Baldwin School honors eight student-athletes at college commitment ceremony

Eight Baldwin School student-athletes from the Class of 2016 took part in a special spring college commitment ceremony May 4 in the Athletic Center. The group announced and celebrated their commitments in front of family, friends, coaches, faculty and staff.

Baldwin School Director of Athletics Deb Surgi said, “When I think about what these young women have accomplished and the legacy they have left Baldwin and Baldwin Athletics, I am filled with pride mixed with some sadness in saying goodbye. Just take a look at their college choices, there is great excitement for the adventure they will soon embark on. I can say that all of these young women have lived the following while raising the bar for their Baldwin sports and teams.”

– The art of self-leadership
– The art of teamwork and connecting with teammates
– The art of leading others and changing culture
– The art of navigating transition in sport and life

Surgi added, “Baldwin Athletics congratulates and thanks these student-athletes for sharing their talents and for the unique legacy they each leave to our school community.”

The following Baldwin School student-athletes signed:

Maddy Carré, Skidmore College, field hockey: Co-captain; four-year starting goalkeeper; All-Main Line

Ellie Greenberg, Middlebury College, soccer and track & field: Co-captain; Athletic Association member; All-Inter-Ac & Main Line soccer and track; 2015 Inter-Ac & PAISAA Track medalist; 2015 Pan American Maccabi Games soccer gold medal; 2016 Inter-Ac Athletic Director’s Award

Olivia Horwitz, Columbia University, squash: Co-captain; Athletic Association member; All-Inter-Ac & All-MASA; Four-time Inter-Ac & MASA team champion; 2015 US Squash National Champion

Angela Luo, Columbia University, squash: All-Inter-Ac & MASA squash; Three-time Inter-Ac & MASA team champion; 2015 US Squash National Champion

Samantha O’Keefe, Moravian Colllege, softball: Co-captain; All-Inter-Ac & Main Line softball & soccer; Carpenter Cup All-Star

Morgan Steelman, Princeton University, squash: Co-captain; Athletic Association member; All-Inter-Ac & MASA squash; Five-time Inter-Ac & MASA team champion; 2015 US Squash National Champion; 2015 Pan American Games gold medal

Rachel Sutor, Hamilton College, crew: Co-captain crew; Two Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association City Championship gold medals

Noelle Zimmerman, Gettysburg Colllege, softball: Co-captain; Athletic Association member; All-Inter-Ac & Main Line; Carpenter Cup All-Star

Fellow Baldwin senior Danielle Hammond signed her national letter of intent to play basketball at Virginia Commonwealth University during the early signing period in November.