Conestoga Boys Lacrosse Continue Support of Our Troops

There’s something special about seeing a Philly favorite treat – the Tastykake - in the middle of the desert…

The Conestoga boys varsity lacrosse players continued with their “Comforts from Home” packages, begun last Spring and coordinated by Senior Tate Kienzle. Through this program the players donate toiletries, snacks, stamps, and other items to send to our troops overseas. The packages are sent to former Conestoga students and T/E community members. Kienzle summed up the team's feelings by saying that “these shipments from our team make a difference to the service men and women, which make a difference in the world.”

This fall, packages were sent to our troops serving in Norway, Iraq and Japan. (http://papreplive.com/2017/05/02/conestoga-boys-lacrosse-team-supporting-deployed-u-s-troops/) The team feels privileged to have the opportunity to connect with our servicemen and women overseas. They plan to continue the program with additional care packages in the winter and spring.

Pictured above: Airman 1st Class Alyssa Rice, cousin of player Mikey Prestipino, receives her comforts from home package at Tokota Airbase in Japan

2/2 Easy Co. Weapons Assaultman Section in Norway, with 2013 Conestoga graduate Billy McLean (far left)

“Steel Dragons” stationed in Iraq. 2-82 Field Artillery Division based out of Fort Hood, TX

“Steel Dragons” PFC Matt Cress on left