Marita Jones
Freshman
5-9 Outside Hitter
Slickville, PA (Greensburg Salem High School)
Major: Psychology
Coach Duncan on Jones: “Marita is a fiery outside hitter.  Many of our positions are up for grabs this year and I think Marita will compete for a spot.  She knows she has to play hard and do a good job on a daily basis to play and I believe she will do that this year.”

Career Highlights:

Graduate of Greensburg Salem High School... first-team All-State and All-Conference selection as a senior... received her high school’s award for Outstanding Female Athlete in 1998... All-State honorable mention and second-team WPIAL pick as a junior... three-year letterwinner... team captain... Monitor Invitational Tournament team choice... selected as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Athlete of the Week as a senior... Greensburg Tribune-Review Athlete of the Year in 1998... member of GSHS High Honor Roll.

Personal Profile:

Birthdate - September 29; Parents - Vertus and Emily; Family - one older brother, two younger brothers and one younger sister; Favorite Color - Blue; Favorite Snack - Strawberries; Favorite Actor - Robert De Niro; Favorite Sports Team - Pittsburgh Steelers; Person I would most like to have lunch with - my grandmother; Where I would most like to live - Miami Florida; University I would most like to compete against - Penn State; Most memorable experience I have ever had - winning PIAA state championship in volleyball; Most incredible gift I have ever received - Love; Three words that capture me - Follow your dreams; I wish - to live a happy and successful life.