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Eric PlumpRegional QualifierU.S. Junior Qualifier

Amara JonesSchool Record Holder 400m

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SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Location:..................................................... Savannah, GA.Founded:....................................................................1890Enrollment:..............................................................3,379Affiliation ................................................. NCAA Division IConference: ..................................................Independent Nickname:.................................................................TigersColors: .........................................Reflux Blue and OrangeTrack Facility: ...................................T. A. Wright StadiumPresident: . ............................Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr., Ph.D

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

Athletic Director: ..................................... W. Bart Bellairs Asst. AD/SWA: ..............................Marilynn Stacey-SuggsAsst. AD: ...................................................... Shed DawsonAsst. AD/ Media Relations: ………………..... Opio MasharikiFaculty Athletics Rep.:…………………..……… Kenneth Jordan

TRACK & FIELD STAFF

Head Track Coach:…............Ted Whitaker (SC State, 1960).....................................................(13th year as head coach) Assistant Coach ...........................................Rephel Martin ……………………………….……(UNC-Charlotte, 2006) (2nd year )

MEDIA RELATIONS

At Asst. AD/ Media Relations: ………….…..…Opio MasharikiEmail: [email protected]/Track and Field Contact: ………….............Rephel MartinOffice Phone: ............................................... 912-351-3506Fax: .............................................................. 912-544-8808Address: .............................................................................. Department of Athletics Box 20271Savannah GA. 31404Email: [email protected] Site:.........................................www.ssuathletics.com

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary mission of the Department of Athletics is to provide a successful athletic program at the highest level of competition. Characterized by academic, athletic and moral excellence in a diverse collegiate environment, the program will abide by the spirit of the rules governing students and intercollegiate athletics and will be known for its good sportsmanship and integrity. The Savannah State University is a comprehensive urban university committed to the scholarly accomplishments of our students and faculty and to the enhancement of our community, state andthe nation through principles of academic integrity, sound management and equal opportunity.

MISSION STATEMENT

Media Information............................................................22010 PREVIEW2009 Schedule ................................................................25SSU EYEOPENER INVITE...................................................232010 Roster ......................................................................62010 Qualifying Standards ..............................................112008-9 REVIEW/2009-2010 PREVIEW.............................14Tigers in the Community ................................................16COACHESTed Whitaker .................................................................18Rephel Martin .................................................................19ATHLETESMen’s Track and Field Athletes ........................................7Women’s Track and Field Athletes .................................11AWARD WINNERS……………………………………………………….24Savannah State University Facts ...................................3-4Athletic Director Bart Bellairs ........................................21Athletic Staff ..................................................................22Facilities .........................................................................20

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A B O U T S A V A N N A H S T A T E U N I V E R I T Y

FROM THE PRESIDENT

For 116 years, Savannah State University has been an important part of higher education. As the oldest public HBCU in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the historic city of Savannah, SSU has served this community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

The 173-acre campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment. I invite you to become a part of the SSU family. Please continue your exploration of Savannah State University - both on the Web and in person – and share our excitement.

Again, welcome to Savannah State University.

Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr., Ph.D.President

Campus Life

The University offers a comprehensive array of organized and informal co-curricular activities including 75 student organizations, leadership workshops, 15 intramural activities, student publications and student internships. Student organizations and leadership workshops increase student involvement in campus governance, help students develop a greater understanding of the link between leadership and co-curricular activities on campus, help students become more purposeful in their academic pursuits, and apply institutional values of honesty, civility and respect for freedom of thought and expression.

SSU offers a full range of recreational activities and facilities for students, faculty and staff including two gymnasiums, a pool, outdoor tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a fitness center with state-of-the-art exercise equipment.

S S U H I S T O R Y

Savannah State University, founded in 1890, is the oldest public historically black college in Georgia. Originally named Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth, SSU was located in Athens, Georgia for several months in 1891. On October 7, 1891, SSU moved to its permanent location in Savannah. Major Richard R. Wright Sr. served as the institution's first president from 1891-1921. Under the administration of the school's third President, Benjamin F. Hubert, the college became a full-time degree granting institution in 1928. Four years later, Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths was renamed Georgia State College.

During the tenure of the college's fifth president, Dr. William K. Payne, the school became Savannah State College. In 1996, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia granted the school university status and the institution was renamed Savannah State University.


Campus LifeSavannah State offers about 75 student

organizations, including fraternities and sororities, 15 intramural sports, student leadership workshops, student publications and internships.There is something for everyone to join here.

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Small Classes in Modern Classrooms

SSU’s 3,500 students enjoy small classes (average class size is 17) and the ability to work closely with their professors (student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1). Every residence hall and Academic building offers computer labs and the campus is wireless.

Sports We are the Tigers. We play NCAA Division I men’s baseball, basketball, cross county, football, golf and track & field. Women’s sports are

basketball, cross country, golf, softball, tennis and track and field. For more information about our teams go to ssuathletics.com

Great LocationStudents walk under moss-laden sweeping oak trees to classes held In historical architecture buildings on Our 173 acre campus. SSU is located next to a salt marsh which allows Marine Science students quick access to the ocean aboard one of our research vessels. After class students may go to River Street in Savannah, one of America’s 10 coolestcities according to MSN travel or the beach on Tybee island.

Getting around is easyWith most classes only a couple of blocks from their

rooms most students walk to class or take the campus shuttle. Friends often car pool downtown or use the city bus,which stops at the gates to the campus.First year students may have a car on campus.


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technology building. He also worked to garner more than $15 million in research grants, gifts and contracts that supported undergraduate and graduate programs, equipment and student scholarships. Under his leadership, all programs were accredited by the National Association for Industrial Technology.

In 1998, Yarbrough was selected as provost and vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, Virginia. As chief academic officer for the university, he managed over $75 million in state and federal funds, tuition and fees, research dollars, grants and gifts to the university. Under his leadership as provost, he directed the university’s five-year strategic plan and the day-to-day academic concerns of the institution. Yarbrough provided the direction for the establishment of the School of Engineering, Science and Technology and the School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach during his tenure. One of the more notable accomplishments of his career at VSU was the establishment of five new degree programs— the first in over 20 years at the university—and the first doctoral program.

A native of Wichita, Kansas, Yarbrough holds aBachelor of Arts degree in industrial education from Wichita State University; a Master of Arts degree in industrial studies from California State University at Los Angeles, and a doctorate in industrial education from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Yarbrough is a graduate of the Kellogg Foundation Minority Serving Institution Leadership Program and the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, has written numerous articles for scholarly publications and is recognized for his accreditation work with the National Association for Industrial Technology. Yarbrough and his wife Patricia have four children: Kim, Angela, Delmar and Earl Jr.

Earl G. Yarbrough Sr.,Ph.D., was named the 12th president of Savannah State University by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents on May 30, 2007. He began his tenure on July 1, 2007.

Yarbrough began his career in higher education in 1976 at Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. His dedicated service and “student-oriented approach” to academics quickly gained him recognition by his peers and administration, and led to a promotion as university planner. Yarbrough’s work would later lead to his appointment as chair of the industrial technology program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1984, where he served until 1986. As chair, he revisedthe academic program, increased student enrollment and was responsible for the development and implementation of a highly successful technology transfer and symposium program.

In 1986, he was appointed the founding dean of the School of Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. As dean at North Carolina A&T, Yarbrough expanded the degree programs to include a master’s and consortium doctoral degrees with several other universities while also obtaining state funding for the construction of an $8 million


Eric PlumpSprints

Sharonda RedfieldJumps

Tyrone McCoyMiddle Distance

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ASSINZO’S PERSONAL BESTS 800m (out.) 1:57:44 20091500 (out.) 4:17:71 20091600m (out.) 4:46:04 2008

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Roland Assinzo

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended RL Osborne High School lettering in track. Competed in the 800m at GSHA State meet and came in 4th place. ACADEMICS: PERSONAL: Native of Smyrna GA... Born on July 4, 1991 to George Assinzo. Has one sister, Marquita… Enjoys watching TV and playing video games...Favorite movie is the “Hulk”...Majoring in Physics.

Ind: FreshmenOut: Freshmen Smyrna GA RL Osborne HSDOB: July 4, 1991

BAKER’S PERSONAL BESTS 55m (in.) 6.72 2008100m (out.) 10.89 2009200m (out.) 21.65 2008400m (out.) 49.94 2009

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DarriusBaker

PREP: Attended Alcovy HS lettering in trackPERSONAL: Native of Covington, Ga. Born on November 18, 1990 to Darrell & Lisa Baker...Has one younger brother Chris… Enjoys watching TV and playing video games… Favorite movie is the “Wanted”...Majoring in biology.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenCovington, Ga. Alcovy HS DOB: November18, 1990

BLOUNT’S PERSONAL BESTS Long Jump(in.) 22’5”¾ 2007Triple Jump(in.) 48’5”½ 2009Long Jump(out.) 23’1 2009Triple Jump(out.) 50.1(15.26m) 2009

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2009 OUTDOOR: Chris finished out his outdoor season as the #1 rank triple jumper and the #2 ranked long jumper in the country amongst Independent university. Becoming the first triple jump to break the 50ft barrier and establishing a new school record.

2009 INDOOR: Chris capped off his indoor season as the #1 rank triple jumper and the #2 ranked long jumper in the country amongst Independent university. Chris also establishing a new school record.

PREP: Attended Stockbridge High School lettering in track.

PERSONAL: Native of Ellenwood, GA ...Born July13, 1989 to Linda K. Blount. Has two siblings older brother Jeffery and younger sister Erin. Enjoys singing, dancing, and playing video games. Majoring in environmental science.

Ind: SeniorOut: SeniorEllenwood, Ga. Stockbridge HSDOB: July13, 1989

DAVIS’S PERSONAL BESTS 800m (in.) 1:58:83 20091500m (in.) 4:24:20 2009

800m (out.) 1:58:83 20091500m (out.) 4:24:20 2009

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Gabriel Davis

2009 OUTDOOR: Gabriel finished out his outdoor season as the #4 rank 800m middle distance runner in the country amongst Independent university.2009 INDOOR: Gabriel capped off his indoor season as the #1 ranked 800m middle distance runner in the country amongst Independent university. PREP: Attended Lakeside High School lettering in track, XC, and football.ACADEMICSPERSONAL: Native of Lithonia, Ga. ...Born on May 29,1989 to Gail Richardson and A.J. Davis...Has five sisters Ashley, Aubrey, Olivia, Rachel, and Rebekkah… Enjoys reading, cooing, and hanging out with friends. Favorite movie is the “Black Hawk Down”...Majoring in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics.

Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreLithonia, Ga. Lakeside HSDOB: August 10, 1990



McBEE’S PERSONAL BESTS1500m (in.) 4:12 2009

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Ruben Isreal-McBee

PERSONAL: Native of Stone Mountain, GA ...Born on April 30, 1989 to Venita Mitchell. Has seven siblings; Asher, Macabee, Gad, Romeyah, Shimri, Layah, and Aaliyah. Enjoys dancing and gardening. Majoring in physics.

XC: Junior Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreLithonia, Ga. Stephenson HSDOB: August 19, 1989

McCOY’S PERSONAL BESTS 800m (in.) 1:58 2009800m (out.) 1:54 20091500m (out.) 4:09 2009

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Tyrone McCoy

2009 OUTDOOR: Tyrone finished out his outdoor season as the #1 rank 800m middle distance runners in the country amongst Independent universities. He was also a member on of #1 ranked 4 x 400m team. 2009 INDOOR: Tyrone capped off his indoor season as the #2 ranked 800m and #5 ranked milers in the country amongst Independent universities He was also a member on of #1 ranked 4 x 400m team.PREP: Attended Statesboro HS lettering in

track, XC, and band.PERSONAL: Native of Statesboro, GA...Born on February 23, 1989 to Vanessa Coates & Tyrone McCoy.ENJOYS: writing screen plays, being on stage, and running… Favorite movie is the “The Temptations” and majoring in Mass Communications.

XC: Junior Ind: Junior Out: JuniorStatesboro, GaStatesboro HSDOB: February 23, 1989

NORMAN’S PERSONAL BESTS 110m hurd. (out.) 14.9 2007

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Brandon Norman

PREP: Attended Morrow High School lettering in track.ACADEMICS:PERSONAL: Native of Rex, Ga. Born on May 29,1989 to Julia and Darryl Anderson...Has two brothers Byran and Brisan… Enjoys cooking and playing video games... Favorite movie is the “The Soloist”...Majoring in civil engineering.

Ind: SeniorOut: SeniorRex, Ga. MorrowHSDOB: August 19, 1989



PLUMP’S PERSONAL BESTS 55m (in.) 6.55 200960m (in.) 6.93 2009100m (out.) 10.85 2009200m (out.) 21.32 2009400m (out.) 49.28 2009

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Eric Plump

2009 OUTDOOR: Eric finished out his outdoor season as the #1 ranked 200m, #3 ranked 100m, and #3 ranked 400m sprinter in the country amongst Independent universities . Eric was also a member on both of #1 ranked 4 x 400m and #2 ranked 4 x 100m teams in the country amongst Independent university. Eric qualified for the NCAA East-regional championships and USATF National Junior Championships in his first year as a tiger. He finished 23rd at East-regional’s and 9th at National Juniors.2009 INDOOR: Eric capped off his indoor season as the #1 ranked 55m , #3 ranked 60m and 200m sprinter in the country amongst Independent universities and was a member of the #1 ranked 4 x 400m team.

PREP: Attended Hardaway HS lettering in Track, Wrestling, Football

PERSONAL: Native of Columbus, Ga...Born on January 2, 1990 to Vonceil Plump. He has one brother named Tristan. Enjoys watching TV and playing video games… Favorite movie is the “Terminator II”... Majoring in Computer Information.

Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreColumbus, Ga. Hardaway HSDOB: January 2, 1990

PRICES ’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m (out.) 11.22 2009400m (out.) 48.95 2009

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ChazwynPrice

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Whitewater High School lettering in track. Competed in the 400m at GSHA State meet and came in 7th place and was a member of the 7th place 4 x 100m team. PERSONAL: Native of Roswell, GA.. Born on October 25, 1991 to Linda Price. Has two siblings Trenecia and Courtney. Enjoys watching TV and hanging out with friends.

Ind: FreshmenOut: Freshmen Roswell, GA Whitewater HSDOB: October 25, 1991

SHANNON’S PERSONAL BESTS 110mH (out.) 15.45 2008

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QuentreShannon

2008 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Mary Persons High School lettering in track. Competed in the 4-AAA Boys Region meet in the 110m hurdles. PERSONAL: Native of Forsyth, GA.. Born on June 12, 1990 to Kimberly Walton. Enjoys watching TV and hanging out with friends.

Ind: FreshmenOut: Freshmen Forsyth, GA Mary Persons HSDOB: June 12, 1990



WILLIAMS’S PERSONAL BESTS 200m (out.) 21.8 2009400m (out.) 47.8 2008

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Vernon Williams

2009 OUTDOOR: Vernon finished out his outdoor season as the #1 ranked 400m and #2 ranked 200m sprinter in the country amongst Independent university. Vernon was also a member on both of #1 ranked 4 x 400m and #2 ranked 4 x 100m teams in the country amongst Independent universities .2009 INDOOR: Vernon capped off his indoor season as the #4 ranked 400m sprinter in the country amongst Independent universities and was a member of the #1 ranked 4 x 400m team. PREP: Attended Mundy's Mill HS lettering in trackPERSONAL: Native of Austin, Texas...Born on February 20, 1988 to Vivian Sanders… Enjoys watching TV, surfing the net and playing video games... Majoring in Biology.

Ind: SeniorOut: SeniorJonesboro, Ga. Mundy's Mill HSDOB: February 20, 1988

SOUVENIR’S PERSONAL BESTSLong Jump(in.) 22’5”¾ 2008Triple Jump(in.) 48’5”½ 2009Long Jump (out.) 23’1 2009Triple Jump(out.) 50.1(15.26m) 2009

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Shawn Souvenir

2009 OUTDOOR: Shawn finished out his outdoor season as the #2 ranked triple jumper, #5 ranked high jumper, and #6 ranked long jumper in the country amongst Independent universities .

2009 INDOOR: Shawn finished out his outdoor season as the #3 ranked high jumper in the country amongst Independent university.

PREP: Attended Northside High School lettering in track, basketball, and football.

ACADEMICS: Highest GPA on track team 07-08 along with being a member of the academic all star team.

PERSONAL: Columbus, Ga. ...Born on October 12, 1988 to Elroy & Melva Souvenir...Has five sisters & one brother Latoya, Shantal, Shameeka, Cassandra Alashia & Sherard… Enjoys watching TV and playing video games… Favorite movie is the “Waterboy”...Majoring in sociology.

Ind: Junior Out: Junior Columbus, Ga. Northside HSDOB: October 12, 1988

STALLWORTH’S PERSONAL BESTS55m hurd. (in.) 7.81 200960m hurd. (in.) 8.30 2009110m hurd. (out.) 14.35 2008400m hurd. (out.) 53.2 2008

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PREP: Attended Suncoast Community High School lettering in track.

ACADEMICS: Has been a member of PERSONAL: Native of West Palm Beach, Fl.

Born January 19, 1988 to Frank & Angel Stallworth...Has two sisters. Enjoys watching TV and playing video games... Favorite movie is the “Hulk”...Majoring in CIS and home land security.

Ind: SeniorOut: SeniorRivera Beach, Fla. Suncoast HSDOB: January 19, 1988


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Janesia L. Anderson

PREP: Attended Eagle's Landing High School lettering in track, wrestling, and football.

ACADEMICS: Member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Native of Mcdonough, GA ...Born on June 15, 1991 to Elisha Parker. Has one sister Rasheka Chandler… Enjoys contact sport, reading and movies…Favorite movie is the “Underworld 1-2-3”...Majoring in Homeland Security.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenMcdonough, GA Eagle's Landing HSDOB: June 15, 1991

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AndramadaBrittian

PREP: Attended McNair High School lettering in track and XC.

PERSONAL: Native of Atlanta, Ga... Born on July 6, 1990 to Annette and ReliusBrittian. Majoring in mass communication.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenAtlanta, Ga .McNair High SchoolDOB: July 6, 1990

CARTER’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m (out.) 12.25 2008Long Jump (out.) 17’ 3” 2009Triple Jump (out.) 37’ 3” 2008

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Kendra Carter

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Cook High School lettering in track basketball, and softball. 2008 GSHA State AA triple jump champion and she also placed 7th in the 10m. 2009 4th place finish in the 100m, 3rd in the triple jump, and member of the 6th place 4 x 100m team.

PERSONAL: Native of Adle, Ga. Born on February 1, 1991 to Donnie and Kim Carter..Has three sisters Kristen, Tierra, and Taliyah. Enjoys watching reading and fishing… Favorite movie is “Bad Boys II” ...Majoring in biology.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenAdle, Ga. Cook HSDOB: February 1, 1991

COLEMAN’S PERSONAL BESTS High Jump (out.) 5’ 2” 2009Long Jump (out.) 18’ 3 ¼” 2009Triple Jump (out.) 36’ 4” 2009

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DenishaColeman

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Camden County High School lettering in track and basketball. Denisha was 7th in the long jump at the GSHA AAAAA State Championships. She was also 3rd in the long jump and 4th in the 2009 AAU Club Championships in Disneyworld FL.

PERSONAL: Native of Saint Mary's, GA ...Born on March 5, 1991 to Deforia and Teresa Coleman...Has three bothers DJ, David, and Dewaine… Enjoys watching TV and playing video games… Majoring in biology.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenSaint Mary's, GA Camden County HSDOB: March 5, 1991

DEAN’S PERSONAL BESTS Shot Put (out.) 38’ 3” 2008Discus (out.) 123’ 2008

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Brittney Dean

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended CreeksideHigh School lettering in track. Raven ended her senior season with a bang with her best finishes at the GSHA State ever when her 4 x 400m team placed 4th.

PERSONAL: Native of Austin, Texas...Born on July 8, 1991 to Albert and Wanda Dean... Majoring in behavior analysis.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenMacon, Ga. Northeast HSDOB: July 8, 1991

DURANT’S PERSONAL BESTS 400m (out.) 59.41 2008800m (out.) 2:26 2008

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Raven Durant

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended CreeksideHigh School lettering in track. Raven ended her senior season with a bang with her best finishes at the GSHA State ever when her 4 x 400m team placed 4th.

PERSONAL: Native of Palmetto, GA ...Born on June 15, 1991 to Taronda and Cleo Hall. Has one brother. Enjoys reading and is majoring in mass communication..

XC: SophomoreInd: FreshmenOut: FreshmenPalmetto, GA Creekside HSDOB: May 14, 1991



HARRISON’S PERSONAL BESTS 55m (in.) 7.71 200855m hurd. (in.) 9.17 200860m hurd. (in.) 10.63 2008

400m (in.) 1:01.22 2008400m (out.) 1:05.20 2008

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Wansley M.Harrison

2009 OUTDOOR: Monique finished out her outdoor season as the #2 ranked 100mH sprinter in the country amongst Independent university. Monique was also a member of #1 ranked 4 x 400m team in the country amongst Independent universities .

2009 INDOOR: Monique capped off her indoor season as the #2 ranked 55m, #7 ranked 400m sprinters, and was a member of the #1 ranked 4 x 400m team in the country amongst Independent university.

PREP: Attended Carrollton High School High School lettering in track.

PERSONAL: Native of Carrollton, GA ...Born on December 16, 1988 to Alicia JacineHarrison and is majoring in social work.

Ind: Junior Out: JuniorCarrollton, Ga. Carrollton HSDOB: December 16, 1988

HORDGES’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m (out.) 12.27 2008200m (out.) 25.21 2009400m (out.) 58.45 2009

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AleahHordges

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Sandy Creek High School lettering in track. In her Senior year at Sandy Creek HS Aleah ran two life time PR’s in the 200m (25.21) and the 400m (58.45). Aleah was also a member the 4 x 400m team which finished 4th at the GHSA AAAA State meet.

PERSONAL: Native of Austell, GA...Born on September 27, 1990 to Glen and Lydia Hordges. Has one brother Jibre. Enjoys shopping and reading. Favorite movie is the “The Notebook”... Majoring in mass communication.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenAustell, GA Sandy Creek HSDOB: September 27, 1990

HUGHES’S PERSONAL BESTSL Jump (in.) (5.62m) 18’5 ¼” 2009T Jump (in.) (11.60m)38’01” 2009200m (in.) 27.16 2009L Jump (out.) (5.28m) 17’4” 2009T Jump (out.) (11.46m) 37’07¼” 2009

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Amber N. Hughes

2009 OUTDOOR: Amber finished out her outdoor season as the #2 rank triple jumper and the #4 ranked long jumper in the country amongst Independent university. Amber was also a member of #1 ranked 4 x 100m team in the country amongst Independent universities .

2009 INDOOR: Amber capped off her indoor season as the #1 rank triple jumper, #2 ranked long jumper, and #4 200m sprinter in the country amongst Independent universities . She also establishing a new school record in the triple jump.

PREP: Attended Northeast Magnet High lettering in Track and Basketball.

PERSONAL: Native of Macon Ga...Born on January 14, 1990 to Cynthia Hughes. Has four sibling Ambreya, Candace, Corey, and Carlos. Enjoys surfing the web and playing basketball. Favorite movie is “ATL” and her major is Biology…

Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreMacon Ga.Northeast Magnet HSDOB: January 14, 1990

WRIGHT’S PERSONAL BESTS 800m(in.) 2:27 2008400m (out.) 1:01 2008400m hurd. (out.) 1:04 2008

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Latasha Wright

PREP: Attended Benjamin E. Mays High School lettering in track.

ACADEMICS:PERSONAL: Native of Savannah, GA...Born on

May 3, 1989 to Teresa Wright and Reginald Miller...Has one sister.

XC: SophomoreInd: SophomoreOut: SophomoreSavannah, Ga.Centennial HSDOB: May 3, 1989



JONE’S PERSONAL BESTS 800m (in.) 2009200m (out.) 25.06 2009

400m (out.) 56.23 2009800m (out.) 2:27:34 2007

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Amara F. Jones

2009 OUTDOOR: Amara finished out her outdoor season as the #1 ranked 400m and the #1 ranked 200m sprinter in the country amongst Independent university. Amara was also a member on both of #1 ranked 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m teams in the country amongst Independent universities. Amara also established a new school record in the 400m and ran 7 of the fastest times in school history.

2009 INDOOR: Amara capped off her indoor season as the #3 ranked 400m, #3 800m, and was a member of the #1 ranked 4 x 400m team in the country amongst Independent universities.

PREP: Attended Sunland Baptist High School lettering in track.

ACADEMICS: PERSONAL: Native of Freeport, Grand

Bahamas ...Born on Septeber 18, 1989 to Milah Martin. Has one brother. Majoring in marine biology.

XC: SophomoreInd: SophomoreOut: SophomoreFreeport, Grand Bahamas Sunland Baptist HSDOB: September 18, 1989

JACKSON’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m (out.) 12.59 2008200m (out.) 25.86 2008

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Natasha Jackson

PREP: Attended Alcovy High School lettering in track.

PERSONAL: Native of Covington, Ga. ...Born on May 5, 1989 to Phillip and QuesonyaJackson...Has five siblings; Phillipmicheal, Montrese, Aaliyah, Phillip, Phillip… Enjoys Running and hang out with friends… Favorite movie is the “The Wood”...Majoring in chemistry.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenCovington, Ga. Alcovy HSDOB: May 5, 1991

JOHNSON’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m (out.) 12.93 2009200m (out.) 26.61 2009Triple Jump (out.) 37’ 9¼” 2009

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Ashley V. Johnson

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Kennesaw Mountain High School lettering in track. Ashley place 8th at the GSHA AAAAA outdoor state meet.

ACADEMICS: Academic Honor RollPERSONAL: Native of Kennesaw , Ga. Born on

July 15, 1991 to Yolanda Johnson. Enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends… Majoring in psychology.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenKennesaw , Ga. Kennesaw Mountain HSDOB: July 15, 1991

MARTIN’S PERSONAL BESTS55m (in.) 7.52 2008400m (in.) 59.45 2008200m (out.) 26.02 2008400m (out.) 57.31 2006800m (out.) 2:21 2007

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MekelaMartin

2009 OUTDOOR: Mekela finished out her outdoor season as the #2 ranked 400m and the #3 ranked 200m sprinter in the country amongst Independent university. Mekela was also a member on both of #1 ranked 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m teams in the country amongst Independent universities .

2009 INDOOR: Mekela capped off her indoor season as the #1 rank 55m, #2 60m, #6 200m, and #2 400m sprinter in the country amongst Independent universities. She also member of the #1 ranked 4 X 400m team.

PREP: Attended Mundy’s Mill High School lettering in track.

PERSONAL: Native of Jonesboro, GA ...Born on October 02, 1988 to Milah Martin. Enjoys watching TV and shopping. Majoring in mathemetic.

Ind: SeniorOut: SeniorRiverdale, Ga. Mundy's Mill HSDOB: October 02, 1988



REDFIELD’S PERSONAL BESTSL Jump (in.) (5.64m) 18’6” 2009T Jump (in.) (11.51m)37’09 ¼” 2009200m (in.) 28.04 2009

L Jump (in.) (5.51m) 18’1” 2009T Jump (in.) (11.88m) 38’ 11 ½” 2009

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Sharonda Redfield

2009 OUTDOOR: Sharond finished out her outdoor season as the #1 ranked triple jumper and the #2 ranked long jumper in the country amongst Independent universities. Sharonda was also the lead off leg on #1 ranked 4 x 100m team in the country amongst Independent university.

2009 INDOOR: Sharonda capped off her indoor season as the #1 rank long jumper and the #2 ranked triple jumper in the country amongst Independent universities. Sharonda also establishing a new school record in the long jump.

PREP: Attended Lyndon B. Johnson HS lettering in track.

ACADEMICS: Graduated as the Salutatorian or of Lucy C. Laney High School in 2007.

PERSONAL: Native of Augusta, Ga. Born on May 24, 1989 to Sherry Redfield. Has one sister, Marquita… Enjoys reading and writing poetry. Majoring in accounting.

Ind: Junior Out: JuniorAugusta, Ga. Lucy C. Laney HSDOB: May 24, 1989

SELLOW’S PERSONAL BESTS 5000m (out.) 20.33 2009

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SadieSellow

PERSONAL: Native Queens, NY....Born on August 18, 1981 to William and CeceilSellow… Sadie is married to Benard and the couple have three children; Jourdin(8), Jayna (6), and King (2). Enjoys running and debating politics. Majoring in political science.

XC: SophomoreInd: FreshmenOut: FreshmenQueens, NY Thomas A. Edison HS DOB: August 18, 1981

THOMPSON’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m hurd. (out.) 14.69 2007

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NakishaThompson

PREP: Attended R. W. Groves High School lettering in track.

ACADEMICS:PERSONAL: Native of Savannah, GA... Born on

June 3, 1988 to Faye and Emmett Prescott... Has one sister, Marquita… Enjoys watching TV and playing video games… Favorite movie is the “Hulk”...Majoring in physics.

Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreSavannah, GA R. W. Groves HSDOB: June 3, 1988

MATTHEWS’S PERSONAL BESTS 100m hurd. (out.) 15.70 2009Triple Jump (out.) 37’ 1” 2009

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KiaraMatthews

2009 PREP OUTDOOR: Attended Camden County High School lettering in track. Kiara ended her senior season with a bang with her best finishes at the GSHA AAAAA State meet ever. She placed 7th in the triple jump, 14th in the 100H, and was a member the 9th place Camden County 4 x 100m team.

ACADEMICS: Academic Honor RollPERSONAL: Native Kingsland, Ga....Born on

February 11, 1991 to Victor and Mary Matthews...Has three sisters Victoria, Victavier, and Ashanti King… Enjoys reading… Favorite TV show is the “Law and Order SVC”...Majoring in criminal justice.

Ind: FreshmenOut: FreshmenKingsland, Ga. Camden County HS DOB: February 11, 1991

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PREP: Attended Clarkston High School lettering in track and band.

PERSONAL: Native of Stone Mountain, GA....Born on November 30, 1989 to Dale and Earl Griggs... Enjoys surfing the web and playing video games… Majoring in criminal justice.

Ind: SophomoreOut: SophomoreStone Mountain, GA.Clarkston HSDOB: November 30, 1989


2009 MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER

S A V A N N A H S T A T E T R A C K & F I E L D R O S T E R ’ S

2009 WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER

EVENT100M 200M 400M 800M

1,500M 2000m SC

3000M 3000mSC 5,000M 10000M

110HH/100HH 400 IH

4x100M

4x400M

4x800M High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple Jump

Shot Put Discus

Hammer Javelin

Decathlon

MensCurtis Coleman Curtis ColemanCarnell ColemanDante SaloyRobert Herbert

Samuel MangushoSamuel MangushoTommie Moore Eric KeddoDustin Stevens, Jerry Mathis, Rondrick Parker, Marnezs Taylor Tommie Moore, Chris Johnson, Carnell Coleman, Jodi Martin

Robert BynoeRobert BynoeTaurean Spann, Ronnie Collier Chris Blount

PERFORMANCE10.28 20.61 46.3

1:53.1 3:55.2

14:01 30:31 13.7

51.17 40.08

3:11.5

6'11”12'6”23'4”50'1"

YEAR2002 2003200220042002

20012002200620052007

2002

1998199820022009

WomanNinina McCan

Kenya Hodge-Greene /Norma-Jean Harry Amara Jones

Anntiontte Elam Anntiontte Elam

Rochelle Mack

Candice MangaultCandice Mangault

Erica Jones, Kim White,Tiffany Andrews, Roxy Griffin Amara Jones, Victoria Burch,

Mekala Martin, Amber Hughes

Samantha Ayeras

Crystal WardAnnette Goodman

PERFORMANCE11.74 24.5

56.23 2:16

4:59.1

20:31

14.24 1:01.9 46.74

3:51

5'4“

18'4“39’4”

YEAR2002 2003200920062007

2001

199819992006

2009

1998

20021998

OUTDOOR SCHOOL RECORDS

HOMETOWNSmyrna, Ga.

Covington, Ga. Ellenwood, Ga.

Lithonia, Ga.Ellenwood, Ga.

Stone Mountain, Ga. Statesboro, Ga.

Rex, Ga.Columbus, Ga.

Fayetteville, Ga.Forsyth, Ga.

Columbus, Ga. Rivera Beach, Fla.

Jonesboro, Ga.Camilla, Ga.

EVENTXC/MDSPRINT JUMPSXC/MDJUMPS XC/MD XC/MDHURDL.

SPRINTSXC/SPRINTS

SPRINTSHURDLSPRINTS SPRINTS

XC/JUMPS

CLASSF RFRSRSOFRSOJRSRSOFRFRJRSRSRFR

NAMERoland AssinzoDarrius Baker Christopher Blount Gabriel DavisAkil LawsonRueben Israel McBeeTyrone McCoyBrandon NormanEric PlumpChawyn PriceQuentre ShannonShawn SouvenirMarcus StallworthVernon WilliamsKendall Woumnm

HOMETOWNMcdonough, Ga.

Atlanta, Ga. Adle, Ga.

Saint Mary's, Ga.Macon, Ga.

Palmetto, Ga. Stone Mountain, Ga.

Carrollton, Ga.Austell, Ga. Macon, Ga.

Covington, Ga.Grand Bahamas

Kennesaw, Ga.Riverdale, Ga.Kingsland, Ga.

Augusta, Ga.Queens, NY.

Savannah, Ga.Atlanta, Ga.

EVENTSPRINTSXC/MD

Jmp/SPRINTSJmp/SPRINTS

THROWSXC/MD

THROWSSPRINTS

XC/SPRINTSJmp/SPRINTS

SPRINTSXC/SPRINTSJmp/SPRINTSXC/SPRINTS

Jmp/SPRINTSJUMPSXC/MD

SPRINTSXC/HURDL.

CLASSF RFRFRFRFRFRJRJRFRSOFRSOFRSRFRJRJRSOSO

NAMEJanesia L. AndersonAndramada BrittianKendra Carter Denisha Coleman Brittney Dean Raven Durant Ebony Griggs Monique Harrison Aleah HordgesAmber Hughes Natasha Jackson Amara Jones Ashley Johnson Mekela Martin Kiara MatthewsSharonda RedfieldSadie SellowNakisha ThompsonLatasha Wright

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T R A C K A N D F I E L D R E V I E W & P R E V I E W

The 2008-2009 indoor and outdoor

seasons will be remembered as the yearthat rekindled the fire in the SavannahState Track and Field program as fourrecords fell. Senior Christopher Blount,Junior Sharonda Redfield, and FreshmenAmber Hughes, Eric Plump, and AmaraJones, all left their marks in the recordbooks. Sharonda was the first to get theball rolling in the long jump with a markof 18ft 6inches and Amber in the triplejump with a mark of 38ft 1inch bothestablishing school indoor records.Sharonda also made her assault on theoutdoor triple jump record posting thefurthest mark in recent history of 39ft.Christopher Blount became the firsttriple jumper in school history to breakthe 50ft barrier when he posted a 50ft 1inch mark establishing a new schoolrecord outdoor to go along with hisindoor school record of 48ft 5 inches.Amara Jones and Eric Plump put sprintspikes to track and paved their way intothe program’s history book. Amaraproduced seven of the schools fastesttimes ever in the 400m with six of thembeing sub 57sec and established a new

school record of 56.23sec. Eric had abusy outdoor season which lasted wellinto the summer as he became the firstin recent years to qualify for the NCAAEast Regional Championship inGreensboro NC where he placed 23rd

and the USATF Junior Championship inEugene OR where he placed ninth justmissing the final. Eric lowered his 200mtime to 21.32sec; both he and Amarahave shown themselves to be the onesto watch in 2009-2010.

Notably, Tyrone McCoy has emergedas the lead middle distance runner atSavannah State and looks to capitalizeon previous years’ success. VernonWilliams seeks to end his track career atSavannah State as one of the bestquarter milers in school history.

Where there’s smoke there’s fire; the2008-2009 season will be rememberedas the season that rekindled the flameand with the newly recruited crop oftigers, the 2009-2010 season will be theone to set the track ablaze. This 09recruiting class is coming in hungry,focused, and looking to make their markin their respective events. Recruited

this year was some of the best talent inGeorgia’s graduation class of 09.Standouts like Kendra Carter, a GHSAState triple jump champion in 08 andfourth in the 100m in 09 from Cook HighSchool and Denisha Coleman a GHSAstate finalist in the long jump this yearfrom Camden County High School aretwo promising athletes. Also comingfrom Camden County is Kaira Matthewsand Ashley Johnson of KennasawMountain High School who were bothGSHA state finalists in the triple jumpthis year. Aleah Hordges, a member ofSandycreek’s 4 x 400m team, finished4th at the GHSA AAAA State meet.Chazwyn Price of Whitewater HighSchool was a finalist in 400m at GHSAState meet and member of the 7th place4 x 100m team. Another speedy pair oftigers from Alcovy includes DarriusBaker and Natasha Jackson. RavenDurant of Creekside a speed leg on their4 x 400m team which placed 4th at thestate meet this year. Latasha Wright atransfer from SCSU, looks to be a majorcontributor and challenge the 400MHrecord. Rounding out this year’s classand a great addition the XC/middledistance squad is Roland Assinzo of RLOsborne, a fourth place finisher in the800m at the GHSA state meet this year.


T E D W H I T A K E R - H E A D C O A C H

TED WHITAKERHEAD COACH / 13TH SEASON

EDUCATION• B.S. South Carolina State College in 1960• M.S. Indiana University in 1969COACHING EXPERIENCE• Savannah State University: Head M/W Track & Field/XC

1997-Present • Hilton Head High School: Athletics Director, Head M/W

Track & Field/XC 1983-1996• HE McCracken High School: Athletics Director, Head M/W

Track & Field/XC 1972-1983COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS• South Carolina Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame• Six-time winner of the "Wachovia Number One Award" for

best overall athletic program• National finalist for Coach of the Year• South Carolina Athlete Coaches Association Athletic

Director of the Year• Region track and cross country Coach of the Year 17 times

THE TED WHITAKER FILE

Theodore "Ted" Whitaker enters his thirteenth season as the head

track & field and cross country coach at Savannah State University. The Camden, South Carolina native attended Jackson High School and matriculated from there to South Carolina State College in 1960. He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education at SCSC in 1965. Whitaker then received his Master of Science degree at Indiana University in 1969.

Whitaker began his coaching career in 1965 at Michael C. Riley High School in Bluffton, South Carolina. He taught physical education and science while serving as athletics director and head men's basketball coach. Whitaker was also Bluffton’s head football coach from 1966-68 and head Middle School track coach from 1970 to 1972. He left Riley in 1972 and took a job at Bluffton/McCracken High School in Bluffton, South Carolina where he taught physical education and was athletics director until 1983. At Bluffton/McCracken, he was head men's basketball coach from 1972-80, assistant men's track coach from 1972-74, head men's track coach from 1974-83, added head women's track coach to his duties from 1979-83 and was men and women cross country coach from 1976-83.

In 1983, Whitaker’s career led him to Hilton Head, South Carolina where he taught physical education, was athletic director, head men and women track & field coach and head men and women cross country coach at Hilton Head High School until he retired in 1996. He spent the next year in Savannah, Georgia as a member of the Groves High School Faculty teaching weight training and personal fitness while coaching men and women track & field and men and women cross country.

During his 44-year coaching career (32 high school, 12 college) Ted Whitaker has captured 66 track and cross country region titles, 12 track and cross country state titles, six track and cross country state runner-up titles, and one Class A men's basketball state runner-up title. He has been named region Coach of the Year, a national finalist for Coach of the Year, region track and cross country Coach of the Year 17 times, state track and cross country Coach of the Year seven times, national nominee for state Coach of the Year three times. He has coached two National High School Track & Field All- Americans, three of his high school athletes became National Collegiate Athletic Association All-Americans, and one National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American. Whitaker was twice winner of the Greenville News Number One Award for best overall athletic program in South Carolina(all classes), six-time winner of the "Wachovia Number One Award" for best overall athletic program in the region and he was the 1996 South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association(SCACA), Athletic Director of the Year.

At Savannah State he produced 5 NCAA All-Americans, 22 post season qualifiers and one Olympic trials qualifier.

He is married to the former Alavern L. Grant of Bluffton, South Carolina and he has five children; Adrian , Kevin, Kellye, Tori and Taylor ; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.


R E P H E L M A R T I N – A S S I S T A N T C O A C H

REPHEL MARTINASSISTANT COACH / 2nd SEASON

EDUCATION• A.S. Essex Community College 1997• B.S. University Of North Carolina at Charlotte 2006

COACHING EXPERIENCESavannah State University • Assistant Track and Field Coach, 2007-PresentUniversity Of North Carolina at Charlotte• Assistant Track and Field Coach, 2000-2007

COACHING ACHIEVEMENTSSavannah State University • Produced Savannah State’s 50 ft. Triple Jumper (Chris

Blount) in 2009University Of North Carolina at Charlotte• Member of the coaching staff that lead UNC-Charlotte to

2007 Women's A-10 Indoor Conference Championship• Member of the coaching staff that lead UNC-Charlotte to

2006 Men's and Women's A-10 Indoor/Outdoor Conference Championship's

• Member of the coaching staff that lead UNC-Charlotte to the 2001 C-USA Men's Indoor Conference Championship

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE• 2000 C-USA Indoor Athlete of the Year• Won a combined 5 C-USA Individual Championships •Highest USATF ranking was 10th

• Qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 3combined events.

• Set school records in the indoor/outdoor triple jump indoor 16.08m; outdoor 16.17m (53ft),

• 4th place finish at the 2001 indoor USA Track and Field Champions

THE REPHEL MARTIN FILE

Rephel Martin enters his second year as the Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Track and Field at Savannah State University where his primary duties include jumps and strength and conditioning. The USATF level 1 certified coach brings an abundance of knowledge in jumps and technical development to a program primarily known for speedy relay teams.

The Dover, New Jersey native comes to SSU from his alma mater, UNC-Charlotte, where he excelled in the long and triple jump events holding both the indoor and outdoor school records in the triple jump. At Charlotte, Martin became the 49ers' first male ever to earn All-American status in track and field with All-American notice in the triple jump at the 2000 NCAA Outdoor Championships. He also earned All-Conference USA honors eight times in the long jump, triple jump, and 55m dash. The two-time conference long jump champion and three-time conference triple jump champion, was selected Conference USA Indoor Athlete of the Year in 2000, and Charlotte indoor and outdoor team MVP in 2000. Martin currently holds the Conf-USA record in the long jump at 26’5” (8.05m), and recorded a personal best 53’9” in the triple jump, 6.37 seconds in the 55-meter dash, and 10.67 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

In his first full year as the jumps coach here at Savannah State, Coach Martin lead the jumpers of SSU to a 2009 indoor and outdoor season full of highlights which included producing a number of new school records. Sharonda Redfield bettered her PR by almost 2 ½ ft setting the indoor long jump record at 18’6” (5.62m). Ms. Redfield also improved her triple jump PR by nearly 4 ft, becoming the first jumper in recent years to eclipse the 39ft barrier. Amber Hughes started her SSU jumping career off right setting the indoor triple jump record at 38’ ¾”, advancing her PR by more than a foot and developing her long jump to 18”5 ¼” (5.62m). Chris Blount set the indoor triple jump mark at 48’5 ½” (14.77m) and the outdoor mark at 50’1” ½ (15.27) becoming SSU’s first jumper to break the 50ft barrier; an improvement of almost 3ft on his previous PR.

As a USATF elite level athlete and NCAA national level competitor, Coach Martin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the SSU track and field team and plans to make an indelible mark on the program.


S A V A N N A H S T A T E T R A C K & F I E L D F A C I L I T I E S

F A C I L I T I E S

Ted Wright Stadium(Track and Field: Football Stadium)

Tiger Arena(Basketball Arena)

The BodyShop (Strength and Fitness Center )


AT H L E T I C S D I R E C T O R

2 0 0 9 SAVANNAH STATE T R A C K & F I E L D • 21 • www.ssuathletics.com

Bart Bellairs enters his second year as the Athletic Director at Savannah State University. Bellairs comes to Savannah State from Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Va., where he served as the senior associate athletic director, a position he held for three years. He also worked for ESPN as a color commentator for NCAA basketball.

At VMI, Bellairs was instrumental in tripling revenue totals for the first two years as senior associate athletic director. He worked with the VMI Keydet Club, an alumni athletic donor organization, which raised over $3 million in a single year to support both scholarships and the operating budget.

Bellairs was head men’s basketball coach at VMI from 1993 to 2005. During that period, he was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year, Virginia Coach of the Year and Sports Illustrated Unknown Coach of the Year.

A native of Richmond, Ky., Bellairs earned his undergraduate degree in sociology/social work at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, N.C., where he was a letterman in both basketball and baseball. He earned his master’s degree in physical education and athletic administration at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill.

“Becoming the AD at Savannah State is a great leadership opportunity with a program that has incredible potential,” said Bellairs. “I’ve seen the blueprint President Yarbrough left at Virginia State, and I am excited that I’ll have the chance to work with him, Dr. Flythe, the coaches, student athletes, alumni and so many others to craft a new legacy for athletics at Savannah State.”

As athletic director, Bellairs is responsible for all matters related to managing SSU’s 15 intercollegiate sport teams for men and women. This includes directing and administering athletic programs and budgets; overseeing compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations, Board of Regents’ policies and university policies and procedures; and fundraising for programmatic needs.

Bart BellairsAthletics Director

912-353-5181 [email protected]

T R A C K A N D F I E L D S U P P O R T S T A F F

Shed DawsonAsst. Athletics Director/ Compliance

[email protected]

Marilynn Stacey-SuggsAsst. Athletics Director/SWA

[email protected]

Kenneth JordanFaculty Athletics Representative

[email protected]

Opio MasharikiAsst. Athletics Director/SWA

[email protected]

Emanuel WheelerEquipment Manager

[email protected]

Ken TessierHead Athletic Trainer

[email protected]



MEET INFORMATION(All information subject to change, prior notice will be given)

DATEFebruary 27, 2010

LOCATIONSavannah, GA

SITET. A. Wright StadiumThe track is located off S. Thompkins Road at Savannah State University “T. A. Wright Stadium”.

FACILITYThe track is eight 48” lanes. The maximum spike length for all events will be one quarter inch. Please do not use throwing implements in any areas other than those designated as “Competition Areas” at designated times. The area around the out side of the track can be used for warm-up for all running events at any time. Concessions and restrooms/port-a-potties will be available.

FACILITY• Running events will be sections by time as event final.

Four attempts field event final.• High Jump Opening Height (Men) - 1.50m advancing by

5cm• High Jump Opening Height (Women) - 1.80m advancing

by 5cm• Pole Vault Opening Height (Men) – 4.00m advancing by

15cm 4.60m then by 10cm• Pole Vault Opening Height (Women) – 3.00m advancing

by 15cm to 3.60m then by 10cm

RULESAll NCAA rules will apply.

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information, please contact Ted Whitaker at [email protected]

TEAMS THAT WILL ATTENDTBA

SATURDAY - TRACK EVENTS

WOMENMEN

WOMEN/MENWOMEN/MEN

WOMENMEN

WOMEN/MENWOMEN/MENWOMEN/MENWOMEN/MENWOMEN/MEN

WOMENMEN

WOMEN/MEN

3000M Steeplechase3000M Steeplechase

4 X 100 RELAY1500M RUN

100M HURDLES110M HURDLES

400M DASH100M DASH800M DASH

400M HURDLES200M DASH5000M RUN5000M RUN

4 X 400 RELAY

11:30AM11:45AM12:00PM12:15PM12:50PM1:15PM1:30PM1:45PM2:10PM2:35PM2:55PM3:25PM3:50PM4:10PM

SATURDAY - FIELD EVENTS

MENWOMENWOMEN

MENWOMEN

MEN

JAVELIN, TRIPLE JUMPDISCUS, LONG JUMPJAVELIN, PV, TRIPLE JUMPSHOT PUT, LONG JUMPSHOT PUT, HJDISCUS, , PV, HJ

11:30AM

1:00PM

2:30PM


A L L - T I M E H O N O R S

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

ALL-AMERICANS

USATF JR. CHAMPIONSHIP

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Jerry Mathis 2003;04 100 Meter

Taylor 2003 100 Meter Dash

Jerry Mathis

Aaron Whitely

Curtis ColemanVic

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Tommy MooreOlympic Trials Qualifier

400 Meter Relay400 Meter Relay 400 Meter Relay400 Meter Relay

60 Meter Hurdles 60 Meter Hurdles

100 Meter 100 Meter Hurdles

Triple Jump

1999 Div II1999 Div II1999 Div II1999 Div II

2005 Div I2005 Div I

1999 Div II1999 Div II1998 Div II

MENOutdoorRamon Huff Jante Epps Curtis Coleman Bernard GracyIndoor Tommy Moore Eric KeddoWOMEN Keisha Reynolds Candice ManigaultAnnette Goodman

400 Meter Relay400 Meter Relay 400 Meter Relay400 Meter Relay

100 Meters110 Meter Hurdles 110 Meter Hurdles

1999 Div II1999 Div II1999 Div II1999 Div II

2003 USATF JR. 2003 USATF JR.

2006 Div I

MENOutdoorRamon Huff Jante Epps Curtis Coleman Bernard GracyJerry MathisAaron WhitelyEric Keddo

Qualifier 33:47.75 100 Meter 200 Meter

110 Meter Hurdles 4 x 100 Meter Relay110 Meter Hurdles110 Meter Hurdles

4 x 100 Relay400 Meter Dash

100 Meter 200 Meter

100 Meter Dash4 x 100 Meter Relay

100 Meter Dash4 x 100 meter

200 Meter800 meter Dash

110 Meter hurdles400 Meter Hurdles

4 x 100m Relay

2002 XC2005

2004;0520032003 2005

2006 2003;04

2006

2003

20092004

2004-062003-06

2006

MENSamuel MangushoRondrick Parker

Aaron WhitelyKentrel FieldsTommy Moore

O'Bryan ClemonsJerry Mathis

Marnezs Taylor

Eric PlumpDante SaloyEric Keddo

Dustin Stevens

110 Meter Hurdles400 Meter Dash 100 Meter Dash

All-American 110 Meter Hurdles

All-American200 Meter 800 Meter

110 Meter Hurdles 400 Meter Hurdles 110 Meter Hurdles

400 Meter Hurdles

20002005 2003

2003

2009 20042003

2008

2006

MENTommy Moore O'Bryan Clemons Jerry Mathis

Aaron Whitely

Eric PlumpDante SaloyEric Keddo

Aaron WhitakerWOMEN Victoria Burch

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T I G E R P R I D E T H R O U G H O U T T H E C O M M U N I T Y


CROSS CROUNTRY SCHEDULE OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE


INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD SCHEDULE

TIME

All DayAll Day

All DayAll DayAll Day

All DayAll DayAll DayAll Day

All DayAll Day

LOCATION

JACKSONVILLE, FLSTATESBORO, GA

GAINESVILLE, FLORANGEBURG, SCPHILADELPHIA, PA

ATHENS, GAATHENS, GAATLANTA, GATBA

TBATBA

MEET

BULLS INVIT. GSU INVITATIONAL

FLORIDA RELAYSSCSU "JET" JOHNSON RELYSPENN RELAYS

BULLDOG INVIT. FLORIDA STATE TWILIGHTGA-TECH INVITAT. NCAA EAST REGIONAL‘S

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPSUSA NATIONAL CHAMPSUSA NATIONAL JR. CHAMPS

DATEMARCH19-2027APRIL2-310

21-24MAY8814-1526-27JUNE924-28

TIME

All DayAll Day

All Day


All DayAll Day

All DayAll Day

LOCATION

SAVANNAH, GASAVANNAH, GA

CLEMSON, SC

CLEMSON, SCMURFREEBORO, TN

NASHVILLE, TN

GAINESVILLE, FLSAVANNAH, GA

SAVANNAH, GAFAYETTEVILLE, AR

MEET

SSU 1st LOOK ALLCOMERSSSU 2st LOOK ALLCOMERS

ROARING TIGER OPEN

CLEMSON INVITENISWONGER INVITETENNESSEE STATE INVITE

JIMMY CARNES INVITESSU EYEOPENER

TIGER ALL-COMERSD-I INDOOR CHAMPS

DATENOVEMBER 1421DECEMBER 4JANUARY 82230FEBRUARY 627MARCH 612-13

TIME


All Day

LOCATION

JACKSONVILLE, FL BLUFFTON, SC JAMES ISLAND, SC

ORANGEBURG, SC

MEET

JACKSONVILLE DUALS SSU USC-BEAUFORT INVITE CITADEL INVITATIONAL

SC STATE INVITE

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