2012 women's soccer media guide

2012 Roster

No. Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Hometown/High School0 Hunter Gibson GK So. 5-7 Newport News, VA/Denbigh Baptist2 Ashley Stevens B/GK Sr. 5-2 Leicester, MA/St. Peter-Marian3 Ally Ramos MF Fy. 5-5 Manassas, VA/C.D. Hylton4 Abigail Bullins F Fy. 5-2 Asheboro, NC/Asheboro5 Anna Messier MF So. 5-4 Bedford, VA/Liberty6 Erin Carter B Fy. 5-1 Vienna, VA/James Madison7 Brittany Hammons F So. 5-3 Yorktown, VA/Grafton8 Kerri Licht MF So. 5-5 Stafford, VA/North Stafford9 Christina Overstreet B So. 5-5 Lynchburg, VA/Brookville10 Marielle Rando MF Jr. 5-7 Powhatan, VA/Powhatan11 Brianne Roth MF/B Sr. 5-7 Yorktown, VA/Grafton12 Melisa Rodriguez MF So. 5-4 Culpeper, VA/Eastern View13 Chloe Tong MF Jr. 5-8 Easton, MD/Wye River14 Elisa Otero B Jr. 5-2 Chevy Chase, MD/St. John’s15 Erin Vasta MF/F So. 5-6 Woodstock, VA/Central17 Kelsey Cline B Sr. 5-8 Glen Allen, VA/Deep Run20 Samantha Wittie B Sr. 5-10 Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley22 Julianna Joyce B Sr. 5-7 Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Southwestern23 Caitlin Sheehan B Sr. 5-3 Herndon, VA/Herndon25 Amanda Cooper F Sr. 5-6 Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson ValleyHead Coach: Kevin PorterfieldAssistant Coaches: Mirrissa Davis, Pellegrino Ringi

Table of Contents

Table of Contents2 - Roster3 - Table of Contents/Media Requests4 - Randolph Staff/Athletic Director5 - Head Coach Kevin Porterfield/ Assistant Coaches 6 - 2010 Statistics7 - ODAC Conference8 - 2011 Preview9 - Randolph Facilities10 - Bio Introduction Page11 - Senior/Junior Bios (Collier-Cline)12 - Junior Bios (Cooper-Roth)13 - Junior & Sophomore Bios (Stevens-Wittie)14 - Sophomore Bios (Joyce-Onyechi)15 - Sophomore Bios (Rando-Tong)16 - Newcomer Bios (Gibson-Vasta)17 - Roster by the Numbers18-19 - This is Randolph College210- City of Lynchburg21 - We Are Randolph!Back Cover - 2011 Schedule

Quick Facts Location: Lynchburg, Virginia 24503Founded: 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s CollegeNickname: WildCatsAffiliation: NCAA Division IIIConference: Old Dominion Athletic ConferencePresident: John E. KleinAthletic Director: Tina L. HillOffice Manager: Susan JohnsonStadium: WildCat StadiumAthletic Dept. Phone: 434-947-8536Head Coach: Kevin Porterfield (Longwood, 1994/12th Season)Women’s Soccer Phone: 434-947-8538Assistant Coaches: Pelle Ringi, Sam Barlotta2011 ODAC Finish: 5-10/2-9 (10th)SID: Jamie ChagnonE-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 434-947-8540 Fax: 434-947-8859

Media Requests- Members of the media have seating avail-able in the press box. Requests for seats must be made at least 24 hours before all home contests. No credentials are needed, though, we do ask that you contact Sports Information Director Jamie Chagnon by phone or e-mail to ask for press box seating.

Post-Game Interviews-All players and coaches will be made avail-able for post-game media interviews following a 10-minute cooling down period. Postgame interviews will be done on-site. Interviews with both institution players or coaches must be set up through the SID or team representative.

Mid-Week Interviews-Mid-week interviews with players and coaches must be arranged through the Randolph Sports Information Office. The best time to interview Coach Porterfield is Monday through Friday in the mid-afternoon. All mid-week interviews will take place in the office of Coach Porterfield. Phone interviews are also permissible.

Phone/Internet Services-Wireless internet at the table is available for those that have a laptop through the Randolph College guest sign on, as well as hard line internet in the press box. Phones are available in the Sports Infor-mation Office for business calls only. Fax services are also available in the main lobby for working media and visiting team personnel.

Questions?-For further information or if you have ques-tions, please contact Jamie Chagnon at 434-947-8540.

Media Carriers- Lynchburg News & Advance - 800-275-8831 PO Box 10129, 101 Wyndale Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501- Roanoke Times - 540-981-3221 PO Box 2491, 201 W. Campbell SW, Roanoke, VA 24010- Richmond Times-Dispatch - 800-488-1885 PO Box 85333, 333 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23293TV Carriers- WSET-TV 13 (ABC) - 434-528-1313 PO Box 11588, Lynchburg, VA 24506

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RANDOLPH STAFF//AD

Tina Hill begins her fifth year as Director of Athletics at Ran-dolph College in 2012-2013.

Hill has spent the past 20 years in the field of NCAA Division III athletics, having worked at Cornell College, California Lutheran University,

and Elizabethtown College.

Prior to her arrival at Randolph, Hill served as the director of athletics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for five years. As the Ram’s first full-time athletics director, she was responsible for the complete administration of the college’s 19 NCAA varsity sports as well as its intramural program.

Before her time at Cornell College, Hill served as the as-sociate director of athletics at California Lutheran University from 1997-2002. During that time, she assisted with the administration of the university’s 15-sport athletics pro-gram. From 1990-1997 Hill worked at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She began her career with the Blue Jays as an intern before eventually serving as the associate director of athletics and as a staff instructor in physical education during her final four years at the college.

Hill received her B.S. in physical education from the Uni-versity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and her M.S. in sports management from the University of Richmond. As an un-dergraduate at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Hill was a two-time first team all-conference volleyball player.

As the Randolph College Director of Athletics, Hill coordi-nates the daily operations as well as the long-term objec-tives of the WildCats’13-sport intercollegiate athletics program.

Hill is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators and National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. She has served on various NCAA and conference committees, including a term as the chair of the NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Committee.

Tina L. Hill

Director of Athletics

Randolph Staff

Admissions Office 800-745-7692Financial Aid Department 434-947-8316Registrar’s Office 434-947-8143Alumnae House 434-947-8102Dean of Students Office 434-947-8119

Athletics Department Director of Athletics Tina L. Hill 434-947-8537 Administrative Assistant Susan Johnson 434-947-8536 Head Athletic Trainer Scott Lawrenson 434-947-8541 Assistant Athletic Trainer Ryan Wildenhain 434-947-8312 Men’s Basketball Clay Nunley 434-947-8487 Women’s Basketball Allison Nichols 434-947-8313 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Bill Cooper 434-947-8362 Men’s Lacrosse Andy Sinclair 434-947-8318 Women’s Lacrosse Alexis Wagner 434-485-8063 Riding Chris Mitchell 434-384-3231 Men’s Soccer Bryan Waggoner 434-947-8520 Women’s Soccer Kevin Porterfield 434-947-8538 Softball Caroline Cubbage 434-947-8512 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Jamie Megginson 434-947-8363 Volleyball Johnathan Willis 434-947-8339

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HC K. Porterfield/Assistants

Kevin Porterfield has been at the helm of the Randolph College women’s soccer team for the past ten years since 2001, where he has amassed the most wins in program history. Under his direction, Coach Porterfield’s players have earned conference, state, and regional awards for their success both on the field and in the classroom. In 2011, he finished his 11th season as the head boss at Randolph College.

He has coached 22 all-ODAC honorees and one Virginia Sports Information Directors all-state award win-ner. Seventy-eight of his players have earned spots on the All-ODAC All-Academic team, with numerous others being honored with College Sports Information Directors of America all-academic awards.

A graduate of Longwood College, Porterfield played for the college’s Lancers for three seasons before becoming an assistant coach with the Longwood’s men’s and women’s soccer programs. In 1995, he helped guide the women’s team to a 14-2-2 record and a second place finish in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference. The squad boasted a conference-leading team defense of 0.81 goals against average for the year, while pacing the CVAC with 59 goals for the year.

In 1998, Porterfield was named the head girl’s coach at Northside High School in Roanoke, Virginia. The Vikings reached the district fi-nals in each of Porterfield’s three years with the program. In 2000, he was named Blue Ridge District and Region III Coach of the Year.

Porterfield joined the Randolph coaching staff as an assistant basketball and soccer coach in 1999 before being named the head women’s soccer coach in 2001. When not on the pitch, Porterfield spends as much time as possible with his wife Kristin and their three children.

Kevin PorterfieldHead Coach

Mirrissa Davis

Assistant Coach

Pelle Ringi

Assistant Coach

Davis, who is no stranger to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) from her playing days at both Emory & Henry College and Hollins University, brings a strong coaching background to the WildCat side-lines. She worked last season as a volunteer assistant at Hollins, emphasizing on goalkeepers.

While at Hollins, she also held multiple roles at the Valley AFC soccer club in Roanoke, Virginia. She served as the technical trainer, as well as the u-8 coed academy head coach. She also served as the u-12 girls head coach, and the head coach for the u-15 squad. Before her time at Valley AFC, she was a head coach at William Flemming High School in 2010, leading the junior varsity squad. The previous year, she volun-teered at Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke as an assistant coach.

She holds licenses in both the USSF National Youth class and the NSCAA National Diploma. She has her goalkeeper’s level 1 and level 2 diplomas. During her playing time she played in 10 games her first year at Emory & Henry. After moving to Hollins as a sophomore, she started 10 of the 17 games she got into, assisting on a goal against Guilford College.

Ringi returns to the Randolph coaching staff for his fourth season in 2012. Ringi has been a huge asset to the WildCat staff as his expertise with goalkeepers has shown since his arrival. While under the tutilage of Ringi, former WildCat keeper Victoria Johnson was named a two-time All-ODAC first team performer while also garnering All-State second-team as a senior. Johnson also finished with the ODAC record for saves in a career. Ringi attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.


2011 Statistics

2011 Randolph College SoccerRandolph College Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 29, 2012)

All games

Overall: 5-10-0 Conf: 2-9-0 Home: 1-5-0 Away: 4-5-0 Neut: 0-0-0

## Player gp-gs min g a pts sh sh% sog sog% yc rc gwg pk-att10 Marielle Rando 15-15 1152 5 5 15 39 . 1 2 8 24 . 6 1 5 0 0 2 0-07 Brittany Hammons 15-15 1160 6 2 14 18 . 3 3 3 12 . 6 6 7 0 0 3 0-08 Ashley Oswald 15-15 965 2 0 4 24 . 0 8 3 17 . 7 0 8 0 0 0 1-29 Elisa Otero 15-15 1263 1 0 2 2 . 5 0 0 2 1.000 0 0 0 0-012 Melisa Rodriguez 15-15 1105 0 0 0 15 . 0 0 0 10 . 6 6 7 1 0 0 0-025 Amanda Cooper 15-13 857 0 0 0 8 . 0 0 0 5 . 6 2 5 1 0 0 0-011 Brianne Roth 15-15 1193 0 0 0 5 . 0 0 0 4 . 8 0 0 0 0 0 0-020 Samantha Wittie 15-15 1259 0 0 0 4 . 0 0 0 3 . 7 5 0 0 0 0 0-06 Courtney Collier 14-9 807 0 0 0 4 . 0 0 0 3 . 7 5 0 0 0 0 0-015 Erin Vasta 15-1 515 0 0 0 3 . 0 0 0 1 . 3 3 3 0 0 0 0-04 Theodora Onyechi 11-0 278 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 0-02 Ashley Stevens 14-13 982 0 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-022 Julianna Joyce 8-0 81 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-017 Kelsey Cline 8-8 547 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-013 Chloe Tong 14-1 451 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0

Total 15 - 14 7 35 124 . 1 1 3 82 . 6 6 1 4 0 5 1-2Opponents 15 - 45 25 115 324 . 1 3 9 188 . 5 8 0 4 0 10 0-0

Goal Average Saves Record Shots# Goalie gp-gs min ga gaavg saves pct w l t sho faced0 Hunter Gibson 15-15 1352:38 45 2.99 138 . 7 5 4 5 9 0 3.0 320TM TEAM - 0:00 0 0.00 5 1.000 0 0 0 0.0 0

Total 15 1352:38 45 2.99 143 . 7 6 1 5 9 0 3 320Opponents 15 1352:38 14 0.93 68 . 8 2 9 9 5 0 8 123

Team saves: 5

Goals by Period 1st 2nd OT TotalRandolph College 7 7 0 14Opponents 23 20 2 45

Shots by Period 1st 2nd OT TotalRandolph College 67 57 0 124Opponents 160 162 2 324

Saves by Period 1st 2nd OT TotalRandolph College 64 79 0 143Opponents 36 32 0 68

Corners by Period 1st 2nd OT TotalRandolph College 23 16 0 39Opponents 53 40 0 93

Fouls by Period 1st 2nd OT TotalRandolph College 42 41 0 83Opponents 38 42 0 80

Attendance Summary RAND OpponentTotal 798 803Dates/Avg Per Date 6/133 9/89Neutral Site #/Avg 0/0


ODAC CONFERENCe

Celebrating its 35th year of operations, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) is one of the nation's largest Division III conferences. The 14-member ODAC, including one associate member, stands as the second-largest multi-sport NCAA Division III conference in the country. The league was formed on May 18, 1975 as the Virginia College Conference and began operations in September of 1976. (The name chane to Old Dominion Athletic Conference became effective January 1, 1976). Charter members were eight colleges located in the state of Virginia: Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite College, Emory & Henry College, Hampden-Sydney College, Lynchburg College, Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College and Washing-ton and Lee University. From its initial year of operation through the 1981-82 academic year, the ODAC sponsored competition in 10 men's varsity sports, including foot-ball, soccer, and cross country in the fall; basketball, wrestling, and indoor track and field in the winter; and baseball, golf, tennis, and outdoor track and field in the spring. Women's sports were added prior to the 1982-83 school year. Today, the ODAC has grown to sponsor championships in 22 sports (10 men and 12 women) and houses nine full-time coeducational institutions with three single-gender schools making up the current 13 full-time members. The conference expanded in the late 1980s, early 1990s and most recently in 1999. Virginia Wesleyan became the 13th member of the confer-ence in 1988 and began full-scale competition in the league in the 1989-90 academic year. Guilford College, voted into the conference in the spring of 1990, began competing for conference championships in the 1991-92 season. The Catholic University of America (DC) was accepted for associate membership in football on January 12, 1999, and just recently Shenandoah University accepted an invitation to join the ODAC ful-time in 2012-13. Over the past 17 years the conference and the City of Salem, Va., have gained national attention through hosting five NCAA Division III champion-ships in football, men's basketball, softball, baseball, women's lacrosse and volleyball. The growing list of titles passed out in Salem began in the fall of 1993 with the DIII Football Championship. Through the 2009-10 academic year, the conference and city have hosted 49 NCAA Division III Championships since the '93 Stagg Bowl. This year, the two will serve as hosts to the DIII football, men's basketball and softball championships.Governance:The Conference is governed by a 13-member Presidential body consisting of all of the full-time members' CEOs. Dr. Billy Greer of Virginia Wesleyan is the chair of the ODAC Presidents' Council. In addition to presidential leadership, the conference's day-to-day operations are supervised by its Board of Directors, which consists of all conference member Directors of Athletics. Eastern Mennonite Director of Athletics Dave King serves as the current Board President with Virginia Wesleyan's Joanne Renn serving as President-Elect.Location:The conference office is located in Forest, Virginia at 16001 Suite B Forest Road.

History of the ODAC

2011 ODAC Recap

All-ODAC First TeamForwards:Angela Bosco, Fr., LynchburgDessi Dupuy, Fr., LynchburgJessica Edelman, Jr., VWCKatherine Rush, Fr., W&LMidfielders:Brittany Klippstein, Sr., LynchburgCarmen Graves, Jr., RoanokeDanielle Stephens, So., VWCHolley Beasley, W&LDefenders:Beverly Hoath, Sr., LynchburgMaya Kantor, So., RoanokeKrista Witmer, Jr., VWCKat Lawson, W&LGoalkeeper:Emily Leary, Sr., W&L

Postseason AwardsPlayer of the Year: Brittany Klippstein, M, LynchburgCoach of the Year: Dr. Todd Olsen LynchburgRookie of the Year:Dessi Dupuy, F, Lynchburg Holly Beasley, M, W&LODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete:Jessica Edelman, F, VWC

All-ODAC Second TeamForwards:Melanie Waters, So., BCErin Hauser, Jr., R-MCRebekah Adams, Jr., RoanokeChristina Fernandes, Jr., VWCMidfielders: Meghan Groos, Sr., BCAnna Theisen, Fr., BCBri Eilman, Sr., GuilfordJoanie Snyder, Sr., LynchburgDefenders:Elizabeth Stump, Fr., BCTori Dott, So., LynchburgMegan Calabrese, Sr., R-MCHannah Winkel, Sr., VWCGoalkeeper: Jackie Bader, Sr., Lynchburg

All-ODAC Third TeamForwards:Mary Marotta, Fr., BCHannah Schlitz, Fr., GuilfordMarielle Rando, So., RandolphBri Ingargiola, Jr., VWCMidfielders: Jaclyn Nucci, Jr., Guilford Jessie Gonzalez, Jr., LynchburgStephanie Parenteau, Jr., RoanokePage Minton, Sr., W&LDefenders:Erin Holden, Fr., BCRachel Harman, Sr., GuilfordJamie Johnston, Sr., RoanokeKristen Anselmo, Sr., VWCGoalkeeper: Erica Keil, So., VWC

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2012 Preview The Randolph College women’s soccer team in 2011 started out 3-0, the best start in school history. Unfortunately for the WildCats, they could only win two of the last 12 games in recording a 5-10 record on the season. Depth and finishing were two of the main problems that plagued the team, but 12th year head coach Kevin Porterfield thinks those issues will stay right where they need to: with last year’s team. “Last year we had times when we looked very good,” said Porterfield. “We would just go through moments when we would break down defensively, los-ing our shape in the back, and offensively we just didn’t produce quite like how I thought we could have.”

Much of that inconsistency came from the fact that in many games the WildCats were playing with only a handful of substitutes. This forced many of the starters to play the majority of the game, while other teams could keep their first group fresh. That could change this season, as Randolph boasts a roster of 20 players. “It’s going to be a huge key for us this year,” mentioned Porter-field. “Having depth that can step in and maintain the level as well as giving some people a rest is big.” Another reason the coaching staff is excited is that the WildCats have seven seniors, many of whom have been with the team for four years. Porterfield was fast to note that these players will not only contribute on the field, but also by helping the younger

players adjust to the game. “They came in as a very large class, and really have been our back bone over the last four years,” said Porterfield. “I think they’re excited about the play-ers that we have added, but them being able to take on that leadership role has been big. Also, I think now more than ever the seniors are playing at their more natural positions.” During preseason practices, it was easy to see that the excitement and enthusiasm was pouring out onto the field. One of the seniors that stood out in terms of a leadership role was midfielder Brianne Roth (Yorktown, VA/Grafton). Roth played most of last year at left back and excelled, but she will move up to the midfield this year to help with the attack. She is very vocal and provides the team with someone the other players can count on. Continuing to look at the midfield, Randolph will depend on the offense from junior All-ODAC performer Marielle Rando (Powhatan, VA/Powhatan). Rando has shown over her previous two seasons that she can score, and score in bunches. She has two career hat tricks, and is already in the top-10 at the Col-lege in points, goals and points per game. “Marielle has primarily been one of our attacking players, but she’ll move back into the central midfield this year,” said Porterfield. “She sees the field well, and we’re hoping she can open things up for our forwards.” Rando has played both midfield and forward over the last couple of sea-sons, but she will now focus on cementing the middle of the park and chalking up just as many helpers as goals for herself this year. Another returner in midfield that played a significant role last year is sophomore Melisa Rodriguez (Culpeper, VA/Eastern View). Rodriguez is tough, physical and isn’t afraid to play both sides of the ball, but still has the explosiveness to get up the sideline with pace. If her finish-ing improves, she could have a breakout season. Randolph will also get a boost in the midfield thanks to junior Elisa Otero (Chevy Chase, MD/St. John’s) moving from back to midfielder. Otero played all 15 games last year, and many times was the best player on the field for Randolph. She plays bigger than her 5-2 frame and is constantly around the ball. “Elisa is really the glue that keeps our team together,” said Porterfield. “She was our MVP of last year’s squad, and is very good at sort-ing things out.”

Sophomore Anna Messier (Bedford, VA/Liberty) didn’t play as a first-year, but has impressed at times in fall practice and will get time in middle. First-year Ally Ramos (Manassas, VA/C.D. Hylton) is another player that has looked the part in preseason, and will certainly get a shot to play at central midfield throughout the season. “She has done a good job of distributing the ball,” Porterfield said of Ramos. “Ally took ownership of that spot when she was out there, and she sees the field well.” Her vision could be a good thing for a forward group that has a lot of potential. Last year, the team’s leader in goals was a forward, though it was not Rando. Then first-year Brittany Hammons (Newport News, VA/Grafton) netted six goals on the year, including Randolph’s first goal against nationally-ranked Virginia Wesleyan in over seven years. Hammons is a burner, but in preseason drills has shown a workmanlike precision with her finishing. “Brittany is a player that needs to score for us to have success,” said Porterfield. “She had a nice first year, and with our team being shaped differently this year I think she could improve on those numbers.” Joining her up top will be first-year speedster Abigail Bullins (Ashboro, NC/Ashboro). Bullins will also play basketball at Randolph, but her quickness and speed will first be used at forward for the ‘Cats. She should be able to get behind opposing defenses, and if her finishing is top drawer, Randolph could have a formidable tandem up top. Another player that has always been consistent at forward for the WildCats over the last four seasons is Amanda Cooper (Canyon Lake, TX/Smith-son Valley). Very technical and sound with her play, Cooper has given Randolph a ton of minutes over the last three years, and will also be a huge help to Bullins in her progression. Newcomer Kerri Licht (Stafford, VA/Stafford) and sophomore Erin Vasta (Woodstock, VA/Central), along with Rando on occasion, complete the WildCat attack for the season. Moving to the back, Randolph will have the luxury of sporting four seniors that have started in their tenure. Kelsey Cline (Glen Allen, VA/Deep Run) has recovered from a knee injury in 2011, and that’s good for Randolph as Cline was very strong on the tackle at right back. Caitlin Sheehan (Herndon, VA/Herndon) returns after a year hiatus from the squad, and will be someone the WildCats look for important minutes. In the center back spots, Randolph will hopefully have a pair of seniors patrolling. Samantha Wittie (Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley) has great height and a booming right foot, and Ashley Stevens (Leicester, MA/St. Peter-Marian) can play all over the field, but her foot skills and patience on the ball may fit a defensive spot best. First-year Erin Carter (Vienna, VA/James Madison) brings an edge to the WildCats this season, as she is tough player that likes to get forward from the back. A useful outside defender, Carter will play a lot immediately in both the backfield and midfield. Senior Julianna Joyce (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Southwest-ern) and junior Chloe Tong (Eastern, MD/Wye River) also both bring good things to the defense as well. Sophomore Christina Overstreet (Lynchburg, VA/Brookville) returns to the Hill City as a sophomore after going to Ole Miss last year. Overstreet is very athletic, and should see some time in the outside backfield. As with any defense, the goalkeeper can be its best friend and sophomore Hunter Gibson (Newport News, VA/Denbigh Baptist) returns to be that wall. Gibson pitched shutouts in the first three games as a first-year, and still held her own during the tough ODAC schedule. Gibson has battled some injuries, but is training hard and looks like she can regain her form before the start of the season. Ashley Stevens will play in net in a pinch, though her best contributions would be in the field for Randolph. Randolph’s schedule sets up nicely early, as the ‘Cats will play six of their first seven in the friendly confines of WildCat Stadium. Along that stretch, Randolph plays four straight home games including three consecutive league games to open conference play. The ODAC Tournament is open to eight teams, and spots will be highly contested especially with the addition to Shenandoah University to the league this year. SU won the USA South in 2011, and will be another top team to contend with. “Our goal is to make it to the Tournament, and I think we have the piec-es here to do that,” said Porterfield. “The league is strong, but I have confidence that if we play how we need to, we can do it. Again, it’ll be about finishing.”


Facilities

RAD Center

Randolph WEIGHT ROOM

WildCat StadiumThis new facility was completed in 2009 and plays host to the men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. WildCat Stadium features a FieldTurf surface which plays like grass but can withstand the pound-ing of sporting events and intramural contests year round. Also, the field is surrounded by a state-of-the-art eight lane track which is used for exercise and training purposes. The Stadium also has a scoreboard and flag present-tion straight across from the seating areas, which are elevated for a superb view of the action. Restrooms are located atop the plaza adjacent to the press box, which features wireless internet. WildCat stadium also boasts one of the more beautiful places to play in the league, with trees surrounding the north and west sides of the Stadium.

The Randolph Weight Room, complete with dance and aero-bics room attached, services as a fitness area for all faculty, staff and students on campus. The facility is complete with multiple carviovascular machines as well as free wrights and machines. A power lifting platform, squad racks as well as benches are aligned around the exterior of the room, which is lined with mirrors.

The Randolph Athletic and Dance Center (RAD Center) is one of the loudest gyms in the ODAC. “The Den,” the gymnasium in in the RAD Center, plays host to the Randolph men’s and women’s basketball teams, along with the volleyball team in the fall. PER has an elevated seating side, where fans can see all the action unfold. Weight room, athletic training facilities, a five-lane swim-ming pool and athletic administration offices are also located in the Center.


Seniors

2011: Was having another great season for the WildCats on the backline until her season was cut short by a knee injury

against Guilford ... started and played in all eight games before the injury ... played the full length of the game in six of those games. 2010: Was a very effective outside back for the Wild-Cats ... started all 16 games on the right side of the back line ... two two shots on the year ... played great in a tie to Randolph-Macon College ... ex-celled as well against Emory & Henry and Hollins. From Coach Porterfield: “Kelsey has started at right back for

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KELSEY CLINE

the last three years and will start the season in a familiar spot. She has the ability to get into the attack on the wing and will be a staple in the increasingly strong backline. High School: Was a soccer standout while at Deep Run HS. Per-sonal: Daughter of Jon and Julie Cline...was born in Oklahoma...history and education major.

Position: ................Back Ht.-. .........................5-6Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............3VHometown: .............Glen Allen, VAHigh School: ...........Deep Run

For Cline’s Career Stats, Click Here

2011: Emotional leader for the team as a junior ... played in all 15 games, getting the starting nod in 13 ... took eight shots on

the year, five going on net ... played up top and midfield throughout the year. 2010: Started and played all 16 games for Randolph, playing on the outside midfield ... assisted on one goal at Gallaudet ... fired three shots against GU and Sweet Briar. From Coach Porterfield: “Moving back into a more natural forward position should help Amanda increase her strong shot and put her in dangerous positions

on the field. She had a fantastic season for us back in 2009, and I expect a return to form this year for us up top.” High School: Was a star for Smithson Valley HS...played with now WildCat teammate Sam Wittie.

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AMANDA COOPERPosition: ................Forward Ht.- ..........................5-6Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............3VHometown: .............Canyon Lake, TexasHigh School: ...........Smithson Valley

For Cooper’s Career Stats, Click Here

http://www.randolphwildcats.com/sports/wsoc/stats/career/histcarr.htm?dec=#2



SEniors

2011: Settled in nicely in the left back position for the WildCats ... started all 15 games for Randolph ... also played outside midfielder and took corner

kicks for Randolph ... had five shots, including four on goal ... should do big things in 2012 for the attack. 2010: Attended George Mason University for her sophomore year. 2010: Attended George Mason University for her sophomore year. 2009: Started and played in all 17 games as a first-year, scoring twice ... scored the game winner against Mary Bald-win ... also tallied against Trinity (DC) ... fired 30 shots on the season. From Coach Porterfield: “She will add speed on the left side in both back and midfield positions. She is a strong

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BRIANNE ROTH

player on the ball and a tenacious defender. “ High School: Was a four-year starter and letter winner for Don Samuels at Grafton HS ... captain her junior and senior seasons ... was an honorable mention Bay Rivers District performer as a senior ... National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Tina Roth ... has one brother, C.J., and one sister, Kerstin ... history major.

Position: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-6Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............2VHometown: .............Yorktown, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Grafton

For Roth’s Career Stats, Click Here

2010: Was a constant on the back line for Randolph ... was employed as the left back for the WildCats ... started in 15 of the 16 contests for Randolph.

From Coach Porterfield: “Caitlin returns to the team after taking a year off from soccer. She is a smart back that plays physical and should get plenty of minutes for is this year. It’s nice to have her back in the mix this season. High School: Member of the cross country, track, and soccer teams as a Hornet at Herndon HS. Personal: Daughter of Denis Sheehan and Sharon Page...majoring in religious studies.

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CAITLIN SHEEHANPosition: ................Back Ht.-. .........................5-6Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............2VHometown: .............Herndon, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Herndon

For Sheehan’s Career Stats, Click Here




Seniors

2011: Stevens con-tinued her productive career in 2011, playing in 14 games while starting 13 ... played forward, midfield and

back during the season ... took one shot against Louisburg. 2010: Dealt with injuries but still played in 15 games, starting 14 ... scored one and assisted on another goal against Mary Baldwin College ... netted the game-winner against the Squirrels ... played more sweeper late in the season and excelled ... had one of her best games against Randolph-Macon. From Coach Porter-field: Ashley has excelled in every posi-tion except goal in her first two years with the WildCats. Ashley is the type of player that you want to touch the ball

because she can make good things happen. We are hoping to get Ashley forward this year where I think she can be a spark plug for our midfield.” High School: Earned three letters in women’s soccer at St. Peter-Marian HS...Guardian Hustle Award...CMC All-Star Award...Physical Education Award...played one year of lax at SPMHS. Personal: Ashley is the daughter of Shawn and Arleen Stevens...has two sisters, An-draya (11) and Alexandria (15)...business major...enjoys outdoor activities...also a member of the women’s lacrosse team at Randolph.

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ASHLEY STEVENSPosition: ................Midfielder Ht.- ..........................5-1Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............3VHometown: .............Leicester, MassachusettsHigh School: ...........St. Peter-Marian

2011: Returned from a knee injury in 2010 to help pace the Randolph defense ... continued to be an important part on set

pieces ... started all 15 games, taking four shots ... part of a defense that al-lowed the third-fewest goals since the 2000 campaign. 2010: Continued to be one of the stalwarts in the middle for the WildCats ... scored one goal against Trinity (DC) ... started and played in 13 goals before a season-ending knee injury against Lynchburg ... fired 20 shots on the season. From Coach Porterfield: “Strong leg and dangerous with her shot from well outside the 18yd. mark. Strong pres-ence in the center of the field defen-

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SAMANTHA WITTIE

sively. Look for Sam to be solid up the middle and increase her points in her Junior year.” High School: Three-year letter winner for Jason Adkins at SVHS...also competed in volleyball...Academic All-District as junior and senior...Who’s Who of American High School Students...Member of NHS, FCCLA, FCA...high school teammates with current WildCat Amanda Cooper. Personal: Sam is the daughter of Steven and Marylee Wittie...communications major...was a member of the Randolph tennis team.

Position: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-10Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............3VHometown: .............Canyon Lake, TexasHigh School: ...........Smithson Valley

For Stevens’ Career Stats, Click Here For Wittie’s Career Stats, Click Here




SEniors/Juniors

2011: Played in eight games on the year, all in a reserve role ... plays hard for the WildCats in the back ... played a total of 81

minutes on the year. 2010: Enjoyed her first season of competitive soccer at the collegiate level ... played in 10 games on the year ... assisted on a Marielle Rando goal with a gorgeous through ball from the back. From Coach Porterfield: “Julie grew so much as a student of soccer in her po-sition in the back and that played out with a game winning assist in a 2010

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JULIANNA JOYCEPosition: ................Back Ht.- ..........................5-7Year: .......................SeniorExperience .............2VHometown: .............Mayaguez, Puerto RicoHigh School: ...........Southwestern

2011: Came into her own in her sophomore year, elevating her play to become one of the best backs in the conference ... started

all 15 games for Randolph ... helped allow only 45 goals on the season, third-best since 2000 .... scored her first career goal in a 5-1 win over Sweet Briar. 2010: Otero stepped in and became possibly the WildCats best defender ... she was very calm on the ball and wasn’t afraid to carry it upfield ... assisted on one goal against Sweet Briar College ... took six shots with two going on net ... played in 16 games, starting 15 for Randolph. From Coach Porterfield: “Elisa is one of our smarter players

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ELISA OTERO

and sees the field ex-tremely well. Strong balls skills and her solid play will again be a welcome calming effect on the field.” High School: Competed at St. John’s College HS for head coach Colin Lennon...named team MVP in 2007...helped lead SJC to a 2008 league cham-pionship. Personal: Elisa is the daughter of Pablo and Susan Otero...she was born in Bolivia...also plans on participating on the dance team at Randolph...has two brothers, Pablo and Luis...sociology major.

Position: ................Back Ht.-. .........................5-3Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............1VHometown: .............Chevy Chase, MarylandHigh School: ...........St. John’s

ODAC match. I will also look to her as one of the only Seniors for upper class leadership on and off the field.” High School: Attended the Southwestern Educational Society in Mi-radeno, Mayaquez, Puerto Rico.Personal: Daughter of James and Diana Seals-Joyce.

For Joyce’s Career Stats, Click Here For Otero’s Career Stats, Click Here




Juniors

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MARIELLE RANDOPosition: ................Forward Ht.- ..........................5-7Year: .......................JuniorExperience .............2VHometown: .............Powhatan, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Powhatan

2011: Continued to be a nice addition to the backline as a sopho-more ... played in 14 games, starting once ... gave Randolph 30

minutes or more in 11 games this sea-son ... will continue to get better as a junior. 2010: Was a pleasant surprise for the WildCats ... blossomed into a strong defensive midfielder ... played in 16 gamea, starting five ... took one shot against Bridgewater. From Coach Porterfield: “Chloe grew so quickly as a player throughout the season and provided solid play in back line. She picked up the speed of the game very

well last season, and de-fensively was very efficient. I expect her to continue to grow for us this year, and her size and height make her an as-set in the back for us.” High School: Was an athlete at Wye River Upper School...she competed in co-ed soccer team for the Hurricanes.

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CHLOE TONGPosition: ................Midfielder Ht.- ..........................5-6Year: .......................JuniorExperience .............2VHometown: .............Easton, MarylandHigh School: ...........Wye River Upper

2011: Had another productive season, leading the team with 15 points on five goals and five assists ... scored her second ca-

reer hat trick against Sweet Briar ... net-ted two goals against Eastern Menno-nite ... set up five of the nine other goals she didn’t score by the WildCats. 2010: Was one of the best first-year players in the ODAC ... led the WildCats with 10 goals and four assists ... scored one game winner, a score with less than a minute less to defeat Hollins University 2-1 ... started and played all 16 games ... netted first career hat trick against Trinity (DC) ... scored twice against Gallaudet and Hollins. From Coach Por-terfield: “Had a great first two years and future looks bright with the addition of

offensive support. She pos-sesses the skill on the ball to beat a defender one on one. Scored most of her goals running into space and became a great finisher. I think Mel under-stands the rigors of the ODAC I look for her to increase her points output to reflect that growth. High School: Was a four-year standout at Powhatan HS for head coach Pam Spotts...was a team captain in 2010...named first-team all-district all four seasons at PHS...named second-team all-region as a senior...honered with Academic award all four years. Personal: Marielle is the daughter of Thomas and Susan Rando...has one brother, Alex...sport and exercise studies major.

**2011 All-ODAC THIRD TEAM** **2010 All-ODAC HONORABLE MENTION**

For Otero’s Career Stats, Click Here For Rando’s Career Stats, Click Here For Tong’s Career Stats, Click Here




Sophomores

2011: Played every single minute in net for the WildCats her first season ... started the season with three straight shutouts, the

first time in school history that has happened ... made 138 saves on the year ... had 13 saves each against Lynchburg and Virginia Wesleyan ... had the fifth-best goals against average in school history (2.95) ... tied for second for most shutouts in a season ... blanked Ferrum, Trinity and Louisburg. From Coach Porterfield: “Hunter is an athletic player who is strong inside her box with good

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HUNTER GIBSON

reaction to the balls. She will be looked to keep us in games with solid play as the last line of defense.” High School: Was a four-year player for head coach Aaron Hoxie at Denbigh Baptist. Personal: Is the daughter of Jay and Nancy Gibson...has two siblings, Taylor and Michael...planning to major in physical therapy...is a professional juggler when off the field.

Position: ................Goalkeeper Ht.-. .........................5-7Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............1VHometown: .............Newport News, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Denbigh

2011: Showed her finishing skill in her first year at Randolph ... led the WildCats with six goals on the year ... netted her first col-

legiate goal against Ferrum in the season opener in a 1-0 win ... scored another game-winner the next game against Trinity (DC) ... continued the trend with another game-winner against Louisburg ... started all 15 games ... netted goals on six of her 18 shots. High School: Was a two-sport star at Grafton HS ... was a four-year starter and letter winner in women’s soccer...first-team All-Bay Rivers District in 2009 and 20010, also earned second-team

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BRITTANY HAMMONS

all-region as a senior ... named to the Daily Press All-Star team ... scored a goal in the Virginia State Senior All-Star game ... also an all-region performer on the field hockey field ... Daily Press Player of the Week in field hockey ... National Honor Society member. Personal: Parented by Tim and Doris Hammons ... has a twin brother, Brian ... graphic design major ... played club soccer with current teammate Hunter Gibson.

Position: ................Forward Ht.-. .........................5-1Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............1VHometown: .............Newport News, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Grafton

For Gibson’s Career Stats, Click Here For Hammons’ Career Stats, Click Here




SOphomores

2011: Fiesty midfielder who should turn into a great player for the WildCats ... started and played all 15 games for Randolph ... took 15

shots during the year, including a season-high four against EMU ... played the full 90 minutes in six contests. From Coach Porterfield: “Strong player on both sides of the ball and will add much needed athleticism in the midfield.” High School: Started at Culpeper HS before making the transistion to Eastern View HS for her final three seasons ... started all four years, being named a team captain as a junior and senior ... Honorable Mention

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MELISA RODRIGUEZ

All-Bat-tlefield District as a junior ... second-team all-district as a senior ... team MVP in 2010 and 2011. Personal: Daughter of Guillermo and Maria Rodriguez ... has one brother, William, and one sister, Mandy ... english major.

Position: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-5Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............1VHometown: .............Culpeper, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Eastern View

For Rodriguez’s Career Stats, Click Here For Vasta’s Career Stats, Click Here

2011: Important reserve for the Wild-Cats in the midfield ... smart player that got alot better throughout the season ... played

in all 15 matches, getting one start ... took three shots on the year. From Coach Porterfield: “Smart player who will see time in the middle. See’s the game well and likes to give out assists which should mean dangerous for-ward runs.” High School: Was a four-year letter winner for the Falcons of Central HS ... helped lead her squad to a district title in 2010, as well as a district regular season championship

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ERIN VASTA

in 2011. Per-sonal: Par-ented by Salva-tore and Gail Vasta ... has one brother, Alfio ... planning on majoring in English.

Position: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-7Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............1VHometown: .............Woodstock, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Central




Before Randolph: Was a two-sport star for the Comets of Asheboro High School ... was a four-year starter for head coach

Beth Luck ... was voted as her team’s Player of the Year in 2012 ... voted All-District and All-Randolph County all four years at Asheboro ... 1,000 point scorer on the basketball court ... voted All-County twice, All-Conference

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ABIGAIL BULLINS

three years and All-District once ... was a District and State qualifer in DECA. Personal: Daughter of Sammy Bullins and Jeanette Rollins ... has one brother, Jacob ... plan-ning to pursue athletic training major.

Position: ................Forward Ht.-. .........................5-2Year: .......................First-yearExperience .............HSHometown: .............Asheboro, North CarolinaHigh School: ...........Asheboro

Newcomers

Before Randolph: Played for the Warhawks of James Madison High School ... also starred for her club team, helping

them to a division championship last fall ... also led her club team to two tournament championships. Person-al: Daughter of Steve and Carol Carter ... has one sister, Elise ... undecided

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ERIN CARTER

on her major ... enjoys to paint and do the hula.

Position: ................Back Ht.-. .........................5-4Year: .......................First-yearExperience .............HSHometown: .............Vienna, VirginiaHigh School: ...........James Madison

Before Randolph: Played for the Wolverines of North Stafford High School. Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Laura Li-

cht ... has four siblings, Jayme, Ryan, Ben and Camryn ... biology major.

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KERRI LICHTPosition: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-5Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............HSHometown: .............Stafford, VirginiaHigh School: ...........North Stafford

Before Randolph: Was a three-year letter winner for the Minutemen of Liberty High School and head coach Jeff Steele ...

was named a captain as a senior. Personal: Daughter of John Messier and Kim Kirsch ... has two siblings, PC and Jamie ... majoring in environ-mental studies.

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ANNA MESSIERPosition: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-4Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............HSHometown: .............Bedford, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Liberty

Before Randolph: Overstreet was a four-year letter winner for the Bees of Brookville High School ... was on many committees

including Yearbook, Latin Club and National Honor Society ... attended Ole Miss as a first-year in 2011-12. Personal: Christina is the daughter of John and Yvonne Overstreet ... has

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CHRISTINA OVERSTREET

three sisters, Danielle, Chris-tine and Eliza-beth ... majoring in Classics and history.

Position: ................Back Ht.-. .........................5-7Year: .......................SophomoreExperience .............HSHometown: .............Lynchburg, VirginiaHigh School: ...........Brookville

Before Randolph: Three-year starter for the Bulldogs of C.D. Hylton High School on the soccer field ... was voted as an All-District

Honorable Mention as a senior ... also a standout on the field hockey field ... named All-District First Team as a senior, and Second Team in 2010 ... team captain as a senior. Personal:

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ALLY RAMOS

Ally is the daugh-ter of Carlos and Maria Ramos ... has an older brother, Carlos ... undecided on her major.

Position: ................Midfielder Ht.-. .........................5-5Year: .......................First-yearExperience .............HSHometown: .............Manassas, VirginiaHigh School: ...........C.D. Hylton


State BreakdownVirginia (13):Erin VastaMelisa RodriguezChristina OverstreetBrittany HammonsHunter GibsonAnna MessierAlly RamosMarielle RandoBrianne RothKelsey ClineErin CarterKerri LichtCaitlin Sheehan

Roster By the NumbersPosition BreakdownBacks (6):Julianna JoyceSamantha WittieKelsey ClineChloe TongBrianne RothElisa Otero

Forwards (3):Brittany HammonsTheodora OnyechiAmanda Cooper

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Maryland (2):Elisa OteroChloe TongTexas (2):Samantha WittieAmanda CooperMassachusetts (1):Ashley StevensNorth Carolina (1) Abigail BullinsPuerto Rico (1): Julianna Joyce

Midfielders (6):Courtney CollierMarielle RandoAshley OswaldAshley StevensErin VastaMelisa Rodriguez

Goalie (1):Hunter Gibson

WildCat Whereabouts

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Our Proud HistoryRandolph College was founded 121 years ago as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College.

•Founded March 10, 1891; first class had 36 students and 12 professors •Was the first women’s college south of Washington D.C. to receive a Phi Beta Kappa charter •Most famous alumna is novelist and activist Pearl S. Buck ’14, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature •In 2007, the school changed its name to Randolph College and welcomed men into the campus community.

Our Students and FacultyRandolph’s students come from 46 states and more than 30 countries. The student

body comprises 12% international students and 22% domestic students of color.

Randolph students are high achievers, with the average SAT scores between 1028 and 1238 and GPAs between 3.2 and 3.7; 28% were in the top 10% of their class, 60% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

92% full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their field. Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never a graduate student. Recently, Randolph College’s professors ranked in the top 20 in the nation in the latest edition of The Princeton Review’s popular guidebook, The Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition. The college was also named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and two Ca-nadian colleges were included in the 2011 edition. Recently named as the top school in the nation for faculty who are the “most accessible.” according to a NewsWeek publication.

•Average class size: 14 •Student/faculty ratio: 8:1 •Randolph ranked 10 points higher than the national average for “student-faculty interaction” according to the National Survey of Student Engagement and consistently ranks among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Our ClassesA Randolph education is global, individualized, and career-oriented.

•Over 50 majors and minors ; or you can design your own degree •Global, Honors and Experiential Learning environments bring world focus to every major and requires significant independent research •Seven pre-professional programs in law , medicine , education , physical education and health , and busi-ness •Cooperative career programs in engineering and nursing •Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program , the Randolph College: World in Britain study abroad program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars , and the Summer Research Program •Graduate coursework toward a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or the Master of Educa-tion (M.Ed.)

Our TownLynchburg, Virginia is a buzzing college town with small-town charm.

•Metropolitan Area Population: over 245,000 •Minutes from hiking and biking trails of Blue Ridge Mountains •Tasty restaurants, clubs and coffee shops galore •Short drive to Washington D.C., Virginia Beach, Raleigh-Durham, or Richmond

This is ...


Randolph College

National Rankings

How does Randolph College measure up?

To get an unbiased opinion and see how Randolph compares to other colleges and universities, take a look at some of our recent national rankings:

• Forbes Best College Buys - Randolph College was the only private college in Vir-ginia named a Best College Buy in the 2009 rankings from Forbes.com and the Cen-ter for College Affordability and Productivity (CACP). Randolph College also earned a spot in Forbes America’s Best 600 Colleges list, the Best Liberal Arts Colleges list, and the Best Colleges in the South list. • The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) surveys undergraduates at four-year colleges and universities to assess the extent to which they engage in a variety of good educational practices. Randolph scored consistently and substantially higher than both the national average and the majority of liberal arts schools nationwide. •Colleges of Distinction, which honors a select group of colleges and universities, cited us for excelling in four areas: "Engaged Students," "Great Teaching," "Vibrant Communities," and "Successful Outcomes." • The Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2010 edition, gave the College high praise for the rigor of its academic programs, naming it one of the

nation's "best and most interesting" colleges. Randolph is one of just 12 Virginia colleges and 330 nationwide to be recognized. The Fiske profile touts Randolph’s strong academic programs, faculty/student relationships, close community, and international focus. • The Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges 2011 edition, named Randolph a "Best Southeast College" and lauded the College's outstanding academics. The diversity of our student body also earned praise as Randolph ranked 12th among all colleges in having a high level of interaction between students of different races and classes. "Admitting highly qualified and well-matched students is a top priority at Randolph," the authors said, adding that "Randolph is looking for independent, confident students who place a premium on their educations." • U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2011 edition, ranked us 118 out of 266 national liberal arts colleges in the country, placing us in Tier One of their rankings. Randolph was also recognized for the diversity of our student

body and our global focus, ranking 7th among those colleges in the percentage of international students on campus. •Seventeen Magazine recently named us as the 5th best small college in the nation. •The latest edition of Barron's Best Buys in Education placed us in the top 10% of colleges and universities nationwide, based on faculty attention to students, inspiring programs, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Randolph College also shines in other ways... •Randolph is a member of the International 50 , a select group of the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities recognized for international programs and global aware-ness. •Randolph College is one of only 276 colleges nationwide with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. •Randolph ranks in the top 10 percent of baccalaureate-granting institutions nation-wide in the percentage of students who go on to earn a Ph.D. In Virginia, we top all private colleges and all public institutions except the College of William and Mary. •Over the past eight years, the medical school acceptance rate of our graduates has been nearly 29 percent higher than the national average. •68 percent of our alumnae attend graduate school within five years of graduation.


This is Lynchburg...

Lynchburg is a scenic city located near the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. The area has an extensive history beginning with its founding on the James River in the 1760's by John Lynch as "Lynch's Ferry." Today the city has an urban population of over 96,000, including the suburbs of Madison Heights, Timberlake, and Forest. Lynchburg's economy is based on the many high-tech manufac-turing companies located here including cellular communica-tions, nuclear energy, and machinery. This manufacturing and research orientation represents a shift from the mill-based econ-omy of the past, which included foundries, shoes, and textiles. Education is well-represented with five area private colleges and a public community college. Health care includes two hospitals, one of which, Lynchburg General, has been recently renovated into a state-of-the-art facility for the next century. Lynchburg is sometimes referred to as "A City Unto Itself", in part due to geographic and cultural isolation, but mostly in reference to the city's historical avoidance of State and Federal entangle-ments. The phrase was the title of a history book by columnist Darrell Laurant.

Mayor- Michael A. GilletteAt Large Representative- Hudson “H” Cary, III & Joan FosterWard I Representative- Michael A. GilletteWard II Representative/Vice Mayor- Caesar JohnsonWard III Representative- Jeff S. HelgesonWard IV Representative- Edgar James Turner Perrow, Jr.

Over 40 sites in Lynchburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lynchburg is the home of Central Virginia Community College, Liberty University, Lynchburg Col-lege, Randolph College, and Virginia University of Lynchburg. The Lynchburg MSA also includes Sweet Briar College.

Lynchburg boasts examples of Italian Renaissance, Federal, Georgian, Neo-Classical, Neo-Gothic, Romanesque, Jeffersonian, Queen Anne, Second Empire, Colonial, and Art Deco styles. A number of sites and neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Primary roadways include U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 501, U.S. Route 221, running north-south, and U.S. Highway 460, running east-west. While not served by an interstate, much of Route 29 has been upgraded to in-terstate standards and significant improve-ments have been made to Highway 460.

Amtrak's Crescent and Northeast Regional trains connect Lynchburg with the cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Lynchburg became the new southern terminus for the Northeast Regional in October 2009. Amtrak's pas-

senger terminal in Lynchburg is located in the track level ground floor of Kemper Street Station.Lynchburg Regional Airport provides service by US Airways Express to Charlotte. In recent months air travel has increased with 7,400 passengers flying in and out of the airport in April 2010—an increase of 97%. With this jump in passengers, flights have been added and the pos-sibility of more carriers and destinations has become more likely.Attractions include Lynchburg Hillcats, Peaks of Otter, Crabtree Falls, Poplar Forest, and Phase 2 Dining & Entertainment.


RANDOLPH SOCCER

August31 (Fri.) Ferrum College WildCat Stadium 7 p.m.September2 (Sun.) Gallaudet University WildCat Stadium Noon5 (Wed.) at Trinity College (DC) Washington, DC 4:30 p.m.9 (Sun.) Bryn Mawr College WildCat Stadium 2 p.m.12 (Wed.) Randolph-Macon College* WildCat Stadium 5 p.m.15 (Sat.) Washington & Lee University* WildCat Stadium 1 p.m.18 (Tue.) Sweet Briar College* WildCat Stadium 7 p.m.22 (Sat.) at Lynchburg College* Lynchburg, VA 4 p.m.25 (Tue.) at Roanoke College* Salem, VA 7 p.m.29 (Sat.) Shenandoah University* WildCat Stadium 1 p.m.October2 (Tue.) at Eastern Mennonite University* Harrisonburg, VA 4 p.m.7 (Sun.) Meredith College WildCat Stadium Noon10 (Wed.) at Guilford College* Greensboro, NC 6 p.m.13 (Sat.) at Emory & Henry College* Emory, VA 2 p.m.16 (Tue.) Virginia Wesleyan College* WildCat Stadium 6 p.m.20 (Sat.) Hollins University* WildCat Stadium 4 p.m.24 (Wed.) at Bridgewater College* Bridgewater, VA 4 p.m.

2012 women's soccer media guide

Documents

postgame interviews

postgame interviews

coach porterfield

postgame media interviews

sophomore bios joyceonyechi15

sophomore bios randotong16

valiberty6 erin carter

junior bios cooperroth13