Next Up we have Clarissa Dupree of St. Paul's Episcopal. Clarissa was no stranger to the jumps as she competed for St. Paul's in High, Long, and Triple Jump over the 2023 and 2024 seasons! Learn more about Clarissa below!
Interview with Clarissa Dupree.
Q: What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
A: Cookies and Cream
Q: Where are you planning to attend college? Or do you have other post high school plans?
A: Loyola University New Orleans to play volleyball
Q: Do you plan to continue competing in track and field or cross country in college?
A: No
Q: What is your favorite event to compete in and why?
A: High jump, because even though I started late in the game, and it was very frustrating, I always learned something about myself each time I competed.
Q: Do you have any pre-race/competition rituals or superstitions?
A: Deep breaths!
Q: Which track or cross country meet was your favorite and why?
A: State because I always build better friendships with my younger teammates
Q: What is your favorite memory or highlight from your time on the track and field or cross country team?
A: When i had a pr after being off for spring break and no practice.
Q: Is there anyone that you'd like to give a special shout-out to?
A: Coach Quina and Coach Ford for always motivating me no matter what!
Q: What is one piece of advice you would like to leave for your teammates as you graduate?
A: Don't take anything for granted, and you really do learn from your mistakes!