University of California, Santa Barbara

UC SANTA BARBARA

2012-13: Advanced to the bonus final and took home a 20^th overall position in the 100 butterfly at the Arena Invitational in Long Beach, Calif. on Nov. 17…Placed fourth in the 100 butterfly in meets vs. Pacific on Feb. 2. and again vs. Cal Poly on Nov. 3.

2011-12: Posted season best times in the 100-yard butterfly, 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle throughout the 2011-2012 dual meet season. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Pioneer High School…Swam for coach Gordy Smith…Was named the Mustang’s MVP during all four years of his prep career…Also was a two-time Academic All-American…Competed in water polo and football…Swam club for De Anza Cupertino Aquatics.

PERSONAL
Parker Bovenberg was born on June 25, 1992 in San Jose, Calif.…Parents are Pete and Tamara Bovenberg…Is majoring in biological sciences…Enjoys Transcendentalism-era poetry and abstract art…Favorite authors are E.E. Cummings, Edgar Allen Poe, Emerson and Thoreau…Favorite aspects of college swimming are the team unity and working towards a common goal…Is a certified SCUBA diver.