Katie Higgins '17 Recruiting Profile

Swimming has been a significant part of my life since I was 7 years old, you have to be in the pool in Arizona to stay cool in the summer. As I started to have success at our swim meets, I made it a personal goal to one day swim at the collegiate level.  In order to achieve this goal, I have worked extremely hard both in and out of the pool.  I believe my work ethic in both swimming and academics will translate well into a collegiate program.

I have always given a 110%  over the course of my swimming career to accomplish the goals I set for myself. From the achievement of helping start our High Schools first swim team, and as a Freshman winning the D2 100Fly event at High School State, and most recently qualifying for 100fly & 200fly for the 2015 Four Corners Speedo Sectionals in Austin, TX.  I now have new goals which include making a Jr. National cut during my Junior year HS season. I have no doubt I can achieve this goal.

I possess a positive, can-do attitude and I am always the one cheering loudest for my teammates.  While I have had success over the years swimming, academic success also is very important to me.  I have and continue to work very hard to maintain my grade point average at Veritas Preparatory Academy, which has a very rigorous academic program. I am also very committed to my position at the Phoenix Zoo where I work side by side with their handlers/vets to educate visitors & work with the animals on behavior modification.  Despite my strenuous workout schedule and my volunteer work, I have managed to be successful in the classroom & have been recognized with a Magna Cum Laude certificate on the National Latin Exam.

Along with my ZooTeen work at the Phoenix Zoo, I am also a very active member of our National Charity League.

I do understand the importance of an opportunity to be able to swim and at the same time get a quality education.  Should your program decide to invest in me, what you will get is someone with good character, lots of heart & one who works hard both in and out of the pool and a teammate who wants to be there everyday & give 110%.