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Smith Named WMLM 1520 AM Player of the Week

ALMA, Mich. - Alma College swimming and diving traveled to the DePauw Invitational Dec. 3-4 and freshman Emily Smith (Clayton/Adrian) was the lone Scot to win an event for the women, finishing first in the 100 breast with a time of 1:10.70.

Smith managed a fourth place finish in the 200 breast, touching the wall in 2:35.21 to lead the women’s team to a fourth place overall finish with 356 points.

WMLM 1520 AM supports Scots student-athletes and their successes both on and off the playing field. The WMLM Athletes of the Week are recognized for their athletic accomplishments and contribution to the Alma College tradition.

Posted: Mon, December 6th, 2004 at 2:06PM

 

More than 100 Alma College students and staff traveled to destinations in Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Mississippi for service projects during winter break in February 2008. Alternative Break service experiences continue to gain popularity on Alma College’s campus,” says Sallie Scheide, assistant director in the Center for Responsible Leadership.

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Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans."

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