Dionne Evans, '00 - Cross Country, Track & Field
Dionne enjoyed great success in both Cross Country and Track and Field. She was a 3-time All-State Cross Country Runner. She was also All-State in Track and Field in the 1600 and 1000 meter events. Upon graduation, Dionne was the school record holder in the 800, 1000, and 1600-meter events and remains the 1600-meter record holder to this day. Dionne was a big part of multiple team state championships at Gar-Field. Dionne was described by her coach as “one of the toughest and most competitive athletes he had ever coached.” Although Dionne had the opportunity to run in college, she decided to pursue her passion for cosmetology. After gaining her license she entered the world of fashion modeling, where she found great success and was featured in several national magazines . Dion now owns her own successful salon in Woodbridge, Virginia. She still models and had the opportunity to walk the runway in last spring’s New York fashion week. She is a wife and a mother and continues to stay very active by running several miles a week. |