Fall 2008 Women's Volleyball Roster
Emma Melendez
- Position:
- L
- Class:
- First Year
- Major:
- Pre-Law
- Hometown:
- Libertyville, Ill
- High School:
- Libertyville High School
In high school … played for Chris Trzyna … played her club volleyball for Club Fusion under the direction of Ron Sweet … two time captain in high school who led Libertyville to the schools’ first ever Class 4A State Final Four appearance in what is the largest class in the state … All-Conference selection each of the past two years … two time Daily Herald All-Area selection … member of the News Sun All-Area team … was featured in Volleyball Magazine during January of 2007 … captained the 17-White team last season that won the Northeast Qualifier and placed tenth in the National Division at the Junior Olympic National Championships … currently plays for Club Fusion 18-White, along with fellow Mountain Hawk Brittany Reichwein … member of the National Honor Society … two year member of the Area All-Academic Team … member of the North Suburban Leadership Conference … serves as Committee Head of the Adopt-a-Village Program … member of Honor Roll all four years of high school … received the INSPIRA Distinguished Service Award of Excellence.
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of the strong traditions the University holds, especially pertaining to the academics and athletics Lehigh prides themselves with, not to mention the gorgeous campus, and the opportunity to play in a Division I volleyball program.”
On Coach Maurer:
“Coach Maurer was one of the top reasons why I chose Lehigh; she truly wants what is best for every individual player, even outside the volleyball court. She knows so much about the game of volleyball from every aspect and has such a passion for the game. She is a coach that not only wants to make you a better volleyball player, but also a better person.”
On the the Lehigh student-athlete experience:
“I am so excited to represent Lehigh, wear brown and white, and cheer on the Mountain Hawks!!”
