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Catherine Case Szarwark Traces Family Roots to American Revolution
Catherine Case Szarwark was given her middle name in honor of an ancestor, Eckstine Case. When Catherine Case Szarwark began to trace her ancestry, she learned much more about her famous ancestor. Eckstine Case was a wealthy resident of Cleveland, Ohio, who willed much of the land on which Case Western Reserve is now located. When much younger, Catherine Case Szarwark visited the famous university which her ancestor helped to establish. During this trip, Catherine Case Szarwark also visited the cemetery in which Eckstine Case is buried. This trip gave Catherine Case Szarwark an appreciation of the vision of her ancestor who so vitally assisted in the foundation of one of the great institutions of higher learning in the United States. This has inspired Catherine Case Szarwark to look to ways in which she can honor his memory through her own academic activities.
Catherine Case Szarwark is also directly related to Colonial Cresap, the Revolutionary War veteran who is honored by a street named after him in Charlottesville, Virginia, near the University of Virginia. The Cresap Society is composed of descendants of this same Col. Cresap, and possesses a national membership, explains Catherine Case Szarwark.
This study of her ancestors, famous and not so famous, has given Catherine Case Szarwark a better understanding of herself and her family, and their place in the fabric of this great country. Each of these ancestors has added their own chapter to this nation’s history, notes Catherine Case Szarwark, and each has contributed in their own large or small way to the character of the country. Contemporary America, points out Catherine Case Szarwark, is largely a product of the individual stories of millions who have come before us and made the nation what it is. Catherine Case Szarwark is, rightfully, proud of the contribution of her ancestors and is devoted to making her own contribution to the unfolding story that is the United States of America.
About Catherine Case Szarwark
For Catherine Case Szarwark, accomplishments came early in life. While friends were hoping to adapt to middle school, Catherine Case Szarwark found her passion. Szarwark started fencing in the sixth grade when a mini-fencing class was offered for physical education. She discovered that she loved it and possessed a rare talent. Catherine Case Szarwark’s parents were supportive and her path to success began.
Catherine Case Szarwark spent six years at the Nashville Fencing Academy where she developed into one of the finest fencers in the country. While attending Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, Tennessee, Catherine Case Szarwark rose to the highest-ranking American epee fencer in the under-17 age category. Her fencing for the American team took Catherine Case Szarwark to Italy and Germany, and Szarwark spent time at the United States Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she trained alongside Olympic hopefuls from all over the United States.
Upon graduation from high school, Catherine Case Szarwark elected to attend Penn State University where she fenced under the legendary Coach Emmanuil Kaidanov. There, Szarwark compiled a record of 149 wins against only 35 losses, for an 81.0% winning percentage. This remains the sixth-best in the storied history of fencing at Penn State University. Catherine Case Szarwark earned all America honors three times, and was the captain of the Women’s Epee team in 2006-2007 when Penn State University won the NCAA National Championship. In speaking of this team, Coach Kaidanov singled out Catherine Case Szarwark for her leadership and dedication.
Catherine Case Szarwark also earned All Academic Big Ten honors, and finished with a 3.4 grade point average at Penn State University. Szarwark now lives in New York City and has taught fencing at the New York Athletic Club. She works at NYU School of Medicine and is involved in Junior League of New York.
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