As freshman Bjorn Yearwood leaps off of the high diving board into the crisp, chlorinated water, the crowd anxiously waits for the judges to reveal their scores. He swims to the surface and faintly hears the crowd chanting his name. Impressively, Yearwood has been diving for about five years and is the only member of the CHS dive team. Yearwood has many goals he hopes to accomplish this upcoming diving season. He plans on learning a twister dive and making it to California Interscholastic Federation. Diving gives him a feeling of freedom and skill that cannot be achieved in any other way.

“I want to make it to CIF because it would be nice to have that accomplishment for myself and the school,” said Yearwood.

Yearwood enjoys being the only diver on the dive team because it drives him to succeed in what he loves and improve everyday. Last year, Yearwood felt nervous about joining the team and had his doubts, but now he could not be happier he made the choice to be a part of the CHS Dive Team. Joining the team also made him feel very confident in everything he does.

“The best part of diving is having that amazing feeling that is impossible to describe wash over you,” said Yearwood.

Yearwood feels that being a part of a high school sport is an amazing experience and hopes to make amazing memories throughout his next four years. If Yearwood gains enough confidence throughout his next three years of high school he believes that he will be able to one day join a college team. Even though joining a college team is not a “must” have goal for Yearwood, it would most definitely be a huge accomplishment for him. His dedication will only lead to amazing outcomes this dive season with many more to come. Diving has truly been a positive dream that Yearwood has pursued, so make sure to support CHS’ new diver.