2006 Virginia Tech Women's Roster
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VIRGINIA TECH BLACKSBURG, VA. From a meager beginning in October of 1872, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State One of America’s best college towns, Blacksburg is a perfect setting for a great university like Virginia University, popularly known as Virginia Tech, has evolved into a comprehensive university of Tech. national and international prominence. As Virginia’s largest university, with 25,600 students Located in Southwest Virginia on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, on campus, and one of the top research institutions in the nation, it is an institution that Blacksburg combines the laid-back lifestyle of a small town with the amenities one would expect to fi nd fi rmly embraces a history of putting knowledge to work. That tradition is rooted in the around a major center of higher education. Together, the town and university have worked hard to create a motto, Ut Prosim: “That I May Serve,” and Virginia Tech’s land-grant missions of instruction, progressive community that ranks among the nation’s elite living environments. research, and solving the problems of society through public service and outreach activities. Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg gained national and international attention by creating the world’s fi rst “electronic village.” Businesses and industries have been drawn by the potential of the quaint INSTRUCTION town. Virginia Tech’s eight colleges (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture & Urban Established in 1798 by John and William Black, the town is surrounded by scenic mountain views that Studies, Pamplin College of Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Human Sciences, Natural accentuate the area. Since its founding, Blacksburg has grown to become the largest town in Virginia. Resources, Science, and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, plus the The nearly 42,000 residents (including students) enjoy a close proximity to a variety of recreation areas Graduate School) offer more degree programs than any other university in the state with 60 such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Claytor Lake and the New River. The region features a undergraduate and 110 graduate programs. Virginia Tech is one of the nation’s leaders in moderate climate and four distinct seasons. developing and using new instructional technologies. Blacksburg was recently named by Outside magazine as one of the top 10 places to live in America. The town’s location (adjacent to major in ter state RESEARCH highways) provides convenient access to most points With annual research expenditures of about $269 million, Virginia Tech consistently in the southern and eastern parts of the country. ranks among the top research universities in the United States. With more than 100 research More information on Blacksburg can be found centers, the university also consistently ranks among the top institutions in industry- on the web site of the Blacksburg Elec tron ic Village, supported research and near the top 10 in the number of patents issued each year. www.bev.net or at www.blacksburg.va.us. The university’s faculty and students are involved in more than 3,700 research projects in fi elds ranging from biotechnology to materials, from the environment and energy to food and From peaceful outings at the nearby health, and from transportation to computing information. Cascades, to thrilling Tech football games at Lane Stadium, to downtown festivals, the Blacksburg area has a lot to offer. OUTREACH and INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS As part of its outreach mission, Virginia Tech is involved in a multitude of economic and community development projects. For example, it helps global marketing efforts, investigates better uses for strip-mined land, helps clean the Chesapeake Bay and other state waterways, directs reforestation in Senegal — and the list goes on. Outreach efforts focus on education and the dissemination of knowledge in the global society in which we live. Visit Virginia Tech on the Internet at www.vt.edu. VIRGINIA TECH 2005-06 TRACK & FIELD 2005-06 SCHEDULE Indoor Season Date Event Location Dec. 2-3 Clemson Opener Clemson, S.C. Dec. 3 VMI Invitational Lexington, Va. Jan. 13-14 Virginia Tech Invitational Blacksburg, Va. Jan. 20-21 Clemson Invitational Clemson, S.C. Jan. 27-28 Pole Vault Summit Reno, Nev. Feb. 3-4 Husker Invitational Lincoln, Neb. Feb. 4 Liberty Record Bash Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 10-11 Penn State Invitational State College, Pa. Feb. 17-18 Virginia Tech Challenge Blacksburg, Va. Feb. 23-25 ACC Championships Blacksburg, Va. THE UNIVERSITY Mar. 4 Virginia Tech Last Chance Blacksburg, Va. Location ........................................................................Blacksburg, Va. Mar. 10-11 NCAA Championships Fayetteville, Ark. Founded ......................................................................................1872 Enrollment ................................................................................ 28,000 Outdoor Season Colors .................................................... Chicago maroon & burnt orange Date Event Location Nickname ...................................................................................Hokies Mar. 18 Hurricane Invitational Miami, Fla. Conference .......................................................................Atlantic Coast Mar. 24-25 Florida State Relays Tallahassee, Fla. President ....................................................................Dr. Charles Steger Apr. 1 UNC Charlotte Invitational Charlotte, N.C. Director of Athletics ............................................................. Jim Weaver Apr. 7-8 Texas Relays Austin, Texas Associate A.D./Track Administrator ....................................... Tom Gabbard Apr. 7-8 Duke Invitational Durham, N.C. Apr. 14-15 Sea Ray Relays Knoxville, Tenn. Apr. 20-22 ACC Championships Winston-Salem, N.C. TRACK & FIELD QUICK FACTS Apr. 27-29 Penn Relays Philadelphia, Pa. Director of track & fi eld ...................................................... Dave Cianelli Apr. 30 Stanford Invitational Palo Alto, Calif. Associate men’s track & fi eld head coach (throws) ...................... Greg Jack May 3 Liberty Invitational Lynchburg, Va. Sprints, hurdles and jumps coach ..................................Lawrence Johnson May 12-13 Georgia Tech Invitational Atlanta, Ga. Distance coach ................................................................... Ben Thomas May 26-27 NCAA East Regionals Greensboro, N.C. Assistant distance coach ....................................................... Stacey Vidt June 7-10 NCAA National Championships Sacramento, Calif. Secretary ..........................................................................Penny Martin June 22-25 USA Track & Field Championships Indianapolis, Ind. Track & fi eld offi ce phone .................................................. 540-231-5037 Track and fi eld fax ............................................................ 540-231-6686 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2005 ACC indoor fi nish (m/w) ............................................... Sixth/Ninth 2005 ACC outdoor fi nish (m/w) ............................................. Sixth/Ninth 2006 Schedule, Hokie Quick Facts .........................................................1 Men’s indoor all-ACC returning/lost ....................................................2/1 This Is Virginia Tech ........................................................................2-3 Women’s indoor all-ACC returning/lost ................................................6/0 Virginia Tech Track & Field ................................................................4-5 Men’s outdoor all-ACC returning/lost ..................................................4/0 Coaching Staff .............................................................................. 6-10 Women’s outdoor all-ACC returning/lost ..............................................3/0 Dave Cianelli, Director of Track & Field ..................................................6 Greg Jack, Associate Head Men’s Track & Field Coach (Throws) ..................7 SPORTS INFORMATION Lawrence Johnson, Sprints Coach .........................................................8 Sports Information Director ................................................... Dave Smith Ben Thomas, Distance Coach ................................................................9 Associate ..........................................................................Anne Panella Stacey Vidt, Assistant Distance Coach ...................................................9 Assistants ..............................................................Bill Dyer, Torye Hurst Volunteer Coaches ............................................................................ 10 .............................................................. David Knachel, Bryan Johnston 2006 Women’s Outlook and Roster ...................................................... 11 Secretary .......................................................................... Donna Smith Women’s Profi les ........................................................................ 12-22 Sports Information phone ...............................................(540) 231-6726 Women To Watch ............................................................................. 23 Sports Information fax ....................................................(540) 231-6984 2006 Men’s Outlook and Roster .......................................................... 24 Hokies on the Web ................................................. www.hokiesports.com