Making Waves

200 Medley Relay
Backstroke
Seventh in the State!

John Robert's summer swim team experience ended with a splash this past weekend.  He qualified for the State Meet in four events: 100m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 200m medley relay, and 200m freestyle relay.  It was a joy to watch him give it all he had.

Jibby hamming it up during the Parade of Athletes
prior to the State Finals!

Amazingly, he finished in the state's top ten in three events: 50m backstroke, 200m medley relay, and 200m freestyle relay.  He finished 11th in the 100m freestyle.  

John and teammate Billy Allen;
members of the 200m medley relay.

Waiting for the starting buzzer during finals
of the medley relay.

The best part for me was observing John Robert's enthusiasm and dedication-- even when it meant seeing him too nervous to eat (a rare sight for anyone who knows him).  I love that he has a sport he is excited about and he now sees himself as both an academic scholar and an athlete.  

Time well spent!

Thank you Ginny for the fabulous pictures!

John Robert at the starting buzzer of the 200m medley relay swimming backstroke.