By: By Al Barba
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hall of Fame Week is currently underway as the Kennesaw State Department of Athletics will induct four new members into its Hall of Fame. A ceremony will be held Friday (Oct. 6) at the Embassy Suites in Kennesaw. The inductees will also be recognized during the KSU football game against Texas Southern at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. KSUOwls.com and the Owl Network will profile each inductee throughout the week. Today, we get to know Jolene Morris, who played slow-pitch softball at Kennesaw State from 1985-88.
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KENNESAW, Ga. - The membership of the Kennesaw State Athletics Hall of Fame will grow by four following the induction of the 2017 Hall of Fame class on Friday (Oct. 6).
The class of 2017 includes Cliff Brannon (baseball; 1987-89), Kennesaw State donor Caric Martin, Jolene Morris (softball; 1985-88) and Skip Spann, who provided distinguished service to Kennesaw State.
Today, we profile Jolene Morris.
Jolene Morris is a pioneer in the history of Kennesaw State Athletics and its softball program. After signing the first scholarship in softball program history, Morris helped lead the slow-pitch Owls to three NAIA District titles and Georgia Conference championships. She was a three-time All-NAIA District 25 and All-Georgia Conference selection, and holds six game, 10 season and 15 career records. Morris concluded her career with a 124-31 record, 1.66 ERA, 31 shutouts and 115 strikeouts. She is also the program's slow-pitch record holder for home runs in a game, season and career. Following her career at Kennesaw State, Morris moved on to West Georgia where she served as a graduate assistant and earned a master's degree. She was honored with induction into the Kennesaw State Softball Circle of Honor this past spring, and currently serves as principal at Chapel Hill Middle School in Douglasville, Ga.
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