
Height: | 5'5" |
Year: | Freshman |
Hometown: | San Dimas, Calif. |
High School: | St. Lucy's Priory HS |
Position: | Javelin |
HIGH SCHOOL
Rake graduated from St. Lucy’s Priory High School
where she competed under coach Julie Avenetti…Sierra League
Champion in shot put in 2010, 2011 and 2012…Discuss League
champion in 2012…Also competed in varsity volleyball and
soccer.
PERSONAL
Melissa Rake was born April 16, 1994 in San Dimas, Calif.
to parents Ronald and Catherine Rake…Has one older brother
named Brandon…Enjoys spending time with her friends and
family, going to church, snowboarding, hiking, playing the piano
and playing with her doggie… Favorite movie is
‘Stepbrothers’…Enjoys listening to Lana Del
Ray…Favorite book is Frankenstein by Mary
Shelley…Most memorable athletic achievement was receiving
highest point earner in 2012…Her parents are her
hero…Favorite aspect of college track and field is working
hard with the team…Received a black belt in martial arts in
2005…Aspires to pursue international business.
PERSONAL BESTS
Shot Put- 37’ 5.5”
Discuss- 107’9”