RE Log - Spring 2024

SPRING 2024 Ransom Everglades LOG 41 Ten Raiders to continue their athletic careers in college FIRST TEAM Jesse Hellring ’25 golf Julia Lewkowitz ’24 volleyball Sophia Linfield ’26 cross country Kiera Rampersad ’25 swimming (100 butterfly) David Serra ’24 cross country SECOND TEAM Kate Khvorstiana ’25 golf Jackson Langer ’24 golf Eleanor Kriplen ’28 swimming (200 medley relay) Sophia Linfield ’26 swimming (200 medley relay) Kiera Rampersad ’25 swimming (200 medley relay) Sophie Szutkowski ’28 swimming (200 medley relay) Addison Pollock ’25 volleyball Hugo Stenstrom ’25 golf Nick Viana ’24 golf THIRD TEAM Mia Jean Claude ’25 volleyball All-County RE Athletes for Fall Sports Ransom Everglades honored the 10 student-athletes who committed to continue their athletic careers in college with a signing ceremony during the mid-day break on Feb. 9 at the Anderson gymnasium. Ryan Bienstock ’24 will play football at Washington University at St. Louis; Emery Diemar ’24 and Violet Martin ’24 will sail at Brown University; Collin Goff ’24 will play baseball and football at Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Antonio de Macedo ’24 will compete in track and field at the University of Chicago; TomMaxwell ’24 will play baseball at Bard College; Gabriela Peña ’24 will play basketball at Oberlin College; David “Chuli” Serra ’24 will run cross country and track at Wake Forest University; Nick Viana ’24 will golf at Denison University; and Steph Wallen ’24 will play volleyball at the California Institute of Technology. Upper School Director of Athletics Scott Berman emceed the event, which included coaches’ remarks for each individual athlete, an opportunity to “sign” a letter of intent, and photos with parents, family and coaches. Dozens of students attended along with Head of School Rachel Rodriguez and COO and Interim Head of the Upper School David E. Clark ’86 . Berman congratulated the athletes for their hard work, talent and dedication. RE will hold another ceremony in late spring to honor student-athletes who make later commitments to college sports. “Your commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, and it is inspiring to see your passion for your sport recognized at such a prestigious level,” Berman said. “Your success not only reflects your individual talent but also the support and guidance of your coaches, teammates, family and friends who are with you every step of the way. We have no doubt you will continue to excel both on the field and in the classroom .... Your future is bright, and we at Ransom Everglades couldn’t be happier for you and your families.” L-R back row: Tom Maxwell ’24, Collin Goff ’24, David Serra ’24, Emery Diemar ’24, Steph Wallen ’24 ; front row: Ryan Bienstock ’24, Violet Martin ’24, Gabriela Peña ’24, Nick Viana ’24, Antonio de Macedo ’24 Kiera Rampersad ’25 Julia Lewkowitz ’24 Jesse Hellring ’25