Meet your 2011 All Star Team

Tierney Kamies

Age: 18   
# Of Years on Swim Team:  4
Nominated by:  Dean Junker and Grant Van Lishout

Diligence, persistence, and versatility all describe Tierney Kamies, 18, Nishna Valley YMCA female All Star Swimmer of the year.  Tierney began swimming at the age of 6 and hasn’t looked back since, competing for summer swim teams, the Y, and Lewis Central.  Known for her success in butterfly and sprint freestyle, she has recently taken up swimming distance free making her competitive at any distance.  Besides swimming, Tierney, is involved with dance, tennis, working as a lifeguard, and making academic achievements.  She is a leader to her younger teammates and supports them in the meets.

Caleb Rasmussen

Age: 18  
# of Years on Swim Team:  4
Nominated by:  Dean Junker and Grant Van Lishout

Fast starts, fast swims, and hard work earned Caleb Rasmussen, 18, Nishna Valley YMCA male All Star Swimmer of the year.  Caleb has been steaming up and down the pool with his breast stroke for the past 12 years and has recently added the butterfly to his forte, making him a great contributor to medley relays.  Caleb is ambitious and gives it his all in everything he does including work, church, football, cross country, tennis, boy scouts, and 4-H.  Caleb has received recognition as an Eagle Scout.  He also plays the trombone and the tuba, and has received numerous awards for academics.