Cheltenham High School’s Janiya Townes-Wakefield, a member of the girls basketball team, was recently chosen as a Univest Featured Athlete.

An excerpt from Suburban One League’s article, showcasing some fun facts about Janiya:

Favorite athlete:   Kahleah Cooper
Favorite team:   Villanova Women’s Basketball Team
Favorite memory competing in sports: I don’t have a specific favorite memory. I am grateful for all the times I got to travel, meet new people, and form friendships all while playing the sport I love. 
Most embarrassing/funniest thing that has happened while competing in sports: Coming down on defense during the opposing teams fast break. I was too late to block or stop her so I screamed. 
Music on Playlist:   My music is versatile. Old school, pop, rap, gospel, R&B are some genres. 
Future plans:   Attend Gwynedd Mercy University and obtain my bachelors degree in Radiation Therapy
Words to live by: INTEGRITY
One goal before turning 30:   Take my mom on a vacation
One thing people don’t know about me: I was a dancer and gymnast for a long time. 

For the full article, you can click here.

Photo credit: Cheltenham School District