2012 Roster
No. Name 0 Hunter Gibson 2 Ashley Stevens 3 Ally Ramos 4 Abigail Bullins 5 Anna Messier 6 Erin Carter 7 Brittany Hammons 8 Kerri Licht 9 Christina Overstreet 10 Marielle Rando 11 Brianne Roth 12 Melisa Rodriguez 13 Chloe Tong 14 Elisa Otero 15 Erin Vasta 17 Kelsey Cline 20 Samantha Wittie 22 Julianna Joyce 23 Caitlin Sheehan 25 Amanda Cooper Head Coach: Assistant Coaches:
Pos. Yr. Ht. GK So. 5-7 B/GK Sr. 5-2 MF Fy. 5-5 F Fy. 5-2 MF So. 5-4 B Fy. 5-1 F So. 5-3 MF So. 5-5 B So. 5-5 MF Jr. 5-7 MF/B Sr. 5-7 MF So. 5-4 MF Jr. 5-8 B Jr. 5-2 MF/F So. 5-6 B Sr. 5-8 B Sr. 5-10 B Sr. 5-7 B Sr. 5-3 F Sr. 5-6 Kevin Porterfield Mirrissa Davis, Pellegrino Ringi
Hometown/High School Newport News, VA/Denbigh Baptist Leicester, MA/St. Peter-Marian Manassas, VA/C.D. Hylton Asheboro, NC/Asheboro Bedford, VA/Liberty Vienna, VA/James Madison Yorktown, VA/Grafton Stafford, VA/North Stafford Lynchburg, VA/Brookville Powhatan, VA/Powhatan Yorktown, VA/Grafton Culpeper, VA/Eastern View Easton, MD/Wye River Chevy Chase, MD/St. John’s Woodstock, VA/Central Glen Allen, VA/Deep Run Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Southwestern Herndon, VA/Herndon Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley
Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 - Roster 3 - Table of Contents/Media Requests 4 - Randolph Staff/Athletic Director 5 - Head Coach Kevin Porterfield/ Assistant Coaches 6 - 2010 Statistics 7 - ODAC Conference 8 - 2011 Preview 9 - Randolph Facilities 10 - Bio Introduction Page 11 - Senior/Junior Bios (Collier-Cline) 12 - Junior Bios (Cooper-Roth) 13 - Junior & Sophomore Bios (Stevens-Wittie) 14 - Sophomore Bios (Joyce-Onyechi) 15 - Sophomore Bios (Rando-Tong) 16 - Newcomer Bios (Gibson-Vasta) 17 - Roster by the Numbers 18-19 - This is Randolph College 210- City of Lynchburg 21 - We Are Randolph! Back Cover - 2011 Schedule Quick Facts Location: Lynchburg, Virginia 24503 Founded: 1891 as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Nickname: WildCats Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: Old Dominion Athletic Conference President: John E. Klein Athletic Director: Tina L. Hill Office Manager: Susan Johnson Stadium: WildCat Stadium Athletic Dept. Phone: 434-947-8536 Head Coach: Kevin Porterfield (Longwood, 1994/12th Season) Women’s Soccer Phone: 434-947-8538 Assistant Coaches: Pelle Ringi, Sam Barlotta 2011 ODAC Finish: 5-10/2-9 (10th) SID: Jamie Chagnon E-Mail: jchagnon@randolphcollege.edu Office Phone: 434-947-8540 Fax: 434-947-8859
2012 Women’s Soccer Media Guide Credits Photography: John Shupe, Jamie Chagnon Layout and Design: Jamie Chagnon Cover Design: Jamie Chagnon Editing: Brenda Edson Student Assistance: David Conrow
Special Thanks to Dave Blount, webmaster for Randolph
Media Requests Media Requests - Members of the media have seating available in the press box. Requests for seats must be made at least 24 hours before all home contests. No credentials are needed, though, we do ask that you contact Sports Information Director Jamie Chagnon by phone or e-mail to ask for press box seating. Post-Game Interviews -All players and coaches will be made available for post-game media interviews following a 10-minute cooling down period. Postgame interviews will be done on-site. Interviews with both institution players or coaches must be set up through the SID or team representative. Mid-Week Interviews -Mid-week interviews with players and coaches must be arranged through the Randolph Sports Information Office. The best time to interview Coach Porterfield is Monday through Friday in the mid-afternoon. All mid-week interviews will take place in the office of Coach Porterfield. Phone interviews are also permissible. Phone/Internet Services -Wireless internet at the table is available for those that have a laptop through the Randolph College guest sign on, as well as hard line internet in the press box. Phones are available in the Sports Information Office for business calls only. Fax services are also available in the main lobby for working media and visiting team personnel. Questions? -For further information or if you have questions, please contact Jamie Chagnon at 434947-8540. Media Carriers
- Lynchburg News & Advance - 800-275-8831 PO Box 10129, 101 Wyndale Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501 - Roanoke Times - 540-981-3221 PO Box 2491, 201 W. Campbell SW, Roanoke, VA 24010 - Richmond Times-Dispatch - 800-488-1885 PO Box 85333, 333 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23293
TV Carriers - WSET-TV 13 (ABC) - 434-528-1313 PO Box 11588, Lynchburg, VA 24506
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Admissions Office 800-745-7692 Financial Aid Department 434-947-8316 Registrar’s Office 434-947-8143 Alumnae House 434-947-8102 Dean of Students Office 434-947-8119 Athletics Department Director of Athletics Tina L. Hill 434-947-8537 Administrative Assistant Susan Johnson 434-947-8536 Head Athletic Trainer Scott Lawrenson 434-947-8541 Assistant Athletic Trainer Ryan Wildenhain 434-947-8312 Men’s Basketball Clay Nunley 434-947-8487 Women’s Basketball Allison Nichols 434-947-8313 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Bill Cooper 434-947-8362 Men’s Lacrosse Andy Sinclair 434-947-8318 Women’s Lacrosse Alexis Wagner 434-485-8063 Riding Chris Mitchell 434-384-3231 Men’s Soccer Bryan Waggoner 434-947-8520 Women’s Soccer Kevin Porterfield 434-947-8538 Softball Caroline Cubbage 434-947-8512 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Jamie Megginson 434-947-8363 Volleyball Johnathan Willis 434-947-8339
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Director of Athletics Tina Hill begins her fifth year as Director of Athletics at Randolph College in 2012-2013. Hill has spent the past 20 years in the field of NCAA Division III athletics, having worked at Cornell College, California Lutheran University, and Elizabethtown College. Prior to her arrival at Randolph, Hill served as the director of athletics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for five years. As the Ram’s first full-time athletics director, she was responsible for the complete administration of the college’s 19 NCAA varsity sports as well as its intramural program. Before her time at Cornell College, Hill served as the associate director of athletics at California Lutheran University from 1997-2002. During that time, she assisted with the administration of the university’s 15-sport athletics program. From 1990-1997 Hill worked at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. She began her career with the Blue Jays as an intern before eventually serving as the associate director of athletics and as a staff instructor in physical education during her final four years at the college. Hill received her B.S. in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and her M.S. in sports management from the University of Richmond. As an undergraduate at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Hill was a two-time first team all-conference volleyball player. As the Randolph College Director of Athletics, Hill coordinates the daily operations as well as the long-term objectives of the WildCats’13-sport intercollegiate athletics program. Hill is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators and National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. She has served on various NCAA and conference committees, including a term as the chair of the NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball Committee.
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HC K. Porterfield/Assistants Kevin Porterfield Head Coach Kevin Porterfield has been at the helm of the Randolph College women’s soccer team for the past ten years since 2001, where he has amassed the most wins in program history. Under his direction, Coach Porterfield’s players have earned conference, state, and regional awards for their success both on the field and in the classroom. In 2011, he finished his 11th season as the head boss at Randolph College. He has coached 22 all-ODAC honorees and one Virginia Sports Information Directors all-state award winner. Seventy-eight of his players have earned spots on the All-ODAC All-Academic team, with numerous others being honored with College Sports Information Directors of America all-academic awards. A graduate of Longwood College, Porterfield played for the college’s Lancers for three seasons before becoming an assistant coach with the Longwood’s men’s and women’s soccer programs. In 1995, he helped guide the women’s team to a 14-2-2 record and a second place finish in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference. The squad boasted a conference-leading team defense of 0.81 goals against average for the year, while pacing the CVAC with 59 goals for the year. In 1998, Porterfield was named the head girl’s coach at Northside High School in Roanoke, Virginia. The Vikings reached the district finals in each of Porterfield’s three years with the program. In 2000, he was named Blue Ridge District and Region III Coach of the Year. Porterfield joined the Randolph coaching staff as an assistant basketball and soccer coach in 1999 before being named the head women’s soccer coach in 2001. When not on the pitch, Porterfield spends as much time as possible with his wife Kristin and their three children.
Mirrissa Davis Assistant Coach Davis, who is no stranger to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) from her playing days at both Emory & Henry College and Hollins University, brings a strong coaching background to the WildCat sidelines. She worked last season as a volunteer assistant at Hollins, emphasizing on goalkeepers. While at Hollins, she also held multiple roles at the Valley AFC soccer club in Roanoke, Virginia. She served as the technical trainer, as well as the u-8 coed academy head coach. She also served as the u-12 girls head coach, and the head coach for the u-15 squad. Before her time at Valley AFC, she was a head coach at William Flemming High School in 2010, leading the junior varsity squad. The previous year, she volunteered at Hidden Valley High School in Roanoke as an assistant coach. She holds licenses in both the USSF National Youth class and the NSCAA National Diploma. She has her goalkeeper’s level 1 and level 2 diplomas. During her playing time she played in 10 games her first year at Emory & Henry. After moving to Hollins as a sophomore, she started 10 of the 17 games she got into, assisting on a goal against Guilford College.
Pelle Ringi Assistant Coach Ringi returns to the Randolph coaching staff for his fourth season in 2012. Ringi has been a huge asset to the WildCat staff as his expertise with goalkeepers has shown since his arrival. While under the tutilage of Ringi, former WildCat keeper Victoria Johnson was named a two-time All-ODAC first team performer while also garnering All-State second-team as a senior. Johnson also finished with the ODAC record for saves in a career. Ringi attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
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2011 Statistics 2011 Randolph College Soccer Randolph College Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 29, 2012) All games Overall: 5-10-0 Conf: 2-9-0 Home: 1-5-0 Away: 4-5-0 Neut: 0-0-0 ## 10 7 8 9 12 25 11 20 6 15 4 2 22 17 13
Player
gp-gs
min
g
Marielle Rando Brittany Hammons Ashley Oswald Elisa Otero Melisa Rodriguez Amanda Cooper Brianne Roth Samantha Wittie Courtney Collier Erin Vasta Theodora Onyechi Ashley Stevens Julianna Joyce Kelsey Cline Chloe Tong Total Opponents
15-15 15-15 15-15 15-15 15-15 15-13 15-15 15-15 14-9 15-1 11-0 14-13 8-0 8-8 14-1 15 15
1152 1160 965 1263 1105 857 1193 1259 807 515 278 982 81 547 451 -
5 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 45
# Goalie 0 Hunter Gibson TM TEAM
pts
sh
Goal Average min ga gaavg
gp-gs
15-15 15 15
Total Opponents
a
1352:38 0:00 1352:38 1352:38
sh% sog sog% yc
5 15 39 .128 24 2 14 18 .333 12 0 4 24 .083 17 0 2 2 . 500 2 0 0 15 .000 10 0 0 8 . 000 5 0 0 5 . 000 4 0 0 4 . 000 3 0 0 4 . 000 3 0 0 3 . 000 1 0 0 1 . 000 1 0 0 1 . 000 0 0 0 0 . 000 0 0 0 0 . 000 0 0 0 0 . 000 0 7 35 124 .113 82 25 115 324 .139 188
45 0 45 14
2.99 0.00 2.99 0.93
Saves saves
138 5 143 68
. 615 . 667 . 708 1.000
. 667 . 625 . 800 . 750 . 750 . 333 1.000
. 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 . 661 . 580
0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
pct
w
.7 5 4 1.000 .761 . 829
5 0 5 9
rc gwg pk-att
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 10
0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-2 0-0
Record l
9 0 9 5
t
sho
Shots faced
0 0 0 0
3.0 0.0 3 8
320 0 320 123
Team saves: 5 Goals by Period Randolph College Opponents
1st 2nd
Shots by Period Randolph College Opponents
1st 2nd
Saves by Period Randolph College Opponents
6
7 23
7 20
67 57 160 162 1st 2nd
64 36
79 32
OT Total
0 2
14 45
OT Total
0 2
124 324
OT Total
0 0
143 68
Corners by Period Randolph College Opponents
1st 2nd
Fouls by Period Randolph College Opponents
1st 2nd
23 53
42 38
Attendance Summary Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg
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41 42
OT Total
0 0
39 93
OT Total
0 0
83 80
RAND 798 6/133 0/0
Opponent 803 9/89
ODAC CONFERENCe 2011 ODAC Recap All-ODAC First Team Forwards: Angela Bosco, Fr., Lynchburg Dessi Dupuy, Fr., Lynchburg Jessica Edelman, Jr., VWC Katherine Rush, Fr., W&L Midfielders: Brittany Klippstein, Sr., Lynchburg Carmen Graves, Jr., Roanoke Danielle Stephens, So., VWC Holley Beasley, W&L Defenders: Beverly Hoath, Sr., Lynchburg Maya Kantor, So., Roanoke Krista Witmer, Jr., VWC Kat Lawson, W&L Goalkeeper: Emily Leary, Sr., W&L
All-ODAC Second Team Forwards: Melanie Waters, So., BC Erin Hauser, Jr., R-MC Rebekah Adams, Jr., Roanoke Christina Fernandes, Jr., VWC Midfielders: Meghan Groos, Sr., BC Anna Theisen, Fr., BC Bri Eilman, Sr., Guilford Joanie Snyder, Sr., Lynchburg Defenders: Elizabeth Stump, Fr., BC Tori Dott, So., Lynchburg Megan Calabrese, Sr., R-MC Hannah Winkel, Sr., VWC Goalkeeper: Jackie Bader, Sr., Lynchburg
All-ODAC Third Team Forwards: Mary Marotta, Fr., BC Hannah Schlitz, Fr., Guilford Marielle Rando, So., Randolph Bri Ingargiola, Jr., VWC Midfielders: Jaclyn Nucci, Jr., Guilford Jessie Gonzalez, Jr., Lynchburg Stephanie Parenteau, Jr., Roanoke Page Minton, Sr., W&L Defenders: Erin Holden, Fr., BC Rachel Harman, Sr., Guilford Jamie Johnston, Sr., Roanoke Kristen Anselmo, Sr., VWC Goalkeeper: Erica Keil, So., VWC
Postseason Awards Player of the Year: Brittany Klippstein, M, Lynchburg Coach of the Year: Dr. Todd Olsen Lynchburg Rookie of the Year: Dessi Dupuy, F, Lynchburg Holly Beasley, M, W&L ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete: Jessica Edelman, F, VWC
History of the ODAC Celebrating its 35th year of operations, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) is one of the nation's largest Division III conferences. The 14-member ODAC, including one associate member, stands as the second-largest multi-sport NCAA Division III conference in the country. The league was formed on May 18, 1975 as the Virginia College Conference and began operations in September of 1976. (The name chane to Old Dominion Athletic Conference became effective January 1, 1976). Charter members were eight colleges located in the state of Virginia: Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite College, Emory & Henry College, Hampden-Sydney College, Lynchburg College, Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College and Washington and Lee University. From its initial year of operation through the 1981-82 academic year, the ODAC sponsored competition in 10 men's varsity sports, including football, soccer, and cross country in the fall; basketball, wrestling, and indoor track and field in the winter; and baseball, golf, tennis, and outdoor track and field in the spring. Women's sports were added prior to the 1982-83 school year. Today, the ODAC has grown to sponsor championships in 22 sports (10 men and 12 women) and houses nine full-time coeducational institutions with three single-gender schools making up the current 13 full-time members. The conference expanded in the late 1980s, early 1990s and most recently in 1999. Virginia Wesleyan became the 13th member of the conference in 1988 and began full-scale competition in the league in the 1989-90 academic year. Guilford College, voted into the conference in the spring of 1990, began competing for conference championships in the 1991-92 season. The Catholic University of America (DC) was accepted for associate membership in football on January 12, 1999, and just recently Shenandoah University accepted an invitation to join the ODAC ful-time in 2012-13. Over the past 17 years the conference and the City of Salem, Va., have gained national attention through hosting five NCAA Division III championships in football, men's basketball, softball, baseball, women's lacrosse and volleyball. The growing list of titles passed out in Salem began in the fall of 1993 with the DIII Football Championship. Through the 2009-10 academic year, the conference and city have hosted 49 NCAA Division III Championships since the '93 Stagg Bowl. This year, the two will serve as hosts to the DIII football, men's basketball and softball championships. Governance: The Conference is governed by a 13-member Presidential body consisting of all of the fulltime members' CEOs. Dr. Billy Greer of Virginia Wesleyan is the chair of the ODAC Presidents' Council. In addition to presidential leadership, the conference's day-to-day operations are supervised by its Board of Directors, which consists of all conference member Directors of Athletics. Eastern Mennonite Director of Athletics Dave King serves as the current Board President with Virginia Wesleyan's Joanne Renn serving as President-Elect. Location: The conference office is located in Forest, Virginia at 16001 Suite B Forest Road.
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2012 Preview The Randolph College women’s soccer team in 2011 started out 3-0, the best start in school history. Unfortunately for the WildCats, they could only win two of the last 12 games in recording a 5-10 record on the season. Depth and finishing were two of the main problems that plagued the team, but 12th year head coach Kevin Porterfield thinks those issues will stay right where they need to: with last year’s team. “Last year we had times when we looked very good,” said Porterfield. “We would just go through moments when we would break down defensively, losing our shape in the back, and offensively we just didn’t produce quite like how I thought we could have.” Much of that inconsistency came from the fact that in many games the WildCats were playing with only a handful of substitutes. This forced many of the starters to play the majority of the game, while other teams could keep their first group fresh. That could change this season, as Randolph boasts a roster of 20 players. “It’s going to be a huge key for us this year,” mentioned Porterfield. “Having depth that can step in and maintain the level as well as giving some people a rest is big.” Another reason the coaching staff is excited is that the WildCats have seven seniors, many of whom have been with the team for four years. Porterfield was fast to note that these players will not only contribute on the field, but also by helping the younger players adjust to the game. “They came in as a very large class, and really have been our back bone over the last four years,” said Porterfield. “I think they’re excited about the players that we have added, but them being able to take on that leadership role has been big. Also, I think now more than ever the seniors are playing at their more natural positions.” During preseason practices, it was easy to see that the excitement and enthusiasm was pouring out onto the field. One of the seniors that stood out in terms of a leadership role was midfielder Brianne Roth (Yorktown, VA/Grafton). Roth played most of last year at left back and excelled, but she will move up to the midfield this year to help with the attack. She is very vocal and provides the team with someone the other players can count on. Continuing to look at the midfield, Randolph will depend on the offense from junior All-ODAC performer Marielle Rando (Powhatan, VA/Powhatan). Rando has shown over her previous two seasons that she can score, and score in bunches. She has two career hat tricks, and is already in the top-10 at the College in points, goals and points per game. “Marielle has primarily been one of our attacking players, but she’ll move back into the central midfield this year,” said Porterfield. “She sees the field well, and we’re hoping she can open things up for our forwards.” Rando has played both midfield and forward over the last couple of seasons, but she will now focus on cementing the middle of the park and chalking up just as many helpers as goals for herself this year. Another returner in midfield that played a significant role last year is sophomore Melisa Rodriguez (Culpeper, VA/Eastern View). Rodriguez is tough, physical and isn’t afraid to play both sides of the ball, but still has the explosiveness to get up the sideline with pace. If her finishing improves, she could have a breakout season. Randolph will also get a boost in the midfield thanks to junior Elisa Otero (Chevy Chase, MD/St. John’s) moving from back to midfielder. Otero played all 15 games last year, and many times was the best player on the field for Randolph. She plays bigger than her 5-2 frame and is constantly around the ball. “Elisa is really the glue that keeps our team together,” said Porterfield. “She was our MVP of last year’s squad, and is very good at sorting things out.”
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Sophomore Anna Messier (Bedford, VA/Liberty) didn’t play as a firstyear, but has impressed at times in fall practice and will get time in middle. Firstyear Ally Ramos (Manassas, VA/C.D. Hylton) is another player that has looked the part in preseason, and will certainly get a shot to play at central midfield throughout the season. “She has done a good job of distributing the ball,” Porterfield said of Ramos. “Ally took ownership of that spot when she was out there, and she sees the field well.” Her vision could be a good thing for a forward group that has a lot of potential. Last year, the team’s leader in goals was a forward, though it was not Rando. Then first-year Brittany Hammons (Newport News, VA/Grafton) netted six goals on the year, including Randolph’s first goal against nationally-ranked Virginia Wesleyan in over seven years. Hammons is a burner, but in preseason drills has shown a workmanlike precision with her finishing. “Brittany is a player that needs to score for us to have success,” said Porterfield. “She had a nice first year, and with our team being shaped differently this year I think she could improve on those numbers.” Joining her up top will be first-year speedster Abigail Bullins (Ashboro, NC/Ashboro). Bullins will also play basketball at Randolph, but her quickness and speed will first be used at forward for the ‘Cats. She should be able to get behind opposing defenses, and if her finishing is top drawer, Randolph could have a formidable tandem up top. Another player that has always been consistent at forward for the WildCats over the last four seasons is Amanda Cooper (Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley). Very technical and sound with her play, Cooper has given Randolph a ton of minutes over the last three years, and will also be a huge help to Bullins in her progression. Newcomer Kerri Licht (Stafford, VA/Stafford) and sophomore Erin Vasta (Woodstock, VA/Central), along with Rando on occasion, complete the WildCat attack for the season. Moving to the back, Randolph will have the luxury of sporting four seniors that have started in their tenure. Kelsey Cline (Glen Allen, VA/Deep Run) has recovered from a knee injury in 2011, and that’s good for Randolph as Cline was very strong on the tackle at right back. Caitlin Sheehan (Herndon, VA/ Herndon) returns after a year hiatus from the squad, and will be someone the WildCats look for important minutes. In the center back spots, Randolph will hopefully have a pair of seniors patrolling. Samantha Wittie (Canyon Lake, TX/Smithson Valley) has great height and a booming right foot, and Ashley Stevens (Leicester, MA/St. Peter-Marian) can play all over the field, but her foot skills and patience on the ball may fit a defensive spot best. First-year Erin Carter (Vienna, VA/James Madison) brings an edge to the WildCats this season, as she is tough player that likes to get forward from the back. A useful outside defender, Carter will play a lot immediately in both the backfield and midfield. Senior Julianna Joyce (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico/Southwestern) and junior Chloe Tong (Eastern, MD/Wye River) also both bring good things to the defense as well. Sophomore Christina Overstreet (Lynchburg, VA/Brookville) returns to the Hill City as a sophomore after going to Ole Miss last year. Overstreet is very athletic, and should see some time in the outside backfield. As with any defense, the goalkeeper can be its best friend and sophomore Hunter Gibson (Newport News, VA/Denbigh Baptist) returns to be that wall. Gibson pitched shutouts in the first three games as a first-year, and still held her own during the tough ODAC schedule. Gibson has battled some injuries, but is training hard and looks like she can regain her form before the start of the season. Ashley Stevens will play in net in a pinch, though her best contributions would be in the field for Randolph. Randolph’s schedule sets up nicely early, as the ‘Cats will play six of their first seven in the friendly confines of WildCat Stadium. Along that stretch, Randolph plays four straight home games including three consecutive league games to open conference play. The ODAC Tournament is open to eight teams, and spots will be highly contested especially with the addition to Shenandoah University to the league this year. SU won the USA South in 2011, and will be another top team to contend with. “Our goal is to make it to the Tournament, and I think we have the pieces here to do that,” said Porterfield. “The league is strong, but I have confidence that if we play how we need to, we can do it. Again, it’ll be about finishing.”
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Facilities RAD Center The Randolph Athletic and Dance Center (RAD Center) is one of the loudest gyms in the ODAC. “The Den,” the gymnasium in in the RAD Center, plays host to the Randolph men’s and women’s basketball teams, along with the volleyball team in the fall. PER has an elevated seating side, where fans can see all the action unfold. Weight room, athletic training facilities, a five-lane swimming pool and athletic administration offices are also located in the Center.
Randolph WEIGHT ROOM The Randolph Weight Room, complete with dance and aerobics room attached, services as a fitness area for all faculty, staff and students on campus. The facility is complete with multiple carviovascular machines as well as free wrights and machines. A power lifting platform, squad racks as well as benches are aligned around the exterior of the room, which is lined with mirrors.
WildCat Stadium This new facility was completed in 2009 and plays host to the men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. WildCat Stadium features a FieldTurf surface which plays like grass but can withstand the pounding of sporting events and intramural contests year round. Also, the field is surrounded by a state-of-theart eight lane track which is used for exercise and training purposes. The Stadium also has a scoreboard and flag presenttion straight across from the seating areas, which are elevated for a superb view of the action. Restrooms are located atop the plaza adjacent to the press box, which features wireless internet. WildCat stadium also boasts one of the more beautiful places to play in the league, with trees surrounding the north and west sides of the Stadium.
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Seniors KELSEY CLINE
AMANDA COOPER
Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-6 Year:........................Senior Experience..............3V Hometown:..............Glen Allen, VA High School:............Deep Run 2011: Was having another great season for the WildCats on the backline until her season was cut short by a knee injury against Guilford ... started and played in all eight games before the injury ... played the full length of the game in six of those games. 2010: Was a very effective outside back for the WildCats ... started all 16 games on the right side of the back line ... two two shots on the year ... played great in a tie to Randolph-Macon College ... excelled as well against Emory & Henry and Hollins. From Coach Porterfield: “Kelsey has started at right back for
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Position: .................Forward Ht.-...........................5-6 Year:........................Senior Experience..............3V Hometown:..............Canyon Lake, Texas High School:............Smithson Valley the last three years and will start the season in a familiar spot. She has the ability to get into the attack on the wing and will be a staple in the increasingly strong backline. High School: Was a soccer standout while at Deep Run HS. Personal: Daughter of Jon and Julie Cline... was born in Oklahoma...history and education major.
For Cline’s Career Stats, Click Here
2011: Emotional leader for the team as a junior ... played in all 15 games, getting the starting nod in 13 ... took eight shots on the year, five going on net ... played up top and midfield throughout the year. 2010: Started and played all 16 games for Randolph, playing on the outside midfield ... assisted on one goal at Gallaudet ... fired three shots against GU and Sweet Briar. From Coach Porterfield: “Moving back into a more natural forward position should help Amanda increase her strong shot and put her in dangerous positions
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on the field. She had a fantastic season for us back in 2009, and I expect a return to form this year for us up top.” High School: Was a star for Smithson Valley HS...played with now WildCat teammate Sam Wittie.
For Cooper’s Career Stats, Click Here
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SEniors BRIANNE ROTH
CAITLIN SHEEHAN
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-6 Year:........................Senior Experience..............2V Hometown:..............Yorktown, Virginia High School:............Grafton 2011: Settled in nicely in the left back position for the WildCats ... started all 15 games for Randolph ... also played outside midfielder and took corner kicks for Randolph ... had five shots, including four on goal ... should do big things in 2012 for the attack. 2010: Attended George Mason University for her sophomore year. 2010: Attended George Mason University for her sophomore year. 2009: Started and played in all 17 games as a first-year, scoring twice ... scored the game winner against Mary Baldwin ... also tallied against Trinity (DC) ... fired 30 shots on the season. From Coach Porterfield: “She will add speed on the left side in both back and midfield positions. She is a strong
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Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-6 Year:........................Senior Experience..............2V Hometown:..............Herndon, Virginia High School:............Herndon player on the ball and a tenacious defender. “ High School: Was a four-year starter and letter winner for Don Samuels at Grafton HS ... captain her junior and senior seasons ... was an honorable mention Bay Rivers District performer as a senior ... National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Tina Roth ... has one brother, C.J., and one sister, Kerstin ... history major.
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2010: Was a constant on the back line for Randolph ... was employed as the left back for the WildCats ... started in 15 of the 16 contests for Randolph. From Coach Porterfield: “Caitlin returns to the team after taking a year off from soccer. She is a smart back that plays physical and should get plenty of minutes for is this year. It’s nice to have her back in the mix this season. High School: Member of the cross country, track, and soccer teams as a Hornet at Herndon HS. Personal: Daughter of Denis Sheehan and Sharon Page...majoring in religious studies.
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Seniors SAMANTHA WITTIE
ASHLEY STEVENS
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-1 Year:........................Senior Experience..............3V Hometown:..............Leicester, Massachusetts High School:............St. Peter-Marian
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-10 Year:........................Senior Experience..............3V Hometown:..............Canyon Lake, Texas High School:............Smithson Valley
2011: Stevens continued her productive career in 2011, playing in 14 games while starting 13 ... played forward, midfield and back during the season ... took one shot against Louisburg. 2010: Dealt with injuries but still played in 15 games, starting 14 ... scored one and assisted on another goal against Mary Baldwin College ... netted the game-winner against the Squirrels ... played more sweeper late in the season and excelled ... had one of her best games against Randolph-Macon. From Coach Porterfield: Ashley has excelled in every position except goal in her first two years with the WildCats. Ashley is the type of player that you want to touch the ball
2011: Returned from a knee injury in 2010 to help pace the Randolph defense ... continued to be an important part on set pieces ... started all 15 games, taking four shots ... part of a defense that allowed the third-fewest goals since the 2000 campaign. 2010: Continued to be one of the stalwarts in the middle for the WildCats ... scored one goal against Trinity (DC) ... started and played in 13 goals before a seasonending knee injury against Lynchburg ... fired 20 shots on the season. From Coach Porterfield: “Strong leg and dangerous with her shot from well outside the 18yd. mark. Strong presence in the center of the field defen-
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because she can make good things happen. We are hoping to get Ashley forward this year where I think she can be a spark plug for our midfield.” High School: Earned three letters in women’s soccer at St. PeterMarian HS...Guardian Hustle Award... CMC All-Star Award...Physical Education Award...played one year of lax at SPMHS. Personal: Ashley is the daughter of Shawn and Arleen Stevens...has two sisters, Andraya (11) and Alexandria (15)...business major...enjoys outdoor activities...also a member of the women’s lacrosse team at Randolph.
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sively. Look for Sam to be solid up the middle and increase her points in her Junior year.” High School: Three-year letter winner for Jason Adkins at SVHS...also competed in volleyball...Academic All-District as junior and senior...Who’s Who of American High School Students...Member of NHS, FCCLA, FCA...high school teammates with current WildCat Amanda Cooper. Personal: Sam is the daughter of Steven and Marylee Wittie...communications major...was a member of the Randolph tennis team.
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SEniors/Juniors JULIANNA JOYCE
Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-7 Year:........................Senior Experience..............2V Hometown:..............Mayaguez, Puerto Rico High School:............Southwestern 2011: Played in eight games on the year, all in a reserve role ... plays hard for the WildCats in the back ... played a total of 81 minutes on the year. 2010: Enjoyed her first season of competitive soccer at the collegiate level ... played in 10 games on the year ... assisted on a Marielle Rando goal with a gorgeous through ball from the back. From Coach Porterfield: “Julie grew so much as a student of soccer in her position in the back and that played out with a game winning assist in a 2010
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ODAC match. I will also look to her as one of the only Seniors for upper class leadership on and off the field.” High School: Attended the Southwestern Educational Society in Miradeno, Mayaquez, Puerto Rico.Personal: Daughter of James and Diana Seals-Joyce.
ELISA OTERO
Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-3 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............1V Hometown:..............Chevy Chase, Maryland High School:............St. John’s 2011: Came into her own in her sophomore year, elevating her play to become one of the best backs in the conference ... started all 15 games for Randolph ... helped allow only 45 goals on the season, third-best since 2000 .... scored her first career goal in a 5-1 win over Sweet Briar. 2010: Otero stepped in and became possibly the WildCats best defender ... she was very calm on the ball and wasn’t afraid to carry it upfield ... assisted on one goal against Sweet Briar College ... took six shots with two going on net ... played in 16 games, starting 15 for Randolph. From Coach Porterfield: “Elisa is one of our smarter players
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and sees the field extremely well. Strong balls skills and her solid play will again be a welcome calming effect on the field.” High School: Competed at St. John’s College HS for head coach Colin Lennon...named team MVP in 2007... helped lead SJC to a 2008 league championship. Personal: Elisa is the daughter of Pablo and Susan Otero...she was born in Bolivia...also plans on participating on the dance team at Randolph...has two brothers, Pablo and Luis...sociology major.
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Juniors MARIELLE RANDO
CHLOE TONG
Position: .................Forward Ht.-...........................5-7 Year:........................Junior Experience..............2V Hometown:..............Powhatan, Virginia High School:............Powhatan **2011 All-ODAC THIRD TEAM** **2010 All-ODAC HONORABLE MENTION** 2011: Had another productive season, leading the team with 15 points on five goals and five assists ... scored her second career hat trick against Sweet Briar ... netted two goals against Eastern Mennonite ... set up five of the nine other goals she didn’t score by the WildCats. 2010: Was one of the best first-year players in the ODAC ... led the WildCats with 10 goals and four assists ... scored one game winner, a score with less than a minute less to defeat Hollins University 2-1 ... started and played all 16 games ... netted first career hat trick against Trinity (DC) ... scored twice against Gallaudet and Hollins. From Coach Porterfield: “Had a great first two years and future looks bright with the addition of
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Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-6 Year:........................Junior Experience..............2V Hometown:..............Easton, Maryland High School:............Wye River Upper offensive support. She possesses the skill on the ball to beat a defender one on one. Scored most of her goals running into space and became a great finisher. I think Mel understands the rigors of the ODAC I look for her to increase her points output to reflect that growth. High School: Was a four-year standout at Powhatan HS for head coach Pam Spotts...was a team captain in 2010...named first-team all-district all four seasons at PHS...named second-team allregion as a senior...honered with Academic award all four years. Personal: Marielle is the daughter of Thomas and Susan Rando...has one brother, Alex...sport and exercise studies major.
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2011: Continued to be a nice addition to the backline as a sophomore ... played in 14 games, starting once ... gave Randolph 30 minutes or more in 11 games this season ... will continue to get better as a junior. 2010: Was a pleasant surprise for the WildCats ... blossomed into a strong defensive midfielder ... played in 16 gamea, starting five ... took one shot against Bridgewater. From Coach Porterfield: “Chloe grew so quickly as a player throughout the season and provided solid play in back line. She picked up the speed of the game very
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well last season, and defensively was very efficient. I expect her to continue to grow for us this year, and her size and height make her an asset in the back for us.” High School: Was an athlete at Wye River Upper School... she competed in co-ed soccer team for the Hurricanes.
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Sophomores HUNTER GIBSON
BRITTANY HAMMONS
Position: .................Goalkeeper Ht.-...........................5-7 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............1V Hometown:..............Newport News, Virginia High School:............Denbigh
Position: .................Forward Ht.-...........................5-1 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............1V Hometown:..............Newport News, Virginia High School:............Grafton
2011: Played every single minute in net for the WildCats her first season ... started the season with three straight shutouts, the first time in school history that has happened ... made 138 saves on the year ... had 13 saves each against Lynchburg and Virginia Wesleyan ... had the fifth-best goals against average in school history (2.95) ... tied for second for most shutouts in a season ... blanked Ferrum, Trinity and Louisburg. From Coach Porterfield: “Hunter is an athletic player who is strong inside her box with good
2011: Showed her finishing skill in her first year at Randolph ... led the WildCats with six goals on the year ... netted her first collegiate goal against Ferrum in the season opener in a 1-0 win ... scored another game-winner the next game against Trinity (DC) ... continued the trend with another game-winner against Louisburg ... started all 15 games ... netted goals on six of her 18 shots. High School: Was a two-sport star at Grafton HS ... was a four-year starter and letter winner in women’s soccer... first-team All-Bay Rivers District in 2009 and 20010, also earned second-team
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reaction to the balls. She will be looked to keep us in games with solid play as the last line of defense.” High School: Was a four-year player for head coach Aaron Hoxie at Denbigh Baptist. Personal: Is the daughter of Jay and Nancy Gibson... has two siblings, Taylor and Michael... planning to major in physical therapy...is a professional juggler when off the field.
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all-region as a senior ... named to the Daily Press AllStar team ... scored a goal in the Virginia State Senior All-Star game ... also an all-region performer on the field hockey field ... Daily Press Player of the Week in field hockey ... National Honor Society member. Personal: Parented by Tim and Doris Hammons ... has a twin brother, Brian ... graphic design major ... played club soccer with current teammate Hunter Gibson.
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SOphomores MELISA RODRIGUEZ
ERIN VASTA
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-5 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............1V Hometown:..............Culpeper, Virginia High School:............Eastern View
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-7 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............1V Hometown:..............Woodstock, Virginia High School:............Central
2011: Fiesty midfielder who should turn into a great player for the WildCats ... started and played all 15 games for Randolph ... took 15 shots during the year, including a seasonhigh four against EMU ... played the full 90 minutes in six contests. From Coach Porterfield: “Strong player on both sides of the ball and will add much needed athleticism in the midfield.” High School: Started at Culpeper HS before making the transistion to Eastern View HS for her final three seasons ... started all four years, being named a team captain as a junior and senior ... Honorable Mention
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All-Battlefield District as a junior ... secondteam alldistrict as a senior ... team MVP in 2010 and 2011. Personal: Daughter of Guillermo and Maria Rodriguez ... has one brother, William, and one sister, Mandy ... english major.
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2011: Important reserve for the WildCats in the midfield ... smart player that got alot better throughout the season ... played in all 15 matches, getting one start ... took three shots on the year. From Coach Porterfield: “Smart player who will see time in the middle. See’s the game well and likes to give out assists which should mean dangerous forward runs.” High School: Was a fouryear letter winner for the Falcons of Central HS ... helped lead her squad to a district title in 2010, as well as a district regular season championship
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in 2011. Personal: Parented by Salvatore and Gail Vasta ... has one brother, Alfio ... planning on majoring in English.
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Newcomers ABIGAIL BULLINS
ANNA MESSIER
Position: .................Forward Ht.-...........................5-2 Year:........................First-year Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Asheboro, North Carolina High School:............Asheboro
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-4 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Bedford, Virginia High School:............Liberty
Before Randolph: Was a two-sport star for the Comets of Asheboro High School ... was a four-year starter for head coach Beth Luck ... was voted as her team’s Player of the Year in 2012 ... voted All-District and All-Randolph County all four years at Asheboro ... 1,000 point scorer on the basketball court ... voted All-County twice, All-Conference
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three years and AllDistrict once ... was a District and State qualifer in DECA. Personal: Daughter of Sammy Bullins and Jeanette Rollins ... has one brother, Jacob ... planning to pursue athletic training major.
Before Randolph: Was a three-year letter winner for the Minutemen of Liberty High School and head coach Jeff Steele ... was named a captain as a senior. Personal: Daughter of John Messier and Kim Kirsch ... has two siblings, PC and Jamie ... majoring in environmental studies.
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ERIN CARTER
CHRISTINA OVERSTREET
Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-4 Year:........................First-year Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Vienna, Virginia High School:............James Madison
Position: .................Back Ht.-...........................5-7 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Lynchburg, Virginia High School:............Brookville
Before Randolph: Played for the Warhawks of James Madison High School ... also starred for her club team, helping them to a division championship last fall ... also led her club team to two tournament championships. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Carol Carter ... has one sister, Elise ... undecided
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on her major ... enjoys to paint and do the hula.
Before Randolph: Overstreet was a fouryear letter winner for the Bees of Brookville High School ... was on many committees including Yearbook, Latin Club and National Honor Society ... attended Ole Miss as a first-year in 2011-12. Personal: Christina is the daughter of John and Yvonne Overstreet ... has
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KERRI LICHT
ALLY RAMOS
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-5 Year:........................Sophomore Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Stafford, Virginia High School:............North Stafford
Position: .................Midfielder Ht.-...........................5-5 Year:........................First-year Experience..............HS Hometown:..............Manassas, Virginia High School:............C.D. Hylton
Before Randolph: Played for the Wolverines of North Stafford High School. Personal: Daughter of Daniel and Laura Licht ... has four siblings, Jayme, Ryan, Ben and Camryn ... biology major.
Before Randolph: Three-year starter for the Bulldogs of C.D. Hylton High School on the soccer field ... was voted as an All-District Honorable Mention as a senior ... also a standout on the field hockey field ... named All-District First Team as a senior, and Second Team in 2010 ... team captain as a senior. Personal:
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three sisters, Danielle, Christine and Elizabeth ... majoring in Classics and history.
Ally is the daughter of Carlos and Maria Ramos ... has an older brother, Carlos ... undecided on her major.
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State Breakdown Virginia (13): Erin Vasta Melisa Rodriguez Christina Overstreet Brittany Hammons Hunter Gibson Anna Messier Ally Ramos Marielle Rando Brianne Roth Kelsey Cline Erin Carter Kerri Licht Caitlin Sheehan
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Roster By the Numbers Position Breakdown Backs (6): Julianna Joyce Samantha Wittie Kelsey Cline Chloe Tong Brianne Roth Elisa Otero Forwards (3): Brittany Hammons Theodora Onyechi Amanda Cooper
Midfielders (6): Courtney Collier Marielle Rando Ashley Oswald Ashley Stevens Erin Vasta Melisa Rodriguez Goalie (1): Hunter Gibson
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This is ... Our Proud History Randolph College was founded 121 years ago as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. •Founded March 10, 1891; first class had 36 students and 12 professors •Was the first women’s college south of Washington D.C. to receive a Phi Beta Kappa charter •Most famous alumna is novelist and activist Pearl S. Buck ’14, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature •In 2007, the school changed its name to Randolph College and welcomed men into the campus community.
Our Students and Faculty Randolph’s students come from 46 states and more than 30 countries. The student body comprises 12% international students and 22% domestic students of color. Randolph students are high achievers, with the average SAT scores between 1028 and 1238 and GPAs between 3.2 and 3.7; 28% were in the top 10% of their class, 60% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%. 92% full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their field. Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never a graduate student. Recently, Randolph College’s professors ranked in the top 20 in the nation in the latest edition of The Princeton Review’s popular guidebook, The Best 373 Colleges: 2011 Edition. The college was also named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Only about 15 percent of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges and two Canadian colleges were included in the 2011 edition. Recently named as the top school in the nation for faculty who are the “most accessible.” according to a NewsWeek publication. •Average class size: 14 •Student/faculty ratio: 8:1 •Randolph ranked 10 points higher than the national average for “student-faculty interaction” according to the National Survey of Student Engagement and consistently ranks among the top liberal arts colleges in the country.
Our Classes A Randolph education is global, individualized, and career-oriented. •Over 50 majors and minors ; or you can design your own degree •Global, Honors and Experiential Learning environments bring world focus to every major and requires significant independent research •Seven pre-professional programs in law , medicine , education , physical education and health , and business •Cooperative career programs in engineering and nursing •Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program , the Randolph College: World in Britain study abroad program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars , and the Summer Research Program •Graduate coursework toward a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) or the Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Our Town Lynchburg, Virginia is a buzzing college town with small-town charm. •Metropolitan Area Population: over 245,000 •Minutes from hiking and biking trails of Blue Ridge Mountains •Tasty restaurants, clubs and coffee shops galore •Short drive to Washington D.C., Virginia Beach, Raleigh-Durham, or Richmond
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Randolph College National Rankings How does Randolph College measure up? To get an unbiased opinion and see how Randolph compares to other colleges and universities, take a look at some of our recent national rankings: • Forbes Best College Buys - Randolph College was the only private college in Virginia named a Best College Buy in the 2009 rankings from Forbes.com and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CACP). Randolph College also earned a spot in Forbes America’s Best 600 Colleges list, the Best Liberal Arts Colleges list, and the Best Colleges in the South list. • The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) surveys undergraduates at four-year colleges and universities to assess the extent to which they engage in a variety of good educational practices. Randolph scored consistently and substantially higher than both the national average and the majority of liberal arts schools nationwide. •Colleges of Distinction, which honors a select group of colleges and universities, cited us for excelling in four areas: "Engaged Students," "Great Teaching," "Vibrant Communities," and "Successful Outcomes." • The Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2010 edition, gave the College high praise for the rigor of its academic programs, naming it one of the nation's "best and most interesting" colleges. Randolph is one of just 12 Virginia colleges and 330 nationwide to be recognized. The Fiske profile touts Randolph’s strong academic programs, faculty/student relationships, close community, and international focus. • The Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges 2011 edition, named Randolph a "Best Southeast College" and lauded the College's outstanding academics. The diversity of our student body also earned praise as Randolph ranked 12th among all colleges in having a high level of interaction between students of different races and classes. "Admitting highly qualified and well-matched students is a top priority at Randolph," the authors said, adding that "Randolph is looking for independent, confident students who place a premium on their educations." • U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2011 edition, ranked us 118 out of 266 national liberal arts colleges in the country, placing us in Tier One of their rankings. Randolph was also recognized for the diversity of our student body and our global focus, ranking 7th among those colleges in the percentage of international students on campus. •Seventeen Magazine recently named us as the 5th best small college in the nation. •The latest edition of Barron's Best Buys in Education placed us in the top 10% of colleges and universities nationwide, based on faculty attention to students, inspiring programs, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Randolph College also shines in other ways... •Randolph is a member of the International 50 , a select group of the top 50 U.S. colleges and universities recognized for international programs and global awareness. •Randolph College is one of only 276 colleges nationwide with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. •Randolph ranks in the top 10 percent of baccalaureate-granting institutions nationwide in the percentage of students who go on to earn a Ph.D. In Virginia, we top all private colleges and all public institutions except the College of William and Mary. •Over the past eight years, the medical school acceptance rate of our graduates has been nearly 29 percent higher than the national average. •68 percent of our alumnae attend graduate school within five years of graduation.
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This is Lynchburg... Lynchburg is a scenic city located near the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. The area has an extensive history beginning with its founding on the James River in the 1760's by John Lynch as "Lynch's Ferry." Today the city has an urban population of over 96,000, including the suburbs of Madison Heights, Timberlake, and Forest. Lynchburg's economy is based on the many high-tech manufacturing companies located here including cellular communications, nuclear energy, and machinery. This manufacturing and research orientation represents a shift from the mill-based economy of the past, which included foundries, shoes, and textiles. Education is well-represented with five area private colleges and a public community college. Health care includes two hospitals, one of which, Lynchburg General, has been recently renovated into a state-of-the-art facility for the next century. Lynchburg is sometimes referred to as "A City Unto Itself", in part due to geographic and cultural isolation, but mostly in reference to the city's historical avoidance of State and Federal entanglements. The phrase was the title of a history book by columnist Darrell Laurant. Mayor- Michael A. Gillette At Large Representative- Hudson “H” Cary, III & Joan Foster Ward I Representative- Michael A. Gillette Ward II Representative/Vice Mayor- Caesar Johnson Ward III Representative- Jeff S. Helgeson Ward IV Representative- Edgar James Turner Perrow, Jr. Over 40 sites in Lynchburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Lynchburg is the home of Central Virginia Community College, Liberty University, Lynchburg College, Randolph College, and Virginia University of Lynchburg. The Lynchburg MSA also includes Sweet Briar College. Lynchburg boasts examples of Italian Renaissance, Federal, Georgian, Neo-Classical, NeoGothic, Romanesque, Jeffersonian, Queen Anne, Second Empire, Colonial, and Art Deco styles. A number of sites and neighborhoods are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Primary roadways include U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 501, U.S. Route 221, running north-south, and U.S. Highway 460, running east-west. While not served by an interstate, much of Route 29 has been upgraded to interstate standards and significant improvements have been made to Highway 460. Amtrak's Crescent and Northeast Regional trains connect Lynchburg with the cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Lynchburg became the new southern terminus for the Northeast Regional in October 2009. Amtrak's passenger terminal in Lynchburg is located in the track level ground floor of Kemper Street Station. Lynchburg Regional Airport provides service by US Airways Express to Charlotte. In recent months air travel has increased with 7,400 passengers flying in and out of the airport in April 2010—an increase of 97%. With this jump in passengers, flights have been added and the possibility of more carriers and destinations has become more likely. Attractions include Lynchburg Hillcats, Peaks of Otter, Crabtree Falls, Poplar Forest, and Phase 2 Dining & Entertainment.
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August 31 (Fri.) Ferrum College
WildCat Stadium 7 p.m.
September 2 (Sun.) Gallaudet University
WildCat Stadium Noon
5 (Wed.) at Trinity College (DC)
Washington, DC
9 (Sun.) Bryn Mawr College
WildCat Stadium 2 p.m.
12 (Wed.) Randolph-Macon College*
WildCat Stadium 5 p.m.
15 (Sat.) Washington & Lee University*
WildCat Stadium 1 p.m.
18 (Tue.) Sweet Briar College*
WildCat Stadium 7 p.m.
22 (Sat.) at Lynchburg College*
Lynchburg, VA
4 p.m.
25 (Tue.) at Roanoke College*
Salem, VA
7 p.m.
29 (Sat.) Shenandoah University*
WildCat Stadium 1 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
October 2 (Tue.) at Eastern Mennonite University* Harrisonburg, VA 4 p.m. 7 (Sun.) Meredith College
WildCat Stadium Noon
10 (Wed.) at Guilford College*
Greensboro, NC
6 p.m.
13 (Sat.) at Emory & Henry College*
Emory, VA
2 p.m.
16 (Tue.) Virginia Wesleyan College*
WildCat Stadium 6 p.m.
20 (Sat.) Hollins University*
WildCat Stadium 4 p.m.
24 (Wed.) at Bridgewater College*
Bridgewater, VA
4 p.m.