June 10, 2008

President’s Message

As the year comes to an end, I want to thank all of you who supported me, the Booster Club and the swimmers during my two years as President.  We had many successes! 

With the help of our swimmers, their families and friends, we were able to secure 18 sponsorships ($4,000).  With that money we awarded six $500 scholarships to our seniors who swam 4 years for South:  Emily Bergen, Kelsey Flannigan, Allison Prieto, Chad Ikeda, Chrys Propster and Chris Rodman.  Good luck to the class of 2008!

Hopefully you were able to attend the banquet at the Cheesecake Factory.  The raffle prizes were won by Claire Ito, a 6 month membership to Riviera Fitness Club and by Mr. Flannigan, a 12 month subscription to DIRECTV.  Rachael Perius won the Stand Cruiser (donated by Mr. Wood) for raising the most money for the swim team!

We obtained 96% participation this year from the individual swimmer’s fundraising obligation.  That money purchased dry land workout equipment, sandwiches and snacks for league prelims and finals, the kick-off pizza party, the banquet, coach’s gifts, CIF swim caps and senior gifts.

We ended the year with an outcry to continue the South High School Swim Team and it was heard.  I urge all of you to be involved in the Booster Club, it does good things for your child!  

I wish the incoming Board continued success.

Respectfully,

Kathy Barry

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