2008 Athletic Awards
Monsignor Mulroy Award
Monsignor John J. Mulroy was the first director of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School and a champion of all its teams. In recognition of his support, the Athletics Department inaugurated the Monsignor Mulroy Award, presented yearly to a boy and girl in the freshmen class.
Students selected for this award are outstanding members of their class who demonstrate strong athletic ability, scholarship and school spirit. The 2008 Monsignor Mulroy Award was presented to freshmen Dan Girolamo and Kathleen Mittlestadt.
Danny Dwyer Award
On the first day of his sophomore year at Kennedy Catholic, Danny Dwyer underwent an operation to remove a brain tumor. He subsequently fell into a coma and died on Dec. 5, 1971. Remembered for his incredible enthusiasm and school spirit, Danny participated in football and wrestling, bringing vitality to each.
The Danny Dwyer Award is presented each year to the sophomore boy and girl who demonstrate the qualities that were so evident in Danny. Although he was with us but a short time, his spirit will never be forgotten, as the 2008 Danny Dwyer Award was presented to Steven Conte, Lindsey Ferris and Dylan Schuck.
Steven Murphy Award
This award is given to juniors who participated in two sports and demonstrate the following characteristics: dedication to their team, strong work ethic, intensity, reliability and leadership. Steve Murphy was everything a Kennedy Catholic athlete should be, and this year his award is presented to juniors Matthew Dwyer, Christina Marino and Theresa Tolan.
Allen Anthony Anderson
Allen Anthony Anderson graduated from John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in June of 1971. He was a spirited and athletic young man, participating in three varsity sports—basketball, football and track. Sadly, five years after graduating, Allen died in an automobile accident.
The Allen Anthony Anderson Award was established in memory of Allen and his many contributions to the Kennedy Catholic Community. This award is presented yearly to the most outstanding three-sport athlete in the senior class, and this year the recipients are Laura Choma and Craig Trabulsy.
Vincent Ingegneri Award
Vincent Ingegneri was a member of the Class of 1965 at St. Mary’s High School in Katonah. At the annual Sports Awards Dinner, Vincent was presented with an award for being the most outstanding member of the senior class because of his endless school spirit.
Three days after receiving the award and two weeks before graduation, Vincent drowned in the Titicus Reservoir. Since that unfortunate accident, the award has been renamed after Vincent and its criteria changed. It is now presented to the most outstanding boy and girl scholar-athletes of the senior class, chosen on the basis of their scholarship, athletic ability and leadership. The 2008 recipients are Nicholas Lopilato and Emily Novak.
Athletes Recognized
The following students have been named All-Section, All-League or received Honorable Mention for their athletic performance in 2007-2008: Mary Anderson, Lindsay Burke, Matt Burke, Carlos Cartaya, Laura Choma, Samantha Conner, Anthony Corona, Mike DeLavergne, Alyssa Di Grandi, Devon DiSiena, Brendan Dowd, Steven Feeney, Luis Gonzalez, Abigail Henry, Jonathan Humphrey, Jessica Kendzor, Kerri Knippenberg, Laura Krasniqi, Mike LaGreca, Richard Lennox, Nicholas Lopilato, Breeda Mannion, Christina Marino, Shannon McCormick, Michael Mercurio, Nicholas Modico, Leeann Nicolo, Edmund O’Connell, Anthony Pais, Alexandra Panzarino, Richard Podlovits, Lauren Race, Ellen Ring, Joseph Rock, Joseph Santangelo, Andrei Schipor, Dylan Schuck, Stacey Schwenk, Briana Sergio, Erik Shum, Joseph Smith, Sean Sullivan, Richard Suñé, Ryan Tatnell, Theresa Tolan, Craig Trabulsy, Lauren Tracy, Sarah Viebrock and Brandon Wynne.
League Champions
-
Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, Westchester County Class B Champions
-
Varsity Girls Tennis
-
Varsity Boys Basketball
-
Varsity Girls Softball
-
Varsity Boys Baseball
Milestones
-
Junior Devon DiSiena records her 200th strikeout.
-
Junior catcher Anthony Corona named MVP for Section 1 III-A.
-
Senior Jonathan Humphrey named Comeback Player of the Year.