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In 2005, Tennessee placed 18 track and field athleteson the SEC Academic Honor Roll and three more onthe SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll.

During Bill Webb’s tenure as head coach (1996-pres-ent), Tennessee stands on top of the conference with133 SEC Academic Honor Roll selections.

When not studying or training, Tennessee’s track andfield squad responded with an ambitious communityservice agenda in 2005 (please see pg. 76).

The Thornton Athletics Student Life Center featuresstate-of-the-art computer labs, individual and class-room tutorial labs, a writing center and special facili-ties for the learning disabled. This center has foreverchanged the face of the Athletics Student Life pro-gram at the University of Tennessee.

Eight University of Tennessee programs and depart-ments are listed in the latest U.S. News & WorldReport rankings of top graduate programs. The UTprograms are in logistics, social work, law, educa-tion, audiology, civil engineering, materials engineer-ing and physical therapy.

The University of Tennessee is home to one of thefew freestanding Black Cultural Centers on a U.S.college campus. The center, dedicated in September2002, contains common space, a computer lab andmeeting rooms for campus groups.

Left: The ThorntonAthletics Student LifeCenter, located adjacentto Tom Black Track, isthe hub for all academicsupport and student lifeactivities for Volunteerstudent athletes.Right: Doug Brownresponds when the com-munity calls, answeringthe call of the Volunteer.

Hurdler Damond Campbell puts in some research time for apaper in one of the computer labs at the Thornton AthleticsStudent Life Center.

Graduation is the objective: Head coach Bill Webb congratu-lates Stephen Harris on graduation day. Harris, the only four-time All-America decathlete in the program’s proud history,won the NCAA decathlon title in 2003. Harris earned runner-up honors in the heptathlon at the 2004 USA indoor champi-onships.

Thornton Center Mission StatementThe University of Tennessee and its Athletic Departments are com-mitted to the academic success of each student-athlete. The mis-sion of the Thornton Center is to provide the academic support, theeducational programs and the learning environment in which allstudent-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their academic andpersonal goals. The center also will encourage the student-athletes’participation in the many enriching opportunities available at theuniversity and in the surrounding community.

Tennessee has long stood at the forefront intrack and field. The Volunteers have beenvictorious in the academic arena just as

often during the Bill Webb era.Tennessee placed 18 track and field athletes

on the 2005 SEC Academic Honor Roll.Additionally, three newcomers earned mention onthe SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll. Nofewer than 22 track and field/cross countryVolunteers posted posted GPAs of 3.0 or better,including three 4.0s, during fall 2005 semester.During the Webb era (1996-present), Tennesseeleads the way among conference rivals with 133selections to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

Brian Mills earned inclusion on the 2005SEC Olympic Sports Good Works Team. Millsjoins a line of Vols on the community-mindedteam, including Marc Sylvester (2004), RockyDanners (2002) and John Dickson (1999).

In 2003, Stephen Harris concluded a careerbrimming with honors both on and off the trackwith an NCAA decathlon title and the inauguralMarine Corps Collegiate Athlete LeadershipAward.

Adrian Wheatley, an 800 man, was namedTennessee’s EdSouth Scholar-Athlete of the Yearin 2001. Decathlete Jeremy Racey was also pre-sented Tennessee’s male Scholar-Athlete of theYear Award for 1999.

However, the Vols’ success in the classroomand in the real world after leaving the friendlyconfines of Big Orange Country comes as no sur-prise to the Tennessee faithful. The University ofTennessee Athletics Department has developed asystem to allow the athlete to achieve his academ-ic goals.

With comprehensive services in advising,tutoring, counseling and management, the top-flight staff of the Thornton Athletics Student LifeCenter supplies the Volunteer student-athlete withall the tools necessary to be successful in theclassroom. It is part of a national trend that focus-es on a need for programs to develop student-ath-letes’ potential to be well-rounded, well-educatedindividuals.

The word “student” in student-athlete is notjust for show at Tennessee.

2006 SQUAD LIST OF MAJORSAerospace engineering, African and African-American studies, arts and sciences, business, ecol-ogy and evolutionary biology, economics,English/creative writing, exercise science, geogra-phy, history, journalism/electronic media, manage-ment, marketing, marketing/human resources,nursing, political science, psychology, sociology,special education, sport management and sportpsychology (graduate school).

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ACADEMICS / SCHOLARSHIPSWINNING IN EVERY AREAAthletics...Academics...Student Life

STEP UP CAMPAIGN EXCEEDS GOAL$1 Million Goes to Track and Field Improvements

Surpassing its goal by $4.3 million, theUniversity of Tennessee AthleticsDepartment announced the completion of“STEP UP - The Campaign for UT AthleticFacilities.”

The campaign, which began inDecember 2000, raised a record $48.61 mil-lion, racing past its original $44.25-milliongoal. Campaign funds helped renovate,expand and construct eight athletic facilities,and ensure every men’s and women’s athlet-ic program has the resources necessary tocompete for championships.

About $1 million of funding from theSTEP UP campaign was used to resurfaceTom Black Track in winter 2003.Additionally, a state-of-the-art Daktronicsvideo/scoreboard was added in spring 2003with campaign funds. The board not only

displays results after the completion of a race, but also can show live video of eventsanywhere on the track.

“These donors stepped forward to ensure a bright future for all 20 men’s andwomen’s sports at UT,” Mike Hamilton, director of men's athletics, said. “I want tothank these donors for their commitment to the athletic department.”

Most recently, the LaPorte family was honored by the department for their gener-ous contribution to Tennessee’s athletics success. On Nov. 25, 2005, members of theLaPorte family gathered with department officials to announce the naming ofTennessee’s track stadium. The facility will now be known as Tom Black Track atLaPorte Stadium.

The STEP UP campaign included nearly $5.5 million in commitments from morethan 130 former UT student-athletes.

“We are committed to building these quality facilities while also providing theother resources that each program needs to compete for championships,” Hamiltonsaid.

ENDOWED TRACK AND FIELD SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship 2005-06 RecipientJohn and Felice Bratton Scholarship Richard WootenKleber E. Dunklin Scholarship Paul CrossWilliam E. and Lucille Z. Gallaher Scholarship Jeff DayPatricia M. and Joe R. Gamble Jr. Scholarship Tyler DeVaultAlf Holmberg Scholarship Nick PanezichJohn R. and Charlotte H. Israel Scholarship Zach SabatinoLee/Sprouse Family Scholarship Rubin WilliamsWilliam D. Pettway Sr. Scholarship Chris HelwickDr. Roy L. Seals Scholarship Michael HogueVJM Sigmon Scholarship Matthew LappTony Wilson Memorial Scholarship Aries Merritt

The University of Tennessee track and field program expresses its grateful appre-ciation to these generous donors.

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAYear Name1991 Jamie Barnes, cross country1992 Jamie Barnes, track and field1995 Stewart Ellington, cross country1999 Russell Johnson, track and field (second team)

*First team unless otherwise noted.

ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICTYear Name1996 Stewart Ellington, cross country,

GTE Academic All-District IV1997 Tom Pappas, track and field,

GTE Academic All-District IV (second team)1999 Russell Johnson, track and field,

GTE Academic All-District IV2002 Kevin Thompson, track and field,

Verizon Academic All-District IV2003 Kevin Thompson, track and field,

Verizon Academic All-District IV (second team)2004 Brett Frykberg, track and field,

CoSIDA Academic All-District IV

*First team unless otherwise noted.

SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLYear Name Curriculum1988 John Coyne Finance

Ken Green Physical educationDoug Hedrick Physical educationMatt Hopkins ManagementDon Moore Mechanical engineeringTroy Robinson Electrical engineering

1989 John Coyne FinanceDon Moore Mechanical engineering

1990 Jamie Barnes Industrial engineeringJohn Coyne FinanceRich Fulford PsychologyDon Moore Industrial engineeringDavid Smith Management

1991 Jamie Barnes Industrial engineeringTed Butryn Physical educationBruce Irvine HistoryWright Jernigan Pre-medicineJoe Margre Political scienceJason Marlin Aerospace engineeringSam Marshall Agricultural educationGlenn Morgan Sport managementCharles Reeves BroadcastingDavid Smith Management

1992 Wright Jernigan Pre-medicineJoe Margre HistorySam Marshall Agricultural educationTeddy Mitchell BusinessPaul Provins EnglishMatt Shuler Economics

1993 Alan Clinton EnglishGlenn Hayward EconomicsMark Hostetter EducationCurtis Hutchins LanguageDoug Janney EnglishWright Jernigan Pre-medicineRyan Jumonville Political scienceChris Leming Exercise physiologyJason Marlin BusinessTeddy Mitchell BusinessMatt Shuler Urban sciencesLars Sumberg Business

1994 Brandon Ally PsychologyAlan Clinton EnglishStewart Ellington NursingRandy Jenkins Sport managementLawrence Johnson Sport managementJason Marlin MarketingDan Monaghan BusinessMatt Shuler Urban studiesLars Sumberg Accounting

1995 Brandon Ally PsychologyPhil Carter Mechanical engineering Tony Cosey PsychologyStewart Ellington NursingBen Goba Engineering scienceDan Monaghan General businessMalcolm Saxon Pre-businessMatt Shuler Urban studiesLars Sumberg Accounting

1996 Brandon Ally PsychologyDoug Bockenstette Pre-businessRob Burkhart MathPhil Carter Mechanical engineeringTony Cosey PsychologyDoug Ellington CommunicationsStewart Ellington NursingBen Goba Engineering scienceDan Monaghan MarketingMalcolm Saxon Pre-businessJason Webster Geography

1997 Felipe Apablaza Pre-professionalPhil Carter Mechanical engineeringBob Dickie EconomicsCharles Edsall Pre-professionalRussell Johnson Pre-major studiesMike Moran FinanceJeremy Racey Pre-professionalMalcolm Saxon FinanceBrock Smith Pre-major studiesJason Webster Geography

1998 Aaron Ausmus Sport managementPhil Carter Mechanical engineeringJustin Devine Industrial educationBob Dickie HistoryJohn Dickson BusinessRussell Johnson Exercise scienceJeremy Racey Exercise science

1999 Tim Bell BroadcastingJustin Devine Industrial educationJoe Dickson PsychologyJohn Dickson AccountingDoug Ellington BroadcastingLance Jauron Sport managementRussell Johnson Exercise scienceTim O’Hare Graphic designTom Pappas Rec. & leisure studiesSteve Pitlik BusinessJeremy Racey Exercise scienceMatt Rush Mechanical engineeringBrock Smith Biology

2000 Tim Bell Public relationsJoe Dickson PsychologyJohn Dickson AccountingJon Jamison SociologyLance Jauron Sport managementWill Jay Human resource devel.Mark Johnson BiochemistryRussell Johnson Exercise scienceKevin Morton Civil engineeringTim O’Hare Graphic designJeremy Racey Exercise scienceBrock Smith BiologyBrian Wallace SociologyMatt Rush Mechanical engineeringKevin Thompson Arts & sciences

2001 Eric Bell BusinessTim Bell Public relationsRyan Clark Arts & sciencesToby Colyer SociologyJoe Dickson PsychologyJohn Dickson AccountingAnthony Famiglietti PsychologyJon Jamison SociologyLance Jauron Sport managementKarl Jennings Biochemistry/biologyMark Johnson Biochemistry/biologyBoris Kawohl Arts & sciencesSteve Klein Business

Brad Leach FinanceKevin Morton Civil engineeringTim O’Hare Graphic designSteve Pitlik Logistics & transport.Colin Rochford BusinessMatt Rush Mechanical engineeringBrock Smith BiologyKevin Thompson Political science

2002 Tim Bell Public relations Toby Colyer Sociology Scott DeFilippis Sport management John Dickson Accounting Joe Dickson PsychologyVince Dressel HistoryLance Jauron Sport management Steve Pitlik Logistics and transport. Matt Rush Mechanical engineering Clay Wiggins Exercise science Kevin Thompson Political science

2003 Tim Bell Public relationsKarl Jennings PsychologyKeith Kimmons HistorySteve Klein Logistics & transport.Sean Lambert ChemistryMatt Rush Mechanical engineeringSteve Pitlik Logistics & transport.Leigh Smith ForestryHassaan Stamps Sport managementKevin Thompson Political scienceShannon Wheatley HistoryKevin Yeager Business

2004 Frank Francois ManagementBrett Frykberg BiochemistryNate Jansen Chemical engineeringSean Lambert ChemistryMatthew Lapp Exercise scienceJay Mandato Sport management (Grad.)Brian Mills Speech communicationChandler Rice Sport managementBlake Sabo Sport management (Grad.)Leigh Smith Wildlife/fisheries scienceCraig Sutherland FinanceJeff Trembley PsychologyKevin Yeager MarketingMike Yurcho Sport management

2005 Jangy Addy Electronic mediaJoakim Daun Political scienceJeff Day Sport managementJacob Dennis HistoryFrank Francois ManagementChris Helwick EconomicsMichael Hogue NursingAlex Hritcu Urban studiesNate Jansen Chemical engineeringSean Lambert ChemistryAndy Lane MarketingMatthew Lapp Exercise scienceBrian Mills Speech communicationKenny Schappert Human resource developmentLeigh Smith Wildlife/fisheries science Jeff Trembley PsychologyJosh Whisman Sport managementKevin Yeager Marketing

SEC FRESHMAN ACADEMIC HONOR ROLLYear Name Curriculum2004 Jangy Addy Undecided

Jeff Day UndecidedJacob Dennis UndecidedMichael Hogue UndecidedAries Merritt Undecided

2005 Cade Liverman Sport managementSteve Tobin BiochemistryRichard Wooten Business

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