Michel Phelps doesn’t have to worry just yet, but Sam won his first race a couple of weeks ago – a 100 meter freestyle!  Sam typically competes in the 50, 100 meter and the men’s relay but this was his first individual win.  The team practices every Monday and Wednesday morning at 5:45am in the Aquatics center (same place as the dive shop) and Sam manages to make it to almost every practice.  We are very proud of him for trying out something new this year and for making it to all of those early morning practices.  Of course, he still needs to work on his form – especially his turns and of course his physical conditioning and stamina, but he is making great strides.   The photos below were from Saturday when the JPII team competed against other Pitt County schools.

 

 

Sam’s self portrait for art class.  This was from the 1st quarter, but we just got to see it today – apparently he got an ‘A’ on the assignment.  He finished the semester with an ‘A’ in the class.  🙂