NAME:Kathryn Johnson
SPORT:Volleyball
HOMETOWN: Chesterfield, Mo.
HIGH SCHOOL: Parkway West High School
MAJOR: Exercise Science and Pre-PA
WHY YOU CAME TO ST. OLAF: My mother and brother went here, and I knew volleyball would be possible to continue at St. Olaf. I also loved the study abroad program and sense of community.
VOLLEYBALL HISTORY: I started playing in fourth grade and then played high school volleyball, but I never played for a club.
PRE-GAME RITUAL: My brother showed me a video called “How bad do you want it?” I listen to it every gameday because it reminds me of my brother.
PUMP-UP SONG: “I Don’t Get Tired” by Kevin Gates
FAVORITE MOVIE: “Remember the Titans”
FAVORITE TV SHOW:“New Girl”
PLANS AFTER ST. OLAF: Go to PA school (Physician’s Assistant)
FAVORITE BOOK: The Hunger Games Series
RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOU: My nickname is Moose.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AS AN OLE ATHLETE: The atmosphere in the gym during a close game with a big crowd. There is no feeling like it.
BIGGEST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ATHLETICS: There is a bigger time commitment and the game is faster and more intense.
BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECIEVED: Trust your gut…it’s usually right.
GOALS FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON:Leave everything on the court on Friday because it is my last game as an Ole.
