EMERALD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Participated in volleyball as a middle blocker in high school.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Lisa Mefi & Faika Pomele.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose Linfield because it feels like the right fit for me. The campus has a close community where I feel like I wouldn’t just be a number. The academic programs are strong, and I know I’ll get good support from my professors. I also love that Linfield has a great tradition in athletics, and I want to be part of that as a student-athlete. Plus, the location is perfect, it’s not too far from home but still gives me a chance to be more independent. Overall, it just feels like a place where I could succeed and be happy.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete at Linfield would mean a lot to me. It would show that I’m dedicated both on the court and in the classroom. I’d get to represent the school, make lifelong friends on my team, and keep growing as a person and an athlete. I know it wouldn’t always be easy balancing sports and schoolwork, but I think it would make me more responsible, focused, and determined. Overall, it would mean being part of something bigger than myself and working hard for my goals and my team.
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Playing sports has definitely made me a better person. It has taught me how to manage my time because I have to balance practices, games, and schoolwork. I’ve also learned how to work with different people and be part of a team, even when things get tough. Sports have helped me deal with losing and not giving up when things don’t go my way. Plus, it’s given me more confidence and made me feel healthier and happier overall. I feel like I’ve grown a lot because of it.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years, I see myself finished with college and working in a career I’m passionate about, which is being a radiologist. I hope I’ll be more independent, living on my own, and feeling stable financially. I also want to keep learning new things and traveling to different places. Mostly, I hope I’m happy, surrounded by good people, and doing something that makes me feel proud and fulfilled.
