By Matt Browning

Swimmer Katherine Grace was chosen as the Collegiate Female Athlete of the Month for May. Grace was a state tournament qualifier for the Spartans this season.

“I have been pleasantly surprised and satisfied with my performance during this swim season,” Grace said. “I’m excited to be able to attend the state meet this season, and I look forward to being able to compete.”

Grace said her in-season training has paid off this season and has made a substantial impact in her performance.

“The thing that put me over the top and allowed me to qualify for state is easily the strength training program Coach Black has developed,” Grace said. “He has made me a stronger, faster, and more explosive athlete.”

The atmosphere and encouragement Collegiate has provided has been instrumental for Grace from an academic and emotional perspective.

“Collegiate has pushed me to become the person and athlete I am today,” Grace said. “It is a community full of teachers, administration, and teammates who care about you like family. WCS has taught me to strive for success in the classroom, court, and pool. Rigorous academic classes have taught me leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and communication qualities. Collegiate prepares you as a person, student, and leader.”

Grace said that any student that would be interested in Collegiate should know the biggest takeaway is how the school gets students ready for the real world.

“For any prospective Collegiate student, I would assure them that, with a Collegiate education, they will be beyond prepared for college and any leadership opportunity in their future,” Grace said. “Collegiate has so many opportunities for students to become involved, and they make it possible to have excellent relationships with teachers and classmates from all different grades.”