Nineteen student-athletes are committed to play in college

The Pine Bush High School Class of 2021 is graduating 19 student-athletes who have committed to playing their respective sport in college.

Sixteen high school seniors are sitting on bleachers in two rows. Blue sky in the background and a press box behind them.

On Wednesday, June 16, Michael Gillespie, director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics, gathered these student-athletes, along with their coaches and family members, at the high school athletic field to salute them.

Three high school senior boys stand at a table with a blue tablecloth that says Pine Bush Bushmen. In the background says PB on a blue background.

A very small percentage of high school athletes go on to play in college. Mr. Gillespie noted that just 1.9 percent of girls who play soccer in high school go on to play college ball for division 2 schools. For boys, that number is even less – just 1.5 percent play for a D2 school. Just 1.1 percent of high school volleyball players move on to play at a D2 school while 2.5 percent of lacrosse players do. The point is, not many continue their athletic careers in college.

A young woman sits at a table signing a piece of paper. She is wearing a blue shirt that says Western Connecticut. Behind her are a man and a woman holding banners that say #WCSU Bound

Students who participate in extra-curricular activities benefit greatly from those activities. They develop leadership skills, gain positive role models, forge strong friendships and, in the case of athletes, improve their health and fitness.

Four adults stand behind a young woman and a little girl who are sitting at a table. The table is covered in a blue cloth that says Pine Bush Bushmen. The background also is blue with PBs on it.

So, here’s a shout out to those who are taking their athletic talents to the next level. Congratulations to all and best of luck in your future athletic and academic endeavors.

Kiara Vasquez – Volleyball – Drew University (D3)
Kayla Grassi – Soccer – Hartwick College (D3)
Jessica Fowler – Softball – Hunter College (D3)
Serina Garmendiz – Softball – Russell Sage College (D3)
Gunnar Meland – Baseball – Siena College (D1)
Michael Dempsey – Soccer – Bucknell University (D1)
Jake Rosenfeld – Soccer- Franklin & Marshall College (D3)
Josiah Cruz – Lacrosse – SUNY New Paltz (D3)
Isaac Jaloszynski – Lacrosse – Messiah University (D3)
Jack Galloway – Lacrosse – Susquehanna University (D3)
Kevin Godinez – Lacrosse – Dominican College (D2)
Joseph Croce – Baseball – SUNY Ulster (JC)
Ethan Vellenga – Baseball – Russell Sage College (D3)
Natalie Dolson – Field Hockey – Elmira College (D3)
Isabella Colon – Basketball – Keuka College (D3)
Bryce Boddie – Track – Monmouth University (D1)
Connor Kodgis – Track – Susquehanna University (D3)
London Williams – Swim – Western Connecticut (D3)
Nevach Rameriz – Basketball – SUNY Orange (JC)

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Nineteen student-athletes are committed to play in college