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SJHS to host NCAA signing/commitment day for fifteen student-athletes

TRUMBULL— POSTPONED St. Joseph High School, Connecticut’s largest, co-ed, Catholic, college preparatory school, announced today the names of fifteen student-athletes who will sign National Letters of Intent or Celebratory Letters in six different sports has been postponed.

The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a document used to indicate a student’s commitment to participating in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) colleges and universities. The NLI is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution. The Celebratory Letter (for Division III athletes) indicates that a student has been accepted to and plans to attend an institution.  The following St. Joes Seniors will participate:

 

Isabelle Casucci – Lacrosse – Marquette University – Division 1

Dennaye Hinds – Basketball – Presbyterian University – Division 1

Mary Lundregan – Soccer – Dartmouth College – Division 1

Caroline Sheehan – Soccer – University of Connecticut – Division 1

Lauren Wasikowski – Softball – University of Rhode Island – Division 1

Sean Callinan – Lacrosse – Rivier University – Division 3

Kayleigh Carson – Basketball – Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Division 3

Mia Geignetter – Lacrosse – Franklin and Marshall College – Division 3

Tommy Kramer – Football – Ithaca College – Division 3

Maddigan Leifer – Lacrosse – Hamilton College – Division 3

Lily Mattison – Volleyball – Hunter College – Division 3

Josh Newall – Lacrosse – Endicott College – Division 3

Kirsten Rodriguez – Basketball – Western Connecticut State University – Division 3

Erika Stephens – Basketball – Hamilton College – Division 3

Ava Tuccio – Volleyball – Middlebury College – Division 3

“When you think about the amount of time spent on and off the field, the dedication of St. Joe’s student-athletes is truly second to none,” remarked Kevin Butler, Athletics Director. “Their hard work and commitment, both academically and athletically, are incredible achievements and we wish them all the best as they begin their collegiate journeys.”

As part of their NLI, prospective student-athletes agree to attend the institution full-time for one academic year and the institution agrees to provide athletes financial aid for one academic year.

About St. Joseph High School

St. Joseph High School (SJHS) strives to be the premier college preparatory school in Southern Connecticut. The school provides a learning environment that embraces the Gospel values of the Roman Catholic faith and promotes a commitment to family and community. SJHS prepares young women and men to realize their potential, helps them to excel in higher education, and provides a foundation to guide them throughout their lives. St. Joseph High School is a member of NCEA, NAIS, NEAS&C.  www.sjcadets.org

Photo by Owen Bonaventura