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Monday, September 19
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ALUMNI NEWS    

   BRANFORD H.S. SWIM ALUMNI UPDATE #24

(January – April 2013) 

PRESENT AND FUTURE TEAMS NEED ALUMNI SUPPORT

Every swim alumni over the last 30 years got to see their time flash across the scoreboard when they finished every race at WIS.   The scoreboard, timing computer and touchpads were purchased and maintained through the cooperative support of the school system, Stingrays and BOSS (Branford Organization Supporting Swimming).  Since the economy went sour it has been hard to justify asking for funds from the school system to maintain a timing system when they have such pressing educational needs.  The Stingray funds now are controlled by the YMCA and the Y has their own timing system to maintain at their facility.   The swimmers’ parents are now paying over $2,000 a year per swimmer between Stingray dues, Y dues, the high school Florida Trip and other swimming related expenses.

The timing computer is now in need of serious repair or replacement and several new pads are needed.  Pads cost $900 each and the timing computer is $4,300.  When I started this website almost six years ago I wanted it to be just a way to keep all of us in touch with each other and did not want it to be a source of fundraising.  Two years ago I did feel justified asking alumni who had made all state to fund the permanent all state boards and they responded in a most generous way.

I’m afraid that if the Branford Swim Alumni do not raise the funds to maintain the timing system then no one will. All of you who swam at Branford benefited from the timing system and we are now asking those of you who can afford it to make a donation to the “Timing System Maintenance Fund”. There is no set amount, just whatever you can afford.  Checks should be made out to” BOSS” (Branford Organization Supporting Swimming}.  You can send your check to me (John O’Connor, 36 Sunrise Cove Rd., Branford, CT  06405) and I’ll pass them on to Sue Lecza who will keep a separate maintenance account within the BOSS budget.  If this is not a good time for you to donate, the timing system will always need some upkeep so donate at a future time.

If anyone is in a position to make a substantial donation ($500 or more) this donation would be recognized as we did our $500 donors toward the all-state boards with your name on a plaque by the starting system.  If any of our alumni have really hit the jackpot and wish to help out in a major way there is a new state of the art scoreboard that lists the swimmers name, school, splits and times for each lane along with the team score and records.  I would be happy to get prices if anyone is in that level of opportunity.

 

1988 AND 1990 GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS TO BE HONORED AT HALL OF FAME DINNER

As most of you know the Branford Sports Hall of Fame honors Branford state championship teams on the 25th anniversary of their championship. When championships were won close together they honor both teams at the same time since they involve many of the same people.  I can’t tell you how much fun it has been for the boys 83 team and 85,86, 87 teams to get together. Being honored is nice but it does not compare to the enjoyment everyone has had spending time with each other after 25 years, telling old stories and reconnecting with those you shared an important part of your life with.

The 88 and 90 teams were the first girl’s teams to win state championships and we want to make this a special celebration on November 15th.  Since many will have to  travel far it has worked out well to get together not only on Friday night for the dinner but the boys teams have continued the celebration on Saturday with activities such as a brunch, team meeting and cocktail party.  I would love to have a few of you from the 88 and 90 team form a committee to plan and decide what activities you want and to help me locate all the team members. If you can volunteer, drop me an email at jroconnor@snet.net

GIRLS WIN CLASS M STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Girls Swim Team put it all together at the state championships dominating Class M with a most impressive victory.  In typical Branford fashion it was done with a combination of great swimming and diving and team depth.  Congratulations to the entire team and the all Branford Swim Alumni coaching staff of Scott Butler-91, Sue Lecza-84 and Eric Golia-87. 

BOYS TEAM UNDEFEATED AT THIS WRITING

The boy’s team is off to a great start and has cruised through their first five meets including an impressive victory over Xavier.  They have some outstanding swimmers which include two boys under 5 minutes in the 500 free.  Branford Swim Alumni are also coaching this team as Greg Miles-05 is head coach, Ray Beulac-07 is assistant coach and Dan Aupi-08 is serving as a volunteer coach.   

WEB PAGE CAN’T HANDLE ALL OUR NEWS- WHERE ARE THE UPDATES?

The last several updates you have provided so much information that it will not all fit on the main web page.  Updates on individual alumni appear in the Alumi News and Archives link to the left including this month's updates and the previous 23 updates.   Makes for good reading on a snowy or rainy day.

 

(Click on Alumni News Archive to the left to see the rest of this edition's alumni updates!)



   
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