New Knight to Know: Niko DeStefano ’30

Hometown: Bridgeport, Pa.

Major: Health Sciences

Are there any extracurriculars you plan on joining or are already a part of (i.e. any of Arcadia's athletic teams)?

I'm a member of the men's swim team.

What are some of your hobbies?

I coach swimming and water polo a lot. I also enjoy hiking and taking my dogs on long walks.

What is your proudest accomplishment to date?

Setting a water polo record at my high school during my senior year.

What is a challenge you've had to overcome to get to this point?

I moved around a lot during late middle school and early high school because of a house fire. It helped shape me into the man I am today by teaching me grit early on in my life and to always strive for more.

Why did you choose Arcadia?

I chose Arcadia for a couple of reasons. It's very close to home, so I can visit whenever I want to. The swim team and staff also made it feel like home right away and made it easy for me to transition into this new part of my life.

What are you most looking forward to?

I'm looking forward to going to Florida with the swim team over winter break and enjoying my time with the team.