2012 Indoor: Ran a season best time of 47.49 seconds in the 400M Dash at the Red Raider Open (2/4/12) … Ran third leg on 4x400M Relay team that placed second at the Tyson Invitational, defeating NCAA powerhouse LSU and just missing the school and NJCAA record when they finished with the second quickest time in NJCAA history in 3:05.16.

High School: Graduated in 2011 … In addition to running track Vernon also played four years of varsity basketball, winning the Defensive MVP award his sophomore season and then being named team captain during his senior campaign.

Intended College Major: Criminal Justice

Hobbies: Listening to music and working on school assignments.

Personal: Born April 10, 1992 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Vernon is the son of Curtis Norwood and Charliette Ray and he has three brothers … Chose to attend South Plains College because of the success of the track program … After SPC, Vernon plans to finish his degree and collegiate track career at a four-year institution … Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant.