Proud parents and Freehold High School (FHS) staff gathered in the Five-Star Cafe Tuesday morning to honor student athletes who have received athletic scholarships. 

Last week, eight students signed letters of intent to play Divison I athletics, the most in any year from Freehold High School. 

“To have one or two students sign is a huge deal, but to have this number of students is a real testament to the athletic program at Freehold High School and also a testament to your commitment, your dedication and your drive,” said FRHSD Superintendent Charles Sampson.

In addition to school administrators speaking at the breakfast, each coach who had an athlete receive a scholarship spoke of their experience with the student athlete.

Below is the list of student athletes who were recognized at Tuesday’s breakfast.

• Chelsi Bender: Soccer - Mississippi State
• Delaney Boyer: Soccer - Caldwell College
• Sydney Duven: Field Hockey - Sacred Heart
• Ryan Kasten: Football - Colgate
• Gabrielle Romanowski: Softball – Rutgers
• Camerin Spahn: Basketball - NJIT
• Jason Lundy: Baseball - Fordham University
• David Yanez: Baseball - NJIT

In addition to the eight students from FHS, 12 athletes from Freehold Township High School were also recognized for receiving athletic scholarships.