Katherine Clarke 2016-17 Fencing Roster

AS A SENIOR:

• Posted a 32-15 record in her senior season with the Irish
• In her first time out this season, finished 1-1 at the Elite Invitational
• Went 25-5 at the DeCicco Duals
• Concluded her career at the Northwestern Duals, posting a 5-8 record

AS A JUNIOR:

• Went 15-5 on the season
• Competed solely at the DeCicco Duals and Northwestern Invitational
• Went 13-3 at the DeCicco meet
• Wrapped season at Northwestern duals with 2-2 mark

AS A SOPHOMORE:

• Posted a 35-6 mark on the season  
• Tied for 25th at the Penn State Open to start the year  
• Went 27-2 over two days at the DeCicco Duals  
• Turned in an 8-4 record at the Northwestern Duals
• Earned a monogram

AS A FRESHMAN:

• Amassed 18-4 record in first season with the Irish  
• Lost one bout at Ohio State Elite Cup to Sarah Hanvy of North Carolina, 5-3
• Fenced at DeCicco Duals, amassing 18-3 record

PREP AND PERSONAL:

• Got started in fencing as a fifth grader when she attended camp at Notre Dame and fell in love with the sport
• Biggest athletic thrill to date is competing against former Irish epeeist Courtney Hurley at a North American Cup (NAC) competition  
• Graduated from Forest Hills Northern in May of 2014
• Participated in National Honors Society and was a member of the student board  
• In addition to fencing, participated in crew, basketball and cross country  
• As a sophomore was a member of the 4V1 boat on crew team that went to state finals
• Boat placed second in high school championships
• Hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Oldest child of Michael and Kimberly Clarke  
• Has one younger sister, Christine
• Enrolled in the College of Engineering, majoring in mechanical engineering