Abernethy Physical Education CenterThe Julius W. Abernethy Physical Education Center, home of <strong>Catawba</strong>’s basketball teams, is one of the finest on-campus athleticfacilities in the state of North Carolina. It was named after the late Julius W. Abernethy of Newton, N.C., and was dedicated onSeptember 26, 1970. Basketball games are played in the center’s Goodman Gymnasium, named in honor of Enoch A. Goodman ofSalisbury. The Lady Indians are 182-61 (74.9%) at home since beginning SAC competition in 1989-90. In October of 2002, the floorwas named in honor of former men’s basketball coach, Sam Moir.The building, which cost more than $1.8 million to build, has a seating capacity of 3,500 for basketball, and now has a value ofabout $5 million. A beautiful maple hardwood playing surface was installed in December 1990. The facility is also used extensivelyfor intercollegiate volleyball, student activities, civic events, concerts and various athletic camps during the summer months.The <strong>College</strong>’s Athletic and Physical Education offices, as well as classrooms, are located on the upper level. Situated on the lowerlevel is the Allen S. Johnson Jr. Swimming Pool, three racquetball courts, the Meyer Auxiliary Gym complete with an indoor battingcage, various student and athletic dressing accommodations, and the Lofland Strength Training Center.2007 <strong>Catawba</strong> Comfort Suites ClassicNov. 23 6:00 Lenoir-Rhynevs. NC Central8:00 <strong>Catawba</strong> vs.MolloyNov. 24 2:00 Lenoir-Rhyne vs.Molloy4:00 <strong>Catawba</strong> vs.NC Central- 16 -
<strong>This</strong> <strong>Is</strong> <strong>Catawba</strong> <strong>College</strong>ADMISSIONInquiries regarding admission to <strong>Catawba</strong> <strong>College</strong> arealways warmly welcomed. If you are interested in joiningthe <strong>Catawba</strong> community, you should apply for admissionanytime after your sixth semester of high school.<strong>Catawba</strong> follows the usual guidelines for “rollingadmissions” and, therefore, has no closing date for acceptingapplications. Applying early will ensure an earlyresponse from the college.In your application, you are asked to provide a widevariety of information relating to your academic and cocurricularbackground. <strong>This</strong> information is used to helpdetermine your potential to profit from, as well as contributeto, the <strong>Catawba</strong> community.You must complete a minimum of 16 units of highschool course work, 12 of which should be in academicsubjects. The following college preparatory course work isstrongly recommended: four units of English; three units ofmathematics (Algebra I or above); three units ofLaboratory Science; three units of Social Science; and twounits of foreign language.Your admission to <strong>Catawba</strong> also will be evaluated byclass rank, grade point average, SAT or ACT examinationscores, and academic course selection.Arrangements for visits to the <strong>Catawba</strong> campus may bemade by calling 1-800-CATAWBA, or by writing the Officeof Admissions, <strong>Catawba</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 2300 W. Innes Street,Salisbury, NC, 28144.The coaches are available by writing the AthleticDepartment or by telephone:Baseball (M) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Gantt . . . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4469Basketball (M) . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4473Basketball (W) . . . . . . . . . Angie Morton . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4471Cross Country (M&W) . . Bill Haggerty . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4473Field Hockey (W) . . . . . . Adrian Gantt . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4281Football (M) . . . . . . . . . . . .Chip Hester . . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4724Golf (M&W) . . . . . . . . . . . . Sam Gealy . . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4236Lacrosse (M) . . . . . . . . . . Peter Bourque . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4485Soccer (M) . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Turnbull . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4348Soccer (W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Cullen . . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4324Softball (W) . . . . . . . . . . . . Nan Whitley . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4359Swimming (M&W) . . . . . Betsy Graham . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4672Tennis (M&W) . . . . . . . . . Jeff Childress . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4465Volleyball (W) . . . . . . . . Ginger Hamric . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4480Cheerleading (M&W) . . . Katie O’Steen . . . . . . . . . . 704-637-4474<strong>Catawba</strong> Quick FactsLocation ................................................................. Salisbury, NC 28144Admissions Office Telephone...................................... 1-800-228-2922Home facility ................................................................ Goodman GymColors.................................................................. Navy Blue and WhiteNickname.................................................................... <strong>Catawba</strong> IndiansEnrollment ....................................................................................... 1,300Founded............................................................................................ 1851Church Affiliation ........................................ United Church of ChristAthletic Affiliation .................................................................. NCAA IIConference ...................................................................... South AtlanticPresident ................................................................. Dr. Robert E. KnottAthletic Director ...................................................... Dennis DavidsonSports Information................................................................. Jim LewisSports Information Telephone ........................................ 704-637-4720Head Athletic Trainer ....................................................... Bob CasmusACADEMIC LIFE<strong>Catawba</strong> <strong>College</strong> is dedicatedto helping studentsreach their highest potential.Blending liberal studies withcareer preparation, the collegeoffers the Bachelor ofArts, Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Fine Arts,Bachelor of BusinessAdministration and Masterof Education degrees.COLLEGE ORIENTATION<strong>Catawba</strong> officials want to do everything they can tohelp new students succeed, and that means more thanmaking good grades. It means adjusting well. It meanslearning to liveand work withothers in an environmentthat isnew.To ease the transitionto collegelife, <strong>Catawba</strong> offersan orientation sessionbefore theopening of the fallterm for all firsttimefreshmen andtransfer students.One of the primarystrengths of the programis that studentshave contact with anadvisor from the firstday they arrive oncampus. And thatrelationship continuesin small, twice-weeklyclasses during the entire first semester.SOUTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCEThe South Atlantic Conference is a group ofnine church-related colleges of similar size andathletic philosophy. As an all-sports conference,the league has grown into one of the premiersmall-college athletic conference in thenation.The 1993-94 year was extremely special in that the conferencebecame fully affiliated with the NCAA Division IIand is now eligible for national championships opportunitiesin all of its 14 sponsored sports.NCAA DIVISION IIThe National Collegiate AthleticAssociation is the organization through whichthe nation’s colleges and universities speakand act on athletic matters at the national level.It is a voluntary association of more than 1,000institutions, conferences, organizations and individualsdevoted to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics.
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