Swimming at Pemi

he abundance of swimming opportunities at Pemi stems from the superb facilities on Lower Baker Pond. Two natural beach areas and clear, warm water provide boys with ample space for instructional and recreational swimming on a daily basis. The morning instructional program includes Red Cross swimming and rescue offerings, as well as instruction in competitive swimming, diving and water polo.

Competitive swimming has been a part of the intramural and intercamp program for generations at Pemi. Oberlin College Head Swimming Coaches Ralph Bibler and Richard Michaels served Pemi as Waterfront Directors, and more recently Terry Sweetser raised the level of Pemi swimming with his inspirational coaching. Fred Seebeck, currently Head Coach of Swimming and Water Polo at the Loomis Chaffee School was a 25-year Pemi veteran, and was in evidence last season to officiate at both intercamp meets and the sesaon-ending Swimming Championships. Most of last year's swim coaching staff will return intact, including

• Ken Moore (Kenyon) and
• Carl Dietz (Andover varsity swimming and water polo).