Athlete of the Week
    Staff Writers ~~ The Monahans News, October 29, 2009

Brittney White is a four-year starter on the swim team and a lifelong Monahans resident.

"I have always enjoyed swimming it keeps me in shape," said Brittney.

She has swum for Coach Jay Thomas since fifth grade and really likes him as a coach.

"He really knows how to push you and how to keep you motivated.  He's a great coach," said Brittney.

She has had lots of good times swimming but on stands out in her mind.

"When I was in swim club in sixth grade, we had a meet here in Monahans, and there were no girls to compete with me, so I swam with the boys.  I beat them all in the 50 freestyle.  That was very cool."

Brittney is a member of the National Honor Society and enjoys teachers James Coldewey, Chris Simpson, and David Burnett.

"I really like their teaching styles, they make it fun," Brittney stated.

After Brittney graduates, she would like to attend Baylor University, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin or Angelo State University with hopes of becoming a heart surgeon.

Keyed by Tanner Harris, Senior 2010