Rhodes College has a storied cross country program with success at the conference, region, and national levels. Over the past twenty years, Rhodes has won multiple conference championships within the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC). Under the guidance of Robert Shankman, the Lynx are consistently represented by female student-athletes at the Division III NCAA Cross Country Championships. We are looking for student-athletes who are committed to success in the classroom and making an impact on the team. Being a student-athlete is demanding, but we feel the experiences of being on a cross country team will only enhance your time at Rhodes. If you would like to find out more about our cross country program please fill out a recruiting questionnaire. We look forward to talking to you and telling you more about Rhodes College!
General Information
· Location: Memphis, TN
· Size: 1,673 students representing 46 states and 13 countries
· Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
· Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, English, and Political Science
· Grad. School Acceptance: 95% acceptance to Business & Law schools; Acceptance
rate to Medical Schools is twice the national average
· Academic Internships: 75% participation in local, national, and international internship
opportunities
· Financial Aid: 85% of students receive need-based awards; average package equals $19,705
· Merit Scholarships: Average merit-based award is $13,060
Cross Country Statistics
· SCAC Championships: 6 (Since 1995)
· Regional Championships: 2009, 2010
· Team National Qualifiers: 2002, 2009, 2010
· Individual National Qualifiers: Nicole Horvath ('95,'96,'97), Emily Ferguson ('97,'98), Lydia Gibson ('98,'00),
Elizabeth Webster ('02), Amy Paine ('02), Marie Brandeweide ('03),
Jennifer Emo ('04), Taylor Stephens ('08)*, Cybil Covic ('08)
*denotes All-American Status
Where We Run
Contact Information:
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Robert Shankman
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Head CC/Track Coach
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(901) 843-3950
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Brandon Spalding
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Assistant CC/Track Coach
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spaldingb@rhodes.edu |
(901) 843-3461
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