Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Katie Lynch
NAME: Katie Lynch
PARENTS: Joel and Sherrie Lynch
SIBLINGS: Kristine, 13
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: History
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? I’m really involved with my youth group at Geyer Springs and I like hanging out with my friends.
FAVORITE FOOD: Ice cream
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Switchfoot
FAVORITE MOVIE: Pursuit of Happyness
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Parks and Recreation
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? I had this Barbie kitchen I played with a lot.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Go to LSU to become a dentist.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? My Sunday school teacher, Courtney Vincent; she’s been a good example as to how to be a good Christian woman.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT CROSS COUNTRY: The fact that this sport you can carry on for the rest of your life. Running is something you can do for the rest of your life.
WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH TO A RACE? I try to distract myself usually the day before so I don’t stress out too much about the race.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON? We’ve had a great season. We’ve gotten first in every meet.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON? We’re undefeated.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT CONFERENCE AND STATE MEETS? Pack run. We have to start in the front and stay in the front.
AFTER YOU’RE THROUGH RUNNING CROSS COUNTRY AT BHS, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT IT? The fact that I’ve been running with the same girls for four years.
