Rowing

Melia Zands

position

Coxswain

Class

Freshman

Hometown

The Hills, Texas

High School

Lake Travis

Bio

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