Lachandra Bartholomew
5-6 Freshman Throws
Southwest DeKalb HS Lithonia, Ga.

Prospectus: Should be a factor in the shotput and discus events with some college training.could almost place in the conference with her high school numbers.
High School: Attended Southwest DeKalb High School under head coach Nicole Anderson.made second team all-district in both shotput and discus during the 2000 season.also selected second team all-region in 1999 and 2000.in 1999, she was second in both sprints and discus..in 2000, she was second in discus.helped lead the Panthers to the DeKalb County championship in 2000.

Personal: Full name is Lachandra Cyntrise Bartholomew.daughter of Michael and Mary Bartholomew.born on March 4, 1983 in Pensacola, Florida.has two brothers and two sisters.nickname is "Bart".undecided on major.

Quoting Coach Dawson: "Lachandra is a very mature individual. She's done a lot as far as coaching herself. With some college training and a structured strength and conditioning program, she can be very good."

Tidbits
Favorite Athlete: Marion Jones
Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington
Who is your hero? My mother
What are your future goals? To become a physical therapist and also own my own charter transportation business