Amherst College Athletics

• "I selected Virginia Wesleyan because I loved the closed campus and being able to actually talk to my professors in class and have a connection with VWC"
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Christopher Newport University, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Virginia State University, Longwood University, and Richard Bland College

Collegiate Accomplishments

• VWC Scholar Award recipient

Personal

• Daughter of Laverne Armstead
• Has one sister, Courtney
• Enjoys the music of Luke Bryan, alfredo pasta and vacation time in Alabama
• Favorites include the book "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man" and the TV series "Grey's Anatomy"
• A fan of Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, football's Washington Redskins, and actor Paul Walker
• Career goal: "to get an internship at an FBI lab and start my doctorate and VCU grad school for anthropology"
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "funny, outgoing, positive, quick thinker, kind, loving, enthusiastic, classy, intelligent"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the excitement, adrenaline, and that great feeling you get when you feel accomplished"
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "I have become a better backspot to my fliers"
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to become better than I am and I want to become a cheerleader legend. Mastering my back handspring and tuck would be great"
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Maya Angelou because she is the vessel of our history"
• People might be surprise to know: "I am a fan of country music and I have scoliosis"
• It's the year 2030 and: "I am working in Washington D.C. as a forensic anthropologist in the FBI lab and becoming a resident of Capitol Hill as a cardiothoracic surgeon on the weekends"
• The most important advice I've received is: "you're my star, you're all I have in this world and I am so proud of you and everything you accomplish...I'll be right there in the front to support you" -- Father