In this 28th year of operation, 12 students completed the year in the program.
3 students became PADI Open-Water certified divers.
3 students became PADI Advanced Open-Water certified divers.
4 students participated in lifeguard training.
On Earth Day 2023, students created and “planted” several fish attractors at least 18′ down in Percy Priest Lake in partnership with Youth Incorporated, to assist visiting fisherpersons with more successful catches and to give smaller fish a habitat to grow.
Students cleared the boat pathway at Hartman Park so the canoe access is open to Whites Creek.
Students participated in GBO Day (weekend) in Florida, which featured snorkeling, history and camping.
Students practiced TAP elevator speeches about the program.
Students practiced job interviewing skills.
Students volunteered for Swim Across America swim-a-thon with the swim instructor’s team to raise money for cancer research.
TAP supported the Chattanooga Aquatic Project’s launch.
For this year’s motto: Clean Water, Clean Air, a science professor from Tennessee State University and HIDE, an air quality non-profit founder taught students the importance of clean air and ways to monitor air quality.
TAP has 2 EarthEcho Ambassadors who lead the group in monitoring the water quality of Whites Creek.
TAP received several grants, which it greatly appreciates.
The Board of Directors engaged in a Needs Assessment and is reviewing and updating the structure of the organization.
1 Student is graduating from high school and eager to start her NAUI SCUBA certification in the summer of 2023.
1 Alum who is a Master SCUBA Diver earned his Bachelor’s degree and is entering a Master’s degree program in Organic Chemistry.
1 Alum who is a Master SCUBA Diver and Diving with a Purpose (DWP Instructor) earned her doctorate in Environmental Engineering.
1 Alum became one of the only Water Safety Instructors (WSI) in the state of Tennessee.
Ended the year on May 6 with an etiquette class and lunch at Riddim n Spice Jamaican restaurant.
