Below are press releases of the Class of 2010 students who have committed to continue their respective sport at the collegiate level.
11-19-09
Four Providence Catholic Student-Athletes sign National Letters of Intent
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School is pleased to announce that seniors Chloe Oprzedek, Hannah Gardner, John Ciolkosz and Denny Falls signed National Letters of Intent to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level. “Congratulations to these fine students who were recognized for their athletic abilities and academic standing. We wish them the best,” offered Sebestyen.
Chloe Oprzedek, daughter of Ed and Thea Oprzedek of Lockport, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Arkansas where she will continue her softball career and plans to major in Kinesiology. Oprzedek is a graduate of St. Jude School in New Lenox and a member of their parish. She has been a starter for the Celtic softball team her entire high school career. During her 2009 season, shortstop Oprzedek had an impressive .405 batting average, the highest on the team. She also led her team with the most doubles (13), triples (4) and was the first player to be named Varsity Captain as a junior. Furthermore, she has been named All-Area 3rd team ‘08, All-Area 1st team ’09, All-Conference ’09 and New Lenox Patriot’s “Player of the Week”.
Hannah Gardner, daughter of Tim and Lori Gardner of Frankfort, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Olivet Nazarene University where she will continue her softball career and plans to major in Education. Gardner is a graduate of Hickory Creek Middle School. She has played for the varsity Celtic softball team her entire high school career. As second baseman and shortstop, Gardner was named Team MVP in 2009, when she also had a 22 game hitting streak and a .375 batting average. She has been named All-Area 2nd team ’08, All-Conference SS ’08, All-Area 1st team ’09 and All-Conference 2B ’09.
John Ciolkosz, son of Phil and Patricia Ciolkosz of Homer Glen, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend St. Joseph’s College in Indiana where he will continue his baseball career and plans to major in Mathematics. Ciolkosz is a graduate of Homer Junior High and a parishioner at St. Bernard’s. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and has played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. In 2009, he pitched 4 and 2 on the mound, which was the 2nd best record for the team.
Denny Falls, son of Dennis and Teri Falls of Orland Park, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Stanford University where he will continue his volleyball career. Falls is a graduate of Century Junior High and a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and has played for the Celtic volleyball team his entire high school career and junior high. As middle-blocker, Falls was named Varsity Captain (2 years), All-State 3rd team ’09, All-Conference and Team MVP.
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