Kathleen McMackin '16 Recruiting Profile

Ever since I started swimming in first grade, I've loved it.  I enjoy swimming long distance freestyle events and backstroke.  I work very hard in practice and am able to push myself to achieve my goals.  I have qualified for the MSHAA State meet every year since ninth grade in 2012.  In 9th grade, I placed 8th in the 500 yard free and in 10th grade I placed 6th in the 500 yard free.  At the 2014  MSHAA State meet, I was able to reach my goal of earning a silver medal in the 500 yard free. I was also able to lead my relay team to earn a bronze medal in the 400 yard free relay.

This season I have been focused on lengthening out my stroke and perfecting my technique.  This year I am working to win a gold medal in an individual event and to help my relay team to place first in the 400 free relay.  I am also a member of the 2014 3A Division 2nd Place State Team for Women's Cross Country. I currently have a 4.0 GPA and enjoy pushing myself in the classroom as much as I do in the pool.  I am currently the Captain of Quiz Bowl, which took third place at the 2014 Regional competition.  Besides swimming and academics, I have volunteered every summer since 8th grade at my church for our local Vacation Bible School.