the next level. Competitions such as states and regionals give Kulas the opportunity to showcase her skills.​

     “Regionals and states… that's where I dropped a lot of time over and over again, every single year,” Kulas said. 
”So I think for swimming, having regionals and states in high school has been really important.”

     Not only is Kulas focused on her swimming skills, but she is also in tune with her skills in the classroom. She takes her academics very seriously, which is a large part of why she chose George Mason.

     “I want to do forensic science, so [George Mason] had a really good program for that,” Kulas said.

     Kulas’ dominance in the pool catches the eyes of not only her teammates but her coaches as well. Swim coach Julie Berry has been coaching Kulas since she was a freshman. Berry has seen Kulas improve not only in the pool but outside of the pool.

     “It's all around what she brings; if you talk about an all-around swimmer, somebody who is not only a student athlete and… competitive in the classroom, but she's also competitive in the pool,” Berry said. “It's her competitive nature, when she's participating and she's swimming… she never gives up.”

     As Kulas makes her way into her senior year, she is looking forward to a new environment and team at George Mason. 

     “I realized it was the right fit for me when I walked on campus,” Kulas said. “ The campus is just really gorgeous, and it has what I want academically, and it was just a really good athletic program for me.”

     Taking her swim career to the next level is an accomplishment in and of itself. Kulas has a lot to be optimistic about and is ready to hit the ground running her freshman year, but her upbeat personality and leadership skills will be missed.

     “The vibe that she brings to the team is something that we will miss next year,” Berry said.