It was all smiles at South High School Wednesday afternoon as a large crowd gathered for a special event.

Family, friends, and fellow students all gathered in support of a dozen graduating seniors who signed letters of intent to continue athletically, and academically, next year at the next level in college.

Students signed to play football, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, run track, row, cheer, and dance at colleges across the area including Kansas State University, Fort Hays State University, Pittsburgh State University, and Kansas Wesleyan University. Each student’s coach spoke about their high school achievements prior to signing.

The student / athletes include:

• Alondra Alvarado – Cheer Kansas Wesleyan University
• Kelly Amaro – Cheer Kansas Wesleyan University
• Aidan Anderes – Football Kansas Wesleyan University
• Natalie Brenneman – Rowing Kansas State University
• Madison Durr – Golf Pittsburgh State University
• Jace Humphrey – Baseball and Basketball Kansas Wesleyan University
• Bret Jones – Track Fort Hays State University
• Kamila Ojeda – Soccer Kansas Wesleyan University
• Brady Oliver – Track Kansas Wesleyan University
• Landon Putman – Football Kansas Wesleyan University
• Ava Sidebottom –  Cheer Kansas Wesleyan University
• Callie Werth – Dance Kansas Wesleyan University

Following the signing, everyone stayed for photo opportunities and refreshments.

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