Born December 28, 1981 ... daughter of Merrill and Hank Ammons.

High School: Four-time letterwinner at West H.S. ... member of Tennessee state championship teams in 1999 and 2000 ... member of all-America relay that was victorious at state meet.

Major: Undeclared.

Jennings on Ammons: "Whitney is a walk-on with tremendous potential. She has an amazing grip on the water, which should translate into some really good times. As her strength and endurance increase, I expect to see a significant improvement in her performances."