National signing day has been a longstanding tradition across the country for soon-to-be college athletes, and this tradition was continued in Pelham this past Wednesday. On Nov. 13, senior student athletes Charlotte Marion, Alle Hughes, Taylor Green, and Lila Resnick signed letters of commitment. The event was held at the Pelham Middle School gym, where family, friends and fellow athletes watched the students sign their National Letters of Intent and officially commit to their respective Division I collegiate programs. At the event, the students were honored for their hard work and dedication that led to them officially becoming college athletes.

Among the four athletes, Marion committed to Women’s Lacrosse at the University of Long Island, Hughes to Women’s Soccer at Lafayette College, Green to Women’s Lacrosse at Stonehill College, and Resnick to Rowing at the University of Texas.

“I feel an immense amount of pride for them; I think it is amazing when any Pelham athletes are represented on college rosters,” said Athletic Director Joe Toombs.

There is great excitement from the athletes as well; “I’m overall so excited for college and to be able to play a sport as well!” said Marion. “I’m definitely most excited for meeting new people from all over but not being too far away from home.”

“Committing to Lafayette meant a lot to me. It was really the moment when I realized that all of the work that I put into training every day has paid off, which felt really good,” said Hughes. “The aspect of college soccer that I am most looking forward to is competing at a very competitive level in the patriot league, and being able to continue playing the sport I love every day at a high level.”

“I’m looking forward to a great team environment and competitive training at Texas! I’m super excited to continue rowing at such a great program,” said Resnick on what she is most looking forward to in rowing for the University of Texas.

The Signing Day on Nov. 13 was for all Division I and II athletes. There will be another in June commemorating all Pelham student athletes that will be playing at any other collegiate level, including club and Division III sports programs.