Jennifer Lewellen Class: Junior Hometown: Kernersville, N.C. High School: East Forsyth, H.S. Height: 5-3 Position: Pole Vault Birthdate: 01/11/1988

2007: Did not see action in any meets in her first season as a Lady Vol...Performed well in the classroom, though, earning a spot on the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Jennifer was a member of the track & field team at East Forsyth High School for four years and participated in cheerleading for three seasons...Finished 10th in the state of North Carolina in the pole vault as a senior...Was the runner-up in that event at her conference championship and placed third in the region in 2006...Placed 12th at the state meet as a junior in 2005...An accomplished cheerleader, she earned all-region distinction as a senior...Owns a career-best clearance of 10 feet, six inches...Her attention to her school work earned her induction into National Honor Society and mention on the school's honor roll...Activities and clubs included Dean's Council, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)...Also spent time doing community service and volunteer work.

PERSONAL: Jennifer is majoring in anthropology...She chose UT for its program in that academic area as well as the opportunity to compete on the national caliber Lady Vol track & field team...Also considered home state universities Appalachian State, North Carolina State and Western Carolina before opting to become a Lady Volunteer...She enjoys watching football and movies in her spare time and traveling...Jennifer Renae Lewellen was born in Columbia, Tenn., on Jan. 11, 1988...She is an only child...Her parents are Jim and Ann Lewellen.