Dr. Jane Markert (standing), associate professor of health
and physical education, and Stacy Sage, athletic trainer, view
the new computer and software provided by a grant from the
A. E. Finley Foundation of Greensboro. In the lower photo,
Dr Markert observes two students using the new spirometer
that is used in exercise physiology, fitness and nutrition
classes to test lung capacity.
Lindsay, Kocher building
strong tennis programs
By JACK GOLDBERG
Sports Information Officer
In their first season as head coach, Jon Lindsay and Pam Kocher have
their respective men’s and women’s tennis programs focused and pre
pared for the season ahead.
Lindsay’s team is off to an 0-2 start but have been very competitive
with junior Quoc Nguyen of Hagerstown, MD, and Sean McClafferty of
Orlando, FL, winning their single matches against Ferrum College.
Nguyen teamed up with Brian Surface of Murfreesboro to win their
doubles match in an 8-1 loss to Division III powerhouse Randolph-
Macon.
With a roster dotted with underclassmen, the Braves look to gain
valuable experience as they face a very competitive schedule this spring.
The Lady Braves have been working very hard in preparation for the
1996 season. Kocher has on her squad of eight ladies three returning
players in juniors Chea Zollo of Currituck and Dawn Worley of Spring
field, VA, who team up with sophomore Stacey Lynn of Suffolk, VA, to
form a solid nucleus for the team.
Transfer Meg Jackson of Franklin, VA, will give Kocher added
experience after playing two years at Longwood College. Jackson, who is
projected to be the number 1 singles player, has been impressive in the
early season workouts and will be counted on to provide leadership to a
young tennis team.
With four matches scheduled against NCAA Division II opponents this
season, the Lady Braves should be very competitive as Kocher continues
to establish a sffong program.
Earn six Division HI victories
Women’s basketball squad
building strong foundation
By JACK GOLDBERG,
Sports Information Officer
The Lady Braves, under Head Coach Jeannette Alston, set a new
standard and built a solid foundation for the women’s basketball program
this year. Utilizing a stfong work ethic and dedication, the Lady Braves
surpassed last year’s win total by earning six victories over NCAA
Division III opponents.
The Lady Braves began their season in a positive manner, defeating
Bennett College 48-43 and closed the year by knocking off Hood College
by a score of 59-33.
Alston and her Lady Braves put “W’s” in the column twice against
Wilson and Villa-Julie College in a year that saw them set a new record
for victories as a four-year program.
Junior forward Judy Wilkerson, of Franklin, VA, played a major role in
the Lady Braves’ success this season and set several career and school
records. She set a new standard of excellence this season by recording 13
“double-doubles,” which is a career high for her as well as a new school
record.
Also falling by the wayside because of Wilkerson’s hard work was the
school’s record for rebounds in a game, which she eclipsed with 19
boards on two separate occasion's this season.
Armed with a squad of seven young ladies, Alston got the maximum
effort from them as they never gave up to more seasoned and veteran
teams that marked their schedule.
This year’s only senior, Judy Enteman, of Chesterfield, VA, etched her
name in the Chowan sports record book by becoming the first Lady Brave
to play foiu' years in the famed “blue and white.” Enteman provided
leadership and maturity to a young squad, and she will always be remem
bered for her dedication to the program.
With a strong foundation in women’s basketball, Coach Alston has set
her sights on continuing to build upon the success of the 1995-96 season.
With Wilkerson returning for her senior year and a strong recruitment
effort by Alston, the Lady Braves can re-establish themselves as a
program on the rise.
1996 yjaseball Schedule
FEBRUARY
10
Coker College
1:00
Away
11
Pfeiffer College
12:00
Away
14
Barton College
2:30
Away
17
Christopher Newport University
1:00
Home
20
Christopher Newport University
2:00
Away
23
Oglethrope/Greensboro
24,25
Emory/Ferru m/Flhodes
TBA
Away
MARCH
3
Marywood Colfege
2:00
Home
4
Marywood College
3:00
Home
6
Johnson & Wales Universfty
2:00
Home
7
Loras College
2:00
Home
8
Elizabeth City Slate University
2:00
Away
9
Mercy hurst College
12:00
Away
10
Virginia Wesleyan College
4:00
Away
13
Shenandoah University
2:00
Home
14
Shenandoah University
2:00
Home
16
Mt. Olive College
7:00
Away
17
Mercyhurst College
2:00
Home
21-23
Chowan Invitational Tournament
ChowanMrginia Wesleyan
Newport News Ap./Tufts University Home
TBA
27
Salisbury Slate University
3:00
Away
28
NC Wesleyan College
3:00
Away
APRIL
9
Wilmington College
3:00
Home
10
Cazenovia College
3:00
Home
11
Fernim College
3:00
Away
12
Lynchburg College
3:00
Away
17
VA Wesleyan College
3:00
Away
23
Barton College
3:00
Home
24
Wesleyan College
3:00
Home
27
Methodist College
2:00
Home
29
Methodist College
HEAD COACH Stev« Rack
3:00
Away
ASSISTANT COACHES Rich Gray, Mike Niemotk*.
Aaron Carroll. Joe Foley
Wilkerson
sets several
career
and
school
records
Baseball
team faces
many
strong
Division III
teams in
*96 season
CHOWAN TODAY, March 1996 — PAGE 13