2011-12: Won a gold medal with the second varsity four at the Ivy League Championship.

Porter says: "Kristi has accomplished a great deal on her own. As a sculler she has the inner drive to work hard. I look forward to seeing how she develops when she trains with our team."

Rowing highlights: 2009-2011 Captain Crew… 2010 Youth Nationals in the 2x and 4x… 2010 Texas State Champion in the 1x… 2010 USA JR Sculling Selection Camp.

Other sports: Varsity basketball for four years… Won the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship in 2008.

Idol:  Both of her parents, because they do so much and do it so well.

Quote: "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."  -Abraham Lincoln