ACADEMIC AWARDS: Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors in 2016-17 ... Named a Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete in 2015-16 and 2016-17.
PEPPERDINE TRACK 2017 (SO): Studied abroad this school year.
PEPPERDINE OUTDOOR TRACK 2016 (FR): Ran at three meets ... Competed in the 1,500 twice (best of 5:36.53 at Pomona-Pitzer on 4/9) and the 400 and 800 once ... Did not compete at either indoor meet.
PEPPERDINE XC 2016 (SO): Studied abroad this school year.
PEPPERDINE XC 2015 (FR): Did not compete in cross country her first season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Chantilly (Va.) High School in 2015 ... Ran one year of varsity track, primarily competing in the 400, 500 and 800 meters ... Also lettered in lacrosse ... Earned the Student-Athlete Academic Award and was in the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Born in Fairfax, Va. ... Daughter of Stan and Sheila Bedford ... Has one sister, Mallory ... Majoring in international studies ... Served an internship in U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's office in Washington D.C. ... Competed with Pepperdine's award-winning Model UN team ... Chose Pepperdine because "along with the strong academics, Pepperdine's Christian foundation was what pulled me in. I love knowing that I will receive a good education and gain valuable life skills while being surrounded by fellow believers."
FAVORITES: Enjoys volunteering, traveling, shopping, reading and being outdoors ... Favorites include Sam Bradford (pro athlete), Washington Capitals (pro sports team), The Great Gatsby (book), Breakfast at Tiffany's (movie), Monk (TV show), Taylor Swift (musical artist), Nutella (food) and lacrosse (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is "the challenge that each workout brings and having the sense of accomplishment after practice."
