Shorter University Athletics

College
2013
Anna appeared in 138 sets and led the team in blocks with a percentage of 0.72 blocks per set and recorded 324 kills for the season.

Anna was named NCCAA Second Team All-Region, Chosen Shorter Athlete of the Week, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society, Dean’s List, and Gulf South Conference Honor Roll.

2012
Anna appeared in the 129 sets for the Lady Hawks; recording 377 kills placing her fifth all-time in single season kills.
 
2011
Anna appeared in the 37 sets for Shorter.
 
High School
Anna was a four-year varsity letterman and team captain. She was selected to the all-county tournament team each of those four years and was named MVP of the county tournament her senior year. She was also a three-time all-area tournament team selection, and all-region selection in both her junior and senior seasons.  She lead her team to a county, area, and regional championship and on to the state tournament her senior year, where she was named to the all-state tournament team. She was named The Times Journal Female Athlete of the Year for her performance in her senior season. Anna was also voted for the “Bear Award” by her teammates for exemplifying good character, work ethic, and leadership skills.
 
Personal
Anna Grace Graham was born on April 29, 1993 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Her parents are Roger and Ginger Graham. She has four siblings: Gabe (22)- married to Brittney (22), Natalie (18), Luke (15), and Olivia (13). She is a psychology major and is praying that God will open a door for her to use this degree to glorify Him in the workforce (either through clinical work, helping at a hospital, or teaching psychology). Anna’s hobbies include singing, listening to music, anything that has to do with athletics and of course, talking and eating.
           

Favorites

Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Meal: Chicken and mashed potatoes with a glass of sweet tea
Quote: “A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word, 'darkness' on the walls of his cell.”–C.S. Lewis
Verse: Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

 
Why Shorter?
"At Shorter I am encouraged to grow and improve in every aspect of my life. I am challenged by my professors, coaches, and peers to be the best I can be (whether that be in the classroom, on the court, in my relationship with Christ, or simply in my life in general). The people at Shorter continue to impact my life greatly and I am so thankful to be a part of the Shorter University family!"