Karen Potter (2002)

Potter was an exemplary CCRI student-athlete from ‘94-’96.  She was a pioneer for CCRI women, participating on the women’s cross country, indoor track and outdoor track teams.  Potter was named as NJCAA Academic All-American in Cross-Country after earning a 3.50 GPA.  She was later named as an All-District Cross-Country selection.  Toiling hard to become one of CCRI’s best all-around middle- and long-distance runners, she improved by leaps and bounds in 1995.  Setting woman’s outdoor track records at the time in the 800 and 1500 meters and in the discus as well.  Potter was named team MVP and was All-Northeast District in the 800, 1500, and 3000 meters.  She distinguished herself in the classroom, being honored as a top student-athlete for women twice; first by receiving the Ann Cullen Award for a 3.50 GPA in 1995 and then by her selection for the Mary O’Neil Award in 1996 with a 3.75 GPA.