Meet the Class of 2026
Angeludi Assah
Friar Nickname: Friar Halo
Hometown: Everywhere (military brat), but most recently Honolulu, HI
Majors: Science, Technology, and Society; Certificate in Law
Activities & Honors
- 3-year Team Leader – Varsity Track and Field
- Penn Women’s Outdoor Shot Put Record Holder
- 2025 Indoor Shot Put Champion
- 2025 Outdoor NCAA All-American
- 2025 First Team All-Ivy (Indoor Season and Outdoor Season)
- 2025 World University Games Discus Finalist
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President — Black Student-Athletes at Penn
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Vice President — Student Athlete Wellness Ambassadors
- Big Quaker Associate – Young Quakers
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
- Faces of Black Penn (FOBP)
Hobbies: Sudoku & Other Puzzles, Listening to Music
Favorite Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Favorite Movie: Oppenheimer
Favorite Food: Potatoes
Favorite Quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.“ ~ Maya Angelou
Plans After Penn: Not sure yet.

