VIDEO: BHS Star Track Athlete Alexandra Hernandez Signs Letter of Intent with Marist College

Report and Photography by Paula Antolini

View VIDEO here: http://vimeo.com/93647162

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, a quiet celebration took place in Bethel High School as Alexandra Hernandez signed the Letter of Intent with Marist College, which is located in Poughkeepsie, NY, along the beautiful Hudson River.

She was surrounded by her family beaming with pride, Alex Hernandez (Dad), Toni Hernandez (Mom), Jacob Hernandez (Brother), Coach Yvonne Grimes, and Athletic Director Frank Tatto. Right after Alexandra signed the paper she turned around to look at her mother and gave her a huge smile.

Hernandez holds quite a record at BHS.  She has participated in Soccer for 4 years and was the Captain last Fall. She played Basketball for 3 years, and participated in Indoor Track as a Senior, 1 year, and Outdoor Track for 4 years.

Hernandez is the Current School Record Holder in Outdoor Track 4x100 relay, 4 x 400 relay, and Indoor Track, 4 x 200 relay.

This talented athlete is also a high achiever: Member of the National Honor Society, SWC Champion, Outdoor Track in 2013, 300 Hurdles; All SWC First Team, Outdoor Track in 2013; and CT Junior Olympic Champion 2013, 400 Hurdles.

Hernandez plans on majoring in Political Science and will participate in Track.

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For more information about the Track and Field at Marist:
http://www.goredfoxes.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=27700&SPID=95206&SPSID=638692

About the Marist College Athletics Program:

"The Marist College Athletics Program serves to support the ideals of Marist College by its commitment to excellence in education and to the pursuit of higher human values through the self-knowledge and personal development that come from participation in athletics activity. The Athletics Program is dedicated to the development of the whole person and the integration of ethical values consistent with the Mission Statement of Marist College.

The Athletics Program strives to offer Marist students the opportunity to participate in athletics activity at their level of ability and interest - intercollegiate, club, intramural, or recreational. The Athletics Program aims to complement academic and social experiences with the development of organizational skills, leadership qualities, and an appreciation for sportsmanship and team effort through athletics opportunities and community service.
The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety." ---https://www.marist.edu/

About Marist College:

"Marist College, recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Time, and "The Princeton Review," and by "Barron's Best Buys in College Education," is noted for its leadership in the use of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. Founded in 1929, Marist's 210-acre campus overlooks the Hudson River in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital.

What started as a school for the training of future Marist Brothers has developed into one of the leading colleges of the arts and sciences in the nation. Marist is ecumenical in character and reflects the ideals of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat: commitment to excellence in education, a pursuit of higher human values, and dedication to the principle of service.
Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century." ---https://www.marist.edu/