The Oracle: How long have you been playing for Gunn’s swim team?  Cooper McKenna: I have been on Gunn’s swimming team, as well as water polo, since freshman year. TO: What inspired you to begin your water-dominated athletic career? CM: When I was nine or so, it was sort of the stage where...

Last fall, freshman swimmer Melanie Julia qualified for the French National Swim team. While she is not technically on the team, Julia is on the list of high-level athletes who have a fast enough time to join the national team if they choose to do so. Julia decided to try swimming in middle...