University of Miami Athletics

Melia Zands

position

Coxswain

Class

Freshman

Hometown

The Hills, Texas

High School

Lake Travis

Melia Zands - Rowing - University of Miami Athletics
High School
  • Graduated from Lake Travis High School
  • Rowed for Texas Rowing Center and Marina Aquatic Center
  • Rowed in the coxswain seat
  • Also played basketball in high school
  • Managed high school football team
  • Member of Student Senate
  • National Honors Society
  • AP Scholar
Personal
  • Daughter of Monika and Jan Zands
  • Sister of Avery and Zoe
  • Intends to major in Computer Engineering
  • Career goal is to be an engineer
  • Enjoys shopping, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her friends and family
  • Speaks four different languages
  • Chose Miami because of the culture, academics, and campus atmosphere
  • Goal at Miami is to graduate at the top of her class and go to the NCAA’s