For Deezbaa Whaley, family is quite important. There is not anything she would rather do than be with family. Even coming to BYU is part of a long standing family tradition.

One thing you most likely do not know about her is her hidden talent as a Navajo Frybread maker. She also grew up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. If your curiosity is peaked, keep on reading...

Height- 5-7

Major- Physical Education      

Hometown- Kayenta, Arizona

Track and field events- Hammer, discusand weight throw

Reason for attending BYU...

"Going to BYU is a family tradition, and it has always been my dream."

Best place to eat in Provo...

"My sister's houses."

If you could be doing anything in 10 years it would be...

"Having a family reunion with everyone in my family, going to my dad's weightroom, and playing volleyball."

Funniest member of the BYU track team and why...

"Sharisa Thayer. She is a jokster. She always brings a laugh and a smile to my face."

Best catchphrase or line from a book, movie or TV show...

"It’s not over till it’s over." -Rocky

Hidden Talent...

"I am a navajo frybread maker."

Favorite pro sports team...

Steelers

If you had a time machine, when/where would you go and why...

"I would go to Australia to site see because it has always been on my list of places to visit."

Best athlete in any sport at BYU...

Haley Steed

Most embarrassing moment...

"Crashing my bike while on my mission."

Something most people do not know about you...

"I grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona."

Favorite inspirational quote...

“Find joy in the journey.” -Thomas S. Monson