Katie Russ, Mullen
Height: 5-foot-3. Weight: 130 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: Oct. 26, 1996, in Littleton.
High school sport: Diving (2015 Class 4A state champion, set state record with 552.50 points; placed second as a junior and sophomore, fourth as a freshman).
Grade-point average: 4.38. Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: History.
My favorite athlete: David Boudia.
My favorite team: Denver Broncos.
What I listen to: Alternative rock.
The best thing on my training table: Chipotle.
Planned career: Lawyer; will dive at Harvard.
My family: Parents Maureen and Tim, sister Ryan.
I would love to visit: Machu Picchu in Peru.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes, because of the little differences specific to teenagers’ development that extend beyond the classroom. Extracurriculars play into that and are crucial for kids to grow.
