Karyn Henderson

October 18, 2004

We kicked off the week a little late due to Fall Break, but got right into the swing of things starting Tuesday night.

All week, practices were tough as usual, but Jon treated us to a rousing game of Sharks and Minnows on Thursday in hopes of relieving our bodies and spirits.

Friday rolled around, and we departed for our first real meet against Davidson. Although we did not have our usual driver (we love you Young Blood), we had an enjoyable road trip to North Carolina.

We had not lost to Davidson the past few years, but Jon had warned us that it could potentially be a close meet. After his inspirational pre-meet talk involving legends of Emory's swimming past, we all were excited to show Davidson, once again, what we are made of.

Everyone was up on their feet cheering the whole meet as we fought to victory. Race after race we proved to Davidson, the crowd and to ourselves what Emory Swimming and Diving represents.

After an awesome start to the season, we packed up and headed back home to our beloved Georgia for weekend or rest and recuperation. Hopefully this weekend, our first home meet, against Agnes Scott, will prove to be as exciting!

Karyn Henderson is a junior from Solon, Ohio. She would love to answer e-mail questions from Emory recruits and fans.