Susan Orona is in her first season as a member of the Poets cross country team. She was born in Bellflower, CA. She started running when she was fifteen because she was already on the track and field team and decided to join cross country. She went on to run for Perris High School where she earned coaches award. She is planning on majoring in International Buisiness and is undecided on her future occupation. She credits her success to her mom.