Senior Spotlight: Kerry Plunkett, Fencing
4/27/2020
A four-year member of the Owls, Kerry Plunkett ended her time in cherry and white with a career record 235-90 in dual play to set the program record in all-time sabre wins, tying with fellow senior Malia Hee. She represented the Owls at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional, placing fifth to qualify for the NCAA Championships for the fourth year in a row. The West Linn, Ore. native is one of a handful of Owls to qualify for the NCAA Championships in all four years on Broad Street. Plunkett will graduate in May with a degree in kinesiology.
Owlsports.com caught up with Plunkett as she finishes her final semester at Temple.
In the book of your life, what’s the title of the Temple chapter? "Temple."
What’s the best part about being a member of the fencing team at Temple/what will you miss the most? Being with so many strong women for four years.
What is your favorite memory of being a student-athlete at Temple? Finally reaching our goal of making it into the Top-5.
If you could give advice to your freshman year self, what would it be? Be confident, but still stay open to learning.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope to be earning a PhD in population health or epidemiology.
I want to thank Dr. Nikki Franke and the amazing women of Temple fencing, as well as Charles Randal for his everlasting support. And obviously, thanks to my family.Kerry Plunkett, Temple Fencing Class of 2020
