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2023 Bethlehem Football Gridiron Club President - Will Foro Vice President - Joan Walters Treasurer - Gina Norfleet Secretary - Kelly Bailey Thank you to the following members for their contribution!

EXTRA POINT Owen Pierce Brian Dunican Jr Blake Family Walter’s Family Matt Barron Jake Harwood Gilmore Lomnes Family Willi Family Scott Hutton Myles Hammond Jack Heffern Cormac Sheehan Adrien Tuman Dailey Family Micah Jones Bichteman Family Abdo Family Aiezza Family Jason Black Family Flayter Family Sam & Quincy Bonville Johnston Family Jackson Devejian Brennan St. James Timmy Bailey Simon Annastas

FIELD GOAL Tyler Fabian Ketzer-Cohen Family Matt Donovan Norfleet Family Mack Family Kenneth & Ronda Koonz The Bradt Family Jay Felio

SAFETY Ryan Family Chase Family Rich and Pat Adams Rich Adams A fan of Bethlehem’s awesome players, coaches and community

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2023 Bethlehem Football Gridiron Club President - Will Foro Vice President - Joan Walters Treasurer - Gina Norfleet Secretary - Kelly Bailey Thank you to the following members for their contribution!

SUPPORTERS Logan Haefeli Joe Scandurra Danny Favicchio Henry Lehmann Kindlon Family Calvin Kogut Benjamin Seder Bosworth Family Tommy Whalen Terra Scandurra Joe and Theresa Scandurra

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#0 george abdo

# #2 evan ortiz

#3 michael waldenmaier

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#4 DWAYNE JACKSON

#7 OWEN PIERCE

#8 TYLER FABIAN

#9 CJ FRANCHINI

#14 JOSH DERRICK

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#16 DOMINIC NORFLEET

#17 JACKSON WILLI

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#23 JASON BLACK

#44 JACK ROSANO

#50 ANDREW TROWEL

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#52 QUINCY BONVILLE

#56 rj DANZA

#75 GAVIN SCOTT

#74 ERIK BOWERS

#77 JACKSON ADAMS

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#78 ERIC VAN VRANKEN

#85 SEAN RYAN

#87 ANTHONY GIBBS

#88 EFRAIN VALDEZ

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2023 Varsity Underclassmen

Jay felio

MARKIEM BRACE

LIAM BLACK

BOB FRICK

DREW KILLIAN

KEVIN WALTERS

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PATRICK DAILEY

ANDREW JOHNSTON

MATT BARRON

2023 Varsity Underclassmen

ANDREW BRADT

JACOB BLOOM

TIM BAILEY

PAUL LURIE

KEVIN MCNABB

LOGAN SEMEIKS

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PETER SPERANZA

CHRIS GRAHAM

XAVIER FORO

2023 Varsity coaches

Defensive assistant - bill gray, offensive coordinator - david sodergren, Head coach - john carlino, defensive coordinator- rick leach, offensive coordinator - Dave ScheiD, line coach- jay danz NOT PICTURED: DEFENSIVE ASST - JIM SMITH, SR

varsity schedule

HOME AWAY

September 1 - broadalbin-perth September 8 - guilderland September 14 - queensbury September 22 - averill park September 29 - amsterdam October 6 - troy October 13 - columbia October 20 - lasalle institute

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Team manager - john simonds

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2023 junior varsity Roster

2023 Junior Varsity Eagles

Noah herne

nick giacone

Connor yohe

eamon mcclain

Matt donovan

mark bonneau

calvin kogut

mason bishop

adrian tuman

brady kind

luke johnson

jack brennan

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Ben seder

chris shumway

declan caulfield

jack cunningham

2023 Junior Varsity Eagles

Spencer farmer white

tyler patounas

azadar meghani

james dailey

Jacob dunican

nick frost

sam bonville

cameron oakley

Hunter erno

nick norfleet

mason dell

nick speranza

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Ananda krishna bodduluri cormac sheehan

tyler fleming

liam smith

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2023 Junior Varsity Eagles

Adrien cineus

mason raylinsky

jackson devejian

austin brinkman

MATT FREY

JOSEPH REILLY

ANDREW TOOMEY

DAVID DAVENPORT

MAX REAGAN

JAMES FLAYTER

ELI RICE

ALEC LIBUTTI

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SIMON ANNASTAS

JACOB SOKA

BRENNAN ST. JAMES

JACK HEFFERN

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2023 Junior Varsity Eagles Not pictured Cash Kawczak Ibrahim Umar

TIM BLAKE

Coaches

Assistant coach, bobby smith head coach, greg balcavage assistant coach, colin ellsworth Not pictured: Assistant Coach brian rhatigan

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2023 JV Schedule

HOME AWAY

September 7 - guilderland September 14 - queensbury September 23 - averill park September 30 - amsterdam October 7- troy October 14 - columbia October 21 - lasalle institute

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The Gridiron Club thanks RV Danza for his support!

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2023 Modified Rosters

Modified 8

Modified 7

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2023 Modified 8 Eagles

Lucas aiezza

samuel rosano

aidan childs

ethan jones

brandon thela

myles bichteman

owen patterson

Daniel leach

logan poirier

eamon o’hare

rishi mack

Henry lehmann

tyler carr

micah jones

nicholas robbins

Scott hutton

2023 Modified 8 Eagles

Christopher felio

cooper chase

conner thorpe

duncan McCaughin

Zachary stevens

george brennan

jake harwood

tyler ostrander

Kevin ramundo

mason frazer

caden boomhower

ravon parker

Lucian koonz

luca gough

bennett lomnes

riley whelan

2023 modified 8 Schedule

HOME AWAY

September 11 - ballston spa (scr) September 14 - shaker (scr) September 23 - niskayuna September 28 - shenendehowa October 5 - colonie October 12 - saratoga October 19 - burnt hills-ballston lake October 28 - guilderland

Coaches

asst coach/8 - tony chase, Head coach/8- mike waldenmaier head coach/7 - patrick gilday asst coach/7- tom kearney

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2023 Modified 7 Eagles

Marley brundage

vin foro

charlie lanza

ike ketzer

Lucas kohler

jordan kohler

daniel favicchio

thomas whalen

Josh davenport

alex willey

max cubello

cartner bernacki

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Ian kaulfuss

levi giles

mattingly sherman

drew fabian

2023 Modified 7 Eagles

Petey vottis

noah patounas

jack adams

jackson clifford keyser

Benjamin blake

david bosworth

mason jarrett

connor haverstock

Myles hammond

dylan mizener

logan haefeli

mack mitchell

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Gavin whelan

michael ryan

joseph allardice

jacob krasher

2023 Modified 7 Eagles

Benjamin jacobs

cole kindlon

modified 7 Schedule September 11 - ballston spa (scr) September 14 - shaker (scr) September 23 - niskayuna September 28 - shenendehowa October 5 - colonie October 12 - saratoga October 19 - burnt hills - ballston lake October 28 - guilderland HOME AWAY

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2023 Modified eagles

GO EAGLES!!

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2022 Award Winners

#71 Zach Foro-most outstanding Player - tony danckert award

Tony Danckert, a native of Clarksville, was continually involved in sports. Tony was a confident, hardworking, and dedicated athlete throughout his years as a football player, wrestler, basketball player and baseball pitcher at Bethlehem Central School District. At Bethlehem, Tony was a two-way starter at tight end and middle linebacker during his junior and senior years and was named to the All-Metroland Team for both years. As a senior co-captain, he was named to the All-Capital Land Team, Coaches All-Suburban Council Team and the Prep All-American Football Yearbook. Tony was also the top Eagle award winner his senior year, indicative of his determination and outstanding play. As a four-year scholarship player at Boston University, Tony had the distinction of being only the second Junior Varsity to become a starter on defense for BU. As a sophomore, Tony was the leading tackler. These accomplishments were recognized as he was named to the All-New England Second Team Defense as a middle linebacker after the 1976 season. Tony’s spectacular achievements and the respect he had was an indication of his great ability, determination, confidence, desire and his great compatibility with others on and off the field. Each year an award is given to the graduating senior most exhibiting the characteristics and values of Tony Danckert.

\ Art Ritchko was a local legend as head coach of the Bethlehem Football Eagles. Coach Ritchko’s dedication and love of football has recently been officially recognized by the dedication of the lighted flagpole and engraved brick and stone apron at the southwestern corner of the Bethlehem H.S. Football Field. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who bests exhibits the qualities of love for the game, commitment to winning, and dedication to improve exemplified by Coach Ritchko.

#55 owen conway- art ritchko Defensive player of the year

This award is given to a senior to academic excellence, sportsmanship, and a team player that has had at least three years of play with the Bethlehem Football Program.

#50 nick derrick -chris oberheim lineman of the year award

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2022 Award Winners This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who will be continuing his education and who best exhibits the qualities of desire for improvement, dedication and giving of 110% as best exemplified by Butch Blanchard.

#66 dylan poirier - butch blanchard Most improved player award-offense \

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who will be continuing his education and who best exhibits the qualities of desire for improvement, dedication and giving of 110% as best exemplified by Butch Blanchard.

#63 liam johnson - butch blanchard Most improved player award-defense

This award is given to a Bethlehem Central Football Player who goes above and beyond not only in his efforts on the football field but more importantly off the field, and the example he sets for others to follow.

#12 sean black - dick leach player award

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2022 Award Winners This award will be presented annually to a graduating Bethlehem football player who shows leadership qualities, academic strength and esteem with both players and coaches. Portraying these qualities that will be continued moving forward leading to future professional success .

#10 danilo rosella - stuart allaway ‘82 memorial award \

The Sean Murphy Scholarship is given to a Bethlehem senior football player who has represented the qualities of leadership, dedication and sportsmanship as a member of the Bethlehem Football Program.

#70 jake killian - sean murphy Leadership award

This award will be presented annually to a graduating senior football player who has dedicated himself to the Bethlehem Football program for 3 or more years. The winner of this award has demonstrated his dedication through his hard work and determination throughout the year.

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SEAN MURPHY LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Sean Murphy Scholarship is given to a Bethlehem senior football player who has represented the qualities of leadership, dedication and sportsmanship as a member of the Bethlehem Football Program.

2012 RJ Diego

2016 Joseph Bintz

2013 Mike Graves

2017 Alexander Guyette

2014 Tiarnan Barrett 2015 Jake Szelest

2020/21 Evan Pastino 2022 Jake Killian

2018 Jacob Smith 2019 Nick Zigrosser

DICK LEACH PLAYER AWARD This award is given to a Bethlehem Central Football Player who goes above and beyond not only in his efforts on the football field but more importantly off the field, and the example he sets for others to follow.

2017 Thomas Harvey

2019 Dwight Ludington Jr. 2021 Chris Kienle

2018 Patrick Ryan

2020/21 Frank Haight

2022 Sean Black

GREAT DAY TO BE AN EAGLE AWARD

Award presented annually to graduating senior football player who has dedicated himself to the Bethlehem Football program for 3 or more years. The winner of this award has demonstrated his dedication through hard work and determination throughout the year.

2009 Tyler Ball

2014 Class of 2015

2019 Jarrett Presutti

2010 Colton Vickery

2015 Aman Sadiq

2020/21 Greg Sanchez/Tyler Richards

2011 Jim Mudge

2016 John Turoski

2022 Luke Diamond

2012 Matt McKenna

2017 Patrick Baumgras 2018 Body Daniels

2013 Kyle Starr

OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD Award is presented annually to a graduating senior player who best exemplifies leadership and integrity to the game.

2009 Casiem Maxwell

2012 Mike Anziano

2010 Mike Strohecker

2013 Mike Graves

2011 John Gostolla

2014 Ben Zonca

2015 Ben Tietjen

STUART ALLAWAY 82’ MEMORIAL AWARD This award will be presented annually to a graduating Bethlehem football player who shows leadership qualities, academic strength and esteem with both players and coaches. Portraying these qualities that will be continued moving forward leading to future professional success.

2019 Mike Guyette

2021 Andrew Provera

2020/21 Jaydan DesChamps

2022 Danilo Rosella

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BUTCH BLANCHARD COACHES AWARD/ MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who will be continuing his education and who best exhibits the qualities of desire for improvement, dedication, and giving 110% as best exemplified by Butch Blanchard.

1988 David Sodegren

2000 Matt Sargent

2012 Louis Coplin

1989 Scott Hodge

2001 Brendon Hughes

2013 Mike Latter

1990 Rob Loyd

2002 Chris Tracy

2014 John Fredette/Jesse Hoffman

1991 Erik Seward

2003 Chad Langish

2015 Dan State

1992 Josh Lanni

2004 Matt Carroll

2016 Ben Wander

1993 Matt Follis

2005 Dave Looney

2017 David Harvey/ Cameron Scoons

1994 Brian Mooney

2006 Dave Plummer

2018 Nate Quackenbush

1995 Jeremy Kawczak

2007 Randy Flavin

2019 Danny Bailey

1996 Dan Richter

2008 Sam Gallup

2020/21 Billy Van Amburgh

1997 Brian Davies

2009 Casiem Maxwell

2021 Al Meghani

1998 Dan Heenan

2010 Cody Nolan

2022 Dylan Poirier / Liam Johnson

1999 Bob Hazen

2011 Seamus Barrett

TONY DANCKERT AWARD/ MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER

Tony Danckert, a native of Clarksville, was continually involved in sports. Tony was a confident, hardworking, and dedicated athlete throughout his years as a football player, wrestler, basketball player and baseball pitcher at Bethlehem Central School District. At Bethlehem, Tony was a two-way starter at tight end and middle linebacker during his junior and senior years and was named to the All-Metroland Team for both years.

As a senior co-captain, he was named to the All-Capital Land Team, Coaches All-Suburban Council Team and the Prep All-American Football Yearbook. Tony was also the top Eagle award winner his senior year, indicative of his determination and outstanding play.

As a four-year scholarship player at Boston University, Tony had the distinction of being only the second Junior Varsity to become a starter on defense for BU. As a sophomore, Tony was the leading tackler. These accomplishments were recognized as he was named to the All-New England Second Team Defense as a middle linebacker after the 1976 season. Tony’s spectacular achievements and the respect he had was an indication of his great ability, determination, confidence, desire and his great compatibility with others on and off the field. Each year an award is given to the graduating senior most exhibiting the characteristics and values of Tony Danckert.

1977 Greg Manion

1993 Hon Mataragas

2009 Ted Abriel

1978 Bryan Bourgue

1994 Keith Riccio

2010 Mike Strohecker

1979 Karl Dancker

1995 Hank Tripp

2011 John Gosstola

1980 Henry Field

1996 Matt Quackenbush 2012 Mike Anziano

1981 Brian Peek

1997 Andre Elman

2013 Mike Graves

1982 Pete Kelly

1998 Pat Hughes

2014 Ben Zonca

1983 Charley Lynk

1999 Eaman McNiff

2015 Ben Tietjen

1984 Stephen Mendel

2000 Mark Wiley

2016 Steven Mendelson

1985 Brian McGarrahan

2001 Patrick Heenan

2017 Ethan Sheraw

1986 Ed Perry

2002 John Pietrafesa

2018 Ryan Cartwright

1987 Gary Mendel

2003 Dave Brewster

2019 Dereck Martelle

1988 John Reagan

2004 Geoff Wilcox

2020/21 Joey Harvey

1989 Benjamin Acquario

2005 Ryan Menrath

2021 Connor Raleigh

1990 Scott Gilchrist

2006 Dan Unright

2022 Zack Foro

1991 Jim Mooney

2007 Dylan Eder

1992 Mike Gambelunghe

2008 Vince Adams

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BRENDON GROSS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD/ SCHOLARSHIP

In memory of Brendon Gross, a scholarship is presented to a college bound senior who best exhibits an all-out commitment to academic success in the classroom and to excellence on the football field. A 1992 graduate, Brendon was co-captain of the football team and played in the 1991 Section II All-Star Game. He received the Chris Oberheim Scholar/Athlete and National Football Foundation Scholar/Athlete Award. Brendon majored in engineering at Michigan State University, where he was on the Dean’s List his Junior Varsity year and was elected Academic Chairman of his Fraternity Sigma Pi Epsilon.

1993 Drew Reynolds

2003 Matt Mahony

2013 Jason Clas

1994 Nate Kosac

2004 Chris Gray

2014 Nick Crisorio

1995 Salvatore Rappoccio

2005 Neal Plummer

2015 Ryan Starr

1996 Kenyon Hill

2006 Brian Pauquette

2016 Dylan Rodriguez

1997 Scott Kind

2007 Joe Paratore

2017 David Montalvo/ Leo Siy

1998 Joshua Myer

2008 Kevin Phelps

2018 Alex Shudt

1999 Dan Santola

2009 Devin Stempley

2019 Nick Gicewicz

2000 Steve Hallock

2010 Mike Williams

2020/21 Joey Harvey

2001 Mark Bulger

2011 Jon Martin

2002 Nate Pannucci

2012 Pat DeVoe

CHRIS OBERHEIM LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award is given to a senior to academic excellence, sportsmanship, and a team player that has had at least three years of play with the Bethlehem Football Program.

1989 Stewart Newman

2001 Aaron Griffin

2013 Mike Whitney

1990 Chris Black

2002 Mike Molino

2014 Justin LaClair

1991 Brendon Gross

2003 Tim Hannigan

2015 Jon Toomey

1992 Mark Mannella

2004 Chris Cuneen

2016 Thomas Salamida

1993 Mike Carpenter

2005 Eric Jacquez

2017 Trey Sgroi

1994 Rick Sherwin

2006 Kevin Neihaus

2018 Michael Coe

1995 Kevin Funier

2007 Peter Berquist

2019 Paul Kelly

1996 Matt Kelly

2008 Kyle Neihaus

2020/21 Ryan Teplitzky

1997 Mike Smith

2009 Mike DeRuve

2021 Conner Holt

1998 Jason Hessberg

2010 Jon Reynolds

2022 Nick Derrick

1999 Sumeet Gupta

2011 Zach Garcia

2000 John Meyer

2012 Frank Erikson/ Josh Northrup

ART RITCHKO DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Art Ritchko was a local legend as head coach of the Bethlehem Football Eagles. Coach Ritchko’s dedication and love of football has recently been officially recognized by the dedication of the lighted flagpole and engraved brick and stone apron at the southwestern corner of the Bethlehem H.S. Football Field.

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior football player who bests exhibits the qualities of love for the game, commitment to winning, and dedication to improve exemplified by Coach Ritchko.

2004 Mike Wordelman

2010 Jordan Scheid/ Dan Thompson

2016 Reilly Pelow

2005 Ryan Eder

2011 Parker Ruetz

2017 Kendall Harris

2006 Kevin Kolbay

2012 Pat Curran

2018 Xavier Wakefield

2007 Patrick Mancilla

2013 Dan Robeson

2019 Chris Ramundo

2008 Mike Bonacci

2014 Dan Comber

2020/21 Hunter McAuliffe

2009 Zack McDowell

2015 Jake Smith

2022 Owen Conway 42

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We

our little Eagles!

It only took 13 years to put on a real football helmet! Congrats CJ and looking forward to a fun season!

Love, Mom, Dad and Anna

George, Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!

Good luck this season!

Love, Mom and Dad

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our little Eagles!

Dominic, we are so proud of the athlete, teammate and young man that you have become. You have worked so hard on and off the field. Always play with all your heart!

Love, Mom, Dad, Arieanna & Nicholas

We love you Quincy and are so proud of you! Have a great season!

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our little Eagles!

Jason, This is your season to shine!

So proud of all the hard work you put in. Stay focused. The sky’s the limit!!

Love, Mom and Dad

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our little Eagles!

Have a fantastic senior season Owen!

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Lindsay and Tuna

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Sean, We are so proud of you for your academics, athletics, and for your character. We know there are great things ahead for you.

Love, Mom, Dad and Katie

Jack, From being Our Little Devil to our Captain Chaos, you have always kept us, and opposing quarterbacks, guessing, We are proud of your dedication and your will to better yourself.

Love, All of us– even Lucy

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our little Eagles!

Evan, we are so proud of how hard you have worked to get this far; in school and in your athletic pursuits. It has been an honor to watch you grow into the calm, cool, and collected motivated young man you are today. We are excited to see where your work ethic takes you.

Love, mom and dad

jackson, We’re so proud of the young man you’ve become and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you. We love you bud!

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Proudly serving and protecting your Bethlehem Community

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our little Eagles!

RJ, We are so proud of you and excited for your future. Enjoy your varsity season and your senior year.

Love, Mom and Dad

Erik Robert Bowers, Your homework’s not done, your room needs to be cleaned, and your clothes aren’t folded. You’ve worked hard on the field, on stage, and in the classroom.

You’ve made the plays, belted the songs, and aced the classes. We’re so proud of the trail you’re blazing, and can’t wait to see where life takes you.

But you still need to do your chores.

Love, Mom & Dad

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our little Eagles!

Jackson, You have made us so proud! We know you have great things coming your way. Have a great season!!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Anna

Anthony, Can’t wait to see you on the field! Have a great season!

Love, adore, cherish you

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our little Eagles!

MichaelThe memories you make playing high school football will last a lifetime. Look around, take it in, and be in the moment.

Let your attitude and effort take flight and see what happens! But when that final game clock reaches zero…look into the crowd for family and friends, look at your teammates, peer at your coaches, and take in every bit of the moment.

Your time on the gridiron will come to end… but the life lessons will last forever. So proud of you #3!

Love you forever a day!

- The Family

We are proud of you Pop! Good luck to you on your senior year and enjoy every moment of it! We are always rooting for you #4!!

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2023 Varsity Cheer Team

Margaret buckley

meredith collette

MOLLIE CONNELLY

Molly kantrowitz

juliana lawyer

samantha leach

jayla jegede

mia moffre Not pictured: Colleen cassie Camryn stephens

Sierra obernesser

riley o’meara

lili-marie suich

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2023 Varsity Cheer Team

Coaches Lindsey Bradt Kate Laraway

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2023 Cheer Seniors Dear Meg, Time has flown, it was just yesterday that you started on your cheerleading adventure.

From All-Stars to High School watching you grow into the person you have become has been an honor and a pleasure.

You make us proud just by being you.

Love Mom, Dad, Deirdre, Sean and Stefan

Congratulations Molly!

Looking forward to seeing you cheering on the beginning of your Senior year. We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Jake and Addie

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