Emma Vannell (Typhoon 1) 
Emma was chosen as an April swimmer of the month because she has shown her coaches that she knows how to work hard to improve, and is always listening and smiling at practice. Her coaches were also really proud of the great meet performance she had at the April Gator mini meet. That meet was actually her favorite of the year, because she did the 100 IM for the first time. Emma’s favorite events to swim are the free and breaststroke events, because she’s good at those strokes. Her favorite set at practice is when we work on breaststroke drills. Emma feels like she’s been influenced as a swimmer by Caleigh Hensley because she works hard, is helpful, and is a great swimmer. The three things Emma likes best about being on BWST is her coaches, her teammates, and learning new things. To get ready for a swim meet Emma likes to make sure she goes to bed early to get a good nights sleep. Her advice for her teammates is to always kick really hard! If she were stranded on a desert island the three things she would want with her would be a horse, her DSI, and a TV. When she’s not swimming Emma likes to play board games, play with her friends and ride her bike. Way to go Emma!
Hunter Prisbrey (Green Crest 1)
Hunter was chosen as an April swimmer of the month because his coaches are very happy with all the progress he has made this season! His strokes have developed very nicely and he always has a great attitude at practice and tries his hardest. He has great attendance, and he’s been willing to learn and try new things; he even swam in the first long course meet of the season, which turned out to be his favorite meet so far this year because it was a new challenge. His favorite events to swim are the 50 and 100 backstroke, because it was the first stroke he learned how to do, and he likes that you are always breathing during it. His favorite set at practice is when they do a set that involves 50 back, 25 free and 25 breast. Hunter has been influenced as a swimmer by his father, who swims everyday and encourages him to keep going. The three things Hunter likes about being on BWST is the other swimmers, his coaches, and the facility we use. To get ready for a meet, he likes to get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, and get plenty of rest. Hunters goal for this year was to swim faster and stronger at each meet. His advice for his teammates is to swim hard and strong. If he were stranded on a desert island, the three items he would want with him would be a giant dream house on the beach (that has robotic butlers), a grass/forest grower, and a small space center where he could launch a rocket that leads to his giant space station. When he’s not swimming he likes to play video games, play with his dog and friends, play Nerf, watch movies, and build Legos. Great job Hunter!
Jack Morton – Blue Crest
Jack was chosen as a swimmer of the month for Blue Crest because his coaches have noticed that his strokes have really improved this year, and he has been swimming more aggressively. He also has a great attitude at every practice and meet, and his attendance is almost perfect. Jack’s favorite meet this year was the travel meet to VA Tech, because he liked being able to hang out with his teammates in a non swimming setting. His favorite event to swim is the 100 backstroke, because that is his favorite stroke, plus the 100 isn’t long distance, but it’s still challenging. His favorite set to work on during practice is 10x25 breaststroke kick. Jack feels influenced by Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones, because he went to the Olympics with Michael Phelps, and he swam at Jack’s favorite college. The three things that Jack likes about being on BWST are his friends, the fun, and the coaches. To get ready for meets he likes to make sure his bag is all ready to go, with two towels, cap and goggles, and water bottle. He also likes to stretch and listen to music. One of his goals for this year was to improve his butterfly times. To do this he will work hard in every practice and attend all the meets he can. His advice for his teammates is to focus on one goal at a time and never give up. If he were stranded on a desert island, the three things he would want would be a house (with water and food), clothes, and a surfboard. When Jack isn’t swimming he likes to read and hang out with friends. He also enjoys being in Boy Scouts. Awesome job Jack!
Emily Sheehan – Green Tide
