USD Women's Swimming and Diving 2009-2010

University of San Diego Fourth year swimmer for theToreros

University of San Diego Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros

What is the most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? My most memorable moment on the USO swim team so far was when I made the fina ls at conference in the 400 I.M. with a personal best time. After battling through a foot injury my freshman year, it was such a great accomplishment to come back from that and have a great season-ending swim. What is your favorite pump-up song/music that you listen to? Idon't listen to a lot of rap, but for some reason it really gets me pumped up when I listen to rap before a race. Where is you r favorite place to vacation? I've been very fortunate to travel to many different places all over the world, but there's not one place that I frequent. A few of my favorite places I've been to include: Washington DC, San Francisco, and countries in Europe such as Ireland, England, Italy, and France. What hobbies do you have? I love all sports- whether it be playing or watching them. I enjoy playing tennis, snowboarding, water-skiing, wakeboarding, running, hiking, and pretty much all outdoor activities. I love being active, but it's also fun to support other teams and players that I care about. Prep Swam for John F. Kennedy Memorial High ... Was a participant in state competition all four years... Her senior year, was part of a 200 medley relay team that took 1st at state competition, Kennedy placed 4th overall. Personal Born in Seattle, WA on July 23, 1988 to Scott and Naomi McKay... Member of the six-time PNS and three-time women's section champion King Aquatic Swim Club where she was 4th place Gold Medal Club in 2006... Chose USO for its great location and swim program...Also recruited by LoyolaMarymount, UW, Whitman and Harvard... Engineering major. What is your favorite color? My favorite color is yellow, because it is so bright and cheerful!

What is your most memorable moment in your USO swimming or diving career? My most memorable moment would have to be my last swim as aTorero at the WAC Championship meet. As I got out of the pool I remember this feeling of ca lmness and feeling that the past four years as a swimmer at USO were the best four years of my life.

What is your favorite food in general or pre-swim meet meal? for both actually, my mom's fish tacos.

What makes the USO swim/dive experience so unique? The relationship that all the girls on the team have with each other, we have a really family-type atmosphere among our team.

What is you r favorite TV Show? The Office.

Who is your role model and why? My mom, she works extremely hard at everything she does and would do anything for her family. Prep Swam for Lahainaluna High in Lahaina, HI, Maui Interscholastic League champions her sophomore campaign... Was state champion in the 200 freestyle and team MVP her sophomore year...Team captain and MVP her junior and senior years... Personal Born in Maui, HI to John and Paula Pope... Member of Lahaina Swim Club where she earned 1st in state small team division... Also lettered in cross country as a prep... Chose USO for its aesthetic value, surrounding community and its swimming program... Also recruited by Loyola Marymount ... Accounting major.