Valerie Cella
Valerie Cella
Height: 5-5
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Greenwich, CT
High School: Greenwich
Position: Jumps
Parents: Christina & Gary

Career Best Marks (Indoor):

4.42m Long Jump 11/30/2018 BSC Panther Indoor Icebreaker
9.29m Triple Jump 11/30/2018 BSC Panther Indoor Icebreaker

Career Best Marks (Outdoor):

4.30m Long Jump 4/12/2019 Berry Field Day Invitational
9.46m Triple Jump 3/22/2019 Emory Invitational

Prior to Emory:

Was a three-year member of the Greenwich track and field team...State Qualifier all three years...National Honor Society member...Earned High-Honors all four years...Finished First Place at 2017 University of Connecticut Globalization Conference...Also participated in gymnastics and cheer in high school...Helped Greenwich to 1st at FCIAC...2014 All-American Cheer team nomination.

Personal:

Born on May 9th...Daughter of Christina and Gary Cella...Mother, Christina, played field hockey for four years at RPI.

Why she chose Emory?

"The positive school environment, rigorous academics, school culture, great food and perfect balance between work and play. Everyone at Emory is incredibly kind and they want to see you succeed in every way possible."