As a Freshman (2012-2013): Boasts the freshmen record in the 1-meter and 3-meter ... Finished 10^th in the 3-meter and 10th in the 1-meter at the A-10 Championships … competed in NCAA Zones recording a score of 197.85 in the 1-meter and 179.90 in the 3-meter... won first place in 1-meter diving (194.90) and 3-meter at the ODU meet (224.75) ... finished eighth place in the 3-meter (221.00) and ninth place in the 1-meter (185.00) at the Seahawk Invitational. 

High School: USA Diving East Nationals Qualifier ... AAU All-American ... NISCA All-America Diving .. PIAA AAA All-PA State ... All-District I ... All-Continental League ... 4-year letter winner ... NPHS Diving MVP ... Recipient of NPHS Senior Achievement Award ... NPHS 6-dive and 11-dive record holder ... Continental League Champions 09-12 ... District I Runner-Up 09,12 ... lettered in lacrosse.

Personal: Daughter of George and Karen Elias ... father played fooball at Susquehanna University ('78) ... has one brother, George Jr. ... National Honor Society ... Distinguished Honor Roll ... NISCA Academic All-America ... French Honor Society ... AP Scholar ... Class of 2012 Cabinet ... Student Government Association ... French Club ... Ski and Board Club ... Conservatory of Music and Dance: senior team and modern company.

Getting to know Erica...

Why did you choose UR? I chose UR because of its strong academic reputation and the camaraderie of the Swim and Dive Team.

What do you consider your greatest high school athletic accomplishment? My greatest high school athletic accomplishment is being named a NISCA All-American Diver.

What do you consider your greatest high school academic accomplishment? My greatest high school academic accomplishment is graduating in the top 3% of my class of 1000.

When did you begin swimming/diving? I joined my first summer diving team in 7th grade and joined my first club team in 11th grade.

What do you enjoy most about swimming/diving? What I enjoy most about diving is the team aspect and the thrill of competition.

Do you have any pre-meet rituals? Before a meet, I try to pump myself or calm myself down by listening to music on my iPod.

Who are your greatest role models? my parents and my older brother

Who is your favorite professional athlete?  Michael Phelps

If you could spend the day with anyone (dead or alive), it would be... Taylor Swift

Why this individual? because she is so inspiring.

What is your intended major? Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

What is your dream job? A doctor

If you could have any superpower it would be... to fly because it would be fun, and I love heights.

If you could invent one thing it would be... a way to time travel.

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one person and one thing would you like to have with you? A helicopter and a helicopter pilot :)

What is your dream vacation? Hawaii with my family

If your family/friends could describe you in three words they would be... poised, loving, and conscientious

What is your favorite...

• Movie: Legally Blonde
• TV show: Revenge
• Book: The Hunger Games
• Food/Meal: Pizza

Write the first word that comes to mind when you hear...

• UR Swimming & Diving: camaraderie
• Spider: intimidating
• Team: bonding
• Campus: beautiful
• Practice: dedication