Vanguard University

The athlete: Megan is a first year player for the Lions?comes to Vanguard from Sun City, Arizona?graduated in 2006 from Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, Arizona?played from Doug Troyer and Keith Pavid?two-time National Scholar-Athlete?carried a 3.75 GPA at SMHS?finished fourth in state in doubles competition?was a four-year member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at SMHS?right-handed?has played tennis for four years?young player with potential?will work hard to get better in her first year of collegiate tennis?should show much improvement with experience and as she adjusts to a new level of competition?will compete for a place in the top six?adds depth and options for a strong VU lineup in 2007.

The person: Megan was born on January 11, 1988 in Fort Collins, Colorado to her parents Paul and Sherri Mickelsen?has two older sisters?plans to major in Psychology at Vanguard?loves to eat pizookies?prefers the color yellow and the number 18?likes to read books by Francine Rivers or C.S. Lewis?cheers for the Denver Broncos?favorite place is Colorado?watches "Friends" and "Greys Anatomy" on television?hobbies include reading, playing piano, scrap-booking, and singing?likes her new team?has learned from life not to worry because everything is in God's hands?competing in tennis has taught her not to ever give up?would like to become a Child Psychologist or a Couselor.

Her thoughts: I knew about Vanguard because both of my parents went here and loved the school. I love the sense of community and belonging at Vanguard.

Coach Johansson's Comments: Megan will be a good addition to the team.