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Chowan University 2 0 1 3 V o l l e y ba l l M ed i a G ui d e

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Quick Facts Location: Murfreesboro, NC

Enrollment:: 1,400

President: Dr. M. Christopher White

Nickname: Hawks

School Colors: Blue and White

Athletic Director: Dennis Helsel

Head Coach: Makini Thompson

Years at Chowan: 2nd Season

Facility: Helms Center

Capacity: 2000

Affiliation: NCAA Division II

Conference: CIAA

C U H aw ks V o lle y ba l l C on tac t In fo rma ti on

Makini Thompson

Head Coach

(252) 398-6434

Felicia Hollingsworth

Administrative Assistant

(252) 398-1239

hollif@chowan.edu

Allie Kolezynski

Dir. Of Athletic Communications

(252) 398-6378

ahkolezynski0814@chowan.edu

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Table of Contents

Quick Facts/Contact Information 1

Roster 2

Institutional Information 3

Head Coach 4

Team Biographies 5-11

Accommodation Listings 12

2012 Season Statistics 13-14

Volleyball Records 15

Honors/Awards 16

2013 Season Schedule 17

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Num. Full Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown/Previous School

1 Lauren East MB 5-9 Jr. Elizabeth City, NC/Lenior Com. College

2 Nikira Fults MB 5-7 Jr. El Paso, TX/John L. Chapin High School

3 Jordan Miller OH 5-11 Fr. Elizabeth City, NC/Pasquotank High School

5 Suraya Chase OH 5-10 Fr. Arouca, Trinidad & Tabago/Bishop Anstey East

6 Kristen Shuford L 5-5 Jr. Nashville, NC/Louisburg Junior College

7 Kelsey Schlake S 5-10 So. Cortland, NE/Jefferson Com. College

9 Allison Smith S 5-9 So. Manassas, VA/Stonewall Jackson High School

10 Jasmine Chapman OH 5-9 Jr. Charlotte NC/Phillip O. Berry High School

14 Brianna Smith OH 5-5 So. Oxford, NC/Homeschooled

16 Cindy Ehrich 7 5-0 Fr. Fredericksburg, VA/Riverbend High School

C H O W A N U N IV E R S ITY

H A W K S V O L L E Y B A L L

2 0 1 3 R O S TE R

2009 CIAA Champions 2010 CIAA Champions

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Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office (800) 488-4101

Business Office (252) 398-6252

Registrar’s Office (252) 398-1230

Financial Aid Office (252) 398-1229

Important Websites Chowan University www.chowan.edu

Athletics www.gocuhawks.com

NCAA www.ncaa.org

NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.com

NCCAA www.thenccaa.org

CIAA www.theciaa.com

Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills. Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.

Academic Programs

Accounting

Allied Heath

American Studies

Biology

Business

-Applied Business

-Business Admin.

-Small Business Management

-Small Business Administration

Chemistry

Church Music

Coaching

Counseling

Criminal Justice

Drama

Elementary Education

English

Environmental Biology

Exercise Science

Fine Art Studies

Graphic Communications

Graphic Design

History

History (Contemporary)

History Education

Humanities Studies

Information Studies

Innovative Ministry Leadership

Innovative Music Ministry

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Marketing

Music

Music Business/Technology

Music Education

Physical Education

Physical Education/ Teacher

Education Emphasis

Pre-Professional

-Pre-Dentistry

-Pre-Law

-Pre-Medicine

-Pre-Nursing

-Pre-Physical Therapy

-Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Printing Production and

Imagery Technology

Psychology

Psychology

(General Experimental)

Public History

Religion

Science

Social Science

Sports Management

Studio Art

Teacher Education

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Makini Thompson returns to Chowan for her second season at the

helm of the volleyball program. Thompson comes to Chowan with a

diverse playing and coaching background. Thompson will serve as the

program's third head coach since transitioning to NCAA DII status in

2006. In her first year as head coach, Thompson guided the Hawks to a

CIAA Northern Division Championship, and runner-up finish in the

CIAA Tournament. She coached Cindy Ehrich to earn CIAA Rookie of

the Year honors, and First Team All-CIAA selections Callie Armistead

and Karina Monroe.

Thompson has a diverse playing and coaching background, which in-

cludes international and professional play. A 6-0 outside hitter, Thomp-

son enjoyed three superb seasons at Florida State from 2005-2007. In

2006, she became the first Florida State player to earn All-AVCA hon-

ors as a junior when she collected an honorable mention nod.

Thompson recorded more than 1,200 kills during her three-year stint

with the Seminoles, the 21st player in school history to reach 1,000. For

her efforts, Thompson collected a First Team All-ACC award in 2006,

as well as a Second Team All-ACC selection as a senior in 2007.

In 2008, Thompson played professionally for Langenthal VBC in Swit-

zerland. She is also a member of the Jamaican Senior National team and

competed in the Caribbean Championships in Suriname, where she

helped the Jamaicans take fifth place two years ago.

During the 2010 season, Thompson served as a co-coach of Smash 18,

the top-ranked club team in New England. Smash won the Great

Nor'Easter and Mizuno Winterfest Tournaments and represented New

England at the USAV Nationals in Reno. She also has club experience

with the North Florida Volleyball Academy (2005-2008).

Following graduation from Florida State University in 2008, Thompson

served three seasons as the head volleyball coach for Robert F. Monroe

High School. She accumulated a 49-28 record while at RFM High

School. She also served as the Coordinator for Communities in

Schools, Inc. where she helped foster at-risk youth in the community.

In 2011, Thompson served as a volunteer assistant coach at Virginia

Commonwealth University. She worked with the outside hitters where

the team led the CAA in hitting percentage and blocking.

Thompson was selected to participate in the AVCA Minority Coaching

Program which was held at the 2011 AVCA Convention.

Thompson has had strong coaching influences over her volleyball career

but attributes her biggest influences to the Jamaican National Team

coaches.

About Coach Thompson:

EDUCATION Florida State University 2008

PLAYING CAREER

Long Beach State (2004)

Florida State University (2x All-ACC) Langenthal VBC Professional League (Switzerland) (2008)

Jamaican National Team (2009-Current)

COACHING CAREER

Robert F. Monroe High School, Head Coach (2008-2011)

Virginia Commonwealth University (2010-12)

Chowan University, Head Coach (2012-Current)

Makini Thompson,

2nd Season

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Makini Thompson Iabove) was named All-ACC as an outside hitter in 2005 and in 2006. Currently she plays on the Jamaican National Team (right).

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Off the court with Lauren….

Nickname: La

Major: Biology

Academic Achievements: Honors Society at Lenoir CC

Athletic Achievements: High School State Championship

Runner-Ups

Favorite Hobbies: Swimming, tanning, being outside

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Sherry and Ric East...Sister Erica (13) and broth-

er Timmy (29)

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#1 LAUREN EAST

5-9 • JUNIOR• MIDDLE BLOCKER

ELIZABETH CITY, NC/LENOIR CC

#2 NIKIRA FULTS

5-7 • JUNIOR• MIDDLE BLOCKER

EL PASO, TX/JOHN L. CHAPIN HS

Off the court with Nikira...

Nickname: Nikki

Major: History/Pre-Law

Sports Idol: Mat Anderson

Pregame Ritual: Listening to music and Prayer

Club Team: El Paso Wildfire

Favorite Food: Cheese

Academic Achievements: Chowan Honors College, Alpha Lambda Delta Hon-

or Society

Athletic Achievements: CIAA Rookie of the Year (2012)

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Nichole Fults...Brother DeAndre (18)

Career Stats:

Year SP K K/Set E TA Pct. A A/Set SA SA/Set Digs D/Set BS BA B/Set

2011 122 188 1.54 85 477 .216 7 .06 0 0.00 15 0.12 25 50 .61

2012 103 273 2.65 85 624 .301 2 .02 0 0.00 14 0.14 13 29 .41

Career 225 461 2.08 170 1101 .259 9 .04 0 0.00 29 0.13 38 79 .51

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Off the court with Kristen...

Major: Exercise Science

Sports Idol: Misty May

Favorite Food: Pizza

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

Favorite Hobby: Shopping

Academic Achievements: Two year member of the Dean’s

List at Louisburg

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Everett and Debbie Shuford, brother Everett Jr.

(23)

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#6 KRISTEN SHUFORD

5-5• JUNIOR• LIBERO

NASHVILLE, NC/LOUISBURG JUCO

#9 ALLISON SMITH

5-9 • JUNIOR• SETTER

MANASSAS, VA/STONEWALL JACKSON HS

Off the court with Allison….

Nickname: Ally

Major: Biology

Sports Idol: Misty May

Pregame Ritual: Braid hair

Favorite Food: Chipotle

What’s on your iPod?: Country

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Carol and Chris Smith, brother Christopher (22)

Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA

2011 37 11 .300 5 27 211 5.70 4 .110 36 0/3

2012 95 114 1.18 76 481 20 .210 33 .350 207 1/15

Career 132 125 .940 83 508 231 1.75 37 .280 243 1/18

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Off the Court with Kelsey...

Major: Business

Club Team: Beach Elite

Favorite Food: Fruit

Sports Idol: Kerri Walsh-Jennings

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List at Jefferson CC, Who’s Who in American Jun-

ior Colleges

PERSONAL: Daughter of Marilyn and Gayle Schlake, sistets Lindsey (20) and

Nichole (23)

Off the Court with Jasmine...

Nickname: Jas

Major: Biology

Sports Idol: Dwayne Wade

Pregame Ritual: Music and Prayer

Academic Achievements: Dean’s List

PERSONAL:

Daughter of LaTasha House, sister of Anthony, TyChovia and Cameron

Chapman

#10 JASMINE CHAPMAN

5-9 • JUNIOR• OUTSIDE HITTER

CHARLOTTE, NC/PHLLIP O. BERRY HS

#7 KELSEY SCHLAKE

5-10 • SOPHOMORE• SETTER

COURTLAND, NE/JEFFERSON CC

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Off the court with Brianna...

Nickname: Bri

Major: Exercise Science

Sports Idol: Misty May

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music, braid hair, pray

Favorite Food: Dippin Dots

Wha’ts on your iPod? The Band Perry

Athletic Achievements: Chowan Sportsmanship Award

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Michelle and Chris Smith, sisters Sharayah (26), Charity (23), Brandon (17), Serena (10), and brother Bran-

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#14 BRIANNA SMITH

5-5• SOPHOMORE• OUTSIDE HITTER

OXFORD, NC/HOMESCHOOLED

Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA

2012 95 114 1.18 76 481 20 .210 33 .350 207 1/15

#16 CINDY EHRICH

5-0• SOPHOMORE• LIBERO

FREDERICKSBURG, VA/RIVERBEND

Career Stats: Year SP K K/S E TA A A/S SA SA/S D BS/BA

2012 103 12 .120 10 64 44 .430 47 .460 436 12/0

Off the Court with Cindy….

Nickname: Cinders

Major: Graphic Communication

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Sports Idol: Misty May

Pregame Ritual: Braid Pair

Athletic Achievements: CIAA Rookie of the Year, CIAA All-Rookie Team, CIAA

All-Tournament Team

PERSONAL: Daughter of Karen & Paul Ehrich...brother Timothy Ehrich(15).,

sister Heidi Pulliam (22)

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#3 JORDAN MILLER

5-11• FRESHMAN• OUTSIDE HITTER

ELIZABETH CITY, NC/[PASQUOTANK HS

Off the Court with Jordan...

Major: Biology

Favorite Food: Mangos

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

Academic Achievements: Honor Roll

Athletic Achievements: Captain of High School team, Player of the Year,

Most Valuable Player

Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, tanning, going to the beach

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Jack and Patricia Miller, sister Megan (14)

#5 SURAYA CHASE

5-10• FRESHMAN• OUTSIDE HITTER

AROUCA, TRINIDAD & TABAGO/BISHOP ANTSTEY HS

Off the Court with Suraya...

Nickname: Sy/Sy Ann

Major: SSPE

Sports Idol: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce,

Favorite Hobbies: Drama, dance, singing, other sports

Pregame Ritual: Listen to music

Academic Achievements: Valedictorian

PERSONAL:

Daughter of Judith and Cameron Chase, sisters Siobhan (26) and Sonja

(17)

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Chowan University stands in the

old Albemarle region of North

Carolina between the Roanoke and

Chowan Rivers in the northeast corner

of the state. The Murfreesboro area

was first settled during the sixteenth

and seventeenth centuries, when the

principal inhabitants were several

Indian Tribes such as the Chowanokes.

Today, the stately old homes seem to

whisper of the storied colonial and

antebellum days.

Murfreesboro is located approximately

60 miles from Norfolk, Virginia and 120

miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.

Murfreesboro is the location of the

boyhood home of Dr. Walter Reed,

discoverer of the cure for yellow fever,

and home to Richard Jordan Gatling,

the inventor of the Gatling Gun. Tours

and special events are offered

throughout the year by local groups.

Partial Listing of Accommodations

Murfreesboro

* Bed and Breakfast

M & N Bed & Breakfast

252.398.4511

* Bed and Breakfast

Home of Carol Piper

252.398.3531

* Barnes House B&B

252.398.3676

* The Commons Bed & Breakfast

252.398.4052

Ahoskie

(13 miles south of campus)

* Ahoskie Inn

252.398.4165

* Tomahawk Inn

252.332.3194

* Jernigan House B&B

252.209.5455

Franklin, VA

(22 miles north of campus)

* Franklin Inn

757.562.4100

* Comfort Inn

757.569.0018

* Days Inn

757.562.2225

* Super 8 Motel

757.562.2888

* The Pace House Inn

757.516.6263

Roanoke Rapids (I-95, Exit 173)

(35 miles west of campus)

* Days Inn

252.536.4867

* Hampton Inn

252.537.7555

* Holiday Inn Express

252.536.2300 ext 171

* Interstate Inn

252.536.4111

* Jameson Inn

252.533.0022

* Orchard Inn

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2012 Volleyball Statistical Leaders

Kills Kills/Set Assists

Karina Monroe 380 Karina Monroe 3.69 Callie Armistead 1050

Nikira Fults 273 Nikira Fults 2.65 Cindy Ehrich 44

Service Aces Digs Blocks

Monica Ruffin 56 Cindy Ehrich 436 Karina Monroe 53

Karina Monroe 50 Monica Ruffin 258 Nikira Fults 42

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ATTACK Kills………………………………..1,222 Errors……………………………..567 Total Attacks……………….3,523 Attack Percentage………..186

SET Assists…………………………...1,128 Assist Per Game………..…10.19

SERVE Aces………………………………..255 Errors………………………….... 221 Aces Per Set…...……..…… 2.41

DIGS Digs………………………………..1,505 Digs Per Set…...……………..14.20

BLOCKS Block Solos…………………….60 Block Assist…………………..108 Total Blocks…………………..114 Blocks Per Game……..……1.10 Block Errors……………..…...15

2012 Season Stats

RECORD Overall Record: 22-8 (15-1 CIAA)

Home: 9-0 Away: 6-4 Neutral: 7-4

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2012 Volleyball Schedule

Opponent Date Results University of Charleston Tournament (WVa) Barton College 91 W, 3-2 Cedarville University 9/7 L, 3-0 University of Charleston 9/7 L, 0-3

Virginia Union University 9/8 W, 3-0

Mars Hills College 9/8 L, 1-3 @ Bowie State 9/9 W, 3-1 @ Lincoln University 9/10 W, 3-0 Livingstone College 9/15 W, 3-0 Johnson C. Smith University 9/15 W, 3-0 Winston-Salem State University 9/16 W, 3-0 Elizabeth City State University 9/20 W, 3-1 @ Virginia State University 9/24 W, 3-2 @ Barton College 9/26 L, 3-2 Saint Augustine’s University 9/29 W, 3-0 Fayetteville State University 9/29 L, 2-3 Shaw University 9/30 W, 3-0 Bowie State 10/7 W, 3-0 Lincoln University 10/8 W, 3-0 @ Shippensburg University 10/13 L, 1-3 @ Virginia Union University 10/15 W, 3-0 @ Elizabeth City State University 10/24 W, 3-0 Shaw University 10/27 W, 3-0 Claflin University 10/27 L, 1-3 Virginia State University 11/5 W, 3-0 Virginia Union University 11/6 W, 3-0 CIAA Tournament Saint Augustine’s University 11/16 W, 3-0 Elizabeth City State University 11/16 W, 3-0 Livingstone College 11/16 W, 3-0 Winston-Salem State University 11/17 W, 3-2 Fayetteville State University 11/18 L, 3-1

15-1 CIAA Record, Claimed 3rd CIAA North Division Championship

Fourth Straight CIAA Championship Match Appearance

Karina Monroe, Callie Armistead named All-CIAA First Team, NCCSIA All State

Karina Monroe named Chowan University Female Athlete of the Year

Cindy Ehrich named to CIAA All Rookie Team

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Chowan Volleyball Records

Record by Match: Record by Season: Record by Career:

Kills: 22, Nynda Jowers (2001), Antoinette McCollough (2007),

Tori Lewis (2011)

414, Victoria Lewis

(2010) 1,489, Karina Monroe

(2009-2013)

Assists: 68, Judy Hill

(1996)

1,159, Callie Armistead

(2009) 4,027, Callie Armistead

(2009-2013)

Aces: 20, Nicole Shoup

(2007)

134, Nicole Shoup

(2007) 233, Victoria Lewis

(2008-2012)

Blocks: 13, Angela Bennet

(2001)

13, Karina Monroe

(2010)

110, Karina Monroe

(2010) 201 solo/350 assisted,

Karina Monroe

(2009-2013)

Digs: 35, Nicole Shoup

(2007)

596, Missy Newby

(1996) 1,587, Missy Newby

(1995-1998)

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CHOWAN HAWKS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE 2013

Date Time Opponent Location

9/14 10:00am Saint Augustine’s University* Murfreesboro, NC

9/15 11:00am Shaw University* Murfreesboro, NC

9/15 1:00pm Fayetteville State University* Murfreesboro, NC

9/19 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** Elizabeth City, NC

9/22 1:00pm Bowie State University** Murfreesboro, NC

9/23 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** Murfreesboro, NC

9/25 6:00pm Mount Olive College Murfreesboro, NC

9/28 12:00pm Livingstone College* Charlotte, NC

9/28 6:00pm Johnson C. Smith University* Charlotte, NC

9/29 6:00pm Winston-Salem State University* Charlotte, NC

10/3 6:00pm Virginia State University** Murfreesboro, NC

10/5 4:00pm Lees McRae College Banner Elk, NC

10/10 6:00pm Elizabeth City State University** Murfreesboro, NC

10/13 1:00pm Bowie State University** Bowie, MD

10/14 6:00pm Lincoln University (PA)** Lincoln, PA

10/15 7:00pm Shippensburg University Chambersburg, PA

10/18 3:30pm Barton College Raleigh, NC

10/18 5:30pm Saint Augustine’s University Raleigh, NC

10/20 1:00pm Virginia Union University** Murfreesboro, NC

10/29 7:00pm Claflin University Orangeburg, SC

11/1 6:00pm Virginia Union University** Richmond, VA

11/3 1:00pm Claflin University Murfreesboro, NC

11/4 6:00pm Virginia State University** Murfreesboro, NC

11/15-11/17 TBA CIAA Conference Championship Winston-Salem, NC