June 2, 2022

Lindbergh High School students committed to athletic teams and fine arts programs during a senior signing ceremony on Thursday, April 28. LHS Athletic Director Scott Luczak and LHS Orchestra Director Tara Kizer congratulated the seniors, who will continue their academic, athletic and performance careers in higher education.

“This is a great honor and very impressive achievement, and we are proud of each of you,” Luczak said. “It is amazing the amount of dedication that goes into playing sports and keeping up your GPA, and this is a great honor. You put in all the hours on the field, in the weightroom and in the classroom to get here today.”

Luczak said all of the Lindbergh athletes signing are great students as well, and applauded them on balancing high academic standards with excellent athletic achievements. Only about 7 percent of all high school athletes go on to play collegiate sports, and only 2 percent earn scholarships. 

Kizer also thanked the students for their hard work and dedication, and for sharing their talents with the Lindbergh community. She introduced each of the fine arts students.

Lindbergh’s commitments include:

• Gabriella Becker, soccer, Missouri State University
• Sam Britton, baseball, Harris-Stowe St. University
• Sam Caldwell, orchestra, University of Missouri-Columbia
• Julia Datus, wrestlin, Avila University
• Rylee Droege, musical theatre, Ball State university
• Adam Dupont, football, Quincy University
• Jessie Earley, field hockey, Maryville University
• Dorthy Fife, field hockey and lacrosse, Maryville University
• David Fletcher, cross country and track, Missouri Baptist University
• Morgan Goodrich, softball, Indiana State University
• Thoams Hesiner, golf, University of MIssouri S&T
• Mia Heuberger, marching band, MIssouri State University
• Hank Holdenried, baseball, St. Louis Community College
• Bethany Lewis, color guard, University of MIssouri S&T,
• Matt Ludwig, football, Quincy University
• Benjamin Mayer, orchestra, Webster University
• Elle Mead, volleyball, University of North Carolina Pembroke
• Luke Melton, baseball, Eastern Illinois University
• Benjamin Oppelz, roller hockey, Lindenwood University
• Charis Peters, musical theatre, University of Memphis
• Drew Politte, baseball, Dyersburg State Community College
• Zane Roos, baseball, Jefferson College
• Russell Schneiders, music, Webster University
• Alexa Smalling, softball, East Central College
• Ethan Smith, baseball, Missouri Southern St. University
• Owen Smith, baseball, East Central College
• Ben Stelken, football, Southwest Baptist University
• Will Stockmann, baseball, Quincy University
• Jacob Summerville, soccer, McKendree University
• Quinn Sweeney, lacrosse, Maryville University
• Jordan Williams, lacrosse, Missouri Baptist University
• Ella Wolfard, soccer, Quincy University
• Ava Wood, orchestra, University of MIssouri-Columbia