Last Friday, Girl's swim and dive took place at the University of Minnesota’s pool, Jean K. Freeman. With only one swimmer representing the Sparks team. This was senior Adele Gjerde's first time competing at state.
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Diane Huang, Chief Online Visual Editor
• October 2, 2014
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