Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
NAME: Brandi Morris
PARENTS: They’re deceased.
SIBLINGS: I have two older brothers and a younger sister. My brother Joey is 21. My brother Cody is 20 and my sister Grace is 9.
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Student Senate
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Hang out with friends
FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: The Weekend
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Call[more]
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Pretty Little Liars
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? My Barney stuffed animal.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? I’m going to go to Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and throw shot and disc. I’m going to major in marine biology.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? My grandmother; she’s always been there and she’s really strong.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT TRACK? The team; it’s like we’re a family. We’re not just individuals. We all care for each other.
EVENTS? Shot put and discus
WHAT APPROACH DO YOU TAKE TO YOUR EVENTS? I want to get farther.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? It’s a good season. I’ve gotten a lot better and our team’s good. We’ve been undefeated.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR? I guess, placing since I haven’t placed before this year.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT THE REST OF THE SEASON? Hard work and dedication.
TALK ABOUT YOUR EVENTS NOW; WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BIGGEST ASSET? WHAT ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO DO? I’m confident about my strength. I’m the strongest one out of the throwers.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST IN PRACTICE TO IMPROVE ON? I need to fix my spin because it’s not that good. If I could get my spin down, I’d throw better.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH RUNNING TRACK AT BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? The team and my coaches. I have a good throwing coach and the team’s a good support system.