College Corner: Park View Grad Amber Kerico Swims her Way to Rookie of the Year

 College Corner with editor Noelle Dormio

Courtesy of Mary Washington University

(March 2, 2012) - Park View High School grad Amber Kerico, a sophomore at D3 Mary Washignton, swam her way to the Rookie of the Year as Kerico and Marymount senior Anna Macedonia are sharing the 2012 CAC Women's Swimming Rookie of the Year award. It marks the first time since the award was added for the 1997 championship that co-winners were declared. 

Kerico, who helped lead UMW to its 22nd straight championship with five All-CAC honors, 400 medley relay, 100 fly, 100 breast, 800 free relay, 200 breast, is the 10th Eagle to win the award. 

A total of 33 athletes representing six of the seven teams participating in the championship were named to the 2012 All-CAC women's swimming team, including a conference-best 11 from team champion Mary Washington.