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This Is Union! LADY BULLDOG BASKETBALL In 1879 a group of progressive citizens followed the prompting of Abraham H. Harritt, a salesman of school desks, and James T. Gibson, the owner of a generalmerchandise store, to establish a college in the Barbourville community. W.W. Sawyers and James D. Black met in the office of Judge J.H. Tinsley and formed a stock company to launch Union College. Black, who later served as president of Union from 1910- 12 and later served as governor of Kentucky, is given credit CENTENNIAL HALL for having named the school “Union.” The institution it would serve as a unifying influence for the community regardless of church affiliation or political differences. The Articles of Incorporation were drawn up on Oct. 18, 1879, and provided for the issuance of $20,000 worth of capital stock. The London Echo of Dec. 12, 1879, carrying its first announcement of Union, listed the corporation as being “designed to fill a long-felt want in eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee and western Virginia.” Union was operated under local leadership for the first few years, but began to experience severe financial struggles. On Oct. 25, 1886, the property was “cried off” to Green Elliott, who purchased it for Dr. Daniel Stevenson for the sum of $4,425 with Mrs. Mahala Dowis furnishing the funds. The renowned Kentucky educator had been authorized to attend the sale by the Board of Education of the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Union’s athletic mascot, the English Bulldog, was introduced during the fall of 1925. The breed, whose ancestors were developed in Britain before the 13th century from the British mastiff and other breeds, was used for bullbaiting and dogfighting until these sports were outlawed in the 19th century. In 1967, the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity of Union College purchased the first living mascot named Mack. He was presented at the Homecoming basketball game that same year. A registered English Bulldog, Mack died in 1971. His remains are buried in an area adjacent to Union’s current baseball complex. During the past seven years, Union College began a major campus renovation and building project. Plans included the creation of new student housing, expanded academic and athletic centers, and the upgrade of existing facilities. Projects completed were the construction of the Stewart-Lyttle Apartments, Sharp Academic Center, Black Technology Center and the renovation of Speed Hall. Union’s athletic facilities have also received facelifts as well. A new brick backstop erected in 2001 at Sanders Field at Jerry W. Carey Baseball Stadium, while a new wooden outfield fence was built in 2002 with a new outfield wall in 2008. Robsion Arena recently had the floor repainted, new scoreboards installed and a new lights, roof and gutters installed. Two new tennis courts were constructed, while the existing four were resurfaced, and a new press box was constructed at Burch/Nau Field (football) in 2003 and synthetic sports turn inlaid in 2007. In 2008, Union opened up a new weight-room facility as well. Union offers 27 majors in the undergraduate curriculum, which lead to a bachelor’s degree. Minors are also available in many of these programs. In addition, the college offers pre-professional programs that are affiliated with other institutions and agencies. Union College also boasts a graduate program The college offers graduate work in education leading to a Master’s degree, Fifth-Year Certificate and Rank I Certificate. How many independent, liberal arts colleges in the Commonwealth of Kentucky can boast of a Nobel Prize-winning graduate? Union College can certainly lay claim to that. Dr. Phillip A. Sharp, the co-winner of the 1993 Nobel Prize for medicine, received his bachelor’s degree from Union in 1966. Campus life starts from the moment the students arrive on campus and continues through the end of the school year. Students can participate in more than 30 campus organizations such as music, theatre productions, sports, student government, religious activities and clubs. JUST THE FACTS Type: Personally-focused private liberal arts college Founded: 1879 as Kentucky’s first college in the mountains Affiliation: United Methodist Church; however, Union welcomes students of all faiths Students: Nearly 650 undergraduates representing 19 states, Puerto Rico and five foreign countries Academics: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees; 27 majors, 21 minors Location: Just 17 miles east of Interstate 75 in Barbourville, in southeastern Kentucky, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain range along the famous Wilderness Road and 30 miles from Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Campus: Over 100 acres covered in majestic trees, mountain greenery, and Georgian architecture and surrounded by four state parks; 20 buildings including our state-of-the-art technology center and library, Academic Resource Center and new student apartments Athletics: 23 intercollegiate varsity sports, including coed cheerleading, a number of junior varsity sports and intramual sports Activities: Approximately 30 student clubs and organizations; student events including Homecoming, spring formal, Springfest, lip-sync contests, student dinners, dances, bonfires and outdoor recreation Technology: All academic buildings and residence halls are wired for network access; students receive 50MB of network file storage and personal e- mail addresses; all residence hall rooms include cable television; Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine lists Barbourville as one of the most wired towns in the United States Financial Aid/Scholarships: Nearly $2 million awarded annually to approximately 98 percent of Union’s undergraduate students 2 • Union College
2007-08 Union Athletics Review The 2007-2008 year for Union College athletics proved to be a memorable one. Union posted its highest finish ever in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup NAIA Standings by placing 28th. In the AAC Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy standings, Union posted a second-place finish, which also marks the best finish in the six years Union has been a part of the conference. Also, Union Director of Athletics Darin S. Wilson was named the 2008 AAC Athletic Director of the Year. In all, Union had nine team national championship appearances, seven AAC Championships, three Region XII Championship, six All-Americans, 10 conference Players of the Year, three Region XII Players of the Year, 61 All-Conference award winners, and 13 All- Region XII performances. Union coaches collected three AAC and Region XII Coach of the Year awards as well. The women’s swim team added the NAIA Scholar Team award, four student-athletes were Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes, while two others made the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team. Academic All-Conference nods went to 23 Union athletes. Marty Popham, from the baseball squad, and Brooke Smith, a member of the women’s basketball team, were named the Union Male and Female Athletes of the Year. Popham was a NAIA All-American First Team pitcher and selected in the 20th round by the Cleveland Indians during the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Smith captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference Player of the Year award en route to a nod on the NAIA All-American Third Team. Allison Fowler received the Danny Drinkard Award which represents excellence on the field of play as well as in the classroom and community. Fowler was also a part of the Union women’s basketball team and was named the 2008 AAC Tournament MVP and AAC Defensive Player of the Year. MEN’S & WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY • Brandon Kibert qualified for the NAIA National Championship. He finished 145th after earning All-AAC and All-Region XII honors • Kandy Hubbard broke the school record four times which now sits at 21:48 • Kibert and Hubbard were 2007 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes CYCLING • Union finished fourth at the NCCA Division II National Championship • The fourth-place finish is the third top-five finish in a row and sixth overall for the program • Freshman Zach Winn won the MidWest Collegiate Cycling Conference Division II Rider of the Year VOLLEYBALL (34-15, 16-2 AAC) • AAC Regular-Season Champions • Monica Moreland won the Region XII and AAC Player of the Year awards along with the AAC Setter and Freshman of the Year honors • Stephanie Pateman and Marlee Cooper were All-Region XII and All-AAC selections • A total of 12 school records were broken • The team was ranked as high as 29th nationally WOMEN’S SOCCER (7-8-2, 3-3-1 AAC) • Heather Jaques was named to the NAIA All-American honorable mention list • Union won a AAC Tournament quarterfinal contest • Karla Goncalves was an All-AAC player MEN’S SOCCER (10-7-1, 1-5-1 AAC) • Union earned 10 wins for the first time since 2001 season • Included in the 10 wins was a AAC Tournament quarterfinal victory • Seniors Patrick Bueno and Dustin Isom were named to the All-AAC team FOOTBALL (4-7, 2-3 MSC EAST) • Joey Waters passed his way to the Mid-South Conference East Offensive Player of the Year and numerous school records • Union put six players on the All-MSC East First Team, four on the offensive side with two on the defensive team • The Bulldogs ended the season with a 28-21 win at Georgetown snapping a 23-game losing streak to the Tigers • Patrick O’Neal made 143 tackles for the single-season record MEN’S BASKETBALL (19-13, 8-10 AAC) • Aaron Dunaway was named to the All-AAC Second Team • Chris Stunson became the 26th player in Union history to join the 1,000-point club • Stunson added a spot on the All-AAC defensive team • Michael Hester was a member of the All-AAC Freshmen Team WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (25-9, 15-3 AAC) • AAC Regular-Season Co-Champions and AAC Tournament Champions • Advanced to the NAIA Division II National Tournament • Tim Curry passed the 200 career win plateau and won his 100th game at Union • 14 Records were broken during the season • Three earned All-AAC Team honors with Brooke Smith earning Player of the Year honors • Union was ranked as high as No. 20 on January 23 • 14 Records were broken during the season MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING • The men’s team finished 14th at the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championship • The women’s squad finished 21st at the NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championship • The Lady Bulldogs were named a NAIA Scholar Team MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD • Andre Thornton and Johnnie Nabors were two-time All-Americans • Kibert qualified for the marathon and he was a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar- Athlete • A total of 43 men’s and women’s records were broken during the indoor and outdoor seasons • The Bulldogs used 15 All-AAC performances to finish second at the AAC Championship • The women’s squad finished fourth at the conference meet MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLF • Junior Sam Lee was a member of NAIA All-Region XII • Lee also played his way to the All-AAC Tournament team. • Adam LaTulippe gave Union two players on the All-AAC team • Dudley McKenna earned All-NAIA Region XII and All-AAC honors SOFTBALL (24-29, 10-6 AAC) • Union finished second in the AAC Tournament after a third-place regularseason finish • Sarah Driver earned All-Region XII and All-AAC nods • Freshman Ashley Tatman also was a All-Region XII and All-AAC player • Finished third at NAIA Region XII Tournament MEN’S TENNIS (16-3, 5-0 AAC) • AAC Regular-Season Champions, AAC Tournament Champions and NAIA Region XII Champions • Advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Tournament • Anthony Hill was named the NAIA Region XII and AAC Player of the Year • A total of four Bulldogs were All-AAC selections WOMEN’S TENNIS (15-5, 5-0 AAC) • AAC Regular-Season Champions, AAC Tournament Champions and NAIA Region XII Champions • Advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Tournament • Camila Cunha won the NAIA Region XII and AAC Player of the Year honors • A total of four Union players were All-AAC selections BASEBALL (48-18, 13-5 AAC) • NAIA Region XII Champions and South Central Super Region Champions • Made first-ever NAIA World Series appearance, finished tied for fifth • The 48 wins tied the 2006 squad for the most in program history and is the fourth-straight 40-plus win year under Bart Osborne • Osborne surpassed the 200-win mark, making him Union’s winningest coach in program history • Marty Popham led NAIA in wins with 17 and was named a NAIA First Team All-American with two others earning honorable mentions • Four players were named to the All-AAC team • In all, 33 school records were broken or tied during the season Union College • 3 WWW.UCBULLDOGS.COM
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