Anderson High Holds Signing Day for 14 Student-Athletes

By Anne DeVries

Playing sports at the college level is a dream for many high school athletes that requires years of hard work and dedication. At Anderson High School, that dream has become a reality for 14 student-athletes who announced their plans to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

The Anderson High School community celebrated signing day in April, proudly recognizing the achievements of these student-athletes. Donald Hatcher, Anderson’s newly hired Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach, expressed his excitement for his first class of signees, stating, “I’m so proud of all these athletes and the work they put in to get here. They are great examples of the outcome of hard work, commitment, and resilience.”

Regarding his experience as a student-athlete, Ryland Ton, a senior planning to play football for Aurora University, stated,

“Anderson football has shaped me into the person I am today.

Over the last three years, my senior class had three different head coaches. This, in turn, has helped me see many different perspectives and face adversity in many different ways.”

Anderson High School senior Elizabeth Ann Stromberger, a state-ranked swimmer who will be attending Dartmouth College, cited the college’s strong academics and accomplished swim team as reasons for choosing Dartmouth. She added, “After visiting the campus, meeting the team and coaches, and experiencing the Dartmouth community, I fell in love with ‘The Woods’ and knew it was the place for me!”

These young athletes have put in long hours of training in their sport of interest, contributed as team members, and faced challenging high school academics. Through their sustained efforts, they have opened their gateway to collegiate competition.

Congratulations to these Anderson High School studentathletes from the West Austin Community on this exceptional achievement.