College Athletes Celebration

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.