Mercedes Taylor

Nick name: None. Only Ned is allowed to call me Fast Car.

Year of Graduation: 2011

Major: Undecided

Hometown & School: Falls Church, Virginia; Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

HS Events & PR's: XC 5k 20:30, 2.98 mile championship course - 19:20

College Events & PR's: 6k - no PR yet

Accomplishments: Field loop workout

Interests: Music, basketball, soccer

Something random: My name is NOT pronounced like the car. The last syllable rhymes with Pez, the candy, not cheese.

Why Amherst: The cross country team