Walther Lutheran High School Senior signs with University of St. Francis

| May 5, 2013
Isimeme Edeko pictured with (from left to right) Walther Track Coach Rachelle Richmond, her Aunt Monica Edeko, her mother Angelique Connor-Edeko, and St. Francis Track Coach Steve Lawrence

Isimeme Edeko pictured with (from left to right) Walther Track Coach Rachelle Richmond, her Aunt Monica Edeko, her mother Angelique Connor-Edeko, and St. Francis Track Coach Steve Lawrence

Edeko Signs Letter of Intent to University of St. Francis

Isimeme Edeko is ready for the jump to college athletics

Walther Lutheran High School is proud to announce that Senior Isimeme Edeko has signed a letter of intent to the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. Edeko brings four years of varsity experience to Coach Steve Lawrence and the Fighting Saints Women’s Track Team. “What stood out to me about St. Francis was their team dynamic. The team is a family, just like my teams here at Walther Lutheran have been,” Edeko responded when asked about her choice of St. Francis. “The girls on the team want to win and do big things. This really resonated with me because I want to win and help this program grow,” she added.

Coach Lawrence was all smiles as Edeko completed the signing and had this to say, “We are excited to have Isi join our program. To add a person with her strong character and leadership to the University is a great accomplishment. With her success at the State level during her time at Walther Lutheran we have confidence that she will contribute right away as a freshman on the National level. She knows how to handle the big moments because she has been there before.”

Isimeme Edeko lives in Bellwood, and attended Walther Lutheran Academy, Forest Park before transitioning to high school at Walther. Thus far during Edeko’s four years at Walther she has been a part of consecutive Girls Track Runner-Up State Titles. Is a four year varsity basketball player, with a 4th place State finish in 2013. Additionally she is an active member of multiple extracurricular clubs.

About Walther Lutheran High School

Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park is a Christian college preparatory high school offering excellent academics and a wide variety of opportunities for students to develop their God-given talents in music, athletics, drama, academic competitions and creative outlets. Learn more at www.walther.com

About University of St. Francis

As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and char-ism, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.  Learn more at www.stfrancis.edu

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