ACADEMIC AWARDS: WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors in 2017-18 ... Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete in 2017-18.
PEPPERDINE XC 2017 (JR): Did not appear in any meets.
PEPPERDINE XC 2016 (SO): Did not run cross country this semester.
PEPPERDINE INDOOR TRACK 2018 (JR): Competed at both indoor meets, competing in the 400 meters ... Did not run at any outdoor meets.
PEPPERDINE TRACK 2017 (SO): Did not appear at any indoor or outdoor meets in her first season at Pepperdine.
FLORIDA: Attended the University of Florida as a 2015-16 freshman ... Made the UF Dean's List for the College of Journalism in both fall 2015 and spring 2016.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Lake Highland Preparatory School, located in Orlando, Fla., in 2015 ... Earned five letters in track, competing in the sprints, long jump and triple jump ... Part of a school-record 4x400 team ... Part of a 4x100 team that placed third in the 2011 FHSAA 2A meet and a 4x400 team that was sixth at the 2012 FHSAA 2A meet ... Also earned five letters in soccer and one in swimming (she was a state qualifier in the 50 free) ... On the National Honor Society and an AP Scholar.
PERSONAL: Born in Orlando, Fla. ... Daughter of Brian Fucile and Dr. Brenda DeForrest ... Majoring in economics ... Placed in the top 10 in the Miss Florida Outstanding Teen competition ... Plays the piano ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because "I fell in love with the campus and location the first time I visited while I was on vacation as a 14-year-old. Additionally, I was drawn to the great connections Pepperdine has within the broadcasting industry."
FAVORITES: Enjoys yoga, traveling and keeping up on fashion trends ... Sports hero is Tim Tebow ... Favorites include J.J. Redick (pro athlete), Orlando Magic (pro sports team), Settle For More (book), Remember the Titans (movie), Modern Family (TV show), Beyonce (musical artist), sushi (food) and soccer (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about track is "both the objectivity and the individuality."
