PARK 2009-10 Cross Country &

Track and Field Media Guide

Senior Romona Nicolls

Senior Sadiki James

Senior Rachel Fessenden

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All Dates and Times Subject to change.$ - Hosted by the University of Kansas% - Hosted by Missouri Southern State University& - Hosted by Park University^ - Hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University* - Hosted by Graceland University# - American Midwest Conference Championship - Hosted by McKendree Univ.

2009 Cross Country Schedule

2009-10 Cross Country/Track and Field Media Guide CreditsThe 2009-10 Park University Cross Country Track and Field media guide was written and designed by Tyler price, Assistant Sports Information Director and is a product of the Park University Department of Athletics, which is under the direc-tion of Claude W. English, Director of Athletics. Managing Editor & designer: Tyler Price, Assistant Sports Information Director. Contributing Editors: Steve Wilson, Sports Information Director; Brad Biles, University Communications Co-ordinator; Rita Weighill, Vice President for Communications. photography: Park University Sports Information - Tyler Price and Steve Wilson, printing: Multi-Ad, Peoria, Ill.On the Cover: Seniors, Romona Nicolls, Rachel Fessenden and Sadiki James.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents...........................................................................1Season Previews..............................................................................2Rosters/Other Info.........................................................................3Cross Country Opponents/Right to Know....................................4Track Opponents/Pirate Club.....................................................5-6AMC/NAIA..................................................................................7Coaching Staff...............................................................................8Player Profiles............................................................................9-182008 Cross Country Recap/Results..............................................19Cross Country Records................................................................202009 Track and Field Recap..........................................................212009 Indoor Track Results............................................................222009 Outdoor Track Results.........................................................23Park Men’s Outdoor Track All-Time Top Ten List........................24Park Women’s Outdoor Track All-Time Top Ten List...................25Park University........................................................................26-27University President......................................................................28Director of Athletics.....................................................................29Staff Directory..............................................................................30Sports Information/Media............................................................31Sponsors........................................................................................32

Athletic Department Address........................Breckon Sports Center.............................................................8700 NW River Park Drive.........................................................Parkville, Mo 64152, Box 123Athletics Phone.......................................................(816) 584-6425President......................................................Michael Droge, Ph. D.Director of Athletics.................................................Claude EnglishVP for Enrollment Management and Student Services...Clarinda CreightonFaculty Athletic Rep............................................Dr. Don WilliamsAthletics Office Manager.................................................Pat FayardHead Athletic Trainer...................................................Michael FreyAssistant Athletic Trainer..........................................Darrell CooperAssistant Athletic Trainer..........................................Christy GrimesTraining Room Phone............................................(816) 584- 6353Enrollment............................................................................25,489Founded....................................................................................1875Colors..................................................................Canary and WineNickname..............................................................................PiratesConference..........................American Midwest Conference (AMC)Conference Commissioner...........................................Lowell PitzerNational Affiliation................................................NAIA Division IHead Coach (Alma Mater).................Brian Renshaw (Baker Univ.)Coach’s Phone.........................................................(816) 584-6488Years at Park..............................................................................(19)Assistant Coach............................................................Steve LucitoAssistant Coach...............................................................Tim ByersCross Country/Track SID...........................Tyler price (Assistant SId)Sports Information Phone.......................................(816) 584-6751Sports Information FAX.........................................(816) 505- 5448E-Mail Address................................................tyler.price@park.eduWeb Site......................................................www.parkathletics.com

Quick Facts

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MAy 28 NAIA OUTdOOR NATl CHAMpIONSHIpS MARION, INd.

MAy 29 NAIA OUTdOOR NATl CHAMpIONSHIpS MARION, INd.

All Dates and Times Subject to change.! - Hosted by Emporia State University@ - Hosted by Central Methodist University# - Hosted by Baker University$ - Hosted by William Jewell College% - Hosted by Pittsburg State University& - Hosted by the University of Central Missouri* - Hosted by Missouri Southern State University+ - American Midwest Conference Championship - Hosted by Mckendree Univ.^ - NAIA Outdoor Natl Championships - Hosted by Indiana Wesleyan Univ.

2010 Track and Field Schedule

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2009 Cross Country Preview

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The 2009 Park University men’s Cross Country team will return practically every member of its 2008 squad, while the women will feature a few new runners but will rely on a few key returners as well. On the men’s side, Park will welcome back 2008 MCAC Runner of the Year, along with MCAC Freshman of the Year winner Trey Crawford. The Pirates will also return the services of three other MCAC First-Team runners as, Tyler Kranz, Eric Zorn and Will Zibers will all be back for head coach Brian Renshaw. “It’s great to have so many returners back out there in competition for us this year,” Renshaw said. “We will look for them to lead our new guys and help us through our first year back in competition in the AMC.” Park University’s athletic department as a whole will rejoin the American Midwest Conference in 2009 after leaving the conference for the Mid-lands Collegiate Athletic Conference in 2000. There are many solid teams that the Pirates will face in the AMC including McKendree University, Wil-liam Woods and Missouri Baptist. All three of those schools had athletes represented in the 2008 NAIA Men’s Cross Country National Championship meet in Kenosha, Wisc. Park’s women’s squad will have a different feel to it this Fall as eight new runners will join the team, but three solid returners will also be back to help lead the way. 2007 and 2008 MCAC Runner of the Year, Romona Nicolls will return for Park in her final year with the Pirates along with senior Rachel Fessenden. Both Fessenden and Nicolls have been staples in the cross country program for the past three year. Junior Maria Tutu will also be back for Park as she enters her junior year. The Kansas City, Mo. native helped the 2008 women’s team qualify for its fourth NAIA Championship meet in a row last season. Park will get the season started on Sept. 5 as they travel to Lawrence, Kan. for the annual Bob Timmons Classic. The Pirates will go up against some of the finest cross country programs in the midwest. Last season the women’s team took fourth place, while the men came in sixth at the Clas-sic. Two weeks later the Pirates will travel to Joplin, Mo. and compete in one of the premiere cross country events in the country, the Southern Stam-pede, hosted by Missouri Southern State University. The meet usually has up to 40 teams participate in the collegiate race and features over 1,000 runners throughout the day in numerous races. On Oct.3 Park will host its first cross country meet in nearly 25 years. The Pirates will host the Park University Invitational, held at Platte Ridge Park in Platte City, Mo. The women’s 5K race will begin at 10:00 a.m. while the men will get started at 10:30. “We are very excited to host our first meet in a very long time,” Renshaw said. “Platte Ridge Park is a great place to run and I think it will give the runners a good challenge.” Park will finish out the regular season with a meet at Haskell Indian Nations University on Oct. 10 and Graceland University on Oct. 24. The AMC Championship meet will take place on Nov. 7 in St. Louis, Mo. and will be hosted by McKendree. For the first time in three years the NAIA National Championship meet will not take place in Kenosha, Wisc., as it moves to Portand, Ore. this season for the both the men’s and women’s competition.

2010 Track and Field Preview Similar to Park’s 2009 cross country team, the Pirates track and field squad for will feature some familiar faces but will also add some fresh new faces to be part of the mix. Park will return the foundation of a strong Mid-Distance team for the men’s and women’s squad and a dynamic sprinter for the men’s team. The 800-meter race should be a strong event for both the men’s and women’s team as school record holder Romona Nicolls will return for her senior season and compete in the 800. Nicolls competed in the 2009 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships last Spring in Ed-wardsville, Ill. and broke Park’s 20 year 800-meter school record with a time of 2:15.24. Sondra Ellis previously held the record with a time of 2:16.00 in 1989. Park’s 800-meter specialist, Zack Smith will return for Park in ‘09. Smith ran the three fastest times of any Pirate in the 800 last season and had his best finish of the year at the Darrel Gourley Open hosted by William Jewell on April 4, when he placed sixth. The Pirates top sprinter last year was Sadiki James. The senior out of Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago, finished in the top four in many 100-meter races and won the 100-meter race at the Missouri Southern Invitational. He also posted four of the fastest times in the 200-meter race. James qualified for the 2009 Indoor and Outdoor National Championships and will look to help lead all of the newcomers this season. Park will bring in six newcomers on the men’s side this season, while the women’s team will welcome 13 new athletes. The track season will begin on Mar 10 at Emporia State’s Emporia Twilite. 10 days later the Pirates will travel to Fayette, Mo. and compete in Central Methodist’s Invitational. Park will face rival Baker University on Mar. 27 and Townsend Cup rival William Jewell on April 3, before traveling to NCAA Div. II opponent Pittsburg State University for the Gorilla Classic on April 10. On April 16, Park will compete in the Mule Relays, a competition the Pirates fared quite well in last year. Finally the regular season will come to the end on April 24 at the Williams/Laptad Invite hosted by Missouri Southern State University. Teams will fight for a spot at Nationals at the AMC Championship meet from April 30-May 1. The meet will take place in Lebanon, Ill. and will be hosted by McKendree University. It will be the first time Park has competed in a conference meet since 2000 when Park was originally a part of the AMC before leaving in the Fall of 2000 for the MCAC. The NAIA Outdoor National Championships will have a new venue this year, as it moves to Marion, Ind. and will be hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University, from May 27-29.

Meet the Pirates

ATHlETE EvENT yR. HOMETOWN pREvIOUS SCHOOl Joel Chirchir Mid-Distance So. Eldoret, Kenya Segero Secondary School Micah Conkling Mid-Distance Jr. Smithville, Mo. Smithville High School Trey Crawford Mid-Distance So. Smithville, Mo. Smithville High School Timm Derrickson Mid-Distance Fr. Chillicothe, Mo. Chillicothe High School Jake Fichman Mid-Distance So. Kansas City, Mo. Barstow High School Phillip Hayes Sprints/Hurdles Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Nottingham High School Cordell Hylton Mid-Distance Jr. Orlando, Fla. Olympia High School Sadiki James Sprints Sr. Fyzabad, Trinidad Washington State University Tyler Kranz Mid-Distance Jr. Independence, Mo. Truman High School Phillip LaCapra Mid-Distance So. Kansas City, Mo. Liberty High School Aric Luman Sprints/Jumps Fr. Noveiger, Mo. Adair Co R-I High School Blake McDermott Mid-Distance Fr. Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs High School Dakota Olsen Mid-Distance Fr. Smithville, Mo. Smithville High School Casey Pryor Mid-Distance Fr. Chillicothe, Mo. Chillicothe High School Shawn Ricks Mid-Distance Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Central High School Zack Smith Mid-Distance So. Independence, Mo. Fort Osage High School Ben Zibers Distance Sr. Raymore, Mo. Longview Community College Will Zibers Mid-Distance So. Raymore, Mo. Raymore Peculiar High School Eric Zorn Mid-Distance So. Hamilton, Mo. Penny High School

Men’s Roster

ATHlETE EvENT yR. HOMETOWN pREvIOUS SCHOOl Kimberly Brown Mid-Distance Fr. Mandeville, Jamaica Manchester High School Jennie Cohee Sprints Jr. Polo, Mo. Polo High School Iffie Ehovuon Hurdles/Sprints So. Kansas City, Mo. Winnetonka High School Rachel Fessenden Distance Sr. Holt, Mich. Holt High School Alycia Gamargo Sprints/Hurdles Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo. Lee’s Summit High School Diamonique Jordan Sprints/Hurdles Fr. New Castle, Del. Howard H.S. of Technology Alexandria Harkins Mid-Distance Jr. Blue Springs, Mo. UMKC Melissa Lyall Mid-Distance Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. Gateway Community College Casi McCall Jumps/Sprints So. Smithville, Mo. Smithville High School Lindsey McDonald Distance Fr. Parkville, Mo. Home School Julie Munter Distance Fr. Raytown, Mo. Raytown South High School Kanisha Murray Sprints So. Nassau, Bahamas Prince Williams High School Romona Nicolls Mid-Distance Sr. Nassau, Bahamas Prince Williams High School Alexionette Pratt Mid-Distance So. Nassau, Bahamas Prince Williams High School Tashauna Robinson Sprints/Jumps Sr. St. Catherine, Jamaica East Tennesee State University Kymie Roland Mid-Distance Fr. Smithville, Mo. Smithville High School Sally Sack Distance So. Kansas City, Kan. Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKelsie Sewell Mid-Distance Fr. Chillicothe, Mo. Chillicothe High School Kayla Smith Mid-Distance Fr. Hazelwood, Mo. Hazelwood West High School Danielle Stoermann Sprints So. Parkville, Mo. Maple Woods Community CollegeMaria Tutu Mid-Distance Jr. Kansas City, Mo. Oak Park High School Danielle Wills Sprints Jr. Johannesburg, South Africa Mondeor High School Lexi Wilson Mid-Distance So. Nassau, Bahamas Westminster College

Women’s Roster

pIRATES By STATE/COUNTRykansas (1)Sack (Kansas City)Missouri (28)Conkling (Smithville), Crawford (Smithville), Derrickson (Chillicothe), Fichman (Kansas City), Hayes (Kansas City), Kranz (Independence), LaCapra (Kansas City), Luman (Noveiger), McDermott (Blue Springs), Olsen (Smithville), Pryor (Chillicothe), Ricks (Kansas City), Zack Smith (Indepen-dence) Ben Zibers (Raymore), Will Zibers (Raymore) Zorn (Hamilton), Cohee (Polo), Ehovuon (Kansas City), Gamargo (Lee’s Summit), Harkins (Blue Springs) McCall (Smithville), McDonald (Parkville) Munter (Ray-town), Roland (Smithville), Sewell (Chillicothe), Kayla Smith (Hazel-wood), Stoermann (Parkville), Tutu (Kansas City, Mo.)kenya (1)Chirchir (Eldoret)

pIRATES By ClASSSeniors (5)Sadiki James, Ben Zibers, Rachel Fessenden, Romona Nicolls, Tashauna Robinsonjuniors (8)Micah Conkling, Cordell Hylton, Tyler Kranz, Jennie Cohee, Alexandria Harkins, Melissa Lyall, Maria Tutu, Danielle WillsBosko NovovicSophomores (14)Joel Chirchir, Trey Crawford, Jake Fichman, Phillip LaCapra, Zack Smith, Will Zibers, Eric Zorn, Iffie Eho-voun, Casie McCall, Kanisha Murray, Alexionette Pratt, Sally Sack, Danielle Stoermann, Lexi WilsonFreshmen (15)Timm Derrickson, Phillip Hayes, Aric Luman, Blake McDermott, Dakota Olsen, Casey Pryor, Shawn Ricks, Kimberly Brown, Alycia Gamargo, Diamonique Jordan, Lindsey McDonald, Julie Munter, Kymie Roland, Kelsie Sewell, Kayla Smith

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Florida (1)HyltonTrinidad and Tobago (1)(James)jamaica (2)Brown (Mandeville), Robinson (St.Catherine)Michigan (1)Fessenden (Holt)deleware (1)Jordan (New Castle)Arizona (1)Lyall (Phoenix)Bahamas (4)Murray (Nassau), Nicolls (Nassau), Pratt (Nassau), Wilson (Nassau)South Africa (1)Wills (Johannesburg)

2009 Cross Country Opponents

September 5, 2009 - Lawrence, Kan. Hosted by the University of Kansas Head Coach: Stanley Redwine Alma Mater: Arkansas (‘85) Years at KU: Nine Assistant Coach: Doug Clark Location: Lawrence, Kan. Enrollment: 26,999

Mascot: JayhawksColors: Crimson and BluePresident: Bernadette Gray-LittleDirector of Athletics: Lew PerkinsConference: Big 12 ConferenceSports Information Director: Cara SchlingerAthletics Website: www.kuathletics.com

Bob Timmons Invitational

October 10, 2009 - Lawrence, Kan. Hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University Head Coach: Al Gipp Alma Mater: Augustana College (‘78) Years at HINU: Five Assistant Coach: Lester Natoni Location: Lawrence, Kan. Enrollment: 1,000

Mascot: IndiansColors: Purple and GoldPresident: Dr. Linda Sue WarnerDirector of Athletics: Ted JuneauConference: Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC)Sports Information Director: Ted JuneauSID Email: tjuneau@haskell.eduAthletics Website: www.haskell.edu/athletics

Haskell Invite

September 19, 2009 - Joplin, Mo.Hosted by Missouri Southern State University Head Coach: Tom Rutledge Alma Mater: Ouachita Baptist (‘74) Years at MSSU: Twenty-ONE Location: Joplin, Mo. Enrollment: 5,740

Mascot: LionsColors: Green and GoldPresident: Dr. Bruce SpeckDirector of Athletics: Jared BruggemanConference: MIAASports Information Director: Justin MaskusSID Email: maskus-j@mssu.eduAthletics Website: www.mssu.edu/athletics

Southern Stampede

October 24, 2009 - Lamoni, Iowa Hosted by Graceland University Head Coach: Kent Allshouse Alma Mater: Graceland Years at GU: Six Assistant Coach: Daniel Alvarado Location: Lamoni, Iowa Enrollment: 1,200

Mascot: YellowjacketsColors: Blue and GoldPresident: Dr. John SellarsDirector of Athletics: Dan HantonConference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC)Sports Information Director: Matt SheltonSID Email: mshelton@graceland.eduAthletics Website: www.graceland.edu/athletics

Graceland Invite

RIGHT TO KNOW • PARK UNIvERSITY’S ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS RECEIvING ATHLETICALLY-RELATED AID IN 2008-09 In accordance with the federal Right to Know Act, the following chart outlines the number of recipients of athletic grants in each program. The number of athletes is broken down by sex and race. The chart represents the number of students in each area; it does not reflect the dollar amounts of aid granted. Also, those receiving grants for more than one sport are only counted once. NO: Non-resident Alien; BL: Black -- Non-Hispanic; WH: White -- Non-Hispanic; OT: Other; HI: Hispanic; UN: Unknown; AM: American Indian; BI: Bi-Racial.

2008-09 NO Bl WH OT HI UN AM BI Total

M. Baseball 1 1 20 0 3 0 0 0 25

M. Basketball 1 11 7 0 1 0 0 0 20

M. Soccer 11 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 17

M. Spirit Squad 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 7

M. Track & Field 3 6 11 1 0 0 0 0 21

M. volleyball 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 15

W. Basketball 2 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 26

W. Golf 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 6

W. Soccer 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 20

W. Softball 0 0 14 0 1 0 0 0 15

W. Spirit Squad 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 11

W. Track & Field 6 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 13

W. volleyball 5 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 14

Total 54 46 98 4 6 1 1 0 210

2010 Track and Field Opponents

March 10, 2010 - Emporia, Kan. Hosted by Emporia State University Head Coach: David Harris Alma Mater: Truman State Univ. Years at ESU: Sixteen Assistant Coach: Kyli Bean Location: Emporia, Kan. Enrollment: 4,288 Mascot: Hornets

Colors: Black and GoldPresident: Dr. Michael R. LaneDirector of Athletics: Kent WeiserConference: MIAASports Information Director: Don WeastSID Email: dweast@emporia.eduAthletics Website: www.emporia,edu/athletics

Emporia Twilite March 20, 2010 - Fayette, Mo. Hosted by Central Methodist University Head Coach: Jeff Hoskisson Alma Mater: Eastern Oregon Years at ESU: Three Assistant Coach: Evelina Slatinska Assistant Coach: Dionne Francis Assistant Coach: Bryan Patterson Location: Fayette, Mo. Enrollment: 3,500

Mascot: EaglesColors: Hunter Green and BlackPresident: Dr. Marrianne InmanDirector of Athletics: Ken OliverConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Kelcey ZutavernSID Email: kzutaver@centralmethodist.eduAthletics Website: www.centralmethodist.edu/cmathletics

Central Methodist Invite

March 27, 2010 - Baldwin City, Kan. Hosted by Baker University Head Coach: Zac Kindler Alma Mater: Emporia State University Years at ESU: Two Assistant Coach: Mackie valentin Assistant Coach: Brent Randle Location: Baldwin City, Kan. Enrollment: 1,858 Mascot: Wildcats

Colors: OrangePresident: Dr. Patricia LongDirector of Athletics: Dr. Patricia LongAssociate Athletic Director: Theresa YetmarConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Kevin KundeSID Email: kevin.kunde@bakeru.eduAthletics Website: www.bakerwildcats.com

Baker Relays April 3, 2010 - Liberty, Mo. Hosted by William Jewell College Head Coach: Tom Eisenhauer Alma Mater: William JEwell Years at ESU: Two Assistant Coach: Andy Nordland Assistant Coach: Tim Bressman Location: Liberty, Mo. Enrollment: 1,300

Mascot: CArdinalsColors: Cardinal Red and BlackPresident: Dr. David SalleeDirector of Athletics: Darlene BaileyConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Paul WorstellSID Email: worstellp@william.jewell.eduAthletics Website: http://www.jewell.edu/athletics

William Jewell Relays

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April 16, 2010 - Warrensburg, Mo. Hosted by University of Central Missouri Co-Head Coach: Kip Janvrin Alma Mater: Simpson College Years at ESU: Twenty One Co-Head Coach: Kirk Pedersen Location: Warrensburg, Mo. Enrollment: 11,063 Mascot: Mules Colors: N/APresident: Aaron PodolefskyDirector of Athletics: Jerry HughesConference: MIAASports Information Director: Rob McCutcheonSID Email: rmccutcheon@ucmo.eduAthletics Website: www.ucmo.edu/athletics

April 10, 2010 - Pittsburg, Kan. Hosted by Pittsburg State University Head Coach: Russ Jewett Alma Mater: Pittsburg State Years at ESU: Twenty Three Assistant Coach: Brian Mantooth Assistant Coach: Ermelinda Spies Location: Pittsburg, Kan. Enrollment: 7,000 Mascot: GorillasColors: Gold and RedPresident: Dr. Steve ScottDirector of Athletics: Chuck BroylesConference: MIAASports Information Director: Dan WilkesSID Email: dwilkes@pittstate.eduAthletics Website: www.pittstategorrillas.com

Gorilla Classic Mule Relays

April 24, 2010 - Joplin, Mo.Hosted by Missouri Southern State University Head Coach: Tom Rutledge Alma Mater: Ouachita Baptist (‘74) Years at MSSU: Twenty-ONE Location: Joplin, Mo. Enrollment: 5,740 Mascot: Lions Colors: Green and Gold President: Dr. Bruce Speck

Director of Athletics: Jared BruggemanConference: MIAASports Information Director: Justin MaskusSID Email: maskus-j@mssu.eduAthletics Website: www.mssu.edu/athletics

Williams/Laptad Invite

PARK UNIVERSITY PIRATE CLUB

Support Park University Athletics by joining the Park University Pirate Club today. The Club promotes the rich tradition of Park Athletics and serves to increase necessary revenue to help support the athletics budget in areas of recruitment, enhancement and scholarship. For information, contact Roland Shelton at

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derrick Akers Monica Akers leona Baskerville Betty Bennett Allison Block Emily Calder Rafaella Chaves Faith Cherry Crystal Cole Clarinda Creighton jerod dahlgren johnny davis Betty dusingCharlotte English Claude English Connie Espinoza-Springfield dennis Fayard johnnie Fields jennifer Ganaway Gabriela Garcia Sylvia Gault john Greenlee, Sr. Mark Griggs lenin Guerra Elvin Hatamzade Harold Henderson

Mark Griggs lenin Guerra Elvin Hatamzade Harold Hendersondanita Hodges james Hodges Melissa Hurley joAnn Immele jason Ingraham jennifer Ingraham diane jayne Alison joens Rosalee justus dan kline jolina kline Nancy kline Benny lee Robert lee, IIliberty Banking CenterSidny lurten jessica Martin daniella Martins douglas Martinson jessica McCloud julie McCollum laurie McCormack

virginia McCoy joe Meriweather Thomas Mooney Emmanuel Ngega Stacy Olczyk Michael Oyster leeAnn parsons patriots Bank Thomas peterman Reggie pittman Ashley Reinert Ryan Rink Michelle Rodriguez paul Rust Ray Seidelman Roland Shelton kenneth Smith Susan Smith Ryan Rink Michelle Rodriguez paul Rust Ray Seidelman Roland Shelton kenneth Smith Susan SmithWilliam Stewart

Shareikka Theus-downeyAnto vincetic Mariana vogado Mishca Waliczek Margaret Waters dorla Watkins donald Williams Stephen Wilson Richard Wolf, jr. Audrey Zambrana

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The American Midwest Conference (formerly known as the Show-Me Collegiate Conference sponsors championships in 13 different sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, and volleyball. The purpose of the American Midwest Conference is to promote the positive ideals and objectives of athletics, to provide an organization of colleges and universities with similar founda-tions to engage in athletic contests on an equal basis, to serve as a forum to formulate and solve common problems, to enhance and preserve athletics in their true perspective and to promote athletics in an academic environment.

The purpose of the National Association of Intercolle-giate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and develop-ment of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a com-mon commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each mem-ber institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall ath-letic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources cur-rently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa. The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of In-dependent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 champion-ships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Char-acter program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation. Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, official and spectator are committed to the true spirit of compe-tition through the five core values: respect, integrity, responsibil-ity, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

Park (Mo.) Columbia (Mo.) Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.)

Harris-Stowe (Mo.) McKendree (Mo.) Missouri Baptist (Mo.)

William Woods (Mo.)Williams Baptist (Ark.) Stephens (Mo.)

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Coaching Staff

Brian

Renshaw Cross Country/Track Head Coach19th Year at Park

Brian Renshaw enters his 19th season as the head coach of the cross country and track & field programs at Park University. In that time, Renshaw has sustained Park’s reputation as a perennial contender in cross country and track and field since the early 1990s. Renshaw has received dozens of accolades in his time at Park including MCAC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year seven of the last eight sea-sons. Renshaw was also named the MCAC Men’s Track and Field Coach of the Year for the 2006 season and named the MCAC Women’s Track and Field Coach of the year in 2006 and 2007. Renshaw also led the Park Men’s and Women’s Track teams to an MCAC team title in 2006. In the fall of 2008, Renshaw led the Park Women’s Cross Country team to its fourth straight appearance in the NAIA Cross Country National Cham-pionship race in Kenosha, Wisconsin and took home 25th place. Along the way, the Pirates have broken more than 100 school records in Ren-shaw’s term as head coach. Before coaching at Park, Renshaw coached at Tarkio College where he also directed a winning program. In four years at Tarkio, Renshaw won four consecutive conference titles. Renshaw has coached more than 100 All-Americans. Renshaw is a graduate of Baker University and lives in Platte City, Mo., with his wife Candi.

Steve

Lucito Assistant CoachFourth Year at Park

Steve Lucito enters his fourth season as the Assistant Track and Field Coach at Park University, and brings with him over 36 years of experience in teach-ing and coaching. Nine of those years have been teaching in the public school system, while 26 years Lucito has spent coaching and teaching at the collegiate level and two years coaching internationally. Lucito has been the head track and field and cross country coach at four different institutions including William Jewell College, Missouri Valley College, Cortland State University and Garden City Community College. On the High School level, Lucito has been the head coach at three different schools including Truman High School in Independence, Mo., Van Horn High School in Kansas City, Mo., and Northeast High School in Kansas City, Mo. One of the many highlights in Lucito’s coaching career was the opportunity to coach the Bahrain National Track and Field team that competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. Lucito currently teaches in the Independence School District at the Independence Academy.

RENSHAW’S COACHING RESUME< MCAC Men's and Women's Track Champions-2006< MCAC Women’s Cross Country Champions -2002, 2003, 2005,2006,2007 and 2008< MCAC Men’s Cross Country Champions- 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008< 2006 MCAC Men’s Track and Field Coach of the Year< 2006 and 2007 Women’s Track and Field Coach of the Year< MCAC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year- 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008< MCAC Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year- 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008< Under Coach Renshaw, Park’s women’s cross country team has qualified for the NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championship four years in a row.

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Tim

BYERS

An accomplished athlete and coach, Tim Byers will begin his second stint as Assistant track and field/cross country coach at Park University in 2009. Byers previously held that position from 1998-99. Byers graduated from Park in 1997, with a B.A in Sports Medicine and has coached at numerous colleges along the way including NCAA D-II North Dakota State University. From 2003-2005, Byers was the Assistant Track and Field coach at NDSU, helping lead the women’s indoor squad to a third-place finish in the NCAA D-II Championships. He also worked as the Head Track and Field coach at NCAA D-III Simpson College from 2001-2003. As an athlete, Byers has qualified for four Boston Marathons and was a state champion Javelin thrower in high school. He holds a USATF Level 1 coaching certificate and will help lead the track team along with the cross country squads in many capacities this season.

Assistant CoachSecond Year at Park

2009 Men’s Team

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Micah

Conkling Jr. - Distance - Smithville, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - In just his second year with the Pirates, Conkling consistently ran well in the 1500-meter race, placing ninth with a time of 4:30.58, at the High-land Invitational on January 31...He also ran the fastest 5000-meter time of any Pirate, with a time of 16:37.04, good for 18th Place at the Mule Relays.Outdoor 2009 - Placed second in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Darrel Gourley Open back on April 4, with a time of 10:25.17...Finshed a respectable, 11th in the 10,000-meter run on April 17 at the Mule Relays.Cross Country 2008 - Consistently leading the men’s team all season long, Conkling was awarded the MCAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year award for his 1st place finish in the MCAC/NAIA National Qualifying meet on Nov. 7, 2008... In the first meet of the season at the Bob Timmons Classic in Lawrence, Kan., Conkling led all Pirates with a time of 28:09 and a 44th place finish... In one of the elite races in the country, the Southern Stampede in Joplin, Mo., Conkling ran a time or 27:21 and finished 67th, which led all Park run-ners on the day...Conkling led Park to a second-place team finish at the Haskell Invitational back on October 11, with a second-place individual time of 27:09...Led Park to a sixth-place finish out of 14 teams at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational race in Emporia, Kan. back on October 3. Cross Country 2007- As a freshman, placed eighth at the MCAC meet…Fin-ished 25th at the Baker University Invitational.Indoor 2008 - Finished 14th in the 3000 meter run with a time of 9:44.16, at the Jayhawk Classic.Outdoor 2008 - Placed second in the 5,000 meter run at the Northwest Mis-souri State Invitational, with a time of 16:24.50…Ran a season best 16:19.17, in the 5,000 meter run at the Kansas Relays.PERSONAL - Born January 4, 1989 to Kevin and Marnie Conkling…favorite hobbies include mountain biking, hiking and studying civil war history…has three siblings…majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Print-Jour-nalism…earned All-Conference and All-District honors in 2006 at Smithville High School.

Previous SchoolSmithville High SchoolRecognition2008 MCAC Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Year

Joel

Chirchir S0ph. - Distance - Eldoret, Kenya•

Indoor 2009 - In just his first season competing with the Pirates, Chirchir ran the fastest time of any Park athlete all season in the one mile run, with a time of 4:35.46, good for 12th place at the Mule Relays back on February 7...He also ran the third fastest 800-meter time with a mark of, 2:09.17, good for 11th place at the Highland Invitational on January 31.Outdoor 2009 - Chirchir ran the fastest 1500-meter race of any Pirate, with a time of 4:15.87, at the Mule Relays on April 17...Ran a time of, 4:17.85 in the 1500-meter at the Darrel Gourley Open on April 4.PERSONAL - Born on May 1, 1988 in Eldoret, Kenya...Will be a solid con-tributor to Park’s Distance team and Cross Country squad...Has one older sibling, Julius...Served as Vice Chairman of his High School’s Science Club...Majoring in Biology.

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Trey

Crawford Soph. -Mid-Distance- Edgerton, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Competed in many events throughout the indoor season, includ-ing the 1500-meter and 5000-meter run...Ran his fastest 1500-meter time at the Highland Invitational with a time of, 4:39.76...Also ran in the 3000-meter with his best finish coming at the UCM Indoor Classic with a time of, 9:39.09.Outdoor 2009 - Crawford had a great Outdoor season, running the fastest time of any Pirate in the 5000-meter and 10,000-meter races... The Smithville, Mo., native ran a fantastic time of 16:25.68 in the 5000-meter at the Gorilla Clas-sic and ran his fastest time of the year in the 10,000-meter race with a mark of 34:15.46 at the Mule Relays.0Cross Country 2008 - One of the top men’s runners for Park in the Cross Coun-try season, Crawford was awarded the 2008 Men’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year award for his solid season and his third place finish at the MCAC/NAIA National Qualifying meet back on Nov. 7...Helped lead Park to a sixth-place team finish at the Bob Timmons Classic in Lawrence, Kan., back on August 30...Ran a time of 28:52 and finished 15th at the Haskell Invitational meet on Oct. 11...Ran a lifetime PR of 28:00, at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational meet in Emporia, Kan., back on Oct.3PERSONAL- Born May, 23 1990 to Ronnie and Teri…has two older sisters…qualified for state four times at Smithville High School…enjoys running and rock climbing in his free time…majoring in Computer Science.

Previous SchoolSmithville High SchoolRecognition2008 MCAC Men’s Cross Country Freshman of the Year

Timm

Derrickson Fr. - Mid-Distance - Chillicothe, Mo.•

PERSONAL - Timmothy Ary Derrickson was born on July 18, 1990 in Chilli-cothe, Mo...Father is Dennis Derrickson...Also recruited by Bethany College and University of Central Missouri...Enjoys playing the guitar...At Chillicothe High School, led the Hornets to a Conference Championship and ran with current Pirates, Casey Pryor and Kelsie Sewell...Majoring in Liberal Music.

Previous SchoolChillicothe High School

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Jake

Fichman Soph. - Distance - Kansas City, Mo.•

Cross Country 2008- A very consistent runner for Park throughout the fall sea-son, Fichman ran a time of 30:27 at the Bob Timmons Classic back on August 30 to start the season...In Park’s next meet at the Southern Stampede, Fichman improved his time and ran a time of 29:32...Finished with a time of 29:08 at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational meet on October 3...Despite fighting an injury for the entirety of the MCAC/National Qualifying meet, Fichman finished the race with a time of 34:16 and helped lead the Pirates to the MCAC Championship.PERSONAL- Born on February 16, 1990 to Suzi and Rich Fichman….ma-joring in Economics…favorite hobbies include playing the guitar, sleeping and eating…qualified for State three times while at Barstow High School…awarded the Eagle Scout…picked Park University over William Woods, Creighton and Ottawa University.

Previous SchoolBarstow High SchoolPronunciationFITCH-MEN

Fr. -Sprints/Hurdles- Kansas City, Mo.•

PERSONAL - Phillip Lee Aaron Hayes was born on March 21, 1991...Parents are Dottie and Derek Mueller...Has one sibling, Isabel, 3...Father graduated from Park University and played basketball for the Pirates...Favorite hobbies include playing soccer and reading...Attended Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York...Ran track and field and played soccer for the Bulldogs...Hayes quali-fied for the New York State Championship meet in the triple jump and long jump...Played soccer for coach Andy Hazeltine...Plans to major in Liberal Stud-ies...Will play soccer and run track for the Pirates this season.

Previous SchoolNottingham High School

Phillip

Hayes

Jr. - Mid-Distance - Orlando, Fla.•

Indoor 2009 - Placed 15th with a time of 1:15.54 in the 500-meter run at the Highland Invitational on Jan. 31...Took 28th in the 800-meter run at the Mule Relays with a time of 2:13.14.Cross Country 2007- Placed 82nd at the Emporia State Invitational…Finished 14th at the MCAC meet.Indoor 2008- Took fourth in the 500-meter run at the Scottie Open.PERSONAL- Born on October 18, 1988 in Kingston, Jamaica…has three sib-lings…attended Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla…majoring in Biology…also recruited by Florida A&M University and South Carolina State.

Previous SchoolOlympia High School

Cordell

Hylton

Sadiki

James Sr. - Sprints - Fyzabad, Trinidad•

Indoor 2009- Arguably one of the best sprinters in the nation last season, James qualified for the NAIA Indoor National Championship meet in Johnson City, Tenn. in the 60-meter. James placed fourth in his heat at Nationals, with a time of 6.99, but did not qualify for the Championship heat...James consistently ran well throughout the indoor season, running his fastest 60-meter race of the year at the Mule Relays, with a time of 6.93...James also competed in the 55-meter and 200-meter events througout the season.Outdoor 2009 - In just his first outdoor season with the Pirates, James qualified for the 2009 NAIA Outdoor National Championship meet held in St. Louis, Mo...James qualified in the ultra competive 100-meter race and qualified for the semifinal heat, placing seventh in his heat, in a time of 10.92...James also finished first in the Missouri Southern Invitational on April 24, with a time of 10.53, which was also his fastest time of the year...The native of Trinidad, also ran the fastest 200-meter time of any Pirate last season with a time of 22.02 at the Mis-souri Southern Invitational.PERSONAL- Born on August 1, 1987…a native of Trinidad and Tabago…has one sibling…enjoys playing pool, listening to music and drag racing…majoring in Sociology...previously attended NCAA Divison I Washington State University.

Previous SchoolWashington State UniversityHighlightsQualified for the 2009 NAIA Indoor and Outdoor National Championships PronunciationSUH-DEE-KEY

2009 Men’s Team

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Tyler

Kranz Jr. - Distance - Independence, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - An exceptional distance runner for Park throughout his career, Kranz ran the fastest 1500-meter time of any Pirate in ‘09 with a time of, 4:24.88, good for seventh place at the Highland Invitational on January 31...Kranz also competed in the 3000-meter, 5,000-meter and One Mile races during the Indoor season...The Independence, Mo. native ran the fastest one mile time of any Pirate on February 20 at the UCM Indoor Classic, with a time of 4:39.25, good for 14th place at the meet.Outdoor 2009 - Ran the fastest 5000-meter time of any other teammate at the Gorilla Classic on April 11, with a time of 16:15.47, good for 12th place...Took seventh place in the 1500-meter run at the Mule Relays, with a time of 4:16.85.Cross Country 2008 - A pivotal part in Park’s MCAC championship run, Kranz earned MCAC First Team All-Conference honors for his remarkable 2008 season and for running the fourth best time at the MCAC/NAIA National Qualifying meet with a time of 27:39....Placed 49th at the Bob Timmons Classic in Law-rence, Kan. on August, 30..Ran a solid time of 28:18 at the nationally recognized Southern Stampede meet back on September 20...Took home ninth-place with a time of 28:10 at the Haskell Invitational.Cross Country 2007- Finished sixth in the MCAC meet…Helped lead the men’s team to a third place team finish at the Baker Invitational with a 24th place indi-vidual finish…Placed 59th at the Emporia State Invitational.Indoor 2008- Finished in the top 20 in his first indoor track and field meet for Park, finishing 15th in the 3,000 meter run and 20th in the mile race…Took fifth in the 5,000 meter run at the Baker Invitational.PERSONAL- Born on November 19, 1988 to David and Teresa Kranz…has one older brother, Brandon…joined the Pirate Cross Country team for its running program and strong academics…majoring in Business Administration-Manage-ment.

Previous SchoolTruman High SchoolHighlights2008 MCAC Men’s Cross Country First Team All-Confer-ence Selection

So. -Mid-Distance- Kansas City, Mo.•

Due to Injury, sat out the 2008-09 season.

PERSONAL- Born on July 2, 1989 to Michael and Roxanne LaCapra…ma-joring in Biology/Pre-Med…a four year varsity letterwinner at Liberty High School…state qualifier in 2007 and honorable mention All-Metro selection in 2007…also a National Honor Society recipient.

Previous SchoolLiberty High School

Phillip

Lacapra

Fr. - Sprints/Jumps - Noveiger, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Aric Emerson Luman was born on June 13, 1990 in Kirksville, Mo...Has three siblings ranging from ages, 15, 24 and 26...Aric is undecided on a major and enjoys fishing, swimming, and hanging out with friends in his free time...Won a conference and District Championship in high school, was also named the Track Star of the year in high school.

Previous SchoolAdair Co R-I High School

Aric

Luman

2009 Men’s Team

Fr. -Mid-Distance- Blue Springs, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Blake Patrick McDermott was born on March 17, 1990 to Mary and Patrick McDermott in Blue Springs, Mo...Plans to major in Accounting or Computer Science...Chose Park University for its close proximity to home...Enjoys playing all sports and playing video games.

Previous SchoolBlue Springs High School

Blake

McDermott Fr. - Mid-Distance - Smithville, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Dakota Michael Olson was born on April 15, 1991 to parents Michael and Rita...Has two sisters, Amelia and Shelby...Enjoys playing the gui-tar and writing in his free time...Plans to major in Graphic Design...Graduated from Smithville High School in 2009, where he ran cross country for coach Eric Klingensmith.

Previous SchoolSmithville High School

Dakota

Olson

Fr. - Mid-Distance - Chillicothe, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Casey Morgan Pryor was born April 15, 1991 in Charleston, South Carolina...Has two siblings, Nathan (17) and Brennan (3)... Ran for coaches Jill Watkins, Rachel Ahlers and Tim Beikena at Chillicothe High School...Earned eight All-Conference distinctions and earned All-District honors twice as a Hor-net...Qualified for State twice...Fastest 5K time in High School was 17:32, fastest time in the 3200-meter race in High School, was a 10:24.

Previous SchoolChillicothe High School

Casey

Pryor Fr. -Mid-Distance- Kansas City, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Shawn Ricks was born on April 10, 1990 in Chicago, Ill...Also recruited by UMKC, Baker University and Kansas City Kansas Community Col-lege...Attended Central High School in Kansas City, Mo...Ran for head coach Joe Jefferson at Central, earning track MVP honors in 2009...Mother is Ruth Ricks.

Previous SchoolCentral High School

Shawn

Ricks

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Zack

Smith So. - Mid-Distance - Independence, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Park’s leader in the 800-meter all season long, Smith ran the fast-est 800-meter time of any Pirate with a time of 2:02.84, good for sixth place at the UCM Indoor Classic on February 20...Smith also finished eighth in the 500-meter run with a time of 1:12.77 at the Highland Invitational meet back on January 31.Outdoor 2009 - Smith ran a team best time of 1:59.28 in the 800-meter at the Mule Relays back on April 17, which was good for 11th place...Also took 12th place in the 800-meter at the Missouri Southern Invitational.Cross Country 2008 - Awarded MCAC Second Team All-Conference honors for his superb 2008 season and his 13th place finish in the MCAC/NAIA National Qualifying meet...Took home 90th-place with a time of 35:07 at the Bob Tim-mons Classic on August 30...Ran a lifetime best, 32:26 and placed 100th at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational hosted by Emporia State University.PERSONAL - Born on July 15, 1989 to Robert and Cindy Smith…also recruited by Avila, Ottawa and Graceland University…attended Fort Osage High School in Independence, Mo…earned first team All-Conference in Cross Country…major-ing in Biology.

Previous SchoolFort Osage High School

Ben

Zibers Sr. - Distance - Raymore, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Zibers ran a time of 4:50.74 in the 1500-meter run at the High-land Invitational back on January 31...Also ran a time of 9:57.54 in the 3000-me-ter race at the Mule Relays on February 7.Outdoor 2009 - Ran times of 16:45.42 and 17:29.45 in the 5000-meter during the outdoor season...Also placed 12th in the 10,000 meter run at the Mule Relays on April 17.PERSONAL- Born on April 15, 1988 to Peter and Alice...Younger broth-er Will is also a member of Park’s Cross Country and Track and Field pro-gram...Majoring in liberal studies...Attended Raymore-Peculiar High School, graduating in 2006...Ran for coaches Jamin Swift and Jay Johnson at Ray- Pec.

Previous SchoolLongview Community College

So. - Mid-Distance - Hamilton, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Zorn ran a time of 5:10.16 in the One Mile Run at the Mule Relays, good for 29th Place...Placed 16th at the Highland Invitational in the 5000-meter race and placed 11th in the 800-meter run at the UCM Indoor Clas-sicon February 20.Outdoor 2009 - Ran a time of 4:21.76 at the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State University on April 11.Cross Country 2008 - Registered the seventh fastest time at the MCAC meet, earning him MCAC First Team All-Conference honors...At the Bob Timmons Classic, ran a time of 32:24, good for 83rd place...At the prestigious Southern Stampede race, Zorn came in 206th place with a time of 30:56...Ran a solid time of 31:17 and a 94th place finish at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational hosted by Emporia State University.PERSONAL- Born on May 2, 1990 to Peter and Alice…majoring in Business…will see action on the Park Cross Country and Outdoor Track team…recruited by Central Methodist and Southwestern College…attended Raymore-Peculiar High School.

Previous SchoolPenny High SchoolRecognition2008 MCAC Men’s Cross Country First Team All-Confer-ence Selection

Eric

Zorn

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So. - Mid-Distance - Raymore, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Took home 15th Place at the Mule Relays, with a time of 9:44.59.Outdoor 2009 - Ran a superb time of 10:44.00, which was good for third place in the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Darrel Gourley Open on April 4...One week later, ran a time of 10:40.95 in the same event, finishing seventh...Placed eighth in the 1500-meter run at the Mule Relays, back on April 17. Cross Country 2008 - Finished with the sixth best time in the MCAC Meet and was selected to the MCAC Men’s Cross Country Second Team All-Conference...In the first meet of the season at the Bob Timmons Classic in Lawrence, Kan., Zibers ran a time of 30:31, good for 73rd place...Helped lead Park to a second place finish at the Haskell Invitational with a time of 28:53 and 16th place...Ran a solid time of 29:07 at the Southern Stampede Invitational back on September 20...Ran a lifetime personal record of 28:24 at the Jock’s Nitch Invitational hosted by Emporia State on October 3,PERSONAL- Born on May 2, 1990 to Peter and Alice…majoring in Business…will see action on the Park Cross Country and Outdoor Track team…recruited by Central Methodist and Southwestern College…attended Raymore-Peculiar High School.

Previous SchoolRay-Pec High SchoolRecognition2008 MCAC Men’s Cross Country First Team All-Confer-ence Selection

Will

Zibers

Kimberly

Brown fr. - Mid-Distance - Mandeville, Jamaica•

PERSONAL- Kimberly Andrea Brown was born on November 13, 1990 in St. James, Jamaica...Has two brothers, ages 10 and 16...Enjoys listening to music in her free time...Graduated from Manchester High School in 2009, where she ran track and field for coach Jerry Holness.

Previous SchoolManchester High School

Jennie

Cohee JR. - Sprints - Polo, Mo.•

PERSONAL- Jennie Nichole Cohee was born on April 15, 1989 to Paul and Jennie Cohee in Chillicothe, Mo...Has one older brother, Paul (23)...A Pre-Law major...Graduated from Polo High School in 2007 where she ran track and field and played basketball...Earned All-District honors on the basketball court and helped lead the track and field team to four state championships...Was a two-time state champion for the Panthers in the 4x800-meter race...Also recruited by Baker University, William Penn University, Benedictine College, Central Methodist University and University of Central Missouri.

Previous SchoolPolo High School

Iffie

Ehovuon

Indoor 2009 - Park’s indoor hurdling specialist, Ehovuon ran a time of 10.21, in the 60-meter hurdles at the Mule Relays on February 6 and ran a time of 1:07.72 in the 400-meter run at the same meet...Placed 10th in the 400-meter at the Highland Invitational on January 31.Outdoor 2009 - Ran the fastest 100-meter hurdle time of any Pirate all season at the Mule Relays with a time of 19.16.PERSONAL- Born on June 6, 1990 to Carolyn and Anthony Ehovuon...has three siblings…majoring in Finance...will look to compete as a sprinter and hur-dler this season for the Pirates…attended Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Mo…was an All-Conference recipient three years in a row at Winnetonka.

Previous SchoolWinnetonka High SchoolPronunciationIF-EEEEE-HO-VEN

So. -Hurdles/Sprints - Kansas City, Mo.•

Indoor 2009 - Fessenden had a stellar indoor season, placing second in the 3000-meter race at the Mule Relays, with a time of 10:47.21...Took third in the One-Mile Run on February 20 at the UCM Indoor Classic, with a time of 5:27.54.Outdoor 2009 - Ran a team best time of 5:09.05 in the 1500-meter race at the Gorilla Classic on April 11...Placed third in the 5000-meter run at the Gorilla Classic with a time of 18:47.05.Cross Country 2007- Took home 18th place at the Central Missouri Mule Run…Placed tenth at the Emporia State Invitational…Finished in fourth place at the MCAC meet…Took ninth at the Region IV meet…Took 129th at the 2007 NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championship.PERSONAL- Born on September 19, 1986 in Lansing, Mich.…has two older sisters…attended Holt High School in Holt, Mich.…qualified for state in cross country in 2002 and 2003…enjoys running, biking and swimming…majoring in Social Work.

Previous SchoolHolt High School

Rachel

Fessenden Sr. - Distance - Holt, Mich.•

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Alycia

Gamargo

PERSONAL- Alycia Caresse Gamargo was born on October 8, 1990 in Kan-sas City, Mo...Mother is Clara Gamargo...Has one brother...Is undecided on a major...Looks to help the Pirates in the hurdles and sprints competitions this Spring...Graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 2009.

Previous SchoolLee’s Summit High SchoolPronunciationGAH-MAR-GO

Fr. - Hurdles/Sprints -Lee’s Summit, Mo.•

Diamonique

Jordan

PERSONAL- Diamonique Jordan was born on October 3, 1990...Mother is Rquel E. Jordan...Also recruited be Kansas City Kansas Community College and Hartford Community College...Attended Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington, Del...Activites in high school included the Business Professionals of America (BPA)...Plans to major in International Business...Will look to run in the 5K, 800-meter, 400-meter and 200-meter races for Park this season.

Previous SchoolHoward High School of Tech.PronunciationDIAMON-EEK

Fr. -Hurdles/Sprints- New Castle, Del.•

Alexandria

Harkins PERSONAL- Alexandria LeAnn Harkins was born on October 29, 1988 to Dan and Jeanie Harkins...Spent one year at Park before transferring to UMKC last season, where she ran for coach Cliff Mitchell... Ran the 22nd fastest time in Park Women’s Cross Country history in 2007 with a time of 19:12 at the Southern Stampede meet.

Previous SchoolLee’s Summit High School Fr. -Hurdles/Sprints- Lee’s Summit, Mo.•

Melissa

Lyall PERSONAL- Melissa Marie Lyall was born on December 14, 1988 in Phoenix, Ariz..Majoring in Elementary Education...Came to Park for the outstanding track program and to run for coach Renshaw, along with the opportunity to study El-ementary Education...Also recruited by University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Kansas Wesleyan University...Enjoys running and snowboarding...Went to Queen Creek High School where see helped lead the Bulldogs to four straight State Champion-ships...Attended Gateway Community College for two years, earning All-American honors both years in cross country.

Previous SchoolGateway Community College Jr. -Mid-Distance - Phoenix, Ariz.•

Julie

Munter

PERSONAL- Julie Marie Munter was born June 3, 1991 to Lisa and Andrew Munter in Kansas City, Mo...Also rectuited by Northwest Missouri State Uni-versity and Metropolitan Community College...Plans to major in Bio Chemis-try...Graduated from Raytown South High School, where she ran for Sean Aunn and Terry Scott...Earned All-Conference honors in the 1600 in 2008 and the 3200-meter race in 2009...Named to the honor roll at Raytown South in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009...Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and helped with several food drives in the past.

Previous SchoolRaytown South High School fr. - Distance - Raytown, Mo.•

Casi

McCall

Indoor 2009 - Ran a time of 31.70 in the 200-meter run at the Highland Invi-tational meet.Outdoor 2009 - Placed eighth in the Long Jump, with a mark of 4.90m, at the Gorilla Classic...Took home ninth place in the Triple Jump at the Mule Relays, with a mark of 10.01m.PERSONAL- Born on March 12, 1990 to Kay and Scott McCall…graduated from Smithville High School in 2008…a first team All-Conference and All-Dis-trict soccer player at Smithville…majoring in Musical Theater.

Previous SchoolSmithville High School So. -Jumps/Sprints - Smithville, Mo.•

Lindsey

McDonald PERSONAL- Lindsey McDonald was born on March 24, 1991 to parents Jane and Roderick McDonald...Has three siblings ages ranging from, 22, 21 and 13...Plans to major in Graphic Design...Enjoys running and photography in her spare time.

Previous SchoolHome School So. -Distance- Parkville, Mo.•

Kanisha

Murray

Indoor 2009 - Ran a time of 8.60 in the 60-meter dash at the Mule Relays back on February 6.Outdoor 2009 - Took home 14th place in the 200-meter dash, with a time of 28.26 at the Mule Relays on April 17...At the Gorilla Classic, ran a time of 28.33, which was good for 24th place.PERSONAL- Born on October 31, 1989 in Nassau, Bahamas…attended Prince William High School in the Bahamas…majoring in Accounting…enjoys dancing and is nicknamed Kay-K.

Previous SchoolPrince Williams High School So. -Jumps/Sprints - Nassau, Bahamas•

2009 Women’s Team

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Sr. - Mid-Distance - Nassau, Bahamas•

Indoor 2009 - One of the greatest 800-meter runners in the history of Park University, Nicolls is the school record holder in the 800-meter run in both the indoor and outdoor books...Nicolls broke Sondra Ellis’ 800-meter out-door time of 2:16.00 with a time of 2:15.24 at the NAIA Outdoor National Championships on May 22...Nicolls ran the fastest 800-meter time of any Pirate in 2009, with a time of 2:20.55, which also won the event at the UCM Indoor Classic...Took home first-place in the 1500-meter race with a time of 5:13.77 at the Highland Invitational on Jan. 31.Outdoor 2009 - In the semifinal heat of the 800-meter race at the NAIA Outdoor National Championships, Nicolls ran a time of 2:15.24 which broke Park’s 20 year 800-meter record set by Sondra Ellis in 1989, who ran the race in 2:16.00. Nicolls finished in sixth-place in her heat that day...Nicolls also took first-place in the Mule Relays with a time of 2:17.89 on April 17 and placed first in the 800 with a time of 2:18.86 at the Missouri Southern Invitational on April 24. Cross Country 2008- Ran a terrific time of 19:17 and earned MCAC Runner of the Year honors for the second straight year...Against some strong NCAA Division I competition, finished in 16th place with a time of 20:40 at the KU Invitational on August 30...In one of the premiere races of the year, placed 34th with a time of 18:49 at the Southern Stampede meet on September 20...Finished a team best seventh place at the ESU Jock’s Nitch Invitaional with a time of 18:55 on October 3.Cross Country 2007- Earned MCAC Runner of the Year honor…Ran a lifetime best 18:32 to win the Region IV women’s cross country meet…Placed fifth at the Baker Invitational, helping the Pirates place second overall…Took seventh at the Emporia State Invitational.Indoor 2008- Took third in the 1000 meters at 3:09.44 at the Jawyawk classic…Placed first in the 1000 meters at the Scottie Open, with a time of 3:10.48…Broke the Park indoor school record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:19.77 at the Mule Relays. The previous record was held by Crystal Bethel , who ran a time of 2:20.0 in 2003…Broke her own record in the 800 meters at the 2008 NAIA Indoor Championships, with a time of 2:17.97.Outdoor 2008- Took first in the 1500-meter at the Emporia State Spring Twilight meet…Finished first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:23.18 and first in the 1500 meters at the Baker Invitational…Ran a lifetime best in the 1500 meters at 4:47.04 for an 11th place finish...Apart of the school record breaking 4x800 meter relay team with a time of 9:18.77.PERSONAL- Born on May 6, 1988 to Icelyn and Roman Nicolls in Nassau, Bahamas…majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry…hobbies include listening to music, dancing, reading and hanging out with friends.

Previous SchoolPrince Williams High SchoolHighlights2007 and 2008 MCAC Runner of the Year

Romona

Nicolls

Romona Nicolls

So. - Distance - Nassau, Bahamas•

Cross Country 2008 - Placed 66th at the Bob Timmons Classic back on August 30, with a time of 26:41.5...Ran a time of 22:55 at the nationally recognized Southern Stampede meet, hosted by Missouri Southern State University on Sep-tember 22...Ran another time of 22:55 at Emporia State’s Jock Nitch Invitational on Oct. 3. Outdoor 2008- Finished second in the women’s 400-meter run at the Northwest Missouri State Invitational.PERSONAL- Born on April 20, 1989 to Annette and Jeffrey Pratt…a native of Nassau, Bahamas...majoring in Accounting and has three siblings…will compete in the 200-meter and 400-meter races for Park.

Previous SchoolPrince Williams High School

Alexionette

Pratt

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Tashauna

Robinson

Indoor 2009 - Consistently led the Pirates in jumping events all season long, Robinson took first-place in the triple jump event on Jan. 31 at the Highland Invitational with a mark of 11.13m...She also took third in the long jump event at the same meet with a mark of 5.39m.Outdoor 2009 - Had a fantastic performance at the Missouri Southern meet on April 24, by placing third in the long jump with a mark of 5.36m and fourth in the triple jump with a mark of 10.95m...Took home second-place in the triple jump at the Darrel Gourley Open, with a jump of 10.15m.Indoor 2008- Took seventh in the long jump and eighth in the triple jump at the Jayhawk Classic…Placed second in both the long and triple jump at the Scottie Open…Finished with a personal best of 17-03.25 in the long jump and a personal record in the triple jump with a mark of 37-02.25, at the 2008 NAIA Indoor Championships.Outdoor 2008- Finished fourth in the long jump and first in the triple jump with a mark of 37-01.25 at the Emporia State Spring Twilight…Placed third in the long jump and second in the triple jump at the Missouri Southern State meet…Qualified for the 2008 NAIA Outdoor Championships in the triple jump competition.PERSONAL- Born on June 16, 1986 to Arthur and Delritta Robinson in Bunkers Hill, Jamaica…has seven siblings…majoring in Accounting…also recruited by East Tennessee State University.

Previous SchoolPrince Williams High School Sr. -Jumps/Sprints - Nassau, Bahamas•

Kymie

Roland

PERSONAL- Born on June 25, 1990...Parents are Kim and Darrell Willis...Has three siblings, Nathan (22), Jacob (21) and Sara (17)...Was also recruited by Baker University...Enjoys reading, swimming, running and camping...Attended Smithville High, where she was coached by Eric Klingensmith...Roland was a four-time state qualifier in cross country and two-time state qualifier in track...Helped break the school record in the 4x800-meter race...Plans to major in Social Work.

Previous SchoolSmithville High School Fr. -Mid-Distance - Smithville, Mo.•

Sally

SACK

PERSONAL- Sally Elizabeth Sack was born on Nov. 17, 1988 to parents Chris and Edgy Sack...Enjoys running, gardening and cleaning in her free time...Major-ing in Elementary Education...Attended Kansas City Kansas Community College her freshman and sophomore year...Was awarded numerous academic honors in her time in High School and College including National Dean’s Honor Roll, Phit Theta Kappa and All Kansas Academic Team.

Previous SchoolKansas City Kansas CC

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Kelsie

Sewell

PERSONAL- Kelsie Kathryn Sewell is the daughter of Terry and Sarah Gardner and was born in Trenton, Mo...Majoring in Sports Medicine, Sewell was also recruited by Northwest Missouri State and UMKC...Hobbies include running, swimming, shopping and hanging out with friends...Graduated from Chillicothe High School in 2009 and ran for coaches Karen Jackson and Rachael Ahlers...Ran track, played basketball and volleyball for the Hornets...Was a member of the honor roll, student council and spanish club at Chillicothe.

Previous SchoolChillicothe High School Fr. -Mid-Distance - Chillicothe, Mo.•

Kayla

Smith PERSONAL- Kayla Rachell Smith was born on November 14, 1990 to Sonya and Mark Smith in San Diego, Calif...Also recruited by Missouri Baptist and McKendree University...Enjoys hanging out with friends, talking on the phone and running in her free time...Attended Hazelwood West High School in Hazel-wood, Mo...Awarded All-Conference Honors in 2008 and 2009 for the Wildcats and won First-place in Districts in the 4x800-meter race in 2008...Took second-place in the conference in the 4x800-meter race also in 2008.

Previous SchoolHazelwood West High School Fr. -mid-dISTANCE- hAZELWOOD, Mo.•

2009 Women’s Team

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Indoor 2009 - Tutu took home first-place in the 500-meter race at the High-land Invitational with a time of 1:24.36...Placed 13th at the Mule Relays in the 600-Yard run with a time of 1:35.01.Outdoor 2009 - Finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:20.09 at the Mule Relays on April 17...Placed sixth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:22.15 at the Gorilla Classic. Cross Country 2008- Took 63rd at the nationally recognized Southern Stampede race on September 20...Finished 11th and helped Park to a fourth place team finish at the ESU Jock’s Nitch Invitational on October 3...Placed second at the MCAC Championship race on November 1, helping lead the Pirates to its fourth straight NAIA National Championship race...At the NAIA championship race in Kenosha, Wisc., Tutu ran a time of 20:08, good for 243rd place.Cross Country 2007- Led Park with a second place finish and a time of 11:59.13 at the Baker Invitational…Took 20th at the Emporia State Invita-tional…Placed third at the MCAC meet…Took seventh at the Regional meet.Indoor 2008- In her first Indoor event as a Pirate, Tutu helped lead the wom-en’s distance medley team to a first place finish and new school record at the Jayhawk Classic…Broke the school record in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:19.21, at the Mule Relays…Finished tenth in the women’s 800-meter run at the NAIA Indoor Championships.Outdoor 2008- In the first Outdoor event of the season, Tutu ran for a first place finish in the 800-meter run…At the Kansas Relays, Tutu ran a personal best time of 2:18.89 for a seventh place finish in the women’s 800-meter run…Helped knock off a school record in the 4x800 meter relay with a time of 9:18.77, at the 2008 NAIA Outdoor Championships.PERSONAL- Born on April 24, 1989 to Amina and Phillip Tutu…also re-cruited by Missouri State and UMKC…ran for Oak Park High School under head coach Todd Warner…enjoys cooking and art.

Previous SchoolOak Park High School

Maria

TUTU Danielle

Wills

Indoor 2009 - Placed eighth in the preliminary heat of the 55-meter dash with a time of 7.68, at the Highland Invitational...Placed 11th in the prelims at the UCM Indoor Classic in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.22...Took 21st in the preliminary heat of the 60-meter dash at the Mule Relays with a time of 8.28.PERSONAL- Born on June 10, 1989 to Kenneth and Debbie Wills…a na-tive of Johannesburg, South Africa…has two sisters…majoring in Mathemat-ics….enjoys poetry, art, playing the piano and singing.

Previous SchoolMondeor High School

Jr. -Sprints-Johannesburg, South Africa

Lexi

Wilson Indoor 2009 - Took third place in the first meet of the season at the Highland Invitational on Jan. 31, with a time of 1:25.80 in the 500-meter run...Placed eighth in the 400-meter run with a time of 1:04.33 at the UCM Indoor Clas-sic.PERSONAL- Born on January 9, 1991 to Christine and Edwin…has five siblings…a native of Nassau, Bahamas…majoring in Geography…attended Westminster College in the Bahamas.

Previous SchoolWestminster College So. -Mid-Distance- Nassau, Bahamas

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2008 Cross Country Recap/results

2008 Men’s Cross Country Results

6th Place - Bob Timmons Classic hosted by University of Kansas, August 30.

15th Place - Southern Stampede hosted by Missouri Southern State, Sept. 20.

6th Place - Jock’s Nitch Invitational hosted by Emporia State, October 3.

2nd Place - Haskell Invitational hosted by Haskell Indian Nations, Oct. 11

1st Place - NAIA National Qualifying Meet, MCAC Champions, Nov. 7

2008 Honors

Micah Conkling - MCAC Runner of the Year

Trey Crawford - MCAC Freshman of the Year

Eric Zorn - MCAC First-Team Selection

Will Zibers - MCAC First-Team Selection

Tyler Kranz - MCAC First-Team Selection

Zach Smith - MCAC Second-Team Selection

Zach Towers - MCAC Second-Team Selection

Brian Renshaw - MCAC Coach of the Year

The 2008 men’s and women’s cross country squads proved again that they were one of the elite programs in not only the mid-west but the country as well. For the fourth year in a row, the women’s team qualified for the NAIA National Championship meet in Kenosha, Wisc., and were crowned the 2008 MCAC champions. Park placed 25th in the NAIA meet and finished the year received votes in the national coaches poll. Junior Romona Nicolls was named the MCAC runner of the year and Park ended its MCAC run with a 1,2,3,4,5 finish and a perfect score in the MCAC Championship meet. Romona Nicolls finished the Conference meet in first-place, while Maria Tutu took second, Erycka Fisher placed third, Melinda Jansen came in fourth and Keyon Harrison placed fifth. The men’s team was also crowned MCAC champions as it finished better as a team than any other MCAC squad at the NAIA National Qualifying meet in St. Louis, Mo. Despite the MCAC championship the men’s squad did not qualify for the men’s NAIA National meet in Kenosha. But, sophomore sensation Micah Conkling was named MCAC Runner of the Year and Trey Crawford was awarded the MCAC Freshman of the Year award. Head coach Brian Renshaw was also named the MCAC Coach of the Year on the men’s and women’s side. The Pirates began the 2008 season by traveling to NCAA Division I, University of Kansas for the Bob Timmons Classic on August 30. The women’s squad took fourth place in a loaded field of top talent schools, while the men placed sixth. Next up Park traveled to Joplin, Mo., to take on one of the premiere meets in the country, the Southern Stampede, hosted by Missouri Southern State Univer-sity. The women’s squad fared well, placing 12th, while the men took 15th. The following week, Park traveled to NCAA Division II Emporia State for the Jock’s Nitch Invitational. Park’s women took fourth, while the men placed sixth. In its best showing of the year, the men’s squad placed second in its next race at the Haskell Invi-tational. The women also performed well, with a fourth-place finish. Post season play came next for the Pirates, as the women’s team competed in the MCAC Championship meet in Lawrence, Kan. hosted by Haskell Indian Nations University. For the fourth year in a row, Park University won the race and the six member team of Erycka Fisher, Keyon Harrison, Romona Nicolls, Maria Tutu, Melinda Jansen and Alexionette Pratt qualified for the NAIA National meet. On November 22 in Kenosha, Wisc. the Pirate women placed 25th out of 32 teams. The men’s squad finished its season at the NAIA National Qualifying meet and earned the MCAC Championship.

2008 Women’s Cross Country Results

4th Place - Bob Timmons Classic hosted by University of Kansas, August 30.

12th Place - Southern Stampede hosted by Missouri Southern State, Sept. 20.

4th Place - Jock’s Nitch Invitational hosted by Emporia State, October 3.

4th Place - Haskell Invitational hosted by Haskell Indian Nations, Oct. 11

1st Place - MCAC Championship meet, hosted by Haskell Indian Nations, Nov. 1

25th Place - NAIA National Championship Meet, Kenosha, Wisc., Nov. 22

2008 Honors

Romona Nicolls - MCAC Runner of the Year

Erycka Fishder - Qualified for NAIA Nationals

Keyon Harrison - Qualified for NAIA Nationals Melinda Jansen - NAIA Scholar-Athlete Alexionette Pratt - Qualified for NAIA Nationals Maria Tutu - Qualified for NAIA Nationals

Brian Renshaw - MCAC Coach of the Year

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The above list is a compilation of the top 25 times posted by a Park University cross country participant. An athlete may have his/her name posted only once throughout their career.

Mabior Atem posted the seventh fastest time of any men’s cross country athlete at Park University and earned NAIA All-American status in 2002.

Keyon Harrison (right) graduated from Park Univer-sity in 2009 and posted the 23rd fastest time of any women’s cross country runner. Harrison was also an All-American for Park’s track and fieldteam.

Becky Tackett (left) cracked the Top 25 list in 2006 with her 19:25 time at the Southwestern Invitational meet.

Cross Country RecordsPark University Men’s Cross Country Top 25 List

NAME TIME YEAR PLACE OF MEET1. Chris Halliman 24:30 1981 Bethany, Kan.2. Blas Guerra 24:31 1985 Olathe, Kan.3. Endashaw Yimer 24:33 2005 Louisville, Ky.4. Lenin Geurra 24:37 1992 Fayette, Mo. 5. Rick Blount 24:48 1982 Parkville, Mo.6. Jim Springer 24:49 1984 Olathe, Kan.7. Mabior Atem 24:50 2002 Southwestern, Kan.8. Phil Hudnall 24:54 1992 Fayette, Mo.9. Dave Mitchell 25:08 1981 Bethany, Kan.10. Joe Manning 25:10 1981 Springfield, Mo.11. John Vargas 25:11 1983 Bethany, Kan.12. Keith Longuski 25:13 2006 Emporia, Kan.13. Bryan Blackford 25:14 1980 Bartlesville, Ok.14. Brian Hoffman 25:15 1982 Parkville, Mo.15. Brad Webber 25:19 1983 Pittsburg, Kan. 16. Phil Hoffman 25:30 1982 Parkville, Mo.17. Tim Barney 25:31 1992 Fayette, Mo.18. Mike Bongartz 25:32 1982 Pittsburg, Kan.19. Daniel Harkins 25:33 2006 Louisville, Ky.20. Shawn Smith 25:37 1991 Joplin, Mo.21. Ray Cummisky 25:52 1978 Point Lookout, Mo.22. Mike Jackson 25:55 1997 Southwestern, Kan.23. Jeremy Spreitzer 25:58 1997 Southwester, Kan.24. John Vest 25:59 1983 Parkville, Mo.25. Ted Heater 26:07 1993 Liberty, Mo.

TOP FINSIH AT NATIONALS 3rd ENDASHAW YIMER

Park University Women’s Cross Country Top 25 List

NAME TIME YEAR PLACE OF MEET1. Mikki Massey 17:17 1999 Joplin, Mo.2. Tracey Pelchat 17:35 1984 Springfield, Mo.3. Carol Roberts 18:01 1984 Springfield, Mo.4. Ayda Sandoval 18:13 1992 Liberty, Mo.5. Maria Medina 18:14 1993 Fayette, Mo.6. Barbara Puckett 18:31 1981 Bethany, Kan.7. Romona Nicolls 18:32 2007 Omaha, Neb.8. Pam Hill 18:37 1983 Kansas City, Mo.9. Tracey Luh 18:40 1981 Parkside, Wisc.10. Dina Yakata 18:40 2005 Southwestern, Kan.11. Crystal Bethel 18:47 2003 Joplin, Mo.12. Heidi Metz 18:48 1993 Liberty, Mo.13. Sarah Hopkins 18:54 2007 Joplin, Mo.14. Marla Mitchell 18:56 1982 Pittsburg, Kan.15. Sara Pitia 18:56 2007 Omaha, Neb.16. Cathy Gebhards 18:58 1979 St. Louis. Mo.17. Rachel Fessenden 18:59 2007 Joplin, Mo.18. Rachelle Peters 19:01 1985 Parkville, Mo.19. Erycka Fisher 19:05 2007 Omaha, Neb.20. Jessica Ferguson 19:07 2002 Southwestern, Kan.21. Maria Tutu 19:08 2007 Omaha, Neb.22. Alex Harkins 19:12 2007 Joplin, Mo.23. Keyon Harrison 19:19 2007 Joplin, Mo.24. Becky Tackett 19:25 2006 Southwestern, Kan.25. Melinda Jansen 19:28 2005 Joplin, Mo.

TOP FINSIH AT NATIONALS 4th MIKKI MASSEY

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2009 Track and Field Recap 2009 was another stellar year for the Park University men’s and women’s track and field squad. The Pirates featured one of the fastest male sprinters in the country in junior Sadiki James and had consistently superb performances from veteran runners Erycka Fisher and Romona Nicolls. The Pirates began 2009 at the Highland Indoor Invitational on Jan. 31. The women’s squad took home eight first-place winners and dominated the competition from the start. Freshman Tina Gaines took home first in the 200-meter run with a time of 27.09 and fellow sprinter Fisher also took home first-place in the 400-meter with a time of 1:01.47. The men’s squad also blew past the competition capturing many top five finshes of their own. Three Pirates finished in the top 10 in the 500-meter run as Devin Haddix took home second with a time of 1:09.64, Luke Wolkers placed sixth with a mark of 1:11.98 and Zack Smith took eight with a time of 1:12.77. Next up for the Pirates on the indoor schedule was the Mule Relays, hosted by University of Central Missouri. Senior Rachel Fessen-den ran the fastest 3000-meter race of the indoor season for any Pirate, with her time of 10:47.21 and a stellar second place finish. Also at the Mule Relays, Park’s 4x400-Yard relay team, took fifth-place with a quick time of 4:12.22. As for the men’s squad, James ran the fastes 60-meter time of any Pirate all season long, with a time of 6.93 and a seventh place finish. Senior Arries Scott also performed well that day, running a swift 200-meter time of 22.64. James and Fisher eventually qualified for the NAIA Indoor National Championship meet in Johnson City, Tenn. from March 5-7. James qualified in the 60-meter race, while Fisher qualified for the 600-meter national race. James eventually finshed fourth in his prelimi-nary heat at nationals, with a time of 6.99, but did not qualify for the final heat. Fisher ran a time of 1:38.72, good for 3rd-place in her heat and 15th best time on the day. Despite the great effort, Fisher did not qualify to run in the championship heat the next day. Park began the 2009 outdoor season at rival William Jewell’s Darrel Gourley Open on April 4. Haddix and Wolk-ers ran solid times in their perspective meets for the men’s squad, as Wolkers took home second-place in the 400-me-ter hurdles with a time of 58.36 and Haddix ran a solid time of 50.29 in the 400-meter, which was also good for second-place. Gaines won the 100-meter race, with a time of 12.34, outrunning not only top NAIA competitors but NCAA runners as well. Her mark of 12.34 was the fastest 100-meter time any Pirate all season. Gaines also won the 200-meter race that day, with a time of 26.56. Fisher also won the 400-meter race with a time of 1:07.29. On April 11, the Pirates traveled to NCAA D-II foe Pittsburg State University for the Gorilla Classic meet. Nicolls had a terrific meet, placing third in the 800-meter race, with a time of 2:16.09 and jumper Tashauna Robinson also fared well at the meet, with her long jump mark of 5.15m, good for fourth place. The Pirates qualified three athletes for the NAIA Outdoor National Championship meet in Edwardsville, Ill. on May 21-23, as James, Fisher and Nicolls attempted to bring home a championship to Park. Fisher ran a time of 1:04.18, which was good for third place in her heat and qualified for the semifinal heat. Fisher eventually took fifth-place in her heat with a time of 1:03.22, which was not quite quick enough to qualify for the finals. James too qualified for the semifinal heat in the 100-meter race, as he ran a time of 11:05 in the preliminaries. He decreased his time in the semifinal heat with a time of, 10.92, good seventh-place in the heat, but not enough to get him in the final race. Nicolls stole the show for the Pirates in the 800-meter race, as she ran a time of 2:15.24 in the 800 and broke Park’s all-time school record, that was once held by Sondra Ellis. Ellis ran the 800 in 2:16.00 way back in 1989. Despite setting the new school record, Nicolls placed sixth in her heat and did not qualify for the finals.

Sadiki James (left) will look to return to the NAIA National Championship meets again this season as he finishes his last season with the Pirates.

Erycka Fisher (left) ran in four straight NAIA Cross Country National Cham-pionships and qualified for the 2009 NAIA Indoor National Championship in the 600-meter race.

WOMENS RESULTS60-Meter Dash Tina Gaines (Fr.) 8.01 (7th-Prelims) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Danielle Wills (So.) 8.22 (11th-Prelims) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Danielle Wills (So.) 8.28 (21st Place-Prelim) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Kanisha Murray (Fr.) 8.60 (36th Place-Prelim) Mule Relays 2/6/200960-Meter HurdlesIffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 10.21 (23rd Place-Prelim) Mule Relays 2/6/2009 55-Meter DashTina Gaines (Fr.) 7.33 (2nd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 7.37 (1st Place-Prelim) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Danielle Wills (So.) 7.68 (8th place-Prelim) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Kayla Ostrander (Fr.) 8.80 (26th-place-Prelim) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009200-Meter RunTina Gaines (Fr.) 26.65 (11th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 26.67 (3rd Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 26.75 (4th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 27.09 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 27.10 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009400-Meter RunErycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:00.74 (11th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:01.47 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Lexi WiIson (Fr.) 1:04.33 (8th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009ffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 1:07.72 (27th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Iffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 1:10.53 (10th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009500-Meter RunMaria Tutu (Sr.) 1:24.36 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Lexi Wilson (Fr.) 1:25.80 (3rd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009800-Meter RunRomona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:20.55 (1st Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:21.00 (2nd Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:29.58 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Melinda Jansen (Sr.) 2:34.92 (3rd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Rachel Fessenden (Sr.)2:35.13 (4th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009600-Yard RunErycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:28.02 (1st Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Maria Tutu (So.) 1:35.01 (13th Place Mule Relays 2/6/20093000-Meter RunRachel Fessenden (Sr.) 10:47.21 (2nd Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Rachel Fessenden (Sr.) 10:52.71 (5th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Melinda Jansen (Sr.) 11:28.20 (9th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/20091500-Meter RunRomona Nicolls (Jr.) 5:13.77 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Rachel Fessenden (Sr.) 5:14.59 (2nd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Melinda Jansen (Sr.) 5:21.89 (3rd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009One-Mile RunRachel Fessenden (Sr.) 5:27.54 (4th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Melinda Jansen (Sr.) 5:40.85 (9th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/200955-Meter HurdlesIffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 9.50 (4th Place-Prelims) Highland Invitational 1/31/20094x400-Meter RelayPark University “A” 4:14.14 (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/20094x400-Yard RelayPark University ‘A’ 4:12.22 (5th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Long JumpTashauna Robinson (Sr.)5.39m (3rd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 5.33 m (3rd Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009 Triple JumpTashauna Robinson (Sr.) 11.13m (1st Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.93m (5th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.69m (4th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Casi McCall (Fr.) 9.55m (16th Place) Mule Relays 2/6/2009Casi McCall (Fr.) 9.44 m (7th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009

2009 Indoor Track Season ResultsMENS RESULTS

55-Meter DashSadiki James (Jr.) 6.52 (4th Place-Prelims) Highland Invitational1/31/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 6.58 (5th Place-Prelims) Highland Invitational 1/31/200960-Meter DashSadiki James (Jr.) 6.93 (7th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 6.95 (2nd-Prlims) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 6.97 (10th Place-Prelims) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 7.17 (27th Place-Prelims) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 7.32 (19th-Prelims) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009200-Meter DashArries Scott (Sr.) 22.64 (9th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 23.21 (22nd Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 23.36 (9th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Devin Haddix (Sr.) 23.45 (27th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Arries Scott (Sr.) 23.51 (13th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009400-Meter RunDevin Haddix (Sr.) 51.08 (8th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Devin Haddix (Sr.) 51.12 (6th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Arries Scott (Sr.) 51.73 (13th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Arries Scott (Sr.) 52.36 (10th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Arries Scott (Sr.) 53.02 (3rd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009500-Meter RunDevin Haddix (Sr.) 1:09.64 (2nd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Luke Wolkers (Jr.) 1:11.98 (6th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Zach Smith (Fr.) 1:12.77 (8th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Cordell Hylton (So.) 1:15.54 (15th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Eric Zorn (Fr.) 1:16.32 (16th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009800-Meter RunZach Smith (Fr.) 2:02.84 (6th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Zach Smith (Fr.) 2:05.04 (17th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Joel Chirchir (Fr.) 2:09.17 (11th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Eric Zorn (Fr.) 2:09.66 (11th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Nathan Raines (Fr.) 2:10.08 (23rd Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009600 Yard RaceLenes Chery (Sr.) 1:20.35 (28th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Lenes Chery (Sr.) 1:20.74 (9th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/20093000-MeterMicah Conkling (So.) 9:27.52 (13th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Tyler Kranz (So.) 9:29.58 (14th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Trey Crawford (Fr.) 9:39.09 (17th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Will Zibers (Fr.) 9:44.59 (15th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/20091500-Meter RunTyler Kranz (So.) 4:24.88 (7th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Micah Conkling (So.) 4:30.58 (9th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Trey Crawford (Fr.) 4:39.76 (18th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Ben Zibers (Jr.) 4:50.74 (26th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/20095000-Meter RunMicah Conkling (So.) 16:37.04 (18th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Tyler Kranz (So.) 16:41.35 (20th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Trey Crawford (Fr.) 17:17.53 (26th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009One Mile RunJoel Chirchir (Fr.) 4:35.46 (12th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Joel Chirchir (Fr.) 4:35.90 (7th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Tyler Kranz (So.) 4:39.25 (14th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Eric Zorn (Fr.) 5:10.16 (29th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Long JumpArmondo Groves (Fr.) 6.85m (7th Place) Mule Relays 2/7/2009Charles Hinton (So.) 6.73m (5th Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 6.55m (8th Place) UCM Indoor Classic 2/20/2009Triple JumpCharles Hinton (So.) 13.42m (2nd Place) Highland Invitational 1/31/2009

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2009 Outdoor Track Season ResultsWOMENS RESULTS

100 Meter Dash Tina Gaines (Fr.) 12.34 (1st Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 12.42 (3rd Place-Prelim) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 12.48 (3rd Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 12.60 (1st-Prelims) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Erycka Fisher (Fr.) 12.71 (8th Place-Prelim) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 12.64 (7th-Prelims) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009 100 Meter HurdlesIffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 19.92 (12th-Prelims) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Iffie Ehovuon (Fr.) 19.16 (21st-Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009200 Meter DashTina Gaines (Fr.) 25.83 (6th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 25.89 (4th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Tina Gaines (Fr.) 26.56 (1st Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Kanisha Murray (Fr.) 26.78 (10th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Kanisha Murray (Fr.) 28.26 (14th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009400 Meter RunErycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:07.29 (1st Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009400-Meter HurdlesErycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:02.81 (2nd Place) ESU Twilight 5/9/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:03.22 (5th Place) NAIA Natl Champ 5/22/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:04.61 (3rd Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Erycka Fisher (Sr.) 1:05.26 (1st Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009800 Meter Run Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:15.24 (6th Place) NAIA Natl Champ 5/22/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:16.09 (3rd Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:16.90 (4th Place) ESU Twilight 5/9/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:17.89 (1st Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Romona Nicolls (Jr.) 2:18.86 (1st Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/20091500 Meter RunRachel Fessenden 5:09.05 (12th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Rachel Fessenden 5:12.14 (11th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Rachel Fessenden 5:12.88 (5th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009 3000 Meter RunRachel Fessenden 11:01.35 (7th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/20095000 Meter RunRachel Fessenden 18:47.05 (3rd Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Long JumpTashauna Robinson (Sr.) 5.36m (3rd Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 5.15m (4th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 4.92m (3rd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Casi McCall (Fr.) 4.90m (8th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 4.87m (14th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Triple JumpTashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.95m (4th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.68m (7th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009 Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.15m (2nd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Tashauna Robinson (Sr.) 10.14m (11th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Casi McCall (Fr.) 10.01m (9th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009

MENS RESULTS100 Meter DashSadiki James (Jr.) 10.53 (1st Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 10.63 (2nd Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 10.76 (2nd Place-Prelim) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 10.76 (4th Place) ESU Twilight 5/9/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 10.77 (4th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009110 Meter HurdlesDJ Taylor (Fr.) 15.71 (5th Place-Prelims) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009DJ Taylor (Fr.) 16.16 (8th Place-Prelims) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009DJ Taylor (Fr.) 16.44 (5th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009DJ Taylor (Fr.) 16.57 (5th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009200 Meter DashSadiki James (Jr.) 22.02 (7th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 22.14 (5th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 22.16 (9th-Prelim) ESU Twilight 5/9/2009Sadiki James (Jr.) 22.23 (5th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 22.29 (11th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009400 Meter DashDevin Haddix (Sr.) 49.30 (2nd Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Devin Haddix (Sr.) 49.87 (4th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Devin Haddix (Sr.) 50.29 (2nd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Arries Scott (Sr.) 50.41 (3rd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Lenes Chery (Sr.) 52.74 (24th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009400 Meter HurdlesLuke Wolkers (Jr.) 57.74 (9th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Luke Wolkers (Jr.) 58.36 (2nd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Luke Wolkers (Jr.) 58.75 (5th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Luke Wolkers (Jr.) 1:00.99 (4th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Lenes Chery (Sr.) 1:01.87 (11th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009800 Meter RunZach Smith (Fr.) 1:59.28 (11th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Zach Smith (Fr.) 2:00.43 (19th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Zach Smith (Fr.) 2:02.46 (12th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Nathan Raines (Fr.) 2:03.54 (21st Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Zach Smith (Fr.) 2:04.84 (6th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/200910000 Meter RunTrey Crawford (Fr.) 34:15.46 (10th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Micah Conkling (So.) 34:31.35 (11th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Ben Zibers (Jr.) 35:51.41 (12th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/20091500 Meter RunJoel Chirchir (Fr.) 4:17.85 (4th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Joel Chirchir (Fr.) 4:15.87 (6th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Tyler Kranz (So.) 4:16.85 (7th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Will Zibers (Fr.) 4:19.83 (8th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Eric Zorn (Fr.) 4:21.76 (33rd Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/20095000 Meter RunTyler Kranz (So.) 16:15.47 (12th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009 Trey Crawford (Fr.) 16:25.68 (14th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Ben Zibers (Jr.) 16:45.42 (19th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Trey Crawford (Fr.) 17:05.10 (6th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Ben Zibers (Jr.) 17:29.45 (8th Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/20093000 Meter SteeplechaseMicah Conkling (So.) 10:25.17 (2nd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Will Zibers (Fr.) 10:40.95 (7th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Will Zibers (Fr.) 10:44.00 (3rd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009Long JumpArmondo Groves (Fr.) 6.67m (6th Place) Missouri Southern 4/24/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 6.54m (6th Place) Gorilla Classic 4/11/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 6.42m (12th Place) Mule Relays 4/17/2009Armondo Groves (Fr.) 6.16m (2nd Place) Darrel Gourley Open 4/4/2009

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9 Rick Blount 32:47.73 198110 Lenin Guerra 32:52.20 1992HALF-MARATHON RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Mabior Atem 1:13.07 20022 Keith Longuski 1:13.10 20023 Jeremy Spreitzer 1:13.23 19974 Josh McKinzie 1:26.55 2002MARATHON RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Brad Webber 2:25.39 19842 Blas Guerra 2:35.35 19853 Rusty Collins 2:45.33 19854 Tim Barney 2:46.22 19935 Jaimal Sherqill 2:56.00 19856 Bruce Wood 3:14.00 1979HIGH JUMP RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Adrian Davis 6’11.5” 19922 Denzel Williams 6’11” 20043 Herb Martin 6’10.75” 19924 Stephan Freidlefsson 6’6” 19815 Mike York 6’4” 19816 Andre Beverly 6’4” 19897 Lawrence Butler 6’4’’ 20068 Keith Zimmerkee 6’2” 19899 Bill Embry 6’1” 197910 Aaron Irvine 6’0” 1989TRIPLE JUMP RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Charles Nance 49’11.75” 19852 Rich Henry 49’5” 19903 Edward Hinton 46’7.50” 20084 Kevin Epps 46’ 19805 Bill Embry 43’10” 19796 Scott Henning 43’3” 1982

LONG JUMP RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Andre Beverly 23’11.50” 19892 Herb Martin 23’6” 19923 Lawrence Butler 23’2.5” 20054 Charles Nance 23’1” 19835 Edward Hinton 22’7.25” 20086 Denzel Williams 22’ 7.00’’ 20037 Chris Kear 22’5” 19808 Kyle Conkling 22’4’’ 20069 Kenneth Brooks 21’11.25” 199110 Armondo Groves 21’10.75” 2009SHOT PUT RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Ken Burnett 48’5.50” 19842 Adam Beltran 45’3” 19963 Bill Embry 42’0” 19814 Scott White 41’5” 19805 Jeramiah Willies 38’1.5” 20056 Emmanuel Hoffman 38’3” 19907 Lawrence Butler 37’2.75” 20068 James Cole 36’9” 20009 Chris Burton 34’10.50” 199610 David King 32’1.25” 1995DISCUS RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Wayne Schope 167’4” 19852 Wamon Watson 163’1” 19943 Ken Burnett 147’0” 19844 Eliot Patridge 144’6” 19915 Bill Embry 130’4” 19796 Adam Beltran 126’9” 19967 Mark Swift 126’ 19808 Emmanuel Hoffman 111’5” 1990JAVLIN RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Mark Swift 213’ 19822 Steve Spencer 204’ 19823 Robbie Masoner 190’10” 20044 Wayne Schope 188’1” 19845 Sean Fister 180’ 19836 Elmer Becker 167” 19897 Berg Heskin 151’ 00” 20038 Mitch Black 141’3.5’ 20059 Lawrence Butler 139’10” 200610 Jeramiah Willies 134’4” 2005HAMMER RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Robbie Masoner 152’3” 20042 James Cole 70’ 3” 2000POLEVAULT RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Sean Fister 15’10.5” 19832 Matt Hart 15’9” 19883 Lance Adams 15’6” 19844 Marty Hawkins 15’0” 19834 John Ford 15’0” 19834 Jon Gerlach 15’0” 1986

Men Outdoor Top Ten100 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Tim Brown 10.40 19852 Byron VonLeggett 10.45 19923 Shannon Graves 10.51 19924 Sadiki James 10.53 20095 Mike Cooper 10.54 19816 Kevin Hudgins 10.70 19936 Bryon Words 10.70 20008 Arries Scott 10.74 20069 Ron Pearl 10.74 198010 Johnnie Winston 10.77 1987200 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Byron VonLeggett 21.37 19922 Tim Brown 21.40 19853 Shannon Graves 21.63 19924 Kevin Hudgins 21.98 19935 Josh Shaffer 21.98 19996 Sadiki James 22.02 20097 Chris Pryor 22.15 19917 Gilbert Chapel 22.15 19899 Johnnie Winston 22.17 198810 Derrick Garner 22.22 1988400 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Chris Pryor 47.84 19912 Gilbert Chapel 48.20 19893 O’Keife Richards 48.34 20004 Tim Brown 48.60 19855 Arries Scott 48.74 20086 Craig Booker 48.75 19927 Mike Newton 49.29 19898 Devin Haddix 49.39 20069 Douglas Bell 49.50 200210 Vernon Harlan 49.51 1984800 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Craig Booker 1:51.04 19922 Mabior Atem 1:52.13 20043 Eddie Hicks 1:52.40 19854 Matt Magee 1:53.80 19895 Mike Jackson 1:54.29 19986 Mike Newton 1:54.88 19897 Emmanuel Ngega 1:54.97 19948 Ron Chisolm 1:55.24 19819 Jason Williams 1:55.39 200010 Jim Nelson 1:55.69 19821500 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Mike Jackson 3:50.98 19982 Mabior Atem 3:51.01 20023 David Mitchell 3:53.60 19824 Russell Morrell 3:54.90 19945 Lenin Guerra 3:55.99 19946 Joel Greener 3:58.92 19897 Jim Nelson 3:59.36 19838 Dave More 4:00.00 19859 Jim Springer 4:01.37 198710 Chris Hallinan 4:01.40 1980STEEPLE Rank Name Mark Year1 Chris Perone 9:06.14 19862 Phil Hoffman 9:25.90 19823 Dave Mitchell 9:32.24 19824 Scott Albregts 9:43.55 19875 Mabior Atem 9:44.39 20016 John Vest 9:45.99 19847 David More 9:49.31 19838 Jason Spreitzer 9:58.40 19979 Mike Jackson 9:59.09 199710 Joe Manning 10:05.20 19825000 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Lenin Guerra 14:31.16 19942 Chris Hallinan 14:41.80 19813 Jeremy Spreitzer 14:42.00 19984 Steve Hunter 14:51.00 19885 Mobior Atem 14:59.86 20036 Endashaw Yimer 15:02.24 20057 Phil Hudnell 15:15:.20 19938 Brian Hoffman 15:17.00 19849 Mike Bongartz 15:17.12 198410 Jim Springer 15:18.27 198710000 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Jeremy Spreitzer 30:17.90 19982 David Mitchell 31:07.44 19813 Phil Hudnell 31:34.80 19944 Endashaw Yimer 31:38.81 20055 Keith Longuski 32:02.70 20046 Chris Perrone 32:10.00 19847 Jaimal Sherqill 32:38.00 19888 Tim Barney 32:39.12 1993

7 Rick Tucker 14’6” 19838 Ken Brown 13’6” 19829 Aaron Irvine 13’6” 198910 Joe Skaptason 12’6” 1982110-METER HURDLES RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Herb Martin 14.30 19922 Charles Nance 15.08 19933 Andre Beverly 15.10 19894 Jeramie Burns 15.17 20065 Lawrence Butler 15.59 20066 Deamos Taylor 15.71 20097 Jamie Neptune 15.81 19838 Antowin Edwards 15.99 19959 David Slavin 16.04 198110 Bill Embry 17.30 1979400-METER HURDLES RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Jeramie Burns 55.02 20062 Charles Nance 57.29 19833 Robert Bognar 57.66 20004 Luke Wolkers 57.74 20095 Gareth Spencer 58.33 19906 David Slavin 58.40 19827 Mitchell Black 59.00 20058 Robert Pavlovic 59.19 20009 Andre Beverly 59.62 198910 Lawrence Butler 59.91 20084X100 RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Hinton, Scott, French, Pennington 41.18 20082 Groves, Scott, Haddix, James 41.78 20093 Graves, Short, Booker, VonLeggett 41.80 19924 Graves, Short, Booker, VonLeggett 41.83 19925 Parker, Scott, Conkling, Burns 41.83 20066 Hinton, Scott, French, Penninton 41.89 20087 Pryor, Weston, Graves, Short 42.05 19918 Words, Shafer, Richards, Jeffries 42.10 20009 Parker, Scott, Conkling, Burns 42.11 200610 Hinton, Scott, French, Pennington 42.18 2008 4X400 RANK NAME MARK YEAR1 Salama, Booker, Fowler, Pryor 3:15.00 19912 Richards, Words, Shaffer, Jackson 3:15.17 20003 Richards, Words, Shaffer, Jackson 3:15.78 20004 Brown, Gregory, Hicks, Nance 3:16.06 19855 Pavlovic, Richards, Words, Shaffer 3:16.14 20006 Salama, Booker, Fowler, Pryor 3:17.05 19917 3:17.87 19908 Scott, French, Burns, Haddix 3:17.87 20069 Scott, French, Burns, Haddix 3:17.95 200610 3:17.97 1989Updated on 6/30/2009

Park University Track and Field Men’s Outdoor Top Ten All-Time List

Event Name Mark Year55 Meter Tim Brown 6.4 1985

200 Meter Byron VonLeggett 22.02 1992

400 Meter Gilbert Chapel 48.53 1990

600 Meter Eddie Hicks 1:21.10 1985

800 Meter Craig Booker 1:52.40 1992

1000 Meter Dave More 2:21.26 1986

1500 Meter Dave More 3:57.40 1986

3000 Meter David Mitchell 8:28.43 1982

5000 Meter Phil Hudnall 15:01.82 1994

55-meter Hurdles Herb Martin 7.61 1992

4X400 Park University 3:19.91 1985

M. Gregory, E. Hicks, C. Nance, T. Brown

4X800 Park University 7:58.20 1984

R. Chisolm, E. Hicks, B. Hoffman, J.Nelson

Distance Medley Park University 10:17.44 1986

D. More, C. Perrone, M. Gregory, T. Brown

High Jump Adrian Davis, Herb Martin 6’10.50” 1992

Long Jump Tim Brown 23’2” 1985

Triple Jump Charles Nance 50’8.75” 1985

Pole Vault Marty Hawkins 15’7.50” 1984

Shot Put Ken Burnett 47’7” 1984

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7 Teri Butcher 35’3” 19998 Nikki Ward 34’1” 20029 Genesia Livingston 33’8.5” 198610 Heather Jones 33’7” 1992SHOT PUT Rank Name Mark Year1 Marion Washington 40’8” 19932 Jill Bonikowske 39’11” 19973 Carla Nelson 39’0 19824 Rachel Knittle 38’9.5” 19965 Cathy Jerden 38’6” 19966 Lacey Brookshier 37’.50” 20057 Sara Hulett 33’10” 20058 Rosetta Ross 32’ 5” 20069 Sydney Rennack 31’2.5” 200710 Gina Campos 30’1.5” 1992DISCUS Rank Name Mark Year1 Rachel Knittle 128’6” 19972 Marion Washington 127’2” 19923 Gwen Johnson 126’9” 19854 Cathy Jerden 122’11” 19965 Lacey Brookshier 110’11” 20056 Moria Painter 107” 19997 Rosetta Ross 106’ 6” 20068 Gina Campos 103’ 19929 Sydney Rennack 97’8” 200710 Karma Swoffer 96’9” 1981JAVELIN Rank Name Mark Year1 Rachel Knittle 130’8” 19992 Dawn Havel 123’6” 19973 Mellesa Steffee 116’8” 19824 Debbie Smades 110’8” 19965 Tracy Luh 110’7” 19816 Melinda Jansen 102’ 20067 Janee Townsend 99’8” 19968 Pam Pearson 98’8.5” 19849 Marion Washington 94’2” 199310 Kasey Scott 92’ 9” 2003

Updated on 6/30/2009

3 Becky Tackett 3:50.00 2004HALF MARATHON Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 1:23.51 20002 Ashleigh Calvin 1:27.30 19983 Heather Cruz 1:33.17 19984 Bethany Oyster 1:34.28 19985 Sarah Schmitt 1:34.36 19986 Becky Tackett 1:39.05 20047 Shannon Turner 1:39.40 20018 Amanda Geno 1:44.02 20039 Helen Franchon 1:50.07 200210 Jill Richardson 1:50.11 2004100-METER HURDLES Rank Name Mark Year1 Thelma Broxey 14.05 19922 Maggie Root 14.10 19803 Cathy Gebhards 14.45 19804 Shelley Rohr 14.81 19835 Shurhea Mitchell 15.31 19926 Cheryl Day 15.42 19817 Michelle Franklin 15.51 19928 Angie Houston 15.84 19889 Jennifer Payne 15.88 199910 Jacklyn Guess 16.51 2008400-METER HURDLES Rank Name Mark Year1 Cathy Gebhards 58.78 19802 Maggie Root 62.35 19803 Erycka Fisher 62.77 20074 Celena Bibbins 65.47 20045 Michelle Franklin 66.24 19926 Wawinta Gaskin 67.90 19947 Rosalie Watkins 69.80 20038 Shelley Rohr 69.90 19839 Angie Houston 70.29 198810 Jennifer Payne 71.10 19994X100 Rank Name Mark Year1 Broxey, Hicks, Young, Mitchell 47.19 19922 Sampson, Kieser, Gray, Von Rossem 47.40 19963 Brown, Mackey, Robb, Bethel 47.50 20014 Sampson, Kieser, Gray, Von Rossem 47.52 19965 Brown, Mackey, Robb, Bethel 47.67 20016 Sampson, Kieser, Gray, Von Rossem 47.95 19967 Broxey, Sampson, Young, Freeman 48.06 19938 Brown, Mackey, Robb, Bethel 48.18 20019 Broxey, Sampson, Young, Freeman 48.29 199310 Broxey, Hicks, Young, Mitchell 48.30 19924X400 Rank Name Mark Year1 Means, Cruz, Sampson, Von Rossem 3:48.79 19962 Means, Cruz, Sampson, Von Rossem 3:49.16 19963 Brown, Mackey, Robb, Bethel 3:50.02 20014 Means, Cruz, Sampson, Von Rossem 3:50.62 19965 Bethel, Bibbins, Scott, Friends 3:52.74 20036 Brown, Mackey, Robb, Bethel 3:53.27 20017 Means, Cruz, Sampson, Von Rossem 3:53.36 19968 Mackey, Harrison, Pitia, Fisher 3:53.59 20069 Mackey, Harrison, Pitia, Fisher 3:53.83 200610 Bethel, Bibbins, Scott, Friends 3:54.52 2003STEEPLE Rank Name Mark Year1 Jessica Ferguson 11:59.00 20032 Shannon Turner 12:22.40 20013 Melinda Jansen 13:01.10 20074 Becky Tackett 13:11.33 2007HIGH JUMP Rank Name Mark Year1 Genesia Livingston 5’6.5 19872 Pam Pearson 5’2” 19843 Lisa Flood 5’.25” 20014 Julie Johnson 5’0” 19815 Erin Holt 4’10” 19996 Jennifer Payne 4’9” 19997 Martha Bingle 4’8” 19868 Danielle Wade 4’5” 2001LONG JUMP Rank Name Mark Year1 Keyon Harrison 19’ 3.5” 20062 Roshanda Cayette 18’ 10” 20003 Jelena Tasic 18’ 8” 20034 Thelma Broxey 18’ ‘7.25” 19925 Wawinta Gaskin 17’11” 19946 Maggie Root 17’10” 19817 Genesia Livingston 17’7.5” 19868 Tashauna Robinson 17’7” 20099 Tee-ka Johns 17’4.75” 199910 Celesta Hicks 17’3.75” 1993TRIPLE JUMP Rank Name Mark Year1 Jelena Tasic 37’ 9.5” 20032 Tashauna Robinson 37’01.25” 20083 Roshanda Cayette 36’6.25” 20004 Celesta Hicks 36’1” 19925 Tee-ka Johns 36’.25” 19996 Thelma Broxey 35’9” 1992

100 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Jasamine Sampson 11.65 19962 Shurhea Mitchell 11.75 19923 Jackie Young 11.90 19924 Thelma Broxey 11.97 19925 Keisha Robb 12.10 20016 Natasha Kieser 12.17 19967 Tina Gaines 12.34 20098 Tami Freeman 12.36 19939 Angie Houston 12.46 198810 Carolyn Ross 12.53 1982200 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Jasamine Sampson 23.40 19962 Keisha Robb 24.36 20013 Shurhea Mitchell 24.85 19924 Thelma Broxey 24.87 19925 Crystal Bethel 24.93 20036 Jackie Young 25.02 19927 Tami Freeman 25.14 19938 Keyon Harrison 25.28 20089 Gwen Elliot 25.43 198910 Natasha Kieser 25.50 1996400 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Jasamine Sampson 54.14 19962 Tami Freeman 55.61 19933 Crystal Bethel 55.63 20034 Keyon Harrison 55.83 2008 5 Gwen Elliot 56.09 19896 Thelma Broxey 57.10 19927 Reagan Mackey 57.96 20068 Kecia Ward 58.43 19949 Heather Jones 58.90 199210 Sondra Ellis 59.02 1989800 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Romona Nicolls 2:15.24 20092 Sondra Ellis 2:16.00 19893 Sara Pitia 2:16.33 20064 Nikki Simmons 2:16.51 19985 Crystal Bethel 2:16.56 20036 Cathy Gebhards 2:17.00 19807 Maria Tutu 2:18.89 20088 Bernise Jackson 2:20.38 19838 Heather Jones 2:20.38 199210 Heather Cruz 2:20.81 19991500 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 4:41.09 20012 Tammy Emerson 4:42.13 19913 Romona Nicolls 4:48.02 20084 Maria Medina 4:48.62 19935 Dina Yakata 4:50.59 20066 Nikki Simmons 4:51.24 19987 Jessica Ferguson 4:51.91 20038 Shannon Turner 4:53.97 20009 Sara Pitia 4:55.38 200610 Melinda Jansen 4:57.89 20073000 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 9:49.42 20002 Maria Medina 10:13.16 19963 Shannon Turner 10:49.71 20004 Jessica Ferguson 10:53.17 20005 Hiedi Metz 10:55.40 19946 Rachel Fessenden 11:01.35 20097 Ayda Sandoval 11:16.81 19938 Janet Ringstaff 11:21.33 19959 Kim Crawford 11:22.69 199810 Bethany Oyster 11:24.72 19995000 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 17:15.09 20002 Maria Medina 17:38.17 19963 Sue Decker 18:31.32 19814 Hiedi Metz 18:40.40 19945 Jessica Ferguson 18:46.51 20006 Rachel Fessenden 18:47.05 20097 Dina Yakata 18:48.40 20068 Ayda Sandoval 19:11.00 19939 Carol Roberts 19:15.48 198510 Barb Puckett 19:17.99 198210000 METERS Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 35:32.78 20002 Rachelle Peters 39:36.72 19883 Sara Kennedy 42:20.10 19924 Becky Tackett 43:19.36 20055 Valerie Rappold 45:20.00 19826 Amy Losier 46:46.26 1999MARATHON Rank Name Mark Year1 Mikki Massey 3:05.11 20012 Sara Kennedy 3:29.31 1992

Park University Track and Field Women’s Outdoor Top Ten All-Time List

Event Name Mark Year55 Meter Jasamine Sampson 6.97 1993

200 Meter Jasamine Sampson 25.02 1993

400 Meter Jasamine Sampson 57.1 1992

600 Meter Crystal Bethel 01:32.6 2003

800 Meter Romona Nicolls 02:17.77 2008

1000 Meter Sara Pitia 03:04.58 2006

1 Mile Maria Medina 5:00.01 1993

3000 Meter Tracy Pelchat 10:42.85 1985

5000 Meter Marla Mitchell 19:19.00 1985

55-meter Hurdles Thelma Broxey 8.03 1992

4x400 Park University 03:56.6 2006

R. MacKey, E. Fisher, K. Harrison, S. Pitia

4X800 Park University 9:55.51 1996

M. Medina,H. Cruz , T. VonRossem, C. Means

Distance Medley Park University 12:48.48 2008

E. Fisher, K. Harrison, R. Nicolls, M. Tutu

Shot Put Carla Nelson 39’11.50” 1982

High Jump Genesia Livingston 5’7” 1987

Long Jump Jelena Tasic 18’4.5” 2003

Triple Jump Jelena Tasic 38’2” 2003

Women’s Indoor All-Time Records

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Accreditation Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The State of Mis-souri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has officially ap-proved the academic standards of Park University for teacher education. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nurs-ing. The Department of Athletic Training is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Vision Statement Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.

Mission Statement The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learn-ing, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.

Park University

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University President

Michael

Droge, Ph.D University PresidenTFirst Year as President

Michael Droge, Ph.D., was appointed interim president by the Park University Board of Trustees in 2009. He arrived at Park in September 2002 to serve as the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Af-fairs. His role in that position gave him charge of all academic areas of the University, including acting as the liaison between the academic and non-academic components of the University.

A nationally respected participant in higher education, Droge has a distin-guished academic career of teaching, research and serving as principle in-vestigator on federally funded programs such as the Multiethnic Biomedi-cal Research Support Program from the National Institutes for Health, the Bridges to the Future Program from the NIH and the McNair Scholars Program from the Department of Education. He has also served as a member of the Neuroscience and Physiology Panel for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Washington, D.C., and an ad hoc reviewer for the National Institute of General Medical Sci-ences, the National Science Foundation, and a journal reviewer for Brain Research and J. Neuroscience.

His academic awards include the Beall Memorial Award for Outstanding Dissertation from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Mary Mason Lyon Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching and Service, and the President’s Award for Distinguished Service from Texas Wom-an’s University. Droge received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and German from the University of Kansas and he began gradu-ate studies in Germany at the University of Bonn as a Ful-bright Scholar. Upon receiving his Master of Science degree from Texas Tech University, Droge went on to earn a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics from the University of Texas Medi-cal Branch in Galveston. He came to Park University with 19 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator, most recently as a professor of biology and dean of graduate studies and research.

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Director of Athletics

Claude

English Director of Athletics18th Year at Park

Claude W. English is in his 14th year as Park University’s Director of Athletics, serving as Park’s AD since January 1996. He is in his 19th year as a member of the athletics staff at Park University. English also coached the Pirate men’s basketball squad for 13 seasons, retiring from coaching at the end of the 2004-05 season. Through English’s tenure as athletics director, Park has undergone vast improvements, including the addition of women’s golf and baseball as intercollegiate sports.

Additionally, English has overseen numerous facility improvements, including the 1,500-seat Julian Field, home to Park University men’s and women’s soccer, as well as Breckon Sports Center, which houses Park’s men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s volleyball and adminis-trative offices. Breckon Sports Center, named after Dr. Donald J. Breckon, also houses an indoor practice facility for fall and spring sports. In 2008 Park athletics had another banner year, as the softball pro-gram qualified for its first ever NAIA National Championship appearance and picked up a win in the National Tournament along the way. Park’s women’s soccer program qualified for its eighth NAIA National Tourna-ment appearance and the men’s squad qualified for its ninth appearance and seventh in a row. Park’s baseball team finished 2008 with a 34-12 record, which set the mark for most wins all-time in a season for the program. During the 2007-08 season, Park made history under English’s watch, winning its second men’s volleyball National Invitational Tournament Championsip in April, followed by the school’s first-ever regular-season conference championship in softball.

Women’s golf also advanced to its first-ever national tournament after winning its first-ever Region IV championship, accomplishing the feat in the program’s fifth year of varsity status. In addition to the nine Park squads that advanced to national competition, three more sports – women’s soccer, women’s basketball and baseball – were within one game of qualifying for national tournaments in ‘07-08. The winningest coach in Park men’s basketball history with a record of 182-207, English’s coaching tenure was highlighted by the Pirates’ run to the NAIA Final Four in 1997-98, which ended with a school-record mark of 27-8. English was honored at the national tournament with the Charles A. Krigel Award for outstanding sportsmanship, while his team was awarded the Dr. James Naismith-Emil S. Liston Sports-manship Award for the team recognized as most sportsmanlike at the tourney. After playing basketball for Christian College in Dallas, Texas, and the University of Rhode Island, English was selected in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers where he played the 1970-71 season. English also played in the Eastern Basketball Association for the Hartford Capi-tals, the affiliate team for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 1973-74, English won the Eastern Basketball Association Championship with the Capi-tals. He was a three-year captain at Hartford. He joined the coaching staff at the University of Rhode Island in 1972 where he remained for 12 years, including four seasons as the head coach from 1981-84. English was named Coach of the Year in the Atlan-tic 10 Conference in 1981. Overall, he owns a 227-277 combined career record in 17 seasons as a head coach at Park University and Rhode Island.

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Darrell CooperAsst. Athletic Trainer

Pat FayardOffice Manager

Michael FreyHead Athletic Trainer

Christy GrimesAsst. Athletic Trainer

Ken HefnerWomen’s Soccer Coach

Jason KlineMen’s Basketball Coach

Cary LundyBaseball Coach

Joe C. MeriweatherWomen’s Basketball Coach

Tyler PriceAsst. Sports Information Dir.

Amy ReifSoftball Coach

2008-09 PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORYGeneral Contact InformationMain University Phone Line............................................................ (816) 741-2000Main Athletics Phone Line .............................................................. (816) 584-6425Athletics Fax Line ............................................................................ (816) 505-5448Athletic Training Room ................................................................... (816) 584-6353Julian Field Pressbox ........................................................................ (816) 746-6803Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5112Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5111University Web site ............................................................................www.park.eduAthletics Web site ................................................................. www.parkathletics.com

Administration - Phone numbers begin with (816) 584- and are listed belowMichael Droge, Ph.D, President ....................michael.droge@park.edu ............6202Clarinda Creighton, Vice President ...............clarinda.creighton@park.edu ......6833Claude English, Athletics Director ................cenglish@park.edu......................6492Pat Fayard, Office Manager ...........................pfayard@park.edu ......................6425Dr. Don Williams, Faculty Athletics Rep. ......don.williams@park.edu ..............6516Eileen West, Registrar ....................................eileenw@park.edu ......................6270Greg Degener, Fields Supervisor ....................greg.degener@park.edu...............6425

Brian RenshawTrack & Field Coach

Efrem ShimlisMen’s Soccer Coach

Krystal WebbSpirit Squad Coach

Dr. Don WilliamsFaculty Athletic Rep.

Steve WilsonSports Information Dir.

Clarinda Creighton Paul Gault Roger Hershey Laurie McCormack Thomas Peterman Dorla Watkins Rita Weighil Thimios Zaharopoulos

Sports Medicine/Athletic TrainingMichael Frey, Head Athletic Traine....................michael.frey@park.edu.......................6353Darrell Cooper, Assistant Trainer........................darrell.cooper@park.edu....................6353Christy Grimes, Assistant Trainer........................christy.grimes@park.edu....................6353

Sports Information/Media RelationsSteve Wilson, Sports Information Director.........stephen.wilson@park.edu...................6490Tyler Price, Assistant SID...................................tyler.price@park.edu...........................6751

Head CoachesRick Mischka, Men’s & Women’s Volleyball.......rick.mischka@park.edu.......................6493Ken Hefner, Women’s Soccer..............................ken.hefner@park.edu..........................6408Jason Kline, Men’s Basketball..............................jason.kline@park.edu.........................6438Cary Lundy, Baseball..........................................cary.lundy@park.edu..........................6746Joe C. Meriweather, Women’s Basketball............coachmeriweather@park.edu...............6491Amy Reif, Softball..............................................amy.reif@park.edu..............................6443Brian Renshaw, Cross Country/Track.................brian.renshaw@park.edu....................6488Efrem Shimlis, Men’s Soccer................................eshimlis@park.edu.............................6487Krystal Webb, Spirit Squad..................................krystal.webb@park.edu.....................6425

PARK EXECUTIVE STAFF

Rick MischkaWomen’s and Men’s Volleyball

Coach

Staff Directory

Park Athletics Address:8700 NW River Park Drive

Parkville, MO 64152, Box 123

Claude EnglishDirector of Athletics

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Steve Wilson enters his third year as the Director of Sports Information at Park University, overseeing publicity and operational efforts for all 15 sports. Wilson is the primary media liaison for both women’s soccer and women’s volleyball in the fall, men’s basketball in the winter, and baseball and women’s golf in the spring. He is also responsible for overseeing all publications and online efforts within the department, including www.parkathletics.com, the official Web site of Pirate athletics. Additionally, Wilson supervises game-day staff at all home events as well as other admin-istrative duties within the Department of Athletics. He also serves as the play-by-play voice of the Pirates at select events. An active CoSIDA and NAIA-SIDA member, Wilson is involved in several na-tional committees, including serving as chair of the NAIA Statistical Committee in 2009-10. He is also involved in publications committees, serving as a contest coordi-nator of the NAIA-SIDA Women’s Basketball Brochure Contest as well as a judge in various CoSIDA competitions. A 2004 graduate of Kansas State University, Wilson began his career in sports information as a Graduate Assistant at Kansas Wesleyan University during the 2004-05 school year, assisting with the Coyote football, men’s basketball, baseball and women’s basketball programs. In 2005, he joined the athletic media relations staff at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, where he was the primary contact for women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball, while also assisting with publicity efforts in the Bobcat football program. While at Texas State, Wilson also provided basketball and baseball play-by-play on KTSW-FM. Away from San Marcos, Wilson assisted on the game-day staffs of the 2005 United States Basketball League Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional in San Antonio and the 2006 NCAA Baseball Regional in Austin, Texas. Dur-ing the 2005 football season, he also assisted the game-day efforts of the New Orleans Saints, who were relocated to San Antonio by Hurricane Katrina. Prior to his work in sports information, Wilson was a play-by-play voice and account manager for KSAL-AM in Salina, Kan., as well as a contributing writer and assistant editor for Rivals.com College Baseball. He received top honors in the student-intern play-by-play category by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2003. Wilson and his wife, Sarah, reside in Roeland Park, Kan.

Tyler Price enters his second year as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Park. Price is the primary contact for both men’s soccer and cross country in the fall, women’s basketball and men’s volleyball in the winter, as well as softball and track and field in the spring. Price joins SID Steve Wilson as the primary liaison between Park’s athletics pro-grams and the public. The two are responsible for serving the needs of not only the media, but also coaches, student-athletes, supporters and fans. A 2008 graduate of Kansas State University, Price spent three years in the Sports Information Department from 2005-08 as a Student Assistant. Along with assisting in the promotion of all 12 varsity sports at K-State, Price’s main responsibility was serv-ing as the primary contact for the women’s equestrian program. After graduation, Price joined the Sports Information staff at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). After a few months promoting the NAIA, Price made the trek a few miles north to Parkville. The Overland Park, Kan. native also worked in sports broadcasting early in his career, spending two summers working at NBC KSHB-TV in Kansas City as an Associate Sports Producer for the 38 Sport Spot television program and all evening newscasts. Price is an avid Kansas City sports fan and enjoys watching all Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas State football games. Price and his wife, Jenny, also a graduate of K-State, reside in Overland Park, Kan. with their daughter Maria.

Steve

Wilson Sports Information Director3rd Year at Park

Tyler

Price Assistant Sports Information Dir.2nd Year at Park

Pirates on the Web

For the most in-depth coverage of Park athletics, go to www.parkathletics.com. Steve Wilson and Tyler Price work to bring you the most up to date and exciting information regarding all 15 of Park’s varsity sports. For game recaps, statistics, media guides, feature stories and much more visit www.parkathletics.com.

Media Covering the PiratesPrint Media Associated Press 215 W. Pershing Rd., Suite 221 Kansas City, Mo. 64108-4300 T: 816.421.4844F: 816.421.3590

Kansas City StarBlair Kerkhoff1729 Grand BlvdKansas City, Mo. 64108-1458T: 816.234.4355F: 816.234.4360www.kansascity.com

Independence ExaminerBill Althaus410 South Liberty Independence, Mo. 64050T: 816.350.6313www.examiner.net

Kansas City KansanNick Sloan7735 Washington AveKansas City, Kan. 66112T: 913.371.4300F: 913.342.8620www.kansascitykansan.com

Lee’s Summit JournalSteve Bubalo415 South DouglasLee’s Summit, Mo. 64063T: 816.282.7015F: 816.524.5136www.lsjournal.com

The Smithville HeraldScott Tittrington1001 South Commerciat StreetSmithville, Mo. 64089T: 816-532-4444www.smithvilleherald.com

Sun GazetteBill Knust963 West LibertyLiberty, MO 64068T: (816) 781-1044F: (816) 781-1755billknust@npgco.com

Television

KSHB NBC 41Justin Unell4720 Oak StreetKansas City, Mo. T: 816.932.0716F: 816.932.4145www.nbcactionnews.com

Metro SportsShawn Beldin6550 Winchester Ave.Kansas City, Mo. 64133T: 816.358.5367F: 816.358.5479www.kcmetrosports.com

KMBC ABC 9John Crumley6455 Winchester Ave.Kansas City, Mo. 64133T: 816.221.9999F: 816.421.4163www.kmbc.com

WDAF FOX 4Al Wallace3030 SummitKansas City, Mo. 64108T: (816) 753-4567F: (816) 561-4181www.wdaftv4.com

Radio

Sports Radio 810 WHBTodd LeaboUnion Broadcasting, Inc.6721 W. 121st StreetOverland Park, Kan. 66209T: 913.344.1500F: 913-469-8488www.810whb.com

610 Sports RadioRyan Maguire7000 SquibbMission, Kan. 66222T: 913.744.3600www.61sports.net

NAIAChad Waller1200 Grand Blvd.Kansas City, MO 64106P: 816.595.8000F: 816.595.8200www.naia.org

Please contact our sports information office more than 36 hours in advance if you intend to broadcast a Pirate sporting event.

Sports Information

Thank You to our 2009-10 Sponsors

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Julian Field

Park Softball Complex

Breckon Sports Center

Comfoft Field

Park Track Complex

2009 CRoSS CouNTRy SCheduleDate Opponent LocationSept. 5 Bob Timmons Classic Lawrence, Kan. Sept. 19 Southern Stampede Joplin, Mo. Oct. 3 Park Invitational Platte City, Mo. Oct. 10 Haskell Invite Lawrence, Kan.Oct. 24 Graceland Invite Lamoni, Iowa Nov. 7 AMC Championship St. Louis, Mo.Nov. 21 NAIA National Championship Portland, Ore.

2010 TRaCk aNd Field SCheduleDate Opponent LocationMar. 10 Emporia Twilite Emporia, Kan. Mar. 20 Central Methodist Invite Fayette, Mo. Mar. 27 Baker Relays Baldwin City, Kan. Apr. 3 William Jewell Invitational Liberty, Mo.Apr. 10 Gorilla Classic Pittsburg, Kan. Apr. 16 Mule Relays Warrensburg, Mo.Apr. 24 Williams/Laptad Joplin, Mo.Apr. 30-May 1 AMC Championship Lebanon, Ill.May 27-29 NAIA Outdoor NAtional Championship Marion, Ind.