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Coach Adam Karakurt takes an individualized approach when it comes to his swim team. Heunderstands his athletes and what pieces of advice work best to help them improve their abilities.  Coach Karakurt’s coaching philosophy is to not force the growth in an athlete. In the end, it is up to them to want to get better. My job is to get them to see that effort produces results and guide them to grow once they recognize it.

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SWIMMING ACCOLADES

2016-2017 Sarah Thompson '17, State Champion (50 Free)
2016-2017 Sarah Thompson '17 State Runner-Up (Backstroke)
2016-2017 Julia Fogel '18, Gabby Acker '18, Sarah Thompson '17, Mary Miller Goldberg '19, State Runner-Up (200 Medley Relay)
2015-2016 Sarah Thompson '17, State Champion (50 Free)
2009-2010 Michael Sheppard '10, State Champion (100 Back), set new state record

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COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

Ethan Payne '21
QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE

Claire Epperson '20
KENYON COLLEGE

Mary Miller Goldberg '19
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE

Gabby Acker '18
SEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

Sarah Thompson '17
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Wil Barton '14
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE

Lukas Leung '12
CLARK UNIVERSITY

Logan Duffley '12
DRURY UNIVERSITY

Anna Lewis Matson '12
TULANE UNIVERSITY

Zach Woods '11
WEST POINT NAVAL ACADEMY (DIVING)

Michael Sheppard '10
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Mia Michalak '09
EMORY UNIVERSITY

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Gryphon Athletics. On the playing field, as in the classroom, St. George's promotes citizenship and leadership, teaches sportsmanship and fair play, and aims to inspire a passionate pursuit of excellence. St. George’s athletic program gives the school another meaningful way to enrich the lives of its students through athletic experiences.