Caitlyn Hughes '22 Recruiting Profile

My name is Caitlyn Hughes and I am from Flemington, New Jersey. I have been swimming competitively since I was 6 years old and it has always been a strong passion of mine. Swimming has motivated me to be a better person and constantly strive for bigger goals. In my free time I teach swim lessons to children as young as 3 years old. Also, I volunteer my time as a Student Representative on the Governance Committee for NJ Swimming. 

I am looking for a school where I can contribute both athletically and academically. Academics are extremely important to me in my college decision and I want to be challenged in the classroom. Currently, I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and I have earned a place on the Principal's Honor Roll at my high school multiple times. Athletically, I want a program that I can reach my full potential as a swimmer and dedicated coach that is going to help me reach my goals. I have been a member of Somerset Valley's YMCA National Team since 8th grade and I swam on 5 A final relays and 2 B final relays between short course and long course nationals in 2019 alone. In high school, I was a top 8 finalist in the 50 and 100 free at the New Jersey individual championships this year.

I am looking for a school that has a team that will motivate me to continue to better myself. I want to be able to help the team at the conference championship level by scoring points individually and on relays.