FCS School of the Day #5 - Appalachian State
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:07 pm
Appalachian State University Mountaineers
Founded 1899
Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,997
Graduate Enrollment: 1,874
Boone, North Carolina
Southern Conference
Kidd-Brewer Stadium (25,150)
2008 Record: 11-3, 8-0 Lost in Quarterfinals of FCS Playoffs
Appalachian State University began in 1899 when a group of citizens in Watauga County, under the leadership of Blanford B. Dougherty and his brother Dauphin D. Dougherty, began a movement to educate teachers in Northwest North Carolina.[9] Land was donated by Daniel B. Dougherty, father of the leaders in the enterprise, and by J. F. Hardin. On this site a wood frame building, costing $1,000, was erected by contributions from citizens of the town and county.[10] In the fall of 1899, the Dougherty brothers, acting as co-principals, began the school which was named Watauga Academy. The first year saw 53 students enrolled in three grades.[9]
Appalachian State University has one of the highest elevations of any university in the United States east of the Mississippi River, at 3,333 feet (1,016 m).
Notable Alumni:
Dexter Coakley
Alvin Gentry
Franklin Graham
Dino Hackett
Dexter Jackson
Corey Lynch
Founded 1899
Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,997
Graduate Enrollment: 1,874
Boone, North Carolina
Southern Conference
Kidd-Brewer Stadium (25,150)
2008 Record: 11-3, 8-0 Lost in Quarterfinals of FCS Playoffs
Appalachian State University began in 1899 when a group of citizens in Watauga County, under the leadership of Blanford B. Dougherty and his brother Dauphin D. Dougherty, began a movement to educate teachers in Northwest North Carolina.[9] Land was donated by Daniel B. Dougherty, father of the leaders in the enterprise, and by J. F. Hardin. On this site a wood frame building, costing $1,000, was erected by contributions from citizens of the town and county.[10] In the fall of 1899, the Dougherty brothers, acting as co-principals, began the school which was named Watauga Academy. The first year saw 53 students enrolled in three grades.[9]
Appalachian State University has one of the highest elevations of any university in the United States east of the Mississippi River, at 3,333 feet (1,016 m).
Notable Alumni:
Dexter Coakley
Alvin Gentry
Franklin Graham
Dino Hackett
Dexter Jackson
Corey Lynch
