Congratulations to all Hillcrest High School swimmers who took part in the Midmar Mile this year, many of whom swam to raise funds for CHOC. The swimmers who took part were Taylor von Tromp who swam in 37 minutes and raised R1850, Heinrich Freitag (30 minutes and R1500), Francesca Del Grande (34 minutes and R1500), Jamey Grobbelaar (35 minutes and R1900), Ashlee Taylor (45 minutes and R2000), Ludick Erasmus (30 minutes and R3500) as well as Sophie De Kock (31 minutes), Roxy De Kock (37 minutes), Meeka Eistetter (51 minutes), Peridot Greef (53 minutes), and Rebekah Nel (38 minutes).

Emma Atkinson swam in two races (29 minutes and 27 minutes) and raised R3300, and Michaella Clegg also swam in two races (31minutes and 29 minutes) and raised a whopping R11 741.00! HHS’s swimming teacher in charge, Mr White said, “I am very proud of my swimmers who did an outstanding job in not only swimming the mile this year, but also in raising funds for a very worthy cause. Well done to you all.”