EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL
Ran track and field her sophomore, junior, and senior year and played varsity soccer her junior and senior year...Recorded a personal best of 47.0 in the 300-meter hurdles. 

PERSONAL
Was Born in Fullerton, Calif....Parents are Vincent and Doris and has a younger brother Michael...Her father ran hurdles as well...Currently majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Spanish...Melissa's goal is to eventually become a lawyer...In her free she enjoys hiking and reading.   

FAVORITES
Place(s) to Run: Carbon Canyon Park
Athlete: Allyson Felix
Movie: Million Dollar Baby
Books: The Blue Sword
Actor/ Actress: Clint Eastwood