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Kate Duncan '20 Recruiting Profile
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2017 HighlightsPersonal Statement
As I enter my Senior year, I’ve really become more focused on both my academics and athletics. I’m trying to work on pushing to get to the next level in T&F, instead of just relying on my ability. My classes are going really well and I enjoy the ones that will help me in my Architectural Engineering pursuit. It’s great having a firm goal in mind and I look forward to the challenges at the next level! In the meantime, I’m ready to put in three more Varsity seasons (Cheer, Competition Cheer, and T&F), set more PRs, and achieve as much as I can academically to close out my HS career. Balancing school, sports, and work is a challenge, but I’ve found a groove that allows me to accomplish all I need to, yet still be a HS kid and have some fun! I can’t wait to see what this year brings!!!
As I'm finishing my second Varsity season, I've learned that I can't get along on just natural ability alone. As I've pushed myself to try harder dives and reach higher finishes, I've discovered that I can utilize those same processes in my class work, as well. Although I take all Honors courses, the more I push myself to achieve higher scores, the more I'm satisfied with my own results. I'm eager for the rest of the school year and how the post-season progresses for diving!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, Conference Champs
- 2018 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State 2nd Place
- 2017 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- State 2nd Place, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, Conference Champs
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Thomas Mulhern
- Club Coach
- Thomas Mulhern
- High School Head Coach
- Steve Zaranek
Events
- Camp/Event
- MHSAA State Swimming & Diving Campionships -Division 2
- 11/16/17 to 11/18/17
- Qualified for second year in a row, as a Sophomore.
- Camp/Event
- MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) Division 2 Finals
- 11/18/16 to 11/19/16
- I was really happy to earn a spot on the States team as a freshman. I started in 35th place and ended in 33rd place out of 36 divers. It was a great experience and I look forward to possibly going back next year.
Training
- Trains with the Boys Varsity Swim/Dive Team, Winter 2016/17, Winter 2017/18
- 2 years
- Trains daily with the Boys, judges at meets, was asked to dive Exhibition in Boys meet, declined.
- Trains the Up-and-Coming divers in the Middle School program.
- 1 year
- Works as the Asst. Coach for the District. Comprises three Middle Schools.
Additional Sports
- Other
- 6 years
- Varsity Team
- Synchronized Swimming
- Track
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Middle School Varsity letters each year. Sprints, Relays, High-jump.
- Track
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- High School Varsity Letter, High-jump, pole-vault, 100M sprint, 4x100M Relay. Top Freshman point scorer, Rookie of the Year Award, qualified for Regional Meet, participated in Regional 9th/10th Invitational Meet - 3 Firsts/3 Gold Medals, Conference All-Ac
- Competitive Cheer/Dance
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Used diving experience and gymnastics background to compete with the Comp Cheer team.
- Diving
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Two-time All-State. Left to pursue Varsity Cheer.
Statistics
| Event | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 100M | 13.9 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Biology, Honors Algebra, Honors History, Honors English, Honors Spanish, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-CalculusAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. US History, ChemistryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsAll-Conference Academic Team 2016, '17, '18, ‘19 National Junior Honors Society National Honors Society
- ActivitiesCapuchin Soup Kitchen Volunteer - 2015 2016; Empty Bowls Workshops and Auctions - Staff, 2010-present; Global Volunteer - Montana Workshop - 2016;