Isaac Bourne Signs Letter of Intent with Ouachita Baptist University
MHS Senior Isaac Bourne Signs Letter of Intent with Ouachita Tigers Swim Program
Murray, Ky., Nov. 17----Murray High School Senior, Isaac Bourne, signed a letter of intent with Ouachita Baptist University Tigers Swim Program inside the Murray High School gym in a special signing ceremony.
Bourne has been a member of the MHS Swim Team since seventh grade, and an eight-year swim club member since seventh grade.
Bourne is a member of FBLA, Leadership Tomorrow, MHS Speech Team, the MHS 30+ Club, and BETA Club. Bourne also shadows Steve Springer, Murray Ledger and Times, sports editor, as a journalist.
For the past two years, Bourne and his teammates have been named Regional Winners in the Relay 200 Medley, and 200 freestyle team events. During Bourne's MHS Swim Competition career, he has logged the following times with each respective event:
200 Yard Freestyle 1:55.51
100 Yard Freestyle :52.19
100 Yard Backstroke 1:01.07
Ouachita Baptist University is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, approximately 65 miles southeast of Little Rock.
In support of the guiding principles and values of OBU, the mission statement of the Athletic Department is to provide their student-athletes with the opportunity to enhance their educational experience and participate in a Christ-centered athletic program. The department will provide growth opportunities for success in a competitive intercollegiate program that attracts, nurtures and graduates student-athletes who under the guidance of a quality staff, represent Ouachita Baptist University with character and integrity while achieving academic excellence, serving the community and striving for excellence in their respective sports.
Bourne is excited for this opportunity. "I am excited to pursue my dreams in swimming, while also maintaining a great Christ connection."