JEHS hosts signing day event

Five JEHS seniors were recognized in a ceremony Wednesday for their athletic accomplishments throughout high school. Vassianna Klock, Gabrielle Gunnip, Wade Brunelle, Alexis DelFavero and Nick Long will all be playing a sport at the collegiate level next year, a feat only 7% of high school athletes accomplish.

“It has truly been an honor to watch them grow, especially through these past few trying years,” said Director of Athletics Dan Stadtmiller when introducing the athletes.

Vassianna, daughter of Tracey and John Klock, will attend the University at Buffalo, where she will be a Division 1 athlete in cross country and track. She chose Buffalo because of the coaching staff, and plans to major in Biology.

Gabrielle, daughter of Jim and Liz Gunnip, will attend Lock Haven University to play Division 2 lacrosse. Gabrielle plans to study Physical Education. She chose the campus because she loved the atmosphere, the campus, and the coaches. She said it felt like home.

Wade, son of Shaun and Amy Brunelle, will attend Seton Hill University where he will play Division 2 lacrosse. Wade isn’t sure what he’ll major in, but said he chose the campus because he loved the location, size of the school, and the lacrosse coaches. The team is top five in Division 2.

Alexis, daughter of Mike and Lynette DelFavero, will attend D’Youville College to play Division 2 softball. Alexis plans to study nursing, and said she chose the college because she felt at home when walking on campus.

Nick, son of Brian and Lisa Long, will attend SUNY Potsdam to play Division 3 lacrosse. Nick will study history and education. He said he loved the atmosphere on campus and was impressed by the facilities.

Congratulations to all of our athletes on their amazing accomplishments! We wish you all the best of luck in your futures.