2005-2006: Earned Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week honors ... swam career bests in the 500, 1000, and 1650 freestyle ... earned team's Most Spirited and Workhorse Awards ... named to the Mid-Con All-Academic Team ... named to the Mid-Con's Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence.

2004-2005: Swam the school's sixth fastest 200 back time ever (2:14.96) ... recipient of team's Workhorse Award ... named to the Mid-Con All-Academic Team.

2003-2004: Swam Valpo's sixth fastest 100 back time in school history (1:02.65) ... also turned in career best in the 200 free (2:03.83) ... named team's Most Improved Swimmer.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Pirates ... a Second Team All-North Shore Conference selection as a junior ... holds school records in the 100 backstroke, 200 free relay, and 400 free relay.

Personal: Katie is the daughter of Michael and Maureen Jajtner ... majors are international economics and Spanish ... born January 18, 1985.