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Featured FISH: Erica Shipley

By Mike Kraeuter

 

As Henry Ford once said, "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."  This month's featured FISH overcame many obstacles to earn this spot.  Obstacles such as getting to practice on a regular basis, motivation, etc...By developing a simple goal, of improving, helped her overcome the obstacles she faced.  Even her fellow "Terrific-mates" recognized this by awarding her the "Hardest Working FISH" paper plate award.  Coming from your peers, that means a lot!  During this she not only became a better swimmer, but also a great teammate.  How you ask, well let's see what Erica has to say...

 

Written by Mike Kraeuter

This Featured FISH started her attack on the record boards back during the Reindeer MINI Meet and has been lowering those times all season long. She qualified for the 50 free and 50 fly in the PVS 14 & Under Junior Olympic Championships as a 8 year old Mini FISH. Isabella Rongione loves to swim fast and work hard; it is her dedication and compassion for the sport that has allowed her to achieve incredible results. However, this isn't her most favorite thing about swimming, keep reading so you can find out...