Russ Rose Then (2000): “Shannon has put in her time here and has a solid idea of the program and what our expectations are. She played well on the Cuba trip, so I would expect her to push very hard for the starting setter position.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Shannon was a well-skilled setter/right side, who always had a smile on her face and a zest for life. Big hands, good skills. Huge smile! Happy-go-lucky, and a really good person. Went on to have a great extended career as a high school and club coach in Pennsylvania. She was a valuable contributor.”
2000 Season (Sophomore) Highlights and Awards: Academic All-Big Ten.
Season Recap: Played in 30 of 36 matches and 82 of 128 sets … ranked 2nd on the team with 8.85 assists/set … tied for 3rd on the team with 2.35 digs/set … ranked 5th on the team with 0.71 blocks/set … totaled 15 service aces for the season.
Before Penn State: At Dallastown High School, was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year in both 1997 and 1998; named to Volleyball Magazine’s 1998 “Fab 50” team; an All-State and All-District selection in 1996 and 1997, as she led the Wildcats to the state finals in both years; 1996 and 1997 York Daily Record Player of the Year; was team captain her junior and senior seasons; alternate on the 1996 U.S. Junior National Team; named Gatorade Circle of Champions Mid-Atlantic Regional Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997; won the 1998 Shipley Special Achievement Award and the 1997 Shipley Distinguished Achievement Award; also played shortstop and center field on the softball team for four years.