DHS and MHS student athlete college signings
Anthony Fullard signed a letter of intent to wrestle for Allen University in Columbia. This season, Fullard was team captain, with a record of 28-6, and he won the region title at 182-lb weight class, advancing him to Lower State where he qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament. Fullard finishes his DHS career with more than 100 wins, All-Region honors, and the 2015 DHS Most Valuable Wrestler. He graduates with a 3.0 GPA.
Pictured here are (front row, left to right) Coach Robert “Hollywood” Hemingway, head wrestling coach at Allen University; Anthony Fullard; Judy Fullard, mother; (back row, left to right) Coach Eugene Jacobs, assistant wrestling coach at Allen University; Coach Dean Fullard, DHS wrestling coach & Anthony’s father; Coach Phil Jones, DHS athletic director.
Heidi McNeil signed on to run track with Spartanburg Methodist College. McNeil plans to attain multiple degrees and certifications with several careers in mind, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and sports medicine. Her athletic honors & achievements include:
• 9th at All-State in Cross-Country her junior year
• Track – 3rd in the state this year
• All Region in track all six years on the team
• 3 time Region Runner of the Year, Cross –Country
• Holds high school records in 800 m (2:22.09), 1600 m (5:30), 3200 m (12:48) and 5K (19.31)
Pictured here are (front row, left to right) grandmother Ida Skidmore, mother Crystal Depugh, sister Chasity Skidmore, brother Melquan Depugh; (back row, right to left) Darlington High School principal Dr. Greg Harrison, assistant track coach Daniel Dieudonne, track head coach Rich Wideman, assistant coach Anthony Heilbronn, assistant coach Christina Kivi, and DHS athletic director Phil Jones.
Karissa Lunn will continue her track career and studies at Coastal Carolina University. Lunn says she committed to Coastal because of their track and academics programs, and she plans to study physical therapy. Her academic and athletic achievements include:
• DHS Triple Crown Winner
• All A’s
• 100 m dash – 3rd place in state
• 4×100 – state champions
• 4×100 school record/state championship
Personal Performance Records:
• 100 m – 12.14
• Long jump – 15.9
• High jump – 4.10
Pictured here (front row, left to right) are father Marvin Lunn, Karissa Lunn, mother Renee Lunn, grandfather Sylvester Hudson; (back row, right to left) Darlington High School principal Dr. Greg Harrison, assistant track coach Daniel Dieudonne, track head coach Rich Wideman, assistant coach Anthony Heilbronn, assistant coach Christina Kivi, and DHS athletic director Phil Jones.
Brandon Boggs of Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology runs track for Darlington High School. He signed with Francis Marion University where he plans to major in astronomy and minor in biology. His career goals include working with animals and eventually joining NASA. His academic and athletic achievements include:
• Perfect attendance – all 12 years
• Beta Club
• Member of the National Honor Society
• All-state cross-country
• All-region cross-country twice
• All-region track
• Sophomore region championship
Personal Performance Records:
• 5K – 16:43
• 1600 –4:44.70
• 3200 – 10:47.50
Pictured here are (front row, left to right) mother Tammy Boggs, Brandon Boggs, father Gary Boggs; (back row, right to left) Mayo High School principal Arlene Wallace, assistant track coach Daniel Dieudonne, track head coach Rich Wideman, assistant coach Anthony Heilbronn, assistant coach Christina Kivi, DHS athletic director Phil Jones, and Darlington High School principal Dr. Greg Harrison.
Angel Gale committed to run track for Coker College. Gale says she chose Coker because when she visited the Hartsville school, she immediately felt at home. She hasn’t decided on an academic major, but feels confident Coker will provide great study and career options. Her academic and athletic achievements include:
• Perfect attendance
• A-B honor roll
• Triple Crown winner
• All-Region track 4 years in a row
• State placer in 400 as a junior (5th)
• 6th place in state in 200 as a senior
• 2 time state runner-up in 4×100
• 2015 state champions in 4×100
Personal Performance Records:
• 400 m dash school record (59.18)
• 4×100 school record
• 100 m dash 12.65
• 200 m dash 26.03
Pictured here (front row, left to right) are father Melvin Gale, Angel Gale, mother Lisa Gale; (back row, right to left) Darlington High School principal Dr. Greg Harrison, assistant track coach Daniel Dieudonne, track head coach Rich Wideman, assistant coach Anthony Heilbronn, assistant coach Christina Kivi, and DHS athletic director Phil Jones.
Gabrielle Gosnell signed on with Francis Marion University, where she will run track and build an academic base for a career in either marine biology or international marketing. Gosnell’s academic and athletic achievements include:
• DHS Triple Crown Winner
• AA-B honor roll
• All-region in cross country as a junior and as a senior
Personal Performance Records:
• 3.1 mile – 21:43
• 1600 – 6:29
• 3200 – 13.55
Pictured here are (front row, left to right) father Rick Gosnell, Gabrielle Gosnell; (back row, right to left) Darlington High School principal Dr. Greg Harrison, assistant track coach Daniel Dieudonne, track head coach Rich Wideman, assistant coach Anthony Heilbronn, assistant coach Christina Kivi, and DHS athletic director Phil Jones.
