Personal: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii…nicknames are “Meli” and “Mel”…parents are Vernon and Laurie…has two brothers; Jonathan (23) and Jesse (14)…Mel’s hobbies include community service, spending time with family, hanging out with friends, and any outdoor activities…favorite foods are Hawaiian, Chinese, and Italian…favorite movies are
The Ultimate Gift, Remember the Titans, and
Mulan…favorite music artists are Lady Antebellum, Keali’I Reichel, and Lauren Alaina…favorite athlete is Mike Trout…Mel chose HPU for “its exceptional academics and softball program”…in 10 years she would like to be happy and enjoying life…she is currently majoring in BSBA Marketing and Business Management.
Prior to HPU: Graduated from Kamehameha Schools-Kapalama in Honolulu, Hawaii…there she was a four year varsity lettermen in varsity softball, as middle infielder, under Coach Ty Sing Chow and Coach Randy Tamura…2009 and 2008 All-State and ILH Softball Teams, 2007 All-State and ILH Honorable Mention Softball Teams…Mel was also a four years cross country letterman under Coach Dave Friedmann.
HPU:
2013: Begins fourth season.
2012: Played in 36 games, started in 29…hit .148 with seven runs, two doubles, and seven RBI, and seven walks.
2011: Selected to the All-PacWest Second Team as the Flex Player...Played and started in all 50 games...hit .191 with nine runs, two doubles, a triple and six RBI.
2010: Played in 30 games, started in five...posted nine hits and one double...recorded eight runs and seven RBI.
