From 2004-07, Jonathan Bannister claimed three All-America accolades, two GLVC Athlete of the Year awards, seven GLVC Championships, and earned 12 All-Conference distinctions at SIU Edwardsville.  As a sophomore in 2005, Bannister earned his first two All-America honors in the 4x400-meter relay and the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.  He earned four GLVC titles as a sophomore and was named the league’s Athlete of the Year in the outdoor season.  As a senior in 2007, he was named GLVC Indoor Athlete of the Year and went on to help the 4x400-meter relay team to All-America status at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.  Bannister ended his GLVC career having won three 400-meter conference crowns, as well as two in the 400-meter hurdles and two in the 4x400-meter relay.