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Shyra Nichols Bio

As a freshman in 2001: Member of Terrapin Spirit Squad.

As a sophomore in 2002: Member of Terrapin Spirit Squad.

Before Maryland: Graduated from James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury, Md. in 2001... lettered in cheerleading four times... captain senior year... team won National Dance Championships her senior year... member of the Student Government Association and Future Black Leaders of America... named to Who's Who Among American High School Students... earned honor roll throughout high school.

Personal: Shyra Pincess Nichols... born March 27, 1983 in Fayetteville, N.C...daughter of Tina and Howard Nichols... has one brother, Nathan, and one sister, Tori...participates in College Park Scholars Advocates of Children program...enjoys reading, sewing and designing clothes...chose Maryland for its educational background and because her brother had just graduated from here... majoring in criminal justice.

  Shyra Nichols
Shyra Nichols
Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Salisbury, Md.

High School:
James M. Bennett

Height:
5-8

Position:
Back Spot