Team Captain Becky Shares Her GMA Experiences This Season

Hello GMA coaches, parents, and athletes,

The 2009-2010 swim season is well underway. Everyone has something to think about, whether its the season goals we have been setting in team meetings, the skills we have been focusing on in the pool, or the school work that seems never-ending.

As one of the high school seniors on GMA, I am feeling the burden of the whole college acceptance process. Applications are due on Sunday, so I have been busy organizing my letters of recommendation, my college essay(s) and the supplemental applications. The sooner you begin writing your college essays and choosing your prospective schools, the better off you will be. Trust me.

I have finished my recruiting trips, for the most part. For my official (paid) visits, I went to the University of Vermont, Central Connecticut State University, Marist College, and Keene State College. I also visited George Mason University and will hopefully be returning for an official visit soon. In the next few weeks, along with my senior teammates, I will have some tough decisions to make in choosing the right college. Your support is much appreciated.

As for the rest of the team, there is a lot going on as well. Taylor Grey is organizing the Swim-A-Thon again this year, Christa Weaver is leading the Bon Ton fundraiser, and I am organizing a Poinsettia Fundraiser for the Booster Club. The GMA I.M.X. challenge is on November 1st, so everyone should be getting pumped to swim their best to achieve a strong I.M.X. score, as well as to show everyone what we've got! I am excited to see everyone working hard in the water and in school. With all of the leadership, support, and commitment coming from everyone involved in the GMA program, I'm sure this season will be nothing but a success. See you around the pool!

Rebecca Anderson