Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Sport(s): Basketball
House: Park
Favorite Food: My mom’s home cooking, especially tamales!
Academic Pursuits: Engineering BS and Exercise and Sports Studies
Favorite Movie: “Amelie”
Favorite Color: Any shade of light blue
Favorite Place to Study: Design Clinic… where most of my studying doesn’t actually take place
Motto to Live by: Turn down for what?!
Favorite Smith Tradition: Illuminations – I love the lights!
Marissa was named athlete of the week for her contribution to the basketball team, which won the ECAC championship and made 2nd round at the NCAA tournament. She has played the sport since she was in fifth grade, and has become a valuable asset to the team, achieving her dream of being a college basketball player. Congratulations, Marissa!
