Amherst College Athletics

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Two-time Dean's List honoree
• Old Dominion Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in both indoor and outdoor track and field

Prep Accolades

• Most Improved Award 2009
• Most Valuable Player (MVP)  Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

Personal

• Daughter of Rosina Mebane: Graduate of Tidewater Community College
• Has four siblings: Ciara Mebane, Damon Mebane, Rashawn Nichols, and Ja Hiem Nichols
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "I am a smart and dedicated person.'
• Enjoys rhythm and blues and vacation time in Paris.
• Favorites include the book "The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-time Indian," the movie "Transformers," and the TV series "Boondocks"
• A fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and track star Allyson Felix
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "competition."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "attitude and dedication."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to improve my times and marks."
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Allyson Felix because I could get tips for track."
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "speed.  I would be able to use it for track."
• People might be surprised to know:  "I like chess and play the violin."
• It's the year 2025 and: "I am living in Virginia and managing my own business."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Run with a heart"--Assistant Tallwood Coach, Faraign Giles