Loras College Athletics

Why did you come to Loras? I loved the atmosphere and the people. I also loved the fact that they had a good education program here and that I could continue swimming.

What does it mean to be a Duhawk? Being a Duhawk means that you support one another and means family. Being a duhawk means that you will always have a place to come home to.

What has your favorite memory been from your time at Loras? My favorite memory from my time at Loras has to be when the men's swim team finally beat Luther for the first time in ten years.

High School: Graduate of Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, Illinois ... Four-year swimmer for George Sam in the Southwest Prairie Conference ... Served as team captain for the Bengals

Personal: Desiree Rose Tamez ... Daughter of Luis and Lisa Tamez and sister of Alex Tamez ... Lists Missy Franklin as favorite professional athlete ... Swam for Express Swim Team ... Taught swimming lessons this summer ... English major with a focus in secondary education