TIME OUT
The Whalers swimming and diving team is poised for another great season. One of the most dedicated swimmers on the boys' team is junior Beau Garufi.

A fixture at the pool, he swims year-round and has successfully competed on the state level in breaststroke. With a very solid team surrounding him, Beau is looking forward to the season getting underway. When he is not swimming, he might be found practicing the violin or tossing a baseball around.

The Nantucket Independent caught up with him before practice in this week's Time Out:

ON SWIMMING

Sam: How do you think the season is going to go this year?

Beau: I think we are a stronger team than last year and we're going to beat our rivals, Nauset. It was close last year and they lost some talent. I think we need a diver, though, to win championships.

S: What are your personal goals for the season?

B: I want to get the Individual Medley record and beat my old breaststroke record.

S: What's been the top highlight for your career to date?

B: Beating my rivals, Matthias and Joe, of Nauset for two years in a row. It's going to be intense come January 12 when we meet again. I'm ready though.

ON SCHOOL

S: What has been your favorite class this year?

B: Pre-calculus with Mr. Psaradelis because it makes sense to me. I have to work hard at English but math just makes sense to me.

S: Who has been your favorite teacher during your high school career?

B: I like Ms. Sourian because she seems crazy but it all makes sense in the end.

S: What event are you most looking forward to during your junior year?

B: My trip to Europe with the Accidentals and Naturals. I'm excited about it.

ON BEAU

S: What's on your playlist right now?

B: Phish, The Who, The Allman Brothers and classical. I basically listen to classic rock and classical.

S: What was the last good movie you saw?

B: I never see movies. I can't even remember the last movie I saw but I know it was good.

S: What are your other interests?

B: I play the violin, baseball and I love to watch basketball. I'm psyched for the Celtics season - so far

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