Annie Ochitwa, ThunderRidge
Height: 5-foot-11. Weight: 150 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: April 10, 1997, in Denver.
High school sports: Girls swimming (defending Class 5A state champion in 50- and 100-yard freestyles, and 200 medley and 200 free relays).
Grade-point average: 4.1. Class: Senior.
Favorite subject: AP U.S. history.
Favorite athlete: Peyton Manning.
Favorite team: Denver Broncos.
What I listen to: Just about anything I can sing along to.
The best thing on my training table: Pasta.
Planned career: Undecided; signed with Arizona.
My family: Parents Carrie and Rob, sister Janie.
I would love to visit: New York City.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes. They keep kids in shape; you have a team to identify with and a reason to feel a part of the school. It’s great for kids.
