Fox Lane athletes recognized at signing day ceremony

Thirteen Fox Lane student-athletes made their post-high school sports career paths official by signing certificates of commitment at a recent ceremony.

In a press statement, district officials said they were “proud to celebrate the dedicated student-athletes” who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level.

“Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have created incredible opportunities, and we are excited to watch what comes next,” said Mike Tomassi, the district’s assistant director of physical education and health.

The students, supported by teammates, coaches and family, shared the moment at a recent signing ceremony at the high school.

The athletes come from a wide range of Fox Lane athletic programs, including basketball, football, lacrosse, swim and dive, men’s volleyball, track and field, and soccer. Here is the complete list of the students, the colleges they will be attending and the sports they will be playing.

• Arthur Shevick – Vassar College – Basketball (D3)

• Riley New – Muhlenberg College – Basketball (D3)

• Joe Cerone – Bates College – Football (D3)

• Cora Moore – Jacksonville University – Lacrosse (D1)

• Michaela Kaltsas – Williams College – Lacrosse (D3)

• Ryan Loveless – College of the Holy Cross – Swim & Dive (D1)

• Joe Racanelli – Emmanuel College – Men’s Volleyball (D3)

• Sophia Coppola – Providence College – Swim & Dive (D1)

• Mary Frey – SUNY New Paltz – Swim & Dive (D3)

• Marc Desforges – Lehigh University – Track & Field (D1)

• Peter Vinanzaca – Lehman College – Soccer (D3)

• Gavin Morales – SUNY Adirondack – Soccer (JUCO)

• Santo Cutri – SUNY Oswego – Track & Field (D3)