“It’s a bittersweet feeling—I think bittersweet describes it pretty well,” said a reflective Ryan Wambo thinking about his time at Evanston Township High School.  “I’m not really sad to...

Katherine Granchalek started playing lacrosse at age four, influenced by her older brother. A four-year starter on ETHS' varsity lacrosse team, she has led the team to multiple sectional wins. Granchalek...

High school baseball has not always been easy for Cole Vander Velde. It's a competitive, grueling sport, and he had to put the work in to make an impact. “I had to prove myself in high school and...

From the moment Varela was introduced to soccer through an AYSO league, it was clear she had a special love for the sport. She later joined FC United, a travel team, where she developed skills that earned...

The next chapter of defensive linemen Caleb Gutierrez’s academic and football career will be written at St. Norbert's College. “I’m most looking forward to that new life of college, and everything...

Owen Vander Velde didn't always see himself playing baseball in college. The grind of being a student-athlete in college is a challenge, and Vander Velde wasn't always sure it was something he wanted. “I...

For varsity rower Natalie Hammond, it's never been about the stats or individual glory that comes with the sport of rowing, but knowing that she and her teammates put out their best performance possible. “We’ve...

ETHS Cornerback and wide receiver Dallas Amos has decided to pursue the sport at the division one level, choosing to attend Illinois State University. While Amos grew up playing football as his stepdad...

For lacrosse player Tommy Allocco, the road to committing to Ithaca wasn’t so smooth. “The recruiting process was not easy,” explained Allocco. “To be honest, I didn’t really like a lot of...

Izzie Switanek, a standout rower, has officially decided to continue her athletic career at Bates College next fall. During her time here at ETHS, both in club and school teams, Switanek had always considered...