Works in progress.(From The Editor)(Letter to the Editor)

Page through almost any publication and you'll find a list of some sort. Music. Books. Movies. Software. Television programs. Yes, the list goes on. You probably even have one sitting on your desk somewhere. It's as if we've suddenly become a nation obsessed with lists.

The trouble with all these lists--especially the "best he' variety--is that they are, by their very nature, exclusive. Look at a list such as the American Film Institute's 100 Movies of All Time and someone can tell you why it's woefully incomplete.

Still, imperfect as they are, these types of lists are a great way to see and appreciate a breadth of achievement.

So it is with the 2003 Who's Who in Aquatics list featured in this issue.

Even with 100 people on it, I'm certain the list is incomplete, I'm certain someone, somewhere, will feel it was a travesty this person or that one wasn't included. But if you can look at the list for who is on it, rather than who is not, you'll see 100 individuals whose collective achievements and leadership truly represent the best of the industry.

Take any name on the list and chances are, they have volunteered ...