Maeleesa Strong Class: Freshman Hometown: Lake Wales, Fla. High School: Lake Wales HS Height: 5-7 Position: Port/Starboard Squad: Novice

2009-2010 : Rowed with novice team...finished third place with second varsity 4+ team and second varsity 8+ team at the Metro Cup...raced against Oklahoma and Texas at the Longhorn Invitational...defeated Alabama with novice squad and Miami with second varsity four boat at home regatta

Prior to UCF
• Member of NHS
• Participated in M.A.P.S.
• Was a High Achieving Minority Senior
• Lettered in basketball, volleyball and track
• Named Most Improved Player in basketball (senior)

Personal
• Born in Panama City, Fla.
• Daughter of Bruce, Sr. and Selina Strong
• Majoring in Elementary Education