Feb. 9, 2016
Another day, Another Signing
by THS Media Kevin Losch
Six athletes from Truman High School signed National Letters of Intent to participate in athletics at the college level on Feb. 3. Senior athletes are looking to forward to push their boundaries further and grow as an athlete and as a student in college.
Senior Hans Azuara signed to play soccer at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan. The Panthers men’s soccer team went 7-2 and went 4-1 in conference play in the 2015 season.
“I’m looking forward to competing at the next level and grow as a student and a player,” Azuara said.
Senior Andrew Bronson signed to play football at Southern College Prep in Lafayette, La.
”I am extremely blessed to have this opportunity,” Bronson said. “I’m excited to see all the opportunities.”
Senior Dean Clemons committed to play football at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods went 5-7 last season overall.
“To be able to complete at the next level is one of the highest honors I could ever receive,” Clemons said.
Logan Jester, senior, signed to play football at Missouri Western State University. The Griffons football program went 6-5 last season overall.
“I’m looking forward to the college life and being able to play football for a great team and program.” Jester said.
Senior Laura Presler signed to play volleyball at Avila University in Kansas City, Mo. The Eagles volleyball team went 14-16 overall and 2-9 in conference play last season.
“Playing at Avila will be a great experience for me as a player and student and I can’t wait to grow through this program,” Presler said.
Senior Jordan Salima committed to play football for Truman State. The Bulldogs program went 5-6 last season overall.
“I’m so excited to have the opportunities I have been given,” Salima said. “My family and I can’t wait to be involved in the program and all it has to offer.”
Lily Schnakenburg, senior, signed to run track and field for Central Methodist University.
“Running track in college has been my dream for a long time,” Schnakenburg said. “now that I have that my chance I couldn’t be more excited.”
Senior Hans Azuara signed to play soccer at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kan. The Panthers men’s soccer team went 7-2 and went 4-1 in conference play in the 2015 season.
“I’m looking forward to competing at the next level and grow as a student and a player,” Azuara said.
Senior Andrew Bronson signed to play football at Southern College Prep in Lafayette, La.
”I am extremely blessed to have this opportunity,” Bronson said. “I’m excited to see all the opportunities.”
Senior Dean Clemons committed to play football at Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. The Ichabods went 5-7 last season overall.
“To be able to complete at the next level is one of the highest honors I could ever receive,” Clemons said.
Logan Jester, senior, signed to play football at Missouri Western State University. The Griffons football program went 6-5 last season overall.
“I’m looking forward to the college life and being able to play football for a great team and program.” Jester said.
Senior Laura Presler signed to play volleyball at Avila University in Kansas City, Mo. The Eagles volleyball team went 14-16 overall and 2-9 in conference play last season.
“Playing at Avila will be a great experience for me as a player and student and I can’t wait to grow through this program,” Presler said.
Senior Jordan Salima committed to play football for Truman State. The Bulldogs program went 5-6 last season overall.
“I’m so excited to have the opportunities I have been given,” Salima said. “My family and I can’t wait to be involved in the program and all it has to offer.”
Lily Schnakenburg, senior, signed to run track and field for Central Methodist University.
“Running track in college has been my dream for a long time,” Schnakenburg said. “now that I have that my chance I couldn’t be more excited.”