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St. Margaret's Student-Athletes Commit to Top Universities During Winter Signing Period
Six student-athletes from the Class of 2025 will continue their academic and athletic careers at various prestigious colleges and universities.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is proud to announce that six student-athletes from the Class of 2025 have committed to play intercollegiate athletics next year during the winter National Signing Period.
"It was a pleasure to host our six student-athletes who signed their college commitments today," said St. Margaret's Director of Athletics Dan O'Shea. "Joined by their families, our student body, and the professional community of St. Margaret's it was a memorable event for these hard-working athletes. Their relentless pursuit of athletic achievement and academic rigor has set them apart, allowing them to achieve an invitation to continue playing at the collegiate level. We are incredibly proud of these Tartans as they prepare for their futures in college."
Aidan McMahon, Belmont Abbey College
Aidan McMahon, an integral member of the Tartans' 2024 CIF-SS Championship boys volleyball squad, has committed to continuing his academic and volleyball career at NCAA Division-II Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C.
Aidan was the Tartans' starting setter in 2024 and was named All-CIF, 4th team All-Orange County and 1st Team All-Orange Coast for his phenomenal efforts. Aidan was also a key member of St. Margaret's boys volleyball 2022 CIF-SS Championship team and 2023 CIF-SS Runner-Up team.
In addition to his success on the volleyball court, Aidan is very active in community service and volunteer work. Aidan has participated as a counselor with Special Camp and as a volunteer at Camp Joy, which provides support to military families at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Aidan intends to major in business management at Belmont Abbey.
Luke Newman, The University of Chicago
Luke Newman, a four-year letterman in football at St. Margaret's, has committed to continuing his academic career and playing football at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago in Chicago.
Luke was a team captain and two-time All-League honoree in football for the Tartans. Luke also represented St. Margaret's in the 65th Orange County All-Star Football Classic on Feb. 1.
Luke has also dedicated his talents to the lacrosse program at St. Margaret's and helped the team to its first CIF-SS Championship in 2024.
Luke intends to major in Business Economics at Chicago.
Kate Purpura, Bucknell University
Kate Purpura has decided to study and continue her tennis career at NCAA Division-I Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.
Kate, a two-time team captain for St. Margaret's, is a three-time league doubles champion, three-time CIF individual qualifier and has notched over 100 career wins. Kate has also been recognized by The Orange County Athletic Director's Association as an Athlete of Character award recipient.
Off the court, Kate serves as a peer counselor at St. Margaret's as well as an admissions ambassador and three-year manager for the Tartan football team. Kate has also attended California Girls State as a delegate of the American Legion Auxilary.
Kate will major in English at Bucknell.
Will Viola, The University of Chicago
Will Viola has committed to continuing his academic and football career at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago.
Will, a 2024 football team captain, has been a four-year member of the Tartan football program. Will garnered All-League honors in 2023 and 2024 while leading the Tartans in touchdowns the past two seasons. At St. Margaret's, Will has also competed in lacrosse and track & field.
Will has attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and has worked with a multitude of volunteer organizations, including Serra's Pantry and Family Assistance Ministries.
Will plans on majoring in economics in Chicago.
Scarlett Welsome, Hofstra University
Scarlett Welsome, a three-year varsity starter in lacrosse, has committed to continue her academic and athletic careers at NCAA Division-I Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.
Scarlett led the Tartan girls lacrosse program in assists in 2024 and was named First Team All-CIF and Second Team All-Orange County the same year. Scarlett also competed with St. Margaret's cross country program, bringing home a CIF-SS Championship and third place at CIF State in the fall of 2024.
At the club level, Scarlett was an American Select two-time attendee, a USA Lacrosse Girls National Tournament team member and MadDog All-Academic awardee.
Scarlett has volunteered with San Juan Elementary School, supporting teachers and students, and with the NEGU Foundation, supporting children with cancer diagnoses.
Scarlett intends on majoring in business at Hofstra.
Maverick Young, The University of Chicago
Maverick Young, a four-year starter in the Tartan football program, has committed to studying and playing football at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago.
Maverick served as a team captain in football for the Tartans and was an All-League awardee as a wide receiver in 2023. Maverick helped lead the Tartans to the 2021 CIF-SS Final and 2022 Quarterfinals.
Maverick has devoted his free time to coaching and mentoring youth athletes in the Matt Leinart Flag Football organization. Maverick has also started the Friendly Nests Initiative, mentoring teens seeking direction and motivation.
Maverick plans on majoring in economics with a specialization in business economics and data science at Chicago.
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"It was a pleasure to host our six student-athletes who signed their college commitments today," said St. Margaret's Director of Athletics Dan O'Shea. "Joined by their families, our student body, and the professional community of St. Margaret's it was a memorable event for these hard-working athletes. Their relentless pursuit of athletic achievement and academic rigor has set them apart, allowing them to achieve an invitation to continue playing at the collegiate level. We are incredibly proud of these Tartans as they prepare for their futures in college."
Aidan McMahon, Belmont Abbey College
Aidan McMahon, an integral member of the Tartans' 2024 CIF-SS Championship boys volleyball squad, has committed to continuing his academic and volleyball career at NCAA Division-II Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, N.C.
Aidan was the Tartans' starting setter in 2024 and was named All-CIF, 4th team All-Orange County and 1st Team All-Orange Coast for his phenomenal efforts. Aidan was also a key member of St. Margaret's boys volleyball 2022 CIF-SS Championship team and 2023 CIF-SS Runner-Up team.
In addition to his success on the volleyball court, Aidan is very active in community service and volunteer work. Aidan has participated as a counselor with Special Camp and as a volunteer at Camp Joy, which provides support to military families at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Aidan intends to major in business management at Belmont Abbey.
Luke Newman, The University of Chicago
Luke Newman, a four-year letterman in football at St. Margaret's, has committed to continuing his academic career and playing football at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago in Chicago.
Luke was a team captain and two-time All-League honoree in football for the Tartans. Luke also represented St. Margaret's in the 65th Orange County All-Star Football Classic on Feb. 1.
Luke has also dedicated his talents to the lacrosse program at St. Margaret's and helped the team to its first CIF-SS Championship in 2024.
Luke intends to major in Business Economics at Chicago.
Kate Purpura, Bucknell University
Kate Purpura has decided to study and continue her tennis career at NCAA Division-I Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.
Kate, a two-time team captain for St. Margaret's, is a three-time league doubles champion, three-time CIF individual qualifier and has notched over 100 career wins. Kate has also been recognized by The Orange County Athletic Director's Association as an Athlete of Character award recipient.
Off the court, Kate serves as a peer counselor at St. Margaret's as well as an admissions ambassador and three-year manager for the Tartan football team. Kate has also attended California Girls State as a delegate of the American Legion Auxilary.
Kate will major in English at Bucknell.
Will Viola, The University of Chicago
Will Viola has committed to continuing his academic and football career at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago.
Will, a 2024 football team captain, has been a four-year member of the Tartan football program. Will garnered All-League honors in 2023 and 2024 while leading the Tartans in touchdowns the past two seasons. At St. Margaret's, Will has also competed in lacrosse and track & field.
Will has attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and has worked with a multitude of volunteer organizations, including Serra's Pantry and Family Assistance Ministries.
Will plans on majoring in economics in Chicago.
Scarlett Welsome, Hofstra University
Scarlett Welsome, a three-year varsity starter in lacrosse, has committed to continue her academic and athletic careers at NCAA Division-I Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.
Scarlett led the Tartan girls lacrosse program in assists in 2024 and was named First Team All-CIF and Second Team All-Orange County the same year. Scarlett also competed with St. Margaret's cross country program, bringing home a CIF-SS Championship and third place at CIF State in the fall of 2024.
At the club level, Scarlett was an American Select two-time attendee, a USA Lacrosse Girls National Tournament team member and MadDog All-Academic awardee.
Scarlett has volunteered with San Juan Elementary School, supporting teachers and students, and with the NEGU Foundation, supporting children with cancer diagnoses.
Scarlett intends on majoring in business at Hofstra.
Maverick Young, The University of Chicago
Maverick Young, a four-year starter in the Tartan football program, has committed to studying and playing football at NCAA Division-III The University of Chicago.
Maverick served as a team captain in football for the Tartans and was an All-League awardee as a wide receiver in 2023. Maverick helped lead the Tartans to the 2021 CIF-SS Final and 2022 Quarterfinals.
Maverick has devoted his free time to coaching and mentoring youth athletes in the Matt Leinart Flag Football organization. Maverick has also started the Friendly Nests Initiative, mentoring teens seeking direction and motivation.
Maverick plans on majoring in economics with a specialization in business economics and data science at Chicago.
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