Maribeth FitzGerald ‘26
On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, St. Mark’s commemorated the 19 VI Form student-athletes for their hard work and commitment to their respective sports that earned them opportunities to play at the collegiate level. The celebration took place in the lower center, where teammates, parents, coaches, and community members gathered to support and congratulate the St. Marker’s.
At the ceremony, Ms. Ames praised the athletes’ teamwork, leadership, skill, and work ethic. The St. Marker’s wore shirts showcasing their respective universities and colleges that they will represent in their four years after graduation.
Only 7% of high school athletes go on to play in college and just a mere 2% Division I level. Five will play at the Division I level and 14 at the Division III level. Here is a list of the students:
Baseball
Chuck Cappello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Max Dushney, Bates College
John Hegarty, Cornell University
Oisin Lee, University of Notre Dame
Girls Basketball
Ella Flanagan, Stevens Institute of Technology
Boys Basketball
Sir William Morman III, Haverford College
Devon Reid, Regis College
Field Hockey
Charlotte Crawford, Bowdoin College
Riley Perkins, Endicott College
Judy Rodolakis, College of the Holy Cross
Boys Ice hockey
Gannon Austin, Colby College
Austin Borggaard, Sacred Heart University
Andrew Gibbons, United States Air Force Academy
Girls Ice Hockey
Emily LeBrun, University of New England
Riley Perkins, Endicott College
Girls Lacrosse
Maddie Bazinet, Connecticut College
Boys Lacrosse
Marc Gadbois, Skidmore College
Squash
Oliver Machiels, Connecticut College
Rowing
Jacob Cifuentes, Vassar College
Brendan Kelly, Gonzaga University
The St. Marks staff, teachers, coaches, students, teammates, and other community members are extremely proud and honored that these students represent and continue to represent Lion Pride through their accomplishments, perseverance, and dedication.