ALUMNI NEWS

Jack Kielty '12 Donates Jersey to Far Hills

By the time Jack graduated from Far Hills Country Day School in 2012, he had developed his skills as a center back in soccer and as a long-stick defenseman in lacrosse. Outside of FHCDS, he played with the Patriot Lacrosse Club and the Stronghold Soccer Club.

Upon graduation from FHCDS, Jack attended Delbarton. He was fortunate to play on 7 state championship-winning teams: Delbarton Varsity Soccer (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015) and Delbarton Varsity Lacrosse (2014, 2015, and 2016). Jack was a multi-year Captain for both soccer and lacrosse.

Jack was recognized in many ways during his high school years. He was a member of the New Jersey Under Armour All-American Lacrosse team and the All-Tournament team. He was named Morris County Soccer Player of the Year, NJ Boys Soccer Player of the Year, Gatorade All-American, and USA Today All-American. He was named NJ Lacrosse Defensemen of the year and Player of the Year. Jack also received the Delbarton Student-Athlete of the year award as a senior.

Jack was recruited to play lacrosse for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While at Notre Dame, Jack started and played in all but 1 game during his five years. Jack was the team Captain in 2020 and returned as a graduate student in 2021 when he was again named Captain. Jack was a three-time NCAA All-American (1st Team in 2021), was named to the prestigious Tewaaraton Award watch list in both 2020 and 2021, and was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2021.

Jack was the #9 pick in the Premiere Lacrosse League college draft in 2021, joining the Cannons Lacrosse Club. Jack has now completed two seasons with the PLL; in those two seasons, he has started and played every game for the Cannons.

Jack works for the CM&F Group and resides in Chicago. This fall, Jack donated his Cannons Lacrosse Club jersey to Far Hills Country Day School.