Swim Banquet
West Shore YMCA
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West Shore Country Club
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
2009 awards banquet
Agenda
Welcome Steph Kinsey,
Emily Weaner, Claire Loht
Invocation Guy Tanguay
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“WSY Year in Pictures” Mike Gobrecht
Senior Recognition & Mike Gobrecht
Recognition of Senior’s Parents
WSY Alumni Anne Greenawalt
(WSY Class of 2002)
“After 17 Years, We Are Finally Vince Phillips
Getting the Hang of It”
Coaches’ Remarks WSY Coaching Staff
Awards Presentations WSY Coaching Staff
National Team Remarks Justin Beegle, Adrienne Phillips,
Julia Brownrigg
Closing Remarks Mike Gobrecht
Brief Bio of Anne Greenawalt:
Anne graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 2002. Anne swam at the YMCA from the time she was 6, having swam
in meets such as YMCA Mini Meets, YMCA Nationals, YMCA States, YMCA Districts, and the Swim International Meet
in Canada. Anne Greenawalt graduated in 2007 with a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University
of East Anglia in Norwich, England. In 2006 she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College in Creative
Writing and Women’s Studies. She was the runner-up in the 2008 Word Clay Short Story Collection Contest, a national
competition. As part of the prize Word Clay published her collection entitled “Growing Up Girl.” Currently, she lives in
her hometown of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and works as a manager at the Borders Bookstore in Camp Hill. She’s
working with a literary agent on a novel about female athletes in ancient Sparta.”
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Parents
Thank you to all parents for the numerous hours of volunteer support, carpools,
cheerleading, fundraising, creative ideas, “board sitting,” time, money, and effort
to once again make the West Shore YMCA have another successful year!
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Justin Beegle
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Watching my teammates achieve their goals through their hard work and
dedication.
List your school and community activities:
Student Council President, Vice President of the Spanish Club, Math League,
SADD, National Honor Society, Peer Tutor, Literary Magazine, Coordinator
of IMPRINT tutoring program, Quiz Bowl team
Parent’s Names:
Greg and Becky
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
6 years
College or University?
Undecided
Future plans?
Attend college and pursue a law degree
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Use time as a tool, not as a couch.
Julia Brownrigg
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Team trips to Canada, Olympic Training Center, and Nationals
List your school and community activities:
Cumberland Valley High School
Parent’s Names:
Geoff and Karen
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
4 years
College or University?
Shippensburg
Future plans?
Attending Shippensburg University, majoring in graphic design/
communication journalism.
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Work hard in practice.
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Alisha Foltz
What is your favorite swimming memory?
The BBQ at morning practices.
List your school and community activities:
Cedar Cliff High School, Swimming, Senior Senate, Key
Club, National Honor Society
Parent’s Names:
Matt & Dee Foltz
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
8 years
College or University?
Undecided. Susquehanna or Lebanon Valley.
Lauren McCleaf
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Placing 10th at Long Course Nationals in the 200 Fly
List your school and community activities:
National Art Honor Society, Future Farmers of
America, Soccer and Volleyball
Parent’s Names:
Susan and Joseph
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
8 years
College or University?
South Dakota State University
Future plans?
Get an Agricultural Education Degree to teach High
School Students.
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
KICK!!!! Oh, wait, Mike will remind you of that.
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Enya Messersmith
What is your favorite swimming memory?
My favorite swimming memory is having practice at the
Outdoor Pool and swimming in the disgusting freezing
water.
List your school and community activities:
Delone Catholic
Parent’s Names:
Joanne and Gray
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
1 year
College or University?
Clarion University
Future plans?
My future plans are to go to college and get a good education and to do well in swimming. After college, I’d like to
travel and see the world.
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Always keep a positive attitude. Set goals for yourself and
work hard to achieve them.
Eric Naylor
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Swimming on Dover’s 200 Medley Relay freshman year with
my brother.
List your school and community activities:
High School, Cross Country and Swimming
Parent’s Names:
Mike and Sue Naylor
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
3 years
College or University?
Shippensburg University
Future plans?
Swim in college, majoring in secondary education to be a
math teacher.
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Adrienne Phillips
What is your favorite swimming memory?
It is so hard to pick out one thing from being on the team for
14 years. However, I will never forget the close relationships
that I have made with various teammates, the trips to YMCA
Nationals, and everything that the WSY has taught me.
List your school and community activities:
Cumberland Valley High School/Trinity High School, Swim
for West Shore YMCA and Trinity, Key club, Latin club,
Forensics Science Club, National Honors Society, Tutoring
Parent’s Names:
Claudia and Vince Phillips
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
14 years
College or University?
Swimming for Towson University
Future plans?
I plan to major in exercise science at Towson University.
I then plan on becoming an athletic trainer. I then plan to
go to medical school to become a sports physician.
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Work hard (no matter how hard it is) and believe in yourself.
Lauren Schmittle
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Outdoor practices with giant spiders, dead frogs, and no
eyebrows, the girls winning Long course nationals . . . and
getting bags for winning the 800 free relay :)
List your school and community activities:
National Honor Society Treasurer, Habitat For Humanity,
York Suburban Swim Team Captain
Parent’s Names:
Lisa and Karl Schmittle
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
2 years
College or University?
University of North Carolina
Future plans?
Graduate, attend UNC, and live a happy life!
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers
Always have fun with swimming and enjoy the time you
have with your teammates.
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Megan Soisson
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Apples vs. Oranges and the Colorado Training Trip
List your school and community activities:
Key Club Officer, National Honor Society, Track, Field Hockey, Swimming Captain, Sports Editor of School Newspaper,
Peer Tutoring, Volunteering at Holy Spirit, Mini-THON
Parent’s Names:
Mike and Denise Soisson
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
8 years
College or University?
University of Pennsylvania
Future plans?
Specialize and become a Nurse Practitioner
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Make the most out of your time at practice and at meets with
your friends. Work hard, play hard. :)
Adam Wenner
What is your favorite swimming memory?
Hanging out with friends at Nationals and freshmen year winning High School Districts with Coach John.
List your school and community activities:
In addition to WSY Swim team, Adam is a member of the CV
Track and Field team (1yr), CV high school swim team (4yrs),
CV varsity water polo team: goalie (4 years), and honor roll.
Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, former daycare volunteer and assistant, lifeguard, and he is currently doing shadow
volunteer work at Carlisle Hospital.
Parent’s Names:
Pam and Dave Wenner
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
5 short years
College or University?
Duquesne University
Future plans?
Major in Physical Therapy and swim for the Dukes
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Make the most of the time you have with the WSY swim team!
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Alison Zelenky
What is your favorite swimming memory?
All of the national trips, watching everyone swim at finals
and finally being allowed to go on the beach the last day.
List your school and community activities:
Model United Nations, Key Club, Diversity Club, Class
Officer, Tennis, Cross Country, Track, Soccer and Swim
Teams, Rotary Club Student of the Month.
Parent’s Names:
John and Kirsten Zelenky
Number of years swimming at the WSY?
7 years
College or University?
Seton Hall University
Future plans?
Will study nursing and swim on the swim team.
Any words of advice to current WSY swimmers?
Swim because you want to be there, not because you have
to. By doing this, you will always have fun and accomplish
any goal you set.
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Team and Age Group Scores
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Combined Team (Boys and Girls)
Team Champion
Girls Team 1st
9–10 Girls—5th
9–10 Boys—2nd
11–12 Girls—1st
11–12 Boys—1st
13–14 Girls—1st
13–14 Boys—3rd
Senior Girls—1st
Senior Boys—2nd
Boys Team 1st
2009 YMCA districts
Team and Age Group Scores
Combined Team (Boys and Girls) Team Champion
Girls Team 1st
9–10 Girls—5th
11–12 Girls—1st
11–12 Boys—2nd
13–14 Girls—1st
13–14 Boys—3rd
Senior Girls—1st
Senior Boys—1st
Boys Team 1st
9–10 Boys—5th
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Years of Participation
WSY Swimming
14 Years
Adrienne Phillips
(1995-1996)
12 Years
Stephanie Kinsey
(1997-1998)
9 Years
Alisha Foltz
Anthony Byles
(2000-2001)
Anna Gasparini
8 Years
Kimberly Jerzerick
Megan Soisson
(2001-2002)
Steven Gasparini
Brett Whalen
7 Year
Dalton Heiland
Emily Weaner
Alison Zelenky
Lauren McCleaf
(2002-2003)
Joshua Stewart
Andrew Quigley
Claire Loht
6 Year
Justin Beegle
Kaitlyn Bentzel
Ryan Kidd
Jonathan Tanguay
Karlee Hoke
Caroline Dengler
(2003-2004)
Ashley Foltz
Carrigan Eckels
Mark Panas
Shane Mitchell
Henry Tanguay
5 Year
Seth Wenner
Jack Brenneman
Alexis Anderson
Jarod Anderson
Samantha Shirtliff
(2004-2005)
Adam Wenner
George Massie
Ryan Freeman
Megan Ross
Alaina Smith
4 Year
(2005-2006)
Alex Apa
Sam Apa
Gregory Ballew
Veronica Bani
Julia Brownrigg
Kimberly Brownrigg
Ben Johnston
Carly Kent
Grace Kent
Bennett Massie
Padraic Manning
Ryan Turner
Nick Perry
Olivia Sinclair
Inna Reznitchenko
Katherine Ross
Zachary Rickens
3 Year
Lindsay Berra
Alex Bornman
Ryan Brockington
Sean Daley
Rachel Durnin
Jeremy Lake
John Leighton
Summer McIntyre
Sabrina Mortell
Joseph Tanguay
(2006-2007)
Jessica Burkett
Amber Brockington
Erin Johnston
Jack Dengler
Heather Furlong
Joshua Lake
William Massie
Jackson Ross
Michael Zimmerman
Garrett Treaster
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2 Year
Trevor Adams
Jayne Baehr
Luke Beltrandi
Sara Bixler
Maddie Clemmer
Ethan Dolan
Caitlyn Grantham
Allie Jenkins
Jacob Jenkins
Myles Klapkopwski
Katie McCarty
Quinn Pickering
Anna Schmittle
Emily Schmittle
Zach Snyder
Carley Vaughn
Peighton Wright
Jackson Ross
(2007-2008)
Jake Perry
Kyra Beltrandi
Ryan Bixler
Matt Brady
Tyler Clemmer
Emily Filburn
Maddie Hoch
Emily Jenkins
Emma Kenee
Jesse Margraf
Elizabeth Migatulski
Grace Roane-Hopkins
Natalie Snyder
Lauren Schmittle
Mason Tate
Haley Vaughn
Drew Tanguay
1 Year
Ava Arnold
Austin Bohn
Tyler Brockington
Amber Burd
Tommy Chase
Ethan Cohen
Ellen Comitale
Brennan Conway
Cameryn Cook
Olivia Cunningham
Alison Dundore
Lauren Eby
Olivia Filburn
Christopher Furlong
Lucas Haywood
Konrad Heinbaugh
Grant Hoffman
Noah Hoffman
Ruth Hoffman
Kodi Ireland
Camille Kent
Lauren Labell
Drake Lamb
Emily Lupi
Lily Markley
Enya Messersmith
Andrew Morrow
Alexandra Paxton
Kyle Pickering
Amanda Preston
Karl Schmittle
Logan Skiles
Kimmi Szajnuk
Adam Winer
Makenzie Wrightstone
(2008-2009)
Zachary Beatty
Travis Bohn
Carrie Brough
Mimi Chase
Angelica Ciulla
Luca Colestock
Kasi Conjack
Calle Cook
Hayley Crownover
Talon Davidson
Lauren Dundore
Rachel Eby
Caroline Finkbeiner
Taylor Haverstock
Gracie Heinbaugh
Roxie Hoch
Josiah Hoffman
Rachael Hoffman
Titus Hoffman
Jessica Jaselskis
Courtney Kraus
Jessica LaMarca
Nicole Lee
Alden Mallory
Delaney McCracken
Tarryn Morris
Carly Munchel
Morgan Pfaff
Joanne Pokrzywa
Max Reznitchenko
Andrew Siemon
Andy Snyder
Mike Thatcher
Rachel Winer
W
ow, what an exciting year for WSY! State champs for the 7th year in a
row! Congratulations to all swimmers, and a big thank-you to all parents. As for myself
as you all know it has been a year of challenges as I like to think of it. I just wanted to take
a very brief moment to say a very special Thank-you to some people who became such an important
part of my recovery. When I started this, I never realized how important my friends would be until
they became active in my recovery and they helped me over come this challenge.
First to Greg and Michelle Sheibley; you are the most amazing, thoughtful friends ever. To
organize something as grand as the t-shirt drive was simply wonderful. I will never forget the day you
me asked if you could do this Greg and I fell over in the shop. Michelle, only you could take me for a
wig and not get us kicked out after the way we behaved. You guys truly are my friends and I love you
both, Thank-you from the bottom of my heart.
To Pam Wenner; my meals on wheels . . . every week I had the best meals for puddy and I . . .
I would say to Pud, Pam cooked and she would get so excited, we would barely make it home before
she would try to eat. I don’t think I can ever replace those meals. And believe me those dinners kept
me eating many an evening when I had no appetite. Knowing you made it I had to try some of it and
I usually ended up eating, so I Thank-you for helping to keep me healthy.
Lisa Schmittle . . . for always keeping Puddy happy with her cheeeeezzzeeee pretzels which is
the best thing you could have done for me. A happy Puddy makes me happy as well.
Lisa Vaughn for always making me smile . . . no matter what.
Jen Eby for always thinking of my “coffee” . . .
And I know I am forgetting someone . . . but I want to say thank-you to all my WSY friends
who helped me get through this journey.
I did want to say a VERY SPECIAL THANK-YOU to my dear friends Stephanie and Coach
Guy. I would not have made it without their friendship and trust. Many a day I would spend on
the computer with Coach Guy just trying to understand all this. Coach Guy you are the kindest,
most trustworthy, loving man I have ever met and I thank-you for being my friend. Stephanie and
I have cried, laughed, and it always comes back to friendship. Thank-you for your prayers and I
love you both.
Finally to my family . . . I could not have gotten thru any of this without my family. My mom
asked me what she can do to help me, I told her to just take care of Puddy . . . and, I think she did a
great job. My dad is our chauffeur and our dog sitter in all this, and he just does anything for me right
now. So to my mom and dad I want to say I love you and will never forget what you have done.
To my daughters . . . Kendell . . . she is my rock . . . a lot like her mom. She was very angry
about this. Her focus was get it done and move on mom. Too much to do mom, Pud has too much
swimming left, you cannot be sick. I kept her attitude the entire way thru as much as possible.
My Puddy is another story . . . you own my heart . . . which is why I needed to “get it done
and move on”. So I thank-you for shaving my head, even though you did not want to . . . only you
could do that without making me feel bad . . . thank-you for not laughing when I had no eyebrows
or no eyelashes. You were the best even when I was so sick and could not take care of you. You are a
beautiful young lady and I am very proud of you, and proud to call you my own.
Thanx, Coach Kim
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