Russ Rose Then (1998): “Shannon is going to be a very good setter. She possesses great technique and she has a solid frame. She’s going to have to learn how to lead at this level and she’s going to have to get much more physical. We intend to redshirt Shannon and feel that she will gain a great deal as Bonnie’s understudy [Bonnie Bremner].”
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.”
1998 Season (Redshirt Season)
1999 Season (RS Freshman): 1999 National Champion … played in 3 sets and 3 matches … averaged 5.33 assists/set.
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.