Three students at Todd Beamer High School sat together to sign off for their future in sports.
Softball pitcher Madison Rogers, golfer Dax Wallat and volleyball player Reed Copeland signed their national letters of intent on Nov. 19 in the library at Todd Beamer.
Teachers, students, family members and coaches gathered in the library to celebrate their success, including Athletic Director Jerry Peterson.
“This is a proud day for our school watching such great students and athletes sign off to a great future,” Peterson said. “In a way it is sad because this means we have to say goodbye to them soon, but I know they are set off to go on a great journey and will make us proud.”
Rogers signed to play softball at Colorado School of Mines. She was a South Puget Sound League all-league pitcher, was selected as Washington Player of the Year in 2013 and has a 4.0 GPA.
“I want to thank my parents for supporting me, especially my dad who has coached me all my life,” Rogers said. “I have to give my brother credit too because he always competed with me, which made me work harder.”
Wallat is set to play golf at North Dakota State University. Wallat has played in varsity golf at the high school for four years and was a medalist in 13 out of 18 golf matches this year. He also played varsity soccer and has a 3.89 GPA this semester.
“It’s the people in my life that have helped me get to this point,” he said. “My parents, uncle, teachers and my coaches have been there to encourage me and make me a better player. When you have a great support system around you, it makes you want to work harder to make them proud.”
Reid got a full ride, Division 1 scholarship to play volleyball at the University of Wyoming. She helped lead the Todd Beamer volleyball team to their first-ever playoff appearance and she was voted the Most Valuable Player by South Puget Sound League.
“I owe everything to my mom who has come to every volleyball game since I was in sixth grade,” Reid said. “She’s always supported me.”
Reid also thanked her coaches.
“My freshmen coach sought me out and got me playing volleyball in high school,” she said. “And my junior and senior year coaches always pushed me to work hard and made me run if I had a bad attitude.”
After the seniors signed their letters of intent, they enjoyed treats with those who attended.
“These are great kids, outstanding athletes and good citizens in this school,” Peterson said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to watch them play and compete at the highest levels and I can’t wait to see what they do with their futures.”
