I hope that my picture will inspire people – both those that I know and people I do not know – to accomplish their own goals.” Stewart said he was grateful for the school community throughout his state title journey. There was a send-off before state and a welcome home ceremony after the competition. “Our dive team has always been quiet, functioning behind the scenes,” Stewart says. “But my school really noticed what we were accomplishing and made sure to show their support for our sport.” Stewart signed this spring to be on North Carolina State University’s diving team, and he plans to study biomedical engineering. “I am very excited for the opportunity to take my diving to new heights,” Stewart says. “Practicing twice a day, five days a week, should allow me to bring my skills to a whole new level. I will also be given the opportunity to learn platform diving and will hopefully be diving from the 10-meter platform.” Stewart was a standout diver for four years at The Summit. He holds the school record with a score of 521.15, was the sectional champion in 2015 and 2014, placed fourth in the state in 2014 and ranked seventh in the state in 2013. “We as a community are very proud of Stewart and all of his accomplishments,” says Summit Athletic Director Greg Dennis. “It was a pleasure to watch Stewart participate in the state diving meet. He showed a lot of class with a lot of skill.” His journey took a significant effort – on and off the diving board.
Stewart and his mother, Heather, unveil the championship portrait that now hangs in Flannery Gym.
Stewart tucks in for one of his dives during the state swimming and diving tournament.
Stewart stands on the podium during the state swimming and diving tournament after securing his championship win.
Stewart’s parents, Jeffrey and Heather, sit with him when he signs with Division I North Carolina State University. Behind him are siblings Calvin ‘16 and Summit Magazine 55 Jocelyn ‘20.