Amidst the morning silence of the Redwood pool lies a repeating cacophonous rhythm of arm strokes, pushing swiftly against the water’s surface. Although the weight on his arms grows heavier with every motion, and the feeling of exhaustion sets in with every passing hour of practice, senior Ivan Kurakin remains immersed in his underwater sanctuary. Click below to read more.
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Sydney Hilbush, Former Staff
Sydney is a senior at Redwood and is super excited to be Head Copy Editor for the Bark this year! When Sydney's not at the dance studio, you can find her in the ocean or climbing a mountain.