2011 Boys Dream

Team

200 Medley Relay

Division 1 State Champions Time:1:34.50

School: Saline

Team members: Josh Ehrman Mike Fisher David Boland Andrew Krieber

200 Freestyle

Division 2 State Champion Time – 1:34.28* (National HS Record)

Name: Clay Youngquist High School: Battlecreek Lakeview Parents: Julie and Jeffrey Coach: Kyle Lott College you will be attending: I will be attending Texas Major or subject area that you plan on studying in college: Undecided When did you start competitively?4 Do you swim year round? Yes with Lakeview Aquatic Club Who had the greatest influence on you in regards to swimming? Peter Vanderkaay Explain: I would like to follow his path and become another great Michigan Swimmer What did/do you enjoy most about High School swimming? It is a totally different atmosphere than USA swimming. It is more of a team based sport. What was your most memorable High School swimming experience? Our team winning the state championship in 2008.

200 Individual Medley Division 1 State Champion Time – 1:51.30

Name: David Boland High School: Saline Current Year in high school: Sophomore Parent names: Joe and Lynn Boland High school coaches name: Todd Brunty College you plan to attend: Undecided College choices: My goal is to swim for a division 1 school Major: Business, architecture and engineering are possible choices When did you start swimming competitively?: 6 Do you swim year round? Yes, I swim at Club Wolverine. Who has had the greatest influence on you in regards to swimming?: My coaches and great swimmers like , , , Tyler Clarey, Mark Dylla, Barry Murphy and Bobby Savulich. What do you enjoy most about high school swimming?: I enjoy working hard together to achieve high level goals, the team camaraderie and pushing each other to go faster. What was your most memorable high school swimming experience?: Winning the 400 free relay at division 1 2011 state meet and setting the new all class record at 3:04.83.

50 Freestyle Division 2 State Champion Time – 20.70

Name: Rob McGowan School: Groves High School Grade: Senior Parents names: John and Sue McGowan Coach Name: Matt Watson College I am attending: Michigan State University Major: Business I swam competitively since age 5 I swim year round with Birmingham Blue Dolphins Who had the greatest influence on you? My coaches Matt Watson, Dave Eichenhorn, and Seena Karapetian had the greatest influence on me for swimming because they always pushed me to do my best and worked with me even after practice to improve my swimming. What did you enjoy most about high school swimming? I enjoyed my team the most because we all go through about 3 hours of hard work a day and they are my family. I have built great relationships with every team member. My most memorable swimming experience is winning the 50 free and getting my schools varsity record with a time of 20.70.

Diving Division 3 State Champion 512.30 points

Name: Nick Burciaga High School: Grand Rapids West Catholic Parents: Ann and Steve Burciaga Coach: Steve Burciaga College: Major or subject area that you plan on studying in college: Physical Therapy When did you start diving competitively? 8 th grade Do you dive year round? Yes, with my HS Coaches Who had the greatest influence on you in regards to diving? Greg Louganis Explain: He is one of the best divers in the world. What did you enjoy most about high school diving? That the parents provided us with food after the meets. What was your most memorable High School diving experience? My first state title as a sophomore.

100 Butterfly Division 3 State Champion Time – 49.67

Name: Justin Glanda High School: Cranbrook Kingswood Current Year in School: Senior Parents: Richard and Kim High School Coaches: Tony Kurth and Karl Hodgson College: University of Michigan Possible Fields of Study in College: Business or Pre- medicine Age when I started swimming: 8 Year Round Swimming: I do swim year round. My club team is the Oakland Live Y’ers. My greatest influence in swimming: The greatest influence I have in swimming has to be all my teammates I have swum with over the years (on both my high school team and my club team). They encourage me to work hard, and they also make the sport fun. Most enjoyable aspect of high school swimming: I enjoyed working with the younger guys on my high school team this season. I was able to take on a leadership role and teach them what I know about the sport. Most memorable high school swimming experience: My most memorable moment was finishing as the fourth best team at this year’s state championships. The team has many young members and they will continue to get faster next year.

100 Freestyle Division D1 State Champion Time – 45.76

Name: Adam Whitener High School: Saline High School Current Year in School: So Parents names: Steve & Sue Whitener High School coaches name: Todd Brunty College that you plan on attending: Undecided College choices: Undecided Major or subject area that you plan on studying in college: Sound Engineer When did you start swimming competitively: I was 10 years old Do you swim year round? Yes If yes, where do you swim outside of HS? Club Wolverine Who had the greatest influence on you in regards to swimming? My brother, Noah Whitener He is the reason I got into the sport of swimming, and I look up to him. What did/do you enjoy most about High School swimming? The closeness of the team that develops through all the time spent working out together. What was your most memorable High School swimming experience? Most memorable moment was inning back to back State Championships, and this year even more decisively with the highest score on record. It was also great to be on the 400Fr relay that broke the all class Michigan High School record.

500 Freestyle Division 1 State Champion Time – 4:32.90

Name: Adam Seroka High School: Salem High School in Canton, MI Current Year: Senior Parent's Names: Todd and Lisa Seroka High School Coach: Name: Chuck Olson College you plan on attending: Washington University in St. Louis-will swim Major: chemistry or biochemistry When started swimming competitively: 8 years old Do you swim year round: Yes, with Club Wolverine Great influence in regards to swimming: I would say my high school coach, Coach Olson. He started coaching me with middle school swimming, so I've been with him for 6 years. He has alot of experience, so I was confident in my training. He has a quiet way about him and I was intimidated at first, but eventually felt like I had a close relationship with him. What did/do you enjoy most about HS swimming: I would say the team camaraderie and spirit, being able to swim with your friends, hanging out with them socially, and swimming against strong competition. What was your most memorable HS swimming experience: Winning the 500 Freestyle this year at States!

200 Freestyle Relay

Division 2 State Champions Time – 1:25.02

School: Birmingham Groves

Team members: Rob McGowan Steven Curry Scott Crosthwaite John Hammond

100 Backstroke

Division 2 State Champion Time – 50.81

Name: Stephen Sobczak HS: Dexter, Senior Parents: Chris and Kristine HS Coach: Michael McHugh College: University of Missouri Major: Business Started Swimming at 6 years old Swim year round, yes - Where, Club Wolverine Greatest Influence: My dad, because he pushes me more than any one else Enjoys about HS swimming: The team Memorable HS experience: Having 3 relays achieve All American status at state

100 Breaststroke Division 1 State Champion Time – :56.18

Name: Mike Fisher High School: Saline High School Current Year in School: Sr. Parents’ Names: Robert and Mary Fisher High School coach’s name: Todd Brunty College you plan on attending: Eastern Michigan University Major or subject area that you plan on studying in college: Aviation When did you start swimming competitively? 3 Do you swim year round? Yes If yes, where do you swim outside of HS? Club Wolverine Who had the greatest influence on you in regards to swimming? My Ypsi Otters swim coach Keith Shields. He helped me realize, nearly 10 years ago, that I could go further with my swimming than playing hockey. What did you enjoy most about High School swimming? The TEAM aspect. There’s nothing like High School swimming and The Family you become. What was your most memorable High School swimming experience? Winning States last year and this year. Nothing compares to winning a State Title with your Team.

400 Freestyle Relay

Division 1 State Champions Time – 3:04.83

School: Saline

Team: David Boland Brad Frost James Fisher Adam Whitener