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April 28 2026 Day Signing

Seniors, Dane Johnson, Immanuel Weaver, and Daniel Seeley, Commit to Their Colleges

Evan Woodard, staff writer

May 1, 2026

Head Basketball Coach, Fonzo Martinez, talks about how great it’s been to have Daniel.

On Tuesday, April 28, seniors Dane Johnson, Immanuel Weaver, and Daniel Seeley signed letters of commitment to their chosen colleges. Johnson has committed to McPherson College, where he will play baseball. Weaver committed to the Maine Maritime Academy, where he will be playing basketball alongside Drew Hamilton, an MCA alumnus. Also, Seeley has committed to North Central College near Chicago and will play basketball there. When asked about how the signing went, Weaver said, “The signing was good. I had a lot of support, and all of my coaches showed up, so that was great.” The seniors are so excited about their college journey ahead and hopeful about the future.

Senior, Dane Johnson, is excited for the future!

Photo by: Cana Heckadon
Senior, Immanuel Weaver, is excited for the future!

Photo by: Cana Heckadon
Senior, Daniel Seeley, is excited for the future!

Photo by: Cana Heckadon

About the Contributors

Evan Woodard, staff writer

Evan Woodard has been at MCA for 3 years and is currently a junior. This is his first year taking newspaper, and he is excited to write about all of the interesting and different things that MCA has to offer. Evan plays basketball. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and family. His favorite memory is making the state final four tournament in basketball as a sophomore. Evan is excited to support MCA by contributing to The Mane Edition as the staff writer. His favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint.”

Jude Bleecker, photographer

Jude Bleecker is a junior and has been at MCA for 4 years. He is looking forward to this year’s basketball season and is excited to play and win. He is involved in choir and photography at his school. This is his third year in newspaper, and he is ready to get started! He loves spending time with my family and friends and loves watching sports. Bleecker loves to travel and be with family. His favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Tristyn Vineyard, photographer

Tristyn Vineyard has attended MCA for two years and is currently in her Junior year. This is her first year in newspaper, and she is excited to make new friends and become a better photographer. Tristyn’s primary sport is volleyball; however, she enjoys time with family and friends. Her favorite memory is going to Orlando, Florida, for a varsity volleyball tournament. Tristyn is looking forward to strengthening the photography team for The Mane Edition. Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 10:13 “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Cana Heckadon, photographer

Cana Heckadon has attended MCA since sixth grade and is currently in her sophomore year. This is her second year in newspaper, and she is excited to develop a new skill and make new friends. Cana’s primary sport is basketball; however, she also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her favorite memory is of her trip to San Pedro, Belize, where she met many new people. Cana is looking forward to enhancing photography for The Mane Edition. With the LORD on her side, she lives by her favorite Bible verse, Luke 6:38 ” Give, and it will be given to you.”