Bellmore-Merrick Swimmers Honored

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Board of Education recognized members of the district aquatic team, the Bellmore-Merrick Sharks, for their remarkable 2014 season.

During the board’s Dec. 4 meeting held at the Brookside School, the Lady Sharks were presented with a citation from board President Joann DeLauter after the team place second in New York State at the Swimming and Diving Championships held at Ithaca College two weeks ago.

In addition to the team’s success at the state meet, they broke the Nassau County record in the 200 Medley Relay. The relay, composed of Liz Walsh (Mepham High School), Georgeanne Zimmerman (Calhoun High School), Paige Kaplan (John F. Kennedy High School) and Jaimie Kaefer (Mepham High School), finished fourth in the state.

Kaplan won the state championship in the 100-yard Butterfly, setting a new Nassau County record, and tied for fifth in the 200 Individual Medley.

The 200 Freestyle Relay, comprised of Jessica Arana, Kaefer, Kaplan and Kerry Giovanniello, finished 8th in the state.

Submitted by Bellmore-Merrick Schools

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