So Long, Senior Swimmers

Tuesday, July 9th was the final home meet for the Seadragons.  Besides the domination of the Norwood 'Cudas, it was also Senior Night.  Due to a mission trip, only two of the four Seniors who are wrapping up their Wyoming swimming career were present.  Somehow the text from Katie Carmichael's presentation got leaked (pun intended) and is presented below.  Until the heat dies down, I will be hiding out at the TCBY in CVG.

David Weinrich

David started with the Seadragons when he was just 6 years old! When he was little the coaches had to pry him off chairs to get him in the water and Coach Valerie claims that it is not really that different now. Joking aside, David has been a dedicated swimmer for a long time and he participated on the swim team at both WMS and WHS. David says what he will miss most about swimming is Valerie’s desperate attempts at getting them all in the water at those early morning big kid practices. I think that we will all miss his big handsome smile around the pool.

David is not just a swimmer… he is an avid and accomplished all-around athlete. Specifically, he is also a high level soccer player having been a member of the WHS team as well as the Cincinnati United Soccer Club. He hopes to attend Manchester University in Indiana to major in Computer Science and continue his soccer career. We wish you all the best David and thank you for your dedication to the Seadragon Family for all these years! Way to go!

 

Brennan Burt

If you have spent any time at the pool chances are you know Brennan…a cheerful hello and a smiling face is something you can always count on from him.  Brennan began swimming for the Seadragons when he was 5 years old, this is his 14th season on the team. At 5, he could barely make it across the pool, 14 years later, he now coaches! This season the 7/8s and last season the 6 & unders. Brennan also started swimming for Powel Crosley Jr. YMCA when he was 6 and has grown into a National YMCA swimmer with the Tigersharks. Brennan also swam for the Wyoming Middle School and High School. During his high school swimming career, he earned both District and State medals. He will NOT swim in college but hopes to play club water polo.

Brennan also played soccer, football and ran cross country. He was elected to Student Council his senior year and was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. He was awarded many tremendous academic scholarships. He will study Mechanical Engineering at THE Ohio State University in the fall on a four year merit scholarship he earned for an essay on diversity and inclusion. Brennan is a bit of a jokester and well known for his great big smile and happy go lucky attitude which brings a smile to everyone around him! We feel so lucky to have him as part of our team for all these years!
 

 Maggie Barrett

Our lone female graduate, Maggie Barrett is representing for the ladies! Since we only get to have one this year, we are so glad it is her…she is an all around fantastic person and a spectacular role model.  A true veteran, Maggie has been a Seadragon for 8 years.  She has been swimming since she was 3 and Coach Kay's older sister taught her first swim lessons! Maggie's love for the Seadragons has always been more about the team and fun than the actual swimming! As a captain for the Wyoming High School Swim team, she obviously likes to swim, but her real passion is running. Which is maybe not surprising since according to her Mom, Valerie, Maggie is rarely ever still even for a moment!  She is happiest when she is busiest, volunteering, working, studying, working out, etc.  Maggie is hard working…holding several part time jobs around town. Quick with a smile or a quiet kind word of encouragement…she has many adoring fans among the littler kids.  So, it is no surprise that Maggie’s best experience with the Seadragons swim club has been in her coaching role this year.  An excellent student, Maggie is headed to the University of South Carolina this fall to study Biological sciences. We know you will make us proud there too!

Matthew Skidmore

Matthew began swimming for the Seadragons following his 6^th grade year. He must have liked it because he went on to swim for the Wyoming Middle and High School throughout his academic career. He was a team captain for the WHS swim team this year. Matthew is a well rounded sportsman having  also participated in football and tennis through the years. He is an enthusiastic athlete that truly enjoys a team atmosphere and the spirit and camaraderie that come with it. Matthew has varied interests and is an active member of his youth group and loves to give his time and effort to volunteer projects. Matthew is a great student and plans to continue his studies next year at the University of Alabama in their Engineering program.  We wish you well in your new endeavors and know you will make us proud as you go out into the world!