Setzer returns home Apr 19, 2008
Michael Frederick, a former player at Catawba College, will be the new offensive line coach. He met Setzer while coaching in the same conference the last few years. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Charlotte's showman mayor tries for bigger stage Apr 10, 2008
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree political science and education from Catawba College, 1978 ... He went to public schools, and he often tells a story about having to gargle soap his first day in North Carolina for not using "ma'am."While attending Catawba College in Salisbury, McCrory worked as a student-teacher in Rowan County and planned to teach after graduation. (News & Observer)
GOP's Graham fights the Edwards comparison Apr 8, 2008
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Catawba College in 1983; J.D., Antioch Law School, 1986 ... He picked Catawba College, his dad's alma mater. (News & Observer)
Roach gearing up for NFL Draft Mar 31, 2008
Several eyes have been on the former Williamston High School and Catawba College standout as he prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft, which will be held April 26-27 in New York City ... Roach s latest stint came at Catawba College in front of Chris Palmer, the quarterbacks coach for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Roach looks to improve his stock for NFL Draft Mar 7, 2008
The All-American quarterback at Catawba College and a former star at Williamston High School hoped to impress the NFL scouts in attendance and improve his stock for the upcoming NFL Draft ... 6 percent) passes for 3,322 yards and 32 touchdown passes his senior year, will go to another Pro Day at Catawba College on March 25. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Lakers Hold 10th After Round One of Richard Rendleman Invite Mar 4, 2008
Salisbury, N.C. - and the Grand Valley State men's golf team are in 10th place after round one of the Richard Rendleman Invitational at Catawba College. Burt shot a +2 73 as the top Laker in the field, holding down 18th place. (Gvsulakers.com)
Seminar focus is on gangs, bullies Feb 23, 2008
Juniors and seniors can meet Catawba College representatives on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 8 a.m. in the media center ... Representatives from several colleges and universities will visit North Meck, including UNC-Charlotte on Monday, Feb. 25, Catawba College on Tuesday, Feb. 26, and Fayetteville State on Thursday, Feb. 28. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
2008 Blue Grass Mountain Conference Championships Feb 17, 2008
83) 5 Catawba College 'A' 1:55 ... 55) 5 Catawba College 'A' 8:16 ... Catawba College 198 6. (Hopkinssports.com)
Bennett and Vennable sign with Catawba Feb 15, 2008
Tyon Bennett, 17, and Bryant Vennable, 18, signed letters of commitment to Catawba College Wednesday at Gretna High School. The two received full scholarships and plan to room together at the college where Gretna has held its preseason camp for several years. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Former announcer Currie dies at 83 Feb 13, 2008
"He never lost that famous spirit of his, and he certainly never lost that deep love for Carolina football and basketball."Born in High Point, Currie attended Catawba College. Witty and irreverent, he did the radio play-by-play for UNC football and basketball during much of the 1960s. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Five Raiders Ink Letters Feb 7, 2008
For Parsons, it came down to a choice between Catawba College a Division II school in Salisbury and Coastal. He visited Coastal twice once unofficially to see a game and once officially. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Carthage Mayor Bill Walton Dies Jan 16, 2008
A native of Rowan County, Walton earned a bachelor's degree in education from Catawba College, a master's degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate in education administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. He spent three years as a teacher, then was principal of two schools in Rowan County and of West Davidson High School before coming to Moore County in 1964 as the first principal of Union Pines High School. (The Pilot Newspaper)
George Benton Halteman, 71 Jan 11, 2008
He graduated from Pottstown High, Catawba College, North Carolina and Lancaster Seminary. He was ordained a Minister of the United Church of Christ and served churches in the Glade Charge, including St. Johns Shanksville, Unity Glade, Trinity Roxbury and St. Lukes Mountain; Thurmont, Md. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Kelli James ('92) To Be Inducted Into The Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame Dec 19, 2007
Bob Rathbun, this year's media inductee, was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, and graduated from Catawba College in 1976 ... He is the winner of five Emmys and six Virginia Sportscaster of the Year awards, and is an inductee of the Catawba College Sports Hall of Fame (2006). (Odusports.com)
Blythewood's Mounce named Mr. Football Dec 8, 2007
His brother Antwon played in the 2000 game and ended up at Catawba College. CoCo played in the 2005 game and is a wide receiver at Appalachian State. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Carthel Named AFCA Region Four Coach of the Year Dec 5, 2007
Region 2: Chip Hester, Catawba College. Region 3: Chuck Martin, Grand Valley State. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Katie Dorsett Nov 21, 2007
Kirk, currently vice president of external relations for Catawba College, is a former chairman of the State Board of Education. He was also president and CEO of North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, now known as the North Carolina Chamber. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Roach named South Atlantic Conference’s top offensive player Nov 14, 2007
The starting quarterback for Catawba College was voted to the 2007 South Atlantic Conference Preseason All-Conference football team. After throwing for 2,704 yards and a school-record 24 touchdowns during the regular season, Roach was tabbed the SAC s Offensive Player of the Year while also being named to the first team All-SAC team at quarterback. (Washington Daily News, NC)
T&D Region players added to All-Star rosters Oct 30, 2007
The game will take place Nov. 24 at Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. Much like the Shrine Bowl, which was co-founded by the Oasis Shrine organization, the participants will get to visit one of the Shriners' Hospitals and attend a Thanksgiving Day dinner with family members at its headquarters as well as an awards banquet the night before the game. "It's an honor to have a player selected from your team," said HHA head coach and Chance's father Don Shelley, who was an assistant coach in the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
SouthLake pounds Northside, looks ahead to FCD Oct 27, 2007
In the Eagles nest: Three SouthLake football players were named to the all-star team that will represent North Carolina independent high schools in the Oasis All-Star Shrine Classic at Catawba College on Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Quarterback Daniel Stallsmith, running back Elliott Fallar and linebacker Tyler Gilkerson will play in the game against a team of South Carolina all-star players from independent schools. The event, which was organized by Oasis Shrine Temple, debuted at Latin in 2005 and is... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
"Peak"-ingyour curiosity Oct 24, 2007
Ben Peeler: "I played baseball at Catawba College my freshman year (lefty junkball pitcher with no velocity), so that would be the official peak of organized sports participation. I was actually in better shape in med school and early in my general surgery residency when I learned how to work out. I have now forgotten again due to time problems.". Kathy McGruder, patron saint of Newcomb: "When I was 11 years old, I ran a race with 400-some people and came in 17th. Usually whenever my coach tried... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Haywood continues to shine for Bishops Oct 23, 2007
Brad Roach threw a pair of touchdown passes for No. 7 Catawba College in Saturday s 31-28 loss to Tusculum. Roach was 23-of-43 for 308 yards with the two scores and three interceptions. (Washington Daily News, NC)
»Long family plans fundraiser Oct 21, 2007
Franklin was a 2001 Richmond Sr. High School graduate and was attending Catawba College on a football scholarship. He was a Raider and a N.C. Scholar athlete. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
NCAA Bans Certain Mascots Oct 14, 2007
Catawba College (Indians). Florida State University (Seminoles). (CBS News -- US)
Where Mapp Leads, Tar Heels Follow Oct 11, 2007
"Most (Division II) schools didn't even want me." His lone offer was a partial scholarship to Catawba College. So Mapp decided he would spend a year at Fork Union Military Academy, a college preparatory school that produced Tar Heel. (Tarheelblue.com)
In my heart of hearts, I saw this one coming Sep 5, 2007
After all, as a lifelong collegiate sports fan living in the south, I had heard of Bucknell, Lafayette and Lehigh, as well as Bloomsburg University, a Division II school that has long commanded the national spotlight alongside Carolina schools such as Catawba College. App was a stop in the road for such football coaches as Mack Brown and Sparky Anderson and Bobby Cremins and Buzz Peterson manned the hardwood sideline for the Mountaineers. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Volleyball Blanked By West Georgia Sep 3, 2007
Melissa Powers - Catawba College. Melissa Griffith - Catawba College. (Wsuathletics.com)
Where N.C. colleges stand nationally Aug 17, 2007
Among Southern schools that focus only on undergraduate degrees, High Point University ranked 6th; Lenoir-Rhyne College, 13th; Catawba College, 16th; Winston-Salem State, 21st; Belmont Abbey College, 28th; Mars Hill College, 32nd; Elizabeth City State, 34th; Barton College, 41st, and Methodist University. 43rd. (News & Observer)
Morris chooses Catawba College Aug 7, 2007
According to Michael Morris, Catawba put together a terrific financial package that included both athletics and academics. I am extremely proud of my daughter, Michael Morris said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Backup punter felt berated by detectives Jul 5, 2007
Blake was pitching coach at Catawba College the past two seasons, while Jaksa worked as an Evansville assistant this past spring. Interdonato, formerly a Terriers assistant, was promoted to replace Steve Traylor. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Pros In The NASCAR Pits Jul 1, 2007
Football, Catawba College. No. 83 Toyota. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Claflin Panthers landyet another ex-Bruin Jun 14, 2007
The other former players under Barron also suiting up next season are guard Rob Fields of Catawba College and center Kendrick Johnson of Newberry, who was named to the South Atlantic Conference's All-Freshman Team after shattering the school record for career blocks with 45. Tor Sports Writer Jr. can be reached by e-mail at or by phone at 803-533-5547. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hard work pays off for Central musician Jun 7, 2007
"That skill has made Ashby a force to be reckoned with. Over the past four years, he has made all-county band, and for his sophomore through junior years, he has made Northwest All-District Band as well. This year, he made second chair in the prestigious All-State Honors Band.That achievement was a major feather in Ashby's cap. Though he smiles constantly and conveys himself with warmth and friendliness at all times, underneath it all, he says, he's a fierce competitor."I want to be the best... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
»’Cats have new coach Jun 1, 2007
McMahon has been coaching since his junior year at Catawba College, served as a graduate assistant under Dick Crumb at UNC, coached at Catawba College, and looks forward to bringing his experience to Anson High. I m extremely excited about coaching football here in Anson County where there is such a great tradition of winning, McMahon said Tuesday morning. (Anson Record, NC)
McCain enters realm of NASCAR dads May 28, 2007
"I've always thought the whole idea of the NASCAR dad was another one of those made-up phenomenon," said Michael Bitzer, an assistant professor in the history and politics department at Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C.. "If you're talking about typical Southern White males who like to watch cars run around a track and make left turns, they're going to naturally lean Republican. But if they are hurting economically, they would consider themselves up for grabs.". (AZCentral -- News)
Two Hokies leaving, one shaken by tragedy May 24, 2007
Backup tailback George Bell will transfer to Catawba College, a Division II school in Salisbury, North Carolina, where he hopes to play more. Bell ranked third on the Hokies last season with 35 carries for 107 yards in four games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
News & Notes May 24, 2007
Bell will be heading home to North Carolina as he will transfer to Division II Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C.. Meanwhile, freshman tight end Brandon Barden has announced his desire to transfer to Vanderbilt. (Virginia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tennessee State's Cy Alexander and Washington's Lorenzo Romar Named To NABC Board Of Directors May 24, 2007
Alexander, who has a B.S. degree from Catawba College and a M.S. degree from Howard University, turned the South Carolina State program around after taking over in 1987. He led the Bulldogs to five Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament titles and his team finished in the top two in the conference in every season except 1991. (Nabc.com)
Panthers advance May 10, 2007
Regional competition resumes Friday at Catawba College. Play will start at 2 p.m.. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
MORGAN STATE SOFTBALL TAKES TWO FROM UMES ON SENIOR DAY May 6, 2007
Softball - University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks. Lady Bears edge Hawks, 4-2 span. (Umeshawks.com)
Four advance for Hibriten May 3, 2007
Regionals will be held next Friday and Saturday (May 11-12) at Salisbury High School and Catawba College. 2007 CVAC Conference Tournament, May 2-3 @ Newton-Conover High School. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Mike DuprezSome athletes go far beyond the prep level Apr 26, 2007
Some athletes go far beyond the prep level - The Lexington Dispatch (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Photo Release -- First Horizon National Corp. Hires D. Bryan Jordan as CFO Apr 14, 2007
Before joining Regions, Jordan worked at Wachovia Corp. and previously served financial services and retail industry clients in the audit practice of KPMG. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in finance and accounting from Catawba College. We are delighted that Bryan has decided to join our strong, talented management team. (Primezone Releases)
Wiedergruen Wins Individual Title at Hargett Invitational Mar 29, 2007
Catawba College shot a 300 Tuesday to rally for the team title Catawba shot 307-300 to finish with a 607 team total, edging first-day leader North Greenville University by five strokes (607-612) ... Wiedergruen and Vogler were joined on the all-tournament team by Catawba College sophomore Derek Paschal (Summerfield, N.C.), Mars Hill College sophomore Nate Lockey (Brantford, Ontario) and Lincoln Memorial University freshman Charlie Hawes (Surrey, England) ... 1 Catawba College 307 300 607. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
LADY HAWKS DROP A PAIR OF GAMES AT LADY PIRATE CLASSIC Mar 20, 2007
Catawba College) and freshmen (Upper Marlboro, Md. Charles H. Flowers H.S.) and (Springdale, Md. (Umeshawks.com)
Trio of Bruins making a trip to Division II tournament Mar 6, 2007
Guards Rob Fields and Ahmad Murphy of Catawba College and forward Zachary Barron of Benedict College saw their teams earn at-large bids to the NCAA Division II mens basketball tournament. The trio will open play for their respective teams at noon this Saturday at separate locations. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
GVSU Sixth After Day One Of The Pfeiffer University Lady Falcon Invitational Feb 21, 2007
5 Catawba College 336. 6 Grand Valley State 337. (Gvsulakers.com)
Former Eagle named head coach Feb 7, 2007
Former East Montgomery High School and Catawba College football standout Brian Hinson has been named the head football coach at East Rowan High School in Granite Quarry ... Hinson went on to Catawba College and was red shirted as a freshman and got a starting job as an offensive lineman as a redshirt freshman the following season. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Our Neighbor: Dermont Everhart Jan 27, 2007
"Everhart was born June 5, 1926, in Erlanger and graduated in 1943 from High School. He entered the Navy in 1944 and served in the Pacific aboard an LST tank landing ship. He was discharged July 4, 1946, as a yeoman 2nd class. That September, he entered the University of at Chapel Hill to study accounting and business administration before transferring the following year to National Business College.In the summer of 1955, Everhart spied an 18-year-old redhead playing golf in a group ahead of him... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
More of this story Jan 13, 2007
UNC and N.C. State have offered him a chance to be a walk-on next season and Jones said Western Carolina and Catawba College have expressed interest in giving him a scholarship. No matter where he ends up this fall, Jones just wants an opportunity. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Anti-mascot movement made headway in '06 Jan 3, 2007
The Catawba College in North Carolina can use the nickname ''Catawba Indians'' with the tribe's approval. The Central Michigan ''Chippewas,'' Florida State ''Seminoles,'' Mississippi College ''Choctaws,'' and University of Utah ''Utes'' won appeals after local tribes approved the use of their names. (MSNBC -- Race)
Minister celebrates 50 years Dec 10, 2006
"Four years later, after graduating from Lancaster Seminary School in Pennsylvania, he was ordained and installed at Second Reformed United Church of Christ, where he worked as associate pastor under his father for four years."It was four wonderful years as associate," Leonard said about working with his father. "I learned an awful lot from him, and I am very appreciative of all I have learned. "He said it would take days to tell all he learned from his father while working with him.Like his... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
PREP ALL-STARS: Nov 26, 2006
The game will be at 1 p.m. at Catawba College. Gruder, who has committed to Pittsburgh, is a 6-foot-2, 220-pound middle linebacker. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Sports)
Lakers Ranked #2 In NCAA Power Rankings Nov 21, 2006
Men's Swimming - Grand Valley State - Official Athletic Site. Barkel provided the Lakers with two first place finishes against Clarion University. (Gvsulakers.com)
Q&A: Getting to Know... Wake Forest's Bill Faircloth Nov 18, 2006
From there I became a teacher and an assistant football coach at Catawba College. I was the Assistant Football coach and Head Track coach then my last three years I became the Head coach for football. (Theacc.com)
A fishy situation Nov 17, 2006
Melissa Guerra is a sophomore at North Carolina State University studying animal sciences, while Wilson currently is attending Catawba College. A fourth student who helped with the study is Trey Miller from Gardner-Webb University. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Gretna's Tony Womack inducted into Guilford Athletics Hall of Fame Nov 8, 2006
He works as an assistant professor of sport management at Catawba College, where he also coaches the receivers for head coach Chip Hester's football staff. Smith started four years for the Quakers' football team in the late 1960s and played in the 1969 North Carolina Shriners All-Star Game. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Davidson poet wins statewide book prize Oct 21, 2006
The Young Award is the Council s top annual prize, and was presented at Catawba College on the organization s Awards Day, when prize winners and other poets across the state gathered to celebrate their work. In naming Abbott s book as winner among 11 entries, the judge, Phebe Davidson, praised his work as carefully wrought poems leading the reader to a strong sense of humanity and hope in a world where circumstances often seem to point us another way. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Regional ready Oct 21, 2006
West Caldwell will send Malarie McGalliard to compete in singles and Kayla Pack and Dana Boone will compete in the doubles portion of the 2-A Midwest Regionals at Catawba College in Salisbury. The top four finishers in both the 2-A and 4-A 16-player singles and doubles field will advance to the state tournament next weekend. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Laughter, emotion highlight inductions Oct 17, 2006
He was also a star football and baseball player at Catawba College. He is the principal at Ledford High School. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
The Public Record Oct 15, 2006
Door handles, gaskets torn or dirty need attention. " Grand Italy, 5479 Old Highway 52, Welcome, 94. "Cleaning needed on the reach-in refrigeration unit and freezer, gaskets, and also replace any split gaskets. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Beck, Bell advance to tennis regionals Oct 12, 2006
Could that lack of togetherness affect them in the regionals, which will be Oct. 20-21 at Catawba College. "I don't think so," Cayer said. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Roach, Wilson, Lee: a delight to see Oct 12, 2006
But he really caught my eye in football, where he and younger brother, Brad, now the starting quarterback at Catawba College, would feast on the secondaries of their opponents. I always looked forward to the Tigers games, where I knew the Roach boys would put on a good show. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Bill Gilbert is Hired as Assistant Softball Coach Oct 10, 2006
Gilbert then moved to the state of North Carolina to continue coaching at NCAA Division II Catawba College for one season and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke for three seasons. During the summer of 2000, after his first year at UNCP, he had a chance to coach a club team in Enkoping, Sweden. (Utrockets.com)
Coastal Carolina's Bennett to address OTC today Sep 21, 2006
Bennett, born in Greer, S.C., came to Coastal Carolina after serving seven years as the head coach at Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C. In seven years, Bennett posted an overall record of 63-17, leading the Indians to three consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs, including a run into the national semifinal round in 2001. A 1984 graduate of Presbyterian College, Bennett lettered in football and golf while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies with a... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
