CFK women’s swim team earns national academic recognition

KEY WEST, FL, July 25, 2024— The College of the Florida Keys’ women’s swim team was named the 2023-24 Academic Team of the Year for Women’s Swimming and Diving by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) on July 18. The Tuga women were among 30 programs across the country recognized for achieving the highest grade point average (GPA) in their respective sport throughout the previous academic year. The women honored on the 2023-24 Tugas team are Isabella Oliverio, Lillian Zebny, and Lauren Walterson.

Earlier this month, the men’s swim team received a similar award at the state level. They were named the Male Academic Team of the Year, in the small roster category with 10 or fewer participants by the Florida College System Activities Association.

“In the pool and in the classroom, our athletes strive to perform their best,” said Lori Bosco, CFK Athletic Director and Swim Coach. “I am incredibly proud of their commitment to balance their swimming ambitions with their college goals alongside many other responsibilities.”

The College is currently recruiting new athletes to join both the men’s and women’s teams. Preseason practice will begin in August with the season starting in September. For more information about CFK’s swim teams, visit the College’s website at www.cfk.edu/studentlife/cfk-swim-team/.