Jun. 27—Name: Niya Shropshire
School: Emmanuel Christian Academy
Grade: Class of 2022, Senior
Age: 17
Sports: Volleyball, Cheerleading, Track and Field
Claim to fame/honors: Academic Excellence 7-11th, Hannah C. Young Most Inspirational, Lion Heart Award Ideal Teammate, Servant Leadership Award, Track and Field Rookie of the Year, Track and Field; Field MVP, Track and Field Long Jump Record, Track and Field 400 Meter Dash Record, Track and Field 4×400 Meter Relay Record, Track and Field 4×200 Meter Relay Record, Junior Class President, Varsity Cheer/Volleyball/Track Captain, National Honor Society, Miss Ohio Teen USA competitor
Words you live by: Proverbs 31:25 “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.”
Toughest opponent: myself
Biggest influence: My mother, Qiana Shropshire
Game-day rituals: Prayer and stretching
What’s on your bedroom walls: the color pink, and 90s culture
When I’m bored I like to: sing, write, or do my hair.
Favorite movies: Princess and the Frog, Dreamgirls
Person who would play you in a movie: Karyn Parsons in the 90s
Favorite TV show: Martin
Favorite musical artist: Beyonce
Favorite book: Becoming — Michelle Obama
Favorite home-cooked meal: tuna casserole
Favorite restaurant: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Whose mind would you like to read: everyone’s
Place where you’d love to travel: Tokyo, Japan
Talent you’d like to have: surfing
Favorite school subjects: English and Spanish
Favorite athletes: Stephen Curry, Donovan Mitchell, Masai Russel
Favorite teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Golden State Warriors, Ohio State University Buckeyes
Somethings in the world I’d like to change: environmental crisis, climate change, orphans
Favorite sports moment: breaking the long jump and 400 Meter Dash Record my Freshman and Junior year of Track and Field
Favorite junk food: Pizza rolls
Best thing about your favorite sport: I love the adrenaline rush and the excitement that comes with doing Track and Field.