Mike Feryo, Kutztown
Name: Michael Feryo
High School: Schuylkill Haven Area High School
College Attending: Kutztown University
Sport athlete will be playing in college: Football
Parents' names: Michael and Tracey Feryo
Hometown: Schuylkill Haven
Athletic Honors: Feryo excelled at tight end and defensive end for the Hurricanes, helping them win the 2012 Eastern Conference Class A title and the 2013 District 11 Class A crown. As a junior, Feryo was a first-team selection at tight end to the Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association South all-star team. As a senior, Feryo was named to Association Press Sports Writers Class A All-State team at tight end, the Eastern PA Football Class A first-team offense, the Pennsylvania Football News Class A All-State second team at defensive end, the WNEP Super 16 Dream Team, the Republican-Herald All-Area first team at tight end, the SCFCA Dream Team at tight end, and the SCFCA South first team at tight end and second team at defensive end. He was also a top 10 finalist for the Pennsylvania Football News' Mr. PA Football award. Feryo is also a member of the baseball team.
Academic Honors: Feryo is an honor roll student and the school's football scholar-athlete.
Planned major of study: Criminal justice
Jake Gillespie, Shippensburg
Name: Jacob Gillespie
High School: Blue Mountain High School
College Attending: Shippensburg University
Sport athlete will be playing in college: Men's soccer
Parents' names: Jim and Lisa Gillespie
Hometown: Pottsville
Athletic honors: Gillespie was the starting goalkeeper for the Blue Mountain boys' soccer team the past 2½ seasons, helping the Eagles win two Schuylkill League Division I titles, win the 2011 Schuylkill League championship and reach the league finals in 2013. Gillespie was The Republican-Herald All-Area Boys' Soccer Co-Player of the Year in 2013, a first-team Schuylkill League Soccer Coaches Division I all-star and was named to the All-State team. He was an honorable mention All-Area selection as a junior.
Academic honors: Gillespie is the treasurer of the National Honor Society, president of the Improv Club and co-editor of the school newspaper. He is a member of the History Honor Society, English Honor Society, Phi Sigma and Drama Club, participated in Bowl for Kids Sake the past two years and assisted with the Orwigsburg Public Library fundraiser in 2013.
Planned major of study: Communications
Skyler Panchari, Kutztown
Name: Skyler Panchari
High School: Blue Mountain High School
College Attending: Kutztown University
Sport athlete will be playing in college: Football
Parents' names: Robert and Pamela Panchari
Hometown: Cressona
Athletic Honors: Panchari was a two-sport standout for Blue Mountain, excelling in football and basketball. In football, Panchari was a two-year starter for the Eagles on the offensive and defensive line, and was named the 2013 Blue Mountain Max Preps Player of the Year. He was a first-team selection to The Republican-Herald All-Area Team and the Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association South squad at offensive line, and was a second-team Berks Football League Section II all-star at both offensive line and defensive line. In basketball, Panchari was the starting center for the Eagles, helping them earn the Schuylkill League Division I wild card the past two seasons.
Academic Honors: Panchari is a member of the Varsity Club, International Club and All Things Business.
Planned major of study: Accounting
Becky Evans, Mansfield
Name: Becky Evans
High School: Pine Grove Area High School
College Attending: Mansfield University
Sport athlete will be playing in college: Women's basketball
Parents' names: Bill and Lori Evans
Hometown: Pine Grove
Athletic Honors: Evans was a four-year starter for the Cardinals, putting together a career that established her as one of the program's all-time greats. The Republican-Herald All-Area Co-Rookie of the Year as a freshman in 2011, Evans was a first-team All-Area pick in 2012 and 2013. During her tenure, Evans guided the Cardinals to District 11 Class AA titles in 2011 and 2012, the Schuylkill League championship, a District 11 Class AA runner-up finish and a berth in the PIAA Class AA state playoffs in 2013 and was a first-team Associated Press Sports Writers Class AA All-State selection in 2013. Evans finished as Pine Grove's seventh all-time leading scorer with 1,520 points after scoring 32 in Tuesday's semifinal loss to Salisbury.
Academic Honors: Evans is a high honor roll student at Pine Grove, is a member of the Varsity Club and SADD and is a junior high girls' basketball assistant.
Planned major of study: Early childhood and special education
Abby Warner, Edinboro
Name: Abigail Warner
High School: North Schuylkill High School
College Attending: Edinboro University
Sport athlete will be playing in college: Cross country/track
Parents' names: Clyde and Susan Warner
Hometown: Ringtown
Athletic Honors: Warner was a four-year letterwinner in both cross country and track and field for the Spartans. In cross country, Warner was a two-time Schuylkill League Division I all-star, a District 11 medalist in 2012 and a two-time state qualifier. In track and field, Warner was a District 11 medalist in 2012 in the 3,200-meter run and was named to the 2012 Track and Field Honor Roll in that event. Warner is also a member of the swim team.
Academic Honors: Warner is a member of the National Honor Society, several subject honor societies, yearbook, newspaper, TAT, SADD and Spanish Club.
Planned major of study: Biology