Interview: Seneca's D'yandra Morris throws over 40 feet in shot put

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Full name: D'yandra Marquita Morris
Date of birth: Nov. 3, 1993
Brothers/sisters: Sister - Aisha 
Brother - Donte
Academic interest: Nursing
Event PR: Shot put 40'-2.5"
Hobbies: School, sports, Church, HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) 

scrunners: How and when did you get involved with track and field?
morris: I started in 2008, my eighth grade year.

 

scrunners: What do you remember for your first year in the sport?

morris: I wasn't very good. I was told by throws coach, Scott Martin, to go to with the sprinters. This disappointment almost led me to quit doing track all together. 

 

scrunners: How have you seen yourself progress over the years?

morris: I have gone from someone that couldn't even get in the top three of my own school my eighth grade year, to the S.C. Class AAA state champion my sophomore year. 

 

scrunners: What have you learned from the sport?

morris: Track and field has taught me a lot of things -- ...