Seated L to R: Nikki Berkley (Devin’s mother), Devin, and Jonathan Berkley (Devin’s father); Standing: Coach Jason Hawkins

Recently in the presence of family, friends, and coaches, Charlestown senior Devin Berkley signed his celebratory letter of intent to attend school and play football at Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall.

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. It is the largest private college in Indiana, based on enrollment, and is one of the largest employers in Grant County. Nearly 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the University’s 350 acre campus in Marion where more than 80 undergraduate degrees and an expanding list of graduate degree programs are offered.

Indiana Wesleyan is home to intercollegiate programs in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, cheer, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s bowling and volleyball.

When asked about his choice to play at IWU with the Wildcats, Berkley-who will major in criminal justice-replied, “I chose IWU because of the Godly and family environment. It embodies a lot of the values that I feel represent me. IWU is a place that felt like home on the first visit.”

Charlestown football head coach Jason Hawkins shared his sentiments on Berkley’s commitment and said, “Devin is a great kid that has worked extremely hard for this to happen. He will continue to grow as a player and person and be someone we can all be proud of. ”

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Devin and wishes him a healthy and prosperous future as a IWU Wildcat.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network.