Katherine Christel Class: Freshman Hometown: Woodstock, GA High School: Roswell Height: 5-6 Position: Port/Starboard/Scull

High School: A 2012 graduate of Roswell High School in Roswell, Ga. ... rowed for Atlanta Junior Rowing Association from 2009-12, and for Atlanta Rowing Club, Pre-Elite Team since summer 2012 ... captained the AJRA crew in 2011-12 ... earned Bronikowski Award for most inspirational teammate in 2011-12 and Most Improved in 2009-10 ... in 2012 placed first with junior pair and second with varsity eight at Southeast Regionals, fourth with junior four at Club Nationals and 14th with varsity eight at Youth Nationals ... in 2011 took second with varsity eight at Southeast Regionals and 12th at Head of the Charles ... in 2010 finished second with varsity pair at Southeast Regionals and 11th at Youth Nationals ... named to USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll in 2011-12 and an AP Scholar with Distinction.

Personal: Born in Darien, Conn. ... parents are Peter and Beth ... has three siblings, Peter, Brian and Caroline ... aims to major in human biology and hopes to have a career in physical therapy and sports medicine ... enjoys outdoor sports and activities.