Long Beach Wilson HS: Competed in the 1600 meters (4:40) and 3200 meters (10:32) while on the track and field team for four years… Earned the Unsung Runner Award as a senior after receiving the Most Valuable Runner as a member of the junior varsity team his junior season… Also competed on the cross country team for four years and recorded a personal best time of 16:36…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was having his team come in second place in the Moore League… Would like to transfer to Adams State College of Colorado… Aspires to be either a sports therapist or physical therapist… Competed in a marathon and posted a time of 2:56.3… Has five siblings – Jessica (29), Veronica (28), Vanessa (21), Jonathan (15) and Elizabeth (10)… Is the son of Andres Melena and Lorena Valadez… Born in Torrance, CA on November 8, 1992…..

Favorite Athlete:  Steve Prefontaine          Favorite Movie:  “Without Limits”
Favorite Food: Anything                             Favorite TV Show: “That 70’s Show”
Favorite Book:  “It’s Not About the Bike”