JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women's basketball program plans to celebrate the 2021 senior class this Saturday when the Badgers host Norwich University on Saturday, February 27 at 1:00pm in Carter Gymnasium. Due to no spectators you can view the game on NVUBadgers.com. Today we feature Melissaann Clark who is an early graduate of Northern Vermont University-Johnson and was a three-year member of the NVU-Johnson women's basketball program!

Name: Melissaann Clark

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Sport: Basketball

Major: Mathematics and Accounting

What are your plans after graduation?  

Attend graduate school to obtain a masters and a PhD in Statistics

What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?  

Enjoy your time at school and don't be in such a hurry to get through everything - time will fly!

Which NVU faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?  

Dr. Gregory Petrics because he continues to give me the motivation to continue to pursue a difficult career path and continue to challenge myself.

What one class would you retake just for fun and why?  

Differential Equations because it was a lot of fun with the people I had class with along with the professor and it was by far one of my favorite classes!

What is the most unique thing about your hometown?  

The cheesesteaks!

What is something that people may not know about you but should?  

I love to play video games every day and I am an avid movie watcher!

Other than the sport(s) you play, what is the other one you'd like to attempt?

I would love to try Tennis!

What one professional athlete (past or present) would you like to have a conversation with and why?

Elaine Delle Donne because she's such an inspiration with all of the hard work she continues to do, and I just love watching her play basketball!

List two things that appear on your post-NVU bucket list?

 Graduate from Grad School and get my CPA license!

What was your most memorable moment in competition during your Badger career?

 My most memorable moment was when we played Lyndon last year and I was able to score the most I've had in a game. I ended up having my best game!