Glen Cove Puts the Spotlight on College-Bound Student-Athletes

The Glen Cove High School athletic department hosted a College Bound Recognition Day on April 14 for graduating seniors who have decided to take their academic and athletic careers to the next level.

The event was attended by students and their families, coaches, guidance counselors, Glen Cove High School administrators, Superintendent of Schools Maria Rianna and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Dr. Michael Israel.

“As a former Division I student athlete, nothing could be more exciting than celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of the students before you today,” Athletic Director Denise Kiernan said. “Playing at the collegiate level requires a tremendous amount of desire, determination and focus to be successful. Best wishes and good luck to all of you. Make Glen Cove proud!”

Congratulations to the following students:

• Grace Blinkoff— Oberlin College, Division 3 Cross Country
• Jonathan Capobianco— LIU Post, Division 2 Baseball
• Dante Castillo— Virginia Wesleyan, Division 3 Lacrosse
• Gaetano Famiglietti— New Haven, Division 2 Football
• Geoffery Field— Montclair State, Division 3 Lacrosse
• Christian Gueverra— Utica College, Division 3 Football
• Michael Hatala— Susquehanna, Division 3 Lacrosse
• Tim Hogan— Undecided (Utica/Endicott), Division 3 Football
• Brandon Leon— Molloy College, Division 2 Lacrosse
• Sean Morrisey— King’s College, Division 3 Lacrosse
• Sara Tenke— Western Connecticut, Division 3 Softball
• Howard Woods— Norwich Univ., Division 3 Football

Also recognized was Glen Cove senior and gymnast Lindsay Dwyer, who signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Illinois, a Division I Big 10 school in the fall of 2015.

Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District: Pictured are Glen Cove High School seniors who have committed to playing collegiate sports.