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Jersey Number 18
Melissa McNelis
- Year:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Midfielder/Forward
- Height:
- 5-5
- Hometown:
- Emmaus, Pa.
- High School:
- Emmaus
Bio
As a senior:
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete
- Appeared in 18 games, starting 16 of them
- Recorded her first career points with two assists against Rutgers
- Had an assist against Kent State
- Finished with two assists and two points in the team's 8-0 win over Hofstra
- CAA Commissioner's Academic Award
As a junior:
- CAA Commissioner's Academic Award
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete
- Made season debut in 2-1 loss to Delaware
- Made first start in 8-1 win over Radford
As a sophomore:
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar-Athlete
- Appeared in nine games
- Recorded a shot on goal in the season opener against Saint Louis
- Recorded a shot on goal in a 5-1 victory over Delaware
As a freshman:
- Made career debut in the 7-0 shutout against Georgetown
- One shot on goal in 6-1 victory over Longwood
- Nine total appearances in first season
Why did you choose JMU?
It has the program of studies I was interested in and it was far enough away for surprise visits, but close enough I could travel if necessary
What are your goals for the 2010 season?
WIN
What is your major/minor and why did you choose it?
I'm a double major: Organizational Communications and Spanish
What are your favorite things to do off the field?
Sleep, relax
What is your favorite JMU field hockey moment?
Team breakfast on game days & hotel beds
What is the best class you have taken at JMU?
My GPSYCH classes were the most fun besides my major classes
Where is your favorite place you have visited and where would you like to visit?
Anywhere warm, and I want to live somewhere exotic for at least a year
What is something that most people do not know about you?
I never dyed my hair
What do you want to do after college?
Go to grad school, hopefully in a Spanish-speaking country
What is your most prized possession?
Pinkster my stuffed animal and Chapstick
Where is your favorite place to eat on campus at JMU?
Anywhere but D-hall
Do you have any unique talents?
I can put mascara on, eat breakfast, and drive at the same time while adjusting the radio on my steering wheel
What is the best advice you have received?
Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true
What is your dream job?
Working for an international company as an events coordinator, incorporating Spanish into my job
What is your favorite JMU sport to watch besides field hockey?
Lacrosse
What is your favorite professional sports team?
Philadelphia Phillies
What do you like about Harrisonburg?
Off-campus housing
If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be?
My dad, he lives at home with my mother. I have to do things for myself now.
What is your lucky number?
18
Who or what is your favorite...
Food? Pasta, seafood
TV Show? Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and any kind of Law & Order
Movie? The Sweetest Thing and Pride and Prejudice
Book? I only read when I have to
Athlete? Tiger Woods
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