Thirteen GCDS Athletes Will Play at Collegiate Level RECRUITED

We are so proud of this senior class for their many accomplishments, including moving on to become collegiate athletes. Because these students have the drive and desire to play at the next level, they committed themselves to the process of college recruitment. The fact that they were highly sought after by many schools is a testament to the type of athlete that we nurture here at GCDS. These students represent nine different sports that span

RIGHT Sebastian Matz: Macalester College, Basketball

Sofia Romero: Smith College, Soccer

Luke Nelson: University of Southern California, Water Polo

BELOW Jane Tortorella: MIT, Field Hockey

John Lonski: Union College, Football and Baseball

Danny Ganeles: Clarkson University, Soccer

Lyneth Restrepo: Montclair State University, Soccer

Tito Miguens: Kenyon College, Lacrosse

NOT PICTURED Corbin Coles: Dickinson College, Football

Leo Corsano-Leopizzi: Naval Academy, Rowing

Will Kearns Duran: Cornell, Rowing

Al Nickerson: Babson College, Cross Country

Zach Powell: Bryant University, Football across the multiple divisions of the NCAA. I could not be more excited for the journey these individuals are about to embark on, and I have no doubt that they will represent GCDS Athletics at their next institutions with the ultimate display of Tiger Pride. Go Tigers . . . continue to make us proud!”

—Tim Helstein, Athletic Director

PHYLLIS V. COFFIN SHELLS Dedicated by GCDS Rowing Community

On May 13, the GCDS rowing community came together to celebrate the dedication of the Phyllis V. Coffin Shells. Alum Todd Coffin ’82, an avid rower, dedicated the boats in honor of his mother Phyllis. “I’m excited to be celebrating my 40th anniversary rowing and racing. At GCDS, our athletes change their mental chemistry, mental grit, and character every time they’re on the water. To be a part of something new like the GCDS Rowing program is amazing and will leave a legacy that’s built for decades, if not for centuries to come.”

The event also featured a special ceremony to honor the programs’ senior, Benjamin Gross. Rowing Head Coach Irina Acsinte Mutescu remarked, “This was such a great opportunity to celebrate our first senior. It was an honor as a coach to work with Ben and see his progression over the years. I know he will go on to do great things.”

The spring ceremony concluded with a ceremonial pour by the Coffin family.

“Our shell dedication brought together our amazing student-athletes, families, and friends of Country Day Athletics. We are so grateful for all of the support we’re receiving as we continue to build this incredible program.” —Tim Helstein,

Director

of Athletics