Nationwide statistics show that a little over 7 percent of high school athletes go on to play a varsity sport in college.
Christ School has stacked the odds in the favor of its student-athletes for some time now by valuing not only sports performance, but academic excellence and personal growth.
Since 2005, there have been 171 Greenies who have committed or signed with colleges, including 12 from the Class of 2022.
Seven of those seniors were honored Wednesday with a ceremony in Mebane Field House.
“This is such a great opportunity for us,” Athletic Director Eric Thorp ’01 said.
“We have guys represented from several different sports, from places all over. I think it’s important for us to take a moment to recognize the commitment that they have made, not only collegiately, but to Christ School. We’ve got guys who are vocal senior leaders on campus, guys who lead every day in the classroom.”
More photos from Wednesday's ceremony can be found at this link.
Wednesday’s signees were in alphabetical order:
Sam Bassett (Washington & Lee University Lacrosse): Sam was a key cog in the Greenie offense last season with many big goals, including the game-winner in the quarterfinals of the NCISAA Division I state playoffs. His Senior Leadership position is Sacristan.
Charlie Bednar (University of Lynchburg Lacrosse): Charlie has been a three-year starter for Christ School lacrosse and was an all-state offensive lineman for football in 2021. He is the Prefect in Gardner House.
Sawyer Breiter (Centre College Lacrosse): Sawyer has been a valued defender for the Greenies. He has also played varsity soccer during his time at Christ School.
Nick Crowley (Princeton University Lacrosse): Nick committed to Princeton in the fall of 2020. He was an all-state defender last spring for the NCISAA Division I state runner-up Greenies.
Frank Howden (Davidson College Swimming): Frank has the distinction of being the only Christ School swimmer to be named team MVP three years in a row. He is a two-time Carolinas Athletic Association champion in the 100-yard breaststroke and a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. Frank is integral to the school's community outreach efforts as Service Learning Chair.
Emmett Paradine (Dartmouth College Lacrosse): Emmett led the Greenies in goals scored last season (43) and was named to the NCISAA all-state team. He is a Proctor in South Carolina House.
Jack Young (Ohio Wesleyan University Baseball): Jack is a catcher who batted .318 with 10 RBIs for the Greenies last season. Jack is a Proctor in Cuningham House.