ARIZONA
2008: Was a pivotal member of the women's throwing squad during the 2008 season...Took All-Region accolades in the hammer throw with her mark of 58.33 (191-4)...Was All-Conference in both the hammer and shot put events... 2007: Was one of the most successful throwers for the Wildcats while throwing outdoors last season...Howard had her season's best shot put throw of 16.55m (54-3) at the Arizona International meet...In the hammer, her top throw of the season was 59.50m (195-3)...She also qualified for NCAA regionals with her top throws...2006: Howard competed indoors for the Wildcats in during the 2006 season...Finished fifth at the MPSF Championships in the shot put (15.90m, 52-2) and seventh in the weight throw (17.37m, 57-0)...Finished 11th at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the shot put...Had a season's best throw of 16.55m (54-3 1⁄2) in the shot put...2005: Made an immediate impact as a freshman, as she qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships with a throw of 15.99m (52-5 1⁄2) at the MPSF Championships...This throw earned her a third-place finish at the meet...During outdoor season, placed seventh at the Pac-10 Championships in the shot put with a throw of 15.29m (52-2)...Earned All-West Region honors in the shot put after placing third at the NCAA West Regional with a throw of 16.07m (52-8 3⁄4)...Also placed ninth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the shot put with a throw of 16.07m (52-9), earning All-American honors...This throw was the top mark on the team during the 2005 season...Also had season best distance of 47.73m (156-7) in the hammer throw.
HIGH SCHOOL
Arroyo Grande High School, Nipomo, Calif.: Three-year letter winner in track & field...Was all-league and all-district three years in a row...Earned all-state honors during all four years of high school...
PERSONAL
Megan Elizabeth Howard ... Born 4-9-86 in Santa Maria, Calif. ... Daughter of James and Rose Howard ... Has one brother, Jon and one sister, Sarah ... Hobbies include cooking, reading, camping and swimming ... Academic area of interest is undecided.
PERSONAL BESTS
Shot Put: 16.55m (54-3 1⁄2); Hammer throw: 59.50m (195-3)
