Name: Emilee DePetro
School: Northern Cambria
Age: 18
Grade: 12
Sports: Volleyball and track and field
Parents: Jeff and Lauren DePetro, of Northern Cambria
Athletic achievements: In track and field, signed to join the Seton Hill University team, 2026 Heritage Conference champion in the 200-, 400- and 1600-meter relay, 2025 all-Heritage Conference selection, underclassmen award winner and holds the program record in the 400-meter dash; in volleyball, 2025 District 6 Class 1A second-team selection and 2024 District 6 Class 1A runner-up.
Coach’s quote: “Emilee is one of our most dedicated and hard-working athletes. She gives her full effort at every practice and meet, consistently showing a positive attitude and willingness to push herself. She actively seeks opportunities to improve, often asking what more she can do to elevate her performance. This season, she took on a new event and has continued to challenge herself to get better with each race. Emilee leads by example, setting a high standard for her teammates through her work ethic and commitment. She is a true leader and outstanding athlete, and we are incredibly proud to have her as a Colt.”
– Northern Cambria girls track and field coach Jennifer Zeanchock
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: “Pitch Perfect 2”
Favorite video game: “Fortnite”
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mr. McKee (English)
Favorite song: “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield
Favorite app on your phone: TikTok
Outside interests: Swimming, hanging out with friends and watching football with my dad
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?: A dolphin because they love to swim in the ocean
Favorite athletic team: Philadelphia Eagles
Athlete most admired: Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad because he always pushes me to my fullest potential
Most impressive athlete that you have competed against: Richland junior Natalia Mavridis
Proudest athletic achievement: Breaking the program record in the 400
How I got my start: I one day decided I needed something to do during the spring my sophomore year, so I tried track
Future goal: To become a successful physician assistant and live in a nice house with my family, and buy my dad and I season tickets to all the Eagles games when I’m older.
– Jake Oswalt