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065. Four 2008 Olympians from One High School
July 2008
 

Kirrawee High School has four girls in the Australian Olympic Team for Beijing.  All four first represented Kirrawee High School in the Year 7 Water Polo Team.  This was their first introduction to the sport.  Three have gone on to represent Australia in Water Polo and one is representing in Hockey.

The Water Polo program at Kirrawee High School is credited to three members of staff who between them have put in countless years of hard work outside of normal school hours.  Congratulations Joe Hewett, Neil Myers and David Short on your magnificent achievements with the students.

 Alicia McCormack

  • School representative in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Touch, Basketball, Cricket and Indoor Soccer.

  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year - 1998.

  • Senior Sportsperson of the Year - 2001.

  • House Captain

  • Bronze Medallion in Surf Life-Saving

  • Sydney East Water Polo Blue - 2000

  • NSWCHS Water Polo Blue -  2001

  • Olympic Representative in Athens

  • World Cup Gold Medal - 2006

  • Australian Goal Keeper

Mia Santoromito

  • School representation in Water Polo, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Basketball, Rugby and Dance.

  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year - 1999

  • House Captain.

  • Many awards for Academic Achievement

  • Sydney East Water Polo Blue – 2001

  • Won three gold medals in NSW U14, U16 and U20 teams

  • Australian Senior Team debut - 2005.

  • World Cup Gold Medal – 2006

Jenna Santoromito

  • School representation in Water Polo, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Touch, Oz Tag, Basketball and Dance.

  • Junior Sportsperson of the Year – 2001

  • House Captain

  • Excellent HSC Result

  • Sydney East Water Polo Blue – 2003

  • U20 World Championships – Gold Medallist

  • Junior World Championships – 2007

  • Australian Senior Team debut – 2006

Kate Hollywood

Kate Hollywood as a small child had a dream to attend the Sydney Olympics.  In the Kirrawee High School Dance group she was part of the Opening Ceremony.  Perhaps this experience fired her ambition to represent her country.  See item 064 to read about Kate’s achievements in Hockey.