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| Cindy Bonham Sport: Softball, 1988-91 Now: Captain, Charlotte Fire Department ...Charlotte, N.C. ... cbonham@ci.charlotte.nc.us Favorite Memory: Riding in the "cool van"....our awesome junior year, winning USC's tourney....playing Georgia Tech at the Furman Tournament at about 1AM, the last of many many many many games that day....beating Florida State....like Courtney, tying Georgia Tech our last game, only remembering it was tied because of the utter downpour and tornado-like weather that occurred. Proudest Moment: Graduating in 4 years, and earning a Master's degree 2 years later. |
1960's:
Basketball
Ronnie Robinson (Basketball, 1963-65) Owner, The Wheelchair Man, Inc. ... Stanley, N.C. ... Wife Betsy; Daughter Paige, son Kyle and 4 grandchildren ...
Favorite Memory: Winning the first Conference Championship in school history in 1965 in the Dixie Conference. We beat teams like Guilford, Belmont Abbey, Asheville-Biltmore, etc.
Proudest Moment: Winning the Southern Senior Tennis Championship last year in the 60 and over men's singles.
Track
Larry McAfee (Cross-country and track, 1966-69) Retired from
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Currently teaching chemistry part-time at
East Mecklenburg H.S. ... Charlotte, N.C. ... Married for 29 years to wife,
Donna, Daughters Joy and Hope.
Favorite Memory:I had several: Being part of the first freshman and 4 year
graduating class at UNCC.
Being a member of the first cross country and track teams at UNCC.
Winning the 880 yd run at the DIAC Conference Meet three years (1967,68, &
69) and being one of the first ever Conference Champions in UNCC history
(along with John Lafferty - 440 yd dash and Ben Bassinger - Triple Jump).
Spending the summer building the cross country course at UNCC along with
(Mike Ridge, Bill Lynch, Eddie Frias, Ed Echeverria, and coach Paul
Fleming). The course was the site of the first ever athletic contest in any
sport held on the UNCC campus.
Proudest Moment: As when I was a student-athlete at UNCC, I have been
fortunate enough to have several proud moments. Included in these are:
Designing and building the national award winning cross country trail at
McAlpine Creek Park [annual site of the Wendy's Cross Country Invitational,
North Carolina High School State Championships, and the Foot Locker South
Regional Championship (one of 4 qualifying races in the US for the National
High School Cross Country Championships)].
Coaching 7 State Championship Teams at East Mecklenburg High School which
includes winning the first NCHSAA State Track and Field Championships held
at UNCC in 1997.
Coaching Joan Nesbit in high school...she later went on to be MVP in the ACC
Track & Field Championships, win several National Cross Country titles,
coach cross country at UNC, qualify for 5 US Olympic Trials and make the US
Olympic Team at 10,000 meters in 1996. Watching her compete in the Olympics
was a thrill beyond description!
Being named Chemistry Teacher of the Year in 1992-93 by Ciba Chemical and
the North Carolina State University School of Textiles.
1970's:
Basketball
Jerry Boggs (Men's Basketball, 1971-72) Teacher-Coach, Leon County
Schools
... Tallahassee, Fla. ... daughters, Summer, Shaunna and Samantha.
FavoriteMemory : The first road trip ever under Coach Foster...we beat
Middle Tennessee and Austin Peay on the road as 30 point underdogs ---
found
out Coach was colorblind as we went thru a red light. Very fond
memories of
places called Herlocker's and Gus's 49er!!!!!!!!!!!
ProudestMoment :
1. Graduating on time (I thought you were supposed to)
2. Coaching a state championship team
Bob Fogleman (Men's basketball manager, 1976-77) Supervisor - Airport
Services, Delta Air Lines ... Mechancsville, Va. ... Wife, Rhonda,
Daughters, Kelly, Andrea, Rachel; Sons, Steven, Michael, Daniel
Favorite Memory: 1977 Mideast Regional at Lexington, Ky. - we were heavy
underdogs against Syracuse and Michigan and beat both of them to go to the
Final Four in Atlanta (Michigan was ranked number 1 when we beat them).
Also, Coach Lee Rose was a class act.
ProudestMoment : My wife gave birth to quadruplets (2 boys, 2 girls) on
July
29, 1990...this has to be the proudest moment. Otherwise, my proudest
moments were graduating from UNCC with Honors in 1979 and being hired by
Delta Air Lines, also in 1979.
Geoff Bommer (Men's basketball, 1972-75) President, Bommer and Associates,
Inc. ... Gahanna, Ohio ... Wife, Kelly, three children: Son, Buck, Twin
daughters, Brooke and Blaire.
Favorite Memory: holding David Thompson (NC State) to 12 points in our first
trip to Raleigh. Starting 78 of 79 games during my three years as a 49er.
Being elected co-captain my senior year (with George Jackson).
Proudest moment: Having three children in our first two years of marriage
(First our son then twin daughters a year and 10 days later). Owning my
business for 16 years.
Charlie Frederick (Basketball Radio Announcer) A 1974 graduate, Charlie is the executive sports producer at WBTV, Charlotte's CBS affiliate.
Charlie Webber (Basketball, 1971) Director of Human Resources, City of
Shelby ... Shelby, N.C. ... Wife, Audrey; Children, Derrick; LaKeisha;
Faith; Adam
Favorite Memory: Travelling to such sites as Clemson and Furman and seeing
such stars as Barry Parkhill (Virginia). As a walk-on, being able to play
against Spartanburg Junior College and score a total of 11 points. In
addition, there were two other Charles on the freshman BB team: (Rick)
Dobson and (Lee) Wilson. Finally, being able to play and be a part of the
Bill Foster era and to wear a uniform that said "Charlotte".
Proudest Moment: Returning to campus in 1992 and subsequently graduating
with a Master of Public Administration degree, accepting the call of the
gospel ministry in 1993 and serving 18 years in the US Army Reserves.
Cheerleading
Sheila Swygert McCoy (Cheerleader, 1975-78) Principle Consultant, The Revere
Group ... Married (Ron) with two cats ... Charlotte, N.C. ...
smccoy@reveregroup.com
FavoriteMemory: Being a member of the first co-ed cheerleading squad at
UNCC. Attending the NIT games at Madison Square Garden in 1976, and
watching our beloved 49ers make it all the way to the finals, and then to
the NCAA Final Four in '77. The city of Charlotte was in an absolute uproar
over the Niners.
Golf
Reid Schronce (Men's golf, 1974-76) General Manager, Golf Professional,
Wilmington Golf Club ... Wilmington, N.C. ... Wife, Eva (Class of '75) and
children Ivan, Adam and Emily.
Favorite Memory: Holed out from the fairway on the 18th hole at Fort Mill
Golf Club (for eagle) in my final match, my senior year. My relationship
with coach Floyd Kerr.
Proudest Moment: Being picked by the NCL to work a golf cruise for 24 days
in southern Europe, 1998. Seeing Wilmington Golf Club receive national
recognition as a classic golf course (designed by Donald Ross, 1925).
Soccer
F. C. "Bo" Proctor, Jr. (Men's Soccer, 1976-77) President, Proctor Services,
Inc. ... wife, Carolyn and daughters Connie and Nicole ...
fproctor@carolina.rr.com
Favorite Memory: Proud to say that I played on the first varsity team at
UNCC. I played on the club team the prior two seasons.
Proudest Moment: I have two great daughters that are 15 and 19 years old.
This past October Carolyn and I celebrated 24 years of marriage. September
1st I started working full time with my own real estate property management
firm after working in this field for 22+ years. Also effective October 1st
I retired from the United States Marine Corps Reserve after serving 21
years.
Tennis
James Cuthbertson, Jr. (Men's Tennis, 1972); Disability Services
Coordinator and Men's and Women's Tennis Coach; Johnson C. Smith University
... Charlotte, N.C. ... jcuthbertson@jcsu.edu
Favorite Memory: Playing for Coach Joe Kingery at the "new tennis
courts"
behind the old gym in 1972 and teaming with a teammate to win a
three-set
doubles match that clinched a win over Greensboro College. In those
days,
UNCC was in transition from Division III and the NAIA to Division I.
Also,
winning a letter jacket that I still have in my closet. In addition
serving
as a varsity cheerleader in my senior year, 1971-1972.
Proudest Moment: Winning five straight Central Intercollegiate Athletic
Association (CIAA) Tennis Championships as men's tennis coach at Johnson
C. Smith in 1999,2000,2001 2002 and 2003. Finished second in the first year
of the conference's women's championship in 2002. Led Golden Bulls men's team to NCAA Mid
Atlantic Regionals in 2002 and 2003. Also being named Coach of the Year in the CIAA in Men's tennis in 1999,2000, 2002 and 2003.
1980's:
Baseball
Jim Bretz (Baseball, 1982-86) Northeast Area Scouting Supervisor, San
Diego
Padres Baseball Club ... Windsor, CT ... wife, Lisa, Daughter, Gina
Favorite Memory: Getting the chance to work and play every day with the
staff and teammates at UNC Charlotte. UNCC gave me the start in
baseball
that I still enjoy today.
Proudest Moment: Besides the birth of my first child and my wedding
day,
coming back to UNCC as a coach and a scout excites me. I am also happy
to
see the improvement in the facilities and the pride that the players and
fans still have, the same pride that I had when I put on my jersey every
day
as a 49er. Also, winning the 1984 Eric Barrett Award made me proud
because
it was presented by the team, the people who meant the most to me.
Fieldin Culbreth (Baseball, 1984-86) Umpire, Major League Baseball ...
Inman, S.C. ... Wife, Claire and son, Fieldin IV ...
Favorite Memory: My memories are too many to name so I will just say that
from Coach Robinson and Coach Pope on down to the teammates that I walked on
the field with are people that I will never forget. We played because we
loved the game and our University.
Proudest Moment: Along with the birth of my child and my marriage, the
proudest moment would have to be walking on a Major League Baseball field to
umpire my first game.
Joe Ganote (Baseball, 1989-90) Detective Narcotics/Violent Crimes
Division
... New Orleans, La. ... Wife, Melissa, Son, Jacob
Favorite Memory: Playing with 25 guys who poured their heart and soul
into
the game. Field Culbreth said it best, "Because we loved the game and
our
university."
Proudest Moment: There are a few. Becoming a father and realizing I am
becoming just like my Dad. Risking your own life to save another human
being. Living the childhood dream of playing professional baseball.
Mike Harrison (Baseball, 1981-84) Facilities Manager; Rack Room Shoes, Inc.
... Salisbury, N.C. ... Wife, Lori and daughter, Courtney ...
Favorite memory: My favorite memory was hanging out with my teammates and
the road trips. I remember when our bus broke down on the way to South
Florida for the Sun Belt Tournament and we had to rent cars and drive
ourselves to Tampa in order to make it to the tournament on time (I think
this was before the invention of the airplane)! The one thing that I'll
never forget is all the running that Coach Robinson made us do. I sure don't
miss that...but I'll never forget it either. I'm proud to say that I was a
part of the 49er athletic program. It was a great time!!
Proudest moment: My proudest moments since my days as a 49er are getting
married and having a daughter.
Jeff Johnson (Baseball, 1985-88) NC Regional Manager, Atlantic Equity
Mortgage ... Matthews, N.C. ... Wife, Deirdre, Daughter Jaden Mackenzie
...
Favorite Memory: Striking out 7 of 9 pitching in my last game ever in
the
1988 Conference Tourney for the Program I helped put on the map.
Watching
all the players that have come since and knowing they have no idea who
came
before them.
Proudest Moment: My first Major League win against the Blue Jays.
Back-to-back scoreless starts in Oakland and Anaheim. Watching my
daughter
grow up.
Ralph LaRosa (Baseball, 1983) General Manager, Owens & Minor ... Has a wife and two stepsons.
Favorite Memory: The camaraderie of teamwork.
Proudest Moment: Coaching high school and American Legion Baseball.
Don Poplin (Baseball, 1986-89) Working with the Cleveland Indians ... Wife, Teresa and sons Chase and Alex. Favorite memory: Pitching at Florida State against Deion Sanders
Bronce Pesterfield (Baseball, 1986-1989) President ; Pesterfield, P.A ...
Asheville, NC ... Wife, Lynne and daughters, Olivia and Ashton ...
bronce@pcels.com
Favorite Memory: Playing the greatest games on earth with some of the best
guys you would ever want to meet. We picked each other up, we pushed each
other a step further, we were friends and team mates (Would love to hear
from you guys). Other great memories are long van rides, endless games of
Spades and Capucchi, ganging up on Robinson, roadtrip to Daytona.
Proudest Moment: Starting my firm and working my rear off to make it
succeed.
Chris Reynolds (Baseball, 1985-89) Sergeant, Gaston County Police Dep't
...
Cherryville, N.C. ... Wife, Erika; Daughter, Blaire, Son, Wesley ...
ejfcr@aol.com
Favorite Memory: The long road trips, standing in line to get meal
money,
and coming in relief at Clemson University with the bases loaded and
striking out the side.
Proudest Moment: Earning the team's 1989 Eric Barrett Award.
Jason Stanford (Baseball, 1998-99) Pitcher, Cleveland Indians Organization
... Tucson, Ariz. ...
Favorite Memory: Watching the NCAA selection show with my teammates and
seeing us selected to go to College Station, TX. Traveling all over the east
coast and meeting some great guys that will be my friends for life.
Proudest Moment: Continuing my dream with baseball and being named Minor
League Pitcher of the Year in 2000 for the Cleveland Indians in my first
year in Pro ball. Currently in AAA for the Indians.
Basketball
Tolonda Rose (women's basketball 1985-89, assistant coach 1994-01) recently
accepted the position of assistant coach at Winthrop in Rock Hill, N.C.
Cross-Country
Arthur Cantu (Cross Country/Track, 1987-89) Self-employed consultant ...
married with a daughter ... Smyrna, Ga. ... cantua@bellsouth.net
Favorite Memory: The team winning the Carolina Invitational in 1989, which
was my last race.
Proudest Moment: There are so many, most recently, being elected Deacon at
my church.
David Conen (Cross-country, 1989-90) Manager, International Tax Services, KPMG LLP ... Vancouver, British Clumbia, Canada
Favorite Memory: Dodging cars while running on narrow roads around the
campus at 4 pm in the afternoon when its 90 degrees, road trips, trying to
explain to the fellas that NASCAR is not a sport, improving team GPA,
talking about Suzy Favor.
Proudest Moment: Breaking 30 minutes for 10,000m on the track. Travelling to
Japan as part of Canadian Men's Road Racing team in 1997. Crushing the CPA
exam after studying so hard in preparation for it.
Seamus Donohoe (Cross-Country and Track, 1989-92) Senior Loan Officer, Capital Mortgage Services ... Austin, Texas ... Wife, Sarah
Monica Garrett (Women's basketball, 1985-88) Award and Grant Programs Manager, Women's Sports Foundation ... East Meadow, N.Y.
Barrett Hopper (Men's Cross-Country/Track, 1986-90) Rapid Change Agent,
Rapid Change Specialist ... Cincinnati, Ohio ... Wife, Carla ...
Rapid_Change@BarrettHopper.com
Favorite Memory: Meeting a lot of great people and life-long friends to
share that chapter of my life with.
Proudest Moment: I would have to say hosting my first "Barrett Hopper
Running, Leadership, and Team Building Retreat" for teenage boys in
2002.
Steve McCachren (Cross-country and track, 1983-85) Buyer, Athletic Footwear, SageSport ... Shelby, N.C. ... wife, Jenifer
Favorite Memory: Finishing 4th at the 1983 Sun Belt Championship. We had a
young team that year which improved a little every meet. That 83 conference
meet marked an upswing in our program.
Proudest Moment: My marriage to Jenifer this last September.
Mark Stultz (Cross Country/Track, 1981-82) Technical Manager/Chemist/Purchasing, Synthetics Finishing ... Granite Falls, N.C. ... Wife Robin, son Ryan, stepsons Scott, Taylor and Dillon ...
Favorite Memory: Wondering if I would ever get through organic, analytical and environmental chemistry. The wild and crazy road trips in Cross-Country. In track breaking two minutes in the 800 meters and running 15:05 in the 5000 meters. Most of all, my most favorite memories are of my professors, classmates and fellow student athletes which gave me a lifetime of laughs and memories I'll cherish forever.
Proudest Moment: I continued my running endeavors after UNCC. As a member of the American Athletics Racing Team I was able to travel and race extensively up and down the East Coast. I eventually started my own Race Timing Business called Precision Timing.
My competitive running days are now just fond memories. I still dabble with the race timing as a hobby, it keeps me connected to the sport.
My most recent fondest moments are my marriage to my wife Robin, my soul mate, and being able to watch my own son Ryan run is a dream come true. His 2:09 800 Meter time indoor as a high school freshman is impressive in his first year of competitive running. Maybe we have a future 2nd generation 49er in the making.
Jeff Taylor (Men's Cross Country, 1981-82) Principal, H.M. Arndt Middle
School; Catawba County Schools ... Wife, Valerie and Daughters Erin and Anna
... Hickory, N.C. ... jefftay@charter.net
Favorite Memory: Roadtripping to the 1982 Sun Belt Championship at South
Florida. We finished third, which at the time was the highest finish in
conference competition. David Hall was in his second season and had begun
to bring our program to a higher level.
Proudest Moment : Other than my marriage and the birth of my children my
work with the mens track and field and cross country teams at Bunker Hill
H.S. We won a combined 20 conference titles, three regional championships,
three state runner up finishes and the 1990 state 1A/2A cross country title
in 15 years.
Jim Williams (Cross Country, 1980-81) Sr. Systems Analyst/Programmer,
Wachovia Bank ... Married with two children ... Lexington, N.C. ...
junkmail@triad.rr.com
Favorite Memory: The nutty things we guys used to do on the weekends.
Proudest Moment: The day my son told me he wanted to run Cross Country.
Golf
Gregg Cox (Golf, 1979-83) Greensboro, N.C. ...
Favorite Memory: Traveling to the golf tournaments with my teammates. The wonderful words that coach Floyd Kerr said about me at the awards banquet my senior year. I hope he is doing well!!
Proudest Moment: Being selected to represent the United States in the 1991 International Team matches in South America. Being selected to the Carolinas Team in the Carolinas vs Virgina team matches
Larry Griffin, Jr. (Golf, 1980-84) Vice President, Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheel &
Auto Repair ... Wife, Ginger and children Leah, Blair, Haley and Trey ...
Cornelius, N.C. ... jr@griffinbrothers.com
Favorite Memory: The relationships made with teammates, coaches & members of
the Athletic Department. The good times we had traveling to tournaments and
playing. Playing golf with Davis Love III for two days, his first college
tournament, my junior year. (He won the tournament)
ProudestMoment: Graduating with a degree in Business Administration,
growing a family business and raising my family.
Soccer
Rick Riera-Gomez (Men's Soccer, 1986-90) Diving Safety Officer; University
of Miami ... Coral Gables, Fla. ... Wife, Betsy and son, Trey ...
rgomez@rsmas.miami.edu
Favorite memory: The people I met and the friends I made.
Jeff Paciolla (Men's Soccer, 1985-89) Manager of Network Systems; ACS, Inc.
... Wife, Christine, daughter, Tyler and Son, Kegan ...
jpaciolla@carolina.rr.com.
Favorite memory: My favorite memory would have to be the great friends I
made both in and out of the Athletic Department, and beating Chapel Hill my
Senior year.
Softball
Cindy Bonham (Softball, 1988-91) ... Captain, Charlotte Fire Department ...Charlotte, N.C. ... cbonham@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Favorite Memory: Riding in the "cool van"....our awesome junior year,
winning USC's tourney....playing Georgia Tech at the Furman Tournament at
about 1AM, the last of many many many many games that day....beating Florida
State....like Courtney, tying Georgia Tech our last game, only remembering
it was tied because of the utter downpour and tornado-like weather that
occurred.
Proudest Moment: Graduating in 4 years, and earning a Master's degree 2 years
later.
Swimming
Jeff Fitch (Men's swimming, 1987-88) Technical Services Manager, Western
Canada, Caterpillar, Inc. ... Calgary, Alberta, Canada ... Wife, Cheryl and
sons Andrew and Ryan.
Favorite Memory: Emory University Championship meet. Both the men's and
women's teams rewrote the UNCC swimming record book during the meet. Plus,
both teams finished with more wins than the men's basketball team.
Proudest Moment: Taking our 2 1/2 year old son to swimming class and having
the instructor tell us he is a natural swimmer.
Karen Carlson Larsen (Women's swimming, 1986-89) Karen and her husband, Jim, announced the birth of their daughter, Sinclair May. Sinclair has a sister, Olivia .. Charlotte, N.C.
Lesa Hand (Swimming, 1986-90) Advertising Manager, BellSouth Advertising ...
Atlanta, Ga. ...
ProudestMoment : Winning my Division Championship in the Women's Singles
K-Swiss Tennis League.
Brian Hester (Men's Swimming, 1986-87) Art Teacher, Charlotte Mecklenburg
School System .... Charlotte, N.C. .... Wife, Michelle Newnam (former
swimmer); Daughter, Kaytlin; Sons, Mason, Max
Favorite Memory: My freshman year 1987, beating Wilmington and East Carolina
at home. Something that the swim program had not done. Making some
incredible friends on the team and kicking various Fraternity's asses in
intramural softball and waterpolo. What a Blast!!!!!!
Proudest Moment: Mentoring and working with Jobey Thomas as a Junior and
Senior at Independence High School (1996-1998). Mentoring, teaching and
developing the young Art Student Andy Thomas, (Jobey's younger brother).
Andy now attends UNCC as an Art Major and is one of the most gifted art
students UNCC has ever had and I have ever worked with.
Kirby Overcash (Men's Swimming; 49ers Mascot, 1988) Executive Director,
Crossroads Ministry ... Charlotte, N.C. ... overcash@jps.net
Favorite Memory: The old saying..."Nothing could be finer than to be a
49er." wasn't fully realized until Jeff Mullins, former NBA player for the
Golden State Warriors of California, became the new Athletic Director and
Men's Basketball Head Coach at UNCC in the mid 1980's. He brought the "New
Attitude" motto that not only spread a revival of team spirit and pride
among the athletic teams but also across the entire student body. I wanted
to be a part of Coach Mullins' team but I couldn't shoot a free throw if my
life depended on it. Then an opportunity presented itself when his wife
became the supervising coach of the cheerleading squad. I went to the
try-outs and was selected to be on the squad. Then an injury during
pre-season practice that resulted in a broken hand eventually sidelined me
from cheerleading after the first few games of the season. The most
exciting opportunity was yet to present itself. During my "red-shirt" time
on the squad Mrs. Mullins approached me to consider becoming the 49er
mascot. A very expensive and "heavy" caricature head of the 49er was in
development. From that time in 1985 until 1988 I enjoyed the life of
anonymity as the 49er mascot. Taking pictures with and passing out candy to
children along with playing mascot tricks on my friends and fellow students
were some of the best things about being the mascot. In 1986 I joined the
varsity swim team after being encouraged by my friends to try-out. In the
spirit of the "New Attitude" head coach Steve Billings of the swimming and
diving team didn't cut me from the team even though I had no prior
competitive swimming experience. His belief and willingness to coach me to
reach my potential to become a competitive swimmer was life changing for me.
A few years later I began competing in triathlons. The camaraderie of the
team was outstanding. We functioned more like a close family than a bunch
of students participating on a sports team. Having the privilege to be the
49er Mascot and compete on the varsity swim team was the paramount of my
49er experiences. Having recently returned to Charlotte after 11 years in
California I am very proud to see that Judy Rose, successor to Jeff Mullins,
has not only continued the "New Attitude" spirit in 49er athletics but has
taken the 49er athletic experience to greater heights. Congratulations and
blessings to the 49ers of the new millenium! It's good to be home again!
Proudest Moment: I have spent the last 11 years living in the San Francisco
Bay area, namely Marin and Sonoma counties. Seven of those years were spent
in the software industry working for Autodesk, Inc. and Mindscape, Inc.
Then I took a leap of faith and a 60% cut in pay to begin my life's work as
an educator of people both great and small. My last four years in
California were spent as a member of the North Bay Christian Academy (NBCA)
academic, administration, and athletics staff. One thing about working at a
private school, especially the smaller ones, you get to wear many hats
whether you want to or not. My academic and athletic experiences at UNCC
more than prepared me for this adventure. I have taught high school
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, and Spanish. In addition I have taught
junior high Science, Math, PE, and elementary Science and PE. I have
coached the junior high cross-country, volleyball, and track & field teams.
I left NBCA as an instructor, coach, athletic director, and assistant
administrator. The sacrifices were worth making simply knowing that I had
the privilege of making a positive impact on the future of tomorrows
leaders, heroes, and champions!
Michelle Schouten Plunkett (Swimming, 1985-89) Estee Lauder ... Husband, Mark, Daughter, Danielle
Rob Stewart (Swimming, 1984-88) Sr. Programmer/Analyst, Yale Security, Inc.
... Wife, Jeana and Sons Ryan and Landon ... Wesley Chapel, N.C. ...
all4stewarts@netzero.com
Favorite Memory: How do you pick a single favorite memory from four years of
awesome fun. This was more than a group of men/women that formed a team,
this was a family, with Coach Billings as a surrogate father to all of
us.... One outstanding memory that I have is the week after Christmas, 1987
that we spent in the Cayman Islands. What better place could there be to
bring in the new year? Thanks to my fellow teammate, Kirby Overcash for
helping me get there.... My senior year was quite memorable also... that is
the year that the outstanding freshman class arrived. Wow!!!, they were
good. A great bunch of guys and girls that all fit in like it was exactly
where they belonged.
Proudest Moment: The births of my 2 boys... and then at the pool last
summer, when my two-year old went under water "all by himself" as he liked
to tell me...over and over again...
Tennis
Nick Farinella (Men's Tennis, 1983-84) Owner, Century 21 Camelot Realty ...
Brevard County, Fla. ... married ... farinella@mindspring.com
Favorite Memory: I would have to say it was the time we all (Edwin Caldwell,
Todd Stewart,Tim Melton, my doubles partner Bill Holden and more) went up to
Appalachian State and we played it seemed in front of the whole school and
we went out of there with a big win.
Proudest Moment: Opening up my third Real Estate office here in Brevard
County, Florida
Jasper Hulsebosch (Men's Tennis, 1988-99) Student law at Amsterdam ...
Favorite Memory: The trips we made in the vans. Going to Florida to play
the Conference USA Championships ... Now being proud of the results the
men's tennis team have made, keep up the good work!!
Stan Cocke (Men's Tennis, 1988-92) Energy Trader, PacifiCorp ... Portland,
Ore. ... wife, Heather
Favorite Memory: Being a student athelete. I really enjoyed being part of a
team, traveling with teammates, and playing for coach Don Cline and John
Gandar.
Proudest Moment: Graduatingin 4 years, and earning a Master's degree 2 years
later.
Volleyball
Sheri Hall (Volleyball, 1985-89) Program manager, Boston University ...
Sandwich, Mass. ... Husband, Heinz Proft and daughter, Sierra ...
Favorite Memory: Road trips to and from the various matches and experiencing
a new campus - we had a blast each and every time (except when Becky would
throw her clipboard and embarrass us during the game)! I made some great
friends during that time and I'm pleased to say I still have contact with
some of them. Some of the best moments were watching the players that
didn't get much playing time kick butt and really rise to the occasion when
we needed them, having that "perfect" set, and connecting with Constance
Watt for an amazing kill - ahhh, those were the days!:) And we all have to
love Grady's - well, some of us more than others!
Proudest Moment: Going to work on a small island in the Caribbean by myself
shortly after graduating. Overcoming the growing pains of a young team
(1985 volleyball) and sticking it out for the long term gave us all a sense
of confidence that carried over into our everyday lives. I never questioned
whether or not I could do it, if there were adverse situations, as there
usually are in one way or another (especially on a remote island), I knew I
could find a positive outcome and benefit from the experience. I ended up
staying for 4 years and it was the best, and proudest, period of my life
(aside from the birth of my daughter!).
Krista (Doescher) Long (Volleyball, 1986-90) Division President, Beazer
Homes ... Fort Mill, S.C. ... husband, Mike, sons Ryan and Kyle ...
klong@beazer.com
Favorite Memory: There are so many great memories - the incredible people,
all with such different backgrounds, that made up our team... the team unity
that came out of those crazy pre season practices - remember not being able
to sit down?!; traveling all over the South in a van and I never had a clue
as to where we were! But one of the best moments was beating Clemson!!
Proudest Moment: I would have to say that watching my son hit his first
homerun in Little League and seeing his excitement was an incredible moment.
1990-1995:
Baseball
Frank James Anderson III (Jimmy) (Baseball, 1993-97) ... Systems Engineer
(Civilian), The U.S. Air Force in Washington, D.C. ... wife, Loraine and
daughter Kayla Vashea ... Brandywine, Md. ... frank.anderson@bolling.af.mil
Favorite Memory: Winning conference championships in 94'-95'. Going Yard w/
4 RBI's in Win against #7 Tennessee. The thrill of competition. Friendships
that were made.
Proudest Moment: I am proud of getting my degree. I am proud of getting
married and having a family. I am also proud of my growing career in the
world of Technology.
Steve Ball (Baseball, 1992-94) Sales Representative, Mulvaney Homes ...
Charlotte, N.C. ... Wife, Tina; Daughters, Meg and Lauren ...
s.ball@mulvaneyhomesinc.com
Favorite Memory: Getting to the game against top-five ranked South
Carolina
in the third inning because of my brother's wedding rehearsal, and
getting
in the game in the 4th. Pitched to the ninth, striking out nine and then
jeff myers came in, threw one pitch, and got the win.
Proudest Moment: Having a successful career, after swithching majors 4
times, and my beautiful family.
Tim Collie (Baseball, 1992-95) District Sales Manager, Stone Construction Equipment ... Fort Mill, S.C. ... Wife Camille; Daughters Lauren 4; Meredith 2 ...
Favorite Memory : breaking almost every school pitching record, playing on the first 49er baseball NCAA tourney team, winning multiple Metro Conference championships, Bourbon St, A TOWN, watching the volleyball team workout, the Pteradactyl, I could go on forever...
Proudest Moment: Aside from my marriage and 2 children, the proudest moment since college would probably be my professional baseball experiences, and my current job as a district sales manager.
Mickey Curry (Baseball, 1989-92) Account Manager, Cisco Systems ... Garner,
N.C.
Favorite Memory: Hanging out with teammates and friends.
Kris Gresham (Baseball, 1998-01) Vice President of Sales, Burlan Corp ...
wife, Debbie and sons Hayden and Tanner with a daughter on the way ...
Charlotte, N.C. ... kgresham@burlan.com
FavoriteMemory: The bench clearing brawls we had at our own practices.
Trips in the van. Listening to Robinson tell everyone they were the worst
player he has ever seen but yet he recruited them all.
ProudestMoment: Knowing that my father was in the stands when I hit my first
homerun in professional baseball.
Jeff Edmonds (baseball assistant coach 1990-91, head coach 1992) works for Farm Bureau Insurance Companies as an agent. He, his wife, Deanna and Baby daughter, Callie, reside in Dobson, N.C. Deanna, had twin boys (Brady and Jacob), June 11, 2004.
Eric Little (Baseball, 1991-94)
General Manager, Phil Jackson Auto Sales ... Wife, Toni, Son, Braden
Favorite Memory: Making a head first diving catch to kill a Tulane
rally
with the bases loaded en route to our first-ever conference
championship. I
must have missed that ball by a foot, but the umpire was gracious enough
not
to see it that way. Also, not playing on Senior Day was a good memory.
It
made me realize that if I couldn't play on Senior Day, I probably
wouldn't
have to worry about getting drafted.
Proudest Moment: The birth of our son, Braden Austin on May 17, 1999
...
the day I married Toni ... the day my Dad was chosen to be manager of
the
Boston Red Sox (Grady Little, named manager at the beginning of this
season).
Mike Lovelace (Baseball, 1992-95) Married Penny Hamm ... Advance, N.C.
Jay Matthews (Assistant Baseball Coach, 1989-98) Professional Baseball Scout, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club ... Charlotte, N.C.
Favorite Memory: Having a chance to come back to my hometown after 71/2
years at UNC Chapel Hill and help build the baseball program here in
Charlotte. The opportunity to work with great people here at Charlotte.
Being a part of that 1998 team that won 40 games.
Andy Bovender (Baseball, 1992-95) Promoted at Allen Tate Co. ... Fort Mill, S.C.
Mark Nieters (Baseball, 1989-91) Senior consultant, Sunrise Technologies ...
Clemmons, N.C. ... married to former Barbara Webb (Women's basketball,
1988-92) with two daughters: Cameron and Danielle.
Favorite Memory: Screwing around with teammates on and off the field. The
sense of closeness that is developed among athletes that spend so much time
together is indescribable and can't be duplicated.
Proudest Moment: Besides my daughters' births and watching them grow up, I
guess it would be that I am able to say that I was once a student-athlete at
UNC Charlotte.
Allen Plaster (Baseball, 1988-91) Teacher, Winston-Salem Forsyth County
Schools ... Kernersville, N.C. ...
Favorite Memory: All the time spent with the other players and coaches.
From the lowest points to the highest achievements. Just having the
chance
to do what you love (play baseball) at such a good university and in a
great
city.
Proudest Moment: Recieving my degree in education and being able to
coach
high school baseball and give some of my baseball knowledge to the
youth.
Shane Pressley (Baseball, 1992-94) Mortgage Broker, First Summit Mortgage
Corporation ... Greenville, S.C. ... Family: Ron, Doris and Travis ...
Favorite Memory: The incredible friendships I made and the lasting memories
that came from them. Also, living in #669 at Alexander town with E.Little,
Chris Helms, Shelton and Hoov. I can honestly say, not a day goes by that a
great thought from UNCC doesn't enter my mind.
Proudest Moment: Getting to play my senior season of baseball with my
younger brother at Appalachian State University. Receiving my diploma after
years of hard work and dedication.
Kelly Skeens (Baseball , 1992-95) Regional Sales Manager for Dana Corp, San Antonio, Texas.
Favorite Memory: Winning the conference title in 1993. Receiving
that first championship ring in 49er baseball history. But above all, the
competitive nature day in and day out.
Darren "Vaz" Vasquetelles (Baseball, 1988-92) Special Agent, United States
Customs Service ... Charlotte, N.C. ... wife, the
former Dee Dee Lunsford (Cheerleader) Basketball
Charlita Davis (women's basketball, 1989-93) Claims Case Manager,
Liberty
Mutual ... Charlotte, N.C. ... daughter, Aysa
Tammy Gilliam (Women's Basketball, 1989-93) Assistant Basketball Coach,
Wofford College ... Zirconia, N.C. ... husband, David ...
Yolanda McArthur, a.k.a. "Gee" (Women's basketball manager, 1993-95) ...Anthropologist ... Winston-Salem, N.C.
Jermain Parker (Men's Basketball, 1991-95) Risk Management Analyst, Bank of
America ... Wife, Glenda and children Kaissi and Yasmine ... Charlotte, N.C.
... jparker54@carolina.rr.com
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Bret Wyatt (Men's Soccer, 1992-93) married Yolanda Martinez. Sacramento,
Calif.
Softball
Courtney Hankes McGovern (Softball, 1988-91) Self-employed pitching
coach
... husband, Ted; daughter Samantha ...
Sheri Dottellis Palomaki (Softball, 1993-94) Marketing Coordinator, Spriggs
and Hollingsworth ... Waldorf, Md. ... Husband, Jim Palomaki, son, Ty
William
Swimming
Tennis
Track
Robert Brown (Track and Field, 1992-94) History Teacher, Assistant Football
Coach, Track Coach, Crest High School ... Shelby, N.C. ... Wife, Heather
Kevin Hanrahan (Men's track and field, 1995) Mathematics teacher, Sterling
High School ... Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Trainers
Volleyball
1995-2000:
Baseball
Dan Donnick (Baseball 1996-99) is a senior
applications developer for Bixler Incorporated in Fairfax, Va.
Joey Hammond (Baseball, 1996-98) Utility Player (2B, 3B, SS), Baltimore
Orioles Organization ... Wife, Rebecca
Chris Junghans (Baseball, 1993-97) Group Sales Manager, Florida Panthers
Hockey Club ... Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ... Wife, Carolina, Daughter, Lia ...
junghansc@floridapanthers.com
Jason Hill (Baseball, 1996-99) Assistant Baseball Coach, Charlotte 49ers ...
Charlotte, N.C. ... Wife, Janine and son, Matthew.
Chris Junghans (Baseball, 1993-97) Financial Sales Manager for SunTrust
Banks ... Miramar, Fla. ... married and
expecting a child in May 2001.
Kevin Horne (HorneDawg) (Baseball team mananger, 1995-96) Territory manager,
Campbell Soup Company ... Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Johannes "Joe" Lopez (Baseball, 1995-97) Director of Outside Sales,
Global
Door Controls ... Charlotte, N.C. ... wife, Candice ...
jlopez@globaldoor.com
James Matan (Baseball, 1996-98) Commercial Real Estate Broker; The Matan
Companies ... Kensington, Md. ... Wife, Liz (married, Oct. 19, 2002) ...
jmata@mataninc.com
John McKay (Baseball, 1997-00) Pitcher, Florida Marlins organization ...
Baltimore, Md. ...
Nick Rhodes (Baseball 1994-97) is a team
leader for American Management Systems in Arlington, Va.
Jonathan Kirk (Baseball, 1992-93) Information Technology Director, JM
Clipper Corporation ... Nacogdoches, Texas ... Wife, Erin ...
jonathan@jmclipper.com
Eric V. Shelton (Baseball, 1993-96) Technical Sales Representative Molding
and Extrusion Compounds, CYRO Industries ... Huntersville, N.C. ... married
to the former Bonnie Bell (Softball, 1992-95)
Kirby Southerland (Baseball, 1997-2000) Farming ... LaGrange, N.C. ... wife
is the former Dana Vinson (Cheerleader, 1998-2000) ...
Brian VandenHeuvel (Baseball 1993-95) is a
stock broker for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Jason Stanford (Baseball, 1998-99) Major League Pitcher, Cleveland Indians
... Tucson, Ariz. ... jjstanford49@aol.com
Brion Treadway (Baseball, 1998-2000) Major League Pitcher; San Francisco
Giants ... Hamilton, OH ... wife is former Gold Duster, Julie Goebel ...
tway33@hotmail.com
Basketball
Kelly Chavis (Men's Basketball Team Manager, 1994-96) ... Store Manager for
Foot Locker ... Durham, N.C.
Claire (Mollison) Watson (Women's Basketball, 1996-2000) Husband, Tim; Son,
Aaron ... watchic34@hotmail.com
Nikki Richardson-Graves (Women's Basketball, 1995-99) Program Director, Boys
and Girls Clubs ... Durham, N.C. ... Husband: Michael Graves ...
Tremaine Gardiner (Men's Basketball, 1996-2000) Applications controller,
First Union ... Charlotte, N.C. ... flyte40@yahoo.com
Ponce D. James (Men's Basketball, 1994-96) Paralegal, Wiggins and Dana ...
Norwalk, Conn. ... Wife is the former Greta Bell (another 49er alum) ...
Bobby Kummer (Men's Basketball, 1992-96) Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at
Texas A&M University ... College Station, Texas ... is married (Nicole)
Alexander Kuehl (Men's Basketball, 1995-97) Professional Basketball
Player
... Arvada, Colo. ... Wife, Angela Busch (Volleyball, 1994-98). Child,
Alexia Hope, born Aug. 11, 2001 ... thekuehls@aol.com
Carmen Long (Women's Basketball Manager, 1996-2000) is a full-time student
pursuing her second degree (Nursing) with plans to graduate in May 2002 and
pursue a career in the nursing field in Cardiology and Emergency Medicine
... Charlotte, N.C.
Tamika Mackey (Women's Basketball, 1995-99) Professional Basketball Player
in Europe with OBBK.
Bruce Patterson (Men's Basketball, 1995-96) Finance Director; General Motors
... Kansas City, Mo. ... Wife, Dawn and children Tyler and Kennedy ...
tyler5@prodigy.net
Katinka Stecina (Women's Basketball, 1994-98) Ph.D student and assistant
women's basketball coach, University of Manitoba ... Winnipeg, Canada ...
Shemika Turner (Women's basketball, 1996-99) Professional Basketball Player
(Europe, Portugal), Clube Portugal Telecom ... College Park, Ga. ... son, Justin.
Kedric Smith (Men's Basketball, 1996-2000) Head Boy's Basketball Coach,
Bolton High School
Dana Vinson Southerland (Cheerleading, 1998-2000) Owner, Bridal Shop (Goldsboro, N.C.) ... LaGrange, N.C. ... married to former 49er baseball star Kirby Southerland ...
Cross Country
Lorin McAllister (Men's Cross-Country and Track and Field, 1997-2001)
Financial Litigation Agent; United States Attorney's Office ...
lorinmac@hotmail.com.
Dance Team
Julie (Goebel) Treadway (Dance Team, 1998-2002) Permanent Building
Substitute, Hamilton City Schools ... Husband, Brion ... Hamilton, Ohio ...
GoebelUNCC@aol.com
SID
Soccer
Mikel Bass (Women's Soccer, 1999-2003) Administration, CrossLife Ministries
... Husband, Daniel ... Raleigh, N.C. ... danandmikel@yahoo.com
Dana Erato (Women's Soccer, 1994-97) Graduate Assistant, Charlotte 49ers ...
pursuing Master's in Instructional Systems Technology ... will graduate in
May ... Charlotte, N.C.
Jonathan J. Mabee (Men's Soccer, 1995-99) Financial Advisor, VALIC
Financial
Advisors ... Schenectady, N.Y.
Julie Miller (Women's Soccer, 1995-98) Analyst; Blue Shield of California
... julie.miller@blueshieldca.com.
Ann Robatin (Women's soccer, track and field, 1994-96) Client Services,
Systems and Computer Technology Corp. ... Downingtown, Pa.
Chris Schmalz (Men's Soccer, 1996-99) Q.A. Engineer for Paytrust.com ... Hightstown, N.J.
Daniel M. Westwater (Nunes) (Men's Soccer, 1992-94) Global Strategic Account
Manager, Memec United LLC ... San Jose, Ca. ... Wife, Lisa and three kids:
Taylor, Danielle and Ian ...
Soccer
Softball
Sara F. Swilling (Softball, 1997-2000) Sports Information Intern, University
of Houston Athletics ... Houston, Texas ...
Tennis
Amy Howie (Women's tennis, 1995-97) E-Commerce Manager, Verbatim Corporation
... Charlotte, N.C.
Aleksandar "Sasha" Parc (Men's Tennis, 1996-2000) Line umpire, ATP Tour.
Hillary Hollister (women's tennis, 1995-99) Owner, Errands, Etc. ... Charlotte, N.C. ...
Jan Pollmuller (Tennis, 1996-1999) Assistant; Allianz ... Frankfurt,
Germany ...
Lisa Graft (Women's Tennis, 1994-98) Tennis Pro, Raintree Country Club ...
Charlotte, N.C. ... lisagraft@hotmail.com
Wendy Stephenson (Women's Tennis, 1995-96) Administrative Assistant,
Homecomings Financial Network ... Charlotte, N.C. ...
wendy.stephenson@hfwholesale.com
Track
Trainers
Stacie Bratton (Trainer, 1993-98) Surgical Tech, Presbyterian Hospital ...
Concord, N.C. ... st23st@yahoo.com
Volleyball
2000-Present:
Baseball
Men's Basketball
Rodney White (Men's Basketball, 2001) Detroit Pistons
Dance Team
Soccer
Volleyball
Proudest Moment: Becoming a Special Agent with the U.S. Customs Service and
being able to return to Charlotte to enjoy this wonderful city.
Julia Burton (Women's basketball, 1989-93) ... Husband, Chris, with a
daughter
Proudest Moment: Getting married to my best friend, Chris
Favorite Memory: Receiving my 1000th-point basketball. Thanks for the
fun
Coach Baldwin and the entire Athletic staff.
Proudest Moment: Purchasing my new home in 2002.
Favorite Memory: Each time I put on that 49er jersey was a very special
moment for me. Coach Baldwin -- thanks for a lifetime of memories. I had a
blast!
Proudest Moment: Getting married to David and having the opportunity to do
something I love to do -- Coach Basketball.
Favorite memories: The road trips, especially to California. Everyone that
was there knows why. Also, the friends I met along the way: Charlette,
Markita, Julie, some of the guys on the men's team, and last but not least,
the Coaching staff: You guys are the best and I will always consider you to
be family. Thanks for everything Coach B. and Coach Watson.
Proudest Moment: Getting saved.
Favorite Memory: Its hard to say there's one single favorite memory with
UNCC. They'd have to be broken up into these: my 1st recruiting trip to
the campus, my 1st game played after injuring my knee, going to the Big
Dance several times, and of course walking across that stage to say that I
finally made it through.
Proudest Moment: On several occasions, I felt so proud to say where I was
from and the school I had played for during my tour of Europe playing
basketball. I really felt like I help put the 49ers on the map. Go
NINERS!!!
Carl Hendricks (Cross-Country, Track and Field, 1988-92) Controller,
austinloan.com ... austin, Texas ... Wife, Kandis.
Scott Burnett (Men's golf, 1991-94) Director of Golf, Head Golf
Professional, Four Bridges Country Club ... Cincinnati, Ohio ... wife, Dana
Favorite Memory: Travelling to and from events with our team. We had a
great group of guys that made lasting friendships.
Proudest Moment: Making all-Metro Conference, with my father being there to
watch. Becoming a member of the Professional Golfer's Association of
America.
Noah Spencer (Men's Soccer, 1994-95) Sanduski, Ohio
Favorite Memory: Best memory was, being a soccer player you got all the
girls!
Proudest Moment: I won hula-hoop contest in Miami, and got to compete in
the
world championship in Hawaii.
Nikki Stutts Crooks (Softball 1991-1994) Officer; Char-Meck Police Dept. ...
Indian Trail, NC ... Husband, Shawn ... ncrooks@cmpd.org
Favorite Memory: "with 2 outs bottom of the 9th inning and starting a
comeback to beat Wingate. Still having great friendships with my ROOMIES."
Proudest Moment: "My husband."
Favorite Memory: Last game junior year, Becker called a change-up and
we
struck her out, it was Karen's last game catching and her last pitch she
ever caught! Junior year at South Carolina, we beat them 1-0 at their
tournament, Trish scored in 7th inning on a passed ball !!! Senior year,
last game of my career, tied GA TECH... riding home on I-95 in the van,
looking back there was a rainbow in the sky!!!
Proudest Moment: Incorporated my business, CHM SOFTBALL CLINICS, INC.
watching my pitchers win championships and seeing them pitch with
success
Favorite Memory: Favorite game memory: Going 8 for 9 against Furman in a
double header against their cocky pitcher. Of course, I'll always remember
the road trips with the gang, reflections of the games with my two favorite
roomies, Mol and Dawn, our team barbeques at Bonnie, Kelly, Nikki and
Tonya's place (the hangout), the Halloween party with the baseball team AND
the girl with the red lipstick.
Proudest Moment: Crossing the finish line of the 2000 Athens to Atlanta
86-mile In-Line Skate Challenge. It took 5 months of training and 9:31:16
to do it, but... mission accomplished. That is, of course, in addition to
the birth of my son.
Josh Sugg (Swimming 1989-1992) Help Desk Administrator; Epes Carriers ...
Winston-Salem, NC ... Wife, Elizabeth and Daughter, Katie
Tom Gilley (Tennis, 1990) Owner, Carolina Pools and Spas ... Charlotte,
N.C.
... Wife, Michelle, Sons, Creed and Ryan
Favorite Memory: Making the team as a walk-on.
Proudest Moment: Opening my business: Carolina Pools and spas on
Independence Blvd. ... Shot 79 in Carolinas Amateur Championship
Qualifying
(Broke 80 and played by the rules)
Graham Alig (Cross-Country, Track and Field, 1990-93) Biotechnical Legal
Assistant, Pennie and Edmonds LLP ... Brooklyn, N.Y. ...
Favorite Memory: Having the unique opportunity to be coached by my high
school coach, Ed Mather, on the collegiate level. Ed retired to become an
assistant coach at UNCC after more than twenty years as Head Coach at
Bernards High School (NJ). In his HS coaching career he is generally
regarded as the best cross country HS coach ever, possi1bly the best HS coach
ever (199 straight wins). The consistency of coaching allowed me to easily
make the transitions from HS success to collegiate success.
Proudest Moment: Kicking in the last 100m of the 10,000 to win the 1992
Metro Conference Championship at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans. The
best part was that, in the stadium that night were all my teammates and my
parents -- both my families.
Favorite Memory: Traveling and competing with a tremendous group of people
and coaches. The people I met, places that I saw, and adversity myself and
teammates overcame have formed more than one lesson in my classroom. I can
honestly say that athletics can be a metaphor for life and have used this
analogy extensively.
Proudest Moment: This one may sound a little corny but it is true. After six
years of teaching (mostly successfully) one of my students, who is now a
freshman at UNCC, told me that I was the best teacher that she had had. In
one moment it made all of the preparation, and low pay, and administrative
hassles worth it. I owe it all to the preparation for both teaching and
succeeding to UNCC.
Favorite Memory: I really enjoyed the day that the athletic department
sponsored the "come watch me play" outdoor rally with all the teams
represented. I thought it was a great way to get to know all the other
student-athletes and generate interest in your particular sport.
Proudest moment: I have moved to New Jersey after spending three years in
Charlotte teaching high school. Upon my return, I was lucky in that there
was a teaching position open in the high school from which I graduated.
Now, I'm not only teaching in a great school, but I also have a coaching
position in both soccer and track.
Tim Southers (Trainer, 1990) Director of Public/Media Relations, United
Speed Alliance Racing ... Williamson, Ga. ... usar@bellsouth.net
Roslyn Forester Maglione (Volleyball, 1987-90) Police captain;
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ... Concord, N.C. ... Husband,
Danny; Daughter, Megan; son, Tony ...
Favorite Memory: Making such great friends with the entire team and
being
exposed to diverse people and cultures. I actually enjoyed the hard
work
that was required of me and now appreciate the difficult times. I
believe
my experience at UNCC and with the volleyball team helped to shape the
person I am today.
Proudest Moment: Having the opportunity to help so many different
people
through my job and being promoted to captain. I am also proud of my
training for and completing the 2002 Charlotte Observer Marathon in 4
hours,
2 minutes, and 35 seconds.
Hunter Coleman (Baseball, 1993-97) General Forecaster Meteorologist;
National Weather Service ... Winfield, WV ... Wife, Judy and children,
Lainey and Hayes ... colemanh@ezwv.com
Favorite Memory: I have so many great moments of being a 49er. The best were
just being with a group of guys accomplishing our goal of winning on the
field. I really enjoyed the road trips too.
Proudest Moment: Getting married and having two beautiful children, and
getting my masters degree from the University of Wyoming.
Favorite Memory: Going to the NCAA Tournament my junior season and making it
to the conference final two of the four years. Roadtrips. Hanging out with
all the guys. Walking down Bourbon Street with the team. Intrasquad games.
Proudest Moment: Graduating with my degree in MIS, and finding a great job.
Favorite Memory: This submission is from Joey's Nephew, Travis - Alot of the
people who played with Joey would remember me as the little bad mouth
annoying bat boy that would come every so often. I decided to make this
just to let you know where joey is. Some of his memorys are going to the
NCAA regionals,intersquad games,and many more that i wouldn't know about.
Proudest Moment: Joey was married on Dec. 11 1999. His proudest memory would
be playin pro ball in his(my) home town of Frederick, Md. Playing in three
levels in his first year (rookie,low A, and high A). He and his wife buying
their first apartment in NC.
Favorite Memory: Interacting with my teammates, traveling to all the great
cities in C-USA, and the 1998 season, when we went to the NCAA regionals.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment has been working with this
year's(2001-2002) Charlotte Baseball team, and watching their rapid
improvement everyday.
Favorite Memory: Winning back-to-back conference championships in 1994 and 1995. Beating Tennessee (#7) in their house in 1995. Running
poles in 100 degree heat.
Favorite Memory: All the road trips with guys to all the great places.
Hanging out on Bourbon Street with all the great guys and experiencing some
weird things.
Proudest Moment: Graduating and getting a good job.
Favorite Memory : Having the opportunity to compete at this level and
being
surrounded by great guys; daily.
ProudestMoment : Married on Nov.11th ... Since then, bought a home and
ready
for a family soon... Proud to be a 49er.
Favorite memory: Being apart of the 1998 team that won 40 games and making
it to the College World Series. Working hour after hour in the batting cage
with Shildt and all the boys (Bo, Joey, GP, Haywood, J Hill, etc.) Watching
our line-up laugh at opposing pitchers.
Proudest moment: I am proud of playing 3 years with the Cincinnati Reds and
setting the single season home run record my first year. I am very proud of
getting married to my girlfriend of 2 years, Liz, as well as buying our
first house together.
Favorite Memory: Watching the selection show at Sandwich Construction Co.
and going to the NCAA Tournament. Watching the hoops team beat Cincy.
Making it to the finals of the C-USA Tourney, intrasquad games, getting out
of study hall my first year.
Proudest Moment: Graduating. Getting promoted my first year of pro ball.
Graduating. Graduating.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memories are being associated with a group of
guys that became as close to me as brothers for the most important years of
my life, and winning two conference championships. The things I learned on
and off the field while at Charlotte shaped me into who I am today.
Proudest Moment: Buying my first house in Arlington, Va.
Favorite Memory: Athens, GA
Proudest Moment: Athens, GA
Favorite Memory: Hanging out with the guys, road trips, Bourbon Street!!!
Proudest Moment: Getting out on my own, marrying Dana .
Favorite Memory: Going to the NCAA Central Regional and pitching against
Texas A&M. Hanging out with my teammates and keeping touch with them after
college.
Proudest Moment: Getting called up to the Big Leagues last year (2003).
Debut was against the Minnesota Twins.
Favorite Memory: Spending countless hours in gym and running with Jeff
Watkinson, Super Bowl soccer parties, Saturdays after fall conditioning,
going to the NCAA Regional(1998), Campus Edge and Moore Hall, Goat, and
talking trash and backing it up in fall intersquads.
Proudest Moment: Graduating while pursuing my dream of playing major league
baseball.
Lisa Cacciola (Women's Basketball, 1995-99) Personal Banker; Bank of America
... Tampa, Fla. ... unccwbb1999@aol.com.
Favorite memory: the fun I had with my teammates while traveling. I will
never forget our trip to Germany & Belgium. It was the first time I had ever
been out of the country, and probably one of the best trips I had ever
taken. I learned alot about those two countries, but I learned even more
about my teammates.
Proudest moment: was being the first person in my family to graduate
college. I will never forget the look on my parents' face when I walked
across the stage on graduation day. There were many days I thought I would
never make it, but I did! None of it would have been possible without the
help of my fellow teammates, the coaching & suport staff, & the many friends
I made while at UNCC.
Favorite Memory:My favorite memory has to be the trips to the
games, with the NCAA 95 Tournament the one to remember.
Proudest moment: I would have to say the day I graduated from
college.I graduated with honors in Sociology from North Carolina Central in
Durham. My experiences at UNCC were the most fun and educational memories
of my life. The friends I met in Rod, DeMarco, Jimmy, Raheem, Roy Pino,
Andre, Shanderic, Tremaine, Jarvis, coach Watkins, coach Mullins, coach
Lutz, coach Billerman are people I will never forget because they made my
dream of playing collegiate basketball come true as a manager and for that I
will be forever grateful. Thank you, UNCC, for teaching me to grow up and
become a man. I only wish I could have graduated as a Forty Niner. Thank
you for the memories and education for a lifetime.
Favorite Memory: There are so many memories from my four years, beating
Alabama; our trip to Germany, but all my fondest memories are from times I
spent with my teammates on and off the basketball floor.
Proudest Moment: Graduation is one of the proudest moments, but the birth of
my son in August 2002 is at the top of the list. Tim and I flew to my home
in Scotland so my parents could be part of the birth.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory as a forty niner was beating #3
Alabama! We worked so hard that game and I believe that success on the
basketball court (that particular night) has allowed room for the success
that I am having now in life. The one thing that I took from my basketball
career is to never give up when things look dim, because a brighter day is
soon to come!
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment has been my marriage to my college
sweetheart, Michael Graves and having an opportunity to thank the coaching
staff Ed Baldwin, Tolonda Rose, and Ruth Watkins for showing me how to grow
as a player and as an idividual. Best wishes to the next generations of
lady forty-niners.....Take what you are taught in basketball and apply it to
real life, but more importantly WORK HARD AT EVERYTHING YOU DO!
Favorite memory: Among my favorite memories as an athlete, the ones that
stick out would be beating #3 Cincinnati and proving it was not a fluke
by
beating them again en route to our first C-USA tourney championship. I
am
also very fond of the fact that I actually got to play in the NCAA's in
my
hometown in front of several family members and friends.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment since would have to be playing 1
year of
professional basketball in Norway. Fulfilling a dream of travelling
aboard
before my knees gave out on me.
Favorite Memory: There where so many great times as a 49er. The
accomplishment of helping the team win the last Metro title. And gaining a
berth to the NCAA. The road trips, the laughs the cries all will be with me
the rest of my life. The program really was close knit. I can say that all
of my former teammates were like a brothers to me. Shanderic, Rod, Dre,
DeMarco, Quincy, Roy, Pino, Jarvis, Bobby K, and my boys Rob Price, Kelly,
Joe -- team managers that kept us with laughs. Can't forget my coaching
staff, Mark C, and all the members of the womens basketball team that I
became friends with. And the ones I didn't, you were great to. May God
bless.
Proudest Moment: Also I have several proud moments since graduation. First
of all I found a relationship with God, which I did not have during my
playing days. I got married in 1997 to Greta Bell. I played professionaly
overseas, and in the CBA for a total of four years. Basketball brought me to
several countries across the globe. I have met prestigous people from all
aspects of life. I started a company called James Vending which, I partly
operate. Vending machines are on locations in companies in New York and
Connecticut. Also I am working for a large law firm in Connecticut called
Wiggin & Dana. Law school is my next stop, never thought I'd be going back
to school.
Favorite Memory: Playing in the NCAA Tournament and winning the last
Metro Conference title.
Proudest Moment: Graduating and receiving my diploma.
FavoriteMemory : First of all, my two years in Charlotte was the best
time
of my life. I met my wife there, and I also found many very good
friends
there, who I hopefully will be in touch with forever. My favorite
moment as
a team is playing in the NCAA Tournament my senior year and beating
Georgetown in the first round. My personal favorite moment was the game
against George Washington. We won the game and I won my personal battle
against their Alexander Koul.
ProudestMoment : I have just finished my fifth season as a professional
basketball player, and every year (all my contracts have been one year
deals) it is a great feeling to sign another contract, because that
means
that all the hard work I've put into it the year before, has paid off
again.
By the way, Byron Dinkins and I played together this season for B.C.
Peristeri in Athens, Greece.
Favorite Memory: Having a fun time with the basketball team members on the
road trips. I traveled with the team for 4 years and enjoyed every last bit
of it. Thanks to everyone including Ed Baldwin, Ruth Watson, Tolonda Rose,
and anyone else who made this opportunity for me possible. I have enjoyed
this athletic program and excited about the things that they have
accomplished. I wish the 2001-02 team the best.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment for me is graduating from UNCC on May
13, 2000, but for the team's proudest moment was when they beat University
of Alabama in 1996, which at that time they were ranked #3.
Favorite memory: Growing up a responsible and accomplished young man.
Proudest moment: Marrying my college sweetheart, and building a life
grounded in the love of god together.
Favorite Memory: At the beginning of every season we had to run the 1 mile
under 7 min!! It was fun... always...just like every other moment I spent at
UNCC.. Thanks to you Coach Baldwin, Ruth and Tolonda and ALL OF MY TEAMMATES
throughout the years, and our support staff including managers, and Tom and
Lisa and so on...but most of all to my host-family, the Fields.
Proudest Moment: Standing hand-in-hand with my parents who just made their
first visit ever to the USA and watching my brother receiving his college
diploma in Savannah, GA.
Proudest Moment: The day I signed my contract to play professional
basketball in Portugal.
FavoriteMemory: In four years having the chance to play in the post-season
four times(3 NCAA and 1 NIT). Winning the C-USA Championship in 1999 and
beating Cincy twice that year was fun. All the coaches and teammates who
dedicated time, effort,and energy so that our program would be respected
yearly on a national level. Getting the chance to play college basketall
with my childhood friend Charles Hayward was truly special.
ProudestMoment : The local kids that I coached this summer (2003) from
Alexandria, La are now ranked #6 in the country by USA/Today. Becoming the
youngest (4A) High School Head Coach in the state of Louisiana.
Favorite Memory: Our crew at Campus Edge, NCA Nationals, Cincinnati Basketball Games, Conference Tournaments and definetely all of the Baseball games!
Proudest Moment: My proudest moments would have to be beginning my life with Kirby and buying the Bridal Gallery that I worked in when I was in High School! I am also very proud to keep in touch with the great people I met while being a 49er!!
Molly Kerin Kitashima (Cross Country/Track, 1992-96) Accounts Payable
Processor, Wellbridge ... Husband, Matt ... mollykerin@yahoo.com.
Favorite Memory: There are just too many to list! The four years spent at
UNCC were some of the best of my life! (:
Favorite memory: All Conference Athlete, Winning Indoor Track Championship,
Going to Junior Nationals, Running twice at Penn Relays
Jennifer Cozart (Dance Team, 1994-98) Staff Accountant for Magazines
Division, The Hearst Corporation ... Charlotte, N.C. ...
Favorite Memory: Definitely winning a National Championship my last
year on
the team and receiving that Championship ring will be something I will
carry
with me forever. It's an amazing feeling, obtaining a goal as a team
...
when you are doing your best not only for yourself, but because you want
the
person next to you to have that ring more than yourself. There were
many
life lessons learned from the experience itself...as well as from an
amazing
coach...and many lasting friendships made along the way. Being a 49er,
supporting the basketball teams, and traveling to conference and NCAA
tournaments was a great experience.
Proudest Moment: Graduating and getting a wonderful job here in
Charlotte.
Also, being Assistant Coach of the Dance team and seeing another
talented
group of girls succeed in winning another National Championship in 2001.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memories of being a Goldduster at UNC-Charlotte
were going to the Conference Tournament, NCAA Tournament, winning NDA
Nationals and running many, many miles with the girls!!
Proudest Moment: Marrying Brion Treadway, a former 49er baseball player, and
buying our first house together....
Mark Colone (Sports Information Director, Ass't A.D. for Media Relations,
1979-1998) A 1983 graduate, Mark and his wife Susan had a daughter, Olivia
Grace, June 16, 2000. Olivia has a brother, Logan ... Mark is working as
Vice President for Signature Sports Group in Charlotte ... Belmont, N.C.
Blair Angell (Women's soccer, 1994-97) getting MBA at Florida State University ... Charlotte, N.C.
Favorite Memory: Winning the first C-USA Soccer Championship in 1995. It
was 1-0 double OT over Evansville in Cincinnati, Ohio. Snow, underdogs,
camaraderie.
Favorite Memory: Getting up really early to run - just kidding...spending
time with my friends!
Proudest Moment: Can it please be marriage? After dating Daniel for six
years everyone knew it would happen. Praise the Lord!
Favorite Memory: I have such wonderful memories as a student-athlete
for UNCC. My favorite memories of soccer was definitely the friendships I
made from players, coaching staff and the athletic department. Of course
the highlight of my career as a soccer player was scoring the game-winning
goal in (the championship of) our first Conference USA Tournament -- it's
too bad we didn't get a bid to the NCAA Playoffs! I'll never forget all the
different, unique and wonderful personalities all the girls possessed and
most of all I will never forget the best coach I ever had, Robbie Church.
Favorite Memory: Going after a dream of being the best college soccer
team
in the land and coming so close to making it come true. After playing
soccer, baseball and basketball since birth I am glad I was able to
support
my fellow athletes. Freshman year -- our men's team cheering on our
women's
soccer team to victory one night in Ohio (I think we were the
difference).
It was tough going to school 800 miles away from loved ones but the
people I
met at Charlotte have given me some memories I will never forget.
Proudest Moment: Playing for the Utah Freezz in the World Indoor Soccer
League in Salt Lake City, Utah. Playing against the legendary Tatu of
the
Dallas Sidekicks.
Favorite memory: Pre-season (yah right), summer camp pranks, the Mayor,
UTNorth, Colville Crawl, Tony Valentino, "right, right," the Beep Test,
Santa, 8AM College Algebra 1st semester freshmn yr (ouch), Eye of the Tiger,
small jog, hosting recruits.
Proudest moment: Beating Marquette in PKs (go Dawn Geyer) to get 1st ever
NCAA Tourney bid after 4 longgggggg years... then 1st round to play UNC
and... let's just leave it at that.
Favorite Memory: I'll never forget all of the opportunities UNCC provided
for me. As a walk-on on both the soccer and track teams, I was a humble
athlete who simply enjoyed competition and being a part of the team. The
people I met through sports at UNCC remain some of my best friends to this
day (even cheerleaders -- Damianne!). Thanks to UNCC for so many
opportunities to sing the national anthem at basketball games.
Proudest Moment: Will be graduating from Temple University with a master's
in Education and Adult Organizational Development, May, 2001.
Favorite Memory: North Carolina as a whole. The athletic department and all
of the smiles. Winning 2 conference championships and celebrating all
night. (Can't do that anymore).
Proudest Moment: Success at work and the rewards that come with it for my
family.
Stephen Pugliese (Men's Soccer, 1996-2000) High Yield Bond Trader,
Goldman
Sachs ... New York, N.Y. ... spugliese11@bloomberg.net
FavoriteMemory: Getting a hug from John Tart after hitting the
game-winning
goal with one second left in sudden death overtime to beat N.C. State.
Wow,
what a hug!
Proudest Moment: Everyday, just making it in an extremely tough
industry,
while still being able to relax and enjoy all that life has to offer in
the
city.
Ashley Kelly (Softball, 1994-98) Teacher; Charlotte-Mecklenburg School
System ... Cornelius, N.C. ... ak1niner@hotmail.com
Favorite memory: Its hard to narrow it down because there are so many! I
guess I was always the clown! Hanging out with the baseball team as a
freshman and staying in A_town with the girls on the team! Living with Sonya
and Tiffany was great. Getting into trouble with Brooks! Any moments we got
to hang out as a team was special! We had a great time no matter what!
Roadtrips, conditioning, partying, studying...it all was special.
Proudest moment: I guess I would have to say making it through school and
doing what I wanted to do! I am a happy teacher and successful coach to a
group of amazing girls! I own a home and that is big for me!
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory are the days when the team played
ultimate football for conditioning. I used to drop all of the passes, but
Girls! I have been practicing. The team I wish to remember is the one from
my freshman year(spring 1997) BG, Brooks, Erika, Klinger. Everyone was
mature enough to be able to put differences behind them and play the game.
There was never a problem that we couldn't conquer as a team. I remember
all of us getting together at the end of the year - everyone, freshman
through seniors and we all had the best time!
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment would be my senior year versus Winthrop
in the Rock Hill tournament. We were struggling as a team through the third
game of the day with one pitcher (Poor Amy Morse and her raw underarms)
Everyone was frustrated. At the beginning of the game some frustration was
diverted to me. I redirected this energy on Winthrop and Batted a circuit
that included a long home run over the center field fence. Some players
said that I was done running by the time the ball hit the ground. I was
excited I guess!
Hillary Hollister (women's tennis, 1995-99) Owner, Errands, Etc. ... Charlotte, N.C. ...
Favorite Memory: Away games and tournaments, having fun with my teammates.
Proudest Moment: no children or marriage, so probably starting my own business.
Favorite Memory: I had a lot of fun at UNCC. Our team efforts were coupled
with university support which helped everyone achieve their dreams both on
and off the court. Being a student and athlete at UNCC has instilled school
spirit and pride in me for future generations.
Proudest Moment: Will be when I graduate again, Summer, 2001, with my MBA.
Favorite Memory: Of course, the wins over the #1 seed in the C-USA
Tournament of 1997 against UAB that got us into the semis. Also I often
think back when the men's B-Ball team beat the #3 team in the country the
Cincinnati Bearcats.
Favorite Memory: Away games and tournaments, having fun with my teammates.
Proudest Moment: no children or marriage, so probably starting my own business.
Favorite Memory: "Holy moly...it has been a while since I last visited this
homepage! Attending UNC Charlotte and playing tennis for the men's tennis
team under Coach Boykin for five semesters (1996-1999) was definitely the
best thing I have done so far - I think back quite often, especially after
starting work in December 2002. Studying and playing tennis was so much more
fun!
"Tennis-wise", my favorite memory is still our quarter final victory against
UAB at the conference tournament in New Orleans - even we sucked in the
semis. But most of all I remember all the "9ers" I got to know. Special
greeting to my former team mates, Coach Boykin, Coach Gandar and "the ladies
from next door". Hope ya'll doing great! THE POLLE"
Favorite Memory: Just being part of 49er athletics was enough
Shelton Harrison (Track and Field, 1995-97) Product Engineer, Solectron
Technology ...
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory as a 49er was when the athletic
department showcased all of the student athletes by sport, at Midnight
Madness '99.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment since was when after 5 1/2 years I
finally was the first person in my family to earn a degree from an
accredited institution.
Tonya Chavis (Trainer, 1994-97) Public Health Educator; Mecklenburg County
... Charlotte, N.C. ... lmchavis@hotmail.com
Favorite memory: Wow! Where do I begin! The trip to Biloxi, Mississippi for
the Men's Conference Title was the beginning of many life-long
relationships. I had many laughs and wonderful learning experiences with
Bret Wood, Royce Kincaid-Martin, Carlton Anderson, Angie Guggino and Matt.
Since I was the athletic trainer for the women's basketball and volleyball
teams, I have countless memories. I heard everything! I got an ear-full
about everything from physical pain to break-ups with boyfriends to school
pressures to family issues etc. etc. etc. Travelling with the Women's
Basketball team was my favorite time. It taught me how to balance my
responsibilities as a student and as a trainer. The bonds that were created
during those years with Coach Baldwin, Coach Watson, Coach Rose, Nikki
Richardson-Graves, and all the girls still remain. To this day, I still
can't eat at Sonny's Barbecue(smile)!
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was studing abroad and receiving my
Master's Degree in Health Promotion and Kinesiology in 1999.
Favorite Memory: Definitely one my favorite memories was traveling with
men's soccer to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament in Richmond, Va. I had
a blast with all the teams I traveled with and will never forget the hug I
got from a *very* muddy Jimmy "Vicious" after a last second goal to win and
propel us to the next game in the NCAA tournament.
Proudest Moment: recieving my bachelor's degree, FINALLY!
Erin Eldridge(Volleyball, 1995-98) International Sales Representative for
TTI Inc. ... Arlington, Texas.
Favorite Memory: The most fond memories that I have of being as
athlete are the ones that built life long friendships. The people that I
met and the relationships that I built are invaluable, fellow athletes and
coaches, trainers, etc. alike. These are the people who helped us get
through the tough times, and who made our experience a good one.
Proudest Moment Since Leaving School: Rather than a proudest moment,
I would say that the overall best experience that I have had since I
graduated was the year following graduation. I studied abroad in Paris for
a year, and I traveled a great deal. This will hopefully open up doors for
more travel and potential work overseas in the future.
Michael Park (Baseball, 2000-01) Community Marketing Coordinator, Charlotte Market; DICK'S Sporting Goods
...Morresville, N.C. ... Wife, Mary
Favorite Memory: Spending time with the guys, road trips, games at
Southern
Miss, Memphis in the year 2000, learning from my peers and coaches ...
meeting Mary at the Hospital and married three and a half years later
...
New Orleans trip and the competition of Division I baseball.
Proudest Moment: Being able to pitch again afer told by doctors that I
would
never pitch again after a blood clot in my throwing shoulder in 99.
Getting
2 wins in a span of five days, my senior year.
Johnathan Shaw (Men's Basketball Manager, 1996-2000) Internal
Wholesaler/Annuity Sale; Wachovia ... Charlotte, NC ... FiancÃffÃ,© Carmen Long
(Women's Basketball Manager 1996-99) ...
Favorite Memory: "Being a part of 3 NCAA tournament teams in 4 years was
amazing. The trips we had to Malibu, CA, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii
were mind blowing. Thanks for all the fun and the memories. The lifetime
relationships I have made during my tenure made it all worth while."
Proudest Moment: "Along with my fiancÃffÃ,© we are purchasing our first home
together. We plan an October 11th, 2003 wedding, and I have to thank the UNC
Charlotte Athletic family giving me the opportunity to meet my future wife."
Favorite Memory: I would have to say when we won the conference
championship
and it was more the joy of seeing the crowd and my teammates jumping
around
dancing and seeing everyone so happy.
Proudest Moment: Being drafted in the lottery, it was a sigh of relief.
I know fans wanted me to stay but when I went high it was something that I
felt everyone would understand, and all my life I wanted to take care of
my
mother and I am able to do that.
Shannon (Shea) McMillan (Dance Team) Knicks City Dancer Co-Captain/Team
Coordinator ... Jersey City, N.J. ... sheamc@hotmail.com
Favorite Memory: Where to begin! Winning Nationals as a member and Asst.
Coach; traveling with the Basketball team to NCAA and Conference Tournaments
to cheer them on!; making friendships that still last today (Cozart, Floyd,
Michelle, Kammi, Amanda A., Melissa G., ...everybody!); having the greatest
coach/boss/mentor for 6 years who encouraged me to pursue my dancing
career!! Thanx VERONICA!!
Proudest Moment: Graduating with TWO degrees!! Making it on my own in New
York!! Being ASKED BACK to the Knicks City Dancers as co-captain and being
offered the office position as Team Asst. Coordinator. Staying with John
despite the distance for 2 years!!
John McDonough (Men's Soccer, 1997-00) Financial Professional; AXA Advisors
Favorite Memory: "My favorite memory was hanging out with the boys."
Megan Marie Mosness (Volleyball, 2000-2002) Marketing and Promotions
Assistant; Colorado State University ... Fort Collins, Colo. ...
meganmosness@hotmail.com
Favorite Memory: Beating Cincinnati my Junior year when they were ranked
17th in the Nation.
Proudest Moment: Getting my job at CSU as the Marketing and Promotions
Assistant where I oversee women's athletics
