Catholic Central High School is proud to recognize Roshi Turner ’25 for his numerous inspirational achievements in the swimming community.  

Not only is he one of the best swimmers in the state, but he’s also the first African American to achieve several milestones in swimming at both the club and high school levels. Details of Turner’s accomplishments are listed below.  

Club Achievements: 

• 2022 USA Swimming National Diversity Select Camp Roster 

• 2021 USA Swimming Regional Diversity Select Camp Roster 

• 2021 Michigan Open State 4th Place High Point Award Placement 

• 2019 MI State Championship High Point Award Winner  

• 2019 Ranked #1 Central Region 200 Breast LCM 

High School Achievements:  

• 3-time First African American for CC All-State Swimmer 

• First African American for CC to win a CHSL title 

• 8-time First African American for CC All-Catholic League  

• 2-time First African American for CC Oakland County Champion  

Turner started swimming when he was seven years old. He stated that although his parents encouraged him to try several sports, swimming was the one he felt most passionate about. He spent most of his childhood years perfecting his skills and it paid off.  

”Swimming has been a large part of my life. This sport has allowed me to travel and meet other young swimmers that have similar diversified backgrounds, nationalities, and stories like myself in facing some obstacles to be seen in this sport. I’ve had a great mentor in former University of California national champion swimmer Reece Whitley, who educated me a lot about what this sport can offer, and that the only main obstacle is yourself. Never give up and remember that you belong on deck. So, I’m excited to see what the future holds for me in this sport. I know it will take hard work, focus, and dedication along this journey, much like my education and all of my other life endeavors," Turner stated.