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NAME: Ellen Williamson
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2011
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: 4-time Kentucky
state champ, 5-time state record-holder
BIRTHDATE: 10-10-92
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5’7”-130 lbs
RESIDENCE: Ft. Mitchell, Ky
PARENTS: Ken & Cindy
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: “My parents
& coaches”
FUTURE GOAL: “Be an NCAA
champion”
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Notre Dame Academy senior Ellen Williamson is one of the premier prep
swimmers in the nation, a swimming All-American who already has earned 4
Kentucky state championships. Her sophomore year, she was state champion in
the 100 butterfly (56.15, a state record.) Last season Ellen earned 3 more
state titles (2 individual, 1 relay), setting state records in each event.
She was named NKAC Swimmer of the Year, Women’s Sports Association
Swimmer of the Year, Recorder Newspapers Sportswoman of the Year and 1st
team all-state for the third time, just to name a few. Also a scholastic
All-American and National Honor Society member, Ellen will swim next year at
the University of Virginia. She has athletic bloodlines: dad Ken was on
Northern Kentucky University’s basketball team and mom Cindy was on
Clemson University’s volleyball team. Last summer, Ellen competed in
Dublin, Ireland as a team member of the USA Youth Team, and competed in the
Junior National Championships in California. Favorite athlete is Nastia
Liukin.
COACH’S QUOTE --“Ellen's determination, dedication, and
desire set her apart from many other student-athletes. She
focuses daily on both short and long-term goals. She attacks every race
she's entered in and never ceases to amaze!” – Emily
Maier, Swimming Coach
To view the 2009-2010 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2008-2009 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2007-2008 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2006-2007 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2005-2006 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2004-2005 MVPs, go
here.
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