Fresno State: (2002) Led the team both seasons in the pole vault, qualified for junior nationals … vaulted to a personal-best indoor and outdoor height of 12-2 … took second at the WAC Championships, tying her PR … earned the Coaches Award … Mr. Bulldog Designee … WAC Scholar-Athlete … Dean’s List … Kiwanis Torch of Excellence … (2001) Led the outdoor vaulting squad at 11-9 …finished second on the squad for indoor at 11-7 3/4…Kiwanis Torch of Excellence honoree.
Modesto JC: Two-year letterwinner in track and field as a pole vaulter…earned a personal best vault of 11-0…named Most Valuable Player…team captain…went to state meet in 1998-99.
Turlock HS: Three-year letterwinner in track and field as a pole vaulter…the team went undefeated throughout her three years…team captain in 1998…earned the “Coaches Award”…holds the school pole vault record with a vault of 9-6.
Personal: Born April 1, 1980 in Visalia, Calif. …daughter of Andrew and Renee Montes…has a brother, Garrena and two sisters, Cara and Bridgett… married to husband, Carlos…enjoys camping, hiking and traveling … admires her father, whom she says beat the odds and never gave up.
