Dear Kildaire Farms Swim Families,

WOW—what a weekend! The Cary City Meet was a huge success, and we couldn’t be prouder of our swimmers. With 24 teams and over 1,000 swimmers competing, the competition was fierce, but our team rose to the challenge with determination, spirit, and heart!

We had some BIG winners, and we’re excited to celebrate them at our End-of-Year Party this Friday at 6:00 PM at the pool. Come cheer on your teammates as we present awards, share memories, and wrap up an incredible season!

🎉 Special Congratulations to Our Cary City Meet Standouts:

• Adelyn Fortuny (Girls 7–8):
  🥈 2nd Place – Breaststroke
  🥉 3rd Place – Backstroke
  🏅 5th Place – Freestyle
• Harper Wood (Girls 7–8):
  🏅 13th Place – Breaststroke
• Ben Rakusin (Boys 15–18):
  🥇 1st Place – Breaststroke
  🏅 5th Place – Freestyle
  🏅 8th Place – Butterfly
• Elio Baremann (Boys 6 & Under):
  🥇 1st Place – Backstroke
  🥉 3rd Place – Freestyle
• Lia Rakusin (Girls 15–18):
  🏅 12th Place – Breaststroke
  🏅 14th Place – Butterfly
• Boys 4–8 Freestyle Relay Team (Connor Greenan, Theo Hockenbrocht, Eli Hockenbrocht, Max Greenan):
  🏅 12th Place – Relay

👏 A huge thank you to all of our swimmers who represented Kildaire Farms with pride, and to all of the parents who came out to cheer and volunteer. We couldn’t do it without you!

🌟 Cary City Meet Swimmers:
Connor Greenan, Elio Baremann, Max Greenan, Eli Hockenbrocht, Hadley Wood, James Baker, Theo Hockenbrocht, Adelyn Fortuny, Harper Wood, Mila Edmiston, Zachary Brown, Hayes Wood, Tino Edmiston, Lucas Brown, Ben Rakusin, Sean Murphy, Connor Rhodus, and Lia Rakusin.

🎪 Our 50th Anniversary Tent:
It was bright, bold, and glittery—a perfect reflection of the Kildaire spirit! Huge shoutout to Ms. Lyra for gathering decorations and organizing the tent setup. Thanks to her amazing crew—Megan, Connor, Sean, and team friend Callie—for helping bring the sparkle to life!

🍿 Special Thanks:

• Jenny Rhodus for making sure everyone was well-snacked and fueled throughout the day
• Jeremy Dott for masterfully handling swimmer registration and entries—no small task!
• Coach Ben & Coach Lia for cheering, supporting, and being the heart of our team
• Our volunteers who jumped into action—timers (Brent, Bill, and possibly others!), kid pushers (Megan and more!), and the clean-up crew. You make it happen!

🌟 MVP MOM of the Year: Ms. Lyra!
When illness kept me away, Ms. Lyra jumped in feet first and took over every single thing—with grace, charm, and enthusiasm. What would we do without her? From organizing, managing, decorating, and rallying the team, she kept everything running beautifully.

We are so proud of each and every one of our swimmers and families for showing up, swimming hard, and bringing the Kildaire Farms magic to the Cary City Meet.

Let’s wrap up the season with a celebration to remember—see you Friday at 6:00 PM at the pool!

Go Kildaire Farms! 💚💙