Middletown Public Schools Celebrates 16 Student-Athletes Signing Collegiate Letters of Intent

Middletown Public Schools proudly announces that 16 graduating student-athletes have signed to play their respective sports at the collegiate level. In an intimate ceremony held at Middletown High School on May 30, 2024, these exceptional individuals were honored for their dedication, talent, and commitment to both academics and athletics.

The ceremony celebrated the achievements of these outstanding students who have balanced rigorous academic schedules with demanding athletic commitments. The event highlighted the diverse sports in which these students will continue to excel, including basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, and dance, among others.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos, expressed his admiration for the student-athletes, stating, “We are proud of our student-athletes who have demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Their ability to excel in both academics and athletics speaks to their remarkable character and work ethic. We wish them all the best as they embark on this exciting new chapter in their lives.”

Athletic Director, Elisha De Jesús, also shared her excitement, saying, “Today is a testament to the hard work, perseverance, and passion of our student-athletes. It has been an honor to watch them grow and develop over the years. I have no doubt that they will continue to achieve great things at the collegiate level and beyond. Congratulations to each of them and their families.”

These student-athletes have not only brought pride to Middletown High School but also set a standard of excellence for the future. The entire Middletown community congratulates them and looks forward to following their collegiate careers. 

The roster of the 16 graduating student-athletes can be found below:

Senior Student-
Athlete
Last Name

Senior Student-
Athlete
First Name

Sport Playing in College (not intramurals; signed letter of intent/ commitment)

College/University Name

High School Coach

Barker

Emily

Dance Team

Southern Connecticut State University

Coach Brianna Albanese

Burnham

Yihun

Soccer

Saint Michael's College

Coach Sal Emanuele

Daniels

Kalia

Softball

Johnson and Wales

Coach Sal Morello

Deshong

Nic

Football

Colby College

Coach Josh Rosek

Fleurejiste

Jason

Football

Norwich University

Coach Josh Rosek

Johnson

Abigail

Soccer

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Coach Alex Ayer

Josh

Ferguson

Football

Bridgewater State

Coach Josh Rosek

Kennedy

Elise

Cross Country

Smith College

Coach Jenn Price

McCune

Connor

Men’s Lacrosse

Connecticut College

Coach Weve Valery

Morales

Nashaly

Girls Tennis

St. Joseph's College

Coach Kelvin Jones

Nanfito

Anthony

Men's Golf

Western Connecticut State University

Coach Matthew Harris

Quinn

AJ

Baseball

American International College

Coach Dan Botti

Skene

Colin

Football

Central Connecticut

Coach Josh Rosek

Smith

Shalyn

Women's Basketball

Rhode Island College

Coach Rob Smernoff

Turcotte

Corey

Baseball

University of St. Joseph (Maine)

Coach Dan Botti

Vartuli

Angelina

Softball

Westfield State

Coach Sal Morello

Weisenberg

Luke

Baseball

Salve Regina University

Coach Dan Botti