Joy Oatman

JR 5-8 DS

HIGH SCHOOL: Home Schooled
MO-Ark All Tournament Award, MO-Ark All Conference Award, Springfield News Leader of the Week, Missouri State Home School Team Champions, National Home School Tournament 5th place team, Volleyball (4 years) and Basketball Team Captain, National Home School Basketball Champions, National Home School All American in basketball 2004, Honor Roll (4 years).

SBU: MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, President's List, Trustee's List, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Member.

PERSONAL: Daughter of David and Lynn Oatman • Hometown: Springfield, MO • Born on December 25, 1986 • Major: Health and Physical Education • Favorite vacation spot: Hawaii • Hobbies: working with kids, playing sports • Favorite place to shop: Pac Sun • Favorite book: The Bible • Favorite musical group: By The Tree • Favorite car: any Honda • Favorite food: Cheddar’s • Favorite TV shows: American Idol & LOST • Favorite SBU memory: camping inside at Vicky’s and going on road trips with volleyball and friends • Would enjoy lunch with Esther from the Bible • Favorite Bible verse: Nehemiah 8:10 and 1 Timothy 4:8 • Describes herself as blessed, joyful, encouraging • Wants people to know: “I love playing sports and working with kids at Kanakuk Kamps. I am close to my family and I love being at SBU. Serving God is my main priority in life. He is my everything and He will always come first in my life.”

Coach Richardson says: “Joy has a very positive attitude, and an incredible drive to always make herself better. She is a shining example of showing strong character in all aspects of her life. Joy’s dedication is an inspiration to those around her. Joy will be adding depth to our defense this fall, and can also bring strength to our offense as well.”