Samantha Hamilton Class: Freshman Hometown: Kileen, Texas High School: C.E. Ellison HS Event: Jumps/Hurdles Birthdate: 10/30/1988 Experience: HS

High School: Competed at C.E. Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas during her prep career ... was the 9th District champion in five different events ... 11th district champion in four events ... 12th district champion in two events ...Texas Relays high school champion in 2005 and 2006 in the triple jump ... ranked first in Texas in triple jump ... ranked 12th in the nation in triple jump ... helped her team to district championships in 2004 and 2005.

Personal: Full name is Samantha Bernice Hamilton ... born October 30, 1988 in Killeen, Texas ... daughter of late Antionette D. Hamilton and late Kenneth Johnson ... majoring in communications.