Laurie Jackson

Name: Laurie Jackson

Hometown: Saratoga Springs

High School: Saratoga Springs High School

Year in School: Senior

Major/Minor: Creative Writing Major/ Art Minor

Favorite Event: 500 free, 200 fly

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Dedicated, Diligent, and Compassionate

What is something that not a lot of people know about you but you WISH more people COULD know?

I smile through adversity.

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

I’d love to meet Laurie Rosenwald and it’s not because her first name is Laurie; that is just a coincidence. She is someone I learned about in Digital Illustration. She is an illustrator, author, artist and designer who lives in NYC. I’m inspired to become an author and illustrator, and I’d love to meet someone who has become successful in being one.

If you could speak to one type of animal, what would it be?

Dogs…man’s best friend who is always so loyal, with no judgment.

What would be impossible for you to give up?

 My family…they are one of a kind

What was the most interesting trip you have ever taken? Why?

Cancun because we had a blast, riding dolphins and petting stingrays, while it was the same place we all got food poisoning.

And of course, how many five-year-olds could you take in a fight?

None…their fantasy way of living is stronger than mine. I don’t think I can build a dragon-protected castle like they can.

she's got blue black ink and it's scratched into her lower back. it said: "damn right i'll rise again." yeah, damn right we'll rise again.

#phoenixrisesagain
This is where we are coming from.
This is our anthem.
I am not sure who is paying attention and who is with us.
You have to find a way to do something more with what ever level of talent you have
We expect you to earn your #wingsoffire
The soft and the weak must go
No more excuses
No negativity
Death to traitors
Be a part of something better

Andrew Minnick

 

Name: Andrew Minnick

Hometown: Latham, NY

High School: Shaker High School

Year in School: Senior

Major/Minor: Public Accounting Major/ Economics Minor

Favorite Event: 200Freestyle

How would you describe yourself in three words?

Sarcastic. Irresistible. Fast.

What is something that not a lot of people know about you but you WISH more people COULD know?

I wish more people knew how much more nerdy I am than I give off.

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why?

Eddard Stark so that I may warn him of what’s to come.

If you could speak to one type of animal, what would it be?

Charizard.

What would be impossible for you to give up?

Well, it would be impossible for me to give you up. I would never let you down, I would never run around and desert you. Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell a lie and hurt you.

What was the most interesting trip you have ever taken? Why?

I went to Paris during a German exchange trip. What made it so interesting was that my girlfriend was on the trip as well and we went on Valentine’s Day. To be more précises, it was our 1^st Valentine’s Day.

And of course, how many five-year-olds could you take in a fight?

I’d only have to fight 1, and then I’d leave his body where they could all get a good look so they knew what they were getting into.

Kasey Simmons

Name: Kasey Simmons

Hometown: Cicero, NY 
High School: Cicero North – Syracuse 
Year in School: Senior! 
Major/Minor: Childhood Education 
Favorite Event: 50 free. 

How would you describe yourself in three words? 
Responsible, Hard Working, and as much as I try to not be, I am a Weenie 

What is something that not a lot of people know about you but you WISH more people COULD know? 
I hate hugs. 

If you could meet someone living or dead, who would it be and why? 
I would meet Michael Phelps! He is a great athlete, an inspiration, the love of my life, and is perfect in every way! 

If you could speak to one type of animal, what would it be? 
I would speak to a dolphin 

What would be impossible for you to give up? 
Fajita Grill :) 

What was the most interesting trip you have ever taken? Why? 
The trip I took to Omaha to watch Olympic Trials for London! It was the greatest week of my life, I met some amazing people and got to see some awesome swims! Not to mention that Michael Phelps walked by me and it was the greatest moment of my life. 

And of course, how many five-year-olds could you take in a fight? 
Hopefully enough for me to be able to teach a classroom of kindergarteners..

3 years down...revival? we'll try and see how it goes...

It has been 3 years since we did this blog thing. I have had a twitter account for at least 4 years and just put up first tweet today. Let's try it again, maybe get some guest blogs from alumni and current team, etc. we shall see! In the mean time - enjoy the summer, peace!

HourofPower2010

Always my favorite practice of the year!
5th annual Ted Mullin "Leave It In the Pool" Hour Of Power Relay for Sarcoma Cancer Research

snapshot...9/20-11/20

2 months in...quick review
did a lot of house cleaning, always trash to take out, nothing better than a clean, tidy home.
alumni- always fun, some pretty impressive swims on both sides.
green and gold - impressed with how evenly i put the teams together,came down to last relay.
rit- good swims, women won, men lost
oneonta - not our best meet, lost both...shouldn't have - we will learn a lot from that
clarkson- first home meet, great swims, both won
brockport - both won, swam well, making nice improvements