Athlete of the Week: Skylar Roerig ‘21

By Kate Getz ‘21

Position: Backstroke and Freestyle

Hometown: Tunkhannock

Family Members: Kelly Roerig (mother), Adam Roerig (father), Samantha Roerig (sister)

Favorite Swim Team: Florida Gators

Favorite Swimmer: Katie Ledecky

Favorite Subject: Biology

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

Favorite Color: Navy blue

Role Model: Katie Ledecky

Favorite Moment of Season: Breaking the pool record in the 100 back, and breaking the 200 medley relay with Kylee Kolbicka, Madi Federici, and Aviah Dahlgren

Fun Fact: This is Skylar’s 11th season swimming on a team

Other Clubs/Sport: Rowing

 

During a short time of two years, Skylar Roerig has done some very impressive things on the Sem swim team. Last season as a freshman, she won team MVP and broke numerous records. Despite the team only being about half way through their season, Skylar has already broken the 100 meter record for backstroke and the record for the 200 meter medley along with Aviah Dahlgren, Madi Federici, and Kylee Kolbicka. Skylar and the swim team look to continue their success Thursday January 24 in their meet versus Dallas.