Russ Rose Then (2007): “Michele’s strength would be that she comes from a great North Allegheny High School program that emphasizes the fundamentals. She is a good passer and will probably go from being a hitter in high school to being a backrow player for us.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Michelle was a physical athlete who was more of an undersized attacker in high school but was more of a backrow player for us. She was only with the program for one year, but Michele was a good contributor. Her brother was one of our practice players. Michele was always somebody that brought physicality to the gym.”
2007 Season (Freshman): 2007 National Champion … played in 7 sets, totaling 12 serves and registering 1 dig … did not play for Penn State in subsequent seasons.
Before Penn State: Three-year volleyball letterwinner at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pa. … team captain for the Tigers during senior season … helped the squad to a 34-12 three-year scholastic record, including a sixth-place finish in the WPIAL in her sophomore year and a second-place finish in the WPIAL during senior year … recorded 597 career scholastic kills, 128 career blocks, 59 career aces and 286 career digs … named second team All-WPIAL in senior year and third team All-WPIAL in sophomore and junior years … tabbed as the Pittsburgh Tribune Review Athlete of the Week on Oct. 25, 2006 … named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star Regional Team in senior season … played for the Allegheny North and Renaissance Volleyball Club programs … a four-year scholastic scholar athlete … member of the Allegheny Valley Honors Band in junior year … member of the National Honor Society.