Lehigh University Athletics
2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster
Jersey Number 22
Melanie Durbin
- Position:
- D
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hometown:
- Randolph, N.J.
- High School:
- Randolph
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its impressive and challenging academics, the competitive Division I lacrosse program and its great coaching staff and team unit, the community feeling Lehigh has, and of course the beautiful campus.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016): Did not see action.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Did not see action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-star athlete at Randolph High School … Won four varsity letters in lacrosse and two each in basketball and soccer … In lacrosse, earned first team All-Conference and honorable mention All-Morris County in 2012 … Was named first team All-Morris County the year prior, helping lead Randolph to the Morris County Championship … Also garnered second team All-Conference laurels in 2010 … Excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society … Member of the Student Government Association … Received National Merit Scholar honorable mention.
GETTING TO KNOW MELANIE
Nickname: Mel
What's your favorite thing about Lehigh? The lacrosse team
Major & Why: I am an Engineering major, because I really enjoy math and science, and am really interested in how things work.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jeff Van Gundy
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tom Brady
Hobbies: Playing lacrosse, running, reading, spending time with friends,
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Thailand
Talent I'd Most Like To Have: be able to play the guitar
Dream Job: Environmental Engineer
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world, buy a beach house, share with my family and friends and donate to charity
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016): Did not see action.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015): Did not see action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-star athlete at Randolph High School … Won four varsity letters in lacrosse and two each in basketball and soccer … In lacrosse, earned first team All-Conference and honorable mention All-Morris County in 2012 … Was named first team All-Morris County the year prior, helping lead Randolph to the Morris County Championship … Also garnered second team All-Conference laurels in 2010 … Excelled in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society and National English Honor Society … Member of the Student Government Association … Received National Merit Scholar honorable mention.
GETTING TO KNOW MELANIE
Nickname: Mel
What's your favorite thing about Lehigh? The lacrosse team
Major & Why: I am an Engineering major, because I really enjoy math and science, and am really interested in how things work.
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite Movie: Miracle
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Website: Netflix
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jeff Van Gundy
Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tom Brady
Hobbies: Playing lacrosse, running, reading, spending time with friends,
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Thailand
Talent I'd Most Like To Have: be able to play the guitar
Dream Job: Environmental Engineer
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Soccer
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Travel the world, buy a beach house, share with my family and friends and donate to charity
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