As the Haverford School swimming and diving season nears its conclusion, the team is in a strong position, thanks in large part to a talented group of Sixth Formers. Their leadership, dedication, and standout performances have propelled the Fords to an impressive season, with key moments in both individual and team events.
With the final meet approaching, the team looks to finish strong, and all eyes are on Sixth Form swimmer Zach Oswald as he chases a school record.
For some, these final laps are more than just the end of a season—they mark the closing of a chapter filled with memories, growth, and camaraderie.
Sixth Form diver TJ Romero reflected on his journey, highlighting the joy of continuous improvement. “In a sport like diving where confidence is everything, learning a new dive is usually the highlight of my day,” he said. “I don’t think I can point to one moment.”
“The team really rallied for each other, and you could see the whole team on the side of the pool cheering.”
Mason Millard ’25
Oswald, whose sights are set on etching his name into the school’s record books, said, “Getting a school record to me means a chance to cement my legacy amongst the hundreds of amazing Haverford swimmers that came before me,” Oswald said. “The relay records are always the most fun to chase because it means four different guys all needing to do their part.”
Oswald also spoke about the unusual team dynamic this year. “This team is definitely unique this year…a lot of our speed comes from either the upperclassmen or the freshmen, which creates an interesting dynamic. I think we’ve done a great job in building bonds with the younger swimmers and making them feel as much a part of the team as anyone.”
Sixth Former Will Suter reflected on the lessons learned and the bonds formed over the years. “My advice would be to buy-in early. A lot of guys make it to championship season and wish they had been working harder all season.”
“Capitalize on the time you have early on in the season and try to enjoy those tough practices. With the season coming to an end, I feel pretty proud of what the team has been able to accomplish and the culture we have been able to cultivate. The swim and dive teams are definitely more united than they have been in the past. I am also realizing that I will definitely miss the team, as well as refining my diving skills and learning new dives as I move forward onto college,” Suter said.
Sixth Former Mason Millard echoed these sentiments, “We have had a pretty successful year so far and hope to finish it with a strong performance at the Eastern Prep Championship. We came into the season with our sights set on the Inter-Ac, but we fell short with an early loss to GA. However, after the loss, we bounced back and have won the rest of our meets, including the Inter-Ac Invitational.”
When asked about his most memorable meet, Millard pointed to the Inter-Ac Invitational. “We trained hard to win this meet and beat GA after losing to them early in the season. We had a lot of guys qualify, including myself, for the Eastern Prep Championship at this meet. The team really rallied for each other, and you could see the whole team on the side of the pool cheering. We now enter into the final weeks of practice, preparing to continue our success at Easterns.”
As the season winds down, the seniors are leaving behind more than just records and wins—they’re leaving a legacy of unity, resilience, and passion that will inspire future Fords for years to come.