NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Southern Connecticut State University women's track and field coach Chris Covert has announced the signing of Kim Johnson (Jewett City, Conn.) to a National Letter of Intent. Johnson will begin her collegiate career with the Owls this fall.

“We just graduated the best all-around female athlete ever to compete at Southern Connecticut State University, Sasha Mathelier,” Covert said. “She was our first All-American in the pole vault, and I believe that Kim is ready to follow in those footsteps.”

Johnson, who competed scholastically at Norwich Free Academy, is a four-time Connecticut State Open Champion in the pole vault (2008 and 2009 indoor and outdoor championships) and is the state record holder in the event with a mark of exactly 12 feet.

She also won the Class LL state championship on five occasions in her career – claiming the pole vault at the 2008 and 2009 indoor and outdoor championships, as well as the high jump in 2009.

Johnson has also competed in the shot put and the 100 high hurdles in her career.