Updated September 22, 2005

At SIU: A 2005 MVC Scholar-Athlete...recorded six top-10 finishes in the weight throw during the 2005 indoor season, including a seventh-place finish at the MVC Championships...recorded seven top-10 finishes in the outdoor season between the hammer and discus...placed fifth and eighth in the hammer and shot put, respectively, at the MVC Outdoor Championships...top-10 finisher in the weight throw in three indoor meets during the 2004 season...posted four top-10 finishes in the outdoor discus...placed sixth in the shot put at the USA Indoor Open in 2003.

Pre-SIU: All-conference pick and team MVP as a senior at Lincoln Way High School...two-time Outstanding Field Event Performer.

Personal: Majors in Mass Communications...born Aug. 15, 1984...daughter of John and Debi Batchelor.