Irene Neumeier indicators to University of Texas Permian Basin for swimming | Information, Sports activities, Jobs

Escanaba senior Irene Neumeier indicators her letter of intent to the University of Texas Permian Basin on Jan. 6, 2026 at Escanaba High School. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA — Today was not simply one other day for Escanaba senior Irene Neumeier, it was the start of a brand new chapter of life as she signed her letter of intent to the Univerity of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) for swimming.

“I always wanted to go somewhere warm,” Neumeier stated. “When I went and visited I assumed it will be match for me. I acquired to fulfill a number of the teammates down there and it was good attending to know them and it was a fantastic environment there as effectively.

Neumeier was All-U.P. Swimming choice in 2024 and 2025 in addition to breaking her personal report within the 100Fly final season with a time of 1:03:72. Gladstone coach Tom Desy has coached Nuemeier since she was five-years previous and said that she all the time cherished being within the water.

“She has a great work ethic and leads by example,” Desy stated. “That is why she is the captain of the team and I wish all my swimmers would have her attitude o9f having fun while being the best they can be and I will certainly miss her on the team next season.”

Neumeier might be finding out Biology at (UTPB) and is on the lookout for a job within the medical feild.

“I would like to be a Physician’s assistant in dermatology or cardiology,” Neumeier stated. “It is something I think will be a field where I can continue to grow and learn.”

Neumeier stated that being on the highschool crew and been considered one of her favourite moments of her profession and is happy to take the subsequent step to the school degree. Neumeier will start courses at (UTPB) within the Fall of 2026.