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Energetic CoachesTa’ FriasHead Track & Field Coach

Coaching Specialty: Field events• First year at JMU • 10th year in coaching profession• USA Track and Field Level II certified in the sprints and jumps • Former assistant coach at Stephen F. Austin State University and University of Richmond

Athletes she coached at Stephen F. Austin accomplished the following:• 13 Southland Conference individual champions • 77 All-Southland Conference individual honors

• 25 school records• Four NCAA all-region honors• Four NCAA qualifiers• One USA Olympic Trials qualifier • One Team USA participant in the 2006 Under-23 NACAC Games• Stephen F. Austin won four Southland Conference Championships (women outdoor 2002, 03, 05; men

indoor 2005

As an athlete • At North Carolina, three-time All Atlantic Coast Conference in heptathlon and member of eight ACC

champion teams• Inducted into Collegiate High School Athletic Hall of Fame in

Richmond, Va. (2008)• Inducted into Collegiate High School Athletic Hall of Fame in

Richmond, Va. (2008)

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Dave RinkerHead Cross Country Coach Assistant Track & Field CoachCoaching Specialty: Distance, middle distance• 11th year at JMU • 26th collegiate coaching season• Coach, U.S. Senior Men, IAAF World Cross Country Championships (2003)• Coach, U.S. Men’s Junior World Cross Country Team (1998)• Four CAA team championships (women 1999-02; men 1999)• ECAC (2001) and IC4A (2003) team championships

• ECAC (2001) and IC4A (2006) individual champions • Seven CAA individual champions • Seven CAA Runners of the Year • Seven NCAA national cross country qualifiers • 13 NCAA national track and field qualifiers • Three NCAA cross country All-Americas • Two NCAA cross country All-Americas • 119 NJCAA Cross Country/Track & Field All-Americas Coach of the Year• CAA (1999, 2000, 2001,

2002, 2004)• NJCAA national men’s (1987, 1990)

• NJCAA national men’s outdoor track and field (1999)

• Three NCAA cross country All-

• Two NCAA cross country All-

• 119 NJCAA Cross Country/Track & Field All-Americas Coach of the Year• CAA (1999, 2000, 2001,

• NJCAA national men’s (1987, 1990)• NJCAA national men’s outdoor track and

• ECAC (2001) and IC4A (2006) individual champions • Seven CAA individual champions • Seven CAA Runners of the Year • Seven NCAA national cross country qualifiers • 13 NCAA national track and field qualifiers • Three NCAA cross country All-Americas

• NJCAA national men’s (1987, 1990)• NJCAA national men’s outdoor track and field (1999)

Bill WaltonDirector of Track & Field and Cross CountryCoaching Specialty: Sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps• 26th year at JMU • Mid-Atlantic Region outdoor track and field Coach of the Year (1990)• CAA cross country Coach of the Year (1987, 92)• 31 NCAA All-Americas• 42 ECAC/IC4A champions• 56 NCAA qualifiers• IC4A president (1998-99)


• CAA cross country Coach of the Year (1987, 92)

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Lynne ColomboSr., Malborough, Conn.Events: 800, Distance Kinesiology (physical therapy) major with a minor in biologyJMU personal bests include 3:03.53 in 1,000m, 4:39.43 in

1,500m, 10:09.20 in 3,000m, 17:54.41 in 5,000m, 23:42 in 6K cross country

• All-East in distance medley relay after a sixth-place finish at 2008 ECAC Championships

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award four times

• Twice state runner-up 3,200m relay at RHAM H.S.

“The best view on campus is from the track. It encompasses the beautiful scenery along with all the different unique characteristics that make up JMU and ‘the Burg.’”

Jessica WadeSr., Chesapeake, Va.Events: Wt. throw, hammer, shotQuantitative finance majorJMU personal bests include school record 48’11

3/4” in the shot put, 51’5 3/4” in the weight throw

• CAA shot put runner-up 2007 and 2008

• Three-time ECAC shot put qualifier

• 22nd in shot put at 2007 NCAA East Region Championships

• State shot put runner-up indoors and outdoors at Deep Creek H.S.

“Being a college athlete has meant this to me: live, laugh, love every moment of your life.”

Erin HarrisonSr., Burke, Va.Event: Pole vaultAccounting majorA JMU personal best is 11’5 1/4” in pole vault

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three times

• Patriot District pole vault runner-up indoors and third place outdoors at Lake Braddock S.S.

“The best thing about JMU is the students because everyone is so nice and it makes it a great campus.”


Holly FredericksenSr., Yorktown, Va.Events: Distance English major with minors in secondary education and coachingJMU personal bests include 10:37.63 in 3,000m, 17:54.22 in

5,000m, 36:49.33 in 10,000m, 22:27 in 6K cross country

• 12th in 10,000 at 2009 ECAC Championships

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award six times

• State meet qualifier in cross country and 3,200m as a senior at Tabb H.S.

• Three-time all-state in cross country and placed fourth in state 3,200m three times at Ocean Springs (Miss.) H.S.

“I chose may major because I am a bookworm -- I love to read! English class was always my favorite, and I’m sure I will enjoy teaching it as well

Tina ForgachSr., Long Branch, N.J.Events: Distance • CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award

• Alumna of Red Bank Catholic H.S.

“My favorite place on campus is D-Hall because it’s all you can eat and we always meet there as a team to eat.”

Ashley LeberfingerSr., Danville, Pa.Events: Distance Biology (pre-medicine) majorA JMU personal best is 12:36.29 in 3,000m steeplechase

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award six times

• Ran on four District IV champion cross country teams at Danville Area H.S.

“My dream job is a plastic surgeon.”

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Brittany LussierSr., Stafford, Va.Events: Distance International affairs majorJMU personal bests include 4:47.15 in 1,500m, 19:16 in 5K cross country, 23:27 in 6K cross country

• Northwest Region outdoor 1,600m champion and indoor 3,200m relay champion at North Stafford H.S.

“The accomplishment of which I am proudest is getting a scholarship to run at the collegiate level.”

Amber LussierSr., Stafford, Va.Events: Distance Psychology majorPersonal bests include 5:08.40 in 1,500m,

10:49.58 in 3,000m, 11:08.70 in 3,200m, 18:34.93 in 5,000m, 39:03.26 in 10,000m, 23:06.2 in 6K cross country

• All-state in indoor 1,600m and outdoor 3,200m and Northwest Region indoor 3,200m relay champion at North Stafford H.S.

“I chose to come to JMU because of the running program and how much I loved the campus along with its good reputation.”

Lana McGowanSr., Hampton, Va.Events: 400, 800Personal bests include 57.6 in 400m and 2:17 in 800m• All-East in distance medley relay after a sixth-place finish at 2008 ECAC Championships

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award two times

• Two-time state champion indoor 1,600m relay champion and third in state outdoor 800m at Kecoughtan H.S.

“My favorite thing about track and field is it is my outlet. When things get hard in school and personally, I know I can use track practice as not only of my way of staying in shape and using my talent, but also as my time to just forget about everything else that is going on and just focus on running.”


Jessica O’BrienSr., Joppa, Md.Event: High jumpInterdisciplinary liberal studies major with a minor in SpanishA JMU personal best is school-record 5’8 3/4” in the high jump

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award three times

• All-East in high jump after a fifth-place finish at 2007 ECAC Championships

• AAU state champion and two-time IAAM champion at John Carroll H.S.

“My favorite track and field memory is competing in ECAC’s freshman year.”

Kate OtstotSr., R ichmond, Va.Events: Distance Health sciences (physical therapy) major with a minor in theatreA JMU personal best 12:59.58 in 3,000m

steeplechase

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award

• Four-time All-Colonial District in cross country and seven-time (four indoor, three outdoor) all-region in 3,200m relay at Godwin H.S.

“My favorite place on campus is Taylor Down Under because of the peaceful atmosphere. It’s a great place to hang out.”

Alison ParrisSr., Saint Leonard, Md.Events: Distance Interpersonal communications major with a minor in human resource development and coaching

JMU personal bests include 2:10.58 in 800m, 2:53.71 in 1,000m, 4:34.62 in 1,500m, 4:54.91 in mile, 18:14 in 5K cross country, 21:16 in 6K cross country

• All-region and All-CAA in cross country 2008



• State 2A runner-up and East Region 2A champion in cross country at Patuxent H.S.

“My favorite JMU track memory from last season is running relays with the underclassmen and watching them take delight in setting new personal records for themselves.”

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Kelly JemisonJr., Alexandria, Va.Events: Distance Economics and international affairs majorJMU personal bests include 2:21.17 in 800m, 3:00.42 in 1,000m, 4:50.18 in 1,500m, 11:22.88 in 3,000m steeplechase, 22:45 in 6K cross country

• ECAC qualifier in 3,200m relay indoors and outdoors in 2008 and 2009

• CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award four times

• District 1,600m and 3,200m relay champion and sixth in state in 1,600m at West Potomac H.S.

“My favorite JMU track memory from last season is when our 4x8 ran super-awesome at indoor ECACs and qualified for the outdoor ECAC Championships.”

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Mariah HagadoneJr., Mount Solon, Va.Events: Distance Biology majorJMU personal bests include 4:58.91 in 1,500m

and 19:18 in 5K cross country

• State cross country champion and three-time 800m and four-time 1,600m region champion at Buffalo Gap H.S.

“The best reason someone should come to JMU to participate in track and field/cross country is because the athletes and coaches are great.”

Jessica PropstSr., Harrisonburg, Va.Events: Distance Kinesiology (exercise science) major with a minor in coachingPersonal bests include 3:09.64 in 1,000m, 4:40.32 in 1,500m, 5:01.25 in mile, 9:57.86 in 3,000m, 17:23.41 in 5,000m, 18:10 in 5K cross country, 21:37 in 6K cross country


• All-CAA in cross country after a third-place finish at 2007 CAA Championships

• Valley District cross country runner-up and all-state in 3,200m relay at Harrisonburg H.S.

“JMU cross country/track has been the force that has propelled me to believe in my ability to do anything I really set my mind to.”


Virginia GinnSo., R ichmond, Va.Events: HeptathlonPsychology major JMU personal bests include 5’1” in high jump, 14’5 1/4” in long jump, 30.53 in 200m


• Four-time (two indoor, two outdoor) state high jump champion at St. Catherine’s H.S.

“On road trips with the team I always bring the book ‘Mind Gym.’t It’s a sports psychology book that always gets me focused on my personal goals for track.”

Carole SpothJr., Middletown, N.J.Events: Distance Health sciences majorJMU personal bests include 1:19.69

in 500m, 1:39.42 in 600m, 2:17.64 in 800m, 3:12.03 in 1,000m

• ECAC qualifier in four relays (two indoors, two outdoors) in 2008 and in two relays in 2009


• All-Monmouth County in 400m at Middletown South (N.J.) H.S.

“I chose my major because a career in the health-care field will be fulfilling, knowing I can make even the smallest difference in the life of a child or adult who has delayed or lost motor skills necessary for independent living.”

Jasmine CraigheadSo., Manakin-Sabot, Va.Events: High jumpA JMU personal best is 5’3” in high jump

• School-record 5’6” in high jump at district champion Goochland H.S.

“The teammate I admire the most is Jessica Wade because from the first day she was ready to help me and give me encouraging words.’”

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Brenna JohnstonSo., Covesville, Va.Events: 100, 200, long jumpKinesiology (exercise science) major Personal bests include 13.27 in 100m, 15’5 1/2” in long jump

“The best view on campus is from the Potomac Hall fifth-floor lounge. You can see the entire campus, and it’s the perfect place to be when you want to see the sunset. It’s amazing.”

Heather LambertSo., Stafford, Va.Events: DistanceBiology major A JMU personal best is 2:18.17 in 800m


• School records in 800m, 1,000m and 1,600m at Mountain View H.S.

“The JMU cross country and track and field team is motivated and supportive of each other.”

Kelnesha HinnantSo., Virginia Beach, Va.Events: 200, 400Personal bests include 25.30 in 200m, 56.40 in 400m, 1:15.08 in 500m

• 11th in 1,600m relay at 2009 ECAC Championships

• Alumna of Landstown H.S.


Aubrie McAlpineSo., Douglasville, Pa.Events: 100, 200, 400Justice studies major Personal bests include 7.81 in 60m, 12.24 in

100m, 25.11 in 200m

• ECAC qualifier in 400m relay in 2009

• JMU record in 800m relay (1:38.72) in 2009

• School records in 100m, 200m and 400m relay at Daniel Boone H.S.

“My dream job is to be a lawyer in a big city.”

Christine ScherrerSo., San Antonio, TexasEvents: Pole vaultMedia arts and design majorA JMU personal best is 10’4” in pole vault


• District pole vault champion at Alamo Heights H.S.

”My favorite track memory is when I finally cleared 11 feet at our home high school track meet.”

Jaclyn SmithSo., Arlington, Va.Events: 100, long jump, triple jumpSocial work major Personal bests include 25.86 in 200m, 56.62 in 400m, 39’1 1/4” in triple jump

• 14th in 1,600m relay team at 2009 ECAC Championships

• National District champion in high jump, triple jump, 400m, 500m and 1,600m relay at Yorktown H.S.

• Northern Region champion in triple jump

“The teammates I admire the most are all the upperclassmen because they are hilarious and so much fun.”

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Brittany WilhelmSo., Stafford, Va.Events: DistanceMathematics (secondary education) major with a minor in coachingJMU personal bests include 1:38.42 in 600m, 2:22.54 in 800m, 3:09.43 in 1,000m

• 17th in 3,200m relay indoors and 18th outdoors at 2009 ECAC Championships


• Three-time Northwest Region 3,200m relay champion at Brooke Point H.S.

“The teammate I admire the most is Carole Spoth because she took me under her wing last year and taught me all that I need to know about being on the JMU cross country/track team. She also always tries her hardest no matter the circumstances.”

Christine ToepferSo., Newton, Pa.Events: DistanceHealth sciences (public health) major • State 3,200m relay runner-up at Council

Rock H.S.

“My favorite JMU track and cross country memory from last season is going to the meets and experiencing college competition for the first time.”

Daisy Van NessSo., Doylestown, Pa.Events: 400, 400 hurdles, 800Interdisciplinary liberal studies major Personal bests include 26.84 in 200m, 1:00.32 in 400m


• State 3,200m relay champion at Central Bucks East H.S.

”I chose to come to JMU because I love the atmosphere on campus.”

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Jessica ZozosSo., Glenshaw, Pa.Events: DistanceKinesiology and pre-physician assistant major with a minor in biologyJMU personal bests include 10:40.81 in 3,000m, 17:41.18 in 5,000m, 38:25.75 in 10,000m, 22:35 in 6K cross country


• School record in 3,000m and two cross country course records at Shaler Area H.S.

“On road trips with the team I always bring the newest Runner’s World magazine. It gets me in the zone.”

Megan BarnesFr., Sterling, Va.Events: Distance• Alumna of Park View H.S.

Mary Cerasa Fr., Shrewsbury, N.J.Events: Distance• All-Monmouth County on state sectional runner-up

cross country team at Red Bank Regional H.S.

• Fifth-best time in history of Red Bank Regional’s Holmdel Park course

“I came to JMU because I love the atmosphere and all of the people here are so friendly.”

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AthletesMarlena Daly Fr., Osaka, JapanEvents: Long jump, triple jump, high jumpBiology major• Region runner-up in high jump on Deep Run H.S.’s state runner-up team

• Sixth in sprint medley relay at Indoor Nationals

“The accomplishment of which I am proudest is making it to states in all three jumps by mark and not by place.”

Jacki FerranceFr., Mechanicsville, Va.Events: DistancePsychology and pre-medicine major • Capital District champion in 3,200m relay at Lee-Davis H.S.

• Member of eight district champion teams (one cross country, three indoor, four outdoor)

Mikaela DavisFr., Elkton, Va.Events: Distance• Massanutten District indoor 1,600m and

indoor pole vault champion at Spotswood H.S.

• Member of four outdoor district champion teams and an outdoor region champion team at Spotswood

• School record in indoor mile and indoor pole vault

“My favorite thing about track and field is that everyone cheers for you, regardless of what team you are on.”


Katie GormanFr., Lafayette Hill, Pa.Events: DistanceMedia arts and design major • Two-time Suburban One League cross country, 1,600m, 3,200m and 3,200m relay champion at Plymouth-Whitemarsh H.S.

• Norristown Times-Herald cross country Runner of the Year as a junior and senior

“My favorite track and field/cross country memory is getting my coach to speak in a fake Southern accent at outdoor states.”

Kelly JonesFr., Reston, Va.Events: DistanceNursing major • Concorde District 3,200m relay champion at

Oakton H.S.

• Member of Oakton’s 2007 district champion and state runner-up cross country team

“My favorite cross country memory is when both the Oakton girls’ and guys’ cross country teams won districts in 2007. It was awesome to achieve that success together and truly celebrate as a team.”

Katie HarmanFr., Clarksville, Md.Events: DistanceHealth sciences (occupational therapy) major • State cross country champion at two-time

state team champion River Hills H.S.

• State outdoor 1,600m and 3,200m champion and two-time state indoor 3,200m champion

• Baltimore Sun All-Metro outdoor track Performer of the Year as senior

“Something about me that would surprise people is I have a twin sister.”

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JaQuonna LottFr., Fredericksburg, Va.Events: 200, 400, 800Sociology major • District champion in 55m (twice) and triple jump at state champion Courtland H.S.

• Member of 1,600m relay team that broke the state record

“I chose to come to JMU because I loved the campus and the ladies I met on the track team.”

Jaime LottFr., Fredericksburg, Va.Events: 200, 400, long jump• District champion in 200m (twice), long

jump and 500m at state champion Courtland H.S.

• Member of four state champion 1,600m relay teams at Courtland

“My parents are an inspiration to me because they encourage me to do my best and my mother comes to every meet even if it’s just a dual.”

Danyelle Kent-RobinsonFr., Honolulu, HawaiiEvents: High jump, 100 hurdles, 400 hurdlesSociology major • Two-time state high jump champion at state

champion Brentsville (Va.) H.S.

• Also won state championships in 55m hurdles and 100m hurdles

“The accomplishment of which I am proudest is breaking the indoor AA state hurdles record.”


Maria McDonaldFr., Harrisburg, Pa.Events: 100, 200, 400Nursing major • Fourth in state and PIAA and Mid-Penn 400m relay champion at Central Dauphin East H.S.

• Ran in 400m relay at Nike Outdoor Nationals

“The accomplishment of which I am proudest is becoming track and field Athlete of the Meet in the Keystone State Games.”

Marissa McDonaldFr., Harrisburg, Pa.Events: 100, 200, long jump, triple jumpEngineering major • Third in state in long jump at Central Dauphin East H.S.

• School-record 18’ 8 1/2” in long jump and 37’10” in triple jump

Jennifer MonkFr., Bloomington, Ill.Events: 100 hurdles, 400 hurdlesMathematics major • State runner-up in 100m hurdles and 300m

hurdles at state champion Central Catholic H.S. (2009) and at Jesuit H.S. (2008) in Oregon

• School 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles records at both Central Catholic and Jesuit

“My favorite track memory is winning the state championship my senior year. The state title was decided by my 4x400m relay team’s finish in the final race of the meet.”

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Christianna MossFr., Montpelier, Va.Events: Discus, wt. throw, hammerBiology major • State discus champion at Central Region runner-up Patrick Henry H.S.

• School records of 140’9” in discus, 37’8” in outdoor shot put and 35’8” in indoor shot put

“A person who is an inspiration to me is my dad, because he’s always trying to help anyone he can, and he’s the most selfless person I know.”

Gabrielle PooreFr., Wyomissing, Pa.Events: 100, 200, 400International business major• Berks County champion in 100m, 200m, 400m relay and 1,600m relay at Wilson H.S.

• Reading Eagle and Berks County Coaches Association track and field Athlete of the Year as a senior

“A quote that inspires/motivates me is ‘To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.’ -- Steve Prefontaine.”

Stacey NoblesFr., Virginia Beach, Va.Events: Distance• State cross country champion as a senior

at four-time Beach District champion Ocean Lakes H.S.

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Whitney StatonFr., Fredericksburg, Va.Events: Long jump, triple jump, 100, 200, 400Exercise science major • Battlefield District triple jump and long jump champion at district champion Chancellor H.S.

• School records of 18’2” in long jump and 37’3” in triple jump, along with school records in 200m, 300m and 1,600m relay

“The accomplishment of which I am proudest is finally after all four years of high school I was named an all-area athlete.”

Anne ReinerFr., Virginia Beach, Va.Events: Distance• State indoor 3,200m relay champion at

four-time Beach District cross country champion Ocean Lakes H.S.

• Eastern Region indoor 1,000m, outdoor 1,600m, and indoor 3,200m relay champion

Michelle SavareseFr., Middletown, N.J.Events: Distance• School records in 2,000m steeplechase,

3,200m relay and 6,400m relay at Red Bank Catholic H.S.

• Her cross country team was two-time state-runner-up and two-time Monmouth County champion

“I came to JMU because I loved how friendly and school-spirited everyone seemed to be.”

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OlympiansHistory

Tiombé Hurd ‘95Triple Jump Post-JMU• Athens Olympics 2004

• American record-holder (47’5”) 2004-present

• IAAF World Indoor Championships bronze medal 2001

• U.S. Olympic Trials champion 2004, bronze medal 2000

• U.S. Outdoor Championships gold medal 2001, silver medal 1999

• U.S. Indoor gold medal 2000, 2001

• JMU Athletics Hall of Fame 2005

JMU• Only JMU athlete to be named an All-America

five times

• NCAA Outdoor Championships, 1993, 1994, 1995

• NCAA Indoor Championships, 1993, 1995

• CAA champion four times

• School record 44’4 1/4” outdoors and 42’9” indoors

Juli Henner ‘92Post-JMU• First JMU U.S. Olympian, 1,500m, Atlanta 1996

• U.S. Olympic Trials 1,500m runner-up 1996


JMU• First female athlete to earn Division I All-America honors in track

• NCAA Outdoor Championships 1992 (10th in 1,500m)

• All-East, 1,500m 1991, 1992; indoor mile 1991, 1992; cross country 1992

• CAA champion, 800m 1991; 1,500m 1991, 1992

• ECAC champion, 1,500m 1992

• CAA Track & Field Championships Athlete of the Meet 1991

• All-CAA cross country 1990, 1991, 1992


Mollie DeFrancesco ‘03All-America cross country 2002; 3,000m steeplechase 2002; 5,000m 2002• Third-ranked American in 3,000m steeplechase 2002

• Only JMU athlete to earn three All-America honors in the same calendar year

• NCAA National Championships 2002 (4th in steeplechase, 6th in indoor 5,000m, 30th in cross country)

• Mondo/U.S. Track Coaches Association Southeast Region Athlete of the Year 2002

• CAA cross country Runner of the Year 2001, 2002, track and field Athlete of the Year 2002

• Current school records in steeplechase, outdoor 3,000m, indoor and outdoor 5,000m

• CAA Silver Anniversary Team

LeAnn Buntrock ‘83All-America cross country 1981• First JMU female cross country runner to earn All-America honors

• AIAW National Cross Country Championships, 24th 1981

• All-AIAW Region II cross country 1981 (ninth place)

Samantha Bates ‘98All-America mile 1997; distance medley relay 1997• NCAA Indoor National Championships 1997

(8th in mile & distance medley relay)

• NCAA Outdoor National Championships 1997 (1,500m)

• CAA champion, 800m and 1,500m 1997

• Current school records in indoor mile and outdoor 1,500m & two relays

Sara Carpenter ‘99All-America distance medley relay 1997• NCAA Indoor National Championships 1997 (8th in distance medley relay)

• All-East, indoor 800m and distance medley relay 1998

• All-East, indoor and outdoor 3,200-meter relay 1996

• School record in indoor sprint medley relay

All-AmericasHistory

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All-AmericasHistory

Bethany Eigel ‘00All-America distance medley relay 1997; 5,000m 1997; 3,000m 1998, 2000• Only JMU female runner to be named an All-

America four times

• NCAA Indoor National Championships, 1997 (8th in distance medley relay), 1998 (8th in 3,000m)

• NCAA Outdoor National Championships 1997 (9th in 5,000m), 2000 (12th in 3,000m)

• CAA cross country Runner of the Year 1996

• CAA champion, 3,000m 1997

• Current school records in indoor 3,000m & outdoor distance medley relay



Suzi Shreckhise Slater ‘83All-America 400m hurdles 1981, 1982• U.S. Olympic Trials, 1984

• U.S. Outdoor Championships, 1983

• AIAW Outdoor National Championships 1981 (5th in 400m hurdles, 1982 (6th in 400m hurdles, 11th in mile relay)

• NCAA National Championships 1983 (10th in indoor 600m, 30th in 400m hurdles)

• Current school record in 400m hurdles

• JMU Athletics Hall of Fame 2003 (first track and field athlete inducted)

Tamarra Stewart ‘97All-America distance medley relay 1997• NCAA Indoor National Championships 1997 (8th in distance medley relay)

• Current school records in two relays

• Former school record in indoor 500m and currently holds JMU’s second-best 500m time

• As a senior ran on five record-setting relay teams

Cindy Slagle ‘84All-America 1,500m 1982• AIAW Outdoor National Championships

1981 (6th in 1,500m, 3,200m relay competitor, 3,000m qualifier), 1982 (6th in 1,500m, 3,200m relay competitor, 3,000m qualifier)

• Virginia AIAW champion, 1,500m 1981, 1982

• Virginia AIAW champion, 3,200m relay, 1982



ECAC ChampionsHistory

Leslie Anderson ‘09ECAC champion 400m 2007• NCAA East Region Championships2006

(24th in 400m)

• USA Track & Field Junior National Championships 2006 (13th in 400m)

• CAA champion, 400m 2006

• School record outdoor 400m

Cindy Dunham ‘04ECAC champion cross country 2001 • USA Track & Field National Championships 2001 (27th in steeplechase)

• All-NCAA Southeast Region cross country 2001

• All-CAA cross country 2001, 2002


Tracey Livengood ‘98ECAC champion indoor 5,000m 1998• NCAA Indoor National Championships 1998 (14th in 5,000m)

• All- NCAA Southeast Region cross country 1995, 1997

• All-CAA cross country 1994, 1995, 1997

• CAA cross country Rookie of the Year 1994

Shannon Saunders ‘06ECAC champion 10,000m 2004; 5,000m 2005• NCAA Outdoor National Championships 10,000m 2004 (16th), 2005 (20th), 2006 (19th)

• NCAA Cross Country National Championships 2004, 2005

• All-NCAA Southeast Region cross country 2004, 2005

• CAA cross country Runner of the Year 2004, 2005

• CAA cross country champion 2004, 2005

• All-CAA cross country 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

• School record 10,000m


JMU athletes have won 10 individual titles at the presti-gious Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships.

Other ECAC champions include• Juli Speights (featured on page 22),

1,500m 1992

• Samantha Bates (page 23), indoor 1,000m 1994

• Mollie DeFrancesco (page 23), indoor 5,000m and 3,000m steeplechase 2002; indoor 5,000m 2003

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Zakiya Haley400m 1998

CAA ChampionsHistory

Other individual champions Leslie Anderson, 400m 2006 • Samantha Bates, 800m 1997; 1,500m 1996, 1997 • Bethany Eigel, 3,000m 1997 • Mollie DeFrancesco, 3,000m steeplechase 2001, 2002; cross country 2001, 2002 • Tiombé Hurd, triple jump 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 • Shannon Saunders, 5,000m 2004, 2005; cross country 2004, 2005; 10,000m 2006 • Juli Speights 800m 1990, 1991; 1,500m 1991, 1992

Sarah Burkett1,500m 2002

Davida Walker100m hurdles 1990, 1992

Keisha Banks800m 2000

Waynitra Thomas800m 2002

Diana Gillam3,000m 1996

Adrienne Mayotriple jump 2006

Kelly Baker 10,000m 2001

Tiffany Hall400m hurdles 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

1,600m relay 2001, 2002

Patricia Ritter10,000m 1992

Cathy Beck100m 1990, 1991

200m 1991

1,600m relay 1990


Other 1,600m relay champions Lynsie Battle 2001 • Melanie Bryant 2001, 2002 • Shelby Brown 1991, 1992 • Prin-cess Hicks 1990 • Janai Hill 1993 • Tiombé Hurd, 1992, 1993, 1994 • Fatima Joyner 1994 • Sarah Kirtland 2002 • Kiersten Murray 1994 • Kim Schlemmer 1991 • Kim Williams, 1990, 1991, 1992

Team cross country1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

JMU Athletes Selected to CAA Silver Anniversary TeamCross Country

Mollie DeFrancescoBethany EigelCindy DunhamHeather HanscomShannon SaundersDena Spickard

Track and FieldNot announced at press time

Nelly Anderson1,500m 2006

3,000m steeplechase 2004, 2005, 2006

Seun Augustuslong jump 2000

Danielle Legendrehigh jump 1990

Dena Spickardcross country 2006,

10,000m 2005

Erica Bates400m 1991

1,600m relay 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Susan Ferreldiscus 1991, 1992

Jill Baumgartner800m 1994

1,600m relay 1993, 1994

Maria Thomas400m 2001

1,600m relay 2001, 2002

Tanique Carter200m 2009

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Sprints & HurdlesTop Performances

60m indoors7.50 Tanique Carter, 20097.54* Cathy Beck, 19907.66* Princess Hicks, 19907.69* Rhonda Mason, 19847.79 Shaunah Saint Cyr, 19987.81 Candace Nelms, 20087.92 Leslie Anderson, 20087.96 Ashley Woods, 20047.98 Jessica Bernstein, 19998.04 Marie Abbott, 1997*converted from 55m distance

200m indoors23.98 Tanique Carter, 200925.06 Rhonda Mason, 198525.10 Leslie Anderson, 200825.17 Tiffany Hall, 200425.24 Rashonda Roberson, 200825.25 Shaunah Saint Cyr, 199825.27 Zakiya Haley, 199825.47 Patricia Mebane, 198525.48 Janai Hill, 199425.64 Seun Augustus, 2000

400m indoors55.65 Leslie Anderson, 200855.82 Zakiya Haley, 199856.60 Shontya’ Bready, 199857.35 Tiffany Hall, 200557.39 Tamarra Stewart, 199757.45 Lynsie Battle, 200257.57 Rashonda Roberson, 200858.04 Rhonda Mason, 198458.04 Erica Bates, 199058.10 Shaunah Saint Cyr, 1999

500m indoors1:14.45 Shontya’ Bready, 20001:14.51 Tamarra Stewart, 19941:14.80 Erica Bates, 19931:14.94 Tiffany Hall, 20051:15.51 Lynsie Battle, 20021:15.85 Zakiya Haley, 19971:15.92 Robin Harlfinger, 19851:16.12 Maria Thomas, 20021:16.35 Ellen Holmes, 19841:16.47 C.J. Wilkerson, 1998

60m hurdles indoors8.62* Davida Walker, 19928.80 Seun Augustus, 20008.81* Katrina Allen, 19928.92 Katelyn Guerriere, 20089.00 Marissa Biggins, 20069.06 Danna Frink, 20079.12 Christine Nicewonger, 20089.42 Megan Forbes, 20059.44 Jamie Roberts, 19989.47 Karrie Shelton, 1998*converted from 55m distance

Shontya’ Bready, 1998

Tamarra Stewart, 1997

Rashonda Roberson, 2008

Shaunah Saint Cyr

Shontya’ Bready

Sharnet Rowlan

Leslie Anderson, 2008

Jessica Bernstein, 1999

*converted from 55m distance


Rashonda Roberson, 2008 Sharnet Rowlan

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500m indoors Shontya’ Bready

Rhonda Mason

Melanie Bryant

Patricia Mebane


100m outdoors11.64w Tanique Carter, 200911.72w Cathy Beck, 199011.94 Rhonda Mason, 198411.96 Patricia Mebane, 198612.00w Shaunah Saint Cyr, 199912.14 Kaystyle Madden, 199212.15 Candace Nelms, 200712.28w Jessica Bernstein, 1999

200m outdoors23.69w Tanique Carter, 2008 & 200923.83w Rhonda Mason, 198424.20 Patricia Mebane, 198424.42 Tiombé Hurd, 199424.62 Cathy Beck, 199124.69 Leslie Anderson, 200724.78 Shaunah Saint Cyr, 199924.91 Zakiya Haley, 199725.17 Rashonda Roberson, 2008

400m outdoors54.96 Leslie Anderson, 200855.21 Erica Bates, 199155.26 Zakiya Haley, 199855.34 Rhonda Mason, 198355.64 Tiffany Hall, 200455.72 Shaunah Saint Cyr, 199955.95 Shontya’ Bready, 200055.99 Rashonda Roberson, 200856.73 Tamarra Stewart, 199756.88 Maria Thomas, 2001

100m hurdles outdoors13.75 Davida Walker, 199213.99 Katelyn Guerriere, 200814.14 Sharnet Rowlan, 198514.32w Seun Augustus, 199914.49 Marisa Biggins, 200714.73 Tiffany Hall, 200214.77 Danna Frink, 200714.80 Christine Nicewonger, 2007

400m hurdles outdoors59.44 Suzi Shreckhise, 198359.82 Tiffany Hall, 20041:01.74 Carolyn Holgerson, 19881:02.23 LaVonne Ellerbe, 20061:02.98 C.J. Wilkerson, 19991:02.99 Lori Gauer, 20021:03.96 Christine Nicewonger, 20071:04.33 Marisa Biggins, 20071:06.00 Kendall Childress, 19971:06.31 Melanie Bryant, 2001

Tanique Carter, 2008 & 2009

Rashonda Roberson, 2008Jessica Bernstein

Princess Hicks

Jaime Roberts

C.J. Wilkerson

Marie Abbott

C.J. Wilkerson

Shaunah Saint Cyr, 1999

Rashonda Roberson, 2008

Marie Abbott

Lynsie Battle


Middle Distance & DistanceTop Performances

800m indoors2:08.11 Diana Gillam, 19962:09.51 Keisha Banks, 20012:10.42 Sarah Burkett, 19992:10.82 Sara Carpenter, 19982:10.84 Samantha Bates, 19972:11.79 Juli Speights, 19912:13.31 Alisha Lewis, 20022:13.31 Sarah Matthes, 19982:14.24 Suzi Shreckhise, 19822:14.44 Ellen Holmes, 1985

1,000m indoors2:50.90 Keisha Banks, 19992:52.31 Suzie Hutchins, 20012:52.32 Sarah Burkett, 20012:53.09 Jackie Lynch, 19922:53.21 Sarah Matthes, 19982:53.44 Diana Gillam, 19962:53.71 Alison Parris, 20092:54.11 Samantha Bates, 19942:54.18 Catherine Seguin, 20042:54.90 Alisha Lewis, 2001

Mile indoors4:40.50 Samantha Bates, 19974:47.90 Keisha Banks, 20004:48.17 Juli Speights, 19924:51.65* Cindy Slagle, 19834:53.02 Mollie DeFrancesco, 20024:53.31 Sarah Burkett, 19994:54.91 Alison Parris, 20094:56.37 Jackie Lynch, 19924:57.44 Diana Gillam, 19964:57.76 Nelly Anderson, 2005*converted from 1,500m distance

3,000m indoors9:24.87 Bethany Eigel, 19989:30.85 Shannon Saunders, 20059:40.10 Mollie DeFrancesco, 20029:43.43 Patricia Ritter, 19929:44.66 Cindy Dunham, 20029:44.83 Jennifer Lapetoda, 20049:47.82 Tracey Livengood, 19989:48.30 Dena Spickard, 20079:49.03 Lauren Burawski, 20029:49.46 Bridget Quenzer, 2001

5,000m indoors16:22.64 Mollie DeFrancesco, 200216:40.30 Tracey Livengood, 199816:50.19 Shannon Saunders, 200516:52.23 Heather Hanscom, 200116:56.09 Bethany Eigel, 199816:57.40 Lauren Burawski, 200216:57.43 Bridget Quenzer, 199816:59.06 Cindy Dunham, 200217:05.04 Barb Sabitus, 198017:07.87 Jennifer Lapetoda, 2004

1,000m indoors2:50.902:52.312:52.3220012:53.09

Keisha Banks, 2001Sarah Burkett, 1999Sara Carpenter, 1998

Sarah Matthes, 1998Suzi Shreckhise, 1982Ellen Holmes, 1985

3,000m indoors9:24.87 Bethany Eigel, 1998

Suzie Hutchins, 2001

Jackie Lynch, 1992Sarah Matthes, 1998Diana Gillam, 1996Alison Parris, 2009Samantha Bates, 1994Catherine Seguin, 2004Alisha Lewis, 2001

Sarah Matthes

Jennifer Lapetoda

Suzie Hutchins

Alisha Lewis

Jenae Strader

Amy Taylor

Aspen Foster


800m outdoors2:07.98 Keisha Banks, 19992:08.97 Juli Speights, 19912:10.56 Ellen Holmes, 19852:10.58 Alison Parris, 20092:10.58 Samantha Bates, 19972:11.07 Erica Bates, 19932:11.33 Alisha Lewis, 20002:11.82 Diana Gillam, 19962:11.94 Sara Carpenter, 19982:12.18 Kiersten Murray, 1994

1,500m outdoors4:17.82 Samantha Bates, 19974:18.81 Diana Gillam, 19964:20.53 Juli Speights, 19924:25.33 Mollie DeFrancesco, 20024:25.69 Keisha Banks, 19994:27.29 Bethany Eigel, 19974:27.32 Sarah Burkett, 19994:27.41 Sara Carpenter, 19984:29.94 Jackie Lynch, 19924:31.10 Cindy Slagle, 1982

3,000m outdoors9:24.08 Mollie DeFrancesco, 20029:27.80 Bethany Eigel, 20009:37.29 Samantha Bates, 19979:41.76 Diana Gillam, 19969:45.12 Lauren Burawski, 20029:45.59 Juli Speights, 19919:46.06 Keisha Banks, 20009:47.50 Shannon Saunders, 20049:48.34 Bridget Quenzer, 20019:48.59 Amy Taylor, 1993

3,000m steeplechase outdoors9:56.07 Mollie DeFrancesco, 200210:18.97 Nelly Anderson, 200610:45.95 Cindy Dunham, 200110:47.85 Aspen Foster, 200911:22.88 Kelly Jemison, 200811:27.47 Sarah Burkett, 2002

5,000m outdoors16:03.97 Mollie DeFrancesco, 200216:17.31 Bethany Eigel, 199716:38.74 Shannon Saunders, 200616:47.26 Lauren Burawski, 200216:55.01 Bridget Quenzer, 199816:59.10 Tracey Livengood, 199817:04.27 Cindy Dunham, 200317:07.43 Suzie Hutchins, 200217:11.83 Jennifer Lapetoda, 200217:12.54 Heather Hanscom, 2000

10,000m outdoors33:54.56 Shannon Saunders, 200534:18.45 Lauren Burawski, 200234:31.54 Barb Sabitus, 198034:48.64 Heather Hanscom, 200135:07.14 Stephanie Herbert, 199235:12.61 Jennifer Lapetoda, 200435:13.06 Bridget Quenzer, 200135:16.94 Tracey Livengood, 1998

36:17.96 Cristi Ferran, 199536:33.45 Kelly Baker, 2002

5k cross country17:08.1 Heather Hanscom, 199917:10.0 Bethany Eigel, 199617:20.2 Jennifer Lapetoda, 200217:24.0 Chanley Bregman, 198117:26.0 Samantha Bates, 199617:33.3 Juli Speights, 199117:35.0 Jenae Strader, 199717:38.0 Amy Taylor, 199217:43.3 Keisha Banks, 199817:45.0 Mollie DeFrancesco, 2001

6k cross country20:17.0 Mollie DeFrancesco, 200220:29:3 Shannon Saunders, 200421:04.9 Dena Spickard, 200621:06.8 Nelly Anderson, 200521:12.4 Cindy Dunham, 200121:16.0 Alison Parris, 200821:18.9 Michelle Smith, 200021:20.9 Keisha Banks, 200021:30.9 Lauren Burawski, 200121:37.0 Jessica Propst, 200821:39.0 Suzanne Hutchins, 2001

Mollie DeFrancesco, 2002Nelly Anderson, 2006

Mollie DeFrancesco, 2002

Shannon Saunders, 2006Lauren Burawski, 2002

Lauren Burawski Bridget Quenzer

Jackie Lynch

Ellen Holmes

Kiersten Murray

Mollie DeFrancesco, 2002

Lauren Burawski

36:17.96 Cristi Ferran, 1995

Bridget QuenzerBridget Quenzer

Kiersten Murray


RelaysTop Performances

1,600m relay indoors3:47.69 Hall, Bryant, Battle, Chitty, 20033:48.61 L. Anderson, Carter, McGowan, Roberson, 20083:48.75 Bready, Haley, Saint Cyr, Stewart, 19973:49.35 Kirtland, Bryant, Hall, Battle, 20043:49.50 L. Anderson, Biggins, Roberson, Lott, 20083:49.81 `, Haley, Banks, Saint Cyr, 19983:50.48 Mason, DeVance, Ni. Deskins, Mebane, 19863:50.72 Bready, A. Lewis, Saint Cyr, Bernstein, 19993:50.84 L. Anderson, Hinnant, Lott, McGowan, 20093:51.01 Rowlan, Holmes, Mebane, Mason, 1985

3,200m relay indoors8:56.61 Banks, W. Thomas, Burkett, A. Lewis, 20019:00.30 S. Bates, Powers, Torreele, Hanscom, 19989:01.47 Burkett, M. Thomas, Donohue, A. Lewis, 19999:03.45 Banks, A. Lewis, W. Thomas, Burkett, 20009:05.61 Burkett, A. Lewis, Bready, Banks, 20009:07.02 W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Burkett, Dunham, 20029:07.92 W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Donohue, M. Thomas, 19999:08.33 A. Lewis, Bready, M. Thomas, Burkett, 20009:09.84 Powers, Carpenter, Matthes, Murray., 19969:10.31 Burkett, M. Thomas, W. Thomas, A. Lewis, 2001

Distance medley relay (4,000 meters) indoors11:22.06 Burkett, M. Thomas, A. Lewis, Banks, 200111:24.55 Eigel, Stewart, Powers, S. Bates, 199711:25.73 S. Bates, Stewart, Carpenter, Eigel, 199711:28.50 Burkett, Bready, A. Lewis, Banks, 199911:29.31 A. Lewis, Dunham, Battle, Burkett, 200211:30.34 Powers, Haley, S. Bates, Gillam, 199611:34.55 Carpenter, Haley, Banks, Eigel., 199811:41.09 Burkett, Bready, Carpenter, Banks, 199911:44.70 Burkett, Battle, A. Lewis, Dunham, 200211:45.34 Carpenter, Haley, S. Bates, Gillam, 1996

400m relay outdoors46.13 Nelms, Carter, Roberson, L. Anderson, 200846.33 Da. Walker, Hicks, DeBerry, Beck, 199046.78 Nelms, Tyree, Mayo, L. Anderson, 200746.84 Diggs, Mason, Mebane, Rowlan, 198446.86 Da. Walker, Allen, Hill, Beck, 199146.86 DeVance, Mason, Ni. Deskins, Mebane, 198646.87 Bernstein, Saint Cyr, DeGennaro, Augustus, 199946.88 Haley, Saint Cyr, Abbott, Stewart, 199747.02 Haley, Saint Cyr, Abbott, Augustus, 199847.06 Haley, Saint Cyr, Abbott, Roberts, 1998

800m relay outdoors1:38.72 Lott, Carter, McAlpine, L. Anderson, 20091:38.92 Biggins, Carter, Roberson, L. Anderson, 20081:39.50 Nelms, Roberson, L. Anderson, Lott, 20081:39.98 Mayo, Kirtland, Hall, Bryant, 20041:40.21 Da. Walker, Hill, Hurd, Allen, 19921:40.28 DeVance, Ni. Deskins, De. Walker, Mason, 19861:40.32 Lott, Biggins, Tyree, L. Anderson, 20061:40.41 Hall, Chitty, Bryant, Clarke, 20031:40.53 Biggins, Tyree, Roberson, L. Anderson, 20071:40.63 Hicks, Da. Walker, E. Bates, Beck, 1990

1,600m relay outdoors3:41.98 Haley, Saint Cyr, Stewart, Bready, 19973:44.66 Bready, Saint Cyr, M. Thomas, Wilkerson, 19993:45.04 Mason, DeVance, Ni. Deskins, Mebane, 19863:45.09 Haley, Roberts, Saint Cyr, Wilkerson, 19983:45.24 Bready, Haley, Roberts, Saint Cyr, 19983:45.56 Roberson, McGowan, L. Anderson, Lott, 20083:45.76 Mason, DeVance, Ni.Deskins, Mebane, 19863:46.05 M. Thomas, Battle, Bryan, Hall, 20013:46.07 Hall, Chitty, Bryant, Kirtland, 20033:46.33 Clarke, Bryant, Battle, Hall, 2001

Top PerformancesTop Performances

L. Anderson, Carter, McGowan, Roberson, 2008

Mason, DeVance, Ni. Deskins, Mebane, 1986

Burkett, M. Thomas, Donohue, A. Lewis, 1999

W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Burkett, Dunham, 2002W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Donohue, M. Thomas, 1999

Felicia DeBerry

Shehara Chitty

Kendall Childress

Katrina Allen

Marissa Biggins

9:09.849:10.31

Distance medley relay (4,000 meters) indoors

Renee Lott

400m relay outdoors

Candace Nelms


Sprint medley relay (1,600 meters) outdoors3:58.93 Augustus, Moore, Bready, Banks, 20003:59.20 Haley, Saint Cyr, Bready, Burkett, 19983:59.34 Allen, Hill, E. Bates, Speights, 19923:59.79 Haley, Saint Cyr, Bready, Stewart, 19974:01.06 Haley, Hurd, Stewart, E. Bates, 19954:03.81 Augustus, Moore, Bready, A. Lewis, 20004:04.34 Haley, Saint Cyr, Wilkerson, Bready, 19984:04.75 Hall, Chitty, Bryant, M. Thomas, 20024:05.84 Hurd, Joyner, Hill, Baumgartner, 19944:06.33 Bryant, Clarke, M. Thomas, W. Thomas, 2001

3,200m relay outdoors8:47.28 S. Bates, Banks, Bready, Burkett, 19988:47.34 A. Lewis, Banks, W. Thomas, Burkett, 20018:49.75 W. Thomas, Burkett, Gauer, A. Lewis, 20028:49.97 Banks, Carpenter, S. Bates, Matthes, 19988:52.14 Banks, M. Thomas, A. Lewis, Burkett, 19998:57.61 S. Bates, Eigel, Powers, Stewart, 19978:58.03 Matthes, Bready, Powers, Burkett, 19988:59.25 Burkett, W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Hutchins, 20019:00.02 Carpenter, Eigel, Powers, S. Bates, 19979:01.20 W. Thomas, A. Lewis, Hutchins, Burkett, 2002

Distance medley relay (4,000 meters) outdoors11:18.51 S. Bates, Stewart, Powers, Eigel, 199711:20.51 Banks, Bready, W. Thomas, Eigel, 200011:20.90 S. Bates, Haley, Carpenter, Eigel, 199811:24.40 Gillam, Haley, Carpenter, S. Bates, 199611:27.66 Carpenter, Saint Cyr, Burkett, Banks, 199911:31.29 Speights, E. Bates, J. Lynch, Ritter, 199211:37.81 Banks, A. Lewis, M. Thomas, Eigel, 200011:38.82 Carpenter, Haley, S. Bates, Eigel, 199711:38.94 Banks, M. Thomas, A. Lewis, Hutchins, 200111:44.67 Gillam, Haley, Matthes, S. Bates, 1996

6,000m relay outdoors18:15.03 J. Lynch, Speights, Ritter, Taylor, 199218:29.43 Lapetoda, DeFrancesco, Hutchins, Burkett, 200218:30.12 Strader, Eigel, Hanscom, S. Bates, 199718:42.59 DeFrancesco, Burkett, Hutchins, A. Lewis, 200218:45.08 Carpenter, Banks, Matthes, Torreele, 199818:45.58 Burkett, DeFrancesco, A. Lewis, Hutchins, 200119:03.66 Donohue, Burkett, Quenzer, Carpenter, 199919:07.77 Jemison, Foster, Parris, Hagadone, 200919:10.45 Colombo, Parris, Presley, Jemison, 200819:12.67 N. Anderson, Dunbar, Je. Chapman, Ward, 2006

Cristel Clarke

Bryant, Clarke, M. Thomas, W. Thomas, 2001

Sarah Kirtland

Michelle Tyree

Lesa Diggs

Fatima Joyner

Nicole Deskins

Rashonda Roberson


Field Events & Multi-EventsTop Performances

Shot put indoors13.80m (45’3 1/2”) Jessica Wade, 200813.00m (42’8”) Rebecca Eisenhauer, 200813.00m (42’8”) Denise Klugh, 198512.99m (42’7 1/2”) Susan Ferrel, 199312.54m (41’11 1/4”) Shauntae Douglas, 198812.52m (41’1”) Jennifer Marinacci, 2007

Weight throw indoors16.63m (54’6 3/4”) Rebecca Eisenhauer, 200815.69m (51’5 3/4”) Jessica Wade, 200815.04m (49’4 1/4”) Tracy Towne, 200413.63m (44’8 3/4”) Julie Nothnagel, 2002

13.58m (44’6 3/4”) Jennifer Marinacci, 200813.23m (43’5”) Alison Macdonald, 200712.76m (41’10 1/2”) Laurie Johnson, 1987 12.60m (41’4”) Judy Apostolico, 198512.58m (41’3 1/4”) Susan Ferrel, 199312.53m (41’1 1/2”) Jennifer Burkhart, 2006

High jump indoors1.75m (5’8 3/4”) Jessica O’Brien, 2007 1.69m (5’6 1/2”) Carol Vogt, 19831.68m (5’6”) Christine Nicewonger, 20081.68m (5’6”) Danielle Legendre, 19871.65m (5’5”) Brittany Williams, 20031.63m (5’4 1/4”) Seun Augustus, 19971.62m (5’4”) Gina Progar, 19851.62m (5’4”) Sylvia Mall, 19821.60 (5’3”) Jasmine Craighead, 20091.59m (5’2 1/2”) Kari Bonomo, 19961.59m (5’2 1/2”) Lessley Mader, 1996

Pole vault indoors3.67m (12’0 1/2”) Alicia LaRoche, 20073.65m (12’0”) Brittany Yates, 20063.49m (11’5 1/4”) Erin Harrison, 2009 3.40m (11’1 8/10”) Sydney Binney, 20053.22m (10’6 3/4”) Lori Jackson, 20073.10m (10’2”) Katherine Sigler, 2003

Long jump indoors6.19m (20’3 3/4”) Seun Augustus, 20005.91m (19’4 3/4”) Adrienne Mayo, 20065.82m (19’1 1/4”) Tiombé Hurd, 19955.80m (19’0 1/2”) Janai Hill, 19925.79m (19’0”) Char Lewis, 20025.74m (18’10”) Lesa Diggs, 19825.70m (18’8 1/2”) Candace Nelms, 20055.63m (18’5 1/2”) Sharnet Rowlan, 19835.62m (18’5 1/4”) Davida Walker, 19895.56m (18’3”) Leslie Anderson, 2009

Triple jump indoors13.03m (42’9”) Tiombé Hurd, 199512.19m (40’0”) Lashaunda Jefferson, 200312.13m (39’9 1/2”) Adrienne Mayo, 200511.91m (39’1”) Candace Nelms, 200811.80m (38’8 1/2”) Christine Nicewonger, 200811.72m (38’5 1/2”) Char Lewis, 200211.61m (38’1 1/4”) Katrina Allen, 199311.51m (37’9”) Katelyn Guerriere, 200811.40m (37’5”) Jaclyn Smith, 200911.27m (36’11 3/4”) Kristina Kline, 200911.27m (36’11 3/4”) Erin Lynch, 1999

Pentathlon indoors3,566 Christine Nicewonger, 20083,488 Seun Augustus, 19993,266 Karrie Shelton, 19972,900 Jessica Nauta, 20082,868 Amy Remmer, 2008

Triple jump indoors

Seun Augustus, 2000Adrienne Mayo, 2006

Candace Nelms, 2005Sharnet Rowlan, 1983


Karrie Shelton, 1997Jessica Nauta, 2008Amy Remmer, 2008

Rebecca Eisenhauer, 2008

Rebecca Eisenhauer, 2008

Lori Gauer

Denise Klugh

Jennifer Burkhart

Shot put indoors

Traci TowneJanai Hill

3.49m (11’5 1/4”)3.40m (11’1 8/10”)3.22m (10’6 3/4”)3.10m (10’2”)

Long jump indoors6.19m (20’3 3/4”)5.91m (19’4 3/4”)5.82m (19’1 1/4”)5.80m (19’0 1/2”)5.79m (19’0”)5.74m (18’10”)5.70m (18’8 1/2”)5.63m (18’5 1/2”)5.62m (18’5 1/4”)5.56m (18’3”)

Brittany Yates

High jump indoors

3.67m (12’0 1/2”)3.65m (12’0”)3.49m (11’5 1/4”)3.49m (11’5 1/4”)Kaitlyn Guerriere


Discus outdoors43.94m (144’2”) Jennifer Marinacci, 200841.88m (137’5”) Denise Klugh, 198541.64m (136’7”) Susan Ferrel, 199239.94m (131’0”) Rebecca Eisenhauer, 200739.70m (130’3”) Stephanie Milstead, 198239.69m (130’2”) Jessica Wade, 200735.18m (115’5”) Julie Nothnagel, 200134.26m (112’5”) Jennifer Burkhart, 200532.98m (108’2”) Alison Macdonald, 200731.23m (102’5”) Tracy Towne, 2002

Hammer outdoors46.84m (153’8”) Jennifer Marinacci, 200846.30m (151’11”) Rebecca Eisenhauer 200843.34m (142’2”) Jessica Wade, 200842.29m (138’9”) Alison Macdonald, 200742.14m (138’3 1/2”) Susan Ferrel, 199341.80m (137’2”) Julie Nothnagel, 200240.88m (134’1”) Tracy Towne, 200440.78m (133’9”) Laurie Johnson, 198839.70m (130’3”) Judy Apostolico, 198637.34m (122’6”) Jennifer Burkhart, 2005

Javelin outdoors46.84m (153’8”) Denise Klugh, 198544.22m (145’1”) Beth Lippard, 1983

Shot put outdoors14.93m (48’11 3/4”) Jessica Wade, 200713.05m (42’9 3/4”) Rebecca Eisenhauer, 200812.49m (40’11 3/4”) Susan Ferrel, 199312.42m (40’9”) Denise Klugh, 198312.38m (40’7 1/2”) Sarah Simon, 198512.24m (40’2”) Donna Firebaugh, 198612.04m (39’6”) Maureen Jackson, 1996

High jump outdoors1.74m (5’8 1/2”) Danielle Legendre, 19901.70m (5’7”) Sylvia Mall, 19811.68m (5’6”) Gina Progar, 19841.66m (5’5 1/2”) Susan Broaddus, 19791.65m (5’5”) Ryan Olexson, 20091.65m (5’5”) Brittany Williams, 2003

Pole vault outdoors3.80m (12’5 1/2”) Brittany Yates, 20063.50m (11’5 3/4”) Alicia LaRoche, 20073.36m (11’0”) Sydney Binney, 20043.35m (10’11 3/4”) Erin Harrison, 20093.20m (10’6”) Lori Jackson, 20073.20m (10’6”) Katherine Sigler, 2004

Long jump outdoors6.42m (21’0 3/4”) Seun Augustus, 20006.05m (19’10 1/2”) Janai Hill, 19925.90m (19’4 1/4”) Katelyn Guerriere, 20085.88m (19’3 1/2”) Adrienne Mayo, 20045.86m (19’2 3/4”) Tiombé Hurd, 19955.83m (19’1 1/2”) Leslie Anderson, 20085.80m (19’0 1/2”) Lesa Diggs, 19825.79m (19’0”) Char Lewis, 20015.76m (18’11”) Cait Fiocchi, 20065.70m (18’8 1/4”) Candace Nelms, 2006

Triple jump outdoors13.52m (44’4 1/4”) Tiombé Hurd, 199512.44m (40’9 3/4”) Adrienne Mayo, 200512.31m (40’4 3/4”) Lashaunda Jefferson, 200412.26m (40’2 3/4”) Char Lewis, 200212.04m (39’6”) Katelyn Guerriere, 200812.03m (39’5 3/4”) Christine Nicewonger, 200711.79m (38’8 1/4”) Jaclyn Smith, 200911.76m (38’7”) Katrina Allen, 199111.70m (38’4 3/4”) Kristina Kline, 200911.61m (38’1 1/4”) Erin Lynch, 1999

Heptathlon outdoors4,784 Christine Nicewonger, 20084,586 Karrie Shelton, 19984,447 Lesa Diggs, 19834,349 Seun Augustus, 19994,181 Jessica Nauta 20074,135 Suzanne Faulkner, 19823,960 Mary Kate Semmes 19823,929 Lori Gauer, 20023,865 Dana Marbain, 1983

Jennifer Marinacci, 2008

Rebecca Eisenhauer, 2007Stephanie Milstead, 1982

Jennifer Burkhart, 2005Alison Macdonald, 2007

Jennifer Marinacci, 2008Rebecca Eisenhauer 2008

Alison Macdonald, 2007

Jennifer Marinacci

Karrie Shelton

Kristina Kline

Char Lewis

Alison Macdonald

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JMU’s academic program combines the liberal arts tradition with preparation for technology in a rapidly changing world. All students receive a strong foundation of knowledge through a rigorous general education program.

• Female/Male Ratio: 60/40

• Student/Professor Ratio: 17/1

• Average Class Size: 29

foundation of knowledge through a rigorous general

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• U.S. News & World Report in its 2009 America’s Best Colleges guidebook ranked JMU first in the South among public universities for the 15th straight year.

• JMU is Virginia’s most-popular college or university, drawing applications from the greatest percentage of the state’s graduating high school seniors.

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in 2009 ranked JMU 28th nationally on its list of 100 best values in public colleges -- schools that offer a first-class education at a reasonable price.

• Yahoo! Internet Life included JMU on its 2001 listing of “The Nation’s 100 Most Wired Universities,” listing JMU 53rd among larger institutions.

• JMU was included in the 2002 edition of The Unofficial, Unbiased, Insider’s Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges with one author saying “JMU is almost too perfect to be believed.”

• JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic public universities in the nation” in The Guide to 101 of the Best Values in America’s Colleges and Universities.

• BusinessWeek magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of Business 16th nationally among business schools at public universities and 44th among all universities.

• JMU is among schools “that prove activism and community service are alive and well on campus,” says Mother Jones Magazine.

• JMU’s exemplary programs for first-year students are “cornerstones of the University’s strong commitment to student learning and success,” says The Temple Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.

• JMU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Value” public universities in the 2009 Princeton Review “Best Value Colleges.” The list recognizes schools that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable price.”

Colleges.” The list recognizes schools that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable price.”

JMU is Virginia’s most-popular college or university, drawing applications from the greatest percentage of the state’s

nationally on its list of 100 best values in public colleges -- schools that offer a first-class education at a reasonable

“The Nation’s 100 Most Wired Universities,” listing JMU

The Unofficial,

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magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of Business 16th nationally among business schools at public

JMU is among schools “that prove activism and community Mother Jones

JMU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Value” public universities in the 2009 Princeton Review “Best Value

JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dyThe Guide to 101 of the

magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of

A Great College TownHarrisonburg, Va.


Harrisonburg is convenient to the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., and Richmond while providing JMU students the comforts of the picturesque setting of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

The city offers something for everyone. From downtown shopping and restaurants, to nearby national parks and forests, it provides JMU students the opportunity to sample many aspects of life.

Harrisonburg offers a learning environment that is very unique in today’s high-tech, educational world.

Dr. Linwood H. RoseJames Madison University President


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AdvisingAcademic

• Located in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center, named in honor of Robert & Frances Plecker

• A $10 million state-of-the-art athletic support facility

• Computer lab with more then 30 work stations

• Student-athlete lounge

• Tutoring and small group meeting facilities

Plecker Center also houses

• 7,000-square foot strength and conditioning center with flat-screen televisions for individual instruction

• 5,000-square foot sports medicine facility

• JMU’s athletic hall of fame


Casey CarterAssociate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services

James Madison ‘70

Tiffany Hall James Madison ‘05

Team academic advisor

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ConditioningStrength &

Greg WernerHead Coach/Director of JMU Strength & Conditioning

Austin Peay ‘91

Callye WilliamsSenior Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mississippi State ‘06

Conditioning

Head Coach/Director of JMU Strength &

Callye Williams

Conditioning Coach

• Developing athleticism and sports performance

• Seven training facilities encompassing more then 17,000 square feet

• Staff includes five full time professionals with certifications as strength and conditioning specialists

MedicineSports


• Multi-skilled professionals use current research, educational knowledge, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to assure the holistic well-being of student-athletes

• Staff includes 20 board-certified and licensed athletic trainers

• Team physicians include Dr. Kent Diduch (board-certified in family practice physician) and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Miller, a nationally renowned fellowship-trained orthopedist from the University of Virginia

• Local chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists,

nutritionists, and orthotists are available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes

• Staff includes 20 board-certified and

• Team physicians include Dr. Kent

Grace Weniger, ATCTeam Athletic Trainer

James Madison ‘03

Tom Kuster, ATCAssistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

James Madison ‘95

Dr. Kent DiduchTeam Physician

Dr. Mark MillerTeam Orthopedic Surgeon

available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes


Information

Cross Country/ Track & Field

Geoff PolglaseDeputy Director of

Athletics

Shelia Moorman Associate

Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator

Casey CarterAssociate Athletics

Director for Academics

Kevin White Associate

Athletics Director for Sport Programs

Jeff BourneDirector of

Athletics

Who’s Who in JMU Athletics

Home Field & Capacity/Surface: JMU Track & Field Complex

(seating capacity 1,000) New Market Battlefield (cross country)

Office Location: Bridgeforth Stadium B108, 109, 110Fax: (540) 568-3901E-mail: [email protected] or w-cross [email protected] Address: Cross Country/Track and Field James Madison University 261 Bluestone Drive MSC 2301 Harrisonburg, VA 22807Head Coach(vertical jumps, field events, combined events)

Ta’ Frias, (540) [email protected]

Head Cross Country/Asst. Track & Field Coach

(middle distance, distance)Dave Rinker, (540) 568-3354

[email protected] of Track & Field and Cross Country

(sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps):Bill Walton, (540) 568-3935

[email protected] Assistant

Cassidy Zaccaria, (540) 568-6692Strength & Conditioning Coaches Lee Rowland

Callye Williams

Directions & MapsA map of the JMU campus (including a PDF printable map) is available at www.jmu.edu/map. For directions visit JMUSports.com and click on Facilities.

Credits:Design: Austin Design, Inc., Lovettsville, Va.

Interior Layout Special Assistance: Teresa Craig

Photography: Cathy Kushner, Diane Elliott, David Lonnquest, Tommy Thompson, and others

Printing: Mid-Valley Press, Verona, Va.

ScheduleHome events in boldfaceNOTE: Dates are subject to change. Please check the JMU web site (www.jmusports.com) for the

most up-to-date information.

Cross CountrySept. 12, JMU Invitational, New Market, Va.

Oct. 2, Paul Short Invitational, Bethlehem, Pa.

Oct. 17, Indiana State Pre-Nationals, Terre Haute, Ind.

Oct. 17, William and Mary Open (B Team only), Williamsburg, Va.

Oct. 31, CAA Championships, New Market, Va.

Nov. 6, Cavalier Open, Charlottesville, Va.

Nov. 14, NCAA Southeast Region Championships, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 21, ECAC Championships, New York, N.Y.

Nov. 23, NCAA National Championships, Terre Haute, Ind.

Feb. 13, USA Track and Field Cross Country Championships, Spokane, Wash.

Indoor Track and FieldDec. 2-3, Liberty Kickoff Invitational, Lynchburg, Va.

Jan. 16, Navy Quad Meet, Annapolis, Md.

Jan. 22-230, Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, Va.

Jan. 29-30, Liberty Open, Lynchburg, Va.

Feb. 5-6, Sykes-Sabock Challenge, State College, Pa.

Feb. 12, Liberty Quad Meet, Lynchburg, Va.

Feb. 19-20, Virginia Tech Challenge, Blacksburg, Va.

Feb, 27, NYU Fast Track Invitational, New York, N.Y.

March 6-7, ECAC Championships, Boston, Mass.

March 12-13, NCAA National Championships, Boston, Mass.

Outdoor Track and FieldMarch 19-20, Wake Forest Open, Winston-Salem, N.C.

March 26-27, Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, N.C.

April 2-3, Colonial Relays, Williamsburg, Va.

April 10, Mason Invjtational, Fairfax, Va.

April 16-17, JMU Invitational, Home

April 22-24, Penn Relays, Philadelphia, Pa.

April 30-May 1, CAA Championships, Fairfax, Va.

May 7, North Carolina Invitational, Chapel Hill, N.C.

May 14-16, ECAC Championships, Princeton, N.J.

May 28-29, NCAA East Region Championships, TBA

June 10-12, NCAA National Championships, Eugene, Ore.

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