“My dream has always been to play in the W.N.B.A.” –Says Shawnyce Talbot. Coming from a home full of discipline, stands a 5’4 powerhouse who has achieved great success on the court and in the class room. She has won many awards and is an all-around athlete. Although she dominates the sport of softball and conquers the sport of volleyball, her main sport is basketball. Despite all of the negative energy coming from most of her classmates and teachers, she still finds a way to gain success.

                Shawnyce Lashawn Talbot has grown up in a home where she’s seen a lot. From seeing brothers run away, to sleeping in cars. She has grown up to be a very successful Athletic Black Woman. “From day one of the first grade, I made sure all of my homework was done because I was always inspired to be better than my parents.”- Says Shawnyce. Although she has been through many trials and tribulations she has broke through them all on top. 

                “Because of me seeing my mother get abused, I have made up my mind, that when I grow up I will take care of her.” –says Shawnyce. Not only is she sticking to that mindset, but she is doing it with ease. She is sticking to her goal with the tools of basketball and school. There has never been a school year where she has achieved a C or lower. Always on top of her game she is still receiving calls from all types basketball AAU coaches and  is still striving towards success and more. 

Sports Writer: Dion Stevenson