2007-08: Holds the school-record in the 200 yard backstroke with a time of 2:21.70. ... Member of the 200 medley relay that broke the school record by more than five seconds - with a new time that stands at 2:04.87.

Prior to NJIT: The goalkeeper was District I Player of the Year and second team all-state after ranking third in New Mexico Class AAAAA (largest schools) with a 0.55 goals against average as a senior in 2006 ... Mele made 104 saves and allowed 8 goals ... played club soccer for Rio Vista Futbol Club, coached by Chris Brennan ... in addition to soccer, she was a record-setting high school swimmer and she finished in the top 25 in the New Mexico state high school golf championships.

Personal: Sadie Josephine Mele ... daughter of David and Debbie Mele ... engineering major ... born 4/26/89.