Castleton

Spartans

Jo Jo Velente, ’87, is considered by many to be one of the greatest female athletes ever to attend Castleton. An extraordinary three-sport athlete (tennis, basketball, and softball), Jo Jo was known as a smart, aggressive player. A forward on the basketball team, Jo Jo led her team to four consecutive winning seasons and 4 straight appearances in the District V basketball tournament. On the softball field, Jo Jo helped Castleton dominate the scene, leading the Spartans to four straight Mayflower Conference titles, two District V Championships, and two appearances in the NAIA National Softball Tournament. During that time, Jo Jo was a three-time all-conference player and a four-time all-district player. Since graduation, Jo Jo has remained in the area to become a well-respected high school teacher and coach.