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April 21, 2015                                                                      Walnut, CA 91789

 

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Kelli Gile, Office of Community Resources

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DIAMOND BAR, CA—Four Diamond Bar High standout-athletes will be taking their skills to compete at the collegiate level after signing scholarships on April 17.

William Yang will play golf at California State University Dominguez Hills. Yang first picked up the clubs when he was eight-years-old. By the time he was in sixth grade he was playing competitively in tournaments.

Yang played golf all four years at DBHS, along with travel teams.

“I’m pretty excited today,” the 18-year-old said during the signing ceremony with family and school officials.

Quarterback Tyler Peterson will play football at Dixie State University in Utah.

“It’s a proud day. I’ve been looking forward to this since sixth grade!” the 18-year-old said.

Jordan Rosas will play rugby at Notre Dame College in Ohio.

The 17-year-old plays for a club team.

He will be joining his older brother, Justin, who received the same Notre Dame scholarship two years ago.

“He’ll show me the ropes. It’s going to be great!” Rosas said.

Senior Jessica Pierce will play volleyball at Beloit College in Wisconsin.

“It’s an exciting day!” varsity side hitter said.

Four Diamond Bar High athletes signed college letters of intent on April 17. Shown: William Yang –golf, CSU Dominguez Hills; Tyler Peterson – football, Dixie State University; Jordan Rosas – rugby, Notre Dame College; and Jessica Pierce – volleyball, Beloit College. 

DBHS senior quarterback Tyler Peterson signed with Dixie State University. 

Shown with family, coaches, and school officials. 

DBHS senior Jordan Rosas has committed to play rugby at Notre Dame College in Ohio.  

DBHS senior Jordan Rosas, family members, grade level coordinator Sonja Burns, athletic director Kevin Ferguson, and Assistant Principal John Terry as scholarship signing ceremony. 

DBHS senior Kevin Yang committed to play golf during a signing ceremony on April 17. Shown with family, grade level counselor Sonja Burns, coaches Tony McCabe and Ty Watkins, Athletic Director Kevin Ferguson, and Assistant Principal John Terry. 

DBHS senior Jessica Pierce signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball at Beloit College. 

DBHS senior Jessica Pierce during April 17 signing ceremony with family and school officials.