Nyssa Peele Class: Junior Hometown: Austin, Texas High School: St. Stephens Height: 5-4 Birthdate: 02/24/1988 Major: Art Studio

2006-07 (Freshman):
Was named to Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team... Played mostly at No. 3 singles, posting an outstanding record of 20-4... Also went 16-8 in doubles, primarily at No. 2... Won the #3 singles title at the New England Championship as well as the #4 title at the ECAC Championships... Recorded key wins against Fordham, Bucknell, Massachusetts, Quinnipiac and George Washington.

High School:
Played four years of tennis at Anderson High School, Stratford High School, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School... Reached a national ranking of #178 in the 16's and #12 in the very competitive Texas section... Was awarded Hardest Worker in 2004 and the Sportsmanship Award in 2006... Team won District, Regional and State Championships... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal:
Born February 24, 1988... Daughter of Kathy and Cary Peele... Has younger brother, Dylan... Art Studio major... Interests include: working out and hanging out with friends... Favorite athlete is professional tennis player Kim Clijsters... Biggest thrill is sports is winning the big points.

GET TO KNOW NYSSA...

What is your favorite color?
Purple

What is your favorite TV show?
Food Network

What is your favorite movie?
Sandlot

What is your favorite candy?
All!

Who is your favorite male tennis player?
Nadal

Who is your favorite female tennis player?
Clijsters

If you could win one of the Grand Slams, which would it be?
Wimbledon

Do you have any nicknames?
None that appeal to me

What is your favorite song?
Here Comes the Sun

What is your favorite quote?
"When you got someone down keep them down." Patrick Rafter

What is your dream job?
Undecided

If you could be any animal what would it be?
Giraffe

What is your favorite book?
Any Harry Potter

Do you have any unique talents?
Yes, but I haven't come across them yet.

What was the name of your first pet?
Mouser

Cat or dog?
Cat

Favorite vacation destination?
The Beach

Chocolate or vanilla?
Swirl

Favorite flavor of Gatorade/Powerade?
Blue Gatorade

What kind of tennis racket do you use?
Prince 03 Tour

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