TCU Enjoys Three USA Swimming Scholastic All-Americans
10/2/2009 12:00:00 AM | Swimming and Diving
Oct. 2, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - Three members of the TCU swimming and diving program were announced to the USA Swimming 2008-09 Scholastic All-America team for their outstanding performance in and out of the water. Nelson Head and Ross Van Allen earned the honor for the third consecutive season, while Madi Rupp claimed the accolade for the first time.
The 2008-09 team is composed of 905 women and 595 men. Two-thirds of the team members achieved a 4.0 GPA. SAA members receive three certificates, a pin for those earning a 4.0 GPA and three-time recipients receive a travel alarm clock. The program began in 1986 and has recognized 12,368 USA Swimming members since its inception.
The Scholastic All-America program is open to all 10th-12th grade USA Swimming members who earn a 3.5 GPA or better and achieve a Junior National Bonus Time Standard or swim in a selected disability championship meet or the Open Water National Championships. The program begins each July 1st and continues through June 30th of the following year.
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