Cougars Celebrate Commitments at Fall Signing Day

On November 8th, the best of Charlotte Catholic athletics gathered in the Fine Arts Center lobby to sign letters of intent to play their sport on the college level. Fifteen Cougar athletes participated in the event. 

The athletes gathered at the stairs leading to the Fine Arts Center lobby to take pictures before the break frenzy ensued. A cheery, light-hearted air filled the space, as athletes conversed among themselves and the realization that their hard work paid off. 

“I’ve worked hard throughout my life to get to the point I am today,” and “Today is a rewarding experience, for sure,” said senior Abby Druhan, who committed to swim for the University of Pennsylvania. 

At the beginning of break, students and faculty flooded the Fine Arts Center lobby. The athletes positioned themselves at their respective desks, each adorned according to their chosen university and topped with baked goods and other treats. Athletic director Coach Christmas gave a speech that best captured the significance of the event. 

Coach Christmas said “Right now, you are signing with your brothers and your sisters. You guys are what make Charlotte Catholic great… When you guys go to that next level, you have everyone here.” After his speech, students put ink to paper before an uproar from parents, teachers, and a noticeable influx of students who appeared in support of their friends. 

For Mark McMahon, signing to play lacrosse at St. Bonaventure, the event was special. “The ceremony was great. It was awesome to have my friends and family gathered around me for a moment I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

A total of 15 student-athletes signed a letter of intent:

Mark McMahon - Lacrosse - St. Bonaventure

Jack Ransom - Lacrosse - Georgetown

Colin Mendicino - Lacrosse - Towson University

Lauren Bernardo - Swim and Dive - LSU

Abby Druhan - Swim and Dive - University of Pennsylvania

Mary Catherine Farley - Women’s Lacrosse - Wofford College

Kate Daniels - Women’s Lacrosse - University of Louisville

Blanca Thomas - Women’s Basketball - University of North Carolina

Gracynn Gough - Women’s Basketball - College of Holy Cross

Evan MacIntyre - Baseball - Indiana

Mason Child - Baseball - University of North Carolina Wilmington

John McKillop - Baseball - United States Military Academy at West Point

Charlotte Bergman - Women’s Tennis - Belmont Abbey College

Molly Haskell - Field Hockey - The University of the South - Sewanee

The entire Charlotte Catholic community is proud of each signee.

Signees at Fall Signing Day. Photo Credit: @cchscougarnews