A Higher Standard

I have always thought that everyone holds Notre Dame to a higher standard. The world requires more of us than it requires of normal men. Good is not good enough, and we should settle for nothing less than the best.

At times, the pressure is probably more than we can handle, but our direction in life is determined in large part by our goals. Failing to choose bold goals is like setting a goal to fail. Choose a bold goal and it will be your guiding light in the worst of storms. Ultimately, you must all answer to yourself and to each other. Choose wisely your goals wisely, and hold them close to you.

Old guy's Diving Medal ( I just got an email from him ) 

No More Jammers

I am thinking about requiring Navy Blue swim suits during practice next year.

The best practice suit available is Speedo's Nylon Training suit. They are loose fitting, inexpensive, and they last forever. Buy yourself a nice Navy Blue training suit.

Newspaper Headline on 20Feb2005 ( the day after sectionals) 

T-Shirts for Sale - back view

Back of the Shirt

T-Shirts for Sale

We finally got T-Shirts made for last season and they are on sale for $12. Here is a picture of the front of the shirt. They are 100% cotton, navy blue, and long sleeve. Send me an email, or give me a call if you want one. I just need to know your size, and how to get it to you. These are for everyone, even if you weren't on the team last year.

Front View

Neal refuels on the way home! 

Swimmer of the Meet Honors

Every meet we award a few "Swimmer of the Meet" trophies. In our case, the trophies are a bottle full of pool water from the meet.

Swimmer of the meet honors went to Danny S., Frank G., and Richie H.

Congratulations to Richie!! Qualifying for the State Swim Meet in the 100 yard Breaststroke and setting a school record in 1:03.76 

Coach S (probably hollering at the swimmer behind the camera) 

The Girls Team (Jenny, Melisa, Robin, & Meg) TPing Coach's House for Good Luck 

Sectional Line-Up

200 Medley Relay
Neal, Richie, Ben, Terry

200 Free
Terry, Frank

200 IM
Brian H. , Ben

50 Free
Brian T., Richie

100 Fly
Ben, Danny

100 Free
Terry, Neal

500 Free
JP, Frank

200 Free Relay
Richie, Neal, Ben, Terry

100 Back
Neal, Danny

100 Breast
Richie, Brian H.

400 Free Relay
JP, Brian T., Brian H., Frank

Neal used a mirror to shave his name into his head. 

The Super Soph-O-Mores 

Tilly's Turn 

T's Head 

Sam shaves Frank's head before the big Sectional meet. 

PND's first Conference Championship Team (2002-2003) 

Andrew Johnson wins the 100 Butterfly at PND's First Conference Title win (2003)