By Stephanie Caron – Editor-in-Chief 

Junior Makenna Sharpe started the 2020 diving season off with a bang, breaking the school record for six dives not once but twice. Sharpe started her third season on the swimming and diving team off with a score of 242.7 against Guilford, then set a new record of 245.48 in the next meet. Advocate Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Caron sat down with Sharpe to discuss this accomplishment. 

Stephanie Caron: How do you feel breaking the record for six dives two times in a row? 

Makenna Sharpe: I am very excited that I have broken the record this year. All of last year it was my goal so being able to break it on the first meet this year was a great feeling.

SC: How does diving coach Mr. Simon push you to meet your goals? 

MS: Mr. Simon has very high goals for me, so just having those goals to try and reach really motivates me. 

SC: How do you and your teammates encourage each other to do better? 

MS: The girls on the team are all very supportive and give me that extra reassurance that I need. Also, they make it so the practices a lot of fun and a better practice environment.

SC: What goals do you have for yourself this season? 

MS: My goal for myself is to keep breaking my own record. But my big goal is to break the Foran girl’s six-dive record. 

SC: How has the team adjusted to having virtual meets?

MS: It has definitely been weird adjusting to the virtual meets but we are working with what we have. Everyone is still following all the rules and we are all still giving 100% effort.