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Sixteen senior student-athletes from Bethpage High School will play their sport of choice at the collegiate level next year.

Sixteen Bethpage student-athletes from the Class of 2023 celebrated their recent college commitments on March 8. Proud administrators, coaches and family members gathered in Bethpage High School’s little theater to honor the student-athletes as they embark on this exciting next chapter.

John Franchi, director of athletics, physical education, and health and David Schneider, superintendent of schools, congratulated the seniors on stage.

“This is a big milestone,” said Mr. Franchi. “Not everybody gets to play athletics at the next level…it’s a huge accomplishment.”

The Bethpage Union Free School District congratulates the following seniors on their college commitments:

• Mackenzie Bracken – Lafayette College, Lacrosse

• Kyle Brindisi – Lock Haven University, Baseball

• Delaney Cusack – Catholic University, Basketball

• Anthony Faggiano – Saint Joseph’s University (Brooklyn), Baseball

• Dominick Galeotofiore – Saint Joseph’s University (LI), Baseball

• Victoria Hapsis – John Jay College, Swimming

• Emily Herbert – Temple University, Lacrosse

• Mary Kate Nawrocki – Pace University, Lacrosse

• Christina Palmeri – Catholic University, Softball

• Victoria Pfeffer – Mercy College, Basketball

• Kailyn Salony – SUNY Binghamton, Lacrosse

• Sean Seely – Hood College, Volleyball

• Juliana Talenti – Mercy College, Lacrosse

• John Tangel – Lake Forest College, Lacrosse

• Madison Traversa – Mercy College, Lacrosse

• Brianna Wendling – Loyola University, Lacrosse