Q&A:
Name: Tom Burket
UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 1991
Events: Back, Middle and Long Distance
Degree: BA, Geography
Profession: Retired Military / Government Contractor
Current residence: Sumter, SC
What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program?
Too many to mention, but obviously it was swimming under the tutelage of the finest coach I have swam for. Great team and awesome campus — don’t even recognize it anymore.
How has your experience as part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program impacted or influenced your life?
Being part of a team translated well into the military.
What have you been up to since your days on the UNCW pool deck?
Graduated and commissioned into the US Army.
Favorite stomping grounds from your time at UNCW?
Spent a lot of time in the woods on campus learning the tradecraft for my military career and the swim house (ZOOM, ZORCH, MAFIGLIANO, BOINK).
Favorite UNCW Swimming & Diving slogan or cheer?
Mu Phi Sigma
Parting advice for current UNCW Swimmers and Divers and/or recent alumni?
Enjoy this time, because 4 years is a very short time. Enjoy life before going out into the working world.