HOW TO BE A CHAMPION: 

You must  seek.  You must work.  Expect no short cuts.  Learn to give everything.  Be consistent with training habits, never miss practice.  Become a dependable competitor.  Winning is built on spirit, determination and dedication to hard work.  Be a TEAM swimmer.  There is no “I” in TEAM.  We, not I.  Never alibi or make excuse. Become a tough competitor and Win and Lose with Dignity.  Set the pace for the TEAM.  Have pride. Establish goals.  Write this so you can read it everyday . . .”WHAT I AM TO BE I AM NOW BECOMING”

From David H. Robertson, Director of Swimming and Swimming Coach at New Trier from 1952-1976: