On Wednesday, April 16, 17 Seekonk High School (SHS) student athletes gathered in the school’s auditorium to sign commitment letters to play sports at the colleges and universities of their choice. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
SEEKONK — Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and Principal Dr. William V. Whalen III are proud to announce that 17 Seekonk High School (SHS) student athletes gathered in the auditorium on Wednesday, April 16, with family, friends and teammates, to sign commitment letters to play sports at the colleges and universities of their choice.
“Congratulations on your commitment to continue both your academic and athletic career at the college level,” said SHS Principal Dr. Whalen. “This is an incredible achievement for you!”
Dr. Whalen told the audience that according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), approximately 8 million students participate in high school sports in the United States each year, but only about 495,000 — roughly 6% — will go on to compete at NCAA schools.
“Committing to play a sport at the collegiate level is a great accomplishment,” said Dr. Whalen. “It is the result of years of hard work, dedication and resilience. You’ve shown all of us what it means to pursue excellence not just as an athlete, but in the classroom, and as a leader in our school community.”
Dr. Whalen asked the athletes on stage to remember back to when they were younger and just getting started in the sports in which they now excel.
“Think about the first time you picked up a ball or joined an organized sports team,” said Dr. Whalen. “Your parents and family have been there watching you and supporting you from day one. They are extremely proud of you! How about a round of applause to thank them for all that they have done to support you over the years.”
The crowd of classmates, teammates, extended and immediate families erupted with cheers.
“Watching you grow over the years has certainly been a privilege for me,” said Dr. Whalen. “You’ve represented Seekonk High School with pride, integrity and grit. I have no doubt you’ll bring those same qualities with you to the next level. Please know that your Seekonk High School family is proud of you. We’ll all be cheering you on in this next chapter of your story.”
Each student signed their commitment letter using a special Seekonk High School pen, which they were allowed to keep as a souvenir.
The following students were recognized at SHS’s Signing Day:
- Tyler Kropis will join the Baseball Team at East Tennessee State University.
- Greyson Baldizar will join the Baseball Team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
- Braedyn Caine will join the Swim Team at Gordon College.
- Evan Cook will join the Football Team at Worcester State University.
- Vanessa Cook will join the Swim Team at Lycoming College.
- Lucas Figueiredo will join the Football Team at UMASS Dartmouth.
- Connor Flynn will join the Baseball Team at Nichols College.
- Sebastian Garcia will join the Football Team at Springfield College.
- Cole Goudreau will join the Lacrosse Team at Nichols College.
- Eddie Hindle will join the Track and Field Team at Suffolk University.
- Riley Mahoney will join the Track and Field Team at Bentley University.
- John Payne will join the Baseball Team at Salem State University.
- Juliet Provost will join the Track and Field Team at Connecticut College
- Gavin Reich will join the Football Team at Plymouth State University.
- Emily Seals will join the Track and Field Team at Saint Anselm College.
- Hannah Tadros will join the Cross Country Team at Salve Regina University.
- Connor Terrien will join the Lacrosse Team at Salve Regina University.
“Some of our best and brightest students will be moving on to higher education after graduation,” said Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell. “I can’t wait to see what they do on the football fields, baseball diamonds, swimming pools and tracks of their chosen colleges and universities. We wish them all the luck in the world, as they pursue athletic and academic greatness beyond the halls of Seekonk High School.”
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On Wednesday, April 16, 17 Seekonk High School (SHS) student athletes gathered in the school’s auditorium to sign commitment letters to play sports at the colleges and universities of their choice. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
From right to left, top to bottom: Tyler Kropis will join the Baseball Team at East Tennessee State University; Greyson Baldizar will join the Baseball Team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Braedyn Caine will join the Swim Team at Gordon College; and Evan Cook will join the Football Team at Worcester State University. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
From right to left, top to bottom: Vanessa Cook will join the Swim Team at Lycoming College; Lucas Figueiredo will join the Football Team at UMASS Dartmouth; Connor Flynn will join the Baseball Team at Nichols College; and Sebastian Garcia will join the Football Team at Springfield College. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
From right to left, top to bottom: Cole Goudreau will join the Lacrosse Team at Nichols College; Eddie Hindle will join the Track and Field Team Suffolk University, Riley Mahoney will join the Track and Field Team at Bentley University, and John Payne will join the Baseball Team at Salem State University. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
From right to left, top to bottom: Juliet Provost will join the Track and Field Team at Connecticut College; Gavin Reich will join the Football Team at Plymouth State University; Emily Seals will join the Track and Field Team at Saint Anselm College; Hannah Tadros will join the Cross Country Team at Salve Regina University; and Connor Terrien will join the Lacrosse Team at Salve Regina University. (Photo Courtesy Seekonk Public Schools)
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