School Standouts: Dina Miranda
Name: Dina Miranda
Age: 14
School: Stanford Middle School, 8th Grade
Stats: Two-time Scripps National Spelling Bee contestant. In 2018 she finished 19th and is currently still competing in the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Six-time Los Angeles Regional Spelling Bee Contestant.
Favorite Band/Artist: Queen, Lady Gaga
Favorite Song: "All Star" by Smash Mouth
Favorite Food: Good food
Favorite Local Hangout: Snow Monster (Belmont Shore)
Favorite Movie: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Favorite Teachers: Ms. King, Ms. Karlowitsch, Ms. Thai, Ms. Brinker
Favorite City: When not in Long Beach, Maui
When I Grow Up I Want To Be: A graphic designer
Favorite Subject In School: History
Last Book I Read Was: Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged
Favorite Superhero: Dr. Strange
Life Quote: "You never lose, you only learn," Nelson Mandela
I Most Admire: My mom
My Biggest Inspiration: My mom
If I Could Go Anywhere In The World, It Would Be: Japan
My Favorite Sports Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
My Favorite Sports Player: Naomi Osaka, Clayton Kershaw
Favorite Word: Syzygy
If I Could Have Dinner With Anyone It Would Be: Malala
Favorite TV Shows: Jeopardy, The Office, Shark Tank, Chopped, Dining With the Chef