(WEST ISLIP, NY) It is an exciting time at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School as the top student-athletes are selecting their colleges. The SJB community is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the following athletes who signed letters of intent to play for Division 1universities:
- Jake Wiswall, Great River resident – Football — Bryant University
- Faith Daley, Amityville resident – Girls Soccer — Fairfield University
The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a document used by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to indicate a student athlete’s commitment to participating in interscholastic athletics in the United States.
From left to right Front row: Jake Wiswall, Faith Daley. Back Row from left to right: Boys Athletic Director Ralph Dalton ‘82 Football Coach Ralph Carusillo’98, Soccer Coach Janine Pirone and Girls Athletic Director Lorraine Bouklas.
“I am thrilled Faith is going to Fairfield. Her coach is alumnus Jim O’Brien who has started a great SJB connection. Her strong work ethic and desire to win will make her a success, and I wish her all the best. She will be greatly missed on the SJB soccer field. ”, said Lorraine Bouklas, Girls’ Athletic Director.
As Ralph Dalton, Boy’s Athletic Director states, “Jake has been a leader on and off the football Field. He will be a great asset to Bryant and we will miss him and his leadership in our football program. His hard work has paid off. Congratulations to Jake!”.
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnsdhs.org
