The University of Chicago Swimming & Diving

In honor of our ‘26 class, a ➡️ to some rookie season action!

Last but not least…Emily Xu! Emily majored in Biological Sciences (spec Developmental Biology) with a minor in Health & Society, and she’ll be applying for med school. She’s been someone we look up to in the pool and she inspires us with her involvement in many on-campus activities beyond swimming. We will miss you, Emily!

Your next senior is Ryan Lobo! He’s completed his Bachelor’s in Business Economics alongside an M.S. in Compsci, and will be working in Big Pharma Unified Data Analytics in NYC post grad. Lobo has been a leader and incredible teammate in many respects, and we’ll never forget the feeling of celebrating his national title. We’re all looking forward to more big things ahead for you!

It’s time to celebrate Alicia Soosai next! Alicia has been a captain this year and completed her Data Science and Business Economics double major! After graduation, she will be working as a trader in NYC. Alicia’s kindness touches everyone around her, and we’ll be sending her all our love and support as she embarks on this exciting new chapter!

Up next: Joe Zhang! Joe is a Business Economics and Media Arts double major and will be continuing his job search after college. He has been a constant team player and always shows up for others around him, and team deck cheers won’t be the same without him. We’ll miss you, Joe!

Everyone say oh heyyyy to Jessica Qi! Jess has been one of our captains this season and is a Biology major and Neuroscience minor. She’ll be working as a lab technician in New York after graduation. Jess always brings good vibes and a supportive attitude wherever she goes - we’ll miss her dearly!

Senior #5 is Annabel Olivo! Annabel is a Business Economics major and Health & Society minor, and will be pursuing her Masters in Public Health post-grad. We’ll miss her resilience and uplifting nature, and we know she’ll excel in whatever she sets her mind to.

Wishing you the best of luck, Annabel! 🐦‍🔥

Our fourth senior (and captain) is Marcell Milo-Sidlo! Marcell is a business economics and psychology double major and will be in Chicago for work post-grad. We have continuously been inspired by Marcell’s work ethic and leadership, and know that he’ll keep GETTIN’ BETTER in whatever he seeks to achieve. Sending our best wishes for the future, Marcell!

Congratulations to Veronica Fong, our third member of the Class of 2026! Ronnie is a business economics and psychology double major and our diving captain this year. She’ll be working in Investment Banking in NYC after graduation! Thank you for your leadership and your kindness, Ronnie, we’ll miss you 🫶

Our second 2026 senior is Addie Diaz! Addie is an Environmental Science major and will be working at an environmental nonprofit after graduation. She’s been a consistent presence both in and out of the pool and we’ll miss her energy very much!