The Athletic Department of Bethel Park High School recently held its 15th Annual College-Bound Student Athlete Recognition Reception, honoring 29 seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. The event celebrated the dedication and achievements of these student-athletes as they prepare to take their talents to colleges and universities across the country.
The following student-athletes were recognized for their commitment to various sports and institutions:
- Thomas Bova (Soccer, Point Park University)
- Logan Burke (Soccer, College of Wooster)
- Edward Cebula (Volleyball, Penn State University - Behrend)
- Artemis Conaboy (Track, Seton Hill University)
- Olivia Dawson (Soccer, Penn State University - Behrend)
- Santino Diulus (Baseball, Seton Hill University)
- Kaden Flambard (Baseball, Waynesburg University)
- Alexandria Francus (Soccer, Waynesburg University)
- John Gasiorowski (Volleyball, Chatham University)
- Henry Gaston (Soccer, California Institute of Technology)
- Gabriella Gealey (Volleyball, Lock Haven University)
- Nicholas Howrylak (Lacrosse, University of Mount Union)
- Jonathan Huber (Lacrosse, Allegheny College)
- Mason Kernan (Wrestling, West Virginia University)
- Brooke Kessler (Volleyball, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Jenna Lang (Track, Coastal Carolina University)
- Benjamin Lentz (Baseball, Point Park University)
- Averie Moul (Lacrosse, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Dylan Prindle (Football, Frostburg State University)
- Brady Remington (Lacrosse, Saint Vincent College)
- Samantha Shields (Soccer, Penn State University - Behrend)
- Lily Sierka (Tennis, Bloomsburg University)
- Alexandra Tekulve (Soccer, Marietta College)
- Adam Thompson (Soccer, Geneva College)
- Ryan Tierney (Baseball, Saint Vincent College)
- AJ Tomaino (Wrestling, Waynesburg University)
- Nathan Traud (Lacrosse, Davis & Elkins College)
- Makenzie Wade (Softball, Gannon University)
- Chan Yoon (Golf, Dickinson College)
Bethel Park wrestling coach Hunter Kernan, a BPHS alumnus (’18) who wrestled at the University of Pittsburgh, shared his journey and offered words of encouragement. He spoke about the challenges of college athletics and urged the students to give their all, emphasizing the importance of making the most out of their college careers.
Principal Mr. Joseph Villani also addressed the student-athletes, acknowledging their hard work and dedication.
"Congratulations to all of our college-bound student-athletes. We wish you the best of luck at the collegiate level!" Villani said.
The event underscored Bethel Park's pride in its students' athletic and academic accomplishments, celebrating their promising futures.