Signing Day February 8!

Burlington, VT

WHAT Five Burlington High School (BHS) student-athletes are getting ready to take the next steps in their athletic and scholarly journey. The four young women will sign a celebratory NCAA offer letter and answer questions from the press during a “Signing Day” celebration in front of friends, family, coaches, school administrators, and supporters. Students will also be available for individual interviews following the celebration. The Signing Day showcasing four female student-athletes from BHS will be held just one day after National Girls and Women in Sports Day. 

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WHO:

STUDENTS

Rukiya Awayle – Committing to SUNY Delhi (Basketball) 

Brooks DeShaw – Committing to Middlebury College (Soccer)

Gillian Fairfax – Committing to Bowdoin College (Nordic Ski)

Amelia Dion – Committing to Smith College (Soccer/Track and Field)

Elsa Sanborn – Committing to Bates College (Nordic Ski)

STAFF

Jeff Hayes – BHS Girls Soccer Coach, BHS Athletic Coordinator

Kathryn Buchan & Dan Hagan – BHS Cross Country, Track and Field Head Coaches

Kirsten Berggren – BHS Nordic Ski Head Coach

Quaron Pinckney – Head of Athletics, Burlington School District

Tom Flanagan – BSD Superintendent

Sabrina Westdijk – BHS Interim Principal

Cagney Brigham – BHS Student Support Specialist

KasCandra Dougherty – BHS Director of Counseling

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WHERE: Downtown BHS Choir Room, 67 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05403

WHEN: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 3:30 PM

WHY/HOW:  This is a great way to highlight five student-athletes who have worked hard on and off the field and celebrate their commitment to academic and athletic excellence. This event also provides a great tie-in to help support and celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. There is free two-hour parking in the garage. Please meet in the BHS lobby no later than 3:15PM to allow time for set up.