Seven student-athletes sign letters of intent to pursue athletics at the collegiate level

This February, seven seniors were joined by their families, friends, coaches, and teammates to celebrate Signing Day. Lucas de Alarcon committed to Kenyon College to play soccer, Andrew Pavlisko will play soccer at Hanover College, Caroline Ramirez will join the swim team at Denison University, Isabel Ramirez will play lacrosse at Depauw University, Melissa Teke committed to Earlham College to play soccer, Elizabeth Zimmerman will join the soccer team at Washington and Lee University, and Megan Zimmerman committed to Washington and Lee University for both soccer and basketball.

“Signing Day holds a special place in our hearts, symbolizing the culmination of hard work and dedication of these athletes and their families,” says Dennis Coyle, director of athletics. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you and your families on this significant accomplishment. While the road ahead may present challenges, I have no doubt that each of you is well-prepared and ready to excel as college athletes."

Both Elizabeth and Megan Zimmerman will graduate from Country Day as three-sport athletes in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. Megan was also named the Miami Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Year in soccer and Elizabeth was named Division III Player of the Year and an All-American in soccer. The girls soccer team is also back-to-back state champions, beating Ottawa-Glandorf for the title both this year and last.

Additional stats about each player include:

Lucas de Alarcon
Soccer – All MVC, All City, All District, All State

Andrew Pavlisko
Soccer – All MVC, All City, All District

Caroline Ramirez
Swimming – All MVC, All City, 3-time OHSAA State Qualifier

Isabel Ramirez
Lacrosse – All MVC, All District

Melissa Teke
Soccer – All MVC

Elizabeth Zimmerman
Soccer – All MVC, All City, All District, All State (Division III Player of the Year), All American
Basketball – All MVC, All City, All District
Lacrosse – All MVC, All District

Megan Zimmerman
Soccer – All MVC (Player of the Year), All City, All District, All State
Basketball – All MVC, All City, All District
Lacrosse – All MVC

"I want to express my gratitude to each of you for choosing Cincinnati Country Day School, and for sharing this momentous day with our community,” continues Coyle. “Your dedication and passion for your respective sports have not only brought pride to yourselves but have also enriched the spirit of our school."

Photo (from left to right): top row: Isabel Ramirez (Indian Hill), Andrew Pavlisko (Maineville), Lucas de Alarcon (Indian Hill), Elizabeth Zimmerman (Indian Hill); bottom row: Melissa Teke (Batavia), Caroline Ramirez (Indian Hill), Megan Zimmerman (Indian Hill