To the next level: Eight more East student-athletes receive scholarships

east athletic1 — From left to right: Kayla Morrell, Sarah Crittenden, Duncan Rowley, Alex Podolski, Colin Owen and Henry Peabody. Gary Bulzan and Brad Labrie are not pictured, as they were competing in baseball districts.

Lapeer East athletic director Sharon Miller honored eight more student-athletes on Monday afternoon at the school’s final athletic celebration for the 2011-12 school year.

Kayla Morrell – Indiana Tech, tennis

Sarah Crittenden — Olivet College, swimming

Duncan Rowley — Jackson CC, soccer

Alex Podolsk — — Jackson CC, soccer

Colin Owen — Jackson CC, soccer

Henry Peabody — Hope College, tennis

Gary Bulzan — Davenport University, baseball

Brad Labrie — Michigan Tech, football

The celebration was attended by families and friends of the athletes and many staff members at East.

“All of our athletes who have signed have really involved parents who have raised phenomenal kids,”Miller said. “Not only do they get it done on the field, but also in the classroom.”

Congratulations to all these fine student-athletes!