Vanguard University

The Athlete: Davina joins the Vanguard University Swim Team as a freshman in the pool?has attended Vanguard for four years and is a senior academically?came to VUSC from nearby Orange Coast College, where she swam for Head Coach Anthony Iacoppeti for one season?swam for Coach Mike Ward at Rincon High School in Tucson, Arizona? graduated in 2006 from Rincon with a 3.6 GPA?earned several accolades while at RHS, including three-time MVP of her squad?also earned All-American honors? ?has been swimming for 13 years, including ten years with Ford Aquatics?also has been a part of USA Swimming?is the only Lion to have collegiate swimming experience on the Women's side.

The Person: Davina was born on September 25, 1987 to parents David and Cindy?born in Tucson, Arizona?has two younger sisters, one of whom, Jessica Morales, is a swim teammate at VUSC?is married to Andrew, a former VU basketball player, and has a daughter Andriea?majoring in Sociology at Vanguard, with a minor in Women's Studies?likes to eat at "Lucille's"?prefers the movie "The Man From Snowy River" and the TV show "Scrubs"?favorite color is pink and number is ten?favorite scripture is 1 Corinthians 13:4?roots for the LA Angels?likes to spend time with her family outside of the pool?believes unconditional love is a necessary characteristic?most respects her parents?life has taught her that God is in control?has learned dedication, commitment, and that attitude is everything from swimming?career goal is to be a light to underprivileged children and be a loving wife and mother.

Her Thoughts: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the professors.