17³Ô¹Ï

Immediate:  November 8, 2022

17³Ô¹Ï 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, 17³Ô¹Ï celebrated Homecoming & Alumni Day at Mitchel Field. The 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï alumnus Patrick Ryder threw the ceremonial first football toss (see image below).
• Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who also studied at 17³Ô¹Ï, sang the National Anthem surrounded by the 17³Ô¹Ï Lions Cheerleaders (see image below).
• Super Bowl champion and 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï Interim President and alumna (Class of 1986) Dr. Maria Conzatti (see image below). 

 Prior to kick-off, 56 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï’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, 17³Ô¹Ï), Leo the Lion (17³Ô¹Ï Mascot), Bruce Blakeman (Nassau County Executive).

 

Legislator Laura Schaefer sings the National Anthem surrounded by the 17³Ô¹Ï Lions Cheerleaders.

 

17³Ô¹Ï Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Gary Brown shares his Super Bowl ring with 17³Ô¹Ï Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti.

 

The 17³Ô¹Ï National Lacrosse Champions are honored at halftime. Pictured is the 17³Ô¹Ï Lacrosse Team along with their coaches, 17³Ô¹Ï Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti and the 17³Ô¹Ï Cheerleaders.

Media Contact:  Lindsey Angioletti | lindsey.angioletti@ncc.edu

C:  (516) 320-0695

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