2011-12 cal u track & field guide

2011-12 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA TRACK & FIELD GUIDE

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Brice Myers repeated as the PSAC Champion inthe 60- and 110-meter hurdles last year.

The mission of intercollegiate athletics at

California University of Pennsylvania is to provide student-athletes

opportunities to participate in a comprehensive program of athletic

competition.

COACHING INFORMATIONDirector of Track & Field/XC ...............Roger KingdomAlma Mater .............................................Pittsburgh, 2002Office Phone .................................................724.938.5885E-mail ..................................................kingdom@calu.eduHead XC/Ast. T&F Coach .....................Daniel CaulfieldAlma Mater ...........................Adams State (Colo.), 1995Office Phone .................................................724.938.5684E-mail ...................................................caulfield@calu.edu Ast. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator ... Danielle MalayAlma Mater ....................................California (Pa.), 2008Office Phone .................................................724.938.5686E-mail ........................................................malay@calu.eduAssistant Coach ........................................... Jayson ReschAlma Mater .....................Richard Stockton (N.J.), 1999Office Phone .................................................724.938.5685E-mail ......................................................... [email protected]

FAST FACTS ABOUT CAL ULocation .........................................................California, Pa.Founded .........................................................................1852Enrollment ....................................................................9,017Nickname ................................................................. VulcansColors ................................................................. Black & RedPresident ......................................Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.V.P./Student Development ........Dr. Lenora AngeloneAssoc. V.P./Athletic Development ........... Frank BauerInterim Ath. Dir./SWA ..........................Dr. Karen HjerpeFaculty Athletic Rep. ................Dr. William BiddingtonHead Athletic Trainer ............................Dr. Jamie WearySports Information Director ................. Matthew KiferAthletic Admin. Assistant .......................Carolyn TarddDir. Ath. Facilities/Services ............................ Ed WhitedFacility ....................Adamson Stadium/Roadman ParkAffiliations ............................................... NCAA Division II

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)Athletic Fax ...................................................724.938.5849Website .......................................... www.calvulcans.com

PROGRAM HISTORYIndoor PSAC Champions ................................................13Indoor NCAA All-Americans ............................................ 8Outdoor PSAC Champions .............................................46Outdoor NCAA National Champions ........................... 3Outdoor NCAA All-Americans.......................................20

2011 TEAM INFORMATIONMen’s PSAC Indoor Championships ......7th (39.5 pts)Men’s PSAC Outdoor Championships ......6th (61 pts)Women’s PSAC Indoor Championships ...6th (47 pts)Women’s PSAC Outdoor Championships .. 6th (67 pts)

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Director ...................Matthew KiferOffice Phone ..................................................724.938.4552 E-mail ............................................................ [email protected] Assistant ..........................................Rob ChristeFacebook ................................facebook.com/calvulcansTwitter ............................................................... @calvulcans

KEY PHONE NUMBERSPresident’s Office .........................................724.938.4400Admissions .....................................................724.938.4404Alumni Relations .........................................724.938.4418Athletic Office ...............................................724.938.4351Bookstore .......................................................724.938.4324Equipment Manager ..................................724.938.5927Financial Aid ..................................................724.938.4415Track & Field Office......................................724.938.5828Sports Information ......................................724.938.4552

TABLE OF CONTENTSWomen’s Team Photo .......................Inside Front CoverAt A Glance ............................................................................2Season Preview ....................................................................3Coaching Staff ......................................................................4Men’s Roster ..........................................................................6Women’s Roster ....................................................................7Senior Profiles .......................................................................8Returners ............................................................................. 14Newcomers ......................................................................... 18Athletic Success ................................................................ 20Academic Success ............................................................ 21Season Review ................................................................... 22PSAC ...................................................................................... 22Honors & Awards .............................................................. 23Indoor Records .................................................................. 24Outdoor Records .............................................................. 25Indoor Standards .............................................................. 26Outdoor Standards .......................................................... 27History .................................................................................. 28President Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. ................................ 29University & Athletic Administration ......................... 30University Profile ............................................................... 31Men’s Team Photo .............................. Inside Back Cover

CREDITSCal U’s 2012 Track & Field Media Guide is the result of work and research of current sports information personnel and those who have come before. This publication was created with the purpose of educating and informing the media and general public.

The 2012 media guide has been written and edited by Matthew Kifer, Sports Information Director to assist in covering California University of Pennsylvania track & field in the 2012 season. Design and layout by Beth Ann Conway. Photos by ADM Photography, Tim Cotter, Ryno Production and WCS Photography. Contents of this guide are subject to change and will be supplemented during the season by the Sports Information Office. All requests for additional information, including photographs and meet accommodations, should be forwarded to the Sports Information Office.

Both the men’s and women’s track & field teams received USTFCCCA All-Academic honors last season.


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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTCalifornia University of Pennsylvania is an academic community dedicated to the ideals of justice, fairness and equal opportunity for all. In compliance with federal and state laws, the University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The University will not tolerate racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is considered by law to be a form of sexual discrimination and is, therefore, unacceptable. Direct equal opportunity and affirmative action inquiries or complaints to the Special Assistant to the President for EEEO/University Ombudsperson, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724.938.4014. Direct inquiries regarding services or facilities accessibility to the ADA/504 Compliance Officer, Office of Student Development and Services, Residence Building B, 724-938-4076. Direct Title IX inquiries to the Senior Woman Administrator/Title IX Coordinator, Department of Athletics, Hamer Hall 248, 724.938.4351.

The 2012 Cal U track & field media guide is a multi-purpose publication for use by the news media. Additional information is available to the media upon request from the Sports Information Office. News releases and photographs will only be made available to members of the news media.

CredentialsAll media attending California University of Pennsylvania track & field meets and practices are requested to notify the Sports Information Office. Credentials are issued for working media only and should be requested as early as possible.

Head Coach Roger KingdomRoger Kingdom is available for interviews during the season. Please coordinate all requests for personal interviews with Coach Kingdom through the Sports Information Office at 724.938.4552.

PlayersAll student-athlete interviews must be coordinated through the California University of Pennsylvania Sports Information Office. All player interviews require at least one day notice. Players are available for interviews as their schedule permits.

Vulcan WebsiteResults, press releases, media guides and other Cal U material may also be found on the official Cal U Athletic Website. Visit www.calvulcans.com to find the Vulcans online.

Vulcans go MobileCal U has partnered with Songwhale, a mobile-marketing company based in Pittsburgh. To stay connected, fans can text the word VULCANS to WHALE (94253) to sign up for score updates, alerts and prize giveaways all via text message to your mobile phone.

Cal FusionCal U has also partnered with Blackboard Mobile. Make Athletics accessible on the go! Download Cal Fusion and access the athletics icon to get up-to-date news, schedules and scores.

Social MediaFans can also follow the Vulcans through social media on both Facebook (facebook.com/calvulcans) and Twitter (@calvulcans).

CAL U HEAD COACHESBaseball ................................................................Mike ConteMen’s Basketball .................................................. Bill BrownWomen’s Basketball (interim) ........................ Jess StromCheerleading/Dance .....................................Marcia BoydM/W Cross Country .................................Daniel CaulfieldFootball ....................................................... John LuckhardtMen’s Golf .....................................................Peter CoughlinWomen’s Golf .............................................MerriLyn GibbsMen’s Soccer .................................................Dennis LaskeyWomen’s Soccer ...............................................Gene SmithSoftball ........................................................ Rick BertagnolliSwimming .............................................................. Ed DennyTennis ............................................................Pablo MontanaM/W Track & Field ....................................Roger Kingdom Volleyball .................................................Peter Letourneau

CAL U ATHLETIC SUPPORT STAFFDr. William Biddington ..................Faculty Athletic Rep.Chelsey Pryor Burk .............Athletic Business ManagerKelly Collins........................................... Academic AdvisorBeth Ann Conway ....Coordinator for Ath. OperationsTravis Eisentrout ............... Athletic Events CoordinatorBen Hilborn ...................................... Equipment ManagerShannon Kelley .........Director of Athletic FundraisingMatthew Kifer ................... Sports Information DirectorMatt Luckhardt ..........Director of Athletic FundraisingAnnie Malkowiak ......Director of Athletic FundraisingRon Sealy ...............Facilities Manager - Roadman ParkBob Sepesy .................Strength & Conditioning CoachCarolyn Tardd ............ Administrative Ast. for AthleticsRoss Vecchio ...............Director of Athletic FundraisingDr. Jamie Weary ................ Director of Athletic TrainingEd Whited .....Director of Facilities & Athletic Services

DECEMBERFri.-Sat. 2-3 @ Edinboro Mike Kowal Multi Edinboro, Pa.Sat. 3 @ West Virginia Holiday Classic Morgantown, W.Va.Fri.-Sat. 9-10 @ Kent State Golden Flash Gala Kent, Ohio

JANUARYSat. 21 @ Edinboro Al Hall Freedom Games Edinboro, Pa.Fri.-Sat. 27-28 @ Lake Eire SPIRE Open Geneva, Ohio

FEBRUARYSat. 4 @ Lake Erie Team Challenge Geneva, OhioFri. 10 @ Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio) Mid-February Meet Berea, OhioFri.-Sat. 10-11 @ Akron Invitational Akron, OhioSat. 11 @ Boston Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass.Sat. 18 @ Kent State Tune-Up Kent, Ohio

MARCHSat.-Sun. 25-26 @ PSAC Indoor Championships Edinboro, Pa.Fri.-Sat. 9-10 @ NCAA Indoor National Championships Mankato, Minn.Sat. 17 @ Lynchburg (Va.) Dr. Jack M. Toms Invitational Lynchburg, Va.Sat. 24 CALIFORNIA (Pa.) EARLY BIRD INVITATIONAL California, Pa.Fri.-Sun. 30-31 @ North Carolina Raleigh Relays Chapel Hill, N.C. APRILSat. 7 @ Millersville Metrics Millersville, Pa.Fri.-Sat. 13-14 @ Ohio State Jesse Owens Classic Columbus, OhioSat. 21 @ Baldwin-Wallace (Ohio) Adams Invitational Berea, OhioThurs.-Sat. 26-28 @ Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa.Sat. 28 @ Shippensburg Paul Kaiser Classic Shippensburg, Pa.

MAYThurs.-Sat. 3-5 @ PSAC Outdoor Championships Bloomsburg, Pa.Fri. 11 @ Allegheny (Pa.) Invitational Meadville, Pa.Thurs.-Sat. 24-26 @ NCAA Outdoor National Championships Pueblo, Colo.

All dates are subject to change

Mailing Address:250 University AvenueCalifornia, Pa. 15419

www.calu.eduwww.calvulcans.com

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RETURNING USTFCCCA ALL-REGION

Name, Event Season-BestBrice Myers, 110 hurdles 14.03Alex Smith, 800 meters (outdoor) 1:50.87Alex Smith, 800 meters (indoor) 1:53.41

INDOOR CAPSULE

All-PSAC Athletes Returning (6)Sandy Estep (5-4, Sr.) All-PSAC in 4x800m relay Set school record in 4x800m relayKaturrah Hayman-Alston (5-6, Jr.) All-PSAC in 4x400m relay Set school record in 4x400m relayMegan Kleiner (5-6, Jr.) All-PSAC in 4x800m relay Set school records in 4x800m, DMR relayJulia Kubica (5-5, So.) All-PSAC in 4x800m relay Set school records in 4x800m, DMR relayShakeria Love (5-5, Sr.) All-PSAC in 4x400m relay Set school record in 4x400m relayMonique Sims (5-3, So.) PSAC Freshman of the Year All-PSAC in 60m, 200m, 4x400m relay Set school records in 55m, 60m, 200m, 4x400m relay

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All-PSAC Athletes Returning (7)Bria Jay (5-3, So.) All-PSAC in 4x100m relay Set school record in 4x100m relayBrice Myers (5-3, So.) NCAA All-American in 110m hurdles USTFCCCA all-region in 110m hurdles PSAC Champion in 110m hurdlesJordyn Reagan (5-1, Jr.) All-PSAC in 4x100m relay Set school record in 4x100m relay USTFCCCA All-AcademicAmber Saunders (5-8, Jr.) USTFCCCA all-region in high jump All-PSAC in high jump USTFCCCA All-AcademicMonique Sims (5-3, So.) PSAC Freshman of the Year All-PSAC in 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay Set school records in 100m, 200m, 4x100m relayAlex Smith (6-2, Sr.) Competed in the 800m at NCAA Championships USTFCCCA all-region in 800m All-PSAC in 800m Set school record in 800mSamantha Valiton (5-6, Sr.) All-PSAC in 4x100m relay Set school record in 4x100m relay

The Vulcans return several key members from last year’s record-shattering campaign. Last season, Cal U established a combined 22 school records with the women’s team equaling its best finish at the PSAC Championships in the last 20-plus years. Senior Brice Myers headlines the men’s team in 2012 after repeating as the PSAC Champion in both the 60- and 110-meter hurdles last year. During the outdoor season, he placed second in the finals of the 110 hurdles at the NCAA Championships by just one one-hundredth of a second. A five-time All-American, Myers will only be competing during the outdoor season this year. The Vulcans will feature a pair of All-PSAC caliber runners in the 800-meter run this season in seniors Alex Smith and Chris Wolfe. Smith set the indoor and outdoor school records in the event last year. He has qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 800 meters in each of the last two seasons. Wolfe joins the program for the indoor season after previously running at Louisville. While with the Cardinals, he qualified for the BIG EAST Championships in the 800 meters and as a member of the 4x800-meter relay. After an All-American finish in cross country this fall, sophomore Aaron Dinzeo anchors the distance runners this season. He reached the NCAA provisional mark in the 5,000-meter run last spring after nearly earning All-PSAC honors during the indoor campaign. Juniors Jake Hillegas and Bruce McDaniel both return after breaking school records last season. Hillegas set the school record in the hammer throw last spring, while McDaniel broke a 20-plus year record in the decathlon. On the women’s side, Monique Sims returns after posting arguably one of the most successful debuts in school history. She broke a combined seven school records (five individual, two relay), including a pair of records that were set in the mid-1980s.

Sims was selected the PSAC Freshman of the Year during both the indoor and outdoor seasons after garnering All-PSAC honors in six events last year. Seniors Sandy Estep and Shakeria Love return after competing at the PSAC Championships in each of the last three years. Last year, Love scored at both league championships in the 400-meter run and was a member of the 4x400-meter relay with Estep during the spring. Estep scored in the 800 meters at the outdoor championships after qualifying for the 400 meters during the winter. The Vulcans return a pair of record-setting distance runners this season in senior Laurie Hall and junior Erin Kling. Hall broke the school record in the 1-mile run twice last year, while Kling established new records in both the 3,000- and 5,000-meter run. Senior Khyalyani Whitaker returns as an All-PSAC candidate in the pentathlon and heptathlon. She has scored in the pentathlon at each of the last two PSAC Championships. Cal U features a pair of PSAC contenders in the hurdles as well. Junior Katurrah Hayman-Alston provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 400-meter hurdles last year after posting the third-fastest time in the PSAC. Sophomore Courtnee Whitaker figures to challenge the school record in the 60-meter hurdles after placing fifth at the league championships last year. Junior Amber Saunders returns after provisionally qualifying for the NCAA Championships last spring in the high jump. She placed third at the league outdoor championships with a career-best height of 1.69 meters. With the amount of experience and talent returning to both programs, the Vulcans figure to again break records in 2012 while continuing to contend at the PSAC Championships and compete at the NCAA Championships.

RETURNING USTFCCCA ALL-REGION

Name, Event Season-BestK. Hayman-Alston, 400 hurdles (outdoor) 1:01.19Amber Saunders, high jump (outdoor) 1.69m


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Daniel Caulfield enters his sixth season as the head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country programs and an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s track & field teams. Caulfield joined Cal U after serving as the head men’s and women’s track & field and cross country coach at Clarion. A native of Ireland, he started coaching at his alma mater and NCAA Division II perennial

powerhouse Adams State in Alamosa, Colo. While serving as a coach with the Grizzlies, Adams State won four NCAA National Championships in women’s cross country (1998, 1999, 2003, 2004) and two NCAA men’s titles (1998, 2003). During his college career, he was a 10-time All-American and two-time NAIA National Champion and helped lead the Grizzlies’ cross country programs to National Championships in 1993-94.

Since coming to Cal U, Caulfield has mentored four-time All-American Christopher Clark, who holds PSAC records in both the 5K and 10K. He also has coached a pair of PSAC Champions in the 800 meters in Holly Urban and Clare McSweeney. McSweeney also earned All-America honors in the 800 meters at the 2010 NCAA National Championships. Last year, Matt Kroetch became the fourth different runner in school history to win the PSAC title in the 10K.

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Roger Kingdom enters his eighth year working with the cross country and track & field programs at California University of Pennsylvania. Kingdom, the former world and American record holder in the 110-meter hurdles, serves as the Director of the Track & Field and Cross Country programs at Cal U. Kingdom is a five-time United States Outdoor Champion (1985, 1988-90 and 1995) and two-time gold medalist at the Pan American Games (1983, 1995). He also holds a World Cup gold medal (1989) and won gold at the World University Games in 1989. He remains one of only two runners to ever win consecutive Olympic titles in the 110-meter hurdles (1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul). A native of Georgia, he joined the Cal U athletic program in 2004 before being named interim head track & field coach in March of the following year. Shortly thereafter, he accepted the director position for both the cross country and track & field programs. In his time as head coach, Kingdom has mentored a handful of All-Americans as well as several Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) indoor and outdoor champions.

Under Kingdom’s supervision Cal U has had at least one All-American in each of the last five years, including four-time member Christopher Clark (5,000- and 10,000-meter run) and five-time honoree Brice Myers (60- and 110-meter hurdles). The women’s program has also had two All-Americans, with current assistant coach Danielle Malay receiving honors in the 400-meter hurdles in 2008 and Clare McSweeney earning recognition in the 800-meter run in 2010. One of the most decorated athletes in Cal U history, Kingdom mentored 14-time PSAC Champion and two-time All-American Brad Rager, who excelled in the 200- and 400-meter dashes. In 2006, Kingdom and the Vulcans hosted the PSAC Championships for the first time in program history, and two years later the men’s team posted its best finish in school history at the indoor league championships. Kingdom is a 2002 graduate from Pittsburgh and played football for the Panthers in the 1980s before concentrating his efforts on his track & field career. He set the world record of 12.92

seconds in the 110-meter hurdles in Zurich, Switzerland in 1989. Kingdom retired from active competition in 1998 and in 2005, Kingdom was inducted in to the USA Track & Field (USATF) Hall of Fame. Last year, Kingdom was an inaugural inductee into the USATF Georgia Hall of Fame. While an Olympic hurdler, he was a two-time state champion in the 120 hurdles, high jump and discus and twice was selected Outstanding Track & Field Athlete in Georgia.

THE KINGDOM FILE

Born: Aug. 26, 1962Hometown: Vienna, Ga.College: Pittsburgh, 2002Child: Jierra

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2005-Present Cal U Head Coach2004 Cal U Assistant

DID YOU KNOW ...

Roger Kingdom interned as a sprint and conditioning coach with the Cleveland Browns.

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ROGER KINGDOMDIRECTOR OF T&F/XC - HEAD COACH T&FEighth Year at Cal [email protected]

DANIEL CAULFIELDHEAD XC/ASSISTANT T&F COACHSixth Year at Cal [email protected]

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Following her All-American and record-setting career with the Vulcans, Danielle Malay enters her third season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the California University of Pennsylvania track & field program. Malay was a member of both the Cal U track & field and cross country teams in recent years. At the 2008 NCAA Outdoor National Championships, she became the first women’s track & field All-American in 12 seasons after placing sixth in the 400-meter hurdles.

A native of Bethel Park, Pa., Malay still holds four individual school records at Cal U. Malay was a two-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic selection after qualifying for the NCAA Championships in both 2008 and 2009. She completed her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Cal U in 2008 before earning her master’s degree in exercise science from Cal U in 2010.

DANIELLE MALAYSPRINTS/HURDLESThird Year at Cal [email protected]

After serving as the head coach of the cross country and track & field teams at Clarion, Jayson Resch enters his third season working on the California University of Pennsylvania track & field staff in 2011. Resch, who served six years in the United States Army, was a volunteer assistant coach with the Golden Eagles from 2004-06 before accepting the head position in August of 2006. While at Clarion, he mentored former standout Erin Richard,

who was a PSAC Champion in track & field and two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American. Originally from New Jersey, Resch was a NCAA Division III All-American at Richard Stockton (N.J.) and still holds the school record in the 800-meter run. Resch graduated from Richard Stockton with a degree in criminal justice in 1999 before completing his master’s degree in exercise science at Cal U in 2008.

JAYSON RESCHJUMPS/MULTI-EVENTSThird Year at Cal [email protected]

A former All-American distance runner, Jackie (Pacentrilli) Caulfield enters her sixth year working with the California University of Pennsylvania track & field program. Prior to her time with the Vulcans, Caulfield worked with 20-plus NCAA Division II individual national champions, nearly 100 All-Americans and three NCAA Championship teams at Division II perennial powerhouse Adams State (Colo.).

She received her bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology with Cum Laude honors from Adams State before completing her master’s degree in health and physical education. During her collegiate career, Caulfield earned All-America honors in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter runs. As a senior in 2002, she finished third at the National Indoor Track & Field Championships in the 5,000 meters.

JACKIE CAULFIELDDISTANCESixth Year at Cal [email protected]

RECENT ALL-PSAC PERFORMERS

2009 INDOORBrice Myers - 55m hurdles

2009 OUTDOORChristopher Clark - 10,000m*

Frank Ehrensberger - 200m, 400mDanielle Malay - 400m hurdles

2010 INDOORSandy Estep - 4x400m relayDa’Joun Heidelberg - 60m

Shakeria Love - 4x400m relayClare McSweeney - 800m,

4x400m relayBrice Myers - 55m hurdles*

Farath Raphael - PentathlonJerica Snedden - 4x400m relay

2010 OUTDOORJordan Boatwright - Triple Jump

Frank Ehrensberger - 4x100m relay,4x400m relay

Sandy Estep - 4x400m relay*Da’Joun Heidelberg - 4x100m relay,

4x400m relayShakeria Love - 4x400m relay*

Clare McSweeney - 800m*,4x400m relay*

Brice Myers - 110m hurdles*,4x100m relay

Bobby Ralls - 4x100m relayAlex Smith - 800m, 4x400m relayJerica Snedden - 4x400m relay*

Vince Wilson - 4x400m relay

2011 INDOORSandy Estep - 4x800m relay

Katurrah Hayman-Alston - 4x400m relayMegan Kleiner - 4x800m relay

Julia Kubica - 4x800m relayShakeria Love - 4x400m relay

Brice Myers - 60m hurdles*Monique Sims - 60m, 200m,

4x400m relayJerica Snedden - 4x400m relay,

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2011 OUTDOORSandy Estep - 4x400m relay

Katurrah Hayman-Alston - 4x400m relayBria Jay - 4x100m relay

Matt Kroetch - 10,000m*Shakeria Love - 4x400m relayBrice Myers - 110m hurdles*

Jordyn Reagan - 4x100m relayAmber Saunders - High JumpMonique Sims - 100m, 200m,

4x100m relayAlex Smith - 800m

Jerica Snedden - 4x400m relaySamantha Valiton - 4x100m relay

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Justin Antolin Jr. Jumps 6-5 Fairfield, Pa./Fairfield

Chris Avampato So. Throws 6-3 Greensburg, Pa./Greensburg Salem

Jamie Burkwit So. Distance 5-8 New Hope, Pa./North Penn

Maurice Burns, Jr. Fr. Sprints 5-8 Philadelphia, Pa./G.W. Carver HSES

Noah Carroll So. Distance 6-3 Fulton, N.Y./G. Ray Bodley

Mitch Codd So. Pole Vault 6-1 Evans City, Pa./Seneca Valley

Cameron Coffey So. Distance 5-7 Brownsville, Pa./Brownsville

Dominic DeCesaris Fr. Sprints 6-0 Danielsville, Pa./Northampton

Aaron Dinzeo So. Distance 5-10 Sidney, Ohio/Sidney

Lialdon Donovan-Green Fr. Sprints/Jumps 6-1 York, Pa./Central York

Rodney Edwards So. Mid-Distance 5-11 Philadelphia, Pa./Coatesville

Kyle Estep Fr. Multi-Event 5-11 Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor

Mitchell Fawcett Fr. Sprints 5-8 Upper St. Clair, Pa./Upper Saint Clair

Rashee Ferguson Fr. Sprints/Jumps 5-11 Philadelphia, Pa./Penn Wood

Alexander Fritz Fr. Sprints 6-0 Mt. Lebanon, Pa./Mount Lebanon

Nick Giansante Fr. Sprints 6-2 Clairton, Pa./Thomas Jefferson

Kyle Gibson Jr. Distance 5-10 Canonsburg, Pa./Canon-McMillan

Nick Gibson So. Distance 6-1 Canonsburg, Pa./Canon-McMillan

Marcus Givan So. Jumps 6-2 Putnam Valley, N.Y./Putnam Valley

Da’Joun Heidelberg Jr. Sprints 5-6 Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep

Jake Hillegas Jr. Throws 5-11 Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley

Morgan Huegel Fr. Distance 5-7 Cranberry, Pa./Cranberry

Zach Knight Sr. Throws 6-0 North East, Pa./North East

Tim Lahmers Sr. Distance 5-7 Delmont, Pa./Franklin Regional

Mike Mackowick Fr. Sprints 5-8 Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper Saint Clair

Troy McCune Fr. Sprints 5-8 Pittsburgh, Pa./Central Catholic

Bruce McDaniel Jr. Multi-Event 6-0 Hawthorn, Pa./Redbank Valley

Lamar McFall Fr. Sprints/Jumps 5-11 Philadelphia, Pa./Penn Wood

Danny Meighan Fr. Sprints 5-10 Avonmore, Pa./Kiski

Brice Myers Sr. Hurdles 6-2 Pittsburgh, Pa./McDowell

Toby Oduho Jr. Hurdles 6-1 Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep

Nick Pezza Fr. Distance 5-7 Woodbine, Md./Century

Chris Poss Jr. Distance 5-8 Manchester, N.J./Manchester Township

Bobby Ralls Jr. Sprints 5-9 Pittsburgh, Pa./North Hills

Matthew Reese Fr. Javelin 5-8 Industry, Pa./Western Beaver

Abel Robinault Fr. Distance 6-0 Garland, Pa./Youngsville

Jared Schaut Fr. Sprints/Jumps 5-7 St. Marys, Pa./Elk County Christian

Ryan Schleicher Sr. Throws 6-0 Pittsburgh, Pa./Baldwin

Jonathan Slinger Fr. Mid-Distance 6-0 Tobyhanna, Pa./Pocono Mountain West

Alex Smith Sr. Sprints/Mid-Distance 6-2 South Park, Pa./South Park

Garret Trosch Fr. Multi-Event 6-4 Hermitage, Pa./Hickory

Vince Wilson Sr. Sprints 5-8 Bear, Del./Middletown

Chris Wolfe Sr. Distance 6-0 Pittsburgh, Pa./Baldwin

ROSTER BY ELIGIBILITY

SENIORS - 7Zach KnightTim LahmersBrice Myers

Ryan SchleicherAlex Smith

Vince WilsonChris Wolfe

JUNIORS - 8Justin AntolinKyle Gibson

Da’Joun HeidelbergJake Hillegas

Bruce McDaniel Toby Oduho

Chris PossBobby Ralls

SOPHOMORES - 9Chris AvampatoJamie BurkwitNoah CarrollMitch Codd

Cameron CoffeyAaron Dinzeo

Rodney EdwardsNick Gibson

Marcus Givan

FRESHMEN - 19Maurice Burns, Jr.

Dominic DeCesarisLialdon Donovan-Green

Kyle EstepMitchell FawcettRashee Ferguson

Alexander FritzNick GiansanteMorgan HuegelMike Mackowick

Troy McCuneLamar McFall

Danny MeighanNick Pezza

Matthew ReeseAbel Robinault

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Brittany Amori Jr. Distance 5-5 Plum, Pa./Plum

Melanie Barr So. Distance 5-2 Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg

Jacqlyn Baughman Fr. Sprints 5-9 Lewes, Del./Cape Henlopen

Sam Beckerleg Fr. Multi-Event/Jumps 5-10 Shermans Dale, Pa./West Perry

Danae Burgwin Fr. Sprints 5-3 Pittsburgh, Pa./West Mifflin

Erika Coffey Jr. Distance 5-2 Brownsville, Pa./Brownsville

Sarah Cook Fr. Hurdles 5-8 Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler

Melissa David Jr. Distance 5-7 Maplewood, N.J./Columbia

Jordan Duke Jr. Throws 5-9 Carmichaels, Pa./Carmichaels

Sandy Estep Sr. Mid-Distance 5-4 Fredericksburg, Va./Chancellor

Erin Flickinger So. Distance 5-4 Oley, Pa./Oley Valley

Allison Hall Fr. Distance 5-3 Jackson, Pa./Blue Ridge

Laurie Hall Sr. Distance 5-4 Jackson, Pa./Blue Ridge

Ann Marie Hayes So. Distance 5-5 Tipperary, Ireland/Ursuline Secondary

Katurrah Hayman-Alston Jr. Hurdles 5-6 Philadelphia, Pa./Paul Robeson

Andi Heasley So. Distance 5-1 Monroeville, Pa./Gateway

Bria Jay So. Sprints 5-3 Plum, Pa./Plum

Brittney Kanach Sr. Distance 5-5 Pottstown, Pa./Pottsgrove

Elaine Kimmel Fr. Throws 5-3 Auburn, Pa./Blue Mountain

Megan Kleiner Jr. Distance 5-6 New Milford, Pa./Blue Ridge

Erin Kling Jr. Distance 5-5 Jamestown, N.Y./Jamestown

Ashley Kowalski So. Throws 5-6 Mountain Top, Pa./Crestwood

Julia Kubica So. Distance 5-5 Freedom, Pa./Freedom

Richelle Lashley Jr. Distance 5-9 Bedford, Pa./Bedford

Bryanna Learn Sr. Distance 5-2 Mansfield, Pa./Homeschooled

Shakeria Love Sr. Sprints 5-5 York, Pa./Central York

Briana Lumley So. Throws 5-8 Butler, Pa./Butler

Kristin Lyons Fr. Throws 5-6 York, Pa./Central York

Marie McIntyre Jr. Distance 5-7 Pittsburgh, Pa./North Hills

Katie Mills Fr. Throws 5-3 Lyndonville, Vt./Lyndon Institute

Samantha Minich Jr. Throws 6-1 Clinton, Pa./South Side Beaver

Annabel Mosco Jr. Jumps 5-10 Farmington, Pa./Uniontown

Shantae Motley Jr. Sprints 5-6 Burlington, N.J./Burlington City

Nicole Paschl Fr. Pole Vault 5-3 Peters Twp., Pa./Peters Township

Jordyn Reagan Jr. Sprints/Multi-Event 5-1 Masontown, Pa./Albert Gallatin

Breeanna Robinson Jr. Jumps/Sprints 5-6 East Hampstead, N.H./Pinkerton Academy

Sierra Rogers So. Jumps 5-8 Port Tobacco, Md./Maurice J. McDonough

Amber Saunders Jr. Jumps 5-8 Chicora, Pa./Karns City

Carly Senko So. Jumps 5-4 New Castle, Pa./Shenango

Amber Simcoke So. Distance 5-5 Brownsville, Pa./Brownsville

Monique Sims So. Sprints 5-3 Pittsburgh, Pa./Schenley

Jasmine Stevenson Fr. Sprints 5-6 Jacksonville, Fla./Cumberland Valley (Pa.)

Patriece Thompson Jr. Throws 5-8 Greensburg, Pa./Hempfield

Janae Turner Fr. Sprints 5-3 Akron, Ohio/Copley

Samantha Valiton Sr. Sprints 5-6 Schellsburg, Pa./Chestnut Ridge

Samantha Weinheimer Fr. Pole Vault 5-4 North East, Pa./North East

Yahnae Weldon Jr. Hurdles 5-7 Norristown, Pa./Norristown

Courtnee Whitaker So. Hurdles 5-7 Stafford, Va./Mountain View

Khyalyani Whitaker Sr. Multi-Event 5-9 Pottsgrove, Pa./Pottsgrove

Carly Youngeberg Jr. Distance 5-3 Manheim, Pa./Manheim Central

Alex Zanella Fr. Distance 5-8 Everett, Pa./Everett

WOMEN’S ROSTERROSTER BY ELIGIBILITY

SENIORS - 7Sandy EstepLaurie Hall

Brittney KanachBryanna LearnShakeria Love

Samantha ValitonKhyalyani Whitaker

JUNIORS - 18Brittany Amori

Erika CoffeyMelissa DavidJordan Duke

Katurrah Hayman-AlstonMegan Kleiner

Erin KlingRichelle LashleyMarie McIntyre

Samantha MinichAnnabel MoscoShantae MotleyJordyn Reagan

Breeanna RobinsonAmber Saunders

Patriece ThompsonYahnae Weldon

Carly Youngeberg

SOPHOMORES - 13Melanie Barr

Erin FlickingerAnn Marie Hayes

Andi HeasleyBria Jay

Ashley KowalskiJulia Kubica

Briana LumleySierra RogersCarly Senko

Amber SimcokeMonique Sims

Courtnee Whitaker

FRESHMEN - 13Jacqlyn Baughman

Sam BeckerlegDanae Burgwin

Sarah CookAllison Hall

Elaine KimmelKristin Lyons

Katie MillsNicole Paschl

Jasmine StevensonJanae Turner

Samantha WeinheimerAlex Zanella


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2011: Competed in the 1500 and 3000 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... ran career-best time of 4:43.70 in the 1500 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the mile and 3000 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... broke the indoor school record in the mile with a time of 5:11.92 at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set the indoor school record as part of the distance medley relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... ran career-best time of 18:58.58 in the 5000 meters at the William & Mary Colonial Relays ... set personal best in the 3000 meters with time of 10:35.62 at Shippensburg Paul Kaiser Classic ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second-Team ... competed in the 800 meters during the regular season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in the 800 and 1500 meters during the regular season ... member of the 4x800 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... ran career-best time of 2:23.58 in the 800 meters at the Lock Haven Qualifier ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009) ... 2008: Competed in the 3000 and 5000 meters during the regular season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2007-08)

High School: Attended Blue Ridge ... member of district 4x800 relay team ... Cross Country ... High Honor Roll, National Honor Society

On A Personal Note: Born May 18, 1989 … Daughter of Jeffrey and Carolyn Hall ... older sister of freshman runner Allison Hall ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2007-11)

2011: USTFCCCA All-Academic ... scored in the 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing sixth in 2:17.94 ... ran career-best time of 2:13.97 in the 800 meters during the preliminaries of the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set the indoor school record as part of the 4x800 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... posted career-best time of 26.93 seconds in the 200 meters at the Millersville Metrics ... won the 800 meters at the Wheeling Jesuit Bill Van Horne Invitational ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: USTFCCCA All-Academic ... competed as a member of the 4x400 relay in the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... PSAC Champion in 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing eighth in 59.48 seconds ... set the outdoor school record as part of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also was a member of the 4x100 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships, finishing seventh in 58.68 ... also competed in the 200 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... posted a career-best time of 57.69 seconds in the 400 meters at the Ohio State Jesse Owens Classic ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in the 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relays at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 and 4x800 relays at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 400 meters at the Baldwin-Wallace Mid-January Meet ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

High School: Attended Chancellor ... four-year letterman, two-time MVP, all-region in 400 and 500 meters, high jump and 4x400 relay, all-state in 400 and 500 meters, member of all-state 4x400 and 4x800 relay teams ... Above and Beyond Award, Academic Letter, National Honor Society

On A Personal Note: Born Nov. 19, 1989 … Daughter of Carl and Bonnie Estep ... older sister of freshman runner Kyle Estep ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2008, 2010-11)

SANDY ESTEPFREDERICKSBURG, VA.

Senior5-4 • Mid-DistanceMajor: Sport Management

LAURIE HALLJACKSON, PA.

Senior5-4 • DistanceMajor: Social Work

Sandy Estep competed at the NCAA Outdoor Championships as part of the 4x400 relay in 2010.

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2011: Competed in the 5000 meters during the regular season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: Competed in the 5000 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the distance medley relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... ran career-best time of 18:49.95 in the 5000 meters at Bloomsburg Husky Open ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2010) ... 2009: Redshirted ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009) ... 2008: Competed in the 3000 and 5000 meters during the regular season ... posted career-best time of 10:46.07 in 3000 meters at the Kent State Tune-Up ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2007-08) ... 2007: Competed in the 3000 meters during the regular season

High School: Attended Pottsgrove ... four-year letterman ... Cross Country ... Athlete of the Year

On A Personal Note: Born Aug. 5, 1988 … Daughter of Stephen and Stephanie Kanach ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2007-11)

2011: Did not compete ... 2010: Competed in the javelin during the regular season ... won the javelin with a career-best throw of 49.68 meters at the California Early Bird Invitational ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in the shot put, discus throw and javelin during the regular season ... posted a career high with a mark of 28.99 meters in the discus throw at the California Western Pennsylvania Championships ... set career-best distance of 10.34 meters in the shot put at the California PSAC West Challenge ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

High School: Attended North East ... three-year letterman, all-region, member of three regional championship teams ... Football ... Honors

On A Personal Note: Born Jan. 28, 1990 … Son of David and Mary Knight

ZACH KNIGHTNORTH EAST, PA.

Senior6-0 • ThrowsMajor: Biology

BRITTNEY KANACHPOTTSTOWN, PA.

Senior5-5 • DistanceMajor: Secondary Education

Brittney Kanach is a three-timePSAC Scholar-Athlete.

2011: Capital One Academic All-District Second-Team ... competed in the 5000 and 10000 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... ran career-best time of 15:29.04 in the 5000 meters at Wheeling Jesuit Bill Van Horne Invitational ... posted career-best time in the 10000 meters at the Millersville Metrics ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: Competed in the 1500 and 5000 meters during the outdoor season ... ran the 3000 and 5000 meters during the indoor season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in the 5000 meters during the outdoor season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

High School: Attended Franklin Regional

On A Personal Note: Born Sept. 24, 1989 ... Son of Tom and Jen Lahmers ... member of Cal U cross country team (2008-11) ... PSAC Champion Scholar for men’s cross country (2011)

TIM LAHMERSDELMONT, PA.

Senior5-7 • DistanceMajor: Earth Science

Tim Lahmers was a Capital Oneacademic all-district selection last season.


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2011: Competed in 3000 meters during the regular season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: Member of distance medley relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... completed in 800, 3000 and 5000 meters, as well as the mile, during the regular season ... ran career-best time of 11:01.93 in the 3000 meters at California Western Pennsylvania Championships ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in 1500 and 3000 meters during the regular season ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

High School: Homeschooled ... Cross Country

On A Personal Note: Born Oct. 25, 1989 … Daughter of Roger and Candise Learn ... younger sister of former runner Tricia Learn (2010) ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2008, 2010-11) ... member of the Cal U swimming team (2010-11)

BRYANNA LEARNMANSFIELD, PA.

Senior5-2 • DistanceMajor: Biology

Bryanna Learn has competed in the 3000 metersin each of the last three seasons.

2011: USTFCCCA All-Academic ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing fifth in 57.74 seconds ... member of 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships, placing fifth in 58.41 seconds ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set the indoor school record as part of the 4x400 relay at the Kent State Tune-Up ... won the 400 meters at the Slippery Rock Last Chance Meet ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010) ... 2010: USTFCCCA All-Academic ... PSAC Track Athlete of the Week (May 11) ... competed as a member of the 4x400 relay in the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... PSAC Champion in 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing fourth in 57.05 seconds ... set the outdoor school record with a time of 56.59 in the 400 meters during the preliminaries of the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also competed in the 200 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, posting career-best time of 26.15 ... set the outdoor school record as part of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also was a member of the 4x100 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships, finishing sixth in 58.55 seconds ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 400 meters at the Edinboro Games, California Early Bird Invitational, California Western Pennsylvania Championships, IUP Invitational and Lock Haven Last Chance Qualifier ... won the 200 meters at the Edinboro Games, California Early Bird Invitational, California Western Pennsylvania Championships and Lock Haven Last Chance Qualifier ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, placing fifth in 57.76 ... also competed in the 200 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relays at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships, finishing seventh in 58.62 seconds ... also competed in the 200 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 400 meters at the California Western Pennsylvania Championships and IUP Invitational ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2009)

High School: Attended Central York ... letterman, placed seventh in 400 meters at state championship ... Honor Roll

On A Personal Note: Born Aug. 4, 1990 … Daughter of Cedric and Rosalind Love ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2010-11)

SHAKERIA LOVEYORK, PA.

Senior5-5 • SprintsMajor: Communication Disorders

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2011: NCAA All-American in 60 and 110 hurdles ... USTFCCCA All-Region in 60 and 110 hurdles ... three-time PSAC Track Athlete of the Week (Feb. 1, Feb. 22, April 26) ... finished second with a career-best time of 14.03 seconds in the 110 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... placed sixth in the 60 hurdles with a time of 8.16 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships ... set the school record of 7.90 seconds in the 60 hurdles during the preliminaries of the NCAA Indoor Championships ... PSAC Champion in 60 and 110 hurdles ... won the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.25 seconds at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also qualified for the PSAC Outdoor Championships in the 400 hurdles ... member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relays at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... won the 60 hurdles at the PSAC Indoor Championships in 8.08 seconds ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 110 hurdles at the Wheeling Jesuit Bill Van Horne Invitational, IUP Ed Fry Invitational and Slippery Rock Last Chance Meet ... won the 60 hurdles at the West Virginia State Farm Games, Lake Erie Open and Kent State Tune-Up ... won the 55 hurdles at the Mount Union Jim Wuske Invitational ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2011) ... 2010: NCAA All-American in 60 and 110 hurdles ... three-time PSAC Track Athlete of the Week (Feb. 2, Feb. 23, April 20) ... finished third with a time of 14.12 seconds in the 110 hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... placed sixth in the 60 hurdles with a time of 7.98 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships ... PSAC Champion in 60 and 110 hurdles ... won the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.36 seconds at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the 4x100 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... won the 60 hurdles

BRICE MYERSPITTSBURGH, PA.

Senior6-2 • HurdlesMajor: Business Administration

Brice Myers is a five-time NCAA All-Americanand four-time PSAC Champion.

at the PSAC Indoor Championships in 8.04 seconds ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 110 hurdles at the IUP Ed Fry Invitational, Shippensburg Paul Kaiser Classic and Lock Haven Last Chance Qualifier ... won the 60 hurdles at the West Virginia State Games, Edinboro Al Hall Freedom Games and Kent State Tune-Up ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2010) ... 2009: NCAA All-American in 60 hurdles ... PSAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year ... finished third in the 60 hurdles with a time of 8.12 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships ... placed second in the 60 hurdles at the PSAC Indoor Championships in 7.599 seconds ... also placed ninth in the triple jump at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... 2008: Finished fourth in the 60 hurdles with a time of 7.66 seconds at the PSAC Indoor Championships

High School: Attended McDowell ... two-time Team MVP, two-time all-state, 60 hurdles state champion, member of indoor and outdoor state championship teams ... Honor Roll

On A Personal Note: Born Aug. 7, 1989 ... Son of Julius Myers and Diana Denniston ... member of Cal U football team (2010-11)


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2011: Scored in the 200 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing fifth in 25.94 seconds ... ran career-best time of 25.42 seconds in the 200 meters during the preliminaries of the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... set the outdoor school record as part of the 4x100 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 200 meters at the Wheeling Jesuit Invitational ... posted career-best time of 58.61 in the 400 meters at the Charlotte Classic ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Spring 2011) ... transfer from Hagerstown Community College (2009-10)

High School: Attended Chestnut Ridge … state medalist in 100 and 200 meters

On a Personal Note: Born June 19, 1990 … Daughter of John Valiton and Debra Robison

SAMANTHA VALITONSCHELLSBURG, PA.

Senior5-6 • SprintsMajor: Justice Studies

Samantha Valiton helped the 4x100 relay set the outdoor school record last year.

2011: Competed in the javelin during the regular season ... posted a season-best mark of 58.93 meters at the Millersville Metrics ... won the javelin at the Slippery Rock Tri-Meet ... 2010: Did not compete ... 2009: Competed in the javelin during the regular season ... competed in the javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... scored in the javelin at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing fourth at 59.81 meters ... set career-best distance of 61.44 meters at the IUP Invitational

High School: Attended Baldwin ... three-time, top-10 finisher in the javelin at the state championships ... Football

On A Personal Note: Born Aug. 25, 1989 … Son of Dave and Debbie Schleicher

RYAN SCHLEICHERPITTSBURGH, PA.

Senior6-0 • ThrowsMajor: Sport Management

2011: Two-time USTFCCCA All-Region in 800 meters (indoor/outdoor) ... competed in the 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing second in 1:52.37 ... set the outdoor school record with a time of 1:50.87 in the 800 meters during the preliminaries of the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 800 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships, placing fourth in 1:55.08 ... member of the 4x400 and distance medley relays at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set the indoor school record in the 800 meters at 1:53.41 at Grand Valley Big Meet ... won the 800 meters at the Shippensburg Classic ... won the 1000 meters at West Virginia Games ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: Competed in the 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships ... scored in the 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, placing second in 1:52.83 ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 800 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set the indoor school record as part of the 4x800 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the 800 meters at the California Early Bird Invitational, California Western Pennsylvania Championships and Lock Haven Last Chance Qualifier ... 2009: Scored in the 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing in 1:55.00 ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... won the 800 meters at the Robert Morris Invitational

High School: Attended South Park ... three-year letterman, two-time 800 meters WPIAL champion

On A Personal Note: Born May 27, 1989 ... Son of John and Jackie Smith

ALEX SMITHSOUTH PARK, PA.

Senior6-2 • Sprints/Mid-DistanceMajor: Business Administration

Alex Smith has qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championshipsin each of the last two seasons in the 800 meters.





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2011: Competed in the heptathlon at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the pentathlon at the PSAC Indoor Championships, finishing fifth with 2,962 points ... set career-best time of 15.87 seconds in 100 hurdles as part of the heptathlon at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... broke personal-best mark with a throw of 29.31 meters in the javelin as part of the heptathlon at the IUP Invitational ... posted career-best distance of 30.26 meters in the discus at the Slippery Rock Last Chance Meet ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2010-11) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) ... 2010: Competed in the heptathlon at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... also competed in the high jump at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... scored in the pentathlon at the PSAC Indoor Championships, placing seventh with career-high 3,094 points ... set personal bests in the 200 and 800 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... posted career-best time of 9.68 seconds in the 60 hurdles at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... won the pentathlon at the Edinboro Games with career-best mark of 1.62 meters in the high jump ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009) ... 2009: Scored in the heptathlon at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, finishing eighth with 3,950 points ... also competed in the high jump at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the high jump at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set personal best with a leap of 5.12 meters in the long jump at the Lock Haven Qualifier ... won the high jump at the Baldwin-Wallace Mid-January ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2008-09) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)

High School: Attended Pottsgrove … four-year letterman, all-conference, four-time conference high jump champion, placed fifth in the high jump at state championship ... Honor Roll

On a Personal Note: Born Nov. 28, 1989 ... Daughter of Marleiccia Whitaker

KHYALYANI WHITAKERPOTTSGROVE, PA.

Senior5-9 • Multi-EventMajor: Justice Studies

Khyalyani Whitaker has scored in the pentathlon at each of the last two PSAC Indoor Championships.

2011: Member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relays at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... set season-best time of 50.80 seconds in the 400 meters at the Lake Erie Open ... won the 400 meters at the West Virginia Games ... 2010: Competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... set career-best time of 50.54 in the 400 meters at the Shippensburg Classic ... PSAC Scholar-Athlete (2009-10) ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring 2010) ... 2009: Competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... member of the 4x100 relay at the PSAC Outdoor Championships ... competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... member of the 4x400 relay at the PSAC Indoor Championships ... posted career-best time of 23.19 seconds in the 200 meters at the Boston Invitational ... member of Cal U AD Honor Roll (Fall 2008)

High School: Attended Middletown ... four-year letterman, placed third in 400 meters at state championship, holds three school records

On A Personal Note: Born June 29, 1990 … Son of James Wilson and Sandra Johnson

VINCE WILSONBEAR, DEL.

Senior5-8 • SprintsMajor: Sport Management

Vince Wilson has competed in the 400 meters at the PSAC Championships for three-straight years.

Transfer from Louisville ... competed three seasons for the Cardinals (2008-11)

High School: Attended Baldwin ... three-year letterman, four-time all-state, four-time WPIAL champion, member of four-straight sectional championship teams ... Basketball, Cross Country, Football ... Honor Roll, Scholar-Athlete

On A Personal Note: Born Oct. 27, 1988 … Son of Ken and Marcy Wolfe ... member of the Cal U cross country team (2011)

CHRIS WOLFEPITTSBURGH, PA.

Senior6-0 • DistanceMajor: Business Administration


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ERIN FLICKINGERSophomore

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JAMIE BURKWITSophomore

DistanceNew Hope, Pa.

MELANIE BARRSophomore

DistanceLancaster, Pa.

CHRIS AVAMPATO Sophomore

ThrowsGreensburg, Pa.

MITCH CODD SophomorePole Vault

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BRITTANY AMORIJunior

DistancePlum, Pa.

JUSTIN ANTOLIN JuniorJumps

Fairfield, Pa.

Aaron Dinzeo scored in the 5000 meters at last year’s PSAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.

CAMERON COFFEY Sophomore

DistanceBrownsville, Pa.

AARON DINZEOSophomore

DistanceSidney, Ohio

MELISSA DAVIDJunior

DistanceMaplewood, N.J.

ERIKA COFFEY Junior


MARCUS GIVANSophomore

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Erin Kling set the indoor school record in both the3000 and 5000 meters last season.

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Berlin, Pa.

DA’JOUN HEIDELBERGJuniorSprintsErie, Pa.

ANDI HEASLEYSophomore

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KATURRAH HAYMAN-ALSTONJunior

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BRIA JAYSophomore

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MEGAN KLEINERJunior

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ANN MARIE HAYESSophomore

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ERIN KLINGJunior

DistanceJamestown, N.Y.

ASHLEY KOWALSKISophomore

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Katurrah Hayman-Alston placed fourth in both the 100 and 400 hurdles last year at the PSAC Championships.

JULIA KUBICASophomore

DistanceFreedom, Pa.


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RICHELLE LASHLEYJunior

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BRUCE McDANIELJunior

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MARIE McINTYRE Junior

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SAMANTHA MINICHJunior

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TOBY ODUHOJunior

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CHRIS POSSJunior

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SHANTAE MOTLEYJunior

SprintsBurlington, N.J.

ANNABEL MOSCOJuniorJumps

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Samantha Minich set personal records in theshot put, discus throw and hammer throw last year.

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AMBER SAUNDERSJuniorJumps

Chicora, Pa.

SIERRA ROGERSSophomore

JumpsPort Tobacco, Md.

JORDYN REAGANJunior

Sprints/Multi-EventMasontown, Pa.

CARLY SENKOSophomore

JumpsNew Castle, Pa.

AMBER SIMCOKESophomore


MONIQUE SIMSSophomore

SprintsPittsburgh, Pa.

PATRIECE THOMPSONJunior

ThrowsGreensburg, Pa.

CARLY YOUNGEBERGJunior

DistanceManheim, Pa.

COURTNEE WHITAKERSophomore

HurdlesStafford, Va.

YAHNAE WELDONJunior

HurdlesNorristown, Pa.

Patriece Thompson set the school record in the weight throw at the Lake Erie Open last season.

Sierra Rogers qualified for the PSAC Championshipsin the triple jump last season.


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SprintsDanielsville, Pa.

SARAH COOK Freshman

HurdlesPittsburgh, Pa

. MAURICE BURNS, JR.Freshman

SprintsPhiladelphia, Pa.

SAM BECKERLEGFreshman

Multi-Event/JumpsShermans Dale, Pa.

DANAE BURGWINFreshman


NICK GIANSANTEFreshman

SprintsClairton, Pa.

MITCHELL FAWCETTFreshman

SprintsUpper St. Clair, Pa.

KYLE ESTEPFreshman

Multi-EventFredericksburg, Va.

LIALDON DONOVAN-GREENFreshman

Sprints/JumpsYork, Pa.

JORDAN DUKE Junior

ThrowsCarmichaels, Pa.

ELAINE KIMMELFreshman

ThrowsAuburn, Pa.

MORGAN HUEGELFreshmanDistance

Cranberry, Pa.

ALLISON HALL FreshmanDistance

Jackson, Pa.

KYLE GIBSONJunior

DistanceCanonsburg, Pa.

NICK GIBSONSophomore

DistanceCanonsburg, Pa.

DANNY MEIGHANFreshman

SprintsAvonmore, Pa.

LAMAR McFALL Freshman

Sprints/JumpsPhiladelphia, Pa.

TROY McCUNEFreshman


KRISTIN LYONSFreshman

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KATIE MILLS Freshman

ThrowsLyndonville, Vt.

NICOLE PASCHLFreshmanPole Vault

Peters Twp., Pa.

NICK PEZZAFreshmanDistance

Woodbine, Md.

ABEL ROBINAULTFreshmanDistance

Garland, Pa.

JASMINE STEVENSONFreshman

SprintsJacksonville, Fla.

JONATHAN SLINGERFreshman

Mid-DistanceTobyhanna, Pa.

JARED SCHAUT Freshman

Sprints/JumpsSt. Marys, Pa.

JANAE TURNERFreshman

SprintsAkron, Ohio

GARRET TROSCHFreshman

Multi-EventHermitage, Pa.

JACQLYN BAUGHMANFreshman

SprintsLewes, Del.

RASHEE FERGUSONFreshman

Sprints/JumpsPhiladelphia, Pa.

ALEXANDER FRITZFreshman

SprintsMt. Lebanon, Pa.

MATTHEW REESEFreshman

JavelinIndustry, Pa.

BREEANNA ROBINSONJunior

Jumps/SprintsEast Hampstead, N.H.

SAMANTHA WEINHEIMERFreshmanPole Vault

North East, Pa.

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3 National Team ChampionshipsSoftball (2) ................................................................. 1997, 1998Women’s Basketball (1) ..................................................... 2004

6 National Individual ChampionshipsTrack & Field (2) ................1983, 1984 - Brian Ferrari (10K)..................................... 1985 - Jenise Lockhardt (high jump)Wrestling (2) ............1977, 1979 - Brian DePaoli (118-lbs.).................................... 1988, 1989 - Ken Hackman (190-lbs.) Cross Country (1) .................................... 1983 - Brian FerrariSwimming (1) ..............2011 - Melissa Gates (50 freestyle)

66 PSAC Team ChampionshipsMen’s Tennis (9) .............................. 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959,.............................................................. 1960, 1963, 1968, 1971,................................................................................................... 1972Men’s Basketball (8) ....................... 1970, 1985, 1988, 1992............................................................... 1994, 1996, 1999, 2008Football (8) ....................................... 1946, 1958, 1968, 1984,............................................................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008Men’s Tennis (8) ............................... 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959............................................................... 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972Women’s Tennis (7) ........................ 1991, 1993, 2007, 2008........................................................................... 2009, 2010, 2011Softball (6) ......................................... 1991, 1996, 1997, 1998....................................................................................... 1999, 2000Volleyball (7) ..................................... 1991, 1992, 2005, 2007........................................................................... 2008, 2009, 2011Women’s Basketball (4) ................. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006Baseball (3) .................................................... 1979, 2004, 2010Women’s Golf (3) ......................................... 2008, 2009, 2010Men’s Golf (1)........................................................................ 1980Men’s Soccer (1)................................................................... 2008Women’s Soccer (1) ............................................................ 2011

19 Academic All-AmericansSoftball (6) ..................................Rochelle Dierkes (1995-96)................................................................Julie Mackenzie (2010).......................................................................Kerry Novak (1997)..................................................... Sonia Petrosoniak (2009-10)...............................................................Lauren Shaheen (2010)........................................................................Lisa Swoger (1984)Football (3) ................................................ Derek Katris (2006)................................................................... Lloyd Price (2004-05)........................................................................... Chet Welc (2011)Men’s Basketball (2) ..................................... Bill Belko (1984).....................................................................Ray Gutierrez (1993)Men’s Soccer (2)...........................Camilo Hinestroza (2005)..................................................................Charlie Dagnal (2011)Women’s Soccer (2) .............................Paula Jackson (2011).................................................................... Kristen Orrett (2011)Baseball (1) ..........................................Mike Larson (2004-05)Women’s Basketball (1) .................... Heather Corby (1999)Volleyball (1) .......................................Renata da Silva (2009)XC/T&F (1)....................................... Christopher Clark (2009)

FOUR-STRAIGHT TOP-15DIRECTOR’S CUP FINISHES

Cal U has garnered four-straight top-15 finishes in the Learfield Sports Director’s Cup standings.

2007-08 ............................................................... 8th2008-09 ............................................................... 9th2009-10 .............................................................. 2nd2010-11 ............................................................. 12th

Did You Know?

Cal U posted the highest finish of any PSAC school in the Directors’ Cup by placing second in 2009-10. The Vulcans are the only PSAC school to finish in the top five of the standings since the award was initiated prior to the 1995-96 academic year.

Did You Know?

The Vulcans are the first team in the PSAC history to win at least a share of seven-straight divisional titles in football. Cal U also won 24-consecutive games in divisional play from 2007-10 while winning three outright league crowns.

The start of 2011-12 athletic year saw Cal Utake the lead in the Dixon Trophy standings

and rank among top five in the Director’s Cup.This fall, the Vulcans won a pair of

PSAC Championships, qualified four teams in the NCAA Tournament and featured four

Academic All-Americans.

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BUILDING CHARACTER. BUILDING CAREERS. California University of Pennsylvania is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies. For more than 150 years Cal U has been known for its educational excellence and for its commitment to the core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility. At Cal U, students are our first priority. As an undergraduate, students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges. Whether one is interested in using robotic technology in the field of engineering or helping to shape the future as an early childhood educator, students will find an academic program perfect for them. When our core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility are coupled with real-world training, we see a big difference in the types of jobs our graduates get. To advance our mission of building the character and careers of students, Cal U relies upon committed faculty, motivated students, challenging programs and exceptional facilities. Our Character Education Institute provides character education to Cal U students, faculty and staff, and corporate training to regional organizations and businesses. The institute serves as a resource center for education majors, and assists school districts and local organizations in advancing character development.

For 10-straight semesters, Cal U athletic programs have compiled a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher.

Last year, the Vulcans made 11 team and 11 individual appearances in NCAA postseason play.

A total of 225 Cal U student-athletes, representing all sports were named to the Spring 2011 edition of the Cal U Athletic Director Honor Roll after a record 240 athletes earned the honor for the Fall 2010 semester.

A combined 155 student-athletes from Cal U, representing all sports, were named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athletes for the 2010-11 academic year.

The Vulcans featured 12 Capital One Academic All-District selections during the 2010-11 academic year.

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Brittany AmoriJustin Antolin

Chris AvampatoStephanie Bolt

Savantuay BoyetteMegan Broman

Noah Carroll Maeve Charlesworth

Mitch CoddErika Coffey

Aaron DinzeoSandy Estep

Erin FlickingerMarcus Givan

Laurie HallAndi Heasley

Michael HontzBrittney Kanach

Erin KlingMatt KroetchTim Lahmers

Bryanna LearnShakeria LoveBriana LumleyMarie McIntyre

Travis MitroAnnabel Mosco

Caitlyn Neely

Katie QuaillJordyn Reagan

Amber SaundersJill Schickling

Sarah SchumakerCarly Senko

Amber SimcokeJerica SneddenBethany Stone

Christopher WernerKhyalyani WhitakerCarly Youngeberg

Marty Zangus

Listed below are the 2010-11 PSAC Scholar-Athletes from Track & Field:

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In 2011, Cal U qualified 153 entries to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships. Brice Myers became a five-time All-American, posting a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships in the 60-meter hurdles and finishing second by one one-hundredth of a second in the 110-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. Myers also repeated as the PSAC Champion in both events. Junior Alex Smith qualified for the

NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 800-meter run after breaking his own school record in the preliminaries at the PSAC Championships. Senior Matt Kroetch became the fourth different runner in school history to win the PSAC title in the 10,000 meters and reached an NCAA provisional-qualifying mark. Junior Jordan Boatwright also reached an NCAA provisional mark in the triple jump, posting the second-best distance in the PSAC during the year. On the women’s side, sophomore Katurrah Hayman-Alston and Amber Saunders reached provisional marks in the 400-meter hurdles and high jump, respectively.

All six standouts earned all-region accolades from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), while junior Tim Lahmers and sophomore Erin Kling earned Capital One academic all-district laurels. Freshman Monique Sims set a total of five school records and posted a combined six top-three finishes at the PSAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships en route to earning PSAC Freshman of the Year honors for both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Originating in 1951 to administer and promote men’s athletics, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has evolved into one of the NCAA’s most heralded intercollegiate conferences. The first major step came in 1977, when based on a growing interest, the league reorganized to provide a structure for its women’s programs. Only three years later, lacking a standard competitive division, league voted to reclassify the entire conference to NCAA Division II. Among its recent enhancements the PSAC has expanded its membership twice during a four-year span. The first occurred during the 2008-09 academic year with the addition of full-time members Gannon University and Mercyhurst College, and associate member Long Island University-C.W. Post. Over the past year, the PSAC’s Board of Directors agreed to welcome Seton Hill University as an associate member to begin play in field hockey during the 2011-12 campaign. The membership now consists of 16 full-time institutions and the two associate members. All of the league’s full-time members are located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which makes the PSAC the largest one-state conference in the NCAA. The league has also grown to share the distinctions as: The largest conference in Division II, the largest football-playing conference in the NCAA, and, with 23, the conference that sponsors the most championships at the Division II level. Highly competitive on a regional and national level, PSAC schools annually combine to send nearly one-third of its teams into NCAA postseason play. Ultimately, the membership’s success has yielded 43 NCAA team and 246 individual title winners.

While proud of its athletic accomplishments, the league also has evolved into one of Division II’s finest from an academic standpoint. Today, nearly one-third of the PSAC’s estimated 6,300 participants are honored each year as “Scholar-Athletes” for maintaining a grade-point average of 3.25 or better - a total that has nearly doubled since PSAC Scholar-

Athletes were first recognized in the mid-1990s. Although all 16 current institutions are members of Division II,

seven league schools also compete at the Division I level in select sports. PSAC schools enroll over 127,000 students and claim over 710,000

alumni, including 483,000 who reside in Pennsylvania. The PSAC is governed by the presidents of the 16

member institutions. It employs a commissioner, an associate and assistant commissioner, and a director of media relations at its headquarters in Lock Haven, Pa.

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference206 Annex Building

Lock Haven, PA 17745

StaffSteve Murray - Commissioner

Will Adair - Associate CommissionerCarlin Chesick - Assistant Commissioner/

Senior Woman Administrator Matt Beltz - Director of Media Relations

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HISTORY

HONORS & AWARDSNCAA OUTDOOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS1983Brian Ferrari 10,000 meters

1984Brian Ferrari 10,000 meters

1985Jenise Lockhart high jump

NCAA OUTDOOR ALL-AMERICANS1982Veronica Henderson 4x110 relayJenise Lockhart 4x110 relayValla LeMon 4x110 relayCharlotte Worth 4x110 relay



1985Jenise Lockhart high jump

1994Don “Skip” Bakewell javelin

1996Christine Czaja discus

2007Christopher Clark 10,000 meters

2008C.J. Baker 4x400 relayFrank Ehrensberger 4x400 relayDanielle Malay 400 hurdlesTimmie Patrick 4x400 relayBrad Rager 4x400 relay

2009Christopher Clark 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters

2010Clare McSweeney 800 metersBrice Myers 110 hurdles

2011Brice Myers 110 hurdles

NCAA INDOOR ALL-AMERICANS2008Christopher Clark 5,000 metersC.J. Baker 4x400 relayFrank Ehrensberger 4x400 relayBrad Rager 4x400 relayDadre Williams 4x400 relay




PSAC OUTDOOR CHAMPIONS1980“Whip” Bishak 4x400 relayMike Bradley 10,000 metersRene Coleman 4x400 relayChi Chi LeMon 4x400 relay

Rosa Rogers 4x400 relay

1981Brian Ferrari 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters

1982Brian Ferrari 10,000 metersVeronica Henderson 200 metersJenise Lockhart 100 meters


1984Brian Ferrari 5,000 meters, 10,000 metersBenita Jones 400 metersJessica Nicholls shot put

1985Karen Bonner 4x400 relayScott Harrison high jumpVeronica Henderson 4x400 relayBenita Jones 400 meters, 4x400 relayJenise Lockhart high jump, 4x400 relay

1986Scott Harrison long jump

1987Paul Bryan 1,500 meters

1992Cory Lawson high jump

2005Brad Rager 200 meters, 400 meters

2006Brad Rager 200 meters, 400 meters

2008C.J. Baker 4x100 relay, 4x400 relayDennis Cole 4x100 relayFrank Ehrensberger 4x100 relay, 4x400 relayDanielle Malay 400 hurdlesTimmie Patrick 4x400 relayBrad Rager 200 meters, 400 meters 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay

2009Christopher Clark 10,000 meters

2010Sandy Estep 4x400 relayShakeria Love 4x400 relayClare McSweeney 800 meters, 4x400 relayBrice Myers 110 hurdlesJerica Snedden 4x400 relay

2011Matt Kroetch 10,000 metersBrice Myers 110 hurdles

Brad Rager was a two-time NCAA All-American and 14-time PSAC Champion.

PSAC INDOOR CHAMPIONS2005Brad Rager 200 meters, 400 meters

2006Brad Rager 400 meters

2007Brad Rager 400 meters

2008C.J. Baker 4x400 relayChristopher Clark 5,000 metersFrank Ehrensberger 4x400 relayBrad Rager 400 meters, 4x400 relayHolly Urban 800 metersDadre Williams 4x400 relay



PSAC TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR2005 Brad Rager (indoor)2009 Christopher Clark (outdoor) Brice Myers (indoor)

PSAC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR2005 Brad Rager (indoor/outdoor)2010 Monique Sims (indoor/outdoor)

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN2009 Christopher Clark

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT2009 Christopher Clark2010 Frank Ehrensberger Laurie Hall2011 Erin Kling Tim Lahmers

CAL U ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME1995 Brian Ferrari, 1984 Jenise Lockhart, 19851997 Sue Van Orden1998 Jessica Nicholls, 19872001 William “Bill” Birch, 19792004 Dean Shaw, 19792007 Mike Bradley, 19832009 Marty Uher, Coach


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Brian Nicholas Monique Sims 55 METERS 6.42 7.37 2004 2011

Da’Joun Heidelberg Monique Sims 60 METERS 6.93 7.84 2010 2011

Frank Ehrensberger Monique Sims 200 METERS 22.10 25.59 2010 2011

Frank Ehrensberger Danielle Malay 400 METERS 48.28 57.23 2010 2008

Alex Smith Holly Urban 800 METERS 1:53.41 2:13.83 2011 2008

Ryan Moravec Laurie Hall 1 MILE 4:13.29 5:11.92 2008 2011

Christopher Clark Erin Kling 3000 METERS 8:19.48 10:40.41 2008 2011

Christopher Clark Erin Kling 5000 METERS 14:00.32 18:26.74 2008 2011

Brian Nicholas Danielle Malay 55 HURDLES 7.53 8.49 2004 2008

Brice Myers Danielle Malay 60 HURDLES 7.90 9.06 2011 2008

Williams, Baker, Ehrensberger, Rager Love, Snedden, Sims, Hayman-Alston 4X400 RELAY 3:16.63 3:51.92 2008 2011

Volosky, Russo, Smith, Roe Kleiner, Kubica, Estep, Snedden 4X800 RELAY 8:01.44 9:34.63 2010 2011

Moravec, Ehrensberger, Kacsur III, Clark Hall, Kubica, Kleiner, Youngeberg DMR 10:06.69 12:44.87 2008 2011

Jordan Boatwright Joanna Nist HIGH JUMP 6-6.75 5-5.25 2011 2008

Scott Harris Danielle Morrison POLE VAULT 15-1.00 10-2.00 2005 2010

Alex Eaton Joanna Nist LONG JUMP 22-4.5 17-3.25 2011 2007

Jordan Boatwright Joanna Nist TRIPLE JUMP 47-5.25 35-11.5 2008 2008

Randy Kochik Farath Raphael SHOT PUT 45-1.75 41-3.75 2008 2010

Anthony Freer Patriece Thompson WEIGHT 49-3 48-2.5 2009 2011

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OUTDOOR RECORDS EVENT MEN’S RECORD WOMEN’S RECORD

Brian Nicholas Monique Sims 100 METERS 10.78 12.18 2002 2011

Brad Rager Monique Sims 200 METERS 21.24 25.15 2006 2011

Frank Ehrensberger Shakeria Love 400 METERS 47.02 56.59 2010 2010

Alex Smith Clare McSweeney 800 METERS 1:50.87 2:08.63 2011 2010

Paul Bryan Julia Kubica 1500 METERS 3:50.30 4:43.26 1987 2011

Gwen VanDine 3000 METERS --- 10:29.24 1984

Christopher Clark Gwen VanDine 5000 METERS 13:58.51 18:19.54 2009 1984

Christopher Clark Gwen VanDine 10000 METERS 29:03.10 37:49.74 2009 1984

Harrison Woods Veronica Henderson 110 HURDLES 13.90 14.44 1980 1985

Harrison Woods Danielle Malay 400 HURDLES 54.14 1:00.14 1980 2008

Adam Manewell Stacy Wright 3000 STEEPLECHASE 9:24.68 11:41.80 1985 2002

Cole, Baker, Ehrensberger, Rager Reagan, Valiton, Jay, Sims 4X100 RELAY 41.01 47.40 2008 2011

Rager, Ehrensberger, Patrick, Baker Love, Estep, Snedden, McSweeney 4X400 RELAY 3:12.01 3:48.20 2008 2010

Scott Harrison Quint White Jenise Lockhart HIGH JUMP 6-10 5-9.25 1985 1988 1985

Scott Harris Heather Jarjisian POLE VAULT 15-2.00 10-3.00 2005 2005

DeWayne Griffin Violet Michaux LONG JUMP 24-4.0 18-2.5 2001 2002

Jordan Boatwright Violet Michaux TRIPLE JUMP 48-9.5 38-2.75 2011 2000

Bob Taras Jessica Nichols SHOT PUT 49-5.0 45-9.5 1973 1984

Bob Taras Christine Czaja DISCUS 159-0.0 150-2.0 1973 1996

Don Bakewell Emily Ford JAVELIN 214.1-0 120-7.0 1992 2006

Jake Hillegas Patsy Schreiber HAMMER 141-3.0 145.2.0 2011 2010

Bruce McDaniel Farath Raphael DECATHLON / HEPTATHLON 5,600 4,316 2011 2010


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INDOOR STANDARDSEVENT PSAC (M / W) AUTOMATIC (M / W) PROVISIONAL (M / W)55 Meters 6.80 / 7.80 6.27 / 6.91 6.47 / 7.2260 Meters 7.22 / 8.30 6.75 / 7.44 6.95 / 7.7555-Meter Hurdles 8.45 / 9.33 7.43 / 7.86 7.72 / 8.3860-Meter Hurdles 8.98 / 9.90 7.96 / 8.43 8.25 / 8.95

200 Meters 23.40 / 27.20 21.66 / 24.46 22.20 / 25.70 Undersized track 23.60 / 27.40 21.86 / 24.66 22.40 / 25.50 Banked track 23.10 / 26.90 21.36 / 24.16 21.90 / 25.20 Oversized track 23.00 / 26.80 21.26 / 24.06 21.80 / 25.10

400 Meters 52.30 / 1:02.30 47.78 / 55.42 49.25 / 57.80 Undersized track 52.60 / 1:02.60 48.08 / 55.72 49.55 / 58.10 Banked track 51.90 / 1:02.00 47.38 / 55.12 48.85 / 57.50 Oversized track 51.80 / 1:01.90 47.28 / 55.02 48.75 / 57.40

800 Meters 2:00.60 / 2:26.40 1:51.40 / 2:10.83 1:54.20 / 2:16.30 Undersized track 2:01.00 / 2:26.70 1:51.80 / 2:11.13 1:54.60 / 2:16.60 Banked track 2:00.10 / 2:26.10 1:50.90 / 2:10.53 1:53.70 / 2:16.00 Oversized track 2:00.00 / 2:26.00 1:50.80 / 2:10.43 1:53.60 / 2:15.90

Mile 4:29.20 / 5:28.00 4:06.40 / 4:51.90 4:14.80 / 5:02.60 Undersized track 4:29.70 / 5:28.50 4:06.90 / 4:52.40 4:15.30 / 5:03.10 Banked track 4:28.40 / 5:27.40 4:05.60 / 4:51.30 4:14.00 / 5:02.00 Oversized track 4:28.00 / 5:27.00 4:05.20 / 4:50.90 4:13.60 / 5:01.60

3,000 Meters 8:56.20 / 10:56.50 --- --- Undersized track 8:56.70 / 10:58.00 --- --- Banked track 8:55.40 / 10:55.40 --- --- Oversized track 8:55.00 / 10:55.00 --- ---

5,000 Meters 15:53.20 / 19:22.50 14:07.80 / 16:36.80 14:47.20 / 17:34.80 Undersized track 15:55.70 / 19:25.00 14:10.30 / 16:39.30 14:49.70 / 17:37.30 Banked track 15:51.00 / 19:20.70 14:05.60 / 16:35.00 14:45.00 / 17:33.00 Oversized track 15:50.00 / 19:20.00 14:04.60 / 16:34.30 14:44.00 / 17:32.30

4x400-Meter Relay One Team per School 3:13.30 / 3:45.90 3:20.10 / 3:57.00 Undersized track --- 3:14.80 / 3:47.40 3:21.60 / 3:58.50 Banked track --- 3:11.70 / 3:44.70 3:18.50 / 3:55.80 Oversized track --- 3:11.30 / 3:44.30 3:18.10 / 3:55.40

4x800-Meter Relay One Team per School --- ---

Distance Medley Relay One Team per School 9:52.60 / 11:40.10 10:10.00 / 12:18.70 Undersized track --- 9:53.70 / 11.41.60 10:11.10 / 12:20.20 Banked track --- 9:50.20 / 11:38.40 10:07.60 / 12:17.00 Oversized track --- 9:49.30 / 11:37.50 10:06.70 / 12:16.10

High Jump 1.85 (6-0.75) / 1.54 (5-0.5) 2.14 (7-0.25) / 1.76 (5-9.25) 2.04 (6-8.25) / 1.67 (5-5.75)Pole Vault 4.00 (13-1.5) / 3.05 (10-0.0) 5.09 (16-8.25) / 3.98 (13-0.75) 4.75 (15-7.0) / 3.50 (11-5.75)Long Jump 6.50 (21-4.0) / 4.90 (16-0.75) 7.54 (24-8.75) / 5.91 (19-4.75) 7.10 (23-3.5) / 5.55 (18-2.5)Triple Jump 12.80 (42-0.0) / 10.20 (33-6.0) 15.49 (50-9.75) / 12.17 (39-11.0) 14.30 (46-11.0) / 11.50 (37-8.75)Shot Put 13.55 (44-5.5) / 10.80 (35-5.25) 18.18 (59-7.75) / 14.97 (49-1.25) 15.90 (52-0.0) / 13.40 (43-11.5)Weight (35 lb. / 20 lb.) 12.50 (41-0.0) / 12.20 (40-0.5) 20.14 (66-0.75) / 18.63 (61-1.5) 17.50 (57-5.0) / 16.10 (52-9.75)Heptathlon / Pentathlon Top 12 Scores will be Accepted 5,153 points / 3,813 points 4,600 points / 3,300 points

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Jake Hillegas set the school record in the hammer throwlast season at 43.05 meters (141-3.00 feet).

OUTDOOR STANDARDSEVENT PSAC (M / W) AUTOMATIC (M / W) PROVISIONAL (M / W)100 Meters 11.30 / 13.10 10.34 / 11.54 10.60 / 11.95200 Meters 22.80 / 26.75 20.87 / 23.78 21.45 / 24.55400 Meters 50.70 / 1:01.00 46.46 / 54.64 48.00 / 56.30800 Meters 1:58.50 / 2:24.50 1:49.89 / 2:09.36 1:52.55 / 2:14.001,500 Meters 4:04.00 / 5:01.00 3:45.30 / 4:27.70 3:52.50 / 4:36.003,000 Meters - / 10:50.00 - / - - / - 5,000 Meters 15:30.00 / 19:10.00 14:00.30 / 16:20.00 14:35.00 / 17:20.0010,000 Meters 33:10.00 / 40:08.00 29:21.20 / 34:58.20 30:40.00 / 36:40.00

100-Meter Hurdles - / 16.25 - / 13.61 - / 14.40110-Meter Hurdles 15.90 / - 14.12 / - 14.65 / -400-Meter Hurdles 57.80 / 1:08.45 51.82 / 59.72 53.60 / 1:02.503000-Meter Steeplechase 9:58.00 / 12:27.00 8:56.00 / 10:35.00 9:20.00 / 11:10.00

4x100-Meter Relay One Team per School 40.18 / 45.69 41.20 / 47.20

4x400-Meter Relay One Team per School 3:09.00 / 3:42.30 3:15.00 / 3:50.00

High Jump 1.90 (6-2.75) / 1.57 (5-1.5) 2.16 (7-1.0) / 1.75 (5-8.75) 2.05 (6-8.75) / 1.68 (5-6.0)Pole Vault 4.15 (13-7.25) / 3.10 (10-2.0) 5.13 (16-10.0) / 3.96 (12-11.75) 4.80 (15-9) / 3.55 (11-7.75)Long Jump 6.55 (21-6.0) / 5.05 (16-6.75) 7.54 (24-8.75) / 6.01 (19-8.5) 7.15 (23-5.5) / 5.65 (18-6.5)Triple Jump 13.10 (42-11.75) / 10.60 (34-9.5) 15.65 (51-4.0) / 12.42 (40-9.0) 14.50 (47-6.75) / 11.65 (38-2.5)Shot Put 13.11 (43-0.25) / 11.00 (36-1.25) 17.91 (58-9.0) / 14.83 (48-7.75) 16.10 (52-9.75) / 13.40 (43-11.5)Discus 40.00 (131-3.0) / 35.60 (116-9.0) 55.10 (180-9.25) / 48.86 (160-3.5) 49.50 (162-4.75) / 43.30 (142-0.75)Hammer 42.06 (138-0.0) / 39.29 (128-11.0) 62.98 (206-7.5) / 56.20 (184-4.5) 55.50 (182-1.0) / 49.50 (162-4.75)Javelin 54.86 (180-0.0) / 35.95 (117-11.0) 65.02 (213-3.75) / 45.73 (150-0.25) 59.00 (193-6.75) / 40.00 (131-2.75)Decathlon Top 14 Scores will be Accepted 6,976 points / - 6,300 points / -Heptathlon Top 14 Scores will be Accepted - / 5,069 points - / 4,400 points

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The Cal U track & field teams were started in the early 1970s by longtime head coach Marty Uher with the help of Phil Coleman, who ran in the 1960 Olympics. The Vulcans competed as member of the NAIA and AIAW for nearly a decade. Bill Birch, high jump, and Dean Shaw, cross country, were two of the first athletes in school history to qualify and participate in the NAIA Championships. In the first few years after Cal U made the transition to competing at the NCAA level within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), the program featured some of the best talent in the country. Arguably the most decorated athlete in school history, Brian Ferrari was a two-time NCAA National Champion in 1983 and 1984. As a freshman in 1981, he captured PSAC titles in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. Ferrari repeated as the league champion in the 10,000 meters the next two seasons before winning both distance events again as a senior in 1984. His PSAC-record time in the 10,000 meters stood for 25 years until it was broken in 2009 by Cal U standout Christopher Clark. At the same time Ferrari was excelling in distance events, the women’s track & field team featured some of the top athletes in school history. The Vulcans boasted four individual PSAC champions from 1982-85. Jenise Lockhart, a three-time PSAC champion, was the 1985 NCAA National Champion in the high jump and still holds the school record in the event. Scott Harrison won the long jump in 1986 after winning the high jump and setting the school record in the previous season. In 1994, the Vulcans featured their first All-American in a decade when Don “Skip” Bakewell garnered laurels in the javelin. The PSAC began sponsoring a winter championship for indoor track & field in 2002 with the Vulcans making their first appearance at the event the following year. In 2004, Cal U hired one of the most prominent names in U.S. track & field history as an assistant coach, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Roger Kingdom. The following year, Kingdom was hired as head coach and the Vulcans enjoyed instant success. The men’s track & field team placed eighth at the PSAC Outdoor Championships, equaling its best finish since 1987. Cal U also boasted its first PSAC champion in 20-plus years with freshman Brad Rager capturing individual titles in the 200 and 400 meters at both the PSAC Indoor and Outdoor

Championships. For his efforts, Rager was selected the PSAC Track Athlete of the Year during the indoor c a m p a i g n and PSAC Freshman of the Year during the outdoor season. In 2006, Cal U served as host of the PSAC Outdoor

Championships for the first time in the history of the program and finished eighth in the team standings. Running at Adamson Stadium, Rager repeated as the PSAC Champion in the 200 and 400 meters after winning the title in the 400 meters during the indoor season. Cal U boasted its first All-American in over a decade in 2007 with Christopher Clark earning the honors in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Clark also posted runner-up finishes in the 5,000 meters at both the indoor and outdoor PSAC Championships. Rager captured his third-consecutive title in the 400 meters during the 2007 PSAC Indoor Championships, while freshman Joanna Nist became the first women’s athlete to garner All-PSAC honors during the indoor season after finishing third in the long jump. The programs made a large jump forward in 2008, as the women’s team placed eighth at both PSAC Championships and the men’s team finished a program-best fourth during the indoor season. The Vulcans won their first-ever relay during the indoor season in the 4x400, Rager repeated as champion in the 400 meters for the fourth-straight year, Clark won the title in the 5,000 meters and Holly Urban captured the win in the 800 meters to become the first women’s champion in any event since 1985. The outdoor season featured two more titles for Rager, who also ran on the winning 4x100 relay, while Danielle Malay won the 400 hurdles. Clark garnered All-America honors in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meters as a senior in 2009 and was selected the PSAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year after winning the league title in the 5,000 meters. Cal U also featured a NCAA Indoor All-American in Brice Myers, who was named the PSAC Indoor

Track Athlete of the Year. Myers continued to develop into one of the top hurdlers in the country in 2010, posting All-America finishes during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. He also captured PSAC titles in both the 60 and 110 hurdles. At both PSAC Championships, the women’s team finished sixth in the team standings to mark the program’s best finish in 25 years. Cal U claimed its first win in a women’s relay since 1985 when the 4x400 relay won the event at the outdoor championships. Senior Clare McSweeney, who was a member of the relay, won the 800 meters and earned All-America honors during the spring. Last season, Myers repeated as the PSAC Champion in both the 60 and 110 hurdles and finished second at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 110 hurdles by just one one-hundredth of a second. Senior Matt Kroetch became the fourth different runner in school history to win the 10,000 meters and newcomer Monique Sims was selected the PSAC Freshman of the Year during both the indoor and outdoor seasons. With the size of the track & field program continuing to grow each year, the Vulcans are set to build on their recent success at the PSAC and NCAA Championships.

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On May 19, 1992, Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as the sixth president of California University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1852.

He holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Villanova University, and MA and Ph.D. degrees from Temple University in special and general relativity, respectively. He had a distinguished 20-year career at Villanova University prior to becoming president of California University. At Villanova he served as professor of physics, chair of the department of physics, Dean of University College, and Director of Planning.

In addition to scholarly publications in scientific journals, Dr. Armenti received the Lindback Foundation Award for

Distinguished Teaching in 1978, and was named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow in 1992, one of only thirty-two individuals selected nationally for this recognition. His book, The Physics of Sports, commissioned by the American Institute of Physics, remains in print since its initial publication in 1992. Since Dr. Armenti’s arrival at California University in 1992, applications have increased by 90%; average SATs have increased by 113 points; FTE enrollments have increased by 43%; and four-year graduation rates have increased by 94%. Many new academic programs have been initiated including: Master of Social Work (MSW); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Science in Multi-Media Technology; Physical Therapy Assistant; Sports Management; Graphic Design, Computer Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Music Technology and Nursing Administration. Other University accomplishments since his arrival as president include: creation of an Athletic Hall of Fame; winning the Dixon Trophy as well as three National championships (two in women’s softball and one in women’s basketball); a successfully completed $13 million (first ever) capital campaign; a second capital campaign that is currently on schedule to reach its $35 million goal; a twenty-fold increase in endowment funds; the adoption by the University of the core values of Integrity, Civility, and Responsibility; the adoption of a University Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; the creation of the University Forum—a new governance structure; adoption of a new general education curriculum; implementation of a $200 million master plan, including: the building of the Eberly Science and Technology Center, the Kara Alumni House, the Duda Classroom Building, a 6,000 seat Convocation Center, and six modern new residence halls; the renovation or expansion of numerous other buildings on campus; and the creation of Global Online, the University’s internet-based outreach to some 2,000 students from around the world. Dr. Armenti has been active with the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and has served as Campaign Chair and President of the Mon Valley United Way. In 2001 he became a Certified Covey Trainer on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He is a member of the board of directors of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority, a member of the board of directors of the Greater Pittsburgh council of Boy Scouts of America, and Chair of the Commission of Presidents of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. He is married to the former Barbara Malinowski and, together, they have five grown children and nine grandchildren. His avocations include piano, photography and sailing.

Welcome to California University of Pennsylvania and another exciting season of Vulcan track and field. I am confident that Coach Roger Kingdom, his staff and the student-athletes will continue to build upon the track & field tradition and make this a year to remember. This was a year of remarkable achievements at Cal U. In the past 12 months our academic offerings have been strengthened and expanded. Our beautiful campus continues to evolve, and our enrollment continues to grow. Our athletic teams won statewide and regional titles. Cal U finished in the Top 15 in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings for an impressive fourth-consecutive year. During the 2009-10 academic year Cal U’s second place- finish was the highest by a PSAC school since the Directors’ Cup was initiated prior to the 1995-96 academic year. We are very proud of our student-athletes, coaches and many individuals behind the scenes who are responsible for this magnificent accomplishment. I am particularly proud of our student-athletes who perform well not only on the field of play, but also in the classroom. During the 2010-11 academic year, a total of 225 California University of Pennsylvania student-athletes, representing all sports, were named to the Spring 2011 edition of the Vulcan Athletic Director Honor Roll after a record 245 student-athletes earned the honor during the Fall 2010 semester. For the 10th-consecutive semester, the Cal U athletic programs compiled a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or higher. In addition, a combined 155 student-athletes from Cal U representing all sports (fall, winter and spring) were named PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 2010-11 academic year. Our athletes have put in hundreds of hours of practice, and their hard work and dedication make them winners regardless of the score. The same can be said of the coaching staff, whose devotion to their sport and their players is an inspiration. The mission of Cal U is to build character and build careers. While the formal part of the education occurs in classrooms, laboratories and internship sites, the other part of a college education takes place in residence halls, the Natali Student Union and in various sport venues, such as Roadman Park. Track & Field and our other athletic programs provide students with an experience that helps them to learn and to grow in ways that will benefit them the rest of their lives. Teamwork is important not only on the field, but in the boardroom, the operating room and in the classroom. Many of our alumni who were student-athletes during their time here have distinguished themselves in endeavors far removed from their sport, but they have carried with them the important life lessons they have learned on the field and from their coaches, their teammates and even their opponents. I hope that you enjoy the 2012 season and that you will support all of these young athletes enthusiastically.

Angelo Armenti, Jr.President

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UNIVERSITY PROFILEBUILDING CHARACTER. BUILDING CAREERS. California University of Pennsylvania, a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse, caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to building character and careers, broadly defined. The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility and is guided by its Bill of Rights and Responsibilities: We have the right to safety and security; We have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of others; We have the right to be treated with respect; We have the responsibility to treat others with respect; We have the right to expect the best; We have the responsibility to give our best; We have the right to be treated fairly; We have the responsibility to treat others fairly. To advance its ultimate mission of building the character and careers of students, the University shall focus its efforts on three goals: student achievement and success, institutional excellence, and community service. These interrelated ends will be facilitated by the following means: high quality faculty, students, programs and facilities. These means, in turn, will be funded through an energetic program of resource acquisition and stewardship. The University is located on 294 acres in the borough of California, Pa., just 35 miles south of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River. Here, highly trained faculty members, caring staff and state-of-the-art facilities combine to help every student develop a degree of character while preparing for a meaningful career.

The University is inspired by its core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility.

On May 19, 1992, Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. was appointed by the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as the sixth president of California University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1852.

As undergraduates, Cal U students can choose from more than 150 programs of study in three undergraduate colleges.

Cal U is home to more than 100 clubs and organizations. The Student Activities Board provides various programs which include: concerts, lectures, films, off-campus trips and recreational activities, to name a few.

Cal U’s world class facilities provide the best in student housing and the new geothermal technologies have helped California University reduce power consumption to 57 percent less energy.

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INDOORDec. 2-3 @ Edinboro Mike Kowal Multi Edinboro, Pa.Dec. 3 @ West Virginia Holiday Classic Morgantown, W.Va.Dec. 9-10 @ Kent State Golden Flash Gala Kent, OhioJan. 21 @ Edinboro Al Hall Freedom Games Edinboro, Pa.Jan. 27-28 @ Lake Erie SPIRE Open Geneva, OhioFeb. 4 @ Lake Erie Team Challenge Geneva, OhioFeb. 10 @ Baldwin-Wallace Mid-Feb. Meet Berea, OhioFeb. 10-11 @ Akron Invitational Akron, OhioFeb. 11 @ Boston Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass.Feb. 18 @ Kent State Tune-Up Kent, OhioFeb. 25-26 @ PSAC Championships Edinboro, Pa.March 9-10 @ NCAA National Championships Mankato, Minn.

OUTDOORMarch 17 @ Lynchburg Toms Invitational Lynchburg, Va.March 24 California (Pa.) Early Bird Inv. California, Pa.March 30-31 @ NC State Raleigh Relays Chapel Hill, N.C.April 7 @ Millersville Metrics Millersville, Pa.April 13-14 @ Ohio State Jesse Owens Classic Columbus, OhioApril 21 @ Baldwin-Wallace Invitational Berea, OhioApril 26-28 @ Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa.April 28 @ Shippensburg Kaiser Classic Shippensburg, Pa.May 3-5 @ PSAC Championships Bloomsburg, Pa.May 11 @ Allegheny (Pa.) Gator Invitational Meadville, Pa.May 24-26 @ NCAA National Championships Pueblo, Colo.

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