SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS 2014 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
2014 Season Outlook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Head Coach Kevin Quinn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Assistant Coach Claire Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Hawk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sweeney Field/Fairmount Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2014 Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hawk Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15 Juniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2013 Year In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2013 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Atlantic 10 Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2013 Atlantic 10 Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 NCAA Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Conference and Regional Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 All-Time Roster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Saint Joseph’s University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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The 2014 Saint Joseph's University women’s cross country media guide was written and edited by Nikki Philpot. Editorial assistance provided by Marie Wozniak, Jack Jumper, and Joe Greenwich. Photography by Duquesne Athletics, Jim Fiesel, Keith Lucas, Teddy Meyers, Kati Polaski, Sideline Photos, LLC, and Mike Yap. Outside covers designed by Nikki Philpot.
The University
QUICK FACTS
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia, Pa. (19131)
Founded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1851
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,670
Denomination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hawks
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crimson and Gray Athletic Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division I
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlantic 10
Home Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sweeney Field, Belmont Plateau
The Team
Head Coach . . . . . . . Kevin Quinn (Saint Joseph’s ‘62) - 30th Year
Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Hewitt (Penn ‘05) - 7th Year
Cross Country Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1731
Captains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Hehir, Sara Radzwilka
Letterwinners Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/9
Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2013 ECAC Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd
2013 Atlantic 10 Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th
2013 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th
ON THE COVER
Junior captains Lauren Hehir (left) and Sara Radzwilka (right)
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2014 SEASON OUTLOOK After claiming the ECAC bronze medal and taking home a sixth-place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championship last fall, the Saint Joseph’s women’s cross country squad returns a core group of juniors and sophomores to the cross country scene in 2014. Despite the loss of eight established impact runners, including four A-10 point scorers and three ECAC All-East runners, due to graduation, the Hawks will look to their 11 returning letterwinners and five newcomers as they enter the 2014 campaign under the direction of 30th-year head coach Kevin Quinn and assistant coach Claire Hewitt, who took over the dayto-day coaching responsibilities in 2012 and enters her third cross country season in that capacity. Junior captains Lauren Hehir and Sara Radzwilka will lead the Hawks into the 2014 season. “With a year under her belt and a commitment to the ‘long stuff’, Lauren could be a real find this year, while Sara showed real courage and racing heart in the spring and can be expected to carry that over into her junior year with the longer distances,” said Quinn of his captains.
Sara Radzwilka
Lauren Hehir
With the top spot vacated by the graduation of Lizzy Barrett, Hehir will look to step in and lead the Hawks into 2014. Hehir was one of just five Hawks to race in all eight meets last season, and she finished second for the Crimson and Gray at A-10s and the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship. Hehir, Radzwilka, and junior classmates Emily Chaundy, Kathryn Cols, and Tess Doggett will be the backbone of the team as it develops into October. In this class, several runners enjoyed growth, training progress, and understanding, especially during the track seasons. Chaundy scored at A-10s last season while Cols and Doggett set new respective PRs in the 4k, 5k, and 6k.
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2014 SEASON OUTLOOK Junior Melissa Donnelly and the sophomore group of Sydney Coughlin, Alexandra Fiesel, Meghan O’Keefe, Jacqueline Pignataro, and Sarah Regnault should benefit from the type of schedule the Hawks will follow. “The team will face a different schedule than what the Hawks usually pursue,” said Quinn of his hardworking yet young group. “The schedule will look toward late-season success at the A-10 and ECAC meets and will increase confidence and experience in the early season.” The Hawks welcome five newcomers to the squad this fall in Goucher College sophomore transfer June Chiango (Wyomissing, Pa./Wyomissing Area), sophomore Julia Jenkins (Pittsford, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy), and freshmen Alicia Ezekiel-Pipkin (Haddonfield, N.J./Haddon Township), Megan O’Dowd (Colts Neck, N.J./Colts Neck), and Cassidy Weimer (Leonardo, N.J./Middletown South).
Alexandra Fiesel
The Hawks will open the 2014 season this Saturday, August 30. Half of the squad will head to the Duquesne Duals. This meet will serve as an integral opportunity for the team’s top runners to race the Schenley Park course in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of the 2014 A-10 Championship. The other half of the squad will race at the TCNJ Blue/Gold Invitational in Hopewell, N.J.
Emily Chaundy
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HEAD COACH Kevin Quinn Head Coach - 30th Season Saint Joseph’s University ‘62
Kevin Quinn enters his 49th year at Saint Joseph’s University and will begin his 30th season with the women’s track and cross country programs in 2014-15. Quinn served as the director of the track and cross country programs for 47 years between 1996 and 2013. A 1962 graduate of Saint Joseph's, Quinn joined the Hawks athletic staff as the head coach of the men's cross country and track squads in the fall of 1966, a position he held for 23 years until 1988. In July of 1989, Quinn was appointed to the position of assistant athletic director for facilities and was promoted to QUINN’S COACHING RÉSUMÉ Head Coach Years associate athletic director for facilities, a posiWomen’s Cross Country and Track tion from which he retired, in 2001. Saint Joseph’s 1985-present Last track and field season, Quinn Men’s Cross Country and Track coached five Atlantic 10 bronze medalists, 13 Saint Joseph’s 1966-88 ECAC competitors, and a pentathlon champion Roman Catholic High School 1962-66 in a season that saw school records broken in Student-Athlete Years the 60m hurdles and Sprint Medley Relay in Saint Joseph’s 1959-62 addition to Saint Joseph’s second-fastest 4x4 1961 NCAA Cross Country qualifier performance in program history. Under his 1961 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field qualifier direction, the Hawks earned USTFCCCA AllAcademic Scholar Team recognition for both QUINN’S YEAR-BY-YEAR the cross country and track and field seasons while for the RECORD Men’s Women’s first time in program history, three of his student-athletes were selected to the Capital One/CoSIDA Cross Country Cross Country Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Academic All-District 9 Division I First Team in the same Year W L T Year W L T 1966 4 5 0 1985 9 2 0 season. 1967 2 8 0 1986 4 1 0 1968 8 4 0 1987 1 4 0 In 2013-14, Quinn coached Dannah Hayward, a participant at the USA Junior National 1969 8 3 0 1988 1 0 0 1970 5 3 1 1989 3 2 1 1971 4 6 0 1990 4 0 0 Championship, and Emma Slattery, who became the first female Hawk to earn CoSIDA Academic All1972 3 6 0 1991 4 4 0 1973 3 8 0 1992 6 1 0 District First Team honors since 2001. He also coached three ECAC All-East team selections in a track 1974 4 6 0 1993 8 1 0 1975 3 9 0 1994 3 3 0 season that saw six school records broken. 1976 6 6 0 1995 7 0 0 1977 7 5 0 1996 3 0 0 An outstanding educator, teacher, and motivator, Quinn has led Saint Joseph’s cross country and 1978* 9 5 0 1997* 0 0 0 1979* 9 7 0 1998 0 1 0 1980 7 3 1 1999* 0 0 0 track and field programs to great heights during his tenure. His men's cross country squads won two 1981 10 2 0 2000 6 0 0 1982 0 2 0 2001* 0 0 0 Big 5 titles, while the 1984 men's track team turned in a seventh-place finish at the IC4A 1983 7 2 0 2002 6 0 0 1984* 7 2 0 2003* 0 0 0 Championships. In 1993, the women's cross country team won the Atlantic 10 Championship, 1985* 2 3 0 2004 2 3 0 1986 3 1 0 2005* 0 0 0 becoming the first women's sport at Saint Joseph's to accomplish the feat. 1987 2 1 0 2006* 0 0 0 1988 1 1 0 2007* 0 0 0 Totals 114 98 2 2008* 0 0 0 Under Quinn's tutelage, the 1997 track team set 10 new school records and notched SJU's first2009* 0 0 0 * invitationals only 2010 1 0 0 ever women's Penn Relays victory, earning first place in the 4x800m relay. In 2000, Quinn again 2011* 0 0 0 2012* 0 0 0 coached the Hawks to the Atlantic 10 cross country title. Quinn was named the A-10 Cross Country 2013* 0 0 0 Totals 68 22 1 Coach of the Year in 1993 and 2000. * invitationals only
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HEAD COACH In 29 years with the Saint Joseph’s women’s track and cross country programs, Quinn has coached five NCAA AllAmericans and 14 NCAA qualifiers, five ECAC champions, and 87 track champions and 31 All-Conference cross country selection on the A-10 level, including nine Performers of the Year and one Rookie of the Year. Additionally, Quinn coached Saint Joseph’s University’s only NCAA champion, Donna Crumety, to the 1991 title in the triple jump. In his 23 years with the Saint Joseph’s men’s track and field and cross country programs, Quinn coached four NCAA All-Americans and 26 NCAA qualifiers in addition to five IC4A champions. In a combined 48 years and 144 seasons between cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track, Quinn has coached 40 NCAA qualifiers, nine NCAA All-Americans, 10 ECAC/IC4A champions, and Saint Joseph’s only NCAA champion. Quinn has coached all 15 NCAA Track and Field indoor qualifiers, including both All-Americans. Quinn has also coached four Academic All-Americans, 11 Academic All-District selections and 50 A-10 Academic AllConference selections, including the 2001 A-10 Student Athlete of the Year. An outstanding athlete in his own right, Quinn once held SJU records in the mile and two-mile runs. A charter member of the Saint Joseph's Track Hall of Fame, he placed third at the 1961 IC4A Cross Country Championships. Quinn also served as one of the team’s tri-captains in his senior season. For his dedication and achievements, he was inducted into the Saint Joseph's Athletics Hall of Fame in 2001. In December of 2012, Quinn was selected to the 191274 MAC 100 Cross Country Century Team. Quinn currently resides in Havertown, Pa., with his wife, Marie. They are the parents of six children: Kevin, Marie, Sean, Kathleen, Colleen, and Brendan.
QUINN’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS Women’s Track and Field
NCAA Champion (1) Donna Crumety
NCAA All-Americans (5) Donna Crumety (3x), Elaine McGillian (2x)
NCAA Qualifiers (9) Vicki Boyer, Donna Crumety (4x), Christine Kane (2x), Elaine McGillian (2x) ECAC Champions (5) Donna Crumety (4x), Elaine McGillian
A-10 Performer of the Year (5) Gina Bundy, Christine Kane (2x), Thuy Nguyen, Sue Yagielski
A-10 Indoor Champions (47) Kristin Andrews, Gina Bundy (2x), Sarah Conway, Donna Crumety (2x), Missy Henshaw, Christine Kane (2x), Nicole Koslosky, Thuy Nguyen (3x), Gabby Quezada, Jen Rafferty, Andria Smythe (2x), Bernadette Speer (3x), Maisha Tyler (2x), Sue Yagielski, and 24 additional individuals from 12 championship relays
A-10 Outdoor Champions (40) Gina Bundy (3x), Meghan Busse (2x), Sarah Click, Sarah Conway, Christine Kane (5x), Thuy Nguyen, Andria Smythe (2x), Bernadette Speer (3x), Maisha Tyler (2x), and 20 additional individuals from 12 championship relays
Women’s Cross Country
NCAA Qualifiers (5) Christine Kane (3x), Elaine McGillian, Sue Yagielski A-10 Performer of the Year (4) Vicki Boyer Christine Kane (2x), Sue Yagielski A-10 Rookie of the Year (1) Katie Limbach
A-10 All-Conference Selections (31) Lizzy Barrett, Vicki Boyer (3x), Meghan Busse, Colleen Flanagan, Andrea Florida (3x), Siobhan Flynn, Hannah Fuller, Patrice Gallagher (2x), Stephanie Hopkins (2x), Julie Hotard, Christine Kane (3x), Kelli O’Donnell, Gabby Quezada, Jen Rafferty (2x), Liz Reeser, Ann Regan, Emma Slattery, Liz Sweeney, Lisa Syvertson (2x), Sue Yagielski (2x)
Men’s Track and Field
NCAA All-Americans (4) Steve Ave, Mike Black, Ed Lennex (2x)
NCAA Qualifiers (22) Steve Ave (2x), Mike Black, Art Dohler, Joe Genther, Lou Kelly (2x), Ed Lennex (7x), Fred Maglione (2x), Steven Mahoney, Jim Norris (3x), Tom Tarpey (2x) IC4A Champions (5) Mike Black, Joe Genther, Ed Lennex (3x)
Men’s Cross Country
NCAA Qualifiers (4) Joe Brady, Mike Glavin (2x), Jim Van Blunk
Academic
Academic All-American (4) Vicki Boyer (2x), Gina Bundy, Sue Yagielski A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year (1) Gina Bundy
Academic All-District Selections (11) Vicki Boyer (2x), Gina Bundy, Sarah Conway, Katie Pratt, Emma Slattery (2x), Bernadette Speer (2x), Sue Yagielski, Mercedes Yanora
ALL-TIME SJU WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY COACHING RECORDS COACH Nick Robak Kevin Quinn TOTAL
YRS. 4 29 32
SEASONS 1981-84 1985-present 1981-present
W L 21 11 68 22 89 33
T 1 1 2
PCT. .652 .752 .726
A-10 Academic All-Conference Selections (50) Vicki Boyer (4x), Gina Bundy (2x), Meghan Busse (2x), Sarah Conway (2x), Mary Crossin (2x), Andrea Florida (2x), Siobhan Flynn (4x), Lori Heywood, Stephanie Hopkins, Christine Kane (6x), Erin Kelly (2x), Frank Klimago, Mary Korfmacher (2x), Amy Martin (2x), Gabby Quezada, Amy Rhein, Emma Slattery, Andrea Smythe (2x), Bernadette Speer (8x), Sue Yagielski (4x)
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ASSISTANT COACH Claire Hewitt Assistant Coach - Seventh Season University of Pennsylvania ‘05
Claire Hewitt returns for her seventh season as assistant coach of the Saint Joseph's women's cross country and track teams in 2014-15. Hewitt (nee Duncan) took over the day-to-day coaching responsibilities of the women's cross country team in 2012 and will enter her third cross country season in that capacity. Last season, Hewitt coached four ECAC All-East Team selections and an Atlantic 10 All-Conference selection on the cross country scene. A 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Hewitt was a three-time Academic All-American and four-year letterwinner for the Quakers. She completed her degree in political science and environmental studies while captaining the Penn cross country and track squads. Hewitt adds valuable experience to the Hawks track and field and cross country programs having coached for three years at the high school level prior to coming to Hawk Hill in 2008. She spent two years as the head girls' indoor and outdoor track coach at Germantown Friends Academy from 2006-08 while also serving as assistant cross country coach. Prior to Germantown, Hewitt was the head girls' cross country coach as well as the head boys' and girls' indoor and outdoor track coach at Friends Central School in 2005-06. Hewitt resides in Philadelphia with her husband, former Hawk harrier, Rob Hewitt '04.
THE HAWK
One of the most famous mascots in college sports, the Saint Joseph's Hawk has been flapping its wings for 58 years. The Hawk, which celebrated its golden anniversary in 2005-06, is best known for staying in constant motion by flapping its wings throughout every basketball game and representing the Saint Joseph's motto, "The Hawk Will Never Die." Saint Joseph’s athletic teams have been recognized with the nickname “Hawks” since 1929. At that time, the school’s yearbook editor initiated a contest among the student body for a symbol. More than 100 submissions were narrowed, with “Hawks” winning out over “Grenadiers” by a slim margin. The name was appropriate because it typified “the fighting spirit of our crimson and gray athletes and it is suggestive of the aerial attack which has made our football team famous.” Football, ironically, was discontinued at SJU following the 1939 season. The Hawk mascot has garnered numerous accolades in its over 50-year history. It has been selected as the nation’s top mascot by The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Street & Smith’s Basketball Yearbook, ESPN College Basketball magazine and was nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2008.
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SWEENEY FIELD FAIRMOUNT PARK
Sweeney Field, formerly known as Finnesey Field, has been home to 10 different varsity squads at Saint Joseph’s University in over 80 years of use. Opened in 1929 as home to the SJU football squad, the field has undergone numerous changes over the years and has been home to over 1,200 SJU varsity games, matches and track meets. The track is the current home of the men’s and women’s track and field teams while the pitch is the current home of the men’s and women’s soccer teams and the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The field has undergone many upgrades over the years, but the most recent was completed in the summer of 2008. The AstroTurf that was laid down in 2001 was replaced with new, state-of-the-art TigerTurf. Additionally, the track received a new coat of rubber material in 2009 to better suit the athletes who use it for all seasons.
One of the largest municipal parks in the United States,
Fairmount Park includes several excellent training venues for
Saint Joseph's runners. The Hawks benefit from the use of the Wissahickon Trail, Belmont Plateau, and both Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Kelly Drives (also known as West and East River
Drives, respectively). All are just minutes away from Hawk Hill
and are among the most favored spots for Philadelphia's running community.
The Belmont Plateau serves as SJU cross country’s home
course. It is Philadelphia's primary high school and college cross
country course and is considered one of the most challenging in
the country.
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2014 ROSTER Name
Yr.
Ht.
Hometown
High School/Previous College
June Chiango
So.
5-7
Wyomissing, Pa.
Wyomissing Area/Goucher
Sydney Coughlin
So.
Melissa Donnelly
Jr.
Emily Chaundy
Jr.
Kathryn Cols
Tess Doggett
Alicia Ezekiel-Pipkin
Jr.
5-9
5-10
5-1
Fr.
So.
Julia Jenkins
So.
Meghan O’Keefe
So.
Megan O’Dowd
5-7
Jr.
Alexandra Fiesel
Lauren Hehir
5-5
5-3
5-7
Eldersburg, Md. Easton, Pa.
Indian Hills
Philadelphia, Pa.
Germantown Friends
Haddonfield, N.J.
Haddon Township
Lansdale, Pa.
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy
Wilton, Conn.
Wilton
Pittsford, N.Y.
Our Lady of Mercy
5-10
Washingtonville, N.Y.
Fr.
5-2
Colts Neck, N.J.
5-4
Easton Area
Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Jr.
5-6
Archbishop Spalding
Washingtonville Colts Neck
Glen Mills, Pa.
Archmere Academy (Del.)
Jacqueline Pignataro
So.
5-3
Budd Lake, N.J.
Mount Olive
Sarah Regnault
So.
5-4
Green Brook, N.J.
Mount Saint Mary Academy
Sara Radzwilka
Cassidy Weimer
Jr.
5-5
Fr.
5-7
Exeter, Pa.
Wyoming Area
Leonardo, N.J.
Middletown South
Head Coach: Kevin Quinn (Saint Joseph’s ‘62) - 30th Year
Assistant Coach: Claire Hewitt (University of Pennsylvania ‘05) - Seventh Year Captains: Lauren Hehir, Sara Radzwilka
BY CLASS
TEAM BREAKDOWN (16)
Juniors (6): Chaundy, Cols, Doggett, Donnelly, Hehir, Radzwilka Sophomores (7): Chiango, Coughlin, Fiesel, Jenkins, O’Keefe, Pignataro, Regnault Freshmen (3): Ezekiel-Pipkin, O’Dowd, Weimer
BY STATE
Connecticut (1): Fiesel Maryland (1): Chaundy New Jersey (6): Coughlin, Ezekiel-Pipkin, O’Dowd, Pignataro, Regnault, Weimer Pennsylvania (6): Chiango, Cols, Doggett, Donnelly, O’Keefe, Radzwilka New York (2): Hehir, Jenkins
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Chaundy: SHAWN-dee Cols: COLES
Coughlin: CAW-glin Fiesel: FEE-sul
Hehir: Hay-hair
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HAWK PROFILES JUNIORS Emily Chaundy Junior • 5-5 Eldersburg, Md. • Archbishop Spalding
2013: One of five Hawks to race in all eight meets... Placed second in ECAC Coaches race (20:11.60, 5k) to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Took 167th overall (23:40.3, 6k PR) at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional... Finished 82nd (19:18.40, 5k PR) at Atlantic 10 Championship... Took 37th (15:51.40, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Placed 12th (20:11.44, 5k) to finish fourth for SJU at TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2013. EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 15:51.4 Friend Big 5 19:18.4 Atlantic 10 23:40.3 Mid-Atlantic
YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2012: Competed in three meets... Ran PRs in 5k at the Blue/Gold Classic (21:15.50) and 6k at Paul Short (27:10).
High School/Personal: Holds Archbishop Spalding record in DMR and 4x8... 2012 All-Northeast and All-Conference cross country and All-County track honoree... USATF Youth Nationals participant in 1500m and 3k... Four-year varsity letterwinner and three-time captain... Also lettered in soccer and basketball... Four-year Archbishop Spalding honor roll honors... Majoring in interdisciplinary health services.
Kathryn Cols Junior • 5-7 Easton, Pa. • Easton Area
2013: Competed in seven of eight races... Took fifth (20:17.90, 5k) in the ECAC Coaches race to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Finished 85th (19:21.8, 5k PR) at Atlantic 10 Championship... Placed 143rd (23:55.7, 6k PR) in the open race of the Paul Short Open... Took 43rd place (16:03.93, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a 20th-place finish (20:39.87, 5k) at the season-opening TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters. EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 16:03.93 Friend Big 5 19:21.8 Atlantic 10 23:55.7 Paul Short
YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2012: Ran in two races...Posted 5k PR at Temple Invitational (23:18.73).. .Also competed in Princeton’s open race, posting 6k time of 26:04.
High School/Personal: LVC All-Star First Team selection... Captained squad that went undefeated and won conference championship as a senior... Four-year letterwinner in indoor track, outdoor track, and cross country and two-time captain of cross country team... Also a member of the National Honor Society... Majoring in biology. 2014 SAINT JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 9
HAWK PROFILES JUNIORS Tess Doggett Junior • 5-10 Philadelphia, Pa. • Germantown Friends
EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 15:26.98 Friend Big 5 20:16.8 ECAC Coaches 23:47.8 Paul Short
YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2013: Competed in five of eight races... Placed fourth (20:16.80, 5k PR) in the ECAC Coaches race to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Took 163rd (24:40, 6k) at the Princeton Invitational... Placed 131st (23:47.8, 6k PR) in the open race of the Paul Short Open... Took 31st place (15:26.98, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with an 18th-place finish (20:32.19, 5k) at the season-opening TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters and the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll for Spring 2014. 2012: Ran in three meets... Posted personal bests in 5k at the Blue/Gold Classic (20:44.10) and 6k at the Paul Short Invitational (24:39).
High School/Personal: Two-time All-League selection in both track and cross country... Captained cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams as a senior, earning indoor track MVP honors twice... Set Germantown Friends record in the 1600m (5:08.21), 4x400m relay, and 4x800m relay in 2012... Member of three-time league championship cross country squad and two-time league championship outdoor track team... Won state championship in cross country... 4x800m relay team qualifier at 2012 Penn Relays... Three-year letterwinner in cross-country and track... Also lettered in field hockey and lacrosse... High school coach at Germantown Friends, Rob Hewitt, graduated from SJU... Majoring in biology.
Melissa Donnelly Junior • 5-1 Lansdale, Pa. • Gwynedd-Mercy Academy 2013: Did not compete.
High School/Personal: Member of two-time AACA-Championship team... Three-year varsity letterwinner... Brother, Kevin, ran cross country and track for SJU... Brother, Patrick, ran for the SJU cross country and track squads... Majoring in accounting.
EVENT
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET Still To Come
YEAR
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HAWK PROFILES JUNIORS Lauren Hehir Junior • 5-10 Washingtonville, N.Y. • Washingtonville 2014: Tri-captain.
EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 14:47.95 Friend Big 5 17:50.0 Atlantic 10 21:39.2 Mid-Atlantic
2013: Finished in SJU's top five all eight races... Took 22nd (19:02.40, 5k) at ECAC Championship... Placed 10th (14:47.95, 4k PR) at Big 5 Invitational, 20th (17:50, 5k PR) at Atlantic 10 Championship, and 68th (21:39.2, 6k PR) at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional... Finished second for SJU at all three meets... Made SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters and A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll for Spring 2014. YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2012: Raced in seven of eight meets... Placed in SJU's top five at four meets... Posted 5k PR at the Blue/Gold Classic (19:34.80) and 6k PR at regionals (22:57)... Improved by at least 10 seconds in each of her four 6k races.
High School/Personal: Five-time cross country and track state qualifier... Won state intersectional relay medal... Qualified for Millrose Games in the 4x4... Two-time Most Valuable Runner for Washingtonville... Placed second in freshman mile at New Balance Indoor Nationals... Qualified for freshman mile at Nike Outdoor Nationals... Individual and team conference champion as a freshman... Holds school records in the 1000m (2:58.26), 1500m (4:47), both 1600m (5:00.58, 5:01.01), and 4x8 (9:21.82)... Won 16 varsity letters combined in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track... Majoring in interdisciplinary health services.
Sara Radzwilka Junior • 5-5 Exeter, Pa. • Wyoming Area 2014: Tri-captain.
2013: Competed in three of eight races... Took 19th (24:13, 6k) at the Princeton Invitational open race... Took 35th (15:43.45, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a 21st-place finish (20:44.56, 5k) at the season-opening TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters. EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 15:43.45 Friend Big 5 19:49.00 ECACs 23:46.00 Mid-Atlantic
YEAR 2013 2012 2012
2012: Raced in seven of eight meets... Finished in SJU's top five at the Spiked Shoe Invitational... Ran 5k PR at ECACs (19:49) and 6k PR at the MidAtlantic Regional (23:46)... Improved by at least nine seconds in each of her four 6k races.
High School/Personal: Four-time District II medalist in the 800m... Two-time District II medalist in cross country... Holds Wyoming Area records in 400m (61.4), 800m (2:17.53), and 4x8... PIAA Track and Field State Championship 800m participant... Majoring in interdisciplinary health services.
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HAWK PROFILES SOPHOMORES Sydney Coughlin Sophomore • 5-9 Franklin Lakes, N.J. • Indian Hills
2013: Competed in four of eight races... Took 57th (26:30, 6k PR) in the open race of the Princeton Invitational... Placed 158th (27:25.74, 6k) at the Meet of Champions... Took 50th place (16:55.61, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a 31st-place finish (21:39.03, 5k PR) in collegiate debut at TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2013. High School/Personal: 2012 All-County Third Team in 4x400m relay... Two-time All-County Honorable EVENT YEAR Mention in the 800m... Member of 2011 cross 4k 2013 5k 2013 country squad that won league title... Three-year 6k 2013 varsity letterwinner in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and senior captain for all three squads... Majoring in food marketing. PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 16:55.61 Friend Big 5 21:39.03 TCNJ 26:30.00 Princeton
Alexandra Fiesel Sophomore • 5-7 Wilton, Conn. • Wilton
EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 15:30.75 Friend Big 5 18:59.70 Atlantic 10 23:28.50 Mid-Atlantic
YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2013: One of five Hawks to race in all eight meets... Won the ECAC Coaches race (20:02.40, 5k) to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Posted SJU's top rookie time (18:59.70, 5k PR) to finish fifth for the Hawks at first collegiate Atlantic 10 Championship... Lone freshman to compete at regional meet, taking 161st (23:28.5, 6k PR) at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional... Took 14th (23:47, 6k) in the open race of the Princeton Invitational... Took 32nd place (15:30.75, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a 29th-place finish (21:28.40, 5k) in collegiate debut at TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Spring 2014.
High School/Personal: 2013 All-State selection in cross country and outdoor track... 2013 All-County honoree for outdoor track and All-FCIAC honoree for cross country, indoor and outdoor track... Also earned All-State and All-FCIAC honors as a junior... Led cross country team to 2013 state title... As a senior, ranked third in Connecticut and fourth in New England in outdoor 4x8 for All-New England honors... Holds Wilton's school record in 4x8 (9:20.15)... Team’s cross country MVP... As a junior, took fourth in 1000m (3:04 PR) at indoor state championship... 2012 Coaches Award recipient... WHS Track Association Scholarship... Captained all three squads as a senior... Brother, Jimmy, attended SJU... Majoring in social science. 2014 SAINT JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 12
HAWK PROFILES SOPHOMORES Meghan O’Keefe Sophomore • 5-4 Glen Mills, Pa. • Archmere Academy (Del.)
2013: Competed in first two races of season... Took 60th place (17:34.34, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a 34th-place finish (22:01.08, 5k PR) in collegiate debut at TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic... Made the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll and SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters.
EVENT 4k 5k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 17:34.34 Friend Big 5 22:01.08 TCNJ
High School/Personal: Majoring in mathematics. YEAR 2013 2013
Jacqueline Pignataro Sophomore • 5-3 Budd Lake, N.J. • Mount Olive
2013: Competed in four of eight races... Took 15th (21:09.50, 5k PR) in ECAC Coaches race to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Took 50th (25:42, 6k) in the open race of the Princeton Invitational... Placed 284th (25:31.8, 6k PR) in the open race of the Paul Short Open... Placed 141st (26:42.27, 6k) in collegiate debut at the Meet of Champions... Made SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters.
EVENT 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET YEAR 21:09.50 ECAC Coaches 2013 25:31.80 Paul Short 2013
High School/Personal: Led squad to two sectional championships and the 2013 conference title... Named "Most Dedicated" as a senior and "Most Improved" as a freshman... Three-year letterwinner and senior team captain... Ran the 2013 SuperHero Half Marathon... Also earned four letters in varsity basketball and captained squad as a senior... PSIP participant and member of Weekly Service... Majoring in leadership ethics and organizational sustainability.
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HAWK PROFILES SOPHOMORES Sarah Regnault Sophomore • 5-4 Green Brook, N.J. • Mount Saint Mary Academy
EVENT 4k 5k 6k
PERSONAL RECORDS BEST MEET 15:16.32 Friend Big 5 19:19.70 Atlantic 10 23:44.00 Princeton
YEAR 2013 2013 2013
2013: Competed in seven of eight races... Finished in SJU's top five three times... Took sixth (20:23.80, 5k) in ECAC Coaches race to help SJU win race at ECAC Championship... Finished 83rd (19:19.70, 5k PR) at first collegiate Atlantic 10 Championship... Took 115th (23:44, 6k PR) to finish fifth for SJU at Princeton Invitational... Placed 67th (24:41.04) in first collegiate 6k to take top freshman slot in third consecutive race for SJU at the Meet of Champions... Took 27th place (15:16.32, 4k PR) at the Friend Big 5 Invitational... Checked in with a ninth-place finish (19:48.83, 5k) to finish third for the Hawks and take the top SJU freshman slot in collegiate debut at TCNJ Blue/Gold Classic (8/31)... Made SJU Athletic Director's Honor Roll both semesters.
High School/Personal: 2013 Skyland Conference Third Team selection... Captained cross country squad to 2013 Non-Public B State Championship and Prep Championship titles... Team was invited to 2013 Meet of Champions... Received Coaches Award for cross country as a junior... Entered freshman season at SJU with PRs in 400m (60.0), 800m (2:26), and 5000m (19:55)... Mount Saint Mary's Athlete of the Year recipient for sportsmanship and leadership... Four-year varsity letterwinner and senior team captain... Also earned four letters in softball... Coaches Award recipient and team captain as a senior... Skyland Conference First Team selection... Also earned two letters in basketball and winter track... Related to Jenna Regnault, who ran track and cross country for Kean University... Majoring in business.
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HAWK PROFILES NEWCOMERS June Chiango Sophomore • 5-7 • Wyomissing, Pa. • Wyomissing Area/Goucher College
High School/Personal: Transfer from Goucher College in Baltimore... Posted top times in the 5k (20:38.13) at the Baltimore Metro Meet on August 31, 2013 and the 6k (24:13.11) at the Coach Achtzehn Classic on September 14, 2013... Majoring in English.
Alicia Ezekiel-Pipkin Freshman • 5-3 • Haddonfield, N.J. • Haddon Township
High School/Personal: Nine-time Group 1 state qualifier… Six-time state qualifier for 3200m between outdoor (4x) and indoor (2x) and three-time qualifier for cross country... Six-time All-Conference selection between cross country (3x) and outdoor track (3x)… Two-time Camden County cross country champion and 2012 bronze medalist in outdoor 3200m… Two-time Group 1 South Jersey cross country individual sectional champion and 2013 cross country sectionals bronze medalist… 2012 Group 1 Sectional Champion in 3200m and First Team selection for cross country… 2012 Meet of Champion qualifier in cross country and outdoor 3200m… Placed seventh in the sophomore division at the 2011 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals… Member of three-time Group 1 state qualifier and 2011 Group 1 South Jersey Sectional Championship teams… Three-time cross country MVP… Earned 12 varsity letters between cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, swimming, and field hockey… Owns school record in cross country 5k (19:10)… Three-year cross country captain and two-year indoor and outdoor track captain… Majoring in interdisciplinary health services.
Julia Jenkins Sophomore • 5-6 • Pittsford, N.Y. • Our Lady of Mercy
High School/Personal: Academic sophomore with four years of eligibility remaining... Finished third in age group in The Love Run of the Philadelphia Half Marathon... Lettered in lacrosse and soccer at Our Lady of Mercy... Two-time Academic All-American lacrosse selection... Earned All-League honors in both lacrosse and soccer as a senior and played in both the lacrosse and soccer Senior All-Star Games... Selected MVP and captain of both lacrosse and soccer teams as a senior... Named Defensive MVP of soccer squad that won the sectional championship and Most Improved Player for lacrosse... Four-year Honor Roll member... Involved in Campus Ministry and 2013 club soccer... Father, James, played football for VMI... Uncle played football for Cornell... Sister, Katie, played lacrosse for Saint Francis University (Pa.)... Twin brothers, Pat and John, played football at Stonehill College... Majoring in food marketing.
Megan O’Dowd Freshman • 5-2 • Colts Neck, N.J. • Colts Neck
High School/Personal: Two-time All-District First Team selection for cross country... State qualifier for 1600m in 2013 and cross country in 2012... 2011 All-Northeast Team selection for cross country... Earned 12 varsity letters between cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track... Brother, Mike, runs cross country and track and field at Iona College and is a two-time national qualifier... Majoring in actuarial science.
Cassidy Weimer Freshman • 5-7 • Leonardo, N.J. • Middletown South
High School/Personal: 2014 NJSIAA Scholar Athlete... Three-time Monmouth County Third Team selection and twotime Group 3 Third Team honoree for cross country... Four-time State Group 3 team qualifier and three-time State Group 3 individual qualifier for cross country... Silver medalist in the junior division at the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Nationals... Member of three state sectional cross country championship teams from 2011-13... 2013 Group III state champion in the outdoor 4x8... Three-time silver medalist between indoor 3200m (2x) and outdoor 3200m at the CJIII State Championships... 2013 Shore Conference Champion in outdoor 3200m... Three-time Meet of Champions qualifier in the indoor 3200m (2x) and 1600m... Placed 14th overall in the indoor 3200m at the 2013 Meet of Champions... Seven-time team MVP between indoor track (4x), outdoor track (2x), and cross country... School recordholder in outdoor 4x8 (9:17)... Two-time member of 4x8 that qualified for Penn Relays... Earned 12 varsity letters between cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track... Majoring in actuarial science. 2014 SAINT JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 15
2013 YEAR IN REVIEW • Senior captain Emma Slattery garnered her second Capital One/CoSIDA Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Academic All-District 9 Division I First Team honor. Earning the honor for the second consecutive year, Slattery joins Bernadette Speer and Vicky Boyer in becoming just the third Hawk in SJU women's track and field and cross country history to be named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team twice in a collegiate career. Slattery also earned her second consecutive Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area nod and received the Atlantic 10 Postgraduate Scholarship Award. • Saint Joseph’s earned the bronze medal at the ECAC Championship. Senior captains Lizzy Barrett (11th) and Slattery (16th), senior Erin Giampietro (20th), and sophomore Lauren Hehir (22nd) earned ECAC All-East recognition with top-25 finishes. Freshman Alexandra Fiesel won the ECAC Coaches race.
TEAM AWARDS
Most Outstanding Performer: Lizzy Barrett Scholar-Athlete Award: Erin Giampietro Vasquez Award: Emma Slattery Dorie Leahy Award: Emma Slattery Academic Award: Emma Slattery Most Improved: Erin Giampietro *
OTHER AWARDS
Atlantic 10 All-Conference Team: Lizzy Barrett ECAC All-East Team: Lizzy Barrett, Emma Slattery, Erin Giampietro, Lauren Hehir CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team: Emma Slattery Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Team: Emma Slattery Atlantic 10 Postgraduate Scholarship Award: Emma Slattery Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week: Lizzy Barrett (9/16) USTFCCCA All-Academic Scholar Team: Saint Joseph’s * shared with track and field
• The Hawks finished sixth at the Atlantic 10 Championship. Individually, Barrett took sixth to earn All-Conference honors. Hehir (20th), Giampietro (30th), Slattery (33rd), and Fiesel (70th) rounded out SJU’s top five. • SJU took 13th at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional. Barrett led all Hawks with a 43rd-place finish. • Barrett won the Friend Big 5 Invitational 4k (14:09.58) on SJU’s home course at the Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park. Barrett took first place in a field of 63 runners to be named the Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week. • Barrett dominated the cross country scene as she turned in Saint Joseph’s fastest 4k (14:09.58), 5k (17:32.50), and 6k (21:16) performances on the season and led the Hawks in all eight races. She earned four top-10 finishes and six top-12 finishes. In addition to her championship performance at the Big 5 Invitational, Barrett earned the bronze medal at Iona’s Meet of Champions.
The Hawks took 13th at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship (L-R): Emily Chaundy, Emma Slattery, Erin Giampietro, Lizzy Barrett, Alexandra Fiesel, Lauren Hehir, Erin James, assistant coach Claire Hewitt
• The squad finished in the top half of five of its final six meets, including the Iona Meet of Champions, Princeton Invitational, A-10 Championship, NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional, and ECAC Championship. • For the third consecutive year, the squad earned United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division I All-Academic honors.
Senior Lizzy Barrett earned All-Conference honors with a sixth-place finish at the 2013 Atlantic 10 Championship
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2013 STATISTICS DATE
EVENT
FINISH
8/31
Blue/Gold Classic (The College of New Jersey - Rosedale Park - Hopewell, N.J.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2nd of 3
9/21
Meet of Champions (Iona College - Van Cortlandt Park - Bronx, N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7th of 20
10/19
Princeton Invitational (Princeton University - West Windsor Fields - Princeton, N.J.) . . . . . . . . . .8th of 25
9/13 10/5
11/2
11/15
11/23
Friend Big 5 Invitational (Temple University - West Fairmount Park - Philadelphia, Pa.) .No Team Scoring
Paul Short Open (Lehigh University - Goodman Campus - Bethlehem, Pa.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28th of 48
Atlantic 10 Championship (University of Richmond - Pole Green Park - Mechanicsville, Va.) . . . .6th of 12
NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional (Lehigh University - Goodman Campus - Bethlehem, Pa.) . . . . . . .13th of 29
ECAC Championship (Van Cortlandt Park - Bronx, N.Y.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd of 9
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ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE On March 2, 1975, the idea of what is now the Atlantic 10 Conference was conceived. What started as an eight-school, men’s basketball-only affiliation has grown into a 14-university, 21sport league that is universally hailed as one of the best conferences in the country. That growth and prominence is a direct result of the ideals and commitments of the member institutions of the Atlantic 10 – Davidson College, The University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, University of Massachusetts, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Louis University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The Atlantic 10 was proactive in navigating sweeping conference realignment, adding George Mason University for 2013 and Davidson College in 2014. The additions follow a very successful first year by Virginia Commonwealth University, which began full membership on July 1, 2012. The league continues to draw national praise for its decisions during conference realignment in selecting institutions driven by academics and basketball. The league was deemed the “winner” of conference realignment in 2011-12. The three additions were guided by the five-year Strategic Initiative Plan that was adopted during the 2010-11 academic year. The 14 member institutions of the A-10 are united and strengthened by their diversity. Each is extraordinary in its educational mission, whether of a Catholic faith, a private university or a land grant institution. The varied pursuits of each member prove that there are many threads that weave the fabric for a great conference. The Atlantic 10 Conference, with a total population of over 76.5 million people within its geographic footprint of eight states and the District of Columbia, will crown champions in 21 sports this year: baseball, men's and women's basket-
ball, men's and women's cross country, field hockey, men's golf, women’s lacrosse, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field, women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, and women's volleyball. The presidents and chancellors of Atlantic 10 institutions, in conjunction with Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade, have made a strong commitment to making the academic and athletics equation a successful one. Over the years, the league membership has strived to better recognize the academic accomplishments of its student-athletes. The Commissioner's Honor Roll, which cites every Atlantic 10 student-athlete with a 3.5 grade point average or better, recognized 2,653 student-athletes in 2013-14. The league sponsors Academic AllConference teams in each of its sports and honors two student-athletes as the A-10 StudentAthletes of the Year. Moreover, the Atlantic 10 provides 10 postgraduate scholarships with $7,000 grants to selected student-athletes. In 2013-14, nearly 200 student-athletes earned Academic All-Conference recognition. The Atlantic 10 Conference annually earns high marks in the NCAA Academic metrics. This includes ranking fifth among all 32 Division I Conferences in the Academic Progress Rate (APR) and in the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in the past year’s announcements. Success on the playing field has mirrored the A-10’s classroom prowess, with the league earning NCAA postseason bids in each of its 21 sports, including two men’s soccer bids and a record 13 men’s and women’s basketball bids. Men’s basketball in the Atlantic 10 saw a record six teams earn NCAA Tournament berths and for the seventh straight year an A-10 team advanced to the second weekend of play when Dayton made a run to the Elite Eight.
Atlantic 10 Conference
11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 (757) 706-3040 Fax: (757) 706-3042 www.atlantic10.com
Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade
Senior Associate Commissioner Debbie Richardson
Associate Commissioner Wendy Larry
Associate Commissioner Jay DeFruscio
Associate Commissioner Mike Vest
Assistant Commissioner Jill Redmond
Assistant Commissioner for Championships Lucas Feller
Assistant Commissioner for Communications and Media Relations Drew Dickerson Director of Compliance Henry Archuleta
Director of Advanced Media Caitlin Bonner
Associate Director of Communications Chris Kilcoyne Director of Administration Beth Bradley
Operations Assistant for Championships and Media Relations Tom Waterman
Men’s Basketball/External Affairs Intern Wes Kempton Business Manager Barb Wetters
Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will play host to the 2014 Atlantic 10 Cross Country Championship on November 1.
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2013 ATLANTIC 10 RECAP A-10 Cross Country 2013 Final Results (Mechanicsville, Va.) 1. Duquesne . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
2. Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
3. La Salle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
4. Saint Louis . . . . . . . . . . .119 5. Massachusetts . . . . . . . .152
6. Saint Joseph’s . . . . . . . .154 7. Dayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 8. George Mason . . . . . . . .200
9. Fordham . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
10. Rhode Island . . . . . . . . .252
11. St. Bonaventure . . . . . .288
12. VCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336
12. Lizzy Barrett . . . . . . .17:32.50
Senior Lizzy Barrett (top row, fourth in) worked her way to becoming one of the top runners in the Atlantic 10 last season, capping her standout senior campaign with 2013 A-10 All-Conference accolades.
HAWK FINISHERS
20. Lauren Hehir . . . . . . .17:50.00 30. Erin Giampietro . . . .18:04.40
33. Emma Slattery . . . . .18:07.10 70. Alexandra Fiesel . . . .18:59.70 71. Erin James . . . . . . . . .19:00.70 82. Emily Chaundy . . . . .19:18.40
83. Sarah Regnault . . . . .19:19.70
85. Kathryn Cols . . . . . . .19:21.90 88. Taylor Oskowiak . . . .19:27.00
Emma Slattery • 32 pts.
Lizzy Barrett • 12 pts.
Lauren Hehir • 20 pts.
Erin Giampietro • 29 pts.
Alexandra Fiesel • 61 pts.
Erin James • 62 pts.
Emily Chaundy • 69 pts.
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NCAA QUALIFIERS
Christine Kane 2000 (57th), 1999 (76th), 1998 (73rd)
Sue Yagielski 1995 (60th)
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Elaine McGillian 1985 (63rd)
CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL HONORS ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN 2001 . . . . . .Gina Bundy (2nd)
1996 . . . . .Sue Yagielski (3rd) . . 1994 . . . . . . .Vicki Boyer (1st) 1993 . . . . . .Vicki Boyer (2nd)
ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 2014 . . . . . . .Katie Pratt (1st) 2014 . . . .Emma Slattery (1st) 2014 . .Mercedes Yanora (1st) 2013 . . . .Emma Slattery (1st) 2003 . . . .Sarah Conway (2nd) 2002 . .Bernadette Speer (2nd) 2001 . . . . . .Gina Bundy (1st) 2001 . .Bernadette Speer (2nd) 1996 . . . . .Sue Yagielski (1st) 1994 . . . . . . .Vicki Boyer (1st) 1993 . . . . . . .Vicki Boyer (1st)
YEAR 2013
ATLANTIC 10 ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE 2012 2007 2000 1995 1994
. . . . . . . .Emma Slattery . . . . . . . .Andrea Florida . . . . . . . .Christine Kane . . . . . . . . . .Sue Yagielski . . . . . . . . . .Sue Yagielski
Andrea Florida
1993 1992 1992 1991 1991
Siobhan Flynn
. . . . . . . . .Siobhan Flynn . . . . . . . . . . .Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . .Siobhan Flynn . . . . . . . . . . .Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . .Lori Heywood
Lori Heywood
ALL-TIME ECAC SCORERS 2003 . . . . . . . . . . .Ann Regan (15th overall) 2000 . . . . . . . .Christine Kane (3rd) overall) 1999 . . . . . . . .Christine Kane (3rd overall)
La Salle
5th
2010
Richmond
2011
2009
2008
Dayton
Richmond
2007
La Salle
2005
La Salle
2006
2004
2001
Emma Slattery
SJU 6th
Butler
2002
Bernadette Speer
CHAMPION Duquesne
2012
2003
Gina Bundy
ATLANTIC 10 ALL-CONFERENCE
La Salle
La Salle
Richmond
La Salle
La Salle
8th
9th
7th
8th
8th
7th
7th
6th
5th
4th
5th
2000
Saint Joseph’s 1st
1999
Massachusetts 4th
1997
Massachusetts 2nd
1998
Massachusetts 5th
1996
Massachusetts 2nd
1995
Massachusetts 2nd
1994
West Virginia 2nd
1993
Saint Joseph’s 1st
1992
Massachusetts 5th
1991
Massachusetts 5th
1990 1989
Penn State Penn State
4th 4th
ALL-CONFERENCE PLACE Lizzy Barrett . . . . . . .12th
Emma Slattery . . . . . . .8th
Hannah Fuller . . . . . .15th
None
None
None
Andrea Florida . . . . .12th
Andrea Florida . . . . .13th
Andrea Florida . . . . .14th
None
Colleen Flanagan . . .10th
Ann Regan . . . . . . . . . .9th
None
Christine Kane . . . . . . .1st Gabby Quezada . . . . . .9th
Christine Kane . . . . . . .1st
Christine Kane . . . . . . .4th Jen Rafferty . . . . . . . .2nd Liz Sweeney . . . . . . . .10th
Meghan Busse . . . . . . .4th Julie Hotard . . . . . . . . .9th Liz Reeser . . . . . . . . .10th
Sue Yagielski . . . . . . . .1st Jenn Rafferty . . . . . . . .5th Patrice Gallagher . . . .7th
Sue Yagielski . . . . . . . .3rd Stephanie Hopkins . . .4th Patrice Gallagher . . . .6th
Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . . .1st Stephanie Hopkins . . .4th
Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . .3rd Siobhan Flynn . . . . . . .8th
Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . .2nd
Lisa Syvertson . . . . . . .2nd
Lisa Syvertson . . . . . . .3rd Kelli O’Donnell . . . . . .8th
ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONS
1998 . . . . . . . .Christine Kane (18th overall) 1995 . . . . . . . . . .Sue Yagielski (12th overall)
Vicki Boyer
Christine Kane
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Sue Yagielski
ALL-TIME ROSTER *All-time roster includes all cross country and track and field letterwinners A Francesca Alexander . . .2005-06 Joan Ambrosia . . . . . . . .1992-93 Kristin Amey . . . . . . . . . .1988-90 Kristin Andrews . . . . . . .2007-11 Diana Anhalt . . . . . . . . . .1987-89 Margaret Ashton . . . . . .1984-85 Michelle Autry . . . . . . . .1987-88 B Theresa Badolato . . . . . .2003-04 Lauren Bair . . . . . . . . . . .1999-00 Adrinna Bamber . . . . . . . . .1998 Lizzy Barrett . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Katie Barrett . . . . . . . .2008-2012 Catherine Bartoli . . . . . . . . .1998 Amy Bashore . . . . . . . . .1999-00 Gabriella Becattini . .2011-present Maddie Bell . . . . . . . . . .2003-07 Adriene Beltz . . . . . . . . .2004-08 Carolyn Bieganousky . . .2007-10 Erin Blaustein . . . . . . . . .2000-04 Hannah Boyce . . . . . . . .2009-13 Vicki Boyer . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94 Jane Bradigan . . . . . . . . .1983-84 Yvonne Bradley . . . . . . .1983-84 Trish Brady . . . . . . . . . . .1989-90 Christina Brenner . . . . . . . .2006 Angela Bridy . . . . . . . . . .1983-85 Sara Bright . . . . . . . . . . .2000-02 Allison Bringham . . . . . . . . .1999 Karen Brooks . . . . . . . . .1984-87 Hannah Brown . . . . . . . .2010-13 Gina Bundy . . . . . . . . . . .1997-01 Stephanie Burgin . . . . . .1993-97 Anne Marie Burke . . . . .1986-89 Margy Burke . . . . . . . . . .1986-87 Megan Burkhardt . . . . . .1994-97 Meghan Busse . . . . . . . .1996-99 Michele Butterworth . . .1988-91 C Karly Cahill . . . . . . . . . . .2008-12 Tracyann Calabrese . . . .2007-09 Catherine Calimer . . . . .1991-94 Anna Casey . . . . . . . . . . .2008-12 Kathleen Casey . . . . . . . .2008-11
Shannon Casey . . . . . . . .2010-12 Lisa Ceppetelli . . . . . . . .1987-90 Emily Chappell . . . . . . . .2010-13 Kayla Charles . . . .2011-present Emily Chaundy . . .2012-present Amy Chegwidden . . . . . .2007-11 Jessica Chen . . . . . . . . . .2007-11 Lisa Chen . . . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Philomena Chiorazzi . . .1991-94 Emily Choromanski . . . .2000-02 Meghan Clancy . . . . . . .1997-01 Bridget Clarke . . . . . . . . .1996-97 Sarah Click . . . . . . . . . . .2000-04 Colleen Cloran . . . . . . . .1982-83 Dawn Cody . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87 Emily Coldren . . . . . . . . .2008-12 Kathryn Cols . . . . .2012-present Lea Costanza . . . . . . . . .1982-83 Katie Connors . . . . . . . . . . .1999 Sarah Conway . . . . . . . .1999-03 Niki Cooper . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93 Yasmin Copeland . . . . . .2000-04 Sydney Coughlin . .2013-present Stacey Cronin . . . . . . . . .2003-05 Mary Crossin . . . . . . . . .2001-05 Donna Crumety . . . . . . .1989-93 Nicole Cusanelli . . . . . . .1989-92 Annie Cushing . . . . . . . .2006-09 Colleen Cusick . . . . . . . . . . .2008 D Francesca D’Angelo . . . .2009-13 Lisa Davis . . . . . . . . . . . .1991-94 Molli Davis . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98 Karen Delaney . . . . . . . .1985-88 Jenna DeAngelo . .2012-present Natalie DeFelice . . . . . . .1998-00 Marcy De Lorenzo . . . . .2002-06 Alessandra DeMarco . . .2004-06 Sue DeRafelo . . . . . . . . .1990-93 Jessica Di Cicco . . . . . . . .2007-11 Terri DiMartini . . . . . . . .1995-98 Tess Doggett . . . . .2012-present Jessica Dolfi . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999 Sarah Donahue . . . . . . .2009-10 Melissa Donnelly . .2012-present Kristen Donovan . . . . . . . . .1999 Maureen Dougherty . . .1984-86 Pam Dougherty . . . . . . .1983-86 Patty Doyle . . . . . . . . . . .1985-88 Jazmin Dunlap . . . . . . . . . . .2012
Bridget Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . .1999 Kelly Ann Durham . . . . .1989-90
E
Kaitlyn Edmonds . . . . . .2011-12 F
Mary Ellen Faehner . . . .1987-88
Laura Faller . . . . . . . . . . .2007-11
Dotty Farrell . . . . . . . . . .1988-89
Nicole Feller . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
Denise Fergus . . . . . . . . .1998-02 Alexandra Fiesel . .2013-present
Lauren Fike . . . . . . . . . . .2005-06 Cathy Fitzgerald . . . . . . .1983-86
Lena Finucane . . . . . . . .2009-13 Colleen Flanagan . . . . . .2001-05 Kelly Fleming . . . . . . . . .1999-01
Andrea Florida . . . . . . . .2005-09
Siobhan Flynn . . . . . . . . .1991-94
Ali Foreman . . . . . . . . . .1994-97
Christine Foster . . . . . . .1994-97 Courtney Foster . .2013-present
Lori Freebery . . . . . . . . . . . .1990
Avé French . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96 Jen French . . . . . . . . . . .1992-93
Hannah Fuller . . . . . . . . .2010-14 G
Meghan Gallagher . . . . .2001-05
Patrice Gallagher . . . . . .1993-96 Patty Gallagher . . . . . . .1987-88
Janice Geary . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995 Shannon Geddes . . . . . .2009-13
Meredith George . . . . . .1990-92 Carmel Geraghty . . . . . .1991-94
Ashley Gerald . . . .2013-present
Beth Getty . . . . . . . . . . .2006-10
Erin Giampietro . . . . . . .2012-14 Melissa Gilbert . . . . . . . .1995-97
Brooke Gilliford . . . . . . .1998-02
Gina Giordano . . . . . . . .2002-05
Kristen Gold . . . . . . . . . .2005-06
Mia Greer . . . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Jane Gresko . . . . . . . . . .1986-88 Trish Gresko . . . . . . . . . .1991-94
Katie Gross . . . . . .2013-present
Amanda Guthridge . . . .2003-07
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H Carolyn Haggerty . . . . . .2009-10 Meri Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993-94 Dawn Harris . . . . . . . . . .1992-95 Dannah Hayward . .2012-present Lauren Hehir . . . . .2012-present Chris Hellenbrand . . . . .1985-86 Missy Henshaw . . . . . . .1993-96 Christina Hertzler . . . . . .1993-95 Lori Heywood . . . . . . . . .1990-93 Katie Hoban . . . . . . . . . .2002-05 Stephanie Hopkins . . . . .1990-95 Emily Horton . . . . . . . . .2000-02 Julie Hotard . . . . . . . . . .1997-98 Jen Hughes . . . . . . . . . . .1989-92 Brianna Hunt . . . .2011-present I Margarita Ireland . . . . . .1984-86 J Erin James . . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Jenna James . . . . . . . . . .1997-00 Jill Jarosz . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-91 Regina Johnson . . . . . . .1993-95 K Christine Kane . . . . . . . .1997-01 Jen Keefe . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93 Carolyn Kelly . . . . . . . . . .1984-87 Deirdre Kelly . . . . . . . . . .1985-89 Erin Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-07 Margaret Kelly . . . . . . . .1987-90 Amanda Kimmel . . . . . .1992-93 Rachel Kline . . . . .2013-present Jaclyn Kogut . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Mary Korfmacher . . . . . .1998-02 Nicole Koslosky . . . . . . .1995-98 Katie Koss . . . . . . .2013-present L Erica Lacovara-Switzer .2001-02 Colleen Ladden . . . . . . .2001-05 Titi Lakeru . . . . . . . . . . . .1987-88 Beth Lambright . . . . . . .2008-12 Mary Pat Law . . . . . . . . .1983-85 Lisa LaMela . . . . . . . . . . .2002-05 Julie Lentz . . . . . . . . . . . .2003-07 Katie Limbach . . . . . . . . .2001-02 Sarah Limbach . . . . . . . .2003-05 Marianne Longacre . . . .1985-86
ALL-TIME ROSTER M
Katelyn MacCready . . . .2005-06
Anne Marshall . . . . . . . .2002-04 Lauren Manfredi . . . . . .2003-04 Keyne Mansfield . . . . . .1992-93
Amy Manwaring . . . . . . .2000-04 Julie Manzella . . . . . . . . . . .1998
Amy Martin . . . . . . . . . .1995-97 Georgia Mason . . .2011-present
Morgan Matecki . . . . . .2006-10
Katherine McBeth . . . . .1982-83 Kelly McCarthy . . . . . . . . . . .1999
Julie McClatchy . . . . . . .1997-98 Elaine McGillian . . . . . . .1983-86
Taryn McGouldrick . . . .1997-00 Carly McGowan . .2012-present
Kristen McGrail . . . . . . . . . .1999 Caitlin McGrath . . . . . . .2006-10
Suzie McHenry . . . . . . . .2003-07 Kimberly McIntyre . . . . .1998-99
Kim McKeon . . . . . . . . . .2002-05 Rachel McLaughlin . . . . .1991-93 Cammy McManus . . . . .1983-85 Danielle McManus . . . . .1987-90 Nicole McMullen . . . . . .2006-10
Stephanie McMullen . . .1996-99
Erin McQuilkin . . . . . . . . . . .1999 Chelsea Mercurio . . . . . .2012-13
Janna Merkins . . . . . . . .1992-95 Natalie Miller . . . . . . . . .2005-09
Angelena Minniti . .2013-present
Meg Mitchell . . . . . . . . .1988-89 Lauren Molyneux . . . . . .1995-97 Maria Montero . . . . . . . . . .1997 Carly Montgomery . .2014-present
Mary Beth Moore . . . . .1992-93 Melissa Morley . . . . . . .2001-02
Christina Morelli . . . . . .2007-11
Sue Moss . . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87 Kiersten Moylan . .2013-present
Laura Mulhare . . . . . . . .1987-88
Kate Mulligan . . . . . . . . .1990-93 Nicole Muraro . . . . . . . .1989-91
Jen Murray . . . . . . . . . . .1993-96 N
Meryl Nash . . . . . . . . . . .2003-04 Thuy Nguyen . . . . . . . . .2002-06 Nohjay Nimpson . . . . . .2007-11
O Kathy O’Connell . . . . . . .1986-89 Darcy O’Conner . . . . . . .2010-14 Erin O’Donnell . . . . . . . .2001-05 Kelli O’Donnell . . . . . . . .1985-89 Kim O’Donnell . . . . . . . .1997-00 Maureen O’Donnell . . . .2009-14 Meghan O’Keefe . .2013-present Paige O’Neill . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Diane Olejnik . . . . . . . . .1984-85 Danielle Osborne . . . . . .2009-12 Taylor Oskowiak . . . . . . .2011-14 Lisa Owens . . . . . . . . . . .1984-87 P Maisha Palmer . . . . . . . .1996-99 Marian Passaro . . . . . . .1984-86 Judy Peitz . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-84 Katie Pencek . . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Meredith Perry . . . . . . . . . .1999 Samantha Peters . . . . . .2008-12 Katie Piazzaa . . . . . . . . . .2009-10 Kristen Pierce . . . . . . . . .2006-10 Jacqueline Pignataro . .2013-present Danielle Plenzo . . . . . . . . . .2007 Kati Polaski . . . . . .2011-present Rebecca Powell . . . . . . .2003-07 Katie Pratt . . . . . . . . . . . .2010-14 Lynn Puzzo . . . . . . . . . . .2002-06 Q Gabby Quezada . . . . . . .1997-01 Cara Quinn . . . . . . . . . . .2006-10 Kierstin Quinn . . . . . . . .2006-10 R Sara Radzwilka . . .2012-present Dinae Rafferty . . . . . . . .1985-88 Jen Rafferty . . . . . . . . . .1995-99 Emely Ramirez . . .2013-present Krista Ramirez . . . . . . . .2001-02 Valerie Ramirez . . . . . . .2003-07 Skylar Rea . . . . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Genevieve Reardon . . . .2009-10 Liz Reeser . . . . . . . . . . . .1996-99 Ann Regan . . . . . . . . . . .2002-06 Sarah Regnault . . .2013-present Caitlin Reusche . . . . . . . .2006-09 Amy Rhein . . . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Tammy Roberts . . . . . . .1984-85 Regina Robinson . . . . . .1988-89
Kelsey Rose . . . . . . . .2008-2012 Kim Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998-99 Rachel Royer . . . . . . . . .1990-91 Marina Rufo . . . . .2012-present Genevieve Ruppel . . . . .2009-13 Bonnie Rymanski . . . . . .1995-96 S Danielle Salvia . . . . . . . .1997-00 Amanda Samok . . . . . . . . . .1999 Lyndsey Sample . . . . . . .2010-12 Mary Scanlon . . . . . . . . .1992-93 Katherine Schott . . . . . .2006-07 Samantha Seitter . . . . . .2006-08 Nicolette Sifontis . . . . . .1993-94 Theresa Skellan . . . . . . .1982-83 Lauren Slack . . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Emma Slattery . . . . . . . .2010-14 Allison Smith . . . . . . . . .2008-12 Andria Smythe . . . . . . . .2002-05 Angela Sorge . . . . . . . . .1995-97 Renee Spangler . . . . . . .2003-07 Bernadette Speer . . . . . .1997-02 Meg Stack . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89 Juli Stensland . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Ann Stewart . . . . . . . . . .1989-90 Samantha Stockman . . .1994-95 Genevieve Story . . . . . . .2002-07 Liz Sweeney . . . . . . . . . .1997-00 Lisa Syvertson . . . . . . . .1988-91 T Jordan Teuber . . . . . . . .2004-08 Nikki Thiemann . . . . . . .2000-02 Kate Timothy . . . . . . . . .2001-02 Tiffany Trenner . . . . . . .1989-90 Jackie Twomey . . . . . . . .2001-05 Kelli Twomey . . . . . . . . .1989-90 Maisha Tyler . . . . . . . . . .2000-04 V Gina Valore . . . . . . . . . . .2011-12 Erin Vanderhoof . . . . . . .2006-10 Michele Verrekia . . . . . .1990-93 Kelly Victory . . . . . . . . . .2001-05 W Sara Walker . . . . . . . . . .2009-13 Lauren Wallace . . . . . . .2004-08 Lauren Walsh . . . . . . . . .2005-09 Susan Walsh . . . . . . . . . .1994-96
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Nadia Warriner . . . . . . .1997-00 Bridget Watts . . . . . . . . .1992-93 Karen Weber . . . . . . . . .2000-04 Liz Welsh . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008-12 Lauren Wenzel . . . . . . . .2008-12 Alana Whitmarsh . .2012-present Melissa Wilbeck . . . . . . .1997-01 Ashley Williams . . . . . . .2008-12 Sandy Wright . . . . . . . . .1990-91 Megan Wynne . . . . . . . .1999-03 Y Sue Yagielski . . . . . . . . . .1993-96 Mercedes Yanora . . . . . .2010-14 Z Stefani Zabilowicz .2008-present BOLD indicates current athletes *Roster includes letterwinners who competed prior to the 2014-15 season
ADMINISTRATION
C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J. ‘72
Don DiJulia
Vice President for Athletics Athletic Director
University President
ATHLETIC DIRECTORY
Vice President for Athletics/Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don DiJulia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1707 Senior Associate Vice President/Athletic Business Affairs . . . . . . . Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1726 Associate Vice President/Athletic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katie Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1231 Associate Athletic Director/Varsity Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renie Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-2584 Associate Athletic Director/Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Al Pendleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-3292 Associate Athletic Director/Marketing & Corporate Partnerships . . . Tim Curran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1702 Associate Athletic Director/Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Wozniak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1727 Assistant Athletic Director/Recreation & Intramurals. . . . . . . Corey Shannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-3052 Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe DeLacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1720 Director of Educational Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet Greder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1728 Director of Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lori Sweeney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1699 Asst. Dir. of Athl. Comm. (Women’s Cross Country Contact) . . . Nikki Philpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-2601 SID E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nphilpot@sju.edu Athletics Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1707 Athletics Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-660-1716
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Athletics Department at Saint Joseph’s University reflects the Mission of the University by using the programs within Athletics as a way to develop the whole person and preparing men and women for others.
• To educate the whole person by complementing the academic experience with athletic and recreational programs and activities outside the classroom.
• To create an environment for personal growth through openness, respect, and a concern for others.
• To communicate the value of community and family through team work and sportsmanship.
• To provide opportunities for students to learn self-discipline, responsibility, decision-making, and attainment of goals.
• To provide opportunities for students to participate and compete in a first-class manner.
• To provide equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including women and minorities. • To advance the University regionally and nationally through intercollegiate athletics.
DIRECTIONS TO SWEENEY FIELD
From the North: N.J. Turnpike to Exit 6 (Pa. Turnpike connector). Follow Pa. Turnpike to Exit 326 (Rte. 476). Follow 476 South to Rte. 76 East, towards Philadelphia. Follow Rte. 76 East to Exit 339 (Rte. 1, City Avenue). Follow two miles to SJU. From the East: Take either the Ben Franklin Bridge (via Rte. 676) or the Walt Whitman Bridge; Follow Rte. 76 West to Exit 339 (Rte. 1, City Avenue). Follow two miles to SJU. From the South: I-95 North to 476 North. Follow 476 North to Exit 5 (Rte. 1). Follow Rte. 1 North to SJU, approximately 10 miles. From the West: Pa. Turnpike to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Follow Rte. 76 East, toward Philadelphia, to Exit 339 (Rte. 1, City Avenue). Follow two miles to SJU. From the Airport: I-95 North to Rte. 76 West towards Valley Forge. Follow Rte. 76 West to Exit 339 (Rte. 1, City Avenue). Follow two miles to SJU. 2014 SAINT JOSEPH’S WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE 24
THE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit university teaching disciplined reasoning, effective communication and a love of learning. From Willings Alley in Old City Philadelphia to Stiles Street in North Philadelphia to its current location on City Avenue, Saint Joseph’s has continued to grow and change with the times. The University combines the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, a history of service and an ideal campus location to produce successful students who strive to make a good world even better. Full-time, undergraduate day enrollment comprises approximately 4,670 students. Graduate, evening and executive programs push total enrollment to more than 8,000 students.
THE JESUIT TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Saint Joseph’s nationally-recognized academic reputation is confirmed by ongoing acknowledgment in Barron’s, U.S. News & World Report and Peterson’s. The Jesuit tradition of intellectual inquiry and personal concern manifests itself in small, challenging classes taught by a caring faculty. Graduate assistants do not teach, so undergraduates can be sure they are receiving the very best educational experience from trained experts. One-on-one interaction between students and faculty is a reality at Saint Joseph’s. A solid liberal arts curriculum provides across-the-board learning for every student. Supporting that curriculum are comprehensive academic majors and learning facilities. The result is a broad education that prepares students not only for employment and graduate school, but for life itself. In the fall of 1998, SJU opened the $25 million Owen A. Mandeville Hall, which houses the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the Center for Food Marketing and the region's first "Teletorium" and "Moot Boardrooms." An 87,000-square-foot international academic center featuring state-of-the-art distance learning technology, it is located near the corner of 54th Street and City Avenue.
A HISTORY OF SERVICE The students of Saint Joseph’s University are dedicated to making today’s world even better. A natural spirit of volunteerism has enabled the University’s community service programs to become the most popular extracurricular activities on campus. In addition, a Service Learning program allows students to receive academic credit for their work outside the classroom. SJU offers local, national and international opportunities for student service. From North Philadelphia to Camden, N.J.; from
New Orleans to the Appalachian Mountains, Saint Joseph’s students embrace the Jesuit mission of serving those in need. The Thanksgiving Dinner Dance for area senior citizens and the Hand-in-Hand Festival for the handicapped are two annual student-run events that draw thousands of special visitors to campus for fun and friendship.
IDEAL CAMPUS LOCATION SJU’s City Avenue location combines the best of dynamic Philadelphia with the suburban, residential setting of the elegant Main Line. Saint Joseph’s 65 acres span two counties, allowing students to literally enjoy the best of both worlds. The city of Philadelphia, with its tremendous wealth of historical, cultural, social and athletic attractions, is easily accessible, while the safety, serenity and greenery of a suburban campus are right at hand. The friendly atmosphere and close-knit campus ensure that students don’t get lost in either the literal or the figurative sense at Saint Joseph’s. Expanded library, computer and athletic facilities add a big-time “feel” to this growing university.
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Men and women leave Saint Joseph’s prepared. The University boasts an excellent record of placing its graduates in first-time jobs, professional schools and other advanced degree programs. Part-time work
and internships provide real-world experiences, the kind which delight future employers. And with its many diverse student organizations, SJU offers ample opportunities to assume leadership positions. An extensive on-campus recruitment program provides graduates with a head start in their employment search. Regular meetings with faculty advisors, along with advisory programs in the health professions and in pre-law, assist students who wish to further their schooling.
PHILADELPHIA SJU’s Philadelphia location gives students access to two worlds. The campus resembles a park, surrounded by the stately homes of Philadelphia’s historic Main Line suburbs. Yet students have access to the cultural, commercial and recreational activities of downtown Philadelphia -– only a short ride away. SJU students take frequent advantage of the artistic and cultural resources Philadelphia offers, as well. They visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the Franklin Institute Science Museum; the Academy of Music, which houses ballet and opera; and the new Kimmel Center, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra. In addition, SJU students enjoy rooting for Philadelphia’s teams in the four major professional sports leagues.
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