Owen Jen
Parents: Matthew and Corina Jen

Favorite GRCHS swim team memory: Playing sharks and minnows at Ottawa Hills
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13 - “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Advice for underclassmen teammates: Being competitive is great, but don’t forget to be kind.
Plans for after graduation: I have not yet committed to a college, but I plan on studying business.

Sawyer O’Grady
Parents: Paul and Brigit O’Grady

Favorite GRCHS swim team memory: Winning the 200 Free Relay State Champion last year.
Favorite Bible verse: Phillipians 4:13 - “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Advice for underclassmen teammates: Even when you don't want to work hard, put your head down and keep going. It builds character and you'll never regret hard work.
Plans for after graduation: I will be playing golf at the University of Findlay.

Sammy Rauwerda
Parents: Jim and Jayne Rauwerda

Favorite GRCHS swim team memory: Winning the 200 free at the end of my first year. It was the first event I’d ever won.
Favorite Bible verse: John 14:8 “If God is all you have, you have all you need.”
Advice for underclassmen teammates: Keep going!
Plans for after graduation: I plan on attending college after graduation.

Emmett Vance
Parents:  Simon and Stacy Vance

Favorite GRCHS swim team memory: State finals last year. We came back to win the 200 free relay for the second year in a row. Can’t beat that feeling.
Favorite Bible verse: Matthew 6:34 - “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own”
Advice for underclassmen teammates: Attend everything that you can. The unexpected things create the best memories. The day-to-day work that you might hate right now is what you will miss the most.
Plans for after graduation: I hope to play collegiate soccer and study business.

From Coach Pyper:

We proudly recognize our four seniors for their dedication and commitment to our program. We are grateful for everything they have given and are excited to celebrate them. As they step into the next chapter of their lives, we trust that God has great plans for each of them, and we pray they will live with the heart described in Acts 20:24—to run their race with perseverance and to complete the work the Lord has given them—finding continued growth, purpose in all that lies ahead.