Audrey Weier, Madalyn Sokolski and Cade Johnson announced in early May they will each continue their chosen sports and academic careers at the college level in the fall.
A ceremony was held in the school gym, where each announced their college plans and signed letters of intent.
Weier will attend Lawrence University to study business management and play volleyball.
“My parents have always had my back, pushing me to stay focused and work hard — even when multiple things were going on, even doing two sports at the same time,” she said.”Even when I wasn’t sure volleyball was my sport, my mom made sure I stuck it out, and it worked out in the end,” she said.
“I’m also really thankful for my coaches who have taught me everything I know about the sport,” Weier continued. “Their dedication and time should not go unthanked because putting up with moody teenage girls every day is not easy.”
In volleyball, Weier was named MVP three times, earned first-team all-conference and was selected for first-team all-state.
Sokolski will attend UW-Stevens Point to continue her wrestling career and study nursing.
“My family has had the largest impact on me, not only in wrestling, but in every aspect of my life,” she said. “My mother has taught me to be strong and kind to everyone no matter what, and my father has taught me to never take things too seriously. My brothers made me into the athlete — more specifically, the wrestler — I am today. They coached me and pushed me my entire career to achieve the goals I set for myself.”
Sokolski also thanked her many coaches over the years.
At Bonduel, she played at the varsity levels for four sports, played in band, joined many clubs and managed the football team.
She earned her certified nursing assistant license at 16 and began working as a CNA at 17.
Sokolski received the academic all-state award three times, achieved 100 varsity wrestling wins and placed at the state tournament all four years.
Johnson will attend Ripon College to study physical education and health while also playing baseball.
At Bonduel, he earned first-team all-conference football honors as a defensive back and quarterback, was conference champion and sectional champion; was part of the first basketball team to compete at the state tournament, winning a regional and sectional championships along the way; and was part of the first Bears team to play at the state tournament, again winning regional and sectional titles.
He thanked his coaches and parents for their support.
“These coaches have taught me more than just playing a sport; they have taught me what it means to be a leader and to hold my head high when things don’t go well and stay humble when things go well,” Johnson said. “Also, my parents and family — the biggest supporters I have — I just want to thank them for pushing me to be my best self and helping me accomplish this goal.”
Chris Rank, BHS activities director, told family, friends and coaches at the May 7 event that everyone had a great time watching the three athletes compete over the past four years.
“I know they’re very dedicated, disciplined and that whatever they do, whether it be sports or in the classroom, this will not change once they move on the college level,” he said.
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Three Bonduel athletes sign letters of intent
