LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Winner

• Name – Kit French
• School – St. Xavier
• Sport(s) – Swimming
• Graduating Year/G.P.A.: 2005 – 4.0
• Birth date: 11-22-86
• Height-Weight: 5’10” -170 lbs.
• Residence: Maineville
• Parents: Mike & Val
• Biggest Influence: “My sister Meredith.”
• Future Goals: Family’s dentistry practice
• MVP Accomplishments: A 4-year varsity starter, Kit is a 3-time swimming All-American who helped lead last year’s Bombers team to their 6th straight (and 26th over all) Ohio state Division I swimming championship. In his career, Kit has won 4 Ohio 1st place medals -- 3 as a member of state championship-winning relays teams and one individual medal for the 100 backstroke (50.81) championship. His sophomore year, he helped the Bombers finish ranked #1 in the nation by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches organization and #2 in the nation by Swimming World Magazine. A team captain this year, Kit is active in community service, is a top (4.0) student and is a member of National Honor Society. His club swim team is the Country Side YMCA. Kit will swim next year at the University of Georgia. His favorite athlete is Ted Ginn Jr., favorite entertainer is Kanye West and his most-like-to-meet is Jessica Alba.
• Coach’s Quote -- “Kit French exemplifies the magis, which is the pursuit of excellence. His attitude and performance in all aspects of his life hold to the highest of standards.” -- Jim Brower, Swimming Coach