Tommy joined Archbishop McCarthy High School swim team as a freshman in 2006.  This was his first year as a swimmer.  He earned a varsity letter and qualified for the Class 1A District 11 swimming championships in the 50 yard freestyle and the 100 yard backstroke. Click HERE for a slide show of pictures from his freshman year of swimming.  Go to the 2006 page.

As a sophomore, Tommy became a valued member of the Archbishop McCarthy High School swim team.  Coach Virginia Spagnuolo counted on Tommy to support the butterfly events because of his body strength.  He earned a second varsity letter pin and qualified for the Class 1A, District 11 swimming championships in the 50 yard freestyle and the 100 yard butterfly and swam the butterfly leg of the 200 yard medley relay team that made the finals and earned a district ribbon.  Because of his dedication, making practices, swimming in each meet, Tommy earned his team's Most Consistent Athlete Award for the 2007/2008 swim season.  Click HERE for a slide show of pictures from his sophomore year of swimming.  Go to the 2007 page.