Katherine Larkin '16 Recruiting Profile

I plan to major in Psychology and upon graduation attend graduate school for Sports Psychology. My goal is to get my doctorate in Sports Psychology. I am a good candidate for your team because I am a strong encourager to others. I am a very joyful person and love nothing more than building people up and pouring into them, not just when things are going great, but also when they're having a hard time. Another facet of my character is that I'm a strong leader. During highschool and on my club team, Stingrays, I have had the oppurtunity to be in multiple leadership roles. I have been a good role model to my team and to our younger swimmers and I am well-respected. As for athletics, quitting is not an option. My mother raised me with the motto, "hard work pays off" and I know when I give my best I will get the results I want. I push myself and I am willing to work hard. This also spills over into my academic life. I have chosen to have a rigorous course load throughout highschool because I like to be challenged. I have learned to balance my school work with the demands of highschool and year-round swimming and have been happy with the outcomes of both. Because of my strong work ethic, in the pool and in the classroom, and my ablilty to get along well with others, I know I will be great candidate for your team!