In a state far, far away, more than a love for baseball was born. Sixth Former Ian White was born on October 15, 2005, in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington. A few years later, he embarked on a new adventure, moving to the serene town of Malvern, Pennsylvania, where he currently resides. Many in the school community may know him as the ace of the baseball program and a commit for the seventh-ranked baseball team in the country at East Carolina University.
There’s another side to Ian that many are yet to discover: his deep-rooted passion for Star Wars.
Baseball and Star Wars have always been intertwined. “Since I was six when my dad introduced me to the original trilogy and then watching all of the moves multiple times within that same year,” White says. “There is something about a galaxy, unlike the one we have in real life, where you can never know everything about it.”
“[White] is a great leader because he always makes sure that we have food and always knows what to watch or talk about.”
Zac Fuscaldo ’25
White has spread his love for the franchise through the Star Wars Club at Haverford.
“He is a great leader because he always makes sure that we have food and always knows what to watch or talk about,” said Fifth Former Star Wars Club member Zac Fuscaldo. “[White] is always mellow and goes with the flow of things, as if the force is taking him where he is going.”
“To me, it’s like a big club or family meeting other Star Wars fans, and learning everything I can about the universe has given me a good escape but also helped me build connections with friends,” White says, “To me, the Star Wars universe is just like a much cooler version of our universe. I think it’s a good escape from the stress of baseball. Oftentimes, you can get locked into one thing so much with no escape, and having such a love for Star Wars has helped me find something to cover my spare time and also give me a mental break.”
“I have known Ian since eighth grade,” Sixth Former Brandon Dunbar says. “I first talked to Ian in eighth grade, and we both played baseball, so we became friends over that, and I found out his love for Star Wars, I’d say, junior year.”
White continues to spread his joy from Star Wars any way he can.
“Last year when he bought tickets for the 40th anniversary of Return of The Jedi coming out on the day that they released,” Fuscaldo said, “All of the guys in the room have a smile on their face when they walk in and ask what we will be doing that day. It’s really awesome to have a break in the day to relax, eat food, and watch TV with friends.”
He continued to speak about the club. “I really enjoy Star Wars club because it is a room full of guys who all have a shared love for Star Wars. It is my favorite part of the week each week and I find myself looking forward to it Monday through Thursday.”
While his work on the baseball field may overshadow his love for Star Wars, it does not mean it isn’t a key part of him. “Overall, Star Wars is just something that is so far from real life,” Ian says, “but at the same time so similar, and that’s what I love about it.”