Alumni Spotlight

Seahawk Spotlight: Amanda (Cameron) Sipes

July 15, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Amanda (Cameron) Sipes UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2009 Events: 200 free and 500 free  Degree: Exercise Science and Health  Profession: Recruiter for CastleBranch Current residence: Wilmington, North Carolina  What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s…

Seahawk Spotlight: Michael Krayer

July 9, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Michael Krayer UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2006  Events: 50, 100, 200 free Degree: Chemistry & Marine Biology Profession: Scientist Current residence: Charlotte, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program? In the pool my favorite memory…

Seahawk Spotlight: Adrienne Sutton

July 1, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name:  Adrienne Sutton UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2000  Events: 100 & 200 breaststroke, 200 & 400 IM Degree: B.S. in biology with chemistry minor, then PhD from University of Maryland Profession: Oceanography Current residence: beautiful Seattle, Washington What…

Seahawk Spotlight: Tim Mann

June 2, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Tim Mann UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2011  Events: 100 Br., 200 Br., 400 IM Degree: BS-Accounting Profession: Financial Advisor at Truist Wealth Current residence: Charlotte, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program? Bus rides to away…

Seahawk Spotlight: Carly Tanner

May 19, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Carly Tanner UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2013 Events: 100 Breaststroke, 50 Free, 100 Free Degree: B.A. in Communication Studies with Journalism minor   Profession: Videographer / Entrepreneur  Current residence: Durham, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming…

Seahawk Spotlight: Brendan Curl

May 4, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Brendan Curl  UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 1999 Events: 100/200 breaststroke Degree: Double major in Marine Biology and Psychology Profession: Up until last year, professional animal trainer and spokesperson for SeaWorld Orlando Current residence: Clermont, Florida What is your favorite memory of being…

Seahawk Spotlight: David Thayer

April 20, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: David Thayer UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2012 Events: 100 back, 200 back, 200IM, 200 free Degree: BA in English, minor in German Profession: Airline Pilot Current residence: Charlotte, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s…

Seahawk Spotlight: Jessiy Bader Bartley

April 15, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Q&A:  Name:  Jessiy Bader UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 1999 Events: 1 meter and 3 meter Diving Degree: Chemistry  Profession: Pilot Current residence: Frisco, Colorado What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program?…

Seahawk Spotlight: Rebecca (Rainey) Ridenhour

March 15, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name:  Rebecca (Rainey) Ridenhour UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2007 Events:  500 Free, 400 IM, 1,000 Free, 200 Fly Degree:  BS in Accounting, Minor in Spanish Profession: Accounting Manager Current residence: Davidson, NC What is your favorite memory of being…

Seahawk Spotlight: Bennett Rainey

March 15, 2021 | Alumni Spotlight

Name: Bennett Davidson Rainey UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2010 Events: 200 Breast, 200 IM Degree: History Profession: Lawyer Current residence: Winston-Salem, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program?The close friendships.…