Hall of Honor
Information as of 2001: Shane attended Montrose High School, graduating in 1985 having participated in tennis for two years and volleyball for three years. She was junior class president and senior class treasurer. She was also a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
During her years at MSC (1985-1988) her special athletic and academic achievements were outstanding. Shane was a volleyball player all four years and played on the tennis team (1989). She helped lead the volleyball team to three undefeated conference championships - a career team record of 197-41. She was a two-time All-Conference and All-District selection in 1987 and 1988 and was selected RMAC Player of the Year in 1988. The honor of being an Academic All-Conference honoree was given to her in 1987 and 1988. Shane was named to the NAIA All-American 2nd team also in 1988. She ranks fourth all-time in kills (1148), sixth in blocks (409) and seventh in service aces (118).
Shane was inducted into Psi Chi, a National Honor Society in Psychology, while attending MSC. She was also listed on the President's and Dean's List several semesters and was named as Outstanding Student Athlete in 1991.
Her volleyball coach, Rusty Crick said, "She is one of the best to have ever played at Mesa. She excelled both in the classroom and on the court. In 1986 we won a school record 42 matches and went to the National Volleyball Championships where we placed 7th. Shane's commitment to excellence got us there. Her efforts led us to many accomplishments during her career at MSC."
Shane received her master of arts in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of New Mexico in 1992. She presently is employed by Montrose County School District where she is case manager in the Expulsion Intervention and Prevention Program and volleyball coach. Shane and her husband, Joel, live in Montrose.
