Phil Aronica
Phil Aronica
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Orchard Park, NY
High School: Orchard Park

High School: Earned six letters and captained two seasons for coach Art Aungst at Orchard Park High School. The 2010 New York State  champion in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Set Section VI records in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 medley relay and set school records in four individual events and two relays. Also swam with EAST, Eagle Ridge and STAR club programs.

Personal: Born October 10, 1991. Favorite food is chicken wings. Favorite movies include Saw, Rocky and The Hangover. Lists earning his first medal at Junior Nationals as his greatest athletic experience. Grandfather was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds. Majoring in exercise science.