Photo gallery: girls’ swim practice
TKC went to the girl’s swim and dive practice Nov. 15. Bella Borbonus, junior, has been swimming since her freshman year. She says it’s difficult to get back into swim shape, but she’s optimistic about improving her 100 freestyle time this season to get a state cut. “I like the social aspect of it,” Borbonus said. “I enjoy meeting new people who join the team and I enjoy hanging out with old friends. The atmosphere of the swim team is partially competitive, because everyone is trying to improve their times and get into shape and beat Beasley’s standards, but I’d say it’s really welcoming and kind of like a family.”
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![Seeds of Happiness:
Mark Borella is a 1984 Kirkwood alum who owns and operates the Seeds of Happiness studio.
"A friend of mine's son was sick, and we knew he wasn't going to make it. I made a handful of these little smiles, [and gave it to the family.] I said maybe you can hold on to [them] until you get your smile back. [The family] said 'it would be very selfish if I didn't tell you to do this for other people.'"
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