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Women's Swimming & Diving

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STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford women's swimming and diving officially welcomed the Class of 2021 on Friday. Brooke Forde, Abby Gardner, Katie Glavinovich, Lauren Green, Hannah Kukurugya, Mia Paulsen, Lauren Pitzer, Ashley Volpenhein and Grace Zhao will all join the program next season as announced by head coach Greg Meehan.  

"This is a very exciting day for our program and these nine young women," Meehan said. "I know I speak for Patrick Jeffrey and Tracy Slusser when I say how delighted we are that our team gets to benefit from having these amazing scholar-athletes join our program next year. As a class, they have already created a synergy amongst themselves that I'm looking forward to seeing develop over time.  

"With every signing day comes a reminder of how much work our staff and these women have put in to make this possible. This year is certainly no exception and I applaud Tracy and her efforts to make this all possible. This is the biggest class we've signed during my time on the Farm and they are really representative of what our program is all about - having fun, working hard, doing things the right way and being successful in the classroom and the pool." 

The seven incoming freshmen hail from five different states. Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Texas are all represented while two are from the Bay Area in Green (San Jose) and Zhao (Palo Alto). Diving recruits will be added to this class soon.Brooke Forde 
High School: Sacred Heart Academy
Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Club Team: Lakeside Swim Team 
Events and top times: 400 IM (4:07.49), 200 IM (1:57.85), 200 Breast (2:11.29), 200 Free (1:46.76), 200 Fly (1:57.03)

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: Joining the great and motivated group of girls on the team, and getting to explore all of the academic opportunities on campus.
 

Katie Glavinovich
High School: JSerra Catholic High School
Hometown: Laguna Beach, Calif.
Club Team: Aquazot Swim Club
Events and top times: 200 IM (2:00.66/2:17.62), 400 IM (4:13.89/4:48.61), 500 Free (4:48.30), 200 Back (1:57.82/2:14.47)
 
What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: I can't wait to be a part of the Stanford family and attend such an incredible university. 

I am BEYOND excited to announce my commitment to swim at Stanford University!! This is a dream come true, and I cannot wait to attend this incredible university. I'm so grateful for everyone who has helped me along the way!! Go Card!! ???????? #Godisgood

A photo posted by Katie Glavinovich (@katieglavinovich) on Nov 3, 2016 at 9:46pm PDT

 

Lauren Green
High School: Pioneer High School
Hometown: San Jose, Calif.
Club Team: QuickSilver Swimming
Events and top times: 50 Free (22.70), 100 Free (49.99), 200 Free (1:47.12), 100 Fly (52.90), 200 Fly (1:59.51), 200 IM (2:00.66)
 
What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: I am most looking forward to becoming a part of an incredible university and swim program. Stanford has so much to offer, and I cannot wait to learn more both in and out of the pool and grow as a person altogether. Swimming at Stanford has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl and I am thrilled to be joining Greg and Tracy along with an amazing and inspiring group of girls. I am counting down the days until I step foot on The Farm next fall! Go Card!! 

Hannah Kukurugya 
High School: Crown Point High School 
Hometown: Crown Point, Ind.
Club Team: Crown Point Swim Club 
Events and top times: 200 Fly (1:55:64), 100 Fly (53:44), 200 IM (1:58:59), 200 Free (1:47:10) 

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: I am excited to join the Stanford women's swim team next fall. I know that both the academics and athletics at Stanford will challenge me to be my best. With the guidance of Greg and Tracy, I am confident that I will be able to achieve my goals in and out of the water.

Mia Paulsen
High School: Menlo-Atherton High School
Hometown: Woodside, Calif.
Club Team: Stanford Diving Club
Career Highlights: Two-time high school All-America ... Two-time state championship finalist ... Nine-time USA Diving Junior National top-10 finisher ... 2016 USA Diving National Championships semi-finalist on platform and 1-meter (16-18 age group) ... Two-time USA Diving Synchronized National Championships finalist on platform (14-18 age group). 

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: Stanford has so much to offer academically and athletically. I'm excited to see what I can accomplish in both areas with wonderful teammates and a great coach. 

Soon to be diving in Cardinal red. Welcome to Stanford, Mia! #GoStanford?? #Classof2021

A photo posted by Stanford W. Swimming (@stanfordwswim) on Nov 15, 2016 at 4:00pm PST


Lauren Pitzer
High School: Fossil Ridge High School
Hometown: Haltom City, Texas
Club Team: Lakeside Aquatic Club
Events and top times: 50 Free (22.66), 100 Free (48.72), 200 Free (1:45.68), 500 Free (4:42.80), 800 Free (8:44.63), 100 Fly (55.01), 200 Fly (2:02.02), 400 IM (4:16.77)

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: Stanford is a dream school, and I'm honored to be joining such an impressive university and elite swim team. For me, Stanford offers unique hands-on opportunities in robotics, career connections, and an incredible swim program and coaching staff. I believe that I can achieve my goals both in engineering and swimming at Stanford.

 

Ashley Volpenhein
High School: Mason High School
Hometown: Mason, Ohio
Club Team: Mason Manta Rays
Events and top times: 50 Free (22.35), 100 Free (48.96), 200 Free (1:49.39), 100 Fly (54.73)

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: I'm looking forward to being a part of such an elite group of swimmers and getting to learn from an amazing coaching staff and team. I know I'll be in great hands with Greg and Tracy and I'm so excited to see what we'll accomplish in my four years. Stanford has so much to offer athletically and academically and I can't wait for next Fall! Go Card!

Grace Zhao
High School: Palo Alto High School
Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.
Club Team: Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics
Events and top times: 50 Free (22.75), 100 Breast (1:00.65), 200 Breast (2:09.23), 200 IM (2:00.08)

What you are most looking forward to about Stanford: I am excited to challenge myself in the world-class academic and athletic environment that Stanford offers, and to continue my growth as a student-athlete and as a person. I can't wait to be a part of the Cardinal team next fall!