MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - Head swim coach Zach Healy has added ten swimmers to compliment this year's loaded roster.

Blake Ferdinand 

Blake makes his way to become a Viking from nearby Douglasville, Georgia, where he attended Chapel Hill High School. As a Panther, he won four consecutive Team MVP awards and set the Relay County Record in three consecutive seasons and the Individual County Record in 2025. In the classroom, Ferdinand was inducted into the National Honor Society and Beta Club. He also graduated with honors. Blake plans to major in computer science during his time as a Viking. 

Aiden Orzo 

Orzo makes his way to Berry from Georgia's southern neighbor and his hometown of Port Orange, Florida. Aiden is the son of Carin and Anthony Orzo, and he has two siblings named Mia and Addie. He graduated from Atlantic High School, where he led his team to two district championships and was on the honor roll academically. Aiden plans to pursue environmental studies as his major. 

Joseph Myers 

Myers's journey to become a Viking takes him directly south of his hometown in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is the son of Eric and Annalouise and has a sibling named Stephen. Joseph graduated from Notre Dame High School, where he broke multiple school records in the 100 back and 200 medley relay. Myers also made the finals in 2024 and 2025 for the 100 back and 100 fly. Academically, he was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta and National Honor Societies and was awarded Academic All-American. To round out his high school career, Myers completed over 50 hours of service in his senior year. Joseph plans to major in chemistry while at Berry. 

Jack Hendricks 

Jack travels 300 miles northwest from his hometown of Richmond Hill, Georgia, to become a Viking. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School and will be majoring in exercise science.  

James Pattillo 

Pattillo makes the 200-mile trek from Augusta, Georgia, to begin his college career. He is the son of Rebecca and Jason Patillo, and he has a brother named Miles. James graduated from Davidson Fine Arts where he won the championship in the 100 back in 2023-2024. Pattillo is planning to get his degree in nursing.  

Brendan Stoffle 

Brendan heads about 80 miles northwest of his hometown of Lilburn, Georgia, to begin his career at Berry. He is the son of Paul and Sabine, and he has three siblings named Aidan, Nate, and Samantha. Brendan graduated from Brookwood High School, where he was a finalist for the County and State Teams from 2021-2025. Stoffle earned All-State honorable mention in his senior campaign. Academically, Brendan graduated with honors, was a member of the National Honor Society, won the statistics department award, and he won the Swim and Dive Team Scholar Award. While at Berry, Stoffle will major in mechanical engineering.  

Logan Carroll 

Carroll hails from Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, which is just over 100 miles northwest of Mount Berry. Logan is the son of Shanna and Jason Carroll, and he has a brother named Eli. He graduated from McCallie School, where he led the team to three state championships. Academically, Logan made the Headmaster's List for two semesters, and he made the honor roll for five of his semesters. Carroll plans to study biochemistry at Berry.  

Jack Heath 

Jack is a local product from Rome, Georgia, and he is the son of Jeff and Laura Heath. He also has a sibling named Molly. Heath was homeschooled, and he was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. At Berry, Jack will be pursuing a degree in biology. 

Ronan White 

Ronan's journey to Mount Berry brings him across the United States from his hometown of Cortlandt Manor, New York. He is the son of Janet and Edward, and he has three siblings named Liam, Ethan, and Declan. Ronan graduated from Walter Panas, where he was a four-time Boys and Girls Club National Champion, and he qualified for both the National Championship Swimming Association and the Speedo Sectional. Academically, Ronan earned the Introduction Business Award, was a member of the National Honor Society, and won the Students Against Destructive Decisions Award.  

Howard Bew  

Howard is from Midway, Georgia, and graduated from Liberty County High School.