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APRIL 2018
4/8/18: Boston Globe names six members
of WHS Swimming & Diving Program to All-Scholastic Team
In the April 8 edition of The Boston Sunday Globe, the 2018 All-Scholastic teams
were announced. Rookie Jacey Hinton was named, individually, for the Girls' Team
in the 100 Free (51.10), Weston's Girls' 400 Free Relay made the team (3:34.82),
and junior Dale Nickerson was named for Boys' Diving (580.80).
were announced. Rookie Jacey Hinton was named, individually, for the Girls' Team
in the 100 Free (51.10), Weston's Girls' 400 Free Relay made the team (3:34.82),
and junior Dale Nickerson was named for Boys' Diving (580.80).
Freshman Jacey Hinton
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Rear, L to R: Mila Schowtka, Katheryn Milligan,
Courtney Burrow, and Grazi Vezza. Front: Jacey Hinton. |
Junior Dale Nickerson
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4/8/18: EMISCA cites five members of Tide Coaching Staff
On Sunday, April 8, at the Eastern Mass. Interscholastic Swim Coaches' Association's annual Banquet,
five members of Weston's coaching staff were recognized. Jack Lewis was awarded Diving Coach of the Year,
Mike Gavin was named Assistant Coach of the Year, and alumni Tucker Wetmore, Rowan Frankel,
and Graham Frankel received Meritorious Service Awards for their volunteer coaching, for the past 7 seasons.
five members of Weston's coaching staff were recognized. Jack Lewis was awarded Diving Coach of the Year,
Mike Gavin was named Assistant Coach of the Year, and alumni Tucker Wetmore, Rowan Frankel,
and Graham Frankel received Meritorious Service Awards for their volunteer coaching, for the past 7 seasons.
Diving Coach Jack Lewis
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Tucker Wetmore, Rowan Frankel, and Graham Frankel
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Assistant Coach Mike Gavin
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MARCH 2018
L to R, Mike Foley (Tide '92 and current Wayland Coach),
Pete Foley (former Tide Coach), Claude Valle (Tide '80 and current Tide Coach), and CJ Valle (Tide '10). |
3/24/18: Tide coaches,
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FEBRUARY 2018
2/18/18: Tide is 4th at MIAA Div. 2 State Championship
behind Nickerson's win in the 1-meter Diving
On Sunday, February 18, Weston's Boys' team took fourth at the State Meet.
Junior Dale Nickerson took the one-meter diving event with an 11-dive total
of 571.25 points, a margin of more than 30 points over second-place.
He also won the Scott Pomerleau Award for the second straight year,
given to the diver who scores the most points on a single dive, at the meet.
Senior Tom Yu (3rd in 100-yd. Free with a 48.69) and sophomore Ben Guzovsky
(5th in the 500 Free with a 4:48.18) also placed well.
All three of Weston's relays cracked the top-eight.
Weston's 2018 Boys' State Team.
2/17/18: GLOWS take 2nd at MIAA Division 2 State Meet
behind wins from Hinton in the 100 free & their 200 free relay
On Saturday, February 17, Weston took the runner-up spot at the
MIAA Division 2 State Championships. Freshman Jacey Hinton won the 100 free.
in 51.10, and the 200 free relay of Hinton (23.71), Katheryn Milligan (24.20),
Grazi Vezza (25.56), and mila Schowtka (24.62), also grabbed first, in 1:38.09.
It's the 21st consecutive season The GLOWS have placed in the top five,
and Weston's 15th second-place finish.
MIAA Division 2 State Championships. Freshman Jacey Hinton won the 100 free.
in 51.10, and the 200 free relay of Hinton (23.71), Katheryn Milligan (24.20),
Grazi Vezza (25.56), and mila Schowtka (24.62), also grabbed first, in 1:38.09.
It's the 21st consecutive season The GLOWS have placed in the top five,
and Weston's 15th second-place finish.
Weston's 2018 Girls' State Team.
2/11/18: Nickerson
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2/10/18: GLOWS take 2nd place
at North Sectional Championships,
Freestyle Relay team wins two
On Saturday, February 10, Weston's Girls competed in the North Sectionals. Freshman Jacey Hinton took four wins.
Her time of 1:51.04 in the 200-yard Freestyle established a new Meet Record. Her clocking of 56.13 in the
100 Butterfly set a new Weston School Record, breaking the previous mark of 56.35, set by Julimar Avila,
during The GLOWS State-Title-winning season of 2015. Hinton also swam to some impressive splits on both
Weston's Free Relays. Her 22.85-split for the 50 Free on the second leg of the 200 Free Relay was an all-time
team best, and her 50.57 anchor for the 100 Free in the meet's final event, gave Weston a come-from-behind victory.
Her time of 1:51.04 in the 200-yard Freestyle established a new Meet Record. Her clocking of 56.13 in the
100 Butterfly set a new Weston School Record, breaking the previous mark of 56.35, set by Julimar Avila,
during The GLOWS State-Title-winning season of 2015. Hinton also swam to some impressive splits on both
Weston's Free Relays. Her 22.85-split for the 50 Free on the second leg of the 200 Free Relay was an all-time
team best, and her 50.57 anchor for the 100 Free in the meet's final event, gave Weston a come-from-behind victory.
Weston's Girls' North Sectional squad
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L to R: Mila Schowtka, Katheryn Milligan,
Grazi Vezza, and Jacey Hinton, tied Westford for first in the 200 Free Relay, and also won the 400 Free Relay. |
JANUARY 2018
Front, L to R: Mila Schowtka, Devon Rippe, Courtney Burrow,
and Alina Hachigian. Rear, L to R: James Sidhom, Arsh Tajuddin, Garret Lualdi, Alex Chiocca, Nick Steedle, Tom Yu, and Nathan Strauss. |
1/26/18: The Tide says
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1/23/18: Senior Tom Yu
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Tom Yu, with parents, after scoring his 1,000th point.
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1/14/18: Girls take 5th
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1/12/18: Freshman Backstroke
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Sophomore Katheryn Milligan (left)
with freshman Jacey Hinton (right). |
1/1/18: In the water, practicing on New Year's Day,
the team wishes everyone a happy 2018!
DECEMBER 2017
12/30/17: Former Word-Record Holder
and 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist,
Weston parent Alexander Schowtka
talks to the team about his Olympic journey
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On Saturday, December 30, Weston parent Alexander Schowtka
spoke to the team after practice. A former world-record holder
and Olympic SIlver medalist ('84) in the 800 Freestyle Relay,
he shared his Olympic experience and lessons learned on his journey.
spoke to the team after practice. A former world-record holder
and Olympic SIlver medalist ('84) in the 800 Freestyle Relay,
he shared his Olympic experience and lessons learned on his journey.
12/28/17: Nickerson
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12/22/17: Big Alumni Turnout for Weston-Wayland Dual Meet
Front, L to R: Cristina Chiocca (’17), Mikaela Thompson (’15), Katrina Angelucci (’17).
Middle, L to R: Willow Trodden (’16), Alexandra Barry (’16),
Katerina Georgakopoulos (’17), Leeza Shashkova (’16), Ryan Burrow (’13),
Sean Burrow (’16), Gabe Alesse (’17), Eric Milligan (’16).
Rear, L to R: Jordan Ayer (’16), Jared Buchman (’17), Paige Holman (’17),
Alex Mortimer (’17), Enzo Cerrutti (’14), Andrew Haimovici (’17), Johnny Prindle (’16),
Kyle Brisky (’17), Alan Blaesser (’15), Jack Blyzinskyj (’13).
Middle, L to R: Willow Trodden (’16), Alexandra Barry (’16),
Katerina Georgakopoulos (’17), Leeza Shashkova (’16), Ryan Burrow (’13),
Sean Burrow (’16), Gabe Alesse (’17), Eric Milligan (’16).
Rear, L to R: Jordan Ayer (’16), Jared Buchman (’17), Paige Holman (’17),
Alex Mortimer (’17), Enzo Cerrutti (’14), Andrew Haimovici (’17), Johnny Prindle (’16),
Kyle Brisky (’17), Alan Blaesser (’15), Jack Blyzinskyj (’13).
L to R: Tom Fitzgerald ('12), Coach Bob Burrow,
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Wayland Coach Mike Foley (Weston, '92),
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L to R, Diving Coach Jack Lewis with Dale Nickerson.
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SEPTEMBER 2017
9/15/17: Tide Assistant Coach
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AUGUST 2017
8/5/17: Weston connections throughout the ICC
At the ICC Summer League Championships, on August 5, half the clubs
had connections to the Weston High Swim/Dive program.
Weston Golf Club, Wellesley Country Club, and Woodland Golf Club
all had coaches who are a part of the Weston Swimming & Diving Team.
had connections to the Weston High Swim/Dive program.
Weston Golf Club, Wellesley Country Club, and Woodland Golf Club
all had coaches who are a part of the Weston Swimming & Diving Team.
L to R: Woodland coaches Jared Buchman and Claude Valle, Weston Coach Bella DiPietro,
and Woodland Coaches Erin McCarty and Dale Nickerson. Not pictured: Mike Gavin, Wellesley Coach.
and Woodland Coaches Erin McCarty and Dale Nickerson. Not pictured: Mike Gavin, Wellesley Coach.
JULY 2017
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7/15/17: NISCA releases
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JUNE 2017
Andrew Haimovici: 10 State
Championships in 12 seasons, on his way to Harvard. |
6/2/17: Katrina Angelucci
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Katrina Angelucci: a 3-sport
all-star who won a State Title in the 50 Freestyle. |
MAY 2017
5/15/17: Eight Weston seniors
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Pictured above, L to R, are Academic All-Americans
Meg Peacher, Nick Diebold, Bella DiPietro, Andrew Haimovici, Katerina Georgakopoulos, Cristina Chiocca, Alex Mortimer, and Paige Holman. |
APRIL 2017
4/8/17: Angelucci and
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Katrina Angelucci
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Weston's 200 and 400 Free Relays
Rear, L to R: Katheryn Milligan, Mila Schowtka, and Katerina Georgakopoulos. Front, L to R: Katrina Angelucci and Meg Peacher. |
MARCH 2017
Weston alum and Florida Captain
Jack Blyzinskyj (foreground) is embraced by teammate Caleb Dressel (background) after Florida's second-place NCAA finish in the 200 Free Relay. |
3/25/17: Blyzinskyj completes
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3/25/17: Coach Valle named
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FEBRUARY 2017
Teammates Andrew Haimovici and Ben Guzovsky
after the 200-yard Freestyle. |
2/19/17: Weston Boys are 3rd
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Sophomore Dale Nickerson accepts the
Scott Pomerleau Diving Award from MIAA Associate Executive Director Rachel Moo. |
Weston's State Champion 400-yard Freestyle Relay, L to R:
Andrew Haimovici, Jared Buchman, Tom Yu, and Nick Diebold. |
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Weston's 2017 State Team
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Senior Katrina Angelucci - shown here
on the award podium with the other finalists - took the top spot at the State Meet in the 50 Free. |
L to R, Katrina Angelucci, Katerina Georgakopoulos,
Katheryn Milligan, and Meg Peacher took the top spot in the 200 Freestyle Relay at the State Meet. |
2/16/17: Weston's Thompson
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2/14 & 15/17: Weston's Blyzinskyj swims on two winning relays
for Florida at SEC Championships
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200-yd Medley Relay: Bk Blyzinskyj 21.52 Br Bray 23.89 Fly Switkowski 20.13 Fr Dressel 17.90 Winning time 1:23.44 200-yd Freestyle Relay: 1 Martinez-Scarpe 19.67 2 Dressel 17.86 3 Switkowski 18.90 4 Blyzinskyj 19.24 Winning time 1:15.67 |
Florida's winning 200-yard Freestyle Relay, L to R: Enzo Martinez-Scarpe,
Caeleb Dressel, Jan Switkowski, and Jack Blyzinskyj. |
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With a strong overall team performance,
the Weston Girls took the runner-up spot at the 2017 Girls DCL Swimming & Diving Championships. Senior Katrina Angelucci (left) struck gold in the 50-yard Freestyle. It was her first individual title. |
Weston Girls 2017 DCL Team
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Weston Divers at DCL Championships, L to R:
Drew Aggouras, Dale Nickerson, Nathan Reeder, and Gabe Alesse, with Diving Coach Jack Lewis |
JANUARY 2017
1/27/17: Tide bids farewell to Class of 2017
In the final home meet of the season, against Hopkinton,
Weston said goodbye to The Tide Class of 2017
Weston said goodbye to The Tide Class of 2017
Members of The Tide Class of 2017, Front, L to R: Helen Zhang, Rafaella Einsfeldt,
Katrina Angelucci, Bella DiPietro, Meg Peacher, and Veronica Rigobon.
Middle, L to R: Katherine Tak, Jade Metzinger, Katerina Georgakopoulos, Cristina Chiocca, and Paige Holman.
Rear, L to R: Nate Reeder, Gabe Alesse, Jared Buchman, Nick Diebold,
Andrew Haimovici, Kyle Brisky, and Alex Mortimer.
Katrina Angelucci, Bella DiPietro, Meg Peacher, and Veronica Rigobon.
Middle, L to R: Katherine Tak, Jade Metzinger, Katerina Georgakopoulos, Cristina Chiocca, and Paige Holman.
Rear, L to R: Nate Reeder, Gabe Alesse, Jared Buchman, Nick Diebold,
Andrew Haimovici, Kyle Brisky, and Alex Mortimer.
1/27/17: Nickerson establishes varsity diving mark
In the final dual meet of the season, against Hopkinton,
sophomore Dale Nickerson set a new varsity record in the 1-meter diving.
His total of 334.10 points for six dives eclipsed the previous mark
of 330.55 points set by Nick Burkus in 2009.
sophomore Dale Nickerson set a new varsity record in the 1-meter diving.
His total of 334.10 points for six dives eclipsed the previous mark
of 330.55 points set by Nick Burkus in 2009.
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1/27/17: Tide alum and Florida senior Jack Blyzinskyj
to swim in final home meet of career for Gators
According to Scott Carter of FloridaGators.com, Jack Blyzinskyj (WHS '13)
is one of the unsung heroes of the Florida Gator swim program.
Carter featured Jack on the site in anticipation of the team's Senior Day.
is one of the unsung heroes of the Florida Gator swim program.
Carter featured Jack on the site in anticipation of the team's Senior Day.
Jack Blyzinskyj, in action for Florida, this season.
1/26/17: Tide alum offering advice to current swimmers
Weston alum ('08) and one time holder of five state records, Graham Frankel,
has been back at the Weston pool, giving tips to Weston athletes.
A Harvard grad, he is completing both Medical School and an MBA program,
at Harvard, and is helping The Tide on a part-time basis.
He has been joined by his brother, Rowan (WHS '06).
has been back at the Weston pool, giving tips to Weston athletes.
A Harvard grad, he is completing both Medical School and an MBA program,
at Harvard, and is helping The Tide on a part-time basis.
He has been joined by his brother, Rowan (WHS '06).
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1/17/17: Senior Cristina Chiocca scores 1,000th career point
As part of a winning medley relay against Westwood, senior Cristina Chiocca
became just the 17th girl in the 45-year history of the Weston program
to score 1,000 career points.
became just the 17th girl in the 45-year history of the Weston program
to score 1,000 career points.
L to R: Coach Valle, Charlotte Chiocca, Cristina Chiocca, Coach Beth Jakubowski, and Coach Megan Hennessy.
1/17/17: Freshmen complete sweep of Rookie Relay Records
Against Westwood, the freshmen girls set a new first-year mark in the 200 Free Relay.
Their time of 1:46.04 eclipsed the previous record by just over a second
and completed a sweep of newcomer relay bests for the Class of 2020.
The quartet is shown here, supported by the seniors who held the old mark.
Their time of 1:46.04 eclipsed the previous record by just over a second
and completed a sweep of newcomer relay bests for the Class of 2020.
The quartet is shown here, supported by the seniors who held the old mark.
Front Row, L to R: record-setters Katheryn Milligan, Leonie Schowtka, Ekaterina Kiehm, and Grazi Vezza.
Rear, L to R: Coach Valle, and previous record-setting seniors Meg Peacher, Katrina Angelucci, and Cristina Chiocca.
Rear, L to R: Coach Valle, and previous record-setting seniors Meg Peacher, Katrina Angelucci, and Cristina Chiocca.
1/1/17: The Tide celebrates New Year's Day, together
Despite the holiday, 50-plus Weston swimmers - and alumni -
went to the pool for a challenging, three-hour workout.
went to the pool for a challenging, three-hour workout.
DECEMBER 2016
12/20/16: Rookies break Frosh Medley Record
With the support of the current seniors they were chasing,
the current freshman group established a new first-year record
for the 200-yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:57.99
in a home meet versus Medfield.
the current freshman group established a new first-year record
for the 200-yard Medley Relay with a time of 1:57.99
in a home meet versus Medfield.
Front Row, L to R: new freshmen record-holders Katheryn Milligan,
Leonie Schowtka, Ekaterina Kiehm, and Sarah O'Sullivan.
Rear, L to R: Coach Valle, and previous record-setting seniors
Katerina Georgakopoulos, Paige Holman, Cristina Chiocca, and Meg Peacher.
Leonie Schowtka, Ekaterina Kiehm, and Sarah O'Sullivan.
Rear, L to R: Coach Valle, and previous record-setting seniors
Katerina Georgakopoulos, Paige Holman, Cristina Chiocca, and Meg Peacher.
12/8/16: Freshmen-foursome break rookie mark
in 400 Freestyle Relay - by 14 seconds -
with a little help from their friends
In the opening meet of the '16-'17 season, The GLOWS freshman
set a new first-year standard of 3:48.98 in the 400-yard Free Relay.
The time broke the old mark of 4:02.13 set in '13 by the current seniors.
On hand were three of the four seniors who set the old mark,
and in true GLOWS fashion, the trio stood right with the freshman,
behind the blocks, cheering them on to the new record.
set a new first-year standard of 3:48.98 in the 400-yard Free Relay.
The time broke the old mark of 4:02.13 set in '13 by the current seniors.
On hand were three of the four seniors who set the old mark,
and in true GLOWS fashion, the trio stood right with the freshman,
behind the blocks, cheering them on to the new record.
Above, L to R: Coach Valle, senior Bella DiPietro, freshmen record-breakers Ekaterina Kiehm,
Grazi Vezza, Leonie Schowtka, and Katheryn Milligan, and seniors Cristina Chiocca and Meg Peacher.
Grazi Vezza, Leonie Schowtka, and Katheryn Milligan, and seniors Cristina Chiocca and Meg Peacher.
JULY 2016
7/13/16: NISCA releases National HS Rankings;
Weston Girls' and Boys' Teams each Top Three in US,
combine for top small school program in nation
JUNE 2016
6/13/16: Tide Assistant Bob Burrow
conquers the Strait of Gibraltar
On June 13, Weston Assistant Coach Bob Burrow swam the Strait of Gibraltar
with a friend, Grant. The pair completed the approximate 10.7-mile swim
in 4 hours and 21 minutes. Congratulations, Bob!
The plan of attack
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Bob and Grant boat out to the start point
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The swimmers enter the water
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Boat tracks swimmers & other boats
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Watch out for that Cargo Ship!
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Nice job, guys!
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MAY 2016
5/15/16: Barenholtz, Critchlow, and Milligan
recognized as NISCA Academic All Americas
Danielle Barenholtz (headed to Syracuse), Austin Critchlow (on his way to Stanford),
and Eric Milligan (Harvard-bound) were all named by NISCA as Academic All Americas.
To receive this honor, candidates must maintain a 3.75 CUM on a 4.0 scale,
and score points at the State Championships.
and Eric Milligan (Harvard-bound) were all named by NISCA as Academic All Americas.
To receive this honor, candidates must maintain a 3.75 CUM on a 4.0 scale,
and score points at the State Championships.
Danielle Barenholtz
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Austin Critchlow and Eric Milligan
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APRIL 2016
4/13/16: Blyzinskyj swims 55.62 in 100m Back
to take 8th at UK Championships/Olympic Trials
4/4/16: Blyzinskyj wins "The Florida Way Award"
4/2/16: Stephanie Palocz (WHS '12)
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MARCH 2016
3/26/16: Jack Blyzinskyj
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Jack at Georgia Tech with Florida's third-place team trophy
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3/9/16: In celebration of winning the 2016 State Title,
the Tide Boys were invited to The State House
as guests of Rep. Alice Peisch
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The group was given a tour of The State House, was recognized on the floor,
and was awarded certificates citing their accomplishment.
and was awarded certificates citing their accomplishment.
FEBRUARY 2016
2/21/16: Weston Girls are #2 at State Meet,
also receive MIAA Sportsmanship Award
On Sunday, 2/21/16, the Weston Girls took 2nd place
at the Mass. Division 2 State Championship Meet.
Just before the meet, the MIAA recognized Weston
as the 2016 Division 2 Sportsmanship Award winner.
at the Mass. Division 2 State Championship Meet.
Just before the meet, the MIAA recognized Weston
as the 2016 Division 2 Sportsmanship Award winner.
2/20/16: Weston Boys take 5th straight State Title
and 24th State Championship in the last 34 years
On Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Boston University Pool,
the Weston Boys took the 2016 State Team Championship
despite not winning a single event. The team did not take the lead
in the meet until the next-to-last event.
Prior to the meet, the team was also honored with
the MIAA 2016 Sportsmanship Award for Division 2.
the Weston Boys took the 2016 State Team Championship
despite not winning a single event. The team did not take the lead
in the meet until the next-to-last event.
Prior to the meet, the team was also honored with
the MIAA 2016 Sportsmanship Award for Division 2.
2/17/16 to 2/20/16: Tide Alumni shine
in Conference Championship Week
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Julimar Avila, Freshman, Boston Univ. Patriot League Championships at Navy Swam in several individual events Swam on several BU relays Played major role in BU's 3rd place finish Took 3rd in 100-yard Butterfly in 54.60 |
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Jack Blyzinskyj, Junior, Florida SEC Championships at Mizzou Swam several individual & relay events Part of three title-winning relays 200 medley relay - 20.93 backstroke 200 free relay - 19.05 anchor leg 400 medley relay - 45.41 backstroke |
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Mikaela Thompson, Freshman, Harvard Ivy League Champs at Princeton One-meter Diving Champion Winning total of 314.20 points New Meet Record New Pool Record |
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2/6/16: Junior Nick Diebold a DCL Champ in Breaststroke
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On Saturday, February 6, Weston Junior Nick Diebold took the DCL Title in the 100-yard Breaststroke in 1:01.67. |
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2/5/16: Weston Girls take Medley Relay at DCL Championships
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At the DCL Championships
on Saturday, February 6, the Medley Relay quartet of Caroline Bryson, Anna Tseng, Cristina Chiocca, and Katrina Angelucci, took the DCL title in 1:51.55. |
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2/4/16: Freshman Dale Nickerson takes DCL Title in Diving
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On Thursday, 2/4/16, rookie Dale Nickerson took the DCL Title in the one-meter Diving. His winning total was 295.60 points. |
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JANUARY 2016
1/24/16: Weston Girls take 30th Annual Bay View Invitational
On Sunday, January 24, the Weston Girls Team
took their third-ever Bay View Invitational Title.
Their first such honor since 2003,
Weston out-scored their nearest competitor
by more than 100 points,
despite not winning a single individual event.
The GLOWS did, however, win all three relays.
took their third-ever Bay View Invitational Title.
Their first such honor since 2003,
Weston out-scored their nearest competitor
by more than 100 points,
despite not winning a single individual event.
The GLOWS did, however, win all three relays.
1/9/16: Weston Boys take Read/Watmough Title
On Saturday, January 9, the Weston Boys Team
took their seventh consecutive team title
at Rhode Island's Read Watmough Invitational.
Held at Roger Williams University, it was the team's
12th victory in the last 13 seasons.
On Saturday, January 9, the Weston Boys Team
took their seventh consecutive team title
at Rhode Island's Read Watmough Invitational.
Held at Roger Williams University, it was the team's
12th victory in the last 13 seasons.
DECEMBER 2015
12/23/15: Caroline Bryson
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12/10/15: Austin Critchlow
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Weston Grads Julimar Avila ('15) and Bianca Tocci ('12)
are teammates, once again, but now at Boston University.
The Terriers are off to a strong start.
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NOVEMBER 2015
11/21/15: Blyzinskyj (WHS '13) wins in Ohio State Invite,
now down to 45.43 in the 100 back
11/13/15: Mikaela Thompson begins her Harvard Diving Career
on a winning note, taking first place
in the season opener against Cornell and Dartmouth
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11/6/15: Congratulations to Weston HS Grad ('13) Jack Blyzinskyj.
The Florida Junior posted a time of 46.21 in the 100-yd back
in a dual meet against South Carolina, today. This time tied Jack
for the NUMBER ONE slot in the country in the event.
OCTOBER 2015
10/8/15: Taksa Watts honored with one of eleven
2015 Henry L. Shattuck City Champion Awards
SEPTEMBER 2015
9/2/15: NISCA posts 2015 National Rankings -
in Public Schools with enrollments of 900 or less,
Weston Boys are Number Two in the USA,
and Weston Girls take first-ever National Title.
AUGUST 2015
8/27/15: The Boston
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Taska - a Social Worker in the Boston Public Schools - will be honored at an event
at the Seaport Hotel Plaza Ballroom on October 8. For more information:
at the Seaport Hotel Plaza Ballroom on October 8. For more information:
JULY 2015
Weston Girls are National Champions
The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) named the Weston girls' team
National Champions in Class 5 - Girls' teams from public schools with under 900 students.
It was the first-ever National Title for the girls' program.
National Champions in Class 5 - Girls' teams from public schools with under 900 students.
It was the first-ever National Title for the girls' program.
Weston Boys ranked second in the country
After two straight National Titles, Weston's Boys continued to score high, nationally, with a 2nd place finish in the NISCA rankings.
The Tide was runner up to Hamilton (MI) High School in Class 1 - boys' teams from public high schools with less than 900 kids.
Shown above are Weston's now-graduated seniors with the State Championship trophy.
The Tide was runner up to Hamilton (MI) High School in Class 1 - boys' teams from public high schools with less than 900 kids.
Shown above are Weston's now-graduated seniors with the State Championship trophy.
APRIL 2015
4/28/15: State Champs on-field at Fenway
On Tuesday, April 28, the Red Sox honored MIAA State Championship teams,
before the game. Both The GLOWS and Tide boys were recognized.
Getting ready under the centerfield bleachers.
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Walking through the centerfield garage door.
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Approaching The Green Monster.
Team shown on the scoreboard.
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On the field.
Group shot.
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4/9/15: EMISCA Honors Weston Staff
On Thursday, April 9, the Eastern Mass. Interscholastic Swim Coaches' Association
held their annual banquet at The Chateau Restaurant, in Waltham.
Parent volunteers Bob and Shannon Burrow were recognized
with the association's Meritorious Service Award,
Diving Coach Zach Lichter was named EMISCA's North Assistant Coach of the Year,
and Head Coach Claude Valle was cited as the North Girls' Coach of the Year.
The group is shown, below, along with Assistant Coaches
Jim McLaughlin and Vickie Alleva.
4/8/15: State Champs visit State House
On Wednesday, April 8, both the girls' and boys' State Teams
visited The State House, as guests of Rep. Alice Peisch.
The teams are pictured, below, with Rep. Peisch.
Along the way, the teams also met Massachusetts Governor
Charlie Baker (far below, left), and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh (far below, right.)
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MARCH 2015
3/31/15: Chow, Blaesser, Thompson,
and Avila named Academic All America
Each year, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches' Association
recognizes deserving high school seniors as NISCA Academic All Americans.
To be cited, individuals must have a 3.75 CUM, or higher, on the NISCA scale,
and score points at the State Championship Meet. This year, four members
of The Tide were recognized. Pictured below (L to R) are 2015 honorees
Kyle Chow, Alan Blaesser, Mikaela Thompson, and Julimar Avila.
3/23/15: Diving Coach Zach Lichter named
NCAA Div. 3 Girls' National Diving COY
Weston Diving Coach Zach Lichter, also Diving Coach at Wellesley College,
was recently recognized by the NCAA as their
2015 Girls' National Diving Coach of the Year.
Zach is shown, below, with his Wellesley divers. For more info:
FEBRUARY 2015
A first: BOTH girls' and boys' win State Title in the same season
2/20/15: Congrats to the boys' team;
2015 Team State Champions,
4th in a row and 23rd State Title for the program!
L to R: seniors Jonathan Seel, Alan Blaesser,
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Weston's Medley Relay, L to R, of
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2/14/15: Congratulations, GLOWS:
2015 Team State Champions,
First time in school history!
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State Champion Medley Relay of, L to R,
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State Champion in one-meter Diving,
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2/12/15: Posted by Florida Gators on YouTube -
Click image to watch video...
JANUARY 2015
On Senior Day versus Hopkinton, Weston Swimmer Natasha Joglekar was named the 2015 DCL Courage Award Winner. Given annually to an athlete demonstrating extraordinary courage and perseverance, Waltham AD Bill Foley (left) presented the honor to the senior, who is currently undergoing Chemo. Weston AD Mike McGrath (right) was also on hand. |
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1/23/15: Four Pool and one Varsity Record set on Senior Day
On Senior Day against Hopkinton, The GLOWS established four new Pool Records, and one Varsity Record.
Pictured below, L to R, Caroline Bryson, Julimar Avila, Cristina Chiocca, Katrina Angelucci, and Mikaela Thompson.
Bryson, Avila, Chiocca, and Angelucci set a Pool Record of 1:48.39 in the 200-yd. Medley Relay, breaking the
previous mark of 1:50.06, set by Bianca Tocci, Maddie Pierce, Katie Kim, and Victoria Bryson, in 2012.
It was the second fastest medley in team history. Individually, Avila set new Pool Records
in the 100 freestyle (51.49) and 100 breaststroke (1:05.86), both breaking marks set by Eliza Butts, in 2006.
Thompson bested her own Pool and Varsity marks in the diving with a total of 340.80 points for six dives.
Pictured below, L to R, Caroline Bryson, Julimar Avila, Cristina Chiocca, Katrina Angelucci, and Mikaela Thompson.
Bryson, Avila, Chiocca, and Angelucci set a Pool Record of 1:48.39 in the 200-yd. Medley Relay, breaking the
previous mark of 1:50.06, set by Bianca Tocci, Maddie Pierce, Katie Kim, and Victoria Bryson, in 2012.
It was the second fastest medley in team history. Individually, Avila set new Pool Records
in the 100 freestyle (51.49) and 100 breaststroke (1:05.86), both breaking marks set by Eliza Butts, in 2006.
Thompson bested her own Pool and Varsity marks in the diving with a total of 340.80 points for six dives.
After three consecutive State Titles, and back-to-back
National Titles, the National Federation of State High Schools named Weston's Head Coach as their 2014 National Coach of the Year for Boys' Swimming and Diving. 
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DECEMBER 2014
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12/23/14: Julimar Avila erases oldest Varsity Record In the Dec. 23 meet versus Wayland, senior Julimar Avila broke the School Record in the 200-yard Individual Medley. Julimar's time of 2:05.36 broke the previous mark of 2:08.40 set by Eliza Butts in 2005. |
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12/11/14: Mikaela Thompson starts the season with a bang against Dover-Sherborn Competing in her first meet of the 2014 - 2015 season, senior Mikaela Thompson set a new Varsity Record of 330.35 points in the one-meter diving. |
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NOVEMBER 2014
11/30/14: Volunteer Assistant and Tide Alum Tucker Wetmore ('06) competes in The Ironman, in Cozumel, Mexico
Participating in a field of 2,800 athletes, Tucker finished 48th in the 25-29 age group.
He was also 5th coming out of the swim, overall. Congratulations, Tucker!
He was also 5th coming out of the swim, overall. Congratulations, Tucker!
2.4-mile Swim |
112-mile Bike |
26.2-mile Run |
SEPTEMBER 2014
9/1/14: Assistant Coaches Bob Burrow and Rip Reeves
successfully conquer The English Channel
Leaving the Port of Dover at 9:10pm EST on 8/31/14,
Bob and Rip were part of a 5-person team to swim across The English Channel, relay-style.
Each of the five athletes took approximate one-hour turns.
As it worked out, Rip swan the first leg, leaving England, and Bob swam the final leg,
arriving in France at 8:23am EST on 9/1/14, making their time an impressive 11 hours, 13 minutes.
Their group finished first of all relays swimming The Channel, that day.
Bob and Rip were part of a 5-person team to swim across The English Channel, relay-style.
Each of the five athletes took approximate one-hour turns.
As it worked out, Rip swan the first leg, leaving England, and Bob swam the final leg,
arriving in France at 8:23am EST on 9/1/14, making their time an impressive 11 hours, 13 minutes.
Their group finished first of all relays swimming The Channel, that day.
Bob and Rip proudly wear Tide T shirts,
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GPS tracked their progress; this is the path the relay took.
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AUGUST 2014
8/12/14: NISCA posts final National Rankings - congrats, Tide!
Weston Swimmers/Divers love their sport - and pass it on
Many Weston Swimmers and Divers love their sport so much that they are coaches in the off-season.
This was never more evident that at the August 2, ICC Summer Swim/Dive Championship Meet.
5 of 6 clubs at the meet have boasted at least one member of their coaching staff from WHS in the last 2 seasons.
This was never more evident that at the August 2, ICC Summer Swim/Dive Championship Meet.
5 of 6 clubs at the meet have boasted at least one member of their coaching staff from WHS in the last 2 seasons.
Back Row, L to R: Kian Nowrouzi, Woodland (WHS '12), Anna Neufeld, Woodland (WHS '14), Victoria Bryson, Woodland (WHS '14),
Camille Casey, Brae Burn (WHS '13), Bianca Tocci, Weston (WHS '12), Ryan Burrow, Woodland (WHS '13),
Sean Burrow, Woodland (WHS '16), and Tommy Peacher, Woodland (WHS '13).
Front Row, L to R: Cristina Chiocca, Woodland (WHS '17), Katrina Angelucci, Woodland (WHS '17),
WHS Head Coach Claude Valle, Woodland (WHS '80), and Maddie Pierce, Wellesley (WHS '12).
Camille Casey, Brae Burn (WHS '13), Bianca Tocci, Weston (WHS '12), Ryan Burrow, Woodland (WHS '13),
Sean Burrow, Woodland (WHS '16), and Tommy Peacher, Woodland (WHS '13).
Front Row, L to R: Cristina Chiocca, Woodland (WHS '17), Katrina Angelucci, Woodland (WHS '17),
WHS Head Coach Claude Valle, Woodland (WHS '80), and Maddie Pierce, Wellesley (WHS '12).
JULY 2014
Don't dive in that pool!
The Pool closed down on July 31 for repairs.
For the first time in over 20 years, the pool was drained
so that damaged tiles on the bottom could be replaced.
For the first time in over 20 years, the pool was drained
so that damaged tiles on the bottom could be replaced.
JUNE 2014
Weston Boys take 5th NISCA National Title in 14 years
The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) recently released their 2014 HS Team Rankings.
With a team total of 4,651 points, the Weston Boys made it back-to-back National Titles in Class 1 -
public high schools with 900 students or less - and five such title in fourteen seasons.
Congratulations, Tide!
With a team total of 4,651 points, the Weston Boys made it back-to-back National Titles in Class 1 -
public high schools with 900 students or less - and five such title in fourteen seasons.
Congratulations, Tide!
NISCA ranks Weston Girls #2 in U.S.
In their annual National Dual Meet Rankings, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA)
ranked the Weston High Girls number two in the country for Public Schools with 900 students or less.
This is the GLOWS highest ranking, ever, and their 4,924-point team total is also an all-time best.
Congratulations, GLOWS!
ranked the Weston High Girls number two in the country for Public Schools with 900 students or less.
This is the GLOWS highest ranking, ever, and their 4,924-point team total is also an all-time best.
Congratulations, GLOWS!
MAY 2014
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Congratulations Eric Nilsson, Tide '06:
from May 1-4, Eric swam in the 2014 Nationwide US Masters Nationals. Swimming against several former Olympic Gold Medalists, Eric took four individual National Titles. He won the 500 free (4:27.24), 100 free (9:25.67), 200 fly (1:49.34), and 400 IM (3:56.30) in the 25 - 29 age group. Eric also swam in the 100 free (45.99 for 7th) and 200 free (1:37.53 for 2nd). |
Eric Nilsson (top, left) with his Maters' teammates at Nationals.
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APRIL 2014
Members of the Boys' State Championship Team,
individual Girl State Champions, and their coaches,
visited the Massachusetts State House on April 2,
as guests of Rep. Alice Piesch, and were recognized by The House.
MARCH 2014
FEBRUARY 2014
On February 18-22,
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Florida's 400 Medley Relay team of, L ro R,
Jack Blyzinskyj (46.70 backstroke), Brad DeBorde (41.35 freestyle), Marcin Cieslak (45.14 butterfly), and Eduardo Solaeche (52.46 breaststroke). |
On Sunday, February 16, 2014, at MIT,
The Tide takes their 22nd Boys State Title in 32 years:
"A wonderful, unexpected, gift of a season."
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Great job, GLOWS!
On Saturday, 2/15/14,
the Weston Girls took second place
at the MIAA Div. II State Championships.
Congratulations to Victoria Bryson
and Mikaela Thompson
for winning individual State Titles
at the MIAA Div II State Meet.
It was Victoria's first individual state win
(shown below, left, winning at MIT)
while Mikaela made it back-to-back victories
(shown below, right, diving at Sectionals.)
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On February 14-16, at the Women's
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On Tuesday, 2/11/14,
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Congratulations to Mikaela Thompson and Danielle Barenholtz, who finished second and sixth at the North Sectional Championships. (Mikaela set a new school record for 11 dives.) |
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JANUARY 2014
On Friday, January 24, against Hopkinton, Victoria Bryson
and Mikaela Thompson each set new records for Weston.
Victoria set a new Pool Record of 23.77 in the 50-yard Freestyle.
Mikaela's 307.60-point total for six dives set both a Pool
and Varsity Record in the six-dive format.
Also against Hopkinton,
Sam Cekala became just the 23rd swimmer
in Weston High School history to score
1,000 career points for The tide.
DECEMBER 2013
Congratulations to, L to R, Meg Peacher, Anna Tseng,
Natalie Casey, Katerina Georgakopoulos, Bella DiPietro,
Cristina Chiocca, Paige Holman, and Katrina Angelucci;
on 12/23/13, these eight freshman girls combined
to establish new rookie records in all three relays.
200 medley relay 1:58.85
200 freestyle relay 1:47.16
400 freestyle relay 4:02.13
Congratulations to Mikaela Thompson
New Varsity Record
281.90 points for six dives
in the one-meter event.
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OCTOBER 2013
AUGUST 2013
Congratulations to Tide Alum
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Eric Nilsson at the 2013 Boston Light Swim
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JULY 2013
JUNE 2013
Congratulations to the Tide Class of 2013
on their June 7 graduation from WHS
APRIL 2013
On April 3, 2013, in honor of their Division II title,
the Weston High Boys' State Swimming and Diving Team
visited the State House as a guest of Rep. Alice Peisch.
The squad poses below with Governor Patrick.
MARCH 2013
Five members of the WHS Class of 2013
were named NISCA Academic All-Americans.
Below, L to R, they are Katie Kim, Tommy Peacher,
Ryan Burrow, Ian Delaney, and Jamie Packs.
To be honored, athletes must score at the State Meet,
and carry a 3.75 CUM, or better, through high school.
were named NISCA Academic All-Americans.
Below, L to R, they are Katie Kim, Tommy Peacher,
Ryan Burrow, Ian Delaney, and Jamie Packs.
To be honored, athletes must score at the State Meet,
and carry a 3.75 CUM, or better, through high school.
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FEBRUARY 2013
Weston Boys' Swimming and Diving:
2013 MIAA Division II State Championship Team.
Team title number 21.
Congratulations to our
individual and relay State Champions
Jack Blyzinskyj
50 Freestyle - 20.50 - State Record 100 Backstroke - 49.68 |
Mikaela Thompson
1-meter Diving - 516.65 |
L to R: Jack Blyzinskyj, Tommy Peacher,
Ryan Burrow, and Sam Cekala. 200 Freestyle Relay - 1:26.39 |
Tommy Peacher
200 Freestyle - 1:43.09 100 Freestyle - 47.16 |
Ryan Burrow
100 Butterfly - 52.00 |
L to R: Tommy Peacher, Ryan Burrow,
Ian Delaney, and Jack Blyzinskyj. 400 Freestyle Relay - 3:09.42 |
Weston boys take the 2013 Dual County League
Boys' Swimming and Diving Team Title.
JANUARY 2013
Inclusion student Otto Plank, a freshman on the team,
got his first varsity win this month, against Hopkinton.
It was a truly special moment for all those in attendance.
got his first varsity win this month, against Hopkinton.
It was a truly special moment for all those in attendance.
Freshmen Girls set new rookie records in
the 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay.
Freshman 200 Medley Relay (2:02.02) of
(clockwise from swimmer in the water) Emma Marlow-Benedick (27.78 free), Alexandra Barry (32.05 backstroke), Jackie Joseph (29.68 butterfly), and Caroline Bryson (32.51 breaststroke). |
L to R: Jackie Joseph (59.30 leadoff), Caroline Bryson (57.14), Caroline Kim (1:03.74), and Alexandra Barry (1:02.55), established a new freshman record in the 400 Freestyle Relay of 4:02.73. |
JULY 2012
GLOWS quartet make NISCA All-America team
on all three relays - below, left to right: Julimar Avila,
Victoria Bryson, Maddie Pierce, and Bianca Tocci,
made the cut in the 200 Medley Relay (1:46.52 - 58th in the US),
the 200 Freestyle Relay (1:35.64 - 27th in the nation), and
the 400 Freestyle Relay (3:30.37 - 64th in the country).
At the same time Missy Franklin was making a splash
at the 2012 Summer Olympics,
NISCA published the 2012 HS All-America team.
Look closely at these two medley relays from the list...
JUNE 2012
The TIDE graduates 19 seniors from Weston HS.
(Two are missing.)
FEBRUARY 2012
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L to R: Bianca Tocci, Maddie Pierce,
Julimar Avila, and Victoria Bryson. |
JANUARY 2012
On January 26, 2012
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FEBRUARY 2011
At the 2011 MIAA Division II
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L to R: Jack Blyzinskyj (22.26 lead off), Tyler Lewtan (22.20),
Ian Delaney (22.22), and Tommy Peacher (21.87). |
JANUARY 2011
The Last day of January 2011 was a day of surprising records:
On senior day, Dale Ziobro set a new Pool Record of 376.15 points for 11 dives.
Initially, an error on Dale's score sheet left everyone believing she had just missed
the previous mark. When the error was discovered, Dale had a surprise record.
Soon thereafter, the GLOWS' 200 Freestyle Relay - having not broken 1:42 on the
season - set out for the Pool Record of 1:40. After a series of shocking perfor-
mances, the quartet not only set a Pool Mark, but a Varsity Record, too, at 1:38.89.
L to R: Coach Valle, Dale Ziobro, Cheryl Lang,
Bianca Tocci, Seena Potter, and Victoria Bryson. |
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FEBRUARY 2010
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At the Div. II Girls' State Meet, Bianca Tocci and Katie Kim placed 1-3 in the 100 Butterfly. Bianca set a new School Record and made the All-America consideration cut in 57.38. |
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Boys' Team takes 2nd at State Meet:
after a 15-0 dual meet season, the boys
extended a streak of Top-3 finishes
at States to 24 seasons.
Shocking Sectional winners:
With The GLOWS going after All-America
cuts in the 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays,
Weston put together a relay of "leftovers"
for the opening Medley Relay.
While both freestyle relays made AA consideration,
each relay finished 2nd. The medley team of, below,
L to R, Devin McCarron, Eve Jakubowski, Stephanie Palocz,
and Cheryl Lang, took first overall, in 1:53.19.
JANUARY 2010
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FEBRUARY 2009
At the 2009 Division II State Championships,
the 200 Freestyle Relay team of, L to R,
Matt Sanda, Niko Svensson, CJ Valle, and Jake Lichter
took the State Title in 1:29.41.
Adding to the accomplishment, not one member of the relay
had scored an individual point at the State Meet a year earlier.
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Looking for a break from the 500 Freestyle,
Jake Lichter tried the 100 Breaststroke at Sectionals.
Seeded seventh, Jake dropped 5 seconds
to go 1:00.90 and take the Sectional Title.
He was the third different Weston boy
to win the Sectional Title in the 100 Breaststroke
in three years, following Mason White ('07)
and Michael Grant ('08).
JANUARY 2009
High Point-Scorers from the Bay View Meet:
GLOWS freshman Maddie Pierce (far right) and
North Kingstown junior (and 2008 Olympian) Elizabeth Beisel
(2nd from left) with their high-point trophies.
Jake Lichter scores his 1,000th career point
on a come-from-behind finish
in the 400 Free Relay against Concord-Carlisle.
(Jake is the lower of the two swimmers shown.)
On Senior Day against Hopkinton,
Shelby Friel became the first GLOW
to break the minute-barrier in the 100 fly.
She set, or was part of, four Pool Records
on the afternoon; the 100 Butterfly
and all three relays.
Also on Senior Day against Hopkinton,
divers Nick Burkus (left) and Taylor Cirtchlow (right)
put up Weston's two highest 6-dive totals of all time.
Nick set a Pool and School Record of 330.55
while Taylor set a Freshman Record of 323.45.
Diving Coach Lori Waresmith is shown with the duo.
In January, 2009, the Weston Pool was closed
for approximately one month. During that time,
The Tide, thanks to the generosity of Wayland,
practiced at the old Wayland Pool.
FEBRUARY 2008
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Five State Records and Eight State Meet firsts:
Tide Swimmers, with coaches, L to R:
Caroline Curtis, Courtney Davies, Stuart Butts,
Chris Rossborough, Michael Grant,
Graham Frankel, and Claude Valle.
This quartet set State Records in all three relays (1:34.07 - 1:25.83 - 3:08.45),
while Frankel set marks in both the 50 (20.77) and 100 freestyles (45.66).
Butts was a State Champ in the 200 IM and 100 back (1:54.12 - 52.15),
Rossborough took the 100 fly (51.43),
and Grant was first in the 100 breaststroke (59.13).
GLOWS take 3rd at State Championship:
pictured outside the Harvard Pool,
Weston extended a streak of Top-3 finishes
at the State Meet to 11 seasons.
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Supporting The GLOWS: L to R,
Graham Frankel, Michael Grant, CJ Valle, Connor Sanders,
Stuart Butts, Adam Libert, and Chris Rossborough.
JANUARY 2008
Tide Class of 2008 at Senior Day, with coaches:
the 20 members The Tide class of 2008,
18 of which qualified for Sectionals or States.
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