John Panessa '24 Recruiting Profile
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2022 SpotlightPersonal Statement
It all began as a ridiculous bet I made with my dad at the young age of 6, after I won my very first summer league swim race. He jokingly told me, “If you can make it to college through swimming, I will buy your dream car!” I, very seriously, told him about a lime green lamborghini aventador, and promised him that I would do anything and everything to get this car. To this day, after nearly 11 years of swimming, I still have that same drive to reach my goals and aspirations of swimming in college, though now it is through my intense passion for competition and the desire to improve myself.
As a teammate, I consider myself encouraging and optimistic, and when the time arises, sympathetic. I am constantly cheering my team on and rallying my friends right before our important relay races. I am also an extremely sociable person, and I love to listen and make strong relationships with family, friends, and mentors. I understand the impact of academics and have currently achieved a 4.3 GPA, and numerous honors and AP courses in highschool. I have achieved multiple academic awards including a physics award, a curiosity award, a dedicated learner award, and a student of the month award.
Swimming in college has always been my dream and I am ready to achieve that dream through any means possible!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- State Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2022 Stingrays Swimming (Gold)
- THE STINGRAYS SWIM TEAM was formed in 1986 The Stingrays are known as Georgia's Finest Swim Team Our accomplishments are numerous including two times Walt Schueleter National Stroke Technique Champions, several Top 10 finishes for USA Swimming 18 & Under Championships and past winners of Georgia State Championships Our Philosophy of "Training 4 Life" is what sets us apart.
Coach References
- Club Director
- Ian Goss
Events
- Camp/Event
- University of Florida Sprint Camp
- 6/10/22 to 6/12/22
- I received a spirit award for my enthusiasm and encouraging my fellow swimmers during the practices. I was given a cap worn by Natalie Hinds.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Given the opportunity, I love to take as many as possible in all different types of classes. I currently only have one main course on level, and I am taking honors mythology, history, and literature maintaining A’s in all of them.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. I am currently taking AP Language, and plan to take AP US History, AP European History, and AP Spanish my junior year. I also plan to take another 2 to 3 my senior year including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Environmental Science.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipals Honor Roll in middle school (all 3 years), Honor Roll in high school (2 years so far), Curiosity award, Physics award, Art award, Kindness award, Student of the month.
- ActivitiesI have participated in coaching younger kids in learning how to swim for service hours during the summer. I love to read and spend time with family and friends. I enjoy swimming in my free time and mountain biking.
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