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Richfield Senior Spotlight: Melena Alston, Volleyball

Melena is heading to Marines boot camp after graduation.

 

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How would you describe yourself in three words or less?

Determined, energetic and aggressive.

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What is your favorite subject in school?

U.S. History.

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Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you?

When the [girls] basketball team went to state in 2012 and the moment we had in the locker room.

What song do you listen to before games/matches to get pumped up?

"Tonight" or any Justin Bieber song.

Do you play any other sports?

Basketball and track and field.

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?

El Salvador because of the beauty of the country and the food.

What are your plans next year? (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)

I'm currently enlisted in the Marines so after high school I'm going to boot camp for the Marines.

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