Seniors Announce Plans For 2011-12

Tuesday, February 2 to August 1, 2011 National Signing Day ~ National Letter Of Intent

Please check back as new athletes will be added when their signing is announced

| Bradley Technical | Brown Deer | Brookfield Central 1 2 | Brookfield East | Clinton | Colfax |
| Edgewood | Hamilton | Homestead | Hudson| Independence-Gilmanton | Lakeside Lutheran |
| Martin Luther | Notre Dame | Osceola | Sun Prairie | Verona | Waunakee |

This feature is an ongoing project. Coaches and parents are encouraged to send information to Wisconsin Track Online so that we can share the news about an athletes plans for their future college experience.

According to the NCAA Eligibility Center which oversees the operations of the National Letter of Intent program the National Letter of Intent has many advantages to both prospective student-athletes and participating educational institutions:
  • Once a National Letter of Intent is signed, prospective student-athletes are no longer subject to further recruiting contacts and calls.
  • Student-athletes are assured of an athletics scholarship for one full academic year.
  • By emphasizing a commitment to an educational institution, not particular coaches or teams, the program focuses on a prospective student-athlete's educational objectives.

Most colleges that offer NCAA Division I and II athletic scholarships use the NLI. Ivy League institutions and the service academies (Army, Navy, etc.) participate in Division I athletics but offer no athletic scholarships. No Division III schools, NAIA schools, junior colleges or preparatory schools are members of the NLI Program. However, many NAIA institutions and junior colleges do use a Letter of Intent, implemented either by the national association, their individual conferences, or even individual schools. When athletes announce that they will attend a Division III or NAIA school for athletics Wisconsin Track Online would also like to include that information in the Seniors Announce Plans feature. Send information.


Bria Halama - Independence-Gilmanton Indees


Independence-Gilmanton senior Bria Halama has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Minnesota. Halama is pictured above being congratulated by Independence-Gilmanton's head girls track coach Scott McConnell.

Signing photos by Todd Kornack
Bria Halama's comments in regards to her decision to attend the University of Minnesota and participate in track and field:

"I chose to attend the University of Minnesota because I like the school, the track program and the atmosphere. I fell in love with the campus and felt at home right away. It’s a very big school, in the middle of a big city, but when I’m there I don’t feel that way, I feel very at home.

Also, this summer I attended a week long track camp and I really enjoyed the coaching staff and the program overall. I was very comfortable and I really could see myself running as a Golden Gopher. Also,the girls on the team and everyone affliliated with the track team has been so helpful and friendly to me. I am so excited to attend the University of Minnesota in the fall and run track with the very best!."

2008 Halama At State Meet
  • TJ State Champion [35' 11.75]
  • 200m 6th place
  • 400m 3rd place

2009 Halama At State Meet

  • TJ State Champion [36' 06]
  • 200m 3rd place
  • 400m 3rd place
  • 4x4 relay 4th place

2010 Halama At State Meet

  • TJ State Champion [37' 02]
  • 200m 3rd place
  • 400m State Champion [56.56]
  • 4x4 Relay Team 4th place


Brooke Richardson - Verona Wildcats


Verona High School senior Brooke Richardson has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Wisconsin. Brooke is pictured above with Verona Girls Head Coach Mark Happel on March 30, 2011.

Signing photograph by Patti Richardson

Richardson placed 2nd in the D1 high jump at the 2010 WIAA State Meet [left].

She is pictured above at the 2010 Parker Viking Girls Invite in Janesville .