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Seven Cougars Commit to College Lacrosse

Last month, a ceremony was held in the library at John F. Kennedy High School to celebrate the accomplishments of seven senior lacrosse players that have committed to playing lacrosse at the college level.

"This is my 22nd year at Kennedy, and when I first started, kids didn’t want to play college sports," Kennedy Coach Craig Papach said. "That attitude has definitely changed."

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The following students were honored for committing to colleges:
  • Daniel Hartman, Stevenson University
  • Troy Lampert, Ithaca College
  • Nick DiGangi, LIU Post
  • Chris Racalbuto, Adelphi University
  • Brandon Klein, Vassar College
  • Chris Jones, Jefferson College
  • Ralph Faiella, Adelphi University
Each of the honorees credited Kennedy for its help in shaping the men and athletes that they have become during the past four years.

“It’s been great," Hartman said. "I’ve been playing with all these kids since third grade, so we’ve all grown up together.”

Kennedy was awesome," Racalbuto added. "They taught us so much stuff that I use on the field. It’s not even stuff in lacrosse…it’s life lessons that changed me.”

These seven will have one more season to represent John F. Kennedy High School, and for Faiella, the goal is simple. 

“To go all the way," he said. "Let’s get to Hofstra and bring it home.”

Do you think the Cougars can go all the way this season? Tell us in the comments section below. 

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Lu Scala May 17, 2013 at 08:49 am
I never had any kids.. and am the last kid who went to to the Bellmore Merrick school system.....itsRead More been almost 40 years since I was a Mempham grad..and it is very disharting to hear that my many many high tax dollars..are not enought for these kids I have been sororting all these years!!! Who is getting all the money??? Its all bull.. aI live inbetween teachers.. how is it they can afford high end cars, housekeepers, landscapers, ect??????... the money is being spent in the WRONG WAYS TO THE TEACHERS, AND MOST OF ALL THE ADMISTRATION, THE SCHOOL BOARD ECT... I AM CALLING FOR A MASSIVE AUDIT AND GET0 per year.. they afe not worth any more then that.. THE MONEY BACK FROM ANYONE WHO WAS PAID MORE THEN $75,00....
patti May 16, 2013 at 08:28 pm
A bit of a surprise considering kids come home with a supply list a mile long (and average $40-$75).
Michael Ganci (Editor) May 14, 2013 at 01:34 pm
Can you edit above and add photo? Then I will post to top news! Thanks! MG