Wisconsin Badgers

High school: Ran cross country all four years, earning three letters... two-time team state champion... competed in gymnastics for four years, earning four letters... all-state... two-time captain... competed in track and field, earning three letters... 4x400-meter state champions... captain

Personal: Parents are Susan Swigart and Mark Hudson... father is a pediatrician and mother is a psychiatrist... has two siblings, Sara and Kate... intended major is biology and psychology

Reason for choosing UW-Madison: I chose UW-Madison because I love the school and the pride that everyone has here. I also liked the huge number of opportunities that Madison provides and I thought it was a good distance from home.

What Wisconsin rowing means to you: Wisconsin rowing has been such a great opportunity to get involved at Madison right away and I already feel so immersed in the school. I love the community that Wisconsin rowing has provided and have met many great friends already. I love being ssurrounded by such a strong, hardworking, positive and a fun group of women who are so welcoming and kind.