Nov 18

The Hill Academy Celebrates the Class of 2024 on National Signing Day

Caledon, ON — November 18, 2023 — The Hill Academy, an independent school for dedicated student-athletes, proudly celebrated National Signing Day on November 13 with seven students committing to NCAA schools as part of the Class of 2024.

National Signing Day, which began on November 13 for all NCAA sports excluding football and basketball, marks a pivotal moment for over 48,000 student-athletes globally who sign their National Letters of Intent (NLI). This binding agreement between student-athletes and their chosen colleges signifies both their commitment to attend for the upcoming academic year and the colleges’ commitment to provide athletic financial aid.

"Today is one of those memorable stops on a long journey, like a special point on a family road trip," said Brodie Merrill, Athletic Director at The Hill Academy. "It's a time to pause, celebrate, and reflect on how far you've come. But remember, this isn't the destination—it's just a pit stop on your journey. You've done a lot of hard work, to now sign up for more hard work. We are immensely proud of your progress."

For Hill Academy student-athletes, National Signing Day represents the culmination of years of dedication, growth, and preparation. This day highlights their academic, athletic, and character development and their readiness to take on new challenges at the collegiate level.

Guided by The Hill Academy’s expert coaching and NCAA-focused counseling team, these student-athletes made their post-secondary decisions with careful thought and consideration. To celebrate this achievement, students gathered with family and friends at a special Signing Day event held on The Hill Academy’s Caledon campus on November 13.

Since its founding, The Hill Academy has supported over 175 student-athletes in securing NCAA scholarships. This commitment to excellence has produced 47 All-Americans and over 100 NCAA team captains. Additionally, more than 80% of Hill Academy graduates consistently earn the Ontario Ministry of Education's 'Ontario Scholar' designation for maintaining averages of 80% or higher in their top six Grade 12 courses.

The Hill Academy – National Signing Day Class of 2024 Commitments:

Caswell Friedman – Los Angeles, CA – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Baden Garwood – Rockingham, VA – University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA
Davis Michaluk – Calgary, AB – Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Laine Nissen – Owen Sound, ON – Canisius University, Buffalo, NY
Vincent Onofrio – Orangeville, ON – University at Albany, Albany, NY
Sydney Sookdeo – Waterdown, ON – Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
Dominic Veloso – Coral Gables, FL – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

As these student-athletes prepare for the next chapter in their journey, The Hill Academy's coaches, faculty, staff, and the broader community extend heartfelt congratulations to each signee and their families. The Hill Academy looks forward to celebrating future signees as the NLI signing period remains open through August 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.

For more information or to book a tour of The Hill Academy, please contact admissions@thehillacademy.com.

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About The Hill Academy

The Hill Academy was founded in 2006 in order to provide optimal academic and athletic programming for dedicated student-athletes. Located in Caledon, ON, just 45 minutes north of Toronto, The Hill campus sits on 134 acres of beautifully forested land. The campus offers students bright classrooms, daily outdoor education, a state-of-the-art athletic training experience, Hill Performance gym facilities, running and hiking trails, new turf field, exclusive off-site rink access, and an expansive boarding complex.

Graduates from The Hill have been placed in some of the most prestigious academic and athletic institutions in the world. The Hill Academy is an institution for students who are committed to striving academically, and who would like an opportunity to take an in-depth exploration into their respective sport.

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