Amherst College Athletics

• "I selected Virginia Wesleyan because the campus and environment is so beautiful and peaceful"
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Christopher Newport University, Randolph-Macon College and Ferrum College

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Minoring in History

Prep Accolades

• Competed in cheerleading, soccer and track
• Personal record in the mile run is 5:30

Personal

• Daughter of Lynn and Samuel Perez; mom attended Piedmont Community College
• Born in Philadelphia
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "I am down to earth, easy-going and sweet"
• Enjoys country music and spending vacation time in Paris
• Favorites include the book "Inkheart," the movie "FernGully" and the TV series "Pretty Little Liars"
• A fan of American soccer standout Landon Donovan, professional soccer team the Los Angeles Galaxy and actor Johnny Depp
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "being active because I love staying fit. I like to be healthy and, as a cheerleader, I love to inspire people and cheer them on"
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "learning to push myself"
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to continue to push myself to get better at whatever I do and hopefully one day make captain, and inspire people to do anything"
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Piccasso, because his art is so beautiful and unique"
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Big Rich Texas, because they live in big houses in the country"
• If I could possess on surperpower it would be: "flying, so I could see the world from above anytime I wanted"
• People might be surprise to know: "on the outside I don't seem like the type of girl who like muddin' and four-wheeling. But I am truly a country girl at heart"
• It's the year 2025 and: "I see myself as a professional cheerleader living in a big, beautiful house"
• The most important advice I've received is: "don't lose power, guide it" -- Christopher Belote