American University

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2011-12: Given the women’s team’sTeam Award for best exemplifying the qualities of teamwork,dedication, spirit and selflessness … recorded a pair of18th-place finishes at the Patriot League Championships, which camein the 100 breast (1:10.36) and 200 breast (2:30.35) …registered a 10th-place effort in the 100 breast (1:16.65) in theJames Madison quad-meet … named to the Patriot LeagueAcademic Honor Roll for the fourth time.

2010-11: Did not compete in the 2010-11 seasondue to injury ... placed on the Patriot League Academic Honor Rollfor the third season ... recieved Dean''s List honors in both thefall and spring semesters.

2009-10: Presented with a team "unsung hero"award for displaying tremendous perseverance while overcomingadversity ... recorded a personal-best 2:25.21 in the 200 breast atthe Patriot League Championships, earning ninth on AU’sall-time top ten list … also recorded a season-best 4:43.06in the 400 IM at the George Mason Invitational … placed onthe Patriot League Academic Honor Roll for second time.

2008-09: 200 breast time of 2:25.53 at thePatriot League Championships earned an 11th place finish ... placed16th in the 400 IM at the Patriot League Championships with a timeof 4:42.88 ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

High School: Swam for two years at Mercy HighSchool ... was member of 2007-08 Michigan state championship team... finalist in the 200 breast at state championships ... was namedMost Dedicated as a freshman and sophomore.

Personal: Daughter of Janet Scesny and SteveLegel ... has one sister, Natalie ... graduated with a double majorin sociology and justice, and is working toward her Master’sin sociology.