2016-17 Performances:

23.21 Y P 50 Free 2/8/2017 2017 GLIAC Championships

51.42 Y F 100 Free 2/8/2017 2017 GLIAC Championships

1:57.64 Y P 200 Free 11/18/2016 Magnus Cup Invitational

ACCOLADES: All-American 200 Med-Relay HM, All-American 400 Med-Relay HM, All-GLIAC Third Team 400 Medley Relay, All-GLIAC Third Team 400 Freestyle Relay

2015-16 Top Performances:

23.89 Y F 50 Free 2/10/2016 2016 GLIAC Champioships - 3rd

54.69 Y P 100 Free 2/10/2016 2016 GLIAC Championships

2:04.23 Y P 200 Free 11/20/2015 Magnus Cup Invitational

ACCOLADES: All-GLIAC Third Team 50 Freestyle 

2014-15: Melanie competed in freestyle events for the Cardinals during her freshman campaign...she had a team best time of 24.69 for the 50 free...at the GLIAC championships (2/11/15) she hit her season best time for the 200 free (2:03.82)...5:56.02 was her highest 500 free time against Northern Michigan University (11/8/14).

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Howell High School under head coach Kristyn Textor...earned seven varsity letters in swimming and track and field...named all-county, all-conference, team captain and most improved swimmer...member of the National Honor Society, honor roll and KLAA Scholar Athlete...major is undecided...daughter of Neal and Heather Soenksen...born 1/1/96.