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Britney Wattley crosses academic finish line at Morgan State!

- Graduates with a GPA of 3.17
Virgin Islander Britney Wattley has graduated from Morgan State University with a degree in Business Administration. She also finished with a 3.17 GPA while competing at the Division One level in the sport of track and field for the Morgan State Bears. Photo: Provided
According to the Head Coach of Morgan State University, Nevil Hodge, Britney Wattley made some accomplishments not just in the classroom but on the track as well during her years at Morgan State University. She is the MEAC 100m champion. Photo: Provided
According to the Head Coach of Morgan State University, Nevil Hodge, Britney Wattley made some accomplishments not just in the classroom but on the track as well during her years at Morgan State University. She is the MEAC 100m champion. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the Virgin Islands well known overseas college athletes, Britney Wattley, finished an important race in her life when she graduated from Morgan State University recently.

Wattley, a 2008 graduate of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), graduated from Morgan State within four and a half years with a degree in Business Administration. She also finished with a 3.17 GPA while competing at the Division One level in the sport of track and field for the Morgan State Bears.

According to the Head Coach of Morgan State University, Nevil Hodge, “Britney Wattley made some accomplishments not just in the classroom but on the track as well during her years at Morgan State University.”

In fact, Wattley is the MEAC 100m champion, member of the 2012 MEAC championship 4x100m relay record setting team, and member of the ECAC eastern collegiate athletic conference 4x100m championship relay team. In 2012, she was 2nd in the 200m at the ECAC outdoor championships and a 2012 NCAA East regional outdoor championship 100m and 200m qualifier.

Wattley has a personal best in the 100m of 11.60 seconds and 23.67 seconds in the 200m.

While a student of the Elmore Stoutt High School, Wattley was part of the BVI Carifta team from 2005-2009 and was also team captain for Carlisle House. In High school she also broke five school records; in the 100m (12.3), 200m (24.70), 400m (57.27), 4x100m and 4x400m. Wattley also helped the U-17 4x100m team to a 1st place finish in the 200m (24.90) at the Leeward Islands Championships.
 
Britney Wattley is the daughter of Bernell and Daphne Wattley.

16 Responses to “Britney Wattley crosses academic finish line at Morgan State!”

  • mother hen (26/06/2013, 09:00) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    congrats girl!
  • Adrian (26/06/2013, 09:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats
  • yea (26/06/2013, 09:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Britto!
  • zoe (26/06/2013, 10:25) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    another glorious day for our people and it was VIP who sent her to school......
    • To Zoe (26/06/2013, 11:48) Like (11) Dislike (18) Reply
      VIP did not send her to school. She obtained a scholarship for Track & Field from Morgan State University. Please do not speak lies if you do not know that truth, just congratulate her and be on your way.
    • Why (26/06/2013, 13:20) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Tell me why you thought it was fit to bring politics into this? Please.. cause I don't understand. Congratulate her or read and move on to the next article. Everything is government for yall.
  • guy hill (26/06/2013, 10:37) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's what this about Britto. Always continue to do your very best. That degree will be with you for the rest of your natural life. Congratulations from my family to you and yours.
  • L. Defreitas (26/06/2013, 11:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Britney! Athletics and Academics go hand in hand. Hope our young and upcoming Athletes are taking notes. All the best in your future endeavours!
  • Bubblehead horse! (26/06/2013, 12:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea bubbleheadhorse!! proud of ya!!!
  • talk girl talk (26/06/2013, 13:54) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    what a great piece vino...big ups britney
  • romz (26/06/2013, 18:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratz bubbles!!!
  • All the best (26/06/2013, 19:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations also goes out to her mom and dad for a job well done.
  • lenny (26/06/2013, 22:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats cuz
  • well done (27/06/2013, 00:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudo's to you Ms. Wattley
  • Z.McLean (28/06/2013, 15:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    YES! Fast, smart, intelligent, and oh so nice. Always been your fan, and always wishing you the best, Britt.


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