Kate Hendershott

Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Seattle, Wash.
High School:
Holy Names Academy

2024-25 (Freshman): Participated in 11 races across five regattas as a freshman • Made her collegiate debut at the Cardinal Invitational with the V8 crew. • Member of the V8 boat earning a first place finish at the Rocky Top Invite • Competed with the V8 crew at the Lake Wheeler Invitational • Raced with the V8 crew at the ACC Championship, earning a first place finish in the Petite Finals • Named to the ACC All-Academic Team.

Before UNC: Earned three letters on the rowing team at Holy Names Academy • A two-time Team Captain • Spent two seasons on the V8+, helping the crew to a 10th-place finish at nationals as a junior • Compted in the 2V8+ as sophomore • Claimed the NWYC Women's Team Trophy each of her three seasons • Placed first in the V8+ at the Northwest Youth Championships in 2023 and '24 • Won the V8+ at the Eleanor McElvaine Cup at the Windermere Cup Regatta in 2023 • An AP Scholar with Honors and Distinction • A member of the National Honor Society • Spent four years participating in the National Charity League.

Personal: Daughter of Gregory and Elizabeth Hendershott • Has one sibling, Keith • A member of the Women in Pre-Law Club and Female Athletes Stand Together (FAST) • Majoring in political science and sports administration.