Our first edition of "Maverick of the Month" was called
"New on the Blocks," and was featured in March 1998 of the
Maverick Lane Lines Newsletter.
 Elmer Luke (71) may be a new Maverick, but not
a stranger to the sport of swimming. He competed in high school in Hibbing,
Minnesota, a hot bed of swimming in the 1940's. As a senior, he was
the state champion in the 220 free. While at Gustavus Adolphus College
in St.Peter, MN, he held school records in the 220, 440 and 1650 free.
After college, Luke taught high school physical education and coached
the boys and girls swim teams for 37 years. Luke joined Masters last
year and enjoys setting goals and making new friends. He became a Maverick
in the fall, and swam meets at Sarasota, Bradenton and Clearwater. His
improved times will place him in the Top Ten, with a 16:15 for the 1000
free. His 7:09 for the 400M free ranked him 10th for 1997. We look forward
to having him on the 800 M relay, potentially another National Record.
Elmer, and wife, Bonnie, spend summers in Minnesota, and the rest of
the year in Sarasota.
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