Franklin Township High School Dive Team

Wins First Place In 27^th Annual Diving Invitational

By: Ann McCall

Public Information Coordinator

Franklin Township Board of Education

732-873-2400 Ext.290

amccall@franklinboe.org

For the first time in many years, the Franklin High School Dive Team took home a First Place Trophy that was won at the 27^th Annual Diving Invitational held at North Brunswick High School on January 10^th 2004. The team was made up of 7 students from ninth through eleventh grade. This was the first invitational competition of the diving season, which continues through March.

Al Raya, a teacher at Hillcrest Elementary School, coaches the team. For the past few years, there has been a shortage of students interested in diving. The team grew from 3 members last year, to 7 this year. Both the coach and the athletes are dedicated to making the team award winning by the end of the season, and they are off to a great start.

In addition to the first place team trophy, Kiara Vacchio took home a 5^th place medal for the individual girls competition. Mark Nerys placed 2^nd, Scott King placed 5^th and Bryan Glenn placed 6^th for the boy’s individual competition.