TREASURE COAST – The community backlash has been fierce after news broke of the potential elimination of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs at Indian River State College.
An online petition that began on October 22 had nearly 11,000 signatures within 48 hours. Organizers have a goal of 15,000 signatures. Social media posts from parents, swimmers, former swimmers and community supporters show a wave of support for the programs.
Veronique Campbell is one such parent. Her 15-year-old son, Evan, is a 10th grade student at Sommerset Academy and is on the IRSC Swim Club team, a recreational team that trains at IRSC’s pool. The swim club is run by IRSC staff…