Bishop Ireton Seniors Sign National Letters of Intent

PHOTO (back row): Bill Simmons, director of Athletics, Denise Tobin, director of Instruction, and Tom Curry, head of School; students: Lily Weber, soccer, Virginia Tech; Grace Hersey, soccer, University of North Carolina, Wilmington; Corey Johnson, football, United States Air Force Academy; Amy Krotine, soccer, American University

Photo by Grace Fletcher

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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Four Bishop Ireton High School seniors signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday, the school announced Thursday morning.

“These binding commitments are for our student-athletes who wish to continue playing sports in college,” the school noted in a news release.

The students are:

• Amy Krotine, soccer, American University
• Grace Hersey, soccer, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
• Lily Weber, soccer, Virginia Tech
• Corey Johnson, football, United States Air Force Academy

Bill Simmons, the school’s director of Athletics, said: “We are proud of all our Cardinal athletes. We continue to have a strong program that promotes these well-rounded students to excel in their chosen sport and in academics, in order that they can continue in their chosen careers.”

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