Jennifer Kirk Class: Sophomore Hometown: Terre Haute, Ind. High School: Terre Haute South Vigo Birthdate: 10/20/1981

Returns to the court this season with a new desire to play tennis including taking a more serious approach … off season conditioning program should help with match fitness this season.

2001: Posted 4-10 singles and 6-12 doubles record in first season at Southeast while playing several different positions due to injured teammates.

Prep: Attended Terre Haute South Vigo High … coached by Bill Blankenbaker … number one doubles performer … won coach’s award … finished with best doubles record in 1998-99 season … all-district, all-conference and all-state doubles in 1999 … team finished second at state competition two consecutive years… participated on doubles team that also finished second at state … also participated in basketball.

Personal: Born 10-20-81 … daughter of Ben and Becky Kirk … majoring in communications … also recruited by Northern Kentucky, SIU-Edwardsville and University of Indianapolis … member of National Honor Society … served as instructor for Junior Tennis Association … brother Wes played tennis for Evansville … named to the 2000-01 OVC Commissioners Honor Roll … claims to have loudest grunt on the team … favorite doubles specialist is Luke Jensen.

Ryan Says: “Jenn returned with an attitude that embraces working hard and changing problem areas of her game. She continues to keep us entertained and enjoys motivating teammates.”