Awards/Recognition

   Jeremy Rock

Where are you from originally?
I grew up in Torrance, CA (about 25 miles south of LA).

How long have you been working out?
I’ve played sports as far back as I can remember (primarily baseball and water polo), but began going to the gym diligently my first year of college.

What, or who, is your inspiration(s)?
Without a doubt, my mentor Leon Chan. He is a superbly fit individual- physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and really serves as a beacon of vitality for all those privileged enough to know him.

What are your fitness goals for the next 6 months?  Year?
Over the next six months to a year, I would love to increase my cardiovascular fitness and stay one step ahead of my friends at squash. Oh, and losing the love handles wouldn’t hurt either.

 

What do you like best about Alumni/Wang?
The awesome staff, of course!

 

What hobbies or interests do you have when you’re not at Alumni/Wang?
Wednesday nights (or any other night, really) at the Muddy interest me. As does motorcycle racing, squash, and getting a PhD!

 
ZESIGER CENTER MEMBER OF THE MONTH

  Ryan Castoria
Please join the Aquatics staff in congratulating Ryan Castonia as the Member of the Month!
Here’s a little bit about Ryan:

 

Where are you from originally?
Whitehall, MI

 

What do you do for a living?
Student for now, then off to the Air Force

 

How long have you worked at this position?
I'm in my 5th year at MIT

 

How long have you been working out swimming?
I started swimming "seriously" about 3 years ago

 

Do you do anything else besides swimming, for fun?
I love to snowboard and play tennis

 

What are your aquatic/swimming goals for the next 6 months? Year?
Make it through the pararescue/combat rescue officer Indoctrination Course and Combat Dive School

 

What, or who is your inspiration(s)?
Air Force Pararescuemen

 

What do you like best about the Alumni or the Zesiger Center?
Access to a great pool and Olympic lifting platforms

 

 

 

 

Eager Beaver of the term
(each program area, give out 3 times per year awarded at in-services) Points awarded for positive performance throughout the term. Employees vote for their preference which is added to their accumulated points for the term. Points are taken away for corrective actions. The person to hold the most points is awarded.

   

  The Eager Beaver of the Spring 2009 term for Member Services is Mohammed Hannan. Mohammed first began working at the Zesiger Center in April, 2008 and since then not one patron has made it past his desk without a friendly greeting. Whether he is picking up extra shifts, or lending a hand with a project, Mohammed’s commitment, great attitude, and friendly service set an example for the rest of the staff while providing great service to our patrons. Please take a moment to help congratulate Mohammed on this achievement and we all wish him continued success in the upcoming future!