Kaitlin Williamson

Position:
Foil/Left Hand
Height:
5-4
Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
High School:
Liberal Arts and Science Academy at LBJ High

Working toward a double major in biology (BS) and psychology (BA) with a minor in chemistry ... Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa honorary society ... Recipient of a Carolina Scholarship

Fencing at UNC: In her fourth year on the team ... Serves as a women's foil captain ... As a freshman, was the MVP in women's foil ... Earned all-region honorable mention honors for 2007-08 ... Finished first at the 2007 Temple Open ... Named to the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll and the Dean's List

Before UNC: Attended Liberal Arts and Science Academy at LBJ High School ... Fenced at Texas Fencing Academy with coach Ray Parker ... Started fencing in eighth grade after choosing it over karate from a list of school activities

More on Williamson: Born July 10, 1989 ... Daughter of Hal and Gayle Williamson ... Has three siblings: Sharon, Mike and Andy ... Favorite pastimes are cooking, reading, swimming and listening to music ... Favorite sport in which to participate other than fencing is badminton ... Favorite drink is ginger ale ... Fun fact is that she has been interrogated by the Irish National Guard ... Pet peeve is waiting in line ... Athlete she most admires is Lance Armstrong (before he won the Tour) ... After graduation, hopes to go on to medical school ... Dream job is to be a pediatric geneticist ... Little-known talent is writing song parodies