Photo courtesy of Coach Byron Butler
The boys swim team poses with their trophies at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Trojans won the J-Hawk relays, placing first in all varsity events.
Meet the boys varsity swim team
The boys varsity swim team has gone undefeated in their meets so far this season. As they train through the winter, have an inside look at what drives each of its members to succeed.
George Liu, Videographer, Anchor
Nasim Abu-Dagga ’17
West Side Story: When did you start swimming? Nasim Abu-Dagga ‘17: Around 5th grade. WSS: Why did you start? NA-D: My dad got me into swim lessons when I was younger, and it just seemed like the logical step [to start swimming competitively]. WSS: Which club did you swim for? NA-D: [The] Iowa City Eels. WSS: Do you still swim for ICE? NA-D: No, not anymore. I stopped swimming for them in 7th ...
Ben Berhow ’18
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Ben Berhow ’18: I started when I was 10, so seven years ago. WSS: What made you start? BB: I had been taking swim lessons for a few years and I wanted to try [the] swim team because I thought I’d enjoy it WSS: What swim team did you join? BB: The YMCA league in Washington. I live in Washington, Iowa. WSS: What have you enjoyed ...
Sam Deyak ’17
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Sam Deyak ’17: I started in junior high. Then, after junior high, my dad signed me up for IFLY and I swam with them when I wasn’t swimming with West. WSS: What made you start? SD: At Northwest, they schedule the sports so you could do all of them if you wanted, and so that’s what I did. But with swimming I had the most fun, which is why I...
Tate Happel ’20
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Tate Happel ’20: Sixth grade. WSS: What made you start? TH: My mom swam on [the] West [girls swim team] when she was younger and decided to put me in. WSS: What have you enjoyed most about your first season at West? TH: I enjoyed meeting all the other swimmers WSS: What are your best events? TH: Long distance freestyle. The 1650 fre...
Brennon Keen ’18
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Brennon Keen: I started really swimming decent my freshman year, but I did IFLY when I was younger and I’ve grown up watching my brother swim so I think that helped. WSS: What have you enjoyed most about this season so far? BK: I enjoy winning all the meets that we’ve had so far, being in the water everyday with my friends and teammates, and ...
John Li ’19
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? John Li ’19: I started doing swim lessons in 2009. I think I was seven and a half. I joined the swim team [ICE] when I was 10 and a half. WSS: What made you start? JL: I started cause I had a friend who was really fast; he had state records. My mom also heard that swimming was a good fit for my asthma. WSS: What have you enjoyed most...
Ethan McAreavy ’18
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Ethan McAreavy: I first started at Northwest Junior High, then got involved with IFLY up until last summer. Now, I’m just training with the high school team. WSS: What made you start IFLY? EM: I got involved in IFLY through my cousin. WSS: Why did you leave IFLY last summer? EM: I really wanted to focus on football, but I’m soon go...
Ben Schroeder ’18
West Side Story: When did you first start swimming? Ben Schroeder: I started swimming with IFLY when I was seven because I had always enjoyed swimming. WSS: What have you enjoyed most about this season so far? BS: I enjoy our team environment: how everybody seems to get along and push each other and themselves. WSS: What are your best events? BS: 100 back[stroke], 100 free[style], an...
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