EMMY MERRILL

Hometown: San Clemente

School: San Clemente High School, part of the varsity surf team and helped win state title

Sponsors: Pacsun, 21-13 surfboards, Point Conception bathing suits.

Favorite local breaks: T Street, lowers, cottons, and lasuen.

Ambitions: To become a professional surfer, travel the world, and become a positive role model for the future generations of female surfers.

Highlights: Competitive results, for girls under 16:
WSA prime, Camp Pendleton, 1st place
WSA prime, Churches,  3rd place
WSA prime, Oceanside Jetties, 2nd place
WSA prime, Steamer Lane, 4th place
WSA prime, Upper Trestles, 2nd place
WSA prime, Salt Creek, 2nd place
NSSA High School State Champs Women’s, Churches,  4th place

More about Emmy from her Website:

I have been surfing for 5 years and enter numerous competitions.  I also enjoy outrigger canoes, as well as, stand up paddling.
In addition to my surfing, I am a good student.  My combined G.P.A.  at San Clemente High School is 4.0.  I believe it is possible to be an accomplished surfer, an all-around water-person and an outstanding student at the same time.

My goal this next year is to make the Surfing America USA surf team and represent my country.  I would also like to help my school (San Clemente High School) win a National title.  I would like to promote my sponsors, Uncle Mike surfboards and Point Conception, as well as, pursue some other sponsorship opportunities.  I would like to compete in more contests and races.

As an active community volunteer, I believe I can promote a positive image for the surf industry.  I work hard to improve my surfing and the results will reflect that. My work ethic and drive should be evident in my accomplishments.  I strive to be the best both athletically and academically.  I try excelling in many areas in the water-sports arena.  Although surfing is my main goal, this diversity appeals to a much larger audience.