Thursday, October 16, was Senior Night for the East Kentwood High School Women’s Swim Team. Our granddaughter, Briana, was one of four seniors who were honored that evening. Their mothers had prepared photo displays for all to see. As you can see, Briana’s mom, Barbara, is a very creative gal. She has a real flair for organizing and design.

Briana is introduced with her parents, Bryant and Barbara. Other seniors are: Eliza (goalie on the water-polo team), Emma and Leslie.

Briana started competitive swimming in Junior High School with the [coed] Kentwood Aquatics club. She has swum all four years in High School.

Her best memories: Making new friends, a team captain for two years and swimming with shoes on.

Future goals: Study for an advanced nursing degree. Play club water polo in college. Live in a different country, preferably somewhere with nicer weather.

Words of Wisdom: “Winning is overrated. The only time it is really important is in surgery and war.” — Al McGuire

While Briana shouts encouragement to a teammate on her relay team, her friend, Christian, looks on from the far right. The stop watch he is holding is for a backup to the electronic timer.

Swim season will soon be over. I’m sure Briana will miss the 5:30 AM practice sessions. Or perhaps not. Can you imagine the discipline it takes to keep that schedule and achieve scholastic All-State honors? I think she’ll be ready next year when she graduates and moves on to college.

Congrats Briana! We love you very much.