UVAC is proud to announce that two of its top athletes, Iris Freeman and Hugh Hawkins, have officially signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Iris Freeman, a senior at Hanover High School, has committed to swim at Colby College, a prestigious NCAA Division III institution in Waterville, Maine. Iris has been swimming competitively for over nine years, with the past three as a valued member of the UVAC swim team. Her dedication, positive spirit, and steady improvement have made her a standout among her peers.
Hugh Hawkins, the Valedictorian of his class at Profile High School in Bethlehem, NH, has signed to swim at Canisius University, an NCAA Division I school located in Buffalo, New York. Hugh brings over ten years of competitive swimming experience and has earned Age Group, Senior Championship, and Sectional Championship qualifications. In addition to his athletic success, Hugh’s academic achievements have earned him nearly a full academic scholarship to Canisius — a testament to his incredible commitment both in the pool and in the classroom.
Left to Right: Associate Executive Director Jennifer Baxter, Hugh Hawkins, UVAC Head Coach Ian Quinn, Assistant Head Coach Pat Foley, Iris Freeman, Associate Executive Director Matt Young.
UVAC’s Head Swim Coach, Ian Quinn, praised both athletes, saying, “Hugh and Iris are the latest in a long line of outstanding swimmers here at UVAC. They are examples both in and out of the pool for their teammates to follow. Everyone here is proud of their accomplishments.”