Melissa Velasquez

Class:
Senior
Major:
Poltical Science
Hometown:
Riverside, Calif.
High School:
Notre Vista HS
Prev School:
San Bernardino Valley College

2008 (Senior): Finished 81st running unattached at the Cal State Fullerton Season Opener (5k, 20:54.5) ... Was 142nd at the Aztec Invitational in a time of 21.17 ... Named Academic All-Conference.

2007 (Junior): Ran unattached in three events ... Season-best 20:54.50 in the 5k resulted in an 81st-place finish at the Fullerton Season Opener.

Prior to LBSU: Competed at San Bernardino Valley College: Ran track for one year, placing seventh in region in the 800m.

High School: Ran four years of cross country and track... Team were league champions in cross country 2004... Named All-League in cross country in 2001, 2003, and 2004... The 800m league champion in 2005... A part of the 4x4 relay league champions 2004, 2005... Prep-bests were 2:18 in the 800m, 4:55 in the 1500m, and 19:41 in the 5k.

Personal: Daughter of Raul and Enedina Velazquez... majoring in political science.