Swimming spirit not dampened

A building thunderstorm was not enough to dampen college spirit when Brisbane Water Secondary College held its annual swimming carnival recently, according to college principal Mr Pat Lewis.

"Under threatening skies students enthusiastically splashed their way through almost the entire program before relays eventually had to be abandoned," Mr Lewis said. Fortunately for Year 12 students, their floaties race was early in the program and much fun was had.

On the serious side, some outstanding racing saw a very competitive house competition fluctuate throughout the evening, with Booker House eventually running out winners for the fourth year in succession.

Age championships were won by Chloe Mobberley and Wade Bartlett for the 12 years group, Kayla Hannell and Mark Brear for the 13 years and Stacey Markham and Jay Pilson for the 14 years.

Melissa Halstead and Anthony Engelshus won the 15 years group, Samantha Blair and Chris Blair won the 16 years and Mariel Fietz and Joel Coleman won the opens.

Mr Lewis said many staff members gave up their evening to conduct the carnival and many parents and friends supported the students.

Press release, March 16 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College