- "I made VWC my top choice because of the school, the classes, the sports teams, the location, and the size"
- Selected VWC over Bridgewater College, Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University
Career Highs
Cross Country
5K: 26:15.8 – (Adidas XC Challenge – September 19, 2014)
Statistics
Track & Field | Cross Country
First-Year (2014-15): Ran in one meet on the year while competing in just cross country.
Academic Accomplishments: Academic Dean's scholarship recipient
Before VWC: Competed in cross country and indoor and outdoor track… Contributed to two district championships in cross country in 2011 and 2012… Posted a career-best time of 21:44.60 in the 5K to place fourth at the Big Cat Invitational… Competed in distance events in track… Member of Drama Club.
Personal: Daughter of Laura Bronesky and Andy Walker… Has two sisters: Shanna and Jenna, the latter at student-athlete at Louisiana State University.
Get to Know Karina
- Enjoys spaghetti, listening to rock and country music, and spending vacation time in Ocean City, Maryland
- Favorites include the book "Green Eggs and Ham," the movie "Saw," and the TV series "Teen Wolf"
- A fan of runner Sean Leyh and gymnastics
- Career goal: "something with art"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "gaining confidence, feeling accomplished and just the love of the sport"
- The part of my game I've improved the most is: "getting better and faster as the season goes on, self-motivation"
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "not to pass out in my race, gain more confidence, go to regionals, help my team to win, and cheer for my teammates"
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be:"any famous artist, to know what made them paint, how they did, and why"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I'm married with two kids, some cats, and I live in a suitable home, probably in North Carolina or Virginia"
- People might be surprised to know: "I'm always confused and very talkie once people get to know me"
