On Wednesday, April 26, 19 of McNary’s student-athletes signed to play at colleges across the country. Approximately 175 friends, family, teachers, and coaches gathered in the gym at 8 a.m. to support the athletes. 

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Of the 19 athletes that are playing a sport in college, 17 were in attendance Wednesday morning.

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Kaden Donahue will be playing lacrosse at Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina.

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Kyler Donahue will be playing lacrosse at Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina.

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Sydnee Alfano will be playing soccer at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon.

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Colby Sullivan will be playing golf at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.

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Hunter Ruberto will be playing football at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.

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Lacey Vasas will be playing softball at Linnfield University in McMinnville, Oregon.

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Bella Rodriguez will be playing volleyball at Linnfield University in McMinnville, Oregon.

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“Playing volleyball has always been a dream of mine since I was young,” Rodriguez said, “The volleyball program, the amazing coach, and the fact that it’s close to home but still far away really drew me to Linfield.”

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Brookelynn Jackson will be playing softball at Carroll College in Helena, Montana. 

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“Playing softball in college will continue to provide me an outlet,” Jackson said, “Carroll College has a great nursing program, it's in a beautiful state, and I've only heard great things about it.”

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Maddie Corpe will be playing volleyball at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon.

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Tessa Fisher will be playing soccer at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.

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Peyton Olafson will be playing soccer at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

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Emily Blagg will be playing volleyball at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

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Jackson Alt will be playing football at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.

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Hudson Brunk will be playing soccer at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

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“It’s a cool thing to go to a division one school,” Brunk said, “Having a personal connection with the coach, knowing a couple of the players, and just the beautiful, welcoming campus environment made Gonzaga the right choice.”

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Heather Ebner will be playing softball at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington.

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Brody Roth will be playing basketball at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.

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Anthony Cepeda will be playing baseball at Feather River College in Quincy, California. 

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Athletic Director Mr. Scott Gragg, when speaking about the successes of each student-athlete said, “This represents a lot of things. Each [athlete] has a story on how they got to this table, and each story is a little different. But they all have one thing in common: they are all going to receive a High School diploma, and I think that accomplishment is often overlooked.”

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