On Friday, May 4, Elizabeth Krane had a lot on her plate. Not only did she have a Spanish final that day, but also was confirming a huge decision: her educational future.  But Krane was calm and collected, and the room was full of excitement.

 Krane had decided to attend Southern Methodist University in the fall. A swimmer for twelve years, Krane will continue swimming at SMU, the 13th ranked swimming school in the nation.

“I went on an official visit. I liked the team and coaches, and I was interested in the school already, so I picked it,” Krane said.     Her coach, Dave McCrary was at the signing.

 “She has gone through a long process of trying to decide schools…it was good to see one that fits her very well,” said McCrary, the head coach of the CSP Tideriders, Krane’s swimming team. “I am happy for her.”

Terry Freerks, the executive director for the Tideriders, is proud of what Krane has achieved.

“She is able to stay committed through thick and thin and is resilient. Things do not always go exactly as you would like,” Freerks said. “It has…resulted in success.”

Freerks is also very proud of Krane’s leadership abilities.

“She has been a wonderful role model for her teammates,” Freerks said. “As a program, this is exactly as we like it to happen…we are very happy for her and very proud of her.”

Photo by Peter Baugh