HPHS seniors sign NCAA letters of intent for multiple sports

10 HPHS seniors were joined by more than 500 family members, friends and well wishers as they signed letters of intent to play college sports on National Signing Day Feb. 5, in the HPHS cafeteria.  The high school athletes signed to the following universities: Jordan Bethea, Trinity University, soccer Andrew Clyde, University of Richmond, football Dawson French, Trinity University, soccer Hunter Holman, Texas Tech University, tennis DK Manley, Southern Methodist University, soccer Rachel O'Neal, Missouri University of Science and Technology, soccer Natalie Rathjen, Princeton University, cross country/track Tony Richards, Southern Methodist University, football Sara Summers, Texas Tech University, soccer Abby Tisdale, Trinity University, soccer After the students signed their letters, their siblings, parents, grandparents and friends joined them on stage to take photographs and then enjoyed collegiate-themed baked good provided by the signers' parents. There were lots of hugs, smiles and heartfelt congratulations throughout the celebration.  "I'm so incredibly proud of these student athletes," HPISD Director of Athletics Johnny Ringo said. "As they sign their letters of intent to further their academic and athletic pursuits, it truly shows the hard work and determination these students and their families have put forth."