spent time in sales with several sporting goods companies since
her graduation in 2005 from Long Island University-C.W. Post where she earned a degree in criminal justice andbusiness.
While at C.W. Post, Gilroy was a two-time All-America selection and was named to the NCAA All-Tourna-ment team three times as she helped the Eagles to the NCAA II semifinals. Gilroy served as captain her seniorseason.
Gilroy resides in Kannapolis.
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ESHUFORD STADIUM
Shuford Stadium has been home to the Catawba men’s lacrosse team since its inception in 1994. The teamused Frock Field for two seasons while the stadium was being reconstructed in 2001 and 2002. The stadium seatsapproximately 2,500 for lacrosse. The Indians grabbed their first-ever lacrosse win at home against Merrimack onMarch 25, 1995.
Among the amenities in the stadium are the Hurley Press Box and the Belk Track. The Hurley Press Box isa four-level facility with the fourth floor serving as the operations level. Nearly 300,000 bricks were used in thenew construction of the press box and the outside wall.
Catawba and Shuford Stadium has played host to four Deep South Conference Tournaments. The Indianshave advanced to the final in three of those; 2004, 2007 and 2010. Since returning to Shuford Stadium for the2003 campaign, Catawba has a home record of 28-35.
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2012 CATAWBA OPPONENTS
BELMONT ABBEY
NEWBERRY
PFEIFFERSAVANNAH
ART & DESIGN
EDINBORO
ROLLINS ST. LEO
N.C. WESLYANLIMESTONE
ERSKINE
CONVERSE
LENOIR-RHYNEFLORIDA SOUTHERN
LEES-MCRAE
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Was a member of the Catawba softball team last year... transfer from Guilford and Cecil Community Col-lege ... helped Cecil to the National Softball Tourna-
ment in 2010.
HIGH SCHOOL: Participated in softball, volleyball and swimming at Glas-gow High School ... was an all-conference performer and a three-time teamMVP in softball ... had a career .389 average with 94 RBI and 338 strikeoutsas a pitcher ... also earned all-conference honors in swimming.
PERSONAL: Born Myra Buchanan Clark on April 9, 1990 in Charlotte, NC... daughter of David and Kathleen Clark ... communications major.
Myra Clark, MIDSenior l 5’7”Newark, DEGlasgow #4
HIGH SCHOOL: Swam at Davie County High School.
PERSONAL: Born Brandi Danielle Cockerham onOct. 4, 1991 in Charlotte, NC ... daughter of Kelvin and Natalie Cockerham... communications major with a very good 3.28 GPA.
Team I’d like to see on Catawba schedule........................................High Point
Best Book I’ve ever read.......................................................My Sister’s Keeper
Superpower to have would be.........................................................ability to fly
Greatest athletic moment.........coming in second in first ever motocross race
Brandi Cockerman, GoalJunior l 5’4”Mocksville. NCDavie County
Has played two years of soccer for Catawba and wasthe 2010 South Atlantic Conference Co-Freshman ofthe Year ... has scored seven goals with seven assists.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Holy Trinity Catholic High School.
PERSONAL: Born Juliana Victoria Conte on April 17, 1992 in Ajax, Ontario... daughter of Lilian Lopez ... chemistry major with an outstanding 3.66GPA.
Favorite sport other than the one I play................................................hockey
Place I’d most like to visit............................................................................Italy
Favorite TV show is................................................................American Pickers
One thing to bring from home.................................a hockey rink for campus
Juliana Conte, MIDSophomore l 5’5”Hampton, Ontario, CANADAHoly Trinity Catholic
#32
#6
HIGH SCHOOL: Started three years at Paul VICatholic High School ... served as captain ... also let-tered in soccer and played basketball.
PERSONAL: Born Ana Kryloff Cooke on April 12, 1990 in Falls Church, VA... daughter of Cat Russo and Alan Cooke ... biology major with a fine 3.14GPA.
Favorite movie is...........................................................................Pearl Harbor
Talent I’d love to have is...........................................................................to sing
Ana Cooke, ATTSenior l 5’4”Fairfax, VAPaul VI #14
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at Plant HighSchool ... was a three-time all-star and team MVP ...was leading scorer all three years ... helped Panthers
to a 12-2 mark as a senior and a district championship.
PERSONAL: Born Chelsey Elizabeth Ferraro on Feb. 1, 1993 in Tampa ...daughter of Valorie and Doug Bauer and Joseph Ferraro ... has interest inpolitical science.
Favorite TV show is.................................................................Sons of Anarchy
Something to bring from home would be............................................the beach
Dream job would be...............................................................a marine biologist
Chelsey Ferraro, ATTFreshman l 5’7”Tampa, FLPlant
HIGH SCHOOL: Played four sports at LexingtonHigh School ... lettered in tennis, softball, basketballand track and field ... was softball MVP and named
most improved in tennis.
PERSONAL: Born Taryn Charmaine Jenkins on Oct. 13, 1992 in Lexington... daughter of Bernadette Hanna and Archie Jenkins ... exercise sciencemajor.
I’m afraid of..................................................................................rollercoasters
Favorite sport other than the one I play is.............................................tennis
Dream job is.........................................................................................food critic
Superpower to have would be......................................................mind reading
Taryn Jenkins, DEFSophomore l 5’4”Lexington, NCLexington
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Played field hockey for two years at Catawba, scoringa goal and collecting an assist.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter in field hockey at Shoreham-WadingRiver High School ... earned All-State and all-county honors ... Section XIMVP as she helped Wildcats to 18-2 mark and a county title as a senior ...helped SWR to a pair of division championships … also a member of two-time county track champions and was all-league, setting a school record of10’6¾” in the pole vault ... played one year of lacrosse.
PERSONAL: Born Kortney Rae Kavanagh on Sept. 9, 1990 in Smithtown,NY ... daughter of Joseph and Michele Kavanagh ... environmental educationmajor with a fine 3.19 GPA.
Kortney Kavanagh, MIDSenior l 5’1”Shoreham, NYShoreham-Wading River #9
Four-year starter as a defender at Catawba in soccer... had one goal.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played lacrosse, soccer and volleyball at Archbishop DenisO’Connor High School ... was a four-year starter in soccer and served as cap-tain of the Lower Ontario Champions in 2005 ... played on League or CupClub Champions four times.
PERSONAL: Born Jessica Michelle Leroux on June 14, 1990 in Toronto...daughter of Robert and Tracey Leroux... business major with an excellent3.53 GPA.
Favorite movie is...........................................................................She’s the Man
Favorite musical group is.......................................................Lady Antebellum
Jessica LeRoux, MIDSenior l 5’6”Ajax, Ontario, CANADAArchbishop Denis O’Connor
HIGH SCHOOL: Served two years as cheerleadingcaptain at Bishop Guertin High School.
PERSONAL: Born Lauren E. Linnan on Feb. 24, 1993 in Manchester, NH ...daughter of John and Celeste Linnan ... has interest in business.
Favorite food is.............................................................................................pasta
Childhood ambition was.....................................................................to be a vet
Favorite Salisbury restaurant is............................................................The Palms
Something to bring from hometown would be...............good food and shops
Sports hero growing up was.............................................................Mia Hamm
Lauren Linnan, MIDFreshman l 5’7”Atkinson, NHBishop Guertin
#10
#18
Transfer from Monroe CC where she scored six goalsand added eight assists for the NJCAA NationalChampions.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played attack at Notre Dame College High School ... earnedthe Irish Award.
PERSONAL: Born Kimberly Ruth McConnery on Sept. 29, 1992 in St.Catherine’s ... daughter of Trevor and Mary Lynn McConnery ... has interestin medical technology.
My childhood ambition was to be a............................professional figure skater
Kim McConnery, ATTSophomore l 5’2”Welland, Ontario, CANADANotre Dame College #3
Transfer from Mount Ida.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a starter at Oxford Hills HighSchool ... earned All-State and all-conference honors ... named Athlete of theYear as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born Ebony R Mills on March 16, 1992 ... daughter of Eliza-beth Emery and Perry Mills ... exercise science major.
Childhood ambition was to be..............................................................a dancer
Favorite Salisbury restaurant..............................................................Cook Out
My Nickname is......................................................................................Cricket
Ebony Mills, MIDSophomore l 5’3”Harrison, MEOxford Hills
HIGH SCHOOL: Played forward for the OlympicHigh School soccer team.
PERSONAL: Born Jessica Michelle Morris on Aug. 23, 1992 in Charlotte ...daughter of Richard and Nancy Morris ... has interest in biology.
Favorite food is......................................................fried tators and watermelon
Favorite TV show...............................................................Lizzard Lick Towing
Talent I’d love to have.............................................................to do cartwheels
Favorite sport other than the one I play is.............................................soccer
Best book I’ve ever read.........................................................Tuck Everlasting
Dream job is.........................................................................................a dentist
Jessica Morris, DEFSophomore l 5’2”Charlotte, NCOlympic
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Transfer from Monroe CC ... helped Tribunes to a re-gional and National Championship.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Irondequoit High School ... two-timedefensive MVP for the Eagles ... was captain as a senior and earned All-Amer-ica honors.
PERSONAL: Born Jillian O’Connor on March 6, 1990 in Rochester, NY ...daughter of Kim LiPani and Sherman O’Connor ... therapeutic recreation.
Favorite musical group is.................................................................Rascal Flatts
Favorite sport other than the one I play is.......................................basketball
Jillian O’Connor, DEFJunior l 5’6”Webster, NYIrondequoit #20
HIGH SCHOOL: Played lacrosse, soccer and track atSchuylerville High School.
PERSONAL: Born Erin Bridget Palma on March 3, 1992 in Troy, NY ...daughter of Patricia Bott and Jerold Palma ... exercise science major.
Best book I’ve ever read is..........................................................Twilight series
Place I’d most like to visit is....................................................................Ireland
Favorite TV show is...............................................................Pretty Little Liars
Dream job is............................................................to play professional soccer
Erin Palma, ATTSophomore l 5’7”Saratoga Springs, NYSchuylerville
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year captain at Shelton HighSchool ... also served as captain of basketball teamand helped volleyball to a SCC title.
PERSONAL: Born Kelsey Rita Perusse on Oct. 1, 1992 in Bridgeport, CT ...daughter of Shelly Perusse ... athletic training and exercise science major.
Favorite singer is............................................................................Justin Bieber
Place I’d most like to visit is..........................................................................Fiji
Something to bring from hometown is..................................................my car
Favorite movie is..........................................................................Step Brothers
Talent I’d like to have is..........................................................walking on hands
Kelsey Perusse, DEFJunior l 5’6”Shelton, CTShelton
#19
#22
Played soccer for two years at Catawba ... collectedone assist.
HIGH SCHOOL: Started in soccer at Wilbraham Monson Academy... servedas captain for soccer and JV lacrosse teams ... earned the coaches choiceaward ... also swam and played tennis for the Titans.
PERSONAL: Born Courtney Lynn Petrone on Aug. 8, 1989 in Raleigh, NC...daughter of Carmine and Lynn Petrone... recreation major.
Favorite place I’ve visited..........................................................South America
Team I’d like to see on Catawba schedule.............................UNC Wilmington
Courtney Petrone, MIDSenior l 5’4”Hampden, MAWilbraham Monson Academy #12
HIGH SCHOOL: Started four years in softball atMauldin High School ... helped team to a district andregional title ... also played volleyball for the Maver-
icks.
PERSONAL: Born Haley Michelle Register on June 8, 1991 in Greenville,SC ... daughter of Michael and Susan Register ... physical education majorwith a fine 3.18 GPA.
My sports hero growing up was......................................................Mike Piazza
My nickname is.......................................................................................Reggie
Favorite Salisbury restaurant.............................................................El Patron
Haley Register, GoalJunior l 5’4”Simpsonville, SCMauldin
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at Middle CreekHigh School ... earned the outstanding achievementaward ... also earned conference academic awards ...
was a letter-winner in soccer for the Mustangs.
PERSONAL: Born Kaleigh Taylor Reidy on July 18, 1993 in Raleigh ...daughter of John and Terri Reidy ... has interest in pre-med and education.
I’m afraid of..............................................................................................snakes
Superpower to have would be...........................................................super speed
Favorite food is.................................................................................raspberries
Dream job is........................................................................................to be rich
Favorite sport other than the one I play is...............................................hockey
Kaleigh Reidy, ATTFreshman l 5’8”Raleigh, NCMiddle Creek
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Follow Catawba Athletics at:
www.gocatawbaindians.comHas played field hockey and softball for Catawba ...totaled six goals and five assists in her career and wasa National Player of the Week on Oct. 26, 2009 ... had
overtime game-winners in program’s final two games ... won three games asa pitcher in softball.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was team MVP in both softball and field hockey at Smith-town West High School ... earned all-conference honors in field hockey.
PERSONAL: Born Samantha Gabriella Santoli on June 12, 1990 in Smith-town, NY ... daughter of Joseph and Christine Santoli ... elementary educa-tion major.
Samantha Santoli, A/MSenior l 5’0”Nesconset, NYSmithtown West #1
HIGH SCHOOL: Served as captain of the swim teamat Northport High School ... qualified for the statemeet ... also lettered in tennis for the Tigers.
PERSONAL: Born Katherine Ann Seim on Aug. 23, 1991 in Huntington,NY ... daughter of Russell and Lynn Seim ... exercise science major with avery good 3.37 GPA.
My greatest athletic moment was.....................going to states for swimming
Favorite place I have visited....................................................................Hawaii
Talent I’d love to have is..........................................................................to sing
Kate Seim, DEFJunior l 5’4”Northport, NYNorthport
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year starter at Cary HighSchool ... served as captain for the Imps.
PERSONAL: Born Amanda Marie Williams on Feb. 13, 1993 in Cary ...daughter of David and Deborah Williams ... has interest athletic trainingwith a stellar 3.94 GPA.
Team I’d like to see on Catawba schedule..........................................Campbell
Best book I’ve ever read....................................................................Go Dog Go
I’m afraid of..........................................................................................Tornados
Favorite Salisbury restaurant..........................................................Chick-fil-A
Something to bring from hometown would be....................................my doggy
Amanda Williams, DEFFreshman l 5’4”Cary, NCCary
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2012 LADY INDIAN ROSTER# Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/Previous School
1 Samantha Santoli A/M 5-0 Sr. Nesconset,NY/Smithtown West3 Kim McConnery A 5-2 So. Welland,Ontario,CANADA/Notre Dame4 Myra Clark M 5-7 Sr. Newark,DE/Glasgow/Cecil CC6 Juliana Conte M 5-5 So. Hampton,Ontario,CANADA/Holy Trinity Catholic8 Kate Seim D 5-4 Jr. Northport,NY/Northport9 Kortney Kavanagh M 5-1 Sr. Shoreham,NY/Shoreham-Wading River10 Jessica Leroux M 5-6 Sr. Ajax,Ontario,CANADA/Archbishop O'Connor11 Jessica Morris D 5-2 So. Charlotte,NC/Olympic12 Courtney Petrone M 5-4 Sr. Hampden,MA/Wilbraham Monson Academy13 Amanda Williams D 5-4 Fr. Cary,NC/Cary14 Ana Cooke A 5-4 Sr. Fairfax,VA/Paul VI Catholic17 Taryn Jenkins D 5-4 So. Lexington,NC/Lexington18 Lauren Linnan M 5-7 Fr. Atkinson,NH/Bishop Guertin19 Erin Palma A 5-7 So. Saratoga Springs,NY/Schuylerville20 Jillian O'Connor D 5-6 Jr. Webster,NY/Irondequoit/Monroe CC21 Ebony Mills M 5-3 So. Harrison,ME/Oxford Hills/Mount Ida22 Kelsey Perusse D 5-6 Jr. Shelton,CT/Shelton25 Kaleigh Reidy A 5-8 Fr. Raleigh,NC/Middle Creek27 Chelsey Ferraro A 5-7 Fr. Tampa,FL/Plant31 Haley Register G/M 5-4 Jr. Simpsonville,SC/Mauldin32 Brandi Cockerham GOAL 5-4 Jr. Mocksville,NC/Davie Co.
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Benefits include:
• The pride of providing scholarship assistance to deserving student‐athletes
• Access to Tribal Treats at football and basketball games
• Option to purchase season tickets in Shuford Stadium
Your membership entitles you to the option of purchasing a Catawba Season Sports Ticket (call formore information) and access to Tribal Treats atfootball and basketball games. Members also re‐ceive invitations to participate in the annual SportsHall of Fame Weekend, attend the Athletics AwardsCeremony in the spring, and attend other specialevents throughout the year.
Most importantly, you have the satisfactionof knowing you had a hand in assisting the fine young men and women who at‐tend Catawba College through athleticscholarships! More than one‐third ofCatawba students are student‐athletes.
The Catawba College Chiefs Club remains one of the best bargains for your money!
Support the Winners on &the Field
Catawba College currently offers 83 fullAthletic Scholarships
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMICSYou are a “prospective student‐ath‐lete” when you start ninth‐gradeclasses.
You become a “recruited student‐ath‐lete” at a particular college if anycoach or representative of the col‐lege’s athletics interest (booster orrepresentative) approaches you (orany member of your family) about en‐rolling and participating in athletics atthat college. Activities by coaches orboosters that cause you to become arecruited prospective student‐athleteare:‐providing you with an official visit;‐visiting you or any other member ofyour family anywhere other than thecollege campus;‐placing more than one telephone callto you or any other member of yourfamily; or‐Signing a National Letter of Intent.
To practiceor play dur‐ing yourfreshmanyear, youmust meetthe provi‐sions ofNCAA Bylaw14.3, which include: (a) graduatingfrom high school, (b) achieving a mini‐mum cumulative grade point averagein 14 core courses, and achieving acorresponding minimum combinedscore on the SAT, or a minimum sumtotal score on the ACT as determinedby the NCAA Initial Eligibility Center.Register with the Eligibility Center assoon as possible. At the followingweb address:www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
CONTACT INFORMATIONShould you have any questions re‐garding NCAA rules and regulations,please feel free to contact CatawbaCollege and Craig Turnbull, Director ofCompliance, at (704) 637‐4475. Infor‐mation can also be located atwww.gocatawbaindians.com/compli‐ance.
In the realm of NCAA Rules Compliance, the general rule is
"Ask First !!!"
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ADMISSIONS
Inquiries regarding admissio n to Catawba College are al-
ways warmly welcomed. If you are interested in joining the
Catawba community you should apply for admission anytime
after your sixth semester of high school.
Catawba follows the usual guidelines for “rolling admis-
sions” and, therefore, has no closing date for accepting ap-
plications. Applying early will ensure you an early response
from the college.
In your application, you are asked to provide a wide va-
riety of information relating to your academic and co-curric-
ular background. This information is used to help determine
your potential to profit from, as well as contribute to, the
Catawba community.
You must complete a minimum of 16 units of high school
course work, 12 of which should be in academic subjects.
The following college preparatory course work is strongly rec-
ommended: four units of English; three units of mathematics
(Algebra I or above); three units of Laboratory Science; three
units of Social Science; and two units of foreign language.
Your admission to Catawba also will be evaluated by class
rank, grade point average, SAT or ACT examination scores,
and academic course selection.
Arrangements for visits to the Catawba campus may be
made by calling 1-800-CATAWBA, or by writing the Office of
Admissions, Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes Street, Salis-
bury, NC, 28144.
COACHES DIRECTORY
Baseball........................Jim Gantt......................704-637-4469Basketball (M)..............Jim Baker......................704-637-4473Basketball (W)..............Angie Morton................704-637-4471Cross Country (M&W).........Bill Haggerty.................704-637-4473Football........................Chip Hester..................704-637-4424Golf (M&W)..................Sam Gealy....................704-637-4236Lacrosse (M)...............Peter Borque..................704-637-4485Lacrosse (W)..............Ashley Gilroy..................704-637-4408Soccer (M)..................Liam Farrell....................704-637-4348Soccer (W).................Michael Swan.................704-637-4324Softball........................Nan Whitley..................704-637-4359Swimming (M&W).........Betsy Graham.................704-637-4672Tennis (M&W)...............Jeff Childress..................704-637-4265Volleyball (W)...............Ginger Hamric................704-637-4480
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2012 Women’s Lacrosse Schedule DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
Sat, Feb. 18 at Lenoir-Rhyne Hickory, NC 12:00
SUN, FEB. 19 ROLLINS SALISBURY 12:00
WED, FEB. 22 ST. ANDREWS SALISBURY 4:00
FRI, FEB. 24 SAINT LEO SALISBURY 6:00
FRI, MAR. 2 BELMONT ABBEY SALISBURY 6:00
TUE, MAR. 13 LEES-McRAE SALISBURY 4:00
FRI, MAR. 16 EDINBORO SALISBURY 4:00
Wed, Mar. 21 at Converse Spartanburg, SC 7:00
Fri, Mar. 23 at Newberry Newberry, SC 7:00
SAT, MAR. 31 NC WESLEYAN SALISBURY 2:00
SUN, APR. 1 FLORIDA SOUTHERN SALISBURY 12:00
Wed, Apr. 4 at Erskine Due West, SC 7:00
Wed, Apr. 11 at Belmont Abbey Belmont, NC 5:00
SAT, APR. 14 SAVANNAH A&D SALISBURY 3:00
WED, APR. 18 PFEIFFER SALISBURY 7:00
Fri, Apr. 27 at Limestone Gaffney, SC 4:00
BOLD CAPS DENOTE HOME GAMES