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Colonial School District recognizes swimmers, divers and bowlers at April board meeting

Colonial School District Board of Directors · April 17, 2026

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Summary

The Colonial School District board recognized student-athletes from Plymouth White Marsh: boys and girls swim teams, diving teams, and bowlers for seasonal records, district and state qualifications, and school records; coaches and a junior board representative highlighted achievements.

The Colonial School District honored student-athletes and student leaders at its April 16 board meeting.

Coaches and school staff recognized accomplishments across multiple programs. A boys swim team coach (S4) reported an 8–3 overall record, a 4–1 league record, district finishes and individual and relay qualifiers to the state meet, including specific individual placements and relay school records. Miss Bolen (S5), the head girls coach, noted her team’s 6–4 record, relay qualifications and new school relay records, and singled out Carolyn Forgione as a senior who qualified individually for the state meet.

The diving coach (S6) detailed a standout season for girls and boys divers, including personal records, top district placings, Suburban 1 meet records and multiple state qualifiers; Austin Oliver became the first male district champion diver in PW history and medaled at the state meet. Coach Jeff Blizzard (S7) recognized senior bowler Melanie D'Alessio for school records, regional finishes and a bowling scholarship to Sacred Heart University. Coaches emphasized athletes’ academic performance and mentoring roles.

Zoe Wilinski (S8), the junior board representative, reported additional student achievements districtwide: large concert participation, Reading Olympics success at Colonial Elementary, equity and 'No Place for Hate' programming, and other student-led initiatives.

The board offered congratulations and moved on to routine business. The recognitions were ceremonial; no board actions flowed directly from these presentations.