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Senior Athletes Commit to Colleges

GHS Seniors sign on to continue their careers at the collegiate level

Reporter Cara O'Beirne

On May 26, 2021 Gloucester High School took part in the annual “signing day” for student athletes taking their talent to the next level.

Signing day is a day dedicated to high school students who are signing an official letter of commitment to play college sports. For Gloucester High School, it is a day to bring these athletes together and recognize their outstanding athletic achievements.

Parents and family members were invited to attend the ceremony that took place in the Gloucester High School gymnasium. Coaches were also there to take photos and support their athletes. The entire ceremony was live streamed for those who could not attend.

The athletes who signed are as follows:

Alexander Daniel – Cross Country/Track & Field – Longwood University

Nicole Pinder – Cross Country/Track & Field – Longwood University

Brook Billhimer – Field Hockey – Christopher Newport University

Meadow Spears – Field Hockey – Virginia Wesleyan University

Marie Wilson – Field Hockey – Eastern Mennonite University

Cara O’Beirne – Field Hockey – Longwood University

Destin Forrest – Football – Bluefield State College

Douglas Pruim – Football – Frostburg State University

Jack Sandahl – Volleyball – Barton College

Bailey Hudgins – Baseball – Thomas Nelson Community College

Hunter Sturgeon – Baseball – Eastern Mennonite University

Kristy Hunter, the athletic director, explains that “it is always a great feeling to be able to recognize our student-athletes that are taking their talents to the next level. We really enjoyed seeing so many student-athletes from a variety of sports. These young men and women have worked very hard for several years to get where they are, and are going to continue to do great things.”

The excitement was palpable, and it is obvious that the students are ready to take the next step into becoming collegiate athletes.