WASHINGTON (May 2, 2023) – Howard University sophomore Media, Journalism and Film major, Spanish minor Sareyah Rudd caught up with senior swimmer Courtney Connolly (White Lake, Mich.) for a quick Q and A session.
 
Q: How and when did you start swimming?
A: I started swimming about three years old because my mom wanted me to learn how to swim.
 
Q: What is your favorite part about swimming?
A: My favorite part about swimming is when you see a one (1) next to your name.
 
Q: What has kept you motivated these past four years?
A: Creating goals for myself has kept me motivated over the past four years. After my freshman year, I nearly stopped swimming, but I had unfinished goals that I wanted to accomplish and I achieve those goals.
 
Q: Why did you choose Howard?
A: I chose Howard because of the culture and the experience of being on an all-black swim team.
 
Q: What is one thing you will miss about Howard?
A: I will miss making memories with my teammates.
 
Q: Favorite swimming and/or Howard memory?
A: My favorite swim memory was seeing my teammates at the end of my lane after I won the 100 butterfly at the Northeast Conference Championships.
 
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: I plan is to stay in the DMV area and start my career in the supply chain industry.
 
Q: The most special thing about Howard?
A: The most special thing about Howard is the spring semester on the yard.
 
Q: Any parting words for the rest of the team?
A: My advice is enjoy every second because it goes by quicker than you think.
 
About Connolly:

• Personal:
  • Hometown: White Lake, Mich.
  • Major: Supply Chain Management
• Athletic Achievements at Howard:
  • School Recorder in the following:
    • 100 Butterfly
    • 400 Free Relay
    • 200 Medley Relay
    • 400 Medley Relay
• Academic Achievements at Howard:
  • 2x-MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team (2021 & 2022)

 
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