Ferin Barry
THIS YEAR: One of 17 Cougar freshmen, Ferrin Barry is a young pole vault who need time and experience but who could develop into a quality vaulter in the seasons ahead ... Rated a good athlete with better than averaged speed.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Kent-Meridian High in Kent, Wash. ... Earned 4 varsity letters in track & field competing for head coach Erine Ammons ... Was a 3-time 4A district qualifier between the pole vault and 300-meter hurdles ... Posted a career-best vault of 10' 6" during her 2008 senior season to finish second at the sub-division meet ... Recorded a best of 50.41 in the 300 hurdles ... Named team MVP as a senior ... Also lettered 4 years in soccer (sweeper) ... As a junior was named team's most improved player and earned team MVP as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 29, 1990 ... Parents are Norman (retired) and Jill (government employee) Barry ... Has 2 sisters (Leigh, Chloe) ... has not declared a major ... Enjoys reading.
