1. What is your favorite event that you swim?
My favorite event and the event that I swim is the 100 yard breaststroke
2. How long have you been on the swim team?
I’ve been on the MHS swim team since freshman year so four years.
3. In those years, what has been your favorite memory with the team?
My favorite year was by far freshman year. The team was so inviting, friendly and fun. The best memory I have is my very first swim meet. It was Malden vs. Cambridge. It came down to the very last event and Malden ended up winning.
4.Why did you decide to do swim?
My sister was on the swim team when she was in high school, and she made it sound like a lot of fun, so I decided to try out.
5. What have you improved on since being on the team?
My improvements have been not only in my times, but also in my social skills. I’ve managed to get faster in the pool each year and I’ve learned to make friends that will last a lifetime.
6. What has been your inspiration?
My inspiration truly comes from my teammates. They constantly motivated me to get faster and get a better time. In my Junior and senior year of swimming, Cleverina Cong and myself have competed against each other in the 100 breast, motivating each other to beat one another.
7.What sets the swim team apart from the other MHS teams?
The swim team is different from the other teams at mhs because of how close the team is. The upperclassmen welcome the underclass men and the faster swimmers are friends with the slower swimmers. Throughout the season, there are several team bonding parties where the team gets together at someone’s house and plays games and talks all night. Everyone is everyone’s friend.
8. What will you miss about MHS?
The thing I’ll miss most about MHS is definitely the relationships that I’ve made during my 4 years here. I’ve come to know amazing people, and I don’t think I could’ve made it through high school without them. I can only hope that we can remain close in the years to come.
9. Will you continue to swim in college?
No I will not swim in college on a club or a team. I may however occasionally swim on my free time because swimming has become one of my favorite things to do.
10. What are a few pointers or tips you can give to the underclassmen?
To the underclass men, honestly, just be yourself. You will enjoy high school so much more if you come out of your shell now, rather than waiting until senior year. Go to events held at the high school on weekends, join clubs and sports teams now, get involved with your class earlier rather than later. One of my biggest regrets is not getting involved sooner. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Just be yourself, don’t try to be someone you aren’t, and go with the flow. Take risks, learn from your mistakes and make unforgettable experiences. Enjoy high school while it lasts, because 4 years from now, you’ll look back at freshman year like it was yesterday. Everyone says high school flies by, but I never really knew how fast it was going. One day I’m at the activities fair, first day of freshman year, and now I’m a few months away from graduating. Live it up!
