Dreams Come True: Becoming a Collegiate Athlete
As a young kid and even now, watching college sports always makes people excited. Whether it be a game between rivals such as Ohio State vs. Michigan or watching the UConn Women’s basketball team win it again, anyone can be taken from their seats. Being a college athlete is the ultimate dream for many high school athletes. This year we’re proud to see 13 athletes from the Class of 2013 taking a step to become a collegiate athlete at their respective colleges and universities by playing in their various sport and club teams. Please congratulate these amazing ladies!
Emma Stewart Bates, Kenyon College: Swimming
Annie Brockett, Davidson College: Lacrosse
Emily Gaudiani, Harvard University: Crew
Colleen Lavelle, Villanova University: Track
Nia Marshall, Cornell University: Basketball
Gianna Mitchell, Villanova University: Tennis
Stephanie Poland, Colgate University: Basketball
Lainie Radigan, Elon University: Lacrosse
Mckenzie Retino, Elon University: Field Hockey
Lysette Roman, Colgate University: Soccer
Vanessa Smith, Princeton University: Basketball
Elizabeth Warner, Harvard University,:Field Hockey
Ashley Yarbourgh, Coastal Carolina University : Golf
As we congratulate our seniors, here is a quick preview for our junior athletes who also wish to play in college. These include Beth Brzozowski (Basketball), Ariana Iranpour (Tennis), Alison Nordell (Rowing), Logan Paul (Softball)and others. Asking these rising seniors about what gave them the passion to want to play in college, Logan says, “I have always dreamed about playing college sports. To me, college athletes are the coolest people on campus.“ I also asked about how they felt about the recruitment process and Logan said that she is “very stressed when thinking about the process. It is a lot of work, but I know it will be worth it in the end and I am looking forward to knowing the outcome.” We wish these ladies good luck in. the recruitment process and congrats to our seniors once again!
–Sue Roy and Paige Papesch