Personal
- Parents are Katrina and Thomas Appiah
- Siblings are Thomas, Kristalynn and Michaela
- Major: Physiology & Developmental Biology with a minor in French
- Personal Interests: Track and The Lord Of The Rings
- Marissa is half Ghanaian
- Received the Thomas S. Monson Presidential scholarship at BYU
Before BYU
- 2013 Utah State Champion in high jump
- Three-time Region Champion in the high jump
- Was also a cheerleader at Woods Cross
- National Merit Scholar
- National Achievement Scholar
- Nominee for National Presidential Scholarship program
- Named an AP Scholar
- Academic All-Region in track
- Academic All-State in cheerleading
Stats
| Collegiate Personal Bests |
|---|
| Mark/Time | Event | Meet |
| 1.77m (5' 9.75") | High Jump | 2018 Robison Invitational |
| 14.68 (seconds) | 100m Hurdles | 2017 Utah State Mark Faldmo Invitational |
| 8.99 (seconds) | 60m Hurdles | 2017 Boise State Challenge |
