Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Why Saint Joseph's? The community and camaraderie of the athletics, while still being able to maintain quality education that is going to help me thrive, is why I chose to attend St. Joseph's College.

High School: Played four years of volleyball at Springboro High School…Middle Blocker…named November 2023 Teammate of the Month…All-Conference and All-Region Academic Team selection…team reached Division 1 District Finals/Regional Semifinals in 2022 and 2023 and Division 1 District Semifinals in 2024…earned Principal's List honors, an Honors Diploma, and was a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Roll…Played five years with Elevation Volleyball Club, including Elevation 17 Conner (9th in the nation at 2024 USAV Nationals in Las Vegas) and Elevation 18 Lehman (CanAm Classic runner-ups)...Community involvement included volunteering at S.T.E.M. Fest, working as a horse camp counselor each summer, volunteering at a local gym, and providing year-round horse care.

Personal: Emily Marie Mendelson, daughter of Laura and Jay Mendelson…sister Natalie.