July 29, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Charlie Boehme, a 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed head swim coach and aquatics coordinator at Rhodes College. Boehme comes to the Memphis, Tennessee-based institution from Sewanee (the University of the South), where he was assistant swim coach.
"Charlie held school records at DePauw in the 500 free, 400 IM and 800 free relay," notes the announcement from Rhodes. "He was part of the DePauw 800 free relay which earned All-American honors. Charlie was a 6-time SCAC champion."
"Charlie's experience at DePauw as a student-athlete and his year of coaching at Sewanee provides him with the understanding of the Rhodes mission of providing a quality academic experience and a fun, competitive and successful athletic experience," states Mike Clary, athletic director at Rhodes.
Boehme says, "Growing up in the Memphis area, I have always held Rhodes College in high esteem. It takes a special kind of student-athlete to excel in such a challenging academic and athletic environment. The prospect of working with talented young men and women is thrilling, and I'm extremely excited to join the Lynx family."
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