2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN`S BASKETBALL
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2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN`S BASKETBALL
2006-07 Women’s Basketball 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2006-07 W ingate W omen’s Basketball From right to left: Seniors (from L to R): Kerri Metzker, Lakin Byer, Tanetra Barrett, Petra Nagy and Emily Paffrath WINGATE BASKETBALL CAN BE HEARD ON THE INTERNET Wingate, N.C.----The Wingate University Sports Network will partner with Red Zone Media for Internet basketball broadcasts during the 2006-07 academic year. For the third year in a row, Wingate athletic events can be heard at Red Zone Media at the following Internet address: http://www.redzonemedia.com/ The Wingate University Sports Network will broadcast 11 nonconference basketball games on the Internet. Wingate graduate Ryan Brown (‘06) will handle the play-by-play on the nonconference broadcasts and Wayne Shadrick will handle the color commentary. The first broadcast will be Wednesday night, November 15, as the Wingate men’s basketball team ventures to North Greenville University for a 7 p.m. contest. The first women’s broadcast is Tuesday (Nov. 21), as Wingate journeys to Claflin University for a 6 p.m. contest. The pre-game show will begin 10 minutes before the game. Dr. Jerry McGee Wingate University Wingate Women’s Basketball 2006-07 Outlook 2006-07 Roster 2006-07 Team Picture 2006-07 Schedule 2005-06 Statistics Honors and Awards 2005-06 NCAA Top 20 Coaches Player Biographies Athletic Training Ad Directory 2005-06 Academic All-America Bulldogs in Action Endowed Scholarships Bulldog Helping Hands Bulldog Club Quick Facts 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14-17 18-27 28 34 35 37 & 56 60 61 62-63 64 The Wingate University Sports Network will continue to broadcast South Atlantic Conference games on Red Zone Media. Jim McCulloch and Wayne Shadrick will bring Bulldog fans 32 SAC broadcasts this season (16 doubleheaders). The Wingate University Sports Network will partner with Red Zone Media for 100 Internet broadcasts during the 2006-07 academic year. In addition to coverage of football, basketball, baseball, softball and lacrosse, the Network has expanded its coverage this year to include soccer and volleyball. Wingate University Sports Network sponsors include Coca Cola, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Holiday Inn Express Matthews, Holloways Music, Hometown Trophies, Jersey Mikes, Lawrence ChevroletPontiac, Mar-Key Specialized Staffing, Medicap Pharmacy, Ortho Carolina, Petals Plus, Pizza Hut, Quincys Steakhouse, Sagebrush Steakhouse, Signs Now, Sprint, Subway, Sun Trust Bank, Tire Country and Western Sizzlin. Watch the Wingate University sports web site for more details about upcoming broadcasts. The Wingate sports web site can be accessed at http://sports.wingate.edu/ www.sports.wingate.edu 11 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Cuddy Arena, home of the Bulldogs. We are very excited about the 2006-07 winter sports seasons. foundations. Among many things, the Kresge Foundation grant will fund a $2.9 million 72-bed student housing complex to be finished in 2007. It will also enable the University to broaden its base of support for future programs. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams earned a spot in the 2006 NCAA play-offs. The SAC coaches picked both teams number one in the preseason polls. With nine of 10 starters returning, expectations are high for these student-athletes. There are many exciting opportunities at Wingate University. In addition to our full athletic calendars, the 2006-07 performance series will include many fun-filled evenings for all of us. Come back to visit us often. In addition, our women’s swimming team has won two conference championships in the last three years. We are hoping to build on the success of our fall seasons. The volleyball and cross country teams represented our school in NCAA post-season play. The football team tied a school record with eight wins. We are proud of our current student-athletes. They compete on a high level, both on the playing field and in the classroom. Wingate University is sixth among NCAA Division II Academic All-America® producing schools in the 2000s. Wingate has 19 Academic All-America® honorees during this millennium. Wingate’s 28 Academic All-America® honorees (lifetime) leads all South Atlantic Conference schools. Wingate’s 37 SAC Scholar-Athlete Award winners are the most of any school in the league. Our student-athletes do not miss a beat on the playing field. In 2005-06, six teams (volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball and softball) participated in NCAA post-season play. The softball team won a school-record 47 games! Wingate consistently ranks among the best small colleges in the nation. This year, we are adding new masters programs in physical education and sports administration. In the spring of 2007, Wingate will award its first-ever doctor of pharmacy degrees. I am very excited about our new 2+2 program in teacher education with South Piedmont Community College. Many outstanding future teachers will benefit from this endeavor as will the public school students in our region. In addition, Wingate University Metro College began a unique transfer partnership in January 2006 with CPCC Levine Campus in Matthews. Dr. Jerry McGee Dr. McGee recently began his 15th year as President of Wingate University. He is a graduate of three universities and holds the doctor of education degree. He has enjoyed much success during a 30-year career in higher education, securing well over $150 million in gifts and grants for scholarships, endowment and campus development. His service as vice president of Gardner-Webb University, Meredith College and Furman University has prepared him well for his current position as President of Wingate University. Under his visionary leadership, Wingate University has been recognized as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the South and the premier small private university in North Carolina. During the summer of 2006, Dr. McGee was inducted into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame. Dr. McGee has served on the NCAA President’s Council and as the National Chairman of the Football Issues Committee for Division II. He has also been a member of the NCAA Sports Wagering Task Force. Recently he was awarded North Carolina’s highest civilian award – the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Dr. McGee has officiated over 340 college football games over the past 30 years and has been routinely selected for post-season assignments including the Florida Citrus Bowl twice, the Orange Bowl, the Gator Bowl twice, the Army/Navy game twice, the Liberty Bowl, the Peach Bowl, the Snow Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the Motor City Bowl, the Houston Bowl, the Las Vegas Bowl, the Golden Isle Bowl, the Holiday Bowl and the Rose Bowl. He has been selected twice to officiate games that determined the national championship. Last year, he was selected to officiate the inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. This past summer, we were awarded a $900,000 challenge grant from one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious 2 2 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL www.sports.wingate.edu 33 WINGATE UNIVERSITY Interior renovations were made in the summer of 2005 to Helms Residence Hall, giving the entire building a makeover. Wingate University is A new annex to Cannon Residence Hall increased space for experiencing tremendous freshman women by 84 beds. Upperclassmen may choose the growth, with more than 1,700 best in apartment living on campus at Jefferson at Wingate. students enrolled for the 2006- These apartments are fully equipped with all the conven07 academic year. In order to iences of home. Additionally, construction will begin this meet the demands of a busy and year on a new 72-bed student housing complex. productive university, Wingate is expanding with new facilities The women’s softball team will enjoy a new field house with and renovations. locker rooms for added convenience. Also new this year is a concession stand and restroom facility that Founded in 1896, Wingate overlooks Ron Christopher Baseball Stadium and Plyler University consistently ranks Athletic Field. among the best small colleges and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Wingate University also offers students and visitors the University offers 37 undergraduate majors and master opportunity to attend concerts in the George A. Batte Jr. Fine degrees in business, education, physical education and sports Arts Center. The 2006-07 concert offerings include Mickey administration. Rooney, The Baltimore Consort, the American Chamber Players, Daria Rabotkina and Five By Design, to name a few. In the fall of 2003, Wingate University made another giant Two Saturday matinees for children are planned for 2006-07. step in both university and pharmacy history, enrolling the charter class of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy. Every student at Wingate University enjoys the opportunity This spring, the school will graduate its first class of to travel abroad at little or no additional cost through pharmacists. All 60 students who began the program in 2003 W’International and other study abroad programs. Over the will graduate. past 26 years, students and their professors have visited several hundred destinations on five continents The Wingate University School of Pharmacy is one of three throughout the world. Students schools of pharmacy in North Carolina, and the only one in may also spend a semester the Piedmont Region. The Cannon Academic Building, abroad in London, Copenhagen which houses the School of Pharmacy, features study rooms, and Hong Kong. labs, a drug information center, lecture halls and a student lounge. Pharmacy students can utilize Café a la Carte for More than 40 clubs and their dining convenience. organizations, including sororities and fraternities, call The Dickson-Palmer Student Center offers the ideal location Wingate University home. for students to meet, catch a snack or a meal at the Klondike These clubs and organizations snack bar, work out in the fitness center, play pool or visit give students the opportunity to the campus bookstore. A recent remodeling of the center has volunteer in the community and created a large central meeting area with a movable stage for develop leadership skills and special events. friendships that last forever. For students who seek faith-based organizations, the The Ethel K. Smith Library is home to a vast collection of Christian Student Union (CSU) and weekly campus worship books, periodicals and other resources. A Starbucks coffee services provide a chance to celebrate faith and come togethshop is conveniently located in the library, featuring a patio er as a family. seating area for students to take an outdoor coffee break and visit with friends. Whether an individual participates in the W’International program, is a member of an organization, attends a concert The new Hayes Classroom Building opens this fall, taking during the year or participates in athletics or intramural some strain from the overflowing class schedule of Burris sports, students at Wingate University are perpetually busy. Hall. Burris will now house offices for many faculty There is always something right around the corner to learn, members. Classes will be spread out across Burris and participate in or volunteer for, giving students the chance to Hayes. follow the three Wingate University pillars: faith, knowledge and service. Students can do more at Wingate University... 4 4 www.sports.wingate.edu WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL continuing a tradition... Carolina’s Winningest Program Conference Championships 18 WINGATE UNIVERSITY ALL-AMERICANS Tanetra Barrett (2006) Jessica Guarneri (2003) Elizabeth Biedrycki (2002) Tricia Peckham (2001) Temeshia Dawkins (1999) Andrea Grissett (1997) Ann Hancock (1992) Direne Thomas (1989, 1990, 1991) Cheryl “Sweet Pea” Barrineau (1987, 1988) Dianna Monroe (1982, 1983) NATIONAL TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES www.sports.wingate.edu 20 55 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Wingate University women’s basketball team advanced to the finals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional tournament in 2005-06. Along the way, the Bulldogs earned their ninth SAC regular season title with a 13-1 league slate. Wingate was a perfect 11-0 in the friendly confines of Cuddy Arena last year. Head coach Johnny Jacumin welcomes back 11 letterwinners and four starters from last year’s 25-7 team. Senior guard Tanetra Barrett was named to the 2006 Daktronics, Inc., NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball All-America first team, selected by members of CoSIDA. Tanetra Barrett The 2006 South Atlantic Region Player of the Year, Barrett led the SAC in scoring at 19.8 points per game. In addition, she had the top field goal percentage in the league at 53.2. In addition, Barrett received two other All-American honors. She was the 2006 SAC Player of the Year and a first team all-SAC pick. Senior forward/center Emily Paffrath was the top shot blocker in the South Atlantic Conference last season, blocking 2.6 shots per game. Paffrath also contributed 8.2 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game. Sophomore point guard Anna Atkinson was the 2006 SAC Freshman of the Year. Atkinson directed the top-scoring offense in the SAC, as the Bulldogs finished the season averaging 76.4 points per game. Atkinson led the league in steals per game (2.2) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.2). She finished second in the SAC in assists per game (5.1). She contributed 9.9 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game during her first season as Wingate’s point guard. Both Paffrath and Atkinson joined Barrett on the All-SAC teams. All total, nine players return who have started at least one game for the Bulldogs during the course of their careers. Senior forward/center Kerri Metzker led Wingate in free throw percentage, hitting 85.7 percent from the foul line. Metzker averaged 6.7 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game last season. Sophomore Leslie Tucker will provide depth for the Bulldogs up front. Wingate has the deepest backcourt in the South Atlantic Conference. Junior guard Kate Edwards led the Bulldogs with 49 three-point field goals in 2005-06. She contributed 6.0 points per game and 2.0 rebounds per game. Senior guard Petra Nagy started 16 games last season. She contributed 2.9 points per game and 11 three-point field goals. Senior guard/forward Lakin Byer gives the Bulldogs many options, as she can play the two or three position. Byer averaged 3.3 points per game last year. Junior guard Kasey Gillis made the most of her first season in the Wingate blue-and-gold, participating in 30 contests. She contributed 2.9 points per game in 2005-06. Sophomores Brittany West and Paige Mincey complete Wingate’s veteran roster. Both West and Mincey earned quality playing time as true freshmen. West hit 85.7 percent of her free throws last season. Bulldog head coach Johnny Jacumin is the dean of SAC coaches, sporting a 26-year record of 568-211 overall during his tenure at Wingate. Jacumin and his assistant coaches have assembled a quality recruiting class. Post players Autumn Payne (Gordon Central HS) and Stacie Rhodes (North Raleigh Christian Academy) will give the Bulldogs many options in the front court. Guards Suzanne Jones (West Stanly HS) and Sarah Rosser (Wakefield HS) will have every opportunity to earn minutes throughout the season. 6 6 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2006-07 Wingate University Women’s Basketball Roster "Bulldogs" No Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown (High School) 3 Tanetra Barrett G 5-5 Sr. Marshville, N.C. (Forest Hills) 10 Brittany West G 5-7 So. Valdese, N.C. (East Burke) 11/1 Suzanne Jones G 5-6 Fr. Albemarle, N.C. (West Stanly) 12 Anna Atkinson G 5-6 So. Marion, N.C. (McDowell) 20 Paige Mincey G 5-8 So. Savannah, Ga. (South Effingham) 21 Lakin Byer F 5-9 Sr. Bassett, Va. (Bassett) 22 Leslie Tucker F 5-10 So. Matthews, N.C. (Weddington) 23 Petra Nagy G 5-9 Budapest, Hungary (Norcross, Ga.) 24 Kasey Gillis G 5-10 Jr. Indian Trail, N.C. (Piedmont) 25 Sarah Rosser G 5-10 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. (Wakefield) 33 Kerri Metzker F 6-0 Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Vance) 35 Kate Edwards G 5-9 Jr. Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland) 42 Autumn Payne F 6-1 Fr. Dalton, Ga. (Gordon Central) 44 Stacie Rhodes C 6-4 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. (N. Raleigh Christian Acad.) 54 Emily Paffrath F 6-2 Sr. Bakersville, N.C. (Mitchell) Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Student Assistant Coach: Certified Athletic Trainer: Videographer: Sr. Johnny Jacumin Brooke Wilkinson, Doug Jones, Lacey Hart Shannon Proffit Shanick Augustin Jhanalyn Blount www.sports.wingate.edu 77 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 8 8 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2006-07 WINGATE UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE Nov. 17-18 17 17 18 18 21 24 25 Dec. 1-2 1 1 2 2 4 9 29-30 29 30 Jan. 3 6 8 13 17 20 24 27 31 Feb 3 10 12 14 17 21 24 Feb. 28 Mar. 3-4 DAY Fri.-Sat. Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Tues. Fri. Sat. Fri.-Sat. Fri. Fri. Sat. Sat. Mon. Sat. Fri.-Sat. Fri. Sat. Wed. Sat. Mon. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Sat. Mon. Wed. Sat. Wed. Sat. Wed. S-S OPPONENT TIME SITE at Queen City Classic (hosted by Johnson C. Smith University) Belmont Abbey vs. WINGATE 2:00 p.m. Charlotte Queens vs. Johnson C. Smith 4:00 p.m. Charlotte Queens vs. WINGATE 2:00 p.m. Charlotte Belmont Abbey vs. Johnson C. Smith 4:00 p.m. Charlotte at Claflin 6:00 p.m. Orangeburg, S.C. at Elizabeth City State 3:00 p.m. Elizabeth City at Virginia State 2:00 p.m. Petersburg, Va. ORTHO CAROLINA CLASSIC UNC Pembroke vs. Carson-Newman 2:00 p.m. WINGATE Claflin vs. WINGATE 6:00 p.m. WINGATE Claflin vs. Carson-Newman 2:00 p.m. WINGATE UNC Pembroke vs. WINGATE 6:00 p.m. WINGATE FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY 7:00 p.m. WINGATE JOHNSON C. SMITH 7:00 p.m. WINGATE at West Virginia State Classic at Charleston (W.Va.) 6:00 p.m. Charleston, W.Va. at West Virginia State 4:00 p.m. Institute, W.Va. *at Newberry 6:00 p.m. Newberry, S.C. *at Lincoln Memorial 6:00 p.m. Harrogate, Tenn. *CATAWBA 6:00 p.m. WINGATE *CARSON-NEWMAN 2:00 p.m. WINGATE *PRESBYTERIAN 6:00 p.m. WINGATE *MARS HILL 2:00 p.m. WINGATE *at Tusculum 6:00 p.m. Greeneville, Tenn. *at Lenoir-Rhyne 6:00 p.m. Hickory *LINCOLN MEMORIAL 6:00 p.m. WINGATE *at Catawba 2:00 p.m. Salisbury *TUSCULUM 2:00 p.m. WINGATE *at Presbyterian 6:00 p.m. Clinton, S.C. *at Mars Hill 6:00 p.m. Mars Hill *NEWBERRY 2:00 p.m. WINGATE *LENOIR-RHYNE 6:00 p.m. WINGATE *at Carson-Newman 6:00 p.m. Jefferson City, Tenn. at Food Lion SAC first round TBA Sites of higher seeds at Food Lion SAC final four TBA Hickory *Denotes South Atlantic Conference games HOME GAMES BOLD TYPE, ALL CAPS www.sports.wingate.edu 99 2005-06 STATISTICS 10 10 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL South Atlantic Conference Honors 1989-90 First Team Direne Thomas (POY) Ann Hancock 1990-91 First Team Direne Thomas (POY) Ann Hancock 1991-92 First Team Ann Hancock Second Team Tonya Roper 1992-93 First Team Tonya Roper 1993-94 First Team Tonya Roper (POY) Second Team Cynthia Thomas Andrea Grissett (FOY) 1994-95 First Team Andrea Grissett Second Team Cynthia Thomas 1995-96 First Team Andrea Grissett 1996-97 First Team Andrea Grissett 1997-98 First Team Addie Holbrook 1998-99 First Team Temeshia Dawkins Tricia Peckham Second Team Addie Holbrook 1999-00 First Team Tricia Peckham Second Team Temeshia Dawkins 2000-01 Tricia Peckham Temeshia Dawkins 2001-02 First Team Elizabeth Biedrycki (POY) 2003-04 First Team Samantha Dailey Veronica Taylor Freshman of the Year Emily Paffrath Coach of the Year Award Johnny Jacumin 2004-05 First Team Tanetra Barrett (Co-POY) Veronica Taylor Coach of the Year Award Johnny Jacumin 2005-06 First Team Tanetra Barrett (POY) Second Team Anna Atkinson (FOY) Emily Paffrath Scholar-Athlete Ann Hancock (1991-92) Nessy Brewer (1994-95) Second Team Elizabeth Rogers 2002-03 First Team Jessica Guarneri (POY) Second Team Veronica Taylor (FOY) Second Team Lori Reavis www.sports.wingate.edu (POY)- Conf. Player of the Year (FOY)-Conf. Freshman of the Year 11 11 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 12 12 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 2005-06 NCAA DIVISION II LEADERS : POINTS PER GAME G 33 28 32 33 22 34 28 29 32 28 26 29 32 27 27 28 2005-06 NCAA DIVISION II LEADERS: BLOCKS PER GAME Rk Name, Team 1. Jennifer Harris, Washburn 2. Nicole Woods, Belmont Abbey 3. LaShonda Chiles, Anderson 4. Michelle Stueve, Emporia St. 5. Lindsey Dietz, Minn. Duluth 6. Erika Quigley, St. Cloud St. 7. Leora Juster, UC San Diego 8. Tai Ellis, West Ga. 9. Emily Brister, West Tex. A&M 10. Caronica Randle, Central Ark. 11. Stephanie Mullinax, Lees-McRae 12. Ashley Reed, Fairmont St. 13. Diana Lopez, Regis (Colo.) 14. Beth Layton, St. Martin's 15. Dorothy Bowen, St. Paul's 16. Jenna Washington, Humboldt St. Cl. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. FGM 295 194 271 259 180 309 210 223 205 189 204 193 216 173 189 215 17. Tanetra Barrett, Wingate Jr. 32 231 12 18. Celeste Trahan, Elizabeth City St. So. 25 183 19. Rebecca Kielpinski, Alas. Anchorage Fr. 27 194 20. Jennine Sauter, UC-Colo. Spgs. Sr. 28 200 3FG 57 46 88 98 16 2 31 68 70 31 5 116 113 77 18 1 3 2 44 PTS 797 676 762 777 509 756 616 625 676 588 539 594 649 547 544 555 PPG 24.2 24.1 23.8 23.5 23.1 22.2 22.0 21.6 21.1 21.0 20.7 20.5 20.3 20.3 20.1 19.8 Rk Name, Team 1. Alicia Saunders, West Tex. A&M 2. Brittney Kroon, Seattle Pacific 3. Aisha Brown, Stillman 4. Megan Bauer, Holy Family 5. Denae Dobbins, Glenville St. 6. Shaneisha Walton, Tampa 7. Erika Quigley, St. Cloud St. 8. Melissa Nafzger, West Fla. 9. Shavone Mack, Francis Marion 10. Juile Richards, UC-Colo. Spgs. 11. Jen Nnanna, American Int'l . Jamika Rehm, Millersville 13. Joneatta Brown, Cameron 14. Agnes Michalow, Edinboro Cl. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. 15. Emily Paffrath, Wingate Jr. 32 83 16. Inga Buzoka, Mo. Western St. Jr. Fr. 18. Jenna Washington, Humboldt St. Sr. 19. Ashley Holiday, Augustana (S.D.) So. 20. Jennifer DiChiara, C.W. Post So. 632 19.8 17. Molly Kiger, Fairmont St. 487 19.5 523 19.4 542 19.4 www.sports.wingate.edu G 32 29 27 32 33 31 34 29 29 26 26 26 27 31 28 29 28 31 30 BLKS BPG 134 4.2 119 4.1 101 3.7 119 3.7 122 3.7 105 3.4 105 3.1 89 3.1 86 3.0 75 2.9 70 2.7 70 2.7 71 2.6 81 2.6 71 73 68 75 68 13 2.6 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.3 HEAD COACH BARBARA NELSON Barbara Nelson takes over the Wingate University women’s basketball team after an extremely successful high school coaching career at Providence Day School in Charlotte. She replaces Johnny Jacumin, who retired at the end of the 2006-07 season following 27 seasons at the NCAA Division II school. As the head varsity girls’ basketball coach at Providence Day School in Charlotte, she compiled a 437-176 record with seven NCISAA state championships in 21 seasons with the Chargers. PDS was named the Charlotte Observer Sweet 16 champions five times. In addition, Providence Day won the CISAA basketball conference crown nine times under Nelson’s watch. In 2006-07, Nelson led the Chargers to a 30-4 overall record, a state title and a conference championship. The Charlotte Observer named Nelson its girls’ basketball Coach of the Year for her efforts this season, the fourth time she has received this prestigious honor. Nelson has compiled a winning record in 19 of her 21 seasons with the Chargers. The 30 wins this year were a career-best for Nelson. Barbara Nelson has ties to the South Atlantic Conference. She is a graduate of Presbyterian College with a B.S. degree in Psychology. A four-year letter winner in basketball for the Blue Hose, Nelson served two years on the Scotsman Club board for her alma mater. She coached three players who signed SAC scholarships, including current Carson-Newman College rising senior forward Tashea Ledbetter. The accolades her Providence Day players have received could fill several scrapbooks. Konecka Drakeford was a two-time Parade AllAmerican (1991 and 1993). Drakeford was the NCAA Division II Player of the Year her senior season at Johnson C. Smith University. Both Drakeford and Natasha Brackett were named the Gatorade N.C. Player of the Year and N.C. Miss Basketball in 1993 and 2001, respectively. Brackett (Auburn) is one of four former Chargers to sign NCAA Division I scholarships. Drakeford (Israel and Turkey) and Brackett (Israel) have played professionally as well. Nelson’s involvement in the game of basketball extends beyond the Providence Day campus. A 12-year participant in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), Nelson was a high school All-American selection committee member in 2006-07. She has been a Nike Basketball Camp Director from 1999 to the present. She has coached AAU basketball (boys and girls) since 1986. Nelson was an assistant coach for an AAU 18 and under state and national championship team in 1986. She has coached the Charlotte Royals (boys), Charlotte Monarchs, Carolina Comets and N.C. Flight. Nelson spent two years as a floor coach for the WNBA Charlotte Sting during open and free-agent tryouts. A much-in-demand clinician, speaker and student of the game, Nelson has worked and attended camps and clinics at Charlotte, N.C. State, Wake Forest, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Lipscomb, Gardner-Webb and Wingate. Nelson and her husband Vernon have two children: Quinn (17) and Haley (14). “Barbara Nelson has an intensity and passion for the game of basketball,” Vice-President and Director of Athletics Steve Poston said. “Since our first interview, Coach Nelson has approached this opportunity with enthusiasm and excitement.” “She understands the balance an NCAA Division II student-athlete must achieve,” Poston noted. “We want to offer each of our studentathletes a well-balanced experience athletically, academically, socially and spiritually. Barbara Nelson understands this concept very well.” “Her track record is proven; Barbara Nelson knows how to win,” Poston added. “It is very important for us not to lose a step." 14 14 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DEBRA SAVINO Assistant Coach Debra Savino joins the Wingate University women’s basketball coaching staff in the summer of 2007. Savino was an assistant women’s basketball coach at nearby Queens University of Charlotte in 2006. She has also been a Physical Education teacher and the head basketball and field hockey coach at Charlotte Country Day since 2001 and the Camp Director for basketball and field hockey since 2002. Savino was named the Mecklenburg County field hockey Coach of the Year in the fall of 2006. Savino received her Bachelor of Science degree in Government from Clark University in Worcester, Mass. At Clark, Savino participated in two Final Fours in basketball. Also, she was a member of two state championship teams in field hockey. Savino earned her Masters of Science in Physical Education at Winthrop University. Savino has loads of coaching experience at many different levels. She was the head coach of the Charlotte Heat, a semi-pro team in the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League. Also, Savino was the head basketball coach at Charlotte Country Day for five seasons. In addition, Savino has attended numerous coaching clinics to continue her professional development. She attended the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Conference/Final Four each of the past four years. Also, she attended Coach K’s Coaching Academy at Duke University in 1997. Savino participated in WBCA/Adidas Coaches Clinic with Pat Summitt and Billie Moore in 2000. “Coach Savino brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our staff,” Wingate head coach Barbara Nelson said. “She has been an assistant at the college and high school levels as well as a head coach in high school and AAU basketball. She is an accomplished floor coach and has extensive knowledge in training and conditioning.” “Coach Savino and I have worked together previously with great success and I am excited that she will be joining Wingate’s basketball program,” Nelson added. “Coach Savino will be planning and implementing Wingate’s weight and conditioning program along with many other basketball duties.” Savino has also spent time as an ACC field hockey official. Furthermore, she served as the Vice-President of the Carolina Field Hockey Coaches Association for three years. In addition to her experience as a certified NCAA field hockey official, Savino has spent time as a lacrosse official as well. A graduate of Lake Region High School (Naples, Maine), Savino was inducted into the LRHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. She won the Carl Bolick Coach of the Year award at Charlotte Country Day School in 2004. Under her watch, CCDS won the NCISAA field hockey state championship in 2005. While an assistant coach at Providence Day School, Savino helped then-head coach Barbara Nelson lead the Chargers to the NCISAA state championship in basketball (2001). BROOKE WILKINSON Graduate Assistant Coach Brooke Wilkinson is in her second season with the women’s basketball coaching staff at Wingate University. She is entering her second year with the Bulldogs and her first season under new head coach Barbara Nelson. Wilkinson was an assistant for head coach Johnny Jacumin in 2006-07. Wilkinson was a four-year starter on the women’s basketball team at Gardner-Webb University, where she was a standout performer on and off the court for the GWU Bulldogs. A Gastonia native, the East Gaston High School product finished her career in second place for most games played (106) and most games started (87) at Gardner-Webb. A good all-around player, Wilkinson netted a career-high 22 points against Mercer on Jan. 3, 2004. She dished out a career-best seven assists against Florida Atlantic in 2003, currently the second most in a single game in GWU history. “Brooke was a solid player for us and we are grateful for her time at Gardner-Webb,” GWU head coach Rick Reeves said. “She helped us reach the Atlantic Sun Tournament for the first time in our history during her senior season. We wish her continued success at Wingate University.” Wilkinson graduated in May, 2006 and earned her degree in public relations with a minor in business administration. She is enrolled in Wingate’s MBA program through the University’s Metro College. www.sports.wingate.edu 15 15 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NCAA DIVISION II ALL-TIME WINNINGEST ACTIVE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES -- BY PERCENTAGE NCAA DIVISION II ALL-TIME WINNINGEST ACTIVE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES -- BY VICTORIES Coach, Team 1. Nyla Milleson, Drury 2. Gene Roebuck, North Dakota 3. Ron McHenry, Washburn 4. Brandon Schneider, Emporia St. 5. Barbara Stevens, Bentley 6. David Slifer, Central Mo. St. 7. Jodi Gault, Pitt.-Johnstown 8. Curt Fredrickson, Northern St. 9. Bob Schneider, West Tex. A&M 10. Glenn Wilkes Jr., Rollins 11. Jacques Curtis, Shaw 12. Carmen Dolfo, Western Wash. 13. Lonnie Bartley, Fort Valley St. 14. Tim La Kose, Cal St. Bakersfield Yrs.W 6 160 19 498 6 159 8 205 29 711 17 429 24 519 27 612 28 634 20 444 6 140 15 329 22 481 13 255 L 27 85 33 45 193 117 148 183 201 143 47 112 167 94 Pct. .856 .854 .828 .820 .787 .786 .778 .770 .759 .756 .749 .746 .742 .731 Coach, Team 1. Barbara Stevens, Bentley 2. Bob Schneider, West Tex. A&M 3. Curt Fredrickson, Northern St Yrs.W 29 711 28 634 27 612 L 193 201 183 Pct. .787 .759 .770 4. Johnny Jacumin, Wingate 26 568 211 .729 15. Johnny Jacumin, Wingate 26 568 211 .729 16. Nancy Winstel, Northern Ky. 26 538 209 .720 16. Darcie Vincent, California (Pa.) 10 216 84 .720 18. David Smith, Bellarmine 24 480 194 .712 19. Annette Wiles, Fort Hays St. 13 274 113 .708 20. Tom Shirley, Philadelphia U. 25 516 226 .695 21. Peter Cinella, American Int'l. 13 270 122 .689 22. Steve Harold, Glenville St. 11 229 104 .688 23. Melissa Tiber, Tusculum 5 99 46 .683 24. Steve McDonald, Fairmont St 6 118 55 .682 25. Greg Bruce, Western Ore. 15 293 137 .681 (Minimum five years as a head coach at a Division II school; includes record at four-year colleges only) 16 5. Nancy Winstel, Northern Ky. 26 6. Jodi Gault, Pitt.-Johnstown 24 7. Tom Shirley, Philadelphia U. 25 8. Gene Roebuck, North Dakota 19 9. Lonnie Bartley, Fort Valley St. 22 10. David Smith, Bellarmine 24 11. Gene Steinmeyer, NW Mo. St. 22 12. Roger Vannoy, Lincoln Memorial 24 13. Glenn Wilkes Jr., Rollins 20 14. David Slifer, Central Mo. St. 17 15. Wendy Hedberg, SIU Edwardsville 27 16. Mary Fleig, Millersville 23 17. John Carrick, GC&SU 23 18. Robert Skinner, Albany St. (Ga.) 26 19. Chad Lavin, South Dakota 24 20. Claudette Charney, Hillsdale 22 21. Margaret Parsons, Clarion 25 22. Kathy O'Neil, Mass.-Lowel 21 23. John Reynolds Jr., Florida Tech 19 24. Lee Buchanan, Mo.-St. Louis 19 25. Lori Ulferts, St. Cloud St. 21 538 519 516 498 481 480 461 449 444 429 416 404 402 401 393 383 370 355 352 351 343 209 148 226 85 167 194 236 231 143 117 330 218 261 304 289 229 286 250 189 200 234 .720 .778 .695 .854 .742 .712 .661 .660 .756 .786 .558 .650 .606 .569 .576 .626 .564 .587 .651 .637 .594 (Note: Coaches of institutions that are reclassifying to another division and are past the exploratory year are not included on this list.) www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Anna Atkinson Emily Paffrath Tanetra Barrett Kerri Metzker www.sports.wingate.edu 17 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 3 TANETRA BARRETT HOMETOWN: MARSHVILLE, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: FOREST HILLS CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: 5-5 2005-06: Tanetra Barrett was named the 2006 South Atlantic Region Player of the Year. In addition, she was a member of the 2006 Daktronics, Inc., NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball All-America first team, selected by members of CoSIDA. Barrett helped the Bulldogs advance to the regional finals. She was also named a Kodak/WBCA All-America Team Honorable Mention. Furthermore, Barrett was named to the 2006 Women’s Division II Bulletin All-American fourth team. In addition to her regional and national honors, Barrett was named the SAC Player of the Year and a first team all-SAC pick as Wingate won the 2006 SAC regular season title. Barrett led the SAC in scoring at 19.8 points per game. She had the top field goal percentage in the league at 53.2. Barrett also ranked among the SAC leaders in free throw percentage (76.3), rebounding (5.3), assists (2.4) and steals (1.8). Barrett was 17th in the NCAA Division II in scoring and 45th in individual field goal percentage. Among Barrett’s 2005-06 season highlights were two double-doubles (points, rebounds). She had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to an 85-76 SAC road win over Mars Hill January 21. In the regional championship game versus Shaw, Barrett contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds. Barrett recorded her season-high (and career-high tying) 29 points on two occasions: versus Johnson C. Smith (Nov. 19) and versus Presbyterian (March 1). Barrett tallied 20+ points in 11 of Wingate’s 14 SAC games and 17 of 32 total games. Barrett turns it up in conference play, as she averaged 21.8 points per game versus SAC opponents. Barrett has scored in double figures in 32 consecutive contests. Barrett was named to the Division II South Atlantic Regional All-Tournament team. 2004-05: Barrett was named the Co-Player of the Year in the South Atlantic Conference as a sophomore. In addition, she was a first team All-SAC selection. Barrett averaged 14.1 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game and 2.9 assists per game. She started 31 of Wingate’s 32 games. Barrett hit double figures 25 times, including a season-high 26 markers in a SAC overtime win at Lenoir-Rhyne (Feb. 16, 2005). She stepped up her play in league games, hitting 14.5 points per game in SAC contests. In the SAC rankings, Barrett was listed in almost every major statistical category. She was named to the all-tournament team at the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic Invitational (Nov. 21) and the Valley Imports Classic (Dec. 4). 2003-04: Barrett was named to the SAC All-Freshman team after a solid first season. Barrett nailed 29 points against number 14 North Dakota State University in the Miller Orthopaedic Clinic Invitational at Wingate in January. She had 27 points in a big SAC tournament win over Lenoir-Rhyne March 6. She averaged 11.6 ppg. Barrett hit 54.1 percent of her field goals, second on the team to Veronica Taylor. All total, Barrett had 18 double-figure scoring games. HIGH SCHOOL: Barrett was a four-year starter for coach Chris Batchelor at Forest Hills High School. As a senior, Barrett averaged 22 points per game, leading the Yellow Jackets to the state 2A sectional finals and a 22-4 overall record. Forest Hills also won the Rocky River (2A) Conference title her final season as Barrett shot 56 percent from the field and dished out 4.2 assists per game. A four-time All-Union County selection, Barrett has a trophy-case full of high school honors. She earned RRC Player of the Year and Union County Player of the Year honors two times each. Tanetra is the daughter of Jerry and Marilyn Barrett. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 29 vs. Presbyterian (3/1/06) REBS: 13 vs. Belmont Abbey (1/3/05) ASSTS: 9 vs. N. Greenville (11/30/04) WINGATE UNIVERSITY CAREER STATISTICS 18 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 21 LAKIN BYER HOMETOWN: BASSETT, VA. HIGH SCHOOL: BASSETT CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: FORWARD HEIGHT: 5-9 2005-06: Lakin Byer averaged 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 30 games for the Bulldogs in her junior season. Byer started four games for Coach Jacumin and the Bulldogs in the 2005-06 campaign. Byer scored a season-high 13 points against USC Upstate on November 23. 2004-05: Byer came off the bench to hit a game-high 22 points as the Bulldogs defeated Columbus State 82-71 in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional in Raleigh (March 11, 2005). She had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Byer averaged 6.6 points per game. Her season-high was 23 points in a huge overtime win at Catawba (Jan. 26, 2005). Byer had seven double-figure scoring games. She was second on the team in free throw percentage (74.7 percent). 2003-04: Byer could not have scripted her collegiate debut any better, as she had 26 points and 11 rebounds (both team-highs) as the Bulldogs defeated Queens in the Queen City Classic at Wingate Nov. 15. Byer started 21 of Wingate’s 31 games as a freshman. She averaged 6.7 ppg and 3.6 rpg. Her SAC scoring high was 19 points in a huge overtime win at Lenoir-Rhyne (Jan. 28). Byer hit double digits in eight games during her first year at Wingate. She hit 47.1 percent of her field goals. Her 38 steals were fourth on the team charts. HIGH SCHOOL: Byer led Bassett to a state basketball championship in 2000. In addition, Bassett won the district and tournament titles each year CAREER HIGHS: she played. Her coach at Bassett was Tom Herring. As a senior, Byer led PTS: 26 vs. Queens (11/15/03) the team in assists with 5.7 apg. Byer won has a full trophy case, as she earned several all-district and all-region honors during her career. She was REBS: 11 vs. Newberry (2/14/04) an All-State selection in 2000. She also played softball at Bassett. Lakin Byer ASSTS: 6 vs. Francis Marion (12/9/04) is the daughter of Randy and Penny Byer. WINGATE UNIVERSITY CAREER STATISTICS www.sports.wingate.edu 19 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 33 KERRI METZKER HOMETOWN: CHARLOTTE, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: VANCE CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: FORWARD HEIGHT: 6-0 2005-06: Kerri Metzker averaged 6.7 points and 3.3. rebounds in 28 games for the Bulldogs in her junior season. She started one game on the year. Metzker scored a career-high 22 points at Belmont Abbey on December 17. 2004-05: Metzker made a solid contribution to Wingate’s SAC regular season title and NCAA play-off run. One of five Bulldogs to play in every game (32), Metzker made eight starts for Wingate. She averaged 6.2 points per game and 3.2 boards per game. Metzker scored a career-high 17 points in a road win at North Greenville (Nov. 30, 2004). She had 16 points in a big home win over Winston-Salem State (Dec. 15, 2004). Metzker had eight double-figure scoring games for the Bulldogs during her first season in the blue-and-gold. She is a SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student with a 3.46 GPA in Marketing. HIGH SCHOOL: Metzker played her high school hoops at Vance High School in Charlotte. Metzker was a McDonald’s All-American candidate and two-time all-league pick in basketball at Vance. On the Vance career charts, Metzker is first in career blocks and second in career points and rebounds. Vance won the conference title three of the four years she played. In addition, they won the sectional and regionals titles her senior year, advancing to the state championship game in the process. Metzker led Vance in scoring, rebounding and blocks her final season. As a senior, she was all-conference and all-county in basketball. Metzker was a three-time all-league choice in volleyball, earning conference Player of the Year honors as a senior. Kerri is the daughter of Martin and Lynn Metzker. Kerri’s mom was an All-American swimmer at Michigan State University. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 22 vs. Belmont Abbey (12/17/05) REBS: 9 vs. Belmont Abbey (11/19/04) ASSTS: 6 vs. Presbyterian (2/9/05) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS 20 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 23 PETRA NAGY HOMETOWN: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY HIGH SCHOOL: NORCROSS, GA. CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: GUARD HEIGHT: 5-9 2005-06: Petra Nagy averaged 2.9 points, 1.1 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 28 games for the Bulldogs. Nagy made 16 starts on the year. Nagy scored a season-high 14 points against SAC opponent Lenoir-Rhyne on February 15. 2004-05: Nagy recorded a career-high 22 points in a SAC road win over Presbyterian (Jan. 12, 2005). She hit double digits 11 times. The Bulldogs won seven games when Nagy hit double figures. Nagy led the Bulldogs with 43 three-point field goals. She made her presence known in SAC play, hitting 10 points per game in league games. On the season, Nagy averaged 8.0 ppg and 2.8 rebounds per game. She is a member of the South Atlantic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll with a 3.67 GPA in Sport Management. 2003-04: Nagy averaged 3.8 ppg during her first Wingate season. Nagy was one of four Wingate players to play in all 31 games during the 2003-04 campaign. She hit 14 points in a big SAC road win at Carson-Newman Feb. 7. In the C-N game, she hit five-of-eight field goals and three-of-four three-pointers. Wingate was 3-1 overall when Nagy hit double-figure points. She started three contests. HIGH SCHOOL: Nagy joined the Bulldogs following an outstanding career at Norcross High. A member of the Hungarian Junior National basketball team, Nagy averaged 16 points per game and five assists per game her senior season at Norcross for coach Mike Lee. While at Norcross, Nagy lettered in basketball, volleyball and track. She was captain for two seasons in basketball. She earned CAREER HIGHS: all-county honors in basketball, leading Norcross in scoring as a junior and PTS: 22 vs. Presbyterian (1/12/05) scoring and assists as a senior. In volleyball, she was team MVP and team captain her senior year, earning honorable mention all-county honors. Petra REBS: 8 vs. Mars Hill (1/22/05) Nagy is the daughter of Antal Nagy and Gabriella Kovacs. ASSTS: 9 vs. Belmont Abbey (11/19/04) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS www.sports.wingate.edu 21 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 54 EMILY PAFFRATH HOMETOWN: BAKERSVILLE, N.C. HIGH SCHOOL: MITCHELL CLASS: SENIOR POSITION: FORWARD HEIGHT: 6-2 2005-06: Emily Paffrath earned a spot on the All- SAC second team. The Mitchell High School product led the league with 2.6 blocks per game. Paffrath was 14th on the NCAA Division II charts in blocked shots per game. Paffrath had four or more blocks in nine games her junior season. Wingate won eight of those nine games. Paffrath averaged 8.2 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per contest. She stepped her play in league games, as she contributed 10 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game in SAC play. Paffrath spent the fall semester as a member of Wingate’s regionally-ranked volleyball team. 2004-05: Paffrath was 12th in the NCAA Division II in blocked shots per game, averaging 2.9 rejections per contest. She charted second in the SAC in the same listing. Paffrath hit a career-high tying 21 points in a SAC road win at Newberry (Jan. 15, 2005). She made 10-of-13 field goals against the Indians. On the season, Paffrath averaged 7.1 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game. She is a SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll student with a 3.41 GPA in Elementary Education. An active member of the campus community, Paffrath is involved in the Honors Program, student government and the SAAC. 2003-04: Paffrath was named the South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year following her first season in the Bulldog blue-and-gold. In addition, she was a member of the SAC AllFreshman team. Paffrath led the league in blocked shots with 2.8 blocks per game. She was eighth in the NCAA Division II in the same category. For the season, she averaged 10.3 ppg and 8.9 rpg. Paffrath led the team in rebounding. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport star (basketball, volleyball, track) at Mitchell High School, Paffrath was the Western Highlands Conference basketball Player of the Year two years in a row. Her senior year, she averaged 18.9 ppg, 11.0 rpg and 6.7 blocks per game as Mitchell advanced to the N.C. state play-offs. She had four triple-doubles (points, rebounds and blocks) during her senior season. Paffrath played on the Team North Carolina AAU team in the USA Junior Olympics, leading the squad to the national championship. .In volleyball, Paffrath earned All-Western Highlands Conference honors three times. She was WHC volleyball Player of the Year her sophomore season. She was a four-year class president and four-year member of the student council at Mitchell. Emily is the daughter of Mark and Jackie Paffrath. CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 23 vs. Mars Hill (1/21/06) REBS: 15 vs. Catawba (1/26/06) ASSTS: 6 vs. Francis Marion (12/6/04) WINGATE UNIVERSITY STATISTICS 22 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 35 KATE EDWARDS 24 KASEY GILLIS LAURINBURG, N.C. SCOTLAND JUNIOR GUARD 5-9 INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. PIEDMONT JUNIOR GUARD 5-10 2005-06: Kate Edwards averaged 6.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 31 games for the Bulldogs in her sophomore season. She started seven games on the year. Edwards scored a career-high 23 points while hitting six three-point field goals in a Bulldog victory at Claflin on November 15. 2005-06: Kasey Gillis averaged 2.9 points and 1.0 assists in 30 games. Gillis started three games and averaged 2.3 assists per start. She recorded a career-high 14 points against West Virginia Wesleyan in the Ortho Carolina Invitational, hosted by Wingate University on December 3. 2004-05: Kate Edwards made a solid contribution to the Bulldogs as a first-year player. In 23 games, she chipped in 0.7 points per game and 0.6 rebounds per game. In her first game in the Wingate blue-and-gold, Edwards hit a threepoint field goal in a win over Queens (Nov. 18, 2004). She hit a season-high four points against NCAA Division II number five Shaw (Jan. 6, 2005). QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE: Gillis averaged 12 points per game and five assists per game for the Royals in 2004-05. HIGH SCHOOL: Kate Edwards played basketball, volleyball and soccer at Scotland High. Her basketball coach was Ricky Brooks. In basketball, Edwards averaged 15 ppg as a senior. She earned team MVP honors and served as team captain in all three sports as a senior. Edwards was allconference two years each in all three sports. A two-time MVP in soccer, Edwards and her teammates won the conference championship her senior year as Edwards netted all-county honors. Edwards scored 100 goals during her Scotland soccer career. Kate is the daughter of Roger and Mary Evelyn Edwards. Her brother (Doug) is a member of the Wingate University football team. Her cousin (Russ Adams) plays infield for the Toronto Blue Jays. HIGH SCHOOL: Kasey Gillis played basketball and soccer at Piedmont High School. She was MVP of the basketball team her junior and senior seasons. She was All-South Piedmont Conference and All-Union County three years each in basketball. CAREER HIGHS: CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 23 vs. Claflin (11/15/05) PTS: 14 vs. W.Va. Wesleyan (12/3/05) REBS: 8 vs. Claflin (11/15/05) REBS: 4 vs. Tusculum (1/7/06) ASSTS: 6 vs. Newberry (2/11/06) ASSTS: 3 vs. Newberry (3/4/06) www.sports.wingate.edu 23 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 12 ANNA ATKINSON 20 PAIGE MINCEY SAVANNAH, GA. SOUTH EFFINGHAM SOPHOMORE GUARD 5-8 MARION, N.C. MCDOWELL SOPHOMORE GUARD 5-6 2005-06: Anna Atkinson was named to the 2006 Women’s Division II Bulletin All- Freshman Team. The 2006 SAC Freshman of the Year, she also earned a spot on the All- SAC, second team. She directed the top-scoring offense in the SAC during her freshman campaign. The Bulldogs averaged 76.4 points per game during the 2005-06 season. In the SAC statistical rankings, Atkinson led the league in steals per game (2.1) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1). She finished second in the SAC in assists per game (5.0). Atkinson was 32nd in assists per game in the NCAA Division II rankings. She contributed 9.9 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game during her first season as Wingate’s point guard. Atkinson tallied 10.8 points per game in SAC encounters. She had nine assists in four contests, including league wins over Newberry (Jan. 14) and Mars Hill (Feb. 18). Atkinson notched 20 points in a game twice, the most recent time in a 78-76 win at Newberry on Feb. 11. Atkinson hit a threepoint field goal with 16 seconds remaining that gave Wingate the lead for good in a 67-64 victory over Clayton State University in the semi-finals of the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional Saturday, March 11. Atkinson was named to the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Regional All-Tournament team. 2005-06: Paige Mincey averaged 1.1 points and 0.6 rebounds in 20 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. Mincey scored a career-high six points against Livingstone on January 2. HIGH SCHOOL: Mincey was a first team All-State selection in both basketball and softball during her career at South Effingham. Mincey completed her career with 1085 points (she missed the final eight games of her career with an injury). The team MVP in basketball her final season, she averaged 16 points per game. In 2005, she hit .434 on the softball diamond. She was first team All-Conference in tennis her senior season. HIGH SCHOOL: Atkinson is the career assist leader in the state of North Carolina with 898. She was the Northwestern (4A) Conference Player of the Year in 2004-05, leading the Titans of McDowell High School to a 26-1 overall record. The Titans won three NW4A regular season championships during her career. She was named the MVP of the GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational Tournament in December of 2004, breaking the tournament records for assists. The salutatorian of her graduating class, she played basketball, tennis and soccer during her athletic career at McDowell. An AllState choice in basketball as a senior, Atkinson was All-NW4A four years in a row. She also earned all-league honors in tennis (three years) and soccer (two years). CAREER HIGHS: CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 20 vs. Newberry (3/1/06) PTS: 6 vs. Livingstone (1/2/06) REBS: 8 vs. Shaw (3/13/06) REBS: 3 vs. Newberry (1/14/06) ASSTS: 9 vs. Mars Hill (2/18/06) ASSTS: 2 vs. Elizabeth City St. (12/2/05) 24 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 22 LESLIE TUCKER 10 BRITTANY WEST MATTHEWS, N.C. WEDDINGTON SOPHOMORE FORWARD 5-10 VALDESE, N.C. EAST BURKE SOPHOMORE GUARD 5-7 2005-06: Leslie Tucker averaged 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 19 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. Tucker scored a career-high six points against Catawba on January 25. 2005-06: Brittany West averaged 1.4 points and 0.4 assists in 22 games for the Bulldogs in her freshman season. West started one game against SAC opponent Lenior-Rhyne. She scored a career-high seven points against Converse on January 23. HIGH SCHOOL: Leslie Tucker was a basketball and softball standout at Weddington High School. A team captain in basketball, she led Weddington in scoring her final season. She was an All-South Piedmont Conference selection in basketball her senior year. In softball, she was All-Union County three years and All-SPC one year for the Warriors. Her brother played baseball at Lander University. HIGH SCHOOL: West led East Burke in assists (181) as a senior. She is East Burke’s all-time career assist leader with 432. A three-year letterwinner, West is second on East Burke’s career charts with 225 steals. During her senior season, West averaged 9.7 points per game, 6.7 assists per game and 4.7 steals per game. She was her honorable mention All-Conference as a senior. West played in the Charlotte All-Star Game during the spring of 2005. Her career assists-to-turnovers ratio is 432 to 272 (1.59).Her career high was 13 assists in one game. CAREER HIGHS: CAREER HIGHS: PTS: 6 vs. Catawba (1/25/06) PTS: 7 vs. Converse (1/23/06) REBS: 4 vs. Carson-Newman (2/25/06) REBS: 3 vs. Converse (1/23/06) ASSTS: 1 vs. Carson-Newman (1/28/06) ASSTS: 3 vs. Livingstone (1/2/06) www.sports.wingate.edu 25 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 11/1 SUZANNE JONES 42 AUTUMN PAYNE ALBEMARLE, N.C. WEST STANLY FRESHMAN GUARD 5-6 DALTON, GA. GORDON CENTRAL FRESHMAN FORWARD 6-1 HIGH SCHOOL: Suzanne Jones joins the Bulldogs after a successful basketball career at West Stanly High School. Jones was a co-captain her senior year playing for head coach Larry Honeycutt. She led the team in points (14 ppg), assists (6 apg) and steals (5 spg). A two-time AllConference selection, Jones was the MVP of the 2005 Northeast Medical Prep Holiday Classic. A member of the National Honor Society, Jones earned four letters in basketball during her time at West Stanly. Suzanne is the daughter of Richard and Cindy Jones. HIGH SCHOOL: Autumn Payne participated in three sports while at Gordon Central High School. Payne was a member of the basketball, softball and track teams. She captained the Warrior basketball team her senior season. Payne was an All-Region honoree in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Autumn is the daughter of Marvin Payne and Donna Morgan. 26 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 44 STACIE RHODES 25 SARAH ROSSER RALEIGH, N.C. N. RALEIGH CENTRAL FRESHMAN CENTER 6-4 RALEIGH, N.C. WAKEFIELD FRESHMAN GUARD 5-10 HIGH SCHOOL: Stacie Rhodes was a letter winner in both basketball and softball at North Raleigh Christian Academy. Rhodes led her team in scoring and rebounding for two seasons, serving as a team captain for both her junior and senior campaigns. She also was an All-Conference performer in her final two seasons as well. In the classroom, Rhodes was on the “A” Honor Roll, a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll. She earned the National Science and Math Merit Award. Stacie is the daughter of David and Tamra Rhodes. HIGH SCHOOL: Sarah Rosser played basketball for head coach Danielle Blackburn at Wakefield High School. Rosser was a captain and a first-team All-Conference performer in her senior season. The 5-9 guard was on the Academic Honor Roll and an Academic All-Conference honoree. Sarah is the daughter of John and Carol Rosser. www.sports.wingate.edu 27 ATHLETIC TRAINERS Shanick Augustin, Certified Athletic Trainer Leigh Ann Caldwell, MBA, ATC-L The Wingate University Athletic Training education program received its CAAHEP certification in 2000. Congratulations to the Athletic Training education program and thank you to everyone who helped make this honor happen. 28 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Cindy McCotter & Elaine Potter 108 S. 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Cohen Dave’s Pizza & Subs Duey’s Exxon Eckerd Eagle Chase Edwards Auto Sales Fox 18 Gino’s 34 47 38 29 39 44 62 43 58 57 49 31 32-33 58 39 55 41 58 47 38 40 51 53 62 Goodwin-Hinson Great China Griffin Motor Company Jesse Helms Larry Helms Jersey Mike’s Subs Mike Johnson Koumi Express Lawrence Chevrolet The Mane Attraction Mar-key Marriott Bob Mayberry McAllister’s McCollum McDonald’s Medicap Metro Honda Mills Cleaners Monterrey New Balance OrthoCarolina Petals Plus 48 55 40 59 47 45 59 59 54 36 42 12 44 13 38 40 28 47 51 45 30 3 49 www.sports.wingate.edu Walt Perry Photo Pro & More Pizza Hut Raceway BP/Amoco Randall Supply Ray-Mart Roy Richardson Sandy’s Cleaners Showmars Signs Now Spiro’s Hilltop Bistro & Bar Sports To You Stonebridge Golf Club SunTrust Tire Country Town of Wingate Union Family Practice Unique Illusions University Auto Care Western Sizzlin/Quincy’s Whitley’s Lawn & Garden Myron Williams 51 31 31 39 36 48 31 48 57 42 52 29 34 29 50 IFC 46 49 42 IBC 41 57 2005-06 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA www.sports.wingate.edu 35 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Mane Attraction Hair & Tanning Salon Pam Randall Owner/Stylist 102 W. Wilson St. Wingate, N.C. 28174 Phone: 704-233-4481 Infrared Body Wrap, Hair, Tanning, Waxing, Retail Walk-Ins Welcome RANDALL SUPPLY, INC. 2409 WALKUP AVE. MONROE, N.C. 28110 AC-DC MOTOR REPAIR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES BUS: (704) 289-6479 KEN RANDALL KENNETH RANDALL, JR. 36 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Tanetra Barrett Petra Nagy Anna Atkinson Emily Paffrath www.sports.wingate.edu Kerri Metzker 37 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Phillip R. Gaddy Personal Financial Allstate Financial Services, LLC 396 East Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: 704-289-5041 314 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, N.C. 28110 Phone: 704-282-0076 Fax: 704-282-0077 38 GO BULLDOGS! www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL John Lee Bates, DDS Family Dentistry 207 W. Wilson St. Wingate, N.C. (704) 233-5545 “GO BULLDOGS” Two Monroe locations Monroe Mall & Hwy 74 across from The Hampton Inn Raceway BP Amoco 4 Convenient Locations: 4005 Hwy 74E Wingate, N.C. 28174 704-233-5835 1004 N. Charlotte Avenue Monroe, N.C. 28110 704-226-1611 7910 Lyles Lane Concord, N.C. 704-979-0321 2030 E. Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, N.C. 28110 704-289-6607 www.sports.wingate.edu 39 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Eagle Chase Golf Club 3215 Brantley Road Marshville, NC 28103 704-385-9000 Wally Moore General Manager We Want You COMPLETELY Satisfied Buy a Large Sandwich And Receive a Small Drink Free (Present this coupon before ordering) 2500 Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 289-3135 Fax: (704)283-1256 4003 Hwy 74E Wingate, N.C. 28174 Pontiac, Buick, GMC “GO BULLDOGS” visit us online: www.GriffinMotor.com 40 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Zachary A. Cohen Attorney at Law Criminal Defense Speeding Tickets DWI 201 N. Main St. Suite 101 Monroe, N.C. 28110 Phone: 704.283.9090 Cell: 704.441.9045 Email: [email protected] Family Law GO BULLDOGS WINGATE FOOTBALL LETTERMAN 1996-99 www.sports.wingate.edu 41 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAR KEY Temporary Projects Special iz ed Staf fing Temp-to-Hire 704-225-1133 Fax 704-225-1120 Direct Hire 1617 W. Roosevelt Blvd Suite J Monroe, N.C. 28110 Lisa Hildreth, CPA Owner “Let us be a KEY to your staffing success.” Wendi Mullis Recruiting Manager (704)-233-0274 Mike Efird Owner 4515 Hwy. 74 East P.O. Box 898 Wingate, NC 28174 42 www.sports.wingate.edu Sarah Shadrick Recruiting Manager 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Best Western Inn & Suites Monroe, North Carolina The World’s Largest Hotel Chain Across Monroe Aquatics Fitness Center & Behind Union Square Cinema Eight Right Off Highway 74 East across from Lowe’s * Call Direct for Special Wingate University Discount! * All Rooms One King or Two Queen Beds *All Rooms Have: Coffee Maker, Refrigerator * Iron, Full-sized Ironing Board, & In-Room Voicemail * Free High-Speed Internet Access Wired & Wireless * Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast + USA Today * Guest Laundry & Plenty of Fitness Opportunities * Perfect for Weddings, Reunions, or Groups 704-283-4746 2316 Hanover Drive - Monroe, N.C. 28110 www.bestwestern.com/innsuitesmonroe www.sports.wingate.edu 43 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL A Winning Combination… Head football coach Joe Reich and Bob Mayberry, Jr. celebrate the relationship between Wingate University and Mayberry Chrysler Dodge Jeep… www.bobmayberry.com BAUCOM INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL LLC Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services 300 East Phifer Street Monroe, N.C. 28110 Tel. 704-283-5823 Fax 704-289-8099 300 East John Street Matthews, N.C. 28110 Tel. 704-847-9164 Fax 704-847-1139 GOOD LUCK BULLDOGS 44 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Wishing the Bulldogs the best of success from your friends at Jersey Mike’s of Monroe 2300 W. 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Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, NC In Kmart and Food Lion Shopping Center 704-226-1833 BUSINESS HOURS: Lunch: Mon. - Sun.: 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Dinner: Sun. - Thurs.: 4:30p.m.-10:00p.m. Fri. - Sat.: 4:30p.m.-10:30p.m. Monroe: 704-226-1788 Indian Trail: 704-893-8973 http://www.larryhelms.com/sitemap.htm www.sports.wingate.edu 47 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RAY-MART “Sandy’s Cleaners” Special Discount! Screen printing, Embroidery & Sporting Goods 160A Concord Avenue Monroe, North Carolina 28110 Shirts $0.99 Phone: 704-289-5500 Fax: 704-225-0991 Email: [email protected] Marshville - 704-624-5392 Wingate - 704-233-4358 Contacts: Donna Bartlett Marshall Bartlett $50 Up 10% OFF 48 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PETALS PLUS (Flowers and Gifts for All Occasions) 108 North Main Street Wingate, N.C. 28174 704-233-4950 *Family Owned & Operated For That Personalized Service Store Hours: Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. *We Offer A Vast Selection Of Creative, Festive, Fun Balloon Bouquets, Gift Baskets, Silk Arrangements, Bridal & Baby Gifts, Bridal & Wedding Flowers, And More. We Deliver Flowers Nationwide www.sports.wingate.edu 49 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DRIVE A LITTLE - SAVE A LOT WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No Gimmicks Large Inventories People You Can Trust Price You Want Check With Us Before You Buy TIRE COUNTRY, INC. “Quality & Service” Hwy. 601 N., P.O. Box 475 Pageland, SC 29728 Phone: (843) 672-6563 Fax: (843) 672-5060 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. David F. Hill 50 www.sports.wingate.edu Ann Hill 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL EDWARDS AUT O SALES 3901 Hwy. 74 East P.O. Box 357 Wingate, N.C. 28174 Walt Perry Realty Inc. 1661 Walkup Ave. Suite B Monroe, NC 28110 704-283-8181 waltperryrealty.com Commercial Industrial Management Investment Consulting Max Edwards Union County’s Dry Cleaners MILLS CLEANERS AND ROYAL CLEANERS 915 S. CHURCH ST. MONROE, NC 704-289-1755 POTTER RD. STALLINGS, NC 704-821-8445 1305 SKYWAY DR. MONROE, NC 704-283-4384 WEDDINGTON CORNERS WEDDINGTON, NC 704-849-2949 DICKERSON BLVD. MONROE, NC 704-226-1760 HWY. 74 WINGATE, NC 704-233-1963 ROYAL CLEANERS HAYNE ST. MONROE, NC 704-283-6321 3109 PROVIDENCE RD. WAXHAW, NC 704-243-3294 GO BULLDOGS! www.sports.wingate.edu 51 Sp i ro ’s 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Huge Variety of Starters Prime Steaks Variety of Pastas Fresh Fish Sauteé Dishes GOURMET SANDWICHES AND SALADS COFFEE BAR Great Food - Good Times “Where old and new friends meet” 74 East & 601 South Monroe, NC 704-289-3733 52 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL www.sports.wingate.edu 53 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 54 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CiCi’s Pizza LARGE 15“ 1-Topping Bring in your Go Bulldogs! coupon to receive: 1 Buffet, 1 Drink including Tax for $5.99 Medium 12” $4.99 Additional Toppings - $1.00 ea. pepperoni • cheese • ham • beef topping • italian style sausage • alfredo spinach alfredo • onions • mushrooms • green peppers • black olives greeb olives • jalapenos • pineapple • anchovies • diced tomatos SPECIALTY Medium $4.99 Alfredo, BBQ, Pizza Olé & Spinach Alfredo Large GO BULLDOGS! $5.99 DEEP DISH - cheese w/ 1-topping Medium Large $4.99 $6.99 Only $5.00 DESSERT OR GARLIC BREAD Choose from: Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Pizza or Brownies Medium Large $2.99 $3.99 BUFFET HOURS: 11am-10pm Daily MONROE 1226 W. Roosevelt Blvd. (Hwy. 74) Across from Wendy’s good during season only (704) 225-0829 GREAT CHINA Chinese Food to Take Out & Eat In Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Saturday 11:00am-3:00pm Located in the Food Lion Shopping Center (704) 233-1888 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri & Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 10:00 p.m. www.sports.wingate.edu 55 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Lakin Byer Petra Nagy Emily Paffrath Anna Atkinson 56 Kasey Gillis www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GO BULLDOGS!! MYRON WILLIAMS Central Carolina Real Estate Realtor/Broker - Lincensed in NC & SC Specializing in Sales & Services of: Nextel, Motoralo 2-way Radios, Fire Pagers and Metrocall & Arch Pagers We are conveniently located at 2205 Commerce Drive (Behind the Harris Teeter, off of Dickerson Blvd.) “SOLD” on Wingate University • • 17 Years Real Estate Experience Lifelong Wingate Bulldog For all your Real Estate Needs ! ! Our office Hours are: Monday ~ Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Call us for any of your communication needs... Office: 704-283-1127; Toll Free 800-381-9974 You can even check us out on the web at: www.carolinacommunications.net Home Office (704)233-5733 Cell (704)221-4377 In front of Wal-Mart Serving breakfast for $2.95 - Lunch - Dinner Dine-in or Take-out www.showmars.com www.sports.wingate.edu 57 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IT RUNS CIRCLES AROUND EVERYTHING… INCLUDING THE COMPETITION DINE IN * TAKE OUT * DELIVERY DAILY SPECIALS: Mon. & Tues: One 14” Pizza w/2 toppings Wed. & Thurs: Two 14” Pizzas w/ 2 topping Fri & Sat.: One 16” Pizzas w/ 2 topping $7.50 $15.00 $10.00 $10.00 MINIMUM FOR DELIVERY AVAILABLE WITHIN A 8 MILE RADIUS MON-SAT ALL DAY LONG CASH, VISA, or MASTERCARD (704) 624-2622 STORE HOURS: Monday– Thursday 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 6330B W. Marshville Blvd, Monroe, NC (Next to Gaye Chevrolet) 58 The new Kubota ZD21 zero turning radius mower is designed to take on the toughest turf-all day, everyday. The ZD has the lowest noise level of any mower in its class. Our Deluxe Link-Type suspension seat gives you the smoothest, most comfortable ride you’ve ever had on a turf mower. A PTO powered blower feeds a huge 12-bushel hopper so you can mow longer before stopping to empty clippings. The mid-mount mower is easily raised and lowered with a Hydraulic Lift. Cutting height is adjusted by turning a dial. Kubota’s unique Tilt-Up feature allows you to easily raise the front of the mower to perform routine blade maintenance, without removing the mower deck. Innovation. Performance. Convenience. If this is what you value in a turf mower, climb aboard. 3144 Hwy. 74E Monroe, NC 28112 704-233-4242 www.sports.wingate.edu 2006-07 WINGATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GO BULLDOGS!! Authentic Japanese Cuisine, Seafood & Steakhouse Fast, Healthy, Filling & Delicious Dine-In, Take Out, Drive-Thru Watch your meal cooked while waiting!! Our Menu Includes: Fast Entrees Kanki Kabobs Soba Noodles Combination Specials Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 11:00AM-9:30PM Friday-Saturday: 11:00AM-10:00PM 2259 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Monroe, NC 28110 704-226-1988 Best of Luck from The Jesse Helms Center www.jessehelmscenter.org www.sports.wingate.edu 59 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS The purpose of the Wingate University Athletic Endowment Scholarship Program is to provide scholarship assistance to academically qualified student-athletes who show evidence of financial need. All financial awards, including athletic scholarships, are coordinated through the Office of Student Financial Planning. The R. Douglas Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund The Branch Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 by friends, business associates, and family of R. Douglas Branch. Douglas Branch was a 1961 graduate of Wingate College. His love for Wingate, developed as a student and nurtured through many years as a caring alumnus, led him to support his school in many ways. He had a strong interest in Wingate athletics, especially the women's basketball team. The Ron W. Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship The Christopher Baseball Endowed Scholarship was established by friends, former baseball players and family of Coach Ronald W. Christopher. Awarded to a baseball player, the scholarship recognizes Coach Christopher's unparalleled contributions to Wingate University. Wingate's all-time leader in coaching wins, Christopher is a member of the NAIA Hall of Fame and the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame. His players and teams won numerous awards and championships. The Bill Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship The Connell Memorial Golf Scholarship was established at Wingate College in 1993 by friends, faculty and staff, students and family of William Franklin "Bill" Connell, class of 1953. Bill Connell was a student, teacher, coach, counselor and valued employee in his 34-year association with Wingate University. As a student, Bill developed a lifelong appreciation for Wingate, blossoming into his life's work. Generations of students learned to play golf from coach Connell. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, his golf teams won 49 consecutive title matches. Connell began the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and was inducted in 1988. His love for Wingate was reflected in his organizational skills, desire to attain excellence and dedication to students and to the school. The Herschel "Red" and Mary B. Edwards Endowed Scholarship The Edwards Endowed Scholarship was established at Wingate University in 1988 by Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Edwards. Herschel "Red" Edwards graduated from Wingate College in 1939. His love and concern for young people was demonstrated by his providing this scholarship. "Red" was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. 60 The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Ann Hancock Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hancock, Jr., parents of Ann Hancock ('92). This scholarship honors Ann Hancock, a studentathlete at Wingate from 1988-1992. While at Wingate, Ann Hancock received numerous awards for her excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. Her achievements made a positive impact on her fellow students, the University and the larger community. The head women's basketball coach at UNC Wilmington, Hancock was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Coach of the Year in 2003. The Gene Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship The Huntley Memorial Golf Endowed Scholarship was established in 1988 at Wingate University by family and friends of Gene Huntley. This scholarship fund honors the memory of Gene Huntley who attended Wingate College in 1984-88. Gene was a young man whose love for his family, friends and life was demonstrated in many ways. He enjoyed golf and became a very good player in high school and college. The Danny Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship The Miller Athletic Endowed Scholarship was established in 1996 by former players, friends, and associated of Danny Miller. The men's basketball at Wingate University from 1946-52, Coach Miller made a positive impact on his players, the university and the larger community. He was inducted into the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame in 1987. The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship The Winston Parks, Jr. Memorial Basketball Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 by family and friends of Winston Parks, class of 1993. Winston Parks, Jr. was a young man who enjoyed playing basketball. He won many honors during an illustrious academic and athletic career at Wingate. Parks was the first senior college student-athlete to have an NBA tryout. Winston was inducted into the Wingate University Sports Hall of Fame (posthumously) in 2002. Criteria for each scholarship varies. For more information about endowed athletic scholarships at Wingate University, please contact Lee Ragsdale at 704-233-8118. www.sports.wingate.edu BULLDOG HELPING HANDS 243 Framing (Greg York) AA Metro Moving and Storage Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alley The Asbill Company (William Asbill) Mr. Charles H. 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They are welcomed by the hospitality room before home football and at conference basketball doubleheaders. The Bulldog Club is a way for friends of the University to stay connected and help outstanding young men and women compete in college athletics. Last year, the Bulldog Club had 181 memberships and 194 members. Our goal for 2006-07 is to have a minimum of 200 Club members. This year, the Bulldog Club will sponsor the Bill Connell Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, October 27 during the University’s Homecoming festivities. We hope everyone will come out for a great day of fun, fellowship, food and golf. Join the Bulldog Club today and share in the success of the Wingate athletic program. Know that your gift is important to the future of Wingate University. Bulldog Club Gift Levels Hall of Fame Club - $2,500 + Golden "W" Club - $1,000 - $2,499 Big Blue Club - $500 - $999 Coach's Club - $250 - $499 Player's Club - $100 - $249 www.sports.wingate.edu 63 WINGATE UNIVERSITY SIZE: More than 1,700 students, 390-acre campus including six residence halls, student apartments, rolling lawns, a lake, first-class athletic facilities and more than 30 buildings LOCATION: Less than an hour from metropolitan Charlotte, N.C. Four miles east of Monroe. Midway between the North Carolina mountains and coast. Wingate University, Campus Box 3059, Wingate, North Carolina 28174. Check out our home page at www.wingate.edu. Or call us at 1-800-755-5550. HISTORY: Wingate University was founded by Baptists in 1896 as an independent institution and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Wingate University is coeducational. Its students come from more than 30 states across America and several foreign countries. They represent a diverse range of races, faiths and ethnic heritages. ACADEMICS: Wingate University is a liberal arts university offering more than 37 majors on the undergraduate level including pre-professional programs. It offers graduate programs in business and education as well as a doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD). Ninety percent of faculty hold doctorates in their teaching specialty. All classes and labs are taught by faculty. Low student-to-teacher ratio. ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II intercollegiate men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and tennis. Intercollegiate women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Co-ed cheerleading is also a varsity sport. Men’s and women’s intramural programs. TRAVEL/STUDY PROGRAMS: W'International is available to every student at little additional cost. Students and professors have visited several hundred destinations on five continents throughout the world. The Wingate-inLondon semester allows as many as 20 students and a Wingate University professor to spend 14 weeks studying in Europe each fall. Select Wingate University students study abroad at partner universities in Hong Kong, China and Copenhagen, Denmark. Undergraduate Studies Accounting Art Art & Education Athletic Training Biology Bioloy & Education Business Mathematics Chemistry Chemistry Business Communication Studies Computer Science Elementary Education English English & Education Environmental Biology Finance Fine Arts (BFA) History Human Services Management Marketing Mathematics 64 Mathematics-Computer Science Mathematics & Education Middle Grade Education Music Music Education Parks & Recreation Administration Philosophy Physical Education Psychology Reading Education Religious Studies Sociology Social Studies Education Spanish Sport Management Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Ministerial Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Graduate Studies Business (MBA) Education (MAEd, MAT) Physical Education (MEd.) Sports Administration (MEd.) Professional Studies Pharmacy (PharmD.) 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