Michelle is currently a Junior at PLU and is scheduled to graduate
in 2009. She graduated from Bainbridge Island High School in 2005. Michelle is majoring in English with hopes of becoming and elementary school teacher.
This is Michelle's second season wearing the lute jersey for women's lacrosse. She is an all around great player, excelling in defense and offense. Although Michelle has no previous lacrosse experience prior to college she has been involved in sports her entire life. In 2004 she was state champion in track for the 4 x 400 and was also MVP on her track team. In 2005, Michelle took 2nd place at the Washington state track meet in the 4x 400 as well. In the 2004-2005 school year, Michelle was voted to the Metro League's Honorable Mention for volleyball and in 2005-2006 she was nominated Rookie of the Year for Lacrosse. Some of her passions include going to the beach and boating. When she graduates she hopes to move to the beach and live in a hammock. Last year Michelle went bungee jumping in New Zealand, and this January she will be climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro.