Kat Johnstone '19 Recruiting Profile
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I have been rowing since I was 13 years old, and although my health this past season inhibited my training, I strived to remain as involved as I could. I competed in the Second Crew Boatrace at Roodeplaat Dam in December 2018, and my crew won against St. Andrew's School for Girls Rowing Club. My partner and I also achieved a bronze medal in the South African Rowing Championships in the coxless pair.
I have had so many incredible opportunities because of this sport, including being invited to be a part of the South African Schools Rowing Union development tour to England in 2017. My crew achieved a gold medal in the Wallingford Regatta.
I am a dedicated, hard-working athlete and I constantly strive to improve myself. I believe I am a leader because I am self-motivated, reliable, and I am able to coalesce my peers and my juniors into a team that performs greater than the individuals, , but I am also a team player because I am trustworthy, I have good people skills and work well in a group. My problem-solving skills serve both individual and team aspirations very well.
Academically, I am a high achiever with a strong work ethic. Furthermore, I am very determined and conscientious. I am a critical thinker, and I believe that this will stand me in good stead for my studies in psychology.
As a person, I am empathetic, compassionate and have a very strong social conscience. Over the years, I have dedicated my time to the Hospice Wits and Kids Haven organisations, and have also done community service for my school.
I wish to study psychology as my own family adversities have strengthened me and inspired me to reach out to others. I have always been singled out as a mentor and a good listener.
It would be an unbelievable privilege and opportunity to attend an American university and I look forward to giving service and honour to any institution which I am lucky enough to attend.
Athletics
High School Information
- 2019 Sophomore Team
Coach References
- High School Assistant Coach
- Lloyd Tinney
- High School Assistant Coach
- Brandon Bews
- High School Assistant Coach
- Andrew Cheesman
- High School Head Coach
- Caitlin Dace
Events
- Camp/Event
- South African Schools Rowing Championships
- 3/01/19 to 3/03/19
- 3rd place in Junior Women's u19 2-, stroke surname: Bean.
- Camp/Event
- Gauteng Schools Rowing Championships
- 11/02/18 to 11/04/18
- 3rd place in Junior Woman's u19 2-, competing for St. Mary's School Rowing Club, stroke surname: Bean. 2nd place in Junior Women's u19 first 4+, stroke surname: Pretorious.
- Camp/Event
- SASRU Develpoment Tour
- 4/27/17 to 5/07/17
- To qualify for selection to the SASRU Development Squad the following process is followed: 1. All Under 16 athletes nationally must complete a 2000meter assessment and submit their results directly to [email protected]. Results of this assessment must be submitted by no later than 17h00 on 28 February 2017. 2. All gold medal winners in all schools’ boat classes at Under 16 level at the SASRU Championship qualify for selection to the squad. 3. Where athletes win multiple events, they will qualify in the biggest boat class that they have won. In the event of the same athletes winning more than one boat class, the smaller boat classes will simply not be included for that specific year’s tour. The squad travelled England to compete at the Wallingford and Bedford regattas as well as visit Oxford and Henley amongst other sites of cultural and rowing interest. The SASRU Development Squad is aimed at providing the top athletes at Under 16 level an opportunity to continue their season for a short period after the SASRU Championship, gain exposure to a squad environment and enjoy an opportunity to tour overseas for an enriching rowing cultural experience combined with exposure to foreign racing conditions and standards.
- Camp/Event
- South African Schools Rowing Championships
- 3/03/17 to 3/05/17
- 1st place in Junior Women's u16 2x, competing for St. Andrew's Girl School Rowing Club, stroke surname: Buckle. 1st place in Junior Women's u16 4x+, stroke surname: Buckle. 4th place in Junior Wome's u16 1x.
Training
- Rowing at St. Andrews School for Girls, South Africa
- 3 years
- I started rowing with St. Andrews Rowing Club in August 2014 and continued with the club until the end of 2017, when I transferred to St. Mary's School. I completed my u14, u15 and u16 years at St. Andrew's and received full rowing colours.
- Rowing at St. Mary's School, Waverly
- 2 years
- I moved to St. Mary's School at the beginning of my grade 11 year and completed my junior and senior open years with the club.
- Ergo
- 5 years
