​Wagner 'Escapes from Alcatraz' at Summer Swimming Competition

BEDFORD, NH — The 60 degree water, strong current, and treacherous rocks did not deter Senior Emma Wagner from donning her wetsuit and testing the waters off the coast of California in the 36th annual "Escape from Alcatraz" competition. The course combines the original swim from Alcatraz with a seven mile run to Fort Point and back to Aquatic Park.

Wagner finished first in her age group and fifth overall out of 148 competitors—this was her first open water race. Wagner shared that she enjoyed the experience and hopes to swim from “The Rock” again, perhaps at next year’s Alcatraz Sharkfest.

The Derryfield School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school currently serving 399 students in grades 6-12 from 50 communities. The mission of The Derryfield School is to inspire bright, motivated young people to be their best and provide them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community.

For more information about the school, visit the website at derryfield.org.

Submitted by the Derryfield School.