Get to know Mellie

Name: Mellie Park

Birthdate: 6/4/87

From where and what high school: Bozeman, Montana

Year in college and major: Biochemistry, 3 more years of eligibility

Where have you been, and what have you done so far this summer? I'm keeping busy this summer working full time in a biochemistry lab oncampus at MSU and training full time for the winter season. So far with theamazing amount of snow left in the mountains and the warm temperatures, I have been able to enjoy adventurous hikes on the weekends and warm summerruns on the weekdays. But, the summer is young, and there is muchmore glissading to be done. : )

What are you looking forward to the most in the coming season? Every season is exciting and one really does not know what to expect. So right now I am enjoying the process, working on my fitness and focusingon each day.

What is the best thing about MSU and Bozeman? Even though Bozeman is my home town, I have to say of all the places I have travelled it is one of my favorites. There are so many trails even I have yet to explore, and the ones I travel on constantly still capture my attention. As for the town, the people are friendly, the community is outdoororiented, and there is always something going on. It's a beautiful place tolive.

Do you have a good summer story we should know about? I have many stories that are exciting - at least I think so - you'll just have to ask me, I'm quite friendly. ; )