Kathryn Dolan '20 Recruiting Profile

My name is Kathryn Dolan and I am from a very small mountain town in Northern California.  I am 15 years old and a 5'11" middle blocker.  I am young for my grade and I'm still growing!  At the beginning of high school, I set two goals for myself.   First, to play volleyball in college.  Second, to be valedictorian.  I have started my advanced placement classes, and have earned straight A's so far.   Our local volleyball club shut down, so now I am playing in Reno, 75 miles away, and I love it!  I am interested in earning a degree in biology and moving on to become a large animal veterinarian.

When I am not playing volleyball, I work with my horses.  Our family has nine horses, so we spend a lot of time outside taking care of animals, moving hay and fixing fences.  We have a large 4H horse program here, and as a teen leader, I get to help the younger kids learn how to ride and handle their horses.   I am the sophomore class secretary, and was the captain on my volleyball team this past year.   Before I was born, the doctors twice told my mom that I wasn't going to live.  Now that I'm here, I plan on giving life my full attention.  I am grateful for my family, teachers, coaches and all of the opportunities that come my way.