Valecia Kelly, class of 1984, was a four-year letter winner in volleyball, basketball, and track and field at McPherson College, while being named the McPherson College Female Athlete of the Year three times.

As a freshman, Kelly won the first of four KCAC 100-meter hurdles championships by tying the meet record of 14.9 seconds. Along with her 100-meter hurdles championships, she also went on to become a three-time champion on the 400-meter hurdles and the 1982 champion in the high jump. In total, Kelly tallied nine individual Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference championships.

A tremendous all-around athlete, Kelly was a two time All-KCAC women’s basketball and volleyball selection. On the basketball court, she went on to lead not only the Bulldogs, but the conference in rebounding all four years.

Kelly graduated from McPherson College in 1984 with a Bachelor’s of Science in physical education. She is currently a seventh grade teacher in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.