Senior Scrapbook: Aquacubs Take a Trip Up North!

Sophie Limongelli and Kate Georgino

April 2, 2025

For many Varsity swimmers, the highlight of their season is a trip to San Francisco. The Mayfield swim team travels 7 hours by van to the De La Salle Invitational Swim Meet. Just outside the city, the meet takes place in Walnut Creek. It is a two day invitational with prelims taking place on Friday and finals on Saturday.

Mayfield brought 12 swimmers to the meet. Each swimmer competed in 2 individual events and some athletes earned a spot on the relay teams. On Saturday, 3 seniors returned for finals in their respective individual events. Sophia Georgino ‘25 in the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard backstroke; Kate Georgino ‘25 in the 100 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke; and Olivia Laguna ‘25 in the 500 yard freestyle. 3 relays also qualified for finals. “Every year we swim really well at this meet and it’s really exciting to support each other,” recalls Laguna.

Steve Bergen, head Swim and Dive Team coach, was especially proud of Sophia Georgino who “broke a 26-year old school record in the 100 Backstroke and placed 2nd overall”. Additionally, Bergen adds that “the Medley Relay of Sophia, Kate, Bella Villavicencio, and Zoe Chiu placed 7th in a CIF Consideration Time that is the 10th fastest time in school history”.

After the successes in the water, the team celebrated with a seafood dinner in the city at Capurros and walked to Ghirardelli Square for dessert. Now time for a long drive home!

Sophia Georgino ‘25 begins the first leg of her 100 yard butterfly, which she will go on to place 3rd overall in.

Coaches Steve Bergen and Cairo Liu excitedly watch the cubs race!

Senior swimmers Olivia Laguna ‘25, Kate Georgino ‘25, Sophia Georgino ‘25, and Bella Villavicencio ‘25 have been going to the De La Salle Invitational since their freshman year!

“Even though it was my first year on varsity, the warmth and support that I felt from my teammates made this trip one of my fondest memories on the swim team” Etienne Lanchantin ‘26 (middle).

The 2025 Varsity Swim and Dive Team packs up after a successful two-day meet.

About the Contributors

Sophie Limongelli, Feature Co-Editer

Sophie Limongelli is a senior at Mayfield Senior School. This is her second year writing for The Mayfield Crier. Last year, in her Journalism class, she reported for Cubs Student News and learned about current events, podcasting, and column writing. She has a leadership role in Campus Ministry Council and is the head of an environmental club! Sophie enjoys interviews, localized news reporting, and is eager to try new things. This year, she is the Feature Co-Editor, focusing on her piece “Senior Scrapbook.” This column will highlight beloved traditions and events that make Senior year so special. Sophie is looking forward to another year of reporting!

Kate Georgino, Feature Co-Editer

Kate Georgino is a senior at Mayfield Senior School and this will be her third year writing for the Mayfield Crier. Kate enjoys learning about podcasting, current events, and photography. Kate has received an honorable mention from Scholastic for her poetry and hopes to continue composing additional pieces. This year, Kate is focusing on a feature that documents her senior year. “Senior Spotlight” will highlight the important traditions that make Mayfield the special place it is. Kate is ready to explore new topics, improve her writing, and report on issues she is passionate about. Kate is eager for another fun year of reporting.