HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-year letter winner in lacrosse at South Lyon High School ... Was also a member of both the jazz and marching bands ... Played low attack and center … Helped her team to a pair of KLAA championships … Was an honorable mention All-State selection in 2012 ... Was twice named All-Conference and was also twice named to the National Academic team ... Was active in the PRIDE mentoring program.  

PERSONAL: Full name is Melanie Lynn Fredericks … Was born on October 7, 1994, in Southfield, Mich. … Parents are Leisa and Ronald Fredericks … Has one sister, Lilly (6), and one brother, Jacob (19) … Is a Political Schience/Philosophy major and plans to go to law school.

HOBBIES: Running and listening to music. Anything that relieves stress or is inspirational.

GOALS: "After college I want to enlist in the Marine Corps as an officer. I hope to go through OCS and continue through their judge advocate program. After getting my law degree and serving in the USMC, I want to start my own law practice. I also want to stay fit and find my own way in life."