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MAVERICK SWIMMING & DIVING
2007-2008

photo by buddy bear Jennifer Baugh - Mid Dist -5'6" Senior - Grand Junction, CO
Major: Psychology
As a Junior:
Swam the 100 breast in, 1:45.35 against Metro…32.81 in the 50 free style.
Personal: Majoring in Psychology...Daughter of Allen and Kristin Baugh…Graduated from Grand Junction High School…Played soccer for 12 years, competed in gymnastics for 13 years and swam competitively for nine years with the Grand Valley Waves…Chose MSC for its location…Enjoys snowboarding, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
photo by buddy bear Lauren Brock - BR/IM - 5'6" - Sophomore - Littleton, CO
Major: Sports Management
At Indian River Community College:
National Champion
At Arapahoe High School: Four-year letterwinner in swimming…Four-year state qualifier...Two-time league champion…Most dedicated…Honor Roll…Student Council.
Personal: Majoring in Sports Management…Daughter of Ben Brock and Kathy Cody…Chose MSC for its swimming program…Loves going to the beach.

photo by buddy bear Emily Burns - Diver - 5'4" - Freshman - Federal Way, WA
Major: Undecided
At Todd Beamer High School:
Four-year letterwinner in diving and gymnastics…Team MVP…Two-time Coaches Award winner…State qualifier…District Champion…Children's Education at church.
Personal: Chose MSC for its swimming program…Daughter of Randy and Anna Burns…Aspires to be a physical therapist…Enjoys watching wrestling, soccer, and gymnastics and working out.
photo by buddy bear Jessica Cort - Sprint - 5'4" - Freshman - Birmingham, MI
Major: Education
At Groves High School:
Three-sport athlete excelling in swimming, soccer and skiing…State Qualifier…Four-time State Champion…Dean's list…Principle's list…Community Service.
Personal: Chose MSC for its location, family and swimming program…Daughter of Jeff and Sue…Twin brother is going to play soccer at VALPO…Has webbed toes…Enjoys swimming, soccer, skiing and water polo.
photo by buddy bear Sabrina Estrada - Dist - 5'6" - Freshman - Littleton, CO
Major: Nursing
At Bear Creek High School:
Letterwinner…MVP…League Champion...Freshman Mentor…DECA…Yearbook.
Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Chose MSC for its location and feel…Daughter of Gary and Annmarie Estrada…Doesn't eat eggs…Enjoys drawing, playing basketball and volleyball.
photo by buddy bear Lauren Grumley - Dist - 5'3" - Junior - Fort Collins, CO
Major: Business
As a Sophomore:
Swam the 100 breast in, 1:27.27.
At Rocky Mountain High School: Peer Counselor…Link Leader.
Personal: Majoring in Business with an interest in Construction Management…Daughter of Scott and Kathy Grumley…Chose MSC for its location and proximity to family…Hates pancakes…Enjoys camping, hiking, hunting, shopping, watching movies and reading magazines.
photo by buddy bear Sarah Hagerstrom - Mid/Dist - 5'6" - Freshman
Mission Viejo, CA Major: Psychology
At Mission Viejo High School:
Four-year letterwinner…Four-time League Champion…Two-time Southern California Championship winner…Captain…Coaches Award…Spirit of the Diablo Award…French Club.
Personal: Majoring in Psychology…Daughter of Ken and Mimi Hagerstrom…Chose MSC because she thought it was the best spot for her…Always has the hiccups…Enjoys spending time with friends and family.
photo by buddy bear Jenna Hallesy - Dist- 5'6" - Freshman - Pleasant View, UT
Major: Undecided
At Weber High School:
Four-year letterwinner…Regional Champion…Holds school records in the 200 free, 500 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay…High Honor Roll...Water Polo…Community Service.
Personal: Daughter of Kurt and Sharon Hallesy…Chose MSC for its swimming program…Enjoys boating, water skiing, snowboarding and water polo.
photo by buddy bear Stephanie Hesse - Sprint - 5'6" - Freshman - Highlands Ranch
Major: Theatre/History
At Mountain Vista High School:
Four-year letterwinner in golf and swimming…League champion in the 50 free and 200 free…Team Captain…Four year State qualifier…Academic Honorable Mention in golf…Girls Golf Academic Team Champion…Regional Champion…Lettered in Theatre…Choir…State Thespian Conference.
Personal: Double majoring in Theatre and History…Chose MSC for its athletic and academic programs…Daughter of Steve and Mary Beth Hesse…Awarded the 2006 Miss Teen Colorado USA Sport award…Enjoys tennis, dance, golf and ultimate Frisbee.
photo by buddy bear Susan LaBonville - Mid/Dist - 5'7" - Freshman - Littleton, CO
Major: Undecided
At Chatfield High School:
Four-year letterwinner in swimming…League Champion…Most Improved Award…Orchestra…Speech…Debate.
Personal: Chose MSC for its location, size and swimming program…Plays the violin…Enjoys swimming, youth group and life guarding.

photo by buddy bear Nicole Levine - Sprint/Mid Dist - 5'6" - Senior - Arvada, CO
Major: Undecided
As a Junior:
Letterwinner…Holds the school record in the 400 Free relay, with a time of, 4:14.68…Swam the 50 free in 2:27.69 against Metro State…Swam the 100 Free in 1:06.30 at the Colorado College Classic.
At Ralston Valley High School:
Three sport athlete competing in swimming, soccer and track…Qualified for state swimming in the 200 free relay…Lettered in swimming and track.
Personal: Chose MSC for its location and environment…Daughter of Michael and Luann Levine…Enjoys being outdoors.
photo by buddy bear Johanna McCahan - Sprint - 5'2" - Senior - Loveland, CO
Major: English Literature
At Thompson Valley High School:
Lettered in both golf and swimming…Sportsmanship Award Winner…National Honor Society…Graduated with honors…Athletic Counsel.
Personal: Majoring in English Literature…Daughter of John and Janette…Chose MSC for its size and location…Enjoys photography, running, biking, hiking, playing piano, watching movies and traveling.
photo by buddy bear Kristin McGuire - BR/IM - 5'6" - Freshman - Casper, WY
Major: Undecided
At Kelly Walsh High School:
Three-year letterwinner in swimming.
Personal: Daughter of Michael and Tammy…Chose MSC for its swimming program…Aspires to be a tattoo artist…Loves tattoos…Enjoys swimming and sleeping.
photo by buddy bear Madeline Morris - Mid/Dist - 5'7" - Freshman - Fort Collins, CO
Major: Biology
At Poudre High School:
Four-time letterwinner…Conference Selection.
Personal: Majoring in Biology…Daughter of Ron and Kathleen Morris…Sister, Susanna, swims for the Mavericks…Chose MSC for its swimming and family…Aspires to be a physical therapist…Gets lost all the time…Enjoys playing the piano.
photo by buddy bear Susanna Morris - Dist/Breast - 5'7" -Sophomore - Fort Collins
Major: Political Science
As a Freshman:
Swam the 100 Free in, 1:14.30…Swam the 100 Fly in, 1:32.80.
At Poudre High School:
Two-year letterwinner…Finished second in the conference in the 500…Advanced to the conference finals in the 500 and 400 breaststroke…Student Council…National Charity League president.
Personal: Majoring in Political Science…Daughter of Ron and Kathleen Morris…Chose MSC for its location and the opportunity to continue her swimming career…Enjoys playing the piano.
photo by buddy bear Gina Panacci - Mid/Dist. - 5'2" - Freshman - Lafayette, CA
Major: Undecided
At Acalanes High School:
Letterwinner in both swimming and water polo…Team Captain…First Team All-Conference…Most Improved Award…All-American Consideration…Environmental Club.
Personal: Daughter of Frank and Janet Panacci…Chose MSC for its academics, location, environment and programs…Aspires to go into the psychology field…Hates mayonnaise…Can cook Italian food from scratch…Enjoys shopping, going to the beach and attending football games.
photo by buddy bear Kristen Peterson - Butterfly - 5'2" - Sophomore - Jackson Hole, WY Major: Elementary Education
As a Freshman:
Swam the 200 fly in 2:48.42…The 200 Free in 2:23.54…The 50 Free in 32.15.
At Jackson Hole High School: Three-year letterwinner…Team State Championship her senior year…Two-time conference champions…Ranked in the Top 3 in the state in 2002-2003…Ranked Top 5 swimmer for her club in the 200 Fly, 1650 Free and 400 IM…Honor Roll…Junior Advocates.
Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education…Daughter of Clint Peterson…Chose MSC for its location and swim team…Has a fear of birds…Enjoys helping at the animal shelter, skiing, camping, hiking and hanging out with friends.
  Genna Phillips - Free - 5'7" - Sophomore - Grand Junction, CO
Major: Sports Medicine
As a Sophomore:
Letterwinner…Holds the school record in the 50 Free (27.28)…The 100 Free (1:01.57)…The 400 Free Relay (4:14.68)…The 200 Medley Relay (2:06.31)…The 400 Medley Relay (4:46.47).
At Palisade High School:
All-Conference
At Campbell County High School (Gillette, WY): State Champion in freestyle…Two-time state runner-up…Three-year letterwinner…Two-sport athlete in swimming and track and field…Student trainer for soccer and swimming…Speech and Debate.
Personal: Majoring in Sports Medicine…Daughter of Steve and Mary Phillips…Chose MSC for its surroundings and close to home…Enjoys snowboarding, hiking and spending time outdoors.
photo by buddy bear Gina Sirijariyavat - Sprint - 5'4" - Freshman - Irvine, CA
Major: Undecided
At University High School:
Four-year letterwinner in swimming…League Champion…CIF Champion…All-City Irvine Relay Champion…Freshman MVP…Most Versatile…Coach's Award…Captain's Award…AZOT Community Service.
Personal: Daughter of Richard and Sawana…Aspires to make the 2008 or 2012 Olympics…Likes to drive around…Enjoys sleeping, reading, shopping and hanging out with friends.
photo by buddy bear Blakely Stephens - Mid - 5'8" - Sophomore - Albuquerque, NM
Major: Sociology
At University of New Mexico:
Swam the sprint distance.
At Highland High School: Three-year letterwinner in swimming…Three-time state qualifier…All-City Champ in the 100 back…Two-time State Champion in water polo…2005 Pepsi APS Female Athlete of the Year…Key Club.
Personal: Majoring in Sociology…Daughter of Kris and Annette…Chose MSC for its location…Aspires to be a professor of Anthropology…Loves avocados…Enjoys water polo, baking and the violin.

photo by buddy bear Sami Strole - 5'5" - Freshman - Grand Junction, CO
Major: Undecided
At Grand Junction, High School:
Three-year letterwinner…Link Crew…Orchestra.
Personal: Daughter of Paul and Linda…Chose MSC for its location…Hates shakes…Enjoys church activities, scrap booking and shopping.
photo by buddy bear Megan Takakura - BR/IM - 5'4" - Freshman - Pukalani, HI
Major: Accounting
At Kamehameha High School:
Two-year letterwinner in swimming…League Champion…Team Captain…100 Free League Champ…Interact Club VP.
Personal: Majoring in Accounting…Daughter of Francis and Verna Takakura…Chose MSC for its Business Program…Doesn't like fish…Enjoys the beach, talking on the phone and hanging out with friends.
photo by buddy bear Laura Tully - Dist. - 5'7" - Sophomore - Loveland, CO
Major: Environmental Science
At Truman State University:
Team conference champion…National Champions.
At Thompson Valley High School: Four-year letterwinner…Two-time conference champion…State qualifier…State Champion in the 200 Free Relay…Two-time All-Conference Selection…All-American Consideration.
Personal: Majoring in Environmental Science…Daughter of Will and Ann Tully…Chose MSC because had exactly what she was looking for…Enjoys running, soccer, hiking, snowboarding and anything outside.
photo by buddy bear Caitlin Westerson - Breast Stroke - Freshman - Fruita, CO
Major: Undecided
At Fruita Monument High School:
Four-year letterwinner in swimming…District Champion…State Qualifier…Captain…Holds two relay records…Held a 4.0 all four years…Highest Honors Award…Student Senate…National Honors Society…Tutor Mentor Program…Year Book Staff…Key Club.
Personal: Daughter of Kirk and Corrie Westerson…Chose MSC for its location and swimming program…Aspires to win the NCAA Division II Championships…Is terrified of fish...Enjoys skiing.
photo by buddy bear Camille Williams - Sprint - Freshman - Belen, NM
Major: Psychology
At Belen High School:
Letterwinner in soccer and track…District champion…NHS…Yearbook…Community Service.
Personal: Majoring in psychology…Daughter of Joseph and Mary Anne Williams…Loves to sing…Enjoys scrap booking, ultimate Frisbee, biking, running and swimming.

 

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