Family, friends and coaches gathered in the Mathews High School library last Wednesday afternoon as MHS senior Nathan Shaw signed a congratulatory letter committing to play football at Ferrum College in the fall. Pictured here with his parents James and Casey Shaw, Nathan has played varsity football for four years, serving on the offensive and defensive lines. At Ferrum, he plans to pursue a degree in Human Health Performance with a minor in coaching. At last week’s National Signing Day event, groups of well-wishers took turns posing with the soon-to-be Ferrum Panther....