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Below: Brandy Meeks, Michelle Perkins, Salena
We. tberry, and Kristin apelak are e hau ·ted but Below: Ashley Meeks, one of the new faces on
·till in high spirits. the team, performs a perfect back start.

Submerged

In

Victory

Swim Team

Makes a BIG

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Both the boys and girls had a
great 2001 season. The
swimmers took part in the 2A
district championship Novem-
ber 9 in the Steven C.
O'Connell Center in
Gainesville. The boys qualified
for state and sent a 200
freestyle relay team to rep-
resent Columbia.

"Swimming for CHS was lots
of fun. We had a great sea-
son and being part of the
team for my first year was an
awesome experience."
-Ji mmy Con nor
"This season was a blast, the
team really bonded through- Above: Michelle Perkins blows away the competition during a meet against two Gainesville schools.
out the season. I cant wait
until next year!"
- Paris Wilson

This season was excellent and
a large improvement from
last season. Having more
team members was also a
plus. Next year should be
even better!
-Brandy Meeks

Above: Day after day, lap after lap, Right: The only enior on the boy
lowly the swimmers build up endur- team, Dane Collette chug Gatoraid
ance for the competition. to replenish his energy supply for
the next event.

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