2014 - 2015
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.
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On the field.
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Team shown on the scoreboard.
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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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Austin Critchlow was a State Champ
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Johnny Prindle took the 100 breaststroke
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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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Top distance swimmer in Division 2,
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State-best 200 freestyle relay team of, L to R,
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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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1/13/15: Julimar Avila
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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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