Sheehan Students Named SCC Scholar Athletes of the Month

Sheehan’s Eileen Hinman and Michael Moscato were among the 16 student-athletes from eight high schools to be named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for September.

Now in its ninth year, The SportsCenter of Connecticut/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month program will honor outstanding young men and women each month during the 2014-15 academic year.

“Many thanks to the Sports Center of Connecticut for its support of the SCC and the Scholar Athlete of the Month program,” SCC Commissioner Al Carbone said. “This conference has been proud of its success for the last 20-plus years, and to be able to recognize outstanding young men and women who demonstrate the desire and ability to succeed solidifies what the SCC is all about.”

Each SCC member school gets two honorees per season (fall, winter and spring). The Conference will announce the fall recipients in September, October and November.

Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter-winner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves.

Sports Center of CT/SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month recipients and receive a certificate, commemorative T-shirt and a SportsCenter of Connecticut activity pass.

Hinman, a two-sport (field hockey and outdoor track) captain for the Titans, is a standout in the classroom, ranking eighth in her class with a 3.9 grade-point average. Active in the school community, she serves as Spanish Club treasurer and serves as a Peer Advocate. She is also a member of the Italian Club.

“Eileen strives for excellence in all aspects of life,” Sheehan field hockey coach Avian Palermo said. “She is a superior individual and encourages everyone to work to their highest potential.”

Moscato, the captain of the Titans’ football squad, ranks 14th in his class with a 3.9 grade-point average. A CAPT Scholar, he is a member of the Spanish and Ski clubs.

Moscato is also a member of the Titans’ baseball squad.

“Mike exemplifies the true meaning of a student-athlete through his work ethic and performance both on and off the field,” Sheehan football coach John Ferrazzi said. “His preparation to excel sets a precedent for his teammates.”

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