College field hockey: Falcons too much for Devils Sep 5, 2007
The Falcons will return home to face Ursinus Saturday while Dickinson will begin its 2007 road campaign Saturday, when it will face Roanoke College. Local Sports. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
UMass Alum Andrew Recchione Chosen In NLL Entry Draft Sep 3, 2007
Toronto - Wes McFarlane - Roanoke College 64 ... Buffalo (from Minnesota) - Jon Mason - Roanoke College 66. (Umassathletics.com)
Trek into state wilderness - 15 feet off the ground Aug 28, 2007
The native of England earned his math degree at Virginia's Roanoke College in 1967, then entered the corporate world as a programmer when computers were still in their infancy. Working out of his home, he helped pioneer the field of computer security, creating the first virus scanner and forming in 1986 McAfee Associates, a world leader in software protection. (AZCentral -- News)
College-bound learn carbon monoxide risk Aug 21, 2007
The same kind of appliance was linked to the death last summer of a man staying with a church group in a dormitory at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. In that incident, more than 100 others became sick. (USA Today)
Gas poisons 23 Aug 20, 2007
One person was killed and dozens more sickened at Roanoke College in July 2006 when a water heater caused a carbon monoxide leak there. Three teams of firefighters were sent in to check carbon monoxide levels in all 12 apartments in the Collegiate Suites building on Sunday, Wilson said. (Roanoke Times)
8 area athletes train for national Senior Olympics Jun 22, 2007
Still at about his late '50s Roanoke College basketball team height and weight -- 6 feet 5, 210 pounds -- he will compete this weekend in the three-on-three, half-court basketball tournament, joining the other 70- to 74-year-old players on his team who live in Clearwater, St. Augustine and New York. "We play separately and get together for tournaments," said Ellis, who landed a gold medal in the Senior Games four years ago. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Naasz is having a ball playing for the USA Jun 8, 2007
Naasz played collegiate field hockey at Roanoke College and was named ODAC Player of the Year, and she earned NCAA Division III All- American honors before graduating in 2002 with a degree in athletic training. Colleagues from work invited her to join them in a ball hockey rec league and Naasz eventually became a member of the Metro Mayhem, a Washington, D.C., women's club team. (Howard County Times, MD)
Chatham Hall graduates 27 May 31, 2007
They'll attend New York University, Virginia Tech, University of Mary Washington, University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins, William and Mary, Roanoke College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Smith College and several others. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Chatham Hall to graduate 27 seniors Saturday May 27, 2007
She plans to attend Roanoke College. Michelle Pfeiffer is the daughter of Mary Lee Pfeiffer of Chatham and John A. Pfeiffer of Warrenton. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Women's Basketball Names Bob Clark as an Assistant Coach May 24, 2007
Clark's first collegiate position was as an assistant men's basketball coach at Roanoke College in Salem, Va. from 1984-86. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Tic Price joining North Texas as assistant May 16, 2007
Price also was an assistant coach at Auburn, Old Dominion, Virginia Tech, Tennessee-Chattanooga and Roanoke College. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
SHS lax teams sweep Wildcats Apr 20, 2007
Assistant coach Bob Rotanz, a strong defender himself in his Roanoke College days, credited the defense. Our defense did a tremendous job, said Rotanz. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Salem students, parents react to Tech tragedy with strength Apr 20, 2007
Her daughter had no phone service in the chem lab, so couldn't hear calls from her frantic mother and father, Roanoke College masonry worker Bob Shupe. It was two hours after learning about the shootings around 10:10 a.m. before they knew she was OK.. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
How much money does it cost to buy aggravation? Apr 19, 2007
I went to Roanoke College in 1970 and walked downtown, as I didn t have a car at that time. I stopped in the first bank I came to and opened an account. (New Castle Record, VA)
Maroons open new stadium with two wins, rave reviews Apr 12, 2007
The Roanoke College lacrosse team is 2-0 on the new turf stadium, which opened last week to rave reviews. The Maroon lacrosse team ran its winning streak to four games with a 13-11 win over number 14 Hampden-Sydney on a blustery cold Saturday evening in Salem. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Fieldturf should be in by early June at Bogle Apr 10, 2007
FieldTurf contractors are installing their product at Salem s football stadium and the Roanoke College lacrosse field before moving on to Bogle. The product is also used in many NFL stadiums. (Cave Spring Connection, VA)
Haley will bring Ravens to new “Spartan Field” for youth football clinic Mar 31, 2007
The former Roanoke College and Eastern Montgomery coach is hoping to make Virginia Western a feeder program for big time colleges, and he s off to a great start. They re emphasizing men s and women s basketball, and it s the best deal in the state, said Green. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Baptist children's home changes name to HopeTree Family Services Mar 31, 2007
Although it was started in 1890 as the Baptist Orphanage of Virginia on the hill in Salem near Roanoke College, the agency no longer takes care of small orphaned children. Instead, it provides foster care for troubled teens, group cottages and respite care for mentally retarded adults, and placement and adoption services. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Local sports figure honored Mar 31, 2007
Telecasts of Roanoke College men s basketball and Old Dominion Athletic Conference football have been other recent projects for Ross. Dave does a tremendous job of keeping up with area sports, said Montgomery, publisher of the local Play-By-Play monthly. (Cave Spring Connection, VA)
Women Take Back the Night Thursday Mar 30, 2007
"Whereas, since then, marches have been held in many throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America, India and Europe; and"Whereas, Take Back the Night marches have been held in Richmond and Charlottesville, and at Hollins University, Radford University, Roanoke College and Virginia Tech; and. "Whereas, marchers have called attention to violence against women - sexual harassment, misogyny, rape and murder - [and] this violence affects both individuals in the community and the community as a whole;... (News Messenger, VA)
Local College Round up: McDonald named Centennial Player of the Week Mar 14, 2007
They return home to face Roanoke College on Saturday at 1 p.m.. Women's lacrosse. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Roark runs for fourth term on county School Board Mar 9, 2007
The Roanoke College accounting graduate and her husband, Phillip, have been married 45 years and own a computer systems and repairs business off Apperson in Salem. They have a grown daughter, Annette Myjak of Titusville, Fla. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
2007 southwest county high school baseball preview Mar 9, 2007
Hidden Valley lost a number of players from that team, including Brandon Lower (now at Virginia Tech) and Daniel Gills (Roanoke College). As a senior Lower batted. (Cave Spring Connection, VA)
Mount Pleasant woman staging pageant at William Byrd this weekend Mar 6, 2007
She s a 2006 graduate of Roanoke College with a BS in Health and Human Performance, and a 2001 alum of William Byrd High. Stump hopes to intern soon in the sports communications field and may use her health background to pursue pharmaceutical sales. (Vinton Messenger, VA)
Academy not for the Birds Mar 6, 2007
Bluefield will make an appearance in the Roanoke Valley on Thursday, March 15, when they play Roanoke College at Kiwanis Field in Salem. The Rams are 8-5 pending a Wednesday doubleheader at Brevard College in North Carolina. (Vinton Messenger, VA)
Big first half leads Tigers to ODAC championship Mar 3, 2007
Roanoke College missed out on a chance to qualify for the NCAA Division III basketball tournament when Hampden-Sydney Collegeclaimed the 2007 ODAC Men s Basketball Championship title Sunday. The Tigers used an overpowering first half to defeat the Maroons, 77-62. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Heather Donaho Selected as New Varsity Volleyball Coach Mar 3, 2007
Donaho, who graduated from North Cross School in 1995, also attended Roanoke College, where she was a four-year starting setter on the volleyball team. In addition to coaching the varsity volleyball team, Donaho will coach two hitters and setters clinics and two full day skills camps this summer as part of the North Cross School Summer Camps Program. (Cave Spring Connection, VA)
Roanoke College softball tops ODAC Championship Picks Mar 1, 2007
Roanoke College, winners of the past three ODAC softball championship tournaments, looks to ensure the coaches predictions for a fourth straight year as it was picked atop the 2007 ODAC Softball Preseason Poll ... Roanoke College will open the softball season on March 5 with a trip to Myrtle Beach. (New Castle Record, VA)
H-S Tops RC in ODAC men’s final Mar 1, 2007
Hampden-Sydney College, powered by an explosive first half, claimed the 2007 ODAC Men s Basketball Championship title, defeating Roanoke College 77-62 for its 10th conference crown. HSC senior Mike Edwards was named for the tournament s most valuable player, scoring 71 points over the course of the three games including a game-high 27 against Roanoke. (New Castle Record, VA)
In eludinggrasp, Wine clutches a state title Feb 27, 2007
French made it official on National Signing Day, choosing Wagner over offers from Division III programs Roanoke College and the University of Mary Washington. "I don't think anybody expects Stafford to have a Division I player because our team hasn't had much success," she added. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
90-year-old nurse celebrates life Feb 24, 2007
She had met the young Baltimore man who had attended Roanoke College through a blind date, arranged by the boyfriend of her best friend in training. Sipple didn't go back to work until her child, Noel Sipple of Alexandria, started school in 1946. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Roanoke College Baseball features several local grads Feb 24, 2007
The Roanoke College baseball team is picked eighth in the conference in a preseason poll of Old Dominion Athletic Conference managers as the Maroons prepare to open their second season under former Glenvar coach Larry Wood. The Maroons are scheduled to play at home this weekend, with Saturday and Sunday doubleheaders against Wesley, weather permitting, at Salem s Kiwanis Field. (Cave Spring Connection, VA)
Harris elected as governor of Soroptimist Golden West Region Feb 22, 2007
Harris is the office manager at Spencer Real Estate She attended Roanoke College in Salem, Va. where she studied sociology. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Maroons Picked to Win 14th ODAC Men’s Lax Title Feb 20, 2007
After reaching the national semifinals a season ago, Roanoke College was chosen to repeat as conference champions and make a return trip to the NCAA tournament according to the 2007 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Men s Lacrosse Preseason Poll. The Maroons open the season at home this Saturday against Mary Washington, beginning at 1 pm. (New Castle Record, VA)
Eagles fall to Catholic in finale Feb 18, 2007
The 11th-ranked men's tennis team swept Roanoke College, 7-0, yesterday at the University Indoor Tennis Center to improve to 2-1 on the season, and 1-0 against Division III opponents ... The Eagles fell 18-13 in their season opener at seventh-ranked Roanoke College yesterday. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
75 years of "to the rescue" Feb 10, 2007
Their first meetings were across College Avenue from the then-courthouse now owned by Roanoke College upstairs in the Salem Fire Department ... They learned how to rescue drowning victims at the Roanoke College swimming pool. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Snyder's Tannery ledgers survive Alaskan tsunami, come home to Salem Feb 9, 2007
He and Museum Director John Long and Saturday employee Audrey White, a Roanoke College student, sat down to peruse the pages bound in soft leather probably tanned at that very tannery. The business was located across White Oak Alley near Salem City Hall, probably behind what today is Barker Realty on Main Street. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Roanoke College Softball Feb 9, 2007
Roanoke College, winners of the past three ODAC softball championship tournaments, looks to ensure the coaches predictions for a fourth straight year as it was picked atop the 2007 ODAC Softball Preseason Poll. The Maroons were tabbed with 84 total votes including five first place nods as they open the season looking for their eighth overall league crown. (New Castle Record, VA)
Chesterton named as assistant coach Feb 3, 2007
Chesterton attended Roanoke College, earning her bachelor's degree in sociology in 1991. She played soccer, field hockey and lacrosse during a stellar career that resulted in her selection to the Roanoke Athletic Hall of Fame in April 2001. (Rockathletics.com)
Martin Luther King III promotes peace in Roanoke College speech Jan 18, 2007
Photo by Angie Tabor Martin Luther King III makes a point during a press conference Tuesday afternoon at Roanoke College, before his talk at the college that night ... Martin Luther King III spoke with passion about issues that affect today s society in his speech, My Father s Dream, My Mission, at Bast Center on the campus of Roanoke College Jan. 16 ... That means a lot to our students," she added.Her husband, 1981 Roanoke College graduate Kenneth Belton, said of King's speech, "That was... (Salem Times-Register, VA)
What a year 2006 turned out to be Jan 4, 2007
A 91-year-old man dies and 34 other Lutheran conference attendees and summer youth participants are treated at local hospitals after carbon monoxide builds up to deadly levels because of a malfunctioning gas water heater at Roanoke College ... Salem-born Dr. Dick Fisher receives Roanoke College's Brown Award for service to community. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Christmas, New Year's customs evolve Dec 29, 2006
Photo by Meg Hibbert Roanoke College archivist Linda Miller holds a New Year's card and one of the antique Christmas post cards in the display in the lobby of the college's library, open through Jan. 22 ... Linda Miller, Roanoke College's archivist, has wrapped up the lore and the legends in a course she teaches and in a display in the library that will be on view through Jan. 22 ... Sarah Head, a Roanoke College student from England, explained how one of her family traditions is to "light a... (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Still working at 100, Hap Fisher plans to retire from RC after party Nov 27, 2006
Charles Harold (Hap) Fisher, long-time Salem resident and adjunct professor of chemistry at Roanoke College, celebrated his 100th birthday at a party held Nov. 19 at Brandon Oaks Retirement Center ... Another party in his honor was planned on Tuesday in the Pickle Lounge of the Colket Center at Roanoke College where he received a B.S. in chemistry in 1928 and later became an adjunct research professor ... After Roanoke College, he pursued his master s and doctorate in organic chemistry at the... (Salem Mainstreet Newspapers, VA)
Find out how many get into schools Nov 9, 2006
College acceptance rates: How many get in. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Polls show Webb leads Senate race Nov 2, 2006
" Wenzel acknowledged that many doubt polling companies in general but pointed out that Zogby has been one of the most accurate pollsters in the past 20 years when comparing their predictions to election results. "Anyone who doesn't like the poll results questions the methodology and anyone who likes the results praises the methodology," Wenzel said. After questioning the weekend polls, Bozin pointed out that a Nov. 1 Roanoke College poll showed Allen had a three percent lead. "The polls are all... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
UMW makes top 25 Oct 3, 2006
Men's Fitness put the top 25 schools--which include UMW, the University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Roanoke College, and Virginia Tech--on its "fit list.". UMW ranks 24th of the 25 schools. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Apartment Complex Challenges Civil Lawsuit In Bennett Case Oct 3, 2006
Stephanie Bennett was a Roanoke College graduate who had moved to Raleigh in 2001 to work at IBM. According to her father, she had been planning to move to Greenville, S.C., in July 2002. Carmon Bennett said Monday that the lawsuit is about letting young women and their parents know that all apartment complexes are not safe. (WRAL.com, NC)
McCoy's goal sinks Eagles, 3-2 Oct 2, 2006
Kristen McCoy's three goals, the final one with 13 seconds left in regulation, propelled Roanoke College over the University of Mary Washington in a nip-and-tuck women's soccer match at the Battleground yesterday. The Eagles' Katie Patchett gave UMW a 2-1 lead early in the second half with an unassisted goal in the 56th minute. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Jones tapped as interim assistant principal Sep 30, 2006
Jones graduated from Salem High School, earned a B.A. in history at Roanoke College and his Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hollins University in 2001. He also earned certification in educational administration and supervision through the Radford University School Leadership program. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Roanoke College track named in Bast’s honor Sep 30, 2006
Roanoke College track named in Bast s honor By Brian Hoffman ... Bast and Caldwell are long time friends and pillars of the Roanoke College community, where Caldwell served as Treasurer for many years ... Roanoke College dedicated the college track in honor of C. Homer Bast last Friday in a ceremony on campus. (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Eagles shut out Shenandoah Sep 4, 2006
The Eagles (2-0) will travel to Roanoke College on Wednesday. Field hockey. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Gas victims found hours later Aug 26, 2006
(AP) -- Rescue workers were on the scene of a July 14 carbon-monoxide leak at Roanoke College for three hours before finding an elderly man dead in a dormitory room, according to an internal Salem Fire-EMS Department report published yesterday ... Roanoke College spokeswoman Teresa Gereaux said the rooms in which Mr. Vierling and the two women were staying were designed to be handicapped-accessible as part of a remodeling in the mid-1980s. (Washington Times)
Carbon Monoxide Leak Sickens Guests In Stafford Jul 28, 2006
A carbon monoxide leak at Roanoke College in Salem earlier this month killed one person and sickened more than 100 members of two groups staying in a dormitory there. (Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. (WTVR.com, VA)
Water Heater Likely Caused Carbon Monoxide Leak Jul 21, 2006
(AP) - A water heating system failure caused the carbon monoxide leak that killed one person and sickened more than 100 others in a Roanoke College dormitory last week. Salem Fire-EMS Chief Pat Counts says it's unclear which component of the natural gas-powered system failed. (WTVR.com, VA)
Water Heater Caused Carbon Monoxide Leak at Roanoke College Jul 20, 2006
Investigators: Water Heater Caused Deadly Carbon Monoxide Leak at Roanoke College Dorm. Wednesday, July 19, 2006. (FOX29.com, PA)
Carbon monoxide victims praise quick action Jul 20, 2006
Photo by Brian Hoffman Salem Fire rucks and a command car block entrances to Sections residence halls at Roanoke College July 14, after conference attendees were felled by a buildup of carbon monoxide gas that apparently came from a malfunction in gas-fired hot water heating system. More than 100 treated after Roanoke College accident; one found dead ... Conference attendees recovering from exposure to a build up of silent, potentially lethal carbon monoxide praised the quick reactions by... (Salem Times-Register, VA)
Carbon monoxide leading cause of accidental poison-related deaths Jul 20, 2006
Carbon monoxide, a lethal gas typically distinguished by its odorless and tasteless characteristics, was responsible for killing a man in a college dormitory and sickening more than 100 teens and adults at Virginia's Roanoke College Friday (July 14, 2006). CO exposure remains the leading cause of accidental poison-related deaths in the nation, according to the Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Mental exam sought for teen in shooting Jul 18, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. LAS VEGAS -- A teenager who was shot by police after he grabbed a 3-year-old boy from an airport toy store and ran through a checkpoint needs a mental evaluation before facing trial, his lawyer said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Pastor Mourned After Carbon Monoxide Leak Jul 17, 2006
The Rev. Walter J. Vierling, 91, was found dead Friday morning, as emergency officials helped people staying in a Roanoke College dormitory suffering from nausea, dizziness and headaches. His official cause of death has not been determined. (Herald Sun)
Dorm with carbon monoxide leak had no detectors Jul 17, 2006
(AP) - There were no carbon monoxide detectors in the Roanoke College dormitory where one person died and more than 100 teenagers and adults were sickened after a leak of the odorless gas, but the school is considering installing them, a spokeswoman said Saturday. State law doesn't require carbon monoxide detectors in college dorms. (Buffalo News -- National)
Leaking Gas in Dormitory Sickens More than 100 People, Kills One Jul 16, 2006
More than 100 teenagers and adults attending summer programs at Roanoke College became ill Friday when carbon monoxide gas began leaking into a college dormitory. College spokeswoman Teresa Gereaux said that the victims, complaining of headaches, nausea, shakiness, and dizziness, were taken in ambulances or vans to two different hospitals in the Roanoke Valley. (Buzzle)
Carbon monoxide leak in Va. dorm complex sickens 100-plus; one man dead Jul 15, 2006
Minutes later emergency crews found a chaotic scene caused by a carbon monoxide leak at a Roanoke College dormitory complex Friday morning. More than 100 people were sickened, including adults in town for a Lutheran conference and high-schoolers in a college prep program. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Devils, Tide pick up honors Jun 29, 2006
Headed for Roanoke College this fall, Walker blasted three homers and drove in 40 runs, scoring 32 times herself. Defensively, she erased 19 of the 23 souls foolhardy enough to attempt to steal against her. (Galax Gazette, VA)
DEROSE DOES DIRTY WORK FOR D-3 LAX POWERHOUSE May 25, 2006
The Sea Gulls needed an overtime goal to edge No. 3 Roanoke College 13-12. DeRose led Salisbury on faceoffs, winning 8-of-14. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
PG North: Sewickley girls lacrosse still strong May 25, 2006
and attacker Katherine Mock (Roanoke College in Salem, Va. were scoring threats as well. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
