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AMANDA SMITH - LAROSA'S MVP OF THE WEEK WINNER
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NAME: Amanda Smith
SCHOOL: Indian Hill High School
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YR.: 2007
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning state last year in 500 freestyle.
BIRTHDATE: 9-29-88
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'9" - 145 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Indian Hill
PARENTS: Frank & Julie
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My family."
FUTURE GOAL: "Win state this year; win Jr. Nationals; conference championship-collegiate national champs-Olympic Trials."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A 5-time swimming All-American, Amanda won the Div. II Ohio state championship in the 500 freestyle last year in a school record 4:50.95. She was also state runner-up in the 200 freestyle (1:51.2, a school record). Amanda also won an Ohio state championship her sophomore year as part of the 200 freestyle relay team. She holds the district records in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events, and holds 3 school records. Amanda was named 1st team all-Ohio and 3 times has been 1st team all-city. She has been a nominee for the Wendy's Heisman award and the local Women's Sports Association Sportswoman of the Year award. A great student, Amanda is a member of National Honor Society and is a 2-time academic All-American. She is very active in community service and swims for the Mason Mantarays club team. Her favorite entertainer is Dane Cook, favorite athlete is Natalie Coughlin and most-like-to-meet is Andre Agassi. She will swim next year at Indiana U.

COACH'S QUOTE -- "Amanda is a dynamic leader athletically and interpersonally. She engages others and energizes them to do what needs to be done." � Dave Coffman, Swimming Coach