Spring Car Wash A Huge Success

The men's and women's swim teams teamed up to for the annual car wash fundraising event this past weekend and while the morning started off a bit brisk, the sun came out strong and they had a line of cars almost the entire day from 10-2. The event was such a success the team is going to hold another car wash when they get back to campus in the Fall.

Another Successful Session of Swim Lessons

Joanna Wycech '14, instructing one of her students.

For the second time this year the Bantams provided swim lessons over a five week period to children of Trinity College staff and faculty. The bantams previously held lessons last September and October. In this Springs' session enrollment was up over 25 percent with 100% of the children who participated in the Fall Lessons signing up again in the Spring, a true testament to the quality of instruction provided by our wonderful team. The Bantams will hold another session of lessons when the team returns to Campus in September. All lesson proceeds help to pay for the team's winter training trip.

Mac McCarthy Stars In Next To Normal



McCarthy '14(Back row, far right), Starred as Dan Goodman

Sophomore diver, Mac McCarthy, starred in Next to Normal, a three time Tony award winning musical. It is a what is considered a rock musical, and its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disease and the effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. McCarthy said, " I enjoyed playing the role and I think it is an important play to perform, but it is also emotionally taxing: the lead actress said she started to spontaneously cry all weekend." Having seen the performance it was incredibly emotional and Mac was amazing in both his vocality and acting. His talents clearly go beyond just his abilities on the board and in the pool.

Megan Darnley Breaks Pole Vault Record

First Year, Megan Darnley

First Year, Diver, Megan Darnley went straight from the diving boards to the track this Spring as she and fellow teammate Megan Chiu are competing for their first time as members of the Trinity College Track and Field team. Darnley's vault of 9'00.25' bettered the previous record of 7'00" and placed her fifth overall at the Jerry Gravel Women's Outdoor Track and Field Classic hosted by Westfield State University. Darnley's new record shattered the previous mark by over two feet. With the season only just beginning it looks like the sky is the limit and we should expect her to soar even higher as the season continues. 

Chiu and McCarthy Appointed to All-NESCAC Sportsmanship Team



Mac McCarthy





Megan Chiu



 Sophomore's Megan Chiu and Mac McCarthy were selected to the NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team, which recognizes student-athletes from each varsity sport who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to sportsmanship. These student-athletes exhibit respect for themselves, teammates, coaches, opponents, and spectators. They display sportsmanship not only as a participant in their sport but also as a spectator and in their everyday lives. Through their positive actions and examples, these student-athletes inspire others to adhere to the quality of sportsmanship that the NESCAC and the NCAA endorse. Congrats Megan and Mac!

Men's NESCACS Day 3: Bantams Shine In 200 Stroke Events

Sophomore, Mark Yanagisawa establishes a new record in the 200 Fly

The Bantam men finished their three day NESCAC Championship meet on a high note with some incredible performances in the pool and on the board. Leading the way for the men's team was Junior, Mac McCarthy who scored a 240.70 on the 3 Meter Board and made his way onto the podium for the first time in his career with an 8th place finish.  First Year, Sam Ruddock finished 22nd in the 100 free with a time 48.27. Sophomore, Max Ma finished 15th in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:11.33 while fellow Sophomore, Mark Yanagisawa finished 13th with a time of 1:57.23. The Bantams closed out the meet with over two dozen personal best performances and a lot to look forward to for next year.

Men's NESCACS: Day 2

First Year 200 Free Record Holder, Sam Ruddock

The Bantam distance and IM swimmers led the way on Day 2 of the 2012 Championship meet. Senior Adam Eramo finished 11th in the 1000 Free with a time of 9:58.74 while Sophomore, Sean Greer finished 15th with a time of 10:04.76. Senior Tripp Gavin was the top finisher for the Bantams in the 400 IM, finishing 16th with a time of 4:21.30. He was followed by Sophomores Mark Yanagisawa and Lucas Knight who finished 18th and 19th with times of 4:21.13 and 4:21.31. Fellow Sophomore Max Ma finished 19th in the 100 Breast after going a lifetime best time of 1:00.98. First Year, Sam Ruddock, finished 20th in the 200 Free and rebroke his own First Year Record in the event with a time of 1:45.57. Ending the night, Senior, Adam Eramo swam a 1:45.89 leading off the 800 Free dropping almost three seconds from his previous lifetime best. The team will look to end the meet with some more incredible swims tomorrow.