MICDS sophomore Evie Mauze has been swimming for “pretty much forever,” she says. The 15-year-old first got her feet wet at St. Louis Country Club when she was 3 and joined the Clayton Shaw Park swim team in fourth grade. Last year, she was named Metro League swimmer of the year and finished second in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 200 freestyle at state. Recently, Evie placed 16th out of 116 swimmers in the Region VIII Summer Sectionals 200 backstroke.
When did you get serious about swimming?
The beginning of eighth grade. That’s when I decided I wanted to work toward bigger goals.
What’s been your favorite moment as a swimmer?
The 200 backstroke at our championship last November, when I got the team record.
Have you competed on a national level?
I went to my first junior national competition this past winter. I did the 800 freestyle relay and some time trials and placed well for my first time.
What’s required of Clayton Shaw Park team members?
It’s year-round. We practice twice a day—early mornings and after school. During the MICDS swim season, I try to make it to both practices, but I can’t get to all of them if I have too much homework.
What goals are you working toward?
I’m working toward qualifying for summer junior nationals, and I want to swim through college.
