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Dear Ram supporters,

My name is Steve Trachier, and it is a privilege to be in my second year serving as Director of Intercol- legiate Athletics at Texas Wesleyan University. It is my honor to welcome you to this publication, the athletic department, and to Texas Wesleyan Universi- ty. I hope that you find this media guide informative and useful as you learn more about our great institu- tion. Texas Wesleyan offers student-athletes an outstanding combination of both academic and athletic excellence. Located just minutes away from beautiful downtown Fort Worth, Texas Wesleyan competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics at the Division I level and is a member of the Red River Athletic Conference. Diverse in membership, the conference includes both public and private institutions located in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. The athletic department features thirteen NAIA varsity intercollegiate programs, including: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track & field, and women’s volleyball. In addition, we boast the nation’s most dominant collegiate table tennis program. Texas Wesleyan offers students a unique blend of personal attention in the classroom and tremendous coaching on the athletic field. The University’s 13:1 student-faculty ratio allows students to obtain a new degree of confidence, while our outstanding coaching staff includes former professional athletes as well as an Olympic Medalist. Our coaches spend countless hours preparing their student-athletes for success in the classroom and on the field of play, as well as for success in life. If you are a student-athlete that is serious about continuing your education and earning a quality degree while competing at a high level of intercollegiate sports, come visit us and experience first-hand all that Texas Wesleyan University has to offer its students. Enjoy this publication, and we look forward to meeting you. Sincerely,

Steven A. Trachier AD, Texas Wesleyan University Quick Facts

TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts & Table of Contents...... 1 2012-13 Lady Rams ...... 2-8 Coaching Staff ...... 3 Roster & Schedule ...... 4 Meet the Lady Rams ...... 5-7 Season Preview ...... 8 Texas Wesleyan ...... 9-16 SAC ...... 10 Facilities ...... 11 Athletic Directory ...... 12-13 Texas Wesleyan Athletic History ...... 14 This is Texas Wesleyan ...... 15 Campus Map...... 16

QUICK FACTS Location ...... Fort Worth, TX 76105 Founded ...... 1890 Enrollment ...... 3,378 Nickname ...... Rams Colors ...... Blue and Gold Affiliation...... NAIA Division I Conference ...... Red River Athletic President ...... Frederick G. Slabach Athletics Director ...... Steven Trachier Faculty Athletics Rep...... Dr.Pam Rast Head Athletic Trainer ...... Kyle Morgan MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Information Director...... Josh Lacy Fort Worth Star-Telegram Assistant SID ...... Ryan Amador John Henry ...... (817) 390-7761 Athletics Phone...... (817) 531-4210 Dallas Morning News Bob Yates ...... (214) 977-8260 TEXAS WESLEYAN GOLF Arlington Star-Telegram Head Coach ...... Kevin Millikan Larry Lutz ...... (817) 548-5400 Phone ...... (817) 531-7518 Arlington Morning News E-Mail ...... [email protected] Cameron Maun ...... (214) 977-2770 WFAA-TV (ABC) SPORT S INFORMATION George Riba ...... (214) 977-6585 Sports Information Director ...... Josh Lacy KDFW-TV (Fox) Office Phone ...... (817) 531-4855 Mike Doocy...... (817) 654-4000 Cell ...... (817) 713-6658 KTVT-TV (CBS) ...... (817) 451-1111 Fax ...... (817) 531-4208 KXAS-TV (NBC) E-Mail ...... [email protected] Derek Castillo...... (817) 654-6311 Interim Sports Information Director . . . . . Jeremiah Washington NOTE: This guide contains historical information that dates back to the Athletic Department’s inception in 1935. To E-Mail ...... [email protected] make any corrections or provide information that will aid Assistant SID...... Ryan Amador in its accuracy, please contact the Texas Wesleyan Sports E-Mail ...... [email protected] Information department at (817) 531-4855 or write us at 1201 Website...... www.ramsports.net Wesleyan St., Ft.Worth,TX 76105. Address...... 1201 Wesleyan St CREDITS: The 2012-13 Golf Media Guide was created by Fort Worth, TX, 76105 Claudia Ikeizumi, RAM Integrated Media Group, Josh Lacy and Jeremiah Washington.

2012-2013 Coaching Staff Kevin Millikan Assistant Athletic Director Head Women’s Golf Coach Kevin Millikan will head up the Texas Wesleyan University women’s golf program which is set to begin play in fall 2012. Millikan is in his seven- teenth year of service at Texas Wesleyan University. He also serves the department as Assistant Athletic Director after previously serving seven years as Athletic Director and 10 seasons as head men’s golf coach.

In10 seasons as head men’s golf coach, he led the Rams to 17 tournament wins. In his first four years, the Rams qualified for the NCAA Division II Regionals three times, earning a national championship berth and an 11th place finish in 2000. In five of his last six seasons as head coach, Millikan led the Rams to a top-10 finish in the NAIA National Tournament and had at least one All-American selection in each of his last six seasons. In 2009, he led the Rams to their ninth NAIA National runner-up finish.

Millikan joined the Wesleyan golf team as a player following the 1995 championship season and has been involved with the University ever since.

As a player, he participated in the 1997 NAIA National Golf Championship and was a member of the 1997 H.O.T. Conference Championship Team. That season he was chosen by his teammates to receive the Lewis & Dorothy Peek 3-D Award, given annually in recognition of a player’s desire, dedication and determination. In both the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Millikan was nominated by the coaching staff for the Gene & Ann Burge Sportsmanship Award.

Following his senior season, Millikan served as the Rams’ assistant coach for two years before taking over as head coach after the 1999 National Championship season.

Millikan also held a tremendous record in his seven years as Texas Wesleyan’s Athletic Director. He was named Red River Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year for the 2009-10 school year after Texas Wesleyan’s eight NAIA sports posted an overall record of 150-94 (.615). The Rams excelled in conference play, posting a record of 82-28 (.745) and winning RRAC Championships in baseball, men’s basketball, men’s golf, and softball. Five teams were ranked in the top-25 nationally, while three made NAIA National Tournament appearances. That year, 31 Rams received All-Conference recognition, while four were named NAIA All-American. The Rams also excelled in the classroom. Six athletes were named NAIA Scholar-Athletes, while 82 posted GPAs of 3.0 or higher. In all, 242 student-athletes notched a cumulative GPA of 2.84.

In the following year, Millikan led the Department to its first Red River Athletic Conference All- Sports Award. The Rams took one RRAC Championship and six runner-up finishes while scoring points in 11 of their 12 sponsored sports. The department added men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs and continued to excel in the classroom. More than 300 athletes combined for a GPA of 2.78, while 117 held a 3.0 or higher.

In addition, Millikan has helped make tremendous improvements to the school’s athletic facilities. A newly renovated Sid Richardson Center (basketball, volleyball, and table tennis) opened in the fall of 2008 the Morton Fitness Center opened in 2010, and parking and field lighting have been added to Martin Field (soccer).

Millikan graduated from Texas Wesleyan in December 1998 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Fort Worth with their daughter, Kenedy. 3 Roster & Schedule 2012-2013

2012-13 RAM ROSTER NAME HT. YR. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Alexis Belton 5-9 So. West Monroe, LA / University of Mobile McKenzie Brown 5-6 Fr. Bedford, TX / Trinity H.S. Elena Cervantez 5-3 Fr. Fort Worth, TX / Arlington Heights High School Jenna Devine 5-4 Jr. Burleson, TX / Hill College Deborah Dover 5-10 Jr. China Spring, TX / McClennan C.C. Allyson Harvey 5-6 Fr. Ramona, CA / Ramona H.S. Jessica Liptak 5-7 Fr. Haslet, TX / Haslet H.S. Stephanie Myers 5-3 Fr. Bastrop, TX / Bastrop H.S. Rachel Zastoupil 5-7 Fr. Longview, TX / Pine Tree H.S.

2012-13 RAM SCHEDULE

DATE EVENT HOST COURSE LOCATION HOLES 9/11/2012 Hawks Creek Texas Wesleyan/ Hawks Creek Westworth 36 Invitational Northwood Village, TX 10/2/2012 Al Jones Memorial UT-Tyler The Cascades Tyler, TX 36 10/8/2012 OCU Stars Fall Classic Oklahoma City Uni- Lincoln Park Oklahoma City, 36 versity West OK 10/16/2012 DBU Golf Classic Dallas Baptist University Golf Club of Dallas, TX 36 Dallas 2/18/2013 Claud Jacobs Collegiate UH-Victoria Colony Creek Victoria, TX 36 3/11-12/2013 Texoma Chevy Dealers Texas A&M Commerce Tanglewood Pottsboro, TX 36 Lion Invitational Resort 3/18-19/2013 Midwestern State Midwestern State Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX 36 Invitational University Country Club 3/25-26/2013 Bluebonnet Classic Northwood Tangle Ridge Cedar Hill, TX 36 4/8-9/2013 West Region Invitational Southwestern University Berry Creek Georgetown, TX 36 4/22-23/2013 RRAC/KCAC RRAC/KCAC Lincoln Park Oklahoma City, 36 Championship West OK 5/21-24/2013 NAIA National NAIA Wilderness Ridge Lincoln, NE 72 Championship Golf Course Home Games are in bold

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Jenna Devine Classification: Junior HT.: 5’4” Hometown: Burleson, TX Previous School: Hill College High School: Devine won district and bi-district championships with BHS in 2009 and 2010. She was named first team All-District and MVP in 2009 and 2010.

Personal: Born Jenna Lee Devine on October 22 in Burleson, TX. Devine is the daughter of Brian and Janet Devine. She majoring in biology.

Deborah Dover Classification: Junior HT.: 5’10” Hometown: China Spring, TX Previous School: McClennan C.C. Prior to Wesleyan: Dover was named Academic All-American. She was also a member of the High- lassie team that finished third at the NJCAA National Championship. Dover won the Region V Cham- pionship and was named to the NJCAA Academic Team of the Year. High School: Dover received the UIL Athletic Accomplishment Award and CATE Award. Her team was team district champs four consecutive years and team state qualifiers for three years. Personal: Born Deborah Lea Dover on May 27 in Fort Worth. She is the daughter of David and Tere- sa Dover and has two siblings named Elizabeth and Rebekah. Dover is majoring in early childhood education.

Alexis Belton Classification: Sophomore HT.: 5’9” Hometown: West Monroe, LA Previous School: University of Mobile Prior to Wesleyan: Belton had three top 10 finishes for the University of Mobile with low rounds of 79 and 77. High School: Belton was a 1st team All-District and 2nd team All-State selection as a captain in basketball, won FCA Female Athlete of the Year for NE Louisiana and was selected for the Louisiana Junior Cup team. She had a top 10 finish in the Louisiana State Regionals in 2011 and finished top 10 in the 2011 LWGA State Championship. Personal: Born Alexis Belton on June 9 in Louisiana. She is the daughter of Alana and John Belton. Belton is majoring in mass communications.

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McKenzie Brown Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’6” Hometown: Bedford Previous School: Trinity H.S. High School: Brown was named the 2011-2012 varsity captain at Trinity HS. She placed 3rd at the NTPGA area championship. Personal: Born McKenzie Leanne Brown on October 5 in Bedford, TX. She is the daughter of Leslie and Darryl Brown and has one sibling named Megan. Brown is majoring in psychology.

Elena Cervantez Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’3” Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Arlington Heights High School High School: Cervantez was on the district championship team at AHHS in 2011 and 2012. She placed second individually at the district tournament in 2011 and 2012, took 8th place in the regional tournament in 2011, placed 4th at the regional tournament in 2012, and qualified for the state tournament, where she placed 32nd. Personal: Born Elena Cervantez on November 13 in Fort Worth, TX. She is the daughter of Gonzo and Lydia Cervantez and has three siblings named Samantha, Nicole and Joel.

Allyson Harvey Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’6” Hometown: Ramona, CA Previous School: Ramona H.S. High School: Harvey was a four-year letter winner at Ramona High, team captain for three years and was named Player of the Year in 2010. She qualified for the CIF and was recognized as the second person from Ramona High to do so. Personal: Born Allyson Harvey on January 17 in Poway, CA. She is the daughter of Brent and Corri Harvey and has two siblings named Tyler and Dane. Harvey is majoring in mathematics.

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Jessica Liptak Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7” Hometown: Haslet, TX Previous School: Haslet H.S. Prior to Wesleyan: Liptak was a First Tee selection for the Hank Haney IJGA, National Lifeskills Acad- emy, future leaders forum, and Advanced Player Academy in 2010. She has been a member of the First Tee of Fort Worth junior advisory committee from 2009-Present. Liptak has been a member of the First Tee program committee from 2010-Present. She finished 4th out of 135 in the NTJPGA 2011 metro summer series for girls 15-16.

Personal: Born Jessica Liptak on September 24 in Newport News, VA. She is the daughter of John and Susan Liptak and has one sibling named Jennifer. Liptak is majoring in mass communication.

Stephanie Myers Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’3” Hometown: Bastrop, TX Previous School: Bastrop H.S. Personal: Born Stephanie Anne Myers on March 25 in Temple, TX. She is the daughter of Rex and Sandra Myers and has two siblings named Steven and Jeffrey. Myers is majoring in business.

Kerry Zastoupil Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7” Hometown: Longview, TX Previous School: Pine Tree H.S. High School: Zastoupil was a four-year letter winner at Pine Tree High, where she helped her team to a 2nd place finish in the district tournament, was named 2nd team All-District, 1st team Aca- demic All-District and team MVP her junior season. Zastoupil placed 4th individually at the district tournament her senior season and helped her team to a district championship. She was named 1st team All-District and 1st team Academic All-District and won girls champion and was named Player of the Year by first tee Piney Woods. Zastoupil qualified for the NTPGA for the east area and tour championships.

Personal: Born Kerry Rachel Zastoupil on January 29 in Tokyo, Japan. She is the daughter of Kerry and Mary Zastoupil and has one sibling named Aubrey. Zastoupil is majoring in biology. 7 Season Preview 2012-2013 Texas Wesleyan Women’s Golf Team Kicks Off Inaugural Season Texas Wesleyan announced the introduction of women’s golf with a long-time Wesleyan coach taking over the helm, providing much anticipation of a successful start.

Coach Kevin Millikan moved into the head coaching position to build Texas Wesleyan’s women’s golf program.

“It’s an exciting time for Texas Wesleyan and for myself,” Millikan said. “I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to return to coaching and to lead the program to a nationally competitive level. I think with our location and the facilities and other resources that are available to us here in Fort Worth, that we have a chance to make an impact from the start. The success we’ve seen on the men’s side certainly opens some doors for us within the community. There is no question that Texas Wesleyan Golf is well known in the community. That will benefit the women’s program as well, and we will be expected to represent at that same level.”

Coach Millikan named his first recruit, Jessica Liptak, in December. He signed nine other player s in rapid succession before the Lady Rams began their inaugural season in September 2012.

The roster features two juniors, a sophomore and six freshmen.

The Lady Rams will take to the links fo rthe first time on Sept. 11 when they co-host the Hawks Creek Classic Invitational.

8 TEXAS SAC Texas Wesleyan

Texas Wesleyan To Join Sooner Athletic Conference in 2013 Texas Wesleyan University and two other Texas schools will move to the Sooner Athletic Confer- ence (SAC) beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year. Texas Wesleyan, Northwood University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) – all longtime members of the Red River Athletic Conference – will join the SAC. The announcement was made jointly by the schools’ presidents – Texas Wesleyan’s Frederick G. Slabach, SAGU’s Kermit Bridges and Northwood’s Kevin Fegan in September 2012.

Texas Wesleyan, as well as Northwood and SAGU, have enjoyed their tenure with RRAC, but are looking forward to what the new relationship will offer, Slabach said.

“This move isn’t just about joining a more competitive conference,” Slabach said. “The closer prox- imity of other conference schools gives our student-athletes the benefit of spending more time in class and less time on the road.”

Having 10 schools in the SAC means the conference will be able to advance two teams out of the conference to post-season competitions.

“The competitive environment in the Sooner is demanding,” Slabach said. “But we look forward to the challenge.”

SAC Commissioner John Hudson said the conference is delighted with the additions of these three great institutions and believes the move creates one of the strongest conferences in the NAIA.

Current SAC schools are John Brown, Mid-America Christian, Oklahoma Baptist, Oklahoma City, St. Gregory’s, Wayland Baptist, and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The SAC’s offices are located in Oklahoma City. 10 Texas Wesleyan Facilities

SID RICHARDSON CENTER The Sid Richardson Center was built in 1970 and was renovated in 2008. The Center is the home to Rams basketball, volleyball, and table tennis, and also houses athletic offices, athletic training, an indoor swimming pool, and cheer and competitive dance. Directions to the Sid Richardson Center From Interstate Highway 30, exit Beach Street. Travel south on Beach Street. Turn left on Rosedale Avenue. Turn left on Collard Street. The Sid Richarson Center is the second building on your left.

LAGRAVE FIELD LaGrave Field is one of the top facilities to host collegiate baseball in the country, and has a history that is unmatched by any ballpark in Texas. LaGrave Field has hosted baseball in two erras, 1926-64 and 2002-present. In 2002, the modern field was built on the site of the old ballpark. Homeplate sits where it did in 1926 and the dugouts that played host to numerous Major League Hall of Famers still stand. Directions to LaGrave Field From Interstate Highway 35W, exit North Side Dr. and travel west. Turn left on Main St. Turn left on 7th St. 7th St. will take you directly into the LaGrave Field parking lot.

SYCAMORE PARK Sycamore Park has been home to Lady Rams Softball since 1989. The field has a capacity of 500 with unlimited overflow seating. The dimensions of the field are 210 feet in left field, 225 feet in center field, and 205 feet in right field. Directions to Sycamore Park From Interstate Highway 30, exit Beach Street. Travel south on Beach Street. Turn right on Rosedale Avenue. Turn right into the Sycamore Park entrance.

MARTIN FIELD Martin Field was built in 1999 and has been the home of Texas Wesleyan Soccer ever since. The field has an official seating capacity of 500, but also has unlimited overflow seating. The Rams offer a natural grass playing surface as well as a practice field. Martin Field is also used by the Texas Wesleyan intramural department. Directions to Martin Field From Interstate Highway 30, exit Beach Street. Travel south on Beach Street, then take a left on Lancaster Avenue (State Hwy. 180). Martin Field will be on your right side less than a mile from Beach Street.

11 Athletic Directory Texas Wesleyan

Texas Wesleyan University Athletics 1201 Wesleyan St. Fort Worth,TX 76028 Phone: (817) 531-4210 Fax: (817) 531-4208

Administration Frederick G. Slabach, President (817) 531-4401 [email protected] Pati Alexander,VP Enrollment and Student Services (817) 531-4214 [email protected] Steven Trachier, Athletic Director (817) 531-4874 [email protected] Kevin Millikan, Assistant Athletic Director (817) 531-7518 [email protected] Vanessa Alonso, Administrative Assistant (817) 531-4857 [email protected] Pam Rast, Faculty Athletic Represenative (817) 531-4876 [email protected]

Athletic Training Kyle Morgan, Head Athletic Trainer (817) 531-7590 [email protected] Melissa Weeldreyer, Assistant Athletic Trainer (817) 531-7590 [email protected] Alicia Berry, Assistant Athletic Trainer (817) 531-7590 [email protected]

Sports Information Josh Lacy, Sports Information Director (817) 531-4855 [email protected] Ryan Amador, Assistant Sports Information Director (817) 531-4432 [email protected] Jeremiah Washington, Interim Sports Information Director (817) 531-4855 [email protected]

Baseball Mike Jeffcoat, Head Coach (817) 531-7547 [email protected] Blake Walker, Assistant Coach (817) 531-7548 [email protected] DeWayne Vaughn, Pitching Coach (817) 531-7548

Men’s Basketball Brennen Shingleton, Head Coach (817) 531-4212 [email protected] Tim Bellmon,Assistant Coach (817) 531-4212 Zach Stevenson, Manager

Women’s Basketball Bill Franey, Head Coach (817) 531-6599 [email protected] 12 Texas Wesleyan Athletic Directory

Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Natnael Amare, Head Coach (817) 531-4291 [email protected]

Men’s Golf Bobby Cornett, Head Coach (817) 531-5843 [email protected] Kevin Millikan, Assistant Coach (817) 531-4874 [email protected] Ronnie Rosson, Director of Instruction (817) 531-5843 Mitch Hendon, Assistant Coach (817) 531-5843 [email protected]

Men’s Soccer Tyler Powell, Head Coach (817) 531-4223 [email protected] Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach (817) 531-4223 [email protected]

Women’s Soccer Josh Gibbs, Head Coach (817) 531-7556 [email protected] Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach (817) 531-7556 [email protected] Brianna McKernon, Assistant Coach (817) 531-7556

Softball Shannon Gower, Head Coach (817) 531-4852 [email protected]

Table Tennis Jasna Reed, Head Coach (817) 531-7555 [email protected] Keith Evans, Coach (817) 531-7555 [email protected] David Livings, Tournament and Equipment Manager (817) 531-7555

Volleyball Christy Clawson, Head Coach (817) 531-4850 [email protected] Brendan Kerr, Assistant Coach (817) 531-4850 [email protected] Robert Brown, Strength & Conditioning Coach (817) 531-4850

13 Athletic History Texas Wesleyan

The Texas Wesleyan athletic department has been 58 consecutive games and 30 consecutive matches. competing in intercollegiate sports for more than a century. Here is a look at some of the highlights Women’s Basketball: The women’s basketball team teams since 1908: advanced to its first-ever NAIA National Champion- ship in 2005. The Lady Rams have won 15 or more Table Tennis: The Texas Wesleyan table tennis is one games in five of the last six seasons. of the most dominant programs in college athletics. The Rams have won 41 of a possible 57 national titles Men’s Soccer: The men’s soccer team has advanced in the last eight years. to the postseason in five consecutive seasons, winning its first Red River Championship and advancing Golf: The men’s golf team has won six national titles to the Region VI tournament for the first time in and has finished in the Top-three 23 times. The Rams 2005. Ram soccer also has the third most goals have produced 73 All-America Selections and nine scored in one game in NAIA history, scoring 23 goals individuals have won Medalists honors at the NAIA in 2003 against Dallas Christian. National Championship. Women’s Soccer: The women’s soccer team won Baseball: The baseball team won its first Red River its first Red River Championship in 2005 and took Championship in 2007 and advanced to the Region the title again in 2006 and 2008. In 2008, the team VI final. The program has amassed more than advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. Jessica 1,000 victories in its 41-year history and has had 36 Carrion was named 1st-team All-Conference in all players drafted in the major leagues. Former Ram four seasons with the Lady Rams. She graduated after Jeff Moronko also saw time in the majors with the the 2005 season with six Texas Wesleyan records Cleveland Indians. The Rams, 42 wins in 2008 and holding the single game, season and career records in 2009 were the most since 1980. The team won 40 or goals and points. more games in three consecutive seasons under the guidance of head coach Mike Jeffcoat, a former major Softball: The softball team has qualified for the league pitcher with the Texas postseason in each of the last eight seasons and Rangers. advanced to the national tournament in 1984. Lady Ram head coach Shannon Gower became the pro- Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team made gram’s winning coach in 2009. The record now stands history in 2006 by winning its first National Champi- at 149 wins. onship. They also became thelowest seed (27th) ever to win the NAIA National Tournament when Ben Hunt The Texas Wesleyan athletics program has also en- hit a three with 0.2 seconds remaining to deliver a joyed success in other sports that are now defunct: 67-65 win over Oklahoma City. The Rams have pro- - The Texas Wesleyan football team won two confer- duced 18 All-Americans, including the 2008-09 ence titles in its eight seasons in the 1930s. Texas College Player of the Year, Chris Berry. - The Texas Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams have won four conference titles in their histo- Volleyball: The volleyball team advanced to the Elite ries and the men’s team has qualified for the NAIA eight of the national tournament in 2004 and 2005. National Tournament four times. The Lady Rams have made eight trips to nationals and finished as high as second in 1982 and 1990. In 2005, the Lady Rams set school records by winning 14 Texas Wesleyan This Is Texas Wesleyan

History clearly and creatively and to communicate effectively. The University also strives to develop a sense of civic Texas Wesleyan University was founded in 1890 by responsibility and spiritual sensitivity, with a com- the Methodist Episcopal Church South as Polytechnic mitment to moral discrimination and action. Texas College. Classes began in 1891. A faculty of 10 taught Wesleyan strives to develop informed, responsible a student body of 111 that first year. In 1914, the and articulate citizens. Polytechnic College was designated The Women’s College for Southern Methodism, eventually becom- ing Texas Women’s College. In 1934, male students were admitted, and the college took the name of Texas Wesleyan College. This change was, in large measure, due to the transfer of assets from Texas Wesleyan Academy in Austin. This marked a new era for the University’s stability and future growth. On Jan. 9, 1989, the name was officially changed to Texas Wesleyan University in recognition of the Univer- sity’s outstanding graduate programs in Education and Health Science. On Aug. 1, 1992, the University acquired the Dallas/Fort Worth School of Law, now Academics the Texas Wesleyan Texas Wesleyan University is a great school for stu- University dents who wish to pursue their careers in business, School of Law. The Law School is located in down- education, science, humanities or performing arts. town Fort Worth and is fully accredited by the Ameri- Texas Wesleyan helps students achieve their aca- can Bar Association. Today, Texas Wesleyan University demic dreams and goals through a dedicated faculty, offers undergraduate and graduate studies to more 83 percent of whom earned doctoral or terminal than 2,800 students on the historic campus, law degrees in their field. With a multitude of undergrad- school downtown Fort Worth campus and satellite uate majors in business, education, liberal studies, campus in Burleson. performing arts, and natural and social sciences, students will be able to satisfy just about any interest Mission they have for the future.

The University endeavors to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think 15 Texas Wesleyan Campus Map

16 TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

FREDERICK G. SLABACH

On Nov. 19, 2010, the Board of Trustees of Texas Wesley- an University announced that Frederick G. Slabach had been appointed as the 19th President of the University. Slabach was Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation in Washington, D.C. His appointment was effective Jan. 1, 2011. The President-Elect spoke to the Wesleyan campus after ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating the opening of the new Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center. “This is an exciting time to be a part of Texas Wesleyan University,” said Slabach. “Applications are up, admis- sions test scores are up; and enrollment is up. Texas Wesleyan’s students receive personal attention from -ex cellent faculty in intentionally small classes. The campus is buzzing with student activities, sports and performing arts. Texas Wesleyan’s signature undergraduate experience gives our students a new degree of confidence and prepares them for a better life. My wife Melany and I are excited to be a part of such a vibrant and thriving university that combines an exceptional undergraduate experience with excellent graduate programs.” As CEO of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, Slabach presided over a national federal government foundation dedicated to providing scholarships to exceptional college students committed to careers in public service. Along with the Rhodes, the Truman Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships awarded to students in the United States. Slabach was responsible for the selection process and all programming of national scholarships as well as the financial management of the $55 million trust fund. “Mr. Slabach was the unanimous choice of our presidential search committee, which included Wesleyan trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni,” said Kenneth Jones, chairman of the Board of Trustees for Texas Wesleyan. “His leadership skills and fiscal acumen are ideally suited to Wesleyan. We expect Mr. Slabach to grow our high-quality academic programs, leverage new opportunities, and strengthen our position as a leader in small, private education in North Texas.” Slabach has 13 years of experience in legal education, including service as Dean and Professor of Law for Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He also served as Vice Dean and Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and as Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Law at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. Slabach also has 13 years experience in senior level positions in federal and state government, including Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Relations and Counsel to the Secretary, U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture; and Deputy Director/General Counsel, John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development. Slabach earned his LL.M from Columbia University School of Law, his J.D. from the University of Missis- sippi School of Law, and his B.S. from Mississippi College. He is married to the Pulitzer Prize-nominated author, Melany Neilson. They have twin 12-year-old sons and a g-year-old daughter. For the latest in Ram Sports, check out