2019-20 Honors — Dean’s List honoree during the fall and spring semesters. 2019-20 — Ranked second on the team in the 100 breast (1:04.59) and third in the 200 breast (2:20.98)… also recorded collegiate-best times in the 50 free (28.91) and 200 IM (2:20.92).
High School — Three-time all-state and all-conference selection… two-time state champion in 100-yard breast (2017, 2018)… also was runner-up in 2016… placed sixth in 100-yard free as a senior… three-time conference champion in 100 breast… top times are: 1:04.80 (100 breast), 2:23.68 (200 breast)… class Valedictorian… National Honor Society… National Society of High School Scholars… All-Academic State team… high school coach was Cameron Brandao.
Personal — Born June 7, 2001, in West Monroe, Louisiana… daughter of Joel and Regina Mekus… has a younger brother, Matthew Hixon… majoring in elementary education.
Mekus’ Collegiate Bests
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
| 50 Free | 28.91 | Big Ten Championships | 2/20/20 |
| 100 Breast | 1:04.59 | Big Ten Championships | 2/21/20 |
| 200 Breast | 2:20.98 | Big Ten Championships | 2/20/20 |
| 200 IM | 2:20.92 | at Shamrock Invitational | 1/25/20 |