HONORING OUR ATHLETES; STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY 52nd Annual Sports Award Banquet

YMCA of Greater Bergen County November 21, 2017

1 Dr. Jason R. Baynes and the Staff of Baynes Orthopaedics at Health East Medical Center in Englewood, NJ would like to congratulate the

2017 Sports Award Banquet Honorees for all your accomplishments.

Dr. Baynes and the physicians and staff of the Health East Medical Group are proud to be part of the Englewood Community and hope to continue to serve the medical needs of Greater Bergen County.

For more information, we can be reached at (201) 871-4000

2 Tonight’s Program

MASTERS OF CEREMONY: Beth Del Vecchio, Thomas Krenn

National Anthem ...... Will Fitzpatrick Invocation ...... Thomas Krenn Welcome ...... Jason Baynes, Chairman, YMCA Board of Directors Annual Support Campaign...... Glenn MacAfee, YMCA Interim CEO and Andrea Solomon, Vice-Chairman, YMCA Board of Directors Sports Award Banquet Committee...... William Carbone, Douglas Cosgrove, David Vanderbush Service Recognition Richard Poor Service to the Community...... Ed Volmer Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Award ...... Brian J. Dunn William Corcoran Service to Youth Award ...... Ronald Knott High School Student-Athletes ...... Emily Calabrese Lexi DelGizzo Victoria Marino Olympia Martin Michelle Rubinetti College Athlete of the Year ...... Matthew Paul Kozuch Special Achievement Award ...... Tom Hoeland Kevin Kirkby Jeff Remo High School Student-Athletes ...... Brian Bonino James Kelly Matthew Monaghan Kevin Perez Johnathan VanCleft Thomas L. Della Torre Special Achievement Award ...... Nick Delcalzo Inspirational/Courageous Youth...... Jorden Conner Berry J. Barry Stanford Award for Outstanding ...... Louis Acceus Achievement in High School Sports Charlie Bagin James J. Criscione, Jr. Miles Franklyn Jake Kinney Samantha McClutchy Justin Minaya Devin Ortiz Juliana Rodriguez Kassidy Shetler Gabriele Stefanini Michael Vietri Professional Athlete...... Patrick Kivlehan YMCA Person of the Year ...... Introduced by Karl Nelson

3 THE YMCA OF GREATER BERGEN COUNTY

Welcome. When you join the Y, you’re you, your family and your community have Currently, thousands of children are en- coming together with men, women and the resources and support needed to rolled in the various youth development children from your community who are learn, grow and thrive. programs: Childcare Center, After School committed to youth development, healthy Program, Summer Camp, Swimming, living and social responsibility. The Y of- We do that by encouraging good health Sports, Dance and Art Programs. Teens fers programs, services and initiatives and fostering connections with new participate in wellness classes and the that focus on these three areas, accord- and old friends through sports, fun and Teen Leaders Club. Adults and seniors ing to the unique needs of the communi- shared interests. continue a healthy lifestyle through well- ties we engage. ness classes and use of the Y’s Geraldine The YMCA of Greater Bergen County was Lees Wellness Center. We know firsthand how difficult it can be founded in the 1890s in Hackensack. The to find balance in life. That’s why we’re present building was erected in 1926-27 as The Y, a nonprofit organization, welcomes here with you every day, making sure that a “Y for All” – men, women, boys and girls. your participation and support.

Officers Sports Award YMCA Staff Dr. Jason Baynes, Chairperson Banquet Committee Glenn MacAfee, Andrea Solomon, Vice-Chairperson Tom Kaechele, Chair Interim CEO José Valencia, Treasurer Brian Carr, Fundraising Danielle Abreu, Thomas Curry Aquatic Director Board of Directors Beth Del Vecchio Jessica Malas, Annette Lee John Gorman Early Childhood Education Joy Dorsey-Whiting Jim Jacobsen Director Paul Kingslow Tom Krenn Julie L. Morrow, Glenn MacAfee* Communications, Development & Julie Morrow* Membership Director Steve Silver Martin Richards Lauren Zisa, Journalist Afterschool & Camp Director Ken Riscinti, *Ex Officio member Property and Residence Director Mary Sullivan Healthy Lifestyles & Day Camp Director

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4 GREETINGS FROM THE YMCA

Welcome and Good Evening,

It is with great pleasure that I greet all assembled here tonight in celebration of the YMCA of Greater Bergen County’s 52nd Annual Sports Award Banquet.

The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in kids, our health and our neighbors. That’s why strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our communities to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Congratulations to tonight’s honorees and thank you for all that you do in your schools and communities. We recognize each of you for your personal and ath- letic achievements, and for instilling in each other a collective sense of what is right and what is good. These are values that you have learned while competing in sports, and values by which you have chosen to live.

Thank you to the members of the Sports Award Committee for their hard work and dedication in putting this event together. It is truly one of Bergen County’s premier events.

Finally, I would like to thank all the businesses, corporations and organizations participating in this year’s banquet that provided financial support for Y pro- grams that serve the greater Bergen County community.

Again, congratulations to all here tonight and best wishes for continued success.

Glenn MacAfee Interim CEO YMCA of Greater Bergen County

We count on the generosity of our members and partners to keep our Annual doors open to whomever needs a place to go to help them be more healthy, confident, connected and secure. All proceeds from tonight’s Support event will provide programs such as child care, camp and swim lessons to those in need. Campaign Thank You!

5 DEDICATED AWARDS

Richard Poor Service J. Barry Stanford Award Walter E. Goepel to the Community Award for Outstanding Amateur Athlete of the Achievement in High Year Award Dick Poor was one of the founders of School Sports the YMCA Athletic Achievement Awards Involved with the YMCA of Greater Banquet, now called the Sports Award Bergen County off and on throughout Banquet, which was started in 1966 and This Special Achievement Award is given to recently graduated high school his life, Walt Goepel in his later years grew out of the Y’s pioneering interest served on both the Sports Award Ban- in, and emphasis on, sports and physical students who have received significant recognition in sports. It was renamed quet Committee and the YMCA Board fitness as a means of character devel- of Directors. Once a nationally ranked opment. He served on the committee posthumously in honor of Barry Stan- ford, who served on the Sports Award tennis player, he was a 12-time Bergen until his death. A member of the YMCA County tennis champion in both singles Board of Managers for many years, Dick Banquet Committee for over 30 years and was passionate about high school and doubles, and a state was a career banker with a lifelong in- singles champion. terest in both young people and sports. sports and the young people involved in He had a strong dedication to the bet- them. terment of life in Bergen County. William J. “Mickey” Nicholas G. Saingas Corcoran Award Service to Youth Award Thomas L. Della Torre This award is named after the longtime Special Achievement for Contribution to High Northern Highlands and River Dell ath- Award School Athletics letic director and , Mickey Corco- ran, whose service to the high school Tommy Della Torre, renowned football Although Nick Saingas did not join the athletes in this area covers six decades. coach, athletic director, disciplinar- Awards Committee until after his retire- “The Mentor” was a long-time member ian, mentor, friend and member of the ment from Public Service, he had been of the YMCA Sports Award Committee YMCA of Greater Bergen County’s Board a strong supporter of the Sports Award and the Bergen County Coaches’ As- of Directors, was dedicated to youth, Banquet for many years. An avid athlete sociation Basketball Jamboree Commit- sports and family. This award is given to all his life, he understood the impor- tee. His contributions to high school someone who embodies Tom’s attri- tance of sports in the development of athletics, the many students he helped, butes and ideals, as well as the values young people. His impact on others was the countless number of coaches he of spirit, mind and body for which the great. He was a true friend to our youth counseled and friends he made along YMCA stands. and generously contributed his time and the way made Mickey one of the legend- talents both to them and to activities ary figures in Bergen County athletic which benefited their lives. history.

6 PERSON OF THE YEAR Bruce Harper

Bruce Harper played with the NY Jets for eight years from 1977 – 1985. He led the NFL with over 2,000 all-purpose yards for two consecutive years and led the AFC for four years in the same category. Bruce was the Jets MVP in 1980, a two time alternate and held nine Jet records at one time. In 2003 Bruce was selected as the All Time Return Specialist on the Four Decade Team.

Bruce graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood and attended Kutztown State College. He later graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelors Degree in Sociol- ogy.

Currently Bruce is the Co-Founder and President of “Heroes and Cool Kids”, a not for profit mentoring program that was started in 1998. He is most proud of what they’ve accomplished over the many years of service.

Bruce works as an ambassador with the NY Jets and is a Board Member of the Lodi Boys and Girls Club, Englewood Hospital Medical Center Foundation, United Water Foundation, Deacon Board at Northern Valley Free Church and Board President of Heroes and Cool Kids.

7 SPORTS AWARD BANQUET HONOREES ED VOLMER BRIAN J. DUNN RONALD KNOTT Richard Poor Service to the Community Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth William Corcoran Service to Youth

I am a lifelong Dunn graduated from Ron has been a Well- resident of Bergen- Demarest High School ness Teacher in the field, New Jersey. I playing football, bas- Ridgewood schools am married to my ketball, and . He for 30 years. For wonderful wife Lucille was inspired by some 24 years he taught for thirty-three years. outstanding coaches in- at Benjamin Franklin Together we brought cluding Jerry Emison and Middle School. For up four children; Tom Kaechele. He is a the last six plus Edward, Daniel, Nicole graduate of Providence years he has been at and John along with my Godson Robert and College with a degree in history and played Ridgewood High School. Prior to becoming his sister Jade Correggio. I’m also a proud football and was All New England in rugby. a teacher, Ron had a six and a half year ca- grandfather of five. reer as a Program Director with the YMCA Dunn started his career in teaching social in Harrisburg, PA and Ridgewood. He has I attended William Patterson College and studies and coaching at Pascack Hills High coached volleyball for 30 years at both the Bergen Community College before leaving to School, where he was mentored by Mike Middle School and High School levels. This work construction. I am currently employed O’Brien and Jeff Jasper. Brian feels that the fall is his 19th as the Varsity Girls coach. by the Borough of Bergenfield where I am last 23 years have been incredibly reward- also the Recreation Director. ing and enjoyable years doing the same at Volleyball is far from Ron’s only coaching Northern Valley Old Tappan High School. experience. He has coached varsity boy’s Despite injuries and surgeries that short- golf for the Maroons for the last 4 years. ened my athletic career at Bergenfield High Coached Football, Girls Basketball, baseball, Additionally, he has coached freshman school, I went on to wrestle at Bergen and golf over the last 25 years. In football girls lacrosse (14 years), Freshman boys Community. After leaving college I stayed won many league championships and won basketball (1 year), assistant ice hockey (2 involved with sports by coaching and head- the state championship in 2015 with his seasons), and volleyball (12 years), soccer ing the Bergenfield Jr. Wrestling program son Thomas playing for the team. Won (2 years), basketball (12 years) and track for over thirty years. I have been the 1st several league and sectional championships and field (12 years) at the middle school V.P. for fifteen years for the Twin County in girls’ basketball as well as a Group 3 title level. Additional responsibilities as an As- Jr. Wrestling League and involved with the and trip to the TOC in 2016 with his daugh- sociate Athletic Director were a part of the Bergen County Coaches Associations Holi- ter Katie on the team. mix for 5 years. day County and Freshman County Tourna- ments as the Assistant Director for over Was inducted into the NJ Coaches Hall of There has been a consistent level of suc- twenty years. I have also been involved with Fame in 2015. Won many coach of the year cess in Ron’s experiences. The volleyball Little League Baseball, Bergenfield Baseball awards in football and basketball. program has a 292-147 record under his League and the Valley Central Scholastic leadership entering the fall 2017 season. Baseball League as coach, and Married for 22 years to his wonderful and Highlights have included: five league titles; president for over twenty-five years. supportive wife Allyson. They are both very one appearance in the Group 4 State Final; proud of their two children, Thomas (19) two other seasons in the State Semi Finals; I credit my love of coaching to my past and Katie (17). qualification for the Bergen County Tourna- coaches-teachers-friends; Ed Kochakji, Sal ment in 17 seasons with one Semi Final Cascio and Alex Turnaminan. I respect them “I have been incredibly blessed to be able showing and two Quarter Final years. The for everything that they taught me and I to live and work in a community where golf team has won a Sectional Title (2017) enjoyed the time together. They left me with our family has so many great friends who and qualified for the sectional tournament many memories. have been so good to us. I have been so three times. fortunate to do what I love everyday which I would also like to thank all the kids, is coach kids. Most importantly, I have been Beyond the high school fields, courts and coaches and families that I’ve had the so lucky to have enjoyed my career with my rinks Ron has contributed in other ways. chance to share time with. There is nothing entire family. My supportive and loving He initiated the Ridgewood Summer Vol- like seeing all of their excitement and smiles parents, three brothers, sister, unbelievable leyball League in 1995. For the last 23 when they accomplish something, it’s a spe- wife, a daughter that warms my heart, and years it has from late June to mid-July cial feeling. Sports are supposed to be fun. a son who is my wing man for life all inspire with 15 teams playing competitive volley- me every day.” Brian Dunn ball, but always reflecting the attitude that it’s about enjoying the game, respecting your opponents, playing in a sportsman-like

8 manor and having fun; all while improv- the Varsity Baseball Team. During his senior ball at the Division II and III level and was ing your knowledge and understanding of year, Matt assisted the team to a league a member of the ECAC Collegiate Officials the game. In addition, he has run a highly and county title. During that year, Matt Association. He has officiated numer- successful summer volleyball clinic for 5th received a first team All-League selection, ous high school state playoff games over through 8th grade boys and girls for 24 a first team All-County selection, and was the years. In those years he has worked years that created a demand for a winter voted the MVP of the Bergen County Tour- group semi-final and final games as well and spring weekly offering that has been nament. In addition, he was an honorable as the Tournament of Champions (TOC). going strong for 23 years. From 2014- mention All-League during his junior season 2016 Ron’s volleyball experience was put and won a Varsity Letter for basketball dur- He has been a member of the NJILOA High to the language test as he worked with the ing his sophomore year. School Lacrosse Association since 1988 Ridgewood YMCA’s weeklong Summer Camp and served on the Executive Board in in Haiti. At Fordham, Matt played for the Rams from 1992 and 1993, College Officials Council 2013 through 2017 and helped them reach since 1991 and Professional Official since The first 22 years of Ron’s life were spent the Atlantic-10 playoffs 3 out of his 4 2001 in the Major League Lacrosse (MLL). in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He years on the team. In his career at Ford- graduated from Evan Hardy Collegiate ham, he split time between first base and Since 2011, Hoeland has served as the lettering in cross-country (1), football (2), third base and started 181 out of the 185 NJ Representative for the District III col- basketball (2), track(1) and tennis (1). Upon games he played. His best two years were lege officials committee to decide which graduation he was awarded the Spirit of Dr. his sophomore and senior year, where he officials will be asked to advance to the Evan Hardy Award for his varied contribu- .333 and .302 respectively. In his sopho- college level each year and since 2015, tions to student life. Then it was on to more campaign, he finished in the top three Assistant Governor of District III. the University of Saskatchewan where he in nearly all hitting categories for his team graduated with Honors from the College of and received a first team Capital One/Co- He has officiated the following Champi- Physical Education. The athletic highlight SIDA Academic All-District and an Atlantic onship games- NJ State Championship was co-captaining the Canada West Uni- 10 All-Academic Team selection. He would games: TOC Final Five Times-1992, 1997, versity Athletic Conference Championship go on to receive those same recognitions 2000, 2005 and 2012. He was the Crew cross-country team as a senior and running his senior year, where he was the team Chief in 2000, 2005 and 2012; Col- (26th) in the national championships the leader in doubles with 15. He also made lege Playoff Assignments: NCAA Division following week. Of course, being a member the Atlantic 10 All-Academic team as a 1 Quarterfinal Official 12 Times, NCAA of the intramural basketball champions that junior, marking three straight years of being Division 1 Semi-Final Official four Times, year should not be overlooked. A Masters selected to the team. NCAA Division 3 Championship Official – in Education (1981) from Springfield Col- 2006, 2013 and 2015. He is one of the lege, Massachusetts preceded the YMCA TOM HOELAND only three officials from New Jersey since career. Special Achievement Award for 1994 to work a NCAA National Cham- Professional Exellence in Sports Officiat- pionship game, 10 Times invitee to the MATTHEW PAUL KOZUCH ing NCAA Final Four Weekend; Major Lacrosse College Athlete of the Year Award League Playoff Assignments: 2013 Semi- Having grown up in Final and 2015 Final official. Matt Kozuch gradu- Paramus and playing ated Fordham Uni- four years of high In 2015 he was inducted into The New versity in the spring school football, Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame. of 2017 with a Tom graduated in degree in Public Ac- 1978 and went on Tom has three beautiful daughters counting and a minor to graduate William Samantha, Amanda and Courtney. They in Mathematics. He Paterson University are very loving daughters who help their is currently interning in 1982. He started Special Needs sister Amanda. He enjoys at PricewaterhouseC- his career in sales his avocation for the past 35 years and in oopers this summer at Cleaning Systems of Mount Vernon, his down time he still loves to surf. as an Audit & Assurance intern. Matt is NY as a Regional Account Representative. then returning to graduate school in the fall In 1982 his dad, Herb Hoeland got him to purse an MBA in Finance at Fordham’s involved in basketball officiating. Since Gabelli Graduate School of Business. that time he has been a proud member of IAABO Board 33 Basketball Officials Prior to attending Fordham University, Matt Association and served on the Executive attended St. Joseph’s Regional High School Board for six years from 2006-2012. In where he was a three-year letter winner for the past he has officiated college basket-

9 SPORTS AWARD BANQUET HONOREES KEVIN KIRKBY well. “I am lucky enough that every day I earned multiple coach of the year honors Special Achievement Award for Excellence in get to go to a job that I love, whether it’s and many league and State Championships, Coaching teaching math or coaching teenagers. Be- he is most proud of the dozens and dozens ing able to also coach my son now is just of student athletes that he has coached Sports and Educa- icing on the cake for me.” that went on to play at the next level. tion have always been a passion for Kevin JEFF REMO Jeff has been married to his wife Diana for Kirkby. As a teacher Special Achievement Award for Excellence the past 25 years, and is a proud father of and coach, he has been in Coaching two. Jaclyn Remo his daughter, who just re- able to work with both cently graduated from Stockton State Uni- the past 16 years. Jeff Remo, born and versity, and his son Ryan, who is currently Kevin has taught math raised in the Town playing baseball at Fordham University. and been a baseball, of Mahwah, N.J. He basketball and volleyball coach at Pas- was a 3-sport star at cack Hills High School for the past seven NICK DELCALZO Mahwah High School Thomas L. Della Torre years. Before PH, he taught and coached earning 9 Varsity let- Special Achievement Award at Northern Highlands, Pascack Valley, and ters, receiving various Moorestown. all league, county, and Nick Delcalzo is a state recognition in each sport he played. graduate of Hasb- A graduate of Pascack Valley, Kevin earned In his senior year at Mahwah, he committed rouck Heights High 10 varsity letters as a baseball, basket- and signed a letter of intent to play football School, where he ball and soccer player, earning All-County at University of Pittsburgh, where Dan Ma- was a three-sport recognition twice in baseball as well as be- rino was the current QB. In June of his se- athlete and a mem- ing named the MVP of the Bergen County nior year, the selected him in ber of the football, Baseball Tournament. He attended St. the 6th round of the basketball and base- Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where draft. Jeff chose to play baseball for the ball teams. Nick was he was honored as all Atlantic 10 both as Cubs instead of going the a player on the undefeated State Cham- an infielder and a closer. When he gradu- route. Unfortunately, Jeff was involved in pionship football team in 1969, which ated, he held fourteen school records and an accident that ended his baseball career. was ranked #1 in the state of New Jersey was recognized as a 1st Team Academic At 21 years old Jeff was still sought after, that year by the Star Ledger. Nick played All-American. Since graduation he has to play QB at the college level, and was for legendary coach Pete LaBarbiera, who been inducted into both the SJU baseball awarded a scholarship to play football at served as Nick’s mentor and friend for Hall of Fame as well as the SJU Athletic the University of Texas El Paso, where he over 50 years. Hall of Fame. earned 3 varsity letters and had the op- portunity to play for two current NFL head Nick went on to attend Seton Hall Uni- However, Kevin is most proud of his coaches, Andy Reid () and versity where he attained his degree in coaching accomplishments because of Dirk Koetter (). Health and Physical Education. He also the chance to help teenagers enjoy and earned his Master’s Degree in Educational participate in sports like he was fortunate For the past 25 years Jeff has been a Leadership from Jersey City State Col- enough to do. In his seven years as the Physical Education teacher at Mahwah High lege. Nick spent 40 years as a teacher varsity basketball coach at Pascack Hills, School, coaching various sports throughout and administrator with the Hasbrouck he compiled a record of 161-40, won 6 the years. He was the varsity softball coach Heights School District. He retired from league titles and 4 State Sectional Titles. for 6 years, compiling a record of 118-55. the school in 2015, and still serves as the In his 5 years as a varsity baseball coach, He also was the head varsity football coach Head Football Coach of the Hasbrouck his teams have reached the State Sectional for 20 years, and compiled over 100 wins Heights Football program. Nick is cur- Finals three times, winning their first title with a record of 121-87. rently in his 43rd year coaching for Hasb- this spring. In his 12 seasons as a head rouck Heights, 33rd as the . coach, 5 of his teams have been recog- Jeff ‘s first two years as the head football nized as the Small School Team of the Bear coach he started out with a 1-18 record, Nick’s career highlights include: 239 by the BCCA. his last two seasons concluded with back to career wins, 3 state championships, 14 back state championships at Met Life sta- league titles, 20 playoff appearances Residing in Montvale, Kevin has a 6-year dium, and a 22-2 record. Over the past 10 and 8 state final appearances. Nick old son named Jackson who is in Kinder- years as the varsity baseball coach, Jeff has was named Bergen County Coach of the garten and whom Kevin currently coaches compiled a record of 196-87, just 4 wins Year two times and was inducted into in soccer and baseball and looks forward shy of 200, which he should eclipse this the NJSIAA Hall of Fame. Of all of Nick’s to coaching this winter in basketball as upcoming season. Over the years, Jeff has accomplishments, he says “the thing that

10 I am most proud of are the friendships and memories that I have made along the way.”

Nick is married to his supportive and loving wife Gloria, has three children Nicholas, Holly and Kevin, and his three grandchildren, Addyson, Nicholas and Christopher.

PATRICK KIVLEHAN Professional Athlete

Patrick attended Saint Joseph Regional High School, where he earned six varsity letters in football and baseball. This talented, selfless athlete earned All- State, All-County and All-League post season honors in football and All-County and All-League honors in base- ball. Pat was honored by the YMCA in 2008 as a high school athlete.

Upon graduation, Patrick attended on a full scholarship and played JORDEN CONNER BERRY football there all four years as a defen- Inspirational / Courageous Youth Award sive back. After his college football career ended, this versatile athlete tried out for the I am 19 years old and a recent graduate of Westwood Regional Jr. Sr. High Rutgers baseball team in the Spring of his School. I played four years with the Westwood Cardinals Football Team. senior year. Not only did he make the team, but he batted .392 with 14 home runs, 50 I was diagnosed with Autism (PDD-NOS) at two years old, and was in ther- runs batted in and 24 stolen bases in 51 apy since 2 two years old attempting to handle the side effects associated games. For his play, he was named the Big with this condition. As I got older and more able to handle the stresses as- East Player of the Year. sociated with sounds, touch, and certain physical issues like hand flapping, I joined Westwood Football as a freshman. I played and as In 2012, Patrick was drafted by the Seattle a freshman and a sophomore, and played defensive and special teams on Mariners in the Major League Baseball draft. Varsity as a junior and a senior. Despite Autism causing issues such as occa- Working his way up the ladder from A to sionally mishearing plays being called to me, mistaking it with another play AA to AAA, Pat’s skills improved and he (hyposensitivity to sound), or occasionally having silent meltdowns (another continued to advance. Beginning his career major effect of Autism), the coaches and players were always there to help with the Mariners (2012), he was traded to me out and help me contain the issues. the (2015), back to Se- attle (2016), then to the I studied motivation prolifically using the Oxford Handbook on Motiva- (2016) where he finally made it to the major tion and many side papers and developed my own methodology to motivate leagues. In 2015, Patrick earned a spot on people on the sidelines, practicing the comments and delivery beforehand. the roster on the men’s baseball represent- I wanted to be as useful as humanly possible to my team, whether I was on ing the United States in the Pan American the sidelines or on the field so that we had a victory. games in Toronto. It has not been an easy road, but Patrick is currently playing for the One quote I live by is this, from Peter Diamandis, “The only way to succeed (2017)and, hopefully, has is to innovate.” Every method I made to motivate my teammates was innova- found a permanent home there. tive usages of established psychological theories.

I am attending the University of Delaware, where I am studying Biochemistry.

11 FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETES

EMILY CALABRESE • Ramapo High School • 12 Varsity Letters

First Team All North Jersey Basketball and First Team All-County Basketball Second Team All-League Volleyball and Lacrosse 2015 and 2017 Second Team All State Group Three Basketball Only Player in School History to achieve 1000 points and 1000 Rebounds 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All League Basketball Ridgewood News Sophomore of the Year Group Two State Volleyball Champions Bergen Record Athlete of Week and 2017 Ramapo Female Athlete of the Year Attending St. Bonaventure University

LEXI DEL GIZZO • Tenafly High School • 11 Varsity Letters

All-American (800 meters) and 2016 First Team All-State 800 meters First Team All-North Jersey Winter and Spring Track 2016 Outdoor 800 meter State Champion 2x State runner up 800 meters indoor/outdoor 2017 3x All-County Winter Track and 2x All-County Spring Track 2017 North Jersey Athlete of the Year and 2016 Spring Athlete of the Season 2017 North-Jersey Indoor Track Athlete of the Year 2x North Jersey Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year (2016, 2017) Attending Georgetown University

VICTORIA MARINO • Northern Highlands High School • 7 Varsity Letters

Three time First Team All County in Lacrosse Three time First Team All County in Field Hockey Six time All League in Lacrosse Six time All League in Field Hockey Ran Relay for Life and assisted in raising $82,000 In charge of Church Youth Group Vice President of Student Council State Sectional Champion Attending Marist College

OLYMPIA MARTIN • Ridgewood High School • 11 Varsity Letters

Second for the state of NJ at Holmdel and 11th for the Nike Northeast Regional First for North One Sectional at Garret Mountain First Team All-County for 3200 and 1600 Spring Track 2013, 2014 and 2015 Coaches Awards for Cross Country 2014 Coaches Award for Track and Field and Track Coaches Awards for Freshmen, Junior, Sophomore Member of 2014 Meet of Champions Team Championship First Team All-County for 2014 (track), 2015 (track), 2016 (C/C) and All-County Second Team for 2013 Bergen Record Athlete of Week and The “Big North Conference Runner of the Year” name by NJ.COM Member of National Honor Society and Art Honor Society Attending Rutgers University; Mason Gross School of the Arts

MICHELLE RUBINETTI • Northern Valley Demarest • 10 Varsity Letters

2016 and 2017 First Team All-County Indoor Track (pole-vault) 2016 and 2017 Frist Team All-County Outdoor Track (pole-vault) 2017 Bergen Record Athlete of the Week County Record Holder in pole-vault for Indoor & Outdoor Track Two time runner-up in NJ State Meet of Champions Two time State Group Champion Eastern States Champion Member of National Honor Society Attending University of Pennsylvania

12 MALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETES

BRIAN R. BONINO • Paramus High School • 7 Varsity Letters

1st Team All County Football 1st Team All County Wrestling 3rd Team All State Wrestling Brian Piccolo Award Winner 2x Wrestling Team Sectional Champions Growing Gardens Nursery Volunteer Paramus Youth Football/Camp Volunteer Paramus 4th of July Parade Volunteer Attending Columbia University

JAMES KELLY • Northern Valley Old Tappan High School • 6 Varsity Letters

Closter Challenger Basketball Volunteer Family & Friends for Injured Marines Volunteer All County -Football All Group 3 -Football All County - Track and Field 2015 North1 Group 4 State Champion in Football North 1 Group 3 Team State Champion in Track and Field (2x) 2017 Track and Field Coaches Award Attending Bucknell University

MATTHEW MONAGHAN • River Dell High School • 7 Varsity Letters

3 Varsity sports, Football, Basketball, Baseball All League and All County Football 2016 State Sectional football Champions 2016 All League and All County Basketball 2017 2017 Basketball-Averaged a double-double Principal’s List Honors and 2017 River Dell Male Student Athlete of the Year Math Tutor and Active community Volunteer Morning Announcer for RDHS – Creator of “Bad Joke Friday” Attending Rutgers University Business School

KEVIN PEREZ • Elmwood Park Memorial High School • 6 Varsity Letters

First Team All-League Football First Team All-Conference Football First Team All-League Basketball Honorable Mention Basketball Swim America Volunteer Instructor Summer Jam Basketball Volunteer Elmwood Park Dental Volunteer Attending Wilkes University

JOHNATHAN VAN CLEFT • Cresskill HIgh School • 7 Varsity Letters

2016 and 2017 First Team All County Football 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All League Football 2017 First Team All County Track 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All League Track Volunteer Cresskill Recreation Counselor Attending John Jay College of Criminal Justice

13 J. BARRY STANFORD AWARD

LOUIS ACCEUS • St. Joseph Regional High School • 3 Varsity Letters

2016 League and State Champions 2016 New Jersey Star Ledger Team of the Year 2016 Number One Team in New Jersey and Tri-State Area 2016 All 2015 and 2016 All State Football 2014, 2015 and 2016 All League Football Attending North Carolina State University

CHARLES BAGIN • Don Bosco Prep • 3 Varsity Letters

2017 Basketball State Champions 2016 First Team All County 2015 and 2016 First Team All League News 12 Varsity All-State Honorable Mention NJS1AA Scholar-Athlete 2016 and 2017 Non-Public A North Sectional Champions 2017 Bergen County Jamboree Champions President of National Honor Society 2017 Valedictorian for Don Bosco Prep Attending Princeton University

JAMES J. CRISCIONE, JR. • Bergen Catholic High School • 5 Varsity Letters

Member of National Honor Society Led his team to three straight Tournament of Champions Team titles Won the 2014 American High School Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland Won the 2017 Bergen County Dan Luciano Championship 2017 North Jersey Boy’s Golf Player of the Year 2x First Team All-State and 3x First Team All-North Jersey 3x First Team All-County and 4x First Team All-Conference AJGA Leadership Links Playing Fore their Future Attending

MILES FRANKLYN • Bergen Catholic High School • 3 Varsity Letters

Bergen Catholic Academic Scholarship Recipient 2016 Top Drawer High School All American 2017 NJEA/News 12 New Jersey Scholar Athlete Award 2016 and 2017 Co-Captain of Big North United Division Champions 2016 Big North United MVP and 2014 Bergen Catholic Soccer MVP Ended High School Career with 49 goals and 21 assists 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All County 2015 Bergen Catholic Offensive Player of the Year and 2016 Bergen Catholic Soccer Player of Year 2016 and 2017 Bergen County All Star and 2016 BCSCA All State, Attending Syracuse University

14 JAKE KINNEY • Glen Rock High School • 4 Varsity Letters

2016-17 Captain-Glen Rock Ice Hockey State Champions All-Time Points Leader Glen Rock Ice Hockey 2017 Bergen Record Ice Hockey Player of the Year NJ Devils Player of the month (December 2016) 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All North Jersey and 2016 and 2017 Second Team All-State 2016 and 2017 Second Team MSG Varsity All Tri-State Team 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All Bergen County Voice of Democracy Essay Winner- Glen Rock, 3rd Place Bergen County Volunteer Coach Glen Rock Mite Ice Hockey Clinic Attending Babson College

SAMANTHA MC CLUTCHY • Westwood High School • 4 Varsity Letters

2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All-League Won League Championship for four straight years 2016 and 2017 First Team All-County and 2015 Second Team All County 2017 Sectional Champion Bergen Record Athlete of the Week and 2017 North Jersey Player of the Year Holds School record for most points scored for Women’s Basketball (1,835) Second Team All-State Member of Spanish Honor Society Attending Dominican College

JUSTIN MINAYA • Northern Valley Old Tappan High School • 3 Varsity Letters

2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All League Basketball 2016 and 2017 First Team All County Basketball 2017 Bergen Record Player of the Year Peer Mentor Church School Teacher Basketball Clinics Volunteer Attending University of South Carolina

DEVIN ORTIZ • St. Joseph Regional High School • 4 Varsity Letters

First Team- All League, County, State and Metro (Baseball) Candidate for Gatorade Player of the Year 2014 Member of 15 U USA Baseball Team Achieved 100 hit milestone in Senior year Athlete of the Week for Sophomore, Junior and Senior year Attending

15 J. BARRY STANFORD AWARD

JULIANA RODRIGUEZ • Northern Valley Old Tappan HS • 4 Varsity Letters

New Jersey Softball Gatorade Player of the Year 2015, 2016, and 2017 First Team All American Ranked Number Seven Player in the Country Four Year Member of National Honor Society State Sectional Champs for Softball, first time in 33 years Holds all NVOT hitting records Only struck out twice in career Attending UCLA

KASSIDY SHETLER • Ramsey High School • 4 Varsity Letters

2016 and 2017 Bergen Record Field Hockey Player of the Year 248 career points Third Team All-State Junior Year Silver Medal US Junior Olympics 2015, 2016 and 2017 First Team All-County and First Team All-League 2016 and 2017 First Team All-North Jersey National Honor Society and National Foreign Language Society Four year Scholar Athlete Award Interact Club and Student Congress Attending Rutgers University

GABRIELE STEFANINI • Bergen Catholic High School • 2 Varsity Letters

First Team All League 2017 First Team All County 2017 Second Team All State Bergen Record Athlete of the Week Volunteer coach for Basketball camp Was selected to the All Star Team for the Bergen County vs. Passaic County All Star game. Bergen Catholic MVP Attending Columbia University

MICHAEL VIETRI • Dumont High School • 12 Varsity Letters

2016 and 2017 First Team All County in Soccer 2016 and 2017 Frist Team All County in Wrestling Member of National Honor Society Vice President of Italian Honor Society Participant of St. Mary’s Church Food Drives Relay for Life – American Cancer Society Attending Springfield College

16 HONOREES FROM 1966-2016 YMCA PERSON OF THE YEAR 1966 Addison Burroughs 1992 Mike Fratello 2004 Mike Miello 1968 Vince Lombardi 1993 Sr. Lawrence Mahon & 2005 Jerry Emison 1980 Don Criqui Mickey Corcoran 2006 Ralph Lella 1981 Gene Michael 1994 Jon Hanson 2007 Capt. Robert P. McGovern 1982 Tom Della Torre 1995 Paul Giblin 2008 Jeff Jasper 1983 John McMullen 1996 James F. Higgins 2009 Judge Michael R. Dressler 1984 Joseph Squillace 1997 Bert Ammerman 2010 Ed Craumer 1985 Clifford Coyman 1998 Eugene Westlake 2011 Bill Madden 1986 Senator Bill Bradley 1999 W. “Pat” Schuber 2012 Dr. Michael Kuchar 1987 M. Jerry Breslin, Jr. 2000 Barbara Gaydick & 2013 Michael A. Maron 1988 Dr. Allan Levy Ed Strohmeyer 2014 Bob Carcich 1989 George Martin 2001 Dr. Paul Berman 2015 Victor Cruz 1990 William McDowell 2002 Anne Donovan 2016 Patrick J. Fletcher 1991 2003 Tony Karcich PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

1966 Curt Blefary, Baseball 1982 Mike Laga, Baseball 2000 Tony Campbell, NBA 1967 Elston Howard, Yankees 1983 NJ Rams 2001 Mark DeRosa, Atlanta 1968 Bill Hands, Baseball 1984 Dave Jennings, Football Braves 1969 Teata Semiz, Bowling 1985 , Baseball 2003 , Giants 1970 Brant Alyea, Baseball 1986 Dan Pasqua, Yankees 2004 John Flaherty, NY Yankees 1971 Bill Ziobro, Golf 1987 Karl Nelson, Giants 2005 Zack Smithlin, Baseball 1972 Billy Paultz, Basketball 1988 Ed Whitman, Golf 2006 Howard Cross, Giants 1973 Ron Johnson, Giants 1989 Jack Lazorko, Baseball 2008 Jeffrey Allan Feagles 1975 Ed Marinaro, Football 1990 Jim McGovern, Golf Giants 1976 , 1994 Cassandra Bally, Golf 2009 Shooter Hunt 1977 NJ Sports Authority 1996 Wayne Chrebet, Jets 2010 Jerry Palmieri 1978 Jim Bouton, Atlanta 1997 Doug Glanville, Chicago (Professional Coach) Braves Cubs 2011 Vin Mazzaro 1979 Otto Greiner, Golf 1998 Bobby Jones, 2012 Christina McHale 1980 Bruce Harper, Football 2013 Morgan Hoffmann Kathleen Mosolino, Basketbal. . 1999 Ron Villone, Cincinnati 1981 George Chinaglia, Soccer Reds

RICHARD POOR AWARD FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

1987 George Baldwin 2002 Kathy Pignatelli 2013 Timothy J. Cronin 1988 Dick Rodda 2003 Evan Baumgarten Jerry Keegan 1989 Tom Simos 2004 Marty Caspare 2014 James Kelly 1990 Bob Potts 2005 Kevin Purcell 2015 Richard D’Amico 1991 Al Imbimbio 2006 David Walsh 2016 Brian Beddoe 1992 Jeff Jasper & 2007 Jim Oettinger & Jacob Brown Cheryl Miller-Porter 1993 Yaz Consalvo 2008 Detective Kenneth Martin 1995 Doug Parcells 2009 Ed Seavers 1996 Doug & Linda Yennie 2010 Al K. Deaett 1997 George Potterton Joe Luongo 1998 Dennis Steinberg 2011 Dominick Polifrone 1999 Mike Pirone Lee & Annie Tremble 2000 Jim MacDonald 2012 John Wroblewski 2001 Bruce McFarlane Sean McCann

17 NICHOLAS SAINGAS SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

1966 Pete Carlesimo 1988 Ed Strohmeyer 2003 Frank DeLuise 1970 James A. McFaul 1989 Ed Caporale Greg Butler 1971 Frank Misar 1990 Sal Cascio 2004 Frank Dawson 1974 Casper Muehleck 1991 Tony Comeleo 2005 Ed Craumer 1975 Jack Yockers 1992 John Mazziota 2006 Michael J. O’Brien 1976 Tom Della Torre 1993 Fred Conrad 2007 Richard Bennett 1977 Matty Certosimo 1994 Jerry Emison 2008 Reginald Williams 1978 Lou Lanzalotto 1995 Lou Molino 2009 Jay Mahoney 1979 Joe Cervino 1996 Pete LaBarbiera 2010 Joseph Leicht 1980 Eugene Littler Chuck Swenson 2011 Frank “Butch” Servideo 1981 Richard Hitt 1997 Mike Miello 2012 Frederick Stengel, Jr. 1982 Dan Luciano 1998 Bill Librera 2013 Peter Crandall 1983 Larry Ennis, Sr. 1999 Jerry Lewis 2014 Paul J. Puglise 1984 Bill Monaghan 2000 Tom Imparato 2015 Roy Nygren 1985 Mickey Corcoran 2001 Ray Siegrist 2016 Tim Byron 1986 Rip Collins 2002 Al Taliaferro 1987 Jack Speary Bob Carcich

WILLIAM CORCORAN SERVICE TO YOUTH AWARD

1979 Rose Marie Battaglia 1991 M.J. Sokolik 2006 Deborah J. Paul 1980 Sister Lawrence Mahon 1992 Beverly Rosenstein 2007 Constance Story 1981 Doris Grassini 1993 Yvonne Boggio 2008 Dianne Furusawa 1982 Mary Ann Pieshala 1994 Chris Cauda 2009 Melissa Landeck 1983 Kitty Batterson 1995 Sue Liddy 2010 Leslie Stephen 1984 Joan Brown 1997 Beth DelVecchio 2011 Janet Molino 1985 Barbara Barlow 1998 Angela Hickey 2012 MariaElena Bellinger 1986 Barbara Gaydick 1999 Louise Springer 2013 Steve Silver 1987 Pat Harrington 2000 Bev Karch 2014 Maria Nolan 1989 Eileen Sake 2001 Val Darden 2015 Helen Antzoulides 1989 Chris Fitzpatrick 2004 Barbara Muller 2016 Karla Mixon 1990 Brenda Canal 2005 Sharon Iacono

THOMAS L. DELLA TORRE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

1994 Vernon Rollins 2002 Al Naimo 2010 Greg Toal 1995 Ed Church 2003 Herb Cohen 2011 Hank Horbatuck 1996 Bill Harris 2004 Robert Kingsley 2012 Robert Valli 1997 Charles Brown 2005 Bob Seddon 2013 Howard Conklin 1998 Henry Corsale 2006 C. Christian Schmid 2014 Charles W. Johnson 1999 Paul Schwartz 2007 Bill Jaeger 2015 Pat Tirico 2000 Joe DeFalco 2008 Dennis Rossi 2016 Kurt Hommen 2001 Joe Montesano 2009 Edward Salvi WOMAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1966 Maureen Orcutt, Golf 1970 Evelyn Terhune, Fencing 1974 Shirley Babington & 1967 Marge Mason, Golf 1971 Joan Oleske, Golf Marti Cavanaugh 1968 Betty Gerson, 1972 Louise Gonnerman, Tennis Platform Tennis Horse Back Riding 1973 Rose Marie Battaglia, 1977 Helen McMahon, Bowling 1969 Louise Gonnerman, Tennis Basketball 1977 Carol Blazejowski, Basketball 1979 Anne Donovan, Basketball

18 SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

1978 Joseph McCrane 1991 Andrew Feintuch 2000 John Ponchak Promotion of Meadowlands Contribution to Outstanding Career as a Sports Complex Development of Substance Baseball Coach Awareness Programs 1979 Gerry Lees Mike Mullin Contribution to Bergen Robert W. Peterson YMCA Bowler of the Decade County Athletics Contribution to Sports History 2001 Bob Kurland Metropolitan Amateur 1992 Tim Higgins Lifetime Contribution to Sports Baseball League Professional Excellence i. Sports Officiating Marty Rivard - Outstanding 1981 Rutherford Sr. Basketball Coaching Career National Baseball 1993 Jeff Albies Championship Team Contribution to College John Kirchhof - Baseball Coaching Outstanding Career as a Dave Anderson - Cross Country Coach Contribution to Bergen 1994 Chris Donfield County Sports Outstanding Success as 2002 Ed Camp Basketball Coach Professional Excellence 1982 Malcolm Borg in Sports Officiating Contribution to Bergen 1995 Charlie McGill County Sports Contribution to Bergen Beth Powell County Sports Outstanding Coaching of and 1983 Edward A. Jesser, Jr. Service to High School Contribution to Bergen Al Hynes Volleyball County Professional Excellence in Sports Officiating 2003 Ralph Borgess 1984 Caiphus Vilakazi Lifetime Contribution to For Athletic Chris Langan Athletics Accomplishment Combining Athletic and Academic Excellence George Jockish 1985 Marden Nystrom Outstanding Contribution to For Service to the YMCA 1996 Ralph Cobb Youth of Bergen County Outstanding Career as a 1987 Bob Zschack Baseball Coach 2004 Bob Lynch Outstanding Service to Youth Lifetime Contribution to Ed Koehler Athletics Colonel Don Hull First Bergen County Contribution to Amateur Athletic Trainer Sue Liddy Athletics Outstanding Basketball 1997 Stephanie Habif Coaching Career 1988 Betty Semenecz Contribution to Volleyball Contribution to Bergen 2005 Larry Barr County Youth 1998 Paul Heenehan - Outstanding Service to the Extraordinary Success Y and Bergen County Youth 1989 Troast Athletic Club as a Soccer Coach Outstanding Service to Jim Jacobsen Youth of Hackensack Tony Karcich - Extraordinary Special Achievement Success as a Football Coach as a Golf Coach 1990 Bill Madden Contribution to Sports John Kenny Pat Sempier Contribution to the YMCA Special Achievement Dan Gasalberti and Bergen County Youth as a Kicking Coach Contribution to Substance Awareness Programs 1999 1998-99 Teaneck Basketball Stan Woods Team Special Achievement Group IV State Champions as a Wrestling Coach

19 2007 Joseph Cervino Jr. Michael Ives Achievement as a Baseball Lifetime Contribution to and Wrestling Coach Swimming

2008 Adolph “Sonny” Santorine 2014 Frank Salvano Special Achievement in Special Achievement for Scheduling and Extraordinary Success as a Organization for Athletic Baseball Coach Directors Louis Ravettine 2009 Peter Amoruso, Special Achievement for Professional Excellence Excellence in Sports in Sports Officiating Officiating

Peter J. DeFranco, Joseph A. Del Buono, Sr. Professional Excellence Special Achievement for in Sports Officiating Outstanding Career as Coach and Leadership 2010 Mitch Mele, for teh BCCA Professional Excellence in Sports Officating Tara Madigan Special Achievement for Curtis March, Outstanding Coaching of Lifetime Contributions and Service to High to School Soccer Girls and Boys Basketball 2015 Keith Breznovits Sean Kelly, Special Achievement for BCC Basketball Professional excellence in Mike LoPresti, Soccer Officiating FDU Women’s Bowling Craig Nielsen 2011 Mike Glynn Special Achievement for Outstanding Cross Coaching Country & Track Coaching Alfred P. Roth Brian Long Special Achievement for Outstanding Basketball Coaching Coaching Career Jeffery L. Yearing Tracy Trobiano Special Achievement for Outstanding Girls Soccer Coaching Coaching Career 2016 Joe Belger 2012 Terence Burke, Football & Special Achievement for Baseball Coach Professional Excellence in Sport Officiating John Gorman, Professional Excellence in Sports Tom Zaccone Officiating Special Achievement Award for Excellence in Coaching 2013 Mike Corcoran Professional Excellence in Sports Officiating

20 WALTER E. GOEPEL AMATEUR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

1968 Cal MacCracken, Tennis 1993 Darius Pemberton, Track Bernice Slezak, Golf 1969 Jackie Sims, Cycling 1995 James Arendt, Swimming 1972 Frank Capsouras, Wrestling and Wheelchair Racing Robert Dow, Fencing 1996 Paul Lee, Tennis 1975 Steve Woznick, Cycling Liliko Ogasawara, Judo

1976 Clyde Worthen, Judo 1997 Jim Manno, Running Christine Sacco, Basketball 1977 Tom Husted, Wrestling 1998 Jamie Levine, Tennis 1978 Jimmy Dee, Golf Ken MacDonald, Golf Joe McVeigh, Running 1979 Craig Beardsley, Swimming 1999 Jean Chodnicki, Running 1980 Jim Doyle, Hockey Hank Conway and Val Elaine Zayak, Figure Skating Orosz, Tennis

1981 Tim Mullen, Basketball 2000 Martin Catalioto, Golf Laura Dougherty, Basketball Katie Allison, Golf Celita Schulz, Judo 1982 Elias Zurita, Soccer Grace Kim, Tennis 2001 Toshiko D’Elia, Running

1983 Jack Tichacek, Fencing 2002 Kelly Hecking, Swimming Andy Muhlstock, Baseball Tim Dyas, Running

1984 Chris Catalfo, Wrestling 2003 Kim Salma, Wrestling Doug Nelson, Judo Frank P. Lucianna, Running Terry, Patty, Christine O’Reilly, Tennis 2004 Jan Viviani, Epee Fencing Meagan Hughes, Swimming 1985 Mark, Peter, Armand Leone, Horseback Riding 2005 Bonnie Schwartz, Swimming Celia Schutz, Judo Andrew Guiliani, Golf

1986 Lee Shelley, Fencing 2007 Arthur Wein, Swimming Beth Beglin, Field Hockey 2008 Brooke Lindsey Ammerman, 1987 Jim McGovern, Golf Hockey Jasmin Jones, Track 2009 James LaGreca, Running 1988 Jessica Grieco, Cycling Mike Wasko, Bobsledding 2010 Jim Bononno, Triathlete

1989 Craig Halyard, Jump 2011 Jenn Brunet, Running Lisa Schwartz, Karate 2012 Maya Lawrence, Fencing 1991 Rich Barretta, Running Tom Eickelberg, Running Rachel Pchola, Swimming 2013 Brian P. HIll, Running 1992 Herb Perez, Taekwondo Alison Vort, Freestyle, Skiing 2014 Kathy Graef, Running

2015 Charlotte Samuels

21 J. BARRY STANFORD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS 1986 Richard Massey 2007 Christina Law 2013 Natalie Carti Cathy Kaminski Alyssa May Roland Gamez Tayler D. Wejnert Katie Gattoni 1987 Brian Wells Niall Anthony Buckley Jonathan Germano Kirsten Christenson Alexander Lee Robert Kaminsky Corey Raji Terry Li 1990 Ginny Dalton Fred Santaite Hannah Petrone Andreas Maier Noah Pounds Kevin McMullan 2008 Brittany Bauinco Ani Sarkisian Pat Sullivan Aileen C. Daniels Samantha Wilkes Sara Ely 1992 Heather Wilson Lisa Jaris 2014 Caroline M. Chagares Casey Kutner Christian J. Trautwein Cindy Ha Keon Williams Lindsey Elizabeth Rogers 1997 Don Pritzlaff Madison Levine 2009 Jared Forestieri Taryn Anne DeLeon 1998 Kate McNamara Jack Holuba Allison Neumann Gregory C. Hoffman Nia Reed 1999 Stephanie Smith Daniel Levine Clare Shea Marie Minasi Mark J. Fossati 2000 Erin Engelhardt Chuck Stewart Jake Rollins John Cole Jaclyn Ann Wood Johnny Sebastian Alecko Eskandarian Eric Norgarrd 2010 Foriana Borova 2015 Zack Chakonis Philip Stolt Ashley Nicole Clarke Tommy Hatton John Farelli, Jr. Melissa L. Heath 2001 John Blackgrove Jackie Marshall Rosemary Menyhart Karen Seavers David Najem Taylor Anne Parcells Jim Wladyka Lindsay M. Runge Christina Marie Paspalas Timothy Swatek Marina Reilly 2002 David Policano Marc Rienas Jeannine Mondescando Jack Vigneron Marisa Suarez 2011 Aiyana Whitney Thomas Barnes 2016 Jason Arthur 2003 Gary Grant Gabriella Cuevas Maria Bellinger Anike Orimogunje John T. Marut Sabrina DeFreese Jerry Rinaldi Erin Mary McGovern Rashan Gary Stephen Mozia Sophia Gulati 2004 Brian Toal Patrick Rono Dylan Rocchio Zak Pollinger Kaleb Zuidema Sam Schneider Patrick Sullivan 2005 Lauren Cash 2012 Charles Aexandre Copti Nick Suriano Brian Cushing Ashley Jenna De Young Jordan Alexis Wilmoth Steven Hunt Casey Marie Fazio Vin Mazzaro Devin Fuller Jim Taranto Myasia K. Jacobs Tahirah Williams Leo Lim Heather Zurich Harrison A. Shih Daryian Anthony Miles 2006 Stephen Erickson Rebecca Skovira Kyle Lustenberger Kelci Smesko Chris Hogan Amy Piccinich Alana Presslaff Tricia Murphy Kennelly

22 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1966 1972 1977 1981 Neil Hering Lee “Skip” Johnson Tom Sienkiewicz Lou Kertesz Bruce Jankowski Mark MacCracken Taryn Carter Margaret Niemann Charlie Adrion John Cleary Gregory Baron Joe Balanco Bob McLachlin Greg Miller Linda DeRenzo Renee Carter Doug Cook Gary Gramkow Chris Catalfo Billy McGovern Bill Medea Mike Murburg Debra Leopold Cathy Crocco Howard Hilliard Bob Kleinert James Hennessy John Pedati Mike Schmeding Gayle Nochimson Caroline Morris 1973 Roger Jones Mark Wiley 1967 Tim Conheeney Doreen Piano Judy Wasmer Jim Hudson Diane Lovato Scott Sarnoski Bob McLachlin Bob Kleinert Debra Wojak 1982 Joe Cordo Jack Lazorko Roger Remo Farrell Sheridan Bill Willoughby 1978 Virginia Augusta Steve Goepel Chris Catalfo Kevin Edwards Ted Shoebridge 1974 Jenna Stern Marie McVeigh Bob Kleinert David Laube Glenn Ruroede 1968 Diane Lovato Maureen Carroll Judith Palmer Ed Kochajki Glenn Fava James Mullen Rich Byrne Mike Hutton Beth Beglin Linda DeRenzo Sue Parker Rich Halkovich Carl Padovano Scott Sarnoski Wesley Walton Lee Martinson Jean Chodnicki Jean Dickson Ellen Quantmeyer Rich Holdt Steve Vasquez Joe Viola Randal Sokolik MaryAnn Hedricks Sue Zak 1983 Bill Willoughby Vic DiPasquale 1969 Vanessa Hugley 1979 Sue Kupec Mike Fanuzzi Mark Cieslak Steve Bauman Gary DePatfo 1975 Amy Lyons Kathy Klaschka Steve Adams David Laube Hank Degenaars Rich Holdt Karen Smith Mara Jefferson Carolyn Sonzogni Gary Barakat Kevin Byrne Steve Cannon John Donnelly Becky Deetz Suzanne Mone Debbie Spell 1970 Glen Fava John Eberle Mike Ritchie Les Cason Maria Devita Barbara Oakley Kirsten Teschauer Joe Murray Tom Husted Derrick Taylor Chris Elliot Trica Hoff Valerie Pagan 1984 Bob Walsh Dan Noah Stephen Schadler Roger Farah Kathy Pfund 1980 Dana Pellegrino Dave Nowacki Ian Leavesley Dan Drescher 1971 Kathy Suriani Kathy Lou Leone Christine Adkins Joel Raucci Tony Durkin Frank O’Kunak Larry Ennis, Jr. 1976 Francine Bonczkowski Patti Gerckens Bruce Basile Kevin Byrne Jim Gravalis Bruce Richardson Brian Higgins Pat Angowski Laura Dougherty Sandy Gordon Bruce Bokor Tom Franco Douglas Jackson Vito Rosell Mark MacCracken Jennifer Bednarek Karen Gaines Kim Lehmann Tom D’Arminio Mark Giordano Louis Yannitsadis Andy Muhlstock Becky Deetz Anne Marie Rodrigue Keith Hagman Nancy Osley Tom Husted Michelle Weiss

23 1985 1990 1995 2000 Andy Papathanassiou Bill Cobb Joe Piela Grant Adams Margaret Scutro Karen Franz Jonna Iacono Beth Androski Bill Buckley Chris Boran Anthony DiCosmo Josh Kauke Christine Adkins Jen Krokus Debbie Chadwick Maritsa Christoudias Greg Horner Jason Cue Jim Finn Pat McManus Patti Gerckens Matilda Miranda Sarah Kayal Shenee Clarke Andy Luraschi Chris Marrone Matt Illian Joseph Robinson Sandy Gordon Lori Rogoff Diana Lana Natalie Glavan Chris Sullivan Craig Masker Justin Schwartz Joe Tyburczy Kim Lehmann Lori Rohr Caitlin Schrein Jamie Lilien 1986 1991 1996 2001 Scott Alia Paul Magrini Adrian Puzio Luis Castillo Lizanne Coyne Lori Rohr Rosanna Azzolino Melissa Conway Mark Casey Mike Doto Andrew Badurina Donald Fanelli Sue DeAlessandro Megan Burke Melanie Bussanich Kimberly Farhat Nick DiGiorgio Jamie Lake Frank Chamberlin Ray Henderson Betsy Myers Raquel DeBonis Kristy Smith Stephanie Finke Pat Doran James Meloro Walter King Trevor O’Grady Margaret Rottkamp Dawn Johnson Bronwyn Tobin Alison Marino Scott Miller Randy Neal Joseph Yiu Karon Singleton Celia Schutz Melissa Wyka Julie Ulbrich Erin Piscetta 1987 1992 1997 2002 Frank Manning Rob Reeder John Lerch Miles Austin Kim Baumbach Teri Martin Deidre McCarthy Jessica Fazekas Eric Bollinger John Cappelmann Luke Hedges Matt Henry Fran Simon Paige Fuller Dana Satir Erin Henry Cory Booker Dave Schuman Leo Jones Matthew Horesta Lauren Singleton Krista Kalnins Jennifer Crusius Katelyn Kleinert Chris Rae Dennis Sullivan Kris Kordula Ryan Pissari Tara Sullivan Jennifer Metz Kerry Frazer Monique Henry Scott Ryder Craig Zaikov James Van Orden Dave Sica Kim Wilson Mary Moser Arianna Pruett Clair Nowakowski 1988 1993 1998 2003 Matt Morgan Alex Hayden Michael Bassett Dave Brauntuch Richele Van Zandt Christine Sacco Lindsay Davis Julie Emanuel Derrick Horner Frank Carriere Adam Scholze Nick Calandrino Jennifer Finley Jennifer Accordino Melinda Colon Kelly Fazekas Walt McCall Joseph Castellano Rob Barrabee Robert Richardson Pam Healy Kathy Caldwell Lauren Dickinson Alison Finley Jason Miller Duane Eason Matthew Caporletti Joe Sandberg Amy Kempf M. Eberspeacher Molly Harrington Kim Mineo John Reese Kevin Montelbano Cary Snyder Ken Sinkovitz Ann Wellington Tracy Smith Meghan Quinlan Courtney Reggo 1989 1994 1999 2004 Gerry Dey Anthony Hampton Jim Burt Brian Miller Christy Gilmour Aimee McGuire Meaghan Asselta Jenna Bauberger David Frazier Marc Bautis Corey Kunz Kevin Moran Laura Gilligan Michelle Maldonado Cheryl Burdick Erin Curatola David Georgas Marty Hickey Tim McDonagh Jack Riley Lora Matteis Lauren Miller Julie Clifford Amanda Jones Peter Ohnegian Garett Kreitz Joe Scott Sean Ryan Jen McDermott Jenna Rogers Jennifer Flinchum Justine Lupo Tim Pernetti Rob Tardio Chris Simms Ari Zamir Stacey Zweil Jen Wright Rachel VanWyckhouse Daina Pucur

24 2005 2010 2015 Alison Bryan Katherine Anne Courter Noreen Byrne Richard Guillod Jamie Kalafut Meghan Lewis Katie Curran Rachel Nicole Peña Alexandria Mesropyan Cody Kritzer Kirsten Savage Catherine Pagano Janine Davis Jessica Shevins Sydney Therese Scherer James LaGreca Alex Aitkens Kyle A. Ellerson Karolina Kowalski William James Leonard Joseph Giles-Harris Michael Mayer Brendan F. Miller Dwaine Haskins, Jr. Danielle Kroll Jonathan Sobo Brady W. Miller Danny Oquendo Brendan Mathew Wengerter Andrew Tummino 2006 2011 2016 Garrett Kroner Mel Lewis Emilie Rae Cieslak Jae Hyung Park Jill McGovern Victoria Leigh Corcoran Kaitlin Foley Kristina Meier Veronica Leigh Corcoran Kirsten Ling Tara Anne Wilk Emily Crevani Briann McDonough Taylor Woegens Thalia Ghalam Jessica Setless Kevin Condal Colin Daly Amy Van Alstine Eric Thomas Flanagan William Daly Anthony Pillari InSoo Hwang JohnThomas Giles-Harris David Popek William Lewis Thomas Rienas Byron Williams Dane McDermott William Rienas 2007 2012 Megan Jessica Glass Jaclyn Allegretta Lindsey Sue Jeltes Katherine Brock Alyssa Maier Allison Brown Kesley Ramsey Lexi Knief Daniel R. Crowley Marguerite Rivara Anthony Lisanti Mark Anthony Cieslak George Pecoraro Daniel Crimmins Daniel Emont William Maltin Lenny Smith 2008 Richard Van Cleft Bry Bonavita Kaitlyn Ann Cooney 2013 Kevin Allen Bostick Tim Barnes Kyle Elliott Michael Cummings III Patrick A. Kivlehan Naiquan Thomas Jason Kleinman Dante Tobler Jérôme Perkins JongMin Youn Pamela M. Kopfensteiner Lauren Beausoleil Veronica McGorry Melissa Errico Alexandra L. Rosenberger Paige Fernandez Sophie Lederer 2009 Kaitlin Lewis Carolyn Nicole Bryan Michelle T. Feldman 2014 Jaclynn M. Geitz Cheyenne Bellerand Erin Eileen McKenna Deanna Dilandro Sarah Pagano Madison Dunbar Christopher Carillo Katherine Haines John N. Ceccio Josette Norris Christopher Kuehn Luke Annichiarico Taro Thomas Shigenobu Christopher Pierre Mascetti Kevin T. Sonnet Jabrill Peppers Kevin Serrao Andrew T. Trumbetti

25 COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1966 Terry Murray 1983 Pat Pacillo 1995 Heidi Dawson U.S. Naval Academy, Football Seton Hall, Baseball Bucknell, Volleyball & Softball Ted Farnsworth Mark DeRosa 1967 Bruce Wayne Princeton, Tennis Pennsylvania, Football & Princeton, Football Baseball 1984 Ed Adrion 1968 Bruce Jankowski Pace, Basketball 1996 Jeremy Kahn Ohio State, Football Anne Maria Rodriguez Duke, Epee Fencing Springfield, Softball Gina Somma 1969 Ed Marinaro, Manhattan, Basketball Cornell, Football 1985 Bill Hyman Temple, Wrestling 1997 Dana Riley 1970 Steve Goepel Mary Ellen McGowan Texas, Running Colgate, Football Villanova, Track/Field Jesse Van Saun St. John’s, Soccer 1971 Ed Marinaro 1986 Rob Walton Cornell, Football Oklahoma State, Baseball 1998 Toph Lake Pattie McCluskey US Naval Academy, Baseball 1972 Leo Gasienica Pennsylvania, Track Jenna Rogers Rutgers, Football Dartmouth, Track 1987 Trey Bauer 1973 Bob Nagle Penn State, Football 1999 Lauren Cacciamani Penn State, Football Jan Kemmerling Penn State, Volleyball Clemson, Swimming Jim Finn 1974 Bruce Elia Pennsylvania, Football Ohio State, Football 1988 Greg Schiano Michael Fanuzzi Bucknell, Football 2000 Jessica Alcorta Kentucky, Football Dana Pellegrino Boston University, Hockey Fairfield, Basketball Michael Nurse 1975 Bruce Basile Iowa, Basketball Colgate, Football 1989 Robin Heim Damon Ponce DeLeon Bergen Community, Track/Field Seton Hall, Baseball 1976 Kevin Looram Bob Kratch Miami, Football Iowa, Football 2001 Don Pritzlaff Carlos Merchan Wisconsin, Wrestling FDU, Soccer 1990 Kim Wilson Montclair State, Basketball 2002 Lauren Dickinson 1977 Franklin Jacobs Brian Kenny Robert Morris, Softball FDU, Track/Field Villanova, Baseball Isaac Pavlik Seton Hall, Baseball 1978 Joseph Lally 1991 Doug Glanville Penn State, Football Pennsylvania, Baseball 2003 Alecko Eskandarian Jeanne Hengemuhle Virginia, Soccer 1979 Michael Brown Trenton State, Softball Michael Springer Columbia, Football Syracuse, Lacrosse 1992 Ed Peterson 1980 Keith Hagman Yale, Basketball 2004 Peter Boyer New Mexico, Baseball Drew, Soccer 1993 Jim Guarantano Rich Scanlon 1981 Tom Martucci Rutgers, Football Syracuse, Football Trenton State, Wrestling Bernadette Arbucho Beth Vesey Seton Hall, Softball College of NJ, Track 1982 Tim Jordan U.S. Naval Academy, Football 1994 David Frazier 2005 Ryan Grant Ramapo College National Manhattan College, Track Notre Dame, Football Championship Golf Team Dawn Johnson Esmeralda Negron Seton Hall, Basketball Princeton, Soccer

26 2006 Tamba Boimah Hali 2009 Mike Teel 2013 Remy J. McBain, Volleyball Penn State, Football Rutgers University, Football Rob Santaniello, Soccer Jessica Fazekas Heather Zurich Boston College, Track Rutgers University, Basketball 2015 Brittany Ammerman, Hockey Sarah Halejian, Basketball 2007 Kathryn Eileen Reilly 2010 Eric Katzman Dan Mendoza, Soccer Gettysburg College, Baseball Basketball 2016 John Robertson Ramel Meekins 2011 Matt Dubrowski Aiyana Whitney Rutgers University, Football Golf

2008 Joe Sandberg 2012 Stacie Dulkis, Soccer University of Pennsylvania, Steven Beauharnais, Football Football

MOST INSPIRATIONAL OR COURAGEOUS 1978 Angelo Policastro 2000 Mike Sheridan 2010 Moses C. Choi 1982 Steve Glasson 2001 Bill Willoughby Erika Lorenzini 1983 Dan Lloyd 2002 Jerry Labenski & 2011 Annie Kennelly 1984 Bob Schmonsees Alixandra Oros Corey De Leon 1985 John Maarleveld 2003 Mike Powers, Jonathan Fox & Toni-Marie Hals 1987 Lam Trinh Incardone Katie Brown 2012 Tyler Timothy Vitiello 1988 Brian Hartman & 2004 Warren “Pops” Tashian, Bob Rudolph Andrea Oberbeck Jim Ross & Brad Jones 2013 Jerson Calderón 1989 Ruth Rosenbaum 2005 Orestes Medina William H.Grundy 1990 Mark Buyyounouski 2006 Stephen Farrell Thomas LaCoppola 1991 Al Youakam Brett Vorchheimer 2014 Nicholas Leo 1993 Jon Vatcher 2007 Jack Elwood, Jason Rueda Matthew Leo 1994 Dave Dellentash Julia Flagg Chris Locurto 1995 Kevin Ruland Lauren Rhein 1996 Dana Catanese 2008 Freddie “Million Mile” Hoffman 2016 Edward G. Klein 1997 Greg Linteris & Matthew Joseph Robertson Christopher Tarallo John Smith 1998 Steve Adams 2009 Bryson McLeod 1999 Jackie Albanese Gary Buchheister Tad Jones Luke Gregory Menken

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46 COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY Congratulations to all the honorees.

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47 River Dell High School

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49 THE RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FAMILY CONGRATULATES

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CAF032-CIANJ Ad_v5c.indd 1 11/12/14 10:42 AM 55 CONGRATULATIONS! The Bergen County Coaches Association would like to congratulate the following: Bruce Harper Patrick Kivlehan YMCA Person of the Year Professional Athlete

Nick Delcalzo Matthew Kozuch Thomas L. Della Torre Special Achievement College Athlete

Tom Hoeland, Kevin Kirkby, Brian Dunn Jeff Remo Nicholas G. Saingas Service to Youth Special Achievement Ronald Knott Ed Volmer William Corcoran Service to Youth Richard Poor Service to Youth Jorden Berry Inspiration/Courageous Youth And All the student-athletes being honored tonight.

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The Dumont High School Athletic Booster Association congratulates Michael Vierti for receiving the YMCA’s J. Barry Stanford Award! We celebrate your achievements and your dedication to sports at Dumont High School. Congratulations to all the recipients!

58 Proud Supporter of the YMCA of Greater Bergen County. Congratulations to all of tonights honorees.

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59 60 Northern Highlands Regional High School

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61 Michael Vietri You have always worked so hard at everything you do! Congratulations on receiving the J. Barry Stanford Award You have made your family and Dumont High School very proud!

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63 Congratulations Coach Kirkby

Thank you for all you’ve done for the student athletes of Pascack Hills. You’ve set the bar high and have been a great example for your teams. You expect hard work, discipline and sacrifice from your players and lead by example. Your outstanding record speaks for itself.

With gratitude, The Pascack Hills Baseball and Basketball Boosters and Athletic Department.

64 BERGEN COUNTY WOMEN COACHES ASSOCIATION

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65 Congratulations ED VOLMER and all of tonight’s honorees.

Tom Curry and the Bergenfield High School Athletic Department

Thank you to all of my coaches and teammates throughout the years for your support. It’s been a great run! JOHN VAN CLEFT

66 The Students, Athletes, Faculty, Staff, and Administration of Tenafly High School

Congratulates LEXI DEL GIZZO ‘17 for receiving the YMCA High School Student‐Athlete Award Your outstanding contributions in athletics and academics are an inspiration. You are a wonderful ambassador of the Tenafly Public Schools academic and athletic communities, and we are proud to call you a Tiger. Warmest congratulations as you receive the 2017 YMCA High School Student‐Athlete Award.

With very best wishes, Tenafly Students, Athletes, Faculty, Staff, and Administration

Go Tigers!

67 Congratulations Victoria! We are so proud of all your accomplishments on and off the field. You are a wonderful daughter, sister, and granddaughter and your presence fills any room. We love you and

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Love, Mom, Dad, Nonna, Paulina and Isabella

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69 Big Blue Travel would like to congratulate all the Athletes and the Community Volunteers for the YMCA of Greater Bergen County’s 2017 Sports Award Banquet

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71 CONGRATULATIONS!

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73 CONGRATULATIONS BRUCE HARPER 2017 YMCA PERSON OF THE YEAR DWIGHT MORROW H.S. CLASS OF 1973

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74 Congratulations to our future leaders.

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75 The Ramapo Athletic Booster Association wishes to congratulate Emily Calabrese on her outstanding performance in Basketball, Volleyball and Lacrosse!

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76 “The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.” – Mother Teresa

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Congratulations to our friend Bruce Harper, Person of the Year You are true a champion of youth!

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79 Greater Alliance proudly supports the YMCA of Greater Bergen County Congratulations to the recipients of the 52nd Annual Sports Award

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82 Congratulations

All 2017 Honorees

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Closter’s Own- Bruce Harper

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And Coach Brian Dunn For His Continued Commitment

To ALL OF THE KIDS

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83 84 BILL CARBONE DOUG COSGROVE AND DAVE VANDERBUSH

The YMCA of Greater Bergen County is forever grateful for your dedicated service and contributions to the YMCA’s Annual Sports Dinner and the youth of Bergen County.

We the community of the YMCA of Greater Bergen County thank you for making a profound difference in the lives of children and community we serve.

85 THE YMCA OF GREATER BERGEN COUNTY GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS.

A. Puntasecca Contractors, Inc. Lakeland Bank Ramsey High School Applebee’s of Hackensack Lucianna & Lucianna, P.A. Ridgewood High School Balance Point Marino Family River Dell Board of Education Dr. Jason Baynes McDonald’s of Hackensack Sharp Printing Plus Bell Family Metro YMCA Of The Oranges Sign*A*Rama Bergen Catholic High School Monaghan Family Somes Uniforms Bergen County Coaches Association New York Football Giants, Inc. St. Joseph Regional High School Bergen County Directors of Athletics Northern Highlands High School SUEZ Association Northern Valley Demarest Superior Building Maintenance Bergen County Umpires Association Club Tenafly High School Bergen County Women Coaches Association NVOT Golden Knights Athletics The Insurance Center of North Bergenfield Board of Education Association Jersey, Inc. Bergenfield High School Athletic Department OritaniBank Charitable Foundation The Trophy King Big Blue Travel Paramount Exterminating Van Cleft Family Blue Dog Graphics Pascack Hills Regional High School Vietri Family Boys & Girls Clubs of Lodi/Hackensack Professional Physical Therapy Dr. Robert Wong Brown’s Janitorial Ramapo Athletic Booster YMCA Board of Directors J. Canabe’s Painting Co. Association Children’s Aid and Family Services, Inc. CJ Lombardo Company Closter Recreation Commission Cresskill H.S. Athletic Booster Assoc. Thomas Curry DeStefano Chiropractic and Associates Don Bosco Preparatory High School Dumont High School Athletic Boosters Dunn Family DVL Consulting Engineers, Inc. Dwight Morrow High School Englewood Hospital & Medical Center Foundation Gleason Electric, LLC Good Health Greater Alliance FCU Hackensack Rotary Club Hallak Cleaners Harwood Lloyd, LLC Heroes & Cool Kids Inserra Supermarkets Inc. Ketcham & Associates

86 Congratulations YMCA of Greater Bergen County for recognizing outstanding talent for fifty-two years! Continue doing great things in the community!

2017 Board Members Dr. Jason Baynes James Brown Paul Kingslow Annette Lee Andrea Solomon Jose Valencia Joy Dorsey-Whiting

87 Lucianna & Lucianna, P.A. Attorneys-At-Law Frank, Diane, Nancy Lucianna, Frank Carbonetti, Paul Darakjian and Daniel Donohue

Congratulations to Tonight’s Honorees in loving memory of Susan Ann Lucianna, Colin Wafer, Victor and Betty Lucianna.

“To be honored by the YMCA is a lifetime achievement. Congratulations to the honorees!” Frank Lucianna, recipient 2003 Walter Goepel Amateur Athlete Award 88