Name: Stephanie Lundstrom (Ramsey)
UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of __07__
Events: 200 fly 500 freestyle
Degree: Elementary Education
Profession: Branch Office Administrator with Edward Jones Investments
Current residence: Concord, NC
What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program?
My favorite memory is when I took the conference championship in the 200 fly while claiming UNCWs school record and freshman record. I remember jumping in to warmup for this race and knowing taper came together just right by how I felt in the water. The energy of our team as I walked out for the final and the excitement at the end of the race was so overwhelming. I feel this sticks with me more due to the fact I had surgery on both shoulders during my junior year of high school and overcoming this obstacle was a great accomplishment. My teammates had a big part of this by pushing me everyday in training to be better then before and I’ll be forever grateful.
How has your experience as part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program impacted or influenced your life?
I feel that every part of my life has been impacted in some way by being part of this team. Whether it be life long friends, or the time management between practice and school studies, or the goal setting and how to break those down into attainable goals. These and more carry over into everyday life.
What have you been up to since your days on the UNCW pool deck?
After college I moved back to Charlotte and taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 10 years. During that time, I received my Masters in Elementary Education, I married my husband Matt and moved to Concord. After having our daughter Aubrey in 2017, I stayed home for a few years and I am now working for Edward Jones Investments.
Favorite stomping grounds from your time at UNCW?
K38 and margarita Mondays
Favorite UNCW Swimming & Diving slogan or cheer?
“It’s a great day to be a Seahawk!”
Parting advice for current UNCW Swimmers and Divers and/or recent alumni?
This quote has always stuck with me, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” by Booker T Washington