Kaliyah Schimpf

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Center
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Erie, Colo.
High School:
Centaurus

Before Brown: Summa Cum Laude, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, Seal of Biliteracy, Outstanding Orchestra Student, Outstanding IB Student, District Honor Orchestra, Combined League Honor Orchestra, National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Rising Star Award. Rugby: Rookie of the Year, Best Offensive Player, MVP x2, Player of the Year, All-State (7s and 15s), 2x 15s State Champions. Wrestling: 3x State Qualifier, All-Conference. Played rugby for the following club/junior teams: Monarch Rugby, Atlantis Rugby, Eagle Impact Rugby Academy, USA West Rugby, Rhinos Rugby Academy.

Personal: Father is Peter Schimpf and mother is Maria Schimpf. Has two younger siblings - Mateo and Judah.

Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because of the incredible community, as well as the Open Curriculum. From the moment I stepped foot on campus, everyone was so welcoming and friendly, and truly showed me a community I want to be a part of. Additionally, the Open Curriculum was a draw for me, as it means I can explore my different passions more easily."