– The Athletic Department of Bethel Park High School recently held its 16th Annual College-Bound Student Athlete Recognition Reception, honoring 32 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:
- Freya Blatz (Women’s Soccer, University of Akron)
- Jack Bruckner (Football, Carnegie Mellon University)
- Audrey Campbell (Softball, Penn State University – Behrend)
- Alyssa Celletti (Dance, University of Louisville)
- Nathan Disori (Men’s Lacrosse, Marietta College)
- Cally Edner (Women’s Swimming, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Giani Esposito (Golf, Westminster College)
- Abby Farrell (Cheer, University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown)
- Grace Ferency (Women’s Soccer, Duquesne University)
- Jackson Friday (Men’s Soccer/Men’s Track & Field, Westminster College)
- Michael Gibson (Wrestling, Seton Hill University)
- Keaira Griffiths (Women’s Track & Field, Point Park University)
- Addison Gurganus (Swimming, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Ethan Higgins (Wrestling, Seton Hill University)
- Noah LeJeune (Baseball, Seton Hill University)
- Keira Mehalko (Women’s Soccer, Mercyhurst University)
- Chela Miller (Cheer, Long Island University)
- Seth Miller (Wrestling, Ohio Northern University)
- Ja'Vaughn Moore (Football, Robert Morris)
- Clancy Orie (Football, United States Naval Academy)
- Sadie Orie (Women’s Basketball, Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
- Jaden Palombine (Wrestling, King University)
- Dylan Paul (Baseball, Gannon University)
- Ryan Petras (Football, Duquesne University)
- Tanner Pfeuffer (Football, Frostburg State University)
- Trent Powell (Swimming, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Ella Sabatos (Women’s Basketball, Frostburg State University)
- Dylan Schumacher (Baseball, Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- Aden Stout (Wrestling, Seton Hill University)
- Ryan Walsh (Baseball, Virginia Polytechnic Institute)
- Owen White (Baseball, Allegheny College)
- Allison Wolling (Women’s Golf, Waynesburg University)
Athletic Director Laura Grimm welcomed attendees, followed by remarks from Assistant Principal Nicola Hipkins. Coaches introduced each student-athlete and their college commitments, while a panel of BPHS alumni — Tommy DiRienzo ’20, Lily Gaston ’22, Nathaniel Neal ’20, and Sandra Soltes ’22 — shared insights during a Q&A session titled “Success as a Collegiate Athlete.”
The event underscored the pride Bethel Park takes in its students' athletic and academic accomplishments, celebrating their promising futures.
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