2006-07 Bowling Guide

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Table of Contents
About Arkansas State
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonesboro, Arkansas (60,000)
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lady Indians
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,775
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet & Black
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1909
Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA, Division I
Conference . . . . . . . Independent (Sun Belt in all other sports)
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Les Wyatt
Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert Potts
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dean Lee
Faculty Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonie Wiggins
Senior Woman Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . Melanie Richardson
Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris James (3rd Year)
James’ Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-89-5 (2 Seasons)
James’ Record at ASU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-89-5 (2 Seasons)
Mascot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indian Family
Spirit Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Red”
Assistant AD/Sports Information Director. . . . . . . . . Jerry Scott
Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gina Bowman
Assistant SID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van Provence
Graduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Fischer
Bowling Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Verser
Verser’s E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . john_verser@sbcglobal.net
Media Relations Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870-972-2541
Media Relations Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870-972-3367
ASU Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ASUIndians.com
Phone Directory
(Area Code 870)
Head Coach’s Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243-7829
Jonesboro Bowling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972-5270
Compliance/Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972-2813
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972-3930
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972-3702
Training Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972-3342
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Head Coach Chris James is a highly
regarded bowler in his own right.
James has nine perfect 300 games
to his credit.
Credits
Arkansas State University’s 2006-07 Bowling Guide
has been compiled for use by the news media,
prospective students and fans. It is a publication of the
ASU Sports Information Office.
(Jerry Scott, Director; Gina Bowman & Van Provence,
Assistant Directors; Stephanie Fischer, Graduate
Assistant; John Verser, Bowling Contact).
Photography by Richard Bishop (Bishop’s Photography),
Bill Bowen, David Stout, Rodney Freeman, Heather
Hankins, Phareta Calkin, Jonesboro Sun,
Tom Moore, Ernie Rice, Gina Bowman.
Cover Designs by ASU Creative Services Department
Printed by Arkansas State University Press
2006-07 Schedule
Date
Opponent
Site
Nov. 10-12
Cheeseland Classic
(Host: Wisconsin-Whitewater)
Whitewater, Wis.
Oct. 28
Central Missouri (Dual Match)
JONESBORO
Nov. 15
Fontbonne University (Dual Match)
Chicago, Ill.
Nov. 30
Jackson State (Dual Match)
Jackson, Miss.
Jan. 12-14
Southern University Invitational
Baton Rouge, La.
Jan. 20-21
Greater Ozark NCAA Invitational
Springfield, Mo.
Feb. 17-18
Morgan State Invitational
Nov. 16-18
Dec. 2-3
Jan. 19
Feb. 2-4
March 3-4
March 17-18
March 23-25
April 12-14
Maverick Invitational
The Valley Classic
Central Region Duals
(Host: Central Missouri)
Chicago, Ill.
Greenwood, Miss.
Warrensburg, Mo.
Mid-Winter NCAA Classic
JONESBORO
Holiday Bowl Classic
(Host: Alabama A&M)
Bessemer, Ala.
Baltimore, Md.
Music City Invitational
(Host: Vanderbilt)
Nashville, Tenn.
NCAA National Championship
Orlando, Fla.
Windy City Classic
(Host: Brunswick, Inc.)
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Waukegan, Ill.
2006-07 Roster
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Maggie Adams
Samantha Berke
Katie Chattin
Holly Churchill
Lindsey Dunn
Kate Duncan
Andrea Hester
Sondra Hulsether
Allie Lewis
Caitlin Marshall
Breanna O’Connor
Charity Phillips
Leah Smith
Denaé Strong
Desiree Thomas
Mary Wood
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Allie Lewis
Breanna O’Connor
Sondra Hulsether
Andrea Hester
Holly Churchill
Kate Duncan
Leah Smith
Lindsey Dunn
Maggie Adams
Katie Chattin
Mary Wood
Denaé Strong
Charity Phillips
Caitlin Marshall
Samantha Berke
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Hometown (High School)
Sugar Land, Texas (Sugar Land)
Beatrice, Neb. (Beatrice)
Jackson, Tenn. (Northside)
Schenectady, N.Y. (Schenectady)
Ramstein, Germany (Ramstein American)
Voorheesville, N.Y. (Clayton A. Bouton)
Conway, Ark. (Conway)
Montrose, Mich. (Hill-McCloy)
Cabot, Ark. (Cabot)
Clarence Center, N.Y. (Clarence)
Jonesboro, Ark. (Westside)
Trumann, Ark. (Trumann)
Memphis, Tenn. (Craigmont)
Mountain Home, Ark. (Mountain Home)
Memphis, Tenn. (White Station)
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Hometown (High School)
Voorheesville, N.Y. (Clayton A. Bouton)
Cabot, Ark. (Cabot)
NUMERICAL
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Coach Chris James
W
hen Chris James took over Arkansas State's new women's bowling program,
he made a prediction about ASU's success with the program. It's not that James
is cocky; he just knew that bowling would make an impact.
And, he was right. After just two seasons, ASU women's bowling was ranked ninth
in the National Tenpin Coaches Association poll and the Lady Indians' young bowlers
have been honored both athletically and academically.
There probably isn't a person more devoted to the sport of bowling and more committed to making it a success at Arkansas State University than Chris James.
When ASU went searching for the most qualified person to head up its newest
women's athletic program in 2003, athletic administrators did not have to go far. James
was right in the back yard.
James spent his first season proving ASU had made the right choices-first in selecting women's bowling, and secondly, selecting him as the head coach. James and his
young team surprised everybody by putting together a winning record of 49-47-2 and
ended the year with a nationally ranked program-ninth overall.
In addition, James was one of the regional finalists for Regional Coach of the Year.
Individually, his team members made quite an impact picking up numerous athletic and
academic awards.
It was pretty much the same in 2005, ending the year with an overall record 59-423, another ninth place ranking, and only one spot from a first appearance in the NCAA
Tournament. And players also received All-America, All-Region and academic honors
again.
James was introduced as the head coach on Nov. 20, 2003, the same day ASU
announced the addition of its 16th intercollegiate sport and the women's ninth sports program.
ASU Director of Athletics Dr. Dean Lee said Chris was the obvious choice, and he couldn't have been more correct.
James has been bowling since he was five years old and has bowled nine perfect 300 games throughout his adult life. The ninth
one came August 9, 2006. He has held the highest men's average for eight years in the Jonesboro Men's Bowling Association.
James has also served as the League and Public Relations Coordinator for the Jonesboro Bowling Center since 1992. The
Jonesboro Bowling Center, which serves as home of the Lady Indians, is the second-largest bowling venue in the state with 40 lanes.
James also holds membership with the Professional Bowlers' Association and has placed 10th in the professional men's tournament
along with nationally recognized bowlers.
He has also held positions on the state
bowling board of Arkansas and currently
serves as the local association secretary.
James worked as the Arkansas State
Bowling Centers' Association Tournament
Coordinator and as the state coordinator
assisting
the
Arkansas
Activities
Association. He also played a crucial role in
helping to organize high school bowling in
the state of Arkansas.
James' love and passion for Arkansas
State is evident as he has been associated
with the school since 1989. During that time,
he worked as a student athletic trainer and
volunteered in the media relations office for
12 years.
James and his wife Kristy have two
children-Emily (6) and Benjamin (1).
The James Family
(Left to right) Chris, Emily,
Benjamin and Kristy
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2006-07 Preview
It's not that Arkansas State University's women's bowling is tired of being in the top 10 every year.
It's just that the program is ready for a breakout season that will propel the team even higher.
Since the program's first season of competition in 2004, the Lady Indians have been ranked ninth
nationally each year during midseason as well as the end of the season. Although, Chris James is
pleased with the program's early recognition,
he has loftier goals in 2006.
"Our goal is to get into the NCAA national
championship tournament," said James who
is also in his third year. "These young women
have worked hard and we have exceeded our
win total each year. I do believe that with the
strength of this team and our schedule it can
happen."
There is no reason to think otherwise.
ASU loses only one player but she was a
good one. Karen Syrocki, an honorable mention All-America pick, became the program's
first-ever senior in 2006.
However, the Lady Indians return their top
scorer, Holly Churchill, who bowled 196.63 in
66 games a year ago, along with Samantha
Head Coach Chris James is interviewed by members of
the local media after a tournament
Berke who averaged 190.85 in 65 games.
Both had high games of 256.
"Samantha is a year older and has another year of experience," said James. "She will provide
strong play as well as good leadership. So will Holly as well as Breanna O'Connor."
O'Connor, a senior from Clarence Center, N.Y., finished last season with an average of 180.61 and
high game of 234. Also returning are juniors Katie Chattin, Sondra Hulsether, Andrea Hester and Leah
Smith who will provide valuable experience. Smith of Trumann has a 300 game under her belt.
Signee Maggie Adams of Sugar Land, Texas, is expected to be tested early. Adams, the Texas
"State Bowler of the Year" for 2006, brings high games of 289 and 290 to ASU's program. James is
also looking for help from redshirt freshmen Denae Strong, Desiree Thomas, Mary Wood and Caitlin
Marshall as well as incoming freshmen Charity Phillips from Jonesboro Westside, Allie Lewis of
Conway and Lindsey Dunn from Germany.
In his quest to position the Lady Indians in a run toward the NCAA championship tournament,
James continues to strengthen ASU's schedule. In 2005, ASU finished with a record of 59-42-3 and
one spot out of making the tournament field.
"Our schedule is equal to if not stronger than last year's," continued James, who owns nine 300
games himself. "We're having a couple of big competitions at home which include tough competition.
We are going to work very hard to play well early and maybe pick up some early wins. But, we want
to play hard all year and be successful. We've got to come out strong and finish games. If we can do
that, we stand a good chance of making the tournament field."
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Holly Churchill
Holly Churchill
5-7 • Sr. • 1L
Hudson Valley Community College
2005-06: Had a team-high average of 196.63 ... bowled in
66 games with a total pin-fall of 12,978 which was good for
second on the team ... tied for first with a team-high game
of 256 ... JUNIOR COLLEGE: Right-hander who excelled
at Hudson Valley Community College in New York ... had
an average of 198 and owns a perfect 300 game ... team
placed second nationally in 2004 and 2005 ... finished second place doubles in 2004 and first in 2005 ... named allstate and all-conference in 2005 ... HIGH SCHOOL:
Attended Schenectady High School where she had her 300
game as a junior ... named Section 2 New York High
School Female Bowler as a senior ... also received Section
2 All-Star honors ... is only female to bowl 300 in her high
school...named
SHS MVP as a
senior...helped
team to Section
2 All-Star honor
... also participated in track and field as shot and discus
thrower ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 10-23-85 in Niskyuna,
N.Y. ... majoring in marketing ... made Dean's List three of
four semesters at Hudson Valley ... enjoys watching movies
... has two career 300 games ... parents are John and Jean
Churchill.
#7
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Kate Duncan
Kate Duncan
5-6 • Sr. • 1L
Voorheesville, N.Y. (Voorheesville)
Hudson Valley Community College
2005-06: Was fourth on the team with a 185.22 average ...
bowled in 66 games with a total pin-fall of 12,225 ... tied for
first on the team with a high game of 256 ... 2004-05:
Redshirted ... JUNIOR COLLEGE: Standout bowler who
bowled two perfect games of 300 ... right-hander who has
210 average ... at Hudson Valley was first woman in school
history to bowl 300 ... doubles champion in 2003 ... HIGH
SCHOOL: Bowled four years on varsity team at Clayton A.
Bouton High School ... highest average 210 ... three-time
league all-star ... was named 2001 league Most Valuable
Performer (boys division) ... high game was 279 in high
school with high series at 752 ... was named Colonial
Council All-Star three years ... named first-team all-star for
Capital District
Junior Pro ...
won
Joseph
Robelotto Award ... also played softball three years, earning All-Star honors three times ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born
1-9-84 in Albany, N.Y. ... given name is Katherine ... majoring in sport management ... parents are James and Patricia
Duncan.
#8
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Breanna O’Connor
Breanna O’Connor
5-2 • Sr. • 1L
Erie Community College
2005-06: Named to the NTCA's Academic All-America
team for 2005-06 ... had a total pin-fall of 7,947 ... posted a
180.61 average in 44 games ... had a high game of 234 ...
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Came to ASU from Erie Community
College in Buffalo, N.Y. ... averaged 175 with highest game
of 263 ... helped team to SCCC Invitational victory and to
trip to IBC Nationals ... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended
Clarence High School where she competed for four years
... was team captain for two years ... MISCELLANEOUS:
Born 11-21-84 in Derry, N.H. ... made Dean's List all four
semesters
in junior
college ...
winner of
Kerm Helmer Memorial Scholarship ... majoring in interdisciplinary studies ... parents are Kevin and Beverly O'Connor.
#3
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Samantha Berke
Samantha Berke
5-5 • Jr. • 2L
Pronounced: burr-kee ... 2005-06: Named an honorable mention selection to the 2006 National Tenpin Coaches
Association Division I All-Region team ... also named to the
NTCA's Academic All-America team for 2005-06 ... was third
on the team with a 190.85 average ... tied for a team high
game of 256 ... total pin-fall was 12,404 ... third on the team
with 65 games bowled ... 2004-05: Team’s top average at
189.60 in 68 games ... high game was 247 ... total pin-fall was
12,893 ... named to 2005 National Tenpin Coaches
Association 2005 Division I Honorable Mention All-America
team ... also named to NTCA's All-Central Region team ...
named Academic All-America by NTCA ... selected to all-tournament team at Greater Ozark Bowling Invitational ... HIGH
SCHOOL:
A
right-hander who
came into the
program with an
average of 188 ... highest game bowled was 268 ...
prepped at Beatrice High where she won Bowler of the
Month four times and received four Coach Awards ... finished first in Beatrice Doubles Tournament twice, second
place once, third place once and fourth place once ... finished first in Beatrice Singles Tournament in 2004 ...
named to All-Tournaments at Bellevue Invitational,
Freemont Invitational, Beatrice Invitational, Columbus
Tournament, Lexington Tournament, Wetbrooks Lanes,
Omaha North, Mixed Team State ... named All-State in
2004 ... bowled one year for Omaha Northwest ... also
played softball and basketball at Beatrice ... named to the
school's honor roll and
received academic letter four
times ... MISCELLANE-OUS:
Born 8-17-86 in Lincoln, Neb.
... majoring in graphic design
... enjoys reading, drawing,
movies, traveling ... parents
are Todd and Christine Berke.
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Katie Chattin
Katie Chattin
5-9 • Jr. • 2L
2005-06: Named to the NTCA's Academic All-America team
for 2005-06 ... bowled in 38 games and was fifth on the team
with a 183.81 average ... had a high game of 252, which was
good for fifth on the team ... total pin-fall was 6,985 ... 200405: Bowled in 65 games with 10,908 total pin-fall ... averaged
167.81 ... high game was 236 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A righthander who carried a 186 average ... has bowled 276 ...
excelled at Northside High School where she was named allregion three times and made the all-tournament teams three
years ... highest average was 192 ... also served as school's
basketball manager four years ... received honors diploma ...
named
distinguished honors
graduate
with
academic seal ...
graduated from
Northside with highest honors ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born
2-16-86 in Jackson, Tenn. ... majoring in sports medicine ...
enjoys art and sailing ... parents are David Chattin and
Susan Helton.
#13
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Andrea Hester
Andrea Hester
5-7 • Jr. • 2L
2005-06: Bowled in 15 games with a 173.26 average ...
had a total pin-fall of 2,599 ... posted a high game of 205 ...
2004-05: Bowled 48 games with total pin-fall of 8,057 ...
high game was 245 ... average was 167.85 ... named to
2005 National Tenpin Coaches Association Academic AllAmerica team ... HIGH SCHOOL: Conway High School
standout who bowls right-handed and carried average of
196 ... highest game bowled is 289... was first member of
new women's bowling team at Conway HS ... helped team
to the first-ever Arkansas State High School Bowling
Championship ... also lettered in pom, soccer and band ...
r e c e i v e d
Academic Merit
Award, named
to Who's Who
A m o n g
American High School Students...science fair winner ...
MISCELLANEOUS: Born 5-2-86 in Conway ... international business major with a minor in German ... enjoys photography ... parents are Larry and Carla Hester.
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Sondra Hulsether
Sondra Hulsether
5-2 • Jr. • 1L
Fayetteville State University
2005-06: Posted an average of 178.90 ... bowled in 20
games with a total pin-fall of 3,578 ... had a high game of
231 ... named to the National Tenpin Coaches Association’s
Academic All-America Team ... 2004-05: Attended
Fayetteville State University where she averaged 187 ...
while there she received all-conference honors ... HIGH
SCHOOL: Attended Hill-McCloy High School where she
helped team to semifinals ... finished in fourth place as a
team in state competition ... member of high school Dream
Team ... named Star of Tomorrow ... MISCELLANEOUS:
Born 7-7-86 in Flint, Mich. ... majoring in social work ...
named to high
school honor
roll and dean's
list ... enjoys
golf and horseback riding ... parents are Don and Sue
Hulsether.
#4
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Leah Smith
Leah Smith
5-3 • Jr. • 2L
2005-06: Bowled in 21 games with a total pin-fall of 3,852 ...
named to the NTCA's Academic All-America team for 200506 ... posted a high game of 217 ... was sixth on the team
with a 183.42 average ... 2004-05: Became first collegiate
woman in Jonesboro and the state of Arkansas, and only the
third nationally, to bowl a perfect 300 game (vs. Louisiana
Tech) ... also became the first ever for Arkansas State's new
bowling program ... named to National Tenpin Coaches
Association Academic All-America team for 2005 ... named to
2005 NTCA's All-Central Region team ... HIGH SCHOOL: A
local favorite who attended Trumann High School ... righthander who was the 2000 champion in the NEA Pepsi
Tournament ...
was the Arkansas State Youth
B o w l i n g
Association all-events scratch champion in 2002 and 2004 ...
won the 2003 Arkansas State Pepsi Tournament Champion
... participated in the Junior Gold Olympics ... participated in
the Coca Cola Tournament and a Junior Olympic Gold participant ... also excelled in track and field for Trumann High ...
has a championship in the 100-meter dash ... was a member
of the 2001 800-meter relay district champions and the 2002
1600-meter relay district championship ... also played tennis
and basketball ... member of the National Honor Society and
named Who's Who Most Talented ... served as senior class
secretary and class favorite ... four-time honor roll selection
... won awards in history, science fair and Excellence in
Education ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 1-10-86 in
Milwaukee, Wis. ... enjoys work with Art Club and Science
Club ... worked with school Drama Club ... served as
Jonesboro Youth Leader
Association secretary ...
graphic design and art
major ... parents are
Lonnie
and
Machele
Smith.
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Allie Lewis
Allie Lewis
5-2 • So. • HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Standout at Conway High School who
averages 190 with a high average of 208 ... bowled at CHS
from 2002-05 ... won state championship with CHS team in
2002 ... placed fourth in individual competition at state
championship in 2005 ... placed second in the 2005 Pepsi
tournament ... named to the all-state team ... bowls righthanded ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born in San Antonio, Texas
... majoring in art education ... enjoys reading and art ...
parents are Lisa Antinori and Phil Antinori.
#2
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Caitlin Marshall
Caitlin Marshall
5-7 • Fr. • RS
Cabot, Ark. (Cabot)
2005-06: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: Spent 12 years
bowling for YABA ... Arkansas YABA state champion in 2003
and 2004 ... played basketball four years at Cabot High ...
received oral communications award ... member of CHS
Spanish Society ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 2-9-87 in
Sacramento, Calif. ... majoring in business administration ...
parents are Robert and Dallas Marshall.
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Denaé Strong
Denaé Strong
5-2 • Fr. • RS
Pronounced duh-NAY .. .2005-06: Redshirted ... HIGH
SCHOOL: Attended Craigmont High in Memphis where she
bowled for three years ... served as team captain ... also competed in track and field ... MISCELLANEOUS: Majoring in
sport management ... parents are Darrick and Patsy Strong.
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Desiree Thomas
Desiree Thomas
5-3 • Fr. • RS
2005-06: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: Attended
Mountain Home High School ... owned a 170 average in
recreational play ... also participated in track and
field...named to Who's Who National Society of High
School Scholars ... also named to National Honor Roll ...
MISCELLANEOUS: Born 5-24-87 in Frankfurt, Germany
... majoring in pre-veterinary medicine ... horse enthusiast
... enjoys wakeboarding and spending time at the lake ...
parents are Christina and Steve Thomas.
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Mary Wood
Mary Wood
5-4 • Fr. • RS
2005-06: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: Bowled two years
at White Station High School where she had an average of
181 ... high game was 244 ... named school's Most
Valuable Performer in 2005 ... named MVP by the
Commercial Appeal ... named MIAA Player of the Year ...
co-captain of team ... finished first in city and in district ...
placed fifth in state ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 7-30-86 in
Memphis ... majoring in Biology ... named to high school's
Honor Roll ... daughter of Shirley Wood.
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#19
Maggie Adams
Maggie Adams
5-4 • Fr. • HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Was first-ever Texas state singles champion, winning the individual title in 2004 ... took second
place in the state singles championship in 2005 ... was the
Miss Texas Female Youth Bowler of the year in 2006 ...
inducted into the Greater Houston Coaches Association
Hall of Honor in 2006 ... named Greater Houston Youth
Female Bowler of the Year in 2006 ... was a National Junior
Gold Qualifier 2004, 2005 and 2006 ... named to the all-district team ... right-hander who averages 201 and has a high
average of 203 ... has high games of 289 and 290 ... has
bowled five games over 275 and 10 series over 670 ... took
first place in seven tournaments from 2004-06 ... has 16
top five tournament finishes .. .listed in Who's Who Among
American
High School
Students in
the 2005 and 2006 sports editions ... was president of
Greater Houston Youth Leaders ... also president of two
bowling leagues ... played volleyball and ice hockey ...
was a member of FFA, American Sign Language Club,
Run Thru Crew and PALS ... is a Level-I bowling coach
... volunteered for Habitat for Humanities, Hearts for
Hammers and was a Special Olympic bowling volunteer
... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 2-8-88 in Houston, Texas ...
daughter of Marion "Sam" Adams ... also recruited by
Central Missouri, Prairie View A&M, Texas Southern and
Louisiana Tech ... enjoys watching sports and talking on
the phone ... is a sport management major.
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#12
Lindsey Dunn
Lindsey Dunn
5-7 • Fr. • HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Right-hander with six years of bowling
experience with the YABA ... has a high game of 245 and a
high series of 669 ... has bowled one 300 game ...
European zone champion in 2006 ... placed third at the
European zone in 2005 ... helped team win the European
championship for two straight years ... named to AllEuropean, all-conference and all-tournament teams for
softball team ... was also a captain on the softball team ...
MISCELLANEOUS: Graduated with honors from
Ramstein American High School in 2006 ... born 9-23-88 in
Davenport, Iowa ... daughter of Michael and Dottie Dunn ...
is a black belt in karate ... also recruited by Delaware State
... enjoys driving on the
G e r m a n
Autobahn and
watching television.
#11
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Charity Phillips
Charity Phillips
5-6 • Fr. • HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Holds an average of 170 with a high average of 180 ... right-hander that bowled from 2002-06 at
Westside High School ... was a state medalist qualifier ...
named to all-state, all-district and all-tournament teams ...
had a high game of 235...also played volleyball and tennis
... received the scholastic achievement award four consecutive years ... was a scholar athlete ... was a member of
National Honor Society and made the honor roll ... MISCELLANEOUS: Born 12-1-87 in Jonesboro ... graduated
from Westside High School in 2006 ... parents are Newton
and Martha Phillips ... enjoys hanging out with friends and
playing volleyball and tennis ... majoring in radiologic technology.
#23
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Review
A
rkansas State University’s second season
in bowling was even better than the first.
The Lady Indians finished the season
ranked ninth in the nation for the second straight
year, and boasted a 59-42-3 record.
Notable in 2005-06 —
* ASU senior Karen Syrocki was named an honorable mention AllAmerica selection by the National Tenpin Coaches Association.
* ASU placed two on the NTCA All-Region team. Senior Karen Syrocki
was named second team All-Region while sophomore Samantha Berke
was named to the honorable mention squad.
* The Lady Indians placed five members of its bowling squad on the
NTCA Academic All-America team. Named to the prestigious squad
were junior Breanna O’Connor, along with sophomores Samantha
Berke, Katie Chattin, Sondra Hulsether and Leah Smith.
* ASU finished ninth in the nation in the final poll released by the
National Tenpin Coaches Association. It was the second straight year
that the Lady Indians finished ninth in the organization’s poll.
Karen Syrocki (right) was named
honorable mention All-America last
season, while Syrocki and Samantha
Berke (left) were named All-Region
Notable in 2004-05 —
* Samantha Berke was an honorable mention All-America pick in her first
season with the Lady Indians.
* Samantha Berke and Leah Smith were named to the NTCA All-Region
team.
* Three Lady Indians were named to the NTCA’s Academic All-America
squad. Samantha Berke, Andrea Hester and Leah Smith were all named
to the squad.
* ASU’s innaugural season in women’s bowling was a success, as the
Lady Indians finished the season ranked ninth in the final NTCA poll.
Leah Smith displays her ring for
bowling a perfect 300 game
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2005-06 Statistics
Player
Record: 59-42-3 • Finished Ranked 9th Nationally
Holly Churchill
Karen Syrocki
Samantha Berke
Kate Duncan
Katie Chattin
Leah Smith
Breanna O’Connor
Sondra Hulsether
Mary Wood
Caitlin Marshall
Andrea Hester
Desiree Thomas
Denaé Strong
TEAM TOTAL
TEAM AVERAGE
Baker Format
Arkansas State
Games
played
Total
Pin-Fall
66
76
65
66
38
21
44
20
17
17
15
18
12
12,978
14,931
12,404
12,225
6,985
3,852
7,947
3,578
2,987
2,957
2,599
3,098
2,014
Games
126
Total pin-Fall
22,736
385
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Season Results
Lady Indian Invitational
Le Tiger Classic
Minnesota State Invitational
Central Missouri (dual)
Southern University Invitational
Greater Ozark Invitational
North Carolina A&T Invitational
Mid-Winter Classic
Holiday Classic
Vanderbilt Invitational
NCAA Brunswick Invitational
72,871
—
W
6
6
3
0
7
9
8
5
7
4
4
L
4
3
6
0
3
4
4
5
3
4
4
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Player
Average
196.63
196.46
190.85
185.22
183.81
183.42
180.61
178.90
175.70
173.94
173.26
172.11
167.83
179.25
888.49
High Game
257
T
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
High
Game
256
256
256
256
252
217
234
231
219
248
205
203
195
—
—
Game Average
180.44
Tournament Finish
3rd
6th
4th
4th
Tie 4th
5th
The University
T
hose who have not visited the campus of Arkansas State University in
the last five or 10 years would be
shocked at the school’s appearance
today. So much on campus is tied to athletics. The Convocation Center is the
gathering site for fans and excitement surrounding each game can be felt for miles.
There is so much construction and new
projects on campus. The school looks . . .
and is . . . a modern educational institution
that has kept up with technology and student needs as much, if not more, than
most schools in the nation. A student center addition anchors the campus.
Campus housing is under construction
including a “Collegiate Park” apartment
complex, coastal-type soft-colored housing throughout campus, and a new dorm.
The new Alumni Center is nearly completed as well as construction of a new overpass connecting the campus closer to
local businesses is about to become a reality. It’s
a new look campus and growing and improving
each day.
Arkansas State University is an extremely
valuable part of Northeast Arkansas and surrounding areas. On the following pages are portraits of the campus, people and areas which
strengthen the university and those who are
involved with its growth.
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The University
A
rkansas State University was established April 1,
1909, as a “public school of agriculture” by Act 100
of the Arkansas General Assembly. It was located at
Jonesboro because citizens of the city bid $40,000
to the state and pledged 200 acres of land as a site.
After 95 years of growth, ASU-Jonesboro now has an annual budget of some $122.6 million, owns more than 3,000
acres of land in five different counties, has a physical plant
valued at almost $200 million, and has an alumni roll exceeding 53,000.
ASU’s rapid development over the years has been typical
of other major universities in an emerging modern South.
From an agricultural high school in 1909, to a junior college in
1918, to a four-year degree-granting institution in 1930, to a
university in 1967, ASU has become regionally respected
and nationally recognized for its qualities of teaching, research and service.
The ASU system includes campuses at Beebe (White
County), Mountain Home (Baxter County), and Newport
(Jackson County) where associate degree programs are
offered, and at Marked Tree, Searcy and Heber Springs. A
new campus is being built for ASU-Heber Springs. An instructional site is located at Paragould.
The Jonesboro campus, which occupies 942 acres amid
the gentle slopes of Crowley’s Ridge in east Jonesboro, is
located between the vast and fertile Mississippi River Valley
and the cultural and scenic richness of the Ozark Mountains.
More than 10,000 students annually work toward degrees
in 141 areas of specialization at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Fifteen undergraduate degrees are offered
through the Colleges of Agriculture, Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences
and Mathematics, and the University College. The Honors
College was instituted July 1, 2004, evolving from the Honors
Program.
The Arkansas Biosciences
Institute opened in 2004. The
$20 million facility is dedicated to multi-disciplinary
research to fulfill purposes
outlined in the Arkansas
Tobacco Settlement.
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The University
Fifteen master’s and two specialist degrees are offered, as
well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, environmental sciences, and heritage studies. Pre-professional programs
are offered in nine areas.
The bachelor’s degree programs with the most graduates
are early childhood education,
business administration, management information systems,
accounting, nursing, agricultural
business, and finance.
The top graduate programs,
based on number of degrees
awarded, are business administration, education administrationelementary principalship, reading
education, educational administration-secondary principalship,
communication disorders, nursing and physical therapy.
New academic programs are introduced as needed to respond to the rapid changes in our society. For instance,
the athletic training program is the only such accredited program in the state. Academic strength has been enhanced
with the Distance Learning Program which extends ASU’s educational influence across the nation.
Also, ASU offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and upper level courses at ASU-Beebe, ASUMountain Home, and ASU degree centers in three Arkansas cities—Blytheville, Forrest City, and West Memphis—
where partnership agreements have been established in cooperation with the community colleges in those cities.
ASU offers challenging, fully-accredited programs and a prestigious 600-member faculty with a vast number holding doctorates from other major institutions. Some faculty are nationally known for teaching, research and service in
the sciences, humanities and professional fields.
Arkansas State’s new student
union is identified by a
new fountain. The fountain
was provided by Chi Omega
Sorority and serves as
a beautiful landmark
to enter the building.
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The Administration
Board of
Trustees
Vice Presidents and Vice Chancellors
MIKE
GIBSON
Osceola
Dr. Rick Stripling
Vice Chancellor
Student Affairs
(Chair)
Dr. Susan Davis Allen
Vice Chancellor
Academic Affairs
MICHAEL
MEDLOCK
Jonesboro
(Vice Chair)
Lt. Col. (Retired)
DALLAS
WOOD
Paragould
(Secretary)
FLORINE
TOUSANT
MILLIGAN
Forrest City
JIM
PICKENS
Little Rock
Mr. Steve Owens
Vice President
University
Advancement
Mr. Jennus Burton
Vice President
Finance &
Administration
Intercollegiate Athletic Committee
ASU President Dr. Les Wyatt announced the formation of
the new Intercollegiate Athletics Committee in the spring of
1997.
The Intercollegiate Athletics Committee reviews and makes
recommendations on issues involving the welfare of student-athletes, the role of athletics in campus life, and the athletics program’s compliance with the University, conference, and NCAA
regulations; serves as a search advisory committee for key athletics program personnel; reviews the role of existing and potential sports programs; and reviews the athletics budget. The committee reports to the Chancellor.
Nonie Wiggins
Membership consists of four students appointed annually
by the Student Government Association (one should be a student-athlete); four faculty
appointed by the Faculty Senate (staggered two-year terms); one Faculty athletic
Representative appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); one executive staff member
appointed by the Chancellor (two-year term); the Dean of University College; two staff
members appointed by the staff Senate (staggered two-year terms); Student Government
Association and Student Activities Board Presidents; and representatives from the following external organizations: Alumni Association, Indian club, Letterman’s Club, and the
Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce ASU Committee. The Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics and the Senior Women’s Athletic Administrator serve as ex-officio,
nonvoting members. The Chancellor appoints a chair at the beginning of each academic
year.
Members of the committee are: Kayla Bruce, Glen Jones (Executive Staff Member),
Wendy Holman, Herman Strickland (Dean-University College), Jennifer Moser, Donna
Kirksey, Brittney Shaw, Chris Enger, Tiffany Frazier (SGA President), Amanda Payne (SAB
President), Whit Barton (Alumni), Joe Turney (Indian Club), Nonie Wiggins (Faculty
Athletic Representative), Louis Nisenbaum (Letterman’s Club), Derek McPike (Chamber of
Commerce ASU Committee), Dean Lee (Director of Intercollegiate Athletics), Melanie
Richardson (Senior Woman Athletic Administrator).
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The Chancellor
Dr. Robert L. Potts, a veteran administrator in higher education, was selected to serve as the first chancellor of the Arkansas State University campus in
Jonesboro on Oct. 5, 2006.
Dr. Potts came to ASU with a distinguished career
in higher education. He served as chancellor of the
North Dakota University System for two years, before
resigning in August of 2006 to serve as a consultant for
the system. He had previously served as president of
the University of North Alabama in Florence, Ala., for
more than 14 years.
After studying at Newbold College in England and
then completing his bachelor's degree at Southern
Adventist University in Collegedale, Tenn., Dr. Potts
earned a juris doctor degree from the University of
Alabama. He later earned a master of laws degree
from Harvard University.
Dr. Potts clerked for the federal district court chief
judge in northern Alabama, and then entered private
practice for 11 years, often working on education issues
for institutional clients. He served as legal counsel for
the University of North Alabama and the Franklin
County Board of Education, and his civic involvement
included service on the boards of trustees of Alabama
State University in Montgomery, Ala., and Oakwood
College in Huntsville, Ala.
His first full-time involvement in higher education came in 1984, when the University of Alabama System
named him general counsel. In 1990, Dr. Potts was selected to be president of the University of North Alabama
after a national search.
At North Alabama, his accomplishments included streamlining the administrative structure, implementing a
shared governance decision making structure, raising admission standards, and establishing a development
and advancement office. He and his administration also led the university's first capital campaign, established
a Child Development Center, expanded the international students program, completed a campus master plan,
and implemented several construction projects, including academic buildings, student recreation center, four
residence halls, and others.
While with the North Dakota University System, Dr. Potts was chief executive officer for a system that included 42,000 students on six four-year campuses and five two-year campuses. Among the highlights of his work
there, he provided leadership in creating a statewide collaboration plan for increasing the number of international students, implementing a new higher education administrative software system, continuing the highly
acclaimed Higher Education Roundtable process that successfully aligned the higher education system with the
needs of the state, and implementing the first stage of a $50 million Economic Centers of Excellence program
for system campuses.
Dr. Potts and his wife, Irene, a native of Sweden, have two grown children: Julie Anna Potts and Les Potts,
and five grandchildren.
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The President
Dr. J. Leslie Wyatt III has served Arkansas State University for
more than a decade. Dr. Wyatt was named the 10th president of
the university on July 1, 1995.
As head of the ASU System, Dr. Wyatt oversees four
autonomous campuses, seven degree centers, 12 distance
learning sites and technical centers.
A native of Texas, Dr. Wyatt holds a bachelor of arts degree
from Abilene Christian. He also earned a master of fine arts
degree in museum education and his doctor of philosophy in education degree at the University of Texas.
Prior to becoming president of Arkansas State University, he
served seven years as vice chancellor for executive affairs at the
University of Mississippi. His earlier positions in higher education
administration include vice chancellor for university advancement
and dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Arkansas
at Little Rock, and as associate dean of the College of Fine Arts
at the University of Texas.
In addition to guiding the Arkansas State University system as it
continues to develop and enhance quality educational programs,
Dr. Wyatt has led the drive to establish partnerships with Arkansas
community colleges and technical colleges to make higher education courses and degree programs more accessible. His other
major initiatives include adoption of an institutional self-governance
system and a strategic planning process to guide the university into
the 21st century, and a building program to meet students’ needs.
In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Wyatt has been very
involved in civic and public service activities. He serves as a director of the Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce, the
Jonesboro Industrial Development Corp., the United Way of
Jonesboro, and of the St. Bernards Regional Medical Center.
As the past president of the Sun Belt Conference (ASU’s athletic conference affiliation in all sports), Dr. Wyatt also plays a major
role in the advancement of the present and future status of athletics at Arkansas State.
A strong voice within the league structure, Dr. Wyatt works tirelessly with SBC personnel and member schools to help ensure that
the interests of the University and the league as a whole are
addressed and met.
He is also a driving force in the expansion efforts of the conference and was instrumental in the effort to secure affiliation for
ASU’s football program.
Dr. Wyatt and his wife, the former Jeanne Cogburn of Forrest
City, Ark., have three grown children: Cathey and Will (twins), and
Betsy, and a grandson.
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Director of Athletics
W
hen Arkansas State University's athletics program reaches its 100th birthday in four
years, Dean Lee's name will figure prominently in the celebration.
But, right now, ASU Athletics is entering its 97th year, and Lee continues restoring the old
and building new tradition for Arkansas State.
Lee is coming off one of the most significant athletics years in school history. Not only did
ASU enjoy some of the most exciting moments ever on the fields, courts, and tracks, but also
in the arenas of academics, donor and alumni involvement, community service and achievement.
It seems that under Lee's leadership, every year in ASU's athletics program will be significant. Take 2005-06 … so many things for Indian fans to be proud of … a bowl game, AllAmerica student-athletes, academic awards, installation of artificial turf in football, increased
attendance. You name it, and Dean Lee gets it done.
In his fifth year as Director of Athletics, Lee is even hungrier for ASU to have continued
success in all areas. He has already made great strides enabling Arkansas State's Department
of Athletics to become one of the most respected programs around.
Dr. Dean Lee became ASU's 10th Director of Athletics July 9, 2002. It wasn't long before
the department began to experience important and progressive changes which were capped
by an unprecedented “State of A-State” address in the spring of 2004.
When he concluded the address to a packed house, there was no mistaking that he is committed to building a successful
program at ASU.
In a very short time, he has orchestrated sell-out
and capacity crowds, overseen the expansion and growth
of ASU's athletic facilities, and provided sound leadership
to both the athletic staff and population of student-athletes.
Lee came to ASU from Oklahoma State University,
where he was the executive director of the OSU Athletic
Associates and assistant vice president of the OSU
Foundation.
His administrative experience at two NCAA
Division I-A universities, OSU and the University of
Arkansas, and his achievements in mobilizing financial
support make him well-suited for Arkansas State
University and Northeast Arkansas.
In addition, Dr. Lee's experience as athletic director
at Arkansas Tech University and his familiarity with ASU
and the state of Arkansas help him feel right at home.
He earned his bachelor's degree in 1979 and master's in education at Henderson State University, then
completed his doctor of education degree at the University
of Arkansas in 1989.
Although born in Tulsa, Okla., Lee competed in
high school sports in Arkansas, selected to play in both
All-Star football games in 1975.
He also played basketball, baseball and tennis at
Henderson State, where he later served as an assistant
coach. He was head basketball coach at Malvern High
School early in his career.
Dean and wife Reba are the parents of two daughTHE DEAN LEE FAMILY
ters, Diamond Olivia (10) and Anna Pearl (8). His mother,
(front from left) Anna Pearl and Dean
Dorothy, lives in Berryville, Ark.
(Back) Diamond and Reba
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Athletic Staff
DR. DEAN LEE
DOUG ABEL
Senior Associate
MELANIE RICHARDSON
Associate Director of
Athletics for Student
Services and Senior
Woman Administrator
DAVID SPAFFORD
Assistant Director of
Athletics for Development
and Director of
Indian Club
NIKKI LEE
Athletics for Compliance
RANDY KNOWLES
Athletics for Facilities and
Event Management
JERRY SCOTT
Athletics for
Sports Information
GLEEN HART
Athletics for Marketing
and Promotions
JOHN ARCE
Director of Strength
and Conditioning
BRAD BOBO
Assistant Director
of Marketing
GINA BOWMAN
Sports Information
CHARLENE BROWN
Football Secretary
BOBBY BURTON
Athletics Facilities
Supervisor for Grounds
and Landscape
RON CARROLL
Head Certified Trainer
RYAN DICKSON
Facilities and
Equipment Manager
BEVERLY EDENS
Men’s Basketball
Secretary
DARLENE ETTER
Administrative Assistant
to Director of Athletics
LIZ FLANAGAN
Academic Adviser
MEREDITH GREEN
A-Team Adviser
MARTHA McFERRON
Cheerleader Adviser
RON NORMAN
Academic Adviser
VAN PROVENCE
Sports Information
ERIC REDMAN
Associate Certified Trainer
ROSS MILLER
Strength and Conditioning
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Athletic Staff
KAREN RINEHART
Administrative Secretary
to Head Football Coach
ANDREA SCOTT
Director of Marketing
CAROLINE WILLIAMS
Athletics Secretary
SETH BORTEY
Marketing Graduate
Assistant
CHRIS ADAMS
Women’s Golf
BRIAN BOYER
Women’s Basketball
KEITH KESSINGER
Baseball
T.C. SHELTON
Assistant Certified Trainer
STEPHANIE FISCHER
Sports Information
Graduate Assistant
SANDRA SMYTHE
Compliance Secretary
LEELA TAYLOR
Athletics Secretary
VICKI WALKER
Administrative Assistant to
Indian Club and Athletics
ASHLEY HAYS
Development Graduate
Assistant
JULIUS JACKSON
Football Graduate
Assistant
JAMES McCLINTON
Marketing Graduate
Assistant
HEAD COACHES
CRAIG CUMMINGS
Women’s Volleyball
DICKEY NUTT
Men’s Basketball
JAY FLANAGAN
Men’s & Women’s
Track & Field/
Cross Country
DEREK PITTMAN
Women’s Soccer
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STEVE ROBERTS
Football
CHRIS JAMES
Women’s Bowling
MARCIA WILLIAMS
Women’s Tennis
STEVE JOHNSON
Men’s Golf
Academics
T
he Academic
Support
Center is a success story
and its importance to the
campus community is continuing to
grow and prosper.
Members of the bowling team, pictured above, are named to
the Athletic Director’s honor roll each semester. The Lady
Indian bowling team had nine student-athletes named to the
Spring 2006 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
Since the list was established
in 1990, well over 150 ASU student-athletes are recognized each
semester for academic excellence
with their naming to the Athletic
Director’s Honor Roll. The roll honors those student-athletes who
achieve a 3.0 grade point average
or better in the classroom.
In 2005-06, 57 percent of
ASU’s student-athlete population
was named to the Athletic
Director’s Honor Roll.
But, academic success is not only recognized on campus. Arkansas State University intercollegiate athletic sports also receive coveted Sun Belt academic team awards.
Football received the award again, for the second time in three years, as did baseball, men’s golf, and
tennis. In addition, several individuals excelled in the classroom and were honored for their efforts.
Academic advisers Ron Norman (left)
and Liz Flanagan (right) accepted
Sun Belt Conference awards
marking ASU as one of
twelve Sun Belt schools
recognized for graduating its
student-athletes at a rate higher than
its general student body. For the last
three years, Arkansas State's stu-
dent-athlete graduation rate has been
over 50 percent.
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Athletic Facilities
A
rkansas State University’s athletic programs compete in some of the finest
facilities around.
Indian Stadium, which opened in 1974, has evolved into a beautiful stadium which seats 30,406 fans. That includes a cluster of exclusive suites in the
south end zone atop the football office complex. A million dollar video/scoreboard is the focal point in the stadium.
Coaches and student-athletes moved into a new $2.3 million track and
field complex in spring 2004. It contains an eight-lane 400-meter track and can
be set up for two NCAA venues.
Three local country clubs graciously allow ASU’s men’s and women’s golf
programs to utilize their facilities for practice and play.
J.A. “Ike” Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field serves as home to Indian baseball.
Built in 1993, the stadium received complete lighting in 1996.
ASU’s newest women’s program, bowling, competes in the Jonesboro
Bowling Center, a 40-lane state-of-the-art facility.
The Soccer Complex opened in 2001,
one year after the program was installed. It
is located at the north end of Indian Stadium
and accommodates seating for 500. The
complex also is the office headquarters for
the program.
The Convocation Center seats 10,038
for basketball and is the home of ASU’s
men’s and women’s teams.
It also is the site for women’s volleyball
and men’s and women’s indoor track and
field.
ASU’s cross country teams run on a
well-planned course which originates and
has its finish line at the Garry Meadows
Arena at the Equine Center.
Jonesboro businessman J.T. Barr (far right) is the owner of the
Jonesboro Bowling Center. He and the center staff have graciously
offered the facility to serve as the Home of the Lady Indians.
Convocation Center—Pride of ASU men’s and women’s
basketball and indoor track and field
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Athletic Facilities
Indian Soccer Park
opened in 2001
Track & Field moved into a
new facility in spring 2004
Sage Meadows Golf Club has been the site of two Sun
Belt Conference golf championships
In addition to playing on campus at the ASU Tennis Courts
(left), RidgePointe Tennis
Center, Three Oaks Racquet
Club and the Jonesboro
Country Club provide their facilities in inclement weather.
Indian Stadium—Home of ASU Football
RidgePointe Country Club hosts
the annual ASU Indian Golf Classic
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Student Life
Life at Arkansas State University is exciting, youthful and
vibrant. There is something
always happening—with the students' best interests at heart.
Not only do all kinds of student events center around football
and other sports, but nearly every
academic discipline on campus
offers societies or organizations to
help spark interest.
More than 160 different organizations, including social and religious organizations, are available
to promote personal growth of the
individual.
On-campus concerts are regular events, as are cultural exhibits,
plays, specialty shows and seminars. Competition is available
through a challenging intramural
program, and club sports are
available.
Academically, there are plenty of quiet nooks all around
campus for studying. At the same time, opportunities abound
for recreation and relaxation. Campus life has it all at
Arkansas State University.
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Student Life
Arkansas State University is growing
and improving life for its students.
A new student union has opened
in the middle of campus.
It houses the most modern
equipment including a new theater (left),
eating areas, exercise equipment,
study and rest areas.
Plenty of comfortable student housing is
available, including the new 840-bed
Residence Hall Community which opened in
the fall of 2006; Collegiate Park, just north
of the Student Union; and Arkansas,
Kays and University Halls.
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Where Champions Are Made
A
rkansas State University has a longstanding saying: “Big enough to play your game, small enough to
know your name.” The names of student-athletes are known all over the country for their contributions to
their sport. Champions are made at ASU. Opportunities are provided for all 16 of ASU’s NCAA Division I
sports. Just look at the names and numbers—12 Olympians, over 100 National Football League contracts, AllAmericans, All-Conference, All-Academic. You name it . . . you can be it at Arkansas State. The people on these
two pages prove it. They have excelled individually as well as with their teams. They not only represent themselves as champions but their school, community, friends, and family as well.
Baseball player Josh Yates, pictured
above, became the first baseball
player in school history to be named
an All-American by two organizations
following the 2006 season.
Karen Syrocki, above, ASU’s first-ever senior in bowling, set high
marks in just two seasons. The right-hander was an honorable
mention All-America selection last season and was also named
to the All-Region team. She was also an All-Region performer
her first season on the Lady Indian team.
Men’s golfer
Andrew Ross
(left) is an
Academic AllAmerica scholar. Candace
Pasechnik
(right) won the
Buzick Award
for women’s
golf for the
second
straight year.
(Left to right) Andrea Hester, Leah Smith and Samantha
Berke were named Academic All-Americans following the
2004-05 season. The Lady Indian bowling team has had
eight student-athletes named to the squad in just two
seasons.
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Where Champions Are Made
Convocation Center Record Crowd
10,892
ASU’s three Olympic medal winners and former track and
field coach Guy Kochel. (From left) Bronze Medal winner Dr.
Tom Hill, Kochel, Gold Medal winner Al Joyner,
and Bronze Medal winner Earl Bell.
Jeremy Willis (left) is an
All-Mideast Regional selection
for ASU’s track and field team.
At right, the opening tip of the
Lady Indians’ 2005 WNIT victory
over Arkansas at the
Convocation Center.
ASU won 98-84 before a
record crowd of 10,892.
Volleyball player
Robin Aaron is an
All-Sun Belt
Conference pick.
Marina Engelbrecht (above) was
named All-Sun Belt Conference in
2006 for the second straight year.
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2005 WNIT Second Round - Jonesboro, Ark.,
Arkansas State 98, Arkansas 84
Tanner Jenkins (above middle) is presented the
Gary Withrow Award for ASU’s outstanding offensive lineman by former players Steve Hales and Tommy Walker.
Jenkins was also on the 2006 Dave Rimington Trophy
and Rotary Lombardi Award watch lists.
Jonesboro
Jonesboro, home of Arkansas State University,
weighs in as the largest city in Northeast Arkansas.
As a matter of fact, if you form a triangle by connecting Little Rock, St. Louis and Memphis, Jonesboro
stands out as the largest metropolitan city in what
amounts to a 17,000 square mile triangular area.
Jonesboro is a great city of 60,000, and is always
ready to welcome incoming ASU students from the
moment they arrive in town. The booming community has matured over the past half century into a
regional center for cultural, educational, industrial,
commercial, agricultural, communication, transportation, recreational and medical interests. It contains
almost every convenience of a big city and every
comfort of a small town.
The community is alive with cultural events such
as the art exhibitions, theatrical and musical productions, not only on campus but in the city itself through
the Jonesboro Fine Arts Council, NEA Foundation of
Arts, the Forum and the Northeast Arkansas
Symphony. One highlight is the annual Hispanic celebration when downtown Main Street is transformed into a festive explosion of Hispanic music, food and cultural activity.
Jonesboro is also the medical hub of northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri, with two major hospitals and
countless medical professionals. The city is also a shopping
mecca, offering a modern business district as well as quaint
. . . More About Jonesboro
downtown antique shops and restaurants. The $100 million
Mall at Turtle Creek recently opened with more than 100
• Regionally located with numerous services for
stores.
Northeast Arkansas, portions of Tennessee &
One of the five largest cities in Arkansas, Jonesboro is
Missouri.
located between the vast and fertile Mississippi River and the
• More than 100 industries are located in cultural and scenic richness of the Ozark Mountains. It is nesJonesboro.
tled about 70 miles west of Memphis, Tennessee, on the gen• Cited as Volunteer and Arkansas Community of tle slopes of Crowley’s Ridge.
Year.
• Ideal climate and temperature provide a variety
of recreational activities including hunting, fishing,
golf, park activities, tennis, boating, swimming,
camping and picnicking.
• Site of new Mall at Turtle Creek which houses
over 100 new stores. Construction of the mall, which
opened in March 2006, exceeded $100 million.
Jonesboro is living up to its slogan of
“People, Pride, and Progress”
Jonesboro is a comfortable one hour drive from Memphis,
two hours from Little Rock and four hours from St. Louis.The
city and University have meshed resources in recent years
and have truly become the “capital” of the northeast quadrant
of the state.
Northeast Arkansas is a recreation haven for the person
who enjoys water sports, fishing, hunting, and boating as well
as the joys of unspoiled nature. Jonesboro and the surrounding area have an abundance of lakes, rivers, ponds, streams
and forests to serve as nature’s playgrounds for the avid outdoors person.
And, Jonesboro, ranked by Forbes.com as the 27th “best
small place to live” is a nice place to call home.
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