Cerritos HS: Spent four years on the water polo and swimming teams… Named All-San Gabriel Valley League in water polo as a junior, while she was a member of the CIF Division VII water polo championship team her freshman season…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when she scored the first four goals of a game against Warren High during her sophomore season… Would like to join the United States Coast Guard… Her uncle, Tom Goodwin, is the first base coach for the New York Mets after playing 14 seasons in the major leagues… Hobbies include playing the guitar and playing softball… Nicknamed “Mendez”… Has two siblings – Kristina (12) and Jacob (9)… Is the daughter of George and Patricia Mendez… Born in Artesia, CA on May 24, 1995…..

Favorite Athlete:  Mike Trout                    Favorite Movie:  “Les Miserables”
Favorite Food:  Sushi                               Favorite TV Show:  “That 70’s Show”
Favorite Book: “Twilight”