Lisa Kranec, a high school tennis star from Green Hope High School in Wake County, N.C., is facing disappointment as she is barred from participating in her school’s signing day ceremony. Despite being one of the top tennis recruits in the state and securing a full-ride scholarship to play Division 1 tennis for Elon University, Kranec will not be able to celebrate this achievement with her school and community.
The school informed Kranec that she would not be allowed to participate in the ceremony because she did not play tennis for Green Hope in her senior year. This decision has left Kranec and her family frustrated and questioning the school’s policy, which they believe promotes exclusion and division.
Despite their efforts to appeal the decision, the school and district have refused to reconsider. The Kranecs have expressed their concerns over the lack of transparency regarding the policy and the impact it has on students who may face similar situations in the future.
Community support for Kranec and other students facing exclusion from signing day has been strong, with many hoping for a change in the school’s policy to ensure that all student-athletes who commit to collegiate athletics are celebrated alongside their peers.
As the controversy continues, Kranec and her family remain hopeful that the school will reconsider its policy and provide a more inclusive environment for all student-athletes. Despite the setback, Kranec’s achievements on and off the tennis court continue to shine, and her determination to overcome this obstacle serves as an inspiration to others facing similar challenges.