2011 College Signings
(alpha order)
Alyssa Autieri, Villa Maria Academy (Malvern), to Lehigh University
(Distance/XC)
Alyssa Autieri with her coaches, athletic director, principal & family.
Gabby Becattini, Methacton, to St. Joseph's University
(Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps)
Sitting, Lynette (mother), and Gabby; standing, Dave (father), and head coach Rob Ronzano
Sherry Ben Joseph, Central Bucks West, to UNC Wilimington
(Sprints/XC/LJ/HJ)
Alex Gervais, Central Bucks West, to University of Delaware
(Mid-Distance/XC)
Sherry Ben Joseph and Alex Gervais with CB West Head Coach Kiki Bell
Shelley Black, Coughlin, to Penn State University
(Hurdles-Jumps)
Front row: Ray Black, Shelley Black, Diane Black
Back Row Paul McGrane Head Track Coach, Meghan O’Boyle Assistant Track Coach, Cliff Jones Athletic Director, James Geiger Dean of Students, Patrick Patte Principal
Chris Campbell, Council Rock North, to Penn State University
(Mid-Distance/XC)
Vicki Crise, Highlands, to Winthrop University
(Hurdles)
Phil Grove, Assistant Coach; Jennifer, Vicki and Terry Crise; and Mike Foster, Head Coach
Taylor Ellis-Watson, Springside School, to University of Pittsburgh
(Sprints)
Left to right Mom (Melanie Ellis-Nelson) center (Taylor Ellis-Watson) right Stephen Watson
Wade Endress, Altoona, to Penn State University
(Distance/XC)
"Joe Pa showed enthusiasm on signing day, even prior to a wet-willy from fellow teammate, Ryan Gallagher. Dylan Mountain, another teammate, stood by in disbelief. We Are!"
Alicia Evans, Quakertown, to Michigan State University
(Sprints)
Front row: bother, Christopher Evans (brother). Sylvia Kalazs (Athletic Director), Alicia Evans, Florence Evans (Stepmom), Jason McFadden (Boys Track Coach). Back row: Kate Auckland (Girls Track Coach), Jason Anderson (Girls Track Head coach), Jack Sabol (Retired Girls Track Coach), Wayne Evans (Dad), Doug Detweiler (Guidance Counselor).
Jarred Gambrell, Athens Area, to Michigan State University
(Long Jump/Triple Jump)
Ryan Gil, North Allegheny, to Georgetown University
(Distance/XC)
Ryan Gil with North Allegheny Head Coach John Neff
Matt Gilmore, Cheltenham, to Penn State University
200/400
Chloe Schmidt, State College, to University of Illinois
(Mid-Distance/XC)
Kyle Hefkin, State College, to East Carolina University
(Javelin)
Lauren Kenney, State College, to Penn State University
(Throws)
Chloe Schmidt, Kyle Hefkin, Lauren Kenney
Darrell Hill, Penn Wood, to University of Houston
(Shot Put)
Coach Monique Gilliard , Coach Lenny Jordan, Darrell Hill (Me), Coach Jeff Esposito
Rachel Hilliard, South Side, to University of Massachusetts
(Distance/XC)
Pictured in the photo (left to right) are Anthony Paull (SSHS Principal), Ronald Ledbetter (Athletic Director), Jason Lytle (Head Cross Country Coach), Rachel Hilliard, Mike Goth (Head Track and Field Coach), and Dr. Michael Bjalobok (District Superintendent).
Torrey Hollis, Hughesville, to Kutztown University
(Sprints/Hurdles)
Sprinter/hurdler Torrey Hollis signed her letter of intent to compete in track and field for Kutztown University. Seated with her is Coach Rick Glenwright. She is backed up by 4x100 teammates Calli Basile, Stephanie Feldser, Sarah Hunter (who will also run at Kutztown next year), and Cassidy Merrifield.
Steven Kibbe, Northern Potter, to St. Bonaventure
(Distance/XC)
Courtney Kromko, Western Wayne, University of Massachusetts
(Jumps)
Front (mom) Christine Kromko, Courtney Kromko, (dad) Robert Kromko
Back (athletic director) Christine Minicozzi, (principal) Patrick Sheehan, (coach) Justin Collins
Emily Lambright, Christopher Dock, Moravian College
(Distance/XC)
Parents: Mike and Rose Lambright. Coach: Justin Wikerd
Bryce Lemon, New Brighton, University of Akron
(Javelin)
Bryce Lemon (Javelin) New Brighton High School to University of Akron, pictured with Head Coach Matt Stuber
Christian Lupica, Holy Ghost Prep, to Bucknell University
(Hurdles/Sprints)
Holy Ghost prep Asst Coach Hugh Mundy, Christian Lupica, and Head Coach Mike Meistering
Suzy Martin, Lower Dauphin, to Elon University
(Javelin)
Jessica Matsinger, Great Valley, to Bucknell University
(Jumps)
Front Row: Jessica Matsinger& mother Darlene Matsinger
Back Row: Daniel Goffredo, principal; Michael Kelly, head coach spring; Paul Hadzor, head coach winter; Russell Wren, athletic director
Montana Mitchell, Christopher Dock, Bucknell University
(Sprints)
Parents: Kevin and Pamela Mitchell. Coach: Justin Wikerd
Leah Nugent, Abington, to Virginia Tech University
(Hurdles/400)
Chris Pearson, Kutztown Area, to Shippensburg University
(High Jump)
Angelica Peck, Blackhawk, to Syracuse University
(Distance/XC)
Jack Fullen (AD), Coach Duhan, Coach VanHorne, Lt. Ashleigh Peck (sister), Scott Nelson (Principal), Steve Peck (Dad) , Angelica, Julie Peck (Mom)
Morgan Perry, Pennsbury, to University of Pittsburgh
(Distance/XC)
Left front: Twins Lindsay Perry and Morgan Perry. Standing: Pennsbury coach Natalie Storaska and Pennsbury guidance counselor Shannon Barnum; Robert Perry (dad), and Pennsbury coach Tim Cass
Janine Powis, Christopher Dock, Slippery Rock University
(Distance/XC)
Parents: Mark and Shirley Powis. Coach: Justin Wikerd
Brendon Robert, Penncrest, to St. Joseph's University
(Mid-Distance)
Brendan Robert from Penncrest High School signed with Saint Joseph’s University (Mid-Distance). In the picture are Seated left to right, Judy Robert (Mom), Brendan Robert, Pat Robert (Dad). Standing left to right George Munro (Head Coach), Rob Brown (Coach).
Hannah Robinson, Sayre, to St. Bonaventure
(Mid-Distance/XC)
Richard Rouse, Penn Hills, to Indiana University
(Long Jump/Triple Jump)
Richard Rouse with his parents, Gloria snd Richard
Louis Smith, Jr., Downingtown West, to Kutztown University
(Jumps/Football)
Tyler Smith, Norristown, to Georgetown University
(Sprints)
Sitting l to r: Pamela Smith, Tyler Smith, Coach Miles Burrell. Standing l to r: Principal Racheal Holler. Athletic Director Chuck Knowles
Deshaun Squires, Penn Hills, to Winthrop University
(Sprints)
Rick and Monica Squires with their daughter, Deshaun Squires. Back row Coach Sara Miller, Coach Lee Zelkowitz and Coach Carlson Christian.
Allison Updike, Tamaqua, to University of Georgia
(Javelin)
Emily Wenger, Garnet Valley, to Towson State University
(Hurdles)
Tom Banyar (Assist. Coach) June Oakes (Mom), Emily Wenger, Todd Wenger (Dad), Terry Lillicrapp (Head Coach)
Cierra White, Engineering & Science - Texas Tech University (Sprints)
Zakia White (mother) Center: Cierra White Right: Raymond Womack Coach
Iman Wilkerson, Penn Hills, to University of North Carolina
(Sprints)
David and Michelle Wilkerson with their daughter, Iman Wilkerson. Back row Coach Sara Miller and Coach Lee Zelkowitz.
Leah Anne Wirfel, Forest Hills - Hign Point University (XC & Track)
Picture: Parents - Jean Wirfel (left) & Alan Wirfel (right)
Standing - Larry Celmer (AD), Tom Hunter (Coach), Charlene Wirfel (sister) & Dave Molnar (assistant coach)
Shannon Wright, Lewisburg - Lehigh University (Mid-Distance)
Sitting: Shannon Wright flanked by her parents Drew and Christianne. Standing are, from left to right, Athletic Director Mark Temple, Cross Country Coach Mark Sundberg, Track Coach Jonathan Clark, and Principal David Himes.