UNCW Athletic Hall of Fame
A tireless behind-the-scenes worker since the early days of the Seahawk Club, Jim Ballantine's contributions to the program have been critical as the program continues to prosper on the NCAA Division I level.
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James Clinton Ballantine grew up in North Dakota, where ice hockey was his favorite sport. A 1963 graduate of the University of North Dakota, the avid outdoorsman made his way to Wilmington and served as Executive Vice-President for Miller Building Corporation.
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While in Wilmington, Ballantine was active in many civic and church organizations and found time to devote to UNCW's budding program. He served on the board for the Watson School of Education, the UNCW Board of Visitors and, fortunately for UNCW Athletics, the Seahawk Club.
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Ballantine served as secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president of the Seahawk Club and was honored in 2002 with the prestigious William J. Brooks Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to the department.
