The administration has officially reversed its policy regarding signing day ceremonies for academy athletes. This change ensures that all students who have achieved collegiate placement will receive the recognition they deserve among their peers. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment for our student athletes.
December 1, 2015
Final supporters
Park Hill South will not allow athletes who have committed to continue on their athletic career at a University sign in front of the student body, their families and coaching staff, unless they played their sport for the high school. A prime example is Ryan Kellogg. Ryan plays soccer for Sporting Kansas City Academy, has put hundred of thousands of hours into the program, and was recognized as the Academy's 2015 Player of the Year. As an academy player, he cannot play any high school sports due to a contract that has been signed with the team. Ryan has not played a sport for Park Hill South but that does not change the fact that he has bettered himself as a student athlete in the school environment. He is currently enrolled in his third weights class and has taken higher level classes, AP included, both playing a part in his achievement of playing soccer at a University. His athletics were not the only thing that got him into West Virginia, but his academics as well, and that achievement took place at Park Hill South.
Ryan not only has the Sporting Academy to thank, but also Park Hill South and I think recognizing that at the assembly is a great way to do so.
This situation also applies to Dakota Karns, Chase Bromstedt, and any other student athlete who takes their passion outside of the Park Hill South athletic program.
Previous Academy players have signed in front of their student body at a public high school. Several college athletes who have graduated from South have already signed below.
Please sign this petition, these student athletes, could not be the student athletes they are today without PHS, so let's recognize them here, at PHS.
I respect the athletic director, and our schools administrative team 100% and appreciate them hearing out their students.
Donna Shahbazi : PHS Senior
Updates
November 12, 2015
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest demonstrates that our community values the academic and personal achievements of all students regardless of their team affiliation.
Reached 250 supporters
November 12, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
The number of signatures continues to rise as we approach the significant milestone of two hundred and fifty supporters. Please consider distributing this petition link to others who value the recognition of our student athletes. Maintaining this momentum is necessary to ensure the school administration understands the importance of our request.
November 10, 2015
The number of signatures is nearing one hundred. Please continue to circulate this petition so that the school administration recognizes the importance of this change before the next assembly.
33 Comments
It's important to recognize achievements of student athletes, to celebrate the commitment, dedication and hard work it takes to secure a scholarship. These young people balance academics with athletics and other extracurricular commitments and should be held in high esteem to motivate us all. The school should be proud of these accomplishments and celebrate these leaders of the future.
Lacrosse is another sport slighted at PHS. While other school in the KC metro allow these athletes to be recognized, our does not. If a college or university recognizes their talent our school shoukd should also.
All 3 boys are close to our family and it's sad to see a top notch school such as PHS, brush these accomplishments under the rug. Congratulations Ryan.
PHS should be honored that they have such a fine young man and student athlete as Ryan Kellogg. To not allow him the opportunity to be involved in the NLI ceremony is an embarrassment to the school and it's administration.
They sacrificed more time than athletes that played at south. They represent south by going to a big D1 school. They need to sign in front of the student body.
As a Park Hill South Alum and high school athlete this is disgusting. Shame on South for not being inclusive of all college signings and students.
Doesn't matter where you play or what you decide to do with your life shouldn't matter to the school district..they should just be happy that kids these days are actually finishing out school and chasing their dreams. They should support them no matter what. And if it means playing for a better team then so be it..there will always be bigger and better things out there for people and school districts should support that not judge on what students want to achieve with their lives.
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The administration has officially reversed its policy regarding signing day ceremonies for academy athletes. This change ensures that all students who have achieved collegiate placement will receive the recognition they deserve among their peers. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment for our student athletes.
December 1, 2015
Final supporters
Park Hill South will not allow athletes who have committed to continue on their athletic career at a University sign in front of the student body, their families and coaching staff, unless they played their sport for the high school. A prime example is Ryan Kellogg. Ryan plays soccer for Sporting Kansas City Academy, has put hundred of thousands of hours into the program, and was recognized as the Academy's 2015 Player of the Year. As an academy player, he cannot play any high school sports due to a contract that has been signed with the team. Ryan has not played a sport for Park Hill South but that does not change the fact that he has bettered himself as a student athlete in the school environment. He is currently enrolled in his third weights class and has taken higher level classes, AP included, both playing a part in his achievement of playing soccer at a University. His athletics were not the only thing that got him into West Virginia, but his academics as well, and that achievement took place at Park Hill South.
Ryan not only has the Sporting Academy to thank, but also Park Hill South and I think recognizing that at the assembly is a great way to do so.
This situation also applies to Dakota Karns, Chase Bromstedt, and any other student athlete who takes their passion outside of the Park Hill South athletic program.
Previous Academy players have signed in front of their student body at a public high school. Several college athletes who have graduated from South have already signed below.
Please sign this petition, these student athletes, could not be the student athletes they are today without PHS, so let's recognize them here, at PHS.
I respect the athletic director, and our schools administrative team 100% and appreciate them hearing out their students.
Donna Shahbazi : PHS Senior
Updates
November 12, 2015
The petition has now reached one hundred signatures. This level of interest demonstrates that our community values the academic and personal achievements of all students regardless of their team affiliation.
Reached 250 supporters
November 12, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
The number of signatures continues to rise as we approach the significant milestone of two hundred and fifty supporters. Please consider distributing this petition link to others who value the recognition of our student athletes. Maintaining this momentum is necessary to ensure the school administration understands the importance of our request.
November 10, 2015
The number of signatures is nearing one hundred. Please continue to circulate this petition so that the school administration recognizes the importance of this change before the next assembly.
33 Comments
As an alumni, former college athlete, and current high school coach, I say let them sign! STUDENT always comes before athlete. PHS is lucky to have these great students. Congrats boys!
It's important to recognize achievements of student athletes, to celebrate the commitment, dedication and hard work it takes to secure a scholarship. These young people balance academics with athletics and other extracurricular commitments and should be held in high esteem to motivate us all. The school should be proud of these accomplishments and celebrate these leaders of the future.
Lacrosse is another sport slighted at PHS. While other school in the KC metro allow these athletes to be recognized, our does not. If a college or university recognizes their talent our school shoukd should also.
All 3 boys are close to our family and it's sad to see a top notch school such as PHS, brush these accomplishments under the rug. Congratulations Ryan.
PHS should be honored that they have such a fine young man and student athlete as Ryan Kellogg. To not allow him the opportunity to be involved in the NLI ceremony is an embarrassment to the school and it's administration.
They sacrificed more time than athletes that played at south. They represent south by going to a big D1 school. They need to sign in front of the student body.
As a Park Hill South Alum and high school athlete this is disgusting. Shame on South for not being inclusive of all college signings and students.
Doesn't matter where you play or what you decide to do with your life shouldn't matter to the school district..they should just be happy that kids these days are actually finishing out school and chasing their dreams. They should support them no matter what. And if it means playing for a better team then so be it..there will always be bigger and better things out there for people and school districts should support that not judge on what students want to achieve with their lives.
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As an alumni, former college athlete, and current high school coach, I say let them sign! STUDENT always comes before athlete. PHS is lucky to have these great students. Congrats boys!