By JEFF NEAL, CJ News Editor
Commonwealth Journal
Somerset —
A search is underway for two Southwestern High School juniors who went missing early Friday mo-rning. Shawna Lanham and Bryan Brock, both 16, are considered “likely runa-ways,” according to Pulaski County Sheriff Todd Wood. “(Lanham) left her mother’s house early (Fri-day) morning and we’ve been trying to locate her,” Wood said. “We don’t know the exact time frame. Right now, we’re following up on leads on where we believe they could have gone.” Concerned friends and family have posted fliers throughout Pulaski and McCreary counties. Brock is believed to have family in McCreary County. Lanham and Brock were in a relationship, according to friends. “We’re hoping they will contact their parents and let them know, first and foremost, that they are OK,” Wood said. The Pulaski County sheriff added that a note was left behind by one of the missing juveniles. He said no foul play is suspected. But Britany Whitis, Shawna’s cheerleading coach at SWHS, said running away from home would be “totally out of character” for the junior. “I’ve coached Shawna for three years and this just is not like her at all,” Whitis said. “We’re very concerned for her safety.” Shawna is 4-foot-10, 100 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Her father, Shane Lanham, is a candidate for mayor of Burnside and a former professional boxer. “I’m concerned that someone might be helping them ... who is driving the car they’re in?” Shane Lanham said last night. “Shawna is a smart girl — I hope she contacts someone soon and lets us know she’s OK.”