The CHIEF September 2020

Swim Team Update By Ava Nollen

Although the season is significantly different than last year, the Pontiac Indians swimming and diving team is back and better than ever! This year, to be safe during the corona virus pandemic, swimmers are wearing masks until they get into the water to swim. They also stay socially distanced in the pool by starting on different ends of the lanes. There will be 12 swim meets so far on the schedule and they already had a senior night to celebrate the seniors on the swim team. “My favorite moment of swim during high school is the team bonding trips because it is really fun to do things like canoeing with friends,” says senior Alana Christianson. Molly Masching, a junior, is in her first year of swim team and enjoying it, explaining, “My favorite moment of swimming is at my first meet because I won ¾ races.” Anneke Esposito is the sole member of the dive team at Pontiac. “Nothing has changed in diving due to the pandemic. My favorite part of diving is learning new skills, dives, and having my team support me.” The swimming and diving team is a great example of perseverance and positivity throughout the pandemic. Please go support them if given the chance to safely do so!

Girls Tennis By Emilie Collins

The Girls’ Tennis season is off to a great start, despite the unusual circumstances surrounding this school year. The girls have adapted by wearing masks before and after matches and socially distancing for practice and pep talks. So far, the team has participated in four meets. One of the meets was at home, and Coach Vogt decided to take advantage of the opportunity to recognize the senior girls for a great high school tennis career. We wish the girls good luck for their season and congratulations on a successful beginning to the season.