SWOCC release - COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Swim Teams have made history, achieving the highest GPA for both the men’s and women’s programs in the NJCAA. Both the men’s and women’s swim teams have received the Scholar All-America Team award with 3.74 and 3.78 GPAs respectively. This recognition, awarded by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), is a testament to the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence in both the classroom and the pool.  SWOCC Swim has long been known for its high standards, but this year’s achievement is particularly remarkable. Under the leadership of head coach Sandra Bullock, the team has continued to raise the bar every season, proving that academic and athletic success go hand in hand. The women’s team has been NJCAA runner-up champions for four consecutive years, while the men’s team has secured the runner-up position for the past three years.  This recognition is a true reflection of the hard work and dedication of these student-athletes. The team not only competes at the highest level in the pool but also strives for excellence in the classroom.  This year, SWOCC Swim recorded the most 4.0 GPAs in program history, with the following student-athletes earning a 4.0 for fall term: Chenoa Baurer, Isabelle McCabe, Dido Toornend, Suzanne Vesseur, Taylor Hagedorn, Lindsey Tatakis, Maison Alexander, Rami Escure, Lars Knudsen, Luke Norris, Jack Roberts, Sergio Rodríguez Rodríguez, and Till Schröder.  The team has two more regular season meets before heading to the NJCAA National Championship in Buffalo, NY, from March 5-8, 2025. They competed at home in Coos Bay on February 9, at the North Bend Municipal Pool, followed by the Tualatin Hills Swim Club Last Chance Meet in Beaverton, OR, on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  This achievement speaks volumes about the culture of the SWOCC swim program. These athletes push themselves in every aspect of their lives, and we are excited to see what they achieve at Nationals this year.  More information can be found here: https://www.cscaa.org/news/2022117/fall2024scholar-2p79k-637p6.