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When did you start swimming at the YWCA?
I started swimming at the YWCA when I was seven!
What is your favorite Flying Fish memory? You can have more than one!
From fun practices and laughs in the locker room, to Charlotte and training trips, it's hard to pinpoint all of my favorite Flying Fish memories. I'm so grateful for all of the opportunities, relationships and lessons learned over the last 11 years at the YW.
What will you miss most about swimming at the YWCA?
I'll miss the welcoming community at the YWCA. I always leave practice in a happier mood and I attribute all of that to the people I encounter through those double doors. I think my walk into practice every day sums up the community in a simple, yet profound way -- teammates hold the door for one another before being greeted with a "Hi, how are you?" by the smiling receptionist. Everyone is so genuine and, truthfully, always there to uplift you.
Additionally, the coaches have had such an impact on me. Their dedication to helping us become not only better swimmers but better people is inspiring. They have cared for me and guided me through important life lessons both in and out of the pool
What are your plans for next year?
I am going to the University of Notre Dame and I plan to study finance.
Anything else you want to say to young swimmers, parents, coaches or anyone else?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to call the Flying Fish a second home and to always feel like I had a place here. Thank you for cultivating such a warm and welcoming environment. Thank you for your continued support through the ups and downs of swimming (and life)! And thank you for all of the laughs and happy memories.
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