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Outstanding Reagan Athlete: Noah OttNBy Sally Kalosoah Ott, a senior at Ronald Reagan High School, has been deeply involved in swimmingsince a young age. Starting with his neighborhood swim team at age 6, he transitioned to pursuing it as a club sport at age 10. Throughout his journey, Noah has consistently pushed himself to achieve excellence, always striving to be the best version of himself.When asked about his accomplishments, Noah listed an impressive array of achievements: he is a 3-time state qualifier, district champion, and regional medalist. He has qualified twice for the Speedo Winter Junior Nationals, received the title of Scholastic All American, was named Most Outstanding Athlete in 2023, served as a 2-year Team Captain, and was nominated for the SA Express News Athlete of the Year in 2023.In addition to his athletic pursuits, Noah has been actively involved in school activities, participating in 4 years of Varsity Swimming and Water Polo, as well as being a member of the National Honor Society.Looking ahead, Noah plans to attend the University of the Incarnate Word, where he will continue his swimming career as part of the university’s Swim Team.Noah Ott doing what he loves to do.to work my hardest in swimming, and my dedication comes from my passion for the sport.”Noah is currently preparing to compete in the state competition in early March andwill graduate Summa Cum Laude in May. With his outstanding achievements and strong work ethic, Noah undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him.When asked what advice he would give to fellow students, Noah emphasized the importance of communication with teachers and coaches. He believes that one’s GPA and athletic achievements do not define them and encourages others to strive for their best while enjoying the journey.One of Noah’s favorite memories from his time on the school swim team was qualifying for the Winter Junior Nationals for the first time. He attributes his success to his hard work and dedication, saying, “I have always been driven by my competitive spiritOutstanding Reagan Athlete: Montse SpielmannPros In All ThingsPOOL SERVICEPool Service Installation Services Pool RenovationsFilters, Pumps & HeatersNow - April 115-20% OFFVINEYARD18415 BLANCO RD.210-447-7779SHAVANO PARK12611 I-10210-447-7005Lic.# TICL1141Montse Spielmann in action.BMy Sally Kalosontse Spielmann, an 11th-grade student at Ronald Reagan High School, has been passionateabout swimming since she was five years old. She finds inspiration in her daily pursuit of improvement and speed, driven by the goals set by herself and her coaches.Her list of accomplishments is impressive: Montse is a 2-time state medalist, a State Champion as a sophomore, a 5-time school record holder, a finalist for San Antonio Swimmer of the Year in 2023, a 2-time Scholastic All-American, an 8-time NISCA All-American, and she has swum at the PanAmerican Games. She also holds the Chilean National record.Montse is actively involved in various school activities, including the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and running the Instagram account for the Swim & Dive Team. She serves as the Swim Team Captain.After high school, Montse plans to attend the University of Michigan, where she will be part of the Division 1 Swim Team while pursuing a major in Engineering.Montse cherishes many memories from her swimming career, including winning state as a sophomore and breaking the school record with the 2-medley relay.She believes that dedication, perseverance, and patience are crucial for success in swimming. Montse’s love forthe sport gives her the determination to overcome challenges, such as “plateaus” or dry spells in performance. She also enjoys the camaraderie of relays, which unite the team in what is otherwise considered an individual sport.In her free time, Montse enjoys creating graphics and managing Reagan Swim and Dive’s Instagram account. She is currently looking forward to the high school championship season and the opportunities it will bring.8www.stoneoakhighlights.comMarch 2024