Jessica Vermeulen Class: Sophomore Hometown: Johnston City, Ill. High School: Johnston City Event: Throws Birthdate: 11/22/1988

Updated Nov. 7, 2008

At SIU: Posted five top-10 finishes in six outdoor meets...Career-best was 135-03 at the 2008 MVC Outdoor Championships...Placed fifth at the Spring Classic and sixth at the Vanderbilt Invitational...

Pre-SIU: Played volleyball and softball for four years a Johnston City High School...Softball team won conference titles all four years and regional championships in three prep seasons...Three-time all-conference pick in volleyball...Named to the all-south team as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Jessica Lee Vermeulen...Majors in Journalism...Born November 22, 1988...Daughter of Leonard and Lori Vermeulen.