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This week marks the beginning of the official NCAA Division 1 fall signing period and Lansing's standout Adele Ferris took full advantage of by accepting an offer to swim at St. Bonaventure University in a signing ceremony in the Lansing High School Gym.  With a gathering of school officials, students, teammates, friends and family in attendance, Lansing Athletic Director Adam Heck welcomed everyone to the "very special and momentous occasion".  
 
Heck expressed the pride that Lansing had in Ferris and told her how she should be proud of herself for all the hard work she had put into her career to get to this point.
 
Ferris signed her letter of intent with her parents, Melissa and Jamie Ferris, at her side. Prior to the official signing Ferris made the following statement:
 
"I would like to thank my parents for all of their guidance and knowledge throughout my entire life but especially in helping me find the right school.  I would also like to thank Coach Hicks Hughes and Coach Matheny for coaching me for the past four years and pushing me beyond what I thought I could do.  Also, my team for bringing me smiles and showing all the support in the world.  Every single practice and meet has led up to this day and I couldn't be happier with my decision to join the Bonas family.  I have been swimming since I was nine years old and I am grateful to have the opportunity to further my swimming career at St. Bonaventure University."
 
Ferris has been accepted into the Physical Therapy program at St. Bonaventure.  Also in attendance representing Lansing Schools were Superintendent Chris Pettograsso, High School Principal Colleen Ledley, and Business Administrator Mary June King.

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