Class of 2013: College Signing Photos

 

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Current List of Known PA 2013 College Commitments...

 

2013 College Signings
(alpha order)

 

 

Paige Antall, Hanover Area, to Chestnut Hill College
(Distance/XC)

 

 

Molly Balliet, Marian Catholic, to Mansfield University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

Nelson Beimfohr, Oxford Area, to Shippensburg University
(Multis)

 


 

Zayna Milligan, Norristown - University of Connecticut - (Sprints)
Rowanna Watson, Norristown - Morgan State - (Sprints)
Alexis Bell, Norristown - East Stroudsburg - (Sprints)
Mike Brown, Norristown - Lincoln University- (Sprints)


 

 

Amanda Benninghoff, Council Rock South, to University of North Carolina
(Pole Vault)


 

 

Anne Birkenmaier, Unionville, to Lehigh University
(Distance/XC)



 

 

Olivia Boyer, Oley Valley, to LaSalle University
(Distance/XC)

Olivia Boyer w/her parents (Steve and Amy Boyer...Steve is also her coach).
 

 

Katelyn Callaghan, Downingtown East, to University of Maryland Baltimore County
(Distance/XC)

Pictured with Katelyn are her parents, Donna and Daniel, Downingtown East Principal, Paul Hurley, and Head Coach, George Read.

 

 

Alex Coburn, Cumberland Valley, to Lock Haven University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Nick Conway, Port Allegany, Saint Francis University
(Hurdles)

Back row left to right is Hunter Conway (dad), George Riley (Head Track Coach)... front row is Tammy Conway (mom)...
Photo by Pam Fischer.


 

 

Jaynee Corbett, Corry Area, Youngstown State
(Throws)

 

 

 

Torey Doaty, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, to Saint Joseph's University

(Sprints/Hurdles)


Pictured with his mother, Nile, and father, Tom.

 

 


Mac Emery, Council Rock North, to Dartmouth College
(Distance/XC)


 

 

Kacie Erb, Forest Hills, to Robert Morris University
(Distance/XC)


From left to right, the names are as follows: Christine Erb (mother), James Erb (father), and Thomas Hunter (Forest Hills Track and Field/XC coach)

 

 

Sarah Firestone, Mercersburg Academy, to University of Nebraska
(Javelin)

 

 

Rico Galassi, Holy Cross, Duquesne University
(Distance/XC)



My mom, Diane and my dad, Enrico.

 

 

 

Desiree Garland, Woodland Hills, to University of Akron
(Sprints)

Seated: Sister Amanda, Mother Desiree Johnson, stepfather Von Pitts
Standing: Coach Yayger, Coach Beard, Athletic Director Kori Morton-Rozier

 


 

Samantha Gibson, Trinity Christian, to University of Central Arkansas
(Multis)

 

 

 

Hannah Gilliam, Cheltenham, to Duquesn University
(Mid-Distance)

 Adam Syty, Hannah Gilliam, Kelly Jensen

 

Hanna Green, Greater Latrobe, to Virginia Tech University
(400/800)

Hanna Green with Great Latrobe coaches Michele Butler and Tony Mehalic, and her parents, Tim and Romi Green.

 

 

 

Amy Hicks, Swenson, to North Carolina A&T
(Sprints/Hurdles)

 

 

 

Acacia Urian (Multis) and Diana Hassan (Throws), Western Wayne, to Saint Francis University

 

 

Diamond Hodge, Girls' High, Youngstown State
(Jumps/Hurdles)

 


 

Sean Hodgins, Perkiomen Valley, to Bloomsburg University
Distance/XC

 


 

Erika Huffman, Wyalusing Valley, Shippensburg University
(Distance/XC)

Pictured at table are Jim Huffman, Erika Huffman, Karlye Huffman, and Gayle Huffman
Back Row:  Guidance Counselor-Jef LaFrance, Track and XC Coach Jim Schools, XC Coach Matt Tavani, Principal Gary Otis, and Athletic Director Brent Trowbridge.

 

 

 

Kelsey Ibarra, Central York, Lipscomb University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Hunter Johnston, Saegertown, University of Dayton
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Emma Keenan, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, to Georgetown University
(Mid-Distance)

 

 

 

 

Sean King, State College, to Duquesne University
(Sprints/Jumps)

Seated: Nathan King (brother), Tom King (father), Sean, Laura King (mother), and Bridget King (sister)
Standing: Matt Cosgrove, Dustin Brackbill, and Rusty McCrea

 

 

Taylor King-Brothers, Central Cambria, to Saint Frances University
(Long Jump/Triple Jump)


Back row left to right-  AD, Mr. Ron Stempka, Mrs,Kim McDermott, principal, and Mr. Randy Wilson,track/XC coach

Front row, Melissa King-Kirsch, mother, Taylor King-Brothers,, Mark Brothers, father.
 

 

 

Jasmine Korr, Quakertown, to Towson University
(Sprints)
 
Back Row  (L-R)  Coaches Katie Auckland, Ashley Guenst, Tom Brader, Jason Anderson
Front Row (L-R) Steve Korr (dad), Jasmine Korr, Monica Korr (mom)

 

 

Alec Kunzweiler, Cumberland Valley, to Duke University
(Mid-Distance/XC)

 

 


Jill Lampe, Bishop Shanahan, to University of South Carolina
(Distance/XC)


 


 

Shannon Malone, North Hills, to University of Virginia
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Cody Minnig, Neshaminy, to Penn State University
Long Jump/Sprints

Coach Russ Horrocks and Coach Tim Bech

 

 

 

 

Corey Muggler, LaSalle College HS, Dartmouth College
(Long Jump/Triple Jump)

 

 

 

Tessa Mundell, Governor Mifflin, James Madison University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Amani Nesmith, Swenson, to Texas Tech University
(Jumps/Sprints)


 

 

Max Norris, Harriton, to Columbia University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

Casey Norton, Troy, to Shippensburg University
(Distance/XC)

Seated in the photo are her father, Scott Norton, Casey, and Lisa Butler, mother.
Standing from left to right are Assistant Cross Country Coach, Bettina Campbell; Head Cross Country Coach, Gary Ward;
Troy High School Principal, Sue Shipman; Athletic Director, Che Regina; Assistant Track Coach, Ron Bellinger; and Head Track Coach, Darin Young.

 

 

 

Ariel Pastore-Sebring, Avon Grove, to University of Pittsburgh
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Brittany Plummer, Kennett, to University of North Carolina-Charlotte
(Pole Vault)

Sitting (left to right) Diane Plummer(mother) Brittany Plummer, John Plummer (father)
Standing (left to right) Bob Anthony (coach), Carl Lowe (coach), John Ramagano (coach) Jeff Thomas (Athletic Director)

 

 

 

Austin Pondel, Corry Area, to Penn State University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Cole Proffitt, Manheim Central, to Penn State University
(Javelin)

 

 

 

Tichina Rhodes, Swenson, to Penn State University
Sprints/Hurdles

 

 

 

Alyssa Rudawsky, Garnet Valley, to NC State University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Amanda Ruschel, Bethel Park, to Lehigh University
(Distance/XC)


 

 

 

 

Marshay Ryan, Chambersburg, to Auburn University
(Triple Jump/Long Jump)

 

 

Sara Sargent, Pennsbury, to University of Virginia
(Distance/XC)

Back: Coach Tim Cass, Greg Sargent, Kaye Sargent, Coach Don Little
Front: Olivia Sargent, Sara Sargent, Julia Sargent

 

 

Tom Seykora, Devon Prep, to University of Pennsylvania
(Distance/XC)

 


 

 

Ethan Shalaway, Boyertown, to University of Pittsburgh
(Javelin/Throws/Jumps)

Left front: Dad - Dave Shalaway-Ethan Shalaway-Mom-Carol Shalaway
Back- Brother-Elijah Shalaway and Head Boys Track Coach Jon Zellers
Throws coach Tim Kulig is missing from picture but was very important in getting Ethan to where he is today

 

 

Rachel Sowinski, Holy Redeemer, to College of Holy Cross
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

Frazee Sutphen, Holy Redeemer, to Duquesne University
(Distance/XC)

Back row: Anita Sirak, Principal, Paul Hoda, Coach, and John Aquilina, Athletic Director
Front row: Kandyss Sutphen, mother, and Frazee Sutphen

 

 

Selene Tan-Torres, Methacton, to Bucknell University
(Mid-Distance/Hurdles)

 


 

Devon Towell, West Chester East to Columbia University
(Mid-Distance)

In the front (left to right) are my mom, me, and my dad.  In the back (left to right) are my principal, my coach Kareem, and my athletic director.


 

 

Todd Townsend, Neumann-Goretti, to North Carolina A&T University
Hurdles



 

 

Brendan Shearn, North Schuylkill, to University of Pennsylvania
(Distance/XC)

Top row L - R, Jim Gross Athletic Director Christian Temchatin;
Principal Frank Briggs; XC Coach; Frong: Bill (dad), Brendan, Kay Anne (mom)

 

 

 

 

Ibn Short, Milton Hershe, to University of Kentucky
(High Jump)

 

 

 

 

Jenn Slagus, North Pocono, to University of South Florida
(Throws)


 

 

Mitchell Smith, Bellefonte, to Lock Haven University
(Distance/XC)

Front row:  Mitchell Smith, Allie Smith (sister)
Back Row:  Donna Smith (mom)  Doug Smith (dad)

 

 

 

Maria Snyder, Northern Bedford, to James Madison University
(Distance/XC)

 

 

 

 

Chris Spadaro, Council Rock South, to University of Pittsburgh
(Triple Jump/Long Jump)

 

 


 

Zhane Stones, High School of the Future, to Wagner College
(Shot Put)

Pictured (from L to R) are HSOF Coach Alicia Conquest-Bulgin; Zhane Stones; and Zhane's Mother, Hazel Mungo

 

 


Kieran Sutton, Lake Lehman, to Shippensburg University
(Distance/XC)


 

 

Christine Streisel, Tamaqua, to Duke University
(Javelin)

 

 

 

Daryl Worley, Penn Charter, West Virginia University
(Football, Sprints)

 

 

 


James Zingarini, Council Rock North, to Boston College
(Mid-Distance, Distance/XC)