Jim Thorpe’s Valdez heading to Lock Haven

Jim Thorpe’s Christopher Valdez signs to continue his academic and athletic career at Lock Haven University. With Valdez, who plans to compete in track and cross country, are front from left, Daisy Valdez, Wilson Colon, Luis Valdez; back row, JT Athletic Director Dustin McAndrew, Principal Thomas Lesisko, cross country coach Drew Benyo, and track coach Frank Miller. Valdez plans to major in marine biology. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS