Vanderbilt’s Track & Field / Cross Country Recruiting Class of 2002 7/1/02

Latisha Bryant, sprinter from Atlanta, Georgia, graduated from Riverwood High School in Atlanta. 2002 Georgia State Champion in the 800 meters, also competed in the 400 meters, 4x400 relay and the triple jump at the state meet. Highly recruited in both Division I track and volleyball. Latisha lead her 2001 high school volleyball team to a State Championship and was named the Volleyball Player of the Year. She is a violinist and was first chair of the Riverwood High School orchestra. Is a National Merit Scholar and will study both medicine and business at Vanderbilt.

Garnetta Holloway, sprinter from Cleveland, Tennessee, graduated from Cleveland High School. Garnetta grew-up in Alaska playing basketball. She moved to Tennessee two year ago and started running track. She has competed in the Tennessee State Track meet in the 400 meters, long jump, and heptathlon. Garnetta will study communications at Vanderbilt to pursue a career in broadcasting.

Amanda Mullins-Hall, hurdler from Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from Walnut Hills High School. Amanda’s 13.94 time in the 100 meter hurdles ranks in the top ten nationally. She led the state all season in the 100 meter hurdles, breaking personal and meet records. At the USA Track & Field Junior Nationals in Raliegh, she finished 4th. Her father played soccer on Costa Rica’s World Cup Soccer team. Amanda will study political science at Vanderbilt to prepare her for law school.

Caitlin Shannon, distance runner from DePere, Wisconsin, graduated from DePere High School. She was the state champion in the 1600 meters, 4:55, and 800 meters, 2:11. Caitlin has also run 11:01 for 3200 meters. Last fall during the cross-country season, she finished 4th in the State meet with a time of 14:23. At the Midwest Footlocker Regional Championships, Caitlin finished 13th. Here time in the 1600 meters is the 19th Wisconsin runner ever to break the 5:00 barrier. Caitlin was ranked #1 in her class, and plans to study Neurology. Parents are Dan and Colleen Shannon, and dad ran for Notre Dame. They have four other children: Eileen, 16; Clare, 14; Brian, 8 and Eamon 6. She was coached by Dan Baker.

Ray Rogers, distance runner from Seattle, Washington, graduated from Seattle Prep High School. She finished 2nd in the State Cross-country meet last fall, and the 5th fastest time in the State that day. At the West Footlocker Regional Championships, she was Washington’s #1 finisher, placing 11th. Her best times include 5:07 for the 1600m, 10:48 for 3200m, and 17:33 for 5000m. Ray’s first year of running was her junior year in High School, as she was a member of the Premier/Select Soccer team from 1995-2000. Ray plans to study English and Poetry. Parents are Jim and Pam Rogers. They have two other children, Jess age 16 and Reid age 3. She was coached by Dr. John Robertson, who ran for the University of Texas in college.

Erika Schneble, distance runner from Hendersonville, North Carolina, graduated from Hendersonville High School. She was the State champion eight times at the 1600 meters, 3200 meters, and cross-country during her career. Her best times include 5:05 for the 1600 meters, and 10:59 for the 3200 meters. At the South Footlocker Regional championships, Erika placed 11th with a personal best of 17:59 for 5000 meters. Miss Schneble was ranked #1 in her class, and will study Biology and Pediatrics. Parents are John and Jane Schneble. She was coached by Pam Bolton.

Emily Charbonneau, middle distance runner from Portland, Oregon, graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. She won the state 1500 meters in 2001, with a personal best time of 4:37.54. Later that same day, she placed 2nd in the 800 meters. At the Oregon-Washington Border clash later that season, she ran 2:11.21 for the 800 metes. Miss Charbonneau was injured during her senior year and did not compete during the track season. Emily is interested in sports medicine. Parents are Frank and Darla Charbonneau, and dad ran at Oregon State. Emily was coached by Mike Bojorguez.

Brittany Sizer, distance runner from Kingwood, Texas, graduated from Kingwood High School. She placed 12th at the Texas State cross-country meet, helping her team to win the State team title by 59 points with a very low score of 32. Her time of 11:17 was a personal best. Miss Sizer has also run the 1600 meters in 5:10. Brittany plans to study business in college. Her parents are James and Janice Sizer. Brittany was coached by John Barr.