Congratulations to Sam Marella ’25 and Izzy Parsky ’25 who participated in a special collegiate sport signing ceremony on November 14, held in the Paul Family Athletic Center (PFAC) at Viewpoint.

Sam Marella will be playing soccer at University of Miami, and Izzy Parsky has committed to the admission process at Dartmouth College to play baseball. Surrounded by their families, friends, coaches, teachers, and counselors, Sam and Izzy were honored to be recognized for their peak performance, and to officially ink their commitments to their respective schools. 

Viewpoint’s Head of School kicked off the ceremony with a warm welcome:

“There are so many life lessons in sport,” said Mark McKee, Head of School. “Aspiring to be a college athlete requires immense dedication and hard work. This event is the culmination of all that effort and sacrifice, resulting in these remarkable achievements. And even as they are STILL working towards their high school diplomas, these athletes we celebrate today have likely amassed a doctorate worth of life lessons in their journeys to this day.”

Rhody Davis, Director of College Counseling, and Athletic Director Josh Frechette spoke of the persistence required to become an elite athlete, and praised both student-athletes and their families for their dedication to making their dreams become a reality.  

Before their signing moment, Head Soccer Coach Zaira Fonseca, and Head Baseball Coach Rick Weber reflected on their athletic journeys, and praised their hard work and commitment along the way.  Sam and Izzy both had an opportunity to express their gratitude and thank their families, coaches, counselors, Upper School leaders, and Mr. McKee.

We could not be more proud of both of them and wish them every success on the soccer and baseball fields.