HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Commendation of state championship for Rosemount High School swimmersAGENDA ITEM: Commendation of state championship for
Rosemount High School swimmers
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PREPARED BY: William H. Droste, Mayor
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ATTACHMENTS: None
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award commendations
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CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: May 5, 2009
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rosemount High School's boys swimming and diving team achieved great success during its competition
during the winter. The team won all ten of its meets this season against individual schools. The Irish
swimmers won the Lake Conference championship, won the sectional tournament in 3AA, and placed
third in the state True Team tournament.
In the state tournament in early March at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, several Rosemount
swimmers brought home championship honors. In the 200 -yard medley relay, Rosemount's team both
won the championship and set a record time for the state tournament. Swimming the relay were Devon
Meeks, Tony Spiel, David Stern, and Max Hubbard.
In the 200 -yard freestyle relay, Rosemount's squad also won a championship, with the team Devon
Meeks, Max Hubbard, David Stem, and Tristan Boyd.
And in individual competition, Devon Meeks won the championship for 50 -yard freestyle.
Overall, Rosemount placed fourth in the state tournament. The five swimmers who achieved
championships are All -State and Automatic All- American.
Their head coach is Jim Ertl, assisted by Patti Wegner, Charlie Burnham, and Tami Carlson.
The Council congratulates these champions and their coaches for the high accomplishment and the honor
that the community can share with them.