Taking the next step towards their futures 

Allison Ivicic, Photo and Graphics Editor

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bellefonte Athletic Department was able to recognize the first round of seniors to sign to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level.

 

 

Bobby Marsh: Baseball

Deb Moore

What school will you be attending?

I will be attending Florida Atlantic University.

What will your major be and why?

I will be majoring in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. I chose this major because I’m planning on becoming either a nutritionist or a collegiate baseball coach.

Why did you choose this college?

 I chose FAU ultimately because I wanted to play baseball at a Division 1 school and play in Florida.

Why did you decide to continue your athletic career? 

 I decided to continue my athletic career because I have always wanted to play collegiate baseball and hopefully get drafted and play in the MLB.

Who has helped you get to this point in your life? 

I would say my parents, my grandparents, my coaches, and God, as well as some of my closest friends have gotten me to this point in my life. 

 

Lexi Rogers: Softball

Deb Moore

What school will you be attending?

I will be attending James Madison University. 

What will your major be and why?

My intended major is kinesiology. My goal is to be a physical therapist and help athletes.

Why did you choose this college?

I chose James Madison because the campus felt so at home and the coaches and teammates made me feel so welcome. 

Why did you decide to continue your athletic career? 

I chose to continue my athletic career because I love softball and I can make many new friends while playing.

Who has helped you get to this point in your life? 

My mom and dad have been a big help. They have done anything that it takes for me to get to this point in my life and have been my biggest supporters. My teammates and coaches have also been a big help because they have all pushed me to be better and supported me along the way. 

 

Seth Shuey: Baseball 

Deb Moore

What school will you be attending? 

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown

What will your major be and why?

I am majoring in Business and Enterprise because I want a job that has something to do with that.

Why did you choose this college?

I chose this college because I really like the campus there.

Why did you decide to continue your athletic career? 

I decided to continue my athletic career because I love playing baseball.

Who has helped you get to this point in your life? 

All of my coaches and my parents have helped me get to this point in my life.

 

Zach Swanger: Baseball

Deb Moore

 

What school will you be attending? 

I will be attending Garrett College in McHenry, Maryland.

What will your major be and why?

I’m either going to study Physical Therapy or Criminal Justice because I find those career paths very interesting and that they would suit me best.

Why did you choose this college?

I choose Garrett mainly because of the location and what the school and baseball program have to offer for me at this point in my life.

Why did you decide to continue your athletic career? 

I choose to continue my athletic career so that I can keep playing the game I love and get to keep living my dream of being able to play baseball after high school.

Who has helped you get to this point in your life? 

My Dad, family, teammates, and all the coaches that have helped me along the way have definitely helped me get to this huge milestone in my life.