CAMDEN, NY - On Tuesday, June 3rd, nine members of the Camden High School Class of 2025 put pen to paper on their decision to compete in collegiate athletics during the District’s spring signing day ceremony.
In front of a gymnasium brimming with proud family members, friends, coaches, and other well-wishers, student-athletes celebrated their achievements while also marking the start of their future competitive endeavors. The participants signed with a total of eight different institutions, and committed to compete in eight different sports across the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NJCAA levels.
To compete beyond high school is a privilege that is earned, and one that each athlete will need to continually earn as they move forward. Athletic Director Josh Mazzaferro feels that it’s important to cherish this milestone as this group charts its course for what's next.
“This moment is the result of countless hours of practice, the sacrifices they’ve made, and the challenges they’ve overcome,” he said. “These athletes have represented Camden with pride, passion, and sportsmanship, and their achievements are a reflection of their character, work ethic, and commitment to excellence. We know they will continue to make us proud at the collegiate level."
Congratulations to the following student-athletes!
Isaac Lynch
Attending: Southern Connecticut State University (NCAA-II)
Sport: Football
Major: Business
Would like to thank: Coach Bates, Damion Blake, and Zach Jones
Elijah Jackson
Attending: SUNY Morrisville (NCAA-III)
Sport: Track and Field/Cross Country
Major: Aquaculture and Aquatic Science
Would like to thank: Coach Donaleski, his parents, and his brother.
Alyssa Vera
Attending: Mohawk Valley Community College (NJCAA)
Sport: Softball
Major: Biology
Would like to thank: Her mom and her grandma. They always made sure she got practice to practice and were very supportive. With her schedule packed with extracurricular activities it was not always easy to get her to everything, but they always found a way. She is very grateful for them. 
Lainie Liberatore
Attending: Nazareth University (NCAA-III)
Sport: Golf
Major: Legal Studies
Would like to thank: Her mom, Coach Calicchia, and Coach Fiorini.
Todd Willson
Attending: Nazareth University (NCAA-III)
Sport: Golf
Major: Accounting and Finance
Would like to thank: Mom, Dad, and Coach.
Kolton Kelley
Attending: SUNY Brockport (NCAA-III)
Sport: Wrestling
Major: Physical Education
Would like to thank: Mom, Dad, and Coaches
Haley Henderson
Attending: Elmira College (NCAA-III)
Sport: Field Hockey
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Would like to thank: She would like to thank her parents for helping her get to this point in life, she couldn't have done it without them. She would also like to thank her grandma and her siblings for always being there for her without hesitation and always helping her in life to get to this point. It means a lot. The last person she would like to thank is Coach McPheron for guiding her not just in field hockey but always giving life advice when she needs it.
Julia Holmes
Attending: SUNY Potsdam (NCAA-III)
Sport: Volleyball
Major: Exercise Science
Would like to thank: Karen Houser for always being there for her, pushing her to be her best every day, always teaching her, giving her advice, supporting her and never giving up on her. She would like to thank her parents for paying hundreds of dollars for club teams, driving her everywhere, helping and supporting her, giving her valuable advice, and pushing her to be the best she can be and always supporting her no matter what. Finally she would like to thank her brother Derek Holmes for always supporting her and helping her through everything and reminding her to never give up.
Brodie Buckingham
Attending: North Country Community College (NJCAA)
Sport: Soccer
Major: Environmental studies
Would like to thank: Coach Smith for never giving up on the team, his parents for always pushing him to be his best, and Coach Wayne Cowan from NCCC for giving him the opportunity.