2013 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
2010 (Freshman):
Melissa posted a sixth overall finish at the Battle of the Bay to begin her Pacific career with a time of 19:36. As the season went on she continued to post team highs, including a time of 24:15 at the Warrior Invite. She set her second best 5K time at the Bronco Invite, and continued to peak at the Big West Championships. At the conference championships she finished with a time of 23:11, which set a new Pacific freshmen record, and was the third fastest time by a Tiger all-time.
High School:
Melissa Hopper graduated from Leigh High School in San Jose, Calif. She was a four-year letter winner in both track and cross country. She was named the cross country MVP three times (2006, 2007, 2009) and Rookie of the Year once (2006). Hopper was also named the track MVP in 2010. For her accomplishments, the Longhorns named her the Leigh High School Most Outstanding Female Athlete in 2010.
Personal:
Melissa Hopper was born in Hong Kong, China. She is the daughter of Howard and Bonna Hopper. Her father is a graduate of Pacific. She has one younger sister, Michelle. Hopper is a double major in pre-dentistry and biology with career plans on working in the field of medicine. In her free time, she likes wakeboarding, playing sports, and spending time with her friends.
