Player Bio: Katie White

  Katie White
Katie White
Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Greenbrae, Calif.
High School:
St Ignatius College Prep
Height:
5-11
Position:
Port
Experience:
1V

High School: A three-year letter-winner at St. Ignatius Prep ... Rowed for Marin Rowing Association junior program ... In 2006 was a member of the varsity 8 that took fifth place in the Youth National Championship Regatta in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Also played middle blocker for the volleyball team.

Personal: Major is undecided ... Parents are Blair and Martha White ... Has one younger sibling, Blair ... Relative Marty Fish was a silver medalist in tennis at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

Getting to Know Katie White:

ParentsBlair and Martha White
SiblingsBlair
MajorUndeclared
Contemplated ProfessionUndecided
Other hobbies outside of StanfordHanging out with my friends, traveling
I was introduced to rowing byRobin Bader
I would describe myself as:Fun-loving, hardworking
What people don't know about me is:I've interviewed Ben Stiller and Chris Rock
The reason I love rowing is:The amazing friends I have made and racing
The Stanford Rowing team will be fun to watch this year becauseWe are one of the smallest programs but we are very competitive
The thing I love most about rowing is:My teammates
The thing I love most about sports is:Competing
My favorite food isFugi apples
Favorite TV ShowLost
Favorite MovieGoldfinger
My favorite professional/Olympic athlete isMardy Fish
The best advice I've ever received was:Live, love, laugh
I am most thankful in my life forMy amazing family and friends
My parents were right when they told meDon't run with scissors
The reason I chose StanfordThe outstanding academics and rowing program, and the warm weather
Favorite Sports TeamChicago Cubs
Favorite Sport Other Than RowingVolleyball

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