Alexys Tomlinson Will Swim for C-K at Hollidaysburg

Alexys Tomlinson, a freshman at Claysburg Kimmel, will become the first swimmer ever to represent the district in competitive meets.

The board of directors approved the decision at their September meeting.

Claysburg has never had a formal swim team. Tomlinson will swim for the district and wear the school swimsuit and cap.

Her mother, Tiffany Tomlinson, was approved by the board to serve as a volunteer swim coach for independent swimmers.

The suit should be in the $50-$80 range and cap $20.

Tomlinson’s current swim times would qualify her for district competition and the school would cover her...