Athletes Commit to College Teams With Pride

“This a great day,” Massapequa High School physical education and athletics Chairperson Brian Rath said to 23 athletes and their parents to open the Nov. 13 signing ceremony. It was the first of two celebrations – a second will be held in the spring – to recognize Chiefs athletes who will continue on at the collegiate level.

The seniors will be playing a variety of sports for colleges and universities both locally and around the country. Martin Voigt, interim director of physical education, health, athletics and recreation, reminded the athletes to go forward with pride and class. Principal Barbara Lowell said this moment is a culmination of their dedication to sports, academics and the school community.

The district congratulates college-bound athletes from several varsity teams:

Baseball: Christian George, Salve Regina University; Thomas Harding, St. John’s University; Jason Romance, College of Staten Island; Jackson Tucholski, SUNY Maritime; and Vincenzo Della Porta, University of Bridgeport.

Softball: Samantha Portz, Amherst College; Naomi Tesoriere, Wesleyan University; and Madison Tucholski, Roger Williams University.

Boys lacrosse: Joseph Diesso, Adelphi University; Michael Jannotte, Stevens Institute of Technology; and Matthew Pettis, University at Albany.

Girls lacrosse: Reilly Cereghino, Sacred Heart University; Olivia DeTommaso, Mount St. Mary’s University; Kiersten Farrell, Merrimack College; Paige Garguilo and Micaela Gillis, Jacksonville University; Isabella Grosso, Loyola University Maryland; Cassidy Morrow, Siena College; Jamie Petrullo, Pace University; and Molly Solnick, Mercy University.

Girls soccer: Mackenzie Ferrara, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Dominica Rasi, West Chester University.

Girls volleyball: Shea Ringel, Union College.