1 Welcome to... Location...... 50 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Telephone...... (201) 762-2300 Colors...... Columbia Blue and Grey Nickname...... Thunderbirds Athletic Affiliation...... Big North Patriot Division Director of Athletics...... Roger Pelletier Athletics Secretary...... Monica Lederer Athletic Trainer...... Rich Raiani Field Maintenance...... Rick Kunz Head ...... Craig Nielsen Assistant Coaches...... Paul Saporito, ...... Jason Calhoun, Kyle Cook, Shannon DeMaio Statistician...... Garine Kaushagjian Softball Media Assistant...... Emily York Returning Lettermen...... (12) Alexandra Adamski, ...... Christina Altomara, Alexis Corra, Isabella Devine, ...... Julia Devine, Brenna Forgette, Stephani Kantanas, ...... Madison Kolich, Isabella Orlandoni, Emily Pryor, ...... Hannah Wichard Graduated Lettermen...... (3) Emily August, ...... Morgan Morris, Lexi Varrato 2017 Season Record...... 16 Wins – 9 Losses Press Guide Staff...... William Strauch 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION Kim Barron, Board President Richard A. DeSilva, Jr., First Vice President Leslie Konikow, Second Vice President Prema Moorthy, Trustee Michael Galow, Trustee Peter Wendrychowicz, Trustee Linda Mavretish, Trustee Benjamin Kezmarsky, Trustee Lynda Zaccone, Trustee

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION C. Lauren Schoen, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Dennis Fare, Assistant Superintendent Kyle J. Bleeker, Business Administrator Lisa E. Rizzo, Director of Special Services Christine Zimmermann, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Joan Schettino, Director of Transportation Carlos O. Rosa, Director of Technology Scot Van Demark, Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM John P. Pascale, Principal Linda A. Bohny, Assistant Principal Dominick J. Gliatta, Director of Guidance Robert H. Mac Farran, School Security Officer Roger Pelletier, Director of Athletics Danielle Poleway, Supervisor of Mathematics 6-12 Roger Pelletier, Supervisor of Physical Education 9-12 Maureen Lynch, Supervisor of English Language Arts 6-12 Joseph Cozine, Supervisor of Special Education 6-12 Dennis Jarvis, Supervisor of Science 6-12, Practical Arts 9-12 Nikki Van Ess, Supervisor of Social Studies 6-12, Business 9-12 Miriam Lezanski, Supervisor of World Language 6-12, ESL K-12, Visual and Performing Arts 9-12 Susan DeVito, Supervisor of Technology Integration K-12 3 2018 Lady Thunderbirds Softball Roster

Number Name Grade Position Height B/T 1 Alexandra Adamski Jr. C/IF 4’11’’ R/R 44 Christina Altomara Jr. P/IF 5’3’’ R/R 12 Holly Amell Fr. P/IF 5’8’’ R/R 27 Valery Bognar Jr. P/OF 5’2’’ R/R 6 Abigail Cohen So. IF 5’0” L/R 20 Shannon Colucci Fr. OF 5’1” R/R 36 Juliet Corless So. P/IF 5’7” R/R 13 Alexis Corra Fr. C 5’7’’ R/R 8 Isabella Devine So. OF 5’4’’ R/R 10 Julia Devine Sr. P/IF 5’9’’ R/R 7 Isabelle Durso Sr. 1B 5’8’’ R/R 14 Brenna Forgette Sr. IF 5’2’’ R/R 26 Stephani Kantanas Jr. 1B 5’7’’ R/R 43 Haley Kolich Sr. OF 5’5” L/L 24 Madison Kolich Sr. OF 5’4’’ R/L 17 Brianna Mendez So. IF 5’0” R/R 19 Riya Moorthy Jr. C/IF 5’2’’ R/R 5 Amanda Morgan Sr. P 5’8’’ L/L 30 Anmarie Morra Fr. C/IF 5’4” R/R 31 Emily Morra Fr. OF 5’3” L/L 11 Aidan Morris Jr. OF 5’7’’ R/R 15 Cayla Nista Fr. IF/OF 5’3’’ R/R 21 Bella Orlandoni Sr. IF 5’4’’ R/R 2 Brenna Peterson So. OF 5’5’’ R/R 42 Emily Pryor Sr. OF 5’4’’ R/R 3 Erin Pryor Fr. OF 5’7” R/L 35 Carly Simonelli Fr. OF 5’4’’ R/R 33 Emily Swedelson Fr. IF 5’0” R/R 29 Jahnel Villalba So. IF 5’3” L/L 16 Alexandria Wall So. OF 5’6” R/R 4 Hannah Wichard Jr. OF 5’5’’ L/L 4 2017 offensive leaders

Category First Second Third Hits Corra (35) Kantanas (28) Forgette/Wichard (25) Doubles Corra (11) J. Devine (10) Wichard (8) Runs Kantanas/J. Corra (24) Forgette (18) Devine (20) Average Corra (.443) Wichard (.391) J. Devine (.383) RBI Corra (21) Forgette (17) Kantanas (15) OBP Corra (.459) J. Devine (.456) Wichard (.451) Homeruns Corra (4) Kantanas (3) J. Devine/Forgette (2) Slugging % Corra (.759) J. Devine (.580) Wichard (.563)

2017 Pitching stats

Category E. August Innings 168 ERA 1.79 Wins 16 243

2017 All-County Recognition 1st Team Lexi Corra At Large Junior 2nd Team Emily August Senior Honorable Stephani Kantanas 1st Base Junior Mention

5 The Administration Dr. C. Lauren Schoen Superintendent Of Schools Dr. Lauren Schoen attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Academy, Dr. Schoen went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Education from William Paterson University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Political Science. After graduation, Dr. Schoen taught at the Wandell School in Saddle River, NJ. During that time, she earned her Master’s Degree in Administration and Su- pervision at Saint Peters College in Jersey City. Shortly after receiving her Master’s Degree, Schoen accepted a position as Vice Principal at Jefferson Township Middle School in Oak Ridge, NJ. She was hired as Principal of Lincoln School in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ and went on to serve as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum. In 2002, Dr. Schoen was appointed Superintendent in Rochelle Park, NJ. In January 2006, Schoen earned her Doctoral Degree from Seton Hall University in the field of K-12 Administration and Supervi- sion. From 2009 - 2013, Dr. Schoen held the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District. It is with a great deal of pride that Dr. Schoen assumed the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Mahwah School District on July 1, 2013.

John P. Pascale Mahwah High School Principal Principal John P. Pascale is currently in his 28th year at Mahwah High School. After teaching three years at Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, Mr. Pascale joined the high school community in 1990 as a Teacher of Science where he taught Physical Science, Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry, and Physics until June 1999. That September, he assumed the role of Assistant Principal and Supervisor of Physical, Health and Driver Education for three years. In September 2002, Mr. Pascale was appointed Princi- pal of Mahwah High School by the Mahwah Board of Educa- tion. Mr. Pascale earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ in Secondary Science Education, and a Master of Arts degree in Educa- tional Administration and Supervision from Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ. A past NJ Teacher of the Year and President of the Mahwah Administrators Association, Principal Pascale utilizes his leadership and technology skills to make a positive difference in the academic, athletic, and co-curricular activity experiences offered to all students. A passionate cook, this proud Eagle Scout resides in Wayne with his wife, Andrea and their two daughters, Valerie and Annie. Roger Pelletier Director of Athletics Currently in his 22nd year at Mahwah High School. Mr. Pel- letier served as the Athletic Trainer as well as Physical Edu- cation and Health instructor for 11 years before being ap- pointed to his current position. In July of 2007 he became the Director of Athletics as well as the Supervisor of the Health, Physical & Driver Education Department. Mr. Pel- letier earned his bachelor’s degree at The University of Rhode Island, majoring in Physical Education and Athletic Training. His Master’s Degree is in Sports Medicine from California University of Pennsylva- nia. An avid golfer, Mr. Pelletier lives with his wife Jennifer and their children, Ryan and Alexandra.

The Staff

Craig Nielsen Head Coach Craig Nielsen enters his seventh season as Head Soft- ball Coach at Mahwah. The Bergenfield NJ High School Hall of Famer had previous head coaching stops at Fair Lawn, Tenafly and Pascack Valley high schools. It was at the latter that he turned the Indians into a county and state power for a decade. In that span, Valley played in the Sectional State Finals on 5 occa- sions while winning 3 championships. They reached the State Finals in Toms River twice. In 2013, the former Physical Education instructor at PV led Mahwah to its first softball Sectional State title in fifteen years. For his efforts, Coach Nielsen was named Bergen County Woman’s Coaches Association as well as All-Suburban Softball Coach of the Year. He previously was selected as Ber- gen County Coach of the Year in 2009 and All-Suburban COY in 2002 and 2009. Coach Nielsen has amassed 436 career softball victories. A heralded football coach as well, the former Rutgers running back, had 176 career grid- iron wins and led Pascack Valley to the North I Group 4 State Championship as well as being named North Jersey Coach of the Year in 2013 as well as be- ing chosen as the State Football Coach of the Year by the NJFCA. Recently retired, he is presently an assistant football coach at Pascack Valley High School. Coach Nielsen and his wife Donna reside in Mahwah with their children Alex and Anna Marie. 7 Paul Saporito Assistant Coach In his 31st year as a Social Studies teacher at Mah- wah High School, Coach Saporito previously spent nine years at Paramus Catholic. An alumnus of St. Thomas Aquinas College where he played , Coach Saporito will serve as varsity Assistant. His prior head coaching experience includes: Boys Soccer at Paramus Catholic (1978-1981), Boys Basketball at Wood Ridge (1981-82) and PC (1983-87) and Girls Basketball at Mahwah (1988-1994). The Jersey City na- tive’s Mahwah teams captured 3 league and 2 Sectional titles as well as the 1993 NJ State Group 2 championship. He was selected as the 1992 Bergen County Woman’s Coaches Association Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Coach Saporito has two children, Paul Joe and Kristi. He resides in New Milford with wife Kathy.

Jason Calhoun Assistant Coach Coach Calhoun enters his 10th season as a softball coach in Mahwah. He will coordinate and coach the Junior Varsity squad. He has been a Physical Education teach- er at George Washington, Joyce Kilmer and Lenape Meadows schools for the past ten years. Mr. Cal- houn coached Boys Soccer at Saddle Brook High School (2007-2010) including a 2 year stint as Head Coach and also was the Assistant Varsity Boys Soccer coach at Ridgewood High School for three seasons (2013-2015). He is currently the Freshmen boys soccer coach for Mahwah. A soccer and baseball standout while a student at , coach pitched for Joe Cervino on the league and state champion base- ball team in his senior year of 2003. A 2007 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Coach Calhoun and his wife Maria live in Paramus with their three year old son Cole Robert, one year old son Chase Hunter and their dog Tiki.

8 Shannon demaio assistant coach Coach DeMaio enters her 6th year with the Mahwah Softball program. She is a 2013 graduate of Kean Uni- versity with a Health and Physical Education K-12 teaching certificate. She is in her 2nd year as a PreK- 2nd grade Phys Ed teacher in Edgewater. The standout played Varsity Soccer for three seasons and Varsity Softball for four, earning First Team All-League and 3rd Team All-County honors in both. Coach went on to play softball at Kean University for a year and a half, during which time the Cougars captured the programs first NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) championship title. She then chose to embark on her coaching career by volunteering for the Thunderbirds. Be- sides her Mahwah duties, Coach was a volunteer Assistant Varsity Soccer coach at Glen Rock High School, and a volunteer Assistant Varsity Basket- ball coach at Pascack Valley High School. She is currently in her 3rd year coaching Girl’s Freshman Soccer at Indian Hills High School. In Coach’s spare time she loves to travel, go to trivia night with friends and family, and attend any sporting events locally or professionally that are around.

kyle cook Volunteer assistant Kyle Cook starts his 3rd season with Mahwah softball. Coach Cook began coaching softball in 2006 for the Ramsey Recreation program and was also the coach for the fall, spring & summer Ramsey Travel Programs. His 12U team won the coveted Midland Park Summer Travel Season in 2009. In fall of 2009, he start- ed coaching club ball with the NJ Pride and then again with the Ramapo Rage from 2011-2013. While with the Rage, he was VP of the organiza- tion & coached both 16U & 18U teams at college showcases and national tournaments. In 2013, the 18U team won the National WFP Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From 2013-2014 Coach Cook enjoyed watching his daughter play for the NJ Intensity in 13 states and would fill in as coach whenever needed. Mr. Cook graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Classi- cal Voice. He also attended Manhattan College of Music. He is currently employed as the Northeast Sales Director for Winery Exchange. Kyle re- sides in Ramsey with his wife, Terri & his daughter Holly.

9 Rich Raiani Athletic Trainer This is Mr. Raiani’s third year as Mahwah High School’s Athletic Trainer. Mr. Raiani earned his bachelor’s de- gree in Exercise Science from the University of Scran- ton, where he was a four year baseball athlete. He went on to earn his master’s degree in Athletic Training from Seton Hall University. During the 2012- 2013 season, Mr. Raiani served as a seasonal intern for the New York Jets. He then contin- ued with the organization during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons as an Athletic Trainer and Fascial Stretch Therapist. Mr. Raiani is a sports enthusiast, still playing baseball, softball, golf and ice hockey. He cur- rently lives in North Haledon with his wife, Amy, and his newborn son, Leo.

Garine Koushagjian statistician Garine will coordinate softball statistics while having the responsibility of being the official scorer for the Thunderbirds. The talented senior is a valued mem- ber of the volleyball team, a contributor to the school newspaper, the Tom-Tom, a member of the yearbook staff, and an executive member of SGA. An avid photographer, “G Money” hopes to one day at- tend medical school.

ahwah 10 @M SB The players Alexis Corra #13 Senior 5’7”

“AC”…Selected First Team All-League and First Team All-County…Slugged 89 varsity hits…Batted .443 last year with 11 doubles and 4 HR…Knocked in 21 runs and scored 24…DECA Club member…Favorite Ath- lete is A-Rod… football fan… Fan of Rascal Flatts…Born in Westwood, NJ… Daughter of Karen and Joe Corra.

isabella Devine #8 outfield Senior 5’4” “Bella”…Swings a good bat…Had four 2B…Provides quick- ness in the outfield…All-League Honorable Mention… Honor Roll student…Member of the National Honor Society…Minds in Motion Award Recipient…Enjoys travelling and hanging out with friends…Yankees fan…Favorite movie is The Blind Side…Lists Kha- lid, Post Malone, and SZA as her favorite enter- tainers…Cousin of teammate, Julia Devine… Born in Hackensack, NJ…Daughter of Kathy and Mike Devine…Has two siblings: Adrianna and Gabriella.

Julia Devine #10 Pitcher/Infield Senior 5’9” “JD”…Excellent hitter…Accumulated 31 hits including two HR and ten 2B…Drove in 14 runs and scored 20…First Team All-League Honors…Honor student…Member of Na- tional Honor Society…Played basketball Freshman year and kept stats the next two years…Favorite athlete is Jor- dan Devine…NY Yankees fan…Favorite movies include Nerve and Just Go With It…Cousin of teammate, Isabella Devine…Born in Hackensack, NJ…Daughter of Rachel and John Devine…Has two siblings: Kayla (MHS ’17) and Jordan (MHS ’20). 11 Brenna Forgette #14 Infield Senior 5’2” “B”…Second Team All-League…Steady bat with pop… Picked up two HR and six 2B…Knocked in 17 runs while scoring 18…Solid fielder… Member of the Varsity basketball team…Honor Roll Student…Minds in Mo- tion Recipient…Thunderbird Scholastic Award Recipi- ent…Member of Habitat for Humanity…Favorite movie is Hardball…Yankees fan…Favorite en- tertainer is Thomas Rhett…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Kathleen Hallissey and Brian Forgette…Has two sisters: Ariel and Brooke (MHS ’22).

Stephani Kantanas #26 First base Senior 5’7” “Steph”…All-League Honors and third team All-Coun- ty…Above average power at the plate…Tallied 28 hits including three HR…Batted in 15 runs and scored 20…Led the team with 12 walks…Slick fielder…Hon- or student…Member of DECA…Member of the JV Basketball team Freshman year…Mets, Jets, Devils enthusiast…Born in Ridgewood, NJ… Daughter of Nicole and Bill Kantanas…Has one brother, Liam (MHS ’13).

Madison Kolich #24 Outfield Senior 5’4” “Maddie”…Patrols the outfield well…Gets good jump on the ball…Strong accurate arm…Good power at the plate …Enjoys photography…Favorite athlete is …Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett fan- cier…Favorite Movie is Dirty Dancing…Principal’s Award Recipient…Younger sister, Haley, is a member of the MHS softball program…Born in Teaneck, NJ…Daughter of Dianne and Gene Kolich…Has two siblings, Connor and Haley (MHS ’21). 12 Amanda Morgan #5 Pitcher Senior 5’8” “Mandy”…Excellent command of the strike zone… Possesses above average off-speed pitches…Can swing the bat as well… Honor student…Thunder- bird Scholastic Award Recipient…Member of Inter- act Club…Favorite Movie is The Parent Trap…NY Mets & Jacob DeGrom fan…Fan of Demi Lo- vato…Dallas Cowboys devotee…Born in Ridge- wood, NJ…Daughter of Debbie and Joe Mor- gan…Has one brother, Kyle (MHS ’12).

Bella Orlandoni #21 Infield Senior 5’4” “Bo”…Moved to third base from behind the plate… Picked up her first varsity HR against Dumont… Honor student…Minds in Motion award winner… Member of MHS HOPE Club and Girls Learn In- ternational Club…NY Yankees Fan…Favorite athlete is Alex Morgan….Favorite entertainer is Harry Styles…Favorite movie is Interstel- lar…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Christine and Paul Orlandoni…Has one sis- ter, Taylor (MHS ’14).

Emily pryor #42 Outfield Senior 5’4” “Scrappy”…All-League Honorable Mention…Joined the infield last year, will go back to patrolling the outfield this season…Honor student…Minds in Mo- tion and Thunderbird Scholastic Award recipient… Member of Varsity Basketball Team…Orioles and Pittsburgh Steelers fan…Favorite movie is The Breakfast Club Favorite entertainers include Post Malone and Khalid…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Kathie and Jerry Pryor… Has two sisters, Erin (MHS ’21) and Shannon (MHS ’22). 13 Alexandra Adamski #1 Catcher/Infield Junior 4’11” “Double A”…Tough competitor…Accurate throwing arm… Had a solid season for the JV…Batted .435 with an on base average of .634…led JV with 32 runs scored…Saw some Varsity action…Honor Roll student…Member of the MHS Marching Band, band and choir…Plays the trumpet…Member of the Bowling team… and NY Yankees fan...Favorite entertainer is Lady Gaga...Favorite Movie is The Wizard of Oz… Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Kim and Jason Adamski.

Christina Altomara #44 Pitcher/Infield Junior 5’3” “Chrisi”…Very versatile…Slick defender with accurate strong arm…Good control in the circle…Honor roll student... Minds in Motion recipient…Thunderbird Scholar Award Recipient…Geometry Award Recipient…Member of both the Math and Science Honor Societies…Member of REB- EL, Girls Learn International, Habitat for Humanity, Photography Club, and Science Club…Yankees and football Giants disciple…Favorite athlete is …Favorite movie is This Means War…Favorite Entertainer is Ed Sheeran…Born in Ridgewood, NJ… Daughter of Barbara and John Altomara…Has one sis- ter, Deanna (MHS ’16).

Valery Bognar #27 pitcher/outfield Junior 5’2” “Val”…Good glove in the outfield…Had a solid JV sea- son…Batting average of .473 with 24 RBIs and 23 runs scored…Honor student…Member of Rebel Club…Fa- vorite Movie is the Sandlot…Favorite Entertainer is Maroon 5…Fan of Aaron Judge and the Yan- kees…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Gi- annina and William Bognar…Has a sister, Van- essa (MHS ’17).

14 Isabelle Durso #7 first base Junior 5’8” “Izzy”… Swings a solid bat…Batted .408 with an on base aver- age of .547 and a .531 slugging percentage…Honor roll stu- dent…Thunderbird Scholastic Award Recipient, Journalism Award Recipient, and Minds in Motion Award Recipient… Member of the French Honor Society…Serves as a peer leader for Freshman Advisory…Member of MHS clubs REBEL and Girls Learn International and school news- paper, the Tom Tom…NY Yankees, Aaron Judge admir- er…Lists Clueless as her favorite movie…Born in New Brunswick, NJ…Daughter of Patty and Tom Durso… Has one sister, Maddie (MHS ‘15).

Riya Moorthy #41 catcher/infield Junior 5’2” Excellent performance on JV…Posted solid numbers including .442 batting average, .520 on base average, and .465 slugging percentage…Possesses an efficient swing…Good arm…Very good speed…Honor student…Member of MHS Interact Club, Environmental Club, Thunderbird Scholastic Award recipient…Member of Girls Learn International, Pho- tography Club, and the school newspaper, the TomTom … Favorite entertainer is Ed Sheeran…Favorite movie is Ferris Bueler’s Day Off…Yankees and Aaron Judge fan…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Prema and Jai Moorthy…Has one brother, Vinay (MHS ’17).

Aidan Morris #11 outfield Junior 5’7” Excellent contributor to the JV…Honor Roll student…Mem- ber of REBEL…Varsity Cheerleader…Powerful player … Quick bat…Solid glove…Favorite Athlete is Aaron Judge… Yankees, Giants partisan…Fan of Rascal Flatts…Favorite movie is Footloose…Softball is in the family…Sisters Morgan and Kirsten are past members of the pro- gram…Born in Westwood, NJ…Daughter of Ann Marie and Gregory Morris…Has three sisters: Kara (MHS ’01), Kirsten (MHS ’12) and Morgan (MHS ’17). 15 Hannah Wichard #4 outfield Junior 5’5” Has all the tools…Above average arm…Solid speed… Great bat from the left side of the plate... 2nd Team All-League Honors…Honor Roll student…Minds in Motion Recipient…Member of Habitat for Human- ity and Girls Learn International…Lists favorite entertainer as Shawn Mendes…Derek Jeter and NY Yankees fan…Favorite movie is A League of Their Own…Born in Hackensack, NJ…Daughter of Nancy Kaplan and Scott Wichard…Has a twin brother, Ben (MHS ’19).

abigail cohen #6 Infield Sophomore 5’0”

“Abby”…Earned a .432 batting average…Solid knowl- edge of the game…Competitive skier…Member of the marching band and chorus…Favorite Athlete is Mi- kaela Shiffrin…Yankees fan…Favorite entertainer is Ed Sheeran…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daugh- ter of Michael Cohen and Gayle Graizzaro...Has one sister, Rachel.

juliet corless #36 pitcher/infield Sophomore 5’7”

Great potential in the circle…In 37.3 innings of work for the JV, dealt 65 K’s and only let up 28 hits…Had 4 wins and no losses…Had a .368 batting average…Member of the Marching Band…Plays French horn…Member of Mock Trial and the Robotics Club…Honor stu- dent…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Re- becca Clement and Pat Corless…Has two sisters: Emma (MHS ’15) and Olivia (MHS ’17).

16 brianna mendez #17 infield Sophomore 5’0” “Bri”…Has shown great potential…Great defender…Ea- ger to learn…Batting average of .382…Plays soccer… Member of Habitat for Humanity and Girls Learn Inter- national…Favorite movie is Major League…Favorite Athlete is Alex Morgan…Favorite sports team is the US National Women’s Soccer Team…Born in Paterson, NJ…Daughter of Melina and Juan Mendez…Has one sister: Isabelle (MHS ’17).

Brenna Peterson #2 outfield Sophomore 5’5” Impressive glove and arm…Has impressive speed…led JV with 13 stolen bases in as many attempts…Bat- ting average of .469…Plays volleyball…Enjoys art and drawing…Honor roll student…Member of Inter- act and the Art Club…Favorite athlete is Shawn Johnson…Favorite movie is She’s the Man…Fa- vorite entertainer is Blake Shelton…NY Giants fan…Born in Davis, CA…Daughter of Edward and Kathleen Peterson…Has one sister: Colleen

jahnel villalba #29 infield Sophomore 5’3” “Nelly”…Quick bat…0.476 batting average…Solid glove… Honor Roll student…Member of the volleyball team… Favorite Movie is Another Cinderella Story…Favor- ite Entertainer is Kevin Hart…Favorite Athlete is Tony Romo…Cowboys fan…Born in Suffern, NY… Daughter of Daisy Santana and Johnny Villalba… Has one brother: Justin.

17 Alexandria Wall #16 outfield Sophomore 5’6” “Lexi”…Impressive glove and arm….Shows extra base potential with the bat…Batting average of .391 with 72B…Thunderbird Scholastic Award recipi- ent…Member of the Volleyball team and the Inter- act Club…Favorite movie is Marley & Me…Favorite entertainer is Thomas Rhett…Favorite Athlete is Jordan Larson...Giants and Yankees Fan…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Lauren and Bob Wall…Has one brother: Bobby.

Holly Amell #12 Pitcher/Infield freshman 5’8”

Honor Roll student…Plays the flute…Member of MHS Symphonic Band, Robotics Club, and Habitat for Hu- manity…Member of the MHS Bowling Team…Fan of country music…Identifies all the Harry Potter mov- ies as favorites…Favorite athlete is Aaron Judge... Yankees fan…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Diane and Jim Amell.

Shannon Colucci #20 Outfield freshman 5’1”

Honor Roll student…Member of the MHS Basketball team…Fan of Ed Sheeran…Identifies Pitch Perfect as her favorite movie…Favorite athlete is Aaron Judge...Yan- kees & Celtics Fan...Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Margaret and Jeff Colucci…has one brother: Jeff (MHS ’17).

18 Haley kolich #43 outfield freshman 5’5” “HayHay”…Fan of country music…Identifies If I Stay as a favorite movie…Favorite athlete is Gary Sanchez...Yan- kees fan…Favorite entertainer is Ed Sheeran…Older sister Madison is a member of the MHS softball pro- gram…Born in Teaneck, NJ…Daughter of Dianne and Gene Kohlich...has 2 siblings: Connor and Mad- ison (MHS ’18).

Annmarie Morra #30 Catcher freshman 5’4” “A.M.”…Honor Roll student…Member of the MHS Win- ter Track & Field Team…Fan of Eminem…Identifies Back to the Future as her favorite movie…Favorite athlete is ... Yankees fan…twin sister Emily is a member of the MHS softball program… Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Suzanne and George...Has one sibling: Emily (MHS ’21).

Emily Morra #31 Outfield freshman 5’3” “Em”…Honor Roll student…Member of the MHS Winter Track & Field Team…Member of Girls Learn International and Habitat for Humanity…Favorite entertainer is Billy Joel…Identifies Tangled as her favorite movie…Favorite athlete is Brett Gardner...Yankees fan…Twin sister Em- ily is a member of the MHS softball program…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Suzanne and George Morra…Has one sibling: Annmarie (MHS ’21).

Cayla Nista #15 Infield freshman 5’3”

“Cay”… Member of Hope Club, Rebel…Favorite enter- tainer is Post Malone…Favorite movie is White Chicks… Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter...Giants, Rangers, and Yankees fan…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Tony and Melissa Nista…Has one sibling: Jordan.

19 Erin Pryor #3 Outfield freshman 5’7” “E.P.”…Honor Roll student…Member of the MHS fresh- man basketball team and freshman soccer team… Member of Hope Club…Favorite entertainer is Thomas Rhett…Favorite movie is Yours, Mine, and Ours… Favorite athlete is Justin Jackson...Favorite teams include the Orioles, Steelers and the UNC Tarheels basketball team…Sister Emily is a member of the MHS softball program…Born in Ridgewood, NJ… Daughter of Kathie and Jerry Pryor…Has two sib- lings: Emily (MHS ’18) and Shannon (MHS ’22).

Carly Simonelli #35 Outfield freshman 5’4”

Member of the MHS freshman soccer team…Member of the Drama Club…Identifies The Hunger Games as her favorite movie…Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter...Yan- kees, Devils, and Giants Fan…Born in Ridgewood, NJ…Daughter of Tony and Tammy Simonelli… Has one sibling: Ashlee.

Emily Swedelson #33 Infield freshman 5’0” “Swede”…Member of the MHS Freshman Basketball Team…Member of Girls Learn International and Habi- tat for Humanity…Favorite entertainer is Kendrick Lamar…Identifies The Game Plan as her favorite movie…Favorite athlete is Kristaps Porzingis... Mets, Knicks, Colts, and Islanders Fan…Born in Suffern, NY…Daughter of Alissa and Jeff Swedel- son…Has one sibling: Britney (MHS ’18).

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34 2018 Varsity Softball Schedule Mahwah High School

April Wednesday 4 Westwood* 4:15 Home Thursday 5 Fair Lawn 4:15 Away Friday 6 Ramsey* 4:15 Away Monday 9 River Dell* 4:15 Home Wednesday 11 Pascack Hills* 4:15 Away Saturday 14 Lakeland 10:00 Home Tuesday 17 Pascack Valley 4:15 Away Wednesday 18 Demarest 4:15 Home Thursday 19 Indian Hills 4:15 Away Friday 20 Dumont 4:15 Away Sunday 22 Hofsaes Tournament 9:00 Away vs. Pequannock @ Saddle Brook Tuesday 24 Bergen Tech 4:15 Home Thursday 26 Westwood* 4:15 Away Friday 27 Livingston 4:15 Away Saturday 28 Saddle Brook 3:00 Away (Park Ridge Tournament) Monday 30 Ramsey* 4:15 Home

May Tuesday 1 Paramus 4:15 Home Wednesday 2 River Dell* 4:15 Away Thursday 3 Ridgewood 4:15 Home Friday 4 Pascack Hills* 4:15 Home Tuesday 8 Westfield 4:15 Home Friday 11 IHA 4:15 Away Saturday 12 Northern Highlands 4:15 Away Monday 14 Dumont 4:15 Home Tuesday 16 Old Tappan 4:15 Home

*Big North Patriot Division Game Home games played at Mahwah High School Log onto www.bignorthconference.org for schedule updates and notification of changes 35 363636