On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Souderton seniors Thomas Butler, Justin Panner and Grace Manchester were recognized for committing to continue their golf careers at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please click on the following link: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/p593390808
Thomas Butler – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Golf)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Final list of colleges: Rose-Hulman, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Reasons for choosing Rose-Hulman: “I chose Rose-Hulman because of the unrivaled education I will receive.”
Favorite high school sports memory: “Finishing third in districts this past year.”
Coach Fred Cicacci says: “Thomas Butler is an excellent golfer. He’s a very goal-oriented individual, and he’s practiced, practiced, practiced. He’s had professional coaching along the way, but he spends a lot of time at Indian Valley on the practice facility. He wants to become a mechanical engineer, and he’s going to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Indiana, which is a very good school.”
About Thomas:
Favorite food: Cookies
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite music: Everything
Justin Panner – DeSales University (Golf)
Major: Sports Management
Final list of colleges: DeSales, Shenandoah University
Reasons for choosing DeSales: “I chose DeSales because it was the best fit for me academically and athletically.”
Favorite high school sports memory: “Rolling out for an eagle in my first match.”
Coach Fred Cicacci says: “Justin Panner was a starter for us for two years, and he did a very reliable job for us, especially in his senior year. He was looking at some of the Division 3 schools in Pennsylvania, and he is going to DeSales.”
About Justin:
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite music: Everything
Grace Manchester – Franklin & Marshall College (Golf)
Major: Mathematics
Final list of colleges: Franklin & Marshall, Villanova, St. Joseph’s
Reasons for choosing Franklin & Marshall: “I looked at Villanova and St. Joe’s, but Franklin & Marshall was the only school that allowed me to play golf.”
Coach Fred Cicacci says: “Grace Manchester was with us for a few years, and it was nice that she was one of the two females that stuck with it. She’s a very nice young lady and big school leader in all types of organizations. She’s going to Franklin & Marshall where she will play some women’s golf.”
About Grace:
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite music: Florida Georgia Line
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