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Congratulations to the seven Norfolk Academy seniors who signed commitments to play athletics at a wide array of colleges during a ceremony on April 29, 2025.

• Annie Avery, Swimming, Washington and Lee University
• Jude Carroll, Rowing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Travis Carroll, Rowing, Williams College
• Alana McElligott, Rowing, University of Tennessee
• Ben Parker, Rowing, Bates College
• Jack Poynter, Sailing, Tufts University
• Spencer Thompson, Swimming, Tufts University

These seven come in addition to 20 student-athletes who made their college commitments at a fall ceremony.

• Bela Cancado, Volleyball – The University of the South - Sewanee​
• Sabrina Casagrande, Sailing – Tulane University​
• Nathan Chay, Lacrosse – Hampden-Sydney College​
• Costello Ciuffo, Football – University of Rochester​
• Mia Clarkson, Field Hockey – Penn State University​
• Parker Codington, Baseball – Princeton University​
• Cooper Cutchins, Field Hockey – Penn State University​
• Charlie Dailey, Lacrosse - Kenyon College​
• Will Foley, Football – Hampden-Sydney College ​
• Addy Hennessy, Soccer – Christopher Newport University ​
• Sydney Huddleston, Field Hockey – American University​
• Sofia Kohler, Swimming – University of North Carolina Wilmington​
• Peyton McGee, Volleyball – Bucknell University​
• Jack Payne, Football – Washington and Lee University ​
• Joji Purdy, Field Hockey – Penn State University​
• Josie Saffold, Lacrosse – High Point University ​
• Chance Stuart, Track and Field – Lehigh University ​
• Blaise Van Slyke, Swimming – William & Mary​
• Xander Willis, Lacrosse – Roanoke College​
• Zach Wood, Lacrosse – U.S. Naval Academy ​

Combined, that's 27 student-athletes from the Class of 2025 who will compete in college, a record, said Director of Athletics Chad Byler.

During the ceremony in Landmark, Byler noted that the student-athletes did not reach this point on their own. They have parents, friends, coaches, teachers, and other loved ones to thank.

"They have put in hours and hours to help you get to this point today," Byler said.

College Counselor Steve Monninger, who also is Director of Fitness, Strength, and Conditioning, and coach of the football team, serves as a bridge between the college counseling and athletics departments. He reminded the student-athletes of all they've accomplished and the work they'll need to put in at the next level. 

“Rely on the values of work ethic, grit, and mental toughness that you've already demonstrated here at Norfolk Academy," he said.