Biography:

Larissa is in her third year of running for the Penn Hills Cross Country Team. She is also a member of the Penn Hills Swimming and Track and Field teams. She is a three-time letter earner in Swimming and Track and has earned numerous medals as part of the Track and Field program. Most notable among them is an 8th place medal in the 4x400 at WPIALs. Her goal for this season is to qualify for the PIAA State Track and Field Championships.

After high school, Larissa plans to study child development and psychology. She is undecided on what school she will attend but is considering Carlow, Pitt, Clarion, Duquesne, and Syracuse.

Larissa is an active member within her community. She volunteers at the Mount Ararat Baptist Church, is a member of the 2022 Homecoming Dance Committee, is a National Honor Society inductee, and helps coach the middle school swim team.

Favorite Class: AP US History with Mr. Zera

Favorite Cafeteria Food: French Toast sticks; her secret to getting the best ones is to ask for the ones in the middle of the stack, that’s where all the soft ones are

Favorite Track Event: 200m and the Women’s 4x400