Applications

for the CSTC are available through the Clayton State Track and Field Office

or the Clayton State Office of University Relations. For more information

call John Shiffert, director of University Relations, at 770-960-2109.

A fixture at

Clayton State since November 1990, Mead was a standout runner at the University

of West Georgia.

In eight cross

country seasons at Clayton State, Mead has had 21 all-conference, 12 all-region

and eight all-state selections. After leading the 1996 women's team to

the NAIA national meet, Mead guided the 1997 Lady Lakers to a number 23

NCAA Division II national ranking in the program's first season at the

NCAA level. In his first three seasons, Mead was tabbed Coach of the Year

in the NAIA Southeast Region, NAIA Southeast Independent Region, and three

times in the Peach Belt Conference. In addition, he helped guide Guffey

to become Clayton State's first track All-America in 2002 in the 1500

meters.

While at West

Georgia, Mead helped the cross country team to consecutive appearances

at the NCAA Division II Championship. He was a two-time all-conference

and one-time Georgia Collegiate all-state runner. In track and field,

Mead represented West Georgia at three NCAA Division II Championships

in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. He held four track records including

the steeplechase (9:08.7), indoor mile (4:18) and indoor two-mile (9:14).

Following college, Mead has run for the Atlanta Track Club and Athletics

South competitive teams. He has helped direct numerous road races and

holds personal bests on the road of 30:54 for the 10K, 24:47 for 8K, and

14:35 for 5K.

Like Mead,

Toro is a graduate of West Georgia. Toro competed in cross country while

at West Georgia, earning all-conference and team MVP honors in 1976. Toro

has continued to be an avid runner after college, winning numerous road

races and running in every Peachtree Road Race since 1973.

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