Dana is ranked #I in her class of 141 with a GPA of 104.30. She will attend Colby, Hamilton, or Middlebury College with a major in Environmental Studies. She is the daughter of Debra and Roger Wheeler.

Dana has participated for the Lakers in Soccer (Captain), Basketball (Captain), and Track and Field. In soccer she played at the varsity level for four years and was twice selected to the All-Conference and All-State teams. In basketball she received All Conference honors her sophomore and senior years, played in the McDonald's All-Star game, and was named to the All-­State team. Additionally she became a 1,000 point scorer at her school. She also participates in track and field, qualifying for the regional and state meets in the triple jump.

Outside of athletics Dana is the Senior Class President, President of the Varsity Club, a member of the National Honor Society, Math Team, Reflections (newspaper), Natural Helpers, Hugh O'Brien Leadership, Maine Principals' Association Award winner, and DAR Citizenship Award winner. "Dana is an inspiration to anyone who knows her...She is an exceptional student and young woman."