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CHOWAN UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

QUICK FACTS

Location: Murfreesboro, NC

Enrollment:: 1.400

President: Dr. M. Christopher White

Nickname: Hawks

School Colors: Blue and White

Athletic Director: Dennis Helsel

Head Coach: Allie Kolezynski

Years as Head Coach: 2nd Season

Affiliation: NCAA Division II, NCCAA

Conference: CIAA

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION

Allie Kolezynski

Head Coach

(252) 398-6378

akolezyski0814@chowan.edu

Dennis Helsel

Athletic Director

(252) 398-1239

helsed@chowa.edu

MEET THE HAWKS

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS

NAME HT CLASS HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL MAJOR

Shanequa Blow 5-4 FR. Winterville, NC/South Central HS Graphic Comm.

Jomecka Deloatch 5-5 SO. Jackson, NC/Northhampton-East HS Biology

Trisin Jenkins 5-2 FR. Fredericksburg, VA/Washington Lee HS Interdisciplinary

Studies

Taylor McElroy 5-5 FR. Chester, VA/Thomas Dale HS Psychology

Crystal Louramore 5-4 SO. Jacksonville, NC/Dixon HS History

Gerlisa Shipman 5-5 JR. Ellenwood, GA/Woodland HS Psychology

Ashley Tackett 5-5 FR. Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor HS Criminal Justice

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Chowan University

Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office (252) 398-4101

Business Office (252) 398-6252

Registrar’s Office (252) 398-1230

Financial Aid Office (252) 398-1229

Important Websites Chowan University Website www.chowan.edu

Athletics Website www.gocuhawks.com

NCAA Website www.ncaa.org

NCAA Clearinghouse Website www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

NCCAA Website www.thenccaa.org

Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven

Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute.

It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the

leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006

Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan

College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and pro-

fessional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the

needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with

specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills.

Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully

around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major

buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The

small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each

year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the

bachelor’s degree.

Academic Programs

Accounting

Allied Heath

American Studies

Biology

Business

-Applied Business

-Business Admin.

-Small Business Management

-Small Business Administration

Chemistry

Church Music

Coaching

Counseling

Criminal Justice

Drama

Elementary Education

English

Environmental Biology

Exercise Science

Fine Art Studies

Graphic Communications

Graphic Design

History

History (Contemporary)

History Education

Humanities Studies

Information Studies

Innovative Ministry Leadership

Innovative Music Ministry

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Marketing

Music

Music Business/Technology

Music Education

Physical Education

Physical Education/ Teacher

Education Emphasis

Pre-Professional

-Pre-Dentistry

-Pre-Law

-Pre-Medicine

-Pre-Nursing

-Pre-Physical Therapy

-Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Printing Production and

Imagery Technology

Psychology

Psychology

(General Experimental)

Public History

Religion

Science

Social Science

Sports Management

Studio Art

Teacher Education

HEAD COACH ALLIE KOLEZYNSKI

As a student-athlete at Chowan, Kolezynski was a four year starter and captain on the softball team. She

was a three time All-CIAA selection, three time CIAA Commissioner's All-Academic Team, two-time NCCSIA

All-State Selection, Capital One Academic All-American, and Daktronic's All-Region team member. She also

currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the DII NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Kolezynski also received the 2012 Dr. M. Christopher White Presidential Athletics Excellence Award, and

was named Best All-Around Student during her senior year. Most recently, she was selected as the 2012

CIAA Woman of the Year, and the recipient of the 2013 CIAA Commissioner’s Service Award.

“I'm grateful to have the opportunity to work for my alma mater, serve as a mentor to the student-athletes on

the cross country team, and promote the athletic department through athletic communication,” stated

Kolezynski.

A native of Strongsville, Ohio, Kolezynski currently resides in Murfreesboro. She received her MBA from

Cleveland State University in July of 2013.

Allie Kolezynski returns to her alma mater

for her second year as part of the athletic

department staff at Chowan. Kolezynski

works to promote all 15 of Chowan’s varsi-

ty sports and cheerleading squad while

coaching the women’s cross country team.

In 2012-13, Kolezynski guided the Hawks

to a fifth place finish at the CIAA Champi-

onships, a three-spot improvement from

the year before. The squad was also

named “Most Improved” among female

teams at Chowan. The Hawks also

claimed a first place finish at the Virginia

Union Invitational, a first-time accomplish-

ment as members of NCAA Division II.

She graduated from Chowan in May of

2012, with a degree in Business Admin-

istration. “Chowan was a great choice for

me as a student-athlete, and I know it is a

great choice for me to begin my career in

athletics,” stated Kolezynski.

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MEET THE HAWKS

SHANEQUA BLOW

5-5 • FRESHMAN

WINTERVILLE, NC/SOUTH CENTRAL

JOMECKA DELOATCH

5-5 • SOPHOMORE

JACKSON, NC/NORTHAMPTON-EAST

Off the course with Shanequa...

Major: Graphic Communications

Favorite Food: Pizza

Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music

Favorite Hobbies: Singing and dancing

Academic Accomplishments: George Aiden Scholarship

Parents: Carolyn and Raymond Blow

Siblings: Tyrice Blow (14)

Off the course with Jomecka….

Major: Biology

Favorite Food: Pizza

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List

Wha’t son you iPod? Mary J Blige

Favorite Hobbies: Hanging out with my family and friends, playing putt-

putt, reading the Bible, and collecting Beanie Babies

Parents: Katina Davis and John Deloatch

Siblings: John, Chris and Jessica Price, Jasmine Crocker, Ketreal Sledge,

Phebie Deloatch

MEET THE HAWKS

TAYLOR McELROY

5-5 • FRESHMAN

CHESTER, VA/THOMAS DALE

TRISTIN JENKINS

5-5 • FRESHMAN

FREDERICKBSURG, VA/WASHINGTON LEE

Off the course with Taylor:

Nickname: TAM

Major: Psychology

Favorite Food: Italian

Pre-meet Routine: Listen to gospel music

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List

Favorite Hobbies: Cheerleading and decorating

Parents: Renee McElroy

Siblings: Brooke (24), Monte (23), Trey (21), Dallas (18), Sacha (17)

Off the course with Tristin:

Nickname: Tris

Favorite Food: Pizza

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music

Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Cheerleader

Parents: Arlice Johnson

Siblings: Bryce (18), Taj (16), Colbi (15), Christian (14)

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MEET THE HAWKS

CRYSTAL LOURAMORE

5-4 • SOPHOMORE

JACKSONVILLE, NC/DIXON HS

GERLISA SHIPMAN

5-5 • JUNIOR

ELLENWOOD, GA/WOODLAND HS

Off the course with Crystal...

Major: History

Favorite Food: Rice, lumpia, kimchi and pinakbit

Pre-meet Routine: Drink water and Gatorade

Favorite Hobbies: Cooking and eating

Parents: Craig and Teresita Louramore

Siblings: Carissa (16) and Caitlyn (13)

Off the course with Gerlisa….

Nickname: Gerky

Major: Psychology

Pre-meet Routine: Eat spaghetti the night before, good a night’s sleep,

listen to music, pray

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List

Athletic Achievements: 2011 Rookie Award, Student-Athlete of the

Month

Favorite Hobbies: Decorating and scrabooking

Parents: Deborah and Michael Burden, Gerald Shipman

MEET THE HAWKS

ASHLEY TACKETT

5-5 • FRESHMAN

NORFOLK, VA/LAKE TAYLOR HS

Off the course with Ashley...

Major: Criminal Justice

Favorite Food: Asian/Philippine food

Pre-meet Routine: Listen to music and stretch

Favorite Hobbies: Bowling, drawing, exercising

Academic Accomplishments: Graduated with honors

Parents: Douglas and Vivian Tackett

Siblings: Michelle Paily (24), Zachary Tackett (15)

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2012 SEASON RESULTS

CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION RESULT

8/31/2012 Christopher Newport XC Opener Newport News, VA 5th out of 6 teams

9/7/2012 Catawba College Invitational Salisbury, NC 4th out of 6 teams

9/19/2012 Virginia Union Invitational Richmond, VA 3rd out of 4 teams

9/29/2012 HBCU Challenge Cary, NC 11th out of 14 teams

10/5/2012 Trojan Cross Country Invitational Petersburg, VA 2nd out of 3 teams

10/12/2012 Panther Invitational Richmond, VA 1st out of 5 teams

10/19/2012 CIAA Championship Cary, NC 5th out of 12 teams

2013 SCHEDULE

CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

9/6/2013 Catawba College Invitational Salisbury, NC 5:00pm

9/13/2013 Barton Invitational Wilson, NC 6:00pm

9/21/2013 Christopher Newport Invitational Newport News, VA 11:00am

9/27/2013 Virginia State Invitational Petersburg, VA 4:30pm

10/5/2013 HBCU Challenge Cary, NC 9:00am

10/12/2013 Livingstone College Invitational Salisbury, NC 9:30am

10/24/2013 CIAA Championship Cary, NC TBA