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2016 OAKLAND SWIMMING SENIOR DAY REFLECTIONS

Jan. 29, 2016

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Mitch Alters

Escorted by his parents Tim and Ninette Alters

Accomplishments
1). Reigning Horizon League champion in the 200 fly. 2). Placed fourth in 400 IM and ninth in 500 free at the 2015 Horizon League Championships. 3). 2015 Academic All-Horizon League selection and is a two-time Horizon League Honor Roll member.

Favorite memory
Winning his first conference championship in the Summit League. The opportunity to share accomplishments with an amazing team was a feeling unlike any other.

Mitch would like to thank:
"I would like to thank the numerous people in this building that have affected my life greatly and made me into the man I am today including my parents for all the support during this chapter of my life."

Nicole Cordero

Escorted by her parents Mitchell and Lisa Cordero.

Accomplishments
1). Two-time Horizon League Honor Roll member as a member of a strong line of Oakland butterflyers. 2). Swam personal record in 100 fly at EMU Invite (1:00.77) in the 2013-2014 season. 3). Set career bests in the 50 free, 100 butterfly and 100 free in the 2012-2013 season.

Favorite memory
Being at the first Horizon League Championships meet, watching and cheering for the team as they brought home the first Horizon League title. And the entire trip to Puerto Rico.

Nicole would like to thank:
"I would like to thank my parents for always supporting me and my coaches, Pete, Shawn, Andre, Katie, and Sarah, for believing in me and pushing me to do my best no matter how many times I was sick or injured. I would also like to thank the athletic trainers, especially Mike, Claire, Sarah, Chris and Liz."

Nikki Flynn

Escorted by her parents Jeff and Lisa Flynn.

Accomplishments
1). Three-time Horizon League champion in the 200 and 100 freestyle and anchored Oakland's Horizon League Champion 200 medley relay in 2015. 2). Won the Summit League title in the 200 free as a freshman in 2012. 3). Academic all-league selection in 2015 and two-time Horizon League Honor Roll member.

Favorite memory
Getting to know and spend time with her teammates and friends every year, and coming together as a team to get those close wins.

Nikki would like to thank:
"I would like to thank my parents and family for their endless support and love, coaches Pete, Shawn, Andre, Sarah and Katie for being an amazing coaching staff, and all of my teammates for making these past four years memorable.

Katherine Scott

Escorted by her parents Colin and Lisa Scott

Accomplishments
1). Member of the Horizon League Honor Roll in 2013 while contributing to the sprint freestyle and breaststroke teams. 2). Swam career-bests in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 breast in the 2012-2013 season. 3). Recorded a season-best time in the 100 fly in the 2012-2013 season.

Favorite memory
Remembering all the times the team accomplished something they didn't think they could, or exceeded expectations. Seeing everyone's reactions and smiles every time instantly made me realize why I joined the program.

Katherine would like to thank:
"I would like to thank my family, coaches and most importantly my teammates for helping me get through all the good and the bad days."

Hrafn Traustason

Accomplishments
1). Placed fourth in the 100 breast, eighth in the 200 breast and 15th in the 200 IM at the Horizon League Championships. 2). Won the 200 breast title at the Summit League Championships as a freshman. 3). Academic All-Horizon League selection in 2015 and two-time Horizon League Honor Roll member in 2014 and 2015.

Favorite memory
Swim meets against Michigan State.

Hrafn would like to thank:
"I would like to thank my parents Sigga and Trausti for waking up in the middle of the night to watch my swim meets online. My girlfriend, Kathleen and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zintsmaster for showing support, Tim and Ninette Alters for always being there and all my teammates for being family for the last four years."

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Players Mentioned

Mitch Alters

Mitch Alters

Free/Fly
5' 6"
Freshman
Hrafn Traustason

Hrafn Traustason

Breast
6' 0"
Freshman
Nicole Cordero

Nicole Cordero

Freestyle
5' 7"
Freshman
Nikki Flynn

Nikki Flynn

Freestyle
5' 10"
Freshman
Katherine Scott

Katherine Scott

Breast
5' 4"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Mitch Alters

Mitch Alters

5' 6"
Freshman
Free/Fly
Hrafn Traustason

Hrafn Traustason

6' 0"
Freshman
Breast
Nicole Cordero

Nicole Cordero

5' 7"
Freshman
Freestyle
Nikki Flynn

Nikki Flynn

5' 10"
Freshman
Freestyle
Katherine Scott

Katherine Scott

5' 4"
Freshman
Breast