Five St. Margaret’s athletes make commitments to continue careers in college

St. Margaret’s High School athletes who made commitments Wednesday were (from left) Brandon Miller, Bailey Clark, Keyon Namdar, Derek Smith and Kaitlyn Tam. (Photo courtesy St. Margaret’s athletics).

Five St. Margaret’s High School athletes who made their commitments to continue their athletic careers in college were honored on campus Wednesday.

The athletes were:

Bailey Clark, Union College, lacrosse

Brandon Miller, Queens University of Charlotte, lacrosse

Keyon Namdar, Pomona College, soccer

Derek Smith, San Diego State University, football

Kaitlin Tam, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, basketball

“Hosting this event in conjunction with our arts department is a wonderful display of the mutual respect and admiration for both disciplines. The arts department has been a tremendous partner in building well-rounded student-athletes, and I enjoy watching the support they provide each other as they collectively chase their dreams,” said St. Margaret’s Executive Director of Community Health and Athletics Patrick Bendzick.

“Nineteen student-athletes will move on to compete at the collegiate level this year, once again defying the statistical odds. We are proud of what they have accomplished and appreciate the legacy they are leaving for others to enjoy.”

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