Nicknames
Ellie
Favorite stroke
Breaststroke
Number of years swimming competitively
11
Favorite memory of swimming on Mohi’s team
Swimming out in the ocean and looking for crabs with Erin during the La Jolla trips (and bonding over our inability to be cold in the cold water)
What I like to do when I’m not swimming
Listen to music, go outside, reading, watching Avatar the Last Airbender
This Mohi teammate makes me laugh the most
Mia Taylor because she just has such an energetic personality that can make anything seem fun, and also Pranaya and Erin because they both have dark senses of humor that I really vibe with
If I could eat only one meal for the rest of my life, it would be
Sandwiches, so you can make any kind of sandwich with as much variety as you want (ex: one could be ham and cheese, the next could be peanut butter and celery; the options are limitless!)
My advice to new Monarch teammates
Don’t be afraid to talk to the people around you, even if you’re just starting out and don’t know too many people that well. 9 times out of 10 you’ll probably end up making a new friend or bonding over some random experience that you both share.
This is on my Bucket List
Relearn cursive, travel to Madagascar, go to the Galápagos Islands
My plans for next year
Go to college and figure out what I actually want to do with my life instead of just going along with what others are expecting me to do at this point
What Ellie’s teammates say about her…
I loved listening to Christmas music with you on the way to school – Lauren Lajoie
You always know what is going on and my dumbass thanks you for that – Alicia Chapman
Ahhhh I’m gonna miss you Ellie! You are so inspiring and a great lane buddy! – Violet Clyker
Congrats Ellie! I can’t believe you’re a senior. You’re always so fun and positive. Car rides freshman year were crazy fun and I have loved getting to swim with you – Mia Prater
You’re really sweet and fun to swim with! – Teah Roberts
You’re just the best. You let me rant in your car, and put up with my crap during practice, and not to mention counting laps for me when I don’t know what the heck is going on. I’m gonna miss you 🙁
You are so cool and fun and seem like a really great person and we’ll miss you next year – Sydney Hillestad
Congrats! Driving to school in your car was always a blast – Jamie Byther
is so dedicated and funny and lively, and she makes practice, meets, and swimming a lot of fun and I admire how she’s always at practice with a smile and a good attitude.
You’re just the best. You let me rant in your car, and put up with my crap during practice, and not to mention counting laps for me when I don’t know what the heck is going on. I’m gonna miss you. 🙁 – Pranaya Kansara
Ellie is one of the coolest people I’ve ever met, and I always admire how she shows up every single day with a good attitude and with a smile on her face – Jen Dugdale
Congratulations Ellie! Driving with you to school last year was always so fun! Thank you for giving me so many rides! Meg Kumar
