Deanna Jefferson Class: Junior Hometown: Mitcheville, Md. High School: Charles H. Flowers Height: 5-4 Position: Back Spot All-Star Gym/Team: Maryland Twisters/ F-5

As a sophomore: Member of the 2006 NCA all-girl national championship team

As a freshman: Member of 2005 team that placed second at the NCA Championships

Before Maryland: Cheered for Maryland Twisters All-Stars ... member of All-Girl F5 for two years ... won COA, NCA, and NCDC championships ... All-America honors recipient ... president of high school sorority ... coached Maryland Cheer Explosion All-Star team ... member of science and technology program

Personal: Deanna Jefferson ... born in Puerto Rico ... daughter of Marcia and Dwaine Jefferson ... has one sister, Sade ... majoring in kinesiology with a minor in public and community health ... hopes to have a career in physical therapy ... chose Maryland for competitive cheer program and proximity to home ... her biggest athletic thrill was winning an NCA national championship over reigning champions Louisville in 2006