In mid-June, 17 student-athletes from Elwood-John H. Glenn High School signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The students were celebrated by their parents, coaches and district administrators, who had all gathered to honor the students’ dedication and commitment.

“Each of you has excelled in your own sport,” said Louis Tuorto, the district’s director of athletics. “Thank you for working so hard and doing so great, not only on the field, but in the classroom, as well.”

The students recognized were:

Tom Balacki, Western New England University, football
Julianne Bartolotta, University of Delaware, track
Matt Borodin, Limestone College, lacrosse
Matt Choinski, Bentley University, football
Chris D’Amico, SUNY Oneonta, wrestling
Joe DiRaimo, Bentley University, lacrosse
James Groark, SUNY Binghamton, baseball
Sarah Hardie, Columbia University, track and cross-country
Max Karen, Gettysburg College, soccer
Andrew Katz, SUNY Maritime College, swimming
Alexa Kluepfel, CUNY Hunter College, track and cross-country
Dan Kohout, SUNY Maritime College, football
Makayla McDermott, Pace University, lacrosse
Vinny Piccoli, Dominican College; soccer
Mackenzie Sivilli, Davidson University, lacrosse
Taylor Walsh, Le Moyne College, soccer
David Wicks, York College, lacrosse