Sign of the times

Senior athletes commit to colleges on signing day

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Caden Rainwater

The seven signees of the fall 2020 signing day stand together as Athletic Director Gerry Stanford gives words of motivation to the crowd. Ben Depriest, Trey Lavendar, Graci Henard, Mollie Johnson, Rian Cellers, Jackson Halter and Clayton Smith all committed to their colleges on Nov. 11.

Story by Olivia Huckabee, staff writer

“Both of my parents, but especially my dad. He has spent countless hours on the golf course with me. He has come home early and gotten up early, just to practice with me,” senior Graci Henard said. “He and my mom have given up their summers to drive me to my tournaments, and they’ve invested so much time and money. I am forever grateful for them.”