2014 Senior Celebration

Here is a recap from our senior night celebration that was held on Thursday, February 6th.  This group of nine seniors will finish their wrestling careers at Southern soon and will move on to make their mark in the world in a number of different ways.  They have been a great inspiration to their younger teammates and are outstanding team leaders.  We wish these young men the very best in the future.

Austin Shaffer is the son of Kim and Joe Shaffer of Oakland.  Austin has been a 4 year starter on the wrestling team and was also a member of the cross-country team.  So far this season, Austin has earned 34 wins and has scored 17 pins.  In his four years at Southern, he has won 147 matches, qualified for the state tournament all three years, placed 3^rd as a junior, won numerous high school tournaments and was the 2012 Maryland State Champion.  Austin has signed on to wrestle at West Virginia University next fall and plans to study Parks, Recreation and Wildlife Services at WVU.

Seth Kisner is the son of Roger and Christy Kisner of Oakland.  This is Seth’s 2^nd year on the wrestling team.  So far this season, Seth has earned 29 wins with 18 pins.  Seth is also a member of the football team.  After graduation, Seth plan to attend Frostburg State University to study criminal justice and plans to play football for the Bobcats.

Tanner Massey is the son of Wes and Yolanda Massey of Oakland.  This is Tanner’s 4^th year as a member of the wrestling team and has been a varsity starter all 4 years.  Last season, Tanner qualified for the state tournament and so far this season, he has won 28 matches and has scored 21 pins.  Tanner was also and member of the cross-country team.  On June 16^th, shortly after graduation, Tanner will begin serving our country as he enters the Marine Corp.

Brian Rinker is the son of Jessica and Joe Dewitt of Oakland and Brad and Amanda Rinker also of Oakland.  This is Brian’s third year as a varsity starter on the wrestling team.  So far this season, he has earned 27 wins with 18 coming by pin.  After graduation, Brian also plans on serving our country by entering the Marine Corp.

Justyce Fulmer is the son of Kelli and Mike Fulmer of Deer Park.  Justyce has been a member of the wrestling team for 4 years and has been a varsity starter for 2 years.  So far this season, he has earned 26 wins with 11 coming by pin.  After graduating, Justyce plans to attend Allegany College and study Nursing.

Will Foulke is the son of Nicole and Jason Paulinski of Oakland.  This is Will’s 4^th year as a member of the wrestling team and has been a varsity starter for 3 years.  Will has won 22 matches so far this season and has earned 12 pins.  Will is also a member of the Cross Country, Track, Soccer and Tennis teams.  After graduation, Will plans to attend UMBC and study Journalism.

Keith Chapman is the son of Brenda White and Keith Chapman of Oakland.  This is Keith’s second year as a member of the wrestling team and has been a varsity starter both years.  Currently he has 22 wins this season and has scored 13 pins.  Keith is also a member of the football and baseball teams.  After graduation, Keith plans on going to college to study Machining and to play baseball.

Ty Artice is the son of Gina and Terry Artice of Oakland.  This is Ty’s first year as a member of the wrestling team.  Ty also was a member of the cross-county team that placed 2^nd at the state meet this past fall.  After graduation, Ty plans to attend Garrett College then transfer to the University of Columbia to study Business Administration.

Brad Clary is the son of Jason and Shannon Clary of Oakland.  This is Brad’s third year as a member of the wrestling team.  After graduating high school this spring, Brad plans to go to college and study Machining.