The Start of the Boys Swim Season

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Boys practicing day before their first meet.

Justine Kwak, Staff Writer

It’s time for the boys to get their feet wet because the Boys Swim Season has officially started! The season started November 14, 2016, with around 30 guys coming to try out for the season. All the boys that came to try out, made the team, meaning the team is composed of around 30 members. “Due to the fact that the graduating class from last year was solid, and several returning varsity members from last year, not returning, I am looking forward to the opportunity for some new athletes to rise up to the responsibility and dedication that this sport requires”, said Coach Zuzga.
A few freshmen took the responsibility it takes to be on the varsity team, dedicating themselves to the season, which is very difficult to do as a freshman. Overall, the freshmen and JV are doing very well, considering they are only a month into the season. The Varsity Team is shaping up to be a good, strong group of guys. The Varsity team will definitely be very competitive this year. “Through all of the hardships and the fun times I had on the swim team, the final year feels strong as if I’m ready to break the school record. The bonds I have made with other teams I have been on is nothing compared to the bond I have within the Oak Lawn swim team. Knowing that this is my final year of swim is bittersweet, but knowing the bond that this team has built over the years, I feel empowered and happy to see my teammates for this final season and see them progress over the course of these three months”, said Piotr Galas, a senior on the team.
The team attended their very first invite at Andrew High School on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The team did very well at their first invite this year. For most of the kids who went, it was their very first competitive meet ever! The Andrews invite was a good invite to see some extremely talented swimmers as well as to see how one can improve for their next meet, which is on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Their first invite was a great experience for newcomers. Wish them luck on their first meet!!