THE FRESHMAN CLASS could be considered a group of semi-polished projects. Young but talented, they bring impressive credentials as the future of the tradition-rich program.

All were named to prepvolleyball.com’s top 100 Senior Aces following stellar high school seasons.

Middle Amanda Simmons also was a Fab 50 pick by Volleyball magazine and was on the U.S. junior national A2 team this summer.

Athletic, fearless and eager to learn, the four hope to contribute to this season’s success. Dani Mafua, who trained under All-American Kanoe Kamana’o as a redshirt last year, will battle for the starting setter position. Elizabeth Ka’aihue is transitioning to libero. Middle Amanda Simmons and Stephanie Ferrell may have to wait before shining in the middle and outside, respectively, as there are experienced, talented teammates ahead of both of them.

Stephanie Ferrell

Right side / Left side

MAJOR: Undeclared.
FAVORITE SONG: Shawty.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Pretty Woman.
FAVORITE BOOK: The Kite Runner.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Math.
FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican.
THREE FAVORITE THINGS: Cell phone,
volleyball and sleep.

Elizabeth Ka’aihue

Libero

MAJOR: Undeclared.
FAVORITE SONG: Jowenna.
FAVORITE MOVIE: White Chicks.
FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: I Love New York.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Science.
FAVORITE FOOD: Hawaiian.
THREE FAVORITE THINGS: Laughing,
singing, dancing.

Dani Mafua

Setter

MAJOR: Sociology.
FAVORITE SONG: Morning Ride.
FAVORITE MOVIE: 300.
FAVORITE BOOK: Think & Grow Rich.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Cold Case.
FAVORITE FOOD: Korean.
THREE FAVORITE THINGS: Cell phone,
computer, food.

Amanda Simmons

Middle blocker

MAJOR: Undeclared.
FAVORITE SONG: Oh Go.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Phantom of the Opera.
FAVORITE BOOK: My personal
collection of inspirational quotes
& messages.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: I don’t watch TV.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Psychology.
FAVORITE FOOD: Chipotle & Hello
Panda snacks.
THREE FAVORITE THINGS: Chipotle (restaurant), laughing, chocolate …and of course volleyball.