Katelyn Hawley

Height:
5-3
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Oak Ridge, N.C.
High School:
Bishop McGuinness Catholic

2025-26 (Junior): Served as the coxswain in 12 races across five regattas for the 2V8 crew • Swept all three races with the 2V8 crew at the Cardinal Invitational • Earned one first-place finish at the Sarasota 2K • Came in the top-two in both races at the Ohio State Regatta • Posted two top-two finishes at the Lake Wheeler Invitational • Finished first in the Petite Final at the ACC Championship.

2024-25 (Sophomore): Competed in 11 races across five regattas as a Coxswain • Served as a coxswain in the 1V4 and 2V4 boats • Led the 2V4 to two first place finishes at the Cardinal Invitational • Placed second in the 1V4 Grand Final at the Sarasota 2K • Participated in the 1V4 boat at the Lake Wheeler Invitational • Member of the 2V4 crew at the ACC Championship, placing third to medal in the Grand Final • Named to the ACC All-Academic Team.

2023-24 (Freshman): Trained with the novice program during her initial year on campus • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Before UNC: Served as a team captain for the swim team and cross country team at Bishop McGuinness • A two-time coaches leadership award winner • The founder of the Oak Ridge Youth Running Club • Was the Student Ambassador President • A two-time AP Scholar with Honors • A member of the National Honor Society

Personal: Daughter of Sean and Stacey Hawley • Has two siblings, Ashley and Stephen • Father, Sean, rowed at Cornell • Intends to major in nursing.