Russ Rose Then (2001): Shannon is a great role player for us.  She was a significant contributor last season as a setter, and I’d expect the same thing this year.  She is a student of the game and has a great feel for the sport of volleyball.  I expect Shannon to get some opportunities at setter, right side, and back row.  I am not sure I can pinpoint exactly what Shannon is going to do, but I know she is going to play and be a major contributor.  She is always smiling and having a good time.

Russ Rose Now (2025): Shannon was a setter/right side player. 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 coach in Pennsylvania.  She was a valuable contributor.

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.