12010 Ureasures SS = ~ of the &aat as EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ( 2 — ms . ee Se | (een | aS sn ma RRR a Nee et te BUCCANEER 2010 Se SE SR SEE TENSES RTS REN SB A SESE TI TH RS CTR aaa ee ae ee Treasure S Ofwttiheoka st |. FARA SEAS PRN OE EE ET A NN LI SR TT EBS ETE UES SSS RTE ERRRE 1 Opening Student Life Academics Sports Portraits Closing Buccaneer 2010 East Carolina University Volume 71 ECU Student Media 205 Self Help Building Greenville, NC 27858 www.ecu.edu/buccaneer buccaneer@ecu.edu 252.328.1070 Taole or Contents: 2 8 78 110 140 174 East Carolina has a rich history that has spawned ingenuity and prominence in all walks of life. From politics to entertainment, and from education to medicine, this university has been influential in shaping and molding the careers and accomplishments of students, Jaculty and staff from around the world. Though their talents and careers have impacted the World over, many of those roots were first planted here in eastern North Carolina. This volume of The Buccaneer is dedicated to the vibrant legacy of East Carolina University and those who have helped create it. Each person that graduates from ECU channels a mindset and focus on leadership, service and excellence that will undoubtedly influence vumerous generations and communities. These current and future ECU alumni are known in their respective academic, professional and cultural areas for what they do and who they are. Along with this, they will always be remembered as the foundation of the Pirate Nation and all that it embodies. They have been and will continue to be “treasures of the East.” Sons e oo tet i Rey ce ai pint ic ee er eae i ine cr ae ea aati i eat, 4.4 i a ee Mk sn i ak rae aes Ee tar 8 ST a -* { ol . & lus}! ) - The | Walking on campus, being a veteran student, it is very easy to spot the prospective and orientation students. If you take away the white and purple university bags they are carrying which is full of dozens of university pamphlets and handouts, and omit the concerned parents and helpless siblings that are shadowing their footsteps, there lies only the prospective student. Apart from their youthful complexion, you can always tell the fresh meat from the seasoned veterans, because the new students always dress their best, whether their posture is overly confident to impress or lacking confidence, they look absolutely lost, and they are way too excited about the pending freedoms that lie on college campuses. Last year over 4,000 students visited East Carolina with the interest of attending. Around 2,500 students applied, were accepted, and attended freshman orientation. Orientation is every students' initiation to their future university; it is the foundation to their future college experiences. Colleges everywhere pull out all the stops to make the parents of new students comfortable and confident about the institution while informing, organizing, and rallying up the new freshman class. University, department and program introductions fill the days' events. Former high school students have the opportunity to get a taste of what it is like to be a true college student. And there is no better way of doing that than having East Carolina students present and instruct most of the orientation activities. Over 100 students participate in hosting orientation as tour guides, activity directors, guest speakers, resident hall advisers and student organization representatives. The highlights of most incoming freshman's visit are: viewing the residence halls, checking out the cafeteria, holding their student IDs for the first time, and experiencing a world without their parents. HANGER IN ANEW LAND Driving to campus for the first time was unforgettable. As I drove passed all of the buildings on Tenth Street, I tried to memorize as much of the landscape of campus as I could (even though I did not know the names of the buildings). As My parents drove me up College Hill to moved me into my room, I was filled with as much excitement as a six year old visiting Disney World. I met so many people from my building randomly; I remember I could not remember all of their names or even which Tooms they were in. The girls on my hall became this notoriously social sisterhood. We would always do everything together: walking to class, going to the dining hall, attending parties... EVERYTHING together. We were unforgettable; veryone knew us as the fifteen energetic, inseparable freshmen. We were a sea of fashion and giggles. I remember we had no clue what we were doing. We relied on fliers and our RA to tell us when football games and other activities were going on. Football games were electrifying, and the sea of fans was spellbinding. There was always Something going. Free stuff was everywhere! When the newness of campus life wore off, the most mystical revelation occurred: I could do whatever I wanted! There Was no one telling me what to do and when to do it. There were a few rules that seemed common sense, but everything else was fair game. T learned quickly that if I attended class and took good notes, I could make a B or better on my quizzes. If I completed My papers earlier than the due date, I could take them to this thing called the writing lab and get help on them to geta better chance of earning an A. I studied late at night with groups, order pizza, went to the library, and generally made 800d grades on my exams. I learned to create a balance between my social life, evening activities and school responsibilities. I realized that being able to stay at East Carolina University is an earned privilege, not a right. 0s, sat I took care of all of my responsibilities, which became second nature to me. I enjoyed the college culture. I supported the athletic games and went to the movies on campus. I attended the campus festivals, pickup games and late-nighters. I had Plenty of pictures to prove it, too. Those photos were snapshots of some great memories and amazing friends. The | best part was realizing that I was going to do this again for the next three years. Who knew life could be this good? Matthew Sexton Chris Cozart, Lauren Tanner, and Chris Kristin Black and Sara McFelly start their college careers with Reynolds embrace their new adventures at East Carolina. accordingly with smiles. 11 10 ON CAMPUS LIVING | - ~ Residence Hall Life” On campuses across the nation many incoming freshman are required to live on campus their first academic year. At East Carolina, the decision to live on campus is completely optional. Why do so many students choose to live on campus? There are many benefits to living on campus: you are within walking distance to your classes; you are close to downtown, you have full access to an amazing gym, you have a bus system that will take you anywhere you want in town, the newly renovated dining halls, and tons of free events and programs. There is always something going on. In addition to all these perks to living on campus, there is also an open network of students to socialize with and get to know in your dorm buildings. Jae }ii(csommia ae) ele am allow earelars) in the subway line at the west end of campus pridefully decorated their room am aslecticm-lilias So you have decided you are going to live on campus, the next step is “Where to Live?” The West End dorms are Greene, White, Clement, Garrett and Fletcher. Closer towards Joyner Library and central campus are Cotten, Fleming, Jarvis, and Umstead. A block from campus on College Hill are Aycock, Belk, Jones, Scott, Tyler, and College Hill Suites, an option for students who do not want to live in the residence halls but prefer not to move off campus. West End is close to downtown and just a building or two away from the fully loaded Student Rec Center. The Rec center is close to Mendenhall, the hub of various student organizations and events. On Central campus provides the convenience of J oyner Library for those midnight cram sessions, and close to the academic buildings. The other option is living on College Hill. It is only a block away from the academic side of campus, a block (way from Minges Coliseum, and decked out with its ©wn mini gym. College Hill is where most of the athletes live and is famous for being close to tailgating areas, Each living area, no matter if it's near College Hill, the middle of campus, or West End, has its own rhythm and vibe. And each residence hall is a village in itself. The size and layout of each building is a key factor of y AN — aie. Pass the time by conquerg rock bandshenomana Hauser pose for the camera before heading off to class how students will experience their first year of college. | Residence halls such as Cotten, Fletcher, and Greene build small, close-knit communities. On the flipside, the high rises on College Hill such as Tyler have been described as fun, exciting, and filled with something for everyone. “There are always new people you meet and always someone to hang out with, not just the same old people,” says Chris Thompson. So where should you live? Whichever residence hal] students end up calling home, they will certainly have college and campus life that are memorable. Students swing by the juice bar in the Bates ‘eleiiceliare) before pursuing the remainder of their days. Student Life 13 What could be better than the Summertime? Summertime at East Carolina, of course! This year the Student Government Association, in conjunction with Campus Dining, Student Activities Board, Student Recreational Servies, WZMB and a host of other campus groups, initiated the first ummerfest event here at ECU. The event, which took place at the bottom of College Hill, was an outlet of exciting outdoor activities _ that included limbo competitions, corn ball, volleyball, water slides | and a host of other activities. ’ Wee a eee ea ee eee Affairs Marketing and Promotions Photos Courtesy Student a I On October 26, 2009, Katelynn Cusanelli spoke to students about the importance of individuality and her journey to fully embracing it. Katelynn is most well known for her role on MTV’s Real World Brooklyn 2009, being the first transgender woman cast member. Before her national debut on MTV, she was an active leader in the GLBT (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender) community in Florida. She told her story eloquently using frequent bursts of humor and raunchiness, entertaining her listeners and provoking them to think about the hardship of finding acceptance in her shoes. Before joining the Real World cast, Katelynn understood the repercussions of being on the show, especially because she was a transgender woman. Being on television was not what she wanted; in fact, after being chosen, she protested not ae 4 Katelynn Cusanelli speaks ite) decided that it was an opportunity to voice 3 the GLBT community. Katelynn mentioned her mother’s reaction, saying that it was difficult for her mother to mourn the loss of one child and to embrace the other, speaking about her daughter’s gender transition. Eyes and ears listened to every second of Katelynn’s autobiography, beginning with her first acknowledgment of a desired sex change, to her being a guest speaker at various institutions. Growing up, Katelynn wore women’s clothing underneath men’s clothes; she faced prejudice in the workplace; finding love was an incredible challenge. Before filming The Real World, Katelynn had her gender reassignment surgery, which occurred after her hormone therapy. She noted that she gained a lot from the therapy, and that being transgender has emotional issues not dealing with the transgender process itself. “I had abandonment issues,” which was something she worked on during the one year of therapy before anyone can get gender reassignment surgery. “T’m going to live my life the way I see fit,” said Katelynn. Following the obstacles she overcame, Katelynn remains jubilant, with a student at the Ledonia triumphant, ostentatious, and a role model to many. Wright Cultural Center. With flamboyant get-ups and an out-of-this-world stage presence, these ladies put on a show to remember! Following Katelynn Cusanelli’s talk was the fabulous drag show that entertained a boisterous audience. The night included acts from Natasha Divine, Kirby Kolby, Michelle Michaels, and Dorea Saunders. Many students participated in the dancing and singing, shoveling out their dollar bills for the fine ladies. There was a strong and loudly verbalized excitement in the crowd; put simply, it was a party in the Hendrix Theater! The show was sponsored by ECU’s GLBTSU (Gay Lesbian Bi-sexual Transgender Student Union) and, needless to say, the event was not one to forget! the audience with a Satstels) Of pink, leather, bling, and Be lelelemelel-Me)m ible Tina Turnerimpérsonation. Bottom: Micheli i Wearetels i Sy ae kudos from the crgwd. Ks * acm Student Life 17 Max and Julius kept Buffy occupied during Oktoberfest. On October 28th, 2009 the First annual Oktoberfest at East Carolina University took place. The Student Activities Board Initiatives director, Wendy Dixon, started the event, and was helped by her fellow SAB marketing team and ECU’s German Club. The turnout for the event was more than expected, exceeding two hundred and fifty students; it was a promising result. The school radio station, WZMB provided the music, and Aramark catered the food. Both organizations placed emphasis on the German culture, and both were enjoyed greatly by all participants. The polka dancing section of the feast attracted new comers including students and children, all of whom cheerfully graced the brick yard. The giant playpen claimed a few jousters and many children, while other participants were busy collecting mugs and t-shirts as prizes. Throughout the event students came and went, discovering a little bit of Germany along the way. and Darby Cox practiced their Polka dancing skills. provided useful information for those looking to discover more about German culture . 21 It’s that time of year again. Chinese lanterns, Dragon Dances, Storytelling, Moon cakes, and a vast amount of food. The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is a joyous celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar and takes place the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the year. At this time the moon is noted to be at its fullest and brightest phase. The moon is symbolic for family reunion and is one of the most important traditions in the Chinese culture. At East Carolina University, the event started with a line of people preparing to engorge themselves with vast amounts of Chinese food, as food is an important part of this festival. During the meal, Hsin Dong, director of student programming at LWCC, told a traditional Chinese legend to the crowd. Following the storytelling there was a musical duet performed by two Chinese Students. After the food, story and song, the much-anticipated spectacular lion dance took place and was performed by Thanh and his friends from the Cary Asian Center. The Lion wards off bad spirits and welcomes the New Year; it is also a symbol of strength and wisdom. The dance is usually performed by two or three people. When the lion dance was over, the conclusion of the event took place at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. There, participants tasted moon cakes and lit lanterns while engaging in conversations with friends ending their discovery of a beautiful Chinese tradition. Ra The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated by ECU Students on October 2, 2009, with — events starting in the SEVCM ole ellateplateMclareliare in the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center. %S _ Pictures left to right: Mark Owalabi leans in for a photo opportunity before the event begins. To) alice [opel areto)ice) is ready to put his lantern on display. ROARS: Po Nea Cry Saver oF ee eke rs i ae = _- “A Night Filled With “Ghouls and Goblins” . Imagine an evening when the most gruesome faces haunt our fair city. A night when terror walks freely and screams come from every turn. Only one night a year Hell opens its doors, and its subjects spill out into the streets of Greenville. Okay, not really. When you are in grade school the coolest costumes are the most terrifying. When you reach college however, Halloween is an excuse to dress outrageously. Guys choose to go the funny or vulgar route, and girls tend to abide by the concept that “less is more.” Although downtown Greenville might not scare you on Halloween night, it definitely offers its own variety of shocks. Downtown establishments are packed by ten pm, and the Greenville Police Department comes out in full force to ensure the safety of all downtown patrons. Students also find other ways to have a good time on Halloween attending the plentiful parties the night has to offer. “T just enjoy partying with my closest friends and dressing up and not worrying about crowds. Plus it is safer,” says Samatha Stewart, an ECU Senior. 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For some reason, perhaps it is the uncertainty of the weather, Pirates all over Greenville and Eastern North Carolina look to shake themselves up and test their “fear limit” as much as possible. Be it horror movies or haunted houses or maybe even a haunted corn maze, nothing gets a Pirate going like Halloween and all of the events that precede this night of fun, fright, and festivity. One of the local attractions in Greenville, a treasure of the East, is Briley’s corn maze. Started in 2003 the corn maze has been running successfully every fall since. Attracting customers from as far away as Virginia, Briley’s truly does get its patrons in the fall, and Halloween, spirit. In fact this year, for the first time, the Student Activities Board at East Carolina University reserved Briley’s corn mazes for ECU students, providing transportation to and from the farm, and partial coverage of the ticket purchase price; thus, giving students the opportunity to experience the haunted... and not so haunted corn maze at Briley’s. Briley’s haunted corn maze is a true...fright... to behold. With horror characters such as Jason from Friday the 13th, and Hannibal Lector from Silence of the Lambs, patrons and Pirates alike have more than ample opportunity to test their scare limits. It takes approximately 35 minutes to navigate the nearly 4 acre haunted maze, and its numerous fright rooms and corridors will definitely not disappoint anyone seeking to be horribly entertained. Planning for both the haunted and traditional mazes begins early in the year. When the time comes to actually build the haunted maze, ideas are made, plans are drawn, and the owners of the farm, brothers, Joey and Jeffry Whithurst, along with local help, construct the maze from scratch. The haunted maze starts with a five to six minute ride to the middle of the field during which the excitement and fear builds. As one walks through the maze there are several areas or “rooms” that attract or negate attention. One interesting room is the Hall of Faces. Walking in one can see a plethora of neon illuminated face in this very dark, dark room. Be careful though, not all of the faces are glued to the wall! Another interesting feature in the haunted maze is the revolving tunnel. Inside is dark except for the swirling lights that illuminate the rotating tube. Imagine being highly intoxicated inside the Millennium Falcon as Han Solo and Luke jump into hyper drive, and you might have a slight feeling of what it is like to be in this tunnel. The Haunted Maze has been a success every year since its open and will continue to be an attraction during the Halloween season as long as people continue to enjoy getting the crap scared out of them. View of corn maze from above © i : as Jason from Friday ee a v DN nN Y- i i ow = vo a) ss — i) =) LY - sa passat: aes ates aaah mea ay pace La dee Sag eee 4 fal er ° nee a ; ae sal “aaa os ae a ate eager ae pea seen Geta yee i Fai Sold PF) * 4 a aaa a ee ries : - 3 a eb aan Sue ee : : eet pee i SN eel There is a crazy excitement in the air. The music is loudly pumping into the Cardrums of a massive clot of climbers at the East Carolina University Student Recreational Center. A satisfactory display of food is generously provided | fo all the climbers on this day, Saturday, February 20th, 2010, the thirteenth annual FlatLander’s Fling. This is the first year that ECU and UNC Wilmington are hosting a joint Competition known as The Eastern Edge Climbing Series. Day one takes Place at the home of the Pirates, and day two carries over to UNCW. A climber may compete at either school but also has the option of competing at both locations for a chance to win an climber may compete at either school overall major prize in the series. This year the APC (Adventure Program Center) at ECU is given its most successful and hectic turnout for lai Fata @riveve(oomacms al blorcaptimoxeleomeetem ceo rope, and the bouldering portions of the competition. (#) climbers from different parts of North Carolina registered, giving the APC staff a good day of keeping things organized. There are several established routes on the wall being eyed and analyzed by every climber, just waiting to be conquered. As participants begin to chalk up, the excitement along with the music turn up a notch, while lines begin to form behind the ropes. On the second day at UNCW, though the crowd isn’t nearly as large, it proved to be a success as well. Aside from the sportsmanship of competitive climbing, the mixture of individuals from several different educational institutions and locations brought together newly formed friendships. With the end approaching FlatLander’s Fling and the Eastern Edge Climbing Series, there is no doubt that next year will bring more excitement and more climbers. 32 semester ride? It is true that no two students study the same way, but with the following tips and observations from experienced Pirates, studying for So how do Pirates hunker down for what can be a stressful end-of-the- exams will hopefully be less stressful. Bee Tip #1 Dress for Comfort Apparel of choice: pajamas, yoga pants, gym shorts, sweats, t-shirts, Ugg boots, flip flops and Nikes. The thought here is absolute comfort. Tip #2 Be an “Academic Vampire” An academic vampire, one of the few who has discovered the vast possibilities in becoming academically nocturnal.§ Look at all the events available on campus during exam and exam prep time. Most public areas are open 24/7 and a usually everyone drives themselves insane until midnight. To avoid all space competition, nervous breakdowns, and stressful environments, turn your schedule upside down and make everything available to you. Rules for being an Academic Vampire: ¢ Commit to relaxing and sleeping during the day. Unplug from the stresses of the outside world. If it is important, then tell someone to e-mail you. ¢ Take advantage of all the free stuff and special events on campus during the day. You will be able to unwind and§ save a lot of money at the same time. ¢ When walking around campus at night, be aware o everything going on around you. Have a friend or security guard escort you across campus. Evan Cartes looks over numbers in the computer lab before tackling his math exam. . your brain fresh and alert — which means jtaking breaks. The best formula to Mi follow for studying is 50/15,” for every 50 minutes of studying, take a 15 minute break. Walk around, listen to your music, ado some library yoga, and dance. Tip #4 Stay Replenished Beverages of choice: Coke, Mountain Dew, Coffee, and water. Many students opt for anything with sugar or caffeine to keep them alert while studying. Red bull and ) 15-hour Energy Shots offer immediate boosts of energy — but beware of the crash ‘Ithat inevitably follows sugar highs. J Cuisine of choice: Snacking on healthy foods during exams such as fruits, nuts, cheese, and juice can keep off unnecessary weight gain, and can contribute to higher levels of energy and concentration. But when times are tense, a cheese pizza is just so satisfying and that box of Kripsy Kreme is just as good as a warm hug. 33 | 1 ] | | | “Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, . mt 39 And since we've no place to go, Let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! “Let It Snow”, lyrics by Sammy Cahn ECU students would probably rewrite the lyrics to the holiday carol and explain that the weather outside was more delightful than frightful. At least, that was the feeling on campus as the Pirates Jrom all around enjoyed friendly snowball fights, building snowmen and simply basking in the frigid weather. Because eastern North Carolina rarely receives more than a dusting of snow during a typical winter season, the abundance of winter weather seemed to be welcomed by most of the younger campus community. And because heavy snow is atypical weather for the area, snowmobiles and sleds are rarely seen or sold (if they are seen or sold at all ). That didn’t stop the creative Pirate minds: Students could be seen sledding on trash can lids, cardboard boxes and any kind of makeshift sliding mechanism they could find. It was the kind of fun that little kids dream of. And big kids, too, as the Pirates proved while enjoying their own Winter wonderland. East Carolina University covered in ice...who would have thought? ’ S snow-covered day. lle" NEAT alg nde mgs t each other on Greenv ¢p) = i) ©) fa) San iq) = ® ©) iq) = = S LL AS N (4) > © cS (40) = ig) = La) N iq) S 40) QO. =o WY 1°) = Oo ® > oO =I 38 Here it is again, the snow has fallen, and it has given us several inches with which to play. On the hill over by the West End Dining hall, Peter Rodenhauser has created a masterpiece on campus out of this rich white powder. Throughout the morning, several spectators spotted the artist and his creation as they walked to and from the dining hall. A few bystanders stopped to help Peter lift the giant snowballs on top of each other. After hours of molding the large body, a face was carefully carved to inject life into the creation. Voila! Perched across from West End was a larger than life snowman that overlooked the north and the south while entertaining curious students. -Peter working diligently to complete his project. -Mark Owalabi assists Peter with the mid-section of the snowman. Peter, Danielle Spencer, Peter Larson, and Matt Gheczo all work together to finish the final product. Peter puts the final touches on the snowman. As odd as the weather is behaving © 1m dalemel-velialaliale me) this year, there have been no complaints, Viale -M tala te|(elame) i the state rarely sees this side of Mother to be somewhat of a blessing. Every time it snows, no matter how little or how much, you are bound to find a snowman, SOmewhere, Building a snowman always brings smiles and joy to those participating. When has ‘nyone ever been saddened while constructing this icy creature? This 2010 winter, abrupt cold spells have been cast upon eastern North Carolina, granting students shorter school days and a reason to go Outside in the cold. Nature;. Snow seems Sandie'marie Williams, Rose Albert, Stephanie Hauser, and Marie Beck spend their morning building a snowman, an opportunity that does not come along often in eastern North Carolina. 39 eW MIRULANY LOL any 114 |) How often does it snow in Greenville? Where the land is flat, the elevation is low, and my body just can’t stay still, can’t stay still on this white day? 1 am thankful for this season of crisp snow, of the slick and the slide on those once grassy inclines. I guess I'll be spending my morning going where everyone will go: Down the hill. _ She goes. And he tumbles. And they laugh, exuding heat into the air that spills Like the steam of coffee into a mug. Snowball fights. As opposed to throwing rocks or anger. which cannot be thrown so playfully. which cannot be held so lightly. What is it with sliding down a hill as fast as you can with very little protection? Maybe it’s the fearless child within. Or perhaps it’s the adrenaline. Whatever pushes you to rush on that makeshift sled, you certainly look happy doing it. Oh dear, please watch out! I saw a kid hit his head on his mattress going down that hill you're eyeing. If you walk away bruised and scraped, don’t come cryin’, oh don’t come cryin’ to me. What is that in your hand? circular and aimed my way. Maybe you should put it back in the ground, place it on the side or throw it away. ¢ You are warm enough, right? Did you put on enough layers? Warm underwear, socks, and gloves on tight? Roller coasters in the cold, on a scale small and tiny. On a hill. On a few hills. On fifth street and college hill. --Geniey Yang Student Life f i A OP en A a ee Te ERED EL ES eee peas catia aia aaa Tonight was a special night; it was an opportunity to experience true Chinese culture. ECU staff, faculty and affiliated guests celebrated the Chinese 2010 New Year with those most familiar with it and those €xperiencing it for the first time. A varying demographic in the audience indicated a strong support for the Chinese community. Children were dressed in authentic Chinese attire, and they sat with their parents gazing at well-known and foreign faces that admiringly looked back at them. Senior citizens conversed with other guests in an enthusiastic Chinese tongue, and students anticipated the upcoming performances as they sit calmly in their seats. A handful of photographers bee-lined for the chance to capture this memorable night. evening offered a beautiful color scheme of warm red, but every color in the room meshed perfectly with the master color. The hosts of the evening exercised Chinese and English in their stage dialogue, and they Kept the crowd entertained while the evening acts prepared themselves. was much singing and dancing, all performed by children and adults young and old. After the “ntertainment, everyone followed the smell of Chinese food into the other room where guests celebrated the Cating portion of the tradition. It was clear that the Chinese New Year is celebrated by close knit friends and family spanning many generations, all collaborating on this one night to welcome new ceremonial interpretations of an ancient tradition. In 2009 the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, previously known as the Swine Flu, generated a storm of fatal concerns for citizens worldwide. The new strain of the influenza virus had never been seen before. In its infant state, it claamed a number of lives, ultimately resulting in thousands of deaths. Even though there was an enormous public scare of the virus, it was not threatening to the majority of the population. Most people who contracted the virus recovered from it fairly normally. Later on in the year, a vaccination was made public to the community. East Carolina University began distributing the vaccines to students and the public on November 2, 2009. “I'm a diabetic and just wanted to “Although required by our unit “| chose not to get the H1N1 “N protect myslef.” corpsman, | refused to get my H1N1 flu vaccine because it truly vaccination shot because | didn't think | scares me, the possible side needed it. I've been in good health for effects. The vaccine has the past two years since | returned from never really been tested lraq. Even when my roommate, extensively.” Thomas Briley, contracted H1N1, and with us living in such close quarters, | didn't catch it.” 46 —_ 4 semqe ett st One 49281-640-15 5 mL ~ \iluenza A * ‘lonovalent orm \ : accine “4 £3 ao = aS Lj i ¥ & t & t k f N1 ‘My mom told me to.” “| did not get the vaccination because “I chose to get the flu shot it came out too soon, and | don't trust because you never now if you will | de it. Also, the only two times I've ever get sick. | would rather be gotten the flu vaccine were the only safe than sorry.” | two times I've gotten the flu.” ECU and Beyond... _ Talking with our International Pirates International Students discuss Dining Halls, Travel, and Making the Most of Your Experience Abroad How long have you all been here at ECU? Ryan: Since August. , Christian: Yeah, August [5th. Troy: I’ve been here since January the 4th. What’s your favorite thing about ECU? | Liliana: The dorms! Ryan: I really like all the...[ don’t want to say team spirit, but how everyone ts really heavy into ECU. Troy: [ like the really easy multiple choice tests. The US is like the only place that has multiple choice. What do you think about the dining hall food? Ryan: It started off decent at the beginning of the first semester Christian: The first day I arrived and saw the buffet and stuff and I thought, oh I can live here forever! There’s so much choice! But after one week I realized that it’s always the same. Ryan: Yeah, some things in the dining hall are nice, like the pizza. If you try really hard you can make a pretty decent meal most times, but it’s really easy to just take burgers and chips and stuff like that. What ts the best part of being in the US? Liliana: It’s cheap. Troy: Yeah it’s way cheaper to get around than in Australia. Ryan: Everyone is obsessed with your accent. It makes it really easy to talk to people. What ts the hardest part of being in the US? Ryan: Not being able to get around without a car. Troy: Yeah, you can’t go anywhere without someone to drive you. How do you deal with being away from your boyfriend or girlfriend? Liliana: Um, it’s hard, but there’s Skype. Christian: Yeah, Skype especially with video is actually quite good. What advice would you give to students here who are going overseas to study abroad? Ryan: Start getting your visa stuff really early, because it is really stressful with the amount of forms you have to do. Save lots of money. Ryan: Save more money than you think you'll ever need because it means you'll be able to travel. Christian: I was worrying about the money, that I didn’t have enough, but now I realize I have much more than | “need. Christian: I expected to spend much more for traveling. Liliana: And plan out your travels. Troy: Yeah, just plan things out if you want to cut down on stress. Christian Schmidt Christian is from Frieburg, Germany and is majoring in Sports Science at ECU. He decided to come to ECU because of ECU’s big sports department. The biggest adjustments for him were getting used to sharing a room, living in a smaller city, and not being able to cook. More than anything he misses his girlfriend, having his own room, mobility, and good food. Liliana Olteanu Liliana is a Psychology major from Tours, France. She came to ECU because it offered good classes for her major, and because of its location near the beach. The hardest thing for her coming to ECU was communication; she said “The first weeks were a nightmare to me! I wasn't that good at English and understanding the accent of American students (for some reason I didn't have problems to understand teachers) but also the accent of all the international students was really hard.” The things she misses most are her family, friends, boyfriend, and French food. Ryan Pasi Ryan came to ECU from Glasgow, Scotland and is studying Marketing and Economics. He chose ECU because it was one of the only schools that covered all of the classes he needed. The biggest changes for him were not being able to cook his own meals and having to share a room, and the things he misses most are his kitchen and a soft drink called Irn-Bru. Troy Nicholson Troy is from Sydney, Australia and is majoring in Journalism. At ECU he’s taking two classes for his major (Media Effects and Advanced Reporting) and two classes just to try something new (Introduction to Philosophy and Psychology). Troy said the biggest adjustment for him at ECU was food; in Australia he cooks for himself three times a day, but here he eats the majority of his meals in the dining hall (and we all know how that is). When asked about what he misses most about being home, he said “I miss a lot of things about home. Friends and family are the main things I miss, but I keep in touch with a lot of them via Skype and Facebook. I also miss the little things like Aussie food, Aussie television and Australian accents!” Student Life cece ae mig 8 ‘ated ee aoe Chancellor Ballard, Vice-Provost Kemal Atkins and a host of ECU students and friends gathered to march in an anti- Violence rally after rising senior Landon Blackley was fatally killed in a drive-by Shooting. The Greenville and ECU Community started the rally downtown and ended the rally at the mall on central Campus. Student leaders and various Members of the ECU community brought the campus together with songs and words of consolation. sist ccna trsbneneiveneavinie eens eine Sesion g Fs Q = < 4 = ‘a = > tz One of the greatest time for a college student is the day that he or she walks across the stage with a college diploma. But what about the next steps? Well, that is what Career Fairs are all about. ECU hosts several career fairs during the year to help graduates and graduating seniors connect and network with employers from around the state and nation. From corporations and businesses to academic and governmental agencies, seniors are given the opportunity to submit portfolios and resumes to potential employers. Even if students are not looking to get hired right away, they have opportunities at the Career Fairs to see what businesses are looking to find the brightest and best graduating Pirates. VULTURE FES One of the great things about being on campus is being able to get to know people from different areas around the world. With that in mind, ECU's Campus Living department created Culture Fest, a day of showcasing, celebrating and appreciating various cultures and ethnicities. This marked the third year of Culture Fest, and it was the most vibrant one yet. With a focus on showcasing student talent and cultural experiences, the event brought together faculty, staff and students to share dances, foods, histories and traditions. From Bhangra to breakdancing, and from Native American customs to African ceremonies, Culture Fest was filled with energy and passion. It truly was a day of enjoyment, learning and appreciation of diversity. mt | a | by il urning Spring into Col It is the end of winter, a time when we celebrate Holi. Holi is an annual tradition commonly honored by various South Asian cultures. With our friends and family, we welcome Mother Nature’s turning of the season. It is still cold; the raindrops still greet us with chills in their touches; the wind is yet to feel like it hugs our skins; the sun, although it shines through, the rays are yet to wrap us in warmth. We are eager to see the color of life grow from the grass and sprout from the trees; we are looking forward to freshly bloomed flowers dabbled along the median of highways; we are anticipating warmer weather, and the promise of crops. Before us is an array of colored powders. These different hues symbolize the many shades of spring. With the music playing loudly, we are ready to begin the fun. Throwing powder and chasing each other, we paint ourselves elaborately with colors and joy. Our faces could cause speculations that perhaps we have been overcome in a rainbow war zone. The hairs on our heads no longer even relatively natural anymore; they scream out vibrant, extraordinary, and look at me! Everyone is laughing, and it feels great although the air is quite chilly, which explains why we did not include water colors in our celebration this year. All good things must come to an end, so despite the support and interest in Holi from the faculty at LWCC (Ledonia Wright Cultural Center) and ASA (Asian Student Association), our powders ran out. We did well in celebrating the birth of spring, and we exercised our friendships with one another by coming together and showing appreciation for this event.May the birds travel back our way, and may you feel grand after a long winter. Greenyille On October 9, 2009, the Ledonia Cultural center took a group of students to Washington, D.C. During the three day trip, students discovered the big city and participated in giving back to the community. The first day, the group toured {dom Gry opine) molent (ollarcem-leremeatcremaetcmcnete (oem Yo Kone given choices on how they would like to spend their time. They could volunteer at the food bank, attend a crash course on how to ride the - metro, or participate in the national equality march to the capitol. When the students were not engaged in their events, they were free to dabble in this sprawling city of big buildings and never ending faces. Most students explored the many museums that D.C had to offer, and other students visited friends and family that resided within the vicinity. Volunteering at the food bank posed a rewarding feeling in that so Wind (eau Cepummanerenmeyncomieceemaeltr:l Mereyenloytercemyalinn the little efforts from hundreds of other individuals will make an enormous impact on need based communities. That day, not only were there volunteers from the local area, but there were students from several universities along the east coast all working together to serve dTomblaCelouerunwllerxere m qa ae ia. eets D.C. The National Equality March took place the weekend of the D.C trip. It was an act to promote gay and lesbian rights. There were a countless number of people not only exeveumyslevremeltimetlacevemollime lem sceimelincs countries as well. This event represented more than a fight for gay marriage, but unison of human beings advocating humanitarian righteousness. The turnout was beautiful in that the support was overwhelming; thousands of people showed up to march. After three days of exploration, also known as Discover D.C, it was time to pack up and say hello to Greenville. As soon as the group loaded themselves onto the tour bus, everyone expressed their experience of the trip, followed by a lingering feeling — in the air that made everyone tired and caused the noise level to drop to only z= the sounds of the wheels turning. bat roe cigs a aleve vila apeishco sh elaine hata raed lay st Sh yd aak BE est th aumnlandcisa ASAP ATTAIN PT Pirates and non-Pirates alike gathered in Wright Auditorium during ECU’s 28th Annual Battle of the Bands. The event, which took place on Friday, March 19, included performances by Mixed Solution, En Serenade, Born under Punches, Vegas Masquerade, and Crimson Refuge. All five bands gave great performances, despite some bumps in the road along the way. Crimson Refuge took the stage and got the crowd clapping “like a U2 concert in the 80s” with their rock and roll style and melodic vocals. When asked about his band’s performance after the set, Crimson Refuge’s lead singer Cory Nobles, a senior and Geology major here at ECU, said he thought it went really well, even though he’d been having vocal problems lately and had an upcoming vocal surgery. For En Serenade, who took the stage just after Crimson Refuge, these bumps in the road were literal; their van broke down twice on the way to the competition. Despite spending an hour and a half stranded on the side of the interstate, the band still managed to deliver an energetic performance that drew members of the audience to the front of the stage. The event, which awarded eventual winner Mixed Solutions a $500 grand prize, was enjoyed by everyone who made it to the event. Crimson Refuge, didn’t make out badly either and took home the $250 prize for second place. Mixed Solutions will return to open ECU’s 31st Annual Barefoot on the Mall on Thursday, April 22. “All the bands are really different,” said crowd member Tara Gardnier. “It's been an awesome show!” East Carolina's Student Media consists of various media outlets, including The East Carolinian, Campus 31, Rebel Art Journal, Expressions Magazine and The Buccaneer yearbook. Another entity in Student Media is the radio station, WZMB 91.3. Broadcasting in and around the greater Greenville area, WZMB is known for its focus on independent and local artists that typically won't get played on commercial radio stations. Located in the basement of Mendenhall Student Center, the station is home to over twenty rotating DJs and executive staff members. Since the late 1980s, student DJs have been creating a variety of personalities for different shows that range from alternative and heavy metal to jazz, hip hop, inspirational, blues and folk styles of music. Student hy Sa ARI ERE SNARES 5S ARRAS DSSS NAT BEST OLS RITE SIRI oa AIGA seokevrinn et op caeenese nena | | | } || 1] | i ‘ | 5 i On Sunday February 21 the Student Activities Board (SAB) put on an AIDS Benefit Fashion Show in Hendrix Theater. February is African American Heritage month, and this event is usually put on by the Black Student Union (BSU). East Carolina student models strutted their stuff on stage and showed off the latest trends, many of them wearing red as an accent color to represent AIDS awareness. All the proceeds were donated to help find a cure for, increase awareness of, and prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. Remember that it’s your responsibility to get tested and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. ATWALKING atte | hee iGahanans Resse On Saturday, April 03, the brothers of Phi Sigma Pi hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Mall at ECU. There was a great turnout from the Greenville community — even the Easter Bunny was present! Well over fifty people milled around near the cupola awaiting the brothers’ signal. Children ranging in age from two to twelve were in attendance with their parents, all carrying colorful Easter baskets, buckets, or bags. The eggs were scattered high and low, hidden both in tree roots and tree branches, from one end of the mall to the other. There was a special section roped off for the youngest children, with brightly colored eggs hidden in plain view, easily accessible to little hands. The festivities began just after two in the afternoon, and at the signal of the brothers, dozens of children raced across the grass in search of Easter goodies. Their parents were never far behind, always there to lend a hand and cheer their kids on. Within fifteen minutes, nearly all the eggs had been snatched up. Soon after, children could be spotted scattered around, counting up how many eggs they’d collected and breaking open the eggs to reveal their prizes. In addition to hunting eggs, the brothers of Phi Sigma Pi ran games children could also play games like Toss the Egg in the Basket, and some children were running around with painted faces. The afternoon was highlighted by beautiful weather, and the general feeling was the lighthearted one that accompanies warm weather. Spring has finally sprung! wees emimonenrcaneapannene i as RE em RRS eo vat ee. Be hits a neneneay 2 Student Life ‘ ¥ Step with the Greeks! ee a It starts with one movement...and that turns into a choreographed, rhythmic “step”. That ultimately becomes. an amazing routine that, for ten to fifteen minutes, stuns a packed audience that is Captivated by the precision, creativity, energy and unity of Greek sororities and fraternities. This year's annual Homecoming Step Show was as_ spectacular as ever. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and a host of others from National Pan-Hellenic-affiliated © Greek Organizations took the stage and wowed a sold-out’ crowd in) Wright Auditorium. Canes, colorful costumes and creatively- themed performances were just a few of the accents that the step members used to distinguish themselves from other groups' performances. The annual step show is one of the most anticipated homecoming events, evident by the fact that it sells out every single year. Alumni and current students alike will always cherish the great performances put together by the NPHC Greeks. Student Life efug sani e. Their ae Ashley Ruggeri and James Matta compete for who is most resilient against human sized rubber bands. La'Trish Mack, Dioval Remonde, Trina Taff and Nakia Greene enjoy a few moments of relaxation in front of the television at /DYaereriecepmeleen ToL EP DAR RP 2 NN PEE PPE ETS SNM es SORTER ELE TS ——, -- i zi or ear? a aes : = mane ~ brs unceiontciti — seen BSc A 3 ae - baa cat ce Se | | | | | | | | | | | EL ALTRI TSAI OAT SRE AT DCRR ERE CA CS CARRERE IT ILLIA _ Greg Have you read the book Three Cups of Tea? Does the combination of a veteran climber, a humanitarian, and a New York Times bestselling author conjure up the name Greg Mortenson? On March 1, 2010, the ECU College of Business invited Greg Mortenson to speak in the Minges Coliseum in front of a crowd made up of students, professors, faculty, and community members. Mortenson is best known for his contributions to humanity alongside his attempt to conquer Karakoram, mostly referred to as K2. In 1992 Mortenson and his climbing partners took the opportunity to climb Pakistan’s K2. He had an objective of burying his sister’s necklace at the summit of the climb, but failure took his objective and threw it down with the avalanches during one of the seventy-eight cold days of maneuvering up the mountain. After his surrender to the treacherous conditions of the world’s second tallest peak, Mortenson found himself in the care of the inhabitants of Korphe, a town surrounding the epic vertical giant that has claimed the many lives of climbers. During his time in Korphe, though he did not know it yet. Mortenson was laying down the foundation of strong relationships with the people of Pakistan. Before retreating to America, Mortenson left the village with one promise, “I will build a school.” With that promise came great results and blessings for the people of Pakistan, and was a testament to the character of Greg Mortenson. This man’s drive and purpose created a ripple effect that touched not only the beneficiaries of his schools, but American children, climbers, and politicians; and the ripple was also evident in the pool of listeners in the Minges Colisiseum. Mortenson spoke with a gentle purpose in his voice, his choice of words and mannerism dictated by his purpose to promote kindness and righteousness. Education is the key to preventing terrorism and to uplift women into leading healthy lives, all of which build a community rich in knowledge and . compassion. A prime example is that the Taliban has a higher chance of recruiting boys from illiterate mothers; this holds true. During his speech, he applauded every student in the room, no «) | aS 1. especially those who will be first generation college graduates, incredibly emphasizing that knowledge is power. In his book, he mentioned that his good friend Haji Ali wanted nothing more than to educate the children of Korphe. In his speech, he Mentioned that he asked the citizens of central Asia what they wanted most, and the women replied that they did not want their babies to die so that they may attend school. While spreading academic institutions in central Asia, Mortenson has come to learn that a way to empower people is to €mpower the elders. When trying to determine what is best for a country, one should consult the group of seniors. There are thirty-two provinces in Afghanistan, and in each province there are ten to twelve elders; these elders are the real integrity and Power of the country. It is important that we devote time to our Senior citizens and lend our hands to help our communities, our world. It is especially essential for progression that we listen More, we let our hearts speak, and we take good notes. Though the larger than life success of this one man is now breathing on its own, it still does not overshadow the hardships that Mortenson encountered before creating this life. Generating money to fund his project was many times near hopeless, and sometimes when things started to look up, it took a turn back down. Occasionally, the only thing that stood clearly was a vocal promise, “I will build a school.” All else crumbled, it seemed. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of working late hospital shifts, living in less than comfortable quarters, and rampant traveling, Mortenson combined passion, perseverance, and patience, ultimately resulting in his success.. Throughout the night, the Minges Coliseum was flooded with an exuberance of admiration and pride for this bold man in a dark suit, accented with a purple and gold tie by the name of Greg Mortenson. , - Academics x ee ea ta SS a A Theatrical Treasure: Where are you originally from? I'm from Winston-Salem, NC. I lived there until I moved to Greenville [for college]. What interested you in your major? I've always known that I wanted to study theatre when I went to college. I never had any interest in another major, but I always assumed I'd study acting. Once I got to ECU, I realized that acting wasn't meant for me. But not knowing what else to study I kept taking theatre classes, including costuming. Once I was in the class I realized I was actually pretty good at it and enjoyed it just as much as acting. I love that everyday I come to campus, I get to work in the costume shop doing what I love What has been your weirdest college experience? Being a theatre major, we are destined to have weirder experiences than most students. I've been a part of making Some very wacky costumes, including a snake, a dragonfly and a large single breast man. But one of the weirdest times was in my theatre history class. My group had to present a Roman play called The Eunuch. We decided to re-tell the Story as a children's story gone horribly wrong. We ad-libbed Most of the presentation, but our class and our teacher loved it. It was so funny and so much fun! Anna Steinback Plays the Role What are you career plans after college? I plan on going to graduate school as soon as I can after I graduate from ECU. I want to continue developing my skills as a designer so that eventually I can be the head costume designer for a regional theater or somewhere even bigger, like for film or Broadway. I'd love to work at any location or theatre that would allow me to design and construct costumes for shows. Academics 83 esp irptelne ae St CNRS rer Shalen Ennis prepares backstage at the Turnage Theatre (Washington) for Storybook Theatre's production of Charlotte’s Web. ve Me (above) Storybook Theatre performed a sta version of “Three Cups of Tea” for multiple audiences across eastern North Carolina, including AW eu Kevan run recom Key mrclelenCeyim @ikercam\y (OuCen et mm GREAIB) Baloo the Bear and friends assembled a Storybook OW prertu even breyenrexexey pn raream pritiave lem dente ssn Storybook Theatre presents the story of Coyote and the Stars at the annual Youth Arts Festival. Lalobeaenen re e4yitl \ —enwson eo THULIN i | 50% OFF 3 ast exerts PRICE ets? es geet rT Spotlight: Rachel Collins College of Health & Human Performance Hometown: Greenville, NC Major: Recreational Therapy Expected Graduation Date: May 2012 Why did ‘you choose your major? | enjoy helping ! ‘ “ 7 1 4 Le 2 people. I am a compassionate person. But ‘ _ recreational therapy has everything that I would love to do. It is always changing and growing, and there are always new people to meet, help, counsel and encourage. I can also be creative with what I do as well. It truly fits me What are your plans following graduation? | would like to find a job as a recreational therapist, hopefully in behavioral health or with special populations. Campus Activities: Victory Campus Ministries, Dowdy Student Stores Customer Service Assistant What are some of your hobbies and off-campus interests? I love dancing and anything to do with creative and expressive arts. I enjoy painting, | writing and acting. I travel when time permits; my favorite place to visit is London. I adore my golden retriever, Annie, and I never get ebacemeya listening to any and all types of music. photo by Cliff Hollis rved Is rese r studénts who Collins pul ks fo Rachel textboo would b later d g them up ata kin e pic ate. ise Professor Hanna Jubran directs the loading of sculpture onto a students had works installed at the trailer. 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Trujillo, chair, was named a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association *Teresa Lever won the 2010 Helms Student Award from the ECU Chapter of Sigma X1 * Joshua Pruiett, Yolanda Wooten and Jeanette McDaniel received notable academic scholarships from the Dept of \ Clinical Laboratory Science | ( “Ipek Ozmen, ECU's first Turkish exchange student, enrolls in Department of Interior Design and Merchandising “Interior Design student Christine Trethaway named a Consultant for Wasabi 88 *T. Cole Phelps was selected “Outstanding Graduate Fall 2009” by the Department of Child Development and Family Relations a ble to enslave. % & ~ tee = 3 = SS “SS = &.§ hee 2 Ree = . 28 < = : S &!, SS = makes a people Educat eham Cc Uu —Peter Bro (top) Dr. Trip Lamb, professor in the Department of Biology, shares credit for discovering a new genus of lungless salamander. (middle) Derek Swart, a senior majoring in German literature and linguistics, stands before the Heidelberg Castle in Germany. (right) Chad Spence, one of Harriot College's outstanding freshman chemistry majors, received a prestigious position of Summer Intern at Duke Energy Corporation's Analytical Laboratory in Huntersville, NC. Spence worked: directly with scientists in environmental chemistry, nuclear and fossil station chemistry, and clean water analytical services. ebtcaevercaetas (top) ECU Maritime students and faculty restore and explore the origins of a 325-year-old cannon. ¢ GiyteCel(owationerimcontiiniamers journalist and social activist, Gloria Steinem sits with Christopher Taylor-Davis after delivering an historic lecture as a part of Harriot College's Voyages of Discovery Lecture Series. (left) W. Keats Sparrow, former professor and dean of the English department, passed in November 2009. Keats Sparrow founded the College’s Center for the Liberal Arts and maintained efforts to strengthen the liberal arts mission at ECU. He is pictured here trying on 16-th century “styles” at the Festival Park in Manteo, NC (cirea March, 2006). photos courtesy of the Thomas Harriot College of Arts & Sciences archives 22527! tS PRESSOR MAID T IES STAT STREETS TENN TE TT 3 Wane. isin lee iit nai allele A NR MME ET se AVAL — same se epics atone ae SAS Ta SL College of Education Highlights mas - *Journal of Curriculum and Instruction (JoCI) magazine 3 *Braitmayer Foundation awarded $30,465 to the ECU COE | ; received 2010 Edward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding in support of the ECU Teacher Academy Program in * | Wi} Contributions to Teacher Education _ Secondary Schools ba _, | | *COE's Project HEART recognized as Most Innovative *Debbie Metcalf, faculty member, received a Lucile Tih Program by North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism Cornetet Individual Award for professional development | | Pee Dee the Pirate entertains a group of incoming students during Orientation. Brody School of Medicine Highlights Es | “Dr. Darla Liles, a cancer specialist at BSOM, was named *The Sleep Disorders and Research Center at BSOM _ the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Eastern North received program accreditation from the American Carolina 2009 Woman of the Year Academy of Sleep Medicine *“BSOM welcomes its largest class in school history - 78 *ECU alumnus Dr. Ledyard E. Ross gives $4 million for members academic purposes at the School of Dentistry oS phate oaad os ene mm tees re ca m2 ~*~ em thai v — = < 1eLr 10F Jun ol aveateyere! R Freshman Abby Tamara Sachs ior Jun Petra Vogel Freshman Brooke Walter 10F Sen eve Artery il b4 Freshman »torthe finish Kristen Giese doing the butterfl Meaghan Syne take her dive. 21 Mike Anderson 14 Shawn Armstrong 22 Jared Avchen 4 Bryan Bass 35 Kevin Brandt 18 Philip Clark 9 Jacob Davis 5 Cameron Freeman 27 Chris Gosik 7 ‘Dustin Harrington 34 Devin Harris 15 = Jake Harris © 23 Austin Homan 32 Lance Honeycutt 33 Joseph Hughes 44 D.j. Jauss 36 Tyler Joyner 40 Tanner Merritt 38 Mike Mieszanek 29 Brad Mincey 8 Joe O’Malley 19 Kyle Roller 31 Seth Simmons 26 Patrick Somers 11 Sthil Sowers 10 Corey Thompson 2 ‘Billy Walling 25 Daniel Warzon 1 Trent Whitehead 37. Mark Wilder 3 Zach Woods 16 John Wooten 12. Mike Wright 20 Zach Wright 1z2 gi: eee Ce sac RR wor # Bie p to into Brock Young does a lay u get the ball the basket sure no Jontae Sherrod dribbles the ball down court toward the basket to make a shot. Erin Straughn prepares for a great shot. aE iH Glee aaRia icine ‘tial pepsccatinsaeaciaceh Season Record: Overall All Games: (10-21) Conference: (4-12) Non-Conference: (6-9) ack McCarthy ach M i ere)unstes mere) a game. ing orveemelten 1S ing h rally rolina. ES RTE BERS EE RET Rane cer Ra Pe IVE PRR TERT NO RRRE Co Good luck, McCarthy... hello Lebo. Although McCarthy's time as head basketball coach has come to a close, new Coach Jeff Lebo offers bright hopes for the coming season. Coach Jeff Lebo was the former coach at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Virginia Commonwealth. 4 oe oe aemene Fla. : 3s Elaine © Morgan 15 Gnee: a : orward ee N. Cc : : : aT Kelly se Guard Bee a : Jlison Spivey —- sheboro, N. e 1010) =1B} OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL ALL GAMEG........... (23-19) (72-2) (7-7) (4-2) (of0)\=1=1"1=1\ (6) =e (9-7) (ome) (3-5) (0-0) N(O)\ @x@)\\ = =1=1=1)\ (0) =e GP 9) (om) (4-2) (4-2) In ine Berli Sophomore Monaco ne Anto Grant Burress Freshman Br Men istow, Va. 1S Cory Hampshire Freshman Kearneysville, W.Va Hawley 10n, Il Freshman Nashville, N.C. 1 D s Team a0} ae oO 3S se) N =| 3S 23 Se ae = ee = woe aS N ” ian Murray rian. Ed Sophomore Fayetteville, N.C. ior Endwell, N.Y. Jarrett Newby Sen Palmer Freshman Gaitherburg, Md 10 Anton in Phronebarger Freshman Charlotte, Tadarr N.C Mattew Poiesz Pa. ’ Freshman Chalfont Alexandre Prevost Sophomore Chevy Chase, Md. Freshman Lensdale, Pa. Brian Quintrell 130 Kirstin Anderson Freshman Lincroft, N.J. Andrea Barletta Sophomore Jackson, N.J. I | ee ns Nicole Briggs Senior Barrington, N.J. Brittany Copeland Junior Stafford, Va. Lisa DeLorenzo Junior Monroeville, Pa. Jessica Foley Junior Raleigh, N.C. Stacey Gonzales Freshman Raleigh, N.C. Laura Gundry Freshman Doylestown, Pa. Britney Kott Freshman Millville, N.J. Brooke Kott Fresshman Millville, N.J Amanda Lapp Sophomore Raleigh, N.C. Samantha Lichtner Senior Newark, Del. Cassity Norris Freshman Knightdale, N.C. Ashley West Freshman Sinking Spring, Pa. Tara Wilson Sophomore Granite Falls. N.C. 131 Team Roster Tripp Brizendine SR Morr eee ear S lle, N.C. ille, N.C. Ke iSVi isvi Springs, N. Ryan Ejibner FR The Woodlands, TX FR Cary, N Jake Colley SO Holly Zach Edmondson FR Morr Michael Marshburn Bi Conner Sock SO Hickory, N.C. Adam Stephenson SO. Greenville, N.C ing Matt Sterl JR Tiverton, RI Warren Straub Harold Varner SO Gaston ° e N ia, d Watkins i Dav SO Hamlet, N.C. ht Ig Mark Alan Wr c N ty, i FR Tabor C 9/13/09 9/29/09 10/20/09 11/03/09 02/09/10 03/09/10 03/21/10 Bi Maryland Intercollegiate 11th of 15 VCU Shootout 10th of 14 Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate 1stof15 Hummingbird Invitational 2nd of 15 Jacksonville Invitational 4th of 15 Palmetto Interczollegiate 3rd of 18 Furman Intercollegiate 11th of 24 Abby Bools SR Hickory, N.C. Colleen Estes JR Cary, N.C. Faith Hardison FR Jamesville, N.C. Amber Littman JR Stoney Creek, N.C. Meghan Moore FR Bahama, N.C. Amy Otteson SO Wilson, N.C. OS We a ee wae a Ana Maria Puche SR Barranquilla, Colombia Julia Strandberg SO Greensboro, N.C. 134 Amy Otteson finishes up with a great hit. Amber Littman prepares for her hit. MPR ETSEM atte its gets ready for a good shot. Scoreboard 9/20/09 The Paladin Invitational 6th 10/06/09 Windy City Collegiate Classic 14th 10/11/09 Lady Tar Heel Invitational 10/20/09 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate 2nd 10/27/09 Edwin Watts/ Palmetto Intercollegiate 4th : 02/23/10 Kiawah Island Women's Intercollegiate 4th 03/02/10 OUCF Challenge 13th 03/09/10 Eagle Landing Invitational Sth 03/23/10 Pinehurst Challenge 8th Ses a oa we Sia RERUNS oe Ce Nae en nano ae gO earnagen ey sgt Because Secor" i ees it uaa a as sp east Botan eas aye cube! ee eres See Sone ee ae arenes rreslsbor aint ora pate * ic ics aan is oa Pease nes ney ‘ se : oteor eno ahi iS : : : : pence f Ecce cae cee aie p a «CSO. tae ati : : ec ee ms sae a aucuce : slates we dai ties x at is Sey ese SOEs Ee epee ipa a nev sbed coat cla SOREN NRER. 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Dunne Jennifer N. D Ami L. Drake Caitlyn L. Dicks Marisa M. Fetch Brittany N. Fields Betty S. Foh 149 Samantha B. Freegard Whitley T. Geathers Alycia L. Gibson Ashley Glover i S i = = Ki w sS = Ss i) 2 S = > S eS S bey <) S oa 5 S ~ S Ss = S oo = 2 © S S = S | 3S FB = <= . Gibson ee Joe Frazier Valeriya Ghette Jessenia E. Garcia Erica D 2 N Q 3 20 = io) Ss si S = 2 8 S 3 = : : s ) S F. Fry Mary A. Foltz Michelle Amy N. Gutkin Carolyn M. Hamilton Cassidy Hamrick Torell C. Hardison Quontelya S. Harper 151 : Chandra M. Hartsfield rris Sheneka S. Ha rris Danielle M. Ha rris Angela Ha ington rring . Ha na D Vardi Scott R. Helfrich Steven W. Heneson E. Hegler Sara B. Hedrick Sarah ie L. Hedlund Stephan Joseph Lee K. Hicks . Herring ael D Mich rring 5S. He Krystle E. Hernandez wa Deyan Elaine M. Hodshon IT. Hodges Yolonda Hildebrand John A = z oS S ny S i: iS SS 3 > 3 = = S S S = > & Ashley Holt Rovonne J. Horton Novice M. Hoskins Taurian C. Houston Angela Howell Gregory E. James ¢ aan Cassandra Jenkins Dion R. Jenkins Jessica R. Johnson 153 seer An os > © oo ~ % SS = = S 4 a = = oe = SS S 8 ‘ = bj : : = : > = = 8 reo = = x gS = x oo g s = = = = ~) = S ay = el a - 2 E 2 = a ~ > s = = 3 -& = 2 ~ bee] ~~ Q & a S < > = > S 3s 8 nd ; i S > x ; ~ S 3 <4 = 2B = a) S — > = S = 35 ™ x 8 — — . S 5 5 = = s oo ; i S < a Z = 8 Sy S = 8 5 2 iz me) << : S i = € > 3 = S RA A ; David S. Lancaster Monica A. Leal Barbara L. Lee ne enna Jennifer Lemkes Cheyenne A. Lewis Mino R. Lewis 159 rzilli Corey F. Mansfield Candace M. Little Robbie B. Mccraw Jessica L. Ma S 5 : . Ss S S SS = z 3 Ss ‘ S$ 2 3 = 8 i = : = S = © S a = ~ = = S = 3S = S = S me SS lee = = = es i=) : & = = > = $ = = S zy = Ss 5 wm Ss Ss Ss S ~ = = = S es Ss mS $ s : 5 S Ss S a = = & > = : = = RS SS) = RS =) = S a S 5 OS RS} = = 8 = <= = S = = 8 N H —, is Lew G. Long A le Stephan Christopher : } j Lucia Morillo Cory E. Mosley Mary Ellen Miller Alexander S. Montclair Kimberly R. Mills 137 Victoria A. Nesbi Faten Odeh Jessica L. Neely Kieshanna R. Norman = ss So E : ww : 5 nj = s =< = S S S = S 2 Sy is) = xs 8 3 = G =. 8 SS s = RQ RS 3 3 = = ea = > s g : : = = S ; = —, = 4 x S = 3 : > S 5 he 2 — - Lauren A. Veal Luke T. Waller Kimberly A. West Leah L. Whitaker | Elizabeth M. Williams Elizabeth N. Williams Raymond T. Williams Steven R. Williams | 165 = 2 aH lj iS > | = gg | 3 5 = S i = = =< | il | = 2 x S aa et = N = is) = & = = | > = is} s _ g 3 i S = | = = iP = : = = = as} = = S Q 166 “Only as high as I reach can I grou, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I See, only as much as I dream can I be.” --Karen Ravn CONGRATULATIONS, (GRADUATES! 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