Jennifer Secrest '19 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I have been swimming since I was five years old. Throughout my elementary and middle school years, in addition to swimming, I competed nationally as a triathlete and in Taekwondo. By seventh grade, I received my second-degree black belt (the earliest ever at my school), and by eighth grade (half way through my third-degree) I received an assistant instructor certificate from Korea. However, by freshman year I decided to give 100% of my athletic effort only to swimming. Deck Pass presently (July 2016) has me ranked 33rd nationally. I aspire to continue to improve my swimming. I hope all my hard work leads to a great collegiate career and, difficult as it would be, to the Olympics.
I give 110% effort in everything I do, whether it is homework, studying for a test, volunteering, or swimming. I always try to be my absolute best, and never settle for anything less. In my freshman year, I took all honors classes and maintained a 4.3 GPA (4.8 WGPA) while training for swim 2-3 hours a day, six days a week.
I have always been a leader and role model by helping younger children in swimming, helping other students in school, and also by leading entire classes in Taekwondo. I was a member of the SGA election committee my freshman year, and was secretary of the class of 2019 during my sophomore year. The summer before my sophomore year, I began a mentorship program between the higher and lower levels of my swim team. I was excited to use my leadership skills to implement this program and unite the team.
I want to attend a challenging college where I can push myself in both academics and athletics. I am excited to find my perfect college match to help me achieve my life goals.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2015 Varsity Team
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2017 North Palm Beach Swim Club (National Development)
- 2016 North Palm Beach Swim Club (National Development)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Alf Aguirre
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2017 NCSA Spring Championships
- 3/14/17 to 3/18/17
- I swam the 200 fly, 200 free, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 IM, and 50 free. I placed 12th in the 200 fly, 34th in the 50 fly, and 30th in the 200 IM.
- Camp/Event
- Speedo Winter Junior Championships
- 12/07/16 to 12/10/16
- I qualified for and swam the 200 individual medley, 50 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, and the 200 butterfly.
- Camp/Event
- Class 1A Swimming and Diving State Championships
- 11/11/16 to 11/11/16
- I swam the 200 individual medley and the 100 freestyle as my individual events. I also swam in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay. I made it to the championship (A) final in both of my individual events and one of the relays. I ended up receiving 7th and 8th place in my individual events and also received my Winter Junior National cut in the 200 individual medley.
- Camp/Event
- Futures Championships
- 8/04/16 to 8/07/16
- I qualified and swam in the 100 fly, 200 fly, 50 free, 100 free, and 200 IM. I qualified for finals in four events, and received a USA Winter Junior National cut in the 100 fly.
- Camp/Event
- FGC (Florida Gold Coast) Junior Olympics
- 7/15/16 to 7/17/16
- Received high point award for 13-14 age group. FGC 1st place champion of 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 back, & 200 IM. 2nd place in 50 free and 100 free. Four new club records. 4 FGC Relay 1st place Champion of the 200 Free, 800 Free, 400 Medley, 200 Medley Relays. FGC open records for both Medley Relays.
- Camp/Event
- Southern Zone Select Camp
- 5/26/16 to 5/29/16
- Fourteen females in my age-group were selected from the southern zone area to attend this camp.
- Camp/Event
- 2016 NCSA Junior Nationals
- 3/15/16 to 3/19/16
- Swam the 100 yard freestyle, 200 yard butterfly, 50 yard butterfly, 400 yard freestyle relay, 100 yard butterfly, 200 yard individual medley, and 50 yard freestyle.
- Camp/Event
- 2015 Southern Zone Age Group Championships
- 8/04/15 to 8/08/15
- Fastest eight females in Florida Gold Coast selected to race against other teams in the Southern Zone.
- Camp/Event
- 2014 Southern Zone Age Group Championships
- 7/29/14 to 8/02/14
- Eight fastest females in Florida Gold Coast selected to swim against other teams in the Southern Zone.
Training
- Swimming and Dryland
- 10 years
Statistics
| Event | 2017 North Palm Bea | 2016 North Palm Bea | 2015 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50M Free | 26.61 | 27.10 | |
| 50Y Free | 23.91 | 24.15 | |
| 100M Free | 58.18 | 59.50 | |
| 200M Free | 2:06.87 | ||
| 200Y Free | 1:51.67 | 1:52.03 | |
| 400M Free | 4:39.62 | ||
| 100M Fly | 1:01.75 | 1:03.27 | |
| 200M Fly | 2:16.91 | 2:20.54 | |
| 200Y Fly | 1:59.97 | 2:01.86 | |
| 200M IM | 2:21.45 | 2:23.81 | |
| 400M IM | 5:13.24 | 5:18.66 | |
| 100Y Free | 51.68 | 51.68 | |
| 50M Back | 31.71 | ||
| 50Y Back | 27.77 | ||
| 100M Back | 1:07.86 | ||
| 100Y Back | 58.62 | ||
| 200Y Back | 2:08.15 | ||
| 50Y Breast | 31.38 | ||
| 100Y Breast | 1:07.03 | ||
| 200Y Breast | 2:28.55 | ||
| 50M Fly | 29.41 | ||
| 50Y Fly | 25.73 | ||
| 100Y Fly | 55.71 | ||
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 25.18 (fly) | ||
| 400Y Med Relay (Split) | 55.43 (fly) | ||
| 200Y IM | 2:03.13 | 2:03.13 | |
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 23.49 | ||
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 51.34 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman Year: Algebra II Honors, English Honors, Physics Honors, World History Honors, Spanish 3 Honors, Computer Science I Honors Sophomore Year: Pre Calculus Honors, English Honors, Chemistry Honors, US History Honors, Spanish 4 Honors, Computer Science II HonorsTop NCSA Athletes at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches
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