2024-25 (Senior):
SSAC All-Academic Team… Head Coach Courtney Cadore: “Talaija is an outstanding example of what I look for in my cheerleaders. Her work ethic is commendable, and she is a frequent ‘go-to’ when I need something done with proficiency. The rapport she has created with professors, Loyola staff, her teammates and the coaching staff is admired by her colleagues as she is a person that does not lead by demanding but rather by example. Talaija has consistently shown her ability to manage multiple things at once while being a part of the cheer team, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and other organizations and activities on campus.”

2023-24 (Junior):
SSAC Scholar-Athlete Team... SSAC All-Academic Team... SSAC Champions of Character Team... Head coach Courtney Cadore: "Great communicator, hard worker in the classroom and at practice. Does well with taking the initiative, grown throughout the seasons and improved jump improvement."

Pre-Loyola:
Attended Lutcher High School in Lutcher, La. 

Personal:
Majoring in Psychology … Born February 13, 2003 … Parents are Allen and Telisha Stark … Her favorite food is seafood and her least favorite is okra … Favorite book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone … Favorite movie is Legally Blonde … The most influential person to her is Oprah … Favorite hobby is shopping … Favorite athlete is Simone Biles … One thing about her that would surprise people is that she’s goofy … Favorite place to eat in New Orleans is We Dat’s.