A total of 17 Oliver Ames High School student athletes, including a dozen pictured here, were celebrated on College Commitment Day for making their commitments to compete in sports for various colleges around the country. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
EASTON — Easton Public Schools is proud to share that 17 students at Oliver Ames High School recently celebrated their commitments to play sports at the college level.
College Commitment Day for spring sports was recently held at Oliver Ames High School, giving the student-athletes an opportunity to be recognized while announcing their decisions to compete for a specific college.
Superintendent Dr. Lisha Cabral, Athletic Director Merry MacDonald and Principal Kelly Cavanaugh congratulated the student-athletes and wished them the best as they prepare for college.
“We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication and perseverance both in the classroom and in competition,” said Principal Kelly Cavanaugh. “This is an exciting milestone for each of them and a reflection of the strong support they have received from their families, coaches, teachers and teammates throughout their time here at Oliver Ames.”
“These students have represented Oliver Ames with tremendous pride, sportsmanship and commitment,” said Athletic Director Merry MacDonald. “We are thrilled to see them continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. We look forward to following their future successes and cheering them on from afar.”
“College Commitment Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our student-athletes and recognize the discipline and determination it took to get them this far,” said Superintendent Dr. Lisha Cabral. “We congratulate all 17 students and wish them the very best in this next chapter of life as student-athletes at the college level.”
The 17 student-athletes recognized as part of the spring College Commitment Day include the following Oliver Ames seniors:
- Justin Grimaldi, Basketball, Roger Williams University
- Avery Gamble, Basketball, Trinity College
- Maeve Horsman, Basketball, Bridgewater State University
- Monica Scarbrough, Field Hockey, Simmons University
- Anna Luke, Field Hockey, Nichols College
- Jack Devonshire, Baseball, Curry College
- Evan Szumylo, Baseball, Rhode Island College
- Alex Saade, Baseball, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Brendan Teehan, Golf, Western Connecticut State University
- Luke Fernald, Football, Curry College
- Jonah Sobieraj, Figure Skating, Syracuse University
- Paige Smith, Cheer, Simmons University
- Bri Antebi, Track, Brandeis University
- Eden Clewer, Swim, Gordon College
- Douglas Smith, Cross Country & Track, Trinity College
- Owen Dupill, Cross Country & Track, St. Anselm College
- Isabella Overstreet, Cheerleading, Quinnipiac University
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Cross country and track athlete Douglas Smith, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Basketball player Avery Gamble, seated, right, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Basketball players Avery Gamble, seated, left and Maeve Horsman, seated, right, were recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Basketball player Maeve Horsman, seated, right, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Basketball player Maeve Horsman, seated, right, was recognized during College Commitment Day and photographed with her family. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Cross country and track athlete Owen Dupill, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Cross country and track athlete Owen Dupill, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Cross country and track athletes Douglas Smith, seated, left, and Owen Dupill, seated, right, were recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Baseball player Jack Devonshire, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Baseball player Jack Devonshire, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Baseball player Evan Szumylo, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Baseball player Evan Szumylo, seated, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Baseball player Evan Szumylo, standing, right, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Basketball player Justin Grimaldi, standing, center, was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)
Field hockey player Monica Scarbrough, left was recognized during College Commitment Day. (Photo Courtesy Easton Public Schools)