Nine Mound Westonka High School seniors have committed to pursuing academics and athletics at the next level next year. They made their decisions official by signing National Letters of Intent on April 20.

The following White Hawks student-athletes participated in MWHS Signing Day: 

• Kellen Baklund - DeSales University (Lacrosse)
• Joe Zachow - Augsburg University (Football)
• Lance Nemecek - St. Olaf College (Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field)
• Cooper Kantola - Juniors at North Iowa in Mason City (Hockey)
• Ryan Butler - Minnesota State University Moorhead (Football)
• Jake Gaylord - Bowdoin College (Football)
• Jason Spaeth - Augsburg University (Basketball)
• Megan Wanner - Rockhurst University (Soccer)
• Ali Soule - St. Olaf College (Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field)

“Congrats to these student leaders for their commitment to MWHS and their teams and peers,” said Westonka Activities Director Jeff Peterson. “Good luck as you transition from a high school athletic program to the collegiate level. We will miss you and appreciate you! Go White Hawks!”