{"id":145607,"date":"2015-07-23T14:25:16","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T21:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=145607"},"modified":"2015-07-23T18:33:07","modified_gmt":"2015-07-24T01:33:07","slug":"george-mason-swimming-and-diving-adds-class-of-12-for-2015-2016-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/george-mason-swimming-and-diving-adds-class-of-12-for-2015-2016-season\/","title":{"rendered":"George Mason Swimming and Diving Adds Class of 12 For 2015-2016 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Head coach <a class=\"biolink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gomason.com\/ViewArticle.dbml?&amp;ATCLID=205056088&amp;DB_OEM_ID=25200\">Peter Ward<\/a> and the George Mason swimming &amp; diving team welcome 12 new faces to the program for the 2015-16 season. The class is composed of eight men and four women.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very excited to announce this year\u2019s incoming class,\u201d said coach Ward and his staff. \u201cThis group will make an immediate impact in both our program and the Atlantic 10 Conference. They include Junior National qualifiers, Scholastic All-Americans, and even former NAIA Championship finalists. This is a very deep class and they will provide excellent support\u00a0to our upperclassmen in taking another step up in the Atlantic 10 conference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hannah Denison<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Richmond, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>Home School\/John Tyler Community College<\/p>\n<p>Position: Sprint Freestyle\/Butterfly<\/p>\n<p>50 FR: 24.46<\/p>\n<p>100 FR: 52.27<\/p>\n<p>100 FL: 56.79<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>Most Outstanding Award (2013)<\/p>\n<p>Competitive Spirit Award (2013)<\/p>\n<p>Breakout Swimmer of the Year (2014)<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Swimming All-State (2015)<\/p>\n<p>Virginia Swimming Senior Championships finalist (2014, 2015)<\/p>\n<p>NCSA junior national qualifier (2014, 2015)<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors: Straight A student<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cI recently traveled on a mission trip to Guatemala, helping care for abandoned children.\u00a0I love producing art, swimming and doing anything competitive!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cThe coaching staff is so supportive, and the team was very friendly on my recruiting trip.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christina McLemore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chesapeake, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>Grassfield High School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Butterfly\/ IM<\/p>\n<p>100 FL: 57.37<\/p>\n<p>200 FL: 2:05.85<\/p>\n<p>400 IM: 4:34.81<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>Grizzly Award<\/p>\n<p>Bill Peak Memorial Scholarship<\/p>\n<p>Regional and District Champion<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>National Honor Society<\/p>\n<p>Rho Kappa (History Honor Society)<\/p>\n<p>National English Honor Society<\/p>\n<p>Academic Excellence Award<\/p>\n<p>Scholar Athlete<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cVolunteered at 8-Under Swim meets and taught swim lessons to 12-unders on ODAC\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cI chose Mason for the location in D.C., the push for the students to get involved in\u00a0internships, and the amazing athletic facilities. All these components will allow myself to become a\u00a0better athlete and student.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marla Albanese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eden Prairie, Minnesota<\/p>\n<p>Eden Prairie High School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Sprint Freestyle\/Butterfly<\/p>\n<p>50 FR: 24.05<\/p>\n<p>100 FR: 53.05<\/p>\n<p>200 FR: 1:56.14<\/p>\n<p>100 FL: 57.88<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>All-State<\/p>\n<p>Honorable Mention All-Conference<\/p>\n<p>All-American<\/p>\n<p>State Champion<\/p>\n<p>School Record Holder<\/p>\n<p>2014 MVP<\/p>\n<p>High Point 2013-2014<\/p>\n<p>Coaches Award 2014-2015<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding GPA<\/p>\n<p>AP Scholar with Honors<\/p>\n<p>Community Service: \u201cVolunteered at least 25 hours a year for the past four years through Key Club\u00a0doing projects like the following: Feed My Starving Children, Second Hand Hounds, Salvation Army bell\u00a0ringing, City Clean-ups, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, and many others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cAs soon as I came to the campus, I feel in love with the school. The great coaching staff\u00a0and close team was just what I was looking for. I feel Mason will provide me with the perfect balance\u00a0between academics and athletics. I can\u2019t wait to be a Patriot this fall!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melanie Howard-Hutton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Springfield, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>West Springfield High School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Diving<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors: Toshiba ExploraVision Honorable Mention<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cI have been a lifeguard for 4 years, I love being in and near water, I own over 250 books (I\u00a0love reading), I want to be a neonatal nurse in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cMason has a good nursing program, a beautiful large campus, and I know the area well\u00a0as it is 20 minutes (the way I drive) from my home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ryan John Frayne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Virginia Beach, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>SHAPE American HS, Belgium\/ FW Cox HS, Virginia Beach\/ St. Andrews University, NC<\/p>\n<p>Position: Breaststroke\/IM<\/p>\n<p>100 BR: 57.05<\/p>\n<p>200 BR: 2:03.92<\/p>\n<p>200 IM: 1:55.25<\/p>\n<p>400 IM: 4:05.42<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>U16 Welsh Summer Nationals 200M LC Breaststroke Meet Record Holder<\/p>\n<p>2012 VA State Champions Swimming \u2013 FW Cox HS<\/p>\n<p>2013 Captain FW Cox HS Swimming<\/p>\n<p>2013 and 2014 Scholastic All-American<\/p>\n<p>2012\/2013\/2014 US Junior Nationals Qualifier<\/p>\n<p>2014 NAIA Champion of Character<\/p>\n<p>2015 St Andrews University Knight Award<\/p>\n<p>2014 NAIA National Championships Finalist 200 and 400IM, 200Breast<\/p>\n<p>2015 NAIA National Championships Finalist 100 and 200Breast<\/p>\n<p>2015 NAIA All-American<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>St Andrews University Deans List 2014 and 2015<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cLifeguard at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Lived in Wales, England, Cyprus, Germany and\u00a0Belgium.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cFantastic facilities, great vibe, well respected coaching.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Niles Biolley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ventura, California<\/p>\n<p>El Camino\/Ventura High<\/p>\n<p>Position: Backstroke\/IM<\/p>\n<p>100 BK: 50.32<\/p>\n<p>200 BK: 1:50.47<\/p>\n<p>200 IM: 1:51.78<\/p>\n<p>400 IM: 4:03.72<\/p>\n<p>200 FR: 1:40.99<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>2015 Men\u2019s MVP<\/p>\n<p>2012\/2015 Jim McConica Athletic Leadership Award<\/p>\n<p>Ventura High School Record Holder 200 IM and 100 Backstroke<\/p>\n<p>Meet Record Holder 2014\/2015 Channel League Championships<\/p>\n<p>Ventura County Champion and Record Holder 100 Backstroke (2014\/2015) and 200 IM (2015)<\/p>\n<p>CIF Southern Section Division 1 finalist 2014\/2015 in 100 Backstroke and 200IM<\/p>\n<p>1st Team All County 200IM (2014\/2015)<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>Academic All-American 2014\/2015<\/p>\n<p>David Graham Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cI have always lived on a boat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cThe team instantly made me feel like part of their family. I have something to offer and I\u00a0have room to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leo Rivoal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New York City, New York<\/p>\n<p>Lycee Francais de New York<\/p>\n<p>Position: Backstroke<\/p>\n<p>100 BK: 52.58<\/p>\n<p>200 BK: 1:52.49<\/p>\n<p>100 FL: 53.11<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors: NCSA Junior National Qualifier 100\/200 Backstroke<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cTaught kids how to speak French over the summer for an immersion program. Love to eat,\u00a0and love to play video games.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cI chose Mason simply because it was perfect for me. From the moment I stepped on\u00a0campus I felt nothing but generosity from the staff and athletes. The campus and pool were both\u00a0beautiful, and I\u2019ve heard nothing but praise for the classes I was interested in. After coming home I\u00a0know that Mason was the school for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hagen Wolfe Dietrich<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boone, North Carolina<\/p>\n<p>The Bolles School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Sprint Freestyle<\/p>\n<p>50 FR: 21.94<\/p>\n<p>100 FR: 45.84<\/p>\n<p>200 FR: 1:41.18<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors: Member of 2012 and 2013 National Championship Team with The Bolles\u00a0School<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cI love hanging with friends and playing basketball.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cI chose Mason because of how the whole team is bonded as one family. Everyone gets\u00a0along as one and my decision could not have been any easier.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leonis John Lau<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Singapore<\/p>\n<p>The Bolles School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Middle Distance Freestyle\/Breaststroke\/IM<\/p>\n<p>500 FR: 4:39.76<\/p>\n<p>1650: 16:11.08<\/p>\n<p>100 BR: 57.96<\/p>\n<p>200 BR: 2:05.14<\/p>\n<p>200 IM: 1:55.47<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors: Qualified for Junior Nationals in the 100 &amp; 200 Breaststroke, 4th place at FL\u00a0States in 100 Breaststroke<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors: 1st and 2nd honors throughout 3 years<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: Leo also enjoys surfing and golf.<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cUp and coming academic program, great swim team, enjoyed the hospitality when I\u00a0visited, want to help Mason to be conference champs\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>John N Warker, III<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reading, PA<\/p>\n<p>Wilson High School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Diving<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors:<\/p>\n<p>2014-2015 NISCA All American, All State (PA), All Central Penn League, All Berks County , PA<\/p>\n<p>2013-2014 NISCA All American, All State (PA), All Central Penn League, All Berks County, PA<\/p>\n<p>2012 AAU 1M Syncro National Champion<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cVolunteer Diving Coach at local pool and assisted with the Wilson Age Group Diving\u00a0Program. Interests include Live Music and Outdoor Activities. I am a twin.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cGeorge Mason was my number one choice to pursue my major in Tourism and Event\u00a0Management. The combination of the school and area were key in my decision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jordan Ware Witherow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mechanicsville, Virginia<\/p>\n<p>Lee-Davis High School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Distance Freestyle\/Butterfly<\/p>\n<p>500 FR: 4:40.39<\/p>\n<p>1650 FR: 16:05.46<\/p>\n<p>200 FL: 1:56.37<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors: Poseidon Swimming Breakout Swimmer of the Year (2014-2015)<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors: Hanover Scholar<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cGreat atmosphere and awesome people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steven Kimani Maina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edmonton, Canada<\/p>\n<p>The Bolles School<\/p>\n<p>Position: Backstroke\/Freestyle\/IM<\/p>\n<p>100 BK: 52.21<\/p>\n<p>200 BK: 1:55.07<\/p>\n<p>100 FR: 48.12<\/p>\n<p>200 FR: 1:43.61<\/p>\n<p>200 IM: 1:56.28<\/p>\n<p>Athletic Awards\/Honors: Most Improved Club swimmer (2008-2009) (2009-2010)<\/p>\n<p>Most Valuable Club swimmer (2010-2011)<\/p>\n<p>Provincial Champion in the 100 Free, 200 Free, 800 Free, 1500 Free<\/p>\n<p>16th place Commonwealth Games in the 200 Backstroke<\/p>\n<p>Academic Awards\/Honors: 2nd Academic honors at Bolles School<\/p>\n<p>Quick Facts: \u201cI like to play basketball, soccer and football in my free time on weekends. \u201c<\/p>\n<p>Why Mason? \u201cI chose Mason because when I started looking at the school my friends had told me good\u00a0things about Mason, and after a lot of research into the school I wanted to be a part of a college with a\u00a0long standing tradition of excellence and diverse community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><i>The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World. To reach our audience, contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:newsmaster@swimmingworld.com\" target=\"_blank\">newsmaster@swimmingworld.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Head coach Peter Ward and the George Mason swimming &amp; diving team welcome 12 new faces to the program for the 2015-16 season. 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