Class: Freshman
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.

Skinner on Howanitz: "We feel Jace will use her Olympic Trial experience and her stellar high school career to have a successful first year on the ACC and NCAA scene in this season."
High School: Competed for Knoxville Catholic H.S. and the Pilot Aquatic Club after spending two years at Bishop Gorman H.S. in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Qualified for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 200 IM ... Named Las Vegas Review Journal's Sunset Swimmer of the Year as a freshman and sophomore after winning the 100 free state title both years ... Won the Tenn. state title in the 200 IM twice and 100 free once ... Set the city record in the 200 IM ... Earned All-America honors all four years ... Member of the National Honor Society and a regional champion in cross country.
Personal: Jace Clare Howanitz was born on Feb. 9, 1990, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. ... Daughter of John "Jack" and Laurel Howanitz ... Major undecided.
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