Tim Byers (aka Profe) took a teaching position at Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch to be closer to his home, so Douglas County had to get a new swim coach. We had the hardest time tracking him down! We got his name and number from the school, and then it took him a bit to get back to us. His name is Jason Brainard and he doesn't work at the school, he manages Safe Splash, a swim school. We were finally able to meet him at the Rec Center after practice one day and tell him about Blake's award and scholarship. He was so kind and nice and is excited to help us continue this award.
This year's recipient is Travis Oleson. His best event is the breast stroke, and he was one of the team captains. He is going to a school in Florida on a swimming scholarship. He also has really good grades!
We were unable to track down the plaque that hangs in the school, so we had to have another one made.
Coach Jason did a great job of explaining the award and then presenting it. He asked if we wanted to present it, but we prefer the coach to do it.
Coach Jason shows Travis the plaque that has his name on.
His parents talked about him and told about how much he has loved swimming ever since he was a little boy.
Congratulations!
This award makes me so happy! I'm so glad we are able to keep up Blake's memory even though these people didn't even know him.
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