New Trier Township High School District 203

New Trier's Tashima Captains U.S. Girls' Youth National Team to Gold

Carli Snyder was named tournament Most Valuable Player and Taylor Tashima was named best setter.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 11, 2012) - The U.S. Girls' Youth National Volleyball Team used three players in double-digit scoring to capture gold at the NORCECA Girls' Youth Continental Championship in Tijuana, Mexico. The United States defeated the Dominican Republic 21-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-15 Saturday night, and is also one of three qualifiers for the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Girls' Youth World Championship.

The United States finished a perfect 5-0 in the NORCECA Girls' Youth Continental Championship, and dropped only two individual sets during the tournament.

Simone Lee (Menomonee, Wis.) led the United States with 18 points on 16 kills, one block and one ace while Carli Snyder (Macomb, Mich.) tallied 17 points on 15 kills and two aces. Crissy Jones (Lakewood, Calif.) posted 10 points on six kills, two blocks and two aces as Courtney Schwan (Milton, Wash.) notched five points on five kills and (team captain) Taylor Tashima (Wilmette, Ill.) also added in five points on two kills and three aces. Audriana Fitzmorris (Overland Park, Kan.) contributed four points on four kills while both Stephanie Aiple (Round Rock, Texas) and Hayley Hodson (Newport Beach, Calif.) posted one point on one ace.

You can read the entire article from USA Volleyball at http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Volleyball/Features/2012/August/11/GYNT-Wins-Gold-at-NORCECA.aspx 
   

Seven Current or Former New Trier Swimmers Qualify for Olympic Trials

By Samuel Nadell, Syracuse '13

Winnetka, IL, June 21, 2012 – Three current and four former swimmers from New Trier High School have qualified for the 2012 Olympic Team Trials that will take place from June 25 to July 2 in Omaha, Nebraska. The seven swimmers are Sam Metz (Class of 2010), CJ Smith (’11), Max Grodecki (’12), Reed Malone (’13), Jack Mangan (’13), Samantha James (’12) and Riley Hayward (’13).

"I was pretty excited because it’s such a privilege. It’s something that a lot of swimmers work towards in their swimming careers and so it's a pretty big accomplishment. But, it’s also a privilege to get this opportunity," Smith said, who swims at the University of Minnesota and will be competing in the 400 and 1500 meter freestyle events.

At the conclusion of the Olympic Trials, 26 men and 26 women will be awarded the highest athletic honor – to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

"The Olympic Trials is a special meet. It's the fastest meet on American soil," Metz said. "It's a lot different than your typical U.S. Nationals because everyone goes. None of the big names are missing. Everyone is there."

Metz, who currently swims at the University of California, was on the 800 yard freestyle relay team that placed second at the 2012 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Swimming and Diving Championship meet. California has won back-to-back National Championships.

At the Olympic Trials, Metz will be competing in the 200 and 400 meter freestyles, 200 meter breaststroke and 200 meter IM.

"I think it says something about the program overall. I think it says something about the New Trier Swim Club, the girls program, the boys program and how those work together and are able to produce, not only Olympic qualifiers, but really are able to work with and coach kids of all abilities to the best they can be. Certainly Olympic qualifiers," New Trier Boys Swimming and Diving head coach Mark Onstott said.

On the women’s side, James, who signed her letter of intent to swim at the University of Virginia, will be competing in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke events.

"I really would like to see myself get best times in both events," James said. "Just do the little things right and see how far I can push myself."

Hayward, at age 17 just finished her junior year at New Trier and will be representing the New Trier Swim Club in the women’s 100 meter breaststroke.

"I really couldn't believe it. I didn’t think I was looking at the right lane until I heard all my teammates because they were cheering on the side. They were all going crazy. It took me a second to process it all and soak it all in," Hayward said about her reaction to qualifying for the Olympic Trials.

"I think it speaks highly of the level of swimming in our community. It’s not the first time that we’ve sent student-athletes to Olympic Trials and it certainly won't be the last," New Trier Girls Swimming and Diving head coach Mac Guy said. "I’m really proud of them.

All seven qualifiers won Illinois High School Association state championships for New Trier.

"All of us our pretty close. All the alumni from the New Trier swimming organization are extremely close. We all talk to each other; whether we are going to the Olympic Trials or not," Smith said. "Everyone is pretty supportive of what the other person is doing, so it’s very exciting for everyone."

Metz talked about New Trier’s swimming philosophy and how it has created a model of excellence.

"It’s kind of a created culture of success where you go and work hard, because that’s what everyone’s doing and then you swim fast. That’s just kind of how it works. I think it's a reflection of the hard work of the coaches and the swimmers. Not only the swimmers who are going, but the swimmers who came before us, whether they were seniors when I was a freshman or ahead of some of these guys who are still in high school. I think it’s just a total team thing, much more than the seven people. It's a really great team culture," Metz said.

Grodecki, Malone and Mangan were a part of the 400 meter freestyle relay team that set a national high school record this past year. Grodecki will be swimming at the University of Wisconsin in the fall and is competing in the men’s 50 and 100 meter freestyle and the 100 meter backstroke events. Malone will be competing in the 100, 200, 400 and 1500 meter freestyles and 200 meter butterfly and Mangan will be competing in the 100 meter backstroke.

"My main goal right now is to take in the whole experience. It’s my first time ever going, so I just want to have fun," Smith said. "But on the swimming side, I also want to swim a couple personal bests and hopefully crack the top 16 in the 1500 free. Compete at a higher level and a level that I believe I can compete at."

Leland Later has been selected as one of 20 Chicago-area students named to the 2011-12 Chicago Tribune Scholar Athlete team. Later captured both the individual Class 3A State Championship Cross-Country crown this past fall and the Illinois Class 3A 1600 meter Track and Field title this spring. Later will continue his running career at the University of California-Berkeley. You can read more about Leland and the entire Chicago Tribune Scholar-Athlete team at the two links below. Congratulations to Leland Later and all the Tribune Scholar-Athletes!

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-29/site/leland-later-20120628_1_tribune-scholar-athlete-team-high-school-state-cross-country  

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Trevian Wasielewski honored in historic Amherst football campaign 

Fresh off the fourth 8-0 season in program history, Amherst College placed 13 student-athletes on the 2011 NESCAC Football All-Conference Team, while Eric Bunker ’12 and E.J. Mills were named Offensive Player and Coach of the Year. 

 Helping to pave the way for Bunker’s outstanding season were offensive linemenJohn Ceccio ’13 and Rob Wasielewski ’14, who were each named to the All-Conference First Team. This is the second First Team selection for Ceccio, who paired up with Wasielewski and a strong line to help the Jeffs average 189.5 rushing yards per game. Amherst allowed a league-low six sacks on the season, marking the fourth consecutive year the Jeffs have led the conference in the category. 

 Wasielewski, a 2010 New Trier graduate, captained the 2009 football squad earning All Central Suburban League honors for the Trevians. Congratulations, Rob! 

 Read the rest of the story at https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/teams/fall/football/articles/2011/1117_all-nescac

  Rob Wasielewski

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