Hannah Boyd became the third U High female swimmer to win a state championship when she earned the 200-yard freestyle title at Evanston. She joined Liz Hobbs (1976) and Suzanne Almeida (1998) as U High state champs.
Vote for the student athlete who you feel demonstrates determination, hustle and hard work and they might be chosen as the next "Meathead of the Month"! These intercity athletes have been selected by Pantagraph staff and school personnel, and are competing for the title of "Meathead of the Month" as well as a $25 Meatheads gift certificate. One vote per day please.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
U High's Ronczkowski to swim at Wash. State
University High School senior standout Emma Ronczkowski has signed a national letter of intent for swimming with Washington State University.
Read more about Emma here: http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/swimming-and-diving/girls/u-high-s-ronczkowski-to-swim-at-wash-state/article_43fd66b4-39c7-11e2-bb34-0019bb2963f4.html
Read more about Emma here: http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/swimming-and-diving/girls/u-high-s-ronczkowski-to-swim-at-wash-state/article_43fd66b4-39c7-11e2-bb34-0019bb2963f4.html
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Girls Swim Team Banquet - December 6
Hi Everyone-
Just a reminder (this date was passed out early in the season), the Girls Swim Team Banquet is Thursday, December 6.
More info to come.
Have a super Thanksgiving!!!
Just a reminder (this date was passed out early in the season), the Girls Swim Team Banquet is Thursday, December 6.
More info to come.
Have a super Thanksgiving!!!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Nov. 20, 2012
Hannah's first place finish at the state swim meet- has earned her another WJBC Athlete of the Week honor! Hannah finished in first place in the 200 yard freestyle during both the preliminaries and the finals. Congratulations Hannah!
Monday, November 19, 2012
State Swim Meet Results
Congratulations to U-High state swimming champion - Hannah Boyd!
Hannah, a freshman, finished 1st in the 200 yard freestyle (1:49.44) and in the 500 yard freestyle (4:53.31) after the first day of preliminaries. During the finals on Saturday, she won the 200 yard freestyle and placed 3rd in the 500 yard freestyle (4:52.39). Her 1st place finish time of 1:49.05 in the 200 yard freestyle made her the 6th state champion in Pantagraph area history!
U-High placed 15th overall. In the preliminary round, Brie Hines placed 13th in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:06.21), Emma Ronczkowski placed 14th in the 500 yard freestyle (5:02.63), and Meagan McManus was 38th in the 100 yard freestyle (53.48).
The Pioneers also claimed 14th in the 200 medley relay, Kira Webster, Brie, Elizabeth Madison, Hannah (1:48.06), 16th in the 400 freestyle relay, Hannah, Liz, Emma, Brie (3:33.70) and 18th in the 200 freestyle relay, Liz, Jennifer Toca, Danielle Ludwig, Meagan McManus (1:38.87).
Congratulations to all of all swimmers and divers on making it to the state tournament. We also have to thank Coach Ryan Burroughs and his assistants for the leadership they provide. Way to go Pioneers!
Hannah, a freshman, finished 1st in the 200 yard freestyle (1:49.44) and in the 500 yard freestyle (4:53.31) after the first day of preliminaries. During the finals on Saturday, she won the 200 yard freestyle and placed 3rd in the 500 yard freestyle (4:52.39). Her 1st place finish time of 1:49.05 in the 200 yard freestyle made her the 6th state champion in Pantagraph area history!
U-High placed 15th overall. In the preliminary round, Brie Hines placed 13th in the 100 yard breaststroke (1:06.21), Emma Ronczkowski placed 14th in the 500 yard freestyle (5:02.63), and Meagan McManus was 38th in the 100 yard freestyle (53.48).
The Pioneers also claimed 14th in the 200 medley relay, Kira Webster, Brie, Elizabeth Madison, Hannah (1:48.06), 16th in the 400 freestyle relay, Hannah, Liz, Emma, Brie (3:33.70) and 18th in the 200 freestyle relay, Liz, Jennifer Toca, Danielle Ludwig, Meagan McManus (1:38.87).
Congratulations to all of all swimmers and divers on making it to the state tournament. We also have to thank Coach Ryan Burroughs and his assistants for the leadership they provide. Way to go Pioneers!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Hannah Boyd's TV Interview
Click on the picture to to see Hannah Boyd being interviewed by WMBD 31 TV:
Saturday, November 17, 2012
2012 State Meet Photos
University High's Hannah Boyd wins the 200-yard freestyle. ( David Banks, Chicago Tribune / November 17, 2012 )
Normal's Hannah Boyd swims in the 200-yard freestyle during the preliminaries of the IHSA Girls Swimming and Diving State Finals in Evanston, Ill. on Friday, November 16, 2012. | Jon Durr~For Sun-Times Media
Normal's Hannah Boyd is cheered on by her teammates while she swims in the 200-yard freestyle during the preliminaries of the IHSA Girls Swimming and Diving State Finals in Evanston, Ill. on Friday, November 16, 2012. | Jon Durr~For Sun-Times Media
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Nov. 12, 2012
Freshman Hannah Boyd's performance- at the Sectional meet has earned her a WJBC Athlete of the Week honor. Hannah won the 200 freestyle (1:50.92) and the 500 freestyle (4:58.46) to advance the Pioneer girls' swimming team to the sectional title Normal Community High School. Congratulations Hannah!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Vote between November 4th and 25th for the Meathead of the Month- October
Emma Ronczkowski won the 200-yard individual medley to help U High win its seventh straight Intercity Meet championship. She also swam on the Pioneers’ victorious 400 freestyle and 200 freestyle relays.
Vote for the student athlete who you feel demonstrates determination, hustle and hard work and they might be chosen as the next "Meathead of the Month"! These intercity athletes have been selected by Pantagraph staff and school personnel, and are competing for the title of "Meathead of the Month" as well as a $25 Meatheads gift certificate. One vote per day please.
Vote for the student athlete who you feel demonstrates determination, hustle and hard work and they might be chosen as the next "Meathead of the Month"! These intercity athletes have been selected by Pantagraph staff and school personnel, and are competing for the title of "Meathead of the Month" as well as a $25 Meatheads gift certificate. One vote per day please.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Team Pictures
Hi Everyone-
Tomorrow we have team pictures at 4:00 pm at Horton Pool (Tuesday, October 23, 2012).
Please bring your team suit, and your team warm ups (jacket and pants). If you don't have your pants, wear a pair of black sweat pants.
Please bring your envelope. If you were not here today or forgot your envelope, there is a link for one on the U-High home page.
http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/
Thanks!
Tomorrow we have team pictures at 4:00 pm at Horton Pool (Tuesday, October 23, 2012).
Please bring your team suit, and your team warm ups (jacket and pants). If you don't have your pants, wear a pair of black sweat pants.
Please bring your envelope. If you were not here today or forgot your envelope, there is a link for one on the U-High home page.
http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/
Thanks!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Weekend Practice
Hi Everyone!
Just a reminder:
Today's practice is from 5:30-7:30 pm at Normal COMMUNITY, please arrive at about 5:15 so we are ready to get in the water at 5:30.
Saturday's (tomorrow's) practice is from 6:30-9:00 AM at Normal COMMUNITY.
Breakfast afterwards will be at the Hines' house. Thank you to the Hines' for hosting and for the Kuhn's and Ludwig's as well.
Just a reminder:
Today's practice is from 5:30-7:30 pm at Normal COMMUNITY, please arrive at about 5:15 so we are ready to get in the water at 5:30.
Saturday's (tomorrow's) practice is from 6:30-9:00 AM at Normal COMMUNITY.
Breakfast afterwards will be at the Hines' house. Thank you to the Hines' for hosting and for the Kuhn's and Ludwig's as well.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday's meet vs. Dunlap
Hi Everyone-
The girls will be getting out of school at 2:00 pm to leave for Dunlap. The meet starts at 4:30, please note the change in the start time.
Directions:
Dunlap
5220 W. Legion Hall Rd.
Dunlap, IL 61525
Take I-74 West to Peoria. Go through Peoria on I-74 or take 474 bypass. Exit North on Route 6 (N. Knoxville). Take N. Knoxville to Cedar Hills. Turn left on Cedar Hills and continue past Green View Nursery into Dunlap. Go through Dunlap - school is on left on Legion Hall Road.
The girls will be getting out of school at 2:00 pm to leave for Dunlap. The meet starts at 4:30, please note the change in the start time.
Directions:
Dunlap
5220 W. Legion Hall Rd.
Dunlap, IL 61525
Take I-74 West to Peoria. Go through Peoria on I-74 or take 474 bypass. Exit North on Route 6 (N. Knoxville). Take N. Knoxville to Cedar Hills. Turn left on Cedar Hills and continue past Green View Nursery into Dunlap. Go through Dunlap - school is on left on Legion Hall Road.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Uni-High Invite info
Hi Everyone-
We (swimmers and divers) are leaving at 8:30 am tomorrow from the U-High Tennis courts.
Warm ups are at 10:00 am with the meet starting at 11:00 am.
The meet is being held at University of Illinois' Activity and Recreation center (ARC).
We (swimmers and divers) are leaving at 8:30 am tomorrow from the U-High Tennis courts.
Warm ups are at 10:00 am with the meet starting at 11:00 am.
The meet is being held at University of Illinois' Activity and Recreation center (ARC).
Thursday, October 11, 2012
2012 Senior Night
Senior night for U-High Girls Swimming & Diving was held Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at a dual meet vs. Pekin at Horton Pool. Congratulations to our seniors on their success! Good luck to you!!!
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| Pictured are Gabby Fox, Danielle Ludwig, Coach Ryan Burroughs, Meagan McManus, and Emma Ronczkowski. |
Monday, October 8, 2012
WJBC Athletes of the Week: Oct. 8, 2012
Freshman Hannah Boyd's performance at the Intercity meet has earned her a WJBC Athlete of the Week honor. Hannah Boyd won the 50-yd freestyle and 100 backstroke and anchored two winning relay teams in the 200 medley and 400 freestyle to lead the Pioneers to a seventh consecutive Intercity Swin Meet title at Horton Pool in Normal.
Girls’ swimming and diving takes 7th straight InterCity title
Girls’ swimming and diving takes 7th straight InterCity title
Read about it in the U-High Clarionette here: http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/clarionette/?p=3263
Read about it in the U-High Clarionette here: http://www.uhigh.ilstu.edu/blogs/clarionette/?p=3263
Friday, October 5, 2012
St. Charles Invite Info
The Swimmers are travelling to St. Charles North on Saturday, please note the following:
Leave- 5:30 AM from U-High Tennis Courts
Warmup- 8:30 AM
Meet Start- 10:00 AM
Address of School- 255 Red Gate Rd. St Charles, IL
Remember to pick up a parking pass from Ryan on Friday if you are parking a car on ISU/U-High Campus.
Click here for more info: SCN Invite
Leave- 5:30 AM from U-High Tennis Courts
Warmup- 8:30 AM
Meet Start- 10:00 AM
Address of School- 255 Red Gate Rd. St Charles, IL
Remember to pick up a parking pass from Ryan on Friday if you are parking a car on ISU/U-High Campus.
Click here for more info: SCN Invite
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Lincoln Way Invite Meet Info
Divers will be leaving the U-High Tennis Courts at 5:00 AM.
Diving Warm Ups: 7:00 AM
Diving Starts: 8:30 AM
Swimmers will be leaving the U-High Tennis Courts at 8:30 AM.
Swimming Warm Ups: 11:00 AM
Swimming Starts: 12:30 PM
Address of School:
21701 S. Gougar Rd., New Lenox
Here's to a weekend of Good Diving and Fast Swimming!
Ryan and Michelle
Diving Warm Ups: 7:00 AM
Diving Starts: 8:30 AM
Swimmers will be leaving the U-High Tennis Courts at 8:30 AM.
Swimming Warm Ups: 11:00 AM
Swimming Starts: 12:30 PM
Address of School:
21701 S. Gougar Rd., New Lenox
Here's to a weekend of Good Diving and Fast Swimming!
Ryan and Michelle
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Car Wash and Bake Sale Update
Hello,
Just wanted to say thank you to all of the girls and their families for a great car wash Saturday! We made nearly $500!! We have left over cookies going to school from the bake sale to be sold to the students Monday. It was a very hot day, but our girls managed to work hard after a challenging practice and we should all be proud of them! I'm sure the breakfast hosted by the Fritz was a big help- thank you to all who worked on the breakfast too! The girls look forward to and appreciate the breakfast a great deal.
Looking ahead this week, we have the first meet at home on Thursday vs. Peoria Notre Dame. Please look at the sign up genius as we still have positions open: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E44A4AF2B0-swim1 I believe we are still in need of someone to run the Colorado timing system. If you are trained and willing, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Thank you so much for your help and support!!!
Just wanted to say thank you to all of the girls and their families for a great car wash Saturday! We made nearly $500!! We have left over cookies going to school from the bake sale to be sold to the students Monday. It was a very hot day, but our girls managed to work hard after a challenging practice and we should all be proud of them! I'm sure the breakfast hosted by the Fritz was a big help- thank you to all who worked on the breakfast too! The girls look forward to and appreciate the breakfast a great deal.
Looking ahead this week, we have the first meet at home on Thursday vs. Peoria Notre Dame. Please look at the sign up genius as we still have positions open: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E44A4AF2B0-swim1 I believe we are still in need of someone to run the Colorado timing system. If you are trained and willing, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Thank you so much for your help and support!!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Car Wash and Bake Sale Fundrasier!
The U-High Girls Swim and Dive Team- will be having a car wash on Saturday, August 25 from 12pm to 3pm at the AutoZone on Center Street in Normal near Monical's Pizza. Be sure to stop by with your dirty vehicle and support our Pioneers!