On April 12, students, staff and families gathered in the High School gymnasium to witness three student athletes sign letters of intent to play collegiate sports.
Sarah Gerken will attend Roberts Wesleyan College to play on the Division II bowling team and study nursing. Sarah has represented Hilton at the state championships four times, broke the national record in 2013 and had the highest average in Monroe County for two years in row.
Austin Hertel will head to Gannon University to compete on the Division II wrestling team. He said the highlight of his career was coming in second in the state championship this year and also the camaraderie among his teammates. He will study health science professions at Gannon.
Bailey Klafehn will join the Division I swim team at the University of Cinncinati. Her swimming career at Hilton includes six broken records, four trips to the state championship and winning Sectionals. She said she has not declared a major yet, but is interested in sports administration.
Michael Giruzzi, director of physical education and athletics, said that the students represent the best of Hilton High School, not only on the playing field, but in the classroom and community as well.
Provided information
