Q&A:
Norcross HS Athletes
Interviews by Meghan Walsh
Norcross is home for the second fastest relay team in Gwinnett. Kevin Spiwak, Andrew Feeney, Sean Bagent, and Scott Aron make up this dominating relay team. Their time is 1:40.23 for the 200 medley relay, just 42 milliseconds short of Parkview. However, it is just a matter of time before this team comes in first. Though swimming doesn't ever get the respect or fan support that football or basketball receives, these boys are proof that it takes just the same, if not more amount of effort and drive. With practices Monday through Saturday, these boys are working hard to become the best there is. You may be impressed now, but along with their stellar athletic performances, they each have a 3.5 or higher GPA. They not only bring home awards from their achievements in the pool, but academic awards earned in the classroom that have been presented to Norcross.
Interviews:
How long have you been swimming?
7 and a half years ago I started year-round swimming.
Favorite pump-up music?
Lamb of God/ All that Remains
Pre/Post meet meals?
Pasta for pre and post meals
How many hours a week do you practice?
Fifteen hours per week in the pool and three hours a week in the weight room
Do you hope to swim in college? If so, where?
I do hope to swim in college at the United States Air Force Academy
Biggest fan?
Fan of college football
Favorite sports team?
UGA Bulldogs- favorite player is Knowshon Moreno
Favorite sports drink?
I love Gatorade. I think all those energy drinks are really bad for your health
Favorite movie?
The Matrix
Favorite book?
Of Mice and Men
Major in college?
Physics/ Engineering- hopefully fly for the US Air Force
Hobbies/Interests?
Football, going to Cici’s pizza with my friends, interested in cars and motorcycles; my favorite subjects in school are math and science
Who inspires you the most?
My Swim Atlanta coach, Jeff Hike, inspires me the most. Knowing all that he did in college swimming has made me look up to him and I hope to one day have similar achievements in the pool.
How long have you been swimming?
11 years.
Pre/Post meet meals?
Pasta, vegetables, fruits (mostly bananas)
How many hours a week do you practice?
anywhere from 17-20 hours.
Do you hope to swim in college? If so, where?
I hope, but imp not sure where. maybe Georgia?
Biggest fan?
Ronaldino
Favorite sports team?
Braves
Favorite sports drink?
Gatorade
Favorite movie?
taxi
Favorite book?
Choke
Major in college?
Business, maybe.
Hobbies/Interests?
skateboarding, guitar, car tuning...
Who inspires you the most?
less fortunate, someone who feels gratitude, or people who have creative minds
How long have you been swimming?
Since I was 8 years old
Favorite pump-up music?
I like to mix it up with some heavy metal and some rap
Pre/Post meet meals?
Spaghetti and sausage with a salad and garlic bread
How many hours a week do you practice?
Roughly 15 hours a week
Do you hope to swim in college? If so, where?
Yes... I hope to swim for the Naval Academy.
Who is your biggest fan?
Probably my mom is my biggest fan.
Favorite sports team?
Tennessee Titans, West Virginia Mountaineers (Football),
Favorite sports drink?
Gatorade
Favorite movie?
300
Favorite book?
The Bible
Major in college?
I have no idea
Hobbies/Interests?
Cici's Pizza, Sleeping, Eating,
Who inspires you the most?
God
How long have you been swimming?
Started summer league swimming for Fields Club at age 7, Swim Atlanta when I was 9 (a total of 9 years swimming)
Favorite pump-up music?
I prefer to relax to Jack Johnson
Pre/Post meet meals?
Pre meet- Bagel and fruit. Post meet- Chicken Parmesan
How many hours a week do you practice?
Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 6:30 PM and 7-9:30 AM on Saturday, 15 hours a week
Do you hope to swim in college? If so, where?
Yes, at a Division I school
Favorite sports team?
New York Yankees and New York Football Giants
Favorite sports drink?
Water
Favorite movie?
Anchorman and Just Friends
Favorite book?
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Major in college?
Business, Finance, or Economics
Hobbies/Interests?
Playing Guitar, Golf, Basketball, and relaxing with my friends
Who inspires you the most?
My opponents
