ACADEMIC AWARDS: Named a Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete in 2015-16.
PEPPERDINE TRACK 2016 (FR): Did not run at any indoor or outdoor meets her first year.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Bishop Moore Catholic High School, located in Orlando, Fla., in 2015 ... Ran four years of varsity track ... Competed at the Florida state championship meet all four years, including in the 400 meters as a freshman ... Was part of district and regional championships in 2015 ... Part of a school-record 4x400 team, which placed eighth at the 2015 state meet ... Also lettered in cross country as a junior and senior ... Earned the Student Scholar-Athlete Award for having the highest GPA while participating in two sports ... President of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL: Born in San Francisco, Calif. ... Daughter of Emily and Jason DiBona ... Has two siblings, Ellen and Julia ... Majoring in business ... Chose Pepperdine because "it has been my dream school since the day I was introduced to it! It has been a goal of mine to attend this spectacular university and run track for it."
FAVORITES: Enjoys crafting, reading, shopping, going to the beach and listening to music ... Favorites include Sanya Richards Ross (pro athlete), Boston Red Sox (pro sports team), The Picture of Dorian Gray (book), (500) Days of Summer (movie), Shark Tank (TV show), Haim and Death Cab for Cutie (musical artists), ice cream (food) and beach volleyball (sport other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is "it is such a challenging sport that requires you to be strong physically and mentally."
