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Whittier College

2018 Women's Track and Field

Emily Apodaca

  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Whittier, Calif.
  • High School La Serna
  • Events Sprinter

Biography

Get to Know your Poet……….

Q: At what age did you begin doing track & field?

A: 14; Wanted to try out the sport. 

Q: Why did you choose your specific event(s)?

A:

Q: What’s your favorite food(s)?

A: Cheeseburgers

Q: What’s your favorite music/band?

A: R & B

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: "The one's who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the one's that do."

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Freedom Writers

Q: Why did you choose Whittier College?

A: For the social work program. 

Q: What part of Whittier College track & field do you like the most?

A: Training and competing

Q: Who is your favorite sports hero?

A: Allyson Felix

Personal: 

Parents Names: Edward and Olivia Apodaca

Siblings Names: Elyssa and Eddie

Hometown: Whittier, Calif. 

Previous School Attended: La Serna High School

Major: Social Work

Awards 

* Phi Alpha Honors 

Historical Player Information

  • 2014Freshman

    Sprints
  • 2017Junior

    Sprints
  • 2018Senior

    Sprinter