Skating through the season Quick Hits

By Troy Lipscomb & Gianna Roux STAFF REPORTER & INTERN

Varsity synchronized swimming with Claire Nurse

Placing within the top ten at states, freshman Claire Nurse has spent countless hours rehearsing and perfecting the trials and tribulations of synchronized swimming. Even as an underclassman, Nurse has already compelled judges with her confidence, and has grown very passionate about the sport.

“If my younger self could look back at me now and see how far I have come with this sport, she would be pretty proud to say the least,” Nurse said. “I am definitely doing this for my younger self.”

The team has a type of bond that cannot be broken. Nurse has seen the team grow together and improve their skills, while always motivating each other to go the extra mile.

“To see them [the team] get to this level inspires me everyday to go to practice and get better,” Nurse said.

Varsity figure skating with Eliana Lappin

Since she was a child, freshman Eliana Lappin has been mesmerized by figure skating and was inspired to become like the professionals. Since then, she has joined the figure skating team and continues to practice passionately. She finds growing as a skater and practicing to be enjoyable and rewarding.

“What drives me to become better is leveling up and learning new things,” Lappin said.

This is Lappin’s first season on the team, and with advanced skaters competing alongside her, it gives her an opportunity to learn new skills and take inspiration from others. Being on the rink with the whole team creates a comfortable environment for her to perform in.

“Watching [the team] skate makes me skate better,” Lappin said. “I see them do it and it makes me want to also do it.”