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SMES Student-Athletes Commit to Top Colleges During Spring National Signing Period
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is pleased to announce that seven student-athletes from the Class of 2016 have committed to play intercollegiate athletics next year. Seniors Elizabeth Barbaresi, Jason Chin, Kevin Cox, Nick Kuljis, Zach Shor, Nicholas Totah and Alexandra Vollero will continue their academic pursuits, as well as play their respective sport at an impressive group of colleges and universities.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is pleased to announce that seven student-athletes from the Class of 2016 have committed to play intercollegiate athletics next year. Seniors Elizabeth Barbaresi, Jason Chin, Kevin Cox, Nick Kuljis, Zach Shor, Nicholas Totah and Alexandra Vollero will continue their academic pursuits, as well as play their respective sport at an impressive group of colleges and universities.
These student-athletes will join 14 of their classmates who committed during signing periods earlier in the year.
Elizabeth Barbaresi, Washington University in St. Louis
Elizabeth Barbaresi, two-year team captain and a four-year starter will play soccer at NCAA Division III Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
Elizabeth was named to the All-CIF First Team in 2016, the All-CIF Second Team in 2015 and was a member of the Tartan's 2013-2014 Division V CIF-SS Champion team. Elizabeth was also named OC Varsity Scholar-Athlete of the Week in March 2016. At the club level, Elizabeth has been recognized by Top Drawer Soccer, is a member of the Olympic Development Program and was a member of the Elite Clubs National League Southwest Conference Champion teams in 2014 and 2015.
At St. Margaret's, Elizabeth is the Principal's Cabinet and French Club president. She volunteers at Special Camp for Special Kids and is involved with the Glenwood Club, a residence community in Laguna Beach for young adults with mental disabilities.
Elizabeth intends to major in business at Washington University.
Jason Chin, California State University, Fullerton
Jason Chin will compete for Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association Division II California State University, Fullerton. Jason, who was a member of the 2015 U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Champion Tartan lacrosse team, also competed for St. Margaret's with the varsity soccer program.
Jason has volunteered with the VolunTartan efforts for Hurricane Sandy relief and intends to major in business administration with an emphasis in management and a double minor in international business and entrepreneurship at Fullerton.
Kevin Cox, United States Air Force Academy
Kevin Cox, a member of the 2015 U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Champion Tartan lacrosse team, has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Kevin, a three-year starter, 2016 team captain and 2015 First Team All-County midfielder will play lacrosse for the NCAA Division I Falcons.
At St. Margaret's, Kevin is a member of the Honor Committee. He will major in aerospace engineering and will be trained to serve as an officer in the United States Air Force at the Academy.
Nick Kuljis, University of Colorado Boulder
Nick Kuljis will compete for MCLA Division I University of Colorado, Boulder. Nick was a member of the U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Champion Tartan lacrosse team in 2015.
Nick has volunteered more than 300 hours at Emerald Cove day camp and intends to major in aerospace engineering at Boulder.
Zach Shor, University of California, Berkeley
Zach Shor will compete for MCLA Division I University of California, Berkeley. Zach was a three-year starter and 2015 All-Orange County Honorable Mention during the Tartans', U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Championship season.
At St. Margaret's, Zach serves as a peer counselor and has volunteered with Special Camp for Special Kids. He intends to major in finance or applied math at Berkeley.
Nicholas Totah, Chapman University
Nicholas Totah, a member of the 2015 U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section Champion Tartan lacrosse team, will compete for 2016 MCLA Division I Champions Chapman University in Orange, Calif.
Nicholas volunteers for Special Camp for Special Kids and the Life Rolls On organization.
Alexandra Vollero, Northwestern University
Alexandra Vollero has committed to compete as a member of the Wildcat Cheerleading Team at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Alexandra, a 2015-2016 team captain and three-year team member, is a two-time National Cheer Association All-American nominee.
Alexandra has worked with Special Camp for Special Kids and the Challenger League, a sports leagues for special needs athletes. She is also a student leader at Coast Hills Church and devotes her time to working with Hogar de Sion an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico.
Alexander intends to major in international studies and journalism at Northwestern.
Click here to read about St. Margaret's student-athletes who committed during the fall signing period.
Click here to read about St. Margaret's student-athletes who committed during the winter signing period.
"I had the privilege of supporting many of this year’s student-athletes through the college application process, and feel a special bond with them. This year’s Tartan student-athletes are exceptionally talented in the classroom and on the playing field. I’ll miss cheering for them from the sidelines at St. Margaret’s, but I’ll continue to root for them from afar and look forward to following their progress in college," said Director of College Counseling Roland Allen.
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