Valpo: Competed in every freestyle event ranging from 50 yards through the mile as a freshman and sophomore for the Brown and Gold.

Prep: Named Most Valuable Swimmer for the Lions ... team captain ... Mental Attitude Award recipient ... Most Improved Award winner ... Tradition Award recipient ... holds school records in the 200 free relay and 400 free relay ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Katie is the daughter of Charles and Paula Ryan ... major is elementary education ... born December 8, 1983.