2018 - 2019 Oliver Ames Swim and Dive Captains
Aprille Gangi, Captain, Senior 2019
Aprille Gangi started swimming competitively for bluefish swim club, 9 years ago. She joined the Oliver ames swim and dive team freshman year and has loved it ever since. As a captian, she strives to keep up the high energy and family bond within the team. She wants everyone to know that they are an important part of the team. Aprille is excited for the personal and team victories to come this upcoming season.
Aprille Gangi started swimming competitively for bluefish swim club, 9 years ago. She joined the Oliver ames swim and dive team freshman year and has loved it ever since. As a captian, she strives to keep up the high energy and family bond within the team. She wants everyone to know that they are an important part of the team. Aprille is excited for the personal and team victories to come this upcoming season.
Drew Cheng, Captain, Senior 2019
Ever since Drew was 7, he was fascinated by the stories of his two older sisters and brother on the swim team. Inspired by these tales, Drew got the chance to swim competitively himself at the Easton YMCA swim team a couple of years later. In his freshman year, Drew knew he wanted to follow his sibling’s footsteps and joined the OA swim and dive team, quickly finding breastroke to be his favorite event. Most of all, Drew loves the energy, determination and camaraderie of the team from swimmers and divers alike. As a captain, Drew strives to make as much a difference on the pool deck as in the water, cheering and supporting any and all of his teammates and guiding new swimmers to learn and have fun!
Ever since Drew was 7, he was fascinated by the stories of his two older sisters and brother on the swim team. Inspired by these tales, Drew got the chance to swim competitively himself at the Easton YMCA swim team a couple of years later. In his freshman year, Drew knew he wanted to follow his sibling’s footsteps and joined the OA swim and dive team, quickly finding breastroke to be his favorite event. Most of all, Drew loves the energy, determination and camaraderie of the team from swimmers and divers alike. As a captain, Drew strives to make as much a difference on the pool deck as in the water, cheering and supporting any and all of his teammates and guiding new swimmers to learn and have fun!
Justin Vega-Lopez, Captain, Senior 2019
When Justin was 7 years old he was watching the 2008 Olympics and saw Michael Phelps win a gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly. He saw the dedication and passion that came with swimming and was immediately captivated by it. He failed in every swim class and didn't learn how to swim until he was 11. He joined a club team at 12 and failed at every practice. He realized that all great swimmers must aim to fail, meaning that they must give as much as they possibly can until they are at their limits on every set of every practice. Justin admires the sport of swimming and every stroke in the sport. His favorite event is the 200 IM and aims this year to provide everyone with the tools, spirit and motivation to succeed in every practice and meet. He aims to help everyone to the peak of their ability and form amazing friends in the process forming values that the swimmers can take with them into and outside of OA swimming.
When Justin was 7 years old he was watching the 2008 Olympics and saw Michael Phelps win a gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly. He saw the dedication and passion that came with swimming and was immediately captivated by it. He failed in every swim class and didn't learn how to swim until he was 11. He joined a club team at 12 and failed at every practice. He realized that all great swimmers must aim to fail, meaning that they must give as much as they possibly can until they are at their limits on every set of every practice. Justin admires the sport of swimming and every stroke in the sport. His favorite event is the 200 IM and aims this year to provide everyone with the tools, spirit and motivation to succeed in every practice and meet. He aims to help everyone to the peak of their ability and form amazing friends in the process forming values that the swimmers can take with them into and outside of OA swimming.
Morgan O'Hara, Captain, Junior 2019
Morgan from a young age loved the water. At 6 months old she started taking Easton YMCA lessons which resulted in competitively swimming at nine years old. She swims now for Bluefish Swim Club. Her favorite races are the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. She joined Oliver Ames Swim and Dive team her freshman year and loved it. As captain she hopes to continue encouraging everyone to do their best. Also she wants to make sure everyone is included and has fun in their races.
Cam Bourne, Captain, Senior 2018
Cam was a gymnast as a child and joined the dive team as a sophomore. He has been the Hockomock dive men’s champion sophomore and junior year. He loves pushing the body to it’s limits. Dive is a very mental sport and Cam hopes to encourage the dive team to overcome their fears. It is important in life to be ambitious and push oneself for a reward. In this case it is getting the satisfaction of perfectly slicing through the water after a dive. However, overall he is determined to bind the Oliver Ames Swim and Dive team family even closer together.
Morgan from a young age loved the water. At 6 months old she started taking Easton YMCA lessons which resulted in competitively swimming at nine years old. She swims now for Bluefish Swim Club. Her favorite races are the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. She joined Oliver Ames Swim and Dive team her freshman year and loved it. As captain she hopes to continue encouraging everyone to do their best. Also she wants to make sure everyone is included and has fun in their races.
Cam Bourne, Captain, Senior 2018
Cam was a gymnast as a child and joined the dive team as a sophomore. He has been the Hockomock dive men’s champion sophomore and junior year. He loves pushing the body to it’s limits. Dive is a very mental sport and Cam hopes to encourage the dive team to overcome their fears. It is important in life to be ambitious and push oneself for a reward. In this case it is getting the satisfaction of perfectly slicing through the water after a dive. However, overall he is determined to bind the Oliver Ames Swim and Dive team family even closer together.
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Past Oliver Ames Swim and Dive Captains
2017-2018 - Andrew Abramson, Regan Benton, Paige Nikla, Josh Melnick, Caitlin Cambell
2016-2017 - Andrew Abramson, Regan Benton, Paige Nikla, Jack Toomey
2015-2016 - Jared Aker, Elyse Harmon, Danielle Jin, Michael Sullivan
2014-2015 - Parker Brooks, Sarah Szeto, Shannon Tarpey, Nick Watson
2013-2014 - Brad Cicchetti, Jacquey Gover, Jimmy Palmer, Krista Ruggiero
2012-2013 - Jackie Galeno, Bradford Minuskin, Julia Mudd, Brad Cicchetti, Jacquey Gover
2011-2012 - Matt Bates, Harris Brenner, Alaina Chmielinski, Chris Lockwood, Candy Sheehan
2010-2011 - Brett Johnson, Allie Hurley, Kelsey Hyde, Matt Bates, Samara Abramson (team manager)
2016-2017 - Andrew Abramson, Regan Benton, Paige Nikla, Jack Toomey
2015-2016 - Jared Aker, Elyse Harmon, Danielle Jin, Michael Sullivan
2014-2015 - Parker Brooks, Sarah Szeto, Shannon Tarpey, Nick Watson
2013-2014 - Brad Cicchetti, Jacquey Gover, Jimmy Palmer, Krista Ruggiero
2012-2013 - Jackie Galeno, Bradford Minuskin, Julia Mudd, Brad Cicchetti, Jacquey Gover
2011-2012 - Matt Bates, Harris Brenner, Alaina Chmielinski, Chris Lockwood, Candy Sheehan
2010-2011 - Brett Johnson, Allie Hurley, Kelsey Hyde, Matt Bates, Samara Abramson (team manager)
