🏊‍♂️💛 TWO TROJANS. ONE ELITE LEGACY. A NATIONAL STAGE. 💛🏊‍♂️ CHESTERTON’S BLAKE PIERONI & AARON WHITAKER NAMED TO THE INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING & DIVING HALL OF FAME – CLASS OF 2027! Chesterton Athletics is proud to celebrate two legendary Trojan swimmers, **Blake Pieroni and Aaron Whitaker**, who have been selected for induction into the **Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame – Class of 2027!** The Class of 2027 recognizes 22 outstanding swimmers and divers, four coaches and three special award recipients whose accomplishments have helped shape Indiana swimming and diving history. The induction ceremony will take place April 18, 2027, in Indianapolis. Two names on that prestigious list represent the excellence, dedication and championship tradition of Chesterton Trojan Swimming & Diving! 🏆 🏅 BLAKE PIERONI | CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL (2011–2014) Blake established himself as one of the most accomplished swimmers in Chesterton and Indiana high school history, earning: 🏊‍♂️ 9 career IHSAA State Championships 📈 5 state records 🇺🇸 2 national public school records Blake continued his swimming career at Indiana University and went on to win **three Olympic gold medals and one silver medal across the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games**, cementing his place among the sport’s elite. Coach Kevin Kinnel on Blake: “Blake's career he won 9 state titles, broke 5 state records, and 2 national public school records. He went on to swim for IU and won 3 gold and 1 silver medals at the 2016, 2020, 2024 Olympic games.” 🏅 AARON WHITAKER | CHESTERTON HIGH SCHOOL (2011–2014) Aaron's high school career was defined by championship performances and record-setting swims. His remarkable accomplishments include: 🏊‍♂️ 8 career IHSAA State Championships 📈 6 state records 🇺🇸 3 national public school records Aaron qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials and continued his swimming career at the University of Michigan, competing at the Division I level. Coach Kevin Kinnel on Aaron: “Aaron throughout his career won 8 state titles and broke 6 state records and 3 national public school records. He qualified for Olympic trials in 2012, and swam for University of Michigan.” 💛 A CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY THAT GOES BEYOND THE POOL Coach Kinnel reflected on the impact both athletes made during their time at Chesterton: “Aaron and Blake were such a huge part of Chesterton's 2013 and 2014 State championship teams, and were instrumental in 2014 being named National champion boys High School swimming team. “Besides being talented in the water, both athletes were leaders and made CHS and their families proud, we were so grateful to have them on the team for 4 years together. I feel very fortunate to have coached them.” Blake and Aaron helped lead Chesterton to back-to-back state championships in 2013 and 2014, with the 2014 team earning national recognition. Their legacy extends far beyond medals, records and championships. They exemplify the leadership, commitment and Trojan pride that continue to inspire generations of Chesterton swimmers. Their induction into the Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor and another proud chapter in Chesterton Athletics history! Congratulations, Blake and Aaron, on this well-deserved recognition! Once a Trojan, always a Trojan! 💛❤️ 🔗 LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TROJAN LEGENDS 🏆 Blake Pieroni – Chesterton Athletics Hall of Fame: https://chestertontrojans.com/Article/93417 🏆 The Whitaker Family – Chesterton Athletics Hall of Fame: https://chestertontrojans.com/Article/93426 🏆 Explore the Chesterton Athletics Hall of Fame: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/chesterton-high-school/Article/72618 ONWARD TROJANS! 💛❤️ #OnwardTrojans #TrojanPride #ChestertonAthletics #SwimmingAndDiving #IndianaSwimming #HallOfFame #BlakePieroni #AaronWhitaker