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Audio: Even after season, girls swimming team friendships remain strong

Lucy Shirrell, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Peyton Palmer
Members of the swim team hang out with each other during lunch. The girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels.

For both new-to-Lab students and lifers, the girls swimming team provided an inclusive community and opportunities for connections across grade levels that still persist even after the season has ended.  

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About the Contributors
Lucy Shirrell
Lucy Shirrell, Assistant Editor
Lucy Shirrell is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as an assistant editor. She began journalism as a ninth grader in the 2023-24 school year. Outside of journalism, Lucy enjoys singing, listening to music and baking.
Peyton Palmer
Peyton Palmer, Photographer
Peyton Palmer is a beginning photojournalist and is a member of the Class of 2026. Her favorite parts of photojournalism are learning how to shoot significant photos and taking pictures for others to enjoy. Outside of photojournalism, Peyton enjoys music and hanging out with family and/or friends. She also participates in U-High tennis. Awards: 2023 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Boston convention: Honorable mention, first-year photo