Ean Goldstein ’23
Staff Writer
goldsteineh@lakeforest.edu
The 2022-23 swimming and diving season was a successful one for the Foresters. The men’s team finished 3rd in the Midwest Conference, while the women ended up in 2nd place, only three points away from a conference championship. This was in large part due to the success of senior Violet Anderson ’23, who, for the second consecutive year, won the 200-yard butterfly event in the Midwest Conference Championships with a time of 2.09.11. Additionally, Anderson won the 200-yard individual medley event, and—along with Megan Dodrill ’26, Valeria Welk ’26, and Amelie Andres ’26—won the 400-yard freestyle relay event for the Foresters, finishing with a time of 3.34.64. The Foresters also were awarded several individual awards, including Anderson being named the Midwest Conference Swimmer of the Year for the 2nd time in her career. Stentor staff talked to Anderson about her accomplishments in the pool.
Stentor: Where are you from?
Anderson: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Stentor: What’s your major?
Anderson: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Stentor: What are your plans for after graduation?
Anderson: I’m planning on working as a CNA in Chicago for a year before going to PA school.
Stentor: How long have you been swimming?
Anderson: I’ve been swimming competitively for 13 years.
Stentor: What is your favorite part about being on the swimming team?
Anderson: My favorite part about being on the swim team is competing with my teammates!
Stentor: What was your favorite memory on the swim team?
Anderson: When we won the last event (the 400-free relay) at conference this year.
Stentor: What goes through your mind right before jumping into the pool?
Anderson: I think about my race strategy and visualize my race.
Stentor: How does it feel to be named Midwest Conference Swimmer of the Year?
Anderson: I was surprised when they announced my name for Swimmer of the Year. I am very honored that they chose me.
Stentor: What is some advice you have for future Lake Forest College swimmers?
Anderson: Trust the process and be tough.
