Emily Schwabe signs at Louisiana State University

Nov 18, 2009

 

Emily Schwabe, a senior at Waukesha West High School, signed with Louisiana State University (LSU). After several trips to different universities, Schwabe decided LSU was where she wanted to spend the next four years of her swimming career.
“After my recruiting trip, I was sold,” said Schwabe. “The campus is gorgeous and I could imagine the team being my family for the next four years.”
Schwabe has always loved the water and swimming. She started taking swimming lessons through the SwimAmerica program offered by the Waukesha Express Swim Team (Express) and continued to swim simply because she loved the sport. She joined Express at age 7 and has been swimming competitively ever since. Through her hard work and love of the sport Emily was one of eight Express swimmers to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb.
“I was so lucky to be part of such a great team at such a young age,” Schwabe said. Schwabe credits this experience with making her the swimmer she is today and earning her a partial scholarship at LSU, which will pay for the majority of her school expenses.
“I’m glad Emily has chosen to continue her swimming career in college,” said Head Coach Blaine Carlson. “She is a hard worker, great teammate, and a very talented swimmer. She will be greatly missed.”