{"id":114742,"date":"2014-11-19T12:54:33","date_gmt":"2014-11-19T19:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=114742"},"modified":"2014-11-19T12:54:33","modified_gmt":"2014-11-19T19:54:33","slug":"pepperdine-swimming-claims-eight-recruits-class-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/pepperdine-swimming-claims-eight-recruits-class-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepperdine Swimming Claims Eight Recruits in Class of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i style=\"color: #500050;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website\u00a0<a style=\"color: #1155cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.agonswim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #005ed4;\">Agonswim.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>MALIBU\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Nick Rodionoff, head coach of the Pepperdine swimming and diving team, has signed eight student-athletes a to National Letter of Intent. The talented group will join the Waves in the fall of 2015.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are really pleased with the diverse talent of this group,\u201d said Rodionoff. \u201cOur current student-athletes have worked really hard to re-establish a foundation, and these additions are really going to elevate our program to new heights, in all disciplines. Not only are these young ladies talented swimmers and divers, but they all truly embody what it means to \u2018Compete with Purpose.\u2019 I\u2019m excited to see what the next four years have in store of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Waves are now in their 15th season under Rodionoff\u2019s leadership. Since taking over as head coach prior to the 2000-01 season, Rodionoff has guided the Waves to 11 top-five finishes at the Pacific Collegiate Swim &amp; Dive Conference Championships, including a fifth-place result in 2014. It was the team\u2019s highest finish since 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at the swim and dive team\u2019s newest additions:<\/p>\n<p><strong>LAUREN ALLARD<\/strong><br \/>\nArlington, Va. | Yorktown High School<br \/>\nSprint Free\/Breaststroke<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Yorktown High School \u2026 Fifth-place finisher in the 100 breaststroke (1:06.66) at the 2014 Northern Virginia Regionals \u2026 Went on place 10th at state \u2026Three-season district and regional qualifier \u2026 Placed 24th in the 200 breaststroke (2:27.52) at the 2014 Virginia Eastern Zone Sectional \u2026 Earned Northern Virginia Honor Roll, awarded to regional qualifiers with a 3.5 GPA or higher \u2026 Also competes and coaches for the York Swim Club \u2026 Member of the club\u2019s record-holding 200 freestyle relay team.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Daughter of Hunt and Diane \u2026 Has one brother, David \u2026 Plans to major in kinesiology and exercise science \u2026 Passionate about mission work and has logged over 600 hours of service.<\/p>\n<p>ALLARD ON PEPPERDINE: &#8220;The Pepperdine focus on academics, athletics and service fits exactly what I was hoping to find. It\u2019s a perfect match for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON ALLARD: \u201cLauren comes to us from Virginia. Her strengths are breaststroke and sprint free. She has a heart for missions and that, coupled with her strong academic and athletic background, make her a perfect addition to our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALLIE CARTER<\/strong><br \/>\nSan Diego, Calif. | Del Norte High School<br \/>\nFree\/Fly\/IM<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Del Norte High School \u2026 Holds school records in the 100 butterfly, 200 IM and 200 freestyle \u2026 Also a member of the Del Norte record-setting 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams \u2026 All-Valley League first team selection in 2014 \u2026 Won four titles at the 2014 Valley League Championships \u2026 2014 All-CIF San Diego Section performer \u2026 Began prep career at Tatnall School in Wilmington, Del. \u2026 All-State selection as both a freshman and sophomore \u2026 Seven-time conference champion while at Tatnall \u2026 Two-time all-conference pick \u2026 Swims club for Pacific Swim as a member of its sectional team \u2026 Five-time member of the Western YMCA (Wilmington, Del.) National Team, swimming both long and short course \u2026 Still holds several team records there and was an MVP.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Daughter of Anita and Scott \u2026 Has on younger brother, Ben \u2026 Currently resides in San Diego, Calif. \u2026 Originally from Pennsylvania \u2026 Avid volunteer who works with the Special Olympics and Best Buddies \u2026 Enjoys spending time at the beach with friends and family \u2026 Began swimming competitively year round at the age of nine.<\/p>\n<p>CARTER ON PEPPERDINE: &#8220;Very quickly after visiting Pepperdine, I knew it was the place for me. I liked the swim team&#8217;s philosophy, felt Pepperdine&#8217;s culture was a perfect fit for me, and loved the campus&#8217; beautiful setting. I look forward to seeing what the next four years have to bring and I cannot wait to call Pepperdine my home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON CARTER: \u201cAllie is very well rounded swimmer, strong in all of her strokes and particularly excels in all the freestyle events, fly and IM. She will be a great addition to the team, and we are eager to have her with us next fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULIANNA CHAN<\/strong><br \/>\nDavis, Calif. | Da Vinci Charter Academy<br \/>\n5-3 | Breaststroke<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Da Vinci Charter Academy \u2026 Swims for Davis Senior High School (because of its small size, Da Vinci does not sponsor athletic teams) \u2026 Won Most Improved award as a sophomore \u2026 Member of the UC Davis Aquatics club team \u2026 2013 winner of the Matt Casto Award, named in memory of a member of the UC Davis college team.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Daughter of David and Jenny \u2026 Older sister to Chloe &#8230; Enjoys traveling, hiking and reading \u2026 Aspires to one day attend law school and become a sports attorney.<\/p>\n<p>CHAN ON PEPPERDINE: &#8220;I chose to swim for Pepperdine because I really felt Coach Nick was welcoming and I really agree with his philosophy of coaching. I also love the small, intimate setting and the school\u2019s academic standards. These will enhance my enjoyment of the school and help me achieve my career goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON CHAN: \u201cWe are very excited to have Julianna coming to Pepperdine. Her strengths are primarily in breaststroke and fly. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and we are looking forward to her joining the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEGAN HENLEY<\/strong><br \/>\nReno, Nev. | Galena High School<br \/>\n5-5 | Breaststroke\/IM<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Galena High School \u2026 Northern Division I All-Region performer as a junior \u2026 Selected to the Nevada All-State Academic Swim Team as a freshman \u2026 Also swims club for the Lakeridge Swim Team \u2026 Club-best times include 1:07.74 in the 100 breaststroke, 2:29.40 in the 200 breaststroke and 2:15.92 in the 200 IM.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Has lived in five different states \u2026 Father is a member of the United States Air Force and played football for the Academy.<\/p>\n<p>HENLEY ON PEPPERDINE: \u201cI chose Pepperdine University because I know it will challenge me academically, athletically and spiritually. Malibu and the University seemed like the perfect fit for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON HENLEY: \u201cMegan comes to us from Reno, Nevada. She is a breaststroke and IM specialist, an excellent student and great fun to be around. She is both persistent and very encouraging to others. Just being around her lifts your spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>JESSICA KING<\/strong><br \/>\nLong Beach, Calif. | Woodrow Wilson High School<br \/>\n5-7 | Freestyle<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Woodrow Wilson Classical High School in Long Beach \u2026 Led squad to the Moore League Championship as a freshman and junior \u2026 Named team MVP as a freshman and junior \u2026 Placed third in the 200 freestyle relay last year at the CIF-Southern Section Div. 2 Championships \u2026 Also a varsity letterwinner in water polo and track \u2026 Member of the NOVA Aquatics club team<\/p>\n<p>KING ON PEPPERDINE: \u201cPepperdine University is the college of my dreams. Aside from the beautiful campus and ideal location in Malibu, Pepperdine is well known for the academics, friendly professors, and outstanding Division I athletics. I cannot wait to attend Pepperdine and I am so proud to call myself a Wave!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON KING: \u201cJessie is a sprint freestyler. She brings a confidence and passion to the team that makes her a natural fit. She\u2019s a hard worker and shows a lot of promise. We are eager to have her joining us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMANTHA NEWMAN<\/strong><br \/>\nEl Dorado Hills, Calif. | Oak Ridge High School<br \/>\n5-2 | Diver<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity letter winner in both diving and tennis \u2026 Earned a third-place finish at the Sac-Joaquin Section Championship as a sophomore \u2026 Fifth place finisher at the Delta River League Trials \u2026 Team-high scorer and team captain as a junior \u2026 Also senior captain of tennis team \u2026 2014 Sierra Foothill League Tennis Champions \u2026 National Honor Society Marketing President of Art Media Club \u2026 Competes for Coach Roland King in Rockin, Calif. on the club circuit \u2026 Junior Olympics qualifier in freestyle skiing, trampoline and tumbling.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Born in Truckee, Calif. \u2026 Daughter of Robyn and Rick Newman \u2026 Older sister Sydney is also a diver on the Pepperdine squad \u2026 Plans to major in advertising \u2026 Enjoys missionary work and hopes to continue volunteering in under developed countries.<\/p>\n<p>NEWMAN ON PEPPERDINE: \u201cI chose Pepperdine because it feels perfect in every way. I love the people, location and the Christian atmosphere. Not only does it have an outstanding academic reputation, but it is a place where I will be encouraged to grow spiritually. It is comforting to know that I will be surrounded by supportive students and faculty as I begin this next journey in life. I am very excited that I will be a member of the dive team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON NEWMAN: \u201cSamantha is an exceptional athlete and is a welcomed addition to our diving team. She is a strong Christian and an excellent student. We are anticipating a wonderful four years and looking forward to having her join us in the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>TAYLOR PINKERTON<\/strong><br \/>\nPark Ridge, Ill. | Maine South High School<br \/>\n5-5 | Freestyle\/Breaststroke<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time recipient of the Coaches\u2019 Award \u2026 Four-year varsity letter winner and team captain as a senior \u2026 2013 Illinois GA Winter Regional Championship champion in the 1000 freestyle \u2026 Runner up in the 500 freestyle at the 2012 winter regionals \u2026 Took third in the 1650 freestyle at the 2014 Illinois GA Winter Regional Championship \u2026 Swam for coach Don Kura \u2026 Also competes for the Learning Tower YMCA under the leadership of Bryan Lederhouse \u2026 Two-time competitor at the Illinois Senior Championships and YMCA National Long Course Championships \u2026 National Honor Society member.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Daughter of Nancy and James Pinkerton \u2026 Has two younger siblings, Abigail and Sarah \u2026 Plans to major in either sports medicine or engineering \u2026 Aunt Kathy Widuch was also a collegiate swimmer at SMU.<\/p>\n<p>PINKERTON ON PEPPERDINE: \u201cI have always loved being in and around the water and I\u2019m excited to continue my swim career as a Pepperdine Wave. After visiting Pepperdine, I fell in love with its size, sense of community, academics and athletics. I know Pepperdine will provide me opportunities to excel both academically and athletically.<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON PINKERTON: \u201cTaylor is coming to us from Illinois. Her strengths are distance freestyle and breaststroke. Her leadership abilities, strong academics and love of the sport are good indicators of continued success as she joins us in the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORGAN ROSZTOCZY<\/strong><br \/>\nLitchfield, Ariz. | Millennium High School<br \/>\n5-11 | Sprint Freestyle<\/p>\n<p>HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year captain at Millennium High School \u2026 Top 50 and 100 freestyle times in high school set at 24.8 and 54.7, respectively \u2026 Also swims for the West Side Silver Fin\u2019s Senior Elite team \u2026 Has been a member of the traveling squad that competes at sectionals, far Westerns and Y Nationals \u2026 Represented West Side Silver Fins at the 2014 YMCA Nationals, competing in the 50 freestyle, 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay.<\/p>\n<p>PERSONAL: Daughter of Tom and Jill \u2026 Youngest of four \u2026 Has two older brothers and one older sister.<\/p>\n<p>ROSZTOCSY ON PEPPERDINE: &#8220;I chose Pepperdine University because it was a perfect blend of everything I have ever wanted. The school comes with an amazing location, academics, as well as a swim team that fits right with my level and standards.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>RODIONOFF ON ROSZTOCSY: \u201cMorgan comes to us from Arizona. She is a sprint free specialist and shows promise in backstroke as well. She brings a strong sense of focus and commitment to the team and we are looking forward to working with her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World. To reach our audience, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com\">newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agon is the proud sponsor of all high school coverage (recruiting, results, state championships, etc.) on SwimmingWorld.com. For more information about Agon, visit their website\u00a0Agonswim.com. 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