High School: Attended Mayfair HS, where she was a four-year letterwinner in track... helped the school to the Suburban League Campionships in 2002, 2003 and 2004... also played women's basketball, helping the team to the Suburban League Championship in 2004.
Personal: Uchechi Angel Egeonuigwe was born September 14, 1986 in Los Angeles, CA... parents are Daniel and Elechi Egeonuigwe... nickname is "Princess"... majoring in political science - law and society with a minor in women's studies... roots for the USA Track and Field Team... favorite athletes are DeeDee Trotter and Sanya Richards... favorite novels is Cry the Beloved Country... favorite author is Alan Paton... enjoys eating yogurt, lemonade and grapes... favorite television shows are CNN World News, the Food Network and America's Next Top Model... enjoys listening to a variety of music, including Brandy, Keyshia Cole , and the Dixie Chicks... hobbies are dancing, singing cooking and cleaning... favorite films are Meet the Browns, Dream Girls, and Romeo and Juliet... favorite instructor at UCR is Professor Cranor.