MELANIE
MEISTER Middle Blocker
6-1
Freshman
West Des Moines, Iowa
Valley H.S.
Iowa Power Volleyball Alliance
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a highly decorated prep star at Valley H.S. in
West Des Moines, Iowa • Was a two-time all-district and all-state
pick • Earned all-conference honors three times • Holds the
Valley H.S. career record for blocks • Led her team in blocks, kills
and digs as a senior • Also a softball standout • Member of
the National Honor Society and the National Council on Youth Leadership.
PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 25, 1985, in Clinton, Iowa •
Parents are Raymond and Mary Jo Meister • Majoring in biology and
pre-med with the hopes of becoming a physician • Also considered attending
Northern Iowa, South Carolina, Wichita State and Fordham, but chose Fullerton
because of the coaching staff, pre-med advisor and the Big West Conference
• Favorite musical artist is Michael Jackson • Favorite TV show
is Trading Spaces.