Melanie Baer Class: Junior Hometown: Seattle, Wash. High School: Franklin High School Height: 5-2 Birthdate: 10/30/1986 Major: Undeclared

WSU CAREER: As a SOPHOMORE (2006-07) competed with the third varsity eight against Gonzaga and at the Husky Open...as a FRESHMAN (05-06) member of the novice eight crew.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in swimming at Franklin High...awarded Most Dedicated swimmer in 2002 and 2004...team co-captain senior year.

PERSONAL: Melanie Hackley Baer...born Oct. 30, 1986 at Seattle, Wash....father David works as a manager at Boeing and mother Leigh works in acquisition...sisters Ashley and Sarah...interested in public relations.