STANDISH, Maine – Head Coach Jared Felker is pleased to announce the women's swimming Class of 2024.
Coach Felker's fourth recruiting class features nine swimmers – three men and six women – and will help fill the void left by the program's three departed seniors: Alexis Coiley, Autumn Nostrom, and Emily Roy.
The SJC women return five swimmers this year after placing ninth in the GNAC Championship and 17th in the NEISDA Championship last winter. On the men's side, four individuals return from a team that placed sixth in the GNAC Championship and 13th in the NEISDA's during the 2019-20 campaign.
"I am really excited for this freshmen class," adds Coach Felker. "All five women have a variety of talents and will bring not only speed, but versatility. Replacing our graduating seniors will be no small task, but I think they are up for the challenge. I look forward to working with them!"
"Our incoming men's class brings in some outstanding sprint speed, which no doubt will help especially with relays. All four men are hardworking and will definitely bring an increased intensity to both practice and meets. I am excited to see what they can do!"
SWIMMING CLASS OF 2024
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Edmund Couture Why Saint Joseph's? I chose Saint Joseph's College because of the small community lifestyle, and the beautiful campus. I'm looking forward to starting class, and training for swim. High School: Swam for Messalonskee High School...was MVP two years in a row, qualified for Nationals in the 100 fly, and was first place in 100 fly at the 2019 YMCA State meet...qualified for YNATs at the 2019 States in the 100 fly...was a member on the Mid Maine Dolphins Club team where he recorded a 100 fly record, 50 free record, and 800 free relay record. Community Service: Completed hundreds of community service hours through Boy Scouts, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by renovating and building benches for a church garden. Personal: Eddy Couture...son of Joe and Mary Anne Couture...brother to Tessa, Mary, Joey, and William.
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Michael Hagerty Why Saint Joseph's? I like the school and I want to swim. High School: Participated in soccer, swimming, and track at Yarmouth High School...earned varsity letters in swimming, soccer, football, indoor track, and outdoor track. Personal: Michael Harnois Hagerty Jr...son of Mike and Cindy Hagerty. |
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Eliza McCauley Why Saint Joseph's? The nursing program and the small campus. High School: Swam for Greely High School...appeared in the 2019 Maine State Championships for swimming...swam club for the Westbrook Seals for 11 years. Community Service: Animal rescue for Protecting Animals within San Antonio. Personal: Eliza Grace McCauley...daughter to Karen Nadeau and Rich McCauley. |
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Rylie Perron Why Saint Joseph's? I loved the close knit community, beautiful campus and Sebago Lake. As a nursing major, it was important to me to know that Saint Joseph's has such a strong program. Coach Felker and the swim team were friendly, welcoming, and helped make my decision to choose Saint Joseph's easier. High School: Participated in volleyball, swimming, and track and field at Wells High School...was captain her junior year for volleyball and senior year for swimming...competed in the 2020 Southwesterns and 2020 Maine State Championship...earned the Sportsmanship Award for volleyball...was on the honor roll. Community Service: Mission Trip to Washington County in Maine every summer, group leader during Vacation Bible School, Day of Warming volunteer with Wells Police Department, ND volunteered at New England Parkinson's Ride. Personal: Rylie Ann Perron...daughter to Scott and Audrey Perron...sister to Caitlyn Perron. |
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Shawn Perry Why Saint Joseph's? I really like the small size of the school and the nice community as well as the great location and beautiful campus. High School: Participated in soccer, swimming, and volleyball at Timberlane Regional High School...received an Athletic Scholar award...was on the honor roll, National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Business Honor Society. Community Service: Helped run youth soccer camps and volunteered at my local elementary school. Personal: Shawn Michael Perry...son of Michael and Suzanne Perry...younger brother to Matthew Perry. |
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Brooke Podsiadlo Why Saint Joseph's? I decided to attend SJC because of the close and welcoming community. As soon as I walked onto campus for the first time I knew I wanted to be there because everyone you met welcomed you with open arms. High School: Swam for Belchertown High School...competed in the State Championship...earned the Oriole Athletic Award all four years, Gazette Girls Swimming and Diving All-Stars First Team junior year, Second Team senior year, Certificates of Achievements for placing at Western Mass. Championships and State Championships all four years...was on the honor roll...swam club for Holyoke YMCA Vikings (2007-2017) winning YMCA league Championships many times, went to Age Groups and Senior Championships while on this team... received the High Point Award for being the highest scoring female in the age group, earned Coaches Award, and Most Improved...from 2017 up until present, has swam for the Amherst Tritons Swim Team, going to the Senior Championships while on this team and receiving the Triton Award for dedication and love for the sport. Personal: Brooke Lynn Podsiadlo...daughter to Rebecca and Wayne Podsiadlo...sister to Wayne Podsiadlo. |
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Camden Thaxter Why Saint Joseph's? Great fit for both academics and athletics. High School: Participated in golf, swimming, and tennis for Yarmouth High School...swam four years on varsity. Personal: Camden Jeffrey Lennart Thaxter...son to Jeffrey and Helena Thaxter. |
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Ashley Thompson Why Saint Joseph's? I love the beautiful campus and all of the opportunities that are provided. High School: Participated in swimming and softball at Granby Memorial High School...competed in the YMCA New Englands, YMCA All Stars, CT Swim Regionals, Dolphin Elite Showcase-relays, and CIAC Boys swimming State Championships-relays...varsity letter all four years for boys swimming...was on the honor roll, Spanish Honor Society, CT Swim Scholar Athlete, and GMHS Scholar Athlete...swam club for Farmington Valley YMCA Tsnuamis for 13 seasons, also was an assistant coach and lifeguard. Community Service: Attended yearly mission trips: Heads Up Hartford, Providence Rescue Mission, Reach Beyond Mission, Re-member Pine Ridge in South Dakota, and Adopta Una Famila in Ecuador. Personal: Ashley Joan Thompson, daughter of Coreen and Dave...Has one brother, Garrett. |
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Maria West Why Saint Joseph's? I love how sustainable the school is and the campus is beautiful! High School: Participated in cross country, swimming, and tennis at Wiscasset High School...competed at the Class B States all four years...earned Coaches Award in swimming, Most Improved & Sportsmanship Award in cross country, and Sportsmanship Award in tennis...received the Book award junior year...swam for Lincassetbay swimming (high school team) four years, captain for 4 years, states all four years and WCC Unsinkables (USA swimming) for 10 years. Community Service: Was on student council, did beach cleanups, and visited Togus veterans nursing home annually with student council. Personal: Maria Mary West...daughter to Michaela and Peter West...sister to Julia West. |
