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.