Northwestern State University of Louisana

HONORS AND AWARDS
2017 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER'S FALL HONOR ROLL

2017 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw her lone action of the season against Alcorn on Sept. 28  ... delivered a pair of service aces in the final set of NSU’s sweep against the Braves.

High School
Three-year letter winner at Clear Springs High School under coach Shannon McClellen ... led team to three playoff appearances including a quarterfinals championship as a junior ... named team captain in her senior year as she recorded 4.7 digs per set, a 96.7 serving percentage and a 9.3 ace percentage ... twice named to the academic all-district team ... played for seven years in club volleyball including four years with Houston Stellar Volleyball in Pasadena, Texas and three years with Absolute Volleyball Academy in Dickinson, Texas ... named to Under Armour all-America watch list as a senior ... member of the National Technical Honor Society as a junior and senior ... graduated with a 4.48 GPA ... member of HOSA and FCA groups ... named a Safe School Ambassador and Life Teen Member St. Mary.

Personal
Born Sept. 9, 1998 ... majoring in biology ... oldest daughter of Angela and Richard Ornelas ... one sister, Ally ... future plans include going to optometry school to become an optometrist ... nickname is Em.

CAREER BESTS
Service Aces: 2, vs. Alcorn (Sept. 28)