The University of Akron Athletics
2005-06 Akron Rifle Roster
Melissa Lussier
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Middletown HS
- Hometown:
- Clinton, Conn.
A leader of an outstanding sophomore class.
as a Freshman (2005-06): Displayed veteranmaturity and skill in first year of collegiate competition ...named MVP for every match for the entire season while shooting onthe Gold Team ... took four first-place finishes in the smallboreand two team-high scores in other meets ... earned top honors inair rifle five times and recorded team-high scores in two othermeets ... tied school record in the air rifle with a score of 586against Xavier (Oct. 25) ... named to All-Western IntercollegiateRifle Conference first team for both smallbore and air rifle ...named to All-Mid Atlantic Conference rifle team.
Prior to UA: A member of the ConnecticutAll-State rifle team from 2001-2005 ... won the Connecticut StateChampionships in the prone position in 2002, 2003 and 2004 ... wonthe Connecticut Three-position State Championship in 2004 and thirdin 2006 ... also competed with the CSRRA Gold Team at Camp Perryfrom 2001-2004 ... was a member of the CSRRA for five years ...shot in the Blue Trail Range Jr. Club for six years.
Personal: Born in Middleton, Conn. ... daughterof Ted and Kathy Lussier ... has two brothers, Ernie (24) and Andy(23) ... graduated from Middleton High School in 2005 ... member ofthe girl scouts for over 13 years and the 4-H for nine years ...plans to major in political science / criminal justice.
