On the evening of Wednesday Nov. 13, several seniors made the transition from high school athlete to college athlete. Papers were signed and commitments were made; a new chapter is about to begin in the lives of these athletes.

There were 10 total commitments among the Lake Central seniors.

• Alec Olund, Purdue University, baseball.
• Gelen Robinson, Purdue University, football.
• Holly Spears, Indiana University Bloomington, swimming.
• Tracilyn Muszalski, Ball State University, swimming.
• Elizabeth Seymour, George Mason University, softball.
• Lilianna DelToro, Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis, softball.
• Tyler Wideman, Butler University, basketball.
• Rolanda Currington, Saint Joseph’s College, basketball.
• Kiana Jongsma, Valparaiso University, golf.
• Lyana Burrink, Indiana State University, soccer.

After the arduous process of visiting colleges and meeting coaches, the journey of college athletics has finally begun.

“I’m relieved and excited for a new beginning. I visited multiple colleges and was looking for a city atmosphere. When i visited IUPUI I just knew,” DelToro said.

Many young athletes dream of one day participating in college sports and finally getting the chance is a huge accomplishment.

“It’s crazy knowing I’m going to be competing in Big 10 and NCAA. I always thought I wanted to go to Purdue, but my official visit to IU Bloomington hooked me. I got along with the coach and the team really well. They’re great,” Spears said.