Tight Races at 1st Meet

The Wahoos narrowly missed a win at the first meet v. Dulaney. We were strong in some age categories. Lacked a little depth in other age groups. Through it all Wahoos swimmers showed grit and determination.

Yearround swimmers had a slight edge due to rigorous and frequent practices during the school year. Summer swimmers jumped in to the pool earlier this summer from lacrosse, softball, baseball, soccer, track, band, and any number of other activities. With only a few weeks of practice, summer swimmers quickly got up to speed.

As Coach Jill pointed out at the pre-meet pep talk/cheer session, Wahoos swimmers have only had two morning practices and a few weeks of afterschool practices to get ready for the 2010 season. Thanks to #Snomageddon and an extended school year, summer swim season got a late start.

Scenes from the meet...

Team cheer...blue paint optional!

 Words of encouragement from Coach Jill before the meet.

Cheering before the meet!

The National Anthem played by swimmer Bryan.

Waiting for a teammate to finish a race.

Our coaches!



Matt broke the old pool record of 16.73 in the Free with 16.22! Way to go Matt!  

 
Birthday Wishes to swimmer K.C.!

Wahoos Tie with Westminster Riding Club

At the end of the Breaststroke events, the score was Westminster Riding Club 227, West Howard 205. Our opponent's lead seemed insurmountable. Wahoo relay teams moved the score in the right direction with a rebound of 39 points. The meet ended in a tie score of 244 to 244.

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Today's meet was about more than swimming races. It was Wahoos Senior Day. Seven senior swimmers were honored at the beginning of their last individual event of the meet. All the swimmers are on their way to college in the fall. Congratulations, senior swimmers!

Announcer Rick read out speeches about each swimmer written by their parents. As well as swimming, our senior swimmers have a wide variety of interests, including business, drama, cross country, dance, basketball, theater, adventure games, reading, and a myriad of other activities. Wahoos have a well-rounded and talented group of senior swimmers.

Seniors Moms/Dads wore decorated photo rosettes (created by Debbie, mom to swimmers Mark and Matthew). While standing on the diving block, swimmers were presented with a colorful bouquet of flowers including sunflowers from grounds of the pool (assembled by Debbie, as well). Girl swimmers wore tiaras and pink feather boas, while the guy swimmers wore gold top hats and sunglasses (chosen by swimmer Cassie).

Amanda

Vicki


Anne Marie

Elizabeth

Christina

Peter

Jake

Straehle Is Coming Up

West Howard needs to provide volunteers for the Straehle Championship Meet. As with any meet, we need parent volunteers to ensure the meet runs smoothly. The jobs have been assigned by stroke so that each person is spending minimal time working. See list on pool bulletin board for volunteers.

The entry fee is $4.00 per swimmer per event. Checks should be made out to West Howard Swim Club and can be given to Kristi Baldwin or Mary Pat Jordan by Saturday, July 18, 2009. T-shirts will be available at the meet for $20 (short-sleeved) and $25 (long-sleeved), respectively.

Straehle Qualifiers:

Relays
8-under mixed
Matt Thompson
Will Jordan
Madi Wingert*
Ashley O’Byrne*
Julie Meissner*
Emma Schettig*
Emma Letellier*
*fastest 2 freestylers after 7/25 meet will swim

9-10 Girls
Kaitlyn O'Byrne
Jenny Lucas
Jessica Berry
Shannon Milligan

9-10 Boys
Joseph Roschella
Matt McGee
Alex Barrett
Christopher Reese

11-12 Girls
Lauren Baker
Caroline Browning
Rebecca Fisher
Molly Jordan

11-12 Boys
Matthew Baldwin
Reny Barrett
Matthew Hammert
Michael Dumler

13-14 Girls
Cassie Jordan
Amelia Browning
Amanda Baldwin
Jessica Smith

Individual Events
Lauren Baker
Ian Bosley
Robert Brewer
Caroling Browning
Amelia Browning
Brian Byrd
Matt Byrd
Cassie Jordan
Will Jordan
Rebecca Kasda
Jenny Lucas
Matt McGee
Kaitlyn O’Byrne
Joseph Roschella
Emma Schettig
Amanda Skroupa
Michelle Skroupa
Alex Symmes
Matt Thompson

Congratulations to all swimmers for making it the Straehe!