MURFREESBORO, N.C. – As Chowan Athletics transitions into the Conference Carolinas, each week throughout the summer, gocuhawks.com will profile a different Conference Carolinas school as a way to introduce our new league opponents in 2019-20.
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Barton College
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Location: Wilson, N.C.
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Nickname: Bulldogs
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Founded: 1902 (formerly Atlantic Christian Col.)
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Colors: Royal Blue and White
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Enrollment: 1,189
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Athletics Website: www.bartonbulldogs.com
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President: Dr. Douglas Searcy
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Twitter: @BartonAthletics
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Athletics Director: Todd Wilkinson
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Facebook: Barton College Bulldogs
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Conference History: Barton was one of the charter member schools of the then, Old North State Conference, and has been a member since 1930.
Proper References: Barton, BC
Athletic Highlights: Barton Men's Basketball won the 2007 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship scoring 10 points in the final 45 seconds to upset the defending champions, Winona State. The Bulldogs will start football after a 70-year absence.
Notable Alumni:
· Michael Wray – N.C. House of Representatives District 27
· Ava Gardner – Actress and singer
· William "Bill" Brooks – former baseball and basketball coach at UNC Wilmington
· Joe P. Tolson – N.C. House of Representatives District 23
Sponsored Sports:
Men (11) - Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football*, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
Women (10) - Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Indoor & Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball
*- Starting in 2020.
