November 10, 2023 Submitted by Notre Dame Academy
Twelve Notre Dame Academy seniors made their official collegiate athletic commitments among family, friends, classmates, and the school’s faculty and staff. The student-athletes were celebrated during a National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony held this morning at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, marking a significant milestone in their academic and athletic journeys. These exceptional young women have each demonstrated unwavering commitment, dedication, and talent in their respective sports.
The twelve student-athletes are as follows:
Siobhan Colin of Canton: Lacrosse, Middlebury College
Sydney Comeau of Pembroke: Soccer, College of the Holy Cross
Emelia DaPonte of Marshfield: Soccer, Salve Regina University
Lola Griffin of Dorchester: Soccer, Bryant University
Jane Hilsabeck of Hingham: Lacrosse, Clemson University
Jillian Johnson of Hingham: Golf, Merrimack College
Kara Leahy of Marshfield: Diving, Sacred Heart University
Shannon MacLeod of Cohasset: Softball, Boston College
Aubrey McMahon of Norwell: Lacrosse, Colgate University
Lauren Talbott of Braintree: Volleyball, Emmanuel College
Reagan Waldner of Hull: Field Hockey, Trinity College
Ciara Williams of Hingham: Lacrosse, Hood College
These students follow in the tradition of 78 alumnae who played sports at the collegiate level in the last 10 years. In addition, during their time at Notre Dame Academy, they have balanced the demands of athletics with co-curriculars, serving as Peer Mentors, Campus Ministry Coordinators, Club Leaders, 1804 Society Officers, and more.
President of Notre Dame Academy, Annemarie Lynch Kenneally ’80 P’13 ’15, expressed her admiration stating, “We are immensely proud of these talented student-athletes. These young women have worked hard for years to succeed at the high school level, and I look forward to watching them continue their playing careers at outstanding institutions of higher learning. At Notre Dame Academy, the leadership team, teachers, staff members, and coaches all work together to equip students with the skills and values necessary to thrive beyond the classroom, and the achievements of these twelve student-athletes are a testament to the support we offer that enables each girl to achieve her personal goals.”
Kristen McGill Kelly ’04, Director of Athletics at Notre Dame Academy, shared President Kenneally’s enthusiasm for these impressive young women saying, “They have consistently exhibited the qualities of true champions – teamwork, determination, and a relentless pursuit of success. I congratulate them for their accomplishments and thank them on their commitment and leadership – values that they have modeled for their fellow students during their years at Notre Dame Academy.”
The National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of the dedication and passion these student-athletes have displayed throughout their time at Notre Dame Academy. As they move forward to the collegiate level, the Notre Dame Academy community wishes them continued success, both academically and athletically.