2014 men's cross country media guide
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GO HAWKS
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
MEDIA GUIDE
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CHOWAN MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
QUICK FACTS
Location: Murfreesboro, NC
Enrollment:: 1.450
President: Dr. M. Christopher White
Nickname: Hawks
School Colors: Blue and White
Athletic Director: Ozzie McFarland
Head Coach: Rick Heckler
Years as Head Coach: 3rd Season
Affiliation: NCAA Division II, NCCAA
Conference: CIAA
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION
Rick Heckler
Head Coach
Ozzie McFarland
Athletic Director
(252) 398-1239
Allie Kolezynski
Director-Athletic
Communications
(252) 398-6378
2014 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS
NAME CLASS HT./WT. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS
SCHOOL MAJOR
Danilo Galovic Sr. 6-3/230 Belgrade, Serbia/Phylogical HS Criminal Justice/
Mathematics
PJ Hempfield Sr. 5-9/152 Fayetteville, NC/Pine Forest HS Psychology/
Criminal Justice
Sasha Kirsanov Jr. 6-1/184 Simferopol, Ukraine/Iyceum Biology
Tristan Martin So. 6-0/170 Hall Landing, Canada/Dennison Health/SSPE
Jerrell Ralph Jr. 6-0/160 Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS Criminal Justice
Robert Williams Sr. 6-3/195 Goldsboro, NC/Easter Wange HS Exercise Science
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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 RICK HECKLER
Prior to coaching and teaching at Northampton-East, Heckler taught ninth grade world history, and
coached varsity softball, and women’s basketball and tennis at Hertford County High School.
Heckler also has administrative experience after serving as the athletic director at Warren Area High
School in Warren, PA from 2002-2004 in addition to coaching softball and women’s basketball.
Heckler received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University of Penn-
sylvania. He resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Lauri.
Rick Heckler enters his third year as the head coach of
the women's bowling team and men's cross country
team and his first at the helm of the women’s cross
country program. In 2012-13, he led the men’s cross
country team to the first-ever CIAA Championship ap-
pearance where the Hawks finished in eighth
place. The team finished in eighth place at the CIAA
Championship in 2013-14 as well.
Heckler also serves as the women’s bowling coach for
the Hawks. “I enjoy the experience of coaching teams
at the collegiate level. I have worked hard to gain ex-
perience in coaching and I’m grateful for the challenge
of building these programs.”
Previously, Heckler served as the head varsity coach
for women’s basketball, baseball, golf, and cross coun-
try at Northampton County High School-East. In addi-
tion to his coaching duties, Heckler was the ninth grade
history teacher.
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MEET THE HAWKS
DANILO GALOVIC
6-3/230 • SENIOR
BELGRADE, SERBIA/PHYLOGICAL HS
PJ HEMPFIELD
5-9/152 • SENIOR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC/PINE FOREST HS
Off the course with Danilo...
Major: Criminal Justice/Mathematics
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Hobbies: Reading and playing cards
Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Tennis (2012-2013)
Parents: Danico and Nedjo Galovic
Off the course with PJ...
Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice
Favorite Food: Pasta
Pre-meet ritual: Listening to music
Favorite Hobbies: Dance
Parents: Jennette and Willie/Phil and Janice
Siblings: Kenneth (32), Corey (30), Brittany (28), Jaquia (14)
MEET THE HAWKS
SASHA KIRSANOV
6-1/184 • JUNIOR
SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE/IYCEUM
Off the course with Sasha…
Major: Biology/Chemistry
Favorite Food: Russian Food
Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music
What’s on your iPod? Rock
Academic Achievements: Tri Beta Honor Society
Parents: Tabatha and Robert Kerns
Siblings: Kelly (27), Amber (25), and Jesscia (21)
TRISTAN MARTIN
6-0/170 • SOPHOMORE
HOLLAND LANDING, CANADA/DENNISON
Off the course with Tristan…
Major: Health and SSPE
Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Tennis, running
Parents: Chris and Denise Martin
Siblings: Jacob (17), Paige (12)
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MEET THE HAWKS
JERRELL RALPH
6-0/160 • JUNIOR
SUFFOLK, VA/LAKELAND HS
Off the course with Jerrell...
Nickname: Roscoe
Major: Criminal Justice
Pre-meet Ritual: Pray
What’s on your iPod? Max Romeo
Parents: Wilma Ralph
ROBERT WILLIAMS
6-3/195 • SENIOR
GOLDSBORO, NC/EASTERN WAYNE HS
Off the course with Robert...
Nickname: Josh
Major: Exercise Science
Favorite Food: Chicken
Pre-meet Ritual: Pray
What’s on your iPod? Old school music
Parents: Sharon and Robert Williams
2013 SEASON IN REVIEW
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION RESULT
9/6/2013 Catawba College Invitational Salisbury, NC 4th out of 5 teams
9/13/2013 Barton Invitational Wilson, NC 5th out of 6 teams
9/21/2013 Christopher Newport Invitational Newport News, VA 4th out of 4 teams
9/27/2013 Virginia State Invitational Petersburg, VA 4th out of 5 teams
10/5/2013 HBCU Challenge Cary, NC 9th out of 11 teams
10/12/2013 Livingstone College Invitational Salisbury, NC 4th out of 4 teams
10/24/2013 CIAA Championship Cary, NC 8th out of 12 teams
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2014 SEASON SCHEDULE
CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
8/29 Christopher Newport Opener Newport News, VA TBA
9/5 Catawba College Invitational Salisbury, NC 6:15pm
9/12 Coastal Carolina Invitational Conway, SC TBA
9/26 Virginia State Invitational Petersburg, VA TBA
10/4 HBCU Challenge Cary, NC 9:30am
10/18 Christopher Newport Invitational Newport News, VA TBA
10/30 CIAA Championship Cary, NC TBA