St. John's University Athletics
2008-09 Women's Track and Field Roster
Shavone Williams
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- William Cullen Bryant
- Hometown:
- Queens, N.Y.
As A Freshman (2007-08): Indoor - ran the 400-meter dash at the Fordham Opener (Dec. 7) and placed fifth with a time of 1:00.6.
Before St. John[apos]s: Named the 2006-07 Indoor Track and Field MVP for William Cullen Bryant High School ... ran for a second-place finish in the 300-meter dash, a third-place finish in the 55-meter dash in the 2006-07 PSAL Queens Championships ... placed sixth in the 300-meter dash at the 2006-07 NYC PSAL Championships ... was co-editor-in-chief of the William Cullen Bryant yearbook ... was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and the National Honor Roll.
Personal: Daughter of Annette and Randy Williams ... has two brothers, Randy (17), who plays basketball for Queensborough Community College, and Terrell (13) ... was the first student to honor St. John[apos]s NYC After School All-Stars Program Scholarship ... a criminal justice major ... intends to pursue a career as a child advocate or child psychologist ... enjoys crochet, reading, playing Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution.
Off the Track
Nicknames: 'Vonie' or 'Boo Boo.'
Chose St. John[apos]s Because: She fell in love with the beautiful campus and diversity of the students after being a part of the NYC After School All-Stars program since she was 12 years old.
Most Thrilling Moment In Her Athletic Career: Placing sixth at the 2006-07 NYC PSAL Championships in the 300-meter dash.
Favorite Books: The Harry Potter series.
Favorite Movie: 'Love and Basketball.'
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers.