PRONUNCIATION
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2026
• Competed four years on varsity
• Recorded a 5K cross country personal best of 18:23 in 2025
• Recorded track personal bests of 11:39 in the 3200m and 5:30 in the 1600m in 2026
• Helped Arroyo Grande finish third at the 2025 CIF Championships
• Helped Arroyo Grande finish second at the league championships in cross country from 2023-25
• Helped Arroyo Grande finish second in track and field at the league championships from 2023-25
• Earned first team All-League honors in cross country in 2023 and 2025 and second team honors in 2024
• Named first team All-CIF and League MVP in cross country in 2025
• Earned second team All-League honors in track and field in 2025
• Named Valedictorian of the Class of 2026
• Named an AP Scholar with Distinction
• Received the California State Seal of Biliteracy
PERSONAL
• Born September 8, 2008 to Rhiannon and Jason Schmidt
• Siblings: Nayeli, 20, Brielle, 16, and Declan, 14
• Enjoys cooking, reading and thrifting
• Favorite Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 31:8
• Intended Major: History
• Career Plans: Earn a B.A. in history and teaching credentials to become a high school history teacher
• Why I chose Biola: “I wanted to continue playing sports in college, and I like the idea of being on a team with other Christ followers.”
