Viking of the Month: Chiara Dailey

Kyra Sharma and Sophia Benito • September 17, 2023

Sophomore Chiara Dailey. Image via LJSteph.com

Sophomore Chiara Dailey is among California’s top track athletes and has broken records in her two years running for La Jolla High School. Last year, Chiara finished second in the state in Division IV and earned third-team All-American honors with a 14th-place finish in cross-country nationals. Chiara was the only freshman to qualify for nationals and has since begun training to break more records!

Q. What sport(s) do you play?

CD: I do cross country, soccer, and track and field.

Q. How long have you been in cross country?

CD: I started training the summer before Freshman year. I wasn’t that big into running during middle school, so I’m pretty new to the sport.

Q. Why did you decide to join the cross-country team? (What drew you to cross country?)

CD: My parents do cross country, so I figured I might have the genes for it.

Q. Are you looking to run in college or in the future?

CD: I want to go to college for running, and eventually probably go pro as well.

Q. What is your personal goal for this sport?

CD: To be the best in the country eventually.

Q. What is your favorite part about cross country?

CD: Winning races.

Q. What do you consider your biggest sports achievement so far?

CD: Going to nationals.

Q. Do you have any team shoutouts?

CD: Shoutout to Kirra Fisk and Daphne Mayer, as well as Kevin Chiu and Leo Souza, for being great XC teammates.

About the Contributors

Kyra Sharma, Editor-in-Chief

Kyra Sharma is a senior in her third year of Journalism, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the Hi-Tide as Editor-in-Chief this year. With her background as Staff Writer, Guest Contributor, and Managing/Opinions Editor for the Hi-Tide over the past three years, as well as her heavy commitment to Speech and Debate, Kyra has had several opportunities to voice her opinion on significant issues that are often left in the dark, from menstrual stigmas to faulty forensic science. She looks forward to furthering her journalistic career by encouraging staff writers to provide diverse perspectives on such matters, contributing insightful articles to the paper, and ensuring that the publication remains a platform for impactful discussion. Kyra is beyond excited to work with her fellow staff for a fantastic final year!

Sophia Benito, Editor-in-Chief

Sophia Benito is the Editor-in-Chief of the Hi-Tide and a senior at La Jolla High School. This is her second year on the staff, and she wrote a periodic column as a guest commentator for the La Jolla Light during the 2022-2023 school year. When she’s not stressing out over her next test or writing for the Hi-Tide, she enjoys reading and seeing her favorite bands live. Sophia is interested in journalism as a future profession and likes writing about a variety of topics, from current events to cultural commentary. She is looking forward to another great year with the Hi-Tide!