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William Pannos '16 Recruiting Profile
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August 2014
May 2013Personal Statement
I want to swim in college and, if possible, get some sort of financial aid (athletic or merit) while doing so. As a high school freshman I performed well for both my high school and club team and feel I can continue to improve as I get stronger both physically and mentally. This year, as a sophomore, I have continued to improve on my times and have made MIAA State cuts in all strokes for high school. At States, I set two individual school records (100Fly & 200IM) and was on two CCHS record setting relays, as well. I led the team in points and helped CCHS finish 8th in the Division 1 State Championships (our best finish ever). I was also the top point achiever at this year's New England Swimming 15-18 Age Group Championships at Boston University in March. I assisted my club team (Phoenix Swimming) in finishing 1st overall. I also qualified for 5 events at the Speedo Sectionals at Ithaca, NY in March.
Also, I am enrolled in the Honors Program at Central Catholic HS and have made honor roll in each of my last six terms. As a sophomore, I was inducted into the National Honor Society. I am hoping that the combination of my strong academics, swimming capabilities and work ethic will help me get into a top-rated college (both academics and athletics). Other activities include playing drums for the CCHS Jazz Band, writing for the school newspaper, being our homeroom representative and volunteering at the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2014 Phoenix Swimming (MA)
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2013/2014 NE 13-18 Age Group Championships
- 3/13/14 to 3/16/14
- Awarded 1st place for total points earned for "Male 15-18 year old swimmers". Earned 3 additional Speedo Sectional cuts, For the 15-18 year old boys, I placed 1st in the 200 Fly, placed 2nd in to 200 Breaststroke, placed 5th in the 100 Breaststroke and 5th in the 400IM. Also helped my club team Phoenix Swimming to win the overall championship.
- Camp/Event
- MIAA State Boys Division 1 Championships
- 2/16/14 to 2/16/14
- 200IM - 4th place overall in 1:56.88 (CCHS record); 100Fly - 5th place overall in 52.91 (CCHS record); 400 free relay anchor leg split 48.41, overall 3:25.22 (CCHS record); 200 medley relay fly leg split 24.31, overall1:43.24 (CCHS record)
- Camp/Event
- MIAA State North Sectional Championships
- 2/09/14 to 2/09/14
- 4th Place in 100 Fly (:53.68 - School Record); 5th Place in 500 Free (4:55.12); 400 Free Medley Relay (Split - :49.58)
- Camp/Event
- Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC) Champioships
- 1/31/14 to 1/31/14
- Won MVC Championship in 200 IM (2:01.48); 2nd in 100 Fly (55.17)
- Camp/Event
- Massachusetts State Div I Championships
- 2/17/13 to 2/17/13
- Finished 12th overall in the State for Div I - 100 Fly as a Freshman
- Camp/Event
- Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC) Championships
- 2/01/13 to 2/01/13
- Won MVC 100 Fly Champ; Placed 3rd in MVC 200 Free Champ
Statistics
| Event | 2014 Phoenix Swimmi | 2013 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| 50M Free | :26.56 | |
| 50Y Free | :22.91 | :23.41 |
| 100M Free | :58.86 | |
| 100Y Free | :48.36 | |
| 200M Free | 2:09.31 | |
| 200Y Free | 1:48.96 | |
| 400M Free | 4:37.62 | |
| 500Y Free | 4:55.12 | 4:55.12 |
| 800M Free | 9:36.07 | |
| 1000Y Free | 10:18.11 | |
| 1650Y Free | 17:15.35 | |
| 100M Back | 1:07.71 | |
| 100Y Back | :56.13 | :56.81 |
| 200M Back | 2:27.43 | |
| 200Y Back | 2:07.60 | |
| 100M Breast | 1:17.23 | |
| 100Y Breast | :59.10 | 1:06.07 |
| 200M Breast | 2:47.50 | |
| 200Y Breast | 2:14.17 | |
| 100M Fly | 1:03.82 | |
| 100Y Fly | :52.21 | :51.23 |
| 200M Fly | 2:25.50 | |
| 200Y Fly | 1:58.08 | |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | :47.77 | :47.69 |
| 200M IM | 2:24.00 | |
| 200Y IM | 1:55.70 | 1:56.88 |
| 400M IM | 5:10.16 | |
| 400Y IM | 4:16.28 | |
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | :22.16 | |
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | :24.16 (fly) |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. As a FreshmanI was accepted and took all honors classes at Central Catholic High School. I have continued to be in the Honors Program in my Sophomore year, as well, and have achieved Honor Roll in all semesters of of the 2013/2014 school year. On May 6th I was inducted into the National Honor Society at Central Catholic High School. As a Junior, I have forfeited my lone study to take a +1 course, thus carrying 7 courses this year. Two courses are AP (Chemistry and Physics) and the others are honors level and have continued to achieve the honor roll.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Chemistry and AP Physics as a junior. I am taking 4 AP classes as a senior (Bio, Calculus, English and Forensics).Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll in final 3 terms of my Freshman Year while participating in Central Catholic's rigorous Honors Program. I achieved a GPA of 3.79 and a weighted GPA of 4.10 In April of 2014, as only a sophomore, I was the lone student speaker to over 500 parents of incoming freshmen at "Accepted Students Night". My speech lasted five minutes and I spoke of the benefits of CCHS and the rewards of being involved in multiple activities at the school. I also discussed the importance of being a student first and athlete second, but always striving to be your best at anything you do. As a junior, I was asked to speak again due to the positive response from my prior year's speech.
- ActivitiesI am my homeroom class representative. I also have written for the school newspaper and play drums for the CCHS Jazz Band. During this summer, I volunteered for the entire summer at Camp Lawrence (YMCA).