Eleven HHS athletes sign Letter of Intent

  • The athletes pose for a picture before they sign.

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  • Audrey Erickson, senior, signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at the University of St. Thomas.

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  • Tommy Gleason, senior, explains why he chose to play baseball at Luther College.

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  • Joe Klecker, senior, signs his letter of intent to run cross country at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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  • Ari Brace, senior, signs her letter of intent to dive at the University of North Dakota.

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  • Corbin Boyd, senior, explains why she is signing to play hockey at Minnesota State University Mankato.

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  • The 11 HHS athletes at national signing day.

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  • Samantha Seliger-Swenson, senior, smiling with her parents while signing her letter of intent to play Division 1 volleyball at the University of Minnesota.

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  • Tiara Starks, senior, poses with her mother after signing her letter of intent to play Division 1 basketball at Iowa State University

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  • Robbie Palkert, senior, poses with his parents after signing his letter of intent to play Division 1 baseball at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Ben Segelbaum, Head Sports Writer
Nov 12, 2014

Wed. Nov 12 marks the beginning of the fall signing period, where student-athletes from the class of 2015 can officially sign a National Letter of Intent.

This afternoon, 11 HHS athletes signed their letter of intent surrounded by the crowd of friends, family and coaches.

Between the 11 student-athletes, they had a cummaltiive GPA of 3.56 and a astounding 56 varsity letters.

Corbin Boyd, senior will take her hockey talents to the next level as she committed to Minnesota State Mankato.

“It feels so good that it’s finally official and it’s nice to see all of my dreams of going to a division 1 college come true.” said Boyd.

Robbie Palkert, senior will join a Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team that carries 3 College World Series appearances.

“I can’t believe it’s a reality, all the work you put in has finally paid off.” said Palkert.

Samantha Swenson last week was named Ms. Volleyball, the award given to the states best volleyball player. Today she committed to the school she knew she wanted to attend since sophomore year.

“I’m glad I chose the U and signing day was really exciting because i’ve been waiting for this day for a long time and it’s great to officially be a Gopher.” said Swenson


The rest of the signees are as follows:

Ari Brace – North Dakota – diving

TT Starks – Iowa State – basketball

Carissa Hilgers – UW-Stout – volleyball

Grace Bizal – Boston College – hockey

Joe Klecker – Colorado – running

Audrey Erickson – St. Thomas – volleyball

Tommy Gleason – Luther – baseball

Marlon Williams – SW Minnesota Marshall – baseball