EHT High School’s Cajuste
Signs with D-1 Monmouth

Two sport star to receive full track scholarship

By: Steve Bell
Sports Writer

Egg Harbor Township – Stevenson Cajuste, a senior football and track star for the Egg Harbor Township Silver Eagles, has signed a national letter of intent with Division One Monmouth University.  He will attend the West Long Branch school and run track for Coach Joe Campegni in the fall. 

Cajuste said that the decision to attend Monmouth was an easy one, indicating that the choice was clear to him after he visited the school.

“It was a very good environment,” said Cajuste, “They really made me feel like it was home.”

Egg Harbor Township Head Track and Field Coach George Wilkinson commented on Cajuste and the impact he has had on the track program and the school.

“Stevenson is a very gifted athlete who excels in both football and track,” said Wilkinson, who is in his 31st year at EHT as a coach, “He is also a young man with strong character and leadership ability.”

“He is a fine example of the scholar/athlete;” continued Wilkinson, “His profound effect on our track program will be felt for years to come.”

As an indoor and outdoor hurdler and multiple sports participant, Cajuste garnered four varsity letters in track while at Egg Harbor Township.  He also starred on the football team as a receiver and kick returner.  His track and field awards include: First Team Cape Atlantic League as a freshman member of the 4 X 400 relay team, First Team All South Jersey Group IV in hurdles by the Courier Post, Third Team All State in the long jump and 2007 Atlantic County Long Jump champion.  He currently holds numerous school records in the triple jump and the 4 X 55 high hurdles.  At the 2007 Outdoor Group IV Sectional Meet, Cajuste medaled in four separate events while leading the Silver Eagles in overall scoring.

At the letter signing, held in the high school’s television studio on Thursday March 13th, Cajuste was flanked by Wilkinson, Athletic Director Brett Charleston, Assistant Tracks Coaches Jacklyn Roesch and Erika Hires, and Principal Darren Hickman.

Cajuste laughed with his coaches and the others present, as he placed his name on the document setting on the table before him.  Afterward, he was able to breath a sigh of relief as the pressure seemed to lift from his shoulders.

“It feels good to get this over with,” said a smiling Cajuste, “It’s a big relief, now I can just relax and enjoy just running in high school for the rest of this year. It feels really good.”