State Champion Joins Brenau

GAINESVILLE, Ga - Head Coach Blaire Bachman and Brenau University Swimming welcome a new addition to their program for fall of 2012, Mary-Katherine Jabbia. MK is a native of Slidell, Louisiana and currently attends Northshore High School were she was a part of the three time state-champion girls swim team. She has received several awards including: "Rookie of the Year," "Most Improved," and the "Coaches Award."

In the classroom, MK held a 3.8 and was recently named the A+ athlete for Northshore High School and was interviewed by Jim Hinderson for the local news report. While juggling school and swimming, MK is also part of the Beta club, Ambassadors Club, National Honors Society, and the Delta Club. While at Brenau, she plans to major in pharmacy and can't wait to become a Golden Tiger swimmer.

"MK is a top recruit for our swim team and will add strength in the breaststroke, individual medley and freestyle events. Her current best times at the club level, will rank her well within both our conference and NAIA national levels. She has a passion for swimming and determination to be a top-level swimmer; we couldn't be happier to welcome her to our team!"