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Student-Athletes Commit to Play in College

Student-Athletes Commit to Play in College


Fourteen Penn Charter student-athletes have committed to play their sport in college. At a ceremony honoring the athletes and their families, the students marked their plans to continue their athletic careers beyond the Penn Charter playing fields.

The seniors, alongside family, coaches and friends, celebrated their hard work and dedication to their sports. See more photos on flickr. Go Charter!

Student College/University Sport
Lucy Alter   University of Pennsylvania Crew
Demetrius de Ramus Mount St. Mary’s University Baseball
Wayne Derkotch King’s College (PA) Wrestling
Nick DiCicco Widener University Lacrosse
Jayce Dyer  Widener University Lacrosse
Muhammad Harris  Ursinus College Football
Brinlea La Barge Middlebury College        Tennis
Emma Maley  Union College   Soccer
Carson Marano   Amherst College Lacrosse
Ayana Opong-Nyantekyi Bowdoin College Swimming
Abigail Quinn West Chester University Softball
Elisabeth Ross Yale University Squash
Thomas Snipes Ursinus College Baseball
Nicholas Zuccotti Dickinson College Football


Pictured L-R: (top): Nicholas Zuccotti, Jayce Dyer, Nick DiCicco, Carson Marano, Muhammad Harris, Ayana Opong-Nyantekyi, Lucy Alter, Thomas Snipes (front): Elisabeth Ross, Wayne Derkotch, Brinlea La Barge, Emma Maley, Abigail Quinn, Demetrius de Ramus.

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