6-25-08: The last time RST sent someone to the Olympic trials was when Coach Vicky West was a club swimmer. Now, history repeats itself, and what's even more amazing is that we're sending FOUR HIGHSCHOOL boys to the Olympic Trials...something that is very rarely, if ever, done.
So to honor these 4 guys, their coaches, and parents, we had a special send-off, signing, and ice cream social as they prepare to leave for Omaha.
The swimmers are Austin Brown (200-meter butterfly), Tyler Harp (100-meter freestyle) and Joey Hale (50 free) - all of Redlands High School - and Karl Krug (50 free) of Yucaipa High School. (Source: John Murphy's blog, "Prep Dog", on the The Sun's website)
Good luck to these 4 guys!
Coach Vicky waves as she is recognized as our club's previous multiple Olympic trials swimmer.
Signing the 4 guys' banners, wishing them well!
President Neal talks about this historic occasion to the team.
Their coach, Head Coach Chuck, talks about the sacrifices and hard work that these guys, and their parents, have made to get where they are at.
Kim Pepper gives them going away gift bags as they begin their journey to Omaha.
Here are a few more candids from the ice cream social and send-off.
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