July 18, 2000

MILWAUKEE--UWM swimming and diving coach Dave Clark announced today that four of his incoming freshman were named to the NISCA All-America swim team: Arick Severson, Josh Baseheart, Goran Vukovljak, and Sarah Walby.

Arick Severson (Red Wing, Minn./Red Wing) was named All-American honorable mention in the 200 medley relay. He joins the 2000 Panthers after winning the Minnesota Class A 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley in 1999. He was a state finalist in both individual events this past season.

Josh Baseheart (Milwaukee, Wis./King), the 2000 WIAA Division I state champion in the 50 free, was named All-American honorable mention in the 50 free.

Goran Vukovljak (Oak Park, Ill./River Forest) was named All-American in the 200 freestyle relay. Vukovljak was the runner-up in the 200 freestyle relay at the Illinois high school state meet. He was also named an All-American in the 400 Free Relay in 1999.

Sarah Walby (Coon Rapids, Minn./Coon Rapids) was named to the Academic All-America team. Qualifications for this honor include a 3.75 cumulative GPA or higher.