The 5-foot-2 senior won the New York State Federation Championships this past season with a time of 17:40.4, breaking the tape 7.4 seconds ahead of her next-closest competitor and leading the Plainsmen to the team title. Bhusri also won the NYSPHSAA Class A state title, propelling her team to another crown. She crossed the line in 33rd at the Nike Cross Nationals in December to cap her prep distance career.
Bhusri has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to run at the University of Notre Dame this fall.
An award-winner for Chemistry Academic Excellence and in the National Latin Exam, Bhusri has volunteered locally with Legacy Ladies by mentoring disenfranchised girls. She also has donated her time to the Center for Vascular Awareness, a nonprofit that educates the general public regarding vascular medicine.
