Carlos Cannon, Class of 2008, was a star swimmer and water polo player at Miami Country Day School. In swimming, Carlos participated for 6 years, served as team captain his junior and senior seasons, won the Coaches Award 3 times, and qualified for States in the 200 Free Relay his sophomore season and 50 Free as a senior. In Water polo, he was a 4-year starter, served as team captain his final 2 seasons, won the Coaches Award as a sophomore, the Most Valuable Player Award his junior and senior seasons, and led his team to a State Final Four appearance in 2008. Carlos was an outstanding sportsman, but a tenacious competitor. He won the school’s Rotary Award his senior season, for his outstanding accomplishes during his athletic career. Carlos continued his career at Iona College (1 year) and Boston College (3 years), where he served as team captain his senior season. Carlos currently serves as the head coach for Boston College’s water polo, a position he has held since 2013. He has guided his team to 5 Regional Conference Finals. Carlos is the proud son of Maria and Tom Cannon.
Christine Chancy – Class of 2008
Christine Chancy, Class of 2008, was a 3-sport athlete at Miami Country Day School, participating in cross country, tennis, and basketball. As a 3-year runner, she was one of the best in the county and won the team’s MVP award in 9th grade. In tennis, she was a 5-year starter and helped lead her team to 3 District Championships. In basketball, she was a 5-year starter, led her team to a District Championship in 2008, and was named to the Miami Herald’s First Team All-County her senior season. Christine won the school’s Middle School Female Athlete of the Year in 2005, was named the Upper School Sportsmanship Award winner in 2007, and was the Female Athlete of the Year in 2008. Christine continued her basketball career at Mount Holyoke College, where she played point guard for 4 years. She became Miami Country Day School’s Director of Alumni in 2014, and has served as a girls basketball assistant coach since 2015, helping to guide the team to 6 consecutive district and regional titles, as well as 5 state championships. Christine had an unbelievable athletic career. She praises her mother, Margareth, who helped support and guide her every step of the way.
Ashley Hatcher – Class of 2011
Ashley Hatcher, Class of 2011, was a star swimmer and water polo player at Miami Country Day School. She participated on the swim team since the 7th grade, won various awards including team MVP her junior and senior seasons, served as a team captain, and qualified for states in 2010. In water polo, she was a dominant player since she arrived in 7th grade. Ashley served as team captain for 3 seasons, won numerous awards including the team MVP award her final 2 seasons, was named to the Miami Herald’s First Team All-County in her junior and senior seasons, was presented with the Upper School Spartan Award in 2011, and helped her team advance to the State Final Four appearance in 2010. Ashley continued her water polo career at Princeton University, where she led her team to the Eastern Conference Championships 3 times in 4 years and helped her team qualify for Nationals in 2015, where they finished 5th overall. Ashley has been playing on the Argentina National Team since 2015, which qualified for the Pan American games in 2015. Ashley credits much of her success to her mother, Susana, for making countless sacrifices to help her achieve success in high school, college, and beyond.
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