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Max Atzinger and his family celebrate his years of swim.

Midlothian senior swimmers were recognized at the 2022 Senior Night, on January 15. The Trojans competed in a meet against Cosby, where, although they lost, they ended their season with a smile.  During the meet, family members escorted the swim seniors down the middle of the pool, where seniors received flowers and cheers. 

Trojan Swim Team Seniors:

Charlotte Allums has been swimming for fourteen years on the Walton Park, NOVA Aquatics, and Trojan Swim Teams. Allums plans on studying biology with a pre-medicine track and a minor in business. She thanks her amazing teammates, coaches, and most importantly her family. 

Kyle Altermatt has been swimming for twelve years and has been a part of the Trojans for two years. Altermatt wants to study cartography at Squidward College. His favorite memory of swimming is doing team chants before every swim meet. He thanks Coach Gene for teaching him how to swim.  

Wilson Andrake has been swimming since he was five years old and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Andrake plans on studying film studies and creative writing at either Roanoke College or the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He thanks his coworkers, close friend Stephen Dinora, and Coaches Gene and Chris for all their support. 

Max Atzinger has been swimming for ten years on the YMCA, NOVA Aquatics, SwimRVA, and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Atzinger plans on attending the College of Charleston or Virginia Commonwealth University. He thanks his teammates for always pushing him to be better.

Kaitlin Brown has been swimming since she was twelve years old on the Poseidon, Quest and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Brown plans on studying nursing and human service in college so she can work in emergency medicine. She thanks her friends and family for being there at her early morning and late-night swim meets.

Matt Duren has been swimming for ten years at Quest and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Duren will attend Arizona State University next year. He thanks his friends, family, and Coach Gene for helping him grow and succeed in the pool. 

Sophia Gholson has been swimming for twelve years at Walton Lake, Poseidon, Quest and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Gholson plans on studying athletic training in college. She thanks her parents for pushing her, not only in the pool but in every aspect of life. 

Will Glass has been swimming for seven years at NOVA Aquatics, and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Glass plans on studying William and Mary next year. He thanks his dad, coaches, and teammates for all they have done for him. 

Bryce Hardiman has been swimming for six years at Charter Colony and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Hardiman plans on studying nursing at either East Carolina University or James Madison University to prepare for medical school. He thanks his friends, family, and Coach Briggs for the constant support. 

Jackson McCarthy has been swimming for seven years at Quest and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. McCarthy plans on studying business or accounting at Appalachian State or JMU. He thanks his parents for spending so much time at swim meets. 

Keaton Sanders has been swimming for thirteen years at NOVA Aquatics and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Sanders plans on studying chemistry at Virginia Tech in the Corps of Cadets. He thanks his coaches for everything they do. 

Lauren Schmidt has been swimming since first grade at Poseidon and the YMCA and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Schmidt plans on studying marketing at Christopher Newport University or Belmont University. She thanks her friends, family, and coaches for supporting her throughout her swimming career. 

AJ Schwabe has been swimming since he was four at the YMCA and NOVA Aquatics and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Schwabe plans on studying biomedical engineering next year. He thanks his friends, family, and coaches for supporting him through his highs and lows. 

Jackson Trebour has been swimming for nine years at Walton Park, the YMCA, and has been on the Trojan Swim Team  for four years. Trebour plans on attending Virginia Tech next year. He thanks his parents for the incredible adventure he’s had while swimming. 

Tripp Ix has been swimming for six years at Quest and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Ix plans on attending a four-year college. He thanks his friends and family for being there for him. 

Mackenzie Yates has been swimming for twelve years at Wembly, Queensmill, and is now on the Trojan Swim Team. Yates plans on studying youth ministry with a minor in technical studies at Liberty University. She thanks her parents, teammates, and coaches for her senior year.  

Congratulations, seniors!