Characters - Valero, Marissa

The Lurker's Student Bodies
MAJOR

Psychology

HOMETOWN

Somerville, New Jersey

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Soccer, tennis, cycling, Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Alison Anders, modern dance, Babyface, Boyz II Men, Bloom County, Animaniacs, Freakazoid.

MY IMPRESSIONS

The name Valero means "fortified place." Marissa appears open and giving, but I sense that she's hiding something. No one's history could be more ordinary. Could she have left out certain key details from her past? If so, she might make a good candidate for my little program...

Or she could prove to be a formidable enemy.

Marissa's a dancer. Graceful and light on her feet. She's also quickwitted. She thinks she can handle anything.

I may have to cure her of that belief.

Episode 1
After Jenny gives Gia an email from Peggy, Gia briefly thinks about seeing the R.A. Marissa Valero, but decides to go upstairs to see Wally instead.

Episode 7
Marissa was the one who gave Gia the phone call from Peggy, and was worried something was wrong when Peggy wouldn't answer any questions.

Episode 8
After the fire, Marissa approaches Lee for help setting up the gymnasium to house the students from the dorms.

Episode 11
When Gia goes to her room she sees a note that her package from Mrs. Parrish has arrived and Marissa has it, but when she goes to Marissa's room she finds that Marissa is missing.