Immediate: November 8, 2022
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lions Defeat Hudson Valley Vikings
at Homecoming & Alumni Day
Special Guests in Attendance: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Legislator Laura Schaefer and Former Green Bay Packer and College Alumnus Gary Brown
Garden City, NY – On Saturday, November 5, Â鶹ÊÓƵ celebrated Homecoming & Alumni Day at Mitchel Field. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lions defeated the Hudson Valley Community College Vikings in a shutout game 48-0. Hundreds of alumni, faculty, administration, staff and supporters were in attendance to help make Homecoming a truly splendid event.
The following guests contributed to the Orange and Navy spirit of the day:
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus Patrick Ryder threw the ceremonial first football toss (see image below).
- Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who also studied at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, sang the National Anthem surrounded by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lions Cheerleaders (see image below).
- Super Bowl champion and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus (Class of 1991) Gary Brown – who played for the Green Bay Packers – cheered on his alma mater and shared his Super Bowl ring with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Interim President and alumna (Class of 1986) Dr. Maria Conzatti (see image below).
Prior to kick-off, 56 Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and staff – who were hand-selected by student-athletes for recognition at the game – were honored for their dedication, support and mentoring. The day was capped by several performances by the College’s cheerleading team and half-time recognition of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s national championship men’s lacrosse teams from 2021 and 2022.
High-Res photos are available upon request.
Pictured from left to right: Patrick Ryder, (Nassau County Police Commissioner), Dr. Maria Conzatti (Interim-President, Â鶹ÊÓƵ), Leo the Lion (Â鶹ÊÓƵ Mascot), Bruce Blakeman (Nassau County Executive).
Legislator Laura Schaefer sings the National Anthem surrounded by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lions Cheerleaders.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Gary Brown shares his Super Bowl ring with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti.
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ National Lacrosse Champions are honored at halftime. Pictured is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lacrosse Team along with their coaches, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cheerleaders.
Media Contact: Lindsey Angioletti | lindsey.angioletti@ncc.edu
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