Many students start swimming at a young age as a fun, playful activity and continue the sport with dreams of future achievements. For some, swimming and diving are more than hobbies. They’re a source of joy, growth and competition.
Elliot Glick ’28 has been diving for a few months but has swum since she was five. She enjoys both sports individually and finds happiness in competing.
“For Stevenson, I have gotten a medal for diving, and then outside of high school swim, I’ve gotten ribbons and trophies and stuff,” Glick said. “I hope to swim and dive in college, but it’s not really something that I’m planning on getting me very far through life.”
For Marlo Holland ’27, swimming has become a central part of her high school experience. She started in her freshman year and has earned accolades like Rookie of the Year and The Rising Star award. Holland says her interest in learning and bonding with teammates drives her in the pool.
“I have great teammates, and it’s overall just a great experience making new connections and learning new things,” Holland said. “I hope that I can maybe make it to the college level. I try and stay motivated and push myself to always try and be better, even when it gets stressful, which it does.”
Aneeka Mondal ’26 has been diving since her freshman year and competes on Stevenson’s varsity swim and dive team. Overcoming fear and past injuries, she has learned to push herself while developing her skills. Her coaches at Stevenson and Oxford, along with her mother, have been key motivators.
“I actually have my MISCA meet,” Mondal said. “It’s a dive-specific meet where I am going to compete against 32 top swimmers in Michigan, and that’s in Holland. So, I’m preparing for that big meet.”
