Varsity Swimming & Diving

The 2018-2019 Holton Swim and Dive team just completed a historic season. It finished the dual meet season with an undefeated record of 8-0; claimed both the ISL and WMPSSDL Championships for the third consecutive year, and for the first time in school history, placed 1st in the METRO Swim and Dive Championship. Furthermore, the team showed a great deal of heart and determination this year. Each swimmer found a way to contribute to the team’s success, whether in the pool or behind the lanes, and this is what makes Holton swimming so strong.

In particular, praise must go to the team’s captains: Delaney Bond ’19, Kate Chlopak ’19, and Olivia Jubin ’19. They led the team both in and out of pool, modeling consistent work ethic, leading the team in cheers, and never failing to come up with fun and creative themes for the meets. It’s not easy to lead a group of 52 swimmers and divers, but these girls did a fantastic job. They were not without the help of their other senior classmates, however. The entire senior class also deserves commendation for their contributions over the last four years: the Class of 2019 demonstrated consistent leadership and enthusiasm and served as examples for the entire team. They will be missed!

This year we also experienced the development of our diving program into one of the best in the area. We welcomed six divers to the team, three of which placed in the METRO championship meet; Emma Davison ’19, Wynter Bramao ’21 and Emma McDonald ‘21. These athletes contributed greatly to the team’s success in both the dual and championship meets.

We saw three team records come down this season. Olivia Jubin ’19 broke school records in the 200 free and 200 IM. Swimmers Jing-E Tan ‘19, Olivia Jubin ‘19, Ella Myers ’21, and Sophie Duncan ’21 broke the school record in the 400 free relay. Congratulations to these swimmers for this accomplishment!

While these achievements are what remain of the season on the record board, every member of the team improved and accomplished goals. And as coaches, this is what makes us most proud. Congratulations to the entire Holton-Arms School varsity swim and dive team!

To access previous years' schedule and results, click on the desired year.

Head Coach: Graham Westerberg

Graham Westerberg was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been at Holton-Arms since 2003. He is the Associate Athletic Director, Chair of the Physical Education Department, and Head Varsity Swim Coach. In addition to these roles, he teaches Physical Education in both Lower and Upper School and coaches Middle School swimming, and softball.

In his Fifteen years as the Holton swim coach he has compiled a dual meet record of 113-20 while capturing 11 out of the last 14 ISL (Independent School League) titles. In addition, he has lead the Panthers to the last 4 out of 5 WMPSSDL (Washington Metropolitan Swimming and Diving League titles. In 2015 he also guided the Panthers 2nd place finish at the METRO (Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Championship). Westerberg was voted by his peers as female Coach of the Year for the WMPSSDL league, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017and in 2015 he was also selected as the Washington Post All Met Coach of the Year.

Westerberg attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. He went on to attend The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, graduating with a degree in communications. He competed at the collegiate level in soccer and swimming. He is life-long fan of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers and NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. When asked about Holton, “I have enjoyed my time at Holton and I am thankful to be working with such amazing young women who are motivated and willing to work hard each and every day.”

Assistant Coaches:
Malena Ferrari
Mary Kline
Martha Macon Smith

Dive Coaches:
Page Pollock
Ali Murphy