Jan 2008--National Rankings Achieved by Pearson Gean Pearson is ranked nationally for his age group in the following events:

1^st in the 50 free               9^th  in the 100 back,

3^rd  in the 100 free            5^th  in the 200 back

7^th  in the 100 fly                      17^th  in the 200 fly

12^th  in the 200 IM             16^th  in the 400 IM

Setting NWAA team records at the NWAA Invitational

Eun Sol Chon 200 butterfly and 400 IM

Pearson Gean 50 free, 100 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly, 200 IM and 400 IM

Setting State records at the NWAA Invitational

Pearson Gean also set state records in the 50 free, 200 back, 100 free, 200 IM and 400 IM at the NWAA winter invitational swim meet.

Four Sharks Named to USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team

Congratulations to the following Sharks who have been recognized by USA Swimming as Scholastic All-Americans for their accomplishments in class and in the pool during the 2006-2007 year.  Complete lists

Congratulations to Ben Suchy for earning recognition as National Merit Scholar. 

Congratulations to the following NWAA swimmers and coaches who were honored by  Arkansas Swimming Incorporated in 2007.  Way to go Sharks!

High School Coach of the Year

Steve Duwel

ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year

Carolyn Haefner

ASI Age Group Swimmers of the Year

11-12  Pearson Gean

13-14        Ellis Miller

High School Swimmers of the Year

Sarah Edwards

Hailey Campbell

Michael Haefner

USA Swimming Zone Select Camp  Congratulations to Ellis Miller on being named to the 2007 Zone Select Camp by USA Swimming.  More Info

Gean and Miller in National Top 16 Rankings  Congratulations to Pearson Gean and Ellis Miller for earning ranking on the USA Swimming National Top 16 list for 2005-2006.  This is an age group listing from 10-and-unders through 17-18 years old.   More info    2005-2006 Top 16 Lists

Recruiting News  Congratulations to the following senior Sharks who will be swimming in college next year:

State Records Set  Congratulations to Ellis Miller, who improved upon his recent state record in the 100 back, with a new time of 53.62.  Previously, Ellis claimed state records in the 100 Back (53.82) and in the 200 Back (1:57.09).

USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team  Congratulations to Alyssa Potter, Brittany Potter, and Ben Suchy for being named to the 2006 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team.  More Info.