Signing Day: Athlete Profile
Thirteen senior athletes signed to play in college last Thursday. Of the thirteen, six signed to Division III schools and seven signed to Division I. The ceremony took place after school in the gym, filled with with friends and families supporting the athletes. Coach Disabatino announced each of the athletes service and sports achievements, the university they will be attending, and what they plan to major in. Below are profiles of each athlete.
Elizabeth Bader: Division I Athlete
University: University of Pennsylvania Major: Double Major of Biology and Nutritional Science Sport: Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Track & Field What made you want to play a sport in college? "I genuinely love all aspects of running from the team bond, stress-relieving benefits, and devoting myself into something that teaches me the importance of work hard, pe...
Jordan Bramble: Division I Athlete
University: Mercer University Major: Global Health Studies Sport: Lacrosse What made you want to play a sport in college? I have been playing lacrosse for 11 years and have always wanted to play in college. I love having a team to push me to work hard every day, and I am excited for how competitive college lacrosse will be. What would be a successful season for you?...
Anna Cleary: Division I Athlete
University: University of Delaware Major: Nursing Sport: Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Track & Field What made you want to play a sport in college? “I have learned to love running throughout high school and I can't imagine my life without it.” What would be a successful season for you? “A successful season for me is knowing that I worked hard a...
Katie Hally: Division I Athlete
University: University of Delaware Major: Nursing Sport: Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Track & Field What made you want to play a sport in college? Katie Halley who has been awarded first team all state and all Catholic in her senior year said, "Running has become something I look forward to every day. I love getting to put in the work daily to help myself...
Alicia LeNoir: Division I Athlete
University: University of Delaware Major: Fashion Merchandising Sport: Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor track What made you want to play a sport in college? “I really developed a love for running when I came to Padua and love my team here. I would love to continue this in college!” What would be a successful season for you? "For me a successful season would be...
Alexandra Musial: Division I Athlete
University: Hofstra University Major: Biology Sport: Softball What made you want to play a sport in college? “My love and respect for the game. I am also going to be playing under some of the best coaches in the league and have the opportunity to become the best player I can be.” What would be a successful season for you? “As a freshman, a successful season would be ma...
Chioma Njoku: Division I Athlete
University: High Point University Major: Chemistry Sport: Track & Field What made you want to play a sport in college? “I knew I had the potential to improve and continue in a sport that I've grown to love so I figured I'd pursue it in college as well.” What would be a successful season for you? “A successful season would be seeing growth in myself not only athl...
Jacqueline Camponelli: Division III Athlete
University: Rowan University Major: Athletic Training Sport: Volleyball What made you want to play a sport in college? "My love for the game." What would be a successful season for you? "Developing my skills further." Sports in college are a lot more competitive and time consuming than in high school, how do you plan on balancing it with school work? "Getting my w...
Kristi Cox: Division III Athlete
University: Penn State Berks Major: Mechanical Engineering Sport: Soccer What made you want to play a sport in college? “I have been playing soccer since I was three, so why stop now? I wanted to push myself to a higher level then I have before and college soccer can do that for me.” What would be a successful season for you? “A successful season for me would be wi...
Rachel Delate: Division III Athlete
University: Messiah College Major: Chemistry Sport: Lacrosse What made you want to play a sport in college? "The routine and competition, it’s also something to keep me in shape after eating all the food in the cafe (haha)." What would be a successful season for you? “Doing my best, getting a starting spot, breaking in-season records, definitely winning a national cha...
Erin Desmond: Division III Athlete
University: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Exercise Science-Pre Physical Therapy Sport: Gymnastics What made you want to play a sport in college? “I have always wanted to do gymnastics in college and as I got older I knew that I had to work hard to get where I needed to be in order to be recruited.” What would be a successful season for you? “A successful sea...
Melanie Grant: Division III Athlete
University: McDaniel College Major: Undecided (most likely business) Sport: Softball What made you want to play a sport in college? “I’ve played softball for a total of thirteen years, and I’ve played travel for about eight years and the more competitive it got, the more I enjoyed it. I really like going to the intense practices, the lifts, and playing at higher level.” ...
Kelsey Pogonyi: Division III Athlete
University: DeSales University Major: Sport and Exercise Physiology Sport: Lacrosse What made you want to play a sport in college? “I love the sport and really wanted the chance to play at the college level.” What would be a successful season for you? “Growing and succeeding both individually and as a team.” Sports in college are a lot more competitive and ti...
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